RICHARD C. SECHLER of Allentown. was born at Seipstown, Pa.. Dec. 1, 1883, and obtained his intellectual training in the public schools at Allentown, from which he graduated in 1901. Afterward, he accepted a position as bookkeeper with the Horlacher Brewing Company, which he served until May, 1912, when he resigned to become a member of the Allentown Ice Company, but these relations were severed in the fall of 1913. Socially he is a member of the Alton Castle. No. 149. K. of M. C.; Loyal Order of Owls; and the F. O. E. On April 12, 1903, he married Jennie M. Romig, a daughter of A. J. and Laura (Stephen) Rornig, of East Texas. Pa. They have two children: Beatrice J. and Mildred A.