Keeping up with past and present happenings in a remarkable small town.
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
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
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