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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1928

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Rotary meeting previews next week public dinner noted

Rotarians enjoyed an gram at their meet MU. A. on Monday and Martin Ed and Russer IX Stoat tion talks. The district Rotary can be held at Atlantic 1 to 9 and from present the Nesareth club will by a large number their wives. Ro has generously of his bungalow this period. were distribut meeting and some of the thought they improved The usual high at average of the club was with only three absent. An was made by Secre that the Rotary Gov Botifed him that the ed had been placed on press list for attendance. was also made that Fable printed by the bad attracted as west as Denver, miracts had been & Nominations were night's meeting who will be chose Monday in April,

Rotary Atlantic 1 Nesareth Rohas Secre Rotary Gov Aswest Denver

Nazareth Public School Officer Hurt In Car Incident

Miss Surface, supervising principal in Nazareth, escaped serious injury after a car accident on a return visit from Reading. She was shaken but unharmed, and remained overnight for observation. Her farewell party occurred at the home of Mrs. and Mr. Tin Thomasburg with many locals attending.

Art Su- Nazareth Miss Surface Selings Jim Nazareth Miss Sur Prince F. A Nazareth Tueday Tin Thomasburg Floydence Mabel Peter Calvin Harvey WM Peter Rees Clarence Dewalt Frances George Dewalt Dewalt Arthur Dewalt Eterling Ritter Howard Ritter and Derr Ralph Derr William Rodgers Nor Rodgers Henry Aaron Lug Elmira Herster Brown Liloyd Clyde Long- WM Thomas Nm John Yels Herbert Marsh Irvin Johnson Neher Robert Wilson Keach Kllie Miriam Kline Sarah Johnson Emily Lea Alma Zellner Flora Zellner Nettheser Lillie Werkholee Unkle Gertrude Wis- Hilliard Paul Stout Kline Stanley Werkhois Rtholomew Sterling Wiliam Knecht Stanley Calvin Eckhart Stewart Wilbert Henning Harold John Reichard Merritt Musebach Kermit Frank F Quik Nglemire

Easter Music at St John’s Reformed Church

Easter season music at St John’s Reformed Church features regular services and midweek concerts under Carl Wy Hess. Soloists Lena Mareks and William Hunter headline with Holt's Hear Me When I Call, Calvary, Redemption, and Gounod’s Gallia cantata. Mrs Luther Batt solos. Public invited.

Johns Reformed Carles Wy Hess Holt Lena Mareks Willam Hunter Luther Batt

Nazareth Rod and Gun Club Plans Wildlife Film Show

Nazareth Rod and Gun Club discussed bringing State Game Commission films to town this spring. The reels feature wildlife in natural habitats and game refuges with conservation lessons. A blue rock shoot at the Fair Ground is open to all this Saturday.

Nazareth

Alumni Defeat Nazareth High In Season Finale

Nazareth High School fell to the alumni 41 to 27 to end the season. Alumni players Himler Shafer Reimer Laudenbach Gano Sueger Metzgar Andrews Van Natta scored with Himler leading field goals and Laudenbach adding 11 points. Referee Ritter officiated Muhlenberg. Halves were 20 minutes.

Nazareth High School Nazareth High Himler Relmer Shafer Sueger Peppell Gano Metzgar Boerstler Shimer G v Everett High Clewell Laudenbach Fox Andrews van Natta Shafer Peppell Metzgar Reimer Gano Sueger Anirews Referes Ritter Muhlenberg

Nazareth Arrows rout Nazareth Y Intermediates 86 17

Nazareth Arrows defeated the Nazareth Y Intermediates 86 to 17 on the local floor. Himler led the Arrows with 13 points and strong defense, Shafer also starred for Nazareth, while Engler scored all 12 of the Intermediates points. Referee Sam Weine.

Nazareth Arrows Nazareth “Y Himler Arrows Shafer Engler Clewell Freeman Metzgar Bolas Michael Sobers Hoadley Fraunfelder Lindenmeyer Sam Weine

Rare plant in bloom at Nasareth home

Mrs Danielmot of 117 rear South Newstret Nasareth displays a rare plant known as snake plant. It features a four foot green stem and a dark red flower with color specks. Indoors it needs no water or soil while outdoors in spring it grows like a palm with speckled leaves and a peculiar odor. the public is invited to view anytime.

Danielmot South Newstret Nasareth

Immunization clinics wrap up in Nazareth

Diphtheria immunization clinics were held Thursday for public and parochial students. About six hundred children received final inoculations at the Fairview Whitfield and Parochial schools, with the Lions Club Nazareth sponsoring and planning a testimonial dinner for workers.

J. A. Fraunfelter Fairview Happel Whitfield Beck Nazareth Lions Club of

Lions Club Plans Testimonial Dinner for Immunization Helpers

The Lions Club will honor volunteers who assisted with the diphtheria immunization clinics at the Weil Baby Clinic Moravian. Final inoculations are to be completed next week for some children who started later. The testimonial dinner is set for March 27 at the MCA with elaborate plans for a standout event.

Weil Moravian Lions Club M.C. A

Nazareth High Climbs to Close Cage Season

Nazareth High boys and girls basketball teams closed their seasons with a victory over the Alumni. The girls compiled 12 wins 4 losses and 1 tie in 17 games led by Yottle Roll at center and Dorothy Metz at forward. They beat Lehighton and Wilson while Palmerton edged Lehighton by a point in the Lehigh Valley league. Four regular players graduated ending the year.

Dirly Ohe Yottle Roll Dorothy Metz Wilson Lehighton Palmertor

Obituaries from Nazareth area detail multiple deaths

Obituary notices report Angela Deutsch 12 daughter of Frank and Yohanna Deutsch died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Hospital Allentown funeral at Holy Family Nazareth burial in adjoining cemetery officiated by Father Frankiske. Rebecca Werley aged 1 died Sunday at Northampton County Home admitted March 7 1924 from Nazareth with no surviving relatives. Herman Ziegler Nazareth claimed by Undertaker Frank Rohn burial Wednesday afternoon. Harry B Schramb longtime Nazareth resident died Saturday at 11 15 am at home on Belvidere Street age 66 years 2 months 7 days. He served as carpenter farmer and auctioneer in Bushkill Township and as borough road supervisor in Nazareth. Survived by brother George of Orangeville three sisters Amanda Schlamb Nazareth Mrs Milton Johnson Tatamy and Mrs Louisa Shireman near Nazareth. Funeral services held from family home Wednesday afternoon interment Nazareth Greenwood Cemetery officiated by Rev W H Wotring.

Angela Deutsch Frank Yohanna Deutsch Wood Street Nazareth Sacred Heart Hospital Allentown Holy Family Church Franakiske Rebecca Werley Northampton County Herman Ziegler Frank Rohn Harry B. Schramb Belvidere Street Bushkill Township Amanda St. John's Reformed Church and Vigilance Hose Lodge T. O. QO George Orangeville Amanda Schlamb Milton Johnson Tatamy Louisa Shireman Nazareth Greenwood Cemetery W. H. Wotring D. D

Farewell Supper Held for Rev G Stecker At Bahnsen Home

On Saturday March 17 a farewell supper was hosted for Rev G Stecker and family at Rev Bahnsen's East Centre Street residence. Green St Patrick’s Day touches adorned decorations and favors. Attendees included Rev Stecker Anna Stecker Samuel Stecker H Marx Werner Erica Maria and Samuel Marx Miss Sara Raillard Miss Anastasia Bahnsen Miss Elizabeth Bahnsen Rev and Mrs G F Bahnsen.

G. Stecker Bahnsen East Centre Street Rev. Stecker Anna Stecker Samuel Stecker H. Marx Werner Erica Maria Samuel Marx Sara Raillard Anastasia Bahnsen Elizabeth Bahnsen G. F. Bahnsen

Four-County Firemen's Association Sees Growth and Death Benefit

The Four County Firemen's Association of Carbon Lehigh Monroe and Northampton states 150 delegates from 95 companies attend its Lehighton convention. Membership exceeds 700 with nine deaths last year. Finances show 3645 dollars in bank plus funds for routine death benefits and sinking. The association plans to raise death benefits from paid up memberships. Vigilance Hose Company Nazareth reports 26 members. Current officers: Alfred H Marks Allentown president Peter J McNally Catasauqua secretary M H Be Allentown treasurer.

Carbon Lehigh Munroe Northampton Bethlehem Las Charles Seekerman Lehighton Tme Vigilance Hose Company, No. 1 Nazareth Alfred HH. Marks Allentown Peter J. McNally Catasauqua M. H. Be

Local Firemen Prepare for Upcoming Four County Convention

Vigilance Hose Company members met at the Munich ral building electing four new members and approving three proposals. Edwin Wambold was chosen to represent the Hose company while Howard Kratver was named delegate from Nazareth Firemen's Relief Association for the Allentown Four County convention May 17 to 19 and state meet in Uniontown in October. An adjourned gathering is set for Monday at 7 40 PM to plan participation in the Allentown parade May 18 and 19.

Vigilance Hose Company Munichral Edwin Wambold Hose Company Howard Kratver Nazareth Firemen’s Relief Association Allen‘town Uniontown Allentown

Cake and Candy Sale and Parish Notes at Hecktown

Class No 6 of St John Luther an Sunday School with Miss Margaret Repsher will hold a cake and candy sale at Altemos store Hecktown on Saturday March 34 from 2 to 5 pm Palm Sunday April 1 at Hecktown 10 am and 7 15 pm Farmersville Good Friday 7 15 pm and Easter 10 am Sunday schools plan Easter festivals Hecktown Easter Monday Farmersville Easter Sunday night and morning times listed.

St. John's Lutheran Sunday School Margaret the Lord Altemos Hecktown Farmersville

Local Market Report Chickens in Weekly Trade

Market notes show chickens priced in local trade with limited demand. Traders report uncertain poultry demand and fluctuating quotations across regional buyers and sellers in today’s session.

Improvements in town lighting and traffic markings

Workmen set a street light on Main Street between Walsar and Letvidere. More lights may be added to poorly illuminated blocks. the street committee will order painting of traffic lines at main intersections. New parking plates are ordered and to be installed soon.

Walsar Letvidere Cornell

Two Inches of Land Sparks Local Dispute Settlement

A feud over two inches of land in Lower Nazareth was settled by Justice of the Peace James Fry. Stephen Hoffer and Frank Dimettrovich exchanged accusations about a roof overhang and storm water, tree cutting, and ladders on the line. Fry brokered a peace by arranging Dimettrovich to move the building back to avoid future friction.

Justice of the Peace James Fry Stephen Hoffer Frank Dimettrovich Lower Nazareth Uie Hoffer Dimettrovich Wiech Squire Fry

Agricultural Meetings In Northampton County Next Week

Agricultural meetings and demonstrations, led by Pennsylvania State College specialists, cover swine, sheep and forestry topics. Events run March 27 to 29 at local farms in Forks, Mansfield, and Treiteli townships with docking, shearing, planting demos, and extension forester guidance.

Northampton County Agricultural Pennsylvania State College C. F Graver's Forks Township L. C. Madison E. O. Heaney Moinfield Township W. BR Connell St. Forest M. Albert Treieli Township Andyson Extension Forester Wll State Farm BL. Coleman

Card Party by Ladies' Auxiliary in Shafer's Hall

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the local Camp of Sons of Union Veterans will host a card party in Shafer's hall on Wednesday March 28 at 8 PM. All 500 and baas players are invited for a social evening with prizes. Tickets are available from members at a nominal price.

Lo-Eal Sons of Union Vi Shafer’s Hall

Nazareth High School Principal Resumes Duties After Illness

Prof. F A Marcks has resumed duties at Nazareth High School after two weeks at home due to illness. Colin Bauman, head of the mathematics department in Denver Pa., remains ill and his classes are covered by Norman Freeman.

F. A. Marcks Nazareth High School Colin Bauman Denver, Pa Norman Freeman

Nazareth Hall Meadow Sold to Arthur Schmidt

Albert O. Sturgis & Son sold Nazareth Hall meadow along the Nazareth and Cherry Hill road containing all acres to Arthur G. Schmidt of Nazareth, a hosiery manufacturer.

Albert O. Sturgis & Son Nazareth Hall Meadow Nazareth and Cherry Hill Road Arthur G. Schmidt Nazareth

Nazarene Elected Exalted Ruler of Easton Lodge

A large attendance from Easton Lodge No. 121, B P O Elks, gathered at the Easton home on North Fourth Street for the election of Exalted Ruler. Charles Reiss was chosen to lead, defeating Arthur Raub, with a social hour and lunch following.

Nazarene Easton Lodge Easton Lodge No. 121 B. P.O. Ebiks Norih Pourth Street Easton Charles Reess Knigit Arthur L. Raub

Hercules Picnic at YMC A March 31

Indoor Hercules Employees picnic planned at the Y.M.C.A. with music by the Hercules Serenaders and a male quartet. Athletics for all ages, bowling and pool, and refreshments from 7 to 11 45 p m. Admission saves $1. The program promises a lively evening for employees and guests.

Hercules Real Y. M.C. A Hercules Serenaders

Suit Against Local Jeweler Dropped

A suit for 228 dollars against Buffalo jeweler R. v. Lambert was discontinued after settlement discussions. The case, filed last session by Robins Bladen and Hobins, arose over shipment of parts with some returned. Lambert was reportedly in a hospital during the dispute and returned to reach a settlement.

Robins, Bladen and Hobins Buffalo R. v. Lambert Lambert Buffalo Concern Vintims Od

Nazareth School District Plans New Leberts Building

Upper Nazareth school directors plan a new schoolhouse named the Leberts building to be placed on the Nazareth Stockertown highway near Schoeneck a quarter mile from the highway. Demand from rapid territorial growth prompts the bid invitation for the structure.

Upper Nazareth Leberts Nazareth-Stockertown Schoeneck

Funeral of Mrs. Laubach Held at Local Church

The funeral for Mrs. Robert Laubach was held Tuesday from the family home on South Broad Street and continued at Mecktown church. Many friends attended as pallbearers George Nicholas, Elmer Miller, Edwin F. Troxell and Lewis P. Werkheiser served. Interment followed at Hecktown Hope Cemetery with Reverends J. A. Klick and Harvey C. Snyder officiating.

Robert Laubach South Broad Street Mecktown George Nicholas Elmer Miller Edwin F. Troxell Lewis P. Werkheiser Hecktown Hope Cemetery J. A. Klick Harvey C. Snyder

Merry-Go-Round Meeting of Veterans Auxiliary

The Lehigh Valley Association of the Sons of Veterans Regulars and the Ladies Auxiliary hold 14 joint meetings in Bhafer's hall on Friday evening April 13. All members of Camp No. 20 and the Ladies' Auxiliary No. 20 are asked to attend. A social time and lunch follow.

Lehigh Valley Association of the Sona of Veterans Regulars Ladies Auxiliary Bhafer’s

Golden Eagles Initiation Scheduled for Nazareth County

On Tuesday March 27 at 7:39 a.m. the Golden Eagles initiation will take place at the LOOF in Nazareth. Chiefs Euston Bethlehem and Nazareth Castles will oversee infant training and the ritual for candidates from nearly all castles of the county. A meting and banquet will follow with a hoed, and plans note a state military convention in October with a parade and dances.

Nazareth Iy Teume Euston Bethlehem Engiedom

Nazareth Plant Building Contract Awarded to Hahn & Gold

The Nazareth Artificial Ice Co awarded a contract to Hahn & Gold for a brick one story plant building at Walnut and Pine streets. It will measure 42 by 90 feet and house ice making machinery by mid May ready to operate.

Nazareth Artificial Ice Co. Oas Hahn & Gold Walnut Pine Streets

Nazareth Boy Scout Court of Honor Held March 16

The Nazareth Troop held its regular Court of Honor on Friday March 16 at M C A with pledges to the scout laws. Awards included Tenderfoot to Vincent Jer Nazareth V 1 Second Class to Hector Carmel Nazareth 2 Wilson Weaver Nazareth Samuel Sottolano Nazareth 2 Merit badges for Tatamy 1 Asat Scoutmaster Frank Carlingchemistry cooking Nazareth V 1 Asst Scoutmaster Edgar Smickle-botany Earl Leudig personal health wood carving Henry Schlegel Jr scholarship Lloyd Ruth firemanship public health Albert Knauss woodworking Harold Roba hiking Nazareth 2 Nelson Braemer bird study music swimming William Teel carpentry Star Scout Earl Laudig Albert Knauss Eagle Scout application for Irvin Abler approved and Walter Dean of Nazareth V 1 received Eagle Badge Nazareth V 1 Commissions for year to Scoutmaster R I Shields Nazareth 1 troop charter presented Nazareth 2 to troop committee Nazareth V 1 The next Court will be at Tatamy on April 1 High Totals Nazareth V 1 2228 points Rangor 4 1340 Pen Argyll 978 High Averages Nazareth V 1 65.53 Rangor 4 39.41 Pen Argyll 32.60 Cups now held by Nazareth V 1 for first place. Court ended with salutes and benediction.

Nazareth M.C. A Vincent Jer Nazareth V Hector Carmel Wilson Weaver Samuel Sottolano Frank Carling Edgar Smickle Earl Leudig Henry Schlegel, Jr Lloyd Ruth Albert Knauss Harold Roba Nelson Braemer Wiliam Teel Earl Laudig Irvin Abler Nazareth Vo Walter Dean R. I. Shields Tatamy

Troop I Meeting Highlights Scout Reading and Talks

Scout Harold Rohn read a report at the weekly Trop I meeting. Mr. Snyder gave a brief talk urging the troop to encourage uniform wear and enter the local bird house contest.

Harold Rohn Trop Nagareth Snyder

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Martin Russer Gear Gab Robert W. Fenton Charles Shafer Fred Spervisor Hato Accident F. Sodetvising Shimer The Boar Warren B. 3 ST. John's Reformed ROD and Gun Club Albert T. Reid FR Gurgas Wae RE Avtocasten Rev Stecker County Firemen’s Association Heocktown Parish Local Market Report Watts Nazareth Hall Elas Chartes G. Reese Y.M.C.A POR User County Golden Eagles BOY Scout Court OF Honor Rangor Pen Argyll Pen Argyll East Northampton Sas Bangor Pen Argyl Eeeetas Tees Saa Wee
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