Death of Jonas Houser in Moorestown area
Jonas Houser age 80 died Friday at his home in Buehkill township between Moorestown and Nazareth from a complication of ailments. Survived by wife Susan Remary Houser and many children including Quillas Edgar William Milton Robert Mrs Marcus Heyer Mrs Annie Transue Mrs John Able and others. brother Matthew Houser and sister Mrs Catherine Fenstermaker and 35 grandchildren. Funeral held Sunday from his Moorestown home with Rev Clauss of Moorestown Reformed Church officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery Moorestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Houser
Buehkill Township
Moorestown
Nazareth
Susan Remary Houser
Quillas
Edgar Houser
William and
Milton Houser
Bath
Robert Houser
Wind Gap
Marcus Heyer
Macungie
Annie Transue
John Able
Nasareth
Robert Calvert
New Village
Matthew Houser
Allentown
Catherine Fenstermaker
Klecknereville
Clauss
Moorestown Reformed Church
Fairview Cemetery
Clergymen Improving After Operation at Philadelphia Hospital
A letter from Rev. H. H. Henry reports his condition much improved after surgery weeks ago. He says he sits up all day and can use a wheel chair for yard outings. Dr. Henry has been a patient at Presbyterian Hospital for almost a year.
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H. H. Henry
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Dr. Henry
Silk Mill Workers Move to Frederick Mills in Emaus
B C Diehl and his children Merle Willard and Arthur from the local bath silk mill are now employed at the Frederick Mills in Emaus. They commute daily for now. Allen Scheffler has also taken a job at the same plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Diehl
Merle
Willard
Arthur
Frederick Mills
Emaus
Allen Scheffler
Bath Baseball Association Organizes for 1928 Season
The Bath Baseball Association has fully organized for the 1928 season. For game information contact news manager Irwin Schwab in Bath Pennsylvania.
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Bath Baseball Association
Irwin Schwab
Bath
Town Jottings Highlight Local Happenings and Obituaries
Community notes recount Fehr back at work after confinement and hosting relatives on Northampton Street. Lions Club meeting at Bath Hotel and visits from John C. McKeen Bethlehem. James Frace entertained relatives from Allen Town and Jersey City.
Celebrated Birthday at Christ Reformed Sunday School
On Wednesday evening Class 7 of Christ Reformed Sunday School gathered at Mrs. John F. Clarke's home on North Chestnut Street to celebrate Mrs. J. H. Seem's birthday. The decors were yellow and white and a luncheon was served. Attending were Miss Margaret Beers and numerous friends and scholars including Mrs. N. C. Oplinger, Mrs. James Plattenberger, Mrs. Floyd Dech, Mrs. Willis Wagner, Mrs. W. S. Dieter, Mrs. Frank Graver, Mrs. Arthur Eberly, Mrs. Clarence Lerch, Mrs. George Rehrig, Mrs. Norman Overcash, Mrs. Harry Weaver, Mrs. J. R. Stocker, and Mrs. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Reformed Sunday School
J. H. Seem
John F. Clarke
North Chestnut Street
Clark
Margaret Beers
N. C. Oplinger
James Plattenberger
Floyd Dech
Willis Wagner
W. 8. Dieter
Frank Graver
Arthur Eberly
Clarence Lerch
George Rehrig
Norman Overcash
Harry Weaver
J. R. Stocker
Clarke
East Pennsylvania church retreat and local social notes
The Bath church will send a delegation to a retreat for pastors and board officials. L W Knecht of Bethlehem visited with relatives. Evelyn Danner plans her birthday week at Mrs J E Beers home with her mother visiting. Nevin Bartholomew takes a job in an Allentown meat market. An Adult Department convention of the Sunday School Association of Pennsylvania meets in Scranton March 10 and 11 with delegations expected. Mr and Mrs J H Hawk attended the funeral of Mrs Hawk's uncle Adam Bossard in Allentown. Daniel Smith transacts business in Allentown. Warren Lowe Daniel Smith and John Shunk visit Frank Shunk in Long Island. Floyd J Dech and son Junior visit William Kern in Point Phillips for dinner. Chester Scherer family moves to Irish Settlement. Benjamin F Ervin, recovering from the grippe, is able to be about.
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R. W. Fehr
John C. McKeen
Bethlehem
Harley Beers
Allentown
St. John’s Lutheran Church
J. H. Kunkel
Washington Street
W. Chester Hill
George W. Colburn
Portland
George Milkovits
Upper Nazareth Township
Stephen Bajan
Lewie Siegfried
Elizabeth Schwab
Town
Palmer T. Lapp
East Allen
Ladies' Aid Society of Christ Reformed Church
W. J. Moll
Aid Society
Cyril Helffrich
Harvard University
Helffrich
Robert Rabenold
New Haven
Bath
L. W. Knecht
Floyd Bartholomew
Evelyn Danner
J. E. Beers
North Wales
Nevin Bartholomew
Sunday School Association of Pennsylvania
Scranton
J. H. Hawk
Chester Scherer
Worman Estte
Benjamin F. Ervin
Procrastination Warning From Public Health Chief
Doctor Theodore B. Appel urges immediate action against disease, warning procrastination kills. He cites tuberculosis as a leading preventable killer and lists coughing, weight loss, and fatigue as warning signs prompting prompt medical visits.
Do It Now slogan urged for TB examination
A call urges immediate action on tuberculosis screening, warning procrastination can lead to death or long invalidism. It emphasizes not delaying an examination and adopts the slogan Do it now to convey life, hope, and cure.
Funeral Services of Rev Gruckenmiller
Public funeral services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church Tamaqua for Rev. Gruckenmiller. The service was led by Rev. W L Gallenkamp. an address by Rev. George Gebert and a sermon by Rev. Dr. J A W Haas. Interment followed in Zionville Cemetery.
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Nate
G. D. Druck
St. John's Lutheran Church
St. John's Lutheran
Tamaqua
W. L. Gallenkamp
Frackville
Pottaville Conference
George Gebert
D. D
Zion English Lutheran Church
J. A. W. Haas
Muhlenberg College
Zionville Lutheran Church
D. C. Kaufman
E. P. Pfatteicher
Pennsylvania
United Lutheran Church
Zionville Cemetery
Funeral of J. B. Drake Held in Stroudsburg
The funeral for James B. Drake a former passenger conductor on the Bangor and Portland railroad was held Friday afternoon in Stroudsburg. Burial followed in St John s Reformed cemetery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Drake
Bangor and Portland Railroad
Stroudsburg
St. John’s Reformed
Country Doctor Glorified in Film at Broad Street
Rudolph Schildkraut leads in The Country Doctor at the Broad Street theatre Tuesday. The veteran actor is praised as a premier artist in the title role following acclaimed performances in His People and Young April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schildkraut
Ladies Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans
Broad St
Buck Jones Stars in Black Jack at Broad Street Theatre
Buck Jones delivers daring horseplay and whimsy in Black Jack. Barbara Bennett leads as the heroine amid a gold fever plot with desperadoes. Fox Films showcases American landscapes and strong action, suspense, and humor in a standout western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bennett
Buck Jones
Broad St
Fox Films
America
Nazareth area social notes and regional visits
Community members from Nazareth and surrounding towns are reported visiting relatives and attending church events. The item lists dozens of residents and their weekend activities from Nazareth Hall to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, including church retreats, debating teams, and social gatherings.
Pruning Talks Highlight Fruit Tree Care and Strawberry Market
A Pennsylvania State College fruit specialist explains pruning as an art shaping young trees for early production and sunlight access. Demonstrations on orchards and berry farms discuss training, selective cutting, and careful spraying to boost fruiting and disease control. Ice and scale errors are noted as weighing issues in farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jones
Great White Horse
Silver Buck
Dad
Snyder
Pennsylvania State College
Northampton County Agricultural Extension Service
Mr. Snyder
Erwin Whitaker
Cherryville
Elmer C. Leith
Hellertown
Pennsylvania Day Observed at Nazareth High School
Nazareth High School held a Pennsylvania Day program with Walter Bachman recounting William Penn and Samuel Shimer detailing early colonial history. Attorney Stanley Fehr gave a talk on Pennsylvanias. The Girls' Glee Club sang Pennsylvania, Mrs. Gregory performed a solo, and William Altemose played violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth High School
Pennsylvania
Fisher
Walter Bachman
William Penn
Samuel Shimer
High School Comedy Placed by Local Talent
A four act comedy staged by the high school last Thursday and Friday evenings drew a fair audience. The program featured careful coaching and fine interpretations by the students with music by the high school orchestra. Thomas Ruch returned to town for a few days in Ampton with his brother and family. Mrs. Frank Messinger and Miss Helen Ackerman of Bath spent Thursday visiting relatives in Bath.
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Thomas Ruch
Ampton
Ruch
Frank Messinger
Helen
Myrtle Ackerman
Here
N. J
Edgar
Bath
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Local Market Report
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Marvin Hill
Hartzell
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W. H. Wotring
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Frances Wotring
Hood College
Paul Leinbach
Charles Schaffer
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J. A. Vannatta
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R. W. Anangst
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House of Representatives
John Auge
Committee On Military Affairs
Harry Wacker
Brooklyn
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Frederick Weiler
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Frederick K. Geiger
Nazareth Hall Military Academy
H. Weisley
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Frank Fabel
Frank Weidener
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Ivan Douglas
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Milton Shafer
Rev. G. Shireman
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C. D. Kreider
C.D. Kreider
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M.C. A
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