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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
2
The piece reflects on the Three Kings bringing gifts to Jesus in Bethlehem and links that ancient scene to modern Christmas generosity. It extols giving as a child-centered, universal spirit, urging society to honor children by laying treasures at their feet, in the holiday reverence of Peace on Earth.
Census projections show the United States likely hits 130 million in May based on births and deaths. Immigration slows, birth rates fall, and by 1970 the population could reach 148 million before aging slows growth. The piece weighs how an aging populace might affect wisdom and society.
The piece reviews how transportation has driven human progress from boats and wheels to aviation. It traces the shift from sea travel to land roads and railways, then to air power, noting trade, conquest, and military uses while arguing that aircraft development mirrors ongoing civilization.
Nazareth Weston lost a 33 to 31 thriller to the Pburg Elks on Nazareth M C A floor. The Nazareth Weston squad led by seven before the final quarter surge by Jerseyites. Local teams prepare for Portland Appellos game as crowds grow. Jayvee results and YMCA teams featured with Stroudsburg matchups and Lehigh Northampton league standings detailed.
The Nazareth residents demand answers from Borough officers on using the Municipal Park Pool for skating this summer. The editor notes safety, expansion, and operating cost concerns for the Park Committee. If no solution is found, the Park Committee and Council may announce a public stance.
Obituaries list Owen Fry of Oxford New Jersey died of a heart attack aged 53 with survivors including daughter Mrs W Dill Plainfield and son George Owen Fry Long Island City. Funeral from his home then Forks Church with Rev H C Snyder. Also William Hoffman near Clearfield aged 73 years 5 months 26 days died of complications. Aggie Kappe widow of Joseph Happel died in Tatamy aged 74 with funeral at Tatamy and burial Forks Cemetery. survivors include daughter-in-law Maybelle and granddaughter.
Miss Mary A. Repsher and John P. Mondschein Jr. were married Saturday at 2 pm in St. John’s Ev Lutheran Church Moorestown with Rev. Harvey C. Snyder officiating. The groom works at the Lone Star cement plant. the bride recently worked in Easton and both will reside with her parents. A reception followed at Moorestown Hotel with friends and relatives.
Lone Star Cement celebrates the dedication of a modern reinforced concrete service building and an administrative office block for employees. The complex includes a sunlit lounge, shower rooms, first aid, laboratories, staff lockers, climate control, indirect lighting, and extensive landscaping with a new entrance road.
secretary Henry A. Wallace appears unfazed by rumors of a 27 000 word Crop Control Bill planned for debate in Congress as lawmakers prepare speeches. meanwhile food prices surge and department data show buyers receive less than half of each dollar spent on groceries.
The piece notes Christmas greens gathering began in October with rural and mountain trades storing stock for Yuletide use. It highlights home grown trees for fragrance and foliage lasting through the season and warns against long shipments shedding needles. It mentions ground pine laurel rhododendron and bitter sweet berries increasing in popularity.
An irregularity message promotes a kidney evacuant named Breen tablets made from juniper or buch leaves, claiming it drives out excess acids and wastes that irritate and wake you. Available locally at Maul Wo Heck man, druggist for undisturbed rest.
The passage notes holly native to Pennsylvania but not abundant enough for commercial use, with holly, mistletoe, and sweet bay sourced from the South. It lists other native decorations such as mountain ash, winter hawthorn, and red-berried hawthorn as common for Yuletide decor.
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