A Presentation On the History of Monroe's Rails

Robert Belletzkie's narrated video presentation on "The Iron Horse in Monroe 1840-1963" drew a standing room crowd of nearly 100 to the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library Saturday.

Belletzkie's talk traced the evolution of the four railway station sites that once operated in Monroe — Stepney, Stevenson, Purdy Crossing and Monroe, off Hammertown.

His appearance was sponsored by the library and the Monroe Historical Society.

A New Board

At the annual meeting of the Monroe Historical Society preceding Robert Belletzkie's lecture, a new board was unanimously elected.

In the photo taken by Lee Hossler included with this article is, front row, from left, Karen Cardi, past president; Louise Wishneski, Karen Dydzuhn, Sue Wilgan, secretary; Nancy Zorena and Madeline Marshall.

Back row, from left, Julie Tobin, Ed Coffey, historian; Marven Moss, incoming president; and Kathy Balletta.

Missing from the photo is Debra Heim, treasurer; Barbara Haeger, corresponding secretary; and Sue Selk, membership chairman.

A board priority is to expand membership, especially drawing the interest of young people.