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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
6
A town church bulletin lists Sunday services across denominations including Moravian and Reformed. Memorial Day observances noted for the Moravian church with a trumpet quartet and missionary talk by Rev F A Schramm in Nicaragua.
Sunday School lesson for July 6 highlights Abraham as a biblical pioneer. It discusses Terah Ur of the Chaldees, Abram’s call to leave kin and nation, journeys to Canaan, and Genesis readings. It notes Abraham’s repentance, generosity to Lot, and intercessory prayer over Sodom as examples for pupils.
The article describes themed sandwich ideas for entertaining including Star Sandwiches with star cut bread and Swiss cheese, Patriotic Sandwiches layering cheese and pimiento, Firecracker and Water Lily designs, and Nasturtium and Watercress accents. It emphasizes eye catching shapes for Fourth of July displays and tea tables.
The Trappe church near Collegeville on the Benjamin Franklin highway preserves the legacy of Rev. Dr. Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg the region’s first pastor. Notables buried in the adjacent graveyard include Muhlenberg and General Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg with Frederic Augustus Muhlenberg, Montgomery county’s first judge. Local pastors invite Lutherans and friends to a special service.
The passage recalls Abraham’s willingness to offer Isaac on Mount Moriah the site later associated with the Temple in Jerusalem. It emphasizes God’s desire for stewarded devotion not loss, and notes Abraham’s remarkable faith as he obeyed God’s call without knowing whither he went.
Marriages reported include Ella M Woodring of Lower Nazareth and Clifford Overpeck of Hackettstown wed at St John s Reformed church with relatives present. Beulah Bond wed Morris Vannatta in Nazareth Moravian church. both unions end with celebrations. Rohn Allen couple wed at Third Presbyterian Trenton with large wedding party, sleuthing through multiple bridesmaids, ushers, and family guests. The newlyweds plan a Long Island honeymoon before settling in Trenton.
Hope cemetery directors posted a large sign along the main driveway warning drivers to obey governing orders or face arrest. In recent months visitors had driven over small green mounds, prompting the precaution to protect burial plots at Heck town.
A prepared USDA briefing explains Johne's disease, or paratuberculosis, as an incurable, contagious bacterial illness affecting cattle and sometimes sheep, deer, and goats. It covers symptoms, transmission, diagnosis with johnin, lack of cure, and indemnity payments initiated in 1927 for cattle slaughtered due to test reaction.
Experiments show hogs grow larger on a given feed amount when they have constant water access. Hogs drink in small bursts but prefer frequent drinking. on self feeders they learn feed remains available and increase eating, reducing thirst-driven grazing.
The text notes sheep survive on weeds, with pasture productivity varying by type. It argues the farmer gains value as sheep help control weeds while sparing grass, enabling pasture renewal and thicker regrowth in a few years.
Cass County farmers use sheep and sweet clover to suppress sow thistles and weeds. Last year 300 ewes were imported to cover 25 000 acres of clover and 20 000 acres of alfalfa with a 90 percent lamb crop and wool yield.
Mr and Mrs Albert Roth spent the week beginning with fishing at Peck s Pond. Mrs Walter Hoodmaker of Allentown visited here with friends. Benjamin Kimminour will hold a public sale Saturday for a 15 acre farm a lot of stock and implements. Bathing in the Bushkill at Jacobsburg is underway. Haymaking is nearly done and grain fields ready to cut. Warren Hahn the local blacksmith and auto repairer is so busy he hired extra help.
Hecktown residents host and visit during a busy weekend with Sunday school music at Lower Saucon Church and Nazareth outings. A new gas station nears opening as families from nearby townships attend reunions, conventions, and birthday celebrations.
Emmanuelville Sunday school to hold Children Day services on Sunday evening July 20. Mr and Mrs J N Dankel visited Bethlehem. Frank Lindaman called on Mr and Mrs Joseph Bergstresser. Elmer Zellner Beatta Lindaman visited Harvey Stout. Milton Feller of Danielsville visited Arthur Silvius. Miss Maurice Stout and Miss Myrtle Shafer of Northampton visited Elmer Zellner. John Santee William Dankel Bethlehem vacationing with J N Dankel. John Dornbach Elmer Zeliner went to Easton.
Clearfield area residents hosted family gatherings with many names and visits. The Zion Church union plans, a parish supper and strawberry tea, and a proposed State Road trip were noted alongside church services and a harvest start. Family reunions near Howertown, Kreidersville, and Bath appeared with dinner gatherings and health updates for Meda Spengler.
Mr and Mrs Charles Heberling and family visit Mrs Mary Trach and William Smale. several couples from Bath Bethlehem Cross Roads Nazareth Moorestown Clearfield Nazareth and Nazarath areas spend Sunday with relatives including Buskirk Remaly Eton and Barrell.
Winds Gap area social items include families from Belfast and Andomink visiting Camp Melvin in Thornhurst Pennsylvania. Trinity chapel Sunshine Class to hold annual picnic at Central Park on July 12. Wind Gap Temple Ladies of the Golden Eagle to install officers and initiate on Monday July 7 with all degree team members required.
A set of wry observations on topics from disarmament talks and radio evolution to fashion, law, and economics. It notes how safety razors improve, questions trial outcomes, and remarks on evening routines and public perception. The tone is satirical and reflective, with snippets of modern life.
E D Eckert of Zion's Stone Church purchased a sedan with the latest improvements. In Northampton County Amanda Borger of Zion's Stone reports the best potato field on his farm.
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