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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
6
Pastors from the town and suburbs reported on the state of their denominations noting activities, numbers, and upcoming gatherings. The bulletin highlights local church events, interchurch cooperation, and community outreach efforts across the region.
Moravian Church led by Rev Paul Meinert observes Ascension Day with a 9:00 prayer meeting 9:30 Bible school and 10:30 worship and litany on Right Concepts. An ordination for Rev Frederick Wolff to Presby ter of Moravian Church by Bishop Hamilton follows at 7:30. Wolff to serve in Bruederheim Canada. Various church activities, meetings, and services listed for St John’s Reformed, United Brethren, Baman Evangelical, St John's Lutheran, Schoeneck Moravian with sermons by Rev James F. Gross and Rev Harry J. Tredahl.
William F. Kratzer age 68 died Friday at Northampton county home after admittance from Bethlehem on April 6 1928 a bricklayer with no known relatives buried in Fairview cemetery Bethlehem Franklin Jacob Silfies five months died Thursday night measles survived by parents and two brothers private funeral held Sunday at 2 pm from the Green Street Bath home conducted by Rev W A Helffrich.
Minnetonka tribe held a members party Tuesday evening with prize winners Victor Stark M Bucc hi A R Meyers Fred Kern and Howard Kratzer. The County Taxpayers League unit met Monday at Eagle Hall with Charles Nicholas presiding. Routine business passed and reports on four of five bills sponsored by leagues await the governor's signature.
Penn State spring sports near season end with two of five varsity squads finished. Track and lacrosse wrapped regulation play last week and will still compete at Harvard. Baseball has two home games this week against Dickinson.
In a discussion with Pharisees and Sadducees, Jesus avoids a binary reply on taxes and ties allegiance to Caesar with fidelity to God. He clarifies the afterlife, stating the living commune with God rather than earthbound marriage, and defines the two great commandments: love God fully and love neighbors as oneself. The scribe agrees, hinted as not far from the Kingdom.
Wednesday reveals Bethlehem and West Point trips for tennis against Lehigh and Army. Golfers travel to Ithaca for a match with Cornell. Freshman baseball also goes on the road against Wyoming Seminary Kingston.
Tom Harper halfback on the Penn State football team was chosen president of the Pennsylvania State College student athlete association for the coming year after spring elections. Harper, now in Pittsburgh and a former New Castle High School and Kiski Prep student, led amid a two-ballot vote. William G. Van Keuren of Watertown Massachusetts, a track man, was elected secretary.
Charles H Nicholas was appointed county assessor in First ward Nazareth to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George Beitel. The appointment was made by the county commissioners.
Selecting buds on the windward side at the lowest desired limb height, then 8 to 12 inches above and a third of the way around the trunk, continuing upward to the top. After marking the buds the tree is cut off a few inches from the top to complete the pruning.
A flood of friendships fills the week with visits from Mr and Mrs Anton Silvius and others to Miltenberger and Dankel families. Moulton Henninger Fullerton is named organist at Emmanuel church. A garden note describes selective budding to strengthen trees versus the traditional heading method. A farm house fire destroys Charles Muffley’s residence. infant daughter of Roy Hoch dies and is buried at Emmanuel cemetery.
Bill Jeffrey, Penn State varsity soccer coach, invited to select and coach a U S college stars team to play a Bermuda all star team in a three game series during the Christmas vacation, following a challenge from the Football Association of Bermuda. Jeffrey has led Penn State to league championships in previous seasons.
Economist M W Cassmore argues that blending alcohol with gasoline ignores retail price realities. He estimates retail gasoline cost plus taxes at 18.43 cents per gallon, while alcohol blends would raise motor fuel bills by hundreds of millions, risking higher corn and hog prices and a net national loss.
Sunday school on Sunday at 9 A M Lutheran church services at 10 oclock by Rev A Appel. Star Grange will give an entertainment on Saturday evening May 21. Mr and Mrs Frank Yob and son of Cherry Hill were visitors of Mr and Mrs Charles Andrews. Mr and Mrs Henry of Snark spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Buskirk and family.
The Girls Glee Club and 5th and 6th grade pupils present the operetta Aunt Drusilla's Garden at 7 pm Tuesday May 23 in the school building. Cast includes Aunt Drusilla Rogers Cula Broda Aunt Prudence Rogers Evelyn Smith Nelda Alvernia Podger and many others with Mrs Clara Uhler Directress and accompanist. Community notices follow with visits and socials among local families.
A community concert features Bells of St Mary's and vocal solos Dear Little Mother with Silver Hair and What a Friend we have in Jesus. Instrumental items include The Old Rugged Cross on tuba, Loves Old Sweet Song on piano, Home Sweet Home arranged for two pianos, Flower Song on flute, and In the Sweet Eye and Bye piano solo. Benediction closes the program.
A Bath area update notes Mauser and Cressman rebuilding a coal trestle with a past fatal accident 35 years ago when Peter Snyder was killed. Delegates from Bath District Sunday schools attended the county convention at Howertown. James K. Worman and family attended Wm. G. Gordon’s funeral in Slatington. Local residents and visitors shared a weekend in Bath. May 24 is set for Bath Public Schools May Day on Sencenbach’s Lawn at 7:00 pm followed by an art exhibit in the High School. Bath Sunday School contributed $103.12 to county and state work, with Easton and Nazareth districts higher due to larger strength.
Manequesy Lodge No. 413 F. and A. M. held its monthly gathering with a special feature the hanging of a George Washington portrait titled Masters Regalia. The event drew several out-of-town visitors and concluded with refreshments and cards.
Members of St. John's Lutheran Church attended the Luther League Banquet of the Lehigh Valley at the Americus Hotel Allentown. Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Kerstetter, Helen Shiffer, Helen Abel, Katherine Scholl, Ralph Hartzell, Myrtie Miltenberger, Nettie Edelman, Harold Shiffer, M. Rae Moser, Rebecca Abel were listed as attendees.
The Reform Church Men's League held its monthly gathering in the church assembly room on Monday evening. J H Sencenbach chaired the program committee and the feature presentation was The Work of A Consistory. Special music and refreshments followed a reception to new members.
Mrs Wm F Houser of Penn street observed her birthday with a chicken dinner served to relatives and friends. Present were Mr and Mrs Raymond Houser and daughter Marjorie Miss Leila Houser Melvin Houser Miss Miriam Walsh and Warren Knecht from Nazareth.
The engagement of their daughter Miss Leila Houser to Warren Knecht was announced by Mr and Mrs Wm F Houser of Pennstreet Bath. Miss Houser, a Bethlehem Business College graduate, works for Paramount Business Service of Allentown. Knecht, also a Bethlehem Business College graduate, is employed by Keystone Cement Co in Bath and participates in Nazareth musical groups including the Moravian Trombone Choir. No wedding date has been set.
A large audience attended both morning and evening services at Christ Reformed Church for Mothers Day. Rev Reginald H Helffrich of Butler Pa preached on Is the American Home Safe, highlighting family reunions at the Manse with children and grandchildren home for the occasion. A duet in the anthem The Lord is My Rock and my Salvation was performed by Rev Helffrich and his son.
Senior choir participated and flowers were laid on the altar in memory of Mrs. Emma Miller by her daughter. Mrs. Miller passed away five years ago this week in a touching remembrance.
Mother's Day services at St. John's Lutheran Church featured Rev. R. L. Kerstetter, organist Mrs. Frank Harding, and junior and senior choirs with pieces by Scotson Clarr and Holton. Luther League speaker Wilson Hartzell addressed "Mother's Day" and the sermon at vesper focused on "Life's Discipline" with Miss Myrtie Miltenberger at the organ. Ladies Aid meets Monday in the S. & Room. choir rehearsal moved to Thursday at 7:15 and 9, with tentative times.
Belfast notes a Sunday School session at 9 30 A M and a class meeting at 7 30 P M in the Reformed church. Mr and Mrs Robert Osman of Allentown visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Bap on Sunday.
SCHOENECK observed Mother's Day in Sunday school with recitations by Virginia Clewell Pearl Butz Franklin Morris Ruth Beil Clifford Butz Margaret Schaefer Clara Marsh and Arlene Morris. The Junior choir performed My Mother's Bible and Whitfield Trein played Have Thine Own Way Lord on the musical saw. An instrumental trio selections by the Sunday school orchestra and songs by Beginners and Primary Departments followed. Mrs Oscar King received a New Testament as the youngest mother present. bouquet given to Mrs Tilghman Clewell by granddaughter Vera Clewell as eldest mother. Lillies of the Valley adorned attendees. A printed leaflet of hymns and readings was used in morning service led by the pastor with Miss Catherine Beitel as reader. Mrs F P Schramm gave the address. The choir sang Memories of Mothers and a baritone solo Little Mother O Mine.
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