Early Files for Oct. 17, 2018
25 Years Ago
Oct. 20, 1993
Nathan Domagalski, a 1990 graduate of Hamburg Area High School, has been awarded the William H. Chandler Chemistry Prize by Lehigh University, where he is a senior.
Mrs. Homer Dietrich, Shoemakersville, won the corn-guessing contest that was part of the Pomona Grange display at the Reading Fair.
Annetta Freeman, Hamburg, was the guest of honor at a party Sunday marking her 80th birthday.
Halloween Bash to benefit Humane Society featuring the Mudflaps at the Hamburg Field House on Oct. 29, $15.00 per ticket.
“Jurassic Park” will be featured at the Hamburg Strand Oct. 22-25.
50 Years Ago
Oct. 17, 1968
Lewis S. Stitzel, Berks Prison Warden and former Hamburg resident, officially announced his retirement to the prison board last week, effective Jan. 6, 1969 to close a 29 year career at the county prison.
Mrs. Mary C. Schappell, of Hamburg, an outstanding citizen of this borough and known by many throughout the state for her scouting leadership, was honored during a dinner meeting of the Hamburg Business and Professional Women’s Club. “Johnnie,” as Mary is more familiarly known, was presented with the Golden Key award in recognition of having attained the ten golden keys to successful living.
Mrs. Elsie M. Frantz, cashier of the First National Bank of Bernville, was installed as secretary-treasurer of the Anthracite group of the National Association of Bank Women at a meeting held at Crescent Lodge, Paradise Valley, in the Poconos.
“Bonnie and Clyde” starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty will be featured at the Strand this weekend.
75 Years Ago
Oct. 14, 1943
The former Pennsylvania Railroad passenger station, along Rt 22, at State and Second Streets, Hamburg, has been secured for the duration and completely redecorated and furnished for a U.S.O. Center, for use of local and transient members of the Armed Forces. The Service Mothers and U.S.O. Aides have arranged a schedule of hours from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, to accommodate their guests.
Cpl. Arthur C. Kauffman has arrived safely in England, according to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Kauffman, of Shartlesville.
Wave Christine Hartman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hartman of Port Clinton, was recently graduated from the U.S. Naval Training School for store keepers at Boston, MA. She is now on short leave at the home of her parents, in Port Clinton.
“Best Foot Forward” starring Lucille Ball, William Gaxton and Harry James’ Band will be featured at the Hamburg Strand Oct. 16.
100 Years Ago
Oct. 24, 1918
Former Captain Evan, C. Seaman, son of Moses B. Seaman on Pine Street was commissioned a major in the coast artillery service at Fortress Monroe last week.
William J. Focht, was made a bugler at Camp Humphrey, VA. His position gives him opportunity which a private does not have and is frequently sent to different places where a bugler is required.
J.H. Snell & Sons, engine builders, are advertising for machinist’s apprentices, and offer wages of $1.60 per day for the first year.
Early Files for Oct. 24, 2018
25 Years Ago
Oct. 27, 1993
In response to complaints voiced by residents and businessmen at Monday evening’s meeting of Hamburg Borough Council, it was decided to have an extra man share part of the two night time shifts of the regular policemen.
The hustling Hawk football team registered another victory Monday, this time over the Schuylkill Haven Jaycees, 13-12. The Hawk offense was led by sophomore quarter back Rich Mason. Mason registered seven points on an 80-yard touchdown sprint and an extra point conversion. George Mitten scored the other decisive touchdown on a 22-yard romp from scrimmage. The Hawk defense played one of their best games of the season.
The Fabulous Greaseband, playing old-time Rock n’Roll, will perform Nov. 6 at the Hamburg Field House.
50 Years Ago
Oct. 24, 1968
Miss Constance Beckley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Beckley, Sr., of North Fourth Street, Hamburg, has been selected as the Good Citizen of Hamburg Area High School.
David P. Riegel was recently promoted to Spec. 4, after serving for 8 months in the Army at Fort Benning, GA. He graduated with honors from the NCO Academy and Projectionist School. Riegel is now serving with the 19th Headquarters Infantry Brigade.
Chuck Roast-63 cents a lb.; Rib Roast-83 cents a lb.; Chicken-49 cents a lb.; Pork Chops-89 cents a lb.; Turkeys 49 cents a lb.; Haddock Fillet-45 cents a lb.; Grapes-19 cents a lb.; Cabbage-5 cents a lb.; Raisin Bread-29 cents a loaf at Acme Markets.
“The Sweet Ride” starring Tony Franciosa and Jacqueline Bisset will be featured at the Strand Thursday and Friday only.
75 Years Ago
Oct. 21, 1943
Miss Evelyn Raudenbush visiting nurse, made 66 visits in the community during September. At the Hamburg Baby Clinic, attendance totaled 101 children and 83 mothers. At Shoemakersville, there were 25 babies and 20 mothers present.
S/Sgt. Charles M. Eyer, 22, of Franklin Street, Hamburg is back home after completing 50 missions against the enemy as a B-17 Flying Fortress ball turret gunner. He surprised his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eyer, Monday afternoon, by dropping in on them unexpectedly.
PFC George Weirich, of Camp Shelby, Mississippi, is spending a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Weirich, South Fourth Street, Hamburg.
Dr. Arthur A. Cope, South Fourth Street, Hamburg, has accepted chairmanship of the 1943 Christmas Seal sale for the Reading Tuberculosis Association in the Hamburg, North Berks area.
100 Years Ago
Oct. 31, 1918
Grim Bros. reported having received up to last evening nearly 100 used phonograph records toward Hamburg’s quota of 150 records, in the country campaign for a million records for the boys in France and camps.
The grocery store of Lemon B. Heckman, at Third and Pine Streets, has been closed since Tuesday morning due to the entire family and clerk suffering from influenza.
Rev. W. L. Meckstroth, Reformed pastor, will have no services next Sunday at Zion’s, Windsor Castle, or St. Paul’s Church, east of Hamburg, due to the influenza epidemic.
A Bell telephone was installed yesterday in the residence of Hon. Harry G. Seltzer, on South Third Street, Hamburg. The number is 106-R.
