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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
2
A Sacred Heart Church Dramatic Society cast was chosen and a first rehearsal held for The Prodigal Son. The religious drama is set for March 16 and 17 in the church auditorium as a pre Holy Week event, recalling a similar production ten years ago.
A drama group plans regular rehearsals before production. Rev R L Berstetter of St John s Lutheran preached at Sunday service. Junior choir performed The Heavens are Telling and organist Snyder offered Bach prelude. Evening anthem by the Senior choir. Week announcements list Ladies Aid, two choir rehearsals, and Mission Study Class at Mrs Schneidr s home.
The Bath Schools celebrated Washington's Birthday with a ninth grade principal program. Dorothy Pfeiffer chaired the assembly with a district-wide program including "The Makers of the Flag" read by Dorothy Mitman and a Question Bee led by Barbara Stocker with contestants Margaret Smith, Wm. Benninger, Georgene Cowling, Donald Leiby, Helen Groller, and Stephen Kondikoff. A second question bee on George Washington was organized by June Kline, Barbara Stocker, and Roderick Diehl. The Young Ladies Bible class of St. John's Lutheran Church met at Verna Harding's East Maine home, planned a social for April, and donated to Finnish Relief. Attendees included numerous local families and Shiffers. Demarest Beers of Lehigh University visited town Sunday.
The Ever Ready Bible class led by Mrs. Jacob H. Seem held a Washingtons Birthday social in the assembly rooms with about 150 attendees. Guests sat at tables by birth month, enjoyed a program of solos and readings, and candles lit on a birthday cake from Schaffers Bakery ended the evening.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Hayne of Green Street observed their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday the 25th. United in Bath in 1905 by the late Rev William Helferich, the couple have nine children with eight living and five grandchildren. Mr Hayne is a Lehigh and New England railroad worker based in Bath. Birthday greetings were extended to Bath residents including Mrs Kenneth Eickhoff Mrs Paul Klingaman Mrs Stanley Hackman Donald Mertz Willard Haidle Earl Smoyer Floyd Deck Elmer Frey Ralph Ervin George Strunk C J Hahn J H Sencenbach and Howard Landes.
The Christ Reformed Sunday School discussed stewardship with Mrs Mason Ernest contributing a reading. Banner classes were present and the pastor's class won honors in the collection. Rev Helfferich preached on With the Finger of God and 55 Juniors sang at the morning service.
Suggestions for croquettes headlined How to make a cup or two of meat feed a whole family. Recipes use cold leftover lamb or ham with cream of mushroom soup, seasonings, and bread crumbs. Croquettes are formed, breaded, and fried until golden, yielding tender main courses.
Sunday catechetical instruction followed by Hours with the Organ and Old Hymns led by F. B. Graver. Bake sale planned by Sunshine Class at Halbfoerster’s Main Street on March 9. Roy Ebner returns from Toledo with a new car. Ursinus grads Sencenbach attend weekend visit. Sencenbachs from Philadelphia visit. Dewsons spend a day in Philadelphia. Engineer Dr Otto Lellep guests of the Dewsons. Bath bankers attend Group 3 banquet at Hotel Bethlehem on Washington’s Birthday. Lenten services at St John’s Lutheran with solo by Ethel Kunkel and Harold Snyder. National Portland Cement Co. idle. Mrs B F Rohn back home after surgery. Hugo family plan Florida auto trip. St John’s Lutheran aids Finnish relief. Kenneth Stauffer and family welcome a baby daughter. Ed Nixon, retired railroader, mentioned.
The Social Security Board explains lump sum death payments under new provisions effective January 1, 1940. If an insured worker dies after that date leaving no monthly-benefit survivors, a lump sum may go to the widow, widow with dependent children, or parents who depended on the decedent. If no such relatives exist, the payment covers burial expenses. Example: a young woman’s death leaves a husband survivor. a $120 lump sum may be paid.
Mrs Marion Yohe of Bethlehem visited her parents Mr and Mrs A B Fehnel last week while Mrs Calvin Bougher returned home after an Allentown Hospital operation. Mr and Mrs Albert Laubach and children and Mrs Bertha Huber attended the funeral of Mrs Huber’s twin sister Mrs Adam Greensweig at Andreas Schuylkill County last week.
A wide range of lemon uses are described from flavoring foods to health aids. Lemon juice enhances dishes and beverages, aids in baking with sour milk substitutions, cleans metals, and decorates soups and salads. It also complements seafood, tea, and vegetables with practical tips and simple experiments.
Foreign tourists will visit a Pennsylvania site instead of Europe in their U S trip this year says Richard P Brown secretary of the state commerce department. Visitors from Brisbane Australia Tokamaru Bay New Zealand Malay Archipelago and the Netherlands East Indies plan to see this place while touring America seeking maps and literature.
The Girl Scout Leaders gathered Friday evening with Miss Bertha Saints as president and Mrs Ruth McGonigle representing the council. Troop No 1 will sponsor a bake sale in the Hertzog building on March 14. Oni Scouts may buy Bi Centenn ial stickers from E A N Geyfried South Mainey.
Social Security Board in Allentown hosts a card party sponsored by Nazareth Lodge 1009, S O O F, with about 140 players. Prizes awarded to numerous attendees including Mrs. E. Huber, Mrs. Russell Kahler, E. Silvert, Howard J. Werkheiser, O. T. Knauss, E. G. Bensing, and many others.
A poultry advisory from Pennsylvania State College emphasizes that birds drink to aid digestion regulate body temperature lubricate joints and muscles and form a vital part of a hen body. It urges laying flocks to have a steady supply of fresh clean water available at all times.
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