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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
5
Moravian Church lists multiple services and events led by Rev. Paul S. Meinert with a twenty sixth Scout Movement anniversary, plus activities from St. John’s Lutheran St. Johns Evangelical Reform Church Human Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Schofneck Moravian and Berean groups. Includes Sunday School sermons, youth activities, catechetical classes, and midweek prayers.
A fragmentary account depicts John the Baptist doubting whether Jesus is the Messiah while imprisoned. He questions in solitude, but seeks guidance from Jesus, who replies with a message of mercy and proof through miracles and teachings, strengthening John’s faith. It emphasizes John’s courage to bring doubts to his Master and the comforting affirmation he receives.
The text outlines a religious lesson tied to Luke and Mark with a vivid portrayal of John the Baptist as a prophetic voice in the desert. It notes Jesus calling John a burning and shining light and suggests early perceptions of Jesus and John as linked figures, referencing Dr Matheson’s view on John as the first Christian.
Sunday School at 9 13 a m followed by Reformed service at 10 15 by Rev C A Ingallation of officers postponed to Saturday March 14 due to absence. Newly elected officers include President Katherine Fern Raid One Corresponding Secretaries Maire Edelman Kathryn Laubach Treasurer Ruth Johnson. Passion Sunday evening service to be held by the Girls Missionary Guild.
Inclement weather moved the Missionary Guild meeting to Sunday evening February 23. Lent services at Dryland Church start February 27 with Rev. J A Klick and Rev. C A Butz in charge. Adult night school at Hecktown School House plans cooperative talks under Farm Bureau auspices with weekly Wednesday meetings. Foreign Mission service Sunday morning features a sermon by Rev. Butz. Ladies Aid observed annual work day last Tuesday with quilts made and a chicken dinner served. Senior Choir members and organist Charles Landis enjoyed a chicken and ham dinner at Shankweiler's on the Slatington highway.
Sunday School starts at 9 20 a m followed by Reformed services led by Rev J Ehret The St Thomas Brotherhood indoor quest team beat Holy Trinity 31 to 25 on Tuesday at Holy Trinity court Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Lucas Mrs Susan Young and Miss Emma Young to Rev and Mrs V J Bauer Mrs M G Young visiting Allentown with Harry Lazarus and Pearl Warner Meats canning demo at the Moser home supervised by Marguerite F Erickson Northamp ton County Home Economics Extension notes jury duty in East and improving patients at St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem include Mrs Nevin Kemmerer and Mrs Joseph Saeger plus home activity details and community updates
Emmanuelsville hosts morning services then 10 15 am services as families from Palmerton Danielsville Bath Allentown Chapma Quarties and Quarries visited Harvey Miltenberger M Danke and Zellner households. Neighbors Roy Hoch Fehner Dankel and Hoch enjoyed weekend gatherings with various families during the past week.
Raymond Pitcairn argues Congress must curb public spending as tax revenue shrinks. He notes that tax takes rose from one eighth of national income in 1928 to over a fifth by 1995, urging policymakers to reduce government spending rather than seek higher taxes. He stresses the burden on workers and future generations.
Sunday School will be held Sunday at 9 00 a m followed by Reformed services at 10 00 led by Rev H Clauss Mrs George Buskirk has returned home after a stay in Allentown Mrs Ayrus Koehler was Monday guest of Mr and Mrs Victor Hoch Robert Miller is spending time at Cross Roads Sterling Kunkel recently visited Mr and Mrs James Eberts Aa on
Mrs Corna Stoffler leaves for Florida with tourists for a month. Nazareth guests include Mr and Mrs Dott Frankenfield and Mr and Mrs John Howell at Mrs Hack's birthday dinner. Graversville party visits Metxsell family. Darrohn and Martin family members visit in Nazareth. Pysher and Bauman households host and travel between Palmer Township East Stroudsburg Mt. Pleasant and Stroudsburg. Lincoln birthday play planned for Parents Teachers meeting. Esther Pasini shows improvement after hospital stay.
Mrs Luther Houck notes a box social at the Helping Hand Bible Class in the Congregational Sunday School basement Thursday evening. The Reformed Woman's Missionary of St Peter's Church meets Thursday evening at Mrs Warren J Heiney's home. Women's Missionary Societies of several churches plan a mission study class at Grace Lutheran Belfast on Saturday February 29 with 2 pm and 7 30 pm sessions, the book Women Under the Southern Cross discussed. Rev Paul D Morentz
Rev Morentz a converted Jew and Lutheran missionary to Jews in Philadelphia. covered dish lunch served between sessions. Various families hosted Sunday guests in Easton and Plainfield. Scouts Auxiliary met at Fire Hall with Lillian Jones chairing. Mrs Raymond Wagner named president. Monthly meetings set for Welsh Congregational Church. Auxiliary to support Scout projects and funding for camping.
An old style drug claim promotes a nocturnal bladder remedy using Juniper oil and Bucha leaves in green tablets to flush acids and waste. It promises four days to effect, noting relief from irritation, frequent urges, and nocturnal awakenings, with a cheerful line about returning to regular sleep and vigor.
Short plays by scouts with local talent are planned for March. The auxiliary meets on Tuesday evening February 25. Mothers and friends of scouts are urged to attend. A program by the Flying Eagle, Indian and Bob White patrol entertained attendees including Mrs. Schmander and son Kermit, C. C. Heller, Norman Sylvester, Arlo Edwards, and many other local residents.
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