Body of River Drowning Victim Found, 1925
A story of an impoverished young man, formerly of Lykens, trying to collect driftwood from the Susquehanna River so he could heat his home for his wife and five young […]
Gary Collins – NFL Receiver from Williamstown
A montage of football trading cards and a photograph of Gary Collins, a receiver for the National Football League team, the Cleveland Browns, 1962-1971. Collins was from Williamstown, Dauphin County, […]
Williamstown & Lykens – Blanning Hardware, 1925
A 1925 advertisement for Barrett Roofings, sold by Blanning Hardware of Lykens and Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. From the Lykens Standard, March 27, 1925. WE HAVE THE RIGHT ROOF House, […]
Petition to “Rescue a Crime Infested People,” 1925
After a series of many robberies that occurred in a one month period between April and May, 1925, the leaders of the various communities in the Lykens Valley petitioned the […]
Williamstown Men Arrested for Robberies, 1925
From the Lykens Standard, May 22, 1925: ______________________________________________ WILLIAMSTOWN TRIO FOUND GUILTY OF SERIES OF NEARBY ROBBERIES In Default of $1,000 Bail Each, Three Were Lodged in Jail; Working Other […]
Paul Briggman – Sock Thief of Wiconisco, 1924
Local officials, the owners of a hosiery mill and a dye factory, and several residents of the Lykens Valley area testified against Paul Briggman of Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in […]
Strict Vaccination Rules for 1925-1926 School Year
The campaign to eradicate smallpox continued in 1925 with strict vaccination rules issued to schools in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Heading up the County Board of Health was Dr. D. E. […]
Williamstown – Cox Photographer, 1952
A 1952 advertisement (business card) for Harper H. Cox, Photographer, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ___________________________________ From the 1952 yearbook, Senior Sentinel of the Hubley Township High School, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. A complete digital copy […]