September 26, 2025: Days Gone By

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A meeting of the Hawthorne Literary Society of Frackville High School, held in the Lincoln Building yesterday afternoon. The following officers presided: President Clayton Burchill; Secretary Miss Mary Dyer.

Two of Pottsville's esteemed residents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bader of West Norwegian Street, are observing their golden wedding anniversary Sept. 28. Fifty years ago, the couple was united in holy matrimony.

REINERTON -- The Porter Twp.Class of 1955 met at the Lykens Legion for the 20th year reunion. Class advisor Paul Updegrove and his wife, Margaret, from Palmyra were guests.

SHENANDOAH -- When Scott R. Hartzel died in a car accident in January, the loss was felt not only by his parents, but also by his friends at Shenandoah Valley High School. Hartzel -- a high school football team player who would have been a senior this year -- was riding in a car when it hit a tree on Jan. 8 along Route 924 just north of Brandonville. Following the news of the fatal accident, some teammates approached Principal Phillip R. Andras to ask whether they could paint a mural in Hartzel's memory. The administration agreed. "It was the first thing that popped into my head. It's tough, knowing that I won't see him again," said Steve B. Smith, a teammate of Hartzel's who came up with the idea for the mural.