Take a look back at Franklin County’s history with news and photos that occurred 25, 50, and 100 years ago on July 9th.
25 YEARS AGO
Saturday – July 9, 1994
Workers Douse Fire at Rubber Company
CHAMBERSBURG – Rubber being shredded for recycling caught fire at Baker Rubber company late Friday night, but caused no major damage.
The fire, which started in a bin that collects the shredded rubber, was brought under control by employees before firefighters arrived, according to Paul Benchoff, deputy chief for Chambersburg Fire Department.
The high temperatures involved in the shredding process sometimes causes the material to burst into flames, Benchoff said, explaining the cause of the fire.
The fire was contained to the bin. Only smoke was visible when firefighters arrived. They were on the scene for about 30 minutes.
Responding to the 10 p.m. call were Chambersburg Fire Department, Franklin Fire Department, New Franklin and Fayetteville.
Baker Rubber, located at 811 Progress Ave, processes rubber for recycling.
50 YEARS AGO
Wednesday – July 9 1969
100 Years Ago
Wednesday – July 9, 1919
Week-End Party for Soldiers
Two local returned soldiers were among the honor guests in Mechanicsburg at what was probably the most unique as well as the delightful manner of entertainment in honor of -returned soldiers, being a weekend party given by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Troup of Front Street, Harrisburg, to celebrate the return of four nephews from Prance as follows: Corporal Chester T.-Strominger of Mechanicsburg, Corporal Ralph Troup of Harrisburg, Sergeant Robert M. Frey and Private Jesse Frey, both of Chambersburg.
The affair was well planned and included a continuous program of good times from Thursday afternoon when the fun began, with a trip to Hershey and a basket luncheon for the party of twenty persons.
In the evening at 7 o’clock, there was dinner at the Penn-Harris, followed by a dance at Summerdale. Among the dinner guests were: Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Strominger of Mechanicsburg, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Troup, Mr. and Mrs. A. C, Troup of Harrisburg, Miss Justina Frey and Miss Pauline Ebaugh of Chambersburg, Miss Scott of York, Miss Pauline Wright of New Cumberland, Miss Dorothy Bear of Lewistown, Miss Helen Owen and Miss Mary Troup, both of Harrisburg, Chester Strominger, Robert RJ. Frey, Jesse Frey, Dock Frey, Quentin Frey, and Ralph Troup. Friday was a big day, with dinner at the new hotel at Lancaster and circus at Harrisburg in the evening.
Reservoir Park was the rendezvous on Saturday afternoon, with luncheon, and the evening ended the happy days with a porch party and dance at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. K, K. Strominger, Mechanicsburg, where merriment reigned and refreshments were served.
