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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

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Northampton County Work Program Aims to Rehabilitate Workers

Horace Strunk, manager, says the Northamp county Board of Assistance will inaugurate a plan to place capable and paying workers back into private employment. The Work Program operates throughout the county with about 400 workers in various districts. A letter from Mont forecast outlines the relief program and requests employers to give some workers a chance at employment.

Horace Strunk Northampte County

Mamreth Hardware Company Annual Meeting Held at Isereth Inn

The Mamreth Hardware Company held its annual meeting at the Isereth Inn on Monday. Directors elected were George W. Jaba HO. Bimons George Linden taeper B J. Navarre James Meyers Seph Echiege and Howard E. Sey fried. Auditors elected were Asher P. Magabuch and Frank P. Hahn. Directors re elected all officers from the past year including President Manager Joseph Schlegel Vice President Ed Navarre Secretary Treasurer James Meyers.

Mamreth Hardware Company Isereth Inn George W. Jaba HO. Bimons George Lindentaeper B J. Navarre James Meyers Seph Echiege Howard £. Seyfried Asher P. Magabuch Frank P. Hahn Joseph Schlegel Ed. J. Navarre

Birthday Parade Draws Elizabeth Rebekahs Members

Members of the Elizabeth Fil Kia Mo 570 Order of Rebekahs held their annual Birthday Parade Monday evening in the Odd Fellow Hall auditorium. A twelve-month program featured birth oath tables, month decorations, and vocal and instrumental numbers by members and guests.

Elizabeth Fil Order of Rebekahs Odd Fellow Hall orde @s Order Mae Heyer Hila Ann Messinger Jane Weiss Reynold Werkheiser Mises Delores Beryl Rinker Wilbur Pike Kathryn Steiner Schissler Leonard Beatietta Kaiser Willis Hagenbuch Steerer Kline

Ladies Night Observed At Local Club Meeting

A Ladies Night will be observed during an upcoming meeting of the Mensee License Club held in Fellow Hall on Belvidere Street.

Licen Club Belvidere

Nazareth Bank to Remodel With New Entrance and Vault

Second National Bank of Nazareth will modernize and enlarge its quarters to handle growing business. Architects Tilghman Moyer plan a larger lobby new banking facilities a full vault and storage area with local labor and suppliers used. Construction aims for completion by June 1.

Second National Bank of Nazareth Tilghman Moyer Company Nazareth

Schoeneck C. E. marks 46th anniversary celebration

Special services at Schoeneck Moravian Church marked the 46th anniversary of the Christian Endeavor Society founded January 21, 1894. The piece lists founding officers, current officers, living original members, and Sunday school promotions across departments.

Schoeneck Moravian Church Christian Endeavor Society Schoeneck Christian Endeavor Edward E. Beitel Emma Stocker George D. Stocker Minnie Clewell John Snyder Robert Snyder Robert Welty Irene Roehler Bessie

Moravian Church Council Hears Encouraging Financial Reports

The Moravian Church Council met Thursday evening January 25 to review financial reports from all societies including the Elders and Trustees. Reports were very encouraging and the outlook for the congregation is bright.

Church Council of the Moravian Church

Moll Wins Nazareth Midget Auto Races

Moll won the Nazareth midget auto races dominating the mile with 1 minute 19.13 seconds and the one eighth mile heats. Douglas Sweisford of Pottstown and A Russell Snyder of Town finished second and third overall. Eugene J. Fleming of the A A A officiated.

Pottstown Sweisford A. Russell Snyder Town Moll Snyder Eugene J. Fleming The Illustrated News National Auto Racing News

Birthday party at Blaine home on South New Street

A birthday party was held Saturday evening at Blaine id's home on South New Street. Guests played games and Miss Arnold received many useful and beautiful gifts from Virginia Drach, Margaret McConnell, Lorraine Roth, Claire Keen, Marjorie Kleppinger, Ad Rissmiller, Elaine Arnold, William Eberts, Richard Goodhart, Ralph Rissmiller, Earl Jones, Harold Shook, and Jack Taylor.

Blaine Id South New St Miss Arnold Virginia Drach Margaret McConnell Lorraine Roth Claire Keen Marjorie Kleppinger Ad& Rissmiller Elaine Arnold Wiliam Eberts Richard Goodhart Ralph Rissmiller Earl Jones Harold Shook Jack Taylor

Bankers Gather for Lehigh Valley Vault Meeting at Nagareth Inn

The Lehigh Valley Group of the Pennsylvania Gate Deposit Association held their quarterly dinner at the Nagareth Inn to discuss safe deposit activities and standardization of vault management. Attendees included executives from First National Bath Bethlehem Union Bank Easton Lafayette Nazareth Northampton Nazareth banks with attorney Charles L. Shimer presiding.

Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Gate Deposit Association Nagareth Inn Charles L. Shimer Haven H. Happel Second National Bank J. H. Seem C. P. Smith E. R. Miltenberger First National Bank Bath H. E. Brotzman L. 8. Dietrich H. L. Meyer H. H. Stem First National Bank and Trust Company Bethlehem R. Bartholomew Miss Enright Union Bank and Trust Company Ray Beidelman P. W. Colver Easton National Bank Easton C. L. Albert F. O. Moser Easton Trust Company R. E. Hagman Misses Caton and Simonetta Lafayette Trust Co D. C. Lesher T. J. Nightcap Charles Martin Warren Myers Paul A. Dyer Northampton National Bank PF. H. Schmidt F. D. Heckman H. R. Getz Nazareth National Bank and Trust Company Iown George A. Bundberg H. H. Happel The L. A Wirt L. N. Sterling Philadelphia

2 278 Persons Placed In Jobs In Pennsylvania Week

Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports 2 278 private placements for the week ending January 12 amid an overall expansion. New applications totaled 8 180, up from 6 030 the prior week, with a noted correction for New Year holidays.

Pennsylvania State Employment Service Secretary of Labor and Industry Lewis G. Hines Hines

Dismantling Christmas Putz Planned by Mrs Eugene Trein

Mrs Eugene Trein of Center Street announced she will dismantle her Christmas putz on or about February 7. Interested individuals are invited to view the attractive display before February 7.

Eugene Trein Center St

Local Red Cross chapter to aid war victims in Europe

Nazareth Red Cross announces volunteer service for European war relief. Sub committees appoint volunteers in sewing and dressmaking, provide work space, supply materials, and handle packing and shipping. Immediate needs include hospital garments, refugee attire, and items for women and children. Citizens are urged to contact committee members now.

American Red Cross Europe F. D. Heckman Nazareth P. 8. Trumbower James Fry R. Ziegler

Grass Fire Routed by Vigilance Hose Company

The Vigilance Hose Company responded to a grass fire in the western section of the borough shortly after 1 PM Monday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before it reached the homes of Jacob Carmel and Joseph Nikles, with Fire Chief Michael Masters directing the effort.

Jacob Carmel Joseph Nikles Michael Masters

Illuminating Rep Speaks Before Lions Club on Lighting

Paul Hildebrand of the Illuminating Engineers Society addressed the Lions Club at a bi monthly dinner luncheon in the MCA auditorium. He spoke on the relationship of lighting to seeing, with numerous demonstrations. The meeting was led by President Earnest M. Ayres and announced a joint Lions Rotary meeting on February 13.

Benjamin Miller Georgy Lehigh University Bethlehem Nazareth Rotary Club M. C.A Miller J. Allen Schaeffer Frank H. Martin Rotary International South America Cuba Henry V. Scheirer Allentown Paul Hildebrand Illuminating Engineers Society Lions Club M.C.A William Himler Earnest M. Ayres Lions and Rotary Clubs

P. T. A. Calendar: Meeting Next Thursday

The Parent-Teacher Association schedules its regular meeting Thursday February 8 at 7 45 PM in the High School. Whitefield Building pupils will present musical numbers and a Hobby Display. Speaker Dr Marorie Batchelor of Palmerton heads the Lehigh Valley Conference on Youth Problems.

Parent-Teacher Association Whitefield Marorie Batchelor Palmserton Lehigh Valley Conference On

Degree Team in January Session at Whitefield Council

The Degree Team of Whitefield Council No. 183 Daughters of America met in January with 26 members at Mrs. Katie Weaver’s home on North Main Street. President Elizabeth Pasini and new officers led the meeting, auditing committee reports were given, February’s meeting site is pending, and several members were honored during refreshments. James Rohrbach opened a restaurant at 203 South Main Street, a return to a earlier site.

Whitefield Council Daughters of America Katie Weaver North Main St Elizabeth Pasini Ada Knecht Mabel Weaver Leda Osway Esther Leinbach Beatrice Price Hilda Honts Lula Smith Ruth Fehr Helen Knecht Clara Edelman Mary Smith Dorothy Shannberger Grace Vivian Leda Oswald Arlene Schandt Annie Kratz

President's Ball Howling Success At Community Event

The local President's Ball Committee reports a little over 500 attendees last Friday. Gross receipts reached about $300, roughly $175 more than the prior year, with dime-box proceeds still being tallied for a later detailed report.

Odd Fellow Jacob Nolf Lehigh University Bethlehem William Himler Alice Thomas Charles W. Hess Lucy Remaley Leon Arndt William J. Schilling Gladys Hough R. Doll George Kubilus Howard E Rice Hayden Williams Mabel Shupp Sara Hamm Lula Schissler Helen Frantz Hilda Knecht Bernadine Meyers H. Frantz Martha Koch Wilson Prantz Beatrice Keppel Helen Thomas Jack Wessel

Nazareth Board of Health Elects New Officers

The Nazareth Board of Health re elected John H Knecht as president Jacob Daneker as vice president R M Getz as secretary and Clarence H Ziegler as health officer at a January meeting in the Borough Building A discussion on local sanitary conditions and a summary of health department work followed.

Nazareth Board of Health Pal John H Knecht Jacob Daneker R. M. Getz Clarence H. Ziegler Health Department

Fourteen Children Enrolled in Local First Grades

Fourteen pupils register for entry into the first grades as the second semester starts. Four enroll at the Whitefield building: Lorraine Wesant Betty Jane Roth Harold Kratzer and Gerald Kienzle. Ten enroll at the Fairview building: Elaine Ekhart Loretta Nicholasen Miriam Rampulla Beryl Rinker Donald Renner Robert Brodt Salvatore Albani Rollin Johnson Robert Smith and Gerald Dech.

Whitefield Fairview Building Lorraine Wesant Betty Jane Roth Harold Kratzer Gerald Kienzle Elaine Ekhart Loretta Nicholasen Miriam Rampulla Beryl Rinker Donald Renner Robert Brodt Salvatore Albani Rollin Johnson Robert Smith Gerald Dech

Whitefield Council Meets at K.G.E. Hall

Councillor Mrs Helen Knecht presided over Whitefield Council No 183 Daughters of America meeting held Tuesday evening in the local KGE Hall. Mrs Esther Leinbach and Mrs Laura Hinkle were listed as sick. A fast-night and Valentine party was announced for after next Tuesday’s meeting.

Helen Knecht Whitefield Council No. 183 Daughters of America K.G.E. Hall Esther Leinbach Laura Hinkle

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr William Neits in Allentown

Mr and Mrs William Neits of Belvidere were guests at a birthday dinner hosted by their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Murphy Lawhead in Allentown. The event marked Mr Neits birthday which occurred on the preceding Saturday.

William Neits Belvidere Bt Murphy Lawhead Allentown Neits

Final Action Taken by Joint Committees

Nazareth Bi Centennial Concession Committee seeks local citizens or groups to run overnight lodging meals and concessions for June 22 to July 7. J Allen Schaeffer urges quick contact to meet sixteen day demand and avoid inviting out of town operators.

Nagareth J. Allen Schaeffer Schaeffer Nazareth

Camp 315 installs new officers in Eagle Hall

Patriotic Order of Americans Camp 315 held a meeting in Centre Square with Mary Kern presiding. District President Catherine Young installed officers led by Cor Beers as President and Mary Kern as Immediate Past President. Multiple committees were named and a social hour followed.

Patriotic Order of Americans Eagle Hall Centre Square Mary Kern Catherine Young Easton Cor Beers Madeline Heard Mayme Edelman Alice Frantz Alma Eckhart Jeanetta Metz Hazel Getz Mary Abel Katie Weaver Helen Shafer Mary Smith Lillie Dech Florence Rundle Mabel Newhard Carrie Holland Hazel Itterly Princes Wolfe Carrie Barrall Evelyn Prantz Esther Leinbach Lucy Remaly Grace Barrall Emma Johnson Stella Dech Mary Kilpatrick Evelyn Messinger Grace Pike Verna Kienale Ella Hay Jennie Prantz

Junior High to Stage Radio Revue in Two Evenings

Junior High presents Radio Revue by Charlotte B Chorpeaning, produced by Dramatic Play Service Inc. A double cast will perform Thursday and Friday February 15 and 16 at 6 PM in the high school auditorium. Directors are Miss Marion Kern and Franklyn Kostenbader.

Charlotte B. Chorpeaning Dramatics Play Service Inc Marion Kern Franklyn Kostenbader

Hospital Service Plan Reaches Maturity in Lehigh Valley

The Hospital Service Plan of the Lehigh Valley reports it has grown to 21 000 members. Originating four years ago with Easton Hospital, it now covers local hospitals and plans to expand to individuals and families. A Pittsburgh conference with 64 plans discussed actuarial data and benefits.

Lehigh Valley Easton Lehigh Vally United States Pittsburgh Lehighley Cornell Group American Hospital Association

Local Woman Marguerite Altemose Named Honorary President

Miss Marguerite Altemose of Broad Street has been named president of the Lehigh Valley district of the Catholic Women’s Association. She died last year, and Pauline Kempf of Bethlehem succeeds her as president. Frank Reichel of Park elected second president of the Lehigh district chapter.

Marguerite Altemose Broad St Lehigh Valley Trict Catholic Women's of America Altemose Pauline Kempf Bethlehem Frank Reichel Park Lecha Thal

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