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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

3

Past Grand Meet Highlights and April Beaver Gathering

Report from the Past Grand gathering describes remarks by Lew Dock and others, with humor from Shively and Bankhardt presiding. The event included a parish supper, invocations, greetings from county associations, and plans for the April Beaver meeting with Grand Lodge speakers expected. Junior Kings Daughters Rainbow Circle forms at John’s Reformed Church with officers named.

Lew Dock Hardt Kildare Henry Bankrel la ‘Wendler Stanley Ser- Shively Paul Ferchner Gus Harris Shively Sannon Bankhardt Nnhe Church of the Nativity Billinger Lehigh University Wilmot Gateson Kleckner H. M Viator John Green Pottsho Mm County Association Riverd Ellsworth Kingston Luzerne County An Mystic Order of Samaritans Sloys Sanctorum Beaver Meadow Dean Gateson E. H. Meglathery H of Friendship Lodge Adulor Kings' Daughter Society R John's Reformed Church of

Guest Concert Rendition At High School

A high school concert features Mr Fisher percussionist and Mr Colestock baritone. The Alma Mater closes the program performed by the glee club. After the event, the groups join a Muhlenberg Club lunch and a tour of the new annex. In Harrisburg on March 31 the State Health Department is notified of a $30,000 federal drought relief allocation. The Nazareth National Bank and Trust Co is appointed guardian for Mary A Dry, minor child of the late Rev M M Dry by Judge William M McKeen.

Fisher Colestock Glee Club Muhlenberg Harrisburg State Department of Health William M. McKeen Nazareth National Bank and Trust Company Mary A. Dry M. M. Dry

Hoffman Couple Celebrate 38th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoffman of East Centre Street celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on Sunday. They entertained their children and grandchildren and friends with a sumptuous chicken and waffle dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner and family, Mrs. Mable Leh, Abraham Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoffman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gutekunst of Ferndale.

Thomas Hoffman East Centre Street Town Joseph Wagner Mable Leh Abraham Hoffman Milton Hoffman Frank Gutekunst Ferndale

Grade School Spring Musical Presented by Nazareth pupils

On Friday April 10 at 8 p m the Nazareth grade school will stage a spring musical in the high school auditorium. Fifth and sixth graders will sing in chorus with Whitfield and Fairfield Rhythm Bands performing and the operetta Mother Goose's Garden. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Nazaret Whitfield Fairview

Age of trees spans centuries in forests and legends

The excerpt notes aspens aging to forty or fifty, some mature at that age. It states two hundred years as an average for trees, while sequola can live two to three thousand years, and India’s dragon tree is claimed to be about five thousand years old.

India

Installment Buying Through History and Practice

The practice of paying over time traces to ancient times with Crassus noted for profiting from building and selling houses on installment. The contemporary system is understood to have existed about a century ago, shaping modern retail finance.

Crassus Julius Caeser Rome

Columbus Sparked Global Exploration Rush

The text notes that before Columbus there was little exploration, and upon news of the New World’s discovery Europe surged into an unprecedented stampede for exploration that reshaped world exploration era.

Columbus New World Europe

All for the Best in the Wikt Ot to the Sage of Chinatown

A Washington Star bit quotes Ot the sage of Chinatown musing that an unfulfilled ideal brings mild regret. He suggests realization might have caused sorrow, noting only Eternal Wisdom can know what is best for mortals.

Otto Chinatown Washington Star

Far Poultry Winter Feeding Now Neglected

Poultry owners face winter feeding and water challenges as cold weather limits access to feed. Mash feeding becomes necessary with large mash hoppers for two weeks, plus a monthly ration of about three pounds per bird. Provide grit, shell, and easy to clean drinking fountains. stock a grain storage box for a month and avoid forcing birds to drink. Automatic fountains and self heating options help egg production through winter.

Select Breeding Stock Early in the Season

Poultry raisers should mate breeding pens at least three weeks before eggs are saved for hatching. Success hinges on strong parent stock and vigorous, mature males. Hatch Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns early. chicks hatched after May 15 are less profitable.

O. C. Ufford Colorado Agricultural College Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island

Feed Ration Guidelines for Hens and Livestock

Feed milk by all means and include 1 percent cod liver oil in mash and 5 percent alfalfa. Add clover or alfalfa leaves from hay mow. Offer carrots mangels small potatoes rutabagas cabbage and sprouted oats. Do not exceed seven pounds per day for 100 hens. Provide cool water and oyster shell and grit in cold weather.

Poultry Breeding and Housing Tips from A farmer Guide

Hated from stock that will raise the type and production level of your flock. Inbreeding to establish points should always be approached with caution. Cock birds usually produce excellent quality eggs, but sometimes poor fertility early in the season. If no farmer keeps chickens, he cannot afford a comfortable poultry house. The old house may be remodeled at little expense.

Social notes and visits around town and region

Rey and P S Meinert spent Monday in Philadelphia. Dozens of local residents and visitors from Allentown Bethlehem Nazareth and beyond dropped in for weekends and Sundays. Attendees included Achenbachs Wetzel Frantz Starner Goetz Smith Detweiler Frantz Grube Basley Hiestand Hawk and many others as town residents hosted relatives and friends while illness and Easter travel shaped the week.

A. D. Rhymer Edwin Heiney William Cosy Rhodell Stout Pen Argyl John Clewell Charles Clewell Anc Robert Osman Allentown Earl Heiney John Mack Wilbur Wiebold Bethlehem David Detweiler Altoona Don L. Detweiler Whitefield Street Lizzie Rader John Oswald Philadelphia Mies Merion C. Schaeffer Hood College Howard Hahn Weaversville Oliver Grube Shimer’s Hill Charles Basley Martins Creek Henry Knauss George W. Kerchendall Hannah Daniel Elsie William Mabus Martin Kleppinger Broad Street Fred J. Frantz Shimer's Hill William Hontz Ezra Frantz Waymart Cora Frantz East Centre Street St John's Reformed Sunday School Thomas Black Tommy Lehighton T. N. Black Rawthorne N. J D. P. Siegfried Minerva Frantz Indiana Teacher's Training College Quill Frantz James K. Worman Rachael Bath D. E. Keim Irvin West Pauline Dorothy Olive West Moorestown Floyd Stewart Lester J. Rohn Lois Robert L. Hoch Alvin, Roehler Macada R. L. Hoch C. William Michael J. H. Silfiell Arthur G. Schmidt D. L Harry Steiner Kathryn Charles Steiner Wind Gap Edgar Houser Ray Miller Beersville C. W. Zellner Danielsville Hall H. T. VanNatta Sterling Smith Claude Hoch George Smith Robert Young St. Luke's Hospital Edward Gower Kerndale Beth Clinton Rohn Easton Earl Koehler James Hiestand Northampton Abraham Hiestand Upper Nazareth Valentine W. Knecht Hazel Gower Cherry Hill William H. Hertzog William Hertzog D. Wilmer Wolf Ralph Samuel Wolf Edwin Hahn Donald William Irene Teada Geraldine Lester Fox Palmerton Kenneth Teada Tatamy David Teada East Walnut Street John Hilliard Sawlorsburg David Kern Maud Chunk Street Leslie Milkovits South Street New York City Lester C. Hawk Belvidere Street Milton Jones Oakwood Edwin Jones William Kurtz Jack Smith Marvin Hill Coraline Schinster Floyd J. Hoch Shennertown on-the-Delaware Samuel Hoch Harvey Troxell Robert Heckman and Son Brodhead’s Floyd Schoch Slatington Edwin Rockle Jerome Hardandorf Edelman Edwin Happel Edwin Fley Edwin F Walter Charles Bloss Charles Daniels Paul Lukenheimer H. Hark Alice Hammer Josephine Kreider

Kitchen Cupboard: Homemade Sauces and Preserves

A vintage kitchen guide covers sauces for ice cream, fruit jams, jellies, and preserves. It offers Maple Pecan sauce, Chocolate sauce, and Blueberry or Peach jelly methods, plus tips on pectin and using canned fruits. Includes encouragement to personalize dishes and store-season fruit for winter use.

Hell

High School Band Organized Under Mae Weisler

Miss Mae Weisler director of music in the schools organized a high school band. About fifty candidates enrolled at the initial Wednesday rehearsal in the high school building. I Johnson of Allentown will conduct practices for two months and with most members equipped with instruments another local music group will soon debut publicly.

Mae Weisler I. Johnson Allentown

Children’s Home Society of Pennsylvania Field Secretary in Nazareth

Rev. Benjamin P. White, field secretary, has visited Nazareth and vicinity to promote adoption services. The society aims to place motherless, homeless, and friendless children with suitable homes and operates statewide with offices in Pittsburgh.

Benjamin P. White Children's Home Society of Pennsylvania Nazareth Pittsburgh South Aiken Ave

Nazareth Man Serves Seventh Year in U S Army

David H Van Blargan formerly of Nazareth and brother of Mrs John H Beck now serves his seventh year in the United States Army. He is attached to the Chemical Detachment of the Mediized Force at Fort Eustis Virginia. The Mechanized Force promises valuable instruction and work for its personnel in a region rich in historical points.

David H. van Blargan Nazareth John H. Beck United States Army Fort Eustis Virginia

Girl Scouts Meeting Reports and Plans

Girl Scouts troop IIT met Friday at Moravian church social rooms under Captain Henry to sew aprons for second class sewing, hold a brief business session, and practice signalling with taps sung to close. Mary Wunderly led another meeting at Mrs Wilson Beck home with dues collected, a plan for a Charlie’s Aunt benefit film, and first aid tests supervised by Ruth Wunderly.

IIT Moravian Church Henry Mary Wunderly Wilson Beck Charlie's Ruth Wunderly Eeting

Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge entertains with cards and decor

Mrs. Francis Knecht hosted the Elizabeth File of Rebekah Lodge at her Main Street home on Saturday afternoon. Guests played Haas and 500, enjoyed a luncheon, and received bouquets as favors. Pink and green decor highlighted the gathering with numerous attendees listed.

Francis Knecht Elizabeth File Rebekah Lodge Main Street Tena Hagenbuch Clurs Meyers Carrie Hagenbuch Janet Leonard Lacey Kline Bertha Brong Filen Weaver Frances Wolfe Mary Fritchman Rosa Sieefried Mary Kern Elsie Smith Clara Andrews Agnes Kraemer Grace Hatin Helen Rice Carrie Alpatiah Mamie

Area Plan Discussed for Dairy Herd TB Eradication

A large gathering of dairy herd owners and farmers from all sections of the county heard talks by State Veterinarian D. Reed and B. F. Coleman on a new area plan to eradicate tuberculosis in dairy herds. The meeting, sponsored by the Northampton County Farm Bureau, was thoroughly discussed and explained to the satisfaction of attendees.

D. Reed B. F. Coleman Northampton County Farm Bureau

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