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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1934

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Nazareth Lions Host Open House Lectures At Y M C A

Nazareth Lions Club met April 17 at 6 30 PM in the Y M C A with Wm Henry presiding. New members Tom DeBeamer and Carl Medler were welcomed and Lion George A Grim spoke on A Century of Progress in Education detailing 1834 school law origins and evolving opportunities.

Nazareth Lions Club Wm. Henry George Smith Lehigh Uni Seere Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Fox Fed W. A Lion Klick Tom DeBeamer Carl Medler Lion Leh George A. Grim Northampton County Pennsylvania Public School Law J George Wolfe

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Faces Tampered Safety Boxes

Elizabeth file Rebekahs held their monthly gathering at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening. Trespassers tampered with three strong boxes and bent a fourth but left no trace or stolen items. Ellen Weaver oversaw the meeting with district deputy Lucy Kline and Agnes Kramer helping. Mary Wunderly was installed as chaplain and Sadie Kern read the minutes.

Elizabeth File

St Johns Reformed Church Set To Mark 75th Founding Anniversary

St Johns Reformed Church will observe the seventy fifth anniversary of its founding with morning services and a special evening sermon. Rev AG Peters of Philadelphia is named for the anniversary observance as Dr W H Wotring delivers the sermon. The Gloria Trumpeters, LL D, will perform as part of the program.

St. John’s John's Reformed Church AG. Peters T. D Philfounding W. H. Wotring D. D Gloria Trumpeters LL. D

Anniversary Service At St Johns Church With Music

Dr W H Wotring will render musical selections at 7 30 with the Community orchestra at 7 30. Monday’s service starts 7 45 with greetings from ministers including P B Meinert H Snyder R Woodring W Harris J Gross H Ehret and T Achenbach and Webster Stover. Moravian and Lutheran choirs will sing as Nazareth and surrounding communities are invited to attend the anniversary observance.

Meinert M. A Nazareth Moravian H C. Snyder St. John's Lutheran R. L. Woodring Mennonite Brethren In Christ Schoeneck Moravian J Ehret Bethlehem T. Achenbach Farmington Webster Stover Pennsburg

Fatal Auto Accidents Involving Widely Traveled Families

A Sunday wreck near Wrens Georgia killed Mrs. Seba Hamm of East Bangor as three Wind Gap and East Bangor women traveled home from Sebring Florida. Mrs. Stoffler escaped with minor injuries while Mrs. Nettle Langmeade suffered a broken nose and possible internal injuries. Mrs. Carrie Grunert, en route to a funeral in New Dorp, Staten Island, attended the service after her sister-in-law’s death caused by Rev. Grunert losing control while backing from a garage. The Grunerts once lived in Nazareth where Rev. Grunert led Nazareth Hall Military Academy in Vers. Corna Brofflet.

Carrie Grunert New Dorp Staten Island N.Y Francis Grunert Grunert Nazareth Art Nazareth Hall Military Academy Corna Brofflet Wind Gap East Bangor Sebring Florida Wrens Georgia Seba Hamm University Hospital Augusta Stoffler Nettle Langmeade

Young People Conference Held at Pen Argyl

A Nazareth led youth conference at Zion M. E. Church Pen Argyl concluded Saturday after sessions full of interest. Nazareth earned the largest attendance cup and will host next year. Plans moved ahead for district events at Wind Gap and Raubsville with speakers Rev. Crawfer and Rev. Koch among others. County ministers will lead May 11 and 12 at Plainfield Church, and Alvin Itterly, secretary treasurer of Nazareth District, passed away, a loss felt deeply.

Zion M. E Pen Argyl H. C. Snyder Nazareth New Trinity Union Church Wind Gap R. H. Crawfor First M. E. Church Bangor Lillian Jones Ware J. Heiney W. H. Brong Raubsville St. Paul's Lutheran Church A. A. Koch Trinity Evangelical Church Easton Plainfield Church L. B. Klick Convention Church W. H. Christ Bethany Evangelical Church Itterly

Lehigh Valley Congress of Clubs Meeting Planned

The annual meeting of the Lehigh Valley Congress of Clubs will be at First Presbyterian Church Catasauqua on Tuesday April 24 at 10 15 a m All Woman's Club members should attend and bring a box lunch Coffee and ice cream will be provided by the hostess club Members needing transportation should contact Mrs Ralph Fry.

Lehigh Valley Congress of Clubs First Presbyterian Church Catasauqua 2Nd Pine Streets

Nazareth Chamber Plans All-Member Banquet

Nazareth Chamber of Commerce prepares for an all-member banquet discussed at Monday evening meeting. E. C. Champion presided with attendees including C J Knauss Frank Schmidt P S Trumbower Charles Shimer William E Henry George Smith A G Kern H P Weisley and William Mertz.

Nazareth Chamber of Commerce E. C. Champion C.J. Knauss Frank Schmidt P. S. Trumbower Charles Shimer E C Champion William E Henry George Smith A. G. Kern H. P. Weisley William Mertz

Why Not an R. F. C. for Them Isaac Waltons at Nazareth Open Day

Despite rain, Nazareth anglers hit Bushkill Creek with earthworms and lures. Most fishers report one to two trout seven to ten inches, while streams in Monroe Pike and Wayne counties show closures and license demands. A Nazareth sportsman faced strangers demanding payment or badges, sparking questions about fishing rights and licensing.

Isaac Waltons Nazareth Bushkill Monroe Pike Wayne Naza'reth

Industry Needs RFC Loans to Rebuild Payrolls, Prospers Nation

A historical editorial argues for RFC loans extending to industry as essential for employment and economic recovery. It compares relief shown to banks railroads agriculture and urges similar support for manufacturers to restore working capital, open jobs, and boost profitability amid depression.

RFC Uncle Sam

No Benefit to Dairymen in Proposed Processing Tax

Harrisburg reports that a proposed processing tax on dairy products offers no substantial benefit to Pennsylvania dairy farmers. Secretary John A. McSparran notes the USDA AA dairy program could provide at most 7,125,000 dollars, likely reduced if dealers pass costs to producers, while consumers in the East would fund the tax to the middle West, yielding minimal farmer benefit.

Harrisburg Pennslvania John A. McSparran Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture East Middle West

Nazareth Rod and Gun Club Holds Directors Meeting

The Nazareth Rod and Gun Club held its monthly directors meeting at the Y M C A with Roy Kostenbacher presiding. Directors present included Clayton Vogel Howard Uhler Paul Davisson Paul Searles and Roy Kosader. The game committee reported 40 cans of brook trout stocked in March and plans to stock fingerling trout in Bushkill Creek and nearby streams. Directors voted to join the cooperative pheasant raising program sponsored by the County Federation of Sportsmen amid a large increase in membership.

Nazareth Rod and Gun Club Roy Kostenbacher Clayton Vogel Howard Uhler Paul Davisson Paul Searles Roy Kosader Bushkill County Federation of Sportsmen

25th Wedding Anniversary Observed by Schlegels

Mr and Mrs Henry Schlegel of North Broad Street celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house last Friday Many callers gave felicitations Miss Grunerts Sunday school class joined the evening event Mrs Schlegel is a Nazareth Moravian member The couple were married April 14 1909 by Rev John Greenfield of Warsaw Indiana They have one son and four daughters.

Henry Schlegel North Broad Street

Nazareth Borough Council Seeks Funds for CWA Finish

A special Nazareth Borough Council meeting discussed securing extra money for unfinished CWA projects. New application requirements were noted for every incomplete job. The chief burgess, borough engineer, and public property committee were directed to estimate the additional funds needed and report back. Councilman William Kortz announced unemployment registration results: 114 signed up, 87 with no dependents, 27 with dependents, with varied durations of unemployment.

Nazareth Public Property Committee William Kortz

Local Baseball Season Opens Officially May 5th

The East Penn League will officially start the season on May 5 with fans singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Nazareth A A has joined the league and elected James Fetheroll as manager. Full lineup and season schedule will be published, with eight clubs including East Greenville Limeport Pottstown Hellertown Allentown Bethlehem and Nazareth.

Nazareth A. A James Fetheroll Nazareth Athletic

State Launches Clean Up Week Campaign Monday

The State Departments of Health Welfare Forests and Waters and the Bureau of Fire Protection designate the week beginning Monday April 23 as Clean Up Week. The annual effort promotes statewide sanitation removal of nuisances and fire hazards urging cities boroughs and individuals to participate with official activities.

State Departments of Health, Welfare, Forests and Waters Bureau of Fire Protection State Police Commonwealth

Emergency Crop Loans Now Available in Northampton County

Congress has allocated forty million dollars for emergency crop loans to assist farmers this season. In Northampton County, loans will be processed by Chas. Weidman at 2230 Ferry Street Easton, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 to 10 AM and after 4 PM. Loan amounts range from 10 to 250 dollars for established farmers with farm equipment. Borrowers must cooperate with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and not expand basic crop acreage. Emergency loans target those unable to qualify for Production Credit Association credit in Allentown.

Congress Northampton County Chas. Weidman Ferry Street Easton Weidman Agricultural Adjustment Administration Production Credit Association Allentown

Rotary Club Dinner Session Highlights Science Talk

President W. E. K. Shimer chaired the weekly Rotary Club dinner at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. H. P. Weisley led group singing as Morris Black Royce Bush and B. L. Coleman attended. Nazareth High School faculty member William Day spoke on The General Sciences and progress in science education from elementary to secondary levels, with student experiments by Kachline Siegfried and Uhler. An invitation to Lehigh University open house on April 20 was announced.

W. EK. Shimer Rotary Club H. P. Weisley Morris Black Royce Bush Bethlehem B. L. Coleman Easton Lehigh University William Day Nazareth High School Pennsylvania Mr. Day Harry Kachline Richard Siegfried Robert Uhler

Autoists urged to guard wildlife in Keystone appeal

Harrisburg officials released the annual plea urging drivers to spare game on highways. The Board of Game Commissioners cites high kill rates during sprint months, noting rabbits and fawns suffer from headlights and other animals are harmed. Aileen Kellow and Mrs. Edmund Kellow visited Pen Argyl relatives while on CWA work and did not register.

Harrisburg Board of Game Commissioners Commission Edmund Kellow Aileen Pen Argyl Jesse Kreidler

Nazareth Fire Company Seeks Gear and Upgrades

The Nazareth Viligance Company No 1 council committee met with firemen to request a fire alarm box at the house a folding license a hydrant coupling direct from plug to truck a 1000 foot hose booster tank and related equipment. Members discussed a revised membership list and organizing first aid aid with P Heckman assisting. council will decide on fire fee at next meeting.

Viligance Maine Company No. 1 Nazareth L. A. Meyers W. M Rice P. Heckman

Building and Loan Officers Installed at Meeting

Building and loan officers were installed over Charles wx Shafer and J F Bardill with several directors named including A E Frantz A G Kern M Kern E J Navarre H E Shime r and H E Woodring. New by laws were adopted at the meeting.

Charles’ Wx. Shafer Aecessary J. F. Bardill A. ©. Dereaemus A. E. Frantz A. G. Kern M. Kern E. J. Navarre H. £. Shime H. E. Woodring

Rural Citizens Welfare Association meeting announced

The Rural Citizens Welfare Association will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening at 8:80 at the Bushkill Centre Hotel.

Rural Citizens Welfare Association Bushkill Centre

The Genius in Finding One's True Self

Quote heavy reflection on individuality and conformity. A thinker argues mediocrity traps the self, and true religion lies in discovering and remaining true to one’s personality despite social pressures. It questions life purpose and divine guidance for authentic living.

Cluss

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