The Bavarian Beneficial Association was a German organization in the City of Reading organized May 29, 1887, with 50 members. Preliminary meetings were held at Bavarian Hall, 225 Penn Street. It was at first intended to be composed only of natives of Bavaria [...]
The Neversink Union Mission was located at 728 Bingaman Street, Reading, PA. This view dates from 1905. Little is known of this short-lived organization. The children’s attire is somewhat surprising in that their clothing is not what one would expect to see youngsters [...]
The application for charter for a new troop that was to become troop 161 was completed on May 1, 1936. The Holy Name Society of Holy Guardian Angels' Church was the sponsoring organization. Fr. Frederic Lanshe was the pastor who signed the charter. [...]
