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McDonald Historical Society sets up museum in old barbershop location
By Mary Smith
McDONALD
The Historical Society of McDonald now has a temporary museum in an old barbershop location in the post-office building and plans to fill it with artifacts of the village.
The museum is expected to be in operation at the site, 500 Ohio Ave., for about a year. The barbershop site is the old Ague’s Consortial Emporium owned by villager Owen Ague, a society member.
Admission to the museum is free, but plastic jars are at the museum for donations.
The historical society was formed in December 2010. The group has been collecting memorabilia such as pictures, maps, clippings and several McDonald High School “Rollers,” the high school yearbook.
There are so many “Rollers” that have been donated, in fact, that they will be for sale, said Ellen Surak, programming committee chairperson.
Among the memorabilia are inter- views that were conducted in 1998 by Marlowe Gamertsfelder’s class at the high school. The interviews are on tapes and discs, and everything also is chronicled in writing.
Museum curators who assembled everything together for display at the museum are Evelyn Hannon, chairperson; Ginger Evans, Mary O’Brien, Josephine Ulrich and Duane White.
Membership in the historical society is $10 and must be paid in February of each year. New members would have to pay those dues by Feb.1, 2012. Those interested in joining should contact an officer or member.
Current officers are Dave Martin, president; John Evans, vice president; Virginia Evans, secretary; Cliff DeZee, treasurer; Joseph Ulrich, assistant treasurer; and Margaret Ague, corresponding secretary.