Looking Backwards

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Muncy Telegraph Office-The amount of business done at this office for the first year, ending June 30 1952, has surprised every person., The books exhibit the fact that 2,110 messages have been sent to and from this office, and that receipts on the messages paid for at Muncy station amount to $231.12. Of this amount, $50.12 was received for other lines-leaving a balance for the Susquehanna Line of $181. Deduct from this the operator’s fees, $60.33, and we find a net revenue to be $120.67. This is certainly a large business for the town of Muncy.

Don’t forget your fluid or camphene lamps while burning. Scarcely a week passes that some terrible accident does not arise form this cause.

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While a train was passing Montgomery station last Wednesday on the P & E R. R., a child belonging to Russian emigrants, fell out of the window, The mother rushed to the door and jumped out in search of her missing child. Neither of them were seriously injured.

The Muncy Creek Railroad was sold last Wednesday. It was bought by J. Clinton Hill, Esq., for the bondholders for the sum of $5,000. The bonds, outstanding stock and the floating debt amount to $375,000.00.

Deaths: On August 10th, in this Borough, Miss Annie M. Eshbach, aged 21 years. At Landsville on Wednesday, Aug. 9th, Charles B. Raper, aged 22 years.

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Aug. 17, 1922

Died: William E. Hawley, Muncy, died at the Harrisburg hospital on Tuesday following a stroke. Hawley, who was aged sixty two, was conversing with friends Monday afternoon when he was suddenly stricken.

Miss Leona Artley, of near town, and Weimer Hull, of Montgomery, were united in marriage Wednesday, Aug. 9th, at 10:30 a.m.

Harman Johnson of Muncy, and Maude Dugan, of Mawr Glen, were united in marriage in the parsonage of the Pine street M.E. Church Williamsport Saturday morning.

See the Stirring Motion Picture of the Near East “Alice in Hungerland!” Dramatic Story, Based on Actual Scenes and conditions, here disclosed for first time, in Picturesque Constantinople, at Opera House, Monday evening, August 21st. Admission 10 cents.

“High-Time” -Boyd Rogers sez: “Already 34 out of every hundred persons in cities suffer from eye-strain, and now they propose to lengthen the skirts.”

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All punchboards removed from local stores.

Strike Over, J & L Calls Forces Back

White gladioli, palms and candelabra formed the setting for the marriage of Miss Helen L. McGinniss, and John C. Rohm, of Muncy, on July 26.

Muncy’s Little League All-stars won the championship of District 6 last Friday at Hughesville field when they walloped the Sullivan County All-stars, 9-1, and moved within one one game of the state tournament at Williamsport.

Births: A son to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Frantz, Muncy, July 30; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leech, Muncy, a daughter, July 30; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Kiess, Muncy Valley, July 30; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rizzo, Mt. Equity, a son, July 4; A son to Mr. and Mr. Lloyd Bower, Montgomery, Jul 26; Mr. and Mr. Robert Starr, Picture Rocks, son, July 26; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Heinze, Hughesville, July 27; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zarr, Muncy, son, July 29.

Deaths: Homer Berger, 62, Muncy, died Friday morning while working in the garden of his home; Lydia Jarrett, formerly of Montgomery, died on July 25.

At the Ritz: “Has Anybody Seen My Gal”

Ad: The Playhouse-Eagles Mere

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21 Trillion Gallons of Water Dropped-Hurricane Agnes Charged with 118 Deaths, $3 billion in Property Damages.Pennsdale Fifth, Sixth Grades Coming to Muncy.

Brelsford Acquires Gatz School Buses

Terry Crouthamel will be the new guidance director of the Muncy high school, succeeding Paul Kelley.

Funeral services will be conducted on Aug. 17 for Narber P. Fry, 82-year old well-know area farmer who was one of the most successful agriculturists in the history of this community. Mr. Fry, who survived being gored b a bull several months ago, died suddenly about 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, after being stricken at his home about 6 a.m.

Susan Whitney Walker, of Connecticut, and Robert Soars, of Muncy repeated their marriage vows on Aug. 12.

Engagement announced of Fay E. Crawford, of Muncy. to Theodore L. Puzo , of Williamsport.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moser, Muncy, daughter, Aug. 11; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krause, Muncy, son, Aug. 11; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Briggs, Unityville, son, Aug. 11; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds, Muncy, son, Aug. 12; The Rev. and Mrs. Larry Keiser, Muncy, son, Aug. 11.

Deaths: Mrs. Robert Young, of Montgomery, 34-year old mother of four and head bookkeeper at Muncy Bank and Trust company in Muncy, Aug. 13; William C. Grittner, 64, Hughesville, died Aug. 14.

At the Ritz: “Chato’s Land”

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfy@muncyluminary.com

August 17, 1922

The new Agricultural Building at the Fair Grounds is nearing completion. It will be completed by about the first of September. Space in the building is all spoken for by the automobile dealers of the county which will assure one of the finest automobile shows ever held in this part of the State.

The reunion of the Little family will be held August 17 at the Van Rensallaer Park at Picture Rocks.

Mr. and Mrs. George Hess and son, of Muncy, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Swank.

In fashion news: Back to Tent-skirt Days? The Jazz skirt is doomed. Those who have refrained from drinking wood alcohol for fear of going blind during the brief skirt epidemic need have no such compunction in the future. A French fashion journal says the hoop skirt will be all the rage within one year, writes Roy K. Moulton in the New York Mail. The first hoop skirt was designed by Omar the Tentmaker and the idea was later used by P.T. Barnum to house his congress of freaks and animals.

In Sports news: Silence Appreciated. Newcomers to the game of golf should be informed that it isn’t advisable to make audible remarks about players. When you see a player miss the ball or drive it into the woods, of course there are numerous funny remarks which may be made about the proceeding, but it is not always a display of wisdom to do it. Once upon a time, when a player missed the ball on the tee a spectator called attention to the fact. After the spectator got out of the hospital he spent most of his time advising against the practice, until now it has gone out of fashion.

Compiled by Shirley Confer Boatman

sbboatman@comcast.net