Published May 21. 2016 09:00AM
The Summit Hill Historical Society is now selling "101 War Stories featuring the World War II Veterans of Summit Hill, PA" at various locations around the borough.
Recently, society members presented Sophie and Walter Porambo, two World War II veterans living in Summit Hill, with a complimentary copy of the book.Sophie served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, while her husband of 65 years served under Gen. George Patton as an aidman in the U.S. Army's 305th engineer battalion.Historical society member Jim Szczecina said that anyone who would like to purchase a copy, which is $10 and will benefit the society, can do so at the following locations:• Hiles Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Fuel Company: 160 E. North St.• Breslin's Hilltop News, 46 W. Ludlow St.People can also call Szczecina at 570-645-5020, Louis Vermillion at 570-645-9772 or Michele Toniatti at 570-645-5822.
Joe Nihen, right, who compiled a number of old newspaper clippings into the book "101 War Stories featuring the World War II Veterans of Summit Hill, PA," and Summit Hill Historical Society member Jim Szczecina, left, present Walter and Sophie Porambo with a copy of the book. The book is a fundraiser for the historical society and is available for purchase. RON GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS