Category: Local Grange News
Home on the Grange First: PA Grange started in Montgomery
BY BARBARA C BARRETT | THE LUMINARY “Everyone is welcome to a Grange function.” These words were given to a well-attended audience on Sunday afternoon, August 18th at the Thomas Taber Museum in Williamsport by Elizabeth Downey. A lifetime resident from Huntersville, Downey served as chair of the Pennsylvania State Grange Executive Committee. She spoke … Continue reading “Home on the Grange First: PA Grange started in Montgomery”
Couple aims to revive Donegal Grange Hall
BY LINDA HARKCOM | TRIBLIVE For 75 years, the large stone building located at 333 Church Street in Donegal, served the rural mountain community as a grange hall, used for meetings, weddings, talent shows and other social events. Events held at the hall gradually dwindled over the years until it was shuttered permanently five years … Continue reading “Couple aims to revive Donegal Grange Hall”
Two reach 70 years as Grange members
BY JOHN MULCAHY | DAILY TELEGRAM ADRIAN TWP.  — Donald Beebe of Adrian Township and Iris Stout of Dover Township are celebrating 70 continuous years of membership in the Grange. More formally, that’s the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, founded in 1867 to give voice to farmers, and a presence in … Continue reading “Two reach 70 years as Grange members”
Dartmouth Grange Community Fair starts Friday, Sept. 6
BY HERALD NEWS The Dartmouth Grange will hold its 2013 Dartmouth Grange Rural Community Fair on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. The fair opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday at Patrons Hall and the fairgrounds at 1133 Fisher Road in historic Russells Mills Village. The fair will feature garden … Continue reading “Dartmouth Grange Community Fair starts Friday, Sept. 6”
Grange scoops ice cream while music resounds in hall
BY SHARYN CORNELIUS | EAST VALLEY TIMES This year’s Millville Grange Ice Cream Social and Roots Music Concert on August 25, 2013 attracted a host of hungry customers (between 180 and 200 by unofficial count) who swilled gallons of root beer floats and consumed four restaurant-sized containers of Tillamook Ice Cream Factory chocolate, strawberry and … Continue reading “Grange scoops ice cream while music resounds in hall”
Grange membership falling, recruitment a challenge
BY TIMES ARGUS DEER ISLE, Maine — At its peak, the Deer Isle Grange had close to 100 members. But this summer, the fraternal organization folded because it couldn’t attract even seven members to its meetings, the number required to keep its state charter. In an age when the Internet and television have replaced potluck … Continue reading “Grange membership falling, recruitment a challenge”
‘A hole in the town center’: Beloved North Yarmouth hall that burned down was not up to code
BY BANGOR DAILY NEWS An excavator demolishes the remaining charred walls of the Wescustogo Grange Hall in North Yarmouth, which burned to the ground overnight Aug. 29, and into the following morning. Read the full story here.
Sterling-Shirley Grange installs officers
BY LANDMARK Installation of Officers marks the beginning of a new Grange year. Sterling- Shirley Grange 53 cordially invites the public to this event on Thursday, September 5 at the Grange Hall, 14 Maple Street, Sterling. A business meeting begins at 4 p.m., followed by a potluck supper and the installation at 5:45 p.m. All … Continue reading “Sterling-Shirley Grange installs officers”
Sound Avenue Grange: new exhibit brings its history to life
A new exhibit at Hallockville Museum Farm takes visitors back in time to learn about the historic Grange Hall in Northville and the Grange movement on the North Fork. Curated by Nancy Gilbert, Richard Wines, Mary Anne Huntington and Gabrielle Colen, the exhibit explores the landmark’s interesting past as well as the history of the … Continue reading “Sound Avenue Grange: new exhibit brings its history to life”
Lifetime of Service Began With FFA
Ag Leader Recalls Career | By: Charlene M. Shupp Espenshade MEHOOPANY, Pa. — Poet Robert Frost once wrote that he took the road less traveled by and that made all the difference. The life of Victor Cappucci of Mehoopany also could be described by Frost’s famous poem. The basement of his home is filled with framed … Continue reading “Lifetime of Service Began With FFA”
Kathleen and Jonathan Paquin selected as 2013 Uxbridge Grange Community Citizen award recipients
UXBRIDGE- Uxbridge Grange #200 is pleased to announce that Kathleen and Jonathan Paquin, owners of the Yarn-Shop, have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Uxbridge Grange Community Citizen Award. The Community Citizen Award is designed to honor individuals or groups in Uxbridge and the surrounding area that are making a difference in the … Continue reading “Kathleen and Jonathan Paquin selected as 2013 Uxbridge Grange Community Citizen award recipients”
Hamburg Grange presents a check for $1000 to One Wish Foundation
On February 16, 2013, Hamburg Grange #2103 held a Chicken Pot Pie Supper to benefit the One Wish Foundation. The community came out in full force to support this great organization. After serving nearly 350 dinners, the Grange was able to make a $1000 donation to support their efforts. As Hamburg Grange President Michael Adams … Continue reading “Hamburg Grange presents a check for $1000 to One Wish Foundation”
The Grange: Giving voice to farmers
By Monica Vo Dobeneck | The Lebanon Daily News   At one time, nearly every town in Lebanon County had a Grange, as did most rural communities in the United States. The Grange was a powerful, although non-partisan, political force as well as the social hub of the community. Its influence cannot be overestimated. … Continue reading “The Grange: Giving voice to farmers”
Colton honored for Grange service
By Eric Hrin | The Daily Review The Grange is a way of life for Beverly Colton of Alba. “It’s like going to church; you get used to going and you just go,” she said. Now, Colton, 79, has been honored for her long-time service to the Grange. Recently, Colton, a member of the Minnequa … Continue reading “Colton honored for Grange service”
Strawders meet with Representative Lynn Jenkins
Kansas Grange President Nathan Strawder, right, and his sister, Mandee Strawder, visit Representative Lynn Jenkins, during the 2013 National Grange Legislative Fly-In. Nathan Strawder, 29, of Burlington, said the meetings, in which he discussed the 2013 Farm Bill, rural broadband, and postal reform, were successful. Mandee Strawder, also of Burlington, said she came to Washington … Continue reading “Strawders meet with Representative Lynn Jenkins”
