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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

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Borough Council Holds Organization Meeting

The Borough council convened at 8 p.m. with Franklin P. presiding. J A Schaeffer was elected president to serve the term, and councilmen took oath of office. Wages remain at the 1934 35 level. State Highway Dept assumes the balance of street maintenance.

Borough Council J. A. Schaeffer State Highway Dept Mn Council Franklin P J A. Schaeffer M. Alters Henry Knauss F. T. Kauffman Harry Hagenbuch Messrs. Lindenmeyer Altemose Kahler Kortz Knauss Hagenbuch Council Ingenter Messrs Lindenmoypee Keim C. F. Fehnel J. A. Sehaeffer Kurtz Schaeffer V A. Heyer K R Heyer Etary P Nel

Burials in Hecktown Hope Cemetery in 1935

Forty line OCR fragment reports 1935 burials at Hecktown Hope Cemetery with 63 year average age. Names include AB Johnson Cora Sheetz Cha E Schafer Savior Mary Billheimer Ralph Dyved etc. Dates span January to May with numerous ages and partial entries. Continued on page five.

Town Hope AB Johnson Cha E. Schafer Cora Sheetz Jan Tilghman Foge Mary Billheimer E Schoch Fye C. Yeakel Agai Ralph F Dy Savior Mal J. Johnson Elmira C Unangs Ager George Wooweed Ida Pata Pril William A i Palmer DC Ritter Farl Dornblaser Robert EF

Warning to Protect Sledding Accidents Headlines

The Keystone Automobile Club urges rope off areas for youth sledding to prevent fatalities and serious injuries. It also urges parents to shield children by forbidding sled use in hazardous places and to supervise early.

Keysone Automobile Club

Peace Treaty Set to Begin With Few Allies

A tentative peace treaty appears imminent with limited backing as negotiations proceed. Officials report surface-level progress, while key nations with leverage remain cautious about commitments and timing for a formal signature.

Parent Teachers Association Meeting Tonight at High School

The regular Parent-Teachers Association session occurs this evening January 9 in the High School auditorium. Miss Dorothy Moyer will speak on The Science of Seeing linking light and vision to eyesight conservation. A playlet titled Aunt Mathilda Comes Home will be performed. all members and friends are invited.

Parent-Teachers Association Dorothy Moyer Mathilda

Sportsmen Plan For Winter Game Feeding

Hamburg Pena Sport eds club comprising almost 80 fre plane of the largest ter fondas this year lat has ever mpted Boy Scous, school eLidyen yural matt ei viciad ore f th mart sarriers quid orhey coeperate and real game affi nls have been misdered to help do Very Way possible Corn and serated grain will be available for distribution by local Game Projectors although many of the organizations have provided tele own food from club funds.

Hamburg Pena Ter Fondas eLidyen Yural Mattei Viciad Ore Mart Sarriers

Engagement announced at dinner in St Kilda

An engagement was announced at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs. Bado Weean for Miss Mis fepoot and Mr oagid. Attending were Mr Ralph Ra, Mrs Horse hal, Mr Mure Florey, Mr Marty Graver, Ms Hite Flopes, and others. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening January 10 at the Legion Home.

Oagid Hunk Atbordi FL Mrs Horse Hal Ralph Ra Al's Univ Amd Mure Florey Ant Hit Marty Graver Veel Alin Phins

Coasters Warned To Stay On Posted Streets

Nazareth Borough officials emphasize safety for coasters during season. Streets posted for coasting must be used only as marked to prevent accidents. Parents, motorists urged to educate children and use common sense on “coasting streets.”

Bethlehem Youth Killed After Coasting Accident

A Liberty High School student, born December 10 in Bethlehem, died at 4 58 p m after colliding with Rollin Peters' car on Elm Street. Survived by two brothers Roberta and Kerwin and four sisters Dor ytha Wickert Ethel Ruth Anita Louise and Mildred Roberta. Funeral services were held at the family home and St Matthew s Lutheran Church with interment in Emmaus cemetery.

Rollin O. Peters High Street Henry Alton Silfies Liberty High School Roberta Kerwin Dorytha Wickert Ethel Ruth Anita Louise Mildred Roberta Elm Street Bethlehem St Mews Lutheran Church Emiaus Cem Te

New Legislation Improves State Banking Groups

Harrsbore notes outstanding among achievements of the Department of Banking during the past year. The Reed Automy act, passed by the State Banking Board, gave the board power to appoint and remove officials with two members at large appointed by the Governor. Continued on last page.

Harrsbore Department of Banking Reed Bord Hhe Chan Mothes-Offiens Dro Othe Pentevitanhi Vatien

New Year Card Party at Center Street Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Clauser entertained guests for New Year at their Center street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph Heintzelman Mr and Mrs Clarence Ziegler Mr and Mrs Nathan Brobst Mr and Mrs Escher Clewell Mr and Mrs Charles Clauser Mr and Mrs Edward Skinner Charles Daniels and James Daniels of Allentown. Prizes were awarded to Escher Clewell Clarence Ziegler Mrs Edward and Mrs Joseph Heintze.

Charles Clauser New Yee Center Street Joseph Heintzelman Clarence Ziegler Nathan Brobst Escher Clewell Town Edward Skinner Charles Daniels James Daniels Allentown Priass Edward Joseph Heintze Van

Birthday party for Miss Pearl Arndt celebrated at home

Miss Pearl Arndt was honored with a Urprines party at her parents’ Belvidere Street home Monday evening. Guests included Miss Dorothy Lindenmeyer, Miss Geraldine KIow, Miss Laura Wambold, Miss Tallise Kern, Miss Kathleen Bachman, Miss Gertrude Michael, Mrs Beatrice Bachman, and gentlemen Arthur Brown, Charles Wunderly, Wayne Ruloff, William Price, Roy Douglas, Ernest Kramer, Sherwood Rash, Elwood Kemmerer.

Pearl Arndt Leon Arndt Dorothy Lindenmeyer Geraldine Klow Laura Wambold Mis Tallise Kern Kathleen Bachman Gertrude Michael Beatrice Bachman Arthur Brown Charles Wunderly Wayne Ruloff William Price Roy Douglas Ernest Kramer Sherwood Rash Elwood Kemmerer

Hot Magic By Paul W. Kearney

Fires that start themselves cost us over fifty million dollars a year in a phenomenon called spontaneous ignition. The article warns many households ignore the hazard, citing damp hay and painter’s overalls as common risks and noting outbreaks in New Jersey. The piece appears to continue on page five.

New Jersey

Debts Canceled by WNOMILER Officials

A terse news item notes debt cancellations totaling seven thousand under action by WNOMILER. The report lists names unclear due to OCR errors but mentions Clarles Go Armstrong Geboted and mentions merchant pro of éysinda te Fe neege nvetonnns te Hp. The fragmentary text implies official debt relief affecting local residents or businesses and hints at a public or administrative scope.

Clarles Armstrong Christos

Well Known Former Nazare ne Dies at Charleston West Virginia

Kate Pauley Kiefer wife of Charis Kiefer died suddenly in Charleston West Virginia where they resided for a year She was born in Allentown a trained nurse who helped found the Lehigh Valley Nurses Association serving as its first president She is survived by her husband three sisters and one brother and funeral services were held in Easton with Nazareth friends among the mourners.

Kate Pauley Kiefer Charis Kiefer Charleston West Virginia Nazareth Easton Philadelphia General Hospital Lehigh Valley Irses Association Ida Burkhart Philadelphia Owen Lewis Carrie Pauley Robert Pauley

American Legion Auxiliary to Hold Four County Council

Four Counties County Council meeting of Carbon Lehigh Monroe and Northampton counties will be held at Brown and Lynch Post No 9 in Easton on Saturday January 1 at 1 PM.

American Legion Auxiliary Carbon Lehigh Monroe Northampton Brown and Lynch Post Easton

Political strife colors 1936 Congress outlook

Economic Highlights notes that Democrats seek to gain public support in November while Republicans push for power. The piece predicts intense efforts by both parties to influence endorsements, votes, and the national direction as the nation heads into the next election cycle.

Birthday Ball Aims To Raise Funds For Infant Paralysis

Local President chairs the National Birthday Ball fund drive to aid infant paralysis victims. Colonel Henry L. Doherty, head of the National Committee, notes past success and urges more contributions to surpass the $1,071.00 raised in 1935 and support improved medical facilities. The event marks the President’s 52nd and 53rd anniversaries with nationwide generosity sought.

Henry L. Doherty Dohe Doherty

Laura Encke Dies of Heart Attack at 66

Mrs. Laura Encke, 66, died Monday evening at 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rickert 224 Prospect Street after weeks of illness. A resident of Aurora before eight years ago, she was widow of Dr J H Enck and active in social and civic life, a lifelong Moravian, member of Anna Nitschman Chel King's Daughters Order of Easter Star and White Shrine of Jerusalem. Survived only by Mrs Joseph H Rickert. Funeral is announced for 2:30 PM at 284 Prospect Street with R S Meine Funeral Home in charge.

Laura Encke Joseph H Rickert Propect Street Enecke Aurora Ill Dr J H Enck Moravian Church Anna Nitschman Chel King’s Daughters Order of Easter Star and the White Shrine Jerusalem Easton Veaum Tomort O¢Luek Pra Pect Street Osae

State Game Lands expansion and refuges push noted

Harrisburg reports the Game Commission bought about 37 300 acres raising total State Game Lands area since 1920 to a new level. Seventeen refuges added are spread across Crawford and Burks counties. Protective works, planting, and dam projects were undertaken to improve habitat and access for migratory birds and game species, with significant construction including a forty acre dam in State forest wilds and related improvements.

Harrisburg State Crame Commission Oreatuning Crawford ‘Onty Burks County COC Parry Braehe Pymauging Crawtud Mignetore Bord Peat

Communion Service at Arndt's Church

A Sunday service was held at Arndt's Church with prayers and hymns as the parish prepared for the Lord. Mrs Kleckner attended and the event gathered residents from the local community on January 1.

Che Arndt

Resettlement Admin Aids 55 Pa Counties

Harrisburg January 8 the Resettlement Administration reports 55 Pennsylvania counties aided as farm families work toward self sufficiency. State Director Whitacre says about 850 families have loans for seed fertilizer and home needs. Applications rise daily as farmers are urged to apply and take control of their future.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Resettlement Administration Whitacre Royal Resetlement Dreher Livestoc Seed Widooltier Farm

P O of A Holds Regular Meeting

The P O of A held its regular meeting with President Shae Des presiding. Officers and members discussed upcoming events and plans, with several attendees named including Mrs Mary Auel and Mrs Beachcu Price. The gathering included remarks by Mrs Matroe Egeman and a slate of participants such as Mr and Mrs Andrew and Mrs Susan Srofflis.

Agaois Regia Mary Auel Matroe Egeman Pepe Puasa Davies

Milk Exhibit Planned for State Farm Show Display

A fragmented notice describes a milk exhibit tied to the State Farm Show at Harrie with references to exhibitors, farmers, and dealers. It mentions percentages and ongoing details continued on Page Five.

Harrie Nurg Agen Coleman Catey Pat Te Frade Ste Meimik Feria Antic Net Daiber

Chamber Members to Hear H L Doane Speak

The local Chamber of Commerce will hold its eleventh annual meeting at the Nazareth Inn with H L Doane of Philadelphia presenting a practical address on Law Housing. A lunch follows and officers for the coming year will be elected. Mr Doane will discuss building and loan financing and local conditions receive emphasis.

Hha Snater

State Stocked with 77000 Cottontails

A fragmented report notes a state stocking event involving seventy seven thousand cottontails. The garbled text mentions multiple proper nouns and locations, but the core fact appears to be a mass stocking of rabbits in a state program.

Farewell Party in Pennsburg Honors Mrs Ficcle

A farewell gathering at the home of Miss Tats Arnold in Hall Square Saturday honored Mrs Anna Ficcle as she leaves Pennsburg for a new position as a stenographer at Perkiomen Preparat. The evening featured living cards and dancing with refreshments for attendees including Anna Engle Levis Arnaud Eveline Smith Derok Wessels Josephine Heingleiman Margaret Millheim Miriam Friterman Mildred Kahler Evelyn Christman Julia Walters Dorothy Koch Margaret Saeger and numerous gentlemen from area families.

Alamwell Wael Hk Tats Arnold Home Hall Square Anna Ficcle Pennsburg Perkiomen Spe Anna Engle Levis Arnaud Eveline Smith Derok Wessels Josephine Heingleiman Margaret Millheim Miriam Friterman Mildred Ka

Unclear historical notes mix in a dense broadcast fragment

A fragmentary text lists diverse items from forest fires caused by humans to Supreme Court shifts on school corporal punishment, Marine swords as fashion, war costs, and the Dionne quintuplets. It mentions aircraft orders, budget hearings, and political figures, but the garbled OCR obscures clear events or dates.

Stenes Natornal United States Supreme Court Uccract Columbia New Jere Siave US Marine Africa War Department Malin Craig Democrat South Carolina Craig Festein Awsainivd Helen Wile Moody Vihite

Local PTA Event Highlights Youth Treajie on South Maja

A community PTA gathering focused on local youth activities featured Miss Betty Lito and Miss Frances Hiton Shater along with several others including Miss Florey Mase Lorraine Heyer and Miss Lorraine Heyer. Attendees listed include Robert Forest Bowers Wes Jacob Walters Donald Ke and Richard Stier. The event followed a bid date after which a Hiton was served.

Betty Lito Matehe Florey Mase Lorraine Heyer Ta Hever Frances Hiton Shater Robert Forest Bowers Austin Dt Wes Jacob Walters Donald Ke Richard Stier

Modern Women and Home Life Highlighted in 42 Year Ago Calendar

We glimpse a Wash I A F Part Page 5 section featuring Bruce Barton with notes on farm life and home lovers. The page includes items on the family doctor comics and a promenade deck clarified ad row. Church announcements and Sunday school notes appear in Lawson Church notices.

Bruce Barton Family Doctor Lawson Church

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