August 23, 1922 -- September 28, 1997
Dick Showalter was the first mayor of Salisbury, holding
the position for 22 1/2 years. He was instrumental in attaining the New England
Gear Works, the Professional Building and the Salisbury Ambulance Association,
where he served as an Emergancy Medical Technician for over 13 years. He
was a committeeman for the Somerset County Republican Party for six terms,
serving on the executive board as well as treasurer. He was a U.S. Army veteran
of World War II serving in the European theatre for 3 1/2 years, and was
a charter member of the Salisbury VFW and a member of the American Legion.
He also was a member of the Salisbury Lions Club and the Meyersdale Masonic
Lodge. John "Dick" Showalter was the son of Samuel Curtis and Mabel (Beynon)
Showalter.
| Volunteer Fire Department 1 | Volunteer Fire Department 2 |
| Volunteer Fire Department 3 | Volunteer Fire Department 4 |
| Girl Scouts | First Mayor |
| Red Cross Workers |
