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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
2
Local call to action urges Nazareth residents to start a spring cleanup of out buildings yards and streets. The piece emphasizes health fire safety sanitation and civic improvement, urging homeowners to plan now and coordinate with spouses to begin removing litter and junk.
A Bo tavian Magazine debate examines whether city ordinances curbing uninvited door-to-door sales protect residents from nuisance or hinder household efficiency and commerce. Hoover recalls Green River bans driven by resident annoyance while Herbert J. Taylor argues direct selling spurred product innovation and jobs, warning universal bans would end 200,000 sellers.
The State Supreme Court reverses the Northampton County ruling on a public funds matter tied to Nazareth and Bushkill Township areas. It questions public official negligence and confirms costs of about 54000 dollars fall to the county taxpayers, not the individual. The piece critiques public duty and reflects ongoing debates on organization for human needs.
The Bureau of Miscellaneous Licenses and the Pennsylvania Fish Commission urge early purchase of the 1939 fishing license. A summary of 1939 fishing laws will be provided free. Over 500000 legal sized trout will be stocked in six state hatcheries and released into about 7800 streams and lakes. Maps of trout waters are available at licensing offices and the Fish Commission.
Thelma Moryhan and Joanne Free Stone created a large Easter poster using colored chalk. Lester Gold and Stephen Gostony recently celebrated birthdays. Mr and Mrs Knecht moved to Hecktown with children. Daniel William Robert George and Ella left our school. During recess students jump rope with the big girls excelling and the little girls learning.
Arthur Shiffert's Team No. 12 clinched the second half title in the Nazareth YMCA Bowling League after Al Starner's Team No. 4 faltered. Shiffert's squad also led with 37,950 pins across fifteen matches, while the league championship had already been settled a day earlier.
The Reformed Congregation of Little Moore Church will hold its Easter Festival on April 2 at 7 30 P M. Spring weather has farmers plowing in the section and a school photo was taken by photographer Mr. Marsh from Northampton.
The boys in Gravers School made book ends from cheese boxes last week while Miss Frantz teaches the girls to knit during the noon hour.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kolb and daughter Elaine and son Martin joined Mr and Mrs John George of Bethlehem on a Sunday trip through the Poconos. Ice covered Promised Land Lake Wallenpaupack and Pecks Pond as hundreds of trees were tapped for maple syrup with Leonard Kolb David Kolb and Jimmie George visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs James Derhammer at Young's.
Harrisburg March report from the Department of Forests and Waters outlines penalties under a 1927 act for landowners who permit brush or bonfires to spread to adjacent woodlots without the owner's consent. Fines can exceed $500 and imprisonment up to six months, with heightened risk on windy days due to flying sparks.
Mrs. Charles Keiper was surprised with a birthday party at her home on West High Street last weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Yeakel and son Dallas, Mrs Yeakel and daughter Beulah, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Seeger, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keiper with sons Robert and Franklin. Jeanette Metz and Mary Kilpatrick were appointed delegate and alternate to the state convention of the P O A by Camp No. 315, set for Reading in May. a class of candidates will be initiated April 12.
Catalog snippet lists fly rods priced at 4.79 dollars and telescope rods with enamelled lines, plus automatic reels creels landing nets flies ten cents each. Includes worm boxes leader boxes hooks gut hooks shot sinkers and related gear. Describes assorted fishing tackle and accessories available for purchase.
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