This is the closest I can come to a celebration in Johnstown - it's not New Years - it's even better - they are celebrating the end of World War II in Downtown Johnstown. From my house to yours - Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Update - Bridge in Cresson
Two readers have come forward to say that this railroad project was in Cresson, Cambria County - thanks to them - we now know where this was taken.
December 31, 1942: NAZI SOUTH FRONT NEAR COLLAPSE; SOVIETS FREE RICH AREA IN UKRAINE
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The Johnstown Tribune - December 31, 1942
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Lorain Steel - around 1900
Looking ahead at the old G.O. building for Lorain Steel - later U.S. Steel in Moxham along Central Avenue.
Woodvale - Spring 1889
Woodvale in the Spring of 1889 - little did they know that in a few short weeks - the community would be wiped off the map.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Legion of Merit
Tech. Sgt. Donald Custer of Johnstown is shown receiving the Legion of Merit - November 26, 1943.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
December 29, 1942: FRENCH SOMALILAND JOINS ALLIES, OPENING IMPORTANT SUPPLY ROUTE
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The Johnstown Tribune - December 29, 1942
Local: Fred McKnight and 7th Ward Club, Canteen Charity Ball, Dr. & Mrs. H.F. Tomb, Dr. Leroy Elder, Joseph Lambert, Miss Phyllis McEwan and Maj. Arnold Koenneritz
Wedding Bells:
Hess - Engel
Hay- Wolfensberger
Saylor - Hillegas
Gray - Westrick
Winebrenner - Ashcom
Godfrey - Potter
Wimmel - Sulin
Evans - Metzger
Davis - Worth
March to Victory:
Miss Virginia Craig
Cloyd Berkebile
Cletus Berkebile
Sam Morris
Robert McFeeley
Sgt. Forrest Pratt
Waldo Griffith
Pfc. Joe Hamp
Merle Pebley
Joe Smayda
Pvt. Steven Johns
Pvt. Ed Weaver
Mike Tutsock, Jr.
Pfc. William Price
Corp. Oscar Myers
Charles Verbickey
Curtis Boyer
Walt Smith
John Durkovich
Tom Grumbling
M.L. Alwine
Guy Alaimo
James Brennan
Frank Fletcher
Robert Hauser
William Bruce
Mike Bifano
Ken Elkin
Ed Mayer, Jr.
James Mayer
Tom Sheridan
Corp. Peter Holub
Andrew Schilling
John Gabryjolck
Irene Gabryjolck
James Zimmerman, Jr.
Rush Powell
Roger Powell
Walter Klingelhofer
Richard Haughton
Charles Govaker
Charles Ashman
Robert "Lefty" McGuire
Robert Bischoff
Corp. William Miles
Corp. Anthony Lesko
Steve Markovich
Don McCall
Louis Cernak
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Looking towards the Incline
Looking across Central Park towards the Incline - the GAR Building is on the right hand side.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
December 26, 1942: DARLAN'S ASSASSIN EXECUTED
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The Johnstown Tribune - December 26, 1942
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Gee Bee
Blew the dust off this oldie - perfect for today - with lots of folks hitting the stores for the After-Christmas bargains. The Grand-Opening of Gee Bee in Richland Township.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
December 24, 1942: NATION CONFIDENTLY OBSERVES ITS SECOND WARTIME CHRISTMAS
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The Johnstown Tribune - December 24, 1942
Local: Paul's Shoes, Nick's Hairdressing Salon, W.T. Grant, Torleskys Furs, Leon's Furs, Holtzman's, The Style Store, Henderson's Launderers and Cleaners, City Market, Ann's Millinery and Johnstown Office Supply
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A Very Merry Christmas Eve
Blew the dust off - what is probably the most beloved picture I post every year.
A little bit of color for you...
From the 1930's - you could land aircraft with that star....
Monday, December 23, 2013
December 23, 1942: RED ARMY CRASHES INTO UKRAINE; ALLIES SQUEEZE AXIS IN AFRICA
The Johnstown Tribune - December 23, 1942
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Lower Works
Lower Works - called that because they were past the Stone Bridge - all the stuff that used to be along Iron Street. Click on the pictures to enlarge.
Broke these up into two sections so that you can see them better.
