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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
5
A political opinion piece presents two contrasting voices by Franklyn Waltman and Charles Michelson. It critiques Roosevelt era claims, cites twentys statutes, analyzes Republican finance backers like Weir Pew and Grundy, and argues for balanced, factual discussion over partisan rhetoric.
Nazareth Merchants bowlers posted their highest match of the year Friday night by defeating Nazareth National Bank keglers 2756 to 2507 on the alleys.
Bath lost to Baltimore M C A 23 to 11 in a crowded Bath auditorium. Burnett forfeited at 128 pounds due to a facial injury. Barackson of Baltimore defeated Dech in a 135 pound match, while Bath’s Plankett won at 148 pounds. Meyers and Crockett fell to Baltimore, with Salika of Baltimore beating Ferry in 115. Local crowd stayed over after luncheon and enjoyed a shadow wrestling exhibition by Captain Barackson.
A Y M C A dinner honored Captain Paul Engler's winning Junior Class team, the runner up squad led by Stanley Clark, and new gym class members. Toastmaster was Robert Weiss. guests included Neil Beech and others. Card party by Whitefield Council was also noted.
Miss Gertrude Michaels No 2 rollers won the Nazareth Y M C A Women s Evening Bowling League title after a postponed Friday match moved two points up on Miss Charlotte Michaels No 8 quintet. The final standings show high games by G Michaels No 3 and Searles No 1, with Miram Himler No 6 leading the matinee league by one point.
Scranton's Bureau of Recreation will sponsor a second annual Old-Time Fiddlers Contest at Weston Field on March 22. Both men and women will perform one tune Oh Them Golden Slippers and be judged on intonation interpretation rhythm and appearance. Last year drew a large crowd and many entries may push the event to a second night. Secretary Richard P Brown of the Commerce Department noted the appeal of Pennsylvania folk lore and the event draws participants from miles away.
The Ladies Aid of Bushkill Methodist Church will hold a bake sale in Ziegler's vacant storeroom on South Main Street this Saturday, March 16, 1040, starting at 9 A.M. The notice also mentions a rural lunch program circular and a state agricultural information source at State College, Pa.
Fragmentary text lists individual high scores such as Cassler and Frey with unclear context and missing event details making precise game or setting identification impossible.
The Bushkill Methodist Church reports road repairs from Benjamin Kimminour’s corner to Cherry Hill and basement renovation at the Bushkill Church. Rev H F Hamer Jr attended Philadelphia Conference and the coming year’s appointments were read. The Ladies Aid plans a bake sale Saturday March 16 in the Ziegler Building vacant storeroom.
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