Tax and debt policy debate shapes 1940 Congress
The public calls for a concrete tax and debt policy as Europe recedes from headlines. White House plans to cut costs to fund defense clash with debt-limit proposals. Democrats push spending restraint, Republicans warn of vague plans. Both parties favor a short session in 1940 and avoid bold tax moves amid an election year.
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Europe
White House
Harrison
Byrd
Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
D O A Install Officers for Whitefield Council No 183
D O A district deputy Mrs Agnes Bach man of Allentown installed Whitefield Council No 183 Daughters of America officers including Helen Knecht as councillor Mary Marsh associate councillor Esther Leinbach vice councillor Lulu Schissler associate vice councillor Eva Fehr conductor Carrie Holland warden Mabel Ginther inside sentinel Florence Gower outside sentinel Lul Mith trustee Sarah Serfass flag bearer Lulu Smith pianist and multiple committee members and chairs in a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Bachman
Allentown
Whitefield Council
Daughters of America
Helen Knecht
Mary Marsh
Esther Leinbach
Lulu Schissler
Eva Fehr
Carrie Holland
Mabel Ginther
Inside Sentinel
Florence Gower
Outside Sentinel
Lulumith
Pastor Resigns After 40 Years at Forks Arndt Charge
Rev George S Kleckner ends a 40 year ministry at Forks Arndts Nazareth Pa due to ill health and will reside at 115 E Center St Nazareth The Congregation issues a Resolution of Respect praising his zeal guidance and care over three decades and wishes him strength and health for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Babp
Kleckner
E. Center St. Nazareth
Forks and
Arndt
State Belt
George &. Kleckner
Pennsylvania poised for 1940 industrial growth says commerce chief
The 1940 outlook may be bright as Pennsylvania notes rising transportation and construction activity, halted industry exodus, expanding existing plants, new industry interest, and a $250000 state effort to promote industrial and recreational advantages. Strong raw materials, skilled labor, and a large domestic market support growth despite past recovery gaps.
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Pennsylvania
Safety Bureau Urges Officials Inspection Ahead of Deadline
The PTF Safety Bureau urges motorists to maintain cars in perfect mechanical condition during the winter period. With the official inspection ending January 31, authorities warn that February 1 marks renewed enforcement to remove uninspected vehicles from highways. Although driver error causes more accidents, the annual winter check remains key to Pennsylvania highway safety.
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PTF Safety Bureau
Pennsylvania
John G. Feinour
Plans for card party and banquet in Nazareth Inn
In the period when outgoing councillor Elizabeth Pasini led the council plans were discussed for a card party next Tuesday evening in Eagle Hall at 7 30 pm and for the annual banquet of the degree team of the council at the Nazareth Inn on Friday evening January 12. Mrs Laura Hinkle was listed as sick.
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Elizabeth Pasini
Eagle Hall
Nazareth Inn
Laura Hinkle
The Jack Knife Minister on the Newburyport Turnpike
Aunt Cal profiles Gilbert Lame known as The Jack Knife Minister a cheerful West Peabody crossing tender who befriends motorists. He carves wood turning rough material into beauty and inspires youth with his perpetual youth aura and bright waves to passing travelers. His kindness brightens days and spreads goodwill across readers.
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Jack
Newburyport
Massachusetts
Boston
West Peabody
Gilbert Lame
Jack Knife
Mr. Lame
Cal
Pennsylvania Industries Press Ahead With Big Market Growth
Production reaches 1.2 billion dollars annually as Pennsylvania eyes a market of 10 million people. Factories expand to serve the state, with 1940 seen as a year of assured progress. Penn State extension engineers warn of chimney hazards in cold weather and urge checks to prevent fires.
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Pennsylvania
Penn State
Agricultural Extension
Jennie May Siegfried Obituary at Stockertown
Jennie May Siegfried aged 36 years 7 months 17 days died at her Stockertown residence after 15 years of residency born May 14 1903 in Plainfield Township daughter of David L. and Ida F. (Pritchard) Pritchard she was wife of Luke H. Siegfried and mother of Vivian funeral today at her home then Forks Salem Church with Rev Floyd R. Shafer burial in family plot
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Jennie May Enrors
Jennie May Siegfried
Luke H. Siegfried
Stockertown
Plainfield Township
David L
Ida F. (Sandt) Pritchard
D Ccased
Forks Salem Church
Young Peoples Bible
David Pritchard
Easton
R. 1
Vivian
Allen F
Edwin C. Pritchard
Nazareth
Edgar Rader
Floyd R. Shafer
Hattie Savilla Metz Dies in Easton Hospital at 65
Hattie Savilla Metz wife of Charles Metz of 207 South Broad St died at Easton Hospital Friday at 8 10 am from complications aged 65 years 9 months 12 days She was born in Upper Nazareth Township daughter of the late Silas and Maria Michael Survived by husband one step brother Thomas Michael Bath R D 1 and sister Mrs Harvey Haupt Bath R 1 Funeral from her home Tuesday afternoon then at St John's Lutheran Church interment in St John's Union Cemetery with Rev H C Snyder officiating
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Hattie Savilla Metz
Charles Metz
South Broad St
Easton Hospital
Upper Nazareth Township
Silas Michael
Thomas Michael
Bath
Harvey Haupt
St John's Lutheran Church
St. John’s Union Cemetery
H. C. Snyder
Wedded Wunderly Lindenmoyer Hold Nazareth Church Ceremony
Miss Dorothy M Lindenmoyer daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Lindenmoyer and Charles Wunderly Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wunderly Br were married Saturday at 4 PM in Nazareth Moravian Church chapel The Rev Paul Meinert officiated The couple both Nazareth High School graduates class of 1937 They plan to reside with the bride’s parents and take a later honeymoon The bride wore an aqua street dress with talisman roses corsage and was attended by a matron of honor in black with red roses The bridegroom has worked at Frack and Led Garage for three years
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Wunderly — Lindenmoyer
Dorothy M. Lindenmoyer
A. R Lindenmoyer
Madison Avenue
Charles Wunderly
Broad St
Nazareth Moravian Church
Paul 8. Meinert
Edgar Fehr
Belfast
Atd
Nazareth High School
Nazareth
Prudential Insurance Company
Frack and Led
Merchants Defeat Candy Makers In Close Match
The Nazareth Merchants beat the Smith Candy Co. team 2404 to 2342 on Friday evening, pulling away late to secure the win in a high scoring basketball game.
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Nazareth Merchants
Smith Candy Co
Keifer
Brody
Harron
Shiffert
Confined to bed Mrs Barah Rhymer 84
Mrs Barah Rhymer aged 84 widow of Albert Rhymer is confined to bed at her Madison Avenue and Church home. Born Christmas 1856 in Hanover Tow n she is a daughter of the late Benjamin Fietta. Her husband died about six years ago and she has lived in Bath most of her life with family including Harry Daisy a granddaughter Anna and sons Russell Harold.
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Barah Rhymer
Albert Rhymer
Madison Avenue
Anna
Bath
Russell
Reading
Harold
Basten
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WM. F. Mertz
Nazareth Item Pub, Co., Inc
Nazareth, Penna
South Main Street
Northampton County
Altive
National Edutorial Association
American Press Assn
George E. Vincent
Rotarian Magazine
Knecht
Sarah Serfass
Emma Walters
Katie Weaver
Alice Billheimer
Hazel Getz
Ida Ruloff
Culah Werner
Isabelle Fehr
Anna Rhymer
Elizabeth Simons
Ruth Fehr
Hilda Hentz
Grace Vivian
Anna Millheim
Beatrice Price
Hilda Hontz
Gladys Metzgar
Lucy Remaley
Leda Oswald
Louise Wunderly
George S. Kleckner
Forks-Arndts
Commerce
Safety Bureau
Aluay
The
Game Commission
Opel Stromberg-Carlsons
Ran Ann Aes
Torna Stromberg
Carey
Phonograph
Motta’s Radio
Broad St. Theatre Bldg
Nazareth, Pa
the Trumbower Co
Easton Road
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