+ September 16, 2006
Ed Vargo of Butler, National League umpire from 1960-1983, is the only Major League umpire to call one no hitter and one perfect game for the same pitcher. Vargo was behind home plate for Sandy Koufax's no hitter on June 4, 1964 and his perfect game on September 9, 1965.
As it was back in the 40s and 50s. Located on East North Street. A delightful store. 
Built 1901 at the corner of Eau Claire and First Streets. Today it is a professional medical building. 
We fancied the straight thrust of Main Street from the northern hill to the southern, right through the center of town. 
The Mustangs won the championship in 1950 defeating the Penn Street Cardinals.
The new High School was built in the early 1960s. 
During W.W.II soldiers who had suffered hearing loss were treated here. Butler is proud of its service to the military.
J.F.Kennedy [podium] and Lyndon Johnson [right] campaigning in Butler in 1960 in front of the Court House. 
Downtown Butler Today without Woolworth's. 
From the Butler Eagle, July 5, 1939
Brian “The Beast” Minto, now 38-7, Butler's Prized Boxer, keeps on winning! Brian boxed and played football in Butler High School, went to college on football scholarship and soon returned to boxing. He had 25 amateur fights and was the 2000 Golden Gloves winner.
Megan Marie Peth 
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
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."
After leaving Alameda Park this carousel we loved went to Stoughton's Beach and after that it was on display at the Smithsonian in D.C. for about seven years and before it was moved to its present location, Old Tucson Studios in Arizona.
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.
It was a handsome yellow brick school building with a pillared entrance.
Bill Secunda has become a prominent American metal sculptor. His works can be seen in museums, zoos, racetracks, a senator's office, or wandering across someone’s back yard, the possibilities are endless.
