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WE WISH VOU ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. f\ THE ARETH ITEM WE WISH YOU AldL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY NEWSPAPER, DEVOTED TO LITERATURE, LOCAL AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. VOL. XXXI NAZARETH, PA., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 29, 1921. No. 5 Northampton County Sealer Makes Fine Report of the Scales for the Year 1921 Every Scale in County District Examined and Sealed by Mr. Dietrich —Number of Interest¬ ing Features Noted Noah Dietrich, inspector of weights aud measures of Northamp¬ ton county, has prepared his report for the year 1921 aud a number of interesting features are noted in the document. During the year 1921, every scale in tlie county, exclusive pf the cities of Easton and Bethle¬ hem, was examined and sealed ac¬ cording to the findings of the ex¬ amination. Total number of scales examined, 476; total number of scales found correct, 33S. Total number of scales adjusted, 13fi. To¬ tal number of scaler condemned 2. It is noteworthy that fully 70 per cent of all the scales were found cor¬ rect or needed so little adjustment to be unworthy of recording. From this it would appear that the mer¬ chant realizes, that' by the use of good reliable scales, he is protecting _b.is own interests as well as those of his customers. Of the 476 scales tested, 123 were counter scales, 124 were platform Scales, 176 were computing scales and the remaining 53 were spring balances, coal scales and beam scales. The scales that needed the most ad¬ justing were the platform, fully 85 per cent of them being adjusted. Next to the platform scale, the com¬ puting scales seemed to vary most from the exact accuracy required. The two scales condemned were a springbalanceand a computing scale. Both of these were too old to be ad¬ justed or repaired and probably lost their degree of accuracy through long life and hard usage. The report contains an itemized list of the owners of scales through¬ out the county, exclusive of Easton and Bethlehem, with the report of the inspector in each case. "Y" TO HAVE LARGE HONEST- TO-GOODNESS OPEN BOUSE On January 2. Monday, tlie "Y" is to have a real open house. Every¬ thing from 3 to 10.45 p. m. will be free of all charges. Pool, bowling, swimming exhibition, basketball game, moving pictures, refresh¬ ments, orchestra music, etc. All for the admission of one good-natured smile. The afternoon will be taken up with swimming exhibition, basket¬ ball game, etc. The evening with the free picture, Anita Stewart in "Old Kentucky," The Ladies' Auxiliary will furnish refreshments and the "V" Hand's Orchestra will furnish music. All are welcome. ANNUAL TRIP TO THE COUNTY HOME The old custom of making an an¬ nual pilgrimage to the county home during the Christmas season by the Moravian Sunday school, was observ ed on Tuesday afternoon when a large delegation of Sunday school members and friends journeyed to the home and entertained the "folks" by singing a number of ap¬ propriate anthema. Mingling with them, words of good cheer were of¬ fered, and each was presented with a token in remembrance of the Yule- tide season such as fruit, cakes and candy. This is an old established custom and the trip Is always a joyous one for the giver as well as the recipient. BOY SCOUT NOTES. By Wilhelm H. Knecht, President Troop No. 1. The Boy Scouts of Nazareth did some very fine work during Christ¬ mas week. They collected groceries from the local residents as gifts for the poorer people of Nazareth and vicinity. The work was carried on under the direction of Scoutmaster Rev. Bahnson. Friday evening, December 23d, the Scouts brought together the articles which they had collected to the Nazareth Moravian. church. Twelve people were assigned by the Scoutmaster to whom the articles should be given as gifts by the Boy 8cotits of Nazareth Troop 1. After filling twelve baskets equally we found that we had about $S0 worth of articles to be distributed. We also received $3.90 In cash. This was also given to a certain family who were more than pleased. Many thanks to the help of the residents of Nazareth that contributed to thla most charitable cause. The Boy Scouts extend to the people of Naza¬ reth a Happy and Prosperous New Year. OPEN HOUSE at the Y. M. 0. A. Monday, January Sad, :t to 10.411 P. H nt:;" of FREE all charges Pool " Bowling Swimming Exhibition Basketball Movies Rereshments Orchestra Music, Etc. Everybody Welcome. if and bring your friends. CHRISTMAS CANTATA WELL RENDERED DY THE YOUNG PEOPLE White Xmas Service Rendered by the Sunday School on Sunday Evening Last Thursday evening the second annual Christinas cantata entitled 'Foxy Santa," was rendered by the young people. The manner of rendi¬ tion and the appreciation by the large audience was sufficient proof that the popular chord has been struck and that these exercises will become a part of the young people's program in future years. After these exercises the young folk received their Christmas gifts. Also the second White Christmas service was rendered by the Sunday schpol on Christmas evening. This is a strict departure from the old style Christmas festival, and the secret of the pleasure derived from it lies in putting into practice the Scriptural truth, that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Every member of the Sunday school, through the representative of the class, brought a white gift in produce or money, and laid it at the foot of the large white cross. They contributed $15S.20 for Bethany Or¬ phans' Home, 148.86 for Phoebe Deaconnes and Old Folks Home; $37.00 for Armenian Relief; $35.15 for Chinese famine; local relief $20. The total offering at, the services held under the auspices of the Sunday school amounted to $439. TO CELEBRATE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH At the annual congregational meeting of Salem Union church, Moorestown, held on December 26, it was decided to celebrate in 1922 ihe 150th anniversary of the found¬ ing of the church. The following brethren were elected as officers of the Reformed congregation: Elder, John Meyer; Deacons, Charles Rundell and Samuel Opling¬ er; Trustee, A. F. Renner; Auditor, Harvey Schafer. A NEW YEAR MENU Grace Kindness Conscience, clear Good Cheer Pleasant Experiences Charity, served with thoughtfulness Peace Love Truth Prosperity, in business and social life Heart, fond and true Success Happiness Luck Friendships, many and long A cup overflowing with Sweet Memories SACRED CANTATA IN SI. LUTHERAN CHURCH JOHN'S SUNDAY Next Sunday evening the commun¬ ity will have the opportunity to list¬ en to another musical production of a series which has been rendered re¬ cently in St. John's Lutheran church, beginning at 7 p. m. This event bids fair to surpass all the rest in point of time, rythm and execution. The title of the work, "Messiah's Ad¬ vent," compiled by Adam Geibel and Elsie Duncan Yale, is an index to the contents. It is the story of the birth of the Lord, set to appropriate music. The chorus will number thirty voices. CHRISTMAS SERVICES DURING WEEK END ARE WELL ATTENDED NOMINATION OF FAIR COMPANY OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP ELECT OFFICERS On Saturday evening Nazareth Chamber, No. 109, O. K. of F. elect¬ ed the following officers to serve for the ensuing six months: P. S. K. M., Frank C. Serfass; S K. M., Elmer F. Roth; S. C, Charles E. Welty; J. C, Walter F. Kern; M. R.. William M. Sllfies: K. W., M. Ross arty; F. Sec, Edgar B. Troxell; Rec. Sec, I. W. Nye; Treas., Harry L. Roth; Rep. G. C, I, W. Nye; Trustee, A. G. A. Bilhelmer. The above officers will be installed at a public meeting to be held Satur¬ day evening, January 14, 1922. In Moravian Church — All Departments of Sunday School Take Part NAZARENE RETIRES FROM AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS J. H. Fulmer, owner of the Ford service station, located at Easton, sold the property and business to Morris Ungerleider. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. Addison H. Cope an¬ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Catherine, to Harvey Freeman Frantz, of Naza¬ reth. Both Miss Cope and Mr. Frantz are very popular among a host of young people, who extend their heartiest congratulations. REMOVAL OF WAR TAX WILL BENEFIT PUBLIC The public will save approximate ly $1,500,000 a month as a result of the elimination of the War Tax on express shipments, according to George C. Taylor, president of the American Railway Express Company. An announcement to this effect was made today by Fred C. Kline, the local express agent. The "Revenue Act of 1921" elim¬ inates the War Tax of one cent on every twenty cents and fractions thereof in transportation charges on all express shipments. This tax dur¬ ing the year of 1920 amounted to $17,502,918. The average transpor¬ tation charge for each express ship¬ ment was approximately $1.50 and the average war tax for each ship¬ ment was eight cents. The elimina¬ tion of the tax, therefore, Mr. Tay¬ lor states, will virtually amount to a decrease in rates of a little over fire per cent.' Mr. Taylor believes that this should have a tendency to stim¬ ulate business and thereby accelerate the rapidly improving conditions throughout the entire country. "The American Railway Express Company handles approximately one million shipments a day or nearly four hundred million shipments a year," Mr. Taylor goes on to say. "The elimination of the tax will re¬ lieve the American Railway Express Company of an immense amount of labor which has been involved in cal¬ culating, entering on waybills and •ollection of tax, not to mention the expense or checking and accounting entailed. "The Treasury Department has re¬ quested express carriers to adviso all claimants who have claims peuding, or overcharges, or who file such claims after December 31, 1921, that claims for refund of tax should be filed separately on Treasury Depart ment Form No. 46, with the Com¬ missioner of Internal Revenue with¬ in four years from the time tax was paid, claim being barred by statute of limitations if received after such time." Fred C. Kline pointed out that as the Revenue Act becomes effective January 1. 1922, the tax on all ship¬ ments forwarded "prepaid" on or be- ore December 31, will be collected. On shipments forwarded "collect" and arriving on or after January 1, the tax will not be assessed. The attendance at the Love Feast and Christmas Eve Yigils in the Mo¬ ravian church filled the building to its utmost capacity. The service opened with the sing¬ ing of "Silent Night, Holy Night" by the choir without organ accompani¬ ment, and was inspiringly rendered, taking the audience back in spirit to the first Christmas night when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea. The pastor then read the Christ¬ mas story as it is recorded in Luke's gcspel, and offered prayer. The Love Feast followed, and the dis¬ tribution of a lighted taper to the entire Sunday school and all children in the audience, as an emblem of Him who came into the world as the Light of the world. The solo part of "Morning Star" was sung by May Koch in a manner that touched the audience. The simplicity and impressiveness of this service is still sufficiently ap¬ preciated to fill the large auditorium to capacity. Sunday morning, Christmas day, the sermon was preacl.ed by the pas¬ tor on "The Morning Star of Bethle¬ hem." The offering at this service was in behalf of The Moravian Leper Home at Jerusalem, aqd amounted to $60.37. In the evening the Sunday school rendered a program. Again the church was filled from end to end and even the gallery. The program was of a high order honoring the Unspeakable Gift of God-Christ the Saviour. The beginners and Primary de¬ partments gave an excellent account of themselves with songs and recita¬ tions that exalted the Babe of Beth¬ lehem—the Saviour of the world, greatly to the credit of the superin¬ tendents of the departments. The music by the main school with orchestra accompaniment was rendered In a superb manner. The offering at this service was for the Near East Relief and amounted to $182. Too much credit cannot be .given to those who labored untiringly to render a program that would honor the Saviour, and it was heartily ap¬ preciated by the large audience. The orchestra deserves special mention as a potent factor tn making the musical end a great success; and the part taken by the sixteen girls In a song revealed the splendid future choir In embryo. The pulpit platform decorations are beautiful—congratulations to the committee. May the blessings of the season abide. Following are the nomination of officers of the Northampton County Agricultural Society, as made at a meeting In the secretary's office on Saturday, December 10: President. William K. Shimer; Vice-President. Alvin P. Santee; Sec¬ retary, Simon Andrews; Treasurer, L. P. Werkheiser; Racing Secretary, William H. Hall; Executive Commit¬ tee, Sylvester Garr. Alvin Santee, Henry Schlegel, Joseph Schlegel, Charles Reese, Charles Knecht, Rob¬ ert Laubach, P. S. Trumbower, Mar¬ tin Herman. Jeremiah Ehret, Hurley Yeisley, Lovine Gradwohl, H. F. Ziegler; Music Committee, A. J. Stolflet, Truman Buss; Auditors, Fred Kern, Fred Heckman, John R. Laubach; Ground Committee, Wil¬ son A. Buss. The election of officers will be held on Saturday, January 7, between 2 and 4 p. m. in the office on the fair grounds. UNCALLED FOR LETTERS. List of letters unclaimed at the Nazareth Post-office, December 27, 1921; Frank Chamberlin, Geo. Diehl, R. E. De Sola, Eva Gruver, Clark Fen, John Simons, Ed. L. Shallhamer, Chas. Vogt. When calling say "advertised." CHAS. E. KNECHT, P. M. NAZARETH W. C. T. U. MEETING. The January meeting of the Fran¬ ces Willard W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs. Warren Sieg¬ fried, 11 Green street, on Tuesday, January 3, at 3 p. m. Not only mem¬ bers but all women interested in this cause are heartily Invited to this first meeting for the year. NAZARETH BANK TO OBSERVE JANUARY 2D AS HOLIDAY, On account of New Year's day fall¬ ing on Sunday this year the Naza¬ reth National Bank will observe Monday, January 2d as a holidav. Christmas Services In St. John's Lutheran Church Largest in Its History Y. ML < Pro*. H. H, CONCERT by tho A. BAND Haas, Director in ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Nazareth, Pa. TO-NIGHT December 2», IN] at 8.18 o'clock Soprano Soloists: Miss Mona YaiiNatta Miss Catherine Yocom Clarinet Soloist: Walter Bender Cornet, Soloists: Harry Miller Raymond Bender I ia ill one Soloist: Philip Mulfreda Admission FREE WEDDING OF WELL KNOWN NAZARETH COUPLE ANNOUNCED Formal Announcement Made at Dinner Party Given by Mr. and Mrs. Trumbower A very delightful and elaborate dinner party was given at noon on December 26, by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Trumbower at their home on East Center street. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fraunfelder aud children Anna, John, and Jacob; Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Trumbower, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. "Wotring and daugh¬ ter Frances. Mrs. Frances Odenweld¬ er, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Vogler and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K. Vogler. At this dinner party formal an- rouncement was made of the mar¬ riage of the newest members of the family, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K. \ ogler, who were married on May 7, last. Mr. and Mrs. Vogler will in the iiear future take up their residence at Rosedale, state of Washington, where Mr. Vogler has been called to a responsible position in the super¬ vision of social service work in a part of that state. Mr. Vogler is a graduate of Mora¬ vian College, Bethlehem, and Mrs. Vogler. formerly Miss Esther Wot¬ ring, is a graduate of Hood College, Frederick, Md. • Mr. Vogler's service in the United States Navy and his work in the pastoral field in New York City, and Mrs. Vogler's experi¬ ence as home demonstration agent o:' Cecil county, Md., and teacher of science in Wilmington High school, make the combined experiences of the couple particularly valuable for this line of work. The couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, and will take with them the good wishes of a host of friends. LARGE CHRISTMAS PUTZ. One of the largest putzes In town can be seen at tbe home of Harry Rhymer on New street. Mr. Rhymer has spent considerable time on this work, having on exhibition a minia¬ ture elevated railroad, electric road and canal with a scenic mountain and a village in the distance. The masterpiece Is an exact miniature re¬ production of the local Moravian church. He takes great pride In this lir.e of work and is pleased to show the same In running order to his friends any evening during the holi¬ day season. LUTHERAN COMMUNION. Communion service will be held In St. John's Lutheran church, Bath, on Sunday, January 1 at 10 a. m. NAZARETH SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATES OFFICERS The adjourned meeting of the School Board was held in the Fair- view School Building, Thursday ev¬ ening, December 22, 1921. Members present—Kern, Knauss and Snyder. On motion of Knauss and Kern, unanimously carried, Snyder was chosen temporary chairman to pre¬ side during reorganization ot the Board. Knauss nominated Gold for the of¬ fice of President of the Board. On motion of Kern and Knauss the nominations for President were closed and Gold elected on the fol¬ lowing vote: Yea—Kern, Knauss and Snyder Nay—None. Kern nominated Hawk for the of¬ fice of Vice President of the Board. On motion of Knauss and Kern the nominations were closed aud Hawk elected on the following vote: Yea—Knauss, Kern and Snyder. Nay- -None. On motion of Kern and Knauss the Board adjourned. J. KNA1 Music by Large Orchestra a Delightful Feature —Entire Program of Exceptional Merit and in Printed Form The Christmas service on Sunday evening in St. John's Lutheran church surpassed all previous rec¬ ords and exceeded by far even the most sanguine and optimistic antici¬ pations. Very early the people be¬ gan to assemble so that by the time the hour of opening arrived all tha available space in both the church and chapel including the gallery waa filled. It became necessary to place chairs in the rear of the church to accommodate all the people. At promptly 7 o'clock the school" which assembled in the basement began to proceed in a body to the church au¬ ditorium while the orchestra render¬ ed a selection. The Primary department came first, then the Intermediate de¬ partment and finally the Senior or Adult department. The songa for the main school were taken from the program entitled "Heralds of Christmas" by J. Lincoln Hall and Elsie Duncan Yale and published by Hall-Mack Co. These songs were interspersed with recitations, exercl- ces and drills of a very high order, under the direction of a committee v hose personnel was as follows: Misses Myra Druckenmiller, Helen Roth, Anna Kaiser and Mrs. Paul Wunderly. A prominent part of the program was the exercises by the Primary department under the su¬ pervision of Miss Hattie Hahn, Helen Stoudt, Mary Hawk, Catharine Kala- er. The large audience thoroughly en¬ joyed the different parts taken by the smaller children as well as the excellent lessons drawn from the various exercises of the other de¬ partments. The church was very beautifully and artistically decorated, including two electrically lighted trees, one on each side of the chancel. Printed copies of the entire program were freely distributed in the audience thus enabling every one to identify the performers without making a single announcement. This feature, although not new. on this occasion was very well received. Numerous and complimentary were the remarks heard after the service relative to the music furnish¬ ed by the large orchestra. The opening prayer was offered by Rev. P. G. Bergman, pastor of the Evangelical church. After the service the usual gifts were distributed under the supervi¬ sion of the superintendents. Messrs. Alvin Itterly and Ellwood Unangst, The service closed with the bene¬ diction pronounced by the pastor. CAMP FIRE GIRLS GAVE ENTERTAINMENT On Saturday afternoon, December 24 the Camp Fire Girls of Nazareth gave an entertainment for the poor children of towr. The entertainment was given In the basement of the Reformed church and a number of children be¬ tween the ages of four and twelve were present to enjoy the afternoon. A Christmas tree finely decorated was very pleasing to the children. After gifts were distributed excel¬ lent refreshments were served v/hlch were heartily enjoyed by all. The Camp Fire Girls certainly brought the Christmas cheer into a number of homes. CHRISTMAS CANTATA IN ST. JOHN'S REFORMED CHURCH The cantata "Judea" by Geibel will be rendered in St. John's Re¬ formed church by the choir Sunday evening, January 1 at 7 o'clock. The work is composed or interstlng chor¬ uses and effective solos. The choir has been rehearsing faithfully under the direction of tbe orfranlst, Charlea W. Hess, and a splendid rendition la assured. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. On Monday evening a pleasant birthday party was held at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood S. Kelcliner in honor of their daughter, Blanch* Kelchner's seventeenth birthday. The evening was spent playing; games and refreshments were serr- ed. The following were present: Mabel Ackerman. Miriam Lercb, Hilda Smith, Minnie Woodrlng. Florence Woodrlng, Amy Woodrlng, Grace Frltchman, Arllne Frltchmaa, Laura Edelman, Helen Coleman* Irene Barch, Florence Kelchnar, Claude Kelchner, Roy Kelchnar, Oliver Woodrlng, Horace Groobe, Clarence Groube, Howard Shafer, Earl Smith. Roscoe Noll, Charlea Gilbert, Alvln Rothrock, Floyd Roth- rock, Walter Coleman, Walter Edel¬ man, Earl Groff, Joseph Dewalt anal Russel Teakle. "
Object Description
Title | The Nazareth Item |
Masthead | Nazareth Item |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 5 |
Subject | Nazareth's first English newspaper |
Description | A weekly home town newspaper published from December 4, 1891 to November 20, 1975 |
Publisher | The Nazareth Publishing Company |
Physical Description | weekly newspaper |
Date | 1921-12-29; * |
Location Covered | United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Source | microfilm |
Language | eng |
Rights | Public Domain |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, Attn: Reference Department, 295 E. Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. Phone: (610) 795-4932. |
Contributing Institution | Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Month | 12 |
Day | 29 |
Year | 1921 |
FileName | index.cpd |
Description
Title | The Nazareth Item |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 5 |
Subject | Nazareth's first English newspaper |
Description | A weekly home town newspaper published from December 4, 1891 to November 20, 1975 |
Publisher | The Nazareth Publishing Company |
Physical Description | weekly newspaper |
Date | 1921-12-29; * |
Location Covered | United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Nazareth |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Source | microfilm |
Language | eng |
Rights | Public Domain |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, Attn: Reference Department, 295 E. Center Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. Phone: (610) 795-4932. |
Contributing Institution | Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | WE WISH VOU ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. f\ THE ARETH ITEM WE WISH YOU AldL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY NEWSPAPER, DEVOTED TO LITERATURE, LOCAL AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. VOL. XXXI NAZARETH, PA., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 29, 1921. No. 5 Northampton County Sealer Makes Fine Report of the Scales for the Year 1921 Every Scale in County District Examined and Sealed by Mr. Dietrich —Number of Interest¬ ing Features Noted Noah Dietrich, inspector of weights aud measures of Northamp¬ ton county, has prepared his report for the year 1921 aud a number of interesting features are noted in the document. During the year 1921, every scale in tlie county, exclusive pf the cities of Easton and Bethle¬ hem, was examined and sealed ac¬ cording to the findings of the ex¬ amination. Total number of scales examined, 476; total number of scales found correct, 33S. Total number of scales adjusted, 13fi. To¬ tal number of scaler condemned 2. It is noteworthy that fully 70 per cent of all the scales were found cor¬ rect or needed so little adjustment to be unworthy of recording. From this it would appear that the mer¬ chant realizes, that' by the use of good reliable scales, he is protecting _b.is own interests as well as those of his customers. Of the 476 scales tested, 123 were counter scales, 124 were platform Scales, 176 were computing scales and the remaining 53 were spring balances, coal scales and beam scales. The scales that needed the most ad¬ justing were the platform, fully 85 per cent of them being adjusted. Next to the platform scale, the com¬ puting scales seemed to vary most from the exact accuracy required. The two scales condemned were a springbalanceand a computing scale. Both of these were too old to be ad¬ justed or repaired and probably lost their degree of accuracy through long life and hard usage. The report contains an itemized list of the owners of scales through¬ out the county, exclusive of Easton and Bethlehem, with the report of the inspector in each case. "Y" TO HAVE LARGE HONEST- TO-GOODNESS OPEN BOUSE On January 2. Monday, tlie "Y" is to have a real open house. Every¬ thing from 3 to 10.45 p. m. will be free of all charges. Pool, bowling, swimming exhibition, basketball game, moving pictures, refresh¬ ments, orchestra music, etc. All for the admission of one good-natured smile. The afternoon will be taken up with swimming exhibition, basket¬ ball game, etc. The evening with the free picture, Anita Stewart in "Old Kentucky," The Ladies' Auxiliary will furnish refreshments and the "V" Hand's Orchestra will furnish music. All are welcome. ANNUAL TRIP TO THE COUNTY HOME The old custom of making an an¬ nual pilgrimage to the county home during the Christmas season by the Moravian Sunday school, was observ ed on Tuesday afternoon when a large delegation of Sunday school members and friends journeyed to the home and entertained the "folks" by singing a number of ap¬ propriate anthema. Mingling with them, words of good cheer were of¬ fered, and each was presented with a token in remembrance of the Yule- tide season such as fruit, cakes and candy. This is an old established custom and the trip Is always a joyous one for the giver as well as the recipient. BOY SCOUT NOTES. By Wilhelm H. Knecht, President Troop No. 1. The Boy Scouts of Nazareth did some very fine work during Christ¬ mas week. They collected groceries from the local residents as gifts for the poorer people of Nazareth and vicinity. The work was carried on under the direction of Scoutmaster Rev. Bahnson. Friday evening, December 23d, the Scouts brought together the articles which they had collected to the Nazareth Moravian. church. Twelve people were assigned by the Scoutmaster to whom the articles should be given as gifts by the Boy 8cotits of Nazareth Troop 1. After filling twelve baskets equally we found that we had about $S0 worth of articles to be distributed. We also received $3.90 In cash. This was also given to a certain family who were more than pleased. Many thanks to the help of the residents of Nazareth that contributed to thla most charitable cause. The Boy Scouts extend to the people of Naza¬ reth a Happy and Prosperous New Year. OPEN HOUSE at the Y. M. 0. A. Monday, January Sad, :t to 10.411 P. H nt:;" of FREE all charges Pool " Bowling Swimming Exhibition Basketball Movies Rereshments Orchestra Music, Etc. Everybody Welcome. if and bring your friends. CHRISTMAS CANTATA WELL RENDERED DY THE YOUNG PEOPLE White Xmas Service Rendered by the Sunday School on Sunday Evening Last Thursday evening the second annual Christinas cantata entitled 'Foxy Santa," was rendered by the young people. The manner of rendi¬ tion and the appreciation by the large audience was sufficient proof that the popular chord has been struck and that these exercises will become a part of the young people's program in future years. After these exercises the young folk received their Christmas gifts. Also the second White Christmas service was rendered by the Sunday schpol on Christmas evening. This is a strict departure from the old style Christmas festival, and the secret of the pleasure derived from it lies in putting into practice the Scriptural truth, that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Every member of the Sunday school, through the representative of the class, brought a white gift in produce or money, and laid it at the foot of the large white cross. They contributed $15S.20 for Bethany Or¬ phans' Home, 148.86 for Phoebe Deaconnes and Old Folks Home; $37.00 for Armenian Relief; $35.15 for Chinese famine; local relief $20. The total offering at, the services held under the auspices of the Sunday school amounted to $439. TO CELEBRATE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH At the annual congregational meeting of Salem Union church, Moorestown, held on December 26, it was decided to celebrate in 1922 ihe 150th anniversary of the found¬ ing of the church. The following brethren were elected as officers of the Reformed congregation: Elder, John Meyer; Deacons, Charles Rundell and Samuel Opling¬ er; Trustee, A. F. Renner; Auditor, Harvey Schafer. A NEW YEAR MENU Grace Kindness Conscience, clear Good Cheer Pleasant Experiences Charity, served with thoughtfulness Peace Love Truth Prosperity, in business and social life Heart, fond and true Success Happiness Luck Friendships, many and long A cup overflowing with Sweet Memories SACRED CANTATA IN SI. LUTHERAN CHURCH JOHN'S SUNDAY Next Sunday evening the commun¬ ity will have the opportunity to list¬ en to another musical production of a series which has been rendered re¬ cently in St. John's Lutheran church, beginning at 7 p. m. This event bids fair to surpass all the rest in point of time, rythm and execution. The title of the work, "Messiah's Ad¬ vent," compiled by Adam Geibel and Elsie Duncan Yale, is an index to the contents. It is the story of the birth of the Lord, set to appropriate music. The chorus will number thirty voices. CHRISTMAS SERVICES DURING WEEK END ARE WELL ATTENDED NOMINATION OF FAIR COMPANY OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP ELECT OFFICERS On Saturday evening Nazareth Chamber, No. 109, O. K. of F. elect¬ ed the following officers to serve for the ensuing six months: P. S. K. M., Frank C. Serfass; S K. M., Elmer F. Roth; S. C, Charles E. Welty; J. C, Walter F. Kern; M. R.. William M. Sllfies: K. W., M. Ross arty; F. Sec, Edgar B. Troxell; Rec. Sec, I. W. Nye; Treas., Harry L. Roth; Rep. G. C, I, W. Nye; Trustee, A. G. A. Bilhelmer. The above officers will be installed at a public meeting to be held Satur¬ day evening, January 14, 1922. In Moravian Church — All Departments of Sunday School Take Part NAZARENE RETIRES FROM AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS J. H. Fulmer, owner of the Ford service station, located at Easton, sold the property and business to Morris Ungerleider. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. Addison H. Cope an¬ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Catherine, to Harvey Freeman Frantz, of Naza¬ reth. Both Miss Cope and Mr. Frantz are very popular among a host of young people, who extend their heartiest congratulations. REMOVAL OF WAR TAX WILL BENEFIT PUBLIC The public will save approximate ly $1,500,000 a month as a result of the elimination of the War Tax on express shipments, according to George C. Taylor, president of the American Railway Express Company. An announcement to this effect was made today by Fred C. Kline, the local express agent. The "Revenue Act of 1921" elim¬ inates the War Tax of one cent on every twenty cents and fractions thereof in transportation charges on all express shipments. This tax dur¬ ing the year of 1920 amounted to $17,502,918. The average transpor¬ tation charge for each express ship¬ ment was approximately $1.50 and the average war tax for each ship¬ ment was eight cents. The elimina¬ tion of the tax, therefore, Mr. Tay¬ lor states, will virtually amount to a decrease in rates of a little over fire per cent.' Mr. Taylor believes that this should have a tendency to stim¬ ulate business and thereby accelerate the rapidly improving conditions throughout the entire country. "The American Railway Express Company handles approximately one million shipments a day or nearly four hundred million shipments a year," Mr. Taylor goes on to say. "The elimination of the tax will re¬ lieve the American Railway Express Company of an immense amount of labor which has been involved in cal¬ culating, entering on waybills and •ollection of tax, not to mention the expense or checking and accounting entailed. "The Treasury Department has re¬ quested express carriers to adviso all claimants who have claims peuding, or overcharges, or who file such claims after December 31, 1921, that claims for refund of tax should be filed separately on Treasury Depart ment Form No. 46, with the Com¬ missioner of Internal Revenue with¬ in four years from the time tax was paid, claim being barred by statute of limitations if received after such time." Fred C. Kline pointed out that as the Revenue Act becomes effective January 1. 1922, the tax on all ship¬ ments forwarded "prepaid" on or be- ore December 31, will be collected. On shipments forwarded "collect" and arriving on or after January 1, the tax will not be assessed. The attendance at the Love Feast and Christmas Eve Yigils in the Mo¬ ravian church filled the building to its utmost capacity. The service opened with the sing¬ ing of "Silent Night, Holy Night" by the choir without organ accompani¬ ment, and was inspiringly rendered, taking the audience back in spirit to the first Christmas night when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea. The pastor then read the Christ¬ mas story as it is recorded in Luke's gcspel, and offered prayer. The Love Feast followed, and the dis¬ tribution of a lighted taper to the entire Sunday school and all children in the audience, as an emblem of Him who came into the world as the Light of the world. The solo part of "Morning Star" was sung by May Koch in a manner that touched the audience. The simplicity and impressiveness of this service is still sufficiently ap¬ preciated to fill the large auditorium to capacity. Sunday morning, Christmas day, the sermon was preacl.ed by the pas¬ tor on "The Morning Star of Bethle¬ hem." The offering at this service was in behalf of The Moravian Leper Home at Jerusalem, aqd amounted to $60.37. In the evening the Sunday school rendered a program. Again the church was filled from end to end and even the gallery. The program was of a high order honoring the Unspeakable Gift of God-Christ the Saviour. The beginners and Primary de¬ partments gave an excellent account of themselves with songs and recita¬ tions that exalted the Babe of Beth¬ lehem—the Saviour of the world, greatly to the credit of the superin¬ tendents of the departments. The music by the main school with orchestra accompaniment was rendered In a superb manner. The offering at this service was for the Near East Relief and amounted to $182. Too much credit cannot be .given to those who labored untiringly to render a program that would honor the Saviour, and it was heartily ap¬ preciated by the large audience. The orchestra deserves special mention as a potent factor tn making the musical end a great success; and the part taken by the sixteen girls In a song revealed the splendid future choir In embryo. The pulpit platform decorations are beautiful—congratulations to the committee. May the blessings of the season abide. Following are the nomination of officers of the Northampton County Agricultural Society, as made at a meeting In the secretary's office on Saturday, December 10: President. William K. Shimer; Vice-President. Alvin P. Santee; Sec¬ retary, Simon Andrews; Treasurer, L. P. Werkheiser; Racing Secretary, William H. Hall; Executive Commit¬ tee, Sylvester Garr. Alvin Santee, Henry Schlegel, Joseph Schlegel, Charles Reese, Charles Knecht, Rob¬ ert Laubach, P. S. Trumbower, Mar¬ tin Herman. Jeremiah Ehret, Hurley Yeisley, Lovine Gradwohl, H. F. Ziegler; Music Committee, A. J. Stolflet, Truman Buss; Auditors, Fred Kern, Fred Heckman, John R. Laubach; Ground Committee, Wil¬ son A. Buss. The election of officers will be held on Saturday, January 7, between 2 and 4 p. m. in the office on the fair grounds. UNCALLED FOR LETTERS. List of letters unclaimed at the Nazareth Post-office, December 27, 1921; Frank Chamberlin, Geo. Diehl, R. E. De Sola, Eva Gruver, Clark Fen, John Simons, Ed. L. Shallhamer, Chas. Vogt. When calling say "advertised." CHAS. E. KNECHT, P. M. NAZARETH W. C. T. U. MEETING. The January meeting of the Fran¬ ces Willard W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs. Warren Sieg¬ fried, 11 Green street, on Tuesday, January 3, at 3 p. m. Not only mem¬ bers but all women interested in this cause are heartily Invited to this first meeting for the year. NAZARETH BANK TO OBSERVE JANUARY 2D AS HOLIDAY, On account of New Year's day fall¬ ing on Sunday this year the Naza¬ reth National Bank will observe Monday, January 2d as a holidav. Christmas Services In St. John's Lutheran Church Largest in Its History Y. ML < Pro*. H. H, CONCERT by tho A. BAND Haas, Director in ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Nazareth, Pa. TO-NIGHT December 2», IN] at 8.18 o'clock Soprano Soloists: Miss Mona YaiiNatta Miss Catherine Yocom Clarinet Soloist: Walter Bender Cornet, Soloists: Harry Miller Raymond Bender I ia ill one Soloist: Philip Mulfreda Admission FREE WEDDING OF WELL KNOWN NAZARETH COUPLE ANNOUNCED Formal Announcement Made at Dinner Party Given by Mr. and Mrs. Trumbower A very delightful and elaborate dinner party was given at noon on December 26, by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Trumbower at their home on East Center street. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fraunfelder aud children Anna, John, and Jacob; Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Trumbower, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. "Wotring and daugh¬ ter Frances. Mrs. Frances Odenweld¬ er, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Vogler and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K. Vogler. At this dinner party formal an- rouncement was made of the mar¬ riage of the newest members of the family, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K. \ ogler, who were married on May 7, last. Mr. and Mrs. Vogler will in the iiear future take up their residence at Rosedale, state of Washington, where Mr. Vogler has been called to a responsible position in the super¬ vision of social service work in a part of that state. Mr. Vogler is a graduate of Mora¬ vian College, Bethlehem, and Mrs. Vogler. formerly Miss Esther Wot¬ ring, is a graduate of Hood College, Frederick, Md. • Mr. Vogler's service in the United States Navy and his work in the pastoral field in New York City, and Mrs. Vogler's experi¬ ence as home demonstration agent o:' Cecil county, Md., and teacher of science in Wilmington High school, make the combined experiences of the couple particularly valuable for this line of work. The couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, and will take with them the good wishes of a host of friends. LARGE CHRISTMAS PUTZ. One of the largest putzes In town can be seen at tbe home of Harry Rhymer on New street. Mr. Rhymer has spent considerable time on this work, having on exhibition a minia¬ ture elevated railroad, electric road and canal with a scenic mountain and a village in the distance. The masterpiece Is an exact miniature re¬ production of the local Moravian church. He takes great pride In this lir.e of work and is pleased to show the same In running order to his friends any evening during the holi¬ day season. LUTHERAN COMMUNION. Communion service will be held In St. John's Lutheran church, Bath, on Sunday, January 1 at 10 a. m. NAZARETH SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATES OFFICERS The adjourned meeting of the School Board was held in the Fair- view School Building, Thursday ev¬ ening, December 22, 1921. Members present—Kern, Knauss and Snyder. On motion of Knauss and Kern, unanimously carried, Snyder was chosen temporary chairman to pre¬ side during reorganization ot the Board. Knauss nominated Gold for the of¬ fice of President of the Board. On motion of Kern and Knauss the nominations for President were closed and Gold elected on the fol¬ lowing vote: Yea—Kern, Knauss and Snyder Nay—None. Kern nominated Hawk for the of¬ fice of Vice President of the Board. On motion of Knauss and Kern the nominations were closed aud Hawk elected on the following vote: Yea—Knauss, Kern and Snyder. Nay- -None. On motion of Kern and Knauss the Board adjourned. J. KNA1 Music by Large Orchestra a Delightful Feature —Entire Program of Exceptional Merit and in Printed Form The Christmas service on Sunday evening in St. John's Lutheran church surpassed all previous rec¬ ords and exceeded by far even the most sanguine and optimistic antici¬ pations. Very early the people be¬ gan to assemble so that by the time the hour of opening arrived all tha available space in both the church and chapel including the gallery waa filled. It became necessary to place chairs in the rear of the church to accommodate all the people. At promptly 7 o'clock the school" which assembled in the basement began to proceed in a body to the church au¬ ditorium while the orchestra render¬ ed a selection. The Primary department came first, then the Intermediate de¬ partment and finally the Senior or Adult department. The songa for the main school were taken from the program entitled "Heralds of Christmas" by J. Lincoln Hall and Elsie Duncan Yale and published by Hall-Mack Co. These songs were interspersed with recitations, exercl- ces and drills of a very high order, under the direction of a committee v hose personnel was as follows: Misses Myra Druckenmiller, Helen Roth, Anna Kaiser and Mrs. Paul Wunderly. A prominent part of the program was the exercises by the Primary department under the su¬ pervision of Miss Hattie Hahn, Helen Stoudt, Mary Hawk, Catharine Kala- er. The large audience thoroughly en¬ joyed the different parts taken by the smaller children as well as the excellent lessons drawn from the various exercises of the other de¬ partments. The church was very beautifully and artistically decorated, including two electrically lighted trees, one on each side of the chancel. Printed copies of the entire program were freely distributed in the audience thus enabling every one to identify the performers without making a single announcement. This feature, although not new. on this occasion was very well received. Numerous and complimentary were the remarks heard after the service relative to the music furnish¬ ed by the large orchestra. The opening prayer was offered by Rev. P. G. Bergman, pastor of the Evangelical church. After the service the usual gifts were distributed under the supervi¬ sion of the superintendents. Messrs. Alvin Itterly and Ellwood Unangst, The service closed with the bene¬ diction pronounced by the pastor. CAMP FIRE GIRLS GAVE ENTERTAINMENT On Saturday afternoon, December 24 the Camp Fire Girls of Nazareth gave an entertainment for the poor children of towr. The entertainment was given In the basement of the Reformed church and a number of children be¬ tween the ages of four and twelve were present to enjoy the afternoon. A Christmas tree finely decorated was very pleasing to the children. After gifts were distributed excel¬ lent refreshments were served v/hlch were heartily enjoyed by all. The Camp Fire Girls certainly brought the Christmas cheer into a number of homes. CHRISTMAS CANTATA IN ST. JOHN'S REFORMED CHURCH The cantata "Judea" by Geibel will be rendered in St. John's Re¬ formed church by the choir Sunday evening, January 1 at 7 o'clock. The work is composed or interstlng chor¬ uses and effective solos. The choir has been rehearsing faithfully under the direction of tbe orfranlst, Charlea W. Hess, and a splendid rendition la assured. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. On Monday evening a pleasant birthday party was held at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood S. Kelcliner in honor of their daughter, Blanch* Kelchner's seventeenth birthday. The evening was spent playing; games and refreshments were serr- ed. The following were present: Mabel Ackerman. Miriam Lercb, Hilda Smith, Minnie Woodrlng. Florence Woodrlng, Amy Woodrlng, Grace Frltchman, Arllne Frltchmaa, Laura Edelman, Helen Coleman* Irene Barch, Florence Kelchnar, Claude Kelchner, Roy Kelchnar, Oliver Woodrlng, Horace Groobe, Clarence Groube, Howard Shafer, Earl Smith. Roscoe Noll, Charlea Gilbert, Alvln Rothrock, Floyd Roth- rock, Walter Coleman, Walter Edel¬ man, Earl Groff, Joseph Dewalt anal Russel Teakle. " |
Month | 12 |
Day | 29 |
Year | 1921 |
Sequence | 1 |
Page | 1 |
FileName | 19211229_001.tif |
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