BLUE VALLEY TIMES OCTOBER 14, 2014 PAGE 3 More History of the Community from Local Historian Donald Jones South Bangor Tigers by Donald Jones BANGOR- In recent histories, we told the stories of baseball teams which either were Bangor teams or that came to Bangor to play exhibition games. Teams such as “The House of David”, a bearded Jewish team, “Donke Baseball”, a game played on donkeys, and the “Kayser A.A.”, a team sponsored by the Julius Kayser Hosiery Company. Now a question for all you loyal baseball fans. Does anyone remember the South Bangor Tigers? The history that we have gleaned is as follows. The South Bangor Tigers was a team owned and operated by Williard “Doc” Frace and competed during the 1936 to 1942 era. I suspect that World War II had something to do with the demise of the team. We don’t know the significance of the name “Tigers” but this much we do know. They were members of the Northampton County League and played their games on the old, familiar Pennico Field in South Bangor. One of the outstanding players was Bob Schultz, who was probably the team’s best pitcher. A few other players who excelled on the playing field were Paul Stiles, Brooks Young and Floyd Stahl. A roster of players is listed at the end of this history. I saw the Tigers play and they were a first class team. They made us proud whenever they took to the field. Another name that comes to mind was Wallace Ruth, not as a player but as an umpire. *Writers note- As with many histories of Bangor, important facts are missing. I guess you and I are partially to blame. We were not record keepers years ago, but we can start now so that the future generations will know and enjoy the past. These stories in the Blue Valley Times are my way of trying to “keep the fires burning”. The roster of players is as follows: Stan Roberts, Paul Smith, Claire Cruver, Paul Stiles, Edwin Shaffer, Kenneth Shook, Walter Stiles, Bob Schultz, Red Smith, Wally Ruth, “Doc Frace”, Paul Rothrock, Kenneth Trewin and Richard Mack. Bangor High School Class of 1953 Donald Jones a WWII veteran is depicted in the ‘HomeFront’ mural in Pen Argyl The Salvation Army by Shirley Ascani BANGOR- Bangor High School Class of l953 held their 61th Reunion at The Colonial Hotel in Bangor on October 3, 2014. The following members attended: James Albert, , The Rev. Richard Baskwill, Olga Borbas, Annette Carrescia, Carmella Carrescia, Nick Cascario. , Mary Jane Dillman Oxford, Ignatius Farino,Linda Fremount Demansky, Geraldine Garis LaBar, Marie Giovannini Germano, Alfred Honey, Shirley Hopper Ettinger. Linda Ribble Hill, Allan Hill, Robert Humphreys, Janice LaBar Kimler, Arthur Lee, Carol Leigh Cuono, Shirley Mensch Ascani, Shirley Ann Messinger Wallace, Frank Miller, Mary Miller Gheller, Richard Neffue, Beverly Nerino D”Imperio Shirley Onjack Zeigman, Bill Reimer, James Rowlands, Elwood Steinmetz, Mary Jo Turtzo Mayberry, Kathleen Williams Finkbeiner.Guests attending as follows: Joyce Albert, Betty Baskwill, Carl Oxford, Linda Cascario, Yvonne Humphreys, Paul LaBar, Jim Kimler, Donald Ascani, John Wallace, Mary Neffue, Janice Reimer, Amanda Rowlands, and Gladys Steinmetz. Vice President Shirley Onjack Zeigman welcomed the members and their guests. The Rev. Richard Baskwill offered the Invocation. A luncheon followed. A short business meeting was held. It was decided to hold a reunion every year. The Bangor Alumni Assn. was addressed and We will replace your: introduced the Rev. 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Dr. Nicole Branning, DPM * Ankle Pain * Orthotic Arch Supports * Bunions * Poor Circulation * Heel Pain * Painful Corns & Calluses * Hammertoes * Sprains * Tendonitis * Diabetic Foot Care * Toenail Fungus *Diabetic Shoes * Ulcers * Fractures * Warts * Neuromas Ofﬁce hours by Appointment “PUT YOUR FEET IN GOOD HANDS” Most Insurances Accepted We Do House Calls Donald Jones & Larry Altorfer, long time friends shared stories of the slate industry. Larry worked at Dally Slate Quarry in Pen Argyl. OCTOBER 14, 2014 B