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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
3
Report discusses a dime chain letter scheme spreading via five friends to five more, potentially reaching thousands. Authorities warn the activity could be a fraud and examine legal actions and test cases to curb the scam.
The piece argues for orderly house cleaning in government through the ballot. It contrasts choosing a new representative with keeping the same one and urges unity among common people to elevate citizenship. It warns opposition can split the public and reduce the chance to reform.
The State Historical Society enhances public knowledge of local pioneer and state history. Understanding our own state's past reveals universal human struggles and contributions. Teachers and educators are aligning education with students lived experience and civic life.
President Roosevelt pushes a 200 million emergency program to eliminate grade crossings by July 1936. He cites Maryland bus tragedy and argues rapid federal funding to states with suitable facilities will boost employment and safety while enabling broader future nationwide work.
The piece argues real prosperity begins with farming as the majority rely on agriculture. It notes low job prospects push people back to farms and that a thriving agricultural sector benefits all business. Citizens support movements to raise farmers’ social and economic status, including farm cooperatives.
Nazareth High edged Hellertown in a tense contest with a late rally. The game featured key plays from Nazareth stars and a dramatic finish that secured the victory for the Nazareth squad.
Wind Gap defeats Trump A C in a detailed game report noting key players and score progression. The account mentions Ward Gap and Purttae in a early lead and references multiple local players with varied performance moments.
The article recalls the 1863 Chickamauga clash where Rosecrans retreated to Chattanooga as Thomas held the line amid reinforcements. It notes Confederate assaults on the Chickamauga Creek and the broader September 20 actions. It then shifts to the July 22 1864 Atlanta fight under Sherman, detailing Hood’s defiance, McPherson’s attack and loss of batteries, and the fall of Atlanta with Hood retreating to entrenched lines.
The piece describes the Confederacy flag with three horizontal bars red white red and a blue union with seven white stars in a circle. It notes alternate names for the banner and mentions the Southern Cross variant with a blue St Andrew's cross on red background bearing stars. It also states only eleven states voted to secede.
Belfast defeats Penn Allen 11 to 1 behind strong base hitting by Weer Chisesy and Wermer and key contributions from McGregor Calverta and Harding. Pitching by Tear secures the win as Belfast builds early lead and never relents.
Nazareth defeats Amicus 8 6 and then tops Easton 9 5 as Heath leads with strong hitting. The Nazareth club climbs to second place tied with Allentown, while Joe Bird's Mar tin's Creek sits atop the standings with two wins.
The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne highlights a sunrise memorial on November 11 with a shaft of sunlight entering the roof to illuminate a roughhewn rock at 11 a.m. Melbourne time. The feature marks the war dead with a precise annual light alignment.
The United States government erected a monument to the memory of 3384 Confederate soldiers and sailors who died while prisoners of war at Point Lookout Maryland. An unknown number of the unidentified dead are buried here and others were shipped to their home states after the Civil War. The monument sits about four miles from Point Lookout among evergreens overlooking the St. Marys River.
The Annual Mother's Day program by the American Legion Auxiliary drew 62 attendees including 20 War Mothers. President Elizabeth Butz led, with Ellen Weaver reporting on the Ilium and Egg supper and Miss Mabel E. delivering the secretary's report.
The Milk Control Board gains power to penalize producers and dealers for noncompliance. Dealers may post personal bonds for licenses unless failing to pay producers in full. The board controls cooperative milk sale prices and can audit cooperative books to enforce the act. Governor Earle appoints Paul O. Sunday and others to the new Milk Control Board as the terms of the old board expire.
Nazareth High School defeated South Whitehall 8 to 0 on Friday as Steve Finta earned another win. Ray Douglas provided offense with three hits and strong defense in center field. Nazareth piled on seven runs in the second inning, then eased their pitching with Glen Young finishing the game.
In an Easton Sunday clash at Keller's Field the Richmond AC edged Stockertown 13 to 12 in ten innings. Hess and Stahl held Stockertown to 14 hits while Campbell and Deichman allowed Richmond 19. Hartman robbed a sure homer in the fourth as Stockertown drops to last. next Sunday they face West Bangor.
In Pennsylvania Cumberland county and Butler county officials reported Charles T Carpenter refused reappointment to a consumer board seat to allow the Governor to appoint a representative. His successor had not been named at press time.
War veterans from World War Spanish American War Philippine Insurrection and Boxer Rebellion are invited to enroll in the Veterans Contingent CCC from June 15 to August 31 1935. Eligible men must be physically able to perform manual labor in a 200 man camp and commit to six months. Benefits include meals clothing shelter and a minimum $30 monthly cash allowance with most of it allotted to dependents. Apply to the Manager Veterans Admiration Custom House Second and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia Pa for an application and details.
Nazareth High School girls are invited to Cedar Crest College for the third annual High School Day on Saturday May 18 from 1 30 to 5 p m on the Allentown campus. A student committee headed by Arlene Prentice of Northampton will guide groups through chemistry cosmetics, outdoor theatre dancing, student made gowns, secretarial machines, and exhibits in badminton archery tenniquoit and deck tennis. Friends of the Reformed church are also invited.
Mrs. Robert Hickey of Roseville California says her doctor recommended Kruschen Salts and she shed 17 pounds in six weeks. She ignored critics and followed the plan taking a half teaspoon in hot water every morning. the four week cast was a trifling expense.
A social gathering was held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Kortz to honor Miss Mary Schlegel daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Schlegel prior to her departure for Nicaragua to work at the Moravian Mission Hospital. Attendees included Miss Kathryn Rohn and others from Harrisburg Bethlehem town and relatives Werner and Samuel Marx Ed win Kortz and Rev Conrad Shimer on leave from Nicaragua.
Nazareth Parent-Teacher association read the treasurer and secretary reports and agreed to a summer round up for school children. Charles Barie chairs the committee and the tennis courts will again be run by the boy scouts. The Whitfield building teachers arranged the musical program with Kathryn Schmickley in charge.
The board received bids for a fence around the High School athletic field from several firms including Nazareth Hardware and Bethlehem Fence Works. April receipts were 8240.54 and expenditures 10975.43 leaving a May 1 balance of 34503.15 with fund balance at 25472.82. The tax collector reported April collections of 5914.34 and 875.24 in bills approved for payment. Coal bids for the next term were also submitted by Nazareth Coal & Lumber and others with prices listed for Buckwheat Rice and Barley.
Quotations for Buckwheat Rice and Barley per ton from Pleas Coal Supply and The Trumbower Co. awarded to Nazareth Coal & Lumber. F. Kern elected Treasurer and Dr J A Kraunfelder re elected Health Inspector. Irene Hess chosen to teach primary grades for 1935-1936. Budget of 122432.00 adopted and the tax rate fixed at 18 mills on property and 3.00 per capita.
Nazareth box factory gutted by flames after an afternoon blaze. Firemen kept nearby houses safe and stayed through the night to prevent reignition. Owner F D Wood rushed back from Ocean City. origin of fire undetermined. plant to be rebuilt. temporary roof repairs to resume some operations in about ten days. Strong drink remark preceded by no apparent relevance.
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