Baltimore news: Rural community felt left out of Twin Cities merger talks
Baltimore TWIG 6 is sponsoring a purse sale at Fairfield Medical Center from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26. The sale will be held in Assembly Room 2 and the public is welcome. This semi-annual purse sale is a major fundraiser for TWIG 6 and the proceeds are used to purchase needed equipment and supplies for Fairfield Medical Center. The vendor is “In The Bag” which is known for their high quality, name brand purses, computer bags, luggage, wallets and many miscellaneous items.
Baltimore TWIG held the first meeting for the 2018-19 year with President Margo Bader presiding with 14 members present. The officers for the new year are: Susie Mason - V. President.; Ruth Ann Bibler - Treasurer; Ruth Ann Weidner - Secretary; Anne Brown-InterTwig; Phyllis Johnson-Corresponding Sec.; Bobbi Williams-Historian.
Amie Cohen, Twig Liasion, from Fairfield Medical was present to introduce herself and get some information about the local Twig. Reports given: Purse Sale (10-25-18), InterTwig, and Bob Evans fund raiser. The Twig Recognition Night sponsored by FMC will be in April at the Crossroads in Lancaster.
Mary Brandt asked to be added to the Honorary List.
The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Thurston United Methodist Church.
Trick or Treat
New Zion United Methodist Church will be hosting trick or treat, including food, treats, and crafts, from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. Kids can come in costume eat supper at the shelter house, then trick or treat. New Zion UMC Shelter House, 10991 Snyder Church Road, Baltimore. For more information: www.newzionumc.com
Fall Harvest Celebration
All are welcome to stop by Thurston United Methodist Church on Oct. 31, for free hotdogs, hot chocolate and lemonade. Members of the church will be handing out candy so be sure to come and enjoy dinner on Thurston UMC.
Thurston UMC is located on the corner of Rt 256 and Millersport Road in Thurston , Ohio. Call 740-862-6943 or 740-304-9822 for more info.
CUMC Fall Festival Celebration
All in the community are welcome to join Christ United Methodist Church for its annual Fall Festival Celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. This event will be in the Family Life Center. There will be opportunities for fellowship with members of Christ UMC, as well as, members of the community. CUMC welcomes everyone to come and share a time of food, games and fellowship, as we celebrate the fall season and God’s bountiful gifts.
Baseball Ohio
(Writer's note: While we await the Nov. 12, 1947, deadline set by visiting Judge Earl Parker for his decision on what the merger name for the villages of Baltimore and Basil will legally be, we continue to review the contentiousness that riddled the Twin Cities. In Part 11 a representative of the rural community vents his displeasure about the farming community who was mostly left out of the merger name controversy with their input not invited.)
February 24, 1947 and September 25, 1947...The Twin City News
Suggested Names For Community
• "Though on a rural route with no vote in the matter, I am deeply interested in a name for the union of Baltimore and Basil. I abominate the name "Baseball" as one-sided and freakish. If one big interest is to give us a town name why not 'Paperville' because so many of our people depend on their living from the paper mill? Or 'Churchville' because of our finely appointed, well supported churches? Or 'Schoolville' since we have been long united in education? All of those are too one-sided, tho not as much as 'Baseball' which is not our only sport. I do not like the name recently suggested in your column, 'Ellyew.' It looks humble in print and as yew is a tree, some may wonder what kind of a tree is an Ell Yew? The name chosen by the committee, 'Blendon,' expresses the thorough intermixture of the two towns into a new one bigger and better than its two parts. I prefer the name continuing the tradition of your paper, 'Twin City' and if two words to a name is bulky, why not Twindale or Twinglen as the two towns are along two streams, the Popular Creek running through and Little Walnut a half mile north (south?) of Baltimore. Those names are dignified and suggest a pretty and fertile spot and contain the idea of two parts going into the new town. I will not fight for these names, but I want to arouse enough interest to get a better name than 'Baseball' which has been high-pressured on us by outside parties who don't care how one-sided or freakish we wish to be. Let us select a name broad enough and imposing enough that our children will not wonder what in thunder was the matter with their fathers to choose such an outlandish name as 'Baseball' for two such fine towns becoming one, as both Baltimore and Basil have always been. Yours Truly, D.D. Wagner."
• "Dear Editor: It seems altogether probable 'Baseball' will not be the name of our united towns...It would therefore seem the nice and proper thing to do is to withdraw the petition for Baseball and all join hands to get an agreeable name for our two fair towns. Get both Baseball and Baltimore discarded. Let me say a word for those who live on the rural routes. We have been ignored thus far tho we are deeply concerned in a good name. We trade in town, attend church and lodge there, send our children to school and have many or our good times there. It would be only common courtesy to be consulted, tho the law gives us no place. A broad, strong sponsoring committee is needed to give confidence in any effort. In this case let all the well known organizations in the town, the civic clubs, lodges and Grange designate two of their members to meet to sponsor the selection of a new name... Let's get this whole affair settled while interest is high.. D.D. Wagner"
This Week In Baltimore/Thurston
Tuesday
Thurston United Methodist Church Free Lunch Program from 12 to 1 p.m., year round. The church is located at 2015 E Main St, Thurston (Corner of Rt 256 and Millersport Road). Open to all those in the Thurston area. For more information, call the church office at 740-304-9822.
Wednesday
Seniors Chair Volleyball, 10 to 11 a.m. Open to all seniors. Held at Christ United Methodist Church, 700 S Main St, Baltimore. For more information, call 740-862-4343.
Senior Citizens Free Lunch, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to all seniors. Held at Christ United Methodist Church by the Good Neighbors in the Village. For more information, call 740-862-4343.
Thursday
Thurston United Methodist Church Free Lunch Program, 12 to 1 p.m. Open to all those in the Thurston area. For more information, call the church office at 740-304-9822.
Rotary Club of Baltimore Ohio Weekly Lunch Meeting, noon. Meeting held at Ma-Maw’s Diner, 1001 S Main Street, Baltimore. Guests welcome.
Friday
Liberty Union vs Fairfield Union, a non-conference game, home, starting at 7 p.m.
The Liberty Union 5th Quarter after the Fairfield Union game. The 5th Quarter is open to middle school through 12th grade Liberty Union students. The event concludes at 10:30 p.m. The 5th Quarter is held at Baltimore United Methodist Church, 200 W Market Street, Baltimore.
Saturday
Breakfast at VFW Post 3761, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Open to the public. Located at 2155 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Road, Baltimore.
Christ United Methodist Church’s 18th Annual Craft and Antique Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $1 admission fee.Proceeds support “Sending Love Over There” a ministry of the church. Located at 700 S. Main St., Baltimore, OH. For more information, contact Darcy Soliday, Administrative Assistant at the church office at 740-862-4343, see information on the website at www.christum-baltimore.com or email to office@christum-baltimore.com
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