The Muncy Luminary

and Lycoming County Advertiser

Aug. 22, 1874

Considerable excitement was caused here Tuesday morning when it was reported that a woman had been arrested having in her possession a boy who was thought was Charlie Ross. After a careful examination by Esquire Crouse, it was shown by Geo. Newman, of Williamsport, that she was a former resident of Virginia, and that the woman was the child’s mother.

A man named Hagerman, residing near X Roads, Bradford County, was set upon on Monday last, at his home, by two ruffians named Longwell and Patterson an literally beaten to death, his head and body being mangled in a horrible manner.

Our band attended the Repaz band picnic last Thursday and report a most enjoyable time.

Aug. 24, 1883

The School Board elected Miss Mamie DeLany as teacher of the primary grade to succeed the late Miss Sadie Patton.

Sunbury was having installed a water plant and the people were delighted. The reservoir will hold 8,000,000 gallons of water.

100 years ago

Aug. 23, 1923

Recent baking tests with flour milled from Pennsylvania wheat have again demonstrated the future possibilities in developing a high-grade wheat crop and utilizing the greater portion of the Pennsylvania crop for milling and baking purposes with the State.

A wedding which will be of interest to many in Muncy and which will take place next month is that of Miss Natalie Musser, of Lewisburg, and Henry R. Heebner, of “Hillcrest”, Muncy.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherman, Aug. 16, a son; Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Lowe, Muncy, Aug. 16, son.

Deaths: James H. Fahrenbach died at his home on South Main street Wednesday morning, aged 78 years, 7 months and 1 day.

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The Luminary

Aug. 13, 1953

75 years ago

A private plane flight to Reading ended in disaster and death last Saturday morning when the light trainer owned and piloted by George Taggart, of Muncy, struck a television antenna high atop Blue Mountain near Pittsburgh.

The first Muncy area soldier to be released by the North Koreans since the signing of the truce is Cpl. Vana Digan, of near Muncy. He was released Sunday night in the routine exchange of prisoners now taking place in Korea.

J. Kenneth Mincemoyer, area sports star for several years, has been named head basketball and baseball coach and instructor in health and hygiene at East Lycoming Joint School in Hughesville.

Marriage of Nancy J. Bruch, of Muncy, to John C. Coppes, of Muncy, on Aug. 8.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Bertin, Jr., of Champaign, Ill, are the parents of twins, a boy and a girl, Aug. 12; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Houseknecht, Muncy, Aug. 6; Mr. and Mrs. Casper Flock, Muncy, daughter, Aug. 9; A son to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Myers, Muncy, Aug. 11.

Deaths: Zana R. Kessler, 69, Northumberland, formerly of Hughesville, Aug. 7; Eloise D. Stover 51, Montgomery, died Aug. 8; Luther D. Murray, Turbotville, died suddenly Saturday; Frederick F. Metzger, 85, Montgomery, died Aug. 10.

At the Ritz: “The Lost Planet”

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The Luminary

Aug. 23, 1973

50 years ago

Muncy to Get Sporting Goods Store in Major Business Change-The Myers’ plan to open a retail sporting goods store in the showroom now occupied by Alexander’s Radio-TV.

Fred DeWire, James Mothersbaugh added to Young Industries Staff. DeWire has already begun his duties as vice president of operations and beginning Sept. 4, Mothersbaugh will become plant manager.

Second Lieutenant Roger L. Young, of Muncy, has been awarded silver wings from U.S.Air Force navigator training; Cadet Steven H.Warren, 20, of Muncy, received practical work in military leadership at the army reserve officers’ training corps.

Miss Elizabeth Holtzapple, Montgomery, and David C. Thomason, Montgomery, were married on Aug. 17.

Mary D. Minier, of Huntersville, and Robert C. Frey, Jr., of Cogan Station, were married on July 27.

Deaths: Spurgeon K. Moore, Muncy, died Aug. 16; Sarah E. Lorah, 92, Hughesville, died Aug. 18; Minda Fought, 26, Hughesville, died Aug. 18; Mary Wertman, 55, Muncy, Aug. 2.

At the Ritz: “Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Ad: Finest in Seafood and Steaks-Martinique Manor, Montgomery

Compiled by Ruth Fry

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The Hughesville Mail

100 Years Ago

Aug. 16, 1923

Irving Selzer and Murray Hill, both of Hughesville, were drowned in the lake at Eagles Mere Sunday night. About 10 o’clock cries for help were heard by several people who were on the lake. Heading in the direction of the sound, a paddle was found and a few minutes later, a canoe, upturned. No one knew who had been drowned until morning. Upon checking up on the guests and with the help of the hotels, it was found that two boys from this place, who had been employed at the park were missing. They had gone out in the canoe about 9 o’clock. Both boys were around 16 years old.

The Page Harmon Post, 149, American Legion, desires to thank all who so kindly assisted in making the carnival a success.

The son born to Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Harman, of Harrisburg, has been named James Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Harman were both formerly of this place.

The son born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Croman on Friday, August 10, has been named Robert.

Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Boatman, of Portage; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Linkner, of Geneva, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Burk and children, of Branchport, N.Y., and Frank Boatman of Williamsport, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Boatman.

Mrs. Sell, of Beaver Lake, spent Tuesday in this place.

Robert Wetherill has returned home after a visit with relatives at Philipsburg.

The Gordner and Stackhouse reunion will be held this Saturday at the McCarty Grove, near Unityville.

The annual Smith and Edward family reunion will be held at Boak’s park on Saturday, August 18.

The annual Keeler and Andrews family reunion is to be held at Boak’s park on Saturday, August 25.

Last evening about 9 o’clock, night watchman Frank Rumberger, discovered a fire in the boiler room of Rishel Furniture Company. He immediately tied down the whistle and grabbed one of the large fire extinguishers, which the factory is equipped with, and rushed to the roof where he held it in check until further help arrived. The automatic sprinkler system played a great part in saving the building. The fire company was quickly on the grounds, but did not have to go into service.

The new signs for the regulation of the automobile traffic have been received and placed in position as required by the State and Borough laws. It is hoped that the automobile drivers will eliminate the speeding and help the borough officials make it safe to travel and cross the streets of the town.

Compiled by Shirley Confer Boatman

shirleyconfer@gmail.com