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WELCOME ABOARD. It is with great pleasure that I welcome our new members; Violet Tolton, Dick Osborne, Jack and Florence Donaghy, Donn Gross (Blueberry Hill Furniture), Mr. And Mrs. Jack Taft, Ron Wreski, Tom and Virginia Parry and Ingeborg Yeich. |
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2008 SUBSCRIPTION TO THE GREENE HILLS OF HOME: Beginning with the 2008 subscription year, members who wish to send a donation above the basic subscription ($20) will be recognized as a Patron with a donation of $50. For a donation of $100 or more, you will be elevated to Century Club membership. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and help tremendously in our goal of preserving local history. See subscription form below. |
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TWO PRICELESS ADDITIONS; a spinning wheel and an antique wheel chair. The spinning wheel (on the left with Society member and donor Marian Phillips) is actually called a Walking Spinning Wheel. Frank and Diane Razny donated this wooden and caned wheel chair (on the right) used by Julia Grapatin. Left to right are Frank Razny, Edith Grapatin Gilpin (Julias daughter) and Art Frey (Julias grandson). |
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SOME GOOD NEWS: We received a letter from The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission stating they have determined the WSCS Hall is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The next step in the nomination process is the submission of a completed National Register nomination which we will be working on this winter. |
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"Margaret's Diary" @ $22 plus $3.00 mailing, with payment made out to WHS, PO BOX 345, Paupack, PA 18451, is a must-have for your home library. More info on our Web site. |
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Our November program featured a presentation on Hawley photographer Louis Hensel by the Hawley Public Library. Hensel produced, during the early 20th century, thousands of photographic glass negatives that the library has been restoring to as near perfect condition as possible. Theyre on display at their library. |
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And now this; thank you to all the members that offered me support and advise on this, my first newsletter. I probably made a few mistakes (if I didnt, it wouldnt be me), but will try very hard to keep them to a minimum. Drop me a line with more suggestions and ways you think we can improve on OUR Society. Webb |
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-cut here-- 2007 Subscription Form: Please fill in, detach, & mail with your check for $20 ( or more to be a Patron or a Century Club supporter) to GDHS, PO Box 176, Greentown, PA 18426 to ensure that The Greene Hills of Home keeps coming your way. Please give us your up-to-date address. |