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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
3
An elderly Nazarene visitor at The ITEM office urges readers to reject propaganda and think for themselves. He links the mottoes of peace with wartime rhetoric and cautions against counterfeit currency and mass debt, arguing union and commonsense as bulwarks against war.
The PFT Safety Bureau lauds Schoolboy Patrols for reducing child fatalities on Pennsylvania streets. About 20 000 to 25 000 boys will serve until next June guarding crossings. Officials note a 50 percent drop in under 15 fatalities since 1928, crediting patrols, schools, and motorists. Nazareth emphasizes pride in its local patrol.
252 members registered for a reunion featuring devotions by Rev. Kenneth Masteller of Trenton and greetings from president James Masteller of Bloomsburg. Officers re-elected and newly elected include Clement Marsteller as vice president and Florence Masteller as secretary. Prizes awarded for age and distance, with special honors for largest family and travelers from Lilly and Bethlehem. Next reunion scheduled for Labor Day at Jeetown Park. Mrs Howard Schoeneberger celebrates 41st birthday. couple marks 55th wedding anniversary.
Northampton voters face a ten year term with incumbent Judge William G. Barthold running after a year on the bench. His poise and wisdom have earned broad public approval and commendation across the county for his decisions and conduct.
The article profiles Judge Barthold highlighting his rise on the bench of Bethlehem Pennsylvania, his leadership in Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts, and his reputation among Republicans and Democrats. It notes his family background, marriage to Frances Werkheiser, religious involvement, and community service as key facets of his public image.
Opinion favors retaining judges proven efficient with sentiment strong for election of Judge Barthold to his first full term in order to continue serving the people of Northampton County.
The article notes Hawk family reunion attendees: Leon A. Stemler treasurer Clarence A. Hawk Northampton Jennie E Shupp Kresgeville Elizabeth Frantz Junkletown and Winifred C Fink Allentown registrars. The oldest Hawk John Hawk Effort 84 and oldest non Hawk Rev F W Smith Gilbert 86. Walter P Hawk Maplewood N J five months youngest Hawk. Malvin LeRoy Meekes Long Pond two months youngest non Hawk. Ulysses Hawk Spokane Wash traveled 3000 miles longest distance won prize. Largest family Nesquehoning head Herbert Hawk family nine members.
The fifth Masteller-Marsteller family reunion gathered at Kutztown Park on Labor Day. Attendees shared memories and photo albums in a community event marking the families’ longstanding ties.
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