Looking Backwards

Dec. 12, 1873

Wm. Coder has opened a cigar store in the room formerly occupied by J.V. Reeder, as a jewelry sore.

Thomas Wells has been appointed Mercantile Appraiser by the County Commissioners.

H. R. Herhling, Superintendent of the Muncy Creek Railroad, is quite ill at is home at Hughesville, with smallpox.

Jan. 10, 1883

Bruce Clark, of Bloomsburg, spent Sunday with Wm. Green,.

For the first time this winter the thermometer got below zero last Friday.

1913

The Muncy Creek Telephone company has established an exchange in the old Latshaw residence on Second street, below Academy. The president is M.E. Reeder and U.G.Boyer is secretary.

Civil War veteranJohn Star, 71, of Lairdsville, died recently, took part in the battles of Cold Harbor and the Petersburg mine explosion.

The Luminary

Dec. 18, 1952

70 years ago

Jan. 1, 1952

Paced by Ronnie Feigles’ 16 points, Muncy gained revenge for an early season defeat Tuesday when they toppled South Williamsport, 58-52.

Miss Roselise D. Holmes married Harold A. Wilkinson on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m.

Crowning of Mrs. Raymond Shook, of Muncy, as holly queen for 1952 featured he annual charity dance of Beta Sigma Phi sorority at the Muncy school gymnasium on Dec. 26.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Minier, Muncy, son, Dec. 23; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murray, Hughesville, Dec. 23; Mr. and Mrs. Grover Gordner, Lairdsville, son, Dec. 24; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs.Gene Crisswell, Hughesville, Dec. 25; Mr. and Mrs. William Yearick, Muncy, daughter, Dec. 26; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Deppen, Hughesville, Dec. 27; Mr. and Mrs. Lehman Ellis, Montgomery, son, Dec. 28; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCarty, Muncy, daughter, Dec. 29.

Deaths: John W. Larned, 83, father of Harold W. Larned, owner of the Ritz theatre in Muncy, died Monday; Ira D. Koons, longtime owner and operator of the Montgomery Hotel, died Dec. 26; Ada Shook, 74, Clarkstown, died suddenly on Christmas Day; Charles L. Wing, 83, retired printer and former resident of this area, died Dec. 28.

At the Ritz: “Because of You”

Ad: Floyd B. Neufer Service Station

The Luminary

Oct. Jan. 4, 1973

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George Wentzler, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Donald Wentzler, has earned a part in the current Broadway comedy hit “Grease”, playing at the Royale Theatre, in New York City. He will be playing the part of Eugene, the class valedictorian.

Engagement of Susan E. Temple, Muncy, to James R. Fowler, Montgomery.

A most successful holiday dance was the Christmas party sponsored by the Muncy High School Parent-Teacher Organization for the junior high school students. A highlight of the affair was the naming of a Queen and King to reign over the dance. Chosen for the honor were Mis Debbie Andrews and Kevin Balliet.

Births: Mr. and Mrs.Leonard Budman, Allenwood, daughter,Dec. 26; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Love, Watsontown, Dec. 27; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clayton, Hughesville, son, Dec. 27.

Deaths: Clarence F. (Stubby) Stolz, Hughesville, died Dec. 29 at the age of 74.

At the Ritz: “Hickey & Boggs”

Ad: J.C. Decker, Inc.-Leather products

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfry@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville News

100 years ago

Jan. 11, 1923

Deaths: The funeral of Alfred H. Hill took place from the residence of his son Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. J.H. Barb, officiating. Interment was made in Pleasant Hills Cemetery, in charge of the Masonic fraternity. Mr Hill was 86 years of age and had been a very active man during his life. He was born August 14, 1836, in Muncy Creek township, educated in the public schools and Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg. Married Caroline Corson of Shrewsbury township, in 1859. Moved to Hughesville in 1862 in the home in which he died. He was Conductor on the first train that entered Hughesville January 2, 1872, elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1876, served two years. From 1880 to 1882 was right of way buyer for the Standard Oil Co., of New York. Traveling salesman for Burrows Bros. Co., of Picture Rocks, until 1895, when appointed Postmaster by President Cleveland. From 1904 to until 1919 was County Auditor. He is survived by a son, Ex-Postmaster C. Steck Hill, and a daughter, Mrs. Fannie Cook. It has been Mr. Hill’s boast that he never missed an election since 1857, and that he was a staunch Democrat.

HUGHESVILLE PLANT PLANS ENLARGEMENT

The United Buyers Manufacturing company, makers of toy furniture, has acquired title to two tracts of land adjoining its establishment at the rear of Main street, to provide for expansion necessary to accommodate a steadily increasing business. The company, which started business in a small shed in 1920, now uses 5,000 feet of floor space and is turning out 5,000 pieces of toy furniture a day. The F.W. Woolworth company has placed an order calling for practically the entire output of the plant for the next six months.

WEDDING

Mrs. Laura Ball and Charles W. Persun were married at the bride’s home on East Water street, Saturday evening, December 30, by Rev. Lepley. A few of their immediate friends witnessed the ceremony.

Submitted by Shirley

Confer Boatman

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