Santa to Meet Over 2000 Children Tomorrow Night
Merchants Association announces Santa Claus will meet more than 2,000 children eight years old and younger tomorrow at 7 30 PM in Belvidere Street area. Children will walk past Santa to receive gift packages while police rope off the area for orderly viewing. If weather turns bad, event moves to Monday night December 18 at same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
Santa Claus
Ni Tnn
Saerchanta Association
Belvidere St
Santa
Fanta
Th Choral Society
B Schneebdell
Mrs. Kqtz Undergoes Operation in North New 1
Mrs. William H. Kqtz of North New 1 was taken to Allentown Hospital last Wednesday for an operation. She had been indisposed at intervals for some time and underwent the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kqtz
North New #1
Allentown Hospital
4-H Lamb and Calf Clubs Hold Round-up Near Hecktown
The Northampton County 4-H Lamb Club and baby beef club held a round-up Tuesday at Frank G. Fogel’s farm near Hecktown Lower Nazareth Township. Twenty four lamb pens and eighteen calf pens were judged to select county representatives for the State Farm Show with judge P. C. Mackenzie. Members include Alton Dickinson Ruth Dickinson Elwood Buss Verna Buss Florence Buss Robert Buss James Gradwohl Walter Gradwohl Arthur Handwerk Franklin Reichard George Way Meryl Reiss Lela Buss Harold Berger Dorothy Reichard Rachel Reichard Dean Reiss Norman Werkheiser John Borger Jr Warren Schwartz Warren Hower Elwood Borger George Michael. Calves, all Angus, averaged 480 pounds and four calves were chosen for Northampton County’s State Farm Show quota. Club members listed: Elwood Buss Lela Buss Paul Fogel Pauline Fogel Isa Eisenhart David Eisenhart Paul Hower Warren Hower Franklin Getz Robert Krall Ethel Moser Francis Moser Melvin Moyer Dean Reiss Meryl Reiss William Bchlegel Howard Wohlbach Branley Wohlbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton County
Baby Beef Club
Frank G. Fogel
Hecktown
Nasareth
B. L. Coleman
W. B. Ball
P. C. Mackenzie
Pennsylvania State College
Harrisburg
Lamb Club
Alton Dickinson
Ruth Dickinson
Elwood Buss
Verna Buss
Florence Buss
Robert Buss
James Gradwohl
Walter Gradwohl
Arthur Handwerk
Franklin Reichard
George Way
Meryl Reiss
Lela Buss
Harold Berger
Dorothy Reichard
Rachel Reichard
Dean Reiss
Norman Werkheiser
John Borger Jr
Warren Schwartz
Warren Hower
Elwood Borger
George Michael
Robert Krall
Ethel Moser
Francis Moser
Melvin Moyer
William Bchlegel
Howard Wohlbach
Branley Wohlbach
Catholic Scouts Christmas Party Planned at Holy Family
Members of Troops 8 and 9 and Catholic Girl Scouts plan a Christmas party tonight in Holy Family Church social rooms. Committees include refreshment led by Zeiner Todaro Hutnick Cortazzo and Brown, entertainment by Reichel Hofer and Deutsh. The Boy Scouts were invited and a day camp reunion and Winter carnival are set for December 27 at Black Rock Grove. The group reports a net of 21.69 from last week’s local M.C.A. event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Family Catholic Church
Margaret Zeiner
Mary Todaro
Mary Hutnick
Rose Cortazzo
Anna Brown
Margaret Reichel
Florence Hofer
Agnes Deutsch
M. Deutsch
Emma Yukna
Black Rock Grove
Zena Ferraro
Bagnar
M.C.A
Democratic Club Nominates Officers for January Install
Members of the Women’s Democratic Club nominated officers at December meeting on Belvidere Street. Elected by a past president to be installed in January are President Hannah Bonstein, vice president Carrie Boerstler, recording secretary Ethel Barie, corresponding secretary Alice Mostenbader, treasurer Mabel Fetheroff, and directors Elizabeth Kern Jennie Wambold Emma Dech Mabel Edelman Mary Eilenberger. A birthday ball was planned for January with a social for outgoing and incoming officers on January 9 hosted by Mary Eillenberger and Mabel Edelman. Refreshments were served by Emma Dech Hannah Bonstein and Ellen Schoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Democratic Club
Belvidere St
Hannah Bonstein
Carrie Boerstler
Ethel Barie
Alice Mostenbader
Mabel Fetheroff
Elizabeth Kern
Jennie Wambold
Emma Dech
Mabel Edelman
Mary Eilenberger
Mary Eillenberger
Ellen Schoch
Nazareth School Board files WPA project applications
The Nazareth School Board met with full attendance. It authorized filing with the Works Progress Administration for several school property projects including roofing at Whitefield Building and grading, planted landscapes at North Broad Street and High School grounds, exterior brick painting, slate roof replacement at Fairview Building, and an athletic field storage building with estimated materials cost 37761 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Whitefield
North Broad Street
Fairview
Liberty St
High School Alumni Association
Marcks
Pursell and Co
1940 Election Calendar Announced in Harrisburg
The State Bureau of Elections released the 1940 election calendar. Key dates include February 3 for petition circulation, February 22 for moving between districts, March 4 for filing nomination papers, March 9 for withdrawing petitions, and the final day to file objections to petitions.
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Harrisburg
State Bureau of Elections
Letter urging support for Dies Committee and un American activities purge
Citizens of Nazareth press Congressman Francis E Walter to back the Dies Committee and the elimination of un American activities through the U A C. The call urges immediate action from individuals organizations and business leaders directing letters to Hon Francis E Walter in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis EB. Walter
Dies
U. A
U. & Map
Walter
Nazareth Woman's Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
Nazareth Woman's Club members and the Nazareth High School community shared their December meeting with a Christmas party. The event featured a Dickens tale adaptation by club drama groups and Nazareth PTA members, with a long list of performers and a decorated high school setting.
Bath Purchases Ice Delivery Business From Kienzle
Arnold Bath of Bank Street buys the ice delivery business from Homer Kienzle. Bath, son of Mr and Mrs Horace Bath, has been employed by Kienzle and is an active worker.
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Arnold Bath
Horace Bath
Bank Street
Homer Kienzle
Bath
Kienzle
See Yourself In The Movies Sponsored By Lions Club Big Success
The Lions Club sponsored a Nazareth area film shown at Broad Street Theatre with four shows drawing large crowds. About 2400 attended, featuring seven reels of Nazareth life including schools churches industry and landmarks, and the club announced ownership of the film for future showings.
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Lions Club
Big
Broad Street
Nazareth
Indian Cemetery
Whitefield House
Nazareth Hall
Borough Park
Bi Centennia l Committee Hears Reports At YM Y
The Bi Centennial Committee met Monday at the Y M C A with president A G Kern presiding. Warren Breinig reported on the History Committee work and a new publication and noted illness of Rev G M Shults may shift tasks. The Ways and Means Committee emphasized continuing the subscription drive to meet goals and timelines. A $1500 contract was approved with The Jonas B Rogers Producing Company to produce the pageant, with no guarantee to John Rogers Company, and a large tent contract for Borough Park was authorized for a two week run. The next meeting is set for Monday at the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ym.oa
A. G. Kern
J. B. Fulmer
R. K Stout
J. Allen Schaeffer
Warren Breinig
J. A. Petherolf
George Sundberg
R. B. A. William Kortz
R. H. Michael
Pat Meyers
W. P. Mertz
Theta
G. M. Shults
Seem
J. H. Palmer
Ways and Means
Jona B. Rogers
John Rogers Company
Program Committee
R. B
Borough Park
C.A
Nazareth Scholastics Celebrate First League Title
The Nazareth Scholastics, winners of the Lehigh Valley Independent Football league crown, will host a public banquet at the Nazareth YMCA on Wednesday night December 20. About 200 guests will attend as league trophies are awarded, including a large cup for the championship and a smaller cup for tying for first in the regular season.
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Nazareth Scholastics
Nazareth Y.M.C.A
Nazareth
Roseto
Easton Triangles
Nazareth to Host Court of Honor for Scouts
The Nazareth Nazareth M C A hosts a Delaware Valley Area Council Court of Honor Friday night at 8. Scouts from across the region will attend to receive earned awards. At least two boys are expected to be awarded the Eagle rank. The event marks the first Nazareth Eagle Court in about ten years and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Delaware Valley Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
No clues in apartment robbery at Messinger Building
Police released no new information on the robbery of three apartments in the Messinger Building last Thursday morning. About 125 dollars in cash and 220 dollars in jewelry were taken, with entries via pried locks and no forced doors. Names of residents included Miss Matty Woodring and Mr. and Mrs. William Albert and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Strunk.
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Messinger
Matty Woodring
William Albert
Arthur Strunk
Nazareth Band Elects New Board Members
The Nazareth Band reorganizes with the re-election of Herbert M. Beil as president and Wilson Boerstler as vice president. Earl Audenried is secretary and John Deichman treasurer. Other board members include Lester Beil Harry Olsen and Carl H. Seyfried.
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Nazareth Band
Herbert M. Beil
Wilson Boerstler
Earl Audenried
John Deichman
Lester Beil
Harry Olsen
Carl H. Seyfried
Local Post Office Hours and Money Orders Noted
The notice lists Saturday December 16 and Saturday December 2 as open from 6 30 A M to 6 00 P M with money orders available 6 A M to 5 P M Carrier service operates morning and afternoon with office hours 6 30 A M to 6 00 P M Money orders from 6 A M to 5 P M guidance for postal operations appears in a repeated line.
Junior Auxiliary Hears Director On Camp Plans
The Junior Auxiliary of American Legion Post 415 held its December meeting at the Legion Home. Guest speaker Mrs. Allan Fritz of Bangor Eastern Director discussed making meetings enjoyable and outlined the Girls Keystone Camp at Gettysburg to start next year. Refreshments and a gifts swap followed with members and guests attending.
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Harold V. Knecht
American Legion
Legion
Allan Fritz
Bangor
Keystone
Gettysburg
Marion Koehler
Jean Kern
Althea Mabus
Verna Trapp
Frances Brody
Jean Walters
Maryana Walker
Eva Haupt
Claire Keen
Jane Dever
Dale Dever
Betty Reese
Doris Williams
Fay Davidson
Lorraine Fritz
Rose Groller
Joanne Kern
Anna Cabboli
Millicent Metz
Gladys Werkheiser
Pauline Karch
Vincenza Ferraro
Dorothea Heckman
Shirley Stark
Dorothy Follweiler
Mae Rodgers
Booster Meeting Highlights American History Talk
Members of Captain Owen Rice Camp No. 20 the Ladies Auxiliary and Reserves held a booster meeting at KGB Hall with about 50 attendees. State commander Maynard Huber presided and introduced J. Allen Schaeffer who spoke on American History Up from the Civil War. Other speakers included William Stoneback Mrs William Stoneback Efie Williamson Arthur Nolf and Mrs Maynard Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Rice
Ladies’ Auxiliary
KGB
State Department
Maynard Huber
Nazareth
J. Allen Schaeffer
Nazareth Borough
William Stoneback
Easton
William B8tone
Farmers Meet at Tatamy Today
Farm members and their wives renew acquaintances and review Northampton County National Farm Loan Association activities at the annual stockholders meeting in Fireman's Hall Tatamy. Income and expense statements will be presented as directors are elected and other business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton County National Farm Loan Association
Tatamy
Bartley P. Deats
Deats
Production Credit Association
Norman E. Garber
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Land Bank
P T A Meeting Tonight with Christmas Play
The P T A and Woman's Club present a December meeting tonight December 14 at 7 45 in the High School Auditorium. A Christmas Carol play directed by Mrs Paul Davisson is featured with musical selections by the High School Brass Choir under Marvin Reitz and guest soloist Howard Reichard of the Handel and Hayden Society. Attendees are asked to bring a ten cent gift for the party. Refreshments chaired by Mrs Preston Flory and Mrs Luther Batt.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Woman's Club
P.ta
Paul Davisson
Brass
Marvin Reitz
Howard Reichard
Handel and Hayden Society
Allentown
Preston Flory
Luther Batt
Wayside Gatherers Hold Xmas Party
The Wayside Gatherers held their annual Christmas party Monday evening December 11 at the home of Miss Agnes Etechman. The social committee served refreshments and gifts were exchanged amid a general social time. Attendees included Mrs. G Bahneen, Mrs. Mary Voigt, Mrs. Robi Mugford, Miss Mae Reese, Mrs. R Schweiteer, Mrs. C Werkheiser, Mrs. George Hahn, Mrs. M Marx, Miss Ella Prack, Miss Cora Seyfried, Miss Agnes Brachman, Miss E Bahneen, Mrs. B Zeller, Mrs. L Scott and Mrs. G Suter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Etechman
G. Bahneen
Mary Voigt
Robi. Mugford
Mae Reese
R. Schweiteer
C. Werkheiser
George Hahn
M. Marx
Ella Prack
Cora Seyfried
Agnes Brachman
E. Bahneen
8. Zeller
L. Scott
G. Suter
Rotary Talk Stresses Conserving Heritage by Assemblyman Hoffman
Bangor Assemblyman John Hoffman spoke at Nazareth Rotary on Conserving Our Heritage. He urged conserving consciousness, American home sanctity, independence, democracy, and national virtues while promoting rededication, noting his second term in the Pennsylvania House. Guests included Newton Haas, Gross, Harry Ham man, Claude Fogelman. a Christmas party for local boys was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoffman
Bangor
Nazareth
U.mlc.a. Diring
Ed Cassler
Rotary
U. S
Hoffman
Pennsyla
James
Newton Haas
Gross
Easton
Harryman
Claude C. Fogelman
Ofampton
Local man injured in collision with coal truck
John Engler, 3, of Mast Street town, suffered fractures when his car collided with the coal truck at 1 p m at the intersection of North Streets Palmerton. The driver of the coal truck, Simon Pred, of Union, Wis, 2 is unhurt.
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John Engler
Mast St
Town
North Sts
Palmerton
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Democratic Club
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Fla
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Chool Board
WPA
Nazareth School Board
W. M. Bennett
Nazareth Woman's Club
Nazareth High School
Charles Dickens
Nazareth Parent-Teacher's Association
Marguerite Altemose
A. William Day
Jack Reichenbach
Franklyn Kostenbacher
John Allen
Albert Neel Sr
William Bilfies
Danny Dever
ICE
Nazareth Merchants Asso
Court OF Honor
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