100th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
December 3, 2016
Company Founders
Emory H. Snyder Luther D. Snyder
1916 -- 2016
Program
Welcome / Invocation Steven Snyder
Deceased Employees 2016
Ronald Deegan, Herman Sentz, John Shipley, Jr.
Dinner
Presentations Steven Snyder, Glen Morrell
A G Ealy Memorial Award Leonard Potter
Entertainment Bill Clary – Magician
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Steven L. Snyder Board Chairman, President
Glen E. Morrell II Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director
Leonard L. Potter II Director
Larry W. Smeltzer Director
MANAGERS
Susan Cluck Accounting Manager
Keith Green Machining Manager
Kenneth Jarrett Maintenance Manager
Steven Kress Production & Quoting Manager
John Stonesifer Plant Manager
SUPERVISORS & STAFF
Bobbie Cashman Accounting & Insurance
Sean Neiderer Molding & Melting Supervisor
Jacki Ernst Customer Service
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roger Brown 2nd & Night Shift
Lydia Clabaugh Grinding & Sawing
David Cool Molding
Chad Green Pattern
John Hafer Core
Teresa Hamme Finishing
Todd Martin Maintenance
Scott Pifer Permanent Molding
David Snyder Machining
Ronald Snyder Melting
CURRENT EMPLOYEES
CURRENT RETIREES
Kenneth Altland Jacki Ernst Nathan Herren Philip Ott, Jr.
Robert Bailey Tina Eyster Donald Hersh Scott Pifer, Sr.
Charles Bankert David Funt Octavio Hinojosa Leonard Potter II
Luke Baugher Shirley Funt Stephen Houck Clarence Powell
Leonard Baughman Derrick Gaugler Joseph Jarmolowicz, Jr. Kevin Rhine
Candice Bechtel Charles Gragg Kenneth Jarrett Eric Rodriguez
Russell Becker Chad Green Steven Kress Daniel Schmitt
Matthew Belt Keith Green Justin Lawrence Joshua Shearer
Sherry Belt David Hafer Seth Lawyer Brenda Shipley
Roger Brown John Hafer Joseph Leopold Cory Shultz
William Bulawa, Jr. Ronald Hafer Eric Lewis David Snyder
Bobbie Cashman Thomas Hafer, Sr. Charles MacCall Diane Snyder
Christopher Clabaugh David Hamme Todd Martin Eldon Snyder
Lydia Clabaugh Larry Hamme Patrick McAndrew Ronald Snyder
Scott Clabaugh Teresa Hamme Chad Milburn Steven Snyder
Susan Cluck Daniel Hanna Glen Morrell II Brandon Stepler
David Cool Samuel Harman John Mummert John Stonesifer
Elwood Cornell David Harmon Franklin Myers III Daniel Summers
Dwight Daley Mark Heebner Sean Neiderer Georgeann Wolfe
Larry Henschke Vincent Nevius, II
Alton Aldridge Samuel Harman Betty Mummert Delmar Shelton
Wayne Anders Shirley Hauler Elmer Nelson Brenda Shipley
Florence Baker Michael Keefer Phil Raber John Shipley, Sr.
Dean Bankert Linda Koontz Dennis Rinehart Walter Shipley
C. Robert Bowers Charles MacCall Richard Rinehart Larry Smeltzer
Howard Brown Robin Maxwell Edward Runk Eldon Snyder
Harry Cool Hannah Miller Francis Selby Daniel Summers
Gordon Dunn Robert Miller Robert Shanefelter Melvin Summers, Jr.
A large part of our success in reaching the milestone of 100 years in business is
the loyalty and dedication of our employees.
The following had 25 years of service or more:
William Adams David Greason Sean Neiderer Eldon Snyder
Wayne Arnold Thomas Hafer, Sr. Vincent Nevius Herbert Snyder
Paul Aulthouse David Hamme Chester Overholtzer Luther Snyder
Harry Badders Luther Hankey Melvin Overholtzer, Jr. L. Robert Snyder
Florence Baker Vaughn Harbaugh, Jr. George Peart Ronald Snyder
Dean Bankert Clyde Harman Scott Pifer Steven Snyder
Marian Black Samuel Harman Charles Plank Larry Smeltzer
Mike Bollinger Robert Harner Leonard Potter William Spiridonoff
Roy Bollinger Dorothy Herring Phyllis Potts Kenneth Stair
Robert Bowers Donald Hersh Phil Raber Roger Stair
Fred Breighner Paul Hilterbrick Margaret Rebert Walter Stair
Glenn Breighner Mike Keefer Tom Redding John Stonesifer
Howard Brown Linda Koontz Cletus Reinaman John Stuller
Tom Bucher T. Herbert Koontz Dennis Rinehart Richard Stuller
Lydia Clabaugh Charles Kump Kenneth Rinehart Daniel Summers
Scott Clabaugh Earl Lemmon Aaron Rohrbaugh Melvin Summers
Collen Cool Upton Lemmon Edward Runk Robert Summers
David Cool Merle Little Vincent Scheller RosemaryTawney
Harry Cool Edward Loeffel Columbus Schneider Robert Teal
Riley Cumbee Roger Long Francis Selby Harvey Tressler
Dwight Daley Thomas Mcgonigal Clinton Sentz Paul Utz
Gerald Daley Edgar Mehring Robert Shanefelter Raplh Vaughn
Donald Feeser Ted Milburn Brenda Shipley Henry Waltman
J. Everett Feeser Hannah Miller John Shipley, Sr. Robert Weaver
Ralph Feeser Glen Morrell Walter Shipley Roger Wetzel
Irvin Fleishman Harold Mort Robert Shorb William Wetzel
Lewis Fox Betty Mummert Walter Shryock Lloyd Wintrode
David Funt Robert Mundorff Frank Shuff Warren Wisotzkey
Shirley Funt LeRoy Myers Emory Snyder Richard Yingling
Carl Zeigler
THE EARLY YEARS THE LITTLESTOWN HARDWARE & FOUNDRY COMPANY, INC. started in 1915 as a partnership of Emory and
Luther Snyder in Wrightsville, Pa. under the name of The Wrightsville Supply Company and The Wrightsville Garage. The new
company sold Maxwell cars, repaired all makes and started making items such as hammers and toys by purchasing their castings
from one of three foundries in Wrightsville; then machining, plating and assembling the items at Wrightsville Supply. They wanted
to start a foundry where they could make their own castings. Red Lion was seeking new industries, so they were looking at the
possibility of starting one there.
John Moudy, of Moudy Real Estate on West King Street in Littlestown, had developed a barn door lock that was being
made at Columbia Malleable. They suggested that he have the castings nickel plated at Wrightsville Supply.
Moudy mentioned to the Snyder brothers the need for more industries in Littlestown, since there was only a silk mill and a
few cigar factories. They told him they were considering starting a foundry in Red Lion.
Moudy arranged a meeting in Littlestown with any interested people and businessmen with Emory and Luther at the
upstairs meeting room of the Alpha Fire Department. After talking about their plans for a foundry, a committee was appointed of
two bankers and local store owners. Emory and Luther decided to start their new business in Littlestown.
Through the public sale of bonds and other financing, funds were raised for the purchase of land along Charles Street and
for the construction of the first building. It was 50 x 100 feet. A railroad siding was added for receiving shipments of pig iron, coke
and molding sand by rail freight. Necessary production equipment was purchased. Sixteen employees were hired.
John Moudy deserves the most credit for bringing the business to Littlestown, but M. N. Wehler deserves the credit for
keeping it here. Without Mr. Wehler’s and the Littlestown Savings Institution’s help, the new business could hardly have kept going
as it lacked working capital as payrolls, accounts receivable and inventories increased rapidly.
Chartered May 24, 1916, the first officers were: Emory Snyder – President, Sheldon Abel – Vice-President and Luther
Snyder – Secretary / Treasurer. Emory was in charge of machining and finishing, Sheldon was in charge of the molding and
melting operations and Luther was responsible for the office, including quoting, bookkeeping, purchasing, etc. Sheldon Abel, of
Wrightsville, was one of the three stockholders and directors with Emory and Luther in the new corporation. His knowledge of the
foundry business was from years of experience at Columbia Grey Iron. He quit after a few years and his stock was bought by the
remaining two stockholders. Emory and Luther’s wives then became stockholders and were directors for the next thirty years.
By the end of 1916, the business had 23 employees.
During the war years of 1917 and 1918, mostly castings for World War I were made. Even with war work, it was very
difficult to get material such as pig iron and coke. Those days, the priority system didn’t work very well. It was a tough time for the
new business. It was new to the suppliers who were taking care of old customers first.
The war ended in November, 1918 and the country went into a slump in 1919.
1920 gave the new business a real boost. With the help of I. H. Crouse, an addition was built onto the molding room more
than doubling the number of molders. Mr. Crouse was a real help as he left the entire amount of the bill on a note to be paid as soon
as possible.
The 1920’s began the expansion of the product lines to include door stops, bookends, fire place equipment, cookware, vises
and other hardware items.
Important Events
1917 – 1918: World War I – Castings made for the war effort.
1920 – 1929: Building added. Many new hardware items introduced.
1939: First aluminum casting production – One melting pot / two molders.
1941 – 1945: World War II – All castings made for the war effort.
1942: 27” snowstorm collapses major roof area.
1943: Fire destroys 1/3 of the entire plant. FBI investigation reveals no sabatoge found.
1947: Beginning of aluminum casting production expansion. New iron molding building approved. First
vacation pay approved.
1951: New aluminum molding and core building approved.
1953: Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving became paid holidays.
1957: Approval to invest in Hadco and Hanover Bronze.
1958: Approval to build new awning hardware building with basement.
1959: Heat treating building and equipment added.
1960: Death of Vice-President A. G. Ealy, who was instrumental in the expansion of aluminum casting
production. Memorial Award in his honor started at Littlestown High School in 1961.
1965: Hadco sold to Esquire Corporation. Leased buildings until 1973.
1966: Donated 20 acres of land to borough for new picnic and pool areas. Utexiqual horse-drawn fire
apparatus items produced.
1967: Hallsworth automatic aluminum molding system installed.
1971: Howard Kump receives company’s first Pension check. Hardware sales taken over by company after
sales manager Acomb retires after 40 plus years.
1972: First year women hired to work in the plant.
1974: Pollution control device for iron melting cupola in operation.
1976: Partial retirement of Emory & Luther Snyder after 60 years.
1981 – 1989: Aluminum molding: Overhead sand, pallet molding line, Hunter molding system, lab, spectrograph, CNC
lathes, office computer system, working with Aluminum Cast Research Laboratories.
1990: Iron casting production ends after 74 years.
1990 – 1999: Shamrock robotic pouring, Sinto Molding, Hartley Sand Controls, Penn State research.
1993: Dean Bankert & Larry Smeltzer first non-family stockholders since 1921.
1999: Name changed from The Littlestown Hardware and Foundry Co., Inc. to Littlestown Foundry, Inc.
2000 – 2016: ISO Certification, Disa Molding, MyCenter machining, Striko melting, CMI pump pouring, Harrison core
machines, computerized preventative maintenance, achieved OSHA’s SHARP Certification, named by
AFS - top aluminum green sand foundry, PCN tour of facilities, former iron foundry building converted to
aluminum permanent molding, X-Ray capability added to the lab.
2015: Ranked 9th for manufacturers in Quality Magazine.
2016: October 25th - reached 1,000 days since last lost-time accident.
100th Anniversary with open house tours, Historical Society visit and AFS Chapters tour.
More historical information, pictures and videos can be seen at www.littlestownfoundry.com
10/29/1952 GETTYSBURG TIMES article
The items made for the World War II effort are detailed here.
Many were never listed in any other historical writings or documents.
Founded In 1916, The Littlestown Hardware and Foundry Co. Inc. of Littlestown is another of the
Adams County concerns founded since the turn of the century which has grown into one of the county's
leading industries. The plant was opened in 1916 with Emory H. Snyder as president and Luther D Snyder as
secretary-treasurer. Its products bear the trade name Littco and the diamond “L” trademark which is
recognized in many parts of the world to which such products are shipped as the very acme of quality. The
United States entered World War I a few months after the plant began operations and during this conflict it
made machinery castings. Before World War II the plant turned out of variety of goods, among them
bookends, paper-weights, doorstops, fireplace fixtures, bench and pipe vises, claw hammers and other
articles of similar nature. Both before and after Pearl Harbor, the Littlestown Hardware and Foundry Co.
provided articles used for training, housing and feeding the rapidly expanding war machine of the United
States. It supplied the army, navy and marine corps with millions of castings from its production lines, and
sent these articles to the far corners of the earth, wherever such war materials were needed and the Allied
forces had penetrated. In late 1941 fire doors for camp kitchens, aluminum castings for special bread-baking
units and dial gauges and frames for sirens on coastal patrol boats were produced. Approximately 35,000
pieces of a special flange were turned out to be used to hold bunks in place on the ocean liner Normandie,
which at that time was being converted into a troop transport. The last of these were delivered just three days
before the liner caught fire and was destroyed. Thousands of bushings and conduit fittings were sent by
other sub-contractors to Littlestown for machining and plating before being used on battleships, submarines
and bombers. Tons of plumbing materials went into docks and aircraft plants. The first item for the training
camps was a practice tank land mine of which 69,902 mine bodies and fuse sockets were turned out. Later
the foundry produced almost 3,000,000 rifle grenades for practice purposes. Later efforts were turned to
producing battle grenades on an assembly line designed and built by E. H. Snyder. The daily average
production rate reached close to 6,000. Thousands of these grenades were used by U. S. forces in the Battle
of the Bulge and later in the Rhineland fighting of World War II. Littlestown grenades also were used in the
invasion of Iwo Jima. The foundry also produced more than 3,000,000 plugs for small aerial bombs,
thousands of plugs for thousand-pound bombs, brackets for the installation of lights in bunks on aircraft
carriers, valve wheels for naval craft, handles for rifle ramrods, special vises and a score of other articles for
the war effort. Numerous articles were also made for national defense training purposes, including cement
tampers for emergency landing fields, chart weights for ships and army field headquarters and shoemakers
nail dishes for the quartermaster corps. The original floor space of the Littlestown Hardware and Foundry Co.
has been increased to its present 57,000 square feet and the number of employees is now 171 compared
with the 21 employed when the factory first opened. Today it manufactures many hardware items with the
familiar diamond ”L” trademark, and specialties in grey iron and aluminum. The plant supplies grey iron and
aluminum castings for many other manufacturers as well.
EMPLOYEES
1916
1951
1963
19
78
19
91
2016 S
aw
ing D
epartm
ent P
ers
on
nel
La
rry H
am
me, J
osep
h L
eo
po
ld, D
avid
Fu
nt, L
arry
He
nschke
,
David
Hafe
r, Dw
ight D
ale
y, F
ranklin
Mye
rs III
20
16
Main
tenance
Departm
ent P
ers
onne
l
Le
on
ard
Ba
ug
hm
an
, Eric
Ro
drig
uez, K
en
ne
th J
arre
tt, Jr., T
od
d M
artin
, Willia
m B
ula
wa
, Jr.
20
16
Grin
din
g D
epartm
ent P
ers
onnel
Ba
ck: S
hirle
y F
un
t, Dia
ne S
nyd
er, S
eth
Law
ye
r, David
Ham
me
, Eric
Lew
is, S
he
rry B
elt, L
yd
ia C
lab
au
gh
Fro
nt: C
ory
Sh
ultz
, Tin
a E
yste
r Mis
sin
g: C
ha
rles B
an
ke
rt
20
16
Perm
anent M
old
ing
Departm
ent P
ers
onn
el
Na
tha
n H
erre
n, S
co
tt Pife
r, Sr., O
cta
vio
Hin
ojo
sa
, De
rrick G
au
gle
r, Ke
nn
eth
Altla
nd
Se
an
Ne
ide
rer, D
avid
Co
ol, J
ustin
Law
rence
, Ro
na
ld S
nyd
er, D
an
iel S
ch
mitt, R
ob
ert B
aile
y
2016 M
old
ing
De
partm
ent P
ers
on
nel
Ch
arle
s G
rag
g, J
ose
ph
Ja
rmo
low
icz, J
r., Ste
ph
en H
ou
ck, R
og
er B
row
n, C
ha
rles M
acC
all
2016 N
ight S
hift P
ers
onnel
20
16
La
b D
epartm
ent P
ers
onn
el
Ch
risto
ph
er C
lab
aug
h, P
hilip
Ott, J
r.
Ma
rk H
ee
bne
r, Ch
ad
Gre
en, P
atric
k M
cA
nd
rew
2016 P
atte
rn D
epartm
ent P
ers
on
nel
20
16
Machin
ing
Departm
ent P
ers
onnel
Fro
nt: D
an
iel S
um
me
rs, L
uke
Ba
ug
her, C
lare
nce P
ow
ell, S
am
ue
l Ha
rma
n, E
ldo
n S
nyd
er
Ba
ck: M
atth
ew
Be
lt, Ru
sse
ll Becke
r, Vin
ce
nt N
eviu
s II, D
avid
Sn
yde
r, Ke
ith G
ree
n K
evin
Rh
ine
Mis
sin
g: J
osh
ua S
he
are
r
2016 M
anag
ers
Se
an
Ne
ide
rer, J
ohn
Sto
ne
sife
r, Ke
nne
th J
arre
tt, Jr., K
eith
Gre
en, S
teve
n K
ress
Bre
nd
a S
hip
ley, J
acki E
rnst, S
teven
Sn
yd
er, G
len
Morre
ll II, Susa
n C
luck, B
ob
bie
Cash
ma
n, S
teve
n K
ress
2016 O
ffice
Pe
rsonne
l
Emory H. Snyder Luther D. Snyder
72 Years of Service 73 Years of Service
President: 1916 – 1976 Secretary/Treasurer: 1916 – 1976
Board Chairman: 1976 – 1988 Vice-President: 1976 – 1987
Board Chairman: 1989
A. G. Ealy L. Robert Snyder
15 Years of Service 67 Years of Service
Vice-President: 1948 – 1960 Asst. Secretary: 1948 – 1960
Director: 1953 – 1960 Vice-President: 1961 – 1976
President: 1977 – 1997
Director: 1953 – 2014
Board Chairman: 1990 – 2014
1948
1959
1999 Just Before Painting Buildings White
2010
Chamber President Marvin Breighner
Honoring Luther & Emory Snyder at 50th Anniversary
IRON FOUNDRY EMPLOYEES – APRIL 27, 1990 – LAST DAY OF PRODUCTION
Front L: Leo Donnan, William Adams, Daniel Summers, William Wetzel
Second Row: Vernon Rau, Philip Raber, David Cool, Vaughn Harbaugh
Back Row: Roy Bollinger, Eldon Snyder, Scott Clabaugh, Delmar Shelton,
Francis Selby, Ulrich Setz, Robert Shorb
Leonard Potter and Larry Smeltzer were the two main principals in managing our growth in
aluminum casting production capabilities and the development of our managers and employees for
over 30 years. Our current managers were trained by them, with their influences felt each day in the
decisions made and procedures being followed.
Each was honored with the Frishmuth Award as the Aluminum Foundryman of the Year by the
American Foundry Society—Leonard in 1996 and Larry in 2011.
Leonard L. Potter II 49 Years of Service
Plant Engineer: 1967 – 1976
Plant Manager: 1977 - 1982
General Manager: 1983 – 1996
Executive Vice-President: 1987 - 1996
President: 1997 - 2008
Director: 1972 - Present
Larry W. Smeltzer 35 Years of Service
Plant Manager: 1983 –1996
V.P. of Operations: 1997 –2010
Director: 1994 - Present
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS SINCE 1916
Board Chairmen Directors Presidents Vice-Presidents Secretaries Treasurers
Emory H. Snyder Emory H. Snyder Emory H. Snyder Sheldon K. Abel Luther D. Snyder Luther D. Snyder
Luther D. Snyder Luther D. Snyder L. Robert Snyder Bessie L. Snyder Steven L. Snyder Steven L. Snyder
L. Robert Snyder Sheldon K. Abel Leonard L. Potter II F. G. Acomb Glen E. Morrell II Dean W. Bankert
Steven L. Snyder Bessie L. Snyder Steven L. Snyder Noah C. Snyder Glen E. Morrell II
S. M. Weaver A. G. Ealy
Chloe R. Snyder L. Robert Snyder
Mary Belle Snyder A. Rebecca Ealy
A. G. Ealy Leonard L. Potter II
L. Robert Snyder Steven L. Snyder
A. Rebecca Ealy Dean W. Bankert
Leonard L. Potter II Larry W. Smeltzer
Steven L. Snyder Glen E. Morrell II
Dean W. Bankert
Larry W. Smeltzer
Glen E. Morrell II
CURRENT STOCKHOLDERS 1991 OFFICERS / 1994 DIRECTORS
Dean Bankert Denise Potter
Jack Chambers Johnny Potter
Nancy Chambers Leonard Potter II
Derek Crosen Nicole Root
Julie Kuhn Larry Smeltzer
Chloe Lucky David Snyder
Nicholas Lucky Diane Snyder
Sara Lucky Steven Snyder
Kasey Mahorney Laura Spears
Kyle Mahorney Andrew Stauffer
Glen Morrell II Heidi Sumser
Steve Snyder, Dean Bankert, Bob Snyder,
Leonard Potter, Larry Smeltzer
Emory H. & Luther D. Snyder
Littlestown Foundry, Inc. Scholarship
The inaugural scholarship in honor of the 100th anniversary was presented to Gettysburg High School graduate Emily Spangler. She was an honor roll student each term throughout high school and is continuing her academic and athletic education at East Stroudsburg University. She plans on becoming a high school physical education teacher and coach. Emily’s Great Grandfather was 35 years-plus Littlestown Foundry employee Harry W. Badders.
The scholarship is $1,000 per year for four years.
Steve Snyder presents the inaugural Littlestown Foundry Scholarship award to Emily Spangler
A. G. Ealy Memorial Award
The annual A. G. Ealy Memorial Award Scholarship has been awarded since 1961. The current
award is a $2,500 scholarship.
A. G. Ealy Leonard Potter presents the annual A. G. Ealy award
2016 Company Picnic
October 25, 2016 Anniversary Coaster
VISION
TO BE THE BEST AT WHAT WE DO
MISSION
To provide our Customers with a reliable, state-of-the-art, competitive, single-source manufacturing facility for their
aluminum casting needs that exceeds their specifications.
To provide our Employees with a safe, clean working environment along with the necessary tools, organization, training
and leadership to efficiently accomplish their task.
To provide our Suppliers with efficient and reliable communications for our material and equipment needs.
To provide our Community, through our company and employees, a high example of community service and a working
philosophy of responsibility.
To provide our Stockholders with an excellent capital and asset structure that enhances their shareholder value.
In pursuing our mission, we will live by the following values:
Customer
We will invest in the necessary capital improvements and technologies vital for continuous growth, service and
competitiveness. We will continue our involvement in aluminum research, employee training and our commitment to innovation.
We will build the highest integrity and trustworthy long term customer relationships. We will be a valued customer to our suppliers,
treating them fairly and with respect.
Employee
We are committed to competitive, performance based compensation, benefits, training and personal growth. We value
innovation, employee involvement, change and personal mobility. We are committed to providing a successful process-controlled,
growing business for future generations.
Community
We will be a good citizen and comply with applicable laws and regulations at all government levels. We will contribute to
the community and address social issues responsibly. We will conserve natural resources and invest in a better environment.
We believe that our commitment to this vision, mission and values will enable our company to continue DOING IT RIGHT
for the benefit of our customers, employees, suppliers, community and stockholders.
As the officers of Littlestown Foundry, Inc., we are honored for the privilege
of leading the company for the 100th anniversary of its founding! Our directors will
continue with the philosophies that were the reasons for our success: Highest
quality aluminum castings, outstanding customer service, unmatched employee
benefits and continue to provide our employees with state-of-the-art equipment
and training in order to continue to compete in the world marketplace.
Doing It Right Since 1916 is a motto that reflects our desire to be the most
productive, safest and cleanest foundry providing the highest quality aluminum
castings and services to our customers.
Steven L. Snyder Glen E. Morrell II
President Vice-President
43 Years of Service 31 Years of Service
Secretary: 1976 – 2008 Secretary: 2009 – Present
Treasurer: 1976 – 1983 Treasurer: 2001 – Present
Vice-President: 1997 – 2008 Vice-President: 2009 – Present
President: 2009 – Present Director: 2001 – Present
Director: 1976 – Present
Board Chairman: 2015 – Present
THANK YOU FOR SHARING IN OUR CELEBRATION!
100th Anniversary
1916 – 2016
DOING IT RIGHT SINCE 1916