Where did "piss poor" come from? If you're young and hip, this is still interesting. NOW THIS IS A REAL EDUCATION Us older people need to learn something new...
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craftonreunion
Dec 12, 2012 7:49 am
HARRINGTON DONALD N. Age 80, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Crafton and O'Hara Twp., on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Loving husband of Mary Clark Harrington for...
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William Kirkpatrick
floridahub59
Dec 12, 2012 8:18 pm
Hub 59 here, Lately, there has been alot in the paper about Dozier' School for Boys. It was a reformatory school, just closed a few years ago. There have...
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Michael Rutledge
rut42424242
Dec 13, 2012 9:36 pm
Fellow Cougs, Most of you are already aware of my move to Spain because of my numerous adventurous postings on FB. However, for those of you who don't...
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John Small
johnlindas503
Dec 13, 2012 9:40 pm
Hub, It's not much, but here are a couple links to the place to which you were referring. I remember it being called Thorn Hill Reform School. I never heard...
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Susan Stephens
livvysgrandma
Dec 14, 2012 3:36 pm
Mike, I find when "doors open" as in the case with your papers, God's miracles really do occur. Good for you. It's been a long journey and I've enjoyed you...
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Susan Stephens
livvysgrandma
Dec 14, 2012 3:39 pm
I never heard any stories of abuse but our parents sure put the fear in us that we never wanted to end up in "juvie". The six of us (including four boys)...
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EJDonovan@...
eddonovan2000
Dec 15, 2012 12:18 pm
Mr. Robert Timothy Donovan Grovetown – Robert Timothy Donovan, 67, husband of Susan Donovan, entered into rest December 14, 2012, at his residence. Mr....
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William Kirkpatrick
floridahub59
Dec 15, 2012 11:50 pm
Hub 59 here, Thanks to the private and public posts about Thorn Hill (Juvie). Couldn't remember the name. Interesting though there are no records available...
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craftonreunion
Dec 16, 2012 7:23 am
... Try http://www.facebook.com/groups/256328507727874/ Your Friendly Moderator Still Lost in the Ozone...
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dalethunter@...
firstiggy2000
Dec 16, 2012 10:47 pm
HI, All the talk about "juvie," reminded me of the threat used at my house. "Keep it up and you'll end up in Morganza." I assume that was a real place, and it...
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John Small
johnlindas503
Dec 17, 2012 4:28 pm
Yes, Morganza was a real place. A scary place, near Canonsburg. http://www.opacity.us/site108_western_center.htm ...
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craftonreunion
Dec 17, 2012 4:33 pm
I remember in 1956, or 57, our CIT Colt team played an exhibition game with Thorn Hill. As our cars entered the property, there were groups of boys in prison...
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Ruth McFarland
rlmcf22
Dec 18, 2012 6:42 pm
Since my family is throwing a party for me this Saturday, the 22nd, to celebrate my 90th birthday it seems I missed being sent to Morganza! My daughter tells...
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Al Gee
albertgee
Dec 19, 2012 3:31 am
As both a Crafton High graduate (class of 1960) and a resident of Newtown, CT, (the last 26 years) I know the press has been here and sent a million images. ...
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gastonreese1@...
gastonreese
Dec 19, 2012 3:32 am
The building that used to be Morganza Reform School has been torn down. The property is part of Southpointe. Glenn Aston-Reese, '65 Washington, PA...
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dalethunter@...
firstiggy2000
Dec 19, 2012 8:59 pm
Talk about being scared straight, go to "The Ghosts of Morganza". http://pittsburghsblackandgold.blogspot.com/2009/10/ghosts-of-morganza.html People really...
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jillmkayaker
Dec 21, 2012 12:09 am
I have been reading the posts and the juvie I remember being warned about was in Oakland. That was where juvenile court was. There was a detention center...
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William Kirkpatrick
floridahub59
Dec 21, 2012 4:13 pm
Hub 59 here So much stressful stuff going on in the world especially the loss of the children and staff. We lived in a much simpler time in Crafton in the...
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Keith Sparbanie
mayorbigk
Dec 22, 2012 9:05 pm
My mom and grandmother warned us of "going to the bad boys home" which was located near Oakdale. Keith Sparbanie, '77 Chandler, AZ...
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William Kirkpatrick
floridahub59
Dec 22, 2012 9:58 pm
Hub 59 here, Al, that was a beautiful video on you tube about Newton. It sure does remind me of Greentree and Crafton from long ago. Not long ago I drove...
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craftonreunion
Dec 22, 2012 9:58 pm
VATER FRANCIS J. "FRANK" Age 84, of Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Retired since 1996, Mr. Vater had been President and Treasurer of the A.J....
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PATRICIA WALD
pattyandray3...
Dec 23, 2012 4:28 am
Well, Hub, that tradition of riding to Mt. Lebanon to look at the lights was alive and well in our household, also... Raymond Wald, '72 Washington, PA...
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Susan Stephens
livvysgrandma
Dec 23, 2012 3:56 pm
Same here. We'd drive through Virginia Manor with all the old mansions (at least they were to our young eyes). Does anyone still celebrate Christmas Eve with...
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Al Gee
albertgee
Dec 23, 2012 3:58 pm
We would do the same thing. As I recall it was the Virginia Manor section that had the best lights. That reminded me of special dining-out trips to Beck's...
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AMJohler@...
johler1966
Dec 24, 2012 4:41 am
I want to wish all the Cougar nation a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!! Love to all, Adele Johler Roupp -- 1966 Jacksonville, FL...
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William Kirkpatrick
floridahub59
Dec 25, 2012 3:36 am
Hub 59 here, Even at 70 years old I am up to date with a GPS that drives me crazy, a cell phone that I turn off while driving, obviously a computer to write...
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William Kirkpatrick
floridahub59
Dec 26, 2012 3:38 pm
Hub 59 here, A week or so ago a man named Norman Woodland died. He was the inventor of Bar Codes. That brought back memories of 1966 when I started at Alling...
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Joey
jmljr2001
Dec 27, 2012 1:52 am
Hi, Our 1-1.7 percent increase to seniors will equal from $6 to $20 more a month but Medicare, medicine, gas, food, and utilities (just to name a few) are also...
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Arlene Gottselig
ajgottselig@...
Dec 28, 2012 8:11 am
Does anyone remember Gordon Willard, '54, and if so do you keep in touch with him? Arlene Barth (Gottselig), '55 Monongahela, PA...
