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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
1
The Smith Committee, granted $50,000 more, investigates the National Labor Relations Board amid findings of bias and calls for Wagner Act clarification. Public opinion favors repeal or revision to curb industrial strife and restore progress.
Palmerton defeated Nazareth 31 to 29 after a tense final minute as Kurtz nailed a from beyond the foul line to seal the win. Nazareth led at halftime and traded leads throughout a foul-filled contest with Wunderly and Byrnes contributing key plays for Nazareth. Referee Lisetski and umpire Weston oversaw the gripping spec clash.
Borough Council met in regular session and directed bids for painting the Municipal building and the North Main street building plus repairs. They authorized a 250 watt bulb at Liberty and Bank streets, a $25 painting grant for the police office, and bidding for crushed stone for highway use in 1940. The clock location at Second National Bank was referred to an engineer for review. No action on Bushkill Township fire protection. street grading for North and Church 81s approved. A carnival was authorized at Municipal Park. $2,000 borrowing for 30 days approved. battery charger for fire truck and ambulance batteries authorized. Delinquent vacant lot taxes discussed. Police February report listed 26 complaints, 20 escorts, 5 funerals, 4 investigations, 5 arrests, 32 calls. Meeting at Bath March 29 announced for Northampton County Association of Boroughs. Sunshine Club hosted Mrs Matthew Morrow for birthday with cards and gifts.
Roy Kostenbader and Mr. Buss led rounds with ham and groceries. Szarfass and A. Wambold claimed prizes. Buss and Alvin Flory, Freddie Werner and Chas Sutter, Henry Bisher and George Achenbach won hams and groceries or related items. Eugene Graver and others won rounds with hams chickens rabbits and baskets. Nazareth Rod and Gun Club will continue matches with a Legion Home meeting scheduled Monday at 1 30.
Miss Ella Hay was honored with a birthday party at her Belvidere Street apartment hosted by friends. Guests included Edith Fehr, Mariel Correll, Lillian Keim, Cora Reese, Ellen Stoffler, Stella Hildenbrandt, Anna Goodhard, and Ella Hay. Games and refreshments completed the event.
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