STORIES BEHIND THE BIG STORY IN 1933

I was purging some old documents and came across some interesting stories from the city of York, PA. Check out what was happening "behind the scenes" during the flood in 1933.

HORSE RESCUE
A horse owned by E. P. Yost butcher, which was rescued from the swirling water of the Codorus Creek, was being led on West Philadelphia Street at Belvedere, when it was hit by an automobile and killed.

CHICKENS TRUMP FURNITURE
A man living on Newberry Street, fearing the flood, started to take his first floor furniture to the second floor, when he bethought himself of the 35 chickens in his back yard. Leaving his furniture, he rescued the chickens - taking them to the attic. When he returned, the water level rose to the second floor and had already covered his furniture.

FLOATING COWS
Many head of livestock were drowned in the high waters and were carried through the town of York, PA in the Codorus creek.

WET AND DIRTY REPORTERS
Eager to get to work (on the biggest flood story in the history of York), some employees of the Dispatch donned bathing suits and swam through the muddy waters to get to the newspaper office. (The streets were flooded)

MYSTIC REVISITED

Good memories of our October visit to Mystic Seaport. 

This restored town reflects a special time in our history

ANOTHER CROSS COUNTRY MEMORY....

Lightning speed from our granddaughter Summer !!!! 

She broke the course record at New Oxford, 

broke the 12-minute barrier, 

and beat ALL the girls !!!!

RETIRED GEESE?

The sun was setting off of Church Road, so I pulled into Cousler Park and snapped this picture.

Cousler Park December 23, 2014

ETERNITY IS NOW IN SESSION

In July of 2019 Mom lived in our house for a few weeks. Many nights she couldn't sleep and was wide awake talking non-stop – she talked about camp meeting all night long, and was singing and talking to her parents.”

One of my favorite authors, John Ortberg wrote, "Eternity is Now in Session". Could it be that Mom is in a real thin place right now in her mind? Could it be that in a sense she is experiencing some dimension of eternal life, right now? Reliving camp meetings, singing, sharing with her parents…..sounds like she's experiencing "eternal life" right now to me. Re-reading this has stirred anticipation in me! Praise to our soon coming King!

THANKFUL!

A special gift from God!

Important Memorial

May 11, 2017 - 50 year old altar.

A while back during a church small group meeting led by my friend Jeff Callander, it was  suggested that each man reflect on an important "memorial" in their life. (something that was a life "game changer"). 

The first thing that came to mind was an altar at the Assembly of God church in Harrisburg, PA. It was at that altar fifty years ago that I re-dedicated my life to God. The image of the altar seemed to stay with me - so I decided to contact the church. 

When I called, the receptionist answered "Hello, this is "Memorial" Church". (Turns out the church is now called Memorial Baptist Church). I asked if it would be OK to visit sometime, to see the altar where my life was changed. She said, "Of course you may visit!"

Our mom with her special new friends

So, my (then 95 year old) Mom asked if she could accompany me to the church. When we walked into the sanctuary it was as if nothing had been moved for half a century. Same everything. I kneeled at the exact same altar as I did 50 years ago and I thanked God for His grace those many years ago. I made a new commitment to live the rest of my life for Him. 

A few people from the church surrounded Mom and I and the pastor led in prayer. It was a special, sacred visit. They told us that the church was about to be completely renovated and had we not visited on that day, we may have not seen the original altar. God is good.