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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
1
A local dealer argues building costs are lower overall than in prior years despite high material prices. He notes improvements in insulation, durable roofing, and factory-built windows make modern homes more efficient and affordable.
A regular stated meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held Monday evening with H. P. Weisley presiding. Directors C. J. Knauss F. H. Martin R. K. Stout C. L. Shimer and Henry Schlegel attended. Communications seeking factory floor space and inducements were read and the secretary was instructed to list Nagareth sites with the State Chamber of Commerce and provide data to inquirers to attract industry. No committee reports.
The note lists twenty five babies in the Popular Baby Contest standings with names such as Jimmy Roth and Rinky E Rinker and others, showing weekly credits and totals. The winner is noted as Jimmy Roth with five dollars and the contest continues with a daily credit drop leading to a final day period.
Mr and Mrs Charles R Klep-Pinger of Mauch Chunk Street hosted relatives and friends for their 18th anniversary. Their daughter Marjorie played accordion, Clifford Rohn trumpet, with evenings cards and refreshments. Guests included the Hermans Krauss and several others from Hellertown Allentown Nazareth and Nazareth area.
The Married Ladies Bible Class led by Stanley J Fehr will host an ingathering of Gift Cards on Saturday February 26 at 6 30 PM with a covered dish supper. A program follows at 8 PM featuring music by local artists and a comic playlet The Minister s New Car directed by Mrs Wm Silfies. A fresh doughnut sale by St John s Lutheran Church occurs Tuesday March 1 in the church basement.
Members of the Intermediate C. E. Society held a combined farewell and Valentine social at Miss Katherine Schlegel's home on North Broad Street. Honored guests were Janet and Master Frederick Hunt who will move with their parents to Town around March 1. A program of games and refreshments followed a decorated gathering with many attendees listed by name.
The American Legion H. V. Knecht Post 415 hosted its second card party at Odd Fellows Hall on Belvidere Street. Prizes were awarded to numerous attendees including Mrs. P. A. Simmons Mae Hann Nellie Sensenbach Paul Shive Emerick Nagy and others.
Rohn Truell, an Anor Graduate in Engineering Physics 1935, was awarded a physics fellowship at Cornell University. For two and a half years he worked with the Am er Corporation of America on hand development mainly for cathode ray tubes used in television. His home is in Newburg.
Miss Catherine Haldeman entertained her Belvidere Street card club Tuesday evening. The group played a game of "S00" with refreshments served. Present were Miss Freda Scheetz, Miss Cynthia Knauss, Miss Eveline Smith, Miss Evelyn Christman, Mrs. Robert Reilly, Miss Frances Haldeman, Miss Catherine Haldeman, all of town, and Mrs. Paul Repsher of Bethlehem. Prizes went to Miss Smith, Miss Scheetz, and Miss Knauss.
The Nazareth Borough Park Committee requests shrubs and other plants to beautify the park. Citizens with suitable donations should contact the Park Committee for pickup and planting directions.
On March 3 Mr and Mrs George S Kreidler Sr mark their fiftieth anniversary with open house from 2 to 9 pm. The couple wed in Phillipsburg New Jersey by Rev Q D Bernheim and have lived in Nazareth for forty years surrounded by relatives friends and neighbors.
The Lutheran Pastoral Association of Easton Phillipsburg and vicinity will hold a Lenten Communion service Monday February 26 at 10 30 A M in Zions Lutheran Church Easton with Rev W C Weit pastor. Rev J A Blick Nazareth association president will preach. Revs H C Snyder and G B Kleckner are members.
Camp 181 members staged a mock trial in Bangor where Rosa Cohen sued Tommy Farr for breach of promise. Judge J Arling Weaver presided with Luther Rep sher and Elmer Long as court officials. The jury found not guilty. Music by Ruth and Donald Weaver and Ruth Shimer accompanied the proceedings.
Funeral services were held for Menford I Garr who died Thursday in St Luke s Hospital Bethlehem with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Nazareth. The Rev William H Brong officiated and Kraemer hosiery plant employees served as pallbearers. Jacob D Fehnel 60 died Tuesday at home South Whitfield Street burial followed at Hope Cemetery Hecktown with Rev Harvey Q Snyder officiating at St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The first lawn and fine turf school in Northampton County, directed by the Agricultural Extension Service, is set for Wednesday at the Northampton Country Club. Dr. Fred V. Gray of Pennsylvania State College will discuss new lawn establishment and care, while Pepper will cover lawn insect control. Sessions run 10:00 to noon and 1:30 to 4:00 with lunch provided. All greenkeepers caretakers and lawn owners are invited.
The Senior Luther League of St John’s Lutheran Church met Monday in the social rooms with Miriam Anangst presiding. Frances Heffner delivered the talk on the Garb of Christian Love. Edith Williams read scripture. Elizabeth Neeley led prayer.
Members of the Vigilance Hose Company No 1 thank area merchants and citizens for supporting the annual Fireman's Ball held Friday evening. Winners across events include Pinochle prize recipients and numerous named locals. (Continued on Last Page)
Bath residents recall a 70 year old social entertainment at Mechanics Hall now Malta Hall. The Golden Farmer English comedy featured Bath talent with Josiah Bartholomew leading the cornet band for instrumental music. Proceeds went to the band. other pieces included The Persecuted Dutchman and Bryan O Linn with songs by Romig Knauss and others.
Mr. Kern of The Trumbower Company after a Atlantic City building clinic with over 300 dealers from 20 states says current business slump is temporary and a recovery will continue for two to three years. He cites home building as the key to reviving all industry and notes home costs are now lower than in 1925 29.
The ITEM Dollars To You Popular Baby Contest enters its last week with eight leaders in a tight race for first prize of 150 dollars and a silver cup. Votes drop sharply at 10 PM February 28 as final counts determine the winner announced after March 2.
The Towne House proprietor R H Michael leads Nazareth promotion for the 200th birthday to be celebrated in 1940. Businesses are urged to advertise with imprinted stationery and a glass-tube insert to boost the bi centennial movement.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin P F Eberly of East Main Street Bath marked their 54th wedding anniversary. Residents of Bath since 1906 they wed February 17 1884 in Shaferstown Lebanon County. Their children Newton Raymond George William Naomi Peters live nearby and they once ran a small grocery from their home.
The Phi Gamma Fishing Club will elect officers Friday February 25 at 7 45 P M at Mrs Clayton Kern 50 N New Street The following day Saturday the club holds its regular meeting at 7 45 P M with a speaker from Allentown Bible Institute and special singing by Miss York and Miss Massey both from the school
A ham and egg supper will be held for the benefit of Masareth Castle No 306 E G B E in Eagle Hall Centre Square. Dinner will be served 11 30 A M to 1 30 P M and supper 5 to 7 15 P M on Thursday March 3.
Hecktown Boy Scout troop Ma will repeat the performance given there Monday evening in the Firemen’s Auditorium Bath. Proceeds will be used to furnish scout equipment and fund special features of the event.
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