The borough of Akron, Lancaster Co., Pa. 75th anniversary, 1895 to 1970, Part 3

Author: 75th Anniversary Committee (Akron, Pa.)
Publication date:
Publisher: [Akron, Pennsylvania] : 75th Anniversary Committee, [1970]
Number of Pages: 102


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Treasurer Mrs. Robert Walmer


Asst. Treas. Mrs. Ronald Reich


Trustees Mrs. Elmer Sheehan Yvonne Sensenig


Mrs. Wallace Roth


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Transportation


Trains


Transportation has played an important role in our history. The records state that the first train, The Columbia and Reading Railroad, came to Akron in 1863. Originally Akron and several nearby towns were to be by-passed with the railroad passing through Lincoln. However, the Eph- rata Mountain Springs Hotel was a popular resort and the manager was in- fluential in having the railroad pass through Ephrata. The route was sub- sequently changed to include Akron. The early railroad station was a part of the present Albert Mellinger & Son Feed and Lumber Mill with a ticket booth, separate waiting rooms for the men and women, and with the warehouse serving as the freight office. The station across the tracks was built in the early 1900's. Railroad passenger service was discontinued in the 1940's and the railroad station was torn down in 1952. Today the train only passes through Akron in the morning and evening, stopping at Akron only to uncouple a car containing a local shipment.


Early Railroad Station Scene


Last Akron Station


Trolley Cars and Bus Service


An elderly dentist living in Millersville invested his retirement funds in a horse car line. This was the first portion of a network of a transporta- tion system in the county that offered passenger service in the county.


In 1875 the Conestoga Traction Company opened its doors to Lan- caster County as an outgrowth of the horse car line. Trolley service reached into the county like spokes of a wheel. Trolley service was extended to Diamond Station in 1900 and in 1924 the route was changed from Browns- town to Akron, with the trolley entering the Borough on South Tenth Street. An 81-year-old resident of Akron, Edgar K. Binkley, 1163 Main Street, helped to lay tracks from Lancaster to various towns in the county.


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He started as a water boy in 1900 and later worked as night super- visor in the car barn and the busses until his retirement in 1953. He rode on the first trolley car to Akron in 1926, the last trolley car in 1947, and the first bus to Akron on February 9, 1947. Mr. Binkley relates that the rails and ties were laid by hand, and horse drawn wagongs carried the equipment. Most of the digging was done by hand and with hand drills. The round trip fare from Diamond Station to Lancaster was 40 cents.


Building trolley tracks - 1925.


North 11th Street trolley bridge.


etwenn


6/8/63


Center dwelling was torn down for location of trolley tracks.


First trolley car to arrive in Akron.


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Building Route 222 - 1939


Vehicles


Transportation has changed. The early delivery of bread, milk, meat was made in a horse drawn wagon with a block of ice cut from Smith's ice dam to keep it fresh for the customer. Wagons from nearby farms de- livered milk to the creamery located near the railroad tracks on Fulton Street. Main Street was dusty in the summer and snow covered and muddy in the winter. Farmers drove their cattle or sheep along Main Street, and youngsters scampered to the nearest house to find refuge behind the pail fences which almost every home had built around their property. Veloci- pedes, bicycles, horse and carriage or wagons were the only means of travel- ing.


Some of the men reminisce about the Model T Ford and Chevrolet and how they tested them by driving them up Smith's Hill which was the former Route 222, entering Akron on North Ninth Street.


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NELSON REINARD


Early Hitching Posts in Akron


Sports


Baseball


In the latter part of the 19th century a ball diamond was located on North Eleventh Street near the location of the United Methodist Church. Around the turn of the century Akron's ball diamond was located on the south side of Main Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Street. Akron had a fine team in that era, there being quite a rivalry between the Akron and Ephrata teams. Early in the twentieth century the ball diamond was lo- cated west of Zion Lutheran Church, along Main Street. When this land


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Looking East Across the Akron Playground


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AKRON


A


Back Row-Left to Right-Steve Buch, Harry Badorf, Elmer Getz, Aaron Adams, Larry Daniels. Center Row-Chas. Daniels, Dan Dissinger. Front Row-Ira Landis, Ed Stauffer, Irvin Minnich, Amos Stauffer, Chas. Hicks.


was no longer available for baseball, the Akron Athletic Association purch- ased land from Mr. Samuel Wolf. This diamond was situated on the east side of South Ninth Street, where New Street is now located. During the year 1919 Mr. H. W. Oberholtzer desired this land for his farm which was located nearby. In return he deeded the land upon which the present ball diamond is located to the Athletic Association. When this diamond was first laid out home plate was at the north-west portion of the field, with the batter facing the south-east. One of the best remembered games played on the diamond was between Akron and Brownstown as part of the Home- coming celebration for the veterans returning from World War I. This game was never completed as the visitors walked off the field due to an incident at third base. Some years later home plate was moved to its present location at the north-east section of the field. Saturday was base- ball day in Akron as the Athletic Association had a policy that no base- ball should be played on the field on a Sunday. Akron had some good teams during the 20's, 30's and 40's. One team won the championship in the Northern End League. At one period Akron was represented in the highly competitive City and County League. At other periods they


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played strong independent teams. As has happened in many commun- ities, baseball played by adults has lost interest. During the last two decades, and continuing to the present time, Akron has had teams of young- sters in Midget and Midget-Midget Leagues. They have won their share of championships, played good baseball and have produced some fine players.


Back Row-Left to Right-Skip Weidman, Elmer Hackman, Lewis Smith, Leon Ly- kens, Elmer Shore, Chas. Wolf, Alvin Zwally, Chas. Daniels. Second Row-Wayne Zell, Elmer Landis, Scolars, Rhodes, Chas. Enck, Wm. Daniels, Dommel, Tom Clark. Seated- Larry Daniels, Loyd Roland, Paul Enck, E. I. Romig.


SOFTBALL


At various times Akron had local softball leagues, such as church leagues, a league consisting of different departments of Miller Hess & Co., etc. A few years ago Akron had a championship team in the strong Ephrata Recreation League.


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Basketball


Akron Borough was one of the pioneer towns for the game of basket- ball in Lancaster County. The games were played in the Fire Co. Hall, which is now known as the Akron Borough Hall. Until the mid 1920's the playing area was enclosed by a cage which consisted of a cord net similar to a fish net. This net was raised to the ceiling when other events were held in the hall. The game of basketball in this early period was far different than the game we know today. At that time the two-hand drib- ble was allowed and there was a jump ball at center court after each goal. One man was allowed to shoot all the foul goals, and since there was a net enclosure, out-of-bound plays were not necessary. In one respect these earlier games were very much like Ice Hockey as fights were not uncom- mon.


Akron High School had many good basketball teams and developed some fine players. In 1918, the team coached by the principal, Prof. Isaac Seiverling, were champions of Lancaster County. In 1927, the team coach- ed by Prof. Loyd Roland, was tied with Neffsville High School (now known as Manheim Township) for the lead of Class C League. When Akron wanted to make arrangements for a play-off game, Neffsville refused, stating they were not interested in a play-off. While Akron discontinued practice, Neffsville practiced in secret. About three weeks before the end of the school term, their principal called Mr. Roland and stated they want- ed to have a play-off game. Mr. Roland being a good sportsman and a gentleman, agreed. This game was played at Franklin & Marshall College, Neffsville winning by a very close score.


In 1929 the team, coached by Prof. Roland, were champions of the North End League. This league consisted of the smaller high schools north of Route 30, in Lancaster County.


Class C Champions - 1928-29 C. Kemper, R. Brubaker, A. Romig, E. Mohn, J. Enck.


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During its existence, Akron High School was a three-year high school. Those students who so desired, completed the fourth year at Ephrata High School, where some played on their athletic teams.


In the early 1940's, Akron High School was closed, after which the Borough students attended Ephrata High School, and in the early 1950's Akron became a part of the Ephrata Area School District. Many Akron boys were on the basketball teams and quite a few were outstanding players.


About 1917 the Akron Athletic Association started a town team. The earliest games were played in a shed which was converted into a hall. This hall was located on Main Street on the land which is now the Akron Restaurant parking lot.


Later this team, which was named "The Akron Big Five", moved into the fire hall for their games.


During the 1920's, 30's and early 40's this team played some real exciting basketball. They played teams from Lancaster City and County as well as teams from Berks and other counties.


Many fine local players played on these teams, sometimes assisted by well known players from other localities. Many a story is told about their games with their arch rival, Ephrata.


Track and Field


Akron High School took part in the annual track and field meet which was held at Millersville State College in the 1920's and early 1930's. Akron was in the Class C division and won their share of awards.


In later years, including the present time, Akron boys have been successful on the Ephrata Area High School track teams.


Football


While Akron never had an organized football team many of our boys not only played, but were outstanding players on the Ephrata High School teams and later the Ephrata Area School teams.


Tennis


In the past some private tennis courts were built in Akron. Later on there were courts at various locations on the athletic field. At the present time two courts which are lighted for playing at night, are located on the playground.


Croquet


In the 1920's a croquet court was located on a site 500 yards east


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of South Ninth Street, which is now Walnut Street. Later a court was built at the south-eastern boundary of the athletic field.


In the 1940's croquet was played under the lights on the lawn of the Akron Hotel.


Roquet


Roquet was very popular during the 1950's, with the court located on the west side of South Seventh Street.


Music The Akron Cornet Band


The first record of the musical achievements of Akron residents began in 1900 when the Akron Cornet Band was organized, with twenty-three men participating. A Mr. Mishler was the conductor and after long hours of practicing in the Community Band Hall they played for summer picnics and held concerts in Lititz Springs Park. At Christmas time they went caroling. Transportation was by haywagon.


BAND


Back Row-Left to Right-Richard Albright, "Lobbis" Strohl, Galo Showalter, Horace Mellinger, Jack Kilhefner, Al. Mellinger. Middle Row-Percy Smith, Paul Stover, "Tut" Strohl, Ibach, "Nick" Hacker. Front Row-E. I. Romig, Ditzler, Ed. Getz, Mishler, "Mahney" Stetler, Sam Zell, Brubaker, Bill Sahm, "Kid" Mohn.


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GROWING WITH A (And Your Confidence And Suppo


Yesterday


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This is how the Ful- ton Bank looked years and years ago when it first started serving the Akron community.


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FULTON? AKRON OFFICE: N


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KRON SINCE 1909 Has Made Our Growth Possible)


Today


Exterior and interior views of the Fulton Bank as it looks to- day - offering Ak- ron every modern banking service.


FULTON


FULTON


NATIONAL


NATIONAL


BANK


BANK


AKRON OFFICE


AKRON OFFICE


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BANK


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The Akron Cornet Band was reorganized in 1913 with nineteen men, under the direction of E. Irwin Romig. Mr. Romig lives at 18 South Ninth Street, and has related much of this information to us. They traveled by steam locomotive and wagon. They played for events as far away as Fishing Creek on the Susquehanna River for the Fin and Feather Club.


Front Row-Left to Right-Ibach, William Roland, Roy Hackman, Roy Ibach, "Lob- bis" Strohl, Lew McLain, Elmer Landis, William Daniels, Fred Bair. Second Row-Lewis Smith, Charles Smith. Third Row-Paul Weidman, Sam Leslie, Alvin Zwally, E. I. Romig. Fourth Row-Frank Conlin, Paul Stover, Elmer Hackman. Fifth Row-Charles Wolf, Charles Daniels.


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The Akron String Band


A string band was also prominent at this time and consisted of ten men playing violin, viola, mandolin, banjo and guitar. They also had piano or organ accompaniment for indoor events.


Most of the local musicians also played in the Mountain Springs Rifles Band of Ephrata.


Back Row-Left to Right-Charles Enck, Elmer Hackman, Leon Lykens, Charles Wolf, Lyte Buch. Front Row-Roy Hackman, Clayton Garner, Harvey Sweigart, William Roland, Loyd H. Roland.


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The Lamplighter


Man


Oh, the lamplighter man walks briskly along; In his eyes a twinkle, on his lips a song. Up to the lamp post he straightway goes. Sometimes he must stand on his very tippy toes To open the gate of the sturdy street light


And start there a flame glowing and bright-


That will keep us safe through the long dark night Then on his way he merrily goes.


Way far down the road to the next lamp post.


MISS ALMA DANIELS.


hihouse


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Hokey-Pokeys


The early nineteen-hundreds.


August - A hot sultry Saturday afternoon.


Up the street rings the cry, "Hokey-pokeys, Hokey-pokeys. A pen- ny a piece. Each a penny."


Children scramble to the street to meet him; each child clutching an Indian-head penny in a hot little hand.


Here comes the tall thin hokey-pokey man, pushing his little bar- row before him. He stops. He removes the lid from a large container. From it he takes paper-wrapped squares of the most luscious, the most de- licious ice cream anyone ever tasted.


How cooling, how refreshing, how flavorful is the hokey-pokey as it melts on the tongue and trickles down the throat! Pleasure supreme!


What! You never tasted a hokey-pokey?


Man, you haven't lived!


MISS ALMA DANIELS.


= Star!


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First Buildings


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T. GLENN HORST Auctioneer "THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE"


38 Fairview Drive


Phone 859-1331 Akron, Pa.


Akron Restaurant, Inc.


"Finest Penna. Dutch Cooking"


OPEN DAILY 6:15 A.M. to 9 P.M. - SUNDAY 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. MONDAY 6:15 A.M. to 2 P.M.


YOUR HOSTS


MR. AND MRS. WARREN ROYER - MR. AND MRS. WALTER ("JIM") LEWIS


"Since 1954"


916 MAIN STREET PHONE (717) 859-1333 AKRON, PA.


. .. This Book Printed By ...


ENSINGER PRINTING SERVICE


ADAMSTOWN 484-4451


Better Printing at Reasonable Prices


EPHRATA 733-2029


ADAMSTOWN, PA.


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D. H. FORD LEATHER CO., INC.


HEEL MANUFACTURERS


Phone (717) 859-1101


Akron, Pa.


17501


Since 1934


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806 Main Street - Now Fulton Bank Parking Lot


A. W. Mellinger & Son Feed and Lumber Mill - Before 1900


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CONGRATULATIONS! WE ARE HAPPY TO BE A PART OF A GROWING COMMUNITY, AND TO HAVE Served the Akron Boro for Over 59 Years with a Total of 2,270 Telephones ON THE JOB DAY AND NIGHT.


Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company 130 E. Main Street


Ephrata, Pa. 17522


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Dutch School Natural Foods Store


Owners - Dorothy and Jasper Wolf


Natural Vitamins - Herb Teas


DIETETIC FOODS HAND CRAFTED DUTCH GIFTS


Phone (717) 859-2339 You are what you eat! Route 222 - Akron, Pa.


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PRE-BUILT and MOBILE HOMES


QUALITY PRE-BUILT HOMES - 2 - 3 - 4 Bedrooms AWARD WINNING CUSTOM BUILT HOMES BY Parkwood - Oxford - Up to 75' length - Total Electric Available Well Worth Your Drive TO AKRON (8 Miles North of Lancaster) on Route 222 - Phone (717) 859-1148


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COLOR


Mon Elec freeit's


AKRON ELECTRONICS MIC


HOME OF AKRON


RCA


ELECTRONICS


RCA ZENITH


COLOR TV - STEREO - RADIOS


MOTOROLA AUTO RADIOS and TAPE PLAYERS


Whirlpool AIR CONDITIONERS


Serving Our Community with THE NATION'S FINEST PRODUCTS .... and .... THE AREA'S BEST SERVICE!


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AKRON ELECTRONICS, INC.


SALES · SERVICE 357 S. 7th STREET · AKRON, PA. 17501 . PHONE 859-1345


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Making Shoes Before 1900


Wagner House Around 1885 - Later Usner House


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WE WISH TO THANK ALL OF OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR PATRONAGE OVER THE PAST YEARS SINCE 1955!


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Hartman's


SELF - SERVICE GROCERY


Ephrata, R. D. #2, Pa.


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ARTHUR Z. WOLF AGENT FOR Harleysville Auto, Fire and Casualty Insurance


307 Main Street Akron,


Penna. 17501


LANDIS Z. MARTIN, Pres. RICHARD KEISTER, V. Pres.


Ephrata Motors, Inc.


MERCURY . COMET COUGAR LINCOLN CONTINENTAL


(SAFE BUY) USED CARS


Long Term Leasing and Daily Rentals!


1160 S. STATE STREET EPHRATA, PA.


At Same Location Since 1953!


Foodergong Lodge


AKRON'S FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR!


A Prestige Resort Lodge


Nestled in and about Foodergong Mountain, Thrives THE COUNTY'S FINEST FOOD AND ACCOMMODATIONS!


Here there is something for everybody, the young and the old. Relax in our secluded woods or swing in our Bill Little's Tavern. Dine daily in either of our two very popular restaurants.


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JR. O. C. A. M. BUILDING AKRON, IL.


Borough Farm


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-FOR- Fine Carry Out Food


THE AKRON SANDWICH SHOP Phone 859-2747


Congratulations, Akron Boro .FROM ....


HILLCREST SWIM CLUB FAMILY SWIMMING FOR FUN AND HEALTH!


Activities All Summer Months. Uncrowded Conditions.


Family Memberships Now Available! Call 859-2111 or Write Box 14 - Akron, Pa.


HENRY R. ZWALLY


Heating Oils - Burner Sales and Service In Akron 25 Years


Go Go to CITGO . ... Keeps Burners Purring Like a Kitten!


Compliments of .


FRITZ'S IGA


MARKET


Route 222


Akron, Pa.


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Have You Tried


MARTIN'S HEALTH


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TRADE MARK Made Without Shortening.


PRETZELS


AKRON, PA.


De Grumma Dinger Sin Wunderbore Gute!


These Crooked Things Are Wonderfully Good!


From a Pound to a Truck Load! Phone (717) 859-1272


Established 1934


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East Main Street, Akron, Pa.


Smith's Blacksmith Shop (Father of Ed. Smith) - Now 20 Ninth Street


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CARL C. CAMMAUF REGISTERED PLUMBER


Plumbing


- Heating


316 Diller Road


Phone 859-1816 Akron, Pa.


Good's Disposal Service


REAMSTOWN,


PENNA.


OUR SERVICE BEGINS WITH THE NAME!


RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Container Service


For Service in the Akron area .


Phone


GARY 267-6385 859-1879


DON


CAROL CAMMAUF'S BEAUTY SHOPPE


217 Main Street


Phone 859-1502


Akron, Pa.


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COMPLIMENTS OF . .


Stradling Funeral Home Akron, Pa.


George T. Stradling, II


George T. Stradling, III


FUNERAL DIRECTORS HAVING SERVED OUR COMMUNITY:


PETER W. WEIDMAN


1890 - 1917


TOM RICHARDSON 1917 - 1923


WEBSTER I. SNYDER


1923 - 1949


GEORGE T. STRADLING


1954 -


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Fin and Feather Parade - Akron Square


1004 - 1006 Main Street


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MOHN'S GARAGE


Since 1918!


Phone (717) 859-1722


Akron, Pa. 17501


RECREATION AND RELAXATION


222 DUTCH LANES


Bowling - Billiard - Golf


Since 1954!


Route 222


2 Miles South of Akron


MELVIN E. LAPP


AGENT Washington National Insurance Company LIFE - HEALTH - GROUP - HOSPITAL - SURGICAL - MEDICAL 213 South 11th Street Phone 859-1880 Akron, Pa. 17501


YVONNE SENSENIG Beauty Shop YVONNE SENSENIG, Prop. Since 1962


Broad Street Akron, Pa.


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VILLAGE SQUARE GIFT SHOP


"ON THE SQUARE"


Akron,


1960 - 1970


Penna.


Reitz Concrete Contracting


RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL WORK


BOX 498


Phone 733-4443


EPHRATA, PA.


NORKA CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Akron, Pa.


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Founders of Miller, Hess & Company


S. P. HESS 1856 - 1932


P. B. MILLER 1861 - 1925


W. E. BRUBAKER 1878 - 1961


S. N. WOLF 1862 - 1942


A. N. WOLF 1868 - 1939


Congratulations, Akron, on your 75th Anniversary! We are happy to have been a part of this fine community for 69 years!


In 1901 a new partnership was formed to start the manufacture of shoes. Frank J. Conlin, from New Jersey furnished the shoemaking skills. Capital and facilities were pro- vided by a group of local area residents, Simon Hess, Al Wolf, Sam Wolf, Pete Miller and Wayne Brubaker. Production started in the upstairs of the large frame warehouse across from the Akron passenger depot.


In 1911 the Company was incorporated, and the two story brick building at the southeast corner of 7th and Main Streets where the Company was now producing shoes was purchased. This building had been built by the Akron Land Improvement Company which, a few years earlier, had organized, raised local funds, and had the building con- structed so as to have employment for Akron residents within easy walking distance of the center of town and trolley line.


During the early years, S. N. Wolf, who traveled upstate New York to sell hand rolled cigars, took shoe samples with him and combined the sale of cigars and shoes. Prior to shoemaking, the manufacture of cigars furnished Akron its principal employment opportunity.


In 1913 the first wing was added to the original plant, and a branch fitting room in Ephrata was closed down. Additional units were added to the Akron plant in 1934


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A. N. WOLF SHOE CO. -- Denver, Pa. Organized in 1922


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FEFFER


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MILLER, HESS & Company , Inc.


Headquarters and Central Office Akron, Pa.


Founded in 1901


BACHMAN SHOE CO. - Middletown, Pa. Acquired in 1947


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HUBLER SHOE CO. - Auburn, Pa. Acquired in 1944


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HIGHLAND S-


HIGHLAND SHOE CO. - Akron, Pa. Organized in 1924


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and in 1937. The most rapid growth of the Company took place in the thirties when the popular priced teen-age girls' footwear made in Akron was in good demand.


The first major expansion move was the organization of the A. N. Wolf Shoe Company in Denver in 1922, and the Highland Shoe Company wholesale division in Akron in 1924. Active in ownership and management during this period were C. W. Hess, O. O. Miller, M. H. Zimmerman, John Reitz, Wayne Brubaker, Ray Bender and Walter Bender. During the mid-forties, two more manufacturing plants were acquired, Hubler Shoe Com- pany, Auburn, Pennsylvania, in 1944 and Bachman Shoe Company, Middletown, Pennsyl- vania, in 1947.


Total employment at all Divisions now averages around 750, with production total- ing from 11,000 to 12,000 pairs per day. The present officers of the Company are: A. P. Hallman, President; O. O. Miller, Vice-President; H. W. Mason, Vice-President, Manu- facturing; D. V. Yoder, Vice-President, Marketing and Sales; R. L. Ebersole, Treasurer; and C. R. Althouse, Secretary. Clarence Hufford is the Plant Superintendent in Akron, and Robert Benner is Manager of Highland.


We join the many local organizations and neighbors in the hope that Akron will continue to be the nice, friendly, productive and good living community that it has been these many years.


MILLER, HESS & CO., LTD, SHOE MANUFACTURERS.


Miller Hess Shoe Factory


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The Usner House (1897) - On the Square


- Harlinger, John Harlinger,


First Row-Left to Right-Harry Miller, Clarence Zwally, Harry Badorf, Amos Stauffer, Stoner, Dietrich, Zwally, Frank Conlin. Second Row-Howard Smith, Howard Peck, Edwin Fritz, Arthur Adams, Levi Miller, Wayne Bender, Charles Hicks, Alsbach, Aaron Adams, Charles Enck, Paul Weidman, Haldeman, Fritz, Brubaker, Burkey, Burkey, John Conlin. Third Row -- David Snader, Ralph Keeler, Alfred Bender, Seiverling, Stella Hartranft, Minnie Burkholder, Stella Grube, Vera Stephan, Amy Ramsey, Ella Grove, Lottie Killian, Mary Ruth, Lizzie Mohler, Alice Miley, Elsie Stephan, Lottie Leed, Edna Eichelberger. Fourth Row-' Stauffer,


Daniels, Smith, Strohl, Kathryn Sharley, Eva Buch, Carrie Snader, Mary Bender, Cora Ramsey, Minnie Leib, Almeda Hartranft, Sesie Grove, Minnie Buchen, Eva Cooper. Fifth Row-Jacob Black, Clarence Hess, Horace Mellinger, Bender.


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DALE L. PUTT Auctioneer


FOR COMPLETE AUCTIONEERING SERVICE Real Estate Household Goods Farm Sales


ANTIQUES AND COIN SALES


940 Main Street


Phone (717) 859-1430


Akron, Pa. 17501


Albert Mellinger & Son


COAL - LUMBER - FEED - ETC.


1916 - 1970 54 Years Service


PHONE 859-1666


AKRON, PA.


HIGH'S AUTO BODY REPAIR ELVIN L. HIGH, JR., Owner .... SPECIALIZING IN ....


Fiberglass Repairing - Custom Painting GUARANTEED WORK!


115 Front Street


Phone (717) 859-1175 Akron, Pa. 17501


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AKRON: IN 1952


WE CAME TO LIVE WITH YOU.


WE PLAN TO STAY; WE LIKE IT HERE,


AND WE'LL GROW WITH AKRON, YEAR BY YEAR.


Terry Manufacturing Co.


.. MANUFACTURERS OF .... ..


Ladies' Lingerie & Sleepwear 1020 Moon Avenue


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HARDWARE.


PROPR


KYANIZE FINISHES


Hardware Store - Now 721 Main Street


South 9th Street - Looking North from New Street


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plus


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DECADE OF SUCCESS! Providing $1,000.00 Maximum Death Benefits with Maximum Assessment per Death per Member of $1.10


Would you like to become a Member of an Organization possessing this record?


For a Limited Period, Applicants in Good Health between the Ages of 16 and 55 Years, inclusive, will be received for Membership. For Details . ... Write-


Akron Relief Association c/o HOWARD HAWS, Financial Secretary


712 New Street


AKRON, PA.


Green Acres SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY SOUTH 7TH STREET


ROUTE 222


AKRON, PA.


WOLF'S SNACK BAR MR. AND MRS. GALEN B. WOLF, Props. Since 1965 222 DUTCH LANES


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AKRON


Meat Wagon


Construction of South 9th Street


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TIRZAH'S BEAUTY NOOK TIRZAH L. RAVEGUM, Prop. Since September 29, 1964


1235 Main Street


Akron, Pa.


COMPLIMENTS OF


S. T. GOTWALT, JR., D. D. S. WILLIAM K. GROSH, M. D.


DONALD HOOPER, M. D. EDWARD J. KOWALEWSKI, M. D. WILLIAM G. RIDGWAY, M. D.


REDCAY'S BARBER SHOP JOHN REDCAY, Prop. Since 1964


805 New Street


Akron, Pa.


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Gerhart Caffroth in 1753 received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 160 acres on the banks of the Cocalico, and here his family farmed until 1806. Sam- uel Wolf bought 113 acres in 1842, and in 1895 this was owned by his grandson, Elias Wolf, and was bought by his grandson, A. N. Wolf (pictured) in 1920.


Our first 5-family town house is on the site of the stone and frame barn. Here Walter Eitnier raised tobacco, potatoes, and fed steers and hogs for Mr. Wolf for 35 years. A. N. Wolf spent summer vacations in the spring-house. Beside the spring- house was a creamery, where neighboring farmers brought milk to be made into butter. 500 pounds a day were shipped to Philadelphia by train.


The old swimming hole at the bend of the Cocalico now borders the Westview Golf Course. Refrigerators have replaced the cave in the spring-house. Today Heritage Village, a new concept for family living, is being built around the original stone farm- house, keeping the best of the old, while building for the new.


AL MILLER, Associate Broker


Residence-Akron 859-1976 DON KEPNER, Realtor 601 S. BROAD STREET Phone 626-2047 LITITZ, PA.


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18 - 20 North 9th Street


Parade on Fulton Street


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BEAUTY SHOPPE Rita Willey and Georgiana Fassnacht Corner of 9th and Main Streets


Phone 859-1001


Akron, Pa.


RISSER'S FARM MARKET


Since 1961


Satisfaction Guaranteed!


Route 222


Phone 859-1700 Akron, Pa.


A "CORNER STORE" FOR 45 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF AKRON, PA.


HESS FOOD MARKET


Groceries Fresh Meats


Produce


THE BEST FOR LESS WITH HESS!


Compliments of WONDER DISPOSAL SERVICE SERVING AKRON AND COMMUNITY SINCE 1952! 1112 Broad Street


Phone 859-1432


Akron, Pa.


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Guide To Vacation Fun!


CAR


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Open Daily 10 to 9-Sat. to 5 Located on Route 222, South of Akron Ph. 859. 2511 or 733.2276


TRAILERS & CAMPERS


Sales & Rentals


Let's Deal On: Del Ray El Dorado Travelmaster Wheel Camper


Derby Coleman Layton


· Service


· Parts


· Accessories


· Equipment


Tents in new colors, sizes & styles


Old Town Canoes for water sports


New Coleman Tents, Sleeping Bags, Adjust- able Catalytic Heaters, Coolers and Jugs, Coleman Lanterns, Camp Stoves, Camp Oven, aluminum Highstand, Toaster-Griddle-Broiler -others!


Now ... go


Coleman quality


all the way. . . morning, noon and night ...


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RESTAURANT.


739 Main Street


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126 South 9th Street


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Compliments of .


DOTTIE BURKHART'S BEAUTY SHOPPE


936 Main Street


Akron, Pa.


Walter M. Strohl


CESSPOOL and SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Over 40 Years' Experience! SEWER CONNECTIONS 221 S. EIGHTH STREET


PHONE 859-1051


AKRON, PA.


R. E. STAUFFER


Shoe Repairing


Rear 718 Broad Street


Phone 859-1881 Akron, Pa.


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HAPPY 75 th


AKRON ...


from a company celebrating its Diamond Anniversary, too. Reaching 75 years of age is an accomplishment to be proud of, whether you're a community or a business organization. It's also boon time for looking toward the next 75 years and laying plans for progress.


As we're doing at New Holland, we're sure the citizenry of Akron Borough- which includes many New Holland em- ployees-has already made plans for their Borough's future. Plans that are sure to make the future even more pro- gressive than the past.


From a company observing its 75th Birthday, we extend our heartiest con- gratulations.


ICE TO


DIVISIO


75 YEARS


AGRICULTURE


BPERRY


RATION


RY RA


OF


1895


· 1970


OF


NEW


90


West Main Street, Akron, Pa.


South Ninth Street - Looking North


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MOTEL AKRON MR. AND MRS. GEORGE D. WOLF, Owners and Managers


116 South 7th Street Phone (717) 859-1654 Akron, Pa. 17501


DOT DEMMING'S BEAUTY SHOPPE DOROTHY P. DEMMING, Prop. "For the Finest in Beauty Care" 64 Third Street Phone 859-1733 Akron, Pa.


EVANS AUTO BODY


Straightening Refinishing


23 YEARS EXPERIENCE!


235 N. 7th Street Phone 859-1455 Akron, Pa. INSURANCE ESTIMATES


GRAVER'S SEAT COVER CENTER CHET GRAVER, Proprietor Seat Covers for All Cars


CONVERTIBLE TOPS - ORIGINAL INSERT WORK Floor Mats and Carpets . Safety Belts


Rear 621 Main Street


Phone 859-1335 Akron, Pa.


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E Z Service


7th and Oak Streets Akron, Pa.


Phone 859-1255


AUTHORIZED DEALER


CHECKER AUTOMOBILES


PHONE 2490


Checker Circa - 1923


Checker Marathon - 1970


ATLANTIC


PRODUCTS and SERVICE


Serving The Community's Automotive Needs for Over 37 Years!


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Big Day In Akron


Welcome HOME


LANCASTER COUNTY MARINE, Inc. DALE P. HARTMAN SALES AND SERVICE


Glastron and Boston Whaler Boats MERCURY AND SNO-JET SNOW VEHICLES NEW LOCATION-Route 222 (4 Lauber Road) Akron, Pa. 17501 Phone (717) 859-1121


18 HOLE PITCH and PUTT


WEST


IEW


GOLF


INC.


COURSE


ROTHSVILLE ROAD


PHONE 859-2333


AKRON, PA.


ZIMMERMAN'S SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION Wash and Wax - Lubrication


TIRES AND TUBES 1111 South State Street Phone 733-8180 Ephrata, Pa.


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H. W. OBERHOLTZER General Merchandise 1 N. 9th Street


Harry S. Oberholtzer J. Walter Snader 1926 to 1946


Partners


SNADER'S GENERAL STORE General Merchandise 1 N. 9th Street J. Walter Snader, Owner 1946 to 1964


Self- Service


AKRON SHOP - RITE MARKET 805 MAIN STREET


Quick Check-Out


Groceries Meats


Produce Hardware


CONTINUING 45 YEARS OF BUSINESS WITH THE COMMUNITY!


J. Walter Snader 1 Partners Bruce R. Snader 1964 to 1970


Bruce R. Snader, Owner 1970


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Patron List


Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Auker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack S. Belsinger Mr. and Mrs. C. Daniel Biemesderfer Christopher D. Biemesderfer Miss Lisa D. Biemesderfer Mr. and Mrs. Edgar K. Binkley Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Brecker Mr. and Mrs. Nevin K. Brugger Mr. and Mrs. R. Clinton Buch and Family


Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Detweiler Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ehrhart Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eisenhard Mr. and Mrs. R. U. Fassnacht Mr. and Mrs. Ed G. Fausnacht and Beth


Mr. and Mrs. W. Richard Goshert Mrs. Mary Hamlin


Mr. Webster Hamlin


Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Hartman


Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haws and Family


Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Hay James and Kitty Heller


Mr. and Mrs. E. Austin Hess, Jr.


Dr. and Mrs. Donald Hooper


Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Hoover Kent Hoover Kevin Hoover


Kurt Hoover Clayton R. Huber


Mr. Carl C. Ibach


Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Kahl


Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Lepole Chester K. Long


Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin Mr. and Mrs. David A. May Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mellinger Mr. Horace Mellinger


Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Miller Miss Loretta J. Morse


Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Ober Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Pfautz


Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Rudy Mrs. Loyd H. Roland Mr. and Mrs. Kenelm L. Shirk, Jr.


Mr. Richard R. Singer


Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Snader Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Snader Dr. and Mrs. Frank Steele Mr. and Mrs. George T. Stradling


Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Sweigart Mr. and Mrs. J. Carl Weidman Miss Elva Weller


Miss Gussie Weller


Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Youse


Mr. and Mrs. Milo Zimmerman


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.... Memo ....


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RCA CORPORATION


LANCASTER,


PENNA.


FOR 75 YEARS We've been going steady! AKRON BOROUGH


AND


EPHRATA


DIAMOND


SPRING WATER


Congratulations to all the residents of Akron from another seventy-five year old who started in business the same year the borough was incorporated. If you aren't one of our regular customers now we hope you will be before our centennial celebrations.


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