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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
3
A Kentucky town witnessed a deadly feud over a jug of moonshine as four died and two were wounded in a battle for possession. The confrontation shows liquor-caused deaths beyond drinking and hinged on an impossible claim to the jug.
As summer arrives and travelers fill the roads the Commission asks motorists to avoid harming rabbits and other creatures. Exercise caution at night when animals may be blinded by headlights. Braking can save lives and reduce the killing of valuable game animals.
Spring and cleanliness are linked as twin forces driving renewal in homes, stores, offices, and farms. The impulse to tidy and refresh spans ages and sexes, echoing the saying cleanliness is next to godliness.
The piece urges honoring mothers on Mother's Day whether near or far. It stresses simple, inexpensive gestures as meaningful, notes some are separated by distance while others are together, and reminds that every day should celebrate mothers. It also suggests honoring deceased mothers with flowers at their resting place.
Agricultural engineer Ralph L. Patty from South Dakota State College warns farmers about blasting caps. He cites over 500 U.S. children crippled last year from handling caps and describes fulminate of mercury as highly sensitive and explosive from shocks heat friction or scratching.
Mrs. Mary Ware refused to pay a $300 fine for mailing sex pamphlets to jails saying the government is stronger than she is. She warned she would go to jail rather than pay, challenging police power and legal authority in court.
The text argues the government should protect citizens rather than crush individuals. It states individual liberty deserves guardianship but only when the individual adheres to common code enforced by national or local administration.
The article argues the Jones Act presses federal penalties on Prohibition violations and tests enforcement. It predicts state adoption will shape outcomes, noting constitutional hurdles and potential jury reluctance if penalties hit “little fellows.” It stresses public opinion drives law enforcement and urges state courts to mirror federal penalties for real impact.
A 1929 piece on how towns attract business via Point of Purchase advertising and storefronts. It argues towns resemble stores, urging owners to convert passing traffic, especially motorists, into customers to spur growth. It uses a Chicago origin anecdote and ends with a fable-like calf and ducks scene.
Nazareth Council approves purchasing 1929 hot and cold asphalt from Standard Oil PA, discusses North Main Street grading, adds fire plugs and electric siren study, approves 250 and 100 lamps, authorizes a 3500 loan, and tables bids on fire hose with multiple firms debated before selecting Eureka hose at 1.30 ft. and setting performance guarantees.
The Well Worth White Society of Forks Church presents a 3 act comedy Mary's Castle in the Air on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm in the Sunday school room. A Sacred Concert by the Pen Argyl Male Chorus follows on Sunday May 12 Mother's Day at 7 45 pm. Tickets 50 cents for the concert admission. play admission is by ticket.
The funeral of Mrs Harry Min nich was held Tuesday afternoon with services at her son in law Walter Clewell home and at Moorestown Lutheran church. Rev Appel led the Moorestown Lutheran service with Rev H C Snyder of St Johns assisting. Pallbearers were Emanuel Frankenfield Martin Frankenfield Walter Clewell George Hartzell William Graver and Joseph Siebold. Interment was made in Moorestown.
The Nasareth Chamber of Commerce hosts its inaugural banquet May 16 at the Nasareth Inn. Secretary Herman Knapp of the Northeastern Division of the Pennsylvania Chamber will be guest speaker at the dinner marking the new group's first real gathering.
The Nasareth High School Girls' Glee Club under Miss Mabel Schuler performed the cantata Pan on a Summer's Day last Thursday evening. A sizable audience enjoyed the concert with intermission entertainment from G Whitfield Trein on the musical saw, Walter Kolb on violin, and the Boys Harmonica Club joining with several selections.
Jacob F Knecht of Nazareth has been elected to membership in the Selaes Musical Honor Society at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a junior in the College pre law track, active in the Glee Club and Phi Kappa Tau, and son of John J Knecht of W Centre street. He attended Nazareth High School where he debated played basketball and was business manager of the school annual.
Members of St. John's Lutheran Missionary Society attended a regional conference in Slatington at St. John's church last Thursday. Local attendees included Mrs. Fred Heckman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Eberts, Mrs. A. G. Schmidt, Miss Alice Schmidt, Miss Mary Kleppinger, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huth, Miss Clara Bauer, Mrs. Frank Dennis, Miss Amy Laub and Mrs. Achenbach. The day featured officer and committee reports and routine business.
Dr I M Wright head of Muhlenberg College education department will speak at the Nazareth P T A meeting in the High School auditorium this Thursday at 7 45 pm on The New School. Those who attended Wrights Muhlenberg Summer school classes know this topic is timely.
Members of Naszareth Temple No. 10, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, attended in a body the funeral of late member Mrs. Sarah Roth. A past templars staff performed the fraternal ceremony over the open stave.
Morris D A Prable local health officer submitted the following report against the number of quarantines placed to restrain communicable and contagious diseases during April. Scarlet fever 19 chicken pot 17 measles 11 whooping cough 3 and diphtheria 3, a total of 53.
Senior Luther League will meet Sunday evening May 12 to discuss appreciating parents as leaders. Alvin Itterly leads the program with a scripture reading by Mary Kleppinger and a prayer.
The Northampton County Legion sponsors a sightseeing pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery. Departure from Tamaqua at 2:00 PM on May 19 with stops along the Central Railroad of New Jersey to Hellertown and Washington, arriving about 9:30 AM. Return at 5:00 PM. Tickets $2.50 due by May 18 from the Northampton County Legion committee and include luncheon at the Metropolitan Hotel.
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