Universal Sewer Pipe Corporation Plant #2

The Universal Sewer Pipe Corporation Plant #2 began its operations about 1920 and was located at the present site of the Skeeter Hollow Farm (owned by Mike and Dawn Smitley), which was formerly Cookson Industrial Site. The plant, which had 14 kilns, specialized in making vitrified clay pipe, flue lining and stove pipe in various sizes that were used by building supply dealers. Employees of the plant belonged to the 501 United Brick and Clay Workers Union. During World War II, while the men were serving in the military, 14 women worked in the sewer pipe plant including Roberta Warner, Fanny Swaldo, Emma Gervasi, Lena Richardson, Mary Kennedy, Betty Krocker, Alice Cooper and Ruth Trimmer.Floyd “Zeke” Davis was a recording secretbeary for the Local 501 in 1953 and recalls earning 68 cents an hour. ($5.44 a day) when he began working in the early 1940′s. Others who held office at the this time include President Adrian Rausch, Vice President Bernard Conklin and Treasurer Walter Hammon. The last union meeting was held in December of 1960. There were 73 members at the time of the plant’s closing. Francis “Foxy” Walton was the oldest man in terms of service for Plant #2 at that time. Davis still has some of the minutes recorded during the union meetings and read a portion of them at one of the Goshen Reunions. Read more on Page 8 of Recollections of a Community Part 1.an its operations about 1920 and was located at the present site of the Skeeter Hollow Farm (owned by Mike and Dawn Smitley), which was formerly Cookson Industrial Site. The plant, which had 14 kilns, specialized in making vitrified clay pipe, flue lining and stove pipe in various sizes that were used by building supply dealers. Employees of the plant belonged to the 501 United Brick and Clay Workers Union. During World War II, while the men were serving in the military, 14 women worked in the sewer pipe plant including Roberta Warner, Fanny Swaldo, Emma Gervasi, Lena Richardson, Mary Kennedy, Betty Krocker, Alice Cooper and Ruth Trimmer.
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Pumpkin Pie – Mother’s

1 can pumpkin
3 cups sugar
5 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Allspice
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
6 eggs
3 Tbs. Cornstarch
Mix all above together.
Heat and ADD:
3 C milk
1 can Carnation evaporated milk
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Pie Crust:
1-1/4 C flour
2 Tbs. Sugar
3/4 lb. Oleo
Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until light brown.
Eva Carlisle Strawn
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Dorothy’s Homemade Noodles

6 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 Tbs. Salt
2 C flour (approximately)

Beat eggs with salt and gradually add flour. Roll very thin. Allow to dry approximately 30 minutes or until edges feel dry. Roll sheets together and slice very thin.

Cook in broth or use as you would dry noodles, watching cooking time. These noodles will cook quicker than store-bought noodles.

Ginny Krocker, in memory of Dorothy Hibbs

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Paul and Mary Mehok Family

Paul and Mary Mehok moved to Goshen on May 21, 1954, after purchasing the property which was formerly the Pissocra’s Store. They settled here to be closer to Paul’s work at Warner and Swasey’s. Mary said they didn’t want to live in town. The couple had three daughters, Sharon, Paula and Amy. Paula and her husband Mark Putnam also reside on Goshen Valley Rd. in the house once owned by Carlo and Virginia Terazzi. Amy also lives on Goshen Vly. Rd. near Mary. Sharon (Freed) recently passed away after suffering with many health issues. She and her husband Bill (also deceased) have a son, Andy. Paul died on April 12, 1992 after a long battle with cancer. Mary later married Norman Stover, also of Goshen on May 22, 1994. He is now deceased.

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New additions…

Added stuff on Elsie Starcher, Fuzzy and Carol Carlisle, and a “Believe it or Not!” section in the “People” menu.  The new section talks about John Dillinger, the famous robber!  Also, some new info on the Goshen Trophies.

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Added more pictures, a new 2010 Reunion page, and some new family pages…

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Peggy Simmons

Becky Clerici & Peggy Simmons

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Glenn and Leah Carlisle Family

Glenn and Leah Carlisle

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Becky Clerici

Becky Clerici & Peggy Simmons

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Bill and Dorothy Hibbs

Dorothy Hibbs & Flora Dindo

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