Local families hold annual reunions in Northampton County
About two hundred Hahn and Kessler clan members gathered at Plainfield Church grove and Breidinger Grove for 1939 reunions. Officers were elected for both families with Wilmer Albert reappointed president of the Hahn group and a slate of vice presidents and secretaries named. Highlights included youngest member Betty Jane Huber and oldest participants Miss Sally Ann Kessler and Milton Kessler, with awards for longest married couple and greatest distance traveled. Next Hahn reunion set for August 1940 at Breidinger Grove. program featured plays by Hahn members, musical performances, and a closing hymn Blest Be the Tie That Binds.
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Zara Kessler
East Bangor
Charles Hildenbrand
Bangor R. D
Walter Keasler
Easton R. D
Earl Heyer
Town
Mamie Engler
Nazareth R. D
Emma Sours
Walter Kessler
Owen Lerch
Raymond V. Kessler
Bangor
Andrew Keasler
Allentown
Breidinger Grove
Hahn
Plainfield
Church Grove
Wilmer Albert
Wind Gap
Easton
Irwin Hahn
Pen Argyl
George P. Hahn
Charles Graver
R. D
Aaron Hahn
Nasareth
Clarence Albert
Floyd Ackerman
Fred Hahn
Florence Hahn
George W. Hahn
Anna Bits
Clinton Hahn
Nazareth
Shoeneraville Church Grove
George W. Johnson
Wasareth R. D
Asher J. Jacoby
George M. Sowers
Lloyd C. Minnich
Frank J. Johnson
Edith ©. Buss
Marjorie Werkheiser
Pen Argyl reunion set for Weona Park August
Lakey of Pen Argyl chairs entertainment for the 1940 reunion to be held at Weona Park on Saturday. Three members died this year Mrs Amelia Ann Morris Mrs Mary Herd and Charles Lakey of Pen Argyl. One birth reported. Prizes went to Gilmore Mrs Anne Piper and W of Pen Argyl. Births deaths and gifts noted among local families.
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Lakey
Pen Argyl
William Kolb
Belfast
Weona Park
Amelia Ann Morris
Marry Herd
Charles Lakey
John Lakey
Fen Missies
Chapman Quarries
Gilmore
Anne Piper
Lyn Merdi
Frank Graver
Emerson Rundle
John Rundle
Walter Rundle
Edelmans
Hess Family 33rd Reunion Notable for Elder John Heas
John Heas, 77, of Easton, attended the Hess Family 33rd reunion at Central Park near Bethlehem on a Sunday, highlighting the gathering as the oldest attendee while Mrs. Harry H. also participated.
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John &. Heas
Easton
Hess
Central Park
Bethlehem
Harry H
Radio’s tense crisis draws ears to quick global reach
The article notes radio’s impact as listeners focus on coverage of a foreign crisis. It highlights analyst George Hamilton Combere and remarks on the industry’s response and chatter.
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George Hamilton Combere
Chester Debuts Radio Shot On Bing Crosby Show
The report notes Chester will perform on Bing Crosby's program late next month, with mentions of Syd Kaan, Barnet, and MGM's Broadway Melody stars Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell. The piece hints at network shows and a forthcoming program resuming in October, with various industry names and a biscuit company noted in passing.
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Chester
Bing Crosby
Barnet
MGM
Fred Jaire
Eleanor Powell
Bera
CBS
East
Biscuit Company
Drought Seed Program Opens Across 45 Counties
The county agricultural office offers seed for drought relief to farmers in 45 counties. Qualified farmers may receive alsike or timothy seed to reseed damaged spring crops, with seed limited to half the maximum soil building allotment. Oregon notice dated 10 1999.
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Oregon
Agia Adjustment
Reichard Family Leaders Name 1940 Reunion Plans
Reichard of Allentown led speakers as the 1940 reunion schedule emerged. The Coles and Haags announced gatherings at Bushkill Park and West End Park Gilbert with prizes, music, sports, and a 50 member all girl band effort. Officers include Hess family members and Emma stocks.
Brong Family Association elected new leaders at Gilberts reunion
Brong Monroe Brong of Brodheadsville was elected president of the Brong Family Association at the annual reunion held Sunday at the West End Fair Grounds in Gil bert. Over 150 clan members from Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Luzerne and Lackawanna counties attended. Rev. W. H Brong of Pen Argyl gave the keynote, recounting family lore. Officers elected include Oscar Brong town first vice president, Charles R Brong Allentown second vice president, W. A. Brong White Haven third vice president, Mrs. Robert Nolf town treasurer, and Mrs. Harold Young West Pittston secretary. Jacob Nolf sounded taps. The gathering honored oldest attendee Mrs. Catherine Krome and youngest Nancy Metagar. The Abel twins Lester and Lesle Abel of Pen Argyl and Nagareth were elected president and vice president of the Abel group.
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Gilbert
Monroe County
Clai
Earl Held
Easton
Northampton County
Clarence A. Hawk
Northampton
Association
William Fr. Hant
Saylorsburg
Russell Bossard
Danielsville
Leon A. Stemler
Palmerton
Oscar Brong
Town
Charles R. Brong
Allentown
W. A. Brong
White Haven
Robert Nolf
Harold Young
West Pittston
Charles Brong
Betty Werkheiser
Dorothy Swavely
Reuben Heller
Robert Unangst
Calvin Lawfer
Philadelphia
Jacob Nolf
Catherine Krome
Nancy Metagar
Stroudsburg
R. J
New Safe Tire Law Changes Passing Motorist Rules
The 500 foot clear view requirement for passing replaces 300 feet, increasing driver responsibility. Fines for parking near hydrants or on highways now range from 2 to 10 dollars, with hearings for minor motor vehicle violations streamlined. Arrests on Sunday allow bail within ten days, and motorists must be informed of alleged offenses. PMF and AAA clubs offer guidance. copies available from Pennsylvania Motor Federation in Harrisburg.
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PMF
AAA
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Harrisburg
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