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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1927

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Renault and Compas Meet Death In Auto Accident Near Belvidere

Two men, Boerstier and Stein, died after a collision near Belvidere New Jersey when a car driven by Fred Math pertville failed to swerve away from oncoming traffic. Boerstier 38 unmarried Nasareth Pa. and Stein of Nazareth were killed. Coroner certified accidental death. Boerstler survived by parents and siblings and was a Moravian church member and active in local organizations. Funeral held at Nazareth home with burial at St John’s Union Cemetery.

Bridgemidere N. J Clarke EB Boerstier Harvey Stein Ofton Fred Mathpertville Mathews Boerstler Wilson Boerstler Prospect Street Nasareth Jones Jacksonville Charles College Hill Easton Wilson Jr William Derringer Philadelphia Howard Kessler Nazareth

Belfast crash leaves woman in critical condition

Hotsko of Fullerton and Roy Koch were riding in a sedan near Belfast when the car of Le Wood of South Fulton collided with them on State Highway near Belfast. The injured woman was taken to Geart hospital in Allentown with head injuries and internal injuries. Wood testified he tried to pass another car but could not return to line in time. Wood was released on $1000 bail after a preliminary hearing.

Hotsko Fullerton Roy Kochow Egypt le Wood South Fulton Mlentown Belfast Geart Hospital Allen Flenosh Tooey Descayage Bethlehem Barracks Allentown Wood Paul Kempsmith Bethlehem Kochenosh

Nazareth Fair and Day At Broad Street Theatre

Nazareth Fair week events at Broad Street Theatre celebrate local industries with employee nights and free wives. Feature films include The Last, The Her Feet, Old Kentucky racing tale, and Tenements. Companies like Phoenix Cement, Nazareth Silk Mill, and Hecktown Silk participate with plans for varied entertainment.

Nazareth Pennsylvania Garry Cooper Kraemer Hostery Paramount Pick Phoenix Cement Hercules Cement Old Kentucky Viola Dana Bag Co Nazareth Co Nazareth Famine Co Paradise

Picnic at Park Hosts Harvey Wolfe and Family

Mrs. Harvey Wolfe and Mr Wolfe with Mr and Mrs y Park attended a Sunday fly outing at the park. The event drew a small gathering for a relaxed afternoon outdoors.

Harvey Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Mre

Werner Family Reunion Foresaw at Wind Gap Park

The Werner family holds its third annual reunion on Saturday afternoon August 27 at Wind Gap Park. A fine program is planned with reports from officers and amusements including contests and races. Prizes will be awarded to the oldest and youngest members. officers are Harry Young president and H L Roth secretary treasurer. All members are invited.

Werner Wind Gap Park Harry Young Bangor H. L. Roth Nazareth

Getz Family Reunion Appoints New Officers At Weir Lake

Fourth annual Getz family reunion at Weir Lake Gilberts awarded prizes for oldest man Conrad Getz 77 oldest woman Lucynda Clenine 85 youngest boy Thomas G Pan coast youngest girl Catherine Jackson largest family six children Mr and Mrs Francis Larah table spread farthest distance Mr and Mrs Conrad Getz Phillipsburg Kansas woolen bed spread Officers elected for next year President Oscar S Brong vice presidents William Getz Calvin Hess secretary William Kunsman treasurer A Hassled historians Rev William H Brong Freeman Fra ble and Robert Getz Rev Brong spoke on family history and presented an illustrated family tree.

Getz Weir Lake Gilberts Conrad Getz Lucinda Clenine Thomas G. Pancoast Catherine Jackson Francis Larah Phillipsburg Kansas Oscar S. Brong William Getz Calvin Hess William Kunsman 3. A. Hassled William H. Brong Freeman Frable Robert Getz W. H. Brong

Lecture at Washington Park Nazareth by Rev John A Tabor

At Washington Park Nazareth on Friday evening August 26 at 8 30 o clock a lecture by Rev John A Tabor of Dallas Texas will be held. Everybody welcome.

Washington Park Nazareth John A. Tabor Dallas Texas

Vacation Bible School notes praise Pen Argyl event and Belfast closing

County Sabbath School notes celebrate the Pen Argyl community vacation Bible school directed by Miss Hazel Grove and a Belfast program led by Miss Naomi L Brong. The reports highlight closing exercises at Grace Lutheran Belfast and an administrative conference at Grace Evangelical Williams township with sessions for superintendents and secretaries, a fellowship supper, and the Walnutport District convention upcoming. Earl Bury Kraemer and Robert Ede took a weekend trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Pen Argyl Hazel Grove Belfast Naomi L. Brong Wind Gap Grace Lutheran Easton South Side Grace Evangelical Church Williams Township Walter Boyer China Paul Hopper J. Byron Waltman Walnutport Salem Evangelical Church Danielsville

Letter from Guy Laudig aboard steamship SumanCo

The 1927 NH S member Guy Laudig writes from Wilmington California about sailing from New York on July 8 with stops in Houston Mobile New Orleans Wilmington Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Aberdeen and expected arrival in Engelwood British Columbia in early September He reports shark and whale sightings high coastal mountains rough seas and a seven day storm with a leaking roof as the ship passed the Panama Canal.

Guy Laudig New York Sumanco Panama Canal Pacific Coast Houston Texas Mobile Ala New Orleans Wilmington Cal Los Angles San Francisco Seattle Wash Aberdeen Engelwood British Columbia Los Angeles Panama Canal

Nazareth Youth Injured In Auto Skid On Green Street

Sears Peters son of Mr and Mrs N G Peters of North Main street Nazareth sustained bruises when his Ford skidded on Green street Monday evening. A known steering gear defect and a rut caused the car to veer across the street toward Charles Happel's porch. The vehicle was run despite parental orders against using it in its condition.

Sears Peters N. G. Peters North Main Street Nazareth Green Street Charles Happle Young Peters

Nazareth Bank Named Guardian for Meyers Children

Judge Wm. McKeen appointed Nazareth National Bank as guardian for Annie and Walter Meyers, minors, children of Mrs. Bertha Meyers, late of Forks township.

Wm. McKeen Nazareth National Bank Guardian Annie Walter Meyers Bertha Meyers Forks Township

Democratic County Meeting At Nazareth Fair Grounds

Northampton county residents attended the Democratic county meeting at Nazareth fair grounds to revive the annual gathering for party politics. Speakers included Edward S. Edwards and Russell C. Mauch, with numerous local officials and candidates introduced to voters.

Fair Grounds Northampton County Nazareth Fair Ground Parke H. Davis Edward S. Edwards New Jersey Russell C. Mauch Hellertown William M. McKeen Everettt Kent James M. Yeakle Bethlehem W. M. Herberger Easton Lynn Perry Anna Roesch Edwards Pennsylvania American Congress

Local girl Helen Bardill weds Morrison Booth at Nazareth Moravian

Miss Helen S Bardill daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Bardill became the bride of Morrison Booth of Philadelphia at 11 am Saturday in Nazareth Moravian church. Rev Paul Meinert officiated. The ceremony featured music by Carrie Walker and Hilda Hagenbuch. The couple will reside at 6923 Ogents Avenue Oak Lane Philadelphia after September 15.

Nazareth Moravian Church Helen S. Bardill John F. Bardill Morrison Booth Philadelphia Paul 8. Meinert Carrie Walker Hilda Hagenbuch Lohengrin Columbia Marjorie Morris Margaret Booth Missea Mae Cassler Julia Crawford Ella Kreidler Maude Menhennitt Georgette George T. Morris Main Street Nazareth Derhammer Euston Lake George Thousand Islands Montreal Ogents Avenue Oak Lane Booth

Penn-Dixie Cement Plant Six Sees July Without Accidents

Penn-Dixie Cement Corporation plant six completed July without a lost time accident, after recovering its safety flag by meeting a goal set by the Portland Cement Association. The month long safety drive educates workers on precautions to reduce mishaps and promote careful operation across the plant.

Pennsylvania-Dixie Cement Corporation Portland Cement Association Charles Roth

Nazareth Public Schools Reopen September 4

Nazareth Public Schools plan a reopening on Tuesday September 6 with beginner registrations at the high school office on August 29 30 and 31 from 2 to 5 pm. Children must be six by January 1 1928 and fully vaccinated with certificates shown at registration. No beginners register on opening day. Also noted Misses Lillian Michael and Caroline Wunderly are spending the week at Wildwood New Jersey.

Nazareth Public Lillian Michael Caroline Wunderly Wildwood, N. J

Nazareth Fair Expected to Draw Thousands Next Week

Preparations near completion for the Northanton County Fair as crowds anticipate the largest attendance. Grandstand attractions will feature The Howards, The Four Hartinis, and Florens outfit with thrilling stunts and wild west acts. Auto polo demonstrations and fast races are planned, with frequent horse events and drivers keeping the crowd engaged.

Northampton County Howards Hartinis Florens Autopoloers

Silver Cups to be Awarded at Fair by Farm Bureau

The Northampton County Farm Bureau offers three silver cups at Nazareth Fair from August 30 to September 3. Awards go to the best potatoes by a Northampton resident, best young poultry, and best display of six quarts of canned fruit and six of vegetables. Exhibits emphasize home canning and preservation, with judging arranged by a state home economics representative.

Farm Bureau Nazareth Northampton County Farm Bureau Northampton County Farm Buréau Northampton Erickson State Gels Lege Department of Home Ecosomies

Livestock Judging Contest Enrollments Rise at Nazareth Fair

Thirty youths aged 10 to 18 have enrolled for the livestock judging contest to be held at Nazareth Fair on Wednesday morning August 31 at 10 o clock. Coleman, the county agent, directs entries and free admission for enrollees. J A Ruef of Pennsylvania State College assists, explaining judging points. Cash prizes totaling 15 dollars are offered by Northampton County Bankers Association, with ribbons for winners. A county team for Young Farmers Week at Penn State next June will be chosen from top scorers.

James N. Doran Pennsylvania Congress Anti-Saloon League Edwards Ware Senate Webster Calhoun Clay Mauch Ous Davis Orphans’ Court Northampton County Nazareth Fair Coleman Caleman J. A. Ruef Pennsylvania State College Northampton County Bankers Association Young Farmers

Hahn Family Reunion at Nazareth Fair Grounds

The eleventh Hahn family reunion drew about 600 to Nazareth fair grounds Saturday afternoon. Officers were elected including President Rudy Hahn and treasurer Fred Hahn. The oldest member was 87, and the youngest attendee was six weeks old Evelyn Mae, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Hahn.

Hahn Nazareth Fair Grounds Stanley Fehr W. G. Bauer Charles Hahn Estella Fehr Lucy Hahn G. Whitfield Trein Eugene Trein Thomas Frederick Evelyn Mae

Nazareth County P O S A Picnic Highlights

About five hundred attended the Nazareth picnic hosted by the County P O S A. The executive committee ran the event with athletic contests music and an address by National Secretary Herman A Miller of Easton. Supper followed at 6 pm Christine Music House Bangor supplied the music. Winners included Robert Uhler Katie Tobin Howard Uhler Lloyd James Dorothy Fox and George Vandegrift with phase awards for all events.

Nazareth Fair Ground Herman A. Miller Easton Christine Music House Bangor Robert Uhler Katie Tobin Howard Uhler Lloyd James Dorothy Fox George Vandegrift

Fine building lots offered by Nazareth Hall trustees

Nazareth Hall Military Academy trustees divide fifteen acres along North street and Moorestown road into building lots and appoint Albert O. Sturgis & Son as agents. The tract is well located near town center, with blueprints available for viewing at the office on South Main street.

Nazareth Hall Military Academy North Street Moorestown Road Albert O. Sturgis

Mahe Couple Lead Attendee List at Barberton Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Mahe head a modest reunion guest list as A. Knecht of Barberton Ohio travels the greatest distance to attend, highlighting the event's local ties and distant interest.

Marcus Mahe A. Knecht Barberton, O

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