Three Photos Below Show Charlotte's Current Home.
This bell was made by the C. S. Bell Co. in Hillsboro, Ohio. Company information indicates it was made between 1882 - 1894. This bell belonged to my Grandmother Clement’s family, Michael and Catherine McWilliams, who lived in Brown County, Ohio. When her last sibling died in 1954, the bell was brought to her farm on Clement Road. It sat in our family orchard for many years. I was always intrigued by it and would try to ring it. When I moved to my present home in 1985 on Reed Road, I asked for the bell. It was gladly given to me, and my sons installed it by my garage. Recently my son and grandson refurbished the bell; to protect it for future generations. When my grandchildren come to visit, they like to ring the bell. What a welcome sound! |
I began my teaching career at Sabina School in 1963 and continued there for three years. There was an opening for a First Grade teacher, and I accepted it. I loved teaching the small children and was lucky enough to spend thirty years in First Grade. The rewards were immeasurable!
CHARACTERS IN PLAY
Santa Claus ________________________________ Sammy Moore
Mrs. Santa Claus ______________________Melanie Rutherford
Fairies ________________Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades
Tatanla, Queen of Fairies _____________________Janie McClary
Nurse Dolls _______________________________Third and Fourth
Dutch Dolls_______________Philip Myers and Charlotte Morris
Tin Soldiers _______________________________Third and Fourth
Tops _________________________________________One and Two
French Doll______________________________Charlotte Clement
Candy Kids____________________________________One and Two
Jumping Jacks_______________________________Fifth and Sixth
Clown_______________________________________Jimmy Holmes
Drum Majorette _________________________Peggy Lou Secrest
African American Doll____________________Carolyn Hamilton
Balloons _____________________________________Fifth and Sixth
Scene--Santa's toy shop; properties arranged so as to convey last minute preparations for Christmas.
THE STORY PLOT
Santa has completed preparations for his dash from the North Pole to the houses of all good children on this Christmas Eve. Mrs. Santa cautions him to be careful, and after bidding him goodbye, sets about to devise some plan to make all the little toys happy who were left behind in his toy shop. So, she uses her Wishing Cap to call the Queen of Fairies, who in turn wakes the toys to life, as the questing Little Fairies find them; all frolic until the Queen returns, takes the Wishing Cap in payment, and makes them once more little toys, back on the shelves in Santa's Toyshop.
Note from Charlotte:
I was a French Doll and was in a big box. When the box opened, I stood up and sang a song:
"I am a big French doll, you see -- I came across from gay Paree,-- I can sing, I can dance, -- sing and dance so merrily!".
Hard to believe I still remember that song. I'm sure I practiced many times in front of Mother!! Ha
CHARACTERS IN PLAY
Santa Claus ________________________________ Sammy Moore
Mrs. Santa Claus ______________________Melanie Rutherford
Fairies ________________Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades
Tatanla, Queen of Fairies _____________________Janie McClary
Nurse Dolls _______________________________Third and Fourth
Dutch Dolls_______________Philip Myers and Charlotte Morris
Tin Soldiers _______________________________Third and Fourth
Tops _________________________________________One and Two
French Doll______________________________Charlotte Clement
Candy Kids____________________________________One and Two
Jumping Jacks_______________________________Fifth and Sixth
Clown_______________________________________Jimmy Holmes
Drum Majorette _________________________Peggy Lou Secrest
African American Doll____________________Carolyn Hamilton
Balloons _____________________________________Fifth and Sixth
Scene--Santa's toy shop; properties arranged so as to convey last minute preparations for Christmas.
THE STORY PLOT
Santa has completed preparations for his dash from the North Pole to the houses of all good children on this Christmas Eve. Mrs. Santa cautions him to be careful, and after bidding him goodbye, sets about to devise some plan to make all the little toys happy who were left behind in his toy shop. So, she uses her Wishing Cap to call the Queen of Fairies, who in turn wakes the toys to life, as the questing Little Fairies find them; all frolic until the Queen returns, takes the Wishing Cap in payment, and makes them once more little toys, back on the shelves in Santa's Toyshop.
Note from Charlotte:
I was a French Doll and was in a big box. When the box opened, I stood up and sang a song:
"I am a big French doll, you see -- I came across from gay Paree,-- I can sing, I can dance, -- sing and dance so merrily!".
Hard to believe I still remember that song. I'm sure I practiced many times in front of Mother!! Ha
This photo shows Daddy in the center with his friends from the Ohio Highway Patrol. Daddy was in the first class of 1933 and was trained at Camp Perry, Ohio. He drove a motorcycle and said that some had sidecars. He was stationed in Chillicothe, and that is how he met my mother. Mother was working in a florist shop, and her older friend had a boarding house. The troopers stayed there, and Mother was introduced to them.
Pearl Kern - 1918, Eight years old, in front of Shady Grove School near Chillicothe, Ohio
Mother did not start school until she was seven years old as she was the oldest of four, and her parents wanted her to be older since she was going by herself. To get to her school she walked across a field and through a woods, about two miles from her house. The family dog, a shepherd named Don, would walk with her to school. Most days he stayed, but sometimes he would leave and return when school was out. When it was cold the teacher would let him in the one-room schoolhouse, and he would lie under the teacher's desk, and she would put her feet on him. The children brought their lunch in a pail, and there was a bucket of water with a dipper. Each student had a collapsible cup they kept in their desk and would use it when they wanted a drink.
There were eight grades in the one room with only a few students in each grade. Slates were used when practicing their numbers and letters; later, they had yellow paper to use.
Mother walked by a house where an elderly man lived. He told her father that nothing would hurt that little girl as the dog was watching out for her. When Mother was tired, she sometimes would ride the dog for a while. He was a faithful companion and guardian!
Mother did not start school until she was seven years old as she was the oldest of four, and her parents wanted her to be older since she was going by herself. To get to her school she walked across a field and through a woods, about two miles from her house. The family dog, a shepherd named Don, would walk with her to school. Most days he stayed, but sometimes he would leave and return when school was out. When it was cold the teacher would let him in the one-room schoolhouse, and he would lie under the teacher's desk, and she would put her feet on him. The children brought their lunch in a pail, and there was a bucket of water with a dipper. Each student had a collapsible cup they kept in their desk and would use it when they wanted a drink.
There were eight grades in the one room with only a few students in each grade. Slates were used when practicing their numbers and letters; later, they had yellow paper to use.
Mother walked by a house where an elderly man lived. He told her father that nothing would hurt that little girl as the dog was watching out for her. When Mother was tired, she sometimes would ride the dog for a while. He was a faithful companion and guardian!
The above picture was taken at the Grand American Trapshoot in Vandalia, Ohio. This was the the 'main event' for most shooters - a time to do their best shooting and a place to reconnect with friends. The picture shows my Dad, Alvin Clement, Jimmy Robinson, a Dayton Sports Writer, and Lefty McFadden, a sports enthusiast originally from Lees Creek.
A 'clay pigeon' trapshooters would attempt to shatter in competition.
Daddy grew up on a farm and loved to hunt. When walking became a problem, he began to trapshoot. This continued until failing eyesight forced him to retire from his favorite pastime.
He was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, participated in many Grand American Tournaments at Vandalia, trap shoots in Kentucky, Florida, Wisconsin, and in Ohio. He hit more than 50,000 registered targets.
In 1951 he broke 95 out of 100 targets at the Grand American Handicap Championship.
In 1954 he won the Kentucky Handicap Trapshooting Championship breaking 97 of 100 clay targets.
In 1959 he was the winner of the Ohio Handicap Trapshoot Championship breaking 98 out of 100 targets.
I would go with Daddy to his trapshooting events when I was young and continued until he was no longer able to participate. When I received my drivers license at 16, I was now 'the driver'!
I treasure those memories of our special Sunday outings!
He was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, participated in many Grand American Tournaments at Vandalia, trap shoots in Kentucky, Florida, Wisconsin, and in Ohio. He hit more than 50,000 registered targets.
In 1951 he broke 95 out of 100 targets at the Grand American Handicap Championship.
In 1954 he won the Kentucky Handicap Trapshooting Championship breaking 97 of 100 clay targets.
In 1959 he was the winner of the Ohio Handicap Trapshoot Championship breaking 98 out of 100 targets.
I would go with Daddy to his trapshooting events when I was young and continued until he was no longer able to participate. When I received my drivers license at 16, I was now 'the driver'!
I treasure those memories of our special Sunday outings!
Daddy's wheelbarrow and hobbyhorse - toys he played with when young!
When I was small, I wanted to help my Mother, especially ironing.
That year I was surprised to find a small wooden ironing board and a real electric iron under the Christmas tree!
My first items that I practiced ironing were 'wash cloths'.
That year I was surprised to find a small wooden ironing board and a real electric iron under the Christmas tree!
My first items that I practiced ironing were 'wash cloths'.
All girls in Fourth Grade had 'Autograph Books'. It was fun to see how many friends would write a poem or special thought in your Book. I am so happy that Mother and Daddy wrote in mine!
This was the first car I purchased when I started teaching in 1963. It was a shiny red Corvair that got excellent gas mileage, and gas was only .37 a gallon!!
My 1986 Corvette was a fun car to drive. It was only driven in 'good weather'!!
A joyous occasion when my younger son, Kyle, graduated from The Ohio State University in 2002. Helping him celebrate were his sister, Stephanie, and brother, Mark.
A proud mother and her family in 2016.
First row L to r: Grace And Melia Bland,
Second row: Tyler, Alec, Allison Bland, Stephanie and Greg Cobb, and Andrew Bland.
Third row: Charlotte, Jeffrey Bland
Top row: Amy and Kyle Bland - Mark and Lauretta Bland
First row L to r: Grace And Melia Bland,
Second row: Tyler, Alec, Allison Bland, Stephanie and Greg Cobb, and Andrew Bland.
Third row: Charlotte, Jeffrey Bland
Top row: Amy and Kyle Bland - Mark and Lauretta Bland
My Great-great Uncle Andrew McWilliams from Brown County, Ohio was a Squirrel Hunter and received this certificate.
Shoe last used by Great-grandfather Michael Clement, Civil War veteran.
Relatives from the Schiff Family, 1873.
This was my Mother's doll cradle made for her in 1917 by her Grandfather Schiff.
An antique family clock that was in my Grandmother Clement's home in Brown County, Ohio.
These items were used by my Grandparents and Great-grandparents:
butter churn, butter bowl, bread board, apple butter stirrer, jug and kraut stomper.
butter churn, butter bowl, bread board, apple butter stirrer, jug and kraut stomper.
This glass Cake Stand was used in my family for everyone's birthday celebration. Birthdays were made special for each member, and Mother would 'create' a special decoration for each celebrant. It might be an angel, a clown or a toy tractor (for my brother). My birthday was nine days before Christmas but Mother made sure I had a special day to celebrate.
Lawn Mowing at Charlotte's
Lawn Mowing Video Below
Personal Videos Below.
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