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A view of the Chateaugay Passenger Depot from 95 years ago. A woman walks past a stopped train in 1931. The smoke from the engine can be seen in the distance over the roof of the depot building. Both freight and passenger trains came through Chateaugay several times each day.
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We have just learned of the passing of Marsha Pearl Jamil. If you remember Pearl's Department Store on East Main St., Marsha was Mrs. Pearl's middle child (she had an older brother, David, and younger brother, Marty). She graduated from CCS with the Class of 1952. She was a long-time member of the Historical Society, and one of our biggest boosters. She wrote articles for the newsletter and was a great source of information for the article I wrote on the Jewish families in Chateaugay, back in 2021. I spoke with her several times over the recent years.
She had such a deep attachment to Chateaugay. One of the last times we talked, she mentioned that when anyone asked where she was from, she always said "Chateaugay"! She recalled how much she enjoyed growing up here and said: "You know, I've been gone from Chateaugay for over 70 years and I've only been back a few times, but I'll always think of myself as a Chateaugay girl!"
Chateaugay seems to do that to people, I guess.
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The Historical Society is planning and preparing for our dedication ceremony to be held on July 11 at 9:00am on the front steps of the Town Hall. We will be dedicating a plaque in honor of the 17 men who fought in the American Revolution and are buried in Chateaugay, Burke and Bellmont.
To aid our project, the TruNorthern Federal Credit Union has generously donated $1000. These funds will go towards the plaque purchase and other costs for materials and supplies as we create this tribute to these 17 men on America's 250th birthday.
Thank you, TruNorthern FCU for your support for our local activities. It is very much appreciated!
Pictured in the accompanying photo are: Mary Humiston, Society president, and Robi Monica, Chateaugay Branch Manager.
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