Lykens Man Killed in Philadelphia Explosion, 1925
In 1925, Herman Grell, a former resident of Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was killed in a massive explosion that took place on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The story was […]
Reading Ends Rail Service to Lykens, 1925
The plan of the Reading Railroad Company to end passenger train service to Lykens Valley area communities, was announced in the Lykens Standard, November 13, 1925. The trains were to […]
Lykens – Shereise’s Beauty Salon, 1988
A 1988 advertisement (business card) for Shereise’s Beauty Salon, 637 South Street, Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Super Styles for Guys and Gals Tanning Beds ___________________________________ From the 1988 yearbook, La Memoria, […]
Lykens – “Grecian” Fugitive Spotted in Local Bank, 1925
An article that appeared in the Lykens Standard, October 23, 1925, noted that a “fugitive from justice” had been spotted in the First National Bank in Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. […]
Harry Preston Wiest (1893-1925) – Telegraph Operator Died of Typhoid Fever
PROMINENT TOWER CITY MAN TYPHOID VICTIM Tower City, September 23 [1925] — Harry Preston Wiest, aged 32 years, of Wiconisco & Second Streets, died at his home here Friday morning […]
Lykens – Oil Stove Explosion Destroys Home, 1925
This article from the Lykens Standard, August 28, 1925, described an explosion of oil in a Lykens home. Miraculously, the nearly 90-year-old who was attempting to light the stove escaped […]
Lykens – Loaded Gun Fires Almost Killing Woman, 1925
In a 1925 incident in Lykens involving what was believed to be an unloaded gun, Mrs. Michael Begani, almost lost her life. While cleaning house, she moved a mattress on […]
Lykens – Bingaman’s Exxon Service Center, 1995
A 1995 advertisement (business card) for Bingaman’s Exxon Service Center, 119 W. Main Street, Lykens, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania. Complete Car Care – State Inspection ___________________________________ From the 1995 yearbook, La Memoria, […]