Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading J.H. Reichert It was discovered early in the preparation for the 175th Anniversary Celebration that a Manager was an imperative necessity, and the selection of one was a task that confronted the Executive Committee for several weeks. When the consent of Mr. Reichert was … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Reading’s City Officials Hon. John K. Stauffer, Mayor D.E. Dampman, Councilman W.J. Smith, Councilman W.B. Yeager, Councilman Oscar B. Wetherhold, Councilman Obadiah B. Dorward, City Controller Chas. H. Kershner, City Treasurer Wellington M. Bertolet, City Solicitor Berks County Judges, District Attorney and Representative in … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Source: Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading, PA, and the 150th Anniversary of the Reading Volunteer Fire Department Sept. 30th to Oct. 6th 1923, ed. by the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Reading, PA, 1923. This book contains mostly … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Decorations Committee Miles B. Dechant, Chairman Associate Members Isaiah Rambo Paul G. Kase James Hafer E.L. Poole William Diener Clinton Shilling Claude B. Mengel Harry Maurer Lingle D. Lance Warren G. Heinly Dr. Levi W. Mengel Insignia Committee Ben H. Zerr, Chairman Associate Members … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Fraternal Committee George J. Meitzler, Chairman Associate Members First Row–Edward E. Machamer, A.H. Mayes, George E. Mellinger, Howard D. Strunk, Andrew Engle, George J. Meitzler, Chairman; Hayden McQuaite, Vice Chairman; Charles Seifert, Secretary; Harry Hart, Zigmund Zychewicz Second Row–Mrs. Alice James, Mrs. Annie Shilling, … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Finance Committee Rev. Dr. W.F. Teel, Chairman Joseph W. Essick, Secretary Associate Members Walter F. Bush Warren C.M. Binckley H.W. Elvidge Dr. E.R. Mohler Asher D. Stichler Daniel F. Ancona Heber Ermentrout R.W. Ferguson Conrad High Landes F. Miller Charles A. Mills E.J. Morris … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Women’s Committee Mrs. William McHose Boyer, Chairman Associate Members Mrs. W.H. Albright Mrs. John F. Ancona Miss Mary Archer Mrs. Anna R. Barlow Mrs. Robert S. Birch Mrs. John B. Bowers Mrs. William P. Bowman Mrs. J. Frederick Schafer Miss Helen Custer Mrs. Joseph … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading The Advertising and Publicity Committee Back Row–Nevin Z. Weiss, “Bob” Dulaney, Herbert D. Elvidge, Charles B. Miller, G.A. Schlechter, Designer of Official Insignia. Middle Row–Ralph Johnson, Mark Henne, Wilbur Abel, Homer H. Crone, James Roberts Front Row–James T. Duffy, J. Calhoun Smith, Chairman; Miss … Read more

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Reception Committee Cyrus G. Derr, Chairman Associate Members Hon. John K. Stauffer, Mayor Hon. William F. Shanaman Hon. Adam H. Leader Hon. Edward Yeager Hon. E.R. Gerber Hon. Edward H. Filbert Hon. Ira W. Stratton Hon. G.A. Endlich Hon. George W. Wagner Hon. Harry … Read more