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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

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Clean-Up Week Planned in Nazareth April 14 20

The state department of Dewaltare Forest and the Bureau of Fire join to urge citizens to participate in Clean-Up Week from April 14 to 20. The program blends Health Protection, Forest Protection and Fire Prevention with daily themes from clergy services to attic cleaning and junk removal to reduce fire hazards and improve living conditions.

An-Up Nazareth Y Lvania Department Dewaltare, Forest Bureau of Fire Cothe

Tells Pres of Orient entertains Club gathering

James Muir Phila, an engineer with years in China, spoke at a Club meeting on Tuesday evening sharing stories of his sojourns. He claimed the Chinaman is the most honorable business partner and that a Chinese word is as good as a bond. George Smith led the Lion Choristers in song.

James Muirphia China Muir Beeting D. Thaeler George Smith Lion

Rod and Gun Club to Show Sportsmen Film Tonight

Nazareth Rod and Gun Club hosts a hunting and fishing film evening this evening. The local game warden from Euston will address the audience on propagation and protection measures for wildlife.

Rod & Gun Club Sportsmen Tonight Nazareth Rod & Gun Club Euston

County Chick Meetings Set Across Northampton Area

Vandervort leads tension work at Penn State College as Agricultural extension agent for a chain of Chick Meetings in Northampton County. Sessions occur at four farms with 1:30 pm and 1:29 pm starts, focusing on timely feeding breeding and farm practices. Open to all farmers in Upper Milford and nearby townships.

Vandervort Penn State Colege Northampton County B. L Wilhip Points Upper I Township

Lion Choristiers at Broad To-Nite Benefit Concert

A large crowd is expected at Broad Street Theatre for a Lions Club sponsored benefit concert this evening. The program features the film Steamboat Bill Jr with Buster Keaton, piano by Charles Hess, and six vocal selections by the Lion Choristiers to aid the blind. Tickets available at the box office.

Broad Street Lions Club Steamboat Bill, Jr Buster Keaton Charles Hess Lion

Nazareth Chamber Slogan Contest Seeks Submissions

The Nazareth Chamber of Commerce invites slogan ideas via secretary William F. Mertz. A prize of five dollars will be awarded for the winning entry, with the contest accepting suggestions until April 15.

Nazareth

Bus Service To New York Thrice Daily

The Yellow Arrow Bus Line introduces a thrice daily route between Nazareth and New York City starting today. The advance agent showcased a pullman DeLuxe Motor bus seating 46, with schedule details advertised on another page.

New York Nazareth New York City Yellow Arrow

Pen Argyl District S. 8. Workers Meet at Belfast

The Pen Argyl district convention at Grace Lutheran church Belfast drew modest crowds yet sparked plans for a strong county program. Rev A H Sedgwick led worship and Rev Brong spoke of Los Angeles World Sunday School, with officials elected for officers and various divisions. The Easton district rally and county program committee prepared a robust schedule for May 3 and 4 at Hecktown and other events in the region.

Pen Argyl Grace Lutheran Church Belfast Clarence J. Couch L. B. Klick Grace Church A. H. Sedgwick Easton Brong Los Angeles Wilmer Beck Nellie J. Parry Jesse K. Cope New York State Council of Religious Education Charles H. Rominger Cedar Crest College L. Louis Aber Lillian Reed Hecktown Edwin T. Dornblaser Harold J. Kennard H. S. Kline Frank T. Anderson Bangor Utica

Local Legion delegates attend Thirteenth District meeting in Easton

A Harold V. Knecht Post No. 415 delegation joined posts 588 and 611 as hosts for a Thirtieth Congressional District district meeting at Brown and Lynch Post No. 9 in Easton. Charles Gebert, the newly elected national commander, addressed the gathering and outlined decades of service for disabled veterans and post rehabilitation efforts.

Harold V. Knecht American Legion Easton Carbon Monroe Northampton Brown and Lynch Charles Gebert Uniontown Edwin E. Hollenback Philadelphia Tamauqua Allentown Muhlenberg College France United States Gebert C. H. Behby Veterans Bureau Washington American Legion Endowment Fund West Virginia Pennsylvania State Department National Organization National Military Affairs Committee United States Veterans’ Bureau

Golden Eagles Adopt Plans For Remodeling Home

The Nazareth Castle No. 396 Knights of the Golden Eagle met in the Odd Fellow Hall. An exemplification of the second degree was staged by members with a candidate acting. They adopted plans to remodel the home recently purchased in Centre Square and will seek bids in a few days.

Nazareth Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Odd Centre Square

Forks PTA Backs Renaming Four Township Schools

At a Forks Township Parent-Teacher Association meeting the group proposed renaming four local schools. The Circle school would become General Sullivan school, Center school would be Arndt school in memory of Captain Jacob Arndt, Gap school would be Chief Tatamy school for the Indian chief who aided settlers, and Gap school would be Wagener school in memory of early resident David D Wagener.

Forks Parent-Teachers Association Circle Stockertown Road General Sullivan Arndt Jacob Arndt Forks Township Gap Wagener David D. Wagener Northampton County

Trolley Crash at Open Switch Necks Easton Bound Car

The Easton bound Northampton Transit car leaving Nazareth at 1 pm struck an open switch near Poyer House crossing Bushkill Park and crashed into a work car in the turnout. Operator Harry Glessner escaped serious injury with only severe bruises to his right knee. The crash damaged the front platform and wrecked the work car. passengers sustained only shock. The accident was attributed to a failure to throw the switch after the work car entered the turnout.

Easton Northampton Transit Company Nazareth Poyer House Crossing Bushkill Park Harry Glessner Cherry Hill Tee Hie Carlass

Cantata at St John s Lutheran Church Naga reth

The Good Shepherd Church choir of Wilsonborough presents the cantata Atonement by Shure at St John s Lutheran Church Naga reth. Directed by Prof Edgar G Held with orchestra, the program begins at 7 30 p m and the public is invited.

The Good Shepherd Church Wilsonborough Shure St. John’s Lutheran Church Nagareth Edgar G. Held

Nazareth school board holds regular meeting in 1929

The Nazareth school board held its regular meeting in the high school on Monday April 1 1929 with members Hawk Kern Martin and Shimer present. Reports from the treasurer and tax collector were read approved and filed. The board approved use of the study hall by the Woman's Club for five dollars per evening and paid several bills. The secretary was instructed to advertise for coal prices for the 1925 30 term and the board adjourned to April 15 1929.

Hawk Kern Martin Shimer Hellertown Martin and Kern Woman's Club of Nazareth Hawk and Martin Shoe Rebuilders For America, Inc Steward D. Knecht A. Flanagan Co Coldwell Lawn Mower Co Industrial Products Co DL. & W. RR Co Metropolitan Edison Lehigh Tele. Co L. Hammett Co Laurel Book Co Macmillan Co Roberts & Meek Nazareth Item Fearis & Bro jJeenter R. Kahler Cc.c. Birchard & Co Rc, Griffith Co Blue Mt. Con, Water Co Frank Messinger Frank Huth Nazareth Hardware Co J. A. Fraunfelder C. J. Knauss

Local Women's Club Holds First Regular Meeting

The Nazareth Women’s Club held its first regular meeting in the High School building on Monday evening with Mrs Raymond Pepper presiding in place of the ill president Mrs Andrew Kern. Reports covered prior meetings, membership stood at sixty three, treasury at $315, and committees were announced.

Wd Naagareth Women Club Tinpyae Raymond Pepper Andrew Kern Kern St John's Lutheran Chapel Charles W. K. Shafer Treasury Sem Beck I. A. Bachman Clifford Taylor Sadie Lateh J. A. Miller W. H Wotring W. J. Happel Relph Fry Charles Long H O. Hark Floyd Wagner Ellwood Anongst Frank R Huth Harry Worman HE. Shimer Judson Giles Charles Shafer Florence Nicholas A. E. Frantz Amy Laub Charles Kiefer Peppel

Tree Planting Demonstration This Morning

Forestry specialist C Anderson from Pennsylvania State College will lead a forest tree planting demonstration at 9:30 this Thursday morning on the Nazareth Cement Company farm. County Agent B L Coleman announced the event inviting farmers and others interested in reforestation to attend as Nazareth Cement Company plants over 75,000 seedlings on its property.

C . Anderson Pennsylvania State College Nazareth Cement Company B. L. Coleman Anderson Nazareth Cement Commany

Extra Fields Needed For Samaritan Assemble

At the last meeting of the Ancient Mystic Order Samaritans committees reported full cooperation and enthusiasm. Over 20 000 tickets have been distributed among eighteen lodges in Northampton Warren Monroe Lehigh Carbon and Allentown with large crowds expected for four days of events at Oakland Park and adjacent fields.

Heraclius Sanctorum Oakland Park Asher Laubach Paul Kocher Northampton County Messrs. Weiss Melberger L. V. Flying Corps Bruce North Carolina Barlows’ Circus Shimer Wilson Borough Warren Monroe Lehigh Carbon Allentown Riee Wee

Rotary Club discusses carbon monoxide dangers at YMCA meeting

S J Gregory auto dealer presented a moving picture from the U S Department of Commerce Bureau of Mines on carbon monoxide risks in closed garages and gas heaters. He spoke briefly while the club, meeting in the YMCA dining room, planned the Allentown convention in May. Howard Shimer presided as Hd Heilman led singing.

Rotary Club Monady Ym.c Gregory Allentown Howard Shimer Hd Heilman

Triangular High School Debate Scheduled Friday

On Friday evening, April 12, Northampton, Pen Argyl and Nazareth High Schools will debate in Bevidere Street auditorium at 8 p.m. The resolutions will argue for a five day work week in U S industries. Nazareth affirmative leaders include John Smith and Earl Landig.

Northampton Pen Argyl Nadareth Nazareth High Thelma Knowuss Mary Dry Beatrice Millhousa Frank Radcliffe

Special Music at St John’s Reformed Next Sunday

Next Sunday evening at 7 30 an extra musicale will be given with the regular services. Mellman a celebrated harpist of Harrisburg will render a program which will surely be enjoyed. In addition the choir will readse

Mellman Harrisburg

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