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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
1
A fragmentary article discusses competing plans involving Nazareth and figures named Groror White and Count Zinzendorf. It hints at failures due to self-driven pressure and lack of regard for personal welfare, contrasting with the other plan’s relative success.
The Evangelical Reformed Church hosted its annual World Day of Prayer service last Thursday evening. Mrs. Oscar Brong led a piano prelude and musicianship while Mrs. Ellis Hellick and Mrs. Lutheratie Batt spoke on opening worship and grants. Miss Lorraine Eyer performed several piano selections during the service.
At a February meeting the Nazareth Board of Health instructed the health officer to warn local store proprietors not to allow dogs in shops under a borough ordinance. The board plans park improvements for human use this summer ahead of a July day camp by the Girl Scout council. Diseases include one undulant fever and six whooping cough cases. President John Knecht led the session.
Miss Lissie Altemose and other St John’s Lutheran Sunday school members received pins commemorating years of service. Recipients ranged from five to fourteen years, including Hoch with fourteen and multiple Hinkle, Hagenbuch, Werner, Jacobs, Roth, and Stout honorees.
A Saturday evening surprise birthday party honored George Kreider Jr at his South Broad Street residence. Guests included Sylvester Kern, J Stewart Eyer, Edward Heisman, Dewey Arndt and daughter LaRue, Floyd Hess, and the Kreiders. Games were played and refreshments served to all attendees.
The Rev. J Wesley Bare the state chaplain of the American Legion spoke to Nasareth service groups on Tuesday evening. He discussed Necessity of National Defense at the M C A dinner session for the Lions Club and announced a joint session with Nasareth Rotary on March 14 with Dr Levering Tyson as speaker. Over 100 attended a joint session at the Legion Post Home on South Main Street for a covered dish social.
A woman sustained injuries when a draft burst from a furnace door Friday afternoon, flames leaping onto her arms and face. Her husband had opened the door just before the blaze. Dr Sem Beck attended to the victim.
A local Town Meeting echoes New England tradition as residents discuss the question Do we Have Freedom of Speech in the United States Today. The forum, part of the area’s high school introduction to civic process, highlights the longstanding public deliberation style.
The Chamber of Commerce met Monday evening at The Farmers Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company offices with Past president H P Yelsley presiding. Board members present included R K A G Kern Champles P Trumbower E C Henry R Biegler W Dech P Weisley F H Martin and C Lchimer. Officers elected for the year were F H Martin president R K Stout first vice president A R Snyder second vice president W S Dech treasurer and W F Merts secretary. A program for the next Board meeting on Monday, March 20 is to be prepared.
Clayton Berger of Georgetown dies from injuries after his car is demolished when struck by a D L W freight train at a crossing on the Newburg Christian Spring highway. He leaves nine children and had worked on a WPA project nearby. The wreck injured the train crew and Berger was treated at St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem.
Hon Wright Patman discusses H R 1 the proposed interstate chain store tax. He argues public sentiment will decide passage and ties the issue to broader aims including elderly security farmer parity freight rates and a fair monetary system. The piece notes continuation on page six.
The Past Grands Club of the Rebekahs met at Mrs. Carrie Alpaugh's South Main Street home with Mrs. Agnes Kraemer presiding. A short business session was followed by cards and refreshments. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Louise Knecht's home on March 33, hosted by Mrs. Knecht and Mrs. Sally Wunderly. Attendees included Mrs. Elsie Smith, Mrs. Ellen Weaver, Mrs. Elizabeth Simons, Mrs. Helen Shafer, Mrs. Pauline Huber, Mrs. Henrietta Matser, Mrs. Lucy Kline, Mrs. Sally Wunderly, Mrs. Louise Knecht, Mrs. Kraemer, and Mrs. Alpaugh.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns dog owners that 1933 licenses expired December 31 and renewal was due by January 15. In 1938, 2,828 sheep were killed or injured by dogs, with $11,636.05 paid to claimants. Poultry losses totaled $6,060.90, other livestock damages $2,230.81, and burial fees $2,449.40. Total license receipts were $701,683.75, with only $22.60 paid for damages from stray logs.
Local Rotarians and guests heard an illustrated lecture on Crippled Children by Dr. James Morrison of St. Luke’s Bethlehem and Easton Hospitals. Rev W H Diehl introduced Dr. Paul Fehr who appealed for Chinese relief. A business session led by Attorney Charles L. Shimer set next week’s meeting as a joint Bethlehem Emmaus visit. Several out-of-town guests attended. Harris, longtime Bible teacher and author, noted for six church buildings and five published books.
Deputy Commissioner Harold Vetter will present a strength and health show on March 16 at the Auditorium So Fourth Street. The program features the U S Champion Weightlifting team, dancing, music, and a guest performance by John Qrimek and Gracie Bard. Proceeds aim to buy weightlifting equipment for county clubs. a Mamareth club may form. Interested parties should contact Nagareth physical director Mr. Bady.
A fellowship supper at the Schoeneck Moravian Church drew over 100 attendees on Friday evening with attorney Stanley J. Fehr as guest speaker on faith in God and government. The Orpheus Glee Club performed a varied program, and the event was hosted by the King's Daughters Society and Sisters' Union with the pastor Rev. J. F. Gross delivering invocation and benediction.
Nazareth Archery Club held a meeting at Jack Reichenbach home with president Jack Reichenbach and secretary treasurer Leonard Shoenenberger among attendees. They planned a Nazareth Municipal Park tournament for summer and launched a wide membership drive with free instruction for new members. Jack Reichenbach Jr. joined as first member of the junior division. A By-Laws committee was formed led by Leonard Shoenenberger with Jack Reichenbach and Edgar Oswald. Rope Knecht became a new member and was named chair of the membership committee.
Engagements announced for Mar Jaret Anna Millheim daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Millheim of South Main Street to Oliver Morris Kah son of Mr and Mrs Asher J Kier of Nazareth R D3 with wedding planned March 18 at St John s Lutheran Church. Also William Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Sheridan Marsh of 228 Washington Street Banter to Barbara Kern daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Kern of Kerndale Nazareth R D1 with Easter Day wedding at the bride s home.
Herman Miller of Easton, national secretary of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, spoke during a George Washington program at a joint meeting of Camp 445 P O A and auxiliary 315 at Odd Fellow Hall. About 250 attended as County President Kermit Knecht gave welcoming remarks and a minstrel show followed.
District No. 5 Boy Scouts held a court of honor at the local YMCA auditorium. Earl Wilkins chaired the board of review with Elmer Snyder and Russell Rohn assisting. First class awards went to Gilbert Bastian Jr. Tatamy George Kahler Jr. Wallace Keen Town. Second class to Howard Sandt Tatamy Robert Ziegler Jr. Russel Shook Town. Star awards to Gerald Strunk William Vukovits Frank Carlovits Town. Merit badges awarded to Warma Eberts. William Marshall named Tatamy troop scoutmaster.
A humorous local note profiles Richard Siegfried a 19 year old Cherry Hill resident described as a large healthy youth who is president of the Cherry Hill baseball club and active in Moravian Church groups. The piece also notes a flute recital by Lambros Callimahos at Bethlehem High School and an accident at Nazareth Planing Mill involving William Karch. A Nazareth street program will spend 625 158 on curbs sidewalks tree removal and related work employing 55 men for four months.
Nazareth and Tatamy Republican Clubs announce a joint meeting Thursday at 8 in Tatamy Fire House. Principal speaker State Committeeman John R. Chidsey of Maston will attend. A social hour follows and all parties are invited.
The Degree team of Council No. 188 America held an Monday evening at Mrs Leda Oswald on Madiaan. Gerald Dorothy Shannberger presided and announced the session would remain open. A meal followed with cards played. Members Haas Anna Grace Pike Esther Levnhead Hilda Hontz Cootie Pasini Dorothy Shannberger Smith and Katie Weaver were listed among attendees.
Permanent organisation of the Rural Symphony Orchestra and Lehigh-Northampton Grange was effected Friday. Garrett Conover was elected director of both prongs at a Laurys meeting. Harvey Snyder named president. Miriam Meyers secretary. Henry Brader and Lavi Hoffman librarians. Elda Atherhold president. Arthur Berts secretary. Russell Grettler treasurer. The two groups include about 69 and 75 members, with an orchestra and chorus. The orchestra will play at the Pomona Grange meeting Saturday in Moorestown.
A partial OCR snippet lists names including Mrs Robert Milhelm and several individuals such as Guerite Altemose Margam Kellam and Phyllis Young. No clear event, action, or date is provided to form a complete item.
Allentown Maryland? Allentown Pa March 1 193? Cedar Crest College Home Economics students conduct a practice house study. They live on fifteen dollars a week for ten months to test if a balanced diet with proper vitamins and minerals is possible. An allowance of one dollar per person daily for six weeks lets the group compare larger rations.
Mrs Andrew’s birthday anniversary observed at the home of Mr and Mrs William Amen Drew Evergreen Street Wednesday with cards and refreshments. The Junior Society of Ge Noravian Church scheduled a service tonight at 7:38.
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