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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
1
The county tax rate remains seven mills following a unanimous vote led by Elwood Bauman. The decision, endorsed on recommendation of the committee, preserves current local funding levels for the area.
Sylvia Beck 17 died after a lingering illness at Mt. A Jing. The Nazareth Moravian Church daughter, survivor list incomplete. Nazareth Fair Grounds sold at public auction to Leighton Scott for 10000 dollars by mortgage attorneys. funds to wind up Northampton County Agricultural Society affairs. The sale followed a stockholders meeting. first mortgage bonds of 9500 dollars remain unpaid. The purchaser’s plans are undecided and may be announced in spring. Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the Y tonight at 7 45 includes music by Barie Hartzel and Barie Kern, Mae Weisley directs group singing, Dr Kemp speaks on preschool environments.
Five men and one woman were arrested and charged in the $5,000 daylight hold up of the American hotel on January 16. Suspects Joseph McCormick and Stefan McCormick, both age 21, from Astoria and New Jersey, plus Otto and Jacob Stahl, Frank Calmar, and Mrs. Julian Horvath, were named in county reports. Police say the robbers beat the Fehrs, escaped in Calmar’s car, then met Horvath on the Easton highway before fleeing. Further details promised on Page Five.
In Monmouth county New Jersey three step sons contest the will of Rudolph Babp noting undue influence and alleged weakness in capacity at execution. The 900000 estate left to the decedent by the former National Bank president is being disputed with hearings before Judge Truax as Maxwell Easton argues for the caveat and contest.
Fire alarm at 1:45 p m sent Vigilance Hose Company to A G Braemer home on Washington Street. Fire started between walls near the north wall between second floor and attic, water damage ruined some clothes and valuables, estimated loss 890 to 1000 dollars partly insured. Grandson smelled smoke overnight but found no active fire on inspection.
Samuel Zeller, instructor in Greek and German at Moravian College, Bethlehem, was ordained a deacon of the Central Moravian church in Bethlehem by Bishop J Taylor Hamilton. Despite bad weather a large congregation attended the Sunday evening service.
The Northampton area weekly Rotary meeting at the M C A dining hall featured new member Dr E A Seyfried and guests from the Rotarian club including Roy Kostenbader Harry Hartman John L Roth and L A Elsenhard. An attendance prize went to Dr J A Fraunfelder. The Senior Choir from St Johns Reform church attended a fried oyster dinner with a musical program and several solo performances. A 6 year old boy, Harry Fifield, is ill with scarlet fever prompting quarantine. Chief Burgess J H Fulmer and Mrs Fulmer returned from a Florida motor trip.
Rev John Campbell Moore was installed as pastor of the Grove Presbyterian church in Danville with an installation sermon by Rev Dr James Robinson of North Side Presbyterian Bethlehem. Moore is son in law of Mr and Mrs H O Smith Bethlehem and son of Rev O E Moore Newfoundland Wayne county formerly pastor of First Moravian Eas ton. He previously served as pastor of the Presbyterian church at Delaware Water Gap.
The Nazareth Woman's Club featured a patriotic program led by Elwood Anangst and a social hour. Plans were announced for a Spring Fashion Show at Odd Fellows Hall on February 19 with models presenting gowns and party dresses from Chanle Patey Lanvin and Red Fern. The club also donated 25 dollars to the Red Cross drought relief fund and observed Washington and Lincoln anniversaries with a pledge and music.
Rev. T. K. Vogler leads dedication of the new First Congregational church in Walla Walla Washington on February 1. The brick New England style building adjoins a parish house at Palouse and Alder streets forming a complete religious complex. The church features a four column Ionic portico a white interior Kimbal organ and brass fixtures.
St Johns Lutheran choir was honored with a banquet by the Church Council in the church social rooms last Thursday evening. About sixty five choir members attended with their wives and husbands along with other church members. The event featured decorated tables in yellow and green and a German menu.
Sadie M Messinger 32 widow of Henry Messinger of Easton died by her own hand at her Chatham home after despondency over her husband's death on Thanksgiving 1930. She left a note asking for care of her three children Anna 9 Bertha 7 and Carol 2 with her brother Arthur Hartley. Her youngest daughter Carol’s cries drew neighbors who found the body.
Health officials push beyond birth registration to classify natality. The February Bulletin notes crude birth rates miss sex color and legitimacy elements. A 1929 state birth tabulation reveals significant data. Continued on last page.
Under Rev J A Klick the Lions Club held a bi monthly dinner at the M C A dining hall. A visiting Bethlehem Lions Club delegation led by H J Weigner was welcomed and invited to the next Bethlehem meeting where Ira H Thomas will speak.
Mrs. Eus of Moore Township Lehigh County probated on Saturday bequeaths her $1500 estate to grandchildren. Before division $50 goes to Emmanuel church for a cemetery lot. Half of the remainder to Annie K E Ritter. the other half split between three grandchildren with household goods to the Youngs and Lottie Young. George F. Kunkle named executor. dated September 10, 1924. Oliver Siffles and Reuben Kramer as witnesses.
Nathan Fenstermaker aged 68 from Moore township near Delp's fell down a flight of stairs at his home and died instantly. He was a lifelong carpenter and is survived by seven grandchildren, four sisters, and several children. Funeral services were held at his home with burial in Christchurch family plot.
Through local generosity from Nazareth and neighboring towns, the Nazareth Red Cross chapter has nearly completed its Drought Relief Fund goal. They began with 8500 from treasury and encouraged memberships to contribute through bank and office appeals. Local organizations and individuals pledged support including churches and service clubs.
Rev. R. H. Brennecke of Schoeneck attends a State Education committee meeting in Philadelphia to help organize a leadership training conference for the county convention at Indianland on May 8 and 9. Easton District will hold its executive meeting at the Y M C A ahead of the March 2 district convention at St. Luke's Lutheran with Dr. C. A. Hauser as speaker. Friendship Chests from Northampton County schools aid the Philippines project as districts report totals.
The Department of Agriculture reports on practices that show the most consistent smut control in the spring wheat belt. Observations focus on field methods and timing to reduce losses and improve yield.
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