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I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Tag Archives: June Lloyd
York County slate mining 21st-century style: Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb. 6, 2012
Slate mining was a primary occupation among the Welsh in southeastern York County, Pa., from about 1850 to World War I. But here Joey L. Wildasin of Joey L. Wildasin Slate Roofing mines slates in a different way. He … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Delta Welsh quarryman, Farms & fields, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Linked in/neat stuff, Local landmarks, Longtime York families, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, Small-town life, Uncategorized
Tagged Codorus, Codorus Township, Delta, Emig family, Jefferson, Joan Concilio, June Lloyd, Ken Ludwig, Peach Bottom, slate mining, Trinity United Methodist Church, Welsh
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Black Widow shoots old Alcazar Ballroom into the news: Linked in with neat history stuff, Jan. 27, 2012
A packed crowd at Cobblestone’s watched Pro billiards player Jeanette Lee’s game as part of the American Poolplayers Association’s Black Widow Tour. The evening was hardly historical, but it gives us a chance to spotlight the interior of the old … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Cops & courts, Events, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Music and musicians, Nostalgia & memories, People, School days, York sports
Tagged Beaver Stadium, June Lloyd, Lee Wolovsky, Penn State University, Treasure Hunter's Road Show, York Water Company
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Two national celebs tied into York County, Pa.: Linked in with neat history stuff, Jan. 17, 2012
Olympic Gold Medal skier Diann Roffe’s home mountain stands in York County – Roundtop Mountain Resort in Warrington Township. In fact, she moved to the region about 12 years ago to teach clinics at Ski Roundtop and other affiliated … Continue reading
Huffington Post tells world about York County couple who died hours apart. Linked in with neat history stuff, Jan. 14, 2012
This is in many ways a picture of a typical York County couple, Richard and Nancy Trimmer, shown at wedding of their son in 1972. But the couple was far from typical. They were very special. The high school sweathearts … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Longtime York families, Nostalgia & memories, People, Women's history, York celebrities
Tagged June Lloyd, Ken Ludwig, The Bon-Ton, West Manchester Mall, West Manchester Township, York Little Theatre
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Old York menswear store spawns fond memories: Linked in with neat history stuff, Jan. 14, 2012
A feature story in the York Weekly Record, community newspapers distributed around York County, told about memories of the once-popular, but long-closed Gregory’s Menswear store. Many York countians today remember its location at 26 N. George St. Here, is a … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, God & York County, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, The Pennsylvania Dutch
Tagged Billy Graham, Gregory's, Joan Concilio, June Lloyd, Spring Grove, Weekly Record, Yuengling
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York woman wrote to the big man himself, and Jerry Ford responded. Linked in with neat history stuff, Jan. 2, 2012
Many York countians no doubt have received letters from a U.S. president in response to a complaint, a public policy matter – or in this case, a birthday wish. York countian Lance Wolf provided this letter from President Gerald Ford … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Explanations/controversy, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, Women's history
Tagged Blake Stouch, Dallastown, Gerald Ford, June Lloyd, York County Heritage Trust. Glen Theatre
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Landmark windmill at Eisenhower Farm enters spin zone: Linked in with neat history stuff, Dec. 29, 2011
A storm damaged the landmark windmill at the Eisenhower National Historic Site near Gettysburg. So the Gettysburg Foundation funded a new windmill, shown in this Hanover Evening Sun photograph. (See additional photo below.) ‘It’s an iconic landmark and reminiscent … Continue reading
Posted in All presidential stops, Archives, all posts, Civil War, Farms & fields, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Made in York, Mail bag, Music and musicians, N.Y. Wire/Whistle, Nostalgia & memories, People, Pets & animals, YorkEats: Hogmaw & such
Tagged Downtown York, Eisenhower Farm, Gettysburg, Jeb Stuart, June Lloyd, New York Wire Steam Whistle, Scott Mingus, Yellow Tavern
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They still dress like this in York County, Pa.: Linked in with neat history stuff, Dec. 26, 2011
Yes, people still dress like this around York County, Pa. The Glen Rock Carolers have been singing on Christmas morn for some 150 years. This year, the annual rite of Christmas had an added attraction. Glen Rock native Lt. Ben … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, God & York County, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Longtime York families, Mail bag, Music and musicians, N.Y. Wire/Whistle, Nostalgia & memories, People, Small-town life, Unsung/obscure sites, War
Tagged Ask Joan, Buffy Andrews, Buffy's World, Glen Rock, Glen Rock Carolers, Gold Star Garden, Gordon Freireich, Joan Concilio, June Lloyd, William Gibson
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Latinos keep York above 40,000 population threshold: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Dec. 22, 2011
William Arais kneels during Rosary prayer in an Our Lady of Guadalupe event at St. Mary’s Roman Church in York earlier this month. Latinos in church and around the city are more visible than a decade ago. In the past … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, God & York County, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, War, York sports
Tagged Battle of Gettysburg, Bury's Famous Hamburgers, Delone Catholic, Gettysburg, Hispanics, Joe Bury, June Lloyd, Latinos, Sierra Moore, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Trinity United Methodist Church
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A 1960s view of Continental Square from the air: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Dec. 13, 2011
This photograph, from the collection of the late Eddie Schaeberle of York, Pa., arrived in the York Daily Record/Sunday News newsroom with good timing. This aerial view showed Continental Square, the crossroads slightly left of center, circa mid-1960s. On the … Continue reading
