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REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON
Trenton, MO 64683
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Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 155th Year - No. 16
ROCK BARN Monday, Oct. 29
McCullough House First Trenton Residence On List
Trick Or Treat Night Set
Local Home Added To Historic Register by Ronda Lickteig R-T News Writer For many of us, it’s “the McCullough house.” You know the one - the large white house on the north side of Crowder Road with the big front porch. Many Halloweens found a ghost playing the organ as children walked up the driveway. The house has been a part of Trenton history for parts of three centuries and has now made history in its own right after being the first residence in Grundy County to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house, owned by John and Mary Sue McCullough since 1971, recently earned the designation from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service. Known as the Wolz House from the time it was constructed in 1896 until modern times, the house is an example of the Queen Anne Free Classic architectural style. The 2 1/2-story house was originally the home of the George Wolz family, a prominent Grundy County pioneering family with an affinity for the names George and Michael. Looking at archives of old Grundy County newspapers, one can see George Wolz, George Michael Wolz, Michael Wolz, George Conrad Wolz, etc. throughout the pages. The family’s American heritage began with the birth of George Wolz in May 1842 on a farm 14 miles north of Trenton. According to a newspaper article at the time of his death in June 1924, George “shared the hardships and joys of the pioneer children of this country.” His death was attributed to “wounds received in battle and the ravages of time.” A veteran of Union forces during the Civil War, he returned to Grundy County in April 1865 and, although he had other financial interests, he had, according to the
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Mary Sue And John McCullough
newspaper account, considered himself “always first a farmer.” It is believed that George and his wife, Martha constructed the house around 1896, with Jacob Helwig serving as the contractor. The house was located on what was then Prospect Street, later known as 14th
Street and now known as Crowder Road. According to the application submitted for the NRHP designation, “Queen Anne was a very popular style for domestic construction from 1880 until 1900. The style continued to be utilized until 1910, at which point the popular stylistic tastes changed to the Classical and Colonial Revival styles. One of the subtypes of the Queen Anne style is Free Classic; this subtype is characterized by the use of columns rather than delicate spindlework details. Another characteristic is the use of dentils, swag or garland in the cornice along with other classical details. The Free Classic subtype was more common in houses constructed after 1890, spurred by the popularity of the 1893 Columbian Exposition’s use of classical design.” The Wolz/McCullough house fits this style, according to the application: “The George Wolz Residence has many of the characteristics of a Queen Anne Free Classic style building, starting with the medium-high pitch hipped roof with varying gables. The engaged turrets provide for a variation within the form providing a variety of projections rather than a simple box. The texture and variety of wall surfaces breaking up the horizontal plane is characteristic of Queen Anne style. This variety is achieved in the Wolz residence through the multiple porches, varying wall material, and bay projections. The wrapped porch on the lower level is supported by columns and capped with a swag frieze, elements that place this property in the Free Classic subcategory. The porch extends over the porte cochere, which is also common for the Queen Anne style. The upper level of the Wolz residence is clad See House, Page 8
Set Next Meeting For Tuesday, Nov. 13
Airport Proposal OK Takes Two Votes It took two votes, but members of the Trenton City Council on Monday night approved a contract for use of the south portion of the large hangar at the Trenton Airport previously occupied by LifeFlight. On a vote of 6-2, the council overrode a previous veto by Mayor Dr. Nick McHargue and accepted a contract with Danny Stevens of Trenton to house an airplane and the office for his business at the hangar site. Stevens will pay $325 per month with a lease agreement between one or five years, pending on negotiations with the city on the length. Stevens’ proposal was one of three considered by the council, which also considered proposals from Clay Anderson (Anderson Aviation Services) of rural Chillicothe, who planned to operate an airplane repair service at the site, and David Tolen. Anderson offered $300 per month for the hangar while Tolen’s proposal was for $250 per
month. Airport Manager Donnie Vandevender reported that all three proposals met the FAA minimum requirement of the building being used for an aviation-related enterprise. It was the Airport Advisory Board’s recommendation to accept the Anderson proposal, with chairman Dyle Wilson stating the board wanted to see an aviation business that would benefit the city locate in that space. He said there would be plenty of mechanical work for that business from airplanes in this area, adding that there are no such businesses located close. During that conversation, council member Jennifer Hottes-Urich noted she was an appointed member of the advisory board, but had not been informed about the meeting during which the proposals were discussed. Many councilmen stated they felt the rent price was too low and North Central Missouri Development Alliance
Briefs... Financing Bid Ok’d The Grundy County Commission accepted a bid for financing of an excavator during this past Tuesday’s meeting, contingent upon an opinion from legal counsel. Three bids were submitted for $150,000 in financing for the equipment, with the commission accepting a bid from Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. The bid was for five years at 3.8 percent interest with no penalty for early repayment. The commission will meet again on Tuesday. In addition to the Purple Heart ceremony at 8:30 a.m., other items on the agenda include a 9 a.m. meeting with Brent Shields, a representative of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s office; a 10 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy; and an 11:30 a.m. meeting with Jan Nissen of ECCHI to discuss health insurance.
Director Micah Landes said she had been directed by the city to market the space for $1,500 per month, which is what LifeFlight had been paying. She said had she known the city would take less, an aviation-related business with which she had been working might have located in that space. Although he was concerned about the low rental price, Councilman Glen Briggs made the motion to accept Stevens’ proposal. The vote was 6-2, with Briggs, Larry Porter, Brad Chumbley, Travis Elbert, David Mlika and Mrs. Hottes-Urich voting yes. William Fisher and Larry Crawford were opposed. After the mayor’s veto, the vote to override was again 6-2, with the votes being the same. Mrs. Landes informed the council that representatives from the city, school district, local business owners and the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission met with an engineer from
the Missouri Department of Transportation concerning the entrance into the new Dollar General store on Highway 6 in the west part of Trenton. She said the engineer asked that the group put its concerns in writing so that he can forward hem to MoDOT officials for consideration. She said the group was concerned about having only the one entrance into the business from Highway 6, adding that it was suggested that a pedestrian/bicycle entrance off Fourth Street at the back of the property be considered. Placing no parking signs in the area as well as a possible turn lane were also discussed. The council approved two ordinances related to the 17th Street Bridge replacement project, including purchase of property owned by Gloria Coffman for a cost of $38,000 and purchase of property owned by Rick Hull,
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Purple Heart Event Grundy County will become an official Purple Heart County during ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Grundy County Courthouse. Senior Vice Commander Walt Schley of the Department of Missouri, Military Order of the Purple Heart, will make the presentation of a Purple Heart County designation sign to county officials. The ceremony is open to the public.
Veterans Day Program The S.M. Rissler Elementary School Student Council will host a Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 9 in gym. All veterans and current military personnel are invited to take part in the event, which begins at 8 a.m. Refreshments will be served to all military personnel in attendance following the program.
National Weather Service Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain through the weekend with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the lower 40s. The sun is expected to make a return next week. The high on Monday at the Government Weather Station at Trenton was 70, Tuesday’s high was 61 and Wednesday’s high was 60. The overnight low was 39. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 58, the low was 33.
See Council, Page 10
Friday, Nov. 23
Annual Fundraiser Set The annual “Festival of Trees” fundraiser will be held on Friday, Nov. 23 and the community is again being asked to provide entries for the parade as well as donated holiday items for the festival auction. The parade is scheduled at 4:30 p.m., followed by the opening of the festival at 5 p.m. at the Rock Barn. In addition to the parade and auction, the evening includes musical entertainment and food vendors along with other activities. The parade will be led by the festival king and queen, chosen from among individuals involved in the Gifted Group, a self-advocacy special needs program, and the Trenton Heroes, both of which will benefit from the festival proceeds. The parade begins at Eastside Park and travels onto 10th Street, where it will turn east and go to Oklahoma Avenue, then turn north to
17th Street, down 17th Street to Normal Street, then south on Normal Street and back to the Rock Barn. In the past, entries from local businesses, organizations and individuals have been a part of the parade. The auction, which gets under way at 7 p.m., will include donated Christmas holiday items such as decorated trees, wreaths, wall decor, quilted tree skirts, etc. Gift baskets will also be a part of the fundraiser and monetary donations are accepted as well. Persons interested in having an entry in the parade and/or providing an auction item can contact organizers Brenda Thorne 654-0218 or Judie Leininger 359-5123. Entertainment will also be held during the evening and persons wanting to perform can also call either Mrs. Thorne or Mrs. Leininger.
On The Field... It’s week one of the MSHSAA Football Playoffs and Trenton will be traveling to Macon on Friday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a preview of the Class 2, District 8 contest.
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The Trenton Ambassadors of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Trick or Treat night on Monday, Oct. 29 at the Rock Barn. This free event is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will be providing “tricks or treats” and youth taking part are encouraged to wear their Halloween clothing. An adult should accompany children attending the event. Those attending will be asked to line up at the gated area on the east side of the Rock Barn, with entrance being made through the north door inside the courtyard area. Each of the participating groups who have a decorated table will be judged, with prizes going to the top three winners. Having tables at the event are Modine, Citizens Bank and Trust, Preceptor Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, State Farm-Mitch Liberty, the Trenton High School Mascots, Grundy County Health Department, Relaxation Therapy, Crow-Miller Insurance, Wright Memorial Hospital, Lockridge & Constant, 5-Star Chiropractic, Coon Creek Church, Century 21, Washed Away Laundry/Wild Onion, Royal Inn Pizza, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, Nestle, Hy-Vee Food Store, Kiwanis Club, North Central Missouri College, Trenton Cinema, CFM Insurance, Hometown Pharmacy, K&M Popcorn, Sunnyview Nursing Home, Doodlebug Day Care, Preferred Family Healthcare, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, Green Hills Recreation Association, THS Student Council/Gifted Group, Dynamic Tax and Accounting, Apple Bus Company, Trenton Police Department and Trenton Fire Department. Additional candy is being provided by Lucky Dog, Magnolias, ServeLink and Duvall, Roeder and Black Agency.
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