Data Consultants

The place where I had my first real job. Most people don't remember it or that was owned by Glosser's. We did all the computer work for the stores along with other accounts that included Toy Ladies - which I am really dating myself there.
How different my life would have been if the place had stayed in business. I had wonderful co-workers - some I still keep in touch with - but on the other hand - I had one of those bosses from hell - that I swear her main goal in life was to make everybody around her as miserable as she was. In the end - I believe she got what she deserved.

War Ration Books

Reader Harold Kinback sent these interesting items in. First up, his prom ticket from Johnstown High - 1951.

Up next - we head back to the 1940's and the war years - Ration Books and Stamps.

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Girl Talk

Girls talking about the merits of wearing slippers with fur. Who knew you needed a tiny little suitcase to put them in when you weren't wearing them. Probably to protect them from your cat eating the fur off  - thinking you are wearing two large mice on your feet. Now - when you do wear them - it must make you so happy - that you then beat your accompanying little drum to let everyone know just how happy you are! PS - drum case sold separately.

Four Generations of the Miller Family - 1908

Four Generations of the Jacob J. Miller Family - Somerset County - 1908

 

Winter Lineup - 1958

 

More on The Big Snow of 1958

Church Folks - 1950's

Church Folks - Johnstown - 1950's

Trolley Time

 

 Trolley Time - Downtown

Swank Hardware Ad - 1908

 

Swank Hardware - Corner of Main and Bedford Streets - 1908

Many Snowbound - 1958

More on The Big Snow Storm of 1958.

Cambria Hospital

This was located in Prospect. In the 1970's it was still being used - not as a hospital - but as a family service center.

Roxbury Bandshell

Roxbury Bandshell - 1950's

Ludwig's - 1908

 

Ludwig's - 540 Washington Street - 'Phone 139

'36

 '36 - Main Street

 

Johnstown Johnnies - 1925

Up until 1940 - the Point Stadium never had a grass infield. 

 

Geo. K. Kline - "The Woman's Store" - 1908

 

Geo. K. Kline - "Where Quality Counts" - 1908

The Weekly Tribune - Serious Accident - 1858

Serious Accident - The Weekly Tribune - 1858: Richard Jones of Conemaugh Borough accidently shoots himself.

The Weekly Tribune - 1858

The Weekly Tribune - 1858 - a fire reported at the home of Mrs. Noyle on Market Street reported to Squire Cohick along with a quick check of the Markets. 

 

Boxing at the War Memorial

Boxing at the War Memorial - 1950's

Trolley Time

A reader sent in this shot of the old railroad crossing on Broad Street. 

 

Portage is Challenged - 1908

 

South Fork Baseball Team Wishes to Settle Argument at Once - 1908

Playtime - Unknown School

School Play - Unknown School - Johnstown - 1950's

Walnut Street Bridge - '36

 

 Walnut Street Bridge - 1936 Flood

Trolley Time

 

 Trolley Time - Moxham Car Barn

Capital Park a Natural Beauty Spot - 1908

Pictures of the old White Birch Lodge show up from time to time. This article from The Weekly Tribune - 1908 - has a neat little story history on the place 

The Death Roll - 1908

Names mentioned: Jacob W. Pringle - Civil War Vet - Park Avenue - Moxham, Mrs. Wilhelmina Sellnow - Conemaugh Township, Mrs. Tobias J. Yoder - Stonycreek Township and Mrs. Mary Duler of Altoona. 

Mother - Daughter Dinner

Mother - Daughter Dinner - Johnstown - 1950's

National Guard - '77 Flood

Two unknown National Guard Members - Downtown Johnstown 

 

The Light Refreshment

 

 A little bit of color for a change.

Weekly Chat - Feb - 1908

From the Weekly Chat section of the Johnstown Tribune - Feb - 1908 

 

Working on the Wall

Construction of the a section of river wall.



Unknown Johnstown Fire - 1950's

Unknown Johnstown Fire - 1950's

Johns Street Bridge

Johns Street Bridge



Mineral City Band

 

Mineral City Band - Johnstown

Trolley Time

 

 Trolley Time

Mt. Zion - Scalp Level

 

 Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - Scalp Level

Page Bedding

Page Bedding - 1950's

St. Casimer's Church - Cambria City

 

St. Casimer's Church - Cambria City

A Little Bit of Color

Downtown Johnstown - A Reader sent this in.

Unknown Photo

All I know about this cabinet card is that it was taken in Johnstown. The man looks to be the kids grandfather. He looks just like silent comedy star - John Bunny if you ask me. 

Trolley Time

 

Trolley Time

What Number Please

Telephone Company - Downtown Johnstown

Trolley Time

 

Trolley Time

"The Man Who Put His District On The Map"

 

Warren Worth Bailey - Candidate for Congress

Unknown Couple - 1860's

All I know about this cabinet photo is that it was taken in Johnstown. Judging by the style of clothes - I'd say around the 1860's or so.

 

John Thomas & Sons

 

John Thomas & Sons - Big Department Store - 1908

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Save the Silver

HONDA PROJECT DRIVE IN CONTEST

THE SILVER DRIVE-IN NEEDS YOUR HELP 

Starting next year, new films will be released exclusively on digital. All movie theaters must convert to digital film projectors, or they will be unable to offer the latest movies. The estimated cost of converting the projection room to the new medium is well over $50,000.

Much of the Silver Drive-In's hopes for remaining open hinge on Project Drive-In, which is giving at least five new Christie digital projectors to drive-ins throughout the country. These drive-ins will be chosen by online voting. That's where you the reader come in. Go to projectdrivein.com to cast your vote - help save this longtime Johnstown landmark.

St. Emerich's Church - Cambria City

 

Good old St. Emerich's in Cambria City - a church we spent a lot of time in when they knocked down old St. Francis. Two things I will always remember it for - it was by far the coldest church I have ever been in and it looked just St. Francis inside - which was why I think we started going there for a while. I've always thought the same architect did both - but I have no proof - nor any idea on who was the actual architect of any of the churches.