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This article was written by Suzanne Sickler Ohl, an early member of the Tyrone Area Historical Society.  It was originally published in May 1993. Since this article is being written during the Easter season, it is appropriate that we reflect on the early history of the churches in Tyrone, Pennsylvania.  Our focus will be on the churches established prior to 1950.

Pine Hall Lutheran Church FOREWARD The Pine Hall Lutheran Church has been a part of the State College area since 1844. However, 50, 25, 15 years ago the members of the congregation never would have been able to project the growth of the area. Rolling farmlands have been covered by housing developments, stores, and gas stations. But the warm, strong, loving ties of the members of Pine Hall and their enthusiasm for carrying out the mission of the church of God have not yielded to the pressures of a changing social and ecological structure. We care, love, and ever strive to serve our Lord and God. The dedication and enthusiasm of the "Pine Hallers" is reflected in the ensuing pages. Indebted we are to Barbara Grubb who planted the seeds and started the work for the "History of the Pine Hall Lutheran Church"; to Mark Johnson and the members of his Sunday School Class for completing the history; to Anna Strouse for giving her time in typing the manuscript; to Dean Dreibelbis for his patience and advice in printing the history. It is my prayer that your reading of the following pages will serve as a stimulation for your continuing the history of Pine Hall Lutheran Church, a history of willing service to God and the purpose of His church. May God Bless. Pastor Heydenreich Cover Page PREFACE This brief history of Pine Hall Lutheran Church is the work of many -- from the former and present Church secretaries who have faithfully kept the Church's records to the members of the Congregation who have shared with us their memories of years past to the young people of the Church who have collected and compiled much of the material contained herein. Our records of Pine Hall are somewhat sketchy for much of the Church's 132 year history. Nevertheless, through a combination of Congregational and Council meeting minutes, Synod records, and oral reports, we think we have gained a better understanding of our Church's past. We have enjoyed doing this project, and we hope that the members of the Congregation will enjoy reading our report. State College, Pennsylvania December 1976 Mark JohnsonJohn BrubakerCindy HomanKaren HomanKim JohnsonJeff KephartDebbie RosentraterTom StormSylvia Strouse Members of the Senior High/Young Adults Sunday School Class of 1976 CONTENTS Forward Preface1 Beginnings: 1844-1875

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