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 Summit:The First 150 Years |
"Gone But Not Forgotten" Note Cards & Calendars |
"Clowns Remember" by Mary Cain |
| The history of Summit is inextricably linked to the history of the railroad -- prior to the railroad, the seat of government and commerce in Pike County was Holmesville, in the easternmost part of the county. The Historical Society has compiled and is publishing a comprehensive history of Summit, including information on business and banking, early settlers and the Civil War, education, churches, civic clubs, government and family histories. This 400-plus page book includes coverage of the Centennial in 1958 as well as Sesquicentennial coverage and will feature many photos both old and new. You will want to reserve your copy of this book now -- due to the expense of publication it must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. The cost for members is $40; $50 for non-members. |
Local artist Hudora Cain Lewman painted a series of twelve watercolors depicting scenes of historic buildings and scenes from the Summit of yesterday, most of which are now but a distant memory. The name of the series is "Gone But Not Forgotten" and it has been used to produce a calendar as well as high quality note cards. Each note card features a brief history on the back of the card of the scene depicted on the front panel. These note cards make wonderful gifts and keepsakes for the Sesquicentennial. They come packaged six to a set and cost $15 per set; calendars are also $15 each and both can be ordered from the Historical Society. Please include $2.50 S&H. |
The late Mary Cain is remembered for many things -- publisher of the Summit Sun, candidate for governor, staunch states rights advocate, among other things. But one thing she is not remembered as is a poet and it turns out that she was quite adept at poetry. "Clowns Remember" is a collection of poems first published by Mrs. Cain for family and close friends in 1937. This 72-page volume, complete with photos of Mary and John Cain, is now available in a limited edition volume, reprinted through the Summit Historical Society. Order your copy for $35, plus $2.50 S&H. | |
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Annual Dues $25 per person |
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Meetings held quarterly |
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6:00 p.m., first Monday in March, June, September, December | |
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