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THE PENNSYLVANIA STATEU UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

The Journal Companye 9 Fayette City, Pa.

The Fayette City SesquicentennialCommittee and the Citizensof Fayette City, Pennsylvania

join in presenting our

Sesquicentennial Celebrationcommemorating the

150th Anniversary of the Founding

of Fayette City

seven days and nights of fun and entertainment

July 30 through August 5-----------------------------------------------

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CHEVROLET co.SALUTES

Fayette City

ON IT'S 150th ANNIVERSARY-

Best Wishes

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To Our Visitors..Welcome

We extend a hearty greeting to old friends who have re-

turned to visit us this week. We hope that the newcomers

will enjoy themselves and feel like one of us. Take pleasurein our entertainment, events, exhibits and pageantry. Come

back to Fayette City again and again.

BOROUGH OF FAYETTE CITY

James Thirkield, Burgess

COUNCIL

John Canigiani, President of CouncilLeroy Gardner James DavisJacob Zubovic Lawrence MugrageLouis Alberta Frank Rihtarcik

M. P. McDonough, Sec'y

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Compliments

of.- .

George W.M;iler

Joseph W. CiavarraTailoring-Cleaning :

FUR STORAGE - REMODELING

- Made To Measure Suits -

ARROWSHIRTS, TIES, UNDERWEAR

SPORTSWEAR

FIGEL'S

Gulf Service Station

Compliments

of

Hamer -Coal...Comp

Hamer Coal Company

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Accept Our Thanks

The town of Fayette City, Pennsylvania is this week celebrating its 150thBirthday. This is a great undertaking which required great effort from everyperson in this town and the cooperation of nearby communities. The Sesquicen-tennial Executive Board thanks everyone who in any way helped us to make thiscelebration a success.

We appreciate the whole-hearted backing and assistance given us by thechurches and Civic Organizations of Fayette City.

Without the money subscribed by the people of our community to theSesquicentennial Bond Drive, we would have been unable to finance the initialstages of the celebration. We are deeply grateful for their financial assistance.

Six months of advance planning and preparation were necessary forthese events. The members of the many committees for this celebration haveworked many, many hours. The celebration week would not have been possiblewithout their inspiration and combined efforts. The members of the SpectacleDivision who planned, directed, staged, and performed in the Historical Reviewdeserve the praise of our entire community.

We wish to thank the radio stations and newspapers of surroundingrcommunities who have given publicity for our celebration.

We appreciate the advertising in our program which was done by localand district merchants.

Finally, we thank our visitors for coming. We are sure that with all thisgenerous help our celebration will be a great success.

Sincerely,Fayette City Sesquicentennial Committce

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Riggins and KurkowskiFRIGIDAIRE - MAYTAG

SPARTON TELEVISION

Belle Vernon, Pa.

Compliments of

Atlas Merchandising Co.Charleroi, Pa.

Fayette Feed Company

822-828 McKEAN AVE.

Charleroi, Pa.

Haas Shoe Store

530 FALLOWFIELD AVE.

Charleroi, Pa.

DIAL 3-2401

Tweeds Inc.THE STORE WHERE FRIENDS MEET

SEAMPRUFE-BARBIZON-KAYSERFINE SLIPS AND GOWNSEXCLUSIVE AT TWEEDS

521 FALLOWFIELD AVE.Charleroi, Pa.

W. E. Burns, Prop.

Compliments of

G. C. Murphy Co.Charleroi, Pa.

INCE1893

Charleroi, Pa.

Compliments of

Charleroi, Pa.

Once you try a N

suit, you will agree it to be topein quality values.

CA9 Wn ca OR* anWY.iw*u au vWU&.U(2-pc. suits)

sold exclusively by us in this section.

Charleroi, Pa.

Complimients

of

RIVERVIEW GRILL

Main and Market Sts.

Fayette City, Pa.

Compliments

of

Gladys G. MillerREAL ESTATE INSURANCE

305 MARKET STREET

Fayette City, Pa.

Monessen Laundromat

112 HOUR SERVICE

WASH AND DRY YOUR

CLOTHES HERE!

Russell Neudorfer, OwnerMonessen, Pa.

George Stefnik

THE BARBER

Fayette City, Pa.

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George M. McCrory& Son

Funeral Directors

24 Hour Ambulance Service

GEORGE M. McCRORY

HOWARD W. McCRORV

PHONE FAYETTE CITY 768

Fayette City, Pa.

Williams Pharmacy

Leonard Cherkin

Proprietor

Best WishesOn

Your 150th Birthday

Marine Bar

Wolf's Clothing StoreCharleroi, Pa.

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BEST WISHES

From

John G. CheckFurniture Co.

Monessen, Pa.

Wm. J. Coursin228 MAIN STREET FAYETTE CITY, PA.

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS SERVICE NOTARY PUBLIC

FIRE AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

PHONE 1132

Ann's RestaurantHOME COOKED MEALS

HOME MADE PIES

Main Street Fayette City, Pa.

PHONE 671-J

Anna Mae Coates, Proprietor

714 McKean Ave. Charleroi, Pa.

PHONES 3-6567-3-8301

Sanders The FloristSTORE MONONGAHELA PHONE 1498

Greenhouse Monongahela-Bentleyville Road

PHONE 1574

LANDSCAPERS AND FERN DECORATORS

ONE-HALF CENTURY OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE

The First National BankOF ROSCOE, PA.

MEMBER

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

J. Kenneth Hill, Owner

Duwall Lumber CompanyLUMBER AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES

533-535 FAYETTE STREET

Belle Vernon, Pa.

PHONE 220

Lewis Motor Sales

Chrysler and Plymouth Cars

MORAVEK' SCLOVER FARM STORE

FOX GROCERYCOMPANY

VESELYCLOVER FARM STORE

III

Compliments ofCity Post 484

Happy Birthday Fayette City

RUSSELL BROS.BEER DISTRIBUTORS

Fayette City, Pa.

Fayette City Hardware andAppliance Co.

Fayette City, Pa.

Fayette

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George M. Ferris

PLUMBING & HEATING

CONGRATULATIONS

Fayette City

Jerry's Beauty Shoppe

Compliments of

Richard M. Richardson

DISTRICT MANAGER

Equitable Life Assurance SocietyOF THE UNITED STATES

Compliments of

Ward Supply Co. Inc.

West Brownsville, Pa.

Compliments of

Holder's Garage

Compliments of

Diaper Bar

AT

Allen's Crossroads

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CoachesROUTE 51

VISIT OUR SILVER BAR AND LOUNGE

BEER - WINES - LIQUORSDANCING NIGHTLY

Compliments of

FIRST NATIONAL BANKOf Charleroi

MEMBER

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Compliments of

BLUE TOP HOTEL

ROUTE 51

ROBERT GROUNDSProprietor

S. MAIN STREETBENTLEYVILLE, PA.

I Phone Bentleyville 196

Bentleyville Plumbingand Heating

FURNACES-AIR CONDITIONING

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

The First National Bank

of Belle Vernon

MEMBER

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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HAUBE'S FLOWERS

Charleroi, Pa.

Smith's Turkey Farm

Fayette City, Pa.

R.D. I

Phone Belle Vernon 369-M

WINSHIP ESSO STATIONand

DAIRY BARCHARLES H. and ROSE WINSHIP

Fayette City, Pa.R. D. 1 ROUTE 711

Compliments of

Mellon National Bank andTrust Co.

CHARLEROI OFFICE

MEMBER

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Compliments of

Charleroi Savings

and Trust Co.

MemberFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation

PARK CASINO

Monessen, Pa.

DINING AND DANCING

- ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY -

-Dancing Every Friday Night-

At

The PinesGOOD FOOD AND LIQUOR

BROWNSVILLE AND GILLESPIE ROAD

Fayette City, Pa.R. D. 1.

Harris Service Stationand

Grocery StoreICE CREAM - POP

TEXACO GAS AND OILS

ROUTE 711 GILLESPIE

Fayette City, Pa.R. D. 1

Joseph Harris, Sr., Prop.

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Zhfe borough of 2afette Titg, 13eunsUeg ania,domamemoratiug its 15Ote knuihersarg

_ PRESENTS -

Fayette City Historical ReviewSCENE I-INDIAN SCENE

In this scene the narrator tells of the first citizens of Fayette City, the Indians of this region. The curtainparts, showing an Indian village. The Indian braves do a dance of Thanksgiving for a good harvest.

SCENE II-THE WHITE MEN COMENarrator tells of the first white settlers of the region. The curtain parts, showing a minuet on the porch of

Col. Cook's home in honor of the visiting George Washington.Narrator tells of the Whiskey Rebellion. The curtain parts showing a mob scene protesting the tax levied on

the chief product of the region by Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of Treasury, and the new United StatesGovernment.

Narrator describes the planning of Freeport, or Fayette City, in 1800. Colonel Cook and Joseph Downer areshown measuring lots with their clothes line.

SCENE HI-CHURCHES AND SCHOOLSNarrator relates the history of our local churches and schools. An early school and church scene is enacted

on the stage.

SCENE IV-INDUSTRIAL SCENENarrator tells of the industries found in Fayette City during its 150 years. Representatives of each indus-

try act out the work of the industry as it is mentioned by the narrator.

SCENE V-FIRE AND DISASTERNarrator tells of the fires which destroyed much of Fayette City about 1900. The dance of the flames pays

tribute to the men whose lives were lost in these disasters. The narrator mentions mine explosions of this period.Death scene.

SCENE VI-TRANSPORTATIONNarrator tells of the importance of the Monongahela River in transportation. Various types of boats cross

the stage in the background. The rough treatment of the Steamer Fayette, by the Southern sympathizers ofFayette City at the close of the Civil War period is related. The Waltz, typical dance of the Civil War period,is staged.

Narrator tells of the coming of the Railroad in 1896. Gay Nineties Scene is enacted with the girls doing theCancan Dance.

SCENE VII-NATIONALITY SCENENarrator tells of the coming of many nationalities to Fayette City at the turn of the century. The national-

ities are honored in dance.

SCENE VIIH-FINALENarrator relates the history of the town during the present century. Scene is presented honoring heroes of

two World Wars. Pageant closes with the crowning of the Popularity Queen of Fayette City.

-: CASTRev. H. D. Hough

ORGANIST ........... Mrs. Carl FrantzMiss Kathleen Scullion

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Scene IINDIAN PERIOD

SQUAWSMrs. John RussellMrs. Robert ParkMiss Catherine RussellMrs. William OpfarMrs. Edward MoskalaMrs. H. C. CunninghamMrs. Wilfred Young

INDIANSJoseph AlbertaPhilip MotsayAllen ParkBernard Lee SarraRobert JonesJack YoungKenneth KarceskyWillard JonesJoseph SarraRobert CunninghamDonald YoungDennis LiviRaymond MoodyDuane MillerCharles GradosMike HancockKenneth LindeyMerle MillerRobert Smith

INDIA: CHILDRENWilma GradosBuddy FerrisJames BatwinisAndrew LorinchakLinda Wilson

Scene IITHE WHITE MEN COME

Mr. Jasper HareMr. Miller BoagMr. James YatesMr. Thomas EvansMr. Herman TraderMr. Wooda Brightwell

MINUETDirectress Mrs. John BarnesPianist Mrs. Sara MongAssistant Pianist

Miss Sue RittenhouseMrs. Virginia AllenMr. Ralph AllenMrs. Blanche LynnMr. Otis RittenhouseMiss Mary LeightyMr. John BarnesMrs. Nellie ArisonMr. Clayton ArisonMrs. Jane ForsythMr. Howard ForsythMrs. Evie SilbaughMr. Kenneth Silbaugh

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SCHOOL SCENE

Wanda WintersJane HargarThurman SmithDonald SchroyerAndrew LorinchakKay BerisKay AutherCharlotte LindeyHelen Grados

CHURCHES and SCHOOLS Charlene Turik

CHURCH CHOIRGerald DeversMr. Fred WeightmanMr. Joseph MoravekMrs. Wellington BaldwinMrs. Park RussellMiss Mary WinnMiss Margaret WinnMr. John MurtMr. Domenick CanigianiMiss Georgia NicholsonMiss Janet MathewsonMrs. John BowersMrs. George TrothMiss Florence SobekMiss Ann SobekMiss Janie RoyMr. James MarriottMr. John TraversariMrs. Fred BrightwellMrs. Samuel MillerMiss Helen ScullionMr. Joseph DorconMrs. George HancockMrs. Bertha RobertsMrs. Aldo StagiMrs. William Elliott

Margaret CalcekAudrey DeversGail CramerJudy DewarDixie McCroryAudrey TiernanHarold RussellNorman Russell

Scene IVINDUSTRY

Mrs. Clarence YoungMr. Lester LiviskieMr. Albert RobertsKeith StarkJohn Edward ArrowMr. Edwin HindmarshMr. Herman TraderRobert StimmellRobert YoungRobert BlackaClaude NuttFrank DeversMr. Edward ApplegateOliver Niemala

Scene VFIRE AND DISASTER

FIRE-DANCE

Kathleen WaltonAudrey DewarBetty DewarLillian SmithMona Lee McDonaldMary Ellen BarkerVirginia ScullionJoan CunninghamElizabeth Mae HamerEthel GrummerMary YuskoElsie CarneyVirginia MoatsMary MoatsJune CramerSara AllenGrace Watson

DEATH SCENEMr. Jasper HareMr. Miller BoagMr. James YatesMrs. William OpfarMrs. Wilfred YoungMrs. Edward MoskalaMrs. Charles MorganScene VI

TRANSPORTATION

WALTZ SCENECIVIL WAR PERIOD

Mrs. Raymond Miller andMr. Peter GardnerMrs. Vernon Smith andMr. Gerald DeversMrs. Russell Jones andMr. Kenneth Humphries

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy GardnerMr. and Mrs. Bernard SarraMr. and Mrs. Frank DewarMr. and Mrs. Jack StocktonMr. and Mrs. Randall EvansMr. and Mrs. Joseph

WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Victor Jesick

CANCAN DANCEGAY NINETIES

Dana BaldwinHelen YuskoMary LaytonLeah MarriottJulia DohanichDorothy ZelenskiMariam PeggMary Ann Puskas

9NARRATOR

PIANIST

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Cast - ContinuedScene VII

NATIONALITY SCENEENGLISH

COUNTRY DANCE

Kathleen WaltonAudrey DewarBetty DewarLillian SmithMona Lee McDonaldMary Ellen BarkerVirginia ScullionJoan CunninghamElizabeth Mae HamerEthel GrummerMary YuskoElsie CarneyVirginia MoatsMary MoatsJune CramerSara AllenGrace Watson

POLKA

Mrs. Raymond Miller andMr. Peter GardnerMrs. Vernon Smith andMr. Gerald DeversMrs. Russell Jones andMr. Kenneth HumphriesMr. and Mrs. Leroy GardnerMr. and Mrs. Bernard SarraMr. and Mrs. Frank DewarMr. and Mrs. Jack StocktonMr. and Mrs Randall EvansMr. and Mrs. Joseph WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Victor Jesick

IRISHDana BaldwinHelen YuskoMary LaytonLeah MarriottDorothy ZelenskiJulia DohanichMariam PeggMary Ann Puskas

Scene VIIIFINALE

Mr. Donald MossburgMr. William GardnerMr. George YuskoMr. Edward SobekMrs. Edward McGeeMrs. Robert ParkMr. Robert PivarnikMr. George GardnerMr. Thomas OsborneMr. Randall EvansMr. William CiavarraRonald MartinAudrey DeversGeorgia NicholsonMrs. Wellington BaldwinMr. Fred WeightmanMr. Joseph MoravekMrs. Park Russell'

Miss Mary WinnMiss Margaret WinnMr. John MurtMr. Domenick CanigianiMiss Janet MathewsonMrs. John BowersMrs. George TrothMiss Florence SobekMiss Ann SobekMiss Janie RoyMr. James MarriottMr. John Traversari

Mrs. Fred BrightwellMrs. Samuel MillerMiss Helen Scullion

Mr. Joseph Dorcon

Mrs. George Hancock

Mrs. Bertha Roberts

Mrs. Aldo Stagi

Celebration Ball Patrons

MR. and MRS. JAMES M. THIRKIELD MR. and A

DR. and MRS. E. B. SLOTERBECK MR. and b

DR. and MRS. A. S. SICKMAN MR. and 1I

DR. and MRS. ALAND C. DENT MR. and Iv

MRS. LOUIS MILLER MR. and IMISS FLORENCE GATER MR. and 1I

DR. and MRS. J. R. CONNELLY MR. and AMR. and MRS. WILLIAM EVANS, SR. MR. and I

DR. and MRS. W. E. TREZISE MR. and A

MR. and MRS. J. H. RENSTROM MR. and I

MR. and MRS. GEORGE HANCOCK MR. and A

MR. and MRS. WALTER RIDGWAY MR. and A

MR. and MRS. LOUIS SAMBERG MR. and I1

MR. and MRS. JOSEPH CIAVARRA MR. and I

MR. and MRS. HOWARD OPFAR MR. and:

MR. and MRS. GEORGE MILLER MR. and I

MR. and MRS. CHARLES KUHNS MR. and I

DR. and MRS. J. J. BUCH MR. FREI

MISS MARY KAY MARINAK MR. and 1

MR. and MRS. PAUL MORAVEK MR. and I

MR. and MRS. FRANK RIHTARCIK MRS. EDV

MR. and MRS. JAMES DAVIDSON DR. and A

MR. and MRS. JAMES E. HAMER MRS. ROB

IRS. HOWARD McCRORYIRS. GEORGE M. McCRORYIRS. STEPHEN FIGELIRS. LEROY GARDNERIRS. GEORGE ROYIRS. MATT MARKISHIRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMSIRS. JOHN RAZZANDOIRS. JOHN CANIGIANIM1RS. PATRICK HYNESIRS. THOMAS CONWAY

IRS. JACK STOCKTON

IRS. ALSON ROY

MRS. JOSEPH ALBERTA

MRS. GEORGE DOHAN

MRS. ROBERT PREMOSHIS

MRS. HAROLD HUMPHRIES

) WEIGHTMANMIRS. DONALD STEPHENS

IRS. THOMAS DENT

VARD D. STEINMAN, SR.

IRS. FRANCIS SMITH

BERT WILLIAMS,

Sesquicentennial ProgramCHURCH DAY

SUNDAY, JULY 30, 1950MASS AT ST. EDWARD'S CHURCH ................................................................. 8:30 A. M., 10:30 A. M.MASS AT ST. EUSEBIUS CHURCH .9................................................................:15 A. MI.SPECIAL HOUR OF WORSHIP AT ALL PROTESTANT CHURCHES ...... ...................................... 11 A. M. to 12:00 NoonSONG FEST AT REVIEW FIELD ............................... ; 8:00 P. M.

EDUCATIONAL DAYMONDAY, JULY 31, 1950

OPENING OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FAYETTE ...CITY SCHOOL .11:00 A. M.OPENING OF KANGAROO COURT AND MIDWAY .................................................. 12:00 NOONTOUR THROUGH ALLENPORT PLANT OF PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANY ......................... ....................... 2:00 P. M.JUDGING OF HOBBY SHOW AT FAYETTE CITY SCHOOL ......................... .................................................... 4:00 P. M.ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR JAMES H. DUFF ........... ............... ............................. . ..................... :00 P. M.

(AT REVIEW FIELD)HISTORICAL REVIEW AT REVIEW FIELD ............................................................................. 8:30 P. M.FUN ON THE MIDWAY ........................................................ 12:00 NOON-12:00 MIDNIGHT

HOMRECOMING DAYTUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1950

TOUR OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE SCHOOL ......... ............................................... 11:00 A. M.LUNCHEONS AT THE VARIOUS CHURCHES ........................................................ 12:30 P. M.BAND CONCERT BY CHARLEROI HIGH SCHOOL BAND ........................................................ 2:00 P. M.WATER EVENT

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HISTORICAL MUSEUM WILL BE OPENED AT THE SCHOOL ............................................................ 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.MERCHANTS BALL GAME AT FAYETTE CITY BALL PARK .......................................................................... 6:15 P. M.HISTORICAL REVIEW AT REVIEW FIELD .......................................................................... S:30 P. M.FUN ON THE MIDWAY . ................................................ ......................... 12:00 NOON-12:00 MIDNIGHT

YOUTH DAYWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1950

SO A P B O X D E R B Y ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12:30 P . M .COMPETITIVE SPORTS AT REVIEW FIELD .......... ................................................................ 2:00 P. M.HISTORICAL MUSEUM WILL BE OPENED AT THE SCHOOL ............................................................ 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.BASEBALL GAME AT FAYETTE CITY BALL PARK ...............................................................

- 6:15 P. M.(Legion vs. New Eagle)

HISTORICAL REVIEW AT REVIEW FIELD .8:30 P. M.STREET DANCING (Near School) .......................................................................... 9:00 P. M. - 12:00 MIDNIGHTFUN ON THE MIDWAY ........................................................................... 12:00 NOON-12:00 MIDNIGHT

LABOR AND INDUSTRY DAYTHURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1950FLOAT PARADE ............. TUSAAGT31902:00 P. 14.F L O A T P A R A D E ...~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

SPEAKING AT REVIEW FIELD ........................................................................... 4:00 P. M.P. E. SANCE, WORKS MANAGER OF PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANYEUGENE MAURICE, DISTRICT MANAGER OF CIO

DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS COMPETITION AT REVIEW FIELD ................................................ .......................... 7:30 P. M.FUN ON THE MIDWAY ....................... 12:00 NOON-12:00 .............. MIDNIGHT

MERCHANTS DAYFRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1950

GALA OPENING OF OLD FASHIONED BARGAIN DAY-ALL DAY EVENTP E T P A R A D E ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 :00 P . MMERCHANTS BALL GAME AT FAYETTE CITY BALL PARK .......................................................... 6:15 P. M.CELEBRATION BALL WITH TOMMY TUCKER AND HIS ORCHESTRA . 9:00 P. M.

(AT FAIRHOPE SKATING RINK)FUN ON THE MIDWAY ...................... 12:00 NOON-12:00 MIDNIGHT

GRAND FINALESATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1950

B A B Y P A R A D E .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 :30 P . M .F IR E M E 'S PA R A D E ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 :30 P . M .F IR E W O R K S .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0 :30 P . M .FUN ON THE MIDWAY ................................................................................................................................ ................... 12:00 NOON-12:00 MIDNIGHT

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Fayette City Sesquicentennial Executive BoardGENERAL CHAIRMAN ........... ............................ MR. JAMES M. THIRKIELDCO-CHAIRMAN. ....................................... MR. LEROY GARDNERVICE CHAIRMEN ........................................ MRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS

MR. HOWARD McCRORYSECRETARY ....................................... MRS. WAYNE HAWKERASSISTANT SECRETARY ....................................... MRS. ALAND C. DENTTREASURER ....................................... MRS. JOHN WILSONFINANCE DIVISION CHAIRMEN .................................. .... MR. GEORGE HANCOCK

MRS. ALAND C. DENTPUBLICITY DIVISION CHAIRMEN ....................................... MRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS

MISS BETTY EVANSSPECTACLE DIVISION CHAIRMEN ....................................... MR. JOHN A. WHEELER

MR. FRANK A. DEWARSPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION CHAIRMAN ................................ MR. JACK STOCKTON

Fayette City Sesquicentennial Committees

Finance DivisionFINANCE DIVISION CHAIRMAN ....................................... MR. GEORGE HANCOCKFINANCE DIVISION CO-CHAIRMAN ....................................... MRS. ALAND C. DENT

UNDERWRITINGMr. George Hancock ChairmanMrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.

Edward BatwinisEdwin HindmarshJ. H. RenstromBen HollidayStephen FigelDon MossburgGeorge RaineyHoward McCroryJoseph CiavarraGeorge DohanLouis MillerHoward OpfarNorman HumphriesHarry Shanks

CONCESSIONSMr. James M. ThirkieldMr. Howard OpfarMr. George Roy

NOVELTIESMrs. Edwin Hindmarsh ChairmanMrs. Ben HollidayMrs. Clarence YoungMrs. Robert BrinegarMrs. Thomas ConwayMrs. Gilbert YoungMrs. John PhillipsMiss Leah MarriottbMiss Elizabeth Mae HamerMiss Virginia ScullionMrs. Samuel MillerMiss Janice WeightmanMiss Jean GardnerMrs. Alson RoyMiss Geraldine Jones

QUEEN CONTESTMrs. Read Brightwell ChairmanMrs. Ben HollidayMrs. Melrose StewartMrs. Stanton FarquharMiss Frances VeselyMrs. Jacob ZubovicMiss Jean GardnerMrs. Edward Applegate, Jr.

OFFICIAL PROGRAMMr. George Hancock ChairmanMrs. Aland C. DentMr. Howard McCroryMr. Jack StocktonMr. Joseph MoravekMr. J. H. RenstromMrs. Joseph WilliamsMr. James M. ThirkieldMiss Betty EvansMrs. Wayne HawkerMrs. Jack StocktonMr. Joseph Williams

KANGAROO COURTMr. Fred Holder ChairmanMr. Paul Moravek Co-ChairmanMr. Paul JesickMrs. Edwin HindmarshMrs. Stephen FigelMr. J. H. RenstromMr. Jack Beattie

Publicity Division and CommitteesPROMOTIONAL

*PUBLICITY DIVISIONMrs. Joseph Williams ChairmanMiss Betty Evans Co-Chairman

PRESSMissMrs.Mrs.Mrs.MissAM rs.Mrs.

Geraldine Jones ChairmanMildred JaneriEdwin HindmarshJoseph AlbertaJo Ann BlatnikNick TurikLeroy Gardner

Mr. Frank McCurdy ChairmanMr. Willis JohnsonMrs. Thomas ConwayMrs. Patrick Hynes

DECORATIONSMrs. Edwin HindmarshMrs. Leroy GardnerMiss Geraldine JonesMrs. Mildred JaneriMr. Nick TurikMr. Joseph WilliamsMr. Bernard SarraMr. Leroy GardnerMr. George Breckenridge

DISTRIBUTIVE

Mr. Joseph Williams ChairmanMr. Bernard SarraMr. Nick TurikMr. George Breckenridge

RADIO

Mrs. George RoyMrs. George TrothMr. James HamerMr. Raymond Barker

Chairman

Special Events Division and CommitteesSPECIAL EVENTS

Mr. Jack Stockton ChairmanRELIGIOUS PARTICIPATION

Rev. H. D. Hough ChairmanRev. Charles W. RibickRev. W. D. SavageRev. Briant 0. S. B.Rev. John BowersRev. Arthur WarnerRev. C. R. EllenbergerRev. George L. Bayha

EDUCATIONAL DAYMrs. George Troth ChairmanMiss Margaret Restrom

Co-ChairmanMrs. George RaineyMrs. Howard McCroryMrs. Ellis SisleyMrs. George SpalterMrs. Robert WilliamsMrs. James LarimerMiss DeEtte MaudeMr. George RaineyMr. Thomas Marriott, Sr.Mr. Thomas Marriott, Jr.Mr. Walter Ridgway, Jr.Mr. Harvey Barker

HOMECOMING DAYMrs. James M. Thirkield

ChairmanMrs. Richard Auther

Co-ChairmanMrs. Vernon SmithMrs. Mildred JaneriMrs. Louis MillerMrs. Bernard SarraMrs. George BreckenridgeMiss Mary McDonoughMrs. James Hamer

MERCHANTS' DAYMr. Jack StocktonMr. Joseph Moravek

PET PARADEMrs. George Rainey ChairmanMr. Charles KuhnsMr. Claude NuttMr. William NuttMrs. Philip KarceskyPhilip Karcesky, Jr.

Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.

BABY PARADEJasper Hare ChairmanLouis SambergPaul JesickAndrew BircsakHoward McCrory

FIREMEN'S PARADEMr. Earl M. Opfar ChairmanMr. Edward SobekMr. James MoodyMr. Walter Zelenski

LABOR AND INDUSTRY DAYMr. James M. Thirkield ChairmanMr. Howard McCroryMrs. Joseph WilliamsMr. Jerome WilliamsMr. Louis SambergMr. William BeattieMr. Jack StocktonMr. William CiavarraMr. Bevan Freshwater

HISTORICALWINDOW DISPLAY

Mr. Wayne Hawker

FIREWORKS

Mr. Leroy GardnerMr. Frank RihtarcikMr. Bernard SarraMr. Wayne Hawker

Chairman

CELEBRATION BALL

Mrs. Aland C. Dent ChairmanDr. Aland C. Dent Co-ChairmanMrs. Donald StephensMrs. George DohanMrs. Park RussellMiss Gertrude MarkishMrs. Louis SambergMr. William CiavarraMrs. Thomas ConwayMr. John MurtMrs. Richard RichardsonMr. Jack BeattieMrs. Edward VeselyMrs. Joseph AlbertaMrs. Stephen FigelMrs. Robert Premoshis

YOUTH DAY

Mr. Jesse SmithMrs. George HancockMrs. Wayne HawkerMr. Raymond Barker

Chairman

STREET DANCING

Mr. George RoyMrs. Earl OpfarMrs. James MoodyMrs. William OpfarMr. William Opfar

Chairman

Spectacle Division and CommitteesSPECTACLE DIVISION

Mr. John A. Wheeler ChairmanMr. Frank A. Dewar Co.Chairman

TALENTMrs. Edward Batwinis ChairmanMrs. Raymond Barker

Co-ChairmanMiss Hildred NelsonMiss Lucille NelsonMars. Wellington BaldwinMrs. Clyde WyattMrs. Edward VeselyMiss Sara Jean ScullionMiss Kathleen ScullionMrs. John A. Wheeler

COSTUME AND MAKE-UPMrs. W. Glenn Burig ChairmanMarjorie Ferris

Mrs.MissMrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.

Alfred MakepeaceMary McDonoughRichard RichardsonRussell JonesOscar PaegertElmer RussellJohn Wilson

SCENARIOMiss Betty EvansMrs. Wayne Hawker

PROPERTIESMr. Robert Williams ChairmanMir. Wilbur Long Co-ChairmanMrs. James WelchMiss Geraldine JonesMr. Edward MoskalaMr. James MarriottMr. Willard Jones

CONSTRUCTIONMr. Jacob ZubovicMr. James MoodyMr. Joseph ButlerMr. James ButlerMr. Guy SturgisMr. William RutledgeMr. George BronsonMr. John WilsonMr. Miller Boag

DESIGN AND SCENERYMr. John Murt ChairmanMr. Jack BeattieMr. E. H. JohnsonMr. Floyd La RueMr. William UsherMr. Kenneth WeightWilliam JaneriMiss Pearl Kish

Due to Printer's deadline some names may be omitted. The Celebration Com-mittee hereby offers its sincere thanks to those members of the cast and committeeswho did not receive program credits.

Kuhns ConfectioneryAND

Newsstand

Main Street Fayette City, Pa.

Compliments of

Mount Vernon Inn

Uniontown, Pa.

Where Quality Costs LessButterick Patterns

FormerlyThos. P. Tweed Co.

426 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi3-5578

Charleroi, Pa.

Nichols Florists

PHONE 272

Belle Vernon, Pa. R. D. 9

Lynnwood Garage

PHONE 551

Belle Vernon, Pa.

R. D. 2

Levinson's Jewelers

Charleroi, Pa.

Charl3roi Shoe Merchants

Compliments of

Mights Book Store

509 McKean Ave. Charleroi, Pa.

Compliments of

Charleroi, Pa.THE STORE FOR MEN'S CLOTHES

Compliments of

DISTRICT NO. 4

UNITED MINE WORKERSOF

AMERICAW. J. HYNES, PRESIDENT

MICHAEL P. HONUS, SECRETA RI -TREASURER

COLLINS

Department StoreCharleroi, Pa.

Ann Coal CompanyWalter Wozniak

Compliments of

ElMaIL

andJIMMY LIVI

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COMPLIMENTS TO FAYETTE CITY

THE ORIGINAL HOME OF --THE

Brownsvl le Construction Co.

BUILDERS BUILDING SUPPLIERS

BROWNSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

ECONOMY STORE

Fayette City, Pa.

GRANT & BLISSHARDWARE

Charleroi, Pa.;

HUNTINGTON LABORATORIES, INC.

HUNTINGTON, INDIANA

MARSHALL'SPLUMBING - HEATING

313 McKean Ave.

VISIT OUR BASEMENT STORE

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Charleroi, Pa.

FRESHWATER

SERVICE

STATION

Phone 9798

Pittsburgh Coal

Company

Compliments of

Samberg's

Exclusive AgencyFOR

Adam Hats

Flo Gater Shop

-Hats - DressesAccessories

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Joseph Packing Co.CHOICE BEEF, PORK, LAMB, VEAL

Connellsville, Pa.

Monack Bros.WHOLESALE FRUIT, PRODUCE

Distributors of Schlitz

800-806 McKean Ave. Charleroi, Pa.

Mary Kay's Beauty SalonSecond & Market Streets

PHONE 660

Mary Kay, Proprietor

SESQUICENTENNIAL SPECIAL$12.50 Cold Wave-$8.00

July 30 to Aug. 5

Charles GilletteSHOE REPAIR SHOP

Main St. Fayette City, Pa.

Jimmy's Tavern

Fayette City, Pa.

Granlund & BellJIEWELRY & APPLIANCES

SYLVANIA TELEVISION

Main St. Fayette City, Pa.

Compliments ofDr. J. H. Cole

Compliments ofHamer's Dairy Bar

Bircsak Feed & Supply

320 Main St. Fayette City, Pa.

Patterson DairyRICH GROVE FARM

PURE GUERNSEY MILK

Belle Vernon, Pa. R. D.Main St.

Compriments of

Physicians of

Fayette City

DRY GOODS

'11af rBaa , ,,z~q-1q~M

121 McKEAN AVE. 420 FALLOWFIELD AVE.

Cliarleroi, Pa.

WALL PAPER WINDOW SHADES

PHONE 3-8412

Compliments of

John Canigian

DIAL 3-4630

Kraft's Flower ShopJ. L. Kraft, Florist

"FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS"

"It Pays to See Jay"

939 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa.

CHARLEROI LUMBER CO.Corner First & McKean Ave. Charleroi, Pa

Phone 3-6541

CONGRATULATIONS

FU IT -F L_ eo nILo VF URNITUR ALLE.

Charleroi, Pa.

Compliments of

Bell TheatreFayette City, Pa.,

CURTAINS^

John L. BakeFUNERAL DIRECTOR

Fayette City, Pa.

CHARLEROI SUPPLY CO.LUMBER - MILLWORK

BUILDERS SUPPLIES

CHARLEROI YARD2nd St. Penna. R. B.

PHONE 3-6571

MONESSEN YARD

259 E. Donner Ave.

PHONE 1640

Stockton Bros.WELCOMES YOU

To the

SesquicentennialDrop in and visit us, and if you are shopping minded you'll find tthe best in high grade

meats, fresh produce, and a complete line of

Pomco Perfect Foods

MEMBER

UNITED FOOD STORES

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Compliments of

BOSTON STORE581-83 MeKean Ave

DONORA, PA."The Place To Go For Names You Know"

THE STORE FOR PARTICULAR WOMEN

TROTH'S ATLANTIC SERVICE48 CONNELLSVILLE STREET

UNIONTOWN, PA.

PHONE 9122

LUBRICATION

COMPLETE SERVICEWASHING

Andrew's Service Station

ESSO PRODUCTS

ANDREW STEFANICK, PROPRIETOR

PHONE 9787

Compliments of

OPFAR'S

Barber Shop

The Fayette City Journal"The Old Home Newspaper"

Recording Its 50th Year Of Local History and News

Established in 1900

PFLEGHARDTFURNITURE COMPANY

416-18 Fallowfield Ave.

Charleroi, Pa.

GENE & BOOTS

.403 McKEAN AVE.

Charleroi, Pa.

QUALITY CANDIES

WAYNE'S

Quality Shop

COATS, SUITS, AND DRESSES

Charleroi, Pa. .

ROBERT SIMPSON

COAL HAULING

California, Pa.

PHONE 2312

HarryCochran

Candidate forAssembly

Second District

Nicholas"NICK"

KornickCandidate forAssembly

Second Distict

GovernorRichardson

Dilworth0

Secretary ofInternal Affairs

Frank W. Ruth

Re-ElectCongressman

AnthonyCovaIcante

Eustace H.Bane

for

State SenatorUnited States

SenatorFrancis J,

Myers

Judge ofSupreme CourtMichael J.

Eagen

E. GaddSnider

for AssemblySecond District

IlJ iggsI.Wheeler

for AssemblyFirst District

LieutenantGovernor

Michael A.Musmanno

0Judge of

Superior CourtRoy 1. Carson

This Message Is Sponsored By TheDEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF FAYETTE CO.

William J. Graham, Chairman

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D'Iis Rags ffL seld~ateld an dl/enosy of Iaytffi Cty 23 uwanf and Pi'tofrk ona[ ifleo/2 1eand J7iaz Q/iIo !gave Ta.h .l'v foz Out Counhy

MICHAEL ALDERSWILLIAM ALLENWILLIAM H. ATHEY

JAMES BAILEYTHORNTON BALDWINA. D. BARKERWM. T. BARKERFRANK BARRFRANK BELLJOHN BELLWM. H. BINNSSTEWART BLACKAJ. L. BLAINEYJOSEPH BONDIH. M. BRINERJOHN BRINERANDREW BROWNJOHN BROWN

JOSEPH HETHERINGTON,DR. U. F. HIGINBOTHAMWILLIAM HILLJAMES HINDMARSHWILLIAM HOUGHJ. W. HOWESDR. C. R. HUSTONJAMES J. HYNES

FRANK JOHNSONMRS. JOHNSON

DR. KEILDR. A. M. KENNEDYJOSEPH KINGLOUIS KREPPSJAMES KREPPSBUHER KREPPS

SR. WILLIAM RILEYDR. ROBERTSROBERT ROBINSON

J. SAFIERM. SAFIERM. SAMBERGFRANK E. SCROGGSJOHN SHAWJOHN SHERMANJACOB SHERMANWILLIAM SHERMANJ. P. SLOTERBECKG. W. SPALTERE. D. STEINMAN, SR.BENTON STEPHENSWALTER STOCKTONDR. B. L. STOLLARA. E. STRAWN

WILLIAM CARLISLEJOHN CARREDWARD CASHDOLLARDR. CHAS. CONNELLYHUGH H. CONNELLYLOUIS COPELESLIE COOGANJOHN CROFTH. R. CROUSHORE

JOSEPH DOWNER

ALLEN ELDER

THOMAS FAWCETTEARL FLEMINGHARVEY FLEMINGLEROY FLEMINGSEWARD FLEMINGWILLIAM FORSYTHEW. E. FRAZIER, JR.W. E. FRAZIER, SR.

GEORGE GEHOL. M. GILLELANDLEWIS M. GILLELANDSOLOMON GINSDR. J. M. H. GORDONDR. J. W. GORDON

DR. GEORGE HACKETT, D. D.A. M. HAGERTYJAMES HAMERJAMES HAMILTONDR. GEORGE HANSELEBER HARELUCY HARMONY

DR. CHARLES R. LAKEL

EDWARD MANSFIELDSAMUEL MANSFIELDCHARLES METRICKJ. N. MIDDLETONLOUIS MILLERDR. MITCHELLDR. B. F. MULLINJ. N. MULLINJOHN MULLINROBERT MULLINNESLEY MURPHYCLYDE A. McCRORYJAMES McCRORYTHOMAS McCRORYR. M. McCUNEWILLIAM McFEEDR. McKAY

M. NATHENSONJAMES NOBLEJOSEPH E. D. NUTT

SAMUEL O'NEIL

JAMES PATTERSONDAVID PATTONJOHN PFLEGHARDTJOHN N. PFLEGHARDTMRS. MABEL S. PFLEGHARDTROBERT PHILP

DR. W. L. QUINN

WILLIAM REEVESHENRY RENSTROMMICHAEL RICE

G. R. THIRKIELDJOHN THIRKIELDM. K. THIRKIELDR. M. THIRKIELDGEORGE THREADGOLDHUSTON TODDALFRED TROTHWILLIAM TROTH

(J. M. WEAVERJOHN WHETSELELLEN WHITINGWILLIAM WHITMANWILLIAM WHITSETTROBERT WILLIAMSWILLIAM WILLIAMSONJOHN A. WILSON

GEORGE YOUNG

WORLD WAR I

CARL BRIGHTWELLPATRICK DAUGHERTY

WORLD WAR II

KENNETH AUTHERJOSEPH CROUSHOREPATSY DeRIENZORAYMOND GRUMMERFRANK HUSEMANCLYDE KEPPLE3 OHN KARELLIKRANK McKENNA, JR.JAMES A. WILLIAMS

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III

OUR HISTORYCenturies before the white man came to America,

some historians believe that the land where FayetteCity now stands was the home of a race far morecultured and civilized than the American Indian.These people have been called the Mound Buildersor Mound Men, because one of the evidences of theirexistence has been the hills or mounds of earth inwhich they buried their dead. They lived in villagesand made their living by farming. To protect them-selves and their families from enemies, they builtfortresses on the hilltops near their towns. They wereprimitive artists, for picture records of their deedshave been found on rocks near Fayette City. Thisrace vanished from the earth; perhaps destroyed bywar or disease, the two great foes of all civilizations.

Little is known of the Indians who lived in theMonongahela Valley -when the first white men crossedthe mountains. One group of historians claim thatno tribe of red men made their homes here, and thatthis region served as hunting and fishing groundsfor wandering tribes. Legend and the evidence ofmany Indian relics found near our towns seem tosupport the authorities who say that the DelawareIndians had permanent homes in the area.

Before the English began to settle in New Yorkand Pennsylvania, the Iroquois Indians had bandedthemselves together in a primitive United Nationsto prevent themselves from being destroyed by inter-tribal wars. One of the groups subject to this leaguelived along the Delaware River in eastern Pennsyl-vania. When the English came, these Delaware se-cured the permission of their Iroquois lords to mi-grate to the Monongahela Valley farther west. TheDelaware were a peaceful people. They raised corn intl'oir villaies. hunted in the great hardwood forests,and fished for salmon, perch, and bass in the near-byriver. Legend has it that one of these villages waslocated on the present site of Fayette City. Soonthe white man also crossed the Alleghenies and theIndians were forced to move again to the west insearch of homes.

The English from their settlements east of themountains, and the French moving down from Canada],nth claimed the land where we now live. Theyfought a series of wars over the rich land of theOhio River and its tributaries. The English were fi-nally victorious, and at the close of the French andIndian War in 1863, became the owners of this partof North America. The English then issued theProclamation of 1863, which forbid settlers to crossthe Alleghenies into the western country. TheBritish wished to keep this land wild country, sothat the profitable fur trade would continue to flour-ish, and they feared that settlers and their familieswould be killed by the Indians whc had been theallies of the French in the late war. Nothing couldstFm the tide of westward migration. People cameinto this area from Virginia and eastern Pennsylva-nia, first to trade with the Indians, and later to settleand establish homes.

In 1768 Colonel Edward Cook bought from Gov-ernor Thomas Mifflin three thousand acres of landin the west. Part of this land is'now Fayette City.Cook settled on this ground in 1700. He built a loghouse and later a sandstone mansion. Cook's homeserved as an inn for travelers in the area. It is in-teresting to note that if you had been a paying guest,s meal would have cost you the magnificent sum of12% cents. An additional charge of 6 cents wouldhave been made for feeding your horse. GeneralGeorge Washington visited Cook several times; as anon-paying guest I presume. Colonel Cook was aleader among the people of western Pennsylvaniaduring the American Revolution. He also led thefarmers of this area during the Whiskey Rebellionazainst the infant United States. One of the meetingsprotesting the whiskey tax was held in what is nowFayette City.

The first settler in Fayette City proper was Mr.Joseph Downer. He was on his way to find new landin the west, when he was attracted by the possibilitiesof this region and decided to build a home at themouth of the creek which is now called Downer'sor Johnson's Run. He built a dam on the streamand constructed a grist mill, a saw mill, and latera cotton weaving factory. Mr. Downer then feltthe need for the finer things in life, and built thefirst pipe organ ever made west of the AlleghenyMountains.

In 1800 Colonel Cook decided to lay out a townnear Downer's home. He and Joseph Downer sur-veyed and measured the town with clothes line. Theydivided the land into fifty-one lots, reserved the tri-angular piece of ground where the school now standsfor public use, and laid out seven streets; Fording,Market, Union, Front, Second, Third, and Fourth.If our streets are too narrow today, we must-remem-ber that Cook and Downer could not forsee the com-ing of the automobile. The village was first calleaFreeport. In 1825 it was renamed Cookstown inhonor of its founder, Colonel Cook. In 1854 the bor-ough of Fayette City was established by an act ofthe Pennsylvania Legislature.

During the nineteenth century the town was a typi-cal American village. Its people were almost selfsufficient. Mother made the clothing her family wore;mother cooked and preserved all their food; mothereven made the candles which produced light duringthe long winter nights. Much else that the familyneeded was produced locally. William Patterson wasthe village hatter; James Enos was the wheelwrightand in 1812 the first postmaster; there were shoe-makers, cabinet makers, carpenters, and blacksmithsin the town. The first store was established byAndrew Hunter. In 1820 John Baldwin operated thefirst local ferry, and in that same year James Woodsbuilt the first steamboat in town. Boatbuilding wascarried on first by Woods and later by the Larimerfamily until about 1860. James Hamer in 1840 builta woolen mill in what is now called Johnson's Hollow.Christdpher Spalter was one of the earW. tailors whomade this cloth 'into Sunday suits. In 1831 Martinand Baker built the first glass factory in FayetteCity. The manufacturing of glass was the chiefindustry of the town until coal became king around1900. Most of the glass made locally was windowvglass. There were at least two different factoriesand these had many different owners and managers;the glass made here was sold throughout the valley.

The Monongahela River has played a very import-ant role in our history. For many years it was thechief highway in and out of town. The Whiting boysleft for the gold rush by boat. During the Civil Warthe steamer Fayette, was given a rough receptionby pro-southern Fayette City when it brought totown the news of the Union victory. The Browns -ville and Pittsburgh Packet Company operated thesteamers Franklin, Telegraph and Jefferson, and thesemade regular stops at our wharf. These packets car'ried passengers and freight in and cut of town untilthe Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad entered in1896. In 1865, M. G. Thirkield paid the SteamerFranklin 50 cents for shipping three cribs and onebedstead from Pittsburgh to Fayette City. Evenafter the coming of the railroad the river furnished uswith most of our entertainment. Old timers can stillremember the thrilling melodramas performed on theold French's and Price's Showboats. The first copyof the Fayette City Journal published in 1900 urgedpeople to have their feather pillows cleaned in aboat tied at the wharf for that purpose. The riverhas not always been a boon to the town. We can allremember the great flood of 1936, and there havebeen many other floods great and small to plague thecitizenry of our community.

Compliments of

Charleroi Electric Supply Co.518 MeKEAN AVE. CHARLEROI, PA.

PHONE: CHARLEROI S-2271

WHOLESALE ELECTRICAL

EASTON'S PHARMACYW. E. Easton, Sr., Ph. G. - W. E. Easton, Jr., B. Sc.

510 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa.

DRUGS

COSMETICS

PRESCRIPTIONS

Complimentsof

Momessen Realty CorporationALL KINDS OF INSURANCE

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE LOANS

564 Donner Ave. Monessen, Pa. Telephone 175-336

Anthony Hornicek, Pres. Herman Greenstein, V. P.Milton Klein, Secy-Treas.

RED LION INNBEER, WINE AND

LUNCHEONS

DANCING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

ROUTE 711

Compliments of

HUMPHRIESTAVERN

NAVOO HOLLOW ROAD

Fayette City, Pa.

Irwin's Flower ShopLOOK FOR NEW LOCATION

NORTH BELLE VERNON, PA.

PHONE 1241

Compliments

of

STEPHENS DAIRY

Compliments of

FRANK R. DAYNER & SONPainting and Decorating

PHONE 595-R BELLE VERNON, PA.

Phone 78

SHELLY'S INC.HOME & AUTO SUPPLIES

Brownsville, Pa.

Established in 1907 Phone 277

JOHNSON'S RESTAURANTRecommended by Duncan Hines

PIERCE C. JOHNSON

108-6th Street Monessen, Pa.

Compliments of

HARRY REYNOLDS

Brownsville, Pa.

WILT'S PIANO STORE

HAMMOND ORGANS

LESTER & BALDWIN PIANOS

547 Schoonmaker Ave. Monessen, Pa.

Phone 524

READ THE NEWS OF FAYETTE CITY

in

The Monessen Daily IndependentDelivered Each Evening at Your Door

FOR SUBSCRIPTION CALL FAYETTE CITY 1121-R

Compliments

of

TURNER AUTOMOBILE CO.PACKARD CARS

SEAMEN TIRE CO.G. E. & HOTPOINT APPLIANCES

PAUL R. SEAMEN, OWNER

8Uniontown, Pa.

IIIIII

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Phone 8-3556

SILBAUGHVault & Burial Service

AIR SEALED - CONCRETE - TOP SEALED

Uniontown, Pa.

George A. Boltze

PAINTING & DECORATING

Phone 45-J Belle Vernon, Pa.

Compliments of

O. C. Cluss Lumber Co.

UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

P. 0. Box 671 Phone 85501

"OUR 33RD YEAR"

Compliments of

SUMMIT LUMBER

CO.

Uniontown, Pa.

Fairmont's Better Butter

ALWAYS GOOD - ALWAYS DEPENDABLE

Churned Fresh Daily in Pittsburgh

BE SURE TO ASK FOR IT ATYOUR LOCAL FOOD STORE

FAIRMONT FOODS CO.

Dunay DairyGuernsey Raw Milk

FROM AN ACCREDITED HERD

ON THEIR OWN FARM

SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Phone 7100-R-32 Fayette City, Pa., R. D. 1

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We Wish To Thank!THE

PITTSBURGH-STEEL CO.

FOR THE PART IT HAS PLAYEDIN MAKING OUR

SesquicentennialA SUCCESS

Compliments of

Ann's Dress Shop

Monessen, Pa.

Compliments of

Livi's Confectionery Store

Fayette City, Pa.

Compliments of

LEE A. DONNELLY

JOHNS-MANVILLEBlown Rock Insulation

Phone 2-1306 McKeesport, Pa.

Mike Mitchell, Owner

KAISER-FRAZER DEALER

Fairhope Garage

9903 Belle Vernon, Pa.

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