William Penn Life, 1968 (3. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1968-03-01 / 3. szám

Youngstown, Ohio, "The Famous City On The Grow"

Youngstown is located in N.E. Ohio— 6th largest metropolitan area in the state with trading population of 700,000. It ranks as the 4th largest steel center in the U. S. with our own Youngstown Sheet and Tube being home based and boasting of its New Research Center.

Mill Creek Park, one of the most beautiful natural parks in the country covers an area of 2,383 acres. It has a 36 hole public golf course, three lakes to provide boating and fishing and there are numerous hiking paths (both in summer and winter) along with many picnic grounds and cabins. A large white Excursion boat provides both young and old the pleasure of “cruising down the river.” A most recent addition to the park is the magnificent Fellows River-Steel is the keystone of Youngstown's industrial strength.

side Rose Garden where more than 7,000 roses are in bloom. As you look out from the rose garden towards Lake Glacier— a magnificent view for nature lovers and photographers is the cascading waterfall over Lake Glacier, with the beautiful Excursion boat in the background, and alongside the Boathouse, a petite foot-WE ARE SORRY . . .

Just prior to last months deadline for the WILLIAM PENN LIFE the Home Office received a phone call that Stephen Bornyak of Branch 302, Hooversville, Pa. passed away. Because the information stated that he was an Illustrious Member the news item was forwarded to the printer.

Mrs. Watson Greathouse, Manager of Branch 302 informs now that the reported information was incorrect a Stephen Bornyak did die but it was not our Illustrious Member. Our sincere apologies to the Bornyak family for the erroneous news item.

Youngstown University - Jones Hall - Administrators building.

bridge, where many wedding pictures are taken during the summer.

Typical cultural interests are the Monday Musical Club, the Youngstown Philharmonic Orchestra and the Youngstown Playhouse. Rich Exhibits of paintings, casts, sculpture are seen at our Butler Art Institute, known internationally as one of the three most outstanding institutes devoted to American Art. Another landmark of cultural interest is the Stambaugh Auditorium with seating capacity of 3,000 people for famous concerts and has two large ballrooms on other floors.

Another site of interest for the visitor is in the field of Education. Youngstown University with over 12,000 students is in a great expansion program. Extensive facilities in the arts, science, engineering and research is reaching completion. The new Engineering Center costing 5 million dollars will incorporate the finest equipment and thought current in the technical fields. The Planetarium is open daily for those interested in astronomy. Guided tours are available—especially nice for children. For those interested in science —the University has one of the most

Youngstown Playhouse. Plays are acted, produced and directed by local and nationally known artists. One of the most popular phases of Youngstown cultural group.

advanced facilities available in its new Science Buildings. Roughly 20 million dollars is involved in providing the utmost in academical education with more expansion to take place in the future.

For those who have never seen a car assembled from beginning to end—tours are available at the General Motors Chevrolet Assembly Plant on week-days —time 9:00 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. — 7:00 P.M.

Spiritual needs are met with churches of all faiths well represented. The spires and domes of these churches typifies art construction in its finest form.

These are but a few of the things that Youngstown is proud of possessing.

Butler Institute of American Art Works by American artists are displayed along with an unexcelled collection of American Indian paintings. Local shows are held here along with Youngstown University Midyear shows. Pottery, architecture are prominent displays.

Youngstown is a great city. It’s a city of homes, schools and churches. It is a city of steel. But first, last and always, it is a city of people—people whose friendliness is genuine and deep. We all look forward to meeting friends, old and new, in this great city.

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