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First Presbryterian (Shamokin)

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(1897-1898) This picture is of St. John's Reformed Church Choir during a rehearsal in the home of C.C. Leader. Priscila Rhoads-Malick is shown second row, second from right.
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(1897-1898) This picture is of St. John's Reformed Church Choir during a rehearsal in the home of C.C. Leader. Priscila Rhoads-Malick is shown second row, second from right.

  • (1864) First Presbyterian Church- The church was organized on April 18, 1845, by the founder of Shamokin, John C. Boyd. It was first called "Shamokintown Church." The name was changed 27 years later to its present name. The church seen here was erected in 1847 by Stephen Bittenbender on a tract of land donated by the honorable Lewis Dewart. The first pastor was Rev. James J. Hamilton. A pastor's house was built in 1894 at a cost of $3,403.43, most of which was raised by the women of the church. In 1890, a new church and chapel were built for $40,000. In 1927, a Sabbath school and entertainment structure was completed at a cost of $82,000.
  • (1897-1898) This picture is of St. John's Reformed Church Choir during a rehearsal in the home of C.C. Leader. Priscila Rhoads-Malick is shown second row, second from right.
  • (1897-1898) This picture is of St. John's Reformed Church Choir during a rehearsal in the home of C.C. Leader. Priscila Rhoads-Malick is shown second row, second from right.
  • (1964) First Presbyterian Church, Shamokin.
  • (04.01.1967) First Presbyterian Church, Shamokin.
  • (04.01.1967) First Presbyterian Church, Shamokin.
  • (04.01.1967) First Presbyterian Church, Shamokin.
  • (04.01.1967) First Presbyterian Church, Shamokin.
  • (04.12.51) Presbyterian Church receives championship trophy. Pictured are Rev. Roy Miller, pastor, receiving the basketball championship trophy from Ward Lichtel, representing First E.U.B., winners of the trophy last year. Others in the picture are L. Buffington, Dave Milbrand and Jim Scott.

  • Ellen Campbell

    on September 25, 2021

    Mabel C. Zimmerman SIMMONS, back row, first woman on right, had beautiful red hair. Later married G. Clarence Simmons, Treasurer Dime Bank, in 1920, they moved to Shanghai, China until 1924, as an agent for Eagle Silk Mill, Shamokin, PA.

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