Guest Pastor and Layman Speak in Reform Church
Charles Shimer Masareth a layman spoke at Sunday School while Rev Dr A V Castleman Philadelphia General Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board preached at the worship service. Both talks drew large audiences and inspired attendees. The congregation will join with other churches next Sunday to liquidate the remaining debt of 88000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Christ Ev.Reformed Church
Foreign Mission
Charles Shimer
Masareth
A. V. Castleman
Philadelphia
Foreign Mission Board
Cement Plants Close Amid Unemployment and Local News
The National and Pennsylvania Dixie Cement Plants shut down February 1 for an indefinite period leaving Emson Silk Co as the sole local employer with a 10 percent wage reduction. Unemployment checks began arriving in Bath starting with Lewis Kopfer and several others. Rev Helfferich organized a catechetical class to meet Sundays, with Palm Sunday confirmation planned. A Fried Oyster Supper by the Consistory is set for February 17. Local residents attended plays in Northampton and Allentown events, with various social and political activities noted among Bathites and visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania- Dixie
Emson Silk Co
R. H. Helfferich
Northampton
Cleopatra
Charles Graver
William J. Musick Jr
Louise Harding
Young Men's Democratic Club
State Exchange Hotel
Bath
Masonic Temple
Allentown
John E. Beers
Clark P. Smith
William Bachman
David Smith
Harvey J. Moser
Joseph Anangst
Hecktown
Roy H. Rohr
Women
Democratic Club
Vernie
Philadelphia
J. Evan Hirtle
Frederick Frantz Jr
Frank Sencenbach
Rosa Moser
Auto Collision at Chapman Quarries Injures Driver
Friday morning at 6 30 four autos were involved near the Chapman Quarries Railroad depot on a curve in the state highway as icy roads caused a crash. Harry Labarre suffered a compound knee fracture and facial lacerations and was taken to St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Jacob Fehnel received minor cuts and bruises.
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Chapman Quarries
Harry Labarre
Jacob Fehnel
Fehnel
Thomas Graver
Harvey Fenstermaker
Sterling Graver
Cross Roads
Bath
Graver
Labarre
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
Bath Briefs From Town Council Meeting And Visitors
The Monthly Meeting of Town Council occurred Monday evening. William Kunkle Jr a Philadelphia student was a weekend visitor with his parents. Lucien Neff recently transferred from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh receives word his company will locate him in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
William Kunkle Jr
Philadelphia
Lucien Neff
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
N. Y
Surprise Party for Miss Grace Oplinger in Hecktown
Grace Oplinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Coplinger celebrated at Harry Michael farm with 23 guests from Temple University Philadelphia. Gifts were given and games played. Attendees included Eva Lakey Alice Lerch Mildred Bengston Louise Harding Mary Virginia Ernest William Musick Jr Charles Graver Fore Payne Robert Lerch George Michael Henry Fehnel Norman Siffies Eugene Hartzell Carl Rehrig Leon Reimer Elizabeth Remmel and the Oplingers plus the Michaels.
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Grace Oplinger
Norman Coplinger
Temple University
Philadelphia
Harry Michael
Hecktown-Easton Road
Miss Oplinger
Eva Lakey
Alice Lerch
Mildred Bengston
Louise Harding
Mary Virginia Ernest
William Musick Jr
Charles Graver
Payne
Robert Lerch
George Michael
Henry Fehnel
Norman Silfies
Eugene Hartzell
Carl Rehrig
Leon Reimer
Elizabeth Remmel
Oplinger
Miss Michael
State Marks 25th Anniversary of Concrete Roads
The Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission notes twenty-five years of concrete highways begun with a 1912 half mile Chalk Hill Ellistown road in Payette county. The Easton to Bethlehem U S 22 segment, built 1915 16, remains a backbone route bearing heavy wartime and daily traffic. Today over 7,000 vehicles use it, and the surface still endures with smooth, economical operation.
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Pennsylvania
State Publicity Commission
Statz Highway Department
Payette County
Chalk Hill-Ellittsville
U. S 22
Easton
Bethlehem
Bethehem
Allentown
Sins Against the Land Education Call to Teach Conservation
The article argues for updating education to stress land as a vital natural resource and prudent management for national survival. It cites the United States covering about 1.9 billion acres as the result of historical acquisitions and colonization, urging teachers to instill conservation in youth to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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Continental
United States
Call for wiser use of land and public domain
A reflection on the massive Public Domain, urging private ownership, condemning past harms, and stressing the need for better land stewardship. It argues that education and moral values unlock resource value and calls for coordinated government action, vocational training, and social justice to secure a brighter future.
Hospitals as Hotel Dieu and the three Cs
In a fact piece by A R Hazzard Supt Easton Hospital the author argues that hospitals in their early days were called Hotel Dieu and that care should center on courtesy consideration and comfort. He emphasizes that beds are never free and someone pays the bill and that all hospital staff from intern to maid must treat guests accordingly to maintain the Hotel Dieu ideal.
Bulletin launched for Pennsylvania Highways Travel Clubs
A bi monthly bulletin service for members of Pennsylvania Highways Travel Clubs has been started by the Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission. It aims to foster inter club relations and stimulate local activities by sharing news of major tours and programs planned by clubs along with other items of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Highways
Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission
Count Zinzendorf Skyway recall ties legend to bridge name
The proposed Lehigh River bridge on U S Route 909 between Lehighton and Weissport may be named the Count Zinzendorf Skyway. The Moravian missionary Count Zinzendorf, born 1700 in Dresden, inspired Bethlehem Nazareth and Moravian missions in Pennsylvania. legends say a rattlesnake protected him from natives, contributing to his enduring influence.
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Harrisburg
Nicholas Zinzendorf
Pennsylvania
Zinzendorf
Lehigh River
U. S
Lehighton
Welssport
Count Zinsendorf
Dresden
Germany
Count Zinzendorf
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Zin Xendorf
New York
Isreal
Asia
America
Bering Strait
Zingendorf
Europe
Our State
Employers face final 1937 payroll tax at 1.8 percent
Secretary Ralph M. Bashore warned Pennsylvania employers that the final contribution to the Unemployment Compensation Fund for 1937 must be postmarked by January 31, 1938 at 1.8 percent of payroll. Starting with the first quarter of 1938 in April, the rate rises to 2.7 percent as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
Bashore
Caleb Pusey house, Chester’s oldest dwelling in Pennsylvania
The Caleb Pusey house in Chester Delaware county, built in 1683, is noted as the oldest standing dwelling in Pennsylvania and a historic attraction. The landmark highlights early colonial architecture and figures in regional history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Delaware County
Caleb Pusey
Pennsylvania
Sorbol-Quadruple Thyroid Liniment Notice
Small bottle Sorbol-Quadruple colorless liniment advertised for thyroid support. Apply twice daily. claims rapid relief and numerous users. Information at drug stores and local contact Paul W. Heckman. testimonial from Mrs. A A Marshall of Philadelphia states she was relieved eight years ago and will share experiences.
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Paul W. Heckman
A. A. Marshall
N. 15Th
Philadelphia
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Lewis Kopfer
North Chestnut Street
J. Franklin Motson
Robert
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Joseph Graham
Cheltenham
George W. Kreidler
Mark R. Kreidler
New York City
William E. Ervin
William Smith
J. F. Beers
Moward E. Weisley
Tatamy
Herbert R. Bensing
Moorestown
Bath, Pa
R. E. Saeger
Whitfield St
DR. W. Cal. Nickel
Main Street
Nazareth, Pa
Chapman
Dr. Kolb
Leon Kolb
Main St
Pirthday Party
Shook Hall Square
Standard
Ford
A. R. Hazzard
Easton Hospital
Tels
Travel Club News
Land Bank
Francis G. Myers the
Northampton Co
New Writian
Herrnhut
Bilver Brook
Stockertown, PA
Baymicat
Albany
Austin
Tampa
Tacoma
Washington
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