Nazareth Bethlehem Road Project Delayed by Local Opposition
Citizens grapple with delays in the Nazareth Bethlehem highway plan. Proposals for a three lane concrete connection were sidelined amid protests, budget tweaks, and shifting state priorities. Critics ask if the current road remains safe and whether action will finally extend toward Nazareth’s northern growth.
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Comail
Nazareth
Nazareth-Bethlehem
Bethlehem
Easton
Nazareth-Bethlehe
Bethlehem-Nazareth
em-Nazareth
Wedding Anniversary Celebration Noted for Basley Couple
Mr and Mrs Charles Basley 337 will celebrate their wedding anniversary. They wed at the parsonage March 18 1905 by Rev W. The observance will be quiet with a Birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Buss Friday evening at their home. A card party by Whifield Council No 168 America was held in Oeter Square with prizes to Edwin Walters Mrs V Paukovitch W Siegel Annie Mills Posini and a door prize to i.
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Charles Basley
Walter Buss
Buss
Whifield Council
America
Oeter Square
Edwin Walters
V. Paukovitch
W. Siegel
Annie Mills & Posini
Iho
Nazareth Choral Rehearsal Features ILS Girls Choir
An all girl choir from the local High School will be featured at the Nazareth Choral Society rehearsal on Monday March 21. The High School Brass Choir aids in the rehearsal and all Nazareth Choral Society members are urged to attend at 8 15 p m. The concert is set for May 3 in the High School Auditorium and matters about it will be discussed.
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Nazareth Choral Society
High School
Choral Society
Birthday Dinner for Percy Roth at Park Street Home
A chicken dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roth on Park Street Sunday for Percy Roth’s birthday anniversary. Attending were Percy and Mrs. Roth and their daughter Gladys, Milton Lahr of Newburg, Ralph Bartholomew and family of Northampton, Chester Roth and daughters Mildred and Louise, Milton Roth, Charles Boehler and Bernice, Herman Brewer and Prances with Frederick, and the Roths’ other relatives from town.
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Charles Roth
Park St
Percy
Percy Roth
Gladys
Milton Lahr
Newburg
Ralph
Bartholomew
Harriet
Jack
Northampton
Chester Roth
Mildred
Louise
Milton Roth
Charles Boehler
Bernice
Herman Brewer
Prances
Frederick
Woman Evangelist Closes Forty Years in Ministry
Mrs. Harris, described as a fiery pulpit preacher, celebrated forty years in ministry during a sermon at a city gathering. She and her husband W Harris served in Nasareth Ackermanville and Bushkill Centre, preaching weekly and conducting twenty campaign engagements over nine years.
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Harris
M. Eg
Christian Missionary Alliances
W. Harris
Nasareth
Ackermanville
Bushkill Centre
Nazareth School Board to establish safety patrol crossings
The Nasareth School Board approved formation of a safety patrol at Broad and Chestnut Streets and Broad and Parks Streets in cooperation with the American Legion for a trial period to assess effectiveness before expansion. Treasurer reported February balance of 46,950.00 and March 1 balance 38,470.67. Bills of 1,371.11 were approved for payment.
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Nasareth @chool
Wm.m. Bennett, Jr
Treasuer
Department of Labor and Industry
Metropolitan Edison Co
Marcks
Broad
Chestnut
Parks
American Legion
Nazareth Y. MC. A
Nazareth Choral Society
Philadelphia
Nazareth Rod and Gun Club Meeting Set Monday
A special Mazareth Rod and Gun Club meeting is called for Monday evening March 21 at 8 o'clock in the M C A social rooms to reorganize and elect officers. Local sporting interests drive renewed effort for more active membership and regular events with new ideas to be aired.
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Mazareth Rod and Gun Club
Aio. Ed Carsnors
Obituary of Thomas F. Remaly Died at 48 in town
Thomas F. Remaly died Friday at his home 402 South Main Street after a brief illness. He was 48. Survived by wife Lucy A. Renner Remaly a daughter Mrs Kenneth Barrall foster parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Heimer a brother John Easton two sisters Daisy Remaly and Mrs Warren Smock Bethlehem and half sister Amy Knauss Town He was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Funeral 2 p m Tuesday from the residence Rev H A Ehret and W Deh] officiating Burial Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
F. Remaly
South Main Bt
Lucy A. (Renner) Remaly
Kenneth Barrall
Oliver Heimer
Town
John
Easton
Daisy Remaly
Warren Smock
Bethlehem
Amy Knauss
St. John’s Evangelical
Scenic road to open in Mifflin County linking Thompsonstown and Van Dyke
A new bituminous macadam road under construction will form a scenic drive in Mifflin County. It will run from the William Penn highway at Thompsonstown to Van Dyke along the Tuscarora Mountain. The river lies near one side and the mountain rises on the other with much of the route shaded.
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Harrisburg
Mifflin County
Thompsontown
van Dyke
Tuscarora Mountain
Gasoline tax receipts show 11.9 percent rise
Harrisburg March 16 receipts from Liquid Fuels Tax for the year to March 1 total 32 458 074 88 dollars, up 11.9 percent or 3 453 325 22 dollars from the prior year. An additional 10 720 073 78 dollars came from the emergency gasoline tax for unemployment relief.
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Harrisburg
J. Griffith Boardman
Conservation meeting kicks off wildlife week in Northampton County
The Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen plans an extra session on March 25 at 7 20 PM at Forks Valley Tavern to discuss wildlife problems. The event supports National Wildlife Restoration Week March 20 to 26 with broad civic involvement and a new life afield program.
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Federation of Northampton
Forks Valley Tavern
H. R. Ramsey
All of
Boys Scouts
Girl Scouts
Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen
Walnutport
Paul Davisson
Nasareth Rod & Gun Club
Lesle Horton
Paul Armstrong
E. D. Haehnie
Bethlehem
Morris Stewart
Easton
Ray Young
Bangor
Joel Young
Allentown
H. P. Yeisley
Nazareth
Third Annual Dance of Lodge Principessa Maria Pia
Calendar notes a April 7 dance at Carlo Hall by Lodge Principessa Maria Pia di Garcia and a Mayard spring concert by The Nazareth Choral Society in the High School Auditorium.
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Lodge Principessa Maria Pia
Nazareth Hardware Set for New Store Opening Celebration
Nazareth Hardware Company marks a move to a modern four window storefront and hosts a week long open house from March 19 to 28. Daily demos and extra hardware specials will tempt shoppers with six prizes including Saar washer, warcraft t, a 22 cal rifle, and other items.
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Nazareth Hardware Company
Nasareth
Munger Couple Quietly Observes 56th Anniversary at Belvidere Street Spot
Retly Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Munger celebrated their fifty sixth wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner at Seguine's Lunch Room at Belvidere and Broad Streets. The couple chose the very room where they were married, in a corner property once part of the Speer homestead, now decades altered.
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Harry B. Munger
Belviderett
Seguine’s
Belvidere
Broad Sts
Speer
Munger
Forward-looking banking messages promote unity and growth
The bank outlines a series of future-facing messages arguing national prosperity relies on unity among all classes. It calls for cooperation among business, workers, government, and banks and invites readers to follow the series on problems, opportunities, and banking's role in development.
Prisoners at Western State Penitentiary Begin 1939 License Plates
Prisoners at Western State Penitentiary in Pittsburg have started producing the 1939 motor vehicle license plates. The Department of Welfare procured 1000 tons of steel and other supplies to manufacture the over two million plates. Next year’s plates will use the reverse color scheme. Dr Lester Ade notes PTA groups aid public schools across the Commonwealth.
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Marineburg
Mar
Western State
Pittsburg
Charles I. Engard
Department of Revenue
Department of Welfare
P. T. A. Aids Schools
Morksberg
Lester K Ade
Commonwealth
Wildlife And What It Means To Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents often underestimate wild creatures and their role in daily life. The article notes substantial economic value from game at about ten million dollars annually, two million from fur bearers, and twenty million dollars spent by hunters on gear and related expenses. It emphasizes health and recreational importance.
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Pennsylvania
Percy Crawford to Speak at Moravian Church Event
Rev. Percy Crawford youth minister and radio figure will headline a Phi Gamma Fishing Club Chapter 152 gathering at Moravian Church in town on Wednesday March ward at 8 o clock. Crawford founded the fishing clubs and will share an engaging program with attendees.
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Percy Crawford
Moravian Church
Phi Gamma
Crawford
Annual Dance of Lodge Principessa Maria Pia di Savoia
The third annual dance of the lodge under Sons of Italy will be held Wednesday evening April 27 in Carlo Mall. A committee of named members will run the event and tickets go on sale within a week. The Glee Club and Band of Moravian College will be presented March 22 at 8:00 p.m. at Nazareth Moravian Church sponsored by the Radiant Circle of King's Daughters. The American Legion H. V. Knecht Post 415 will hold its third card party March 22 in Odd Fellows Hall Belvidere Street at 6:15 p.m.
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Lodge Principessa Maria Pia di Savoia
Sons of Italy
Carlo Mall
James Camarine
Joseph Giuffre
Armenia Giuffre
Tillie Rampulla
Joseph Cerrone
Joseph Perna
Mary Ferns
Lens Ololetti
Susie Company
Alex Company
Angie Cabena
Teresa Merlo
Order
S Ee
Moravian College
Bethlehem
Nazareth Moravian Church
Radiant Circle of King’s Daughters
American Legion
H. V. Knecht
Odd Fellows Hall
Belvidere St
Pennsylvania Syphilis Drive Finds 3 772 Cases From 31 872 Tests
Dr Edith MacBride-Dexter announced results of the state health department screening showing one in ten tested positive for syphilis. January Wasserman tests reached 31 872 people, with 3 772 positive. Most cases are ages 25 to 30 and women are disproportionately affected. Emphasis on immediate treatment to prevent defective births. More than 40 000 Wasserman test kits were distributed during Wasserman Week.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Edith MacBride-Dexter
Department of Health
Wasserman
Philadelphia
Edgar Appointed Council Man At Special Meeting
Town council appointed Edgar as a council member at a special meeting. Bids for crushed stone, oil, and trucking were opened but no contracts awarded. First and second readings of the 1938 budget and tax rate ordinance were completed and will be held for third reading at the next regular meeting.
Rally Banquet and Past Masters Night for Odd Fellows
Northampton County Odd Fellows plan a Rally Banquet and Past Masters night on Saturday March 19 in the St John s Reformed church social rooms. Banquet at 615 pm with Stanley Fehr as toastmaster. Afterward Meystone Lodge Bethlehem will confer the third degree at their headquarters. Belvidere St George Hartzell, chair, says skilled speakers will deliver compelling orations. Members urged to buy banquet tickets now.
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Northampton County
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
St John’s Reformed Church
Stanley Fehr
Meystone Lodge of
Bethlehem
Belvidere St. George Hartzell
Quintus Frantz Hosts Duck Dinner at South Main Home
Mr and Mrs Quintus Frantz entertained a group at their South Main Street home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Schoch of Kerndale, Mrs Daisy Kohler Miss Hilda German Mrs Lillian Hogan Mrs Sadie Schafer Irwin German of Allentown Miss Minerva Frantz of Bethlehem Mr and Mrs George Welty John Rockle and others.
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Quintus’ Frantz
South Main St
Lloyd Schoch
Kerndale
Daisy Kohler
Hilda German
Lillian Hogan
Sadie Schafer
Irwin German
Allentown
Minerva Frantz
Bethlehem
George Welty
John Rockle
Quintus Frantz
Town
Police advice on future limits of law enforcement
Officials warn that future police actions must stay within legal limits. Citizens are urged to keep pets indoors or under control to avoid incidents and ensure public safety.
Stock Market Outlook and Industry Signals
The article reviews a tentative upturn in early spring business activity followed by a small net price decline over six weeks ending March 6. It notes record low stock turnover, mixed sentiment among financial journals, and cautious optimism despite unfavorable statistics. It includes brief items on railroads autos and steel with expected rate decisions and production comparisons.
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Business Week
Annalist
Dodge
Benefits Paid Unemployed Workers of This District
Benefits paid under the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law reached 6.08 million dollars with 531,329 checks issued by March 4. Average check value since Feb 1 was 11.44 dollars, varying by office due to local wages. County breakdown shows 20,333 new claims the week of Feb 19 to 25, down 22.3 percent from the prior week.
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Secretary of Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
State Employment Service
Bashore
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Mauch Chunk
Stroudsburg
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Cho
Gareth
Thomas F. Remaly
Division of Nursery Inspection
State Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Netienel Widfite
ODD Fellows Card Party
Margret Patsinger
Arthur Abbott
R. Laubach
Irene Minnich
C. P. Happel
Ruloff
Marlyn Rader
Russell Prante
NORK
Glee Club
Glee Club Soldiers
Faust
Gounod
Deep River
Arr
Lucas
Battle of Jericho
Chloe
Moret
Kern
Penn
Brahms
Holy City
Adams
Bach
Handel
Moravian
Hummel
Clarke
Mr. Beitel
Swanee River
Myddleton
Suppe
Fillman
Bleger
Purdy
Band
Legion
Edgar
Eooncees Bece Ata Aes Ems Elfare
R. M. Hofer
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