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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

2

Christmas Festivities In Bath Share Carols And Parties

Bath residents observed the season with a midnight tree lighting and carols on North Walnut Street led by a brass quartet under Wm. Eberly. The Christ Ev Ref Church held a candle light service from 11 30 to 12 30. P O A Bath held a Christmas party at Malta Hall with gifts and games. The Christ Ev Ref Church women hosted a Christmas program in the Sunday School assembly room with readings, duets, a violin solo, and a covered dish luncheon after.

Dially Bath Ell Creed North Walnut St Wm. Eberly Bang H. H. Heller Jr Christ Ev.Ref Charea Sunday School Holsing P. O. of A Malta Hall Womans Missionary Sools Girls Guild of Christ Ev- Ref Church Dorothea Smith Pauline Overcash Catherine Heller Gerald Demko Amos Demko Lillian Reinert Edgar Graver Ruth Catasauqua Ethel Heffelfinger

Bath Mason Honored by Chapter in Bath

Wm H Hawk of Bath received the honorary Order of the High Priesthood from Zinsendorf Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Bethlehem after a dinner at the Masonic Temple. Hawk, active in Bath Masons for a decade, has served as Past Master and secretary of Manoguery Lodge No 414 and is a life member of Zinzendorf Chapter and the 32nd degree Scottish Rite in Allentown. He was elected secretary of a Masonic School of Instruction for the Fiftieth District. The couple, Mr and Mrs R Ray Wolslayer, observed their 25th wedding anniversary in Bath.

Zinsendorf Royal Arch Masons of Bethlehem Wm. H. Hawk Bath Hawk Manoguery Lodge No Zinzendorf Allentown Lehigh Consistory Masonic School of Instruction Lehigh & New England Veterans Asso Appalachian Trail Club

Young Ladies Bible Class Party in Bath

The Lutheran Young Ladies Bible Class held its Christmas party at Mrs. Amos Demko's home. Members exchanged gifts and planned Christmas baskets for needy Bath homes and church services. Officers named for the year include President Mel born Pike and Treasurer Mildred Bengston. programs and singing followed a luncheon. Bath schools close for holiday vacation to Jan 3.

Young Ladies Bible Class Lutheran 8 Amos Demko Bath Melborn Pike Henry Lawrence Irens Haupt Mildred Bengston

Christmas Sunrise Service at St Johns Bath

Christmas was inaugurated at St Johns Ev Lutheran Church Bath with a 6:00 a m Sunrise service led by Rev R L Kerstetter and a special program arranged for the holiday observance.

St. John's Ev.Lutheran Church Bath R. L. Kerstetter

Democratic Clubs of Bath Plan Joint Banquet

The Democratic Womans and Men's clubs of Bath will host a Charter Night Banquet on January 12 at 7:00 PM in the Firemen's Auditorium. Open to friends beyond members, tickets available from club members.

Democratic Clubs OF Bath Womans and Men's Democratic Clubs

Bath Lions Hold Christmas Meeting

The Bath Lions Club held its largest attendance of the year at a Wednesday evening Christmas gathering.

Bath Lions Club

Lions Club Christmas Eve at Bath Hotel Guests and Mission Work Talk

Lion H A Gilbert and spouse hosted a Turkish dinner at the Bath Hotel. Rev 8 H Helfferich chaired. Rev R L Korstetter gave invocation. Wm G Miller spoke on Moravian Mission work in Nicaragua with motion pictures, followed by a lively Q and A and Lions roar. L V Hahn to chair January 4 meeting.

Bath Hotel Lion H. A. Gilbert H. Helfferich R. L. Korstetter Herbert J. Metzger George F. Metzper Rey Mr. Kerstetter Wm. G Miller Lions International Chicago Bethlehem Nazareth Lion Clubs Wm, G Miller Moravian Church Nicaragua Miller Lions Roar L. V. Hahn

Christ Evangelical Holds Unique Midnight Service

The midnight Christmas service began at 11 30 Saturday night and ended at 12 30. The church was packed with bright lighting and two Christmas trees enhancing the decor. H 4 Heller P D Bollman sang antiphonally while Miss Jean A Worman performed, Rev R H Helfferich read the Nativity story, and the Senior Choir led hymns as the tower bell rang in Joy to the World over the village</newline>

H. 4. Heller P. D. Bollman

Ike Christmas Morning Service at Sun Day School

On Christmas morning the Sunday school moved the service to the main auditorium with children from the Primary Beginners and Junior Departments performing songs recitations and pantomime under teachers. Candy gifts and White gifts for the King were distributed to the Orphans Home and local charity. David Smith supervised.

Orphans Home David Smith

Bath Masons Body Elects Officers and Banquet Held

Manoquesy Lodge 413 F and A M Bath held its annual banquet with over six members and guests from out of town. Edward McKlusky acted as toastmaster. speakers included Frank McKluskey and Rev. George J. Laubach. Officers elected: John R. Spanitz Worshipful Master. William B. Ervin Senior Warden. H L Cunin Junior Warden. William H. Hawk Secretary. Harry E. Bartholomew Treasurer. Russell J. Smith Grand Lodge representative.

Manoquesy Lodge Bath Fire Company Edward McKlusky Bath Boro Frank McKluskey George J. Laubach John R. Spanitz Wm. B. Ervin H. L. Cunin Wm. H. Hawk Harry E. Bartholomew Russell J. Smith Grand Lodge

Gay Day Desserts and Tea Time Treats

A nostalgic dessert feature promotes festive gay days with two crown recipes a pudding and a shortcake. It provides detailed method for a raisin leaf cake and a cream cheese frosting, plus a foamy sauce and spice padding. The text blends baking steps with festive mood and historical language.

Imagine Yourself in His Place in a Youth Lesson

An old tale about a lost horse shows a fool finding it by imagining where the horse would go. The piece advises youths to place themselves in others shoes including family and peers. It notes differences in home life affect attitudes and urges empathy toward parents teachers and older people to reduce misunderstandings and improve harmony.

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Christmas Visits and Local Family News in Nazareth Area

Bartholomew and families celebrate Christmas with Harry E. Worman in Nazareth. Ronald William baptized Ronald William at Christ Ev. Ref. Church with Rev Helfterich officiating. Attendance by Floyd Young Belfast and Wm. F. Houses Bath. John Dewson Easton visits son Stewart Dewson family. Margaret Lerch visits relatives. Ever Ready Class holds December meeting at Mrs. C. F. Lerch home. Leonard Jones Port Clinton Ohio guests for Christmas with Lewis Funk. Edna Ergott Bethlehem visits Northampton relative. Needle Work Guild party at Mrs. John Sleeman North Chestnut Street.

John Dewson Easton Stewart Dewson Margaret Lerch Reformed Sunday School C. F. Lerch North Chestnut Street Leonard Jones Port Clinton Ohio Lewis Funk Edna Ergott Bethlehem P. C. Odenwelder Northampton Street Needle Work Guild John Sleeman North Chest Hut St Priday

Christmas Program At Rural School With Two Plays

Rural school plans a Friday 1 15 P M Christmas program featuring two plays There Believes In Santa Claus with listed cast and There's Always Sant Claus plus a guitar solo by Verna Rohrbach A class gift exchange and decorations highlight the festive event.

Santa Claus Herman Crush Alice Rohrbach Jean Schaeffer Walter Schaffer Dorothy Frantz Vers Puss Robert Faust Mable Lehmoyer Harold Lichteyp Melis Stottler Verm Rehrbach Naomi Kreider

Mt Vernon School News Highlights

Peter Wetzel was absent from school due to illness. Katie Dingos spent Christmas vacation at home with family. James and Edgar Serhebeen visited Mr Tholomew last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Michael Tasehler shopped at Northampton last week. Snyders Church held a Christmas event.

Charles Borke Allentown Paul Neordo Michael Tascher Constance Klein Cementon Steckel Bethlehem Tuberculosis Society Peter Wetzel Schoo Katie Dingos James Edgar Serhebeen Tholomew Michael Tasehler Northampton Snyders Church

Champions Learn From American Boy Magazine

The American Boy Magazine offers sports tips from coaches and players across football basketball baseball track and tennis. It covers fiction and articles on adventure exploration humor flying science travel and more, with a price of 15 cents per issue and annual subscription options.

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Wolf School Bath News Roundup and Honors

Absence noted due to funeral in the Bollman family. Tuberculosis fund drives across grades. Fifty pupils on the honor roll with seven on high honor. Doris Strunk wins a Philco radio in sixth grade. Weekly program led by seventh grade with poetry jokes and songs by local students and Major Bowes appearances. Ninth grade assembly includes guest speaker George A. Grim and Glee Club. School decor reflects student art. Best wishes for a happy New Year.

Bolman Mildred Belfer Shirley Miller Claire Hayne Major Bowes Richard Smith Little Town of Bethlehem Ethel Dech Christine Smith Rose Pieffe Black Clouds Milton Shotwell Pete Frank Grantinee Mike Donald Shankweiler Joe Matilda Smith Georgine Cowling Betty Moser Texas Rangers Donald Heller Donald Leiby Roy Saras Victor Vogel Christopher George A. Grim Glee Club

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