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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
1
A Washington debate on the usefulness of commissions divides euvobservers and lawmakers. Supporters like Borah warn commissions may dodge direct responsibility, while opponents argue they obstruct progress and blur accountability in shaping public policy.
The text notes January fire losses totaling 44 million dollars, up 1.75 million from a year earlier, with projections of larger totals in 1931. It emphasizes the broader impact on employment and business, urges bite-sized prevention efforts, and critiques national neglect of fire safety despite Fire Prevention Week.
The piece argues that targeting big corporations with higher taxes fails to relieve the public’s burden. Taxes are passed to consumers through higher prices, insurance premiums, and utility bills. Overtaxing business harms industry, jobs, and living costs. relief comes only from reducing government spending.
Howard Leh of Keystone Portland Company Bath presented a talk at the Easton Club dinner meeting in M.C. A. dining hall. The evening featured a song, guest introductions, a six thousand dollar film on Portland origin and early uses of co ration, and notes on the Bulline Gatum Dam and the Panama Canal.
The Lehigh Valley Association of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and auxiliaries met Friday night at Oldham Camp No. 140 Bethlehem with reps from Allentown Easton Emmaus Hellertown Nazareth and Bangor. Department commanders for 1931 and 1932 were endorsed: Charles F. Aument of Lancaster for 1931 and G. Thomas Leisenring of Allentown for 1932. Leisenring, an Allen Camp member, had prior endorsements.
Palm Sunday to Easter services listed with class reviews and sermons. Morning 10 30 and evening 7 90 o'clock, catechetical class, confirmation sermon, Holy Week daily services except Saturday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Union services, and Easter sunrise festival.
Farmers from Upper Nazareth Lower Nazareth and Palmer Townships Northampton County plan a Friday March 27 meeting at 7 45 p m at the Nazareth Y M C A to discuss eradication and prevention of bovine tuberculosis. Dr J O Reed State Veterinarian and County Agent B L Coleman are invited to explain the area plan and current testing arrangements. The second item notes an automobile collision at Union and Northampton streets Easton injuring no one is listed as harmed beyond vehicle damage.
Nazareth Chapter No. 252 O. E. S. held its annual installation in Odd Fellows Hall with District Deputy Grand Matron Anna Stead presiding. Officers named for the year include Marion Hangen, Minnie Clarke, Annie Kern, Florence Weisley, Miriam Huth, Anna Stocker, and others. Gifts were exchanged for retiring Matron and honored officers as guests from Stroudsburg, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Slatington, Northampton, Philadelphia and Tarrytown attended.
A Holy Week and Easter program at Shoeneck Church features Palm Sunday selections led by E. L. Ashford, Maundy Thursday pieces, Good Friday services, and an Easter program including Handel’s Messiah selected numbers and a Calvary arrangement by Paul Bliss. A Silver Cross King's Daughters Circle meeting at Mrs A E Frantz's home planned Easter baskets and sewed bandages.
Preparatory services and Holy Communion announced for Forks Arndt's Lutheran parish led by Rev. George S. Kleckner. Palm Sunday March 29 at 10 15 Arndt’s, Good Friday April 3 at 7 45 Forks, Holy Week evenings at 7 45 Wednesday and Thursday, Easter Sunday April 5 at 9 45.
The Reformed Churchmen's League Chapter 6 met Thursday evening at the Reformed church. Rev. W. H. Wotring led prayers, minutes were read, and Edgar Troxell took roll. The senior high glee club performed four numbers under Mae Weisley, then Edgar B. Trots read a piece, followed by talks on evangelism and church outreach. Discussions covered town church attendance, reasons people do or do not attend, and what men are outside of the church. The meeting closed after brief business and closing benediction.
Fatamy public school pupils from sixth to eighth grades with the school orchestra will perform the operetta Mary Gives A Party tonight at 7 30 in the school room. The two act show features 20 characters with rehearsals led by Mrs Allen and Miss Lehr. A silver offering at the door will help fund local classroom needs.
HIV group staged a Darktown Minstrel before a full house in the new Nazareth High School auditorium. Nazareth High School Orchestra directed by Mae Weisley accompanied the production with A. E. Fessler supervising. End men included Elwood Ginther Ralph Slonaker Sterling Koch Paul Bayda Marlon Kern and Duane Shiffert. A Dark Secret sketch featured Fred Uhler Charles Shafer Perman Hughes Oliver Kahler and William Werkheiser. Tap dancing by Walter and Master Straner a monologue by J C Crowel and a banjo number by Edward Hellick highlighted the show. Chorus members Evelyn Metz Gladys Walker Grace Remaley Beatrice Rundle Barbara Troxell Miriam Reimer Grace Williamson Pearl Fritchman Eleanor Gano Margaret Seyfried A W Day Jerome Angert Tony Bolas James Henry Charles Freeman Edwin Hummel Howard Getz Alfred Schoe Nelson Messinger and Ralph e also sang.
The Ladies of the Golden Eagle temple 10 held a Thursday meeting in Eagle Hall with a regular business session. Officers called roll, approved minutes, and the welfare committee reported on members in distress. The degree team performed an initiation for several members followed by a social period with refreshments.
Mrs. William Santee hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for club members at her New Street residence and entertained participants at the game 500. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Spencer Reph and Mrs. Sterling Smith.
A Boy Scout court of honor was held Thursday evening at St. John's Lutheran church. C. F. Martin chaired the meeting with a board of review including C. S. Culpepper and G. W. Searles among others. Tenderfoot and Second Class awards, First Class merit badges, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster awards were presented to Nazareth and Easton scouts.
The County S S Association plans a meeting at St Pauls Indianland Church on Friday evening March 27 at 7 45 to coordinate local plans for the County Convention set for May 8 9. Delegates and leaders from Walnutport district will gather at Indianland to welcome visitors and organize entertainment publicity and music committees. Rev A E Miller presides, with Rev Geo Kentheve to take over duties for the balance of the year.
Nazareth Rotary Club led by President F H Martin presented a dinner and varied program at the Northampton Rotary Club Allen House gathering. Edward Nagle welcomed visitors as Clifford Taylor chaired. Penn-Dixie Quartet and accordion numbers entertained, with Rev W H Wotring delivering a Dutch monologue. Attendance prizes and birthday bouquets honored Nazareth and Northampton members, as the clubs planned future visits and hosting duties for local youth work.
Granville Lutz of Belvidere street Nazareth posted $300 bail at a Monday hearing in Squire Fry s office on charges of desertion and non support filed by his wife Mary Luts of Nazareth.
On Friday evening Easton Senior High glee club and orchestra staged Geoffrey O’Hara’s operetta The Count and the Co Ed in Nazareth High School auditorium. Boy scouts Troop 11 sponsored the local presentation. Cast included Joyce Ingeham, Gladys Clouch, Edna Davis, Gladys Smith, Alfred Sprague, Emily Fortino, Jacob Gaughran, Adaline Plank, Blaine Stiles and William Groff. crinoline, Maypole and toe dancing and strong chorus singing were noted.
The Four-County Firemen’s Association will not feature a parade at the 1931 convention. Held June 19 and 20 in Bethlehem, the decision, driven by expenses of 6000 to 7000 dollars, was reached by Bethlehem fire companies and executives. The event will instead proceed in Steel City, with Bethlehem volunteers and a continuing executive committee.
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