Moravian Christmas Services Draw Large Congregation
Christmas Eve and morning services at the Moravian Church drew a large audience with choral singing, candlelight, and an orderly Love Feast. Children and youth programs impressed, and a Monday drive by Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts collected food for the County Home, with pastoral addresses and thanks to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Moravian Church
Aung
William B. Henry
Henry Schlegel, Jr
Walter Bachman
Edwin Kurtz
Rey
G. A. Stecker
Caroline Wunderly
YMCA Basketball Night at Nazareth Event Promises Community Fun
The Stroudsburg YMCA night in Nazareth features a 7 30 p m basketball game between the Stroudsburg and Nazareth teams, with a free program of 40 games and contests for all ages. A musical program, refreshment helpers, and an open house invite families and friends to attend the evening of sports and entertainment hosted by the YMCA and supported by the Moravian church and local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Stroudsburg
NASA
Ted
Relief Association Elects Officers at State Meeting
The WS Relief Association met in a state gathering and organized electing Ralph Haw ident, Harry H tary, and Wilson E treasurer. The group highlighted its flourishing status and planned activities. a Christmas cantata was announced for the church choir in Permersville this evening, December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarett
Firemen’s Relief
Ralph Haw
Harry H. Tary
Wilson E
Christmas Service at County Home Conducted by Chaplain
On Sunday regular services at the County Home were led by chaplain Rev. J. A. Klick. He invited his choir from Heck town church and together they conducted a Christmas service for inmates. After the chapel service the choir and chaplain sang Christmas chorals and read the Christmas story in the sick wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Klick
Hecktown
Paralyzed caretaker Georges Roth Stricken on Christmas
Géaree Roth, a caretaker for P. G. Srumbower, suffered paralysis on Christmas and remains bedridden with paralysis in his leg and arm and impaired speech. He previously worked at Nazareth Foundry and Machine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Géaree’ Roth
P. 8
Srumbower
Mr. Rath
Nazareth Foundry and Machine Company
Builders see demand for more Nazareth homes
Albert O. Sturgis and Son tell the Item that a dozen applicants want to rent improved homes. Despite ongoing construction many more homes are needed to meet demand in Nazareth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Albert O. Sturgis & Son
Item
Automobile Party Visits Philadelphia For Christmas Holiday
An extensive automobile party including Mr and Mrs Howard Kessler and Mr and Mrs Charles Boerstler and families from Easton traveled to Philadelphia on Monday to visit Mr and Mrs William Deininger. Hecktown Sunday School held a large Christmas Eve program with an excellent musical performance by its orchestra and a liberal offering for the Orphans Homes. Chester Stocker of the University of Pennsylvania visited his parents over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Boerstler Ison, Jr
Margaret
Howard Kessler
Town
Charles Boerstler
Easton
Philadelphia
Boerstler
William Deininger
Hecktown Sunday School
Chester Stocker
University of Pennsylvania
George D. Stocker
Obituary: Mrs Leanda Marsit of Nazareth dies at 62
Mrs Leanda Marsit wife of Hee bron Marsh died Tuesday night at the Kern home on Mauch Chunk Nazareth aged 62 in ill health for years. Survived by five daughters including Mrs Kern and Mrs Bonser Nazareth and others in Saylorsburg Bushkill Park. two sisters. 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral from Kern home Friday with Rev Meinert service. Interment Nazareth Greenwood. Also obituary for Joseph Applegate Nazareth Civil War veteran dies aged 80 at his son Edwin Applegate's Plainfield Twp home after a stroke. Survived by two sons Edward and Franklin, one stepson Milton Wagner, one daughter Mrs William Werner, one sister Mrs Bush. 18 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren. Funeral from his home Thursday 2 pm then St Johns Lutheran Nazareth service. interment Greenwood. Rev Harvey C Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanda Marsit
Heebron Marsh
David Kern
Mauch Chunk Street
Nazareth
Marsii
Kern
John Pleiss
Alfred Bonser
John Hilliard
Saylorsburg
Frank Butz
Bushkill Park
Alice
Joseph Applegate
Edwin Applegate
Plainfield Township
Edward
Franklin
Sten
Milton Wagner
Waxnersville
William Werner
Bethlehem
Bush
New Jersey
Taylor G. A. R. Post
Nazareth St. John's Lutheran Church
U. S. Navy
Farraguet
Belfast woman wins prize in Altemos store drawing
Winning numbers 99 2064 1001 3428 on show cards in Altemos store entitled holders to prizes. Mrs Nellie Rocco of Belfast held ticket 1001 and received an electric train as a free patron prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altemos
Mra
Nellie Rocco
Belfast
Farmers Institute to Be Held at Centreville Next Month
A farmers short course will be held in Centerville Upper Mt. Bethel township during the first week of February. County Agent Bth Coleman and more than 20 farmers met to plan the year ahead. Four days will include program work with speakers from Pennsylvania State College and other sources. A general committee supervised by Enoch Reimer and others will run the hall, with subcommittees for entertainment arrangements and publicity. A full program will be issued once speakers are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Mt. Bethel Township
Rbth Coleman
Pennsylvania State College
Enoch Reimer
Rollow Shoemaker
L. F. Nicholas
Omer Dietterich
Elwood Dietterich
Luther Dietterich
H. L. Walker
Ralph Horn
Emory Albert
Russell Albert
Elmer Dutt
John Shoemaker
C. D. Sandt
Clark Horn
L. H. Reagle
A. C. Hartzell
Stanley ‘Dinger
General Committee
Cantatas To Feature Services In Local Churches Sunday
Local churches plan Sunday cantatas with St Johns Reformed presenting Immanuel by Geibel at 7 pm with organist Charles Hess and soloists Miss Lena Marcks Mrs Luther Batt and others. Vesper service features The Story of Christmas by H Alexander Matthews with piano Miss Geneva Miller and organist Daniel Rohn and multiple soloists. Public invited. Also notes removal of a Centre and Broad streets fishing monument and Miss Catherine Rohn visiting relatives in Emaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Charles Hess
George Smith
Shepherds
Lena Marcks
Batt
Kachline
Knecht
Hawk
H. Alexander Matthews
Geneva Miller
Daniel Rohn
Edward Gregory
Evelyn Rohn
Pearl Schnerr
Fannie Gernet
Charles Schnerr
H. T. Vannatta
William Snyder
Centre
Broad Streets
East iCentre
North New Streets
Catherine Rohn
Emaus
Martin Kessler Wins Treemarking Contest at Rich mond
Martin Kessler of Bangor R 5 won the treemarking contest held with a woodlot thinning demonstration at Jasper Dunbar’s farm near Richmond Washington township. Kessler scored 84 out of 14 entrants, with C R Anderson Forestry Specialist from Pennsylvania State College directing the event. A hand ax from Flory Milling Company of Bangor awarded for high proficiency in woodlot thinning. Anderson marked a section to remain as a permanent demonstration area and discussed removal and retention of trees for timber. The thinning area will be nested as an improved woodlot, while an adjoining unthinned area will serve as a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kessler
Bangor R
Jasper Dunbar
Richmond
Washington Township
Kessler
C. R. Anderson
Pennsylvania State College
Flory Milling Company
Bangor
Anderson
Surprise Party Obscurely Noted at Bertha Home
A surprise party honoring Mary was held at Mrs. Bertha's home. Guests included Beulah Yeakel, Helmn Yeakel, Mary Boltz, Mazie Garr, Mabel Langenbach, Edith Hatin, Stella Faust, Hilda Wyaver, Betty Kidd, Naomi Uhler, Gertie Welakoff, Lorraine Christman, Verlats Greene, Doris Greene, Mary Detchman, Ernest Boltz, Russell Pusher, John Faust, Irvin Faust, Stanley Rapp, Kenneth Barrall, Dale Greene, Alpha Christman, Albertus Christman, Jack Detchman, John Detchman, and many Greene and Christman relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Mary
Beulah Yeakel
Helmn Yeakel
Mary Boltz
Mazie Garr
Mabel Langenbach
Edith Hatin
Stella Faust
Hilda Wyaver
Betty Kidd
Naomi Uhler
Gertie Welakoff
Lorraine Christman
Verlats Greene
Doris Greene
Mary Detchman
Ernest Boltz
Russell Pusher
John Faust
Irvin Faust
Stanley Rapp
Kenneth Barrall
Dale Greene
Alpha Christman
Alburtus Christman
Jack Detchman
John Detchman
Francis Christman
James Greene
Harvey Greene
Edgaravy A
Clarence Itterly
Raymond Nagle
Fisher Smith Wedding in Fermoraville Church
William Fisher and Cora Smith wed in Fermoraville church on Saturday at 4 pm. The couple, both of wear Keston, were attended by William Prang and Cor noble of Easton. Ceremony officiated by J A Kite with organist Misa Frankenfield. The church dazzled with Christmas decorations. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Marriage Announcement at Nazareth Home Christmas Day
A marriage was announced on Christmas Day at the home of Carl Kraemer on South Main Street. Henry Kraemer married Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Ten Arey. Kraemer is employed by the Penns-Pisi Cement Corporation and popular among Nazareth’s younger set. They received many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kraemer
South Main Street
Henry Kraemer
Elizabeth Wilson
Kraemer
Penns -Pisi> Cement, Corporation
Nazare
Moravian Church Council Elects Officers
At the Moravian Church Council meeting on Tuesday evening officers were elected. Elder Frank Martin. trustees Henry Schlegel William P. Gano Albert Sturels. auditor William K. Shimer. forestry board Dr. G. J. Wimmer Edward S. Loux Albert O. Sturgis. secretary Edward Loux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Church Council
Frank Martin
Henry Schlegel
William P. Gano
Albert
Sturels
William K. Shimer
Forestry Board
G. J. Wimmer
Edward S. Loux
Albert O. Sturgis
Church Council
Edward
Midwinter Communion Schedule in Parishes
Reverend J. A. Klick will administer midwinter communions at Farmersville on January 1 at 10:30 a.m. and at Hecktown on January 8 at 10:00 a.m. Preparatory services accompany the Communion observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Klick
Farmersville
Hecktown
Engagements of Popular Young Couples Announced
A Christmas day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Happel celebrated the engagement of their daughter Miss Anna Happel to Charles Schnerr both employed locally. A Christmas Eve party at 44 South Whitfield Nazareth announced Miss Lena Clewell to Edgar E Schweitzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Happel
Green Street
Anna Happel
Charles Schnerr
Miss Happel
Nazareth Creamery Company
Schnerr
Bates Valve Bag Company
Lester Montague
Easton
John Happel
Tamamy
Bert J. Sturgis
Albert O Sturgis
Harry Happel
Robert M. Schweitzer
Charles Buskirk
Thomas
Katherine Millheim
Paul Snyder
Oscar Arnold
Anna Clewell
Tatamy
Mabel Schweitzer
Mary Schweitzer
Joseph Schaffer
Stewart George
McGonigl
John and
Lloyd T ®Chweitzer
Nazareth
County Sabbath School Association Plans Holiday Break
County officers pause meetings during Christmas season as Sunday School workers stay local. A county wide young people's conference will be held soon with a committee of Etta Young, Anna Jones, Ruth Young, and Alice Mertz coordinating arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Young
Bethlehem
South Side
Anna Jones
Portland
Ruth Young
Northampton
Alice Mertz
Aston
Troop 1 Holds Meeting in Philadelphia Visit
The meeting opened in regular order with 14 Scouts officials and one visitor. The troop voted to subscribe to The Bugle Call. Sm Snyder received a merit badge sash for leadership as patrol leaders gave their reports. Walter Arnold visited Philadelphia Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sin Snyder
Sm. Snyder
Mary
Christmas Programs And Officers Elected In Local Church
The Haman Memorial Evangelical Sunday school staged a Christmas show with children and girls performing a playlet and pantomime. Nazareth St John’s Lutheran celebrated with services and a large Sunday school program. Watch-night services are planned December 31 with a sermon by Rev Quin B. Roth. St John’s Reformed elected officers for 1928, including Oliver Knauss as superintendent and Lena Marcka as pianist, with numerous assistants and staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haman Memorial Evangelical Sunday School
Christ
Nazareth
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Snyder
Escher Clewell
Floyd Kauffman
Russell Snyder
Irene Savitz
Hartle M. Hahn
Verna Téchtenwalner
South Broad St. Evangelical
Quin B. Roth
Peter Gruver
Wimmer Sisters of Bethlehem
William J. Rollman
Allentown
St. John’s Reformed Sunday School
Oliver Knauss
George A. Smith
Luther S. Batt
Charles W. K. Shafer
John M. Kern
Charles F. Kratz
Floyd D. Hess
Owen H. Hess
Lena M. Marcka
Lena M. Marcks
Charles W. Hese
Melvig Werner
Nelson Measinger
Woodrow Brong
W. HW. Wotring
Clayton H. Kern
Elmer Snyder
Raymond Heller
Irene M. Roth
Mabel Kahler
Ribble
Loraine Fehr
Gladys Heckman
William Silfies
Marie Kiefer
Irene Reimer
Miriam Reimer
Anna H. Kraemer
Ellen M. Ruloff
R. W. Nolf
Ellen R. Goetz
Intermediate School Gifts and Christmas Program Observed
The Intermediate School organized gifts through Mrs. Miller and presented a Christmas program with readings, songs, and sketches. Officers were elected, and students praised Mrs. Miller for her donations to the library, featuring numerous classic titles and seasonal performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee 6
Rue Cooley
Abram
Jefer Albert Kneuss
Tyainke
John of Miller
Todd
Lincoln
Sonng
George Washington
Lost River
Lowell
Tennyson
Bookland
Children’s Library
Community family gatherings mark Nazareth weekend fare
A busy Sunday in Nazareth featured multiple family reunions and dinners. Elmer Stoudt and kin from Bethlehem and Philipsburg attended a full chicken dinner at Frank R. Leh's home on Evergreen Street. Additional gatherings included the Riegel, Mack, Stuber, Smith, and Danner families at various Nazareth homes, ending with a Santa Claus visit for the children. Mrs. A. D. Rhymer celebrated her 72nd birthday alongside a combined birthday and Christmas party with relatives from Allentown, Bath, and town. A chicken and waffle dinner and a large cake capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer ‘Stoudt
Charlee Stoudt
Elton
Bethlehem
Raymond Dech
Philipsburg
N. J
Robert Shawetler
Hollo
Warren Dech
Shirley
Tilghman Dech
George
Nettie
Town
Frank R. Leh
Evergreen Street
Nazareth
Cecelia Stoudt
Leh
Herbert Riegel
South Whitfield Street
Albert Mack
Martin's Creek
Samuel Mack
Bethel
M. B.stuber
Tatamy Road
Edwin Smith
Quillas Danner
Famly
Secaucus
Raymond Smith
Fof
Allentown
Conrad Smith
Tatamy
Owen Danner
Belfast
Wilson Rhymer
Bath
Harry Rhymer
A. D. Rhymer
Nazaret St. John Lutherag ist Pre-Christmas Sale Success
The e Lapies' Aid Society of Nazaret St. John's Lutherag ist sponsored a pre Christmas sale of cake candy and fancy articles. The sale netted one hundred dollars. The society is led by Mrs. Oliver Steinmers president Mrs. Milton Stuber secretary and Mrs. Frank Huth treasurer seeking to remain social and successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapies’ Aid Society of the Nazaret
St. John’s Lutheragist
Oliver Steinmers
Milton Stuber
Frank Huth
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Igus
Aad
Frederick Marwa
Bible School
Aunk Y. M.C. A
Y.M.C. A
Nazafollows
Sobers
Laudenbach
Pr Trans Oyservice
Baésy School
Ehrig
Moravian Chorch
Meelved
WS Relief Asso
Mpermersville
Automobile Party
Albert T. Reid
Eabert
I. Pester Res A
Hebron Marsh
St. John's Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Harvey C. Snyder
Farmers’ Institute
Centreville
Rprise Party
County Sabbath School, Association Notes
Walter Arnold
Committee On
John Meyers
Howard Seyfried
North America
Bank of Birds
Silver Lands
Dr. Doolittle
Maybel Happel
Eva Reimer
Russo
Dicken
Abram Yeoaxel
Pearl Fritehman
Aunt Polly
Erika Marx
Esther Millhouse
Mae Hoch
Elizabeth Koch
Duanne Shiffert
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