Harrisburg Democrats clash over constitutional revision and relief
Governor Earle’s administration moves to ease relief funds with six one million dollar checks from Federal Relief, pushes for a constitutional revision, and orders a tax sales moratorium. Senate resistance grows as Democrats urge rapid reform while Republicans fear taxation and government reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Earle
Capitol Hill
Stont
Hough
Washington
Hopkins
Senate
House
Democratic House
Thomp
Norbe Pity, Staid and
Aaird
JB Verolainen
Pittsburgh Press
Commonwealth
Nazareth Man Ends Life With Shotgun
William A Hann 38 of Nort Green Street Nazareth died from self inflicted gunshot wounds near Carlo Hall after leaving the road. A World War veteran and former Penn Allen plant official, he is survived by his mother wife and three brothers. Funeral arrangements were held at his mother’s home with interment at Moorestown cemetery. Harold V Knecht Post American Legion attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Hann
Nort Green Street
Town
High Street
Nazareth
Black Rock
Carlo Hall
Matthew Morrow
E .N. Seyfried
Mainstreet
WC Nickel
Penn Allen Aat Company
Sabyllia Hann
Una Hann
Allentown
Ho Ho Hann
Los Angeles
Cal
Cha R Hann
Bath Ro
Elwood Fo Hann
Philadelphia
Woh Diehl
Moorestown
Harold V. Knecht Post
American Legion
Stricken During Funeral of Alexander Jackson Dies
Alexander Stuart Jackson 41 of Easton died after a heart attack at 3 PM while attending his mother in law Mrs. Clara Kichline’s funeral in Easton. He collapsed at her Stockertown road home and died about two and a half hours later at Easton Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Stuart Jackson
Easton
Clara Kichline
Stockertown Road
Kichline
Jackson
Troop 32 Boy Scouts Hold Big Meeting
Troop 32 held a meeting led by Scoutmaster Snyder with Rev. Minnich as guest speaker. First aid knot tying and signaling were taught. Several members, including Clarence Fehner and Robert Smith, were welcomed into the troop. Mothers night postponed to May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Bor
Cnet
Minn
Cajars
Flying Eagle
David Worman
Snyder
Minnich
Hilton Shafer
Robert Knorr
Bruce Doyle
Clarence Fehner
Earl Wilkins
Benjamin Shimer
Robert Smith
Donald Detweiler
Lions Club
Court of Honor
Board of Review
S M Snyder
M. Robert
Knorr Bruce Doyle
Scribe Clarence Fehne
Nazareth
Easton High School
Birthday celebration at Wasser home honors Mrs Wasser
A birthday party at Mr and Mrs Albert Wasser’s home Saturday evening celebrated Mrs Wasser’s birthday. Cards were played and refreshments served. Guests included Raymond Heller and family, Roy Knecht and family, Elwood Hoch and family, Arthur Shiffert and family, Haven Knecht and family, John Hagenach and family, Charles Knecht and Traudig families, Oswald family, Kratzer family, Kessler, Laudig and Wasser households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wasser
Charles P Knecht
Daniel Traudig
Earl
Raymond Oswald
Anna Knecht
Howard Kratzer
Lorraine
Ruth Kessler
Helen Laudig
Firemen's Ball Set for February Twenty Second in Odd Fellows Hall
Preparations underway for a prominent town event the annual firemen ball to be held February 22 at Odd Fellows Hall. The organizing committee includes Fran Simons general chairman and a long list of volunteers from the fire department and community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socba
Fran Simons
Prine Destroyer
Maynard Huber
Harold Howl Earl Smith
Lawrence Rice
Jats
Hoch
Piault Keuumerer
Elmer Kowmerer
Grant Teatuer
Claude Altemase
Robert Folwy
Fop Bahn Findon
M Wilin
Fhos
F Shier
Raph
S&s
Olly
Big Shooting Event at Nazareth Fair Grounds
The Nazareth Rod and Gun Club led by Clayton D. Vogel plans a large shoot at Nazareth Fair Grounds on Saturday February 23. Two matches will run with self loaded and factory loaded shells. Prizes include five first and five second per match, totaling twenty prizes. Participants urged to polish muskets and join the gathering with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth Rod & Gun Club
Clayton D. Vogel
Nazareth
Loere
Taken to Allentown Hospital in Serious Condition
Donald Heckman of Allentown, employed by Pennsylvania Power and Light, was taken to Allentown Hospital last week in serious condition. He is a younger son of Mr and Mrs Jon Heckman of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Heckman
Allentown
Pennsylvnia Power and Light Company
Civ
Allene Tuwim Hospital
Jon Heekmiin
Tow
Nazareth Woman's Club Meeting Moves to Bangor
Nazareth Woman's Club held a regular meeting at Nazareth High School with Mrs. Ralph Fry presiding. A program by H. S. students was to be presented in Bangor on February 25, with club members traveling to support the Bangor Woman's Club program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazreth Womans Club
Nazareth High School
Ralph Fry
H. 8 S
Nazareth Woman's Club
Bangor
Bangor Woman's Club
Entertain D Friends by Mr James Eo Kemmerey
Mr James Eo Kemmerey entertained friends at their Moorestown and Aluta homes on a Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Eugene Hoytman, Mr and Mrs Samuel Oplir and daughters, Mrs Eugene Kostenbader and children, Mr and Mrs Flor d Knauss and daughter, Elwood Auss, Mr and Mrs Howard Getz and son, Mrs James Werner, Bushkill Centre. The evening featured card games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eo Kemmerey
Eugene Hoytman
Samuel Oplir
Moorestown
Eugene Kostenbader
Aluta
Flord Knauss
Elwood Auss
Howard Getz
James Werner
Bushkill Centre
Surprise party honors Mr. Weiss birthday at South Broad home
A pleasant surprise party was held Sunday at Mr. and Mrs Steward Weiss's South Broad street home for Mr. Weiss's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Stewart and their sons Elwood Floyd and George of Jacksonville, Russell Weiss and family of Bethlehem, Charles Flick and Kathryn of Cross Roads, Edith Seigfried Doris Schaffer of Bath, Irene Stewart, Edwin Weiss, Lloyd Weiss, Lester Weiss, Stella Weiss of Nazareth, and Oliver West of Moorestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward Weiss
South Broad Street
Weiss
William Stewart
Elwood
Floyd
George
Jacksonville
Russell Weiss
Bethlehm
Charles Flick
Kathryn
Cross Roads
Edith Seigfried
Doris Schaeffer
Bath
Irene Stewart Edwin Weiss
Lloyd Weiss
Lester Weiss
Stella Weiss
Nazareth
Oliver West
Moorestown
SONS OF VETERANS MEETING CAPTAIN OWEN RICE CAMP 20
The Auxiliary of Captain Owen Rice Camp 20 Sons of Union Veterans will hold their meeting Friday evening. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Owen Rice
Sons of Union Veterans
Joint Birthday Party Honors Mrs Renner and Mr Pritchman
A double birthday party was hosted at Mrs Ellen Renner's home on Sunday honoring Mrs Renner and Mr Charles Pritchman. Guests received many beautiful and useful gifts, a delicious dinner was served, and everyone reported an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Renner
Whitfield Street
Pennsylvania Highway Plan Brings Hope for Relief
The article quotes Governor George E. Allan stating his administration will pursue a full program of highway and street construction to boost employment and fuel recovery. It argues that road work supports more workers through material supply and related industries, predicting a brighter economic outlook for Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
George Ho
Galleck
Nepal
Sequetur
A constructive traffic problem for states
The article argues traffic deaths and injuries threaten American families with 36 000 killed and over a million injured in 1934. It calls for uniform drivers license laws financial responsibility statutes and uniform traffic rules. It urges modern enforcement driving instruction and adult education through community programs to spur action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference On Street and Highway Safety
United States Bureau of Public Roads
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
The
National Safety Council
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Municipal Boards of Education
Education Division
National Bureau of Casualts and Surety Underwriters
Durin Matty
Radio Association Meets at YMCA for Weekly Session
The local Radio Association held a Friday meeting at the YMCA with Vice President Romaine Ruhl presiding. Six new members joined including Leon Richter and Harvey Buss. Lester Lerch led a second weeks course on radio fundamentals and a committee planned a static detector. The group, over twenty members strong, will continue weekly with Amizon Billheimer listed sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio and Amateur Association
YMC
Romaine Ruhl
Leon Richter
Earl Auderried
Bernard Uhler
Edwin Kirby
Ernest Wilkins
Harvey Buss
Lester Lerch
Joli Allen
R William Werkheiser
Thomas St Ner
YMCA
Reduced Gas Rates for Nazareth Regions Announced
Harrisburg February 9 reduced gas rates to Metropolitan Edison customers in Easton Elizabeth town Hamburg and Nazareth will take effect March 4 according to a Public Service Commission announcement. The rates set per 1000 cubic feet and a minimum charge structure apply with prices ranging from ten to twenty cents for usage, details partially provided for different consumption blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Metropolitan Edison Conmany
Easton
Elizabethtown
Hamburg
Estate sale hearing in Orphans Court grants farm transfer
Victor Ro Schmidt administrator of Arthur G Sehumatat estate appeared before Judge Judie William McKeen and asked permission to sell a farm portion to Donald Phare of Berhielem for a sum subject to encumbrances. The court granted permission for the sale and Phare will carry out the purchase near the ravine raising a fund to cover the necessary costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Ro Schmidt
Arthur G. Sehumatat
Judie
Wiliam McKeen
Tarme
Arthur Sehaidt
Donald Pharo
Berhielem
Phare Wall
Nazareth School Board Holds Monthly Session
The Nazareth school board met Monday with all members present. Treasurer reported January balance and February 1 totals including sinking funds. Tax receipts for January and payments approved. PTA auditorium use requested for fall council meeting. Kenneth Abel noted as permanent appointee. SERB projects discussed demolition of condemned wing and athletic field completion. new SERB applications to be filed. Fence around athletic field to be priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth School Board
Cr. Martin
Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher County Council
North Broad Street
Parent Teacher Association Meets Thursday Evening
The P T A gathered Thursday evening behind the school in the rear of the Hagaseta A Cheer building. The president led talks with Dr Mert FooTlaan and other officers about election duties and neighborhood concerns. A small audience listened as readings and a short program concluded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felryak
Awad
Fred Murgsiy
Anniversary Observed By 200 For Odd Fellows Founder
A 200 member gathering marked the anniversary of Thomas Wildey, founder of the IOOF. Kenneth Barrall opened the program and introduced Clarence Fehnel as chairman. Rev. H C Snyder led prayers, the IOOF orchestra performed, and speakers included Charles L. Shimer and Prof. George A Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth F Wekuh
Thomas Wilder
IO. O.F
Noble
Kenneth Barrall
Clarence Fehnel
H. C. Snyder
Harry Miller
Charles L. Shimer
Thomas Wildey
HC Snyder
Odd Fellowship
George A. Grim
Northampton County
Rebekah Ruth
Naomi
William Frack
H C Snyder
Junior High School Operetta Promises Quality Evening
A lively report on the Junior High School operetta, thanking teachers and pupils for a joint effort. The article lists cast members including Bert McKenty, Grace Applegate, and many students, noting the production’s promising quality and a reception with the American consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethea
Lonsul
Alexander Appletree
Bert
Long
Dune
Clarivets Lab
Ted Paydilie Metin
Huber
Mostinor
Peery
Mixa
Soni Amorim Salon
Harrison Bauman
Abe
Roy Anan
Mae Hew
Grace Neunjever
Mild
Clarence Ten
Dria Wiewi
Youne
Anny Gradwohl
Rlapper
Mary Kise Ar- Jere Murr
Ark Nave
Rohn Thongs Sebindt
Kathro Thier
Dorothy Tne
Virginia Clewell
Naomi Keller
Jennie Kow- Alark
Lester Smith
Mildred Snyder
Myra Noll
Mildred Clewell
Josephine Edelman
Catherine Gaudesh
Millicent Gold
Alma Kline
Elsie Lovell
Mae
Victoria Ruth
Mildred Beck
Lorraine Ever
Isabelle Frantz
Naomi Harper
Margaret Nagle
Ada Snyder
Lorraine Thomas
Grace Applegate
Marion Rohrbach
Virginia Stier
Behind the Republican Scenes at Harrisburg
Harrisburg report on internal Republican debates over constitutional changes. Senate and House leaders clash on delaying a convention to revise the constitution, debt limits, and federal aid, with figures like Margiotti and Owens voicing views as Democrats and reform groups oppose fast action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Avooney
Jo Margiotti
Degishrator Owlett
Homsher
Penna
Pennsylvania
Margiotti
Pillip Drvid Bookstaker
Howe
Senate
Bookstaker
Constitution Defence League
Regu
Hauptmann Trial by Jurors and Public Debate
Fragmented OCR describes reaction to the Hauptmann trial focusing on jury doubts and press commentary. It notes perceived failures in justice and public interest surrounding the case and its influence on legal ethics and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedce
Pps
Pridesston Amd
Inmate of County Hopes for Show of Force in Court
An inmate at Kiowa County Hospital faced a stabbing incident as authorities investigate a attempt to threaten staff. The attack occurred near the lake area and involved a confrontation with a nurse and a male detainee. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
Kings Daugsters Elect New Treasurer in Circle Meeting
The Mora Vien Church gathering of the Anta Nischmann King Daughters Circle elected Miss Emily Hartzer as treasurer to replace Mrs Charles Kiefer who is moving to Charleston West Virginia. Mrs Laura Encke presented Hartzer with a beautiful picture as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anta Nischmann
King
Mora- Vien
Ferrar
Frank Martin Boveident Owas
Emily Hartzer
Charles Kiefer
Charleston
West Virginia
Laura Encke
Ladies Nite at Nazareth Lions Club dazzles with program
Ninety nine married ladies attended a turkey dinner at the Nazareth Lions Club Ladies Nite ahead of St. Valentine’s Day. Dr Krebs of New York City delivered an uplifting talk, with music by local youths and flowers presented to all the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Lidia
Turkey
Dr Stank
Kreus
New York City
Krebs
Social gathering includes many town residents for Pinochle
A group of locals hosted an evening at Walnut Street featuring 4 chicken dinners. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Edelman and daughters Josephine, with Mr and Mrs Shiffler, Willan Hommel, Alybett Roureogai, Bath, Glenn Jones, Bangor, and Mr and Mrs Robert Vig family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mioo
John Edelman
Walnut Street
and Shiffler
Willan Hommel
Alybett Roureogai
Bath
Glenn Jones
Bangor
Robert Vig
and Edelman
Josephine
Local Social Event Honors Attendees and Prizes
An evening gathering featured guests including Mrs Curtin Boloten Mrs William Jacobs Mrs Vitles Eineeht Mrs Asher Hahn and others. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Brobst Mel Leyport and Mrs Jacobs for unspecified achievements amid a festive program with food and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frack
Curtin Boloten
William Jacobs
Vitles
Asher Hahn
George Leopold
Alfred Reevest
Clarence Mitchell
Brobst
Mel Leyport
Jacobs
Death at County Home Claims 90 Year Old Resident
Mrs Amanda Ruch aged 90 died at the county home on Saturday afternoon from a heart attack. She was admitted from Forks township on October 6, 1944. Survived by son Charles Ruch of Forks township and daughter Mrs Harry Werner of Baseton. Interment held yesterday at Church Hill Cemetery near Martins Creek. Mr and Mrs Ralph Kahier and daughter Kathryn spent Saturday at Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Ruch
Unty
Forks Township
Charles Ruch
Harry Werner
Baseton
Church Hill Cemetery
Martin's Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bart Pea
Nazareth Fair Grounds
Allentown Hospital
Womans Club
Mebrting
Sons OF Veterans Meeting
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Rtate
Yatie
Erin Peckie Cavan
Radio Association Meets
Amizon Billheimer
Kraemer Hosiery
Schmidt Farms
Kenneth Abel
Parent-Teacher Association Meets
Sing Lo
Auditor General's Department
Logislae
County
Hove
Aetemptes
Stic
Tata
Nina Onan
Kings Daugsters Circle
Ralph Kahier
South Main
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