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Nazareth Item

Location

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1932

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Joint Dinner Meet Features Lafayette Professor Speaker

A joint dinner of the Rotary and Lions clubs drew about one hundred men with Prof R B Miller of Lafayette College as guest speaker. He discussed economic conditions and proposed solutions to depression, including army employment, lending to farmers and banks, and devaluation of gold standards. Next week Rotarians will mark their sixth anniversary with Charles Puff of Philadelphia as guest speaker.

R. B. Miller Department of Economics Lafayette College England Charles Puff Philadelphia

Washington Circus and Hoover Era Public Pressure

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss President Hoover and public scrutiny during and after the war era. The text references rising worries about duties, aging, and the volatile nature of popularity, noting shifts over several years and changes in public perception.

Hoover Prieg Vnc

Physical Education Demonstration at Local Schools

A day evening physical education demonstration was held in the local high school auditorium under Miss Elmira Ott and staff. Pupils from multiple grades performed dances songs games tumbling and stunts with many acts including a pirate dance and a wand drill, drawing a full house with some attendees turned away. All participants were praised for creditable performances and the program deemed a marked success.

Quiltorium Elmira Ott Andrew

Club Most Affair at YMCA Luncheon Programs and Winners

The Club Most Affair held an all day event at the YMCA dining room with a four o'clock luncheon. Mrs. A G Ackerman led hospitality and many women from Bangor Easton Allentown and Catasauqua attended. Elizabeth Wysor read excerpts and Cedar Crest alum Gower presented readings. A bedspread raffle raised funds as Hawk won top ticket sales.

Y.M.C.A A. Gairman Stout Bangor Barnako Easton Allentown Catasauqua Ithe Elizabeth Wysor Easts Julia Art New York City Cedar Crest Town Gower Hawk

Weddings Bring Couples Together in Nazareth Bath and Souderton

News items report Miss Angelina Male of Nazareth and Harry F. Hahn wed by Rev. Dr. C A Butz at his Bethlehem home. Blanche Kline and Paul K Fisher married in Philadelphia May 11. Dorothy Frey and Kenneth Elckoff wed in Bath with a Bath contingent, honeymooning in Port Clinton Ohio.

Angelina Male Nazareth Harry F. Hahn High Street Bethlehem C. A. Butz Montrose Avenue Kathryn Male Bath George Silfies Kline — Fisher Charles Kline Miss Blanche Kline Paul K. Fisher Souderton Philadelphia Miss Kline Allentown Mr. Fisher Main Street St. John's Ev Lutheran Church Dorothy Mary Frey Joseph F. Frey Kenneth Elckoff George Elckoff Ralph L. Kerstetter Viginia Frey Ervin Werkheiser Ashford Shubert Lohengrin Mendelssohn Port Clinton Ohio Leonard Jones Mrs. Bickoff Odenwelder Northampton Street

Bake Sale by Ladies Aid Society at Seyfrieds Market

The Ladies Aid Society of Human Evangelical church will hold a bake sale at Seyfrieds Market next Saturday May 21 starting at 10 a.m. The sale offers home baked bread pies and cakes.

Ladies Aid Society of Human Evangelical Church Seyfrieds

Lutheran Men In Meeting at St John’s Church Dinner

219 members and guests attended a Lutheran Men meeting at St. John’s Luth eran church. Frank Schmidt presided. Rev H C Snyder gave the invocation and the Sunday school orchestra led group singing. Dr Charles Bowman of Muhlenberg College spoke on Lutheran men’s role and a Lutheran Brotherhood was organized with a seventeen member committee.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Frank Schmidt H. C. Snyder Charles Schnerr James Fetheroll Ralph Fry Charles Bowman Muhlenberg College Allentown H.C. Snyder Bowman Guy Camp Walter Frantz Russell Hangen Edwin Heiney Madison Holland William Kleppinger Floyd Kauffman Herman Laudenbach W. J. Palmer Merritt Snyder Raymond Anangst Chester Williard Frank Young Raymond Christman Howard Kessler Earl Rinker F. H Schmidt

Lehigh Valley ACS May Meeting at Lehigh University

The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society holds its May meeting at Lehigh University on Friday May 20 at 8 00 pm in the Chandler Laboratory. Dr Harold DeWitt Smith of A M Tenney Associates will discuss The Anatomy of Rayon and a pre dinner talk by Arthur L Smith of Lehigh University will cover Why Have Gray Hair.

Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society William H. Chandler Arthur L. Smith Lehigh University

Migratory Children and Pennsylvania School Law

Harrisburg details the 1931 acts defining migratory children as pupils temporarily domiciled in a district for seasonal work. It requires migratory children ages eight to sixteen to attend school and bans employing migratory children under 16 if home state law requires school attendance. It also requires school certificates for such employment.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania General Assembly

Thieves Visit Garage At Nazareth Farm

A garage on the Martin Lapp farm Nazareth R D 1 was entered and tools valued at 875 dollars were stolen. The report was filed with the county detective's office.

Martin Lapp Nazareth Huth

Deep Sea Fishermen Plan Dinner with Reformed Churchmen

A group led by H. P. Weisley and Harry Drake fished Tuesday at Morris Beach New Jersey and Delaware Bay with plans to provide enough fish for a church dinner meeting of the Reformed Churchmen's League in the social rooms.

H. P. Weisley Harry Drake

Parent Teacher Association Elects New Officers

The May PTA meeting in the High School elected officers for the coming year. New posts go to Mrs. Charles K. Shafer as president Donald Detweler as vice president Mrs. Harry Worman as treasurer and Mrs. Ralph Fry as secretary.

Parent- Teacher Association H. P. Weisley Charles K. Shafer Donald Detweler Harry Worman Ralph Fry Carrie Riddle Easton Northampton County Miss Riddle F. A. Marcks Lehigh Valley Child Helping Bethlehem

Tatamy Couple Observes Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles A Boyer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Tatamy home. Married May 5 1882 in Farmington they began life in Trexlertown and later moved to Tatamy. They have three children and many friends gathered for the celebration.

Charles A. Boyer Tatamy Charles Boyer Emma Fritch Farmington David Walbert D. K. Humbert Ella Bennett Mertztown Trousseau Trexlertown Boyer Henry Stittler Messinger Manufacturing Company Hattie Happel Warren Boyer Nazareth F. R. Shafer Alice [Gumbert Edward Weinland Mahlon Tonio Blank James Shelda Richard Bert Davis Delaine Bert Sylvester Fritch Frank Begel Jeanette Louise Lehighton William Bennett Louisa Eberts Stanley Coffin Ruth Macada Esther Trexler Wescoesville Kenneth Hayde

Rally Day at Haman Evangelical Church

Rally Day at Haman Evangelical Church will be held next Sunday at 10 a.m. in the church and Sunday school in joint session with special features for the occasion. At 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Richline Harris will speak on The Signs of the Times and Lewis Rosenberger will sing three selections. At 7:30 p.m. Rev. J. E. Heberling will preach and the Wesley male chorus of 30 voices will provide music.

Haman Evangelical Church Richline Harris Lewis Rosenberger J. E. Heberling Pen Argyl Wesley

Nazareth High presents Bits O Blarney operetta

A large audience attended the Nazareth High School two act operetta Bits O Blarney presented by the combined Glee Clubs. Peggy and Patrick form a jealous, mistaken identity plot with costumes and disguises. The cast includes Margaret Seyfried, Marlon Kern, Harold Snyder, and others. Mae Weisley directed. Miss Clute and Donald Detweiler staged scenery. a 54 member chorus and 30 member orchestra supported performance.

Nazareth High School Otis Carrington Peggy Patrick Mike O'Noole Mike Margaret Seyfried Marlon Kern Mike O'Noale Harold Snyder Herbert Haas Margaret Saeger Maybelle Happel Martha Simmons Mae Weisley Jean Clute Donald Detweiler Orthea Heyer Grace Breinig Raymond Uhler Arnold Bath Harold Kratz Nelson Braemer Vincent Keller Betty Barie

Ex Sheriff and Bondsman Sued in Northampton County

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ex rel William J Hoppel executor and Aggie E Hoppel executrix sue former Northampton County sheriff John J Snyder and his bondsman American Surety Company over $1550 from Hoppel v Sulkin. Plaintiffs allege funds entrusted to the sheriff's office were fraudulently diverted for Snyder's use.

Northampton County John J. Snyder Williams Township American Surety Company New York City Commonwealth of Pennsylvania William J. Hoppel Aggie E. Hoppel Joseph Hoppel Hoppel Sulkin

Rod and Gun Club hosts fishing contest updates

The Rod and Gun Club met Monday evening with vice president John Knecht presiding. Three entries were reported in the current fishing contest including trout by Mrs. F P Rohn Floyd Kauffman and Henry Garr. Entries may still be made with committee members F Kauffman Don Detweiler and Clayton Vogel.

John Knecht F. P. Rohn Floyd Kauffman Henry Garr F. Kauffman Don Detweiler Clayton Vogel

Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Band Shell Set for May 28

The local Chamber of Commerce directors met at the Y M C A with P B Trumbower presiding. H O Simons reported near completion of the Eagle Hall band shell and plans for painting lighting and seating for a May 28 dedication. The shell, named the Community Band Shell, will host a public concert and brief addresses and be available for use by local groups.

C. of C Band Shell Chamber of Commerce Trumbower H. O. Simons C. J. Knauss Henry Schlegel Edmund Champion Harry Freeman Andrew Kern Joseph Fulmer Frank H. Martiin R. B. Fortun William Henry Eagle Hall F. H. Martin E. C. Champion Te Chamber of Commerce William Mertz

Auxiliary Banquet Honors Mothers and Veterans Aid

More than 75 auxiliary members and guests gathered for the Harold V. Knecht Post 415 American Legion auxiliary banquet. The event included a business session led by Mrs. Steward Eyer, reports from the Lehighton Four County Auxiliary Council, and a memorial day invitation from the Sons of Veterans Camp. The local group plans to distribute 1500 poppies on May 28 for veterans hospital care, plus an Allentown radio segment on May 26 about Poppies. The evening featured entertainment, a Motherhood address by Rev. H. C. Snyder, sketches, duets by Mrs. Heyer and Mrs. Happel, and flowers for the oldest attendee Mrs. Henrietta Abel.

Harold V. Knecht American Legion of Town Steward Eyer Lehighton Alma Walters Sons of Veterans Camp Meaney Allentown H. C. Snyder Hazel Itterly Clara Andrews Agnes Keene Tillie George Cora Prey Sadie Poltz Jennie Silvers Carrie Hagenbuch Maizie Keehler Carrie Nagle Helen Simona Wilmer Heyer W. J. Happel Lorraine Eyer Rev New York City Virginia Wolfe Miriam Anangst Henrietta Abel Stewart Eyer

Town Council Adopts Paving Bid For Main Street Resurfacing

An adjourned Town Council meeting on May 10 1932 approved the resurfacing contract for East Side of Main Street between Easton Road and Park Street. Howard S. Shafer awarded at 69 cents per square yard with Burodite material, five year guarantee, 100 percent bond, local labor from delinquent taxpayers list.

Messrs Kern Lindenmeyer Mertz Schaeffer Keim Worman Altemps Hartzell Seyfried Main Street Easton Road Park Street Messrs. Hausman H. S. Shafer Mr. Brown Burodite Paving Company Messrs. Mertz South and Park St Howard S. Shafer Lindenmeyer and Kern

Principal's Report Highlights Attendance and Activities

Principal reports 1123 students with 105 in senior high and 288 in junior high. Monthly attendance 95 percent and term-to-date 95. An accident cost 15 days for a torn ligament from after school ball play. Fire drills held at Fairview April 8 Whitfield April 18 and High School April 21. Substitutes taught 9 days at $46 district cost. Treasurer notes March April receipts 3.85 expenses 8.03 balance due 4.18. Industrial Arts fund totals 303.82. High School funds total 2028.52 with major deposits from Athletic Association 437.73 Comet 782.26 Library 245.72. Baseball season: two home games played, net from Bangor game 23.20.

Industrial Arts Department The Athletic Association Comet Library Bangor

Profit Poor When Permit Was Lifted

Harrisburg report shows a Department of Revenue check on motor vehicle inspection stations. A patrolman reinspected a station whose appointment had been suspended for violation of the law. After inspection the officer asked if the owner had profited by suspension, and the owner replied that he did not profit and had lost business.

Harrisburg Department of Revenue

Bake sale at Moravian Church in Mama reth Saturday

A bake sale by the Sisters of Schoeneck Moravian Church will be held in the Commolly Building at 60 So Main Street Mama reth on Saturday May 21 starting at 11 00 a m. Come early for Sunday pastry supplies and enjoy items like candy and treats.

Sania Commolly Main Street Mamareth

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Llege Han and Lions Club William Ganogil Wilhelm Knecht Trein Marcks Hington Circus Spinton Iysical Educaton Bt Club Ponce Weppines C. Snyder South Lenning Coal City Dorothy Serfoss IB. Ackerman Mt. Beththryn Male — Hahn Bickoff — Frey Bake Sale L. V Amer. Chemical Societs Deep Sea Albert T. Reid Parent - Teacher Association Elects Heberling Carter Junior Republic Marjorie Batchelor Palmerton Twitmeyer Win Boyer Sol, Boyer Willard Boyer Maxatawny Floyd Fritch Samuel Caccardi Ira Bankes Oliver Fritch Hersch Jean Kermit Robert Raymond Haggerty Raymond W. Joseph Happel William Himler Edwart Smart Corna Stoffler Cathrine Messinger Henry Woodring Ferman Engler Stockertown William Albert Homer Albert William Happel Francis Messinger V. D. Bauers Snyder ROD and Gun Club Highway Committee West Prospect Street Messrs. Schaeffer William M. Kiefer South Main Street Peppell Worman and Altemps Clarence P. Fehnel Emma Ruloff Fairview Whitfield High School
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