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.
(Recorded 2002) 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 Doris Freeman. Doris talks about having to shop in Norristown until the Valley Forge Center was built. Being active in the League of Women Voters. She is a founding member of The King of Prussia Players. She was instrumental in founding the Wolfsohn Memorial Library, the first library in Upper Merion. Please, sit back and listen to Doris Remember When. ...
Bob Duber In this edition, Carl Schultheis sits down with Bob Duber. Bob talks about growing up in Gulf Mills before the Expressway went through. Going to the Bow as a kid and, being a police officer in the township. Please, sit back and listen to Bob Remember When. Recorded on February 23, 2006 ...
Carl DeHaven (Recorded 2013). In this edition, host Michael Morrison sits down with Carl DeHaven. Carl tells about his life in the township and his career as an Upper Merion Police Officer. Carl also discusses his visit back to Iwo Jima 60 years after his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Please, sit back and listen to Howard Remember When. ...
