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fa start oat with, the individual merchant longr ..'j 1. the commuBity before the chain store came SfQac The iwUvMiial conductinr his own store ¦JTSJi of i«a««"e« wwally fai the community in 5UbeUved. He hnew practically everybody, es- SQTiB the sMtU town or viUage, and here many SSjMends and neighbors were wont to congreirate *'T.l. stick up tlieir feet on the counter or per-
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S!^tfiii cracker barroi wliile reclining in their ^SLTmad discuss politics, religion, indulge in cur- *7MsiD or perhaps even scandal, or what not. ff mMchant usually boiM better educated than his SlZand neighbors, could often swing public opin- Eani way or the other aeeordteg to the dictates of Satai ImmI conscienfe.
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"nw lleonlnc of Idueatton in Amerlean Life" iraa tht topic of a talk by Or. Jomfk\ W. Noooan, praai* dent of the Kaat atrotidaburf State Taaeher's OoUega at the annual dinnar nacAinc of the Naaarath Taacher'a Aaaociation held Monday evieninc In the Naaareth Inn.
"In our preaent natioaal and in- tanutlonal situation", aaid Or. Noo- nan, "there ia a large place for ed¬ ucation in order to maintain otir democratic aystem of government. Many people today have the precepts that what was pood years ago is no good today, however, this country was built on many facts thtt are ¦till good today."
He was introduced by Oordon Feller, who also made the address of welcome.
The committee in charge included larl Ritter. Mlas EUen RulofI and Mlsa Mary Wheeler.
HLFA8T COUPLE WED »YEAI8WEMIE8DAY
Mr. and Mrs. WUson Sel-
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ChlMren
Mr. and Mra. WUaon Seigle, of Belfast ,yeaterday observed their 90th wedding anniversary.
Mr. Seigel, who haa oondueted a grocery store in the vlUafle for about ao years, U 80, and Mn. Seigle is M. They were married May 1, 1100, by the late Rev. H. «. Bsabot, of FhU- llpaburg, N. J.
Before going Into -the storebuai* naaa, Mr. Seigle waa a hotrt keeper. Tht couple after rasldlnc at Frenehtown. N. J., attar tlieir mar* riage, have Uved m Belfast for about 40 ycara
Both are mcmben of the Flaln* field Reformed Chuieh.
Mra. Sei^ waa Mlaa Uura Bower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bower. She waa bom in Lyeoming County. Her father U stiU livinff. Mr. Seigle was bom near Naaareth, the aon of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seigle.
The couple have five children: Francis Seigle, town; Samuel Seigle, Belfast; Mrs. Floyd Remmel, Kesa- tertville; Mrs. Charles Seigle at home. They also have four grand¬ children.
Choral Society To Resnne Rehearsal
After a brief recess the Naaareth Choral Society will resume rehearsals in anticipation of the coming Bi¬ centennial events on Monday eve- nlnff. May Sth at 8:15 odocic at the "X".
This being registration night there wlU br opportunity for new and old membera to aflUiate with the aeUvttlea of the chorus.
Sinea "cooperation" should be the keynote of our Bi-Centennial cele¬ bration, those interested in music will find this orpsnlaation a splendid opportunity to "do their bit".
nmBSACT COMEDY
AT STAR ORANGE
A three-act comedy entitled "Sim¬ ple Simon Simple" wiU be given at the Star Orange Hall. Moorestown. on Saturday evening. May 4 at 8:15 o'clock by the Towamenslng Orange.
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Edw. R. Heiney. of 144 Uberty St... town, for the past 37 years an agent for the Prudential Lite Insur¬ ance Company, died suddenly Mon¬ day morning at 0 o'clock when he waa stricken as he left the home of Rudy Kresh. along the Naaareth* Tatamy Road.
Or. Jacob Fraimfelder and the Naaareth Municipal Ambulance were summoned, however, Mr. Betney had passed away before thtolr arrival.
The deoeasid, aged 55 years, 0 months and 12 days was bom in Delabole, Washington Township, a sou of the late Reuben Heiney and Mary Casey and moved to Naaareth at the age of U years, since which tima he had resided here.
lis was a member of St. John'a Bv. Lutheran Church, town, and waa afiUlated with Naaareth Lodge No. 1000,1. O. O. F. and the OwU Lodfi, of Allsotown.
Ke is survived by tiis mother, Mra. Mary Caasy; his wife, Carrie, nse Spssr. Heiney; and one daughter Marguerite, at home.
Frivats funeral services will be conduoted from his lata home, 144 Uberty St., thU (Thuraday) after* noon at 9:10 o'cloek, fallowed with public servioes in St. John's Luther* an Church. The Rev. H. C. Snyder will oSteiate and interment will be made in Oreenwood Cemetery.
HARRY KsiiNEI PASSES AWAY AFIER nVE-WEEK HANESS
Harry M. Stelner, 34, a resident of Nazareth, for the past 18 years, died 'at his home, 318 South White¬ hall St., Monday at 7:10 p. m. after an illness of five weeks of Addison's Disease.
Born in Belfast, he was a son of the late John W. and Man>- (Rep- slier) Steiner. He was employed as a wider at the Lone Star Cement Company's plant in Nazareth and was a member of St. John's Luth¬ eran Church and a past president of the Brotherhood.
He waa also aflUiated with Naa¬ areth L3dge No. 1000, I. O. O. F; Washincton Camp No. 445 F. O. S. of A.: Lone Sbar Local No. 30381, United Cement Workera Union, and Vigilance Hose Company No. t.
He is survived by his wife, Emma (FranU) Steiner; two daughters, Miss Margaret O. and Miss Kath* ryn A., at home; thrw brothera. Charles, Wind Oap; Walter, Alien* town R. D. and Clarence, Allen* town, two sisters Mamie and Mrs. Bdgar Oackenback, Allantown.
Servioes will be conducted from the late home Saturday at 2 p. m., with continued services in St John'a Lutheran Church and interment in Hope cemetery, Hecktown. The Rev. H. C Snyder will ofllciate,
INSURANCE COMPANY ELECT DffiECTORS
Directors of the Farmers Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company were elected at a stoekbolden meet* Ing held on Saturday morning at the company office in town.
Bi*Centeiiiiial Program Entails Much Final Action On Part Of CcNiunittee Heads
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Elected were: P. 8. Trumbower, of town; H. K. Frankenfleld, of Beth*J the momlnff service, when the Rev
ANOTHER MEET¬ ING MONDAY
Bi-Centennial committee heads met in regular suasion Monday eve¬ ning to iron out more of the details ncce.ssary V} complete a sixte«n*day program, starting June 2Snd and ending July 7th.
The main issue discussed Monday evening was the matter of staging a wrestling and boxing oardi in which many ring celebraties art to uke part. This matter had not been finally deckled at the past meetings and, it waa announoad, iMll be added to the Sport Oommlttae's schedule. According to R. K. Stout, chairman of that (mnmWdf, tttis event alone will attraet nany ^port* ing fans from near and far, aa wall known celebrities h*ve already besa e:ntacted and agreed to coma to Naaareth for this big apecial evant.
A chart, pressntlnc the ontlte program in minute detail waa pre* sentsd by R. B. Fortutn for further approval. Every event sohaduled to date Is charted, sUpulAtlng the Sagr and hour on which all of the diflsr* ent evenu are to take plaoe. Vary few changes ware anaSa, but It «M announced that the various eom* mlttses must present neit Moadajr eveainff final figuraa on estlmatatf rsoeipu and expenditures ao that • budget may be finally approved antf complete program announced.
It waa aonounaad that Oonenal Chairman Kem will appoint a com* mittec to contact all eittmna in aa endeavor to get into their hands a copy of the new publieatkm "The History of Naaareth". whi^ wlU be off the preaa June 15th. It waa stated ttiat the committee to be ap* pointed is to solicit resarvatlon or* ders at once, as it ia felt by the General Committee that no htatorlsa WiU be avallstble by June 15th. It waa also atated after this final eaa* vass, the sale price of this new pub* lioation will nseasaarily have to be increased to an amount that may be more than double thfe present sales price. Only a limited number are being published and there are no reservations or funds for any re-prints.
Monday's meeting was in charge of C. C. Miller, vice chairman; in the absence cf A. O. Kern, General Chairman. Those present were: Faul Me>iers, R. B. Fortuln, J. Allen Schaeffer, R. K Stout. R. H. Mi¬ chael. W. F. Merta, George Sund- berg, Warren L. Breinig, J. U. Feth- erolf and William H.  Kortz.
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RACES AT "r
It was announced by the Naza¬ reth Model Auto Club, that they will be host to clubs of the sur¬ rounding communities tomorrow- night at the YM.C.A.
Lovers of mklget speed demons will welcome this meet; and. ac¬ cording to the <announoement made, there will be some newcomers on the "Y" floor tomorrow ni^t.
The Naaareth Club la sponsoring a special meet of model auto owners on the Bi*Oentettnial program and the members are now preparing their ears for the big event to be staged then.
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ATIPID SERVICES
Some 60 members of Naaareth Lodpe. No. 1000. L O. O. F, attended In a body the evenlnc serviee at Moravian Church Sunday and heard the Rev. Faul S. Melnert, the pas¬ tor, apeak on "friendship, Love and Truth."
At the annual memorial service. the Rev. Mr. Meinert read the names of members of the order who died during 1038. They are Donald E. Heckman, January 20; Okorge W. Reese, January 21; Clement Fehr, Mateh 17; William O. Kern, June 9: Lester R. Young, December 1.
Two baptisms were conducted and one new member was reeeived  at
lehem; John Sencenbach, of Bath; Henry A. Miller, of Northamptct.; Wesley Straup and John R. Chklaey. both of Easton; Edwin H. Rutt, of Bangor; Ira Marsh, of DanielsviUe; Elmer K. Fehnel, of Cross Roads; and Herbert F. Jones, of Saylorsburg. Mr. Fehnel succeeds the Ute Wm. Shlmer, of town.
Officers elected were Henry A. Miller, of Northampton, president, and John R. Chkisey. of Easton, vice-president. H. F. Yeisley eon* tinues as secretary.
EASTON MAN TO SPEAK
The Phi Gamma Club will meet in the YM.C.A. on Saturday at 7:45 P. M.
John Cousins of Easton. will be the Rue.st speaker. His subject will be Pravor. Pentaost and Town Fray¬ ing.
Melnert spoke on "An Ancient In Junetkm for Modem Times." Bap¬ tised were Susan BUen and Bally Anns Hartman. infant daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Barl B Rartaum. Re¬ eeived by letter from Betliany Evan* gelieal Church, Fen Argyl. was Clair Sanders.
ENTERTAINED
Mr. and Mrs. Oaear Fahr, enter- Ulned the foUowtng at a dinner at their home at Aluta, en Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bugene Fehr, of Allentown; Mr. end Un. John Kindt and family, of Baston; Mr. and Mra. John Rlsamiller and aon, Wttlard. of Wind Oap, R. D.. Mis. Robert Mill- helm, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Knauas, and family, of Buabkill Oenter, Ur. and Mrs. Roland Roth and family, and Mra. Emma Clewell, of town and Robert Fahr, of New Village.
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Volume  Profusely  Illus¬ trated Will Tell True Story of Community To  Observe Bi- Centennial
More than 23.000,000 words of Oerman script have been translated .so that a true history of Naaareth could be prepared for the Bi-Oenten- nial celebration of the borough from Jun£ 22 to July 7.
The history will be published by the committee during the second week of June and will be contained in 356 pafas. Included in the book WiU be between 88 and 70 iUus* trations depleting the growth of the conununity since its founding in 1740. Mwh Malsrtol
AU of ths history of early Naaa* reth that period from 1740 to 1856. has been traiulated from Oemun script in the poaaeMion of Moravian congregations and organisations in the borough.
The history of the Moravian commiulty since 1858 has been gleaned from materials submitted by Naaareth individuals and organi¬ sations.
The book wUl trace the history of the borough from the original 5,000-acre barony in 1740 to th> present time, dwelling with religion, education, art, muale, agriculture, business, industry, local government, %he legal and medical professions, the legal practitioner, patriotic and fraternal organlaations, and civic and welfare bodies.
The iUustrations wlU include maps and drawings taken from the various Moravian historical archives from 1757 to 1857. other illustrations wUl be reproductiona of old photographs, oil paintings and tintypes furnished by various individuals.
To Warren Breinig Sr., chairman pf the historical committee, went the task of having aU this material collected and put into shape for publication. Mr. Breinig called on Dr. Amos A. Ettinger, head of the histor>' department of Moravian College for Men, Bethlehem, who served as supervising editor.
The Rev. George M. Shultr, re¬ tired Nazareth Moravian minister. served as compiler, with Sylvester H. Eberts as compiler of the modfrn history.
Chosen to translate the oceans of German words needed to com¬ plete the history were the Rev. Frank E. Schramm, Miss G. Elisa¬ beth Bahnsen, and the Rev. Sam¬ uel Zeller.
SOCIETYDGCIDESON SMALLER ADPrnON
Tentative bids submitted by four local contractors on an additional wing to be added to the present two story buUding of the local Holy FamUy Sick and Relief Society on West Mauch Chunk St.. were re- Jeoted end a caU made for new apeeiflcations and bkis on a smaller addition to be 45 to 102 feet was made at a meeting of the officers and membera of the society hekl on Sunday afternoon.
AftMT careful consideration and discussion, the soeiaty deckled the eost of the previously proposed ad¬ dition would be too high and ao a smaUsr addiftkm was decided upon. tlw newly proposed addition wUl still odd a new group of seven bowl¬ ing alltya for uae of the members and although amaller wUl give in- woassd apace for aocial functions.
The new bids are to be received In three weeks when the contract work wUI be awarded.
Officers of the society, who have a membership of 250. are: Frank Relchel, president; Frank Deutsch, Jr., vice president; Martin Dragosits, secretary; John Beta, financial sec¬ retary: Frank Oangovltch, treasurer; Frank Dkiovits, Charles Paukovlt.s, Bmll Ritter. Stephen Recker, Joseph Nagy and Anton Betz, all directors  • #	
LEGION TO REGISTER UNEM¬ PLOYED VETERANS
The Amerloan Legiin of Pennsyl¬ vania is conducting a census of their own, a cetwus of the unem¬ ployed warld war verrans in Penn¬ sylvania.
As previously announced by the state Department Employment Com¬ mittee, this registration i.s being made during this we.k by all the Posts.
Spe<aklng of this undertaking. De¬ partment Employment Director W Van 8coy:c, of Philadelphia, said: "By direction of State Commander Edward R. Stirling, notices have beeti sent to our 700 Posts through¬ out the state requesting them to cooperate in every way possible in obtaining what we believe will b.- the first census of sur unemployed comrades ever attempted by a vet¬ erans' service organization, and all such veterans are urged to present themselves during the registration hours designated on the buUetin boards at the local Post homes dur¬ ing this week.
"Being registered does not, of c:urse. mean to promise of immedi¬ ate employment; but it wiU mean the obuining of a definite picture of the jQbleas veteran aituatton as it exists today in Feonsyivanla.
"With this information at band a mors inteUigent approach may be made in aiding this group to obtain gainful employment fr::m many ex¬ isting sources: Through the State Employment Offices, Civil Service. CCC, WFA, etc. LUcewiae, it wUl serve aa a substantial basis for a sincere appeal to Pennsylvania em¬ ployers and industry in general In behalf of the worthy. "40-Flus" workman."
BISINESSMEN TO HEAR TALK ON LIGHTING TO-NHSHT
Wlih the inauguration of a new sch.dule of program at the regular meeting of the Nazareth Merchan:: A.ssociation, much inter-st is anti- cipa'.ed when the members listen to H. E Diclc^o.a. lighting specialist of the Metropolitan-Edison Ceempany.
The speaker will discuss the ad- vanuge and value of better lighting in tlie stores, public buildings, win¬ dows and streets. In addition muc.^ emphasis will be given to permanent Christmas lighting for Nazareth. The committee in charge 3f th;.-. program has also extended invita¬ tions to the Light Committee of Borough  Council.
Elwood J Unangst, ciiairman o( the Law Committee, will present preliminary outlines of commitle. duties and new by-laws to be adopted at a later date. Several other com¬ mitteemen have disclosed their plans to introduce new activities of com¬ munity and membership interest.
All members are urg.d to attend the session tonight at the Y.M.CA. and every effort stiould be exerted to swell attendance by inviting otl»ei businessmen to attend.
10 PRESENT SPRING MUSKFESTVAL
Members of the boys and girls choirs of the A Capella Choir of the Naaareth High School will pre¬ sent a Spring music festival in the local high school on Friday, May 3rd, The group la in charge of Miss Mae. M. Yeisley.
The music festival wiU take place of the annual operatta.
Soloists Include Frederick Reimer. Stanley Woodrlng and Earl Jones, bass; WUllam Eberts, William Hahn and Christ Muscler, tenors: Betty Roth, FhylUs Young, Betty Acker- man and Valeria Amdt, altos; Ruth Swavely, Vivian VonSteub:n. Sopiiia Kowalacayk, Jean Boerstler and Bar¬ bara Neuner, sopranos.
Ri-Centennial Town Decoraton
2100 MH£ MOTOR CONVOY TRn> FOR EASTON CtrYG(].\RD
According to tentative plans the 313th C.A. (AA) of which the Eas¬ ton unit is a part the Battery will go by motor convoy to Bethany Beach .Delaware and complete their Target Practice on 3 inch Anti Air¬ craft cannon. 50 Caliber Machine gun and 30 Caliber Machine guns
The targets will be .«U'eves towed by planes traveling at 200 to 250 miles per hour. Flying at an altitude of 10.000 to 13.000 feet and a range of 6.500 yards.
When the target practice has been completed all equipment will be loaded and the 313th Regiment will travel by Motor Trucks to New York State and take part in the Army maneuvre. Returning to their home stations on August 36.
Batter>' "D" will have the following motor vehicles, 2-staff 7 passenger Packards, 1 station wagon Vi ton. Federal Cargo Trucks, 1 special built 15 foot Body Truck, 4 heavy Prime Movers and 4 31nch Anti Air¬ craft Cannon mounted on trailers.
This trip WiU en*ble the members of the local mUifeary unit to gain valuable experience in Military Convoy work and will also enable them to see many interesting towns and cities along their route from the ocean in the aoifth to the Can¬ adian Border In ttie North.
Sunday, AprU 2ith the Battery assembM at the Armory at 8 A. M . D.8.T. and loaded equipment and left the Armory at 8:30 and traveled by trucks to the Allentown-Bethle- h m airport and joined aU units of the 213th Coast Artillery and spend the day tracking airplanes and op¬ erating the new range instrument*. Noon day meal was served In the field.
BOY SCOUTS RECEIVE AWARDS AT COURT or HWiOR
Boy Scouts from three Naaareth troops received awards at a court of honor of District No. 2, Dela¬ ware VaUey Area CouncU Thursday night in the Y.M.CA. In charge of the session and presenting the awards was Edward Kneller, chair¬ man of advancements.
Awarded were Oeorge Shook, of Troop V-70, senior patrol leader; William Eberts. of Troop V-70, Jun¬ ior assistant scoutmaster; Oeorge Kahler. Jr., of Troop V-78, merit badge for scholarship: Eubert Rohn. of Troop V-70. Ufe scout; Ricliard KneUsr, of Troop V-33, second class scout award; Frank Gbrenaer, of Troop 43. merit badge for wood¬ work and wo:d-earvlng.
The opening ceremonies consisted of prayer by George Kahler, Jr.; pledge to flag by Richard Kneller; scout oath by Eubert Rohn. In the closing ceremonies, Frank Gerenser gava the scout law and WUllam Eberts the benediction.
Scoutmaster Faukovita and Sl- woDd Himler, of Troop 43 are tak- mg leadership courses at the Wolfe Junior High School, Easton. The Mother's Auxiliary of the troop wlU hold a card party May 12 In the auditorium of  Holy Name Churcii
ROTARY HEAR DEBATE   ON CURRENT WAR
Members of the Rotary Club met in a dinner session Monday eve¬ ning in the Y.M.CA. and heard tw} members of the Muhlenberg College d.batlng team discuss phases of the current European War. President E. J. Cassler presided at the .session
John Metzgar pointed out some of til.' things that would happen to Am ri:a and Americans if .war were declared by the United Slates. The other speaker. Mahlon Hellerick .spoke on 'Tlie European War—Who IS BaiiCiUv Responsible for the Con¬ flict?"
Tlie two speakers were Introduced by E B Everitt. coach of the de¬ bating team at Muhlenberg Col¬ lege. Attending with Coach Everitt. was Charles L Garrettson. secre¬ tary of the Muhlenberg Alumni as¬ sociation.
Other guests were Melvln Werner and Oeorge D. McConnell. of town Birthday anniversaries honored were Roy Fehnel and Albert Necl. Visit* Ing Rotarlans were: H. B. Farquhar. WlllUm J. Refowich, Artliur Lehrlck. E. H. Mvglathery and Rarold O. Hill, all  of Bethlehem.
A music program will be present¬ ed at the next meeting, it was an¬ nounced by Peter Yeisley.
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It was anno teraiial contraot for of  Naaareth event, Ji been let Flag tan.
Hie same eompany, it was suted wUl eontaet sU citlaens and property ownera and wUl preaent a letter of Idcntifloatkm to thoae who wish to take advantage of having their pro¬ perties deoqiftted for the celebration
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Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd DeLong. of AUentown, visited Mr. and Mrs. O.
F. Reckman and famUy, South Main St., on Tuesday.
TO SPONSOR DANCE
The first annual May Day dance will be held by the Holy Family Sick and Relief Society in the auditor¬ ium of the Holy Family Club May 4, it was announced by Frank Kle- pels, chairman of the committee in charge of the affair.
A May Queen wUl be selected and crowned at the affair. The list of ellglbles includes the Misses Rose and MUdred FalakovlU, Amu and Rose KarlovtU, Minnie MaraalU. Mary Deutsch. Margaret Dldovita, Roae Damltrovlts, Anna Erdi, Helen Horvath, Maiy Bilso. Catherine Lohn. Helen Tamock, MargarK Barth, Zena Ferraro and Joaephine Suaa.
Assisting Chainnan Klepeis in the arrangements are Tnnk Relchel, Charlea GoUats and Frank Deutsch. Jr.
Missionary "
Society Meets
The Women's  Missionary Society
jf St. John's Evangelical  and Re-
fonred Church met Thuraday eve-
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. with Mrs. William SUfles as
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jvas the general theme dls-
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following   discussion   topics \ presented:    "A    Courageous
Pa^. .-. led by Miss AUes Knauai; "Woo-Soo-Dsu," led by lira. W. Calvin Nickel; "ChrtsUan FamUy Life," by Mrs. George Smith; "Uv- Ing Gospel Through Prayer," by Mra. G. B. Searles.
A program oonslstbig of the fol* lowing was pmaaoted: FInno solo, by Gerald Batt, and a duet by Mra. W. Calvin Nickel and Mra. Luttiar Batt. Prayer was offered by Itn. R. F. Tcteley.
At the session, reports on tli* Spring convention of Women's Mis* sfcmary Bocletias of the Pennayhranla OaaalB at Baolon ghren.
HoateaMB were: Mn. J. A. rnwa.- felder, ehairman: MM, Minerva ftenide, Mrs. SaSylto Rann, Allee Knauai and Loey OMw
NORIMAMPTON COUNn LEACH SCHEDDLI RELEASEt
Tlie schedule of the Northampt County   Baseball   League   for   M se'as:)n was announced by Paul I of Easton. league secreury.
The season wtU open Sunday close on August 15, with 4be off to follow.   Ten teams will palgn In the league, two Isas last year.
The schedule follows:
May 5—Bath at WUid ertown at  Hexenkoff,  FortlaDl Bl Tatamy, Pen Argyl at MartiM < So. Bang:>r at Hecktown.
May 12—Hexenkoff at tamy at Wind Oap, Martini at Stockertown, Hecktown at Port* land. Pen Argyl at So.
May 16—Bath at Tatamy.: Creek at  Hexenkoff. Wind Oap Hecktown. 80. Bangor at town, Portland at Fen Argyl.
May 10—Martina Creek ait Hecktown at Tatamy, Heaaoii So. Bangor, Pen Argyl at Wind < Portland at Stockertown.
May 31—Hecktown at tins Creek ait So. Bangor,' Fen Argyl, Hexenkoff ait Wind Oap 'ait Stoeksrtown.
liay 23-So Baofor «i Argyl   at   Hecktown, Martins Creek, Btocksrtosm at IB* umy, Wind Oap at Hsxaofean.
May 36—Bath at Pan AiBPl. 9», Bangor at Portland, StoelBertowa «| Hecktown. Wind O^ at Creek, Tatamy at HemnMI.
May  30   (Double-haaSetM- land at Baith p. m.; Pen Argyl p. m.;  So. Wind   Oap   p.   m.; Hecktown p. m.; Tatamy ait; Creek p. m.
June   2—Bath   at Portland at Wind Oap, at Hexenkoff, Tatamy ait I Hecktown at MartUia
June 4-^aalhat enkoff at Stockertown, Portland, Martina Craak «A ! gyl, Hecktown at So.
June 8—Bath at Oap   at  Tatamy, MarUns Creek. PottliBd «* town, Pan Argyl at South
June 0—Tatamy at Satb koff at MarUns Orsek. Wind at Hecktown, Si. Banfor •( ertown. Pen Argyl at
June 11—Bath at ISarttas Tatamy at Hecktown. So. Hexenkoff, Pen Argyl at Portland at i
June 13—i Bangor at Martins Craak, Py i gyl at Tatamy. Portland at KMI koff. Stockertown at WUid Oap.
June   16—Bath   at   80. Hecktown   st   Pen   Argyl, (Continued on Page Pour)
Ptttetoes |2MIMIt Crop la
Selling the crop of potatosa duced  in   PennsyUrania  oaeii F adds approximately 835,000X188 to < farm Income of the State, to a recent announcement ot WB Department of Agriculture.
But the effect of the Pennsylvaols potsto mdustry on the entire nomic welfare of the State ia 1 Involved than the twenty*flve lion of income alone. 'Tb^ InveiS* ment of the growers In farms, boBt- ings, equipment and suppUsa Is i^ tlmated at nearly SIOO-OOO-OOO. ThMi growers spend 85,000.000 annuaUy lot seed, spray materials, fertiliaera Mi other equipment akme. llHy iP> quire the labor of 30.000MO of employed farm help to and harvest the annual orap. use nearly 100,000 gallons ot fi^ ollne dally in trucks, traotofg Mil sprayers.
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Organlttttg a softball Soout Troop V-79 met Friday In the dKial rooms of Lutheran Church with Homer Shick in charfs o( tho ly session.   ITie team, IB Edward Christman, wUl bagin ttoe this week.
Winners of a queatlon Baa ducted at the meeting w«H» bers of the Covered Wagon lieaded by  Ray Chrlstmaa. leader.   Dart basel ed at the session.
Hm AuxUiacy^of have a kaffoe klatrti In rooma of St. John'a It waa eonounosd by Kahter, prssUent of Bm