Federal relief debate and jobs plan described
Fragmented text discusses federal government relief and administration, urging work for those cared for under the system. It notes use of government aid, calls for private or state relief if federal work is unavailable, and mentions public opinion turning against prolonged aid. The passage references New York rates and general building trades, with emphasis on encouraging honest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New York
Winder
Business Is Better Despite Unclear Causes
A review of 1933 to 1934 figures notes rising national income and private turnover, with relief payments a minority share. Wages rose slightly, capital income fell, and optimistic projections suggest improved employment and consumer spending ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Research
Chaos or Peace in Germany Sparks Divine Rhetoric
A fragment shows commentary on German movements opposing Catholics Protestants Jews Free Masons and others claiming divine blessing. The author condemns rulers who threaten murder banishment and war and notes their backsliding into divine justification as Hitler and his followers are referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Shifting Party Allegiances Blurred State Lines
Mr. Joover criticizes the current Democratic administration as infringing on states rights while noting a flip in party identities. He recalls a past era when the parties traded stances and predicts further shifts as politics realign. The piece highlights fluid party loyalties and the possibility of surprising outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joover
Democratic Party
The Customer Is Always Right in Business Practice
A historical reflection argues that John Wannamaker popularized the maxim that the customer is always right and that courteous treatment of customers across trades and services boosts business, while acknowledging merchants often must resolve doubts in favor of customers and maintain fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wannamaker
Stone
Street Corner Gossip Notes Traffic, Park Plans in Town
The column laments officer leniency toward traffic violators and calls out local favoritism. It questions Stop sign enforcement, discusses moving the band shell to the proposed park, and notes State Park Planning and park plans. It urges road improvements linking Nazareth Easton Allentown and broader highway access and hints the park project may outrank a new fire house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Park Ste
State Park
Shell
Poel and Lockers
Arfield
Barre
Nazareth
Easton
Bangor
Bethlehem
Allentown
Stockertown-Easton Road
Businesman
Raisley family reunion held at Breidinger's grave
The Raisley clan reunion drew about 250 members on Saturday afternoon at Breidinger's grave. The program featured instrumental numbers, recitations, and choruses with brief addresses. Prizes went to Sallie Ann Ackerman, Paul Raisley, Ruth Shuman, and Mer Raisley for longevity, age, and distance traveled respectively. Officers elected included Benjamin Raisley as president and Floyd Ackerman as treasurer, both from Martin's Creek.
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Raisley
Breidinger
Sallie Ann Ackerman
Paul Raisley
Ruth Shuman
Mer Raisley
Beaver Falls
Benjamin Raisley
Martins Creek
Willis J. Gardner
Martin's Creek
Floyd Ackerman
George A. Raisley
Wilkes-Barre
Anna Bitz
Pen Argyl
Enrollments Rise as 3600 Teachers Attend Colleges
Summer session enrollments at teacher colleges show gains with 3600 teachers attending. Colleges listed include Bloomsburg 329, California 477, Clarion 193, East Stroudsburg 204, Edinboro 124, Indiana 511, Kutztown 233, Lock Haven 164, Mansfield 163, Millersville 303, Shippensburg 204, Slippery Rock 354, and West Chester 412, plus more boarding increases.
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Bloomsburg
California
Claron
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Lock Hawn
Mansfield
Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Stockertown Socials Show Busy Valley Ties
Mrs. Hannah Anislain and son Edward and Mrs. Ella Blackfort of Trenton N J visited cousin Mrs. Fred Happel and family. Miss Peggy Smith returned from Camp Tamarac after eight weeks. Dr. Theodore Doll finished cattle TB tests in Plainfield and Bushkill townships with few positives. Many locals and out‑of‑town guests enjoyed picnics at Edelman’s grove and visits to Atlantic City and nearby beaches.
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Hannah Anislain
Edward
Ella Blackfort
Trenton
N. J
Fred Happel
Peggy Smith
Camp Tamarac
J. H. Newhart
Saylorsburg
Theodore Doll
Plainfield
Bushkill
Frederick Jr. Willis
Vernon
Sterline Fuls
Roland Peters
Sterlin
Rissmiller
Cape May
Gertrude Fritzinger
Philadelphia
C. E. Sandt
Elliot
Maine
Nel! Spinney
E Sandt
Kathryn Lehrer
J. Reber Termilliger
Marion
Madge
Bloomsburg
J. H New
June Pottshiladelphia
Thomas Plottin
Warrenon
Emory Trene
Frances Smith
Lewis Ackerman
Willia Ackerman
Elwood
Frederick
Week End Baseball Scores and Standings Update
Weekend baseball results show Limeport sweeping Easton and Bethlehem losses to Nazareth. Standings list Limeport leading with 12 wins, 3 losses, Nazareth at 7-4, Allentown at 8-7-? and Quakertown at 6-9. Upcoming games feature East Greenville at Easton, Nazareth at Limeport, and Bethlehem hosting Nazareth, among others.
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Limeport
Easton
East Greenville
Nazareth
Quakertown
Martin's Creek
Allentown
Bethlehem
W.W. L. Pet
Bath Haynes Hartzell wed in Bath church ceremony
Ernest F. Haynes and Pauline Ruth Hartzell married at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church Bath in a ring ceremony. Bridesmaid Margaret Kunkel. best man Ralston J. Bartholomew. Bride, a Bell Telephone exchange girl. groom, a clerk at Rohn's General Store. Honeymoon at Paradise Falls. couple to live in Bath with furnishings from Harry Weaver.
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Bell Telephone Company
Bath
Rohn
Paradise Falls
Harry Weaver
East Main Street
Lehigh & New England Yardmaster Takes Vacation in Poconos
Co. J. Hahn, yardmaster at Tadmor Yards, Lehigh & New England R R, is on vacation this week with part of the time spent with his family in the Poconos. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bartholomew visited Saturday at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wagner.
Local Socials Highlight Sherer Visit and Baptism
Shoenersville notes a call by Mr and Mrs Fred Cutlip on George E Sherer and wife. Annette infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Marshang was baptized at the Church of the Sacred Heart by Rev F A Burkhardt with sponsors Fred Manning Miss Himler Earl T Diefenderfer and son from Easton amid friends gathered Sunday.
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Shoenersville
Fred Cutlip
George E. Sherer
Annette
Martin Marshang
Church of the Sacred Heart
F. A Burkhardt
Fred Manning
Miss Himler
Nazareth
Earl T. Diefenderfer
Easton
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Kert
Nazareth Item Pub. CO
Northamton County
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Weststeh Street
New York City
Pennsylvania
Congress
Ist
Germany
ST. Corner
Mrs
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Betty Pusher
Forks Township
Milton Hendershot
Norman Rice
Willams Township
Luther . Houck
William Tinney
Billy and
Shirley
Margaret Ellis
Glynn Davis
Willis Rader
Reuben Klotz
Frank Howick
Betty Vaughn
Great Bend
Alvin Bonser
Helen Sandt Lehr
Frederick Martin
Peter Mead
Town
Henry's Dam
Joseph Cameron
South Side
Henry Wood
J H. Newhart
Bree Newhart
Clge Schafer
Fred Siebler
Robert
William Siebler
Atelantic City
East Penn League
Northampton County League
Trump
Chestnut Hill
Richmond
Wind Gap
West Bangor
Stockertown
Petersville
Hill
V. L. Pet
Metrodison
Dixie
Standard
Baker Chemal
Kraemers
Thurs Kraemers
Baker Chemical
Baker Chem Field
Pri Kraemers
Chipmans Heil Park
Jonas A. Everly
Northampton St
Easton, Pa
Reo Royale
Reo Flying Cloud
Reo
Telephone
North Third Street
Aaron
Lis
Aaron Furniture Co., Inc
Northampton Street
Armory
Orange Tavern
South Second Street
Dial
Joe Sam
Rotondo Electrical
Triangle Cleaners
Ee Vacuum Cleaner
Walnut Street
Baston
Biel
Churchman Business College
South Fourth Street
Ren Easton
S. Koji
Easton, Va
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