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PAOJ tHI DAHLY NEWJS, Huntingdon, Mount Union and Safari, February 12,1910 Bird's Eye View Of Saxton Today's old photo conies to us courtesy of Mrs. Arleiie Clark taken from Saxton Mountain looking north toward Tussev of Saxton, who recently completed (along with the help of Mrs. Mountain and the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River Betty Black, also Of Saxton) a 125 Daee hfstorv of the Black which rannnt HP sppn in the nhntn Thp niftnro io vvv it vive. nibll 11 II vTlftJ? HI IB. Betty Black, also of Saxton) a 125 page history of the Black family.

The photo was taken by the late Professor George Alloway, who wrote the 1929 Morton History. The photo was which cannot be seen in the photo. The picture is believed to have been taken around 1912. Around the Broad Top with Ron Morgan History Of Black Family Recorded The photo appearing with today's column was given to me by Clark of Saxton. The photo was taken of the borough looking north from Saxton Mountain and shows the round house as well as several other historical landmarks of that period.

The photo is believed to have been taken by the late Professor George W. Alloway, who penned the Horton History of 1929. Mrs. Clark is a descendant of Nathan Port Horton (the man who discovered Broad Top coal) through her mother, Golda (Clark) Jones, whose great grandmother was Elizabeth Horton, who married Thomas Griffith. While talking to Mrs.

Clark about the Hortons, she told me that she has completed a history of the Black family, which was sold during the annual Black reunion, held each year at Memorial Park at Martinsburg. Mrs. Clark, who was assisted by Mrs. Betty Black of Saxton, spent over three years working on the research for the 125 page booklet. Mrs.

Clark's husband, Lee, is a grandson of Allison Black. The publication was dedicated in memory of Margaret (Maggie) and her sister, Sarah Belle Black. The booklet notes: "Maggie was a' dedicated school teacher for seven years, two at Dudley (1896 97), and five at Cookstown (1898 1903), and after her marriage to Edward Clark, a devotee! wife and mother for 40 years. While Sarah Belle never married or had any children of her own, she was a 'mother' to many (nieces, nephew, friends and neighbors) and loved by all who knew her." The book begins with the descendants of Jacob and Elizabeth Black of Huntingdon Co. Mrs.

Clark is looking for more data on the Black faimly. Interested parties may contact her by writing her (her address is 1103 Mifflin Street, Saxton, Pa. 16678) or phoning 814 335 2147. By the way, I'm looking for some photos of Saxton during the early years. If you can be of help, please contact me or stop in the office.

Mail Call Got a nice letter from Lester C. Horton of South Lake Tahoe, California, who enjoys this column. He requested a copy of "Tales of the Broad Top Volume 11." lie said he wanted the book because he was a descendant of the Horton family, which helped to settle the Broad Top region. Also got a letter from Mrs. Clair Carper of Fallston, Maryland, who is the oldest daughter of Charles Hile.

He was a blacksmith for many years on the Broad Top. Received an interesting letter from Mrs. James (Irene) George of RD 1, Hesston, who writes: "1 read everything in The Daily News concerning the Broad Top and surrounding areas and our interest in your article about She pointed out that two Robertsdale residents have considerable knowledge about Jacobs: Ernest Houck and Veta Parks, whose late husband, Harry's old homestead was located along Rocky Ridge. Mrs. George also recalled that her late father, Lewis Barnett, worked at the Jacobs mines.

She gave me the name of Charles Barnett of Elizabethtown, who also knows something about Jacobs. Mrs. George's son, Lonny, who resides in Cincinnati, Ohi9, is a good friend of mine, having attended Robertsdale Grade school together. Lonny had a great interest in the great out of doors as I recall. The Georges moved away from Robertsdale 20 years ago.

They lived on Water Street (along Trough Creek Stream next to the Ruth George Playground) at Robertsdale. Got another letter from Mrs. Paul Dom of Route 3, Box 298, Cumberland, 21502, who is looking for data about her great Archibald Durrah Griffin (Jan. 2, 1815 July 19, 1902), who, according to the 1880 census, residedjn Broad Top Township, Bedford Co. His secojid wife's name was Mary, age 34, and there were two step children, Flora, age 11 and William age four (the last names of the children are unknown).

It is believed that Griffin lived near Wells Tannery, Fulton before he died. His last name cculd also be spelled: GRIFFITH. Mrs. Dom is seeking data about the family and where members of the family are buried. Can any of our readers help? Please write Mrs.

Dom at the above address. Once again I have received a letter from Mrs. Bonnie N. Benson of Box 212, R.D. 2, Gardners, Pa.

17324, who is seeking cemetery records for Huntingdon Co. (list of cemeteries with the locations of individuals interred regardless of whether or not the cemetery may have been destroyed). Mrs. Benson is doing research on her family William and Kachael Besson. While on the subject of cemeteries, I should make note that Jack Branick of Wood is doing some research on old cemeteries in the Broad Top region.

He has located several cemeteries around the Wood Robertsdale Broad Top City area. Jack has a warm interest in the history of the area and has been very helpful to me in some of my research of Broad Top history. A big "tip of the hat" to Jack for his assistance. This n'That Mrs. Florean Stevenson of Robertsdale stopped me in the post office recently and thanked me for my series about Florida and asked me how I liked Florida.

It was cold that morning and snow was being forecasted, so it wasn't hard to answer her question. But of late, the south has been getting all the bad weather (hope I don't regret making this statement) causing northerners to alter plans and take their winter vacations in the agree with the person, who called the Opinion Line a few weeks back and made the statement that Pope John Paul II's historic visit to America "had the greatest impact toward peace and understanding this strife torn world has known for many years." She asked the question: "Why did Time magazine choose a blood thirsty religious fanatic to represent the news for 1980?" Good question the movie, "Smokey and the Bandit?" Well, Hollywood is making a second picture, reportedly to feature members of the regular cast, Jackie Gleason, Burl Reynolds and Sallie Fields. A Breezewood man, Bill Scheffer, an officer of the Independent Truckers Association (ITA) will be technical advisor for the movie, which he has been reported as saying will be better and more plausible than the first. Forty ITA truckers will drive their "rigs" in the picture (including females). Portions of the movie will be shot in Henderson, Nevada; Atlanta, Georgia; and in southern has been a lot of attention given the Penejec situation at Johnstown (proposed plans by Penejec to move offices from Johnstown to Reading).

Considerable support has been given "Flood Ciiy" from regional planning and development groups from the six county area. This is good, but I would like to ask one question: For sometime now Broad Top and Southern Huntingdon County APARTMENT LAND WANTED 5 to 12 acres, public water and sewer, coned multi-family. Must be ready for immediate construction. Well funded and experienced principals. Call Edward Zoengleln, President (717) 763-1333 or Commercial-Industrial Realty Company P.O.

Box 88 Harrisburg, Pa. 17108 coalminers have been out of work because mining operations in Somerset County (and some in Cambria County) have been shut down. One of the reasons given for the shut down was lack of coal orders. Where were the regional groups then? That was a question retired Bedford County Planning Commission director Olin W. Horton said he planned to ask regional planners.

I'm interested in hearing the According to the newspapers Gov. Thornburgh is planning on a trip to the far East countries to drum up business for the faltering coal economy in the Appalachian field, especially the Commonwealth. The Governor has taken a step in the right direction and should have the support of everyone in his endeavors Getting back to my Florida series, it'seems that I wasn't the only Broad Topper, to be in Florida over the Christmas New Year holidays. Several folks were there including G. Robert Bailey of Saxton, who reported that the Bailey family followed much the same route that I did while touring the state.

Also talked with Albert Masood of Saxton, who enjoyed a gala vacation in California with his family Any bikinis out there this time of year, Al? I was informed recently that problems have surfaced in Carbon Township, along Pa. Route 913 between Broad Top City and Dudley, with the illegal dumping of garbage along the highway and in the nearby strip mining something we can all do without, especially when there are two garbage collectors in the area. And finally, thanks to Clara Garner of Clara's Flowers, Saxton, for her nice comments about the Florida trip. Until next ahead! The Daily News Founded In I9J5 By Joseph F.Biddle Publisher 1911-1936 John H. Publisher 1936-1977 Published dolly except Sundoy.

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Ann Landers Answers Your Problems NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS All display advortif ing copy must in Daily News by 9 a.m. TWO DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION. Thij deadline hat boon established to serve and to assure that the newspaper It printed on time every day. Dear Ann Landers: Valentine's Day is coming. I have a message for all parents and teachers: Please save some little hearts from being broken this year.

Stop and think about that poor child who receives only one or two cards in class. Or maybe even none. How do you think the youngster feels when he or she sees others getting a Pile of valentines and he is being passed up? I can tell you, it is extremely painful. I suggest that the custom of distributing valentines during class time be eliminated completely if there are 35 in the class, those who want 'to give cards must bring 35. Then, no matter how many give, all will receive the same number.

This would promote equality, teach our children consideration for others, and prevent the indescribable hurt of being left out. Thanks, Ann, I hope you can print this letter in time to prevent some needless heartache on a day that is dedicated to love. Scarred By Old Memories Dear Memories: I am printing your letter in the hope that some sensitive teachers, parents, and yes, even children, will get the message. Thirty five valentines cost more money than some kids can afford these days, "so I recommend home made cards. They needn't be fancy just a rememberance that will bring joy unbounded to many little hearts on Feb.

14. Dear Ann Landers: We've heard gripes from waitresses, telephone operators, hairdressers, etc. Now may I have a turn? My husband is an appliance serviceman. He might as well have been an obstetrician, the hours he puts in. He is expected to be "on call" around the clock, seven days a week.

I can understand emergencies but a call Christmas Eve to fix a stove that hasn't worked right for two weeks? A legitimate emergency would be a refrigerator or freezer that conks out with food that needs to be saved, or a range not shutting off in the clean cycle, or a washer overflowing. What burns me up is people who demand that he come at once and have no information except "it isn't working." How about giving the brand name, model and serial number? It would also help to know what the thing was doing' before it quit. Was it noisy? Smoking? Grinding? Squeaking? It would help, too, if people would leave appliance repair to the experts. I can't tell you how many limes my husband has to put something back together before he can fix it. All this takes time, and it costs the consumer plenty.

So, please print this for the good of all. Columbia, Wife Dear Wife: Thanks for the short course. I learned something today. Dear Ann Landers: I am a 16 year old sophomore going with a 17 year old exchange student from France. His English is quite goou, but he prefers to speak in French.

Mom says it will help me learn the language. She bought me a French English dictionary, but I'm not doing very well. I don't want to show my ignorance, so I pretend I know what he is saying and answer "oui" which means "yes." 1 think Mom is wrong. I'm more comfortable when he speaks English. What's your opinion? Hillsboro Hattie Dear Hat: If you don't understand what a fellow is saying, "Yes" is the wrong answer.

Better he should speak English, before you find yourself doing something in French. News Of Yesteryear Construction Of Iron Wagons 80 Years Ago We have not yet seen the end of the things that will be made of iron and steel. These metals enter more and more every day into the construction of things that minister to human wants and comforts. The latest adaptation of the metals is to be the construction of iron wagons made wholly of one or the other or both. There is an iron wagon factory in Iowa which cannot turn out these vehicles fast enough to meet the popular demand.

They are as light as the wooden article, are far more durable, less likely to be broken and stand the wear and tear inseparable to existence on a farm far better than the old fashioned wood wagon. They may not be so handsome but beauty cuts no figure with the western farmers and if good looks are deemed necessary by some, the paint pot is always at the farmer's command. 50 Years Ago London Having rejected the Anglo American proposals for complete abolition of submarines, the London Naval Arms conference began efforts to reach an agreement on the next best thing, "humanizing" the use of submarines in Naval warfare. Harrisburg If and only if the fisherman wants it, the present fishing license fee of $1.50 may be increased to $2 at the next session of the legislature. The raise of 50 cents.

provide funds for the purchase of public fishing quarters. Before making a decision on the proposal the board will call a public hearing of representatives of the Izaak Wallop League and other angler organizations to procure sentiment on the question. Harrisburg On his return from the political conferences in the national capital, Governor John S. Fisher refused to discuss any of the contestants for the Republican gubernatorial nomination or the results of the announcements made yesterday. The governor admitted that the announcement of Samuel S.

Lewis, a follower of Sen. Joseph R. Grundy and Franis Shunk Brown, a vare lieutenant, had injected a new element into the situation but refused to say how it would affect future developments. 25 Years Ago United Nations, N.Y. Communist China renewed its threats to invade Chiang Kai Shek's American defended bastion on Formosa and coupled with it a semi official declaration of Chinese support for Russia in Europe.

The announcements by Peiping radio underscored the worldwide diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Formosa Strait and eased the threat of a general war. Washington High military officials doubted that Red China will make any full scale attempt in the immediate future to seize Quemoy or Matsu Islands now that the evacuation of the Tachen Islands is complete. The military leaders had no doubt the Communists still will try to make trouble in the Formosa area probably with probing attacks in the next two or three months. 10 Years Ago Members of the Huntingdon Area School District Authority meeting in conjunction with the Huntingdon Area School Board of Education gave approval to a list of school board recommendations and then accepted a bond issue proposal for the new Huntingdon Middle School. Authority chairman Marshall Showalter presided at the approvals for recommendation included constructing a middle school building including a swimming pool; acceptance of an alternate bid for the installation of Formica doors; rejection of several alternates to the various contracts dealing with wall covering, deletion of the pool, heating, plumbing and electrical items for the pool and the rebid- ding of contract for equipment forme kitchen.

Ft. Benning, Ga. The military judge in the murder case against Lt. William L. Calley said he would try to decide whether Galley's right to a fair trial has been prejudiced by massive pretrial publicity alleging to the Vietnam massacre.

With the "Year of the Voter" as its theme, the League of Women Voters of the United States announced it will spearhead a national campaign during 1970 designed to emphasize the franchise as the basis of American Democracy and to remove the remaining inequities in the nation's electoral system. The brew at the bottom of the pot at the beanery is known as decoffinated caffeine. Area Dogs Must Be Licensed Dog licenses for 1980 are now on sale. Dog owners who have not purchased licenses are already in violation, as Jan. 15 was the due date for 1980 tags.

According to Lawrence J. Harteis, supervisor of Region Five, Bureau of Dog Enforcement, dog licenses are still the state's biggest bargain as the fee has not gone up since 1921. The cost for males and spayed females is $1.20, and for unspayed females, the cost is $2.20. Harteis warns that spot checks will be made for unlicensed dogs in Huntingdon County in the near future and that dog owners found without licenses for their dogs could be fined from $10 to $300. According to Jerry Minnick, Huntingon County dog law enforcement officer, dog licenses may be purchased at the Huntingdon County Treasurer's Office, Court House, Huntingdon.

Officer Minnick states that dog license applications are available at the following locations: Painter's Auto Mart, Mount Union, R. McCartle's Pine Grill, Mount Union; Johnny's Place, Mount Union; Fort, Shirley Hotel, Shirleysburg; Rock Hill Furnace Post office; Three Springs Post Office; Saltillo Post Office; Boron Station, Selea; Pine Ridge Grill, Three Springs R. D. 3. Burnt Cabins Motel, Burnt Cabins; Mill Creek Post Office; Calvin Post Office; Miller's General Store, Calvin; Alexandria Post Office; Spruce Creek Postoffice; Spruce Creek Gun Shop; Warrior's Mark Post Office: Danny Davis, District Justice, Alexandria; and Isaiah Locke, Maddenville.

Almanac Today is Tuesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 1980 with 323 to follow. This is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The moon is moving toward its new phase. The morning stars are Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

The evening stars are Mercury and Venus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, and British biologist Charles Darwin were born Feb. 12, 1809, On this date in history: In 1953, the Soviet Union broke off relations with Israel when terrorists bombed the U.S.S.R. legation in Aviv.

In 1963, a jetliner crashed into the Florida Everglades, 43 people. In 1973, the first American prisoners of war were released by North Vietnam; 116 were flown from Hanoi to the Philippines. The Yagua Indians of the Amazon Basin still stalk jaguars with blowguns and poison darts. TEENAGE REBELLION What Can A Parent Do? Come and hear Pat Talbert present practical solutions from the Bible. Friday, February 15 Time 7:00 P.M.

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