Looking Backwards

1872

Perry Haas, convicted of the murder of Martin Oberdorf, about two years ago, committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, Sunday night, in the jail at Sunbury. Died-Rev. A.Heron, pastor of the Presbyterian church, die at his residence here on Saturday last, aged 55 years.

1882

All the money for the erection of a parsonage at the old Emmanuel Lutheran church, in the Muncy Creek township, has been subscribed, and work on the building will begin at once.

The corner stone of the new Baptist Church in Moreland township was laid last Saturday afternoon.

Jacob Cooke, native, withstanding his 85 years, amuses himself by playing the violin.

The Muncy Luminary

Aug. 24, 1922

Deaths: William H. Everett, 76, Muncy, died last Friday.

Charles Waldron has improved the street running along the South side of his residence by having the dirt removed and broken stone of different sizes placed in position, and then covered with a tarvia dressing, besides having concrete gutters laid n both sides.

Major Wallace L. Clay, U.S.A., who has been stationed at the Arsenal at Rock Island, Ill., for the past year, called on Muncy friends last Friday.

Married: Mr. William D. Clark and Miss Margaret A. Artley, both of Hughesville R.D.1, were married on Aug. 16th.

The Luminary

Aug. 7, 1952

70 years ago

Mary Bryfogle, Montgomery, and David Wallis, Muncy to enter Bucknell.

Ralph Smith, of Muncy, named County Assistance School Superintendent.

The wedding of Louise M. Pewterbaugh, of Pennsdale, and Ralph L. Scott, Jr., took place on Aug. 2.

Births: A son to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Foust, Picture Rocks, Aug. 1; Mr. and Mrs., John Young, West Milton, daughter, July 30; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spring of Hughesville, Aug. 2; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Aderhold, Muncy, a son, Aug. 5; Mr. and Mrs. George Montgomery, of Hughesville, a daughter, Aug. 2.

Word has been received her of the death of Mrs. D.D. Bastian, 81, the former Cornelia Goodenow. she died on July 31.

Deaths: Margaret E. Kilmer, 79, Montgomery, died July 31; Anna McConnell, 59, Hughesville; Vincent Warner, Berwick, died Wednesday; Esther B. Voneida, Muncy, died July 31; Marian B. Kerstetter, Muncy, died Saturday.

At the Ritz: “The Brave Warrior”

The Luminary

Aug. 24, 1972

50 Years Ago

10 cents

Hughesville, Montgomery negotiations underway for teacher contracts.

Sale of the Methodist church property on Penn and South Mark streets to the Susquehanna Bible Institute is expected.

Miss Catherine McCornack, of Minnesota, and Thomas C. Wentzler, of Muncy, were married on Aug. 12.

Engagement announced of Miss Patricia L. Hecknauer, of Montgomery, to Darrel R. Overdorf, Montgomery.

Wedding was held on Aug. 19, Deborah E. Ward, of Ohio, and Darrel K. Miller, of Muncy.

Wedding held of Miss Karia Helldorfer, Muncy, and Mark C. Roth on Aug. 20.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rupert, Muncy, ,daughter, Aug. 18; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Emanuel, Turbotville, daughter, Aug. 20; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Feigles, Muncy, daughter, Aug. 18; Mr. and Mrs. T. Justin Myers, Jr., Hughesville, son, Aug. 17; Mr. and Mrs.Bernard Shook,Muncy, son, Aug. 18.

Deaths: Mary M. Hively, Montgomery, Aug. 17; Harry L. Bartlow, Hughesville, Aug. 17; Ruth F. Gilbert, 72, Montoursville, Aug. 15.

At the Ritz: “Skyjacked”

Ad: Pears-2 lbs. .49 cents -A&P

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfry@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville Mail

100 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug. 24, 1922

Benton Eddy has purchased a new Chevrolet touring car.

Miss Ida Henry is visiting her sister at Harrisburg.

Mrs. D.K. Townsend and Miss Helen Beeber are spending a couple days in Philadelphia.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Poust on Monday, a son, at the Williamsport Private Hospital.

Ralph Smith has been confined to his home by illness.

William A. Ball is building an addition to the shirt factory on Academy Street.

Work was commenced yesterday on the new cattle barn and sales stables at the fair grounds.

Compiled by SC Boatman

sbboatman@comcast.net