Timeline of Slatington History

Old-Time Pitcher Dies

"Christ Pfromm, retired constable who served this community for 20 years, died suddenly in bed, sometime early Saturday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Werkheiser; of 659 Franklin Ave., in Palmerton. He was 69 years, 4 months and 22 days of age."

Source: The Slatington News, 24 October 1940

For more information see, Christ Pfrom (1871-1940).