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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
2
Don ad N. McDowell of Montello Wisconsin earned the President’s Award for top 4-H club project record. Over seven years he balanced school work farm duties and eight sports to total 3409 dollars in project earnings. A judge’s letter praised his enthusiasm and neat records as key assets.
A reader from Woodside Island endorses Kruschen for weight loss claiming a drop from 190 to 165 pounds. The letter urges taking a half teaspoonful daily in hot water before breakfast, promising safe, lasting results and a money back guarantee.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans its annual banquet on Tuesday evening February 14 at the Y M C A with the American Legion and War Mothers as guests. Numerous local residents and visiting relatives are mentioned, including Mrs. Dwight Streeter with her son in New York City, Mr. and Mrs. George Kreidler Jr traveling to Canton Ohio, and others visiting or staying with families in town. Several civic groups, scouts, and community members are noted in weekend visits, travel to Philadelphia and Trenton, and hospital stays, plus a card party sponsored by the Tatamy Fire Company Auxiliary and notes on church and school activities.
Mrs Edward Hellman hosted a Thursday bridge gathering for her club with a luncheon afterward. Prizes were awarded to Mrs HAGENBUCH and Mrs Gardner.
The Nazareth Rod and Gun Club sponsors shooting matches at the Nazareth Pair Grounds. The next booster ball match will be held Saturday afternoon February 11 at 1 o'clock. Tickets may be procured from club members.
Troop 1 girl scouts gathered Thursday evening under Miss Mary Wunderly and Miss Kathryn Rohn with Marjorie Getz as color bearer Grace Neumeyer and Hermina Metler as guards. Ruth Hartley of Stockertown joined as a new member. Patrols formed two groups one practicing tenderfoot tests the other working on second class requirements. The meeting ended with taps and bid for blessings.
A birthday surprise was tendered to Johnson on Saturday evening at his Belvidere street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs A J Stofflet Mrs Clayton Yoder Mrs Charles Anglemire Carlyle Anglemire Mrs E E Shepard Miss Josephine Kreider Miss Ruth Anglemire Millard Stoff Int Mrs Walter Stofflet and sons Flwood Gordon and Reed. The party featured jig saw puzzles and lunch.
Nazarenes traveled to Washington New Jersey on Friday evening to surprise Mrs. Hazel Gaumer at her mother’s home. Attendees included Ernest Wilkens and family, E E Shepard, Walter Stoffler and family, Richard Laubach and son, Ella Sandt, and Clayton Yoder family. Refreshments were served and gifts given.
The Parent-Teacher Association schedules its regular meeting February 9 at 7 45 P M in the High School music room. R N Taylor of Hellertown assistant county superintendent discusses Motives in school work. PA charts plan several selections by William Altemose and Viella.
The auxiliary of Captain Owen Rice camp 20 Sons of Veterans held a public card party Friday evening in Shafer's Hall. Prizes awarded to Eva Shafer F Zerfass William Hontz Horace Walters Mrs Howard Shaffer Edward Singher Daniel Siegfried Jr 500 Mrs Asher Hahn Sterling Smith Elsie Fluischman. Committee in charge included Carrie Hagenbuch Sadie Scott Effie Williamson Mary Frankenfield Helen Shafer.
The Women’s Missionary Society of St John’s Lutheran church met for their regular monthly session led by president Mrs. S. H. Eberts. Mrs. A. Schmidt submitted the year’s financial report and led devotions and a discussion on topic schools in China with many members participating. A social hour followed.
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to relieve digestive distress and cleanse bile. The ad emphasizes a red-labeled bottle and urges readers to ask for the product by name, claiming gentle vegetable extracts aid bile flow and overall well being.
Governor Pinchot denounces excessive tax collection in Pennsylvania. He cites 2594 elected collectors and 416 appointees plus dozens of deputies, arguing reform could save about five million dollars annually. He urges nonpolitical, economical methods as in Ohio.
Nazareth A A and Nazareth Lassies dominated Saturday games on the Nazareth court. National standout Kiefer led scoring with 15 points. Altemose and Hever contributed as the home teams relied on balanced attack from the roster.
Harrisburg reports the last month for using 1932 driving licenses ends February 28 with no extension. The 1933 licenses become valid February 15. Drivers must renew via Form O-4, or risk paying fees via notary affidavit on Form O-5 if lapses exceed one year.
Harrisburg reports mailing of Emergency Relief Sales Tax return forms to taxpayers with forms expected by February 28. Taxpayers must file by April 1 with payment by check and may face penalties or estimates if forms are not filed or verified. District offices listed in the state handle inquiries.
Harrisburg reports the proposed constitutional amendment to authorize a fifty million dollar bond issue for veterans pay would go to voters at the 1933 November election. If adopted, operation would await the 1935 regular session unless a special session is called. The amendment grants only authorizing power. amounts and rules remain to be set by the Legislature.
The Keystone Automobile Club protests a plan to have the state assume 53 000 miles of township roads citing higher motorist taxes and insufficient funds for essential primary system improvements. The club editorial in Keystone Motorist argues takeover would raise maintenance costs and reduce revenue for key upgrades.
The Keystone Automobile Club urges against further gasoline tax hikes, arguing motorists would bear the burden. It calls for prioritizing Primary System improvements like replacement, widening and new construction instead of expanding township and rural road mileage.
Harrisburg reports 449 firms filed fictitious names with the Secretary of the Commonwealth in January and 91 foreign corporations registered. State revenue from these registrations totaled 3604 dollars.
Governor Pinchot announced a 22.89 percent staff cut at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, reducing employees from 651 to 502 by year end. December 28 saw 93 723 auto registrations and receipts of 1 273 983 dollars, with payroll down to 559 580 dollars from 714 452. Savings to taxpayers totaled 154 872, and officials cited improved service at lower cost.
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