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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
1
The text argues that success comes from won't power rather than will power. It urges avoiding temptations by simply not doing them, praising stubbornness and self restraint as the path to quitting habits like drinking. Dr Frank Crane extols male stubbornness as powerful self discipline.
Mrs Ruth Leh of Allentown installed officers of the Nazareth Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans at a Friday night meeting. Auxiliaries from across the valley attended filling the Nazareth hall. Effie Williamson installed as president succeeding Mrs Mabel. Leh received a gift after the ceremony with Clara Samuels Allentown Alice Hottenstein Bethlehem Mary Ungerer and others assisting.
A Hallowe en gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Francis Flick in Belfast featured games and refreshments. Prizes went to Miss Mildred Ruth and Roy Walters, both of Belfast, among a long list of local guests including Amelia Glass Edna Young Virginia Rice and many more from Belfast Nazareth and Easton.
Greetings extended to Lizzie Gold Milheim on Friday Henry Becker and Clarence Werkheiser on Saturday Stanley J Fehr on Sunday Herbert Reimer on Monday Fred Honeyman and Lillian M Vogel on Tuesday all of town for birthdays and anniversaries.
The annual Community Farm Products Show at Moorestown will be held Saturday afternoon and evening in the Grange Hall. John A. Jones chairs the committee aiding the Agricultural Extension Service and First National Bank of Nazareth in promoting the event. Exhibits include potatoes, corn, wheat, apples, vegetables, eggs, canned goods, and honey. N. M. Rahn will judge. Awards include ribbons and cash prizes. The Moorestown Potato Club Round-Up with 22 members will also participate, displaying one peck of potatoes per member. A 7:30 pm program features the Moorestown Male Chorus, motion pictures, a talk by Rahn, and prize announcements.
St John’s Lutheran Congregation marks the 450th birthday of Martin Luther with a Sunday evening service at 7 30. The Sunday School Orchestra performs at 7 15 followed by Junior Choir singing Luther’s Cradle Hymn and Senior Choir performing the anthem Repent Ye by Scott. The pastor will deliver the anniversary sermon and reflect on Luther’s lasting influence.
All Legion Star Mothers and the Legion Auxiliary will attend Sunday 10:30 AM services at St John’s Reformed Church in a large gathering. The M E Male Chorus of Belfast will perform several selections at the evening service.
A surprise Hallowe en party was held Friday evening at Miss Florence Hahn s New Street home. Games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included Eva Werkhelser Freda Scheetz Anna Boerstler Joy Kortz Helena Chapman Greta Weitsma Miriam Humphrey Emily and Ruth Hughes.
The P O O of A held their regular meeting on Friday evening with president Naomi Uhler presiding. District president Mrs Anna Gruner and Mrs W Kutzler of Easton attended as visitors. After business, a Halloween party followed with an entertainment committee decorating the hall. Games and refreshments were provided by Mrs Emma Johnson Mrs Louise Wunderly Mrs Emma Ruloff Ruth Hawk Mrs Kathryn Johnson Mrs Stella Dech and Miss Evelyn Frantz. Prizes were awarded for prettiest costumes most historical costume most original and most comical to several members.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Serfass of South Whitfield street quietly celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on Saturday. The I O O F held a card party Saturday evening in the Odd Fellows Hall with prizes awarded to Kaas Joyce Lichtenwalner Layton Kern Mrs Charles Kleppinger Mrs Krauss Ruth Fehr George Koehler Walter Knecht Mrs William Fehr Mrs C Huber Walter Werner 500 Arthur Shiffert Milded Metzgar Geraldine Wallace and Mrs L C Hawk. At the I O O F regular meeting Friday evening the Constantine Lodge at Allentown will present and exemplify the first degree. Refreshments will be served by the welfare committee.
The Nazareth Branch of the Needlework Guild of America will hold its annual meeting and ingathering in the Lutheran Church social rooms on Wednesday, November 15 at 2:30 p.m. A special program will be offered and garments donated will be displayed. Nonmembers are invited to donate two new garments of the same kind and size to join as members. The guild seeks warm wearing apparel including underwear and outerwear for the needy.
A November 3 1933 communication from Harry K Sorensen NRA District Compliance Director Pennsylvania Delaware District assures local and district offices keep complaints confidential. It warns against fear of disclosure and promises protection if confidentiality is breached. Complainants should report real grievances and avoid petty disputes.
The Ladies Aid Society of Nazareth Evangelical Church will hold a bake sale on Saturday November 11 starting at 10 a.m. A selection of home made cakes pies breads and sugar cakes plus other dainties will be offered. Sale location is the storeroom formerly Godshark's Meat Market on Belvidere Street.
Reverend W. B. Harris will preach on Sovietism and America next Sunday at 7 30 p.m. The talk asks whether Sovietism threatens American interests in state and church and whether the church has reason to fear external encroachments. Open to all.
In memory of Mrs Josephine Stotz by her daughters Mrs Laura Encke and Mrs J H Rickert at Moravian Church. Also in memory of Levenard N Heller who died November 5 1932 by Mrs Emma Heller and children and Mrs Jeanette Bowers who died November 7 1927 by her children Mrs William Jacobs, Sarah and Forrest Bowers.
The Patriotic Order Sons of America Camp 445 welcomed six candidates Emmett Young Jr Kermit Knecht Howard Johnson Donald Rash Mark Koch and Edwin Kramer into the initiatory degree at Shafer's Hall Thursday evening. Truman Kidd presided minutes were read by William Hentz and a favorable reception for Carl Rinker and William Abel was noted. A second degree will be exemplified next week with the refreshments served by Herbert Edelman Jacob Wambold and Arthur Getz.
The annual State Regional Conference for young people will be held in Reading November 10 11 12 with emphasis on missions and nationally known leaders. Western Pennsylvania will host a similar gathering in Johnstown November 3 4 5. Delegates may come from local churches Young People's Councils and individuals including teachers and leaders. A mimeographed yearbook with school pastor superintendent names enrollment and district officers will be prepared. District conventions are planned for Bath Nazareth Walnutport and Northampton. Bethlehem District officers met and business was transacted. A denomination training school at Christ Reformed Church taught by Rev Samuel Brenner was reported to train teachers in Teaching Religion Creatively. Statistics will be tabulated at the next Bethlehem committee meeting.
The Welfare Committee of the Women's Club reschedules the Birthday Social from November 9 to November 23 so members can attend a Lions Club sponsored play. The change keeps the event in community circles and preserves planned fundraising and social aims.
A memorial service was held Sunday evening in the Mora vian Church for members who died during the year. Rev. P B Meinert pastor led the remembrance with Rev. O E Moore Mrs Susan B Henry Rev George H Lopp Herman F Ziegler Katherine L Henry Marie H Marx and Mrs John P Ehrig named in memory.
Fifty years of married life were celebrated Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stoudt, longtime Nazareth residents. Born in 1883, the couple’s milestone followed a Nov 6 1883 Nazareth wedding performed by Rev. David M. Kuntz. Family, guests, and War Mothers from 1917 joined for a home gathering, veal dinner, and many gifts.
Northampton County saw 111 marriages last month, up 20 from a year earlier. Bethlehem and Easton accounted for most couples while ages ranged from 15 to 73, with several minors wed. The Harold V Knecht Post American Legion met, discussed reports, and planned events including a drum corps trip to Bangor for Armistice Day parade and a card party at Odd Fellows Hall. memorial services were planned at St John’s Reformed Church with Legion participation.
Hazel Itterly district grand templar of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle and her staff traveled to Jacksonville on Thursday evening to conduct a Temple of Sorrow for the late Mrs. Jennie Lutz. The party included Mrs. Martin Reinheimer, Mrs. Louise Wunderly, Mrs. Lizzie Kraemer, Mrs. Emily Fehr, Mrs. Carrie Barrall, Mrs. Camilla Laubach of town and Mrs. Mabel Smith of Easton.
Choir members from Salem Reformed Church in Catasauqua visited the St Johns Reformed Choir for a social gathering held Friday evening in the social rooms of the church.
Local merchants Raymond Weaver and D Wilmer Wolf won prizes in a Procter and Gamble display contest. Sixty two entrants competed and fourteen prizes were awarded.
A group from town including Mr and Mrs Floyd Butz Mr and Mrs Raymond Osterstock and Mae A Ginther enjoyed a sight seeing drive through New Jersey to Plainsboro where they toured the Walker Gordon Dairy Farms.
Muhlenberg College Education head Dr. I M Wright spoke at the Rotary Club in the Y M C A on Monday about how busy people read newspapers. He outlined flash reading and the order of attention to headlines and financial news. Next week C A Buckins of the State Highway Department will speak, with a joint Lions Club meeting set for December 12 and a trip to Northampton planned for November 28.
Charles Schnerr choirmaster and Daniel Rohn organist of St John s Lutheran Church entertained choir members Friday evening at Mr Rohn s home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs W E Tappel Miss Marie Young William Strike Mrs Charles Barre Walter Bender among attendees including Rev and Mrs H C Snyder and many others.
The auxiliary of Captain Owen' Rice Camp Sons of Veterans installed the newly elected officers at Shafer's Hall on Friday. Officers include President Effie Williamson and Vice President Lucille Wunderly, with trustees Mabel Fry Sadie Kern and Mary Frankenfield among others. Refreshments followed the ceremony as visitors from nearby camps offered remarks.
Mrs Wilmer Heyer entertained her Sunday School class with a Hallowe'en party in the Heyer garage decorated with cornstalks and pumpkins. Prizes went to Ruth Hellick Mary Noll Elaine Miller and Eveline Smith won prettiest costume, with refreshments served to many attendees.
Arlene Frantz hosted a Friday Hallowe en party in the Frantz garage with festive decor refreshments games and dancing. Prizes went to Mrs Milner Fehr Wilma Bachman Arlene Frantz and Elmer James.
Nazareth voters polled heavy returns Tuesday to select their man in three Nazareth borough wards. Although party arguments were strong, local candidates proved capable in the count, with defeated rivals accepting defeat and pledging continued public service for the common good and the NLRA. Town and county totals followed.
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