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The Ionia Post Office County Historical Society Gathered at the Blanchard House on Wednesday, February the Members of 15Th for the Monthly Business Meeting March 2012 www.ioniahistory.org The Chronicle is the official publication of the Ionia County The Almost Monthly Publication of Historical Society. It is written, edited, and published by David the Ionia County Historical Society McCord, Secretary. Any comments, corrections (of course), or contributions should be directed to the editor c/o the ICHS at P.O. Box 176, Ionia, MI, 48846 or via www.ioniahistory.org. Ionia County Historical Society P.O. Box 176 Ionia, MI 48846 MINUTES of the Board Meeting, 100 Years of Service~ February 15, 2012 The Board of Directors of the Ionia The Ionia Post Office County Historical Society gathered at the Blanchard House on Wednesday, February The members of 15th for the monthly business meeting. The the ICHS gathered at meeting was called to order by President Stephanie VanderMolen, who again expressed the Ionia Post Office on her gratitude to Kris Haskins for his service, Wednesday, March 6, and noted that he had returned his Blanchard House key to her by mail. and were welcomed by The “pro-tem” status of Stephanie’s posi- Ionia’s acting PostMaster, tion as President was discussed, with reference Phil Watson - a post he’s to the relevant By Laws, and the Board in attendance voted to make the situation offi- held for the past three cial. Patty Simpson-Gokee agreed to serve as years. Vice President on a temporary basis until the complete Board can meet to discuss the situ- The Ionia Post ation further. Office building will be Stephanie V. noted that Barb Hogan had celebrating its hundredth expressed interest in filling the available seat on the Board of Directors, and this appoint- anniversary, completed ment was passed by the Board. Jessica Rouch in the summer of 1902 had also expressed interest, and it was suggest- ed that she be asked to serve on the Accessions for a cost of $70,000. Committee instead. The building is still largely original, including the lobby décor and fixtures, Hank Knoop reported that he is listed as right down to the gas lamps (converted to electricity) and many of the the contact for the Chamber of Commerce Calendar, and he suggested that this be furnishings. The revolving doors were replaced decades ago, and more security switched to Stephanie. The Board agreed and JOIN TODAY! Join Us at the Ionia Theatre at devices installed, but overall it’s a historic experience to tour the facility. Hank will follow up. Mr. Watson showed members a few of the unique features of the building, Hank delivered a financial overview to 9:30 a.m. every Thursday for the Board, including a summary of accounts, If you’d like to help us preserve the area’s heritage, please fill in including an iron spiral staircase that connected the basement level with the an interpretation of the Annual Report com- the form below and send it, with check or money order, to the FREE ICHS Travelogues! second floor Postal Inspector’s office and a catwalk up in the rafters. The original piled by Larry Tiejema, and the status of the ICHS Treasurer, care of Box 176, Ionia, MI 48846. Society’s investments and accounts. (Copies March 15 — Something Irish time clock, walk-in vault and several large safes are also still in service. are available on request.) The Board discussed The members were treated to a tour of the basement storage area as the task of putting together a budget for the Name: March 22 — Worlds of the Maya well, which contained many gems of history, including documents from the organization to help plan for expenses and Address: activities, and better manage the seeking of March 29 — Los Angeles to Seattle earliest days of the USPS in Ionia. Among these is a large portrait of Erastus funds to meet those expenses. Many ideas City, St., Zip: April 5 — The Story of Esther Yeomans, Ionia’s first postmaster, appointed in 1833, were brought up, including a rough document and a number of early journals, correspondence, from the Accessions Committee predicting Phone: April 12 — Jamestown Rediscovered a monthly expense for conservation efforts. and original cabinetry. With the approach of the Interested members are urged to contact E-mail: April 19 — Wonders of the Pacific Coast anniversary, much of this information is being President VanderMolen or Treasurer Knoop if they’d like to help with this critical task. sorted and preserved for display. Some has already Please Check Your Please Share a April 26 — Return to Steam Trains This will include Barb Ehlert’s Household and been transferred to the Michigan Postal Museum Cleaning Expenses, and recurring publicity Membership Type: Little Information: costs based on the various “departments” as in Marshall. Mr. Watson also noted that they’re suggested by Annette McCord. Regular = $20 Renewing Member attempting to fix the exterior lighting in time for the Hank presented several bills for payment, Ionia County Historical Society centennial. (It’s been out of service for some time.) including supplies for refinishing some of the Sustaining = $35 New Member 2011-12 Board of Directors & Officers We thank Mr. Watson for his time and information, wood floors and the season’s snow removal If you’re a new member, how costs. It was moved by Patty Simpson-Gokee Business Buddy = $40 to pay these, supported by Kathleen Cook, and did you hear about us? Stephanie VanderMolen, President — 616-755-0731 and once again impressed by the heritage of the institutions here in our own community. Next time passed by the Board. Corporate = $250 Patty Simpson-Gokee, Vice Pres. Pro-Tem — 527-0676 A bill was also received from the Sentinel- Kathleen Cook, Director — 527-2626 Above: 1902 US Postage you go to the Post Office, have a look around! Standard for an ad we placed in the Weekender Life = $1000 Carol Gallagher, Director — 527-0961 which had been approved by the Board via a phone vote. It will be paid accordingly. Barb Hogan, Director — ??? Free to Students under 18 Linda C. said that the Sentinel-Standard David McCord, Secretary — 527-3784 NEXT MONTH: “Game Night” at the Blanchard House and will be running their annual “Progress” insert Gift = $_________ Hank Knoop, Treasurer — 527-3130 Library Microfilm information — April 4, 7:00 p.m. soon, and the ICHS has advertised in that in the Continued on page 2 The CHRONICLE — The Almost Monthly Publication of the Ionia County Historical Society — March 2012 The CHRONICLE — The Almost Monthly Publication of the Ionia County Historical Society — March 2012 Minutes, continued from page one. Pastor Larry Brown at the FUMC is put together a “Snow Train” display as 19th Upstairs-Downtown event. Joan past with some success. Possible content chairing the event, and will be keeping part of the museum’s railroad exhibit, McCord noted that the Appraisal NEWS OF THE REBELLION for that advertisement was discussed us in the loop as plans progress. which was heartily supported by the Roadshow at the Commission on Upcoming Programs and Events (upcoming events and programs), and A day needs to be scheduled for Board. Aging is “on” for March 31st. 150 Years Ago This Month: Stephanie V. moved to place the ad. some serious clean-up at the Blanchard The April meeting will include a Doni Knoop reported that four March 3 — Abraham Lincoln appoints Andrew Johnson to be military Board of Directors / Business Meeting The motion was supported by Patty S. House to get ready for the spring presentation from the Library regard- paid vendors were lined up for the governor of Tennessee and Federal troops under General John Pope lay and passed. events - especially Spring Into The ing their microfilm system, and mem- June 1st & 2nd “Antique Fayre and siege to New Madrid, Missouri, a Confederate stronghold. at the Blanchard House - All members invited! WION is offering a special adver- Past in May. Members will be asked to bers will be invited to participate in a Flea Market” at the Blanchard House. tising package for the upcoming Ionia participate at the next meeting, and an “card party” for the evening. The May Donations for the sale are needed; March 4 — Over what is generally regarded as a communication prob- Expo, which we have done in the past. email is to be sent out before that meet- program will be on Stephen Foster members are encouraged to donate lem, General Halleck relieves General U.S. Grant from his command in ANNUAL APPRAISAL ROADSHOW Again, discussion ensued and concern ing to solicit help. (presented by David McCord), June flea-market goodies to benefit the the west and replaces him with Charles Ferguson Smith. Tentatively scheduled for March 31 expressed for the expense. Kathy C. Barb Ehlert had done some research will be on the Salem Train Wreck (by Society. March 6 —Abraham Lincoln proposes that slaves in the border states and Linda C. said that they would cover into some shelving that would not be Hank Knoop), and for August, Kathy Tickets are still available for the be emancipated gradually, with compensation to the owners. The USS at the Ionia County Commission on Aging Cook will contact Pam Withrow about the cost if the Board approved (which “too industrial” for storing artifacts in Quilt Raffle, and will be on sale at the Monitor, the first Union ironclad, departs from New York. Barnwell Rhett they did). the Blanchard House. She presented a doing a program on the Reformatory. Expo on March 10 where the Quilt will proposes a flag comprised of “a yellow sun in a blue shield with a ray It was noted that the Board already couple of alternatives, and Stephanie The meeting was adjourned at be on display.
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