BIO: Lester G. SACHS, Huntingdon County, PA

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McElroy, James Thomas Jr., McElroy's Family Memories, 
Huntingdon, PA: (Author), 1930, page 200.
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PROF. LESTER G. SACHS
Petersburg, Pa.

Principal of the Petersburg Vocational Schools:  Petersburg's schools 
have of recent years forged to the front, whether it be by their 
methods or a competent staff of instructors, is to be ascertained.  In 
all lines of vocational study and endeavor, their efforts have met with 
success, and one whose experience has been wide and varied is Prof. 
Lester G. Sachs.  For ten years he has guided the destinies of the 
Petersburg Vocational Schools.  He was born at Gettysburg, Pa., 
February 2, 1895, and in the rural schools of Mt. Joy Township he laid 
the foundation for an education that has stood him in good stead.  His 
father is Emory E. Sachs, and his mother Ella A. Sachs, both of 
Gettysburg, Pa.  His college career consists of institutions that 
specialize to he wants of those following teaching as a profession.  
From 1914 to 1918 he was enrolled at Shippensburg State Normal School; 
also at Gettysburg College and State College.  He has taught schools in 
Adams County, for three years; Morrison's Cove Vocational School, one 
year, and has been Principal of the Petersburg Vocational Schools for 
ten years.  From 1920 to 1922 he was associated with C.C. Johnson in 
business at Huntingdon, Pa.  Auditor of Petersburg Borough, Secretary 
of Y.M.C.A., in Normal School, Assistant Superintendent Lutheran Sunday 
School, Petersburg.  Belongs to the Lutheran Church, a teacher in the 
Sunday School for five years, an Odd Fellow, and at present a Noble 
Grand.  Two sisters:  Sara M. Reaver and Anna C. Sachs; one brother, 
Milton L. Sachs.  Prof. Sachs was married to M. Ernestine Sharetts.  
Three children to bless this union:  Mildred, aged eleven years; 
Phyllis, aged ten years, and Theron, aged eight years.  Prof. Sachs is 
in the midst of an active and useful life.