by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
The Valley Falls Historical Society congratulates the Valley Falls 2014 senior class graduates and extends special congratulatory recognition to the class of 1964 celebrating their 50th anniversary.
The society museum window displays for May are dedicated to the Valley Falls public schools and to all military veterans, past and present.
The "school" window features an oversized photo of the second Valley Falls High School, built in 1899-1900. The first building, built in 1866, burned in 1898.
The mega school portrait is surrounded by an assortment of facts, figures, and photos of subsequent "Halls of Learning" — those hoarders of memories, lifetime friendships, and an appreciable amount of "high school sweetheart" unions.
Congratulations and happy reunions!
The veterans window scene honors all men and women members of the U.S. military services, past and present.
Red poppies reminiscent of the World War I famous "In Flanders Field, the poppies grow, between the crosses, row on row," etc., are a tribute to those fallen heroes. Miniature green wreaths centered with a white cross topped by a single poppy remember each of the military services represented by individual service flags, surrounded by small American flags. A simple peace symbol on a deep blue background completes the scene. God bless America.
The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will be open at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17.
The museum will observe extended hours during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 25, immediately following the reunion dinner at the Delaware Township Hall, until 3 p.m. or later, if required, and Monday, May 26, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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