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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
1
An isolated fragment of a devotional verse attributed to Dr Frank Crane urges daily self improvement. It emphasizes bodily care through exercise nourishment avoidance of neglect, mental growth via reading and effort, and spiritual reflection including fear and happiness as part of a broader path to calm and perspective.
The Nazareth Woman's Club thanks Mr Meeser for using his theater for the annual Tin Can Matinee at Broad Street Theatre. The club provided pictures and theater passes to aid needy families, bringing cheer to the community this winter. Congratulations are also sent to Mr and Mrs Drumm on the arrival of a baby girl.
Frank Harry, about 45, who boarded with a foreign family near Nazareth on Moorestown road, was found hanging from a tree in the old Indian cemetery last Friday morning by two girls en route to school. Coroner W. Calvin Nickel ruled death by self harm. Harry, a Hungarian with no known relatives, had been on short time and left no obvious destitution. Police investigated but no motive was determined.
Harry Abel, formerly employed at the Country Club, is in Orlando to regain his health. He sent his family vegetables fruits and nuts grown in the South as Christmas gifts. Relatives express wishes for a speedy recovery and a Happy New Year.
Reports to the Game Commission show 34 fatal and 202 nonfatal small game hunting accidents, plus 15 fatal and 39 nonfatal large game incidents. Bear hunting had one fatal case. Officials note figures may adjust slightly after final review. licenses issued declined from 570,000 to about 530,000.
Mrs Russel Maveti presided over a meeting of the FCS Club at her residence on Es Street Nawarthi Tie pre fh. Members included Mrs Burl Rukey Mrs Fran Hissnuller Mes Belaar Troeell Mr Herbert Zerfass and Mrs Edward TOU.
The Mora vian church Sunday school held a Christmas program with numerous recitations, songs, solos, and exercises by many named students. A second program at St. John's Reformed church featured primary beginners and junior departments with a welcome address, plays, choruses, pantomimes, and carols led by staff including Oliver Knauss and Irene Roth.
An 8 30 pm December 31 program by I F Hertzog promises a Bible based Money Stretch display to raise funds and illustrate reliance on God. a 10 30 pm to midnight pastor led program with testimonies singings and short talks follows. The event links devotion to prosperity messages and cites biblical references including Malachi and Job.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania farmers faced a year of short crops and low prices in 1932 with farm crop values around $83 million, about one-third less than 1931 and half of 1930. Despite drought and low mood, the state remained a leading agricultural producer, ranking highly in tobacco, buckwheat, apples, grapes, peaches, potatoes, rye, pears, and other crops.
The Tatamy Volunteer Fire Department elected officers for 1933 including president George Berger and chief Ira Stoudt. The auxiliary named president Mrs. F. M. Butz and secretary Mrs. Paul Snyder among others.
The East Lawn Sunday School will present a special Christmas program tomorrow evening in the old school house. It is their first celebration of this kind and the cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend and enjoy the occasion.
The Lions and Rotary clubs met Tuesday at the local YMCA for a Christmas program led by club presidents William Sillies and H. C. Snyder. Guests included Carl and Henry Buenning, Jere Quinlan, Carlton Reinsmith, Carnot J. Bennett, William Bennett Jr., and Dr. Walter Weit who spoke on Christmas origins and its beauty. A birthday gift went to Rev. W. H. Diehl and tenor William Gano Sr. performed. future Rotary speaker Prof. Carl Ziegler of Lafayette College was announced.
The Nazareth High School Alumni Association invites with a dance and card party on Monday January 2 from 9 to 12 at Odd Fellow Hall Belvidere street. Tickets available from Mrs Francis Knecht Mrs William Him ler Miss Katherine Werkheiser Miss Maybelle Kahler Leon Brong Thomas Dereamer and Swaveleys Cut Rate drug store.
Rev Henry C Snyder and his wife escaped serious injury after being struck at Broad and Prospect streets by a Wind Gap driver Albert Meyers. They were briefly stunned, a neighbor recorded the license, Meyers admitted guilt, and fines were paid. Charges withdrawn for hit and run, a license revocation recommendation was noted.
A program for New Year's Eve at St John's Reformed Church includes a musical session at 9 15, Fellowship and refreshments at 10 15, and a Watch Night and Candle Light Service at 11 15. The public is invited to spend the closing hours of the old year there.
The degree team of the Daughters of America met at Mrs. Lulu Schissler's home for a Christmas social with 15 members. Officers nominated and elected included Cora Correll president Grace Pike vice president Sadie Kerg secretary Leda Oswald assistant financial secretary Katie Weaver treasurer Helen Miller. The annual banquet is set for January 18. A program by Mary Fogel and Lulu Schissler entertained. A January 10 officer installation was announced.
Mr and Mrs Norman Bender celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Christmas with a turkey dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Alvin Anangst, Mr and Mrs George Bender, Mr and Mrs Ellwood Seigfried, Miss Mabel Bender, Pauline Bender, Granville Eckert and Russell Bender.
At a recent Nazareth Castle No 396 Knights of the Golden Eagle meeting, officers for the ensuing term were nominated. Named were NC George Johnson, V C Nevin Werkheiser, SH Leon Richter, M of R A N Itterly and Walter J Knecht, C of E Robert Hoch, K of E T M Bittenberider, trustees L F Kraemer, and representative to Grand Castle A Itterly.
Harry Schissler erected an old fashion Christmas putz on East Walnut Street featuring ancient and modern ideas in a attractive form. Patrons are invited to visit his home to view the putz and also view a display at The Commercial House arranged by the proprietor. A Colonial scene between two trees complements the display as part of the holiday exhibit. Mr Arthur Gete has returned from the Easter Hospital after a week long stay.
Local Moravian Church plans a Watch Night service on December 31 with a Prayer Meeting, brief address, and a nine o clock water night service featuring church choirs and a trombone choir. Pastor will deliver the message and a blessing is anticipated for attendees guided by reverent spirit.
New Year morning service January 1 at 10 30 am features a sermon Facing the New Year by the pastor The Senior Choir performs Christmas music at 7 30 pm under choir director Charles Lehner A quartet and sextet of soloists, including Mrs Wm Jos Happel and Miss Pearl Schnerr, will perform pieces from Christmas and sacred works with organ accompaniment by Daniel Rohn The program includes Nazareth The Three Kings O Zion Sing Heavens Hallelujah Chorus and pieces by Buck Rossini and Harker.
Fourth grade at Fair View School closed its 1932 activities with a Christmas themed program led by Miss Miriam Kleckner. Students performed songs, stories, and poems including Under the Stars Silent Night and We Three Kings, with recitations by Joyce Bucchi and others, concluding with The First Noel.
Mr and Mrs Adam Klipple celebrated their 54th anniversary at 31 East Center Street with well wishes from friends. Married in 1878 at Rev J E Smiths parsonage in Hecktown, they resided in town and vicinity with Mr Klipple longtime grocer before retirement. Their son Howard hosted a family dinner in Easton, and both spouses remain in good health.
A Harrisburg note from December 29 outlines a new driver license written test format. The Department of Revenue division prepared questions to assess comprehension and hazard awareness, using plain language and situational prompts rather than legal jargon. The exam covers control, braking, skids, hill starts, speed danger, right of way, and reckless driving.
Rev Harvey C Snyder of St John s Lutheran Nazareth officiated at baptisms for Clark Alfred and Carl Robert Rice, sons of Mr and Mrs Robert C Rice of East Lawn.
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