Public health note on farm pests and anti rat campaigns
The piece discusses pest control in agriculture, stressing sanitation, seed quality, and poultry timing. It highlights the role of alfalfa and seed sources, shelter belts for crop protection, and the economic impact of rat infestations. It notes organized community efforts against rats offer economic and sanitary benefits and mentions aid from the Biological Survey and USDA for large campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Biological Survey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sewing Tips for Garments and Home Design
Practical guidance on pattern cutting for dresses and sleeves, shoulder ease, and back length. Advice on leg bands for children's rompers avoiding circulation issues with fabric bands preferred. Built in ironing boards save space with proper lighting and accessible storage. Ends with a caveman themed magazine ad line.
Local notes from Seidersville and area social life
The column records visits and gatherings around Nazareth and Bethlehem including guests of the Wirths, Bahnsens and Bahnsens, plus church sales, club meetings, and local residents traveling to Allentown Easton and Stroudsburg. It mentions a blood poisoning case near Bethlehem and various residents' comings and goings.
Old Sweetheart Dilemma Highlights Respectful Advice
A reader asks about inviting an old sweetheart to the home and whether it signals lingering affection. Miss Flo counsels letting the husband decide while noting risks of planting thoughts, and the letter reflects questions from a teen girl about quitting school for work and staying in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Flo
Advice on married life and old friends
The letter counsels a wife to limit contact with her husband’s pre marriage friends if he objects. It says seeing old friends isn’t sinful but should not be done alone to avoid criticism and harm to both spouses. It emphasizes graceful compliance and balance.
Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers at Odd Fellows Hall
Elizabeth File Rebekah Lodge met Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall on Belvidere street and elected officers for the ensuing term. Noble Crend was chosen as leader with Helen Rice, Mary Kern, Sade Miller and Mrs. Raymond Weaver named as vice grand secretary and trustee respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth File
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Belvidere Street
Noble Crend
Helen Rice
Mary Kern
Sade Miller
Raymond Weaver
Engagement of Mildred Wimmer and Paul Werkreiser
The engagement of Miss Mildred Wimmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Wimmer of 1134 Monocacy Street Bethlehem to Paul Werkreiser of High Street Nazareth is announced. The wedding is planned for June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wimmer
Clinton Wimmer
Monocacy Street
Bethlehem
Paul Werkreiser
High Street
Nazareth
St Patrick's Day Party Held By Haven Shafer Hosts
Mr and Mrs Haven Shafer of East Centre hosted a St Patrick s Day party with green decorations and games. Prizes went to Mrs Alfred Dotter and Charles Rice as guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Dotter, Mr and Mrs Charles Rice, Mr and Mrs James Smith, Mr and Mrs Claude Metz, Millicent and Jean, Abram Stauffer and Clinton Dotter of Hampton Roads Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven Shafer
East Centre Artest
Alfred Dotter
Charles Rice
Walter Dotter
James Smith
Claude Metz
Millicent and
Jean
Abrham Stauffer
Clinton Dotter
Hampton Roads, Va
Commissioners Sell Lot for Non Payment of Taxes
Northampton county commissioners sold a lot in Lower Bethel township to Peter Gate for 35 dollars after non payment of taxes. A second lot owned by Paul Goetz was sold by the county treasurer to the county, and after redemption the county sold it at public auction to Cuzzetto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton County Sioners
County
Lower Bethel Township
Peter Gate
Paul Goetz
Cuzzetto
Missionary Guild Meets at Nazareth Reformed Church
Girls Missionary Guild gathered at the Nazareth Reformed Church on Thursday March 15. Bernice Wambeld played a violin solo and Lena Marcks a piano solo. The St Patrick's Day themed meeting featured green decorations by Lena Marcks and Kathryn Werkheiser with delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild
Reformed Church, Nazareth
Bernice Wambeld
Lena Marcks
Kathryn Werkheiser
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States Dept. OF Agriculture
Ue Isheed
Die and
Brettle Ler Ave
Craig County
United Partment of Agriculture
Inia
Ren
Ae Link Projec
G. F. Bahnsen
A. M. Bahnsen
John Wirth
Seidersville
St. John's Lutheran Sunday School
Charles Reese's
Nazareth Council
James
Fry
Allentown
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
H. T. Vannatta
Cora Dech
Lulu Dech
Edgar D. Rohn
Elmer Siegel
New Village
North Broad Street
Fred Sheets
Andrew Kern
Trumbower Coal and Lumber Co
F. B. Hess and
Victor Halberstadt
Easton
A. Russell Snyder
Donald
Jacob Kahler
Kenneth Unger
Moorestown Road
Felix Stein
Roth
Easton Road
Albert O. Sturgis
Albert J
Peter Jigos
Stroudsburg
Frank Christ
Rosecrans Hospital
Beaver College
J. H. Heintzelman
Miriam Wunderly
Episcopal Hospital
Charles Wunderly
Flo
D. R
Studebaker
Erskine
F. O
R. F. Ziegler
Mauch Chunk and
Church Streets
J. P
Ekahs Elegot OF
Ers
Hupmobile
S. J. Gregory Garage
Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth
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