Keeping up with past and present happenings in a remarkable small town.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Institute Hill Mustangs ~ 1950
The Mustangs won the championship in 1950 defeating the Penn Street Cardinals.
Ed Eicholtz, Wayne Anthony, Nick Newcaster, Dan Murphy, Dick Smith, Diantonio, Dom Monteleone, Mike Newcaster, Ken Mills, Dan Coyle, Lanny Pride, Jack Lokhaiser, Bill Saul, Dale Stetzer, Dick Haron, Charles Leitem, Ray Natili, John Houston and Coach Ed Pickett.
Ed Eicholtz, Wayne Anthony, Nick Newcaster, Dan Murphy, Dick Smith, Diantonio, Dom Monteleone, Mike Newcaster, Ken Mills, Dan Coyle, Lanny Pride, Jack Lokhaiser, Bill Saul, Dale Stetzer, Dick Haron, Charles Leitem, Ray Natili, John Houston and Coach Ed Pickett.
[Photo thanks to Michael Newcaster]
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Butler Area Senior High School
Friday, February 23, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
J.F.K in Butler, 1960
J.F.Kennedy [podium] and Lyndon Johnson [right] campaigning in Butler in 1960 in front of the Court House.
Butler Police Officer Eugene Heath
is standing to the left just above the Pa. State Trooper [center]
in charge of controlling the crowd.
JFK stayed at the Willard Hotel while campaining in Butler. He walked, escorted to the this location.
JFK stayed at the Willard Hotel while campaining in Butler. He walked, escorted to the this location.
[Picture thanks Mary (Heath) Gordon]
Monday, January 15, 2007
Snapshot of Butler, Sept. 2006
Corner of Cunningham and Main Streets looking over to the steeple of St. Paul's Church.
Woolworth's is no longer.
Woolworth's is no longer.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Brian Minto ~ Butler's Prized Prizefighter
Friday, November 24, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Megan Peth ~ BHS '06 ~ A Girl We Remember
†2006
Megan was a freshman at IUP, where she was studying nuclear medicine. She was a 2006 graduate of Butler High School and had been a member of the BHS Golden Tornado Marching Band. She also ran track at BHS. Megan was 19.
Her presence among us enriched so many lives.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
BHS Football 2006 ~ 3 Wins ~ 6 Losses
BHS 26 [W] Kiski Area 0BHS 07 [L] Norwin 20BHS 23 [W] Fox Chapel 0BHS 29 [L] Bethel Park 35BHS 07 [L] Erie McDowell 20BHS 16 [L] Shaler 21BHS 07 [L] North Hills 42BHS 17 [L]t North Allegheny 31BHS 14 [W] Seneca Valley 0
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Congratulations ~ Bruce Fratto BHS '78
Bruce wrote saying: "I had a bit of good fortune this past year. Out of 12,000 images from 13 pro's they chose my shot as the "Offical Poster of the 2006 Kentucky Derby". The winning shot has Barbaro with all 4's in the air, the jockey pumping his hand for the win along with the grandstand and famous spires in the background."
Friday, October 06, 2006
Kirpatrick's ~ For all our Sporting Needs
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Merry-Go-Round ~ Stoughton's Beach
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Our Children's Guardian ~
During her nearly 40 years as a school crossing guard, Doris Mary Riddle [† Sept 2006] helped thousands of children in the Butler area make it safely to school. She started working as a school crossing guard in 1950 and was assigned to Monroe Street, where she helped St. Paul School pupils cross the street.
In later years, she was assigned to a Mercer Street post to cross Broad Street elementary pupils. But the majority of her career -- nearly 30 years -- was spent at a post on New Castle Street helping West End Elementary School pupils.
We thank you, Doris.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Minor-League Baseball in Butler
From 1935 until 1951, the ballpark housed a minor-league team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees and several other teams. Mayor Maggie Stock said the city will try to find a marquee team to put in the park. (AP)
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
Butler's Sculptor in Metal ~ Bill Secunda
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Friday, July 07, 2006
Butler's Born Actor ~ Frederick West McCarren ~ BHS '69
✝ 2006
Fred McCarren was one of the brightest stars on Butler High School's stage. We remember him in My Fair Lady, Once Upon a Mattress, Little Me and other excellent productions.
Thank you, Fred, for your unforgettable stage presence and the delight you gave us.
Thank you, Fred, for your unforgettable stage presence and the delight you gave us.
We fell for you!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Butler's Television Star ~ Josie Carey
† 2004
One of Butler's stars in the world of television was Josie Carey. Some Butlerites still know her as Josephine Vicari. She hosted WQED's long running Children's Corner and her name was immortalized for millions of children as that of Fred Rogers' puppet, Daniel Striped Tiger. She wrote lyrics for 68 songs for her show. Butler and Pittsburg cannot forget Josie Carey.
One of Butler's stars in the world of television was Josie Carey. Some Butlerites still know her as Josephine Vicari. She hosted WQED's long running Children's Corner and her name was immortalized for millions of children as that of Fred Rogers' puppet, Daniel Striped Tiger. She wrote lyrics for 68 songs for her show. Butler and Pittsburg cannot forget Josie Carey.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Saxonburg's Founder ~ John August Roebling
Saxonburg celebrates its founder's 200th Birthday Anniversary ~ John Roebling is the Inventor of Twisted Steel Cable that made it possible for him to build the famous Brooklyn
Bridge. Congratulations Saxonburg.
Bridge. Congratulations Saxonburg.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Photographer Don Carlson ~ BHS '38
HEADLAND'S LUNCH CAR - owned by Bob Headland and his wife, Etta, in the 1930s and 40s, it was situated on W. Cunningham St. just east of the Clinton Hotel and Sullivan Run (creek), next door to Ray Andre General Tire and across the street from Klugh's Market and Adolph's Drug Store. It serviced not only Butler residents, including many from Armco, and a lot of through traffic on the then busy Rt. 422. [Don Carlson, the photographer, and his brother, Bill, worked there in the late 30s for $12.85 a week plus all they could eat.]
- Don Carlson
- Don Carlson
Friday, June 02, 2006
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Butler Airport ~ Our Early Interest in Flying
BUTLER AIRPORT - small planes lined up at the old Butler Airport which was located along New Castle Road just across from Deshon Hospital and is now the location for a shopping center. Bob Headland was one of the early promoters of aviation in the Butler area. (I flew in and out of this airport and Pgh/Butler airport in the early 40s before enlisting in the Air Corps.)
- Don Carlson
Friday, May 19, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Remember This? ~ 10,000 Meter Race
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Sgt. Major Abie Abraham ~ Bataan
For generations of Butlerites since the Battle of the Pacific in World War II the name Sgt. Abie Abraham has been synonymous with the infamous Bataan Death March. While fighting a hopeless battle and surviving two and a half years of inhuman imprisonment Stg. Abraham showed the noblest human qualities. He was the only soldier who fought on Bataan to see the final Japanese surrender.
You have received many honors, Abie, but there is no Medal of Honor that can represent our pride or render adequate gratitude to you for the valiant spirit you have left us to emulate.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Butler Country Club ~ Butler's Lushest
Butler Country Club ~ First Fairway
Does the Butler area have the most golf courses? ~ 16
Aubrey's Golf Course
Conley Golf Course Resort
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Hiland Public Golf Course
Lake Arthur Country Club
Lake Vue North Golf Course
Mount Chestnut Golf Course
Pine Needles Par 3
Saxon Golf Course
Serene Valley Golf Course
Stoughton Acres Golf Course
Suncrest Golf Course
Butler Country Club
Armco Country Club
Krendale
Rittswood
Does the Butler area have the most golf courses? ~ 16
Aubrey's Golf Course
Conley Golf Course Resort
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Hiland Public Golf Course
Lake Arthur Country Club
Lake Vue North Golf Course
Mount Chestnut Golf Course
Pine Needles Par 3
Saxon Golf Course
Serene Valley Golf Course
Stoughton Acres Golf Course
Suncrest Golf Course
Butler Country Club
Armco Country Club
Krendale
Rittswood
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Alameda Park ~ Coming Back to Life
Alameda Park 1901
Jump on the streetcar or ride out there on your bike and you were in a summer paradise. Will the new Alameda Park be like the one we had?
[Carousel where the streetcar is parked.]
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