Red Lion Area High School - Lion Yearbook (Red Lion, PA)
- Class of 1980
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REU LIDN Centennial if nn- 1 ' 1880-1980 ' F E ,li gil WOULD HAVE KNOW AND UN- lln-S Bee.: eeizneeseee E -5 G E ' , , QEESQAMFACTS 0905 or THE E eNnumNs,nN TR 5 PAZQQND FEEL E UTH AND HON- TH HRILLAND E ESTY PRESENV ' INSPIRATION or ,E so, TO HAVE NOWQET'-'VES,W0 : THE READER IRTH OIMITATEQ il .G... ,.... ...... . . .n.n ,....,, in Taken from the opening page of Red Lion's Golden Jubilee Book, edited so very ably by C. M. Rudy Ehehalt. Rllll LION V Centennial Qi .Q 1? 1 , 1380 -1980 F Red Lion Centennial logo designed by Richard C. Eline Copyright, 1980, Red Lion Centennial Book Committee. The First One Hundred Years 1 r MCSD C4 VIEW. BlRD'S 5s i O. -S si-1 gl Q:- II-1 IZ ' - Y, wg. ' 4- ,is TE rl .5 . ..,. . Niki, I -, Q1-in . iq A - .ffl ,, , ,ififd f QQJXQSQSE 1888 by a Mr. McDonegal, reportedly a transient, for een repro uctions wer 'U 0 -H C 0 GD N in Q- 'U C'- Q Q N ON 1-4 ade in Cm -u E un wing in Hyson. N in 'U . 2? IQ -' Q5 .2 U3 .E 3 N I-1 'U 0 J: l-' 6 Q Ui 1-1 .E 35 FC N O 5 G' 3 O C .74 on in Q ld I3 O H- ui 'U C .2 vb .en I O rn 9: I al Q O 'ill n buildings si OW ent of wind m C0 ber and pla the num o 5 C aa D cv of .2 u on lun Q- 3 Q W Ui 1-1 C .un U3 C :G G CU -H FD E GD 6 1-e an U5 KB D- C-' O 'U Q :D C U an on 'U cn U ua on rn 5 O -I E O I-1 Q 0 Ds O O 1-1 ,ua C .2 -I 'U an D1 N in KU U3 .E E hu 'U 0 -C H C O mbers shown Nu 1' ,asc-1980 DEDICATION RED LION is a genuinely good town. How can we, its inhabitants, be other than proud of it? Of course, we have been fortunate. We've not had to go through very many of the unfor- tunate things that others have - serious economic depression, floods, drought, urban decay, and others. But just how much of Red Lion's success has been luck? Red Lioners are now, and always have been, economically, socially and spiritually independent . . . our history bears this out. We've worked hard, we've planned, and we've accomplished. I believe that Red Lion, through its 100 years, has closely represented the kind of America our country's fathers had in mind when they founded this great nation. Accordingly, I believe that this 100-year anniversary book should be dedicated to the Red Lion pioneers and those of us who have followed them through the years. We have established our town, its institutions and its proud way of life. We haven't been without fault, but let us challenge future generations to better our record. Richard E. Ritz Editor The First One Hundred Years 5 Mill LIDN Centennial 1880 1980 gi lil. 1 W PoREwoRD Readers of this book will find a variety of writing because it was written and edited by a rather large group are better than one , we proceeded with that idea, an believe that the idea was sound. d styles as they go through its pages, of people. Believing that two heads now that the book is complete we We have attempted to bring to Red Lion's present ari town during its first one hundred years. We've tried to be hope that any errors we may have made are minimal in d future generations a history of our both accurate and objective, and we effect. There is an abundance of Red Lion history that could ot be printed in this book due to the economics of size. If everything that was found by resear h and given to us were put into this book, it would have become unwieldly in both size and co t. Those interested in additional Red Lion history should refer to the excellently-prepared Gol , Gibson and Prowell histories of York County, and the his ories of individual organizations and businesses in the borough. en and Diamond Jubilee books the We would like to thank the many individuals and tho businesses in Red Lion - a group of people far too nu erous to mention - for their vital assistance . e from the various organizations and RED LION CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Karen Shellenberger, Darrell Billett, Una Miller, Phyllis Seated, I. to r.: Robert Fruitiger, Richard Ritz, C. Mervin Kaltreider. Middle, l. to r.: Frey, Norma Vasellas, D. Miriam Smith. Back, l. to r.: Thomas Shellenberger, ifffrey Fix, Bradley Kline, Henry Herrman, Robert Craley, Violet Fauth, Richard Zarfos, Ralph Berry. Missing from photo, Marilyn Brown a d Rev. Louis Barth. COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS Chairman - Richard Ritz Editors, Public Services - Violet Fauth tCom. Co-Secretaryl, Vice Chairman - Robert Frutiger Phvllis Frey Editor' 1-D0 you Rememberv- - C. Mervin Kaltreider Editors, Non-Manufacturing Businesses - Una Miller, Bradley Editors, Civic, Fraternal and Patriotic - Robert Craley, Norma Kline Vasellas QCom. Co-Secretaryj, Darrell Billett Editor, Ports ' Jeffrey Fix Editors, Manufacturing - Henry Herrman, Richard Zarfos Edltoff' gwols and Fhflfches ' C' Mervin Kaltreldef' Editor, Wars 8: Civic Celebrations - Karen Shellenberger dmarjly lzownkand om: Eanh R I h S B Editor, Local Government, Utilities and Communications - E nor' oo Ma e'Up an timing - a P ' env Thomas Shenenbe,-ge, General ssistant - D. Miriam Smith The First One Hundred Years 6 RED LIUN Centennial Q- n O E HUNDRED S... . . . not a long time for a community in the eastern part of our country to have been incorporated. We are youngsters when compared to York, our county seat, as well as many other communities in the area. Yet, we have made our presence felt in our county, our state, and our country. Probably the reason Red Lion did not develop sooner is its topography and soil. Our land was not well suited for farming. The very early settlers of York County must have just about ignored it. Only in the small valleys on the outskirts of town can there be found evidence of settlement in the earliest days of the county. There were only a few usquatters' in York County prior to 1736. It was not until that year that settling in York County was permitted by agreement between the Penn family and the Indians. On October 11, 1736, a deed was executed between chiefs of the Onondagas, Senecas, Cayugas, Oneidas and Tuscaroroes and John, Thomas and Richard Penn, conveying to the said Pro- prietaries of Pennsylvania all the said river Susque- hanna, with the lands lying on both sides thereof, to ex- tend eastwardly as far as the head of the branches or springs which run unto the said Susquehanna and all lands lying on the west side of the said river to the setting of the sun . The early settlers - English Quakers, Germans, Swiss and Scotch-lrish - moved quickly into the newly- opened land. Areas such as Kreutz Creek and Cono- jeohla Valley developed rapidly. By 1741 the city of York was laid out, and by 1749 the new area won a petition to become separated from its parent county, Lancaster. The new county was named after Yorkshire, England. In that year there were already about 6,000 people living in the county. York Township was formed in 1753, and reduced in size by the formation of Windsor Township in 1759, and Spring Garden in 1822. According to a census ordered by the County Commissioners in 1783, there were 128 houses and a population of 893 people in York Township. Windsor Township had 1,118 inhabitants and 184 houses at that time. It is doubtful that there were more than a handful of people in our area in the early days of the county. It isn't, until the 1760's that evidence indicates settlement in the immediate area of Red Lion. Most likely the very first settlers located in the better farm lands in the valleys around the high land of Red Lion. Early land surveys on record at the York County Historic Society and other places show some of these early land owners. Due to the efforts of the late Gerald Smeltzer, formerly of Windsor, and Carl Reichard, of Seven Valleys, we can see the lands owned by these early inhabitants of our area lpage 101. EARLY WAGON ROADS On the ground where Red Lion's square is located today, the early McCall's Ferry to York Road that ran from Peach Bottom to Longstown, and the Baltimore to Wrightsville Road united and ran over present North Main Street until they parted again at what is now the Prospect StreetfNorth Main Street intersection. These early wagon roads were first Indian trails, later traders' routes, then highways. There were taverns at these intersections. A map of York County in 1816 shows a Crosby's Ta. at the northern junction of these roads, and a Baker's Ta. at the southern intersection. The only earlier bit of informa- tion is the name Hunter's shown on 1759 and 1770 maps of the county. According to the hills and streams indicated on the maps, this tavern fit most likely was a tavernl was located near the northern end of Red Lion. In 1833, confirmation of a road leading from Shen- berger's Tavern to Fisher's Road was handed down by the January Session of Court at York. Shenberger tHenryl owned the tavern located at Red Lion's square, now occupied by Amspacher 8: Mellinger Amoco Ser- vice. This later became the Caslow lnn, and the first Wallick House. Fisher Road is now Pleasant Avenue in Dallastown. The road, of course, is now West Broadway, or part of present-day Route 74. RED LION TAVERN The most complete early history of any one part of Red Lion is that of the land of the Red Lion Tavern from which the town was named. This is made possible for the most part because descendants of the early tavern owners maintained an ongoing story about their family, passed down through the generations. In addition, the land of the tavern is one of the very few parcels in town that can be traced back through recorded deeds, tax records and maps. The First One Hundred Years RED LIIJN Centennial gl ii!!- M nlmm . Vll n z E 'Bao-1980 f w' ,f 'K 1 'xx , xbr- fir Wx N ' lf' il' ln m lx?-Fktxxl-'tl il Q 1 ..' Q. ' Jiv e- mt V-X: K Y! M- . 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The dotted line going throu h the Red Lion area runs along Main Street. The First One Hundred Years 8 RED LION Centennial Q- n 'lf-S -F ' A -7'-'TT-'I' 7:7------......, . ,,,,, fs-v-.--.- .. .ng--k..:,...,,,,'-Mv1.:l' r r--' -- - .ss .gr-. T' f it his .V-.al I T-IY..:-.:ii-'Tk1fE'5?fTf4- . Q I,-:gil V-T '.:Z'-i1..':-TF f an '- ' , -'- ------- , .- . .- . ,YN l ' 4 an nn,, -- ,, , . W5 1-gl 1.5.5. .,lF 1- if lilillu wg.-. 1 '- 1' fi 'F . ---1:-fra--'21,-as-r. A15-endif --.-..'.j:'JL5, ' f' ,JF -i J ' -., ' '3 ' ' - 'F hm A Ea.-.HQ 1: 'l , EQIAYMUA? . --1. . . ,' - lr ' 'F-' M: - SL , 33,0 F . ,uf .nn--X 2-A .C ::,, V ' ' X' wxrf-. , ., ',.,.' ' J SQA' ' V-u' Vt.--5-j'1',L.f -- Qg, faqs-r ,ng U qfvlf an ,, -- --- A -- ' 1- --- 4... w. ,, . U',,,Qg,pQ-.-:'. Red Llon Tavem as it may have looked. Drawing by Glen K. Reichard, York. House surrounding the tavern today. James and Sarah Crosby moved into the Red Lion area around 1785. Their first land holdings and most of their subsequent holdings lup to 330 acresl were just east of Red Lion, near the Peach Bottom Road. They farmed the land, and operated a tavern they called the Plantation Inn. ln 1802, James Crosby died, leaving instructions in his recorded will that his land holdings were to be sold and distributed among his wife and children. Within 2 years, his wife purchased a 2V2 acre plot at the inter- section of the Freysville Road KE. Prospect Streetl and North Main Street ithen part of the Peach Bottom Roadi. She was a licensed tavern operator in 1804, so either a tavern was already at the intersection at that time, or she had one built. Sarah Crosby died in 1826, and operation of the tavern was taken over by her daughter, Mary, and her son-in-law, W. Jacob Nicholas. According to the family story, it was this young couple who named the tavern Red Lion , after a tavern owned by his family in England. The earliest York County history mentioning Red Lion, written by John Gibson and published in 1886, stated that The Red Lion Tavern was a characteristic old-time public inn, with the picture of a lion painted red in front of the house. Tradition says that the lion was not a voracious one that scared away thirsty visitors, but a mild, peaceful sort of fellow, with an in- viting look . George R. Prowell, writing in 1901, gave this ac- count of Red Lion in his extensive history of York County: The land upon which this borough is built was originally a part of both York and Windsor Townships. This land was first purchased from the heirs of William Penn by one of the earliest settlers west of the Susque- hanna . lCould this have been the Hunter on the old maps?J Red Lion was the name of a public inn which stood within the present limits of the borough as early as 1840. lNicholas ran the tavern from 1826 through 1841.1 On a swinging sign in front of the hotel was a lion painted red and hence the origin of the name. This old time hostelry was a prominent stopping place for wagoners over the public road from Wrightsville and the Susquehanna across York County and the state of Maryland to the city of Baltimore. The tavern was later operated by a Jacob Hake who last had a tavern license in 1863. The building was used only as a private residence since that time. lt stands at 271 North Main Street, and is presently owned by Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Howard. Extensive remodeling through the years has kept the building in good condi- tion. Only its foundation and log walls fcovered by wood sidingl remain of the original building. FAMILY NAMES THROUGH MORE THAN TWO CENTURIES Several family names of people living in Red Lion to- day are shown on the map of Red Lion lpage 101 as hav- ing owned land in the area in the middle through late 1700's. Some of them are: Young, Shenberger, Schmuck, Miller, Norris, Neff, Lentz, Sheffer, Keener, and Nicholas. THE NEFF FAMILY Of these family names, one can be traced to have lived in and around Red Lion for up to 9 generations - the Neff family. Although a thorough research into this family could not be done in time for the printing of this book, information from the Historical Society of York County, the York County Recorder of Deeds Office, and assistance from the Neff family and others, enabled put- ting together the following information: The First One Hundred Years I CONRJD REIGAR7' JOHN HARNIS7' az AC RL - ' I-i772 S-1774 'CHAN SIZIUGART JAMES AFCIPACKEN JOHNJ, BUSH ,M M. 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K Q -.ncaa WLLEH 2 AC ear ar-mfs s-law ,eg Q -Pnnr or vu. rowvc Lanf.'.1Acoa suernfs WILLIAM roulva ,ff Q -PIZOPOSED rough' 0F ROBFHT HJHHILL NEW L0ND0N -neo Lfofv ravsnw . 12JAc ISP HDRY MLN x 3 W-,767 5 SCHOOLS 119601 our: ' s-1759 RICHARD Ill! 70000 60LLlNGW000 h 177.9 . 3 :alfa Naensfn - U , . ..--Q., U AHLLER1 ll , 4. . n ui - ANDHEIY LANTZ A 129 AC ' '94 anew nu1.x AN Q40 nv-1762 ,1 1131 40 , s-1 rss 5R05 'fun' , lLanr.'NlCHAEL musk! C MDP X Rt ,761 MER VALL r ' -1752 . -:rss X L was X K x , ,,......Sm I N 1 l . - . aurzsn snfmafwssn Q Ry' 48 AC JZP if .-'Q' lv-17.93 5 s-1795 ,P ,ff 1' .......,.'.-- 5 4,11- 9316 sor X, . sm usa now 'Z Ar-1794 jf 1' 1 1: Howusw X ZELLER5' 194 AC . W-frsr s - xref K JOHN +6'ANBLE EENE' .zolnv RGBERTSON rmc .MP or-:rss s-lrss Early owners of the land that is now Red Lion. Map shows present-day Red Lion in the shaded area. The solid lines define the properties of the original settlers. In order to obtain the land, the settler first procured a war- rant, then had the land surveyed plus adding an improve- ment before being granted the patent . . . from either the Penn family lbefore the Revolutionl or the state of Penn- sylvania lafter the Revolutionl. Space does not permit showing all of the informa- tion known about each of the old properties. For in- stance, it is known that the large property of Felix Albright was later owned by Frederick, then Daniel, then Henry and Jacob Young fthe farm was smaller when owned by Henry and Jacobi. The letter C shown on the map designates a survey of land done in the early 1800's in which a Daniel Young had laid out 58 housing lots. Proposed street names were King, Queen and High Streets. The New London plan obviously did not become a reality. A modified version of the original Henry Tyler pro- perty on which the letter C appears is the first property purchased by John and Catherine Meyer in 1853. Boun- daries of that deed as well as subsequent land sales by Catherine verify this. llllll LIUN Centennial ' 1830-1980 1 if W Shown on the map of Red Lion on page 10, at the Lion Ar a School Boardl, who had a son, J. Steven south and southwest end of Red Lion, are Ulrich, Jacob Neff, wlfo recently became the father of a son, Clinton and John Neff. Ulrich Neff was born in 1746 and died in Neff. 1832. The birth and death dates of the Jacob Neff and . . 9 . . . John Neff shown on the map are not known. However, a a Wg-IiiIIfIggqrsjgeIT3ZnNg?l?Slsbl:E2eclyiipfsgllgigggililfg record exists of Jacob having lived in 1762. A Jacob Neff Church cemetery Oldest Cemetery close to the Neff appears in York Township tax records owning 50 acres of lands She was bogn in 1728 and would have been Old land as eally as 1769' Tllele was another Jacob Neff who enough to have been Ulrich'slor the first Jacob's mother most assuredly was the son Ol ellllel Ulllcll Ol llle lllsl She is the oldest Neff of which there is any record in this Jacob. This second Jacob was born in 1780 and died in area 1860. Handed down through the generations is a collec- ' tion of old surveys and land grants of Ulrich Neff that are Thele are Cuffenfly 25 People with the Neff Surname now in the possession of a descendent of the second in the alfa Lion area llsled in the York County Pf10ne Jacob Neff, Mrs. Miriam Godfrey, of Hillside Drive, Red book- T e family has been prominent in farming and in Lion, indicating that the second Jacob was the son of the Cigar and Construction businesses. Ulrich. The Jacob Neff tsecondl farm consisted mostly of the land now occupied by the Red Lion Country Club, although part of the original land went as far into Red Lion as the east side of South Main Street. Due to space and time requirements, only one branch of the Neff family will be shown here. The second Jacob Neff had a son, Henry H. Neff, who had a son, James Clinton Neff, who had a son, Roman Neff, who had a son, James D. Neff tcurrently serving on the Red '3- James D., J. Steven and Clinton Neff. Four Old Timers who posed for photo in Golden Jubilee book. Top two: l illiam A. Spangler 11859-19341, James Clinton Neff 11857-194 J. Bottom two: George W. Dietz C1850-19301, Samuel Poet 1185 19 ?l. All four were active in early Red Lion history. MILLERXKALTREIDER FAMILIES In 1787, a Michael Miller purchased a farm con- sisting of 129 acres of land from an Andrew Lantz. The land adj the original owner of the Red Lion Tavernl, Baltzer ined land owned by James Crosby lhusband of Shenber er, William Young and Richard Collingwood. lt covered reas on both sides of what is now East Broad- way an the Peachbottom Road, extending into the eastern tip of Red Lion. The land stayed in the Miller family for about 100 years, and was enlarged by at least one additional purchase. A major part of the original farm is now owned by Joseph Workinger. One of the direct descendents of Michael Miller was Jacob Miller, well known pioneer citizen of Red Lion, who died in 1936. Jacob was married to Bertha Meyer, The First One Hundred Years llllll Llllll Centennial LL a daughter of John and Catherine Meyer. A present-day descendant of Michael Miller is Mrs. Elizabeth Miller Weimer of York. One of the grandsons of Michael Miller was David Miller who owned a large farm located on both sides of the Freysville Road just outside of the borough, and who later owned the house that had been the Red Lion Tavern. In 1876, David's daughter, Emma, married Levi Kaltreider, grandfather of C. Mervin Kaltreider, a member of the Red Lion Centennial Book Committee, and James Kaltreider, owner of Kaltreider Motors, East Broadway extended. The Kaltreiders can trace their fami- ly back to a Peter Kaltreider who came to America from Germany in 1741. ' 3 ea? .N 'I W 'I i 4, Q X, . M fx. j . 4'-rr yr? ' Q ,' 'rv e -bn A r ' .L-X . ..- Emma lMillerj and Levi Kaltreider. Photos were taken shortly before the marriage that united the two colonial families, in 1876. David Miller farm, now owned by Albert Posey. In foreground are springs that once fed Red Lion's water supply. The Kaltreider family was prominent in both the cigar and cigar box industries in Red Lion, whereas the Millers were mostly farmers, first, then retail merchants in lumber, general merchandise, insurance and real estate. Attempts have been made to trace the Young and Shenberger families who at one time owned much of the land that is now Red Lion. However, not one of the Young or Shenberger names on the overlay map could be positively linked to people of those names now living in town. However, it is highly probable that Jacob Young, who owned the land on which Red Lion's first school stood, was a descendant of Frederick Young. This early Young appears on the Original Owners Map on page 10. He later owned the Felix Albright property shown on that map, as well as the property purchased by Sarah Crosby, first owner of the Red Lion Tavern. Jacob Young was the Grandfather of Preston, Chauncey, Harvey, Bessie Jacobs, and Guy Young, present day citizens of Red Lion, and ancestor of other Youngs in the area. REMAINING EVIDENCE OF EARLY RED LION HISTORY Here and there are a few log buildings that have stood for well over 100 years in and around Red Lion. The building believed to be the original Red Lion Tavern is at least 177 years old. And there are other log houses still standing, although most of them are covered by one kind of siding or another. Some of those log houses known at this time are: 1. The home of Miriam L. Kinard at 133 West High Street. 2. The home of Mackie Enfield, located just outside the borough limits on South Franklin Street. This house was built, according to Harry Ness, a longtime resident of the area, from logs of an older log house razed in Red Lion. 3. Two of the old Neff homes, now owned by Allen Graser and Luther Shaw, the former located on Arbor Drive, south of Red Lion, and the latter off of South Franklin Street. 4. The house directly across the entrance to Coun- try Club Road, along the Winterstown Road, now owned by Paul L. and Jean E. Hildebrand. 5. Four homes along Steinfelt and Holtzapple Roads, just north of Red Lion - those of Philip Steinfelt imulti-level Saltbox stylej, John Winter, Samuel Erhart and James Stump - are of log construction. Mr. Winter's home has been restored so that the logs can be seen. It was built prior to 1783. The First One Hundred Years REB LIUN Centennial L r rs . 'li a--stnfs ff 1 L. Norman Zarfos home before and during its razing several years ago. House was located at 127 W. High St., beside the home of Marian L. Klnard. Judging from its exterior, one would not think it was originally a log house. 6. What is most likely the original part of the Albert Posey farm house, located outside of the northeast cor- ner of Red Lion, is of log construction. This was the home of David Miller, Michael Miller's grandson, and could have been the home of the first permanent settler of that area, John Young. 7. Perhaps the oldest of these discovered log houses is that one owned by Robert Joines. It is located 1.5 miles south of Red Lion at the intersection of Dull and Felton Roads. A stone house with an 1808 date stone stands beside it. Most old maps las far back as 1816l show the property as a mill owned by a J. Diehl, and former owners concur with this family name. Old tax records show an Adam Deel lalso spelled Deall as an operator of a grist mill in Windsor Township as early as 1786. The land on which the cabin stands was granted by the Penns to a Jolvn Ligget in 1768. The late Rev. John Norris was born in the log house. 8. The home of Roy and Marian Warner at 104 W. High Street reported by Clara Gilbert and Kenneth Ness, grandchildren of the builder of the house, Edauard Jum- bo Ne , to be of log construction. Built in 1882 lrather late for log housel, it was a longtime home of the John Spangl family. 9. At the bottom of the W. High Street hill, just out- side of town, is a log house, presently owned by Samuel and Philip Laucks. lt was the original Rost home in the area, hagving been purchased by Henry Rost, great grand- father o Earl A. Rost, in 1866. This is the same farm that first Ch ef Burgess Henry Wagman and John Meyer bought in 1859. The deed can be traced back to 1834 when it was owned by a Samuel Saudis. It was part of the land granted in 1772 to Felix Albright. 10. About a block north of the borough line on Route 24 stands a small house on the east side of the road. lt is the home of Mrs. Sadie Snyder, and it is what one ma call a classic log house. C. Mervin Kaltreider, of the Cenxlennial Book Committee, remembers it as an old house when he was a boy. His grandfather, Levi Kalt- reider, owned it at the time. A more recent owner was an Albert altimeyer. In 1812, the property was purchased by a P ter Dietz. It consisted of 315 acres, and was located n both sides of the highway. Records indicate that it re. ained in the Dietz family for quite some time, so it was most likely a Dietz who built the house. 11. In Grim Hollow, located on Neff Road, is the refurbished log home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Myers. lt had lon been the home of the Emmanuel Grim family, and late? that of his son, William H. Grim and his family. 12. There is a log house and log spring house on the property of Wayne Posey, located just off of the southern side of the Freysville Road, not far from the borough limits. It had been the property of Truman Koch and others, but was known mostly as the Albert Arnold farm. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial V dj! '1- nB80-1980 E -A 'YY 'Y ,, . , 'V ggi The Luther Shaw building. The Miriam Kinard home. Nw 1- 'l A portion of the Robert Joines building. The Roy and Marian Warner home. The First One Hundred Years 15 , -, - fu RED LlON'S CENTURY-OL BUILDINGS The finding of the century old buildings was a difficult and time consuming endeavor. lt required the investiga- tion of well over 100 deeds in the York County Court House, numerous phone calls and visits to some of Red Lion's older citizens, as well as comparisons to the 1880 census, 1881 tax records, old maps, and information from the 1930 Golden Jubilee book. In 1880, there were approximately 53 households in Red Lion. Although there were a few houses scattered here and there earlier, the development of Red Lion began in earnest about 1877. At this time the develop- ment centered on the first two blocks of North Main St., on lands sold primarily by Henry Wallick and Catherine Meyer. Following the development of this downtown area Mrs. Meyer began selling building lots along E. Gay, High St., and First Avenue. Around 1883, Solomon Frey sold a large plot of ground to William Miller on the north side of East Broadway. This signaled the development of this area. South Main St. and West Broadway did not begin extensive development until near the turn of the century. The following buildings are believed to have been standing at the time Red Lion was incorporated in 1880. Some of the buildings are no longer in the borough due to the secession in 1884. Others were not in the borough at incorporation but have been annexed into the borough over the years. 12 or more 1880 homes have been torn down. 43 North Main - A portion of the Lloyd Smith b ilding was built around 1876 by Samuel Sprenkle. 52-54 North Main - The Robert E. Peters house w s the home of Red Lion Pioneer, Adam Gebhard. 60 North Main - The Paul Grove house was the h me of Dr. John H. Hyson, built around 1878. 2 North Main - The apartment building owned by ay Gouker was built in 1877 and was the home of J cob Miller in 1880. 77-83 North Main - The Donald Lutz apartment building was built as the second Red Lion Hotel about 1 70 by Catherine Meyer. 86 North Main - The Preston J. Young building was the home of Daniel Weaver in 1879 and possibly 'lliam Algire shortly thereafter. 101 North Main - The Donald Lutz apartment b ilding was the home of John Wegman in 1880. 160-162 North Main - These houses, owned by uay Minnich, were in 1880, the Bee Hive wallpaper s re at 4160 and the home of Seth Minnich at 8162. 271 North Main The home of Randy Howard is t ought to have been built in 1804. This was the original ed Lion Tavern from which the town was named 286-288 North Main - The Carl Jones lff286l and t e Yohn f4288l homes were built around 1872. lt was the home of Moses Smith in 1880. There is also reason to believe that the James Smith family also lived in this use in 1880. 15 East Prospect - The home of Larry Webb was originally at the northeast corner of Prospect and North Main, and was later moved to its present location. lt was the home of Albert Smith. V' arner 42 athani ound outh Main - The Theodore Galliera home was l Neiman's original Red Lion home. Built 874, it housed Red Lion's first cigar factory. 70 ast High St. - The home of Rodney Brenne- an wa the residence of Wesley Smith in 1880. 77 ast High - The Dennis Enfield home was s andin at 10 North Main Street in 1880 and may have been th home of A.D. Wallick. The house was moved to i prese tlocation in 1900. 133 est High St. - The home of Miriam Kinard is o log onstruction and may have been the home of eorge ise as early as 1860. We High St. Extended - The house on the Philip and Sa ual Laucks property, lying on the south side of the Yoe mest Vin Sou ward L. bert 0 road, was built prior to 1830 and was the first ad of the Rost family. St. and East Lancaster - The house owned by . Garner was built around 1866 by John Wise. h Franklin St. Extended - The home of Ed- Gray was built as early as 1840. lt was the home in 1883! of Red Lion's first Chief Burgess, Henry 1 egma Cou ntry Club Road - The home of Gene C. was Red Lion's first school and was built before 60. Cougitry Club Road - South of the road is the OITIQ O 1856 by Ted L. Gemmil. The house was built about Charles Neff and was the Warner farm house for any years. 267 East Broadway - The home of C. Benarr Frey as buil in 1863 by Solomon Frey. 20 22 Railroad Ave. - The home of Hester Bat- ters M2 l and Eugene Druck V221 was the home of An- drew K ener in 1880. There a e other homes still standing in Red Lion that, for one rea n or other, are thought to be possibly 100 years d. 258 East Broadway - The Thomas Butcher home was pro ably built by Samuel Sprenkle sometime after 876. 118 120 8: 122 8: 124 North Main - These two i entical homes, now owned by Myles Gipe l118-120l, Robert oring l122l and Oletta Frey l124l are believed to have law of ong t 140 Edwit een built 1879-1882 by Edwin Moul, the son-in- atherine Meyer. The Jacob Young family was heir first inhabitants. North Main - The Wilber Hall home was built 1 Moul sometime between 1879 and 1888. 145-1147 North Main - The home of Paulene ln- rote is 80 . .hought to have been the home of Noah Olp in Rear of 20 N. Main St. - This house, now owned y Geor older cit about w this case who pur Indeed, Main m reason t who is 1882. ge Alwood, is said by a couple of Red Lion's izens to have been located along N. Main St. 'iere the Red Lion Cigar Store stands today. In it would have been the home of William Knaub, chased the land from Catherine Meyer in 1877. the building standing along the street at 20 N. y also be a century-old house. There is good believe it was the home of a Matthew Gable ought to have moved from Red Lion around NOTE: The numbers preceding each building are shown on the 1888 drawing of Red Lion on page 4. RED LIUN Centennial fl- n JOHN AND CATHERINE MEYER A history of Red Lion cannot be written without an accounting of the Mother of Red Lion , Catherine Meyer. Her deeds and influence played a major role in the beginning of the town's development. Catherine Meyer. In Germany, sometime in the early 1840's, John Meyer asked the parents of Katrina Denker for her hand in marriage, intending to take her to America with him. They refused, due to her young age fborn in 1828l. John went to America, where he was successful in business, and married a woman who bore him three children. When John's wife died at an early age, he went back to Germany for Katrina, and married her. They sailed to America and settled near Baltimore at a place called Three Mile House . Here Katrina helped to raise her husband's children and began, in 1853, to have children of her own. During that time of her life Katrina must have changed her name to the anglicized Catherine. Editor's note: The next 2 paragraphs differ slightly from information found in the 1930 Golden Jubilee l Book. However, after extensive research it is believed the following to be correct. In 1853, John and Catherine moved to a 55-acre farm located just north of what is now the center of Red Lion. The land was purchased at a sheriff's sale and belonged to a Frederick Kling. It adjoined property own- ed by Charles Rhinehart, Jacob Hake fownerl in 1853 of what had been the Red Lion Tavernl, and George Leber fland shown in 1860 map as owned by D. fDavidl Miller, close to Hake's Tavernl. According to the next purchase by the Meyers, Hake and Leber were northern neighbors. fSee deed book 4A, page 418, York County Recorder of Deeds Office. Deed was recorded 3 years after initial sale of the property.l The property included a two-story log house and outbuildings. This was the property on which the Meyers lived. The 1860 map shows J.D. Meyers at the same spot as Catherine built her home in 1866 after their first home burned. Many people living today can remember her home. It was razed in 1934 to make room for Red Lion's present Post Office. A three-acre plot of land was purchased by the Meyers in 1856 from William Rhinehart. This land ad- joined lands of M. Shaeffer, John Caslow lan owner of the tavern that was on Red Lion's squarel and other lands of John Meyer. CSee deed book 4A, page 416.7 These neighbors indicate that this land was around the area of the railroad station and Contino building. Deeds of other Meyer purchases in Red Lion were not recorded. In 1859, in order to satisfy the debts of a John Seel- ing, John Meyer and Henry Wegman lRed Lion's first Chief Burgessl bought his 58-acre property located on both sides of Springwood Road. Neighbors were Henry Young lJacob's fatherl, George Dise, Eli Kindig, a Smyser and Loucks fsee 1860 map for some of these namesl. Deed is recorded in book 4D, page 362. lt later became the Rost family homestead. John Meyer died in 1865. However, Catherine lived until 1919, and became a well-respected business woman and developer of Red Lion. An article about Red Lion in the York Dispatch, dated Feb. 12, 1914 stated, For nearly half a century she was the leading business spirit of the prosperous cigar manufacturing center. Businessmen of York and the county recognized her ability and esteemed her for the unalterable integrity, the good sense and judgment she showed in all transactions. Her advice was sought by investors, and she helped many on the road to success. She added another 35 acres to her land faccording to a newspaper articlel, then began to sell and donate it to her community. In 1875, Mrs. Meyer built a combination general store, saloon, post office and railroad station, located where the railroad station is today. She also had erected Meyer Hall, which later became the Red Lion Hotel and The First One Hundred Years llllll LIUN llentennial mr' -'X -Q . l Q xg 'ig -Jamal 775. L- 1- X ii'-:Q milk 'bf'-' lzgglr M1'a.,1,,u,L, , . ,R.5'fulI. FJ! nu 051' ii. V SU I srl? H K 1 lo . 4 1' .Nfl 'La f .,. - f ' X- gf,f..,' ., ,- .' -if -tx xv.-,-img, - RQ , i v- 1.1111111111 . .lb'n7uLw X ,f Igvaullr Lu: Jj A ,fZf.,,J ways, H, N, M X 'U ..nf11infI ski?--f' lt: . i LA S'f? '-' f01'f f' ffl 9 X .W N lfg .. lbr ull!! Lk. . ,J ..v X J .L..:imf,,,n v 1 F frl. 5'rhf1'rf1'fr'.77 R 'A ,,4.B11r-:gtg-ri-:mf -X' h hhymnalw TA 2'il:7lLG'Llfll1.. Ill. ,fe s e . ,B -reefs. ' Jesse 'ff M' it 'V X '. . -S f l- , - t i - .. . 'f J.. 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' ' P h 9- ,1 f- - 1155 ' 4 - 1,1 2- f -.JL .fhurfflfr l ' -: 'lc I H H gfrnflmyq-I gf,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,j'f,l-7' If Yfrf' 3-C -1nl:lffi.v..' 44 J, I U His. Q,1:5,f,,.1, 11,-,n,,.,.., rv, l Portion of 1860 map of York County. Notice the very few buildings indicated in the ge eral Red Lion area. Buildings still standing in the area in- clude those shown on the map as Hake's Tavern, D. Miller, H. Wagman, S.H. fschool ousel, and C. Neff. Possibilities also include those shown as J. Spatz, J. Sealing, G. Dise and J. Young. One paid a certain fee to have his n me on the map. Baublitz House. This building is located at 77-83 N. Main Street, now owned by Donald Lutz. The Red Lion Cemetery and Fairmount Park are located on land previously owned by Mrs. Meyer. She was deeply interested in the incorporation of Red Lion into a borough, and played a large part in this movement. The organization of the forerunner of the Red Lion Concert Band was due to her initiative and financial support. In short, she was part of nearly every movement directed toward the betterment of her beloved town. Some of the information concerning Mrs. Meyer was obtained from Edwin T. Moul, her great grandson, who lives in oods Hole, Mass. He was 16 years old when she die . The only other living descendants of Mrs. Meyer k own by Edwin are his brother, Dick Moul, of York, ard Margaret Moul Fitzgerald la daughter of Harry Moull and her children iaddresses unknownl. Wh n she visit d her native Germany, sailing on the ocean liner Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosses whose captain was her nephew. Catherine was fairly well advanced in years In 1928, Mrs. Nettie Moody, Catherine Meyer's died leaving a large trust fund that was to be daughter, used toward establishing a hospital in Red Lion. This money, with its accumulated interest, was used in 1969 The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial fl- lc 1880-1980 fi to help finance the building of the combination Leo Com- pany Fire Hall and Visiting Nurse Association Building on the corner of West Broadway and North Charles Street. THE INCORPORATION OF RED LION During the years immediately preceeding 1880, the idea of incorporating the area into a borough was discuss- ed frequently by the people. Finally, a meeting was called on April 8, 1879 by John M. Hyson at Red Lion Hall lmost likely the Meyer Hall described previouslyl to discuss the matter. The results of that meeting can be best described by quoting from Red Lion's Golden Jubilee Book. At this meeting, the sentiment of incorporation became crystallized. It was decided to have a survey made of the intended borough. This original survey was carried out by Jacob R. Wallace on June 7, 1879. .X.!f 7 Catherine Meyer Qseated in middlej, her daughter, Nettie, and son- in-law Charles W. Moody, in 1918 Hudson. Prior to 1876, before land in what is now Red Lion began to be sold in small home size lots, Catherine Meyer owned much of both sides of N. Main St., most of both sides of E. High St., both sides of the first block of W. High St., the First Ave. and Charles St. areas, the Fairmount Park area, and about 6 acres along the west side of S. Main St. Other major land owners at that time were: Henry Wallick, who owned the area in and around the square: John Wise, who owned land between E. Broadway and S. Main St.: Solomon Frey, who owned the land on the north side of E. Broadway from the borough limits to near the square, Jacob Young, who owned much of the land to the west of the Meyer and Wallick lands: Henry Wegman, who owned a portion of southwest Red Lion: Daniel Spotts, who owned the area around the present high school: Levi Kaltreider, who owned the area north of E. Gay St.: William Taylor, who owned the westernmost portion of present Red Lion, Henry Neff, at the southeast corner of town: John Poet and Charles Neff to the south of W. Broadway in the area west of Franklin St. v- , I B h -ws-.1 . --- 41,411.44 f 5.---I6 ' .spv-rum-1' 1 7' ' ' R 1.85243 g JISIHJE7' 7 281 Q A 3'-5 I .Uvulilarld . 'I' ,HJ mt' ' ax' U3 ' J' ' 1 F11-41 'Ir J Iirrnumn-' . u. . t , p r u 1- I - A A - - l' .4 , ,. -rn H.1'aef' . . AA, ,, l- .1r.s . 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N nsxn ri S The First One Hundred Years Bill Llllll Centennial Q- ij On January 16, 1880, the Court of Common Pleas of York County confirmed the action of the Grand Jury, whereby the prayer of the petitioners, representing a ma- jority of the free-holders residing within the limits set forth therein, was granted and Red Lion incorporated into a borough. The signers of the petition were the following: H. Wagman, Charles Neff, Seth Minnich, Herman Neff, J. M. Hyson, Catherine Meyer, Nathaniel Neiman, Jacob Miller, Samuel Poet, Moses Smith, Andrew Keener, William Knuab, John Poet, Henry Shaffer, Henry Rost, William Taylor, John Wise, Sr., John Wise, Jr., Daniel Spots, Henry Neff. FIRST ELECTION The Court further decreed that the first election shall be held at the public house of Catherine Meyer on yen!! cffcfeerb ZWZQQM, BOROUGH. Chief,Burgess, 1 Henry Wagman. 99' i Uouncilmen, i Dr. J. M Hyson, R Daniel Spatz, R ' f James 0. Smith, Q 1 Nathaniel Neiman, A William H. Algire,3 Jacob W. Young. 3' Justice of the Peace, Henry Wallick, 3' Seth Minnich. Q Judge Jacob Miller. W Inspectors, Wesley W. smith, -19' Benjamin F. Paules. fi, Assessor, Hamilton s. Grim. H Constable, John Wagman. oz' School Directors, William Taylor, 3 year -7? Hin-am Dill, 3 years, Bla William Knaub, 2 years, 4? Matthew Gable, .2 years, 25 Moses Smith, 1 year, 2' Henry Neff, 1 year. Q Auditors, Samuel Poet., 3 years, R John Wise 2 years, C77 A D. Wallibk, 1 year. ca- 7:00 A.M. lnspecto made ug presente the 17th day of February, 1880, between the hours of and 7:00 P.M., and designated Henry Wallick to give due notice of said election and Henry Wagman to be the J dge and Charles Neff and John Wise Sr the 1 of said election. To 'mplify matters of the election to avoid any possible Slriction and preserve harmony and good will among the citizens of the young borough a slate was and the following Union Borough Ticket fsee below, leftl. There being no opposition, the nomination of the various c ndidates meant their election to the respective ence, to these men goes the honor of con stituting the first official family of Red Lion Borough According to the U.S. Census of 1880 there were 241 peo le living in the new borough. A list of these peo ple is sh wn below. However, the physical size of the offices. IE 'l w borough as soon to decrease dramatically 1880 CENSUS OF RED LION BOROUGH Taken from records on microfilm at the York County Historical Society. A few names, indicated by question marks, were illegible. Blocknn er, Lewis. Wife - Ellen. Cramer, Jacob. Wife - Mary. Algire, William. Wife - Emma. ' 9 e Dietz, G Emma. orge. Wife - Amanda. Children Adam Edwin. Dill, Hiram. Wife - Eve. Children - William Feger, ffl. Servant of Daniel Spatz. Folkomer, Kate. Servant of John Hermann Ford, f'?l. Boarder of Catherine Meyer Fredeneb, John. Boarder of Catherine Meyer Gable, flatthew. Wife - Ruth. Children Berdie Sallie. Gebhar , Adam. Wife - Dorthea. Children Eliza beth, arah, John. Gohn, George. Boarder of Jacob Gohn Gohn, J cob. Wife - Annie and a son Pl Grim, H milton. Wife - Emma. Children Salender Emma uel, Riley, Titus, Daniel, Isaac Haines, mmanuel. Ambrose f?l - Boarder of Haines Herman , John iDoctorl. Wife - Sarah Children Vergie Heisler, Frederick. Wife - Elizabeth George Abe John, i?l Holleman, Wilson. Boarder of Catherine Meyer Hyson, John iDoctorl. Inners, Clharles. Wife - Mary. The First One Hundred Years ltllll Lltlll Centennial Q- ii Jacobs, Bart. Wife - Maggie. Children - Wiley, Anne, Sadie. Keeger, Cass. Servant of Catherine Meyer. Keener, Andrew. Wife - Elizabeth. Children - Chris- tian, Jacob, Alice, f?J, f?l. Knaub, George. Wife - Amanda. Knaub, William. Wife - Rebecca. Children - Edward, Lydian, William, Theodore. Mate, Edward. Servant of Nathaniel Neiman. Meyer, Catherine. Children - Charles, Henry, Bertha. Miller, Jacob. Minnich, Seth. Wife - Annie. Children - Daniel, Howard. Neff, Charles. Wife - Matilda. Children - Nathaniel, Catherine, Lizzie, Martin, Wesley, Jean, Aby, Matilda, Alice. Neff, Henry. Wife - Sarah. Children - Emma, James, Amanda, Luke. Ness, Daniel. Wife - Lydia. Children - Cornelius, Daniel, Mary. Neiman, Nathaniel. Wife - Henrietta. f?l son. Olp, Noah. Wife - Sarah. Children - William, Lewis, James, Noah. Overdorff, George. Wife - Amanda. Pam, Walter. Boarder of Jacob Gohn. Paules, Henry. Wife - Charlotte. Children - Samuel, Kate, Ellen, Mary. Paules, William. Wife - Mary. Children - Frank, Reuben, Ammaline. Poet, John. Wife - Mary. Children - Nathaniel, Allen, Ida, Eli, Cora. Poet, Sam. Wife - Alice. Children - William, Charles. Poet, Samuel. Servant of William Taylor. Ream, Rebecca, Boarder of Sam Poet. Rost, Henry. Wife - Clara. Children - Emma, Lucy, Charles, Thomas. Runkle, Maggie. Servant of John Wise. Sevis, Julia. Widow. Shaeffer, Henry. Wife - Christiana. Children - Wil- liam. Shenk, Henry. Wife - Amanda. Children - George. Smith, James. Wife - Jane. Children - Charles. Smith, Jerimiah. Wife - Henrietta. Children - Frank- lin, Sevilla. Smith, John. Boarder of Catherine Meyer. Smith, Moses. Wife - Mary. Children - Daniel, Zachary. Smith, Wesley. Wife - Eliza. Children - Annie, Walter, Allen. Spangler, Daniel. Boarder of Jacob Gohn. Spangler, William. Boarder of Jacob Gohn. Spatz, Daniel. Wife - Annie. Children - Rufus, Ulisis, Daniel, William. Sprenkle, Samuel. Wife - Fannie. Children - Annie, Alice, Benjamen, Lizzie. Taylor, William. Wife - Lydia. Children - Henry, John, Barbara fwidowl. Wagner, i?l. Boarder of Catherine Meyer. Wallick, A.D. Wife - Jane. Children - Sally. Wallick, Henry. Children - Rebecca, Lydian, Ellen, William, Catherine. Weaver, Daniel. Wife - Mary. Children - Leah. Wegman, Henry. Wife - Catherine. Children - Annie, Henry, Selina, Martin. Wegman, John. Wife - Amanda. West, John. Servant of Henry Neff. Williams, E.G. Wife - Mary. Children - Eliza. Williams, Garver. Wife - Mary. Wilson, Joseph. Servant of John Wise, Jr. Wise, John, Jr. Wife - Christiana. Wise, John, Sr. Wife - Catherina. Children - John, Sarah, Annie, Ida, Edward. Wright, James. Servant of John Wise, Jr. Young, Jacob. Wife - Lucian. Children - Emmaline, John, Lucinda, Henrietta, Noah, Adam, Agnes, Lillie, Charles. RAPID GROWTH OF BOROUGH BEGINS Although much land was lost by the secession fsee next pagel, Red Lion's growth period had begun. lts population nearly doubled each 10-year census period during the first 30 years of the town's incorporated history. This mushroom growth slowed somewhat after that, but Red Lion continued to grow at a steady pace. RED LION POPULATION According to U.S. Census Figures Year Population Increase 1880 241 - 1890 524 283 1900 1,337 813 1910 2,098 761 1920 3,198 1,100 1930 4,757 1,559 1940 4,891 134 1950 5, 119 228 1960 5,594 475 1970 5,645 51 1980 fnot availablel The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial f wsu-ioao - F W tion of the town as well as the land the borough lost from secession. As can be seen, Red Lion went from 756 to Not long after the establishment of the borough, dissatisfaction grew among some of its inhabitants. lt is not clear today exactly what the problems were, but it is clear that they had to do with a large area of the borough being purely farm land. Also, there were some problems with taxation. At any rate, in 1884 a large por- tion of the borough again became township land. No at- tempt will be made to judge this secession because infor- 497 acres The areas area is sho the -0- l in size as a result of the secession. f Red Lion in 1880, 1884 and 1980. Red Llon's 1980 En by the shaded area. The original survey is outlined by ine, and the areas lost by the secession are shown with D l slanted lin s. Those who withdrew their lands from the borough matl0n that does not Seem bla5ed C3l'm0t be found. The and the ardgount of acreage are shown at the upper right portion of map tbelowl shows the original survey for the incorpora- the map. PETITIONERS ' , SCHEDULE AL 5, I ENRY N. NEFF at 117 if NAFTIN NEFF 9 14: X CNIRLES NEFF I IJ4 CNIRLES NEFF 43 I4 - .. .1oNN Farr .s as f ncaa vouna J so 5 Z'Z5?fZ1C5ffi 'LE' 'f if LE-V, -. i?fi',4i f'fff0 n Q5 'i I NFNNY Nosr I9 l00 KALTREIDE NENNr SHAEFFERSUM :Zi Sl ..-.LQ- ' DRGINAL CONTENT rss .9 ENRY AAD Hgplyf LAND o Nfns A5 0F .!fl0fll04 N . t -' -. . ' - -- ER .- X7 I . :ur . Xxfx .f .-' f F f 2 ,IJ w X 'J7w6,Y9HjEfF7? V. 1 l M! new soununnv-Q 5 EN I ! . nj OLD sounnnnv 1. xfofffw- r' - 'Y 2 1 new 711 f X f 3 i SFAW LE f 7 5 -- S -Y X 5,L1f1.74N xx - 5 .wmv ws: an Z f ff V rnyfvnfy i --,xx . w z. f X - X X f ' f X X .ucoa rouua I 'ir .1oNN wise' . '-' ' - ..,. xr JOHN - t, IAQZZDA ff! ! a sa., ff NPOET I My ,. NEFF clue ES I l ' XN fr 8 Hrfgffgs X, ig f X f 7 K - 'h if 7X MARTIN V , - ! 1 DANIEL SPOTTS , JOHN WISES. NEFF X f X ' h Nsmvr weawmv hd X f V-Q Hg Rl fnlf ' R50 LION BORO ,. , f 7 f .I , .. '. X -iq., II- - SHOWING new nounnanr I, j X K j f' PRESENT BOUNDARY- - X RIGINAL BORO LlNES-- .I 1. ' X .. nE.1EcrED AREA --- L,-ff L--X ll- I l y . SCALE 1 - 1000 l0f79 -,. 2 lu-1: - illllihlill '- - - - The First One Hundred Years 22 RBD LIUN Dentennial Q- ' 1880-1980 ' F E ANNEXATIONS By the time 1904 rolled around, Red Lion was a sizeable town of around 1,500 people. The cigar industry was flourishing, and the furniture industry was ready to burst forth. Red Lion was fast becoming a very desirable place to live and do business. Now, people began to ask to become admitted to the borough, rather than leave it. The following annexation information consists of ex- cerpts from the Golden Jubilee Book of 1930: the Linden Terrace containing 18 acres and 130 perches of land . . . on October 12, 1904. . . On August 12, 1907, their prayer was granted, and the section known as Seakstown, comprising 37 acres and 129 perches of land, was formally received into the borough . . . on the same day in 1907. This section, known as the Flinch- baugh tract and covering 33 acres of land from Gay Street along North Main Street to the Freysville Road, proved a substantial addition . . . the tract of land from John Gebhard's residence on East Broadway to the new Springvale Road was incorporated into the borough in the year 1927 . . . a section of land, representing the former Albert Smith farm, was laid out and developed by D. Frank Kaltreider and thereafter admitted into the borough during the year 1923 . . . Another important addition was made to the Borough of Red Lion on the south end, namely from the former borough line at Harry S. Flinchbaugh's property to Stump's Service Sta- tion fexclusivel . . . and the Neff tract of land on South Pine Street . . . the southeastern corner of Springvale and Felton Road, comprising the corner plot of Jacob Stabley and the properties of A. P. Davey and Charles H. Horn was joined to Red Lion proper in 1928 The Diamond Jubilee Book of 1955 contained the following information concerning borough annexations: The area of Red Lion has been increased since 1930 by the following annexations: November 1930 - Cabinet Co., Tract No. 1 and Martin Wagman Tract, 22.592 acres, November 1932 - West Broadway Extended, 7.831 acres, September 1933 - Chair Co. Tract and Carton Co. Tract, 13.869 acres, June 1942 - At Fair- mount Park, Wise Tract and Smeltzer Tract, 0.964 acres, August 1943 - Wise Avenue, Stine Tract and Thomp- son, et al Tract, 5.096 acres, November 1947 - Martin Street, Park Street to School Alley, 12.686 acres, December 1949 - 9 Tracts: Federal Cigar Co., Spotz Est., Fager-Ebert, Wilt-Sipe, Red Lion School District, Cabinet Co., Red Lion Enterprises, C. Flinchbaugh and Horn-Grove Tracts, 59.134 acres, November 1951 - Binder Tract and Rider Tract, 26.400 acresg February 1952 - Keener Tract, 21.590 acres, February 1952 - Snyder Tract, 7.395 acres. Since 1955, the following annexations have been transacted: June 1956 - the second Binder! Rider tract in Country Club Hills. November 1956 - The Hoff- master tract at the eastern boundary of Red Lion. December 1956 - the Edgewood tract, developed by George Smeltzer and Carl Anderson. May 1959 - The Red Lion Area School District tract at Pleasant View. The Gohn tract at the southern end of town. June 1968 - The Flinchbaugh Products tract. Total acreage of the borough is now 838.4, or just a little over 82 acres larger than the original 1880 survey. Due to current laws governing annexation it is doubtful that the town will ever grow larger in area. CHIEF BURGESSES AND MAYORS OF RED LION Red Lion's Elected Leaders - 1880-1980 1880-1882 1883-1884 1885-1886 1887- 1889 1890-1893 1894-1897 1898-1900 1901-1903 1904-1905 1906-1910 191 1- 1913 Henry Wagman John W. Burger Benjamin Zarfos Ephriam Roser W. M. Lentz Rudolph Neiman Amos W. Herrman John S. Streavig B. F. Zarfos Jacob Streavig Elmer E. Tyson 1914-1915 1916- 1920 1921-1930 1931-1942 1942-1949 1950-1953 1954-1957 1958-1969 1970-1973 1974-Prese George N. Yagle Charles Mayes Harry L. Haines Arthur McGuigan Raymond D. Roth Roy R. Smith Raymond D. Roth H. Norman Fishel Richard C. Eline nt Evans N. Fishel Due to incomplete records, this list may not be com- pletely accurate as far as years in office are concerned. FINANCIAL GROWTH Red Lion has grown not only in size and population . . . its development and growth in prosperity are in- dicated by the tax and assessed valuation figures shown below. Borough Borough Tax Duplicates Assessed Valuation 1880 3 130.85 S 64,425.00 1930 S 39,616.05 32,200,882.00 1955 5 54,404.48 S3,106,640.00 1979 S205,685.00 S6,513,400.00' 'Based supposedly on lf 5th the total value of land and improvements. However, it is generally held that the real value is higher. The First One Hundred Years DR. JOHN M. HYSON - FATHER OF RED LlON . One of Red Lion's pioneer citizens, and surely one of its leading promoters for over 55 years, Dr. Hyson was born in Hopewell Township in 1850 and moved to Red Lion after graduating from the Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1875. He was a dominant force behind Red Lion's incorporation, served on the first borough coun- cil, and was Borough Treasurer until his death in 1931. He was also a pioneer in Red Lion education, having served on early school boards. Hyson was an organizer and officer of Leo Independent Fire Co. 41, the First National Bank, Federal Cigar Company, Red Lion Water Company, Red Lion Board of Health and the Red Lion Opera Association. lndeed, there were few worthwhile activities in Red Lion during his lifetime in which he did not have an active part. An unusual story about Dr. Hyson is that while in medical school he treated a man who had been a soldier of the Revolutionary War fa drummer boy who lived to be at least 100J. Interesting, in that Dr. Hyson was known by many Red Lioners living today. Dr. John M. Hyson and his mother. TWO OF RED LlON'S L rx 'NJ 5' Raymond Roth moved to Red Lion from York in 1924, and opened an auto repair shop that he operated until 1977. He first served as Chief Burgess from 1942 through 1949, and then from 1954 through 1957. ln addition to his long and productive service as Chief Burgess, Raymond devoted much of his time to the Leo ln- dependent Fire Co., and was its Chief from 1934 to 1970. He was also a devoted lay member of St. Paul's Church, serving as a superintendent of the Sunday School from 1930 to 1950. He played an important part in the development of Red Lion's Youth Center. Chief Burgess Roth passed away in March of 1980. O H. Normar elected Chi that the tit system wa schedule w intersectio academy for the poli of Kaltreid 1979. I Fishel served on Red Lion Borough Council and was ef Burgess in 1958. lt was during his 12 years in office le was changed to Mayor. During this time the sewage initiated and completed, a regular street cleaning s adopted, adult crossing guards were stationed at busy ls, training for borough police at the state police 'as begun, and an accidentfhealth program was begun e force. Fishel was also a prime mover in the founding r Memorial Library. Mayor Fishel passed away in July of rsso-1930 il RED LION IN 1914 The preceding population, annexation and financial statistics show a constant growth pattern. However, a more substantial picture is shown by an article appearing in The York Dispatch on February 12, 1914. Following are excerpts from the full page article entitled, Thrifty Red Lion, A Model Borough . 1. Sixty-five dwelling houses were built during 1913, the building of 102 more definitely planned for next spring. 2. The Red Lion Table Company, capitalized at 350.000, has built a modernly equipped factory in the west end of town. Part of the site on which the plant is located was formerly occupied by a match factory which was destroyed by fire. The factory is to give employment to 100 hands when completely equipped. Directors of the company are George Holtzinger, Pres., C. S. LaMotte, secretary, W. H. Taylor, treasurerg Horace Welty, Michael Hose, George Kohler, B.S. Taylor, George Murphy, and J. Koch. 3. The Red Lion Opera House llater known as the Municipal Buildingi was to open 10 days after the article was written. It was built at a cost of S22,000, including what was defined as luxurious interior appointments. tviwilktp , 6 V RED LION Centennial ti M lf W Seating capacity was 1,100. The first directorate of the Opera House company was H. W. Sheeler, president, Dr. J. W. Hyson, treasurer, J. A. Miller, secretary, Horace Welty, C. E. Smith, D. A. Miller, and Dr. C. N. Trout. 4. The York Railways Co. had just completed a new passenger and freight station located across Charles Street from the new Opera House. 5. The Red Lion Athletic Association owned en- closed grounds complete with a modern grandstand. The holdings were valued at 555,000 This facility was located just east of North Main Street near the end of the 200 block. 6. The 65 homes built in 1913 averaged 52,000 in cost. lt was estimated that 9596 of the citizens of Red Lion owned their homes. 7. Other information included in the article was: there were 2 banks lthe People's State Bank was about to open to make threel, 65 cigar factories employing 900 hands, the Red Lion Furniture Co. that employed about 75 hands, a pretzel baking company employing 40 workmen, three cigar box factories, 20 stores, 3 hotels, several restaurants and bakeries, 3 coal yards, livery stables and 4 churches. Mm C t J. . ' 'ni'-wx wth' 05 1914 York County Farmer's Institute, held in the new Red Lion Opera House. David Horn can be seen near the center of the picture . . . no others could be identified. The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial 11- 1' ' B80-l980 ' 1 E RED LION HOMECOMlNG IN 1924 The Red Lion chapter of the Lions Club was organiz- ed in January of 1924. According to an article in a special section of the York Gazette and Daily, the organization got started in a big way. Because of the character of the citizenry of Red Lion, little charity work could be done by the organization and this fthe Homecoming Programl was really the first big thing attempted by the club. The Homecoming Program was to be Red Lion's first Early Red Lion Opera House photo. Sign reads Opera House Photo-Plays . big celebration . . . a forerunner of the huge 50th an- niversary celebration in 1930. Nearly 5,000 of the follow- ing progrrms for the event were distributed in Red Lion and mail Unio Church. Bethany Rev. H. represent Boos d to former residents and friends. Thursday Evening - 7:30 O'clock Thanksgiving services, St. John's Reformed ermon by Rev. M. R. Fleming, D.D., pastor of nited Brethren Church, address of welcome, H. Long, D.D., pastor of St. John's Church, ing the borough council. Friday Evening - 7:30 O'clock er night at the Red Lion Opera House. Amos W. Herifiann, Esq., York, presiding. Addresses by former re idents and by local talent under the direction of Charles Gates. Saturday Afternoon - 2:30 O'clock Parade by school children, firemen and other civic ' i organizat dustrial fl Ban ons, prizes to be awarded. fThere were also in- oats and at least 3 bands.l Saturday Evening - 6 O'clock uet by Lions Club to all former residents. T. E. Brooks, ldie president, toastmaster. The and chur range ap Com Sunday Morning isitors are invited to attend the Sunday School h services of their choice. All churches will ar- ropriate programs. Sunday Afternoon - 2 O'clock munity meeting, Adam E. Kohr, Hanover, pre- siding. Address by John Alexander, secretary of the The Walllck House, longtime landmark, 1889. The First One Hundred rears RED LIUN Centennial E nn, n Chairman of Homecoming - T. E. Brooks. World's Sabbath School association, Chicago, Ill. Music by local talent, under direction of Charles N. Gates. The celebration itself was not of significant impor- tance, but it demonstrated the spirit of the young town. Also, due to the celebration, a lot of history and informa- tion about the town was published, including the follow- ing: 1. Population was judged at about 4,000. 2. Employment by the cigar industry was estimated at 2,000 men and women, receiving about 33,000,000 in wages annually. Production of cigars was about 200,000,000 per year. 3. Red Lion had 2 stores in 1880, compared to the 1924 count of 16 general stores, 2 hardware stores, 3 drug stores, 3 ladies and 3 gents clothing stores, 3 chain stores, 5 meat stores, 4 coal dealers, 4 restaurants, 6 automobile dealers, 2 farm implement dealers, 2 ice plants, 4 barber shops, 5 furniture factories, 3 banks, 3 box factories, 3 print shops, 4 plumbing establishments, 2 jewelers, a mill, ice cream factory, laundry, canning fac- tory, lumber yards, stock yards, livery stables, etc. 4. More than 32,000,000 worth of furniture was shipped annually from the 5 furniture factories in town. The first furniture factory fthe Red Lion Furniture Fac- toryi was established in 1907. 5. More than half a million dollars - almost 6 miles - of streets were paved during 1923 and 1924. ln addi- tion, the Charles Street bridge was built for a cost of 318,000 6. Nearly all the residents of Red Lion owned their own home, and most owned one or more automobiles. 7. 73 new buildings were erected in 1924 at a cost of S800,000. 8. Over 5,000 evergreens and shrubs were ordered for the beautification of Fairmount Park, which was then under the lease of Roman Spangler. IN MEMORIAL OF A LEADING CITIZEN The 1930 Golden Jubilee Book featured a memorial of Catherine Meyer, and the 1955 Diamond Jubilee Book memorialized Dr. John Hyson. These tributes were rightfully given, for these two people played extremely important parts in the development of Red Lion. In the memory of many people living today are the accomplishments and personality of another Red Lion leading citizen, Harry L. Haines. Mr. Haines was born the J,-f F A . A ' 4' fn. 4' t . ' X' 'LQ' if 9 i ' I 1 -I r pf-dd Harry L. Haines. The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial il- n son of Ambrose and Rebecca Wallick fHenry Wallick's daughterl Haines a few days after the incorporation of Red Lion, at the first Wallick House fon the east side of South Main Street at the squarel. He attended Red Lion public schools, and later worked as a hand and salesman in the cigar industry. He married the former Cora Ness who bore him five children - the late Henry L. Haines, Mary R. Stabley fSilver Springs, Md.l, Charlotte R. Stabley fSeaford, Del.l, George W. Haines fSebastian, Fla.l and the late M. Jeannette Trout. Harry Haines Porto Rico Cigar Co., now the borough office. ln 1912 he entered the cigar manufacturing business in partnership with S. S. Sechrist. Haines later was the sole owner of his own business, H. L. Haines Sz Co., operating as many as 3 factories. He retired from the cigar business in 1936. During the first World War, Haines was identified with almost every drive and undertaking of the Red Cross, Liberty Loans, War Chest and similar projects. He was honored with a certification of appreciation from President Woodrow Wilson. Haines was first elected as Chief Burgess of Red Lion in 1921, a position to which he was elected three times. Before his first term of office there were no paved streets in town. By the time he left office, every street and many of the alleys in town were paved. Improvement of the town's street lighting is also attributed to his leadership. Haines was the General Chairman for the 1930 Golden Jubilee Celebration, and was active as a leader in the former Bethany United Brethren Church. He held numerous executive positions with the Lions Club, American Red Cross, Keystone Automobile Club, Boy Scouts of America, York County Boroughs Assoc., Masons, Visiting Nurse Asociation, and the York County Cigar Manufacturers Association. From 1894 to 1916 Haines was a well-known baseball player, playing on Red Lion and York teams as a shortstop and catcher. He was offered a contract with the Baltimore Orioles by the famous John J. McGraw. The accomplishments in sports of Haines' son, Henry Gil-linky7! book. In United 72nd, 7 served a leader of the Pennsylvania Delegation, was a member and a sary of Haines, are written in the sports section of this 930, Haines was elected to his first term as tates Congressman. He was a member of the rd, 74th, 75th and 77th Congresses, where he of the Post Office and Post Roads Committee, m mber of the commission for the 75th anniver- ettysburg. Among legislation he introduced was a bill aut orizing the carrying of air mail by the post office. It w s due mainly to Congressman Haines efforts that the Red Li Craley, the facility resent postal facility was erected in 1935. The n area's other U.S. Congressman, Neiman was in office when the 396,000 remodeling of was done in 1964. Perliaps one of the more meaningful tributes to Harry H ines lwho died in 19471 was given by a political opponeirt, Chester Gross, who succeeded Haines in Congress. Addressing the House in 1947, Gross said, Mr. Haines was elected and served here for 10 years, and alw him bes or did n to say a San' Speaker ys carried the esteem of his friends who knew and lived closest with him. Whatever they said t say of Mr. Haines, there was one thing you had out him: He was always a gentleman. Rayburn, of Texas, who served a long term as of the House, had this to say about Haines: I knew him all the years he was a member of the House of Represe ntatives. I remember him, and I always shall, as an earnest, honest, able servant of the people . . . Harry L. Haines was a prime leader during Red Lion's ' gzolden years - the 20 s, 30 s and 40's. All of us should r spect his selfless, untiring efforts to promote the interests of his town and his people. . ' saw ...... i,, wwQt?5 L ' .lun Lion The Haines. 58r10 . my-rt...-i... . .f f.. tre, first operated by W. J. Rothensis, friend of Mr. Opened in 1930, it sat next to the present Murphy's The First One Hundred Years 28 FROM THEN 'TIL NOW Red Lion has gone through quite a transition from its boom town era of the 1890's through 1940's. lt is no longer primarily an industrial town or the almost- exclusive shopping center ofthe area. Gone are the days of constant bustling activity, before the time of suburban shopping centers, television and 2 and 3-car families. Nearly everywhere in town there has been change. Sometimes, in just one building lot, there can be con- siderable change as seen in the 4-picture series fnext pagel. And the Red Lion square is a study in change itself - the 1886 Wallick House has been torn down . . . the Kaltreider cigar factory, then livery stable, then Harry Haines' Porto Rico cigar factory, then retail stores, and now the borough office building - 85 years of change in one spot . . . the old Baker!Shenberger!Caslow! Wallick lnns, the temporary LaMotte cigar storefpool hall, then a miniature golf course, and now Ampacher and Mellinger's service station . . . the attractive, spacious Lion Theater, seating 2,100 people, is now a parking lot . . . the old Neiman home, changed to the American Legion Post 4543, burned and was torn down, and the new American Legion building is across the square where a bakery, then a used car lot, was located . . . Henry Wallick's house, then Cal LalVlotte's cigar store, was torn down to make room for the First National Bank Know Southern Pennsylvanial which was recently remodeled extensively . . . and the traffic portion of the square itself has undergone many changes. Although a healthy balance of industry and com- merce exists in 1980, Red Lion has leaned toward being a residential town, with a major portion of its inhabitants employed outside of town. However, one very important factor has not escaped from our town, and that is the pride of its people. One can see this pride when walking or driving through its streets that are well paved, clean and embellished with attractive homes and businesses. One can see pride in its impressive schools and recrea- tional facilities . . . in its public buildings such as the new bi? A . 1+ , , gp. if 1 I.. . J .fax lvl E 1 , ,lm l ,J 3. i ,g A fi , i. a1,'...wrmiw4+.. 4+ ' Nfl i tit? ,lillllIl'IIIllllllllllllll - I Henry Wallick's House . . . then Cal LaMotte's Cigar Store . . . J Z..- ..-fflgirif . V .. X fx -l ,.. -f'..:if6' s ag, -x, s.. : . il ' X' ' .Y T as 1 s- - rt- fv' A . -L-.A-.ee ' . '- Fil l:f:iQ'ei5f2-'1fe::- if lr' til' , - . 1 Ealqzr Q i ' it ' ' Ja --1 ,. F' . 'I .r .V . Ck--'. grill Y. fl .fs W ul now site of Southern Pennsylvania Bank Community Building and Fire Company!VNA building . . . in the many evident accomplishments of its civic organizations . . . and in the ongoing dedication of the people of its many churches. This completes the general history of Red Lion. The following histories of our town's businesses, organiza- tions, schools, churches, etc., and the people who made them live and flourish will shed more light on the ongoing history that is Red Lion. First complete building at right is now the Red Lion Cigar Store. Taken sometime after 1905. Latest known picture of Catherine Meyer home. Third floor and tur- ret section at front were additions to original house. The John Wise family shortly before 1920. ln 1865, John Wise pur- chased a large farm that extended from what is now E. Broadway to S. Main Street. He bought it from a Jacob Strayer, who operated a hotel in 1860 at the location that became the Wise farm house, the southeast corner of Vine and E. Lancaster Streets. Pictured are: lst row, l. to r., Catherine Warner Wise, John Wise, Sr.: 2nd row, John Taylor, Andrew Wise, E. Frank Wise, John Gebhard: 3rd row, William H. Wise, Annie Wise Taylor, Noah Stabley, Minnie Wise Flinchbaugh, Ida Wise Stabley, Sarah Elizabeth Wise Gebhard. Red Lion High School Time Capsule, buried during our nation's Bicentennial, to be opened in 2026. Y a X 1 - '4 fe 4. . ' 51.,'.QJflLf ' a. e if 1 vf ! 1. Xl .i fi 2.43. k iln ! V H : 1 i Q + ' ' ' ' .fkfg 3151 .,gie:s9k,:ei3 Q K xfinlifikv 1-yvJ'T:-W . i 1 - , egg... 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W dill!! in ,, . - .-l? 'c3 f.'f 'F'C,Qf'.. li 'U tv X... :I l. . FFF? -' , Ljf:v'9.,. ..' :-. . , K '- ff' li: 1 my L llwlu i .T at nltlllwl 111i U5 l if-sf -'- Lf A Meyer Hall, Red Lion Hotel, Baublitz House, now Lutz apartments. The same build- ing with 4 different faces . Built about 1870. H .V lille- f.:s'1 ' I H I 9 rx P vi North Main St. looking south. Contino building at left. Note man watering down the dirt street. The Red Lion Table Company sometime between its beginning in 1914 and 1916 when the Ebert Furniture Company was moved from Philadelphia to alongside the Table Co. Note absence of homes now standing in the area. Ye ' Seth Minnich home and wallpaper store in 1887 fabovel. Seth's grandson, Quay, and his family live today in the house at the left Qbelowl, built around the wallpaper store. House to right has also been changed considerably. e I ! iff , 9 Center square when Henry Wallick's hotel and his home were across W. Broadway from each other. Note stone crosswalks. Henry C. Fauth's Cafe, around 1900. Located in Meyer Building Know Contino'sl. Red Lion's premier trumpet player, Wilton Hutton, surrounded by the famous Laurel and Hardy, in Cincinnati, in 1942. For about 50 years, Hutton played his horn with pit orchestras in theaters, big name bands such as Jerry Wald, Clyde McCoy and Sammy Kaye, and entertaining as both musician and comedian in USO shows and aboard cruise ships. The North End Baseball Field sometime after 1913. Men standing in foreground: l. to r., Horace Throne, Archie Smith, J.B. Herr- man, Harry McGuigan, Howard Sheeler, H.H. Mlnnich, Samuel Barshinger, Garfield Mitzel, Charles Gates. RED l.l0N Centennial 11- ii THESE OLD TIMERS RE EMBER RED LION IN DAYS O YORE. Bayard E. Shindler was born in Windsor Township July 6, 1888, and moved to Red Lion at age one and a half years. He worked in the cigar and tobacco industries all his working years, and remembers riding his horse to the watering trough at the Rising Sun Hotel on the north- east corner of Franklin 8: W. Broadway. The hotel was then a frame building, later razed by Jake Householder, who built the present building about 1899. J. Benton Warner was born in Chanceford Town- ship Sept. 9, 1888 and has lived at 222 N. Main St., since 1912. He was a school teacher, and later was cashier of the First National Bank, lSouthern Penna.l. He started his banking career in 1907 and continued until his retirement. Clarence E. Jacobs was born April 1, 1889 in Fakestown near Yorkanna and moved to Red Lion in 1911. He began making cigars at age 13 and had to have a state working permit. He first made cigars 'Lout and out , all by hand, and was paid 23C per hundred. 500 cigars was considered a good day's work. He was a World War I soldier. Mrs. Elsie Sechrist Laucks was born in Red Lion April 19, 1889 and taught in the Red Lion schools for a number of years. She was graduated from High School in 1904, in the first four-year class in the old Fort Sumpter building where the Leo Fire building now stands. She remembers when Levi Kaltreider's livery stable stood on the site of the borough offices, and was later razed for the present building which was originally the Porto Rico Cigar Co. O. Seden Grove, 140 S. Main Street was born in Windsor township January 26, 1889 near Brownton and moved to Red Lion Christmas day in 1911. He worked almost entirely in the cigar and tobacco industries. llVlr. Grove died shortly after his interview.l John Matthews was born April 24, 1887 in Chance- ford township and moved to Red Lion in 1910. He remembers when a Mr. James Kelly drove stage from the river to Red Lion in the early 1900s. His working years were spent in the cigar and tobacco industries. Raymond Stine was born December 4, 1889 and is a World War I veteran. George C. Rodgers was born in Benson, Maryland, January 30, 1885 and came to Red Lion in 1925, where he was a crane operator for many years. Everett Gemmill was born in Lower Chanceford Township March 14, 1889 and moved to Red Lion in 1905. Among other skills, he was a painter and carpenter and wor ed for the Internal Revenue Service for a number dl years. He is a veteran of World War I. Margie Streavig Steward was born in Spry on March 2 , 1889 and came to Red Lion at the age of six years. Minerva Herrman Eline was born in Red Lion March 22, 1889 and is the daughter of Squire J. B. Herr- man, founder of the present Herrman Printing Company in 1892. Claude E. Stabley was born May 31, 1889, close to Winterstown at the Hartley Post Office. Worked in the n . . furniture i dustry for 42 years. Moved to Red Lion in 1897. Mrs. arrie Stein was born February 5, 1891 and was a cig r roller. She averaged 1000 cigars a day. Earl . Hartman, who was born on S. Main Street on May 4, 1894, remembers when his father C. W. Hartman ormed the Red Lion News Agency in 1903. Earl Hartman carried papers at the age nine. Mr. Hart- man began his banking career in 1915 at the Peoples State Bank. He opened what is now the main office of Southern Penna. Bank, 2055 S. Queen Street, and worked there until his retirement. Flore ce Berensen was born near Rocky on November? 29, 1889 and now resides with Mr. Sc Mrs. Earl E. Hartman, 116 W. Broadway. Ray . Snyder of Wise Avenue was born in N. Hopewell ownship, April 13, 1888. He moved to Red Lion in 19 3 to his present address. He was a brick layer all his wor ing years. Claud Barnhart was born in Woodbine, Jan. 27, 1884 and moved to 126 First Avenue in 1901, where he still lives. He worked in the cigar industry until he was 85. Stella McGuigan Fishel was born in Bittersville Sept. 28 889, and moved to Red Lion in 1899. She rolled an acked cigars for many years. L 21 Iva Rebecca Smeltzer was born in Chanceford Township, Sept. 24, 1888, and was a cigar maker. Lucinda Myers was born in York Township Jan. 11, 1885, and was a cigar packer in Red Lion. Elsie Hoffman was born Feb. 20, 1882. She is presently in a nursing home in Manheim, Pa. As a re ult of personal interviews of these people by C. Mervin Ifaltreider of the Centennial Book Committee, the following bits and facts about old Red Lion were uncovered: The First One Hundred Years RBD LIUN Centennial Q- n RED LION'S NONAGENARIANS 1 n 'Q 5 wi I 'I if ,, in 3 aff CIAUD FLORENCE MINERVA BARNHART BEHRENSEN ELINE XR m -an 5-ru ,K r-aff Z? If In . in nf' A nn-1 f Ll 5 . K A D Nav- EVERETI' CLARENCE ELSIE GEMMILL JACOBS LAUCKS Y A L BAYARD REBECCA RAYMOND SHINDLER SMELTZER STINE MAMIE BENTON LUCINDA STEWARD WARNER MYERS STELLA FISHEL GEORGE RODGERS CLAUDE STABLEY RAY W. SNYDER The First One Hundred Years 33 RBD LION Centennial ll- ij DO YOU REMEMBER: bv the C When Bill Dull drove a two-horse stage daily from Red Lion to York, delivering freight? Each horse had a bell hanging from its collar and one could hear him com- ing through Seakstown. When West Broadway from 1st Avenue west was called Seakstown? When D. D. Miller delivered bread door-to-door with his two-horse bakery wagon for 4C a loaf? When a black crepe for the elderly and a white crepe for the young was placed on the front door of the deceas- ed's home, and the body was kept in the home until the day of the funeral? The black horse-drawn hearse with glass sides through which the coffin was visible? When all the streets in Red Lion were unpaved and the occupants along Braodway would sprinkle the street to allay the dust? L. C. Stein delivering Pan Dandy bread from his wagon and bread was 4C a loaf? And W. B. Warner delivering milk from two large cans in his wagon? He would pick up the container at the front door of homes to fill with milk. Milk was 5C a quart. When the first hill beyond the RR. tracks on E. Broadway was called Plaster Hill? When religious camp meetings were held in the woods on the west side of Camp Street each summer? When during World War I and World War Il, each home with someone in the armed forces had a flag bordered in red with a blue star in the center for each member in the service? A gold star was used to indicate those who gave their lives. The miniature golf course on the southeast corner of the square, which, many years previous, was occupied The Alley an aslow Inn, one of Red Lion's earliest hotels. Red Lion Canning factory at the corner of O'San Lancaster Street operated by J .M. Flinchbaugh and Geo ge Leber? Now the location of Arthur M. Meads Tobacco The the west Company. Match factory and later the Cracker factory, to of N. Franklin Street just beyond the R.R. tracks, which burned to the ground about 1907? Wh n the Post Office was located at 33 N. Main Street: The next Post Office was at 70 N. Main, now Herrman Printing. The in the re Band Fair held annually in a long frame building ar of 12 W. High Street? Also used as a skating rink and market house. the woo was on north? The WheLn the baseball diamond was located just west of s at Fairmount Park? When the next ball park the east side of N. Main St., from about 230 Red Lion Fair at Fairmount Park with the large Horticulture Hall or building and the horse stalls along Boundary Avenue from Park Street west? This was after the base Lou ball field was moved to N. Main Street ie Jackson, in the early 19002 operated Fair- mount Park and it was filled with people of all ages every Saturday ,1 night throughout the summer, And the Merry- go-round to the rear of the Band Stand? There was a band co ncert every Saturday evening and the benches were m de of boards fastened to two trees. Refreshments were se ved, with ice cream being the most popular and costing ive cents for a cone or plate. The refreshment building was the favorite of children. The dance pavilion attracted many couples. Ei-ll. 4-. i'f f,23 'f5 YL -f in ' if sf 1 r K I ,. . 'i ,- ,xx ,gl K 'ff-,rr-arg, -5, ' Q .ff-:f4imf1. gf. . ' fill' 'Hifi . nfrffrtanrn 7 f i :H .pw I sig my 1 gl if -uf,-fl 2'-' , . Il, ' -:--. , Dance pavilion in Fairmount Park, operated by Louie Jackson. When the garbage dump was along the right side of S. Main The Olewiler Chestnu Wh Street just below Dr. Edw. F. Holland's office? Brick Yard, owned and operated by Mose , on the left side of S. Main Street, below t? Olewiler moved to California about 1907. n the Ku Klux Klan was quite active in Red Lion in the IZZOS? The First One Hundred Years 1 RBD LIUN Centennial rl- ii When the D. C. Kaltreider cigar factory was moved from the rear of the Kaltreider Library, in 1903, to its pre- sent location at 212-214 W. Broadway, and is now a twin dwelling? D. Frank Kaltreider then built a modern cigar factory which was later occupied by Otto Eisenlohr Cigar manufacturers, after which it was the W. C. Frutiger cigar factory until razed. General Cigar Company occupied this factory prior to Eisenlohr. D. C. Kaltrelder Cigar Factory, 1901. When the first street cars came to Red Lion in 1902 and during heavy snows, the track was swept clean with a rotary sweeper attached to the front of the car? When John Detwiler's cigar box factory was at the lower end of E. High St.? When a mug of beer cost a nickle and one could help oneself to free snacks such as bologna, cheese, tripe, pretzels and crackers? When during the 4th of July parades, the Civil War veterans had the places of honor? When the Winter building on N. Main Street built in 1905 was occupied on the left side by Haines' Big Store which was operated by Henry and Howard lnnerst. On the right side was the Interborough Gas Company managed by George Althouse. The waiting room and freight station of the York Railways Company, still standing on the N.E. corner of N. Charles 8: Avenue? When most homes in Red Lion had hog pens andfor chicken houses to the rear of their lots? Vegetable gardens were commonplace in back yards. Coal was delivered in high coal wagons and the delivery man would carry the coal on his shoulder in a metal bushel container? Coal sold for 964.00 a ton. E. E. Tyson, J. S. Knisley, T. H. Knisley and Harvey Briggs were some of the coal dealers. Ice was delivered door-to-door during the summer? The ice was kept in the ice house, packed in saw dust from the time of cutting in the ice ponds until delivery in the summer. One could buy an ice cream cone for a penny, also 2 for 5C, and 56? When there was a log house standing on the south- east corner of Charles Street and West Broadway, where the Burg Funeral Home now stands? There were 3 large Apricot trees in back of it. When Red Lion High School's colors were red and black? The change from the original gold and black took place around 1916 by Professor William Ott. However, they were changed back to gold and black around 1922 due to the insistence of Red Lion alumni. For a quarter one could buy: a pound of hamburg for 12C, 2 loaves of bread for 8C, and a quart of milk for 50? No wonder the man in Spry, when his wife asked for money, asked what she did with the quarter he gave her last week. South Main Street had a board walk on the east side from the square south? There were many boardwalks on Red Lion streets. They were later replaced with brick sidewalks. Red Lion's first Boy Scout Troup in camp at Muddy Creek Forks in 1916. Prof. Bayard Beatty was the scout master. The one-story Fort Sumpter school, where the Leo Fire Company building now stands? The first High School was located in this building. The 1901 class had eleven graduates. At that time it was a three-year high school, the first four-year class graduating in 1904. Maish's livery stable to the rear of 35 W. Broadway? The stone school house, still standing as a dwelling at 669 Country Club road? When it cost 5C admission to the movies and Pearl The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial 11- a White played in the Perils of Pauline, a weekly serial in the middle 'teens? Alvin Fauth's blacksmith shop in the alley between S. Pine 8: Main Sts.? When W. Broadway was paved in 1922? One-story Fort Sumpter and Belfry Schools. Arthur Meads remembers attending 4th grade, taught by Bert Stein, in a 2-room, 2-story building at rear of 140 First Ave. in 1907. Harvey Waughtel taught on 2nd floor. Only the foundation remains at this writing. When there were only four houses on S. Franklin Street: All on the left side, and only two houses on Linden Avenue? The following merchants: L. C. Stein's and Mitzel's stores on S. Main. T. C. Miller's grocery, Genhard gl McKee's clothing store and D. D. Miller's bakery on E. Broadway. C. O. LaMotte's cigar store, D. C. Kauffman's general store, P. C. Flinchbaugh's pool room, Miller 8a Plank's plumbing, the Red Lion Hotel, Harvey Keeney's barber shop, Ziegler's Department Store, J. W. Kelly's grocery, all on N. Main Street. Also on N. Main was Haines' Big Store, operated by Innerst Brothers and Moody's and Otto Strock's drug stores. Also E. H. Wagman's butcher shop at the corner of High 8z N. Main. T. C. Smith's bakery, Henry Tyson's grocery and Pappy Waughtel's grocery on W. Broadway, as well as M. S. Heindel's grocery 8: Zarfos 8: Burg's store. When moving picture shows were on the second floor of the Spangler building and the Odd Fellows met on the third floor? Later called the Winter building and built by William Spangler. When the next movie house was in the one story frame building at 15 S. Main Street, owned by H. W. Sheeler and operated by Jess and Bob Quigley? The music for these silent movies was furnished by piano which w s played by Isaac Stabley, Martha Ziegler, Velma Hiindel and Ruth Quigley. Movie When gallons fo When Many hoi were open When on S. Mann St. 1 gasoline sold for 12V2 cents a gallon or eight r one dollar? 1 Red Lion had over a hundred cigar factories? nes had licenses for the making of cigars and rated by one person, usually by a housewife. 1 the work week was five and a half days, or fifty five hours-and cigar rollers received twenty cents per hun- dred ciga When .s? This was during the Great Depression. 1 there were three hotels in Red Lion dispensing beer Sz liquor? -JL ..,, , The First One Hundred Years 1 RED LIIJN my Centennial ggi' nn- 'l' L 880-V980 ' ' W When Louis Jacksonis cigar box factory was located at 31 South Pine Street? When the little red brick building just east of N. Charles St. along the M. 8: P. R.R. was Red Lion's first lock-up. Still standing. l Lock-up built in late 18905. The grandstand of Red Lion's baseball park on the east side of North Main Street and to the rear of the 130's. When Red Lion reached its zenith in the manufactur- ing of hand made cigars? Red Lion made almost one sixth of all the cigars made in the United States. The Furniture lndustry in Red Lion employed many hundreds of men in the following factories: Red Lion Furniture Company, Red Lion Cabinet Company, the Ebert Furniture Company, Red Lion Table Company and the York County Chair Company? There was no room in Red Lion for idle hands? Red Lion's industries offered employment to anyone who wanted to work. One could purchase a Model T Ford for under three hundred dollars? The Model T Ford was started by cranking with the use of a hot-shot battery, after which the key was switched to magneto on which it would run. View of the square in 1925 during the building of the First National Bank: Now Southern Pennsylvania. On the right is the temporary building in which Marquis LaMotte had a meat market in the front and a cigar store to the rear. The First One Hundred Years RBD LIIIN Centennial L ij VICTORIAN VIGNETTES for what else happened in 18801 While Red Lion may have been the first municipality to be incorporated in 1880 fJanuary 165, it was not the only one. Nearby Steelton was incorporated from Mifflin Township on January 26, 1880, while Delta was created from Peach Bottom Township on June 24, 1880. Penn Township was incorporated from Heidleberg Township on November 8, 1880. The population of our nation in 1880 was 50,155,783 people. New York became the first state to exceed 5 million population. On January 27, Thomas Alva Edison was granted a patent for his incandescent electric lamp. He found that a carbonized cotton filament would last about 40 hours. Under the authority of the 14th. amendment, the Supreme Court handed down a decision forbidding the barring of Negroes from jury duty. The first successful 5-and-10-cent store was established by Frank W. Woolworth in Lancaster, Pa. By 1911 he owned more than 1,000 such stores throughout the U.S. On March 24, the Salvation Army was brought to America by Commissioner George Railton and seven women from London, where the organization had been established in 1865. Evangeline Booth, daughter of the founder of the Salvation Army, headed the United States branch in 1904. She eventually became General of the lnternational Salvation Army. Illiteracy in the United States was estimated to be 17 percent of the population. James A. Garfield was nominated as the candidate for the Republican Party. The convention was held in Chicago on June 2-8. Chester A. Arthur was named as his running mate. It required 36 ballots to nominate Gar- field and Arthur. At its convention in Cincinnati on June 22-24, the Democratic Party nominated General Winfield Scott Hancock, a well known Union general with no known political experience. His running mate was William H. English of Indiana. On May 20, Lord Murphy won the 7th. annual Ken- tucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Kentucky. He earned 53,550 on a fast track under jockey Schauer. Trackage of U.S. railroads increased to 93,671 miles, covering all the then settled area of the nation. George Eastman patented his first successful roll film. A native of Rochester, New York, he later placed on the market his first commercial film, cut into strips and sealed TK Top row row: Lau : Mamie Dellinger Matthews, Beatrice Dellinger. Bottom ra I. Neff, Hazel Quigley Smith, Arrye Anstine Olp. in a boic camera, which had to be shipped to the factory for removal and developing. Thf safety razor was devised in New York City by the Kampf Brothers. C narle Horse became common parlance for a muscle Chicag V strain in the leg. Billy Sunday and Joe Quest, two baseball players, coined the term when a horse they bicked in a race pulled up lame. On Presid elector popula. November 2, James A. Garfield was elected nt, receiving 4,453,295 popular votes and 214 l votes. Winfield S. Hancock polled 4,444,082 votes and 155 electoral votes. York County voted for Hancock, 11,582 and for Garfield, 7,87O. Red Lion v Garfield. Ori peared Amerie electric oted 31 votes for Hancock, and 35 votes for November 8, French actress Sarah Bernhardt ap- at Booth's Theatre in New York City to begin an an tour. ty to light its streets Wabash, Indiana introduced the innovation of using i ' ' . m So Dallast Hanov Towns 2,155g fe The First One Hund e comparative population statistics in 1880: wn, 482, Delta, 269, East Prospect, 250, r, 2,3175 Hellam, 1,6393 Lower Chanceford ip, 2,4719 Red Lion, 241, Windsor Township, York, 13,979: and York Township 2,370. d Years REU LIUN Centennial tt- I ij RED LIO BORO The borough of Red Lion is governed by a Mayor! Council! Manager form of government with powers and duties established by the Borough Code of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania. In Red Lion, the Council is the main governing body. This is called a ustrong council type of government, op- posed to the strong mayor type such as the city of York, where the Mayor presides over Council. Red Lion Borough Council is made up of seven elected individuals I4-year termsl of which one is elected President by its members icurrently Sterling Smithl. Council meets at least once a month in the Borough Of- fice Building, center square. The duties of the council are: to make and preserve records of its meeting, to enact, revise, repeal or amend such rules, regulations, ordinances or resolutions as it shall deem beneficial to the borough, and provide for the enforcement of same. Also, to establish policies ap- plicable to employees and services, to fix the compensa- tion of all borough officers, appointees and employees, to require accuracy and integrity in the financial manage- ment of all borough funds, including budgeting, expend- ing, budgetary control, investment, reporting and auditing of the same. Also, to appoint members of the various commissions and authorities. From the afore-mentioned duties comes the respon- sibilities of maintenance and operation of the borough's properties, overseeing borough employees, and making up the budget. The Red Lion Mayor's chief responsibility is the operation of the Red Lion Police Department. His office is located in the Police Department Offices on the second floor of the borough office building. Duties of the Mayor are: to preserve order, to enforce ordinances and regula- tions, to remove nuisances, and to exact faithful perfor- mance in the duties of the appointed police officers. Also, to execute all papers and documents required by law, keep account and report tat least monthly? all monies received by his office, and to report to Council from time to time on the state of the borough and make recom- mendations to Council on matters of borough concern. The office of Mayor is an elected position with a 4-year term. Currently serving in this capacity is Evans Fishel. The position of Borough Manager was created by ordinance on February 10, 1960 and the first appoint- ment was made March 7, 1960. Mr. Howard W. GH GOVERNM Keeports, who had served as Borough Secretary since January 5, 1942, was named to fill the position. The Borough Manager, in accordance with regula- tions and policy adopted by Council and the Authorities, directs all functions of the borough except the police ser- vice. In addition, he is also responsible for the manage- ment of the Dallastown-Yoe Water System under the regulations and policy of the Dallastown-Yoe Water Authority. The position of Borough Manager carries with it a heavy responsibility which encompasses the following areas of service: Accounting, budgeting, fund manage- ment, local, state and federal reporting, record keeping, operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds and recreational facilities, street construction and main- tenance, street lighting, street sweeping, snow removal, water service and maintenance, sewer system main- tenance and planning and zoning enforcement. The following persons have served as Red Lion Borough Manager: Howard W. Keeports - March 7, 1960 to December 1, 1967, Norman E. Miller - March 25, 1968 to July 25, 1968, Arthur M. Murray - February 17, 1969 to January 18, 1971, Carl E. Seitz - January 18, 1971 to July 21, 1979, and Raymond E. Arnold, Jr. - July 22, 1979 and presently serving. Orlo W. Ackenbach was named Administrative Assistant and began serving in that capacity on April 16, 1978. The borough properties include the Borough Office Building, center square, a maintenance garage, the former incinerator plant, and the now unused sewer plant - all located near the end of West High Street, the Cabin Creek and Beaver Creek impoundments, totaling 260 acres, located in Windsor and Lower Windsor Town- ships, the Cabin Creek Filtration Plant in Windsor Township, and Fairmount Park. Considering all the property and the size of the borough itself, it takes 30 full time and 12 part time employees to keep it going. This work force includes clerical, maintenance, law enforcement and ad- ministrative employees. The borough budget, which totals S4-95,035 for 1980, breaks down to provide funds for the following: police protection, garbage collection, buildings and park maintenance, the Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commissions, fire protection, highway maintenance, snow removal, traffic signs and signals, the Kaltreider Memorial Library, the Shade Tree Commission, and other lesser expenses. The First One Hundred Years 1 RED LIUN V Centennial 'TTT sr, ii Red Lion Borough Officials. Seated, left to right: Evans N. Fishel, Mayor: Sterling E. Smith, Council President: John T. Miller, Solicitor. Standing, left to right: Orlo W. Achenbach, Ad- ministrative Assistant-Assistant Secretary: Richard C. Eline, Vice President: Theodore C. Weiler, Council: C. Martin Neff, Council: John l. Bucher, Council: Myles E. Lloyd, Jr., Council: Shannon K. Mayes, Council: and Raymond E. Arnold, Jr., Borough Manager- S9Cretary. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Studio l Past Borough Council Presidents, Chief Burgess and Mayor: seated, l. to r., Charles P. McGuigan, Harold Neff, Raymond Roth tChief Burgess and Council Pres.l, Maurice E. Ward, Kenneth K. Poet: standing, l. to r., Glenn H. Cooper, Blair G. Barshinger, Sterling E. Smith, Noah L. Smith, Richard C. Eline fMayorJ. Other Council Presidents living in 1980: Fred K. LaMotte, Charles H. Stump, Frederick T. CODE. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Studio Red Lion Zoning Hearing Board. Left to right: Sterling E. Stump: Marley A. Becker, Chairman: and Roy E. Grove. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Studio ll 0 Red Planning Commission. Seated, left to right: Ross E. Bosley, E. Stump, Chairman: Merle Dellinger. Standing, left to Bradley D. Smith, Charles D. Stine. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Studio S .Mx The Red Lion Recreation Commission. Seated, left to right: Fayne Holland, Ann Heisler, Ronald Fitzkee, and Philip Golden, Chair- man. Standing, left to right: Carl Seitz, Malcolm Sias, Recreation Director: Jan Seitz, Charles Coeyman and John Bucher. FAIRMOUNT PARK Fairmount Park, the highest point in Red Lion and the second highest point in York County, is on land originally owned by Mrs. Catherine Meyer. lt comprises a little more than eleven acres. Th Park owes its origin to a controversy between the Y rk Railways Co. on the one side and some ministe s and churches on the other side, over the run- ning of street cars on Sunday to Highland Park. This oc- curred about 1891. J. A. Miller, a son-in-law of Mrs. Catherine Meyer, realizing a good opportunity, received permission to clear a part of the grounds, now known as Fairmount Park, for picnic purposes. At first, there was The First One Hundred Years f RED LIUN Centennial Q- ij 5 . pg ,S A wintertime scene at Fairmount Park showing the walkways and memorial shaft along Boundary Ave. Hill Apartment Building in background. nothing but a partly cleared wooded plot. But the calls for these woods for picnic purposes were many so that dur- ing the following year a large pavilion with refreshment stand was erected. Many excursions and picnics from York, Delta and surrounding points came to Fairmount Park. The park was rented for picnic or social purposes to whomsoever applied. ln the spring of 1909, Louis W. Jackson leased the Park of Mrs. Catherine Meyer and continued to do so un- til 1917. During his management of the Park a large cir- cular dance pavilion and other small buildings for various amusements were built. This dance hall burned to the ground during the winter of 1916-1917 and was never rebuilt. During the years 1915-1917 inclusive, the Red Lion Grange conducted an annual event at the Park, which was known as the Red Lion Fair. After the third year, this affair was discontinued. M. J. Spangler and S. H. Emsweiler became the lessees of the Park for the years 1917, 1918, 1919 and conducted a fair known as the Red Lion Gala Week. These fairs were attended by thousands of people. ln August 1920, the Borough of Red Lion acquired this property known as Fairmount Park. ln 1921, R. M. Spangler leased the Park from the Borough and continued to do so for many years. He con- tinued the annual show of the Red Lion Gala Week, which increased from year to year in popularity, and in results from a business standpoint. ln 1938, mostly due to WPA labor, ,the Park was changed into a terraced area of lawn facing Boundary Avenue, backed by a wooded tract of stately oaks and fast-growing pines. The development of the Park included macademized walks, a picnic pavilion, stone fireplaces, a bandstand built in the woods, and a children's playground establish- ed on the edge of the Park near Charles Street. In 1948 the community war memorial was built fac- ing the main park entrance on Boundary Avenue. Every year on the Fourth of July the Red Lion Jaycees sponsor a large stay-at-home celebration in the Park. There is a flea market, chicken bar-b-que, refreshments, rides for children and music all day long. In 1976 a beautiful Community Building was con- structed in the Park. The Red Lion Lions Club did most of the labor themselves, and then deeded it to the Red Lion Borough for use by Red Lion Area groups. The cost of the building was in excess of S160,000 including fur- nishing, with most of the work being done by members of the Lions Club without any charge. On the second floor of the building is a spacious all-purpose room adjacent to a completely equipped kitchen. On the lower floor is the Community Youth Center. Throughout its existence, Fairmount Park has been a valuable asset to our community. The Community Building at the park's southeast corner. The First One Hundred Years RBD LION Centennial rl- n P BLIC COMMUNI RED LION MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY The Red Lion Municipal Authority was incorporated on January 20, 1959, pursuant to a request by Red Lion Borough officials and in accordance with the Municipali- ties Act of 1945 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The initial purpose for the formation of the Authority was to create a financial agency which could pursue the pur- chase of the properties and water system of the Red Lion Water Company. Borough officials felt that a municipally owned and operated water system would better serve the citizens of Red Lion and the surrounding communities. Municipal Authority - Seated, left to right, are: Clair E. Paules, Secretary: Earl D. Warner, Chairman: and, Noah L. Smith, Treasurer. Standing, left to right, are: Orlo W. Achenbach, Ad- ministrative Assistant: H. Irwin Trout, Vice Chairman: Raymond E. Amold, Jr., Manager: Henry P. Herrman, Assistant Treasurer: and John T. Miller, Solicitor. fPhoto courtesy of Taylor Studlos.l Concurrently there had been much discussion about the need for a public sewer system in the borough, with the Authority serving as the financial agency for handling a bond issue to cover the costs of sewer construction. The first Authority officials were as follows: Charles H. Horn, Chairmang Earl D. Warner, Vice Chairmang Herbert W. Grove, Secretaryg Bruce R. Snyder, Treasurer and Howard L. Smith, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Current members of the Authority are Earl D. Warner, Chairman lMr. Warner has served as Chairman since August 1959lg H. Irwin Trout, Vice Chairmang Clair E. Paules, Secretary, Noah L. Smith, Treasurer and Henry P. Herrman, Assistant Treasurer. The operation of the Authority's facilities is managed by the Borough Manager. The current Borough Manager is Raymond E. Arnold , Jr., who assumed the office July 22, 1979 following the retirement of Carl E. Seitz, who began his service January 18, 1971. THE WATER DEPARTMENT Th Comp 2, 195. the me Novem Novem Cu Cabin Red Li approxi ment, l owned is pum 12 inch filtratior water lines, facilities and property of the Water ny were conveyed to the Authority on November at a purchase price of S1,200,000.00 through ns of a bond issue which is to be paid in full by er 1, 1993. The remaining indebtedness on er 1, 1979 was fB556,000.00. rently, the sources of raw water supply are the reek impoundment, located about 4 miles east of n, which has a municipally owned watershed of mately 160 acres, and Beaver Creek impound- cated southeast of Martinsville on a municipally roperty of approximately 100 acres. Raw water ed from Beaver Creek to Cabin Creek through a line when necessary to augment the supply for i. Cabin Creek dam, the filter plant, the 12 inch transmission line to Red Lion and the 1 million gallon reservoir in Fairmount Park were constructed in 1925. Beaver Creek dam, pump station and the water line to Cabin Greek were constructed in 1956. En route to Red Lion, the transmission line serves to supply iotable water to the Windsor Manor and Kendale areas a The Re Forest d in cases of emergency to Windsor Borough. Lion system supplies water to the Oak Heights, ills and Country Club areas and, besides supply- This rear basins. J courtesy ew of the Filtration Plant shows the mixing and settling mes A. ROPP. Jr., Plant Superintendent, pictured. iPhoto f Taylor Studios.J The First One Hundre Years i llllll LION Centennial Q- ij ing water to residents of Red Lion, furnishes water to the Dallastown-Yoe Water Authority for distribution to customers in those boroughs and to a large area of York Township surrounding them. Currently about 2800 resi- dences, 185 commercial establishments and 50 industries are served by the Red Lion system and 2400 residences, 100 commercial units and 20 industries served by the Dallastown-Yoe Authority, whose operation is managed by the Manager of the Red Lion Authority. The current average daily requirement for both systems totals 1,650,000 gallons. The raw water capability during nor- mal times approximates IV2 million gallons per day from each source. The filtration capacity is a maximum of 2 million gallons per day. Planned improvements to the system call for a new 16 inch transmission line from the filter plant to the north end of Red Lion, a 2 million gallon standpipe to be located on the high elevation north of Edgewood, a raw water line and pump station to pump water from the Sus- quehanna River when necessary and the updating of the filter plant facility. The tapping of the Susquehanna River as a raw water source was mandated by the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania. THE SEWER DEPARTMENT On September 7, 1960 application was made by the Borough of Red Lion to construct a sewer system and processing plant. Plans and specifications were authoriz- ed to be drawn up and submitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Gilbert Associates, Authority Engineers. Bid opening took place on August 30, 1961 and a resolution authorizing the construction was passed on October 9, 1961. The plans were formulated to pro- vide sewage disposal service forthe entire borough with a very few exceptions in locations where it was determined not financially feasible to do so. The processing capacity of the sewer plant was 750,000 gallons per day and the plant began operation on December 3, 1962. The bond issue, as refinanced in 1964, amounted to S2,225,000.00 and the outstanding indebtedness as of November 15, 1979 was S1,285,000.00, which is scheduled to be paid in full by November 15, 2003. As development took place within the borough, sewer lines were extended to serve the respective areas, and flow increased to a daily average of approximately 265,000 gallons. The disposal plant served the com- munity well with effluent meeting State requirements and infiltration reported as minimal. However, in 1969 the Sanitary Water Board of the Commonwealth ordered Red Lion to update its plant by providing the third stage of treatment and to remove 80'Xa of the phosphate con- tent. The Engineers were authorized to draw up the plans and preliminary approvals were obtained in stages up to December 17, 1970. Suddenly and unexpectedly, on December 21, 1970 Red Lion received notice from the State Sanitary Water Board that it was in the good in- terests of the Borough to join in the regional interceptor plan to flow sewage to the Springettsbury Township plant. A period of heated correspondence and discus- sions followed and Red Lion was finally drawn into the regional plan for sewage disposal. The Red Lion sewage plant terminated its operation on October 14, 1974. This sewer plant served Red Lion from December 3, 1962 to Oc- tober 14, 1974. iPhoto courtesy of Taylor Studlos.j ELECTRIC POWER IN RED LION Red Lion officially entered the electric age in 1890, just 10 years after the borough was founded. The momentous event took place when the Red Lion Electric Light Company erected 20 street lights throughout the town's avenues and alleys. The cost was substantial for the time. fPoles alone cost fifty cents apiecej But officials were optimistic the benefits would outweigh the invest- ment. Everything went well until one November day in 1900 when the company's generating plant in Church Alley burned to the ground. Nevertheless, generating facilities were quickly restored and the community was again back on the circuit. lt was apparent that the demand for urban electrifica- tion was increasing beyond the capabilities of the local power company. In 1905, Red Lion Electric Light Com- pany joined three other neighboring lighting companies to form the York and Windsor Electric Light Company. Later, in 1913, the York and Windsor Electric Light Company joined 15 other area companies to become the Edison Light and Power Company, serving a much wider area. This came at a time when Red Lion needed a substantial generating capability to meet the increasing demand of nearly 1,700 users of electric power. The First One Hundred Years RED LIQN Centennial L v 0-19 1 if MET-ED COMES TO THE COMMUNITY others Electric power played a significant role in establishing Red Lion as an industrial community. In particular, it helped give the borough its beginnings as a major cigar manufacturing center. When Metropolitan Edison Com- pany merged with Edison Light and Power Company in 1950 to become the power generating source in the area, Red Lion was again in the process of centralizing its craftsmanship talents into a formidable industry - wood- working and cabinet making. In the years since the 1950's, Red Lion has increased its industrial base to a point today where it is the center of nearly 40 industrial facilities employing nearly 1400 peo- ple. While the community is well-known for its tobacco processing, furniture and cabinet making, it also supports other diverse manufacturing activities. These include clothing, milling, plastics, steel fabricating, ammunition, engineering, machine tool and die making and motor vehicle parts manufacturing. Of course, as industry has expanded and become automated, the need for added electrical generation has increased. If electric power has played a vital role in the growth of Red Lion, then it must be said that Red Lion's develop- ment, in turn, has enhanced the growth of the electric power industry. Met-Ed generating plants, from its 75-year old York Haven Hydro Electric Generating Sta- tion to the present decade's Three Mile Island nuclear plant, have served 352,000 customers. The company's Western Division, which includes Red Lion, is the largest in Met-Ed and serves 135,000 customers. NUCLEAR POWER Nearly half of the company's present installed capac- ity is represented by the two nuclear units at Three Mile Island. TMI's Unit 1 was shut down for refueling just prior to the March 28, 1979 accident to Unit 2. Met-Ed and General Public Utilities Corp., the parent company, did not return Unit 1 to service at that time in the face of the more urgent need to utilize all available resources for the emergency at the adjoining sister unit which had suffered the worst nuclear accident in the industrys history. With extensive safety modifications installed in Unit 1, along with the acceptance of the public and approval of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the unit will again produce electricity for this area. UTILITY REFLECTS CHANGES As the use of electric power has increased, the business of producing it has become more complex. Regulatory and environmental considerations have in- creased. lnflation has affected the electric business as all - poles like those which cost 50C in 1890 now cost an average S500 each! Then, they were set by hand with cr ws in wagons using gin poles to set them in place. Now, ijnodern equipment with digging and pole setting gear d es the job. One of today's equipped line trucks repres efnts an investment of more than 550,000 Th s, today as in years gone by, meeting the challen e of serving people in Red Lion and elsewhere, remain Met-Ed's most important objective. COLUMBIA GAS CO. OF PA. INC. Th about iluse of illuminating gas in Red Lion goes back to t e years 1910 and 1911. In those days, a com- pany in the borough of Dallastown, the lnterurban Gas 8: Fuel S pply Co., with gas works located between that IOWI1 aid Red Lion along the M8:P Railroad, supplied the illuminant. It seems, however, that this company met with little success financially. Various parties became in- tereste could the ln in the enterprise, but, for some reason or other, n t make a go of it. Finllly on June 22, 1921 a new organization called t borough Gas 8: Fuel Co. applied for and was granted a charter. However on December 1, 1925 the OWTICTS entire Sf the lnterborough Gas 8: Fuel Co. sold out their h ldings to the Southern Utilities Corporation. This company operated gas properties only in southern ter- ritories. The lnterborough Gas 8: Fuel Co. was an out- lying possession and, for that reason, did not prove a profitable investment. Consequently, after an operation of just seven months, the Southern Utilities Corporation sold the company to the Pennsylvania Gas 8: Electric Co. of York. D uring the latter part of 1926, when the new owners took ov r the property, it was realized that the old com- adequat service was to be provided, it would either be pany's iachinery was inefficient and worn out, and, if necessa y to build entirely new gas works or run a line to and b was c could e upplied with gas from York. The latter course h sen because it was thought that better service b rendered from a larger unit than from a small one. Th new line was completed in January, 1927, the machi n ry of the old gas plant was dismantled. In Februarly, 1927, the old gas company's works were disconti ued, gas was supplied through the new line from York. In 938 the company changed its name from the Interbor ugh Gas 8: Fuel Company to the York County Gas Co pany. Prior to 1948, the company provided only manufac- tured gas, but in that year natural gas was received by the The First One Hundred Years f RED LIUN Centennial 11- l ' 880-1980 ' ' E company. The local firm provided service in Red Lion, Dallastown, Windsor, Yoe and Spry. On August 29, 1969 the York County Gas Com- pany was purchased by and changed its name to Colum- bia Gas of Pennsylvania with its headquarters located at 127 West Market Street, York. The company now pro- vides natural gas for all gas burning appliances and the majority of its customers use gas for space heating. In 1927 the lnterborough Gas 8: Fuel Co. had less than 1,200 customers. Today, Columbia Gas of Penn- sylvania supplies approximately 1,507 customers in Red Lion Boro alone, with an annual sales volume of 414,726 Mcf. RED LION BUS COMPANY The Red Lion Bus Company has been a needed and respected member of the business community for over 40 years since 1939 when Mr. Alvin Fauth initiated passenger service for the workers in the area cigar and cabinet factories. Initially called the Red Lion Long Level Transit Company, this service was vital to many people, especially in an era when some families did not have even one automobile. World War ll brought an increased need for mass transportation, and to accommodate defense workers the bus fleet was tripled to three. These buses were nothing more than school buses, however they performed their function well. ln 1946 the company was purchased by Bruce A. Runkle and Harold B. Runkle and was incorporated by them in 1953 as the Red Lion Bus Company. Messrs. Runkle had been associated for many years with the company as drivers and knew that if one drove a bus, one was also expected to act in the capacity of mechanic when not on the road. With the aid of Jessie and Lloyd Runkle and many loyal employees, the time of the mid- 1950's and the next 10 years was one of rapid growth. The consolidation of school districts created an un- precedented demand for bus transportation, and in 1958 Mr. Runkle purchased his first new motorcoach, a 33 passenger Flxible Starliner. Although lacking air condi- tioning and some of the other comforts of modern motor- coaches, this bus gave 260,000 trouble free miles with only a 6 cylinder gasoline powered engine. lt was also during this time that Red Lion Bus provided the transpor- tation for this area's professional baseball team, the York White Roses. The Runkle family sold the company to the Warner family in 1972. Under the direction of Earl D. Warner, President of EDW Transportation, Floyd Warner, Presi- dent of Red Lion Bus Company, and Jesse Runkle, dispatcher, the company has continued its growth. ln ad- dition to adding a tour department, the Red Lion Bus qw HY, 124231, This 1958 Flxible Starliner carried 33 passengers and was not air- conditioned. Company now operates 75 school routes utilizing over 90 school buses. The charter and tour department is ser- viced by 18 air conditioned motorcoaches. At the present time, Red Lion Bus Company also provides daily bus ser- vice to and from York, and operates 3 taxis in and around the borough. In an era of unsure fuel and energy reserves, the Red Lion Bus Company continues to offer the people of Red Lion a safe and sure means of transportation. .LIJLIUXIUURS ,'1tD,--' .- 'I'oday's bus travel is far more comfortable than earlier days. This 1979 MC-9 carries 47 passengers and features 'air ride' suspension, air conditioning, and an on-board toilet. THE MARYLAND AND PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD The Peach Bottom Railway Company was the first to lay railroad tracks into Red Lion. A line was laid from York to Peach Bottom via Delta, and sometime between July and December, 1874, the line was opened in Red Lion. This 41 mile line was started in 1873 but was not completed to Peach Bottom until sometime after 1878. The original rolling stock and motive power of this railroad consisted of two engines, viz., engine No. 1, Rufus Wiley and engine No. 2, S. G. Boyd, ten box cars, ten flat cars, one combined car and one coach. However, on December 20, 1881, due to fore- closure of a mortgage, the company was sold to John H. The First One Hundred Years REU LIQN Centennial 11- if Small, Wm. G. Ross, and Charles R. McConkey in ac- Th cordance with the Court's orders. The property was then steam l deeded on March 17, 1882 to the York and Peach Bot- cars, 1 tom Railway Company. On May 6, 1891, this company cars, 8 consolidated with Maryland Central Railway Company cars. which owned a narrow-gauge railroad from Delta, Pa. to Baltimore, Md. Old Sooky waiting at Red Llon's station in 1874. The new corporation was known as Baltimore and Lehigh Railroad Company, incorporated in Pennsylvania and Maryland on May 6, 1891. This represented the first consolidation under one corporation of the line of railroad tracks extending from York to Baltimore, now known as the Maryland 8: Pennsylvania Railroad Co. On April 17, 1893, a receiver was appointed for the part of the line located in Maryland and on April 18, 1893, another receiver was appointed for the line located in Pennsylvania. As a result of these receiverships, through- operation from York to Baltimore was discontinued, and that part of the road located in each state was operated independently of the other. On September 29, 1894, the property located in Pennsylvania was sold under fore- closure of mortgage to W. F. Walworth, who, on October 22, 1894, organized the York Southern Railroad Company. This company was incorporated in Pennsylvania on October 23, 1894, and took over the property from Mr. Walworth. During the year 1895, the road was changed from narrow to standard gauge. The York Southern Railroad Co. continued to operate the road in Penn- sylvania until February 15, 1901, at which time it entered into an agreement of consolidation with the Baltimore and Lehigh Railway Company which owned the line of railroad extending from Delta to Baltimore. Under this agreement of consolidation, the property passed into possession of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Company. This company was incorporated in Pennsylvania on February 14, 1901, and has con- tinuously operated a standard gauge railroad between York and Baltimore. equipment of the company in 1930 was: 14 comotives, 2 gasoline-electric passenger motor coaches, 6 baggage and mail cars, 2 refrigerator box cars, 1 stock car, 15 flat cars and 20 gondola No, 62 at Red L Th , one of two gasoline-electric passenger motor cars, shown lon's station. Circa 1930. original station building at Red Lion was erected a by Mrs. Catherine Meyer and occupied in 1875. It com- bined a in one. Mrs. M The coistantly mounting business and the general pro- gress ar more re of land Railway station Meyer 1 general store, bar, post-office and railroad station When a part of the station burned down in 1895, yer had it rebuilt very much on the original plan. nd improvement of the community demanded a presentative depot. Through some peculiar grant by Mrs. Catherine Meyer to the Peach Bottom Company, the property and part of the railroad 'ronting on North Main Street was owned by the state and heirs. About four-fifths of the buildings were loiated on this plot of ground and the other fifth on 1940's. leaving one of Red Lion s furniture factories ln the late The First One rlunare Years RED LIUN Centennial ri- 1 80-198 1 n the land owned by the railroad company. About 1923, the MSLP Railroad acquired this property and immedi- ately began to make extensive improvements, resulting in a more modern passenger station and freight depot. During the period right around 1950, the railroad began converting from steam to diesel power. Another change on the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad was the discontinuance of passenger service be- tween the two terminal points on the line. The last passenger trip made on the M8rP was on August 31, 1954, and a number of citizens of Red Lion, along with others from many parts of the country, made this memorable journey. This discontinuance brought about many other changes in the community. One of these changes was that the U.S. mail was now brought by truck rather than by the railroad. Another change was that the tracks which once wound their way from York to Baltimore, now stop a few miles south of the Maryland border. On June 11, 1958, ICC permitted Ma 8a Pa to abandon its entire Maryland District. The railroad had fallen on grim days. IT' No, 84 crossing North Main Street while approaching the station in 1979. However, in 1971, Emons Industries, Inc., from New York, bought control in the Ma 8: Pa and began to buy box cars. It seems that they may have put the railroad back on its feet again. The Ma 8: Pa railroad is still very much alive in Red Lion although the station building is no longer used as an Agent's station. Several new engines have been added recently along with the many boxcars. Never fear, you can still hear the railroad train going through Red Lion at certain times of the business day. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY On December 20, 1924, the Western Union Telegraph Company established a Red Lion office in the building of the First National Bank, due to the efforts of influential business men of Red Lion. Prior to that time the citizens of Red Lion were given telegraph service by the Postal and Western Union systems from the city of York, Pennsylvania. Telegraph messages were related by telephone to and from these points. On June 1, 1930, the Western Union Telegraph of- fice was in the building of the old Lion Theater facing North Main Street, in the room formerly occupied by Ar- thur N. Egolf's shoe store. Among the improvements which went into the new office was a Simplex printing machine, which simplified and improved the service. By 1955, however, Western Union was only supply- ing part-time service by transmitting messages to H. G. Barnhart and Son Garage during certain hours of the day. During the remainder of the day, messages were transmitted by telephone from the York office. At the present time all telegraph messages from Red Lion can be sent through Runkle's Garage on East Avenue. There the messages are sent and received by telephone from Moorestown, near Philadelphia. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS IN RED LION Telephone communications in the Red Lion com- munity have grown and developed over the years to keep pace with population growth and expansion. The first telephone, it is said, came to town about 1895 and was installed in the Spangler Building by Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. Private or one- party lines were unheard of in those days so it was not unusual when 10 business firms subscribed for service on the line. On February 8, 1901 the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was given the right and permission to construct its lines of poles along the public highway in Red Lion Borough. For a number of years the exchange offices of the Bell Telephone Company and the former York Tele- phone 8: Telegraph Company fYT8rTJ were located in Dallastown. About 1920 the York Telephone and Tele- graph Company moved its exchange office to West Broadway in Red Lion to better serve customers in the boroughs of Red Lion, Dallastown, Windsor, Yoe and the surrounding area. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial L if Through a special arrangement between the YT8cT and the Bell Telephone System, the public was given the benefit of the services of these two companies. Continued growth over the years prompted YT8rT to convert the exchange from battery operation to a dial telephone system in May, 1949. Between 1930 and 1949 the number of telephones increased from 856 to 1293. By April 1, 1955, the area serviced by the ex- change had 3429 telephones. With the installation of the dial system, the YT8rT built a modern exchange building to house the new equipment at 837 West Broadway. General Telephone 8: Electronics purchased all the facilities of YT8rT in 1959, including the Red Lion ex- change, and over the past 20 years has installed addi- tional lines, dial switching equipment, carrier or radio frequency equipment, outdoor pay phones and touch calling facilities, to provide improved customer service. A two-story addition to the exchange was con- structed in 1971 at a cost of slightly over S154,000 to house 1800 more lines of equipment to meet the ever- growing population. Before the end of 1979 a Red Lion customer with a private or one-party line was able to place his own long distance calls without having to give his number to the operator. Many other innovations in communications will be available to Red Lion customers in the years ahead as General Telephone continues to introduce new technology and provide continued service im- provements. Growth in the Red Lion community over the past 10 years is reflected by the increase in population and telephones. ln 1968 there were 7,006 customers and 9721 phones compared to 1978 when there were 9916 customers and 16,157 phones. Located on West Broadway, this building houses the central office equipment and serves as a reporting center for employees. TELE On a acres, is telecastin ED LION RADIO AND ISION COMMUNICATIONS site comprised of several farms totaling 80 one of the most unusual broadcasting and stations in America. Founded in October of 1950 by tale late Reverend John M. Norris, and managed by his son , John H., the primary purpose of the stations has been io broadcast religious programs, as is indicated by the call letters, WGCB. These four letters were chosen specifically to represent the World for God, Christ and the Bible.' ' Since its initial broadcast on Sunday, October 22, 1950, WGCB has consistently maintained its policy of emph sizing spiritual messages through its many Christian rograms. To round out the broadcasting day music, n ws, sports and public affairs programs are featured. Since Red l.ion's Diamond Jubilee, the scope of the statior. has grown at a steady pace. At present, Red Lion has the distinction of being the only place in America, nd possibly the world, having an AM, FM, ln- ternation Short Wave and TV facility on one site, own- ed and o 743 fl 1 I-. ,an Built in and transm' WGO from sun- erated by the same family. 1. 'X this building houses WGCB AM and FM radio studios itters. B AM began as a 1,000 watt station operating up to sun-down on a frequency of 1440 kHz. The studio and transmitter were housed in a two-story 'l stucco bui the static ding on land adjacent to Red Lion. Since 1952 n has been maintained by engineer Geary Russel. ln the fall of 1958, WGCB FM began broad- casting fr m the same location and utilized the 205 ft. tower of ine AM station. Initially WGCB FM operated at an effecti' e radiated power of 20,000 watts on a fre- quency of, 96.1 mHz. Several years later its own 205 ft. IOWCI' wa added. In February of 1978 WGCB FM in- creased iti power to 50,000 watts by raising its tower an additional 100 ft. and adding a more powerful antenna. WGCB FM started its operation on a limited time basis, during the last several years it has operated 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week. The First One Hundred Years llllll LIUN Centennial il- a Soon after WGCB FM went on the air, a young man, Fred Wise, just out of high school, came to work on a part time basis and within the year single-handedly built a stereo generator for the station, and it was able to become the first station in Pennsylvania to broadcast in multiplex stereo. About this time Reverend Norris had the first of several heart attacks, and while he recovered in the York Hospital, a close associate gave him the idea of establishing a short wave station on land that had recently been acquired. The total complex now had grown from eight and one-third to more than 80 acres. Due to his father's ill health the task of procuring and establishing short wave station WINB was carried forward by his son, John H. Norris. In 1960 a permit to operate one of only three commercial international short wave stations in the United States was granted Red Lion Broadcasting by the FCC and it took until the fall of 1962 for the station to be completed and start broadcasting. The call letters WINB also have a religious connotation, World ln Need of the Bible, and since going on the air the station has had reports from more than 120 countries around the world. ln the beginning, the station beamed to Europe, the Near East and North Africa. Later, in June of 1976, a southern antenna was installed to beam to the Caribbean, Central and all of South America. The station operates on several bands and as many as four different frequencies during each broadcast day. WINB operates with a 50,000 watt transmitter and an effective radiated power in excess of one million watts. The next venture for the Rev as he was affec- tionately called by those working at the station, was to ac- quire a TV station. On December 1, 1965 an application was submitted to the FCC for Channel 49, which had originally been assigned to York. At the same time the Commission was requested to move the allocation to Red Lion. During this period, Rev. Norris died in January of 1974, and was succeeded as president of the radio sta- tions by his daughter-in-law, Dorothy Norris. Several more years passed, and after a number of pre-hearings, the chief hearing judge declared it would be illegal not to give Red Lion the TV station . . . this was in March of 1977. Even then, before ground was to be broken by the station, more than a year would pass. In the meantime, John H. Norris, the Reverend's son, became president of the new television company. He decided it was time to hire a manager to assist in put- ting the TV station on the air. Dario Shoff, a lifetime resi- dent of Red Lion, was made vice-president and general manager of the overall operations, and Fred Wise, con- sulting engineer, was given the task of building the transmitter and other related equipment. When WGCB started back in 1950 there were five employees, and that number has now grown to 35 full and part time employees. On the afternoon of April 28, 1979, John H. Norris, along with his elder daughter, Patricia Norris Slaughter, pulled the switches that would produce the sound and picture. WGCB TV started telecasting and the Impossi- ble Dream became a reality. WGCB TV transmits with an effective radiated visual power of 574,000 watts and its antenna is 580 ft. above terrain in its new modern facility. On the air 18 hrs. daily, its signal encompasses an area with a total population of 1,364,000. Another first for the Red Lion Stations is the use of an earth satellite receiving dish to pull a signal 28,900 miles from outer space, making WGCB TV the first in its coverage area to have that capability. The dish was con- structed and is owned by Keystone Communicable of Red Lion, and is housed on land owned by the Red Lion Station. The Red Lion Stations continue to support local and nation-wide charities, governmental agencies and civic organizations whose work in the community are worthy of receiving public service time. The station's hope for the future is to continually in- crease their ability to serve the Red Lion Area and the en- tire coverage area of all the Red Lion Stations. vi V' f T7 L: H n ..,..-....,,,,..,,HMV -A 1 k 'lv .- WGCB-TV49 studios. The First One Hundred Years llllll LIUN Centennial QI 'id- 1 1880-1980 E RED LIO BOR0 GH SCHCOLS Red Lion's first school. Original stone portion is at rear. Red Lion's growth and maturing can perhaps best be shown by the parallel in growth of its school system - from a one-room school in 1880 to a multi-building, multi-grade modern school system in 1980. Back at the birth of our town, its boundary ran south of what is now Country Club Road. On the north side of this road, near its western end, stood a stone school building that became Red Lion's first school. This building is still standing, it being the residence of the Gene C. Warner family. It had been known as the Young School because it was located on the land of Jacob Young and his ancestors. The first teacher was Abraham Stine. The second school was a two-room stone building erected in 1881, when the land on which the first school stood was withdrawn from the infant borough. This se- cond school, with Mrs. Jennie Gantz as its first teacher, is referred to as the Cradle of Red Lion's Education . The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 137 First Avenue, now incorporates the old school. The first ser- vices of St. Paul's Evangelical lnow Methodistl Church . A fer,-- yup' .gtkx V NR 5 . .xii .- -f-f N' 'A ff i 'Z-V-N... 0--ig Sw t 9 P l f . . J.:-w 1 , -fa-was-Q'-.-:,.4 ' 'r H X' , 1 ' ' ... . . . any ,ggi fg,,fF? s.. ,rT f .. s nr it is gs, .tts A . 9- 9 531,551 - . zssnn.fra n, 1 Q. 1 8-rffffnQlr'twefr's:iM1a r in rfgwlgigs ' as 1 y3Gmfgsw?,.nf:a sri:-sa'-2 saints . .- in f .t.,sA,AE,t5gW,..EggiQQ,t?' 1 twig: ' sf. 'I 1 I .gfbzjaq W J 2.4.2-5 'Cradle of Red Lion Education. were al held here, giving the building a dual purpose for somigtime. Red Lion's third school was built in 1890 on North Charles Street, where the Visiting Nurse Association of- fices are Belfry Street, rooms, and two now located. This brick building, known as the uilding, had two gable ends facing Charles ith the belfry between them. It originally had two nd housed the first high school. Incomplete records indicate that two school rooms t eachers were in service in 1897, and signs of the creation of a high school were in evidence. At any rate, at the end given to Strobeck of the 1898-99 term, the first diplomas were L. Norman Zarfos, Charles Schmuck and Harry . In 1900, diplomas were awarded to Bertha Sechrist Howard Minnich and Curvin Stein. v 1 . Ax-'fl 1 . 'Q'f-g',gzI,.3,' ,Q ,Z i . . , . , , z. -9 21. 1 ,- 'M 1523 3 n 3Qn.'fm,. 2 4. 1 - . spa? n a g., , .K 4. . V, ...la :iJM.A,1:.k...1,..k.Ir - 1 W : L rm as ,. M,,..H,,..M, f. -- f 1 M . - 7 nr 1.f?fgz.:,1w1.,f,gg.,vK5miami' - -. .5 :nt wwe fff ' I ' .s ' n . -f rss., .. , .ff W, e . .f.. .. . . -. . V- Neff o along relocated School. A York Township school, it was located Club Road. During the nation's Bicentennial, lt was the grounds of the Edgar C. Moore School. Class of 1901 was the first to have commence- ment excircises. Eleven were graduated that year in St. The Paul's b stands. In 1 was erec Charles rooms. Belfry a together. Ther ick church located where that church now 99, the building often called Fort Sumpter ed on the corner of West Broadway and North treet. lt was then a one-story building with two eo Fire Company now occupies this spot. The .d Fort Sumpter buildings were later joined e were five students graduated in 1902 and again in 1903. C. E. Smith resigned this year, his seventh The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial 11- n as principal. The Class of 1904, sixteen in number, was prepared by Mr. Smith, but graduated under S. Park Barnett, his successor. At this time the high school was apparently located in the one-story Fort Sumpter building. Mrs. Elsie Laucks, who was graduated in 1904, verifies this fact, as well as Bayard Shindler who also at- tended the high school at that location. A leading Red Lion educator, Mr. W. W. Stauffer, began his career as teacher and principal in 1904. To the existing Belfry and Fort Sumpter buildings were added the first floor of a cigar factory on Hyson Avenue fthe lane running parallel with First Avenue on the south sidel, the foundation of which can still be seen. Next term, another room was equipped on the second floor of the cigar factory. Eight teachers were now serving the school system. Later, a sixth temporary school room was opened on the ground floor of a building on the corner of Hyson Avenue and Charles Street. l ' ' 1 Formerly the Junior-Senior High School. Now one of the system's two Middle Schools. No graduation exercises were held in 1906 so that the students could get an extra year of instruction and be graduated in 1907 from a second-class high school, one with a three-year course. In 1907, the high school was moved to the Belfry Building which then had four rooms. The Hill School, first a one-story structure, was com- pleted in 1910. lt was located on the northeast corner of Henrietta and South Charles Streets, and is today used as an apartment house. In 1913, plans materialized for the addition of a sec- ond floor of six rooms to the Hill School. A central heating system was installed to replace the stoves heretofore used in individual rooms. Mr. Stauffer was succeeded in 1914 by T. Bayard Beatty. It was Mr. Stauffer who led the school from third to first class. Also, under him a summer normal fteacher'sl school was operated, which had more than 200 students for periods of six weeks. In January, 1915, Mr. Beatty was succeeded by S. S. Laucks for the remainder of that term. ln The Hill School. Now the Hill Apartments. September, 1915, William H. Ott was elected principal and served until 1922, except for some time in the Navy during World War I. During his tenure he, not knowing the school had colors, chose red and black. However, the colors were changed to the original gold and black due to pressure from alumni. The Class of 1918 graduated 28 students, and com- mencement exercises were held, as had some previous ones, in the Opera House on the corner of North Charles and First Avenue. Exercises were held in that building for more than thirty years afterward. By 1922 there were five high school teachers and 15 in the grades. Fort Sumpter had a second floor added, increasing its rooms to four, there were four rooms in the Belfry Building, and seven in the Hill School, all used for grades. The high school occupied the five rooms on the second floor of the Hill School, with two laboratories in the basement. J. Kimber Grim became principal of the schools in September, 1922. ln 1924 the position known as prin- cipal was changed to supervising principal. Dr. Albert G. W. Schlegel succeeded Mr. Grim in QI. :i1ri.3?1 ffci?ff.- L ff 11111112 'ter +n+'fr: rririislmcinnfi 'af-1' ff ... f Q A .,,,,,,w,r..e..,..... A A ,.,,.. r . , 1,- ,, -Ae f ' Q. 'i -.4-H.--fi-A .-.E , gg-Q32 - . . ,iQZ'.?ff' l'5:'3'9-'! -'I' ' ' WM 'jm3rlnnn5rlpll r'q.'5 '....... VF ' 1 W f' 4' new V c, 1-N. ffm , , Mazie C. Gable ttopl and Edgar C. Moore fbottoml Elementary Schools. The First One Hundred Years f RBD MUN V Centennial Q- 1' 1380-1980 E 1927, and served until 1944. Daniel B. Kulp served from 1944 to 1960, and Frederick P. Sample from 1960 to 1964. During the tenure of Raymond E. Gibb, 1964-1968, the title was changed to superintendent. Arden H. Blain held the office from 1968 to 1971. The present Superintendent of Red Lion Area Schools is Dr. Edward M. Grissinger, who has held the position since 1971. Also working as district ad- ministrators during this period of time are Mr. Ronald Fitzkee, high school principal, Mr. Paul DiPangrazio, middle schools principal, and Mr. Leon Walker, elemen- tary supervisor. Buildings were being added during the tenures of these men, ln 1926, a 15-room high school was erected on the southeast corner of South Charles and Henrietta. This was Red Lion's Junior-Senior High School for 34 years, and featured a gymnasium, an auditorium and science laboratories. In 1932, the first major addition was made to the new high typing ro school, including a library, bookkeeping and ms, a shop and mechanical drawing quarters. A seven-jbom unit was added in 1936. For th fered a fu added. e first time, in 1945-46, Red Lion Schools of- ll 13-year education when Kindergarten was In 1950 a new gymnasiumfauditorium and health and music: rooms were added in the south end of the high school biilding. At the same time, the old gym and auditoriu were converted into offices, and a cafeteria, with classrooms for art and home economics added on a second flcn Of. The Red Lion Area High School Marching Lions . 1980 Director, Jan Kehrg Assist. irector, John Goukerg Band Front Director, Kimberly Kopp. The First One Hundred ears RED LIUN Centennial 11- if Eight school districts signed a jointure agreement on December 21, 1953 to form the Red Lion Area School District. The districts were Red Lion, Felton, Windsor, and Winterstown boroughs, Chanceford, Lower Chanceford, North Hopewell, and Windsor townships. The present Red Lion Area Senior High School, on Horace Mann Avenue, was dedicated in 1960, having been built for a cost of 32,460,000 In this year there were 206 graduates. Two elementary schools were erected in 1964: the Mazie C. Gable School located just off East Gay Street and the Edgar C. Moore School along Country Club Road near the senior high school. They were named in honor of two of Red Lion's most time-honored educators. Both the Fort Sumpter fNebingerl building and the Belfry building were razed in 1968. In 1973, a new addition to the high school was dedicated at a cost of 53,500,000 It included a swim- ming pool findoorl, auxiliary gym and 18 new class rooms. During the 1979-1980 school year a population of approximately 5,000 students will be served by 278 professionals and 151 supportive staff members in eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one senior high school. At this writing there are 332 students in the class to be graduated in 1980. All of this growth could not have been possible without the many dedicated directors who served many hours without pay. The very first Red Lion Borough School Board consisted of Rev. E. Graver Williams, Seth Minnich, Matthew Gable, William Knaub, Hiram Dill and Moses Smith. To name all of the people who have served would be a nearly impossible task. Among those from Red Lion Borough who have served long tenure on the board have been: Martin Neff, Seth Minnich, T. E. Brooks, Dr. John Hyson, Dr. C. N. Trout, Charles Jack Horn, Dr. Woodrow Dellinger, Thomas Holtz- inger, James Neff, David Fink, and Earl Hartman. To these men, and the many others who served, go the deep appreciation of the people of Red Lion. They have done quite well as evidenced by the many thousands of Red Lion graduates, the opportunities af- forded by today's curriculum, and the magnificent educa- tional and recreational facilities of the present school system. The Nebinger 'Fort Sumpter Building. - 3.41111 Red Lion Area High School. Photo taken for dedication of new addition in 1973. The First One Hundred Years C.8rM.A. Church as well as St. Paul's Church. Was ltllll Lllill Centennial L ij THE CHURCHES OF RED LIC PLEASANT VIEW BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH The Brethren ln Christ Church is an evangelical Christ-centered denomination which teaches the whole Bible. The Brethren In Christ Church originated in Lan- caster County in 1778, but, since then, has circled the globe with missions. ,.., The local Brethren ln Christ Church lsometimes known as the Pleasant View Brethren In Christi began as a Bible study in a home near Red Lion. This small group of believers asked Rev. Samuel Lady, who was pastor of the Hanover Brethren ln Christ Church, to guide their studies. Under his leadership, they laid the cornerstone of their church building in 1962. This church, which is situated on the southeastern border of Red Lion, just one block from Route 74 South, is noted for its annual outdoor Gospel Music Celebra- tions four Sunday nights in July. The church also spon- sors a successful Vacation Bible School outreach each summer, and an Autumn Evangelistic Crusade, as well as varied individual activities. Rev. Harold E. Bowers has pastored the church since 1972. The Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m., there is a Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., along with a Children's Church. The Sunday and Wednesday Even- ing Services are at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSUONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH Alliance at which ti located in Speci The Ctueginning of the Christian and Missionary hurch in Red Lion dates back to May 1, 1935, me a hall was rented for the first meeting place, the Spangler Building on North Main Street. l meetings were held for two months with Mrs. D. M. Rugner, and Rev. William P. Darling, then Pastor of the Ycjrk Gospel Tabernacle, as speakers. A real in- terest wa dwelling x shown in the meetings and as a result a stone vas purchased at 147 First Avenue. The C. 8: M.A. Church moved into this building on July 1, 1935. This first scho tone building was built in 1881, and was the l in the Red Lion Borough. For years it was known a the Cradle of Education in Red Lion. Remodeli g of the building began in April 1938 and was complete and rededicated as a church on May 28, 1938. D ring the time of remodeling, Sunday services were lee' ' ' ' ' ' in the Municipal Building. first The officially erected as a Red Lion Public School. and Missionary Alliance Church was Sunday morning, April 4, 1937, with members. The service was in charge of the Pastor, Mrs. D. M. Ruffner, assisted by the Assistant District Superintendent, Rev. E. C. Anderson. Mrs. from the of service D. M. Ruffner served as Pastor of the Church beginning in 1935 until 1941. During her term the membership increased to 47 members. The First One Hundred Years RED Ll0N Centennial 11- ii Rev. E. H. Patterson followed as Pastor of the church and served in that capacity from April 1941 to May 1945. During his pastorate the congregation pur- chased the home at 40 First Avenue, to be used as a par- sonage. On July 29, 1945, the Rev. Alexander J. Bibighaus began his duties as Pastor of the Church. As the Church continued to grow, the Pastor and congregation recogniz- ed the need for larger facilities to alleviate the congested conditions in the old church. ln June 1948, construction of the new church was begun while the congregation continued to worship in the old Church building. The new church was dedicated June 18, 1949. The regular Morning Worship Service was broadcast from the church bi-weekly beginning Oc- tober, 1950 over the local broadcasting station, WGCB in Red Lion, PA. Rev. Alexander J. Bibighaus concluded his ministry May 1956, and a call was extended to Rev. Kenneth C. Steckel, which he accepted and began his ministry on June 24, 1956. ln 1957, the residence at 137 First Avenue, adjacent to the church property, was purchased to be used as the parsonage. A special service was held on January 21, 1968 to celebrate the burning of the mortgage. As the church continued to grow, the official board, under the direction of Pastor Steckel, realized the need to build a larger sanctuary. Plans were finally drawn up for a new church auditorium which would seat nearly six hundred people, as well as enlarged Sunday School facilities to ac- commodate the growing Sunday School. Before the plans for the new church were finalized, Rev. Kenneth C. Steckel passed away very suddenly in his home, May 5, 1971. In June of 1971, the Church gave a unanimous call to the Rev. Kenneth J. Steckel, the son of the former pastor. He began his ministry July 4, 1971. Almost im- mediately, the plans for the new church were approved and construction of the new edifice was begun. On Oc- tober 15, 1972, the new church sanctuary was dedicated. As the Sunday School continued to grow, larger facilities were needed. ln August, 1975, ground was broken and construction began for a Sunday School annex which would have 16 class rooms, a kitchen and a gymnasium. The Annex was finished and dedicated in October 1976. An extensive busing ministry is carried on with a fleet of nine buses. A Day Care School, which was begun in the Spring of 1978, has now grown to include classes for 2, 3, and 4 year olds, Kindergarten, and an elementary program for first through sixth grades. This program is under the direction of Charles E. Williams, Assistant Pastor, and Minister of Education. ln June 1979, Stephen P. Reibsome was added to the full-time staff, taking on the duties of Minister of Music and Advisor to Youth. The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church today. The morning worship service is now broadcast live over WGCB, 1440 A.M. and 96 F.M. radio, known as The Alliance Witness Hour. This service is also televis- ed twice each Sunday over WGCB, Channel 49. The ex- panded radio ministry also includes a daily 45 minute program, Sounds of the Alliance Church over WGCB, F.M., The Alliance Witness Program, 15 minutes each Saturday over WGCB, A.M., The Alliance Witness Hour broadcast each Saturday over WGCB, F.M. Sounds of the Alliance Church is also heard twice weekly over WINB short-wave to Europe and South America. In 1978, twenty-six acres of land located on the Cape Horn Road, the former Steinfelt property, was pur- chased. Plans are being made for the construction of a facility including a sanctuary seating in excess of 1500 persons, Sunday School classrooms, offices, kitchen, and gymnasium. The congregation, now averaging be- tween 700 and 800, is looking forward to the building of this complex, To the glory of God. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Grace Lutheran Church had its beginning in 1893 in a pavilion at Fairmount Park. Services were conducted there by Gettysburg Seminarians, under the leadership of The Reverend A. M. Heilman of Dallastown, following approval of a preaching point at Red Lion by the Mis- sionary Committee of the York Lutheran Conference of The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial L I' 0-I9 1 if the West Penn Synod of what later became part of the parsonagi was built and first occupied in March 1896. United Lutheran Church in America. Mr. Hora e Welty was the builder for both the church and Mrs. Catherine Meyer donated a corner lot at the parsonage' Charles and High Streets and construction of the edifice A constitution was adopted on October 14, 1895, was started in the summer of 1894. The cornerstone was placed on June 10, 1894 by The Reverend A. M. Heilman and Seminarian William H. Erhart. The semi- narian was largely responsible for effecting the organiza- tion with sixteen charter members. A permanent organi- zation was formed at the home of Mrs. Meyer on July 10, 1894, resulting in the election of the congregation's first officers. The Rev. Mr. Heilman installed Charles E. Hess and Samuel Free as elders, and Harry E. Snyder and F. A. Schoaff as deacons. The charter was granted on February 18, 1895, and the name chosen was Grace Evangelical Luthern Church. l First Grace Lutheran Church, was located near present church, close to street on W. High St. side. The Rev. H. E. Berkey, a student of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, preached the first sermon in the new edifice on March 17, 1895. After graduation from the seminary on June 1, 1895, the Rev. Mr. Berkey assumed pastoral responsibilities for the four- church Red Lion Charge, which also included Freysville, Mount Pleasant and Sadler's. An adjoining and the West Pen congregation was officially admitted into the n Synod a short time later. The new edifice was not dedicated until May 24, 1896. AS nday School with 70 members was formed on April 1, '1895, with J. A. Miller as superintendent. Pro- fessor E. C. Ruby, Principal of the Red Lion Schools, organized the first choir in 1895. He later entered the Lutheran ministry. A Y ung People's Society of Christian Endeavor was in 1895, a Home Department of 31 members organize was laun hed in 1898, and the first Cradle Roll was form- ed durin the winter of 1899-1900. The Helper's Society was orga ized in May 1900 and continued to serve the church a d its pastors for three quarters of a century with unique d votion and unparalleled generosity. The first pastorate was marked by a period of organizat on, strenuous work and hard struggles. The Rev. Mr. Berkey resigned on January 1, 1901, and was succeed d on April 1 by the Rev. Ulysses E. Apple. Mount leasant and Sadlers' congregations soon withdre Luthera Lion Ch tional ze from the charge, leaving Grace and Emmanual Church at Freysville to continue as the Red rge. The new pastor was able to instill excep- l and devotion into the members of a financially embarra sed Grace Church so that all indebtedness was liquidate , and the mortgage was burned within a period of two years. A new pipe organ was installed in the church and extensive renovations were made to both the church and the parsonage in 1913 and 1914. accept a call to the Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, Pa. He vt as succeeded by the Rev. C.F.V. Hesse and the church c ed on D and Wol Te ntinued to prosper. The Rev. Mr. Hesse resign- cember 1, 1922 to accept the call to the Salem congregations near Jacobus. Rev. Jerome M. Guss, D. D., became the church's fourth regular pastor on May 1, 1923. Many property parish in The mini ing Dr. repairs and improvements were made and ebtedness of S3200 was promptly liquidated. ter and choirs were vested for the first time dur- uss's pastorship. The present parsonage across from the church on The Rev. Mr. Apple resigned September 1, 1918, to h h North ground f George renovate arles Street was completed in 1923. The r the parsonage was donated by Mr. and Mrs. ertner. The old parsonage on High Street was for use as an extension of the Sunday School and to p ovide an apartment for the sexton. The First One Hundred Years RED Lltltl Centennial 11- ij Grace Chuch became a single parish with the withdrawal of the Freysville congregation in March 1929. By this time the necessity for a new church building became apparent as the congregation had outgrown the frame edifice. The building fund treasury has reached 530,000 when Dr. Guss resigned in May 1930 to become pastor of Central Evangelical Lutheran Church in Phoenixville, Pa. Coming from Middletown, Maryland, the Rev. William C. Day began his duties as pastor of Grace Church on January 1, 1931. In June of the same year, the congregation purchased the Samuel Barshinger pro- perty adjacent to the original church lot. A building com- mittee was appointed and construction began early in 1932 on the present edifice of Collegiate Gothic design faced with red brick and limestone. The total cost came to e- .I Q-4 -rx ,,. .,.. Lutheran Church today. 393,000 The new church building was dedicated on March 5, 1933 by Pastor Day, assisted by the Synodical President. Inasmuch as the nation-wide bank holiday had been declared and no one knew if he had any money, ef- forts at raising funds that dedication day were not very successful. In addition, a pickpocket moved among the parishoners during the dedication and relieved several of the more affluent members of their wallets. Despite the intervening depression years, the indebtedness was final- ly liquidated in 1946. The 50th anniversary of the founding of Grace Lutheran Church was celebrated modestly with appropri- ate services in November 1944 when World War Il was at its peak. Extensive improvements were made to the church building in future years, costing much more than the original construction. As the physical plant was being ex- panded, Grace Church continued to share her substance generously in supporting the denomination at large, by paying her full apportioned benevolences and con- tributing to other benevolences such as orphanages, mis- sions and Lutheran Homes for the Aged. A Young Women's Missionary Society lsoon known as the Sarah Curran Missionary Societyl was formed in 1931. After the formation of the Lutheran Church in America in 1963-64, this group became the nucleus of the Lutheran Church Women . In 1933, Mrs. Ruth Day, the pastor's wife, organized a church nursery. An Altar Guild was formed in January, 1942. November 8, 1948 was a significant day in the life of the congregation for on that day they gathered in tribute to Mr. Willis W. Stauffer who for 40 years 11908-48l served faithfully as their Sunday School Superintendent. Mrs. Day passed away on January 4, 1954 and both the church and community mourned for this faithful and popular wife of Pastor Day. Physical improvements about the properties con- tinued. In 1954 the church tower was repointed and the interior of the church was painted for the first time. Pastor William C. Day passed away on February 5, 1955. During almost a quarter of a century he served Grace Church faithfully and made many loyal friends in the community as well. At the Spring Commencement of Gettysburg College that year the Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree was awarded him posthumously in recognition of his scholarly devotion. In 1957, several groups and individuals contributed finances for the pur- chasing and planting of shrubbery on the church lawn as a memorial to the late Pastor Day. The Rev. Edwin M. Clapper was elected the sixth pastor of Grace Church on August 15, 1955. Pastor Clapper, an artillery chaplain in the United States Army during World War II, came to Red Lion from Grace Lutheran Church, Altoona, Pa. The first of four parking lots was purchased in August 1955 when the congregation secured the Warner-Grim property on High Street. Several years later the Norman Zarfos property, also on High Street, was purchased and subsequently added to the parking areas. The Chandlee- Workinger store property was purchased in the mid-1960's for future expansion, and early in the 1970's the five lots comprising the Wineka Feed Mill were pur- The First One Hundred Years RED Llllll Centennial L n chased. Much of the latter building was dismantled and the area converted to auxiliary parking and a playground for neighborhood children. The Zarfos property was pav- ed and a basketball court erected, which has made it a popular recreation area. In 1961 a white porcelainized steel spire was erected in the bell tower to a height of 113 feet. It is topped with a gold-colored cross and is illuminated at night, making it visible for a score of miles in all directions. On a very hot May day, several thousand people gathered to witness the lifting of the completed spire by Lancaster Country steel erectors. The nursery and kindergarten departments were renovated in 1961 and two years later the Charles Street and parking lot entrances were covered and a storage area added. In 1967 the church purchased a ten-acre wooded area in Lower Windsor Township and converted it into a Scout recreation and picnic area. A large picnic pavilion was erected and the three-room cabin renovated and enlarged. It is noteworthy that in August 1975 Grace Lutheran Church assumed sponsorship of a seven-member refugee family from Saigon, South Vietnam. The family was moved into a Red Lion dwelling, and local employ- ment was secured for the father. All of the children have done well in their respective local schools and colleges and are admired by their classmates. The entire family is faithfully participating in the life of the congregation and beloved of its members. Susquehanna University, at its 1979 Spring Com- mencement, awarded the Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree to Pastor Clapper. In honor of the occasion, his congregation held an open house for him, which was well attended by his parishoners, members of the clergy, and friends in the community. Dr. Clapper will have com- pleted 25 years of service to this 700-member congrega- tion in September, 1980. Over the years, Grace Church has given three sons to the Lutheran Ministry: The late Rev. Dr. Martin Grove, who died in 1949 as pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, Pa., the late Rev. Walter D. Guss, son of the late Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Gussg and the Rev. Dr. George J. Curran, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curran, who is retired and resides in Madison, Wisconsin. BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Beth ny Church came into being at a quarterly con- ference f the York Circuit of the United Brethren Church a Spry, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1882. ln the minutes of that meeting it was stated that Matthew Gable and Daniel Weaver, who lived in the Red Lion Borough, should serve as a committee to look up a preaching place in Red Lion and also to secure a lot for a church . On a Saturday evening, April 13, 1882 the Rev. L. Kohr, pa tor of the York Circuit, preached for the first time in Rjzd Lion in a carpenter shop owned by William Spangler on First Avenue. Later a plot of ground on J First Bethany Church on N. Main St. was later the First National Bank, then a basketball court. North Street was purchased from Henry Wallick. J R Matthew Gable and Samuel Sprenkle were appointed the first trustees of the new church. These men also l as a building committee. A new building was on the site that had been located on North Main with the corner stone laid on June 22, 1882 by the . J. C. Smith. The church was a frame building by 55 feet, 13 feet high. The building was by a tall bell tower. The pastors who served e on North Main Street were: The Revs. L. Kohr, J. Charles Gardner, William Hesse, William Quigley and J. Lower Grimm. In 15 gears the membership outgrew these quarters and in 18 7, during the pastorate of the Rev. J. R. Jones, a lot was purchased on West Broadway. The The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial L n church on North Main Street was sold to the newly organized First National Bank of Red Lion. The building committee for the erection of the new church was the Rev. J. R. Jones, William Lichtenberger, Fred Smith, Sylvester Eisenbaugh, J. W. Strayer, David A. Horn, David Smith and C. H. Keener. The new building was dedicated by Bishop W. E. Kephart assisted by the Rev. J. L. Grimm, the Rev. J. P. Koontz and the Rev. J. Lower Grimm. The church also purchased ground at the corner of West Broadway and Charles Street where a home for the minister was erected. The superintendents of the Sunday school since 1897 have been: William Lichtenberger, H. L. Haines, Charles E. Smuck, T. Bayard Beatty, C. E. Smith, David R. Fink, Clarence Hoffman and Earl D. Warner. Because of the need for larger Sunday school facilities, the present Sunday School building was planned during the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Horn and was finally completed and dedicated during the ministry of the Rev. Dr. M. R. Fleming on April 29, 1917. Taking part in the dedication service was Bishop W. M. Weekly, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Fleming. The building committee for the Sunday school building was: J. W. Strayer, C. E. Smith, H. L. Haines, W. J. Neff, Arthur S. Ziegler, William Lichtenberger, Purd A. Neff, C. H. Desenburg, D. A. Horn, William Thompson, Jesse Quigley, M. S. Heindel, Dr. A. N. Horn and Dr. M. R. Fleming. During the years there was a steady increase in church membership necessitating larger facilities for wor- ship services. Consequently, a new sanctuary was plan- ned. Those who served on the committee who planned the present sanctuary were: J. W. Strayer, H. A. Waughtel, Arthur S. Ziegler, W. J. Neff, D. A. Horn, C. E. Smith, J. C. Winter, C. N. Dellinger, H. L. Haines, Howard lnnerst, Elmer Stabley, C. H. Desenburg, J. Frank Strayer, Dr. G. N. Yagle, Dr. Horace Kohler, William Thompson, William Lichtenberger, W. H. Seitz, C. P. Stabley, R. E. Glenn, W. B. Warner, William H. Toomey, Earl Hartman, C. E. Smuck, M. S. Heindel and the Rev. M. R. Fleming. The architects for the new building were Gemmill and Billmeyer of York, Pennsylvania. ln order to have greater space the adjoining properties on the East and West sides of the church were bought. The house to the East was torn away while the brick buiding on the West was moved back and toward the West. This building was remodeled at a cost of 38,000.00 to provide for the minister's residence. The new sanctuary was of modified Gothic design. It was erected at a cost of S225,000.00, and was dedicated May 5, 1929 by Bishop Arthur B. Statton, assisted by the Rev. Dr. M. R. Fleming. During the ministry of Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Glenn consideration was given to the matter of developing better Sunday .W J, . Bethany Church today. school facilities. This led to a study that was carried on under the direction of the pastor and the Sunday school superintendant, Mr. Earl D. Warner. The basement beneath the sanctuary had been excavated at the time of the building of the sanctuary but had never been com- pleted. ln 1951 a building committee composed of Earl D. Warner, Gable L. Arnold, Arthur S. Ziegler, David R. Fink, Clarence Hoffman and the Rev. M. H. Welty was appointed by the Council of Administration to study the entire church plant and make recommendations for im- provements and renovation. A Children's Sunday School and Worship Center was constructed in the base- ment under the Sanctuary. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Winter gave this Children's Sunday School and Worship Center and its furnishings in memory of John Parker Willwert. The social room was enlarged and modernized, the kit- chen was also enlarged into which new equipment was installed. The sanctuary was accoustically treated. The rearrangement of the altar area included a new altar, pulpit, lectern and a divided chancel railing. The entire church is served by a new sound system which carries sound to all rooms of the church. This system is also equipped for radio broadcasting. The entire building was beautifully redecorated and modernized at a cost of ap- proximately S115,000.00. The parsonage was also renovated at a cost that exceeded 36,000.00 In 1955 the membership of Bethany Church was 1,013. The Sunday school enrollment was 1,129. During the spring of 1958, the Board of Trustees The First One Hundred Years REB LION Centennial L ii recommended the purchase of land and buildings of pro- perty located just north of the present church edifice. The purchase was made at a cost of 315,000 Several thou- sand dollars more was spent to have buildings razed and grounds prepared for the parking of cars. Today the Bethany congregation is fortunate to have a parking lot to handle over 200 automobiles. Extended repairs to the large Pipe Organ were made during the year of 1959 at a cost of 38,000. During the year of 1961, a new roof on the educa- tional unit and other repairs were made at a cost of 37,200. During the year of 1962, a new boiler was installed for the heating of the church at a cost of 312,000 Repointing of the entire stone work of the church and church tower was completed during the year of 1973 at a cost of over 312,000 During the year of 1975, the Church tower was repaired and the tower clock put back into use at a cost of 36,000 Rev. Lyle S. Bundy assumed the pasterate of Bethany in 1973 when Rev. Warren L. Baughman was assigned another charge. Rev. Bundy graduated from Seattle Pacific College in 1948, and Asbury Theological Seminary in 1952. He served the Free Methodist Church of North America, McClure Church in Lewistown, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Williamsport before coming to Red Lion. During the year of 1977, a new outdoors bulletin board was erected in memory of George D. Bowers by his wife, Dorothy Strine Bowers at a cost of 35,000 All the woodwork of the parsonage was covered with aluminum during the summer of 1979 at a cost of 34,500. A centennial committee has been appointed to give directions to painting and refurbishing of the church sanc- tuary for the forth coming centennial of the founding of Bethany Church, which will be held in early 19825 said work to be completed during the year of 1981 at a cost of some 335,000. Pastor's who have served Bethany Church since her founding are as follows: 1882-1889 Various Supply Pastors, 1889-1903 J. R. Jones, 1903-1904 W. H. Weaver, 1904-1908 S. N. Moyer, 1908-1912 J. E. Kleffmang 1912-1917 A. N. Horn, 1917-1941 M. R. Fleming, 1941-1949 J. Stewart Glenn, 1949-1967 Mer- vie H. Welty, 1967-1970 Donald A. Misal, 1970-1973 Warren L. Baughman, Jr.g and since 1973 Lyle S. Bundy. The dates bac of Red ST. PAUIJS UNITED eginning of the Evangelical Church in Red Lion to 1885 when the Old York Circuit consisted Lion, Freysville, Union Chapel, Salem, METHODIST CHURCH Bethlehe pastor an fected, b of a plac was the , and Adamsville. Rev. S. Yearick was the first d served for two years. An organization was ef- t no regular preaching was maintained for lack in which to worship. Rev. R. J. Hornberger ext pastor and remained but one year. He was succeedeg by the Rev. J. H. Hertz in 1888, who held the pastoral schoolho ffice for three years. In 1890 the old stone se on First Avenue was bought and equipped for worslllp. This stone building has justly been termed the Cra le of the Evangelical Church in Red Lion. There wi then a membership of seven. Interior of Rev. in 1891 Paul's old brick church. J. M. Price was appointed pastor of the charge nd continued in that capacity for three years, and duriflg this time considerable progress was made. Rev. George Joseph followed as next pastor and served only one year. During this time f1894l, however, a brick church was erected at a cost of 33,000.00 The member- ship at th s time was 125. Rev. three ye siderably . D. Keen became pastor in 1895. During the rs of his pastorate the debt on the building previously erected was paid, and the membership con- increased. At the close of his pastorate, the Old York Cirrgnit was divided, and Red Lion and Freysville constitute Beca Red Lion Charge. se of failing health, the Rev. W. M. Sanner, appointecll in 1898, stayed in office one year. Rev. I. E. Spangler served the charge for four years, beginning in the spring of the year 1899. During the second year of his administr the churc this time, tion, an addition to the church was built, and otherwise improved at a cost of 33,000.00 At ed Lion was likewise detached from Freysville The First One Hundred Years MD Llllll Centennial L n St. Paul's Orchestra - 1925 and 1973 L. to r.: Earl Stein fsaxophonel, Marvin Geesey Kclarinetl, Albert Deltz Kdrumsl, Henry Herrman fviolinj, LeRoy Kaltreider tsaxophonej, James Kaltrelder tviollnj, Truman Smith Ksaxophonel, Charles Pettit lviolinj, Elizabeth Holtzinger Qplanoj, William Boekel Qflutel, D. Frank Kaltrelder, Jr. Qsaxophonej, Guy Keemer Qcelloj, Shenvood Ritz fvlolin, conductorj, Bert Stein Qsaxophonel, Paul Richley Kviollnl, Martin Keller ftrombonel, Joseph Ritz fbassl, Wilton Hutton Qalto hornl, Emory Ritz iviolinj, Arthur Blcklng Qtrumpetl, Curtis Smith itrumpetl, and Henry Burg Qfrench homl. Founded in 1916 by Joseph Ritz, its three directors have been Sherwood, Emory and Richard Ritz. and constituted a Mission. The Mission consisted of 160 members. Rev. C. W. Finkbinder began his pastorate of four years in March of 1903. At the end of his first year, Red Lion became self-supporting and could report a member- ship of two hundred and fifty-one. During the second year of his pastorate, another addition to the church was built, a large Moller pipe organ installed, and the church . ig ,S gf. X 1 redecorated at a cost of 34,000.00 When the Rev. D. L. is .Q fle ' Kepner came to the charge in 1907 he found a member- . Y Rs . inf' ,gs P ship of 308 and bright prospects for abundant success. tx . ' sl Zb X The Rev. J. Theo. Pettit was pastor from 1915 to S. D I 3 g g 1920. At a congregational meeting, February 27, 1917, , ' X . a J Q . ' :' I ' the trustees presented tentative plans and probable cost Front row, l. to r.: James LaMotte, Michael Heisler, Dan Helsler. 2nd row, l. to r.: Barry Stein, Hope Heisler, Pam Lartz Loss. 3rd row, l. to r.: Richard Burke, D. Miriam Smith, Tim Trone, William Ritz. 4th row, l. to r.: Emory Ritz fconductorj, Madeline Gross Sheeley, Richard Ritz, Richard Loss. Missing from photo is longtime organist, Yvonne Pettit. 1980 membership of the or- chestra is 18. of a new building. The architect for the building was John B. Hamme, of York, Pennsylvania. The new edifice, which at present is the Sunday School Building, was dedicated during the fourth year of the administration of Rev. Pettit, at a cost of 568,000.00 It was dedicated free of debt. The church membership at that time was 650, with a Sunday School enrollment of 995. The Rev. H. A. Benfer was appointed to this field in the spring of 1920 and served until his death, June 7, 1925. He was succeeded by his son, Rev. Kenneth L. Benfer, who finished the year. The leaders of the church saw the wisdom and possibilities in the sponsoring of the medical education of Rev. Kenneth L. Benfer to become The First One Hundred Years RBD LlllN Centennial L ii the first medical missionary of the Evangelical Church to Africa. The Rev. E. C. Basom who was pastor here during the Golden Jubilee in 1930 was elected as one of the Superintendents of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church in March of 1931. The vacancy caused by the election of Rev. E. C. Basom to the Superintendency was filled by the appoint- ment of Rev. G. C. Gabriel to Red Lion in March of 1931. At a congregational meeting held on May 10, 1933, a plan was presented by the architect, J. B. Hamme for the construction of the sanctuary. Ground-breaking ser- vice was conducted August 30, 1933. The corner stone was laid in the afternoon of December 3, 1933 with the Rev. E. C. Basom, Superintendent and former pastor, officiating. This attractive and colossal edifice was com- pleted in a little more than two years and was dedicated on Sunday, February 3, 1935 with Bishop J. S. Stamm, D.D. of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, officiating. The building is of Gothic design, modified to meet the needs of the congregation. The three manual-pipe organ in the Church is the handiwork of the firm of M. P. Moller, Inc., Hagerstown, Maryland, and is one of the finest. This whole church construction cost approximately S130,000.00 and much of it was paid by the day of dedication. In March 1939, after eight years of a successful pastorate, the Rev. G. C. Gabriel was elected one of the Conference Superintendents of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church. This vacancy of the pastorate at Red Lion was filled by the appointment of Rev. J. W. Krecker, D.D. who came from Christ Evangelical Church, York, Pennsylvania. During his pastorate of a little more than eight years the remaining debt on the sanctuary was completely paid. A thirty-two bell Deagan Carillon was installed as a memorial to the men and women in World War II. The carillon, costing 5l527,000.00, was paid at the time of installation. During conference on November 16, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, there was a merger of the Evangelical denomination and the United Brethren denomination. This merger was named the Evangelical United Brethren Church. At this time St. Paul's of Red Lion had the largest membership in the Evangelical denomination, having at the beginning of 1946, 1250 members. The Rev. Paul A. Werner, at the annual Conference held in the beginning of May, 1947 at Carlisle, Penn- sylvania, was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Krecker's election to the editorship of the Telescope Messenger , the religious periodical of the denomination. In the summer of 1951 Saint Paul's Church under- took the support of a missionary family in Japan, the Rev. George Theuer and family. Also in 1953, Dr. Dean Olewiler and family, members of our Church, left as medical missionaries for the Bambur Hospital in Nigeria, British West Africa. The class of young men taught by Glenn Crook purchased a Jeep Station Wagon and ship- ped it to him for his work. A Hammond electric organ was purchased in March of 1953 for the Sunday School at a cost of 553,900.00 Girl Scout Troops, Brownies, and Explorer Scouts were organized. Choirs for boys and girls and for young people were formed and a fine program of music was produced under th The Robert The Ch e leadership of Professor Emory Ritz. Sunday School, under the superintendency of . Strobeck for 38 years, had a total enrollment of rch membership grew to a total of 1425 by the over 2010 with an average attendance of 805 in 1954. end oft e year 1954. St. Paul's The sonage o today. St. Paul's congregation dedicated a new par- n July 20, 1952. Dr. N. L. Hummel, conference superintendent, brought the message and conducted the dedicatio This n. Cape Cod designed residence is situated at the southwest corner of South Main and Chestnut Streets. Rev. Werner v coming f had been edifice. The pastor in were pur three ap razed an 34 First . G. C. Gabriel filled the unexpired term of Rev. who passed away Dec. 11, 1959. It was a home- or Rev. Gabriel and the congregation, since he the pastor during the construction of the church Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Thomas was appointed May, 1960. During his pastorate properties chased on the south side of First Avenue: A rtment house and a cigar factory which were the area improved for parking. The property at venue was purchased and became the par- The First One Hundred Years 1 Rllll LIUN Centennial ll- n sonage for the assistant pastor, The Rev. Robert H. Van- Natta. He was appointed full time pastor at Scotland- Salem Charge in 1971. At a General Conference in Dallas, Texas April 22-May 4, 1968, the Methodist Church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren Church to become the United Methodist Church. Dr. Thomas retired from active full-time ministry in June, 1971. He moved to Williamsport, Pennsylvania where he assumed the duties of Minister of Visitation at the Pine Street United Methodist Church. St. Paul's Choir - 1925 and Today Evelyn Pettit Church Pianist lst row: Mrs. Harry Householder, Mrs. C. C. Herrman, Mrs. Thos. S. Holtzinger. 2nd row: Mrs. Harry Barnhart, Mrs. Paul Raub, Miss Esther Holtzinger, Miss Violet Householder. 3rd row: W. B. Smith, Mrs. Wilson Zeigler, Thomas Holtzinger, Wilson Zeigler and L. C. Stein, Chorister. lst row, I. to r.: Susan Burg, Marjorie Ritz, Jane Herrman, Jetty Zarfos, Judy Klinger, Sally Olewiler, Norma Vasellas, Ann Sprenkle, Marie Keeports: 2nd row, l. to r.: Yvonne Pettit forganlstj, Jean Ruby, Kathy Keller, Marilyn Brown, Joan Barth, Madelyn Sheeley, Geraldine fSityJ Zarfos, Dorothey Laucks: 3rd row, I. to r.: Gerald Habacker lDirectorJ, Jay Zarfos, Donald Snyder, Robert Blouse, Lee Keller, Horace Vasellas, Harry Klinger, Philip Burg, Richard Ritz, Gary Spring, Richard Zarfos, Jerry Robinson. Missing from photo: Mary Goldman, Elanor Toomey, Mary and James Loyer, and James Hagner. Dr. William F. Woods was appointed to serve St. Paul's congregation. During his pastorate, Miss Marilyn Shertzer was employed as Director of Christian Educa- tion. She resigned that position November 1, 1973 to enter active service in the United States Army. The Administrative Board approved the appoint- ment of Rev. M. O. Mickey as Minister of Visitation July 1, 1972. He had recently retired as Minister of the Zion United Methodist Church in East Prospect, Pennsylvania. Because of failing health, he retired December 31, 1978. During 1975 and 1976 the members of St. Paul's Church assumed the responsibility of relocating a Viet- namese family in Red Lion. An apartment was provided and completely furnished for their comfort. A group of young people painted the interior. Food, clothing, and financial support were provided until they became self sufficient. A group of Senior Citizens meets each weekday in the church for fellowship, crafts and other activities. A hot noon-day meal is served under the Lutheran Social Ser- vice of York. The project is funded by the Federal Government. At a session of the Central Pennsylvania Con- ference, in Bloomsburg, June 1978, Dr. Woods was ap- pointed pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. At the same session Rev. F. Louis Barth, who had been ministering to the Everett United Methodist Church, was appointed to serve St. Paul's Church. Rev. Barth is a native of Florence, South Carolina, and is a graduate of Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina and the Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. He served pastorates in North Carolina and six pastorates in Pennsylvania before com- ing to Red Lion. The project to install stained glass windows on the west side of the sanctuary covered a period of years from 1963 to 1979. Each window depicts an event in the life of St. Paul. The cost of installation was completely covered by memorial contributions. The first phase in rebuilding the Moller organ was completed in 1978. A ramp was built across the front of the Sunday School building to facilitate entrance for the elderly, children in strollers and persons in wheel chairs. This pro- ject was completed in the fall of 1979. The members of the congregation of St. Paul's have always shown concern for the development of the com- munity. They have worked in close relationship with the churches of Red Lion in many ecumenical affairs. The First One Hundred Years RED Lltllll Centennial rl- n The pastors appointed to serve St. Paulis Church were: 1885-1887 Rev. Samuel Yearickg 1887-1888 Rev. J. Hornbergerg 1888-1891 Rev. J. H. Hertzg 1891-1894 Rev. J. M. Price, 1894-1895 Rev. George Josephg 1895-1898 Rev. E. D. Keeng 1898-1899 Rev. W. M. Sannerg 1899-1903 Rev. Ira E. Spangler, 1903-1907 Rev. C. W. Finkbinderg 1907-1908 Rev. C. L. Sonesg 1908-1911 Rev. D. L. Kepner, 1911-1915 Rev. Simon Peter Remerg 1915-1920 Rev. J. Theodore Pettitg 1920-1925 Rev. Henry A. Benfer, 1925-1926 Rev. Kenneth L. Benferg 1926-1931 Rev. E. C. Basomg 1931-1939 Rev. G. C. Gabriel, 1939-1947 Dr. Joe Willard Krecker, 1947 Dr. W. E. Peffleyg 1947 Dr. George W. Frey, 1947-59 Rev. Paul E. Werner, 1959-1960 Dr. George W. Frey, Jr., 1960 Rev. G. C. Gabrielg 1960-1971 Dr. Alfred J. Thomasg 1968-1971 Rev. Robert H. VanNattag 1971-1978 Dr. William F. Woods, 1971-1978 Rev. M. O. Mickey, and 1978 Rev. F. Louis Barth. ST. JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST St. John's United Church of Christ holds the unique position in the religious institution of Red Lion of having been first to permanently establish religious services as well as the first to erect a church building in the borough. The movement toward founding a church in Red Lion goes back to 1874 and 1875 when Alice Dietz organized the first Sunday School and acted as superintendent. In the fall of 1879 plans were inauguarated by members of Emmanuel Reformed Church, Freysville lcurrently Em- manuel U. C. of C.l to hold preaching services in the community and in that connection they asked Rev. E. Garver Williams, pastor of the Kreutz Creek Charge, to hold such services in Meyer's Hall which was offered for such use by one of the town's founding mothers , Mrs. Catherine Meyer. The room was fitted for worship by Mrs. Meyer who bought lumber for pews which were made by Rev. Williams and Seth Minnich. A Class of Catechumens was gathered, instructed and confirmed at Emmanuel Church. By 1881 and 1882, religious services were being held in the grey sandstone schoolhouse which was erected by the newly incorporated Borough of Red Lion on First Avenue. Once again, one of the prominent, early citizens of Red Lion Borough, Seth Minnich acted as superintendent of the Sunday School. While much discussion arose during this period about erecting a house of worship in Red Lion nothing happened until Rev. A. Wanner, D.D. succeeded E. G. Williams as pastor of the Kreutz Creek Charge. It was then that members of the Reformed, Lutheran and Presbyterian communions liv- ing in Red Lion met in the office of Squire Seth Minnich to discuss the possibility of erecting a church as a cor- porate effort. Early in these deliberations the Presbyterians dropped out but the Lutherans and Reformed people kept at it until they arrived at a tentative .qfx St. John's Church - Erected 1882. Now a home at rear of pres church. agreem nt to build a union church and a joint committr was nailed to raise 51000.00 However, efforts in tl direction were unsuccessful and at an April 25, lie. meeting the Lutherans decided to withdraw from the p ject. Ho ever, the Reformed people were determined do it an finally raised 31000.00 and were pleased wht Mrs. Ca herine Meyer generously donated two lots on which to erect the building. The committee, consisting of Adam ebhard, John Wise and Seth Minnich immedi- ately be an the construction of a frame structure, 32 by 50 feet. Services for the laying of the cornerstone were held Jure 4, 1882 in the barn of Mrs. Catherine Meyer near the ground where the church was being built. Preaching was both in German and English. The new church was dedicated at a special service on Septem er 8, 1882, at a cost of nearly 32000.00 of which 1,400.00 had been raised by the charter member , leaving the young congregation with a debt of 35600.00 The first communion was held on November 4, 1883. This frame building remained the house of worship for St. John's Reformed Church until 1905 when it was moved on to Church Lane to make way for a new struc- ture. The original building is currently being used as a dwelling in that location which is just east of Rohrbaugh's wood-working plant. Whil the new church building was built in 1882 the congregaiion was not officially incorporated until July 14, The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial 11- ii 1890 when a charter of incorporation was granted by James A. Latimer, President Judge of York County. Zion Classis of the Reformed Church recognized and received the congregation June 19, 1890. At first there were but thirty members, all formerly belonging to Emmanuel Church, Freysville. The con- gregation grew slowly but steadily until 1905 when it became necessary to enlarge the place of worship. At a congregational meeting, Feb. of 1905, a building com- mittee was appointed consisting of John Gebhard, D. A. Miller, T. E. Brooks and Seth Minnich and work was begun April 20. After the frame building was temporarily moved to the rear of the lot the cornerstone was laid by the pastor, Rev. J. Kern McKee, July 2nd. The new edifice was completed at an approximate cost of 312,000.00 and was dedicated May 6, 1906. That brick building still stands and houses the congregation although it was renovated, extended and given a stone facade in 1937. The membership and program of the St. John's Church had reached such proportions that in January 1925 a building project was launched under the direction of a Committee including Rev. Howard H. Long, T. E. Brooks, C. O. Meads, Simon Barshinger, Howard W. Sheeler, John Gebhard, T. C. Miller, J. M. Flinchbaugh, Ut . C. N. Trout and Neiman Craley, Sr. The cornerstone for the new building was laid with special services May 34, 1925 and the dedication celebration was held March 38, 1926. The new structure cost about 342,000.00 and Qhcl a capacity of 950. 'OT' When Dr. Oliver K. Maurer was pastor and wrote Rldch of the above material at the borough's Golden llfrbilee in 1930 the church continued to flourish with a membership of 330 and a church school enrollment of 500. At the Diamond Jubilee in 1955 Dr. Maurer noted the church membership stood at 539 while the Church School enrollment had increased to 545. Such growth again caused the congregation to con- sider expanding the facilities which was begun in 1937 when the sanctuary was enlarged and refurnished as a Gothic structure. The exterior was sheathed in Foxcroft stone with imitation limestone trim. Rededication services were held April 3, 1938. At this point it should be noted that St. John's Church became known as St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church in keeping with the merger of The Evangelical Synod Church of North America and the Reformed Church U.S.A. in 1934. The new name took some getting used to and even till this day there are those in the Congregation and the community who still think Reformed . St. John's Church today. Some time after the improvement and renovation of the sanctuary a tower amplification system was provided by a loyal member of the congregation. This system for many years broadcast music into the community, twice daily. Later, other improvements were made to the physical plant including the Church School building which was completely renovated, making provisions for separate Nursery, Beginners, Primary and Junior- Intermediate Departments. Also, a suite of three church offices was established. An amplification system was in- stalled in the Church School and two oil paintings were placed in the auditorium in memory of Lt. Kenneth L. Minnich. Also, the church kitchen was renovated and im- proved, the Sue J. Brooks Choir Room was provided and equipped and a parking lot installed at rear of the church. In 1952, St. John's began construction of a new par- sonage at the corner of North Main and Gay Streets. This spacious, rural, colonial structure was built as a memorial to Mr. 8a Mrs. T. E. Brooks, and was dedicated June 7, 1953. Earlier, in 1948, St. John's made another forward step when the congregation elected to have a fulltime Director of Religious Education and Youth Activities. Thus Miss Dorothy Jud of Riesel, Texas was called and installed, March 7 and served for two years. Eventually, The First One Hundred Years RED LIIJN Centennial 11- ij the congregation decided to engage a Student Assistant to the Pastor who would spend parttime in the parish and work with the youth. This program continued thru May of 1963. Shortly after the new parsonage was completed the former parsonage at 163 N. Main St. was renovated in- cluding a suite of Church Offices on the ground floor and an apartment on the second floor. In 1957 St. John's once again was faced with a name change as a result of the merger of the Con- gregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. Once again the adjustment was slow and it wasn't until 1963 that the name was changed on the bulletin board. In the early sixties a Schulmerich Carillon was given the church by a loyal member who wished to remain anonymous. Twice each day it broadcasts hymns and other inspirational music. After more than thirty-four years of faithful service, Dr. Oliver K. Maurer retired in 1962 as St. John's Pastor. These were fruitful years generally described in this chronicle. There was significant growth in numbers, in size, in quality of physical facility, and in the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Maurer continues to serve St. John's as Pastor Emeritus. Rev. Thomas M. Burns, Jr. became the new pastor of St. John's Church in March of 1963 and currently serves in that role. Since Rev. Burns had some expertise in Youth work, and because funding had run out, the Student Assistant program was discontinued. Early in this ministry the so-called New Curriculum of the United Church of Christ was introduced in the Church School, and the Church School Auditorium was reconstructed to facilitate that program. This included separate Classrooms for the Jr. High, Middle High, Sr. High and Young Adults. Another innovation during this period was an Outdoor Christmas Program on the parsonage lawn replete with live animals and people. Early in January 1973 a Major Improvement Com- mittee was appointed to evaluate facility needs and report to the congregation. This group including James Moul, W. Eugene Taylor, Mrs. Larry Kessler, Mrs. Clinton Workinger, Mrs. Theresa Lauer, Mrs. Thomas Burns, Miss Nancy Klinefelter, N. Eugene Shoemaker, E. William Fry, Lewis Keener, Carl Ferree and G. Edward Shanabrough recommended renovation and improve- ment to the sanctuary including carpeting and painting, the construction of a new church kitchen and refurbishing the old kitchen as a lounge and music room, including an office f r the Director of Music. The recommendation was acfepted with various memorial gifts implimenting the project. The dedication was celebrated, October 28, 1973 v ith Dr. James Glasse, president of Lancaster Theolo ical Seminary, preaching the sermon on the theme Christ And The Commandments . In eptember of 1973 St. John's became part of a commu ity effort now known as Red Lion Mobile Foods which rovides meals at reasonable cost on a five-day schedul for shut-ins in the Red Lion-Dallastown area. Involve ent in this program provides housing the project and a significant number of the volunteer workers. St. John's instituted another first within the confines of the orough when the congregation opened a Pre- Kinder arten School in the fall of 1974. The first instruc- tor, Mr . Richard Bieda, still teaches in that capacity. Th re were other highlights during these last twenty- five yegrs including a unique church school program dur- ing the summer months which attempts to study current problems in society as well as securing outstanding leaders in various Bible study. A big thing in the life of the congregation is the special Christmas celebration which begins with Hanging The Greens on the lst Sun- day in Advent and continues through the season with other special programs all adhering to a theme chosen by The Lay Life and Work Committee. Also, spirits are lifted by an aLl-church worship service and picnic which is held at Shay Grove Park the last Sunday in July. Another importgnt feature in the life of the congregation is the monthl newsletter which began issue October 1, 1963 under the caption - St. John's News 8: Views . The Pastor's Column fittingly began with the theme - A New V nture . That 'Lventure remains a unique ex- perienc for many in the congregation who eagerly await its maili g the first of each month from October through June. Rev. Burns had the following to say about his church in 1980: At this writing St. John's membership stands at 715 with the unique feature that the average age is somewhere between 37-38. Thus we are a young con- gregati n even though, in terms of time, we're the oldest in the ccdwmmunity. That is more important, and satisfying, than any pride lfor whatever it's worthl that we were first. On this Centennial of Red Lion Borough our only hope and prayer is that we shall continue to worship and praise God with an enthusiastic spirit and serve the community so it will be better because we are still doing His thing through all these years. Thus may it be Amen! The First One Hundred Years RBD LIUN Centennial L n MANUFACTURING 'The Growth of Red Lion' THE CIGAR I DUSTRY There are various factors which account for the mak- ing of Red Lion Borough, but one agency of progress rightfully deserve's the lion's share - The Cigar Industry. It has been said that Red Lion has been built with cigars and indeed Red Lion owes its early growth and prosper- ity to its Cigar Manufacturing lndustry. The name of Red Lion for years suggested to millions of people CIGARS - good, honest, five-cent cigars. Thousands of wage- earners found employment in the tobacco, box-making, or cigar industry of Red Lion. The story of the industry's growth and gradual rise to prominence and influence is one of deepest interest. Long before any cigar factory was located on the ground where Red Lion stands today, cigar manufacturing was carried on in York, Hanover and other parts of York County. In fact, the country surrounding Red Lion Borough was dotted with small cigar factories, which, in many instances consisted of nothing more than a room in a family home or a small outbuilding at the rear of the lot. Cigar manufacturing in York County originated as a fami- ly industry and developed along this line for many years until, during the past century, more people were in its employ then in any other industry. Why should this part of the country, York County, go so strongly over to the manufacture of cigars? The cigar manufacturing industry in York County was the outgrowth of tobacco culture in this district. Although tobacco was first grown in the Western Hemisphere, the early settlers may have brought with them the knowledge of tobacco and its uses, and grew tobacco for home consumption. lt is an established fact that the tobacco raised in York County during the early days was of in- ferior quality, the shoe-string type, of high nicotine content, and was less desirable for smoking, The cigars of that period were very crudely made and sold at ridicul- ously low price, retailing at four for one cent or 51.25 per thousand. Experiments to improve the weed resulted in the discovery of the Pennsylvania seed - leaf developed from Havana seed in 1837 and the introduction of Con- necticut seed leaf into Pennsylvania around 1850. During Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Neiman. that period 1840-1850, York County was the leading tobacco growing section of Pennsylvania. It was only dur- ing the second half of the past century that Lancaster County gained the lead. The nearness of the source of supply readily sug- gested the manufacture of cigars. Among the cigar manu- facturers of those days were many farmer-growers of tobacco. W, V. ,f- ' Z Summer house, cigar factory, rear 32 First Avenue. The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial 11- ij Red Lion, itself, at the time of its incorporation, had but two cigar factories. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Neiman established during 1873-1874 the first cigar factory in the borough of Red Lion. Adam Gebhard opened his cigar factory on North Main Street in 1879. There was a later time when a cigar shop was found in nearly every home where man and wife and perhaps the children would make cigars to supplement what they earned on the farm. The women especially, who were confined to their homes because of family duties, were usually the primary personnel of these family shops. Many of these so-called cigar factories made cigars on a bonus basis. Some bigger manufacturer would furnish the fobacco, and even the molds, while the women would strip the tobacco and make the cigars, receiving about six- teen cents per hundred. Many of the men were ac- customed to work at another trade during the summer and make cigars during the winter. Occasionally manufacturers would bring their cigars to the stores and markets and exchange them for merchandise. After its incorporation in 1880 the town of Red Lion, with its railroad facilities, became an attraction for cigar manufacturers and people seeking work. Although the growth of the borough was somewhat slow during the first years, John Gibson in his History of York County, 1886, ascribes to Red Lion about 30 cigar factories. The rise of York County to an important cigar manufacturing center dates back into the second half of the past century. During the fiscal year ending June 30, x 4 l ' kktk k XX f . l E l ll . htiu.. si V fi g . ' Q g.-f' f t: M 52 I 4 8 3 fs, 'TW at -f r sig.: . 'f ,. - V Former cigar factory, rear 126 First Avenue. 1886, York County cigar manufacturers paid 35580257.77 revenue for cigar stamps, more than half the total of the district. Everybody seemed to enter the -....,.., -g--N-. ,enh ,. 4 .L 1 ,,,z,...'. ..:. A - , Daniel rear 18 pangler and employees outside Spangler Cigar Factory, . High St. around 1900. cigar blisiness or some allied trade, tobacco and cigar box manuf regular cturing. As the business became more profitable, fair-sized factory buildings were being erected. Statistics gathered in 1907 by the Internal Revenue Deputgl? Collector of York, Pa. place the approximate numbe of cigar factories, big and small in York County at Former Ziegler Cigar Factory, rear 30 E. Broadway. The First One nunare Years F W D O Z 4 D CD M M 5 F 2 LL. D Z S? o Z D O U Z M O 7 t 1928. OU Hotel Ballroom, ab rktowne Yo -5:5 Q2 -ZZ: 33 C QD TQ Q2 ,o E :s O O O .r: 3 C CD E QD ua O ing are th follow The .24 u an .D O +5 U7 1 0 17. CI' efelt Klin .C D- U rn O '1 CN va ua N II 'E ru D- 1-4 Dx QD 3 S an 1: G5 3 2 cn oo 1-4 9x U E x U7 w E ru '-a 6 f-1 4: ru E 'C'- ru I T eu LLI oi s Roseman cv T as .C U 19. ler Harry Zieg v-4 v-1 .C .2 c: .E E Ds fU 3 O' cd E3 OUES m3 32 -UGO: S352 25:9 .,. QEE3 UI33 cj,-ioicfi CNICNCNGI S 29 gs ZBIQQE 00.12 o 33m 1 Eiga? KJ ZE,:::is ozuuo aio'5-:hold v-1v-lv-41-lv-4 L-4 1-.GJ gp ...CD 22.5, Qiixi 3gx.Eu. C9 M5255 D- .u-U.- Ew..E owen? wilriuiuiod f RED Llllll Centennial 55,21 ii 1200, with an average production of 300,000,000 cigars and an outlay of nearly 51,000,000 for Internal Revenue Tax. The secret of the success of the Red Lion cigar in- dustry was after all, but the good common sense and the every-day business philosophy on the part of the manufacturers, who were without exception, self-made men. They adhered to the principle of personally super- vising and managing their own business affairs and of keeping overhead expenses down to a minimum. They kept moving ahead and gradually became the recognized leaders of the independent cigar industry of York County. After World War I the two-for-five cents smokes were superseded by the nickel or five-cent cigars. The old familiar shops disappeared, and instead, large modernly equipped factory establishments arose one after the other. Inside W. C. Frutiger Cigar Co., S. Charles St. Know parking lot for Kaltreider Memorial Libraryj about 1927. The laborers in the cigar factories of Red Lion were all native America. The greater percentage were women workers, although many men still selected cigar making as their life's vocation. The cigar makers of Red Lion represented a thrifty, economically and financially well- situated class of people most of whom owned their own homes, equipped with all the conveniences, their own automobiles, and had fair sized saving accounts. The Philadelphia North American in an editorial on Tuesday, December 23, 1924, had this to say of Red Lion being made an Internal Office for selling cigar stamps. More than one eighth of all the cigars manufac- tured in the United States are rolled in a very small district tucked away among the slate hills of York County. So important has the industry become that the Government will open a Revenue Office in the aggressive town. From the broad Lancaster acres, from Cuba, Samatra, and Puerto Rico come bales and cases of tobacco to be blend- ed and and pri dollars. onverted into cigars of all sizes, shapes, qualities s. The value of the industry runs into millions of t is a thriving and thrifty community, and now is to be given its own Revenue Office. Hail Red Lion and may the as fragra lnd recognition of your importance prove an incense nt as the smoke of your perfectosf' ed, early Red Lion was virtually built around the cigar indzustry. The peak number of factories in Red Lion and the poration 1930, W reduced immediate vicinity, between the date of incor- in 1880 and the date of the Golden Jubilee in as at least 150. In 1930 this number had been to 38 and in 1955 at the date of the Diamond Jubilee to fewer than a dozen, although the output in 1955 wits as large as when the number of factories was at u its maxi solidatio l'Tl. Thisintrend toward mechanization, merger and con- which had begun in 1930, accelerated by 1955, and now, in 1980, has left Red Lion Borough with two reg and on reminde dustry i lar cigar factories, two jumbo novelty factories tobacco dealer. s of the importance to the town of the cigar in its homes and buildings paid for by two fers The streets of Red Lion, however, have many d and goo , honest 'ffive-cent cigars. H. L. NEFF 8: CO., INC. I l .4 i ll sf ai Q L hll:,-. A 0 Ill 1 -W. H5 l , iq , Q g, i i -.1 In the year 1920, Harry C. Neff became a partner of Clayton O. Meads and Samuel H. Herrman and launch- ed the N ff family on a career in the tobacco business that has spanlhed almost 60 years. Abo started North C m t 1923, Harry C. Neff and Samuel H. Herrman cigar manufacturing business with a factory at arles Street. Then Harry C. Neff moved the co pany to the rear of 515 West Broadway, branching out with making l small factories at Winterstown and Long Level rand made cigars. The First One Hundred Years 1 RED LlllN Centennial ll- 1' 1380-1980 W In 1940, the company purchased the Jim Kelly cigar company at Mason Alley and Charles Street and began using cigar machines to manufacture their cigars. Harold L. Neff, a son of Harry C. Neff, then became associated with the late A. J. Golden of York, a cigar broker whose main label was Golden's Blue Ribbon, and still remains the company's main brand. With Harold as president, his father as vice president, and his brother Wilmot H. Neff as secretary-treasurer of the company, the company grew and sold cigars in almost every state in the United States and exported to foreign countries as well. The company plans to manufacture cigars as long as the demand and economic conditions permit. Harold is still president, his father and brother are now deceased. Robert J. Gold the son-in-law of Harold is now the vice- president and the former Esther Paules, now Mrs. Reid Zarfoss is the secretary-treasurer. Mr. Gold and Mr. Neff hope to continue the tradition handed down for almost 60 years of making the finest cigar they can for as long as they can, and to provide employment to the many peo- ple who have served the company in the past and thanks them all for their much appreciated efforts. Cigars, since they became the cash crop that made the Colonies of the United States prosperous at a critical time in their early history have enjoyed a long and color- ful history and promise to do so in the future. JACOBS CIGAR COMPANY AND G. W. VAN SLYKE 8: HORTON, INC. G. W. Van Slyke 81 Horton, first block S. Pine St. R. Clark Jacobs has operated the Jacobs Cigar Com- pany since its organization in 1932. With the help of two prominent tobacco men, William Toomey and J. C. Winter, he started to manufacture cigars in 1934. The following year the Jacobs Cigar Company moved to its present location - the rear of 45 East Lancaster St., in Red Lion. Employees of Jacobs Cigar Co., July 12, 1955. The Jacobs Cigar Company manufactures BLUE TIP and TOBACCO SHED Cigars and Jumbo Novelty Cigars which are sold throughout the continental United States. These Jumbo cigars are hand-made by experi- enced people who are highly skilled in the art of hand- rolling . On September 1, 1962, R. Clark Jacobs bought G. W. Van Slyke 8: Horton including the building at 49 S. Pine St., the equipment and brand names. This even- tually lead to the consolidation of the two companies. On August 1, 1979, G. W. Van Slyke gl Horton expanded its cigar operations by purchasing from the Arthur H. Thompson family, T. E. Brooks 8: Company. This com- pany was founded by T. E. Brooks. Employees of J. C. Winters Co. KJ. G. Van Slyke 81 Hortonj, Oc- tober, 1959. Some of the cigar brands manufactured by G. W. Van Slyke 8: Horton are: Peter Schuyler, Tavern, Penn- sylvania Dutchman, Flor de Manuel, Canadian Club, El Rees-So, Grand Prima, Have a Sweet, Spanish Maid Crooks, Moonshine Crooks, etc. The company was incorporated on October 1, 1979, with the officers: R. Clark Jacobs, President and Treasurer, Richard C. Jacobs, Vice-President and Secretary, Joe A. Jacobs, Vice-President. The First One Hundred Years In 1959 after a transfer of ownership, this business binder t The forerunner of Autokraft was the Red Lion Cigar RED LIUN Centennial A- ij CENTRAL CIGAR COMPANY Central Cigar Company originated in Windsor, Penna., owned by Bill Snyder. The exact date of its origin is not known. Bill's place of business was a small garage-type building located to the rear of Main Street in Windsor. There were three employees in this operation, which consisted only of the manufacture of Jumbo Souvenir Cigars. was moved to Red Lion. Central Cigar Company is now located at the rear of 60 E. High Street, Red Lion, Penna., owned by Dale Minnich. There are five full time employees and all the work that is necessary in the manufacturing of this cigar is still done by hand - as it was when the business first came into existence. These cigars are distributed in most of the fifty states, and some are exported to foreign coun- tries. AUTOKRAFT BOX CORPORATION Located just outside the borough limits, on Boxwood Road, Autokraft can boast of a long and important history. Throughout the years, the company has provid- ed many millions of cigar boxes to Red Lion's cigar makers. Box 8: Lumber Co., which started in business in 1917. In 1919, one of the original owners, D. Frank Kaltreider, acquired all the holdings of the company and changed its name to the Kaltreider Cigar Box Company. It originally had a capacity to make 10,000 cigar boxes per day. The Kaltreider factory was located on Charles and Hyson Lanes in Red Lion. In 1930, the number of employees was 113, and in 1955, 85. The company did 3600,000 worth of business in 1955, compared to 5125,000 in 1930. Kaltreider Cigar Box Company was acquired by Autokraft in 1948, and in 1956 the company name was changed to Boxcraft, Incorporated. During 1965, the old plant in Red Lion was closed, and the business moved to its present location. ln 1971 the name Autokraft Box Corporation was adapted. F. L. Bradley is President of the company today. There are presently about 100 employees in the office and plant on Boxwood Road. In addition, there are facilities THE The in York and Brogue. MEADS TOBACCO CO., INC. history of this concern is one of a very small beginning, a story of a few samples of wrapper and bacco in a rubber blanket. Mr. C. O. Meads started a a tobacco broker selling to the cigar trade. Soon shredde filler was added to the sample pack. The de- mand fo this latter product became so extensive that the manufa turing of shredded filler was started, first in a small b ilding, eventually advancing to larger quarters coverin over four and one-half acres of floor space. In 1 14 two sons, Charles C. Meads and Arthur W. Meads, oined the firm. Also about this time exportation of leaf t bacco was begun and millions of pounds of Lan- caster a d York County tobaccos were exported to France. In 1 33 operations extended into cigar manufactur- ing. On of the warehouses was enlarged and a second floor ad ed to house the new business. Lumber used for this proj ct was once part of the roof of Wanamaker's departm ed at thi The nt store in Philadelphia which was being replac- time. company as a whole prospered during the 1920's and for most of the next decade. About 1940 the trend re versed. Lancaster Cigars Inc. fthe company's cigar factloryl was sold. Today that building is occupied by Susquehanna Grinding Co. In 1948 the large manufacturing plant was sold and the business was moved across the street into smaller facilities Javhere it remains in operation today on a much smaller cale. Jedco, a paper goods wholesaling com- pany now owns and operates its business in the former tobacco manufacturing building. Charles C. Meads left the business around 1951 and Arthur's 1960, m the com Tod only sur on, Frederick M. Meads, joined the small firm in rking the third generation of the family to enter any. ay the Meads Tobacco Company remains as the viving tobacco dealer in Red Lion, serving only two local cigar manufacturers where there was once a multitud G. The First One Hundred Years 72 1 RBD LIUN Centennial Q- ij RED LION CIGAR FACTORIES IN 1927 The following cigar factories were among a list of cigar factories listed in the 192 7 York County Manufacturers Association Yearbook as being in the Red Lion Revenue District. There were others listed, but those listed here are the ones believed to have been located in the borough at that time. lt is interesting to note that the Red Lion Golden Jubilee Book states that there were only 38 cigar factories in town in 1930. Perhaps the one or two-person 'Lfactories were not counted at that time. Acme Cigar Co. Adair, T.L. 8: Co. Anderson, M.H. Arthur-Perry Cigar Co. Blouse, Calvin P. Brooks, T.E. 8: Co. Dellinger, C.N. Eisenlohr, Otto Federal Cigar Co. Fishel, Harry G. Flinchbaugh, Harry E. Flinchbaugh, Jacob Foreman, C.N. 8: Co. Frey, A.C. 8: Sons Frey, A.S. 8: Co. Frey, Clarence A. Frey, J.E. Frutiger, W.C. 8: Co. Gohn, Elmer Grim, W.J. Haines, H.L. 8: Co. Hartley Cigar Co. Heindel, M.S. Heyne, Daniel Horn, Elmer Jones, Wm. H. Kaltreider, D.C. 8: Sons Kaltreider, W.H. Kelly Cigar Co. Key West Cigar Co. LaMotte, Sadie A. Lentz, Chas. H. I. Lewis Cigar Mfg. Co. Lutz, James F. Meditation Cigar Co. Marks, Eli Mate, E.L. McGuigan Cigar Co. McGuigan, Peter 8: Sons Miller, Elmer Mitzel, M.F. Myers, C.D. 8: Co. Myers, Wm. H. Neff, Martin 8: Son Neff, W.J. 8: Co. Norris, Chas. H. O'San Cigar Co. Penn Cigar Co. Quality Cigar Co. Quigley, Wm. D. Red Lion Cigar Co. Reichard, Paul E. Saylor, John H. Schmuck, H. Shindler, J.J. Smeltzer, Alvin Smeltzer, Harry F. Smith, Clarence A. Smith, Herbert M. Smith, Roy R. Smith, T.C. 8: Co. Snell, W.F, Snellinger, John J. Spangler, Daniel State Cigar Co. Sprenkle, Charles Sprenkle, Sherman Stein, Mamie E. Stine, R.M. 8: Co. Strayer, David F. Strayer-Waughtel 8: Co. Strobeck, G.A. Strickler, Bert Superior Cigar Co. Taylor, Franklin W. Tyson, P.B. Wagman, Jerome M. Waughtel Cigar Co. Welty-Young Co. West End Cigar Co. Winter, J.C. 8: Co. Winter, T.A. Sons Wolf Bros. 8: Co. Young, A.A. Zarfos, B.F. Ziegler, Arthur S. 8: Co. The Cigar Workers' Strike During the Depression, in 1934, many of Red Lion's cigar workers became dissatisfied with their situation and began a strike which lasted about one month. The strike was caused by a number of economic conditions - the beginning of use of cigar-making machines, cigar sales decreasing due to increasing consumption of cigarettes, the Depression itself, and the feeling among cigar makers that they were underpaid. Violence erupted in July of 1934, when strikers at- tempted to halt a shipment of machine-produced cigars. A number of people were arrested, and tear gas was used by local police to disperse the strikers. The situation was an unfortunate one, but neverthe- less, a part of Red Lion history. The First One Hundred Years f llllll LION Centennial any n F RNITURE WOODWORKING INDUSTRIES The Cabinet Company was one of the pioneers in the development of Furniture manufacturing has been an important part of the economy of Red Lion for the past 70 years. Harry E. Craley is credited with the idea. He was a contractor and woodworker by trade, and for years had an interest in furniture making. In 1907 Mr. Craley, S. S. Sechrist, J. B. Sechrist, T. E. Brooks, and D. A. Horn founded the Red Lion Furniture Company on a site near the Square and along the Maryland 8: Pennsylvania Railroad. Five furniture craftsmen, each expert in his own specialty were brought from Jamestown, New York la renowned furniture centerl to train the local work force. They were: James Ropp, band sawerg Charles Hall, spindel carverg Ed Holloway, hand carverg Herick Smith, veneer man, and Albert Welsh, finisher. Under their guidance Red I.ion's citizens quickly became craftsmen in their own right, and a proud new industry was born. In 1913 furniture production began at the Red Lion Table Company on South Franklin Street. Land for this factory became available when the C.O. Meads Match Factory was destroyed by fire. J. B. Sechrist became first manager. The next company to engage in the furniture business in Red Lion was the Ebert Furniture Company. methods in the furniture industry. This cor oration was organized and started operations in Philadel hia in 1854. ln 1916 the equipment was moved to Red Lion and a building erected which contains 115,000 square feet of floor space. In 1917 the Red Lion Cabinet Company, the largest unit in t he local furniture industry, was organized. While this company began producing furniture as its principal product, it soon became an important supplier of wood radio cabinets employing over 1,700 workmen. The Cabinet Company was one of the pioneers in the development of mass-production methods in the fur- niture i ndustry and was skillfully managed by J. B. Sechrist, Sr. who has been described by employees as tough, Cabinet four tim bit fair. During it's first twenty-five years, the ompany increased its plant facilities to almost e its former size and when in full operation pro- duced 10,000 cabinet units per week. Cabinets were pro- duced for Atwater Kent Corp., Philco, and others. ln 1924, the York County Chair Company was organized. With W. H. Andrews as General Manager, this plant was created to produce chairs for a number of furniture companies in York and Red Lion. Thr ough the first half of the twentieth century the The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial ll- ij furniture manufacturers of Red Lion enjoyed great popularity in the market place. Management ideas and supervisory skills were freely exchanged from one plant to another. Consumers requested Red Lion furniture by name. It has been said that the more things change the more they will never be the same. Vast changes have oc- cured during the past 25 years effecting furniture manufacturing in our community. Today, kitchen cabinet manufacturing comprises a large segment of the wood working industry in Red Lion, followed by bedroom fur- niture, upholstered furniture, institutional furniture, store fixtures, and novelty items. ,nit On the presentation of Red Lion Cabinet Company's first employees health insurance plan in 1939. From left to right: Clarence Hoff- man, Superintendent, Truman Koch, Superintendent, William Morris, Bookkeeper, Leonard Slenker, Superintendent. Bottom Row from left to right: S. S. Sechrlst, Neiman Craley, J. B. Sechrist, Gable Barshinger, Insurance Agent, Henry Craley, Paul S. Raub, Banker. RED LION DIVISION OF BURD, INC. Red Lion Table Company incorporated in 1913, continued throughout the middle of the 20th century to manufacture high quality bedroom and dining room suites. This company, until August of 1977, was the only remaining furniture company to manufacture the same products it was manufacturing during the Golden Jubilee era. After 64 years of operation, in August of 1977, Red Lion Table company was sold to William E. Burd of St. Charles, Ill. Mr. Burd is the owner of the Howell Com- pany, manufacturers of high quality casual dining fur- niture, Falcon leasure line, manufacturers of gas grills, and Howell Company subdivisions in both Stanley, Wisconsin and Azusa, California. The acquisition of Red Lion by this new owner was a change in name only, as the product line was continued as before. Richard W. Keller, who succeeded Edwill B. Miller as President of Red Lion Table Company during its last year of opera- tion, became General Manager of the Red Lion Division of Burd. Today this plant continues to manufacture both bedroom and dining room suites, with distribution now nationwide. In addition to a showroom formerly operated by Red Lion in Chicago, this Division now displays fur- niture in High Point, North Carolina, Dallas, Texas, San Francisco, California, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Plant employment is at approximately 70 persons at this writing. YORKTOWNE CABINETS Yorktowne Cabinets, formerly known as Colonial Products Company is a manufacturer of high quality kit- chen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and modular wall systems. Operations began in Red Lion in 1952 at the Meads Tobacco Company building. In 1959, plant 2 of the Red Lion Cabinet Company was purchased and kit- chen cabinet production began at 100 Redco Avenue. ln 1970, the Wickes Corporation, San Diego, California purchased Colonial Products Company and renamed it the Yorktowne Division. Today, the Redco Avenue facili- ty serves as division headquarters and largest manufac- turing plant. Other manufacturing plants are located in Stewartstown, Mifflinburg, and Riverside, California. Yorktowne officials are John P. Edl, General Manager, James A. Lee, Director, Manufacturing, Robert E. Seitz, Director, Finance, Garth E. Hoffman, Director, Person- nel, and Friend A. Bennett, National Sales Manager. MASTERCRAFT SPECIALTIES, INC. Mastercraft Specialties, Inc., was founded in 1965 by Joseph Persing and Earl Howard. Operations began in the basement of the Persing home with no more equip- ment than one would find in any home workshopg a 10 inch table saw, a 12 inch bandsaw, and a small router. The search for a new location soon began. A two-story cement block chicken house, located in Windsor Township, was rented and later purchased after renova- tions. While located there, Mastercraft Specialties grew substantially. Shortly after occupying the new building, the company became involved in building custom kit- chens. Finishing T.V. cabinet, sofa, and chair com- ponents soon provided most of the company's business. In 1968 wooden giftware became important as the com- pany began manufacturing knitting stands. The giftware line was expanded to include magazine racks and heated footstools. The First One Hundred Years nrnuqm Centennial Q- '-'isso-ioso - F W Another plant was soon needed to accommodate in- CQ. creased production of giftware, and a second building, was built in Windsor Township, on the Burkholder Road, K ener Kitchen Manufacturing Company, Inc. was in 1971- This neW building Wes used exclusively fer forme in August 1973. Everett Keener owner and presi- assemhiifi finishing, and shiPPing Of Pfedileis while the dent f the corporation had worked in the Kitchen Old bulifiing Was Used fo Produ? Paris- 351973, 51923156 Cabin t lndustry for twenty years prior to forming his eXPensl0n Was neeessefy an 3 ware Ouse 0 own b siness. Mr. Keener's venture into the cabinet in- squafe fest, getibiing the sige gf ihe Seenlnddpianii Vilas dustry began in 1971 when he formed Keener Installation C0n'iP ete - 3 QS inefease ramafica 9 urins i is Comp ny. In 1972 a laminated coverings operation was Period, with products being Shipped to major Catalog starte in Adamsville. The location of the present com- showrooms throughout the United States. Even before pany i 560 West Boundary Avenue in Red Lion. The the neW warehouse Wes One year Old, ii beeafne apparent 125,0 0 square foot, 3 story brick structure is the former that a single plant of larger size would be necessary for Mastercraft to continue its growth. Additional acreage was purchased at the Burkholder Road plant. Initial plans were well underway when the old York County Chair Company building became available. This plant is located in Red Lion Borough on West Maple Street. ln June of 1976, Mastercraft Specialties moved into this building, which at 64,000 square feet, more than quadrupled total available manufacturing floor space. Today, the com- pany is primarily involved in the manufacture of wooden giftware, with production of over 250,000 units annually. The strongest competition in this product line has been from overseas. With improved production equip- ment and techniques, Mastercraft hopes to meet this competition. Custom kitchen cabinetry also remains an important part of total sales. Most recently, institutional chairs and tables have been added to the product line. Mastercraft today as in its infancy is family owned and operated. Joseph Persing, who started in wood- working at Ebert's Furniture, a Red Lion furniture plant, at age 16, is principle owner, president, and general manager. The entire family has been active in the com- pany. Currently, two sons are serving as officers, Joel Persing as Treasurer and Jonathan Persing as Secretary. Another son, a daughter, and a wife are also employed full time. In 15 years Mastercraft Specialties, Inc. has grown from the family basement and three machines into an im- portant part of Red Lion's furniture industry, employing 80 full and part time employees. ln addition to providing parttime work for many high school students, the com- pany has been involved with Red Lion High School's diversified occupational training program and York County Vocational Technical School's work study pro- gram. With continued growth and improvement in pro- ductivity, Mastercraft hopes to continue the 70-year old tradition of Red Lion furniture through another 25 years to Red Lion's 125th Anniversary and beyond. Feder Tt l Cigar Building. ie past few years have seen many improvements and additions to this new company. The number of emplo' ees has increased from 15 to 32 persons. Ex- pansiolh of the company took place in 1977, when the Marks n Kitchen Company was purchased along with its adjaceiliit property. The business was incorporated in 1977. 150 mi striven a wide Distribution now covers an area of approximately les. During the past six years, Keener Kitchens has to produce a top quality custom cabinetry line with variety of woods, styles, and finishes. Future plans includj expansion of the present manufacturing facilities to me t production needs and increased demands. Final From man, ln One of and assembly of cabinets at Keener Kitchen Mfg. Co. to right: Donald Haugh, A. tButchj Smith, Doris Kauff- Armstrong, Steve Lamb. ZELL BROTHERS, INC. 970, Zell Brothers purchased the former Plant he Red Lion Cabinet Company and former Red Lion Furniture Company buildings from J. B. Sechrist Sr. and be ian production of retail store fixtures. Under the directio of Martin, Al, and Fred Zell this thriving enter- prise employs 125 workers in a 250,000 square foot pro- duction area. One of Zell Brothers most recent projects was th remodeled interior of Mailman's Department Store aj Queensgate Shopping Center in York. The First One Hundred Years RED MUN Centennial L ij .il-...... ' Former Ebert Furniture Company now Specialty Woodcraft and former Red Lion Table Co. now Red Lion Division of Burd. SPECIALTY WOODCRAFT Another Zell Company facility is located in the former Ebert Furniture Factory on South Franklin Street. Formed in 1972, this company is presently producing solid Pine Early American Bedroom Furniture trading under the name 'Nathan Hale'. Popular styling and ex- cellent workmanship has created a strong demand for this product. William Zell serves as Chairman of the Board and his son Samuel Zell is the company's president. 110 persons are employed at this writing. JOHN M. ROHRBAUGH COMPANY John M. Rohrbaugh started his woodworking business in a shop at the rear of his home along Route 74 in Windsor Township in 1947. In 1963 he purchased the former J .C. Winter Cigar Factory building at 237 North Church Lane in Red Lion. This firm produces wood institutional furniture and wood novelties which include ship wheels. The company utilizes 18,000 square feet of work area and employs 10 persons. Terry Rohrbaugh is President and Helen Rohrbaugh is Secretary Treasurer of this family owned and managed company. GUILDCRAFT, INC. In 1951 Guildcraft was formed as a division of Foam Products, lnc. of York Haven, PA and was located on Maple Street in Dallastown. The Company's primary pur- pose at that time was the manufacture of piece parts for the furniture industry. lt was owned and operated by Daniel J. O'Neill of Hellam Township, York County. ln 1961 Daniel O'Neill conceived and designed EN- DURALITEG Furniture, an innovative framing material of rigid, expanded polystyrene, eliminating the use of wood in the frame. lt is a unique fully upholstered line featuring a light-weight quality concept, as well as con- serving natural resources. Fire destroyed the Dallastown plant and in 1970 Guildcraft purchased the former Wolf Bros. 8a Co. Cigar Factory on South Pine Street in Red Lion. In 1976 Spero Dephtereos purchased controlling in- terest in Guildcraft, Inc. from Daniel O'Neill, and severed the Company's alliance as a division of Foam Products, Inc. Ten new furniture styles and the advertis- ing! marketing Factory outlet concept have been im- plemented since then, and Guildcraft has 15 privately owned stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Florida, and Ohio. The company continues to grow rapidly, and is expanding into South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. The furniture is manufactured at the Red Lion location exclusively. A distribution organization has also been set up within the company to handle bed- ding, bedroom furniture, and wood living room furniture. The First One Hundred Years IIEII LION Centennial L , Q F 1880-1980i YORKSHIRE FURNITURE COMPANY The Yorkshire Furniture Company started business in 1960 in a building along the Springwood road near Yoe. The company was founded by George W. Geesey, Sr. and his sons Bruce E. Geesey and Gary E. Geesey. In its early years, Yorkshire Furniture Company upholstered furniture for other manufacturers. This company next located in a building owned by Richard Shoff on Broad Street in Yoe. In 1964 they mov- ed to their present location at 130 North Charles Street in Red Lion, formerly the Enterprise Tobacco Company building. This building having 18,000 square feet was rapidly filled because of the great demand for their new upholstered furniture line. Today Gary E. Geesey manages this company whose employees number twelve. Contract and subcon- tract work is being done in upholstery, woodwork, and plastic laminations. Distribution of their products is na- tionwide. Future plans include expansion of building and employment and production of hospital, college, and nursing home furniture. TH Th organiz produci name t Woodc was ma E PFALTZGRAFF COMPANY Consumers Cigar Box Company originally was d to manufacture cigar boxes, but soon was also g novelty furniture and in 1945 changed its Red Lion Woodcraft, Inc. From 1960 to 1977 aft was owned by Red Lion Table Company and aged by Truman Koch. The plant served as an extension ofthe Table Company supporting the bedroom and din ing room production of the latter. The Susquehanna Broadcasting Company acquired this facil mediate ity in May of 1977. Their Pfaltzgraff Division im- ly undertook a project to renovate the facilities at the corner of First Avenue and Charles Street and to commei items to compan ice production of wood gift and small furniture complement the stoneware products which the y had been manufacturing in the York area for many yQaI'S. The the dir Manufa Pfaltzgr October commencement of operations occurred under ction of Dirck T. Schou, Vice President of turing, and Plant Manager Austin Myers. The ff Company discontinued operations in Red Lion of 1979. The First One Years 1 lillll LIIJN Centennial gl H11- 1 ' B80-1980 ' ' n , MISC OUS INDUSTRIES Today, industries of all types abound in Red Lion. There is a great diversity of products being produced in new buildings as well as those formerly occupied by cigar and furniture makers. It is apparent that Red Lion con- tinues to be a good place for manufacturers to locate their enterprises. CON AGRA-RED LION This company was organized during the year 1920 and was granted its charter on the 12th day of January of that year. The original stockholders consisted of Simon A. Barshinger, Samuel A. Roseman, Clarence F. Bar- shinger, Charles E. Barshinger and Samuel S. Laucks. The organization of this enterprise is principally due to the efforts of Simon A. Barshinger and his two sons, Clarence F. Barshinger and Charles E. Barshinger. Simon A. Barshinger was actively engaged in the milling business for a period of thirty-eight yearsg viz., twenty-eight years as owner of a mill in York Township and ten years as an employee of his father in the mill known as Anstine's Mill in Windsor Township about one and one-half miles east of the Borough of Windsor. The two sons of Simon A. Barshinger had been employed in the mill in York Township since childhood. The mill, which Simon A. Barshinger previously operated in York Township, was equipped with three stands of rolls with a capacity of forty barrels per day. These were later increased to five stands, with a capacity of one hundred barrels per day. In 1920, this equipment was moved to Red Lion and an additional stand of rolls was added which raised the output to one hundred and fifty barrels per day. The amount of flour produced in 1920 was approx- imately 250 hundred pound bags in 24 hours and in 1950, 350 hundred pound bags in the same time period. The original plant as erected in 1920, consisted of a stone building in which the flour mill equipment was plac- ed, a frame building used as a feed mill and warehouse, and a frame grain elevator of 50,000 bushels capacity. ln 1968, Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co., Know ConAgraJ agreed in principle to acquire the Red Lion lPa.l Milling Co. The acquisition was made through an exchange of stock. The officers at that time were Charles E. Barshinger, Presidentg Richard S. Barshinger, Vice President-Treasurer and Harry I. Trout, Vice President. The daily capacity was up to 1100 hundred weight daily. Today the Red Lion plant is capable of producing 2000 hundred weights daily with 280,000 bushel of grain storage available. , ax Con Agra facilities and rolling stock. ln March, 1979, Harry l. Trout retired from ConAgra as manager of the Red Lion and York Flour Mills. His brother-in-law, Richard S. Barshinger fthe last of the Bar- shinger familyl still remains very active and is presently Eastern Regional Manager for ConAgra stationed at the Martins Creek Plant near Easton, Pa. Fiscal year 1979 was ConAgras 60th Anniversary year and the best year of its history. Primary earnings per share increased 35 per cent to a record 33.55 and sales reached an all time high of 5644.8 Million. Return on year beginning common stockholders equity was 27.6 per cent. ConAgra operates four flour mills in Pennsylvania and is proud to be a part of the food industry in York County. lts strategies and action plans for growth are strongly oriented towards basic foods. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial 11- i Women and men of JLM Sportwear in 1980 - Front row, left to right: Catherine Snyd r, June Kopp. Second row: Everene Nace, Patricia Duke, Edith Grove, Fay Warner. Third row: Dolly Perrlne, Mary Leiphart, Susie Grothey, J yce Morgan. Fourth row: Joan Miller, Glorla Urey, Laura Reisinger, Mae Grove, Reitta Kopp, Evelyn Wallace, Mary Cook, Helen Alwood. Fift row: Doris Snyder, Marian Grove, Helen Shoff, Martin Benedlck, Donnaleen Flaharty, John Hein, Gray Schnetzka, Gloria Gruver, Mary Ko Brown, Joan Robinson, Dorothy Grove, Gloria Diehl, Mildred Frey. Photo courtesy JLM SPORTSWEAR In July, 1926, in what was formerly a garage at 224 First Avenue, George J. Miller opened a sewing factory, named Red Lion Manufacturing Company. This was a new industry for our community, and has proven to be a steady place of employment for a number of ladies from the vicinity. At the time of the Golden Jubilee Celebration in 1930, the Red Lion Manufacturing Company employed approximately 50 persons. Today the plant employs 60 persons. The year 1940 brought about several changes in the organization and operation of the firm. At the time, Mr. Miller's son, Albert J., and his two daughters, Marguerite and Ethel F., became members of the firm as partners. In 1948, George J. Miller retired from active par- ticipation in the operations of the firm, and after his death in 1951, Albert J. Miller and his sisters assumed full con- trol of the business. bau, Sue Ruby, Violet Hildebrand, Jackie Oyler, Norma of Taylor Studio. In 1976, Jack L. Miller succeeded Albert J. Miller, and to Ladies ay continues the business of manufacturing portswear. SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES, INC. Spe ialty Industries, Inc., 120 North Charles Street, Red Lioi, PA, is a business engaged in the manufacture of stand rugated, ard and custom packaging requirements in cor- chipboard, foam and coverting kraft in sheets or rolls. Inlrddition to manufactured items, the company is also dist butors of gummed, reinforced and pressure sen- sitive taples, strapping, polethylene in bags, rolls, sheets, shrink a d stretch film, plus numerous other shipping room arid packaging supplies. The names of the cor- porate officers are as follows: Carl W. Cheek, President, William M. Bair, Vice President, and Joseph H. Mer- back, Secretary-Treasurer. Specialty Industries was founded in 1972 in Red Lion in a building of 6,000 square feet employing five t5l The First One Hundred Years llltll LION Centennial L a people. Today it occupies two I2l buildings totaling 45,000 square feet and employs fifty I50l people. Plans for the future are to build a new building of 20,000 square feet which will be completed in 1980, and will employ an additional fifteen I15l people. NEW ERA DIE CO. The first firm to process metal in Red Lion was that of New Era Die Company, which began operations in 1937. This company was financed by four local men, Mr. Paul Raub, Sr., Mr. Whorley Neff, Mr. Harry MCC-uigan and Mr. Earl Grove, who recognized the need for additional industries in the town. During the ensuing war years of World War ll, the firm produced a variety of products, both as contractors and subcontractors, with these products including tank, ammunition, aircraft and gun parts. However, sharp edge cutting dies used to cut soft goods, such as shoes, shirts, gloves and rubber parts were still the principal pro- ducts, and immediately after the war, the company reverted back to these items. . 2 1 ','Ef1Ll Bending Sharp Edge Cutting Dies at New Era Die Company. Front to rear: Todd Wilson, John Arnold, Bruce Kinard, Richard Beaver- son, Harry Null. Photo courtesy of Taylor Studio. In 1946, the company was purchased by Indepen- dent Die 8a Supply Company, in St. Louis, Missouri, and continued under this ownership until April 1968, at which time along with the St. Louis company, it was sold to Mr. Ralph Dwyer and Mr. John Bartlett. The plant, under the management of Mr. Maurice Ward, operated under their ownership until April 1975. At that time, Mr. Maurice Ward, his two sons, Larry and Jerry, along with Mr. Jim LaBounty and Mr. John Dwyer, purchased the entire stock of both the Independent Die 81 Supply Com- pany and the New Era Die Company. In both plants, additional machinery was added to in- crease production in the envelope die department in St. Louis and the window or panel cutting department in Red Lion. With the addition of this equipment and addi- tional employees, the company is now enjoying the distinction of being the largest manufacturers of envelope production equipment in this country, shipping overseas to Germany, Australia, New Zealand, England, France and Switzerland. In recent months, computer operated machinery has been purchased, with additional pur- chases planned in the near future. In 1976, the members of the firm purchased the stocks of Mr. John Dwyer and replaced Mr. Dwyer with Mr. Harry Bayens, who then became manager of the St. Louis company. Mr. Bayens became a member of the firm in an ownership capacity in 1978. In December of that year, Mr. Maurice Ward, who had been with the company since its inception in 1937, retired, but is now Chairman of the Board and acting in an advisory capaci- ty, leaving the present owners of the company as Mr. Larry Ward, Mr. Jerry Ward, Mr. James LaBounty and Mr. Harry Bayens. The company has been able to engage 81 employees in the Red Lion plant and an additional 85 in St. Louis, with steady employment all made possible through a sales force covering the entire United States, coast to coast, selling dies to the shoe, shirt, men's suits and glove industries, and the envelope and rubber concerns. With Red Lion being a large cigar producer, it was only a matter of time until the Red Lion plant produced wrapper and binder dies. This phase of the business is in- creasing each year and helps offset the loss of some shoe customers through increased importing of shoes. Future plans include additions to all departments, with continuing steps being taken to modernize the manufacturing and office equipment. The company would like to extend a welcome to our fellow townsmen to visit with us whenever they wish. RED LION INDUSTRIES, INC. In 1949 Kenneth Ludwig moved his tool and die making machinery from his home at Cottage Place to a new cement block structure along North Main Street Ex- tended. This 56,000 square foot building continues today to be the home of Red Lion Industries, Inc. In July 1978 James L. Loucks became President of the company and his wife Joan H. Loucks was named Vice President. The company employs eleven persons and manufactures Plastic Injection Molds. Red Lion Industries has the distinction of having made plastic parts for a special battery powered razor used by our astronauts during their first moon landing. The First One Hundred Years nnn Linn Centennial Il- ij NUFORMS, INC. Due f? ExCel s In 1946 the Federal Cigar Company purchased the Cellopha machine former Red Lion Tool and Engineering Company building at the corner of Grand and Wise Avenues. Tobacco Nuforms, Inc. was conceived in 1955 for the purpose of producing a homogenized binder for the cigar industry. This binder was superior to others because it contained 9096 tobacco. Officers were Charles H. Horn, President, L. Edmund Grove, Vice President, L. Earl Grove, Secretary, and C. Heckert Horn, Treasurer. By 1957 a second plant was added increasing available space to 140,000 sq. ft. Tobacco binder was produced until 1977. Today Nuforms, Inc. is headed by L. Edmund Grove, President, and Maurice W. Lauer, Secretary- Treasurer. Plant machinery has been converted to pro- duce a synthetic film capable of absorbing 50 times it's weight in liquid. This remarkable product is being made for Dow Chemical Company and sold to makers of adult diapers. A wide range of uses are now being explored for this new product. SECURITY FENCE CO. Security Fence Company was organized in 1972 and based in part of the former Tobacco Nuforms building along South Main Street. Under the direction of B. Robert Snyder, President, William R. Snyder, Vice Presi- dent and Secretary, Bruce R. Snyder, Treasurer, and Thomas D. Harbaugh, General Manager, this growing company markets chain link fence. In addition to retail sales and installation, a large portion of sales are made on a wholesale basis to other retailers in the area. Security Fence Company has recently moved into a new facility adjacent to it's former location. EXCEL ENGINEERING, INC. ExCel Engineering was founded in 1972 and is managed by B. Robert Snyder, President and Treasurer, William R. Snyder, Secretary, Werner Emig, Vice Presi- dent of Engineering, and Thomas D. Harbaugh, Vice President of Sales. The company operated in a rented section of the Nuforms, Inc. factory building until 1980 when it moved into it's new facilities which it shares with Security Fence Co. and Genie Electronics. ExCel Engineering was organized to research and develop high speed packaging equipment for manufac- turing. Machinery is custom designed to meet the needs of each user employing the most up-to-date techniques. made by eir former knowledge of the tobacco industry, eople have developed a machine which will e as many as 200 cigars per minute. Another loads cigars into 5-pack boxes. The boxes, often Autocraft Box Co. in Red Lion, are opened, fill- ed, sealezd, electronically weighed, and automatically re- jected if any part of the contents are missing. Another recent development is a Tobacco Sterilizer which h bug. es method s proved 10096 effective in killing the tobacco , and larva by use of Microwaves. This new f treating an age old problem is a significant ad- vance for the industry. ExCel has developed machinery for the meat pack- ing indnnstry. Of particular interest is their High-Speed Automa ic Interleaving Vacuum Packing System or Pattie Packer. This machine was designed to arrange and vacuum- pack frozen hamburger patties at the rate of 250 1 . . per mini between increase te. It is also capable of applying waxed paper the patties. The vacuum packing system can the shelf life of the product as much as four to five times that achieved by conventional methods. In 1977, ' benefits ing it To 'Food Processing Magazine recognized the offered by the ExCel-O-Matic Packer by award- p Honors as a major contribution to more effi- cient and effective operations in the food processing in- dustries. Gen developi ie Electronics Co. works closely with ExCel in ng the electronic controls and timers for their machinjry. These two companies have brought Red Lion Manufa turing into the electronics age. GENIE ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ed byt Thiilcompany was established in 1972 and is manag- e same officers who head the Security Fence Company. Space age technology has been applied to the design o the company's electronic systems and machine f controls. Of special interest is a radio system for airplanes which allows intercommunication within the craft as well as extended range communication with ground stations. YORKTOWNE SPECIAL PRODUCTS Yor shop, w 1955. T a larger Franklin business depositi 'towne Special Products, a job electroplating s founded by Wayne Streavig in October of e original plant was a small garage, but in 1959 uilding was constructed in the rear of 310 North treet, to accommodate the increased volume of . The company specializes in the electrolytic n of copper, brass, zinc cadmium, tin, nickel, and chridme on the metallic products of local industry. Current customers include A.M.F., Inc. Union The First One Hundred Years RBD LIUN Centennial E sr, n Machinery Division, G.T.E. Sylvania, Inc., and Redco Tool among others. The company employs a labor force of 6 people. In July of 1977, Yorktowne Special Products was purchased by Robert Garner, the present owner. In March of 1979 plans were finalized for new office and warehouse construction with full laboratory facilities. This expansion program has enabled Yorktowne Special Products to accommodate larger items for metal finish- ing, and also increased production capabilities. The com- pany employs from 7 to 15 people in these expanded operations. In addition to previous customers the addi- tion of Campbell Chain Co., Flinchbaugh Products, Inc., Advance Tool of York, Inc., The Pfaltzgraff Co., A.M.F., Inc. Union Machinery Division Richmond, Va., Liberty Machine Co., and Burndy Corp. have accounted for rapid growth. Future plans are to continue excellent customer rela- tion by providing superior quality and prompt service. SUSQUEHANNA GRINDING PRODUCTS, INC. Susquehanna Grinding Products, Inc. was founded in 1966 as a re-sharpening service for our local metal and woodworking industries. The company is based in the former Ambatip Cigar Company building at 213 East Lancaster Avenue. Business has grown as the company began manu- facturing it's own line of cutting tools. These tools are specially designed for use in automatic metal cutting machines in use nation wide. Users include the major U.S. auto makers and I.T.8zT. Grinnelle in Columbia, SUSQUEHANNA GRINDINGNL ' N 1 nn u l 5 N S U I 5 I ll A I PA. Products are manufactured from high speed steel and carbide materials. ln 1974 the company was incorporated. Ronald R. Newcomer is President and Pauline K. Newcomer is Vice-President. Thirty persons are employed in the 16,000 sq. ft. facility. R. S. GARNER R. S. Garner Custom Finishing 8a Fabricating, a custom metal finishing facility, was founded in March 1972 by R. S. Bob Garner. It specializes in polishing, grinding, sandblasting, pickling, bright dipping, electroplating, priming and enameling for the general public and industry. The original operation was conducted from a small garage at the rear of 170 Linden Ave. for approximately 3 months. With decided increase in service demand, a small building to the rear of 349 W. Broadway was leased for operations. Out-growing this building rapidly, the former Harold Seitz Woodworking Plant at 700 Wallick Ave. was purchased in September of 1974 and is the pre- sent base of operations. Future plans are to continue superior service and quality to its customers. FORMIT STEEL Formit Steel Fabricating Co. began operations in Yoe in 1945. Fire in 1950 damaged the plant in the neighboring town and the firm found new quarters in a building formerly used as the storage room of the Red Lion lce Company. In the spring of 1963 Formit moved into it's new building at Cape Horn and was incorporated as Formit Steel Co. on September 14, 1964. New officers were Sterling A. Mitzel, President fFounderJ, Clair K. Forry, Vice President, lFounderl, and James R. Smith, Vice President and Treasurer. On June 5, 1978, Richard R. Massey of York pur- chased the company and is presently expanding the manufacturing facilities from 15,000 sq. ft. to 19,000 sq. ft. Officers are Richard R. Massey, President, James R. Smith, Vice-President, and Donna L. Massey, Secretary- Treasurer. The company employees 42 persons. Formit Steel Company supplies weldmets of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for power plant construc- tion in the northeast section of our country. Support steel is supplied for environmental control equipment and shipped throughout the United States. Formit Steel is also a supplier of structural steel and miscellaneous pro- ducts to local builders. The First One Hundred Years Centennial i 1880 -1980 F , . ' 3i3f?5:ii:i,i'. 'mimi-rsrg-r12'1f ,4,L ' ' ,, ,. ,V 'L -.V cg. , . 7'.i 4 ' W , 151 M V f Y Vw is it fe .5 ' iii 3 s it T' 4',,,.,5?wr' fgk '4i .iihit Q- 'A A ' 3'1 QiMWN ,W . Y Q ,QW z , , . . .W ' ' W -- f fm ,,iM5k'g' s -W5 'ill , J A J,1k,..,., .H Yi I , , - bf? W I , I 1- . --'-f ' . rsfbi-.wwsW1'i Vfwvm'1ffvrm,,,,Z1 3? . L fe-5M5f 'fflffl-Y V... M... 'isps 'fn we W, V ' ' 4 ww, xittxwf, :tif ,,, ,,l,,,,...,,,.... r M' V 4 ' by . xl j , , ,b A w r gi A Mm f 's.e4f,re'1ff3f41aiQl A ' , 'L f- 0 v,.2a'?s1ff57g'7 1' P A Fllnchbaugh Products, lnc. manufacturing complex. FLINCHBAUGH PRODUCTS, INC. Flinchbaugh Products, lnc., a subsidiary of Clabir Corporation, with facilities in Red Lion, Windsor and Wharton, New Jersey, manufactures defense products, mold bases and solid waste compaction equipment. The Company was incorporated in 1953 by Donald Flinch- baugh, a resident of York and a former General Manager of the Redco Tool Division of Red Lion Cabinet Com- pany. The Company relocated to its present quarters in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, in 1961. The Company has ex- perienced growth and prosperity at the Red Lion location and, today, with more than 800 employees is the largest industry in the immediate area. The annual payroll con- tributes more than S11 million to the economy of Red Lion and the surrounding communities. Corporate officers are D. W. Royston, Presidentg E. J. DePorter, V.P. Contractsg D. Devers, V.P. Engineering, S. Dimon, V.P. Manufacturing, J. Gross, Controller. The Defense Division manufactures large calibre shells and projectiles for the United States Army and Marine Corps and is a major contributor to the defense of our country. FPI is one of four companies that supply the majority of the Army and Marine Corps peacetime large calibre ammunition requirements. Of the total work force, approximately 700 are employed by the Defense Division. The Columbia Engineering Division manufactures and markets precision mold bases that are used by the plastic produc diecast The sylvania waste c and shi The Division the dev nd diecast industries to house the molds used to aluminum, plastic and zinc injection molded and arts. Auto Pak Division, located in Windsor, Penn- , manufactures and markets a full line of solid mpaction equipment for commercial, industrial board applications. Company operates a Product Development in Wharton, New Jersey, which is committed to lopment of new products that will provide the Red LioEi operation with the product lines for the future. Munition i manufactured at Flinchbaugh Products, lnc. The First One Hundre Years Mill LIUN Centennial 11- n PRECISION CARBIDE TOOLING, INC. Harry A. Lohss, began sharpening saws and knives in his spare time in the basement of his home during the mid 1950's. Much of his work came from local Red Lion factories. Harry A. Lohss, Junior began working for his father while still in high school in order to raise tuition for his college education. He remembers that he was not in- terested in tool sharpening as a career. During that time a block structure was erected beside the family home near Windsor to accommodate the growing business. In 1964 young Harry became a physics teacher at West York High School. Harry Lohss, Senior died in 1965. His son became increasingly interested in the business and after two years of teaching, he resigned his position to manage the business on a full time basis. It was around this time that he began designing and manufacturing specialized cutting tools for machining wood, plastic, and metal materials. ln 1969 a new shop was built at 267 Cherry Street in Red Lion providing 3500 sq. ft. of work space. Today Precision Carbide Tooling, Inc. manufactures and ser- vices cutting tools for manufacturers in all parts of the country. A shoe manufacturer in New England,uses Precision's tools to make wood soles. The Stanley Tool Company uses Precision's router blades to cut the hand hole in their wood saw handles. DAVEY PRODUCT CO., INC. In 1945 Davey Products Co., Inc. was started. This firm was actually an outgrowth of a small machine shop which was operated by A. P. Davey during the World War Il years. Upon Mr. Davey's death, the firm was pur- chased by a group of local men and, in 1945, was incor- porated. This company manufactured precision tools, dies and metal stampings and entered the wrought iron products field. The latter products resulted in the activa- tion of the company's subsidiary, namely Davey Metals, Inc. This branch finished, assembled and shipped wrought iron furniture and novelties. The company was purchased in 1959 by two York businessmen, and continued with the metal fabrication job shop type business along with the introduction of some new specialty type items. The business grew through the years and in October, 1975 was again sold. This time to Donn Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. Today the company manufactures a product line of raised access floors, and continues the metal fabrication job shop business. REDCO CORPORATION Home radio production by the Red Lion Cabinet Co. ceased in 1942 because of the second World War. The company moved into the manufacturing of various war material as both sub-contractor and prime contractor. In 1948, the company built a 48,000 sq. ft. metal working plant subsequently enlarged to 81,000 sq. ft. for production of carbide tipped cutting tools for woodwork- ing and allied industries. This metal working operation was designated as Redco Tool Division of the Red Lion Cabinet Co. In 1951, this division began extensive manufacture of defense material both as prime and sub- contractor. In 1960, the company investigated the manufacture of truck trailer rims, then purchased the necessary machinery and set it up in a previously-built 30,000 sq. ft. plant of the company. This same year, the name of the corporation was officially changed from Red Lion Cabinet Co. to Redco Corporation. In 1961, the metal working plant, originally built in 1948, was sold. Since 1970, the sole activity of the company has been the manufacturing of truck trailer rims in a 35,000 sq. ft. building supported by a warehouse of 30,000 sq. ft. and a combination office and machine shop building of 18,000 sq. ft. The principal customers of the company are Fruehauf, Trailmobile, Great Dane, Budd Co. and Dorsey Trailers. Employment has ranged from 50 to 60 during this entire period. A. S. THOMPSON COMPANY, INC. Fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel, custom industrial weldments and distribution of steel doors and frames is what has evolved from Ralph Snyder's Black Smith Shop. ln 1913 Ralph Snyder located his blacksmith shop at 214 First Avenue, Red Lion, Pa. and for 60 continuous A. S. Thompson Co., Inc., formerly Strickler Block Co. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial 11- ij years worked at his trade. On September 1, 1973 A. Scott Thompson purchased the business, working closely and tirelessly with Mr. Snyder. One year later, September 1, 1974, the business was moved to 119 South Franklin Street fthe former Strickler Block Plantl, situated on a SV2 acre site with buildings of 12,000 square feet. The operations were expanded in the new facility to fabricate structural and miscellaneous steel. On December 19th, 1974 the business was incor- porated with A. Scott Thompson the presidentstreasurer. ln June of 1979 another expansion occurred with the opening of a sales office and fabrication shop for hollow metal doors and frames. In 1980, customers are served within a 100 mile radius with fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel, custom industrial steel fabrications and supplying hollow metal doors and frames for the buildings trades, with hopes of more growth in each coming year. COASTAL BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. Coastal Building Systems began operations in March of 1978 in a building formerly owned by Colonial Pro- ducts at Redco Avenue. Coastal manufactures office trailers and various other mobile units. While office trailers f r construction job sites are the main production, models tlhave been designed for use as toll booths and guard h uses. This company has recently completed 30 trailers f r the 1980 Winter Olympics to be used as of- fices, ai stations, and equipment storage units. Jan' es C. Gray is General Manager and John C. Pitt- man is Supervisor of the 11,000 square foot plant. Coastal Building Systems employs an average of 24 per- sons. JEIDCO PAPER CORPORATION In April of 1978 David Dehoff of Dallastown pur- chased the Jedco Corporation then located in Man- chester, PA. The old Meads Cigar Factory building on East Lancaster Ave. was acquired as the new location of the Jedco Paper Corporation. Thii company purchases packaging products and distribut s them over a 150 mile radius of Red Lion. The supply super markets with every kind of packagirflg product. These include foam trays, plastic wraps, nd labels for meat and bakery departments as well as Sue bags used to carry groceries home. David L. Dehoff is president of the firm and Thomas Furia is Eecretary-Treasurer. Earl Winemiller is manager of the 7 ,000 sq. ft. plant. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN 1380-1980i RED LION BUSINESS - 77 YEARS AGO Taken from the Pennsylvania Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1903-04 RED LION, PA. Population, 1,400. On the M. 8: P. R.R.: in York County, the county seat-York, Pa., with which it is connected by electric cars. The manufacture of cigars and cigar boxes are the principle industries. Has 4 churches, 3 hotels, excellent public schools and 1 bank. Rudolph Nieman, Post Master. Adair, James: Cigar Manufacturer Adair, Thomas, L.: Cigar Manufacturer Allen, James W.: Meats AMERICAN CIGAR MANUFACTURING CO. fWm. H. and Lewis W. Jacksoni: Cigar Manufacturer Apple, Rev.: lLutherani Atkins, J.C.: Physician Baliey, Cornelius M.: Clothing Bair, Henry N.: Machinist Boeckel, Wm. F.: Tinner Brooks, Thomas E.: Justice Burns, Henry: Shoemaker Collins, A.H.: Harnessmaker Craley, Philip M.: Cigar Manufacturer CUBA-RICA CIGAR CO, Chas. Snyder: Cigar Manufacturer Desenberg, Charles: Jeweler Detwiler, Charles W.: General Store Detwiler, J.E.: Cigar Box Manufacturer Eisenbaugh, Sylvester: Cigar Manufacturer Emenheiser, R.: Cigar Manufacturer Fauth, Alvin: Blacksmith Ferguson, AG.: Restaurant Ferree, Samuel G.: Agricultural Implement Dealer Flinchbaugh, Adam: Cigar Manufacturer Flinchbaugh, David: Cigar Manufacturer Gebhard, John: Clothing Gemmill, J.T.: Cigar Manufacturer Glenn, Robert E.: Real Estate and Insurance Glenn, R.E., Mrs.: Milliner HAINES 81 HOLTZINGER fHenry L. Haines gl Fred J. Holtzingerig Cigar Brokers Herman, Joseph W.: Cigar Manufacturer Herrman Jonathan B.: Justice, Real Estate and Insurance Herrman, J.B. 8: Son lJ.B. and Claude C.i: Printers Hildebrand, H.L.: Cigar Manufacturer Hildebrand, P.S.: Cigar Manufacturer Hyson, J.M.: Physician Kaltreider, Frank D.: Cigar Manufacturer Kaltreider, Levi: Horse Dealer Kauffman, David C.: General Store Keeny, Harry M.: Barber Keeports, Daniel B.: Hardware La Motte, Samuel C.: General Store Leber, J.E.: Barber Lichtenberger, Wm.: Tinner McGuigan, George W.: Cigar Manufacturer McGuigan, Peter: Carriages McKee, Rev.: lReformedl Mayes, C.E.: Laundry Meads, Clayton O.: Baker Meads, Harry M.: Proprietor RED LION HOTEL Meads, N.G.: Cigar Manufacturer MILLER BROS. tHarvey K. 8: John KJ: Cigar Box Manufacturer Miller, David A.: General Store Miller, Jacob J .: Real Estate Miller, J.E.: Shoemaker Minnich, Seth 8: Son lSeth Sc Howard H.l: Wall Paper Moody, Charles W.: Drugs Myers, Wm. B.: Blacksmith Neff, Martin: Cigar Manufacturer Neiman, Rudolph: Postmaster Pomraning, John W.: Baker PORTO RICO CIGAR CO.: David A. Horn, Pres.: Thomas E. Brooks, Sec.: Steven S. Sechrist, Treas. RED LION FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ICapital S50,000, Surplus S15,000i, Wm. H. Taylor, Pres.: C.S. La Motte, Vice-Pres.: Jacob A. Gillen, Cashier. RED LION HOTEL, Harry N. Meads, Proprietor RISING SUN HOTEL, Jacob Householder, Proprietor Runkle, S.G.: Carriages Rost, C.A.: Cigar Manufacturer Saylor, J.: Carriages Scarborough, W.D.: Dentist Schmuck, R. Sc Son lRuben 8: John FJ: Undertakers Schoaff, Frederick A.: Marble Sechrist, Amos: Cigars Shindler, John: Cigar Manufacturer Shindler, John W.: Restaurant Smith, C.E.: Principal - High School Smith, L.J.: Cigar Manufacturer Snyder, Charles: Manufacturer CUBA-RICA CIGAR Co. Solomon, Charles W.: Cigar Manufacturer Spangler, Daniel: Cigar Manufacturer Spangler, Rev. J.E.: lEvangelicalJ Spangler, Martin J.: Ice Cream Manufacturer Strayer, James F.: Cigar Manufacturer Streabig, Jacob: Livery Stump, S.A.: Cigar Manufacturer Towson, Harry: Insurance Tyson, Elmer E.: General Store Tyson, P.F.: Cigar Manufacturer Wagman, M.V.: Cigar Manufacturer WALLICK HOUSE, James E. Sheffer, Proprietor Weaver, Rev.: lUnited Brethreni Wegman, John H.: Meats WOLF, NEFF 8: CO. lDavid E. Wolf 8a James C. Neffi: Cigar manu- facturer Yeagle, George N.: Physician Young, Noah: Cigar Manufacturer The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN lientennial ' 1880-1980 ' F E N N- UF CTURI G BUSINESSES The retail community has played an important part in the growth and prosperity of Red Lion. Space does not permit us to document the history of every business which served the community. However, tnose which continue to operate today and have done so for the past fifty years, are contained in the following section. HERRMAN PRINTING COMPANY The Herrman Printing Company is proud to say it is the oldest continuous business in Red Lion Borough. It began in the Spring of 1892 when Mr. Woodburn, an ex-Colonel of the Confederate Army, a printer and newspaper man by trade, came to Red Lion. He express- ed a desire to start a weekly newspaper in the communi- ty. Several influential men of the town became interested in his proposition and endorsed papers for the necessary equipment. During the summer of that same year, the first local print shop was opened in a room in the cigar factory of George McGuigan. The equipment consisted of a 13x19 job press, a cutting machine, five series of job type and several hundred pounds of body type. Colonel Woodburn and Warren Lock had entered into a partnership, but the Colonel, being without funds, had to relinquish his share. J. B. Herrman secured half of the interest in the business in September 1892. During that same month, the first issue of a weekly newspaper was offered for sale. The newspaper was known as The Red Lion Press . It was sold only by subscription and cost one dollar per year. The format was eight pages, five columns known as a patent sheet . The life of the paper was short as advertising was hard to obtain and subscribers were lacking. J. B. Herr- man withdrew from the business and the paper died. ln 1893, the equipment was sold to J. B. Herrman and Robert E. Glenn, the highest bidders. They operated the business jointly for a short while. Thereafter, Mr. Herrman carried on the business, admitting his son Claude C. Herrman into the firm. The firm was known, as J. B. Herrman and Son Job Printers. The business was situated in the Mayes Building, 70 North Main Street, where the present Herrman Printing Company is located. Claude's son, Henry J. Herrman continued in the business of commercial printing. He enlarged the business by adding office supplies and stationary, serving busines organiz ing Co Peterm , churches, schools, professional clubs and tions. Other Red Lion printers: Colorcraft Print- pany, Nu-Art Screen Process Company, A. J. n, W. O. Smith, which was taken over later by Shermjn Flury, and Mantz Anderson. Th directio the late are follo A new now 87 jlHerrman business has continued under the of Mrs. Miriam E. fSteinl Herrman, widow of Henry J., and their son Henry P. Herrman. They wing in a family tradition of over 87 years. 0 Y E rs hrrln lrllhay r two long established businesses. Henman Printing old and Loyer's Pharmacy which has operated con- tinuously lbr 69 years. the oper Lion . Ow macist, serves t fashione Pharma serve its tain. It i ice crea cream. The LOYER'S PHARMACY Timg seems to have come to a halt when it comes to tion of Loyer's Pharmacy, 66 N. Main St., Red ed and operated by Charles, a registered phar- nd his wife, Dora since 1961, Loyer Pharmacy e public in an establishment with a quaint old background that extends back to 1911. Loyer's y is the last existing pharmacy in York County to ublic over an old fashioned french marble foun- reported to be the oldest active Pennsupreme account in York County, known as Purity ice heritage of the store began 69 years ago when Dr. Otto Strock and Howard Sheeler opened a business named Strock's Drug Store selling a variety of items and pre criptions to the community. In 1915, Dr. Strock hired a itock boy, Charles S. Johnson. Johnson retired after serving in several capacities for 53 years, and age The First One Hundred Years REU LION Centennial L ii does not dull his memory. He recalls vividly how the soda fountain served as the main arena for the local men, their cigar smoke, Duffy's Malt and many political arguments. lt also served as a gathering place for families to pick up their mail, since mail delivery did not exist in those days. In 1951, Dr. Strock died, and Allen Frey purchased the property. Allen, not being a registered pharmacist, was unable to continue the business and sold after two weeks to Harry Gruver, who renamed it Gruver's Drug Store. Mr. Gruver continued to operate this growing business until the present owners purchased it in 1961. Mr. Loyer, tired of the hustle and bustle of drug chains and large cities, decided he needed a change, so he took a chance on a little drug store in York County. Although the Loyers have modernized the store by adding new lighting and installing a new prescription department, one still gets a feeling of nostalgia created by the high, antique oak carved cabinets, an outmoded ceil- ing fan, and even old pull lights. Mr. Loyer's son is now associated with the phar- macy. James Loyer graduated from Red Lion High School, earned a degree in mathematics from Bucknell University, and later received his Pharmacology degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. LION PHARMACY ln 1897, Dr. Charles W. Moody opened his drug store at 57 North Main Street, the present site of Con- tino's Shoe Store. The Moody Building, also called the Meyer Building, had been erected the previous year by Catherine Meyer, mother-in-law of Dr. Moody. David Detwiler, a Wrightsville resident, purchased the Pharmacy from Moody in 1921. It was licensed and operated as Detwiler's Drug Store for forty years. Mary Detwiler shared the long working hours with her hus- band. In 1959, a young pharmacist named Terry Frey was hired by Mr. Detwiler. He worked for him until the death of Mr. Detwiler in January 1962. Terry purchased the pharmacy from the widowed Mrs. Detwiler in August of that same year. The store was licensed as Frey's Phar- macy until February 1968 when it was moved to 10 West Broadway and became Lion Pharmacy. Mr. Frey comments that Dr. Detwiler lived and prac- ticed through many changes in medicine. ln the Twenty's and Thirty's, he filled four or five prescriptions a day, most of them being compounded by hand. Patent preparations had appeared on the market, but some were still manufactured on the premises. Record keeping and inventory control was necessary in the twenties because of Prohibition. Alcohol was sold only for prescriptions. With the discovery of penicillin, antibiotics and steroids, came a much busier work load, increased in- vestment and time by the pharmacist. In addition to prescription drugs, the Lion Pharmacy also markets a large variety of patent drugs, greeting cards, magazines, and related items. Historically there were two drug stores in Red Lion , Strock's and Moody's. ln the 1920's another drug store came to Red Lion under the name of Shearer's. C. P. STABLEY AGENCY The present C. P. Stabley Insurance Agency located at 25 N. Main St., Red Lion, Pennsylvania was formed by Attorney Samuel S. Laucks and Curtis P. Stabley in the year 1919. Known at that time as Laucks and Stabley Real Estate and Insurance, the Agency and Office was located on the second floor of the former Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, Center Square, now the site of National Central Bank. After a period of time, Attorney Laucks devoted all of his time to the practice of law. Mr. Stabley continued on his own in the Real Estate and Insurance business. About 1952 Mr. Stabley moved his office to 40 N. Main St. Upon the death of Mr. Stabley in July 1954, Mr. Roland E. Warner, son-in-law of Mr. Stabley, became successor to the business at that location. Mr. Warner moved to 25 N. Main St. to newly renovated and larger quarters in 1970, where he is presently located. GLENN INSURANCE AGENCY This 77-year business was founded by Robert E. Glenn in 1903, at his home address of 26 West Broad- way. Miss Ella Gemmill, North Main Street, started as Mr. Glenn's Secretary in 1917. ln 1938, Mr. Joseph C. Danker, son-in-law of Mr. Robert Glenn took over the Agency. Upon his retire- ment, Mr. C. Martin Neff took over the Agency in January of 1963. The Glenn Insurance Agency, Inc. moved to their new office at 106 West Broadway in 1969. Miss Ella Gemmill retired in 1974. She was suc- ceeded by Mrs. Darlene D. Urey, 265 North Main Street. The First One Hundred Years Rllll LIUN Centennial L ij ARTHUR S. ZIEGLER Sz SONS I. G. F. KINARD, INC. I. G F. Kinard, Inc., 238 First Avenue, Red Lion, Pennsyl 'ania, which merchandises Plumbing, Heating, In 1916, Mr. Arthur S. Ziegler founded the insurance agency which bears his name. His first office was a spare room in what was then Brigg's Fruit 8: Produce store, located at 30 N. Main St. Today the Red Lion Cigar Store occupies that address. The agency moved several times in those early years. The first being to the second floor of Flinchbaugh's Pool Room, now Patton's Gift Shop at 36 N. Main St. In 1921 the agency moved to 66 N. Main St. and occupied the second floor of the building where I.oyer's Pharmacy is now located. The office was moved again in 1924, this time to 19 S. Main St., the current site of Planned Parenthood. ln 1937 the final move to this permanent home was completed. For 43 years now, the agency has occupied their own building at 37 E. Broadway. In January of 1961 the firm was incorporated with the name it now uses. Later that same year, Mr. Ziegler expanded by purchasing the Myers and Thompson ln- surance Agency of York. In January of 1970 the Freed and Bowers Agency was acquired and since that time Ar- thur S. Ziegler 8: Sons, lnc. has operated at two loca- tions, 37 E. Broadway, Red Lion and 2908 Prospect St., York. Arthur S. Ziegler passed away in September of 1975. His eldest son, Richard H. Ziegler, who had joined the agency in 1939, took over as President. Arthur's younger son, George C. Ziegler, became associated with the firm in 1959 and has served since that time as Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President. In 1977 Arthur R. Ziegler, Richard's son, graduated as an insurance major from Penn State. He joined the agency shortly thereafter, so it can be truthfully said that the Ziegler family has been serving the Red Lion area for three generations. Today, over 60 years later Arthur S. Ziegler 8x Sons, Inc. continues to offer all types of insurance such as life, accident and health, bonds, home and auto, and com- mercial insurance. The following insurance agencies also have served the Red Lion community: Daniel Keener, Orin G. Bar- shinger, and Norman Zarfoss. The following are still ac- tively engaged in insurance. Sterling W. Grove, H. Nor- man Fishel, and Sterling M. Paules. Air Collditioning, Hardware, Sporting Goods, and related p oducts, was established at its present location by the late flvan G. F. Kinard in 1921. Afte serving an apprenticeship under the late William Boeckel, Mr. Kinard opened a plumbing, heating, 1917. In and tinning shop in Jacobus, Pennsylvania in 1918, during World War I, he was called by the Red Lion Furniture Company to fit, solder, and balance copper metal cr heathing on airplane propellers - an exact ft since propellers were then made of wood. In 1919 M . Kinard established a plumbing, heating, and tinning shop in Red Lion at the rear of 80 North Main Street. The business was moved into a new building in 1921 and remains at its present location today. These larger quarters nabled the firm to meet the growing needs of its many cu tomers, and provided space for new products to meet th changing trends. It has continuously served the Red Lio area and was awarded a 50 year membership citation i 1976 by the Pennsylvania 8a Atlantic Seaboard Hardware Association. Cunlsntly managing the firm are two sons, Ned R. Kinard, . ichard E. Kinard, and a daughter, Norma M. Flinchbapigh. Oth rs plumbers and related businesses which have served tlie community include Charles F. Johnson, Inc., John Marstellar, Carl Hutton, and Roy J . Plank. . an an ' inning ,Ill na . nn 'Fi I. G. F. nc. as it appears today. The First One Hundred Years lillll LION Centennial Q- r was Mr. James Williams who has since retired from ser- vice to A8zP. A new large store was constructed in the Dairyland Shopping Center on August 26, 1974. This modern market is managed by Jerry W. Snyder. ATLANTIC 8: PACIFIC TEA COMPANY The A8cP opened its Red Lion Store on April 1, 1922. The store was located in the Southern Penn- sylvania Bank building, and Raymond Eyler was its manager. October 1948 marked the date of a new store located at 141 West Broadway which provided additional space for the operations. The last manager of that store A list of other grocery stores which operated in the borough includes Harry Mitzels South End Grocery flater Nevin Koon's and Glenn Neff'sl, Gemmill's Grocery, Lutz's Produce and Seafood, Gipe 8: Taylor, M8zH Pure Food Stores, Holtzinger's Grocery Store, American Grocery Stores and M.S. Heindel's Store. i i V ff 4' Q 3 at Z xx x fl I is tin? M. S. Heindel's Store, 35 West Broadway. 1903-1912: Arrye Olp, leftg Mrs. M. S. Heindel right. Heindel's Store was sold to Moses Holtzinger in 1912. Later lt was sold to Strobecks and is now the site of Moley's Restaurant. The First One Hundred Years Mr. RBD LIUN Centennial Q- ij SPURGEON SMITH AND SONS MEAT MARKET Located at 131 West Broadway, Red Lion, this meat market was originally started by A. E. Stabley. In 1929, Spurgeon Smith was hired by Mr. Stabley as a meat cut- ter. Eight years later, in 1937, Spurgeon and Chester Smith purchased the business and began operation under the trade name of Smith and Smith. The partnership con- tinued to prosper until 1947 when Chester, for reason of ill health, sold his share to Donald Smith, Spurgeon's son. Donald and his father named the new partnership Spurgeon Smith and Son. ln 1956, another son, Richard N. Smith joined the firm making it a three part enterprise until the death of their father. Today the store employs ten full and parttime employees and features the finest fresh, smoked, and delicatessen meats. Other meat markets that served Red Lion included: the John W. Kelly Meat Market, in the former 1st Na- tional Bank buildingg Jacob W. Kopp Butcher Shop, next to the former Red Lion Opera building, and the Charles 8a H. R. Godfrey Meat Markets at Boundary Avenue and S. Main Street. citizens conduct April 16 master Postma Harriso then ser' G. C. MURPHY and Mrs. Nathaniel Neiman, two of the foremost f Red Lion, built a home in 1886 where they d a variety store known as Neiman Store. On , 1889, Nathaniel Neiman was appointed Post- f Red Lion Borough by John Wanamaker, ter General under the term of William Henry , President of the United States. Neiman's home fed as Post Office as well as a store and his dwell- ing house. from th sion by turn, w Aft r approximately 14 years, Mr. Neiman retired 1 store business, which was operated in succes- Harvey Ziegler and David Kauffman, who, in re succeeded by the Harris Store Co., which operates a department store until it was purchased by the G.C.N The Murphy 5C-1OC- lurphy Co. year 1906 marks the beginning of the G. C. Company history when the original Murphy 25C stores were opened, but the real Murphy story begins in March 1911, when J. S. Mack and W. C. Shaw George urchased controlling interest in the 10-store C. Murphy organization. D. C. Kauffman Store circa 1914. Later acquired by G. C. Murphy Co. D. C. Kauffm unknown. an on the left, S. J. Snyder on the right. Man in the rear is The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial L a ln the company's early years, many desirable loca- tions were obtained by the purchase of independent stores in several small towns. The G. C. Murphy store in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, has been in operation since opening in July 1929. Since that date, it has been remodeled several times. A major renovation took place in 1956, which in- cluded a new store front, new sidewalk, air conditioning, and the installation of new counters and display fixtures, and over-all painting. As recently as 1977-1978, new aluminum siding was placed on the outside of the building, and the indoor renovation included the resetting of departments, and again some new counters, display fixtures and gondolas, and over-all painting. lt is unfortunate that the management of the G. C. Murphy firm decided to phase out its Red Lion operation in early 1980. J. T. Luke was the last manager of the G. C. Murphy Store in Red Lion. Luke started his Murphy career as a stockman at Glen Burnie, Maryland. Other general merchandising operations that pros- pered in Red Lion over the years were D. B. Keeports 8: Son, O. W. Landis, Trimmer's 5 8: 10, The Variety Shop, Strobeck's Paint, and Sheeler's Hardware. ARNOLD LUMBER COMPANY The Arnold Lumber Company can trace its begin- nings back to 1890 when William H. Miller, opened a lumber yard along Church Alley. Later in 1896, this business was sold to Horace W. Welty when for reason of ill health Mr. Miller was forced to retire. Mr. Welty, who lived in Holtz, Pennsylvania, operated both the lumber yard and a construction business. Many of the homes built in Red Lion before 1913, were in fact built by Mr. Welty's firm. Under his direction the business expanded and improved until April 21, 1919 when Mr. Welty died never having realized the full plans and aspirations for his company. Samuel Arnold and H. T. Gohn both of Wind- sor, Pennsylvania, purchased the business that year and began operation under the name of Arnold and Gohn. Later in 1923, Mr. Gohn retired, leaving the partnership. During 1933, additional property was acquired and a new office and display room was constructed. Then on February 3, 1944 the business incorporated and the name was changed to Arnold Lumber and Supply Com- pany. Additional property was acquired in 1950 and 1954 to provide added storage space in the lumber yard and to enlarge the present store room. The business to- day continues to meet the construction needs of local builders. ' Kauffman's Store recently Murphy's. Sign in window advertises Shrewsbury Races held Saturday, June 27th, 1914. W. A. THOMPSON 8a SON William A. Thompson came to Red Lion in 1900 and began to work for Harry E. Craley, general contract- ing until 1907 when Mr. Craley decided to become af- filiated with the furniture industry and prevailed on Mr. Thompson to continue the operation. This enterprise proved successful and about 1920 a partnership was established with E. Fordyce Thompson, his son. Growth and expansion in the community was strong which provided the business with contracts for the con- struction of many residences, public buildings, and in- dustrial plants. The depression, however, brought business to a grinding halt by 1932. Not a single piece of new construction work remained. Operations during that time consisted of maintenance and repair work. W. A. Thompson retired from the business in 1934. E. Fordyce Thompson and his son Wilton formed a partnership and continued operation. New contracts were secured as economic conditions improved. The business continued successfully until 1946 when E. Fordyce Thompson was forced to retire because of ill health. Mr. Sam Lewis, brother-in-law of Wilton Thompson, became a partner in The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial in F the business which continued until 1976. The partnership was dissolved in 1976 when Mr. Thompson retired and the business was purchased by a long time employee, Mr. Clair Neff. Mr. Neff continues to operate the business to- day as its sole owner. Other building contractors in the borough have been Wm. F. Druck 8a Son, James F. Favino, C. C. Rexroth, Smeltzer 8: Anderson, Inc. Inow Carl E. Anderson and Soni, Daniel Keller, Jack Hoffman, Howard Smith and John Gohn. R. P. NEFF AND SON GENERAL CONTRACTING The R. P. Neff and Son general contracting business was started in 1926 by Romand P. Neff. He was the son of James Clinton Neff, one of the founders of Red Lion. In 1947, Mr. Neff's eldest son, James became a part- ner in the firm. He had been associated with his father in the construction business for several years prior to becoming a partner. The firm was named R. P. Neff and Son. Romand Neff died in 1969 and James D. Neff became the sole owner of the business. In 1972 and 1973, Daniel L. and J. Stephen, sons of James D., joined the business. With the involvement of the third generation of the Neff family, they became diversified from carpentry and wood - working ex- clusively to electrical, plumbing, heating and air condi- tioning. They now offer full contracting service. R. P. Neff and Son has been serving this part of the county for 53 years. ZARFOS FURNITURE STORE, INC. On January 3, 1907 Charles F. Zarfos and his brother-in-law, Earl B. Burg formed a partnership and purchased the furniture and undertaking establishment of C. W. Detwiler, a three story frame structure, located at 29 W. Broadway. In July 1923 Zarfos 8: Burg began construction of a brick building on the same site at a cost of over S100,000.00. However the new building became inade- quate to serve both the furniture and undertaking businesses. On April 17, 1934, the Zarfos 8c Burg part- nership was dissolved, and the firm became Zarfos Fur- niture Store with Charles F. Zarfos as sole proprietor. Earl B. Burg formed the Burg Funeral Home at 134 W. Broadway. A new partnership was formed on April 1, 1941 con- sisting of Charles F. Zarfos and his children: Charles S. erald L. Zarfos, Jay R. Zarfos and Gladys Zarfos n October 1947 the partners incorporated the under Pennsylvania Corporate Law. Char 84. His tion in th Zarfos an R. respec Zarfos, CR Favino. business les F. Zarfos died in October 1967 at the age of hildren have since retired from active participa- e business, leaving management to Charles E. d J. Richard Zarfos, sons of Charles S. and Jay tively. Due and the n two adjac wareho August LIZ January warehou Tod displays South hundre employ decorat Zarf the Red the past MELLINGER'S SHOE STORE John Broadwa shoes. by purdgi to the expansion of the business in recent years, eed for more space, the corporation purchased ent buildings to be used as furniture and carpet ses: the former Neff cigar factory and parking lot 3, 1966 and the Gemmill tobacco warehouse 4, 1972. This added 32,000 sq. feet of se space. ay, Zarfos Furniture Store has one of the largest of furniture, floor coverings, and accessories in entral Pennsylvania serving all areas within a mile radius of the store. The corporation 28 people, among them three professional rs. os Furniture Store is proud to have been a part of Lion Community and to have grown with it over 73 years. Gebhard opened a store at 117-119 East y, Red Lion in 1900, selling men's clothing and ter that same year, he expanded his operation sing the entire stock of The Frank Leiberknight Shoe St with his clothing a re. In 1908, Mr. Gebhard formed a partnership on-in-law Edward McKee and continued selling nd shoes but under the new name of Gebhard ee. The store was sold in 1950 to Woodrow and Mellinger who changed the name to Mellingers. ing was remodeled utilizing the former McKee rters to be made into a larger sales area, office, ge room. Today the business concentrates on of name-brand footwear, purchased from the of the footwear industry located throughout the tates. and Mclnl Margaret The build living q a and stdja the sale pioneer United 3 Addi area inclu Lion T the bor u next to he cemetery on E. Gay Street. tional shoe stores which served the Red Lion de: Toomey's Shoe Store, located in the former ater building, Haines Shoe Store, formerly in gh office building, and Steve's Shoe Service, The First One Hundred Years 94 RED LlllN Centennial rl- n THE BURG FUNERAL HOME ln 1897, Mr. Earl B. Burg, the oldest of eleven children, at age eighteen, left his home near East Pro- spect, Pennsylvania, and came to Red Lion. He was employed by the Charles Detwiler Furniture and Undertaking business, at 21 W. Broadway, where the present Zarfos Furniture Store is now located. For eleven years, he assisted Mr. Detwiler in the em- balming of bodies and conducting of funerals. In 1907 the Detwiler Furniture and Funeral Directing Business was sold to Charles Zarfos Sr. and Earl B. Burg, and a partnership was formed. Mr. Burg attended the Eckel School of Mortuary Science, then located in Philadelphia, and was the first person in Southern York County to receive a certified diploma to practice funeral directing in Pennsylvania. Mr. Burg was associated with the firm of Zarfos and Burg, during which time one of the first Ambulance Ser- vices in Southern York County was begun, and operated until the present Red Lion Area Ambulance Association was formed. ln 1934 the Zarfos and Burg Partnership was dissolved and Mr. Burg Sr., with his son, Henry F. Burg, built one of the most modern funeral homes in Pennsylvania on the Corner of Broadway and Charles Streets and named it The Burg Funeral Home . In 1960 Earl B. Burg retired from active participation and The Burg Funeral Home since that time has been serving the people of Red Lion and surrounding com- munities under the directorship of Henry F. Burg and Son, Earl R. Burg, now the 2nd and 3rd generation, both being College graduates and Certified Funeral Directors in Pennsylvania. Earl B. Burg was called upon for con- sultation many times following his retirement, until he died at the age of 100, on January 7, 1979. OLEWILER 8: HEFFNER FUNERAL HOME, INC. This business was founded in 1925 by Furnace B. Olewiler at 145 East Broadway, Red Lion, and was the first funeral home in York County to provide a facility for the conducting of funeral services. Prior to this firm's establishment, funeral services were conducted from the home of the deceased or from the churches in the com- munity. Mr. Olewiler was the first funeral director in York County to use a limousine hearse in his business and was a pioneer in ambulance service in the Red Lion area. ln 1934, Furnace Olewiler was joined by his brother, Pius S. Olewiler, who became a licensed funeral director in 1936. Pius Olewiler continues to be active in the operation of the firm. The firm was purchased by James W. Heffner in March of 1972 and became known as the Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Home. Mr. Heffner at that time initiated complete and extensive renovations to the facility in- cluding all new furnishings and equipment. Then in 1974, Mr. Heffner was joined by his son Ernest F. Heffner. Later that same year, James W. Heffner was the first to commit to the Red Lion Area Ambulance Association the donation of the ambulance and all radio and emergency equipment formerly owned and operated by the funeral home. The Red Lion Area Ambulance Association officially began operation on January 1, 1975. The Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Home operates with branches in Jacobus and West York and provides a staff of four licensed funeral directors with twenty four hour service. One additional funeral home owned by Warren E. Meyers, located on E. Prospect St., Red Lion, continues to operate today. RED LION CIGAR STORE The Red Lion Cigar Store began operation under the ownership of Leo Smith in the early 1920's. The building housed a pool hall and news stand which provided a place for the men of the community to gather and discuss politics, sports, and current events. Ladies at that time were strictly prohibited from entering the premises, a much different situation compared to today. Later in the 1920's, the business was sold to Wiest Miller who operated it until 1931 when Charles Mitzel ob- tained ownership. Sometime during the early 1930's, bowling lanes were added to provide additional enter- tainment for customers. This was prior to the advent of automatic pin setters and many men in the community can still recall hand setting pins for those who bowled. The business was sold in 1965 to Charles Dietz who operated it until February of 1977 when Charles Grothe, Jr. assumed ownership. Entering the store today, one can readily see that much of the interior remains as it was in the 1920's. In order to provide greater service to customers, Mr. Grothe recently added a dining area, cooking facilities, and new pool tables. Other cigar stores! pool halls in Red Lion throughout the years were: Cal LaMotte's flocated where the Southern Pennsylvania Bank is todaylg Eddie Shutt's, later Nevin Koons' establishment fwhere the Lion Floor The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial fl- ij Covering Co. is todaylg Purd Flinchbaugh's llocated in the present Patton's Gift Shopl, and the Royal Cigar Store llocated in the former First National Bank building, and operated by such men as Emra LaMotte, Charles Trout and Clarence Smithl. KLINEDINST'S -. u ' ggi. 1 fs. an '?'! !f??i t-ii-+L-JW' 4 , 'l Ji, IQ li- '14jjl.ftLT1gffQf.Tf2If'5f Sewing the needs of the local community since 1915 Klinedinsfs continue to operate from this location. Every small town in the early 1900's had a millinery shop, and Red Lion was no exception. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Klinedinst came to town in the Spring of 1915 and opened a shop at 50 North Main Street. In December of that same year, the Klinedinsts were able to purchase a frame dwelling from John and Celinda Miller, the current location, at 35 North Main Street. Mrs. Klinedinst was a milliner by trade having learn- ed to make hats at Petow's Department Store in York, Pennsylvania, when all hats were handmade. ln winter, a frame of buckram was used and many times velvet to match milady's coat was utilized as well as feathers and plummage to add color. In spring, a wire frame was substituted for buckram, and was adorned with Georgette, chiffon or straw braid usually along with some floral trimmings. Hats, in those days, were expensive, ranging from 315 to 330 in price and sometimes more. After the customer had the body of the hat, she would bring it back many times to be retrimmed with new plummage and! or flowers the following season. These trimmings were sometimes 35 to 37 in cost. A hat or chapeau, in those days, was a very essential accessory for the well dressed woman. The firm at that time was called Klinedinst's Millinery. Business flourished and they required additional help. Among the earlier milliners were Margaret Thomas Hill, Cora henberger Kelly and Alice Roser. Improvements were made to the property over the years, and in the mid-twenties, the store was stuccoed, which was popular at that time. Later a front show win- dow was added for display purposes. In addition to millinery, small accessories such as hosiery and gloves were added. Salesmen, in the 1920's, would come to York by train and show their lines at the Colonial Hotel. They car- ried h avy trunks to transport hat frames, cloth trimm- ings, jtc. Later they carried manufactured hats in this manner. In 1929, Klinedinst's branched out into ladies' wear when ne could purchase a street dress by Quaker Lady for 33. 5 and 35.95. A full cut Molly Pitcher Percale cot- ton ret iled for 31.00 in regular sizes and 31.19 for sizes 46 to 5 . Handbags were 31.00 and 32.98. Better hand- bags w re 35.95 and Ship and Shore blouses were 31.98 and 32.98. Bugness continued to grow and ladies' lingerie, girdles nd a brassiere stock were added. In 1939, Klinedinst's decided to greatly enlarge the selling rea on the premise that the oldest son, Delle, would Enter the business. The addition was completed in 1940 with a new interior and store front. Delle, now ac- tive in the business, added a prominent line of dresses and als a children's and infantls ware department in the basemdht. The dark clouds of World War II sent Delle and his brother, Robert, marching off to war in 1942, not to return until 1946. Delle returned to the business and Robert went on to college and teaching. Mr . Klinedinst died in March 1948 and most of the responiibility of buying, ordering, merchandising and display fell upon Delle. Delle's father maintained the records and financing. The business was incorporated in 1949 with Mr. Klinedinst and his two sons. Harvey Klinedinst fco-founder of the businessl died at the age of 89 in August, 1970. Defle being sole owner for ten years has continued the bu iness with success. This year has been the 65th year of linedinst's and there have been many changes in doing usiness over the years. Soft goods have always been very competitive, but becam intensely so with the advent of imports. Many of the beit names in manufacturing of ladies' dresses, sportswear and accessories have disappeared from the scene. Labels, once a mark of prestige, no longer have any meaning. Once personal service, quality, workman- The First One Hundred Years RED LltlN Centennial any n ship and fit meant so muchg today, it's the price tag, which is offered to the modern shopper through outlets, discounts, and manufacturer stores, etc. Other clothing stores that contributed to the growth of Red Lion were Jack's Hosiery Shop, Teena's Dress Shop, Skip's, Thompson's, Haines Big Store, operated by Howard 8: Henry, Seitz's Department Store, Frank DeVono's Clothing Store, LaMotte's Men and Boys' Wear, and Mitzel and Heindel, now the Leo Shop, the Kay-Rene Shop, and others. SAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY ln 1929 Earl. G. Saylor purchased the Frey Brothers furniture store at 23 South Main Street from C. Benarr and the late Vernon Frey. The H. W. Sheeler Hardware store at 27 South Main Street was acquired in 1930 and the furniture and appliance display area more than doubl- ed at that time. In 1949 the store was incorporated and employees Randall Miller and Noah Smith were taken into the business. Stanley Keeports joined the firm in 1968. Earl G. Saylor retired in January 1979 and Mr. James W. Doup and John A. and Nancy A. Hall became the new owners. Mr. Doup has worked in a Middletown furniture store for many years and now lives in Red Lion. Mr. Hall was an accountant for a furniture company and resides in York. ECHO BARBER SHOP The ultimate in sophistication was this barber shop in the early 1900's. gn-...,,,, Echo Barbershop in its original Moody Building location circa 1915. Right to left: Curvin Stein, Harry Folkomer, Scot King and George Greenholtz. Customer in chair is Palmer Schmuck. The First One Hundred Years RED LION Centennial li- 1 ' 1880-1980 ' F E Eli Poet, Curvin Stein and Harry Jack Folkomer, who had previously worked in Keeney's barber shop decided to go into business for themselves. They were able to rent some space in the Moody Building, and fur- nished their shop with the most modern equipment, talcs, lotions, and four barber chairs. Searching for an original name they hit upon the idea Echo , which is a composite of the first names of the three barbers. E for Eli, C for Curvin, and H for Harry, lacking another initial, they chose O for the odd chair. Not seen in the picture is a door marked ladies en- trance. One night a week was set aside as ladies night where a lady could have her long tresses shampooed and dried. In 1922, Eli Poet became Postmaster of Red Lion and sold his share to Mr. Stein and Mr. Folkomer. The two men prospered in their business and in 1926, tired of renting, purchased property at 20 North Main Street. When they moved to their new location, they utilized most of the central portion of the building, street level, for their barber shop, but furnished a small room in the back to accommodate their female clientele. ln 1940 Folkomer and Stein sold the building to Stan Wagner, but, still maintained their business in a portion of the building, the present location in the southern end of the building. Jack Folkomer, semi-retired at the age of 65 sold his share of the business to his partner, Mr. Stein, but con- tinued to barber until the age of 80. Mr. Stein, then sole proprietor, worked full time until his semi-retirement at age 65 when he sold his business to Charles Butcher in 1952. Mr. Stein continued to barber part-time until age 80. Due to failing health Mr. Butcher sold his business in 1970 to Spurgeon Waltemeyer who is presently in business at the same location. Other barber shops that served Red Lion were Keeney's Barber Shop, American Barber Shop, Scott King Barber Shop, White Rose Barber Shop, West End Barber Shop known today as Alwood's Barber Shop. Those still in operation are: Alwood's, Spence's Barber Shop, Pat Hildebrand's Barber Shop, The Salon and Super Hair. D. E. HORN 8: CO. OF RED LION, INC. D. E. Horn 8: Co., Inc. of Red Lion can trace its origin starte Later Red L back to 1919 when the parent business was in York by David E. Horn and his brother Ernest. hat same year, the operation opened its doors in ion selling hardware, feed, and farming supplies. The continued expansion of sales created a need for larger uarters and around 1936, the business was mov- ed to fhe former Neff building now the site of the present Ameri an Legion Post. This move provided facilities for both tlre grinding and mixing of feeds to further meet the growing needs of the local farming community. Tl came i ie biggest change in the D. E. Horn operation n 1956 with the construction of a new retail store, mill, agid storage facilities on a tract of land located on East B oadway, Extd., Red Lion. Equipment which was design Waldr 4,000 A ne d and installed in the new structure by the Sprout- n Company, consisted of a molasses blender, two ound vertical mixers, and a 24 inch hammer mill. v concept of feed distribution known as bulk delivelfy service was being introduced by the company at this time. The first bulk truck was obtained and began providing farmer with greater feed distribution. Presently, four bulk trucks serve the area. Expansion of the business occurred again in 1972 when Lion a 25 acre tract of land was purchased east of Red long Route 74 There a modern grain dryer plus a . grain handling and storage facilities were constructed. Presently storage capabilities exceed 350,000 bushels with t Per v storag the va tal handling now in excess of 1,000,000 bushels ar. A large 100' x 60' block building provides for bulk and bag fertilizers plug warehousing for ious insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides. Addi- tional services from this location include lime and fertilizer spreading provided by three Tyler Spreaders available on a custom basis to local farmers. 1 .J 3 A . T D.E A W ' . Ql Ss.- -5 K 6'iCo, I '---...NRA -R-.NN .- . , M P n ad. 5gg i .3 ,fl .4 - ' ...I n- -..Xxx .. A UMW mf. ...LJ :LI I - . K . . , t . V- -..i !' ' ' . t . - - ..'.. 7. .zmszsfglwjqfn 1- r--- , .....,:'1v,1,.:-is. ' f is ' A , ff 'i't V M This plant was constructed in 1956 and continues to serve D. E. Horn 8: Company of Red Lion, Inc. today. The First One Hundred Years Rllli Lltlll Centennial ll- ij The year 1972 reflected still another change for D. E. Horn Co., Inc. of -Red Lion, when it became affiliated with the Pennfield Corporation of Lancaster. Pennfield is a processor of poultry and eggs for the Mid-Atlantic - Northeastern Markets and the addition of the D. E. Horn Company further complemented the entire operation. Vice President and General Manager George N. Stabley, a forty year veteran of the firm, credits his assistant Thomas Brant and the other twelve employees for the success the company has enjoyed. D. E. Horn Co., Inc. is looking forward to many more years of service to the local community and main- taining their part in food production for needs of an ever growing world. CONTINO'S SHOE STORE Gioacchino Contino stood on the deck of the ship watching in awe the harbor of Philadelphia move closer. Q1s.4t:1,... - -. 5. foatuwl N ff- . I '- N- .. - 1 f f- A -rv' gum-H K ' . .- ' T .. l ., gg?3'fiiF'sl?55-ps.fglQ My .. . , 3- NSN Today, Contino Shoe Store tabovej has a very modern appearance but masks a local landmark. This building, formerly known as the Moody Building tbelowl, has in the past housed the Farmers 8: Merchants National Bank, Moody's Drug Store, G. N. Wolf Restaurant, Echo Barbershop, plus many other businesses down through the years. The year was 1923, and Gioacchino, age 18, has left his native Sicily to come to America. With him he brought his knowledge of the cobbler trade and his dreams. Young 'LJack , who spoke no English, landed in Philadelphia wearing a tag that read, Destination York, Pa. Fortunately a good Samaritan put him aboard a train to York where he was to join his brothers, who had come to America previously. Not wanting his brothers to miss work, Jack again found himself alone in a strange city when he reached York. He saw two men at the sta- tion who looked like they might have Italian heritage, and asked them to direct him to his brothers' home. Lady Luck smiled upon Jack again, for the men could speak Italian, and they took him to his brothers. Jack was happy in his new home, but restless . . . never staying in one place for more than two or three months, until he came to Red Lion. Here, he found employment with Albert Salvo who owned a shoe repair shop at 76 N. Main St. fnow The Car Lotl. After working for Mr. Salvo for about a year, Jack bought the business, and in the spring of 1927 moved his business to the basement of 66 N. Main St. Rent for his part of the building was 35.00 per month, but in the cold weather months, Jack worked for his rent by firing the building's coal furnace. Jack recalls that coal was then selling for 35.00 a ton. The Depression had clutched our nation in a tight grip, and even in Red Lion, money was scarce. Many local children did not attend school at times because they had no shoes to wear. Jack contacted the Red Lion School Nurse, Miss Hall, and asked her to make a plea to the children and their parents to bring their outgrown or wornout shoes to school. Jack gathered these shoes, repaired them free of charge and then returned them to school. Miss Hall, in turn, distributed them to needy families. In 1936, Jack moved to the present location of the business, 61 N. Main St., and in 1944 was able to pur- chase the building he had been renting. He expanded the business by adding a retail show section in 1948. Around 1970, the Contino building was extensively remodeled, including the removal of the top 2 stories. Mr. Contino's son, John, began working for his father in 1951, and in January of 1973, John purchased the business from his father. Jack is now semi-retired, and works at the store on a part-time basis. The store now offers several lines of name brand shoes, boots and handbags. The First One Hundred Years llllll LIIJN llenlennial 11- ij BANKING Red Lion's growth after its incorporation was steady but slow. Businesses were the important element needed to really make a town prosper and grow, and the need for local financial institutions was crucial. In the early days of the borough, all banking transactions had to be handled in York. Business was carried on throughout the year and settlement was made on all transactions each April 1st. For example, customers would bring any outstanding ac- count balances current on the first day of April paying for supplies they had purchased during that preceeding year. Large crowds from the local communities would travel to York in order to settle their accounts. Local businessmen tried to accommodate the town folks by either cashing their checks or taking them to York and bringing back the cash. Banking establishments were needed if Red Lion was to prosper. SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA BANK FORMERLY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RED LION A group of concerned businessmen met during 1897 to discuss the possible creation of a bank to serve the local community. A solicitation for funds was initiated, however slow progress was achieved due primarily to the lack of public confidence in the success of such a venture. By January of 1899, it was determined that a sufficient amount of stock had been sold and preparations were made for Red Lion's first bank. A former church property located on North Main Street in Red Lion was acquired for 31,500 A second hand counter was purchased for 320.00 and the York Safe and Lock Company provided rental of a safe for 325.00 per year. Citizens of Red Lion could now enjoy the convenience of banking in their own Q Fl Il ill 'IIE 'V 5 A Southern Pennsylvania Bank's remodeling program was completed ln early 1979. Originally, the two story granite structure built in 1925, was designed by J. A. Dempwolf of York. commu ity. Growth in the next few years was strong and by 1905 it was evident that larger quarters would be needed The original frame building was moved to the rear of e lot and a new brick building was erected. This structur , which houses the present Red Lion Tavern, served he Bank for twenty years until the lack of space again dictated the need for a larger building. In 1925, a two stony granite structure designed by Mr. J. A. Demp- wolf of York, was constructed on the Square in Red Lion. Th year 1930 introduced another change for the First N ional when a merger agreement between it and the Re Lion Trust Company was adopted. The Red Lion Tr st Company, which had formed in 1914 and first operatelli as The Peoples State Bank, was an especially good m rger prospect due to its establishment as a Trust Compaliy. The new corporate title of the combined in- stitutions became the First National Bank and Trust Com- pany of Red Lion. Gr wth had been steady down through the years. Mergerj of the First National with The First National Bank of Stewartstown in 1958, Delta National Bank in 1963 and lat r Industrial National Bank of West York in 1968, servedjo enlarge and improve the banking operation. In was also decided that the Bank's name should more closely describe its trading area and in 1968 the name Southern Pennsylvania National Bank was adopte . Later, in 1970, the main office was moved to 2055 S uth Queen Street, York and the Red Lion Office served s branch. In July of 1974, management decided that th bank should discontinue its membership in the Federal Reserve and adopt a state charter. This required the elirnination of National from the name leaving Southern Pennsylvania Bank. A large scale remodeling program was completed on the Red Lion Office in early 1979. Interior improvements resulte in an enlarged and redecorated loan depart- ment, lus the addition of two walk-up teller windows. Exterio changes included the partial removal of the sec- ond story, which improved the building's appearance. So thern Pennsylvania with total assets in excess of S220,0 0,000 continues to serve Red Lion and sur- rounding communities well. ATIONAL CENTRAL BANK ORMERLY FARMERS and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK The year was 1903, and a group of Red Lion citizens felt that 'the expansion of business in the community war- ranted the establishment of a second bank. A solicitation for the sale of stock was made in the community. On The First One Hundred Years RBD LION Centennial LL ii April 3, 1903, Farmers and Merchants National Bank opened for business on North Main Street in what is now the Contino building. From modest beginnings with sec- ond hand equipment and little capital, the new bank began its operation. Success did not appear especially promising since the total number of stockholders was less than thirty and only one-half of the 525,000 authorized capital had actually been paid in. Despite this somewhat shaky start, Farmers and Merchants did succeed and grow. It was determined that to attract more customers from the local community and surrounding towns the new bank's owners needed to increase their cash invest- ment or capital to demonstrate financial soundness and strength. Business had expanded to the point where office space and safe facilities were no longer adequate. A tract of land on the Red Lion Square was purchased for 34,500 and a two story building was erected and oc- cupied in 1912. Increases in the capital stock of 810,000 in 1914 and 315,000 in 1920 further reflected Farmers and Mer- chants growth. Stockholders in January of 1930 approv- ed the largest capital increase which consisted of a 5096 stock dividend plus sale of 512,500 in additional stock. The primary purpose of this increase was to endow the Bank with trust powers granted to national banks with at least S125,000 in capital. In 1949 the bank had again completely outgrown its quarters and a remodeling program was begun to enlarge the building. On October 20, 1951 an open house was held for the general public. Mergers with other banks occurred during the next twenty years causing the original Farmers and Merchants National Bank to undergo several name changes. The 1959 merger changed the name to The National Bank of York County, and in 1961 it became The National Bank and Trust Company of Central Pennsylvania. The early 1970's brought about one of the most significant changes to the Bank. A merger of the National Bank and Trust Company of Central Pennsylvania, the Reading Trust Company, and the Lancaster County Farmers National Bank resulted in National Central Bank which is one of the largest banks between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In 1970 the Bank not only had a new name but also a new look as a result of an extensive remodeling pro- gram. A frame house and theater building were razed to provide room for a larger parking lot and lobby area. The second story of the building was removed and a new brick exterior was added giving the building a modern yet traditional look. Tradition was preserved when the original victorian clock and the red lion head were reinstalled. Dual drive-in facilities provide customers with the ultimate in banking convenience. HAMILTON BANK In early 1980, the National Central Bank decided to withdraw from the Federal Reserve System, and changed its name to Hamilton Bank. Regardless of name changes through the years, the bank continues to operate by the principles of the original Farmers and Merchants bank, that good service and good value are as traditional as the victorian clock. 1 ,......-- .N W W .!,,,f- Hamilton Bank, formerly National Central Bank. The Victorian Clock and lions head date back to 1912 and were a part of the original building on this site. The First One Hundred Years P Buc SERVICES FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY The Fairmount Cemetery was surveyed and laid out in 1886 upon land owned by Mrs. Catherine Meyer in the northeastern part of the borough. In 1916 Mrs. Meyer sold her interest in the Fairmount Cemetery to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller. In 1920 when the Meyer estate was sold, J. A. Miller pur- chased two acres of ground and added them to the ex- isting acreage of Fairmount Cemetery. On April 13, 1923, the Red Lion Cemetery Associa- tion was organized. The Association was incorporated during the same year for the purpose of establishing and developing a cemetery which would be a credit to Red Lion and vicinity and be operated on a perpetual basis. Additional adjoining property was purchased, extending the development of the cemetery. A Mausoleum was erected joining the new and old cemeteries. At a meeting of the Board of Governors on February 28, 1930, the remaining vacant lots of the old cemetery were acquired of J. A. Miller by the Red Lion Cemetery Association with the intent of beautifying this section and creating an endowment fund, subscribed by those interested in the old section to enable the ad- ministration to take care of these graves on the same perpetual basis as the new section. Among others in the 20's, 30's and 40's, Charles E. Smith, one of the founders of the Association and its Treasurer for many years, did much to contribute to its beautification. Mr. Smith died in 1953, and the Associa- tion praised his services in the 1955 Diamond Jubilee Book. The Red Lion Cemetery Association has continued to expand the Cemetery's boundaries and improve the facilities in some of the following manners: In the year 1956, a new 30 sq. ft. equipment building was erected. The Cemetery Association's By- Laws were updated and revised in 1964. Also, the main entrance was widened, and the other two entrances were paved. Then, in 1965, a parcel of ground - approximately 50,000 sq. ft. - was bought from Wiley Snell, and a 50-by-170 foot parcel was purchased from the W. F. Boeckel Estate. The year 1974 marked the Association's Golden Anniversary. Looking towards the future, an additional ly 6 4 Spangl acres - were purchased from the Florence R. r Estate for further development into burial plots. three rgprcels of undeveloped woodland - approximate- l e In 1975, a granite marker indicating the Red Lion Cemetery was placed at the new entrance. In addition, throughout the last quarter century, roads have been repaved and rebuilt, new lots have been survey plante purcha preside d for sale, shrubbery and trees have been , and new maintenance equipment has been ed. Mulrch of this work has been brought about during the cies of two dedicated men - Arthur Ziegler, long-time governor of the Association, who served the office o f president from 1956 to 1963, and M. Luther Fertner, who served as president from 1963 until his death i n 1977. Mr. Fertner's involvement with the Cemetery began early in his life when he helped his father becom ed as a ho was then the groundkeeper. He went on to a Governor of the Association in 1941, and serv- aithful member, giving unselfishly of his time and talent for the betterment of the cemetery. Th present personnel of the Red Lion Cemetery Associ tion are: President, Philip S. Golden, Vice- Preside Treasur ts Charles Stump and H. H. Minnich, Jr., er, Richard Ziegler, and Secretary, Emily Smith. The First One Hundred Years REU l.lllN Centennial ll- n Board of Governors: Gable Arnold, Penrose Heindel, Clark Jacobs, Charles Mitzel, Harold Neff, Jay Roseman, and Harold Seitz. Attorney Horace Smith serves as solicitor, and Burton Jenkins is the caretaker. KALTREIDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY The first public library in Red Lion was dedicated on October 20, 1963. Incorporated as the Red Lion Public Library, it was the result of a study by a committee of a newly incorporated civic club, the Welcome Wagon Club of Southern York County. The committee was com- posed of Mrs. John T. Miller, Mrs. Richard Ishler and Mrs. Richard Hale. Letters were sent to 18 church, civic and municipal groups in the borough inviting them to attend a town meeting to discuss the possibility of establishing a public library. Thirty-two persons attended the meeting, chaired by Mayor H. Norman Fishel. A vote taken was unani- mously in favor of beginning a library. Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ishler and Mrs. Hale spent many hours to bring the idea of a public library for the area to a reality. The library was incorporated on August 5, 1963 as a non-profit corporation, the purposes of which are the creation, support, maintenance, care and management of a public library in Red Lion Borough, York County, Pa., for the free use of the residents of the said borough and the surrounding areas, and the provision and sup- port of literary and educational undertakings. The first Board of Directors was comprised of the Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Thomas, president, Mayor H. Norman Fishel, vice-president, J. Elizabeth Hake, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Richard Ishler, recording secretary, H. Vernon Tyson, treasurer, Lester D. Craley, financial ad- visor, and Mrs. John T. Miller, chairman of the Steering Committee. Mr. John T. Miller was solicitor to the Board. The library opened in rented quarters at 25 N. Main St. on October 22, 1963, with approximately 1,000 books on the shelves. Miss Grace Curran served as the first librarian until illness forced her to retire. She was followed by Edna May Richenbach and Edith Shafer, who worked until the first collection was cataloged. In the initial week of operation, 152 persons registered for bor- rowers cards and 170 books were circulated, the charging desk being staffed by seven volunteers. These were Mrs. H. H. Holland, Mrs. Elmer Fromm, Mrs. Lucille Bren- neman, Mrs. Betty Simmons, Mrs. Sarah Downs, Miss Beverly Stabley and Mrs. Susan Murnane. The original collection was gathered from the public, along with the gift of the collection of J. Christopher Pictured are some of the originators of the Library, taken in August 1963. Seated: Dr. Alfred J. Thomas, president, H. Norman Fishel, vice-president, J. Elizabeth Hake, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Richard Ishler, recording secretary. Standing: Mrs. Richard Hale, president ofthe Welcome Wagon Club of Southern York County, N. Eugene Shoemaker, fund drive chairman, and Mrs. John T. Miller, chairman of the steering committee. Keener, and six hundred books from the Martin Memorial Library. There was a great deal of cooperation among the citizens, businesses, and organizations in the borough. The shelving was donated by local businesses, volunteers painted the room, gathered books, and gave many hours of free service to the new library. N. Eugene Shoemaker was the first fund drive chair- man. A goal of 52,500 was set, but the total amount col- lected was 53,450 , an excess of S950. The financial records for the first year of operation show receipts of 354,786.35 and expenditures of 34,520.96 By the end of the first year of operation, 5,387 books had been cir- culated and there were 887 registered borrowers. The library continued to grow both in its circulation and its collection. The existing quarters soon became in- adequate. A committee consisting of H. Norman Fishel, Mary A. Miller and Harvey J. Becker approached Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Benfer of York, to talk about the Kaltreider home on the corner of W. Broadway and S. Charles St. Mrs. Benfer is the former Janet Kaltreider, whose father built the house in 1903. The Benfers were in favor of donating the building to the Library Board of Directors. The deed was transferred in the fall of 1967. The Kaltreider Memorial Library is a memorial to D. Frank and Idella Kaltreider who were pioneer citizens in the borough of Red Lion. They were keenly interested in the community and in education, and Mr. Kaltreider held The First One Hundred Years nznniqw Centennial ll- 1880-1980 - I numerous public offices. The new facility was dedicated There on June 16, 1968. This building permitted much needed viding expansion for the collection, as well as a separate is Mrs. children's room. A pre-school story hour was begun, along with a Summer Reading Club for elementary age children. Library material was expanded to include magazines, record albums, tape cassettes, framed art, and films. An interlibrary loan service permits Kaltreider Library to borrow from other libraries when it does not have a needed piece of material. The Library Board of Directors purchased the Frutiger Cigar factory in 1974. This building was razed to create much needed space for off street parking, and for future expansion. ln 1974, the York County Library System was established. This was comprised of all of the independent public libraries in the County, namely Martin Memorial Library, Hanover Public Library, New Freedom Library Center, Spring Grove Public Library, York Haven Library, Mason-Dixon Library, Glen Rock Public Library, Dillsburg Area Public Library, and Kaltreider Memorial Library. One of its functions is to be a distribution center for funds paid to it from local, state, or federal sources. The system also provides for a delivery service through- out the County, as well as a union catalog which makes it easy for the county libraries to borrow from each other. Hours for serving the public have changed from the original 20 hours a week to the present 35 hours. Now in its 17th year, growth of the library has been steady. In 1978 the circulation totaled 37,770 pieces, in addition to reference books and other materials used in the library. Pictured are the present library board of directors. Seated: Mrs. John T. Miller, Mrs. Kenneth L. Benfer, President Edward B. Thompson, Mrs. Mary F. Hollway, Mrs. Charles H. Loyer. Stand- ing: Mrs. Dale L. Frey, Librarian, Gerald L. Zarfos, vice-president, Baird P. Krecker, H. Vernon Tyson, treasurer, Carl E. Seitz, Mrs. Paul S. Hoover, and Mrs. Rodney L. Sechrist, secretary. Absent from the picture is Mrs. H. Norman Fishel. gre 50 volunteers who staff the charging desk, pro- ,640 hours of free service annually. The paid staff Phyllis B. Frey, who was hired in 1968, when the first full time librarian, Mrs. Flo Stabley, planned to move from the area, Mrs. Peggy Neff and Mrs. Betty Shoff are the assistants. The library presently owns nearly 13,000 items, and has over 10,000 registered borrowers. The cuffeml budget is 531,365.00 ple an Thr library had its origin with locally concerned peo- it has received a vast amount of loving care from many sources. It is an example of cooperation on a com- munity wide basis and will continue to grow and serve the public in direct proportion to the interest invested in it by the public. LEO INDEPENDENT FIRE ENGINE COMPANY NO. 1 Th history of one of Red Lion's most notable organiz tions began officially on September 20, 1894 when ed Lion's fire company was organized. The organization was brought about due to the efforts of C. E. Mayes, C. E. Mate, George McGuigan, Dr. J. M. Hyson, Levi Kaltreider and others. Roser, Thin first officers of the organization were: E. E. resident, J. B. Herrman, Vice President, T. E. Brooks. Secretary, J. M. Hyson, Treasurer, C. E. Mayes, Formarg C. E. Mate, 1st. Assistant, G. W. Dietz, 2nd. Assistant, Seth Minnich, W. H. Zarfos, Jonathan Smerich, Trustees. At the organizational meeting, J. A. Miller, R. Neiman' and Seth Minnich were appointed to obtain a charter for the company, and on December 3, 1894 the charter was granted by Judge James Latimer to the Leo Independent Fire Engine Company No. 1. Early fire fighting equipment included the following: the first equipment was 150 feet of hose and a second- hand Tpider', or hose carriage, purchased in 1894, a second hand steam engine also purchased in 18943 a new 33,000 LaFrance steam engine in 1900, and a S600 hook and ladder truck in 1902. Th lower story of Maurice Bicking's shop, rear of 32 Later, a First Ailenue, was rented to keep the early equipment. quipment was also stored in Peter McGuigan's property and J. M. Hyson's barn. Th company's first mascot was a greyhound dog present d by a Henry Getz of York. lt was placed in the care of an Spangler. ln 904, the company began to establish its home- to-be fo 65 years when it purchased the lot of Eliza Miller The First One Hundred Years IIED LION Centennial Q- ii iff: 4 -I . S 1 .r Ek 'A tif dx Fire In Moody Building About 1907 at the corner of First Avenue and Railroad Alley. The building that housed the fire company on this lot is still standing today. ln 1919 the company was presented its first motor- ized apparatus by the borough. The fire engine was a 311,000 American LaFrance. The forerunner of the present fire alarm system was installed in 1925. A fire siren was installed on the roof of the fire house, the borough was laid out into fire zones, and fire alarm boxes were placed at strategic locations. By 1955, Leo had become a leader in fire protection in our area. Its efficient fleet of equipment that year con- sisted of three pumpers and a service truck, all equipped with 2-way radio communications. During World War ll seven additional sirens were in- stalled to the town's fire warning system, and in 1954, additional fire alarm boxes were installed for a total of 21. Detailed histories of the fire company appear in the 1930 and 1955 Golden and Diamond Jubilee Books. The following history, since 1955 has been submitted by members of the fire company: ln September of 1962, a new Seagrave pumper was ordered. Delivery was taken in June of 1963 at a cost of 523,800.00 At this time, with the sewer system just in- stalled in Red Lion Borough, in order to make room for the new pumper, the 1935 Seagrave was given to the Borough for use in flushing lines and washing wetwells. As time moved on, Leo Fire Co. purchased 24 tone activated monitors for a better way of alerting the volunteers. The monitors were received in August of 1968, and are still alerting firemen of emergencies. With firefighting becoming more complex and the number of emergencies increasing each year, the need for bigger and more sophisticated equipment arose. For the type of equipment needed, larger headquarters were also needed. A building committee was appointed by the Red Lion Borough Council on December 14, 1966. The commit- tee consisted of Richard H. Smith, Chairman, Raymond D. Roth, Fire Chief, Edwill B. Miller, Herbert W. Grove, Kenneth M. Roth, M. Myles Heindel, C. Coburn Quickel, Earl A. Rost, Jr., and Woodrow S. Dellinger. Land, located on the northwest corner of West Broadway and North Charles Street, location of the Nebinger School, was purchased from the Red Lion Area School District for the sum of 31.00. This was the site to become Leo Independent Fire Engine Company No. 1's new home. Demolition of the former school building began and plans were rapidly begun for a new building to house Leo Fire Company on the upper level and the Visiting Nurse Association on the ground level. The building was com- pleted at a price of 35208,000.00. Leo Fire Company solicited the citizens and businesses of the Borough for approximately S94-,000.00, with another 375,000.00 provided by the V.N.A. from the Moody Estate which had money set aside for a medical facility in Red Lion. The remainder of the financing was supplied by the Borough. Dedication was held on August 11, 1969. With new headquarters and plenty of floor space, plans were begun immediately for the purchase of a larger service truck and additional equipment for the truck. ln February of 1970, a Ford Chassis with a Gerstenslager body was purchased at a cost of 321,911.00 This truck replaced the 1949 Dodge service truck which was retained and used to transport men and equipment to brush fires. Additional rescue equipment was added in 1976 and the truck is now a certified rescue unit known in York County as Rescue-34. ln April of 1972, Leo Fire Company purchased a 1500 gallon tanker at a cost of 512,872.00 The purpose was to aid in the fighting of fires in outlying areas and also assist neighboring companies with a water supply. The 1919 LaFrance pumper was sold in July of 1972 for S1,555.00, and is now placed in a museum at Con- shohocken, Pennsylvania. With the number of brush fires increasing each year and volunteer help being more limited, it became evident that a brush vehicle would save many hours of hard work. ln April of 1973, a used 1971, 4-wheel drive pickup truck was purchased to be converted to a brush truck. With the volunteers donating the time, a pump, tank and other necessary equipment was added and Leo Fire Company had a fully equipped brush truck for ap- proximately S5100.00. With the addition of this unit, it was no longer necessary to retain the old service truck for The First One Hundred Years nnn LIQN Centennial tl- ' 1880-1980 ' - I brush fires. The service truck was then sold for the sum of Fire Company is proud of the fact they have a unit for ap- 348250 in May of 1973. proximttely 331,000.00, equal to one that would cost in excess f 5B150,000.00 new. Beginning in October of 1973, an update of radio equipment began. This included the purchase of four portable radios for use by the chiefs, a new base station to replace the original unit placed into service in 1951, new multichannel radio for each truck and the Chiefls car, ad- ditional tone activated monitors and most recently, 33 pocket pagers which allow the active men to be alerted Ov paratus appara smoke ' air bottl the deci er a period of several years, older breathing ap- was replaced with new self-contained breathing tus lair packsl. Presently eleven men can enter a filled building at the same time. An additional 24 es are maintained at all times. In April of 1979, sion was made to purchase an air system for refill- even though they are not at home. ing air ottles at a cost of 312,000.00 The system also The order was placed for the purchase of another l9f0Vld9 air f0Y neighboring fire Companies- new Purnper in Febfuafv of 1974. The new Seagrewe In lune of 1979, it became necessary to replace the purnper was received in August of 1975 at er Cost of tank poelrtion of the tanker. An 1800 gallon stainless steel 554,266-00 funequrppeul' Among the unique features tank w s installed at a price of 324,000.00 Also included of this unit was a deluge gun and front mounted suction was a 150 G.P.M. pump and a fOld,a,tank for quick to reduce manpower requirements at large fires. It was dumpm a Supply of Water. The truck can also be used as also the first piece of diesel powered equipment for Leo anotherlgpumper on a hydrant if necessary' Flre Company' Le Fire Company prides itself in the fact that it has In April of 1977, the elry of York Offered a lgol grownt be one of the largest, best equipped and busiest American I.aFrance, 85' aerial truck for sale. Leo Fire fire dep rtmems in york County, and stmremains a Com, Company was the Sueeessrul bidder wrrn a bro of pletely volunteer company, with approxiamtely 60 active 510,000-00 The rruek was eonlnlerely restored to new members, thus relieving the citizens of Red Lion of a tax condition by the volunteers. A new diesel engine was in' burden. stalled along with the latest firefighting equipment. Leo Leo Independent Fire Engine Company No. 1 building and equipment - 1980. i KM xtily SV 'Aiwa -9 I The First One Hundred Years 106 f RBD LIUN Centennial L wil- ij Some members of Leo Fire Company. Front Row L to R: Henry Herrman, Dale Craley, Raymond Arnold Jr., Lt.: Robert Beaverson, Captain: Charles Eflner, lst Asst. Chief: Rodney Brenneman, Deputy Asst. Chief: Richard Keller, Chief: Carson Sechrist, Carl Ferree. 2nd Row: Ronald Witmer, Will Smith, Gerald Carbaugh, lran Stump, Glenn Wallick, Gary Wallick, Lee Sowers, Clair Paules, Brian Kollosch. 3rd Row: John Harmon, Michael Craley, Herman Goodyear, Ray Nace, Larry Nace, Paul Ziolkowski, Gary Witman, and Steve Paules. Officers of Leo lndependent Fire Engine Co. 41. L to R, lst Row: Stewart Seitz, Treas.: Ronald Witmer, V. Pres.: Raymond Arnold, Jr., Pres.: Carl Ferree, Secy.: Herman Goodyear, Asst. Secy. 2nd Row: Henry Herrman, Dale Craley, Carson Sechrist, Trustees. Oflicers of Leo Independant Fire Engine Co. V1 Relief Asso. L to R lst Row: Charles Elfner, Secy.: Dale Craley, Pres.: Will Smith, V. Pres.: Stewart Seitz, Treas. 2nd Row: Raymond Arnold Jr. and Richard Keller, Trustees. The First One Hundred Years 107 RBD LltlN Centennial g Q- n PAUL LABORATORIES Tl' The Paul Laboratories were founded in York in 1947. For the convenience of patients south of York, a bleeding station is maintained in the VNA Building at 2 N. Charles Street in Red Lion. Paul Laboratories provide clinical laboratory ser- vices. Physicians refer patients for testing. The reports of the tests go back to the referring physicians who use them as aids in diagnosis and treatment. Similar services are provided to patients in nursing homes. Mrs. Geraldine Jacobs is in charge of the Red Lion facility. Director of the Paul Laboratories is Richard C. Paul, a board certified bioanalyst. The laboratory is ap- proved by Medicare, Medicaid and the Pennsylvania Department of Health in the disciplines of clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, microbiology and immunohematology. The laboratory has expanded over the years until it now occupies both floors of the building at 476 W. Market St. in York. Automated instrumentation has been installed for blood counts and some of the chemistry tests. Plans call for additional automation so that in early 1980, most of the tests performed will be automated. This provided faster results as well as better quality control. PLANNED PARENTHOOD l X Planned Parenthood Office, 19 S. Main St. e Red Lion office of York County Planned Parent- hood is located at 19 S. Main Street, Red Lion. Services include information on all methods of birth C0l'1lIl'O breast tion, a testing, contra metho couns bearin assista g a physical examination is given to ensure the l safety gf the contraceptive method chosen. This includes xamination and instruction in self breast examina- Pap test which can detect cervical cancer, V.D. blood pressure, weight, urine and anemia testsg eptive supplies with complete instructions for the prescribedg pregnancy testing, and pregnancy ling. age on a sliding fee scale. Pennsylvania medical ce cards are accepted. These services are available to all women of child Information is free. Counseling and referrals can be made forthe following services: pre-natal care, abortiong adoptijang voluntary sterilization for men and womeng V.D. t St eatmentg and infertility studies. ff includes: Rita Van Wyk, M.D., Planned Parent- hood lghysiciang Beryl Charlton, Clinic Director, Deborah Gobel, Nurse Practitioner, and Carolyn Warman, Counselor. Vo tionist. lunteers help as Physician's Assistant and recep- The Advisory Board meets monthly. The Board membjrs help in the areas of Public Relations, Fund Rais- ing an Volunteer Services. A lending library is located in the Planned Parent- hood resource center at 731 S. George Street, York. Bopks, films, and pamphlets may be obtained on a variety human of subjects including family planning, population, development and reproduction, social problems and sex education. Speakers are available to schools, civic and social organizations. speake Th A list of Audio-Visual resources and requests for ns may be made through the Red Lion office. Red Lion branch opened in January, 1978, and the deiland for services continues to grow. Ma ny women have found it more convenient to transfer their records from the York office to Red Lion and the case load is now approximately 600. outreac rural ar Pla Spicial needs which are not yet being met are services and transportation for women living in cas, and this is one of the primary goals. ' nned Parenthood through its educational and medical programs help to ensure and provide reproduc- tive free om and choice so that every child will be wanted and lov d. The First One Hundred Years 1 RED MUN l a. M 1880-1980 Pictured are the Board of Directors, the Ladies Auxiliary, drivers, attendents, and vehicles of the Red Lion Area Ambulance Association as lt ls presently composed. There are members who were absent when the picture was taken. THE RED LION AREA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION The Red Lion Area Ambulance Association was organized in the fall of 1974 and began operations on January 1, 1975. Two of the ambulances and equipment were donated by Mr. Henry Burg of the Burg Funeral Home, and Mr. James Heffner of the Olewiler 8: Heffner Funeral Home. It was the intent of the association to pro- vide the same efficient service to the area the funeral homes had provided the previous fifty years. Red Lion Area Ambulance Association's original fleet as of January 1, 1975. tLeft to right on picture.l 1969 Cadillac fS8rSl, 1965 Cadillac tMiller-Meteorj, and 1968 Cadillac tSuperiorJ. ln order that all may be served, the membership fee has been maintained at a very nominal figure, and conse- quently does not provide an income sufficient to support the service, or pay for updating of equipment. By reason of this fact it is necessary that financial assistance is sought from civic-minded citizens, organizations and governing bodies of the communities. Equipment, which has been purchased or donated, is of the most modern and up-to-date design possible. Volunteers have been trained in ambulance work so the service rendered is capable, thorough and efficient. The purpose of the organization is to provide twenty- four hour emergency service as well as ambulance service at the request of non-ambulatory members as promptly as the facilities and means of the ambulance association permits. Originally the association began operating with three limousine type ambulances fa 1969 Cadillac, a 1968 Cadillac and a 1965 Cadillaci and fifty-five volunteers. The Board of Directors which started the organization was as follows: James G. Wallace, Chairman, Curtis E. Zeigler, Vice Chairman, H. Vernon Tyson, Treasurer, Charles F. Johnson, Secretary, and Myles E. Lloyd, Jr., Director of Operations. It has also been supported throughout the years by a group of unsung heroes known as the Red Lion Area Ambulance Association Auxiliary. This group of dedicated persons conduct various money making pro- jects throughout the year and donate their proceeds to the furtherance of the entire organization. Presently the association is operating four vehicles ftwo federally approved van-type ambulances mounted on 1979 Ford chassis and two Cadillac limousine-type ambulances one 1975 and one 19741 out of two loca- tions at Red Lion and the Brogue. The auxiliary also operates a trailer type concession unit which travels to their various functions. Volunteers now number approx- imately seventy-five and the present Board of Directors consists of the following: Curtis E. Zeigler, Chairman, Harold E. Leiphart, Vice Chairman, H. Vernon Tyson, Treasurer, Evans N. Fishel, Secretary, Myles E. Lloyd, Jr., Director of Operations, Charles F. Johnson, Direc- tor, and H. Burnell Sprenkle, Director. The First One Hundred Years llllll LIUN llentennial fi- ij RED LION AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES x Community Services Building, 10 First Ave., Elizabeth Keller, Director. The Red Lion Area Community Services was incor- porated under the Not-For-Profit Code of Pennsylvania on May 21, 1975. The purpose of this organization is to identify and keep informed of the health and social needs of the per- sons living in the Boroughs of Red Lion, Yoe, Dallastown, Felton, Winterstown, and Windsor, and the Townships of Lower Chanceford, Chanceford, Lower Windsor, North Hopewell, Windsor and York. To develop programs that will meet the needs iden- tified for the residents of the areas. Services now available are: 1. Information and referral services - to answer any questions and find the proper agency to contact when a problem arises and the agency is unable to offer the service. 2. Outreach Services - a community organizer who makes home visits with people who have problems. 3. W.l.C. - A medical supplemental food program for pregnant women, infants and children up to age 5. 4. Employment counselor to help with getting employment or job training under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act. 5. Health Care - Health services available to those people who do not have a family doctor or cannot afford medic l service. A health team is provided at this time on Tuesdgys and Thursdays. 6. Transportation - for elderly and handicapped persons to medical and social services. 7. Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation services - a counselor is available one day a week. At present the Red Lion Area Community Services is planni in the IE to build a Multi-purpose Social Services center ed Lion area, so that services can be expanded and other services can be added. Thf organization applied for and has received funds under he Block Grant Program through H.U.D. At the present time there are three staff people employed at the center, who are: Elizabeth T. Keller, Comm nity Organizer, Christa Fabian, Information 8: Referrdl Aide, and Richard Irwin, Van Driver. Th organization is made up of community residents who d vote their time for the good of the residents. Of- ficers f r the year 1980 are: Rev. Charles Zimmerman, Chair Stump an, Arthur Shatto, Vice-chairman, Charles H. Treasurer, Mary C. Sheffer, Secretary, and Elizabeth T. Keller, Ex-director. RE YO LION AREA GUILD TO THE K MEMORIAL OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL Purpose: To serve the hospital by raising money and donating it to the hospital, thereby helping to keep pa- tients' costs down. Guild members also work in coordina- tion with six other guilds throughout York County on projecti such as October Festivals. These guilds are: Guild 1, York, Suburban Guild, White Rose Guild, Spring Grove Guild, Shiloh Guild, and Northeastern Guild iManchester areal. Ac 'vities: Sandwich sales, bake sales, fun calendars, travelin baskets, pound sales, game nights. In the hospital, volunteers help trim the Christmas trees, make tray favors, and help to host the Mother-to-be teas. These t as are held once every three months, and enable expectallit mothers to tour the maternity department and ask qu estions. The first meeting of the organization was held at the Red Lion Community House on August 7, 1957. At that time, it was called the Guild of the West Side Osteopathic Hospit al. Mrs. William Adams and Mrs. Grover Artman were h stesses for the 41 ladies present. Mrs. George Smeltzi' Richar was selected as temporary chairman. Mrs. d Gohn, Mrs. Palmer Winter, and Mrs. Paul The First One Hundred Years llllll LIUN Centennial gl iid- 1' ' 880-1980 ' W Rodgers were selected to host the September meeting. The first officers elected were: President, Mrs. Palmer E. Winter, lst Vice Pres., Mrs. Milton Noller, 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Paul Rodgers, Secretary, Mrs. Harvey VanFossen, Assistant Sec., Mrs. Charles Hamilton, and Treasurer, Mrs. John Tompkins. Past Presidents are: 1st, Evelyn Winter, 2nd, Esther Grimm, 3rd, Mary E. Grove, 4th, Doris Gohn, 5th, Hazel Neal, 6th, Blanche Hamilton, 7th, Dorothy Keesey, 8th, Teressa Dillman, 9th, Blanche Hamilton, 10th, Darlene Pala, and 11th, Marcia Gladfelter. Current officers for 1979 to 1981 are: President, Deanna Eberly, 1st Vice Pres., Gloria Hen- shaw, 2nd Vice Pres., Pam Holtzinger, Secretary, Kay Brenneman, and Treasurer, Blanche Hamilton. Over the years, the Guild has had many osteopathic physicians speak to the group about various aspects of Osteopathy. They include: Dr. Grover Artman, Dr. Wilkins, Dr. Hylander, Dr. R. Dale McCormick, and Dr. Henry Sagel. Future plans are to continue working together to serve the Memorial Osteopathic Hospital. RED LION AREA MOBILE FOOD SERVICES, INC. Jean Smith and Ethel Barshinger putting some meals on wheels. St. John's Church in background. Near the close of 1972 the Red Lion Area Woman's Club with the Visiting Nurse Association, became con- cerned about the elderly people living alone who were unable to prepare meals for themselves but wanted to continue living in their own homes. The Women's Club felt that it was quite an undertaking, so they com- municated with other concerned citizens from churches, pastors and people from civic organizations. This group of people, after visiting the Meals on Wheels program in Lancaster, finally formulated the present Red Lion Mobile Food Service volunteers. The original officers of the organization were: Pres., Mr. LeRoy Hanna, V. Pres. 8: Coordinator, Mrs. H. Marie Getz, Treas., Mr. Roy Grove, Sec., Mrs. Dorothy Adams, V.N.A. Visitor, Mrs. Eleanor Toomey, Chairman of Volunteers, Mrs. Charles Hullman, Executive Board, Mrs. Sara Downs, Mrs. Dorothy Cooper, and Mrs. Norma Herbst. Food is prepared by the Memorial Osteopathic Hospital Monday thru Friday and brought to St. John's United Church of Christ in Red Lion by a volunteer. Two secretaries, who are on duty at the church from 9-12 o'clock each day, then assemble the meals into 4 routes, each requiring a volunteer driver and visitor. The hot meals are then placed into insulated containers, which contain a hot disc to keep the meals warm until they reach the clients. A bag lunch is also provided for the evening meal, consisting of a sandwich, salad, dessert and beverage. All containers used for the meals are disposable. Diets recommended by physicians, are con- sidered in meal preparation. From September, 1973 to September, 1974 a total of 4,134 meals were served. By the end of 1978, the organization served a total of 57,048 meals. Fifty-one volunteers, serving a total of 75 hours, are required each week to provide the service to persons who qualify within a five mile radius of Red Lion. A recognition reception was held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Red Lion May 22, 1977 to honor all volunteers, including all regulars and those who served occasionally as substitutes. A five year reception took place on October 22, 1978 in the Red Lion Com- munity Building at which time 22 volunteers were specially recognized for serving five years continuously since the organization's inception. Each year the Jaycees honor a group or organization in the Red Lion area with an award of appreciation for their outstanding and continuous service to the com- munity and surrounding area. The 1974 recipient of the Jaycee award was the Red Lion Mobile Food Service. The 1979 officers are: Pres., Mr. Russell Yoas, V. Pres., Mrs. H. Marie Getz, Sec., Mr. Fred Toomey, Asst. Sec., Mrs. Fred Toomey, Treas., Mr. Roy Grove, Asst. Treas., Mr. Charles Koons, Coordinator, Mrs. Hilda Snyder, Asst. Coordinator, Mrs. Marion Workinger, Asst. Coordinator, Mrs. Gwen King, Chairperson of Volunteers, Mrs. John Ebert, Home Visitor, Mrs. Joseph Strobeck, Asst. Home Visitor, Mrs. Eleanor Toomey. The First One Hundred Years llllll LIUN Centennial 11- ii RED LION RECREATION COMMISSION The Red Lion Recreation program, originating with a summer playground program in Fairmount Park back in 1934, has in the past several years grown by leaps and bounds. lt now includes twenty-one sport and athletic programs, approximately thirty leisure education classes, a summer playground, a senior citizen's program, and countless tournaments and special events. Working Toward Something For Everyone is the theme that has governed the Recreation Commission's expansion in the past few years. Activities are now pro- vided for all ages, preschoolers to senior citizens, with a broad range of opportunities in between. The Fairmount Park playground program, first organized under the direction of Charles Nitchkey in 1934, was the first formally organized recreation program in Red Lion. The playground program has been in opera- tion every year since, expanding in 1977 with the addi- tion of a playground program at Gable Elementary school in the northeast section of the Borough. Two full time and two part-time personnel are now employed to staff playground operations. The day-to-day program in- cludes many games and competitions, arts and crafts, nature activities, and weekly special events which have included neighborhood trips, picnics, puppetry, a magic show, special games, and tournaments. The highlight of the 1979 playground program was a bus trip to Hershey Amusement Park during the last week of operation. Baseball for Boys, the second oldest recreation pro- gram in the Borough, was organized and sponsored in 1948 by several local businessmen. Instrumental in this organization were Jack Horn and Earl Grove, local cigar industry partners. Joseph Stauffer, Jan Seitz, and Donald Anderson are the coaches currently involved in the programs direc- tion. Joe Stauffer has been involved in the program almost constantly since its inception, beginning as a par- ticipant in 1948 and coaching in the program for the past nineteen years. ln 1979 the program enjoyed an excep- tional year, with both the 11-12, and the 13-15 teams winning their respective leagues. Girls Softball, the female equivalent of Baseball for Boys, was organized in 1975 under the supervision of William V. Krouse. The program operates in three separate divisions by age: 8-10, 11-12, 13-15. All divi- sions have enjoyed exceptional success, much of which has been due to excellent coaching and strong parent and community support. Directing the 1979 program were coaches Ronald Lloyd 13-15, William Krouse 11-12, and Dave Miller and Patti Ashton 8-10. The Baseball for Boys and Girls Softball programs have been generously supported throughout their ex- istance by the Red Lion community. Each year Baseball for Boys holds a tag day and Girls Softball holds a ribbon day, du ring which time they solicit contributions from the Red Lion community. The donations received during the past sewfral years have covered the cost of uniforms, equipm nt and tournament fees for both programs. In a dition to Baseball for Boys and Girl's Softball the Red Lio Recreation Commission hosts a variety of over 20 seasonal sport and athletic programs. These programs include: Field H Elementary Basketball, Wrestling, Women's ockey, Men's Basketball, Men's Softball, Jokari, Men's, V omen's and Youth Tennis, Flag Football, Men's Touch ootball, Gymnastics, Judo, Weight Training, Coed V lleyball, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, an Elemen- tary Tra k Meet, and a community track meet. Planned future a minton, ditions include: Women's Softball, Soccer, Bad- and Paddle Tennis, several of which are depen- dent upclm the completion of planned facility additions. In the mid 1970's the Red Lion Lion's Club under- took and completed the building of the Red Lion Com- munity Building, a project which has had fantastic ramifications for the community recreation program. The completion of the community building provided space to house tlne Recreation Commission offices and in turn enabled the hiring of a full time Recreation Director to OVGYSCC and coordinate the community recreation program . The building also provides a huge classroom in which the Recr ation Commission conducts an extensive leisure educati n program. Several of the present offerings in- clude: p inting and drawing, macrame, knitting, dieting and wei ht reduction, drama, baton, kid's crafts, pup- petry, g rden workshops, tap dance, jazz dance, ballet, ladies' e er-dance, photography, adult crafts, crocheting, gourme cooking, disco dance, and aerobic dance. The Red Lion Recreation Commission was first for- mally created in 1963 by ordinance of the Red Lion h Boroug first pre Council. Ronald Fitzkee was then elected the ident of the Board of Directors of the Recreation Commijsion. Ronald Fitzkee's assumed duties and ef- forts, however, went far beyond those of the president of the boagid. Ron Fitzkee held this position up until 1972, by whic time the program had developed to such an ex- tent that it could no longer be handled by a group of dedicated volunteers. At this time William V. Krouse was hired on a part time basis to oversee and coordinate the overall program. Under Bill Krouse's direction the program continued to expand until, in July, 1976, James Foster was hired as Red Lion's first full time Recreation Director. Mr. Foster held thi s post for a period of two years, and following his The First One Hundred Years ltllll Lltlll Ilentennial Q- n resignation, Malcolm N. Sias, the current Recreation Director, was hired to fill the position. At the present time the Recreation Commission is in- volved in yet another dimension of community recrea- tion, park master planning. Over the past few years the number of outdoor sports programs has increased, as well as the number of participants per program. At the same time the number of available facilities have actually decreased. ln order to compensate for this decrease the available facilities must be improved. The Recreation Commission just recently took the first step toward this improvement by hiring the architec- tural firm of J.W.F. Collaborative, Inc. to develop master plans for the future improvement of Fairmount Park and West Avenue Recreation Field. The master planning is now nearing completion and Red Lion has applied for State and Federal grants to complete the first stage of the actual work. Several of the planned improvements at West Avenue Recreation Field include: the addition of restroom facilities, paving of the main parking area, the installation of a field lighting system, enlarging the playground facilities, the addition of a picnic area, and the construction of an exercise-jogging trail including walk circulation. At Fairmount Park planned develop- ment includes playground additions, an amphitheater, paddle tennis, badminton, and volleyball courts, and a senior citizens area housing shuffleboard, horseshoes, and game tables. All of these additions will be included in the present master planning, although development will actually take place over a period of several years. The great success of the Red Lion Recreation pro- gram has been due to a multitude of factors and people too numerous to mention in fair detail. The community support has been simply fantastic. If an attempt was ever made to total the true worth of all the donations of time, money, and facilities made to the Recreation Commis- sion the grand total would be truly phenomenal. A great thanks is owed to all volunteers and an especial thanks to the Red Lion School District and its ad- ministrators for their cooperation and support. Without the continued use of the School District facilities the Recreation Commission could not continue to operate such a wide ranging program. RED LION POST OFFICE When Benjamin Franklin was appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia in 1737, Philadelphia became the center of the entire postal system of the American Colonies. After being made Postmaster-General in 1753, he established a postal route through Reading and Lancaster to York, Pa. During the Revolutionary Period, a postal system was established under the authority of Continen- tal Congress. During the sessions of this Congress in the City of York, the town of York became one of the chief post towns of the country, and post-riders brought the mail here from many parts of the country. During the suc- ceeding years, post offices were established at York in 1790, Hanover 1795, Marsh Creek, Gettysburg, about 1800, Lewisbury, 1815 and Peach Bottom in 1815. .l -5. Red Lion Post Office - 1980. On October 2, 1819, proposals were received to carry mails by a relay of stage coaches from York to McCall's Bridge once a week. Among the post offices listed in York County in the year 1832, we find Windsor as the nearest to the present location of Red Lion. In 1874, a post office was opened in Red Lion, and Mrs. Catherine Meyer was appointed as Postmaster to that office. The office was believed to have been located at 33 North Main Street and, then. 67 North Main Street. It later was moved across the street to 70 North Main Street before permanent location was made at the pre- sent address of 5 West High Street. At the three previous addresses, the Post Office was housed in leased proper- ties. At the present location, it is housed in a federally- owned building which was built in 1935 during the term of Congressman Harry L. Haines, a native of Red Lion. In 1964, it was renovated and modernized during the Congressional term of another Red Lion native, N. Neiman Craley, Jr., whose great-grandfather served in the capacity of Postmaster during the early years of the post office. Since 1874 to the present, the following citizens have served as Postmasters of Red Lion: Mrs. Catherine Meyer, 1874-1888, Nathaniel Neiman, 1888-1892, Milton Smith, 1892-1896, Rudolph Neiman, 1896-1910, John Brooks, 1910-1914, Harvey Ziegler, 1914-1922, Eli F. Poet, 1922-1930, M. C. Holtzinger, 1930-1934, Perry A. Tschop, 1934-1942, Richard H. Ziegler, 1942-1953, Charles P. McGuigan, 1953-1961, Horace F. Vasellas, 1961 to the present. The First One Hundred Years Tod y the V.N.A. is housed jointly with the Red nnnninn Centennial iaso-wsu F W For the period of time between August 1943 to time. In January of 1926, Mr. Haines appointed T. E. November 1945 while her husband Richard Zie ler Brooks, N. Neiman Craley and C. S. LaMotte to in- 7 9 9 7 was in military service, Pearl Ziegler served as Acting Postmaster. The first mail carrier in Red Lion was J. A. Miller. This was in the days when mail service in Red Lion was still considered and operated under the Rural Free Delivery. On September 1, 1918, Red Lion received its first village carriers who were John Zarfos and William Bair. This village delivery service continued until April 1, 1927, when the service became classified as City Delivery. The present work compliment is comprised of eigh- teen men and six women, including Supervisor Roy E. Grove as Supervisor of Operations . At present there are five city and five rural routes and the carriers are: fCityl John E. Snyder, Jr., Donald C. Smith, Elwood E. McCleary, Jr., Geraldine F. Heiser- man, and fRurall, Gerald E. Hannigan, Charles E. Stouch, Richard H. Ryan, Gordon O. Miller, Lavere B. Heffner. Serving in the capacity of regular Clerk is Mamie V. Keiser. Flexible substitutes are: G. Elwood Snyder, Carl E. Criswell, Maldora D. Stewart, Robert R. Zimmer- man, and Frederick C. Kocher. Hourly-rate custodian is James E. Tompkins. Substitutes for the rural routes are Jean L. Ruby, Michele L. Deitz, Linda I... Brillhart, Michael W. Wolfe and Galen F. Griffith. Former supervisory employees were Assistant Post- masters: Charles E. Smuck, Harry W. Ehrhart and Charles H. Koons as Assistant to The Postmaster. Other former employees who were not named previously in- cluded: Bert P. Stein, Joseph Hildebrand, Aquilla D. Meads, Jacob E. Kinard, C. E. Flinchbaugh, H. Klinefelter, Ulysses G. Moore, William Paules, William Sentz, R. Bruce Poet, George A. Kelly, Dean F. Poet, A. R. Ellis, Paul Portner, Kenneth Goheen, Chester Rex- roth, James B. Bortner, Paul H. Sechrist, Robert L. Hamilton, Jr., Roy G. Hunnam, Robert E. DeShong, Francis W. Grimm, Kenneth E. Baker, Stanley G. Eberly, Lee E. Brymesser, Ronald J. House, Timothy Anstine, and Patricia A. Rider. As of April 17, 1973, a new jeep was received by each city carrier to be used in the new system of Park- and-Loop delivery service established by the United States Postal Service. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION The idea of a Red Lion Visiting Nurse Association was started in 1925 with the desire of the local Lion's Club to do something beneficial for the community. Harry L. Haines was president of the Lion's Club at that vestigat the possibilities. In February of that year the first board m eting of the Red Lion Visiting Nurse Association nl - - WHS on the second floor of the First National Bank i. and T Company. The above three men became presi- dent, , and treasurer, respectively. Miss Netta Ford of York V.N.A. outlined details, and on Miss s recommendation, R. Estella Smith became Red first visiting nurse. Entrance building Craley with a c Dr. Wo idea di they ow put - VNA Office on N. Charles St. February 1926 to August 1969 the V.N.A. were in three rooms of the First National Bank During the December, 1966 fire of the adjacent uilding, an idea was sparked for a new location mbined fire company and visiting nurse building. drow S. Dellinger was determined not to let the and pointed out to the Borough Council that ed the land upon which such a project could be he land where the Nebinger School formerly stood. he idea was firmly established and it was agreed that the uilding should have two levels and should be in- tended or joint use of the two organizations. Lion Le of West Nurse A rooms Charles the buil Fun Meyer W. Mo trust fun humanit for the area. A The First One Hundred Independent Fire Company No. 1 at the corner roadway and North Charles Street. The Visiting sociation occupies eight rooms, a lobby and rest n the lower level with entrance on the North treet side. There is ample parking in the rear of ing. s for the project came from the estate of Nettie oody. The late Mrs. Moody, widow of Charles dy, a pioneer druggist of Red Lion, set up a d to provide relief from suffering and afflicted I . It was stipulated that the fund was to be used nstruction of a public hospital in the Red Lion .er a hearing in 1968, Judge R. E. Kohler of Or- Years RED LIUN Centennial ll- n phans Court awarded S103,008.26 to the Red Lion Visiting Nurse Association under an 1855 act and doc- trine of cy pres las nearly as possiblel. T. E. Brooks was president of the V.N.A. until 1947 when Paul S. Raub succeeded Mr. Brooks. He nobly car- ried out the work of the organization until his death in 1976. Mrs. Sarah Downs served 4 years as president. M 1.51-ah n 3: tif' S! 'QM f 1 3 4 Seated left to right: Director Eleanor Toomey, Ann Warner, Phyllis Frey, Fayne Holland, H. Vernon Tyson. Standing: President Jetty Zarfos, Evans Fishel, Lance Minnich, James Loyer, Rev. Kenneth Steckel, Flo Neff. Not present were James Adams and Dr. Francis Huber. Present board treasurer, H. Vernon Tyson has served 12 years. Past secretary to the board Ella M. Gemmill served 23 years. Newly elected president for the 1980 term is Mrs. Jetty L. Zarfos. Some faithful servants to the nursing staff have been Dorothy Smith from 1949 to 1973 and Marion Stine from 1937 to 1974. Eleanor Toomey started as a part time nurse in 1966, and is now the Director of the Association. Ann Anthony is employed as fulltime nurse and Brenda Ferree as part time nurse. Betty Lou Hildebrand is staff secretary. Today the V.N.A. serves the Borough of Red Lion and a five mile area north, south, and east of the Borough. In September, 1972 space was granted to Laestar Medical Laboratory to see laboratory patients in the building. Free blood pressure checks and walk-in medical care are available. The V.N.A. today is a Home Health Agency with many services to offer in the way of home health aides, speech therapy, physical therapy, and childbirth classes. Nurses are available for health educa- tion to community organizations. In addition, the V.N.A. has become involved in such community projects as the Special Olympics, Health Fair Screening, Industrial Nurs- ing, Swine Flu vaccinations. Nurses are on stand-by dur- ing such emergencies as the Three Mile Island accident. The dream and work of Harry Haines and many others has grown into 55 years of valuable contributions to the nursing care of our community. Being well established indicates planning ahead. The health field is constantly changing and home health care is making great strides. The V.N.A. looks forward to of- fering more in-home services in future years. WELCOME WAGON Welcome Wagon is an international company which has been active locally for over 30 years greeting people who move into town, parents of new babies, and engag- ed couples. People who are visited by Welcome Wagon receive civic and cultural information and gifts from local business sponsors. Currently around 800 Welcome Wagon calls per year are made in Red Lion and the surrounding area. Welcome Wagon also sponsors the Red Lion Area Welcome Wagon Club, which was founded in 1970 by and for persons having had Welcome Wagon calls. The present Welcome Wagon Hostess is June Lloyd. Assis- tant hostesses are Carol Burk, Shirley Falvey and Hazel Coeyman. Present sponsors are Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Dairyland Styling Salon, Guildcraft Furniture, Buddy Hano Insurance, Loyer's Pharmacy, Markey's Janitorial Service, McGraw Hill Home Books, Pennsylvania Telephone Prod., Spurgeon Smith 8: Sons Meats, Southern Pennsylvania Bank, United Tire Co., WZIX Radio, York Chrysler Plymouth, York Daily Record, York Dispatch, York Federal Savings 8: Loan Assoc., Yorktowne Studio of Photography, You 8a Eye Optical Shop, Zarfos Furniture Store, John H. Myers 8: Son Lumber Co., Dale Realty Co., Klinedinst's Apparel, Taylor Photography Studio, Bridal Shop of York, Gingerich's Men Store, and Frank King Studio. YORK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Red Lion Area Branch of the York Hospital Auxiliary is one of the seven area branches rendering ser- vice to the York Hospital in many ways. Being a part of the Volunteer Department of the hospital, the members are challenged to work in many phases of on-the-floor duties such as the snack bar, Hospital Portrait service, Art committee, library cart, Tel-Med and many others. The Red Lion Auxiliary usually meets in the V.N.A. building at the call of the president, to hear about some phase of hospital work presented by a doctor or other person directly connected with the hospital. The meetings are geared to a known need in the community and are therefore interesting and instructive. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial A- ij The Hospital Auxiliary has several money-raising projects each year at which volunteers from each group are solicited. A fashion show is held in the fall at the Out- door Club. A Christmas boutique is held in December in down-town York. Christmas decorations of all sorts, and many kinds of handicrafts suitable for gifts, are made by atristically talented ladies from the seven auxiliaries and sold to eager buyers. The York Hospital Spring Fete, held in May at the York Fairgrounds, is the big extravaganza the branch auxiliaries are called upon to participate in promoting. Dozens of ladies from each of the seven branches work for months ahead to make it the success that it always is. By this concerted action, the York Hospital Auxiliary has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy equipment that helps make our York Hospital one of the best in the country. The Red Lion Area Branch of the York Hospital Auxiliary has a membership of nearly two hundred and fifty members. Its program establishes closer ties between the hospital and the community. It provides an oppor- tunity for volunteer service. The reward is personal satisfaction and better health care for area residents. The dues are: regular, 31.00 per year, Supporting, 32.00, Contributing, 35.00, and Sustaining, 351000. The fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. The officers for 1979-1981 are president, Mrs. Ray- mond Smithg Vice-president, Mrs. H. H. Minnich, Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Marion Workingerg Member- ship chairman, Mrs. Woodrow Mellinger, Assistant Membership chairman, Mrs. Fred Yohe. YOUTH CENTER Among the outstanding community accomplish- ments in Red Lion Borough is the organization and operation of the Red Lion Youth Center. Founded in April 1945, the first establishment was in the Shoff building on North Main Street with Mrs. George Bowers as the director. She was succeeded in July, 1945 by Mrs. Thomas Pedlow and in December, 1945 by Mrs. Harvey Frederick. In 1946, the center was moved to the fire engine house on First Avenue where the basement and second floor levels were used. With fine financial support from business firms and individuals of our community a new center was started in October 1949 and dedicated in June 1950 at 21 West High Street. Mrs. Sandy Stauffer assumed the director- ship in October, 1962, a post she still holds. ln January, 1975 the center sold their building to the Masons, giving the sum to the borough for the construc- tion of a community building. ln January, 1976 the Youth enter made its present home in the lower level of the ommunity building located at Fairmount Park. Ping po g, pool, cards, games, television,Idancing, along with a c nteen and a sunken conversation pit around a huge firgnlace serve the youth every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The board of governors approved the organization of the Red Lion Youth Center Preschool program which is held four mornings a week with Mrs. Donald Dyke as director. The 1979-80 Board of Governors are: President, Robert raleyg 1st Vice-president, Marley Becker, 2nd Vice-pr sident, Nancy Blake, secretary, Gloria Miller, asst. se ., Gail Craleyg treasurer, William Downs, direc- tor, Sa .dra Staufferg and past pres., Robert Leiphart. Member at large consists of: John Bucher tBoro Coun- cili, Ddiis Bunner, Dawn Coeyman, Evans Fishel tMayorl. Nora Gipe, Geri Jacobs, Judith James, Barbara Manon, Phyllis Poff, Kitty Seitz, Malcolm Sias, Carol Urey, and Wilhelmina Young. For a -town of its size, Red Lion stands practically alone in being able and willing to provide and maintain this fine Youth Center. POLICE DEPARTMENT OnJlMarch 5, 1881, Red Lion Borough Council elected ohn Diamond the first police officer in Red Lion Borough. The first lockup or jail was discussed by Council on July 8, IK886 and approved on August 7, 1886, with the building o be made of brick with a size of 12 x 14 feet. On Yctober 9, 1886, the School Directors approach- ed Cou cil and stated the Borough could build the lockup u rider the school building, providing they gave the Director a guarantee to pay for any damages to the school h use. Council decided to build their own lockup, separate rom the school. This was built to the rear of First Avenue, along the railroad tracks. In arch, 1887, Council decided to pay the police officer 1.50 per arrest, and appointed Samuel G. Runkle as a police officer. ln September, 1887, Samuel G. Runkle resigned and William Paules was appointed as a police officer. During the period from 1892 through 1926, there are no B rough minutes to check on the progress of the police d partment. Neither the Golden Jubilee nor the Diamon Jubilee books had any record of the Red Lion Police D partment. lt is known fact, that on June 4, 1906, Council The First One Hundred Years f RBD LIUN P 1880-l98 F issued an order for the arrest of any merchant selling fireworks and explosives before July 4th, The Council appointed its first Police Committee in January, 1915. On November 18, 1927, Edward Myers resigned as Police Chief and the Council appointed Lester Carpenter at a salary of 5120.00 per month. He had to supply his own clothing. Mr. Carpenter is now the oldest living former member of our Police Department. During this period of time, our streets were patrolled by police using a motorcycle, and on March 2, 1928, a new Indian motorcycle was purchased for 3222.00 On May 4, 1928, Council recommended that the Chief Burgess hire additional police officers to work on Saturday and Sunday. Full Time Officers. L to R Seated: Secretary Mary H. Gable, Chief John H. Ruby, Sergeant Robert E. Fishel. Standing: Paul N. Glagola, John R. Slater, Thomas R. McCune and James R. Tressler. Chief Carpenter resigned on August 30, 1928 and Paul M. Royer was appointed on September 12, 1928. Chief Royer served until his retirement on September 7, 1960. On September 7, 1934, Council dismissed their two part-time officers and hired a full time officer for night work. Chief Royer was paid 3120.00 per month September 12, 1928 through November 5, 1937, when he received a raise to 35125.00 per month. In January, 1938, Roland Miller was made Assistant Chief of the Red Lion Police Department. According to the records, the first police car was pur- Centennial 11- 0 chased by Council in 1936. George A. Rohrbaugh was hired as a police officer in 1941, and became Chief of Police on September 7, 1960. He served as Chief until his retirement April 10, 1971. The cost of a new police car in 1939 was 531000, with vacuum gear shift. During the 1930's the police office and jail was mov- ed to the rear of the Fire House on First Avenue. The of- fice was maintained until 1963, when the jail was discon- tinued and the police office was moved to its present location at center square. On September 8, 1965, Mayor H. Norman Fishel recommended that four Crossing Guards be hired for the intersections at Country Club Road and Horace Mann Avenue, South Main Street and Horace Mann Avenue, Part-time Officers. L to R Seated: Stan J. Snyder, David D. Weston. Standing: Thomas E. Moore, Charles W. Sowers and Gary L. Stermer. West Boardway and South Franklin Street, and Gay Street and North Main Street. Council passed a motion to hire Allen Herrman, Norma Shoff, John Vasellas and Florine Rost as Red Lion's first Crossing Guards. During the 1960's the Police Department received Health and Accident Insurance, sick leave, additional vacations and updating of their salary. On February 23, 1968, Mayor Fishel recommended to Borough Council that all officers be sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Academy for additional police training. In 1970, Officer John H. Ruby was the first policeman to graduate from the Academy with all officers completing this 480 hour course by 1973. Since 1968 all officers receive some type of schooling on a yearly basis, with the state paying the The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial ii- n costs, except for salary, thereby keeping the training of our Police Department updated at all times, The Red Lion Police Department had all their officers trained when the State of Pennsylvania made it man- datory for all police officers to receive the 480 hour course within one year of employment, or else be reliev- ed of duty. The first radio patrol vehicle was installed in 1957, with a radio unit in the patrol car, a mobile unit in the police office and the base unit in the old Red Lion Taxicab Company office located on First Avenue. The base station was moved from the Taxicab Company to V7 Crossing Guards. L to R seated: William E. Durham. Standing: Viola M. Robson, Grace A. Snell, Jane A. Cohn and Stephanie J. Lutz. the hou e of Mr. and Mrs. John Vasellas in 1960, and they opErated this station until July, 1971. For a period of time the police operated the base station from the Police office until the end of 1971, when they made ar- rangements with the York County Control. Since that time, o r radio communications have been updated and our poli e are in radio contact twenty-four hours a day, seven d ys a week. We are also in radio contact with all the oth r police departments in our area, therefore any assistan e needed by a department is only minutes away. In 1968 our Police Department was expanded to five men an in 1969 to a six man department. Today, our present olice department consists of six full time officers, one pa -time secretary, five part-time officers, and five crossing guards. The fifth crossing guard was added in September, 1978. In 1974, the officers entered into a two year contract, as negotiated with Council, and still negotiate a contract every two years. The Red Lion Police Department continues to up- date its ervices and training each year, with each officer receivin additional training as provided by the state and county. There are two officers on duty sixteen hours of every d y, and one officer doing the other eight hours, seven diys per week. During the past one hundred years, we have seen our Poli e Department grow from one man to seventeen trained pecialists in police work. Hopefully, the next one hundre years, will show that our present police depart- ment is sufficient to service our citizens, and keep our borough safe for everyone. The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial Q- ii HEALTH CARE IN RED LION The Borough has always been well served by its health care professionals, rating high both in caliber and concern. As early as 1896, the Red Lion Board of Health was established, with Dr. J. M. Hyson as its first presi- dent. This organization promoted public health in a very positive manner, through such programs as the inspec- tion of drinking water, inspection of milk, advocating a system for garbage collection, and establishing methods of quarantine. ln 1926 the Visiting Nurse Association was establish- ed, another positive step in public health care. Red Lion has always been a clean town. Our in- dustries have not polluted our air and water. The cleanliness and concern of the citizens have kept our town free of serious epidemics. Recorded here is a comprehensive history of those who served in the various disciplines in the community since its establishment in 1880. D.C. fChiropractorsl Dr. Benjamin Grisafi is a native of Norristown, Pa. He graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1979 and became an Associate at the Osterberg Chiropractic Centre, Ltd., in the same year. Dr. Grisafi and his wife Linda are the parents of one son, Matthew. Dr. Richard A. Laurino, a native of New York City, received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He practiced in Daytona Beach for 5 years before becoming an Associate at the Osterberg Chiropractic Centre, Ltd. Dr. Laurino and his wife Geri are the parents of three children. Dr. Frederick A. Osterberg, a native of Wisconsin, earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin. He then spent a year in the army before taking his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He practiced in West Virginia for one year before setting up the Osterberg Chiropractic Centre, Ltd., in Red Lion. Dr. Osterberg and his wife Bonnie are the parents of Kristen and Eric. Dr. Walter J. Shipe received his diploma from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He established an office in the Raub Building, 135 W. Broadway, practicing there until he moved to York. Dr. W. G. McClelland is listed as an associate of Dr. Shipe in the 1930 Golden Jubilee Book. In 1947, Dr. Charles G. Snyder opened an office to practice chiropractic in the Raub Building, 135 W. Broad- way, and has been there for the past 32 years. He receiv- ed his B.S. at Franklin and Marshall College and his D.C. from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Snyder is mar- ried to the former Roaslyn Douglas. There are three children, Charles Jr., Richard, and Terry. D.D.S. fDentistsl J. Palmer Burg, D.D.S., is a native of Red Lion. After graduating from Red Lion High School, Dr. Burg received both his B.S. and his D.D.S. from Pittsburgh University. Since 1935, he has practiced general den- tistry at 134 W. Broadway. He is married to the former Pauline Wilson and they are the parents of Mrs. Linda Orrill and Dr. Robert D. Burg, who practices dentistry in Florida. Dr. Donald D. Flinchbaugh, D.D.S., was a native of Red Lion, graduating from Red Lion High School in 1947. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and received his D.D.S. from Temple University. He established practice in the Sheeler Building on S. Main St. in Red Lion in 1956, where he practiced until 1962, when he moved his office to Dallastown. Dr. Flinchbaugh practiced there until his death in 1971. He married the former Connie Ehehalt. They are the parents of Lisa, Maria, and David Flinchbaugh. L. R. Heisler, D.D.S. was reared and educated in Dallastown. He took his degree from the University of Pittsburg in 1928. He came to Red Lion and established his practice in the old First National Bank Building. After 10 years, he moved to the second floor of the Municipal Offices Building and practiced there until he retired in 1975, and moved to Dallastown with his wife Erline. James M. lsett, D.D.S., opened his practice in general dentistry at 622 S. Main St. in 1966. He obtained his B.S. from Juniata College and his D.D.S. from the University of Pittsburgh. He served a rotating internship at Walson Army Hospital, Fort Dix, N.J., and from 1963 through 1966 with the U.S. Army Dental Corp. He and his wife Janet are the parents of three children, Laurie, Nancy, and James. William H. Payne began his practice in general den- tistry at 411 S. Main St. in 1973. Dr. Payne is a graduate of Dallastown Area High School, Gettysburg College, and he received his D.D.S. from the Temple University School of Dentistry. He and his wife Alice are the parents of a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth. Dr. R. E. Rice was a graduate of Gettysburg College and the University of Maryland. In the fall of 1924, he opened his offices in the newly erected First National Bank building. Dr. Rice was in ill health and died in practice. The First One Hundred Years , nun Lum Gentennial A- r Dr. Emerson D. Shelley has been practicing general dentistry in the Borough since 1953. He attended Red Lion High School, York College and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Shelley served as a 1st. Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and as a member of Borough Council in 1977-1978. His wife is Doris Grove and they have three sons, Jeffrey, Eric and Kenneth. Dr. Anthony A. Spinelli has been conducting a practice in general dentistry for the past 48 years in the Raub building, 133 W. Broadway. He received his D.D.S. from Temple University in 1931. He is married to Dorothea Toomey. The story is told that in 1903 Dr. Clarence N. Trout, fresh from the Philadelphia Dental College with a new degree in Dental Surgery, was riding on the train to his home in McConnellsburg when a fellow passenger urged him to try Red Lion as a fine place in which to build a practice. Dr. Trout did leave the train and set up an office in the Moody Building while boarding at the home of Jacob Miller. In 1926 he purchased and remodeled what is now the Trout building, where he practiced until his death in 1955. He was married to Mary Bigham and they had one son and one daughter. O.D. fOptometristsj Charles Henry Desenberg, a native of Starview, was born on January 1, 1874. A self educated man, he received Certificate W 143 from the State of Pennsylvania to practice optometry. He built the Desenberg building about 1902 and lived with his wife Iona Messersmith and his three daughters on the second floor. He operated a jewelry store in conjunction with his optometric practice. Dr. Desenberg was known as an excellent clockmaker. He retired in 1964 at the age of 80 and was 99 years old when he died in 1973. Dr. Jay N. Weaver is an Optometrist, practicing at 133 W. Broadway, the Raub Building. Dr. S. R. Wingrat, Optometrist, assumed the prac- tice of Dr. John Woltman, upon the latter's death in 1969. Dr. Wingrat, a native of Philadelphia, received his degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Op- tometry. He practiced at 21 S. Main St. until September of 1978, when he moved to a nearby community. Dr. John E. Woltman, Optometrist, succeeded Dr. Desenberg at the 21 S. Main St. location. He attended William Penn High School in York and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. After practicing in York,' Dr. Woltman came to Red Lion in 1964, and practiced here until his death in 1969. Lower tended Academy sylvania Lion wh M.D. tMedical Doctorsj Josgph C. Atkins, M.D., was born on a farm in hanceford Township on July 4, 1872. He at- local public schools and Pleasant Grove 1. He graduated from the University of Penn- in 1897. In 1898 he opened an office in Red re he fought epidemics in both Typhoid Fever and Diphtheria. He was a pioneer in using Diphtheria Anti-toxi ri in York County. He married Miss Ella Donohoi of Airville, and they were the parents of two sons, Jo he was h . n L. and Joseph P., both physicians. In 1947 onored by the Pa. State Medical Society for hav- ing completed 50 years in the practice of medicine. Dr. Atkins di ed in November of 1963. Frederick T. Cope, M.D., was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylv ania and attended public schools in that city. He graduatefl from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama phia. He and Hahnemann Medical College, Philadel- interned in Wilmington, Delaware. On November 18, 1939, shortly after he had finish- ed his int rnship, he married Gladys Gemmill, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Mrs. Cope, a Wallace I Dr. Philadel U.S. Ar forces foi twin, is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. VI. Gemmill of Red Lion. ope practiced medicine, for a short time, in hia, before he was called for active duty in the y on January 2, 1941. He served in the armed ' over five years. Three years of his service were over-seas in Africa and Italy. He attained the rank of Major. Dr. 9, 1946 medicin Street. The - Timo years, f Council. Dr. ope was discharged from the army on January fter which time he started the practice of general in Red Lion. His office is located at 442 S. Main octor and his wife are the parents of three boys hy, Stephen and Frederick. Dr. Lfope served on the Borough Council for eight ur years of which he was president of the Woodrow Strayer Dellinger, Sr., M.D., was born in Red Lion on September 11, 1912, the first son of Curvin a He the first Award nd Emma Dellinger. ttended the Red Lion schools where he became ecipient of the American Legion's Eighth Grade r Americanism Upon graduation from Red o . Lion High School in 1929, he entered Lebanon Valley College. Lebanon Doctor Dellinger graduated with honors from Valley College in 1933, and entered Jefferson Medical College. Graduating from Jefferson in 1937, he The First One Hundred Years 1 REU LIUN ' 1880-1980 1 P E returned to York County to enter the Intern Program at the York Hospital. He served in this capacity until 1939. ln the final year of this program, he served as Chief Medical Resident. In 1939, Doctor Dellinger married the former Ella Mae Fleming, and together they entered into the practice of general medicine in Red Lion. They have one son, Woodrow S. Dellinger, Jr., at present on the faculty of Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Awards received and affiliations held by Doctor Dellinger include: Lifelong membership in Bethany United Methodist Church, formerly the United Brethren Church, Thirty-second Degree Mason lF8zAMJg American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Association, York County Medical Association, Red Lion Rotary-Charter President-1945, Red Lion Area School Board of Directors, 14 years, 12 years President, Board of Trustees of Lebanon Valley College- 13 years, Board of Directors, National Bank of Central Penn- sylvania 22 years. Chairman of the Red Lion Advisory Board since 1975, member of York Regional Board. In 1947, Doctor Dellinger was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Man Award. In 1969 he was named as Red Lion's Citizen of the Year, and in 1974 he was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award by Lebanon Valley College. In serving his church, Doctor Dellinger has been a Sunday School Teacher for more than thirty years, has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, been a member of the Finance and Budget Committee and was a member of the Board of Trustees of Quincy Or- phanage. Doctor Dellinger is an avid reader and collector of Lincoln memorabilia and is recognized by many as an authority in this field. Edward F. Holland, M.D., was born in West York, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1927. He is the son of Mrs. Anna Holland, 156 North Charles Street, and the late Harold H. Holland, M.D. He is a graduate of Red Lion High School, class of 1945. After serving a year in the Maritime service, he entered Gettysburg College and graduated with a B.A. degree in 1949. That fall, he matriculated to Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. ln 1953, he received his Medical degree. He interned at the York Hospital. In November, 1954, Dr. Holland began the practice of family medicine at his present office and home location - 540 South Main Street. His practice was interrupted by a call from the U.S. Navy to serve in Houston, Texas from 1956 to 1958. He is married to the former Fayne Meads of Red Lion and Centennial gl iii!- 1 they are the parents of four children - Marc, Peggy, Paul and Nan. Harold H. Holland, M .D., was born in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1894. He was a teacher there before entering the University of Pittsburg Medical School. Upon completion of his studies and internship, he began the practice of medicine in 1927 in Red Lion. He and his wife, the former Anna Shaub of Shrewsbury, resided at 42 East Broadway with their four sons. Dr. Holland practiced medicine for over 41 years at that ad- dress until his accidental death on January 18, 1969. Mrs. Holland resides at 156 North Charles Street. Harry W. Howden, M.D., was born in 1882, graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, and set up practice in Middletown, also practicing in Marietta and Bainbridge. ln 1910 he moved to Red Lion, locating at 231-233 W. Broadway. He served as president of the Red Lion Board of Health for a number of years. He died in the '30's. Dr. John Miller Hyson, saluted in the 1930 Golden Jubilee book as The father of Red Lion Borough , was born in Hopewell Township in 1850. He attended local public schools and the Stewartstown Academy, after which he taught school for one year in Hopewell township. He then attended the University of Penn- sylvania and the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, graduating in 1875. He came immediately to Red Lion to set up a practice. At this time there were only about a half dozen houses in the hamlet, and Dr. Hyson served the surrounding territory. He erected his residence and office at the corner of N. Main St. and First Avenue in 1878. He was one of the signers of the application for incorporation as a Borough. He served on the first Borough Council and on the School Board. He was in- strumental in organizing the Red Lion Board of Health and the Leo Independent Fire Engine Co. No. 1, as well as numerous other organizations, whether civic, profes- sional or fraternal. Dr. Hyson never married. He died on October 24, 1931. Horace M. Kohler, M.D., established his practice in Red Lion at 117 N. Main St. Later he built the brick house at 156 N. Charles St. Dr. Kohler died while still in practice. Dr. George N. Yagle, M.D., obtained his medical training at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore. He graduated in 1895. He practiced medicine at 34 S. Main St. in the Borough for over 30 years. He served one term as Chief Burgess of Red Lion. Dr. Yagle died in 1949, and is buried in the Winterstown Cemetery. The First One Hundred Years RBD Lllilll Centennial Q- i D.O. QDoctors of Osteopathyj William L. Adams, Doctor of Osteopathy, came from Hammonton, New Jersey. After completing his pre-medical training at Maryville College, Maryland, Ten- nessee, Dr. Adams received his Osteopathic Degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy in 1946 where he also completed his Internship. He opened his office in Red Lion on May 1, 1948 in what is known as the Raub Building, 133 West Broadway. He is married to the former Rita Grimm and they are the parents of four daughters, Kandy, Billee, Marcee, and Toni. Grover F. Artman, D.O., was born in Violet Hill, York, Pennsylvania in 1916. At an early age moved to Hellam, Pennsylvania where he attended elementary and high school. He graduated from West York High School. His pre-medical training was at Elizabethtown College, Benjamin Franklin Institute, Washington, D.C. and Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His medical training was at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine from 1940-1944. He served an in- ternship at the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in Michigan. He had Proctological traning in Boston, New York City and Switzerland. Before settling in Red Lion he practiced with Dr. G. S. Young in Chester, Pennsylvania and with Dr. J. E. Barrick in York. Dr. Artman came to Red Lion in 1945, located his first office on the second floor of the First Na- tional Bank and Trust Company building on the square. In 1946 he moved his office to 106 South Franklin Street where he practiced until his retirement, December, 1977. He was the first Osteopathic physician to reside in Red Lion. During these years he had several associates prac- tice with him. Dr. R. Dale McCormick left after seven years to specialize in surgery. Dr. Richard Hinkle also left after several years to specialize in obstetrics. Others serv- ed in the office for a brief time before locating in other areas. Dr. Artman was one of the founders of the West Side Osteopathic Hospital in 1946. It was the first Osteopathic Hospital in York County. He served as chairman of that staff for two terms. As a staff member he had privileges in the departments of surgery, obstetrics and family prac- tice. The reasons for coming to Red Lion at that time were the growing rural community needed more doctors, it was a clean and well kept town with desirable homes, good schools and attractive and valuable community ac- tivities. During these years he was active in Rotary Club of which he served a term as President. He also shared his home with exchange students from more than a dozen foreign countries. He belongs to the local Masonic Lodge, Harrisburg Consistory and Zembo Temple. He served a term on the Red Lion School Board and also the V.N.A. Board of Red Lion. Daniel D. Dowd, Jr., D.O., was born in Jackson City, New York. He graduated from Seton Catholic High School in Endicott, New York in 1970, and from the University of Scranton cum laude with a B.S. degree in Biology. Dr. Dowd attended Rutgers University Graduate School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After receiving his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in June, 1978 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa he interned at the Memorial Osteopathic Hospital in York in June, 1979, receiving the Laucks Award as Intern of the Year. Dr. Dowd is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. The doctor and his wife, the former Barbara Brogan, are the parents of one child. At present the Dowd family reside in York but plan to move to the Red Lion area in the near future. In J ly, 1979 Dr. Dowd became associated with Dr. Robert El-fremmel in family practice at 419 East Lancaster Street. Robert L. Stremmel, Doctor of Osteopathy, graduat d from Dallastown High School and did undergr duate work at Elizabethtown College. He receiv- ed his O teopathic Degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internship at The Memorial Osteopathic Hospital, York, Penn- sylvania. In May, 1973, he opened an office in Red Lion at 419 East Lancaster Street specializing in family prac- tice. He ls presently living in Seven Valleys. He is married to the former Judy A. Miller and they are the parents of five chilfgen. Dr. Stremmel is Chairman of the Emer- gency epartment at The Memorial Osteopathic Hospital, York, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and a member of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. D.P.M. QPodiatristsJ Alb rt Coval, D.P.M. attended York City schools and Leb non Valley College. He graduated from Temple Universi.y in 1960. He has been a Doctor of Podiatric Medicin for 18 years with offices at 38 South Beaver Street, ork and 133 West Broadway, Red Lion. Dr. Coval r sides at 696 Greendale Road, York with his wife and thr e children. The First One Hundre Years ltllll Lltllll Centennial 11- r Martin J. Flinchbaugh was born, raised and attend- ed primary schools in Windsor, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Red Lion High School in 1932. He at- tended Lebanon Valley College planning to become a dentist, but later changed his credits to the School of Chiropody Know Podiatryl at Temple University in Philadelphia. On August 15, 1936 Red Lion had its first licensed Foot Doctor . The following year he attended weekly lectures to obtain a Surgeon's degree at Temple Universi- ty. His first office was two rooms in the Red Lion Theatre Building. He later moved to 133 West Broadway fRaub Buildingj where he practiced Podiatry until 1975 when Dr. Albert Coval took over his offices. During his education he was told in order to maintain a full time active practice a Podiatrist should have a populous of at least 15,000. Not having that amount he decided in 1940 to open an office in York and maintain his Red Lion office several evenings a week. Dr. Flinchbaugh is now a consultant at several Nurs- ing Homes in the area. Dr. and Mrs. Flinchbaugh are the parents of five children. VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary service was available to southern York County before the turn of the century. However, it was not assured to the Borough of Red Lion until April 24, 1928, when Clark J. Maust, DVM and Alma L. Maust bought a lot in the Pleasant View section of the Borough from Jacob I. and Fannie B. Shindler. The following year Dr. Maust built a brick house and an unattached garage which contained facilities for a veterinary office. Previous to this move, Dr. Maust had practiced for several years from a blacksmith shop, two miles south of Red Lion on Route 74. ln 1959, a two-room addition was added to the office-garage giving Dr. Maust new treatment and kennel areas. After practicing for forty years, Dr. Maust retired to Florida with his wife, having sold his practice to Don R. Patton VMD in September of 1961. Dr. Patton was a 1950 graduate of Red Lion High School, received his Doctor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1957. He had just completed three years as an Air Force Veterinarian in France. Dr. Patton conducted a small and large animal prac- tice from the newly renovated Red Lion Animal Hospital until 1970 when a major addition was added to the old hospital complex, doubling its size. At this time, Dr. Pat- ton restricted his practice to small animals. In 1974 the old section of the hospital was remodel- ed to include two examination rooms and a surgical theater. This same year he was nominated and selected for membership into the American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Bradley B. Phiel, a graduate of York High School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, joined Dr. Patton in practice in 1977 and became a partner in 1979. Both Dr. Patton and Dr. Phiel now serve the citizens of Red Lion and the surrounding area from a fully- equipped and staffed Veterinary Hospital. They plan, in the near future, to add to the present facility a three-room surgical complex with recovery and intensive care units. The First One Hundred Years REU LIUN Centennial 11- n P TRIOTIC AND F ORGANIZA CIVIC SERVICE TER AL ON , OCIAL CLUBS , S Throughout the history of Red Lion there has been a X progressive spirit that formed our industrial, commercial and religious life. At the same time there was, and is, a spirit offamily and community which is manifested in her service, civic and social organizations. Among these many associations we list the following: RED LION POST NO. 543 AMERICAN LEGION The Red Lion American Legion Post 4543 was organized in the fall of 1919 under the guidance of Herbert Smith, a representative of York Post No. 127. Mr. Smith through the process of organization became a member of Red Lion Post, serving in the capacities as Post Commander and 22nd District Commander. The initial meetings were held in the auditorium of Red Lion High School. For a year or more thereafter the Post occupied quarters on the 2nd floor of the L. Wiest Miller Building on North Main Street. The Legion Post obtained a suite of rooms upon the completion of the First National Bank Building, which served as head- quarters until 1929. During that year, the park at the south end of Main Street was rented from A. P. Davey and a bungalow and dance hall was utilized for post ac- tivities. ln March of 1930 a fire destroyed that building and all post records. The search for a new home resulted in the purchase of the N. Neiman Craley building at 6 North Main Street which was used until 1958. ln that year a new and modern Post home was constructed just off center square at the site of the former Horn Feed Company. The post membership grew from 27 members in 1919 to an all time high of 2228 in 1977. Membership is open to all veterans who served any active duty during the following periods: World War l, April 6, 1917 -November 11, 1919, World War II, December 7, 1941 -December 31, 19469 Korean Conflict, June 25, 1950 -January 31, 1955, and the Vietnam Conflict, December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975. M. Smith lon righti founder of Red Lion Post '543 American Legion is shown in 1955 with Gen. Fisher Wood who was secretary of the Paris Caucus which created the American Legion, March 1919 in Paris, France. Post 543 has proven to be one of Red Lion's leading civic-minded organizations sponsoring many community activities, with emphasis on athletics. Its many dynamic programs have led to state wide recognition. The Legion's most noted programs are in children- youth ar as, community service, March of Dimes, school awards, egion baseball, athletic awards, Americanism program and service to veterans' widows and depende ts. ln America Lion. A IIE64 the post began a program of displaying flags in the metered area of downtown Red merican flags are mounted on 120 parking meter The First One Hundred Years RBD LIUN Centennial 11- n posts on each patriotic holiday to remind all citizens and visitors of our American heritage. The present officiers of the Post are: Post Com- mander, Donald R. Munchel, 1st Vice, Stanley G. Keeportsg 2nd Vice, Harold R. Henshawg Adjutant, Dar- rell D. Billetg Finance Officer, Bertha Purcell, Historian Clair E. Paulesg Chaplain, Carl E. Seitz, Asst. Chaplin, Philip Golden, Service Officer, Darrell D. Billettg Judge Advocate, W. E. Elliehausen, Sgt. at Arms, Janice Fry, Harold R. Henshaw, and Ross E. Bosley. Y The members of Red Lion Post 9543-American Legion hope all future generations of veterans continue to prosper and grow with and upon the 'centennial background' of the Red Lion Borough. OFFICERS OF RED LION AMERICAN LEGION POST 543 Front row, left to right: Carl Seitz, Chaplain, Bertha Purcell, Sergeant at Arms: Donald Munchell, Post Commander: Darrell Billett, Adjutant: Janice Fry, Sergeant at Arms. Back row, left to right: Harold Henshaw, Sergeant at Armsg Philip Golden, Assistant Chaplain, Clair Paules, Historian: Wilfred Elliehausen, Judge Ad- vocate. ' XM, l i l -X T, X ll z l American Legion Home-Post 3543, 23 East Broadway. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY RED LION UNIT NO. 543 A twenty-fold growth in membership since 1930 and the wide expansion of its program of activities has marked the accomplishments of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4543. Its present membership exceeding 500 shows the steady growth since 1930, three years after the auxiliary was formed, when 25 women were members. Child welfare and community service have been primary pur- poses of the Auxiliary, the former in the prevention of childhood diseases, and the latter through the Auxiliary's assistance to unfortunate family groups of this area. It has consistently promoted the cause of Americanism through essay contests, merit awards in schools and the Keystone Girls State program. lt supports an adopted child at Scotland School for Veterans Children and all veterans hospitals in the state, often entertaining patients at those hospitals. Officers of the auxiliary are: Mrs. Mary Bull, Presi- dent, Mrs. Madlyn Ellis, First Vice-President, Ms. Margaret Olewiler, Second Vice-President, Mrs. Margaret Russell, Historian, Mrs. Doris Billett, Secretary, Mrs. Maravene Harmon, Treasurer, Mrs. Jeanne Galliera, Asst. Secretary!Treasurerg Mrs. Gloria Hen- shaw, Chaplain, Mrs. Marguerite Munchel and Ms. Dot Young, Sergeant-at-Arms. RED LION POST NO. 1446 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS The Red Lion Post 4' 1446 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was organized and assembled into service May 18, 1926, with 41 charter members. From 1926-1945 Post meetings and business was conducted in leased quarters in the Red Lion Supply building on East Broadway. Early in 1945 it became apparent that larger quarters would be needed because of the WW ll veterans return- ing home. As a result the property at 100 East Broadway was purchased and became the first permanent home. ln 1946 the former A.P. Davey residence on South Main Street was purchased and over the years was remodeled several times and at the present time is a modern and well kept veterans home. Eligibility into the VFW is obtained by having served overseas in the following wars: WW I - WW ll, Korean Conflict, Viet-Nam Conflict, Spanish-American War and having proof of a campaign ribbon. Post membership now stands at 587. The First One Hundred Years RED l.l0N Centennial ll- n The post has taken an active part in civic affairs. Its basic and varied programs are as follows: assisting veterans and families in securing their rightful VA benefits, Lite-A-Bike, Voice of Democracy, Memorial Day, Veterans Day program, decorating veterans graves with flags, supporting VA hospitals and Scotland School for veterans' children, VFW Softball, financial support to local programs such as ambulance club, library, hospital equipment, and loan programs. Present Post officers are: Post Commander, Harold A. Dunlap, Service Vice Commander, Woodrow F. Hivner, Junior Vice Commander, Preston E. Saylorg Quartermaster, Darrell D. Billettg Post Adjutant,, Dana Heimg Post Advocate, John L. Yost, Chaplain, Robert A. Young, Post Surgeon, Leon Knaubg Service Officer, Darrell D. Billettg Trustees, Lynwood Knaub, Earl C. Harrison, and Charles E. Reigart. The V.F.W. Home Post 41446, 815 South Main Street. LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST NO. 1446 The Ladies Auxiliary to the Red Lion Post ff 1446, Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized Aug. 11, 1931 with Mrs. Verna C. Young chosen as the Charter Presi- dent. During the early days, Auxiliary meetings were held in the homes of the members. ln 1943 the organization disbanded. Renewed interest brought about the reorganization of the Auxiliary at a meeting held on June 19, 1945, at the Red Lion Elks Home. Louise Noller was chosen by the 35 members as the new President. Mrs. Susan Frank later served as President and, in 1951, was elevated to President of District 21 which is comprised of York, Adams and Franklin Counties. The Auxiliary has continued to be active in district ac- tivities, and along with being one of the outstanding organizati its memb and Jan State Pre Serv' iliary. Su the grou generous tributions state, as ons in District 21, has also seen two more of rs become District Presidents - Anna Sechrist t Alloway. Anna Sechrist went on to become ident in 1970. e to others is the primary function of the Aux- porting the local V.F.W. Post is uppermost but goes far beyond this local interest and gives ly of its time and finances in many areas. Con- are given to five veterans' hospitals across the vell as to Geantz Center fformally Mt. Altol and i Pleasant Acres. Every year three official visits are made to Scotland Othe School for Veterans' Children. activities include the loan of hospital beds, wheelchdlrs and other sick room equipment needed by members of the community, the Lite-A-Bike program, post Christmas and Easter parties, support of the Cancer program as sponsored by the national organization. Much of the financial support to the veterans hos- C . pitals is a eliminate complished thru the sale of Poppy flowers. To indebtedness on the local home, the Auxiliary hosts games every Wednesday evening. Much credit for the succis of these games is attributed to Mildred Burke for her s Mem adfast devotion to this program. bership is approximately 290 at present. All employees of the post are members of the Auxiliary and they give post of II The freely of their time to keep Post 41446 the best istrict 21. fficers are: President, Hilda Gemmillg Sr. Vice Presidenf? Nellie Grotheg Jr. Vice President, Shirley Hivnerg Winemill Secretary, Mildred Burke, Treasurer, Gloria rg Chaplain, Janice Fryg Guard, Ruth Blouseg Conductress, Janet Alloway. all Q fi ., 4 gigs eg f, Q F fi ii .-. gw' .. in Q. f Officers-NLFW Auxiliary Post No. 1446. Right to left: Hilda Gem- mill, Presi Vice Pres.: The First One Hundred ent: Nellie Grothe, Sr. Vice Pres.: Shirley Hivner, Jr. Mildred Burke, Sec.: and Gloria Winemiller, Treasurer. Years Flinchbaugh Products, Inc A Subsidiary of Clabir Corporation RED LION Centennial il- ij RED LION CHAPTER GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA The Red Lion Chapter of Gold Star Mothers of America was organized April 6, 1953. The local Chapter is the first and only organization of Gold Star Mothers in York County. Gold Star Mothers are those women whose sons were killed in action during World War II, The Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. Membership is open to all Gold Star Mothers living in York County. The major objectives of the group include making lap robes, furnishing homemade candy, canteen books, magazines and playing cards for patients in our veterans' hospitals, as well as supporting these institutions with monetary contributions. Meetings of the local Chapter are held the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 P.M. in one of the member's homes on a rotating basis. Mrs. Mildred Mitzel has been President of the Chapter for the past 9 years. Other officers of the Chapter are: Mrs. Mamie Flinch- baugh, lst Vice President, Mrs. Oletta Frey, Treasurer, Mrs. Alma Gemmill, Secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Knisely, Chaplain, Mrs. Alverta Reider, Color Bearer, Mrs. Anna Hoffman, Historian, Mrs. Lillian Bowman, Hospital Chairman, Mrs. Irene Hivner, Flag Guard, Mrs. Sally Miller, Custodian of Records, Mrs. Beattie Owens, Ritual Escort. or was A . FY' S vgzw- I A l RED LION CHAPTER GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA Front row, left to right: Mrs. Mamie Fllnchbaugh, Mrs. Alma Gem- mill, Mrs. Gertrude Knisely, Mrs. Oletta Frey. Back row, left to right: Mrs. Alverta Reider, Mrs. Irene Hivner, Mrs. Anna Hoffman, Mrs. Lillian Bowman, Mrs. Mildred Mitzel. Missing at time of pic- ture: Mrs. Sally Miller, Mrs. Beattie Owens. RED LION ROTARY CLUB The Red Lion Rotary Club was organized a day in 1945 th t few will forget, V-J Day, and has sponsored many digerent projects of community service and inter- national understanding. One of the earlier projects was sponsorship of the Cleft Palate Clinic. help bo s and girls from the Red Lion Area finance their college areers. Up to this time, twenty-five students have received aid. In 1955, a high school student from the area wa given a two-month trip to Europe as an award for an efsay contest in the local high school. In 1952 the Rotary established a student aid fund to As tart of an international program, the local club has host d many foreign visitors and students. For the past ten years, the Rotary has sponsored The Travelo ue and Adventure Series. These filmed presen- tations gre shown in the Red Lion-Dallastown Area and the monies realized from them are used for various com- munity projects. The officers and directors for the coming year are: Donald Harvey, President, Luther Safreit, 1st Vice Presi- dent, Jo n Gable, 2nd Vice President, Verlyn McCleary, Secretary, Pius S. Olewiler, Treasurer, Truman Koch, Lance Kessler, and Dale Rockey, Directors. DALLAS KATAHDIN LODGE NO. 1201 Dall s Lodge ff 1017 of Dallastown joined with Katahdi Lodge F560 on August 14, 1973 by permission of the rand Lodge of Pennsylvania. One lodge was formed which was then named the Dallas Katahdin Lodge ff 1201. The membership then totaled about 125. The primary objectives of the association are to teach Odd Fellowship, care for orphans of the members, minister to their sick, provide for their aged and bury their dead. The Lodge supports the World Eye Bank of the I.0.0.F., has a fine home for the aged at Middletown, Pa. and pays sick and death benefits to the members. Every year the l.0.0.F. lodges over the country help to sponsor a float in the Rose Bowl Parade. The l.0.0.F. Lodge i the only fraternal organization in the United States that may place a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., each Memorial Day. Th .s is made possible by a special act of Congress. Offi ers are: Noble Grand, S. Dean Stabley, Vice Grand, Wlerrill Snyder, Treasurer, Emory Knisley, Re- cording Secretary, Richard Zeigler, Financial Secretary, Kenneth Kornbau, Warden, Norman Haugh, and Chaplain, John Keller. The First One Hundred Years BEST WISHES RED LION BGRDUGH 100th ANNIVERSARY C. S. DAVIDSON, INC. CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS SS NORTH DUKE STREET YORK, PA, 17401 RED LIUN Centennial? ss, ii and exhibitions. Its honors have been plentiful, including NO a state Class B championship in 1979, and an un- precedented three consecutive years winning of the Tall Cedars Parade at Atlantic City. The girls range from 12 to Jenny Wade Rebekah Lodge 3331, I.0.0.F. was 20 years of age' organized in 1907 in Red Lion and on July 18, 1969 Sophia Dallas Lodge 956 of Dallastowny merged the red the girls of the team are theif Red Lion Lodge. The current officers are: Noble Grand, iflsffl-'Cf fl Skip Ri2ZUf0 and their B0afd RCPYGSGUYHUVG, Betty Geerg Vice Grand, Margaree Paulesg Recording MVS- 53 dfa Hafbold- Secretary, Alverta Eberly, Treasurer, Martha Baer, 1979 Drill Team Captain is Kim March. First Fiiiaiiciai Secretary, Marguerite Kombau' Lieutenants are Rose Gizzi and Vicky Krouse. Sheila Rumsey is Lieutenant of Flags. Music Technicians are VALKYRIES DRILL TEAM John Gieen and Barry Smeltzer. Th team's mascot is Val Valkyrie , a purple and Red Lion has a right to be proud of the Valkyries, white tie team's colorsl stuffed elephant, center front in sponsored by Assembly No. 181 International Order of the picture which shows the team at the time when it cap- Rainbow for Girls. Since the team's inception in October tured the 1979 Class B State Championship. of 1971, it has performed in numerous parades, contests Valkyries Drill Team-Assembly o. 181 International Order of Rainbow f r Girls Front row, left to right: Joella Ness, Terri VanZandt, Gena Malehorn, Tania Trustl , Lisa Flemming, Janice Blouse, Whitney Fisher, Shelia Rumsey, Stacy Lehr, Lori Howard. Second row, left to right: Skip Rizzuto-Drill Instructor, Kelly Hykes-Flag, Libby Smith, DiAnn Ehrhart, Rose Gizzi-Lieut., Kim Mar- ch-Captain, Vicki Krouse-Lieut., Kelly Runkle, Sue Snyder, Tori Dunlap, Debbie Harbold-Flag, Sandy Harbold-Board Representative. Third row, left to right: Shelby Rumsey, Laurie Righter, Lisa Corsa, Shelly Rumsey, Kandy Downs, Sue Childress, Andrea Gurnavage, Debbie Eberly, Anne Marie Wheeler, Vicki Schaale. Fourth row, left to right: Vicki Grove-Flag, Carole Axe-Flag, Rose Aspey-Flag, 'iara Green-Flag, Misty Stewart, Shonna Rumsey, Karen Kessler, Linda Knopp, LaDawn Ehrhart, Amy Pomraning, Kelly Brandt, Sh rry Rumsey-Flag Lieut., Cindy Renn-Flag, Arlette Smeltzer-Flag. The First One Hundred Years 130 iFrom The Press September 23,1892l I. B. HHIIIHM, fsufugsloig PRINT handled all y0ll1' pfifltillg uf Cuyijlfed with all nuING needs. -- Today, we continue Qfifflfinglzpgkniiginiif,1'-rg?f2Sf,,?g'QeS K this tradition with printing 3fSff1Zf 2jPfffei5i'fippff,eadi' 'ii'5i i5,,E'13 and oflice supplies. .fifjfiifgi NSZKTS' f2ffBf1?f8bif,?d8Zg' ' , P s andde811?1?r?htlfg3Z2v05li:,?gl212813333 ' ., 4 yiigp jggfgg ',ss g , s 'S on nomic 8 W ,Q ul gm.,-W mm e' I , N., ' 1 if . - L gif, . - s-i, ,dwg E' 11fl'i'iiisr2NRR',giiVMf'x. p ' z M35-, K V, - PRINTERS. . im JUL... .num vvunnen I ggi- sg, , 'ff' ' '1 - is , S E- . .... , 'Q 1 4-+. . , s ' W' Photo taken opposite PTSSBYR location. iFrom Golden Jubilee - . -- -19301 ' ' ls A Family lfa A000 Pflnung nh SERVICE AND H1 MMODATION . rv - lirm has cnl0Yfd ' steady 8 n GH CLASS WORK ALW rons of Printers i The Herrmzn Printing Cjirlpaolzl C- C. AYSH cn 1 , ' its ' Tunes gen mn have comin. 5, Proud of its hcnugehan I I Commwdal Print. n fl Y his com an . 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The officers for April, 1979 to April, 1980 are as follows: Row 1, left to right: Tyler, Mlchael Dlppery: Esteemed Loyal Knight, Lynn E. Relgle: Esteemed Leading Knight, David D. Van Zantg Inner Guard, Robert C. Young. Row 2, left to right: Esquire, Earle K. Shenkg Esteemed Lecturlng Knight, Rick LoBiancog Chaplain, Michael J. DiGrlstlne, Jr. Row 3, left to right: District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Robert H. Reese, Lancaster Lodge No. 134: Exalted Ruler,Thomas A. Taute: District State Vice President, Andrew J. Dupkas, Lebanon Lodge No. 631: Secretary, Past Exalted Ruler, Charles D. Poet, Jr. Absent from the picture is Treasurer, Past Ex- alted Ruler, Clarence W. Kline. Other Lodge Officers not pictured are the Trustees, Past Exalted Rulers, Sterling E. Stump, Evans N. Flshel, James N. Fishel, James E. Uffleman, David M. Reichard, and Hubert H. Swagert. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1592 began at the Red Lion Municipal Building located on First Avenue with the initiation of 97 members on March 23, 1933. Today the B.P.O.E. No. 1592 has its home at the Elks Building at 323 West Broadway, Red Lion, Penn- sylvania. The membership has grown to 683. Various projects are supported by this order. Scouting, Ninth Grade Youth Day at the Gettysburg Battlefield, an an- nual Hoop Shoot Contest for boys and girls ages 8-13, a Student-Aid Scholarship Program, and a National Foun- dation Scholarship Program are a few of the youth along ' programs sponsored by the Elks. The principles lrder are well demonstrated by its civic projects with continuous charity work and community welfare activities. One need not be a member of this organization to benefit from these programs. Members of the Elks are proud to be part of this fine community and pledge continuous support of the com- munity 's growth and prosperity. LADHES AUXILIARY OF RED LION LODGE NO. 1592, BENVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS memb That auxiliary was organized Dec. 4, 1933 with 51 s. The ladies of the Elks have the promotion of social activities of the lodge and welfare work in the com- munity as their main objectives. At present, membership is 251. Officers for 1979-1980 are: President, Patricia Zim- mermang 1st V. Pres., Josie Miller, 2nd V. Pres., Nazim va Hake, Recording Sec., Margaret Becker, and Treasucfer, Barbara Taute. Th executive committee is Jeanne Shenk, Jean Ruby, End Susan Stump. RED LION AREA JAYCEES Ar organizational meeting for the formation of a Red Lion J nior Chamber of Commerce chapter was held on AugusT14, 1941 in the social room of Warner's Dairy Store n First Avenue in Red Lion. The charter for the organiijation was received on November 3, 1941. For the first seieral years, meetings were held at various locations within ln he town. the early years, the Chamber proposed and spon- sored many civic projects such asg dental care for needy childre at the n, safety patrols for school children, a signal light W. BroadwayfS. Charles St. intersection, street signs f r the borough, and a co-sponsorship of street decor erecte Defen o ions for Christmas. During the war years they a booth in the town square and sold U.S. e Savings Stamps and printed, as well as clistribigited, a Civilian Defense Handbook to all the citizen Tv ing th nual Lion . They also built a servicemen's shelter. Jo projects which were started by the Jaycees dur- ir early existence continue today. They are the An- ootball Banquet - now sponsored by the Red o otball Booster Club - and the Halloween Paradirq Other projects which were instituted during the late fo ies and the fifties that continue today are: the an- The First One Hundred Years REDCO CORPORATION CONGRATULATES RED LION ON ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY RED LION ' 1880-198 F nual Easter Egg Hunt, the Auction, the Stay-at-Home July 4th Celebration, and the Santa Shanty. One area in which the Jaycees worked very hard during the early fif- ties was with the Diamond Jubilee and its weeklong celebration. The sixties began with programs to support two ma- jor issues influencing the community: flouridation of the water system and the fight to retain the Pennsylvania Milk Control Board. The Jaycees at this time were also very active in the formation of the first town library, now known as Kaltreider Memorial Library. The group assum- ed full responsibility for the Christmas decorations and added a Nativity Scene to the program, in addition to the parade. In the late sixties, the Jaycees began a program of replacing the old Christmas decorations with new ones, and that program took a period of ten years. Other worthwhile projects undertaken by the group in this time period were: the Red Lion Clothing Bank, the Half-Way House in York, Apple Butter Sunday for the benefit of the mentally retarded, and the York County Soap Box Derby. The seventies have provided a new look for Red Lion with the addition of the Arts and Crafts Building at Fairmont Park built by the Jaycees, the annual Red Lion Jaycee Gala Carnival, the Special Olympics for mentally retarded children, the Haunted House, and a well-kept Jaycee Lodge adjacent to the parking lot at the Red Lion Community Building. The Jaycees are a group of energetic, well organiz- ed, civic minded young men who are very gracious to the community in which they live. They are involved in many more activities and projects than can be named and are always aware of their responsibilities. The officers of the organization for the 1979-1980 term are: President, William Barley, First V.P., Kimbel McChalicher, Second V.P., William Kline, Sec., William Tindallg Treasurer, Barry Arnold, State Director, Gordon Grady, Chairman of the Board, Gordon Grady, Directors, Jack Hynd, John Eveler, Bob Ferguson, Richard Price, Richard Ziegler, Brad Strayer, Chaplain, Ray Olewilerg Parliamentarian, James Conrad, and Photographer, Lawrence Wills. RED LION AREA JAYCETTES The Red Lion Area Jaycettes, auxiliary to the Red Lion Area Jaycees, completed 25 years of service to the Red Lion Community and assistance to the Red Lion Jaycees on Aug. 23, 1979. Organized in 1954 for the wives of the Red Lion Junior Chamber of Commerce lnow Jayceesj, the Jaycettes has since opened its membership to all young Centennial gl 'id- i 0 women of the Red Lion area between the ages of 18 and 35. assist th jects in the chap Jaycees the chapter also conducts its own pro e community. Community oriented projects of ter include: Daffodil Days, Vision Screening and Although the main purpose of the Jaycettes is to lib ' Santa's Letters, in which the Jaycettes answer the letters children Pers leave in Santa's Mailbox at Center Square. onal growth and development of the members' abilities are encouraged through participation in the pro- grams of the Pennsylvania and United States Jaycettes. Th Red Lion Area Chapter is a charter member of the Peinsylvania Jaycettes, having been one of the foundin The Re United chapters of the organization on May 15, 1965. Lion Area Chapter became affiliated with the tates Jaycettes in 1978. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month at the Jaycee Lodge in Fairmount Park. The Jaycette Chapter currently has 25 members. Officers of the Jaycettes for 1979-80 are: Velma Conrad, Grady, r president, Gerlinda Saylor, vice president, Kay ecording secretary, Leatha Kline, corresponding secretary, Kathy Pearl, treasurer, Toni Arnold, state director, Kim Dettinger, Karen Seitz, Judy Brenneman and Ann Price, directors, and Ann Barley, chaplain. the com Thelnc,hapter hopes, in the future, to continue serving unity and assisting the Jaycees. Plans are being developed for additional projects to benefit the Red Lion area. The on Jan of this Opera the Red Ll C RED LION LIONS CLUB local chapter of the Lions Club was organized ry 2, 1924 and was the first service organization mmunity. The initial meeting was held in the ouse with 47 prospective members from both Lion and Dallastown areas present. The spon- soring Lions Club was York. The following officers were elected: President, T. E. Brooks, First Vice-President, H. L. Hain sg Second Vice-President, C. S. LaMotteg Third Vice-Prelsident, the Rev. R. J . McKeehang Secretary, V. D. Frey, and Treasurer, A. S. Benedict. The first Board of Directors included the Rev. M. R. Fleming, H. E. Sheeler, Reidel. D. Frank Kaltreider, C. S. LaMotte and Purd O. Bi-weekly luncheons were first held in the lodge hall of the S second ., the Boro angler Building on N. Main Street. Prior to the eeting on January 15, 1924, the members from ugh of Dallastown resigned. The First One Hundred Years SINCE 1929 SPURGEON SMITH 8: SONS THE MEAT SPECIALTY SHOP FEATURING ONLY THE FINEST IN Fresh Beef ' Pork and Deli Meats 131 W. Broadway Red Lion, PA. 'TPHEIREDQALLJSTTDFUE The BEST in Drug Store GOODS Still SERVING the COMMUNITY The BEST in Drug Store SERVICE With the BEST in QUALITY and SERVICE ' .4 X. , I l0YEl3 512355 'haw' Continuous Service Same Location . IV: Nl 3 LUYEH5 5 I . I, I 'il STROCK'S DRUG STORE LOYER'S PHARMACY P.O. Bldg., Red Lion, PA. Your Friendly Prescription Store 66 N. Main St., 1930 1980 Red Lion, PA. RED LION Centennial il- ij The Club's first civic undertaking was to assist Chief Burgess H. L. Haines in the organization of a curb market that continued to operate successfully for a quarter cen- tury. A three-day Homecoming Week was sponsored on November 27th-29th, 1924, which was a huge success. That same year the Lions Club provided community Christmas decorations which became an annual affair that was later provided by other groups. ln April of 1925 the Lions supervised a drive for funds to support the York Hospital, obtaining the sum of 3450. Other interesting projects of the Lions in the years of 1925-26 included leadership in promoting the installa- tion of signal lights at Charles Street and West Broadway, Charles Street and First Avenue, and North Main Street and High Street, for the protection of school children. Due to the initiative and enterprising spirit of the Lions, a Visiting Nurse Association was formed. The Lions Club initiated a movement that resulted in the present concrete highway between Red Lion and Dallastown. Largely through field for worthy display continu the efforts of the Lions Club the Old athletic the High School was secured. Another note- roject in these two years was the first spectacular f community fireworks on July 4th, which today s under the sponsorship of another group. In the late twenties the Lions Club continued to sponso to the drive fo in this s public ment a Club of would the York Hospital drives in the town, contributed hristmas decorations and carried on the financial the Visiting Nurse Association. The Lions Club me period was instrumental in securing the first layground for small children, providing equip- d securing the first competent instructor. The fered a 320.00 gold piece to the person who rovide the best slogan to fittingly characterize our towllh. The coveted prize was won by Mrs. D. Walter Seitz, whose slogan was: Red Lion, Where Business Thrives and Good Homes Abound. wst-.-w N. V - Q X .- . LIONS CLUB OF RED LION, Front row, left to right: Luther Burk, Albert Miller, Horace Vasellas, Spurgeon Stein, Sterling Stein, Martin W. DeRose, The Rev. F. Louis Barth, Will Smith, John l. Bucher, Harlan J. Hannigan. Second row, left to right: Charles Stouch, Philip Golden, Thomas F. Hall, Richar Callum, Sterling Smith, Raymond Workinger, Harold Flinchbaugh, Frederick lnne Third row, left to right: Earl Burg, Maurice Grove, Ross Bosley, Clarence Miller, Nitchkey, Kenneth Poet, T. S. Holtzinger, Dr. S. R. Wingrat, John G. Ebert, Jr. Fourth row, left to right: Philip Anderson, Bradley Kline, Harry B. Klinger, Eugene Martin Neff, Quay Minnich. IPA. Baldwin, Dalton Landis, Paul Hoffmaster, George Mc- amuel A. McFarland, Dr. Oliver K. Maurer, Charles R. lnnerst, Ralph Tarbutton, David Fink, Roland Warner, C. Fifth row, left to right: Sterling Grove, N. Eugene Shoemaker, Lester Fisher, Jesse B. Warner, Henry F. Burg, Denton Folckomer, John l. Finn Fritz Toomey, G. E. Batholomew, Charles Tome, Jr. Sixth row, left to right: Donald Warner, Timothy E. Jessop, Marcellus Grove, Charles Loyer, The Rev. E. M. Clapper. The First One Hundred Years A. C. REIDER 8: SON, INC. ESTABLISHED IN 1909 THIRD GENERATION Certified Well Drillers FEATURING THE LATEST IN ROTARY DRILLING EQUIP also CONVENTIONAL CABLE-TOOL MACHINES COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL Specializing in HARD ROCK DRILLING AT REASONABLE PRICES OVER 700 WELLS DRILLED ANNUALLY CALL COLLECT RED LION 244 4521 51 FREDERICK I DALLASTOWN PA First Water Well im 'ww .f. . 'hi' From National Water Well Assn. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WATER WELL ASS'N. MEMBER OF PENNSYLVANIA WATER WELL ASS'N. MEMBER OF MARYLAND, DEL. WATER WELL ASS'N. RED LltlN Centennial I!- n In each of the following years the Lions Club con- tributed generously of time and funds to various com- munity projects. Among the most outstanding was Red Lion's Golden Jubilee whose plan was conceived and proposed by Chief Burgess, Lion H. L. Haines. Nearly every major office on the various Jubilee committees was held and faithfully executed by a member of the Lions Club. Soon after the Golden Jubilee a Baseball for Boys program was initiated and generously supported to this day. The local club for many years supported the Lions International Sight Conservation Program by providing for the cost of eye examinations and glasses for needy persons. Members have provided transportation to hospitals in Baltimore and Philadelphia and to the Beacon Lodge for the Blind Summer Camp at Newton Hamilton. The Lions Club enthusiastically supported many patriotic efforts during World War ll. An outstanding achievement was the Home Coming Parade and a roast beef dinner sponsored for the veterans and their families by members of the Lions Club. The delicious meal was prepared and served by Lions in the basement of the Old Opera House. The steer was baked by Thomas Holtz- inger's bakery, and many of the Lions' wives prepared tasty desserts. Many Lions shared in the successful effort to raise funds and construct the first Community Youth Center Building on East High Street in 1950. The Youth Center remained active in that facility for a quarter of a century. In 1975 the Borough of Red Lion sold that building to the Red Lion Masonic Lodge. The proceeds from that sale and the volunteer efforts of the Lions Club were combin- ed to build a new Youth Center and an all purpose building in Fairmount Park. The brick encased two story structure was erected and furnished at an approximate cost of S160,000.00 with members of the Lions Club do- ing mo funds membe munity held an t of the work. In order to provide the necessary financial drive was first made within the club ship. Many citizens and businesses of the com- responded also. An additional ham supper was nually in the spring of each year for the benefit of this pr-Eject, as were monthly pancake and sausage breakfa Reven ly redu commu bers to ts. The borough council contributed from e Sharing Funds. ln 1979 the mortgage was final- ed to 315,000 and a drive was initiated in the ity in a house-to-house appeal by Lions mem- liquidate the indebtedness as soon as possible. While the appeal fell some 33,000 short of the goal, the club is l naking every effort to erase the indebtedness in time fon the Centennial. used st kitchen vides th Th? Community Building has become a very well- ucture. On the second floor is a fully equipped adjacent to the banquet area. The first floor pro- e Youth Center with numerous game tables, an efficiency kitchen and a sunken fireplace. Pri Club di project of mon Kaltreid Beacon Wheels. r to and during the building program the Lions not neglect the various community charitable to which it normally contributes generous sums ey. Among those included are the following: er Memorial Library, Red Lion Ambulance Club, Lodge for the Blind, Baseball for Boys, Meals on The March of Dimes, The North East Eye Bank, scarcely a community program in operation in any year in the Boy Scouts of America and many others. There is hh which ticipatin Th e Lions Club members are not actively par- g. Lions Club has had three District Governors from Rid Lion: Lion C. M. Ehehalt in 1933-345 Lion Dalton 1978-7. ' andis in 1968-69, and Lion Richard Baldwin in in District 14 C. The Lions Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in the banquet rooms of Rutters' Family Restaurant in Dairyland Square. Red Lion Lions Club Preside T. E. Brooks 24-25 H. H. Minnich 39-40 H. L. Haines 25-26 Clair S. Buchart 40-41 H. W. Sheeler 26-27 T. S. Holtzinger 41-42 W. J. Rothensies 27-28 Thomas F. Hall 42-43 S. S. Laucks 28-29 E. L. Sterner 43-44 R. H. Barteaux 29-30 Henry F. Burg 44-45 H. A. Ebert 30-31 Charles S. Zarfos 45-46 C. M. Ehehalt 31-32 Russell S. Stine 46-47 Dr. R. E. Rice 32-33 Dr. J. Palmer Burg 47-48 H. W. Lauer 33-34 Dan B. Kulp 48-49 Fred K. LaMotte 34-35 Earl D. Warner 49-50 L. Earl Grove 35-36 Wilton A. Thompson 50-51 Eugene M. Horn 36-37 Lester E. Sentz 51-52 Jesse B. Warner 37-38 H. Norman Fishel 52-53 A. G. W. Schlegal 38-39 ts Harry M. P ulhamus 53-54 G. E. Bartholomew 67-68 John I. Fin 54-55 Samuel A. McFarland 68-69 Donald M. Warner 56-57 Richard H. Baldwin 69-70 Sam Lewis 56-57 Noah L. Smith 70-71 Richard Zie ler 57-58 John A. Anthony 71-72 Sterling E. tine 58-59 David E. Smith 72-73 Earl D. Sec rist 59-60 Martin W. DeRose 73-74 Charles E. itzel 60-61 H. Burnell Sprenkle 74-75 Dr. Oliver . Maurer 61-62 Earl R. Burg 75-76 Dalton Lan is 62-63 John I. Bucher 76-77 N. Eugene hoemaker 63-64 Philip Golden 77-78 Richard C. line 64-65 Dr. E. M. Clapper 78-79 Marcellus rove 65-66 George McCallum 79-80 W. S. Shell nberger 66-67 Sterling E. Smith 80-81 The First One Hundre Years 138 KLINEDINSTS Ladies', Children's 8: Infants' Wear Our 65TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR 35 N. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE 244-2230 ' RED LION, PA. 17356 C. P. STABLEY AGENCY WE INSURE EVERYTHING BUT THE EARTH Insurance-We sell it 0 Assurance-We give it 0 Endurance-We have it INSURANCE Notary Public ' Your Silent Partner ' Bonding 25 N. Main St., Red Lion, PA Telephone 244-1330 Roland E. Warner, Agent I4 Al N Els jewelma 25 N. MAIN ST., RED LION, PA. 17356 ' Phone: l717l 244-3515 GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Personal Service on all Repairs X f? fee Stewart B. Shaffer 8z Son, Inc. Shaffer's Lamp 8: Gift Shop ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS DISTINCTIVE GIFTS 12 N. Main St. Red Lion, PA 17356 nnnniqn Centennial I!- ' 880-198 ' F NG. ff- The currentfnlemberswp olflthf Loggi is 5220 andltlge o icers are as o ows: ors ip u as er, usse . Yoas II: Senior Warden, Earl C. Mitzel, Junior Warden, Robert A. Myersg Senior Deacon, Jerome A. Smith, On December 20th 1906, the Constitution estab- lishing the Red Lion Lodge No. 649 Free and Accepted Masons was read into history. There were thirty-four charter members in the organization and Brother George E. Stabley was elected as Worshipful Master. Brother Stabley never presided however because of his ensuing death. Brother James M. Curran who had been elected Senior Warden was his successor. The Red Lion Lodge held its first stated meeting in Spangler Hall ilater known as the Winter Buildingl on January 24, 1907. The by-laws were prepared, presented to Grand Lodge, and approved in June, 1907. The initiation fee was set at forty dollars and the annual dues were established at four dollars. The stated meetings were to be held on the Thursday on or before the full moon of each month at 7:00 o'clock p.m. As early as January 16, 1913, a committee was ap- pointed to look for a new meeting place that the lodge could call its own. For various reasons, the committee recommended that they make improvements to the room they were using. Another committee, appointed in 1921, reported the possibility of the Lodge having its own meeting room in the newly proposed bank building to be located on the square in Red Lion. After numerous meetings with the bank officers, the idea became a reality and on November 20, 1924 at a special meeting, the resolution was adopted to move to the First National Bank Building at the corner of West Broadway and North Main Street. However, the idea of having a building of its own was not dismissed by the group and periodically building committees were ap- pointed, but deterring factors were always so great that no positive action was ever taken. Finally, an opportunity presented itself when the Red Lion Lions Club decided to build a community building in the park that would also house the Red Lion Youth Center. This decision made available the building on West High Street used by the Youth Center as a possible site for a Masonic Temple. A building committee was again appointed and, through the cooperation of the Brethren and the commit- tee, the conversion was completed. On August 28, 1976 the dedication of the Masonic Temple took place and a milestone in the Lodge's history was achieved. The primary purpose of the organization is to teach the practicing of Freemasonry. At the present time, the Lodge is sponsoring children from the Red Lion Area at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown. One of these students has recently entered West Chester State College. Junior Cerem Cerem Tyler, Duane Deacon, Luther A. Zarfoss, Senior Master of nies, Earl S. Sprenkleg Junior Master of nies, Shawn Stine, Pursuiviant, Jay R. Zarfosg ichard E. Heffner, Theodore C. Weiler, A. Swartzbough, Steward, James C. Seitz, Jr., Chaplain, H. Vernon Tyson, Secretary, Richard E. Weaver, P.M., Treasurer, Richard W. Knaub, P.M., Trustees, Raymond L. Shearer, P.M., Raymond C. Keener, the Gra P.M., H. Vernon Tyson, and Representative to nd Lodge, Richard C. Jacobs, P.M. Masonic R OR of Red Lion, 23 West High Street. INBOW CHAPTER NO. 517, ER OF THE EASTERN STAR Rainbow Chapter No. 517, Order of the Eastern Star was con tituted May 6, 1952, at the Red Lion Country Club wi a charter membership of 99. It is a fraternal organiza ion of Master Masons and their wives, widows, mothers, daughters, and sisters. The primary works of the organization are to promote charity, good will and social enjoyment. The following were installed as Officers for the cur- rent year: Mrs. Carrie S. Ebert, Worthy Matron, Mr. Richard Herbst, Associate Matrong Mrs. Hilda E. Kehr, Secretary' M. Kehr, Worthy Patron, Mrs. Charlotte E. Mrs. Manly W. Herbst, Treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Good, Conduct ess, and Mrs. Alice C. Frits, Associate Conduc- tress. The meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month except July and August in the new Masonic Hall, 23 W. High St., Red Lion, Pa. The present membership Septem r, 1979, is 267. be The First One Hundred Years N II' I, B M5 La . :FE r'H siHB I l1Q59t QI fig, urnifure Sfore, nc. FURNITURE, CARPET, LINOLEUM GROWING WITH RED LION FOR 73 YEARS Now serving south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland For generations, Zarfos Furniture Store has been known as the place to find quality in fine furnishings and floor coverings. lf you are considering one item, or furnishing your entire home, you will receive the same helpful attention from our staff. Traditional, Contemporary, and Early American styling is represented throughout our spacious, tastefully appointed galleries. Should you desire professional decorating assistance, we have skillful designers at your disposal. with a wide selection of fine furnishings and floor covering Carpet and linoleum installation is done by our own factory trained mechanics with a combined experience of more than 100 years. We continue to handle all our own accounts with the most generous credit policies, and our prices are widely acclaimed as being most reasonable. We greatly appreciate the warm friendship and faithful patronage of our many friends, and we pledge our determination to give continued outstanding service. 21-29 West Broadway . . . Red Lion, Pa. nnnuqn Centennial I!- 1880-1980 I I andA5 gssilciate lrnepnbers. The meetings are hgld in7tl55 DR J M VN ui ingt e irst Monday o eac mont at : ' ' ' P.M. Th objectives of the club are to stimulate and develo the spirit of gardening, to encourage interest in The Ofdef of The Amaranth was Created by decora ive flowers and plant arrangement, to promote in- Christina, Queen of Sweden, in 1653. She created the Order to honor the Lady Amarantha, a woman of rare beauty, modesty, and charity who was attached to the Court of Sweden. During Christina's reign the Order was supported with royal pomp, dignity, and magnificence by the Ladies and Knights of the Royal Court. Amaranth ex- ists today in the Royal Court of Sweden. The story of Amaranth is part of the story of the masonic fraternity and is based on portions of the Old and New Testament. It is also part of the story of the love and reverence of all Master Masons for their wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters. The principal effects for which the Order was formed are fraternal, social, and charitable. It promotes friendship, love of humanity, patriotism, and service to our country and our fellow man. Amaranth exists throughout the world today. In August 1946, Honored Ladies Carrie Fuller, Charlotte and Mary Herbst demitted from York Court to form a new Court in Red Lion. On October 23, 1946, a meeting was called for the purpose of selecting a name and electing its officers. The name chosen for the new Court was Dr. J. M. Hyson Memorial Court, named for one of the town's earlier Masons who was also a physi- cian and settler of the town and borough of Red Lion. The following officers were elected: Royal Matron, Mrs. Charlotte Herbst, Royal Matron, Mrs. Carrie Ebert, Associate Matron, Mrs. Mary Herbst, Associate Patron, Mrs. Maryland Danker, Secretary, Mrs. Alma Maust, Treasurer, Mrs. Charlotte Minnich, Conductress, Mrs. Irene Grove, and Associate Conductress, Mrs. Theda Flaharty. The order was constituted on November 6, 1946 in the Winter Building in Red Lion with 109 charter members. Present membership is 210. Charitable contributions have been many and varied during the 33 years. At the present time, the organization meets on the third Thursday of the month in the Masonic Center, Red Lion. GREEN THUMB GARDEN CLUB In October of 1957, eight interested persons met to form a club that was to become known as the Green Thumb Garden Club. The meetings, at first, were held in the homes of members. The present membership is composed of 26 regular terest in home and civic gardening and to aid in the pro- tection Th of native plant and bird life. club has as its major interest the landscaping sur- roundirlg the Kaltreider Library. They also plant flowers around area. the trees in the Square and the Fairmount Park Other activities of the club are: providing and decorat ing a Christmas tree in the VNA Building, holding flower rhows, Christmas doorway decorating contests, visits a d tours to places of horticulture interest, and at- tendance at flower arranging classes. Me Kaltrei ' mbers also provide flower arrangements in er Library and in addition maintain an appro- priate gook collection there. The latest project is the landscaping around the Neff School area. Tl since its relocation to the Edgar Moore School ie plantings are in keeping with the architecture of the historic school. The current president of the club is Mrs. George Eveler. Landis, Other officers are: Vice-president, Mrs. Dalton Corresponding Secretary, Miss Helen Clevenger, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Howard Minnich, and ne Treasu Tw r, Mrs. Leon Goldman. o charter members of the club who are still active are Mri. J. H. Dixon and Mrs. Charles Mitzel. Other membe s include: Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. John Ebert, Mrs. Richard Fake, Mrs. John Finn, Mrs. Charles Gable, Mrs. E .mer Grove, Mrs. Kirby Hickey, Mrs. Donald Hollway, Mrs. Clair Kohler, Mrs. Sam Lasher, Mr. and Mrs. R lchard Le Grand, Mrs. Clifford Lehman, Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. George Reel, Miss Helen Riale, Mrs. Walter Baylor, Mrs. Quentin Seitz and Mrs. Dean Tyson. Mrs. W and Mr Thi associate members are: Mrs. Stuart Anderson, lter DeBolt, Mr. John Ebert, Mr. Richard Fake, Leon Goldman. THE RED LION COUNTRY CLUB The Red Lion Country Club is nestled in one of the more pi off Rou' can eas, beautifu ample manage Fturesque settings in York County. Located just .e 24, also known as the Winterstown Road, it ly be seen as one travels south on this road. A lly landscaped, well kept property, it is a fine ex- if a family type country club. The general is Mr. A. W. Fahey. The First One Hundred Years Manager . . BEST WISHES FOR NEXT 100 YEARS Charles F. Johnson, Inc 263 N. Church Lane Red Lion, Pa. PHONE 244-6659 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE HEATING PLUMBING AIR CONDITIONING SHEET METAL WORK MECHANICAL CONTRACTING SINCE 1948 SUSQUEHANNA CANOE SHOPPE Susquehanna Canoe Shoppe has one of the largest inven- tories of canoes and kayaks in this area. Over 20 different models on display at all times. Large selection of accessories. STORE HOURS MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY NOON TILL NINE SATURDAYS 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone 717-244-6907 FRED 8: PAT MESSERLY R.D. 95, BOX 200 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD RED LION, PA. 17356 Red Lion VFW . 815 S. Main Street MARK OF QUALITY Red Lion, PA. BICVCI-ES Phone 244-2847 A 0 . . S Post 1446 Dances Parties Banquets Commander ..... ............ . Harold A. Dunlap Auxiliary Pres .... ............ .... H i lda Gemmill Pres. of Directo . . . ........ Charles Dietz . . . . . . . Shirley Houser Rur1kle's Bicycle Shop Ross Quality Bicycles We Sell the Best - Service the Rest 412 E. Broadway!Red Lion, PA. 17356 Phone 244-4271 Park incl RED l.llIN Centennial fl- ii In 1937 approximately eighteen interested persons purchased a property southwest of the borough of Red Lion, obtained a charter and established the Red Lion Country Club. The aforesaid property was formerly the site of an organization known as the Lincoln Fraternity. Claude P. Young, now deceased was the Club's first president. One of the first activities of the club was duck pin bowling and was quite popular with the members for many years. Duplicate bridge was introduced later and also enjoyed a long popular reign for the members and other players in the area. Two clay tennis courts were installed on the property bounded by Country Club Road and was the first outdoor sport to be introduced into the club's recreational pro- gram. Tennis was then at the peak of its first run of popularity and the courts were always in heavy use. Red Lion Country Club. Golf followed a few years later and in 1947 land was obtained for the construction of a golf course. This nec- cessitated the expansion of facilities and in 1950 men's and women's locker rooms were added to the club house. Later redesigning greatly improved the course when the number five and six holes were relocated thus making it one of the most challenging nine hole courses in the county. The swimming pool was a 1956 addition. At the same time a building was erected to house the showers, lockers and dressing rooms. A snack bar was also includ- ed for the convenience of the bathers. A tasteful ballroom now occupies the second level where the members enjoy many social occasions. These facilities, which can accommodate 250 persons, are also available to the community at large for banquets, dinners, dances, etc. upon reservation. The focal point of the lower level is The Red Coach Lounge. It is fashioned after an Olde English Pub and offers fr m a varied menu one of the finest cuisines to be found alywhere. Also located on this level are lounges and a EIO shop which carries a full line of sporting nt equipm The the inst brings t families gram at Ince resurgence of an interest in tennis brought about llation of four all weather courts in 1976. This the four hundred and twenty-five member very well rounded sports as well as social pro- the Red Lion Country Club. THE RED LION AREA WOMEN'S CLUB tion of The Red Lion Area Women's Club oc- curred iif the fall of 1969 when ten women met at the home of Mrs. Donald Patton to discuss the feasibility of a Women' Club in Red Lion. With guidance from Mrs. Samuel aucks, a member of the York Women's Club, a general eeting was held at the home of Mrs. Clair Koons in December. Mrs. Donald Patton was elected president at that time. Members will always be grateful to Mrs. La cks for her constant encouragement and advice during tlje club's infancy. InJ nuary of 1970 the Club became a member of the Natilnal Federation of Women's Clubs. The Red Lion Yo th Center on High Street became the meeting place as the Club grew to 50 members. active p Mrs. Wili Thrcjughout the past ten years the Club has been an rt of the community. Under the leadership of iam Downs, members participated in the crea- tion of Meals on Wheels, now known as Mobile Food Service. The Annual Holly House Christmas Home Tours an the summer Arts and Crafts Festivals have aid- ed in fi ancing a variety of philanthropic projects in- cluding the following: donations to Mobile Food Service, Kaltreider Memorial Library, Santa's Shanty, Diabetes Foundati the Com senior fr Eli, 32000 to aid in payment of the mortgage of unity Building, scholarships for a graduating m Dallastown and Red Lion, decorations of the parking irieters in the downtown area at Christmasg entertaining guests at Pleasant Acres with afternoon games. Members aided in a general cleanup of Fairmount ding the planting of new trees. The County d State Federation projects by sponsoring local high sch ol students in sewing and art contests. The cur- rent Cou ty Federation president is Mrs. Dalton Landis from the Red Lion Club. ed Lion Area Women's Club participated in The First One Hundred Years WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE RED L1oN, PA. R. W. KNAUB, OWNER PHONE 244-6053 HEADQUARTERS FOR Top Quality Merchandise At Rock Bottom Prices! See us whenever you need . . . ' Automobile Supplies 0 Hardware ' Fishing Tackle ' Sporting Goods 0 Bicycle Accessories MELLINGER'S Footwear for the entire family Where quality and fit are of utmost importance 117 E. Broadway Red Lion, PA. Phone 244-2115 SINCE 1932 LUTZ' S CONGRATULATIONS PRODUCE MARKET RED L1oN 'dlihz I MEN'S WEAR 16-18 N. MAIN ST. RED LION, PA. 17356 CHARLES D. POET, JR. Wholesale 8: Retail WITH LOVE TO OUR MANY VALUED CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS -WE THANK YOU. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 33 N. Main St. Red Lion, PA 17356 Anna Sechrist, Treasurer, Dorothy Koons, Assistant nnnuqn Centennial L ' 80-I9 1 if Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month with meeting locations announced through press Treasurer releases. Dunnick. Past presidents include: Mrs. Donald Patton, Mrs. Gable Snyder, Mrs. William Downs, Mrs. Robert P. Craley, Mrs. Dalton Landis, Mrs. Henry Herrman, Mrs. Thomas James, Ms. Nina Epply. Current President is Mrs. Robert Newcomer. RED LION BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB The Red Lion Business 8: Professional Women's Club was organized April 24, 1946 and is affiliated with both the State and National organization. The club is a very active civic organization with a cur- rent membership of 89. Meetings are held the third Mon- day of the month at Rutter's Dairyland Restaurant, with the exception of July and August. The meetings are din- ner meetings with special programs and business sessions. Fund raising projects are conducted each year, such as, public card parties, fashion shows, mock bake sales, penny tubes, wishing wells at the Arts 8: Crafts Festivals and sale of tablecloths, jewelry and other miscellaneous items. Monies realized from these projects are contributed to the following community projects: Kaltreider Memorial Library, Red Lion Visiting Nurse Association, The Red Lion Community Building, Mobile Food Service and the Red Lion Recreation Commission. The club has a scholarship fund established as a trust fund by Jeanette Espenshade, a former President of the club and a former District Director. Through this fund the club is able to provide help for girls pursuing education beyond high school. Scholarships are awarded each year to Red Lion Area High School senior girls who are in- terested in furthering their education but need financial help. Half of the amount is given as a grant and the other half is a loan, which is to be returned to help keep the fund solvent for future scholarships. Some of the members give of their time as volunteers to Kaltreider Memorial Library and Mobile Food Services. One member serves on the Board of Directors of Red Lion Youth Center, one on the Mobile Food Services Board, and one on the Kaltreider Memorial Library Board. , The club is an active, growing asset to the Com- munity. Officers for the current year are: President, Norma Vasellas, Vice-President, 'Betty Lacy, Recording Secretary, Dolores Elfner, Corresponding Secretary, Shirley Burke, Parliamentarian, Naomi RED LION AREA WELCOME WAGON CLUB The Red Lion Area Welcome Wagon Club came into being in 1970 through the efforts of Connie fMagilll Lane, wl'o moved here from West Chester, Pa. and Lillian CGI national. active in I Red Lion Currently meets in 1 Thursday 1. Pr to becom 'ovel Miller, hostess for Welcome Wagon Inter- Of the twelve charter members, some are still the club. Meetings were originally held in the Youth Center building on West High Street. 60 people hold membership in the club which zhe Red Lion Community Building on the first of each month. Aims of the club are to: ovide an immediate opportunity for members acquainted with others in the neighborhood and comrlfiunity. 2. Pr will in the 3. In citizenshipfl 4. Ai the gift of 5. U1 tarian pro 6.F omote an atmosphere of friendliness and good local community. rease members' knowledge of the principles of d the local community and the nation through time, service and energy. idertake and promote charitable and humani- jects within the community. lfill the conditions and aims of Welcome Wagon llhternational entitling the club to use the registered Club aid to Ka for the R ties for nur name, Welcome Wagon . ctivities include bulletin board art and financial reider Library, collection of clothing and toys scue Mission, birthday cards, flowers and par- .sing homes, a basket of food at Christmas for a needy family, collecting eye glasses for the Lions Club, serving a citizens of dinner or providing an activity for the senior Windsor, informing club members of any need in the community where they can provide service of any kind, prof Lion Are School, Ambulan Food Seri The ziding a scholarship to a student of both Red High School and Dallastown Area High 'ving financial support to Red Lion and Yoe e Associations, and giving aid to the Mobile nces. harity crafts bazaar, held in the Community Building ifli the fall of each year, is the main source of in- come. Smcial activities of many kinds are enjoyed throughoL aims of th The First One Hundred lt the year by the members in order to foster the e club. Years Three Generations of The Ziegler Family Have Served The People of Red Lion During the Past 64 Years ARTHUR s. ZIEGLER RICHARD H. ZIEGLER GEORGE c. ziEouaR ARTHUR R. ziEoLER 1916-1971 1939-1980 1959-1980 1977-1980 55 Years 40 Years 21 Years 3 Years xY3x'UE U90 s 4- ARTHUR S. ZIEGLER 81 SONS. INC. 3? 0 Q 37 EAST snoAowAv . Ren Lion, PA. 'S' f' ,norwxv Phono: 244-4514 Our Congratulations to Red Lion On Its 100th Birthday We Shall Continue to Serve You in the Same Fine Tradition For The Next 100 Years. Susquehanna Grinding Products, Inc. Complete Sharpening Sc Repairing Service of All Woodworking 81 Metal Cutting Tools SPECIAL TOOLS MADE TO ORDER 213 East Lancaster Street Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356 244-8575 or 244-8576 nnn LIQN Centennial 11- 1380-1980 - - Past Presidents Term Luncheon held in the Red Lion Area High School Cafe- Connie KMCGHD Lane 1970-1971 teria Wednesday, December 11, 1974. Bonnie Griest 1971-1972 Cur nt membership of the Red Lion Chapter is 372. Bernie Hartman June tO August 1972 Meetingge are held the fourth Monday of each month at Helen Feldman 1972-1973 Bethany United Methodist Church, Red Lion and at the Linda Koons 1973-1974 Red Lion Community Building during July and August. Gloria Baer 1974-1975 . . . Interesting and varied programs are presented at the Jean Bickel 1975-1976 . . . K th D P t r 19.76-1977 Chapter meetings for entertainment, as well as for infor- a V 2 or e mation nd education. The annual activities include a Pat Shannon 1977-1978 Ch. I h . . d b . h. h . Monica Doerfler 1978-1979 ristm s unc eon, a picnic an us trips w ic give Sue Smith is the present President and her officers are: Connie Miller Shirley Beard 1st Vice President 8a Program 2nd Vice President 8: Hospitality Sue Barshinger Secretary Joan Dellinger Treasurer Pat Walker Historian Monica Doerfler Parliamentarian ANNIE HORN WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION The WCTU teaches total abstinence from alcohol and drugs and supports moral standards. Emphasis is placed on the rehabilitation of alcoholics. The Union places literature in schools and public places concerning the effects of stimulants and narcotics. It has been in- strumental in obtaining passage of state laws which re- quire the teaching of the effects of these harmful substances on the human system. The local chapter has also written letters to Washington, D.C. to encourage legislation to protect the morals of children and for pro- tection of girls and women. Other concerns of the Annie Horn Union are Youth Camp, Mobile Food Services, Lebanon Veterans Hospital and WCTU Headquarters, Harrisburg, Pa. Meetings are held each month in the homes of the members. The present officers are: Mrs. Monroe Snyder, President, Mrs. Helen Gipe, Vice President, Mrs. Ro- maine Brown, Secretary, Mrs. Elsie Deitrich, Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS RED LION CHAPTER NO. 1773 The Red Lion AARP's first organized meeting was held July 23, 1973 and was attended by twenty-five in- terested persons. A charter was granted at the Christmas member opprtunities to visit places that otherwise they would n t be able to enjoy. To serve and not be served is the AARP motto. Financial contributions are given to organizations such as the Red Lion Community Building, Kaltreider Memorial Library, Mobile Food Service, VNA and local ambulance associatifns. Also, contributions are made to national organiza ions which serve the elderly. Past presidents of Chapter 1773 are Harry Paules, Leander Hoke, John Kell, Sterling Grove and Jesse Warner - each one contributing to the progress of the chapter. Current officers are: President, William Rundellg Vice President, Ross Manifold, Secretary, Dorothy Adams, Assistant Secretary, Louise Massa, Treasurer, Sterling Grove, Assistant Treasurer, Charles Stump, Directors are Kenneth Sechrist, John Heindel, Gladys Raub, Elizabeth Rost, Jesse Warner, Preston Waughtel and Stewart Holtzinger. Chairmen of Nominating Committee, James Adams, of Program, Elizabeth Rostg of Legislation, Preston Waughtel, of Sunshine, Ruby Barteaux, of Bus Trips, K nneth Sechrist, of Newsletter, Marian Work- inger an Naomi Meyers, of Membership, Mary Rundellg of Refre hments, Maybelle Wilson. Futjre plans include greater service to the members and co munity. RED LION-FELTON CONCERT BAND fFormerly Red Lion Concert Bandj The lRed Lion Concert Band was organized July 4, 1932 by Daniel P. Keener and Alvin M. Hildebrand. A small German Band, organized some 4 to 5 years prior to 1932, wars the forerunner and mainstay of this band. The two outs .anding reasons for this organization were, first, to furnish music for the entertainment of the people of Red Lion vicinity and, secondly, to give the young peo- The First One Hundred Years MEMBER F.D.l.C. Southern Penns lvania ank Main Office: 2055 S. Queen St. Red Lion Lincolnway West York Fairview Township Cape Horn Stewartstown Delta Shrewsbury Weiglestown nnnuqm Centennial raso-mm F W ple with music ability an opportunity to develop their The following persons have served as Directors of musical talents. the band: Alvin Hildebrand, 1932-19645 Robert McFarland, 1965-1970, Clair Gingerich, 1972-19735 Until 1943, membership consisted of men and boys, Robert nyder, 1974-1975, Frank Schwartz, 19765 but during World War Il so many of the members were in- Kevin B nm, 1977-1978 and Edward Eiehelberger at ducted into military service that females were admitted to present, membership' Curr nt officers of the band are: Roland G. Anstine, Presidenfi Rozalie Sommer and Joseph Workinger, Vice Presidentsg Diane Sommer, Secretaryg Kathy Sommer, Assistant Secretaryg Clarence L. Miller, Treasurer, Dean Stabley, Assistant Treasurer, Marlet Grim, Business Manager Jerry Kauffman, Assistant Business Managerg Frank Sommer, Publicity Chairman, Roxanne Bull, Assistant Publicity Chairman, Librarian, Walter Hannigan and Assistant Librarian, Ralph Strayer. This musical organization furnishes music for picnics, concerts and civic engagements. For a period of time the band was a co-sponsor of the Red Lion Gala Week Fair for the purpose of raising funds to finance their activities. Sponsorship of the Fair was discontinued in 1960. Some highlights in their history have been concerts played at the New York World's Fair in 1965 and several concerts at Rehobeth Beach, Delaware during the years Other musical organizations in Red Lion through the 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1973, years have been: the Red Lion Cornet Band, sponsored by Catherine Meyerg the Red Lion Volunteer Band that In December 1966 a fire destroyed the band's played in the late 1800'sg the Red Lion Band of the early rehearsal hall, causing the loss of irreplaceable music and 1900'sg the Red Lion Boys' Band and Student Orchestra, valuable instruments. ln April 1972 the Red Lion Concert both organized by Prof. Charles Gatesg the Red Lion Band and the Felton Band merged and became known Saxopho e Bandg orchestras of the Red Lion Sunday as the RED LION-FELTON CONCERT BAND, which Schools, the Red Lion American Legion Drum Corpsg ensured the continuation of fine music in the locality. and the various musical organizations of the high school. RED LION CONCERT BAND AT CONCER MAY 19, 1962 Front row, left to right: Philip Kehr, Donna Walker. 2nd row, left to right: Eugene Sn der, Elmer Henshaw, Gordon Sinclair, Barry Henshaw, Charles Klinger, Cynthia Garner, Pauline Umberger, D. Miriam Smith. 3rd row, left to right: Charles Stouch, Alvin Grove, Carolyn Klinger, Allen Byrnes, Milton Loyer, Nadine Manifold, Tim Byrnes, Jim Stine, Kenneth D shong, Tom Godfrey, James Snyder, Charles Murphy, Richard Kurtz. 4th row, left to right: Jay Campbell, David Miller, Cleo Vasellas, Louis Umberger, Joe Furst, Nathan Pickel, Max Pickel, David Bartholomew, Reynold Daugherty, David Johnson, Dennis Brillhart, Eugene Taylor, ed Kinard, Rickie Smith, Dennis Druck, Gregory Wert, Eugene Lentz, Greg Warner. 5th row, left to right: Dean Wise, Debbie Manifold, G ldie Snyder, George Smeltzer, Richard Brown, Richard Godfrey, Sam McFarland, Brian Spurley, Charles Overmiller, Dennis Smith, Ke neth Kurtz, Leroy Wert, James Garner, Tom Butcher, Clarence Miller, Jan Dunnick, Larry Smith, Bill Manifold, Royce Grove, Greg Kelle . Standing at right: Director of Band, Alvin Hildebrand. The First One Hundred Years 150 Serving the Public for Three GENERATIONS SETH MINNICH 8: SONS Wall Papering 8: Painting 1885 to 1925 HOWARD H. MINNICH, SR. PURE FOOD STORES 1922 to 1945 H. H. MINNICH, JR. Electrical Contractor Since 1949 CONGRATULATIONS TO RED LION BOROUGH TAL BUILDING YSTEMS COAS S , INC. RED LIUN Centennial L ij SCOUTI GI RED LIO GIRL SCOUTING Over the past 25 years Girl Scouting has changed in many ways - visibly as well as in ideology. It has kept up with the changing times by restructuring its programs and interests. To keynote this progress a new version of the Girl Scout Promise was adopted in the 70's: On my honor, I will try To serve God, My country and mankind And to live by the Girl Scout Law. The words are changed but the goal is the same - to serve God and country and to help others. To futher emphasize the transition, in a visible way, the Girl Scout emblem changed from the traditional trefoil medallion to the new version which signifies the new focus of Girl Scouting. fig? it N' W w9g. .. min ,J GIRL scours Trefoil Girl Scouts Medallion Adopted 1979 5 3 , ff1-V . .. .35 Ellgllln- 5 l'..,5'!l .gill ,Win iv I ls' f 31. ' .1335 ,. The adoption of the new emblem in 1979 is just one of many significant forward steps made by Girl Scouting during the last 25 years. Another dramatic step was the restructure of the age groupings to lessen age span and thus facilitate programming for girls with common in- terests and abilities. Prior to 1963 there were three age groups. In that year four age divisions were established on the basis of school grade. First, second and third graders are Brownies. Juniors are fourth and fifth grades. Seventh, eighth and ninth grade girls are Cadettes. Senior Scouts are tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students. ln Red Lion the Girl Scouting program involves over 325 girls and adult leaders, a considerable increase over the 210 that were registered 25 years ago. St. John's United Church of Christ Tro p 69 was the first Girl Scout group in Red Lion, being clljartered in 1941. This troop was still active in 1955 with Mrs. N. Eugene Wictorial Shoemaker as Scout eader. She was succeeded by Mrs. James iDonale l Sheffer. In 1963 the troop number was chang- ed to ii' 095 and became the Junior Troop with Nancy Klinefelt r as Leader, assisted by Mrs. Donald iArlenel Lartz a d Portia Hall. 1975 saw Mrs. Robert fMaryJ McFarla d take the reins as Leader with Mrs. Annabelle Huntzm n as her assistant. Beth Miller took over as Leader 'n 1978 with Mrs. Robert Alana Werner and Lin- da Kla old as her assistants. Their program consists mainly f badgework and camping experiences. At pre- sent th re are twenty five members of Junior Troop 91095. Ca ette Troop 4507, first led by Mrs. James iDonale nl Sheffer gained assistance from Mrs. Charles iMariel etz. In 1964 the role of leadership transferred to Mrs. D vid iAnnl Reichard whose assistant was Mrs. Walter i aryl Becker. In succeeding years Mrs. Donald fMary E lenl Sayres and Donna Yoas served in the role of assist nt for Cadette Troop 4507. Then, in 1970, the Troop erged with the program of St. Paul's United Methodi t Church. Ov r the past twenty-five years there have been many c anges in Brownie Troop activities, both in style and pro ramming. As the Girl Scout and Brownie Pro- mise ch nged, so did the uniform. The change in age groupin s now include first graders in addition to second and thir grade members. A n w Brownie B Patch was begun. In this pro- gram thf scout can earn a patch each year while working together with her fellow troop members. Since there are five programs, or areas, of activity she can earn all five patches, each of a different color, over a span of five years. Thus, those girls who are members of Brownie Troop ff 08 for three years earn their first three patches there a d then can move over into the Junior Troop, earning the additional two patches during the two years of Junior involvement. To Else funds for their programs these girl scouts sell calenda and the familiar Girl Scout Cookies. Lea ers of the Brownie Troop over the past twenty- five yea have included Esther Rohrbaugh, Mrs. Donald iDoroth l Reever and presently Mrs. Ruthann Young. Mrs. Yo ng has served since 1967 being assisted over the yea s by Mrs. Donald iDorothyl Reever, Mrs. Earl The First One Hundred Years 7' H DAVEY OPERATION DONN CORPORATION ACCESS FLOOR DIVISION South Main St. Ext., P.O. Box 191, Red Lion, PA. 17356 Manufactures of Donn Severn Total Access Floor Systems Also A Complete Modern Job Shop: Metal Stamping, Welding, Fabricating, Production Machining Facility Congratulations to Red Lion Borough's 100th Birthday! FROM RED LION COUNTRY CLUB RD. 4, RED LION, PA. A. W. FAHEY, General Manager AEI: M mg F 29 PHIllIPS York 848-2254 848-2652 RED LIUN Dentennial L a lCarolynl Markel, Mrs. Roy lAnnl Wainwright, Mrs. Richard lMarianj Baer and Mrs. Ronald lMaryl Rodgers. Bethany United Methodist Church Following the emphasis of Girl Scouting which is to learn about oneself through interaction with others, the girls of Bethany U.M. group have concentrated on com- munity activities. Some of their involvement has been to serve as guides at Laucks Musuem on Springwood Road. Many streets and alleyways have been cleaned as a result of their Clean-Up Days. Babysitting is provided during PTO meetings at Mazie Gable and Edgar Moore schools. They provide tray favors for the Mobile Food Service pro- gram. At the Memorial Day parade the girls distribute American flags for the Red Lion American Legion. As part of the Echo Valley Neighborhood the Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes of Bethany U.M. are ac- tive in functions of the Hill and Dale District. The present leaders are: Brownie Troop 3548, Sandy Fry and Becky Hickey, Junior Troop 9494, Donna Spahr and Bonnie Stein, Cadette Troop 3181, Sara Hannigan, Karen Miller and Cynthia Attig. St. Paul's United Methodist Church This program boasts a membership of 71 girls. Brownie Troop 4551 has 14 members and their leaders are Mrs. Larry Smith and Mrs. John Bugash. During their meetings on Tuesday evenings, they work on special pro- jects. Throughout the yearly program they visit places of interest in the local area. A usual annual highlight is a one day bus trip to a place of cultural and educational value. Brownie Troop V552 is led by Mrs. Dennis Barley and Mrs. Dale Eaton. Assisting with this troop of 22 members is Miss Rona Donagher. The troop meets on Monday evenings. Their activities parallel those of Troop 4551. There are two Junior troops. Troop 4453, with a membership of 21 girls, meets on Tuesday evenings and is led by Mrs. Judy Klinger and Miss Roberta Ebert. Troop 9562, led by Mrs. Rodney Brenneman, has a membership of 14 girls and meets on Monday evenings. Junior Scouts do many of the same things as Brownies but on a larger scale. Their trips are usually taken on weekends and many times are camping experi- ences. Much of their time is spent working on extra credit projects to earn proficiency badges. A well-remembered highlight of St. Paul's Girl Scout program occurred in the summer of 1960. Troop 5253, known as the intermediate troop at the time, worked on many projects to earn money to travel to Mexico. Twenty scouts and eleven adults made the trip by camping their way across the USA and into Mexico. The leaders for the trip were Mrs. Ralph Tarbutton, Mrs. Richard Grove and Mrs. Donald Landis. Grace Lutheran Church At resent, there are three active troops in Grace Lutheralifs Girl Scouting program. Primrose McCullum leads the Brownie Troop of approximately twenty girls. The Junior troop of twentyfour members is led by Karen Kupp. Mrs. Natilie Miller is in charge of the Cadettes as well as a small group of girls in a Senior Patrol. Rec gnizing this as a world of well being, a world of art, a w rld of the outdoors as well as the world of today and to orrow, the Girl Scouting program of Grace Lutheran attempts to strengthen and reinforce each girl, through group projects, to reach for the goals and ideals that will make them good citizens and leaders of the future. An example of a group activity is Craft Day. This in- volves every age group and gives each girl the opportuni- ty to learn how to make things such as yarn dolls, soap dishes, rnarionettes and, by using common items found 1 , ' 9 1 at home make useful articles for their family or friends. In 79 the Year of the Child, an International Day was hel at Fairmount Middle School. Each troop in at- tendanc chose a foreign country, learned about it and taught t e other girls of the other troops about that coun- try. Son s, games, dances and foods were some of the subjects of interest from each country. Events such as this, wh'ch help the Scouts to understand their foreign neighbors and their cultures, will ensure the world's future. During March each year the scouts of Grace Lutheran join with all Girl Scouts to honor their founders as well s the beginning of scouting in the Red Lion Area. Troops repare storefront window displays, usually per- taining t badge work. Other subjects are crafts, trips and campou s. Many troops attend church services as a group and als take part in church services and Sunday School prograrlls. These activities also include the parents. A filrmal dinner and awards night is held every year to whic all the families of the girls are invited. Thr ughout the Girl Scout program at Grace Church one leacl7er's name stands out. Mrs. Jane Sechrist was in- volved with scouting for more than twenty years, giving precious time and sharing her talent with many girls in ways. Each girl who shared scouting ex- countle perienc s with Mrs. Sechrist will always be grateful to her for her uidance as she taught them concerning life's true values. Girl Scouting is far more than camping and cookies - it is a varied and well rounded program that helps prepare the young girls of our community to be active and contributing members of society and leaders of tomorrow. The First One Hundred Years Even the birds have their own Homes IUMBER 8 SUPPIY 00. 157 E. BROADWAY, RED LION, PA. PH. 244-4087 EXCAVATING CONCRETE JAMES F. FAVINO rw - ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTOR Owner of a Utility Firm Specializing in Water and Sewer Line Installation Since 1938 Rear 119 S. Franklin St. 0 Red Lion, Pa. 0 Phone 244-2025 RED LlllN Centennial L n BOY SCOUTING Troop No. 28 Red Lion's first church affiliated boy scout troop was chartered in 1922 under the sponsorship of St. Paul's EUB Church fnow St. Paul's United Methodist Churchl. Today Boy Scout Troop No. 28 continues to maintain a constant interest in scouting. G. W. Barnes was the organizer of the troop and served as the first Scoutmaster in the years 1922 to 1929, and again in 1932 and 1933. He was succeeded by: Hal Strobeck 1930-315 J. C. Hildebrand 1934-445 Ray Haugh 1944-605 Robert Reise 1960-615 Dale Cooper 1961-625 Charles Poet Jr. 1962-645 William Linnemans 1964-655 LeRoy Hanna 1965-685 Glenn Wise 1968-725 James Eaton 1972-79 and Blandi Kinard who presently serves as Scoutmaster. In the years of 1933 to 1940 the troop also spon- sored a Sea Scout Patrol which boasted two units - Mer- rimac and Old Ironsides. Skippers of the units were G. W. Barnes and Joe Hildebrand. In the troop's past history there are some outstanding events to which its members point with pride. In 1933, three scouts, Clyde Sinclair, Paul Stein and Bert P. Stein, Jr. received their Eagle Scout Awards from President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House, Washington, D.C. The first National Jamboree was held in Washington, D.C. in 1937 with three members of Troop No. 28 in attendance. In 1950 the second National Jam- boree in Valley Forge, Pa. was attended by two members of the troop. Santa Anna, California hosted the third Na- tional Jamboree in 1953 - which saw four members of Troop 28 participating. Again in 1977 representatives of the troop journeyed to the National Jamboree in Butler, Pa. Eagle Scout Awards have been awarded since 1960 to Robert F. Landis, Robert E. Dunnick, Steven Laucks, Jeffrey Wise, Jeffrey Cooper, John Sanford, Jr., Brian McCabe, and Kevin Garner. Scouts who have traveled to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico include Steve Laucks, Jeff Wise, Jeff Cooper, Mike Poff, Kevin Garner, Douglas Garner, and Thomas Keener. In addition to the preceding events, and while main- taining local troop activity, the scouts of Troop No. 28 are active in summer and winter camping experiences at Camp Tuckahoe, and attend Spring, Fall and Winter Camporees sponsored by the Mason-Dixon District. In 1948, Cub Scout Pack No. 28 was chartered with Dale Keeports as the first Cubmaster. The pack has been continuously active over the years and the current Cub- master is Carl Criswell. There is also a Webloe Den led by Mike Poff. Troop No. 29 Troo No. 29 was chartered on May 15, 1927 under the sponfaorship of Bethany EUB Church Inow Bethany United Methodist Churchl. Mr. H. L. Haines, a Sunday School teacher in the church who was keenly interested in young boys, was instrumental in the establishment of that first troop. B. . Nebinger, the first Scoutmaster, served from 1927 to 930. The following men have served as Scout- master o Troop No. 29: Curvin Ness 1930-385 Thomas Lloyd 19395 Richard H. Ziegler 1940-425 John Shermeyer 19435 James Kehr 1944-455 J. C. Keener 1946-495 Raymond R. Smith 19505 Dale R. Smith 1951-551 Frances Grim 1956-585 James Wilkins 1959-605 Marlyn Gohn 19615 Gordon Stamets 1962-645 Richard Shoff 1965-685 Raymond Smith 1969-715 Donald I-Eildebrand 1972-735 Richard Doellinger 19745 Gregory tabley 19755 Phil Watkins 19765 William Burns 1977-781 Wayne J. Strawbridge 1979-80. Assi ting Scoutmaster Strawbridge are: S.A., Robert De La Rlnde, Sr.5 Scouting Coordinator, Donald Kellerg Committ e Chairman, Gregg Miller5 Secretary, Valda Strawbri ge5 Treasurer, Donald C. Paules5 Committee member , Russell Stabley, Randall Miller, Charles Sprenkle, George Ziegler, Cherryl Paules, Phyllis De La Ronde, and Judy Mellotg Sponsor Advisor, Pastor Lyle S. Bundy. Troop No. 35 Troop No. 35 was started as a joint venture of Grace Lutheran and St. John's Reformed Churches in 1928 as the direct result of two enthusiasts, N. Neiman Craley and Em ry Welty. A charter was issued June 1, 1928. Professo Harvey J. Becker was elected Scoutmaster and N. Neim n Craley and Emory Welty served as Assistant Scoutma ters. Harvey Becker served as Scoutmaster thru 193 . In 1930, Emory P. Welty assumed leadership of the Tr op and continued until 1933. The next to serve as Scout aster was Russell E. Yoas who served until 1936. In 1937 and 1938 the troop was inactive. In 1939, St. John's Church reintroduced the Scouting Program under the leadership of Franklin Hart- man. The following year Charles W. Myers became Scoutma ter and served until 1941. In 1941, Alvie R. Miller todsk charge of the Troop and continued thru 1942. In 1943, J. Edward Hall became Scoutmaster and served until 19 6. Alvie Miller again became Scoutmaster in 1947 an continued to serve until the close of 1952. Robert aylor became Scoutmaster in 1953 and served until 1960. There were 28 boys registered in the Troop during the Diamond Jubilee Year I75thl of 1955. Donald The First One Hundred Years Bus co., INC. P o Box 271 - Red Lion, Pa. 17356 - 717-244-4591 110 East Walnut St. CONGRATULATIONS RED LION Serving the community since 1939 Floyd W. Warner Earl D. Warner President Owner Red Lion Bus Co. E.D.W. Transportat COMPLIMENTS THE RED LION AMERICAN LEGION ,,.5,LtLlgu, .gg R I Q , 5'1 4:1 Ax-Q Wg 5 Vg, -V31 Q 5 www E Fbkiye' S Post ff 543 1920 FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 1980 60 Years of Service to Our Community and its Veterans 3 '69 4 SPA' E 8 0 A:: AUTOMAUC 0 z TRANSMISSION SPECIAUSTSQ g NEW S RE-MANUFACTURED PARTS: COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRING Q AUTO AIR COND SVC llllllll R.P. NEFF 8: SON Contractors 8z Builders COMPLETE SERVICES U 77' F - LLL ' E 1 CQ 'S CONTRACTORS AIR CONDITIONING ' W ill ? me 4. -1 -1 T li W 'L- El lu? M ummm ELECTRICAL HEATING SERVING RED LION FOR 52 YRS. RED Ll0lll Centennial ' 880-1980 1 E their owi 1933, as Troop 35, St. John's United Church of Christ: Back row: Troy Posey, Louis Klein, Mark Kennell, Steve Heffner, Jeff Rohrbaugh, Scout Master Gene Garner. Middle row: Trent Miller, Daron Smith, Todd Knisely, Phil Miller. Front row: Bobby Hoover, Mark Koons, and John Wykel. Reever took over the Troop in 1960 and served as Scout- master until 1967. Clair M. Garner served the Troop through the years 1968 and 1969, and turned the leader- ship of the Troop over to Richard Miller, who served 1970 thru 1975. There were no Troop activities during the years 1976 and 1977. Troop No. 35 was reinstated in May of 1978 with 5 boys under the Scoutmastership of Gene D. Garner. There are presently 15 Scouts taking an active part in the Troop activities. A typical year of activities of the Troop consists of a New Year Week Hike, Camping in the mountains in January, Klondike Camporee in February, Gettysburg Trail Hike in March, Trout Fishing trip in April, Spring Camporee in May, Valley Forge Trail Hike in June, a week of Summer Camp at Camp Tuckahoe, Fall Camporee in September, a hike in October, and several fund raising activities such as scheduled scrap paper drives and candy sales. Troop No. 41 Scouting started at Grace Lutheran Church as a joint venture with St. John's Reformed Church. The first charter was issued June 1st 1928, and the Unit No. was Troop 35. Prof. Harvey J. Becker was Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters were N. Neiman Craley and Emory P. Welty. Prof. Harvey J. Becker, in 1975, completed fifty years of active service with scouting. He has received the Silver Lamb and Silver Beaver awards for his outstanding service to scouting. Grace Lutheran Church assumed sponsorship of P. Welty listed on 1 Scout Troop which was chartered April 17, Troop No. 14. The first scoutmaster was Emory , who served, from 1933-37. Four boys were the first charter - William Day Jr., Preston H. Eisensmith, Harold C. Klineyoung, and Walter R. Springer - Richa Kinard, Smith. 1938-42 no scou Feb. 28, No. 41. Nine boys transferred to the troop that first year d M. Holland, Robert H. Holland, Richard E. elle Klinedinst, Francis Schutt and Earl S. ichard E. Kinard was scoutmaster from The 'lcharter was discontinued in 1942 and there was ing program at Grace Lutheran Church until 1958 when a new charter was issued for Troop Donald Wolf was scoutmaster from 1958-59, John Bucher served as scoutmaster from 1959-63, Richard 1963-68 197 1-74 sent scoi Eaton from 1963-64, Sterling Smith from , Roy Grove 1968-71, Charles Murphy from , G. Kenneth Strausbaugh from 1974-76. Pre- ltmaster is Gene Burk. The were five boys on the first charter in 1958 and IT - the troo has grown to an average strength of 20 boys. On Feb. 28, 1965 Explorers Troop, Post No. 41 was chartere troop of discontin The The first 19 boys 1970 th for the older boys. The first Advisor to the even boys was Gerald E. Heiss. The charter was ued in 1973. Cub Pack No. 41 was chartered Feb. 28, 1957. cubmaster was Donald J. Wolf and there were on the first charter. The pack has been very ac- re were 38 boys on the charter. The current cub- tive and has started many boys on the trail of scouting. In master i George McCullan. The First One Hundred Years CONGRATULATIONSIIIII - RED LION We Are Glad To Have Had The Privilege Of Serving This Community For The Past 60 Years D. E. Horn 81 Co. of Red Lion, Inc. RED LION, PA. 17356 pennfield feeds DISTRIBUTORS - PENNFIELD POULTRY, DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK FEED FARM CHEMICALS - BULK FERTILIZER - SEEDS - CUSTOM GRINDING - GRAIN DRYING 84 STORAGE xx ii ii glregulfaurz gizurg P.O. Box 65, R.D. 2 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, Penna. 17356 Telephone I717l 244-7683 Complete Insurance Service Since 1938 W. A. Thompson 8: Son Shirley Sc Clair Neff, Owners GENERAL CONTRACTORS SINCE 1908 506 BOUNDARY AVENUE PHONE 244-1920 HORNE'S BODY SHOP Nobody's Perfect 137 E. Broadway Phone 244-1905 nrnuqn Centennial 1880-1980 F E Since the formation of the troop, 14 boys have was chfrtered in January 1978 and has grown to a received their Pro Deo Et Patria Award, which is given by membe ship of eighteen. The program includes members the Lutheran Church of America for special religious and from the Red Lion, Dallastown and Windsor areas. Scouting reclaimed actiritieisipdufteiln the chugch' Rom' Activities of Explorer Post 609 are governed by mumtv an Ome' n a Hon O 151 Seven Oys ave regulati ns set down by Boy Scouts of America, the reached the rank of Eagle Scout, and five boys also have Commjnwealth of Pennsylvania and by Leo Fire Com- Eagle Palms. The troop has not only given boys an op- pany portunity to improve themselves within the community ' and church, but has provided four adults with the Th? math thfUSt Ot their Pfogfam is to tfaih the Lutheran Lamb Award, which is presented to adults of membe 5 th the U59 Ot all tVP95 Ot tire, YGSCUC and the Lutheran Church for outstanding works in the com- munity, church and Mason-Dixon District. Scouting at Grace Lutheran Church flourished and has grown due to the many adults who have unselfishly given of their time and talent. EXPLORING Exploring is a program of life experiences for young adults between the ages of 14 and 21, under the guidance of business, professions, associations, trades and institutional sponsorships. Exploring was developed by the national Exploring Division, Boy Scouts of America, to bring young men and women voluntarily into contact with adults who can provide them with examples of character, citizenship, and knowledge. Out of this association young people can find their present and future roles as individuals in society as well as helping them relate to future employee markets and community service. Fire Post No. 609-Leo Fire Co. of Red Lion The officers and members of Leo Fire Company saw a pressing need to expose young adults to the world of the volunteer firefighter. With five young men, the post emergency equipment and procedures. Included in the training is the proper use of breathing apparatus, ladders, and rescrue tools such as those used to free victims trap- ped in a skills ga engine uto or industrial accidents. Important also are the ined in laying supply lines to feed water to fire umps, as well as learning to handle small hand lines usid to extinguish many types of fire. Leo people Fire Company is very proud of the fine young f Explorer Post No. 609 and look forward to their cohtinued association with, and leadership in, our COTTITTIUI Inlv Ludwig, member learning military iity volunteer fire company. Explorer Post No. 683 - U.S. Army Iay 1979 under the leadership of Sgt. Robert A. Explorer Post No. 683 was chartered with a ship of four young people who were interested in about the opportunities and challenges of service. Membership is growing steadily and is e anticipat vantage d to increase as more young persons take ad- of the Army's delayed entrance program. Son trips to r witness the military in action and to explore careers in the U.S. Ar l ie of the activities planned for the post are field military bases, especially Fort Indiantown Gap, to TW BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, ORIGINAL Standing, left to right: G. W. Barnes, Scoutmasterg Clarence Frey, Joseph Stine, Donald Moore, Henry Herrman, Warren Weaver, Herman Snyder, Hal Dean Poet, Cletus Miller, Denton Ferree, Charles Flinchbaugh, David Stein, Ervi The First One 160 NO. 28 119221 Chester Smith, Bernard Frey, Mervin Sheffer, Lafean Kneeling: Preston Smith, Ellis Jacobs, Nolan Snyder, and Kenneth Poet. Years - F i U10 .-G Ill! E U ,Ev and Red Lion centennial Parad Bi U9 adi le 0 tw Dallastoum etween the 'U :.D M.. 1:-8 QC 2315 Q5 E : cr U, E o wh E o JI .J ua Z U Q-I CD if 32 8. JQQQMM i T, ' 1 . Fy f i i V , .1 X, , E TW 3 . :gg . ' :: ..:. , 'Lv' -- X! xv' V, .Elia I 1' 'NL ' t 4.11- Q 15 gli' is rr K 1:-' 'U 5 ne L1 ands, Bicentennial an BI O ago -csm'g fi ABQ? 161 Queen Q8 I-U: iw N Em ffl' lun il! 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Each office is independently owned and operated INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF REFERRALS 8500 OFFICES COAST TO COAST MASSIVE ADVERTISING RESIDENTIAL ' COMMERCIAL 0 INDUSTRIAL IH 323' Appliance, TV 8z Stereo :IA .4'I'A.F:F:i Sales 8z Service iii ii' ' ' :':e:1:1:l::: Celebrating Our 18th Year In Red Lion, Pennsylvania E' E' RIDDLE' OWNER DALE REALTY CO RED LION YORK 244-4574 764-8565 45 E. BROADWAY 804 LOUCKS RD ELTZER Bros. Ford 5 1 North Main St., Ext'd. Red Lion Ph.: 244-7677 H ICKEY TOYOTA RTE. 24, CAPE HORN ROAD RED LION, PA. 244-8532 REU l.l0N Centennial L ii SPORT It's been said that athletic competition builds charac- ter. That idea has been well received in Red Lion. Red Lion Area School District is a member of the York County lnterscholastic Athletic Association and fields a team in every sport sanctioned by the Y.C.I.A.A. ln ad- dition, organized sports are popular on many levels throughout the community. FOOTBALL The Roamers Club organized football as a com- munity sport in 1932. Originally coached by Charles Leber, they played on the old North Main Street baseball field. In their first year of competition, they were the York County Amateur Champions. The York County Football Conference was formed shortly thereafter, but disbanded in 1934 when the Sunday Blue Laws prohibited Sun- day football games. A semi-pro team, the Red Lion Lions, was in ex- istence in the 196O's. In more recent years, they have become the York County Lions. Red Lion High School's first experience with football was short-lived. A high school team played a few games in 1920 but was disbanded when one of the players, Gus Welsh, broke his arm. The team was coached by Charles Jack Horn. Football arrived to stay in the autumn of 1934. That high school team was coached by Charles Nitchkey and posted a record of two wins, three losses and one tie. The Lions played West York twice that year, beginning an un- broken series of annual contests that would become the oldest rivalry in York County. The first championship came only two years later when th Lions won the Tri-County Championship in 1936. Tine Tri-County Conference consisted of Red Lion, West York, Lititz, Shillington, Elizabethtown, and Ephrata. Champio Nitchkey coached that squad as well as the nship teams of 1937 and 1938. Red Lion l-figh Sehool's first football team-1934. Still first undmgl Red Lion: ference a military l head coa 1944 sea 1945 and nder Nitchkey's leadership, the Lions had their eated season in 1941. The early 1940's saw s entrance into the Lower Susquehanna Con- nd the Bi-County League. Nitchkey was on ave during World War Il and was replaced as h by Charles Spangler during the 1943 and ons. Paul Hangen coached the Lion gridders of 1946. Charlis Nitchkey returned in 1947. Red Lion won the cham ionship that year. Nitchkey's last year as head The First One Hundred Years GIAMBALVO PONTIAC BUICK INC. 895 W. BROADWAY 0 RED LION, PA. 17356 PHONE: 244-4547 IW B LI I C K SAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1929 PHONE 244-3395 0 27 SOUTH MAIN STREET RED LION, PA Lloyd I'I. Smith RAD1o - TELEVISION IIYIIII an APPLIANCES APPLIANCES TV-STEREO APPLIANCES 43 N. Main St. ' Phone 244-7049 ' Red Lion, PA 17356 LION PHARMACY -,Air It 5:5551 10 W. Broadway X 7, Red Lion, PA J NW. - Phone 244-4450 RED LION Centennial 11- 1' 1880-1980 E the ot 1963 new h citizen footba Penns Roses L. Horn Field under construction-1961. Ions football coach was 1951. He was replaced by Thomas Yost in 1952 and Frederick Sample from 1953 through 1956. Ronald Abe Fitzkee began coaching in 1957. The Lions had a losing season the following year. They have capturj grid co Horn F Charle capacit won ar York C followir kee, th mance others, the lon hers were from Lancaster County. Red Lion also d the Conference of Roses co-championship in l ong with Donegal and Manheim Township. Bv CD this time the Lions were playing football in their me at Horn Field. Prior to this time, Red Lion's ntests were held at the West End Athletic field. eld was made possible by a land contribution by Heckert Horn and the generous gifts of the of the community. With a comfortable seating y of well over 5,000, it is the largest and finest stadium in York County and probably Central vania. i S S ll l 9 19353 was Red Lion's last year in the Conference of nd the first year of a 37-game winning streak. The won the last six games of the 1963 season. They undefeated championship their first year in the I ounty League in 1964. They were undefeated the g two years also. Under the able coaching of Fitz- quarterbacking of Sam Neff, and brilliant perfor- I by Danny Smith, Steve Moley and a host of the Lions gained statewide recognition for having B l est winning steak in the country. h d I A This Lion gridders ran rampant the first three years in a on V one since' the Yo k County League. They scored over 400 points in Red Lion was a member of the Conference of Roses 1965 with their closest game a 28-12 verdict over South Lion f when they won the championship in 1959. It was the only York County school in the Conference of Roses. All 'WTWWW lnniunif ,wh K. . . mf VII 1 l 'f W I 1 'twigg 4 ' :nur- LWB ,run iestern. It all came to an end in 1967 when Red I M 2 l to Hanover 20-19. 'mnxur' lnlmffl E' ,. - 1 'TX 'vt W-9-'elftn-1 1 '?l' 1?-9 2- rf -HQ' ww: ' 6 Q 1 gfi 'Q A V If 7 113' ' 3 ' I O ILA' 1 t1il.A.nt-aw 'C , ' ' Red Lion High School's Championship Football Team-1978. Row 1-H. Dan, B. M. Fissel, S. Miller. Row 2-J. Arnold, W. Markle, N. McCallum, D. Garner, T. Gr Smeltzer, M. Nace, T. Young, W. Young, T. Anders, B. Runkle, M. Silar, C. Siford, Gerhart, D. Redmond, D. Shoftt, J. Fletcher, D. Silar, J. Kinard, P. Hileman. Row D. Ackenbach, G. Berger, T. Craio, B. Donagher. Row 6-D. Ahearn, J. Seitz, J. Gipe, R. Shoff, S. Johnson, B. Myers. Row 7-J. Shoff, M. Snyder, B. Grove, D. The First One Hundred 168 K i aper, S. Sun, H. Lentz, A. Bennett, W. Smith, D. Fidler, m, C. Seitz, S. Workinger, K. Meck, E. Boro. Row 3-D . Thomas, N. Crone. Row 4-F. Young, J. Murphree, C R. Walter, J. Poindexter, J. Smith, D. Jones, S. Riddle 5- Dgnnbar, D. Posen, K. Baughman, T. Fisher, A. Shaffer, D hoff. Years CCNGRATULATIGNS To Red Lion And Its Citizens On This Their 100th Anniversary From H. NORMAN FISHEL 81 SONS, INC ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE 32 North Main Street, Red Lion, Penna. Phone: 244-7681 The Service That Satisfiesm vounff ndependenr lnsumnfe AGENT SERVES YOU FIRST L .J QD RED LIUN Centennial L ii Ronald Fitzkee's brilliant coaching career ended after the 1968 season when he accepted the position of Senior High School Principalg a position he holds today. Donald Dyke followed Fitzkee as the Lion mentor in 1969. He continues his outstanding career today. The next undefeated championship came in 1970 in the midst of a comparatively brief 15-game winning steak. Upset victories over Hanover and Central at the close of the 1971 season were the first wins of a new dynasty. Nate Neff fSam Neff's brotherl quarterbacked the undefeated teams of 1972 and 1973. Bobby Orwig was quarterback during the undefeated 1974 season. Scott Fitzkee, Paul Holland, and Steve Nuzum were standouts throughout the three seasons. Spring Grove caught up with the Lions in 1975, but not before they amassed 34 consecutive wins. Fitzkee is currently an NFL Philadelphia Eagle. Red Lion won the championship again in 1978. A highlight of that campaign was a 45-8 shelacking given to York High in the first-ever meeting of the two schools. Since 1959, Red Lion has won championships ten times. Eight of those came after Red Lion joined the York County League in 1964. That's more than all other championships won by other York County League, Divi- sion 1 teams combined since 1964. West York was always the big game of the season since the mid-193O's. The last 25 years has seen the growth of the Red Lion-Dallastown rivalry. Since the series began in the 195O's, Dallastown has been Red Lion's nearest geographic rival, but in almost every case the Wildcats were no match for the Lions. Since the late 196O's, however, the calibre of Dallastown football has steadily improved to the point where the Red Lion- Dallastown game is always a hard-fought highlight of the season. Football is a vital part of the community. Not just in terms of the players, of which there is always a large turn- out, but for the thousands of fans that turn out for the games, home or away, rain or shine, win or lose. The overwhelming success of the teams and the fine character they display will always be a source of deep community pride. No discussion of Red Lion High School football would be complete without mentioning the Booster Club. It was organized in 1955 to further the interests of Red Lion High School sports within the community. It's first president was Lee Brymesser and has been coordinated by Horace Vasellas on many occasions over the years. The Booster Club has come to be known as the source of organized community support for Red Lion High School's football program. BASEBALL The grea! team of about 1903-T. L. Kaltreider, Mgr. Top row: H. L. Haine , Sam Bush, Oliver Rider, Bob Quigley, Bert Smith. Bot- ' tom row: Joe Roberts, Lee Boughtel, Chester Shields, Bill Fickes, and Clau de Herrman. The first baseball team was formed in 1889, making baseball baseball the earliest organized sport in Red Lion. The first diamond was located on East High Street. It was then moved to a location off the north side of East Broad- way, n t far from the Square, and from there to Fair- mount gark. One of the best remembered playing fields was the next location of the baseball diamond on the east side of North Main Street very near the site of the original Red Lion Tavern. An organization called the Red Lion Athletic Association, consisting mostly of former baseball players, was larglily responsible for the promotion of baseball in Red Lio . It was the Red Lion Athletic Association that purchased and developed the West End Athletic Field. The total cost was S5,000.00. The Athletic Association maintained the field from 1924 until 1929 when the field was sold to Red Lion Area School District. Today plans are underway to make extensive improvements to the West End Athletic Field. Lights for the playing field, Red Lion's Baseball Stadium soon after its construction inY1T913. Girls displzglng high school banners are: l. to r., Iva Welty, Lenora Smith or lizabeth Sechrist, Viola Flinchbaugh Pettit, Louise Hetrick, Miss Fiero, CPD, f?J, Pansie Ziegler, Esther McGuigan, Q?l. The First One Hundred Years 170 ' o FUNERAL HOME, INC. 145 E tBroadway ' Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356 ' 7171244-6991 or 843-7525 ' Pius S. Ol 'I S p OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE FROM THE SAME LOCATION Recent renovations and convenient oft street parking have made us one of the finest funeral homes in York County Two other convenient locations Heffner Funeral Home Heffner Funeral H of York, Inc. of Jacobus, I 1701 W. Market St. 53 N. Main St York, Pa. Jacobus, Pa. Sincere sensible service Family owned 8a operated s' vb RONIKE FOAM INS ULA TORS, INC. 213 East Lancaster St. Red Lion, PA. 17356 URETHANE FOAM INSULATION SEAMLESS ROOFING FIREPROOFING COMMERCIAL 8: INDUSTRIAL ONLY RED LION Centennial Q- l 1880-WSOE restroorr Con the Cen the tean would b ' an joyed th ti Red Lioi The an impo fielded c York C Legion t sport still the Juni Playoffs 5, lwnitiififui .Q A North Main Street Baseball Field-1913. ed in the through? is, bleachers and playground facilities are includ- project. imunity baseball teams have been in existence ut the years from junior leagues right up through ral League teams of recent years. To mention all is, all the coaches, and all the championships an enormous task. Baseball has certainly en- most widespread participation of any sport in Red Lion American Legion Post 543 has played rtant role in baseball. The men's Legion team hampions in the now-defunct Twilight League in tunty in the 1940's and 195O's. The Junior am for high school age boys is the only Legion in existence in Red Lion today. In recent years, or Legion team has advanced far into the State including many County championships. 38 JK T? X. X. i 2 :P ' 1' 6 mst ,im i, L-gg. si Iii' sal Red Lion Baseball Team- 1905. Front row-Robert Quigley, Claude Hermann, Harry row-John LaMotte, Worley Neff, Jack Fishel, Sterling Olp, Ervin Marks. Haines, Sam LaMotte, Beeze Wallick, Joe Roberts. Back The First One Hundred Years 172 Ill' MARKEY'S BUILDING MAINTENANCE 226 S. Pine St. 0 Red Lion, PA 17356 0 7171244-2469 STEAM CARPET CLEANING - JANITORIAL SERVICE FLOOR CLEANING 81 WAXING 'Lf-Q: CALVIN T. PAFF, JR. Electrical Contractor PHONE RED LION 244-3067 280 N. MAIN sr. RED NON, PA. 17356 CARL E. ANDERSON 82 SON, INC. - Contractors and Builders 433 S. MAIN ST., RED LIDN, PA. .' BARRY K. ANDERSON ' Q PHONES 244-2665 86 755-0297 REALTOR X ---- MULTIPLE COMPUTERIZED LIST Real Estate Co. 417 S. Main St., Red Lion, PA 17356. A division of W.A.S. lnc. We are proud to be a part of Red Lion's Centennial Celebration. George Collier Kim Moyer Jackie Smith Delores Druck Arlene Paules Ed Sweeney Dolly Gerber Joyce Shaeffer Raymond R. Smith Will A. Smith See us when buying Realtors of and selling real estate the 80's RED Ll0N Centennial L r Baseball came to Red Lion High School in 1928. The Lions started off by winning the York County League championship that first year. Hugh K. Johnston was their coach. Championships were also won in 1933 and 1934, by this time under the direction of Charles Nitchkey. High School baseball was for the most part inactive during World War ll, but the Lions returned to the field in 1945 winning the York County championship. With Paul Hangen as their mentor, they repeated as champs in 1946, 1947, 1948, and 1954. Ronald Fitzkee began coaching in 1955 with a championship squad. The Lions won the Southern Divi- sion championship in 1957 and 1958, the County championship in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, the division championship in 1964 and the county cham- pionship again in 1965. Charles Coombs began coaching in 1967. The County championship returned to Red Lion the following year. Richard Orwig began coaching in the early 1970's. Red Lion won the division championship in 1978 and the County championship in 1979. l Red Lion High School's Championship Baseball Team-1979. Row 1-J. Schnetzka, R. Walter, J. Smith, T. Grove, T. Snyder, R. Barner. Row 2-M. Lloyd, S. Laird, T. Shoff, P. Dinsmore, W. Heindel, S. Poff. Row 3-B. Gilbert, S. Kohlbus, S. Winters, D. Shearer, P. Seitz, B. Gipe, M. Hildebrand. Late-Forties American Legion Team. Front row: P. Young, B. Hanna, J. Keesey, H. Henshaw, A. Seaks, V. Wingler. Back row: C. Senft, G. Fake, R. Warner, B. Snyder, L. Brymesser, K. Koons, A. Grothe, D. Seitz, H. Horn, H. Keesey, R. Bull. BASKETBALL Back row, left to right: Arthur Adair, Earl Rost, Sam Seitz, Prof. Wm. H. 30. Front row: Donald Hollway, Willis Young, Charles Leber. 19 9-1920. The roots of basketball in Red Lion are in an old church l cated behind the modern day Red Lion Tavern fthe forrller First National Bank Buildingl on North Main Street. Prlmateur basketball teams were playing there as early as 912. The Roamers Club became an active basketball sponsor in 1925. They continued to produce quality basketball teams throughout the 1920's and 1930's. An organization called the Numa Club fielded basketball teams in the mid-1930's. The Yellow Jackets followed them in the latter 1930's. The American Legion, as in baseball, played a significanq role in basketball from the mid-1940's through the mid- 950's. They won the County championship twice, and the State championship twice in addition to being State runner-up four times. ln 1949 the Post 543 team advanced to the semi-finals of the national tourna- ment. In the mid-195O's, the Legion was instrumental in forming a six-team community league. Bask tball at Red Lion High School was one of two sports avgilable in the 1920's. iThe other was Track.l Coached by Walter Rothensies, the Lion's won the York County Scholastic Basketball League title two out of the first three years of the League's existence. The League was formed in 1923. Hugh K. Johnston coached the championship teams of 1927 and 1928. The title was won agai in 1929 under the direction of Charles Olp. Charles ltlhtchkey coached the Lions to a co-champion- ship with West York in 1931. They won the champion- ship outri ht the following year. Championships followed in 1936 jhd 1938. The First One Hundred Years Flowers From CI-IAS. A. SCHAEFER 8L SON 7 Karl W. Schaefer Springwood Rd. R.D. 3, York, PA TE. EFw OR,'ST Phone 741-2862 WORLD Wm Benjamin DIET Z PAINT 8: SUPPLY CO. MOOYCA Queensgate PAINTS YORK, PENNA. 17403 Congratulations to Red Lion Citizens PHONE 244-0672 TAYLOR STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDINGS - PORTRAITS - COMMERCIAL GLENN A. TAYLOR 437 NORTH MAIN STREET PHOTOGRAPHER RED LION, PA. 17356 TI-IE FIRST FURNITURE PLANT IN RED LION Congratulations To The Citizens of Red Lion On Their 100TI-I ANNIVERSARY ZELL BROS., INC. STORE FIXTURE MANUFACTURERS nnn LlllN Centennial ' 880-1980 if W - Chl-Trles Spangler began coaching in 1943. Paul 'l 'M Hange took over in mid-season, 1945. Nitchkey return- ed the following year, and the next championship came in 195 under his leadership. Da id Ziegler took over the reins in the mid-1950's and co ched the Lion Varsity basketball teams into the early 1 Carlin followe began i Henry Division up short first aga Red Lion High School Basketball Team-1979. S. Winters, N. York C Crone, L. Bowles, M. Heislor, B. Gipe, R. Shoff, T. Grove, C. Fer- ree, P. Dinsmore, B. Stump, S. Kohlbus, S. Johnson. into the they had and Ce. Und State Clih 60's. Gable Snyder coached into the mid-1960's. hine became head basketball coach in 1966 by Richard Bieda in 1971. Anthony Carrozza 1973 and continued through the 1979 season. toner will take over the reins in 1980. er Carrozza, the Lions made it to the Eastern playoffs twice. Unfortunately, the Lion s came on both occasions. Both were close contests, the lnst Dallastown in 1974 and the second against tholic in 1979. York Catholic went on to win the ss AA title in 1979. Red Lion advanced further P.I.A.A. District 3, AAA playoffs in 1979 than ever done before. The Lions defeated Steelton ntral Dauphin before falling to Reading in the semi-finrtls. No AAA team from the Y.C.I.A.A. has ever h gone fu CT. American Legion Basketball Team-1948. Front row-Ness, Rexroth, Keeports, Su Snyder, Burke, Zeigler, Horn, Day, Mott. l on, Brown, Burke, Stine. Back row-Frey, Brymesser, The First One rrunare Years 176 1 cA5l1vErs! larllbwne lllf IllllIllEllS BANK . 106197 .A 716611119911 lilfvhem .i.i. :i:.?..i., since 1883. The Drovers 8 Mechanics Bank, 30 South George Street, York, PA 17401 Offices in: Mt. Rose - Richland Avenue ' York County Shopping Center - Roosevelt Shopette 0 Oueensgate Shopping Center - Emigsville - Windsor - York Haven. Member ED.i.C. P.O. Box 231 Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356 717f 244-401 1 On behalf of our employees, we would like to extend best wishes to our community on its ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY Further, we would like to thank the town, the businesses with which we deal and especially all our employees for 48 years of association and faithful service. G. W. VAN SLYKE 8: HORTON, INC. T. E. BROOKS Sz CO. CIGAR MANUFACTURERS RBD l.l0N Centennial L n TENNIS Tennis had its origins in Red Lion in the 1920's. The Roamer's Club held a Tournament in 1927 in which 14 men participated. Twelve years later in 1939, the Roamer's tennis tournament had a field of 40 players. Around 1940, the Yellowjackets sponsored a team in the Southern York County Tennis League. The Red Lion Tennis Club was a private organization operating two clay courts just south of the borough off the Red Lion-Delta Highway during the 1930's. The price of a membership was 35.00 a year. The first public courts were built over the site of the old Red Lion Water Company reservoir in Fairmount Park. The original four courts were reduced to two courts in the early 1970's to accommodate the addition of a basketball court. Four tennis courts were built at the rear of Red Lion Area Senior High School when the school was built. They were lighted in 1972 and became some of the first lighted courts in York County. Four additional courts were built adjacent to the original ones in 1973. The High School courts have been the home of summer holiday tournaments for many years. Two clay courts were in existence at Red Lion Coun- try Club into the 1950's. Due to a lack of interest and their unfortunate location directly in the path. of more than a few golf balls, they were removed. Four new hard courts were built at the Country Club in 1976. High school tennis teams played as early as the 1930's. Most of them were on an intramural level. ln- terscholastic teams did play from time to time, but not with any season-to-season regularity. Tennis was once a part of the School's annual Track Meet. Red Lion High School's modern day tennis team was organized in 1966. The team was coached by Paul Hangen through 1969. Edward Howes coached from 1970 through 1975. Doran Frock has served as its men- tor since then. High school tennis used to be an autumn sport, but became a spring sport a few years ago. TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY Track is the oldest sport at Red Lion High School, dating back to 1919. Dual meets were relatively uncom- mon at that time. Instead, larger county-wide and inter- county meets were held in both fall and spring. ln- tramural track was also popular. John E. Geesey was one of the first Lion track coaches followed, of course, by Charles Nitchkey. Since 1926, Red Lion has always fielded a team in the annual York County Track Meet. Dual meets and triangular meets became more com- mon d ring the 1950's. Today's track season is com- posed dif a major season in the spring and a minor season in the Jwinter. The season is divided into dual meets, relays uch as the Shippensburg Relays and Suburban Relays, the York County Track Meet, and the District and State Track Meets. Red Lion had several outstanding track s asons in the mid-1970's. James Fondarvest coacheg those teams. Fondarvest's former assistant, Bill Krouse, coaches the Lion track squad today. Because running is an essential element of track, cross cc a team early 1 try tea untry is included in this section. Red Lion has had since the Y.C.I.A.A. sanctioned a league in the 60's. Red Lion always fields winning cross coun- s. The team was coached for a time by Fred Miller and is today coached by Marvin Berkowitz. Gol GOLF f has been a principle part of the Red Lion Coun- try Club: since 1947. Its nine hole course is one of the finest in York County. Paul A. Thomas became the first full-time professional in 1955. Ray Carrozza holds that position today. Re Lion Country Club has provided the home course or the Red Lion High School team since its begin- nings in Nitchke Truman 1970. It He was Du 1950. The squad was coached by Charles y until 1966 when Donald Johnson took over. Johnson followed a year later and coached until Iichael Bacon led the Lion golf team until 1972. followed by Donald Walker. to a lack of golfers, no team existed during the mid-19703. The team returned in 1978 under the direc- tion of season. Donald Shook and accomplished a winning WRESTLING After many years of intramural wrestling, wrestling became in pop an interscholastic sport in 1965, and has grown larity in recent years. The Junior High wrestling prograrlfl has already fielded championship teams, and their success is sure to carry over onto the varsity squad in years to with re come. Red Lion has produced winning seasons ularity for several years. Wins over perrenial powerhiuses Dallastown, West York, and Dover are hard to Th come by. team has been coached by Lynn E. Reigle since its incestion and by Tom Sinibaldi for the past few years. SWIMMING A swimming pool was built at the Red Lion Country Club in Lion ar Red Lio 956. It was the only swimming facility in the Red a until an indoor olympic-size pool was built in Area Senior High School in 1973. 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Broadway Extd Telephone Red Lion, PA 244-4968 lAcross from Horns Feed Milli RED LION Centennial L ij ming is now available to members of the community at a nominal cost. Swimming became a high school sport in 1975 and met with immediate success. Swimming is the only Vars- ity sport where both boys and girls compete simultane- ously in the same season with identical schedules. Red Lion has always had successful entries in the Y.C.l.A.A. swimming circuit. The Lions are always near the top of the standings. The boys' team is coached by Steve Tracy and the girls' team by Marlene Stein. WOMEN'S SPORTS 1, like Participants in girls athletics, Golden Jubilee: Row 1 - Myrtle Stein, Virginia Grim, Alma Brown, Vera LaMotte, Ruth Sprenkle. Row 2 - Marian Gemmill, Martha Shaffer, Anna Love, Dorcas Stitely, Grace Lutz. The 1970's have seen an ever growing interest in girls' sports. Recent years have seen the addition of track, basketball, tennis, and swimming to the girls' sports pro- gram at Red Lion High School. Volleyball and Field Hockey have been around somewhat longer on an in- terscholastic level for nearly a decade. The girls' track team coached by Phil Anderson, has never lost a Y.C.I.A.A. meet. The girls' tennis team has shown promise over the past few years to a point where they are considered a championship contender. Jay Vasellas is their coach. Sharon Surdich coached the field hockey team, the oldest interscholastic girls' sport at Red Lion. Peggy Neff is the volleyball coach and Ellen Ferrell coaches girls' basketball. The Girls' Athletic Association QG.A.A.l has been developing girls' sports since the 1930's. Intramural com- petition in basketball, volleyball, and mushball was an im- portant part of school life since the 1920's. Red Lioif High School's Girls Championship Track Team-1979. Row 1 S. Lloyd, P. Lloyd, K. Anderson, C. Shenberger, T. KilgoreT'T. Wisman, T. Martin, P. Miller, L. Warner, L. Jones, P. Wolfe. Rpw 2-J. Gladfelter, C. Peters, P. Lee, S. Blaser, N. Kitz- miller, . Hutson, M. Rawhouser, J. Biser, J. Heindenrich. Row 3-C. H nshaw, D. Jackson, C. Barlet, D. Billett, W. Fisher, E. Daughe , D. Gutierrez, B. Haines, V. Lee, L. Hutson. Row 4-M. Hildebra d, L. Horn, K. Markley, L. Young, S. Blouse, A. Wallace, B. Hain s, N. Lenhart, T. VanZant. Row 5-T. Cooper, K. McBrien, L. Burke, C. Myers, L. Fitzkee, J. Green, D. Sipe, B. Manifold. Row 6-Coach P. Anderson, Asst. Coach D. Downs, L. Lauer. RED LION SPORTS HALL OF FAME Hinkey Haines He ary L. Hinkey Haines was possibly one of the most v rsatile athletes of all times. He graduated from Red Lizrn High School in 1916. While in high school, he was involved primarily in baseball. This was community baseball since high school sports were only, in their infancy. Haines entered Lebanon Valley College in 1916 where team. he played a major role in shaping their football Aftgr serving in World War I, he entered Penn State in 191. . He earned varsity letters in baseball, football, and ba ketball. Haines was an All-American in both foot- ball an baseball at Penn State. He could have excelled in track al o, but that would have conflicted with baseball. In professional sports, Haines had the distinction of playing for a championship major league baseball team, the 19 23 New York Yankees, as well as a championship professional football team, the 1927 New York Giants. When Babe years. becam e was with the Yankees, Haines played alongside uth. His major league baseball career lasted 14 Affr his career as halfback for the Giants ended, he their offensive coach from 1926 through 1931. The First One Hundred Years K J .S. Thompson Co., Inc. F N Fabricators of Structural 85 Misc. Steel Distributors of Hollow Metal Doors 85 Frames RED LION ttentennial L ij Haines was an N.F.L. official for a time after he finished coaching. ln later years, Hinkey settled in the Philadelphia area where he became active in Little Theater as an actor and director. He died on January 9, 1979. . 5 ,. 4. -9 v . -ag Q i , . WVU 5-SA Hinky Haines and Babe Ruth in York-1923. Charles Nitchkey Charles Nitchkey may well be called the Father of Sports in Red Lion. Although he was not here for the very early years, his contributions during the growing 'years of Red Lion athletics helped shape the teams of today. Since joining Red Lion High School in 1929, he coached football, baseball, track, basketball, and golf. Nitchkey also served as Director of Athletics for portions of three decades before his retirement in 1972. Under his supervision, Red Lion High expanded its athletic pro- gram of basketball, track, and girl's intramurels to include football, baseball, tennis, golf, wrestling, cross country, and girls' field hockey and volleyball. Generations of Red Lion athletes could sum it up in one word. To them, Charles Nitchkey was Coach . Sam Neff S m Neff quarterbacked Red Lion High School dur- ing th he we Glory Years of the mid-196O's. From Red Lion, t on to quarterback for the University of Delaware during some of the best years they have had. He return- ed to Red Lion's Fairmount Middle School in recent years where he teaches math. Dan Goodyear Dan Goodyear graduated from Red Lion in 1974. An ou .standing high-jumper on the track team through- out hi h school, he became Red Lion's first State Cham- pion asf the State Track Meet in May, 1974. He establish- ed a njw record at 6'9.75 . After high school, Goodyear W2 Dt n to the University of Pittsburgh where he con- tinued his high-jumping career. H basket career football In school. nesota farm cl compli Butch Wynegar rold Butch Wynegar was a standout in football, all, and baseball. His football, and basketball ended after he suffered a leg injury in the first game of his senior year. May of 1974, just before graduation from high Butch was drafted by the American League Min- Twins as a catcher. After only two years in the bs, he was moved into the majors. Among his ac- hments, are the first American League home run ever to play in the All Star game and Rookie of the Year. organiz hit in t e New Orleans Super-Dome, the youngest player H l e continues to be a vital part of the Twins ation. Scott Fitzkee Scott Fitzkee is the most versatile athlete to come out of Red basket Lion since Hinkey Haines. He excelled in football, all, and track in high school, and in baseball in the Ameridaan Legion Junior Circuit. He was the first Lion to play in Ohio in pionshi Aft: to play ed a P the Pennsylvania Big 33 football game against 1975 and won the P.I.A.A. 100 yard dash cham- p his senior year. er graduation from high school, Fitzkee went on football at Penn State. As a split-end, he establish- nn State record for touchdown pass receptions. He alsf punted for the Nittany Lions. Hi wide r there i success is continuing in professional football as a ceiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. Fitzkee's career only beginning. The First One Hundred Years ' I . Jaycee Creed We believe: That faith in God gives meaning 2 and purpose to human lifeg V That the brotherhood of man V transcends the sovereignty of nations That economic justice can best be C, lj vvon by free men through free Mr 'Q enterpriseg ED he . That government should be of lavvs ' rather than of meng ' C That earth's greatest treasure lies in human personalityg ' . - A And that the service to humanity ' is the best work of life. FORTY YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE GROVE'S TIRE SERVICE Goodyear Tires Custom Retreading 24 Hour Road 8: Field Service PHONE 244-9413 95 TAYLOR ST., RED LION, PA. 17356 Compliments of RED LION LGDGE OF ELKS B.P.o.E. 1592 RED LION Centennial ll- 1380-1980 I I comm nity. The Roamer's Club, the Red Lion Athletic Associ tion, the Yellowjackets, and the Booster Club Several athletie Organizations have played avitalrole fostere interest in athletics and funded those efforts. in promoting sports and organizing teams over the years. Only t e Booster Club remains l0Cl351, but all their C0m1'l' They have been mentioned throughout this writing in to the Community Should be appreciated eVeY5' those areas where their contribution was made. They are tlme 3 I-lon team lakes llle field in any SPON- singled out here to emphasize their importance in the Tootball game at West End Athletic Field-1954. VF u n I p an I I I Roamers Club - 1930. Front row G Wilson R. M S an ler L P. Olewller, E. Blouse, W. J. Rothensies, G. - - , - P 9 . - Folkomer. Center row - K. Poff, G. Gohn, A. Rost, C. Nitchkey, H. nan, R. Gemmill, H. Olp. Back row - P. Waughtel, C. B. Frey, P. Hess, R. Ellis, J. Kaltreider, D. Murphy. The First One Hundr Years 184 BOB ROBINSON INSURANCE 36 N. Charles St. Red Lion, Pa. Where serving you is our pleasure ZIEGLER AD SPECIALTIES Calendars-Promotions-Premiums Hundreds of Gift Ideas Life - Home -- Auto - Health RED LION, PA. Business - Mutual Funds 7717, 244-3462 phone Bus: 244-5172 Patsy Ziegler Dave Ziegler Res: 927-6623 AUTO FIRE BILLET INSURANCE GLENN INSURANCE W. T. Bill Billet, agent 683 South Main Street Red Lion, Pa. 17356 Business - 244-9716 Home - 244-5368 Selling a need - Not a policy LIFE HEALTH AGENCY, INC. C. MARTIN NEFF, AGENT 106 W. BROADWAY RED LION, PENNA. 17356 OFF. 244-3646 RES. 244-8355 RED LIUN Centennial 11- ii WARS-As They Aifected Red Lion . N . 'VB 'Ci The first entrainment of drafted men leaving Red Lion, September, WORLD WAR I The following account of Red Lion during World War l was written in the 1930 Golden Jubilee Book: The World War, with its upheavals and horrors, fears and thrills, sorrows and joys, has become an event of history. Upon the ashes of a dying world rose new generations and a new civilization. The changing force of this catastrophe has brought on a rejuvenation of peoples and the remaking of the face of the world. Red Lion has played her part in this drama of life, true to her best traditions. There is not known a single in- cident in which Red Lion Borough has failed to do or ac- complish what she had set out to do. When war broke out, Red Lion willingly submitted to the inevitable. There is no time to reason why, but to act, to do and die. Red Lion was permanent headquarters for the LOCAL BOARD FOR DIVISION No. 2, County of York, State of Pennsylvania. Offices were opened at the Leo Fire Engine House, July 30, 1917. The Board members consisted of Dr. W. H. lVlcCurdy, Delta, Pa., Chairman from July, 1917, to March 21, 1918, C. E. Myers, East Prospect, Pa., Clerk from July, 1917 to 1917. March 1917, April, Creek , 1919, Dr. J. C. Atkins, Red Lion, Pa. from July, to March, 1919, and Chairman of the Board from 1918, to March, 1919, Samuel H. Smith, Muddy Forks, Pa., from June, 1918, to March, 1919. The Cllerks of the Board were Arthur S. Ziegler, Red Lion, 1919, Pa., Chief Clerk from August, 1917, to March, Arthur McGuigan, Assistant Clerk, October, 1917, to Nogember, 1918, James W. Knaub, Red Lion, No. 2, Pa., coldier Clerk from September, 1918, to January 1919, Gover G. N. ing sta Board Lion f S. S. Laucks, Attorney, Red Lion, Pa., served as nment Appeal Agent, and Dr. J. C. Atkins and Dr. Yagle, of Red Lion were members of the examin- iff of physicians. C. E. Smith was Chairman of the of Instruction. Citizens and school teachers of Red rmed an efficient board of volunteer helpers for the loclal board. Tl ships registr 1918, Septei select vice, their ie territory of the local board covered eleven town- Ind thirteen boroughs of York County. The 1917 tion consisted of 2,235 registrants, of June 5, 226 registrants, August 24, 1918, 46 registrants, nber 12, 1918, 3,270 registrants. The men, d from the 1917 registration, had all gone into ser- fthe June class, 1918, 2596 were already serving ountry and an additional 996 were ordered to mobili e when the Armistice was signed. During its ser- The First One Hundr d Years 186 In behalf of our employees who have served us so faithfully throughout the years, we extend Congratulations To Red Lion and its citizens on this their 100th. Anniversary From H. L. NEFF 8: C0., INC. Red Lion, Penna. Makers of Golden's Blue Ribbon and White Orchid Cigars nnnmqw Centennial I!- -so-wsu F E vice, the Board inducted 600 men, 64 men enlisted in Knaub, of Red Lion. He was a printer by trade. He left various departments of the service of the United States home in September, 1917 and was stationed at Camp Army and Navy. Red Lion's first memorial shaft. Of the contingent of Red Lion youths in the service of their country during the war, five dedicated their manhood upon the altar of their country, making the supreme sacrifice. David E. Miller, Private, Company I, 313th lnfantry, the son of Mrs. Annie Miller, of Red Lion, born in North Hopewell Township, where he attended Strayer's School. Prior to the war he was employed in the cigar in- dustry in Red Lion. Private Miller received his training at Camp Meade, Maryland, for two months and was sent overseas in July, 1918. He was engaged in the Argonne Forest Drive, wounded September 26, 1918, and soon afterwards died from the wounds received. Walter Bryan Herrman, Private, Company C, 145th Regiment, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Herrman, of Red Lion, and husband of Mrs. Helen Landis Herrman, of Linden Avenue, York, Pa. Soon after entering the ser- vice, he was sent to France as a member of the American Expeditionary Force and was stationed on the Verdun Front. While doing active duty in the Meuse-Argonne Drive he was killed in front of Mont Falcon on September 26, 1918. Howard B. Olewiler, Private, Company H, 314th ln- fantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Olewiler, of Red Lion, Pa. Before entering the service he was working at the cigar making trade. He left home in May, 1918, for Camp Meade, Md., and was sent to France during July, 1918. He was taken ill with pneumonia and died at Base Hospital No. 380, October 16, 1918. His body was brought home some time later and given a burial with military honors. Clarence E. Knaub, Corporal, Company F, 316th lnfantry, 79th Division, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mead overs comp , Md., until July 7, 1918, when he left for as. Corporal Knaub lost his life with two of his nions by drowning on July 24, 1918. Walter E. Grove, Private, Company C, 145th lnfan- try, sc After n of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Grove, of Red Lion, Pa. several months of intensive training, he went overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces and was ki lled in action while fighting in France on November 4, 19118, a week before the Armistice was signed. O the fo First Lawr State Baubl com T 20, 1. live in casior street f the men from Red Lion who served in the war, llowing won commissions, Dr. Jesse Derrick, from ieutenant to Major, William Mervin Grove and nce E. Rost, Assistant Pay Masters in the United Navy, Curvin Grove, Harry L. Haines, Orville itz, Second Lieutenants. Besides these, a good numrbler of our local boys were promoted to non- issioned officers. e first entrainment of drafted men, on September 17, represents an event and a spectacle which will the minds of every one who was present on this oc- i. There was a record breaking crowd, an extensive parade, there were speakers and bands, there were scenes indescribable, pathetic and inspiring. N ot only did the Borough of Red Lion and her peo- ple gite the utmost of their capacity in man power, but their mighty ontributions in money and work to enable that dynamo of American war activities to run smoothly and efficiently, to strengthen and stiffen the backbone and fighting reserve of our armies, were always most liberal and quickly forthcoming. When the army of an u Ame ple of rs and givers at home showed, from day to day, in mistakable way to what heights of greatness can manhood and womanhood, and childhood, Red Lion were not missing in this noble attitude. ln a t e war activities and campaigns, comprising the ou cil of National Defense, Red Cross, Liberty Loans, War Re top!! avings Stamps, Food Administration, War Chest, ion not only gave her quota, but went over the y a good margin. Prominent leaders in this work workefn ri will and can rise in the days of need and danger, the peo- ll h C n d C Were . S. LaMotte, Chairman of District 4 of Council of National Defense. This district comprised Red Lion, Wind Chan Bran Distri ings or, Felton and the townships of Windsor and eford, H. L. Haines, President of Red Lion h, American Red Cross and War Chest Drive in t No. 4, Robert E. Glenn, Chairman of War Sav- tamp Campaign, District No. 4 of York County. The First One Hundred Years 188 P ' B Graphics, inc. 510 Wise Flvenue ' Red Lion, PO. 17356 .1 522 ' E11 E E ILIT A E IT.1 AAT 30071 Bmzm uduifom B005 Binding H Tel. C7175 246-1604 PRECISION CARBIDE TOOLING, INC. 267 CHERRY ST., RED LION, PA. 17356 PHONE: 17171 244-4771 MANUFACTURE AND SERVICE OF CARBIDE AND STEEL TOOLS EOR MACHINING WOOD PLASTICS AND METALS I l ' nnnuqn Centennial li- -iso-wsu il W bound. Men who had seen long service, men with the horror? of war written upon their minds and branded lThe following account was taken mostly from Red upon t. sif bodles' After V'J Dav Onhseptelflbel' 2f 17451 Lionvs Diamond Jubilee Book., Red Li n saw its World War ll soldiers, sailors, marines World War ll has left its permanent mark on Red Lion as it has on every other community. Twenty-seven young men gave their lives in the ser- vice of their country, many were wounded and hundreds suffered the hardships of battle in every part of the globe in every branch of the armed services. Best available records show that 808 men and women from the Red Lion area served their country during the 1941-1945 conflict. Those who made the supreme sacrifice during World War ll were: Richard E. Bull, Ross A. Burkins, Arthur H. Cooper, Joseph J. DiLullo, John E. Fauth, Preston S. Flinchbaugh, John J. Frank, William E. Frey, Thomas W. Frutiger, John D. Gemmill, Jack T. Harvey, Hobart C. Hivner, Richard C. Hoffman, Richard M. Holland, Charles A. Laucks, Kenneth L. Minnich, Eugene E. Myers, Gideon K. Myers, Paul W. Myers, Harry W. Stabley, Guy E. Shoff, Denton N. Sprenkle, Paul A. Seinfelt, Andrew R. Wallick, John P. Willwert, Melvin L. Wise and John W. Witta. The impact of war came slowly to our community. The draft was a new word for the generation of 1940 but men grasped the significance when they were sum- moned to the high school building and later to draft board offices to register. Numbers pulled from a fish bowl in Washington were important to countless families as the military service of their sons, husbands, fathers and brothers depended upon their selection by drawing lots. Draft classifications and age categories were important topics of conversation. Red Lion's first draftees left even before Pearl Har- bor. Almost unnoticed they departed, some never to return. But the actual declaration of war in 1941, added new anxiety for those in the service and those still at home. Red Lion cooperated heartily in the war-time restrictions - blackouts, air-raid drills, gasoline and food rationing and others. Residents of Red Lion bought war bonds and did lonely aircraft spotting. A hugh pile of scrap metal on a North Main Street lot was an indication that Red Lion was doing its bit. A service flag was hoisted in the square and the number of stars increased as the war was prolonged for several years. Several families received official telegrams that carried the sad news of injuries or death of loved ones. When victory finally came, Red Lion relaxed a bit. A parade and shouts of celebration marked V-E Day on May 7, 1945. Some of the men were soon homeward and otlller service men coming home. Officially, Red Lion welcomed them back in October, 1946, gvith a huge two-day welcome home celebration that in parade welcorr Lion's distribui luded dinners, dances and the most outstanding of the decade. The same year, a community .e home book, listing the service records of Red World War II veterans in its 208 pages, was fed. The book was the fine effort of a citizens' committee who during war years printed the L'Red Lion Echoes? men an -x ', a monthly community newsletter sent to service d women. 1, , .mth-.3 -, fy- I in ,-.. X , tg X .R . L., tr f L, L . I y ,- -2 , ' 4 1. i - llx -555,1 l W 'K' tml, ' ll V fl Y N ,Jai Left , A X , w-sg: 1 it V .. ATN . ' Q i f.pff'V ff , ft I . 'tif' 4 , c s .in - ,S 1 QL 'TTT l lg, iff, 1 4 K i fs i , Q xl l li l I X X it .n 1, K. ' t Q f t'tf'l1 i N -i it N 5 l l is-it r W ft -C r 2 5' if J tl ' ' lt rw-r ,Q 1 -X Q an fx , ' A 1 i , ,.- - ' .f-'kt - ' . H H -1 'ty ' t 'xg-,M ' t' V 1 1- i-' 337 ' :- 1- - -. , X- '- 2-. jo- ' . Ffh Red Lion s community war memorial at Fairmount Park. On chilled dedicat 12-foot November 14, 1948, Red Lion gathered on the oundary Avenue slope of Fairmount Park to its community war memorial. There, on a granite shaft, our town inscribed the names of the 27 World War ll dead and the five Red Lion men who gave th Th eir lives in World War I. ughts of war vanished quickly from the minds of most Rid Lion families in the post-war years, even though the call of young men for military training con- tinued, but not for long. United KOREA Korga was not designated as an official war, but the tates began to give air and naval support to the South Koreans on June 27, 1950 from orders given by Preside tHarry S. Truman. On June 29, 1950 the use of United tates ground troops was permitted in Korea. On July 8t. General Douglas MacArthur was named com- The First One Hundred Years xr' . , 1 u u congratulatlons QQ' 'N 1 E xc . 00 ed Lion on your Centennlal Celehratlon' Buchart Horn BASCO Assoclates Consulting Engmeers Archltectsflilnglneers 'YVJKJKJDKJ' W 'S 6' 'S 6' 3 ' ' Cv' 6 : . : Q .a . - . . I Q Subsidiaries of PACE Resources Inc. ' I Q ' x S: 5 ' '70, 0 0 0 I s s s s Q X' ' I 1 I 4 8 5 s x 1920 1980 - - I-lAKE'S SERVICE Serving Red Lion for 60 Years CENTER 5 Winterstowri Rd., Red Lion, Pa. 17356 GRAIN FLOUR FEED Engme Tune, UP - Gur Specialty COMPLETE CAR CARE SERVICES: Carburetors ' Brake Service Sttl t' 'Atl Pdt0T' 8: Taylor Ave' M'8LP' R'R' EEi'attleii?eiC:OElubricaEi?onrCSeiflxEEe Sala? Red I-mn, PA. Guaranteed Tune Up Phone 717-244-2006 Ph. 244-1573 BOB HAKE - Mgr. RBD LIUN Centennial fl- a mander in chief of the United Nations Command, but was replaced in this post on April 11, 1951 by General Matthew B. Ridgway. During the Korean War, 23,300 Americans were kill- ed in action. One of them was from Red Lion - Joe Thomas Klinefelter, a first lieutenant in the United States Army. He was the son of Joseph and Ethel Klinefelter, a 1947 graduate of Red Lion High School, and a 1951 graduate of Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in accounting. Joe left a wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Jynes Ann, who reside in Lancaster. He went to Korea in January, 1953 as a 2nd lieutenant in field artilery, and lost his life on July 23, 1953. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his courageous activities on the day of his death. There was no final victory won in the Korean War, but the truce documents were signed on July 27, 1953. VIETNAM The first U.S. regular troops landed in DaNang, Viet- nam in March, 1965 during the administration of Presi- dent Lyndon B. Johnson. The Vietnam War had actually begun in French Indochina in 1946, and our country had sent soldiers classified as advisors to Vietnam prior to 1965. The U.S. involvement in the Vietnamese War was very unpopular and a time of social unrest involving millions of Americans. lt was a time of peace demonstra- tions, riots and draft dodging. lt saw an end to the customary military draft that was replaced by a lottery in which birth dates were pulled out of a fish bowl in Washington, D.C. It was during this war that four young people were shot to death at Kent State University in ohio by National Guardsmen during a riotous peace demonstration. Fortunately Red Lion had no people shot for dem nstrating, nor were there any riots. However, there wdfe people from the Red Lion area who fought in Vietnam . Some men were wounded, and three young men were killed. The first young man from the Red Lion area to give his life was Lonny Leroy Mitzel on January 6, 1967. He was the the Win High Sc degree i on of Gerald and Mildred Mitzel who live along rstown Road. He was graduated from Red Lion ool in 1961 and York Jr. College in 1963 with a Business Management. Lonny was married to Susan Fritz of York only seven months prior to his death. He was an Airman 2nd Class in the U.S. Air Force. On Joseph Crossro was a Pr ugust 28, 1968 the Red Lion area lost James riswell, the son of David J. and Ruth Criswell of ds. James attended Red Lion High School. He vate lst Class in the U.S. Army, and served as a paratrooper. The Richard area's last casualty of this war was Jeffery Allen on who lost his life on May 22, 1969. He was the sonfbf Stewart M. and Joan M. Richardson of Main Street in Red Lion, and was a 1968 graduate of Red Lion High School. Jeffery was a Private 1st Class in the U.S. Army. He was killed when his helicopter was shot down in Vietnam. and by troops h Afte In January 1973 a cease-fire agreement was signed, arch 29th of the same year all United States ad been withdrawn from South Vietnam. r the war ended the people of Red Lion went along with the rest of the country in helping to find homes for some of the Vietnamese refugees. The First One Hundred Years 1 , YORK'S FIRST FAMILY OF FINE DAIRY FOODS ' North York fllfll SHIIRINTF ' U 0 Red Lion 0 Shrewsbury FARM 'TM mimi STORES Tw IIWMUI' OPEN EVERY DAY rm rm.AN is : souuus Msncl-lANrs Assocumon CONGRATULATIONS - - I Rr. 74, RED uoN RED uoN Jamesway A 8a P York Bank 8: Trust Co. Lookin Good Cash 8: Carry Warner's Moving 8: Storag Pipkins Pizza Ceramic Hut Dairyland Styling S I Carvel Ice Cream Singer Sporting Goods Rutter's Restaur t Congratulations Red Lion from TOBACCO PRODUCTS Red Lion, Pa. 17356 JANET M. MINNICH DALE D. MINNICH RED LIUN Centennial 11- r RED LION CELEBRATIONS THE GOLDEN JUBILEE The Golden Jubilee of 1930, marking Red Lion's 50th anniversary of incorporation as a borough, was a week long celebration beginning on June 7, 1930 with a fireman's parade as the day's highlight. Newspaper ac- counts say that 10,000 saw 2,000 marchers in 10 fire companies, six bands and four drum corps go over a four-mile route. Other events for the opening day were firemen's demonstrations, a baseball game, a reception and luncheon for the visiting firemen, a band concert in the square when the decorations were illuminated and a band concert and dance at Fairmount Park. The General Committee for the 1930 Jubilee includ- ed: H. L. Haines, General Chairman, N. Neiman Craley, Secretary, and H. W. Sheller, Treasurer. The Committee Chairmen were: James W. Kelly, Sports, Charles N. Gates, Music, M. S. Holtzinger, Transportation, T. E. Brooks, Community Day, C. O. Meads, Decorations, W. J. Neff, Theatrical, A. S. Ziegler, Speakers, Robert Strobeck, Scouts and Lodges, Dr. Otto Strock, Parades, S. S. Loucks, Reception, C. M. Ehehalt, Historical, W. J. Rothensis, Entertainment, R. M. Spangler, Publicity, Rev. E. C. Basom, Religious, A. G. W. Schlegel, Educa- tional, W. C. Frutiger, Patriotic, and C. S. LaMotte, Finance. . f-'if-ff' .X f -A I .. - ,gi alll ' 'l-t - 1 '1- ---sf. ,H 3 gr -- ge-ff ' 'Z' -'Z-+1-U .. ' 1 ' :::13-- M,., -' , ' il l 1 . Q , I F'7?T' 'f'..'iZ'.3 . Lf l, if i -'il ,' ,, 45 .2 -R,-,ful ', , ' ' , ,, 'I 1' ' 1 ' ..-..a.- ' if' f 3 - , RT ' .. ,L '- +'- Uv ----. -1, . fi-.ta 4. ' 'pw-.-' -:.' fe Hu' Uri' 1 Axial. - 4 . rf... F. 'Jin-le 9 in R' - ...ms r, -f r'-K ftgef, :Sify .lm . . if -:wg wig . Clgigiglfr .,.,,q3Hg.f3g sn..,4ng.,..,7..- :?Ftrn. .5 '93'f . 'ff gilt-5i152lf?7f'?1 iffffiifliawllfi ., 1, ,, t ' . V it 'i . ,Q 1-E,... 'I'5,' 1 .ig-I '-:Q-gg5.:'g.gn.z.. A' 'F Qt 1 'Q M K - 'f -51?Ql '1 ' ' '4 g .- -3 ., ' .. f - . -1 . f . - . , Q, I, , H., ,J M, ,,,,,.4. y . . , g v ,ju , . 1 i The John T. Gohn float. Religious Day, Sunday June 8, was marked with special church services, Sunday School reunions, a mass religious meeting and song service at the park in the after- noon but rain postponed the religious pageant scheduled that evening at the park. On Monday, June 9, there was a band concert at the square, religious and that evening a cast of 250 presented the pageant. Tuesday, June 10, was School Day of the Golden Jubilee, and the schools presented an outstanding pro- gram. An estimated 1,000 persons saw the pageant Spirit of Education, at the park. Vivian Smith was n 1 H Quee of Wisdom for the pageant. There were also school clxhibits, class reunions, an alumni reception at the high sc munity 5 We visitatio ool, a band concert at the square and a com- ing at the park. nesday, June 11, was marked by industrial s and the judging of home and lawn decora- tions. For home decorations, W. C. Frutiger, Boundary Avenue. won first prize, D. Frank Kaltreider was second and W. Grant Raub was third. For lawn decorations, the C. O. Meads residence on South Park Street won first prize. A ticipate Fairmount Park that day, 75 Boy Scouts par- in a camporee. A scout parade was held and scout d monstrations were given for the public. 'NUM Te INTERBOROUGH Gas and Fuel Company float. Thursday, June 12, was the day when the two-mile- long par big Gol floats, w ge, commonly referred to since that time as the en Jubilee parade, was staged. Sixty grand ich cost an estimated 325,000 to build, accord- ing to newspaper stories, were in the Community Day parade, people pany's marchin Thursda Albert S. and a ba The First One Hundred which was viewed by approximately 30,000 It took an hour to pass one point. First prize in . l the indi:-Jstrial division went to the Federal Cigar Com- uge and colorful float, accompanied by 200 employees, attired in Spanish costumes. Other events were an address by Federal Judge Johnson, a reception for distinguished guests nd concert at the park. Years -I . ..- H.. .. ,-...,. .....,-.,, . Et ,.., . .I .,.,,.,,. In ,,., . . ,. .. E53 Broadway Aufoparfs Broadway A uroparrs 430 vv. BROADWAY RED LION, PA. 17356 AUTO PARTS - GARAGE EQUIPMENT - MACHINE SHOP SERVICE PHONE 244-4541 Congratulations and Best Wishes Your Friends at THE YORK BANK 8z TRUST COMPANY DAIRYLAND SQUARE OFFICE MEMBER FDIC RED LIUN Centennial 11- ij The Mardi Gras held on Boundary Avenue Friday evening, June 13. was attended by 10.000 people, newspaper articles relate. Friday's program also included sports events, band concerts at the park and square, and fireworks at the park. l The W. B. Warner's Dairy float. The Golden Jubilee of 1930 closed with Flag Day on Saturday June 14. A patriotic parade was held, and other activities that day were a baseball game, a Flag Day program at the park, a veterans' mess, concerts and drills by visiting drum corps and a band concert at the park. The late Harry L. Haines, chief burgess of Red Lion during 1930, was quoted by newspapers as saying that the cost of the jubilee was approximately 3l5100,000, in- cluding the loss in factory payrolls when plants closed down for Golden Jubilee events. RED LION DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION The original plan for the Diamond Jubilee Celebra- tion was to hold a one-day celebration. However, as more citizens became interested in the events, and the various committees brought their reports back to the ex- ecutive committee it became apparent that the people of Red Lion were anxious to have a longer period of celebration. Accordingly, it was decided that the week of June 12 to 18, 1955 would be known as Diamond Jubilee Week in Red Lion. Of course, one of the first things which had to be done for the jubilee was to select a queen. Applications had to be into Warner's Music House on South Main Street by April 15, 1955. The applicants had to be single, between the ages of 16 and 25 inclusive, and residents of the Red Lion Area. Twenty-six girls from the area were contestants. The girls were judged by five judges on per- sonal appearance, personality, over-all manners, character projection, over-all appearance, body carriage in their evening gowns, talent, and mental aptitude. On Saturday, May 14, 1955, Miss Daune Shoff was selected as Miss Diamond Jubilee from ten finalists. To- day Miss Shoff is Mrs. Barry Sitler and resides in Craley. The four members of the queen's court were E. Maxine Wiser, Sandra Fix, Dawn Burg and Sybil Stump. Di Afngrwn V u F ig , ' . - ' I if: -was xg Qu 'i. f:,,,f4: Ei j sggmnt. A xffftf-122.1 H. xt x ' 'l' s.?aTq.2E:b,,, .. i Miss Diamond Jubilee - Daune Shoff fSltlerj. Sunday, June 12, 1955-Religious Day brought a band c ncert at Warner's Dairyland at 6:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. tae community vesper service was held, also at Warnerfs Dairyland, with Rev. Dr. Edward L. R. Elson, pastor f National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C., als speaker. Rev. Dr. Elson was the minister of the ch Eisenh cluded rch of which the late President Dwight D. wer was a member. The choir for the service in- 10 singers from all the churches of Red Lion. Monday, June 13 - Industrial Day with exhibits and tours through various borough industrial facilities. Tu house sday, June 14 - School Day included open Red Lion Area High School. At 7:00 p.m. there Sl was a b nd concert on the high school lawn, followed by a pagealmt in the auditorium. The title of this pageant was Recoll actions and was narrated by Miss Diamond Jubilee, Daune Shoff. The First One Hundred Years THROUGH THE YEARS PROFESSIONAL MOVERS MOVING - Local, Nationwide, Worldwide Moves completely pre-planned. Same operator, same locked Air-Ride Van stan to finish. OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESS MOVES Pre-planning means no business inter- uption. Trained specialists and j equipment to han- dle everything. 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BROADWAY RED LION RED LIUN Centennial rl- ii Wednesday, June 15 - Twirling Day began a baton twirling clinic at the Red Lion Country Club which con- tinued every day until Friday. Thursday, June 16 - Community Day included the crowning of the Baby King and Queen by Miss Diamond Jubilee at Warner's Diaryland. The winners of this contest were Jeffrey Flinchbaugh and Janet Lee Alwood. Also that night at 9:00 p.m. at Warner's Dairyland was the Diamond Jubilee Revue featuring celebrity-singer, Miss Jaye P. Morgan. Friday, June 17 - Homecoming Day started at 9:00 a.m. with the baton twirling contest. LaDawn Fix was the only local girl to win honors. She won a total of 3 awards. This next to the last day of the jubilee included visita- tion of many Red Lion industries, an Aunt Jemima Pan- cake Supper at Fairmount Park and a musical spectacle entitled Pageantry on Parade in the high school auditorium. Appearing in this presentation was Miss America 1954, Miss Evelyn Ay and also the musical group The Crew Cuts as well as recording artists Gloria Mann and Jaye P. Morgan. Saturday, June 18 - Parade Day began with a baseball game at 10:00 a.m. The Diamond Jubilee Parade began at 1:30 p.m. at Warner's Dairyland. The parade was four miles long and attended by about 30,000 people. Gov. George M. Leader and family ap- peared in the parade. The parade was led by the Red Lion Area High School band. The top cash prize of 55300 went to Alpha Fire Company of Littlestown. Also includ- ed in the day's events were a chicken barbeque, a band concert at the park by the Red Lion Concert band, a block party on Boundary Avenue, and finally at 10:00 p.m. fireworks at Fairmount Park. There was also a beard contest during the jubilee. The winners were William Goldman, most picturesque, Carl Ferree, Jr., most appealing beard, and Pius Grim, king beard. Of course the week had to end, and with it the Dia- mond Jubilee Celebration. A lot of work had been done by many people. But the celebration will be remembered for a long time by anyone who attended any part of this grand event of Red Lion. The Executive Committee for the Red Lion Diamond Jubilee was: Earl D. Warner, Chairman, Charles P. McGuigan and Mrs. W. Henry Snyder, Vice-Chairman, Lester D. Craley, Secretary, Mrs. Herman A. Eben, Assistant Secretary, Burgess Raymond D. Roth, Ex- Officio, Richard H. Ziegler, Advertising, W. Russell Strayer, Entertainment, Dr. Woodrow S. Dellinger, Finance, H. Arthur Mayes, parade, M. Myles Heindle, Parking and Traffic, S. S. Laucks, Jr., Publicity, William H. Morris, Program, Jack D. Warner, Queen and Tickets, Charles H. Horn and Hal Strobeck, Advisors, Arthur S. Zeigler, General Treasurer. Re U.S. BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATICN Lion had a huge celebration for the nation's bicentellnial in 1976. Members of the Red Lion Area Bicentennial Committee were: Richard Ritz, Chairman, Thoma Secreta Glenn Gouker On Smith, Vice Chairman, Janice Fitzkee, y, Warren Shellenberger, Treasurer, Ray Eberly, ooper, Horace Vasellas, Marley Becker, Wendi and Lance Barshinger. October 2, 1975 a letter was received by Mayor Evans Fishel announcing that Red Lion had been official- ly desi nated as a National Bicentennial Community. The cojnmittee received a certificate and flag as a result of the recrgnition, and Red Lion's Bicentennial activities were re was flow have a Steckel orded in the national archives. The flag received un at the memorial shaft at Fairmount Park. There was a contest, open to anyone in the area, to ed Lion Bicentennial Seal designed. Miss Sheri was awarded a 325.00 U.S. Defense Bond, a set of Red Lion Area Bicentennial Medals and a necklace for the seal she designed which was judged most appropriate for the Bicentennial. Mehl-Ad Associates of York was selected as the agent for procuring the Red Lion Bicentennial Medals. 5 Red Lion' 1375 J fit- 1975 saislit. Y s Bicentennial Seal. The First One Hundred Years CONGRATULATIONS, RED LION! The past hundred years have brought change, growth and vitality to Red Lion. Through this period, the community has maintained its commitment to productivity, thrift and neighborly concern. The result has been a dynamic, rich and fulfilling quality of life. Though the past and present provide just cause for celebration in this Centennial Year, Red Lion is prepared for a bright future. National Central Bank is privileged to be a part of Red Lion . . . and proud to help it become a better place for all its citizens. 094 QE IMQQQQMILTDN BANK llllll l.l0N Centennial L ij Miss Steckel's seal design was placed on the obverse face of the medal, and a national Bicentennial design was struck on the reverse side. The selling of these medals was designated as the main fund raising source of the Committee. A total of 1,000 bronze medals, 50 silver medals, 400 necklaces lwith the bronze medals placed in theml, 100 lucite paperweights with the bronze medals inside them, and 28 ceramic mugs were sold. Also a col- lection of old photographs, originally printed in 1904 by Walter O. Smith was sold. The Red Lion Jaycettes were responsible for the selection of the Red Lion Area Bicentennial Queen. Her duties were to attend the various functions held during the year as the borough's official representative. In December, 1975 Miss Sindy Shoff was announced as the Queen, with Miss Dawn Jamison and Miss Nan Holland as her court. The Queen was crowned and gifts were given to her and to her court at a Red Lion Area High School Assembly. Nan Holland, Queen Sindy Shoff, and Dawn Jameson. The first function the Queen and her court attended was the Bicentennial Travel-About Costume Ball. They also appeared in the Dallastown-Red Lion Bicentennial Parade. Red Lion Religious Heritage Sunday was observed on February 22, 1976. Most of the churches in the area held special programs during their regularly scheduled services. The Travel-About Heritage Costume Ball held simultaneously at the Red Lion American Legion, Elks and VFW homes on April 24, 1976 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. was attended by over 1,000 people. Buses were provided for transportation between the three ball sites. Pi 'izes were awarded for the best costume and best costumed couple. the loc area. If could o the buil May, 1 most of Thj Red Lion Area Heritage Buildings Program was tion and identification of the older buildings in the the building was erected before 1916, the owner btain a pewter-like metal plaque, inscribed with ding's year of erection, from the Committee in 976. 220 Heritage Buildings were designated, them within the Red Lion Borough limits. The Joint Red Lion-Dallastown Bicentennial Parade was hel parade' d on a rainy May 29, 1976. About Va of the participants dropped out due to the rain. Howevir 3 hours of beautiful entertainment remained starting both th flag b with the 350 member band comprised of Red Lion and Dallastown High School Bands, four drum and Red Lion arers, majorettes, color guards and school There were championship drum corps from states, a Philadelphia string band, a fife and and many more bands, marching units, floats marchers. and Dallastown High School Bands leading the parade. Float prize winners were: The Red Lion and Dallasto' n High School floats, each including their Bicenterlknial Queens and their courts, WSBA Mobile Van, Warner's Moving and Storage, A. C. Reider Well Drilling, 1st Hanover National Guard, Parris Island Detachment Marine Corps, Zarfos Furniture Store, the Red Li n FFA, Superior Mold Builders, Dallastown Elemenfbry PTA, and Seitz Nursing Home. On buried i raise th une 4, 1976 a stainless steel time capsule was a vault beside the Red Lion Area High School money required for the capsule, and obtained building. The students and faculty of RLAHS helped to most of he materials placed into it. The First One Hundred Years 200 WEST END SERVICE STATION MOBIL PRODUCTS David tRedJ Dellinger W. Broadway Ext. Red Lion, PA Phone 244-5231 FOR YOUR ASSURANCE OF THE FINEST IN GRANITE, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN PHILIP S. GOLDEN MEMORIALS film? onficia 3. D1sPLAY I Umm I 127-133 N. Charles si. L-J Red Lion, PA. 17356 RED LION RENT-ALL CO. R 1- i'We Rent Almost Everything' R.D. 5 - Rt. 74 South RED LION, PA. 17356 Phone: 717-246-1637 Sewing Red Lion Area 63 Years I.G.F. KINARD, Inc. Plumbing Air Conditioning Heating Hardware Sporting Goods 238-242 First Ave. Red Lion, PA. REB l.ltlN ttentennial ll- n The capsule is to be opened in the year 2026. Items placed into the capsule included a coverless copy of the 1976 RLAHS yearbook, lists of students and faculty, tape recordings, photographs, slides of present day Red Lion taken by Stewart Knisely, a voter's registration list of Red Lion Borough, a zoning map of Red Lion, and various other records and statistics. EIIIW? 3' all nlI ' nlll .-a-..u.---2--A K' . if . . . 1, ' .pf . , 1. X ' ' f'. sf , . ' gr. , T - -'-' eff.- K Red Lion High School time capsule. hyzxf . There was a Bicentennial Flag Day Celebration held on June 14, 1976 at the Red Lion Area High School Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. sponsored by the Red Lion BPOE Lodge 1592. Otis Moore IV was the speaker, who told the history of our flag and related interesting stories. American Flags as they appeared through the years were displayed by scout troops 28 and 29. The choir of Em- manuel United Methodist Church of Windsor supplied choral accompaniment. There was a special effort put forth in the Fourth of July celebration in 1976 for a Bicentennial Stay-at-Home Program. The program is normally sponsored by the Red Lion Jr. Chamber of Commerce, but this year was assisted by the Bicentennial Committee members as well. The day was ended with a church service at Horn Field with Dr. Woodrow Dellinger as speaker, followed by a concert by the Red Lion-Felton band and a gigantic Fireworks display where the national anthem was sung by an estimated 8,000 people in the stadium. The second Travel-About Ball was held on October 30th as a celebration for the Bicentennial as well as Hallo- ween. The Red Lion Country Club joined in the celebra- tion of the Bicentennial Halloween Travel-About Ball. The Ball was attended by nearly 1,000 people, many of whom were dressed in costume. Prizes were awarded for best judged costumes. Finally there was the relocation of the Seakstown School which was a familiar landmark for 100 years School. T revisit the RED L WEDN Incorp 7:00 P . SATURD 8:00 P SATURD 10:00 A One El o along Cou , . was moved to a spot near Edgar Moore Elementary here it is maintained so future generations can ntry Club Road near the old Warner Farm It old one room school house. ION CENTENNIAL PROGRAM SDAY, JANUARY 16, 1980 - undredth Anniversary of Red Lion Borough ration M.- Ceremonies in Red Lion Community Building. AY, JANUARY 19, 1980 - M.-Inaugural Travel Ball - Participating Clubs, American Legion, V.F.W. Elks, Red Lion Country Club. AY, JUNE 14, 1980 - .M.-Flag Day Program at Memorial Shaft, Fair- mount Park. Program in charge of Elks. Congressman William Goodling will be the speaker, and will present an American flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol to the borough. SATURIRAAY, JUNE 28, 1980 - 7:30 P. FRIDAY, SATUR .-Preliminary Competition for Centennial Queen - Senior High School. JULY 4, 1980 - Stay-at-Home Celebration - Fairmount Park 'Sz Horn Field, Sponsored by Red Lion Jaycees. AY, JULY 5, 1980 - 7:30 Pfgfl.-Final Competition for Centennial Queen 9:30-12: FRIDAY, 7:00 P.l SATURD - Senior High School. 30 P.M.-Queen's Ball - Senior High School. Music by The Citations . AUGUST 22, 1980 - Old Fashioned Days in Town VI.- Beard Judging Contest and Special Music - 1st Block of North Main Street. AY, AUGUST 23, 1980 - Pancake Breakfast at Red Lion Commun- ity Building, Sponsored by Red Lion Lions Club. Old Fashioned Days in Town. 7:30 P.M.-Special Entertainment - Danny Davis and The Nashville Brass with Comedian Corbett Monica - Senior High School. 10:00 P.M.-Second Show - Same Stars - Same Place. SUNDAL AUGUST 24, 1980 - A. .-Religious Day Program - Church of Your Choice. The First One Hundred Years lx, QQ E Wi '76 6 we ,, A E W 1 D117-...Tar-ir .,l FI 'iq ,J 1 QL I' rr-1 fL.5L.Jrr1 Q1 9551 A 12 4 ' 1' ' T1'T--:uv-vsTff,f,N1p. 1. ..-.L- , il' A 'V , r P v 31 Java , r i,fFim,V. A L... . J ,Liu 1, .. , -1-.-:D-f ' 1 A A ,ei l 1 X AHL? A 1 Q ' ' h tl - X 'Y - A k',j-'--W ,,. In S, . T1 ' 1-S, ' Vg 'T X 'T'r'f ,, Y I l ,,.?l4':.4 , . J ,..T.'-QT-.Wli lx. Q -L .7 ' W 1 A. , V .U Q! W M ElIl:lK I. - A .fix Q 'K 1 N X A r 1 ,- , 71: - .. ,-Y- ,,,. . , , BURG FUNERAL HOME, Inc. RED LION, PENNSYLVANIA Serving ALL regardless of financial conditions for Over HaH a Century. kv L53 ,V I . EARL B. BURG HENRY F. BURG EARL R. BURG Founder President Vice President nnnntnn Centennial E 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. - Band Concert in Front of Slide Film of History of The Cigar Industry Community Building by Red Lion-Felton in Red Lion - Periodic Showing at Red Band. Lion Community Building. 4:00 P.M.-Community Religious Service - Horn Field - Speaker, DT. Oswald Hoffman - - Community Choir directed by Donald M. Pancake Breakfast at Community Warner. Building, sponsored by Red Lion Lions MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1980 - Club. Day Time - School Day - Shuttle Bus Visitation of Sports Day - Booster Club Sponsorship Borough School Buildings with School of Bus Transit to Away-From-Home Foot- Administrators in Charge. ball Game. 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.-Red Lion AARP Sponsor- 8:00 P.M.-Costume Centennial Travel Ball - ship of Special Music by Shrine String Costume Judging - Participating Clubs, Band - In Front of the Community American Legion, V.F.W.,Elks, Red Lion Building. Country Club. TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1980 - Town Heritage Day - Old Fashioned SUNDAE AUGUST 31. 1980 - Games. A. .-Sunday School and Worship in The 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.-Display of Historic Memor- Cl1UrCl1 of Your Choice. abilia, Paintings, Antique Decoration, and 3200 P.M.- Centennial Parade - Old Crafts - Community Building and F0rmati0n at Dairyland Square. Park, Parade Route: Old Fashioned Games in Charge of East on W. Broadway to Square. Recreation Director. South on S. Main Street to W. Walnut WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1980 - Street' , P.M.- Dairyland Square - Helicopter Ping Pong gilt on Walnut Street to South Pme Ball Drop. ' , 7:30 P.M.-Community Prayer Service - St. Paul's North on Pme Street fo Horace Mann Church, First Avenue. Avenue' West on Horace Mann Avenue to Senior High School for disbanding, except High School Bandsg Brief Massed Band Con- cert Planned for Horn Field at Conclusion of Parade. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1980 - 6:00 P.M.- Block Party and Square Dance - Spon- until sored by Red Lion Jaycees - To Be Held at Boundary Avenue and Tennis Court Area, Fairmount Park. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1980 - PARADE RAIN DATE - Day Time - Industry and Bank Day - Homecoming Monday, September 1, 1980 Day. If Parade is Held This Date, it Will Start Bus Tours of lndustry and Banks. Moving at 1:00 P.M. Speakers at 100th Anniversary Observance, January 16, 1980: l. to r. County Commi sloners William McKinley and Jay Bair, Congressman William Goodllng, Mayor Evans Fishel, State Senator Ralph Hess, Rev. E. M. Clapp r. The First One Hundred ears To Red Lion and its citizens ' on this their One Hundreth 'Q Anniversary Compliments of i s A CONGRATULATIONS from Kaltreider Motors I l I Print Specialties, inc. your American Motors Dealer 225 E. Clarke Ave. in Red Lion York' PA Serving the Red Lion Area Telephone 843-5857 for 34 years 0 Composition 0 Photo Retouching 0 Mechanical Art 0 Printing Services WGCI5'TV BED LICN - - - 1 1 INTERNATIONAL FM 96.1 SHORT-WAVE AM 1440 RBD Lllllll Centennial ' n- ij RED LION CENTENNIAL COMM Seated, left to right: Carl E. Seltz, General Chairman, Richard C. Eline, Vice Chai President: Mrs. Carl Seltz, Recording Secretary. Standing, left to right: Thomas Chairman: John T. Miller, Legal Advisor: Charles D. Poet, Jr., Entertainment Chair H. Ziegler, Advertising Chairman: Horace F. Vasellas, Program Chairman: Joe S. Chairman, was absent when the photo was taken. ISSION an: Evans N. Fishel, President, Sterling E. Smith, Vice . Holtzinger, Finance Chairman: Ray D. Eberly, Parade an: Roland E. Warner, Finance Vice Chairman: Richard McGuigan, Treasurer. Richard E. Ritz, Centennial Book Photo Courtesy of Taylor Studio The First One Hundred Years 206 ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Richard H. Ziegler, Chairman Stephen Miller Adrian Steen Jesse Warner Arthur IRickl Ziegler Thomas Holtzinger Carl Seitz CENTENNIAL BOOK Richard E. Ritz, Chairman Robert A. Frutiger. Vice Chairman Rev. Louis Barth Ralph Berry Darrell Billett Marilyn Brown Robert Craley Jeffrey Fix Mrs. Jacob Fauth Mrs. Dale Frey Henry Herrman C. Mervin Kaltreider Bradley Kline Una Miller Mr. 8: Mrs. Thomas Shellenberger D. Miriam Smith Mrs. Horace Vasellas J. Richard Zarfos FINANCE COMMITTEE Thomas S. Holtzinger, Chairman Roland E. Warner. Vice Chairman Raymond Workinger. Secretary Joe S. McGuigan, Treasurer RED LION V Centennial tb V tb' Ll: Centennial Commission and Committees THE COMMISSION Carl E. Seitz, General Chairman and Secretary Richard C. Eline, Vice Chairman Evans N. Fishel, President Sterling E. Smith, Vice President Joe S. McGuigan, Treasurer Mrs. Carl Seitz, Recording Secretary Richard H. Ziegler, Advertising Charles D. Poet, Jr., Entertainment Thomas S. Holtzinger, Finance Roland E. Warner. Assistant Finance John T. Miller, Legal Advisor Richard E. Ritz, Centennial Book ADVISORS Ray D. Eberly, Parade Horace F. Vasellas, Program Earl D. Warner Charles P. McGuigan GENERAL COMMITTEES FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE Orlo Achenbach Raymond Arnold, Jr. Betty Hersey Erma Keeports Dortha Ropp Betty Babinchak Malcolm Sias Barry Arnold G. E. Bartholomew Mr. 8: Mrs. Darrell Billett Mr. 8: Mrs. John Bucher Earl Burg Dr. E. M. Clapper Charles Dietz Naomi Dunnick Mr. 8: Mrs. Richard Eline Evans Fishel Mrs. H. Norman Fishel Harold Flinchbaugh Mr. 8: Mrs. Denton Folckomer Janice Fry Mr. 8: Mrs. Philip Golden Mr. Sc Mrs. Herman Goodyear Eleanor Grove Sterling Grove J. Elizabeth Hake Almeda Hildebrand Clara Hoffman Paul Hoffmaster Mary Hollway Mrs. Thomas Holtzinger Mr. SL Mrs. Edward Howes Frederick lnners Stanley Keeports Truman Koch Mr. 8a Mrs. Clarence Miller Edna Mitzel Charles Myers Naomi Myers Mr. 8a Mrs. George McCallum Samuel McFarland Charles McGuigan Alice Newcomer Charles Nitchkey Mr. 81 Mrs. Pius Olewiler Mr. 84 Mrs. Clair Paules Mr. 81 Mrs. Walter Ranck David Reichard Mr. 8a Mrs. Jay Roseman Anna Sechrist Mr. Sr Mrs. Robert Sechrist Mr. 8: Mrs. Carl Seitz Stewart Seitz Mr. 84 Mrs. N. Eugene Shoemaker Mr. 82 Mrs. Charles Stouch D. Miriam Smith Mr. 8: Mrs. Sterling Smith Mary Arnold Snyder Mr. 81 Mrs. Sterling Stine Mr. 8: Mrs. Robert Taylor H. Vernon Tyson Mr. Sz Mrs. Horace Vasellas Mr. 81 Mrs. Donald Warner Jesse Warner Mr. 8: Mrs. Ward Yorks PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chairman Thomas E. Horace F. Vasellas, Smith. Vice Chairman Mr, SL Mrs. Charles Ellis William Kline Mrs. Charles Loyer Mrs. Horace Vasellas Mrs. Dale Frey Marcellus Grove Mr. 8: Mrs. Dalton Landis Clarence Miller Malcolm Sias Floyd Warner ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Charles D. Poet, Jr., Chairman Robert Garner John Gouker Scott Poet David Reichard Chester Rexroth PARADE COMMITTEE Ray D. Eberly, Chairman Harold Dunlap Earl Elfner Russell Gemmill John Gouker Shirley Houser Stanley Keeports Donald Keller Anthony Mayes Mike Pearl Carson Sechrist Cindy Smith Polly Smith Thomas Taute Joan Wise PARKING 8z TRAFFIC COMMITTEE C. Martin Neff, Chairman John H. Ruby. Chief of Police Vice Chairman Mayor Fishel Mary Gable Police Officers John Slater James Tressler Thomas McCune Paul Glagola Thomas Moore Gary Stermer Stanley Snyder Larry Bailets RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Dr. E. M. Clapper, Chairman Rev. Thomas Burns, Jr Rev. F. Louis Barth Rev. Lyle Bundy Rev. Robert Ferguson The First One Hundred Years 207 Co-Chairmen RBD LIUN EDUCATION COMMITTEE Dr. Edward M. Grissinger, Chairman Ronald E. Fitzkee, Vice Chairman Paul Dipangrazio Leon Walker QUEEN CONTEST COMMITTEE Mrs. Gene Burk, Chairman Mrs. Daune Sitler and Mrs. Leah Seitz. Advisors Mr. 8a Mrs, James Adams Gene Burk Mr. 8: Mrs. Richard Eline Mr. 8z Mrs. Evans Fishel Mr. 81 Mrs. Ronald Fitzkee Mr. gl Mrs. William J. Krouse Mr, 84 Mrs. Keith McCleary Mr. 8a Mrs. Carl Seitz Centennial Q- n SOUVENIR SALES COMMITTEE Orlo Achenbach and Raymond Arnold, Jr., Co-Chairmen Mr. 8a Mrs. Richard Eline Mr. 8a Mrs. Charles Ellis Mr. 8: Mrs. Preston Hildebrand Mr, 8a Mrs. Carl Seitz Mr, 8: Mrs. Nevin Trout Mr. 8c Mrs, Glenn Wise Betty Hersey Erma Keeports Dortha Ropp Red Lion Area Schools Jan Hall Mr. 8: Mrs. Robert Taylor Dorothy Adams Margaret Austin Cora Bonville Oda Bosley Barbara Butcher Rose Ehrhart Doris Poet Flinchbaugh Leola Geesey Mary Mill? Mr. 8L Mr Sally Olevi Portia Olp Bessie Ov Helen Sc Anna Sny Laura Sny Martha Sp Mr. 8a Mrs Grace Sti Marian Wi BROT COM Richard :I Chairma Richard S , Elmer Myers iler rmiller Elizabeth liost hlag 91' Nellie Snyger der renkle . Dean Stabley e rkinger ERS OF THE ITTEE BEAR ED LIONS V . Keller, Shaffer, Vice Chairman Raymond Arnold, Jr. Robert Beaverson PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Ronald Fitzkee, Chairman K. Loren McCleary FACILITIES COMMITTEE Wilton A. Thompson Chairman Philip E. Anderson Philip L. Anderson Blair Barshinger Ross Bosley John Bucher Philip Golden Clair Neff Wayne Neff Preston Waughtel HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mr. 8: Mrs. Glenn Wise Mr. 8: Mrs, Joe Stauffer Mr. 8: Mrs. Sterling Stine Mr. gl Mrs. Donald Warner SOUVENIR SELECTION COMMITTEE Orlo Achenbach and Raymond Arnold, Jr., Co-Chairmen Mr. 8a Mrs. Richard Eline Mrs. Charles Ellis Mrs. Almeda Hildebrand Mr, 8: Mrs. Carl Seitz Mrs. Nevin Trout Mrs. Glenn Wise Marion Grove Norma Herbst John Heindel Clara Hoffman Mary Hollway Betty Jacobs Marie Keeports Reba Keeports Rodney B YEIIIIEITIBIT Larry Nace Gary Wall Glenn Wa BABY COM Velma C Mr. 8a Mrs. Francis Knoll Ruth Koons Helen Michael Chairma ick llick, Jr. CONTEST ITTEE nrad, The Red Lion Jaycettes TYPIS Dorothy Madlyn Ell S owers is Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr . 81 Mrs. . 8: Mrs. . 8a Mrs. . 8: Mrs. . 8L Mrs. . 81 Mrs. . 8: Mrs. Raymond Arnold, Jr Richard Eline Evans Fishel Carl Seitz Sterling Smith Ronald Fitzkee Ronald Holtzinger CONCESSION PERMITS Marley Becker The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial 1 1880-1980i WORDS FROM THE CHAIRMAN Planning for a spirited celebration of the historic Centennial of our Borough has been a challenging and exciting experience that has involved the diligent effort of many persons. The compilation of the history, the plan- ning of the program, entertainment and parade and the financial solicitation and accounting of funds for the occa- sion encompassed innumerable hours on the part of those who volunteered their services. We have attempted to list the names of all of them in this book. If we have missed any names, we ask that you accept our humble apology. With the assistance and guidance of those who played an active role in previous celebrations, the enor- mous contribution made by all who gave so freely of their time and ability in planning this one and the generosity of borough officials, school officials and staff, churches, organizations, business establishments and the people of Red Lion and surrounding communities, we have striven to give memorable observance to this event and to prepare and preserve for ourselves and posterity a factual account of the happenings within our Borough during its first century. All of us are aware that many changes have taken place within our community since its incorporation, and especially during the past 25 years. Change is inevitable and always requires adjustment and compensation. lt is safe to project that within the next 25 years changes in the complexion of our Borough may be more radical than ever before. If this becomes fact, I have no doubt that our people will meet the challenge and continue to keep Red Lion a community of progress, service and pride. We should all take satisfaction in the measure of our accomplishments in the past and for the opportunity to observe this occasion, and be thankful that we had the privilege to be a part of it. With sincerity, l extend my gratitude and best wishes to all of you. Carl E. Seitz, General Chairman ACKNOWLEDGMENT Gathering and assembling information for the com- pilation of a history of a community and its people is a formidable undertaking. The preparation of this centen- nial book was by no means an exception, for it entailed a tremendous effort on the part of a number of persons, who shared in the task and worked diligently for many months to bring the project to completion. Special commendation is extended to the Book Committee Chairman, Richard E. Ritz, who directed the preparation in a deliberate and skillful manner, and whose tireless and unselfish devotion was instrumental in producing this factual and colorful edition, of which the community can be justly proud. On behalf of the Borough of Red Lion and the Red Lion Centennial Commission, I express their apprecia- tion and congratulations. Carl E. Seitz, General Chairman The First One Hundred Years RED LIUN Centennial ADVERTISING ZIEGLER AD SPECIALTIES 36 West Gay St., Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3462 APARTMENTS COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTME gi till- CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY NTS One and Two Bedroom Apartments 605 B Country Club Road Red Lion, Pa. APPLIANCES B 8: L TV AND APPLIANCES RCA-Whirlpool-Frigidaire Carpet 8: Vinyl Floor Installed N. Main 8: High St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2215 LLOYD SMITH TV 45 N. Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7049 RIDDLE'S APPLIANCE CO. The Service People 33 East Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8523 ARCHITECTS PACE RESOURCES, INC. Architects and Engineers 40 S. Richland Ave. York, Pa. Phone 854-5564 AUTO DEALERS GIAMBALVO PONTIAC BUICK 895 W. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-4547 HICKEY TOYOTA Selling 8: Servicing Toyotas for 16 Route 24 - Cape Horn Road Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8532 KALTREIDER MOTORS American Motors Dealer East Broadway Ext. Red Lion. Pa. Phone 244-9718 INC. years SMELTZER BROS. FORD Complete Ford Sales 8: Service North Main St. Ext. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7677 AUTO PARTS BROADWAY AUTO PARTS Auto Parts and Machine Shop Servi 430 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4541 RED LION AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 990 West Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-4067 C9 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Headquarters For Home 8a Auto Suipplies 143 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-6053 AUTO REPAIRS HORNE'S BODY SHOP 137 E. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-1905 AUTO SERVICE STATIONS AMSPACHER sl MELLINGER Amoco STATION Minor Repairs and Tune Ups Center Square Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2655 AXE'S RED LION SERVICE CEN TER Minor Repairs 8: Official Inspection Station 48-58 East Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-1134 FREY'S AUTO SERVICE 261 E. Broadway. Red Lion Phone 244-1415 HAKE'S EXXON 5 Winterstown Rd., Red Lion Phone 244-1573 WEST END SERVICE STATION Mobil Products West Broadway Ext. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-5231 The First One Hundred Years 210 BARBER SHOPS ALWOOD BARBER SHOP 311 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3880 BANKS THE DROVERS 81 MECHANICS BANK A Friend of the Family Since 1883 30 South George St., York, Pa. Phone 843-1586 HAMILTON BANK Formally National Central Bank More For Your Money-More For You Center Square Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4058 SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA BANK We're Here On Your Account! Center Square Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4005 YORK BANK 8: TRUST CO. 19 Offices Throughout York County Dairyland Square Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8563 YORK FEDERAL SAVINGS 8a LOAN ASSOC Helping You Get A Little More Out Of Life 880 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 246-1633 BEAUTY SALONS DAIRYLAND STYLING SALON Experts in Haircutting 8: Styling Dairyland Square Red Lion, Penna. Phone 244-7347 BETTY ANN SNYDER BEAUTY SALON Let Your Hair Be Our Care 85 1st Avenue Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2654 DIANA WOLF BEAUTY SALON Hair Styling For The Family 200 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-9314 MARY'S STYLE SHOP Professionalism ln Cuts, Perms 101 South Main St. Red Lion, Penna. Phone 244-0862 BICYCLE SHOPS RUNKLE'S BICYCLE SHOP 412 East Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4271 BOOK BINDER P. B. GRAPHICS, INC. Book Binders 510 Wise Avenue Red Lion, Pa. Phone 246-1604 RBD LIDN If Centennial get n CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY and Color BUILDING CONTRACTORS CARL E. ANDERSON st SON, INC. Builders 8: Contractors 433 S. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-2665 R. P. NEFF 81 SON Contractor Builder 553 S. Pine St. Red Lion Phone 244-2241 W. A. THOMPSON 8: SON 506 Boundary Ave. Red Lion Phone 244-1920 BUILDING MAINTENANCE MARKEY'S BUILDING MAINTENANCE Carpet 8a Floor Cleaning-Janit 226 S. Pine St. Red Lion Phone 244-2469 orial Service BUILDING SUPPLIES ARNOLD LUMBER st SUPPLY Co. Even The Birds Have Their Ow 157 East Broadway Red Lion. Pa. Phone 244-4087 n Home BUILDING SYSTEMS COASTAL BUILDING SYSTEMS P.O. Box 364. Redco Ave. Red Lion Phone 246- 1641 BUS LINES RED LION BUS CO. INC. Chartered Buses-Escorted Tours 110 E. Walnut St. Red Lion Phone 244-4591 CANOE SHOPPES SUSQUEHANNA CANOE SHOPPE Pleasant Grove Rd. Red Lion Phone 244-6907 CARNIVAL EQUIPMENT MR. 8: MRS. WILLIAM MITZEL 125 Dixie Drive Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2656 CAR WASHES ULTRA-SPRAY CAR WASHES Clean Cars - Longer Life 800 South Main St, and R.D. 42 lCape Horn Roadl Red Lion, Pa. CEMETERY MEMORIALS PHILIP S. GOLDEN MEMORIALS Select Barre Guild Memorials 127-133 North Charles St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-1828 CIGAR MANUFACTURERS CENTRAL CIGAR CO. Manufacturers of Jumbo Cigars 60 East High St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-9728 H. L. NEFF 8: CO., INC. Cigar Manufacturers Since 1930 Charles Lane Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7351 G. W. VAN SLYKE 8L HORTON T. E. BROOKS gl CO. Enjoy Your Cigar 49 South Pine Street Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-1295 The First One Hundred Years 211 CLOTHING STORES CLOTHES FOR KIDS Quality Children's Wear 30 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-9774 KLINEDINSTS Ladies, Children's 35 North Main St, Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2230 8: Infants' LEO SHOP Men's Wear 16 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-6533 CONTRACTORS JAMES F. FAVINO, INC. Specializing in Water 8L Sew Rear 119 South Franklin St, Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2025 CRAFTS THE RED CABOOSE Crafts and Gifts 73 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa, Phone 244-6257 DRY CLEANERS Wear er Line Installation HANNA CLEANERS 8: SHIRT LAUNDRY The Quality Cleaner 210 W. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-0190 ELECTRICAL CON H. H. MINNICH, JR. R.D, 45, Red Lion Phone 244-0133 CALVIN T. PAFF, JR. 280 N. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-3067 TRACTORS STEWART B. SHAFFER 8L SON, INC. 12 N. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-5317 REU LION Centennial in ii CLASSIFIED BUSINESS D DAVID E. SMITH Electric, Heating, Cooling 8: Insulating Contractor West High St. Ext. Red Lion. Pa. Phone 244-0372 ENGINEERS C. S. DAVIDSON, INC. Engineers to Red Lion Borough Since 1967 38 North Duke St. York, Pa, Phone 846-4805 ENGRAVERS RosT BROS. Industrial Engravers Rear 133 N. Charles St, Red Lion Phone 244-9061 FEED DEALERS D. E. HORN 81 CO. OF RED LION E. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-4511 FLOWER HOUSES DANDY LION FLOWER SHOPPE 311 W. High St. Red Lion FTD Wire Service Available Phone 244-1645 HENSHAW'S FLOWER SHOP Donald L. Henshaw, Prop. 125 E, Chestnut St. Red Lion Phone 244-0141 CHARLES A. SHAFFER Sn SON Say It With Flowers R.D. W3 York, Pa. Phone 845-1571 FOAM INSULATORS RONIKE FOAM INSULATORS, INC. Commercial SL Industrial Roofing 81 Insulation 213 East Lancaster St, Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8575 FOOD Sz GROCERY STO LUTZ PRODUCE MARKET 33 N. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-2330 RED LION A8zP STORE Dairyland Square, Shopping Ctr. Red Phone 244-0079 S 8: S PRODUCE Produce-Cheeses-Seafood 328 East Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4968 SPURGEON SMITH 8a SONS The Meat Specialty Shop 131 W. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-4165 FUEL OIL AERO OIL CO. East Broadway Extd. Red Lion Phone 244-2595 KOHLER OIL SERVICE Heating 8: Diesel Oil R.D. 92, Red Lion Phone 755-9513 FUNERAL HOMES BURG FUNERAL HOME, INC. Funeral Director, Established 1898 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-4567 OLEWILER 81 HEFFNER FUNERAI INC. Fifty-five Years At The Same Location 145-147 E. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-6991 FURNITURE STORES SAYLOR FURNITURE STORE IIRECTORY RES Lion . HOME, Everything To Make A House A Home 27 South Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3395 ZARFOS FURNITURE STORE Home of Famous Name Brands in Fui 21 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7667 niture The First One Hundred Years 212 GIFT STORES PA'I'I'ON'S GIFT SHOP Candy-Cards-Gifts 36 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3755 SHAFFER'S LAMP 8: GIFT SHOP Distinctive Gifts 12 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-5317 INSURANCE W. T. BILL BILLET Selling A Need, Not A Policy 683 South Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-9716 H. NORMAN FISHEL 8a SONS, INC. All Kinds Of Insurance 32 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7681 GLENN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC Complete Insurance Coverage 106 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3646 KOONS INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Service R.D. 42, Cape Horn Road Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7683 BOB ROBINSON INSURANCE Where Serving You Is Our Pleasure 36 North Charles St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-5172 C. P. STABLEY AGENCY We Insure Everything But The Earth 25 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-1330 ARTHUR S. ZIEGLER 8: SONS INSURANCE All Forms Of Insurance 37 East Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4514 1 RED LIUN Centennial ll- 1' i 1830-1980 F CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY JEWELERS IANE'S JEWELERS Gifts For All Occasions 25 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa, Phone 244-3515 KITCHEN CABINET MANUFACTURERS KEENER KITCHEN MANUFACTURING CO. Quality Custom Kitchens 560 West Boundary Avenue Red Lion, Pa, Phone 244-4544 YORKTOWNE, A DIVISION OF THE WICKES CORP. The Way Beautiful Kitchens Begin Redco Avenue Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4011 MANUFACTURERS DAVEY PRODUCTS Manufacturer of Metal Stampings South Main St. Ext, Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4071 FLINCHBAUGH PRODUCTS, INC. A Subsidiary Of Clabir Corp. Red Lion, Pa, Phone 244-4551 PRECISION CARBIDE TOOLING CO. Precision Tools For Wood, Plastics 8a Metal 267 Cherry St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4771 REDCO CORPORATION Truck Rim Manufacturers Since 1961 Redco Avenue Red Lion, Pa, Phone 244-4081 SUSQUEHANNA GRINDING PRODUCTS, INC. Special Tooling Services 213 East Lancaster St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8575 A. S. THOMPSON CO., INC. Supplying All Your Steel Requirements 119 South Franklin St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-1785 ZELL BROTHERS, INC. Store Fixture Manufacturers Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7661 MECHANICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRS JOHN BUCHER INSTRUMENT Mechanical Dial Indicator 8: Tool Repairs 536 Boundary Avenue Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3911 MILLING COMPANY CONAGRA, INC. Largest Supplier of Flour To Baking lndustry Taylor Ave, 8a M8fP R.R. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2006 MIMEOGRAPHING D. MIRIAM SMITH MIMEOGRAPHING SHOP 33 Years of Service - Established 1947 132 North Charles St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-5656 MOVING 8z STORAGE WARNER'S MOVING 8a STORAGE Local 8a Long Distance Hauling West Country Club Road Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4537 ORGANIZATIONS RED LION POST 543 AMERICAN LEGION 60 Years of Service to Our Community and Its Veterans 2 East Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4828 The First One Hundred Years 213 RED LION B.P.O.E. 1592 Established in 1933 323 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3245 RED LION COUNTRY CLUB RD. V4 Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8609 RED LION JAYCEES P.O. Box 224 Red Lion, Pa. RED LION V.F.W. POST 1446 815 South Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2847 PACKAGING PRODUCTS SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES, INC. Converters 8: Distributors of Packaging Products 120 North Charles St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 246-1661 PAINT STORES DIETZ PAINT 8: SUPPLY CO. Benjamin Moore Paints Queensgate Shopping Center York, Pa. 848-5148 PHARMACY STORES LION PHARMACY 10 West Broadway Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-4450 LOYER'S PHARMACY Your Friendly Prescription Store 66 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3422 PLUMBING 8r HEATING CHARLES F. JOHNSON, INC. Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning 81 Sheet Metal Work 263 North Church Lane Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-6659 I. G. F. KINARD, INC. Plumbing, Heating. Air Conditioning, Hardware SL Sporting Goods 238 First Avenue Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-8776 DAVID E. SMITH West High St. Ext. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-0372 PHOTOGRAPHY TAYLOR'S STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings, Portraits Sc Commercial Photography 437 North Main St. Red Lion. Pa. Phone 244-0672 PRINTING ELINE'S GRAPHICS sHoP 45 Years of Printing Know-How 3 West Howard St, Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7390 HERRMAN PRINTING CO. Professional Printing and Stationery Supplies 70 North Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-7054 PRINT SPECIALTIES, INC. Artists of The Centennial Book 225 East Clarke Avenue York, Pa. Phone 843-5857 REAL ESTATE CENTURY 21 DALE REALTY CO. We're The Neighborhood Professionals 45 East Broadway Red Lion. Pa. Phone 244-4574 CENTURY 21 HERITAGE REALTY For All Your Real Estate Needs No. 1 Waterford Professional Center York, Pa. Phone 757-7808 VALUE REAL ESTATE CO. Realtors Of The 80's 417 South Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 246-1676 CLASSIFIED BUSINES 1 RBD LIUN Centennial V LQ! 'l' 1880-1980 RENT-ALL RED LION RENT-ALL CO. We Rent Almost Everything R.D. W5 Red Lion, Pa. Phone 246-1637 RESTAURANTS RED LION CIGAR STORE Margaret S. 8: Charles A. Grothe, Jr. Prop. Breakfast, Lunch Sc Dinner with Daily Specials 30 N. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-1805 RU'I'l'ER'S RESTAURANT Dairyland Square, Red Lion Phone 244-0434 SHOE REPAIRS BILL'S SHOE REPAIR Orthopedic Work 18-20 N. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-9022 SHOE STORES coNTiNo si-ions sToRE Shoes SL Repairing 61 N. Main St. Red Lion Phone 244-3105 IVIELLINGER'S Family Shoe Store 117 E. Broadway, Red Lion Phone 244-2115 SHOPPING CENTERS DAIRYLAND SQUARE IVIERCHAIN TS ASSOCIATION For Your Entire Shopping Needs Dairyland Square Red Lion, Pa. TIRE REPAIR 81. SALES GROVE'S TIRE SERVICE 95 Taylor St. Red Lion Phone 244-9413 The First One Hundred Years 214 S DIRECTORY TOBACCO DEALERS MEADS TOBACCO CO., INC. Service Since 1881 East Lancaster St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-2945 VICTOR L. WINSTEAD CO. Dealers In Leaf Tobacco South Main Street Yoe, Pa. Phone 244-5828 TV STATIONS WGCB W 49 The Alternative To Network Broadcasting Box 88 Red Lion, Pa. Phone 246-1681 USED CARS LES DUKE'S GUARANTEED USED CARS Guaranteed Used Cars 676 South Main St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3266 VENDING R 8: R VENDING Coin Operated Equipment First Avenue Red Lion. Pa. Phone 244-2825 WASTE RED LION WASTE CO., INC. Scrap Dealers. Inc. West Broadway Ext. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-3285 WELDING SHOPS W. WILSON TOMPKINS Welding-Machine Shop Since 1944 40 East Lancaster St. Red Lion, Pa. Phone 244-1472 WELL DRILLERS A. C. REIDER 8a SON, INC. Over 700 Wells Drilled Annually 51 Frederick St, Dallastown, Pa. Phone 244-4521 r PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY L! RED Ll0N Centennial gm inn? WE EXTEND OUR APPRECIATION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OF PROFESSIONAL STATUS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE INCLUSION OF A PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY IN THIS CENTENNIAL BOOK ACCOUNTANTS QCPAI Joe S. McGuigan 400 South Main St. Red Lion, Penna. Keith A. McGuigan 400 South Main St. Red Lion. Penna. ATTORNEYS AT LAW George L. Eveler, Jr. 101 South Duke St., York 156 North Charles St. Red Lion, Penna. S. S. Laucks, Jr. 139 East Market St., York 105 West Broadway Red Lion, Penna. John T. Miller 149 East Market St., York 510 East Broadway Red Lion. Penna. Horace E. Smith 124 East Market St. York. Penna. CHIROPRACTORS fD.C.l Osterberg Chiropractic Center, Ltd. 718 South Main St. Red Lion. Penna. DENTISTS tD.D.S.l J. Palmer Burg 134 West Broadway Red Lion, Penna. James M. lsett 622 South Main St, Red Lion. Penna. Poy L. Lee 2429 South Queen St. York, Penna. William H. Payne 411 South Main St, Red Lion, Penna. Emerson D. Shelley 411 South Main St. Red Lion, Penna. OPTOMETRISTS tO.D.j Jay N. Weaver 133 West Broadway Red Lion, Penna. S. R. Wingrat 2 Waterford Professional Center York, Penna. MEDICAL DOCTORS tM.D.l Woodrow S. Dellinger 104 South Main St. Red Lion, Penna. Paul S. Hoover 354 West Main St. Windsor, Penna. The First One Hundred Years 215 OSTEOPATHIC DOCTORS tD.O.J Robert L. Stremmel 419 East Lancaster St. Red Lion, Penna. PODIATRISTS tD.P.M.l Jacob R. Ortenzio 3230 Eastern Blvd. York, Penna. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Edward M. Grissinger, Supt. Red Lion Area School District 23 East High St. Windsor, Penna. SCHOOL TEACHERS Grace A. Curran tRetiredJ 37 East Gay St. Red Lion, Penna. Charles R. Nitchkey tRetiredJ 550 South Pine Street Red Lion, Penna. VETERINARIANS CD.V.M.l Don R. Patton 11 Pleasant View St. Red Lion, Penna. IT IS WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE THAT WE ACKNOWLEDGE TH MADE BY THE FOLLOWING TOWARD OUR CE Autocraft Box Corporation Dr. 8: Mrs. Kenneth L. Benfer Mrs. N. Neiman Craley Dr. 8: Mrs. W. S. Dellinger Mrs. Floyd L. DeShong Mr. 8: Mrs. David R. Fink Mr. 8: Mrs. Evans N. Fishel Mrs. H. Norman Fishel Mr. 8: Mrs. Robert E. Fishel Mrs. L. Earl Grove 1 RED LION Centennial 11- l' 18904980 ' P E SPECIAL GIFTS Mr. Sterling W. Grove Miss J. Elizabeth Hake Mr. 8: Mrs. Paul I. Hangen Mr. 8: Mrs. Thomas S. Hoitzinger Keener Kitchens Mr. 8: Mrs. H. Edmund Kline Mrs. Samuel S. Laucks, Sr. Mrs. Paul S. Raub Red Lion Lodge 4649 F 8: Mr. 8: Mrs. Carl E. Seitz A.M. E GENEROUS MONETARY CONTRIBUTION INTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Mr. 8: Mrs. Dallas Smeltzer Mr. 8: Mrs. Horace E. Smith Mrs. W. Russell Strayer Mr. 8: Mrs. Charles H. Stump Messrs. Jerry 8: Larry Ward Mr. 8: Mrs. Earl D. Warner Mr. 8: Mrs. Donald M. Warner Miss Amelia C. Winter Mrs. Henry C. Wolf COMPLIMENTARY CONTRIBUTIONS QNOT OTHERWISE CATEG RIZEDJ THE FOLLOWING HAVE CONTRIBUTED FREELY TOWA D OUR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AND WE ACKNOWLEDGE Mr. 8: Mrs. Mantz Anderson 8: Marion Mr. 8: Mrs. Braden Ausherman Mr. 8: Mrs. Donald T. Dawes Mr. 8: Mrs. Richard C. Eline Mr. 8: Mrs. John I. Finn Mr. 8: Mrs. George W. Gohn Mrs. Charles H. Horn Mr. 8: Mrs. Myles Jones Mr. 8: Mrs. Barry R. Mitz I Mr. 8: Mrs. Charles P. MjGuigan The First One Hundred Years 216 THEIR CONTRIBUTION WITH APPRECIATION: Mrs. Alvin Rost Mr. 8: Mrs. Bruce R. Snyder Mrs. Fred A. Thompson Mr. 8: Mrs. Leon Walker Mr. 8: Mrs. Donald Zarfos Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Orlo W. Achenbach and Family James H. Adams Dr. and Mrs. William Adams Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Altland Janet E. Alloway George and Julia Alwood Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Anderson. Kelly and Kristi Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr Anderson Jack Anderson Barry R. Arnold Clair W. Arnold John W. Arnold John W. Arnold. Jr. Raymond E. Arnold. Jr. and Troy Dr. and Mrs. Grover F. Artman Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Bacon Quay W. Baker Richard H. Baldwin 1 RED LIUN Centennial V nl! ij PATRONS Dale S. Crawford, Dale, Anna and Mark Kelly L. Deardorff Dennis and Shelva Dehoff Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dellinger Kenneth DeShong, Kathy and Kristen Dr. and Mrs. Ralph DeShong Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeShong Mr. and Mrs. Otto Detwiler Joseph and Christopher DiGristine Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. DiGristine, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Dipangrazio Mr. and Mrs. Vickie Lyon Bankert Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Barley Mr. and Mrs. William H. Barley, Jr. Mamie and Jan Barnhart Mr. and Mrs. Emory C. Barnhart Mr. and Mrs. Blair Barshinger Rev. and Mrs. F. Louis Barth G. Elwood Bartholomew Mr. and Mrs. Marley A. Becker and Son Mr. and Mrs. Darrell D. Billett Rev. and Mrs. Grant T. Billett. Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Blouse Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bosley Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Frank B. Boyle Rodney Brenneman Wallace L. Brenneman Wilbert Brenneman Ray E. Brown, Douglas and Shelley Walter E. Brown Lee Brymesser Mozelle Dixon Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs . Henry C. Dobbs . J. LeRoy Douglas . Gemmill Dunnick . J. Evans Dunnick Naomi Dunnick Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. . William E. Durham John G. Ebert Roberta A. Ebert The Eby Family Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Ehrhart Nevin L. Ehrhart Raymond L. Elfner Richard C. Eline Charles W. Ellis Carl and Geraldine Elsesser Atty. and Mrs. George L. Eveler, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Elwood L. Fauth Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fauth Barbara Frey Carl Ferree. Jr. Fetterman David N. Fishel Dee A. Fishel Douglas E. Fishel Ronald E. Fitzkee Pat and Jerry Germick Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Getz and James David L. Ginder, Kristin and David Carol Glatfelter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Goheen Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jane A. Gou Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Golden, Jr. Leon Goldman Herman E. Goodyear ker John E. Gouker Ray C. Gouker H. Ordin Grim L. Palmer Grim Quentin D. Grim Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Grimm Susan and David Gross Mr. and Mrs. Elmer B. Grove Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Grove Mr. and Mrs. L. Edmund Grove Mr. and Mrs. S. Maurice Grove Brad Hammers Brett Hammers Kathy Jo Hammers Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Hanna Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hartwell Mr. and Mrs. Warcl R. Hartwell Mrs. W. A. Harvey Rev. and Mrs. Preston Haugh Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haugh The John Hedrick Family Mr. and Mrs. Lynn E. Herbst Henry J. Herrman Jane Herrman Jeffrey P. Herrman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Herrold and Andrew Sam and Kay Hetrick Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hickey Mr. and Mrs. Preston E. Hildebrand Michael and Pat Bubb Rev. and Mrs. Lyle Bundy Mrs. Walter R. Burg Shirley C. Burke Rev. and Mrs. Thomas M. Burns Carvel lce Cream Supermarket Rev. Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Clapper Helen E. Clevenger Charles A. Coeyman Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Coeyman Mr. and Mrs. Glenn H. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Cooper Dr. Fred T. Cope Mr. and Mrs. Dale S. Craley and Son Mr. and Mrs. James A. Craley Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Craley David and Steven Craley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Fix Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Flinchbaugh Elvin and Virginia Folckomer Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Frey Frey's Auto Service Mr. and Mrs. Benarr Frey Mr. and Mrs. Dale L. Frey David R. Frey Mr. and Mrs. E. William Frey ll and Billy Mr. and Mrs. George W. Frey, Jr. Larry D. Frey Bob and Mary Gable Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gable Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Galliera Miss Ella M. Gemmill Mr. Everett R. Gemmill John S. Gemmill Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Gemmill Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gemmill The First One Hundred Years 217 Carl L. Hilt Jack R. Hoffman Godfrey and Clara Hoffmann Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hoffmaster, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Holland Mary Farlling Hollway Kenneth K. Hornberger Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Horning and Family Mr. and Mrs. Lee Houser Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. lnners Eugene L. lnnerst Mr. and Mrs. R. Clark Jacobs Allison Jennings Mr. and Mrs. William L. Jones Marie Keeports Mr. and Mrs. Stanley G. Keeports Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kehr , nun Linn Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Keller Richard W. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Gwen, Brad. Ricky Donald Keller Timothy L. Keiser Harry E. King. Jr. and Son Shane and Karen Kessler James and Mary Klinedinst Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Klinger Mrs. Judith T. Klinger and Gayle Walter and Mary Jane Knapp Chub and Deb Knaub Mr. and Mrs. Dana J. Knis Amos H. Knisley ley Truman Koch Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Edward Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenneth a Lisa Gayle Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kohler Roy Koons Bill Krouse Stuart L. LaMotte C. Landis Dalton Landis nd Betty Laucks and Daughter Philip Laucks Wayne L. Lauer David Leber William Leiphart Sam Lewis Lion Floor Covering Co. Myles and Wilma Lloyd Ronald. June and Linda Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Ludwig George McCallum and Sons Robert B. McCarter Kimbel S. McChalicher Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. McCleary Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCune Keith R. McFarland Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. McFarland Samuel and Mr. and Mrs. Mildred A. McFarland George McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Earl McSherry Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. McWilliams Harold A. Manifold Kenneth Markel Robert H. Markel Bob and Ruth Marshall The Rev. Dr. Oliver K. Maurer Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mayes. Anthony, ll and Brandon David D. Me Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. ads Matthew Meisenhelter Clarence L. Miller Dale V. Miller David E. Miller Edward Miller Emory F. Miller Centennial E any ij PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James E. Miller Jeffrey and Kathy Millward Randall B. and Florence D. M Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Miller Kathryn L. Minnich Mr. and Mrs. Quay M. Minnic Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Mitzel Mr. and Mrs. Earl Montgomer Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Eli Morton iller li it Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Munctiel G. C. Murphy Company Mr. and Mrs. Glen E. Murrow Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Mye Naomi Myers Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nace Mrs. Allen L. Neff l'S Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Neff, Sr. Mrs. Martha Ness Mr. and Mrs. Rodney E. Olphn Mr. and Mrs. Clair E. Paules Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Pau Sterling and Mary Paules Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Payne George E. Pifer Brenda Plaski Charlie and Deb Poet Mary l. Poet les Kenneth E. and Kenneth L. Poet ' if Penny, Palmer and Daniel Po Mr. and Mrs. Weldon E. Poff Stewart Pomraning and Family Bertha A. Purcell Mr. and Mrs. C. Coburn Quic Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Ranck Mahlan and Ferne Raub Red Lion Area Women's Club Red Lion Service Center Red Lion Upholstery cel Mr. and Mrs. David M. Reichard Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Renn, Jr Jesse G. Renoll Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Ritz George Rohrbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Rot Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roth John M. Rohrbaugh Co., lnc. Mr. and Mrs. Jay G. S. Roser Mr. and Mrs. George M. Rost Mr. D. W. Royston Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Runkle LaMar and Grace Runkle Ruth Runkle 'I nan Anna K. Sechrist Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shaffer Robert Sechrist Henry S. Seitz S. LaFean Seitz, Jr. and Sons Stewart L. Seitz George E. Schenck Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Stanford C. Shearer Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Sheckart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Shellenberger Family Mr. and Mrs. Ammon L. Shelley Mr. and Mrs. Luther Shelley Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherron and Mrs. Hoyer R. Shindler and Mrs. N. Eugene Shoemaker Dr. N. Eugene Shoemaker Dr. Nancy Sh y Daniel W. Shoemaker oemaker Sterner Att' Dario and Kathy Shoff Vera E. Shoff Malcolm N. Sias Mr. and Mrs. David H. Sipe Daune Shoff Sitler Valerie and Wade Sitler Mr. and Mrs. Paul Slenker Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Smith and Lesa Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Elwood S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. Mr. and Mrs and Mrs. Eric L. Smith . Herald G. Smith Herbert M. Smith . James R. Smith Jane, Ty, Daron, Tony and Kristen Smith Jestena Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Noah Smith Preston A. Smith Sterling E. Smith . Thomas E. Smith Bill and Carol Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Snyder Mr, and Mrs. Emmert Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Gable G. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. James L. Snyder Lisa, Karen and Grant Snyder Mrs. Mary Arnold Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Snyder Ronald L. Snyder Kandy and Christina Sowards Mr. and Mrs. Adrian E. Spangler Mrs. Paul S. Spangler The First One Hundred Years 218 Mr. and Mrs. H. Burnell Sprenkle Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Sprenkle Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Sprenkle Mr. and Mrs. P. Lester Sprenkle Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Sprenkel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stein Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Stine an 1 RED Lllllll . Charles H. Stine Sterling E. Stine Mr. and Mrs Mr and Mrs. Mr and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. . Charles E. Stouch J. Robert Stover Hal Strobeck Russell E. Stabley Romaine and Marty Stabley Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Stabley. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stamets and Family Sandy, Joe and Jud Stauffer Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Steckel Mr. and Mrs. George K. Steele and Mark, Thomas and Karen Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr Mr and Mrs . and Mrs E. Adrian Steen Oran L. Stewart. Jr. Oran L. Stewart. Sr. Palmer M. Stump Preston P. Stump Leonard E. Sutton . Thomas A. Taute Betty Taylor Mrs. Beulah Mark A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas A. H. Thompson Arthur H. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Thompson G. Taylor V Centennial V tb' Ll: 1' 1880-1980 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Wilton A. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Toomey Timothy N. Trone Betty and Dean Warner Jesse B. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Preston T. Waughtel Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Wilmot C. Trone Charles Trout lrwin Trout Mr. and Mrs. . Wayne O. Trout Robert P. Tschop Jerel B. Tyson Joyce E. Tyson Lorraine Tyson Perry H. Tyson Mr. and Mrs. H. Vernon Tyson Mr. and Mrs. George R. Unger Julie A. Laucks Urey and Ralph Mr. and Mrs. David D. VanZant Buddy Urey Weikels Antiques Theodore Weiler and Family Roy and Dean Winemiller Mr. and Mrs. Palmer E. Winter Bill, Joyce, Jolene and Beth Ann Wise Mr. and Mrs. Levere C. Wise P. Robert and Norma K. Wise Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wise Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Witman 8a Bill Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Yoas ll Mr. and Mrs. Ward S. Yorks Apryl L. Zarfos Bonnie Zarfos Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Vasellas Jay J. R. Vasellas Jerome M. Wagman Laura and Charlotte Wakley Rev. Charles C. and Dr. Nancy C. Wallick Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon B. Waltemyer Wiley and Ruth Waltemyer Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ward Charlotte L. Warner The First One Hundred Years 219 Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Zarfos D. Reid Zarfoss Gerald Zarfos . J. Richard Zarfos . Jay R. Zarfos Phillip N. Zarfos David and Patzy Ziegler Mr. and Mrs. George C. Ziegler Miss Martha Ziegler Richard H. Ziegler RBD LIUN hmmm my 1' ' 880-1980 1 'i INDEX Borough Government . . . Business Directory ..... Churches ........ Civic Celebrations ..................... Civic, Fraternal and Patriotic Organizations .... Committees ofthe Centennial Celebration ..... General History ....................... Manufacturing Businesses ..... Non-Manufacturing Businesses ..... Patrons ..................... Professional Directory . . . Public Services ...... Red Lion in Color ..... Schools ............... Senior Citizen Interviews ..... Special Gifts .... Sports .................... Utilities and Communications ..... Wars .............,..,............ Words from the Centennial Chairman ..... The First One Hundred Years 220 Page 39 210 54 194 124 207 7 67 88 217 215 102 161 50 32 216 166 42 186 209
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