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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
4
Dairy producers push to boost sales of fluid milk as consumption of evaporated milk rises and cheese and butter use grows. The league urges farmers and cooperatives to expand outreach to the public, stressing public health and the need to “sell” the fluid milk story.
The passage argues that a representative government requires an educated people to properly select leaders and understand citizen problems. It stresses education as essential in a democratic system, with publicly supported schools guided by the State and managed by capable individuals, aligning with the current educational program’s objectives.
State Superintendent Lester K. Ade announced that expanded state aid has boosted library service across Pennsylvania. Six new county libraries have been created in two years, enabling rural communities to access centralized and sub-center libraries previously unavailable to residents.
Counties operate book wagons or libraries on wheels delivering books to libraries schools stores and other book centers. The service spreads joy to thousands eager to read for education inspiration and recreation, as youngsters and adults await arrivals on scheduled visiting days.
Dusinski and Werkheiser led a scoring barrage with 12 and 19 points respectively while Shiffert Kiefer Brong and DeReames powered the attack. Achenbach Vogel Fetheral Bingher Starner Moll and RR Starner also contributed, with Pedro Koch leading the second and fourth groups in a multi-entrant event.
Whitehall High edged Nazareth High 21 to 16 in a Friday night junior varsity and varsity clash to even their series at one win each. Rennie Kovacs sparked Whitehall with a 5 1 lead while Moracs led the scorers with 11 points. Nazareth countered with Byrnes Redline and Knecht totaling 15 and 6 points respectively. A Jayvee game also saw Whitehall best Nazareth 13 to 8.
Readout lists top performances from Halberstadt Mey achein Shankweiler and Moss Kahler with high series and scores. Team finals show No 1 2539 No 13 2510 No 2 2484 led by multiple players with scores over 200 in singles and 900s in team games and weekly totals above 2400 across teams.
The Christmas music program at St Johns Lutheran Church features Miss Fannie Gernet Miss Marion Kern and Mr Dane jel Rohn with Miss Marion Kern on piano and Mr William Altemose on violin. Organist Mr Rohn will perform The Caravan of the Magi Shepherds Song Christmas Medley and Joy to the World. The public is cordially invited to attend this service of Christmas music.
In a quiet 2 PM ceremony at Rev L B Klicks parsonage Alice J Pysher of Easton R D 2 and Leon H Millheim of Cherry Hill Nazareth R D 2 wed with ring rites. A reception followed. Marty Talargi of Jersey City and Beatrice Jane Bartholomew Bath were married at Christ Ev Reformed Bath with ring ceremony attended by Carl Talargi. They plan to reside in Jersey City.
Snow Fall incurs costs totaling 577.0 with reopening figures listed as 10 576. The report notes expense reallocation and restart timelines affecting operations and budgeting.
Harrisburg special reports that Pennsylvania merchants and business groups estimate a $30,000,000 loss from the January 1 plate-buying deadline. W Purves Taylor of the Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania notes 1.6 million of 2 million vehicle owners must renew for 1939, many unable to pay now. He cites neighboring states delaying to April 1 and urges legislative action to shift the date, promising benefits for motorists, merchants, and state revenues.
The Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters promotes winter use of state forests for outdoor recreation. Secretary James F. Bogardus highlights skating on ponds and lakes, coasting on steep slopes, and the scenic evergreen trees set against snowy mountains. He notes rising winter visits to leased state forest camps and the value for study of winter tree characteristics.
The article previews the Pennsylvania Farm Show January 16 30 with editor G J Mansell answering questions from rural residents. It notes events at the 1988 show including baby beeves and Pat lambs sales, state conventions and dramatic clubs competing during the 29 meeting and 18 entries.
The record lists attendees and items at a show with figures for autos visitors and concessions. It includes families, buses, milk, Wieners, Hamburgers, loaves, and meats. Milk drinks and frozen custard are noted among concessions.
On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Norma Derhammer and the Alfrey Kolb family visited Mr and Mrs James Derhammer. Last week Robert Rodgers and family dropped by Mr and Mrs Floyd A Kocher. Farmers nearby are busy butchering. Robert Fenstermaker called on Mr and Mrs Victor Lilly. Victor Lilly and children and John Mils visited Mr and Mrs William Rabenold on Monday.
Harrisburg reports that despite a heavy winterless deer kill last week the Pennsylvania deer herd remains sound. Colonel Nicholas Biddle of the Game Commission notes ample seed stock in all key counties and expects the herd to recover without jeopardy.
A Busy Eight Sewing Circle gathered at Miss Evani Mamaon's Fairview Street home Tuesday evening for a Christmas party with gift exchanges. Attendees included Salome Wolfe Helen Luts Kathleen Kienzle Serena DeReamer Dama Michael Mary Trach and the hostess Mrs Williamson. refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned at Miss Wolfe's home.
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