(Courtesy of The Beavertown Historical Society)

On Sunday, August 14, 1955, from 1:00 to 5:30 P.M., the Snyder County Centennial Train that ran from Selinsgrove to McClure came through Beavertown, coming and going. This was the last passenger train ever to use these tracks. The first was on September 14, 1871. Above is a composite picture of this last train in Beavertown.

(When this last passenger train came into Beavertown in 1955, what were at least two things that were unusual about the engine? Answer next month.)

Answer to Last Month

Bobby Hartman had served in the military police and on honorable separation from the U.S. Army, was the first police officer ever hired by the Borough of Beavertown. This was 1955.

After only a short time, Bobby served a parking ticket to a Borough Councilman, and the fuss that this raised was more trouble than it was worth so Bobby handed in his resignation.

The next officer was Myron Steffan. After some time, it became evident that he was to officious, so Mayor Rudy Coleman suspended him, and this lead to his being dismissed.

George Aumiller was the next, and provided outstanding service for almost 27 years.