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Nazareth Item

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1939

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Facing Pennsylvania Unemployment Problem

The text describes a state wide mobilization in Harrisburg to tackle unemployment through a cooperative program. Governor and cabinet officers along with business leaders and both legislative branches vow joint effort to create jobs, mobilize for peace, and boost Pennsylvania’s economy amid an approaching crisis. The piece notes planning preceding the session in Harrisburg and highlights a new collaborative spirit across government, business, and labor.

Pennsylvania Citisens Pennayivania Harrisburg House of Representatives Penn

Fire destroys small barn on Heber Graver farm Moore Township

A fire of unknown origin destroyed a small barn on Heber Graver's Moore Township farm near Klecknersville schoolhouse on Tuesday at 1 30 pm. The Bath Fire Department saved a nearby corn crib and its contents with booster tanks. The barn stored grain and hay. a house on the property burned about a year earlier. The property, once Eli Remaley homestead, lies at the end of Long Lane.

Heber Graver Moore Township Klecknersville Bath Fire Department Eli Remaley

Red Men Prepare For Initiation In Minnetonka Tribe

Members of Minnetonka Tribe No. 284 Improved Order of Red Men met in the Odd Fellows Building with Sachem Andrew Nagle in charge. Degree team master Asher Schielcher led rehearsals for an initiatory service next Tuesday. A district meeting will be held on December 12 in the local tribe.

Sachem Andrew Nagle Asher Schielcher

Golden wedding anniversary celebrated by Lerch family

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Owen Lerch was observed with open house at East Center 81 hosted by their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ead Heyer. Married November 28 1889 by Rev David Kuntz they have eight children two of whom live locally and many relatives attended the day and evening gathering.

Owen Lerch Ead Heyer East Center 81 Theouple David Kuntz Ain Emily Earl Heyer Town Marcus Sylvester Miami Fla D. Forrest Horne Wilson Borough Luther Florey Russell E. Lerch Lower Nazareth Township Lerch Edward and Mary Andt) Lerch Forks Township Andrew and Emeline (Stecker) Kessler Measslersville Plainfield Township Luther Flory Paul Russell Lerch Virginia Anna Mary Jean Carolyn Russell George Lerch Phyllis New York City Elizabeth Steinmetz Harry Garrity Eason Mary Emily Lerch Ella Schnerr Jennie Trein Annie Young Stewart Engler Russell Sandt Mamie Engler Robert Stuber

Scholastics Rout Roseto Red Jackets In Big Win

Nazareth led by a stellar cast overwhelmed Roseto Red-Jackets 46 to 7 on Sunday. Nazareth rushed for 330 yards while limiting Roseto to 8 rushing yards. Roseto’s only offense came through the air for 124 yards as Nazareth held a dominant ground game and team-wide contributions.

Charlie Bartolet Star Roseto Nazareth

Firemen Douse Grass Fire on Madison Avenue Lot

Nazareth firemen led by Chief Michael Masters quickly contained a grass fire that threatened two homes on a vacant Madison Avenue lot. Responders arrived shortly before 9 pm after a dry blaze spread with a slight breeze, using water and chemicals to prevent serious damage.

Veterans Association annual meeting at Bath elects officers

The Veterans Association of the Lehigh and New England Railroad Co met in Bath on Sunday with good representation. New officers include President Harry Walker of Pen Argyl, first VP John Strunk of Pen Argyl, second VP Irvin Metz Jr of Bath, third VP J J Kitchen of Bethlehem, fourth VP Russell Smith of Bath, Secretary Wm H Fehr of Pen Argyl. Board of Governors are Richard Morgan Pen Argyl J J Kitchen Bethlehem and Edward Nixon Bath. Lewis H Stettler past president presided. Ladies of the Firemen's auxiliary served luncheon.

Veterans Association of the Lehigh and New England Railroad Co Bath Harry Walker Pen Argyl John Strunk Irvin Metz Jr J. J. Kitchen Bethlehem Russel Smith Wm. H. Fehr Richard Morgan Edward Nixon Lewis H. Stettler Firemen's Auxiliary

Washington speaker addresses high school on world affairs

E. C. Ramsey of Washington, D. C., spoke to the student body Monday afternoon on the Present International Situation, drawing on 22 years of newspaper work abroad and now pursuing educational work. Mrs. Ramsey then led a discussion on European situations with social studies classes.

E. C. Ramsey Washington, D. C Ramsey

Attend Past Commanders Banquet in Gettysburg Ceremony

Percy L. Roth and Elmer Abel of town attended the ninth annual banquet for Past Commanders and Past Presidents commemorating the dedication of the national cemetery at Gettysburg last Saturday evening at the Pol Gettysburg.

Percy L. Roth Elmer Abel National Cemetery Gettysburg

New Homes On Hecktown Hanoverville Roads Built For Ackerman

Morris Kahler of East Lawn builds two houses for Rae Ackerman near Hanoverville. The homes on Hecktown Hanoverville roads are for her son and daughter.

Morris Kahler East Lawn Rae Ackerman Hanoverville Homps Hecktown Mrs. Ackerman

Christmas Seals drive supports tuberculosis fight in Nazareth area

The 33rd annual Christmas Seals and Health Bonds sale begins December 11 to fund the Eastern Northampton County Tuberculosis and Health Society. The Nazareth quota is 620 dollars, and the campaign highlights progress from 179 deaths per 100 000 in 1907 to about 49 today, stressing ongoing need as 40 000 youths aged 15 to 45 are still affected annually.

Rockwell Ment Nazareth Tuberculosis and Health Society Northampton County State Departments of Health and Education

New Walter Wanger Film Debuts With Dartmouth Setting

Walter Wanger presents Winter Carnival at Broad Street Theatre with Ann Sheridan and Richard Carlson in a vibrant campus romance. The film, directed by Charles F Riesner, features a youthful cast including Martha Hunt and Alan Baldwin, with a story by Schulberg Rapf and Cole about Jill Baxter, a heiress torn between romance and life as a professor’s wife at Dartmouth. the premiere promises a gala crowd.

Walter Wagner Dartmouth College Broad Street Charles F. Riesner Ann Sheridan Richard Carlson Mr. Wagner Martha Hunt Helen Parrish Alan Baldwin James Corner Robert Allen Budd Schulberg Maurice Rapf Lester Cole Jill Baxter Professor Weldon Dartmouth Jill Duke

Winter Concert by Nazareth Choral Society Tuesday

The Nazareth Choral Society with about eighty members performs its Winter Concert on Tuesday evening at 8 15 in St John's Reformed Church under director Ellis C Schneebels. The program includes Farmer's Mass in B flat and features a double quartet plus Dr Charles A Haff's string ensemble with four Italian instruments known for their age and tone quality.

Nazareth Choral Society 1. John's Reformed Church Ellis C. Schneebels Farmer Charles A Haff Northampton

Nazareth Y M C A Announces Basketball Rosters

Nazareth YMCA revealed the Nazareth MC A varsity and jayvee basketball rosters for this Bi-State League season. Varsity will be coached by Charles Bartolet with Eddie Singher as manager, Jayvees by Vic Weiss with Joe Hawk as manager. Opening games are December 5 at Easton M I D and December 7 vs Weston Club. rosters include Grat Quinter, Ray Douglas, Harry Engler, John Byrnes, Donald Kemmerer, Victor Weiss, George Gille, Mike Beko, Henry Byrnes, Charles Pree, Robert Weiss, Pap Peters, Jack Deichman, Charles Gotto, Stanley Hummell, Bob Breinig, George Dech, Oliver Kahler, Harold Kahler.

Nazareths Mc.a. Varsity Jayvee Stewart Bady Easton ¥. M. I. D Weston Club Jayvees Charles Bartolet Nazareth High School Nazareth Eddie Singher Grat Quinter Ray Douglas Harry Engler John Byrnes Donald Kemmerer Victor Weiss Bartolet George Gille Mike Beko Northampton Vic" Weiss Nazareth High Moravian College Joe Hawk Henry Byrnes Charles Pree Robert Weiss Pap Peters Jack Deichman Charles Gotto Stanley Hummell Bob Breinig George Dech Oliver Kahler Harold Kahler Y.M.C.A Nazareth Ym.c.a

Junior Keag Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Junior Woman's Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday evening in the Eagle Hall Center Square at 8 PM. All members are urged to attend.

Eagle Hall Center Square

Haff to Deliver Ketone Talk at Salem Union Church

Dr Haff will speak Sunday evening at 730 in Salem Union Church Moorestown. The public is invited to attend this informative session at the local church event.

Dr. Haff Ketone Salem Union Church Moorestown

Nazareth High School Students Host Thanksgiving Dance

Nazareth High School Student Council held a Thanksgiving Dance for about 350 attendees in the school gym. The Blue and White orchestra directed by Marvin Reitz performed. Officers were President William Hahn Vice President Herbert Raffetto Secretary Virginia Crauch Treasurer Henry Byrnes with Miss Florence L. Nicholas as faculty advisor. Committees included entertainment chair Henry Byrnes and Rose Ferraro, program chair Velma Smith and Ruth Swa vely, and refreshment chair William Hahn among others.

Nazareth High School Marvin Reitz William Hahn Herbert Raffetto Virginia Crauch Henry Byrnes Florence L. Nicholas Barbara Neu Robert Reinhart Elizabeth Dusinski Robert Hitchens Andrew Kaveak Rose Ferraro Velma Smith Ruth Swavely Alice Beck Doris Haldeman Jean Lakey Jeanne Searles Bernice Arndt Gladys Kramer James Diehl Doris Hoch Virginia Drauch Virginia Pree Henry Felton

Booster Meeting of Sons of Veterans to Feature Nazareth Official

A joint booster meeting of the Sons of Union Veterans and the Auxiliary will be held next Friday evening in Eagle Hall. Nazareth Borough Council president J Allen Schaeffer will speak. The meeting is open to the public and members are urged to bring a friend.

Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary Eagle Hall J. Allen Schaeffer Nazareth Order

Visit at Sellersville relatives spend Sunday together

Dr and Mrs C D Hummel and children Catherine and Frederick of Wilson Borough plus Mr and Mrs W D Hummel and children Virginia and Edwin of town visit Dr C R Florey and family in Sellersville with Mrs Harold Kiefer of Schwenksville for a Sunday gathering.

C. D. Hummel Catherine Frederick Wilson Borough W. D. Hummel Virginia Edwin Town Harold Kiefer Schwenksville C. R Florey Sellersville

Christmas Bazaar at Nasareth Moravian Church

The Wayside Gatherers of Nasareth Moravian Church hold a Christmas bazaar Friday December 5 at 7 PM in the church social rooms. The article notes the bazaar and mentions a well known son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schlegel on North Broad Street.

Nasareth Moravian Church Henry Schlegel North Broad St

Local Pastor Leads Joint Meeting of Republican Club Councils

The Rev. Harvey C. Snyder spoke on Peace at a joint meeting of the Ladies and Men's Councils of Republican Clubs in the local YMCA auditorium. About 150 people from Nazareth, Bath, and Bangor attended as Helen Thomas announced a Christmas party and committees were named for a January 11 card party and ongoing membership efforts.

Tne Harvey C. Snyder St. John’s Lutheran Church M.C.A Clarence F. Fehnel Snyder Fehnel Harrisburg Schaeffer Aluta Helen Thomas Ladies’ Council Nazareth Bath Bangor Clayton Messinger John Michel Dan Goodwin Ralph Starner Lester Mrats Fred MacDonald William Monprode Grace Breinig Julia Crawford Fay Diets Alice Dennis Grace Hellick Ethel Dennis Lula Dech Mae Fortner Alice Hilliard Marion Kern Helen Lutz Clinda Leh Salome Wolf Lorraine Nagle Ellen Rice Leah Siegel Anna Anna Williams Percy A. Simmons Esther Morgan William Carbeau Alexander Harron Harold Starner Fred Boch Clarence Mitchell Pred Seyfried Grace Pike Emma Altemose Gertrude Achenbach Gertrude Ackerman Mary Beck Charles Gogel Warren Engle Anna Rhymer Warren Breinig J. Allen Starner Myrtle Simmons A Applby Walter Clewell Clara Rissmiller Amelia Metz Alice Messinger Fred Koch Sarah Mitchell Harry Seyfried William Shimer Helen Kern Fred Heckman Katle Goodhardt

Dairy Head Ad Rotary Dairy Head Ad Rotary

Glenn Boger president of the Lehigh Valley Cooperative Warmers Assn of Allentown spoke to Nazareth Rotary Club on Milk and Its Products at a weekly dinner in the Y.M.C.A. Harry F. Roth introduced him. Visitors included Edward H. Lockhard Canton China and Warren D. Miller Allentown YMCA secretary. Next week’s speaker will be Winifred Post on Aviation. Lockwood, visitor and missionary, spoke to Phalanx Fraternity Club on Tasks of Americans in Social Service in Foreign Countries.

Glenn Boger Lehigh Valley Cooperative Warmers Assn Allentown Nazareth Allentown-Bethlehem Phalanx Fraternity Club Lockwood YMCA China

Birthday party honors Dolores Rinker at Stoudt home

A Friday evening birthday celebration for Dolores Rinker marked her seventh year with songs and dances by Phyllis Beil Jean Young the Rinker sisters Dolores and Beryl. Harold Bittenbender provided music and prizes were awarded to Dale Dever Jean Young Jean Nickel Phyllis Beil and James Eyer. Guests included Shirley Yost Jean Nickel Jean Young Dale Dever Vera Edelman Phyllis Sell Barbara Biankovits Beryl Rinker Shirley Rinker Haven Knecht Gerald Lance James Byer Cari Lindenmoyer.

William Stoudt South Main St Dolores Rinker Phyllis Beil Jean Young Rinker Dolores Beryl Harold Bittenbender Bath Prises Dale Dever Jean Nickel James Eyer Miss Rinker Shirley Yost Vera Edelman Phyllis Sell Barbara Biankovits Beryl Rinker Shirley Rinker Haven Knecht Gerald Lance James Byer Cari Lindenmoyer

Cross Roads Pastor to Speak at Gamma Mertens Event

The Phi Gamma Club will host at MLC.A. on Bai ning at 7:45 p.m. Rev H R Blouch of United Brethren Church at Cross Roads will be guest speaker on Jacob His Ups for the Quincy Orphanage Home in Lebanon. Attendees are asked to bring Bibles.

Phi Gamma Club Baining H. R. Blouch United Brethren In Church Cross Roads Jacob Quincy Lebanon

Daughters of ica Hold November Meeting for Degree Team

President Mrs Batle presides as the Degree Team of Council No 183 gathers at Mrs Mary Smith's home to appoint a January committee for the annual event. Members include Grace Pike chair woman Hilda Honta Beatrice Priam Ruth Fehr Mabel Ginther Bama Walters Elsie Gower and Gower. The next degree team is set for Hanover near Hecktown on December 20 with Minnie Weliheiiser guiding the eight candidates into the council. Ada Knecht Grace Esther Leinbach Beatrice Prise Hilda Honte and Laura Hinkel among prize winners at a social period.

Batle Council Ica Mary Smith North ' Bt Grace Pike Chaite Man Hilda Honta Beatrice Priam Ruth Fehr Mabel Ginther Bama Walters Elsie Gower Gower Hanover Hecktown Minnie Weliheiiser Prises Ada Knecht Grace Esther Leinbach Beatrice Prise Hilda Honte Bass Laura Hinkel Annie B Malinen Rebecca Flick Cootie

Day of Prayer Held at Moravian Church

The Moravian Church hosted the annual Day of Prayer and Seminary entry with sermons by Sev. Paul S. Meinert on The Grace of Christian Giving and The Man Who was Dead from Shoulders Up. Sister Anna Ebert led the thesis offering service for the Mary J. Drexel Home in Philadelphia during vesper at St John’s Church.

Moravian College and Theologica’ Seminary Bethlshemy Meinert Anna Ebert Mary J. Drexel Phiieadelphia Desegmeesses Women's Milce Slonary Society St. John’s Church G. Church A the

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