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Biographies from Historical and Biographical Annals by Morton Montgomery ZIEBER, PHILIP S. p 544 Surnames: ZIEBER, SCHMELTZER, FRY Philip S. Zieber, a prominent member of the Berks County Bar, bears a name familiar in the city of Reading, and indeed, throughout eastern Pennsylvania, his father and grandfather before him having been identified with the manufacturing … Read more
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 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 Charles H. Hunter The election of Mr. Hunter as President of the 175th Anniversary Committee is a fitting tribute to one who has been in the forefront in practically every civic movement for the betterment of the City. He is a member of most … Read more
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 Cyrus T. Fox No appointment connected with the preparation for the Anniversary was made with the unanimity that marked the selection of Cyrus T. Fox as Historian. It was universally felt that it was a task that he alone was qualified to do with … Read more
Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Levi W. Mengel The occasion of the 175th Anniversary of our City should not be passed by without referring to one of our native sons, who has done much to create and foster a taste and love for the beautiful. Mr. Mengel’s modesty will … Read more
Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Executive Staff 175th Anniversary Committee Earl I Koch, Esq., Solicitor W.A.H. Reider, Treasurer, 175th Anniversary Committee M.S. Graver, Program Compiler and Advertising Counsel Mark H. Kershner, Secretary J. Frederick Schofer, Assistant to Manager Luther Frees, Honorary Secretary Source: Official Program of the 175th Anniversary … Read more
Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Honorary Vice Presidents of the 175th Anniversary Committee Honorary Vice Presidents of the 175th Anniversary Committee <!– Name Name Name Name –> H.A. Acker John M. Fries R.H. Mengel James A. Schofer William H. Albright Keyser Fry James B. Mercer J.H. Schofield Harry L. … Read more
Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Pageant Executive Committee Mrs. William McHose Boyer, Chairman Associate Members Mr. J.H. Reichert, Vice-Chairman Miss Bessie Mason, Secretary Miss Era Betzner, Director Mrs. Marguerite Block, Dramatist Miss Aurelia Asten, Art Director Dr. R.M. Blackburn Irvin S. Brant Social Committee George M. Jones, Chairman Associate … Read more