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THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
U UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
The Journal Companye 9 Fayette City, Pa.
The Fayette City Sesquicentennial
Committee and the Citizens
of Fayette City, Pennsylvania
join in presenting our
Sesquicentennial Celebration
commemorating 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 pleasure
in 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 Council
Leroy Gardner James Davis
Jacob Zubovic Lawrence Mugrage
Louis Alberta Frank Rihtarcik
M. P. McDonough, Sec'y
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Compliments
of
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George W.
M;iler
Joseph W. Ciavarra
Tailoring-Cleaning
:
FUR STORAGE - REMODELING
- Made To Measure Suits -
ARROW
SHIRTS, TIES, UNDERWEAR
SPORTSWEAR
FIGEL'S
Gulf Service Station
Compliments
of
Hamer -Coal...Comp
Hamer Coal Company
A.s
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Accept Our Thanks
The town of Fayette City, Pennsylvania is this week celebrating its 150th
Birthday. This is a great undertaking which required great effort from every
person in this town and the cooperation of nearby communities. The Sesquicen-
tennial Executive Board thanks everyone who in any way helped us to make this
celebration a success.
We appreciate the whole-hearted backing and assistance given us by the
churches and Civic Organizations of Fayette City.
Without the money subscribed by the people of our community to the
Sesquicentennial Bond Drive, we would have been unable to finance the initial
stages of the celebration. We are deeply grateful for their financial assistance.
Six months of advance planning and preparation were necessary for
these events. The members of the many committees for this celebration have
worked many, many hours. The celebration week would not have been possible
without their inspiration and combined efforts. The members of the Spectacle
Division who planned, directed, staged, and performed in the Historical Review
deserve the praise of our entire community.
We wish to thank the radio stations and newspapers of surroundingr
communities who have given publicity for our celebration.
We appreciate the advertising in our program which was done by local
and district merchants.
Finally, we thank our visitors for coming. We are sure that with all this
generous help our celebration will be a great success.
Sincerely,
Fayette City Sesquicentennial Committce
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Riggins and Kurkowski
FRIGIDAIRE - 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-KAYSER
FINE SLIPS AND GOWNS
EXCLUSIVE AT TWEEDS
521 FALLOWFIELD AVE.
Charleroi, Pa.
W. E. Burns, Prop.
Compliments of
G. C. Murphy Co.
Charleroi, Pa.
INCE
1893
Charleroi, Pa.
Compliments of
Charleroi, Pa.
Once you try a N
suit, you will agree it to be tope
in quality values.
CA9 Wn ca OR* an
WY.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. Miller
REAL ESTATE INSURANCE
305 MARKET STREET
Fayette City, Pa.
Monessen Laundromat
112 HOUR SERVICE
WASH AND DRY YOUR
CLOTHES HERE!
Russell Neudorfer, Owner
Monessen, 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 Wishes
On
Your 150th Birthday
Marine Bar
Wolf's Clothing
Store
Charleroi, Pa.
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BEST WISHES
From
John G. Check
Furniture Co.
Monessen, Pa.
Wm. J. Coursin
228 MAIN STREET FAYETTE CITY, PA.
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS SERVICE NOTARY PUBLIC
FIRE AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
PHONE 1132
Ann's Restaurant
HOME 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 Florist
STORE MONONGAHELA PHONE 1498
Greenhouse Monongahela-Bentleyville Road
PHONE 1574
LANDSCAPERS AND FERN DECORATORS
ONE-HALF CENTURY OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE
The First National Bank
OF ROSCOE, PA.
MEMBER
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
J. Kenneth Hill, Owner
Duwall Lumber Company
LUMBER AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES
533-535 FAYETTE STREET
Belle Vernon, Pa.
PHONE 220
Lewis Motor Sales
Chrysler and Plymouth Cars
MORAVEK' S
CLOVER FARM STORE
FOX GROCERY
COMPANY
VESELY
CLOVER FARM STORE
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Compliments of
City Post 484
Happy Birthday Fayette City
RUSSELL BROS.
BEER DISTRIBUTORS
Fayette City, Pa.
Fayette City Hardware and
Appliance 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 Society
OF 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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Twin
Coaches
ROUTE 51
VISIT OUR SILVER BAR AND LOUNGE
BEER - WINES - LIQUORS
DANCING NIGHTLY
Compliments of
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Of Charleroi
MEMBER
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
Compliments of
BLUE TOP HOTEL
ROUTE 51
ROBERT GROUNDS
Proprietor
S. MAIN STREET
BENTLEYVILLE, PA.
I Phone Bentleyville 196
Bentleyville Plumbing
and 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 STATION
and
DAIRY BAR
CHARLES H. and ROSE WINSHIP
Fayette City, Pa.
R. D. 1 ROUTE 711
Compliments of
Mellon National Bank and
Trust Co.
CHARLEROI OFFICE
MEMBER
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
Compliments of
Charleroi Savings
and Trust Co.
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
PARK CASINO
Monessen, Pa.
DINING AND DANCING
- ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY -
-Dancing Every Friday Night-
At
The Pines
GOOD FOOD AND LIQUOR
BROWNSVILLE AND GILLESPIE ROAD
Fayette City, Pa.
R. D. 1.
Harris Service Station
and
Grocery Store
ICE CREAM - POP
TEXACO GAS AND OILS
ROUTE 711 GILLESPIE
Fayette City, Pa.
R. D. 1
Joseph Harris, Sr., Prop.
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domamemoratiug its 15Ote knuihersarg
_ PRESENTS -
Fayette City Historical Review
SCENE I-INDIAN SCENE
In this scene the narrator tells of the first citizens of Fayette City, the Indians of this region. The curtain
parts, showing an Indian village. The Indian braves do a dance of Thanksgiving for a good harvest.
SCENE II-THE WHITE MEN COME
Narrator 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 States
Government.
Narrator describes the planning of Freeport, or Fayette City, in 1800. Colonel Cook and Joseph Downer are
shown measuring lots with their clothes line.
SCENE HI-CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS
Narrator relates the history of our local churches and schools. An early school and church scene is enacted
on the stage.
SCENE IV-INDUSTRIAL SCENE
Narrator 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 DISASTER
Narrator 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-TRANSPORTATION
Narrator 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 of
Fayette 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 the
Cancan Dance.
SCENE VII-NATIONALITY SCENE
Narrator 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-FINALE
Narrator 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.
-: CAST
Rev. H. D. Hough
ORGANIST . .......... Mrs. Carl Frantz
Miss Kathleen Scullion
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Scene I
INDIAN PERIOD
SQUAWS
Mrs. John Russell
Mrs. Robert Park
Miss Catherine Russell
Mrs. William Opfar
Mrs. Edward Moskala
Mrs. H. C. Cunningham
Mrs. Wilfred Young
INDIANS
Joseph Alberta
Philip Motsay
Allen Park
Bernard Lee Sarra
Robert Jones
Jack Young
Kenneth Karcesky
Willard Jones
Joseph Sarra
Robert Cunningham
Donald Young
Dennis Livi
Raymond Moody
Duane Miller
Charles Grados
Mike Hancock
Kenneth Lindey
Merle Miller
Robert Smith
INDIA: CHILDREN
Wilma Grados
Buddy Ferris
James Batwinis
Andrew Lorinchak
Linda Wilson
Scene II
THE WHITE MEN COME
Mr. Jasper Hare
Mr. Miller Boag
Mr. James Yates
Mr. Thomas Evans
Mr. Herman Trader
Mr. Wooda Brightwell
MINUET
Directress Mrs. John Barnes
Pianist Mrs. Sara Mong
Assistant Pianist
Miss Sue Rittenhouse
Mrs. Virginia Allen
Mr. Ralph Allen
Mrs. Blanche Lynn
Mr. Otis Rittenhouse
Miss Mary Leighty
Mr. John Barnes
Mrs. Nellie Arison
Mr. Clayton Arison
Mrs. Jane Forsyth
Mr. Howard Forsyth
Mrs. Evie Silbaugh
Mr. Kenneth Silbaugh
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SCHOOL SCENE
Wanda Winters
Jane Hargar
Thurman Smith
Donald Schroyer
Andrew Lorinchak
Kay Beris
Kay Auther
Charlotte Lindey
Helen Grados
CHURCHES and SCHOOLS Charlene Turik
CHURCH CHOIR
Gerald Devers
Mr. Fred Weightman
Mr. Joseph Moravek
Mrs. Wellington Baldwin
Mrs. Park Russell
Miss Mary Winn
Miss Margaret Winn
Mr. John Murt
Mr. Domenick Canigiani
Miss Georgia Nicholson
Miss Janet Mathewson
Mrs. John Bowers
Mrs. George Troth
Miss Florence Sobek
Miss Ann Sobek
Miss Janie Roy
Mr. James Marriott
Mr. John Traversari
Mrs. Fred Brightwell
Mrs. Samuel Miller
Miss Helen Scullion
Mr. Joseph Dorcon
Mrs. George Hancock
Mrs. Bertha Roberts
Mrs. Aldo Stagi
Mrs. William Elliott
Margaret Calcek
Audrey Devers
Gail Cramer
Judy Dewar
Dixie McCrory
Audrey Tiernan
Harold Russell
Norman Russell
Scene IV
INDUSTRY
Mrs. Clarence Young
Mr. Lester Liviskie
Mr. Albert Roberts
Keith Stark
John Edward Arrow
Mr. Edwin Hindmarsh
Mr. Herman Trader
Robert Stimmell
Robert Young
Robert Blacka
Claude Nutt
Frank Devers
Mr. Edward Applegate
Oliver Niemala
Scene V
FIRE AND DISASTER
FIRE-DANCE
Kathleen Walton
Audrey Dewar
Betty Dewar
Lillian Smith
Mona Lee McDonald
Mary Ellen Barker
Virginia Scullion
Joan Cunningham
Elizabeth Mae Hamer
Ethel Grummer
Mary Yusko
Elsie Carney
Virginia Moats
Mary Moats
June Cramer
Sara Allen
Grace Watson
DEATH SCENE
Mr. Jasper Hare
Mr. Miller Boag
Mr. James Yates
Mrs. William Opfar
Mrs. Wilfred Young
Mrs. Edward Moskala
Mrs. Charles Morgan
Scene VI
TRANSPORTATION
WALTZ SCENE
CIVIL WAR PERIOD
Mrs. Raymond Miller and
Mr. Peter Gardner
Mrs. Vernon Smith and
Mr. Gerald Devers
Mrs. Russell Jones and
Mr. Kenneth Humphries
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sarra
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dewar
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stockton
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Victor Jesick
CANCAN DANCE
GAY NINETIES
Dana Baldwin
Helen Yusko
Mary Layton
Leah Marriott
Julia Dohanich
Dorothy Zelenski
Mariam Pegg
Mary Ann Puskas
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NARRATOR
PIANIST
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Cast - Continued
Scene VII
NATIONALITY SCENE
ENGLISH
COUNTRY DANCE
Kathleen Walton
Audrey Dewar
Betty Dewar
Lillian Smith
Mona Lee McDonald
Mary Ellen Barker
Virginia Scullion
Joan Cunningham
Elizabeth Mae Hamer
Ethel Grummer
Mary Yusko
Elsie Carney
Virginia Moats
Mary Moats
June Cramer
Sara Allen
Grace Watson
POLKA
Mrs. Raymond Miller and
Mr. Peter Gardner
Mrs. Vernon Smith and
Mr. Gerald Devers
Mrs. Russell Jones and
Mr. Kenneth Humphries
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sarra
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dewar
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stockton
Mr. and Mrs Randall Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Victor Jesick
IRISH
Dana Baldwin
Helen Yusko
Mary Layton
Leah Marriott
Dorothy Zelenski
Julia Dohanich
Mariam Pegg
Mary Ann Puskas
Scene VIII
FINALE
Mr. Donald Mossburg
Mr. William Gardner
Mr. George Yusko
Mr. Edward Sobek
Mrs. Edward McGee
Mrs. Robert Park
Mr. Robert Pivarnik
Mr. George Gardner
Mr. Thomas Osborne
Mr. Randall Evans
Mr. William Ciavarra
Ronald Martin
Audrey Devers
Georgia Nicholson
Mrs. Wellington Baldwin
Mr. Fred Weightman
Mr. Joseph Moravek
Mrs. Park Russell'
Miss Mary Winn
Miss Margaret Winn
Mr. John Murt
Mr. Domenick Canigiani
Miss Janet Mathewson
Mrs. John Bowers
Mrs. George Troth
Miss Florence Sobek
Miss Ann Sobek
Miss Janie Roy
Mr. James Marriott
Mr. John Traversari
Mrs. Fred Brightwell
Mrs. Samuel Miller
Miss 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 I
MISS FLORENCE GATER MR. and 1I
DR. and MRS. J. R. CONNELLY MR. and A
MR. 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 McCRORY
IRS. GEORGE M. McCRORY
IRS. STEPHEN FIGEL
IRS. LEROY GARDNER
IRS. GEORGE ROY
IRS. MATT MARKISH
IRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS
IRS. JOHN RAZZANDO
IRS. JOHN CANIGIANI
M1RS. PATRICK HYNES
IRS. THOMAS CONWAY
IRS. JACK STOCKTON
IRS. ALSON ROY
MRS. JOSEPH ALBERTA
MRS. GEORGE DOHAN
MRS. ROBERT PREMOSHIS
MRS. HAROLD HUMPHRIES
) WEIGHTMAN
MIRS. DONALD STEPHENS
IRS. THOMAS DENT
VARD D. STEINMAN, SR.
IRS. FRANCIS SMITH
BERT WILLIAMS,
Sesquicentennial Program
CHURCH DAY
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 1950
MASS 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 Noon
SONG FEST AT REVIEW FIELD ............................... ; 8:00 P. M.
EDUCATIONAL DAY
MONDAY, JULY 31, 1950
OPENING OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FAYETTE ...CITY SCHOOL .11:00 A. M.
OPENING OF KANGAROO COURT AND MIDWAY .................................................. 12:00 NOON
TOUR 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 DAY
TUESDAY, 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 DAY
WEDNESDAY, 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 MIDNIGHT
FUN ON THE MIDWAY ........................................................................... 12:00 NOON-12:00 MIDNIGHT
LABOR AND INDUSTRY DAY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1950
FLOAT 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 COMPANY
EUGENE 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 DAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1950
GALA OPENING OF OLD FASHIONED BARGAIN DAY-ALL DAY EVENT
P E T P A R A D E ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2 :00 P . M
MERCHANTS 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 FINALE
SATURDAY, 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 Board
GENERAL CHAIRMAN ........... ............................ MR. JAMES M. THIRKIELD
CO-CHAIRMAN. ....................................... MR. LEROY GARDNER
VICE CHAIRMEN ........................................
MRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS
MR. HOWARD McCRORY
SECRETARY ....................................... MRS. WAYNE HAWKER
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ....................................... MRS. ALAND C. DENT
TREASURER .......................................
MRS. JOHN WILSON
FINANCE DIVISION CHAIRMEN .................................. .... MR. GEORGE HANCOCK
MRS. ALAND C. DENT
PUBLICITY DIVISION CHAIRMEN ....................................... MRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS
MISS BETTY EVANS
SPECTACLE DIVISION CHAIRMEN ....................................... MR. JOHN A. WHEELER
MR. FRANK A. DEWAR
SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION CHAIRMAN ................................ MR. JACK STOCKTON
Fayette City Sesquicentennial Committees
Finance Division
FINANCE DIVISION CHAIRMAN ....................................... MR. GEORGE HANCOCK
FINANCE DIVISION CO-CHAIRMAN ....................................... MRS. ALAND C. DENT
UNDERWRITING
Mr. George Hancock Chairman
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Edward Batwinis
Edwin Hindmarsh
J. H. Renstrom
Ben Holliday
Stephen Figel
Don Mossburg
George Rainey
Howard McCrory
Joseph Ciavarra
George Dohan
Louis Miller
Howard Opfar
Norman Humphries
Harry Shanks
CONCESSIONS
Mr. James M. Thirkield
Mr. Howard Opfar
Mr. George Roy
NOVELTIES
Mrs. Edwin Hindmarsh Chairman
Mrs. Ben Holliday
Mrs. Clarence Young
Mrs. Robert Brinegar
Mrs. Thomas Conway
Mrs. Gilbert Young
Mrs. John Phillips
Miss Leah Marriott
bMiss Elizabeth Mae Hamer
Miss Virginia Scullion
Mrs. Samuel Miller
Miss Janice Weightman
Miss Jean Gardner
Mrs. Alson Roy
Miss Geraldine Jones
QUEEN CONTEST
Mrs. Read Brightwell Chairman
Mrs. Ben Holliday
Mrs. Melrose Stewart
Mrs. Stanton Farquhar
Miss Frances Vesely
Mrs. Jacob Zubovic
Miss Jean Gardner
Mrs. Edward Applegate, Jr.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Mr. George Hancock Chairman
Mrs. Aland C. Dent
Mr. Howard McCrory
Mr. Jack Stockton
Mr. Joseph Moravek
Mr. J. H. Renstrom
Mrs. Joseph Williams
Mr. James M. Thirkield
Miss Betty Evans
Mrs. Wayne Hawker
Mrs. Jack Stockton
Mr. Joseph Williams
KANGAROO COURT
Mr. Fred Holder Chairman
Mr. Paul Moravek Co-Chairman
Mr. Paul Jesick
Mrs. Edwin Hindmarsh
Mrs. Stephen Figel
Mr. J. H. Renstrom
Mr. Jack Beattie
Publicity Division and Committees
PROMOTIONAL
*PUBLICITY DIVISION
Mrs. Joseph Williams Chairman
Miss Betty Evans Co-Chairman
PRESS
Miss
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Miss
AM rs.
Mrs.
Geraldine Jones Chairman
Mildred Janeri
Edwin Hindmarsh
Joseph Alberta
Jo Ann Blatnik
Nick Turik
Leroy Gardner
Mr. Frank McCurdy Chairman
Mr. Willis Johnson
Mrs. Thomas Conway
Mrs. Patrick Hynes
DECORATIONS
Mrs. Edwin Hindmarsh
Mrs. Leroy Gardner
Miss Geraldine Jones
Mrs. Mildred Janeri
Mr. Nick Turik
Mr. Joseph Williams
Mr. Bernard Sarra
Mr. Leroy Gardner
Mr. George Breckenridge
DISTRIBUTIVE
Mr. Joseph Williams Chairman
Mr. Bernard Sarra
Mr. Nick Turik
Mr. George Breckenridge
RADIO
Mrs. George Roy
Mrs. George Troth
Mr. James Hamer
Mr. Raymond Barker
Chairman
Special Events Division and Committees
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mr. Jack Stockton Chairman
RELIGIOUS PARTICIPATION
Rev. H. D. Hough Chairman
Rev. Charles W. Ribick
Rev. W. D. Savage
Rev. Briant 0. S. B.
Rev. John Bowers
Rev. Arthur Warner
Rev. C. R. Ellenberger
Rev. George L. Bayha
EDUCATIONAL DAY
Mrs. George Troth Chairman
Miss Margaret Restrom
Co-Chairman
Mrs. George Rainey
Mrs. Howard McCrory
Mrs. Ellis Sisley
Mrs. George Spalter
Mrs. Robert Williams
Mrs. James Larimer
Miss DeEtte Maude
Mr. George Rainey
Mr. Thomas Marriott, Sr.
Mr. Thomas Marriott, Jr.
Mr. Walter Ridgway, Jr.
Mr. Harvey Barker
HOMECOMING DAY
Mrs. James M. Thirkield
Chairman
Mrs. Richard Auther
Co-Chairman
Mrs. Vernon Smith
Mrs. Mildred Janeri
Mrs. Louis Miller
Mrs. Bernard Sarra
Mrs. George Breckenridge
Miss Mary McDonough
Mrs. James Hamer
MERCHANTS' DAY
Mr. Jack Stockton
Mr. Joseph Moravek
PET PARADE
Mrs. George Rainey Chairman
Mr. Charles Kuhns
Mr. Claude Nutt
Mr. William Nutt
Mrs. Philip Karcesky
Philip Karcesky, Jr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
BABY PARADE
Jasper Hare Chairman
Louis Samberg
Paul Jesick
Andrew Bircsak
Howard McCrory
FIREMEN'S PARADE
Mr. Earl M. Opfar Chairman
Mr. Edward Sobek
Mr. James Moody
Mr. Walter Zelenski
LABOR AND INDUSTRY DAY
Mr. James M. Thirkield Chairman
Mr. Howard McCrory
Mrs. Joseph Williams
Mr. Jerome Williams
Mr. Louis Samberg
Mr. William Beattie
Mr. Jack Stockton
Mr. William Ciavarra
Mr. Bevan Freshwater
HISTORICAL
WINDOW DISPLAY
Mr. Wayne Hawker
FIREWORKS
Mr. Leroy Gardner
Mr. Frank Rihtarcik
Mr. Bernard Sarra
Mr. Wayne Hawker
Chairman
CELEBRATION BALL
Mrs. Aland C. Dent Chairman
Dr. Aland C. Dent Co-Chairman
Mrs. Donald Stephens
Mrs. George Dohan
Mrs. Park Russell
Miss Gertrude Markish
Mrs. Louis Samberg
Mr. William Ciavarra
Mrs. Thomas Conway
Mr. John Murt
Mrs. Richard Richardson
Mr. Jack Beattie
Mrs. Edward Vesely
Mrs. Joseph Alberta
Mrs. Stephen Figel
Mrs. Robert Premoshis
YOUTH DAY
Mr. Jesse Smith
Mrs. George Hancock
Mrs. Wayne Hawker
Mr. Raymond Barker
Chairman
STREET DANCING
Mr. George Roy
Mrs. Earl Opfar
Mrs. James Moody
Mrs. William Opfar
Mr. William Opfar
Chairman
Spectacle Division and Committees
SPECTACLE DIVISION
Mr. John A. Wheeler Chairman
Mr. Frank A. Dewar Co.Chairman
TALENT
Mrs. Edward Batwinis Chairman
Mrs. Raymond Barker
Co-Chairman
Miss Hildred Nelson
Miss Lucille Nelson
Mars. Wellington Baldwin
Mrs. Clyde Wyatt
Mrs. Edward Vesely
Miss Sara Jean Scullion
Miss Kathleen Scullion
Mrs. John A. Wheeler
COSTUME AND MAKE-UP
Mrs. W. Glenn Burig Chairman
Marjorie Ferris
Mrs.
Miss
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Alfred Makepeace
Mary McDonough
Richard Richardson
Russell Jones
Oscar Paegert
Elmer Russell
John Wilson
SCENARIO
Miss Betty Evans
Mrs. Wayne Hawker
PROPERTIES
Mr. Robert Williams Chairman
Mir. Wilbur Long Co-Chairman
Mrs. James Welch
Miss Geraldine Jones
Mr. Edward Moskala
Mr. James Marriott
Mr. Willard Jones
CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Jacob Zubovic
Mr. James Moody
Mr. Joseph Butler
Mr. James Butler
Mr. Guy Sturgis
Mr. William Rutledge
Mr. George Bronson
Mr. John Wilson
Mr. Miller Boag
DESIGN AND SCENERY
Mr. John Murt Chairman
Mr. Jack Beattie
Mr. E. H. Johnson
Mr. Floyd La Rue
Mr. William Usher
Mr. Kenneth Weight
William Janeri
Miss 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 committees
who did not receive program credits.
Kuhns Confectionery
AND
Newsstand
Main Street Fayette City, Pa.
Compliments of
Mount Vernon Inn
Uniontown, Pa.
Where Quality Costs Less
Butterick Patterns
Formerly
Thos. P. Tweed Co.
426 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi
3-5578
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 WORKERS
OF
AMERICA
W. J. HYNES, PRESIDENT
MICHAEL P. HONUS, SECRETA RI -TREASURER
COLLINS
Department Store
Charleroi, Pa.
Ann Coal Company
Walter Wozniak
Compliments of
ElMaIL
and
JIMMY 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 & BLISS
HARDWARE
Charleroi, Pa.;
HUNTINGTON LABORATORIES, INC.
HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
MARSHALL'S
PLUMBING - 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 Agency
FOR
Adam Hats
Flo Gater Shop
-Hats - Dresses
Accessories
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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 Salon
Second & Market Streets
PHONE 660
Mary Kay, Proprietor
SESQUICENTENNIAL SPECIAL
$12.50 Cold Wave-$8.00
July 30 to Aug. 5
Charles Gillette
SHOE REPAIR SHOP
Main St. Fayette City, Pa.
Jimmy's Tavern
Fayette City, Pa.
Granlund & Bell
JIEWELRY & APPLIANCES
SYLVANIA TELEVISION
Main St. Fayette City, Pa.
Compliments of
Dr. J. H. Cole
Compliments of
Hamer's Dairy Bar
Bircsak Feed & Supply
320 Main St. Fayette City, Pa.
Patterson Dairy
RICH GROVE FARM
PURE GUERNSEY MILK
Belle Vernon, Pa. R. D.
Main St.
Compriments of
Physicians
of
Fayette City
DRY GOODS
'11af rBa
a , ,,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 Shop
J. 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 V
F URNITUR ALLE.
Charleroi, Pa.
Compliments of
Bell Theatre
Fayette City, Pa.,
CURTAINS^
John L. Bake
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Fayette City, Pa.
CHARLEROI SUPPLY CO.
LUMBER - MILLWORK
BUILDERS SUPPLIES
CHARLEROI YARD
2nd St. Penna. R. B.
PHONE 3-6571
MONESSEN YARD
259 E. Donner Ave.
PHONE 1640
Stockton Bros.
WELCOMES YOU
To the
Sesquicentennial
Drop 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 STORE
581-83 MeKean Ave
DONORA, PA.
"The Place To Go For Names You Know"
THE STORE FOR PARTICULAR WOMEN
TROTH'S ATLANTIC SERVICE
48 CONNELLSVILLE STREET
UNIONTOWN, PA.
PHONE 9122
LUBRICATION
COMPLETE SERVICE
WASHING
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
PFLEGHARDT
FURNITURE 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
Harry
Cochran
Candidate for
Assembly
Second District
Nicholas
"NICK"
Kornick
Candidate for
Assembly
Second Distict
Governor
Richardson
Dilworth
0
Secretary of
Internal Affairs
Frank W. Ruth
Re-Elect
Congressman
Anthony
CovaIcante
Eustace H.
Bane
for
State Senator
United States
Senator
Francis J,
Myers
Judge of
Supreme Court
Michael J.
Eagen
E. Gadd
Snider
for Assembly
Second District
IlJ iggsI.
Wheeler
for Assembly
First District
Lieutenant
Governor
Michael A.
Musmanno
0
Judge of
Superior Court
Roy 1. Carson
This Message Is Sponsored By The
DEMOCRATIC 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
1e
and J7iaz Q/iIo !gave Ta.h .l'v foz Out Counhy
MICHAEL ALDERS
WILLIAM ALLEN
WILLIAM H. ATHEY
JAMES BAILEY
THORNTON BALDWIN
A. D. BARKER
WM. T. BARKER
FRANK BARR
FRANK BELL
JOHN BELL
WM. H. BINNS
STEWART BLACKA
J. L. BLAINEY
JOSEPH BONDI
H. M. BRINER
JOHN BRINER
ANDREW BROWN
JOHN BROWN
JOSEPH HETHERINGTON,
DR. U. F. HIGINBOTHAM
WILLIAM HILL
JAMES HINDMARSH
WILLIAM HOUGH
J. W. HOWES
DR. C. R. HUSTON
JAMES J. HYNES
FRANK JOHNSON
MRS. JOHNSON
DR. KEIL
DR. A. M. KENNEDY
JOSEPH KING
LOUIS KREPPS
JAMES KREPPS
BUHER KREPPS
SR. WILLIAM RILEY
DR. ROBERTS
ROBERT ROBINSON
J. SAFIER
M. SAFIER
M. SAMBERG
FRANK E. SCROGGS
JOHN SHAW
JOHN SHERMAN
JACOB SHERMAN
WILLIAM SHERMAN
J. P. SLOTERBECK
G. W. SPALTER
E. D. STEINMAN, SR.
BENTON STEPHENS
WALTER STOCKTON
DR. B. L. STOLLAR
A. E. STRAWN
WILLIAM CARLISLE
JOHN CARR
EDWARD CASHDOLLAR
DR. CHAS. CONNELLY
HUGH H. CONNELLY
LOUIS COPE
LESLIE COOGAN
JOHN CROFT
H. R. CROUSHORE
JOSEPH DOWNER
ALLEN ELDER
THOMAS FAWCETT
EARL FLEMING
HARVEY FLEMING
LEROY FLEMING
SEWARD FLEMING
WILLIAM FORSYTHE
W. E. FRAZIER, JR.
W. E. FRAZIER, SR.
GEORGE GEHO
L. M. GILLELAND
LEWIS M. GILLELAND
SOLOMON GINS
DR. J. M. H. GORDON
DR. J. W. GORDON
DR. GEORGE HACKETT, D. D.
A. M. HAGERTY
JAMES HAMER
JAMES HAMILTON
DR. GEORGE HANSEL
EBER HARE
LUCY HARMONY
DR. CHARLES R. LAKEL
EDWARD MANSFIELD
SAMUEL MANSFIELD
CHARLES METRICK
J. N. MIDDLETON
LOUIS MILLER
DR. MITCHELL
DR. B. F. MULLIN
J. N. MULLIN
JOHN MULLIN
ROBERT MULLIN
NESLEY MURPHY
CLYDE A. McCRORY
JAMES McCRORY
THOMAS McCRORY
R. M. McCUNE
WILLIAM McFEE
DR. McKAY
M. NATHENSON
JAMES NOBLE
JOSEPH E. D. NUTT
SAMUEL O'NEIL
JAMES PATTERSON
DAVID PATTON
JOHN PFLEGHARDT
JOHN N. PFLEGHARDT
MRS. MABEL S. PFLEGHARDT
ROBERT PHILP
DR. W. L. QUINN
WILLIAM REEVES
HENRY RENSTROM
MICHAEL RICE
G. R. THIRKIELD
JOHN THIRKIELD
M. K. THIRKIELD
R. M. THIRKIELD
GEORGE THREADGOLD
HUSTON TODD
ALFRED TROTH
WILLIAM TROTH
(J. M. WEAVER
JOHN WHETSEL
ELLEN WHITING
WILLIAM WHITMAN
WILLIAM WHITSETT
ROBERT WILLIAMS
WILLIAM WILLIAMSON
JOHN A. WILSON
GEORGE YOUNG
WORLD WAR I
CARL BRIGHTWELL
PATRICK DAUGHERTY
WORLD WAR II
KENNETH AUTHER
JOSEPH CROUSHORE
PATSY DeRIENZO
RAYMOND GRUMMER
FRANK HUSEMAN
CLYDE KEPPLE
3 OHN KARELLI
KRANK McKENNA, JR.
JAMES A. WILLIAMS
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OUR HISTORY
Centuries before the white man came to America,
some historians believe that the land where Fayette
City now stands was the home of a race far more
cultured and civilized than the American Indian.
These people have been called the Mound Builders
or Mound Men, because one of the evidences of their
existence has been the hills or mounds of earth in
which they buried their dead. They lived in villages
and made their living by farming. To protect them-
selves and their families from enemies, they built
fortresses on the hilltops near their towns. They were
primitive artists, for picture records of their deeds
have been found on rocks near Fayette City. This
race vanished from the earth; perhaps destroyed by
war or disease, the two great foes of all civilizations.
Little is known of the Indians who lived in the
Monongahela Valley -when the first white men crossed
the mountains. One group of historians claim that
no tribe of red men made their homes here, and that
this region served as hunting and fishing grounds
for wandering tribes. Legend and the evidence of
many Indian relics found near our towns seem to
support the authorities who say that the Delaware
Indians had permanent homes in the area.
Before the English began to settle in New York
and Pennsylvania, the Iroquois Indians had banded
themselves together in a primitive United Nations
to prevent themselves from being destroyed by inter-
tribal wars. One of the groups subject to this league
lived 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. The
Delaware were a peaceful people. They raised corn in
tl'oir villaies. hunted in the great hardwood forests,
and fished for salmon, perch, and bass in the near-by
river. Legend has it that one of these villages was
located on the present site of Fayette City. Soon
the white man also crossed the Alleghenies and the
Indians were forced to move again to the west in
search of homes.
The English from their settlements east of the
mountains, and the French moving down from Canada
],nth claimed the land where we now live. They
fought a series of wars over the rich land of the
Ohio River and its tributaries. The English were fi-
nally victorious, and at the close of the French and
Indian War in 1863, became the owners of this part
of North America. The English then issued the
Proclamation of 1863, which forbid settlers to cross
the Alleghenies into the western country. The
British wished to keep this land wild country, so
that the profitable fur trade would continue to flour-
ish, and they feared that settlers and their families
would be killed by the Indians whc had been the
allies of the French in the late war. Nothing could
stFm the tide of westward migration. People came
into this area from Virginia and eastern Pennsylva-
nia, first to trade with the Indians, and later to settle
and establish homes.
In 1768 Colonel Edward Cook bought from Gov-
ernor Thomas Mifflin three thousand acres of land
in the west. Part of this land is'now Fayette City.
Cook settled on this ground in 1700. He built a log
house and later a sandstone mansion. Cook's home
served 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 of
12% cents. An additional charge of 6 cents would
have been made for feeding your horse. General
George Washington visited Cook several times; as a
non-paying guest I presume. Colonel Cook was a
leader among the people of western Pennsylvania
during the American Revolution. He also led the
farmers of this area during the Whiskey Rebellion
azainst the infant United States. One of the meetings
protesting the whiskey tax was held in what is now
Fayette City.
The first settler in Fayette City proper was Mr.
Joseph Downer. He was on his way to find new land
in the west, when he was attracted by the possibilities
of this region and decided to build a home at the
mouth of the creek which is now called Downer's
or Johnson's Run. He built a dam on the stream
and constructed a grist mill, a saw mill, and later
a cotton weaving factory. Mr. Downer then felt
the need for the finer things in life, and built the
first pipe organ ever made west of the Allegheny
Mountains.
In 1800 Colonel Cook decided to lay out a town
near Downer's home. He and Joseph Downer sur-
veyed and measured the town with clothes line. They
divided the land into fifty-one lots, reserved the tri-
angular piece of ground where the school now stands
for 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 callea
Freeport. In 1825 it was renamed Cookstown in
honor of its founder, Colonel Cook. In 1854 the bor-
ough of Fayette City was established by an act of
the Pennsylvania Legislature.
During the nineteenth century the town was a typi-
cal American village. Its people were almost self
sufficient. Mother made the clothing her family wore;
mother cooked and preserved all their food; mother
even made the candles which produced light during
the long winter nights. Much else that the family
needed was produced locally. William Patterson was
the village hatter; James Enos was the wheelwright
and in 1812 the first postmaster; there were shoe-
makers, cabinet makers, carpenters, and blacksmiths
in the town. The first store was established by
Andrew Hunter. In 1820 John Baldwin operated the
first local ferry, and in that same year James Woods
built the first steamboat in town. Boatbuilding was
carried on first by Woods and later by the Larimer
family until about 1860. James Hamer in 1840 built
a woolen mill in what is now called Johnson's Hollow.
Christdpher Spalter was one of the earW. tailors who
made this cloth 'into Sunday suits. In 1831 Martin
and Baker built the first glass factory in Fayette
City. The manufacturing of glass was the chief
industry of the town until coal became king around
1900. Most of the glass made locally was windowv
glass. There were at least two different factories
and 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 the
chief highway in and out of town. The Whiting boys
left for the gold rush by boat. During the Civil War
the steamer Fayette, was given a rough reception
by pro-southern Fayette City when it brought to
town the news of the Union victory. The Browns -
ville and Pittsburgh Packet Company operated the
steamers Franklin, Telegraph and Jefferson, and these
made regular stops at our wharf. These packets car'
ried passengers and freight in and cut of town until
the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad entered in
1896. In 1865, M. G. Thirkield paid the Steamer
Franklin 50 cents for shipping three cribs and one
bedstead from Pittsburgh to Fayette City. Even
after the coming of the railroad the river furnished us
with most of our entertainment. Old timers can still
remember the thrilling melodramas performed on the
old French's and Price's Showboats. The first copy
of the Fayette City Journal published in 1900 urged
people to have their feather pillows cleaned in a
boat tied at the wharf for that purpose. The river
has not always been a boon to the town. We can all
remember the great flood of 1936, and there have
been many other floods great and small to plague the
citizenry of our community.
Compliments of
Charleroi Electric Supply Co.
518 MeKEAN AVE. CHARLEROI, PA.
PHONE: CHARLEROI S-2271
WHOLESALE ELECTRICAL
EASTON'S PHARMACY
W. E. Easton, Sr., Ph. G. - W. E. Easton, Jr., B. Sc.
510 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa.
DRUGS
COSMETICS
PRESCRIPTIONS
Compliments
of
Momessen Realty Corporation
ALL 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 INN
BEER, WINE AND
LUNCHEONS
DANCING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
ROUTE 711
Compliments of
HUMPHRIES
TAVERN
NAVOO HOLLOW ROAD
Fayette City, Pa.
Irwin's Flower Shop
LOOK FOR NEW LOCATION
NORTH BELLE VERNON, PA.
PHONE 1241
Compliments
of
STEPHENS DAIRY
Compliments of
FRANK R. DAYNER & SON
Painting 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 RESTAURANT
Recommended 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 Independent
Delivered 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.
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Phone 8-3556
SILBAUGH
Vault & 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 AT
YOUR LOCAL FOOD STORE
FAIRMONT FOODS CO.
Dunay Dairy
Guernsey 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 PLAYED
IN MAKING OUR
Sesquicentennial
A SUCCESS
Compliments of
Ann's Dress Shop
Monessen, Pa.
Compliments of
Livi's Confectionery Store
Fayette City, Pa.
Compliments of
LEE A. DONNELLY
JOHNS-MANVILLE
Blown Rock Insulation
Phone 2-1306 McKeesport, Pa.
Mike Mitchell, Owner
KAISER-FRAZER DEALER
Fairhope Garage
9903 Belle Vernon, Pa.
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