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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1930

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White Gifts End of Christ mas Service at Bethany Home

Upwards of 50 dollars in cash plus towels sheets pillowcases and many articles filled a large carton for Bethany Orphans Home as part of the White Gifts Christmas service. The pageant featured Bertha Moser as Virgin Mary Mary Moser as the Outcast Florence Schaeffer as the Innkeepers daughter Rosa Moser Margaret Beers Dorothy Bartholomew and Mrs. Howard Jones town women William H Hawk the Innkeeper Frank Sensenbach his servant three shepherds Elwood Schaeffer George Bittenbender and Phillip Reller and three kings David Smith H H Heller Jr. and Samuel Bar ral with musical setting led by Organist Graver and assistants Laura Laubach Mildred Smith. The lighting effect was very pretty.

Bethany Orphans Home Bertha Moser Mary Moser Florence Schaeffer Rosa Moser Margaret Beers Dorothy Bartholomew Howard Jones William H Hawk Frank Sensenbach Ansanetta Woodring Kathleen Buss Allentown George E. Sherer W. A. Helffrich D.D The Reformed Church Richard Walter Stewart Hunter Mildred Dorothy John E. Cowling East Main Street Clarence Lerch Schoeneck Earl Ernst Rosemont Worman and Leem George W. Kreidler Washington Street Clarence H. Kreidler Newark N. J Mark R. Kreidler New York City Hugh Horner Stoothoof Sterling Paul Eagleton Cleveland Ohio Mr. Eagleton J. A. Horner Frank Graver Rev A. Helfrich Arthur Lambert Easton Bethlehem E. A. Graver Edwin Lesher J. H. Hawk Cheatnut Street A. E. Miller Norman Bossard Alma Christ Reformed Church Christ Church Phillip C. Odenwelder Albany N. Y Esther Shafer New York State John H. Shafer William Barrall Lewis Kleppinger M. A. Long Construction Company Richfield Springs Howard Zerwick Esther Windt William Windt

Pageant Lights Christmas Eve at Reformed Church

Guests from Allentown Bethlehem and Nazareth attended the Reformed church pageant They That Sat in Darkness performed by Sunday school youth Costuming and makeup earned praise with L D Kreidler lending many articles After the service gifts were given to Rev Dr W A Helffrich Organist F S Graver and Mr Kreidler The congregation then gathered at Mr Kreidler's home.

Allentown Bethlehem Nazareth L. D. Kreidler W. A. Helffrich F. S. Graver

Auto Gift Presented to Moorestown Pastor on Christmas Day

The Rev. Allen R. Appel of Bethlehem received a car on Christmas Day from the Moorestown Lutheran charge comprising Salem Moorestown and St. Peter's church near Seemeville. The gift was delivered to his home as a complete surprise. L Roth, near Down president of the dhee 41, George Spengler, secretary, and Amos Flory, elder, all of town, assisted in the presentation.

Allen R. Appel Bethlehem Moorestown Salem St. Peter's Church Seemeville

Hahn Couple Celebrates 30th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs L V Hahn of Chestnut Street celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner for five children and many guests. Their granddaughter Diana, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Stark, was baptized by Rev R L Kerstetter of St Johns Lutheran. Attending were Roy Hahn Violet Chapman Quarries Mark Hahn Kenneth Eickoff Warren Frey Rev R L Eberstetter Elwood Stark Diana Nazareth and the Hahn children Charles and Hattie.

L. V. Hahn Chestnut Street Diana Elwood Stark R. L. Kerstetter St. John’s Lutheran Church Hahn Roy E. Hahn Violet Chapman Quarries Mark Hahn Kenneth Eickoff Warren Frey Town R. L. Eberstetter Nazareth Charles Hattie

Bath Town Jottings End of Year Socials and Illnesses

Local notes report a Christmas choir gift for organist Frank Graver at Christ Reformed Church, plus multiple visits and family gatherings in Bath. Illnesses include Mrs Jennie C Stout slowly improving and John G Best bedridden. The Bath Lions Club plans a January meeting at the Bath Portland hotel.

Frank 8 Christ Reformed Church Sterling J. K. Worman West Pittsburgh Lydia Leach Bath Jennie C. Stout Fred P. Laub Irene F. Laub Easton Georgette Curry New York Esther Schaeffer Emma &. Laub Town J. F. Beers E. A. Edwards Reformed Par John Fogel Washington, D. C Robert Fogel Frank Harding Jand Thelma Bobbie Fen Argyl Mae Hanson Brooklyn Karl Hahn Philadelphia F.hahn J. A. Blair Clive Hutchison Reading Broadway Jacob Kromer Llewellyn Kromer Delbert Kromer Helen Roberts Woodrow Kromer Buster Huepil Bobby Fogel Margaret Lerch Allentown J. H. Leem Earl Ernst Rosemont Minnie Worman Jean Claire A. H. Cressman Bath Lions Club Bath Portland

Sunrise Service At St John’s Lutheran On Christmas Morn

Bath welcomed a large crowd at St John’s Lutheran Church for a Christmas morning sunrise service. Bells rang at 5 15 with Nazareth brass in front and a candle light procession led by the Junior Choir. Rev R L Kerstetter preached on Advent themes as the church glowed with Yuletide greens. An evening Christmas festival featured a musical pageant. Rev Kerstetter was presented a $50 purse by church members.

Bath St. John’s Lutheran Church Nazareth R. L. Kerstetter Kerstetter

Former Bath Pastor Dies

Rev. Thomas C. Sterling D D formerly pastor of Walnut Street Presbyterian church Bath died at his Mars Butler county home last Wednesday evening at 630 from a heart attack after a heavy cold. He was a native of Scotland educated at Auburn Seminary New York and spent years in Amsterdam prior to Bath where he served from 1899 to 1906 building a large Bible class. Survived by his wife a second marriage and daughter Jean of Pittsburgh. Interment at Amsterdam New York.

Thomas C. Sterling D.D Walnut Street Presbyterian Church Mars Butler County Pittsburgh Sterling Scotland America Auburn, Seminary New York Amsterdam Bath Jean N.Y

Christmas Guests and Local Church Activities In Allentown

Christmas guests included Mrs Ansanetta Woodring and granddaughter Kathleen Buss in Allentown. Baptisms officiated by Rev W A Helffrich at various homes. People visited relatives in Easton Bethlehem and Allentown during holidays. A catechetical class planned, winter communion set, and a male chorus formed at St John’s Lutheran.

Beer Hardware contest yields two near guesses for jar of beans

A holiday guessing contest by The Beer Hardware Company placed 1273 as the actual bean count. Rudy Zaklock and John Aleck led with guesses of 1883 and 1856, earning handsome Flexible Flyer sleds. Bath National Bank set a stockholders meeting for Tuesday January 14 to elect directors and address business. The Sons and Daughters of America council hosts a card party on Monday night January 20. Various local residents and visitors are listed with holiday visits and gatherings across Bath, Northampton, and nearby towns, noting church and social events, birthdays, and a humorous closing item about Santa and politics.

Beer Hardware Company Rudy Zaklock John Aleck Bath National Bank Sons and Daughters of America Wesley Schwab Newark N. J Irvin Schwab Baltimore Thomas W. Schwab Chestnut Street Alvin Flory Woodrow Mark Flory Chester Kenneth Flory Luther Flory Paul Caroline Unangst Charles Kieh William Edelman Mildred Mabus Anna Romney Charles H. Unangst Reuben Rohr Alma Rothrock Philadelphia Edgar Stricker Reading Stricker Clarence A. Hawk Northampton A. A. Steckel Bath J. D. Bossert Germantown J. Evan Hirtle J. Siegfried Rev Elmer 8. Kidd Sellersville Charles Bourguignon Plainfield Township Wind Gap T. E. Whalen

Very Latests fashion tips on coats and jewelry

The article discusses affordable fur and cloth coat options with fur trim and fox scarves, recommending black wool coats and seasonal color trends. It notes hunter green accessories and suggests pairing outfits with matching scarves, hats, and beige accents. For evening wear, it lists colorless stones and costume jewelry with various materials gaining popularity.

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Feathers and Fur Shape Latest Hat Styles in Fashion Feature

A fashion note by Julia Bottomley surveys chic hats adorned with pasted feather motifs and long-back brims. Fur accents, rhinestone trims, and black and white motifs showcase current chapeau trends as millinery plays with fabric textures and color contrasts.

Yesteryear

Entertaining guests with simple meals and care

When hosting with no staff, simplify meals to keep time free for guests. Breakfast informal with self-serve set-up, fruit and cereal enough. Luncheon on tray or picnic style, bread and butter, salad, milk or iced tea. Dinner should be substantial yet straightforward, midday meal optional to reduce kitchen work. Indoor plants resist pests with tobacco soil treatment. Shine dull overshoes with shoe polish to look like new.

Harrisburg Dog Licensing Drive Urges Prompt Compliance

State officials led by Secretary C. G. Jordan and enforcement chief John Passmore urged immediate dog licensing. The 1930 law requires licenses by January 15 with fines up to 109 and 30 days jail. County Treasurers issue licenses. owners may apply via peace officer or magistrate, then mail fee to the treasurer. The Agriculture Department aims for strict enforcement to protect livestock, wildlife, and reduce nuisances from roaming dogs.

Harrisburg C. G. Jordan John Passmore Pennsylvania Depa of Agriculture

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