The Item Sales Campaign Boosts Nazareth Family Fair
The Item announces a six week Salesmanship drive offering a Plymouth four door sedan a Leonard refrigerator and a Spartan radio as grand prizes plus 20 percent cash commissions. Open to all Nazareth County residents, the plan promises benefits for participants and readers as a club conducts a major townwide promotional effort from May 22 to July 3 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesareth
U. A
R. F. Ziegler
W. F. Messinger
Morrow
Nazareth
Nazareth Item Salesmanship Club
South Main Street
Poconos
Plymouth
Leonard
Nazareth Merchants Meet at Inn to Set Hours
The Nazareth Merchants Committee of the Chamber calls a Nazareth Inn meeting for Nazareth merchants tomorrow night at 6:30 to set uniform opening and closing hours. Attendees will discuss June to August Wednesday afternoons, holiday hours, and displaying Old Glory on curbs and buildings. Vendors are urged to attend and notify secretary by phone 20. a luncheon charge applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Nazareth
Nazareth Inn
Chamber
Henry Schiegel
Merchants’ Committee
William Bennett
County Economic League
Frank H. Martin
U. & Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary Attend Moravian Church Service
The Sons of Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary will attend special church services at the local Moravian Church this Sunday evening in a body. A special sermon will be delivered by Rev. P. B. Meinert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary
P. 8. Meinert
Junior Civil Service Examiner Examination Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications by June 10, 1936 for the Junior Civil Service Examiner post with a 1620 dollar yearly salary after retirement deduction. Requirements include a four year college course with 116 semester hours, with options for senior students. Contact Marion M. Hangen in Nazareth for details. Mr and Mrs Ralston Bartholomew announce the birth of a baby boy born Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Marion M. Hangen
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Nazareth
Becks Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary in Easton
Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Beck of North Second Street Easton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is 79 and she 77. they were married in Philadelphia on May 17 1876. Family and friends from Easton Philadelphia and nearby towns joined them for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Beck
North Second Street
Easton
Beck
Spring Rally Day at Nazareth Evangelical Church
Nazareth Evangelical Church sets May 24 for Spring Rally. At 10 A M a combined service features messages from the pastor and wife plus choir and local talent. Evening 8 P M guest preacher Rev F F Feher of Hellertown will speak, with duets by him and his wife. Sunshine Quartette of Bethlehem to perform. Ev L C E rally at 7 15 P M with a special speaker expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth Evangelical Church
F. F. Feher
Hellertown
Sunshine Quartette
Bethlehem
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Kratz at Effort Home
On Sunday at Effort Mr. and Mrs. A B Kresge hosted a dinner for Mrs Annie M Kratz of Nazareth celebrating her 76th birthday. Attendees included multiple Kratz families from Blooming Glen Souderton and Nazareth, along with others from Philadelphia and Marion Kern. A E Frantz and wife are at Atlantic City for the Pennsylvania Bankers Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kresge
Effort
A. E. Frantz
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association
Nazareth High Names 1936 Honor Students and Valedictorian
Nazareth High School scheduled to graduate 81 seniors in June with Mildred McFall named valedictorian for the Class of 1936. McFall, daughter of Russell and Mrs McFall, led in academics and held roles in the Comet, Blue and White Standard, Glee Club, Dramatic and Forensic societies, and student government. Salutatorian Mabel Smith, a top commercial student, served as typist on the Comet and Blue and White Standard staffs. Frances Laubach, Elaine Miller and other honorees led in business, arts, athletics, and student activities across Nazareth and Bath communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth High School
Mildred McFall
Russell McFall
Nazareth
Plainfield Township
McFall
The
Comet
Mabel Smith
William Smith
Bath
Smith
Frances Laubach
Elwood J. Laubach
Elaine Miller
Harry E. Miller
Evergreen Street
Glee Club
Tenth Anniversary Music Program Honors Organist Choirmaster
At the vesper service Sunday evening May 24 at 7 30 oclock a service of music honors Organist Daniel Rohn and Choirmaster Charles Schnerr. Miss Lillian Carpenter will play organ numbers and contralto soloist Mrs Victor R Schmidt will sing. The Senior Choir directed by Schnerr will perform on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Rohn
Charles Schnerr
Lillian Carpenter
Institute of Musical Art
Julliard School of Music
New York City
Victor R. Schmidt
St. John's Lutheran Church
Allentown
Miss Carpenter
Bach
Brahms
Handel
Clokey
Jongen
Barnes
Saint-Saens
Bonnet
Guion
Liddie
Messiah
Schnerr
Notice bans explosives in borough until July Fourth
Burgess Hahn directs the local police to enforce a prohibition on discharging explosives within the Borough limits until July 4. The order emphasizes safety and local enforcement measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Hahn
Nazareth High School Annual The Comet available now
Nazareth High School invites readers to reserve this year’s annual The Comet. Editors urge those wanting a copy to call Janet Barie, editor in chief, to reserve a copy promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth High School
Mhis Janet Barie
Churchmen's League Fish Supper Planned for May 28
The Churchmen's League of St. John's Reformed Church will serve its annual fish supper at 6 30 p m on Thursday May 28 during their meeting. Rev Diehl and league members will travel to Bowers Beach on Tue and Wed to obtain the fish for the meal. The program will feature special items and guest speakers Rev A Welsh of Christ Reformed Bethlehem and Rev L C Gobrecht of Linfield Reformed Church.
American Legion Holds Meeting and Memorial Day Plans
Harold V. Knecht Post American Legion held a regular meeting with Commander Morrow, urging stronger cooperation for local safety efforts. George Hartzell reported good progress of the Legion boys ball club with about forty players under coach Pop Heath. Memorial Day parade routes include Circle to Morgian Cemetery with Sons of Veterans at Schoeneck and Greenwood cemeteries, then Legion services at Union and Catholic cemeteries. Large poppies by Mrs. Matthew Morrow will adorn veterans’ graves. Bugle corps practice tonight. Armistice Day chair Luther Clewell named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold V. Knecht Post American Legion
Morrow
Local Post
George Hartzell
The
Legion Boys Ball Club
Pop’ Heath
Circle
Main Street
Belvidere Street
Belvidere
Broad Street
Broad
Centre Street
Centre
Morgian
Sons of Veterans
Schoeneck
Greenwood Cemetery
Legion
Union
Matthew Morrow
Bugle Corp
Luther Clewell
Poe May Dates And Times For Community Meetings
A list of scheduled community meetings across multiple towns including Belfast Hecktown Moravian Church Nazareth Newton Bushkill Centre Moorestown Monroe County with specific May and June times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Hecktown
Moravian Church
Bchoeneck
Nazareth
Newton
Bushkill Centre
Moorestown
Monroe County
Sunday School and Reformed Services Guest List
Sunday School on Sunday at 9 A M followed by Reformed services at 10 oclock by Rev H Clauss. Mr. and Mrs Walter Kostenbadher and family of Cherry Hill spent Monday as guests of Mr and Mrs George Buskirk. Mary Werner of Allentown spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Werner and family. Mrs Ayrus Koehler was the guest of Mr and Mrs George Bensing. Miriam Meyers was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs George Mann es. Mr and Mrs Robert J Bartholemew of Philadelphia spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Ralston Bartholemew on South Broad street. Mr and Mrs Clayton Gold and daughter Millicent of North Whitfield street spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leon Heyer at Belfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clauss
Walter Kostenbadher
Cherry Hill
George Buskirk
Mary Werner
Allentown
John Werner
Ayrus Koehler
George Bensing
Miriam Meyers
George Mannes
Clayton Gold
Millicent
North Whitfield Street
Leon Heyer
Belfast
Local cement mills win national Safety Trophy in 1935
Three Nazareth area cement plants win the Portland Cement Association Safety Trophy for a year free of disabling accidents. Nazareth No. 4 of Pennsylvania Dixie, Nazareth of Lone Star, and Hercules plant of Hercules Cement Corp are honored alongside 40 other mills. Executives credit strict safety programs and management cooperation for the record. Loss-time accidents have dropped dramatically since 1924, with 43 plants reporting no accidents last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Portland Cement Association
Pennsylvania Dixe Cement Corp
Lone Star Cement Corp
Hercules
Hercules Cement Corp
Lone Star Mills
Penn
sylvania-Dixie
Nazareth Chamber President Receives Ten Gallon Hat
At a Nazareth Chamber of Commerce meeting President Kern was gifted a ten gallon hat by P. B. Trumbower. The gathering created a Nazareth's 200th Anniversary Committee to plan a pageant and events with future subcommittees and extensive preparations for parades services and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Nazareth Chamber of Commerce
Nazareth Building & Loan Association
Kern
P. 8. Trumbower
Trumbower
el Paso
Texas
William Bennett
E. C. Champion
William Henry
C. J. Knauss
F. H. Martin
Charles Shafer
Charles Shimer
F .H. Schmidt
H. P. Weisley
Robert Nolf
Henry Schlegel
Nazareth Terriers Sign Two New Pitchers
Nazareth Terriers add Richard Carter and Elmer Burkhart to the pitching staff while suspending Herb Hemmerly until he is fit for mound duty. Manager Wilson credits Carter’s past performance with Wentz Olney and notes Burkhart as a valuable asset. The team plans East Penn and Northampton County League games this weekend amid continued coaching and relief pitching from Steve Finta and injuries to Eckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth Athletic Club
Herb” Hemmerly
Terriers
Jimmy Wilson
Richard
Dick" Carter
Wilson
Phillies
Hazelton
Nazareth ‘Terriers
Wentz Olney
Philadelphia
Nazareth
Elmer Burkhart
Easton
Hemmerly
Steve Finta
Leh
Nazareth High
Joe Coyle
Eckley
Heath
Weston Club
Slatington
Schimdt Field
Dick Carter
The
Nazareth Junior Senior Prom a Colorful Night
Nazareth High School hosted the Class of 1937 prom on Friday May 15 in the gym. Soft lighting and pastel streamers with a top hats and music notes motif transformed the space. Emma Yukna led decorating, with a strong junior committee and an entertainment crew delivering music by the Sirens and various games and indoor quests. Refreshments were served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth High School
Emma Yukna
Wanita Berneker
Mae Michael
Dorothy Grubb
Eva Lakey
Grace Bittenbender
Pauline Rotzell
Brinton Searles
Tony Klusko
Sirens
Pearl Arndt
Principal's April Report ShowsAttendance and Deductions
April district attendance reached 96 percent on 156 school days, term to date 95 percent with an average daily attendance of 1290. Absences included several teachers with substitutes. deductions totaled 19.64 while substitutes were paid 53.00. Fire drills occurred. six pupils lost 12% days to accidents. Medical inspector Dr Praunfelder logged 31% hours for inspections and exams. Grim conducted five home visits and escorted pupils to doctors, dentists, and clinics, with four treatments for minor ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleckner
Charles Frack
Etschman
Amy Knauss
William Williams
Clarence Roeder
Bahnsen
Miss Sloat
Mr. Day
Praunfelder
Neves
Apel
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Liberal Commission
Lindberg
T. B. Brown
Angeles
California
Jackson
Pensacola
United States
Senate
John
Baltimore
Washington
A. V
Auxiliary
Ralston Bartholomew
South Broad Street
Mildred Mofall
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Churchmen’s League
St. John’s Reformed Church
American Legion
Poe
Robert J. Bartholomew
Art
Nazareth “Terriers
Jimmy” Wilson
N.Y.A. Plan
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