Correction submitted by subscriber, LouAnn Myers-Shoup.

Dear Ladies: There has been an error in the Luminary in the Wednesday, April 19, 2023, publication of a birth announcement-April 9, 1953-70 years ago. Birth announcement: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Myers, Muncy, daughter, April 2, is wrong. Correction should read: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Myers, Muncy, daughter, Aril 1. I was born at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 1st of April, 1953. My doctor, George J. Callenburg, MD, signed my time and date of birth as April 1, 1953, and 7 lbs, 2 ounces; 18 1/2 inches.

Looking Backwards

1874

Willie, son of D.A. Jones and grandson of Wm. Rickholt of this place, was drowned at Williamsport on Thursday.

The many friends of T.D. Beeber are ready to congratulate him upon his having completed his college course at Gettysburg.

A four pound cannon ball was picked up on the farm of MRs. Potter in Muncy township by Anthony Fulmer, one day last week.,

Three horses were burned to death in a fire Tuesday night, at the corner of Campbell and Gilmer streets, Williamsport, and on Wednesday night an attempt was made to burn the lumber yard of Elder and Hunt but the flames were extinguished before any damage was done

1883

Jacob Kramer, of the Mansion House, Watsontown, exhibits another big porker that weighed from 1200 to 1500 pounds.

Curry Fulmer lost two valuable horses by drowning when he attempted to drive through the river to Hall Island.

Charles Hankner, a young Swede, who worked for Samuel Cook since last fall in Nippinose township, was found hanging to a cross-beam in the barn on the Mrs. Cook farm. An inquest was held the jury returning a verdict that they suspect one Samuel Cook as committing the crime.

The Muncy Luminary and Lycoming County Advertiser

May 31, 1923

Mrs. Charles W. Harter had both arms and her shoulder badly burned when she slipped and fell on the concrete walk in the rear of the house while carry an ash pan filed with hot coals.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sedan on Tuesday, a son.

Muncy defeated Montgomery on the local field last Saturday by a score of 12 to 4.

The 8th grade of the Muncy public schools picnicked at Van Rensaller’s park at Picture Rock on Saturday.

The Luminary

June 4, 1953

70 years ago

Majeski Hurls No-Hitter at Montour For Indians 3rd Straight; Climb to Second.

Picture Rocks moved into sole possession of first place in the West Branch league Wednesday as Charley VanHorn held Montgomery at bay and the Rockets racked up a 5-1 victory.

Muncy-Muncy Creek School Budget Set at $206,627.10

Forthcoming wedding announced of Isabel Lamadrid, to John C. Hagerman, former Muncy residents.

Donald Lundy and Evelyn Morgan were awarded the American Legion’s medal and certificate for scholarship, leadership, and courage at Hughesville High School.

Births: Mr. andMrs. Glenn Friant, Muncy, son, May 30; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Akers, Lock Haven, daughter, May 30; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brelsford,Muncy, daughter, May 30; Mr. andMrs. Jack Hester, son, May 30; Mr. an Mrs. Lynn Heberling, Muncy, daughter, May 31; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul VanDine, Muncy,June 2; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fiester, Muncy, son, June 2.

Deaths: Joanna Rupert, four-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rupert, Muncy, May 26.

At the Ritz: “All Ashore”

Ad: The Floral Gardens-Muncy on Rt. 14.

The Luminary

June 7, 1973

50 Years Ago

10 cents

Muncy postmaster, John H. Reuther, applied for retirement from his position effective June 30.

Sara Dodge has been selected as Muncy’s representative in the PA Laurel Festival.

Susan Pauling, Muncy, and Frederic J. McCallus, Jr., of Lock Haven, were married on June 2.

Jean L.Wolfe, Watsontown, and William F. Kear, of also of Watsontown, exchanged vows on May 26.

Phyllis I. Bay, Muncy, became the bride of Larry A. Watson, of Muncy,m on June 2.

Denise Secules, Richard Stackhouse, and Steve Hager top top honors as Hughesville graduates 109.

Deaths: Lulu Stolz, Muncy, died June 7.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wallis, Muncy, son May 30; Mr. and Mrs.Kenneth Baumer, Hughesville, son, May 30; Mr. and Mrs.Carl Clark, Muncy, son, June 1; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gelnett, Muncy, son, June 1; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stackhouse, Unityville, daughter, June 4; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stackhouse, Unityville, daughter, June 4.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Grieco, Muncy, May 28.

At the Ritz: “Tales from they Crypt”

Ad: Trout Pond Park-“Royal Duke’s”

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfry@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville Mail

100 Years Ago

May 31, 1923

Grammar School Commencement

Thursday Evening, May 31, at 8 o’clock

SEVEN OLD LADIES OF

LAVENDER TOWN

Cast: Catherine Bubb, Martha Turner, Dena Swank, Eleanor McConnell, Mildred Fague, Katherine McCarty, Grace Heller, Ruth Fenstamacher, Mayme Nungesser, Kathryn Burkhart, Katherine Shipman, Myra Ritter, Josephine Hughes, Marie Arthur, Lyzara Ashkar, Eunice Bartlow, Thelma Stiger, William Grittner, Larue McCarty, Delvan Swisher, Earl Poust, Carl Reed, Wilbur Ring, Clifton Smith, Luther Derr, Murray Hill, Delmer Allbeck.

Presentation of diplomas by Professor Arther E. Paulhamus. Music furnished by the Harmonious Seven.

The Firemens festival was very well attended last evening.

Mrs. Bell Poust is seriously ill at her home on East Water street.

Mrs. Horace Bartlow is seriously ill at her home on East Water street.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Smith on May 25, a daughter.

Milton Springer has sold his property on South Broad street to Clarence Green, who will take possession October 1.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Truckenmiller and Mrs. Augusta Fague, of Watsontown, spent yesterday with relatives in this place.

The following persons have improved their properties on Main street by putting in a curb: R.Q. Busler, Ashkar Bros., Mr. Sell, Lyman Myers and McConnell Bros.

Mrs. Beeber’s Sunday school class of the Lutheran Sunday School will hold a ten-cent social at the church June 8, at 8 o’clock. All members are invited to attend.

Tressler Orphans’ Home band, of Loysville, Pa., under the direction of Prof. Harry C. Stenger, have scheduled Hughesville for Saturday evening, June 16. Besides the band concert a special feature will be added this year, the band will carry a 1,000-foot film of moving pictures, which will be shown during the intermission. There will be about thirty-six boys, the director and chauffeur in the party, who will be entertained in pairs by the members of the church or their friends.

Lee Michael has purchased a Chalmers touring car. Brady Poust has purchased a new Dodge touring car, and Harvey Reed has purchased a new Nash touring car.

Albert Warn has purchased the Billman property on East Water street.

Laughs

HE: I wouldn’t swap your love for all the money in the world.

SHE: And I wouldn’t swap your money for all the love in the world.

Compiled by Shirley

Confer Boatman

shirleyconfer@gmail.com