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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
3
An analysis argues history repeats only if people allow it. The American public has learned war is costly and crime can be deterred by peaceful means. Depression, desire for construction, and a lack of a current generation of fighters reduce push toward a new global conflict.
An editorial urges focus on the forgotten child lacking basics like clothes and meals, living in immoral homes, with little supervision or play space. It argues society must extend care beyond schools and special programs, reminding that most childhood is outside school hours and needs protection and opportunity.
A press freedom stance in America is praised as essential while commentators note economic uncertainty. Labor unrest remains a major drag, with strikes in San Francisco settling into arbitration yet signaling deeper tensions between unions and employers. Expectations hinge on political results and ongoing labor disputes.
Bus lines advertise routes to Bethlehem Nazareth Easton and Philadelphia express daily with multiple departure times. Additional services include WAER bus lines and MESSINGER MFG CO farm machinery dating back to 1857 with threshers repair and power equipment.
Pastors from Moravian St Johns and other denominations report August services. Moravian Church holds morning worship at 10 30 with Bible School and prayer meetings. no evening service in August. St Johns Lutheran features sermon by Rev Stephen Ballek with Sunday School morning.Vesper omitted. Human Evangelical notes Milford Camp Meeting. August 16 regular services. St Johns Reformed lists Sunday School and preaching. Sabbath activities and choir rehearsals. Schoeneck Moravian lists Holy Communion morning 9 15, Sunday School 9 15, preparatory worship 10 30, evening services 6 30. Additional youth groups and choirs scheduled through week.
Fewer rabid dogs were reported in Pennsylvania during the first six months of the year than in the same period of 1933. The Bureau of Animal Industry records 28 positive rabies cases in Pennsylvania up to July, as noted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
This year 31 people and 414 animals were exposed to rabid dogs, far fewer than last year. About 187 premises were quarantined, roughly half of 1933 figures. The state uses individual quarantines to limit spread, urging owners to keep dogs restrained. Most cases are in the western region with a recent outbreak in Lackawanna County. Scranton has 71 animals under quarantine as authorities cooperate locally.
Practical household advice covers steel wool for starch removal from flat irons sunbathing times in summer guidance for children under five sandals over barefoot diet with leafy greens cautions about salves on fresh wounds and a method to prevent plaster cracking when nailing walls.
The lesson centers on Amos condemning injustice in Israel and Judah. He denounces the rich for exploiting the poor, vows that boastful houses and vineyards won’t endure, and calls for repentance through seeking good and hating evil. Worship without sincerity earns no divine favor.
Liberty Grange held its regular meeting with many members present and voted to hold their picnic on September 15. Local residents and guests visited from Allentown Bethlehem Mauch Chunk Catasauqua Tatamy Nazareth and Nazareth area churches and families attended church picnics and visits over the weekend.
Sunday School on Sunday at 9 a.m. Lutheran Church services at 10 a.m. Mrs. George Brooker and children of Harrisburg returned home after a week with her mother. The funeral of Reuben Miller was largely attended. Local families visited, a surprise 15th birthday party for Mildred Buskirk, and various calls from Allentown and Bethlehem. A sermon on justice and righteousness urged constant practice in daily life and social justice.
A string of visits across Northampton Easton Bethlehem Nazareth and Palo Alto include Mr and Mrs Russell Anthony with Lois Bertie and others. Henry Anthony, Joseph Bergstresser, Elmer Zelner and Beatta Lindaman join gatherings. A Emanuel Sunday School group visits Cremona Sunday School to honor Rosa Bantee.
Mrs Charles Frick suffered a severe hand and foot injury after a binder entangled her. She was transported to Haffs Hospital where she is resting as comfortably as possible. Other notes mention Misses Grace and Pearl Bartall visiting grandparents and relatives sharing Sunday meals.
The 22nd annual reunion of Barnet Miller and Anna Emery descendants met at the Cedars Foul Rift on Saturday August 4. Officers elected include B Frank Miller president and J Edwin Miller 1st vice president. A report on Miller ancestry progress was given for next year’s gathering planned for August 1935.
Olive Colver led opening exercises with special orchestra music. A missionary letter from Dr A David Thaeler Jr of Nicaragua was read. The Senior choir sang God of Mercy. Sermon titled Growth. Organ pieces included Veni Sancte Spiritus and Swedish March. Christian Endeavor Society consecration led by Rev James Gross. Ruth Beil led roll. Nature study topic This is my Father's World.
Western Reserve University announces a potent new antiseptic said to be 1200 times stronger than carbolic acid and harmless to tissues. An X-ray device for treating eye ailments enables reading with eyes shut. English emulsion promises color sensitivity equal to the human eye. U.S. Navy experts test 5000 plus submarine salvage and safety devices. Compton shows photographs of atoms to scientists.
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