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Picture from the Aug. 9, 1912 McDonald PA Record
[Bevel added.]
Party for Mr. John C. MCCALMONT before Moving to Houston [Pa]
From the McDonald PA Record newpaper, March 6, 1914, page unknown:
Surprise on Mr. John C. MCCALMONT
On Thursday evening of last week the denizens of the entire community
surrounding his home swarmed in upon Mr. John C. MCCALMONT. They came
early and they stayed late, and all enjoyed themselves. The
"surprise" was not of the usual brand in which everybody
concerned "knows all about it days ahead", but was in reality
a surprise. Mr. and Mrs. MCCALMONT are moving to Houston* where
they will make their future home; and this gathering was a spontaneous
expression of the universal esteem and high regard in which the
community holds this worthy couple.
John C. MCCALMONT is seventy-four years of age, and was born and reared
on the farm adjoining the one he now leaves. He has been a life-long
member of Center United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. MCCALMONT was Miss
Minnie HENDERSON of Houston, and they have been married twenty-seven
years. Mrs. MCCALMONT has been presiding officer of the Women's
Missionary Society for eight years, and a well loved teacher in the
Sabbath School for a much longer period.
The crowd numbered more that a hundred, and thy brought refreshments
with them. Several varieties of sandwiches, all kinds of cake, potato
salad, olives, pickles coffee and ice cream in generous quantities,
composed the improvised menu. Rev. Dr. G. M. KERR said "grace"
in his impressive manner.
On the previous day, the Women's Missionary Society had presented Mrs.
MCCALMONT with a handsome cut-glass water pitcher. On this occasion the
community presented the couple with a massive antique oak rocking chair
in mission style, with wide arms and fine leather upholstery.
Mr. MCCALMONT served his country in Co. K, 140th Penn'a. Volunteer
Infantry, and has more than a local reputation as a breeder of
high-class thoroughbred Holstein cattle.
Webmaster Note: * Most likely Houston, PA.
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