Safecrackers Hit Nazareth Post Office Safe
Four men attempted to loot Nazareth Post Office at 2 30 am using acetylene and oxygen equipment to crack the safe. A tear gas bomb exploded, alarms sounded, and the burglars fled after discovery. Miss Marion Hangen and LeRoy Bowser aided the response as fire crews and police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hangen
Fetherofl
LeRoy Bowser
Forth Main St
Fie
Green St
Glarm
Fethal
Traffic Advisory Warns of Heavy Labor Day Weekend Travel
The Motor Club urges drivers to use alternate routes to ease congestion on main highways. Safety Director Edward Geran says early departures reduce delays and that rushing increases risk and penalties. Traffic loads will peak Monday night as travelers head to holiday destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rontene Futomobile Club
Qubbin
Edward Geran
Nazareth Proclaims Fall Motion Picture Celebration
Burgess C. C. Miller proclaims September 1 in Nazareth as a special observance of Motion Pictures Greatest Year. The notice urges citizens to participate in the fall celebration and enjoy the new fall list of motion pictures prepared by studios to showcase cinema as prime entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Conrad C. Miller
Nazareth
Motion
C. C. Miller
Burgess
Union Scholars of Jackson Union Reunion at Bushkill Park
Sunday Sept ith at 2 00 p m the annual reunion of officers teachers and scholars who attended Jackson Sunday School in Forks Township will be held at Bushkill Park. Arthur Lambert the Association President. program of speakers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Forks Township
Bushkill Park
Bell School
Flourishing Union School
Arthur 8. Lambert
United States and Hawaiian Islands trip summary
An account notes a journey to Hawaii with extended visits in Honolulu and Florida. The party drove Northern route to the coast and returned via the Southern route to Florida, with stopovers along the Atlantic, including St. Petersburg and Miami. A Sunday evening viewing of trip highlights occurred at the home of Mrs. Helen Sandt Lehr with multiple Brockertown and Easton residents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Ernest P. Lewis
Honolulu
Florida
Atlantic
St. Petersburg
Miami
William Carling
Easton
R. 1
Frank Carling
J. A. Fetheroll
Charles Lehr
C. E. Sandt
Helen Sandt Lehr
B. F. Taylor
Brockertown
J. J. Groner
The Public School Keeps Adapting Across Decades
Dr. Lester K. Ade notes dramatic shifts in public education from 1890 to 1935 and beyond. School attendance rose from 1.4 percent to 73 percent, secondary enrolment jumped from 250,000 to over 6,000,000, and course offerings expanded from nine fields to more than 250 distinct subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester K. Ade
America
Safety meeting at Lone Star cement plant
Over 100 employees gathered Friday in the machine shop for a safety program led by Dr. Beck Ad. G. Beck spoke on eye impurities while A Spetch discussed goggles and Becky Bello performed accordion selections. Joseph H. Heintzleman chaired. Edmund Champion announced a plant picnic for workers and families at Bushkill Park on September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Beck
Lone Star Cement Plant
A. Spetch
Becky Bello
Exch
Charles Schandt
Joseph H. Heintzleman
Edmund C Champion
Bushkill Park
Boy Hurt While Greeting Father in Nazareth
Nine year old George McConnell Jr. was injured Sunday evening in Nazareth when he ran from his home to greet his father who had just returned from Pittsburgh. He sustained facial and forearm lacerations and lost significant blood. The Nazareth ambulance transported him to St. Luke’s hospital in Bethlehem where he was treated and convalesced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McConnell, Jr
George D. McConnell
North Broad &I
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bethlehem
George
Lorraine
Pittsburgh
Nazareth
Visitor from Abroad Reuniting with Twin Sister in New York
A fragment reports a visitor from abroad arriving in New York to be with her twin sister Stella Woolterton Reed of land. The nearby text mentions Miss spend several months with her sister Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Doll and family, indicating a family visit spanning months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Woolterton Reed
Land
New Saturday
T. B. Doll
Borough Park Diamond Expansion Adds New Acreage
The Borough Park diamond gains 2.98 acres in a purchase closed this week. The triangular northern corner, part of Schoeneck Farms, increases space for a better field with plans for new bleachers and improved arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Park
Schoeneck Farms
Serenade for Newlyweds at Kahler Home
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maddock were serenaded at the Kahler home on East Walnut Street after their recent wedding. Cards and games followed with refreshments. attendees included numerous wives and widows of local residents. Prizes awarded to Agnes Kreamer Ray Osterstock Alma Howell and Mabel Eyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Maddock
Maddock
Charles Kahler
East Walnut St
James A. Fetheroll
Agnes Keene
Katie Schissler
William Metz
Tillie George
Frank Serfass
Milton Jones
Walter Clewell
Ray Osterstock
Mae Rodgers
George Hartzell
Eva Laubach
Leslie Milkovits
Carrie Nagle
Edward Hellman
Mabel Eyer
Carroll Meyers
Charles Millheim
Alma Howell
Frank Kemmerer
Agnes Kreamer
Francis Knecht
Elsie Fleischman
Robert Follweiler
Mildred Kahler
Wilson Serfass
Elsie Kahler
Registration Deadlines Urged For November Vote
Voters recall the registration rule many must meet by October 6 to vote on November 8. Young voters reaching age eligibility must register, and those who moved must re register or change party by mail if within the same county. Some text notes in district moves require in person re registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exce
Philadelphia
Family Reunions Highlight Shi mer Kin at Lower Saucon
J Myron Shimer of Philadelphia reelected president of the Shimer family at a Saturday reunion in the Lower Saucon Church grove. Officers named included W Robert Shimer Bethlehem first vice president Edward B Shimer Tatamy second vice president and Stewart A Shimer Bethlehem third vice president. A 40 year reunion history, reading by W Robert Shimer, recalled the first gathering at the original Shimer home near Shimer ton, now Redington. The group noted descendants from Indiana Austria and other areas and honored ancestors with hymns and a bronze tablet in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Myron Shimer
Philadelphia
Shimer
Lower Saucon Church Grove
W. Robert Shimer
Bethlehem
Vce
Edward B. Shimer
Tatamy
Stewart A. Shimer
Allen R. Shimer
Lloyd A. Shimer
Harry W
Robert
Edward
Harry W. Shimer
Shimersville
Richard C. Shimer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Charles Jerome Shimer
Pen Argy
Leonhart Scheimer
Austria
Samuel Shimer
Allentown
W. J. Coulter
Middletown
Lackawaxen
A. Shimer
Charles J. Shimer
L. Shimer Serfass
Easton
Charles L. Shimer
Jacob Scheimer
Shimers
America
Zenith Shimer
Oklahoma City
Richard Shimer Dollinger
Hellertown
Hess Family Holds 22nd Reunion At Central Park
Hess Joseph R Reichard a Wisconsin student delivered the principal address at the 22nd Hess family reunion at Central Park on Saturday. More than 200 attended. Opening remarks were given by Raymond K Hess Bethlehem president. Entertainment featured a guitar solo Darwin Hess Bedminster recitation and a piano duet Luther Hess Wilson Zion Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess Joseph R. Reichard
University of Wisconsin
Hess
Central Park
Raymond K. 8. Hess
Bethlehem
Darwin Hess
Bedminster
Luther Hess Wilson
Zion Hill
Bargain Building Values Stressed In Local Drive
Nazareth residents join a cooperative ad push stressing lower costs and modern features of new homes. Campaign cites 25 to 40 percent more home value for money, cheaper financing, and 15 notable improvements in today’s houses. Local sponsors include Blue Mt. Construction Water Co and Nazareth banks and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Nazareth
Blue Mt. Const. Water Co
Roy T. Fehnel
Thoas Prawczak
Farmers Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Farmers Union Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Paul W. Heckman
Morris Kahler
William J. Messinger
Nazareth A A reorganizes Nazareth A A Gridders
The Nazareth A A football club reorganizes with open practice sessions at the municipal park field starting this evening. Coach Jack Reitze directed about fifteen youths last week and more are expected as the team aims to field one of the boroughs best squads with civic minded support from Att. Stanley Fehr and a large membership drive targeting 500 to 1000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth Scholas
Municipal Park
Jack Reitze
Att
Stanley Fehr
Fehr
Charles P. Schnerr
Samuel Douglas
Warren Breiniger
William Moyer
William Monprode
Elbert Was
Elwood Hoch
Tom DeBeamer
M.C.A
Leon Brong
Republican Club Organizes Definite Group with Officers
A Republican club outlines its leadership with John Michel as vice president and Florence Mitchell as secretary while Monprode serves as treasurer. Directors include George A Harley, P Weisley, Paw Day, Clifford Taylor, and Con red Miller. The first regular meeting is set for tonight at the YMCA. A second registration is announced for September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgapublican Club
John Michel
Lorence Mitchell
Im Monprode
Clowtz
George A . Harley P. Weisley
Paw Day
Clifford Taylor
Conred
Miller
Moorestown Township Church Notes and Events
Rev H D Clauss returns to duties after vacation at Penn State. Home Coming service at Salem Church Moorestown on Sunday September 4 with Rev Frank W Smith from Gillets Monroe County as speaker. Centennial reunion at Petersville Church celebrated with all day program Saturday September 10. founded in 1750 as the oldest church in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Clauss
Eur
Moore Township
Penn State
Salem
Moorestown
Frank W. Smith
Gil|etts
Monroe County
Petersville
Sunday at Salem Church Moorestown Service Schedule
Salem Union Church Moorestown announces Sunday Sept 4 events starting with Sunday School at 9 and a German language service, followed by a 1 30 pm afternoon service with Rev Frank Smith of Gilberts as a speaker. Evening program at 6 by the Ladies Aid Society features Rev George Kleckner from Nazareth and return of former organist Mrs H P Koch and choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Union Church
Moorestown
Frank Smith
Gilberts
Ladies Aid Society
George Kleckner
Nazareth
H. P. Koch
District 4 Republicans Meet in Nazareth Area
A Nazareth area Republican gathering was held at the Nazareth Inn with John R. Chidsey, chair of county registration, speaking on registration. Attendees included Stanley J. Fehr, Myrtle B Applebaugh, Charles G. Herb, and many committeemen and spouses from Nazareth Town Upper Nazareth Bath Chapman Quarries Bushkill Tatamy Lower Nazareth Lower Nazareth Townships and related entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Nazareth Inn
John R. Chidsey
Mr. Chidsey
Stanley J. Fehr
Town
Harley P. Weisley
Myrtle B Applebaugh
Charles G. Herb
John Chidsey
Easton
Conrad C. Miller
Clarence D. Mitchell
Florence Weisley
Jacob V. Danicher
R. P. Johnson
Tatamy
Emma Sherer
Surprise Party For Heilman at New Belvislere Home
A surprise party celebrated the Heilman family's new Belvislere and Liberty Street home on Saturday evening. Attendees included Joseph Kern and family of Newark, Frank Kern and children, George ReMagon, Charles Kern, Mae Bair of Bangor, Kathryn Bonatein of Easton, Danlid Wagner of Wind Gap, and Sylvester Kern of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heilman
Belvislere
Liberty Sts
Joseph Kern
Newark
N.J
Frank Kern
Kathryn
Clay
Frank
George ReMagon
Charles Kern
Mae Bair
Bangor
Kathryn Bonatein
Easton
Danlid Wagner
Wind Gap
Family gathering marks 51st wedding anniversary
A 51st wedding anniversary observance for Mr. and Mrs. John Bartholomew of Bath Pa was held at Riverview Beach on Sunday afternoon. A luncheon followed with attendees including Frank Edelman Howard Bartholomew Marian Reinhard the Youngs Arndts Mack and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview Beach
Delaware
John Bartholomew
Bath
Frank H. Edelman
Howard Bartholomew
Marian Reinhard
Frank Young
Dewey Arndt
George Mack
John Young
Catherine Haldeman
Kenneth Young
Gerald Mack
Phyllis Young
Marlene Mack
Dwayne Young
Richard Young
Bernice Arndt
Vaetla Arndt
Larue Arndt
Williamsport Couple Wed At Hecktown Dryland Church
Paul E. Waltz of Williamsport married Ethel D. Fehr daughter of Rev W F Fehr at Hecktown Dryland Church Monday afternoon. Rev J A Klick officiated with Daniel Rohn playing the wedding march. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned to reside in Johnson City N Y where Mr Waltz will teach in the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Waltz
Williamsport
Ethel D. Fehr
W. F. Fehr
Hecktown Dryland
J. A. Klick
Daniel Rohn
Johnson City
Waltz
Sunday School Services and Local Social Notes
Sunday School on Sunday at 9 o'clock followed by Harvest Home services by Rev. H. D. Clauss at 10 15 A M. William Dillinger called on John Dornbach and family. Some local people attended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Schlegel at Bnyders Church. Joseph Bergstresser stays with the Zeliners and works for Fred Nagel on the Easton outskirts. Mr and Mrs Ulysses Fehner of Northampton R 1 spent an evening with the Miltenverger couple. Frank Mayo Hattie Shafer Mamie Stout and Robert Graver recently visited the Zellners. Mickey Schaub of New York City spent the weekend with the Strouse family on Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvest Home
H. D. Clauss
William Dillinger
John Dornbach
Henry Schlegel
Bnyder’ S
Joseph Bergstresser
Elmer Zeliner
Fred Nagel
Easton
Ulysses Fehner
Northampton
R. 1
Harvey Miltenverger
Frank Mayo
Hattie Shafer
Mamie Stout
Robert Graver
Elmer Zellner
Northampton muddle audits and salaries questioned
A long, disputed correspondence from Northampton County critics questions a $142,000 audit cost and $48,000 losses, alleges improper salary changes for officeholders, and hints at county home doctor fees. It claims oversight failures and calls for an audit by the commissioners, citing tax burdens and alleged mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton County
Nazareth
Ola
Northampton
Inquirer
Feela Mae
Dale Saugha
Geldt Savva Aus Wien
Ebbas
Voss
Ned
Dade
Ferdala
Dale Gregha Alles
Dale Gregha Nix
Dale Leight
Schwetzha Funde Register of Wills
Denna Orphans Court
Charlie Steinmets
Howard Raub
Greicha
Stubba
Entertained at Fulmer's Crossing by local families
A small gathering at Fulmer's Crossing included Mr and Mrs Granville and families, Mr and Mrs Prands, and Aim Emery Engler with others from Gumdey and Emery Engier. Attendees listed include BP, Aira de Gum, and several local sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Fulmer
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Postal Department
Wien
Scholars OF Jackson Union
Het
Queen City Gospel Four
L.tor
Paul Kauffman
Clarene Kauffman
Betty Curran
Charles Kauffman
Mennonite Brethren In Christ
DR. Beck
Boy
Boro Park
John Moore
Gary Moore
Dana Week
Miss. Main St
Rev. Moore
The
Presbyterian Church
Danville
Elmer Clive
Fords
N. J
Arlene Mildred Serfass
Wallie Serfas
Saylorsburg
Alfred 8. Roeder
East Greenville
Charles Monroe
Bender’s
Bender's Church
Plainfeld Township
W. 8. Harris
Asher Abel
Badgor
Union
A. J. Schankel
Salem Evangelical Church
Schankel
Lloyd Pratchey
Mount Gilead
North Carolina
Sally Achenbach
Nazareth A. A
Republican Club
Frank W. Melvin
Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission
Pennsylvania Historical Commission
Salem Church
Mickey Schaub
New York City
Mrs
Robert Strouse
Park Street
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