January 15, 2009 / From Days Gone By

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MEMORY JOGGER

Last week's "60 Years Ago" items stated that John P. Sipes was honored at the McConnellsburg Methodist Church for his 63 years as a Sunday school teacher of the Men's Bible Class. More...

50 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 22, 1959

'59 Mrs. Amy Mellott and son Paul and wife will leave Thursday for New York City to meet Kay Mellott, daughter of the former Mrs. Mellott, who is returning from Europe. Mr. and Mrs. More...

70 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 26, 1939

'39 Deaths: William Washington Wagner; Joseph A. Warner of Shannon, Ill.; Mrs. William Keefer of Hancock; George Leighty of Hancock. More...

20 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 12, 1989

'89 Sen. Robert C. Jubelirer of the 30th District, which includes Fulton County was sworn in as president pro tempore for the fifth year following his re-election to that office on January 3. More...

30 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 11, 1979

'79 Fulton County produced three first-place winners in the home economics divisions at this year's state Farm Show in Harrisburg, and each of them received the added distinction of being named best in their class among all competitors throughout More...

40 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 23, 1969

'69 Three Fulton County farmers were winners in the state hay show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show last week. Nearly 100 hay exhibits from all areas of Pennsylvania were on hand. More...

60 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 27, 1949

'49 Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Brown of Altoona, parents of Mrs. E.H. MacKinlay of McConnellsburg, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 27. "Tinker," little son of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. More...

80 Years Ago

From The Files Of January 24, 1929

'29 Deaths: Mrs. James C. McKee of Emmaville; Mrs. Elizabeth Carnell of Dott; Mrs. William J. Barton of near Breezewood; Mrs. D. More...