LMTHS Newsletter Table of Contents
2001-2024

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Summer 2024
Bartholomew, A., (2024). Mustard Dispener Invented in Wescosville, (2): 6.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2024). Society News, (2): 3.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2024). Story Guide, (2): 1.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2024). Lehigh Valley Dairy. (2): 7.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2024). Weatherlore in the Eighties and Nineties by Irwin M. Hering (2): 5.
Stoner, D., (2024). Ochre Mining in LMT, (2) 7.
Williams, S., (2024). Allen Organ (2): 4.
Williams, S., (2024). From the President, (2): 2.

Spring 2024
Bartholomew, A., (2024). Thresher Rescue Project. (1): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2024). Photo Contest, (1): 3.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2024). Society News, (1): 3.
Gorton, R.T., (2024), Three Township Barns, (1): 4-5.
Lichtenwalner, M. (2024). Dynamite Versus Cherry Tree, (1): 6.
Williams, S., (2024). From the President, (1): 2.

Fall 2023
Allen, C. (2023). The Garden at the Heritage Courtyard, (3): 5.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Basketball at Camp Olympic, (3): 4.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Society News, (3): 1-2
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Want to Save Taxes? (3): 5.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2023). Making Cider and Applejack (3): 4.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2023). The Sun Inn and other Local Taverns Involved in the Fries Rebellion, (3): 3, 8.
Williams, S., (2023). From the President, (3): 2.

Summer 2023
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). The Fries Rebellion Movie - How Can Member Help Make This Movie?, (2): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Haines Mill Tour, Grandpa Camp, (2): 6.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Norman Hoffman Scholarship, (2): 3.
Bartholomew, A. (2023). Fries Rebellion Movie, (2): 4-6.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Photo Contest, (2): 3.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Society News, (2): 2.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2023). Bortz Log House (2): 7.
Stoner, D., (2023). Ochre Mining in LMT, (2) 7.
Williams, S., (2023). From the President, (2): 2.

Spring 2023
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Society News, (1): 2.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2023). Photo Contest, (1): 3.
Huber, G. (2023), When Rotten Old Shoes Can Reveal Something Important to Us, (1): 7.
Kohn, D. (2023), World War II Ration Books, (1):6.
Lichtenwalner, M. (2023). Poultry Production: Tales From the Farm, (1): 4-6.
Williams, S., (2023). From the President, (1): 2.

Fall 2022
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2022). Society News, (3): 1.
Bartholomew, A., (2022).  Historic Preservation. (2): 3.
Bartholomew, A., (2022). Geocache Project. (3): 7.
Lichtenwalner, M. (2022). Homestead Orchards, (3): 4-5.
Williams, S., (2022). From the President, (3): 2.

Summer 2022
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2022). Society News, (2): 1.
Bartholomew, A., (2022).  Focus on Volunteers. (2): 3.
Bartholomew, A., (2022). 2022 Scholarship Recipients. (2): 7.
Huber, G., (2022). A Case of Adjacency - A Rare Circle Mark and a Companion Rosette, (2): 4-5.
Williams, S., (2022). From the President, (2): 2.
Williams, S., (2022). Macungie's Climate and Climigration - past , Present & Future: Part 2. (2): 6.

Spring 2022
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2022). Society News, (1): 1.
Bartholomew, A., (2022). Lime Kiln Project at Brookside Country Club. (1): 7.
Huber, G., (2022). A 20% Barn on Indian Creek Road, (1): 4-5.
Williams, S., (2022). Dale Snyder's Sleigh (1): 3.
Williams, S., (2022). From the President, (1): 2.
Williams, S., (2022). Macungie's Climate and Climigration - past , Present & Future: Part I. (1): 6.
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Fall 2021
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2021). Society News, (3): 1.
Bartholomew, A., (2021). Veterans Day Program. (3): 2.
Huber, G., A Late Nineteenth-century House on Gehman Road Comes Down, (3): 3.
Williams, S., (2021). Eighteenth Century Watering Holes Around Lower Macungie (3): 4.
Williams, S., (2021). From the President, (3): 2.

Summer 2021
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2021). August is Passport to History Month. (2): 1.
Bartholomew A. (2021). Cedar Creek Bakery Ad Donated. (2): 6.
Bartholomew, A. (2021). From the Vice President. (2): 2.
Bartholomew, A. (2021). LMT School Photo from 1950s. (2): 6.
Bartholomew, A. (2021). 1900 Stephens-Butz Wedding Photo Donated. (2): 7.
Gorton, R.T. (2021). 2021 Scholarship Winners. (2): 3.
Steffy, E. (2021). Early History of Stephan - Stephen - Steffy Settlers in Lower Macungie. (2): 4-5.

Spring 2021
Bartholomew, A.  (ed) (2021). Historic Preservation in East Texas. (1): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (2021). Teaching in Lower Macungie Schools in the 20th Century - An interview with Eva Yohe. (1): 4-5.
Lichtenwalner, M. (2021). Wheat Scourer History at Lichtenwalner Farms. (1): 2-3.
Magee, M. (2021). Finding History Through Geocaching. (1): 7.
Page, K.S. (2021). When Will Spring Arrive? (1): 6.
Williams, S. (2021). From the President. (1): 2.

Fall 2020
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2020). Society News, (3): 1.
Bartholomew, A., (2020). Kratzer Farm. (3): 2.
Bartholomew, A., (2020). Notes on the Origins of Brookside Country Club. (3): 4-5.
Brenner, M., (2020). History and Open Space Preserved, (3): 3.
Williams, S., (2020). From the President, (3): 2.

Summer 2020
Bartholomew, A., (2020). Kemmerer House, Indian Creek Road. (2): 2.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2020). Society News, (2): 1,7.
Hoffman, R., (2020). The Slingshot: A Rite of Spring for Any Young Lad in Wescosville, PA (2): 3.
Rauch, C. (2020). Oh, How Times Have Changed! (2): 7.
Williams, S., (2020). From the President, (2): 2.

Spring 2020
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2020). Society News, (1): 1.
Huber, G. (2020). Nature, Vacuums and a Paling Awareness of the Importance of Rosettes (1): 6-7.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2020). Hit-or-Miss Engines: Found on Every Farm (1): 4-5
Williams, S., (2020). From the President, (1): 2.

Fall 2019
Bartholomew, A., (2019). James Weiler of Weilersville. (3): 3.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2019). Society News, (3): 1.
Huber, G. (2019). Barn Stars and Marks with Concentric Circles and Bands and a Case of Eccentric Concentric            
   Rosettes (3): 4-5.
Williams, S., (2019). From the President, (3): 1.
Williams, S., (2020). Writing History, (2): 4-6.

Summer 2019
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2019). Society News, (2): 1.
Huber, G. (2019). Will a Real Virgo Virginum Symbol Please Stand Up! (2): 4-5.
Williams, S., (2019). From the President, (2): 2.
Williams, S., (2019). In the Heartland of Lower Macungie - An interview with Dr. Antonio Panebianco (2): 6-7.

Spring 2019
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2019). Society News, (1): 1.
Bieber, S. (2019). Earl Henry - A Gentle Soul of the Little Leigh Who Endured Racism and Tragedy (1): 4-5.
Huber, G. (2019). Swirling Swastikas: A Short Story and the Schmoyer Stone Standard Barn (1): 6-7.
Lichtenwalner, L. (2019). The Mighty American Chestnut Tree, (1): 3.
Williams, S., (2019). From the President, (1): 2.

Fall 2018
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Society News, (3): 1, 3.
Huber, G. (2018). Greater Indication of Yohe Barn Construction Date. (3): 6.
Huber, G. (2018). Schmoyer-Klinetob Homestead and Barn with Unique Mark on Mowstead Wall (3): 7-8.
Williams, S., (2018). From the President, (3):2.
Williams, S. (2018). Macungie Medicine. (3): 4-5.

Summer 2018
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Familiar Buildings Lost This Spring (2): 8.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Heritage Courtyard at Camp Olympic (2): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Spring Planting at the Log House (2): 8.
Fink, J.A. (2018). The Fink Family Orchestra. (2): 6-7.
Reimert, W.D. (2018). The Timeless Miracle of Midsummer (2): 9.
Williams, S., (2018). From the President, (2):2.
Williams, S. (2018). Scouting Around the Township. (2): 3-5.

Spring 2018
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). 250th Anniversary of Anthracite (1): 9.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Along the Line of the Allentown to Kutztown Trolley (1): 6-7.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Museum Grand Opening (1): 4.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Society News, (1):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., (2018), Milling in LMT: Feed Bags (1):8.
Huber, G. (2018). Say Goodbye to the Diefenderfer Homestead House. (1): 10-11.
Williams, S. (2018). Bearing Witness. (1): 5.
Williams, S., (2018). From the President, (1):2.

Fall 2017
Bartholomew, A. (2017). The Early Years of the Wescosville Fire Company, (3): 2.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2018). Society News, (3): 1, 3.
Huber, G. (2017). Principal Rafter Systems in Lower Macungie Homes are English. (3): 4.
Huber, G. (2017). Where Did Farmers Place Their Milk Pails?. (3): 5-6.
Williams, S., (2017). From the President, (3):2.

Summer 2017
Bartholomew, A. (2017). Farewell to LMT Elementary School. (2): 2.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2017). Museum News, (2):1.
Bartholomew, A. (2017). New Book on Barns in the PA Hearth. (2): 12.
Huber, G. (2017). The Neumoyer and Diehl Homestead Farm Buildings. (2): 6-8.
Williams, S. (2017). The New Buckeye Tavern Emerges with Spirit of Old. (2): 3.
Williams, S., (2017). Tour Around the Township: Sweetwood Drive. (2): 4-7.
Williams, S. (2017). The Willows. (2) 10-11.

Spring 2017
Bartholomew, A. (2017). A  Special Award. (1): 7.
Bieber, S. (2017). Hosfeld's Barber Shop and Other Memories. (1): 3-4.
Huber, G. (2017). The Neumoyer and Diehl Families and Farm Buildings at a Mountain Rd. Homestead. (1): 5-7.
Williams, S., (2017). From the President, (1):2.
Williams, S. (2017). New Buckeye Tavern Rises From the Ashes. (1): 2.

Fall 2016
Bartholomew, A. (ed.), (2016). Honoring Our Veterans, (3):8.
Williams, S., (2016). From the President, (3):2.
Williams, S., (2016). Tour Around the Township: Sauerkraut Lane, (3): 3-6.

Summer 2016
Huber, G. (2016), What is a Mill Beam Doing in a Barn?,  (2): 7.
Stefany, Wally (2016), Making Soap No Lost Art to Helen Oliver, Mother , (2): 6-7.
Williams, S. (2016), Errata: Farewell to the Romig Homestead , (2): 8.
Williams, S. (2016), Tour Around the Township: Mountain Road, (2): 1-5, 8.

Spring 2016
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2016), Disaster in LMT: East Texas Boiler Explosion - June 21, 1879. (1): 3.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2016), Society News, (1): 1.
Williams, S. (2016), Applejack, Sex and Hoedowns - Shadows in the Dutch Country, (1): 4-5.
Williams, S. (2016), Farewell to the Romig Homestead, (1): 2.
Williams, S. (2016), From the President, (1): 2.
Williams, S. (2016), Tour Around the Township: Orchard Road, (1): 6-7.
 
Fall 2015
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Honoring Our Veterans, (3): 8.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Memories of Ancient Oak, (3): 5.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Society News, (3): 1.
Huber, G. (2015), Barn Stars Still Living in Lower Macungie, (3): 2.
Williams, S. (2015), From the President, (3): 2.
Williams, S. (2015), Ghost Sightings are Relatively Common in the Hinkel Family, (3): 3-4.
 
Summer 2015
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), The Buckeye's Ghosts, (2): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Memories of LMT School Days, (2): 6
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Maddy Berger's Spirit, (2): 7.
Huber, G. (2015), Miracle on Reservoir Hill Road, (2): 4-5.
Williams, S. (2015), Chick Hinkle's Sundaes and More Sweet Memories of Wescosville, (2): 2-3.
Williams, S. (2015), Maughaughsin - Another Name for Macungie?, (2): 8.
 
Spring 2015
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Society News, (1): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Barn Expo, (1): 2.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2015), Bert Winzer: Congressional Gold Medal Recipient, (1): 3.
Buss, R. (2015), Dr. George Solomon Deibert MD, Physician and Soldier, (1): 6-7.
Huber, G. (2015), The Yohe Homestead on Indian Creek Road, (1): 4-5.
Williams, S. (2015), From the President, (1): 2.
Williams, S. (2015), Lost and Waiting to Be Found, (1): 7.
Williams, S. (2015), Stein's Spring - A 19th Century Macungie Retreat, (1): 3.
 
Fall 2014
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2014), 25th Anniversary Celebration, (2): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2014), Honoring Our Veterans, (2): 8.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2014), Recent Acquisitions,  (2): 3.
Hoffman, N. (2014), Memorial Day Remarks, May 26, 2014, (2): 3.
Huber, G. (2014), An Old House - Twice a Mystery, (2): 5.
Williams, S. (2014), From the President, (2): 2.
Yenser, J.B. (2014), Reflections on East Texas, (2): 4.
 
Spring 2014
Bastian -O'Conors, D. (2014), Wescosville & Minesite (Hartzell) Schools, 1941-1949. (1):3.
Hoffman, N. (2014), Teachers inL.M.T. School at Wescosville, (1):3-5.
Huber, G., An Old House is Lost in Lower Macungie, (1):2.
Williams, S. (2014), From the President, (1):2.
Williams, S. (2014), Wings Over Macungie, (1):6.
 
Fall 2013
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2013), Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad, (2): 1.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2013), Ghost Stories, (2): 8.
Bartholomew, A. (ed.) (2013), King George Inn, (2): 8.
Huber, G. (2013), Manufactures in 1810, (2): 3-4.
Huber, G. (2013), The Schmoyer Stone Standard Barn on Spring Creek Road, (2): 2.
Williams, S. (2013), From the President, (2): 2.
Williams, S. (2013), Macungie, Place of the Bear - What's in a Name?, (2): 5.
 
Spring 2013
Bartholomew, C., (2013), From the President, (1):2.
Hoffman, N, (2013), Reminiscences: Wescosville in the 1930s, (1):6-7.
Ibach-Reinhard, B., (2013), Childhood Reflections, (1):4-5.
Ziegler, R., (2013), Reminiscences: Wescosville School, (1):3-4.
 
Fall 2012
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2012), Honoring Our Veterans (2):8.
Flynn, K., (ed.), (2012), Log House Kitchen Garden (2):1.
Huber, G. , (2012), Looking at Rufus Grider and LMT (2):3.
Williams, S. (2012), From the President (2):2.
Williams, S. (2012), The Ponies of East Texas (2): 4-5.
 
Spring 2012
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2012), Log House Kitchen (1):1.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2012), News (1):3.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2012), Jarrett Settlement in the Swabia Creek Valley (1): 4-5.
Bartholomew, C., , (2012), From the President (1):2.
Huber, G. , (2012), Barns in Macungie: Late 18th Century and Current Populations - A Preview(1):6.
 
Fall 2011
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2011), News (2):1,2,6.
Bartholomew, C., , (2011), From the President (2):2.
Huber, G. , (2011), A Cross Section of Local Barns - First Barn Tour Offered in Township (2):3-4.

Spring 2011
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2011), News (1):1,5.
Bartholomew, C., , (2011), From the President (1):2.
Huber, G. , (2011), Camp Olympic Barn on Cedar Crest Blvd.(1):3-4.
Huber, G. , (2011), End Wall Door Hood with Barn Star(1):6.
 
Fall 2010
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2010), News (2):1-2.
Bartholomew, C., , (2010), From the President (2):2.
Huber, G. , (2010), Desch Homestead barn on Shoeneck Rd.(2):3-4.
 
Spring 2010
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2010), News (1):1-2.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2010), Butz-Leister Farmstead (1):6.
Bartholomew, C., , (2010), From the President (1):2.
Huber, G. , (2010), Jacob Schmeier Homestead House: A Study in Architectrual Evolution.(1):3-5.
 
Fall 2009
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2009), News (2):1-2.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2009), Butz-Leister Farmstead (2):4.
Bartholomew, C., , (2009), From the President (2):2-3.
 
Spring 2009
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2009), News (1):1, 3-5.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2009), Macungie Grange Gift (1):5.
Bartholomew, C., , (2009), From the President (1):2.
 
Fall 2008
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2008), News (2):1, 3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2008), From the President (2):2.
Kiernan, C. ,(2008), Lehigh Co. Log Cabin Trail (2):4.
 
Spring 2008
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2008), News (1):1, 3-5.
Bartholomew, C., , (2008), From the President (1):2.
Huber, G., (2008), Historic Barn Survey (1):2, 7.
Vassilaros, P., (2008), A Day to Remember (1): 3-6.
 
Fall 2007
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2007), News (2):1-4.
Bartholomew, C., , (2007), From the President (2):2.
Hoffman, N., (2007), Artisans of Wescosville (2): 5-7.

Summer 2007
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2007), News (1):1, 3-4.
Bartholomew, C., , (2007), From the President (1):2.
 
Fall 2006
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2006), News (2):1, 3-4.
Bartholomew, C., , (2006), From the President (2):2-3.
Perry, C., (2006), Pennsylvania German Textiles (2): 5-7.
 
Spring 2006
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2006), News (1):1, 3-4.
Bartholomew, C., , (2006), From the President (1):2.
Buss, R. (2006), East Texas Village - A Glimpse of the Past, (1): 5-7.
 
Fall 2005
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2005), News (3):1, 3-4, 7.
Bartholomew, C., , (2005), From the President (3):2-3.
Hoffman, N., (2005), Growing Up in Wescosville (3): 5-7.
 
Summer 2005
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2005), News (2):1, 3-4.
Bartholomew, C., , (2005), From the President (2):2.
Hoffman, N., (2005), Mile Erbor - Wescosville Entrepreneur (2): 5-7.
 
Spring 2005
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2005), News (1):1, 5-6.
Bartholomew, C., , (2005), From the President (1):2-4.
 
Fall 2004
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2004), News (2):1, 3, 6-7.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2004), Railroads (2):4-6.
Bartholomew, C., , (2004), From the President (2):2.
 
Spring 2004
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2004), News (1):1, 3, 7.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2004), The Fritch Family of Macungie (1):4-7.
Bartholomew, C., , (2004), From the President (1):2.
 
Fall 2003
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), Programs and Events (3):1, 4, 7.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), Log House (3):3.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), The Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad (3):5-7.
Bartholomew, C., , (2003), From the President (3):2.
 
Summer 2003
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), Programs and Events (2):1-4, 7.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), Das Awkscht Fest (2):5-6.
Bartholomew, C., , (2003), From the President (2):2.
 
Spring 2003
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), Programs and Events (1):1, 3, 7.
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2003), The Weaver Family of Macungie (1):4-6.
Bartholomew, C., , (2003), From the President (1):2.
 
Fall 2002
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2002), Programs and Events (3):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2002), From the President (3):1.
 
Summer 2002
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2002), Programs and Events (2):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2002), From the President (2):1.
 
Spring 2002
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2002), Programs and Events (1):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2002), From the President (1):1.
 
Fall 2001
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2001), Programs and Events (3):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2001), From the President (3):1.
 
Summer 2001
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2001), Programs and Events (2):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2001), From the President (2):1.
 
Spring 2001
Bartholomew, A., (ed.), (2001), Programs and Events (1):1-3.
Bartholomew, C., , (2001), From the President (1):2.