James Clough – Fatally Injured in Williamstown Mine, 1937
Normally, one person killed in a mine accident did not result in extensive news coverage. In this case though the victim was a well-known sports figure who had a brief, […]
Five Generations of the Williard Family, 1961
A newspaper photograph showing five generations of the Williard Family. The photo appeared in the West Schuylkill Herald, Tower City, April 21, 1961. Identified in the photo: Mrs. Jennie Williard, […]
The JoAnn Lawrence Murders, 1985 (2)
Part 2 of 2. On April 1, 1985, two elderly women were found dead in their apartments in Perry County, Pennsylvania. At first, the police considered the possibility that this […]
The JoAnn Lawrence Murders, 1985 (1)
On April 1, 1985, two elderly women were found dead in their apartments in Perry County, Pennsylvania. At first, the police considered the possibility that this was a murder-suicide. Eventually, […]
Contracts Awarded for Wiconisco School Gymnasium, 1930
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR WICONISCO GYMNASIUM At a special meeting Wednesday evening, April 16th, the Board of School Directors, Wiconisco Township, awarded contracts amounting to $22,643.74, to erect a gymnasium building […]
Williamstown – Temple Drive-In Featured Porn Films, 1981
Movie posters for the X-Rated films that were shown in July 1981, at the Temple Drive-In Theatre, located on the north side of Route 209 between Tower City, Schuylkill County, […]
Movies at the Temple Drive-In Theatre, August 1966
A wide variety of film features was offered during the week of August 11 through August 17, 1966 at the Temple Drive-In Theatre, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The Temple Drive-In […]
Wiconisco – Trolley Bridge Razed, 1925
A newspaper photo and caption from the Lykens Standard, July 3, 1925. Headline: TROLLEY BRIDGE RAZED. The caption reads as follows: The trolley bridge, familiarly known by all as “the […]