Back on July 20, longtime memory-sharer Charlotte Halpin passed away at age 89.
Author: Joan Concilio
Only in York County readers talk about an ear, nose and throat doctor named Dr. Docktor as well as several other interesting or apt local names.
Only in York County readers Lois (Bupp) Wood and Virginia Lease share their memories of the former Cherry Top ice cream shop in York. Virginia also talks about the chinquapin tree, a relative of the chestnut.
Only in York County readers talk about downtown York service stations, the 1935 York Fair and the former Newswanger’s shoe store.
Betty Hoffman Leckrone shared a 1969 brochure from York County’s North Mall. The brochure, sent in honor of the mall’s opening, listed all the stores at the time.
Only in York County readers shared their memories of the former L&H 5-and-10 in Dallastown and stories related to Harry Allaman and Allaman Maytag. Another reader is seeking info on the former M&H Pure Foods.
Only in York County readers seek information on a safe driving event, a set of benefit neighborhood block parties in York and southern York County phone company.
Local author Robert Breneman’s autobiography, first published in 2014, includes stories about well-known York Maytag dealer Harry Allaman.
Only in York County author Joan Concilio found some neat things tucked away inside a box of giveaway items, and had other neat things mailed to her.
Reader Tom Keasey of York Township shares his memories of the former Smith’s car lot – and go-cart track and miniature golf course – on Roosevelt Avenue in York.