Grit April 7, 1968 Services for King Set Here Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Citizens of all colors and faiths in Williamsport and countywide are invited to take part in a memorial service today and Tuesday for the late Dr. Martin Luther King, who was slain in Memphis, Tennessee Thursday evening. A service sponsored by
Grit March 27, 1966 Reaction Pleasant to Cost of School Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. A “pleasant surprise” in public reaction to the announced $10,099,910 cost of Williamsport Area School District’s proposed new high school has been expressed by Dr. Clyde H. Wurster, district superintendent. Explaining that the high cost of the project was an
Gazette and Gazette March 20, 1918 Williamsport has 666,577 Lbs. Flour Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. According to information received from the Office of County Food Administrator, Brua C. Keefer, in the post office building yesterday afternoon, Williamsport has over 666,577 pounds of wheat flour. The survey of the city’s excess and supply for present
Williamsport Sun March 18, 1948 Clay Building Closes Due to Scarlet Fever Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. Officials of the Williamsport School District and the Board of Health ordered closing of the Henry Clay School this morning after another case of Scarlet Fever was discovered. The latest sufferer is Delores Finn, daughter of Mr. and
Williamsport Sun March 4, 1937 Recommend Change in Street Name Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr. A proposal to rename Campbell Street in honor of Peter Herdic, who was instrumental in accomplishing the incorporating of Williamsport as a city 70 years ago, was recommended to City Council today. It was submitted by the City Planning Commission
Many a boy and girl whose faith in Santa perhaps was shaken for a bit last Christmas will wake up this Christmas and will recover their faith, at least in the spirit of Santa Claus for the toys over which members of the Williamsport Fire Department here have been working diligently for the past several
