History of Altoona Sunshine Society, Blair County USGenWeb Archives

Lower Row - Mrs. G. A. Howell, Mrs. L. W. Borland, Miss Matilda Delo, Mrs. H. P. Wilson

THIS book is intended to review the past years of the activity of the Altoona Sunshine Society. As a succession of happenings the past, even the most recent past, is forever gone if not recorded. In selecting material for this volume, the historian has attempted to record only the important doings. In reading books and books of old minutes, some of a quarter century ago, poorly written and incomplete, some important event may not have been recorded; then the historian has no account of it. Many will read this history and approve it; some will be disappointed. It is obviously impossible to include in a book of the size and scope of this one a complete presentation of all the facts bearing upon the various activities of thirty years of service. The historian has attempted, therefore, rather to present the facts recorded so that the reader will have an idea of the work done each year. To our former members who no longer greet us month by month, this volume may find a more enduring place among the pleasures of their memories. In that case this history will be well worth while for pleasant memories can never be taken away from us; they are the only joys of which we can be absolutely sure.

Coming together is a beginning

Keeping together is progress

Working together is success.

VIDA W. DECKER