Background
Reichart, Bessie May Criswell was born on May 16, 1907 in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Fleming Byers and Hattie Catharine (May) Criswell.
Reichart, Bessie May Criswell was born on May 16, 1907 in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Fleming Byers and Hattie Catharine (May) Criswell.
Diploma, Clarion State Normal School, 1926. Bachelor of Science in Education, Clarion State Teachers College, 1941. Master of Arts in Education, Clarion State Teachers College.
Liberal Studies, Clarion State Teachers College, 1954. Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1941—1943.
Teacher Richland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, 1926—1928, Emlenton Pennsylvania Public Schools, 1928—1956. Head library Fox Chapel (Pennsylvania) Senior High School, 1956—1966. Former member evaluation committees American Council Education Library.
Member evaluation committees Emlenton United Presbyterian Church, since 1967.
Member of American Association of University Women, American Library Association, Pittsburgh Suburban Council School Libraries, Pennsylvania Library. Association, National Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Retired Teachers Associations (life), Rebekah Club, Order Eastern Star Club, Emlenton Civic Club.
Married Joseph Lyle Reichart, July 14, 1944. 1 foster child Martha Diane Stewart.