08 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
1
A rant urging constant Outdoors living as a cure for nerves and bodily ills. It contrasts outdoor health with indoor life, mocks ecclesiastical councils, promotes an “University of Outdoors,” and claims activities and education belong in open air. It extols sun, sand, barefoot living, and outdoor play as superior to indoor comforts.
Dr J Bruce McCreary deputy secretary of health warns swimmers of deadly risks despite fewer drownings in Pennsylvania. He cites four hundred lost lives last year and urges supervision and caution for youths and less experienced swimmers across sea, lake, and river venues.
The Lions club heard 8 Mervyn Sinclair of Harrisburg detail state welfare work for the blind with support from a trained German Shepherd. Anne Viakis of Bethlehem outlined Northampton county efforts to help the blind become self supporting. Guests of Lions members Lester C Hawk and William Gano attended. Ladies Night was set for June 14 at Shawnee Lake.
The Nazareth town council in regular session seated Elmer P. Wambold as the new member. Minutes from May 1 1933 were approved. Bills from many local vendors were approved for payment. Reports cited progress in highway and street work, STOP signs planned at key intersections, and curb repainting. Ordinance 193 introduced for trenching rules. rules suspended for first reading. May treasurer’s balance reported at 9,231.14 with total receipts 83,109.55. Meeting adjourned to June 1.
A bolt struck a large barn on Tilghman Fogel’s farm near Bath during a Saturday evening storm at 6:30. Firefighters from Hecktown and Bath arrived too late. four hogs and several chickens perished, cattle were saved, Implements survived, and insurance coverage helped with an estimated loss near $5000.
Harold V Knecht Post No 415 American Legion meets at the Y M C A to plan for Memorial Day observances in Monroe County Saylorsburg Brodheadsville Mt Eaton on June 11 and for a July 23 motor caravan visitation to Veterans Coatesville Hospital inviting community participation. The drum corps aims for Hamburg Berks June 24 events with local hosts. June 12 features a junior baseball opener versus Bangor juniors.
The church announces June ushers for morning and evening services. Morning ushers are Fred Hagman William Jacobs Charles Shankweiler and Merritt Snyder. Evening ushers are Robert Halberstadt Arthur Krauss John Price and Paul Seyfried.
The tenth ordination anniversary and seventh anniversary of Rev. Harvey C. Snyder’s pastorate at St. John’s Lutheran were celebrated with morning and evening services. Gifts and floral displays honored the pastor, with remarks by Rev. Carson C. Snyder and Judge Claude T. Reno.
Stephen L. Kavcak, 24, son of Mr and Mrs John Kavcak of Nazareth, nearly drowned at 3 30 am Sunday in an abandoned limestone quarry owned by Nazareth Brick Company. Swimmer fatigued after crossing the pit twice, sank while attempting a third crossing. Adolph Urban of the Nazareth Junior Life Saving Corps located his unconscious body and led resuscitation until a doctor arrived. Kavcak was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital and later discharged.
Nazareth Quoit club defeated Bethlehem Main Street 22 to 14 in a 36 of 48 game. Rain affected play. Upcoming matches include Nazareth at Benner Avenue Bethlehem on June 8 and Brown-Borhek on June 12.
The Zhonta camp fire girls met at the Reformed church Monday evening with Marion Flick presiding. A donation from the Woman's Club supported camping plans as the group scheduled a camp at Camp Adahi from August 5 through 12.
Large audience expected for June 22 and 23 at the Nazareth Y M C A dining room. Miss Ruth V Carlington will lead the sessions from 2 to 4 PM each day with exhibits by local merchants. Grand prize gas stove to be awarded June 23. Free admission tickets available at the door.
Thieves broke into the American Stores on Main Street Bath during Sunday night and stole the safe contents and the entire stock of cigarettes. Entrance gained via the rear warehouse with the safe moved to the warehouse and pried open. Loss amount not stated. investigators and local officials searched for clues after neighbors heard a brief noise about midnight. This marks the store’s third burglary in about twelve years with a previous incident ending with the safe found in an open field after the door was blown open by acetylene torch.
David B. Renn of Shamokin and his son Allen Renn died Friday when their beer-hauling truck crashed on Dead Man's Curve on the Easton Nazareth road. S. J. Heiney of Nazareth freed Allen from the wreck and rushed him to Easton Hospital where he died two hours later. The Renns are longtime Shamokin truckers, part of a large fleet. David was active with his father T. Jefferson Renn. He is survived by wife and three children Wickence, Jean and Carl.
Members of Pokanoket Tribe No. 178 of the I O R M observed the 61st anniversary in an informal program at Kintnersville. The Great Council of Pennsylvania sent greetings from the Great Reservation. Charter members Thomas Hoffman and George Rufe attended. County association representatives included John Kerr and William Hutchinsons. Active participants were Rev. Charles Mogel and many others, ending with a corn and venison repast.
Nazareth's second Conservation Corps delegation, after conditioning at Camp Meade in Maryland, was moved to forest camps last week. They praised the new surroundings, reported good rations, and high morale. The first delegation is stationed at a forest camp in Laporte, Indiana.
The local Cub pack will receive its charter at an investiture ceremony at St John’s Reformed church on Sunday evening. W S Culpepper and Lewis Hawk Easton scout executives will attend as guests. William Gano Jr is Cub Master assisted by Gilbert Hellick. C Frederick Martin and Elmer Snyder will represent local Scout officials. Mr Martin chairs the meeting. Reverend W H Dieh and visiting officials will speak.
Next Sunday at 7 30 P M Human Evangelical church hosts the annual Children s Day program featuring Portals of Praise by the Sunday School Recitations and Exercises Gateways of the Bible Welcome Summer Exercise by older girls What a friend we have in Jesus and special program music with Richins Hell Harris, and others welcome.
Mrs Martha Reinheimer Mrs Elmer Miller Mrs John Laubach John Chapman Mrs Fehr Mrs John Knecht Mr and Mrs Itterly Mr and Mrs Siegfried and other townsfolk undertake a motor tour to Coban visiting the Ianie Engle fraternity home and its residents during the excursion.
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