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Nazareth Item

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

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Tablet Unveiled in Bath for Rev John Rosbrugh Clerical Martyr

A memorial tablet was unveiled Sunday at Walnut Street Presbyterian Bath to honor Rev John Rosbrugh clerical martyr of Allen Township Pres Church and pioneer pastor. The ceremony featured a historical address by Francis S Hort and an offering to fund the memorial a committee led by Hort organized by the Presbytery of Lehigh. The tie to the 1777 Hessian battle death ties Rosbrugh to early American church history and local Delaware Valley heritage with multiple clergy present and a donation list from congregants.

John Sragh Utlon Allen Township Walnut Street Presbyterian Bath Allen Church Rosburgh Bath Francis S. Hort Francis 8S. Hort Horner David M. James Ds K. MclIihaney Jane Horner Joseph A John Ros Allen Town Presbyterian Church Delaware Washington Northampton County John Rosbrugh Princeton University Wich Oxford Mansfeld Oodhowse Jersey Wanla Upper Lowerwick Bedminster Bask Ridge New Jersey J. Bethel Smithfield Penn Avania Melcator Presby Brunswick Francis S. Hart William Worman James Robinson D. D First Presbyterian Church Charles Overstreet Green Presbyterian Church Newton N. J Overstreet Wellas Leslie Irwin First Street Presbyterian Church Catasauqua Philip Nicholas Princeton Seminary Henry S. Welty Hokendauqua Presbyterian Church Presbytery Lehigh Luther S. Black Andrew M. Brown Raymond 8. Hittinger Henry M. Prentiss John E. Mertz Francis Hort Rosbrugh Edward J. Fox Russell C. Stewart William M. McKeen Harry J. Steele W. R. Coyle Jane Weston Coyle William Radford Coyle, Jr Francis J. McKelvy FE. A. Speer J. W. Bull Henry F. Marx Thomas A. L. Hay Henry Sage Linn Samuel T. Brown Anna F. Brown Mary Leslie Irwin Pessie Herron Margaret Wilson Joseph A. Horner

Biblical Christmas Putz Scene Draws Many Visitors

The Christmas putz by Mrs. Eugene Trein of East Centre Street attracts visitors from nearby towns. The display spans Genesis to the Wise Men with scenes of creation, flood, prophecies, and unity, enhanced by 238 switches controlling lights and effects arranged by her son Whitfield Trein a Liberty High student.

Eugene Trein East Centre Street Azareth Trein

PUBLIC INSTALLATION HELD TUESDAY FOR WHITFIELD COUNCIL OFFICERS

A public installation in P's hall Tuesday evening inducted newly elected officers of Whitfield Council No 183 Ughters of America. Hazel Itterly Benquet? Florence ith Katie Wea Ti Lulu Hagler Anna Kato Ayn Milheim Dorothy Hoenenbersey Mary Urban Alice Kilheimer Hilda Weaver Nina Shater were named officers. Deputy state council Fr Agnes Bachman led the ceremony with Star Council 16 Allentown aides present from neighboring councils. Music by Peerless orchestra provided refreshments.

P's Hall Whitfield Council Ughters of America Hazel Itterly Florence Ith Katie Wea Lulu Hagler Anna Kato Ayn Milheim Associ Dorothy Hoenenbersey Ancillor Mary Urban

Ladies of Golden Eagle Install Officers in Nazareth Temple

The Nazareth Temple No. 10 Ladies of Golden Eagle held an installation for newly elected officers. District Grand Templar Mrs Martha Reinheimer conducted the ceremony. Officers named include Ela Weaver Mary Friteliman Stella Smith Cora Schmale Jennie Milheim Laura Nfess Sadie Honeyman Naomi Marcks Helen Miller Florence Milheim Carrie Barrall Corna Stoffler. A social hour with refreshments followed.

Nazareth Temple Ladies of Golden Eagle Grand Templar Martha Reinheimer Town Past Templar Ela Weaver Noble Templar Mary Friteliman View Templar Stella Smith Cora Schmale Jennie Milheim Laura Nfess Guardian Exchequer Sadie Honeyman Guardian Finance Naomi Marcks Guardian Records Helen

District Meeting of P O S of A in Nazareth

The district meeting at Camp 556 Nazareth drew members from Riegelsville Easton and Nazareth. National President Judge Johnson will speak at the February 22 banquet at Hotel Easton with music and a comedian. A large attendance is expected.

Nazareth Riegelsville Easton Batt of Pittsburgh Washington Clarence Deemer Northampton County George Scherer

Local Doctor to Resume Practice

Victor J. Koch M D 83 Belvidere street can again see patients in his office and make house calls after a six week recovery from an appendicitis operation at Tankawau Hospital Philadelphia. He had been unable to practice due to after effects and medical care.

Victor J. Koch Belvidere Street Koch Tankawau Hospital Philadelphia

Local Squire To Give Decision In Game Law Case Saturday

The case against Howard Spangler and Francis Miller ends in a pending decision by Squire James Fry after a Thursday hearing. Spangler and Miller face fines up to 100 and 25 for game law violations tied to a deer killed in Tobyhanna township Monroe County during a closed season, with additional costs possible.

Squire Howard Spangler Northampton Francis Miller Squire James Fry Justice of the Peace Spengler Tobyhanna Township Monroe County Miller T. Fred Woodley Bangor Commonwealth Howard Lehman Bethlehem Stanley Danner Spangler Buck Danner Squire Niles Squire Fry Kramer Harrisburg Francis Walter Easton

Ladies Auxiliary of Post 415 Meets for January Drill

The Ladies Auxiliary of Harold V Knecht American Legion Post 415 will hold its regular meeting Friday at 8 pm in the Y. An indoor rehearsal drill follows the meeting. Officers seek a strong delegation to the Four County Council in Bethlehem on Saturday January 21. Bus transportation leaves at 10 am.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Harold V. Knecht American Legion Post No. 415 Bethlehem

Nazareth Welcomes The Chamber of Commerce

The article announces the formation of a Nazareth Chamber of Commerce. It urges local residents to back the new group, arguing industry attracts labor and growth. The piece emphasizes pride, prospects for business, and a prosperous future for Nazareth.

Chamber of Commerce Nazareth

Nazareth Hall Reopens After Christmas Holidays

Nazareth Hall reopened after the Christmas holidays on January 2 with nearly all cadets present for supper except three ill. The resumption included prep hour and classes after chapel, renovations in the Library, a new shower facility in Main Hall, and new cadets joining the student body. Basketball practice resumes, intramural games gain emphasis, and winter sports may start with favorable snow and ice conditions.

Nazareth Hall Faeney F Churchman Business College St. Matthew's Bethlehem

Shimer Again Chosen to Head Nazareth Fair

The Northampton County Agricultural Society elected officers at Nazareth. William K. Shimer was named president with Charles G. Reese secretary and Lewis P. Werkheiser treasurer. Vice presidents include Harry F. Roth and several notable local leaders.

Shimer Nazareth Fair The Northampton County Agricultural Society Nazareth William K. Shimer Charles G. Reese Lewis P. Werkheiser Harry F. Roth Bushkill Clark Hutchingon Lower Mt Bethel Thomas Kunkle Palmer Harry Werner Upper Nazareth Forrest Kolb Williams Clyde Lendt Easton D. Ritter Freemansburg FP. S. Trumbower

Quaiters Edge Friendship Team In Close Quoit Match

The Y M C A quoit tossers defeated Knights of Friendship 32 to 24 at Belvidere street hall after a tied start. Dech Abel Knauss Hoch and Bachman led the Y side, while Woodring Kratzer and Bigley starred for O K F. The match stayed close through four rounds before the Y took a six game lead in the fifth and held on.

Y. M. C. A. Quoit Knights of Friendship Belvidere Street Dech Abel Knauss Hoch Bachman Woodring Kratzer Bigley

Land Church Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Dryland church at Hecktown held a joint annual meeting for Reformed and Lutheran congregations with Rev. J A Klick presiding. Officers elected include John Koch janitor Wayne Nagle organist and Robert Smale and Edgar Rohn auditors. Separate lists show elected trustees elders deacons and auditors for both congregations plus new Willing Workers officers and numerous committee members.

Dryland Church Hecktown J. A. Klick Presiding George Johnson John Koch Wayne Nagle Robert Smale Edgar Rohn Edwin Rohn Joseph Dwohl Milton Fennel Lovene Hartzell Elmer J. Kreidler John Edgar Wiliam Johnson Frank Heckman Bilis Santee Julia Johnson Joha Wal Fey Reformed Frank Heller George Fisher George Schlegel William Johnson Stanley Hahn Helen Heckman Oliver Miller John Johnson Edith Buss John Butt Forest Barton Edwin Heckman Robert Christman Oscar Edelman Mary Waraman Mary Herman Susan Hagenbuch Miriam Grube

Nazareth Men Plan Reorganizing as Board of Trade

Nazareth businessmen voted to transform the Nazareth Business Men’s Association into a Chamber of Commerce style Board of Trade. Officers to remain, a speaker visit planned, and a large community meeting sought to build a broader membership for expanded commerce efforts.

Nazareth Business Men's Association Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Nazareth Business Men's Association Hi Freeman William Mertz Robert L. Siegfried Freeman Joseph Sehley Henry Schlegel Floyd Hess F. BR. Hess & Sons Thides Nagareth

Council Considers 1928 Invoices and Fire Alarm Upgrade

The January 7 1929 regular meeting notes approval of 1928 invoices from James Fry and others and acceptance of health and planning communications. The council discussed road bed conditions on South Main Street, ice prevention on Evergreen and South Main, and a potential independent fire alarm system for the municipal building.

Butts Hartzell Messrs Krera and Hangen Lindenmeyer and Schaefer State Board of Health Harrisburg Lindenmeyer Siegfried Department of Internal Affairs Commonwealth of Pennsysvania Asher Seip! Esq Messrs, Schaeffer L. V.transit Company South Main Street Messrs. Lindenmeyer Steg L. V. Transit Company North Broad Street Schaeffer North Main Street Kern Tanatae

Four Water Companies Seek Charters in Northampton County

Application filed with the Public Service Commission in Harrisburg seeks incorporation and operation start for four water companies in Northampton County. Incorporators are C. Shull J. Shull and R. Van Der Die of Stroudsburg. Each company would have 5000 dollars capital and buy water from Brue Mountain Consolidated Water. Service areas include Belfast Water Company in Plainfield Township Tatamy Company in Tatamy borough Nisky in Upper Nazareth and B Stockertown in Stockertown.

Public Service Commission Harrisburg Northampton County C. Shull J. WH. Shull R. van der Die Stroudsburg Brue Mountain Consolidated Water Company Belfast Water Company Plainfield Township Tatamy Company Tatamy Niskky Upper Nasareth B Stockertown Company Stockertown

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