Walter D. Swoyer, who is extensively engaged in squab culture at Bowers Station, Maxatawny township, was born on the old Swoyer homestead, March 18, 1874, son of Jacob S. Swoyer.
Walter D. Swoyer obtained his education in the district school known as Schwoyer's school, and later attended the Keystone State Normal School, where he graduated in 1893. For four terms he taught in the public schools of Marion township, and he holds a master's diploma from the State. He then assisted his father upon the farm for a few years, and then prepared himself for the railway mail service, taking the civil service examination at Harrisburg in 1899. In July, 1900, he received his appointment, and served between New York and Pittsburg until he resigned Oct. 11, 1905. He located in Bowers, where he has since made his home. In 1906 he erected a handsome residence and he has since been extensively engaged in the squab industry, raising thousands of birds. He has up-to-date buildings, and his premises are kept in strictly sanitary condition. His product is shipped to New York and other large cities. His plant is known as the "Golden Rule Squab Lofts" and this motto is always kept in mind when any birds are sold as breeders---a choice lot of well mated birds being always for sale.

In 1903 Mr. Swoyer married Miss Sarah G. Trexler, daughter of the late Charles L. Trexler, of Lyons (See Trexler Family sketch elsewhere in this publication). Both Mr. and Mrs. Swoyer are members of the Lutheran church. They are very highly esteemed in the community, and occupy a prominent position in the society of the town.

Walter D, Swoyer, 85, former Kutztown councilman and ice plant operator, died Sept. 26 in his home, at 137 East Main Street. 

A native of Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the lat Jacob and Louisa (Deisher) Swoyer and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. For a number of years he operated an ice manufacturing plant in the borough and for many years was a member of town council,prior to that he taught school in Marion Township upon graduation from Keystone State Normal School,now KSTC, in 1893. He lived inretirement since 1938. Surviving are his widow, Sara (Trexler) Swoyer, two sisters, Mrs. Cora Braucher and Minnie Swoyer, Kutztown, and two brothers, Jacob, Kutztown R. 2, and Elton, Kutztown. The funeral was held Wednesday in the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, the Rev. Jacob W. Bittner officiating. Entombment was made in Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. 

Patriot, 10/1/1959 .