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An elderly gentleman… Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%  The … Continue reading →

Linda, Good to hear from you. The eMail you received from Bob Johnson probably came from Larry Keenan. We kept in touch mostly through humor. I do think about the upcoming 60th reunion and am considering coming. If you have … Continue reading →

SAVE THE DATE  September 16, 2017 A committee luncheon meeting was held on 5-2-2017 to make plans for the 2017 ANNUAL LOCAL GATHERING. The ANNUAL LOCAL GATHERING mostly attracts classmates from Pittsburgh and the tri-state, but all classmates and guests are welcome.   The gathering has … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Gym Rat or how I learned that gain is not worth the pain. “You need to exercise more,” my physician told me, despite the fact that I ride several miles a week on my bicycle. I was … Continue reading →

A former Monongahela high school teacher; his wife’s maiden name is Gagliardi from Frye Station, Monongahela Webmaster’s note:  I was in the hall and saw Lou drag a toughie out of POD class.  He grabbed him by the lapel and … Continue reading →

We visited Norma and Gene at their Allegheny River House. Dennis & Lola .  

Since 2017 seems to be the “Year of the Eagle Images”, I thought I’d pass along one of Ron Parry’s latest works. Very nice, Ron ! RRR MHS ’58  Washington Camera Club    

It is with great sorrow that I am informing you that Phyllis Rankin Hann’s and Stanley Hann’s grandson passed away due to an accident. Priscilla Davis Webb McCLAREN JOHN S. III On May 30, 2017, age 32, of Whitaker. Beloved son of … Continue reading →

Roule’s Ramblings  6-7-2017 This tale is for you hockey fans. Others may read at their own peril as everyone knows, thanks Sarah Palin, that hockey fans are a bit … well, funny in a crazy sort of way.  After all, who … Continue reading →

I’m reading a book about Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse (Empires of Light) and came across the name Edward Goodrich Acheson, the inventor of carborundum. He was born in Washington and lived in Monongahela where he built a plant to manufacture … Continue reading →

. . .       . . .  While Gene was talking to his tomatoes, Norma made bread pudding.  5-1-2017   . ================================= .No mess chicken strips . .       . .   Send us some of your … Continue reading →

This is a link to the MHS 50th Reunion Souvenir Book. Click to save, then open. I had to reduce quality for the Host to accept it. You can set the page smaller with the slider on the lower right. Book … Continue reading →

Oh, I wish I was a tasty tomato. Oh, I wish I was a tasty tomato. Oh, I’d be red and I’d be sweet. And I’d be yummy to eat. Oh, I wish I was a tasty tomato. Mr Dyer, … Continue reading →

.                   I Recently traveled to New York and thought I’d make a small contribution to our web site. Here it is…. New York, New York by Judy Leach Sorry, Frank Sinatra, … Continue reading →

987 HITS to date 5-20-2017 Everyone loves pet photos.  Send me a photo of your cat, dog, fish, ferret, parakeet or Burmese python if you live in Florida.   NORMA Florida-burmese-python-hunt/ .============================================================ . ============================================================= . Below: 20 Minutes of dog swimming … Continue reading →

.  Another “Eagle” observation !                                                      Ron Parry took this eagle image this week at                                                 the Number #4 Dam in Washington.   (North Franklin Twp.)                                                 I can’t believe all of the eagle activity in the area.  I wonder … Continue reading →

Memories It’s time to go back and read the ‘Memories’ post once again. These were compiled for the 50th Reunion Book. It might bring a tear to your eyes.    

From Bob Roule Photos of the offloading of our “new” diesels.”  The locomotives were purchased as surplus items and were at the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal located near Southport, N.C. Sometime this year, I’m going to learn how to … Continue reading →

 All photos taken by Ray Racunus   9-17-2016 at the 58 Years since graduation party.      

Sep 19, 2016 From Judy Leach bandjl1@comcast.net Highlights of our 2016 annual gathering by Judy Leach. Sept. 17th at Cedarbrook Golf Club. Wow! What a great time we all had….  fun, laughter, camaraderie, sharing, and catching up on the latest … Continue reading →

. . .Canonsburg Eagles             Eagle image sent in by David Debar.            The eagles are apparently creating quite an attraction in this area.            Very nice work, David !                                                                      Ray   . ==================================================== Classmates, Please send us photos.   Norma … Continue reading →

Lunch Bunch  Sept 19, 2010 Hey Andy’s Lunch Bunch  Sept 25, 2011 Hey Andy’s Lunch Bunch  Sept 30, 2012 Hey Andy’s 2013 was 55th Full Class Reunion Lunch Bunch  Oct 4, 2014 at Hills Local Gathering 2015 was 75th birthday  … Continue reading →

by Judith Leach For cake lovers and those of you with a sweet tooth here’s the lowdown on the Cake. Growing up, my Mom worked part time at Friend-lee Bakery here in Mon City. One day she brought home a … Continue reading →

HOW DID YOU DO ? 1) How long did the Hundred Years War last?                                         116 years 2) Which country makes Panama hats?                                                    Ecuador 3) From which animal do we get cat gut?                                                Sheep and Horses 4) In … Continue reading →

MHS Reunions  

By Virginia Montanez PittGirl: Time to Let Go of the Past – Pittsburgh Magazine – February 2015 – Pittsburgh, PA While trying to explain recently where a new restaurant would open, I said, “You know, the old Saks Building? Across … Continue reading →

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Classmates living in Florida.  Contact Priscilla if you need a postal or eMail address. BURYA         David  Burya CAMPBELL   Nelita Harbison CASEBER     Marlene Heaps CRAWFORD Rose Harris DEVORE      Nancy Wolfe ELLIS           James Ellis FISHER        Thomas GERBOC      John   Deceased … Continue reading →

2-29-2016 From Ray R Hi Dennis, Just got back from Florida today around 3:00 pm EST. Sending you some images from Saturday’s Mon Valley Reunion. Class of 1958 –  Only Pete Donina and I were there this year. John Lengyel … Continue reading →

2-29-2016 2016 Florida Gathering a huge success. We had another very successful Mon Valley Gathering. Our annual event was not quite as crowded this year, so it was a lot easier to get around and talk to everyone. MHS Class of … Continue reading →

Six Flames were cut, scanned and uploaded by the MHS Class of 1958 Alumni Association. 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 Edit Below is a link to the Flames. http://mhs1958.org/flames-55-60/

  PICTURE GALLERY ON THE OCCASION OF REACHING 75 Full page pictures compiled by Priscilla and Norma Jean.  Thank you. Joy and John Bellicini’s grand children Giovanni and Gia.  =========================================================   ==================================================================== New pictures courtesy Linda H. l to r: … Continue reading →

Perhaps the 5 greatest pages of Pittsburghese of all time! Do you know your Pittsburghese verbs? If not, start praktsin. The Pittsburghese Verb List   This is a link to a PDF. You can save and print this list.

Many pictures by Ray Racunas MHS ’58  

            A lecture on Kennywood by Andy Quinn, a former owner. Recorded by DGY using a $20.00 pocket camera. 1 hr 13 min.   Long, but very interesting. This was not recorded in high def, but it now seems … Continue reading →

MOST PICTURES COURTESY OF BEATRICE 34 In attendance.  Oct 4, 2014 Attendees: Judy Martin Leach, Bea Christina Bradford, Thelma Wilson Lutes, Bob Hunter, Bob Roule, Priscilla Davis Webb, Norma (Mountain)and Gene Haywood, Jo Ann (Drechsler) and Ray Badzik, Phyllis (Rankin) and … Continue reading →

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From:  Norma  REUNION DETAILS Row 1:  Dennis Yerkey, Bob Hunter, Priscilla Davis Webb, Norma Mountain Haywood, Judy Martin Leach,Thelma Wilson Lutes, Beatrice Christina Bradford, Coleen Gavaghan Christy, Sondra Kennell Katnik, Dorine Panseri replique montre replique montre replique montre replique montre … Continue reading →