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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
1
A surprise drill at Zareth High School conducted with Fire Chief Michael Mas of the state labor and industry division achieved a rapid one minute twenty second evacuation. Fire trucks, ambulance, and rescue demonstrations showcased ladder descent and student evacuation under sported alarm conditions.
Nazareth School Board met Monday with all members except A R Snyder in attendance. Treasurer C P Schnerr reported a Sept 1 balance of 41354.57 and Oct 1 balance 61423.12. October receipts were 29000.26 and expenditures 9021.71. Sinking Fund totals 70429.70. Tax collections for October reached 19611.97. Bills 3317.48 approved. Board authorized cremation of 616000.00 par value of 1922 bonds and creation of cremation certificate for Oct 24 adjourned meeting. Bank of Nazareth seeks gym use Nov 16–18 1999 for Palm Products Show. request granted. Bids for 120000.00 Refunding Bonds to be received at Oct 24 adjourned meeting.
The Brotherhood of St John s Lutheran Church town will host a supper meeting tonight in the church basement with Dr J E Swain of Muhlenberg College Allentown delivering a talk on the present European situation The Mothers Class of the Sunday School will serve supper at 6 30 prompt During the meeting officers for the ensuing year will be elected
Members of the Senior Luther League at St. John’s Evang Lutheran Church heard a talk on Being Your Self by Howard Getz during the Monday meeting. William Eberts presided as Lorraine Roth led the prayer and the group planned a Halloween party for October 23 with committees led by June Kellow James Hinkle Dwayne and Phyllis Young William Eberts Marlon Miller Elaine Arnold and Ray Christman.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Fuls hosted a chicken dinner for Doris Fuls birthday. Grandparents Mr and Mrs David Fuls of Stockertown attended along with Mrs Annie Stauffer of Ackermanville and family friend Oscar Hahn and his son Oscar Jr. of Ackermanville.
Mrs. William Korta of North New resigned as superintendent of the Christian Engen Moravian Church. William Miller of South J. was selected to serve as successor.
The preparatory service and the Lord's Supper will be administered by Rev. George S. Kieckner at Arndt's Church on Sunday October 15 at 10 15 A.M.
Northampton and Lehigh counties schedule the second annual corn husking contest for Friday October 20 at Willow Brook Farms Catasauqua PA the site of last year’s event A 9:00 am prelim for six contestants per county leads to an 80 minute main contest from 1:00 pm with rules of the Pennsylvania State Corn Husking Contest and entries welcome at 9:00 am Officials include A Houston as chairman and field marshal with county committee members listed The final county champions advance to the state contest at Old Airport Farm York on October 98 at 1:00 pm
County Agent B L Coleman announces a series of 4-H pig club round-ups to be held this week. Events occur at farms in Plainfield Saucon Valley Forks Township Lower Nazareth Indian Trail and Mt Bethel communities with 4 o’clock start times.
Mrs Annie E Buss aged 53 wife of William B Buss farmer at Northampton County Home died at the home at 12 15 A M Tuesday from complications She was daughter of the late Henry and Levina Fogel of Bethlehem Township A Reform ed Church member and Ladies Aid and a P O of A Nazareth She survives with husband and children Mrs Floyd Smith Bethlehem Mrs Jacob Altemps Plainfield Township Truman Buss Easton Roy Buss at home One brother Joseph Fogel Etztown Funeral from her late home tomorrow at two with Palmersville Church services and burial in adjoining cemetery Rev H J Ehret officiating
The Four County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary meets Saturday October 14 at the Presbyterian Church Summit Hill Pa. Mrs Dorothy Pollweiler is the local delegate Department President Mrs James Paul will attend and attendees should report at the Legion Home South Main St for a 9 30 A M bus departure.
Robert Hitchens Earl Wilkens Arthur LeVan Gerald Arnold and Donala inducted into the local club at the weekly meet. Geary Gunn William Hahn Robert Keck Harold Knecht Herbert Raffetjej and Richard Goodhart to be inducted next week. Members retained include Henry John Byrnes Andrew Sterlachini Edward Prey Kenneth Dech and Edward Williams. Club to defray expenses by selling football pins. Vice president Edward Williams and advisors Henry Felton and Stewart Bady led the meeting.
The engagement of Miss Margaret Ackerman to Edwin Gum was announced at a Saturday evening party at the Ackerman residence. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jay Rutt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanders, and numerous Ackerman relatives with musical selections by Catherine Ackerman.
R. J. Jensen immediate past district governor of 14A spoke to Nagareth Lions on four points praising the club's record. He noted 286 addresses in five years and is a member of the Schuylkill Haven club. Ernest M. Ayres announced a Nazareth Rotary joint meeting for October 23. Guests included John Sensenbach R. K. Yehl and J. Case.
Sunday morning at the local Moravian Church two dozen youths were promoted across departments during Rally Day and Promotion Day services. Names include Gladys Gogel Beatrice Chiamp Margaret McConnell Ruth wavely Clarence Ziegler Jr and Robert Rohn. The Wayside Gathers met Tuesday evening and Wm H Korts led a Bible study. Harvest Home services were held at St Johns Lutheran Church with decorations by local couples. An address by Prof J E Swain of Muhlenberg College was planned for this evening. The program at S J Johns Reformed included scripture George A Smith topics by Mrs G B Searles and Earl Wilkens musical numbers and junior choir anthem. The Intermediate League meets tonight at 7 15 PM. The Republican Council of Women meets Tuesday October 17 at 8 PM at the MCA with county and town candidates as guests.
Mrs Laura Bachman, lately from Nazareth to Allentown, quietly observed her 12th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 8 while staying at Rev Charles D Kreiders home West Center Street Bank Street. She spent the day at Mr and Mrs Charles Engles home in Hecktown with Mr and Mrs Roth present.
Local merchants plan numerous Halloween window displays by October 31 under American Legion direction. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated windows. Nazareth Hardware Company showcases several displays, including a snake display drawing much attention.
The General Committee led by A G Bern reviews progress on a two week Bi Centennial program with new features and an Agriculture Day for Northampton districts. A 3000 seat tent will host events and rain plans. Fulmer urges end of month subscription drive and November 1 reporting with a full contact checkup of individuals and businesses.
A circular letter informs Nazareth High School parents about the Mantoux test for athletics participation. It asks them to return a Consent Sheet and indicate willingness to pay a $2.00 fee for an X-ray if the test is positive, returning the sheet to Mrs Knecht, the school nurse.
Samuel T. J. Bennett of Ohio district governor spoke to the local Rotary Club on vocation service heart of Rotary. He was introduced by president Ed Cassler and met with the board before the dinner. The group plans to attend an inter-city meeting in Easton on October 19 at 6 30 PM with Allentown and Bethlehem clubs. Judge Barthold will speak next week on American citizenship. Guests included George Shillinger and B L Coleman of Easton.
Four women and one man totaling 342 years were honored at a Mey er family reunion held at the A F Meyer home in Runcreft Parish Bushkill Township near Clearfield. Guests included Mary Becker Ellen Scholl Clinton Hagenbuch A F Meyer and many relatives from Clearfield Nazareth Bethlehem Cross Roads and nearby towns.
A Woman's Missionary Society event hosts sessions Monday afternoon and evening October 16 at 2 30 and 7 45 P M in the Evangelical Church. Rev L B Stahl leads with Miss Verna S Hertsler speaking, joined by conference officers as Bangor Pen Argyl Easton area representatives and invited members of nearby societies.
Miss Bertha N. Kaler of 341 Chambers Street Phillipsburg and Brooklyn will marry Howard Sterner of New York City on Friday October 27 at the Little Church Around the Corner. The bride is a former teacher and NYU graduate. the groom works for John R. Thompson Co. in NYC. They will reside at 99 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn after a wedding trip.
A speaker laments the newspaper's faults and blind spots. He rails at missing content and ads while admitting he reads every item and even plans to educate editors. The piece closes with a vivid refrain about his loud protest when the paper does not arrive.
The Nazareth Chamber of Commerce secretary announces the Census of Business and Census of Manufactures will begin January 2 1940. The nationwide survey covers about 1 700 000 retailers 180 000 wholesalers 750 000 service firms 50 000 hotels 50 000 amusements 200 000 contractors 2 500 finance firms and 170 000 manufacturers. Data will include 1939 business volume credit usage stocks payroll and employment.
A PTA session is planned for tonight October 12 at 1 45 PM in the high school. Vocal selections and an address by William M Bennett Jr will highlight the event. A social hour with refreshments follows the business portion and a prize will be awarded to the home room with the largest attendance of parents and friends.
The ceremony at the Main Street Methodist Church in Suffolk united a local groom, David Arthur g, and a bride, daughter of Mrs. Starvey Butler. Officiant Rev. A L Franklin presided as palm-decorated aisles and hymns by Norfolk musicians accompanied the service. The bride wore white satin with a long sleeve silhouette and carried a white prayer bouquet, presented by her brother-in-law Dr. John Belend Ellison.
The Sons of Union Veterans No. 20 and their Auxiliary announce a card party at the Bagis Centre Square on Friday October 39th. Proceeds support their veterans’ activities.
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