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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

6

Denominations and Evangelical Services Schedule District Wide

Denominations from Brethren in Christ to Lutheran list August services with pastors names. Bible schools and morning devotions fill Sundays and weekdays with offerings including Holy Communion sermons from Rev. W E Potteiger Rev. Quis Rev. Brennecke Rev. Snyder and others. Evening services and prayer meetings occur throughout the week with Camp Fire Girls and auxiliary activities.

Aite Brethren In Christ R. L. Woodring Bible School Broad St. Evangelical Quis B. Roth Evangelical League of C. E Moravian Paul Meinert Winebago Wakitatina

Council of Jerusalem Declares Gentile Converts Need No Circumcision

Paul and Barnabas report success of the first journey through Cyprus and Asia Minor. At Jerusalem the church agrees Gentiles need not be circumcised but should respect Jewish dietary laws and idolatry bans, with offerings to the Jerusalem church.

Council International Samuel D. Price Asso U. S Paul Antioch Barnabas Cyprus Asia Minor Jerusalem Jesus Christ Phoenicia Samaria

Conference of those desiring to agree for the great Cause

A brief note describes a gathering of individuals who sincerely sought unity and pledged to unite their energy for a grand purpose. The passage emphasizes collective purpose and the commitment to advance a shared mission through cooperation.

Eye surgery for four year old boy in Allentown Hospital

Willard Schissler, four, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Schissler of Walnut street, underwent eye operation by two New York specialists at Allentown Hospital after being struck by a stone. Surgeons report slight hope to save sight, noting the other eye is lightly injured. outcome uncertain for several days. Earl Phillips, Harold Flick and Warren Kahler visited Lake Mineola on Sunday.

Willard Schissler Harry Schissler Walnut Street New York Allentown Hospital Victor Koohiey Nazareth Peat Schlegel Catharington Mallog Owen K Guerney Hull Corkellaccom Frank Dare Phil David Engige Plaintieta Lester Ang Aut Granville Holmer Owen Kosten Fraps Robe Nazareth Fred

Leap Year Privilege Legalized in Historic Notes

The article recounts a historic Scottish statute from 1288 tying leap year to a fine for maidens wooing, with later doubts about authenticity. It also notes legends of St. Patrick and mentions similar leap year customs once observed in France Genoa and Florence in the fifteenth century.

St. Patrick Scotland Illustrated Almanac France Genoa Florence Detroit News

Little man hurries to station then returns to seat

A small man glances at his watch, grabs a bag, and rushes to the platform. Other travelers react by grabbing their luggage and rushing as well. He later comes back, chooses a seat at the station, and waits for a train that is due in about thirty minutes. The scene captures a tense moment of anticipation at the exchange.

Services Cancelled At Borks Church In Stockertown

In Stockertown news no services are planned at Borks church on Sunday August 19. Forks church holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. Lutheran services follow at 10 a.m. Catechetical class after worship. Local residents and visitors share travel and visit notes including Miss Beatrice Grubb staying with Mrs. Ela Kutz of Philadelphia and the Sandt, Ernst, and Logzerus households vacationing and visiting relatives in Easton Nazareth and Allentown.

Borks Church Forks Church Anna Messinger New Alnford Thomas Sandt Beatrice Grubb Ela Kutz Philadelphia Raymond Hess Noezareth Atlantic City Easton Albert Ernst Levine Johnson Joseph Logzerus Nazareth B. F. Taylor Rochester N. Y Peconos Peck's Pond Vo Allender William Andrews Andrews Allentown K. Sands Milly Lanterman Charles Lehr Adam Serfass Stroudsburg Robert Collins Herbert Shorteville J. H. Newhart J. A. Fetheroll Town George Kieckner Asbury Dark Elizabeth Helen Nemkoe Bethlehem

Reformed Church Announcements and Local Visits

Newsy notes cover class in the Reformed church at 9 a.m. morning services at 9 30 a.m. Sunday school at 10 30 a.m. Families and visitors from Lehigh and Nazareth areas dropped by for visits with George W. Metz and kin. Eloise Kindt of Easton vacationing with the Metz family. Ladies Aid picnic set for August 15 at Mrs. George W. Metz. Choir picnic planned for August 11 at Bushkill Center grove. Residents and guests from Bushkill, Bethlehem, Nazareth attended gatherings and visits, including Mr. Buck, the Knechts, and the Beers family. Jacob Davidson visited Clarence Williamson.

The Reformed Church Edgar Beam Albert Bittner Floyd Charles Bittner Welsenberg Lehigh County George W. Metz Eloise Kindt Easton the Reformed Church Bushkill Center Grove William Dileherd Howard Heckman Robert F. Beers Robert Emma Samuel Hildenbrandt Mr. Buck Bethlehem Bushkill John P. Knecht George F. Reese Arlene Allen Keller Vincent Nazareth Robert J. Bartholomew Jacob Davidson Clarence Williamson

Weather and social notes from Hecktown week

The past week brought extreme heat with a heavy shower Saturday evening. Rev J A Klick conducted English services Sunday. Families from Nazareth and Brodheadsville visited relatives. many attended fairs, potato tours, and reunions. The Live Wire class elected officers Rosalyn Sharz and others, with committees named and refreshments served. A belated birthday party for Douglas Lass followed with games and treats.

J. A. Klick C. E. Shupp Charles Palmerton Clarence Nicholas W. H. Rahn Mabel Johnson Mittie Hoagland Anna Jonesy Marguerite Weaver Ruby Hendershot Rosalyn Sharz Luella Guthrie Pearl Johnson Miriam Fritz Willis Harding Douglass Esther Lewis Ruth Frutchey Barbara Frutchey Virginia Broad Alice Reinhart Edmund Reinhart Richard Fritz Francis Jones Thomas Kemmerer Coulin Wigner Florence Meyers Virginia Cousins Adele Harding Leo Clewell Arling Clewell Emerson Hamilton Fred Jones George Albert Betty Barnes Bernice Albert Donald Davis Anona Resh Douglas Keith Merril Harding Douglas

Community Guests Share Sunday Visits in Wind Gap Area

Mr and Mrs Edgar Siegler and children near Wind Gap hosted John W Bartholomew and family on Sunday. Various local families including Bechtel Hahn Silfies Miller Renner Kunkel and Bartholomews hosted or visited relatives across Moorestown Nazareth Easton Bath and nearby towns. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Daniel Miller.

Elmer Edelman Charles Basley Nazareth Ellen Reph George Hildenbrandt Ray Charles Mae Hawk Wind Gap Stephen Rader Catherine Hildenbrandt Moorestown Ella Miller John Rissmiller Viola Ada Central Park Thomas Hildenbrandt Petersville Clyde Altemose Brodheadaville Conrad Bill Franklin Millheim Gerald Virginia Arthur Pauline Beatrice Edgar Siegler Near Wind Gap John W. Bartholomew William Bechteltown William Hahn Ellen Silfies Charles Miller Joseph Fehall Emmes Renner Mattie Bartholomew Susanna Kunkel Harrison Balbert Michael Sottolena William Smith Claude Heckman Robert Heckman William Heckman Daniel Miller Allen Keller Vincent George Deemer A. J. Bartholomew Ellen Delp Alfred Longenbach Harry Graver Edith Bender Bath Alfred Marsh Louise Teresa Schneegass Easton Eugene Stabley Charles Breifogel Harry Arndt Benjamin Benninger Allentown William Gunn Elwood Robert Bartholomew Theodore Williams Thomas Danner

Gathering at the Fehr and related households ends Sunday

A large list of relatives and neighbors visited the Milton Fehr home and nearby farms including the William Milheim, Fenner, Hendricks, and Miller households. Attendees hailed from Bethlehem, Butetown, Mineola, Easton, Sandy tun, Allentown, Helton and others, sharing meals and social time. A birthday party was held at Howard Titus's home for Mrs William Dileherd.

Milton Fehr William Milheim Leon Arlene Francis Kennneth Clement Fehr Sterning Fred Werner Adadys Melva Virgil Ralph Fehr Henry Schlegel George F. Reese Nla Willimson Eugene Fenner Hendricks Mer John Smith Fred Finger Hartford Conn Hugh &. Williamson Reading Jd. Williamson Wid Fred Meirle James Mohr D. Joseph Mata John Matz IL. Matz Frank Mate Robert G. Kressly A Hewitt Allen O. J. Mach George W. Protter H. P. Hendricks Bethlehem Oliver Halteman Granville Halteman Lena Clemence W. Halteman Clemence Jr George EB. Halteman Donald Gordon George Jr Butatown Eugene GB. Fenner Mineola L. I Clarence Miller Sand Amone Simon Learn Thelma Clarence Travis Jetha Eva Verna Jessie Edith Clinton Kenneth Lorena Ellred Lenora Simon Miller John Anthony Sandy Tun Elmer Miller Harold George Darwin G. Bo Melvin Williard Miler Easton Oliver Miller Milton Bigg William and Grace William. Dileherd

Races and booths planned for relaxation crowds

A fragment mentions a crowd seeking relaxation with a gram and planned activities including rides and booths. Music is noted, and the scene suggests a festive outdoor event with amusements and attractions for attendees. No clear dates, organizations, or people are named.

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