St. Petersburg Times (FL) - February 1, 1992
Deceased Name: Agnes P. Mylin, teacher, was daughter of pioneers.
Agnes P. "Peg" Mylin, a daughter of pioneers and a grammar school teacher for 37 years, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 1992) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was 92.
Mrs. Mylin, who suffered a broken hip last week, died of pneumonia, said a niece, Betty J. Mueller of Treasure Island. A native of St. Petersburg, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Powell, an early day architect and boat builder, and Margaret Naomi Curry, whose father, Thomas Edward Curry, was one of the city's first homesteaders.
The former Agnes Powell began her long teaching career at West Central Grammar School at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue N in 1926. The first year was spent as an "apprentice" or "cadet" because she had only a high school degree, her daughter, Margaret Jane Merrifield of San Francisco, said
Friday.
But school officials, pleased with her work and facing a shortage of certified teachers, offered to keep her in the classroom if she would begin work on a college degree. She agreed and started taking classes in a special summer program at the University of Florida.
She remained at West Central until she retired in 1963. The old building now is part of St. Petersburg High School.
"She loved to teach that was her whole life," her daughter said. On several occasions she rejected offers to become a principal, preferring to remain in the classroom, she said.
In 1936 she married Jay Mylin, who for several years managed concessions at the old Million-Dollar Pier. He died about 20 years ago. Mrs. Mylin was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Southern Woman's Study Club and the Pilot Club, a service organization, and was
active in several teachers organizations. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at David C. Gross Funeral Home, 6366 Central Ave., with Dr. Paul L. Hartsfield officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery.
Author: CRAIG BASSE
Edition: CITY
Page: 6; 17; 15; 13
Copyright (c) 1992 St. Petersburg Times
Deceased Name: Agnes P. Mylin, teacher, was daughter of pioneers.
Agnes P. "Peg" Mylin, a daughter of pioneers and a grammar school teacher for 37 years, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 1992) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was 92.
Mrs. Mylin, who suffered a broken hip last week, died of pneumonia, said a niece, Betty J. Mueller of Treasure Island. A native of St. Petersburg, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Powell, an early day architect and boat builder, and Margaret Naomi Curry, whose father, Thomas Edward Curry, was one of the city's first homesteaders.
The former Agnes Powell began her long teaching career at West Central Grammar School at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue N in 1926. The first year was spent as an "apprentice" or "cadet" because she had only a high school degree, her daughter, Margaret Jane Merrifield of San Francisco, said
Friday.
But school officials, pleased with her work and facing a shortage of certified teachers, offered to keep her in the classroom if she would begin work on a college degree. She agreed and started taking classes in a special summer program at the University of Florida.
She remained at West Central until she retired in 1963. The old building now is part of St. Petersburg High School.
"She loved to teach that was her whole life," her daughter said. On several occasions she rejected offers to become a principal, preferring to remain in the classroom, she said.
In 1936 she married Jay Mylin, who for several years managed concessions at the old Million-Dollar Pier. He died about 20 years ago. Mrs. Mylin was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Southern Woman's Study Club and the Pilot Club, a service organization, and was
active in several teachers organizations. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at David C. Gross Funeral Home, 6366 Central Ave., with Dr. Paul L. Hartsfield officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery.
Author: CRAIG BASSE
Edition: CITY
Page: 6; 17; 15; 13
Copyright (c) 1992 St. Petersburg Times
St. Petersburg Times (FL) - February 1, 1992
Deceased Name: Agnes P. Mylin, teacher, was daughter of pioneers.
Agnes P. "Peg" Mylin, a daughter of pioneers and a grammar school teacher for 37 years, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 1992) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was 92.
Mrs. Mylin, who suffered a broken hip last week, died of pneumonia, said a niece, Betty J. Mueller of Treasure Island. A native of St. Petersburg, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Powell, an early day architect and boat builder, and Margaret Naomi Curry, whose father, Thomas Edward Curry, was one of the city's first homesteaders.
The former Agnes Powell began her long teaching career at West Central Grammar School at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue N in 1926. The first year was spent as an "apprentice" or "cadet" because she had only a high school degree, her daughter, Margaret Jane Merrifield of San Francisco, said
Friday.
But school officials, pleased with her work and facing a shortage of certified teachers, offered to keep her in the classroom if she would begin work on a college degree. She agreed and started taking classes in a special summer program at the University of Florida.
She remained at West Central until she retired in 1963. The old building now is part of St. Petersburg High School.
"She loved to teach that was her whole life," her daughter said. On several occasions she rejected offers to become a principal, preferring to remain in the classroom, she said.
In 1936 she married Jay Mylin, who for several years managed concessions at the old Million-Dollar Pier. He died about 20 years ago. Mrs. Mylin was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Southern Woman's Study Club and the Pilot Club, a service organization, and was
active in several teachers organizations. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at David C. Gross Funeral Home, 6366 Central Ave., with Dr. Paul L. Hartsfield officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery.
Author: CRAIG BASSE
Edition: CITY
Page: 6; 17; 15; 13
Copyright (c) 1992 St. Petersburg Times
Deceased Name: Agnes P. Mylin, teacher, was daughter of pioneers.
Agnes P. "Peg" Mylin, a daughter of pioneers and a grammar school teacher for 37 years, died Thursday (Jan. 30, 1992) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was 92.
Mrs. Mylin, who suffered a broken hip last week, died of pneumonia, said a niece, Betty J. Mueller of Treasure Island. A native of St. Petersburg, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Powell, an early day architect and boat builder, and Margaret Naomi Curry, whose father, Thomas Edward Curry, was one of the city's first homesteaders.
The former Agnes Powell began her long teaching career at West Central Grammar School at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue N in 1926. The first year was spent as an "apprentice" or "cadet" because she had only a high school degree, her daughter, Margaret Jane Merrifield of San Francisco, said
Friday.
But school officials, pleased with her work and facing a shortage of certified teachers, offered to keep her in the classroom if she would begin work on a college degree. She agreed and started taking classes in a special summer program at the University of Florida.
She remained at West Central until she retired in 1963. The old building now is part of St. Petersburg High School.
"She loved to teach that was her whole life," her daughter said. On several occasions she rejected offers to become a principal, preferring to remain in the classroom, she said.
In 1936 she married Jay Mylin, who for several years managed concessions at the old Million-Dollar Pier. He died about 20 years ago. Mrs. Mylin was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Southern Woman's Study Club and the Pilot Club, a service organization, and was
active in several teachers organizations. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at David C. Gross Funeral Home, 6366 Central Ave., with Dr. Paul L. Hartsfield officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery.
Author: CRAIG BASSE
Edition: CITY
Page: 6; 17; 15; 13
Copyright (c) 1992 St. Petersburg Times
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