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Tri-Counties Genealogy &
History by Joyce M. Tice
Historic Businesses of the
Tri-Counties
Bill Palmer of Troy Retires
1939
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Chemung County NY
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Tioga County PA
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William Palmer, One of Troy’s Oldest Business Men, Retiring
(about 1939 penciled in)
“Bill Palmer has sold his business to Jack Prutsman.”
To Elmira Sunday Telegram readers outside Bradford County that quotation
may mean little but around Troy, Pa., those words, traveling quickly from
the oldest graybeards to tiniest youngsters, spell important news tinged
with memories and regret.
William F. Palmer is one of Troy’s oldest business men and ever since
he gave up his job in a shoe factory here near the turn of the century
to run a combination billiard parlor and bowling alley on Canton St., has
been continually engaged in business to afford recreation and amusement
to the Troy community. He started the first movie house in Troy in
1907, giving up that business in 1918 to conduct his sporting goods store
and billiard parlor on Main St. in the former First National Bank Building.
“Bill Palmer runs a nice place,” is the oft repeated statement concerning
his business and may well be a proper epitome of his retirement.
Mr. Palmer has been the leading figure in the Troy Fair Association for
many years and is responsible for the return of horse racing featured here.
At one time he owned and raced horses of his own. He is a member
of the Episcopal Church and for many years sang in its choir. He
is active politically and respected by his opponents as much as he is loved
by his friends.
“I am going to visit my relatives and take it easy this winter and after
that I’ll be doing something even if I don’t make any money.” Bill
will always be doing something, you can bet, and whatever it is, he will
have a host of friends to wish him well.
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Tri-Counties Genealogy &
History by Joyce M. Tice
Historic Businesses of the
Tri-Counties
Walter Dewitt of Troy Retires
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Bradford County PA
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Chemung County NY
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W. M. DeWitt Retires, Ends 40 Years as Banker at Troy
(Probably Elmira Star-Gazette – undated)
Troy – Walter M. DeWitt has retired as vice president of the First National
Bank of Troy, terminating an affiliation of more that 40 years.
A native of Mainesburg, he came with his family to Troy in 1908.
He attended Syracuse University and was first employed by the bank in 1923.
In 1925 he transferred to the Merchants National Bank at Elmira, remaining
there two years. After acting as a bond salesman for a short period,
DeWitt accepted a job in the office of the former Troy Engine and Machine
Co.
In 1927 he returned to the Troy bank, where he received promotions
to assistant cashier, cashier and vice president.
As a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy, DeWitt has served
as an elder for three terms. He was a director of the Troy Borough
School Board and the Troy Joint School Board for 15 years, and recently
resigned as presidents of the Bradford County School Board.
DeWitt is a member of Trojan Masonic Lodge 306, serving as treasure
for 25 years, and is also affiliated with the Towanda and Williamsport
Consistories. He is a past president of Group 4 of the Pennsylvania Bankers
Association and a member of the executive committee.
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Caption: " Walter M. DeWitt (left) receives best wishes from William
Beaman
at retirement banquet." (SRGP 76863) |
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A banquet attended by 75 directors and employees of the bank, their husbands,
wives and guests, was held recently at the Troy Hotel honoring DeWitt.
He was presented a watch by the Board of Directors and a gift certificate
by the women employees of the bank.
The feature of the evening was a huge package heavily wrapped and hauled
into the hotel dining room with some difficulty. DeWitt was invited
to open the parcel, which disclosed a 10-foot sailboat for his summer activities
at the DeWitt cottage on Mountain Lake. The boat was the gift of
male employees of the bank.
Tribute was paid to DeWitt’s long tenure by Richmond Bailey, Cashier
and assistant trust officer of the bank, who acted as toastmaster; DeWitt’s
son, Frank DeWitt, and by William Beaman, bank president. Beaman
said, in acknowledgement of DeWitt’s retirement. “On behalf of the
Board of Directors I am happy to say that we should like to haveWalter
DeWitt remain with us, but our retirement system makes this a mandatory
procedure. He has been a valued and exceptional employee and officer
for over 40 years.”
Mrs. DeWitt is the former Miss Elizabeth Belknap of Mansfield.
They have four children and nine grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt will continue to live on High Street, summering
at Mountain Lake.
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