Looking Backwards

The Luminary

Aug. 9, 1923

100 years ago

The Burgess calls upon the citizens of Muncy to observe the burial of our late president, Warren G. Harding. All places of business will be closed from 4 o’clock for the balance of the day and beginning at 4 o’clock all bells throughout the town will be tolled at half minute intervals.

Harry Banzhof sez: In my 18 years of Post Office work the only pencil that I have ever lent to anyone and had it returned to me, came back last week. Jordan Whitmire is the honest man.

Births: Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Green, formerly of Muncy, a daughter, on Saturday.

Miss Edith Egli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Egli, and George Stolz were united in marriage Saturday morning. Died: Margaret Brittain, of this place, died Wednesday morning; Rev. E.C. Houck died, almost ninety years old.

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The Luminary

July 30, 1953

70 years ago

83rd Annual County Fair to Open Monday.

The marriage of Betty Yoder, Muncy, to Jerry Day.

Marriage was announced of Madeline M. Mark and John M. Geddes, both of Williamsport, on July 20.

Marian LaVonda Schell, of Turbotville and William Bieber, of Watsontown, were married on July 26.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sigmor, Montgomery, a son, July 21; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Dine, Muncy, daughter,, July 22; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pfleegor, Muncy, daughter, July 22; Mr. and Mrs. William D. Munns, Montgomery, son, July 23; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Hughesville, twin sons, July 23; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins, Montoursville, daughter, July 24; Mr. and Mrs.Ralph J. Owens, Jr., Turbotville, son, July 24; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller, Montgomery, July 24; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rishel, Turbotville, son, July 27.

Deaths: Mrs. Pearl Bogart, Clarkstown, July 25.

At the Ritz: “The Girl Next Door.

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The Luminary

Aug. 9, 1973

50 years ago

Muncy to Add Third Fulltime Policeman

Montour Bank Buys Land Near Muncy

Muncy Rotary Club Pays Half of $2,000 Pledge to Geriatric.

Montgomery’s Municipal Service s Building being erect adjacent to the Post Office along the Penn Central railroad tracks.

Laying concrete for the Beltway Bypass of Muncy began this week.

Anne Coppes, Muncy, weds Richard Sutton, Muncy, on Aug. 4.

Joyce L. Reynolds, Muncy, married Larry E. Beaver, of Watsontown, on Aug. 4.

Lois C. Hagerman, Montoursville, became the bride of C. Rolland Lockard, Hughesville, July 28.

Engagement announced of Nancy Taggart, Hughesville, to Thomas F. Price, of Wisconsin.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Kent Houseknecht, Muncy, son, July 24; Mr. andMrs. Donald Travelpiece, Unityville, son.

Deaths: E. Vinetta Goodenow, 65, Muncy, Aug. 3; Rodney L. Houseknecht, 11, Hughesville, died Aug. 3.

At the Ritz: “The Godfather”

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Compiled by Ruth Fry

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The Hughesville News

100 Years Ago

August 2,1923

Storm

One of the worst storms in years, which was termed “a cloud burst,” passed over this section south of town late Saturday night. The most damage was done in the Little Muncy Creek basin and to the south, the streams were soon over the banks destroying crops and carrying livestock away. George Latimer, the cattle dealer, met death in the stream. He was at his cabin along the creek accompanied by Mr. Bryfogle, when the water surrounded them and making a raft they endeavored to get to the shore but were caught in the current and carried down the stream. Bryfogle was rescued from a tree. The funeral of Mr. Latimer took place from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2:30. Muncy Lodge No.299, F.&A.M. attended in a body.

Mr. and Mrs. John Odell are spending a week at Hillsgrove.

Miss Ruth Frymire, of Milton, has been spending a few days as the guest of Miss Mae Ball.

Mrs. R. Swank wishes to thank the singers and neighbors for their kindness during her recent bereavement.

Mrs. Theo. Redeker, of Philadelphia, is spending some time with her brother, Howard VanBuskirk and wife.

Edmund Hill has gone to Windsor, Vermont, to present the play, “Springtime” for the benefit of the Woman’s Club.

Larue McCarty, who was injured a couple weeks ago when the horse on which he was riding fell, is able to be around on crutches.

Birth

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Brywn, of Philadelphia, a daughter, who has been named Martha Cristine. Mrs. Brown was formerly Miss Dora Odell, of town.

Two properties on Main street have changed hands, Ashkar Bros have purchased the Newman property and C.L. and Elmer Foust have purchased the Woodley property.

The annual Stackhouse family reunion, which was to have been held on Saturday, at McCarty’s grove near Unityville, was postponed on account of the inclement weather, until August 18

Another opportunity will be given the people of this vicinity to hear Rev. Lawson S. Laverty, “The Man in the Chair,” at the Baptist church this (Thursday) evening. The meetings have been extended by one night by request. The church has been crowded every evening and the meetings are proving a great success and benefit to the community.

Compiled by S.C. Boatman

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