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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
4
An analysis by the National Consumers Tax Commission finds 56 percent of government revenue hidden in retail costs. A Gallup poll shows one in four voters believes they pay no taxes. The piece cautions about politicians masking taxes to mislead the public.
Washington opens a special congressional session amid tension as lawmakers face whether to keep the arms embargo or alter neutrality policy. The President has urged a careful, informed decision, while Congress holds ultimate constitutional responsibility for the nation’s path between war and peace.
Schoeneck Church near Nazareth marks 177 years with services led by Calvary Methodist Choir Easton and Schoeneck senior choir. Visiting pastors will give greetings. Holy Communion follows at 4 30 PM. Historic overview traces church origin to 1751 1752 and building milestones through 1889 1930s renovation.
The team is heavier and faster than earlier predictions and should be stronger on offense this year. The defense remains solid, with scrimmages cut short to prevent injuries. The squad works on forward pass defense and time plays this week as one of the school’s best backfields is expected.
Johnny Byrnes and Jimmy Starner will start at back positions with Joseph Yandrositz at fullback as the offense takes shape. The pivot battle includes Robert Platts and John Lakey while reserves include Raymond Granda and Mike Tarnok. Captain Henry Byrnes and Ken neth Dech fill end posts, with Richard Goodhart at receiver. Ed ward Williams or Benj Wanderly contend for tackle spots, and a guard battle features William Hahn Robert Keck Alfred Fisch and Mike Franczak while Edward Klusko and Robert Hitchens vie for center. The high school band and cheerleaders will be present for the opener. Schedule lists games from Sept 30 to Nov 23 with one open date on Nov 18.
Archers hold their third annual closed tournament with Len Shannberger hitting 325 yards. Edgar Oswald wins the men's clout with 140 points. Ladies tally include Isabel Knecht 1424, Marjorie Dietrich 1299, Pauline DeReamer 880, Dorothy Shannberger 841. Isabel Knecht captains the ladies arrow and clout wins.
The L and N Railway seeks approval to abolish a grade crossing and build a new crossing where State Highway Route 17108, relocated, will cross the Pennsylvania Railroad in Lawrence Township Clearfield County. The department also seeks approval to alter a crossing where Route 39049 crosses one Ironton Railroad track in North Whitehall Township Lehigh County and to allocate the work costs.
The report calls hidden taxes levied on producers and distributors as the cause of higher consumer prices. It notes 1935 Nazareth food sales were 671 000 and that the commission cites nationwide totals similar to 1935 estimates.
Camp 315 Patriotic Order of Americans met in Eagle Hall Centre Square with Cora Beers chairing. Chaplain Alice Billheimer led devotions, Evelyn Messinger reported finances, and several members were listed as ill. Jennie Frantz read a poem Friendship and an October 4 meeting time was announced. A surprise party honored Miss Molly Toth at Casa Mana Hall Brookridge New Jersey.
Games and dancing filled the evening as Clyde Higgens and his Tophatters provided the music. Miss Toth received many beautiful and useful gifts. Attendees included Eleanor Toth, George Sidnick, Nona Mondovics, Francis Connel, Jean Smith, Joseph Merola, Mary Sokastis, John Groller, Bally Merlo, George Talpas, Josephine Sousa, Louis Merola, Agnes Manth, Charles Brown, Connie Rodger, Melvin Hoaglan, Dottie Miller, John Davis, Helen Mansfield, Alfred Fety, and guest of honor Miss Molly Toth with Peter Klopic.
The article notes barley plants in Pennsylvania under state extension guidance. Barley yields about twice per acre compared with wheat and is valued as feed for stock and hay, highlighting its suitability for farms and broader adoption prospects.
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