Category Archives: clubs

York County directories contain a wealth of information

Posted on February 20, 2012 by june lloyd

Old “City Directories,” which eventually covered small towns, suburbs and even rural areas are invaluable sources for researching the past. You can find out where your family members lived and worked; businesses, manufacturers, professionals, local government, churches and social organizations … Continue reading →

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Yorkers Giggle

Posted on October 26, 2008 by june lloyd

What did young people do for fun on Halloween week 99 years ago? According to the York Daily of October 30, 1909, there was some giggling going on. The article reads:

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York County’s Road of Remembrance

Posted on October 17, 2007 by june lloyd

The Tribute Tree Committee appealed to the patriotism and generosity of York County citizens in this December 1919 York Gazette ad. A neighbor recently asked if I knew anything about the rows of sycamore trees still standing in places on … Continue reading →

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York Woman’s Club Better Than Ever After 90 Years

Posted on October 17, 2007 by june lloyd

The Woman’s Club of York (yes, it is Woman’s not Women’s) is rededicating its refurbished home this week. The club, in the 200 block of East Market Street, is celebrating its recovery from a disastrous fire a little over six … Continue reading →

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