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Newsletter
Correction
Please note. In our recent newsletter mailing, the deadline for Christmas
Ornament orders was incorrect. The correct deadline is November 19.
Volume X Number 6
We have one of the over sized postcards sent by Robert D. Fleming,
Chairman, Port Authority of Allegheny County in celebration of
Independence Day as a reminder of the Bicentennial. It reads,
"November 8, 1972, Port Authority Transit was the first transit agency
to salute our nation's Bicentennial. 'The Spirit of '76' trolley, star-
spangled in red, white and blue, was placed in service as a moving
reminder of the 299th Anniversary of the United States of America. It
was one of 90 such trolleys in the PAT fleet that were completely
refurbished inside and out as part of the Early Action Program.
Pittsburgh's 'Spirit of '76' is a clanging tribute to the old and the new."
******
Jim Larimer sent memorabilia from his career as a musician with the Air
Force Band - CDs, a framed poster, pictures, a biography and a
retirement ceremony program. When his father, M. "Larry" Larimer,
brought the items in, we had the pleasure of talking to him. Such
interesting history as we heard! During WWII, Mr. Larimer served with
Navy. He was at Pearl Harbor on the day of the attack, then at Midway
and other strategic places. On our request, he made a tape for us so now
we have that special history in our collection. Visit the museum to share
in these memories.
******
Dee Krugh shared some memories with us.
"Annapolis Avenue used to be red brick. It is now changed, probably
because the brick was so slippery in the winter that no one could get up
the hill. I remember all the track events that were held on the 4th of July,
and the Twelfth Night in the pool parking lot. What a magical night that
was! I remember going to a Dormont Prom above the pool. It was the
best one I ever went to. We danced, had food and snacks, and a great
breakfast cooked by parents, and then we could swim in the pool. There
was a picnic later in the day at the local park. I was so sorry when they
doing that because it was so nice. Mr. and Mrs. Kooser were two of the
great neighbors on our small street. Mr. Kooser became the Post Master
at Dormont Post Office. I remember Mrs. Kooser telling me that military
persons who showed their ID could swim in the pool for free. Our
children got their first "job" when they were young delivering the
Dormont News on Memorial Day. This was how they started to learn
about earning money and saving part of it."
******
Sometimes folks find interesting items when moving into Dormont
houses. Sometimes we are fortunate that they donate those items to us.
Vivian McLaughlin Trevor gave us an interesting old binder-type
notebook that was in the attic of her home. Entitled "The Atlas Science
Tablet for Laboratory Notes and Drawings," it had belonged to Bessie
Angemeer when she was in Dormont High in 1924. The science
instructor's name on it was Miss I. Blank. Bessie had lovely penmanship
and artistic talent as she filled in the pages. The index shows sections on
Stems, Roots, Leaves, Seeds, Fruits, and Flowers. The first drawings is
of a horse chestnut stem. Question 1 below it asks, "What is the name of
the largest and strongest bud? Answer - The terminal bud; Question 12 -
In what part of the stem does the red ink rise to most? Answer - the sap
wood. The last section of the notebook is devoted to the Comparisons of
the Appendages of Frogs and Man.
******
Recent Memorial Donations
William Ferguson - friends of Elizabeth Ferguson Wood; Mary Geris
Neuman and Rebecca DeHaven - Muriel Moreland; Robert "Bob"
Holloway - Dormont Historical Society Board.
******
This is just a taste of our bi-monthly newsletter. To receive your copy,
please become a member.
Correction
Please note. In our recent newsletter mailing, the deadline for Christmas
Ornament orders was incorrect. The correct deadline is November 19.
Volume X Number 6
We have one of the over sized postcards sent by Robert D. Fleming,
Chairman, Port Authority of Allegheny County in celebration of
Independence Day as a reminder of the Bicentennial. It reads,
"November 8, 1972, Port Authority Transit was the first transit agency
to salute our nation's Bicentennial. 'The Spirit of '76' trolley, star-
spangled in red, white and blue, was placed in service as a moving
reminder of the 299th Anniversary of the United States of America. It
was one of 90 such trolleys in the PAT fleet that were completely
refurbished inside and out as part of the Early Action Program.
Pittsburgh's 'Spirit of '76' is a clanging tribute to the old and the new."
******
Jim Larimer sent memorabilia from his career as a musician with the Air
Force Band - CDs, a framed poster, pictures, a biography and a
retirement ceremony program. When his father, M. "Larry" Larimer,
brought the items in, we had the pleasure of talking to him. Such
interesting history as we heard! During WWII, Mr. Larimer served with
Navy. He was at Pearl Harbor on the day of the attack, then at Midway
and other strategic places. On our request, he made a tape for us so now
we have that special history in our collection. Visit the museum to share
in these memories.
******
Dee Krugh shared some memories with us.
"Annapolis Avenue used to be red brick. It is now changed, probably
because the brick was so slippery in the winter that no one could get up
the hill. I remember all the track events that were held on the 4th of July,
and the Twelfth Night in the pool parking lot. What a magical night that
was! I remember going to a Dormont Prom above the pool. It was the
best one I ever went to. We danced, had food and snacks, and a great
breakfast cooked by parents, and then we could swim in the pool. There
was a picnic later in the day at the local park. I was so sorry when they
doing that because it was so nice. Mr. and Mrs. Kooser were two of the
great neighbors on our small street. Mr. Kooser became the Post Master
at Dormont Post Office. I remember Mrs. Kooser telling me that military
persons who showed their ID could swim in the pool for free. Our
children got their first "job" when they were young delivering the
Dormont News on Memorial Day. This was how they started to learn
about earning money and saving part of it."
******
Sometimes folks find interesting items when moving into Dormont
houses. Sometimes we are fortunate that they donate those items to us.
Vivian McLaughlin Trevor gave us an interesting old binder-type
notebook that was in the attic of her home. Entitled "The Atlas Science
Tablet for Laboratory Notes and Drawings," it had belonged to Bessie
Angemeer when she was in Dormont High in 1924. The science
instructor's name on it was Miss I. Blank. Bessie had lovely penmanship
and artistic talent as she filled in the pages. The index shows sections on
Stems, Roots, Leaves, Seeds, Fruits, and Flowers. The first drawings is
of a horse chestnut stem. Question 1 below it asks, "What is the name of
the largest and strongest bud? Answer - The terminal bud; Question 12 -
In what part of the stem does the red ink rise to most? Answer - the sap
wood. The last section of the notebook is devoted to the Comparisons of
the Appendages of Frogs and Man.
******
Recent Memorial Donations
William Ferguson - friends of Elizabeth Ferguson Wood; Mary Geris
Neuman and Rebecca DeHaven - Muriel Moreland; Robert "Bob"
Holloway - Dormont Historical Society Board.
******
This is just a taste of our bi-monthly newsletter. To receive your copy,
please become a member.
Event Reminder!
Speaker Series
Dec 16; 7:00 pm
Dormont Presbyterian Church
Museum Closed
Friday December 19 to
Thursday Jan 8, 2009
Speaker Series
Dec 16; 7:00 pm
Dormont Presbyterian Church
Museum Closed
Friday December 19 to
Thursday Jan 8, 2009