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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
6
A partisan independent column argues for presenting fully substantiated facts from Franklyn Waltman and Charles Michelson. It critiques New Deal critics, defends the Republican Program Committee report, and questions New York electoral signals and Mark Sullivan’s forecasts while urging factual, civil critique and open discussion.
Arthur W. Binns vice chairman and George R. Conover chairman of Philadelphia Job Mobilisation Committee, with J. Griffith Boardman, former Revenue secretary, announce a statewide Renovize Campaign. They predict $100,000,000 released to repair properties from farms to factories, spurring business and thousands of jobs.
A radio producer around town, Himan Brown, who created the Girl Interne show, favors interviews over auditions. He believes radio talent is revealed by how a performer talks and acts off air, not by sample acting. Brown relies on memory, with no standard applications, to judge potential stars.
Chatter highlights H V Kaltenborn NBC CBS move and Shirley Temple's father scripting a Hollywood show. Jimmy Walker vitality noted, Arthur Tracy singing in 12 languages, Ben Grauer juggling multiple programs, and NBC prospects for Yvette. Columnist recalls Atlantic City dinner outing and casino bingo, remarking on musicians' pay.
Penn State specialists advise repairing injured trees during dormancy by removing dead limbs and treating wounds to prevent decay and moisture loss. They also recommend gradual reintroduction of feed for a steer that goes off its appetite, starting with a quarter to one third of regular rations and returning to full feed after a few days.
The piece notes that while it would be unbecoming for Wilson to seek a nomination, yielding to public wish is not. It argues a third term has no inherent danger and compares Washington and Grant, then observes Republicans largely oppose a third term while Democrats support it, contrasting with Theodore Roosevelt era pleas. It highlights party splits and references Washington and Roosevelt era precedents.
The Nazareth Y M C A Jayvees posted two wins to stretch their current streak. They edged the Bolza Aces 51 to 49 and defeated the Weston Jayvees 26 to 19, with coach Louie Pedro showing early success. They are slated to host Fountain Hill Jayvees and Bangor Methodists next.
Nazareth Merchants defeated the Lions Club 2562 to 2500 on Alleys Friday evening. Brong led the Lions and Bhiffert topped the Merchants. The rest of the text appears to be unrelated poultry farming guidance about gathering eggs multiple times daily from Penn State experts.
Nazareth High School’s varsity rested on the sidelines at Bangor as two reserve teams held Bangor High to a 29 point margin in a postponed Lehigh Northampton League game. Coach Andy Leh prep for inter league playoffs with Moravians meeting South Whitehall, while Nazareth aims to keep the Eastern Division title despite Hellertown and South Whitehall challenges.
Beginning in 1933, the item references Dre on the 7 inch format. The fragment notes early era release details and associates Dre with this venture, hinting at a music or product line origin in the seaside context.
Bath Firemen overwhelmed Bradley Beach 36 to 3 in a Saturday night match at the Firemen's auditorium. Carl Silfies, Bath, fought well against Straehle of Bradley Beach but lost on a referee’s decision. Bath won five falls and two referee’s decisions plus two forfeits as a large crowd watched. Bath eyeing future meets with Baltimore, Newton Boys Club, and Central Philadelphia M.C.A.
Results show Team 5 led by Fehr 462 and Bady 447 with Johnson 391 and Breinig 375 in the group totals 645 626 734 and 2005. Team 1 led by Searles 453 Singher 444 Haldeman 457 with DeReamer 376 and Achenbach 279 in totals 694 677 638 and 2000. Team 7 lists Frable 452 Frey 342 Edelman 344 Freeman 328 Fleischman 237 with totals 616 543 544 and 1703. Team 8 features C Michael 406 Florey 356 Culver 407 Haldeman 340 Shankweiler 363 total 644.
Reichsteiner falls Spengler by referee decision in 135 pound class. Dech pins Lerch in 2 30 of 1st period. Plankett captains Bath to a fall over Moore in 4 minutes. Crockett forfeits at 155. Ferry wins by forfeit at 165. Meyers defeats Begos on fall in 6 55. Rabold Bath defeats Pikulik by referee decision. Referee Don Sawyer Timekeeper J R Spanitz announcer Metz.
A list of team and player scores from a February sports page shows multiple squads with individual totals and game totals. Notable entries include team designations such as Metzgar, Wagner, Happel, Gaston, Reicher, and Gregory with varied player scores and combined game totals across lines. The fragmentary data suggests a standings or meet result summary from a historical sports section.
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