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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

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County Association for the Blind Directors Meet at Pen Argyl

The Northamp hard County Branch of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind met in Pen Argyl on Wednesday evening to transact business. Directors including Walter C. Ruthhart presided with P. A. treasurer and Dr. W. Rentzheimer present. Plans were made for future meetings, 광glasses were provided for several pupils, and case notes covered Braille studies, sewing needs, and clinic referrals. County outreach and sight saving efforts were reviewed with expenditure details and a total of 131 residents visited.

Penric Northamphard County Pennsylvania Mtation For Bethlehem Pete Busin Walter C. Ruthhart Sence P. A W. Rentzheimer Hellertown Andrew W. Kern Nazareth Sire R. W. Musseman W. P. Gano L. G. Seer O. D. Finnta Pen Argyl North Catas Beth Philadelphia St. Luke's Hospital Overbrook Institution Williams Township Bt. Luke's Evelyn Carpenter State Council For the Blind Winifred, Hathaway New York F. A. Marcks O. D. Finnigan Lions Club of Lehigh County Easton P. A. Bergstresser N. B

High School Assembly Praises Fessler Written Program

A Wednesday morning assembly at the far high school featured a radio themed program by students and directed by Frofemor Edward Fessler. Highlights included Ed Hellick’s orchestra, Misses a Rride and solo numbers, a comedy skit by Ginther and Freeman, and a mock wedding finale. An upcoming June 12 comedy play in the high school theater was announced with senior class involvement.

Frofemor Edward Fessler Commerce Spacher Ed Hellick Paypal Walts Sally Eva Reimer Baby Hawaii Elwood Ginther Freeman Nddish Clothier Skell Irvin Uhler Harold Snyder Frank Rllbright Oliver Ler Kahler Sudents Fessler Wis Anna Wunderly Ster- Rut Koch Beatrice Rundle Ph Slonaker Rohn Truell Kath, Engle Gladys Walker Jeromeert Robert Ruloff Miriam Relmer

Left Turn at Nazareth Circle Sparks Traffic Concern

Citizens question if officials may have special privileges as a State Police vehicle and truck drivers ignore a right turn rule at the Nazareth circle. A left turn by a Pennsylvania truck, license 772A3, at 12:55 PM drew witnesses and raised fears for child safety crossing near the circle. Police Reckless driving arrest suggested as proper remedy.

Nazareth Jay Pennsylvania

Double Birthday Celebration at Fehnel and Rohn Homes

Mrs. Milton E Fehnel of Heck town and Mrs. Edgar D Rohn of town celebrated joint birthdays Sunday at the Fehnel residence with a fine chicken dinner. Attendees included M E Fehnel Rev J A Klick Morris Buss Marcus Fehnel Harley Wilmer Susan Hagenbuch Wilson Uhler and Edgar D Rohn.

Milton E. Fehnel Hecktown Edgar D. Rohn Fehnel M. E. Fehnel J. A. Klick Morris Buss Marcus Fehner Harley and Wilmer Susan Hagenbuch Wilson Uhler

Rotarians Tour Hydrate Plant at Green Acre Farms

Thirty three Rotarians and eight councilmen visited Green Acre Farms Monday evening instead of the Y meeting. Chief Burgess J H Fulmer hosted a roast beef dinner prep by the Y staff led by William Harper. County Agent B L Coleman described hydrated alfalfa and Palmer’s plant as the only one operated successfully today. The group toured the alfalfa field and the drying line detailing cutting, stacking, drying at 275 degrees, grinding to meal and bagging.

Green Acre Farms Burgess J. H. Fulmer William Harper F. H. Martin Shafer Ed. Heilman Wm. Shimer B. L. Coleman Palmer Clifford Taylor H. E. Shimer Taylor Tury J. Gregory Mr. Shimer Martin J. H. Palmer Fulmer

Northampton Legion Posts to Broadcast Series of Radio Programs

Northampton County American Legion posts announce thirteen weekly radio broadcasts on WSAN and WCBA to detail state convention developments in Easton on August 20 21 and 22. Each Wednesday night from 9 to 10 p m a different post will host the program leading up to the convention.

Northampton County American Legion Easton WSAN WCBA

Local Clergyman Marks 5th Anniversary at St John’s

Last Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of Rev. H. C. Snyder as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran with 155 confirmands and 231 transfers or professions of faith. He officiated 158 infant baptisms, 99 funerals, and united 65 couples in marriage while the congregation gave $10,508.24 to benevolence and spent $6,857.97 on repairs and improvements. Current expenses totaled $53,260.05. The day also noted the eighth anniversary of his ordination, with a sermon on The Call to Service and a Barrett anthem performed by the choir including soloists and a duet.

H. C. Snyder St. John's Lutheran Snyder Mt. Bethel Parish Barrett Fannie Gormell

Farm in Lower Nazareth Sold by Bank Executors

The farm of the late Edwin F. Rohn in Lower Nazareth was sold Saturday by Nazareth National Bank and Trust, as executor and trustee, to Edward Newhard for $70. The property included two parcels totaling 101 acres with two dwellings, a brick two story house, a stone one and a half story house, barn and outbuildings.

Edwin F. Rohn Lower Nazareth Township Nazareth National Bank and It Company Edward Newhard Gillant

Nazareth High Alumni Banquet Sets June 23 1931

Nazareth High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet at the Nazareth Inn on Tuesday June 23 1931 at 6 45 PM followed by a card party and dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. Music by The Mellotrons. Tickets from Ger ald Swavely’s Cut Rate Drug Store Belvidere Street or from Miss Kathryn Werkheiser Miss Frances Roth Mr A Russell Snyder.

Nazareth High School Alumni Association Nazareth Inn Odd Fellow's Gerald Swavely Cut Rate Belvidere Street Kathryn Werkheiser Frances Roth A. Russell Snyder

Visitors Day at Nazareth Central Office

Nazareth residents and nearby subscribers may tour the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania central office at 58 South Main Street on Friday June 12 from 1 to 5 PM and 6 to 9 PM. Guides will include C M White, W E Smith, and Grace G Paige. The Nazareth exchange serves about 850 subscribers with roughly 2,500 calls daily.

Nazareth Bell Telephone Compaany of Pennsylvania South Main Street C. M. White W. E. Smith Miss Grace GQ Paige White

Memorial services held by veterans in Monroe County

Cap tain Owen Rice Camp No. 20 Sons of Union War Veterans and Harold V Knecht Post No 415 American Legion conducted a memorial pilgrimage to Mt Eaton Saylorsburg and Mt Zion cemeteries. Activities included church programs and a 2 pm service at Saylorsburg with hymns invocations and a procession to the cemetery.

Owen Rice Sons of Union War Veterans Harold V. Knecht American Legion Monoroe County Mt. Eaton Saylorsburg Mt. Zion Walter Smith Allentown Mr. Smith America Dietz

High School Faculty Plans for Summer Months

Local high school faculty outline summer plans with several traveling and study options. Principal Miss Nicholas will tour Europe from July to September visiting Scotland England Belgium Netherlands Germany Czechoslovakia Switzerland Austria Hungary Italy and France. Others plan playground supervision Oceaan City summer work and graduate study at Columbia Rutgers Lehigh Magill Montreal or UPenn.

Miss Nicholas Friends Scotland England Belgium Netherlands Germany Czechoslovakia Switzerland Austria Hungary Italy France Miss Ott Miss Sloat Miss Weikel Oceaan City Anden Leh Columbia Fesser Rutgers Camp Lehigh Miss Nerlinger Magill Montreal University of Pennsylvania

First Aid Class Teaches Future Community Helpers

Dr. W. J. Fenton leads a ten day first aid course for twenty four local industry representatives at the Y. Organized June 1, the program aims to prepare safety first instructors for plants nationwide with Red Cross backing and ties to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

W. J. Fenton American Red Cross R. B. Fortuin National Safety Council National Organization Red Cross Canada Mexico Fenton Camp Sherman Ohio Des Moines Iowa Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Kraemer Hosiery Co Harold C. Hartzell Robert Pauly Pennsylvania Dixie Cement Corporation R. 8B. Fortuin Harry M. Happel PF. R. Knecht Charles F. Miksch J. M. Bauer Spencer Reph Charles Roth Nazareth Charles Stuber Metropolitan-Edison Company Dayton E. Husk Nazareth Cement Company F. B. Hunt L. R. Rice Nazareth Waist Co Russell Koehler Ellis Neuner Charles Minter Arti Hat Auer Red Cross Ime

County Bad Man Sentenced to One or Two Years

Amandus Kessler of Belfast, known as the eastern State’s “bad man” of Northampton County, is back in jail for one to two years after pleading guilty to stealing copper wire from the Northampton Traction Company line between Bangor and Belfast. Relatives Erving and Elmer Kessler faced charges. Erving got three to six months, Elmer was acquitted. Henry Horn of Easton pleaded guilty to auto theft and drew six months.

Amandus Kessler Belfast Northampton R. C. Stewart Kessler Northampton Traction Company Bangor Erving Kessler Elmer Kessler Amandus Erving Henry Horn Easton

Nazareth High School Class of 1929 Reunion

A banquet and reunion of Nazareth High School Class of 1929 was held at Penn Hills Tavern Analomink with many members and guests. Walter Bachman served as toastmaster, speeches followed by music from an orchestra. Attendees included Truman Kahler Allentown and numerous local residents and guests.

Nazareth High School Penn Hills Tavern Walter Bachman Truman Kahler Allentown Ehret Sanging

Fire Siren Demonstration Prompts Council Debate

Local Councilmen and residents witnessed a fire siren demonstration at the Bevidere Street fire house. An agent explained the device's capabilities as loud blasts unsettled the crowd while council weighs whether to keep the bell tower or install the siren, with a final decision to come at a future meeting.

Bevidere St

Boy Scout Camp Weyegadt Prepares For Record Season

Scout Council plans the largest enrollment in Camp Weyegadt history with daily applications at Scout Headquarters. Mrs. Mathews heads the cooking staff, meals to be well prepared and served on schedule. Health standards are strict with physician certificates, weekly medical inspections, pasteurized milk, and regular property inspections. Modern cabins replace tents, three to a unit with leader cabins, ensuring dry, comfortable conditions.

Camp Weygadt Scout Council Scout Mathews Weyegadt Boy Scouts of America Council Wm. T. Foster Easton

Senior Class Presents Skidding in School Auditorium

The Senior Class of N. H. 8. presents Skidding in the school auditorium on June 12 at 8:00 PM. The comedy follows a modern family life with Mr Hardy and his daughters as they face romance and social expectations. Grandpa Hardy recalls past times while scenes unfold with humor and heart. Tickets cost a price via Sterl z eatrice, Cut Rate Drug Store, or any senior, and doors open 7:30 PM.

N. H Willl Pessent Mr Hardy Wee Wayne Vances Marion James Hardy Ralph Standy Marion Hardy Gladys Walker Myra Hardy Wilcox Miriam Sterl Zeatrice Rohn Estelle Hardy Campbell Wayne Trenton, III Jerome Mr. Stubbins

Attending Supreme Lodge Convention

Mr and Mrs Henry Knauss of town attend the Supreme Lodge convention in Ocean City New Jersey with sessions of the Lodge of the Praternal Howie fuvure ance Association.

Supreme Lodge Henry Knauss Town Ocean City N. J The Praternal Howie Fuvureance Association

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County Association For Blind Directors Pearl Grant By Ted Brown Green Acre Northampton Legion Lower Nazareth Nazareth High Sons OF Veterans Memorial Services Monroe County Amandes Kessler Boy Scout Iar
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