Sligo News 1960-80

Sligo News — 1960-1970’s

Area news clippings transcribed by Pamela Myers-Grewell

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12/2/1964 Oil City Derrick

Appointment Announced by Council

SLIGO - Carl McCall last night was elected to fill the vacancy on the Sligo Borough Council.

Mr. McCall will take Mr. McKee's place on the street committee.

The new councilman was sworn in by mayor James Keener.

Ted Williams was appointed chairman of the street committee by the vice president, Ronald Muir, who conducted the meeting.

Council decided that fixing the approaches and the berm will be included in all future bids on roads paved by the borough.

A special meeting of the council, the water authority and the engineers will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, to study the possibility of a sewage system for Sligo.

The C&K Coal Co. will be asked to grade the road and clean the ditch line on Scalp Level St. because the street was damaged by the hauling of coal.

Council granted a salary increase of $500 to Ronald Wetzel, borough maintenance man.

Part on the expense of installing Christmas lights in the borough will be paid by council. The lighting is a project of the Sligo Lions Club.

Six members attended the meeting held in the fire hall.

2/23/1965 Derrick

One Injured in Accident in Sligo

SLIGO - One person was injured in a truck-car collision on Route 68 at Sligo at 12:40 p.m. Monday.

Thomas Burns was taken to the Brookville Hospital with a possible concussion.

Burns was a passenger in a truck operated by William S. Burns of Sligo RD 1, who was struck by an auto driven by John T. Beggs of Sligo RD 2.

Beggs, traveling north on Route 68, skidded on the icy highway into the path of the truck, traveling south.

1/8/1970 Sligo Council Members Receive Oath of Office

SLIGO - Newly-elected mayor of Sligo, James Keener, administered the oath of office to new council members at the meeting of Sligo Borough Council held Tuesday evening in the Sligo Area Recreation Building.

The new council members are Dr. Robert Varner, Craig Elliott, Welsey (Pat) Sherman and Thomas Johnston.

Keener presided at the reorganizational meeting. Officers elected were Keith Wensel, president; Thomas Johnston, vice-president; and Gerald Snyder, secretary-treasurer.

The following committees were also named: Water - Tom Hile, chairman; Robert Varner and Wesley Sherman.

Roads - Carl McCall, chairman; Thomas Johnston and Craig Elliott.

This was the first meeting of council to be held in the building operated by the Sligo Area Recreation Board.

It was reported that approximately $4,000 had been received during the past year for coal fines.

Mayor Keener stated that in his opinion, Sligo residents are becoming disgusted with the mud being brought into the borough by trucks. It was suggested that a detour would be the answer but no definite action was taken.

Discussion was also held regarding the condition of Route 58 through the borough. Snyder will notify the state highway department regarding the situation.

A police report was given by Fred Myers as follows: one state convict was turned over to the state police; one drunken and disorderly conduct and various complaints about snowmobiles.

Snyder also stated that the television cable agreement had been received and must be signed by the mayor and council president. Installation should start on the systems as soon as weather permits.

A letter was read from Karl M. Smith of New Bethlehem requesting that council members accompany him to Kittanning for meeting with John R. Saylor, U.S. representative, regarding water pollution.

Council will make a decision later as to which member will accompany Smith.

It was again brought to the attention of council that the terms of Fred Kline and Dick Henry of the water authority had expired. Suggested names for replacements should be presented by council members at the next meeting.

Sligo Area Recreation Board President, James Grant Jr., was present and discussed the functions of the board in relation to the council. He also requested that council have an active representative on the recreation board.

Thomas Johnston was appointed to represent council and to report activities of the board at council meetings.

9/28/1970 Derrick - Sligo News

Homecoming Day Held Sunday in Center

SLIGO - James Grant, Jr., president, gave the welcome to all persons attending Homecoming Day on Sunday at the Recreation Center in Sligo. Grant introduced Rev. Boyd Bell of the Sligo United Presbyterian Church who served as master of ceremonies for the day's festivities. Mrs. Lottie Dunlap provided organ music throughout the day.

Rev. Bell led the group in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," followed by prayer by Rev. Barry Mohney of the Sligo Church of the Nazarene. Rev. C.F. Hunt, retired minister of the Nazarene church, read scripture.

The combined Junior Choir then presented a selection, with the choir being comprised of members from the various local churches. Mrs. Katheryn Hartman directed the choir and Mrs. Ila Meier provided the piano accompaniment.

The message delivered by Rev. Chester L. Brachmen, used scripture from Matthew 6, on the subject of the Lord's Prayer. Rev. Edward McKee offered prayer, following the message.

A group from the Nazarene church was next on the program and featured a trumpet duet and a solo by Rev. Barry Mohney. Mr. and Mrs. Williams sang a duet and provided their own accompaniment on the guitar and accordian.

The United Methodist Church had entertainment with Pam Johnston and Debbie Burris singing a duet and Mrs. Gale Jewell singing a solo.

Rev. Gale Jewell led the congregation in group singing.

A fellowship dinner followed the program. The Dorcas Class of the United Presbyterian Church were in charge of the table arrangements.

9/21/1971 SLIGO NEWS

The second homecoming held at the Sligo Area Recreation Center has been judged a success by the board. The board members are deeply grateful to the Sligo area churches, ministers, organists, pianists, choir directors, choir members, Elmadollar's String Band, Dunlap's Music Store, Clarion State College Christian Group, the table committee, and the guest speaker Rev. Edward McKee.

The board wishes to thank everyone who has helped in the past two years to make the programs sponsored and presented at the center's success.

It is the desire of the SARB to present programs of interest to both the young and old and they would appreciate suggestions for future programs.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith served as hosts to members of the Young Adult Class of the United Methodist Church for their September meeting. Mrs. La Rue Buterbaugh served as devotional leader.

During the business meeting, conducted by Emmett McHenry, Dick Henry, chairman of the calendar committee, reported that the calendars will be ready for delivery around the first of November.

A short discussion was held on the sponsoring of a musical in the recreation center at Sligo. It was announced that there will be a quartet at Cherry Run on Oct. 2 and special services will be held in the Sligo Church from April 2-9.

Rev. Jewell advised that a setup for a singing group was hoped to be held every other month in the church. With these activities slated, it was decided to wait until early spring before a musical is scheduled.

Jessie Tay, a guest of the Jewell family for the past several months, has left the Sligo area to begin training at East Liverpool School of Nursing. A card was signed for her and a monetary gift presented to her.

Mrs. Murial Stewart will be devotional leader for the October meeting.

A hymn sing was held following the meting with organ accompaniment by Debbie Burris.

Plans were made by the Dorcas Class of the Sligo United Presbyterian Church to hold its annual sauerkraut and pork supper.

A tentative date has been slated for October 7 in the church social rooms with serving from 5-7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door only and take home orders will be sold by the quart. This dinner is open to the public.

The group met at the Burns' Camp with members and their families in attendance.

Mrs. Mary Slaugenhoup, president, conducted the business meeting when a report was made on the new china purchased recently for the church kitchen. The china has arrived and the committee was commended for their work on the project.

A wiener was held at the close of the business meeting.

The Willing Workers Class of the United Presbyterian Church slated October 14 for their annual banquet. Class members and their guests are invited to attend the dinner to be served at 6:30 p.m. by the Dorcas Class of the Church.

Mrs. Agness Snyder opened the meeting with scripture reading, followed by prayer and the reading of a poem.

Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Bess Craig, Mrs. Veda Miller and Mrs. Agnes Snyder.