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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses contrasting worldviews from ancient to modern times. It contrasts chaotic modern minds with historic groups, noting factions that promote DO AS THOU WILT versus strict acceptance of THE TRUTH. The piece references ZINZENpoor and unnamed followers and hints at a larger philosophical dispute.
A fire damaged Ross Common Water Works and nearby facilities near Wind Gap on Saturday. Superintendent Lehrich and manager Willard Mouck reported the scene and estimated losses around twenty thousand dollars. Authorities investigated the blaze affecting the Bethlehem area.
Mrs Elwood Siegfried of Miston and her husband celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at home with two grandchildren present.
Nasareth Rotarians enjoyed a program of music led by Wilson Zellner. Roswell P. Johnson was welcomed as a new Tatamy member. The club learned Dr Thomas H A Stiles of Boulton Nasareth received a state appointment as superintendent.
Dr Thomas H A Stites of Bolton near Nasareth has been named superintendent of the move to the state hospital. Formerly with Cresson Hospital he recently retired and now undertakes the new role. He is married to the daughter of the late Granville Henry and lives at the Henry Estate in Bolton.
A Sunday evening program at St John’s features anthems by the choir, organ and piano duet, and vocal solos. Guest soloist Ralph Sterner of Allentown, trained by Prof Br Miller and others, has given many eastern concerts since 1888. Nasareth and surrounding communities are invited.
The regular monthly meeting at Legion Home on South Main Street was led by president Roy Kostenbader with twenty nine members present. Stewart from Northampton County Game Protector praised local game conditions and club work. Deputy Protector Burwell spoke, and the next club meeting is set for March 13 with a State Game representative expected.
After the February meeting, the younger members of the club will host a social hour with refreshments and entertainments. The event will honor Lincoln and Washington with a special color scheme and birthday commemorations, led by the committee members.
The Lions Club heard an illustrated talk on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge by W T Doughtery Bethlehem Steel Co. resident manager. Introduced by F Fehnel, the meeting announced a Feb 28 address by Rev J W Bare Summit Hill State Legion Chaplain. Five new members were admitted: Robert Pauley Sylvester Kern B Adams Miller and Fehr.
The General Committee of Nazareth Bi Centenn ial Celebration met Monday evening in a spirited session. A G Kern presided outlining future tasks while J A Fetheroff reported on publicity plans and an official seal. Campaign efforts showed strong support with over $1500 cash and $765 pledged, and a target of 2500 names. The group moved to incorporate under Nasareth Pa Bi Centennial Committee and arrange a Four County Firemen's Convention. Next meeting set for March 13 at the M C A.
Mrs Jennie Mitchell, born February 20 1858 in Hartwick Township Warren County New Jersey, quietly marks her 81st birthday Monday at son Clarence Mitchells home 20 South Whitefield Street Nazareth. She married Isaac Mitchell July 3 1860. he died 1916. The couple had eight children four living Clarence D John Vannatta Edward and Mrs Floyd Kiefer eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Item and friends extend birthday wishes.
A meeting of The Bi-Centennial Campaign Committee drew forty-two members with praise for public spirit and consent to extend the patron list deadline by three months. An ensuing notice invites all Northampton County weight lifters to a February 21 gathering at the M C A to form teams.
Rev Werner Marx reported on church and school activity comparisons between Nicaragua and the United States during the Mina Association gathering. The Sion oaoas orchestra conducted by Marvin Reitz performed several selections. A membership report by Mrs Helen Thomas showed 368 active members. A 65 award for the home team with most attending parents went to Mrs Amy Benauss Pup View building for a prize toward pictures or books. The march meeting will be under the program committee led by Mrs Earl Stroh ran. A cake and candy sale by the Young Ladies Bible Class of the Moravian Church was set for February 25 at Nazareth Hardware. A doughnut sale by St John’s Lutheran Adult Bible Class was planned for February 21 in the church basement.
At a Nazareth Athletic Association meeting sponsors of the Nazareth Scholastics Football Team decided to enter the Lehigh Valley Football League but will again sponsor a reemer held on Friday. (Continued on Last Page)
The January report shows total enrollment 1405 with 587 in grades, 379 in junior high, and 439 in senior high. Attendance averages 97 percent for the month and 96 percent for the term with Carly attendance around 1362. Absences due to illness or valid reasons totaled several days. substitutes covered Miss Etschman and Miss Knauss with Mrs. Frack and Mrs. Burton Andrews filling in. Seven accidents caused a loss of 24 days from continued om Last Page.
Armory H. Waite Jr spoke to Nazareth Woman's Club members and guests on With Admiral Byrd at Little America, bringing an Eskimo dog from the expedition. Miss Florence L. Nicholas presided during the February meeting held in the high school. Upcoming events included a benefit movie by the welfare committee and a March 7 Bi-Centennial drive-related gathering hosted by Mrs. Floyd N. Wagner.
Squadron No 415 Sons of the Legion will close a model airplane building contest at their March 8 meeting with a $2 prize for the winner. Three candidates were initiated this week. A bake sale is slated for February 25 at the Legion Home. Committees named last week include refreshment Wilson Rissmiller John Nagle Eugene Nagle and Roger Serfass and membership Donald Metz Wallace Keen James Fetherolf George Milkovits Ray John Nagle and Eugene Nagle. The membership committee held a brief meeting Tuesday evening.
Samuel B. Marx son of Mrs H B Marx Gray Cottage Nazareth Pa earned a place on Moravian College Dean's List for the first semester. He is Moravian senior pursuing arts and active in literary governing and music life. Joseph E Swavely son of Mr and Mrs E H Swavely Nazareth Pa 206 E Center St also earned Dean's List at Moravian Bethlehem where he is a junior.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ernst longtime East Lawn residents marked their 53rd wedding anniversary last Saturday. In good health, they have lived in their present home since marriage. He worked in farming and real estate shaping the local community. They wed by Rev David Kuhns at St Johns Union Church Nazareth. Mrs Ernst, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Dennis, was born July 25 1886 in Nockamixon Township Bucks County. Mr Ernst, born March 20 1882 in East Lawn, is son of the late William and Eleanor Ernst.
An unexpected wind storm with heavy rain yesterday at eleven damaged Nazareth and Tatamy area infrastructure. Corn cribs, alfalfa dehydration equipment, telephone poles, and trees were blown onto the Nazareth Tatamy highway and Beth chem Nazareth pike, with detours required. Roof fragments, uprooted trees, and torn radio aerials littered streets as Broad Street structures lost portions of roofs and a trapdoor. Barometer reportedly stood at 2000 before the gusts.
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs Simon P Bowers of Belfast marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with children grandchildren and many friends in attendance. A supper was served on two elaborately decorated tables and the house was dressed in white and gold. A baptism was performed as part of the celebration.
The Board of Judges found the task too large to finish tabulations by February 30. More than 2,500,000 entries have been recorded so far and substantial work remains to select winners before the announcement.
School board session led by William M Bennett Jr presiding notes year 1999 figures. Receipts tallied 7 643 14 dollars while expenditures reach 90 472 35 leaving a small balance of 701 56 as of February 1. Continued in next page.
David Knecht of Bushkill Center Township died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock due to infirmities of old age. Born February 1 in Bushkill Township, he would have been 98 next Tuesday. He was a longtime mail carrier between Chapman Quarries and Capetta and later farmed. Survived by daughter Ida M. Brecht, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Funeral at his home Saturday 2:30 PM with services at JeHOWAH Union Church Bushkill Center. Interment in adjoining cemetery officiated by Rev. H. D. Clauss.
At Lehighton High Lenberg College and the Seminary, the late Rev. Wa Berk served the parish for 22 years. The new pastor will begin his duties in February at the Lehighton parish succeeding the long serving minister.
Mr and Mrs Prank of Mauch Chunk St announce the birth of a seven pound son at Easton Hospital. Mr and Mrs William of South Main St report a seven pound daughter.
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