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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
A tentative bi centennial program is released for public perusal and comment in Nazareth. The schedule outlines planned events and activities recognizing the town’s 1940 bicentennial, inviting community input and participation.
Citizens urged to review tentative 1940 Bi Centennial plans presented by R B Fortuin, Nazareth Program Committee chair. Committee notes many events will be free and the celebration aims to surpass any before, with final realization dependent on subscriptions. details to be published after more committee work.
The Vigilance Hose Co sponsors the second Nazareth World’s Fair excursion planned for Sunday October 1. Details are limited but the Lehigh and New England R. will run passengers out of town, connecting with Valley Road, with no boat ride to allow more time at the fair. Further details will appear next week.
Unsightly rural mail boxes detract from scenic beauty along highways and reduce home value. The Department stresses proper selection and upkeep, noting boxes not in good condition hinder mail delivery and expose mail to the elements. Continued on Page Five.
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Eads past grand win Dornblaser presided as Lodge No 1 elected president of the Pie alley Past Gights Asso at the September meeting Gap William H DeHaven retiring president of Lehighton presided New officers chosen include Howard Ringer East Mauch Chunk Lodge No 1006 first vice E F Rabenold Constantine Lodge No 1113 Allentown second vice Joseph Dewalt Butztown member of Freeman Lodge No 294 Freemansburg third vice Robert D Arner Lehigh Lodge No 83 Allentown secretary Edgar B
The Nazareth Woman's Club began its fall session with Dr J Edgar Swain Muhlenberg College discussing Europe in Turmoil. New president Mrs R B Fortuin presided as group sang before the talk. The budget chair Mrs Charles Frack announced the club has 172 members. A Northampton County Federation of Clubs meeting is set for Oct 11 at Nasareth Moravian Church. Refreshments followed with many hostesses listed.
The Farm Show committee of the Second National Bank met to plan an event at Nazareth High School gym on November 16 17 and 18. State College professor Dennis will speak Friday evening. Saturday afternoon features two rural groups presenting one act plays followed by movies and a music program. The committee aims for a larger, higher quality exhibit than previous years.
Harrisburg reports definite indications that fatal highway accidents involving intoxicated drivers are decreasing in Pennsylvania. John G Feinour, director of the PTF Safety Bureau, says performance over the past year and a half shows progress in reducing motor vehicle accidents tied to drunken driving, with 1938 figures lowest since the repeal of the 18th Amendment.
Members of the Lions Club gathered for a bi monthly session to view a Red Cross First Aid demonstration by Penn Dixie team showing resuscitation in shock and splinting techniques. Ernest M Ayres, the club president, introduced them. The board approved 615 PM meetings and the September 26 talk by Congressman Francis E Walter on New Dams in the Delaware.
The Nazareth Choral Society reorganized for the coming season at E. Schneebeli's home. Fall rehearsals begin September 25 at the M C A, aiming for a December 5 concert and a membership drive to reach at least 100 by 1940. Officers elected: Mrs. Earl Stroman president, Mrs. W Calvin Nickel vice president, Mrs. Wilmer Heyer treasurer, Mrs. Charles W Shafer secretary, E Schneebeli director. Accompanists: Charles Hess and Daniel Rohn.
Acting secretary Stewart C. Bady announced a free aviation lecture hosted by Lehigh Aircraft Company of Allentown in partnership with local enthusiasts. Edwin W. Bradley, school director and Aircraft division sales manager, and Chief Pilot Dick D. John will discuss What makes an airplane fly. The event targets service clubs in Allentown and Bethlehem with no admission charged and broad public invitation.
Mr and Mrs W H Best of Macada observed fifty years of marriage on September 12 with a Sunday chicken and waffle dinner at Miller s Hotel in observance shifted due to the primary election and the couple s political interests.
Nazareth School Board met at Nazareth High School Monday with all members present. President Wm. Bennett Jr. presided. Treasurer C. Seinerr reported a balance of 18,528.21 on August 1 1939 with August receipts totaling 30,616.10 and expenditures since August 1 of 7,789.74 leaving a balance of 41,354.57 on September 1. The sinking fund balance as of September.
Members of the Nazareth Rod and Gun Club gathered at the American Legion Home for their first session since May and set meetings for every second Monday. Joan Knecht presided, one new member joined bringing total to 120. Morris Stewart county game warden spoke on Game Conservation and outlined the amendments to the new game code and propagation methods.
Adam Heckman of Moorestown celebrated his 87th birthday with a family gathering at his home. Born September 7, 1854, he remains in the same house with three children Howard of Clearfield, Mrs. Harvey Schaffer, and Mrs. Joseph Heintzelman. Attendees included Harvey Schaffer, John and Lillian Locker, John Wessels and children Anna and Jack, Frank Heintzelman, and Anna Dech of Trenton.
An elaborate church and musical program opens at Christ Reformed Church Little Moore Township this Sunday September 17 with Rev H D Clauss leading the 10 am service Dr J W Meminger of Lancaster preaches at 2 30 pm and the Roth sisters entertain A 7 30 pm program follows Dinner and supper will be served by the Ladies Aid Society All are invited Entering Moravian College Robert Freeman son of Mr and Mrs Green enters Moravian College after serving with the ll squad at Camp Greyhound Delaware N J and a Nazareth High School 1938 graduate noted for football and basketball
The General Bi Centennial Committee announces a roster of local housing facilities for visitors during June 22 to July 7 1940. Nazareth and nearby residents are asked to register their rooming or boarding offers by filling the form and sending it to The Item Office promptly.
The Northampton County girls 4-H club held Achievement Day at Farmersville Church on September 9. One hundred thirty-five members from clothing, wardrobe, food and health, baking, and room improvement clubs presented summer projects including aprons, dresses, wood mend, room plans, table settings, menus, and recipe boxes.
Brownie Day Camp at Black Rock featured dramatics arts and crafts nature and a Camp Fire. Brownies from Pack No 1 and Pack No 2 flew up into Girl Scouting with several receiving awards for attentiveness and interest. Grace Breinig led the day camp withCarl H Beitel in charge of the Fly up. other assistants included Mrs Shhoenenberger Mrs McGonigle Mrs Heyer and Kathleen Kienzle.
The notice notes the Harvest Festival at Arndt's Church led by Rev. George B. Kleckner Lutheran pastor. It will take place Sunday September 17 at 10 15 A M with decorations music and a sermon honoring the traditional day.
The Nazareth Woman's Democratic Club met Tuesday with presiding officer Mrs Ellen Schoch and 25 members present. It announced the annual banquet will be at Nazareth Inn on Friday evening October 6. A special meeting is scheduled for October 3 to discuss further details.
Senior Luther League of St John’s Lutheran church held its first meeting of the season as a covered dish social. Rev G Zeller of Moravian College spoke on Checking Up On Yourself. Marlon Miller led prayer, Dwayne Young led Scripture, Gerald Batt played piano, and William Eberts with Dwayne Young directed a community sing at the dinner table.
Local returns reveal Howard Koch top Democrat in Nazareth countywide tally with THA. Russell Snyder second with 745 Democratic votes, George A. Kubilus 736, while Stanley J. Fehr leads Republicans with 357 for District Attorney and T McKeen Chidsey 350 for Judge. Prothonotary W E Prankenfield 340. Council races loom in wards one through three amid close totals.
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