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Rev. Jacob Edwin Scheetz – Reformed Minister from the Lykens Valley

An undated portrait photo (later colorized) of Rev. Jacob Edwin Scheetz, who at the time of the Bicentennial of Upper Paxton Township (1867-1967) was recognized as the only son of […]

September 4, 2023
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Stuart E. Trevitz (1931-2022) – Banker & Township Official

“He began his banking career at the former Millersburg Trust Company, now Mid Penn Bank where he worked for over 41 years retiring as Vice President of loans. He served […]

September 4, 2023
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Porter Township High School – 1874

The first building used as Porter Township High School, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, was built in 1874 and was located on the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Wiconisco Avenue, Tower […]

September 4, 2023
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Henry Knouff – Sweigard’s World War II Photos

A photograph of Henry J. “Harry” Knouff in his World War II uniform. The photo is from the Sweigard General Store World War II Collection, Matamoras, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Knouff was born December 15, […]

September 4, 2023
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Hegins – Baseball Champions, 1909

A 1909 photograph of the Hegins Baseball Team, baseball champions of the West End of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Identified in the photo (by number): __________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should […]

September 3, 2023
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Elizabethville – M. & J. Trucking

An undated advertising item (key ring) for M. & J. Trucking, R. D. Box 115, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. __________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to […]

September 3, 2023
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Pine Grove Armory, 1937

A 1937 photograph of the National Guard Armory, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. _______________________________________ The photograph appeared in a booklet produced for the Sesquicentennial of the United States Constitution, Pine Grove […]

September 3, 2023
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Russell Jury – Sweigard’s World War II Photos

A photograph of Russell G. Jury in his World War II uniform. The photo is from the Sweigard General Store World War II Collection, Matamoras, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Jury was born on February […]

September 3, 2023

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