April 10, 2008
Lilly Lines, from the "Mainliner"
LILLY LINES
by Jack Barlick
886-4694
April 10, 2008
Saturday, April 12th is the first day of fishing season in Pennsylvania with trout being legal catches starting at 8 A.M. For those who do not want to travel far both Bens Creek and Noels Creek were stocked on April 7.In the early 1950’s my late grandfather, Steve Barlick, bought a fishing license for the first and only time to take brother Pat and I fishing at the Bens Creek dam. This was our introduction to the sport.
FARM PICTURES
Jim Salony has gotten a few farm pictures for the history book but is looking for more; some shots of residents working in the fields would be appreciated as well as pictures doing any tasks... Also some pictures of the pool room either when Grover Smith had it or later when it was run by Frank Waksmunski would be great. Inside shots are especially wanted.
Jim also would like the public to come forward with any history they may have of the early families that were in the Lilly area before 1900. Don’t assume we have your family. We have what has been collectible from stories, old newspapers, books, individuals etc. but a lot is missing. Also being sought are stories on family businesses here in town and the township since 1900. Call him at 886-7282
Keep an eye open for the date of the dedication this month of the memorial to the Klan riot here in Lilly in 1924. It is being built at the corner of Cleveland and Rail Road Street A recent story by the Associated Press stated that the Klan was intimidating the Catholic Irish and Italian immigrants and United Mine Workers members.. It failed to mention the many Slavish, Polish and Hungarian immigrants that were in the community in the early 1900’s. The Klan reportedly marched to the top of the level where many Polish families lived with the intended purpose of intimidating those residents before burning a cross in Pipers field.
BIRTHDAYS
Today, April 10th, John Kozak, Joseph Kratzer, Mary Paul and Corey Shoff celebrate their birthdays as will Kathleen Compardo, Erin Gressick, Olivia Dziabo, Warren Krumenaker, Emilie Hershel, Nicholas Szala and Carmie Martynuska on the 11th.
On the 12th its party time for Krista Butterbaugh, Patricia Grove, James Martino, Chris Phillips and Patricia Tremel. Then on the 13th Sam Albarano Jr., Pat Barlick, Marty Arnold, Colton Clinemyer and William Walters all celebrate.
On the 14th Dana Bunting and Juliana Ricupero celebrate as will Joe Cyran, Shawna Franey, Mary Kozak, John Sanders, Kimberly Smith , Kimberly Wilkinson and Joe Podrasky on the 15th. On April 16th Tanner Clawson, Betsy Franey and Helen Talko all observe birthdays.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On April 15th Elaine and George Klayko will celebrate their wedding anniversary, that’s if George takes a few hours away from the War Memorial field to celebrate.
LEGION MEETI NG
The Post meeting and home association meeting of the Lilly Legion is tonight at 8 P.M.
An open invitation to all veterans not yet members who have served in the past 18 years is extended. Come see what your Legions all about.
July 03, 2008
