The JCHS Annual Dinner Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 11, in the Fellowship Hall of the Asbury United Methodist Church. 

A business meeting and program followed the dinner, which was served by the Joy Circle of the church.  An election of six members of the Board of Directors was held. Those whose terms expire at the end of 2025 were Sherry ...

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A flash drive was found in the library at the museum about a month ago. It may be claimed by identifying its brand or contents.

Several antique brass medallions honoring wars from the Civil War through Iraqi Freedom are for sale at the museum for $5 each. These were manufactured in Portland by The Falcon Mint.

As mentioned last month, we have several yearbooks from the former high schools for sale for $5.00 each. These are copies which have been donated, but we already have. Most are Tifoons and Typhoons from Portland High School, but some others are available. Call to see if we have what you are wanting, as our supply changes frequently.

We also have some ...

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The bright red “Only Jay in the USA” t-shirts have been selling well. An order for eight shirts was sent to California before Christmas. These shirts tell everyone that Jay County, which was named after the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Jay, is the only Jay County in the United States.

The shirts are available in crew or V-neck and ...

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A home-made wooden two-wheeled cart has been added to the museum’s collection. It was used by Jesse and Cora (May) Locker on their farm a mile north of Salamonia until they quit milking. Twice a day, the Lockers milked five or six cows by hand and then poured the milk through a strainer, which removed any impurities, into ten-gallon milk cans. This cart, which held ...

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