(Courtesy of The Beavertown Historical Society)

Shown here are the teacher and the 5 boys and the 5 girls of the Beavertown first grade about Christmas time in 1911. These were truly more gentle times. Their dress appears to be very warm and yet very fashionable for that time. The school at that time had four separate entrances. This one is to the west side of the present building.

(When did the school get only the two front entrances? Also what was one favorite game to play at recess with a light snow on the playground similar to that appearing in this photo? Answer next month.)

Answer to Last Month

Moses Specht of Beavertown built the 105 foot long (with roof and sides) Dreese’s Red Bridge for a total cost to the county of $1784.00.

On Monday, August 19, 1872, the Snyder County Board of Commissioners met at, viewed, and then approved it as the best job yet.

Michael Ewing of Beaver Township, a veteran bridge builder and carpenter, was its architect.