The Nazareth Item

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AN   INDEPENDENT   FAMILY   NEWSPAPER,   DEVOTED   TO   LITERATURE.   LOCAL   AND   GENERAL   INTELLIGENCE.
VOL. XXXI
NAZARETH, PA , THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 1921.
No. 4
First Community Xmas Tree for Nazareth in Centre Square
On Christmas Eve—Inspiring Program Artanged
To Begin About 8:30 P. M.—Proceeds
To Be Devoted "Tiny Tim Fund"
The committee in charge of the detaiLs have been busy iu making the final arrangements for .Nazareth's first Community Christmas Tree to be decorated and illuminateil in the Square on Christmas Eve, The men of the "Y," electricians and business men have entered into the spirit of the matter with such general and hearty co-operation that this tirst tree promises to be only the flr,sf of a long line of Christmas trees which will bring joy to the hearts ot our children for generations to come. We are sure that everybody will turn out, bringing their Cliristmas spirit with them, and make this a happy, friendly, neighborly occasion.
The following program has been arranged to begin at about S,,'SO on ChrhJtmas Eve:
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing ", ,  The Y, M, C, A.  Cornetists
"Silent Night"..To be hummed by everybody, accompanied by the Choristers of the various Chtirches
"Come  Hither Ye Faithful"	
 Chorus and "Y" Cornetists
"The Light of the World is Jesus"  Chorus and "Y" Cornetists
"Praise God From Whom All Bles¬ sings   Flow" liverybody
All of the money gathered iu var¬ ious ways throughout the year by the Dickens Fellowship is devoted to what is called the "Tiny Tim Fund," Tiny Tim is the child in IJlckens' Christmas Carol who went about upon a crutch and had his form sup¬ ported by an iron frara», Tiiis "Tiiiy Tim Fund," therefore, ia devoted to the aid ot crippled children. Those who desire to add to this fund will find Boy Scouts at the entrances o:' the Square, each wearing a star, and bearing a box or bag for the gather¬ ing of gifts, .\fter deducting any ex¬ penses, beyond the generous doim- tions of time, labor, etc, the bnlance of this offering will be devoted tn the  Fellowship's  "Tiny Tim   Fund,"
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ELECTHKAJ, CONTH.ACTOR
Although the strong gales which swept, in over and througli town and the surrounding vicinity ou Sunday morning, no loss of life but other damages were sustain¬ ed in the path of the storm. Among those who had damages done to the roofs of their building are C. D. Kahler, (Jeaj^e Cope, J, H, Fulmer, Clinton Weaver, Oliver Seyfried and Jajpes Kleintop,
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U, G, Altemose, the local electrical contractor, is experiencing a very busy season, having under way the wiring of the Palmer township s::hool building, the local Pennsyl¬ vania Oil Company station. Grey cottage, the homes occupied ty Rev, and .Mrs, William H, Vogler and George Herzing and family, Whit¬ field street.
Llewellyn Hahn, ol Xew street, Nazajeth. au employe of Frank Halui, the contractor, fell from a ladder ~«-hile at work Frid.-iy after- uoon iind landed on the ground a f3W feet below. His right shoulder vetf fractured. Tbe injured man w&s attended by Dr, Sera Beck, of Nazareth, and was later removed to the Easton Hospital
* This is the third consecutive time tliat  he  has  been  a  p7?tient   nt  ih.ii
• institution for treatment t,; iiiimie- 3-ustained. Trou'.jles surely '¦>) ii'i' come singly to Mr, Ilahn,
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On account of laying sewer pipes cn New street, Betlilehem, .Vazureth trolley cars only run to f;!izabelh avenue. North Bethlehem, where passengers were compelled to change cars, A switch has now been placed here connecting the tracks and now Nazarelh trolley cars run through to Broad and Main streets, where pas¬ sengers can change for .VlleMtown,
THE XAZARETH XATIOXAI,
RAXK   APPOINTED  OlARniAX
EXTERT.WXEI) PARTY OF
FKIEXD.S TO TCRKEY DIXXER
Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Schlegel on Sunday proved themselves to be ex¬ cellent host a'nd hostess by enter¬ taining a number of friends to an excellent turkey dinner at their home on Green street. Among those present were Mr, and Mra, James Heckman. Dr. and Mrs, Paul Heck¬ man, Mrs. Maria Best nnd Mr. and :\lrs, William Smith,
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A Merry Christinas
We are gratified today—as never before— for we feel that we have been in position to serve better the needs and demands of our patrons than ever before.
We wish you
A Merry Christmas
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Excellent Xmas Festivities
Arranged In Luth. Church
, ^   'Appropriate Services Will Begin Sunday at 10 A. AL—Large Vested Choir—Sunday School To Render Interesting Program
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LADIES'   HIBLE  CLASS
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CI.AS.S  AT   RITTEI{,SV1I.1.E
Marcus L, Davidson, of R. Xo, 1, r-;itli, has surely accomplished a Picat feat wli,.m he has brought to- .uether the greatest class of Buff Orpingtons ever seen in this state, with 111 buffs lined up for the jndge and 13 breeds exhibiting. This was the -National S, C, Buff Orpington State meet and Davidson's great win in this quality class was remarka¬ ble.
CAMP   FUSE   GIHLS   OlttJAXlZE.
The Nazareth National Bank was appointed guardian hy the Court for Anna A,, Carrie E, and Martha Miksch, minor children of the late ¦Warren Miksch.
SrCCESSFl'L   DEETi   HlXTEItS.
Clayton Heckman and Lester Shafer are among the successful lo¬ cal sportsmen who have returned home from deer-hunting trips during the week-end, each with a fine speci¬ men of buck deer. Both carcasses ¦were on exhibition and were admir¬ ed by many a passer-by.
REV. p. G. BEER ACCEPTS CALL TO PASTORATE
Rev. P. O, Beer, of Wind Gap, pas¬ tor of the Piainfleld township Luth¬ eran church, who waa recently tend¬ ered a call to the pastorate of Grace Lntheran church, Ailentown, has de¬ cided to accept the call, and will take up his new duties at the con¬ venience of himself and the Allen- town congregation.
Rev. Beer will succeed Rev, W, A. Lambert, who tendered his resigna¬ tion in September last to accept a position as Instructor of English at Lehigh University, Since his resig¬ nation became effective, Rev. Lam¬ bert has,been supplying his former congregation.
Grace church is in the Twelfth ward of Ailentown and has a mein- bership of about 250, The salary of¬ fered Rev, Beer has not been made pubilc. The latter was regarded as highly successful with the congre¬ gation he Is about to leave.
.\ numher of the young girls ot Bath met at the home of Mrs, Joseph Mary, Tuesday eveing and formeil an associitlion of Camp Fire Girls, with these officers:
President, Hazel Irvin; Vice-Pres¬ ident, Nellie Patch; Secretary, Ver¬ na Hoch; Treasurer, Miriam Diehl; Head Treasurer, Margaret Eiiright: Reporter, Mary Moser.
Those present, in addition to the above officers, were thei Misses Helen Diehl, Florence Haynes, Grace Hac1<- man, Ansenetta Graver, Ruth Shif¬ ter, Esther Schlegel, Anna Swope, Flossie Supers, Florence Schaffer, Gladys Frey, Meetings will be held Tuesday evening. The name for fhe camp will be chosen a* a later date.
On Thursday evening the Young Men's Bible Class entertained the Young Ladies' Bible class, taught by Miss Amy Knauss, The evening was spent in playing games, after which excellent  refreshments  were  served.
Those present were Misses Ruth Everett, Mae Hellick, Amy Knauss, Carrie Shoch, Mildred Hoffman, Evelyn Schelrer, Dorothy Nagle, Evelyn Wambold, Florence Nicholas, Irene Roth, Sadie Bonstein, Mabel Oswald, Miriam Wagner, Grace Mey¬ ers, Esther Walters, Lena Applegate, Emeline Applegate, Cula Abel, 'Vin¬ cent Abel, Mabel Young, Grace Bon¬ ner, Florence Douglas, Elizabeth Kreamer, Grace Frable, Carrie Wer¬ ner, Pauline Bush and Sadie Mill¬ heim: Messrs, Earl Reese, Walter Knecth. Frank Audenreld. Forrest Kunkel, Morris Haldeman, Paul Ar¬ nold. Arlington Heckman, Leon Snyder, William Shupp, Harold ¦KreSmer, Raymond Stover, Adam Martin, Walter Abel. Raymond Kun¬ kel, Grover Wambold, Charles Roth, Millard Stofflet, Frank Steckel, Vic¬ tor Metz, John Siegfried, Raymond Wagner, Harold Hartzel, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Rasley and Mrs, George Nicholas,
OPENED RESTACHAXT.
You  can't place   a woman on a pedestal.
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Six years ago Peter Jigos came to town and opened a small shoe shin¬ ing parlor iu Christ's building, near the Circle, Since then by constant n'ltention to the business and making improvements to his place from time to time until his quarters became too small for his trade and Mr, Christ found it necessary to give him more floor space and ,'Pete" is now en¬ gaged in fhe restaurant business, where all kinds of "good eats" can be had in their season and he is en¬ deavoring to supply the public with a sanitary, well equipped up-to-date small-town restaurant, and will con¬ tinue to be as courteous in his new venture as he has been when he opened his shop for the first time.
.JIHOKS  DRAWN  FOR
JAXlAltV   CIVIL
COURT
EXGAGEMEXT AXXOrXCED.
The Rev, and Mrs. George F, Pahnson take pleasure in announc¬ ing the engagement of (heir daugh¬ ter, Miss Martha L, Bahnsen, of Nazareth, Pa,, to George E, Hum¬ mer, of Goldfield, Colorado,
LEGAL HOIjID.AYS.
Christmas and New Year falling on Sundays the following Mondays —December 26 and January 2—will be observed as holidays by the tianks.
BRIEF NOTES OF DOINGS
A T NAZARETH HIGH SCHOOL
Rev. Kreider Witl Give Illustrated Lecture This Afternoon —High School Chroncile—Basket Ball Games —Freshmen and Sophomore Debate
INRCRAXCE PEDERATIOX
ELECT OFFICERS
Martin J, Hlldenberger. of Beth¬ lehem, was elected president of the Trl-county Insurance Federation recently. Others elected were; F, H. Huth, Nazareth, first vice president; C. H. Crowe, East Stroudsburg, sec¬ ond vice president; Charles B. Brun- nei", Easton, third vice president; Arthur T. Bowley, Easton, secretary- treasurer; Ashton E, Smith. Bethle¬ hem, first assistant secretary-treas- ni-er; Harry M, Albert, Stroudsburg, ••cond assistant secretary-tressurer.
On Thursday afternoon, Decem¬ ber 22, at 2.30 in t he Y. .M, C. A. ai'dltorium, Rev, Kreider will give an illustrated lecture on the Christ¬ mas Carol by Dickens, The High School has made these arrangements so that the pubilc may also be ac¬ commodated. It is a rare treat for those who have not attended any previous lectures of this nature No admission will he charged but a col¬ lection will be taken to defray ex¬ penses.     Tell  your friends about It.
H<-h<M>l faiwr.
The Nasiareth High School Chron¬ icle made Its appearance again on Monday last, after an elapse of six years. It la diminished In size and content but Is purely and simply a news edition. No advertisements are solicited. It Is fostered and sup¬ ported entirely by the student body. Temporary arrangements so far do not allow us to say too much about it. But It Is quite certain that It will be published every two weeks. KIghih grade pupils have also been consulted and they manifest a great
Interest in having a page for them¬ selves.
Due to the fact that this week-end is In the midst of holiday shopping, no basketball games have been scheduled. .\ brief rest is desirable for tho teams as they have heen (luite busy the past month, playing two games every week. December 31, however, Catasauqua's both teams will appear. This will be one of the biggest games of the season as Catasauqua plays with teams like Easton, Ailentown, etc.
Kr<-Miinu>n antl Sophomoro Di'bato.
During tlie past week the Fresh¬ men selected Mae Yeisley, Charles Shlmer and Kathryn Werkhelser to represent their class In an Inter- class debate with the Sophs, The Sophomores selected Willard Roth, Leon Snyder and Elwood Hann. A lively contest Is looked for. This will take place about January 20, Besides debate each class will have some extra musical ss well as liter¬ ary numbers.
Sheriff Best and the Jury Commis¬ sioners Saturday morning drew from the  wheel the names of  the follow¬ ing people to serve on the jury dur¬ ing the  term  of  Civil Court,  begin nmg Monday, January 16,  1922: William H, Hall, gent, Bushkill tsp, Emma Nagle, housewife, Easton, Steward   Young,   inspector.   Pen   Ar¬ gyl. George H. Gies, innkeeper, Easton. Clinton  F.  Bloom,    millman,     Wind
Gap, Emily Morgenstern,  housewife,  Eas¬ ton, William    F.    Lerch,     manufacturer,
Easton. George   S.    Werkheiser,     merchant,
Wind Gap. Harvey J. Hoftert, machinist, Heller¬ town. Samuel Heil, gardner. Palmer tsp. Oscar Sandt, farmer. Forks tsp, Leon   Swartz,   clerk,   Northampton. Mary   W,   Rush,   housewife,   Heller¬ town,. Ray   Eckensperger,   salesman,   Beth¬ lehem, Julius P, Weddigen,   clerk,    Bethle¬ hem. David D. Miller, farmer. Lower Sa-i- con.
Amzie J. Peters, brick'.ayer,  Beth- 'ehem. Hannah V, Gallagher, clerk,  Bethle¬ hem, Jennie Krohn, housewife, Easton, Owen   Dreisbach,   retired,   Washing¬ ton tsp. Mary Abel, housewife, Easton, Samuel Christine, merchant, Bang-t.r, I!. P, Rex, S.I les manager, Easton. Harry Able, laborer, Nazareth. Elmer Mack, accountant,  Bethlehem, Tilghman   Dornblaser,   clerk.   Lover
Saucon, Itobert .\, Meyers, farmer, Piainfleld, Grover  C.  Mutchier,  mechanic,  Eas¬ ton. Julia  Anspach,    housewife,     Bethle¬ hem. V/alter  Crawford,    druggist,     Naza¬ reth. Alfred Pennington, cierk, Pen .\rgyl, P, Frank .Marsteller, foreman, Beth¬ lehem, Samuel Baker, clerk, Easton Bangor, Lewis A, Miller, butcher, Paimer, Palmer Smith, farmer.  East  Allen, James   F,   Kressley,   merchast,   Eas¬ ton. William  Kunkle,   salesman,  Bath. Frank Koch, laborer,  Bethlehem, Arch Beck, miller, Piainfleld, George W. Kuntz,   farmer,    Lehigh
tsp. Floyd R. Best, clerk, Bethlehem, Mrs.   John   Adams,  liousewtle,   Eas¬ ton. .'Vnna Ayers, honsewilfe, Easton. William Heckman,   skilled    laborer,
Northampton- Harry Kelly, foreman, Bethl^em, George Turner, laborer. Fasten. Fannie Osterstock,  lAerk, 'Easton, William H. Lobb, slater, Pen AjgyL Frank Frutchey, gent,, Nazareth, Harry T. Lilly, paper hanger, Betblv ,
hem. William     Serfass,    carpenter,     Pen
Argyl, Howard L,  Seyfried, bntcher,  Nara¬ reth, Sylvester Garr, farmer, Forks, Emma  Eckert,  housekeeper.  Heller¬ town. George   Baker,   gent,    Wilson     Bor¬ ough.
Lovene  Snyder,  farmer,  Upper Naz¬ areth Howard   R,    Lauhach,     real     estate
agent, Northampton, William  H,  Johnson, millman.    East
Bangor, Howard  Newhard,    skilled     laborer,
Northampton. William J,  Roberts, slater, Bangor. O,   O,   Anthony,   merchant,   Walnut- port. Grace E, Groman, clerk, Bethlehem. Frank J, McCarty, clerk, Bethlehem. ElvIn  Santee.  machinist,  Northamp¬ ton, I Oeorge Welty, merchant, Nazareth. Charles A,  Jon«e, Inspector,  Bethl«>.
hem, Mrs. Henry Ruth, housekeeper, Free¬ mansburg. Edgar D, Mlckley, machinist, Easton, James Keady, clerk, Bethlehem, Albert Becker, laborer, Bethlehem, Calvin Babp. laborer,  Bushklll, Clara L. Andrews, housewife, Naza¬ reth, Anna C, Mcllhaney, clerk, Dath. Mrs.   Evelyn  C.    McDowell,     house¬ wife, Easton. William Paulus, fanner, Bethlehem.
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COMPANY .MEET
Vigilance Hose Company, No, 1, met in regulcr monthly meeting on .Monday evening at their headquart¬ ers. Regular routine ot business was transacted. Officers for 1922 were elected as nominated at a prev¬ ious meeting. All outstanding bills ordered oaiA. Trustee Beck pre¬ sented a very interesting report of the financial standing that showed up well for the company. He also reported that he had received the 1920 State appropriation to be ap¬ plied to the funds of the local Fire¬ man's Relief Association,
Chief Snyder reported that the alarm system was again in a service¬ able condition after the Sunday morning storm and also impressed the members of the necessity of an¬ swering alarms at such times even if the alarm strikes irregular, as may happen during severe storms, as the register on the annunciator will show correctly in case an alarm is sent in.
The next Fireman's Relief meet¬ ing will be held on Monday, Janu¬ ary IG, immediately following the regular meeting of the Hose Com¬ pany,
HOY SCOIT  NOTES.
The Boy Scouts of X.Tzareth are soliciting gifts for Christinas baskets and wish to distribute them on Fri¬ day evenins to those who need Christmas cheer.
The first of a series of basketball games was played by the Scout team hist Friday evening at Nazareth Hall gymnasium with the Freshman team of the Nazareth High School, The score was: Nazareth High School 19, Boy Scouts 15.
Friday evening, December "0. regular Boy Scout meeting with test for "Tenderfoot," All who wish to join this troop sliould announce their Intention to members ot the troop to make permanent organiza¬ tion the first week in January, 1922.
This Friday evening they meet at the Moravian church, December 30 at fhe Hji'II gymnasium.
The Christmas festivities In St, John's Lutheran church will begin with the main service on Sunday morning at 10.30 o'clock. It is so seldom that the birthday of our Lord falls on a Sunday that every member of the church should en¬ deavor to fittingly celebrate this event by attending the regular church service. This is the proper place for all genuine Christians to t,ather for a service of praise and thanksgiving unto the Lord God of Hosts for allowing his Son to take upon Himself a human form. When we stop to think that He loved up to such an extent that Ho spared not His own Son, surely we cannoL show our appreciation in a better way than by attending a service held in His house, in His honor on this great day ct the regular hour tor worship. The Psalmist expressed the attitude we should assume when he said: "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord,"
The sermon will be in keeping with the spirit of the occasion and the large vested choir will render special anthems.
In the afternoon at 2 o'clock the regular session of the Sunday school will be held, thus affording an op¬ portunity to inculcate the children V ith the blessed truths of this im¬ portant event In the life ot a Chris¬ tian people The songs to be used in the evening' will be used so as to assure a spirited and intelligent ren¬ dition.
,In the evening beginning promptly ;it 7 o'clock the Sunday school will under a very interesting and in¬ structive program. It will consist of exercises, drills and recitations of a very high order The committee in charge has carefully selected all parts and nothing but tiiat vvhicl. Is appropriate h.'is been chosen, Th's school has had a reputation for years cf h'^ving a splendid program cn this occasion and the one about to be rendered will compare very favor¬ ably with the ones of former years. The musical part of the service will be taken from "Heralds of Christ¬ mas," composed and adapted jy J. Lincoln H-Il and Elsie Duncan Yale and publisned -y Hall-Mack Co., Philadelphia, To all services of the day the public is cordially invited.
NARROW ESCAPE FRO.M
SERIOUS   INJURIES
Samuel Barrall, of Bath, night man at the barn of the Allen Street Railway Company, recently had an experience that he is not likely to forget for some time. While mov¬ ing a car through the shop it be¬ came uncontrollable and crashed Ihrongh the rear end, tearing out the entire side ot the building. Luckily however, he escaped serious injuries. Besides soiling his uniform no dam¬ age to the car was done but a smashed glass and bent tender.
CELE1JR.\TED RIRTHD.\Y
AXNIVERSARY
Mrs, W, A, Keller, of Bethlehem; .Mrs, A. F. Frantz, cf Cherry Valley, Monroe county, spent Sunday at the parental homo of their father, Eph¬ raim .Arnold and sister. Miss Lizzie .\nioId, on Evergreen street, the oc- c.ision being the celebration ot the ."¦Otu birthday anniversary ot the father.
STOR51 SUNDAY MORNING.
The storm early Sunday morning was very severe and did considerable damage throughout this section. The wagon shed.on the Seip farm on the Easton Road, near Hollo, was blown down ana two wagons, owned by the tenant, Owen Lerch, were wrecked Besides, a large trse on the same farm was blown down.
Trees, lelephone poles, fences and numerous small sheds were blown aver and wrecked. The electric power service was knocked ont of- commission and many families were pnt to gT«;at inconvenience beeanse they did not have the electric light service Sunday evening and the chnrohes were also pnt to nin«h in¬ convenience, I
GRAND SHOtniXG .MATCH
SATI RDAY,  DECEMBER  24
There will be a double-header .shooting match for turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens held Saturday, December 24—just in time tor Christmas—by the Nazareth Rod and Gun Club at the Nazareth Fair grounds, AU are invited, whether niembers or not. The first match will start at 2 o'clock sharp. Fac¬ tory or self-loaded shells may be used.    Come and get your turkey.
SHOOTIXti  MATCH.
.\ grand shooting match will take place at 1 p. m, on New Year's day at Christian Springs, for a heavy Hoistein bull. The price Is $1 per shot. The grand prize will be divid¬ ed Into six prizes, each one very val¬ uable and should attract the atten¬ tion of sportsmen and sharpshoot¬ ers
WEDT)in>.
BOEHM—LONG. On Saturday afternoon at the Re¬ formed parsonage, 128 East Centre street, Mervin J, Boehm, of Wag- neTBville, and Mtes Clara M, Long, of Nazareth, were united in marriage by the Rev. Dr. W. H. Wotrlng, The ring ceremony was  used.
FIRST COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SERVICE TO BE HELD IN BATH
ENTERTAINED FELLOW
I'<)ST.*L E.MPLOYEE8
Last Saturday evening George 'W. Koehler, city letter carrier, celebrat¬ ed his fiftieth birthday by giving a supper to the post-offlce and letter carrier employees, at his residence. No, 37 North Broad street. Roast chicken, pork, sausage and many other side dishes were served.
The following were present: Post- tnaster Charles E. Knecht, WiJliam E, Henry, L, P. Leminger, George W. Kahler, Frank B, Dennis, Francis Knecht, Walter Flick, Herbert Ben¬ sing. Thomas Kostenbader, Herbert Snyder and Raymond Werner; Rob¬ ert Youells. Miss Kathryn McGrath, Mr. and Mrs, Irving Oakleaf, of Eas¬ ton, and Russell E, Koehler, Lester E, Koehler, .Mr, and Mrs. George W. Koehler,
The guests presented Mr. Koehler v,'ith a beautiful parlor clock. An enjoyable evening was had by all, wishing Mr. Koehler many more re¬ turns of the day.
MELODY  ROYS  TO HOLD  I).4N( E.
The Melody Boys of Nazareth will hold dances practically every Wed¬ nesday and Saturday evenings In Pchortz's hall. The first one will be held on .Saturday evening, December 17, These, dances will be held from 8 to 11 o'clock. It had been the in¬ tention ot these boys to hold dances at an earlier date in the season but a hall was not available. Now that they have a hall rented for some time they hope to accommodate all those who ure interested in this pas¬ time. The members are Charles Schnerr. Frank Huth, Jr., Jacob Boerstler, Wallace Bender, Harry Miller and Henry Kraemer.
ENTERTAINED   GUFJ^TS.
Mr, and Mrs, Peter Kern enter¬ tained the following friends as Sun¬ day guests: Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Hess and children, E, LIcbtenwalner and family, of Ailentown; CharleS Gogel and family, of Schoenersvilie, and -Mr, and Mrs, Warren Odenweld¬ er and daughter and Mrs. Odenweld¬ er, of Catasauqua, _^
BELFAST.
On Christmas Evening—Assisted by the Nazareth Moravian
Trombone Choir-Children's Choir of 200 Voices
—Splendid Service Predicted
The program for the First Com¬ munity Christmas Festival in Bath has made Its appearance aud much favorable comment has been offered by the discriminating persons Into whose hands they have come.
Chairman .\lvlu O, Schlffer bas be¬ gun the work of training; tbe chil¬ dren of the publle schools, and the Children's Choir should H«raber no less than 200 ¥olcea. The legend for the singing of each hymn i« so clear and simple that the three choirs will be able to work with such ea«e and unanimity that few practices will be needed for ensemble singing.
The committee now appeals to all persons who can sing, whether or not they read notes, to join tbe volun¬ teer Altar Choir, which should num¬ ber no less than one hundred toIcm,
in order to properly balanee and off¬ set the Children's Chorus, The first rehearsal of these two choirs will be held on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o clock. In the St, John's Evangelical Lutheran church.
We predict a splendid and wor¬ shipful service, a church crowded to the doors, aud would suggest that no one forget to bring a gift, addressed and plainly marked. A special com¬ mittee will collect and send all the gifts to the home, orphanage or hos¬ pital  designated.
The committee In charge of tbe production of thl« Community Christmas festltral: Alvln O, Shif¬ ter. .Miss Marie E, Beers. .Miss Mar¬ ion Mcllhaney. Organist, Frank 8. Graver. Pianist, Miss Scheffler.—Bath News.
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Sunday school in the Reformed church at 9 a. m. All members are requested to be present as this will be the last rehearsal for Chrfstmas. Preaching services at 10 a, m. Installation of officers will take place at these services.
There will be no C. E. meetlna; on Sunday.
The Christmas exercises wfll begin promptly at 6,30 p. m. Everybody is welcome to come. The theme of the program is "Star of the Ages," Spe¬ cial program by the primary depart¬ ment, dialogues by the Adult teach¬ ers, solos, recitations, address by the pastor. Rev, Brong, Remember the date. December 25, at 6,30 p m. Choir rehearsal this Thursday ev¬ ening. All members are urged to be present.
The C E, Society elected the fol¬ lowing officers for a term of six months: President, Marlln Rader; Vice President. William Kessler; Secretary, Lester Sassaman; Ticaa- urer, John Ruth; Program commit¬ tee, Mrs. Harry .Metsgar; Social cMumittee, Florence Troxell; Pray¬ er meeting, Mrs. William Kessler: Lookout committee, Mrs, George W. Kelt; Flower committee, Carrie Bower; Deacon, Lester Batb.
Mr, and Mrs, Eugene Metz, MIm Sadie and Myrtle Metz, Memn, Rus¬ sei Lamberf and Oeorge Hoffam, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Breidinger, Edgar Fehr and Tlay Siegfried md temflr enjoyed an elegant goose dinner at the home of Mr, and Mn. Franclc Breidinger at Chestnut Hill, Eaaton, on Sunday.
Oeorge W. Metf and family called on John J, Rath and family on Sail' day.
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