Blue Eagle Proves Worth in NRA Code Debate
The Blue Eagle stands as a symbol of national trade amid NRA transition, with big and small firms accepting it. The New York Journal of Commerce reports unanimous worry a return to antitrust would invite a fierce scramble, while a Drug Topics poll shows 89.5 percent of druggists favor extending the Retail Druggists Code beyond June 14, 1935, underscoring widespread belief in the code’s value.
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NRA
Blue Eagle
New York Journal of Commerce
Journal
States
District of Columbia
Causes of drought and economic decline blamed on man
The piece argues drought is an act of God only for legal framing, while the broader economic harm stems from human actions. It contends natural disasters exist, but economic waste, unequal wealth, tax burdens, and lack of cooperation are caused by ACTS OF MAN. Through understanding causes, recurrence can be reduced.
Do It Now World View Shifts In War Talk
A fragment from a wartime column urges immediate action under the motto Do it Now Highlighting caution about procrastination in politics and daily life It notes Hitler peace pledges and jokes about a Chicago fan dancer fearing vaccination scars could affect work etiquette and attire
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Chicago
Advertising while they're hot spaces to sell wares
An editorial riff questions smiling at jobless hardship while urging businesses to advertise promptly. It argues newspapers offer honest pricing and should not delay selling space, encouraging early ad placement to boost sales before decline. The piece blends social commentary with a sales pitch for timely advertising.
The Bridegroom Comes and Doors Are Shut
An exhortation using the parable of the ten virgins to warn readers about spiritual readiness. It recalls a personal anecdote of nearly missing a train to illustrate how hesitation can ruin opportunities for salvation. The piece urges vigilance and sincere repentance before it is too late.
Nazareth and Easton Bus Lines Services Shown in Ad
An old classified ad lists Nazareth routes with a Nazareth Northampton company, bus schedules leaving at 8:05 and 1:05, return times at 6:05 and 8:05, and connections to Bethelehem. It also mentions Bath, Philadelphia express service, and extra buses on weekends. Also promoted are hair cord and rug weaving services.
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Waer
Nazareth-Easton
2Nd ST. Easton
Phila
Church Service Schedule Across Town Denominations
The bulletin lists Moravian St John’s Lutheran Baman Evangelical St John’s Reformed Mennonite Brethren Shoeneck Moravian churches with Sunday School at 9:30 or 10:30 A.M. and morning worship, plus midweek activities. August plans include no evening service, scouts, ladies groups, choir rehearsals, and special events at Bushkill Park.
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Moravian Church
Paul S. Meinert
ST. John's Lutheran
H. C. Snyder
Willam H. Fehr
Dushore
Ladies’ Aid Society
Baman
Harris
W Haring
ST. John's Reformed
Walter H. Diehl
Schoeneck Moravian
James FP. Gross
C. E
Harold Yob
Berean
Obituary Amos Werner Dies at 76 in Bushkill Center
Amos Werner aged 76 died Sunday morning at his brother James Werner's home in Bushkill Center. Death followed complications from an illness. He was preceded in death by family and mourned by siblings and friends in the local community.
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Amos Werner
James
Bushkill Center
Obituaries: Knecht and Knecht 64 and 70 in Nazareth area
Harry Knecht of Lower Nazareth township died last Thursday in Allentown at age 64. He is survived by widow, son Stanley G. of Wilmington Del, and brother Frank of Allentown. He was a Nazareth Moravian Cemetery burial followed funeral services held Saturday. Interment at Nazareth Moravian cemetery. A separate notice mentions a funeral for another local resident with services held Wednesday and burial at Bushkill Center cemetery, naming sister Mrs Henry Shafer and brothers Erwin James and Harvey.
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Henry Shafer
Belvidere Street
Nazareth
Erwin
Ohio
James
Bushkill Center
Harvey
Beersville
Bushkill Center Cemetery
Harry Knecht
Lower Nazareth Township
Allentown
John Knecht
Stanley G
Wilmington
Del
Frank
Nazareth Moravian Church
Nazareth Moravian Cemetery
Visit mentions and guests from local area in town
Forty years ago Mrs James Beitel and children of Catasauqua visit relatives in town. Miss Lon Shiffert of South Bethlehem stayed with her brother at the American Hotel over Sunday. Miss Abby Kuntsman plans a week at Atlantic City starting Saturday. Theodore Roth and Frank Kunkel fished at Saylors Lake. Arthur and George Nitsche of Philadelphia stay with their uncle William Vent er for several weeks. An Easton to Nazareth train runs late Thursday to accommodate returners from the Glen Island excursion. Reverend Niam Allen of the Fifth Moravian Church Philadelphia Maited G MacShuitz is noted on Tuesday.
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James Beitel
Catasauqua
Lon Shiffert
So. Bethlehem
T. Shiffert
Abby Kuntsman
Atlantic City
Theodore Roth
Frank Kunkel
Saylors Lake
Arthur
George Nitsche
Philadelphia
Illiam Venter
Easton
Nazareth
Glen Island
Niam Allen
Fifth Moravian Church
Maited G. MacShuitz
Lesson Denounces Self Indulgence From Amos Sermon
A church lesson based on Amos 5 14 and 7 31 37 condemns self indulgence and pleasure seeking in Israel as a path to ruin. It frames Amos as faithful to God, warning that luxury and pride bring judgment, captivity, and loss of national strength, urging righteousness over indulgence.
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Kingdom of
Judah
Israel
Zion
Jerusalem
Samaria
God
Bankers Back Sound Expansion in Nation’s Growth
Opinion piece by R. Hecht of the American Bankers Association urges bankers to back expansion of industry and construction as a driver of employment and economic stability. It highlights auto and home modernization as examples and argues low lending rates reflect bankers’ readiness to fund productive ventures.
Weekend Visits And Local Meetings In Plainfield Area
A long list of social visits is reported from Plainfield Township and nearby towns. Families including Houck Willauer Christ Katz Roberts Davies and others circulated among homes in the area over the weekend. A Helping Hand Bible Class doggie roast at Breidinger's Grove and a clam bake at Camp Melvin Thornhurst are noted, with prize winners listed and plans for the next Weona Park social.
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Willard Houck
Kermit and
Loretta
Mr. Houck
Orison R. Willauer
Plainfield Township
Robert Christ
George
Conrad
Bethlehem
Reuben Katz
Harold Roberts
Humphrey Davies
Avoca
Davis
Jane Hughes
C. A. Daniel
George Hoch
Harrison
Clementson
Nesquehoring
Betty Milford
Runtz
Wilma Pritchard
Bangor
Robert Davies
Ray Wagner
Nancy Thomas
Margaret Roberts
John G. Jones
Roger Jones
Viola
Eleanor
Anna Foulkes
Thomas L. Davies
George Parker
Joyce
Jack
Edith
Glynn
Hugh Hughes
Carolyn
Kenneth Lockard
LeRoy
Pen Argyl
Evelyn Ackerman
Nazareth
Humphrey Davi Sr
Humphre Davies, Jr
Robe Ellsworth
Leo
Leola
Paul Weaver
Mlanynn Davies
Shirley Tinney
Mary , Miller
Isiah Davey
Richard
Hugh Gard
Richard Jones
Raymond Wagner
Janet
William Davies
Edward Roberts
Velma Lynn
Willam R. Thomas
Ethel
Nancy
Doris
James
William O. Jones
Vaughn
Mary Werner
Robert G. Roberts
Margaret
Elsie
Edward
Thomas W. Williams
William
Pritchard
Shirley
Billy
Jeffery
John E. Thomas
Thomas J. Peters
Thomas Jr
Taleson Davies
Phillip Amy
William Amy
William Ray
Johnsonville
Roy 1
Paul
Victor Serfass
Harry Pry
Kerr Mit
Ruth Snyder
Charles Kelper
Parkes Gross
Chester Meixsell
Edward Stevens
Stroudshurk
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