Page 4 - SUSQUEHANNA TIMES McDevitts were first to restore one of Marietta’s fine old homes The Marietta Restoration: Association chose the home of Mayor and Mrs. Barney McDevitt for this month’s ‘““Home of the Month” award. Barney and his wife launched the restoration movement in Marietta when they began fixing up the old mansion. “It was the first house in town to be restored,” said Restoration Associates president, Dennis Shumak- er. “People said we were crazy when we started,” Barney recalled. The house was built in 1844 by the late Abraham Cassel. Cassel operated a lumber yard directly across the street and used the finest wood in the con- struction of the dwelling. It is one of the first six brick houses in Marietta. Bricks used in construc- tion were made in England and were brought by boat up the canal. Glass in the six over six panes is almost all of the old type. The house has several hard wood floors downstairs, while the remaining rooms have white pine floors. The upstairs floors are all un- covered except for throw rugs. The house had a bake oven enclosed in a separate out-building when the cur- rent owners purchased the property but it was remov- ed. The McDevitts also tore FEFTEREXSLE Photo shows Denny Shumaker (right), president of the Marietta Restoration Associates, presenting ‘‘Home of the Month” award to Mayor and Mrs. Barney McDevitt in front of their home in Marietta. down a 4-room wing. The house features a communi- cations system via ships’ tubes. The tubes were built within the walls all the way to the third floor. Stables and a carriage house to the rear of the property have been converted into apart- ments. The Marietta Restoration Associates recognizes one home owner per month and presents him with a plaque commending him on his accomplishments. Incoming president, Dennis Shumak- er, made the presentation to Mayor and Mrs. Mc- Devitt for the July award. The McDevitt mansion before restoration. The McDevitts bought the place at a price so low, it could make a strong real estate man cry. Wm. Kerr Study House dedicated On Sunday, July 13th, the newly restored Study House at Donegal Church dedicated a brass plaque on the door was unveiled, and the house officially named the William Kerr Study House in honor of the pastor of Donegal during the time of its construction in 1810-11.- Among persons present with more than a casual interest was Elmer (Bud) Schroll who was born in the house when it was occupied by his parents, Roy and Jennie Schroll, from 1907 to 1912. Mr. Schroll served as sexton during that time. Sam Zuch honored by N.Y. Life Samuel G. Zuch of Mari- etta has qualified as a member of the 1976 Star Club of New York Life Insurance Company, according to Marvin L. Carlton, CLU, Regional Vice President of the com- pany’s Middle Atlantic Re- gion. The Star Club is com- posed of New York Life agents who have achieved significant sales records. Membership is based on 1975-76 sales figures, according to James E. Wollaston, general Mana- ger of the company’s Read- ing General Office in Wyomissing, PA. July 21, 197 Spirit pt of Financial Independence Starts Here f aN 3 ® If the spirit moves you to visit the scenes of our historic struggle for independence, do so with confidence. Take along traveler’s checks and our BankAmericard. Leave valuables in a safe deposit box and bank-by-mail. And, if you’d like a vacation loan, just ask. o[RAVELER'S CHECKS can be purchased here. We have First National City Bank and American Express Traveler’s Checks. VALUABLE PAPERS should be placed in a Safe Deposit Box for their safety and your peace of mind. We have Safe Deposit Boxes available at resonable rentals. VACATION LOANS are here to make your vacation everything you want it to be. eA VACATION CLUB MEMBERSHIP to help you save for next year’s vacation. It’s not too late to join! Look what Union National does for you on Fridays!! New, Extended FULL SERVICE Lobby Hours all day, every Friday! Lobbies at Mount Joy and Maytown Offices are now open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM every Friday for all banking services. Full service all day; Loan Officer’s Available, Safe Deposit Department, New Accounts, Trust Services, Traveler’s Checks....all banking services. Each depositor insured to $40.000 & FE0IR AL DEPOT ‘MILB ANCE CORPORATION * THE "HOMETOWN BANK” UNION NATIONAL MOUNT JOY BANK MOUNT JOY, PA. 17552 I — ZZ. dite Ruud
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