Beaver County Memories – Memories of Christmas Past

‘Tis the season. The Christmas season, that is. The season  for shopping, celebrating, church activities and of course, gathering together with family and friends. Today’s Beaver County memory takes us back to the days of Christmas past.  Beaver County Memories are presented by St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows. “There would be policeman on every corner to…

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Obama’s memoir sells more than 725,000 copies

APNewsBreak: Obama’s memoir sells more than 725,000 copies By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — First day sales for Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” topped 725,000 copies, making it one of the year’s biggest debuts. Crown Publishing told The Associated Press on Friday that the figures include sales and pre-orders for the former first lady’s…

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Beaver County Memories – Dances.

And now, it’s time to step back in time and enjoy another Beaver County Memory courtesy of St. Barnabas.  Tune in every day at this time for another Beaver County Memory right here on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and 99.3 F.M. For today’s segment, you might want to get out your poodle skirt, your chino…

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Beaver County Memories – Nationality Days

And now it’s time for beaver county memories presented by St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows. In today’s segment, we will take a look at one of the more popular festivals that occurred in Beaver County around this time of year, Nationality Days,  and its celebration of very diverse and beautiful cultures that developed following the mass…

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BC Memories – 1950 Snowstorm

And now it’s time for Beaver County Memories, presented by St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows.  This time of year always conjures up memories of the greatest snowstorm to ever hit the area, the fabled Thanksgiving snowstorm of 1950. Over twenty seven inches of snow fell in three days starting on Thanksgiving day that year.  Not only…

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Beaver County memories- Car Dealers

And now it’s time for beaver county memories presented by St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows. As follow up to the last segment about “drive ins”, In this presentation, you will get to take a “test drive”, as we take a look back at car dealers and brands that have become memories in Beaver County. No discussion…

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BC Memories – Drive In Theaters

  And now it’s time for beaver county memories presented by St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows. In today’s segment, Let’s take a “drive down” memory lane.  Or, in this case, a “drive In” to memory lane, as this Beaver County Memory is about the drive in theaters that were once common. In 1948, three  drive ins…

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