James D. Bowman (1880-1958) – Justice of the Peace of Millersburg
JAMES D. BOWMAN James D. Bowman, 77 of Millersburg, died in a Harrisburg Hospital on Tuesday. Mr. Bowman was a justice of the peace and had engaged in the insurance […]
World War II – John J. Wiest – Survivor of Battle of Savo Island, 1942
JOHN J. WIEST John J. Wiest, 93, of Williamstown passed away at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center on May 4, 2016. Born April 9, 1923 in Gratz, Pennsylvania, John was […]
Richard J. Rada of Minersville, 1973
A 1973 portrait photograph of Richard J. Rada of Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo is from the 1973 yearbook, Capitalite, of the Pennsylvania State University at Middletown, Dauphin County, […]
Bellis and Willier, 1955 – Selections on the Creation of Gratz
An historical selection written by Lloyd M. Bellis and C. H. Willier for the Gratz Sesquicentennial, which was celebrated in 1955. The selection contains the following misleading information: (1) The […]
Herbert Klinger of Herndon, 1941
A 1941 portrait photograph of Donald Billman of Herndon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The photo is from the 1941 yearbook, Lanthorn, of the Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, available in […]
Judith Ann Derr of Tremont, 1960
A 1960 portrait photograph of Judith Ann Derr of Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo is from the 1960 yearbook, Keystonia, of the Kutztown State College, Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, […]
George W. Ettinger (1854-1932) – Boatman and Lumberman
GEORGE W. ETTINGER George W. Ettinger, age 77 years, died at his home in Millersburg last Friday evening. He had been on failing health for more than a year. Mr. […]
Gratz News – December 5, 1934
The following news briefs were published in the “Gratz News” section of a local newspaper, 5 December 1934: Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schminky did shopping in Harrisburg, […]