Looking Backwards

Jan. 24, 1874

Charle Richter was badly burned on the forehead at the Franklin foundry on Wednesday while making a metal joint.

Married-On Jan. 18th, by the Rev. B.F. Stevens, at Williamsport, Miss Harriet J. Merrill to William H. Rickolt.

Jan. 26, 1883

Thieves broke into the Woolen Mills Sunday night and carried away $30.00 worth of pants.

Mrs. G.H. McMichael fell backward while stepping off the porch one day last week and seriously bruised her head and shoulders.

James Coulter bought the Moses Brewer house on Washington street, last week.

The thermometer registered 18 degrees below zero Tuesday morning.

Jan. 24, 1923

Marriage took place of Alice Beemer and William J. Williamson, on Jan. 18.

Deaths: William D. Fry, Pennsdale, aged 26, died Friday; Sophia Laird, Muncy, died at her home on Thursday night last week; Charles H. Sheddy, Muncy Creek township,died Thursday morning.

The Luminary

Jan. 8, 1953

70 years ago

Two babies were born on New Year’s Day at the Muncy Valley Hospital, with the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Wilbur Mill, of Hughesville, taking the honor of being the first 1953 baby at the hospital. She was born at 12:40 p.m. The other January 1 baby is the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hassenplug, of near Montgomery. He was born at 3:33 p.m.

Robert McManigal retires from Muncy Pastry Shop; two daughters take over, Erma and Mrs. Frank Meserole.

Several men from lower Lycoming area are included in the list of those ordered to report for induction into the armed forces at Harrisburg.: Richard Van Buskirk, Robert Burkholder, Oscar Kilgus and James D. Kilgus, all from Muncy; Torrence Fullmer and Zack Robbins,s of Unityville; Marl R. Dyarmin, James W. Morehart and Nelson R. Cameron, all of Montgomery; Curtis S. Bixler and Leon Winters, Allenwood; and Ernest Eugene Reed, Hughesville.

Marriage announced of Jeanette N. Millheim, Muncy, to Airman Second Class Russell K. Krepeenneck, Milton, on Dec. 20.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russell, Hughesivlle, son, Dec. 30; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Soler, Muncy, a son, Jan. 1; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Andrews, Montgomery, Dec. 30; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pewterbaugh,Muncy,s n, Dec. 31; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kirby, PictureRocks,Jan. 2; Mr. and Mrs. Bastain, Muncy, son, Jan. 4; A son to Mr. and Mrs. William F. Smith, Muncy, Jan. 4.

Deaths: Ellis Bruce Houseknecht, mail carrier in Hughesville, died Jan. 5; Anthony J. Patrizio, 83, Muncy, Jan. 5; Hattie Van Buskirk, 87, Jan. 6, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Warren Foust, of Clarkstown; J. Ambrose Dewald, 83, Sprout Waldron employee, died suddenly Friday, Jan. 2; Annie Price, 74, Picture Rocks, died Tuesday; Clyde L. Bryan, 58, died Dec. 31; Ben Meck, native of Muncy, died Jan. 1.

At the Ritz: “Annie Oakley”

Ad: Dr. Charles E. Hayes announced The Opening of Hist New Office in Muncy.

The Luminary

Jan. 11, 1973

50 Years Ago

10 cents

Ownership of the Wallis Funeral Home inMuncy moved into the third successive generation of the Wallis family with the announcement this week that David E.Wallis had acquired al business interests of the operation.

Keystone Hook and Ladder Company planning Centennial Fete.

Marine Cpl. Ralph S. Styer, Jr., of near Muncy, was promoted to his present rank while serving at Marine Barracks, Philadelphia.

Sally L. Andrews, Picture Rocks, weds Burton G. Karschner, of Muncy, on Dec. 23.

Announcement made of the marriage of Mary Bruch Young, Muncy, to Harold E. Andrews, also of Muncy, Dec. 30.

Deaths: Lucy Derr, Muncy, Jan. 2; Linda J. Bethas, 80, Hughesville, died Jan. 4; Mary B.Spring, 58, Muncy, died Jan. 3. Emma Bartlow, 76, Hughesville.

At the Ritz: “Return of Sabata”

Ad: Lavelle Motors-1971 Dodge Charger-$2,595.

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfy@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville Mail

100 Year News

January 18, 1923

George Halderman, who had the lower part of his eye punctured by a nail, was taken to the Williamsport Hospital yesterday. He is reported as getting along nicely.

Rev. E.R. Heywood preached his farewell sermon in the Baptist church last Sunday evening. He will leave tomorrow for Nanty Glo, where his family will move in the near future.

At the regular meeting of the Firemen Monday evening the members of the new Citizens band of Hughesville purchased the equipment of the Firemen’s band, which recently disbanded.

Miss Grace Smith, and Wilbur Ryan, of this place, were united in marriage Tuesday evening in the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Heywood. They left Wednesday morning on their honeymoon.

The following Rebekahs enjoyed a sled ride to the home of Elmer Smith and family on Friday and spent the day: Mrs. Delanson Poust, Mrs. Irvin Palmer, Celia Poust, Mrs. Theodore Schneider and granddaughter Doris News, of Brooklyn, Mrs. J Myers, Mrs. Charles Ashkar and son Alfred, Mrs. Cora Poust, Mrs. Edward Springer, Mrs. Edward Miller, Mrs. Carolyn Strouse, Mr. and Mrs. George Hauke, Harley McClintock and daughter. A chicken and waffle dinner was served.

PICTURE ROCKS

Henry Flumerfelt spent the week-end with his family here.

Paul Reeser, of Newberry, spent the week-end at his home here.

Mary and Martha Burkholder, of Muncy, spent the week-end with relatives here.

Mrs. E.M. Roller, Miss Alma Clark and Mr. and Mrs. M.I. Sprout were Williamsport shoppers Friday.

Charles Arthur visited relatives at Pennsdale Sunday.

Compiled by Shirley Confer Boatman

sbboatman@comcast.net