World War II – Robert J. Host – Killed in Action in France, 1944
LOSES LIFE IN FRANCE The War Department has advised Mrs. Robert J. Host that her husband, Pvt. Robert J. Host, 23, was kllled in action in France, 27 July [1944]. […]
Dave Bowerman (1930-2011) – Minor League Baseball Player from Gratz & Williamstown
David Charles Bowerman was born in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on 23 June 1930, the son of Charles Clayton Bowerman (1906-1982) and Virginia Ann [Kissinger] Bowerman (1903-1984). Shortly after his […]
Louisa Jane [Grimm] Wingert (1849-1916) & Son Guy Wingert
An undated photocopy of a photograph purported to be of Louisa Jane [Grimm] Wingert (1849-1967) and her son Guy Wingert. Louisa lived in Dauphin County in Jackson Township, Lykens Township, […]
Hannah L. [Durbin] Stites (1859-1948) – Widow of Williamstown Physician
MRS. HANNAH L. STITES Mrs. Hannah L. Stites, age 88 years, of Williamstown, died at Ephrata on Monday. Se was the widow of Dr. George Stites and was a lifelong […]
Williamstown Colliery Tunnel at Bear Valley
An undated photograph of “tourists” on a coal car entering (or leaving) the Williamstown Tunnel at Bear Valley, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The individuals on the coal are are not […]
Williamstown – Lyric Theatre
An undated photograph of the Lyric Theatre of Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This theatre was owned and operated by Mark Rubinsky and later Loyal Flynn. After it was demolished, a […]
World War II – Allen J. Travitz – Died on Troop Ship, 1945
MILITARY RITES FOR WILLIAMSTOWN SOLDIER Funeral service for Pfc. Allen J. Travitz, age 34 years, of Williamstown, were held from the home of his sister, Mrs. John Adams, in Williamstown, […]
Williamstown Colliery – Bear Valley Number 1 Shaft
An undated picture post card view of the Number 1 Shaft at Bear Valley, Williamstown Colliery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _____________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments […]