Community notes from Bethlehem area 47 years ago
A summary of local items includes Ida Beers leaving for Chicago to become a nurse at City Hospital, A B Schneebeli receiving a carved marble top desk from mill employees, Harry Townsend given a rocker chair, and regular Christmas gifts to mill staff. Drugist Crawford suffers a hairpipe ailment, Jacob A Heller contemplates buying a Bethlehem liquor store but halts plans, Horace Kingerer ill, M W Beil leaves Dr Laubach cough syrup agency for Allentown, Moravian Church elected Frank Kunkel as elder with re-elected trustees and auditor, Robert Britton’s grip attack, executor of John P Beisel selling Northampton County Agricultural Society stock to Alice Helfer, par value 10, and a note about 1602 having 53 Sundays.
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OHO
Harry Townsend
Crawford
Jacob A. Heller
South Main &I
Joseph Fenstermaker
Bethlehem
Horace Kingerer
M. W. Beil
Dr. Laubach
Allentown
Moravian Church
Frank Kunkel
Robert Haas
John H. Kreidler
G. A. Schneebeli
John Bardill
F. B. Abel
Robert Britton
John P. Beisel
Northampton County Agricultural Society
Alice Helfer
A. Grammer
Christmas gifts and local notices from Nazareth area
A district roundup notes teacher Frank Hahn receiving a decorated duck as a Christmas gift, Nasareth Castle getting a hand painted straw banner, and local residents including John Eckert, Bath's David Barrall, and Rev. Howard Gold with sermons and visits. It also covers the Nazareth Item newspaper launch, hotel purchases, school activities, and community celebrations among Bath Nazareth and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hahn
Nasareth Castle
K.G.E
John Reinheimer
Knights of the Golden Eagle
John Eckert
Portland
Nazareth
A. O. Sturgis
J. F. Beitel
Thomas Cope
Neutra
23 Years Ago Theater and Personal Notices From Wind Gap Area
Dr and Mrs J C Keller and family visited his father Jacob Keller in Allentown for his first birthday anniversary. Marcus L Davidson and Mary E Ang Jemeyer wed by Rev A Bene at Nagareth. Household goods of John Ken Gall from Virginia arrived and plans to move back due to cold. W D Werkheiser of Wind Gap confirmed as postmaster by Senate. Funeral of Mrs Joseph Nicholas drew 75 attendees who lunched at Ashland Hotel. Dr Phillips of Chapman Quarries received a 1916 auto license. Daniel Edward of Chapman Quarries, aged four, walked to...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Keller
Anonia
George Schwartz
Marie
Wind Gap
Keller
Jacob Keller
Allentown
Marcus L. Davidson
Moore Township
Mary E. Ang Jemeyer
Bushkill Centre
A. Bene
Nagareth
John Ken Gall
Virginia
R. F. Rabp
South Broad &I
Kendall
Senate
W. D. Werkheiser
Joseph Nicholas
Belfast
Ashland
George Hagenbuch
Dr. Phillips
Chapman Quarries
State Highway Department
Daniel Edward
Local residents visit in town and travels noted
Twelve years ago Mrs. Robert Bartholomew of Cop lay spent Tuesday in town. Ralph E Seger and son Richard were visitors in Philadelphia on Sunday. Miss Caroline Thaeler a Linden Hall Seminary student at Lititz spent holiday vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs A D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bartholomew
Cop ‘la
Ralph E. Seger
Richard
Philadelphia
Caroline Thaeler
Linden Hall Seminary
Lititz
Mrs. A. D
Die Buva Am Shtor General Store and Post Office
A fragmented reminiscence of a PA German hamlet gathering. Children, dolls, and toys fill a festive scene as a Santa image arrives and adults recall simple country life with candy, popcorn, and greeting songs. the scene ends with a glowing Christmas mood.
Rural visits noted in Allentown area
Rural residents including Kline and Loos couples visited Schramel and Dorner households. Fehnel couple spent Sunday evening with Emma Hess. Bendekovitz and Everhard families visited Mrs. Fishel, a patient at Allentown Hospital.
United Brethren Sunday School Christmas Festival Held
The Graver's School report notes the United Brethren Sunday School of Cross Roads held its Christmas festival on December 16. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Mitchell and Mrs Cress of Pen Argyl Mr and Mrs George Bittenbender of Chapman Quarries Thomas Mitchell and daughters Gladys Evelyn and son Robert of Allentown Arthur Mitchell of Allentown visited Mr and Mrs Harry Herd. Solomon Kalker of Africa was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Sunday School of
Local notes from Nazareth and vicinity
A string of town visits and movements across Nazareth area includes Mrs. Howard Kunkle of Passaic visiting Wednesday, Miss Anne Fraunfelder vacationing with her Fraunfelder parents, and several families hosting or relocating. A deer hunt yields two kills by Clayton Heckman and Donald, while Robert Henninger’s Bath touring car burned near Hecktown, destroying top, seats and blankets.
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Thaeler
Nasareth Hall Military Academy
Howard Kunkle
Passaic
N. J
Anne Fraunfelder
Ambler
J. A. Fraunfelder
Harold Buss
Nolf Apartments
Belvidere &J
Victor Rush
Raymond Haldeman
Chester Stocker
University of Pennsylvania
Minnich
School of Education
George Stocker
Warren Roth
Donald
Allentown
Luther Rohn
Smoketown
Warren Eberts
Tatamy
Clayton Heckman
Ernest Seyfried
Hahnemann Medical School
Philadelphia
Frank J. Seyfried
Milas Mattie Woodring
Bethlehem
Wilson Beck
South Main St
Milton E. Shafer
Seipeville
Ralph Anangst
A. H. Bruce
Green St
Quarry Boas
Hercules Cement mi
Stephen Heckman
Mahlon Snyder
Point Phillips
Harry Schaeffer
Easton
Allen Keller
Vincent
Frank Ehret
Town
George Reese
Nazareth-Bushkill Centre
Dewey Arndt
Bernice
Valeria
Elmer Reph
Clearfield
Fred Kostenbacher
New Village
Robert Henninger
Bath
Hecktown
Christmas Program At Cross Roads Sunday School
A note on upcoming events at Cross Roads U B Sunday School mentions a Christmas program and party planned for December 23 with pupils assigned roles and a gift exchange. Absences and transfers noted include Pauline Graver Pauline Edelmar Madelyn Roth and Arlington Keeler now in fifth grade. Numerous visits and family mentions follow among local residents from Danielsville Slatington Bath and Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Graver
Pauline Edelmar
Madelyn Roth
Arlington Keeler
Nagareth
Edwin Paustner
Eddie Yandrishovits
Anna Faustner
Danielsville
Clarence Beer
Helen Kramer
Slatington
Frank Faustner
Catherine McCafferty
Evelyn Graver
Fannie
Helen
Carolyn Faustner
Eva Miller
Herbert Nolf
Pearl
Emma Nolf
William Nolf
Bangor
Paul Lasses
Beth
Jechem
Norman Roth
Bath
Courtlandt Cressman
Norma
Harvey Silfles
Russell Althouse
Northampton
Allen Berger
Elwood
Howard Berger
Kunkletown
Pranklin Berger
Eagle Point
Stewart Borger
Washington School News Highlights and Holiday Preparations
Reporters note holiday mood as students decorate a pine tree, await Santa, and anticipate Christmas break. Kenneth Miltenberger and Elsie Steiner were absent due to illness, while Andrew Micio missed days after a sister's death. Dr. Hartman examined pupils. families visited and hosted guests during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ziegenfuss
Florida
Irene Beers
Palmerton
Shirley
Herbert Fehner
Clayton Hoffman
Richard
Carl
Harry Miltenberger
Walter White
Lawrence Hoca *T
Pennsville
Santa Claus
Jacobsburg School Social Visits Noted This Week
Mr and Mrs John Pusher and children visited the Fritz family and their children. Julia Gostony visited her parents, the Gostony couple. Alvin Gold and children visited the Rissmiller family. John Morykan and William Pittenger families visited at East Sunday evening. Daniel Knecht had tonsil surgery at St Luke Hospital Bethlehem.
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John Pusher
Charles Fritz
John Fritz
Julia Gostony
John Gostony
Alvin Gold
Clayton Rissmiller
John Morykan
George Morykan
William Pittenger
Helen Doyle
East
Daniel Knech
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Jalus Ida Beers
Tilghman Abel
Chicago
City Hospital
A. Bchneebell
Nasareth Manufacturing Company
Kate Werle
Howard
Weisley
Bicester
Peese Raden
R. Bensing Herbert Aig
Ipesseeth
Fheee
Weet
H. Gross
Nesareth, Pa
H. M. Beil and Son
Main Street
Nazareth, Pa
Emerson
Gibson and
Hot Point
Ss Quality and Estate Electric
Universal Vacuum and
Cadillac Electric Cleaners
Abraham Landis
David Barrall
Landis
Edwards
Moving Picture Theatre
Northampton St
Dorothy Stroheimer
Moravian College For Women
Roland Strohmeier
Moravian College
Adella Strohmeier
East Stroudsburg State Normal School
William Strohmeier
Schoeneck
Samuel Williamson
Mooretown
Smith
Arthur Smith
Clinton Hahn
Hiram Miller
Amanda Weaver
Moorestown
George Werner
Bushkill Center
George Miller
Stephen Gold
St. John's Lutheran Church
Gold
England
Frederick
Herbert Martin
Frank Hi. Martin
Princeton College
Princeton
Dexter Cement Company
J. Allen Schaeffer
West Easton
Princpal
J. L. Ritter
John D. Edelman
Harvey Troxell
John Vannatta
Andrew G. Kern
South Broad St
James Munger
Harry B. Munger
Lehigh University
Mae Unangst
Edward J. Unangst
Boston
Mass
Irwin P. Richards
Northampton County
Oscar J. Mutchler
David Lewey
Asher Kahler
Palmer Township
Charles Mann
Samuel Green
Seipsville
Frank P. Reha
Bain
Nasareth
WM. T. Mabus
Clarence G. Huber
Zaary
Leon Kolb
Main
FBI
Grishdawg
Sally
Molly
Johnny
Fred
Land
Walla Net
Sacha
R. J. Bartholomew
Cross Roads U. B
Klecknersville School
Elsie Faustner
Washington School
Kenneth Miltenberger
Jacobsburg School
Joanne Freestone
W. F. Messinger
South Main
St Nazareth
Brice Ie
S.ven
Charles Knecht
Centre Sq
Grace Grande
Walnut St
North Green
Albert C. Sturgis
Decker
von Salb
Meadow Brook
Hanoverville
Santee
MAX Pilarey Compasy Ete
Wrandcotte
Phone Deee
Santee’s Mill
Mnere
McCormick
Ford
Superior
Tinier
S-ft
Wilson
Mick
McKenzie
John Beam Win
Mabus Auet
Mauch Chunk St
Mark Frankenfield
Grim
Frank Moryhan
Ferdinand
Munro Leaf
Robert Lawson
Rovementa
Broad Street
North Broad Street
Whitfeld Bulling
Wynerate Green
Vania
Federal Progress Administration
Department of Public Ff
The
Commonwealth of En
Asc
J. Knauss
Semoory Lewis Hoffmeister
Upper Nazareth
D. No
Penna
Cogetrmeston
Willan Iumbley
Seiberts School
Penn
Bagh-Nagareth Way
Upper 3
D. F. Reinert
Upper Nazareth ‘Townsh
Northaton County
Pennsylvaniet
Henrietta M. Pauly
State of Sylvania
Robert W. Pauly
Rator Charlies L. Shimer
Old Fellows Bullting
Eatate soTice
East Lawn
Nazareth Township
County of Northamptom
State of
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Eleanora
Hoch Meat
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Abe Ton County
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E Roush
Dain Nazaret
Preston G
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Kunkel
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