Nazareth Man Found Dead in Field
Nazareth man, 76, was found with a gunshot wound in a field behind Levine Snyder Monday. Willard Johnson found the body and Dr W Calvin, Nazareth, certified death by suicide. He was born in Bushkill and survived by his wife Mabel Cole and several siblings. Funeral arrangements were held at BR Bar funeral home, with interment at M E cemetery.
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Nazareth
Levine Snyder
N. Willard Johnson
W. Calvin
Bushkill Gson
Wiliam
Williamson
Tor
Mabel Cole
John
Point Phillips
Agnes Williamson
Orifith
Easton
Anne Nazareth
William Nazareth
Aiiliam Williamson
BR. J. Bar
South Nazareth
M. E
Knights of Friendship Host Meeting in Shaters Hall
The Knights of Friendship Home Too affiliates with local unit holding a guesting at Shaters Hall. Directors listed include Eckhart as president Ty vice president and other officers Faubsch recording secretary Grats financial secretary Knecht treasurer and Davidson Wunderly Knecht among directors. The new office meeting occurred on August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnights of Friendship Home
Knights of Friendship
Shaters Hall
E Eckhart
Faubsch
Grats
Davidson
Kermit Wunderly Knecht
State Highway funds withheld to cover township maintenance balances
Secretary Roy E. Brownmiller reports that 1996 37 appropriations for state highways left towns behind, with daily mailed payments totaling 220 088 11 and a net due balance of 9450 after charges. Affected townships face withholdings to cover maintenance and repairs, delaying pay and reflecting larger departmental liabilities.
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Metersuly
Roy E. Brownmiller Aneday
Census predicts 880 farms in selected areas for dairy project
Austin announces a preliminary report from the Census Bureau indicating about 880 farms in the chosen area will participate in the dairy cooperative project. The Division of Livestock Estimates and the Bureau of Agriculture provide technical work for the study.
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Austin
Limwtock
U. S
Death of County's Oldest Resident Nicholas Devereaux
Nicholas Devereaux aged 94 3 28 died at his Bath home on Saturday at 5 43 PM. Born March 25 1844 in Wexford County Ireland he was a farmer 35 years before retiring 17 years ago. Survived by daughter Mary E James and granddaughter Mary R James. Funeral in Sacred Heart Church Bath with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Devereaux
Bath-Beersville Eghway
Bath
Wexford County
Ireland
Richard Devereaus
Mary (Nee) Furlong
Sacred Heart Church
America
Mary J. (Nee) Fehnel
James
Mary E
John J. James
Mary R. James
Bath-Beersville
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Rev Paul H Hagey to Speak at St Reformed Session
Pastor Rev Paul H Hagey will address the Sunday session at St Reformed, following years of service in China. He formerly led the Methodist Episcopal Church and will also discuss his daughter Elsie joining the Primary Department.
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Paul H. Hagey
Methodist Episcoe Church
China
Helen Wolfe
Elsie
County Executive Committee Plans Annual Convention
The Northampton County Sabbath School Association, in Easton, voted to hold the county convention in Bethlehem on November 3 and 4 after the State Convention in Clearfield. A Program Committee led by H. H. Stewart will organize, with members including Clarence Hawk and George Messinger.
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Northampton County Sabbath School Association
YMCA
East
Bethlehem
Clearfield
Penna
State Association
H. H. Stewart
Clarence A. Hawk
George 8. Messinger
Willard Pusher
Martha Luckenbach
Margaret B. Bull
Irvin Bretz
T. L. Brewster
Raymond Haupert
Easton “Y
J. H. Sencenbach
C. A. Hawk
General Executive Committee
Convention
Monevening
M. B. Bull
Easton
Young People's
Bi Centennial Committee Meeting Set For Monday
All chairmen of the General Bi Centennial Celebration Committee will meet at the M C A Monday evening at 8 o'clock. A. G. Kern, chairman, said the general committee is being organized to launch plans for publicity religious historic pageant parade program and more. The historic committee, chaired by Warren Breinig, has begun work and Town Council has funded historians for immediate start.
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M.C.A
A. G. Kern
Kern
Warren Breinig
Court of Honor Honors Local Boy Scouts Achievements
Troops 32 43 and 79 members received awards at a recent court of honor led by District Commissioner Elmer Snyder with Ernest Wilkens John Michel John Mem mert Victor Yost and Joseph Payonk Jr. Second class badges were awarded to Charles Bennett George Kahler Jr John Deutsch Stephen Erdie Michael Franczar Raymond Keppel Frank Nagy George Milkovitz Rudolph Lavercool Paul Traupman William Stohl and Frank Vandrisovitz of Troop 43. First class badges went to Willian Drumm Andrew Kavcak and William Wukovitz of Troop 43. Gerald Strunk of Troop 32 earned a leathercraft and first aid merit badge. Next board of review is August 18 and court of honor August 25.
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Elmer Snyder
Ernest Wilkens
John Michel
John Memmert
Victor Yost
Joseph Pay |Onk
John Fischl
Charles Bennett
George Kahler
John
Daughters of America Degree Team Meet at Marsh Home
The monthly meeting of the degree teams of the Daughters of America was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Marsh with Mrs. Minnie Werkheiser and Mrs. Marsh as hostesses. Twenty members attended. President Mrs. Dorothy Shaneberger led the business session followed by a social hour with refreshments. Next meeting at Mrs. Grace Pike's home on Whitfield Street.
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The
Daughters of America
Marsh
Minnie Werkheiser
Dorothy Shaneberger
Grace Pike
Whitfield St
Rotary Club Outdoor Meeting at Municipal Park
Charles Shimer of the local Rotary Club led an outdoor gathering at Municipal Park on Monday evening. Andrew Leh, park manager, outlined park activities including Sunday concerts, softball, and swimming, inviting members to enjoy the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shimer
Rotary Club
Andrew Leh
g@lubmen
Family Reunion Notices Stuber Flick Lambert
The Stuber Flick reunion is set for Sunday July 31 at Brewers Grove on the Byffast Bangor highway. All Stuber and Flick descendants are urged to attend. The Lambert Family executive met with President A B Lambert to finalize plans featuring Norman Prey and Rev Charles Lambert for a Saucon Park gathering on Saturday August 6 rain or shine.
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Stuber-Flick
Breidinger's Grove
Byffast-Bangor Highway
Stuber
Flick
Lambert
Bath
Norman Prey
Newmanstown
Charles Lambert
Elysburg
Penna
Saucon Park
New Bowling Alleys Open at Y Monday
Rural mail boxes unserviceable and unsightly hinder mail delivery and mar scenery. The Department seeks to correct this with Clean Up Rural Box Week. The Y.M.C.A. will open four new bowling alleys Monday evening 7:30 to 10:30 free to the public. over 18s may use the new facilities.
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J. A Fetheroll
Y.mc.a
Y.M.C.A
The
Y. Mc.a
Fifth Annual Easton YMCA Marathon Swim
The Fifth Annual Easton YMCA Marathon Swim runs from Easton to Raubsville, about 4.9 miles, with current near 2.4 mph. Entries due by August 5 at the Easton YMCA. race August 6 meeting at 12:30 PM at Easton YMCA before canal transport. Prizes: men 1st silver cup, 2nd gold medal, 3rd silver medal, 4th 5th bronze medals. women 1st silver cup, 2nd gold medal, 3rd silver medal, 4th and 5th bronze medals.
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Easton Y. M. C
Engagement of Miss Mary Groller to Dan Ger Announced
Miss Mary Groller daughter of Mr and Mrs John Groller 130 Spring St announced engagement to Dan Ger at an informal party Saturday night In attendance were Mr and Mrs Groller and their sons John Jr and Frankl Mr and Mrs Frank Koehler Mrs Alphonzo Ferarra Anna and Florence Vigilette and Mary Deutsch all of town Mr and Mrs Daniel Ruggiero Sr Mrs Anthony Falcone and daughter Mary and Helen Wanko Mr and Mrs Otto Waka and Charles Warrasky Northampton
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Maryler
John Groller
Spring St
Grollehoma
Daniel Ruggiero
Anthony Falcone
Mary
Helen Wanko
Otto Waka
Charles Warrasky
Northampton
Married at Elkton Maryland in surprise ceremony
John Ehrenreich son of Mr and Mrs John Ehrenreich Sr Bath and Miss Helen H Borda daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Borda Bath Bethlehem Highway were wed last Tuesday in Elkton Maryland. Rev C M Cope performed the ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank Ehrenreich of Catasauqua. They honeymooned by car through southern states and are staying with the groom's parents on West Main Street Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ehrenreich
John Erenreich Sr
Bath
Helen H. Borda
Alex Borda
Bath-Bethlehem
Elkton
Maryland
C. M. Cope
Frank Ehrenreich
Catasauqua
West Main St
Dish Social Honors Mrs Searles Birthday at Breidinger Grove
A covered dish social was held Friday evening by the Sunday School class of Mrs. Brinton Searles at Breidinger’s Grove on the Belfast Bangor highway near Edelmans. Members present included Mrs. Woodrow Brong Miss Mabel Dani Miss Minnie Itterly Miss Irene Stewart Miss Evelyn Frantz and many others. Games were played and all enjoyed the gathering.
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Breidinger's Grove
Belfast
Bangor Highway
Edelmans
Brinton Searles
Woodrow Brong
Mabel Dani
Minnie Itterly
Irene Stewart
Evelyn Frantz
Martin Smith
Thomas Knecht
Paul Trach
Hilda Smith
Hilda Werkheiser
Bernadine Meyers
Helen Luts
Emmi Smale
Evelyn Wambold
John Prable
Paul Rhive
Emma Serfass
Mildred Ruth
Board of Health in Regular Session Meeting Notes
The local Board of Health met in the Municipal building with all members present. Reports of the secretary and health officer were read for the past month. No communicable diseases were reported for the second straight month, but routine complaints were investigated. A general discussion on local sanitation followed. Members of Camp 3135 Patriotic Order of Americans attended a district meeting in Hellertown.
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Board of Health
John Knecht
New Officers Installed at Camp 315 Patriotic Order of Ameri
Camp 315 of the Patriotic Order of Americans held its regular meeting last week. District President Mary Meyers of Pen Argyl presided as officers were installed including Carrie Barrall as Past President and Alice Billheimer as President. Committees were appointed for Refreshment Serving and Entertainment, followed by a social hour.
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Camp 315
Patriotic Order of Americans
Mary Meyers
Pen Argyl
Carrie Barrall
Alma Christman
Alice Billheimer
Jennie Frantz
Grace Barrall
Rachel Trach
Sarah Schlegel
Mary Kilpatrick
Jeanetta Metz
Olive Hoff
Matie Weaver
Mary Kern
Helen Shafer
Guardian
Cora Beers
Sentinel
Mamie Edelman
Stella Dech
Emma Johnson
Lillie Dech
Evelyn Frantz
Louise Wunderly
Jeanette Metz
Katie Weaver
Jennie Frants
Mary Smith
Galendar of Coming Event Beaufort County Picnic List
Calendar of upcoming events lists July 30 picnics at Moorestown Church Grove Belfast Ev Reformed Sunday School and Hecktown Sunday School and Northampton Male Chorus at Nagareth Borough Park. August features Moose Band Easton, Northampton County Choir Picnic at Bushkill Center Grove, Helds All Girl Band, Mack Family Reunion at Dorney Park, Hahn Family Reunion at Plainfield Church Grove, Chapmans Picnic at Bushkill Center Grove, and Bangor Band at Nazareth Borough Park. Events begin 2:30 P.M. DST on August 27 and rain dates noted for some.
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Salem Union
Moorestown
Church Grove
Hecktown
Belfast Ev.-Reformed
Church Lawn
Northampton
Nagareth Borough Park
Moose Band of
Easton
Northampton County
Bushkill Center Grove
Borough Park
Mack
Dorney Park
Hahn
Plainfield Church Grove
Fain
D.S.T
Chapmans- Bushkill M
Bangor
Nazareth Borough Park
Nazareth K. G. E. officers installed by district official
The Item in Nazareth reports district official installing Nazareth K G E officers. New officers include Wheeler Hald erable chief Charles Sandt vice chief Leon Richter hermit and Spencer Reph keeper of exchequer. A chicken and waffle dinner is planned in Hellertown on Oct. 5 with visitors such as George Sharer past grand chief and a Bethlehem delegation.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
Eagle Hall
Elmer E. Eckert
Hellertows
Castle 112
Wheeler Halderable
Charles Sandt
Robert Kindt
Hermit
Leon Richter
Spencer Reph
Hellertown
George Sharer
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Lodge
Look Where You Drive Warns From Keystone Club
The Keystone Automobile Club warns drivers to keep eyes on the road not on companions. Safety Director Edward P. Curran notes many accidents result from looking away. Safety engineers show distance covered at speeds of 40 to 50 mph, urging drivers to avoid gaze shifts for safe travel. Local residents Misses Lorraine Thomas Lorraine Eyer Bernice Arndt Mildred Beck and Ann Werkhelser, with Jacob Nolf and Gerald Batt, returned home after two weeks at Camp Mensch Mills in Albertis, Pa.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Edward P. Curran
Legion
Keystone Safety
Lorraine Thomas
Lorraine Eyer
Bernice Arndt
Mildred Beck
Ann Werkhelser
Jacob Nolf
Gerald Batt
Camp Mensch Mills
Alburtis
Reckless Walking Blamed for Pedestrian Fatalities
Harrisburg officials report that pedestrians accounted for half of Pennsylvania’s 10 863 automobile death toll over five years. A five year Bureau of Highway Safety study (1933 1937) warns pedestrians are at extreme risk when not alert on roadways and urges vigilance for personal safety.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Revenue
J. Griffith Boardman
Bureau of Highway Safety
Boardman
Wind Gap man charged with attempted murder over shotgun shot
Louis Prescott of Wind Gap was jailed on $2,000 bail after allegedly firing a shotgun through a door during a rent dispute with Mr and Mrs Warren Kresge. The shot narrowly missed their six month old son as pellets flew around the crib. Constable Ira Clemens and Chief Rush Bowers captured Prescott on a nearby farm and he was committed by Justice of the Peace R S Daniels to Northampton County prison. Prescott, about 70, claimed he wanted to scare Kresge into paying rent.
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Louis Prescott
Wind Gap
Northampton County
Justice of the Peace
R. S. Daniels
Wind Cap
Warren Kresge
Prescott
Kresges
Ira Clemens
Clemens
Rush Bowers
Orville
Rates, scope of Pennsylvania utility probes in 1937 report
Harrisburg July 26 The Mobile Utility Commission reviewed 169 public utility firms with undepreciated capital around two billion dollars in its 1937 annual ports. The inquiry covered electric water and motor transport firms amid broad rate investigations. The commission reported large savings to customers from new tariffs and deposits refunds, plus numerous hearings and filings as it extended authority over intrastate buses trucks and taxis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Mobile Utility Commission
Commission
Earle
Pennsylvania
Aga
Mp Commission
Bell Telephome Company of Pennsylvania
Reenend Edison Light & Power Company
York
Beaver Valey Water Coe
Commise Sion
Pennsylvania pays farmers for soil conservation work
Harrisburg July 27 under the 1937 Agricultural Conservation Program 54 630 Pennsylvania farms improved 882 027 acres of farmland by soil-building practices. For their work 54 486 farmers have received checks totaling $2 922 528. Most money came from soil-building, with nine counties using diversion from soil-depleting to soil-conserving crops. Ad ams Berks Chester Cumberland Franklin Lebanon Lancaster Delaware York supported this diversion as the most effective conservation method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Adams
Berks
Chester
Cumberland
Franklin
Lebanon
Lancaster
Delaware
York
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Dauphin
West Hanover
Ernegt
Smith
Wilkes-Barre
New State Publicity Commission
St. Reformed
Court OF Honor
D. OF A
Easton Y. M. C. A
Mary Abel
Lucy Remaly
Florence Rundle
Stella Koch
Lulu Schissler
Lillian Keim
Carrie Holland
Anna Kratz
Ida Ruloff
Ella Hay
Carrie Uhler
Naomi Uhler
Emmett Younger
Raymond
South Broad St
Walter Vetter
Florence Miller
David and
Walter and
Charles Carroll
Allentown
Charles Stout
South Main St
Galendar
Port of
William Penn
Bernard Tarr
Tarr
Robert Hoch
26Th Tenn
Kresge
Tonn
Kreage
Bowers
Capital Iian
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