An Addition in the Mitchell Family

Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell welcomed a baby girl to their family in early January of 1895. The community rejoiced at this news.  The neighborhood is always happy to welcome more children!

A Bishop Family Visit

The John Bishop Family from Marysville spent New Years Day with the Emanuel Bishop Family near Chuckery. This was a news item from the January 5, 1898 edition of the Marysville Tribune.

Service News: Walter M. Burns, Jr.

On September 11, 1945, the Walter M. Burns family of Chuckery received word that their son, Walter, Jr. had completed basic training.  The family was told that their son had left the United States for the war front.

The Ohio State Fair

Photo Courtesy of TOURING OHIO

In 1885, the Ohio State Fair was held at the beginning of September.  Many people in the Chuckery neighborhood went to the state fair.  The timing of the fair was just before the fall harvest and the start of school.

The Dellinger Boys Leave for Michigan

In early September of 1939, Luther and Lincoln Dellinger left for Michigan for a brief hunting trip.  They were back home within a week so that they could help with harvesting crops in the Chuckery neighborhood.

Surprise Anniversary Celebration

Early September of 1939 marked the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Baldridge.  Most of the families in the Chuckery community attended the party.  Dinner was potluck style, with the women of the community treating everyone to a feast!

Typhoid Fever in Chuckery

September of 1890 found typhoid fever in Chuckery.  Especially hard hit was the Raider family.  Mr. Raider succumbed to the fever.  Mrs. Raider had recovered enough that she was able to attend her husband's funeral.  The Mitchell family also suffered from typhoid fever.