Husking Champion Kline Leads State Contest Close Finish
Kline of Easton R1 wins the Lehigh Valley husking title in a tight finish with 17.6 bushels in 80 minutes. Marvin of Northampton R2 takes second with 16.1 bushels after deductions. Third place goes to Stein of Northampton R2 with 15.9 bushels.
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Que Kline
Easton R
Lehigh
Northampton
Lehigh Valley
Marvin
Kline
Kleppinger
Omaty
George Stein
Northampea R. 2
Moravian Church Dedicates Refurbished Sunday School Room
The Moravian Church dedicated its improved Sunday school room with a dedicatory sermon by Paul de Schweinitz D D. The service featured anthems The Glorious and We Praise Thy and a solo The Prayer by Miss Swavely. The pastor was Rev. Paul Mei fas in charge.
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Paul de Schweinitz
Lehem
Paul
Meifas
Wayhorne
European talk at Bearyang Lions joint meeting
A joint Bearyang Lions meeting at the YMCA auditorium heard Prof. William H. from Easton College discuss Italy France and Poland on the eve of war. He shared experiences from a six month trip and personal views. About 150 members attended chaired by Edward Casler and Ernest M. Ayres. Robert H. Vincent was welcomed as a Rotary member. R L Paff attended as a guest. Next Rotary meeting on Monday will feature W Gwynn of Allentown as state commander of the American Legion.
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Bearyang Lions Clubs
YMCA
William H
Te College
Easton
Italy
France
Poland
Edward Casler
Rosey Club
Ernest M. Ayres
Lions Club
Robert H. Vincent
Rotary Club
R. L. Paff
Rotary Ms
W. Gwynn
Allentown
Feet
American Legion
Mothers Class Hosts Halloween Social at St John’s Church
The Mothers Class of St. John’s Church held a Halloween social in the church social rooms last evening, featuring a tableau and light refreshments for attendees.
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St. John's Church
St John’s Lutheran Church Holds 80th Anniversary Rededication
St John’s Lutheran Church marks its 80th anniversary with a Sunday rededication service at 10 30 am led by Rev Walter C G Weit and a vesper sermon by Rev Ernst P Platteicher Ph D D LL D. Renovations include new organ, pews, wiring, lighting, frescoed chancel and repainted windows. An organ recital follows Monday at 7 30 pm by Dr Harry R Sykes and a Thursday community service.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Walter C. G. Weit
T.M
Allentown
Ernst P. Platteicher
Ministerium of Pennsylvania
Will Deermie
Harry R. Sykes
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lancaster
Sykes
United Lutheran Church In America
Nasareth
Ritcher and Eller
Reading
Church Council
Mess. Lewis , Morris
Thomas Mostenbader
H. C. Snyder
St. John's
Wind Gap Couple to Celebrate 68th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joel Achenbach of Wind Gap celebrate their 68th anniversary on Saturday October 26 They were married in Nazareth on October 28 1871 by Rev E W Reincke The couple lived in Plainfield Township for years with farming work and are active members of Plainfield Reformed Church They have three children Anna Nicholas Ed Smale and Eugene Achenbach plus four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Joel Achenbach
Wind Gap
Nazareth
E. W. Reincke
Plainfield Township
Achenbach
Plainfield Reformed Church
Anna Nicholas
Ed. Smale
Belvidere
N. J
Eugene Achenbach
Emmaus
Scouts To Hold Memorial Services
Mrs Woodrow Jones Troop 3 Girl Scouts explained the court of honor system for awards. Memorial services are set for 3 to 5 pm October 29 at Hope cemetery Hecktown for Dorothy Peters, Schoeneck Moravian cemetery for Catherine Beitel, and Forks cemetery for Elva Puls. Girl Scout bazaar at the M C A on December 3.
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Woodrow Jones
P. m
Dorothy Peters
Hope Cemetery
Hecktown
Catherine Beitel
Schoeneck Moravian Cemetery
Elva Puls
Forks
M.C.A
Reformed Congregation Observes 80th Anniversary
During the 80th anniversary service at St John’s Reformed Church, Rev. Wallace H. Wotring gave a historical address. Greetings were presented by William Bilfies as the choir sang the Haydn anthem The Heavens Are Telling and Hosmer’s Jubilate.
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St. John's Reformed Church
Wallace H. Wotring
D.D
L.L.D
Walter H. Diehl
William Bilfies
Haydn
Hosmer
Statewide Firemen Relief Taxes Go To Local Funds
Auditor General Warren Robb erts approved 920 474 719 from the Foreign Fire Insurance Fund to 1 251 municipalities. Payments go to firemen's relief associations and pension funds per the 1933 act, with each city borough or township treasurer receiving funds to pass to local relief bodies. Northampton County towns listed with specific amounts, followed by report of an old fashioned Snitzing party at Fulmer's Crossing hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Kline.
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Warren R. Roberts
Pennsylvania
Roberts
Northampton County
Bethlehem
Easton
Bath
Bangor
Chapman Quarries
East Bangor
Freemansburg
Hellertown
Nazareth
Northampton
North Catasauqua
Pen Argyl
Portland
Roseto
Wilson
Wind Gap
Allen Township
Bethlehem Township
East Allen Township
Lower Saucon Township
Moore Township
Palmer Township
Plainfield Township
Upper Mt. Bethel
Upper Nasareth
Hallowe en vandalism warning from Borough officials
Nazareth property owners condemn Halloween mischief that damages cars buildings and personal property. Parents and teachers urged to educate children against chalk soap vandalism and defacement as costly unfun. parade invitation for Tuesday at 7:30 PM to join in cautionary merrymaking.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe'en Time
Nazareth
Nazareth Scholastics Hand Palmerton a 32-0 Defeat in Big Home Victory
Nazareth Scholastics dominated Palmerton with 375 yards from scrimmage and a 32 point win at home. Seth’s backs scored six touchdowns aided by strong blocking while Nazareth’s freshmen Weiss and Konci starred in the win. Palmerton’s offense managed only 34 yards and one pass for 56 yards.
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Nazareth
Lehigh Valley
Pa Sokols
Stewartsville Scholastics
Seth
Palmerton
Vince” Konci
Local Priest Transferred to Bucks Co Parish
The account by Rev. Pawl Frenskowki, pastor of Family Catholic, details a narrow escape as he recounts averting the German offensive at the Polish Corridor by two hours. The keynote at a banquet honoring Rev. Frenskowski drew over 250 parishioners in the Holy Family Sick and Relief Society auditorium.
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Pawl Frenskowki
Family Catholic
Frenskowski
Holy Family Sick and Relief Society
Kratz Addresses Youth League on Theme Challenge to Youth
The Rev W A Kratz pastor of the Catasauqua Reformed Church spoke on Challenge to Youth to members of the Young People's League of St John s Reformed Church Tuesday evening. He urged closer relations with other denominations loyalty rediscovery and better use of the body. Earl Wilkens newly elected league president led in charge with Miss Henrietta Werner as counsellor. Songs were led by Miss Mary Noll. The league will meet the first Thursday and third Tuesday of each month.
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W. A Kratz
Catasauqua Reformed Church
Young People's League of
Henrietta Werner
Mary Noll
Past Grands Entertained At Lodge Gathering
Mrs Daniel Siegfried and Mrs Sterling Smith hosted the past grands of Elizabeth Pile Lodge No 870 at the lodge member's home on Mauch Chunk Street Tuesday evening. The group enjoyed a session of Haas and were served refreshments.
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Daniel Siegfried
Sterling Smith
Elizabeth Pile Lodge
Mauch Chunk &T
Haas
Bi Centennial drive returns due at Y Office
J H Fulmer announces all teams soliciting subscriptions for the Bi Centennial must submit complete returns by 8 o'clock November 1 at the MCA. Captains and members across zones must verify names, monies, and records, with representatives if absent.
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J. H. Fulmer
Ways and Means Committee
M.C.A
Mr. Fulmer
Ways and Means
Bath church marks 200th birthday of Rev Johannes H Helfferich
In two Sunday services at Christ Evang and Reformed Church Bath Rev R H Helfferich led observances for the 200th birthday of his great great grandfather Rev Johannes Heinrich Helfferich. Five generations served 167 years in the Reformed Church. The event featured a large 60 voice junior choir, autumnal decor, and two baptismal certificates from 1801 and 1802 shown as artifacts.
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Christ Ev
Reformed Church
Bath
R. H. Helfferich
Johannes Heinrich Helfferich
Helfferichs
Frank 8. Graver
Helfferich
Frank W. Schreiber
Old Zionsville
Lehigh County
Valuable stock lost in flames at Heck town Hanoverville farm
A barn fire on Tony Weiss's Heck town Hanoverville road property destroyed four horses and 19 cows, plus 80 tons of hay 50 bushels of wheat and four tons of corn. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars. Fire units from Nasareth Hecktown and Bethlehem responded. Two of the horses were registered stock bought for 1000 dollars each. The blaze cause undetermined. Mrs H T Steed returned home from St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem after treatment.
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Tony Weiss
Hecktown
Hanoverville
Nasareth
Bethehem
Parade Participants To Register at Legion Home
Citizens of Nazareth and nearby areas are asked to register at the Legion Home for a Veterans dance on November 10 at the Phillipsburg Elks Home. The drive is not authorized by American Legion Post No. 415 Nazareth and no post benefits accrue from ticket sales.
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Nazareth
Phillipsburg Elks
American Legion
American Legion Halloween Parade Set for Tuesday Night
The American Legion parade committee announces the Halloween parade will form on Mauch Chunk Street west of Green Street Tuesday evening October 31 at 7:30. Participants must obtain numbered cards from 4 to 7 pm or 7 to 7:30 pm and display them in line. Judges will stand in front of the Legion Home. prizes awarded after the decision, with winners required to pick up prizes before midnight. The parade emphasizes American character and prohibits foreign symbolism, inviting community groups to join.
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American Legion Parade Committee
Hallowe'en
Mauch Chunk St
Green St
the Legion
Mauch Chunk Andington Sts
Main
Broad
Evergreen
Belvidere St
Legion Home
Naxarete Woman's Club
Legion
Chattist Sociation
Tas
Pai
Legion Parade
Nazareth School Board sells 120000 Refunding Bonds
The Nazareth School Board adjourned meeting awarded the 120000 Nazareth School District Refunding Bonds at 102128 to Mackey Dunn and Co Inc Philadelphia yielding 1 65 percent after accrued interest. The board also called all outstanding 44 7 8 bonds of the 1930 issue on April 1 1940, retiring the district debt at 10000 per year.
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Nazareth School Board
W. M. Bennett, Jr
Nazareth
Mackey, Dunn and Co., Inc
Philadelphia
Final Board of Review of Boy Scouts in Nazareth Area
A district board of review for Boy Scouts met Thursday evening at the Nazareth M C A social rooms. Tatamy Troop No 44 had two youths tested for merit badges and second class scouting with plans for a court of honor on October 26.
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Nazareth
Belfast
Tatamy
Hecktown
Stockertown
Nazareth M.C.A
Gilbert Bastian, Jr
William Neway
Nazareth ¥.M.C.A
Boards of Honor
Ralph Shook
Wallace Keen, Jr
George Kahler
Board of Review and Court of Honor
Edward Kneller
William Monprode
Charles Cassano
Charles Paukowitz
Theodore Schafer
Whitefield Daughters of America Hold Halloween Masquerade
Members of Whitefield Council No. 183 Daughters of America held their annual Hallowe en masquerade party at KGE Hall with music by the Variety Girls Stockertown. Prizes were awarded for prettiest Letticia Paynter, most original Moselle Sweitzer, funniest Beatrice Price, weekly prize to Carrie Holland. A second Tuesday in November card party was announced and the council plans an annual masquerade at Mrs Katie Weaver home on North Main Street hosted by Mrs Weaver and Lucy Ott.
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Whitefield Council
Daughters of America
KGE Hall
Stockertown
Moselle Sweitzer
Letticia Paynter
Beatrice Price
Carrie Holland
Com
Katie Weaver
North Main St
Weaver
Lucy Ott
Card Club Entertained by Miss Cynthia Knauss
Miss Cynthia Knauss entertained her card club at her home on South Green Street on Tuesday evening, where a game of 600 was played and refreshments were served to members.
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Cynthia Knauss
South Green St
First Period Brer Rabbit Molasses Recipe Contest Closes
The first period for the Brer Rabbit Molasses Recipe Contest closes Saturday with five weekly prizes and a chance at a year supply of groceries or $500. Miss Pearl Schnerr will judge submissions from local schools. Winners advance to the national contest.
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Pearl Schnerr
Brer Rabbit Molasses Company
Particuars
Aged Physician Attends Services in Philadelphia
Dr. Calvin Knerr of Philadelphia remains a practicing physician at ninety years old, still active in medical service with his wife by his side.
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Calvin Knerr
Philadelphia
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Vians
Hallowe'en Social
City of
State of Kaneaste
Edwin Gerner
Mrs. Gratt Quinter
Park St
Harvey C. Snyder
Scouts
Deive Tax Fund
Moravian Stars
Add Power
Bucks CO
Young Peoples League
H. T. Steed
South Broad St
St. Luke's Hospital
ayAee
BOY Scouts
D. OF A
Hallowe'en Party
Card Club
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