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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
4
British author and actor Leslie Howard, under contract to make a film in Hollywood, says motion picture studios resemble sweatshops. He notes that work remains work across physical mental or emotional labor, even after the glamour of sudden fame fades.
The article argues U S roads favor cities and trunk lines, leaving five million farmers isolated by impassable routes part of the year. It calls for dedicating road funds to farm to market highways linking outlying farms to through roads, ensuring year round shopping and marketing.
The piece urges states to expand 1930s Save-a-Life and Rave-a-Life motor vehicle inspection efforts. It notes 3.5 million cars checked in ten states, with 1.0 million having defective brakes and 2.0 million unsafe headlights. It argues for laws mandating inspections to reduce highway accidents and reckless driving.
The author argues against using fire insurance investment profits to cut underwriting rates, noting the fallacy and political support yet the flawed premise. It compares investment versus underwriting costs, warns of instability if profits were used to lower prices, and concludes meddling was avoided despite rising prices.
The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association of New York State handled a larger share of apply and surplus products for its farmer members in April than since 1923. April dairy prices 27 points below last year, fruits 67, cotton 42, meat and grain 36. The piece notes scientific cooperation helped the industry despite a bleak dairy outlook. It adds a political aside about tax control via government limits and millions of voters.
A reflective piece argues high taxes stem from official actions and expanded departments. It contends supporters of paternalism may oppose it in practice due to bias, and government business erodes rights and increases public expense. It urges self-critique and accountability for democracy's failures.
Rockwell Smith of Van Nuys reviews 19th and early 20th century depressions to forecast future recoveries. He notes several prolonged low moods from 1857 to 1921, each followed by longer, stronger boom periods. The current downturn nears twenty months, with a future boom expected to arrive.
Editorial argues that heavy taxation drains private wealth and lowers profits, urging deflation of taxes as government expands through utilities and insurance ventures. It contends rising taxes reduce private capital, raise rates on profits, and threaten unemployment and living standards in American industry.
A civic editorial urges embracing normal spending to put people to work and stimulate circulation. It critiques fear and retrenchment, urging faith, confidence, tolerance, and social patriotism. It argues individuals should invest in prosperity regardless of who benefits, and warns against overprotective restraint.
The article traces a Kentucky to Tennessee journey along the Dixie Highway from Louisville to Hodgenville near Lincoln's birthplace. It contrasts 1909 conditions with modern prosperity, mentions Elizabethtown, Hardin County, and Abraham Lincoln, and highlights caverns, Western Kentucky Greek-inspired campus architecture, burley tobacco growth, and a Tennessee horse country estate along the Cumberland River.
Mrs Valentine Smith entertained friends Thursday night at her North Main street home. A pleasant evening of card playing ended with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Harry Seyfried Mrs J Allen Starner Mrs Raymond Christman Mrs Joseph Rickert Mrs Laura Encke Mrs Joseph Heintzelman Mrs Richard Griffith and Mrs Harold Starner. Prizes in 500 were won by Mrs Seyfried Mrs Christman and Mrs Starner.
Mrs James Slover of Chestnut Avenue was surprised with a party hosted by friends on Thursday evening to mark her birthday. Activities included lunch and cake dated 1889 June 4 1931, with gifts and music. attendees listed among many local couples and families.
Doris Larue Matthews six year old daughter of Clarence and Mrs Matthews of East Lawn near Nazareth died at Easton Hospital from lockjaw following a recent vaccination. She belonged to Wesley M E Church Belfast. Four funeral services were held at the late home and at Belfast M E Church with burial in Belfast Cemetery.
Stockertown fourth and fifth graders guided by teacher Mrs Uhler and the school glee club visited the Moravian Historical Society Museum in Nazareth last Thursday. They viewed curios and local history exhibits then sang school airs and shouted the school yell before lunch at Black Rock on the Home grounds.
Reports from Heck town Hope Cemetery describe flowering plants mutilated at gravesites. Authorities warn such acts are a serious offense and will be punished to the extreme, urging residents to report vandalism promptly.
Barrall presided as minutes were read and approved. Attendance roll call and relief committee report followed. Communications on lodge affairs were read and grand officers introduced. Flora Frick Alva Logan and Anna Fisher spoke on their departments. After refreshments, the election and installation of officers was postponed to next week due to Grand Lodge visitation.
In the 185th Annual Session at Salem Reformed Church Harrisburg the Eastern Synod of the Reform Church in the U S deplored any action weakening the Sunday law. They urged legislators to vote to conserve the Lord's Day and oppose amendments seen as a wedge against the law. The committee included Rev J N Levan Rev Paul S Leinbach editor Rev D B Clark and others.
A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roth in honor of Albert Roth and William Mertz who celebrated their birthdays. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mack, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kauffman and daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Vogel, William Mertz and daughter Mary Louise, Miss Anna Baijeer, Earl Williams, Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Vernie and Edward Ghanenberger, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roth. A doggie roast followed by cards completed the evening.
Forks Church observed Children’s Day during the morning service with the beginners and primary departments. The Junior Department presented the cantata The Awakening. A memorial home dedication is set for Sunday afternoon June 14 at 2 30 pm with Rev J Ehret and Rev H C Snyder as speakers. The Well Worth White Society plans a Strawberry Festival June 17 on the church lawn with Nazareth Band, rain date first clear evening. Groups named to run the fair include Frank Carling Ice Cream George Carling Strawberries and advertising Walter Kesser Soft Drinks Cigars Ella Remel Candy Peanuts Emma Spurs Hot dogs Hamburgers and Cakewalk.
Community notices list a Nazareth High School play Skidding in the auditorium on June 12. June events include Ackermanville Daughters of America picnic, Bushkill Centre Sunday school children day, Nazareth St John’s Reformed lawn festival, Bushkill Centre church festival, Nazareth St John’s Lutheran lawn festival, and Ladies Aid Society picnic at Bushkill Centre. July features Tatamy Fire Department Firemen's Day and Bushkill Centre Union Sunday School Picnic. August notes the Northampton Choir Association picnic and the American Legion State Convention parade at Easton.
The Ladies Aid society of the M. E. Church gathered at the East Lawn home of Vice President Mrs Clarence Matthews. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs Robert Young Nazareth Mrs Elmer Laub Mrs Erwin Landis Mrs Jennie Hartman and others.
Harrisburg June 11 Approximately fourteen percent of Pennsylvania’s population is under welfare care or treatment in institutions or by agencies. Secretary John L Hanna released figures showing about one seventh of the state’s 1.25 million plus residents are listed in Welfare Department counts. The roll includes bureau assistance, private mental hospitals, mental defectives institutions and aid, county and state facilities, epileptic and blind groups, children institutions and mothers’ funds, orthopaedic centers, and related agencies totaling about 1,347,760 with an estimated figure.
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