UMGA-TV and the King of Prussia Historical Society present Remember When as an oral history project of life and community in Upper Merion Township. In their own words, the people who lived the history of Upper Merion Township to tell us about that history.
In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Judy Vicchio. Judy talks about Growing up in Sweedsburg, Shopping in a time when you would pay at the end of the month. Sunday family dinners at home. Taking the Schuylkill Valley Busses to school, Just ten tickets for a dollar. She also took Secretarial classes in high school, was part of the Glee Club, and went dancing at Visitation on Sundays. Judy's first job after high school was secretary for the chief of police of Upper Merion Township. She also worked at Wanamakers part-time and has spent more than 40 years working for Upper Merion Township. She talks about the transition from Stewart fund Hall to the new Township building, and being part of the renovation in 1989. Please, sit back and listen to Judy Remember When.
In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Frank Janoski Sr. Frank tells about his early childhood in Upper Merion. Listening to radio programs in a house warmed by a potbelly stove. Walking to the Bird in Hand school. He was captain of the football team in 1936. What it was like working on farms as a kid, and getting ice cream at the King of Prussia Inn. Please, sit back and listen to Howard Remember When. ...
Daryl Chambers (Recorded 2013) In this edition, host Michael Morrison sits down with Daryl Chambers. Daryl tells about fond memories of growing up on the Walker Farm. Please, sit back and listen to Daryl Remember When. ...
Recorded 05/26/05 In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Jo Rose Clifton. Joe Rose talks about moving to Upper Merion with her husband Bob Clifton. Working the election poles for 30 plus years. And how the circus came to town setting up where the Plaza is now. Please, sit back and listen to Jo Rose Remember When. ...
