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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

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Christmas Services At Local Churches With Special Programs

Christmas programs described for St. Lutherans Sunday school and Moravian church candle service. Recitations songs and plays listed with participating children and leaders. Programmed under Hattie Hahn and Gladys Stroman with family names and roles.

St. Lutheran Sunday School Een Par Hattie Hahn Clarence Febner Verna Lichtenwalner Ender Santreas Bernard » Gong Louise Neuner Leola Virginia Sheffler Veronaer Lorraine Drake Evelyn Theresa Pushel Gladys R Elisabeth Becker Ther Doris Haldeman Kabler Thom Irene Wer Herbert George Edward Macy Charles Pushel Febner, Jr Robert Beck Carl Pry Frederick Reimer Wolfe Nevin Nicholas Ken Metsgar Gerald Jodd Robo Betty Allman The Vir- Wolfe Edward Williams Clay Vogal Donald Edelman Keller Betty Reed Claire Frantz Gold Millicent Gold Margrret Wolfe Arlene Stube Paul Leagesbach Josephine Edel- Williams Levere Gaston Tones Betty Neely Betty Beck Candle Services Agai Moravian Church

Evangelical S. S. Christmas Festival Set Monday Evening

Arrangements for a Christmas program by members of the Evangelical church on Monday evening December 23 at 7 30 include recitations exercises and a pageant The King's Tribute by older classes with an orchestra providing special music Everyone is invited and urged to bring friends.

Evangelical Church

Nazareth A C Lined Up For Big Banquet Tomorrow Night

Nazareth A C prepares for its annual banquet at the Lake House Saylorsburg tomorrow Friday night with toastmaster Attorney Stanley Fohr. Speakers include Pat Reilly Morris Fortuin Andy Leh and Charles Reilly. Dinner starts at 6 30 in the Lake House dining room. Nazareth fans are expected to attend in strong numbers.

Nazareth A. C Saylorsburg Lake House Stanley Fohr Pat Reilly Easton Morris Fortuin Penn Dixie Cement Corporation Andy Leh Nazarth High Charles Reilly

Monte Sumber of Commerce Elects Nominating Committee

The Chamber of Commerce met Monday in the social rooms of the U A. A nominating committee appointed by Vice President Elwood Unangat includes Mertz, Fred Martin, Rob Siegfried, William Bennett and William Henry. Nominations and elections are set for the second Friday in January.

Chamber of Commerce U .A Presidd Elwood Mertz Fred Martin Rob Siegfried William Bennett William Henry

Japanese Christmas Gift Sale at Alte store room

The D. W. club hosts a Christmas sale in Alte store room on Saturday evening December 21. Items sent from Japan by Miss Florence and proceeds go to Miss Buss for her work among the Japanese. Aimed at unusual affordable gifts to spread holiday cheer.

D. W. Club Alte Japan Florence Buss

Nazareh Castle Eagles Move to New Home

The Nazareh Castle No 376 of the Golden Eagle relishes a move to the Eagle Home in Centre Square. Members gathered Tuesday evening, transported paraphernalia, and the new hall awaits occupancy with plans for a next week ceremony.

Nazareh Castle Golden Eagle Eagle Centre Square Neasion

Sunday School Officers Meet in Fine Northampton Conference

The mid year Efficiency Conference of the Northampton County Sunday School was well attended at the YMCA. R A McCarvey of Williamsport state field worker spoke on Some Recent Developments using Standard B which totals 500 points for the ideal service. He noted few schools reach 500 and urged better record keeping and progress measurement.

Northampton County Sunday School Y.M.C.A. R McGarvey

Christmas Services in Reform Church

A Christmas program for all attendees will open the church season with carols readings and a sermon by Rev. W. H. Wotring during the regular service on Sunday December 22. A second program for Christmas night December 25 features participation by children and communal singing.

W. H. Wotring

Y M C A Secretaries Meet In Eas tern Pennsylvania Today

The Y M C A secretaries from eastern Pennsylvania gather at the local Y today at 10 o clock for a brief conference. Rev H C Snyder of St John’s Lutheran leads devotions, J Truett Maxwell of Harrisburg is the principal speaker, with about thirty secretaries attending. Luncheon is served at noon by the Ladies Auxiliary in the new dining hall.

Y.M.C.A Pennsylvania Philadelphia H.C. Snyder St. John's Lutheran Church J. Truett Maxwell U.M.C.A Harrisburg M.C.A Ladies’ Auxiliary Oye

Mrs Katherine Day Moved From County Home to Rebekah Home

Mrs Katherine Day of Easton, an inmate of the County Home, has been moved to the Rebekah Home in Philadelphia. She was admitted to the County Home on March 8, 1929.

Katherine Day Easton Rebekah Philadelphia

Man Caught Looting Cash Register at Nazareth Inn

Martin J. Gan, a town resident and mechanic, was caught attempting to drill open the Inn cash register at 2:30 Sunday morning. Clerk Arthur Schmeyer alerted Officer Charles Nicholas, who cornered him with the help of an alarm. Gan, photographed and fingerprinted, faced a hearing and was jailed on bail set at reported amounts between 1000 and 5000 dollars.

James Young Martin J. Gan Martin Nazareth Arthur Schmeyer Charles Nicholas Leonard Schweitzer Schmeyer Vigilance Firehouse Nicholas Otter Squire Fry le Wag Mauch Joseph Gilbert J. Gregory Squire James Fry Walved Stanley Fehr

Weiss Loses Decision To Kaplan In Manhattan Ring

Sam Weiss was outpointed on Tuesday evening at Allentown Manhattan arena by K C Kaplan of New York. Kaplan impressed with ring craft and scored a technical victory while Weiss showed grit and potential despite the loss. Weiss’s injury from prior bout with McHugh kept him from lasting a planned Christmas bout as he recovers.

Sam Weiss Manhattan Arena Allentown K. C. Kaplan New York Kaplan Weiss Sam Wells McHugh Eddie May

Lions Hear Fortuin On Industrial Safety and Community Measures

R B Fortuin of the Lehigh Valley Safety Council spoke at a Lions Club meeting on industrial safety. He traced the movement from 1915, noted declining accident rates, and urged stronger building codes playgrounds traffic control and fire police protection. He urged Lions to attend the next Safety Council meeting at Broad Street Theatre and reviewed local safety activity in Nazareth and the valley.

R. B. Fortuin Lehigh Valley Safety Council Lions Club Fortuin National Safety Council Lehigh Valley Nazareth Safety Council Safety First Fortuln Lions Ineal Safety Council Broad Street Theatre A. D. Thaeler Canada Pacific Panama Canal West Indies Elwood Cnangst William E Uerry Committee On Radio W. A. Tydeman Company Boston Lafayette H. C. Snyder St. John's Lutheran Church Shimer Frat Holstrum Co. F. Martin Martin Shimer Tate Lehigh Nazareth High Andy Leh

Window Broken by Stone Thrower

Officer Rissmiller responded to 40 Green Street around 10:30 PM after a large stone hurled through the front window. A man reportedly exited a passing car, stone struck chair and splintered wood, with fragments landing on the dining table. Rice, a Kraemer Hosiery knitter post strike, is not shown targeting the strike group.

Rissmiller Charles Rice Green Street Rice Mr. Rice Kraemer Hosiery

Cantata at Plainfield church this Sunday

Cantata The Coming of the First will be sung and dramatized at St Peter's Plainfield on December 22. Ira B. Wilson composed the music and Miss Lucy Hahn and others will sing, with Sunday school members dramatizing the roles. Unusual effects and solos enhance the program.

Plainfield St Peter’s Church Ira B. Wilson Contes Quartettes Ag Lucy Hahn Mitole Hahn Trene Miller Flosa Sidinger Roy Reimer Warren Heiney Emery Miller Thelma Broad Ruth Wagner Grace Brettlinger

Nazareth High honors football squad at banquet

Easton football writer Parke Davis was principal speaker at Nazareth High School’s annual banquet in the Y auditorium. Two captains were elected: Paul Bayda and Tony Bolas, after a wide attendance of students, alumni and friends.

Gridiron Bayda Bolas Parke Davis Easton Nazareth High Davis Andrew Leh Howard Shimer Paul Bayda Tony Bolas Shimer Florence Nicholas C. F. Martin Austin Tate Lehigh University George Holotrum Muhlenberg W. H. Sherwood

Final Diphtheria Toxin Clinic Held Across Nazareth Area

The last toxin anti-toxin administration clinics were held Tuesday at the Sloravian Church Fairview Hall Whitefield School and Holy Family Parochial School. Over 300 children were treated this year and near 1000 have received immunity from serious diphtheria attacks.

Sloravian Church Fairview Sell Whitefield School Holy Family Parochical School Nazareth

Allen man fined for illegal possession of venison

Donald Messersmith of Allen fowl appeared before Justice James Pig on Tuesday and paid a total $132 in fines for transporting and roving in possession of venison not properly tagged. He claimed the meat was given to him by an unknown hunter.

Donald Messersmith Allenfowl James 8 Justice of the Peace Messeramith

Youth Caught Sufaling at Anangst Department Store

An eleven-year-old boy from Kusyvin pike was caught stealing a harmonica at Anangst's Department Store. Officer Clarence Krissmiller brought him before Squire James Fry for a hearing. Squire Fry reprimanded the boy and placed him on probation.

Kusyvin Pike Anangst Clarence Krissmiller Squire James 3 Fry Rte Squire Fry Ning

Antarctic Ice Sheets Threaten World’s Seas

The article explains how Byrd’s polar expeditions spark renewed interest in Antarctica and how the status of the South Pole ice could determine global sea levels. It warns that thickening ice would lower oceans by storing moisture, while shrinking ice could raise sea levels and flood major cities across Holland Belgium Germany France Florida New York Boston and other low lands.

South Pole Byrd Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Polar Holland Belgium Germany France Florida New York Boston

Entertain at County Home by Northamton Blind Group

The second in a series organized by Miss Pearl Grant of the Northamton District for the State Association for the Blind, held at the County Home. Easton Lions Club supported the event with music and readings. 18 residents and guests enjoyed a varied program including songs, piano and organ solos, a humorous monologue, and talks on blind work.

Pearl Grant Northampton State Association For the Blind E County Easton Lions Club W. J. Darran Sing America Nelson Weingartner Lions Club Jean Weingartner Doria Weingartner

Birthday Party Honors King’s Daughters Members

The Silver Cross Circle King’s Daughters held a Tuesday birthday party at Miss Julia Crawford’s West Centre street home. About thirty members attended with games and refreshments. president Mrs A. By Frante surprised the group with a farewell to former president Mrs A. D. Thaeler, who had just returned from a West Indies trip with her husband, Dr Thaeler.

Silver Cross Circle King's Daughters Julia Crawford West Centre Street A. By Frante Mra A. D. Thaeler Mra. Thaeler West Indies

Local Scout Troop Attends Bangor Scout Meet

Boy Scouts of Veteran Troop No. 1 attended a Bangor Scouts meet Saturday led by Scoutmaster Bier Snyder. John Crowell, senior scoutmaster, moved about on crutches after months of recovery from a broken cap caused by a falling ladder from the Metropolitan Edison plant.

Boy Scouts of Veteran Bangor Bier Snyder John Crowell

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