Roz Young Articles
One of Dayton's greatest writers was Roz Young. As a columnist for Dayton Daily News she kept us abreast on what was going on in the Gem City, as well as gave us a personal glimpse of it's past, telling stories of her many years spent in the city. Dayton Daily News is graciously allowing us to place Roz's articles on our site. We will continue to add additional columns as time allows.
As an added feature, you can listen to Roz Young tell a short story of her experiences at the Journal Herald and Dayton Daily News by clicking here. This speech was given during an interview of Dayton Daily News staff members on March 28, 1996 as part of the Dayton Stories Project.
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1941 School Air Raid Drills Were Much Cause for Alarm
by Roz Young Copyright June 29, 1991
Teachers get confused about air raid vs. fire alarm drills
Another 200th Anniversary
by Roz Young Copyright September 17th and 18th, 1971
A set of articles concerning the old Robert Patterson log cabin moved here from Lexington, KY and then moved back again
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Battery D, 134th Field Artillery, 37th Division of WWI
by Roz Young Copyright 1991
Over a period of three months in 1991 Roz wrote several articles on Battery D, 134th Field Artillery, 37th Division of World War I. They have been collected here.
Book Brings Dayton's Past To Life
by Roz Young Copyright October 12, October 18 and October 26, 2002
A three-article series on the story of the American Steam Laundry business.
Christmas in the Parlor
by Roz Young Copyright December 25, 2004
Christmas was a special time of year, especially the time when the tree caught on fire...
Credible Story About Booth Uncovered By Dayton Editor
by Roz Young Copyright February 8, 1992
A story of how John Wilkes Booth may not have died after shooting Abraham Lincoln
The Day Women Ran the 'News'
by Roz Young Copyright June 5, 2004
March 30, 1901, marked the day that the entire editorial staff of the Dayton Daily News was composed entirely of women.
Dr. Rose Had Just the Right Cure
by Roz Young Copyright July 11, 1992
A strange doctor and his even stranger medicine and habits
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
by Roz Young Copyright October 24, 1992
The day the Young Women's League took over the Dayton Daily News for a fundraising event.
Farewell Old Friend
by Roz Young Copyright January 11, 1992
A last goodbye to Rike's Department Store/Lazarus
The Floods and THE FLOOD
by Roz Young Copyright March 22, 2003
Roz recalls of how Dayton had plenty of warnings before the big flood of 1913
Friend's Death Spurs Old Regrets
by Roz Young Copyright November 9, 2002
Roz remembers a trip to Ireland with Evangeline Lindsley
A Generous Man
by Roz Young Copyright June 26, 1990
The many contributions of Adam Schantz to the city
Glimpse into the Past
by Roz Young Copyright July 26, 2003
Roz remembers what Dayton was like in 1940
Here's How It Was Really Reported
by Roz Young Copyright 1970
How the report of the Wright Brothers first flight was handled by Dayton newspapers at the time. Published in NCR World September-October 1970.
The Little Engines That Could
by Roz Young Copyright October 20, 1990
The steamless locomotives of NCR
Losing Miller's Market Is Like Losing A Friend
by Roz Young Copyright March 23, 2002
When the Millers ran a market on 6386 Far Hills Avenue
Market Day Brought Bustle to Downtown
by Roz Young Copyright November 30, 2002
When buyers and sellers jammed Dayton's streets 100 years ago
Memories From Steele High
by Roz Young Copyright August 8, 2003
Fond memories of the school in the 1930s, including the school cheer
Mrs. Hedges' House
by Roz Young Copyright 1967
Dayton's most famous madam of the "red light" district, Lib Hedges. The article first appeared in the Summer 1967 issue of the Montgomery County Historical Society Bulletin
Mystery of John WIlkes Booth Continues
by Roz Young Copyright September 12, 1992
A man claimed he spoke to Booth well after he supposedly died. Booth told him he had been hired by Andrew Johnson, the man who succeeded Lincoln in office, to kill the president.
Old Thumper Hymns Still Get the Blood Flowing
by Roz Young Copyright February 24, 1990
Favorite old hymns, including “Shall We Gather at the River?”
A Parlor Production
by Roz Young Copyright December 21, 1991
Christmas gathering when Roz was young included singing, poetry recital
Patterson Got the Most Out of Life by Being a Man of Very Few Words
by Roz Young Copyright April 4, 1992
A tale about John H. Patterson, founder of NCR
A Picnic in the Park Leads to Pop-Top Can
by Roz Young Copyright December 23, 2000
A forgotten bottle opener inspires Ermal Fraze to invent the pop-top and pull-top can
Preserving Past was a Monumental Affair
by Roz Young Copyright May 18, 1991
The installation of Pvt. Fair on Main and Monument Avenue in 1884
Readers Recall Long-Long Memories with Help of Local History Column
by Roz Young Copyright October 26, 1991
Memories include the funeral of John H. Patterson
Relative's Request Rings Up 'No Sale'
by Roz Young Copyright May 8, 1999
Roz remembers lessons she learned from her parents during the Great Depression
Release of Census Data Evokes Memories of Youth
by Roz Young Copyright April 27, 2002
Graduating from Steele High school in 1930 was quite an event
Saving Brown School History
by Roz Young Copyright June 28, 2003
Memories of a special teacher and the plan to save the relief walls of the school
Spring Brings Memories of 1913 Flood
by Roz Young Copyright March 22, 1979
Little tidbits of talk about the 1913 flood.
Staking a Claim to Fame
by Roz Young Copyright July 19, 2003
Daytonian Paul Shivell, author of eight volumes of very beautiful poetry, is remembered
The Story of the Bessie Little Bridge
by Roz Young Copyright September, 1990
Over a period of five weeks in 1990 Roz wrote several articles on the murder of Bessie Little. They have been collected here.
Thanks to Deeds' Deed, NCR Cashed in on Invention
by Roz Young Copyright July 28, 1990
How Deeds and Kettering made the electric cash register possible
Their Story is Our Story
by Roz Young Copyright August 1, 1992
A review of a great book called Daytonians - Their Story. The book is full of memories of Dayton 50 or so years ago.
Thirst For Knowledge
by Roz Young Copyright February 17, 1990
Roz recalls a students' "dry" sense of humor
Unruly Student Grew Up to be President
by Roz Young Copyright September 13, 2003
Roz's student was none other than Ramon Estevez, also known as Martin Sheen
Warm Memories of School Furnace
by Roz Young Copyright January 11, 2003
The smells, the soot and the teacher who smoked
What, Never?
by Roz Young Copyright December 28, 1972 and January 3, 1973
Roz searches for why Dayton is called the Gem City
Where Are They Now?
by Roz Young Copyright April 13, 2002
A crush on Peter Grant of the 50-50 Club leads to an on-air kiss
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