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The Lucas family from Pittsburgh and Blaisville PA

By Larry Myers June 01, 2011 at 01:31:55

I was wondering if anyone would know these people.

> William Graham Lucas
> Orbisonia, Pa.
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> Proprietor Strand Theatre and Postal Telegraph Manager: He was born at
> Snow Shoe, Centre County, Pa. and at Snow Shoe received his preliminary
> education; was born September 22, 1879. James Irwin Lucas was his father,
> his mother being Clara (Gorsuch) Lucas, of Huntingdon, Pa.; American born.
> Attended Juniata College, 1898 and 1899; taught school at Snow Shoe,
> Centre County, in Snow Shoe Township, for two years. Was ticket agent at
> McKeesport, Pa., for nine years; freight agent and operator for eight
> years. At present is Postal Telegraph Manager at Orbisonia, Pa;
> proprietor of Strand Theatre, Orbisonia, Pa. opened to public July 4,
> 1917. Has served as Judge of Election at Orbisonia, Pa; conducted bakery
> at Orbisonia; belongs to Chamber of Commerce. Is a Methodist; a Democrat
> in politics. Composed, edited and published a booklet entitled "Why," a
> six-day diary of the year. Copyrighted on the health-building forces of
> nature; sells at twenty-five cents per copy. Three !
> brothers: David B., Clearfield, Pa.; Harry F., Pittsburgh, Pa.; James I.,
> Blairsville, Pa. Sisters: Marion, married to J.C. Robinson, Norwalk,
> Ohio; Esther A., Blairsville, deceased. He was married to Margaret Myers,
> of McKeesport, Pa. A busy man is Mr. Lucas and also very successful. As
> proprietor of the Strand Theatre he aims to present to the public pictures
> that appeal to his patrons. The theatre is well arranged, with exits,
> etc.
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