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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary historical note discusses religious figures and aims. It reflects on beliefs, deeds, and the enduring influence of spiritual leaders like Zinzendorf and Whitefield, highlighting their human frailty and quest for divine guidance in shaping salvation narratives.
Milton W. Johnson, 02 years old, prominent in civic and religious circles in Tatamy, died at his home. A Bushkill Township native, he previously served as Tatamy president and as a supervisor for children’s services. Funeral services were held at his home and burial followed at Forks Cemetery.
The junior high glee club presented The Slip of the Slipper last Thursday and Friday to a well over 1000 strong local crowd. Directed by Mae Weisley, Marion Kern and Mary Dry, the show featured Ruth Swavely Shirley Vogel Mary Ellen Rash Virginia Lehr and other cast members with a large chorus and numerous supporting performers.
The Broad Street Theatre sponsored model airplane contest originally ending February 24 is extended to Friday March 10 at 6 P M. Entries must be delivered to Beth High and Crowell of the American. Winners will be announced with reference to the Navy film "The Navy" starring George Brent Olivia DeHavilland and John Payne.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania seed law of 1921 aims to shield seed buyers and reputable dealers from fraud. It requires clear tag information on farm seeds sold for seeding, including the common seed name for unmixed lots. A. J. Sturgis named collector for Nazareth Sewerage Company rentals. payments now at A. O. Sturgis and Son, South Main Street.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaeffer longtime Nazareth residents celebrate a golden anniversary now back in town. They left Nazareth for Los Angeles twenty years ago to build their name. The couple are parents to five children and three grandchildren. One son, Clarence Schaeffer Jr., remains in the area.
The Married Ladies Bible Class of St Johns Evangelical Reformed Church held their annual covered dish supper and ingathering of cards. After the meal, a program featured The New Maid skit by Mrs Emily Heller and Mrs Iola Wasser, an accordion solo by Miss Marion Kienzle, a Pennsylvania Dutch play by Mrs Emily Meller and Mrs Iola Wasser, a cornet solo by Paul Weiss, and a playlet Dont Tell a Soul by Belfast Evangelical Reformed Church members Mrs Harry Mack Mrs Edward Kostenbader Mrs John Reiter Mrs Albert Roth Miss Pres Jon Plory Mrs Lester Sassaman Mrs Leroy Bowser and Mrs Elwood Colver.
Nazareth readers will hear the Almanac program on station WABC each weekday at 7 to 7:45 A.M. Eastern. Monday February 27 features Phil Cook Editor Charles Stark commentator Fred Feibel Columbia organist and CBS Dawn Breakers. The show aims to start early risers' day cheerfully with a mixed program.
Early Saturday morning at their annual ball event in three halls dancing and music dominated. Haas led Odd Fellows Hall with George Hartzel and others coordinating. Borough Hall hosted Carl Drake with Frank Marcks Theodore Shafer Russell Roth and Percy Kidd assisting. Pinochle in Shafer’s Hall led by Robert Folweiler and team. 500 playing in Borough Hall with Harvey Cooley chairing. Checks room run by Arthur Getz and crew. Properties committee led by Palmer Lindenmeyer with Charles Kleppinger and others.
A special General Committee meeting at the Y.M.C.A. heard progress from Ways and Means and Program committees on Nazareth’s Bi-Centennial in 1940. Publicity chair J A Fetheroll proposed an official cachet design by Grace Breinig, with incorporation and registration to follow before the March 20 meeting.
Eleven Nazareth Athletic Association members are urged to attend the meeting at the YMCA tomorrow night at 7 30 for electing officers for the current year. Last year’s record, published in last week’s Item, should encourage local members and fans to support a banner year. The association’s success depends on tomorrow night’s meeting.
Mr and Mrs D Wilmer Wolf of South Whitefield and Prospect streets Nazareth quietly marked their 26th wedding anniversary yesterday. Married on George Washington’s Birthday in 1913 by Rev Dr Wallace H Wotring at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church the couple have resided in Nazareth for over thirty years. Their son Ralph lives with them. Mr Wolf has run a grocery business on South Broad Street for 28 years and has operated a store directly opposite his home for 26 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kiefer hosted a family dinner at their Lehigh and Junction home in Easton to honor Mrs Jennie Mitchell on her 81st birthday. Attending were Clarence Mitchell, John Van Atta and Dorothy Danforth, E C Mitchell, Betty Kiefer, and Mrs Mitchell’s son and daughter in law.
The Nazareth Council of Republican Women held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the local Y. After a brief business session, members enjoyed the usual social hour, with Misses Kitty and Shirley noted among attendees.
The Rev. 8. T. Achenbach becomes pastor of the Greendale Peoples Church in Worcester Maas, an un denominational faith with about 420 members. The church hosts many organized groups active in worthy work. Achenbach is well known here as a former Reformed Church member and past pupil.
A Wednesday wind storm caused widespread damage across Newburg and Bethlehem Road areas. Poultry houses and barns suffered major wreckage including roofs blown off and garages destroyed. A large tree blocked a Bethlehem road, detours formed, and Telephone Company crews worked through the night to repair power lines.
The Broad Street Theatre informs readers that tonight’s showing is Joe E Brown in Flirting With Fate, replacing the previously advertised film. Friday and Saturday will feature Men With Wings starring Fred MacMurray, tracing aviation from the Wright brothers to modern jets. Monday’s Movie Quiz winner reveal will accompany Barry Karloff in Devils Island, a dramatic tale of the infamous prison.
Carole Louise Kienzle infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Kienzle was baptized at home February 20 by Rev James F Gross, with ceremony at 337 March Chunk 8t.
Pennsylvania undertakes an exhaustive analysis of 515 sex offenders in state penitentiaries. Data gathered by Welfare officials will be studied by Eastern and Western State Penitentiaries to uncover factors behind offenses and aid jurists and psychiatrists in understanding these crimes against children.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Prank Rash, Nazareth's longtime residents at 141 South New St, quietly marked their 54th wedding anniversary. United Feb 21 1885 by Rev. D. F. Brandel, they have five children and ten grandchildren, with four living.
Here and There With A Knight recounts a local wallet recovered a $20 bill after the Firemen’s Ball, with the owner preferring anonymity due to income tax concerns. Ray Shields, groomed as a detective by trade, runs a groceryette on Mauch Chunk Street and is teased about pudding making while claiming water boils without flame. Nazareth’s rough basketball scene earns new scrutiny as Reading’s scorekeepers take a punch from Jake Walters and Jesse Cohen during a YMCA game.
Metropolitan Edison Company workers earned first honors in a large properties class of the Associated Gas and Electric System for reducing accidents in 1938. The record reflects widespread adherence to safety rules across departments and will be celebrated with a presentation of leadership in prevention.
The average of 1708 old age insurance claims certified for payment in Pennsylvania during January was $75.06, as compared to prior figures, highlighting the ongoing distribution of Social Security benefits.
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