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What does a corn cob have to do with a perfectly shaped circular hole with a lid. Stop by the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park Street, Tuesday thru Friday and learn why you won’t find it in a master bedroom today.
GC Little League
On July 28, 1949, the Grove City Little League All-Star team played the Plain City All-Star team. The two teams were the first to play at Wade’s Park new official size Little League diamond. Admission was free at the park, located north of Columbus Street and west of Richard Avenue. Games were played there until the Little League was relocated to Windsor Park.
The Xenia Tornado
After the F-5 tornado destroyed most of Xenia in April 1974, South Western City Schools loaned three school buses to Xenia City Schools. All Xenia school buses were either destroyed or inoperative following the storm.
Early Tunes
Any idea what this is? It was once a “most wanted” item in homes but unfortunately many couldn’t afford it. Stop by the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park Street, Tuesday thru Friday and ask for a demonstration.
John Kell
When the Darbydale community was an incorporated village, Charles Helwagen was elected as the first mayor. The mayor best remembered was John Kell, pictured, who sentenced people appearing in his mayor’s court to attend church or counseling instead of paying a fine or spending time in jail.