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Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading J. Calhoun Smith Chairman, Publicity Committee of the 175th Anniversary To make the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading a real success, advertising and publicity of an unusual character was necessary in order to induce many thousands of visitors and former residents to … Read more
Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading Member of Executive Committee Omitted on page 29 Charles Mills Motion Picture Committee H.J. Schad, Chairman Associate Members Paul E. Glase Wm. H. Pannabecker Mr. Schad, as directing head of the Carr & Schad amusement enterprises, will, at his own expense, have motion pictures … Read more
JOHN ROBERT COXE Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 402 Surnames: Coxe, Harper, Datts John Robert (J. Robert) Coxe, chiropractor, was born March 26, 1899, in Reading, Pennsylvania, a son of John L. and Trace (Harper) Coxe of that city. He was educated in the public … Read more
HENRY H. DENT Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 15 Surnames: Dent, Hewitt, Roder To intelligently direct a business enterprise is not the task of an ordinary man. It requires a man with brains, and one who has the power to use them, an excellent example … Read more
HON. CHARLES JOSEPH ESTERLY Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 261 Surnames: Esterly, Zabel, Eckert, Hunter, Deem, Shade, Fisher Hon. Charles Joseph Esterly, whose scope of activities and interests include representing the Berks-Lehigh District in the Sixty-ninth Congress of the United States, and as an executive … Read more
JOHN HARRY FILBERT Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 100 Surnames: Filbert, Batteiger, Ache, Webber, Reith, Fidler, Meyers, Leiss, Machimer, Umbenhaur, Stoudt, Lamm, Clayton, Reitzel, Kitzmiller, Conrad, Beltzhoover, Herman, Hitch, Saulsbury, Henning A well-known attorney of the Schuylkill County Bar, John Harry Filbert, who has been … Read more
COL. JOHN E. ARTHUR Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 177. Surnames: Arthur, Parker, Leoser, Scott, Moyer, Keppelman, Mester A name of permanent significance to Berks County and to the city of Reading, and one which is an ornament to the records of civic and patriotic … Read more
SAMUEL IRVIN BAST Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 159. Surnames: Bast, Boyer, Levan, Focht, Krommes, Reber, Reed, Coldren, Dewes Samuel Irvin Bast – One of the leading figures in the development of the prosperity of the county through the growth and progress of his business … Read more
J. TREICHLER BUTZ, M.D., D.D.S Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 59 Surnames: Butz, Pennypacker, Hartman As health officer of the city of Allentown, Dr. Butz is well known throughout the city, and as former coroner of Lehigh County his energy and ability were notable in … Read more
HENRY I. KLOPP, M.D. Source: Pennsylvania, A History, George P. Donehoo, (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1926), p. 4 Surnames: Klopp, Keyser, Conrad, Sheetz, Loose, Fisher Groh, Smith, Rink, Fuller, Stump, Groff As a specialist in mental diseases, Dr. Klopp has become a recognized and valued leader. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, he is a familiar … Read more