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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
1
A 1933 act requires commercial vehicles to show driver intention with signals at night. Transport officials discuss exemptions and enforcement, noting fines up to 50 dollars and the need to modernize rules for smaller vehicles. Keystone Automobile Club cites support and questions.
Veterans from the Iain Owen Rice Sons of Veterans gather to mark the th anniversary of Gettysburg Cemetery with Civil War, Philippine War, and Spanish War veterans in attendance. Chief Titus Ruch and Commander G Thomas are listed as present.
The Nazareth Chamber of Commerce committee met Monday in H P Weisley office. P S presided. Members C J Kern E C Champion William Henry J H PH Martin William Kern and J H Fulmer discussed borough finances. They reported reductions in borough and school budgets for the year and that summaries of receipts were filed.
Nazareth A A battled on a muddy field Sunday but could not break through Nazareth offensives in the first half. The team failed to score as plays fizzled and key names such as Yasko Brennan Haldeman Knecht and Miller appeared in scattered moments amid a rough, low-scoring match.
A democratic citizens committee failed to gather support for a Salt River Parade in Nazareth. Only three of twelve invited men attended a second meeting, leading to cancellation. Critics lament diminished civic spirit and call for local business leaders and boosters to revive town parades and unity beyond party lines.
Troop 62 met at St John s Reformed with Earl Ritter supervising and pledges led by Bernard Metz. Troop 79 gathered at St John s Lutheran under John Rader. Lord s Prayer led by Ralph Altemose. Troop 32 met at the Y M C A with Elmer Snyder in charge and artificial respiration drills discussed and demonstrated. Troop 1 Girl Scouts met at the Moravian church led by Kathryn Rohn and Mary Wunderly. a hike planned for late November with a wood gathering committee and refreshment duties assigned. Canned goods will be collected as community service.
Sad memory note for William H Vogel of town who died November 14 1932. Mrs James Heckman signs the tribute. The verse speaks of sudden loss and lasting love as friends and neighbors recall his kind smile and dear face.
After a four and a half year wait, George M. Messinger of Tatamy wins U S patent on a centrifugal threshing machine. The patent office granted twelve unique features and no assignment to a manufacturer has been made. The device uses rotary vanes to heat grain, a whirling air stream to separate kernels, a perforated converging wall, and an outlet for straw at the wall apex.
A Whitfield Council 183 Daughters of America birthday social replaced the regular meeting at Eagle Hall Tuesday. Over 50 members attended a devotional opening, a covered dish meal with surprise dishes, and monthly table decorations. Grace Beach guided two playlets while Leda Oswald led greetings and reminders of anniversaries. Remembrance gifts supported equipment funding, with Agnes Bachman and Leda Oswald as guests of honor. A follow up event is planned at the American Hotel on November 28 with Lizzie Butts and Emma Ruloff hosting.
A Sunday chicken dinner was served at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Schmauder in Wind Gap. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Smith Mr and Mrs Warren Smith and their son Miss Mabel Smith and Nellie Kostenbader.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Searles hosted their bridge club Monday evening at their Broad Street home. Refreshments were served. Attending couples included Mr and Mrs Robert Knorr Mr and Mrs Harold Shafer and Mr and Mrs C K Reinsmith.
A tin-can matinee at Broad Street Theatre collected 515 cans of goods on Tuesday afternoon. Receipts will be divided among 47 Nazareth families, with each can paired with two admission tickets to the theatre. Thanks expressed to theatre management.
A card party was held Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Edelman’s home in Macada. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Messinger Belfast, Mr. and Mrs. Marrell Meyers and son Edgar Taturny, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Remaley, Mr. and Mrs. George Abel Shimner's Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spyder and son Rodney Windy Bites. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Sallie B. Shafer returned from Wadsworth Ohio after two months with her brother Erwin Werner. She also visited places of interest and saw many in Athianene that happen to be fifty years ago. Death notices mention Paul Denis Red Banks No Jy and Frank Denn, with Theodore R. Shafer and family visiting Pen Argyl.
The 11th annual Northampton county farm products show at Nazareth High School gym opened with 141 exhibitors and 472 exhibits. apples, harnéy, pumpkins, turnips, eggs, canned goods, grains and 4-H clothing were shown. Judge panel included W M Rohn A L Hacker and Miss Jane Creasy. Awards announced to potatoes corn and other classes.
Two long rival teams Nazareth A A led by Charley Heath and Bath A A coached by Buck Weaver meet on Klefer's Field to decide the stronger gridiron unit. Both sides boast good seasons and large crowds are expected with several thousand spectators likely.
Nazareth Pennsylvania November 14 1932 meeting minutes show the Nazareth School District board approving minutes from October 10 1932 and reviewing a treasurer’s report with receipts totaling 16499 12 and expenditures balance of 35557 63 as of November 1 1932. Tax collector R C Griffith reports October school tax collections including 1930 taxes 28 40 and penalties 0 40 and 1931 taxes 54 55.
Announcement states that the garage building owned by J. H. Fulmer has been leased for a period to the Kraemer Hosiery Company. The firm will install silk thrower machinery and, after completion, the plant will provide employment for many local residents.
The Nazareth branch of the Needlework Guild of America held its annual meeting and ingathering at St John’s Reformed church with about 180 members and friends attending. Rev. Walter Diehl conducted the session as readings and songs by members were presented. The group announced receipt of roughly 1840 needlework items and heard an address on Santa Claus exchanges in Easton, stressing community welfare and cooperation among service clubs. Refreshments followed, with 52 guild directors among the guests.
The Girls Missionary Guild of the Reformed church met at Mrs Wolfe’s home with leader Mrs Raymond Heller. A playlet Count Your Blessings was performed by Misses Martha Knauss Marion Heyer and Margaret Roth. Gifts included 22 garments and money to the Needlework Guild. A bank offering service is planned for Sunday November 27.
On Monday evening at a stated Nazareth Vigilance Hose Company No. 1 meeting the slate for 1933 was nominated. Charles Stuber is chief and hose foreman with Clarence Rissmiller as assistant chief. Frank Hammer leads hook and ladder. William R. Miller is foreman of chemical with M. S. Lindenmeyer as assistant foreman. Kahler presides, Hefelfinger is vice president, Hahn secretary, Ginther financial secretary, Cooley treasurer. Kemmerer named as representative to firemen's relief. Kemmerer, Cooley, Hess, and Wambold serve as 38-year representatives and janitor Edward Wambold.
Mrs. Harry Cooley received a surprise party Monday evening at her Main Street home hosted by relatives for her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Israel Heyer, the Heyer and Kern couples, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Heyer and Mae, Mrs. F. L. Kramlich, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Heyer of Bethlehem, Mrs. George Anangst, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooley, Evelyn and Desmond Cooley, and Samuel Weiss.
A Rotary Club dinner at the YMCA hall was led by President William Silfies. Rev. Wotring led devotions and Mae Weisley presided at piano. C G Long of Stroudsburg attended as guest instructor. Howard Shaler won weekly attendance prize. Charles Shimer, now admitted attorney in Northampton County Courts, will speak next week. George Grim delivered a talk on word origins and phrases, receiving thanks for his concise presentation.
The St John’s Lutheran Brotherhood invites the public to a Vesper Service on Sunday November 27 at 730 PM conducted by laymen of the church. A 25 voice male choir will sing One Sweetly Solemn Thought and Now The Day Is Over. Address by Ralph H Schats Esq, a prominent Lutheran layman from Allentown Pa.
Nazareth Rod and Gun Club directors gathered in the M C A social rooms for their monthly session. President John Knecht presided with attendees including Paul Davison Rev G M Shultz Don Detwiler Rev W H Wotring Earl Heyer Floyd Kauffman Clayton Vogel and Roy Kostenbacher. The stocking committee reported 12 cans of catfish and 8 cans of sunfish placed in Bush’dM Creek since the last meeting.
The first booster meeting of the 1932 33 season was held in Shafer Hall with delegates from Eas ton Pen Argyl Weaversville Bethlehem and Nazareth. Speakers included Russell Wood Easton and Floyd McAfee Easton who spoke on cooperation in school and the principles of democracy. A County Public Schools overview by R N Taylor followed. Awards were given for attendance to Camp 445 Nazareth. A social period featured Harmony trio and refreshments. A district booster is set for December 12 in Hellertown with plans for an 85th anniversary program. The next county meeting is January 1933 at Richmond M E church.
The Taxpayers' League of town met Monday evening in Eagle Hall Centre Square with President Charles Nicholas presiding. Routine business was transacted. Attendance was strong. The group will meet monthly on the third Monday, inviting public participation.
Sam Weiss a local boxer will depart soon for a six month world tour with promoter Al Lippe. Training in Phillipsburg under Eddie May he travels with Pat Hayward Billy Jones Steve Smith and Steve Bezemah as they stop in Chicago San Francisco Hawaii Samoa Australia Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Cape Town Paris Madrid London and return across the United States for about 35000 miles of bouts enroute to the West Coast.
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