Dr. Milton Loyer, Conference Archivist
November – 100 years ago
In November 1919 the Wyoming Conference re-structured its Italian ministry in the city of Scranton. Rev. Antonio Sartorio transferred to the New York East Conference and the work was placed in the hands of the deaconesses, Misses Darling and Emery, until the end of the conference year, when Rev. Vincent DeFranco transferred from the Southern New England Conference to be appointed there. In addition, the storefront facility on West Lackawana Avenue was abandoned at this time, and the work was moved to Elm Park until the North Main Avenue property was purchased that served as the Italian Methodist church in Scranton from 1921 until the Italian ministry ended in 1945.
December – 50 years ago
The December 1969 issue of The Central Pennsylvania United Methodist, its last one before becoming THE LINK in 1970, invited 10th-12th grade youth to register for the Senior High Christmas Retreat held Monday to Wednesday, December 29 to 31, 1969 – at two locations simultaneously: the lodges at Camp Greene Hills and at Camp Mount Asbury. The retreat promised opportunity to “study, explore the Bible, eat, explore into the faith, pray, meditate, worship, share and participate in recreation.” The $15.00 cost included six meals, two overnights, insurance and all handouts. The events were organized by Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministries Rev. Bruce Fisher and limited to five persons from any one church.
Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church
