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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
6
Multiple denominations list weekly worship times, Sunday schools, Bible studies, youth activities, and meetings. Rev Paul Meinert and Rev H C Snyder lead St John groups. other churches include Bethlehem, Mennonite Brethren, Moravian, Belfast Reformed, and Unitarian missions with activities on Monday through Saturday, catechism, choir rehearsals, and youth programs across Moorestown and areas nearby.
The Belfast Union Cemetery history details perpetual care funding from heirs incl Sabina Beller and Sabina Keller notes. By 1938 the fund reached 2300 dollars, with expected increase from Eugene F. Mohn’s will. The board managed legacies and perpetual certificates, plus a 5 dollar yearly lease of unused grounds to Richard Bath beginning 1886 and ongoing.
A fragment notes an area described as one of the most beautiful zones in Northampton County, nicknamed Acres of God, highlighting its scenic transformation and favorable natural features for residents and visitors.
An express agent in Nazareth and former Easton sporting goods shop owner, a lifelong Schoeneck Moravian Church organist and elder, dies leaving widow Lucinda Trein and two foster children. Surviving relatives include the Ebbecke and Keller families. Funeral at the home today at 2 pm, Rev. J. F. Gross officiating. burial at Schoeneck.
Mrs Mary Catherine Buss 90 widow of James H Buss died Friday at her Bethlehem home. Born in Plainfield township to Andrew and Emmaline Stocker Kessler she was a member of Christ Evangelical. Surviving: two sons Stewart A and Harvey A a daughter Minnie two brothers Peter and Ephiriam two sisters Mrs Owen Engler three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday from her home with interment in Fairview cemetery Bethlehem.
Morris R. Jacoby son of Emma Mann and the late Irvin Jacoby died of heart ailment at 3 50 p m Friday at his Bath home on Main Street. He was 19 years 10 months and 3 days old. He had been ill one week. He was born in Moore
Township Northampton County. He was a member of Christ Reformed Church Bath and until last November was employed by the WPA. His father died November 23. Besides the mother, there remains a brother Russell Bath, two sisters Mrs. Herbert Schoenenberger town and Mrs. Joseph Sperlbaum Allentown. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenmount cemetery. The Rev. R. H. Helfferich officiated.
Nathan Strauss of USHA approved base bids from Stofflet a Tilleston Philadelphia and other firms for Hanover Acres Allentown with 37 buildings and 322 living quarters. Project features include one and two story row homes with diverse room counts, street entrances to kitchens, gardens, playgrounds, and a wading pool. Estimated cost about 1.6 million with 90 percent USHA loan. start this month, finish in about a year.
Mr and Mrs Albert Dugan of New York spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Claude Grubb and family. Nazareth couple Mr and Mrs Jack Deichman and Miss Mary DeBeamer visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Nagie and family. Pen Argyl residents Mr and Mrs Stewart Christman visited their brother Bert Christman who is improving after illness.
Irene Viola and Margaret, daughters of Mrs Klump’s mother Mrs Alice Schaffer of Hecktown, were mentioned in a brief social item. Arlene Metxsel was noted spending Saturday in the same local context.
The Sunshine Class of Trinity Sunday School and Harmony Class members hosted social evenings at local homes. Ada Marlatt of Pen Argyl visited relatives. Ralph Achenbech travels to Florida. Reformed Ladies Aid Society of St. Peters Church held an all day quilting luncheon. Officers were elected for the year. Raymond Wagner and daughter Janet returned from Florida after a several week stay. Ella Houck visited her niece Mrs. Asa Ross in Bangor. Mrs. Humphrey Davies Jr. is confined to bed. Rev. William Downing of Lancaster visited his nephew Harry Oaten. Reformed Missionary Society of St. Peter's Church plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. David Roth's home.
Seventy farm youths and parents attended a Nazareth Y M C A meeting to form a Northampton County Dairy Calf Club with dairy specialist J C Nagcotte from Pennsylvania State College. Eighteen enrollments include Homer McEwen Jr and Leo Su prys. the group plans Holstein calves and Guernsey enrollments among Nazareth and Easton and Pen Argyl families.
A selection committee in Nazareth aims to identify calves matching a vision from Pennsylvania State College. The goal is to locate cows producing 400 pounds or more of butterfat in a single year on a mature cow basis.
The Red and Gun Club at the American Legion Home hosted members Monday evening. Fifteen new members joined the roster. Mild spring weather last week drew people outdoors with bicycles and roller skating noted around town. The warmth is unusually early for this time of year.
Emma K. Walter of 1008 West Broad Bethlehem and Elmer F. Everts of 730 Beverly Bethlehem were united in marriage at the Nazareth parsonage 115 East Center Street on Thursday afternoon December 15 by Rev. George S. Kleckner. The bride works with the Northampton County Branch of the Association for the Blind and the groom is a Bethlehem businessman. They reside at 730 Beverly Street Bethlehem.
A surprise party was held at Robert Werkheiser's home for his son Russel who was home on a 30 day furlough from the U S Army. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frances Eberly and Jon Nelson of Bath Miss Mildred and Eleanor Nicholas of Hecktown Mr and Mrs Howard Danner and
Heating expert John Barclay explains automatic dampers via a thermostat to balance upstairs heat, reduce cellar damper adjustments, and save fuel. He notes that every degree above 70 increases consumption and that a thermostat can pay for itself quickly while reducing overheating and illness risk.
Grace Henry and Lester attend gatherings with Mr and Mrs John Hottle Wilbert Edwin and Stanley Pichner. Refreshments were served and guests left wishing him luck. The Horns and Van Horns visited the Van Horn family. Clarence Johnson and family joined a turkey dinner at Minnie Johnson's in Macada. Children return to school after a week off. John Hower and Mowers kin spent New Year with Clarence Johnson. Alvin Haldeman and family visited Mrs George Diefenderfer in Chickentown.
Elele Faustner reports the Klecknersville School closed Monday January 2 for term half. Students Madeline Roth Jean McCafferty Blaine Kolb visited Delps and Grave 1s School. Bennet Welty presided at a short meeting. Colors chosen purple and gold. Perfect attendance listed for Pearl Nolf Lorraine Kemmerer Norma Cressman Angela Paustner Edna Paustner and Mary Edelman. Poems for grades seven and eight selected.
On January 5 the pupils of Jackson School took a test in Pen are as follows Gladys Roth Earl Remaley Annabelle Weaver Ray mond Carrohn Eleanor Berger The 7th and 8th grades had their neekest test in Spelling on Friday January 6 The testa will con tinue until tomorrow Those having high honor for the month of December are as follows Eighth Grade Irene Langenbach Fifth Grade Jean Welder Those on the honor are as follows eighth Pauline Kern and Robert Walton Seventh Grade Betty Seyfried Dorothy Bickert and Armand Taranta Sixth Grade Virginia Suter Eleanor Berger and Carl Remaley Fifth Grade Pauline Eckert On Friday Chester Lahr was on Weaver's ice pond with the bicycle and the ice broke in.
Elaine Kelb reports Graver's School pupils prepare for midyear exams after a December with many absentees due to sickness. January weather featured heavy rains, thunder, and lightning. Revival services continue at Cross Roads A B Sunday School through January 15. Local visitations include the Heckmans and Kolbs, Mudrys, Herd family, and Derhammer and Passinger visitors.
Pauline and Irene Flyte report on visits by Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Schaffer and family and Mrs. James Werner of Nazareth to the Vogels in Palmerton who have been ill. Sunday callers included Mrs. Clyde Rissmiller Bernetta and Norman Flyte families. A baby boy arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hawk on January 3rd. Mrs. Raymond Flyte remains ill and Mrs. Harold Trayes and daughter Rita spent Saturday in Easton.
Mr and Mrs Howard Reese and children Franklin Mildred Reuben Asher and Geraldine visited Mr and Mrs Henry Kresge of East Lawn Sunday night. Mr and Mrs George Welty of Nasareth were recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Harry Hall Mr and Mrs Luther Everts and
Daughters and relatives from Nazareth and Allentown visited local households including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bensing and Mr. and Mrs. William Ferraro. The Young Peoples Society presented a pageant Sunday night. Irvin Serfass and Lester Laudenbach were among visitors. Mrs. Otis Hovencamp plans a public sale before moving to Middletown, N. J.
The State's mineral industries face decline due to depleting accessible wealth and rising competition. Experts urge comprehensive actions: exploration for new deposits, better utilization, new uses, and studies of underlying problems, with support from industry associations to benefit the entire sector. Pennsylvania leads US mineral production but must plan publicly and privately to maintain leadership.
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