Vera Miller is among those who have enjoyed Norma Bear Gates' book on Zion View - "... the way it was" (The sequel was "More About ... the way it was.")
I grew up in Strinestown and my sister lives in Zion View, so I could relate to many of the places. I thoroughly enjoyed her book - it brought back the good old days.What a pleasant surprise when I saw the picture of the Zion View Band and realized that my grandfather, Steward "Red" Walter, was the bass drummer. I never knew he was in the Zion View Band!
She has some leads to some other old community bands: ...
Quite a few years ago, I purchased a "Long Level Band" uniform at a public sale.
I also have a poster that reads:
Sacred Band Concert
by
Commonwealth Band of Pleasureville
Prof. Alfred Gingerich, Conductor
Sat., Nov. 18, 1939 - 7:30 p.m.
Paddletown Church
Everybody Welcome
Do you or any of your readers have any information on the Long Level Band, or the Commonwealth Band of Pleasureville? I would greatly appreciate any information that you might have.
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