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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

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Nazareth Hall Graduation and Commencement Details

The Moravian church hosted Nazareth Hall graduation led by Rev. Charles H f Ph.D. from Cedar Crest Allentown Pa. Cadet ceremonies featured class officers and speakers Paul Lunkenheimer and Louis Bremer with diplomas and honors awarded. Lunkenheimer earned valedictorian distinction while Bell received Beta Kappa recognition. The event included a senior play, drill performances, and a commencement procession with staff and faculty noting the class’s achievements.

Bethle- Pa Paul Warttig Lunken Philadelphia Walter fPhompson Hazelton Joseph How- Wecomahey Chester Mebus Mary Military Acad Hugitts Aut Paul Lunkenhein Charles Bell J. Romig Louis Bremer Bosen the Hall Presi Paul W. Lunkenheimer Secreta Nazareth Inn Hall Va Alumni Fame Ladies’ Guild L. Steckel Tng Paul W. Lunkenet Salune Lewis Bremer Hemore Raymonds Swarthmore College Dr. Amr Dean Walter Nazareth Hall Paul Luneiner Ded Pees Swarthmore Autitory Chester W Glenside Beta Kappa of Nazareth

Malta hosts merry go round meeting in Tatamy

St. Peter's Commandery Knights of Malta and Khushklil Valley Sisterhood hosted the Lehigh Valley Association gathering at a belwyn round event in Tatamy drawing about 250 attendees including Nazareth members. Mrs. Eugene D. Trein of Nazareth spoke on Malta during a Europe tour. Catasauqua Sisterhood had the largest Dame attendance and Black Knight Commandery Haston led Knights. Next meeting set for Lansdale on Thursday September 6.

St. Peter's Knights of Malta Europe Sisterhood of Catasauqua Dames Black Knight Commandery Haston Knights Lansdale

Annual school exhibits at Nazareth High School

Nazareth High School hosted its annual exhibits last Thursday and Friday, drawing hundreds to view art panels beadwork sewing and woodwork. The program featured a first grade band led by Donald Kemmerer and Kenneth Bowers and performances from music physical education and other departments.

Nazareth High School Donald Kemmerer Kenneth Bowers Misa I. Marie Davis Miriam Sloggett Thel Ina Knauss

Local Theatre Owners Take Over Movie House at Pen Argyl

The Broad St Theatre owners will assume control of the Liberty Theatre in Pen Argyl on August 1. The Liberty seats about 1000 and has been run by Russell Hurd, with George Meeser in charge of both venues. Lewis Pizer, Broad St owner, congratulates the expansion, and Meeser plans to add three more theaters in the zone soon.

Broad St Pen Argyl Russell Hurd George Meeser Lewis Pizer Liberty Meeser

Garage and Apartment House for Broad Street Nazareth

George A. Kubilus Willys-Knight distributor recently bought the Sumner Odenwelder homestead on South Broad Nazareth from Easton realtor Mr. Hockman. He will renovate into a modern dwelling with two apartments upstairs and one on the ground floor and plans a large fireproof garage on the adjoining lot.

George A. Kubilus Willys-Knight Sumner

Bell Hired and Respected By Opponents

A clean sportsmanlike player, Bell was hired and respected by men of the teams he played against and recognized as a worthy opponent.

Bell

Woman Fined for Disorderly Conduct at Plainfield Hearing

Mrs. Fannie Match of Achenbachs Hill Plainfield township was fined 10 and costs after a hearing before Squire James S. ly on a disorderly conduct charge. Neighbors say her drinking leads to noise and strife between the Match and Mericon families who share a farm nearby.

Fannie Match Achenbach's Hill Plainfield Township James S. Ly Charles Merrion Charles Match Mericen’s Mericen Match Mericon

Buss and Heller Chosen for State College Training School

Walter Buss and Marvin Heller of Lower Nazareth Township will attend the third annual Leadership Training School at Pennsylvania State College next week. Both have led in club and judging activities and the Northampton County Bankers Association supports part of their trip expenses with the Agricultural Extension Service.

Walter Buss Marvin Heller Lower Nazareth Township Northampton County Pennsylvania State College Marvin Walter Northampton County Bankers Association Thomas F. Keim Agricultural Extension Service

Death of Cyrus Koken Former Nazarene Leader in Milwaukee

Cyrus Koken 78 former partner in Krauss and Koken interior decorating firm Milwaukee was found dead after a fainting spell at his son Cyrus H Koken's home. Heart disease listed as cause. Survived by wife Martha died 15 years ago four years retired, 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral at Charles Gerber Sons. buried Valhalla.

Cyrus H. Koken Krauss& Koken Milwaukee Wis Robert Koken Union Grove Mr. Koken Nazareth Charles Gerber & Sons Undertaking Rooms Valhalla Cemetery A. F. Sheldon J. A. Burke Portage O. J. Spies Harry E Chicago Forrest Royal George William Edwin Allentown Martha Koken East

Tatamy Girl Wins Ray Kern Prize at Cedar Crest College

Dorothy Smart of Tatamy received the Ray Kern prize for the top accounting student in Cedar Crest College secretarial studies at June 7 commencement. She played varsity hockey and basketball, was on the class basketball team, Greek chorus and games, and belonged to the YWCA and International Club.

Dorothy Smart Tatamy Ray Kern Cedar Crest College Miss Smart International Club

New Drum Corps Makes First Public Appearance

The Harold V. Knecht Post 415 American Legion drum and trumpet corps debuted with a parade through town announcing the Boy Scout festival at St. John’s Reformed Church lawn. They later performed at the festival ground, drawing strong attention for their sharp drill and music.

Harold V. Knecht American Legion Nazareth St. John's Reformed Church

Baptism of Betty Lou Jacobs Reported

Rev. H. C. Snyder baptised the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Jacobs. The child was named Betty Lou Jacobs.

H. C. Snyder William J. Jacobs Betty Lou Jacobs

Farmers Field Day at Penn State Today and Tomorrow

The annual Farmers Field Day at Pennsylvania State College runs today and tomorrow with new features. County Agent B L Coleman organized a Northampton county farmers tour. President R D Hetzel will welcome attendees with talks by Miles Horst, R G Bressler, and Fred Brenneman.

Pennsylvania State College B. L. Coleman Northampton County R. D. Hetzel Miles Horst Palmyra State Council of Agricultural Organizations R. G. Bressler Harrisburg Fred Breneckman Washington National Grange T, I, Mairs

Nazareth School PTA Meets Tonight With Election and Program

The Nazareth School Parent Teacher Association gathers Thursday June 14 with officer elections followed by a musical program and readings by Miss Kate Schmueckle. Refreshments will be served after the social. Dr. Calvin Nickel, county coroner, spent part of the week in Harrisburg.

Parent-Teacher Association of Nazareth Kate Schmueckle Calvin Nickel Harrisburg

Farmers Picnic to Host Dr C C Jordan Speaker

Northampton County Farm Bureau plans its fourth annual picnic at Nazareth Fair Grounds on June 30. About 25 000 people are expected to attend with concerts moving pictures square dancing and renewals. Dr C C Jordan Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary will speak at 4 0 pm daylight saving time after attending a Vocational School Conference in Eagles Mere.

Northampton C. C. Jordan Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jordan Pennsylvania Chautauqua Northampton County Eagtes Mere

Children’s Day Observed at Nazareth St John’s Church

The Children’s Day program at Nazareth St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church featured songs recitations and exercises by beginners and primary departments. The main department attended the service as the Sunday school orchestra and guest musicians provided music while floral chancel decorations added to the event.

Nazareth St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Local Man Injured From Fall From Ladder

A. N. Itterly of Centre Square and South Main Street was severely injured Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a step ladder at J. H. Fulmer's garage on Spruce Street. He struck his nose breaking the bone, sprained his right arm, and wrung his right leg. He was unconscious for over an hour, given care by Dr. Fraunfelder, and taken to Easton Hospital for X rays. A possible skull fracture is suspected.

A. N. Itterly Centre Square South Ma BP Street J. H. Fulmer Spruce Street Mr. Itterly Fraunfelder Easton Hospital

Spring Rally Day slated at Haman Memorial Church

This Sunday June 17 the Haman Memorial Evangelical church will observe its first Spring Rally Day. The event marks a new spring observance alongside the traditional fall rally. Rev Kilmer Granda, former Nazareth resident and new pastor of the Second Methodist Protestant church of Bridgetown New Jersey, will preach.

Haman Memorial Evangelical Church Kilmer Granda Nazareth Second Methodist Protestant Church Bridgetown N. J Granda Nasareth

Jolly Dutchman Play Slated by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary plans the play Sprech Schule titled The Jolly Dutchman to be staged Friday evening in the High School Auditorium. The production, popular in many states and recently a hit in several towns, is expected to draw capacity crowds and sell out as in prior performances.

American Legion Auxiliary Quakertown Hellertown Pleasant Valley Dublin Blooming Glen Réehlandtown

Young Farmers Week Attendees From Northampton County Visit State College

Eight Northampton county youth join the ninth annual Young Farmers Week at Pennsylvania State College. Elmer Dech David Dreyer Carl Johnson Mark Remaley Clayton Roth Harold Zellner Paul Dech and Wilbert Roth attend with County Agent B L Coleman directing. The group traveled from Nazareth Tuesday morning with stops in Allentown and other joining locations. About six hundred junior farmers participate, with activities running Tuesday through Friday.

Northampton County Bova Pennsylvania State College Elmer Dech David Dreyer Carl Johnson Mark Remaley Clayton Roth Harold Zellner Paul Dech Wilbert Roth State College Thesday Morning B. L. Coleman Nazareth Fair Grounds Path Allentown Saulnoh State College

Rotary hears talk on Agricultural Extension by Farm Agent

Nazareth Rotary Club met in the Y M C A social rooms to hear County Farm Agent B L Coleman discuss Agricultural Extension. He explained the State Extension department and Farm Bureau work in harmony to improve farmer income and farming standards. Guests H Miller of Northampton and Prof Williams of Lehigh University attended. Music by Rotarians accompanied by Jake Boerstler at the piano.

Nazareth Northampton Prof. Williams Engineering Department Lehigh University Jake Boerstler

Town Council Holds Regular Session June 4 1921

Regular town council meeting with all members present approved May minutes and adjourned minutes. Bills from various vendors were read and approved. A sewers ordinance was requested and placed on file. Fire hose bids opened. Eureka bid accepted for 500 ft Nazareth hose. Chestnut Street road opening and grading discussed.

Hartzell Messrs Kernandy Hangen O.t .Ie Messrs. Hangen and Mertz Shafer Frack & Leh State Highway Dept Dexter Concrete Mfg. Co E. Ruloff Si Brody Brothers Barrett Company Naz, Fdy. & Mach. Co Gamewell Co Nazareth Item Pub. Co Crouse Hindy Co Jon, F. Payonk Peoples Coal & Sup. Co American la France Co EH. Uhrer H. L. Reichenbach Easton Pub. Co Charles Nicholau The AGA Company A. J. Schissler Metro.Edison Co Morris Frable Clayton Pehr Board of Health Ever Ling Lindenmeyer Wm H. Taylor & Co Diamond Brand H. N. Crowder Jr. Co White King Hewitt Gutta Percha Rubber Co Princeton Brand Hamilton Rubber Mfg. Co Hamilton Brand Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co Multiple Brand Schaeffer Messrs. Kern Nazareth Eureka Fire Hose Mtg. Co Butts Mfg. Co North Broad Street State Highway Department Mesars Siegfried Chestnut Street New Street Fairview Street

Y to Stage Swimming Campus

The week of June 1833 will be devoted to teaching swimming by a local committee of boys under the direction of Minter. Boys aged 10 to 15 may join, with one condition novice applicants only. At least three lessons will be given, starting with dry land swimming in the gymnasium and basic water safety. The Y M C A emphasizes teaching the simplified method and notes many boys are taught yearly with fewer drownings due to education and guarded facilities. Applications are available at the Nag a Y M C A before Monday, June 18, or at the national office.

Minter Bratis Varia Y. M. C. A Naga YM. C. A

Junior pig club starts. Northampton youths receive pigs

Seventy four Northampton county youth participate in Junior pig club work under County Agent B L Coleman. The Northampton Rotary Pig Feeding Club includes 31 members in each Northampton and Lehigh counties, with pigs distributed at David Mill’s farm near Laury's Grange Hall.

Northampton County B. L. Coleman Northampton Lehigh County David Mill Laury Grange Hall Nazareth Charles Fogel Elvin Gradwohl Kenneth Bouter Francis Fogel Sheldon Fogel Roy T. Fogel Chester White Breeding Club Victor Bartholomew John Fogel Sterling Frace Chester Buss Elwood Buss Paul Buss Walter Buss Chester

Strawberry and Radio Festival at Forks Church

The Well Worth White Society of Forks will host a strawberry and ice cream festival on the church lawn near Stocker town on Wednesday evening June 20. A radio program at 9 pm will feature a performer in person, with homemade candy and cake for sale and a cakewalk later if rain moves the event to an alternate venue.

Society of Forks Church Church Lawn Stocker Theering

Drainage and Yard Work Progress on Local Streets

The committee completed drainage outlets and yarding on Fairview and Contre streets. An engineer reported a four foot wide placement on Broad Street between Nut and Centre streets, with continued coverage on the next page.

Fairview Contre Streets Broad Street Nut Centre Streets

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