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At the Schuylkill County
Fair, you may have noticed this unusual tool on display. It is a wooden
barrel or pail strap tool used during the assembly of wooden barrels.
The forged iron hook pivots on a sturdy wooden handle and is designed to
catch beneath the edge of a steel or wrought-iron barrel hoop. To use the tool, the iron
hook is placed under the barrel hoop. The handle is then pulled or
leveraged downward to draw the hoop into position around the barrel.
While the hoop is held under tension, a specialized hammer is used to
drive the hoop firmly into place, securing the barrel staves together.
COMMUNITY DAY WAYNE TOWNSHIP PARK August 23, 2026 * 10 AM - 2 PM Foor & Ice Cream Trucks, Antique Tractors Bounce House, Soccer Challenge, Fishing Rodeo Pickeball Tournament, Porcupine Pat Nature Walk
J.A. Heffner’s General Store was located on the south side of Main Street, directly across from the present-day Friedensburg Fire House. The store was originally operated by Mr. Kreck and Mr. Brown. The building still stands today and has since been converted into apartments.
*** WANTED *** By Wayne Township Historical Society for New members (all ages) Old Pictures (farms, schools, events) Maps (all kinds & ages) Books (records, events, church & famlies) Pictures (buildings, places & famlies)
Your ** REWARD ** A once of a life-time opportunity. "Satisfaction" for PRESERVING our HERITAGE
To collect your reward, come to the regular meetings, 7PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, Rt. 183 S. Municipal Road, Reedsville, or call: 570-593-8007, 570-739-2500, 570-739-2629 x10.
The Wayne Township Historical Society, Officers and Directors, Thank you for your diligent and community effort.
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