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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
3
The administration views silver as crucial to global economic stability. It is to be a featured topic at forthcoming conferences and its restoration could empower billions in buying power, aiding recovery for farmers and factories alike.
The piece argues railroads accept all freight while trucks choose. It notes higher long distance truck costs after taxes are removed, and trucks cutting rates on profitable freight. It warns trucks would abandon low bulk rates, risking future national shipments of wheat, cotton, machinery, mine products, lumber and other heavy freight.
Henry H. Putnam of John Hancock Co. in Boston argues life insurance remains strong amid crisis. He notes future payments to policyholders may rival last year, urges no boasting, promotes keeping reserves within insurers, and warns against dipping into cash value unless genuinely needed.
The piece outlines liberal, conservative, and middle-ground schools forming the political landscape. It argues the tripartite system keeps balance, prevents monotony, and guides citizens toward informed action. It emphasizes duty, participation, and collective effort to pursue the common good.
The Century of Progress Exposition opens June 1 and is expected to draw forty million visitors, roughly double the 1893 Chicago World Fair. Increased travel, lower mood, and economic hope fuel belief the fair will restart prosperity, help merchants, and give Chicago a fresh economic start.
A dated motto urging domestic economic focus argues that acting for home needs in the near term will dictate broader national progress through the remainder of the century. The phrase reflects a policy stance prioritizing internal production and consumption to shape long term outcomes.
The Senior Luther League of the Lutheran church met with Evelyn Christman in charge. Mrs. Chester K. Willard led the topic Mothers Day after a brief business session. Members Lizzie Alte mose Ella Hay Mrs Walter Bender Edgar Fleischman Marie Young Dorothy Swartwood Rev H C Snyder Mary Repsher Irene Savitz and Janet Rinker reviewed reports on the Allen town district Luther Leagues banquet and meeting held in Allentown last week.
Whitield council 183 Daughters of America met in Eagle Hall Tuesday evening with Councilor Mary Fogel presiding. Leda Oswald Mary Smith and Hilda Hentz listed as sick. Drill rehearsal followed routine business. Mrs Carrie Barrall installed as inside sentinel in a formal ceremony. Routine business followed.
Camp 315 P. O. of A. convened Friday evening with president Carrie Holland presiding. After the business session an old fashioned dance followed. Refreshments were served by committee members Katie Weaver Emma Johnson Mabel Rissmiller Evelyn Frantz Anna Kratz Mamie Edelman Stella Dech and Kathryn Johnson.
Flora Miltenberger Allen township William G Kern Bath Jennie L Mertz Bushkill township John Miller Robert T Sobers East Allen township H R Ramsey Forks township Wilson Buss Harry Drake Jacob Serfass Laura Wirebach Clarence Ziegler Nazareth Ray Williamson Plainfield township Helen S Lehr Stockertown Diana Rothrock Paul Burley Tatamy participate as jurors in the civil court now in session at the county courthouse Easton.
Economist Fred Vaile argues that increased regulation and social obligations require new tax policies. He contends tax reform must secure revenue with low costs, limit evasion, and avoid discriminating against any class while minimizing business disruption and the burden on individuals. He notes the public seeks progress amid Technocracy interest and recent shifts in income and taxation.
The piece argues the Constitution remains flexible and that President Roosevelt, though powerful, acts with broad public backing. It defends executive action as compatible with tradition and warns against fearing constitutional overreach if public sentiment supports the President. It concludes the document should not hinder actions for the common welfare.
The writer jokes about New Year resolutions and the idea of non intoxicating beer only if you have not drunk any. The piece shifts to praising Nazareth and the spirit of community, noting that sweeping the hall after a concert shows true patriotism more than merely boosting the town during band performances.
The regular Elizbeth File of Rebekah lodge session adjourned in the Odd Fellow Hall with noble grand Mary Fritchman presiding. A brief business session followed by a successful card party was held under a committee led by Mrs. Lucy Kline, Mrs. Lena Hagenbuch, Mrs. Bertha Reph, Mrs. Elsie Smith, Mrs. Jaine Weaver and Mrs. Mary Knecht.
The Zhonta camp fire girls under Mrs Ruth A Roeder hosted a Mother Daughter banquet at the Reformed church social rooms. A roast beef dinner was prepared by Anita Knecht Alfreida Neuner and Marion Flick. Marion Flick presided as toast mistress with a varied program including piano and vocal duets a recitation and a clarinet solo. Attendees included Althea Ruhf Mrs Ruhf Pearl Arndt Mrs Leon Arndt Bernice Valeria Arndt and many others.
Troop 1 girl scouts met in the Moravian church on Friday evening with Misses Mary Wunderly and Kathryn Rohn in charge. Emma Smith was invested with the tenderfoot rank. The group discussed fire prevention tests for second class and tender foot requirements. Funds are being raised to send every girl to camp this summer with contributions from Mrs. P. S. Trumbower and several local donors.
Special service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on May 21 honors Prof. Isaac H Bartholomew organist and choir director entering his 31st year. Dr George Seltzer of Hartford will give the address Dr Harold Marks Muhlenberg College will guest organist Miss Louise Levering Moravian College vocal head will be soloist. Public invited.
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