A SPECIAL MEMORIAL — The Mohican Memorial Shrine, located in Loudonville was built with funds raised by more than 60,000 members of women’s clubs throughout Ohio. The shrine was erected to honor Ohioans who died fighting for this country’s freedom. — Contributed
WINTERSVILLE — Women’s clubs.
Those two words can often conjure up certain visions among those who do not understand.
The term may cause people to form images of ladies attending luncheons or serving tea, members chatting with one another or making social plans.
After all, these clubs were formed during the days when husbands worked and wives stayed home. The women were looking for something to do to fill their time, while trying to better their communities.
But a closer look into a woman’s club will show a far greater perspective into what these women can accomplish when uniting for a specific purpose.
PAST, PRESENT MEMBERS REMEMBER — Members of the Wintersville Woman’s Club have been visiting the memorial shrine for years, including a group who visited approximately a decade ago, including, from left, front, Tyra Timmons, Marjean Sizemore and Karen Hill; and back, Judy Ostrowsk, Mary Beth Allen and Beth Leland. — Contributed
And the outcome can be quite historic.
An idea for a shrine
The year was 1945.
World War II was coming to an end.
More than 420,000 American lives had been lost in the fight for freedom.
SISTERS VISIT SHRINE –– Members of the Wintersville Woman’s Club visit the shrine each year, including Mary Beth Allen, bottom left, who years ago went with her sister, Pat Daily to look up their uncle’s name in the Great Book, which lists the names…
The two-day festival transferred to downtown Loudonville on Saturday. Credit: Hayden Gray 
