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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
1
The Twenty Minute Society of the Moravian church will meet Thursday at 7 30 in the church social room. Mrs F R Schramm, a missionary's wife with years in Nicaragua, will be the speaker. All are urged to attend.
E. Wagner of 66 South Maintreet Nagareth paid a $750 fine in Squire Fry's office for parking more than two hours after midnight on Mauch Chunk street. Charges were brought by Officer Charles Stuber of the local police force.
Nazareth Board of Education met at Nazareth High School with President Howard Shimer presiding. Officers discuss furniture and equipment for a new annex, while Irvin C Laudenslayer paid a $10 fine plus $2.50 costs in Squire Fry's office after refusing to show vehicle operator cards on October 25.
The Nazareth Woman’s Club will hold its November meeting in Study Hall of the high school Monday November 10 at 1 9 p m. After a short business session Mrs J E Sickler president Northeastern district Scranton will speak on Current Events. Mrs Andrew Kern president of the local club will summarize recent State convention activities in Scranton.
H E Bond of Johnson City Tennessee will move into the Koch er residence on North New street next week. Bond is the son in law of Mrs William Bennett who has lived in Nazareth with her daughter. Mrs Bennett and daughter will accompany her to Wagareth and reside there. Her husband was post master in Nazareth in earlier years.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War at Captain Owen Rice Camp No 20 will meet tomorrow night at Shefer's Hall Belvidere Street Belvidere Town. Past President Anna Meyers of Bethlehem will perform the installation and install new officers for the term. A social with refreshments will follow after business.
Rev. E. M. Granda of Bridgeton New Jersey conducts nightly evangelistic services at 7 45 pm on weekdays and 7 30 pm on Sundays at the Human Evangelical church crowds listen intently to his forceful sermons promoting truth and righteousness all are welcome.
The Northampton County School Directors' Association was formed at St. John's Reformed church after the County Institute. Elected officers include President Rev. F. R. Shafer, First Vice President Dr. M. W. Phillips, Second Vice President James W. Frankenfield, Secretary James W. Hoffman, with treasurer to be named later. Delegates named to the State convention in Harrisburg: James Frankenfield, B. L. Hindenbach, William Township, and Asa A. Michaney of Bath.
Valentine C. 8. Smith long associated as vice president and general manager of Kelly graphite Mills Inc at Stockertown resigns to join Bloomsbury Graphite Corporation of Bloomsbury New Jersey as successor to the late Thomas Wolverton. He will relocate his family to Bloomsbury or Easton.
The County Institute in the Reformed church continued with talks by Dr. Bryan president of Ohio University on choosing a life work and by Prof Libby on local history in the curriculum. Dr Slutz of Dayton discussed the high school’s three cycles and education for living for rural teachers.
The Keystone Automobile Club credits Pennsylvania newspapers for helping shut down the Mercantile Detective Agency network selling service contracts as insurance. Agent Samuel Snelly faced bail, fled to York county, and forfeited a $750 bond as his case moved toward trial, with the club noting press coverage reduced the scam statewide.
The Daughters of America held a masquerade party in their hall for about fifty attendees marking their fifth anniversary. Prizes went to Cora Correll, Beatrice Price, and Stella Koch. Leda Oswald chaired the social committee and a witch woods fortune game followed a luncheon and readings.
The funeral for Frederick Willan Steller was conducted Wednesday afternoon at his Stoctertown home by Rev. George Kleckner and Rev. Flord Shafer of Forks Church. Interment followed in Easton Heights cemetery.
The Harold V. Knecht Post American Legion met in YMCA rooms with Commander Ray Schmick presiding. Leaders announced Armistice Day activities including a town parade by the Legion Drum Corps and services at St Johns Reformed Church and Dryland Church, plus a large parade on November 11th in town led by the borough council and many organizations.
The Nazareth District Sunday School Association invites all to the annual convention and rally at Moravian church on Sunday afternoon November 16. The program features instrumental music by Walter Lane of Pen Argyl, a string ensemble, and Rev. John Weaver Weddell D D as speaker. Session opens 2 15 p m with officer elections to follow.
Bergen Berkaw, a Nazareth alumnus now in Washington DC, served as an usher among Western High School cadets at the International Oratorical Contest held in Constitution Hall on October 1. Edmund Quillen of Washington, a Western graduate, won the silver cup. Paul Leduc of Canada and Senor Zauartu of Chile received honorable mention as President Hoover sent greetings.
The Lehigh Valley Association of Sons of Union Veterans held a large joint meeting at Emaus at Co. T. H. Good Camp 208 with members from across the valley. Mrs. Mary Frankenfield presided over auxiliaries and named the Lincoln banquet committee for February.
The Evangelical church of Ackermanville observes its sixtieth anniversary this Sunday November 9 with morning and afternoon services and a 7 15 evening service. Dr Warren Floyd Teel president of Albright College and former member will deliver the main talk at 10 2 15 and 7 15. Professor Oscar Ackerman and other local figures will share greetings as Christchurch Easton Choir and Willis P Searfoss will lead music with Alwin String Ensemble providing numbers. The building sits on former meeting house land once owned by Robert Benn in Factoryville and the church has roots in a Lutheran Frangeli cal association before its current affiliation.
The Auxiliary to the local American Legion post advances Armistice Day plans for a Friday November 14 reception for service men and local war mothers. A splendid supper is being prepared along with several surprises for attendees.
On Saturday afternoon members of the Juror Luther League enjoyed Halloween games in the church social room. Mrs. William Williams and Miss Janet Rinker chaperoned the event. Refreshments were served.
Harley P. Yelsley was chosen by directors to serve as secretary succeeding the late Wilson B. Beck who had held the role for many years. The selection comes from the Citizens Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Northampton County.
The Town Council met November 3 1930 at 8 pm with most members present. Minutes from October 6 were approved. Bills were discussed and a parade invitation from the American Legion was accepted in part. Ziegler Garage gasoline tank permit on Church Street granted. Highway Committee noted water runoff from Chestnut Ave near Main St and to address.
Nazareth faces hardship this winter due to unemployment and coal shortages. The Civilian Relief Committee, led by Mrs. Fred D. Heckman, will review cases and arrange coal, provisions, and other assistance upon contact with Heckman or committee members.
The Four County Council of Austlaries to the Americal Legis held at Pen Arevi on Saturday with about 200 attendees including high county and state officers. The gathering elected and installed officers for the coming term and outlined upcoming events for January.
Services marked by a 400th anniversary sermon on the Reformation with Rev. Snyder using "Essentials of the Protestant Faith" as text. A large audience attended as the choir performed "Great and Marvelous" by Turner and flowers were donated by Mr and Mrs James George.
The Drum and Bugle Corps of Herald V. Knecht Post No 425 American Legion won first prize as best appearing unit in a Halloween and Inter-Post parade in Catasauqua. Bugler Floyd M. Butz received an individual prize for being the tallest man in line. The corps also won first prize for appearances in a Bangor Halloween parade and will parade in Lehighton Armistice Day events.
Richard Bettel, a noted Nazareth resident, celebrated his 88th birthday with family including his son-in-law and daughter hosting a turkey dinner at his home. His sister in law, Mrs. Joseph Stone, and James Beitel with his wife and two daughters attended. The Moravian church sang to honor him after Sunday services.
The Lions Club bi weekly gathering at the YMLC dining hall opened with a song service led by Andrew Kern and George Smith at the piano. Warden Charles Bentz of Northampton County Prison spoke on prison work and progress since the Civil War era, noting long service and changes in the system as the program continued.
Plans move forward for a county and district officers conference at the Nazareth Y M C A Saturday November 8 with an afternoon session at 2 and an early evening session after supper. Walter E Meyers state secretary leads a discussion on Vitalizing the Church School and speaks on Reasons for Encouragement. Easton School of Leadership Training begins November 10 at First M F church offering International Leaders in Training credit for six two period sessions.
The funeral for Wilson Fo Bert was held Thursday at 2 pm at the late home with Reg Meinert officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included C. F. Ma, W. P. B. Gano, A. G. Kern, A. E. Frante, G. W. Kahler, and H. F. Memmert. Mutual Fire Insurance directors served as honorary pallbearers. The Masonic order conducted grave services.
Mrs William Santee entertained guests at 500 on New Street with a luncheon. Prizes at 500 were awarded to Mrs Hahn and Mrs Leopold. Others attending included Mrs George Heckman Mrs Sterling Smith Mrs Spencer Reph Mrs Wilmer Heyer Wilmer Wolfe and Mrs Burton J.
A joint Rotary gathering in the dining hall featured music led by Edward Heilman and piano assistance from Jacob Boerstiar. Stroudsburg Club president Albert directed a program with vocal selections by Harry Kresge and H Harris, a short playlet The Golden Rule Dry Goods Company, and two attendance prizes won by Harry Oldorf and P S Trumbower. Visitors included Carl Ziegler from Lafayette College and Elmer Prosser from Bethlehem.
Hundreds of YMCA members and friends gathered at the Y building for a successful Halloween party. Prizes were awarded in divisions including Kraus and Price. entertainment featured fortune telling booths, games, and an orchestra.
Members gathered in the social rooms of the More att church Monday for Ring's Daughters Circle. A brief business session preceded an invitation to Mrs Fred Metegar's home where they celebrated with seasonal decor and refreshments hosted by Mrs Metagar and Mrs Kern.
Mr and Mrs Raymond hosted a party at their residence in honor of their son Edward who reached his seventeenth birthday A crowd of friends and relatives attended with refreshments and cheerful good wishes The guest list included Kathryn Happel Dorothy Rubright Gano Margaret Seyfried Bowers Anna Breinig Christman Miriam Reimer Kern Tony Bales James Edward Hellick Edward Duane and others as part of the celebration
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