Nesq Remembered

Nesquehoning Remembered is a book written by George Pauff and was published by the Nesquehoning Historical Society. It consists of three volumes. Volumes I, II and III obviously do not tell the complete story of Nesquehoning but the three books contain personal recollections and accounts of events. The three volumes provide names of many fellow townspeople to assist the reader to remember the "good old days" and relive many experiences that we may have shared. Our apologies for not mentioning any persons or events that others might have included or errors in the accuracy of the information presented in the books.

A native of Nesquehoning, George (Georgie) Pauff obtained his MS degree in psychology from Ursinus College in 1955 and his MPA degree from Golden Gate University in 1972. His writing experience dates back to his days as a Feature Editor for the Ursinus College Weekly from 1951 to 1955. He then went on to become a Reporter for Main Line Times, Ardmore, Pa., Sports Writer for the Pottstown Mercury, Pottstown, Pa., Tech Writing Director, Power Generators, Inc. of Trenton, N. J., Tech Editor, Lockheed Propulsion Company, Redlands, California, Sports Editor for the Valley News, San Bernardino, California, and from 1971 to 1972 was Managing Editor, Highland Banner of Highland, California. In 1972, Georgie took on the position of Assistant City Administrator in Adelanto, California and held that position until he returned to his home town in 1989. From 1989 to 1993 Georgie was Independent Living Coordinator, ARCIL, of Hazleton, Pa., and from 1992 until 1996 was Correspondent for the News Observer, Tamaqua, Pa. starting March 1996 as a Correspondent for the Times News, Lehighton, Pa. He resided in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning with his wife Sevy and son Harry, not much can slow Georgie down. He called himself semi-retired, despite three back surgeries, cerebral palsy and several knee injuries, Georgie owned and operated Consulting Services, Ltd., a business which handled various types of grant applications. He was also the President of the Nesquehoning Historical Society, Vice Chairman of the Nesquehoning Borough Authority and Chairman of the Planning Commission of the Borough of Nesquehoning.