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CHRONICLE of OUR HOME AND HERITAGE Volume III – Issue III NOVEMBER - 2005
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CHRONICLE
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OUR HOME AND HERITAGE
Volume III – Issue III NOVEMBER - 2005
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Greetings Members of the Lilly-Washington Historical Society (L-WHS):
INDEX FOR NOVEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER
Page 3 – Delayed Publication Date for The History Book
Page 4 - HISTORY BOOK ORDER FORM
Page 5 – TOP – History Book - ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
Detach and use as Gift Certificate
For multiple gifts:
You can make copies of the form - or
Ask us for additional copies when you order Calendars
- BOTTOM – BICENTENNIAL COOKBOOK ORDER FORM
Page 7 – L-WHS 2006 CALENDAR ORDER FORM
(2003 – 2004 – 2005 L-WHS CALENDARS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE)
The 2006 Calendar is the fourth in our series of Bicentennial Calendars
There is a great Black & White Photo of the 1917 Italian Day Parade on the
Cover - and 12 monthly photos of: Local Businesses –the 1936 Flood - the
1937 Power Plant Fire - a 1916 Graduating Class – two football teams –
Piper’s Mine – and the Lilly Bank (celebrating its 100th Birthday).
Page 8 – Forms for ordering additional calendars
FORM for ordering THE LILLY TRAIN STATION Print
Page 9 The CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2006
OUR BICENTENNIAL YEAR
Page 10 – LISTING OF “LOCAL” HOTELS, MOTELS, BREAD& BREAKFASTS
Anyone planning to attend any of the major events of 2006, and in need of
accommodations, should make housing arrangements ASAP.
Two weekends, in particular, may prove troublesome for securing housing:
(over)
The “Wagon Train” weekend – June 23-25 is also the weekend for Thunder In The Valley – a weekend for Motorcyclists hosted by Johnstown. As many as 200,000 Bikers may be in the area that weekend (possibly an additional draw for some of our visitors) – but an event that will certainly make rooms scarce. Make Reservations Early
The Labor Day Weekend September 1-4 is the weekend for a number of events in the area – the largest being the Folk Fest in Johnstown Make Reservations early
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The First Major Bicentennial Event of 2006 – will be the
FOUNDER’S DAY PROGRAM Saturday Evening – February 4
(See the 2006 EVENT CALENDAR on Page 8 for Program Highlights)
Everyone is invited for what we plan to be a GALA EVENT !!
The Event is FREE – but because we will need a HEAD COUNT to prepare adequately
– A TICKET will be required for each person over 12 years old -
Tickets may be picked up at Gall’s Insurance - Main St.- Lilly - or call 814-886-2961
January 16th through January 27th - Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tickets will also be available after services at all four Lilly Churches
The weekend of January 28-29
If it is not possible to pick up tickets at Gall’s or at the Churches you may order them by mail between Monday January 9th and Friday, January 20th from:
Founder’s Day Tickets – c/o L-WHS – 417 Cleveland Street – Lilly PA 15938
Indicate: the Number of Tickets required –The Names of those attending
The Return Name – Address - Phone Number
NEEDED FOR DISPLAY AND RESEARCH IN THE L-WHS HERITAGE RM.
We intend to establish and maintain a folder for each of the Community’s Families, Schools, Churches, Businesses and Organizations. The folder will contain copies of all relevant materials including news clippings, obituaries, feature stories, birth and death certificates, charters, deeds and relevant legal documents, and IDENTIFIED PHOTOS!
PLEASE SHARE WITH THE L-WHS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
HISTORIES: Family Histories, Genealogical Charts and Listings, Scrapbooks, Diaries
EVENT MEMORIBILIA: Programs, Banners, Pendants, Badges, Medals, Photos, etc.
“LILLY” – “WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP” NAMED ITEMS: Calendars, Invoices,
Blotters, Bottles, Ad Items, Medals, etc.
PUBLICATIONS: Maps – SIGNAL (Lilly Newspaper), BUGLE (??Washington
Township Newspaper) Lilly Washington High School Publications:
Yearbooks, Flash (newspaper), Tattler (literary magazine)
Any questions – please call Jim Salony 814 886 7282 or e-mail lilly@l_whs.com
SORRY
Our History Book – THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY –
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE for Christmas 2005.
As editor of the History Book - I, Jim Salony, take full responsibility for disappointing all of you who ordered The Spirit of a Community for Christmas giving. No excuses. I was just not able to muster the requisite human resources to produce, in a timely manner, the quality publication you deserve. I am sincerely sorry.
Your support has been most encouraging. You have provided wonderful photos and well written memoirs for the History Book. You have submitted over $10,000 in Memorials and Remembrances for inclusion in the History Book, and by the time this newsletter is mailed, you will have purchased about one-third of the 1000 History Books that are to be printed. THANK YOU!
We intend to have Our History Book published as early as possible in Our Bicentennial Year of 2006. We are not going to rush to meet an arbitrary deadline and publish a book that would be less than the best product we are capable of producing. This History Book is a “once in 200 year” project, and we want it to do the Spirit of Our Community proud.
THREE THINGS TO NOTE:
1. THE DEADLINE FOR THE EARLY SALE DISCOUNT PRICE OF $32.OO ($37.00 SHIPPED) for the History Book has been extended to DECEMBER 31, 2005
(see details below and Order Form on reverse of this sheet)
2. We are including in this Newsletter Order Acknowledgements Form that can be used as a Gift Certificate by those who ordered a History Book to be given as a gift.
3. This publication delay allows us time to make ONE LAST PLEA FOR PHOTOS
We need photos of – MARTY’S LUNCH – STINEY’S – THE B.A.B. –TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS: Brown - Behe- Riley – Stromer etc. -Gas Stations – Stores – Clubs (particularly –The Old Victor Emmanuel III Club - & the “New” Italian Hall).
THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY
The Two Hundred Year History of Dundee – Washington Township – Lilly Borough
The History Book will consist of 300+ 8½” X 11” pages replete with copies of maps and documents - and rich in photos – complementing the fascinating story of the development of Our Community from the early 1800’s up to the present - all housed in an embossed hard cover. The History Book should be available early in 2006. 1000 copies are being ordered.
See the reverse side of this sheet for an order form
for the History Book at a special early buyer’s price.
L-WHS HISTORY BOOK ORDER FORM
(NOTICE: EARLY SALES DISCOUNT)
Early in our Bicentennial Year, 2006, the L-WHS plans to publish The Two Hundred Year History of our Community – from the establishment of Dundee (the beginning of our Community) in 1806, through the establishment of Washington Township in 1831, through the establishment of Lilly Borough in 1883, and on through to 2006.
The History Book will consist of 300+ 8 ½” X 11” pages, replete with copies of maps and documents, and rich in photos; all bound in an embossed hard cover. 1000 copies are being ordered.
History Books ordered after December 31, 2005, will cost $42.00 (tax included) for books picked up in Lilly + ($5.00 postage and handling for each book to be mailed.)
EARLY SALE DISCOUNT
History Books ordered and paid for by December 31, 2005, will cost $32.00 (tax included) for books picked up at Gall’s Insurance Agency – Main Street - Lilly
+ ($5.00 postage and handling per book to be mailed.)
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Prior to December 31, 2005, I would like to order:
No.
____ L-WHS History Book(s) @ $32.00 (to be picked-up in Lilly) $ _______
____ L-WHS History Book(s) @ $37.00 (to be mailed) $ _______
PRIOR TO December 31, 2005 – (For early sale discount)
Complete this L-WHS History Book order form and return it with a check payable to History Book - mail to:
History Book
c/o First National Bank of Lilly
Lilly, Pa. 15938
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Name Street Phone Number
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City State Zip
Any questions call Jim Salony 814 886 7282 – Email: lilly@l-whs.com
ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY
The Two Hundred Year History of Dundee–Washington Township – Lilly Borough
This History Book has been ordered for __________________________________
by _____________________________________________
and will be delivered to you early in 2006 – The Community’s Bicentennial Year.
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ORDER FORM FOR LILLY-WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL COOKBOOK
Our BICENTENNIAL COOKBOOK has an extraordinary collection of 640 HOMETOWN RECIPES – INDIVIDUALLY CREDITED - e.g. Aunt Josephine’s Buttermilk Cookies submitted by her niece Joan Jones - in a three-ring waterproof hard cover. For just $10.00 (+ $3.00 postage and handling)
I would prefer: ____Mail* ____Local Delivery** ___Pick-Up**
COOKBOOK ORDER FORM
NAME STREET ADDRESS
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CITY STATE ZIP PHONE NUMBER
(Please use a separate sheet for additional addresses)
*Add $3.00 postage for Each COOKBOOK that is to be mailed.
**Members may save postage by asking for local delivery or by indicating on the order forms that they will “pick-up” their COOKBOOKS at Gall’s Insurance Agency, Main Street, Lilly, Pa. – Mon. to Fri. – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
PLEASE COMPUTE YOUR BILL: (Price has tax included)
I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER:
___ # OF BICENTENNIAL COOKBOOK(S) @ $10.00 each _______
____ Total Number of Cookbooks to be mailed @ $ 3.00 each _______
Please make check or money order payable to
L-WHS BICENTENNIAL FUND for total _______
Send Orders to: L-WHS Bicentennial Fund –503 Main St.- Lilly, Pa. 15938
(NOTE: ORDER COOKBOOKS SEPARATELY FROM CALENDARS/PRINT
ORDER FORM FOR THE LWHS 2006 CALENDAR
_____ I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER ONE “MEMBER’S” CALENDAR FOR $1.OO
(BE SURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENT FOR 2005)
(HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIPS ARE CONSIDERED AS A SINGLE MEMBER)
Check one: ____Mail* ___Local Delivery** ___Pick-Up**
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LWHS MEMBER’S NAME STREET ADDRESS
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CITY STATE ZIP
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I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER ____ ADDITIONAL CALENDAR(S) AT $4.00 EACH..
_____ CALENDAR(S) ARE TO BE SENT TO:
#
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NAME STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
I would prefer: ____Mail* ____Local Delivery** ___Pick-Up**
( USE THE FORM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL ORDERS)
*Add $1.50 postage for Each Calendar that is to be mailed.
**Members may save postage by asking for local delivery or by indicating on the order forms that they will “pick-up” their calendars at Gall’s Insurance Agency, Main Street, Lilly, Pa. – Mon. to Fri. – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm after November 15, 2004.
A Limited Number of 2003-2004 -2005 LWHS Calendars are available –
To order, indicate 2003 – 2004 and/or 2005 on the order form(s) and add in the cost computation below:
PLEASE COMPUTE YOUR BILL: (Price has tax included)
1 2006 LWHS Member Calendar @ $1.00 - $1.00
___ Additional 2006 LWHS Calendars @ $4.00 each -
____ 2003-2004-2005 LWHS Calendars @ $4.00 each -
____ Total Number of Calendars to be Mailed @ $1:50 each - ______
Please make check or money-order payable to L-WHS) for -
Send Orders to: L-WHS – c/o First National Bank of Lilly – Lilly, Pa. 15938
I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER ____ ADDITIONAL CALENDAR(S) AT $4.00 EACH..
_____ CALENDAR(S) ARE TO BE SENT TO:
#
______________________________________________________________________
NAME STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
I would prefer: ____Mail* ____Local Delivery** ___Pick-Up**
I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER ____ ADDITIONAL CALENDAR(S) AT $4.00 EACH.
_____ CALENDAR(S) ARE TO BE SENT TO:
#
______________________________________________________________________
NAME STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
I would prefer: ____Mail* ____Local Delivery** ___Pick-Up**
-USE AN ADDITIONAL SHEET TO ORDER ADDITIONAL CALENDARS-
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The“LILLY TRAIN STATION” PRINT IS STILL AVAILABLE!!!
The COVER of the LWHS 2004 Calendar is an adaptation of a painting by Scott Steberger. A 16” x 20” (matted size) print of this painting “Lilly Train Station” is being sold for the benefit of the Lilly-Washington Historical Society.
Matted Print ($40.00*) Framed Print (100.00*) -*tax included – may be picked up at Gall’s Insurance Agency- 506 Main Street-Lilly, Pa.
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Those wishing TO ORDER A PRINT THAT IS TO BE SHIPPED should complete the following form. (You will be billed for the cost of the print and the related shipping cost to the designated address.)
I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER ____MATTED PRINT ____ FRAMED PRINT
TO BE SHIPPED TO:
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NAME STREET ADDRESS
________________________________________________________________________
CITY STATE ZIP
- USE AN ADDITIONAL SHEET TO ORDER ADDITIONAL PRINTS-
Send orders to:L-WHS–c/o First National Bank of Lilly–Lilly, Pa. 15938
CALENDAR OF EVENTS DURING THE 2006 BI-CENTENNIAL
February 4 Founders Day Program - Penn Cambria Intermediate School - Dutchtown
Including: Recognition Ceremony of Community Organizations
Recognition also of Youngest and Oldest Citizens
Ethnic music – Speakers - Dedication of Time Capsule
Snowman Contest - Ice Sculptor Display*.
March 17 St. Patrick Day Party at the Slavish Citizens Club celebrating Irish Heritage
Lilly Grade School Basketball Tournament
Museum Display of Basketball History during March.
April Library’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
May May 11 - Firemen's Gun Fest
May 27 - War Memorial Association Annual Dinner
Memorial Day - Dedication of Monument to A Company, 55 Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry - Civil War Reenactment of' “Flanigan's Charge"
June June 4 - Bi-centennial Poker Run for quads by Lilly Fire Company
June 23 -Arrival of Appalachian Wagon – Campfire – Mountain Program
June 24 –Wagon Train Parade – Early American Craft Display
June 25 - George (extended family) Genealogical Workshop
June 27 - Firemen's Week Carnival
July 15 KID'S DAY - Decorated Pet & Bike Parade, Prizes, Games, Food and
Entertainment for the Children of Lilly and Surrounding Communities.
August Triple AAABA Games at The Field - History of Lilly Baseball at Museum
August 17,18,19 -Central District Firemen's Convention
August 19 – Three Hour Bi-Centennial Parade Annual Polish picnic on
August 20 – Annual “Polish Picnic”
September LABOR DAY WEEK END HOMECOMING - Saturday Sept. 2 –
Opening Breakfast - Dedication of Plane #4 Portage Railroad Monument –
Lilly Area Families return to Field Days of the 50s and 60s - Evening of
Evening Dances at All the Town’s "Clubs" with Trolley Rides - Fireworks
Sunday Sept. 3 - a Homecoming Picnic for all who attended Lilly Schools
and Graduates of LWHS, Penn Cambria and Bishop Carroll from the Lilly
Area – with a SPECIAL SALUTE to LILLY- HIGH GRADUATES
October Ambulance Association Halloween Parade with accompanying Scarecrow
Contest - Museum Display-History of Lilly High School Bands
November Museum Display - Lilly-Washington Football History
Great Mountain Man Hunting Contest-on going-October through December
Turkey Bingo* - Community Lighting Ceremony for the Holiday Season
December "Old Fashioned Christmas" - Lighting Displays and Sleigh Rides. Tentative*
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814-886-5014 814-886 4757 814-886-2975
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Comfort Inn Courtyard by Marriott Days Inn
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814-693-1800 814-312-1811 814-943-4996
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Motel 6 Ramada Inn Comfort Inn
1500 Sterling Street 1 Sheraton Dr. 455 Theatre Drive
Altoona PA 16602 Altoona PA 16601 Johnstown PA 15904
814-946-7601 814-946-1631 814-266-3678
Econo Lodge Holiday Inn Hampton Inn
430 Napoleon Place 250 Market Street 129 Commerce Court
Johnstown, PA 15901 Johnstown PA 15901 Johnstown PA 15904
814-536-1114 800-433-5663 814-262-7700
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627 Solomon Run Road 453 Theatre Drive 155 Johns Street
Johnstown PA 15904 Johnstown PA 15904 Johnstown PA 15901
800-800-8000 814-262-9292 814-536-8771
CHECK THESE WEB-SITES FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.visitcentralpa.com www.visitjohnstown.com www.visitsomerset.net
ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY
The Two Hundred Year History of Dundee–Washington Township – Lilly Borough
This History Book has been ordered for __________________________________
by _____________________________________________
and will be delivered to you early in 2006 – The Community’s Bicentennial Year.
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ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY
The Two Hundred Year History of Dundee–Washington Township – Lilly Borough
This History Book has been ordered for __________________________________
by _____________________________________________
and will be delivered to you early in 2006 – The Community’s Bicentennial Year.
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ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY
The Two Hundred Year History of Dundee–Washington Township – Lilly Borough
This History Book has been ordered for __________________________________
by _____________________________________________
and will be delivered to you early in 2006 – The Community’s Bicentennial Year.
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ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE SPIRIT OF A COMMUNITY
The Two Hundred Year History of Dundee–Washington Township – Lilly Borough
This History Book has been ordered for __________________________________
by _____________________________________________
and will be delivered to you early in 2006 – The Community’s Bicentennial Year.
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