Old-Time Pitcher Dies

"Christ Pfromm, retired constable who served this community for 20 years, died suddenly in bed, sometime early Saturday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Werkheiser; of 659 Franklin Ave., in Palmerton. He was 69 years, 4 months and 22 days of age."
Source: The Slatington News, 24 October 1940

For more information see, Christ Pfrom (1871-1940).

Vocational Home Economics To Be Installed in S.H.S.

"County Supt. Marvin J. Wertman was present and introduced the question of installing a Vocational Home Economics Course in the high school. The board accepted same and made application to the Department of Public Instruction for same."
Source: The Slatington News, 9 May 1940

High School Band Had Exciting Trip to New York

"Last Saturday the S.H.S. band had an eventful trip to New York’s World Fair, where they rendered a fine concert on the Band Shell of the Court of Sports. The youthful musicians with Mr. Edgar Acker, their director, were presented with a beautiful Plaque for their excellent program, which may be seen among the many trophies in Smith Hall.
Mechanical trouble developed by the buses, delayed the musicians about 5 hours-giving them many thrills and excitement."
Source: The Slatington News, 27 June 1940

Slatington Skeet Club to build a Club House

"Members of the Slatington Skeet Assn., are requested to report to LeRoy Yenser, W. Franklin St., in order to determine how many volunteers can be had to raze a new building.
Officials of the club have purchased a building, and it is planned to raze it and then rebuild a club house on the skeet grounds north of town."
Source: The Slatington News, 11 July 1940

Main Street Decorations Have Been Illuminated

"The Yule decorations in the town have been illuminated and present a pretty sight, with spruce adorning the light standards amid clusters of vari-colored lights. The criss-cross streamers of lights centered with big illuminated stars at the intersections also add to the beauty of the display."
Source: The Slatington News, 12 December 1940