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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1928

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Nazareth Adopts Daylight Saving Time Changes

Local towns adopt new daylight saving schedule causing confusion in schools churches and workplaces. Moravian and Y M C A groups shift activities, while farmers and other institutions adjust to the one hour time change and related hour conflicts with home routines and daily chores.

Nazareth Schoo Beboeneck Masareth Y. M. C. A Gad Worhampton County Almigo Avas

Nazareth Wedding Recalls Local Nuptials and Upcoming Events

Nazareth couple Edelman Rissmilter and Mrs Frank South Whithela unite in a Tuesday ceremony at St. John’s Lutheran Church Nazareth with Rev. C Sayder officiating. The reception at a local hotel precedes a wedding trip to Washington D C and Virginia. Meyers and Leidy Meyers of Nazareth featured in the bridal party with D Meyers as bridesmaid. A later concert by the Bangor Male Chorus is planned for May 13 at Forks Church, with tickets available in advance or at the door. An auxiliary card party by Fire Company members is scheduled for May in the Fire House and a Fire Lodge event follows.

Edelman Rissmilter Frank South Whithela Elwood Meyers Leidy Meyers St. John's Luthersary Csayder Cere Rohn Mmony Misa D. Meyers Plack Town of Blue Garil S Ulles Malley Georgette Sweet Lilles Forks Stockertown Fam- Bangor Church Asthre Omens

Three Charges Put Man in Jail Near Bath

Louis Helberger of near Bath jailed by Justice James Fry of Nazareth after defaulting on bail. Charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct and assault and battery following complaints by Julia Goldsmith. Earlier incident had Helberger escape from Nazareth lockup by posing as a night lodger.

Louis Helberger Bath James Fry Nazareth Ois Owens Julia Goldstaith Louis Richard Laubach Goldsmith Squire Fry

Lions Sponsor New Potato Club Across Communities

The Lions clubs sponsor boy and girl potato clubs in Lower Nazareth Moorestown and Lower Saucon with 50 participants across districts. Each sponsor provides one bushel of disease free seed per child and the club members must deliver two bushels of table stock potatoes at planting time. Local leaders Frank G. Fogel John I. Rinker and Clarence Williams coordinate Lower Nazareth Moorestown activity while Hellertown Businessmen's Association sponsors Lower Saucon with John Koch and C. Wolbach leading.

Lions Club Moorestown Coleman Uch Frank G. Foge John I. Rinker Lower Nazareth Eilhb Clarence Williama Lower Saucon Township Businessmen’s Association of Hellertown John Koch C. Wolbach

Annual art exhibit at Wolf School

On Thursday May 10 at 7 50 p m the second annual art exhibit will be held in the Wolf school hall. The display features work by grades and junior high students including crayon drawings and industrial pieces. A short playlet by the Junior High group is planned and home made candy may be for sale. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the evening.

Wolf Duttline Paletie Heneti Ly Artedivi

Broad Street Theatre to Expand Stage This Summer

Broad Street theatre owner Lewis Pizer and millworker Mr Mecaer were seen last week measuring the rear lot. They plan to extend the theatre back to Spruce street and install a large modern stage. Pizer hopes to bring musical comedies and dramatic shows this fall and continue vaudeville.

Lewis Pizer Broad Street Mecaer Spruce Street Viazor Pizor Mr. Meeser Nazareth Arger

War Mothers organize cake and candy sale for disabled soldiers

On Saturday May 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. the War Mothers of Nazareth will hold a cake and candy sale at the Bardill store to benefit soldiers disabled during World War I. The notice invites all to help as a tribute to the boys who served ten years ago.

War Mothers of Nazareth Bardill

Bushkill Township road repair funds boost by residents

In Bushkill Township residents formed a committee led by Squire Fry to solicit funds for repairing the Cherry Hill to Village road. The effort, supported by local boosters and the Rural Mail Carrier, restored passable conditions and safe passage for vehicles. Credits join a broad list of contributors and a pledge for continued civic work under the motto Better tends for Bushkill Township.

Push Will Vie Squire Fry Cherry Hill Ton Village Fobloth Gene Kootenbader Cretary Clayton Kostenbader William Milheim Robert Mooney Bushkill Auding Loal Heliba

Infant Dies While Visiting Uncle Here

Lele May Chappel, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Chappel of Henrietta Pennsylvania, died Tuesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs L Dettwell er in Nazareth after a brief illness of pneumonia. The baby died during a trip while the mother was en route to Naggreth to visit her brother who is Nazareth schools instructor. The infant was the couple’s only child and the body will be taken to Henrietta for burial.

Lele May Chappel G. J. Chappel Henrietta L. Dettweller Browd Center Streets Nagareth Naggreth Detwetter Nazareth

Couple Weds Quietly at Nazareth Reformed Church

George Ry Cole and Miss Catherine Co Heberling, both of Watelen, were quietly married Saturday evening at St. John's Reformed Church Nazareth. Rev. Dr. W H Wotring officiated. The couple were unattended and left for a wedding trip immediately after the ceremony.

Cole—Heberling George Ry Cole Catherine Co Heberling Watellen St. John's Reformed Church, Nazareth W. H. Wotring Jeft Tor

Nazareth Lutheran Womans Missionary Meeting Held

The Women’s Missionary Society of Nazareth St John’s Lutheran church meets this Thursday at Mrs. Lewis Wolfe’s home on South Road Nazareth. The tenth anniversary is observed and members should bring bank offerings. The Allentown conference executive committee meets in Easton at Christchurch at 10 am and 2 pm.

Women's Missionary Society of Nazareth St. John's Lutheran Church Lewis Wolfe South Road Street Nazareth Women's Missionary Society of the Allentown Conference Christchurch Fourth Ferry Streets Easton

Liberty Fire Company hosts record chicken and waffle dinner

The Liberty Fire Company at Stockertown held a highly successful chicken and waffles dinner drawing 650 attendees from Northampton County. A white quilt donated by Mrs. William Happle was given to Mrs. Carrie Nagle of Nazareth. The organizers thank donors for their generosity in making the event a success.

Liberty Fire Company Stockertown Northampton County William Happle Carrie Nagle Nazareth R

Dinner Guests Share Duck Dinner at Local Home

Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Flick and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Heimer featured guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fehr of Bath, Mr. and Mrs. Edelman, their daughter Jeanette, Mrs. Elvina Peters, Delores Schneebell of Edelmans, and Mrs. Connie Stof filer of Stockertown, along with Ruth Becker, Mrs. Mary Becker, and others from Bethlehem and Wilsonborough. The gathering was highlighted by a splendid duck dinner.

Robert Fehr Bath Charles Edelman Jeanette Elvina Peters Delores Schneebell Edelmans Connie Stoffiler Stockertown Palmer Flick Oliver Heimer William Becker Ruth Mary Becker Bethlehem John Remaley Wilsonborough

Teachers Plan Exhibit Of Work At Public Schools

Prof F R Mareks and supervisors prepare for the annual exhibit of art sewing woodwork and other work by pupils from first grade to high school. The event at the high school opens June 6 7 and aims to help parents understand course offerings and electives for the next school year. High school students were given elective forms to guide decisions.

A. Mareks Sbboe

Legion Pilgrimage to Arlington Cemetery Next Sunday

The American Legion Posts sponsor a pilgrimage to the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington Cemetery on Sunday May 6. The tour covers Washington and Arlington with a memorial service at the tomb and signings in national Capitol sections. Details and reservations through Northampton County American Legion, Roy G. Nagle, 11 South Broad Street, Nazareth.

American Legion Arlington Cemetery Ace Washington, D.C Arlington, Vai Northampton County American Legion Varlona Principe Natetnel Wasehington Roy G. Nagle South Broad Street Nazareth

Health officer report details April quarantines

Morris D. Frable local health officer submits April report listing quarantined cases: scarlet fever four, mumps two, chickenpox two, measles one, total thirty cases quarantined during the month.

Morris D. Frable

James Smith to Build Home on Stockertown Lot

James Smith, an employee of Kraemer Hosiery mill, bought a building lot from A. G. Schmidt on the Stockertown road near Nazareth and plans to build a new home this summer.

James Smith Kraemer A. G. Schmidt Stockertown Nazareth

Lions Stage Marble Contest With 88 Entrants

A Lions Club marble tournament drew 88 entrants from Fairview Whitfield and Broad Street buildings. Contestants from fourth to eighth grade report at Y M C A or local schools on Thursday and Friday daylight saving time, with lists naming participants.

Lions Club Fairview Whitfield Broad Street Theid North Broad Street Riday Ume Wait Lester Fosel William Need Elweodst Tet Earl George Iklla Morris Orville Kyevlst Tin Kaas Stroud Maridel Harold Setteleher Note Thomas Ttulert Holberstadt Puer Devore Roy Werkheiser Mark Heeh Poster Fier UN Wilson Ut Pan Jack VanNatta Gint Uh'er Ralph Alt

K of F Holds Series of Big Meetings

The toebikers of Neauroth Cham er No de Rulahts o: Prendship of in tt bus evening fy their Het outs fi Slinfer's Hall on cendey e onlug. Therp activide pared with their regular weekly frittess meeting. The testing Was in charge of state f officers of the order. After the second meeting Most Sir Knights Association of the district went into a business session. Two hundred local and hiring members attended the serious meetings. The association meeting a special hs dtr Was enjoyed as guests of the local chamber with refreshments and smokes prepared by a social committee. The motor noah party W is present from Philadelphia.

Neauroth Philadelphia

Obituary for Mrs Emily E Cowling Radcliffe

Mrs Emily E Cowling Radcliffe wife of William Radcliffe of Chapman Quarries died at Haffs Hospital Northampton Thursday night at 1130 of complications aged 51 Born Cornwall England daughter of Thomas and the late Mary Jane Cowling Survived by father Chapman Quarries husband and two sons Richard and Thomas two brothers Thomas Cowling Easton Henry Cowling Moore township two sisters Mrs Harry Hambley Moore township and Mrs Richard Griffith Bethlehem Funeral from her late home at Chapmans Quarries Tuesday afternoon with services at MBE church and burial in Greenmount Cemetery Bath

William Radcliffe Emily E. Cowling Radcliffe Chapman Quarries Haff's Hospital Northampton Radcliffe Cornwall England Thomas Mary Jane Cowling Moore Township Richard Thomas Cowling Easton Henry Cowling Harry Hambley Richard Griffith Bethlehem Chapman's M. BE Greenmount Cemetery Bath

State Official Speaks at Rotary Meeting in Nazareth

Harold Holbrook supervisor of guidance for Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Instruction spoke to Nazareth Rotary about guidance work. He stressed varied treatment for diversely talented children and aimed to help them become useful societal members. Several visitors attended and many members plan to attend the Atlantic City convention of the Navy clubs.

Harold Holbrook State Department of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania Nazareth Rotary Club Y. M. CA Holbrook George Grim Myra Pruckenmiller Ehret F. A. Marcks Otarians Lantic Iavy Nazareth Atlantic City Fred Wood Howard Shimer Joseph Pelmer Wid Charles Sehiffer Floyd R. Spafer Nazareth Club

Special Service in Human Evan May 6 at Evangelions Church

On Sunday evening May 6 at grin Evangelions church a special service replaces the regular eve worship. Members of the Christian Endeavor society conduct the service with special choir music and three local speakers. Everyone is welcome, especially Christian Endeavor supporters.

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Mrs. Zerfass Laid To Rest In Hecktown Cemetery

Mrs. Zerfass of Hecktown Breel Vices Were Best at the teas then services at Hecktown church with Dr Woo eGying otlleiwtig. Burial was in Hope cemetery at Hecktown. Pallbearers included Oscar Kreege Frank Stettler George Miegel Joseph Arndt Edwin solo and David Hughes. Tributes from Penn-Dixie No. 4 power case boys children and many relatives.

Sarah John V. Ze Hecktown Breeel Woo eGying Otlleiwtig Wyfey Hope Cemetery Oscar Kreege Frank Stettler George Miegel Joseph Oscar Schaffer Henry Whitehouse Charles Johnson Minnie Mazie Leon Verna Keck

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting in Nazareth Drill Group

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Union War Veterans Captain Owen Rice Camp No 20 will hold a bimonthly meeting Friday evening May 4 in Shafer's Hall Belvidere Street Nazareth. All members especially drill team urged to attend, meeting to be called to order at 8 oclock.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Sons of Union War Veterans of the Captain Owen Rice No. 20 Carters Shafer's Hall Belvidere Street Nazareth

Palmer Youngs Trip Through Heavy Snow

Mr and Mrs Palmer Young retired from State College after visiting their daughter Mildred a student there They reported heavy snow on the trip at Hasleton they encountered deep drifts while in clearer stretches the wind had swept the snow leaving grass green and fresh a striking contrast in scenery

Palmer Young State College Mildred Young Hasleton

Robert A. Laubach dies after illness in Nazareth

Robert Adam Laubach a well known Nazareth citizen died at his home Tuesday morning after two weeks illness. He was born July 9 1859 and spent most of his life in Nazareth with his wife who died March 9 1928. He had no children and leaves a nephew Dr Charles Laubach and two nieces Mrs Henry Beck and Mrs Raymond Adams. Funeral from his home Saturday at 2 pm with service at Nazareth St John Lutheran Church and burial in Hecktown Cemetery under pastors Snyder and Klick.

Robert Adam Laubach Nazareth South Broad Prospect Streets Mr. Laubach Laubach Charles Laubach Norristown Henry Beck Raymond Adama Philadelphia Nazareth St. John's Iutheran Church Hecktown Hope Cemetery H.C. Snyder J A. Klick

Truant case held over by Justice

James Bartholomew of Lower Suture township was arraigned before Justice Fry on a complaint by Frank Heckman over his son Victor 18 years old. Bartholomew testified he kept his son to help on the farm and would do so if no hired man were available. His wife’s health is poor and the case was held over with a possible $2.50 fine or jail if unpaid.

James Bartholomew Lower Suture Township Byulie Fry Sasareth Frank Heckman Bartholomew Victor Bartholo Squire Fry Stanley Fehr Heckman

Missionary Rev Geo W Rhoad Begins Abyssinia Mission

Rev Geo W Rhoad and family, home on furlough after 21 years in British Africa, begin a new Abyssinian mission. He writes from Addis Ababa on Feb 28 describing stress, faith, and the call to establish a mission in the Goodly Land as he awaits God’s wisdom and grace amid arrival Christmas Eve and customs trials. Continued on Page Two.

George W. Rhoad Famly Abyssinia Rhoad Addis Ababa Africa

Flory Family Open Season Visit Near Bath

Robert Flory John Flory and daughter Evelyn spent Sunday with their brother Steward Fierg and wife near Bath. Mr and Mrs A H Philadelphia were opening season in Nassreth guests of Mr and Mrs George Broad Street.

Robert Flory John Flory Evelyn Steward Fierg Bath A. H Philadelphia Nassreth George Broad Street

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