Fall 2012 - Pennsylvania Questers

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ChaPTeR News 8 Fall 2012 John Augustus Roebling #1422 Submitted by Karen Trempus Trip to Soviet Union At a recent meeting, member Georgia Homer shared her trip to the Soviet Union during the years 1970-74 when she traveled to Moscow, Leningrad , Kiev and Sochi. It was the 100th birthday of Lenin who ruled Russia during the Communists’ takeover in 1920. He was buried in the famous Red Square, Moscow’s oldest Square known for the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Mausoleum. Georgia described her collection of pins, including an orange and gold round pin of Lenin’s representing the Red Square Revolution, a blue and gold pin from Aeroflot, the national airline of Russia and two bronze medals celebrating the100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth. We also discussed the ruble and the kopeck, Russian money. Nesting dolls were passed around. Georgia also displayed carved inlaid wood boxes and a colorful wooden goblet set and decanter. We saw a box of original cigarettes with a holder, enameled address books, a jade necklace, an amethyst ring and a beautiful silver fox collar. Everyone loved the music box with the tiny ballerina spinning around. We all wished we had been with her on this memorable trip of a lifetime. Georgia Homer with some of her Soviet Union memorabilia Weldon House #212 Submitted by Kay Ewer Weldon House Questers visited the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust headquarters located in Thomas Mansion, at 6245 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. A tour was conducted by Quester Lucy Strackhouse, Executive Director of the Historic Trust. Our 2012 Grant project, the “Little Guard House,” was on the premises for restoration. It had been located on the corner of Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon Avenue, just a few blocks from the Thomas Mansion. When restoration is complete, the Guard House will be returned to Saylor Grove–a park in the same location. In the late 1800’s, there were over 100 “guard-boxes” as they were originally called. Currently, only ten remain. These small Victorian structures are monuments not just to the architectural style of Philadelphia’s past, but to the 98 years (1868 – 1972) of dedicated and excellent service that the Fairmount Guards gave to the city of Philadelphia. The Fairmount Guard staff was larger than the Philadelphia Police Department during this era. Weldon House Questers visiting their 2012 Grant project, the “Little Guard House” Lingohocken #495 Submitted by Sonja Marino Members Fran Finlan, on left, and Ann Rainey, historian, on right, pose with Phyllis Morris, center, from the Village Improvement Association after presenting a check for the restoration of one of the sponsored historic dining-room chairs from the James- Lorah House in Doylestown, PA. Built in 1844, the house exhibits three main architectural styles including the Federal style , the Greek Revival style, and the Italianate style. The building is open to the public for tours and is home to the VIA.
Wyola Schoolhouse #538 Submitted by Jeanette Burke Wyola Schoolhouse Questers #538 celebrated their 40 th anniversary as a Questers chapter at a “High Tea,” which was held on May 15, at the home of President Grace Renner, a long-time member. The following members who enjoyed the celebration are: Sally Abel, Lois Ashman, Jeanette Burke, Diana Doty, Mary Flora, Jean Gould, Ann Larson, Jane Peet, Judy Pittock, Grace Renner, Barbara Wadhams and Fay Weeks. Our chapter began in January 1972, and has been active for these 40 years with many fascinating programs and lovely trips to historic places. Many of our members are very talented and have given wonderful programs on antiques and collectables. Militia Hill #5 Submitted by Maryann Fichter The Militia Hill Questers has had a varied and interesting year of programs. This photo was taken at our annual covered dish meeting at the home of member Ana Maria Hartman in North Wales. Pictured are Shirley Truver; our president, Joan Lenhardt; from the Program Committee, Bruce Stocking, speaker; and hostess Ana Maria Hartman. Bruce Stocking is historian for the Winfield Scott Hancock Society and an authority on the Civil War. His program included clothing worn at the time of the war, as well as weapons and other items used by the soldiers at that time. The stories of these things were fascinating, and we were fortunate to have him stay for lunch with us. Fairwold ##1316 Penn’s Manor #84 Submitted by Helen Tynan Fairwold and Penns Manor Questers held a meeting at the Horticultural Center at Morris Arboretum to present their PA Questers Grants checks to the Springfield Mill. Walking to the mill, we were given a tour of the miller’s house which dates to the 1700’s. Thanks to PA Questers, windows and door were restored. On the second story, we saw the original mill stones from France, which need to be cleaned and redressed to restore them to working use. The attrition mill has been restored and our guide put corn in it and made corn meal. We also toured the Iris Garden where there are over 100 iris from all over the world, some over 100 years old. We returned to the Horticultural Center and heard a talk on the continuing restoration of the mill. The goal is to get the mill fully operating as a 19th century mill for tours. It was a very enjoyable meeting and we are pleased that two Quester chapters are working together to restore this remarkable building. Wyola Schoolhouse Questers celebrating at their 40 th anniversary celebration Militia Hill Questers at their Civil War program Fairwold and Penns Manor Chapters presenting their grant checks for the Springfield Mill with the Mill in the background ChaPTeR News Fall 2012 9
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