Looking Backwards

March 21, 1874

John Mengis, formerly of Muncy Creek township, died in Texas recently.

Rev. Jacob Miller, of East Muncy, left home on Saturday morning last, preached six sermons, walked 25 miles and returned home on Wednesday. Mr. Miller is 62 years of age.

The shingle mill and Handle Factory of A. L. and C. H. Eddy, at Picture Rocks, was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. Loss $5,000, no insurance.

March 23, 1883

Miss Mame De Lany gave a very pleasant party last Friday evening.

Bids for the new Post office site at Williamsport closed on Saturday.

The citizens of Lewisburg have subscribed $20,000 for the erection of a water plant.

Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Peterman entertained at a family dinner in honor of their son, Fred Peterman and bride, on Wednesday evening.

One of the windows in the new Lutheran church at Williamsport is a memorable of the late Philip Heilman, of Muncy Creek township.

The Muncy Luminary and Lycoming County Advertiser

Thursday, March 22, 1923

Died: Rev. John P. Crane, died March 9. Mr. Crane was pastor of the Muncy Presbyterian church for five years.

Mrs. James A. Pressler met with an accident Tuesday morning. In using an electric clothes wringer her left hand was caught between the rolls and before she could turn off the power her hand had been drawn in to the wrist.. The had was badly bruised and lacerated that required stitches.

The Luminary

March 5, 1953

70 years ago

A flash fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the residence and two car garage of Edward Noyes, Sr., near Montgomery early Wednesday morning.

Several area men report Tuesday for Army duty: Leonard Ciraulo and Matthew Sasso, of Muncy; Guy Temple, of Unityville,; Donald Snyder and Marvin Myers, of Hughesville; George F. Taylor, Charles S. Daugherty and Parvin Hill, of Montgomery; and James A. Drick of Montoursville.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Bryson Reed, Muncy, daughter, Feb. 25; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hill, Sr., Lairdsville, Feb. 25; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rider, Muncy, son, Feb. 26; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Gordner, Muncy,Feb. 27; Mr. and Mrs. Keith McCormick, Elimsport, son, Feb. 28; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moser, Muncy,March2; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Koch, Muncy, daughter, March3; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long, Jr., Muncy, March 4; A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vermeulen, Muncy, daughter, Feb. 20; Mr. and Mrs. William Breneisen, Muncy, son, Feb. 20; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall, Montgomery, daughter, Feb. 21; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Reithoffer, Hughesville, Feb. 21; Mr. and Mrs.LaRue Houseknecht, Muncy, daughter, Feb. 22; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Andrews, Muncy, daughter, Feb.23; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pentz, Montgomery, son, Feb. 24; A son to Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Montgomery.

Deaths: C.T. McConnell, Bank President of Grange Bank, Hughesville, succumb at 75; Mrs. Fern W. Scott, 61, Hughesville, died on Feb. 26.

At the Ritz: “It Grows on Trees”

Ad: Percy Harriman, Hughesville-Watch and Clock Repair

The Luminary

March 8, 1973

50 Years Ago

10 cents

Engagement announced of Melinda McCarty, of Muncy, to Lawrence C. Wertman, Muncy.

Scrappy Lon Balum, winning his second“outstanding wrestler” award in two weeks, and Hughesville’s Denny Ryder, succeeding at the point of denial last year, will carry the hopes of area wrestling fans into the PIAA eastern regional tournament.

Births: Mr. and Mrs.Russell Pidcoe, Munch, son, Feb. 28; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Zeisloft, Hughesville, daughter, March 1; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Halderman, Unityville, son, March 2.

Deaths: Dr. Fred Anderson, 43, Muncy native, died Feb. 28; Brady Berger, 58, Muncy, March 5; Zaney H. Lowe, 85, resident of the area, died March 6; Ray E. McCowan, 58, formerly of Muncy, died March 6; Margery Abbott, 96, Muncy, died Feb. 24; Dorothy Weiseman, Hughesville, Feb. 26; Mrs. Fred Winter, Muncy resident died suddenly on Feb. 28; Kenneth L. Glidewell, 72, area native, Feb. 28; Miriam Miller, 72, Montgomery, died March 3; Marjorie E. Hall, 54, Pennsdale, died March 4.

At the Ritz: “Unholy Rollers”

Ad: Michaels & Sons, Inc., Muncy

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfry@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville Mail

100 Years Ago

March 15, 1923

Norman Wetherill has purchased a new Chevrolet sedan.

Miss Berthena Wetherill, of Newberry, is the guest of relatives in this place.

Miss Mae Ball was confined to her home last week by illness.

Mrs. Boak Steigleman is a patient at the Williamsport Private hospital.

Mrs. Curtis Wetherill has returned home from the Williamsport Private hospital, where she underwent an operation.

Ruth Jane, little daughter or Mr. and Mrs. David Opp, who underwent an operation at the Williamsport hospital several weeks ago, was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bubb on Saturday evening, where she will remain for some time.

Born, on March 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Rosendale, of Railroad street, a son.

The little daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Odell, has been named Ruth.

Harry Travelet and family have moved from South Railroad street, into the Carl Hughes property on Academy street.

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Smith and daughter Ruth, and Miss Nellie and Earl Barto were visitors in Williamsport Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Brady Poust and Yola Cowden spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bull and family, at Montoursville.

The following from Montgomery spent Monday evening in this place: Charles Brandt, Loraine DeHotman, Ernest Brandt, Philbert Phillips, Oliver Watts, John Everhart, Oden Horn, George Snick, Van Hall, Forest Bardo, Wallace Mincemoyer and Archie Detrick.

Compiled by Shirley

Confer Boatman

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: According to Wikipedia, the five highest grossing films of 1923 were: The Ten Commandments; The Covered Wagon; Safety Last; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; and Scaramouche.)