Meet Joan
My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!
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Tag Archives: ephemera
Library card memories from Joann Hano
Reader Joann Hano shares a photo of her 1983 Martin Library card – with a 5-cents-per-day late fee on overdue books!
Print your own York International Animal-Time Coloring Book!
Joan Concilio found a copy of an undated York Corp. animal-themed coloring book. The maker of large refrigeration equipment distributed this book to describe its products to both kids and parents.
Posted in Local memories, Things to do
Tagged business, ephemera, york international
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Gift suggestions from Fluhrer the Jeweler: Wouldn’t you like some Vaseline jars?
Joan Concilio shows a handout card from Fluhrer the Jeweler, formerly of 17-19 West Market Street in York, PA, with gift suggestions for men and women.
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
Tagged businesses, ephemera, estate sales, stores
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Ask Joan: Thankfulness edition
The Nov. 20, 2012, edition of Ask Joan seeks information on the former Deppen’s Pretzel Factor in York, PA, discusses the Grand View Point Hotel in Bedford County, and seeks memories of Mr. Pershing’s ballet-dance lessons in York.
Posted in Ask Joan, Local memories
Tagged ask joan, ephemera, follow-ups, memories, postcards
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A 1961 wedding reception at the Avalong Dining Room
Reader Sue Shirey shared a copy of a 1961 receipt from her sister-in-law’s wedding reception at York’s former Avalong Dining Room. The total price for 140 guests was $182!
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
Tagged avalong, ephemera, memories, restaurants
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Collectors’ stamps of Historic York
A reader shared some of a series of Historic York, Pa., collectors’ stamps with Joan Concilio. They include the Warrington Meeting House, McCulloch Mill, Bentzel’s Mill Bridge, the John Schultz House and more.
A look at the Official Pennsylvania Dutch Guide-Book, a 1960s treasure
Joan Concilio shares information about York County and the Pennsylvania Dutch foods and language from the 1966 edition of the Official Pennsylvania Dutch Guidebook.
Posted in County customs, Things we eat, Things we say
Tagged books, ephemera, food, pennsylvania dutch
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1961 Red Lion football schedule booklet: Another store, another find, part 3
Joan Concilio shares a fun piece of York County ephemera in honor of the start of high school football season – a 1961 Red Lion football schedule booklet.
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Local memories
Tagged antique store, ephemera, football, memories, red lion, sports
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Fun paper find: Historic York and James Smith’s grave
Joan Concilio recently found what might be a collectible stamp featuring James Smith’s gravestone in York in a packet of ephemera from across the United States.
Fun paper find: Your 1973 Calendar from B.W. Moul & Son, Builders, of Hanover
At the 2012 Book Nook Bonanza, Joan Concilio and her husband found a 1973 promotional calendar from B.W. Moul & Son, General Builders, of Hanover.
