Borough of Etna - Centennial Festivities Yearbook (Etna, PA)

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-ag--Q.. . 4i Vnoarpn or Pos-r ga, A. R, A Cxam ul' lirnllulu, W. II. Slewnrl, Jun. NY. G rulrlm, G. R. B. Robison. M. IJ. W. II. Mcyum, Arch'y II. Rowuml, Jr. Jnn. IV. TI'illi:uuu, llvnry Ilnrklnw, YV. H. Phillips, . . rosa-n, . . , J. R. McKee, John L. Hays, J. L. Elnealscr, Alnl. Rob't Benlty, Philip Heist. John G F r, T' Chau: , A. Kirkpatrick, Tholnns, Unttfriesl Roth. T d Momng, .lnuuxs Love, . Marquis, . Robert Campbell, ymas Evans, James M. Hnuuul-nil, Jolm Seibert, William Kinlhlv, -I'll0. D. Hieher, M. IJ. Hurry E. Benny, Peter lit-rl, ua-. W. Hifi, Cyrus Grit-un-re, Vhnrlea Sluhr, .luhn Stewart, Kohl. A. Rolxwrwu, Rudolph Primm. Collier, Judge, ter Keil,'Jr. O. TV. Tile, wmiarli Emh-rly, 'Peter Rome, Moses Tlxnmp-mn, f- Peter Shafer, B Conrad, Melzgur, -Jfahh Cru-sp, :ff 3 ,.,--- , ...Q ----f- ILECGM-:ul Army nflhf' Rz'p11l:Iir' I-llmliruu-, IQINQEEAT HEAVENS! wx-mr xs rr? 6 have shared each other's rations and . .fl A drank hrmn the sauna canteen. 'Vive Soldier:-1 have not lnnvh tugivpj' GAR - 1876 G A R - 1876 Post No. 38 was organized at 0chse's Hall October 27, 1876. In attendance were W. B. Kroesen. G. Robin- son, J. S. Thomas. J. R. 1VIeKee, R. Beaty, I. L. Elsesser. P. Heist, J. Greiser, T. Croft, P. Keil, 17. Collier, T. Evans, J. D. Hieher, 0. W. File, E. Davis and Wm. Enderly. W. B. Kroesen was elected the first Com- mander of the post. There were many Civil War Veterans in Etna and vicinity. At one time member- ship reached 227. In 1915 the records show a member- ship of 41. The last recorded meeting was May 30, 1928, attended by J. Williams, S. Yahres and Ll. Brickel. The last survivor of the Civil War Veterans in Etna was John W. Williams who died in 1937. GRAIUDCONCE T General Custer Post..No.38 G+ n lllllll I' Pull X0 91 PART FIRST. ff: . r . - -ifjfi M ..-fp. '71 ' .-L -'T 5 '-if 1. 'L '11'2.E2:-gg . ,S A '. 4 ' fg,1L'L'E?fKr:, iss: 3 11XASQHOO1HO1Hh On F11-113 Ex Eillllltf, Det 10, 1880 PROGPAVIWIE. - A -V rt 'F --rv A-gl l 1rv.-1nur---Lusisplel,...,.... ..... ...........,...................., . ..Keelcr Ivt'QI'FqSI-I QVADRILLE BAN D. A Quartet! . ........ ,............ I ............. A Hundred Years I .u,'Mk-I SINGING SOVIICTY, Mr. C. BEATTY.Phlnlsl. 1 Ivuet, if-I6-elf-il. .........,..., .,..,. .... ............ ................. .... . . . . Nils-4 MUl..I.I 1:2 and LI-ZVIFI OXVI-INS. 4, up.-or-ll, l'nml:--'- llnns nnd I-'rl1.z, ................. ............ . Iles Prof. J. C. NIZISON. .L Duelt ...... .. ........ .... ...,............. . . ..... ...... The M r. UEO. HICOXVN, Russo, Mr. HARRY BIIFPPKET, Tenor :., Stnr Hpnnglc-rl Hnnncr .............. ....... .... Mins LIZZIE HOUGH. Tm-li-nn, Satlonnl.,.... ..,. . ...... f....... ............. ...... .... ..... .fr ll:-presenting Columbln and her Snhjec-tw. PART SECOND. 'fi-1 H. Rvcuvll .............. ...,.......,................................... .. ..... I olmnu DUQI-BSE QUADIKILLIEI BAND. 9. Duelt, Comic ................................,.............. .-.M ....... ........... l Mlsn LIZZIE HOUGH, Mr. I-'RED,K GAMBLE. 10. Solo, Helevted.. ,..... .............. ................................................. . . ?L'5ffT I J, 5. I'rnI. J. C. NELSON. M Mr. IC. G. DENGEL. Miss M0llLIl'I UWENS. ll. llf-1-llnllon,4'nnllsua ............. .... ..... ..... . . . ...The Irlr-lu F84-hoo l Hung, my rf-qw'-st,l .... . A Hundred Fnthnmn Deep... .... Bm .non Admission 250. Reserved Seats 50s. 'l'l1-ket-4 vnu be had from me-mhem nl' the Pont. Rorxerv Qunrrelt ........................ .... ..... Il-N MOI.I.l E OXVI-INS, Soprano: MISS LEVIE OWEX9, Alt!! N Mr. H .XIRRY BROCKEF, Tenor: Mr. GEO. BROWN, Buns Mr. SAM. M. IJRONVN, Plnulkl. 14. Tulrlean ........................... Crimp Scene ....................... ...All With Song, 'l'eutIniz To-Night, by the ACME SINGING SOCIETY. Tl:-katie wlll be sold hy NV. H. Mcycrrl, Mnlu street, Sluirpnbl I-'. AI. Metz, Etna. Doors open at 7 u'clock. Conuucuces nt 8 o'clnck

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y . , ETNA PUBLIC LIBRARY g 2 ' The Etna Public Library carrie into being in 1932 when Qi' 'TQHLTS .H , E -,, -' 'j f - M .A the Evening Department of the Chalfant House Women's Club V, L 5 it if ,. L ,. A adopted as one of its projects a reading room for Etna children t-Vx 'il It X ' i b W 1- in V, ,. f of elementary school age. Through the cooperation of the K if, 'VA E ' ii : school board, a room on the first floor of Locust Street School .Ii 'uifilgh I .ag-,A Mggw was fitted for its use. Later when an increased school en- .il ' i , .Z . G X rollment made it mandatory, the library was moved to various ...J-P 9 I 5152 S locations, one being a room on the third floor of the Locust ,L mf? E 'YXIBY ,it N Street building. In 1958 a reorganization took place and ,, 9 ii'gfi '17, 1 ' A -1 - fh a - If I , ,.- Etna Public Library became Etna Youth Library and found T Ti A i f A Y -- 'A ' Ml:-'H a new home in a beautifully decorated room in the Wilson Street School. November 13, 1962 Miss Henrietta Hundert- mark, librarian and Miss Helen lrvine, treasurer were hostesses to guests attending the 30th Birthday and Open House celebration of the Etna. Youth Library. ETNA YOUTH LIBRARY ETNA PTA Etna PTA was organized in 1937 with Mrs. Sandrock as their first president. Other presidents included: Mr. Arthurs, Mrs. Heusey, Mr. Oliver, Mrs. Von Linn, Miss Kane, Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Schott, Mr. McKee, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Ondich, Mrs. Alperman, Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Seabert, Mrs. Orluske, Mrs. Cessiar, Mrs. Shuss, Mrs. Kasonovich, Mrs. Tvinning and Mrs. ,lane Dellbert serving as president in 1969. ln 1948-49 Etna P.T.A. received the 100476 membership award from Pa. Congress of Parents 81 Teachers. From its inception, the P.T.A. has served the community. When the war started t.hey collected books for boys in service and worked for the Etna War Service Committee. They sewed kits for local boys entering service, supported the U.S.O. and Deshon Hospital, organized a blood donor committee and a committee to collect fat and scrap. When the war was over, they donated money toward the cost of erecting the Honor Roll. Over the years they contributed to the Salvation Army, Community Health Council, and C.A.R.E. They manned the X-Ray truck in 1953, prepared T.B. seals for mailing, worked at the Health-O-Rama, demonstrated voting machines, collected for the American Cancer Society, trained to screen children for Amplyopia and were instrumental in bringing Adult Educa- tion Evening Classes to Etna. ln 1940 the P.T.A.'s representative became a part of the Public Library Association of Etna. Through this organi- zation, the Etna Youth Library came into being. Throughout the last 32 years, the P.T.A. has found many ingenious ways to raise money. Their first venture netted 31750. Their most profitable venture was in December of 1950. For 401 admission the audience witnessed a Tom Thumb Wedding and received an Etna Business Men's Directory. The treasury was swelled by 35481.09 The money raised has been put to needed use. ln September 1938 Etna High School used the first 325.00 donated by the P.T.A. to help purchase a projector. Other donations over the YS-HTS has been used for Christmas Parties, choir robes, the music fund. records. a ditto machine, films, draperies, 2 TV sets, a tape recorder, a radio, an aluminum Christmas tree and other extras for Wilson Street, Locust Street and Etna High Schools. ln 194-4 the P.T.A. began a practice of awarding scholarships to deserving students at Etna High School. The first recipient was Edith Reynolds who received 355000. Twenty-seven Etna High students to date have received a total of 32.20000 dso gran n George C. Nicklas

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Nine mothers of Etna gathered in March of 1944, during IVorld 1Var II to plan some type of after-school recreation for teenagers whose fathers and mothers were working long hours in defense plants. Under the direction of Mrs. Henry Scheibel they organized and solicited the merchants and business men for money to establish a Teen Age Canteen which is still in opera- tion. A table-tennis table was donated and the canteen was in business. In a short time it became self- supporting and it has never been necessary to again solicite merchants for funds. The Etna School Board gave its support and allowed t.he canteen to be held in the Wlilson Street School and the clubs monthly meetings in the high school. The Canteen is open Friday and Saturday evenings from September until May. In 1914 t.he youngsters danced to the music of a julie box and in 1969 they are dancing to records at much less cost. In its 25 years of operation. more than 100.000 young people have enjoyed the Teen-age Canteen. In addition to operation of the Canteen the Mothers Club gives an annual Senior Student Award of 310000, hold cast parties for juniors and seniors, do volunteer work for the Tuberculosis League and help with all fund drives in the borough. Charter members in addition to Mrs. Scheibel are Mrs. Alvin Cronen, Mrs. Charles Fisher, Mrs. Helen Fry, Mrs. William Havens, Mrs. James Overland, Mrs. Joseph Pfeifer, Mrs. Anthony Richert, Mrs. Louis Sigety and Mrs. A. J. Janon. 4,-2. , , . 'fn 4 x V f if :-. - 1. ,'!-- :- BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clarence Pilgram, Henry Birch, ,lohn Craig, Nancy Overand, Frank Swerns, Florence Baumgatel, William Heinl. od MOTHERS CLUB ETNA MRS. HENRY SCHEIBEL, Founder Mother's Club of Etna OFFICERS Leander Hoke, Pres.g Louis F. Hundertmark, V.P.g Harriet Morton, Secy.g Esther Hoke, Corres. Secy.g Ada Cohen, Treas.9 Elizabeth Heusey, Asst. Treas. THE PITTSBURGH-ETNA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS. CAARPJ-National Retired Teachers Association. Although the NRTA is some twenty-two years old and AARP is ten years old, our area chapters are new. The first meeting was held April 14, 1969 at the First Congregational Church Walnut and Locust Streets, Etna. Sixty-eight persons over 55 years of age attended. Fifty-eight signed for membership that day and in three short months membership totaled one hundred eleven. The area served by this Chapel comprises Etna, Millvale, Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, Fox Chapel, Glenshaw, Shaler, O'Hara and Reserve Townships chiefly. They meet in the First Congregational Church on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 P.M. Mr, Leander Hol-ze and Mr. Wlilliam Heinl were the two persons chiefly responsible for bringing NRTA and AARP to Etna. Program features include movies and slides, hobby and antique shows, talks on health visual and hearing aids, taxes, government and social security. Members also enjoy such benefits as group insurance drug service, travel and a defensive driving course. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Willidllbgcinl, Clarence Metzger, Otto Hamon, Florence Baum- gartcl, wis Baumgartel,