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Nazareth Item

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1932

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The Stork Visits Town Sunday

A new citizen arrives as Donald Eugene Abel, four days old, son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Abel of North street, weighs eight pounds one ounce and was born last Sunday at 12 15 pm. Authorities authorize his parents to collect prizes from merchants who supported the contest, with collections to be made after the date and upon presenting official authorization and the item seal.

Donald Eugene Leslie Abel North Street Stork Detis Donald Ife Leslie E. Abel

Testing Cattle In Lower Saucon Township Tuberculin Work Begins

Testing of cattle in Lower Saucon Township starts Monday morning with cooperation from the United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry and the County. The program aims to eradicate bovine tuberculosis and has reduced prevalence in many counties to under one half of one percent. Milk producers benefit from a safer milk supply and reduced animal losses. State and Federal governments provide services including transport for veterinarians and necessary supplies. Transportation drivers will meet veterinarians at Hellertown and bids for a veterinarian transport service in Lehigh Town are due by November 19.

Saucon Township United States Det of Agriculture Bureau Industry Cnt Mnate Ans Hellertown Lehigh

Nazareth Quoit Club Elects Officers in New Formation

Enthusiastic crowd attends the Nazareth Quoit Club meeting as officers are elected. The club, organized this week, plans Pine Street courts at Nazareth Creamery with six to seven footers installed for night play. Members can join via John D. Edelman, Raymond D. Werner, Robert H. Edelman, Ades H. Frace, or other officers. The club will host local games and distant matches but will not join any league.

Quoit Pine Tear Nazareth Creamery John D. Edelman Raymond D. Werner Robert H. Edelman Capades H. Frace

Wilson High Faces Off In Big Game Weekend

Four lads from Nazareth High and Wilson High prepare for the impending clash. Andy Igh’s squad is rested and off the injury list while both teams claim to upset past league rivals. Officials from both schools, including Detling and Walt, set the schedule for Nazareth High.

Andy Igh Fron Wilson High Leh Wilson Repre Detlingsberg Walt Penn State Fefe Milnois Bame Nazareth High End

Inspiring Supper Meeting Draws 150 Men at St. Johns Reform Church

The Men's League of St. John's Reform Church held a supper meeting in the church social rooms with over 150 attendees. Rev. W. H. Brong spoke on his trip to Japan, detailing cultural courtesy, mission work, and education there, followed by a Q and A session. The program featured music from the Sunday School orchestra and solos by Trevi and Nagle. The Lend A Hand Bible Class and Amy Knauss' class served the meal, and the next gathering is set for the second week of December.

Men's League St. John's Reformed Church W. H. Brong Pen Argyl George Smith H. P.yelsley Oscar Brong Simon Sipple Zions Reformed Church Allentown Sipple Japan Orient United States W. H. Diehl W. H. Wotring Eugene Trevi Wayne Nagle Amy Knauss

Lions Club Hosts Visiting Clubs in Nazareth Session

Nazareth Lions Club hosted Bath and Pen Argyl clubs along with Roger Graver district head 14A at a Tuesday evening gathering. A meal was served by YMCA staff followed by singing, reports on civic projects, and a address tracing Lionism’s growth from 1915 Texas to about 20 000 clubs and 81 000 members. The program also featured music from Joseph Schlegel and the Nazareth male chorus.

Nazareth Lions Club Bath and Pen Argyl Roger Graver Lehighton Y.M.C. A Lion Fry Charles Hess Texas Graver Williams Helffrich Bath Club H. C. Snyder Joseph Schlegel Nazareth Club

Memorial Tree Planted At Whitfield House Grounds

A George Washington memorial tree was planted on the Whitfield house grounds on east Centre street Friday morning by the local Woman's Club. Mrs. Harry Worman chaired the conservation committee and led the ceremony, with Mrs. W. J. Happel delivering the dedication. Frank Martin of the Historical Society accepted the tree for the governing board. C. F. Martin spoke on Trees and Conservation, noting Washington's love of the outdoors, followed by Mrs. Laura Encke reading the poem Trees.

George Washington Whitfield House East Centre Street Woman's Club Harry Worman W. J. Happel Frank Martin The Historical Society C. F. Martin Washington Laura Encke

P T A Presents Inspiring Program at High School

The Par ent-Teacher Association held its monthly session in the high school building with Mrs. Charles W. Shafter presiding. $50 was donated to the concert piano fund. Rev. P. S. Meinert spoke on The Home, the School and the Church, noting their inseparable relationship and the duties of citizens, with focus on the home, school, and church as pillars of civilization.

Parent-Teacher Association Charles W. Shafter Mae Welsler Joseph Schlegel George Smith Charles Hess C. F. Martin P. S. Meinert

Lubachs entertain Krauss guests at East Lawn dinner

Mr and Mrs Richard Lubach hosted a Sunday dinner at East Lawn for Mr and Mrs Oliver Krauss and Mr and Mrs Henry Krauss, sharing hospitality with friends.

Richard Lubach Oliver Krauss Henry Krauss Thei East Lawn

Two Nazarenes Die Suddenly Frank J Seyfried Dies at 51

Frank J. Seyfried aged 51 died suddenly Saturday at his home 45 Belvidere street. A butcher by trade he ran a meat market on Belvidere street for years. Survived by wife Ella and son Dr Ernest Seyfried, two brothers, sister Mary Hess. Active in Whitfield Lodge and Masonic bodies. Funeral held at his brother’s home and St John’s Lutheran Church with interment in Schoenersville Cemetery.

Frank J. Seyfried Belvidere Street Ella Ernest Seyfried Howard Harry Town Mary Hess Schoonersville Whitfield Lodge A. M C. F P.O. S. of A. and Sons of Veterans Lehigh Consistory Allentown Hugh dePayens Knights Templar Easton Masonic Shrine of Reading Howard Seyfried Green Street St. John's Lutheran Church H. C. Snyder Schoenersville

William H Vogel 46 Nazareth Foreman Dies at Home

William H Vogel 46 of 240 Prospect street Nazareth dies at home of heart trouble. He worked as a foreman at the Pennsylvania plant of Pennsylvania-Dixie Cement Corp. for years. Survived by wife Anna Smith Vogel two children Carl and Lilian and a brother Clayton Vogel. Funeral from his home to St John’s Reformed Church Bath Greenmount Cemetery. Rev W H Diehl to officiate.

William H. Vogel Prospect Street Mr. Vogel Mary Ann and Wilson Vogel Nazareth Pennsylvania Pennsylvania-Dixie Cement Corp Harold V. Knecht American Legion Washington Order of Eagles Bethlehem St. John’s Reformed Church Anna Smith Vogel Carl Lilian Clayton Vogel St. John's Reformed Church Greenmount Ceme‘tery Bath W. H. Diehl

Lehigh Valley ACS to Hear Cellophane Talk at Lafayette

The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society will meet at Gayley Hall Lafayette College on Friday November 18 at 8 00 p m The speaker O W Meservey of DuPont will discuss Cellophane from technical and selling angles The dinner follows at 6 30 p m at College Inn Prof John Cawley will speak on Some Astronomical Problems for the Chemist and Physicist

Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society Gaysley Hall Lafayette College O. W du Pon Meservey Leland Stanford University Harvard Europe College Inn John Cawley College

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Hoch On Birthday Evening

Rev and Mrs H C Snyder with Mrs Elemanda Gernet and Mrs Susan Ismith visited Mr and Mrs Brobert L Hoch on East Walnut street Wednesday evening for a birthday anniversary dinner honoring Mr Hoch who was celebrated the day before Tuesday.

H. C. Snyder Elemanda Gernet Susan Ismith Brobert L. Hoch East Walnut Street Hoch Tuesaday

Principal Reports October Enrollment and Accidents

Principal reports October enrollments by grade with totals 640 for grades 1-6 and 524 for grades 7-12 plus 22 in the continuation program. Term to date enrollment 1172. Attendance across all schools 97 percent, high school 98. No lost time accidents except football injuries. most serious a broken clavicle for Conrad Tripp. Three other boys lost 4 1/2 days. Fire drills held October 19, 24, 25. Substitutes and sick leave noted. Medical examiner spent 29 hours examining 401 pupils, 8 hours on classroom inspections, 3 hours on sanitary inspections. Elementary examinations completed. Nurse weighed 458 pupils, performed 28 home visits, 2 clinic visits, 100 treatments, 11 inspections. continued report on page four.

Conrad Tripp Whitfield Fairview High School Easton Hospital

Missionary From India In St. John's Lutheran Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold their Annual Thanksgiving service on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The address will be given by Rev. Theodore W. Benze, Lutheran Missionary of Rakahmundry, India, recently returned to the United States after seven years in India. He will discuss the Indian missionary work. The public is invited.

Women’s Missionary Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church Theodore W. Benze Rakahmundry India Benze

Daughters of America Hold Meeting in Eagle Hall

Daughters of America No 183 met in Eagle Hall with Carrie Holland presiding. By-laws revision read for second time, final reading set for November 29. Next week’s meeting waived, birthday social planned as a 7 o'clock covered dish supper with entertainment by the degree team and committee. Regular monthly meeting invited to be held at the American Tel on November 20.

Whitfield Council Eagle Hall Carrie Holland Sadie Kern Lizzie Butts Emma Ruloff

Red Cross Roll Call in Nazareth Opens for Membership

The annual Red Cross roll call begins in Nazareth and runs until Thanksgiving. The Nazareth unit, part of the Easton branch, acts like an independent chapter with volunteers handling aid calls and investigations. Support from the school board and local donors provides storage for flour, clothing, shoes, and distribution space.

Red Cross Nazareth The Easton E. H. Mohn G. Feldman

Armistice Day Exercises Held in Centre Square

Armistice Day observances were conducted on Centre Square lawn with Harold V. Knecht Post No. 415 American Legion sponsorship. Rev. Walter H. Diehl delivered the main address, with invocations by Rev. George S. Kleckner and benediction by Rev. J. A. Klick. Legion Drum and Bugle Corps played as delegations from Sons of Veterans Reserves, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls participated. Wilson A. Zerfass served as MC. the program ended with a gun salute and taps by Walter Wasser.

Centre Square Harold V. Knecht American Legion Walter H. Diehl Nazareth Reformed George S. Kleckner Forks J. A. Klick Hecktown Legion Sons of Veterans Reserves Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Camp Fire Wilson A. Zerfass Walter Wasser

Salt River Parade Saturday Steps Toward Unity

Democratic committeemen of Stockertown and Tutamy merge to form a large Rivers parade, aiming for unity. The event runs 2 PM Saturday, marching a mile and a half along the highway from one borough to the other with Republican sportsmanship expected.

Stockertown Tutamy

Birthday party honors eight year old Margaret McConnell

A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs George Mc Connell on Tuesday afternoon for their daughter Margaret who observed her eighth birthday. Children played games and enjoyed refreshments as a prettily decorated table featured a large birthday cake. Guests included Janet Hunt Virginia Trach Vain Miller Lorraine McConnell Frederick Hunt James Diehl Clarence Ziegler William Bennett Charles Bennett and Margaret McConnell.

George McConnell Margaret Janet Hunt Virginia’ Trach Vain Miller Lorraine McConnell Frederick Hunt James Diehl Clarence Ziegler Willam Bennett Charles Bennett Margaret McConnell

Nazareth Citizens Plan Big Salt River Parade

Arrangements are under way for one of Nazareth's largest salt river parades with committees urging participation. Residents are urged to decorate wagons and join the line, using good judgment to enliven the town next Friday evening, with full details to be announced in next week's columns.

Salt River

Union Thanksgiving Service Unites Nazareth Congregations

The Evangelical Moravian Reformed and Lutheran churches of Nazareth join for a Thanksgiving Service at St John’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday November 23. An orchestra performs 7:15 to 7:40 p.m. The service begins 7:45 p.m. Rev. W. H. Diehl delivers the sermon with combined choirs under Charles Schnerr. All are invited.

Nazareth St. John's Lutheran Church W. H. Diehl Charles Schnerr

Woman's Club Session Highlights Community Programs

The November meeting in the High School Building was led by Mrs W. Jo Happel. Miss Evelyn M. Carpenter, scheduled speaker from the Pennsylvania State Department, was unable to attend. Miss Ruth Sarga spoke on the work for the blind, Anita Gane performed, the club chorus sang two pieces, and a bake sale benefiting the Blind Relief Fund was held alongside a sale of pupil-made items from the Overbrook School. Hostesses included Mrs. Charles K. Shafer and others.

W. Jo Happel Anrcett The Ciy Plulade Anita Gane Overbrook School Chopin Lizt Woman's Club Marianina” Stevens Massa Dear Dvorak Ralph Pry George Kleckner Floyd Wagner Paul Wunderly JR. Fraunfelder Harry Wormbu R. F P. Zieeler Miriam Kleekner

Highway Safety Talk To Local Rotary Club

Former Eas ton mayor S W Horn addressed the Rotary Club at the Y M C A on Monday on Highway Safety. He urged universal courtesy and adherence to driving rules, citing county auto accidents and 33 509 deaths yearly. Horn warned against driving under liquor influence and listed ten driving guidelines for safer roads.

S W. Horn Easton Rotary Club Y.M.C R. B. Fortuln Nazareth RL. Fox Bethlehem Harry D. Kresge A. A. Kistler Stroudsburg

Nazareth School Board Holds Monthly Session

Nazareth School Board met in the High School building with all members present except H H Leh. Treasurer reported October balance 31 625 60, receipts 16 399 12, expenditures 12 473 09, balance 35 551 63 November 1. Nazareth Red Cross to use two rooms at North Broad Street building for office and storage, pay for electricity and 50 cents per day rent. Blackboards to be resurfaced at Whitfield School by Natural State Blackboard Co for 75 dollars. Directors waived 4 a day per diem and mileage for convention to save 28 dollars. Bills 1 593 39 approved. Miss Hilda Kindt granted leave of absence. Miss Mary Rohn to substitute. Principal authorized to dismiss schools at 3:15 PM monthly for teachers study hours.

Nazareth School Board H.H. Leh C. F. Martin Nazareth American Red Cross North Broad Street Red Cross Natural State Blackboard Co Pen Argyl Whitfield Nazareth High School Hilda Kindt Mary Rohn Miss Kindt Neu

Men's Night at St Johns Reform School Event

Members of the Men s League at St John s Reformed church plan an evening worship service on November 20 The program will feature a panel discussion and choir performance with notes about guest speakers and preparations for the gathering

ST. John's Reformed

Nazareth Woman’s Club hosts tin can movie event

The Nazareth Women's Club presents a Tuesday afternoon show to benefit local chairs. Admission is canned fruit, vegetables, or other food-stuffs. The screening starts promptly at 4 p.m. and children should arrive early.

Nazareth Womans Club

Cup to Be Presented at Booster Meeting

A McAlee attendance silver loving cup will be presented by donor Attorney Floyd McAlee of Easton to local camp 445 P. O. S. of A at Shafer's Hall. The booster meeting will be held Thursday evening at the local P. O. S. of A. headquarters. All members are urged to be present.

Shafer’s Hall McAlee Floyd McAlee Easton

Motorists Visit Harrisburg From Various Localities

Mr and Mrs Clinton Beers of Clearfield Josiah Price and Annie Gorr of Tatamy and Mrs Elemandi Gernet of town joined a group of motorists on a Tuesday sight seeing trip to Harrisburg in the Capital City.

Clinton Beers Clearfield Josiah Price Annie Gorr Tatamy Elemandi Gernet Town

Nazareth Farm Show to Feature Talk by Howard Wolfe

Howard Wolfe president of the Pennsylvania State Bankers Association will be the chief speaker at the Nazareth Farm Products Show Friday evening. His topic Farming and Banking appeals to farmers and business men. The event occurs at 8:00 PM in Nazareth High School auditorium during a two day show November 18 and 19 with Thursday exhibits in the gym. 4 H Potato Club leads crop displays from Saucon Valley Lower Saucon Lower Nazareth Moorestown Indian Trail. Home Economics clubs From Stone Church Forks Township Northampton Treichlers Rich mond Moorestown Saucon Valley Macada. Exhibits directed by FP Marguerite Erikson and B L Coleman with judging Friday morning by Pennsylvania State College representatives.

O. Howard Wolfe Pennsylvania State Bankers Association Nazareth Nazareth High School Wolfe Saucon Valley Lower Saucon Lower Nazareth Moorestown Indian Trail Forks Township Northampton Treichlers Stone Church Richmond Macada Stone Church Club Gir's Marguerite Erikson B. L. Coleman Pennsylvania State College

Sunday School District Rally in Nazareth District

The Nazareth district Sunday Schools held a convention at St John s Reformed Church starting 2:30 Sunday. Officers were elected for the next year including Eugene Trein president and Ed ward Weisley Tatamy director Young People. Rev W H Diehl and guest speaker Allen S Wheatcroft spoke on consecration and fundamentals for a definite program.

Nazareth St. John’s Reformed Church Tatamy Forks Bushkill Centre Clearsfield Christian Springs East Lawn Town Schoeneck Rev P. &. Me Certster Nazareth Moravian Ilson Boerstler Rev. Allen Wheatcroft Allen Town Eugene Trein

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Eugene Abel Lower Saucon Township Zareth Quoit Club Ote Reis Lions Club P.T. A William A. Vogel William Williams Gladys Haas Rohn Daughters of America Salt River Parade UNION Reformed Church Harrisburg Howard Wolfe Nazareth Farm Products
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