1973 - 1996 NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
INDEX REQUEST FORM
SUBJECT DATE YEAR DESCRIPTON NEWSPAPER PAGE
A.B.E. Airport Jan. 15 1973 Increased security taken against hijackers. Easton Express p. 5, illus.
A.B.E. Airport Jan. 4 1973 Increased security taken against hijackers. Easton Express p. 2
A.B.E. Airport March 18 1973
Northampton and Lehigh County Commissioners
feud over the financing of the proposed $8.9
million expansion.
Easton Express p. 5
Abortion Aug. 17 1973
Dr. James Delahunty, critic of abortion, resigned
from staff of Hunterdon Medical Center due to
conflict of philosophies.
Easton Express p. 1
Abortion
Jan. 24 &
31
1973 Area hospitals discuss new abortion policies. Easton Express p. 1 and p. 1
Alcoholism Sept. 22 1973
A proposed policy to deal with the use of alcohol
by pupils at Easton Area High School to be
presented to School Board by High School
Prinicipal Philip J. Spaziani.
Easton Express p. 5
Armstrong, Neil A. Feb. 15 1973
Neil A. Armstrong, first man to walk on moon
spoke at Minsi Trail Council, Boy Scouts of
America award dinner at Hotel Bethlehem.
Easton Express p. 5
Art - Fairs Sept. 21 1973 Account of the Art fair and a list of winners. Easton Express p. 3 & 5
Art - Fairs Sept. 24 1973 Account of the Art fair and a list of winners. Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Artists April 18 1973
Joseph DeThomas, local artist, an account of his
life and work.
Easton Express p. 38, illus.
Artists July 19 1973
John L. Kraus, artist of Raubsville, PA, account of
his life and work. Signs his work F. Bread.
Easton Express p. 33, illus.
Artists Oct. 9 1973
Nicholas Bartolacci a Palmer Township artist.
Nicholas Bartolocci, mail carrier is also a talented
artist. Illus.
Easton Express p. 14
Athletics Nov. 15 1973
New 9-school athletic conference in the Lehigh
Valley. Breaks up the current Lehigh-Northampton
League.
Easton Express p. 1
Automobile Agencies Oct. 18 1973
Rankin Garage and Sales Service - Groundbreaking
for new building in 25th Street Shopping Center.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Automobile Agencies Oct. 18 1973
Rowe's gasoline station in Phillipsburg, N.J.
celebrates 50th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Automobiles - Shows Nov. 5 1973 Auto show at the Palmer Mall. Easton Express p. 49
Bakeries Aug. 13 1973
Schaible's Bakery raises price of bread, second
time since June 1 and third time since August
1972.
Easton Express p. 5
Bakeries Sept. 25 1973
Easton Baking Company, 34 North 7th Street,
Easton, PA. A History of the Company.
Easton Express p. 28, illus.
Balloons Aug. 9 1973
Balloonist failed in attempt to cross the Atlantic
Ocean. Mr. Bob Sparks from Tamiment, PA is
forced by storm to ditch balloon.
Easton Express p. 1
Balloons June 8 1973
Roberts Sparks, balloonist, to make tests near the
Lehigh Valley in preparation for trans-Atlantic
flight.
Easton Express p. 5
Balloons Oct. 19 1973
Bob Sparks hopes to fly to France in a hot-air
helium balloon.
Easton Express p. 1
Bangor, PA - Churches Dec. 1 1973
Calvary Church of the Nazarene has 24 year
history.
Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Bangor, PA - Churches Feb. 24 1973 Brief history of Mackey Memorial Baptist Church. Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Bangor, PA - Churches Oct. 6 1973
Presbyterian parish of Bangor-Roseto combination
of 3 former congregations with traces of English,
Welsh and Italian origins.
Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Banks July 14 1973 Area banks increase interest on saving. Easton Express p. 1
Banks July 14 1973 Area banks increase interest on saving. Easton Express p. 1
Barbers Jan. 6 1973 Long hair a problem to local barbers. Easton Express p. 13
Battleship Models. Sept. 19 1973
Fred Holjes of Lebanon, N.J. builds replicas of U.S.
battleships.
Easton Express pg. 8, illus.
Beebe, Helen H.
May 31,
1973.
1973
Deaf Clinic takes a new road to teach the deaf to
speak. An account of her method.
Easton Express p. 22.
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Education
Dec. 7 1973
Miller's Heights - Wilson School to be closed and
students bused to Bethlehem. Parents protest.
Easton Express p. 13
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Heritage Day
Aug. 4 1973 Heritage Day draws 600 persons. Easton Express p.5
Bethlehem, PA - Churches
Oct. 6,
1973
1973
St. Thomas United Church of Christ at Macada and
Altonah Roads to celebrate 125 years.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Bethlehem, PA - Homes
June 22,
1973
1973
Junior League of the Lehigh Valley to help restore
the Goundie House.
Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Bicentennial Committee July 17 1973 Bicentennial Committee okay by city fathers. Easton Express p. 5
Bicentennial Committee Nov. 24 1973
John Schlegel, chairman of the Bicentennial
Committee for Northampton County, to open an
office.
Easton Express p. 5
Bicentennial Committee Oct. 19 1973
John Schlegel, chairman of the Bicentennial
Committee for Northampton County, to open an
office.
Easton Express p. 5
Bicentennial Seal Nov. 9 1973
Seal design selected by Easton Area Bicentennial
committee. Winner is Keith Hahn, a junior at
Nazareth Area High School.
Express p.1, illus.
Blind June 2 1973
Earth science and gem show designed to interest
the blind. To be held at Moravian Bollege by
Mineralogical Society of PA.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Bloomsbury, NJ - Churches June 9 1973
A brief history of the Old Greenwich Presbyterian
Church
Express p. 8, illus.
Bottle Caps June 27 1973
Moore Township Elementary School children
collect 1.4 million bottle caps and recycle them at
Bethlehem Steel's local plant.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Bowen, Catherine Drinker Nov. 2 1973
Obituary of former Express writer and daughter of
Dr. Henry Drinker, president of Lehigh University.
She received honorary degrees from Lafayette in
1957 and Moravian College in 1967.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bowling Jan. 16 1973
Duane Jones of 1 Wilden Drive (Palmer fireman)
accused of setting the fire at Bar-Don Bowling
Lanes on Aug. 8.
Easton Express p. 5
Brader Family Aug. 20 1973
An account of the musical activities of the musical
family of Easton.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Bridges, Delaware Oct. 1 1973
Toll bridge won't be painted red, white, and blue
in observance of the nation's Bicentennial, as
requested by Phillipsburg Historical Society.
Easton Express p. 13
Bridges, Lehigh June 23 1973
Two ends of Chain Dam on Lehigh River, near
Glendon, are inching together as work nears
completion.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Buddhists Feb. 24 1973
Account of the activities of Zen Buddhism temple
in Williams Township.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Bugen, Morris "Mace" Feb. 28 1973
A dwarf who gate-crashes sports events and
meets celebrities lives in Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. 35, illus.
Bus Transportation Aug. 22 1973
DIG holds its regular monthly meeting on one of
the new LANTA's air conditioned buses
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Bus Transportation July 2 1973
Elderly may ride free on the buses of the Lehigh
and Northampton Transportation Authority
Easton Express p. 5
Bus Transportation March 21 1973
LANTA receives $250,000. from State to help
meet its operating deficit
Easton Express p. 1
Bus Transportation Nov. 14 1973 City council vetoes bid to keep LANTA Easton Express p. 5
Bus Transportation - Fares July 11 1973
Bus fares for pupils to go up a nickel from 20 cents
to 25 cents
Easton Express p. 5
Bus Transportationnn - Fares Jan. 17 1973 DIG issuing bus stamps Easton Express p. 5
Bushkill Creek March 7 1973
Spill of oil in creek from Hercules Cement
Company is probed.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Bushkill Watershed Association Oct. 20 1973 Has annual meeting and presents awards Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Banks April 23 1973
Northampton National Bank to observe 75th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 25 illus.
Business - Banks Aug. 25 1973
Pa. State Banking Commission approves the
opening of a branch of First Valley Bank on site of
Valley Federal at North Third Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Dec. 5 & 13 1973 First Valley opens a new branch at 61 N. 3rd St. Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - Banks Feb. 22 1973
Easton National Bank & Trust Co. FBI "robs"
Palmer bank. Agents from Allentown
demonstrated a bank robbery as a way of
instructing bank tellers.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - Banks March 28 1973
Lafayette Bank. Vice- President and founder of
bank, Walter Kunkel. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks May 21 1973
Lafayette Bank receives a letter of the Marquis
from anonymous donor.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Business - Banks Nov. 23 1973
First Valley Bank expects to open a branch in
Easton at the building where former Valley
Federal Savings & Loan Association was located at
61 N. 3rd St.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Oct. 10 1973
Northampton National Bank celebrates its 75th
year.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Binney & Smith Sept. 29 1973
Binney & Smith buys former Berlou Fabrics Inc.
plant building in Forks township for $671,196.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Blacksmiths July 28 1973
Glenn Nehoda, of Forks Township, a young
blacksmith.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - bookstores Jan. 19 1973
Adult bookstore reopened in Phillipsburg. Was
closed due to zoning violation.
Easton Express p. 8
Business - Bookstores March 19 1973 Book Shanty, 418 Northampton Street. Easton Express p. 26
Business - Bookstores March 2 1973
Book Shanty, 418 Northampton Street. New
bookstore opens.
Easton Express p. 76 illus.
Business - Carriage Industry April 13 1973
Mitman carriage business. Brief history of the
business and family.
Easton Express p. 3 illus.
Business - Cement Industry July 14 1973
Alpha Portland Cement plant at Martin Creek
converted to flour mill by Con Agra.
Easton Express p. 15 illus.
Business - Cement Industry May 2 1973
Gerstell, Robert Sinclair, former president and
chairman of Alpha Portland Cement Company.
Obituary.
Easton Express
p. 1 illus.,
p.14
editorial.
Business - Chemical Industry Feb. 10 1973
Lehigh Valley Chemical Co. Fire strikes Glendon
firm.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Chopping Malls Aug. 15 1973
Palmer Park Mall grand opening August 16-18,
1973
Express p. 31
Business - Con-Agra Oct. 26 1973
Con-Agra seeks to open railroad crossing on Route
611.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Feb. 22 1973
The Laubach Realty Co. sold property on which
Laubach-Pomery's located. Acquired by Humbert
L. Orlandi, Jr., for $400,000. Allied Stores Corp.
now leases from Orlandi.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Doctors June 23 1973
West, Dr. John H., Easton physician for 56 years.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 23 illus.
Business - Drugstores March 1 1973
New pill counter in operation at Thrift Drug store
in Hillcrest Shopping Center.
Easton Express p. 22 illus.
Business - Fabrics June 20 1973
Berlou Fabrics, Inc. plant in Raubsville on Rte. 611
locks out employees. Arrears 6 months rent to
landlord, Chester Flagler.
Easton Express p. 1 & 5
Business - Food Industry Oct. 19 1973
Kro -Tron going out of business. Had provided
food services for several school systems in Warren
County.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Food Industry Oct. 3 1973
Kro-Tron going out of business. Had provided
food services for several school systems in Warren
County.
Easton Express p. 6
Business - Food Stores March 21 1973
Thatcher, Edward, Jr. President of Thatcher's Sea
Food Market in the Circle Arcade for 56 years, also
owner of Black Horse Tavern for 28 years.
Easton Express p. 10
Business - Food Stores March 22 1973
Food store opened at 6th & Wolf Street by Tom
Bright.
Easton Express p. 28 illus.
Business - Food Stores Nov. 5 1973
Guzzo, Eugene. 101 years old. Operated a
grocery store at 1048 Northampton Street.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Food Stores Oct. 1 1973
Laneco, Inc. to take over Forks township Falk's
store.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Furniture Stores March 24 1973
Portland , Pa. Frederick Duckloe & Brothers, Inc.
to show hand-crafted Windsor chairs at
International Hotel & Restaurant Exhibition in
Paris
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores May 21 1973
New furniture store opens alond Memorial
Parkway in Phillipsburg, N.J.
Easton Express p. 32 illus.
Business - Gift Stores May 1 1973
Dennis Gift House, located at 1224 S. Main St.,
Phillipsburg, celebrates grand opening of new
store.
Easton Express p. 20 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. April 28 1973
College Hill Tavern - Arthur "Dutch" Frace, owner
of the tavern for 37 years sells tavern to his niece.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 20 1973
Sheaton Motor Inn. Groundbreaking for new inn
at South Third Street and Riverside Drive.
Easton Express p.1 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 28 1973
White House Restaurant. Chinese-American
restaurant opens at 75 North 4th St. Location
formerly Leona Mae Lipkey Dance School.
Easton Express p. 47 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 16 1973
Palmer Township to take legal action against Rose
Garden Tavern on William Penn Highway. Petition
signed by citiczens noting complaints.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. June 5 1973
McCormick Café. Proprietor for 33 years, John
Joseph McCormick, obituary.
Easton Express p. 4
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 8 1973
Palmer Township to take legal action against Rose
Garden Tavern on William Penn Highway. Petiton
signed by citizens noting complaints.
Easton Express p. 7
Business - Ice Cream May 21 1973
Ice Cream Wonderland opens at 717 Berwick St.
as an old fashioned ice cream parlor
Easton Express p. 33, illus.
Business - Ice Industry Jan. 15 1973
End of the line for Easton's "IceAge". Jesse
Cyphers retires as the last of ice men.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Jan. 25 1973
Ingersoll-Rand give 2 large tracts on Roseberry
Street to Warren Hospital on condition that it be
used to help meet the health needs of the area.
Easton Express p. 8 illus.
Business - Insurance Nov. 23 1973
New data center to be located at 300 Morrison
Ave. Description of its operation.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Business - Insurance Nov. 29 1973
Equitable Life Insurance building completed and
holds open house. Gives gift to Easton Emergency
Squad. Located on Chestnut Hill.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - Insurance Oct. 22 1973
Williams, Mason. President of Brown & Williams
insurance company. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Insurance Sept. 26 1973
Equitable Life Assurance Datacenter located on
Morrison Avenue is open and ready for
dedication.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Business - Inventors Oct. 19 1973
Inventor Theodor E. Sulkin gets patent for fast test-
scoring device.
Easton Express p. 6
Business - Iron Industry July 16 1973
Glendon Iron Works - Christian Motz has
checkered career leading to archeological work,
working on Glendon Iron Works.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - Iron Industry July 20 1973
Glendon Iron Works - Christian Motz has
checkered career leading to archeological work,
working on Glendon Iron Works.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Iron Industry May 11 1973
Glendon Iron Company - Hugh Moore Parkway
sponsors an archaeological dig on site of old iron
company.
Easton Express p. 6
Business - Iron Industry May 22 1973
Archeoloical dig at the site of the Glendon Iron
Works to begin in June and continue for 10 weeks
under the auspices of the Hugh Moore Parkway.
A brief history of the furnace.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - Lawyers Nov. 28 1973
Obituary of Charles Pomp Maxwell, Easton
attorney for 60 years
Express p. 4
Business - Liquor July 10 1973 Area liquor clerks join strike ranks Easton Express p. 1
Business - Martin Guitar Co. March 2 1973 Guitars still made by hand Easton Express p. 63, illus.
Business - Milk June 8 1973
Former president of Lehigh Valley Cooperative
Farmers, Allentown, PA, contributes an illegal
$50,000. corporate contribution to President
Nixon's reelection campaign.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Mills May 26 1973
Old area mills being recycled. Lehigh Portland
Cement mill at Sandt's Eddy taken over by Con-
Agra of Omaha, a flour producing concern.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Newsstands Nov. 19 1973
Johnny's news stand run by John Lawrence ends
as owner goes to live at Gracedale.
Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
Oct. 25 1973
Obituary of William Anderson, founder of
company
Express p. 22
Business - Pfizer & Co. Oct. 31 1973 Installs new waste-water treatment plant Express p. 6, illus.
Business - Printing Oct. 19 1973
Printing Place, 213 Northampton Street, owned by
John Danko, Jr., opens for business.
Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Shoe Industry Oct. 13 1973
Antonio Martin closes his shoemaker and repair
business located at the corner of Marshall and
Warren Streets in Phillipsburg. 72 years in
business.
Express p. 1
Business - Shopping Malls Aug. 13 1973
Palmer Park Mall grand opening August 16-18,
1973
Express p. 24
Business - Shopping Malls Aug. 16 1973
Palmer Park Mall grand opening, August 16-18,
1973
Express p. 6, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Aug. 17 1973
Palmer Park Mall grand opening August 16-18,
1973
Express p. 14, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Aug. 30 1973
150-acre Green Pond Mall to include shopping
center, office buildings and recreational areas
Express p. 5
Business - Shopping Malls Nov. 1 1973
150-acre Green Pond Mall to include shopping
center, office buildings and recreationals
Express p. 5
Business - Shopping Malls Oct. 31 1973
150-acre Green Pond Mall to include shopping
center, offic buildings and recreational area.
Express p. 5
Business - Shopping Malls Oct. 5 1973
9-foot "steel man" placed inside main entrace to
Westgate Mall. Gift of its developer H.S. Campbell;
artists: A.G.Capp and Lena Koehner
Express p. 19, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Sept. 13 1973
150-acre Green Pond Mall to include shopping
center, office buildings and recreational areas
Express p. 1
Business - Shopping Malls Sept. 21 1973
150-acre Green Pond Mall to include shopping
center, office buildings and recreational areas
Express p. 5
Business - Sports July 25 1973
Obituary of Fred Levin, former owner of Easton
Sporting Goods Co. for over 50 years
Express p. 12, illus.
Business - Tailors Aug. 21 1973
Obituary of John R. Winter. He and his brother
Charles operated Winter Brothers Tailors.
Express p. 4
Business - Tools May 10 1973
Triangle Corp. of Orangeburg, NC, buys old
Transogram factory (23-acre site) for $475,000.
Located at Hilton and Hally Streets in Williams
Township.
Easton Express p. 7
Business - Variety Stores Sept. 1 1973
Philmore Tucker purchased Adams Building 414-
416 Northampton St. from Hackett estate for
$38,000. Tucker's Yarn Shop to open in a few
months.
Express p. 2
Business - Woodcarving Dec. 6 1973
Noah Weis and Frederick Faber have works
exhibited at Northampton County Historical
Society
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
June 28 1973
Old 1945 brick smokestacks dismantled at J. T.
Baker Chemical Co. New low sulphur fuel oil to be
installed.
Easton Express p. 8, illus.
Candle (Centre Square) Dec. 29 1973
3 Palmer Township children win the Peace Candle
coloring contest: Deanna Datesman, William Eagle
II, Anne Maitland.
Express p.5
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 14 1973
3 Palmer Township chilren win the Peace Candle
coloring contest: Deanna Datesman, William Eagle
II, Anne Maitland
Express p. 45
Center City Neighborhood
Center
Aug. 21 1973
Localed at 511 Northampton St., to be closed as
there is no longer a need.
Easton Express p. 5
Cerebral Palsy June 25 1973
Cerebral Palsy victim uses his typewriter as a
paintbrush. Thomas Kramer of Bethlehem makes
greeting cards.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Aug. 29 1973
Groundbreaking for new building on S. Fourth
Street
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton May 22 1973
Representative Fred B. Rooney presents his
personal check of Chamber toward the Chamber's
Building Fund.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Chansonnette Theatre Nov. 1 1973
To perform "Dolly" at Easton Area High School on
Nov. 17-25
Express p. 24, illus.
Chansonnette Theatre Nov. 16 1973
To perform "Dolly" at Easton Area High School on
Nov. 17-25
Express p. 24
Chess June 9 1973
Famed chess player Frank Brady teaches game at
his Tannersville home.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Children's Home, Easton Nov. 16 1973
Children's Home of Easton dedicates the Ann
O'Hara Parker Memorial Library
Express p. 6, illus.
Christmas July 9 1973
Easton's official Christmas card for 1973 designed
by Mrs. Rita Daub. Sale proceeds to be used for
community holiday decorations.
Express p. 7
Christmas Nov. 16 1973
Downtown Improvement Group urges reduction
in holiday lighting to conserve energy
Express p. 6
Christmas Nov. 27 1973
Bethlehem and Allentown to cut back on lighting
due to energy crisis
Express p. 10, illus.
Christmas Oct. 19 1973
Bethlehem and Allentown to cut back on lighting
due to energy crisis
Express p. 5
Churches - Baptist Oct. 1 1973 Shiloh Baptist Church - final service in old church. Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Churches - Episcopal Feb. 22 1973
Fred Conine becomes priest of Episcopal Church at
a ceremony at Trinity Episcopal. At 63, a dream
comes true.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Churches - Episcopal Feb. 24 1973
Editorial regarding Fred Conine becoming an
Episcopal priest at 63.
Easton Express p. 26
Churches - Episcopal May 21 1973 Trinity Episcopal Church observes "Pet Sunday". Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Churches - House of Love Nov. 19 1973
A new interracial church established in Easton.
Mrs. Dorothy Cook, leader. Hopes to raise
$100,000 for a building.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Churches - Lutheran - Faith
Lutheran
Oct. 6 1973
Rev. John Castellani, pastor of Faith Lutheran
Church.
Easton Express p. 10
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Nov. 24 1973 History and present day service. Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Churches - Lutheran - St. Paul's Feb. 13 1973
St. Paul's Lutheran Church located at 2561
Newburg Road. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Churches - Lutheran - Zion April 16 1973
Obituary of Rev. Dr. Walter Carl George Veit,
former pastor of Zion's Lutheran Church.
Easton Express
p. 1 & p. 10
illus.
Churches - St. Jane Frances de
Chantal
May 19 1973
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church,
Wilson Borough. Story of growth of church and
school.
Easton Express p. 18 illus.
Churches - St. John's Lutheran Aug. 18 1973
St. John's Lutheran Church 4th & Ferry Streets -
founded in 1740. A brief history.
Easton Express p. 12 illus.
Churches - St. John's Lutheran July 16 1973
Beiswanger, Dr. John. Obituary. Organist of St.
John's Lutheran Church.
Easton Express p. 14
Churches - St. John's Lutheran -
Williams Township
June 23 1973 Celebrates its 125th anniversary. Brief history. Easton Express illus.
Civic Saturday Sept. 15 1973
Booths of many local organizations lined sidewalks
and Centre Square on Saturday Sept. 15
Express p. 5, illus.
Cliburn, Van Nov. 3 1973
Pianist to give first Easton concert at Lafayette
College
Express p. 5
Clinton, NJ June 28 1973
Clinton inmates sue. Claim guard brutality at NJ
Institution for women at Clinton
Easton Express p. 1
Clothing Stores Jan. 16 1973
Eagle Youth Center, a clothing store purchased
from Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Saslow by Donald
Anderson.
The store was founded 39 years ago.
Easton Express p. 5
Clothing Stores July 14 1973
The Clothes Closet, a woman's clothing store, at
507 Northampton Street.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Clothing Stores Oct. 2 1973
Men's fashion shop. Sponsored by Easton Express
and 7 of Easton's leading downtown merchants in
men's wear.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Clothing Stores Sept. 17 1973
Men's Clothing Store: Anders' opens in 25th
Street Shopping Center.
Easton Express p. 5
Clubs - Paradise June 11 1973
Club's new home dedicated to past president, Jo
Prince who died in 1972. Old Club House on Canal
Street torn downdue to redevelopement plans.
Account of Club's purpose and history
Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Clubs - West Ward Citizens
Association
July 27 1973
Organized and has a goal of 500 membership.
Reverand Harry Maw, President
Easton Express P. 6
Clubs - West Ward Citizens
Association
July 27 1973
Organized and has a goal of 500 memberships.
Reverand Harry Maw, President
Easton Express P. 6
Clubs - West Ward Citizens
Association
Sept. 4 1973 Block party Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Columbus Day October 12 1973
Knights of Columbus honor day by laying wreath
at Phillipsburg statue on site at Sts. Philips and
James parochial school
Easton Express P. 6 Illus.
Consumer Safety Dec. 5 1973
Easton Junior Women's Club appointed by
Consumer Product Safety Commission as an
official watchdog on toys for children.
Easton Express P. 27 Illus.
Court House - New Jan. 4 1973
Court criet, Cliff Rice, now 85 related his work as
court crier.
Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Court House - New May 30 1973
Courthouse Renewal Project:
Easton Planning Commision designated 128
parcels of land near Courthouse for the renewal
project. 25 Acre tract would widen Washington
Street. Boundaries of tract include Ferry, Union,
S.6th, S.5th, Rosewood, S. 7th Streets
Easton Express P. 5
Court House - New
November
15
1973
Commissioners shut off courthouse floodlight
illumination on front of building as part of energy
crisis.
Easton Express P. 28
Court House - New - Expansion Sept. 20 1973
Courthouse Renewal Program, planned, outlined
and criticized.
Easton Express P. 7
Court House - Replica Dec. 12 1973
History buff pushes replica of Courthouse for
Centre Square.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Credit Bureau October 1 1973
An account of the activities of Easton and
Phillipsburg Credit Bureau, located on the 6th
floor of Northampton National Bank Building at
4th and Northampton Streets.
Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Crime - Drugs Nov. 17 1973
$384,000 worth of marijuana being preserved
while two out-of-state men are tried for
possession.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Crime - Drugs Nov. 20 1973
$384,000 worth of marijuana being preserved
while two out-of-state men are tried for
possession.
Easton Express p. 5
Crime - Drugs Nov. 30 1973
Police arrest 15 in narcotics raid in Nazareth,
Pennsylvania.
Easton Express p. 5
Crime - Kidnapping July 24 1973
Police probe the death of Mrs. E. Ann O'Connor
kidnapped in Hillcrest Shopping Mall, Phillipsburg,
New Jersey. Woman thrown from camper.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Dairying March 2 1973
Dairy farmer of Forks Township. Vernon Godshalk
sells his milk over the counter.
Easton Express p. 77 illus.
Dairying March 2 1973
Dairy farmer of Forks Township, Vernon Godshalk
sells his milk over the counter
Easton Express p. 77, illus.
DAR, George Taylor Chapter Nov. 9 1973
George Taylor Chapter DAR dedicates bronze
plaque honoring George Taylor at Taylor's grave in
Easton cemetery
Express p. 26, illus.
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
Feb. 14 1973
Day Care., Protest marchers from St. John's
Lutheran Church to Courthouse in protest of new
federal regulations that would drop day-care
program.
Easton Express p. 5 illus
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
Feb. 14 1973
Day Care., Protest marchers from St. John's
Lutheran Church to Courthouse in protest of new
federal regulations that would drop day-care
program.
Easton Express p. 5 illus
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
March 2 1973
Dairying, Dairy farmer of Corks Township. Vernon
Godshalk sells his milk over the counter.
Easton Express p. 77 illus.
Daughters of the American
Revolution (D.A.R.) - George
Taylor Chapter
Nov. 9 1973
Bronze plaque honoring George Taylor at Taylor's
grave in Easton Cemetery.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Daughters of the American
Revolution (D.A.R.) - George
Taylor Chapter
Nov. 9 1973
Bronz e plaque honoring George Taylor at Taylor's
grave in Easton Cemetery.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Day Care Feb. 14 1973
Protest marchers march from St. John's Lutheran
Church to Courthouse in protest of new federal
regulations that would drop day-care programs
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Deafness May 31 1973
Mrs. Helen H. Beebe deaf clinic takes new road to
teach the deaf to speak. Account of her method.
Easton Express p. 22
Deafness May, 31 1973
Mrs. Helen H. Beebe Deaf clinic takes new road
to teach the deaf to speak. Account of her
method.
Easton Express p.22
Death June 6 1973
Court grants death right to ailing inmate of State
Hospital, did not want operation for removal of
cancer.
Easton Express p.1
Death June 6 1973
Court grants death right to ailing inmate of State
Hospital. Did not want operation for removal on
cancer.
Easton Express p. 1
Delaware River - Canoeing May 24 1973 Retains its beauty, becoming a reality for
canoeists
Easton Express p. 16, illus.
Dentists Dec. 3 1973
Obit. for Dr. Henry Kowitz, Easton dentist, artist
and musician.
Easton Express p. 28
Dentists Dec. 5 1973
Obit. for Dr. Henry Kowitz, Easton dentist, artist
and musician.
Easton Express p. 16
Diabetes July 26 1973
Easton doctor Dr. Frederick W. Ward says diabetes
on rise
Express p. 5
Doctors 19 Nov. 1973
Obituary of Timothy Spillane, Phillipsburg
physician.
Easton Express
p. 1 & 16,
illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
March 14 1973 DIG hires new coordinator, Phil J. Levine Easton Express p. 5
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
May 11 1973
DIG honors Gloria Cohen who was executive
coordinator for 9 years
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Drake Building April 18 1973
Drake Building's value set at $200,000 over sale
price
Easton Express p. 5
Drake Building Aug. 16 1973
Price resolved. The Easton Redevelopment
Authority ordered to pay owner Raymond Baurkot
$51,614 more than the original offer. Final
amount of $414,614.
Express p. 5
Drake Building Aug. 18 1973
Price resolved. The Eason Redevelopment
Authority ordered to pay owner Raymond Baurkot
$51,614 more than the original offer. Final
amount of $414,614.
Express p. 5
Drop-in Centers Aug. 8 1973 Drop-in center faces financial collapse Express p. 5
Easton Area Public Library
services
Nov. 6 1973
Art Collection of original art by local artist to be
started. !st gift from Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Urban in
memory of Ann Urban, artist. Three paintings by
the artist.
Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Easton Armory Oct. 18 1973
Bicentennial unit eyes Easton Armory as use for
work in celebration. After December 1, the
National Guard unit to move to Bethlehem. Brief
history of building in existence since 1906.
Easton Express p. 23, illus.
Easton Armory Oct. 31 1973
Armory to close and unit to merge with
Bethlehem group.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Armory Oct. 8 1973
Bicentennial unit eyes Easton Armory as use for
work in celebration. After December 1, the
National Guard unit to move to Bethlehem. Brief
history of building in existence since 1906.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Emergency Squad Nov. 29 1973
Receives 4 cardiac monitor from Equitable Life
Insurance Company.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Easton Emergency Squad Sept. 29 1973
Easton Emergency Squad marks its 15th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Emergency Squad Sept. 7 1973
Easton Emergency Squad marks its 15th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 10
Easton Express - Scholarship June 13 1973
First winner of journalism scholarship - (Deborah
Winston Diehl Journalism Award), is Jeanette
Moore, a graduate of Easton Area High School.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Easton Express Rehabilitation
Dept
Nov.16 1973
New Rehabilitation wing is a team effort. Now in
operation.
Easton Express p. 5 illis
Easton Hospital - Nurses and
Nursing
Dec. 5 1973
Student nurses of Easton Hospital go to Harrisburg
to demonstrate their support of two house bills
concerning nursing profession.
Easton Express p. 27, illus.
Easton Hospital - Nurses and
Nursing
June 7 1973
Easton Hospital - Nurses and
Nursing
June 7 1973
Easton nurse, Mrs. Lucille Cherry succeeds in
reaching 20-year goal by graduating from college.
Easton Express p. 23, illus.
Easton Hospital - Nurses and
Nursing
June 7 1973
Easton nurse, Mrs. Lucille Cherry succeeds in
reaching 20-year goal by graduating from college.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Easton Neighborhood Centers March 14 1973
Neighborhood Centers to receive no more Federal
Funding. All centers in the Lehigh Valley affected.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Neighborhood Centers -
Tucker
July 7 1973
James Tucker, executive director honored in
farewell dinner.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Easton Neighborhood Centers -
Tucker
Nov. 7 1973
James Tucker, executive director honored in
farewell dinner.
Easton Express p. 34
Easton, City of - Arab
Community
Oct. 11 1973
Arab community in Easton area expressed sorrow
over the current Middle East conflict between
Israel and Arabia.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Arab
Community
Oct. 15 1973
Arab peace rally held in St. George's Syrian
Orthodox Church, Allentown. $25,000 raised.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Easton, City of - Employees Feb. 15 1973 City Council creates assistant solicitor post Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Employees Nov. 14 1973
Council member Thomas Goldsmith hits expenses
of controller Edward Lucey on convention trips
Easton Express p. 6
Easton, City of - Employees Nov. 21 1973
Council member Thomas Goldsmith hits expenses
of controller Edward Lucy on convention trips
Easton Express p. 2
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Criticism
April 28 1973
Express surveyed the fire department in the wake
of criticism concerning the handling of the recent
$100,000-fire at Lafayette College
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Building
Dec. 5 1973
New headquarters costing $1.01 million is ready
for use.
Express p. 7, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Dogs
April 6 1973 Experts teach Easton's K-9 Corps Express p. 5, illus.
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Aug. 2 1973
Easton's downtown section of South Third Street
area
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Nov. 17 1973
South Side residents complain of rehabilitation as
a "patch job."
Express p. 1 & 5,
illus.
Easton, City of - Streets -
Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth
Streets
Sept. 7 1973
Easton's Northampton Street between 11th &
13th St. Articles by Easton Express writer. Part 2.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets - Canal
Street
Sept. 12 1973
Controversy over the possible change by city of
Canal Street. Questionnaire in Easton Express
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Canal
Street
Sept. 27 1973
Controversy over the possible change by city of
Canal Street. Questionnaire in Easton Express.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets -
Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth
Streets
Sept. 6 1973
Easton's Northampton St. between 11th & 13th
St. Articles by Easton Express writer. Part 1.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets -
Riverside Drive
Feb. 24 1973 New lights installed by Metropolitan Edison Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Signs Jan. 30 1973
City wins grant of $21,000. from PA Dept. of
Transportation for street signs to conform to
international standards
Easton Express p. 6
Easton, City of - Streets - St.
John Street
Jan. 27 1973
Planning Commission reaffirms for wider road for
St. John St. on the South Side
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Bands Dec. 1 1973
Easton Area High School - Parents, students
defend band's action at Thanksgiving game.
National anthem was not played.
Easton Express p. 30 illus.
Education - Bands Feb. 8 1973
Easton Area High School unable to attend
International Band festival at Vienna, Austria In
July. Trip canceled when necessary funds could
not be raised.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Bands Nov. 27 1973
Easton Area High School - Parents, students
defend band's action at Thanksgiving game.
National anthem was not played.
Easton Express p. 10
Education - Curriculum Dec. 11 1973
Easton Area School District board creates post of
Reading Director.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Curriculum -
Languages
March 26 1973
Elementary pupils of Wolf and Cheston schools
take a 4 - week mini - course in Spanish. 2
Lafayette College students are in charge.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Energy Nov. 27 1973
Energy crisis causes temperatures in the
classroom to be set at 68 degrees during school
day and 60 over weekends.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Food Aug. 25 1973
Easton Area School District lunches rise from $.40
to $.45 in elementary and $.50 to $.55 in senior
and junior high school.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Food June 26 1973
Cafeterias in Easton schools to be contracted with
Kro-Tron Food Services, Inc.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Food Oct. 23 1973
Easton Area Schools to take over own food
operation. Dissatisfied by services of Kro-Tron
Food Services, Inc.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Lieberman Tract March 3 1973
Lieberman Tract option picked up from Easton
Area School District by J.M. Nicholas Corp. No
middle school to be built in the tract. Price was
$200,000.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Moravian Seminary
for Girls.
May 8 1973
Portrait of Helena de Schweinitz Correli presented
to school.
Easton Express p. 20 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
Aug. 11 1973
Nursing students to "adopt" grandparents at
Gracedale.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
Dec. 7 1973
Board approves the teaching of prisoners at
county prison.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
Jan. 22 1973
New structures blend form, utility. Article by
reporter on the new complex.
Easton Express p. 12 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
June 1 1973
Fifth commencement address given by Dr. Alfredo
G. de los Santos, former Dean of the school, now
President of El Paso Community College, El Paso,
Texas.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
June 29 1973
NCACC to establish a child development
laboratory at the college to provide a nursery
school for children 3 - 5.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
Nov. 2 1973
Board approves the teaching of prisoners at
county prison.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
0 Curriculum
May 4 1973 Clinical Dentistry program started. First in PA. Easton Express p. 5
Egg Decorating March 29 1973
Decorating eggs - an art. Taught by Mrs. Kit
Stansbury of Phillipsburg, N.J.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Energy Crisis Nov. 8 1973
Main points of energy plan as submitted by
President Nixon. Comment by area residents.
Easton Express p. 1
Falk, Peter (T.V. Columbo) Aug. 28 1973 Stopped by Raritan Township police. Easton Express p. 1
Farming Dec. 3 1973
Article by Express reporter on the life of a farmer
in the Easton area.
Easton Express p. 1
Fashion Show Sept. 10 1973
Male fashion show to aid South Side
Neighborhood Center.
Easton Express p. 22
Feinsilver, Rabbi Alexander May 14 1973 To retire as rabbi of Temple Covenant of Peace. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Ferndale - Churches Aug. 25 1973
St. Luke's Lutheran Church to observe 210th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 18
Ferndale - Churches Oct. 13 1973
Ferndale United Church of Christ to mark 20th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Flag - Stamp June 18 1973
Northampton County Commissioners adopt
resolution requesting U.S. Postmaster General to
select Easton's flag for the Postal Series of
historical flag stamps.
Easton Express p. 5
Flag - Stamp June 21 1973
Northampton County Commissioners adopt
resolution requesting U.S. Postmaster General to
select Easton's flag for the Postal Series of
historical flag stamps.
Easton Express p. 6
Flemington, N.J. - Fires Aug. 10 1973
Fire at Kerr's chicken hatchery. 5,000 chicks lost,
$500,000 damage.
Easton Express p. 8
Flemington, N.J. - Fires Aug. 9 1973
Fire at Kerr's chicken hatchery. 5,000 chicks lost,
$500,000 damage.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Flemington, N.J. - Homes Sept. 22 1973
Hopewell House located on East Main Street,
Flemington, N.J. sold. Brief history of historic
home.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Flicksville, Pa. - Churches May 5 1973
United Church of Christ (formed by merging in
1970 of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran and St.
Mark's Reformed Churches). Brief history of the
church.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Floods June 30 1973
Surprise flood hits area. Delaware 26 ft. above
normal. Highest since flood of 1955.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Food - Poisoning Sept. 27 1973
300 Phillipsburg elementary school pupils afflicted
by food poisoning. Warren Hospital and Easton
treated the sick children. Food prepared by Kro-
Tron firm, attributed to egg salad sandwiches.
Easton Express p. 1
Food - Prices Aug. 20 1973 Easton food prices top East Pennsylvania list. Easton Express p. 1
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
May 11 1973
Emergency Squad buys 1.07 acres along Route 115
across from Metropolitan Edison Company, cost
$12,000.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
Nov. 23 1973
Emergency Squad buys 1.07 acres along Route 115
across from Metropolitan Edison Company, cost
$12,000.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Forks Township - Floods Dec. 5 1973 Forks Township abandons Flood Zoning Plan. Easton Express p. 5
Forks Township - Historic
Homes
April 13 1973 Mitman home. Easton Express p. 3, illus
Frenchtown, N.J. - Churches Nov. 3 1973
Baptist church founded in 1866 is more than 100
years old.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Gangs May 12 1973 12th Street increases, so do residents, headaches. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Dec. 24 1973
Worse gas shortage is coming, stations to close for
holidays.
Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Dec. 3 1973
Run on gas heavy in area, only able to purchase $2
or $3 at a time.
Easton Express p. 5
Gasoline Shortage Dec. 31 1973
Worse gas shortage is coming, stations to close for
holidays.
Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Dec. 5 1973
Easton Area High School students might be barred
form using their own cars to come to school.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Gerstell, Robert Sinclair May 2 1973
Former president and chairman of Alpha Portland
Cement Company - obituary.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 14,
editorial
Gess House April 27 1973
Colonial home in Phillipsburg, N.J. has been placed
on the National Register of Historic Places. It is to
be the home of the Phillipsburg Historical Society.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Glendon House June 16 1973
Inmate says center is a place to learn about
responsibility.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Glendon House May 3 1973 Glendon Center permit contested. Easton Express p. 7
Gracedale - Addition Nov. 6 1973
New, 400 bed addition costing $9.25 million to be
completed in fall of 1974.,
Easton Express p. 7, illus
Gracedale - Fee Jan. 17 1973
Daily rate increased form $11 to $14 a day.
Budget costs outlined for the year.
Easton Express p. 5
Grifo, Richard D. May 16 1973
Judge Richard D. and wife Lee Crifo. Account of
their activities also campaigning for office.
Easton Express p. 1
Grifo, Richard D. Nov. 2 1973
Judge Richard D. and wife Lee Crifo. Account of
their activities also campaigning for office.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Grifo, Richard D. Nov. 7 1973
Judge Richard D. and wife Lee Crifo. Account of
their activities also campaigning for office.
Easton Express p. 1
Guttmacher, Dr. Alan F. April 27 1973
President of Planned Parenthood Federation, Inc.,
speaks at Lafayette College.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Hackettstown, N.J - Historic
Homes
Sept. 8 1973
Old house of Drakestown Road erected in 1828
and former Pony Express Stop, now owned by
Frank Harvey, novelist.
Easton Express p. 7, illus
Hampton, N.J. - Bridge Sept. 20 1973
120 year old bridge at Hampton over Railroad
Avenue for sale. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 22, illus
Harmony, N.J. - Churches July 28 1973 Harmony Presbyterian Church started in 1807. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Heath Village Dec. 14 1973
A non-profit corporation endorsed by Episcopal
Diocese of Newark for the elderly. Located on
Schooley Mountain Road, southeast of
Hackettstown, an account of its facilities.
Easton Express p. 17
Henry's Woods March 24 1973 Nature lovers and bikers mistreat the land. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Henry's Woods March 28 1973 Barriers are planned and rules to be enforced. Easton Express p. 5
Henry's Woods Oct. 15 1973
Almost 500 persons walked through Henry's
Woods. Conducted by Jacobsburg Historical
Society.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Herster, Andrew July 26 1973
Herster, Andrew, Northampton County solicitor.
Sketch of his career.
Easton Express p. 5
Horses Sept. 28 1973
Monroe County. 1890 ordinance violated by Karen
McCarthy, 16 year old girl for riding her horse on
the sidewalk in East Stroudsburg.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - Bushkill House July 23 1973
Bushkill House, 7th & Spring Garden Streets - 48
units, cost $1.2 million.
Easton Express p. 7, illus
Housing - Delaware Terrace
Project
March 15 1973
$20,000 community building and recreation area
designed by architect, Robert Yeager. Explained to
Delaware Terrace Improvement Association
(DTIA).
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Housing - South Easton Jan. 20 1973
Apartment complex of 96 units to be built on site
of former brickyard at Sampson & Grant Sts. Site
vacant since Zehinder's Brickyard ceased working
in early 30's.
Easton Express p. 5
Housing - Survey Aug. 28 1973
Task force created to survey housing problems in
Easton. Easton Express staff writer, John Bonnell
writes.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - Survey Aug. 29 1973
Task force created to survey housing problems in
Easton. Easton Express staff writer, John Bonnell
writes.
Easton Express p. 1, 23
Housing - Survey Aug. 30 1973
Task force created to survey housing problems in
Easton. Easton Express staff writer, John Bonnell
writes.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - The Highlands Jan. 25 1973
Easton sells 30 acres in Southeast portion of
Easton to Benjamin Contractors. Will construct
$16 million townhouse development "The
Highlands." Paid $2,000 an acre.
Easton Express p. 5
Hugh Moore Parkway Nov. 29 1973
Parkway plan released showing potential
significance for the entire lower Lehigh River area.
Easton Express p. 5
Hugh Moore Parkway Oct. 17 1973
Parkway plan released showing potential
significance for the entire lower Lehigh River area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway -
Archaeological Dig
May 11 1973
Hugh Moore Parkway sponsors an archaeological
dig on site of old iron company.
Easton Express p. 6
Hunterdon County, N.J. - Artists Sept. 24 1973
Artist Walter Chandoha, an account of his
photographic art.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Hunterdon County, N.J. -
Churches
July 14 1973
Colonial Reformed Church on Stanton Mountain,
Stanton founded in 1833.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Hunterdon County, N.J. - Justice May 2 1973
Trenchard, Thomas Whitetaker, justice of
Hunterdon County, N.J. who presided at Lindbergh
kidnapping case. Portrait presented to County
Court, painted by Robert Burns.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Hunterdon County, N.J. - Public
Buildings
June 11 1973 New library and municipal building dedicated. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Independence Hall, Philadelphia Feb. 10 1973
Clock restored on west side of Hall. Wood facing
was built by Eisenhardt Mills, Inc. of Forks
Township.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Indians - Festivals Feb. 12 1973
East Indian Festival "Saraswati Puga" held at
Epworth United Methodist Church, Bethlehem
Township.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
International Ladies Garment
Workers of Easton
June 28 1973
International Ladies Garment Workers of Easton
picket local office.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Irish Eyes are Smiling Jan. 25 1973
"Irish Eyes are Smiling" Composer George Graff
lived in Stroudsburg, died.
Easton Express p. 6
Jacobsburg - Historical Society Aug. 18 1973 Projects of preservation: Tannery. Easton Express p. 14, illus
Jacobsburg - Historical Society Jan. 19 1973 Projects of preservation: Benade House. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Jacobsburg - Historical Society Oct. 6 1973 Projects of preservation: Henry's Woods Walk. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Jacobsburg - State Park Nov. 26 1973
The controversy over state plans to build a dam
on Bushkill Creek and create a recreational lake is
causing some criticism at Harrisburg in the various
departments.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Jenny Jump State Forest June 21 1973
966 acre state parks in Warren County, N.J.,
between Hope and Great Meadows.
Easton Express p. 48, illus
Jewish Community Center Aug. 6 1973 Cabins gift of Jack Sher in memory of his daughter. Easton Express p. 5
Jewish Community Center May 7 1973
Plaque commemorating Israel's 25th Anniversary
presented to people of Easton by Jewish
Community Council.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Jews July 13 1973
B'Nai Abraham Synagogue. Mrs. Robert Seigel,
first woman president of the Easton Synagogue.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Jews Oct. 11 1973
Jews-Israel Emergency Fund. 200 people met in
Temple Covenant of Peach-heard a brief religious
service and pledged donations of almost $73,000
in cash.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Jews Oct. 12 1973
Jews-Israel Emergency Fund. 200 people met in
Temple Covenant of Peach-heard a brief religious
service and pledged donations of almost $73,000
in cash.
Easton Express p. 5
Kirby, Allen Price May 2 1973 Obit. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Kirby, Allen Price May 24 1973
$35-45 million Kirby estate to remain in family
control.
Easton Express p. 5
Kreskin Oct. 20 1973
Kreskin, the mentalist expert entertains at the
Northampton County Community College.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Lafayette College - Blacks Feb. 12 1973
Black Festival Week held at Lafayette College for 8
days.
Easton Express P. 5
Lafayette College - Blacks Nov. 21 1973
Association of Black Collegians at Lafayette
College is running a supplemental educational
program called "Black Children Can."
Easton Express p. 43, illus.
Lafayette College - Fraternities April 20 1973
Fire at Phi Gamma Delta House touches off
dispute with local fire department.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Lafayette College - Fraternities April 4 1973
Blaze destroys Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house.
2 1/2 story house, housing 27 students.
Easton Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Gymnasium Feb. 19 1973
Alumni Memorial gym drew names on 1924
opening.
Easton Express p. 23, illus.
Lafayette College - Housing Oct. 22 1973
Newly dedicated dormitory is named Jeannette
Kittredge Watson Courts.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
Jan. 27 1973 Fieldhouse takes shape at Lafayette. Express p. 26, illus.
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
June 1 1973
The fieldhouse is a dream come true. Article by S.
Parnell Lewis.
Express p. 17, illus.
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
June 4 1973 The fieldhouse is dedicated. Express p. 5
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
June 7 1973
The fieldhouse is a dream come true. Article by S.
Parnell Lewis.
Express p. 50
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
May 25 1973
Lafayette College honors Mrs. Harvey F. Mack and
unveils plaque in Kirby Field House which is in
honor of her husband, Harvey F. Mack, late
president of Mack Printing Co.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Lafayette College - Students Nov. 21 1973
Association of Black Collegians at Lafayette
College running a supplemental educational
program call "Black Children Can."
Easton Express p. 43, illus.
Lafayette College - Trustees May 2 1973
Obituary of Allan P. Kirby, trustee of Lafayette
College.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors May 5 1973
Author Ashley Montagu speaks at Lafayette
College.
Express p. 5, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Oct. 9 1973
Norman Mailer speaking at Lafayette College for
Stephen Crane Society. Wants to spy on CIA, FBI.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary April 30 1973
Williams walk draws 300 in opposition to landfill
site.
Express p. 5
Landfills, Sanitary June 7 1973
Planning engineers of Joint Planning Commission
say the site in Williams Township is practical.
Express p. 5, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary May 10 1973
Esaton outlines plans for Williams Township
landfill.
Express p. 5, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary May 10 1973
Easton outlines plans for Williams Township
landfill.
Express p. 19
Landfills, Sanitary May 2 1973
Landfill controversy awaits decision by Judge
Williams. Easton requests land area in Williams
Township.
Express p. 5
Landfills, Sanitary May 2 1973
Landfill controversy awaits decision by Judge
Williams. Easton requests land area in Williams
Township.
Express
p. 14
editorial
Landfills, Sanitary May 8 1973
Landfill controversy awaits decision by Judge
Williams. Easton requests land area in Williams
Township.
Express p. 5, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary May 9 1973
Easton outlines plans for Williams Township
landfill.
Express p. 1
Lehigh Canal May 24 1973
Hugh Moore Parkway Commission starts
reconstruction of the Lehigh Canal.
Express p. 5, illus.
Lehigh River - Dam Feb. 19 1973
A new chain dam near Glendon nears completion.
Took 1 1/2 years to build . $16,000.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Lehigh University Dec. 14 1973
College of Engineering to be renamed College of
Engineering and Physical Sciences on January 1,
1974.
Easton Express p. 7
Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Bankruptcy
June 7 1973 Railroad seeks bankruptcy approval. Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Bankruptcy
June 8 1973 Railroad seeks bankruptcy approval. Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Bankruptcy
June 9 1973 Railroad seeks bankruptcy approval. Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Bankruptcy
March 7 1973
The bankrupt railroad asked a federal court
yesterday (March 6) for permission to cease its
operation October 1. Brief history and present
operation.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Freight July 3 1973
Lehigh Valley Railroad to close Richards freight
yard near Easton and transfer train crews to
Allentown.
Easton Express p. 7
Lehigh Valley Railroad - History May 30 1973
Decline of railroad. An account of the Valley
plight. Also account of the Black Diamond Article
by Express reporter, John B. Bonnell.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Lindbergh, Charles May 2 1973
Portrait of Thomas Whiteaker Trenchard, justice
of Hunterdon County, NJ, who presided at
Lindbergh kidnapping case, was presented to
County Court. Painted by Robert Burns.
Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Loitering Aug. 18 1973
"No loafing" signs decorate windows of homes
and businesses along Northampton Street from
10th to 13th Streets.
Easton Express p. 5
Lola - Route 611 Dec. 15 1973
Foes of the Rt. 611 beautification plan object to
county commissioners for an onsite inspection of
their land.
Express p. 5, illus.
Mariton June 21 1973 Wild life sanctuary in Williams Township. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Martin's Creek - Churches Sept. 15 1973
St. Rocco's Roman Church, Martin's Creek, to have
exterior renovations.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Monroe County, Pa. - Churches July 7 1973
Zion United Church, Lutheran of Brodheadsville
organized April 1, 1856.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Monroe County, Pa. -
Ordinances
Sept. 28 1973
1890 ordinance violated by Karen McCarthy, 16
year old girl for riding her horse on the sidewalk in
East Stroudsburg.
Easton Express p. 1
Moore, Hugh Nov. 19 1973
Gift of 118 acre in Lower Nazareth and Bethlehem
Townships to be developed as a part.
Easton Express p. 7, illus
Moore, Hugh Nov. 20 1973
Gift of 118 acre in Lower Nazareth and Bethlehem
Townships to be developed as a part.
Easton Express p. 5
Moore, Hugh Nov. 21 1973
Gift of 118 acre in Lower Nazareth and Bethlehem
Townships to be developed as a part.
Easton Express p. 60, illus
Muhammad Ali Jan. 22 1973 To tour County Prison on January 23, 1973. Easton Express p. 5
Muhammad Ali Jan. 23 1973 To tour County Prison on January 23, 1973. Easton Express p. 1
Muhammad Ali Jan. 24 1973 To tour County Prison on January 23, 1973. Easton Express p. 1
Mushrooms Sept. 21 1973
Giuseppe Billone found two monster mushrooms
in Bushkill Township. Weight 7 lbs. 3 oz. apiece.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Music Center Study Nov. 14 1973
A study to determine the feasibility of a music
performing center for the Lehigh Valley to begin
early next year.
Easton Express p. 5
NAACP Aug. 15 1973
Charges of racistism against Patrolman Anthony
Capellano. State Dept. of Justice and Human
Relations to investigate.
Easton Express p. 7
NAACP Aug. 8 1973
Charges of racistism against Patrolman Anthony
Capellano. State Dept. of Justice and Human
Relations to investigate.
Easton Express p. 5
NAACP Feb. 12 1973
National Association for Advancement of Colored
People. Gives life membership to Easton attorney,
Normal Seidel.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
NAACP - History Feb. 10 1973 Brief history of NAACP. Easton Express p. 5
Nazareth, Pa. - Library July 28 1973
Miss Ruth L. Leh resigns as librarian. Served 18
years.
Easton Express p. 6
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Aug. 1 1973
Bid of $300,000 rejected as bid for Nazareth
National Speedway which had gone into
bankruptcy.
Easton Express p. 7
New Jersey - Churches June 30 1973
Three Bridges Reformed Church to celebrate
100th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Nockamixon Dam Dec. 8 1973 Dedicated. Second largest lake in eastern Pa. Easton Express p. 1, illus
North. Co. Country Clubs March 5 1973
Wolfe, Herman. Obit. Ex-manager of Northampton
County Club 1937-1747 also owned Swiss Shop
1947-1959.
Easton Express p. 23
North. Co. Hist. Society -
Exhibits
Dec. 6 1973
Wood carving by Noah Weis and Frederick Faber
on exhibition.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Northampton Co., PA -
Commissioners
March 6 1973
Government Study Commission to propose that
County commissioners be replaced by an elected
County executive and council
Express p. 13
Northampton Co., PA - Judges Jan. 12 1973
Retired County judge Carleton Woodring (20 years
of service) honored by unveiling of his portrait in
courtroom No. 2
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Judges Jan. 23 1973
Retired County judge Carleton Woodring (20 years
of service) honored by unveiling of his portrait in
courtroom No. 2
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Budget
Dec. 14 1973
Prison Board agrees to raise rent of out-of-County
inmates
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Budget
Dec. 4 1973
Prison Board agrees to raise rent of out-of-County
inmates
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Budget
Nov. 8 1973
County commissioners voted to notify the
County's prison to stop planning for a $260,000
renovation to improve work release program. Also
a realistic charge for prisoners from other
counties be made from $9. to a possible cost of
$20 per day
Express p. 6
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Budget
Nov. 9 1973
Prison Board agrees to raise rent of out-of-County
inmates
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Christmas
Dec. 12 1973
Prison inmates have their 25th annual Christmas
party
Express p. 5, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Drugs
Jan. 11 1973
Inmates for past 2 years volunteered to test the
effects of drugs on the human body
Easton Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Rehabilitation Center
April 5 1973
Rehabilitation of prisoners at Glendon
Rehabilitation Center opposed by residents
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Rehabilitation Center
Aug. 24 1973
Deadline extension for closing approved by the
Glendon Borough
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Rehabilitation Center
July 12 1973
Glendon Rehabilitation Center inmates are
accused of abuse
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Rehabilitation Center
July 30 1973
Backers unsure of next move. Northampton
County Court revoked ruling on zoning
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Rehabilitation Center
Sept. 12 1973 Rehabilitation Center at Glendon closes its door Express p. 5., illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Renovation
July 30 1973
Inmates sand blasting prison walls. First time
exterior ever cleaned
Express p. 6
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Visitors
Jan. 22 1973
Muhammed Ali to tour county prison on January
23, 1973
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Visitors
Jan. 23 1973
Muhammed Ali to tour county prison on January
23, 1973
Easton Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Visitors
Jan. 24 1973
Muhammad Ali tour county prison on January 23,
1973
Easton Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Visitors
March 9 1973
Prison buys metal detectors to frisk inmates and
all visitors
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Women
July 13 1973 Prison pushes women inmates' rights Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA -
Renovation
July 10 1973
Inmates sand blasting prison walls. First time
exterior ever cleaned
Express p. 5 & 7,
illus.
Northampton County Historical
& Genealogical Society - Exhibits
April 2 1973
Opens a new exhibit of early 19th century fire
fighting equipment and memoralulia.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Nursing Home Jan. 4 1973
Causa Convalescent Home, 829 Northampton St.
to close. Unable to meet new state regulation.
Patients to be moved to the new Northampton
Convalescent Center at South 5th & Washington
Sts. Which is to be managed by Jack Causa.
Easton Express p. 5
Oxford, N.J. - Churches April 14 1973 Colonial Methodist Church -- its history. Easton Express p. 11, illus
Pacchioli, Joseph L. Oct. 18 1973 Pa. Legislator from Bethlehem Township, obituary. Easton Express p. 38
Palmer Township Aug. 29 1973 Outlines development goals. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Palmer Township - Artist Oct. 9 1973
Nicholas Bartolacci, mail carrier is also a talented
artist.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Palmer Township - Fire Co. Aug. 31 1973
Phasing out its fire activities. To build a new
structure and to go into banquet business.
Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Rescue
Squad
May 22 1973
Suburban Rescue Squad of Palmer Township.
Palmer Township officials honor squad.
Easton Express p. 7
Palmer Township - Traffic Jan. 10 1973
Loses fight for traffic light on Route 248 at
intersection of Lawnhurst.
Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Zoning Nov. 29 1973 Zoners approve condominium on Hackett Avenue. Easton Express p. 28
Parking Aug. 11 1973
Easton City Council to enforce overnight
commercial truck parking on city streets.
Easton Express p. 5
Pen Argyl, Pa. - Churches June 16 1973 Grace United Methodist Church. Brief history. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Phillipsburg High School -
Students
April 19 1973
Four high schools challenge the N.J. Constitution
by announcing the candidates for N.J. legislative
seats.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Dec. 15 1973 Grace Lutheran Church. Brief history. EaSTON Express p. 8, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Jan. 13 1973
St. James Lutheran Church (Straw Church) located
in Pohatcong Township, N.J. - a brief history.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Jan. 19 1973
6 congregations hold week-long ecumenical
observance.
Easton Express p. 8
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches June 29 1973
Sts. Philip and James Roman Catholic Church
rededicated and officially entered its second
century of service to Catholics of the Phillipsburg
area.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches March 3 1973 St. Luke's Episcopal Church is 117 years old. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Oct. 20 1973
Grace Baptist Church, 2 months old, located on
South Main Street near Sitgreaves Street.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Sept. 15 1973
Christian and Missionary Gospel Tabernacle. Brief
history.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Clubs Oct. 15 1973
Italian American Social Club observes 40th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Homes July 23 1973
Gess House, oldest house in Phillipsburg, needs to
be preserved.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Homes July 25 1973
Gess House, oldest house in Phillipsburg, needs to
be preserved.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library March 17 1973 Library observes 50th anniversary. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks May 21 1973
Jaycees planned and dedicated Veterans Band
Shell in Park.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks Oct. 18 1973
The Phillipsburg Community Development
Program to build a "vest-pocket" park on Brainard
Street.
Easton Express p. 7
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. Sept. 21 1973
New uniforms for all policewomen and policemen.
First change in style in 25 years.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools July 13 1973
New Middle School dedicated to Miss Lillian
Houser, retired assistant to the superintendent of
schools.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Sept. 10 1973
New Middle School dedicated to Miss Lillian
Houser, retired assistant to the superintendent of
schools.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools -
Meals
Sept. 29 1973
Egg salad linked to food poisoning, said N.J. Dept.
of Health. Kro-Tron food service catering food to
schools.
Easton Express p. 1
Plainfield Township - Churches Oct. 27 1973
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church plans
service to mark 168th year.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Pocono Downs May 22 1973
Karl Wallenda, the Great Wallenda, walked 700 ft.
on strand of wire strung across Pocono Downs.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Pocono State Fair, Monroe
County, Pa.
July 21 1973
Bob Hope entertains audience of 3,000.
Promoters disappointed in turnout.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Pornography Sept. 28 1973
Northampton County District attorney Charles
Spaziani said that the enforcement of new
guidelines governing pornography law
enforcement officials should "use just good old
common horse sense."
Easton Express p. 5
Port Murray, N.J. - Churches June 2 1973
Mansfield Baptist Church to celebrate 131st
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Prisons - Annandale, NJ March 8 1973
Youth correction center at Annandale, NJ has
uprisings of inmates - 41 persons hurt.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Public Assistance May 30 1973
Final approval given to Welfare building - a 2 story
building on Riverside Drive.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Pumpkin Contest Oct. 31 1973
Easton Express contest awards Frederic Hunt, East
Bangor, first prize for the largest pumpkin 94 1/2
lbs.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Quakers Oct. 6 1973
Wedding. Susan Dreisbach and Roger C. Williams.
Wrote their own vows. Couple combined their
surnames.
Easton Express p. 35, illus
Railroad - Routes May 29 1973
Iron horse revives America's past. About 1,000
persons rode on the 23 car excursion. Trip from
Hoboken, N.J. to Binghapton, N.Y. Stopped at East
Stroudsburg to take on water.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Raubsville, Pa. - Post Office June 19 1973
Residents oppose the closing of the post office
branch.
Easton Express p. 5
Recreation - Recycling Project July 16 1973
Apathy closes recycling center in Easton. Raymond
Baurkat, beer distributor, had been the collection
agency since September 1971.
Easton Express p. 6
Reeves, Orion July 19 1973 Community and Kiwanis honor "Okie" Reeves. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Reeves, Orion Nov. 10 1973
Nicknamed 'Okie' former mayor of Easton 1956 to
1960 and teacher in Easton School District.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Reeves, Orion Sept. 21 1973
Honored by Easton Forest 35, Tall Cedars of
Lebanon.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Rehabilitation Center - Glendon April 19 1973
Glendon files zoning charges against the prison
rehabilitation center at 7 High Street which
opened last fall.
Easton Express p. 5
Rehabilitation Center - Glendon May 11 1973 Glendon Center maeks prisoners feel human. Easton Express p. 5
Reibman Family Oct. 22 1973
Edward Reibman sworn in as member of Bar of
Northampton County. 2nd son of the family to be
admitted. Mother Jeanette Reibman is a Pa.
Senator.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Reibman, Jeanette Jan. 9 1973 Name proposed for post of Senate majority whip. Easton Express p. 2
Revenue Sharing April 17 1973
Easton receives $136,574. Other areas of
Northampton, Bucks, and Monroe are listed.
Easton Express p. 30
Riegelsville, Pa. - Banks Dec. 6 1973 Girard Bank of Riegelsville robbed of $10,000. Easton Express p. 1
Riegelsville, Pa. - Churches April 7 1973
Restaurant converted to a church. Non-
demoninational Church of Christ starts services
April 29, at the former Winter's Restaurant on
Route 611 between Raubsville and Riegelsville.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Taxation Aug. 28 1973
School taxes affecting property owners increased
from 81 to 97.2 mills for 1973-1974 school year.
Easton Express p. 5
Riegelsville, Pa. - Taxation Jan. 6 1973
Property owners no longer have to help support
two community colleges - one in Bucks County &
one in Northampton County. Law now rules that
tax payers need only support Northampton
County Area Community College.
Easton Express p. 19
Riegelsville, Pa. - Taxation July 7 1973
School taxes affecting property owners increased
from 81 to 97.2 mills for 1973-1974 school year.
Easton Express p. 5
Riegelsville, Pa. - Taxation Sept. 1 1973
Organization to sue Easton School Board because
of a tax inequity affecting Riegelsville.
Easton Express p. 5
Riegelsville, Pa. - Taxation Sept. 11 1973
Easton Area School Board agrees to lower
Riegelsville school tax.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - N.J. July 14 1973
15 miles of Interstate Route 80 between Netcong
and Hope opened on July 13, 1973.
Easton Express p. 1
Roads - Route 115 Jan. 4 1973
The removal of road signs from the Easton area
for Route 115 causes businessman of the Forks
area to be concerned as business dropped off.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Dec. 11 1973
Beautification of 611 opposed by residents.
Association called LOLA formed, means Leave Our
Land Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Dec. 14 1973
Beautification of 611 opposed by residents.
Association called LOLA formed, means Leave Our
Land Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Dec. 15 1973 Beautification would involve 81 sites. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Roads - Route 611 Dec. 24 1973
Beautification of 611 opposed by residents.
Association called LOLA formed, means Leave Our
Land Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 6
Roads - Route 611 Dec. 6 1973
Beautification of 611 opposed by residents.
Association called LOLA formed, means Leave Our
Land Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Nov. 14 1973 Beautification would involve 81 sites. Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Nov. 26 1973 Beautification would involve 81 sites. Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Nov. 7 1973 Beautification would involve 81 sites. Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Oct. 16 1973
Beautification opponents adopt the name Lola
meaning Leave Our Lands Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Oct. 20 1973
Beautification opponents adopt the name Lola
meaning Leave Our Lands Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Route 611 Oct. 31 1973
Beautification opponents adopt the name Lola
meaning Leave Our Lands Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Roads - Route 611 Oct. 5 1973
Beautification opponents adopt the name Lola
meaning Leave Our Lands Alone Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Roscioli, Gene Aug. 10 1973
Chairman of the Pa. Liquor Control Board said he
did not tamper with the files.
Easton Express p. 5
Roscioli, Gene Aug. 7 1973
Chairman of the Pa. Liquor Control Board said he
did not tamper with the files.
Easton Express p. 1
Roseto, Pa. - Churches July 21 1973
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. History of the
church and its annual festival.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Roseto, Pa. - Churches Sept. 22 1973
Presbyterian Church of Roseto to continue as the
Roseto Independent Church. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Saylorsburg, Pa. - Hotels July 10 1973 Ye Olde Saylor's Inn forced to close. Easton Express p. 7, illus
Schools - Students May 18 1973 EAHS 11th grade holds picnic typical of the 1880's. Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Schools - Students Oct. 18 1973
Sewall, Douglas. EHS graduate, victim of kidnew
disease. Had received kidnew dialysis machine
through first varsity E Kidney Fund Drive.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 38
Schools - Superintendents
April 14, 16
& 17
1973
Dr. Fitzsimmons' resignation accepted by board -
although some members not willing to accept it.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Superintendents April 6 1973
Easton Area School district superintendent Dr.
Warren B. Fitzsimmons' resignation accepted by
board - although some members not willing to
accept it.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Superintendents Aug. 16 1973
Individualization is goal of Dr. C. Meade Beers,
new superintendent.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Superintendents Aug. 17 1973
Individualization is the goal of C. Meade Beers,
new superintendent.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Teachers Dec. 11 1973
Phillip J. Spaziani elected to post of Director of
Secondary Education.
Easton Express
Schools - Teachers Dec. 7 1973
Phillip J. Spaziani, principal since 1963, to be
recommended for Director of Secondary
Education.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Teachers June 26 1973
Winters, Robert H., appointed as director of
Elementary Education at starting salary of $ 16,
000.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Voc-Tech March 7 1973 Vo-Tech school - variety of subjects taught. Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Voc-Tech May 25 1973
Students of horticulture plant flowers on Civil War
Veterans' graves in Easton Cemetery in
observance of Memorial Day.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Sewerage Oct. 25, 26 1973
Series of articles by Easton Express Reporter,
Edward P. Kennedy.
Easton Express p. 5
Snyder, Herbert Nov. 12 1973 Honored for his work in ProJeCt. Easton Express
p. 22, illus
p. 27
Soap Box Derby July 23 1973
Brian Happel, age 12, of Bangor wins the annual
Forks of the Delaware Soap Box Derby.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
South Side Neighborhood
Center
Aug. 20 1973
New office equipment received and renovations
of building completed. All volunteer help including
county prisoners.
Easton Argus p. 5, illus
South Side Neighborhood
Center
Oct. 27 1973
New office equipment received and renovations
of building completed. All volunteer help including
county prisoners.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
South Side Neighborhood
Center
Sept. 24 1973
New office equipment received and renovations
of building completed. All volunteer help including
county prisoners.
Easton Express p. 5
SPCA Oct. 31 1973
To build a new shelter - cost $93,500. Brief
description of its work and financial set up.
Easton Express p. 5
Spruce Run June 25 1973
Spruce Run Reservoir Recreation Area, Union
Township, near Clinton - account of its facilities.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Stroudsburg, Pa. - Churches May 26 1973 United Methodist Church is 185 years old. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Stroudsburg, Pa. - Churches Sept. 8 1973 First Baptist Church, brief history. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Sunfish Pond May 19 1973
Dedicated, and plaque erected. Designated as a
Registered Natural Landmark.
Easton Express p. 1
Sunfish Pond May 21 1973
Dedicated, and plaque erected. Designated as a
Registered Natural Landmark.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Feb. 10 1973
B'nai Abraham Synagogue located at 1600
Bushkull Street to celebrate 8th year of its
dedication.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Tatamy, Pa. - Churches Aug. 11 1973
St. Peter's Reformed United Church of Christ
marks 70th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 8
Taxation - 1973 June 15 1973 Easton plans to enforce business tax. Easton Express p. 6
Tea Party Nov. 23 1973
Old tea cup purchased at auction by John Cassidy.
Story of the historic event.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Television - Channel 100 Sept. 22 1973
Closed circuit television now available to
subscribers.
Easton Express p. 34, illus
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
June 16 1973
Rabbi Alexander Feinsilver will give his last service
Friday, June 22, at Temple Covenant of Peace.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Tightrope Walk May 22 1973
Karl Wallenda, the Great Wallenda, walked 700 ft.
on strand of wire strung across Pocono Downs.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Tobyhanna Army Depot may 9 1973
Account of the activities on its 1,420 acres,
employes 3200.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Tocks Island - Squatters Dec. 13 1973
Squatters are ejected from Welfare Office at
Stroudsburg.
Easton Express p. 1, 30
Trees Nov. 3 1973 Tree disease plagues area of Phillipsburg. Easton Express p. 2
Truckers' Strike
Dec. 12 &
13
1973
Truckers set to park rigs at midnight on I-80 as a
gesture on a 48-hour nationwide truck stoppage.
Easton Express p. 1
Truckers' Strike Dec. 13 1973
Truckers in Pa. kill engines in protest. Block fuel
pumps at truck stop at Pocono Truck Plaza at
Bartonsville.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Truckers' Strike Dec. 13 1973
Truckers set to park rigs at midnight on I-80 as a
gesture on a 48-hour nationwide truck stoppage.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Truckers' Strike Dec. 5 & 6 1973
N.J., Pa. roads opened but truckers still causing
problems around Bartonsville in Monroe County.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
United Fund Dec. 11 1973
Study urges merger of Valley United Funds, a
single unit is recommended, a professional study.
Easton Express p. 1
United Fund Dec. 13 1973
Study urges merger of Valley United Funds, a
single unit is recommended, a professional study.
Easton Express p. 5
Volunteers of America Sept. 5 1973 Originated in 1969. Easton Express p. 31, illus
Walk for Development May 11 1973
Provides essential services to 5 agencies. Roman
Catholic priests object to Planned Parenthood to
receive benefits.
Easton Express p. 5
Walk for Development May 12 1973
Provides essential services to 5 agencies. Roman
Catholic priests object to Planned Parenthood to
receive benefits.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Walk for Development May 9 1973
Provides essential services to 5 agencies. Roman
Catholic priests object to Planned Parenthood to
receive benefits.
Easton Express p. 1
Walleda, Karl - Pocono Downs May 22 1973
Karl Wallenda, the Great Wallenda, walked 700
feet on strand of wire strung across Pocono
Downs.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Warren County, New Jersey -
Churches
Sept. 1 1973
Janes Chapel Methodist Church in Tounsbury will
have homecoming Sunday. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Warren County, New Jersey -
Library
July 16 1973
Warren County library moves to new quarters,
county courthouse annex.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Warren Hospital - Volunteers June 5 1973 200 volunteers and auxiliary workers honored. Easton Express p. 15, illus
Washington, N.J. - Churches Jan. 20 1973
Alliance church - an account of its history and
activities.
Easton Express p. 11
Washington, N.J. - Churches Nov. 17 1973 Assembly of God Church. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Water - Authority July 20 1973
Suburban Water Authority head Home E. Litsinger
retires.
Easton Express p. 6
Water - Rates March 1 1973
Easton City Council to increase water rates 10%-
90%.
Easton Express p. 1
WEEX Feb. 15 1973
WEEX, Radio station, to construct 1,850 square ft.
addition to present station on top of Chestnut
Ridge in Forks Township.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Welch, Christina M. Oct. 16 1973
Author of children's novels lives in Easton. Article
by Express reporter on author's creative ability.
Easton Express p. 22, illus
Welfare - State Budget July 3, 9 1973
Red Cross directs welfare aid to those who
welfare checks are held-up due to the Pa. Budget
stall.
Easton Express p. 5
Welfare - State Budget July 6 1973
Food available at Easton Church. St. John's
accepting gifts of food, cash.
Easton Express p. 1
Welfare - State Budget July 7 1973
Food available at Easton Church. St. John's
accepting gifts of food, cash.
Easton Express p. 5
Whitesell March 29 1973
Former Easton insurance sale new faith healer.
Connected with Faith Center, Glendale, Cal.
Easton Express p. 5
Wiley House. March 19 1973
Located 1650 Broadway built in 1895. Houses
disturbed children, an account of its activities.
Easton Express p. 5
Williams Township - Churches June 23 1973
St. John's Lutheran Church, Morgan Hill Road, to
mark 125th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Wilson Borough - Officials Jan. 9 1973
Miss Judith Ann Lerch named to wilson Council to
fill vacancy created by the death of Edward
Golden. She is the first woman to sit in Council.
Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough - Officials Nov. 16 1973
Young, Frank, W. Obit. First mayor of Wilson
Borough.
Easton Express p. 40, illus
Wilson Borough School -
Vandalism
Aug. 9 1973
Vandalism on school buses discussed by school
board.
Easton Express p. 5
Wilson High School - Students March 15 1973 Students ask for parking lot. Easton Express p. 5
Y.M.C.A. - History May 3 1973 Closes dormitory. Cites client trouble. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Y.W.C.A. - Women's Center April 17 1973 Established. Easton Express p. 14
Y.W.C.A. - Women's Center Nov. 19 1973
Haven for women with problems. Center to open
at Y.W.C.A.
Easton Express p. 31
A.B.E. Airport April 29 1974 Radar system dedicated - $1 million system. Easton Express p. 5
A.B.E. Airport April 30 1974 Radar system dedicated - $1 million system. Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Abortion Jan. 14 1974
Catholics plan observance of "Black Monday" as
protest to abortion law.
p. 5
Agriculture May 10 1974
Obituary for Northampton County farm agent, B.
L. "Buff" Coleman was agent for 31 years.
Easton Express p. 1
Airplanes Nov. 5 1974
Martin Everett, Sr. of Palmer Township, is building
his own airplane from scratch.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Airplanes - Accidents Aug. 24 1974
Darold Hemphill, Lehigh Valley, and pilot, crashed
into home in Catasaqua and killed two boys.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Allentown, PA Aug. 19 1974
French tightrope daredevil, Phillippe Petit walks
across Hamilton Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Allentown, PA - Fires April 3 1974
Barred exit at Caboose Tavern did not violate fire
prevention and building codes, because it
contained less than 1225 Square feet.
Easton Express p. 5
Allentown, PA - Fires March 25 1974
Caboose Bar fire set by Earnest Burton, Jr. Eight
persons killed. No fire exits.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Churches July 6 1974
St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church -
History.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Schools April 9 1974
Alpha school board vetoes merger with
Phillipsburg area school system.
Easton Express p. 1
Artists June 8 1974
Mrs. Ethel Powell, local artist of Williams
Township, to have art show at Community Art
League.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Artists Nov. 1 1974
Commercial artist, Barry Jones helps to promote
and preserve local history by contributing his
talent to Jacobsburg Historical Society.
Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Automobile Agencies July 30 1974
Ranken Pontiac Agency moves to new location at
25th Street Shopping Center.
Easton Express p. 27, illus.
Automobile Agencies June 15 1974
Brown - Daub, Inc., merges with Solt Chevrolet in
nazareth. Named Solt Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Inc.
Easton Express p. 33
Automobiles - Shows June 1 1974 Roseto holds 5th annual antique automobile
show.
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Automobiles - Shows June 24 1974
Auto show held at Palmer Park Mall, June 24 -
June 30
Easton Express p. 33, illus.
Bakeries March 1 1974
Schaible's Bakery of Wilson Borough sold to
Maier's Bakery of Reading, PA. History of the
company.
Easton Express p. 40
Bangor, PA - Churches April 27 1974
East Bangor United Methodist Church to observe
110th anniversary in October 1975.
Easton Express p. 16, illus.
Bangor, PA - Churches June 22 1974 Bangor Methodist Church to mark 130th birthday. Easton Express p. 8, illus.
Bangor, PA - Churches Nov. 30 1974
Methodism came to Bangor in 1869. Brief history
of the sect in Bangor.
Easton Express p. 13
Bangor, PA - Fires.
June 22,
1974.
1974 Elk's Club, which was gutted by fire, will rebuild. Easton Express P. 1.
Bangor, PA - Fires.
May 21,
1974.
1974 Elk's Club, which was gutted by fire, will rebuild. Easton Express P. 8, illus.
Bangor, PA - Officials March 26 1974 Former Mayor, Willis R. Jordan, dies at age 91. Easton Express p. 36, illus.
Baurkot, Raymond - building. April 4 1974
The Raymond Baurkot building at So. Sitgreaves is
near completion. It will house the Dept. of Public
Assistance offices. Description of interior.
Easton Express pg. 18, illus.
Beam, James.
May 30,
1974
1974
Former music teacher in Easton schools is busy at
age 88.
Easton Express pg. 5, illus.
Beauty Contest April 2 1974
Miss Lehigh Valley of 1974, Miss Enid Hazuda, of
Palmer Township, tells of her hobbies and
ambition.
Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Beer Dec. 27 1974
Beer prices rising, distributors report, due to
higher cost of packaging material. Fear that wage
and price controls will be instituted after Jan. 1.
Easton Express p. 1.
Belfast - Churches
May 11,
1974
1974
Wesley United Methodist Church of Belfast is
observing its 100th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Belly Dancing
March 25,
1974.
1974
Classes to be held at YWCA by Cindy Stroble.
Veryb popular.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Education
Feb. 19 1974
Miller's Height - Wilson School to be closed and
students bused to Bethlehem. Parents protest.
Easton Express p. 6
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Education
Jan. 25 1974
Parents oppose the closing of Miller Heights
schools (Wilson).
Easton Express p.5
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Heritage Day
July 26,
1974
1974
To honor oldest resident at its Heritage Day
Festival on July 27.
Easton Express p. 19
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Officials
June 12,
1974
1974
Former Township Treasurer fails to settle 1973
accounts. William J. Lucas owes $2,500 since
leaving office.
Easton Express p. 21
Bethlehem Township, PA. Jan. 22 1974
A 144 acre tract of farmland spanning both sides
of William Penn Highway, in the heart of
Bethlehem Township, sold to Joseph Scherman for
$525,000, to build a housing development.
Easton Express p. 1
Bethlehem Township, PA. -
Boundaries
July 24,
1974
1974
Some resedents of Palmer, who live near
Bethlehem-Palmer Township border, may find
they are not in the municipality they always
thought they were in.
Easton Express p. 13
Bethlehem Township, PA. -
Education
March 1,
1974
1974
Miller's Heights - Wilson School to be closed and
students bused to Bethlehem. Parents protest.
Easton Express p. 7
Bethlehem, PA - Bicentennial
May 30,
1974
1974
Bethlehem historical film, "City in the Wilderness",
was produced and directed by Lou Stoumer, a
Bethlehem native, now living in Los Angeles.
Express General Editor, Donald O. Henry has the
part of the narrator. Cecil Lipkin, of Easton, plays
the role o
Easton Express p. 8
Bethlehem, PA - Clubs
Nov. 22,
1974.
1974 University Club of Bethlehem-a gentleman's club. Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Bethlehem, PA - Restoration
July 29,
1974
1974
Restoration of 18th century Moravian industrial
area under way.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Bicentennial - Publications July 11 1974
Northampton County Bicentennial Committee
plans as a major part of its program to publish 10
historical volumes on various aspects of county
history.
Easton Express p. 17
Bicentennial Committee Feb. 12 1974
Committee revises contest. Peter K. Koch is
elected chairman of the Easton Area Bicentennial
Commission.
Easton Express p. 5
Bicentennial Seal March 23 1974
Seal design selected by Easton Area Bicentennial
committee. Winner is Keith Hahn, a junior at
Nazareth Area High School.
Express p. 5, illus.
Bicentennial Seal March 8 1974
Seal design selected by Easton Area Becentennial
committee. Winner is Keith Hahn, a junior at
Nazareth Area High School.
Express p. 5, illus.
Birds Dec. 23 1974
About 140 area persons take part in bird census of
the area. About 83 species spotted.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Blood Center July 30 1974
An account of the operation of the Miller
Memorial Blood Center in Bethlehem.
Easton Express p. 12
Blue Cross Nov. 14 1974
Lehigh Valley Blue Cross says it may have to cease
operation or drastically cut benefits.
Easton Express p. 1
Bond, Julian June 1 1974
Speaker at graduation of Northampton County
Area Community College
Express p. 5, illus.
Boulton Gunworks Nov. 1 1974
Barry Jones draws sketches for Jacobsburg
Historical Society.
Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Bridges, Covered May 18 1974
Only one left in Northampton County - Rt. 473 at
Kreidersville, Allen Township.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Bridges, Delaware Feb. 20 1974
PA alleges improprieties by toll bridge director,
William Johson. Used personnel and equipment
and supplies for personal use.
Express p. 5
Bridges, Lehigh March 23 1974
Chain Dam a Donkey bridge. Gains national
recognition and is included in the National
Registry of Historical Sites.
Easton Express p. 5
Buddhists May 4 1974
A Buddhist monastery is located on Montana
Mountain Road between Brass Castle and
Montana. The 16-acre tract is called Freewood
Acres Monastery. It was established in 1958.
Spiritual leader is Rev. Geshe Wengyal.
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Burglary Nov. 11 1974
James Strickland, brother of Robert V. Strickland
(shot by police), labels District Attorney Charles
Spaziani's report as "poppycock." Spaziani cleared
policemen of the shooting.
Easton Express p. 17
Burglary Nov. 21 1974
Two policeman, Harman and Crouse, charged with
falsefying death report on Robert V. Strickland.
Easton Express p. 1
Burglary Nov. 7 1974
District Attorney clears Easton police in the
shooting of Strickland.
Easton Express p. 1
Burglary Sept. 24 1974
Police kill burglary suspect. Twenty-five year old,
Robert W. Strickland, killed by patrolman, William
Crouse. He was prime suspect in nearly 20 armed
robberies in Easton-Phillipsburg area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bus Terminals Jan. 24 1974
Compromise is sought in dispute over location for
a midcity transfer station for local Lanta bus
service.
Easton Express p. 5
Bus Transportation April 17 1974
LANTA places first bus stop shelter in front of
Municipal Building, Palmer Township, 3245
Freemansburg Ave. 50 more shelters to be placed.
Express p. 12, illus.
Bus Transportation March 29 1974
City planners reject proposal for Northampton
Street bus sites
Express p. 6
Bus Transportation - Fares March 13 1974 LANTA cuts certain fares Express p. 1
Bushkill Park July 8 1974 Kids, parents have fun at Bushkill Park Easton Express p. 1
Business March 1 1974
Industrial Progress edition of Easton Express Lists
many area firms; social, religious, and economic
trends of the Valley.
Easton Express
Business - Banks Aug. 2 1974
Northampton National Bank changes hands. Two
Philadelphia industrialists purchased controlling
interest : Raymond G. and Ronald O. Perelman,
owners of Belmont Industries, Inc., of
Philadelphia, and General Machine Co., of
Emmaus.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Aug. 7 1974 Northampton National Bank changes hands. Easton Express p. 13
Business - Banks Jan. 11 1974
Planners back the expansion of Lafayette Trust
Bank.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Business - Banks July 16 1974
Lafayette Trust Bank - new facilities on South 4th
Street.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Business - Banks March 1 1974
Northampton National Bank to open bank in
Palmer Township. Brief history of the bank.
Easton Express p. 32 illus.
Business - Banks March 8 1974
Northampton National Bank's Palmer Park Mall
branch opens.
Easton Express p. 36 illus.
Business - Banks Nov. 13 1974
Lafayette Bank branch at Butler St. and
Freemansburg Ave
Easton Express p. 20 illus.
Business - Banks Oct. 24 1974
Valley Federal Savings opens a "satellite" branch
at the Sara Mills Gift Shop.
Easton Express p. 2 illus.
Business - Banks Sept. 11 1974
Northampton National Bank denies illegal entry in
the offices of the Penn. Communications
Specialities of Freemansburg.
Easton Express p. 21
Business - Banks Sept. 25 1974
Northampton National Bank denies illegal entry in
the offices of the Penn. Communications
Specialities of Freemansburg.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Sept. 3 1974
Northampton National Bank denies illegal entry in
the offices of the Penn. Communications
Specialities of Freemansburg.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Sept. 4 1974
Northampton National Bank denies illegal entry in
the offices of the Penn. Communications
Specialities of Freemansburg.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Blacksmiths March 9 1974
Old time Phillipsburg blacksmith worked for
Thomas A. Edison.
Easton Express p. 23 illus.
Business - Carpets March 13 1974
Dean Carpet Company located on Memorial
Parkway opens.
Easton Express p. 38 illus.
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 27 1974
A. Frederick Gerstell, grandson of the founder,
resigned from Alpha Portland Cement.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Drugstores April 11 1974
Alvin H. Kern, pharmacist, 82, to mark 60th
anniversary of the founding of Kern's Drug Store,
located at 7th and Wood and Northampton
Streets. Brief history. Store to go out of business.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Business - Fabrics Oct. 22 1974
McGinley Mills, Phillipsburg, N.J. enlarged quarters
and remodeled departments.
Easton Express p. 19
Business - Food Industry June 3 1974
Walter Seip, Inc. now producing and marketing
snack foods for vending machines. Name is "Vend
Div."
Easton Express p. 27
Business - Food Stores April 5 1974 Best Market, untenanted for years is an eyesore. Easton Express p. 7 illus.
Business - Food Stores Feb. 23 1974
Food Lane store on St.John St. South Easton,
displays 1 ton cylinder of Wisconsin cheese.
Easton Express p. 11
Business - Food Stores May 22 1974
Mohican Market, Easton's only downtown grocery
store on South 4th Street is losing money,
according to owner, Howard Falk. Business has
been declining since 1971; store is serving only
senior citizens of the area.
Easton Express p. 7
Business - Furniture Stores Oct. 23 1974
Harry W. Ralph, furniture store owner, son of
original owner.
Easton Express p. 18 illus.
Business - Gift Stores March 1 1974 Dennis Gift House located at 1224 S. Main St. Easton Express p. 28 illus.
Business - Hairdressers Nov. 12 1974
Home on corner of 2nd and Spring Garden Street,
the residence of the Louis Reibman family for 60
years, now adapted to elegant hairdressing
business by Mark Estell.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 31 1974 Sheraton Inn. Article on services. Easton Express p. 29 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 22 1974
Circlon to reopen under management of Howard
Knuth of Cascade Lodge.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 15 1974
Schelling, Robert, ex-Courthouse Hotel owner and
restaurant chef, obituary
Easton Express p. 24
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 24 1974
McDonald's restaurant opens at South Third
Street and Riverside Drive.
Easton Express p. 9
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Nov. 4 1974 Sheraton Inn. Formal opening. Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 12 1974
Sheraton Motor Inn. Manager named: David J.
Greth, Bethlehem native. It is to open Oct. 15.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 26 1974
Jury convicts man of robbery at Terry's Tavern on
Oct. 20, 1972.
Easton Express p. 21
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 26 1974
Caboose Bar - Allentown tavern has firebombing -
9 persons killed. Suspect, Ernest J. Burton, Jr.,
charged on 31 criminal counts.
Easton Express p. 21
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 27 1974
Caboose Bar - Allentown Tavern has firebombing -
9 persons killed. Suspect, Ernest J. Burton, Jr.,
charged on 31 criminal counts.
Easton Express p. 20
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Aug. 2 1974
Ingersoll-Rand Co. buys Kutztown Foundry and
Machine Corporation of Kutztown, Pa.
Easton Express p. 17
Business - Insurance March 1 1974
Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. located on
top floor of Valley Federal. Employs 50 people.
Easton Express p. 31
Business - Insurance March 1 1974
Equitable Life Assurance Company to employ 250
people.
Easton Express p. 31 illus.
Business - Lawyers July 27 1974 Obituary of Bernard M. Goodman Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Liquor Aug. 21 1974 Phillipsburg considers ban on drinking in public Express p. 13
Business - Liquor Aug. 28 1974 Phillipsburg considers ban on drinking in public Express p. 1
Business - Lumber trade July 17 1974
William Eisenhardt of Forks Township makes
generous offer of historic lumber and his expert
skill for courthouse replica
Express p. 9, illus.
Business - Mack Printing Co. May 11 1974
John Wilson Mack, president, is named chairman
of the board and succeeds Harold S. Hutchinson
who recently retired.
Express p. 30
Business - Mack Printing Co. May 3 1974
Harold Hutchinson, chairman, is honored at
retirement. He joined firm in 1932. Mrs. Mack
presents portrait.
Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Mack Printing Co. May 4 1974
Harold Hutchinson, chairman, is honored at
retirement. He joined firm in 1932. Mrs. Mack
presents portrait.
Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Malls Nov. 26 1974
Mall plans for the Green Pond Mall hinge on
Easton's sewage decision.
Express p. 1
Business - Metal Products Oct. 31 1974
Sobel Industries, Inc. plant in West Easton to
phase out due to economic conditions of its
market. Began as a metal products company more
than 20 years ago, later shifting to making plastic
products.
Express p. 1
Business - Milk April 17 1974
Board of Directors of Lehigh Valley Cooperative
Farmers, Inc., fire president Robert L. Allison.
Company had contributed money to Nixon's
reelection fund.
Express p. 5
Business - Milk June 11 1974
Le Hi Dairy (Farmers' Cooperative) names new
company head and plans a financial study.
Recently, firm was convicted of an illegal
contribution to President Nixon's 1972 reelection
campaign.
Express p. 15
Business - Milk May 17 1974
Former president of Lehigh Valley Cooperative
Farmers, Allentown, PA, pleaded guilty to an
illegal $50,000. corporate contribution to
President Nixon's reelection campaign.
Express p. 1
Business - Milk May 29 1974
Former president of Lehigh Valley Cooperative
Farmers, Allentown, PA, pleaded guilty to an
illegal $50,000. corporate contribution to
President Nixon's reelection campaign.
Express P. 5
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 8 1974
Frank McGinley and his career with various
orchestras for a period of 60 years.
Express p. 13, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Jan. 16 1974
Wilson Borough Rush family are outstanding
accordionists. Have studio, marquetry hobby of
Worman Rush.
Express illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 12 1974
Dr. Henry Kowitz's jazz groups honor him by
memorial performance at Community Art League.
Express p. 13, illus.
Business - Optical Companies June 10 1974
Optical company "For Eyes", located at 418
Northampton St., opens for business.
Express p. 20, illus.
Business - Optometrists June 27 1974
Obituary of Dr. C. Leslie Hudson, optometrist of
Delaware Park, NJ
Express p. 34, illus.
Business - Paint Industry &
Trade
June 1 1974
A and D Tile and Paint Up, Inc. has new quarters at
432 Northampton St.
Express p. 27, illus.
Business - Paper Industry June 10 1974
Account of products and history of St. Regis Paper
Co., Nazareth
Express p. 30, illus.
Business - Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
April 22 1974 Obituary of founder, William H. Noble Express p. 28
Business - Pfizer & Co. Nov. 1 1974
Delays plans for a new synthetic red iron oxide
plant on the Easton property. Reason is the
uncertain economy.
Express p. 1
Business - Photography Sept. 9 1974
Herbert Snyder, owner of Jack and Jill Studio,
photographed many children in the last 23 years.
Express p. 14, illus.
Business - Plumbing March 9 1974
Lehigh Valley Supply Co., plumbing and heating
firm, founded in 1918. Purchased by Raub Supply
Co. of Lancaster, PA.
Express p. 27
Business - Printing Sept. 27 1974
Obituary of Paul M. Hagenbuch, president of
Hobson Printing Co.
Express p. 6, illus.
Business - Quarries Dec. 12 1974
Old C. K. Williams quarry on Route 611 destined to
become a geologic park. Quarry dates back to
1856.
Express p. 20
Business - Quarries Dec. 17 1974
Old C. K. Williams quarry on Route 611 destined to
become a geologic park. Quarry dates back to
1856.
Express p. 19, illus.
Business - Quarries Feb. 8 1974
Old C. K. Williams quarry on Route 611 destined to
become a geologic park. Quarry dates back to
1856.
Express p. 5
Business - Real Estate March 19 1974
All-World Travel Agency opens in Forks Township
on Route 115
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Business - Riegel Paper Co. March 1 1974 Brief history of Riegel Products Corp., Milford, NJ Express p. 38, illus.
Business - Roofing Trade March 1 1974
Henry J. Schultz & Son, roofing contractors, move
from 266 W. St. Joseph St., to new site on Canal
St.
Express p. 52, illus.
Business - Schiffer's Fabric Store Dec. 14 1974
Business started in 1948 and was located at 428
Northampton St. Moved to 218 Northampton St.,
then gutted by fire.
Easton Express p. 25
Business - Shopping Malls Aug. 27 1974
Lower Nazareth Mall (Whitfield Mall) adds 60-acre
tract. Purchased from Laubach family. Had been
first owned by Thomas Penn.
Express p. 1
Business - Shopping Malls Jan. 16 1974
Proposed Whitfield Mall to cost $40 million.
Located in area of Route 33 and 248 in Palmer and
Lower Nazareth Township. Begin in spring.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Jan. 17 1974
Proposed Whitfield Mall to cost $40 million.
Located in area of Route 33 and 248 in Palmer and
Lower Nazareth Township. Begin in spring.
Express p. 5
Business - Shopping Malls May 9 1974
Lower Nazareth Mall (Whitfield Mall) adds 60-acre
tract. Purchased from Laubach family. Had been
first owned by Thomas Penn.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Nov. 20 1974
Hillcrest Mall hires guards and security personnel
to watch the 19-acre parking lot
Express p. 15, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Nov. 7 1974
Mall plans for the Green Pond Mall hinge on
Easton's sewage decision.
Express p. 17
Business - SI Handling Systems
Inc.
March 1 1974 Brief history of firm Express p. 56, illus.
Business - Taxicabs Jan. 28 1974
Yellow Cab Company files boost in rate due to
incrase in price of gasoline
Express p. 5
Butztown, PA July 29 1974 Residents celebrated 128-year heritage Easton Express p. 13
Byrne Aug. 21 1974
Governor of New Jersey canoes down Delaware
River to see Tocks Island
Easton Express
p. 1 & 13,
illus.
Canals and canaling -
restoration
Nov. 4 1974
Vandals systematically tear down the work on the
restoration on the canal locks
Express p. 13
Canals and canaling -
restoration
Nov. 4 1974
Restoration of locks proposed by Hugh Moore
Parkway.Contract awarded to William B.
Eisenhardt, who subcontracted lock gate repairs
to Gordon K. Morris.
Express p. 13
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 4 1974
Peace Candle lighting curtailed due to energy
crisis.
Express p. 16, illus.
Catholics May 11 1974
Mrs. Ann Doran, past regent of Catholic Daughters
of America, Court 358, sews for Catholic missions.
Express p. 13, illus.
Cats July 8 1974
Alpha, NJ, Borough Council adopts ordinance
requiring that cats be licensed.
Express p. 21
Central Railroad - Depot Aug. 16 1974
88 year old abandoned passenger station
destroyed by fire. Located at South 4th and
Washington Streets.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Central Railroad - Routes May 16 1974
New rail service recalls past. Central Railroad of
N.J. resumes passenger service between
Phillipsburg and Newark. Brief history of
railroading since 1852.
Easton Express p. 39, illus
Centre Square July 27 1974 Historic Mall proposed for Centre Square Express p. 15
Centre Square June 25 1974
Brief history and description by Roscoe Laurence,
under byline "Do You Remember?"
Express p. 9, illus.
Centre Square May 7 1974 Circle benches are a haven to the old-timers Express p. 5, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton May 20 1974
New building on S. Fourth Street dedicated on
May 20, 1974
Easton Express p. 8, illus.
Charter Study Commission,
Easton
May 18 1974
Northampton County voters to weigh charter
study at Tuesday's election
Express p. 31
Cheese Feb. 23 1974
Food Lane store on St. John St., South Easton,
displays 1-ton cylinder of Wisconsin cheese.
Express p. 11
Children's Home, Easton June 12 1974 New director selected: Michael H. Danyczek Express p. 21
Children's Home, Easton Oct. 4 1974
Auxiliary of the Home to conduct an auction for
benefit of the Home
Express p. 18, illus.
Churches - Asbury, NJ July 20 1974 Brief history of Asbury Methodist church. Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Churches - Baptist Jan. 19 1974
Shiloh Baptist Church receives $4,000 grant made
by a national Presbyterian fund to the church to
boost the congregation's efforts to build a new
church.
Easton Express p. 4
Churches - Baptist March 23 1974 First Baptist Church, Easton, PA. Brief history. Easton Express p. 18 illus.
Churches - Baptist May 30 1974
St. Marks and Shiloh Baptist have a spring fair on
parking lot at St. Marks. Proceeds to go for the
new Shiloh Church. Former church was
demolished to make room for a South Side urban
renewal project.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Churches - Episcopal July 27 1974
Trinity Episcopal Church of Easton, founded in
1819. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Churches - Lutheran - St. Peter's Aug. 24 1974 St. Peter's Lutheran Church - brief history. Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Churches - Mennonite June 15 1974
Beulah Bible Fellowship Church (formerly called
Mennonite Brethren in Christ). Located at 12th
and Spruce St.
Express p. 6, illus.
Churches - Moravian April 20 1974
Brief history of the 25-year growth of Palmer
Township Community Moravian Church
Express p. 18, illus.
Churches - Nazarene Feb. 2 1974
Church of the Nazarene, 12th & Spring Garden St.,
was dedicated in 1948 but congregation was
formed Oct. 25, 1931. An account of its history.
Express p. 6, illus.
Churches - Reformed Oct. 26 1974
History of Grace United Church of Christ of College
Hill
Express p. 8, illus.
Churches - Reformed Sept. 21 1974
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church at Stone
Church observes 200th anniversary.
Express p. 6, illus.
Churches - St.John's Lutheran Oct. 21 1974
Easton Lutheran Church, 4th & Ferry Streets,
installs a mew casavant organ at a cost of
$72,000.
Easton Express p. 15 illus.
Circuses April 8 1974
The Lion's All-Star circus held in Easton Area High
School gymnasium
Express p. 5
Circuses Aug. 27 1974
Lion's Club circus composed of area residents.
Richard Fox, Easton Area High School art teacher,
designed 100 costumes for performers.
Express p. 18, illus.
Circuses Jan. 25 1974
Lions' All-Star Circus, idea of Richard Polanki, to
debut in September
Express p. 12, illus.
Circuses June 3 1974
Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus comes to
Easton. Sponsored by Exchange Club
Express p. 5, illus.
Circuses Nov. 13 1974
The Lion's All-Star circus held in Easton Area High
School gymnasium
Express p. 17, illus.
Circuses Sept. 26 1974
The Lion's All-Star circus held in Easton Area High
School gymnasium
Express p. 17
Civic Saturday June 7 1974
Civic Saturday to be held in downtown Easton on
Saturday, June 8, 1974
Express p. 5
Clinton, NJ Aug. 31 1974
Clinton resident ship pilot(John Cahill) gets
surprise trip. Had to cross the Atlantic as his pilot
cutter was diverted to help a Greek tanker.
Express p. 1, illus.
Clinton, NJ June 5 1974
One-room schoolhouse of Hunterdon County, NJ,
transported to the grounds of the Clinton
Historical Museum in Clinton
Express p. 27, illus.
Clinton, NJ March 13 1974
Recommended by council to preserve historic
building known as the Grandin Library
Express p. 10, illus.
Clive, Garner James July 30 1974
Garner James Clive, former Wilson Borough
resident now living in McLean, VA, is associate
general counsel for the House Judiciary
Committee Watergate Hearings. Seen daily on the
televised hearings.
Express p. 15, illus.
Closs, Mrs. Loretta Oct. 11 1974 Obituary of local artist Express p. 6
Clothing Store July 27 1974
Sigal's Store.
Renovates to convert to an attractive rear
entrance to store -- a new accessway from the
Easton Parking Garage.
Easton Express p. 30. illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 7 1974
Hen House, a women's apparel shop, formerly on
North 4th Street, moved to Westgate Mall,
Bethlehem.
Easton Express p. 19
Clothing Trade Aug. 24 1974
Easton Dress Co. forced to go out of business due
to change in women's fashions. In business since
1936.
Easton Express p.34
Clothing Trade June 3 1974
Uniform Fashions -
New store opens in Wilson for selling uniforms.
Easton Express p. 27, illus.
Clothing Trade Nov. 12 1974
Clothing Workers
March on Northampton Street to protest imports
of foreign made clothing.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Clubs - Elks Sept. 26 1974
Elks Club dedicates new flag pole at 808 Packer
Street
Easton Express P. 18
Clubs - Exchange May 23 1974
Dr. Barbara DiSalvo was honored by Easton
Exchange Club with a Golden Deeds Award for her
work with children at the area Well Baby Clinic.
Dr. DiSalvo was injured on March 25 by a fall
from a hayloft.
Easton Express P. 1,4,5 Illus
Clubs - Exchange May 24 1974
Dr. Barbara DiSalvo was honored by the Easton
Exchange Club with a Golden Deeds Award for her
work with children at the area Well Baby Clinic.
Dr. DiSalvo was injured on March 25 by a fall
from a hayloft.
Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Clubs - Forks of the Delaware
Garden Club
June 17 1974
Club gives party on Friday evening at Hugh Moore
Park. Sales of tickets will be used to beautify the
facility.
Easton Express P. 14 Illus.
Clubs - Kiwanis Sept. 19 1974
Presents new ambulance to Easton Emergency
Squad
Easton Express P. 17 Illus.
Clubs - Lenape Runners
Camping
Aug. 13 1974
It also has a band called the Lenape Music Makers.
Entertains at campsites
Easton Express P. 23 Illus.
Clubs - Motorcycle Aug. 22 1974
Club stages benefit for March of Dimes and Elks
Crippled Children's program. Presented by Golden
Arrow Motorcycle Club of Phillipsburg. Eight
hundred motorcyclists took part in the 50 mile run
beginning in Bound Brook to Franklin Park.
Easton Express P. 19 Illus.
Clubs - Paradise April 29 1974
Club's new home dedicated to past president, Jo
Prince Currie, who died in 1972.
Old Club House at Canal Street torn down due to
redevelopement plans. Account of Club's purpose
and history.
Easton Express P. 5
Code Enforcers Aug. 29 1974
City Council creates a new bureau-Department of
Planning and Development, which will enforce
housing, zoning , plumbing , mechanical, health,
electrical codes.
Easton Express P. 1
Community Art League March 13 1974
Community Art League burns its mortgage on
their building at 39 North 5th Street.
Easton Express p. 5
Court House - New Feb. 18 1974
Court house tipstaff, Harry Hartman, age 86 still
on the job.
Easton Express P. 5 Illus.
Court House - New - Expansion April 10 1974
Easton Redevelopement Authority has started
offers for property it wants to acquire in the $2.4
million courthouse urban renewal project area.
Easton Express P. 5
Court House - Replica Aug. 16 1974
Organization formed as a move to build a
courthouse replica.
Easton Express P. 19
Court House - Replica July 17 1974
William Eisenhardt, of Forks Township, makes
generous offer of historic lumber and his expert
skill.
Easton Express P. 9 Illus.
Court House - Replica July 25 1974
Easton Area Veterans organizations endorsed the
concept of building a replica of the original
courthouse, but strongly against erecting it in the
locale of the Civil War Monument in Centre
Square.
Easton Express P. 1
Court House - Replica July 26 1974
Easton Area Veterans organizations endorsed the
concept of building a replica of the original
courthouse, but strongly against erecting it in the
locale of the Civil War Monument in Centre
Square.
Easton Express P. 1
Court House - Replica July 9 1974
Easton Area Veterans organizations endorsed the
concept of building a replica of the original court
house, but strongly against erecting it in the locale
of Civil War Monument in Centre Square.
Easton Express P. 1
Court House - Replica June 15 1974
Letter in response to James Shelly's article on
Courthouse replica. Writer, Kerry J. Thomas.
Other responses to Mr. Shelly's article reprinted.
Easton Express P. 8 Illus.
Court House - Replica June 6 1974
Architect's reconstruction of the "Great Square" in
1776. Account of July 8, 1776 reading of
Declaration of Independenc. Written by Express
reporter, James Shelly.
Easton Express P. 17 Illus.
Court House -Replica
November
15
1974
Students at Vo-Tech produce scale model of
original court house.
Easton Express P. 23 Illus.
Credit Bureau March 9 1974
Credit bureau of Easton and Phillipsburg, and
Credit Bureau of Allentown merge operations.
Brief history of Credit Bureau of Easton.
Easton Express P. 5
Crime July 22 1974
Crime rate up in the Allentone - Bethlehem -
Easton area.
Easton Express p. 17
Crime - Child Support Sept. 4 1974
Mrs. Nancy Frankenfield is believed to be the first
woman in Northampton County jailed for refusal
to pay her estranged husband for the support of 5
of their 6 children.
Easton Express p. 1
Crime - Child Support Sept. 5 1974
Mrs. Nancy Frankenfield is believed to be the first
woman in Northampton County jailed for refusal
to pay her estranged husband for the support of 5
of their 6 children.
Easton Express p. 17
Crime - Drugs July 31 1974
Drug center to open in P'burg under a $70,000,
one-year grant from the New Jersey Health Dept.
Will be located in the Municipal Building at South
Main Street and Sitgreaves Street.
Easton Express p. 13
Crime - Drugs July 31 1974
A non-residential drug and alcohol abuse center
program to start in Warren County. One year
grant of $70,000 awarded. Located at the
Municipal Building in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Easton Express p. 13
Dairy Plants March 1 1974 Stocker Brothers Dairy.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. 33
Daylight Saving Time Jan. 10 1974
School districts in the area concerned on the
impact of mid- winter Daylight Saving Time on
pupils' lives. Time changed due to energy crisis.
Easton Express p.1
Daylight Saving Time Jan. 10 1974
School districts in the area concerned on the
impact of mid- winter Daylight Saving Time on
pupils' lives. Time changed due to energy crisis.
Easton Express p.1
Daylight Saving Time Jan. 10 1974
School districts in the area concerned on the
impact of midwinter Daylight Saving Time on
pupils' lives. Time changed dur to energy crisis.
Express p. 1
Deafness Aug. 28 1974
Calvary Chapel for the Deaf, in Allentown, brings
religion to the deaf.
Express p. 9, illus.
Deafness Aug. 8 1974
Calvary Chapel for the Deaf , in Allentown, brings
religion to the deaf.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Delaware Canal Dec. 11 1974
Restoration project of the canal, using methods of
construction similar to original process of
construction of the 1820s
Express p. 29, illus.
Delaware River - Canoeing Aug. 21 1974
Byrne, Governor of NJ, canoes down Delaware
River to see Tocks Island
Express
p. 1 & 13,
illus.
Dental Insurance Nov. 12 1974
Easton Area School Board extends dental
coverage to all employees
Express p. 13
Dentists May 23 1974 Obit. For Dr. Henry Sassaman, dentist. Easton Express p. 38
Dentists Nov. 12 1974
Memorial for Dr. Henry Kowitz;
performance of jazz group.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Department Stores Feb. 20 1974
Sears Department Store: To build in proposed
Green Pond Mall.
Easton Express p. 1
Department Stores Oct. 19 1974
Pomeroy's (Laubach's) Department Store: Store
executive, Joseph R. Wilk, killed in fall in elevator
shaft.
Easton Express p. 15
Doctors May 23 1974
Dr. Barbara DiSalvo was honored by Easton
Exchange Club with Golden Deeds Award for work
with children at the area Well-Baby Clinics. She
was injured on March 25 by a fall from a hayloft.
Easton Express
p. 1, 4, 5,
illus.
Doctors May 24 1974
Dr. Barbara DiSalvo was honored by Easton
Exchange Club with Golden Deeds Award for work
with children at the area Well-Baby Clinics. She
was injured on March 25 by a fall from a hayloft.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
Dec. 6 1974 Director Philip J. Levine resigns post Express p. 13, illus.
Easton Area Public Library
Flag
June 14 1974
Flies replica of Easton flag on library's flag pole.
Flag given by library director(Jane S. Moyer)in
memory of her father, Andrew J. Shaneberger.
Easton Express P. 22 Illus
Easton Area Public Library
Borrowing
Nov. 30 1974
As a district center, The Easton Library has
entered into reciprocal borrowing agreements on
Feb. 3 with 5 libraries in the district.
Easton Express P. 23
Easton Armory April 10 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Armory April 13 1974
A list of possible uses of armory for the
community is being prepared by a group of
interested citizens.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Armory Dec. 18 1974
Armory building could be community center if
citizens are willing to use it.
Easton Express p. 17
Easton Armory July 16 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 17
Easton Armory June 12 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 21
Easton Armory June 13 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 17
Easton Armory June 18 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 9
Easton Armory June 26 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 21
Easton Armory Sept. 27 1974
Citizens' group wants city council to save armory
for local use.
Easton Express p. 19
Easton Emergency Squad Sept. 19 1974
Easton Kiwanis Club presents new ambulance to
Easton Emergency Squad.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Easton Express Jan. 13 1974
Installs new plate process (Letterflex), which
reduces pollution.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Easton Express May 13 1974
Main office building, at 30 N. 4th St., to have
complete renovation of the interior- a 6 month
project.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Express - Awards Oct. 29 1974
Wins award for its editorial leadership and
excellence in traffic safety.
Easton Express p. 2, illus
Easton Express - Employees May 17 1974
Donald P. Keith, associate editor, wins top honors
in the Keystone Press Association. Editorial: The
energy crisis points the way to new directions in
1974.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Express - Special
Features
June 21 1974
Magazine section, " The Family Weekly," to be a
weekend supplement in the daily paper, starting
June 22.
Easton Express
Easton HOSPITAL -
OPTHALMOLOGY DEPT
Dec. 21 1974
Seven area optometrists to provide services
through Easton Hospital's division of
opthalmology; only one of its kind in the state.
Easton Express p. 19 illus
Easton Hospital Pediatrics Feb. 23 1974 Pediatrics department marks 75th anniversary. Easton Express p.9
Easton Neighborhood Centers June 25 1974
United Fund denies application of Easton Area
Neighborhood Center to become a member
agency of the organization.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Public Library
Trustees
Sept. 24 1974
Mrs. Nancy Vaugh appointed to board to fill
vacancy caused by death of Bernard M. Goodman.
Easton Express P. 13
Easton, City of - Business Nov. 29 1974
6 merchants have faith in Easton by starting new
businesses or relocating in the downtown area
..Seidel's Shoes, Lu-Co's Cut Rate, Journey Beyond,
Tie-Town, Genesis Bikery, Lacs-Enterprise
Express p. 23, illus.
Easton, City of - Description Nov. 13 1974
D. Herbert Lipoon, publisher of Philadelphia
Magazine, describes a visit to his old
neighborhoods
Easton Express p. 4, illus.
Easton, City of - Employees Dec. 21 1974
City councilman Jay Snyder is robbed of $350. in
parking lot at Church and Sitgreaves St.
Express p. 2
Easton, City of - History April 29 1974
Mrs. Ellen Swank turns 108 and reminisces about
old times
Express p. 5, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Building
Jan. 10 1974
Easton police move into new headquarters at rear
of 650 Ferry St. (City Hall Building.)
Express p. 6, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Law enforcement
July 3 1974
Mayor Ashton seeks to coordinate police network
with Wilson Borough
Easton Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Law enforcement
Nov. 1 1974
Received a $30,000 mobile crime laboratory, paid
from a grant from the Northeast Regional Council,
Governor's Justice Commission. A brief description
of the equipment and its probable use.
Express p. 15, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
Dec. 27 1974
A project to widen Church St. from 3rd to 4th
Streets to take 5 buildings. City Council okays
project.
Express p. 15, map
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
Dec. 4 1974
A project to widen Church St. from 3rd to 4th
Streets to take 5 buildings. City Council okays
project.
Express p. 19
Easton, City of - Streets - Names Nov. 14 1974
The old street names will be back for the year of
1976. Council voted to accede to the request of
the Bicentennial Commission to restore original
names of north-south streets.
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Streets - Names Oct. 8 1974
The old street names will be back for the year of
1976. Council voted to accede to the request of
the Bicentennial Commission to restore original
names of north-south streets
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - Streets - Wood
Avenue
July 31 1974
Wood Avenue still a bottleneck that troubles
residents
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Traffic July 25 1974 City Council pushes repeal of truck-parking ban Express p. 13
Easton, West - Education June 12 1974
Closing ceremonies held at Livingstone School.
School banner and an American flag presented to
principal of Philip A. Lauer Middle School, Wilson.
All West Easton pupils will attend middle school in
fall.
Express p. 22, illus.
Easton, West - Education May 7 1974
Livingstone School to be torn down at end of
school year. Located at Center and Fourth Streets.
Express p. 5
Easton, West - Education Oct. 22 1974 Livingstone School torn down Express p. 12, illus.
Education - Athletics April 2 1974 Stan Sutphen named Coach of the Year. Easton Express p. 1, p. 19
Education - Athletics July 25 1974
Board okays the new post of a head trainer for
athletic department.
Easton Express p. 28
Education - Centerfield School April 12 1974
March and Palmer schools to absorb Centerfield
pupils.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Centerfield School April 3 1974
Centerfield School at Martin's Creek burns. It was
believed to be arson.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Education - Centerfield School April 30 1974
Easton School Board accepts insurance settlement
($211,046) for loss of Centerfield School.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Centerfield School April 9 1974
State will not assist the Easton District in replacing
Centerfield.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Centerfield School June 11 1974
Lower Mt. Bethel supervisors proposed to school
board that the district keep the property, restore
the auditorium- gym building for a recreation
program. Board turned down the plan.
Easton Express p. 15
Education - Centerfield School June 22 1974
State will not assist the Easton District in replacing
Centerfield School.
Easton Express p. 1
Education - Centerfield School June 25 1974
Lower Mt. Bethel supervisors proposed to school
board that the district keep the property, restore
the auditorium- gym building for a recreation
program. Board turned down the plan.
Easton Expresss p. 15
Education - Centerfield School May 14 1974
State will not assist the Easton District in replacing
Centerfield.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Curriculum May 14 1974
Easton School District - Suspension of foreign
language program due to a continued drop in
enrollment in language courses.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Curriculum - French March 26 1974 School board drops elementary French. Easton Express p. 5
Education - Dental Program Nov. 12 1974
Easton Area School Board extends dental
coverage to all employees.
Easton Express p. 13
Education - Employees Jan. 2 1974
Maybelle D. Jaffe, EASD office employee who likes
to walk.
Easton Express p. 25 illus.
Education - Employees Jan. 30 1974
Easton Area School District Faculty, Jack Paul,
attendance officer. An account of his work.
Easton Espress p. 19
Education - Food Jan. 2 1974
Easton Area District schools get new food service.
Kro-Tron Food Services sontract terminated.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Oct. 16 1974
Easton Junior High School wooden shed and 4
classrooms damaged by fire.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Education - Kindergarten April 9 1974
School Board changes admission to kindergarten -
children to be 5 years old before October 1 of the
year they enter school. Previously it was before
February 1.
Easton Express
Education - March School June 12 1974
Belle Hoffenberg gives her views on her ligetime
work and her experience in teaching. She taught
at March School.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
April 5 1974
Community college offers a college-at-home
credit program.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
June 7 1974 NCACC to start the program, "College at Home". Easton Express p. 5
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
March 1 1974 Account of its educational scope and future goals. Easton Express
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
Nov. 8 1974
College-at-home program- 3 public libraries
(Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton) join Northampton
County Area Community College in the project.
Easton Express p. 15
Electric Lighting - Pa. Power and
Light Company
July 30 1974
Martin's Creek generating station eventually to be
largst in the P.P. & L. System.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Energy Crisis Jan. 14 1974
Energy crisis has hit area hospitals in severe
slowdown in supply deliveries.
Easton Express p. 5
Energy Crisis Jan. 16 1974
All schools in Northampton County to start 1/2
hour later starting Jan. 21 and to continue until
March 1. Later opening is intended to eliminate
the need for children to leave home in darkness
while new rule of Daylight Saving Time is effective.
Easton Express p. 1
Energy Crisis Jan. 18 1974
Northampton County is first to dim lights on
highways.
Easton Express p. 5
Engles, Harry C. Dec. 23 1974
Engles, Harry C. "Skip" - Northampton County
Sheriff. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fiamma, James N. March 22 1974 Obit. Easton Express p. 28, illus
Fiamma, James N. March 27 1974
Fiamma, James N., Supt. Of recreation for
Phillipsburg and director of Firth Youth Center.
Memorial fund to be started by friends.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Fire Code Sept. 13 1974
97 restaurants and bars in Easton have violations
of fire code.
Easton Express p. 19
Fires Oct. 11 1974
In the 200 block of Northampton Street, 19
persons evacuated. Some businesses prepare to
open; others to relocate.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fires Oct. 8 1974
In the 200 block of Northampton Street, 19
persons evacuated. Some businesses prepare to
open; others to relocate.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 8, illus
Firth Youth Center, Phillipsburg,
N.J.
June 25 1974
Portrait of James N. Fiamma presented to Center.
Fiamma was superintendent of recreation and
director of youth center. He died March 21.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Flag March 30 1974
The Bicentennial Commission of Pa. has endorsed
the inclusion of the flag in the U.S. Postal Service
historic flag commemorative service.
Easton Express p. 5
Flemington, N.J. - Liberty Village Aug. 17 1974
"National Unity Day" observance held at Liberty
Village. Dedicated on 85 ft. flag pole in honor of
the 2nd anniversary of the opening of the
American Shrine.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Folk Festival June 17 1974
Held on Saturday in Centre Square. Sponsored by
DIG.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Football - Thanksgiving Day
Game
Dec. 3 1974
Conduct of fans at Thanksgiving Day game at
Fisher Field disturbed members of Easton School
Board.
Easton Express p. 17
Football - Thanksgiving Day
Game
June 21 1974
Thanksgiving Day Game finally set for 1974 to be
played at Fisher Field.
Easton Express p. 1
Football - Thanksgiving Day
Game
March 8 1974 P'Burg, Easton discuss moving Thanksgiving Game. Easton Express p. 29
Forks Township May 1 1974
Attempts are made to recreate boundaries
between Palmer and Forks Townships.
Easton Express p. 7
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
April 24 1974
Forks Township Emergency Squad builds own
building on Sullivan Trail.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Forks Township - Fire Company March 22 1974
Forks Township to buy old milk tank to replace
leaky fire truck.
Easton Express p. 5
Forks Township - Housing Feb. 8 1974
Supervisors have approved tentatively a planned
residential development known as "Sullivan
Village." Developers must meet 16 conditions in
60 days.
Easton Express p. 5
Forks Township - Housing June 14 1974
Planners reject a new proposal for a housing
development, "Leisure Village." Plans had
stipulated 381 homes and apartments on 64.55
acres, east of Richmond Road, and north of
Richmond School.
Easton Express p. 21
Forks Township - Parks
March 19,
April 4
1974
Forks Township receives a 3.7 acre of park land,
on Bushkill Creek, on East bank, from Palmer
Township. Land was originally part of 12 acre tract
bordering Bushkill Creek, deeded to Palmer for
public recreation, by Cooper Bessemer
Corporation, in 1965.
Easton Express p. 5
Fourth of July June 11 1974
Easton city ordinances prohibit the sale or use of
sparklers.
Easton Express p. 15
Fox Dec. 2 1974
Vice president and general manager of Onondaga
Silk Company - Obit.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Frenchtown, N.J. - Churches May 25 1974
Frenchtown Presbyterian Church to celebrate 125
years of service.
Easton Express p. 6
Fuel
Jan. 22 &
30
1974
Palmer Township pushing plan to recycle waste
for fuel and profit.
Easton Express p. 5
Fuel May 28 1974
Palmer Township pushing plan to recycle waste
for fuel and profit.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gambling Oct. 31 1974
Latest area poll shows stronger opposition toward
the proposed legalized casino gambling in New
Jersey.
Easton Express p. 1
Garbage - Disposal April 18 1974 Heikki Elo describes trash pelletizing procedure. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Sept. 5 1974 Heikki Elo describes trash pelletizing procedure. Easton Express p. 11
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 1 1974 Gas prices rise, supply dwindles. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 16 1974 Pa. dealers threaten to close gas stations. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 18 1974 Pa. dealers threaten to close gas stations. Easton Express p. 5
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 20 1974 Pa. dealers threaten to close gas stations. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 22 1974
Gas stations closing today. Indefinitely in Pa.
Easton dealers vote to close.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. 5, illus
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 4 1974
Gas stations closing today. Indefinitely in Pa.
Easton dealers vote to close.
Easton Express
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 6 1974 Gas dealers impose unofficial rationing. Easton Express p. 5
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 7 1974
Gas stations closing today. Indefinitely in Pa.
Easton dealers vote to close.
Easton Express
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 8 1974 Gas dealers impose unofficial rationing. Easton Express p. 14, illus
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 14 1974
Gas stations closing today. Indefinitely in Pa.
Easton dealers vote to close.
Easton Express p. 5
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 2 1974 Gas prices rise, supply dwindles. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 30 1974 Gas dealers impose unofficial rationing. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gasoline Shortage March 1 1974 Pa. - Jersey press for more gasoline for March. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage March 1 1974 Area gas pumps hum as lines dwindle. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage March 15 1974 Pa. - Jersey press for more gasoline for March. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Stations Feb. 25 1974
Whale of a Wash, at Wood Avenue and
Northampton Streets - gas must be sold only with
a car wash.
Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Stations Jan. 28 1974 Gasoline supplies to increase in February. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Gracedale - Employees June 7 1974
Employees organize and vote to create a policy
committee to organize with the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees.
Easton Express p. 5
Gracedale - Golf Course Aug. 1 1974
Course planned next to Gracedale. Three hundred
petitioners object.
Easton Express p. 14
Gracedale - Golf Course Aug. 27 1974
Course planned next to Gracedale. Three hundred
petitioners object.
Easton Express p. 15
Gracedale - Golf Course July 29 1974
Course planned next to Gracedale. Three hundred
petitioners object.
Easton Express p. 2
Hackettstown, N.J - Churches Oct. 5 1974
Assembly of God, located on North Main Street.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Hackettstown, N.J - Crime March 28 1974
Mother of baby found in bag is charged. Mrs. Rita
Wynder is involved.
Easton Express p. 1
Hackettstown, N.J - Crime March 30 1974
Mother of baby found in bag is charged. Mrs. Rita
Wynder is involved.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hackettstown, N.J - Hospital March 1 1974 Hackettstown Community Hospital. Brief history. Easton Express p. 46, illus
Hahn, Stanley F. Nov. 25 1974
Local bank president of Northampton National
Bank from July 1944 to December 1970. Obit.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Halfway House Dec. 27 1974
Halfway House at 121 N. 8th St., Allentown, ready
for alcoholics of the Lehigh Valley that need help.
William J. Donnelly, Jr., director.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Halloween Dec. 9 1974
Easton Halloween parade may become a daytime
event due to the harassment of participants by
spectators.
Easton Express p. 23
Handicapped Children March 11 1974
Easton therapist cited for her work with the deaf.
Mrs. Helen Hulick Beebe honored with a
testimonial dinner.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Head Start Aug. 20 1974
To be taken over by the Colonial Northampton
Intermediate Unit 20 in September. Action assures
the continuation of the Head Start program.
Easton Express p. 13
Health Fair Oct. 17 1974
Doctors examine 180 women at first health fair in
YWCA.
Easton Express p. 15
Helms, Mrs. Ethel April 18 1974
Descendant of Mammy Morgan keeps art and
history alive by creating items of hand craft.
Interested in history of the area.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Henry Family Aug. 21 1974
Gunmaker's homestead to be made an historical
site. Brief history of gunworks.
Easton Express p. 36, illus
Henry Family Aug. 24 1974
Gunmaker's homestead to be made an historical
site. Brief history of gunworks.
Easton Express p. 17
Hitchhiking July 24 1974
Easton man fined $50 in Warren County District
Court for hitchhiking on Interstate Route 80, in the
nude.
Easton Express p. 15
Homemakers Service May 22, 23 1974
Homemakers' Services, of Northampton County,
protest service groups leadership and walk off
jobs.
Easton Express p. 5
Houses, Historic Jan. 8 1974
Little stone house at corner of 5th and Ferry
Streets to be preserved as an 18th century house
and become a museum.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Housing Feb. 4 1974
Kennedy Gardens Apartments, Canal and Centre
Streets, Easton, up for sale. HUD to open bids on
March 13.
Easton Express p. 7
Housing - Delaware Terrace
Project
March 8 1974 Delaware Terrace residents want cats. Easton Express p. 8
Housing - The Highlands June 13 1974
Easton sells 30 acres in Southeast portion of
Easton to Benjamin Contractors. Will construct
$16 million townhouse development "The
Highlands." Paid $2,000 an acre.
Easton Express p. 17
Hugh Moore Parkway - Party June 17 1974
Forks of the Delaware Garden Club gives a party
on Friday evening at Hugh Moore Park. Sales of
tickets will be used to beautify the facility.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Hunterdon County, N.J. -
Churches
Sept. 7 1974
New York couple make their home in Presbyterian
Church built in 1880.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Jacobsburg Feb. 28 1974 Dam might pollute creek. Easton Express p. 5
Jacobsburg Jan. 11 1974 Pa. delays building of Jacobsburg Dam. Easton Express p. 1
Jacobsburg Nov. 23 1974
Pa. gives historic status to site near Jacobsburg.
Includes part of the village of Jacobsburg, the
Bushkill Stream Valley from Jacobsburg through
Henry's Woods, the community of Boulton, and
the Henry Gun Factory.
Easton Express p. 19
Jewish Community Center Aug. 30 1974
Jack Sher retires after 50 years as executive
director of Jewish Community Center.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Jews Sept. 11 1974
Jewish woman has talent for Jewish cuisine which
pays off. Mrs. Bryna Nadler has Jewish Catering
Service.
Easton Express p. 7, illus
Kites April 9 1974
William La Rose, of Easton, has been flying kites
for 70 years.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Lafayette College - Faculty March 14 1974
Obituary of Dr. Guy E. Snavely, ex-interim
president from Sept. 1957 - July 1958
Easton Express p.36, illus.
Lafayette College - Fraternities May 6 1974 Delta Kappa Epsilon damaged by fire. Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Lafayette College - History March 1 1974 Brief history. Easton Express p. 54
Lafayette College - Presidents April 8 1974
President K. Roald Bergethon, who has served 16
years as president, has seen a 1,460 all-male
student enrollment grow into a 1,972 student co-
educational institution. Stresses quality education
rather than quantity for the future.
Easton Express
p. 1, p. 6,
illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors July 23 1974
Senator Wayne Morse, critic of Vietnam War,
spoke at College in March 1966.
Easton Express p. 6
Lafayette College - Visitors Nov. 25 1974
William Simon, U. S. Secretary of Treasury, Class
of 1952, visits college for annual Lafayette-Lehigh
football game.
Easton Express p. 2, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary Feb. 19 1974 Alternatives proposed in Williams Township Express p. 5
Lehigh Canal Jan. 19 1974
Boats will return to the canal under Moore
Parkway Commission's development plan for a
250-acre river valley corridor.
Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh University - Historical
Marker
Feb. 7 1974
Cast metal historical marker commemorating the
birth of Asa Packer has been stolen. It was
formerly located at the corner of Brodhead and
Packer Avenues in Bethlehem.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Bankruptcy
April 10 1974
Valley railroad wants a federal grant of $10 million
to enable it to continue operation for 620 days.
Easton Express p. 1
Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Bankruptcy
April 5 1974
Future of the railroad to be decided May 2.
Whether or not the railroad can be reorganized
under the Bankruptcy Act or under the new
Regional Rail Reorganization Act.
Easton Express p. 5
Liberty Village Aug. 17 1974
National Unity Day observance held at Liberty
Village. Dedicated an 85-foot flag pole in honor of
the 2nd anniversry of the opening of the American
shrine.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Loquasta, Al-Day Aug. 21 1974
Race driver honored by erecting a race track on
Northampton Street in 300 block for a series of
races by 40 midget race drivers.
Easton Express p. 13
Loquasta, Al-Day Aug. 26 1974
Race driver honored by erecting a race track on
Northampton Street in 300 block for a series of
races by 40 midget race drivers.
Easton Express p. 17
Loquasta, Al-Day Aug. 26 1974
Race driver honored by erecting a race track on
Northampton Street in 300 block for a series of
races by 40 midget race drivers.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Lotteries May 2 1974
Easton man wins $100,000 in PA lottery Bakers'
Dozen. It was won by Adrian Gabrielli who will
treat his fellow workers at Northampton Pants
Factory to pizza and beer.
Easton Express p. 7
Lower Saucon Township Aug. 13 1974
To make a tie-dyed quilt to be given to the first
baby born in the township on or after July 4, 1976.
An account of the Township's plans for the
bicentennial celebration.
Easton Express p. 36, illus.
Magic, Witchcraft Sept. 27 1974
Hunterdon County, N.J. couple combine their
talents of masks making and magic.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Mammana, Placid "Pat" Jan. 7 1974
Mammana, Placid "Pat" - realtor and owner of
Mammana and Sons Real Estate and Insurance,
314 S. 17th St. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Marines Nov. 11 1974
Marine history alive in Wilson Borough. Jim Shelly,
Express reporter, visits the detachments
headquarters on Lehigh Street.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Marines Nov. 12 1974
Marine history alive in Wilson Borough. Jim Shelly,
Express reporter, visits the detachments
headquarters on Lehigh Street.
Easton Express p. 10
Mariton Sept. 4 1974 Wild life sanctuary in Williams Township. Easton Express p. 12, illus
Martin's Creek - School April 18 1974
Residents support the rebuilding of Centerfield
School.
Easton Express p. 5
Martin's Creek - School April 26 1974
Residents support the rebuilding of Centerfield
School.
Easton Express p. 5
Maue, Rev. Harry Dec. 11 1974
To retire from Redevelopment Authority. Has
been on the Authority for 10 years and 4 months.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Merger Aug. 13 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 12
Merger Aug. 14 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 14
Merger Aug. 16 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 19
Merger Aug. 3 1974
Easton Chamber of Commerce wants a state study
on the Easton merger plan.
Easton Express p. 1
Merger Aug. 5 1974
Easton Chamber of Commerce wants a state study
on the Easton merger plan.
Easton Express p. 17
Merger Dec. 31 1974 Telephone poll by Easton Express. Easton Express p. 1
Merger July 10 1974
Area leaders reject merger plan. Easton City
Council backs merger idea.
Easton Express p. 1, map
Merger July 11 1974
Area leaders reject merger plan. Easton City
Council backs merger idea.
Easton Express p. 1, 17
Merger July 16 1974
Merger distrusted by area residents who would be
affected by a proposal to merge thirteen
communities.
Easton Express p. 1
Merger July 22 1974
Merger distrusted by area residents who would be
affected by a proposal to merge thirteen
communities.
Easton Express p. 17
Merger Oct. 10 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 1
Merger Oct. 18 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 1
Merger Oct. 25 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 1
Merger Oct. 26 1974 Townships fight merger. Easton Express p. 19
Merger Oct. 31 1974 Telephone poll by Easton Express. Easton Express p. 1
Merger Sept. 10 1974 Easton merger proposal was tried 81 years ago. Easton Express p. 13
Merger Sept. 14 1974
Easton Express editorial: Should 10 communities
merge with Easton?
Easton Express p. 4
Merrill, Dina May 25 1974
Visits Hess Store in Allentown. Talks of her
program for beauty. Column by Express reporter,
Doris W. Whitehead.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Meyers, Dr. Albertus L. June 5 1974
Conductor of Allentown Band received Allentown
Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award.
Easton Express p. 5
Military Companies -
Washington Greys
Aug. 25 1974
The Washington Greys -- the medal -- its military
history.
Easton Express
Mindszenty, Joszef Cardinal May 17 1974
Two area priests to join in the visit of the cardinal,
when he visits in the Lehigh Valley area. The are:
Father Francis X. Gilly, pastor of Sacred Heart
Church, at Miller Heights, Bethlehem Township,
and Father Robert J. Biszek, assistant pastor, at St.
Easton Express p. 5
Minnelli, Liza Aug. 10 1974 Star appears at Allentown Fairgrounds. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Minnelli, Liza Aug. 12 1974 Star appears at Allentown Fairgrounds. Easton Express p. 19, illus
Money Aug. 10 1974
Money - How to make it for fun and profit. Roger
Blake tells of his fun in making money work.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Monroe County, Pa. - Churches Jan. 5 1974
Shawnee Presbyterian Church, Smithfield
Township. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Monroe County, Pa. - Churches March 22 1974
Zion Lutheran Church, 123 year old landmark
being used as meeting place by squatters. Its
future is uncertain. Some residents want it
preserved as an historic site.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Morgan, Elizabeth Bell April 18 1974
Helms, Mrs. Ethel. Descendant of Mammy Morgan
keeps art and history alive by creating items of
hand craft. Interested in history of the area.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Morgenstern, Harvey Feb. 26 1974
He gave Phillipsburg High School Arboretum, and
wrote "This I Remember." Obit.
Easton Express
Morris Canal April 24 1974
Canal buff puts Morris Canal on map. Book by
James Lee, "The Morris Canal," is best source of
information on the Canal's history.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Morris, Gordon K. Nov. 4 1974 Repairer of locks of Lehigh Canal. Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 13
Movies - X Rated-Flesh Gordon Oct. 10 1974
Movie "Flesh Gordon" banned at State Theater by
Mayor's office.
Easton Express p. 1, 2
Movies - X Rated-Godfather Nov. 20 1974
The televised version of "Godfather" didn’t seem
offensive to many area viewers.
Easton Express p. 1
Movies - X Rated-Group
Marriage
Nov. 12 1974
Drive In Theater in Bethlehem ordered to halt filty
films, "Group Marriage" and "The Playmates,"
both rated R.
Easton Express p. 13
Mucis Boxes Jan. 26 1974
William Payne, of Mt. Bethel, a flight engineer,
repairs music boxes in his spare time.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Murder Jan. 18 1974
Roy Graver, 17 year old Moore Township youth
charged with murder of his stepfather and two
brothers.
Easton Express p. 1
NAACP June 17 1974
Bishop Stephen Spottswood speaks at annual
Freedom Fund banquet of the Easton Branch of
NAACP at Hotel Easton.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
National Unity Day Aug. 17 1974
"National Unity Day" observance held at Library
Village. Dedicated an 85 ft. flag pole in honor of
the 2nd anniversary of the opening of the
American Shrine.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Feb. 16 1974
Nazareth Lutheran and Reformed (Union) Church,
at corner of Broad and Prospect Streets, formerly
St. John's Lutheran Church. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Crime Aug. 31 1974 Gunmen hold up Nazareth Finance Co. Easton Express p. 1
Nazareth, Pa. - Crime Aug. 31 1974
Standard Finance Company held up by gunmen
who escaped with $3,504.
Easton Express p. 1
Nazi Party March 1 1974
Nazi Party may move offices to Hackettstown.
Anti-Semitic remarks made.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
New Jersey - Banks March 1 1974 Brief history of local banks. Easton Express p. 32
New Jersey - Poster July 31 1974
Welcome N.J. Poster erected and dedicated on
N.J. side of toll bridge.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Nixon, Richard Aug. 9 1974
President Nixon's resignation greeted by area
residents with relief. Citizens interviewed by
Easton Express.
Easton Express p. 1, 7
Nixon, Richard - Impeachment July 30 1974
Judiciary Counsel, Garner James Cline, a native of
Wilson Borough, and Lafayette College graduate,
is involved in proceedings for the impeachment of
President Nixon.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Nixon, Richard - Motorcade May 28 1974
Motorcade tours Easton in support of the
President on Saturday, May 25.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
North. Co. Country Clubs March 1 1974
Country Clubs, recreational resorts of the area.
Brief history and description of their activities.
Easton Express p. 48
Northampton Co., - Prison -
Women
May 10 1974
Jane Land, Moravian College student, says women
prisoners lack privileges
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Charter
Study
May 22 1974
Northampton County charter study passed in May
21 election
Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Drugs
Feb. 9 1974
An estimated 35% of the prisoners in county
prison are serving time for violations of the State's
drug laws
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Education
March 4 1974
Experimental project instructs inmates to be
prison teachers
Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Education
Sept. 6 1974
Northampton County prison is school for most
inmates
Express p. 9
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Officials
July 13 1974
Retiring prison official Michael Cleveland raps
prison board
Express p. 15
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Warden
Aug. 27 1974
Warden Thomas Cavanaugh retiring after 11 years
at County prison. Tells of philosophy of
Northampton County Prison and its treatment of
prisoners.
Express p. 5, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Warden
Aug. 28 1974
Warden Thomas Cavanaugh retiring after 11 years
at County prison. Tells of philosophy of
Northampton County Prison and its treatment of
prisoners.
Express p. 13
Northampton Convalescent
Center
June 28 1974 An account of its services. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Nuclear Power Plants May 6 1974
Power companies in the Delaware River Basin
area now propose 8 nuclear generating stations
instead of 11, as proposed 2 years ago. An
account of the Master Siting Study.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Nursing Homes May 18 1974
Lehigh Valley nursing homes hit by red tape. Life
Safety Code forcing many to spend thousands of
dollars to meet standards or go out of business.
Easton Express p. 5
Obscenity Law Aug. 19 1974 New law has little impact on Lehigh Valley area. Easton Express p. 1
Obscenity Law Aug. 20 1974 New law has little impact on Lehigh Valley area. Easton Express p. 1
Obscenity Law Aug. 21 1974 New law has little impact on Lehigh Valley area. Easton Express p. 1
Obscenity Law March 25 1974 New law has little impact on Lehigh Valley area. Easton Express p. 5
Oil April 30 1974
Oil Spill. Blue Ridge-Winkler Textile Co. creates an
oil spill in Bushkill Creek, near Martin's Creek.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Oldwick, N.J. - Churches Sept. 14 1974
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates 260th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy Nov. 30 1974
Buys a $200,000 estate in Bernardsville, Somerset
County, N.J.
Easton Express p. 2
Pa. Folk Art Oct. 18 1974
Exhibition at Allentown Art Museum. One of the
largest of folk art ever to be exhibited. Two items
from Northampton County Historical Society to be
exhibited.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Palmer Township Jan. 30 1974 Pushing plan to recycle waste for fuel and profit. Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township Sept. 25 1974
The fuel-from-sold-waste plant to be constructed
if municipal offices get state law changed. Project
developed by township engineer, Hekkki Elo.
Easton Express p. 13
Palmer Township Sept. 27 1974
The fuel-from-sold-waste plant to be constructed
if municipal offices get state law changed. Project
developed by township engineer, Hekkki Elo.
Easton Express p. 19
Palmer Township - Boundaries April 10 1974 Confusion about exact boundaries. Easton Express p. 6
Palmer Township - Boundaries July 16 1974
A printer's mistake has placed 2 acres of land
around Seipsville Hotel as residential and not
commercial.
Easton Express p. 17
Palmer Township - Boundaries July 24 1974
Some residents of Palmer who live near
Bethlehem-Palmer Township border may find they
are not in the municipality they always thought
they were.
Easton Express p. 13
Palmer Township - Boundaries May 1 1974
Attempts are made to recreate boundaries
between Palmer and Forks Township.
Easton Express p. 7
Palmer Township - Parks April 4 1974
Forks Township receives a 3.7 acre of park land,
on Bushkill Creek, on East bank, from Palmer
Township. Land was originally part of 12 acre tract
bordering Bushkill Creek, deeded to Palmer for
public recreation, by Cooper Bessemer
Corporation, in 1965.
Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Parks March 19 1974
Palmer Township gives 3.6 acres of land fto Forks
Township for parkland. Site was donated to
Palmer some years ago, by Penn. Pump Company.
Spans both sides of the waterway north of
company's plant. Forks must spend $10,000
during next 10 years in developi
Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Poet Jan. 31 1974
Mrs. Margie Cuff Van Duzer, 229 Blenheim Drive,
thinks and writes in rhyme.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Palmer Township - Schools April 2 1974
Alexander Kassay, a fifth grade teacher at Palmer
Elementary School tells of his career and teaching
of the young.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Palmer Township - Schools Dec. 3 1974
Palmer Elementary School. School Library in the
John Auld building will be named Tracie L. Roma
Memorial Library. Child, 9 years old, was killed on
way home from school.
Easton Express p. 17
Palmer Township - Schools Oct. 22 1974
Residents and supervisors honor Howard D.
Siegfried and John G. Cole for their work in the
township and schools system.
Easton Express p. 12
Palmer Township - Schools Sept. 24 1974
Palmer School to hang portrait of late principal,
Anthony J. Minotti.
Easton Express p. 13
Palmer Township - Taxation June 1 1974
Passes a business tax over protests of 50 angry
businessmen.
Easton Express p. 5
Parking Garage Feb. 19 1974
Parking Garage dedication ceremonies on
Saturday, March 23.
Easton Express p. 5
Parking Garage March 21 1974
Parking Garage dedication ceremonies on
Saturday, March 23.
Easton Express p. 5
Parking Garage March 22 1974
Parking Garage dedication ceremonies on
Saturday, March 23.
Easton Express p. 4, illus
Parking Garage March 25 1974
Parking Garage dedication ceremonies on
Saturday, March 23.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Jan. 21 1974
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church burns mortgage.
$250,000 on structure payments completed in 10
years. Brief history of the church.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches July 1 1974
Sts. Philip and James Roman Catholic Church
rededicated and officially entered its second
century of service to Catholics of the Phillipsburg
area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches March 23 1974
Grace Baptist Church, 2 months old, located on
South Main Street near Sitgreaves Street.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 18 1974
Westminster Presbyterian Church, started in 1888.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Nov. 11 1974
St. John's Lutheran Church praised for building its
new church on site where old church stood for
100 years.
Easton Express p. 17
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Sept. 21 1974
St. John's Lutheran Church praised for building its
new church on site where old church stood for
100 years. Chambers and Fulton Streets.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Drinking Aug. 14 1974
Bar and tavern owners oppose 1:00 A.M. closing.
Council and owners to meet concerning the
matter.
Easton Express p. 1
p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Drinking Oct. 23 1974
Phillipsburg Council unanimously turns down
ordinance on 1:00 A.M. bar closing.
Easton Express p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials June 3 1974
Former mayor of Phillipsburg, Vernon D. "Huck"
Best. Served 1950-1954. Obit.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks Nov. 30 1974
Jaycees planned and dedicated Veterans Band
Shell in Park.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Planned Parenthood July 19 1974
New center opens in Phillipsburg; to be housed in
old municipal building.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Pocono International Raceway June 27 1974 Brief history of its development. Easton Express p. 27, illus
Pocono Workers Aug. 5 & 6 1974
Pocono workers complain of poor living
conditions.
Easton Express
Pollution Aug. 30 1974 Lehigh River pollution is measured. Easton Express p. 21
Pollution June 14 1974
Wilson Borough to push for the closing of Ironton
Prints, Inc., 16th and Washington Streets, on
pollution violation.
Easton Express p. 21
Pollution June 17 1974
Wilson Borough to push for the closing of Ironton
Prints, Inc., 16th and Washington Streets, on
pollution violation.
Easton Express p. 17
Pollution June 18 1974
Wilson Borough to push for the closing of Ironton
Prints, Inc., 16th and Washington Streets, on
pollution violation.
Easton Express p. 1
Pornography Feb. 20 1974
District attorney Charles Spaziani evaluates anti-
smut bill.
Easton Express p. 5
Post Office - Building Dec. 5 1974
A contract for $ 267,777 has been awarded for
major improvements to Easton Post Office.
Easton Express P. 17
Power Cell Aug. 3 1974
Easton firm develops perpetual power cell. Peter
L. Krohn and J. Whitney Turner are partners in
new electronics firm: Phazar Instruments.
Easton Express p. 1
Prostitution
May 29 -
31
1974
Prostitution booming in the Lehigh Valley. Express
reporter Virginia Parry, writes a series of articles
on the subject.
Easton Express p. 1
Purse Snatching Sept. 21 1974
Chief of police, John M. Young, suggests ways of
self-protection.
Weaston Ex p. 17
Quakertown, N.J. Nov. 5 1974
Early Quaker meeting named small Hunterdon
County town. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 12
Racing June 28 1974
Souvenir edition of The Schaefer 500 at Pocono
International Speedway.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Railroad - Routes May 15 1974
Sunday, May 19, 1974, Black River and Western
steam train will carry passengers as part of
fundraising sponsored by Warren County Unit of
American Cancer Society. It carried passengers
from Ringoes, N.J. to Lambertville and back.
Easton Express p. 1
Railroad - Routes May 17 1974
Sunday, May 19, 1974, Black River and Western
steam train will carry passengers as part of
fundraising sponsored by Warren County Unit of
American Cancer Society. It carried passengers
from Ringoes, N.J. to Lambertville and back.
Easton Express p. 27, illus
Red Cross May 11 1974
Has campaign, "Good Neighbors SSI Alert," to seek
out a possible 6,000 elderly in Northampton
County who have less than $140 basic single
income or $210 per couple. Blind and
handicapped are potential persons. Eight Easton
Hospital student nurses assist i
Easton Express p. 13
Reibman Family Nov. 12 1974
Home on corner of 2nd and Spring Garden Street,
the residence of the Louis Reibman family for 60
years, now adapted to elegant hairdressing
business by Mark Estell.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Reibman, Jeanette - Honors Oct. 4 1974
Received a certificate of merit from Pennsylvania
Library Association.
Easton Express p. 21
Riegelsville, Pa. - Annexation Sept. 26 1974
Council studies use of land annex-298 acres from
Durham Township.
Easton Express p. 19
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools March 22 1974
Easton Area School Board rejects plant to close
Riegelsville School.
Easton Express p. 5
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools March 23 1974
Easton Area School Board rejects plant to close
Riegelsville School.
Easton Express p. 5
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools March 26 1974
Easton Area School Board rejects plant to close
Riegelsville School.
Easton Express p. 5
Robbery Jan. 25 1974
Police nab 2 robbers minutes after bank hold-up.
Gunmen held South Side Cement National Bank
office in Food Lane Shopping Center of $27, 674.
Later arrested at Old Stoney Inn a mile away while
drinking beer.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Rock Show June 26 1974
State Theatre features Extensions, of man rock
concert. Performers late, but fans wait in rain.
Easton Express p. 21
Roseberry-Gess House Dec. 9 1974
Phillipsburg Area Historical Society has
headquarters in historic house. An account of the
house.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Roseberry-Gess House June 24 1974
Phillipsburg Area Historical Society has
headquarters in historic house. An account of the
house.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Roseberry-Gess House June 25 1974
Phillipsburg Area Historical Society has
headquarters in historic house. An account of the
house.
Easton Express p. 4, illus
Roseto, Pa. - Automobiles June 1 1974 Roseto holds 5th annual antique automobile
show.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Roseto, Pa. - Fire Dept. Nov. 22 1974 Fire Company to mark 65th year. Easton Express p. 29
Schools - Easton High School
Day
April 17 1974 John M. Robinson to be honored. Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Schools - Riegelsville
March 22,
23, 26
1974
Easton Area School Board rejects plan to close
Riegelsville school.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Shull May 14 1974
Eight boys at Shull Junior High taught to cook and
sew for a 5 week period as part of their course
work in bachelor living.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Schools - Superintendents Dec. 31 1974
Article by Dr. C. Meade Beers, Jr. on the change in
the school administrator's job. Article by Express
reporter, John Bonnell, on education in the area.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Schools - Teachers April 9 1974
Easton Area School Board changes hiring policy to
avoid charges of violation of an applicant's civil
rights.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Teachers Aug. 13 1974
Charles A. DeBellis named principal of Easton
Junior High School.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Schools - Teachers Dec. 10 1974
EASD school officials to intensify recruiting of
maore black teachers.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Teachers Feb. 12 1974
Distribution of black teachers is questioned by
school board.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Teachers Jan. 29 1974
James J. Eglof, of Bucks County, elected principal
of Easton Area High School.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Schools - Teachers March 15 1974 Phillip J. Spaziani roasted. Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Teachers March 30 1974
James J. Eglof, of Bucks County elected principal of
Easton Area High School.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Schools - Teachers Nov. 22 1974
John J. Curley, teacher, principal, and
administrator, to retire on January 31, 1975.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Schools - Voc-Tech April 15 1974
Eastern Northampton County Vocational-
Technical School faces problem of overcrowding.
Many students turning to vocational education.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Schools - Voc-Tech Nov. 21 1974 Variety of subjects taught. Easton Express p. 31
Scott Park Nov. 15 1974
Landscaping, expansion and other improvements
have enhanced the public park as "the point."
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Senior Citizens April 30 1974
An account of the St. John's Lutheran Church
Senior Citizen Center.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Shapp, Governor Milton Oct. 17 1974
Campaign train stopped at Bethlehem (Buchanan
Street).
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Sher, Jack Aug. 30 1974 Retires. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Ship Pilot Aug. 31 1974
Clinton resident, John Cahill, a ship pilot, gets
surprise trip to Southampton, although he was
only to pilot the Queen Elizabeth out of the New
York harbor.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Shoplifting Aug. 23 1974
Anti-shoplifting drive to be launched September
15. Sponsored by merchants group in Allentown,
Bethlehem and Easton. Named S.T.E.M. -
meaning "Shoplifters Take Everybody's Money."
Easton Express p. 18
Signs Jan. 31 1974
Projecting signs will be banned in Easton's new
code.
Easton Express p. 7
Spaceman March 4 1974
"Spaceman" is found on bench in Centre Square.
Lifesize spaceman figure was chained to bench at
De Ber's Garage and Service Station on Route 611
at Martin's Creek. Police returned "man" to his
rightful owner.
Easton Express
p. 5, illus
p. 7
SPCA Aug. 16 1974
To build a new shelter - cost $93,500. Brief
description of its work and financial set up.
Easton Express p. 19
SPCA Oct. 2 1974
To build a new shelter - cost $93,500. Brief
description of its work and financial set up.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Stella Dallas (Anne Matthews) May 1 1974
Radio immortalized Stella Dallas. She had
restaurant, "River's Edge," in Lambertville. She
now lives in Stockton, N.J.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Streaking March 6 1974
Lehigh University students streak around their
campus.
Easton Express p. 5
Streaking March 8 1974
Lafayette College students (male and female)
streaked on campus. Students from East
Stroudsburg and Lehigh join group.
Easton Express p. 31, illus
Stroudsburg, Pa. - Churches Aug. 31 1974 Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church - a history. Easton Express p. 6, illus
Stroudsburg, Pa. - Crime March 15 1974 Stroudsburg lynching in 1894 recalled. Easton Express p. 6
Sugar Shortage Nov. 9, 29 1974
Sugar price hikes turn area bakers sour.
Skyrocketing prices are causing prices for families
and raising prices in commercial bake stuff.
Easton Express p. 1
Sunshine Act Dec. 26 1974
Local groups not disturbed by the new act. Its
effects of the community.
Easton Express p. 17
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham July 23 1974
Rabbi Harold Richter leaves to accept post as
Jewish Chaplain of Broward County, Florida
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Taylor, George - Will March 30 1974
Will uncovered at New York City Public Library.
Northampton County Registrar of Wills asked that
it be returned. It had been in possession of library
since 1896 and had been part of collection given
by Thomas Addis Emmet, of New York.
Easton Express p. 5
Theaters - History Oct. 26 1974
Managers making more money with X-rated that
with family movies.
Easton Express p. 1
Theaters - Theatrical Designer Oct. 15 1974
Theatrical designer, Santo Loquasto, lived in
Easton and attended Vanderveer School.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Tightrope Walk Aug. 19 1974
French tightrope daredevil (Phillipe Petit) walks
across Hamilton Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Tocks Island April 11 1974 Four counties form coalition to fight Tocks. Easton Express p. 1
Tocks Island Aug. 21 1974
Byrne, Governor of New Jersey, canoes down
Delaware River to see Tocks Island.
Easton Express p. 1, 13, illus
Tocks Island Aug. 26 1974
Tocks Island Regional Advisory Council, after 9
years, to disband and no longer function.
Easton Express p. 1
Tocks Island Aug. 28 1974
Tocks Island Regional Advisory Council, after 9
years, to disband and no longer function.
Easton Express p. 13
Tocks Island Nov. 12 1974
U.S. Army Engineers Corp. ok's Tocks Island
project as still the best means of providing water
supply for the region's future needs.
Easton Express p. 1
Tocks Island - Squatters
Feb. 27 &
28
1974
90 armed U.S. marshals evicted a colony of
squatters from the Tocks Island area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Tocks Island - Squatters March 1 1974
30 squatters evicted from Tocks Island Area.
Demand public assistance and housing.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Tourism May 9 1974
Northampton County Visitor's Council revitalized
and makes plans to attract visitors to the area.
Easton Express p. 5
Travel Dec. 17 1974
Traveling by horseback, Lynn Lloyd, of Martin's
Creek, rode cross country and roughed it.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Truckers' Strike April 3 1974 Easton man indicted in trucker killing. Easton Express p. 1
Truckers' Strike April 4 1974 Jessie Ostrander. Easton Express p. 5, illus
Truckers' Strike Feb. 2 1974
Truckers' slowdown causes Pa. National
Guardsman to guard bridges and overpasses on
Lehigh Valley Thruway. Violence stalks truck
slowdown.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Truckers' Strike Feb. 6 1974
Pa. Guardsman continue to deal with the
independent truckers' strike.
Easton Express p. 1
Truckers' Strike Feb. 7 1974
Schools face heating woes in strike. Local schools
are faced with heating oil and gas shortages.
Easton Express p. 5
Truckers' Strike Jan. 30 1974
Increasing effects on the economy and failure of
attempts to settle the nationwide walkout.
Easton Express p. 1
Truckers' Strike Jan. 31 1974 Violence mars truckers' strike. Easton Express p. 1
UFO May 9 1974
Express photographer, Fran Kittek, takes fake
pictures of flying saucers.
Easton Express p. 30, illus
Volunteers of America March 28 1974
Mrs. Austin Malone, former executive director of
the Easton Post, honored for her many years of
service.
Easton Express p. 29, illus
Warren Hospital - Addition Aug. 29 1974
First National Bank of Northwest New Jersey
donates 1.44 acres of land to hospital for
additional construction in Washington Township.
Land is adjacent to the bank's Brass Castle office
on Route 57.
Easton Express p. 17
Washington, N.J. - Churches June 8 1974
Mt. Pisgoh African Methodist Episcopal Church to
mark 100th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Washington, N.J. - Churches Nov. 2 1974
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church burns
mortgage. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 6
Water - Emergency Sept. 18,
20
1974
Water emergency declared in Easton. Break in
water main at city filtration plant on Route 611
North.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Watergate Hearings July 30 1974
Garner Jame Clive, former Wilson Borough
resident, now living in McLean, Virginia, is
associate general counsel for the House Judiciary
Committee. Seen daily on the televised hearings.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Weather - Thunderstorms Sept. 14 1974
Storm interrupted local Friday night football
games. Easton and Northeast Catholic of
Philadelphia halted at half time.
Easton Express p. 1
Welfare Office - Employees Jan. 22 1974
Welfare Office employee, Rose Marie Stem, of
Glendon, pleads guilty to embezzlement.
Easton Express p. 5
Welsh March 1 1974
Welsh festival held at East Stroudsburg State
College.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Wiley House Dec. 28 1974
Located 1650 Broadway built in 1895. Houses
disturbed children, an account of its activities.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Williams Township - Parks April 12 1974
Supervisors of township adopted resolution to
provide 90,000 for developing Williams Township
Community Park, a 29 acre site at Cider Press and
Gaffney Hill Roads
Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough - Fire Dept. April 8 1974
Topper II given by Easton firefighters to Wilson
Fire Department. The original Topper was
poisoned.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Wilson Borough - Fire Dept. Oct. 25 1974
Topper II given by Easton firefighters to Wilson
Fire Department. The original Topper was
poisoned.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Wilson Borough - Merger Aug. 13 1974 Wilson rejects merger plan. Easton Express p. 11
Wilson Borough - Police May 11 1974
Renovated police facility at 21st Street and Hay
Terrace to hold open house.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Wilson Borough - Students Dec. 12 1974
Wilson Area School Board officially approved
corporal punishment as a means to discipline
students.
Easton Express p. 19
Wilson Borough - Youths Dec. 7 1974
Youths push for a teenage center have no success
with school board or borough council.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Wilson Borough High School Jan. 5 1974
New school site located in Williams Township. To
be built within 10 years.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
Fairview Elementary School
Nov. 19 1974
Demolition of Fairview Elementary School started.
Thirty signatures on a petition tried to save the
school.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
Philip F. Lauer Middle School
Sept, 10 1974 An account of its activities. Easton Express p. 20, illus
Wilson High School - Band May 13 1974
Band wins first place at Niagra Falls International
band festival.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Wilson High School - Faculty Jan. 4 1974
Hicks, Walter Ex-teacher and football coach at
Wilson High School. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 4
Wind Gap - Churches Aug. 3 1974
St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Built with Blue
Mountain stones in 1914. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 4, illus
WQQQ - Radio March 1 1974 FM station established by WEEX. Brief account. Easton Express p. 47, illus
Y.W.C.A. - Cancer Center Oct. 4 1974
Easton Y.W.C.A. to help women detect and
prevent cancer - a special clinic in conjunction
with American Cancer Society of Northampton
County.
Easton Express p. 16
A.B.E. Airport April 25 1975
Groundbreaking ceremonies are held for new
airport.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
A.B.E. Airport Aug. 27 1975
Dedication ceremony postponed from Oct. 4 to
Nov. 15. Will be ready for occupancy by later
date.
Easton Express p. 15
A.B.E. Airport Dec. 15 1975 Fog delays first flight from the new airport. Easton Express p. 27
A.B.E. Airport May 28 1975
Airport to increase rates when new terminal is
completed and in use.
Easton Express p. 15
A.B.E. Airport Nov. 13 1975
Description of the proposed air terminal to cost
$11.5 million.
Easton Express p. 48, illus.
A.B.E. Airport Nov. 17 1975
Dedication ceremonies. U.S. Rep. Fred B. Rooney
speaks on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Abortion Aug. 9 1975
Planned Parenthood Group backs abortion.
Picketed at dinner meeting at Sheraton Inn.
Easton Express p. 17
Aeronautics Aug. 16 1975
An account of Edwin S. Braden and his career as
an airplane pilot and owner of Braden's Airport,
located in Forks Township
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Aging June 30 1975
Northampton County ok's leasing of sites to aid
aged. First floor of St. Joseph's Hospice, 123 N.
2nd St., for a multi-service center for the senior
citizens.
Easton Express p. 9
Allentown, PA - Museums Nov. 24 1975 New gallery for the Allentown Art Museum. Easton Express p. 26, illus.
Ambulance and Emergency
Corps
June 6 1975
Ambulance and emergency corps in the Easton
and Phillipsburg area.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Art - Galleries June 13 1975
An account of the Frame Gallery, 129 N. Third
Street, owned and operated by Herbert A. Snyder.
Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Automobiles - Drivers Feb. 28 1975
Driving test at State Police Headquarters is same
as originally built in 1951.
Twenty five percent of all applicants fail first time.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Babysitting Dec. 15 1975
Visiting Nurses Association conducts 10 week mini-
course on babysitting. Forty two students at the
Porter School receive certificates.
Easton Express p. 34, illus.
Bakeries Dec. 30 1975
Schaible's Bakery of Wilson Borough sold to
Maier's Bakery of Reading, PA. History of the
company.
Easton Express p. 1
Bakeries Dec. 31 1975
Schaible's Bakery of Wilson Borough sold to
Maier's Bakery of Reading, PA. History of the
company.
Easton Express p. 2
Bakeries Feb. 28 1975
New York Italian Bakery established by Sam
Caponiella, from New York City in 1936. An
account of its history.
Easton Express p. 46
Bakeries May 17 1975
New York Italian Bakery established by Sam
Caponiella, from New York City in 1936. An
account of its history.
Easton Express p. 26
Bands Sept. 16 1975
Second annual band festival held at Cottingham
Stadium. "First Flag Over the United Colonies Band
Festival" won by Wilson High School.
Easton Express p. 38, illus.
Bangor, PA - Artists Jan. 14 1975
Bangor artist, Dennis Collier, wood carver, creates
religious carvings.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Bangor, PA - Centennial June 30 1975
10-day celebration, June 18-28 concludes with
parade on Saturday.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Education Sept. 6 1975 Teachers go on strike and parents are angry. Easton Express P. 1.
Banks Sept. 24 1975
Easton National Bank and Trust Company opens a
branch in the Easton Parking Garage building.
Easton Express p. 14, illus.
Banks Sept. 24 1975
Easton National Bank and Trust Company opens a
branch in the Easton Parking Garage building.
Easton Express p. 14, illus.
Barnahite Fathers
May 10,
1975.
1975
Barnahite Fathers honor the late Dr. Frank J.
Augello, who initiated the order in the Lehigh
Valley in 1973.
Easton Express p. 23, illus.
Bath, - artist. April 25 1975
Donald E. Johnson, Bath artist, paints a portrait of
President Gerald Ford.
Easton Express pg. 1, illus.
Bath, -Artist. Jan. 6 1975
Donald E. Johnson, Bath artist, paints a portrait of
President Gerald Ford.
Easton Express pg. 19, illus.
Beauty Contests Aug. 25 1975
Nancy Breisch, a senior at Bethlehem Liberty High
School, is crowned Northampton County Junior
Miss for 1976.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Beauty Contests - Miss Black
Teen - Age.
Feb. 6 1975
Easton's Miss Black Teen Age is crowned. She is
Tanya Griffin, a 17 year old Easton High School
student.
Easton Express p. 28.
Beebe, Helen H.
March 11,
1975.
1975 Speech Clinic. Easton Express p. 28, illus.
Bell - Easton's Liberty. Feb. 28 1975
The Liberty Bell of Northampton County was rung
to mark the end of the Revolutionary War. It was
rung to mark the end of both World War I and II.
It was rung for 24 hours by Volunteers on Aug. 14,
1945 to mark the end of World War II.
Easton Express p. 47.
Bell - Easton's Liberty.
Sept. 24,
1975
1975
Trek of Liberty Bell re-enacted. Ceremonies held
near where Route 412 seperates Northampton
and Bucks Counties.
Easton Express p. 2, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA July 16 1975
Votes to keep Bicentennial Seal. There had been
criticism of cross as a symbol.
Easton Express p. 23, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA March 13 1975
Township's official seal not acceptable to all
residents due to use of religious seal. Artist,
Wilmer C. Behler, willing to change it.
Easton Express p. 17
Bethlehem Township, PA March 18 1975
Township's official seal not acceptable to all
residents due to use of religious seal. Artist,
Wilmer C. Behler, willing to change it.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Officials
Sept. 16,
1975
1975
Township manager, Hugh Williams, given full
backing by township commissioners after learning
he had a criminal record.
Easton Express p. 21, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA - Seal
March 11,
1975
1975
Religious unit, clergy protest the use of a
crucifixion seal.
Easton Express p. 13
Bethlehem Township, PA - Seal
March 3,
1975
1975
Seal chosen from 33 entries in the contest. Won
by Wilmer G. Behler, Hanover Township, because
it best depicts township life, past and present.
Description and meaning of each design.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Wards
March 13 1975 Many residents find fault with the four ward plan. Easton Express p. 17
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Wards
March 25 1975 Many residents find fault with four ward plan. Easton Express p. 15
Bicentennial - Christmas Card Nov. 26 1975
Christmas card of 1776 showing Courthouse in
Centre Square. Designed by Dita Daub.
Express p. 80, illus.
Bicentennial - Christmas Card Nov. 26 1975
Proceeds from a Christmas card designed by Dita
Daub will go toward Bicentennial projects.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bicentennial - Dinner March 12 1975
Northampton County Bicentennial dinner, held at
Holiday Inn East, is attended by workers and
county officials.
Express p. 13, illus.
Bicycling Nov. 3 1975
Warren Wheelman, a newly -established bicycle
club, rides from Phillipsburg to Riegelsville.
Express p. 36, illus.
Boyer, E. Albert "Piffy" Oct. 13 1975
Former Democratic county sheriff and
Commissioner of Northamption County dies.
Express p. 23, illus.
Braden's Flying Service Feb. 28 1975
Braden's Flying Service was established in 1934.
During World War II, flight training was
conducted. Cadets from Lafayette College and Air
Force cadets received training. Consists of 150
acres along Route 115 in Forks Township. Has a
2,000-foot lighted ru
Express p. 46
Bridges, Delaware Aug. 5 1975
Phillipsburg wants bridge to be painted red, white,
and blue to commemorate the Bicentennial year.
Express p. 13
Bridges, Delaware Dec. 5 1975
Toll bridge repair job finished. Created a
bottleneck for 3 months for motorists.
Express p. 1
Bridges, Delaware June 26 1975
Toll bridge to be resurfaced by Bath firm Joseph
Ciccone & Sons (low bidder) for $14,326.
Express p. 14
Bridges, Delaware Nov. 4 1975
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission toll
collectors sport new outfits complete with
Bicentennial patch.
Express p. 9, illus.
Burglary May 10 1975
Mother sues city of Easton for $21 million in
damage suit in death of son., Robert Strickland.
Easton Express p. 17
Bus Terminals Aug. 1 1975 Bus terminal located at new home - Hotel Easton Express p. 17
Bus Terminals Aug. 30 1975 Bus terminal located a new home at Hotel Easton Express p. 19
Bus Terminals July 1 1975
Bus terminal to move from Bushkill Street at end
of month after 29 years of service. DIG suggests
that the 5 bus lines temporarily use parking
garage at 3rd and Ferry Streets.
Express p. 15
Bus Terminals July 2 1975
Scheduled to close, Easton Bus Terminal has an
extension to remain open for 30 days. A
relocation site is to be found.
Express p. 17
Bus Terminals July 28 1975 Bus terminal located at new home - Hotel Easton Express p. 17
Bus Terminals July 9 1975
Mohican Market on 4th Street, now empty, is
rejected as possible bus terminal.
Express p. 13
Bus Terminals June 21 1975
Mohican Market on 4th Street, now empty, is
looked at for possible bus terminal
Express p. 1
Bus Terminals June 3 1975
Bus terminal to move from Bushkill Street at end
of month after 29 years of service. DIG suggests
that the 5 bus lines temporarily use parking
garage at 3rd and Ferry Streets.
Express p. 19
Bus Terminals June 30 1975
Scheduled to close, Easton Bus Terminal has an
extension to remain open for 30 days. A
relocation site is to be found.
Express p. 9
Bus Terminals March 12 1975 Lanta eyes joint bus terminal in downtown Easton Express p. 13
Bus Terminals May 14 1975
Lanta seeks a bus terminal. To apply for Federal
funds.
Express p. 18
Bus Terminals Sept. 3 1975 Bus terminal located at new home - Hotel Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Bus Transportation March 12 1975
LANTA proposes linking Slate Belt communities
and opening a bus route between the northerly
reaches of Northampton County and Easton
Express p. 1
Bus Transportation - Fares April 9 1975
LANTA cuts fare by 10 cents from 45 to 35 cents.
Transfers are increased from 2 to 5 cents.
Express p. 1
Business - Banks Jan. 9 1975
Valley Federal Savings female employees wear
red, white, and blue office apparel in honor of
nation's bicentennial.
Easton Express p. 34 illus.
Business - Banks May 10 1975
Lafayette Bank opens branch in Wilson Bourough
at Butler St. and Freemansburg Ave.
Easton Express p. 33
Business - Banks May 13 1975
Lafayette Bank opens branch in Wilson Borough at
Butler St. and Freemansburg Ave. on May 12.
Easton Express p. 28 illus.
Business - Banks May 9 1975
Lafayette Bank branch at Butler and
Freemansburg. Ad.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Bethlehem Nov. 12 1975
Bethlehem City Council favors the incorporation
of all of Bethlehem into Northampton County.
Four western wards lie in Lehigh County.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 22 1975
Forks Township planning commission granted
approval for the site plan for the proposed $2
million Binney & Smith office building.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Binney & Smith July 22 1975
Binney & Smith may move New York office to
Forks Township. To be a $2 million facility and
employ 125 persons.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Binney & Smith July 25 1975
Mayor Ashton refuses services to company
because of water and sewage treatment.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Binney & Smith Oct. 3 1975
Binney & Smith to break ground in Forks
Township. 50,000 square foot office building to
be built. To add 125 salaried jobs. West of
Kesslerville Road near Church Lane.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Bixler's Nov. 8 1975
Bixler's Jewelry Store celebrates its 190th
anniversary. Full page advertisement of history
and pictures.
Easton Express p. 26
Business - Cement Industry Aug. 30 1975 Hercules Cement Company. Brief history. Easton Express p. 38
Business - Drugs Aug. 16 1975
Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. Belvedere firm is th
eworld's largest producer of vitamin C and other
drugs.
Easton Express p. 34 illus.
Business - Easton Car and
Construction
Dec. 22 1975
Easton Car and Constuction Co., Glendon has
become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mass
Transit Systems Corporation of Philadelphia. Firm
formed after the Ernst Weiner Company went
bankrupt in 1913.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Food Industry Dec. 13 1975
Easton Packing Company, 16th and Lehigh Streets
is a small retail meat outlet. An account of the
businesss.
Easton Express p. 45 illus.
Business - Food Stores April 10 1975
Best Market - Vacant store at 5th and
Northampton Streets untenanted for 15 years
gets a paint job - but still and eyesore.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Food Stores Dec. 20 1975
Raymond Bartolacci, president of Laneco, Inc. An
account of his business deals in the food business.
Map of the location of all stores.
Easton Express p. 42 illus.
Business - Food Stores Feb. 26 1975
Co-op Super Market, 225 Cattell St. purchased by
Arnold Falk.
Easton Express p. 21
Business - Food Stores June 7 1975
Best Market, untenanted for years, still an
eyesore.
Easton Express p. 4 illus.
Business - Food Stores May 3 1975
Joe's Market, 23 S. Northampton St., a family
affair for 25 years. Specialty - sandwiches.
Easton Express p. 40 illus.
Business - Food Stores Nov. 6 1975
Laneco, Inc. to take over Forks Township Falk's
store.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Freight Lines Feb. 28 1975
Frick Transfer, Inc. opened in 1924 by Leslie C. and
Carrie M. Frick. Original business was hauling
baggage for the Pennsylvania Railroad. At that
time, employed 2 persons and 1 truck.
Easton Express p. 45 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Feb. 28 1975
Ford Furniture Store located in Washington, New
Jersey opened it doors in 1891 - still managed by
the same family ownership of 3 generations.
Easton Express p. 53
Business - Glass Industry March 10 1975
Bushkill Glass Works, 1046 Pine St. badly damaged
by fire.
Easton Express p. 17
Business - Hardware Stores April 17 1975
Bennet's Hardware Store, grand opening at new
location, 126 Bushkill Street.
Easton Express p. 18 illus.
Business - Health Stores Feb. 27 1975
Nature's Way, new health store, located on
Northampton St. across from Hotel Easton
Express p. 30, illus.
Business - Hobby Stores Nov. 29 1975
Hobby Hangout store at 431 Northampton St.
owned by James Emery who was been in business
for 30 years. Account of the store.
Express p. 45
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 18 1975
Seipsville Hotel to be reopened under new name
and new management. To be called Seipsville Rib
House by its new owner, Peter Seip.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 11 1975
Middle East Restaurant located north on Route
611, was formerly the Del Chalet and the Golden
Ox. An account of the food and entertainment.
Easton Express p. 23 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 3 1975
McDonald's restaurant opens at South Third
Street and Riverside Drive.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 27 1975
Court House Hotel located at 683 Walnut St.
damaged by fire.
Easton Express p. 1, p. 19
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 6 1975
Wolslayer, Frank. Former treasurer and director
of Hotel Easton. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 10
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. June 18 1975
Stockton Inn, Hunterdon County, N.J. Owned and
operated by Colligan Family since 1914. Inn now
250 years old.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Oct. 21 1975 Shaffer Hotel, Palmer Township, closes its doors. Easton Express p. 8 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 12 1975
Pizza Como restaurant in Phillipsburg blasted by a
bomb, July 31.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 8 1975
Pavilion Restaurant in Harmony Township, N.J.,
has the biggest chef in N.J. John J. Jawback, Jr., 28
years old, 6'4" and 312 pounds, does an excellent
job of professional cooking.
Easton Express p. 14 illus.
Business - Insurance March 18 1975
Kressler, Wolff, and Miller insurance firm robbed
of $693 during an afternoon holdup.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Iron Industry March 22 1975
Easton Iron and Metal Company, located at 1110
Bushkill Drive, operates a shearer machine which
cuts and crushes junk cars.
Easton Express p. 33 illus.
Business - Lawyers Oct. 18 1975
African American lawyer breaks tradition in
Northampton Co. Tony W. Penn of Forks
Township is admitted to County Bar as first African
American lawyer.
Express p. 17
Business - Lehigh Inc. Feb. 28 1975
Started in 1927 with 50 employees. Now owned
by Victaulic, Inc. as of 1966
Easton Express p. 64
Business - Losey & Co. Feb. 28 1975
Originated from a local blacksmith business
founded by Edmund Losey in 1865. Expanded to
industrial supplies under the leadership of Arthur
A. Kreitz.
Express p. 49, illus.
Business - Lumber Trade Dec. 15 1975
Bicentennial plate of Forks Township presented to
the widow of William B. Eisenhardt
Express p. 15, illus.
Business - Lumber trade Nov. 17 1975
Eisenhardt Mills, Inc. Fire damages a 2-story
building. Firm produces custom millwork and
cabinetry and architectural millwork.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Lumber trade Nov. 19 1975
Eisenhardt Mills, Inc. Fire damages a 2-story
building. Firm produces custom millwork and
cabinetry and architectural millwork.
Express p. 15
Business - Lumber Trade Sept. 17 1975
Obituary of William B. Eisenhardt, owner of
Eisenhardt Mills, Inc., Forks Township. He was an
artist in wood.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Mack Printing Co. Jan. 25 1975
Obituary of Mrs. Harvey F. Mack, owner and
chairman of board of Mack Printing Co. Brief
history of company.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. March 15 1975
Nazareth firm employs assembly line production
combined with handcrafting
Express p. 42, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 18 1975
Obituary of Earl D. Held, musician and
bandmaster. He was organizer of the famous all-
girl band in 1935. Brief account of his career.
Express p. 6, illus.
Business - Orr's Department
Store
Nov. 22 1975 Fire in neon sign causes $1,000. damage Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Pfizer & Co. Aug. 21 1975
Contributes specially produced graphite
concentric sleeves for the Viking spacecraft to
Mars.
Express p. 45, illus.
Business - Piano Industry April 15 1975
An account of Cornish ragtime piano owned by
Charlie Young, an old-time piano player.
Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Plants/Flowers Feb. 6 1975
A plant boutique, The Bloom Room, opens at 247
1/2 Northampton St.
Express p. 13, illus.
Business - Real Estate April 17 1975
Grand opening of Paul Ford Real Estate Agency,
Inc. at new location, 126 Bushkill St.
Express p. 18, illus.
Business - Shop Equipment May 10 1975
Equipto Manufacturing plant at Tatamy Industries
manufactures top line steel storage and shop
equipment
Express p. 34
Business - Shopping Malls Oct. 9 1975
Easton Mall South to be developed by Chartier
Ass. Located on tract south of Ferry Street and
East of South Third St.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Slate Industry May 27 1975
Account and pictures of slate quarry; Anthony
Dally and Sons at Pen Argyl
Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Tailors April 8 1975 Obituary of Louis Snyder, Easton tailor for 60
years
Express
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Feb. 28 1975
Founded in 1742. Is oldest company in continuous
manufacturing in the US
Express p. 52
Business - Woodcarving Jan. 14 1975 Dennis Collier of Bangor. An account of his work Express p. 19, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
March 8 1975
Water treatment plant is part of Baker's pollution
control program which purifies more than 3
million gallons.
Easton Express p. 34, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Nov. 14 1975
J. T. Baker Chemical Co. strats construction of
water treatment program wherby an improved
method of water discharge through and industrial
outfall pipe containing a series of nozzles through
which treated wastewater will be injected
uniformly into the ri
Easton Express p. 12
Canals and canaling Feb. 11 1975
Canal City film showing Easton as a canal town to
be viewed by public at Sheraton-Easton Inn on
Feb. 13
Express p. 13
Canals and canaling Feb. 14 1975
Canal City film showing Easton as a canal town
viewed by public at Sheraton-Easton Inn on Feb 13
Express p. 17
Candle (Centre Square) Oct. 17 1975
Peace Candle not to glow during holiday season
due to work on Centre Square beautification
project
Express p. 1
Catholics April 2 1975
Pope Paul VI honors Rev. Robert M. Forst of St.
Anthonys, Rev. Francis X. Connolly of St. Bernards
and William E. Danjczek
Express p. 5, illus.
Cemeteries March 25 1975
Survey made of cemeteries and cost of plots in
Easton area
Express p. 10
Central Railroad - Depot Jan. 8 1975
88 year old abandoned passenger station
destroyed by fire. Located at South 4th and
Washington Streets.
Easton Express p. 1
Central Railroad - Depot Sept. 17 1975
88 year old abandoned passenger station
destroyed by fire. Located at South 4th and
Washington Streets.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Central Railroad - Depot Sept. 2 1975
88 year old abandoned passenger station
destroyed by fire. Located at South 4th and
Washington Streets.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Central Railroad - Depot Sept. 3 1975
88 year old abandoned passenger station
destroyed by fire. Located at South 4th and
Washington Streets.
Easton Express p. 15
Centre Square April 9 1975 Beautification plan began April 9, 1975 Express p. 18
Centre Square Dec. 18 1975
Centre Square has undergone a complete
overhauling and is now more spacious, has brick
walkways, fountains - all to emphasize Easton's
colonial heritage.
Express p. 1, illus.
Centre Square Dec. 20 1975
Dedication ceremonies commemorating
beautification of the area.
Express p. 1, illus.
Centre Square Jan. 23 1975
Easton City Council approves a beautification plan
for Centre Square at a cost of $300,000
Express p. 11, illus.
Centre Square July 29 1975
Newly-electric streets installed as part of square's
beautification plan.
Express p. 20, illus.
Centre Square March 20 1975
Facelifting to start in April. Beautification to cost
$300,000. An account of the plan.
Express p. 16
Centre Square May 10 1975
Easton Area Board of Realtors donates a 900-
pound concrete game table with checkerboard
top. Also 400-pound benches.
Express p. 10
Centre Square - Market June 16 1975
Progress reduces the number of farm stands at
the Circle
Express p. 18, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton May 6 1975
200 attended annual dinner at Sheraton Motor
Inn. TV celebrity David Frost was guest speaker.
Express p. 17, illus.
Children's Aid Society,
Northampton Co.
Feb. 5 1975
Northampton County Childrens' Aid Society to
close its doors and its books after 51 years of
service. This private agency began in 1972. To
allow its function to be handled by county's
Chidren's Bureau
Express p. 13
Churches - Baptist Dec. 24 1975 Shiloh Baptist Church - History Easton Express p. 15
Churches - Baptist Jan. 25 1975 Shiloh Baptist Church Easton Express p. 7
Churches - Episcopal Dec. 8 1975
Episcopal diocesan convention held in Easton,
Saturday and Sunday. 325 delegates from 60
parishes attended 104th convention held at St.
John's Lutheran Church, 4th and Ferry Sts., Easton.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Churches - Episcopal Feb. 8 1975
Woman Episcopal minister speaks at Trinity
Episcopal. The Rev. Carter Hayward, one of 11
women ordained last summer.
Easton Express p. 7
Churches - Jehovah's Witnesses June 26 1975
Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey
Jehovah's Witnesses hold a 4 day district assembly
at Allentown Fairgrounds.
Easton Express p. 13
Churches - Lutheran - Arndt's Sept. 8 1975
Arndt's Church in Forks Township to dedicate a
flagpole as part of Bicentennial plans, on Sunday
September 14.
Easton Express p. 20
Churches - Moravian April 26 1975
Moravian Church of Palmer Township
congregation experiences real-life Bible message.
Seminarian at Moravian Theological Seminary
appeared as unkempt stranger and gathered
mixed reactions from the members of the church.
Express p. 19
Churches - Presbyterian Feb. 11 1975
Rev. Harry H. Maue, minister to Olivet
Presbyterian Church for 24 years, to resign and to
run for mayor post
Express p. 13
Churches - Presbyterian Feb. 3 1975
Rev. Harry H. Maue, minister at Olivet
Presbyterian Church for 24 years, to resdign and
to run for mayor post
Express p. 17, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Jan. 22 1975
Rev. Elizabeth Beck was a woman minister at
South Presbyterian Church. A resident for 8 years
on the SouthSide, she was known as an activist
liberal who involved herself to a total
commitment to her God and the community
Express p. 16, illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's July 28 1975
St. Anthony's Youth Center located at 901
Washington St. An account of its activities.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Churches - St. Bernard's May 12 1975
Msgr. Francis X. Connolly, pastor of St. Bernard's
and administrator of St. Michael's designated as a
monsignor. Both churches celebrated his
elevation.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Churches - St. Jane Frances de
Chantal
June 18 1975 Father James A. Farrell, obiturary. Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - St. Jane Frances de
Chantal
May 24 1975
Father James A. Farrell retires after 47 years of
service.
Easton Express p. 6
Churches - St. Joseph April 12 1975
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Paschal candle, 7 feet
high made by parishioners for the Easter vigil.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Clean Up Campaign Nov. 21 1975
Joseph Grollman and Fred williams, local
businessmen, and other volunteers paint and fix
up vacant store rooms in downtown Easton.
Express illus.
Clerks, retail Jan. 15 1975
Strike of retail clerks closes 40 Lehigh Valley chain
food markets and idled 850 union workers
Express p. 13
Clinton, NJ Jan. 29 1975
Clinton Music Hall theater to be sold to Scott
Ward Enterprises which plans to restore the
premises and present live theater.
Express p. 30
Clinton, NJ Sept. 3 1975
Clinton, NJ, Correctional Institution for Women
inmates work toward new lives and skills
Express p. 11, illus.
Clothing Stores Aug. 21 1975
Sigal, William C.
Owner of Sigal & Sons, women's clothing store:
obituary.
Express-Times p. 1, illus.
Clothing Stores Aug. 22 1975
Sigal, William C.
Obituary -- owner of Sigal's Store. City leaders pay
tribute.
Express-Times
Clothing Stores Feb. 1 1975
Joseph's Men's Furnishings, 222 Northampton
Street, remodeled after October fire. The 46 year
old store suffered considerable damage.
Express-Times p. 33, illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 27 1975
Spring Garden Exchange: a new children's clothing
store on Spring Garden St.
p. 31, illus.
Clothing Stores Sept. 6 1975
New York Tailors.
Men's clothing store, 407 Northampton Street,
sells clothing to celebrities.
Express-Times p. 34, illus.
Clothing Trade Jan. 25 1975
Valerie Fashions
Account of the blouse and sportswear apparel
factory. Located in Wind Gap.
Express-Times p. 28, illus.
Clubs - Kiwanis 1975 Easton club establishes unit in Palmer Township. Easton Express P. 20
Clubs - Kiwanis May 17 1975 Easton Club in Palmer Township charted May 16 Easton Express P. 26
Clubs - League of Women
Voters
May 17 1975 Voter's guide prepared by members each year Easton Express P. 26 Illus.
Clubs - Wilson Democratic July 21 1975 Observes 50th year anniversary Easton Express P. 18
Committee of Observation and
Inspection for Northampton
County
Jan. 8 1975
The minutes are housed at Kirby House, Lafayette
College. Brief history of the committee and its
functions
Easton Express P. 6 Illus.
Connolly, Msgr. Francis X. May 12 1975
Pastor of St. Bernard's and administrator of St.
Michael's designated as a monsignor. Both
churches celebrated his elevation
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Court House - New - Expansion July 30 1975
Construction works causes an unplanned blast,
causing stones to be hurled thru the court house
office windows.
Easton Express P. 23 Illus.
Court House - New -Expansion March 14 1975
Easton City Council has voted to commit $275,000
in federal Community Development Fund.
Easton Express P. 18 Illus.
Court House -Replica Feb. 15 1975
Northampton County Courthouse replica built by
Vo-Tech students.
Easton Express P. 23 Illus.
Credit Rating May 21 1975
Moody's Investor Service withdraws as of January,
the rating for Easton. An account of city's bonds
and debts.
Easton Express P. 15
Crime - Easton, PA April 26 1975
Crime wave in full flower at 5th Street area,
including muggings and robberies.
Easton Express p. 1
Crime - Easton, PA Jan. 21 1975 Crimes increased in Easton during 1974. Easton Express p. 19
Crime -Drugs Oct. 18 1975
Palmer Township Police plan drug data campaign.
They will talk to groups of people and distribute
literature.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Delaware River - Rafting May 29 1975
Raft race, starting from Smithfield Beach near
Shawnee to finish line at Martin's Creek
Express p. 41, illus.
Denenberg, Herbert Feb. 28 1975
Former PA insurance commissioner speaks out
when interviewed by Express reporter
Express p. 1 & 5,
illus.
Department Stores April 12 1975
Wyckoff, A.B., Inc.: Expands services. Started
1850 in Stroudsburg. History of the department
store.
Easton Express p. 34, illus.
Department Stores Aug. 18 1975
Falks Department Store in Palmer Township to
reopen on November 1, as a new merchandise
operation which will include a Shopwell food
store.
Easton Express p. 13
Department Stores Nov. 14 1975
Falk's store chain comes to end. Store chain
launched in 1942 by Oscar Falk.
Easton Express p. 1
Department Stores Oct. 3 1975
Shop-Well markets take over Palmer Township's
Falk Store at William Penn Highway and Stones
Crossing.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Department Stores Sept. 16 1975
Falk's store chain comes to end. Store chain
launched in 1942 by Oscar Falk.
Easton Express p. 1
District Attorneys Nov. 26 1975
Jack Gallagher is new district attorney for
Northampton County
Express p. 31
Doctors April 30 1975
Dr. Barbara DiSalvo was honored by Wilson Girl
Scount Troop #446 for her work with city baby
clinic.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Doctors Jan. 15 1975 Obituary for Dr. Frank Augello, Podiatrist. Easton Express p. 18
Doctors June 3 1975
Doctors in Easton decide against a medical
slowdown because of malpractice insurance.
Easton Express p. 1
Dorney Park June 27 1975 Bombah contest held at park Express p. 9, illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
Dec. 22 1975
New director Elizabeth B. John was former
promotional director for the Bethlehem Plaza
Mall. Will replace Philip J. Levine
Express p. 13
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
Jan. 10 1975 DIG chief may run parking garage Express p. 15
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
Jan. 22 1975 DIG chief may run parking garage Express p. 11
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
May 20 1975
DIG honors George S. Chartier (Sheraton Motor
Inn) and Fred A. Williams (Gas Station) on
Riverside Plaza
Express p. 15, illus.
Drinking May 3 1975
Teenagers find drinking in Phillipsburg can mean
night in jail
Express p. 31, illus.
Easton Area Public Library May 27 1975
Library contingency fund no hidden asset, as
asserted by Supt. Beers.
Letter to editor of Express by library board
treasurer, L E. Hammond.
Easton Express P. 4
Easton Area Public Library
Borrowing
Jan. 27 1975
As a district center, The Easton Library has
entered into reciprocal borrowing agreements on
Feb. 3 with the 5 libraries in the district.
Easton Express P. 20
Easton Armory June 5 1975
Easton armory task force says effort is in vain.
Efforts to gain structure from the state have
failed.
Easton Express p. 15
Easton Armory March 15 1975
Plan for acquiring armory as a community center
is lagging.
Easton Express p. 21
Easton Armory May 28 1975 City likely to receive armory from state. Easton Express p. 14
Easton Express March 25 1975
First newspaper in U.S. to receive and use a
production model of Assoc. Press. "Lasserphoto"
transmitting and receiving system.
Easton Express
Easton Express - Special
Features
April 12 1975
To celebrate International Want Ad Week April 13-
20 free "want ads" to be accepted from
unemployed persons.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Express - Special
Features
July 3 1975
Uses Easton Flag and U.S. Flag in color on
Masthead starting July 1, 1976.
Easton Express
Easton Free Press Aug. 30 1975
Free Press sold to Express on Sept. 30. To be
independent of Express - to be a weekly paper for
the Phillipsburg area.
Express p. 38
Easton Hospital - Addition
Aug. 28,
Nov. 14
1975
Project committee of the Eastern Pa.
Comprehensive Health Planning Board (CHPB)
refused to recommend a proposed $7.5 million 83
bed addition to Easton Hospital.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Hospital - Addition Sept. 29 1975
Project committee of the Eastern Pa.
Comprehensive Health Planning Board (CHPB)
refused to recommend a proposed $7.5 million 83
bed addition to Easton Hospital.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Easton Hospital - Chaplains'
Program
Jan. 30 1975
Chaplains' program at Easton Hospital to be
revitalized by 21 local ministers.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Easton Hospital - Emergency
Room
Aug. 30 1975 Emergency room care under criticism. Easton Express p. 1
Easton Hospital - Hours May 10 1975 Emergency ban lifted. Had been overcrowded. Easton Express p. 17
Easton Hospital - Malpractice May 13 1975
Judge Grifo rules that Easton Hospital is defendant
in malpractice suit.
Easton Express p. 2
Easton Hospital - Trustees Aug. 23 1975
Board of trustees opposes slate belt plan. That a
small free-standing general hospital, such as
proposed for that area would not be most
economical or efficient way to meet the needs of
the communities of that area.
Easton Express p 1
Easton Hospital school of
nursing
May 17 1975
The 68th class closes the school of nursing.
Brief account of the end of an era.
Easton Express p.14
Easton Hospital-School nov.14 1975
Expands its role as a teaching facility.It has
agreements with area colleges to send student
nurses for training. Northampton Area Community
College, East Stroudsburg State College and Cedar
Crest college.
Easton Express p.1
Easton Parking Authority July 1 1975
Cedes parking garage control to the city to
operate.
Easton Express p. 15
Easton Parking Authority July 10 1975
Cedes parking garage control to the city to
operate.
Easton Express p. 9
Easton Parking Authority June 26 1975
Wants to get rid of the downtown Parking Garage -
wants the city to run it.
Easton Express p. 13
Easton Schoolmen's Association April 19 1975
Awards citizenship honors to Palmer Police Chief,
Nick Di Vietro and Mrs. Sandra Strausser.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Easton, City of -
Redevelopment
July 22 1975
South 6th Street residents complain of noise, dirt,
loss of home and dangerous trenches and exposed
gas pipes.
Express p. 9
Easton, City of - Employees May 27 1975
Edward K. Lucey, Easton city controller for 14
years, defeated for reelection by 8 votes.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Equipment
Dec. 16 1975
33-year-old hook and ladder to be sold at public
auction
Express p. 21, illus.
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Firemen
May 13 1975
City fireman, Michael Masterson, suspended by
Mayor Ashton for displaying a political sticker on
his car while parked on city parking grounds.
Express p. 12
Easton, City of - Mayors Jan. 10 1975
Mrs. Tinker-Vitelli, first woman candidate for
mayor, files as a Democrat
Express p. 15, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Discipline
Feb. 20 1975
Police chief John Young asked all policemen (56
men) to trim down their weight. Limit - 3 pounds
for every inch of height.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Dogs
Dec. 31 1975
Thanksgiving Day football game to continue to use
police dogs
Express p. 21
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
April 15 1975
Easton policeman John Harman and Mayor Ashton
have controversy over political sticker on
Harman's car when it is parked on city property.
Express p. 2
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
April 21 1975
Easton policeman John Harman and Mayor Ashton
have controversy over political sticker on
Harman's car when it is parked on city property
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Jan. 31 1975
Mayor Ashton disapproves of the bumper sticker
for councilman James Masterson on patrolman
John Harman's car
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
June 27 1975
Easton policeman John Harman and Mayor Ashton
have controversy over political sticker on
Harman's car when it is parked on city property
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Sept. 20 1975
Easton policeman John Harman and Mayor Ashton
have controversy over political sticker on
Harman's car when it is parked on city property
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Strickland Case
Jan. 14 1975
Mrs. Strickland sues Easton for $20 million. Files
suit in federal court claiming police shot and killed
her son Robert because he was African American.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Strickland Case
Jan. 3 1975
Police fined month's pay in coverup in Strickland
case
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Population March 15 1975
City shows slight gain in populationsince 1970-
29,450. Changes in shifting population, new
housing units and demolition of the downtown
area.
Express p. 21
Easton, City of - Redevelopment July 17 1975
South 6th Street residents complain of noise, dirt,
loss of home and dangerous trenches and exposed
gas pipes.
Express p. 25, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Lehigh
Street
April 19 1975
Mayor Ashton signs bill to close Lehigh St. This
provides way for new office building behind the
courthouse.
Express p. 6
Easton, City of - Streets - Lehigh
Street
Sept. 5 1975
Lehigh St. residents between 11th and 12th St.
have a street picnic upon the completion of
reconstruction of that part of Lehigh St. which had
taken almost a year
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - Streets - Lehigh
Street
Sept. 8 1975
Lehigh St. residents between 11th and 12th
Streets have a street picnic upon the completion
of reconstruction of that part of Lehigh Street
which had taken almost a year.
Express p. 19, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Names Dec. 12 1975
The old street names will be back for the year of
1976. Council voted to accede to the request of
the Bicentennial Commission to restore original
names of north-south streets.
Express p. 14, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Third
Street
Nov. 8 1975
Easton to assume title to 3rd St. which had long
been part of Route 611
Express p. 20
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
1975
City fireman, Michael Masterson, suspended by
Mayor Ashton for displaying a political sticker on
his car while parked on city parking grounds.
Express p. 19
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
April 18 1975
City fireman, Michael Masterson, suspended by
Mayor Ashton for displaying a political sticker on
his car while parked on city parking grounds.
Express p. 9
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
April 22 1975
Harmon files sticker suit. Parks his car on library
parking lot.
Express p. 11, illus.
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
June 25 1975
Obituary of William Wannamaker, Captain from
1948 to 1968
Express p. 14, illus.
Easton, South Jan. 9 1975
Businessmen set to revive the South Side Civic
Association. It had been effective to the
community before World War II.
Express p. 15
EastonHOSPITAL SCHOOL OF
NURSING
May 5 1975
The 68th class closes the school of nursing.
Brief account of the end of an era.
Easton Express p.16 illus.
Education - Bands Dec. 18 1975
Easton Area High School band has been
desingnated as an official Pa. Bicentennial Band by
the state's Bicentennial Commission.
Easton Express p. 17
Education - Custodians July 1 1975
Easton Area School District custodians stay off
school job and continue to picket.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Education - Custodians July 2 1975
Easton Area School District custodians stay off
school job and continue to picket.
Easton Express p. 17
Education - Custodians June 30 1975
Easton Area School District custodians stay off
school job and continue to picket.
Easton Express p. 9
Education - Lieberman Tract May 13 1975
Lieberman Tract option picked up from Easton
Area School District by J.M. Nicholas Corp. No
middle school to be built in the tract. Price was
$200,000.
Easton Express p. 11
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
June 6 1975
NCACC buys a computer at $118,411 to extend
college teaching facilities.
Easton Express p. 20
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
- Curriculum
Sept. 9 1975
NCACC to institute program for funeral directory.
Funeral directors throughout the state launched a
fund -raising campaign to raise $150,000 to build a
mortuary science laboratory at the college.
Easton Express p. 18 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
- Faculty
Sept. 16 1975 Obituary of Salvatore A. Mazzeo Easton Express p. 28 illus.
Family Counseling Service March 17 1975
Family Counseling of Northampton County, Pa.
Director, Johanna Akkerbury retires. An account of
her work.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Family Counseling Service March 28 1975
Family Counseling of Northampton County, Pa.
Director, Johanna Akkerbury retires. An account of
her work.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Fires Nov. 29 1975 Gateway Terrace Apartment in Palmer Township. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Flag - Pa. Nov. 18 1975
New flag proposed for Pa. by George Hackett.
Used the base pattern of Easton's old flag.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Flag - Pa. Oct. 21 1975
Easton attorney, John Francis Goldsmith designs a
simplified flag for the state. Bears a strong
resemblance to Easton flag.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Flag - Stamp March 25 1975 Turned down for postage stamp display. Easton Express p. 15
Flag Day July 5 1975 Mayor Ashton sets "Easton Flag Day" as July 8. Easton Express p. 17, illus
Flags Jan. 31 1975
Mayor Fred L. Ashton presents flag for flagpole of
Bethlehem Bank, First Valley.
Easton Express p. 1
Flags July 3 1975
Easton Express uses flag on mast head of front
page.
Easton Express
Flags May 8 1975
Easton Express to sell replica of flag for $10.
History of flag given.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. 19, illus
Floods - 1955 Aug. 18 1975
Twenty years ago, August 18, terrible flood of
1955. Paper marks anniversary in words and
pictures.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 15
Food - Preservation July 24 1975
Home canning firms unable to meet the demand
for lids.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Ford, Gerald - President of U.S. April 25 1975
Bath artist, Donald E. Johnson, paints portrait of
President Gerald Ford.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Forks Township - Bicentennial Dec. 15 1975
Bicentennial plate of Forks Township presented to
the widow of Mr. William B. Eisenhardt.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
April 21 1975
Presents plaque to Mrs. Guy R. Serfass, to honor
her husband, killed while investigating a traffic
accident on Rt. 115. Communications room to be
named in his honor.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
Jan. 24 1975
Forks Township Emergency Squad acquires its
third ambulance. The 1949 model was sold to
squad by Ingersoll - Rand Co. for $100.
Easton Express p. 9
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
Sept. 25 1975 An account of the squad's activities. Easton Express p. 16, illus
Foster Parents May 20 1975
10 area foster families honored by Northampton
County Children's Bureau. Commissioners
proclaim "Action for Foster Children Week."
Account of the bureau's work.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Fourth of July July 3 1975
Celebrations of past years recalled by senior
citizens of the area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Frost, David May 6 1975
Easton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual dinner
at Sheraton Motor Inn - 200 attended. David
Frost, TV celebrity, guest speaker.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Games Nov. 18 1975
Tony Swartz, a blind student at Moravian,
invented game for both the sighted and bilnd:
"Everybody Wants to be President."
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Gardening April 7 1975
Northampton County Agricultural Extension Office
offers seeds at 60 cents a pack to encourage the
citizens to start their own gardens to combat
inflation.
Easton Express p. 11
Gasoline Stations Feb. 8 1975
Fred Williams, owner of William's Exxon Car Care
Center, at Riverside Plaza, is a believer in
downtown Easton.
Easton Express p. 34, illus
Girl Scouts Aug. 23 1975 Brief history of the group in the Easton area. Easton Express p. 22, illus
Girl Scouts Sept. 27 1975
Polly Miller retires after serving 21 years as
director of the Paxinosa Girl Scout district.
Easton Express p. 24, illus
Glendon - Traffic Sept. 5 1975 Police ban illegal truck traffic. Easton Express p. 13
Go-Go Dancers April 24 1975
Male dancers at Kingwood Inn, in rural Hunterdon
County.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Goldsmith Family Nov. 1 1975 Goldsmith, Mrs. Mary Louise. Obit. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gracedale - Dedication Feb. 10 1975
To dedicate new wing on Saturday, February 15,
1975.
Easton Express p. 17
Gracedale - Dedication Feb. 14 1975 Tours to be conducted. Easton Express p. 17
Gracedale - Employees Aug. 25 1975 Employees accept new contract. Easton Express p. 17
Gracedale - Employees July 1 1975 Picketing employees charge police harassment. Easton Express p. 16
Gracedale - Employees July 14 1975 Picketing employees charge police harassment. Easton Express p. 17
Gracedale - Employees July 17 1975 Picketing employees charge police harassment. Easton Express p. 25
Gracedale - Employees July 19 1975 Employees accept new contract. Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale - Employees June 16 1975 Picketing employees charge police harassment. Easton Express p. 17
Gracedale - Employees June 26 1975 Employees picket at County Courthouse. Easton Express p. 13
Gracedale - Employees June 30 1975 Employees picket at County Courthouse. Easton Express p. 9
Gracedale - Fee Jan. 9 1975
Daily rates for patients raised from $10 to $40 per
day. Reflects actual cost and is made to receive
full benefit of federal reimbursements.
Easton Express p. 1
Gray, Allen M. Nov. 28 1975
Obit. Former Vice President of Flock Embossing
Corp. Was an outstanding mason.
Easton Express p. 40, illus
Grifo, Richard D. Feb. 15 1975
Easton police post guard at Grifo's home after
telephone threats on his life.
Easton Express p. 21
Hackett Park - Field House May 1 1975
$4000 field house to be built in Hackett Park
through the efforts of the Easton Midget Booster
Association.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Hagerty, Asa July 14 1975
Funeral director, operated Hagerty Colonial Home
in Phillipsburg from 1909 to 1970. Obit.
Easton Express p. 22
Hampton, N.J. - Stores Nov. 5 1975
New Hampton General Store, a 200 year old store
building in Hampton, N.J. handles a big mail order
business.
Easton Express p. 37, illus
Hay's Cemetery March 4 1975 Vandal s damage some 50 tombstones. Easton Express p. 19, illus
Holm, Celeste Aug. 16 1975
A theatrical legend with her roots in a Warren
County, N.J. farm.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Hope, Bob March 15 1975
Bob Hope's white Lincoln Continental loses its
license plates in Phillipsburg and is towed away.
Matter cleared up after ownership established.
Easton Express p. 8
Housing - 4th & Ferry Streets Jan. 31 1975
Opening of United Auto Workers Housing
Corporation (UAW) apartments at 4th and Ferry
Streets. 98 unit project after some delay to open.
Project was proposed in July, 1968.
Easton Express p. 15
Housing - 4th & Ferry Streets July 3 1975
Opening of United Auto Workers Housing
Corporation (UAW) apartments at 4th and Ferry
Streets. 98 unit project after some delay to open.
Project was proposed in July, 1968.
Easton Express p. 25
Howell Family April 28 1975
Phillipsburg Area Historical Society in favor of
preserving the Howell House, oldest building in
the town.
Easton Express p. 17
Hugh Moore Parkway July 15 1975 An Arts Center proposed in Moore Park. Easton Express p. 1
Hugh Moore Parkway July 18 1975 An Arts Center proposed in Moore Park. Easton Express p. 18, illus
Humanitarians July 22 1975
Organization formed in 1974 in Easton and
operates on volunteer help and is designed to give
a boost to those who need it. Group honors three
local persons at banquet. Dr. Barbara DiSalva. Mrs.
Katherine Peterson. Mr. Thomas Bright.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Humanitarians Sept. 2 1975
Organization formed in 1974 in Easton and
operates on volunteer help and is designed to give
a boost to those who need it. Group honors three
local persons at banquet. Dr. Barbara DiSalva. Mrs.
Katherine Peterson. Mr. Thomas Bright.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 1 & 3 1975
Jesus Christ wins unanimous approval of
Phillipsburg School Board.
Easton Express p. 17
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 11 1975
Jesus Christ wins unanimous approval of
Phillipsburg School Board.
Easton Express p. 13
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 20 1975
Phillipsburg High School bans the drama club from
presenting the rock opera.
Easton Express p. 13
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 26 1975
Jesus Christ wins unanimous approval of
Phillipsburg School Board.
Easton Express p. 21
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 27 1975
Performance given by Phillipsburg High School.
Had been under a question of legality due to
community complaints.
Easton Express p. 13
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 4 1975
Phillipsburg High School bans the drama club from
presenting the rock opera.
Easton Express p. 1
Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 9 1975
Phillipsburg High School bans the drama club from
presenting the rock opera.
Easton Express p. 17
Jesus Christ Superstar Jan. 30 1975
Phillipsburg High School bans the drama club from
presenting the rock opera.
Easton Express p. 1
Jesus Christ Superstar Jan. 31 1975
Performance given by Phillipsburg High School.
Had been under a question of legality due to
community complaints.
Easton Express p. 1
Jesus Christ Superstar March 10 1975
Phillipsburg High School bans the drama club from
presenting the rock opera.
Easton Express p. 17
Jesus Christ Superstar March 11 1975
Jesus Christ wins unanimous approval of
Phillipsburg School Board.
Easton Express p. 13
Jesus Christ Superstar March 12 1975
Phillipsburg High School bans the drama club from
presenting the rock opera.
Easton Express p. 15
Jesus Christ Superstar March 14 1975
Performance given by Phillipsburg High School.
Had been under a question of legality due to
community complaints.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. 17, illus
Jesus Christ Superstar March 6, 7 1975
Performance given by Phillipsburg High School.
Had been under a question of legality due to
community complaints.
Easton Express p. 1
Jewish Community Center Aug. 25 1975
Decides to sell building at 660 Ferry St., and look
for a new home.
Easton Express p. 17
Jewish Community Center May 1 1975
First time in its 65 years a woman is elected
president of the center. Mrs. Sidney Kaplan.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Jews April 25 1975
United Jewish Appeal Fund Drive held at Sheraton
Motor Inn. Jack Sher honored. Speaker Amnon
Rafael, Israeli lawyer and lecturer.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Ketchledge, Oscar E. March 25 1975 Former football official. Obituary. Easton Express p. 28, illus
Kurtz Training Center June 2 1975 Established in 1966. An account of its work. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Kurtz Training Center March 24 1975 Established in 1966. An account of its work. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Kurtz Training Center March 25 1975 Established in 1966. An account of its work. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Lafayette College - Fund Drive Oct. 11 1975
Sets up fund of $150,000 as an act of generosity
aimed at helping area students get a higher
education. To be part of the Madison Porter Fund.
Express p.1
Lafayette College - Sports March 14 1975
Victory Train to carry 900 enthusiastic Lafayette
basketball supporters to New York City's Madison
Square Garden. Meet St. John's basketball team.
Express p.1
Lafayette College - Visitors June 6 1975
U. S. Attorney Elliot Richardson is speaker at
Lafayette graduation.
Express p. 19, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors March 4 1975
Ralph Nader speaks at Lafayette College and blasts
the nuclear power plant plan.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lear, Floyd, Sr. Sept. 3 1975 Obituary Express p. 1, illus.
Lear, Floyd, Sr. Sept. 4 1975 Tributes to his achievements. Express p. 15
Lehigh University - Space
Program
July 21 1975
Medical experiments by 5 scientists rides into
space with Apollo.
Express p. 1
Lehigh Valley Railroad Oct. 27 1975
Rail buffs of the area enjoy ride on old
locomotives on the Valley line.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Levine, Max (Maggie) June 23 1975
James Flagg, Easton Express staff writer, writes an
account of former sports writer for Call-Chronicle
and newspaper writer.
Express p. 8, illus.
Liberty Bell of Northampton
County
Feb. 28 1975
The Liberty Bell of Northampton County was rung
to mark the end of the Revolutionary War; rung to
mark the end of both World War I and World War
II; rung for 24 hours by Volunteers on August 14,
1945 (The day before V-J Day 1945 - Victory over
Japan) to m
Easton Express p. 47
Little Stone House Sept. 11 1975 Museum leased to Easton group for preservation. Express p. 18, illus.
Lotteries July 1 1975
Allentown native hits jackpot of $1million. Ernest
Baringer wins $1,000. for life.
Express p. 2
Lower Mt. Bethel April 29 1975
Washington Township boundary line uncertain
since Lower Mt. Bethel was created in 1871.
Express p. 22
Macing Dec. 2 1975
Northampton County Prothonotary, Ernest J.
DiSalvatore accused of macing his employees.
Arraigned before magistrate David Reibman.
Easton Express p. 1
Malpractice June 19 1975
An Easton doctor, Dr. Donald H. Smith, urged the
Judiciary Committee of Pa. House of
Representatives to draft legislation to ease the
medical malpractice crisis in the state.
Easton Express p. 21
Manpower Oct. 27 1975
Lehigh Valley Manpower opens a skilled training
center at 683 Northampton Street, formerly the
Easton Armory.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Maple Syrup April 14 1975
Paul Oxford, of North Bangor, taps his maple trees
and makes syrup.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Mary Meuser Memorial Library June 12 1975 Wilson residents want to keep library. Easton Express p. 15
Mary Meuser Memorial Library Oct. 2 1975 Book Sale. Easton Express p. 13, illus
Maue, Rev. Harry July 21 1975
To be manager of this year's Democratic campaign
for city of Easton.
Easton Express p. 17
Maue, Rev. Harry June 30 1975
Retiring minister and defeated mayoral candidate
has article as he sees Easton and its problems.
Easton Express p. 11
Mayer Family Nov. 1 1975 Mrs. Jacob Mayer. Obit. Easton Express p. 38, illus
Mayor Jan. 22 1975
GOP woman bids for mayor. Mrs. Walter Creveling
announces her candidacy.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Medical Experiment July 21 1975
Lehigh Valley Medical experiments by 5 scientists
rides into space with Apollo.
Easton Express p. 1
Memorial Day May 24 1975
Bicentennial events, parades mark this year's
Memorial Day.
Easton Express p. 1
Memorial Day May 27 1975 Ethnic fete at Meuser Park after parade. Easton Express p. 13
Meyner, Robert Feb. 21 1975
Former N.J. Governor receives "Distinguished
Citizen Award" from the Minsi Trails Boy Scout
Council.
Easton Express p. 2, illus
Meyner, Robert March 7 1975
Former N.J. Governor receives "Distinguished
Citizen Award" from the Minsi Trails Boy Scout
Council.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Midget Sports May 1 1975
Hacketts Park. $4,000 field house to be built in
Hacketts Park through the efforts of the Easton
Midget Booster Association.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Minsi Lake Park Aug. 28 1975
Northampton County's first park dedicated. Site of
Park is in Upper Mount Bethel Township - 305
acre tract on a lake created by Pa. Fish
Commission by damming a branch of Martin's
Creek.
Easton Express p. 13
Minsi Lake Park Sept. 29 1975
Northampton County's first park dedicated. Site of
Park is in Upper Mount Bethel Township - 305
acre tract on a lake created by Pa. Fish
Commission by damming a branch of Martin's
Creek.
Easton Express p. 13
Moore, Dr. George April 28 1975
Easton dentist and first football trainer at Easton
High School and Lafayette College. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Moore, Wood L. Jan. 11 1975
Obit. Realtor founded W.L. Moore & Son, 26 N.
3rd St. in 1920.
Easton Express p. 30, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Library Oct. 11 1975
Friends of the Public Library of Nazareth sponsors
a historic tour of Nazareth. Benefit for the library
to provide microfilming of local newspaper - The
Nazareth Item.
Easton Express p. 26, illus
Negroes Feb. 21 1975
Easton's black educators reveal needs. A five hour
minority symposium held at Sheraton Inn.
Easton Express p. 15
Negroes Oct. 18 1975
Black lawyer breaks tradition in Northampton
County. Tony W. Penn, of Forks Township,
admitted to County Bar as first Black lawyer.
Easton Express p. 17
Newspapers July 14 1975
A.N.P.A. installs an autoreader device developed
for speedy newspaper copy processing.
Easton Express p. 26, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Charter
Study
Sept. 25 1975
Northampton County Government Study
Commission presents plan
Express p. 25, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Home
Rule Charter
Nov. 15 1975
Northampton County Government Study
Commission proposed that the County be divided
into 4 districts to elect certain members of a 9-
member legislative council recommended by their
proposed home rule charter
Express p. 19, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Judges Nov. 18 1975
Requests a fifth judge to assist in the courtload of
cases
Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Privileges
Dec. 12 1975 Prison board restricts inmates' telephone calls Express p. 8
Northampton Convalescent
Center
Jan. 27 1975
Northampton Convalescent Center, 5th &
Washington Street opened.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Nursing Home May 14 1975
A new 76-bed nursing home and 2 apartment
buildings with 77 units proposed in area to be
cleared under Courthouse Urban Renewal Project.
To be located on Fifth Street across from
Northampton Convalescent Home.
Easton Express p. 1
Odenwelder Family April 26 1975
Odenwelder's properties, including apartment
house, May's Men Store, former Mohican market
and parking lot, sold for a total of $181,000.
Formerly owned by heirs of Asher Odenwelder's
will.
Easton Express p. 17
Old Mine Road, Warren County,
N.J.
Sept. 8 1975
Rep. Helen S. Meyner, of N.J., took action with the
N.J. Dept. of Environmental Protection to have the
Old Mine Road included in the national register of
historic sites.
Easton Express p. 20
Pa. Strike July 1 1975
Statewide strike hits all Pa. workers throughout
the state. Followed rejection of 3.5% wage
increase.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 15
Pa. Strike July 2 1975
Statewide strike hits all Pa. workers throughout
the state. Followed rejection of 3.5% wage
increase.
Easton Express p. 1
Pa. Strike June 30 1975
Statewide strike hits all Pa. workers throughout
the state. Followed rejection of 3.5% wage
increase.
Easton Express p. 1
Palm Reader July 1 1975
Palm reader in Easton. Article on Anna Zena and
her establishment at 509 Northampton St.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Palmer Mall Oct. 18 1975 Brief story on its creation and progress. Easton Express p. 33, illus
Palmer Plan Solid Waste July 17 1975
Easton City Councilman, Thomas Goldsmith, to
review township's plan to construct a plant to turn
trash into pellets which can be burned in cement
or power plants.
Easton Express p. 25
Palmer Township - Bicentennial Dec. 22 1975
Bicentennial ball to usher in 1976. Affair to be
held in Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. 28, illus
Palmer Township - Historical
Society
Feb. 14 1975
Palmer Township Historical Society collecting
items for preservation.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Palmer Township - Historical
Society
March 15 1975
New historical group of the township trying to
acquire the Seipsville Hotel for an historic building.
Easton Express p. 4
Palmer Township - Parks May 20 1975
Purchase of 50 acres of land along Lehigh River for
$87,000. To be used for recreational purposes.
Easton Express p. 15
Palmer Township - Solid Waste July 14 1975
Easton City Councilman, Thomas Goldsmith, to
review township's plan to construct a plant to turn
trash into pellets which can be burned in cement
or power plants.
Easton Express p. 1
Parking Garage Aug. 1 1975
Robley Adams, appointed manager of the $3.5
million multilevel garage at South Third and Ferry
Streets. He is garage's first full-time manager.
Points to defects in the job.
Easton Express p. 1
Parking Garage Dec. 22 1975 Fire damages parking garage elevator. Easton Express p. 13
Parking Garage Feb. 4 1975
Mrs. Tinker Vitelli, candidate for mayor, sees a
garden sport in a section of the parking garage.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Parking Garage Jan. 10 1975 DIG director to run garage. Easton Express p. 15
Parking Garage Jan. 22 1975 DIG director to run garage. Easton Express p. 1
p. 11
Parking Garage Jan. 8 1975
City of Easton losing more than $200,000 a year in
the operation of the downtown parking building.
Easton Express p. 13
Parking Garage June 21 1975
Garage windows to be replaced by firm. Windows
on south side do not measure up to standard.
Easton Express p. 20
Parking Garage June 6 1975
Garage windows to be replaced by firm. Windows
on south side do not measure up to standard.
Easton Express p. 19
Parking Garage Sept. 27 1975
Garage windows to be replaced by firm. Windows
on south side do not measure up to standard.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Parking Garage Sept. 5 1975
Robley Adams, appointed manager of the $3.5
million multilevel garage at South Third and Ferry
Streets. He is garage's first full-time manager.
Points to defects in the job.
Easton Express p. 11
Peil, Norman A. April 11 1975
Obit. Northampton County Commissioner, 1931,
1935.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Pen Argyl, Pa. - Education Dec. 6 1975
Residents help to build, financially, Peace Corps
school in Africa. Miss Marjorie May, retired Pen
Argyl High School teacher, visits the schools and
gives an account of her findings.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Phillipsburg High School - Radio May 12 1975
School has a new close circuit radio station -
WHAT - run by students.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Phillipsburg High School -Band April 26 1975 Band has new outfits. Easton Express p. 20, illus
Phillipsburg Historical Society April 28 1975
Formed by interested citizens. First goal to save
Gess House.
Easton Express p. 17
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Bicentennial May 5 1975
Designed officially as a Bicentennial Community.
Ceremonies in opening headquarters.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Oct. 13 1975
St. James Lutheran Church, Straw Church Circle,
Pohatcong Township, received letter from
President Ford congratulating church on its 225th
anniversart.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Oct. 4 1975
St. James Lutheran Church (known as Straw
Church) to celebrate its 225th anniversary. History
of the church.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Drinking May 3 1975
Teen-agers find drinking in Phillipsburg can mean
night in jail.
Easton Express p. 31, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Industries Oct. 10 1975
P'Burg's newest firm is really its oldest. Sale of
Warren Piple Division of Canron Inc. to McWane
Cast Iron Pipe Co. Brief history of firm.
Easton Express p. 17
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Monuments May 27 1975
30 years and 9 months after dedication, the honor
roll for World War II, located at Pursel Hill and
Steel Hill was rededicated with ceremonies.
Easton Express p. 42
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Monuments Oct. 8 1975
Monument on old town lot remains, but all other
buildings torn down. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials April 23 1975
Town council appoints new town manager - James
A. Miceli, of St. Louis Park, Minn. Salary $21,000.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials July 2 1975
Legal dilemma complicates reorganization of
council. Elected official, William M. Norton, delays
taking council oath.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks Feb. 25 1975
Park planned along Delaware River from a point
near Stockton Street northward beyond the Route
22 toll bridge - about 1 mile.
Easton Express p. 19
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks Jan. 30 1975 Vandalism. Easton Express p. 15, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks March 5 1975
Park planned along Delaware River from a point
near Stockton Street northward beyond the Route
22 toll bridge - about 1 mile.
Easton Express p. 13, plan
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks May 19 1975 Vandalism. Easton Express p. 11, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks May 27 1975
Jaycees planned and dedicated Veterans Band
Shell in Park.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Aug. 26 1975 History of Reese school. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Aug. 5 1975 Sitgreaves school is demolished. Easton Express p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Oct. 22 1975
St. Philip and James Elementary School to
celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass as part of the
school's 100th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Oct. 27 1975
Phillipsburg's newest school officially designated
as the Andover-Morris School. Previously known
as the "Downtown School." Brief history of the
Phillipsburg Area and the selection of the school's
name.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Oct. 8 1975
Lovell School, built in 1890 and later became
Municipal Building in 1928. Reese School, built as
P'Burg High School in 1908. An account of the
schools.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. School District -
Curriculum
Dec. 9 1975
School Board eliminates the teaching of Latin in
the high school.
Easton Express p. 19
Phillipsburg, N.J. School District -
Faculty
Nov. 28 1975
Miss Lillian M. Hauser chosen as the recipient of
the 3d annual "Friend of Education" award of the
Phillipsburg Education Association.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Pinball Machines Jan. 24 1975
Steve Young of Bethlehem is a collector of these
old machines.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Pipeline Oct. 23 1975
Oil pipeline completion closes long fight. Story of
the project and the men who did the work.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Pocono Playhouse Jan. 25 1975
Original owner of Playhouse dies - Mrs. Rowena
Stevens. Theater opened in 1947 and seated 500.
Easton Express p. 18
Pocono Wild Animal Farm June 17 1975
Located in Stroud Township, Monroe County. An
account of the animals.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Pollution May 14 1975
Slate Belt contractor fined for fish kill in Little
Bushkill Creek.
Easton Express p. 19
Pollution May 19 1975 11-city test pinpoints pollution. Easton Express p. 1
Pregnancy Dec. 2 1975
Pa. Bureau of Mediation undecided on pregnancy
disability aid. Easton Area School District Solicitor
Edward J. Malas said pregnancy alone is not an
illness. Mrs. Diane McColleene-Thorne, teacher,
protested.
Easton Express p. 11
Python May 24 1975
Argo - 8 ft. python belonging to Auana Lynn,
owner of the store called "The Journey Beyond,"
located at 17 N. 4th St., disappeared from window
display case. Later appeared well and happy.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Railroads - Lehigh & New
England
Jan. 8 1975 Railroad ends service to the Lehigh Valley area. Easton Express p. 1
Railroads - Lehigh Valley
Railroad
Jan. 25 1975
Lehigh Valley Railroad starts operating Lehigh and
New England lines yesterday.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
RAPP April 16 1975 Recommendations listed. Easton Express p. 8
RAPP March 10 1975
Regional agenda for problems, prospects, and
priorities laboratory, held the weekend of March 8-
9.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
RAPP March 22 1975 TV program broadcasted live on Channel 39. Easton Express p. 23
Reibman, Jeanette Sept. 4 1975
To be a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1976
campaign.
Easton Express p. 1
Reibman, Jeanette Sept. 5 1975 Democrats uncertain of her chances. Easton Express p. 11, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Annexation July 15 1975
Easton Area School Board refused a petition to
annex 300 acres in Riegelsville from the Palisades
School District.
Easton Express p. 19
Riegelsville, Pa. - Bicentennial March 3 1975
To begin Bicentennial activities on May 25 during
the annual Memorial Day parade.
Easton Express p. 12
Riegelsville, Pa. - Emergency
Squad
March 13 1975
Emergency squad has open house and displays
new ambulance.
Easton Express p. 56, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools Dec. 20 1975
Spring Water School, Riegelsville, R.D. 1, closing
due to lack of funds. An account of its work.
Easton Express p. 26, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools June 24 1975 Closing. Easton Express p. 17
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools Sept. 9 1975
Residents of the borough donate toward the price
of their old schoolhouse. Purchase price from
Easton Area School District is $2,000.
Express p. 17
Riverside Park July 19 1975
Vandals strike city pool at park and cause $700
damage.
Easton Express p. 17
Roads - N.J. Sept. 12 1975
Kilometer easing out the mile in New Jersey's
highway network.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Robbery Jan. 16 1975
Postal funds stolen from Scherer Gift Shop, 700
West Berwick Street.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Rock Band July 16 1975
Lafayette College graduate, Larry Fast, tells of his
trials in breaking in on the Rock scene.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Rodeo July 18 1975
Diamond S. Rodeo and Wild West Show at Warren
County Fairgrounds.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Rooney, Fred. B Sept. 5 1975
U.S. Representative says his interest in people
keeps him on the go. Article by Express reporter,
David Calley, gives an account of two days'
activities.
Express p. 15, illus
Roseberry-Gess House May 22 1975
Phillipsburg Area Historical Society has
headquarters in historic house. An account of the
house.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Roseto, Pa. - Post Office April 19 1975 Wins appeal to keep U.S. Post Office. Easton Express p. 1
Salvation Army May 21 1975
Account of its services in Easton. Came to Easton
in 1891, with first base at 34 S. Union St.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Schocker, Gary March 17 1975
Easton flutist calm in debut with the New York
Philharmonic Orchestra.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Schools - Easton High School
Day
April 18 1975
Easton High School Day - Honoree: Charles E.
Bartolet, Sr. former athletic coach at the high
school.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Schools - Easton High School
Day
April 28 1975
Easton High School Day - Honoree: Charles E.
Bartolet, Sr., former athletic coach at the high
school.
Easton Express p. 17
Schools - Nursery Sept. 9 1975
Nursery school at First Presbyterian Church, Spring
Garden Street.
Easton Express p. 5 illus.
Schools - Senior Citizens Nov. 13 1975
Senior citizens adopted by high school students
for a day. Adopt a Grandparent program.
Easton Express p. 38 illus.
Schools - Students June 3 1975
EAHS students to produce first film entitled
"Golden Reel Awards.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Schools - Teachers Jan. 14 1975
EASD Director of pupil personnel service and
director of guidance to be a combined position.
David A. DeWalt appointed.
Easton Express p. 11
Schools - Teachers Nov. 11 1975
Easton Area High School faculty. Girls' coaching
track job goes to a male.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Tracy Nov. 14 1975
Pet lending library is a hit with Palmer Township
pupils.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Schools - Voc-Tech June 16 1975
Students fixed old fire trucks for Forks Township
fire company.
Easton Express p. 8 illus.
Schools - Wrestling Nov. 11 1975
EAHS student, Malanie Stettz, to be the first
female candidate for wrestling in Pa.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Scuba Diving Sept. 20 1975
Nazareth man, Raymond Morrow, conducts scuba
diving instruction school.
Easton Express p. 37
Senior Citizen Center Oct. 29 1975 Opens. Easton Express p. 2, illus
Senior Citizens - Easton Area
High School
Nov. 13 1975
Senior citizens adopted by high school students
for a day. Adopt a Grandparent program.
Easton Express p. 38, illus
Sewerage Aug. 22 1975 Suburbs to build own sewage plant. Easton Express p. 1
Sewerage Dec. 31 1975
Big question for 1975 was whether the Easton
sewer plant should be expanded.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Sewerage Nov. 20 1975 Suburbs to build own sewage plant. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Sewerage Nov. 21 1975 Suburbs to build own sewage plant. Easton Express p. 19, illus
Sewerage Nov. 25 1975 Suburbs to build own sewage plant. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Sher, Jack Jan. 20 1975
Honored for 50 years at Jewish Community
Center.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 19
Snakes May 22 1975
Python on display at a shop on 17 N. 4th St., called
the Journey Beyond, is called Argo.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Snakes May 23 1975
He disappeared into the woodwork and was not
able to be coaxed out of hiding.
Easton Express p. 1
Social Security Act July 9 1975
Equal rights fight leads to benefits for Easton
widower. Jeffrey Sawyer applies for "father's
benefits" under the law.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Space Medicine July 21 1975
Lehigh University medical experiments by 5
scientists rides into space with Apollo.
Easton Express p. 1
SPCA Aug. 21 1975
To have open house over weekend. Description of
new facility.
Easton Express p. 19
Stewartsville, N.J. - Churches Nov. 1 1975
Stewartsville Presbyterian Church to celebrate
125th anniversary of its founding.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Stewartsville, N.J. - Churches Nov. 16 1975
Stewartsville Presbyterian Church to celebrate
125th anniversary of its founding.
Easton Daily Free
Press
Stone House Tour April 28 1975 Old Stone House Tour Saturday, April 26. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Stroudsburg, Pa. - Schools May 31 1975
Stroudsburg Area School Board agrees to honor "
Sunshine Law" and open door policy at their
meetings. If this future policy is enforced, the
Express will take no action.
Easton Express p. 17
Sunday Sales Dec. 1 1975
The first Sunday sales for the Christmas shopping
season proved successful.
Easton Express p. 15
Tatamy, Pa. - Industries May 10 1975
Equipto manufactures top line steel storage and
shop equipment.
Easton Express p. 34
Tea Party April 18 1975
Easton's "T" party held April 26 to celebrate the
original T party of 100 years ago. Five historic
buildings visited by the public. Fund for the Little
Stone House Museum.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Telephone - Directory Feb. 5 1975
Telephone books in the area have smaller print.
The public complained.
Easton Express p. 4
Tennis Feb. 24 1975
Groundbreaking for a $1 million indoor and
outdoor public tennis club is on a 6 acre site north
of Palmer and Bethlehem Townships. Ready in
May.
Easton Express p. 15
Tennis Nov. 21 1975
Northwood Racquet Club, located on Rt. 248, 1/4
mile south of Rt. 33, in Lower Nazareth Township
offers indoor tennis facilities.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Tennis Sept. 25 1975
Northwood Racquet Club in Palmer Township
ready for grand opening.
Easton Express p. 36, illus
Theaters - Eric Twin Theater June 25 1975
Eric Twin Theaters on 3rd Street, located near
Sheraton Inn, to open formally, Wednesday
evening, June 25, 1975. Shows: French Connection
Two and The Return of the Pink Panther.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Theaters - Eric Twin Theater June 26 1975
Eric Twin Theaters on 3rd Street, located near
Sheraton Inn, to open formally, Wednesday
evening, June 25, 1975. Shows: French Connection
Two and The Return of the Pink Panther.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Tobacco June 25 1975
Account of an old tobacco factory still operating at
Carversville, Bucks County.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Vandalism May 30 1975 A survey of vandalism in our schools. Easton Express p. 23, illus
Veterans of Foreign Wars May 13 1975
Lt. E.C. Baker Post #1290 celebrates 50th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Vietnamese Aug. 13 1975
Easton's first refugee families arrive and are
welcome by the community.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Vietnamese June 7 1975
Easton's first refugee families arrive and are
welcome by the community.
Easton Express p. 2
Vietnamese Sept. 6 1975
Easton's first refugee families arrive and are
welcome by the community.
Easton Express p. 17
Vitelli Family June 16 1975
Vitelli, Mrs. Alice (Tinker), unsuccessful candidate
for office of mayor, gives her view on seeking the
office.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Vitelli Family May 8 1975
Vitelli, Mrs. Alice (Tinker), unsuccessful candidate
for office of mayor, gives her view on seeking the
office.
Easton Express p. 15
Volunteers of America July 30 1975 An account of the work of the volunteers. Easton Express p. 15, illus
Waffle April 19 1975
Giant waffle made by students at the Lower
Nazareth Elementary School.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Walk for Development May 2 1975
Route and checkpoints announced; about 3,000
volunteers to march.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Warren Hospital - Addition July 3 1975 Groundbreaking for $3 million addition. Easton Express
Warren Hospital -
Demonstrations
Jan. 27 1975
Some 350 persons demonstrated in front of
Warren Hospital - sponsored by the Warren
County Right to Life Committee.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Wars - Vietnam War May 1 1975
War examined: financial, political, military and
moral.
Easton Express
pp. 12-13,
Illus
Wars - World War II -
Monument
Jan. 29 1975
Phillipsburg, NJ, 30 years and 9 months after
dedication , the honor roll for World War II,
located at Pursel Hill and Steel Hill was
rededicated with ceremonies.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Wars - World War II -
Monument
May 27 1975
World War II monument Phillipsburg, N.J.. 30
Years and 9 months after dedication, the honor
roll for World War II, located at Pursel Hill and
Steel Hill was rededicated with ceremonies.
Easton Express P. 42
Water - Authority April 23 1975
Easton Suburban Water Authority to cease
functioning. An account of its history.
Easton Express p. 1
Water - Substances April 19 1975
Supply in Easton-Phillipsburg area has minute
cancer-causing substances. But no evidence that
the amount is in sufficient concentration to cause
alarm.
Easton Express p. 1
Water - Substances April 3 1975
Supply in Easton-Phillipsburg area has minute
cancer-causing substances. But no evidence that
the amount is in sufficient concentration to cause
alarm.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Welfare Office - Employees Feb. 19 1975
Welfare workers from two unions picketed Public
Assistance headquarters on South Riverside Drive,
protesting poor working conditions in their new
building which opened last April (1974).
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Williams Township - Crimes Feb. 19 1975
Mrs. Shirley Smith held robber at gun point until
police arrived.
Easton Express p. 13
Williams Township - Crimes Feb. 20 1975
Three men had robbed A&P supermarket and
15th and Northampton Streets.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Williams Township - Heritage
Day
July 23 1975
Heritage day to be ovserved August 2 at Fire
Company No. 1 Hall.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Wilson Borough - Parks Jan. 14 1975
To buy property at 2201 Northampton St.,
adjacent to park for a community center. Cost
approximately $35,000.
Easton Express p. 11
Wilson Borough - Parks March 11 1975
Council agrees not to purchase property at 2201
Northampton Street for a community center.
Easton Express p. 1
Wilson Borough - Police
March 8,
13, 14, 15
1975
Police-mayor controversy still smoldering. At
present time no chief or ranking officer for the
police department.
Easton Express
p. 17
p. 1
p. 17
p. 21
Wilson High School - Faculty Oct. 16 1975 Pellen, Max F. Retired Wilson school teacher. Obit. Easton Express p. 38
Wilson School District -
Superintendents
Dec. 6 & 17 1975 Stanley L. Kessler, superintendent, resigns. Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 17, illus
Wind Gap - Bicentennial April 26 1975
Slate Belt Bicentennial to feature a slate village for
bicentennial tours.
Easton Express p. 20
Women's Council of the Lehigh
Valley
Oct. 1 1975
Held a 2 - day series of meetings on equal rights
for women at the ABE Airport's Glass Terrace
Room.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Wrestling Dec. 15 1975 First girl wrestler in Pa. Easton Express p. 1
Wrestling Nov. 11 1975
Easton Junior High girl wrestler Melanie Stettz
loses in debut.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
X-Ray Laboratory May 24 1975 Califon, N.J. claims nation's oldest x-ray
laboratory.
Easton Express p. 34, illus
Y.M.C.A. - History Aug. 15 1975 Brief history. Easton Express p. 6, illus
Y.W.C.A. May 3 1975
Teenagers find drinking in Phillipsburg can mean
night in jail.
Easton Express p. 31, illus
Y.W.C.A. - Fires Nov. 10 1975
Fire of electrical origin at 41 N. 3rd St. on first
floor.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Zarnas, Gus Feb. 12 1975
The father of wrestling of Easton High School
became the second resident of the Lehigh Valley
to be elected to the Hall of Fame of the National
Football Foundation.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
A.B.E. Airport April 29 1976
Airport setting up telephone information program
to help foreign-speaking visitors.
Easton Express p. 23
A.B.E. Airport Aug. 25 1976
30th year festivities at A.B.E. Wilfred M. "Wiley"
Post commemorates 30 years as manager.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
A.B.E. Airport Dec. 10 1976
A mobile passenger bridge now being used at
airport.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Aeronautics May 29 1976
George Pelechic of Harmony Township and Ralph
DiMaria of Hackettstown assemble a homemade
single engine airplane.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Aging Sept. 29 1976
Bureau of Aging moves to new location from 15 N.
2nd St. to 204 Northampton St.
Easton Express p. 14
Aging Sept. 30 1976
Bureau of Aging moves to new location from 15 N.
2nd St. to 204 Northampton St.
Easton Express p. 17
Agriculture Oct. 6 1976
Open House for Northampton County farms
sponsored by Northampton County Agricultural
Association and the Northampton-Monroe County
Farmers Association.
Easton Express p. 21
Allentown Fair Aug. 14 1976
Donnie and Marie Osmond, part of the Osmond
family Show, make a big hit.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Allentown Fair Aug. 7 1976 Tony Orlando and Dawn appear at fair. Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Memorials May 24 1976
Borough of Alpha unveils a bronze war memorial
of Korean War at its annual Memorial Day
exercises.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Art - Galleries July 31 1976
Hare Editions located at
32 N. Third Street opened by Timothy Hare.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Artists May 5 1976
Artist Anton Schiavone sculpts a papier-mache
representation of the Pieta.
Easton Express p. 8, illus.
Bakeries Aug. 3 1976
Obituary - William Schaible, former secretary of
Schaible's Bakery.
Easton Express p. 26, illus.
Ballet March 18 1976
Wilson girl, Cheryl Mendall of 2428 Alder Street,
age 16, hopes to be a ballerina.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Bangor, PA - Artists May 5 1976
Artist, Anton Schiavone sculpts a papier-mache
representation of the Pieta.
Easton Express p. 8, illus.
Bangor, PA - Residents. Feb. 13 1976
Former Bangor resident, Richarad Fusakic, was
held in Angola for 12 days. Pilot was released and
spent several days with family before returning to
Florida where he is employed by World Aviation,
Inc.
Easton Express p.1.
Bangor, PA - Residents. Feb. 24 1976
Former Banfor resident, Richard Fusakic, was held
in Angola for 12 days. Pilot was released and
spent several days with family before returning to
Florida where he is employed by World Aviation,
Inc.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Bangor, PA - Residents.
June 26,
1976.
1976
Miss Josephine Farace served as Easton Express
reporter for 60 years.
Easton Express p. 17.
Bath, - Bicentennial. April 1 1976
Dignitaries from Bath, England visit citizens of
Bath, PA, for part of the town's Bicentennial
program.
Easton Express pg. 13.
Bath, -Bicentennial. April 14 1976
Dignitaries from Bath, England visit citizens of
Bath, Pa. as part of the town's Bicentennial
program.
Easton Express pg. 17.
Beauty Contest
June 14,
1976
1976
Miss Pennsylvania of 1976 is Marie Margaret
McLaughlin, she was the former Miss Lehigh
Valley.
Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Bell - Easton's Liberty.
Jul. 3,
1976.
1976
Liberty Bell of Northampton County to be used on
July 8 celebration in Centre Square.
Easton Express p. 15.
Belvedere - N.J. Aug. 6 1976
Home of Myrtle Valentine on Dupue Street
became unfit for occupancy in June. Board of
Health ordered it cleaned within a month. Later
home was padlocked. She lived in house 62 years
and had countless cats and dogs.
Easton Espress p. 1, illus.
Belvedere, N.J. - Education. April 14 1976
High School pupils strike on the cancellation of the
School Spring Festival, brought on by a teacher's
job action.
Easton Express p. 1.
Belvidere, N.J. - Churches.
May 22,
1976.
1976
United Methodist Church marks 50th anniversary.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. 2, illus.
Belvidere, N.J. - Education April 13 1976
High School pupils strike on the cancellation of the
School Spring Festival, brought on by a teacher's
job action. School board agreed to schedule event
at a later date.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Belvidere, N.J. - Officials Feb. 3 1976
Outgoing Easton Police Chief, John Young, is hired
by Belvidere Council as their new Chief of Police.
Some protests cited.
Easton Express p. 1.
Bethlehem Township, PA - Tax Aug. 10 1976
Township commissioners enacted a mercantile tax
to bring in additional revenue.
Easton Express p. 17
Bethlehem Township, PA. -
Census
June 25,
1976
1976
U.S. Census Bureau taking a special census in
Bethlehem Township.
Easton Express p. 13
Bicentennial - Balls Jan. 2 1976
Easton Becentennial Commission held a ball at
Hotel Easton. Palmer Township Historical Society
held a ball in Palmer Shopping Mall.
Express p. 8, illus.
Bicentennial - Clown July 13 1976
Balloons the clown performs at various
celebrations. Clown is Neal Felinel, 16, of 2016
Stocker Mill Road.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bicentennial - Drama May 7 1976
4th graders toured other schools and presented
their Becentennial show "The Story of America."
Express p. 6, illus.
Bicentennial - Pageants April 9 1976
July 8th pageant at Centre Square organized and
directed by Evelyn Bellis Gulick. An account of the
writing and persons involved.
Express p. 7, illus.
Bicentennial - Pageants July 7 1976
Celebration in Centre Square with the
reenactment of the reading of the Declaration of
Independence on July 8.
Express p. 11, illus.
Bicentennial - Pageants July 8 1976
Celebration in Centre Square with the
reenactment of the reading of the Delaration of
Independence on July 8.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bicentennial - Pageants July 9 1976
Celebration in Centre Square with the
reenactment of the reaading of the Declaration of
Independence on July 8.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bicentennial - Pageants March 1 1976
Sister Theresa Benedict, a teacher at Notre Dame
High School, creates colonial costumes.
Express p. 14, illus.
Bicentennial - Publications June 29 1976 Easton Express published special historical section. Express
Bicentennial - Quilts June 7 1976
Easton flag design on quilt created by Ms. Carolyn
Strausser and Mrs. Arlene Zengulis. Quilted by
women of St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Later
purchased by Mrs. Zengulis for $319.76 dollars.
Express p. 24, illus.
Bicentennial - Students July 2 1976
West Easton teenagers paint the South 24th
bridge in Wilson red, white, and blue.
Express p. 17, illus.
Bicentennial - Students May 13 1976
Pupils, in cooperation with D.I.G., are filling empty
store windows with their colorful projects.
Express p. 14, illus.
Bicentennial - Tours April 3 1976
Visitors to the area can obtain and have stamped
a "Passport to History" booklet. Stamps from 12
different centers qualify a bearer for a
Bicentennial medallion at the Chamber of
Commerce office.
Express p. 19, illus.
Bicentennial - Wagon Train June 11 1976
Palmer Township to greet wagon train on June 30.
Route of train is shown.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bicentennial - Wagon Train June 30 1976
Wagon train arrives July 1, 1976. Will camp on
grounds of Easton Area High School.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bicentennial Beauty Contest April 12 1976
Cynthia Flick of Lower Nazareth Township selected
Miss Bicentennial of Northampton County.
Express p. 23, illus.
Bicentennial Celebration Feb. 9 1976
Description of a coloring book designed by a
Williams Township student, Josep Reighn.
Express
Bicentennial Celebrations July 6 1976
An account of events in the area and of July 4th
observances.
Express p. 1
Bicentennial Music April 12 1976
Choral festival held in Kirby Field House, Lafayette
College. Conducted by Dr. John D. Raymond.
Express p. 23, illus.
Blight, Fight the May 18 1976
Program evaluated on its effectiveness for Easton.
Slogan created by Mayor Henry J. Schultz.
Express p. 17, illus.
Blue Laws Dec. 20 1976 Shoppers in Easton area ignore Sunday Blue Law. Express p. 1, illus.
Boehm, Edward Marshall Nov. 19 1976
Porcelain sculptures on display in Palmer Park
Mall at Musselman's Jewelers.
Express p. 12
Boxing Jan. 30 1976
Easton's Larry Holmes scored a technical knockout
over Joe Ghoeston in 8th round at Kirby Field
House, Lafayette College. Fans disappointed as
fight is stopped by referee.
Express p. 1, illus.
Boxing May 28 1976
Easton heavyweight boxer Larry Holmes is
featured in the May 31 issue of Sports Illustrated.
Express p. 27, illus.
Boys Club of Easton Jan. 14 1976
Account of its work with the education of its
members.
Express p. A-6, illus.
Braden's Flying Service April 6 1976
Edwin S. Braden, aviation leader in the Lehigh
Valley and owner of Bradens Airport on Route 115
in Forks Township, is honored by friends at a
surprise party. An account of his flying activities
and the airport.
Express p. 17, illus.
Bridges, misc. April 2 1976
Lower Saucon Township officials asked County
Commissioners to remove the historical stone
bridge at Meadow Road, later to replace it. Others
want it preserved.
Express p. 11
Bright Family Aug. 18 1976
James Bright and wife Barbara first African-
Americans to be hired at Easton Area School
District.
Express p. 21, illus.
Bus Terminals Oct. 4 1976
Interim depot at 154 Northampton Street was
formerly Bennett's Hardware Store
Express p. 15
Bus Terminals Sept. 13 1976
City seeks new site for bus terminal now housed
at Hotel Easton which opened Sept. 2, 1975, and
suddenly closed on Friday Sept. 10
Express p. 1
Bus Transportation Oct. 7 1976 Night bus service ends in Easton and Allentown Express p. 21
Business - Laundries Feb. 21 1976
An account of the laundry and dry cleaning firm
Mary MacIntosh Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services
Express p. 33, illus.
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Stores
Feb. 12 &
13
1976
Grant's 5 & !0 cent stores in the Easton area to
close due to company's debts.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Stores Feb. 25 1976
Grant's 5 & 10 Cent Stores to close in the Easton
Area due to company's debts.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Stores March 31 1976
Grant's 5 & 10 Cent stores in the Easton Area to
close due to company's debts.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Stores Nov. 23 1976
Green's 5 & 10 Cent Store to close by Jan. 8
Located at 327 Northampton Street for 45 years.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Dec. 23 1976
Northampton National Bank to merge with First
National Bank of Allentown.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks March 25 1976
Lafayette Trust Co. opens its 12,000 square foot
building along South 4th Street.
Easton Express p. 7 illus.
Business - Banks March 26 1976
Lafayette Trust Co. opens its 12,000 square foot
building along South 4th Street consisting of new
office and drive -in facilities.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 25 1976
Binney & Smith wins "Symbol of Excellence"
award from Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Easton Express p. 38 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith Oct. 2 1976
Binney & Smith places its New York offices in
Forks Township. New building contains 50,000
square feet. Description.
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Business - Bixler's June 30 1976
Bixler's to open a jewelry store in downtown
Bethlehem in October to be located at 512 Main
St.
Easton Express p. 38 illus.
Business - Bixler's Nov. 13 1976 Bixler's Jewelry store in Bethlehem at 512 Main St. Easton Express p. 37
Business - Bookstores Aug. 17 1976
Mayor Schultz vows to remove adult book store
from the town.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Breweries April 24 1976
Lehigh Valley brewery, F&M Schaefer Brewing
Company, to double annual beer capacity to fine
million barrels.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Business - Department Stores Feb. 6 1976
Hess Brothers Department store chain plans to
open a 15,000 square- foot addition to its Palmer
Park Mall in the late spring.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Department Stores June 18 1976
Hess Palmer Malle store acquires a steel-plated
sculpture for parking lot. 12ft. High by 51/2 ton
steel-plated orange sculpture spelling LOVE.
Easton Express p. 15 illus.
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Dec. 23 1976
Last day of Pomeroy Store. City Council begged
owners to stay in Easton. Store was formerly
Laubach's Dept. Store.
Express illus.
Business - Food Stores Jan. 10 1976
Tom Bright, owner of Bright's Food Center. Also
sells "soul food". First blsck member of the Lehigh
Wholesale Grocery Co.
Easton Express p. 34 illus.
Business - Food Stores July 16 1976
Sal Panto and son open new meat market at 700
Cattell Street.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Business - Gift Stores Oct. 7 1976
Dennis Gift House. Pennsylvania location at 25th
Street Shopping Center (former Grant's location).
Grand opening, Oct. 8
Easton Express p. 52 illus.
Business - Gift Stores Oct. 9 1976
Dennis Gift House, Pennsylvania location at 25th
Street Shopping Center ( former Grant's location).
Grand opening.
Easton Express p. 35 illus.
Business - Hardware Stores Dec. 22 1976 Hay Hardware Store destroyed by fire. Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Hardware Stores March 13 1976
G. Piscitello & Sons, 2300 Wood St., Wilson is a
home center and caters to the do-it-yourselfer.
Easton Express p. 29 illus.
Business - Hardware Stores March 6 1976
Miller's Hardware Store, 1712 Butler Street is an
old-fashioned business. An account of its business
since 1928.
Easton Express p. 29 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 15 1976
Hotel Easton. A brief history. Kitchen to be closed
out due to health inspection by city.
Easton Express p. 25 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 6 1976
Emery's Restaurant, formerly Trembler's
Restaurant opened by Thomas and Shirley Emery.
Easton Express p. 44 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 4 1976
The Charlemagne, a new restaurant located off
Sunrise Boulevard, Mount Bethel, R.D. 1 operated
by Dr. Ralph Ginter and wife, Bea.
Easton Express p. 33 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. July 10 1976
Swiftwater Inn, now 198 years old. An account of
its history, some of its famous guests.
Easton Express p. 29 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. June 17 1976
Pavilion, now reopens as a deafood restaurant.
Renamed The Seafare Pavilion. History of the
restaurant.
Easton Express p. 23
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 27 1976
Hotel Lafayette coffee shop sold by owners, Joan
and Harold Kist. An account of their experiences.
Easton Express p. 33 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Nov. 26 1976 Hotel Easton. A brief history. Easton Express p.1
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Nov. 30 1976 Hotel Easton. A brief history. Easton Express p. 17
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Oct. 30 1976
Trembler's Restaurant at 7 N. 3rd St. in Centre
Square purchased by Phillipsburg couple, Thelma
and Shirley Emery. Renamed Emery's Restaurant.
Easton Express p. 41 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Oct. 30 1976
Stockertown Inn, Stockertown, Pa. Inn still has
the aura of the "old days"/ Was a stagecoach
stop. Brief history.
Easton Express p. 40 illus.
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Jan. 17 1976
Ingersoll-Rand compressors play a major role at a
new stadium in Hawaii - Aloha Stadium.
Easton Express p. 29 illus.
Business - Ingersoll-Rand June 3 1976
A special audit of the company discloses payola or
illegal, imprpoer or questionable payments in the
last 5 years.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Insurance Oct. 4 1976
Lehr, John H. Head of Brown & Williams Insurance
Company. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Lehigh Inc. July 9 1976
Establishes the Victaulic company of America; an
iron casting plant on 82 acres in Forks Township.
Easton Express p. 19
Business - Mack Printing Co. July 21 1976
Mack Printing Co. holds 50-year observance of the
laying of cornerstone of building. Brief history of
company.
Express p. 40
Business - Motorcycles May 6 1976
New store for motorcycle sales opens at 1517
Northampton Street - Pro Sport Kawasaki.
Express p. 46, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 3 1976
Jazz artist living in Phillipsburg is trying to organize
local talent. Abdul Ali, African American musician,
has an extensive musical background. He says
there is no jazz in Easton.
Express p. 10, illus.
Business - Orr's Department
Store
March 30 1976
Opens restaurant in Orr's Store at Bethlehem -
called the Monocacy Room
Express p. 10, illus.
Business - Paper Industry Nov. 22 1976
Flock Industries Inc. of Phillipsburg, NJ, has
explosive blast that injures 5 employees
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Petroleum Industry Dec. 27 1976
Easton fuel agency Veit Oil Co., Inc. sold to Agway
Petroleum of Phillipsburg, NJ
Express p. 13
Business - Photography April 20 1976
Larry Fink of Lower Mt. Bethel Township is noted
photographer
Express p. 8, illus.
Business - Plants/Flowers June 19 1976 The Bloom Room at 247 1/2 Northampton St. Express p. 31, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Feb. 26 1976
Easton Mall South - a five-store "minimall" will be
constructed by George and Jack Chartier to be
adjacent to MacDonalds restaurant
Express p. 2
Business - Shopping Malls March 17 1976
Easton Mall South - a five-store "minimall" will be
constructed by George and Jack Chartier to be
adjacent to MacDonalds restaurant
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Nov. 16 1976
Easton Mall South - a five-store "minimall" will be
constructed by George and Jack Chartier to be
adjacent to MacDonalds restaurant
Express p. 17
Business - Shopping Malls Oct. 2 1976
Lehigh Valley Shopping Mall has grand opening set
for Oct. 5. Description of various stores.
Express p. 21, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Oct. 25 1976
Opening of new store at Hillcrest Mall - Channel
Home Center. Has Henri LaMothe, daredevil diver,
as part of grand opening.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - SI Handling Systems,
Inc.
July 21 1976
Forks Township plant has developed a
revolutionary new machine for warehouses where
goods ae packed and shipped to retail outfits. It is
called ITEMATIC, essentially an enormous vending
machine linked to master computer.
Express p. 21, illus.
Business - Slate Industry April 9 1976
Flory company in Bangor were pioneers in the
industry
Express p. 11, illus.
Business - Sports Oct. 9 1976
Mountain Shop. Forks speciality shop on Route
115 caters to sports of the great outdoors. Owner
teaches Wilderness classes at Community College.
Express p. 35, illus.
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Nov. 11 1976
Palmer Township Bicentennial Committee and
Business and Professional Association unveiled
two historical markers along the Wm. Penn
Highway on grounds of Easton Area High School.
Markers honor Taylor-Wharton Plant and the
highway.
Express p. 23, illus.
Business - Upholsterers May 19 1976 Easton Upholstery celebrates 50 years in business Express p. 22, illus.
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
April 13 1976
Wilson Borough firm received this year's
Distinguished Citizens Award from Easton Sales
and Marketing Executives. Brief history.
Express p. 92, illus.
Business - Welding June 12 1976
P. H. Barron Welding shop at 684 Northampton St.
robbed.
Express p. 1, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Feb. 20 1976 Fire guts historical Baker Warehouse. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Caflin, Francis P. July 3 1976
Flag (15 x 25 ft ) given to him on EHS graduation in
1925 displayed in july on hallway wall at court
house. His birthday was july 4.
Easton Express p. 1 illus
Canals and canaling Dec. 23 1976
Replica of canal boat made in Wayne County is
made for Lehigh Canal to sail up and down in Hugh
Moore Parkway
Express p. 1, illus.
Candle (Centre Square) Feb. 6 1976
Peace Candle not put up for Christmas 1975 due
to improvements at the circle. Repairs to the
candle to be estimated at $3,000 - $4,000 before
erecting another year.
Express p. 18
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 5 1976
Peace Candle to be put up this year after a year's
absence. A remodeling job was necessary to make
it usable.
Express p. 17, illus.
Carter, Jimmy April 19 1976
Presidential candidate opens office on 2nd floor of
the Jacob Mayer building in Centre Square
Express p. 22
Carter, Jimmy April 9 1976
Visits Northampton Community Center as a guest
of the Northampton County Democratic
Committee fund raising dinner.
Express p. 1, illus.
Cemeteries June 1 1976
County Commissioners maintain a cemetery in
Lower Nazareth Township for burial of inmates
who leave no relations. Formerly called Potters
Field..
Express p. 19
Centre Square March 18 1976
Someone with the spirit of St. Patrick's Day
contributed a quantity of green dye to the pool in
Centre Square.
Express p. 1
Centre Square - Trees May 20 1976
High wind fells a 60-foot tree in the Circle. It was
the oldest and the largest in the Circle.
Express p. 21
Cheese Nov. 20 1976
Calandra family are cheesemakers. Plant located
in Upper Nazareth Township.
Express p. 33, illus.
Chess Oct. 15 1976
Eastonian Timothy W. Taylor won PA Chess
Championship in Philadelphia
Express p. 12
Churches - Baptist Sept. 20 1976
Shiloh Baptist Church - dedicated new church at
Mauch Chunk and Reynolds street.
Easton Express p. 23 illus.
Churches - Episcopal June 2 1976 Trinity Episcopal Church observes "Pet Sunday". Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Churches - Lutheran - Arndt's July 12 1976
Arndt's Lutheran Church marks the church's
sesquicentennial and founders day with
ceremonies on July 11, 1976.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Churches - Reformed Sept. 25 1976
Rev. Frederick W. Shafer marks 40 years pastorate
to St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Express p. 9
Churches - St. Anthony's May 18 1976
St. Anthony's Church seeking friends to aide Italian
quake victims.
Easton Express p. 19
Churches - St. John's Lutheran June 1 1976 An account of the church's Senior Citizen Center. Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Clothing Stores Aug. 16 1976
Mon-Tot Specialities -- a maternity and children's
clothing store opens at 408 Northampton St. at
the former location of the Eagle Youth Centre.
p. 28
Clothing Stores Sept. 3 1976
London Shop: Men's clothing store in downtown
Easton plans to stay in its new quarters at 339
Northampton St.
Express-Times p. 7, illus.
Clothing Trade Jan. 17 1976
Country Miss:
Women's apparel in Forks Township does first-
rate quality operations. Description of firm's
operation.
Express-Times p. 34, illus.
Clubs - American Association of
University Women
May 18 1976
The Easton branch celebrates 50 years on May
18th with a dinner at Northampton County
Country Club. Brief history.
Easton Express P. 13 illus.
Clubs - Eagles May 25 1976
Club of Forks Township has its license suspended
for 60 days. It had presented lewd and immoral
performances
Easton Express P. 17
Clubs - Woman's Feb. 2 1976
Woman's club of Easton observes its 75 years of
service to the community. Brief history of
organization.
Easton Express P. 10 Illus.
Clubs -Sertoma Jan. 13 1976
Honors Tillie Euphemia Shive, former Easton
Elementary teacher.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Cohen, Peter October 22 1976
Artist paints "Dance of Liberty" on South Bank
Street Mall wall as a Bicentennial Project
Easton Express P. 8 Illus.
Cohen, Peter Sept. 27 1976
Artist paints "Dance of Liberty" on South Bank
Street Mall wall as a Bicentennial Project
Easton Express P. 15 Illus.
Columbus Day October 11 1976
Two statues of Columbus wreathed by Knights of
Columbus. Statue at Sts. Philip and James School
and in Riverside Park
Easton Express P. 9 Illus.
Community Art League April 21 1976
An account of the Community Art League of
Easton, its history and its work in the community.
Easton Express p. 13
Computers July 21 1976
Forks township plant, S.I. Handling Systems, Inc.,
developed a revolutionary new machine for
warehouses, where goods are packed and shipped
to retail outfits. It is called ITEMATIC, essentially
an enormous vending machine linked to a master
computer.
Easton Express P. 21 Illus.
Concord Chamber Singers May 25 1976
Founded in Belvidere in 1968 by Blaine Shover.
An account of the history of the group.
Easton Express P. 10 Illus.
ConRail March 31 1976
Valley railroad executive, Robert C.Haldeman
views it as a disaster for the area.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Court House - New Dec. 16 1976
Time capsule behind the datestone (1860) of the
courthouse opened. Artifacts listed.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Court House - New July 3 1976
A 15X25 foot U.S. Flag owned by Francis P. Caflin
displayed on wall of hallway. Flag was a
graduation present when he graduated EHS 1925.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Court House - New - Expansion October 20 1976
Courthouse construction of parking garage in
trouble. Commissioners will not accept the
$150,000 concrete deck slabs that are 4 inches
too short.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Courtesy Patrol July 29 1976
Patrol of young people employed by the city to
feed nickels in overtime parking meters-to
encourage shopping downtown.
Easton Express P. 21 Illus.
Courtesy Patrol June 10 1976
Young students hired under the Federal Lehigh
Valley Manpower Program to provide information
in the downtown area of Easton. Nine week
program.
Easton Express P. 21
Crime - Drugs Dec. 13 1976 Eight arrested in Pocono raid. Easton Express p. 1
Crime - Drugs Dec. 14 1976 Eight arrested in Pocono raid. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Dairy Plants July 26 1976
Stocker Brothers Dairy.
Frederick L. Stocker, secretary and treasurer of
the firm killed in a one-car accident.
Easton Express p. 1
Deafness May 3 1976
The Larry Jarret House, 419 March St., functions in
connection with the Beebe Speech Clinic. It is a
temporary place of residence for the families of
deaf children who are being treated by the Clinic.
Express p. 23
Deafness May, 3 1976
The Larry Jarret House, 419 March St. functions in
connection with the Beebe Speech Clinic. It is a
temporary place of residence for the families of
deaf children who are being treated by the clinic.
Easton Daily Express p. 23
Delaware River - Bridge Sept. 23 1976
DIG joins in bridge protest over both bridges (free
and toll) being repaired at the same time.
Merchants and businessmen lodged formal
complaint.
Express p. 1, illus.
Delaware River - Bridge Sept. 28 1976
DIG joins in bridge protest over both bridges (free
and toll) being repaired at the same time.
Merchants and businessmen lodged formal
complaint.
Express p. 1
Department Stores Aug. 28 1976
Bamberger Store: Firm opens 3rd store in Pa. in
Lehigh Valley Mall at Whitehall Mall in Whitehall
Township at the intersection of Route 22 and
MacArthur Wood.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Department Stores Dec. 23 1976
Pomeroy's: Last day of sales December 24. To
close on Christmas Eve.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Department Stores Sept. 10 1976
Pomeroy's: West Wall of store in the South Bank
Street Mall to have a mural painted by Peter
Cohen, Monroe County artist, and volunteers.
Theme to be the words of the Declaration of
Independence.
Easton Express p. 9, illus.
District Attorneys Dec. 1 1976
Northampton Co. DA John E. Gallagher requests
that it be a full-time position - salary $44,000.
Express p. 15
District Attorneys Nov. 10 1976
Northampton Co. DA John E. Gallagher requests
that it be a full-time position - salary $44,000
Express p. 15
District Attorneys Oct. 28 1976
Northampton Co. DA John E. Gallagher requests
that it be a full-time position - salary $44,000.
Express p. 27
Doctors 23 Dec. 1976
Obituary of Dr. Robert Steward, Easton
pediatrician for 25 years.
Easton Express p. 16, illus.
Dogs April 21 1976
Mount Bethel has a tv star named Harold - a great
dane
Express p. 25, illus.
Douglas, Stephen A. Feb. 27 1976
Spoke in Easton during presidential campaign of
1860
Express
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
May 18 1976
New Chairman Fred A. Williams hopes to revive
market in square
Express p. 17, illus.
Durham Township Feb. 10 1976
An account of the Snug Haven Inn on Route 611.
Now owned by Darryl & Hank Billemery
Express p. 7, illus.
Easton Armory Jan. 26 1976
Plaques removed from Armory given to
Northampton County Historical Society. Plaques
contain list of names of men who served in local
guard unit in Worls War I.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Easton Express - Employees Jan. 2 1976
Edward P. Kennedy, veteran reporter, retires after
32 years of service; honored by Mayor Ashton
when he declared "Edward P. Kennedy Day" in
Easton.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Easton Express - Employees July 20 1976 Former editor Joseph H. Adleman dies. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Easton Hospital - Health Care
Plan
July 29 1976
Initiates Home Health Care Plan in cooperation
with visiting Nurse Association and Northampton
County Homemaker Health Aide Service.
Easton Express p. 24
Easton Hospital - Intensive Care Jan. 13 1976 10-bed intensive care unit opened. Express p. 18, illus
Easton Hospital - Malpractice May 15 1976
Surgical clamp left inside Hellertown man. Sues
Easton Hospital. Jerry Kardos wins case, 25
thousand dollars.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Hospital - thermometers Dec. 16 1976
Easton Hospital to use disposable temperature
thermometers
Easton Express p.57 illus.
Easton Hospital - Volunteers May 13 1976
Mrs.Leo Rosenbaum honored for 50 years of
service to the hospital.
Easton Express p. 14 illus.
Easton Hospital -Patients May 15 1976
Surgical clamp left inside Hellertown man. Jerry
Kardos sues Easton Hospital and wins case,25
thousand dollars.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Neighborhood Centers Aug. 5 1976
32 Children picket for ENC at Delaware Unity Way
Office at 214 Bushkill Street because the center
was being cut from United Fund.
Easton Express p.1 9, illus
Easton Public Library
Building
Oct 11 1976
Large tree crashes over two carsmin library
parking lot. Day of 60 mile per hour winds.
Easton Express P. 1 Ilus.
Easton, City of - Business May 7 1976
The city's new Commercial Action and Residential
Development task force want a nickname to
enliven Easton's image. Several names listed.
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - City Hall Dec. 7 1976
Mayor's office and other offices are redecorated
at a cost of $275,000
Express p. 19
Easton, City of - Employees May 25 1976
Identification cards bearing photographs and
fingerprints issued to all Easton employees
Express p. 18
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Dec. 1 1976
Easton, PA, historic downtown area designated by
executive director Vance Packard Jr. of PA Historic
Preservation, a branch of PA Historical and
Museum Commission
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Mayors April 13 1976
Mayor Schultz said his office door is always open.
Brief account of mayor's activitties since taking
office.
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Law enforcement
Dec. 3 1976
Area police have mixed reviews to the 10-year-old
Mirando rule. Identification card takes its name
from Ernesto Mirando.
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Jan. 22 1976
Mayor Ashton appointed members to the Easton
Redevelopment Authority on next to last day of
his term of office. New Mayor Schultz makes new
appointments. Solicitors back Schultz's choices.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Sept. 25 1976
Urban renewal project of Riverside Drive officially
ends
Easton Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Jan. 31 1976
Ferry St. at 4th - merchants on that block are
proud of the location
Express p. 28, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Union
Street
June 25 1976
Utility poles lifted from South Union St. Had been
controversy when street had been widened under
courthouse area renewal project. Mayor Schultz
"helped" to remove poles with aid of
Metropolitan Edison Co. crane.
Express p. 11, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Bank
Street
Oct. 22 1976
Mall wall has mural "Dance of Liberty" created by
artist Peter Cohen and volunteers from DIG and
South Side neighborhood center
Express p. 8, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Bank
Street
Sept. 27 1976
Mall wall has mural "Dance of Liberty" created by
artist Peter Cohen and volunteers from DIG and
South Side neighborhood cneter
Express p. 15, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
June 3 1976
Plans for the widening of Church St. between N.
3rd and 4th Streets to provide 12-foot lanes for
through traffic, parking spaces, and loading zones.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Names Jan. 28 1976
Easton City Council agreed to rename Ferry Street
during 1976 after the first American to die in the
Revolution - Crispus Attucks, a runaway African-
American slave killed on March 5, 1770, in Boston
Massacre.
Express p. 2
Easton, City of - Streets -
Sidewalks
March 27 1976
The first sidewalk was built for the convenience of
tavern customers of Opp's Tavern at 4th &
Northampton Streets. Ran from tavern to
Courthouse in Centre Square.
Express p. 33
Easton, City of - Streets - Third
Street
April 20 1976
Penn DOT plans for reconstructing and widening
South Third St. Bridge. Expected to cost $2 million.
Also outline of street projects for South Easton.
Express
p. 1, map p.
13
Easton, City of - Traffic Oct. 1 1976
Traffic changes planned by Penn DOT for
downtown Easton and College Hill
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - Traffic Oct. 5 1976
Penn DOT circle plan of traffic to be aired at
hearing at public library
Express p. 16
Easton, City of - Traffic Sept. 29 1976
Traffic changes planned by Penn DOT for
downtown Easton and College Hill
Express p. 13
Easton, South - Bicentennial July 27 1976
South Easton celebrates the bicentennial by
"salute to public servants."
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, South - Bicentennial July 28 1976
South Easton celebrates the Bicentennial at Heil
Park
Express p. 13, illus.
Education - Athletics April 23 1976
Retired trainers, Babe Michler and George
Andrews honored by Varsity E Club.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Education - Athletics April 26 1976
Retired trainers, Babe Michler and George
Andrews honored by Varsity E Club.
Easton Express p. 27 illus.
Education - Bands May 14 1976
Easton Area High School band gets new marching
and concert uniforms.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Education - Bands
Sept. 17,
1976
1976
Third annual Band Festival held by EAHS Band
called
First Flag Over the United Colonies Band Festival.
8 bands to compete.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Education - Curriculum - Spanish Aug. 9 1976
Easton Area High School Spanish teacher, Richard
Shipp, Jr. conducts cultural program by summer
study program for students in Mexico.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Education - Dramatics Jan. 27 1976
Easton Area High School will present an original
nusical comedy "Paragon!" written by Janet S.
Heller, English teacher and lyrics by EAHS Junior
Gary Schocker. Performances Feb. 5-7.
Easton Express p. 32
Education - Dramatics Oct. 2 1976
EAHS pupil and teacher collaborate on musical
"Busy Bodies". Janet Heller, English teacher and
student Gary Schocker - Heller wrote book,
Schocker composed the songs.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Education - Easton Junior High
School
Jan. 20 1976
Renobation plan for the school proposed. To
become a middle school for 6th and 7th grades.
Estimated cost $4, 345, 000.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Education - March School Feb. 20 1976
March School prepares a change in enrollment.
150 pupils from Wolf School to be transferred to
March next term. Building served as junior high
and elementary school until 1961, when
converted entirely to elementary.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
Nov. 3 1976
Dr. Richard C. Richardson, Jr., its first president,
plans to leave for a post in Arizona.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Education - Northampton
County Area Community
College.
June 25 1976
Metal sculpture created by Paul Harryn, a 1975
graduate, placed in courtyard.
Easton Express illus.
Encaphalitis April 2 1976 Virus is active in the Pocono area. Express p. 1
Family Service Association March 5 1976 Social Security League has its name changed. Easton Express
Farley, James June 10 1976
Obit. June 10, 1976. Spoke in Easton on April 20,
1937 at the height of the New Deal. He dedicated
Easton's $250,000 Post Office addition.
Postmaster Henry C. Schultz, introduced Farley.
Easton Express p. 41
Fasting Jan. 9 1976
Two Easton men, Frank D'Angelo, and Guy Gray
fast during holiday week in Georgia for world's
hungry.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Federal Credit Union March 8 1976
Operated by Easton Area Neighborhood Center-
an account of its activities. Also under: South Side
Neighborhood Center.
Easton Express P. 19
Fermor-Hesketh, Lady and Lord July 9, 10 1976
Lady Christina, widow of Lord Hesketh and sons
part of Easton's Bicentennial Festivities.
Easton Express
Fires Feb. 5 1976
Al's Beef House at 14 N. 3rd. St. and other
businesses in the rear of buildings at N. 3rd St. &
Centre Square destroyed by fire. Bartender
Thomas J. Gilbert Co-owner of the Beef House is
charged with arson.
Express p. 13
Fires Jan. 16 1976
Al's Beef House at 14 N. 3rd. St. and other
businesses in the rear of buildings at N. 3rd St. &
Centre Square destroyed by fire. Bartender
Thomas J. Gilbert Co-owner of the Beef House is
charged with arson.
Express p. 1, illus
Firth, Florence March 1 1976
Retired Phillipsburg school teacher taught in
Hawaii. She was a poet. Obit.
Easton Express p. 20
Flag - Stamp July 7 1976
John Cassidy has published a business-sized
envelope bearing a portrait of George Taylor. If
U.S. Government accepts Easton Flag as a stamp -
these envelopes should be used.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Flags Feb. 16 1976
Easton flag presented to President Gerald Ford by
Easton School Band at Fort Myers.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Flags June 30 1976
Easton flag presented by Donald Diehl, Easton
Express editor to area congressman and a
presidential assistant. Ceremonies held in U.S.
Senator Hugh Scott's office in Washington.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Flu - 1918 Dec. 14 1976
An account of the World War I disease and its toll
on the Easton area and Phillipsburg area. Jim
Shelly writes the story in his column.
Easton Express p. 29
Folk Singer Oct. 5 1976
Judy Collins. Folk singer appears at Lafayette
College.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Forks Township - Bicentennial Aug. 10 1976
Due to breach of interest by township residents
toward a Bicentennial Parade, the committee
rescheduled the parade as a Fireman's Parade.
Easton Express p. 17
Forks Township - Bicentennial Aug. 23 1976
Celebrates Forks Township Heritage day with
parade and festivities.
Easton Express p. 19
Freedom Train Aug. 27 1976
Visit of the train to Bethlehem pakced in visitors -
6000 persons wait in line for 3 hours to view it.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Freedom Train Aug. 28 1976
Visit of the train to Bethlehem pakced in visitors -
6000 persons wait in line for 3 hours to view it.
Easton Express p. 17
Freedom Train July 23 1976
Visit of the train to Bethlehem pakced in visitors -
6000 persons wait in line for 3 hours to view it.
Easton Express p. 9
Games Aug. 28 1976
"Throwing Star" is either a dart game or lethal
weapon. Item manufactured in Allentown is
declared a lethal weapon by state officials.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Glendon - Police April 2 1976
Borough to abolish its two-man, part-time police
force. Would rely on State Police patrols.
Express p. 9
Glendon - Police Jan. 9 1976
Glendon Borough Civic Association gives Glendon
its first police car.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Go-Go Dancers Sept. 18 1976
Male and female go-go dancers perform at lounge
- "we were lounge" in Bloomsbury, N.J.
Easton Express p. 27, illus
Gracedale - Cemetery June 1 1976
County Commissioners maintain a cemetery in
Lower Nazareth Township for burial of inmates
who leave no relations. Formerly called Potters
Field.
Easton Express p. 19
Gracedale - Standards Nov. 6 1976
Institution opened in February will need further
renovations. County Commissioners are irked.
Easton Express p. 17
Gracedale - Standards Oct. 7 1976
Institution opened in February will need further
renovations. County Commissioners are irked.
Easton Express p. 21
Gracedale - Standards Sept. 16 1976
Institution opened in February will need further
renovations. County Commissioners are irked.
Easton Express p. 213
Gracedale - Standards Sept. 27 1976
Institution opened in February will need further
renovations. County Commissioners are irked.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Greeks Oct. 20 1976
The 4th annual Greek festival of the Community of
Annunciation Hellenic Orthodox Church at 20th
and Hay Streets, Wilson.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Guitar Nov. 15 1976
Eddie Alkire finally gets his dream - an Electric
Hawaiian Guitar.
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Hay's Cemetery Aug. 25 1976
Vandals damage many tombstones dating from
Revolutionary times.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Health and Building Codes Dec. 14 1976
Health and building codes are being enforced by
city of Easton. Many restaurants, taverns and
eating places are being inspected.
Easton Express p. 11
Horses July 3 1976
Lower Mt. Bethel Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Leh
own and operate a quarterhorse farm.
Easton Express p. 29, illus
Housing - S. 3rd & Ferry Streets Nov. 10 1976
Chartiers, N.Y. firm plan a high-rise senior citizen
apartment complex at South Third and Ferry
Streets. To cost $4 million; 10 stories high; 100
single-bedroom apartments.
Easton Express p. 15
Hugh Moore Parkway -
Canalboat
Dec. 21 1976
A 15 ft. canal freight boat is to lie placed in the
Lehigh Canal for use in the Parkway. The redwood
boat cost $10,000 and was made in Wayne
County.
Easton Express p. 1
Jacobsburg - Historical Society Aug. 18 1976
Project by Jacobsburg Historical Society to
excavate 19th century tannery.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Journalists Aug. 4 1976
Swedish journalists: Ms. Christina Paemgren and
Neil Goldstein visit Easton, take pictures of
Northampton Street and its citizens. To be
published in Swedish magazine "VI."
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Jury Duty Feb. 21 1976
Selection changed in 1971 - names now selected
at random. An account of the process.
Express p. 13, illus
Juvenile Home June 24 1976
Designed as a temporary shelter for only a 72
hour stay. Some juveniles sent to Childrens home
for foster care. Officer Howey and Fraccica
suggest that a larger facility be found near or in
Easton. One suggestion was the Wolf School.
Easton Express p. 21
Kayak Racing in Hugh Moore
Park
Oct. 14 1976
Easton could become home of one of the top
whitewater areas. Race held on a section of
Lehigh Canal and Lehigh River.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Kennedy, Edward P. Jan. 2 1976
Edward P. Kennedy, veteran reporter, retires after
32 years service; honored by Mayor Ashton when
he declared "Edward P. Kennedy Day" in Easton.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Knight, Eric May 5 1976
Author's widow speaks to the 7th grade at Easton
Area Junior High School.
Easton Express p. 13
Lafayette College - Housing April 29 1976
Construction of 38 dwelling units being
constructed on Sullivans Lane for war veterans
attending Lafayette College.
Express
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
Feb. 12 1976
Field House street parking is a problem for
neighbors.
Express p. 6
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
March 3 1976
Field House street parking is a problem for
neighbors.
Express p. 21, illus.
Lafayette College - Radio Station
WJRH
Dec. 3 1976
Radio station in Hogg Hall is a 10-watt station
manned by students.
Express p. 13, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors June 7 1976
U. S. Sec. of Treasury William E. Simon delivers
commencement address.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA April 1 1976
Under the leadership of Raymond Baurkot,
Lebanese-Americans of Easton plan to meet U.N.
Ambassador William Scranton concering the
peace-keeping force in Lebanon.
Express p. 1
Lehigh Valley Legal Services Inc. June 17 1976
Agency switched from paid personnel to volunteer
workers. An account of its past services.
Express p. 23
Little Stone House Feb. 26 1976 Museum leased to Easton group for preservation Express p. 13, illus.
Little Stone House June 10 1976
Students of 3rd grade at Hay School, Wilson, make
an afghan for the Little Stone House.
Express P. 11, illus.
Little Stone House Nov. 30 1976
House at 5th and Ferry Streets has been entered
in the PA Inventory of Historic Places. An account
of its history.
Express
p.1 & 17,
illus.
Lower Mt. Bethel April 20 1976
Larry Fink of Lower Mt. Bethel Township is a
noted photographer.
Express p. 8, illus.
Lower Mt. Bethel Oct. 20 1976
Residents of the Township are firm in their fight
toward the proposed Little Martins Creek
Reservoir.
Express p. 1
Macing Jan. 2 1976
Northampton County Prothonotary, Ernest J.
DiSalvatore accused of macing his employees.
Arraigned before magistrate David Reibman.
Easton Express p. 1
Macing Jan. 3 1976
Northampton County Prothonotary, Ernest J.
DiSalvatore accused of macing his employees.
Arraigned before magistrate David Reibman.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Mauch Chunk April 3 1976
Name of first white child born in Mauch Chunk --
Josiah White Erskine Hazard George Augustus
Frederick Otto Brink.
Easton Express p. 3
Meck, Dr. Allan S. Feb. 28 1976
Former Pastor of St. Mark's Reformed Church -
obit.
Express p. 6
Meilinger, James J. Jr. July 26 1976
Meilinger, James J. Jr. says: Death threats forced
him to seek refuge in Canada after dumping his
airplane in Delaware River.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Memorial Day June 1 1976
Parade scheduled for Sunday morning by Veterans
groups. Church officials objected to day and hour.
Most church attendance was not hampered by
parade.
Easton Express p. 17
Meyner, Helen S. June 7 1976
Receives honorary degree of doctor of laws from
Lafayette College.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Meyner, Robert Oct. 22 1976
Former Governor of New Jersey ordered by state
to repay $48,000 in pension funds.
Easton Express p. 1
Meyner, Robert Sept. 16 1976
Former Governor of New Jersey ordered by state
to repay $48,000 in pension funds.
Easton Express p. 1
Millbrook, N.J. Oct. 4 1976
Village life recreated and town preserved through
the Millbrook Village Society and the National
Park Service.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Money - 2 Dollar Bills April 12 1976
Residents of the area rush to obtain 2 dollar bills
put in circulation. The bill was discontinued in
1966.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Money - 2 Dollar Bills April 14 1976
Residents of the area rush to obtain 2 dollar bills
put in circulation. The bill was discontinued in
1966.
Easton Express p. 1
Monument - Spanish American
War
June 12 1976
Monument on lawn of County Prison marked by
vandals.
Easton Express p. 4, illus
Murder Feb. 13 1976
Czech murder-suicide--Karel Zigka and wife from
the Czech mission in New York City. Story told by
Joseph Frolik, a Czech intelligence agent.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder June 8 - 22 1976 The Laros murder. Easton Sentinel
Nazareth, Pa. - Lottery June 26 1976
Stanley E. Werkheiser won 100,000 dollars in the
Pa. lottery.
Easton Express p. 17
Nevin Family April 7 1976 Obituary of Samuel Williamson Nevin. Easton Express p. 6, illus
North. Co. Country Clubs July 31 1976 Opening of the country club's new golf course. Easton Express p. 29
Northampton Co., PA - Home
Rule Charter
April 12 1976
Home rule charter ready for distribution to
citizens of the area
Express p. 23, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Home
Rule Charter
July 2 1976 Code team to start work July 20 Express p. 17
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Education
June 25 1976
College classes by Northampton Area Community
College for prisoners to be set and planned.
Favored by Bechtel but not Hemstreet,
Northampton County Commissioner
Express p. 11
Nuclear Fallout Oct. 8 1976 Fallout scare in Lehigh Valley area. Easton Express p. 21
Operation Rice Bowl March 13 1976
Area churches participating in helping the world's
starving. Easton area banks are cooperating by
distributing envelopes at their banking facilities.
Express p. 16, illus
Oxford, N.J. May 22 1976
Mattress king, Jim Bray gets into difficulty with his
flamboyant advertisements. Called women of the
area fat.
Easton Express p. 15
PA Dept. of Health June 2 1976
Opens Easton State Health Center at 123 N. 2nd
St., formerly located in Bethlehem.
Easton Express p. 13
Pa. Lottery June 26 1976
Stanley E. Werkheiser won 100,000 dollars in the
Pa. lottery
Easton Express p. 17
Packard, Vance, Jr. Dec. 1 1976
Director of Pa. Historic Preservation, Pa. Historical
and Museum Commission. Visits Easton.
Designates the downtown area as a historic
district.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Mall Oct. 1 1976 Afro-American Day observed on Oct. 2, 1976. Easton Express p. 27
Palmer Township - Bicentennial Feb. 26 1976
Bicentennial Commission of the township has
arranged for the Wagon train to stopover in the
Easton Area in June.
Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - Bicentennial July 19 1976 Observance of Bicentennial Parade and ox roast. Easton Express p. 12, illus
Palmer Township - Bicentennial Nov. 11 1976
Palmer Township Bicentennial Committee and
Business and Professional association unveiled
two historical markers along the Wm. Penn
Highway on grounds of Easton Area High School.
Markers honor Taylor-Wharton Plant and the
highway.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Palmer Township - Bicentennial Nov. 18 1976
The first annual Palmer Booster Award presented
to Mrs. Geraldine Felver for her service as
Chairwoman of the township's Bicentennial
Committee.
Easton Express p. 52, illus
Palmer Township - Bicentennial Nov. 29 1976
Buries the township's Bicentennial time capsule
with ceremonies in Fairview Park.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Palmer Township - Bicycles May 26 1976 Establishes a bike route throughout the township. Easton Express p. 14, illus
Palmer Township - Historical
Society
May 6 1976
Palmer Township Historical Society holds party to
celebrate township's 119th birthday.
Easton Express p. 24, illus
Palmer Township - Parks Aug. 25 1976
Supervisors vote to support the development of a
95 acre industrial park in the northern section of
the township.
Easton Express p. 15
Palmer Township - Schools March 25 1976
Students post signs renaming hallways and rooms
in honor of the Bicentennial. Palmer Township Fife
and Drum Corps play early American music and
paraded through the halls.
Express p. 12, illus
Parking Garage Sept. 22 1976
Plans for an indoor mall in the commercial space
of the parking garage unveiled.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Parks - Easton Aug. 4 1976
Condran, Hackett, and other parks are vandalized.
Mayor curtails park hours.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Phillipsburg High School -
Alumni
June 29 1976 Class of 1926 holds reunion. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Phillipsburg High School -
Faculty
June 10 1976
Walt Miller, coach, retires. An account of his
career.
Easton Express p. 32, illus
Phillipsburg High School -
Students
Oct. 9 1976 A day in the life of a typical senior. Easton Express p. 19, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Bicentennial May 5 1976
Parking meters, all 234, are to be red, white, and
blue star studded hats. Cost $840.
Easton Express p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Chamber of
Commerce
May 13 1976
Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce honors
William E. Danyczek of Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph
Inc., as "Outstanding citizen of year."
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Clubs Nov. 29 1976
Elks Lodge, Phillipsburg, N.J. Lodge #395 dedicated
its new home: the former Delaware River Joint
Toll Bridge Commission building in Phillipsburg's
Old Bridge Plaza. Instituted Nov. 26, 1897.
Banquet held in old Columbia Hotel.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Dept. March 29 1976
Officials break ground for new firehouse. Brief
history of fire companies in Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. 17
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Dept. Nov. 24 1976
Lincoln Engine Company has 21st annual banquet.
Honors Pat DiPalma and Lee Bowers.
Easton Express p. 54, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Dept. Nov. 8 1976
Opens $125,000 new fire house on South Main
Street near Hanover Street. Dedicated to former
fire chiefs.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fires April 29 1976
Fire on Market Street leaves 20 people homeless,
including 7 residents of the Benjamin Ervin Rest
Home.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library April 5 1976
Free Library becomes an official depository for
U.S. government publications. Representative
Helen B. Meyner, speaker at the ceremony.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks Feb. 27 1976
Land donated by William Henry Park in 1934. 24
acres was formerly called Dempsters Park from
the Depster family who had a track and stables on
the land.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parks June 2 1976
New park located at South Main and Sitgreaves to
be named in honor of Town Councilman, Charles
W. Shappell.
Easton Express p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. Aug. 18 1976
Policemen ordered to wear bullet proof vests.
Men undecided and some refuse to wear vests.
Easton Express p. 21
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. June 11 1976
Police raid Adult Book Store for third time.
Located at 368 Memorial Parkway.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. School District -
Faculty
Sept. 14 1976
Psychologist suspended. Jerome Luft suspended
by Board of Education.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Pornography Aug. 21 1976
Business is termed brisk at city adult book store at
5th and Northampton Streets.
Easton Express p. 15
Pornography Dec. 30 1976 Easton officials cheer "loss" of adult book store. Easton Express p. 2
Pornography Oct. 5 1976 Mayor Schultz plans bill to ban smut sales. Easton Express p. 1
Pornography Sept. 1 1976 Mayor Schultz plans bill to ban smut sales. Easton Express p. 23
Pornography Sept. 22 1976 Mayor Schultz plans bill to ban smut sales. Easton Express p. 13
Pornography Sept. 28 1976 Mayor Schultz plans bill to ban smut sales. Easton Express p. 17
Pornography Sept. 7 1976 Mayor Schultz plans bill to ban smut sales. Easton Express p. 23
Post Office-Box Numbers March 27 1976 To enforce rule on box numbers by May 15. Easton Express P. 17
PTA Feb. 7 1976
Easton Area Council of PTA honored its past
presidents at a special Bicentennial Founders Day
Program at the Palmer Elementary School.
Express p. 6, illus
Red Cross Jan. 9 1976
New 24-hour Lehigh Valley help line staffed by
Red Cross aides - called "Valley Wide Help" to aid
people with problems.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Reibman, Jeanette April 28 1976
Said it was lack of money that decided the U.S.
Senatorial race.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Reibman, Jeanette Feb. 14 1976 Article by Express reporter, E. P. Kennedy. Easton Express p. 24
Reibman, Jeanette March 22 1976 Cocktail party, $100 per person. Easton Express p. 11
Riegelsville, Pa. - Hotels Jan. 8 1976
Riegelsville Hotel has served Delaware River Canal
traffic since the 1830s. Now restored and in
business by its owners Harry and Fran Cregar, Jr.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Library May 1 1976
The library is opened once more in the old
academy building.
Easton Express p. 20
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools Feb. 12 1976
Residents of the borough donate toward the price
of their old schoolhouse. Purchase price from
Easton Area School District is $2,000.
Express p. 15
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools Feb. 24 1976
Residents of the borough donate toward the price
of their old schoolhouse. Purchase price from
Easton Area School District is $2,000.
Express p. 16
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools Jan. 15 1976
Borough council decided not to sue for the
retaining of its school building. Cost too great.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Schools Jan. 27 1976
Residents of the borough donate toward the price
of their old schoolhouse. Purchase price from
Easton Area School District is $2,000.
Express p. 17
Riegelsville, Pa. - Seal Jan. 8 1976
Incorporated 60 years, now has an official seal
designed by Chris Weiss.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Roads - Lehigh Valley Thruway Dec. 7 1976 Return of 55 miles per hour speed limit. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Roads - Lehigh Valley Thruway July 20 1976
Speed limit reduced to 45 miles on a 25 mile
stretch.
Easton Express
Roads - Lehigh Valley Thruway Oct. 7 1976
Speed limit reduced to 45 miles on a 25 mile
stretch.
Easton Express p. 1
Roseberry-Gess House May 3 1976
Phillipsburg Area Historical Society has
headquarters in historic house. An account of the
house.
Easton Express p. 24, illus
Salvation Army March 1 1976 Opens Thrift Store at 428 Northampton Street. Easton Express p. 15, illus
Scheid, John F. July 7 1976 Flies a 13 star Revolutionary flag from his home. Easton Express p. 21, illus
Schooley, Russell R. Dec. 6 1976 Voice teacher and community leader. Easton Express p. 14, illus
Schools - Easton High School
Day
April 14 1976
Head custodian honored on April 23, EHS Day.
Harrison Fisher, class of 1932.
Easton Express p.15 illus.
Schools - Notre Dame High
School
Dec. 11 1976
R. Kirkwood Colton is first layman principal of the
school.
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Schools - Students April 13 1976
Students "brown bagging" in protest over school
hot lunches.
Easton Express p. 17
Schools - Tracy March 13 1976
William Eagle won the Northampton County
spelling championship sponsored by the
Philadelphia Evening and Sunday Bulletin.
Easton Express p. 15
Schools - Wolf Aug. 10 1976
Wolf School sold for $57,501 to Fred Williams,
owner of Exxon Car Care Center.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Wolf Feb. 10 1976
Shift of pupils to March and Palmer objected to by
parents. Letters to the editor.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Schools - Wolf Feb. 11 1976
Shift of pupils to March and Palmer objected to by
parents. Letters to the editor.
Easton Express p. 13
Schools - Wolf Feb. 17 1976
Elementary school named after George Wolf to
close its doors.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Schools - Wolf Feb. 21 1976
Shift of pupils to March and Palmer schools
objected to by parents. Letters to the editor.
Easton Express p. 4
Schools - Wolf Jan. 23 1976
Shift of pupils to March and Palmer objected to by
parents. Letters to the editor.
Easton Express p. 19
Schools - Wolf Jan. 27 1976
Shift of pupils to March and Palmer objected to by
parents. Letters to the editor.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Wolf Jan. 28 1976
Elementary school named after George Wolf to
close its doors.
Easton Express p. 13
Schools - Wolf July 13 1976
Wolf School sold for $57,501 to Fred Williams,
owner of Exxon Car Care Center.
Easton Express p. 17
Schools - Wolf May 18 1976
Students at school given a demonstration of use
of weapons. 7 boys instead of fighting each other
form a SWAT team. Pa. State Troopers instruct
boys.
Easton Express p. 18 illus.
Schools - Wolf May 21 1976
EHS Class of 1920 reunites and tours old Wolf
School.
Easton Express p. 7 illus.
Schools - Wolf School Feb. 14 1976
Shift of pupils to March and Palmer schools
objected to by parents. Letters to the Editor of
Easton Express.
Easton Express p. 10
Senior Citizens June 1 1976
An account of the St. John's Lutheran Church
Senior Citizen Center.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Senior Citizens Oct. 1 1976
Discount program to be initiated by Area Agency
on Aging of Northampton County. Photograph of
individual necessary. Pamphlet listing various
stores to be issued.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Sewerage Jan. 8 1976
Bushkill-Lower Lehigh Joint Sewer Authority (B-LL)
unanimously accepted conditions set by Easton
for expansion of its sewage treatment plant.
Easton Express p. 1
Sewerage June 25 1976
Since 1952 Easton's sewerage treatment plant has
purified the city's waste water before dumping it
into the Delaware River.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Sewerage June 29 1976
Since 1952 Easton's sewerage treatment plant has
purified the city's waste water before dumping it
into the Delaware River.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Smoking Ban April 16 1976
Ban on smoking probable in Easton Area. Easton
Hospital restricts smoking.
Easton Express p. 17
Smoking Ban Aug. 18 1976
Ban on smoking probable in Easton Area. Easton
Hospital restricts smoking.
Easton Express p. 1
Smoking Ban July 15 1976
Easton City Council may pass an ordinance
banning smoking in certain public places.
Express p. 1
Smoking Ban July 31 1976
Easton City Council may pass an ordinance
banning smoking in certain public places.
Express p. 21
Smoking Ban June 19 1976
Easton City Council may pass an ordinance
banning smoking in certain public places.
Express p. 17
Smoking Ban March 19 1976
Easton City Council may pass an ordinance
banning smoking in certain public places.
Express p. 1
Smoking Ban March 6 1976
Easton City Council may pass an ordinance
banning smoking in certain public places.
Express p. 1
Smoking Ban March 9 1976
Easton Area School Board rejects the plan for the
smoking problem at high school.
Easton Express p. 1
Smoking Ban Sept. 17 1976
Ban on smoking probable in Easton Area. Easton
Hospital restricts smoking.
Easton Express p. 19
Solar Heat Oct. 4 1976
Solar heat workshop conducted at St. John's
Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, N.J. About 70
persons attended.
Easton Express p. 15
South Side Neighborhood
Center - McClanahan
Sept. 20 1976
Director Royce McClanahan resigns and cites
policy decisions of Community Action Committee
of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
South Side Neighborhood
Center - McClanahan
Sept. 21 1976
Director Royce McClanahan resigns and cites
policy decisions of Community Action Committee
of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Easton Express p. 11
Steckel Family Nov. 22 1976
Steckel, Henry II. Obituary. Was son of Daniel E.
Steckel owner of Mt. Jefferson property.
Easton Express p. 22
Swine Flu
Aug. 13,
Sept. 17,
Oct. 5, 8
1976
Shots start in Easton at Easton National Bank and
Trust Co. in Centre Square.
Easton Express p. 1
Swine Flu Nov. 2 1976
Shots start in Easton at Easton National Bank and
Trust Co. in Centre Square.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Taylor, George - Home Dec. 2 1976
House at 2nd and Northampton Street purchased
by Robert Butrow and James Chesterton. To be
restored as a historic building.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Taylor, George - Pistols July 10 1976
Pistols owned by Harry Fels Swan of South Bound
Brook, N.J.
Easton Express p. 22, illus
Television - Channel 39 May 15 1976
WLVT-TV Channel 39. Auction held to benefit
station.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Television - Channel 39 May 17 1976
WLVT-TV Channel 39. Auction held to benefit
station.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Television - Channel 39 May 24 1976
WLVT-TV Channel 39. Auction held to benefit
station.
Easton Express
Television - Stars April 21 1976
Mount Bethel has a TV star named Harold - a
great dane.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Television - Stars Feb. 23 1976
Cloris Leachman visits sister Claiborne Cary in
Frenchtown, N.J.
Express p. 18, illus
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Dec. 14 1976
Former synagogue at 5th and Ferry Sts. A target
for vandals. Has been unsafe for occupancy for
some time.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Theaters - Eric Twin Theater June 16 1976
Two more theaters proposed for Easton's Eric
Complex.
Easton Express p. 13
Theaters - State Theater Sept. 2 1976 An account of its early days. Easton Express p. 23, illus
Tightrope Walk March 8 1976
Grandson of the Great Wallenda thrills crowd at
Muhlenberg College Memorial Hall.
Easton Express p. 15
Trash-To-Fuel Project May 21 1976 Palmer Plan gets Pa. grant of 2.1 million dollars. Easton Express p. 1
Trout Hatchery March 20 1976
Green Walk Trout Hatchery in Washington
Township is one of the largest trout producers in
the East.
Express p. 33, illus
United Fund June 29 1976
As of July 1, 1977 there will be one United Way
serving Northampton and Warren Counties. The
Greater Bethlehem Area United Way and the
Forks of the Delaware United Way have merged to
improve their services for the two counties.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Vandalism Nov. 19 1976 A survey of vandalism in our schools. Easton Express p. 1
Vaudeville June 11 1976
Milton Berle, George Jessel, and other old
troopers perform with the Roy Radin Vaudeville
Revue at Easton Area High School. Sponsored by
Washington Lodge of the Fraternal Order of
Police.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Visiting Nurse Association Nov. 9 1976
Two employees injured when a truck smashed
through office building at 3rd Street and Riverside
Drive.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Wagon Train July 1 1976
Wagon train pulls into Easton. An account of its
travels and activities.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Walk for Development May 13 1976
Mayor Henry Schultz receives $500 from Easton
Lion's Club for having finished 20 mile walk.
Easton Express p. 27, illus
Walk for Development May 7 1976 Walk. Easton Express p. 11, illus
Walking Purchase June 21 1976
Wilson Borough man is direct descendant ot
Edward Marshall. Mr. Thomas E. Ridge of 2449
Hay St. participated in the re-enactment of the
walk.
Easton Express p. 11
Warren County, New Jersey -
Time Capsule
Dec. 23 1976
Time capsule placed in vault on the lawn in front
of County Courthouse in Belvidere. Account of
contents.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Warren Hospital - Intensive Care
Dept.
Oct. 13 1976
Opens 500,000 Intensive Care Unit for Coronary
Care.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Water - Plant March 20 1976
Delaware River Water sampled and checked daily.
An account of the activities of the Easton Water
Department.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Water - Rescue Aug. 30 1976
Water Rescue operation on the Delaware and
Lehigh Rivers now have a 26 foot whaleboat
owned by Northampton County Civil Defense Unit -
called the Northampton.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Weather - Winds March 22 1976
High winds lash through the Lehigh Valley area
doing much damage.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Weaver, Bobby May 20 1976 Noted 17 year old wrestler to head for Olympics. Easton Express p. 31, illus
Welsh April 10 1976
Welsh Day promotes, Evan M. Jones, who played
an important role in the Welsh Heritage Day. Obit.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Welsh April 6 1976
Evan M. Jones, President of the Bangor
Association died.
Easton Express p. 14
White Water Boating Dec. 22 1976
Lehigh River in Easton to be a training area. Plan
proposed to city council.
Easton Express p. 1
Wilson Borough - Officials Nov. 30 1976
Pa. State Judicial Inquiry Board suspends
Magistrate Fred J. Pacchioli for misuse of his office
and 21 counts of theft.
Easton Express p. 1
Wilson Borough School District -
Hay School
May 7 1976
4th graders toured other schools and presented
their Bicentennial Show, "The Story of America."
Easton Express p. 6, illus
Wilson High School - Faculty April 16 1976 High school principal, Charles Schaeffer, retires. Easton Express p. 17, illus
Wm Penn Highway - Historical
Markers
Nov. 11 1976
Palmer Township Bicentennial Committee and
Business and Professional Association unveiled
two historical markers along the Wm Penn
Highway on grounds of Easton Area High School.
Markers honor Taylor-Wharton Plant and the
highway.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Women - Politics July 27 1976
Political husbands: Robert Meyner and David
Reibman discuss their respective political wife -
Helen Meyner, U.S. Representative from New
Jersey and Jeanette Reibman, Pa. State Senator.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Woodring, Judge Carleton July 23 1976
Retired judge of Northampton County Court
honored by Blue Cross of the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Youth Sept. 20,
21
1976
Car buyer loses $1,500 in phone booth. Later
found by youngster and returned.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
A.B.E. Airport Sept. 1 1977
50 years of Air Mail Service marked at airport. A
1941 biplane is part of ceremonies.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Advertising Nov. 14 1977 Full page add on downtown Easton by merchants. Easton Express p. 3
Aeronautics - Accidents Mar. 28 1977
Blairstown man, George Warns employed as flight
engineer survives crash of Pan American World
Airway #747.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Aeronautics - Mail Service Sept. 1 1977
Fifty years of air mail service marked at airport. A
1941 biplane part of ceremonies.
p. 19, illus.
Air Mail Service Sept. 1 1977
50 years of air mail service marked at airport.
1941 biplane part of ceremonies.
Easton Express p. 19, illus.
Allentown Fair Aug. 12 1977
Sonny and Cher, TV stars perform on midway at
evening show.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Allentown Fair Aug. 13 1977
Donny and Marie Osmond perform at evening
show.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Allentown Fair Aug. 3 1977 125 years and still going strong. Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Allentown Fair Aug. 6 1977 125 years and still going strong. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Churches Nov. 7 1977
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church celebrates 75th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Library Aug. 2 1977
Alpha Public Library is 40 years old. Description of
celebration.
Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Animals Oct. 11 1977
Daniel Tortora, animal psychologist treats animals
for behavior problems. Lives in Alpine, N.J.
Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Anthony, Susan B., II Jan. 14 1977 Susan B. Anthony II talks to Rotary about her life. Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Antiques Aug. 8 1977
Mostly Pennslyvania Galleries establishes antique
store at 60 Centre Square. Includes 4 smaller
antique shops. illus.
Easton Express p. 38
Antiques Nov. 19 1977
Mostly Pennslyvania, an antique store housed in
former Acme Market building to go out of
business. Started in April. Reasons for closing
cited.
Easton Express p. 17
Antiques Nov. 28 1977
Antique Emporium opened in Nazareth Fair
Building, owner Stephen J. Nagle. illus.
Easton Express p. 28
Ashton, Fred Nov. 25 1977
Fred Ashton, former Republican mayor of Easton
1968-1976, changed political parties - is now a
Democrat.
Easton Express p. 20
Automobile Agencies Feb. 1 1977
Auotmobile agency sold - Gorham Chevrolet, Inc.,
3600 William Penn Highway sold to Deichman-
Walker Chevrolet, Inc.
Easton Express p. 15
Automobiles - Accidents Aug. 5 1977
Truck dives over embankment on Rt. 22 and lands
on 25th Street.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Automobiles - Antique Sept. 17 1977
Andrew Pagano, 67 year old Roseto resident,
collects antique autos.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Automobiles - Electric July 16 1977
Bethlehem Township owns an electric car called
Citicar - Township building inspector uses it in his
work. Averages 3 miles per kilowatt.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Bangor, PA - Artists April 5 1977
Artist Anton Schiavone creates scenes from the
Sistine Chapel at his home,117 Main St., Bangor.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Birds Oct. 29 1977 Swarms of birds worry Bangor residents. Easton Express p. 11, illus.
Bangor, PA - Birds Sept. 17 1977 Swarms of birds worry Bangor residents. Easton Express p. 1
Bangor, PA - Churches Dec. 19 1977
The former St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North
Bangor, built in 1898, is sold to the Charles Wells
family who have converted it into a home.
Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Bangor, PA - Crime and
Criminals
July 13 1977 Policeman shot during burglary. Easton Express p.1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Industry
October
24, 1977
1977
Bangor Lumber Company founded in 1895. A
history of the company to date.
Easton Daily Express p. 20, illus.
Bangor, PA - Theater Aug. 23 1977
60 year old Strand Theater re-opens. Theater is
leased by two Phillipburg men hoping to make it
an ongoing project.
Easton Express p. 9
Bangor, PA - Theater Aug. 23 1977 60 year old Stran Theater
Bangor, PA - Theater Aug. 23 1977 Easton Express Easton Express p. 9
Bangor, PA - Theater Aug. 23 1977
60 year old Strand Theater to reopen. It is leased
by two Phillipsburg men hoping to make it an
ongoing project.
Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Banks Sept. 22 1977
Area bankers, two U. S. representatives approve
of Bert Lance's resignation as U. S. Budget
Director.
Easton Express p. 1
Banks Sept. 22 1977
Area bankers, two U.S. representatives approve
Bert Lance's resignation as U. S. Budget Director.
Easton Express p. 1
Barbers Sept. 19 1977
An account of Frank Mazza and his Hair Center.
Specialty work is hair replacement.
Easton Express p. 8
Bath, - Fires
Nov. 19,
1977
1977 Series of 20 fires of suspicious origin. Easton Express pg. 1., illus.
Bath, - PA. - Fires.
Nov. 11,
1977
1977 Series of 20 fires of suspicious origin. Easton Express pg. 1, illus.
Bath, Pa. - Fires.
Nov. 21,
1977.
1977 Bath man caught in regard to suspicious fires. Easton Express pg. 1, illus.
Beam, James
July 12,
1977.
1977
One of three prize winners at Kemmerer Museum
Art Show.
Easton Express pg. 17, illus.
Beauty Contests
March 28,
1977
1977
Sandra Ann Holley is named Miss Lehigh Valley.
She is a 21 year old student at Muhlenberg
College.
Easton Express p. 21, illus.
Bicentennial - Publications March 15 1977 Bicentennial 11-volume history to go on sale Express p. 18, illus.
Billboards Jan. 26 1977
Advertisements on various billboards announce
the Lehigh Valley's newest sport- bullfighting -
even though the gory sport is outlawed in the U.S.
Express p. 13, illus.
Blight, Fight the July 19 1977
Program evaluated on its effectiveness for Easton.
Slogan created by Mayor Henry J. Schultz.
Express p. 13
Bloomsbury, NJ Dec. 23 1977 Water crisis grips the area. Express p. 1
Boxing Jan. 6 1977
Boxer Willie Cook and 13-year-old student
Theodora Shrope died from fumes in car accident
at Hugh Moore Parkway.
Express p. 1, illus.
Boxing Jan. 7 1977
Boxer Willie Cook and 13-year-old student
Theodora Shrope died from fumes in car accident
at Hugh Moore Parkway.
Express p. 1
Bridges, Delaware Aug. 22 1977 Fire at toll bridge booth. Express p. 19
Bridges, misc. July 20 1977
Northampton County as 17 substandard bridges.
Study made by PA Dept. Highways Information
Ass.
Express p. 13
British Festival Nov. 5 1977
A 2-week display at Bamberger's Store in Lehigh
Valley Mall
Express p. 10, illus.
Bus Transportation Aug. 26 1977
Alfred J. Ferraro, president of Trans-Bridge Lines,
Inc., dies at age of 80.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bus Transportation -
Phillipsburg, NJ
Nov. 25 1977
After many years, Phillipsburg renews its bus
service
Express p. 17, illus.
Bus Transportation -
Phillipsburg, NJ
Oct. 3 1977
After many years, Phillipsburg renews its bus
service
Express p. 11, illus.
Bushkill Park April 13 1977 Story of its history and the family who owns it Express p. 26, illus.
Bushkill Township July 15 1977
A bitter family feud between Cornelius C. Hawk
and his brother-in-law Richard C. Anglemeyer
leads to violence and vandalism.
Express p. 15, illus.
Busines - Mills July 5 1977
Flory Milling Company of Bangor is 124 years old
and still serving the area farmers.
Express p. 24, illus.
Business - Advertising Nov. 14 1977 Full page ad on downtown Easton by merchants. Easton Express p. 3
Business - Antiques Aug. 8 1977
Mostly Pennsylvania Galleries establishes antique
store at 60 Centre Square. Includes four smaller
antique shops.
Easton Express p. 38, illus.
Business - Antiques Nov. 19 1977
Mostly Pennsylvania, an antique store housed in
former Acme Market building to go out of
business. Started in April. Reasons for closing
cited.
Easton Express p. 17
Business - Antiques Nov. 28 1977
Antique Emporium opened in Nazareth Fair
Building, owner Stephen J. Nagle.
Easton Express p. 28, illus.
Business - Banks April 13 1977
Valley Federal opens branch at the Palmer Park
Mall.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Business - Banks Dec. 29 1977
Fairview Savings & Loan Association
groundbreaking for its $250,000 new
headquarters building, 2201 Northampton St.
Easton Express p. 9
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 10 1977
Binney & Smith wins Sears, Roebuck and Co.
"Symbol of Excellence" for the 2nd consecutive
year.
Easton Express p. 33
Business - Binney & Smith May 14 1977 Binney & Smith buys Silly Putty business. Easton Express p. 1
Business - Binney & Smith Oct. 7 1977
Binney & Smith to add $6.5 million expansion to
its present facility.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Bookstores Nov. 14 1977
Quadrant Book Mart, owned by Janet and Richard
Epstein. Stock belonged to Robert Messinger of
the Tatamy Book Barn. Located at 110 Main St.,
West Easton.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Business - Breweries June 27 1977 Pip's Distributing Corp. An account of its business. Easton Express p. 23 illus.
Business - Department Stores July 28 1977
Hess Brothers has grand opening in the Stroud
Mall.
Easton Express p. 57
Business - Easton Car and
Construction
Aug. 22 1977
Easton Car Corporation in Glendon, an account of
the firm's plant.
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Business - Electronics Nov. 28 1977
Lyco Electro owned and managed by husband and
wife team in Forks Township, Paul and Jo Lysholdt.
Easton Express p. 28 illus.
Business - Food Stores Aug. 13 1977 Patty's Pantry opens at 508-510 Northampton St. Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Business - Food Stores Jan. 14 1977
Mohican Market - Reconstruction of old market
on South 5th Street by Bryant Matyger.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Business - Food Stores July 30 1977
Mohican Market - Reconstruction of old market
on South 4th Street by Bryant Matyger.
Easton Express p. 17
Business - Food Stores May 20 1977
Best Market, untenanted for years, still an
eyesore.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Business - Food Stores Sept. 29 1977
Mohican Market - Ference Cheese Store,
Groman's Bakery, barber, and a boutique to be
part of the new Mohican.
Easton Express p. 41 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Aug. 30 1977
Palmer Showcase Furniture, 3601 Nazareth Road
opens.
Easton Express p. 12 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Jan. 31 1977
Used and new furniture to be sold at 5th and
Northampton Streets, former location of adult
bookstore.
Easton Express p. 11
Business - Furniture Stores June 20 1977 Lipkin Furniture Co. in business for 72 years. Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Business - Hardwre Stores April 13 1977
Man climbs 150 ft. crane at 7th and Northampton
Streets. Joseph Fritchman ascended crane being
used to demolish Hay building recently gutted by
fire.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 10 1977
Seipsville Hotel on State and National Registers of
Historic Places. Palmer supervisors reject request
for a temporary certificate of residence due to
poor conditions on the premises.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 7 1977
Windmill Restaurant owner, George Laros,
obituary.
Easton Express p. 30 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 29 1977
Turnabout Diner demolished. Burger King
restaurant to be built on site.
Easton Express p. 15 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 5 1977
DeLuxe Restaurant reopens with $25,000
improvements and safety repairs. Had been
closed October 22 because of violations.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 29 1977
Seipsville Hotel is on the State and National
Registers of Historic Places. Palmer supervisors
reject request for a temporary certificate of
residency due to poor conditions on the premises.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 4 1977
Unpizza Restaurant, 300 N. Third St. (site of
Dundee Factory outlet) opens for business.
Easton Express p. 42 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc.
Nov. 15 &
16
1977
Restaurant inspection by Pa. State Department of
Environmental Resources. List of restaurants
which failed in the inspections.
Easton Express p. 1+
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Nov.12 1977
Landmark Hotel on Rte. 611 refurbished as a
restaurant. Formerly First Hotel, now Alan's
Stockyard.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Jan. 18 1977
I-R to sell West Easton plant to Ecolaire Inc. of
Malvern, Pa.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Insurance Dec. 3 1977
Henry S. Lehr Insurance Company has been in
business for 45 years.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Jewelry Trade April 18 1977 Aretz Jewelry Store has daytime holdup. Easton Express p. 13
Business - Jewelry Trade May 31 1977
Gordon's Jewelry Store moves from 4th and
Northampton St. No warning given to local
officials regarding the move.
Easton Express p. 19
Business - Jewelry Trade Oct. 17 1977
Musselman's Jewelry Store in Palmer Mall robbed
of $50,000 in jewels.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Lawyers Aug. 13 1977
Stroudsburg attorney William K. Sayer advertised
his fees in the local press.
Express p. 15, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. Nov. 19 1977
Strike continues…now in 66th day. An account of
the company which is 144 years old.
Express p. 24, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. Sept. 14 1977 Martin Guitar Co. hit with first employee strike Express p. 13, illus.
Business - Massage Parlors Jan. 26 1977 New service for Easton located at 300 Cattell St. Express p. 22
Business - Mohican Marketplace Nov. 11 1977
Account of the new shops in the old Mohican
Market at S. 4th Street
Express p. 19, illus.
Business - Mohican Marketplace Nov. 12 1977
Opening of new shops in the old Mohican Market
at S. 4th Street.
Express p. 1, 25
Business - Packaging June 13 1977
Lehigh Valley Packing Corporation located at
interchange 191 and 33 in Stockertown. An
account of the firm.
Express p. 33, illus.
Business - Paper Industry April 6 1977
Flock Industries, Inc., Phillipsburg, NJ, files for
bankruptcy
Express p. 1
Business - Poetry Sept. 29 1977
Gerald Stern, a resident of Raubsville, won Lamont
Poetry Award of the Academy of American Poets.
Express p. 8, illus.
Business - Riegel Paper Co. Sept. 21 1977
Riegel Products Corp. sold to James River Corp.,
Richmond, VA, for $21 million
Express p. 1
Business - Sculptors June 1 1977
Williams Township sculptor Antonio Salemme is
commissioned to make bronze portrait of Dwight
D. Eisenhower for U. S. Aircraft Carrier.
Express p. 23, illus.
Business - Shoe Industry Nov. 22 1977
Barry and Joe Isaacs, owners of Shoe Hospital at
21 N. 4th Street have been in business for 44
years. An account of their business. To close its
doors on Dec. 3.
Express p. 6, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Nov. 5 1977
Bambergers in Lehigh Valley Mall has a 2-week
British festival
Express p. 10, illus.
Business - Shopping Malls Oct. 10 1977
Palmer Mall marks 4th anniversary. Opened
August 16, 1973
Express p. 43
Business - SI Handling Systems
Inc.
June 17 1977 Opens $600,000 office building in Forks Twp. Express p. 6, illus.
Business - Slate Industry -
Carving
Oct. 10 1977
Plainfield Township, John Van Kleeff creates
artwork on slate
Express p. 43, illus.
Business - Sports Sept. 12 1977
Wilson Borough Sporting Goods store files for
bankruptcy after 2 years in business
Express p. 14
Business - Tailors July 7 1977 Isaac H. Schocker was Easton tailor for 56 years Express p. 16
Business - Translation
Companies
Dec. 19 1977
Translation firm in Palmer Township started by
Gladys Webbe. An account of its work.
Express p. 30, illus.
Business - Victaulic Co. June 17 1977
Victaulic Co. plant in Forks Township to cut noise
problem. Neighbors complained.
Express p. 17
Business - Victaulic Co. Nov. 18 1977
Victaulic Co. wins a permanent occupancy permit
for its plant along Kesslersville Road in Forks Tsp.
Express p. 17
Business - Victaulic Co. Nov. 2 1977
Forks Township plant has put control on its noise
problem. Residents seem satisfied.
Express p. 13
Carling, William Jan. 11 1977
Educator, author and local historian honored by
members of St. Peter's United Church of Christ,
Tatamy, PA
Express p. 16
Catholics Oct. 31 1977
Area Catholics receive "new" communion. Ruling
now places wafer in person's hand, not directly in
the mouth.
Express p. 1, illus.
CB Broadcasters Aug. 4 1977
Isabelle Siegfried of Belfast operates a CB radio on
Channel 19 to truckers from her kitchen.
Express p. 19, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Jan. 7 1977
President elect is Barbara Kollevol, first woman
director
Express p. 14, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Sept. 14 1977
New executive vice president is area minister Rev.
J. Michael Dowd
Express p. 1, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Sept. 16 1977
New executive vice president is area minister Rev.
J. Michael Dowd
Express p. 11
Chess Aug. 22 1977
Timothy W. Taylor of Easton is co-winner of the
U.S. Open ChessChampionship.
Express p. 17
Chess Oct. 7 1977
Timothy W. Taylor of Easton is co-winner of the
U.S. Open Chess Championship.
Express p. 9, illus.
Children's Home, Easton Sept. 16 1977
Gymnasium dedicated and named in memory of
Hank Ames, founder of the Easton Express Kiddie
Fund
Express p. 1
Children's Home, Easton Sept. 19 1977
Gymnasium dedicated and named in memory of
Hank Ames, founder of the Easton Express Kiddie
Fund
Express p. 15, illus.
Churches - Episcopal Jan. 13 1977
Episcopal priest, Rev. Page Smith Bigelow, a
former Phillipsburg woman.
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Churches - House of the Lord June 16 1977
Church closed due to code violations. House of
the Lord, located 428 Northampton St…an
account of its work.
Easton Express pg. 23 - illus.
Churches - Lutheran - Christ
Evangelical
Jan. 6 1977
Rev. Paul B. Wolper, pastor emeritus of Christ
Lutheran Church. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 40
Churches - St. Mary's Sept. 10 1977
St. Mary's Church on Nesquehoning St. now has
the statue of St. Patrick returned to the church
after a long absence. Had been in St. Anthony's
Cemetery on Morgan Hill.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Clements, Arthur J., Sr. July 25 1977
Known as "Mr. Democrat of Northampton
County." Obituary
Express p. 16, illus.
Clergy Dec. 17 1977
Many local clergymen have left their churches to
take new jobs in the community
Express p. 10, illus.
Clothing Stores April 16 1977
Judson - Bricker: Bankrupt men's clothing store.
Located on South East Corner of Square.
Express-Times p. 17
Clothing Stores June 10 1977
Judson - Bricker: Bankrupt men's clothing store.
Located on South East Corner of Square.
Express-Times p. 17
Clothing Stores June 15 1977
Judson - Bricker: Bankrupt men's clothing store.
Located on South East Corner of Square.
Express-Times p. 1
Clothing Stores June 17 1977
Judson - Bricker: Bankrupt men's clothing store.
Located on South East Corner of Square.
Express-Times p. 1
Clothing Stores Oct. 1 1977
Judson - Bricker: Final Auction of merchandise and
fixtures. Business had been founded by Jacob
Mayer in 1900.
Express-Times p. 22, illus.
Clowns Sept. 13 1977
Neal Fehnel, 18 year old Palmer Township youth
had been developing his clown act since 8th
grade. Now will attend Clown College at Venice,
Florida
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Clubs - Christian Business and
Professional Women
Jan. 18 1977 New organization formed in Easton Easton Express P. 19 illus.
Clubs -Sertoma Jan. 19 1977
Honors Mrs. Virginia P. Lopresti for her work as a
local archaeologist
Easton Express P. 21
Code Enforcement Dec. 8 1977
Mayor Schultz feels that enforcing the code is
reversing decay in Easton. Other citizens
comment on the enforcing codes.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Coffeetown Dec. 5 1977
Historic Williams Township is location of an old
grist mill. Built in 1762 is now placed on National
Register of Historic Places. Now owned by Peter
Beidler and has been converted to a family home.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Coffeetown July 8 1977 Brief history of the area including old bridge Easton Express P. 10 Illus.
Columbus Day October 10 1977
Day marked by an Italian-American fest. Activities
around the Centre Square, October 8.
Easton Express P. 44 Illus.
Columbus Day October 11 1977
Day marked by an Italian-American Fest. Activities
around the Centre Square, October 8.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Columbus Day October 7 1977
Day marked by an Italian-American Fest. Activities
around the Centre Square on October 8.
Easton Express P. 9 Illus.
Columbus Statue October 10 1977
Statue at Sts Phillips and James, Parochial School
now fully repaired. Foot had been missing by
vandalism.
Easton Express P. 2 Illus.
Columbus Statue October 10 1977
Statue at Riverside Park given to city of Easton in
1930 by Columbus Committee at a cost of
$13,000. Each year various Italian organizations
place a ceremonial wreath on Columbus Day.
Easton Express P. 26 Illus.
Columbus Statue October 6 1977
Statue at Sts Philips and James Parochial School
now fully repaired. Foot had been missing by
vandalism.
Easton Express P. 17 Illus.
Community Spirit Day Sept. 21 1977
Sponsored by WEEX and Easton Area Jaycees at
Hacketts Park on September 4
Easton Express P. 26 Illus.
Court House - New Aug. 19 1977
County officials open parking deck with ribbon
cutting ceremonies.
Easton Express P. 19 Illus.
Court House - New Feb. 4 1977
Courthouse renewal project is hardship for
families living in the neighborhood.
Easton Express P. 13
Court House - New June 8 1977
Northampton County Courthouse Archive building
finds that permises are over crowded.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Credit Bureau May 16 1977
An account of its business dealings and records of
local citizens' credit.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Crime Dec. 15 1977
Corco (Coalition of Religious and Civic
Organizations) releases the Crime survey
conducted in various places throughout the town
of Easton.
Easton Express p. 21
Crime - New Jersey Dec. 31 1977
Hackettstown sniper spree chosen top local story
for 1977 by Express staff. Emile Benoist killed six
and later himself.
Easton Express p. 1
Crosby, Bing October 20 1977
Performed in vaudeville at State Theatre on
January 7, 1929
Easton Express P. 38 Illus.
Delaware River - Scenic Drive Sept. 22 1977
Scenic Drive plans now become a reality. 10-year-
old concept dedicated. Hugh Moore Jr., architect
and formerly an Easton resident, envisioned the
project
Express p. 13, illus.
Department Stores June 30 1977
Sears - Roebuck: Came to Easton in 1929. An
account of its business.
Easton Express p. 1
Department Stores Nov. 5 1977
Bambergers Store: Has a 2-week British Festival in
its store at Lehigh Valley Mall.
Easton Express p. 10, illus.
Dix, Jeanne May 27 1977
Speaker at annual dinner of Easton Chamber of
Commerce. Not well received.
Express p. 11
Dixon, Jeanne May 26 1977
Speaker at annual dinner of Easton Chamber of
Commerce. Not well received.
Express p. 21
Easton Express - Employees Feb. 4 1977
Easton Express Carrier rescues woman living in a
barn at Everittstown, N.J.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Express - Employees July 1 1977
John B. Bonnell named editorial page editor
succeeding Donald W. Diehl.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Easton Hospital - Addition Jan. 13 1977
Groundbreaking for new 7 story addition. To cost
$6.2 million.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Easton Hospital - Addition Nov. 5 1977
Women's Board presents $30,000 towards
expansion program. An account of their financial
projects.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Easton Hospital - Addition Oct. 24 1977
Women's Board presents $30,000 towards
expansion program. An account of their financial
projects.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Easton Hospital - Dental Dec. 10 1977
Dental Clinic opens at Easton Hospital. It was the
outgrowth of ProJect Inc. which had operated at
Cheston School for 9 years.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Easton, City of - Business Jan. 15 1977
Future of downtown Easton questioned. Several
large stores closed. Article by Steve Armstrong of
Easton Express describing business in the past
year.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Business Jan. 15 1977
Merchants in downtown Easton discuss business
trends for 1976 and the effect of the shopping
malls on their business.
Express p. 8, illus.
Easton, City of - Business Jan. 28 1977
Downtown's illness not terminal - comments on
panel discussion sponsored by League of Women
Voters
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Celebrations Jan. 18 1977
Easton to continue on yearly basis to observe
Heritage Day (from July 5 to July 10). Programs are
planned for commercial, recreation, and historical
events.
Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Description May 11 1977
Urban renewal has changed the face of the old
town
Express p. 1 +, illus.
Easton, City of - Dwellings June 14 1977
Gutted building at Centre Square and North Third
Street to be rebuilt. Architects' plans presented.
Express p. 20, illus.
Easton, City of - Dwellings June 2 1977
Three buildings in the Church Street Project get
reprieve
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Dwellings June 4 1977
Odenwelder house built in the 1800s, located at
47 S. 4th St., has been sold to Lebanese Church for
$100,000. Structure to be torn down. Brief history
Express p. 6, illus.
Easton, City of - Dwellings June 8 1977
Three buildings in the Church Street Project get
reprieve
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Dwellings March 31 1977
Three buildings in the Church Street Project get
reprieve
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Dwellings May 18 1977
Three buildings in the Church Street Project get
reprieve
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Dwellings May 20 1977
Odenwelder house built in the 1800s, located at
47 S. 4th St., has been sold to Lebanese Church for
$100,000. Structure to be torn down. Brief history
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Dwellings May 25 1977
Three buildings in the Church Street Project get
reprieve
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Dwellings May 26 1977
Three buildings in the Church Street Project get
reprieve
Express p. 21
Easton, City of - Employees Sept. 29 1977
City employees must live within the city limits.
Council voted 4 - 1 to give mayor authority to
enforce residency ordinance
Express p. 23
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Firemen
March 18 1977
Off-duty firemen picketed ceremonies at ground-
breaking for new central fire station
Express
p. 1, illus., p.
17
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Firemen
March 28 1977
Off-duty firemen picketed ceremonies at ground-
breaking for new central fire station
Express p. 11, illus.
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Stations
Dec. 27 1977
New Central Fire Station at 6th St. to be finished in
a few weeks. Cost $490,225. Project financed
completely by federal funds.
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Stations
March 12 1977
New 6th St. Central Fire Station proposed. To cost
$427,000.
Express p. 14, illus.
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Stations
March 28 1977
Ground-breaking ceremonies for new Central Fire
House at 6th and Northampton Streets
Express p. 11, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Jan. 17 1977
Historic Easton, Inc. is an organization by a group
of Eastonians for the purpose of preserving
Easton's historic past
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Jan. 27 1977
Historic Easton, Inc. is an organization by a group
of Eastonians for the purpose of preserving
Easton's historic past
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
July 13 1977
Easton Redevelopment Authority expressed sharp
disapproval of establishing an historic Easton
District
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
July 22 1977
City council authorized the city administration to
seek an historic district classification for a portion
of downtown Easton
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
July 28 1977
City council authorized the city administration to
seek an historic district classification for a portion
of downtown Easton
Express p. 23
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
June 27 1977
Historic tour of Easton developed by theLehigh-
Delaware Development Council
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Officials Dec. 1 1977
Easton's council and mayor are among best paid in
the State
Express p. 25
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Building
Aug. 25 1977
Easton police have a new gymnasium in the
basement of headquarters equipped with $6000.
worth of exercise gear. Area merchants donated
$1500 and Police Lodge furnished the rest.
Express p. 23, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Aug. 24 1977
City Council asked to drop residency rule for police
employees
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Oct. 27 1977
State Bureau of Police and Fire Audits reverses its
decision on 4 city employees who are already on
city pensions but work at City Hall jobs. State
funds to pension fund had been in jeopardy.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
Feb. 21 1977
Easton Redevelopment Authority (ERA) and City
Planning Commission take issue over the fate of
the 300 block of Church St.
Express p. 11
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
Feb. 25 1977
Easton Redevelopment Authority (ERA) and City
Planning Commission take issue over the fate of
the 300 block of Church St.
Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
March 16 1977
Easton Redevelopment Authority (ERA) and City
Planning Commission take issue over the fate of
the 300 block of Church St.
Express p. 1, 9, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Walnut
Street
April 22 1977
Mayor Schultz and his "crew" clean up Walnut St.
while residents sit and watch.
Express p. 19, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Walnut
Street
June 14 1977
Mayor Schultz and his "crew" clean up Walnut St.
while residents sit and watch.
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Walnut
Street
June 29 1977
Mayor Schultz and his "crew" clean up Walnut St.
while residents sit and watch.
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Streets -
Weygadt Drive
Dec. 3 1977
New 8-unit condominium housing complex being
built on Weygadt Drive and Burke St. To be called
Kinderwood.
Express p. 22, illus.
Easton, City of - Taxation Aug. 23 1977
Easton City Council to conduct a census of the
residents for tax purposes
Express p. 17
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
June 3 1977 Obituary of George "Spike" Keller Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
June 8 1977
Civil Service Commission backs firemen's layoff
appeal
Express p. 19
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
March 15 1977
Off-duty firemen picketed ceremonies at ground-
breaking for new central fire station
Express p. 1
Easton, City of -Fire Department
- Firemen
Sept. 15 1977 City firefighters accept new 2-year contract Express p. 19
Easton, South - Streets Aug. 22 1977
Sink hole on West Nesquehoning St. buries a car;
14 families evacuated.
Express p. 1, illus.
Education - Easton Junior High
School
July 8 1977
Vandalism mounting on the site as contractors
strive to renovate building.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Education - March School July 30 1977
March School prepares a change in enrollment.
150 pupils to be transferred to March next term.
Building served as junior high and elementary
school until 1961, when converted entirely to
elementary/
Easton Express p. 18
Education - Northampton
County Area Community College
July 30 1977
Dr. Richard C. Richardson, Jr., its first president,
plans to leave for a post in Arizona.
Easton Express p. 17 illus.
Education - State Subsidy Sept. 20 1977
Easton Area School District receives $500,000 in
additional state subsidies - must resolve how to
dispose of it. Three possible uses: put it in escrow
for next year; restore previous programs cut from
current budget; or, return portion to taxpayers.
Easton Express p. 1
Education -State Programs Sept. 12 1977
Easton Area School District receives $500,000 in
additional state subsidies - must resolve how to
dispose of it. Three possible uses: put it in escrow
for next year; restore previous programs cut from
current budget; or, return portion to taxpayers.
Easton Express p. 13
Fairs - Northampton Co., Pa. Jan. 4 1977
Northampton County's fairground located on 30
acres in Wilson Boro was later during Civil War
known as Camp Washington. An account of its
history.
Easton Express
Faith Healer Dec. 2 1977
Mrs. Orpha Grim to be evicted from her home in a
low-rent housing project in Easton.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Fire Department Aug. 3 1977
3 city firemen ordered reinstated by Judge
Williams.
Easton Express p. 1
Flags June 27 1977
Bill Henry displays his flag collection at Paxinosa
Elementary School.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Flemington, N.J. - Hotels March 28 1977 An account of the historic hotel - Union Hotel. Easton Express p. 40, illus
Folk Art Nov. 26 1977
Additional fraktur found in Bible by Richard
Epstein, owner of Quadrant Book Mart in West
Easton.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Fonda, Jane Nov. 22 1977
Movie actress spoke to Lafayette College
students. College authorities informed her that
her lecture was to be on "American Cinema" and
not on her usual socio-political ideas.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Forks Township - Industries June 10 1977
Residents complain about noise from its newest
plant, Victaulic Company of America on
Kesslerville Road.
Easton Express p. 18
Forks Township - Industries June 4 1977
Residents complain about noise from its newest
plant, Victaulic Company of America on
Kesslerville Road.
Easton Express p. 19
Fortune Telling Oct. 1 1977
South Easton Woman Orpha Crim reads the cards
for future events - an account of her work.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Gallows Hill Neighborhood Oct. 19 1977
Preservation Program to have $1.25 million to
rehabilitate area. Historic Easton group wants to
assist.
Easton Express p. 15
Garment Workers April 14 1977
500 parade in Easton protesting imported
garments in local stores.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 1 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1, 15
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 2 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 4 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Feb. 9 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 27 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 28 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 29 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Shortage Jan. 31 1977 Gas Shortage affects Lehigh Valley Area. Easton Express p. 1
Gasoline Stations Feb. 18 1977
Robert Sandt, owner of gas station at 17th and
Butler Streets starts a cooperative service station
venture.
Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Glendon June 13 1977
Receive picture of President Carter. The Hodge
family had written to the President.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gracedale Nov. 18 1977
82 more jobs open due to the institution's
expansion program.
Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale - Employees Feb. 3 1977
David J. Lytle of Nazareth dismissed for shutting
off the system's boiler and endangering the lives
of 650 residents.
Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale - Employees Feb. 4 1977
Employee has dispute with Superintendent over
sick leave.
Easton Express p. 13
Gracedale - Standards July 20 1977
State Health Dept. has withdrawn its order against
Gracedale. All necessary corrections were made
and institution is in line with code.
Easton Express p. 13
Gracedale - Standards June 3 1977
State Health Dept. has withdrawn its order against
Gracedale. All necessary corrections were made
and institution is in line with code.
Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale - Standards Sept. 14 1977
State Health Dept. has withdrawn its order against
Gracedale. All necessary corrections were made
and institution is in line with code.
Easton Express p. 13
Greeks Oct. 5 1977
The 4th annual Greek festival of the Community of
Annunciation Hellenic Orthodox Church at 20th
and Hay Streets, Wilson.
Easton Express p. 25
Hackettstown, N.J - Crime Aug. 27 1977 Sniper shoots 6 persons, then kills self. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hackettstown, N.J - Crime Aug. 30 1977 Emile Pierre Benoist went on shooting rampage. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hambrook, John C. Oct. 17 1977 Easton Attorney - Obituary. Easton Express p. 6
Handicapped Children July 25 1977
All schools must "open doors" to the handicapped
pupil.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. 14, illus
Heil Park Aug. 4 1977 To be renovated at a cost of $20,000. Easton Express p. 19
Holmes, Larry Dec. 10 1977 Easton boxer heavyweight contender. Easton Express p. 34, illus
Holmes, Larry June 20 1977
NAACP honors Larry Holmes as sportsman of the
year.
Easton Express p. 13
Homosexuals Dec. 22 1977
Demonstration of homosexuals and lesbians at
Allentown City Hall.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Houses, Historic Oct. 28 1977
Log Cabin on Delhaven Road, near Martin's Creek
dates back to 1711. May be oldest house in
Northampton County. Now owned by Charles
Jacobs.
Easton Express p. 10
Housing - Canal Street Aug. 17 1977
Dedicated Oct. 2, 1965 at groundbreaking
ceremonies by U.S. Rep. Fred B. Rooney. Located
on Canal Street. Almost 12 years later, the project
has not fulfilled the plans of its planners. An
account of the project.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Housing - S. 3rd & Ferry Streets Jan. 12 1977
DIG objects to high-rise apartments being
constructed on 1.6 acre lot at South Third and
Ferry Streets. To be constructed by George and
Jack Chartier.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - S. 3rd & Ferry Streets Jan. 13 1977
DIG objects to high-rise apartments being
constructed on 1.6 acre lot at South Third and
Ferry Streets. To be constructed by George and
Jack Chartier.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - S. 3rd & Ferry Streets Jan. 6 1977
DIG objects to high-rise apartments being
constructed on 1.6 acre lot at South Third and
Ferry Streets. To be constructed by George and
Jack Chartier.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - S. 3rd & Ferry Streets July 29 1977
Plot of ground at South Third and Ferry Streets
ruled out by Easton Redevelopment Authority for
a plan of construction for a high-rise apartment
building.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing - Williams, D.C. Feb. 24 1977
An account of David C. Williams of Forks
Township, the "biggest landlord" in Easton. He
buys old buildings and rents them.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway - Bikeway July 28 1977
City Council approved bikeway proposal by 3-2
vote. To cost $85,000. Some objections cited.
Easton Express p. 23
Hugh Moore Parkway -
Canalboat
Aug. 10 1977 Canalboat launched on Lehigh River. Easton Express
p. 1
p. 13, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway -
Canalboat
Aug. 9 1977 Canalboat launched on Lehigh River. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hunterdon County, N.J. - Fires Oct. 10 1977 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse destroyed by fire. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hunterdon County, N.J. -
Historic Buildings
June 4 1977
An account of the Depuy Canal House built in
1797.
Easton Express p. 7, illus
James, Rev. C. Wayland July 16 1977
Resigned as pastor of First Presbyterian Church to
operate the Morris Hill Travel Inc.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Journalists Jan. 17 1977
Swedish journalists: Ms. Christina Paemgren and
Neil Goldstein visit Easton, take pictures of
Northampton Street and its citizens. To be
published in Swedish magazine "VI."
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Junkyard Aug. 1 1977
Shoemaker and Lynch Auto Parts is more like a
library of car components than the traditional
automotive junkyard. Located off R.t 519 in
Belvidere, N.J.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Keith, Donald June 28, 29 1977
Retires as Editor of Easton Express. Roasted at
testimonial.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Kennedy, Senator Edward May 11 1977
Speaks to the Northampton County Democrats at
their 14th annual fund-raising dinner. Held at the
Northampton County Community Center.
Easton Express p. 11
Kennedy, Senator Edward May 13 1977
Speaks to the Northampton County Democrats at
their 14th annual fund-raising dinner. Held at the
Northampton County Community Center.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Kidney Clinic Sept. 14 1977
Treatment Center, Lehigh Valley Artificial Kidney
Clinic is located on Route 248 West of the Palmer
Park Mall. Can handle 100 patients.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Lafayette College - Faculty March 1 1977
An account of retired Lafayette Choral Director Dr.
John D. Raymond's career.
Express p. 9, illus.
Lafayette College - Faculty March 14 1977
James Shelly, Easton Express reporter, gives an
account of 2 outstanding professors: Dr. W. W.
Watt and Dr. A. W. Genebien.
Express p. 9, illus.
Lafayette College - Fraternities March 25 1977 History of fraternities and their future growth. Express p. 11, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents Sept. 10 1977
Dr. K. Roald Bergethon to resign in June 1978. Was
president for 20 years.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Presidents Sept. 12 1977
Dr. K. Roald Bergethon to resign in June 1978. Was
president for 20 years.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents Sept. 13 1977
Dr. K. Roald Bergethon to resign in June 1978. Was
president for 20 years.
Express p. 4
Lafayette College - Visitors Nov. 22 1977
Actress Jane Fonda spoke to college students.
College authorities informed her that her lecture
was to be on "American Cinema" and not on her
usual socio-political ideas.
Express p. 17, illus.
Laubach Family Oct. 21 1977 Obituary of Frederick H. Laubach, Jr. Express p. 14
Lawrence Welk Show July 16 1977
Semonski family of Great Meadows, NJ, are
singers on the show.
Express p. 15, illus.
Lehigh University Dec. 9 1977
To show the controversial film "Deep Throat."
Public to be barred. Star Harry Reems spoke at
Lehigh in defense of X-rated films.
Express p. 9, illus.
Lehigh University - Honorary
Degrees
May 31 1977
Henry A. Kissinger, former Secretary of State,
received honorary doctor of laws degree. His wife
Nancy received honorary doctor of humane
letters degree.
Express p. 21, illus.
Loitering March 19 1977
Merchants in Easton say that loiterers hurt
business. Bad conditions on N. 4th Street.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lopresti, Mrs. Virginia P. Jan. 19 1977
Sertoma Club honors Mrs. Virginia P. Lopresti for
her work as a local archaeologist.
Express p. 21
Mansfield, Jayne June 28 1977
An account of her life and final resting place in
Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Moonies July 9 1977
Two Express reporters spend weekend at a Moony
Camp. Write of their experiences.
Easton Express p. 24, illus
Movies Nov. 11 1977 Movie in Easton. Easton Express p. 20, illus
Movies Nov. 12 1977 Movie in Easton. Easton Express p. 17
Movies Nov. 14 1977 Movie in Easton. Easton Express p. 13
Movies Nov. 15 1977 Movie in Easton. Easton Express
p. 5
p. 17, illus
Movies Nov. 17 1977 Movie in Easton. Easton Express p. 27
Movies Nov. 18 1977 Movie in Easton. Easton Express p. 17
Movies - Dain Curse Dec. 2 1977
"Dain Curse" a boon for the Easton economy also
provided a psychological boost to the community.
Easton Express p. 1
Movies - Dain Curse Dec. 3 1977
Group of people from the area who were extras in
the cast form an organization - The Dain Curse
Alumni Association.
Easton Express p. 21
Movies - Dain Curse Nov. 10 1977
The Dain Curse being filmed in Easton starting
Nov. 10, 1977.
Easton Express p. 25, illus
Movies - Dain Curse Nov. 4 1977
The Dain Curse being filmed in Easton starting
Nov. 10, 1977.
Easton Express p. 1
Movies - Dain Curse Nov. 5 1977
The Dain Curse being filmed in Easton starting
Nov. 10, 1977.
Easton Express p. 21
Movies - Dain Curse Nov. 8 1977
The Dain Curse being filmed in Easton starting
Nov. 10, 1977.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Movies - Dain Curse Nov. 9 1977
The Dain Curse being filmed in Easton starting
Nov. 10, 1977.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Movies - Dain Curse Oct. 18 1977
Easton may be locale for the movie "The Dain
Curse."
Easton Express p. 13
Movies - Dain Curse Sept. 19 1977
Easton may be locale for the movie "The Dain
Curse."
Easton Express p. 15
Murder Jan. 6 1977
Airline hostess murdered. Body found along River
Road in Upper Black Eddy, PA. Airline offers
reward.
Easton Express p. 1
NAACP Sept. 7 1977
Now has its own headquarters… a one room office
at the United Way building, 214 Bushkill St. Article
notes future programs.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - YMCA Dec. 19 1977
Nazareth YMCA Board voted to build a Y center in
"open country" setting rather thatn on present
site a 33 South Main. Sites being considered in
Stockertown and Tatamy Area.
Easton Express p. 15
Northampton Co ., PA - Prison -
Board
Sept. 9 1977
Board gives plaque in memory of William Moran,
Sr., a 14-year member of the prison board
Express p. 17
Northampton Co., PA - County
Council
Dec. 30 1977
Commissioner form of government ended today
with the adoption of the 1978 budget. New
County Council form will be effected at the stroke
of midnight.
Express p. 13, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Home
Rule Charter
Nov. 9 1977
New legislative government for County has all
Democrats for the offices
Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Officials Nov. 17 1977 Obituary of William Hontz, former sheriff Express p. 54
Northampton County Bureau of
the Aging
Dec. 30 1977
County owes $21,604 for undocumented
expenditures by bureau's director, Mrs. Anne
Slater White, who was dismissed by county
commissioners.
Easton Express p. 13
Northampton County Bureau of
the Aging
Nov. 17 1977
Bureau head, Mrs. Anne Slater White, dismissed
by County Commissioners due to mismanagement
of funds.
Easton Express p. 1
Northampton County Council Jan. 3 1977
Members took oath under new form of
government for the county.
Easton Express
Northampton County Public
Assistance
Aug. 19 1977
Workers staged sick days in protest to the state
budget impasse and their payless paydays.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton, Pa. - Hotels March 24 1977
Hotel Northampton, located Main & 10th Streets -
fire gutted 2nd & 3rd floors.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Norton, William M. Aug. 17 1977 Birthday greetings by airplane display. Easton Express p. 13, illus
Pacchioli, F.J. Jan. 29 1977
Magistrate Fred J. Pacchioli has office closed until
after his trial on charges of theft and misuse of
office.
Easton Express p. 15
Palmer Plan of Waste
Conversion
Feb. 26 1977 Awaits someone of agency to save it from defeat. Easton Express p. 16, illus
Palmer Solid Waste Plan April 12 1977 Description and demonstration of plan. Easton Express p. 14, illus
Palmer Township - Employees Oct. 19 1977
Palmer employees must have homes within the
township.
Easton Express p. 15
Palmer Township - Flag May 6 1977
Receives a new flag for its 120th birthday. Flag
presented at Fairview Park.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Palmer Township - Liberty Bell Oct. 8 1977
Police Chief Nick Di Vietro and his father Antonio
donate a Liberty Bell to the township. To be
displayed in foyer of municipal building.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Palmer Township - Pool Sept. 22 1977
Community pool mortgage paid off. Burning of the
mortgage by Palmer Lions Club.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Palmer, Judge Clinton Budd Aug. 6 1977 Gives an account of his work in the court. Easton Express p. 22, illus
Parking Meters Dec. 17 1977
Downtown Easton parking meters to be free until
Dec. 31.
Easton Express p. 1
Parking Meters Feb. 26 1977
Merchants of Easton think the city to abandon
parking meters for the economy of downtown
Easton.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Pen Argyl, Pa. - Parades Sept. 6 1977
2,000 spectators view Labor Day Parade
sponsored by Lookout Fire Co.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Penmanship Oct. 25 1977
School Supt. Of Phillipsburg, Anthony Witham has
a hobby of calligraphy.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Chamber of
Commerce
Sept. 27 1977
Chamber of Commerce awards the first P.R.I.D.
award to Superior TV and Appliances firm.
Easton Express p. 7, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Clubs May 2 1977 The new Kiwanis Club chartered. Easton Express p. 18, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Dept. Nov. 21 1977
Lincoln Engine Company holds 22nd annual old-
timers dinner.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library Dec. 2 1977
Library since its designation as a N.J. Area Library
is rapidly expanding its collection through
microprinted publications, paperback books, and
films.
Easton Express p. 38
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials Oct. 10 1977
Ex-mayor George Vincent killed in Automobile
crash.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Dec. 10 1977
New superintendent Peter Merluzza succeeds
Anthony Witham who was forced to resign.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. School District -
Superintendents
Nov. 4 1977
Superintendent Anthony P. Witham resigns. Had
been fined for disorderly conduct due to incident
at Hess's Dept. Store in Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. School District -
Superintendents
Nov. 5 1977
Superintendent Anthony P. Witham resigns. Had
been fined for disorderly conduct due to incident
at Hess's Dept. Store in Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. School District -
Superintendents
Nov. 7 1977
Superintendent Anthony P. Witham resigns. Had
been fined for disorderly conduct due to incident
at Hess's Dept. Store in Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. 1
p. 17
Plainfield Township - Fair July 21 1977
Plainfield Farmers' Fair. Mrs. Pat Mayer, 32, of
Bangor became the first woman in the area to
enter the 4-wheel drive pull. She won 2nd place.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Prendergast, James Aug. 18 1977
Scuffle with welfare demonstrator at Harrisburg -
still no budget for state.
Easton Express p. 1
Presley, Elvis Aug. 18 1977
Singer's death stimulates sale of his records in
area.
Easton Express p. 1
Presley, Elvis Nov. 5 1977
A former WEST disc jockey, Ron Barry, a Presley
collector.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Presley, Elvis Oct. 7 1977
Papier Mache statue of singer made by Anton
Schiavone of Bangor and on display in his shop.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Raubsville, Pa. - Poet Sept. 29 1977
Gerald Stern, a resident of Raubsville, won the
Lamont Poetry Award of the Academy of
American Poets.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Red Cross July 28 1977
Conducts phone-a-thon for Johnstown flood
victims.
Easton Express p. 1
Red Cross Sept. 21 1977 Easton Chapter marks 60th year of service. Easton Express p. 15
Red Cross Sept. 27 1977 Easton Chapter marks 60th year of service. Easton Express p. 14, illus
Rehabilitation Center - Glendon Aug. 18 1977
Former director, Anthony Vasconcellos and wife
face fraud charges in several states.
Easton Express p. 1
Reibman Family June 23 1977
Nathan and Jeanette Reibman received the
Jerusalem City of Peace Award.
Easton Express p. 1
Roosevelt, Theodore Oct. 14 1977
Visits pupils at Phillipsburg Middle School. Actor
Bob Boyd impersonates the President. Program
funded by Florida Dept. of Citrus and Interstate
United Food Service.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Ruggiero, Philip S. Aug. 18 1977
Jostled by two Philadelphia Democrats - try to
force his vote for the delayed state budget.
Easton Express p. 1
Salvation Army Aug. 30 1977
Brig. Thelma Bassett to retire after 45 years of
service.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Schools - Easton High School
Day
April 30 1977
1977 honoree is Agnes Fowler, retired physical
education teacher for 32 years.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Schools - Paxinosa July 30 1977 Some children sent from Wolf. Easton Express p. 18
Schools - Teachers Aug. 20 1977
Zarbatany, Robert, teacher and wrestling coach
denied his bid for a sabbatical leave.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Teachers Oct. 22 1977
Reed, Verna, 90 year old Easton High School
teacher supports Equal Rights for Women for 54
years.
Easton Express p. 6 illus.
Schools - Teachers Sept. 27 1977
Zarbatany, Robert, teacher and wrestling coach
denied his bid for a sabbatical leave.
Easton Express p. 13
Schools - Traill Green March 1 1977 Sale of Traill Green to force closing of Webster. Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Wolf June 8 1977
Fred A. Williams, Easton developer and Chairman
of DIG filed bankruptcy petition which will delay
the Wolf building project.
Easton Express p. 1
Schools - Wolf Sept. 3 1977
Wolf School building remodeling for office use by
Fred A. Williams runs into financial trouble.
Easton Express p. 25 illus.
Senior Citizen Center Oct. 21 1977
Senior Citizen Center located at 123 N. 2nd Street
has program to celebrate its 2nd year.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Shamokin, Pa. - Churches June 25 1977
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - many people say
Christ's face appears on the tabernacle veil.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Smith, Martin A. Nov. 11 1977 Obituary. Easton Express p. 14
Smoking Dec. 6 1977
Mrs. Jacquelyn Rogers, Easton resident wrote the
book "You Can Stop." She and her husband are the
co-founders of the SmokEnders Program.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Snyder, Jay R. July 5 1977
Civic leader and former Easton Councilmember.
Obituary.
Easton Express
Spanish Center Oct. 10 1977
Spanish Center held at First United Methodist
Church, 42 S. 2nd St.
Easton Express p. 44, illus
SPCA Nov. 3 1977
Mrs. Helen Streeter - credited with reorganizing
the Northampton County SPCA in 1944. Was
organized in Easton in 1912. An account of its
history.
Easton Express p. 12
State Legislators Aug. 18 1977
State legislators involved in scuffle - due to
delayed state budget. James Prendergast and
Philip s. Ruggiero from Northampton County were
involved.
Easton Express p. 1
Stern, Gerald Sept. 29 1977
A resident of Raubsville won Lamont Poetry
Award of the Academy of American Poets.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Stockertown, Pa. Dec. 9 1977 An account of the borough. Easton Express
p. 1
p. 16, illus
Streeter, Mrs. Helen Nov. 3 1977 Known as Mrs. SPCA, Obituary. Easton Express p. 12
Stroudsburg, Pa. Dec. 24 1977
Monroe County's Courthouse, built in 1890,
included Pa. Inventory of Historic Places.
Description of building.
Easton Express p. 15
Suburban Security Patrol, Inc. Nov. 21 1977
Security company has trained men and dogs to
guard homes and businesses.
Easton Express p. 37, illus
Telephone - Touch-tone Jan. 14 1977
Bell Telephone to modernize service in Easton
area by touch-tone telephones and spelling calling
services.
Easton Express p. 17
Television - Channel 39 May 7 1977
WLVT-TV Channel 39 conducts fund-raising
auction.
Easton Express p. 29, illus
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
April 18 1977
Monument on lawn of synagogue is dedicated in
memory of the Jews killed in Europe.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Theaters April 18 1977
Dick Fox, local art teacher at Easton Area High
School, has a love for the theater and is a master
of the art of creating theatrical setting.
Easton Express p. 23
Trexler Dam Nov. 9 1977
Defeated in referendum by 3-1. Recent Georgia
dam disaster affected electoral vote.
Easton Express p. 39
United Fund July 26 1977
Centre Square goes "Hollywood" for the day. A 30
second segment in a 12 minute movie depicting
the merger of the Forks of the Delaware and the
Greater Bethlehem area United Ways. A
continuous human chain of linked hands across
the Easton-Phillipsburg free
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Vandalism Nov. 25 1977
Windows broken in downtown area after Easton-
Phillipsburg football game.
Easton Express p. 17
Vaudeville June 13 1977
Milton Berle, George Jessel, and other old
troopers perform with the Roy Radin Vaudeville
Revue at Easton Area High School. Sponsored by
Washington Lodge of the Fraternal Order of
Police.
Easton Express p. 15
Voter Registration July 8 1977
13 year old girl, Tammy Compton, of Stroudsburg
registered to vote and got away with it.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
War - Camp Washington Jan. 4 1977 Camp Washington - an account of its history Easton Express
Warren County, New Jersey -
Jail
Aug. 19 1977
Warren County Jail at Belvidere considered a
dreary place for anyone. An account of its
facilities.
Easton Express p. 17
Warren Hospital - Doctors Aug. 16 1977 New doctors lured to local hospital. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Warren Hospital - Volunteers Oct. 22 1977 16 year old volunteer attacked while on duty. Easton Express p. 1
Washington, N.J. - Washington
Crossing Park
Dec. 27 1977
John Terrell, actor, portrays Washington crossing
the Delaware on Christmas day. Says this his last
year for the enactment.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Weather - Rainstorm March 1 1977
Rainstorm takes life of a 19 year old girl, Debra La
Form, as she is swept into an uncovered drainage
culvert.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Weather - Thunderstorms Aug. 11 1977
Lightning bolt shatters rear of Easton Fruit and
Produce - collapsed into the Bushkill Creek.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
WEST (Radio Station) Aug. 10 1977
Dick Hammer, sports director returns to radio
station.
Easton Express p. 12
West Jersey Motor Club Aug. 12 1977
West Jersey Motor Club pays off $80,000
mortgage. Located in Phillipsburg, N.J.
Easton Express p. 27, illus
Williams Township Dec. 5 1977
Historis Williams Township is location of an old
grist mill. Built in 1762 is now placed on National
Register of Historical Places. Now owned by Peter
Beidler and has been converted into a family
home.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Williams, Fred A. June 8 1977
Easton developer and Chairman of DIG filed
bankruptcy petition which will delay the Wolf
building project.
Easton Express p. 1
Williams, Judge Alfred T. Aug. 6 1977 Gives an account of his work in the court. Easton Express p. 22, illus
Wilson Borough - Police Nov. 15 1977
Re-establishes police department ranks. Ends
mayoral control of the department.
Easton Express p. 1
Wilson Borough - Schools
May 12,
1977
1977
Liberty Elementary School to close because of
unsound conditions.
Easton Express p. 23
Wilson Borough - Tax
Jan. 6 & 11
May 19
1977
Council wants to levy a business privilege tax.
Business men object.
Easton Express
p. 21
p. 1, illus
p. 26
Wilson Borough - Tax
May 10,
June 14
1977 Council votes to levy a one mill gross receipts tax. Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
Students
Nov. 10 1977
8th graders barred from playing basketball on the
freshman interscholastic team.
Easton Express p. 23
Wilson High School - Faculty Dec. 16 1977 Obituary of Richard Shelling. Easton Express p. 32
Wilson High School - Students Aug. 16 1977
Recent opinion poll shows that Wilson pupils may
not be getting the kind of education they deserve.
Easton Express p. 15
Wrestling Feb. 17 1977
Bobby Weaver, two-time state wrestling
champion receives the Brad Weaver (named in
honor of his brother) award.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. 31
Wynkoop, Ronald Nov. 30 1977
Publishes a photographic book on Easton - "The
Old Home Town."
Easton Express p. 25
Y.M.C.A. Dec. 8 1977
Local institution either to be renovated or built in
a new location.
Easton Express p. 1
A.B.E. Airport Nov. 7 1978
Sculpture depicting flight designed by Harry
Bertoia of Barto, PA. An account of his life and
works. Obituary
Easton Express p. 18
Abortion Sept. 9 1978
Lehigh Valley abortion center to open in October
at Airport and Steelstone Roads in Hanover
Township.
Easton Express p. 1
Airplanes Feb. 23 1978
Airplane has problem take-off
from Braden's Airfield in Forks Township . Forced
to land on road.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Churches Oct. 14 1978
Alpha Presbyterian dedicates picture and plaque
in memory of late Rev. Andrew Szabo, pastor for
43 years before his death in 1967.
Easton Express p. 6, illus.
Artists May 8 1978
Clarence Carter, mystical painter was born in
Ohio, but now resides in Milford, NJ. Article on his
life and works by Don Henry.
Easton Express p. 29
Artists Nov. 15 1978
Dick Schuyler and Ed Heagy of Phillipsburg have
exclusive rights to market bulletin boards
depicting major characters and scenes from J. R. R.
Tolkien's classic trilogy of "The Lord of the Rings."
The company is called Oden, Inc.
Easton Express p. 29
Artists Nov. 7 1978
Harry Bertoia, sculptor, designed at ABE airport.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 18
Authors Nov. 11 1978
Eric Knight and his novel, "Lassie Come Home" -
an account of the author, his home in Bucks Co.
and the 40th anniversary of its publication.
Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Bakeries Dec. 13 1978
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Strausser open bakery in
Thatcher's Seafood Arcade on Nicholas Street in
Palmer Township.
Easton Express p. 31
Bangor, PA - Police Dept. April 4 1978
Obituary of Chief of Police, Walter E. Heard who
served 10 years as Chief of Police, and 26 years in
police work
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bay family.
June 21,
1978.
1978
The obituary of Mrs. Jennie Bay, wife of Supt
.James Bay.
Easton Express pg. 48.
Beauty Parlors Nov. 4 1978
Imperial Coiffures, 3340 Nazareth Road, Palmer
Township located in 100 year old farmhouse -
owner Carl L. Mancino.
Easton Express p. 44, illus.
Beebe, Helen H.
July 14,
1978.
1978
Helen Hulick Beebe, a pioneer in Speech
Pathology, makes a formal gift of her clinic. An
account of the clinic.
Easton Express p. 17.
Belvidere, N.J. - Homes
May 12,
1978
1978
Photographs of the various homes in the older
section of town.
Easton Express p. 20
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Crime
July 7,
1978
1978
Middle aged robber nets $1,700 at K mart Plaza
bank.
Easton Express p.1
Bicycles - Biketrail April 22 1978
Palmer and Bethlehem Townships clear path to
bikeways thanks to U.S. Dept. of Interior. Grant of
$480,357. A total of 7.08 miles will be provided.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Bicycling 1978
Bicyclists from Easton and Bethlehem set a new
record for pedaling across the U.S. Paul Tibbets of
Easton and Earl Page of Bethlehem traveled more
than 3000 miles in 13 days, 4 1/2 hours from
Santa Monica, CA, to New York City.
Express p. 1, illus.
Boardman, Gerald M. Dec. 1 1978
1952 graduate of Lafayette College, author of a
bookk "American Musical Theater." Studied under
Dr. W. W. Watt. An account of his student years.
Express p. E-16, illus.
Bottles Sept. 15 1978
Local collectors dig up items in the area and
display collections in store in Centre Square under
auspices of the Forks of the Delaware Bottle Club.
Express p. 5, illus.
Boys Club of Easton Nov. 18 1978
Larry Holmes, Easton's boxing champion, offers to
bail out the Boys Club. To act as honorary
chairman of a fund-raising drive.
Express p. 1
Boys Club of Easton Nov. 22 1978
Larry Holmes kicks off fund drive by donating
$1,000.
Express p. 45
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Stores March 7 1978
Woolworth's downtown store closes after 50
years of service.
Easton Express p. 16
Business - Banks
April 19 &
May 5
1978
First Valley Bank of Bethlehem made about
$23,000 in questionable payments to politicians.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks July 8 1978
First National Bank ( formerly Northampton
National) at 4th and Northampton Streets has
interior renovated at a cost of $150,000.
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Business - Banks Sept. 9 1978
Fairview Savings & Loan Association moves to new
headquarters at 2201 Northampton Street.
Easton Express p. 21, illus.
Business - Bethlehem Steel Dec. 5 1978
Bethlehem Steel Corp. has signed an
unprecedented agreement with China to develop
and expand an ancient iron ore mine at Shuichang.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Binney & Smith Jan. 12 1978 Purchases Silly Putty for $3 million. Easton Express p.48 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith June 20 1978
Binney & Smith, inc. now for the first time listed
on the New York Stock Exchange. Previously was
traded on the American Exchange.
Easton Express p. 27 illus.
Business - Bixler's Aug. 30 1978
Bixler's Jewelry Store the subject of a TV
documentary onstation WNEP-TV Scranton
entitled "NEP Alive".
Easton Express p. 24
Business - Breweries Feb. 23 1978
Beer distributing firm moves from North Third
Street to Forks Twp. Raymond Baurkot ends 44
years of business in downtown Easton.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Breweries June 9 1978
Kuebler's Brewery. Dismantling the 190 ft.
chimney of the old brewery on Rt. 611 South is
being done by Ray Amadore.
Easton Express p. 22 illus.
Business - Chimney Sweep Oct. 5 1978
Fred Sterner of 721 Cattell St. has established
himself as a chimney clearner for the Easton area.
Easton Express p. 35 illus.
Business - Department Stores Nov. 24 1978
Hess Brothers plans to merge with Marshall Field
Co.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Drafting July 12 1978
Lehigh Valley Drafting Equipment shop at 58
Centre Square finds business in downtown Easton
successful.
Easton Express p. 24 illus.
Business - Fabrics Sept. 15 1978
Shapson, Inc. bedspread and drapery
manufacturer located at St.John and Philadelphia
Road to close after 50 years.
Easton Express p. 34
Business - Food Industry June 29 1978
Schoeneck Farms, Inc., Nazareth, Pa. may have to
liquidate its alfalfa feed processing plant.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Food Industry Nov. 21 1978
Keystone Food Products moved to former Weller
Building in Lower Nazareth Township. Former site
sold to Victaulic Co. of America to manufacture
molten and synthetic rubber products and also a
warehouse.
Easton Express p. 16
Business - Food Stores Jan. 19 1978 Quick Chek opens store in Wilson Borough. Easton Express p. 8
Business - Furniture Stores June 22 1978
Old Lanark Red Schoolhouse turned into furniture
store. Owner Sol Schacker calls the store the Paul
Revere Furniture Store. Location at the base of
South Mountain in Center Valley.
Easton Express p. 25
Business - Hardware Stores Oct. 30 1978
Bennet Hardware Store celebrating its 110th year
in downtown Easton. Gives an account of its
history.
Easton Express p. 21 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 15 1978
Bryant Matyger, developer of Mohican
Marketplace renovates former Paramount store
at 411 Northampton St. for a new nightclub
discotheque - to be called Club Paramount, to
replace Club Mohican which closed due to air
conditioning problems.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 21 1978
Anton's Restaurant in Palmer Township, 2722
Freemansburg Ave. opens.
Easton Express p. 26 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 2 1978
Matteo's Italian delicatessen and short order food
opens at 208 Cattell St. Mario Andretti and Mayor
Schultz at Grand Opening.
Easton Express p. 33 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 21 1978
Ladle Restaurant closes and discotheque planned
for the site.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 22 1978
Ginople's restaurant sold to Bradley Mattern. An
account of the restaurant.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 12 1978
Club Paramount forced to close as owner failed to
obtain necessary Pa. liquor license.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns,etc. Nov. 14 1978 9 easting place owners fight Easton 's fire code. Easton Express p. 1
Business - ITT March 31 1978
ITT Electron Tube Division Palmer Township plant
on strike since February 23.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Business - Lumber Trade July 13 1978
Eisenhardt Mills, Inc. to build woodwork for a
palace in Saudi Arabia-
Express p. 8, illus.
Business - Mack Printing Co. Jan. 5 1978
Mack Printing Co. purchases the building of the
former Sheridan Machine Company for $700,000.
Express p. 1
Business - Mack Printing Co. July 17 1978
Obituary of Donald W. Riddagh, vice president at
Mack Printing Co.
Express p. 10
Business - Martin Guitar Co. July 14 1978 The strike a thing of the past to the workers. Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. May 19 1978
Court delays in ruling to stop the striking union
members from trying to keep people from
entering or leaving plant. An account of union
activities.
Express p. 1
Business - Mohican Marketplace Feb. 18 1978 Bank forecloses on Marketplace. Owner, Matyger. Express p. 19
Business - Mohican Marketplace July 6 1978
Teenagers, under 21, turn basement into disco
called Club Mohican
Express p. 15, illus.
Business - Mohican Marketplace May 30 1978
The Club Mohican, the private club and
discotheque in the Marketplace, closed by owner
Bryant Matyger. All parties and activities
cancelled. Lafayette Trust Bank holds a $95,000.
mortgage.
Express p. 21
Business - Mohican Marketplace Oct. 6 1978
A meat shop - deli to be a new department,
operated by Romeo Bussiere and Jay Feathers,
one of the butchers in Old Mohican Market.
Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians April 22 1978
Phillipsburg opera singer Linda Pellegrine, lyric
soprano, appears regularly with the Philadelphia
Opera Company.
Express p. 7, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 22 1978
Gary Schocker, flutist, places first in Young Artist
competition in National Flute association.
Express p. 13
Business - Music & Musicians June 1 1978
Obituary of Hazel Moser Klechner, area pianist
and organist. Well-known entertainer in the
Lehigh Valley.
Express p. 24
Business - Music & Musicians May 6 1978
Shawnee Choir of Delaware Water Gap loses its
director, Dr. Earl Wilhoite
Express illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 13 1978
Joseph Rocco Mascari of Phillisburg wrote song
"I'm from New Jersey". Both houses of NJ
legislature approved song as state song but Gov.
William T. Cahill vetoed it.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Pfizer & Co. Nov. 3 1978
After nearly 2 years of delay, Pfizer Inc. (Marketing
Department of Metals, Pigments, and Minerals
Division) moves into third floor offices in Wolf
School Building.
Express p. 32, illus.
Business - Plumbing March 7 1978
Obituary of William Tomino, ex-Easton
councilman, plumbing business owner.
Express p. 8
Business - Restaurants July 17 1978
Hot dog vendors with push carts now approved by
city. John Pappas one of the vendors. Mostly sell
in vicinity of circle.
Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Shopping Centers Jan. 17 1978
Shopping center located in Williams Township
annexed by City of Easton 7 years ago results in a
tax controversy. The annexation of South Side
Food Lane Center would cost more than $43,500.
Express p. 13
Business - Shopping Centers May 1 1978
25th Street shopping center fire started in Father
Time Clock Shop. Blamed on electricity.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Sports Nov. 8 1978
Fin and Fish opens at 425 Northampton St. Roy
Harvey is owner.
Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Storage Companies Dec. 4 1978
Obituary of John E. Miller, owner of Easton
Storage Company
Express p. 20
Business - Travel Agencies May 15 1978
Commercial agency opens: Travel Design ,1940
Northampton St.
Express p. 22, illus.
Business - Variety Stores Sept. 2 1978
Pet store, Tomlyn Pet Supply Store, opened at 548
W. Berwick St. Also sells equipment for dog sled
racing.
Express p. 47, illus.
Business, etc. Nov. 17 1978
Apollo Car Wash, formerly Jet Car Wash at 240 N.
Delaware Drive is renovated. Owned by John
DiVietro and John Tersignia.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Canals and canaling July 1 1978
Lehigh Canal boat "Josiah White" to make its first
passenger run. Purchased for $10,000. An account
of the arrangements
Express p. 15, illus.
Cavallo family July 31 1978
An account of Dr. John Cavallo's home life and
preparation of food.
Express p. 12, illus.
Chamber of Commerce, Easton July 18 1978
Former executive vice president Gene Gosch fined
$50 and made restitution after being charged with
illegally collecting $2500 in unemployment
compensation benefits.
Express p. 13
Chamber of Commerce, Easton May 26 1978
Burns the mortgage on the Chamber's new
building at 157 S. 4th St. Building constructed in
1975.
Express p. 19, illus.
Churches - Baptist Aug. 26 1978
Shiloh Baptist Church. An account of it activities
for its negro members.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - Baptist Nov. 4 1978
First Baptist Church of Easton has new building on
Greenwood Avenue in Palmer Township.
Easton Express p. 30 illus.
Churches - Moravian April 8 1978
The First Moravian Church of Easton celebrated
the 90th anniversary of its founding
Express p. 6, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Dec. 16 1978
South Side Presbyterian Church at Valley and
Wilkesbarre St. will merge its 60 members with
the Olivet Presbyterian Church at 15th &
Northampton St. Founded in 1881 as a mission of
the First Presbyterian Church of Easton.
Express p. 38, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 24 1978
College Hill Presbyterian congregation honor their
pastor Rev. Robert Sandercock for his 19 years of
service.
Express p. 17, illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's April 24 1978
St. Anthony's Youth Center celebrates 25th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. 2 illus.
Churches - St. John's Lutheran Sept. 16 1978
Former pastor, Rev. John Steinbruck named
recipient of Isiah award.
Easton Express p. 10 illus.
Clothing Stores Dec. 5 1978
Lerner's Shop, at 345 Northampton Street, to
close early in 1979 after more than 25 years in
downtown Easton.
p. 17
Clothing Stores Jan. 9 1978
Mom and Tot Store.
Store to close at end of February; it was located at
408 Northampton St.
Express-Times p. 9
Clothing Stores Oct. 3 1978
Joseph's Mens Store: Obituary of owner, Samuel
J. Joseph.
Express-Times p. 27, illus.
Clubs - American Association of
University Women
May 10 1978
The Easton branch celebrates 50 years on May
18th with a dinner at Northampton County
Country Club. Brief history
Easton Express P. 14
Clubs - Sertoma April 5 1978
Awards "Service to Mankind" to Mrs. Margaret
Dobson Druse
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
CORCO October 18 1978
A small group of Easton citizens formed to lobby
for the needs of the community. Account of the
activities of the Coalition of Religious and Civic
Organizations. CORCO had its first annual
convention at St. Marks United Church of Christ
on October 19
Easton Express P. 15
Court House - New April 10 1978
Moving day. Major offices move into the new
administration building.
Easton Express P. 15
Court House - New
November
21
1978
Funds to be saved by employing a cleaning and
janitorial agency. Cleaning employess threaten
action on loss of their jobs.
Easton Express P. 15
Crime March 10 1978
Organized crime is said to be "moving in fast" in
the Poconos.
Easton Express p. 13
Crime March 7 1978
Organized crime is said to be "moving in fast" in
the Poconos.
Easton Express p. 13
Crime March 8 1978
Organized crime is said to be "moving in fast" in
the Poconos.
Easton Express p. 1
Crime March 9 1978
Organized crime is said to be "moivng in fast" in
the Poconos.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Crime - Arson Jan. 13 1978
Trial of Bath, PA arsonist, Gary W. Hartzell, to be
held out of Northampton County due to media
publicity.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Crime - Arson Jan. 5 1978
Trial of Bath, PA arsonist, Gary W. Hartzell, to be
held out of Northampton County due to media
publicity.
Easton Express p. 1
Dairy Plants July 18 1978 LeHi Dairy.
Workers at Allentown plant strike.
Easton Express p. 13
Delaware River June 7 1978
Mary Lou Pyatt, 19, of Phillipsburg rescued Joseph
Corcoran of Stroudsburg from drowning in
Delaware River while 50 people watched from
Northampton Street Bridge
Express illus.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission
July 22 1978
Vehicle carrying receipts of $10,196. in cash held
up by two men who later abandoned van and fled
on separate motorcycles. Van was making daily
trip to bank in Stroudsburg.
Express p. 13
Democratic Party Aug. 28 1978
Obituary of Helen D. Sutton, leader in party and
aid to Francis E. Walter. Was PA State Democratic
Committee woman for 31 years.
Express p. 8
Department Store Jan. 26 1978
Laneco Department Store: In Pohatcong
Township has part of its roof collapse due to
heavy snowstorm.
Easton Express p. 1
Department Stores March 31 1978
Wilson Borough approves site plan for K-mart
store on 9.77 acre tract of land on 25th St.
Easton Express p. 1, map.
Dixie Cup Co. Dec. 5 1978 Obituary of John B. Taylor, retired vice president. Easton Express p. 22, illus.
Doctors 12 May 1978
Dr. Anthony Sparta to retire after 50 years as a
physician in Easton.
Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Doctors Dec. 5 1978 Obituary for Dr. Joseph M. Brau, Easton physician. Easton Express p. 22, illus.
Doctors March 20 1978 Obituary of Dr. Rolf E. Johnson. Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Doctors Nov. 9 1978
Dr. Dominick J. Raso of Easton reinstated as a staff
member at Muhlenberg Medical Center.
Easton Express p. 13
Doctors Sept. 21 1978
Muhlenberg Medical Center ousts Dr. Dominick J.
Raso of Easton for his disruptive conduct at a
medical staff meeting.
Easton Express p. 1
Dogs July 22 1978
Borzoi breed raised by Karen Staudt of
Stewartsville, NJ, are stars in tv commercials.
Express p. 7, illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
Jan. 17 1978 Director Mrs. Elizabeth Johns resigns as of Feb. 1 Express p. 13
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
July 29 1978
DIG moves into quarters at the Easton Area
Chamber of Commerce building on 2. 4th Street
Express p. 17, illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
June 8 1978
New executive director, William D. Schroeder, Jr.,
21, graduate of University of PA, appointed
Express p. 13, illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
May 8 1978
New director was head of Hemophilia unit under
Federal investigation. Mrs. Harriet Phillips chosen
from a list of 20 applicants. Committee not aware
of her involvement in the association.
Express p. 9
Drinking July 13 1978 Easton puts restrictions on drinking in public Express p. 13
Easton Area Public Library Feb. 11 1978 Plans mobile branch in Palmer Township. Easton Express P. 15
Easton Area Public Library
Staff------ Obituary
July 25 1978
Mrs Frances S. Wallace former college hill branch
librarian.
Easton Express P. 22
Easton Express Feb. 2 1978
Chairman emeritus of Easton Express, J. Laurence
Stackhouse, celebrates his 90th birthday.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Easton Express March 13 1978
J. L. Stackhouse, chairman emeritus of the board
of Easton Publishing Co. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Easton Express - Employees Sept. 30 1978
S. Parnell Lewis retires as associate editor after 43
years of service.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Easton Express - Parking Lots July 31 1978
Easton Publishing Company leases parking lot at
Riverside Drive from city.
Easton Express p. 17
Easton Hospital July 18 1978
Renovation program provided for new entrance
and lobby on 21st Street.
Easton Express p. 13
Easton Hospital July 22 1978
Renovation program provided for new entrance
and lobby on 21st Street.
Easton Express p. 2, illus
Easton Hospital May 16 1978
Junior League of the Lehigh Valley plan health care
center at Easton Hospital.
Easton Express p. 17
Easton Hospital May 3 1978
Junior League of the Lehigh Valley plan health care
center at Easton Hospital.
Easton Express p. 13
Easton Hospital Sept. 26 1978
Old Cleaning plant building at 20th and Ferry
Streets site for parking garage.
Easton Express p. 11
Easton Hospital - Emergency
Room
Aug. 7 1978 Emergency room: its activities. Easton Express p. 12, illus
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Jan. 5 1978
12 firms in the area join the revitalization group
known as Great Easton Corp.
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Celebrations Aug. 31 1978
Labor Day weekend also celebrated with
community Spirit Day, a fun and games festival at
Hacketts Park. Sponsored by Easton Jaycees and
WEEX.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Celebrations July 10 1978 Heritage Day activities Express
p. 1 & 30,
illus.
Easton, City of - Celebrations July 26 1978
"Circle Circus" part of the celebration of
"Downtown Easton Week"
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 29 1978
Heritage Day activities are planned for weekend of
July 8-10
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - City Hall Aug. 23 1978 City Hall to conduct open house on Sept. 9 Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Design Oct. 3 1978
"Easton Design Guide" is a publication to guide
citizens who wish to participate in Easton's
restoration approved by Mayor Schultz and
members of various agencies. Planning took 6
months, prepared by Lancaster firm of deVitry,
Gilbert, and Bradley. Cost $
Express
p. 1 & 17,
illus.
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Stations
Aug. 23 1978
Open house on Sept. 9 of Fire Department's new
facilities at 6th and Northampton Streets
Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Stations
June 20 1978
Easton Fire Dept. moves into new quarters across
from old building
Express p. 32, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
April 24 1978
In celebration of National Preservation Week,
Historic Easton, Inc. sponsored a bus tour of
Easton Saturday May 13. It cost 50 cents.
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Dec. 7 1978
Historic Easton, Inc. will sponsor a walking tour on
Saturday Dec. 9 from 1-5 pm. To feature 16
examples of restoration.
Express p. 33, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
July 17 1978
Art Deco of the 1920s is shown on many
downtown buildings
Express p. 14, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
May 12 1978
In celebration of National Preservation Week,
Historic Easton, Inc. sponsored a bus tour of
Easton Saturday May 13. It cost 50 cents.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
May 15 1978
In celebration of National Preservation Week,
Historic Easton, Inc. sponsored a bus tour of
Easton Saturday May 13. It cost 50 cents.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
May 25 1978
Easton's architecturalll treasures being studied by
Eugene Aleci of Lancaster architectural firm of
deVitry, Gilbert and Bradley at cost of $25,000
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
May 8 1978
City and Historic Easton, Inc. and Chamber of
Commerce award contract to Lancaster
architectural firm of deVitry, Gilbert & Bradley for
$25,000. to survey and plan historic rejuvenation
for downtown Easton. Inventory to be done by
Nancy Sanquist of Easton
Easton Express p. 9
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Oct. 26 1978
Historic Easton Inc. awards its first "annual award"
to Easton Publishing Co. for the purchase of the 85-
year-old former Wolf school. Other businesses
cited for having restored their buildings.
Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Sept. 18 1978
Survey of historic sites conducted by volunteers
under a $10,000 State grant
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Sept. 28 1978
Historic Easton, Inc. believes the code
rejuvenation will attract middle and high income
property owners back to downtown area. Plans
drive to restore the downtown area.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Sept. 5 1978
Survey of historic sites conducted by volunteers
undera $10,000 state grant
Express p. 4
Easton, City of - Historical
Preservation
May 26 1978
Mayor Schultz and a coalition of public and private
leaders issued an "Easton Preservation
Philosophy" - a commitment to hold onto the
downtown area's fine 18th and 19th century
buildings.
Express p. 20
Easton, City of - History July 8 1978
Express reporter Jim Shelly writes a story
simulating July 3, 1776, signing of the Declaration
of Independence
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Housing May 24 1978
Easton Rredevelopment Authority to save 9
houses located on the west side of South Fifth
Street between Wolf Ave. and Washington St.
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Housing Nov. 9 1978
Area properties owned by David Williams sold at a
Northampton County jSheriff's sale
Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Mayors June 14 1978
Mayor Henry Schultz labeled as a practitioner of
the art of compromise. An account of his term of
office.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Mayors June 16 1978
Easton Mayor Henry Schultz was at ringside for
the Larry Holmes fight at Las Vegas. When he
rushed to the fighter's dressing room, his wallet
was stolen.
Express p. 18
Easton, City of - Officials May 16 1978
John Beckam (city engineer - director of public
services ) refused to resign. Mayor Schultz plans to
fire him.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Officials May 6 1978
John Beckam ( city engineer - director of public
services) refused to resign. Mayor Schultz plans to
fire him.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Police Dept. Aug. 23 1978
Police Department to conduct open house on
Sept. 9
Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Dogs
Feb. 17 1978
Head of Canine Corps and top dog (Bronson)
retire. Canine Corps started in 1970.
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Dogs
March 10 1978
Head of Canine Corps and top dog (Bronson)
retires. Canine Corps started in 1970.
Express
p. 13 & 14,
illus.
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Oct. 9 1978
Easton Redevelopment Authority appointments
by former Mayor Ashton upheld by PA Supreme
Court
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets Aug. 3 1978
City planners outline plan to build a new 540-feet-
long street connecting South Union and South 5th
St. in the Gallows Hill area.
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets July 8 1978
Walk and Don't Walk signs at Centre Square
declared unsafe for pedestrian crossing
Express p. 15, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Aug. 1 1978
Construction during the summer months on
Northampton and 4th Streets leads consumers
and merchants to complain
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Repairs Aug. 26 1978
Constant street repairs on Northampton Street irk
downtown merchants
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Theaters Oct. 5 1978
Two new theaters approved by Easton Planning
Commission. Developers are Jack and George
Chartier.
Express p. 13
Easton, South Aug. 23 1978
Residents living on 800 block of Lincoln Street
organize a watchdog association to prevent and
reduce fear of crime in their area.
Express p. 15
Easton, South - Crime Aug. 3 1978
Residents complain to city council that they are
living in a crime-plagued neighborhood. They
want help
Express p. 1
Easton, South - Crime July 27 1978
Residents complain to city council that they are
living in a crime-plagued neighborhood.
They want help.
Express p. 13
Eddyside Feb. 21 1978
Expansion plan for Eddyside Municipal Beach and
Park presented to City Council. Park area to be a
memorial for Jay Snyder, former city councilman.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Education - March School May 6 1978 March School has visit from poet Philip Dow. Easton Express p. 21 illus.
England, Dr. Herbert K. May 11 1978
Received the Outstanding Citizen Award from
Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Easton Express
p. 17, illus
p. 18, illus
Equal Rights Amendment Aug. 28 1978
About 100 Lehigh Valley men and women
marched to Bethlehem YWCA in support of the
issue.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fires April 12 1978
F & T Auto Works Garage at 1053 Bushkill Drive
damaged heavily by fire.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Fires - Easton Oct. 4 1978
Four families homeless after fire damages homes
on South 9t Street.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fires - Easton Sept. 29 1978
Four families homeless after fire damages homes
on South 9t Street.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Forks Township - Fires Sept. 8 1978
Fire ruins 6 unfinished townhouses in the Fiddlers
Elbow development.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Foul Rift April 12 1978 An account of the area on the Delaware River. Easton Express p. 15, illus
Gallows Hill Neighborhood April 27 1978
More than 70 persons attended the office of the
Gallows Hill Neighborhood Preservation at their
open house at 149 S. 6th St.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Gallows Hill Neighborhood July 19 1978
Alice Baylog wins poster contest depicting
preservation of Gallows Hill by city.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Gallows Hill Neighborhood March 3 1978
Residents of the South Sixth Street area plan to
improve declining neighborhood. Receive $10,000
check for the project.
Easton Express p. 1, 5
Glendon, Pa. - Clubs May 15 1978
Glendon Borough Lions club chartered. Sponsored
by Palmer Lions Club.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Greater Easton Corporation Jan. 25 1978
Created to revitalize Easton. To use Lancaster
Model in its plan of action.
Easton Express p. 1
Greeks Nov. 8 1978
Wilson's annual Greek festival held at Hellenic
Orthodox Church is the 6th for the Greek
Community.
Easton Express p. 32, illus
Gypsies Sept. 13 1978
King of gypsies swears they will stay out of Easton.
Several had been charged with felonies.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Hart, Jacob Nov. 22 1978
Portrait of son of early settler of Easton presented
to Northampton County Historical Society by Mrs.
C. Spencer Allen.
Easton Express p. 53, illus
Health Aug. 24 1978
Easton resident agrees to stop marketing "weight-
control earring." Pa. Health Dept. bans sales of
plastic earring developed by Robert Sun and his
mother Dr. Evelyn Zu-Gno Lee Sun. Hess Brother's
Department store sold item.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Health Aug. 29 1978
Easton resident agrees to stop marketing "weight-
control earring." Pa. Health Dept. bans sales of
plastic earring developed by Robert Sun and his
mother Dr. Evelyn Zu-Gno Lee Sun. Hess Brother's
Department store sold item.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry July 15 1978
Buys at 20 Gordon Drive, Old Orchard, Palmer
Township for $70,000.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry July 21 1978
Muhammad Ali to attend Holmes dinner. List of
other guests.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry July 28 1978
Testimonial dinner held at Kirby Hall, Lafayette
College. 600 persons attend including Muhammad
Ali and others in the boxing world.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry July 31 1978
Testimonial dinner held at Kirby Hall, Lafayette
College. 600 persons attend including Muhammad
Ali and others in the boxing world.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 10 1978
Wins the World Boxing Championship over Ken
Norton at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. An account
of the bout.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 10 1978
Centre Square jammed by hundreds of persons to
celebrate Larry Holmess title bout on June 9,
1978.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 16 1978
Easton Mayor Henry Schultz was at ringside for
the Larry Holmes fight at Las Vegas. When he
rushed to the fighter's dressing room his wallet
was stolen.
Easton Express p. 19
Holmes, Larry March 27 1978
Easton boxer wins victory over Earnie Shavers in
Las Vegas.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry May 16 1978 Training in Catskill Camp. Series of photographs. Easton Express p. 23, illus
Holmes, Larry
May 8, 9,
10, 11
1978
Series of 4 articles by Mark LaRose, Easton Express
staff writer.
Easton Express
Holmes, Larry Nov. 11 1978
Knocks out Alfredo Evangelista of Spain in 7th
round at Las Vegas on Friday Nov. 10th.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. 29, illus
Holmes, Larry Oct. 11 1978
Named as honorary recruiter by the U.S. Air Force
at ceremonies at Easton.
Easton Express p. 43, illus
Houses, Historic Sept. 8 1978
Jacobsburg Historical Society to restore the Henry
Homestead. Description of the 200 year home of
the William Henry Family.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Housing April 4 1978 Williams' tenants say they can't afford to move. Easton Express p. 5
Housing Aug. 25 1978
David C. Williams, Easton's controversial landlord
accuses George Winter, Easton's code
administrator of alleged pay offs.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing Aug. 26 1978
David C. Williams, Easton's controversial landlord
accuses George Winter, Easton's code
administrator of alleged pay offs.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing Jan. 25 1978
Landlord David Williams to sell all Easton
properties and settle in Florida. He had been a
controversial landlord with many deteriorated
properties.
Easton Express p. 13
Housing July 14 1978
Williams bankruptcy moved from Tampa to Court
in Pennsylvania. An accont of his debts.
Easton Express p. 17
Housing June 30 1978
Easton's largest housing development when
completed to be called the Highlands. 86 acre
tract on northern slope of Morgan's Hill from
Route 611 along Delaware River to Western edge
of South Side.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Housing March 17 1978
City, utilities try to solve woes of Williams'
tenants.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing March 22 1978 Some Williams tenants to face eviciton. Easton Express p. 1
Housing March 28 1978 Williams' tenants stage rally in Centre Square. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Housing March 29 1978
Landlord David Williams gives his version on his
problem of renting his apartments.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Housing March 3 1978
Landlord Williams has auction of his properties.
Nobody wants to buy his run-down buildings.
Easton Express p. 7
Housing March 6 1978
Landlord Williams has auction of his properties.
Nobody wants to buy his run-down buildings.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing May 4 1978
Low-income elderly of the area hurt most by
housing pinch. Usual waiting period is 3-5 years.
Easton Express
Housing Oct. 12 1978
FBI Clears Easton's Code Office of wrongdoing.
David Williams brought the issue forward thru his
testimony in the federal bankruptcy court.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing Oct. 14 1978
David Williams says officials lied while George
Winter and City Planning Director Maue say they
didn't.
Easton Express p. 1
Housing Sept. 1 1978
David C. Williams, Easton's controversial landlord
accuses George Winter, Easton's code
administrator of alleged pay offs.
Easton Express p. 1
Hugh Moore Parkway April 8 1978 Canal boat being readied for the summer season. Easton Express p. 17
Hugh Moore Parkway Aug. 21 1978
White Water-Course a possibility. Potential
training area for the sport.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway July 1 1978
Lehigh canal boat "Josiah White" to make its first
passenger run. Purchased for $10,000. An account
of the arrangements.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway July 18 1978
Injured boat mule destroyed after vet determined
broken hip was irreparable.
Easton Express p. 13
Hugh Moore Parkway July 19 1978
Hugh Moore Parkway sign on Route 22 erected
advertising canal boat rides.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway June 29 1978
Lehigh canal boat "Josiah White" to make its first
passenger run. Purchased for $10,000. An account
of the arrangements.
Easton Express p. 13
Hugh Moore Parkway Oct. 24 1978 Jake, the second canal mule dies. Easton Express p. 1
Hugh Moore Parkway - Mules July 29 1978
Canal mules named Jesse and Jake by Debra
Berger who won the name contest.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway - Mules June 2 1978
Mules pulling Canal boat perform well on opening
boat rides. An account of the mules and their
work.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Israel May 19 1978
Israeli envoy visits Easton. Yaacov Paran
welcomed by Mayor Schultz at a reception. Cut
birthday cake in observance of 30 years of
cooperation.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Israeli Consul May 11 1978
Yaacov Paran visits Easton May 18 during Easton's
celebration of Israel's 30th Anniversary.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Jacobsburg - Historical Society Sept. 8 1978
Jacobsburg Historical Society to restore the Henry
Homestead. Description of the 200 year old home
of the William Henry family.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Jewish Community Center Jan. 11 1978
To close its doors. Building to be sold. Started in
1915 as Young Men's Hebrew Association.
Building purchased from old Hutter estate, 660
Ferry Street.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Kreskin Jan. 26 1978
Kreskin visits Lehigh Valley Area to plug latest
book.
Easton Express p. 13
Lafayette College - Presidents April 8 1978
New president named to succeed Dr. K. Roald
Bergethon. He is Dr. David W. Wllis of the
University of New Hampshire.
Express
p. 1, illus. &
p. 6, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents June 2 1978
An account of the background of Lafayette's new
president, Dr. David Ellis.
Express p. 17, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents June 28 1978
Alumni Club salutes retiring president Dr. K. Roald
Bergethon. Honored by 200 friends, colleagues,
and community members.
Express p. 15, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents June 5 1978
Dr. K. Roald Bergethon and his wife Katherine
receive honorary degrees.
Express p. 7, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents Oct. 21 1978 Dr. David Ellis inaugurated as 13th president. Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students April 28 1978
400 students protest the conversion of Soles Hall
to all-female residence by 1980-81 school year.
Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Feb. 4 1978
David W. Marston (former U. S. Attorney,
dismissed by U. S. Attorney Griffin Bell) to speak at
Lafayette on Feb.7.
Express p. 15
Lafayette College - Visitors May 18 1978
An account of George Plimpton's various activities
as he visits for the day at Lafayette College.
Express p. 13, illus.
Louise Moore Park May 27 1978
Dedication exercises of the new park which is
composed of 120 acres located in almost
geographic center of the county. It stretches from
Lower Nazareth into Bethlehem Township.
Express p. 19, illus.
Louise Moore Park May 31 1978
Dedication exercises of the new park which is
composed of 120 acres located in almost
geographic center of the county. It stretches from
Lower Nazareth into Bethlehem Township.
Express p. 13, illus.
Merrill Creek July 24 1978
Conservation group marches against Merrill Creek
Dam. Lehigh and Pocono Committee of Concern
(LePoCo) also walked with the group.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Monroe County, Pa. June 6 1978
Office of the Monroe County Museum Assoc.
opens a small museum in Wyckoff's County Store
at Quaker Plaza. New association created by
county commissioners to coordinate and promote
historical preservation in the county.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Monroe County, Pa. - Historic
Buildings
May 20 1978
Worthington Hall, the 1904 community center in
Shawnee has been entered on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Easton Express p. 22, illus
Movies - Dain Curse April 4 1978 Local Cast to hold viewing party. Easton Express p. 5
Movies - Dain Curse May 19 1978
Dain Curse. Article by Express reporter on the
costumes used in the filming of the movie - the
kind of research to make the costumes authentic
for the period.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Movies - Dain Curse May 2 1978
To be shown May 22, 23, 24 on CBS in two-hour
segments from 9 to 11 P.M. Article by Jean Shelly.
Easton Express p. 15
Movies - Dain Curse May 25 1978
Three part TV Movie when shown in the area was
viewed by all the Easton residents who acted as
extras in the filming. Many of the extras attended
the final showing at Sheraton - Easton Inn in their
1920s costumes.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Murder April 1 & 3 1978
Wilson tavern owner killed; suspect held. Otto F.
Ehritz, owner of Otto's Café, 1607 Northampton
Street shot by Thomas Roberts.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Murder Nov. 1 1978
Virginia L. Morrell, 21 years old, murdered at
South Easton, PA. Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Nov. 2 1978
Virginia L. Morrell, 21 years old, murdered at
South Easton, PA. Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Nov. 3 1978
Virginia L. Morrell, 21 years old, murdered at
South Easton, PA. Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Nov. 4 1978
Bernadette Mc Intosh of Lopatcong Township,
Warren County, NJ murdered on June 15.
Theodore Barnes, Jr. accused but acquitted.
Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Nov. 4 1978
Virginia L. Morrell, 21 years old, murdered at
South Easton, PA. Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Nov. 7 1978
Sandra Deutsch Miller, 22 year old housewife,
murdered at Nazareth, PA. Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 15
Murder Nov. 7 1978
Virginia L. Morrell, 21 years old, murdered at
South Easton, PA. Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 15
Murder Nov. 9 1978
Bernadette Mc Intosh of Lopatcong Township,
Warren County, NJ murdered on June 15.
Theodore Barnes, Jr. accused but acquitted.
Crime not solved.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Sept. 13 1978
Thomas Roberts of Easton, PA found guilty of third
degree murder on April 1, in the death of Otto
Ehritz, tavern owner.
Easton Express p. 17
Murder Sept. 15 1978
Thomas Roberts of Easton, PA found guilty of third
degree murder on April 1, in the death of Otto
Ehritz, tavern owner.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder Sept. 18 1978
Sandra Deutsch Miller of Nazareth, Pennsylvania
murdered in her home.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 19 1978
Sandra Deutsch Miller of Nazareth, Pennsylvania
murdered in her home.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 21 1978
Sandra Deutsch Miller of Nazareth, Pennsylvania
murdered in her home.
Easton Express
Negroes Aug. 26 1978
An account of the religious strength of the Negro
churches in the Easton area.
Easton Express p. 8, illus
Negroes Sept. 7 1978
Judge Albert Murray, a negro, owns and operates
the Hillside Inn at Marshalls Creek, the only black
resort in Monroe County.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Newspapers May 20 1978
Fledgling Lehigh Valley newspaper ends 1 1/2
years of operation. Valley Sentinel, published in
Bethlehem, suspends publication. Various reasons
given.
Easton Express p. 19
North. Co. Hist. Society Aug. 30 1978 Obituary of resident curator, Joseph Malia. Easton Express p. 16, illus
North. Co. Hist. Society Nov. 22 1978
Portrait of Jacob Hart, son of early settler of
Easton, presented to Northampton County
Historical Society by Mrs. C. Spencer Allen.
Easton Express p. 53, illus
Northampton Co., PA - Budget Oct. 6 1978 County budget for 1979 has a tax cut Express p. 1, illus.
Northampton Co., PA -
Conference
Oct. 6 1978
First Municipal Conference held in Easton on Oct.
10 at Courthouse. Session is first time in the 225-
year history of the County to be held to discuss
governmental issues.
Express p. 21
Northampton Co., PA - County
Council
Jan. 3 1978
Commissioner form of government ended with
the adoption of the 1978 budget. New County
Council form effected .
Express p. 11, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - District
Attorney
Aug. 21 1978
John E. Gallagher, Jr. dismisses 2 top aides. Action
says not politically motivated. Dismissed were :
1st assistant Nicholas Zanakas and assistant
Salvador Salazar.
Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - District
Attorney
Aug. 23 1978
District Attorney John E. Gallagher back in office
after a month-long absence. Sources say he was
treated for an alcohol problem.
Express p. 1, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - District
Attorney
Sept. 25 1978
District Attorney John E. Gallagher back in office
after a month-long absence. Sources say he was
treated for an alcohol problem.
Express p. 1, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Finances June 1 1978
County has more than 80 bank accounts and most
of them exist under no method of central control
Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Warden
Feb. 14 1978 Former Warden Paul Bertand dies Express p. 26
Norton, William M. Feb. 21 1978 Phillipsburg native comments on his rags to riches. Easton Express p. 13, illus
Nuclear Attack Nov. 29 1978
Lehigh Valley listed as one of 13 "high risks" areas
under a tentative nuclear crisis relocation plan.
Residents advised to evacuate to Poconos.
Easton Express p. 1
Palmer Township - Municipal
Building
Oct. 11 1978
Plans for a proposed municipal complex on the
27.5 acre tract donated by Carl Weller calls for 5
buildings, tennis courts, playground and walking
paths.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Palmer Township - Municipal
Building
Sept. 27 1978
Plans for a proposed municipal complex on the
27.5 acre tract donated by Carl Weller calls for 5
buildings, tennis courts, playground and walking
paths.
Easton Express p. 13
Palmer Township - Police
Department
July 18 1978
Summer intern, Cindy Troxell, handles desk duties
as well as tour duties.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Panama Canal Treaty Feb. 11 1978
Easton Attorney, John Francis Goldsmith gives his
argument against treaty.
Easton Express p. 4
Parks - Allentown Jan. 12 1978
Dorney Park has constructed a 60 foot wind mill
to operate power for the park.
Easton Express p. 11
Parks - Allentown May 22 1978
Dorney Park. "Windjammer 475," a 64 foot tower
and blade that is used to conserve energy for
electrical requirements erected.
Easton Express p. 2, illus
Pennsylvania - Slogan April 28 1978
The state's new slogan to be "Pennsylvania -
Naturally." Winner was John Vesco of Irwin, Pa. a
total of 75,000 slogans entered the contest.
Easton Express p. 9
Phillipsburg, N.J. Feb. 22 1978
Reporter Martin Waldron for New York Times
wrote article on Phillipsburg, which the
townspeople feel was untrue and degrading.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Curfew Nov. 14 1978 Curfew in effect. First night is quiet. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire
Companies
Feb. 23 1978
Jersey Hose Company honors 14 old-timers at
their 23rd annual dinner.
Easton Express p. 36, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fires Aug. 14 1978
Fire damages Norton's Cork'n Bottle Liquor Store,
152 S. Main Street.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fires July 22 1978
Two children die as fire guts home at 290
Washington St. home of Klatz family.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Historic
Homes
Dec. 18 1978
Roseberry House, 200 year old landmark in
Phillipsburg to be saved by local area Jaycees.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Jaycees Feb. 11 1978
Jaycees of Phillipsburg cancel Monte Carlo Night
at Hotel Easton. Fear of being raided even though
the event was for Charity.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials June 22 1978
William Norton resigned from town council in
wake of dispute with patrolman David Stone, who
charged that Norton had "manipulated" Police
Chief Edwin Deacon III.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials May 22 1978
Lucille Swick elected as the first woman member
of the town council.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Parking
Meters
Oct. 14 1978
Parking tickets enforced since 1974 now
questioned by Warren County Court as invalid.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Schools Jan. 17 1978
Miss Lilliam M. Houser, educator for 43 years.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 36
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Streets Oct. 18 1978
Town Council lifts street plan after merchants
gripe. Plan was to remove 12 parking meters and
to allow left turn land on South Main Street into
Hudson Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Youth Oct. 25 1978
Council approves curfew. Much opposition to the
ruling that all teenagers be off streets from 9 P.M.
to 6 A.M. Rule applies to persons under 18 years
old.
Easton Express p. 1
Planned Parenthood Jan. 21 1978
Founder of the Easton Branch was Mrs. Katherine
Douthett. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 28
Prendergast, James Nov. 10 1978
Democrat Pa. State Representative pays the State
$1,241 for controversial personal telephone calls
made by his family.
Easton Express p. 1
Prendergast, James Sept. 16 1978
State Representative is willing to pay for phone
calls made by his family.
Easton Express p. 1
Press Run Aug. 10 1978
10,000 meter and 2 mile "run for fun" held
Saturday August 12. Sponsored with YMCA.
Easton Express
p. 10
p. 48, illus
Press Run Aug. 12 1978
Runner traveled 6.2 miles from Express building
down Lehigh Drive. A personal account of the Run
by Donna Troxell.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Press Run Aug. 14 1978
Runner traveled 6.2 miles from Express building
down Lehigh Drive. A personal account of the Run
by Donna Troxell.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. 29, illus
ProJeCt Feb. 1 1978
Misuse of employees working hours to be
investigated.
Easton Express p. 1
ProJeCt Feb. 22 1978
Suspends its top official for misuse of employees
and materials.
Easton Express p. 1
ProJeCt July 8 1978
The Rev. Ronald G. Bell, a Presbyterian minister, is
the new executive director.
Easton Express p. 15
ProJeCt March 27 1978 Two suspended chiefs back on the job. Easton Express p. 15
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc. Feb. 6 1978
Records show that aides and other workers
illegally at assistant director's home. Misuse of
Federal funds. Investigation to follow.
Easton Express p. 15
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc. Jan. 27 1978
Records show that aides and other workers
illegally at assistant director's home. Misuse of
Federal funds. Investigation to follow.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Prostitution Aug. 25 1978
Prostitutes on prowl in Easton. Crackdown on
activity in Allentown forces street walkers to
come to Easton.
Easton Express p. 1
Prostitution Nov. 14 1978
2 1/2 months Easton police vice squad noted
increased reports of alleged prostitution in
downtown area. Reports found by State Police
Vice Squad not substantiated.
Easton Express p. 9
Railroads - Wrecks April 28 1978
Close call in Phillipsburg as tanker derails.
Contained chemicals. Several hundred residents
were evacuated until danger was over.
1967 p. 1, illus
Recreation - Recycling Project Dec. 4 1978
Williams Township recycling operation now five
years old. An account of the project.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Red Cross Aug. 10 1978 Mrs. Enola Ruhel to retire after 13 years of
service.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Red Cross July 27 1978 Mrs. Enola Ruhel to retire after 13 years of
service.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Red Cross Sept. 26 1978
Farewell dinner for Mrs. Enola Ruhel, retiring
director.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Roads - Lehigh Valley Thruway Jan. 24 1978
Tractor-trailor plunged 30 feet off Lehigh Valley
Thruway onto Chidsey Street.
Easton Express p. 13
Roads - Lehigh Valley Thruway Sept. 15 1978
Lehigh Valley Thruway after six months rebuilding
opens both lanes.
Easton Express p. 1
Roads - Lehigh Valley Thruway Sept. 16 1978
Lehigh Valley Thruway after six months rebuilding
opens both lanes.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Roads - Route 611 Aug. 29 1978
North Delaware Drive (Route 611) between
Downtown Easton and Eddyside reopened to
traffic after months of constructing retaining
walls, new sidewalks and curbs.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Robbery Oct. 3 1978
Berks county robbers captured at Allentown, PA.
Easton police check all buses leaving Easton.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Robbery Sept. 30 1978
Milford, NJ bank robbed of $9,300 by lone
gunman.
Easton Express p. 1
Roseberry-Gess House Dec. 18 1978
200 year old house, a landmark in Phillipsburg to
be saved by local area Jaycees.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Roseto, Pa. Aug. 18 1978
Peter Ronca, Sr. blacksmith was town's oldest
resident. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Schocker, Gary June 26 1978
Easton Flutist - an account of his training by Don
Henry, Express reporter.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Schools - Teachers Aug. 7 1978 Whalen, William, EHS faculty. Obituary. Easton Express p. 20
Schools - Teachers June 20 1978 Hurley O. Patterson, physics teacher. Obituary. Easton Express p. 8
Scouting April 20 1978
Milton S. Lippincott, a scouting leader for 65
years. Obit.
Easton Express p. 24, illus
Shadow Sept. 30 1978
Walter B. Gibson, character of Maxwell Grant in
radio show - The Shadow - visits his agent. Lou
Redo, his agent, lives in Easton.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Shook, Foster E. May 16 1978
Originator of Pat Reilley Memorial Scholarship
Fund, long time assistant to Reilly as football
coach at Easton Area High School from 1912-1930.
Obit.
Easton Express p. 26
Shrine, Religious Oct. 14 1978
Dedication in Warren County of the million dollar
National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary in Washington Township. Structure
constructed in the shape of a crown.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Sit-ups Aug. 1 1978
Scott Barr of Wilson breaks Guinness world
Record by doing 144 sit-ups.
Easton Express p. 1
Snow Fund Feb. 11 1978
A retiree, Bill Ihrie Sr. sent $10 to mayor Schultz to
help in the city cost of snow removal.
Easton Express p. 11
Solar Heat Aug. 3 1978
Laundry at 320 S. 10th St. owned by Aldo Presutti
is operated on a commercial solar hot-water
heating system.
Easton Express p. 36, illus
Stackhouse, J. L. March 13 1978
Chairman emeritus of the board of the Easton
Publishing Company. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Stewartsville, N.J. Oct. 11 1978 Two elementary teachers accused of hitting
pupils.
Easton Express p. 15
Tatamy, Pa. Oct. 3 1978
Stop sign at 8th and Main Street painted
incorrectly (SOTP).
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Taxation - School Rebate Tax Jan. 10 1978
New Easton School Board seeks to halt the tax
rebate as approved last September by former
Board.
Easton Express p. 13
Taxation - School Rebate Tax Jan. 14 1978
New Easton School Board seeks to halt the tax
rebate as approved last September by former
Board.
Easton Express p. 17
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
1978
Temple Covenant of Peace, 15th and
Northampton Streets observes its 140th
anniversary in November.
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
April 20 1978
Abstract sculpture stands on grounds as a
memorial to the 6 million Jews who died at the
hands of the Nazis during World War II.
Easton Express illus.
Theaters - Berwick Theater Jan. 27 1978
South Side Theater walls and roof collapse with
weight of snow. City had planned to demolish
building.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Theaters - Berwick Theater Jan. 27 1978
Berwick Street Theater demolished as a result of
heavy snow and ice on the roof.
Easton Express
Theaters - Eric Twin Theater Sept. 14 1978 Eric Twin Theater to add two more theaters. Easton Express p. 14
Truancy Charge Aug. 5 1978
Mr. and Mrs. Harry DeWalt of Plainfield Heights
served 4 days in Northampton County Prison
because they refused to pay a fine imposed on
their son's truancy at the Eastern Northampton
Vocational Technical School. Pen Argyl School
District obeys the Pa. Sc
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Urban Development May 24 1978
Easton may get $4.6 million urban development
program. 5 year plan for upgrading the residential
neighborhoods between 5th and 9th Streets.
Easton Express p. 1
Veterans Aug. 30 1978
William Wilson of Forks Township, a veteran, was
exposed to a blast when stationed at Camp Desert
Rock, Nevada.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Water Supply April 14 1978
Easton's 45 year old water filtration plant to be
expanded and renovated.
Easton Express p. 23
Water Supply July 21 1978
Water main breaks in West Ward area. Third pipe
break in 4 days.
Easton Express p. 1
Weather Jan. 10 1978
Threat of flood recedes but cold snap hits area
and continues thru January and February with
heavy snow deposits. Closes school and industries
on Jan. 18.
Easton Express p. 1
Weather - Blizzard
Feb. 6, 7 &
8
1978 Blizzard weather. Easton Express p. 1
Wilson Borough - Crime April 12 1978
On April 1, Thomas Roberts arrested for the
shooting of Otto Ehntz, café owner, at 1607
Northampton Street.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Wilson Borough - Housing March 3 1978
Council seeking a site for a new high-rise
apartment building for the elderly or low income
residents.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Wilson Borough - Officials March 7 1978
Blasé, August. Ex-mayor of Wilson honored by
Wilson Police association.
Easton Express p. 13
Wilson Borough - Schools Oct. 12 1978
Liberty School to be demolished and land sold.
Board voted 7-0 to dispose of site.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Wilson High School - Faculty April 18 1978
Dr. Barry O. Miller resigned as superintendent.
Served since 1976.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Wilson High School - Faculty July 18 1978
Dr. Edwin D. Coyle hired as superintendent
replacing Dr. Baryy O. Miller, who had resigned.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Wilson High School - Faculty June 12 1978 Alberta Cline, teacher for 38 years. Obituary. Easton Express p. 16
Wilson School District - Lauer
School
Nov. 8 1978 Ceiling in swimming pool collapsed. Easton Express p. 17
Wilson School District - Lauer
School
Nov. 9 1978 Ceiling in swimming pool collapsed. Easton Express p. 13, illus
Y.M.C.A. Feb. 9 1978
Hackett Park suggested as site for relocation of
Easton's Y.M.C.A.
Easton Express p. 1
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 27 1978
Four local clergymen discuss the problem of
teenagers and sex.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Y.M.C.A. May 18 1978 Easton "Y" renovation plans aired. Easton Express p. 1
Yard Sales Aug. 23 1978
Officials cracking down on continuous yard sales -
must pay tax - also display becomes a nuisance
and eyesore.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Youth Jan. 25 1978
Article on area teens struggling with the morals of
their generation.
Easton Express p. 23
A.B.E. Airport Oct. 6 1979 Airport Celebrates 50th year with air show. Easton Express p. 28
A.B.E. Airport Sept. 27 1979 Brief history of the growth of the airport. Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Andretti, Mario Jan. 30 1979
Mario Andretti honored by Philadelphia Sports
Writers Association as the outstanding athlete of
the year. First race driver to be honored.
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Antiques Oct. 14 1979
"Collectors Cove" at Sciota in Monroe County
lures dealers and collectors.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Arcade Market July 11 1979
Easton Redevelopment Authority agrees to pay
$20,000 to acquire property located in the
northeast quadrant of Centre Square.
Easton Express p. 13
Artists Sept. 29 1979
William Bell, of Hunterdon County, N. J. An
account of his work. Illus.
Easton Express p. 35
Authors April 6 1979
Don Forker of Milford, NJ wrote baseball book,
"Almost Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know
About Baseball."
Easton Express p. 14, illus.
Authors Aug. 25 1979
Mrs. Shirley Rohde of Forks Township publishes
first novel, "Faith is the Kingdom."
Easton Express p. 20, illus.
Bakeries Feb. 27 1979 Schaible's Bakery, an account of the firm. Easton Express p. 88
Bakeries Feb. 27 1979
Easton Baking Co., 34 North 7th Street, Easton,
PA. An account of its work.
Easton Express p. 83
Bangor, PA - Schools Dec. 4 1979
4 youths who vandalized the Bangor Junior High
School on Oct. 21, 1979 are to be sent to Juvenile
facilities for up to 9 months.
Easton Express p. 17
Bangor, PA - Schools Jan. 14 1979
4 youths who vandalized the Bangor Junior High
School on Oct. 21, 1979 are to be sent to Juvenile
facilities for up to 9 months.
Easton Express p.17
Banks Feb. 27 1979 Easton National Bank & Trust Co. - A history. Easton Express p. 61
Banks Nov. 11 1979
Easton National Bank & Trust Co. - William F.
Jones to retire. Replaced by John G. Kelly. An
account of the banking business.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus.
Barbers May 18 1979
Eugene Guinta, a barber in Easton, is honored by
Easton Exchange Club at their Golden Deeds
banquet.
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Belvidere, N.J. - Flood Jan. 26 1979
Serious flooding from the Pequest River as it raced
through the business section of town.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bridges - Bushkill May 30 1979
All-wood bridge over Little Bushkill Creek in
Plainfield Twp. collapsed after truck accident.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Busines - Music & Musicians July 12 1979
Obituary of James Blain Beam, retired director of
music for the Easton School District.
Express p. 16, illus.
Business - Antiques Oct. 14 1979
"Collectors Cove" at Sciota in Monroe County, PA
lures delares and collectors.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Banks April 26 1979
Valley Federal Savings opens a branch in Palmer
Twp. At 3502-04 Greenway St. Goldie's Shopping
Center.
Easton Express p. 41 illus.
Business - Banks Feb. 27 1979 Lafayette Trust Co. - a history. Easton Express p. 61
Business - Banks Feb. 27 1979 Easton National Bank & Trust Co. - a history. Easton Express p. 61
Business - Banks July 12 1979
James P. McCafferty, board member of Easton
National Bank & Trust Co. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Business - Banks Nov. 11 1979
Easton National Bank & Trust Co. president,
William F. Jones to retire. Replaced by John G.
Kelly. An account of the banking business.
Easton Express p.D-1 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 23 1979
Rumors of possible takeover of the company
sparked flurry of trading of its stock. Company
not interested in selling.
Easton Express p. 9
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 24 1979 Rumors of possible takeover. Easton Express p. 11
Business - Binney & Smith Sept. 8 1979 Rejects Kellogg Co. bid. Easton Express p. 1
Business - Bixler's Feb. 27 1979
Bixler's Jewelry Store at 22-24 Centre Square. An
account of the business.
Easton Express p. 37 illus.
Business - bookstores Nov. 15 1979
Quadrant Book Mart Store opens in former Kares
building 20 N. 3rd St.
Easton Express p. 17
Business - Bookstores Oct. 19 1979
Quadrant Book Mart Store opens in former Kares
building, 20 N. 3rd St. Richard Epstein owner. An
account of the business.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Bookstores Oct. 20 1979
Quadrant Book Mart opens in Kares building, 20
N. 3rd St.
Easton Express p. 7 illus.
Business - Cement Industry Dec. Huh? 1979
Penn-Dixie Industries, 60 year old cement plant
closes its doors and 100 workers out of work.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Business - Cement Industry June 19 1979
Alpha Portland Cement Co. to cut Easton Staff by
2/3 by Dec. of this year, part of company-wide
reorganization of management staff.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Cement Industry
Nov. 16 &
17
1979
Penn-Dixie Industries Inc. informs all employees
that operation will cease as of Dec. 1.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Cement Industry Nov. 21 1979
Penn-Dixie Industries Inc. informs all employees
that operation will cease as of Dec. 1.
Easton Express p. 45
Business - Department Stores Jan. 5 1979
Hess Inc. board drops plan to merge with Marshall
Field.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Doctors April 4 1979
Dr. Stephen E. Murray, Obstetrician &
gynecologist, practiced in Easton, 1934-1968.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 22
Business - Drafting Feb. 27 1979
Lehigh Valley Drafting Equipment Co. in Centre
Square. An account of the firm.
Easton Express p. 43
Business - Fishing Tackle June 11 1979
Bob Keeler opens his Bait and Tackle Store at 444
Northampton St.
Easton Express p. 29 illus.
Business - Florists Feb. 27 1979 Merwarth Florist, an account of the business. Easton Express p. 41
Business - Food Stores
April 26 &
28
1979
Laneco purchases Phillipsburg Pantry Pride on
Memorial Pkwy. Laneco now owns and operates
23 stores and supermarkets.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Food Stores Aug. 28 1979
Mohican Market Place gets fresh blood from new
owner. Jay Snyder has taken over mortgage and
to run market.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Food Stores July 11 1979
Pantry Pride store at 25th & Butler Streets
purchased by Laneco Inc. for $450,000. To be
called Food Lane Market.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Food Stores May 17 1979
Weis Market, 340 S. 25th St. opens Sunday May
19.
Easton Express p. 36 illus.
Business - Hobby Stores Oct. 8 1979
Hobby Hangout to move out of Easton. Owner
feels that downtown area is too depressed.
Easton Express p. 26
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 24 1979
Circlon Restaurant, 8 Centre Square to close.
Owner Howard Knuth to sell business.
Easton Express p. 11
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 25 1979
Mineral Springs Hotel damaged by fire. Located
611 north.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 30 1979 Olga's Restaurant, 11 Centre Square open. Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. June 21 1979
Black Horse Tavern on Rte. 611 sold for $800,000.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 14 1979
Spring Brook Tavern. Building in Palmer
Township, formerly an inn, dates back to 1794.
Destroyed because owners could not obtain liquor
license. Restoration costs too high.
Easton Express p. 15
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 11 1979 Circlon Restaurant sold. Easton Express p. 13
Business - Ice Cream Aug. 11 1979
Tony Amato, ice cream man loved by generations
of are residents.
Easton Express p. 13 illus.
Business - Ice Cream Feb. 27 1979
Price's Ice Cream Store, P'burg, N.J. An account of
the store.
Easton Express p. 73
Business - Industrial Engraving April 10 1979
Former president of firm, Richard C. Lear.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 22 illus.
Business - Industrial Engraving Feb. 27 1979 An account of the firm. Easton Express p. 63
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Feb. 27 1979 A history of the company. Easton Express p. 53
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Feb. 3 1979
The iron foundry, the oldest of IR's production
areas is in trouble unless proposals can be worked
out between union and management.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Ingersoll-Rand May 23 1979 I-R to occupy offices in Wolf (school) Building. Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Insurance Feb. 27 1979 Henry McKeen Insurance - an account of the firm. Easton Express p. 77
Business - Interior Decorators Feb. 27 1979
Sheirer Interiors, 1614 Washington St. An account
of the firm.
Easton Express p. 43
Business - Lawyers April 25 1979 Obituary of James B. McGiffert of Palmer Twp. Express p. 18, illus.
Business - Lu-co Feb. 27 1979
Lu-co, 247 Northampton St., an account of the
business.
Easton Express p. 39
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 12 1979
Bobby Levine, tenor saxophone player, lives in
Palmer Township. Nicknamed "Lips." An account
of his career.
Express p. 12, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians May 16 1979
Obituary of Albertus Meyers, Allentown band
conductor for half century.
Express p. 22
Business - Music & Musicians Oct. 28 1979
James E. Swindell - an account of his life as a
musician.
Express p. E-1, illus.
Business - Office Equipment &
Supplies
Feb. 27 1979 Treher-Montague, Inc. - growth for 83 years Express p. 80
Business - Orr's Department
Store
March 28 1979
Orr's opens store in Chester Springs Shopping
Center on Rts. 24 and 206, Chester, Morris Co., NJ.
To be called Orr's Limited.
Express p. 8
Business - Pfizer & Co. June 9 1979
Air-cleaner noise at plant creates a problem for
neighbors in the area.
Express p. 13
Business - Photography Feb. 27 1979 Jack 'n Jill - an account of the firm Express p. 84
Business - Pollock Brush Co. Feb. 27 1979 History of the company Express p. 87
Business - Real Estate Feb. 7 1979
Kilbanks Co. Realtors of 911 Northampton St.
merged with Blue Mountain Insurance Agency and
the Blue Mountain Consumer Discount Co. An
account of Lester Kilbanks as a developer of the
area.
Express p. 19
Business - Riegel Paper Co. Feb. 27 1979
Riegel Products Co. now a subsidiary of James
River Corp. An account of the business.
Express p. 34
Business - Roofing Trade Feb. 27 1979
A history of the mechanical contractor firm Henry
Schultz & Son.
Express p. 83
Business - Shoe Industry Jan. 3 1979
James Tomaselli retires after 33-year career at
212 Cattell St.
Express p. 11
Business - Silk Industry Oct. 10 1979
McGinley Mill to close its retail fabric outlet to
permit expansion of its manufacturing operation.
Brief history
Express p. 13
Business - Storage Companies Feb. 27 1979
An account of the Easton Storage Company firm
on 11th Street
Express p. 45
Business - Travel Agencies June 11 1979
Frank Manazer opens the Traveler's Den at 154
Northampton St.
Express p. 29, illus.
Business - Veterinarians March 15 1979 Obituary of veterinarian Dr. Sherman Ames Express p. 20
Business - Victaulic Co. Aug. 14 1979 Strike ends in Victaulic Co.'s Forks Township plant Express p. 13, illus.
Business - Victaulic Co. Aug. 9 1979 Strike ends in Victaulic Co.'s Forks Township plant Express p. 11, illus.
Business - Victaulic Co. Feb. 27 1979 An account of the company Express p. 74
Business- Music & Musicians Aug. 23 1979
Parke Frankenfield, Lehigh Valley's all-star
musician
Express p. 9, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Feb. 27 1979 J. T. Baker & Co. - a history of the firm. Easton Express p. 73
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
May 23 1979
J. T. Baker Chemical Company marks 75 years in
business.
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Canals and canaling May 17 1979
Article by Jim Shelly (Express reporter) on the
Lehigh Canal and its history
Express p. 27, illus.
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 21 1979
Replica of Easton's Peace Candle memorialized as
a ceramic decanter unveiled at Michter's Distillery
in Schaefferstown, PA. To be on sale at PA State
liquor stores for $49.50.
Express p. 45
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 6 1979
Replica of Easton's Peace Candle memorialized as
a ceramic decanter unveiled at Michter's Distillery
in Schaefferstown, PA. To be on sale at PA State
liquor stores for $49.50.
Express p. 17
Candle (Centre Square) Oct. 4 1979
Replica of Easton's Peace Candle memorialized as
a ceramic decanter unveiled at Michter's Distillery
in Schaefferstown, PA. To be on sale at PA State
liquor stores for $49.50.
Express p. 18, illus.
Catholics Nov. 24 1979
West Easton priest played a role in visitation of
Pope Paul II. He provided commentary for tv
anchorman Vince Leonard on TV KYW. (Rev.
Constantine Berdar, pastor of Holy Ghost Catholic
Church, West Easton)
Express p. 16, illus.
Catholics Nov. 3 1979
Nuns of the Catholic order of Angelic Sisters of St.
Paul live in St. Mary's convent on South Side. To
celebrate 100th anniversary of the order. History
of the order and their work in the Easton area.
Express p. 22, illus.
Catholics Oct. 13 1979
West Easton priest played a role in visitation of
Pope Paul II. He provided commentary for tv
anchorman Vince Leonard on TVKYW. Rev.
Constantine Berdar, pastor of Holy Ghost Catholic
Church, West Easton
Express p. 25, illus.
Catholics Oct. 5 1979 Area Catholics back Pope John Paul's conservatism Express p. 1
Children's Home, Easton April 27 1979
An account of the institution and some of the
daily problems that are handled
Express p. 5, illus.
Children's Home, Easton Feb. 14 1979
Foster Home at 1414 Lehigh opens with 2
teenagers. Home project had been the subject of
controversial problems.
Express p. 11
Children's Home, Easton Feb. 20 1979
Foster Home at 1414 Lehigh opens with 2
teenagers. Home project had been the subject of
controversial problems.
Express p. 17
Children's Home, Easton Feb. 9 1979
Foster Home at 1414 Lehigh opens with 2
teenagers. Home project had been the subject of
controversial problems.
Express p. 13, illus.
Children's Home, Easton Jan. 17 1979
Foster Home at 1414 Lehigh opens with 2
teenagers. Home project had been the subject of
controversial problems.
Express p. 15
Children's Home, Easton Oct. 18 1979 New dormitory opens Express p. 29, illus.
Churches - Episcopal Dec. 15 1979
Rev. James Gill gives an account of his life and his
church.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's April 12 1979
An organization, Antonian Ltd., sponsored by St.
Anthony's Church plans to subsidize a west-ward
complex of housing for the elderly.
Easton Express p. 1
Churches - St. John's Lutheran Dec. 1 1979 Rev. Stephen Johnson installed. Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Clock Aug. 20 1979
Historic Easton clock at 5th & Church Street may
run again
Express p. 21
Clock Aug. 21 1979
Historic Easton clock at 5th & Church Street may
run again
Express p. 15, illus.
Clock July 28 1979
Restoration of old town clock a possibiltiy as DIG
becomes interested.
Express p. 20
Clock May 30 1979
City Clock history. Article by James Shelly, Express
reporter
Express p. 23, illus.
Clothing Stores Jan. 3 1979
Grollmans marks 75 years in business in Easton.
History of the women's clothing firm.
p. 39, illus.
Clothing Trade Oct. 21 1979
Strongwear Pants Company.
Closing after 40 years of manufacturing men's
clothing. Brief history of the firm.
Easton Express p. C-4
Clowns Aug. 3 1979
Neal Fehnel of Palmer Township performs as a
clown in the area. Graduate of Ringling Brothers
Circus Clown College
Easton Express P. E-10, illus.
Clubs - American Association of
University Women
October 31 1979
Founder of Easton Branch, Pauline Johanna
Schmid, obit.
Easton Express P. 26 illus
Court House - New April 24 1979
County administration hold back contractor's
payment as there is too much unfinished work.
Easton Express P. 13 Illus.
Crime - Drugs Sept. 7 1979
Easton Police find that a theft ring also is involved
in a major drug raid. The raid was at Sultan's Bar
on North 4th Street.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Crime - Embezzlement Sept. 27 1979
Easton sales tax messenger, Joseph Marzouli,
pleads guilty for failing to turn over $73,043 in
motor vehicle sales tax to the state of
Pennsylvania.
Easton Express p. 1
Dairy Plants Dec. 30 1979 Stocker Brothers:
Family dairy business is cited.
Easton Express p. B-8, illus.
Dairy Plants Dec. 30 1979
Stocker Brothers Dairy:
Located in Forks Township; began in 1916. An
account of the business.
Easton Express p. B-8, illus.
Delaware Canal June 23 1979 Designated as a national historic landmark Express p. 13, illus.
Dentists Feb. 13 1979 Obituary for Dr. Harry Zellers. Easton Express p. 16
Department Stores June 11 1979
K-Mart store opens at 320 S. 25th St. An account
of its facility.
Easton Express p. 29, illus.
Disco Nov. 15 1979
New discotheque, Second Time Around Disco,
opens in former Club Paramount, 411
Northampton St.
Express p. 49, illus.
Doctors April 4 1979
Obituary for Dr. Stephen E. Murray, obstetrician
and gynecologist; practised in Easton 1934-1968.
Easton Express p. 22
Doctors May 7 1979
Dr. Irene Laub was honored on her 80th birthday
by her fellow physicians.
Easton Express p. 14, illus.
Dogs Nov. 8 1979
Big "dog dump" in Harmony Township. Wilmer
Gardner abandons 35 dogs on Sept. 8.
Express p. 17
Dogs Oct. 4 1979
Big "dog dump" in Harmony Township. Wilmer
Gardner abandons 35 dogs on Sept. 8.
Express p. 13, illus.
Duffin, Jane Jan. 9 1979
Descendants of woman whose remains were
found on Dec. 13 by sewer workers near 3rd St.
are piecing together facts about her life.
Express p. 13
Easton Express Aug. 17 1979
Starting October 14 the Express will be issuing a
Sunday edition.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Express Oct. 10 1979 First Sunday Edition. Easton Express
Easton Express Oct. 14 1979
Starting October 14 the Express will be issuing a
Sunday edition.
Easton Express
Easton Hospital 14 Huh? 1979
New wing with additional 81 beds increase total
number of beds to 362. Account of the new
additional facilities.
Easton Express p 13
Easton Hospital 17 Huh? 1979
New wing with additional 81 beds increase total
number of beds to 362. Account of the new
additional facilities.
Easton Express p 15 illus
Easton Hospital Oct.29 1979
Birthing room to have more home-like
atmosphere
Easton Express p. 17
Easton Neighborhood Centers Feb. 23 1979
Establishes a youth lounge at the center, 902
Phila. Rd.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Easton Post Office June 23 1979
No more planned. Will remain at its 2 nd St.
location.
Easton Express P. 13
Easton Post Office- Postmaster May 18 1979 John C. Callahan served as postmaster. Obit Easton Express p. 12
Easton Post Pffice March 29 1979
U. S. Postal Service proposes to move Easton Post
Office to the west Ward or Wilson. To be
reviewed by Joint Planning Commission of Lehigh -
Northampton counties.
Easton Express P. 1
Easton, City of - Buildings March 29 1979
City Council okays the renovation of Kares
building, 20 N. 3rd St., for bookstore and
coffeehouse
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Buildings Oct. 10 1979
Pomeroy building (former Laubach Store) at 322
Northampton St. is for sale. Fake bid of $25,000
not acceptable by Easton National Bank & Trust
Co.
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Buildings Oct. 17 1979
4 area businessmen agree to purchase former
Woolworth 5 & 10 at 301 Northampton St.
Investors are Jacob & Asher Seip (Seip Realty
Corp.), Domonick Lockwood (Seip Realty
Corp.),Raymond Bartolacci (Laneco Inc.)
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Buildings Oct. 18 1979
Pomeroy building (former Laubach Store) at 322
Northampton St. is for sale. Fake bid of $25,000
not acceptable by Easton National Bank & Trust
Co.
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Buildings Oct. 25 1979
Henry J. Steele building to be sold. Located in
northwest corner of Centre Square
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Buildings Oct. 31 1979
H.L. Green building at 327 Northampton St. sold to
Jack Gordon, owner of Surprise Store at 159-63
Northampton St. Purchase price $55,000.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Celebrations Sept. 4 1979
Community Day held Labor Day at Hacketts Park.
Sponsored by Easton Jaycees and WEEX. Day-long
activities and fireworks.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Employees June 8 1979 Philip Levine to resign as city coordinator Express p. 11, illus.
Easton, City of - Gallows Hill June 14 1979
Gallows Hill area project praised for its
improvements
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Historic homes March 6 1979
Demolition of the Odenwelder home at 47 S. 4th
Street. Building had been sold to Our Lady of
Lebanon Maranite Catholic Church to be used as a
church parking lot.
Express p. 13, illus.
Easton, City of - Historic
Preservation
Nov. 15 1979
Historic Easton, Inc.'s annual award given to
Easton Area School Board for reconstructing
Easton Middle School, the former Easton High
School located at 12th and Northampton Streets.
Also Quadrant Bookstore at 20 N. Third Street,
owners Mr. & Mrs. Richar
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Housing April 12 1979
Antonian Ltd., an organization sponsored by St.
Anthony's Catholic Church, plans to subsidize a
west ward complex of housing for the elderly.
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Housing April 4 1979
College Hill to have an 11-unit condominium on
tract of land at Burke and McCartney Streets
Express p. 15, illus.
Easton, City of - Housing Feb. 5 1979
College Hill residents object to the development
of a 4.29-acre tract on Parsons St. and Paxinosa
Ave. By Deede Smith Kemmerer, developer -
Woodcliff Manor Inc.
Express illus.
Easton, City of - Housing June 15 1979
Plans for condominium complex voted down by
Easton Planning Commission. Residents object to
the development at Burke And McCartney Streets.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Housing May 18 1979
College Hill to have an 11-unit condominium on
tract of land at Burke and McCartney Streets
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Mayors Oct. 21 1979
An interview of two mayors' wives: Josephine
Schultz and Antonia Mitman
Express p. C-12, illus.
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Oct. 10 1979
John I. Schwartz, Chief of Police from 1952-59,
dies
Express p. 20
Easton, City of - Redevelopment May 31 1979
Auditors Goodman & Co. call city agency's
bookkeeping incompetent and careless
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Nov. 25 1979
6th & 7th Streets, Walnut and Northampton
Streets to be rehabilitated
Express p. B-1, illus.
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Oct. 11 1979
Upper Story, Patio Bar, buildings on North 4th and
Church Streets to be demolished despite appeal
by preservation group
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Oct. 9 1979
Upper Story, Patio Bar, buildings on North 4th and
Church Streets to be demolished despite appeal
by preservation group
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Redevelopment Sept. 12 1979
Upper Story, Patio Bar, buildings on North 4th and
Church Streets to be demolished despite appeal
by preservation group
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Streets Nov. 25 1979
Area between 6th and 7th, Walnut and
Northampton Streets(Dutchtown) to be
rehabilitated
Express p. B-1, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
March 15 1979
City Council and the Downtown Redevelopment
and Preservation group clash over the widening of
300 block of Church Street and the preservation of
the Kares building
Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets -
Riverside Ddrive
April 6 1979
Proposed luxury apartments, health club, theater
for the 2.86-acre tract of land on Riverside Drive
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets -
Riverside Drive
Aug. 16 1979
Developers chosen for vacant plot on Riverside
Drive. To be called "Easton Riviera." Description of
the plan.
Express p. 1, illus.
Easton, City of - Streets -
Riverside Drive
May 10 1979
Luxury apartments planned for vacant land on
Riverside Drive
Express p. 28, illus.
Easton, City of - Survey June 30 1979
Study by Community Action Committee of Lehigh
Valley Inc. states that Easton is ailing and is the
most disadvantaged of the Lehigh Valley cities
Express p. 17
Easton, City of - Zoning April 17 1979
Easton zoning board members under fire for the
decision in the Sportelli case
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Zoning April 25 1979
Easton zoning board members under fire for the
decision in the Sportelli case.
Express p. 13
Easton, City of - Zoning April 26 1979
Easton zoning board members under fire for the
decision in the Sportelli case
Express p. 15
Easton, City of - Zoning April 28 1979
Easton zoning board members under fire for the
decision in the Sportelli case
Express p. 17, illus.
Easton, City of - Zoning April 3 1979
Enforcement of the zoning code - sometimes
board bends the rules.
Express p. 1, 32, illus.
Easton, City of - Zoning May 14 1979
Easton zoning board members under fire for the
decision in the Sportelli case
Express P. 13
Easton, City of - Zoning May 24 1979
Easton zoning board members under fire for the
decision in the Sportelli case
Express p. 15
Easton, South Oct. 21 1979 Description of the section Express p. C-1, illus.
Emergency Squad - Emergency
Communications
Jan. 27 1979
Northampton County has installed equipment for
a network of communications between 3 area
hospitals, emergency squads and the county
controller office. An account of its work.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Fallout June 6 1979
Mystery fluff hits Slate Belt area. Looks like
cottonwood.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Fires
Feb. 28,
March 2 &
8
1979
Parkside Apts. On South Easton, result of children
playing with cigarette lighter, 3 children killed
Jason, Jacob & Jennifer Wright.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fires March 16 1979
Home at 1143 Jackson St., Easton burned and
father Steve Regrut and daughter Rhonda, age 11
were victims of the blaze.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Floods Jan. 25 1979
Area Streams and rivers overburdened by the
wettest January in history cause much flooding.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Floods Jan. 26 1979
Area Streams and rivers overburdened by the
wettest January in history cause much flooding.
Easton Express p. 1
Freeman Island or Laubach
Island
Aug. 7 1979
8 acre island in Lehigh River purchased by Lehigh
Valley Conservancy. Account conservancy and its
plans for preservation.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Fry's Fun Park Jan. 22 1979
Located in Williams Township where Coffeetown
Road meets Route 611. Ready for use by Spring.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Garage Sales Aug. 9 1979
An account of the area's craze of "junk" yard and
garage sales explained.
Easton Express p. 23, illus
Gasoline June 21 1979
Odd-even license numbers in effect in N.J. Pa.
impose $5 minimum gas purchase.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gasoline Rationing Sept. 7 1979
Both N.J. and Pa. remove rule of odd-even
rationing for the purchase of gasoline.
Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale July 25 1979
County home is presented with liquor & wine
confiscated by Pa. Liquor Control Board.
Easton Express p. 13
Gracedale May 17 1979 Food uner new service plan termed terrible. Easton Express p. 13
Gracedale May 4 1979 Food uner new service plan termed terrible. Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale May 5 1979 Food uner new service plan termed terrible. Easton Express p. 15
Granaham, Kathryn O'Hay July 12 1979 Eastonian was U.S. treasurer of the mint. Easton Express
Head Start March 26 1979
Mrs. Becky Calloway honored for her work in the
Head Start Program.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Heritage Day July 9 1979
Easton celebrates July 8th, with a weekend of
events.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Hindu Monastery Dec. 2 1979
Located in the Poconos, an account of its
activities.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Dec. 31 1979
Named as one of the ten outstanding young men
of the U.S. by U.S. Jaycees.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Jan. 5 1979
Musical score "The Champ" written by Red
Mascara and Parke Frankenfield.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Holmes, Larry June 23 1979
Stops Mike Weaver in the 12th round at Madison
Square Garden. Some controvery over T.V.
coverage.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry March 24 1979
Retains title with TKO in 7th round with Puerto
Rico's Osvaldo Ocasio.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry March 28 1979
Brother of Larry Holmes, Charles Holmes returned
to Northampton County prison following a month-
long furlough. Serving 2-4 year term for rape. He
was permitted to, on work release program to see
Larry fight in Las Vegas.
Easton Express p. 21
Holmes, Larry Oct. 21 1979 Buys new home for his mother, Flossie. Easton Express p. E-5, illus
Houses, Historic Nov. 26 1979
Dan & Pauline Campanelli restores 19th Century
home near Riegelsville, N.J.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Kirkridge Retreat June 18 1979
Located in Bangor, Pa. founded by John Oliver
Nelson in 1942. Director is Robt. Raines, author of
"Going Home."
Easton Express p. 12
Lafayette College - Faculty June 22 1979 Obituary of Samuel Pascal, "Mr. Lafayette" Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Lafayette College - Memorials Oct 27 1979
Helen Louise Harstine contributed money since
1965 in memory of husband David.
Easton Express p. 7, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents April 7 1979
Dr. K. Roald Bergethon honored by portrait
presented to College. Painted by Arthur Pyykko of
New York City.
Express p. 17, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents March 8 1979
An account of President David Ellis and his wife,
Marian, and their 3 daughters.
Express p. 21, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary Oct. 14 1979
Wastes dumped illegally in PA. An account of
dumps in Northampton Country area.
Easton Express p. 1
Lehigh Canal Aug. 14 1979
Dawn Howell and Brian Young married on canal
boat "Josiah White."
Easton Express p. 15, illus.
Lehigh Canal June 20 1979 Boatman tells of life on the canal. Express p. 16, illus.
Lehigh River Aug. 7 1979
8-acre island (Freeman Island or Laubach Island) in
Lehigh River purchased by Lehigh Valley
conservancy. An account of the conservancy and
its plans for preservation.
Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Lehigh University Oct. 13 1979
Opening of the Stahler Center which will be used
for sports and other college events. Named for
Donald B. Stahler, a Lehigh alumnus and nationally-
known industrialist.
Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Lehigh Valley April 3 1979
Valley's slogan "America's Little Apple" was
selected from 10,000 entries. Winner is Regina
DeLucia. Contest was sponsored jointly by
McDonalds' restaurants, WLEV Radio, and the
Chambers of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley.
Express p. 17, illus.
LeRue, Leonard May 4 1979
Nature writer of Blairstown, NJ, has been named a
charter member of the New Jersey Literary Hall of
Fam.
Express p. 15, illus.
Lower Saucon Township Jan. 30 1979
Two persons, father and daughter, killed as
explosions level the home of Frank J. Guidon.
Daughter was shot to death.
Express p. 1, illus.
Marriage July 21 1979
3 area couples talk about their married life. Rev. &
Mrs. Joseph Molnar, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kennedy,
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Stableford.
Easton Express p. 19, illus
Morris Canal June 12 1979
Plaque dedicated on the discovering an ancient
Morris canal turbine, as a mechanical engineering
historic landmark.
Easton Express p. 10, illus
Movies - I'll Get By June 14 1979
Easton site of movie "I'll Get By." Extras line up for
parts.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Movies - I'll Get By June 15 1979
Easton site of movie "I'll Get By." Extras line up for
parts.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Movies - I'll Get By June 16 1979
Easton site of movie "I'll Get By." Extras line up for
parts.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Movies - I'll Get By June 20 1979
Man from Italy visiting his son, picked for role in
film "I'll Get By" being filmed in Easton.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Movies - I'll Get By June 21 1979
Account of the last day of filming "I'll Get By" in
Easton.
Easton Express
Movies - I'll Get By June 22 1979
Easton site of movie "I'll Get By." Extras line up for
parts.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Movies - I'll Get By June 7 1979
For the second time in 18 months Easton will be
the site for a T.V. movie - "I'll Get By."
Easton Express p. 13
Movies - I'll Get By May 23 1979
For the second time in 18 months Easton will be
the site for a T.V. movie - "I'll Get By."
Easton Express p. 18
Murder April 24 1979
Edmund Lalonde of Phillipsburg, NJ inflicted
beating on wife, Susanna, then put her body into
car and set it afire.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder April 25 1979
Edmund Lalonde of Phillipsburg, NJ inflicted
beating on wife, Susanna, then put her body into
car and set it afire.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder April 26 1979
Edmund Lalonde of Phillipsburg, NJ inflicted
beating on wife, Susanna, then put her body into
car and set it afire.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder June 9 1979
Edmund Lalonde of Phillipsburg, NJ inflicted
beating on wife, Susanna, then put her body into
car and set it afire.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder May 1 1979
Edmund Lalonde of Phillipsburg, NJ inflicted
beating on wife, Susanna, then put her body into
car and set it afire.
Easton Express p. 1
Murder May 2 1979
Edmund Lalonde of Phillipsburg, NJ inflicted
beating on wife, Susanna, then put her body into
car and set it afire.
Easton Express p. 1
Nazareth, Pa. Nov. 11 1979 Brief history. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Whitefield House March 19 1979 An account of its history. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Northampton Co., PA - Judges July 27 1979
Attorney Franklin Van Antwerpen to take vacant
judgeship created by the death of Judge Clinton
Budd Palmer
Express p. 1
Northampton Co., PA - Judges July 28 1979
Attorney Franklin Van Antwerpen to take vacant
judgeship created by the death of Judge Clinton
Budd Palmer
Express p. 1, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Judges March 26 1979
Alfred T. Williams, Jr. succeeds the late Clinton
Budd Palmer as president judge of the County
court
Express p. 17, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Prison April 3 1979
Seven prisoners and 23 Freemansburg area
teenagers have a "scare straight" encounter
Express p. 17
Northampton Co., PA - Prison March 22 1979
Seven prisoners and 23 Freemansburg area
teenagers have a "scare straight" encounter
Express p. 13
Northampton Co., PA - Prison March 28 1979
Seven prisoners and 23 Freemansburg area
teenagers have a "scare straight" encounter
Express p. 1, illus.
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Newspaper
June 11 1979 Inmates asked to print a newspaper Express p. 11
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Warden
May 11 1979
Deputy warden William Howey resigns after 15
years of service
Express p. 2
Northampton Convalescent
Center
Dec. 3 1979
Once troubled nursing home now earns praise of
state.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton Convalescent
Center
March 19 1979 An account of its functions and its patients. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton Convalescent
Center
March 21 1979 An account of its functions and its patients. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton Convalescent
Center
March 22 1979 An account of its functions and its patients. Easton Express p. 1
Nursing Home July 25 1979
Plans for retarded facility at 5th & Washington
streets.
Easton Express p. 1
Nursing Homes April 3 1979
An account of the areas' facilities and their
function.
Easton Express p. 1
Nursing Homes March 20 1979
An account of the areas' facilities and their
function.
Easton Express p. 1
Nursing Homes March 22 1979
An account of the areas' facilities and their
function.
Easton Express p. 13
Nursing Homes March 28 1979
An account of the areas' facilities and their
function.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Park Mall Nov. 20 1979 Expansion is proposed. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - History Feb. 27 1979 Palmer Twp. History. Easton Express p. 87
Palmer Township - Housing April 9 1979
Brynwood, Easton area's first condominium
complex located on a 3.6 acre hillside along
Hackett Ave. Built by Werner Buckl.
Easton Express p. 27, illus
Palmer, Judge Clinton Budd Feb. 20 1979
Judge of Northampton County for 10 years.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer, Judge Clinton Budd Feb. 24 1979
Judge of Northampton County for 10 years.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. 15
Palmer, Judge Clinton Budd June 26 1979
Friends & colleagues pay tribute at the
Northampton Cty. Courthouse.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches June 9 1979
St. Philip & James Roman Catholic Church to
honor Monsignor Jos. F. Sheehan, its pastor.
Easton Express p. 35, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches March 29 1979
St. Philip & James Roman Catholic Church to
honor Monsignor Jos. F. Sheehan, its pastor.
Easton Express p. 21
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fires June 11 1979
Fire at 61 Cherry St. killed Roberta Snyder and her
3 children.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Historic
Homes
Feb. 24 1979
The Roseberry home, 200 year old landmark is to
be preserved by Phillipsburg Jaycees and the
Northwest N.J. Community Actoin Program.
Easton Express p. 15
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. Jan. 17 1979 Department acquires 2 dogs for canine corp. Easton Express p. 15, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. June 6 1979 New K-9 Corps being trained. Easton Express p. 13
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. May 14 1979 K-9 Corps (2 dogs) to be used in police work. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Railroads July 20 1979 Railroad crossing in Union Square repaired. Easton Express p. 17, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - School Board Jan. 12 1979
Expells boardmember Stephen Palenkas by a 5-3
vote because he missed 3 consecutive board
meetings.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Pocono Wild Animal Farm Oct. 21 1979
Closing after 31 years as a tourist attraction. Brief
history.
Easton Express p. C-5, illus
Praxis Aug. 1 1979
Center for the retarded in Easton narrowly
approved. Criteria for admission listed.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Praxis Nov. 13 1979
Center for the retarded in Easton narrowly
approved. Criteria for admission listed.
Easton Express p. 17
Praxis Oct. 31 1979
Center for the retarded in Easton narrowly
approved. Criteria for admission listed.
Easton Express p. 17
Preservation Aug. 7 1979
Freeman Island or Laubach Island 8 acre island in
Lehigh River purchased by Lehigh Valley
Conservancy, account of Conservancy and its
plans for preservation.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
ProJeCt May 26 1979 An account of its work. Easton Express p. 27, illus
Railroads - Wrecks Jan. 6 1979
A Conrail freight train derailed on tracks over
South Third Street off Canal Stret. 17 cars and 2
locomotives involved.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Railroads - Wrecks March 22 1979
Seven Conrail cars derail in Easton about 150
years west of South Third St.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Reda, Lou Sept. 28 1979
An account of Easton's outstanding businessman --
publisher, agent, and movie publisher.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. Aug. 16 1979
Borough Council drops idea of becoming legally
part of Northampton County. Will remain in Bucks
County.
Easton Express p. 13
Riegelsville, Pa. Aug. 9 1979
Borough Council drops idea of becoming legally
part of Northampton County. Will remain in Bucks
County.
Easton Express p. 1
Rifle Dec. 30 1979 Pa. longrifle still being made at Kempton, Pa. Easton Express p. C-11, illus
Rifles Dec. 30 1979
Pa. longrifle made today in Kempton, Pa. by Chuck
Dixon at his shop.
Easton Express p. C-11, illus
Roads - N.J. May 2 1979
Straw Circle at Rts. 22 and 519 in Pohatcong Twp.
To be eliminated and replaced with a conventional
traffic pattern.
Easton Express p. 1
Roads - N.J. May 3 1979
Straw Circle at Rts. 22 and 519 in Pohatcong Twp.
To be eliminated and replaced with a conventional
traffic pattern.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Roads - Route 78 Aug. 23 1979
I-78 from Fogelsville to Still Valley, N.J. under fire
by various communities.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Rooney, Fred. B March 30 1979
Former U.S. Representative from Pa. honored by
his friends.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Roseto, Pa. April 7 1979
Mrs. Constance Zito, age 82, helping to raise funds
for the proposed Slate Belt Medical Center by
baking and selling home-baked biscuits.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Roseto, Pa. Feb. 14 1979 Peter Renaldo, leader in Roseto. Obituary. Easton Express p. 22, illus
Running April 23 1979
"Run with the Champ," a running contest, benefit
Easton Boy's Club. Co-sponsored by the Express
and Lafayette Trust Bank. Harry Holmes on hand.
Winner - Jake Hepp.
Easton Express
p. 23
p. 29, illus
Santa Claus Dec. 31 1979
George Muretta of Phillipsburg has acted as Santa
Claus. He had trouble acquiring his suit.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Sex Education Oct. 21 1979
Classes on sex education to be taught in Belvidere,
N.J. Junior and Senior high schools by teachers and
Planned Parenthood of Northwest New Jersey
School Board approved.
Easton Express p. 1
Sheehan, Monsignor Joseph F. June 9 1979
St. Philip & James Roman Catholic Church to
honor Monsignor Joseph F. Sheehan, its pastor.
Easton Express p. 35, illus
Sheehan, Monsignor Joseph F. May 29 1979
St. Philip & James Roman Catholic Church to
honor Monsignor Joseph F. Sheehan, its pastor.
Easton Express p. 21
Sing-A-Long June 4 1979
70 church congregations celebrated Pentecost
evening on Sunday, June 3rd by singing hymns,
etc.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Slate Belt Medical Center April 7 1979
Roseto, Pa. Mrs. Constance Zito, age 82, helping
to raise funds for the proposed Slate Belt Medical
Center by baking and selling hoome-baked
biscuits.
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Slogans April 3 1979
The slogan, "America's Little Apple" was selected
as the winner of the Lehigh Valley Slogan Contest
at ceremonies at the ABE Airport. Conceived by
Regina DeLucia of Whitehall. PA. The theme
serves to unify the Lehigh Valley and pronote
business, industr
Easton Express p. 17, illus.
Sullivan's March May 7 1979 An account by James Shelly, Express reporter. Easton Express P. 14
Theaters July 30 1979
An account of area theaters by Clayton Buss &
Frank Michler.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Thruway Jan. 8 1979 Speed limit returned to 55 miles per hour. Easton Express p. 1
Tourism June 1 1979
Williams gas station at 3rd St. & Riverside Dr. has
donated space for tourism center. Sponsored by
Chamber of Commerce.
Easton Express p. 13
U.S. Treasurer July 12 1979
Mrs. Kathryn Granahan, former U.S. Treasurer,
born in Easton. Obit.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
United Nationalist Front Oct. 28 1979
George Theodorou, of Palmer Township, is
founder of organization wanting to change U.S. to
the ideologies of the founding fathers.
Easton Express p. B-4
Uranium June 1979
Exxon Corp. to explore for uranium on 2000 acres
in Monroe County.
Easton Express p. 13, 17
Vandalism
Oct. 22, 23,
28, Nov. 6,
13
1979 Bangor Junior High School vandalized by 4 boys. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Walter, Francis E. - Walters Park May 30 1979
Memorial to 12 Phillipsburg men who died in
Vietnam.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
War - Sullivan's Expedition June 11 1979
Observance of the 200th Anniversary to be held
June 15-19 in Monroe County.
Easton Express P. 8 Illus.
Warren Hospital April 28 1979
Hospital honors its volunteers, especially Frank
Inocho for 21 years of service.
Easton Express p. 21, illus
Warren Hospital March 30 1979
Free Health Care Service installed. Telephone
service provide direct access to the Tel-Med
console.
Easton Express p. 5, illus
Warren Warren County, New
Jersey - Nursing Home
Dec. 30 1979 An account of Warren Haven. Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Weather - Storms Aug. 11 1979 Vicious storm batters Easton area. Easton Express p. 1, illus
WEEX Dec. 22 1979
Forks Township radio station after years of
catering to the musical taste of teenagers will
change to a more easy-going "Pop Adult" music.
Easton Express p.9, illus
Whitefield House, Nazareth, Pa. March 19 1979 An account of its history. Easton Express p. 10, illus
Williams Township Jan. 17 1979
Supervisors acquire new municipal Building at
Cider Press and Gaffney Hill Roads. Hold first
meeting in building.
Easton Express p. 18, illus
Wilson Borough - Schools
Jan. 11,
Feb. 8
1979
Wilson school board, despite public criticism,
voted to construct a new elementary school at the
cost of $1.78 million at 21st St. and Washington
Blvd.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 9 1979
To stay at 3rd and Spring Garden St. 61 years old
building to be renovated.
Easton Express p. 1
Y.M.C.A. March 20 1979
Cost of repairing, renovating and expanding the
useable space of the Y.M.C.A. estimated at one
million dollars.
Easton Express p. 9
Bangor, PA - Schools
Jan 4, 1980
Huh?
1979 Huh?
4 youths who vandalized the Bangor Junior High
School on Oct.21, 1979 are to be sent to Juvenile
facilities for up to 9 months.
Easton Express p. 1
Doctors Oct. 28 198- Huh?
Obituary of Dr. Floyd William Callahan, retired
Wilson podiatriat, civic leader and artist.
Easton Express p. 23, illus.
Antiques Nov. 9 1980
New business "Funky Furniture" relocated to
North Delaware River Road. Owner Becky
Goldenburg uses the barter system in her
business.
Easton Express p. 1
Arcade Market Aug. 20 1980
Charred remains of rear portion of Arcade Market
removed.
Easton Express p. 17
Arcade Market July 1 1980
Arcade market damaged by fire on Tuesday, June
25. Front section to remain, damaged area to be
torn down.
Easton Express
Artists April 3 1980
Anton Schiavone of Bangor created "The Last
Supper" in papier mache.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Artists Jan. 27 1980
Gertrude Espenscheid lives in Hunterdon County,
N.J. does illustration of Children's books and
paints mushrooms.
Easton Express p. C-1. Illus.
Artists Oct. 24 1980
Obituary of John Cassidy, Wilson resident was an
historical artist who campaigned to put the Easton
Stars and Stripes on U.S. Postage stamp. Graduate
of the Sorbonne in Paris. Expert on Russian icons.
Easton Express p. 12
Auctioneers Sept. 21 1980
An account of local auctioneers and their
techniques.
Easton Express p. G-1
Authors Nov. 18 1980
Obituary - Alan Lake Chidsey, native of Easton, an
author and educator.
Easton Express
Automobile Agencies Sept. 11 1980
Obituary - Douglas D. Cooper, owner of Doug
Cooper Ford and Continental Imports Ltd. On Rt.
33 and Hecktown Road.
Easton Express p. 1
Automobiles Feb. 27 1980
Driver's licenses now to have driver's photo. Two
photo license centers open in Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. 13, illus.
Barns Sept. 5 1980
The last barn in Easton is destroyed by fire. The
100 year old barn was located on North 9th St.
and Wood Ave.
Easton Express illus.
Bartering
Nov. 9,
1980.
1980
Owner of business, Becky Goldenberg, uses
bartering system in her refinishing of furniture and
antique business.
Easton Express p. E - 1.
Beers, Catharine Aug. 7 1980
Obituary. Wife of deceased Lewis Sitgreaves
Beers. She was active in the Jacobsburg Historical
Society.
Easton Express p. 36.
Belvidere - N.J.
Nov. 8,
1980
1980 Sewage plant dedicated. Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Belvidere, N.J.
Nov. 8,
1980.
1980 Sewage Plant dedicated. Easton Express p. 9, illus.
Belvidere, N.J. - Homes
Oct. 5,
1980
1980
Historic homes noted. Home of Robert Morris
and early residents of the town described.
Easton Express p. D-8, illus.
Bridges, Lehigh July 2 1980
Authorities urged to make Third Street bridge over
the Lehigh River six lanes. To be considered by
Penn DOT on its priority list.
Express
Bridges, Lehigh Nov. 27 1980
Officials doubt that suspension bridge damaged by
storm will be rebuilt. Abuilt in 1885. Toll bridge in
1885. Brief history
Express
Buckley, William F. Sept. 26 1980
Visits Lehigh University. Calls President Carter's
administration "worst economic disaster ever"
Express p. 13
Bus Transportation Oct. 8 1980 City planners propose new bus transfer site. Express
Business - Antiques Nov. 9 1980
New business "Funky Furniture" relocated to
North Delaware River Road. Owner Becky
Goldenberg uses the barter system in her
business.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - bixler's Nov. 12 1980
Celebrating 195th anniversary with sales and free
horse and buggy rides around town.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Bixler's Nov. 8 1980
Celebrating 195th anniversary with sales and free
horse and buggy rides around town.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Bookstores Nov. 23 1980
Moravian Bookstore in Bethlehem retains a root
with the past. An Account of its business.
Easton Express p.C-1 illus.
Business - Bridal Consultants Sept. 22 1980
Cathy La Stella of Palmer Township operates a
bridal consultant business.
Easton Express p. 23
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Aug. 26 1980
Laubach's Department Store purchased by
Raymond Bartolacci, Asher & Jacob Seip, and
Dominick Lockwood for an undisclosed amount
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Food Stores May 16 1980
Long vacant Best Market building at 5th and
Northampton Street probable site of Veterans of
Foreign Wars new home.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Sept. 11 1980
Lipkin's Furniture Store, 3rd and Ferry Streets
getting a new look.
Easton Express p. 13
Business - Furniture Stores Sept. 21 1980
Lipkin's Furniture Store, 3rd and Ferry Streets
getting a new look.
Easton Express p. B-12
Business - Hobby Stores Dec. 1 1980
Hobby Hangout and Craft Center relocated to new
building at 3701 William Penn Highway. Formerly
in downtown Easton. Has one of the first passive
solar commercial buildings in Pa.
Easton Express p. 9 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 19 1980
Hotel Huntington to be converted into apartments
for young professionals.
Easton Express p. 11 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Oct. 23 1980 Hotel Hampton - Fire blaze routs 50 persons. Easton Express illus.
Business - Insurance Dec. 30 1980
Kressler, Wolff, & Miller plan new office building
to be constructed at 4th & Pine Streets. An
account of the firm's business.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Insurance Oct. 19 1980
Henry S. Lehr, founder of the Henry S. Lehr
Insurance Agency. Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-4
Business - Jewelry Trade Nov. 24 1980
Paul's Jewelry Store owned for 12 years in Easton
by David W. Siegel and his wife Pauline. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Lawyers Aug. 20 1980
Attorney Alfred Jemmons barred by Judge Alfred
Williams, Jr., from practicing in the Northampton
County Court
Express p. 17
Business - Lawyers Aug. 25 1980
Obituary of S. Maxwell Flitter, attorney for 52
years in Northampton Co.
Express
Business - Lawyers Oct. 19 1980
Obituary of John H. Pursel, Sr., attorney and public
servant of Warren County, NJ.
Express
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 10 1980
Ted Williams, classical guitarist of Pen Argyl, PA,
an artist on the guitar.
Express p. C-2
Business - Music & Musicians Dec. 27 1980
Obituary of Charles Young, age 65 of Williams
Township. Well known as a ragtime pianist.
Professional musician for 50 years.
Express p. 20
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 17 1980
Easton native Charlie Knecht is no ordinary
musician - band leader of Interstate Municipal
Band.
Express p. E-2, illus./
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 9 1980
Dr. John D. Raymond, professor emeritus of music
from Lafayette College, continues his love of
music in his retirement.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Office Equipment &
Supplies
Jan. 11 1980
Treher-Montague Inc. stationary store at 237
Northampton St. for 85 years now expanding. To
move to new location at 10th & Northampton
Streets. Office furniture business moved to a
building on Airport Road in Hanover Twp.
Express p. 11
Business - Office Equipment &
Supplies
May 25 1980
Treher-Montague Inc. office furniture and office
products company which was located in Easton
for 85 years moved to its new location in the
Lehigh Valley Industrial Park. Office supply store
relocated from 3rd and Northampton Street to
10th and Northampto
Express p. E-4
Business - Orr's Department
Store
Dec. 26 1980
Clock in front of store on Northampton St. in
running order after being damaged on Nov. 3 by a
truck. Stood in front of Orr's and Smith jewelry
(which shared site) since 1907. Was damaged in
1917 and restored in 1917.
Express p. 13, illus.
Business - Orr's Department
Store
Nov. 3 1980
Orr's clock on Northampton St. In front of store is
damaged by milk truck.
Express p. 17
Business - Pollock Brush Co. Oct. 2 1980
Obituary of Burton Jones, owner of Pollock Brush
Company.
Express
Business - Printing Dec. 5 1980
Correll Printing Co. breaks ground for a new plant
in Forks Township on Glover Road. Brief history of
the company. Began in 1872 by John Peter Correll.
First to use linotype mahcines. Located on
Morthampton Street between Centre Square and
4th Street. Pu
Express p. 13
Business - Printing May 10 1980
Lehigh Blue Printing Co., Inc. moves to new
location at 2000 Butler St.
Express p. 5, illus.
Business - Refrigeration Aug. 17 1980
Obituary of Joseph Pasch, owner of Pasch
Refrigeration & Marine Co.
Express p. D-4
Business - Sculptors Jan. 11 1980
Antonio Salemme, artist and sculptor, lives in
Williams Township. An account of his work.
Express p. E-20, illus.
Business - Sewing Jan. 31 1980
Les Althouse collects sewing machines; owns &
operaties American Sewing Center on
Northampton St.
Express p. 28, illus.
Business - Shaklee Products Inc. Jan. 20 1980
Shaklee Products Inc. owned and operated by
Mary and Bob Eble of Stockertown. Sells vitamins,
household cleaning products and personal care
items.
Express p. D-1, illus.
Business - Victaulic Co. Dec. 12 1980
Plans are presented to Forks Township Planning
Commission for expansion of Victaulic Co.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Welding Dec. 31 1980
P. H. Barron Welding Co. at 684 Northampton St.
has fire
Express p. 1 & 3,
illus.
Cancer Sept. 13 1980
Cancer deaths rated are significantly higher in
Easton than for Northampton or Monroe Counties
as a whole.
Express p. 1
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 28 1980
Account of the Centre Square peace candle
erected over the Civil War monument
Express
Carter, Rosalynn April 17 1980
Wife of President Jimmy Carter visits the Lehigh
Valley at the ABE Airport and the Lehigh Valley
Mall on April 18, 1980
Express
Carter, Rosalynn Sept. 26 1980
President's wife visits Fountain Hill Mills at
Fountain Hill and tours the Lehigh Valley
Express p. 1, illus.
Carter, Rosalynn Sept. 27 1980
President's wife visits Fountain Hill Mills at
Fountain Hill and tours the Lehigh Valley.
Express p. 9, illus.
Children's Home, Easton Aug. 12 1980 Fire damages basement Express
Children's Home, Easton Jan. 28 1980 Fire destroys Children's Home dormitory cottage Express p. 1, illus.
Children's Home, Easton Oct. 20 1980 Fire damages one-story stone building Express illus.
Children's Home, Easton Oct. 27 1980
Dedication of the rebuilt cottage named in honor
of Navy Lt. Commander Gordon Smith, an
alumnus of the Home
Express p. 15, illus.
Churches - Lutheran - Good
Shepherd
Sept. 27 1980
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church celebrates 200th
anniversary of the Sunday School movement
outside Long's Plumbing and Heating building on
Butler Street which was a former school and once
housed the church school which started the
congregation.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Churches - Moravian May 17 1980
Handbell choir introduced as part of Palmer
Township Moravian Church's musical ministry in
memory of Theodore Bean.
Express p. 16, illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's April 12 1980
Rev. Francis Barbato gives an account of his years
in the priesthood. To be honored by members of
St. Anthony's Church.
Easton Express p. 12 illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's April 14 1980
Rev. Francis Barbato gives an account of his 40
years in the priesthood. To be honored by the
members of St. Anthony's Church.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's April 14 1980
About 450 persons honored Rev. Francis Barbato,
priest emeritus of the church on the 50th
anniversary of his priesthood.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Churches - St. Bernard's April 19 1980
Rev. Francis X. Connolly to be transferred from St.
Bernard's to another church. Members of the
church are saddened by the move.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - St. Bernard's April 26 1980
Rev. Francis X. Connolly to be transferred from St.
Bernard's to another church. Members of the
church are saddened by the move.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - St. Joseph Dec. 26 1980 Baby Jesus figure in the Creche broken by vandals. Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - St. Joseph May 17 1980
St. Joseph's Catholic Church honors Rev. Peter
Vandergeest on his 40 years of priesthood.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Clothing Stores Dec. 15 1980 Lenny's Men Store moves to Centre Square. Express-Times p. 17, illus.
Clothing Stores May 12 1980
Surprise Store.
Moves to 327 Northampton
Street, the former site of Green's 5 & 10 cent
store.
Express-Times p.24
Clothing Stores Oct. 2 1980
Lenny's owned by Lenny and Mary B. Albanese
move store to Centre Square from 403
Northampton St. Description of the new store.
Express-Times p. 34, illus.
Clothing Trade Sept. 21 1980
Women's Clothing: Country Miss, Inc. located in
Forks Township is a 19-year-old company with
record sales. An account of the business.
Express-Times p. E-1
Clubs - Forks of the Delaware
Garden Club
April 17 1980
Plant a memorial tree in memory of the club's
deceased members. Planted in Louise Moore Park.
Easton Express Illus.
Clubs - Junior Women's Jan. 10 1980
Club operates second-hand clothing store, The
Spring Garden Street Exchange. An account of its
operation.
Easton Express P.23 Illus.
Community Day Sept. 2 1980
In Easton on Sunday afternoon, August 31. Held
at Hacketts Park. Co-sponsored by Easton Jaycees
and Radio station WEEK
Easton Express
P. 1 and 26
Illus.
Crater, Joseph Force Aug. 10 1980
Judge Crater of Easton disappeared in New York
City on August 6, 1930. An account.
Easton Express P. B-1
Dairy Plants July 2 1980
Dairy Farm:
Owner of Dairy Farm in Williams Township--
Charles Crivelaro, Sr. Obit.
Easton Express
Deafness Jan. 29 1980
Rev. Milton Pier of Bangor, minister of lthe
Assembly of God Church has commotted his life to
providing deaf people with religious services in
the Lehigh Valley area.
Easton Express p. 8 illus.
Deafness Jan. 29 1980
Rev. Milton Pier of Bangor, minister of the
Assembly of God Church, has committed his life to
providing deaf people with religious services in
the Lehigh Valley area.
Express p. 8, illus.
Doctors March 24 1980 Obituary of Dr. Jacob Kincov. Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Doctors Nov. 21 1980
Obituary of Dr. Ralph McKay La Shelle Buchanan, a
doctor in Phillipsburg, N.J.
Easton Express p. 34, illus.
Easton - Historic Homes Feb. 26 1980
Oakhurst given to Lafayette College in 1961 by
Louise McKelvy Walker. Renamed McKelvy
House. Description of the home and college
program for the house.
Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Easton - Historic Houses Feb. 27 1980
Oakhurst given to Lafayette College in 1961 by
Louise McKelvy Walker. Renamed McKelvy
House. Description of the home and college
program for the house.
Easton Express p. 26, illus.
Easton Express - Employees Nov. 13 1980
Shelly honored by town council of Phillipsburg for
his coverage of school board and council
meetings.
Easton Express p. 15, illus
Easton Express - Employees Nov. 2 1980
Donald W. Diehl, resigns as president and general
manager and editor.
Easton Express p. D-1
Easton Express - Employees Oct. 1 1980
James Shelly, reporter for 32 years retires. An
account of his journalistic days.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Easton Hospital - Chaplains'
Program
Dec. 20 1980 Full time chaplain named: Rev. Thomas Green. Easton Express p. 25, illus
Easton Hospital Poison center Sept. 18 1980
Part of the Lehigh Valley Poison center. It is a
hotline to provide information.
Easton Express p.15
Easton Post Office Jan. 25 1980
Richard Hetrick ,postmaster, served 1961 to 1976.
obit
Easton Express p. 12 illus
Emergency Squad Sept. 14 1980 An account of a typical day's work. Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Fires Nov. 24 1980
Las Vegas hotel-casino fire has Palmer Township
native assist in recruiting of the hotel residents -
Charles Fauerbach is a paramedic on duty in the
Las Vegas area.
Easton Express p. 19
Fires Sept. 5 1980
Last barn in Easton destroyed by fire. It was 100
years old, located at 9th and Wood Streets.
Easton Express p. 11
Fires Sept. 6 1980
Last barn in Easton destroyed by fire. It was 100
years old, located at 9th and Wood Streets.
Easton Express p. 9
Fires - Easton Nov. 16 1980
Dutchtown (6th - 7th Street) residents live in fear
of another fire.
Easton Express p. A-4
Fires - Easton Nov. 6 1980 A reward of $6000 for clues to local arsonist. Easton Express p. 1
Fires - Easton's Ring of Fire Sept. 23 1980
5 Sept. - Barn fire at 9th & Wood Street.
8 Sept. - 4 buildings at 649-641 Northampton St.
15 Sept. - Rear of Phillips TV Store - 701 Wood St.
15 Sept. - Fire at above burned buildings on North.
St.
17 Sept. - Rear of 17 South 6th St.
18 Sept. - Basemen
Easton Express p. 17, illus
Flemington, N.J. Aug. 3 1980
Residents join movie stars in the filming of the TV
special " Do me a favor, don't voite for my mom."
Easton Express p. 1
Floods - 1955 Aug. 17 1980
Review of disaster after 25 years. Full account
with pictures.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Forks Township Jan. 6 1980 Present day township and its problems. Easton Express p. C-1
Heritage Day July 2 1980 To be observed this year by a full week's activities. Easton Express
Holmes, Larry Aug. 31 1980
Purchases 411-419 Northampton Street (the
former Paramount Store). He plans a disco called
"Round One."
Easton Express p. D-2
Holmes, Larry Dec. 31 1980
"Round One" disco 411-4419 Northampton St. to
open its doors on Dec. 31. Description.
Easton Express p. 13
Holmes, Larry Feb. 27 1980 Practical joke played on him in Cleveland. Easton Express p. 37, illus
Holmes, Larry Jan. 20 1980
Named as one of the ten outstanding young men
of the U.S. by U.S. Jaycees.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Oct. 3 1980 Wins over Muhammad Ali at end of 10th round. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry Oct. 4, 5 1980 Easton citizens give Larry a parade. Easton Express
Holmes, Larry Sept. 10,
11
1980
Easton wants to name a street for the world's
heavyweight fighter. South Union Street or Canal
Street suggested. Some objections to it.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Sept. 9 1980
Easton High School Gym has closed circuit
television for Holmes-Ali fight on October 2.
Easton Express p. 17
Holmes, Larry Sept. 9 1980
Easton Area High School gym to show closed
circuit of the Holmes-Ali fight. Some members of
the school board (5-3) against use of the gym for
the affair.
Easton Express
Hugh Moore Parkway Sept. 21 1980
An account of some of the accomplishments made
in the 6 mile stretch of land along the Lehigh
River.
Easton Express p. B-1
Italians Nov. 12 1980
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Society of Easton
celebrates is 30th anniversary.
Easton Express p. 29, illus
Jews May 6 1980
Catholics and Jews unite in funeral services for Joe
Cuvo a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church
for former custodian of the B'nai Abraham
Synagogue.
Easton Express p. 19
Jews Oct. 14 1980
Rabbi Alexander Feisilver and his wife, Lillian, both
authors of Jewish heritage. An account of their
literary efforts.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Lafayette College - McKelvy
House
Feb. 26 1980
An account of the students who live in the
"honors house." Description of the home.
Express p. 18, illus.
Lafayette College - McKelvy
House
Feb. 27 1980
An account of the students who live in the
"honors house." Description of the home.
Express p. 26, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors May 27 1980
Garry Trudeau, creator of "Doonesbury" comic
strip, is speaker at 1980 commencement.
Express p. 17, illus.
Lehigh Valley Health Education
Center
Jan. 31 1980
Center will be renamed in honor of Carl and Emily
Weller who have donated $200,000. to the
Center.
Express p. 16, illus.
Lumbertville, NJ Nov. 16 1980 Brief history of the town Easton Express p. D-7
Mary Meuser Memorial Library Dec. 9 1980 Library board considering a $200,000 expansion. Easton Express p. 1
Monroe County, Pa. - Churches Oct. 4 1980
Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church
celebrates 225th anniversary of the founding of
the original parish in 1755 and the 150 year of the
present church.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Mormons Feb. 16 1980
The Bushkill Center Church built in 1873 by the
Lutherans & Reforms. Sold to the Wind Gap
Branch of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. Located 4 miles North of Nazareth.
Easton Express p. 14, illus
Odenweldertown Feb. 17 1980 An account of its history. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Sept. 16 1980
Supervisors suspend policeman Bruce Fretz for not
reporting sex case.
Easton Express p. 1
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Sept. 17 1980
Supervisors suspend policeman Bruce Fretz for not
reporting sex case.
Easton Express p. 13
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Sept. 18 1980
Policemen accuse Chief Nick DiVietro of leaving
Township during on-duty hours.
Easton Express p. 1
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Sept. 24 1980
Supervisors suspend policeman Bruce Fretz for not
reporting sex case.
Easton Express p. 13
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Sept. 25 1980
Supervisors suspend policeman Bruce Fretz for not
reporting sex case.
Easton Express
Palmer Township - Postal
Service
Jan. 8 1980
Township officials was municipal identification
and postal service -- "Palmer Township, Pa."
Easton Express p. 1
Palmer, Judge Clinton Budd May 12 1980
Ceremonies at courthouse for the dedication of
the Judge's portrait, painted by the artist, Robert
C. Burns.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Parsons-Taylor House Sept. 27 1980
Building has been placed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Patti, Stephen A. Jan. 6 1980 Prominent sports official in the area. Obit. Easton Express p. C-4
Praxis Aug. 24 1980
An account of the residential center located at 4th
and Washington Streets.
Easton Express p. 1
Public Protests Feb. 26 1980 Anti-draft protest held in Easton. Easton Express p. 9
Roseto, Pa. Jan. 20 1980 An account of the town. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Sandt, Floyd H. Jan. 31 1980
Was prominent throughout Pa. as a beekeeper.
Operated Sandt's Honey Business in Forks
Township. Obit.
Easton Express p. 18
Slate Belt Medical Center Dec. 12 1980 Center opens. Cost $3.5 million on Jan. 2, 1981. Easton Express p. 8, illus
Slate Belt Medical Center Dec. 19 1980 Center opens. Cost $3.5 million on Jan. 2, 1981. Easton Express
Slate Belt Medical Center Dec. 22 1980 Center opens. Cost $3.5 million on Jan. 2, 1981. Easton Express p. 17
SPCA Aug. 15 1980 Lack of fund could force closing of the center. Easton Express p. 11, illus
SPCA Aug. 27 1980
City Parking garage collecting food and money
during drive for the organization.
Easton Express p. 13
SPCA Nov. 13 1980
Receives new ambulance. Donors are Forham
Bixler, owner of Orr's and Mrs. Minnie solt, former
owner of Solt Chevrolet in Nazareth.
Easton Express p. 17
St. Francis Retreat Home and
Academy
Aug. 2 1980
St. Francis Retreat Home and Academy,
Bethlehem Township. An account of its priests and
the work of the Friary.
Easton Express p. 16
Sunfish Pond Aug. 3 1980 Brief history and present day status. Easton Express p. B-11
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham May 10 1980
B'nai Abraham to complete the restoration of its
Torah Scroll. Its congregation to witness the
writing on parchment.
Easton Express p. 21
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham May 17 1980
Jewish scribe Rabbi Saul Teitelbaum, an Hasidic
Jew from Brooklyn to repair the collection of
Torah Scrolls.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Nov. 15 1980
B'nai Abraham Synagogue sends a Torah scroll as
gift to a conservative congregation in Israel.
Easton Express p. 16 illus.
Taxation Dec. 19 1980
City of Easton threatens suit if dentists and other
professionals don't pay business privilege tax bills.
Names listed.
Easton Express p. 1
Taxation Feb. 22 1980
Easton Tax abatement plan approved by County
Council.
Easton Express p. 1
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
April 14 1980
Joint service on Easton Community Sunday in
front of Temple Covenant of Peace where a
monument stands as a permanent memorial to
the 6 million Jews who died in World War II.
Easton Express p. 19 illus.
Trees Aug. 27 1980
Residents along Ferry Street object to city planting
of trees.
Easton Express p. 13
Ukranians April 26 1980
To honor Father Berdar on his 35th anniversary at
the Holy Ghost Ukranian Catholic Church in West
Easton.
Easton Express p. 16, illus
Veteran of the Year Nov. 8 1980
Santo P. Loquasto honored at the 5th annual
military banquet held by Easton and Phillipsburg
area veterans.
Easton Express p. 9, illus
Veterans of Foreign Wars May 16 1980
Organization makes a bid for the Best Market at
5th and Northampton Streets.
Easton Express p. 11, illus
Warren County, New Jersey Oct. 12 1980 Lopatcong Township - brief history. Easton Express p. D-12, illus
WEST (Radio Station) March 31 1980
Arthur McCracken helped found Radio station
WEST. Obit.
Easton Express p. 10
Williams Quarry Feb. 17 1980 Dating from 1856 has a rich past. Easton Express p. B-11, illus.
Wilson Borough - Schools Oct. 14 1980
Grand opening of the new Wilson Elementary
School.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough School Oct. 10 1980
Hay School building no longer used; replaced by
Wilson Elementary School. Brief history of Hay
building (65 years old).
Easton Express
Y.M.C.A. Dec. 30 1980
To expand its facilities either at old site or at a
new building at 13th and Bushkill Drive and
Lafayette Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 22 1980
Local Y.M.C.A. to build new facility to augment
downtown "Y."
Easton Express p. 1
A.B.E. Airport Aug. 13 1981
Striking controllers just walk and wait. President
Reagan says they are fired for striking.
Easton Express p. 1
A.B.E. Airport Aug. 8 1981
Striking controllers just walk and wait. President
Reagan says they are fired for striking.
Easton Express p.1
A.B.E. Airport Aug. 9 1981
Striking controllers just walk and wait. President
Reagan says they are fired for striking.
Easton Express p.1
Actors and Actresses Aug. 9 1981
Jack Coleman, native of Easton, son of Prof. Dr.
John Coleman is acting in "Days of Our Lives," a
daytime soap opera on TV.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Actors and Actresses Jan. 31 1981
Actress Anne Elstner Matthews of Stockton, NJ
featured in radio drama, "Stella Dallas." Obituary
and account of her acting career. Ran the River's
Edge restaurant in Lambertville, NJ.
Easton Express p. 9
Actors and Actresses Jan. 31 1981
"Stella Dallas", radio drama featured Eistner
Matthews of Stockton, N.J. Obit. Account of her
acting career. Ran the restaurant "The River's
Edge" in Labertville, N.J.
Easton Express p. 9
Authors Dec. 15 1981
June and Paul Schlueter, resdients of Easton write
scholarly books on drama and literary figures.
Easton Express p. A-1, illus.
Bakeries Nov. 25 1981
Strausser Haus of Breads - bakery in Palmer
Township.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Businesses Jan. 24 1981
Closing of the Strand Shop, clothing store, ends 52
years of business.
Easton Express p. 22, illus.
Bangor, Pa - Library.
May 31,
1981.
1981 House tours raise $1,000.00 for the Public Library. Easton Express p. D-1, illus.
Banks May 16 1981
Easton National Bank and Trust Company opens
two automatic teller machines. - known as MAC.
Easton Express p. A-13, illus.
Banks May 24 1981
Obituary - Easton National Bank & Trust Company -
Vice president, Harvey J. Young, Jr. employed for
48 years.
Easton Express p. D-4
Barbers Nov. 1 1981
An account of the several barbers and their shops
in the Easton area.
Easton Express p. C1, illus.
Belvidere, N.J. Jan. 9 1981
Warren County Courthouse - Park in front of
courthouse had no name for 150 years. Now
officially named Garret Wall Park in honor of the
N.J. Governor who donated the land on June 7,
1825.
Easton Express p. 18, illus.
Blue Mountain Control Center Aug. 23 1981 Located in Wind Gap. An account of its activities. Express p. 1, illus.
Bottles Nov. 28 1981
Old bottles revive memories of Easton in the
golden days.
Express p. A-9
Boys Club of Easton Dec. 7 1981 Boys Club honors Raymond Bartolacci. Express p. B-3, illus.
Boys Club of Easton June 28 1981
An account of Boys Club activities. Expansion and
a new image is planned. Located at 508 A Charles
St.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Bridges, Delaware June 9 1981
Free Bridge officially designated historic place and
named to the PA Inventory of Historic Places.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Burros Oct. 10 1981
Burros from the Grand Canyon now in Hunterdon
County, NJ, waiting private owners.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bushkill Park Feb. 21 1981
Bridge connecting Palmer and Forks Township
called obsolete
Express p. B-3
Business - Banks April 3 1981 First Valley Bank, Easton branch, robbed. Easton Express
Business - Banks April 30 1981 First Valley Bank, Easton branch, robbed. Easton Express
Business - Banks Aug. 8 1981
First National Bank of Allentown has adopted a
Seven point million reinvestment program for
Easton.
Easton Express p. A-9
Business - Banks
May 13 &
May 14
1981
First National Bank of Allentown has its loan
record debated by CORCO.
Easton Express p. B-1
Business - Binney & Smith Dec. 16 1981
Russell J. McChesney, chairman of the board
retires Dec. 31 after working 46 years for the firm.
An account of his career.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith
June 7 &
June 14
1981
Binney & Smith create painting kit "Creatable
Paintables".
Easton Express p.C-1 illus.
Business - Breweries May 14 1981
F&M Schaefer Brewing Company purchased by
Stroh Brewery Co. of Detroit.
Easton Express p.B-10
Business - Candy Jan. 7 1981
Carmelcorn Shop on Center Square owned by
John Doherty for 50 years.
Easton Express p. 15 illus.
Business - Candy Oct. 20 1981
John Doherty, owner of Carmelcorn Shop, 62
Cwentre Square, in business for 48 years. Opened
in 1931 at 468 Northampton St.
Easton Express p.B-8 illus.
Business - Department Stores Feb. 8 1981
Wyckoff Department Store, Stroudsburg, Pa. to
close on March 1 after being in business for 106
years.
Easton Express p. B-1
Business - Department Stores May 19 1981
Hess's Department Store opens a dental clinic at
the Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. B-1
Business - Doctors Aug. 14 1981
Dr. Raymond Wing, age 84, practiced for 42 years
in Easton. Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-10 illus.
Business - Doctors May 19 1981
Weintraub, Dr. Sydney, age 74, Easton physician
and surgeon. Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-4
Business - Florists April 22 1981
Larry's Floral Creations opens at 3106 William
Penn Highway. Owner is Lawrence Whitsell.
Easton Express illus.
Business - Food Stores Aug. 11 1981
Best Market - iron framework holding the"B" sign
on top of building removed after 15 years.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Food Stores Dec. 16 1981 Four area A & P stores to close as of Jan. 16,
1982.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Food Stores Feb. 8 1981
Seiple's Market at Stockertown on Main Street not
only sells merchandise but helps to direct
stranded motorists.
Easton Express illus.
Business - Food Stores Nov. 17 1981
Best Market - Equitable Life Assurance Society of
the U.S. may buy building at 5th and Northampton
st. for its offices.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Food Stores Sept. 1 1981
Sal Panto Sr. and son renovate their meat market
in line with Easton's historic preservation
program.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Feb. 11 1981 Lipkin's Furniture Store has a facelift. Easton Express p. D-8 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Jan. 25 1981
Lauter's Furniture Store, 223 Northampton St.
purchased by John Zemenak of Doylestown.
Easton Express p. E-4 illus.
Business - Furniture Stores Jan. 6 1981
Abraham Aaron, age 86 was the owner of the
Aaron Furniture Store for 40 years. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 14
Business - Furniture Stores July 26 1981
Ford Furniture Store, Washington, N.J. Quality
service for 90 years.
Easton Express p. E-1 illus.
Business - General Stores Aug. 2 1981
Article on the general store today. An account of
stores in Ackermanville, Stanton,N.J. and others.
Easton Express p. C-1 illus.
Business - Hobby Stores March 12 1981
Hobby Hangout and Craft Center located on Wm.
Penn Highway uses solar energy for heating.
Easton Express p.C-1 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 26 1981
Fairview Hotel, located at 1028-30 Butler Street is
newly transformed through preservation. Brief
account of its history.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 27 1981
Century Inn - Sandt's Eddy hotel gutted by fire.
Was 200 years old, located on Rte. 611 in Lower
Mt. Bethel Township.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Nov. 4 1981
Allentown Hilton & Conference Center celebrates
its grand opening.
Easton Express p.A-8
Business - Insurance Dec. 5 1981
Kressler, Wolff & Miller relocate to new office at
40 South 4th St.
Easton Express p. B-6 illus.
Business - Jewelry Trade April 17 1981
Robert C. Aretz jewelry store closes after 10 years.
Owner died in February.
Easton Express
Business - Jewelry Trade Feb. 5 1981
Robert C. Aretz, owner of Aretz Jewelers in Centre
Square. Obituary.
Easton Express
Business - Lumber Trade March 27 1981
Obituary of Ferman W. Hummel, age 85, owner of
Hummel Lumber Co.
Express
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 1 1981
An account of Frank McGinley's life by E.E.
reporter Don Henry.
Express
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 1 1981
Obituary of Elbern H. "Eddie" Alkire,
internationally-known guitarist who lived in
Easton
Express
Business - Music & Musicians Jan. 16 1981
An account of Frank McGinley's life by E. E.
reporter Don Henry
Express p. 10
Business - Music & Musicians Jan. 26 1981
Obituary of Elbern H. "Eddie" Alkire,
internationally-known guitarist who lived in
Easton
Express p. 22, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 6 1981
The world is home to Easton's master musician,
Ken Brader III, former trumpet player with Glenn
Miller's orchestra. Now in business with his father
and grandfather.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Pfizer & Co. Aug. 4 1981
Plans expansion of plant - a $50 million capital
expansion.
Express
p. 1, B-1,
illus.
Business - Plumbing May 20 1981
Obituary of T. Francis Ford, Jr., secretary of
H.P.Kinsey & Co.
Express p. A-8
Business - Poetry Jan. 30 1981
Len Roberts, Professor at the Northampton Area
Community College, writes poetry.
Express p. E-11, illus.
Business - Real Estate Jan. 6 1981
Obituary of Paul F. Ford, age 89, founder of the
Paul Ford Agency.
Express p. 14
Business - Riegel Paper Co. Jan. 28 1981
Two Riegel Products Co., Milford, NJ, executives
fined in price fix.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Shoe Industry Jan. 11 1981
An account of the business and some of its
workers
Express p. C-1
Business - Victaulic Co. Jan. 24 1981 Victaulic Co. expansion to cost $15 million Express p. 10
Business - Victaulic Co. Jan. 30 1981 Victaulic Co. expansion to cost $15 million Express p. 1
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Aug. 2 1981 J. T. Baker involved in bitter strike. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Jan. 28 1981
J. T. Baker Chemical Co. plans to move 80 to 100
jobs South.
Easton Express p. 1
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
July 28 1981
J. T. Baker Chemical Company's union workers
strike at plant.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
July 31 1981
J. T. Baker Chemical Company's union workers
strike at plant.
Easton Express p. B-1
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Nov. 15 1981
Scientist at the plant believes a massive meteorite
he examined is part of one that hit the earth eons
ago.
Easton Express
Section D,
illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Sept. 22 1981
Scientist at the plant believes a massive meteorite
he examined is part of one that hit the earth eons
ago.
Easton Express p. B-1
Canal Festival June 27 1981
Shedules for Sunday, June 28. An account for the
plans for the day's activities.
Easton Express p. A-12 illus
Canal Festival June 29 1981 An account for the plans for the day's activities. Easton Express p. B-1 illus
Catholics June 28 1981
Sister Karen Pourby reaches her goal in becoming
a nun. First American born citizen to join the
Order of Angelic Sisters of St. Paul. Account of the
work of the order and its work in Easton.
Express p. B-12, illus.
Catholics May 13 1981
Area Catholics of the 152 dioceses hold special
masses in honor of Pope John Paul II who was
shot in Rome
Express p. 1
Catholics May 8 1981
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, leader of
traditionalist Catholics, visits the Lehigh Valley.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Cats Feb. 16 1981 Cat fur buyer rejects fears of mass killings. Express p. 1
Cats Feb. 24 1981
Fur wholesaler, Raymon C. Rumpf, of Ferndale to
cease his demands for cat fur. Cat lovers in the
area protest.
Express
Centre Square April 22 1981 Bricks emerge as street is being reconditioned Express
Centre Square April 28 1981 Bricks emerge as street is being reconditioned Express
Centre Square June 4 1981
Red crosswalks not to be part of the resurfacing of
the roadway around the Square
Express p. B-1
Centre Square May 5 1981 Council votes for blacktop road, red crosswalks Express p. 1
Centre Square May 8 1981 Council votes for blacktop road, red crosswalks Express p. B-1
Centre Square Oct. 11 1981
Celebration in Centre Square in honor of the
Italians, Lebanese, Vietnamese of the Easton area
Express p. D-1, illus.
Centre Square - Market July 5 1981 Today's account of farmers who sell their produce Express p. D-1, illus.
Chain Dam July 6 1981
Fishing pier for the handicapped located at the
south end of the 8-mile bikeway through Palmer
and Bethlehem Townships.
Express p. B-1
Chemical accident Oct. 28 1981
Toxic leak from tanker in Palmer Township is
safely stopped.
Express p. 1, illus.
Children's Home, Easton May 18 1981
Fire damages second and third floors of the junior
boys unit
Express p. B-1, illus.
Children's Home, Easton May 19 1981
Fire damages second and third floors of the junior
boys unit
Express p. B-1
Churches - Baptist Oct. 20 1981
First Baptist Church, Easton, Rev. Albert Beerley,
age 82, former pastor, served 1940 - 1974.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-6 illus.
Churches - Buddhist July 26 1981
Lamaist Buddhist Monastery located in Warren
County, N.J., Washington Township.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - Buddhist July 27 1981
Lamaist Buddhist Monastery located in Warren
County, N.J., Washington Township.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Churches - Catholic Aug. 16 1981
Angelic Sisters of St. Paul, order located in Easton
start their novitiate. Located on Washinton Street
near St. Anthony's Church and on East
Nesquehoning Street near St. Mary's Chapel in
South Easton. Brief account of its history and
work.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Churches - Moravian Oct. 19 1981
Schoeneck Moravian Church holds a lovefeast to
dedicate its renovated sanctuary
Express p. B-2, illus.
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon Nov. 30 1981
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
celebrated its first half- century of service to the
area. Founded by Lebanese community in 1931.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. B-1
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon Nov.25 1981
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
celebrated its first half-century of service to the
area. Founded by Lebanese community in 1931.
Brief history.
Easton Express p. C-1 illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Dec. 15 1981
College Hill Presbyterian Church Rev. Robert
Sandercock leaves his pastorship for a
Philadelphia post
Express p. B-1, illus.
Churches - Reformed Sept. 5 1981
St. Mark's United Church of Christ. A group of
rocking chair rockers raised more than $1000. for
muscular dystrophy fund.
Express p. A-15, illus.
Churches - St. Anthony's Nov. 27 1981
Father Barbato, church's spiritual leader, age 77.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Churches - St. Joseph Jan. 19 1981
Baby Jesus figure in the Creche broken by vandals.
Restored by John Snyder.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 7 1981
New York Tailors (Men's clothing store), 407
Northampton Street closing after 14 years in
business. Owned by Joseph Radogna. An account
of the business.
Express-Times
Clothing Stores Jan. 12 1981
Sigals.
Has a new department -- Bridal Gallery.
Description.
Express-Times p. 15
Clothing Stores Jan. 2 1981
Sigals.
Has a new department -- Bridal Gallery.
Description.
Express-Times
Clothing Stores Jan. 23 1981
May's Men Store.
Closes store in Hillcrest Mall due to poor business.
Express-Times p. 11
Clubs - Exchange April 25 1981
Golden Deeds awarded to Edward "Goudge"
Andrews
Easton Express
Clubs - Woman's Feb. 16 1981
Selling its headquarters at 611 Cattell Street. Was
its headquarters for 23 years.
Easton Express P. B-1
Clubs - Woman's Feb. 16 1981
Due to economic reasons the club house at Cattell
and Pierce Streets to be sold. Has been
headquarters since 1958. Formerly at 56 N.4th
Street
Easton Express
Community Spirit Day Sept. 8 1981
Held each year at Hacketts Park under the
sponsorship of the Jaycees and WEEX
Easton Express P. B-5 Illus.
Deafness Nov 6 1981
Helen Beebe Speech and heaaring center of
Easton. An account of its history and activities
Easton Express p.B-8 illus.
Deafness Nov. 6 1981
Helen Beebe Speech & Hearing Center of Easton.
An account of its history and activities.
Express p. B-8, illus.
Deafness Sept. 14 1981
Stockertown places sign on street warning
motorists of a deaf child who cannot hear traffic.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Deafness Sept. 14 1981
Stockertown places sign on street warning
motorists of a deaf child who cannot hear traffic.
Express p. 1, illus.
Delaware River Sept. 14 1981
"Save the Delaware" flotilla. Canoes, sailboats,
etc. formed to protest the proposed plan to divert
millions of gallons of river water for use in homes
& businesses in Bucks & Montgomery Counties
Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware River Sept. 4 1981
"Save the Delaware" flotilla. Canoes, sailboats,
etc. formed to protest the proposed plan to divert
millions of gallons of river water for use in homes
& businesses in Bucks & Montgomery Counties
Express p. B-3
Delaware River - Rafting June 7 1981
Raft racing on Delaware River. 12th great annual
race.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware River - Rafting June 8 1981 12th annual raft racing on river Express p. B-3, illus.
Dixie Cup Co. May 24 1981 Account of its giant cup on top of the plant. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Doctors July 27 1981 Obituary of Dr. Joseph C. Markefka, Jr. Easton Express p. A-10
Donkeys Oct. 3 1981 Arizona burros to graze in the New Jersey area Express p. 1
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
Feb. 5 1981 Mrs. Evelyn Gulick again heads the agency Express p. 13, illus.
Drugs April 28 1981
Drug-sniffing dog now in Easton Area. School
Board agrees to use the dog in sniffing out drugs
in local schools.
Express
Drugs Feb. 21 1981
German shepherd dog Misty ,trained to sniff out
drugs, demonstrates her ability for officials of the
area.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Drugs June 16 1981 Drugs seized. Couple in raid in Phillipsburg, NJ. Express p. B-8, illus.
Drugs June 17 1981 Drugs seized. Couple in raid in Phillipsburg, NJ. Express p. B-5
Drugs June 25 1981 Easton Police to buy dog to sniff drugs in schools. Express p. B-1
Easton Cemetery May 21 1981 Thirty Civil War grave markers stolen. Easton Express p. B-4
Easton Express April 8 1981 Bruce Frassinelli named managing director. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Easton Express March 15 1981
Director who served for 44 years, Adele S. Fretz,
age 84. Obit.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton Express - Employees Jan. 5 1981
Willard B. Shively, age 70 was photographer for 40
years on the newspaper. Obit.
Easton Express p. 19
Easton Hospital - Chaplains'
Program
Jan. 24 1981
New Chaplain, first full-time employed by hospital.
Account of his work.
Easton Express p. 20, illus
Easton Housing Authority Dec. 30 1981
Allentown staff to run public housing in the Easton
area for limited time.
Easton Express p. B-1
Easton Neighborhood Center Jan. 18 1981 Rent-a-kid Program for teen-age employment Easton Express
Easton Post Office-Parking Aug. 6 1981
Parking shortage still unsolved. Post office wants
to tear down former Hellick coffee Co
Easton Express p. B-1 Illus
Easton Post Office-Postmaster June 14 1981
Henry C. Schultz, Postmaster for 22 years, was
father of mayor Henry J. Schultz. He was a staunch
democrat. Obit
Easton Express p. 1 illus
Easton Public Library Sept. 29 1981 Shull school to house a branch library. Easton Express P. B-1
Eddyside April 22 1981
Beach to be renamed. Now called Eddyside Beach -
Jay R. Snyder Memorial Park.
Easton Express
Fire Fighting Nov. 29 1981
Volunteer firefighters are today's heroes. An
account of the county's various fire companies &
their activities.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fleck, Cyrus, Sr. May 30 1981 An account of his life. Easton Express p. A-3, illus
Flemington, N.J. Feb. 15 1981 Brief history of the town. Easton Express p. D-14, illus
Floods - 1955 Aug. 17 1981
A recounting of the flood of 26 years again that
took the Delaware Bridge.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Food May 31 1981 The art of making scrapple. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Food - Hot Dogs July 15 1981 Vendor sells hot dogs in circle area. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Forks Township - Emergency
Squad
June 28 1981 Emergency Squad will have paramedics. Easton Express p. B-1
Frakturs Feb. 15 1981
History and example of the Pa. German Art of
illumination and painting of birth and marriage
certificates, etc. An account of Easton's Bible
Artists - John Spangenburg.
Easton Express
Gypsy Smith Aug. 8 1981
Gypsy Smith - had Parkwood Riding Stables in
Palmer Township. Now lives in Plainfield
Township. An account of her life with horses and
other animals.
Easton Express p. A-5, illus
Heritage Day July 11 1981 Celebration on July 8, 1981 in Easton. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Heritage Day July 9 1981 Celebration on July 8, 1981 in Easton. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry April 24 1981
City planning Board approves of Holmes plan for a
$1.6 million, 12 court racquetball center, health
club and office building at corner of Union and
Washing Streets.
Easton Express
Holmes, Larry Aug. 31 1981
Opens a sportswear store next to his restaurant
on Northampton Street.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Feb. 11 1981 Plans a bar-restaurant next to "Round One" disco. Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Feb. 13 1981 Opens a disco "Round One." Easton Express p. D-11, illus
Holmes, Larry May 14 1981
Chamber of Commerce honors: Larry Holmes;
Joseph Kuebler; Russell J. McChesney.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Sept. 28,
29
1981
Easton honors Larry Holmes with a special day.
Gov. Thornburgh to visit Easton on this day, 29
Sept. 1981.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Hostages (Iran) Feb. 1 1981
Parade in Easton on Saturday, January 31, 1981 in
honor of the 52 return hostages from Iran.
Easton Express
Housing March 29 1981
Independence - townhouse development in Forks
Township. Brief account.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Italians Sept. 8 1981 Italian Feast Day celebrated in South Easton. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Kirkridge Center Dec. 12 1981
An account of the non-sectarian religious retreat
center.
Easton Express p. A-15, illus
Lafayette College - Faculty May 10 1981
Obituary of Arthur Winters, athletic director for 22
years.
Express p. B-4
Lafayette College - Faculty May 17 1981
Dr. Samuel Pascal (deceased) taught for 31 years
at College. To be inducted into Perkiomen School
Hall of Athletic Honors in Pennsbury, PA.
Easton Express p. D-4
Lafayette College - Fraternities Feb. 27 1981
Party at Delta Upsilon with the theme of "Back to
the Womb" is declared offensive and sexist.
Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Students Dec. 22 1981
Blind student, Charles Wilson, studies to be an
electrical engineer.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students Feb. 7 1981
The Official Preppy Handbook names Lafayette
College the no. 3 drinking school. Students resent
not being named no. 1.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Visitors April 7 1981
Former Cleveland mayor Dennis Kucinich speaks
at college at two-day seminar on "American cities
in the eighties."
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Dec. 8 1981
Author John Barth reads exerpts from a new
novel.
Express p. B-1
Lambertville, NJ Nov. 28 1981
Designer dedicated to Lambertville. An account of
its history.
Express p. A-5, illus.
Leary, Jane Dec. 24 1981
An account of her Christmas with her family
during the Depression.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lehigh River Oct. 23 1981 River could be Easton's future source of power. Express p. B-1
Lehigh Valley Artificial Kidney
Clinic
Aug. 10 1981
Nurses and aides stage a strike at Palmer and
Bethlehem clinics.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lehigh Valley Artificial Kidney
Clinic
Aug. 23 1981
Nurses and aides stage a strike at Palmer and
Bethlehem clinics.
Express p. B-1
Lehigh Valley Artificial Kidney
Clinic
July 28 1981
Nurses and aides stage a strike at Palmer and
Bethlehem clinics.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lehigh Valley Health Education
Center
Sept. 17 1981
Center will be renamed in honor of Carl and Emily
Weller who have donated $200,000. to the
Center.
Express p. B-2
Lehigh Valley Railroad Dec. 9 1981
Roundhouse property is looked upon by
developers as a valuable piece of property.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Lehigh Valley Railroad Nov. 12 1981 Plans for the Roundhouse opposed. Easton Express p. 1
Lehigh Valley Railroad Nov. 20 1981 Plans for the Roundhouse opposed. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Lehigh Valley Railroad Oct. 28 1981
Round House building under various proposals for
its use.
Easton Express p. 1
Lehigh Valley Thruway Dec. 2 1981
4th Street exit with a partial median barrier causes
accident which resulted in the death of 2 persons
from Washington, NJ.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lehigh Valley Thruway Dec. 30 1981
Thruway barrier to be installed at 4th Street exit
where accident occurred.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lehigh Valley Thruway Dec. 31 1981
Thruway barrier to be installed at 4th Steet exit
where accident occurred.
Express p. B-1
Loren, Sophia Oct. 29 1981
Actress visits Hess Dept. Store in Allentown, PA, to
promote her new perfume. Also visited the grand
opening of the Allentown Hilton & Conference
Center.
Express p. D-1, illus.
Martin's Creek Aug. 23 1981 Brief history of the town. Easton Express
p. B-1
p. B-12, illus
Martin's Creek July 22 1981
Residents of Little Creek Road block entrance to
Little Creek Bridge to prevent it from being torn
down.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Martin's Creek July 23 1981
Residents of Little Creek Road block entrance to
Little Creek Bridge to prevent it from being torn
down.
Easton Express p. 1
Martin's Creek July 30 1981
Residents of Little Creek Road block entrance to
Little Creek Bridge to prevent it from being torn
down.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Mary Meuser Memorial Library Jan. 10 1981 Adds $100,000 to plant. Easton Express p. 17
Memorial Day May 16 1981
Boat model built by Eastern Northampton County
Vocational Technical School to be launched in
Delaware on Memorial Day.
Easton Express p. A-9
Monument - Centre Square Jan. 28 1981
Yellow ribbon tied round Soldiers and Sailors
monument to welcome home the former
hostages.
Easton Express p. 13, illus
Morris Canal Feb. 22 1981 Account of its history by James Lee. Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. Aug. 16 1981
Group of citizens hope to save the town's
Moravian heritage.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Norton, William M. Aug. 12 1981
Outstanding politician of Phillipsburg, N.J. Gives
his views of his political life.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Norton, William M. Aug. 28 1981
Outstanding politician of Phillipsburg, N.J. Gives
his views of his political life.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Norton, William M. Nov. 15 1981
Outstanding politician of Phillipsburg, N.J. Gives
his views of his political life.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - Parks Aug. 12 1981
Palmer Township Bans night parking near
Township Park.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Jan. 8 1981
Palmer police settle dispute. The Police
Association has won recognition by the township
authorities.
Easton Express p. 1
Parades Jan. 27 1981
Area Veterans arrange a parade in Easton to
honor the return of the hostages.
Easton Express p. 16
Pennsylvania Germans Feb. 12 1981 John Stout, authority of the Pa. Germans. Obit. Easton Express p. C-8
Phillipsburg School District -
Students
June 23 1981
Survey of school populatin revealed that 33
percent of 1,600 students are deficient in one or
more ways of the basic skills areas. Test financed
by Project Active which screened students for
physical conditions and ability.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Dept. Sept. 3 1981
Fire chief, Bernard J. Hughes, age 79 was chief for
21 years.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library Feb. 16 1981
Librarian, Jayne Hess disputes with council. Library
Board backs librarian.
Easton Express p. B-1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library Feb. 25 1981
Librarian, Jayne Hess disputes with council. Library
Board backs librarian.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library March 11 1981
Librarian, Jayne Hess disputes with council. Library
Board backs librarian.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library March 15 1981 Conflict over. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library March 3 1981
Librarian, Jayne Hess disputes with council. Library
Board backs librarian.
Easton Express p. A-4
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library March 4 1981
Librarian, Jayne Hess disputes with council. Library
Board backs librarian.
Easton Express p. B-1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library March 5 1981
Librarian, Jayne Hess disputes with council. Library
Board backs librarian.
Easton Express p. B-1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Liquor June 3 1981
Town Council passes ordinance allowing Sunday
liquor sales.
Easton Express p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Music Aug. 10 1981
Mrs. Dorothy Snyder Unangst wrote the lyrics of
the Phillipsburg High School fight song - "Onward
P'Burg." Obit.
Easton Express p. B-6
Post Office Sept. 18 1981 The Easton Post Office will stay downtown Easton Express P. 1
Radio Station WZZO and 295 June 21 1981
Parents and teachers complain that station's
messages foster a "party image." Play rock & roll
music - contendds it has encouraged teenagers to
get rowdy with beer and drugs.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Railroads - Wrecks April 29 1981 Pa. Railroad wreck 70 years ago at Martin's Creek. Easton Express
Recreation - Recycling Project Dec. 12 1981
Recycling operations mark an anniversary.
Account of the operation in the area.
Easton Express p. 1
Riegelsville, Pa. Feb. 20 1981
Public Library has a Mercer tile fireplace. Account
of the library building built in 1885 by John Riegel
for a boys school - Riegel Academy.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. March 5 1981
Mayor John A. Frankenfield, age 80. Served for 15
years. Obit.
Easton Express p. B-8
Riegelsville, Pa. Oct. 13 1981
Community spruces up the historic Academy
building which now houses the public library.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Roads - Route 78 July 15 1981
Study details proposed I-78 route through
Northampton County, Pa.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Salvation Army May 16 1981
The Easton citadel of the Salvation Army
celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Easton Express p. A-5
Senior Citizens Aug. 9 1981
Their activities at the Palmer Park Mall and Centre
Square and the Senior Citizen Center.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Stockertown, Pa. Feb. 8 1981
Seiple's Market on Main Street not only sells its
merchandise, but directs stranded motorists.
Easton Express
Stockertown, Pa. Feb. 8 1981
Seiple's Market on Main Street - an account of its
business.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Stroudsburg, Pa. Feb. 8 1981
A. B. Wyckoff Inc. Department Store to close on
March 1. Was in business for 106 years. Article
gives an account of its business.
Easton Express p. B-1
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham May 21 1981
Three large swastikas scrawled across rear wall of
the synagogue.
Easton Express p. B-1
Tatamy, Pa. Aug. 3 1981
Celebrates its 12th annual Family Day. Celebration
by placing a historic capsule in the archway of the
borough park.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Taxation Jan. 16 1981
City of Easton threatens suit if dentists and other
professionals don't pay business privilege tax bills.
Names listed.
Easton Express p. 1
Television - Channel 39 Feb. 1 1981
Channel 39 seeks permission to start a second TV
station.
Easton Express
Theaters - Boyd Theater April 18 1981
Boyd Theater had a ship model on display in its
lobby for 20 years. Model restored by William
Rush, Jr. of Phillipsburg who will present it to the
Museum of U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus
Theaters - State Theater Dec. 6 1981
Rock & Roll performance - "2nd Night of
Memories" held.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Theaters - State Theater Jan. 21 1981 Sold to a New York firm. Easton Express p. 1
Theaters - State Theater Jan. 24 1981 New owner sought for historic theater. Easton Express p. 1
Theaters - State Theater July 17 1981
Fund drive by The Friends of the State Theater is
launched.
Easton Express p. B-1
Theaters - State Theater June 4 1981
900 people attend special program "Night of
Memories" sponsored by Easton Area Jaycees for
benefit of "Save the State."
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Theaters - State Theater March 21 1981
Group formed to preserve the theater building on
Northampton St. Description and history.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Theaters - State Theater May 16 1981 Hundreds attend extravaganza at Theater. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Theaters - State Theater Oct. 5 1981
Deed to the property is recorded at the
Northampton County Courthouse to Friends of the
State Theater Inc.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Theaters - State Theater Sept. 12 1981
Dr. John Raymond, former head of Lafayette's
music Dept. said that the theater's auditorium has
the finest of acoustics.
Easton Express p. A-9
Theaters - State Theater Sept. 20 1981
An account of building of the theater by Theo
Chase who was the general contractor when the
building was built in the 1920s.
Easton Express p. C-2, illus
Warren County Community
College
Jan. 26 1981
Hackettstown, Washington and Phillipsburg are
college centers for the community college.
Easton Express p. B-1
Williams Township Aug. 2 1981 Ethel Helms - local artist and historian. Easton Express p. B-8, illus
Williams Township July 29 1981 11 residents afflicted by hepatitis. Easton Express p. B-1
Wilson Area School District -
Superintendents
Feb. 3 1981
Edwin Coyle, Supt. Since 1978 to accept job of
Supt. Of the Northampton Area School District
effective July 1.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough April 28 1981
Buy Tomaino, known as "Mr. Wilson Borough,"
honored for his years of service to the community.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough June 13 1981
Served the Wilson Boro Fire Dept since 1966,
acting as Fire Chief.
Easton Express p. 12, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
Bus Transportation
May 11 1981
School bus on Furham Road going toward Williams
Township School demolished by fire - no one hurt.
$1,000 lost.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
School Board
March 12 1981
Ralph N. Ealer, served district 1947-1979. Honored
by District with portrait dedicated in his honor.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
School Board
May 13 1981
Ex-board president, Philip Lauer, honored for
years of service.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
Superintendents
Aug. 24 1981
Changes in administrative personnel for 1981:
Gary Laubauch to serve as assistant principal; Gina
Hirsch - school principal; Albert Zarbatany, district
superintendent.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
Superintendents
June 11, 14 1981
Albert J. Zarbatany appointed Superintendent. He
was the principal of the Philip Lauer Middle
School.
Easton Express p. B-1
Wilson School District -
Superintendents
Feb. 4 & 10 1981
Dr. Edwin Coyle resigns, takes post with the
Northampton Area School District as Supt.
Easton Express p. 11
p. B-1
Y.M.C.A. May 3 1981
Easton's Y.M.C.A. to be replaced in a new location,
or stay on North 3rd St.
Easton Express p. D-1
Y.W.C.A. Oct. 10 1981
Renovates the Ward building, adjacent to the
main building, for women tenants.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus
African Americans June 10 1982 Afro-American Day festival. Easton Express p. B-1
African Americans June 19 1982 Afro-American Day festival. Easton Express B-1
African Americans June 20 1982 Afro-American Day festival. Easton Express p. B-9
African Americans May 5 1982
Afro-American Day festival to be held in Centre
Square on June 19.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Allentown, PA - Hospitals Nov. 7 1982
Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospitals sever their
relationship.
Easton Express p. B-1
American Legion Nov. 16 1982
Brown and Lynch American Legion Post has new
home on Corriere Road off Tatamy Road in Palmer
Township, a former storage building for Binney
and Smith. Vo-Tech students help to upgrade
structure.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Andretti, Mario Aug. 20 1982
Mario Andretti: information related by his
secretary, Kathi Collins.
Easton Express p. C-2, illus.
Andretti, Mario Aug. 25 1982
Mario Andretti named by William Penn
Committee as one of 50 Distinguished
Pennsylvanians.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Andretti, Mario March 5 1982
Mario Andretti gives up the fight to Bobby Unser
as the winner in the1981 Indianapolis 500.
Easton Express p. 1
Auctioneers July 30 1982
An account of the auctioneer, Frank Falcone's job.
Illus.
Easton Express p. B - 1
Automobile Agencies Feb. 27 1982
Chrin Tire and Wheel, 818 South 25th St. In
business for 20 years.
Easton Express p. D-2
Bakeries Feb. 27 1982
Leone Brothers Bakery - Celebrated 65th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. C-1
Bangor, PA - Businesses June 27 1982
Druggist sells his store and all equipment; much of
which are antiques. Edwin Eisenhart, a druggist in
Bangor for 50 years.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Banks April 9 1982
Easton National Bank & Trust Company - Boyd
Parking lot now owned by the Bank. Bank rejects
plan to lease parking lot to city.
Easton Express p. B-1
Banks March 7 1982
Boyd Parking lot - Sale of lot to Easton National
Bank and Trust Company creates problems for
town and its business men.
Easton Express p. C-1
Beebe, Helen H.
Oct. 12,
1982
1982
Helen Beebe Speech & Hearing Center
consolidates facilities and moves to 505 Cattell
Street on College Hill.
Easton Express
p. B - ?,
illus.
Bethlehem, PA - Legal Clinic Dec. 31 1982
Conroversy over use of name of clinic. Account of
its work.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bethlehem, PA - School District
Nov. 15,
1982
1982 Teachers go on strike. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Birth Control Group Feb. 28 1982 History of Planned Parenthood in Easton Express p. C-8, illus.
Bookstores - Adult Mar. 4 1982
Easton Planning Commission takes first step to
prohibit store to open.
Easton Express p. B-1
Boxing July 11 1982
As a woman boxer, Joanne Metallo learns the art
of boxing at St. Anthony's Youth Center.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Bridges, Delaware Dec. 1 1982
Delaware River toll bridge to raise its tolls: cars 10
cents to 15 cents. Effective December 11.
Express p. 1
Bridges, Delaware June 21 1982
Female carpenter Donna Witko is the only woman
of the construction crew working on Toll Bridge.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Brothers, Dr. Joyce Oct. 21 1982 Speaker at Cedar Crest College Express p. B-1, illus.
Bus Terminals May 18 1982
Bid to put terminal at Mohican Market rejected by
Easton Zoning Board
Express p. 1
Bus Transportation Feb. 27 1982 LANTA bus service established in 1972 Express p. E-4
Business - Alpha Building. Jan. 31 1982
Edward Fucci, "Human Fly" arrested at his attempt
to climb up the side of the Alpha Building in
Centre Square.
Easton Express p.B-9
Business - Auctioneering July 30 1982 An account of the auctioneer, Frank Falcone. Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Banks Feb. 27 1982
First Valley Bank - established in 1863. Brief
history.
Easton Express p. D-10
Business - Banks Feb. 27 1982
Lafayette Trust Co. established in 1922; first
located at 353 Northampton St.; now at corner of
4th and Northampton St.
Easton Express p. E-6
Business - Banks Feb. 27 1982
Easton National Bank & Trust Co. introduces 24-
hour banking service under MAC system.
Easton Express p.C-14
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 22 1982
An Account of the firm by Claude Macker, vice-
chairman.
Easton Express p.E-1 illus.
Business - Bixler's Feb. 27 1982 America's oldest jewelers. Established 1785. Easton Express p.B-16, G-7
Business - Bixler's May 28 1982
Employee Dennis Wagnor of Bangor celebrates
25 years with the firm. Kenneth Mitman, owner,
awards a trip to Wales for his years of dedication.
Easton Express p.C-1 illus.
Business - Bookstores Aug. 12 1982
Easton City Council votes 5-0 to ban adult store in
the city.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Buthcher Shops Jan. 17 1982 An account of the businesses in the area. Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Candy April 19 1982
Candymaker John Doherty owns shop in Centre
Square. In business for 50 years. An account of
the business.
Easton Express p.C-1 illus.
Business - Candy Feb. 27 1982
Callie's Candy Kitchen, Bangor's outstanding candy
store.
Easton Express p.B-4
Business - Candy Feb. 7 1982
Just Born, Inc., a candy factory, 1300 Stefko Blvd.,
Bethlehem, makes jellybeans. An account of the
business.
Easton Express p.D-1 illus.
Business - Carpets Feb. 27 1982 Craft Rug Mill in business for 40 years. Easton Express p.B-13, C-24
Business - Carpets March 23 1982
D & S Tile Flooring Inc. Commercial and retail
carpet firm to locate at 230 Northampton St.
Easton Express p.B-1
Business - Cement Industry March 25 1982
Lehigh Cement plant - explosion at quarry 40
years ago. An accounting of the event.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Cemeteries Nov. 29 1982
Holy Apostle Mausoleum of St. Phillip & St. James
Parish Cemetery, Rt.22, Greenwich Township
dedicated its mausoleum containing a vault of 366
spaces.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Ceramics Feb. 27 1982
American Corporation located in Frenchtown,
ceramic products for semi-conductor and
transistor industries.
Easton Express p.B-4
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Feb. 5 1982
Obituary of Frederick H. Laubach, former
president of the firm
Express p. C-6
Business - Florists Feb. 27 1982
Merwarth Florist, established in 1952 located at
1534 Butler St.
Easton Express p. E-2
Business - Food Industry Feb. 27 1982
Keystone Foods located on Tatamy Road.
Established 38 years ago.
Easton Express p. C -18
Business - Food Stores Feb. 27 1982
Joe's Steak Shop. 274 South Main Street,
Phillipsburg, N.J. Established 1938.
Easton Express p.C-19
Business - Food Stores Feb. 27 1982
Joe's Market, 235 Northampton St. Began on
Ferry Street in 1951.
Easton Express p.C-21
Business - Food Stores Feb. 9 1982
Equitable Life Assurance Society no longer
interested in building as site of their office.
Easton Express p.B-1
Business - Food Stores Jan. 13 1982
A & P store at 15th and Northampton St. to close;
one of 4 in the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Hairdressers May 5 1982
Missy Rouse opens beauty parlor at 415
Northampton St. specializing in treatment for the
black woman.
Easton Express p. D-7 illus.
Business - Hardware Stores Feb. 27 1982
Piscitello & Sons hardware store in business since
1947. Family owned.
Easton Express p. F-7
Business - Home Furnishings July 7 1982
Home Improvement Center - Cramer's Cashway
Inc. opens at former location of A&P store at 15th
and Northampton Sts.
Easton Express p. B-8 illus.
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 27 1982 Black Horse Tavern. Established 1782 Easton Express p. H-2
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 27 1982
P & J Restaurant, 914 South 25th St., family
owned.
Easton Express p. E-6
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 27 1982
Flynns Catering Service opened in 1981 in
Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p.D-15
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 27 1982 Harmony Manor Restaurant located on Rte. 519. Easton Express p. D-14
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. July 29 1982
Mineral Springs Hotel to expand its structure after
its fire in 1979.
Easton Express p.B-8
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. June 23 1982
Hotel Lafayette - Code violations found by Code
Team force owners to correct them by end of
month.
Easton Express p.B-1
Business - Insurance Feb. 27 1982 Kressler, Wolff, & Miller began in 1923. Easton Express p. D-8
Business - Insurance Feb. 27 1982
Henry McKeen & Sons, insurance company,
establishec in 1896.
Easton Express p. C-11
Business - Insurance Feb. 27 1982
Bowere, Schumann, & Welch, insurance firm in
Washington, N.J.
Easton Express p. B-8
Business - Jewelry Trade Feb. 27 1982 Dennis Jewelry & Gifts. History. Easton Express p. H-6
Business - Jewelry Trade Feb. 27 1982 Freeman Jewelers, established in 1911. Easton Express p. D-9
Business - Lawyers Feb. 7 1982
Easton attorney John Goldsmith honored by
Northampton Bar Association on his 50th
anniversary of his joining the Bar.
Express p. B-5, illus.
Business - Lawyers May 13 1982 Obituary of lawyer John F. Oldt Express p. B-4, illus.
Business - Lumber trade Aug. 8 1982
Crmaer's Cashway open lumber and home
improvement store at 15th and Northampton
Streets. Grand opening of its 6th store.
Express p. E-1, illus.
Business - Lumber Trade Feb. 27 1982
Hummel Lumber & Supply Co., Bushkill Drive,
Easton. Founded in 1906.
Express p. B-9
Business - Lumber trade Jan. 27 1982
Eisenhart Mills (Forks Township plant) crafted a
teak spiral staircase. To be shipped to the
Bahamas. 2 men worked 7 months . Cost in excess
of $30,000
Express p. A-9, illus.
Business - Mack Printing Co. Jan. 30 1982 Installs energy conservation program Express p. B-6, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. Feb. 27 1982 Martin Guitar Co. started in 1839. Brief history. Express p. C-20
Business - Martin Guitar Co. May 7 1982 President Frank H. Martin resigns Express p. 1
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 10 1982 Ken Brader - 50 years in business Express p. A-7, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 27 1982
Ken Brader's downtown Easton music store &
studio in business for 51 years.
Express p. C-24
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 8 1982
12-year-old Harry Oakes of Palmer Township
placed first in a PTA competition with a classical
piano piece he wrote.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Business - Paint Industry &
Trade
Feb. 27 1982 A & D Tile & Paint-up Store in business since 1968 Express p. H-6
Business - Paper Industry Feb. 27 1982
Fuller Paper Co., wholesale paper distributor,
founded in 1953 by Charles G. Fuller
Express p. D-14
Business - Pfizer & Co. April 30 1982
Unveils plans for new research center. Other
additions being planned.
Express p. C-6, illus.
Business - Pfizer & Co. Aug. 6 1982
Local group (Easton's Coalition of Religious & Civil
Organizations) participated in protest in front of
the 13th Street plant. Group said plant is involved
in the making of nuclear arms as well as polluting
the air.
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Pfizer & Co. Feb. 27 1982 World leader in minerals, pigments and metals Express p. B-7, B-11
Business - Pfizer & Co. Jan. 28 1982
Obituary of Charles H. Love, retired executive, age
76.
Express p. B-4, illus.
Business - Photography Feb. 27 1982 Jack & Jill Studio photography business since 1947 Express p. F-8
Business - Photography June 12 1982
Orr's Dept. Store gives space to J. Richard Thorne
to set up shop since his place of business burned
on March 26.
Express p. B-7, illus.
Business - Printing April 26 1982
Obituary of Malcolm M. Rice, board president of
Easton Printing Co.
Express p. D-8, illus.
Business - Real Estate Feb. 27 1982 Bealer & Jacowitz, Inc. - a brief history Express p. D-5
Business - Real Estate Feb. 27 1982
Paul Ford Realtor established in 1910; a family
business.
Express p. D-13
Business - Roofing Trade Jan. 27 1982
R. S. Hahn sheet metal shop established in 1935.
Family owned.
Express p. C-6
Business - Shoe Stores Nov. 5 1982
Shoestore in Hillcrest Mall going out of business
after 50 years of service
Express p. B-6, illus.
Business - Silk Industry Feb. 27 1982 McGinley Mills started in 1919 Express p. G-3
Business - Travel Agencies Feb. 27 1982 Emanuel Travel Agency in business for 46 years Express p. F-8
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Feb. 27 1982
History of the J. T. Baker Chemical Company, 78
years old, founded in 1904.
Easton Express p. E-10
Canal Museum Dec. 17 1982
To sponsor program on bridge builder, John
Augustus Roebling.
Easton Express p. B- 3
Canal Museum May 19 1982
Mule driver saves life of a truck driver whose truck
skidded off Island Park Road.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus
Canal Museum May 23 1982 History and activities. Easton Express p. F- 1
Cancer Oct. 18 1982
PA State Health Office to study Easton's cancer
death rate
Express p. B-1
Car Wash Nov. 21 1982
John Tersigni & Son. Start new business on North
Delaware Drive.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus.
Cards Aug. 15 1982
Eastonian Robert Sun creates the game of Mhing
which is based on Mah Jongg
Express p. D-1, illus.
Casinos - Atlantic City May 9 1982
Attract Lehigh Valley residents. Trans-Bridge Bus
Lines run regular trips to the casinos.
Express p. F-1, illus.
Centenary College,
Hackettstown, NJ
Nov. 7 1982 College has a rebirth. Brief history Express p. B-1, illus.
Centre Square - Market Jan. 19 1982
Ideas for reviving the farmers market at the Circle
being planned by Tom Jones, director of Easton's
Main Street Program.
Express p. B-1
Cheerleading Feb. 4 1982
Area collegiate cheerleaders say pyramids hold no
fears. Woman on Jan. 17 fell while top of 10 feet
of human pyramid at Syracuse U. The PA
Interscholastic Athletic Ass. To ban pyramids in
high school cheerleading.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Child Abuse April 30 1982
Child abuse increased in Northampton County last
year (1981) . 287 cases referred to Northampton
County Children & Youth Division.
Express
Children's Home, Easton June 20 1982
Charles Ray Vosburgh of West Easton who worked
as gardener at the Home is honored
Express p. C-1, illus.
Churches - Baptist Feb. 15 1982
Shiloh Baptist Church. Celebrates Black Heritage
Day.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Churches - Lutheran - Zion June 26 1982
Church bell at 5th and Church Streets repaired by
group who purchased the church. The Rock
Church now owns the building.
Easton Express p. A-15 illus.
Churches - Moravian Nov. 29 1982
First Moravian Church of Easton installs new
pastor, Rev. Gordon R. Furbay
Express p. B-1, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Dec. 30 1982
College Hill Presbyterian Church elects Rev.
Thomas Yorty as new pastor
Express p. B-4, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Jan. 23 1982
College Hill Presbyterian Church congregation bids
farewell to Rev. Robert Sandercock who was their
minister for 23 years.
Express p. A-15, illus.
Churches - St. John's UCC. Nov. 6 1982
St. John's United Church of Christ, Williams
Township, commemorates 100 years. Brief
history.
Easton Express p. B-7
Churches - St. Joseph April 13 1982
Rev. Peter Vandergeest of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church retires as of March 21 speaks his mind and
beliefs in his church. Served 42 years.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Clocks Feb. 27 1982
Scheirer's Clocks, 1614 Washington St.; family
owned
business.
p. H-3
Clothing Stores Dec. 23 1982
Sigal's Store.
344 Northampton Street. Sigal's and the Country
Corner in Palmer Park Mall sold Apparel Affiliates
of Quakertown.
Express-Times p. B-1, illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 27 1982 Joseph's men's Store: Family owned since 1923. Express-Times p. E-8
Clothing Stores Feb. 27 1982 Surprise Store.
53 years old. Brief history.
Express-Times p. E-13
Clothing Stores Feb. 27 1982
London Shop (Men's Store):
339 Northampton St. established in 1939 at 359
Ferry St.
Express-Times p. C-3
Clothing Stores Feb. 27 1982 Lenny's Clothier: Brief history. Express-Times p. F-6
Clothing Stores Feb. 28 1982 Surprise Store.
53 years old. Brief history.
Express-Times p. D-6
Clothing Stores Jan. 6 1982
Grollmans marks 78th year in women's apparel
business. Founded in 1904 by Lthuanian
immigrant Louis Grollman. Nephew Joseph
continues the business today.
p. C-10
Clothing Stores June 2 1982
Grollmans is moving from its location in Centre
Square after 35 years. Relocating at 323
Northampton Street.
p. 1
Clothing Stores June 24 1982
Grollmans Store has auction of some of its 90
years old fixtures.
p. B-2, illus.
Clothing Stores Oct. 29 1982
Chief Levin's men's store: owner was Louis M.
Levin, called Chief, obit.
Express-Times p. B-8, illus.
Clothing Trade Feb. 27 1982
Country Miss, Inc.,
founded in 1961. Plant in Forks Township.
Express-Times p. D-12
Clubs - American Association of
University Women
Jan. 29 1982
Publishes "A Guide to Nursing Homes in the
Easton Area"
Easton Express P. B-6 illus.
Clubs - American Association of
University Women
March 6 1982
Prepares list of outstanding Pennsylvania women
in history. Margaret Druse in charge of the Easton
project
Easton Express P. A-5 illus.
Clubs - Exchange May15 1982
Easton Exchange Club presents a portable
defibirellator to Forks Township Emergency Squad
Easton Express P. A -12
Illus.
Clubs - Junior Women's April 21 1982
During "Keep America Beautiful Week" members
clean up Railroad underpass at 3rd and Rt. 611
Easton Express Illus
Cow March 4 1982
Cow - Man's best friend. Texas Longhorn claimed.
Brenda was cownapped.
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Crane, Stephen March 20 1982
His stay at Lafayette College was brief and
undistinquished . Spent the semester as an
engineering student in 1890. Brief biography.
Easton Express P. 1
Crater, Joseph Force Aug. 8 1982
Judge Crater's sword sold at auction in Belvidere
for $65.00.
Easton Express P. B-2 Illus.
Delaware River July 31 1982
The river is a thing of beauty, but also dangerous.
More than 100 miles is wild and scenic.
Express p. 1, illus.
Dentists Jan. 28 1982
Obit. for Dr. Reuben E. V. Miller, Sr., age 90; in
business in Easton for 48 years.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus.
Department Stores March 10 1982
Strawbridge & Clothier: Established a "Clover"
store in the Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Department Stores March 7 1982
Strawbridge & Clothier: Established a "Clover"
store in the Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Dixie Cup Co. Jan. 7 1982
The James River Corporation of Virginia agrees to
buy plants in Wilson and Forks Township for $420
million.
Easton Express p. 1
Dixie Cup Co. Oct. 25 1982
Wilson plant to close its building. All
manufacturing operations to move to the Forks
Township plant.
Easton Express p. 1
Doctors 11 Oct. 1982
Obituary of Dr. Donald C. Richards, aged 82; he
was Chief of Obstetrics at Easton Hospital.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus.
Doctors 23 June 1982
Obituary of Dr. Herman Smith of Phillipsburg, N.J.
for 40 years.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus.
Doctors Jan. 19 1982
Obituary of Dr. Burtis M. Hance, age 97, was
Easton doctor since 1920.
Easton Express p. A-10
Dogs April 10 1982
Tom Serfass of Butztown conducts school for dog
training for obedience and attack
Express p. 1, illus.
Donahue, Phil June 26 1982 TV host to appear at Lehigh University Express p. A-9, illus.
Downtown Improvement Group
(DIG)
June 16 1982
DIG and Chamber of Commerce announce they
will merge. New group to be called TRACC or Two
Rivers Area Commerce Council, of the Eastern
Lehigh Valley
Express p. 1
Easton Chiropractic Clinic Feb. 27 1982
Served Easton Area for over 30 years, 825 Phila
Road.
Easton Express
Easton Express April 28 1982 Run free advertisements for the jobless. Easton Express p. 1
Easton Express Feb. 27 1982 Dominant newspaper of the area. Easton Express p. B-2
Easton Express Jan. 29 1982
Editorial page editor, John B. Bonnell receives
certificate of Merit from National School Boards
Association for his editorial on mandatory school
meditations.
Easton Express p. B-3
Easton Hospital July 27 1982 Easton Hospital to add 27 beds. Easton Express p. B-1
Easton Hospital June 25 1982
Husband and wife allowed to share same room:
Myron and Dorothy Cooper share same hospital
room.
Easton Express p. A-6 illus.
Easton House Tavern Dec. 10 1982 New drive launched to save old tavern Easton Express P. B-1 Illus.
Easton Housing Authority April 8 1982
Former councilman, Gary A. Smith has been
selected as new director of Easton Housing
Authority.
Easton Ezpress p. B-1 illus.
Easton Water Plant April 16 1982
Celebrates the completion of new water
treatment plant. Brief history.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Eddyside Aug. 13 1982
The world that is Eddyside - summer basketball at
Eddyside.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Farm Credit Bureau Feb. 26 1982 Established in 1900. Brief history. Easton Express p. C-18
Farm Credit Bureau Feb. 27 1982 Established in 1900. Brief history. Easton Express p. D-1, D-6
Farmers' Market May 7 1982 Centre Square market enrich the urban scene. Easton Express p. A-4
Fires March 31 1982
Two dead in hosue fire at 20 Peach St. Kermit
Beetz, Jr. and Larry Bonney are victims. Arrested
was David Hager who was responsible for the fire.
Easton Express p. 1
Fred Waring's New
Pennsylvanians
Nov. 15 1982
Fred Waring's New Pennsylvanians entertains to
1700 persons at State Theatre.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Garbage Disposal Plan Jan. 27 1982
Easton City Council turns down plan as submitted
by Heikki Elo and Joseph Reibman.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Gracedale July 26 1982 Patients, aides hit by scabies rash. Easton Express p. B-1
Gracedale June 22 1982
Facing a financial crisis due to the changes in Pa.
State regulations for allocating funds to the
county home.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Gracedale Nov. 16 1982
State aid cuts prompt 18 layoffs. An account of its
work.
Easton Express p. B-1
Grifo, Richard D. Nov. 29 1982
Swears in daughter Antonia Maria Grifo as a
member of the Northampton County Bar.
Easton Express p. B-2
Hackett Park - Field House May 28 1982
Grove honoring 58 Easton men who died in World
War I rededicated by Easton Rotary Club. 58 red
oak trees planted.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Halloween Nov. 1 1982
Parade in Easton and Phillipsburg has 16 bands, 40
floats with 4,000 participants and 50,000
spectators spanning the streets of the two states.
Held on a Sunday afternoon.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Handicapped Persons June 3 1982
Pa. special olympics held at Lehigh University. First
time it was held in the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Handicapped Persons June 5 1982
Pa. special olympics held at Lehigh University. First
time it was held in the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Helms, Mrs. Ethel Dec. 4 1982
Native of Williams Township preserves the past in
painting and writing.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Heritage Day July 12 1982
Thomas Evans, principal of Easton Area High
School, direct descendant of Robert Levers reads
the Declaration of Independence in Centre
Square.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Heritage Day July 4 1982
Thomas Evans, principal of Easton Area High
School, direct descendant of Robert Levers reads
the Declaration of Independence in Centre
Square.
Easton Express p. D-12, illus
Hispanics June 13 1982
In Easton special consideration is given to this
minority group.
Easton Express
p. D-7 to D-
12, illus
Hispanics June 5 1982
La Fiesta held at First United Methodist Church,
South 2nd Street. First Latin American Festival
held by Council of Spanish Speaking organization
of the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus
Historical Marker July 4 1982
Unveiling of new marker on the founding of
Northampton County. To be dedicated Thursday,
July 8 on the highway of Rt. 611 South at site of
Canal Museum.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Aug. 11 1982
Easton's City Development cool to his building
plans for Riverside Tract. Easton City Council is
angered by the Authority's actions to Holmes.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Aug. 12 1982
Easton's City Development cool to his building
plans for Riverside Tract. Easton City Council is
angered by the Authority's actions to Holmes.
Easton Express p. B-12
Holmes, Larry Aug. 14 1982
Easton's City Development cool to his building
plans for Riverside Tract. Easton City Council is
angered by the Authority's actions to Holmes.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Aug. 15 1982
Easton's City Development cool to his building
plans for Riverside Tract. Easton City Council is
angered by the Authority's actions to Holmes.
Easton Express p. B-10
Holmes, Larry Aug. 19 1982
Easton's City Development cool to his building
plans for Riverside Tract. Easton City Council is
angered by the Authority's actions to Holmes.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Aug. 25 1982
Named by William Penn Committee as one of 50
Distinguished Pennsylvanians.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry Jan. 28 1982
Former Riverside Drive will be officially called
Larry Holmes Drive.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry Jan. 7 1982 Makes a commercial for TV. Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry July 21 1982
Awarded the World Boxing Council Heavyweight
Championship Belt.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Holmes, Larry July 30 1982
Holmes meets his fans at the 4th annual "Kids
Days."
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 10 1982
City Council passes resolution praising Holmes as a
loyal and benevolent citizen of Easton.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Holmes, Larry June 12, 14 1982 Easton celebrates Holmes win over Clooney. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 20 1982
Street formerly Riverside Drive now named in
honor of the boxer; Now called Larry Holmes
Drive.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry Oct. 17 1982
Pictures and description of his home at 896
Sheridan Drive.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Oct. 17 1982
Description of his home on 896 Sheridan Drive in
Palmer Township.
Easton Express
Holmes, Larry Sept. 16 1982
Easton's City Development cool to his building
plans for Riverside Tract. Easton City Council is
angered by the Authority's actions to Holmes.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Sept. 23 1982
To purchase Commodore Inn, located in
Pohatcong Township.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Sept. 24 1982 Birth of son Larry Jr. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Sept. 28 1982
To purchase Commodore Inn, located in
Pohatcong Township.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Sept. 29 1982
To purchase Commodore Inn, located in
Pohatcong Township.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Homefront May 25 1982
Magazine published in Bangor by Horace and
Mona Strunk during World War II to celebrate its
40th anniversary with a reunion of wartime
comrades and their families.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Human Fly Jan. 31 1982
Edward Fucci arrested at his attempt to climb up
the side of the Alpha Building in Centre Square.
Easton Express p. B-9
Hunterdon County, N.J. Dec. 19 1982 Prallsville Mill. An account of its history. Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Insanity Law June 24 1982
Northampton legal profession split over Insanity
Law.
Easton Express p. 1
Jaffee, Maybelle June 6 1982 An account of a retiree's daily life. Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Kurtz Training Center June 27 1982
Located at Bethlehem, founded 15 years ago. An
account of its activities.
Easton Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Fraternities Dec. 8 1982
Five fraternities establishing an escort service for
the women students on college campus as a
prevention to campus crime.
Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Metzgar
Fieldf
Jan. 4 1982
Obituary of Dr. Marshall Metzgar for whom the
Marshall R. Metzgar Athletic Fields, the outdoor
sport complex in Forks Township, was named in
1968.
Express p. B-4, illus.
Lafayette College - Presidents May 1 1982
Dr. K. Roald Bergethon to head a college in
Henniker, N.H.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students Feb. 24 1982 Students protest tuition increase. Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Visitors Feb. 20 1982
John Dean III and E. Howard Hunt discuss
"Watergate" ten years later" at the college.
Express p. A-9, illus.
Leh, Andy Oct. 10 1982
An account of his coaching carrer in the Nazareth
area.
Express p. D-1, illus.
Lehigh Canal June 5 1982
Canal boats "star" in a movie being produced by
the National Geographic Society.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Oct. 29 1982 Old smokestack in railroad yard demolished. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Liberty Bell Shrine. Allentown,
PA
Aug. 29 1982
An account of the preservation of the shrine.
History of the time when bell was hidden in
Allentown in Zions Reformed Church. The Liberty
Bell of Northampton Country was cast in
Bethlehem in 1768. Weighing 236 pounds, it was
in the cupola of the original
Express p. F-1, illus.
Little Stone House Jan. 21 1982
To open to the public in the spring. An account of
its renovation.
Express p. C-8, illus.
Main Street Program for Easton July 11 1982
An account of the background for the plan for
Easton.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. A-8, illus
Mausoleums Feb. 2 1982
Allentown to built at Grandview Cemetery,
Walbert Avenue and at Straw Circle, Greenwich
Township, Warren Co., N.J. at St. Phillips & St.
James Cemetery.
Easton Express p. B-7, illus
Moravian Historical Society May 25 1982 To mark 125th year with observances. Easton Express p. B-3
Morris Canal March 14 1982
Chartered in 1824. Carried its last commercial
traffic around 1920. Abandoned and drained by
1924.
Easton Express p. B-5
Movies Nov. 14 1982
"Blue & Gray" movie on CBS TV had Lou Reda of
Easton as co-executive producer.
Easton Express p. C-1
Mt. Bethel Township April 25 1982
Former Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church now the
home of the Slate Belt Historical Society. Acts as
the museum for the entire Slate Belt Area.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Music Dec. 27 1982
"Allentown" hit song of Billy Joel hit record on his
album. At Lehigh University.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Music Dec. 28 1982
"Allentown" hit song of Billy Joel hit record on his
album. At Lehigh University.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. April 10 1982
Jack Kennedy, resident who is blind tells stories on
Radion WSAN from Allentown.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus
Nazareth, Pa. March 7 1982 History of the community. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. Nov. 14 1982
The new Senior Citizen housing unit named the
Oliver C. Border House. Cost $42 million.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. Nov. 28 1982
Colonial Hotel of Nazareth is a 76 year old
landmark; Sold and contents auctioned off. New
owners to restore building.
Easton Express p. C-2, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Race Track July 22 1982
Race tract to have a National motor speedway
along Route 248.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Oct. 3 1982 Big track ready to operate as a racetrack. Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Sept. 25 1982 Trials to begin Sunday. Easton Express p. 1
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Sept. 29 1982
Nazareth officials clear zoning barrier for
Speedway.
Easton Express p. B-1
Negroes May 5 1982
Miss Rouse opens beauty parlor for the black
woman at 415 Northampton St.
Easton Express p. D-7, illus
Northampton Convalescent
Center
June 7 1982
Shawnee school art students, 9th graders paint
wall murals at the home.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Northampton County Bureau of
the Aging
Aug. 19 1982 Now moved to its new quarters at Gracedale. Easton Express p. B-1
Northampton County Farm
Bureau
Feb. 27 1982
48 years of service, established in 1934. Located in
Tatamy.
Easton Express p. D-4
Northampton County Motor
Club (AAA)
Feb. 27 1982 Established in May 22, 1918. Brief history. Easton Express p. D-1, D-4
Nursing Home July 27 1982
Leader Nursing Rehabilitation Center at 2600
Northampton Street opened on Monday July 26.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Nursing Home March 1 1982
Rockhaven Rest Homess, 800 Northampton St. to
house 8 elderly persons.
Easton Express p. A-5, illus
Palmer Township July 23 1982
Postman honored by neighbors and friends. Louis
Aranglo, mailman honored on his birthday.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - Library April 27 1982
Palmer business leaders, officials discuss possible
library for the township.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Library Dec. 14 1982 Campaign begins for funds for the library. Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Library Sept. 19 1982 Library Board to air plans for the Palmer Branch. Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Library Sept. 28 1982 Easton Area School Board opposes the ideas. Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Library Sept. 29 1982
Supervisors endorse new Library Branch for
township.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Police
Department
Dec. 21 1982
Purchases a $21,850 central alarm console to
consolidate the work of its department.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Post Office Jan. 20 1982
Opens branch at 606 Stones Crossing. New zip
code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp sales
center established.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Post Office Jan. 5 1982
Opens branch at 606 Stones Crossing. New zip
code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp sales
center established.
Easton Express p. 1
Palmer Township - Post Office Jan. 8 1982
Opens branch at 606 Stones Crossing. New zip
code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp sales
center established.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Post Office Jan. 9 1982
Opens branch at 606 Stones Crossing. New zip
code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp sales
center established.
Easton Express p. A-9
Palmer Township - Post Office March 16 1982
Opens branch at 606 Stones Crossing. New zip
code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp sales
center established.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Post Office March 22 1982
Opens branch at 606 Stones Crossing. New zip
code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp sales
center established.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - Post Office Oct. 18 1982
10 mail carriers transferred from Easton office to
Palmer Branch.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Supervisors Dec. 1 1982
Jack Anderson, supervisor for 23 years to resign as
December 1983.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Palmer Township - Winner Dec. 8 1982
Winner of TV soap opera contest goes to
Hollywood. Charmaine Clayman to go to premiere
with star of "Tootsie."
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Parks - Williams Township Sept. 2 1982
New park dedicated in Williams Township called
Indian name "Wy-Hit-Tuk" meaning "Great
Waters." Located 3 miles south of Easton on Rt.
611.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Pen Argyl, Pa. Feb. 5 1982
Policeman Glenn Labberte who was charged with
voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of a Wind
Gap man on Christmas morning will not stand
trial. Thomas Edward Bianchi-Lurati was shot &
killed when he ignored orders to halt.
Easton Express p. 1
Pen Argyl, Pa. July 28 1982
Superintendent of Pen Argyl School District,
Russell Roper refuses a raise for next school year.
Easton Express p. 1
Pen Argyl, Pa. June 13 1982 Celebrates 100th anniversary. Easton Express
Pen Argyl, Pa. June 8 1982
Celebrates its Centennial. Budweiser Clydesdales
horses parade as one of its activities.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Centennial May 29 1982
Volunteers maintain the Phillipsburg Cemetery on
Filmore Street. An account of its condition.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Nov. 1 1982
First Baptist Church has a 10 year celebration in its
new building at Belvidere Rd. and Red School
Lane. Formerly located at 330 South Main St.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Historical
Zone
Jan. 6 1982 Town council kills plan for a historical zone. Easton Express p. B-1
Pigeons Nov. 12 1982 Problem of pigeons in downtown Easton. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pinball Arcade Feb. 16 1982
Easton Zoning Board denies the use of the
Surprise Store for the Arcade.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Poconos May 16 1982 History of its early days of hotels and tourists. Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Post Office March 11 1982
Easton Post Office seeks city approval to demolish
Hellick building.
Easton Express P . B-1
Post Office - Palmer Twp. March 22 1982
Post Office to open branch in Palmer Township;
new zip code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp
sales center to be located in the former Colonial
Life Insurance buildingat 606 Stones Crossing.
Easton Express P. 1 illus
Post Office-Palmer twp. March 16 1982
Post Office to open branch in Palmer Township;
new zip code is 18043. 612 lock boxes and stamp
sales center to be located in the former Colonial
life Insurance building at 606 Stones Crossing.
Easton Express p.B-1
Praxis July 3 1982
First opened in 1970; located on Washington
Street hill. Cutting of Federal funds forces halfway
house to reduce staff and services.
Easton Express p. A-9
Red Cross March 8 1982 Account of the activities of the local chapter. Easton Express p. A-5, illus
Reda, Lou March 7 1982
Easton's entertainment entrepreneur is co-
sponsor of Civil War drama for TV.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Rock Star Dec. 27 1982
Billy Joe, rock star at Lehigh University. Sings his
hit song "Allentown."
Easton Express p. 1
Rock Star Dec. 28 1982
Billy Joe, rock star at Lehigh University. Sings his
hit song "Allentown."
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Rodale Press, Inc. Nov. 14 1982
Firm slowly recovering from "economic flu." An
account of the firm's work.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Roseto, Pa. July 21 1982
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1st
immigration of people from the Italian town of
Roseto.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Rute, Robert June 29 1982
A fitting memorial to former athletic coach of the
Easton High School.
Easton Express p. C-1
Ryan, R. Raymond Jan. 15 1982
Alderman "Mickey" Ryan was alderman of the 1st
ward for more than 30 years. Served under 5
mayors. Obit.
Easton Express p. C-10
Salvation Army July 1 1982
Thrift store moves from 428 Northampton St. to
its new location at 120 S. 3rd St. Local group at
directly benefited by the store's sales.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Senior Citizens March 4 1982
New group plans to give LOVE to the elderly in
weekly home visits.
Easton Express p. C-8, illus
Sex Education Jan. 24 1982 It has gained support in area schools. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Sidewalk Tolls Jan. 19 1982
Advocated by Dr. Robert Porter, psychologist of
Phillipsburg, N.J. He publishes a newsletter, "The
Pedestrian Toll Advocate."
Easton Argus p. B-1, illus
Sieminski, Edward Oct. 13 1982
Advertisement appeared in Easton Express as an
election ad.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Sieminski, Edward Oct. 16 1982
Advertisement with Tom Jones concerning the
Main Street Program causes great concern to City
Hall officials.
Easton Argus p. B-1
Soap Opera May 28 1982
"Days of our Lives" on NBC TV has local person as
star. Jack Coleman, son of Dr. John Coleman of
Lafayette College plays the part of the strangler.
Plot of murder of Dr. Marlina Evans upsets fans.
Easton Express p. 1
SPCA Jan. 10 1982 Account of its work with animals in the area. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Feb. 27 1982
B'nai Abraham Nursery School located at 16th and
Bushkill St. Opened in 1978.
Easton Express p. C-18
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Jan. 23 1982
Cantor Morris Segal has led the B'nai Abraham
congregation for 40 years.
Easton Express p. A-16 illus.
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Oct. 29 1982
Obituary of Anna Brau. B'nai Abraham Hebrew
School Started by Anna Brau.
Easton Express p. B-8
Tavern Aug. 1 1982 Historic tavern. Is there a future for the building? Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Television - Channel 39 June 18 1982
Buffet and preview of movie "Annie" raised funds
for the local TV station. 400 attened.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Theaters - State Theater April 3 1982 Placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Theaters - State Theater Jan. 28 1982
Friends of the State Theater to receive a $20,000
grant. Study to be made by Theater Projects Inc.
for rehabilitation of the building.
Easton Express p. B-1
Theaters - State Theater June 6, 8 1982
To show the Holmes-Clooney fight on closed-
circuit broadcast.
Easton Express p. b-5, illus
Totem Pole Sept. 23 1982
James Rankin of Williams Township creates a 21
ft. concrete totem pole.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
TRACC June 16 1982
Dig & Chamber of Commerce announces they will
merge. New group to be called TRACC or Two
Rivers Area Commerce Council of the Eastern
Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. 1
TRACC Oct. 24 1982
1st 100 days of merger bears out that the plan will
be successful.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Trees Sept. 1 1982
Ginkgo tree on College Hill causes controversy
among neighbors. Judge Van Antwerpen rules tree
will be spared.
Easton Express p. B-1
Truancy in Schools Aug. 29 1982
Jack Paul, truant officer for the Easton Area School
District, gives an account of his work in dealing
with the truant student.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
United Nations March 6 1982
Easton as possible site was proposed by Hugh
Moore Sr. in 1956.
Easton Express
United Way March 7 1982 Yearly cuts leave some agencies angry. Easton Express p. E-1
Upper Mt. Bethel Township Dec. 19 1982
77 year Slateford bridge is the concern of the
residents. Brief history of the bridge.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Veterans of Foreign Wars Oct. 20 1982
Post 1290 honors 10 year old John Cuvo for selling
poppies and John Basso for placing flags on
veterans' graves on Memorial Day.
Easton Express p. C-6, illus
Walking Tour July 10 1982
Brochure to be used for the first time on Easton's
5th Heritage Day. Prepared by Historic Easton, Inc.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Warren County Community
College
Jan. 31 1982
Hackettstown, Washington, and Phillipsburg are
college centers for the community college.
Easton Express p. 1
Warren County, New Jersey March 3 1982
600 Welfare checks are missing from Phillipsburg
Post Office. Authorities concerned.
Easton Express p. B-2
Warren County, New Jersey March 4 1982 Checks reissued to replace lost ones. Easton Express p. B-2
Waste-to-Fuel Plan Feb. 15 1982
Williams Township to build unit. Heikki Eli is the
originator of the plan.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus
WCTU Jan. 21 1982
Members of local group preserve but find
recruiting isn't easy.
Easton Express p. C8, illus
WEEX May 13 1982
WEEX institutes new program format of 45
consecutive hours of early morning news and
information 5A.M. to 9 A.M.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Williams Township Feb. 15 1982
Waste-to-fuel plan to be installed by Heikki Eli, the
originator of the plan.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus
Wilson Borough 1982 State cites area for a cancer mortality study. Easton Express p. 1
Wilson Borough - Police Dec. 14 1982
Police chief William Slifer resigns after 23 years on
the force.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Wilson Borough School District -
School Board
Aug. 11, 18
& 19, Sept.
2, 4
1982
Board votes to dismiss Mrs. Hylda Anderson, 3rd
grade teacher. Charges negligence and willful
violation of the school code.
Easton Express p. B-1
Wilson School District - Students May 28 1982
Elementary students adopt a mascot symbol -
Wilson Wildcats.
Easton Express p. B-1
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 31 1982 Unveils plans for its new building. Easton Express p. B-9, illus
Y.M.C.A. June 17 1982 Unveils plans for its new building. Easton Express p. B-1
Y.M.C.A. Oct. 23 1982
Ground broken for new building on 36 acres at
junction of 13th Street, West Lafayette Street and
Bushkill Drive. Land donated by Pfizer and Binney
& Smith.
Easton Express p. B-2
Y.W.C.A. April 8 1982
Elizabeth A. Pearson, teacher and founder of
Easton's Y.W.C.A. Obit.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
A.B.E. Airport July 28 1983
Federal government drops the "E" from the ABE
name due to census revisions of the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. 1
American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
Feb. 25 1983
New AARP chapter organized in the Easton Area is
named Paxinosa Chapter #3519.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus.
American Legion April 28 1983
Wilson's Lester W. Pfeffer Post #611 has war
theme collage on its walls created by Easton artist,
Preston Hindmarch.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
American Legion Sept. 29 1983
Easton woman, Lillian M. Bracken becomes new
head of Lester Pfeffer Post #611 of the American
Legion.
Easton Express p. C-7, illus.
Amvets (Veteran's organization) April 20 1983
Amvets Post of Easton presents the Amvets flag to
Mayor Mitman at ceremonies in Centre Square.
Flag to be flown in square.
Easton Express p. C-4, illus.
Anckaitis, Victor W. Jan. 8 1983
An account of the life of Victor W. Anckaitis and
his fund-raising activities.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus.
Artists June 6 1983
Obituary of Joseph DeThomas, painted Peace
Candle.
Easton Express
Artists Nov. 17 1983
Joseph DeThomas (died June 4, 1983 at age 81),
paintings sold at auction in Wind Gap, PA.
Easton Express p. B-5
Artists Nov. 20 1983
Joseph DeThomas (died June 4, 1983 at age 81),
paintings sold at auction in Wind Gap, PA.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Automobile Agencies April 12 1983
Pep Boys - Sudden closing of store with no
previous announcement made.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Automobile Agencies Feb. 26 1983 Hubcap Store started in 1976. Easton Express
Automobiles Nov. 20 1983
Owner of an electric car in Palmer Township - Paul
Macher of Mine Lane Road designed car to ride at
45 mph.
Easton Express p. C-12, illus.
Balloons Aug. 7 1983
Motorists on I-78 in Hunterdon County, NJ startled
to see replica of Forbes-Chateau flying overhead.
Marked the final flight of the 3-day Northeast
Regional Balloon Championship at the Union 76
Truck Stop in Bloomsbury, NJ.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Balloons Aug. 7 1983
Balloon championship held at 76 Truck Stop in
Bloomsbury, NJ.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Balloons Aug. 8 1983
Motorists on I-78 in Hunterdon County, NJ startled
to see replica of Forbes-Chateau flying overhead.
Marked the final flight of the 3-day Northeast
Regional Balloon Championship at the Union 76
Truck Stop in Bloomsbury, NJ.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bangor July 31 1983
Statue of Donald Jones, founder of Bangor to be
rededicated. New location of statue to be at
Broadway and Main Sts.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Bangor, PA July 26 1983
Statue of Donald Jones, founder of Bangor to be
rededicated. New location of statue will be at
Broadway & Main Sts.
Easton Express p. B-1
Bangor, PA - Businesses June 17 1983
Bangor Council offers a low-interest loan program
as an incentive for renovations. Merchants spruce
up storefronts.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Centennial Feb. 17 1983
9th grader wins logo contest for the East Bangor
1984 Centennial.
Easton Express p.B-6, illus.
Bangor, PA - Hotels, Taverns. June 13 1983
Colonial Hotel renovated by new owners. A brief
history.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Beidler, Dr. Paul.
July 26,
1983.
1983
Lehigh Professor is finalist for "Professor of the
Year".
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Beidler, Dr. Paul.
June 26,
1983.
1983
Lehigh Professor is finalist for "Professor of the
Year".
Easton Express p. C-6, illus.
Beidler, Dr. Peter July 26 1983
Lehigh professor, Dr. Peter Beidler is a finalist for
the "Professor of the Year" award.
Easton Express p. B1, illus.
Beidler, Dr. Peter G. June 26 1983
Lehigh professor, Dr. Peter Beidler is a finalist for
the "Professor of the Year" award.
Easton Express p. C6
Beidler, Dr. Peter G.
Oct. 3,
1983.
1983
Awarded the Lucy C. Moser Distinguished
Professor of English at Lehigh University. An
account of his system of teaching.
Easton Express p. B-1., illus.
Beidler, Dr. Peter G.
Oct. 7,
1983.
1983
Awarded the Lucy C. Moser Distinguished
Professor of English at Lehigh University. An
account of his system of teaching.
Easton Express p. 1.
Belly Dancer June 11 1983
Lily Yost, also known as Jade, is from Plainfield
Township. An account of her training and
performance.
Easton Express p. A-12, illus.
Bethlehem, PA - Education June 13 1983
Dr. C. E. Chaffee, former Superindendant of
Bethlehem schools. Obit.
Easton Express p. B-6
Bethlehem, PA - Theaters Aug. 15 1983 Globe Theater razed after fire. Brief history. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bethlehem, PA - Theaters Aug. 17 1983 Globe Theater razed after fire. Brief history. Easton Express p. D-3
Bicycles - Biketrail April 24 1983
8-mile biketrail established for Palmer and
Bethlehem Townships is formally dedicated.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Billboards May 20 1983
Endurance contest ends in tie. Promoter was
Harold G. Fulmer III, owner of Radio Station
WSAN, cosponsor with Jerry Gaffrey. Winners are
Michael MacKay and Ronald Kistler. Each receive a
new home.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Black Heritage Day June 19 1983 Celebrated in Centre Square Express p. B-1, illus.
Blairstown, NJ Jan. 18 1983
Nameless girl who had been murdered is buried in
the Cedar Ridge Cemetery. Name given to her was
Princess Doe.
Express p. B-16
Blairstown, NJ Jan. 23 1983
Nameless girl who had been murdered is buried in
the Cedar Ridge Cemetery. Name given to her was
Princess Doe.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bocce Aug. 20 1983
Italian game played by men of the Italian Club in
Alpha, NJ
Express p. B-1, illus.
Books Jan. 12 1983
Karyl Kibler Hall and Peter Dobkin Hall are authors
of a new book on the history of the Lehigh Valley
called "Lehigh Valley." Sale price $24.95.
Illustrated.
Express p. B-1
Boy Scouts Nov. 5 1983
J. Harvey Kellow of Pen Argyl honored for his 71
years in scouting.
Express p. 1, illus.
Braden's Flying Service Feb. 26 1983 Braden's Flying Service Express p. E-11
Bridges, Delaware Aug. 22 1983
Milford-Upper Black Eddy Bridge dedicated.
History. Souvenir Edition.
Express p. M-5, illus.
Bridges, Delaware Aug. 26 1983
Dedication of Milford Bridge scheduled just 50
years late. Brief history.
Express p. B-5, illus.
Bridges, Delaware Aug. 29 1983 Milford-Upper Black Eddy Bridge dedicated Express p. B-1, illus.
Bridges, Delaware Jan. 17 1983
History of Delaware River Toll Bridge recalled by
ex-toll collector Walter Macaulay of Phillipsburg.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Buddhists Aug. 21 1983
Located in Washington Township, Warren County,
NJ Lamoist Buddhist Monastery to celebrate its
25th anniversary.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Bus Transportation March 30 1983
LANTA asks its riders to donate nonperishable
food items during one week. Food to be
distributed to the needy. Riders who donate ride
at a reduced fare.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bushkill Park Aug. 11 1983 Pictures and short description of the park Express p. C-1, illus.
Business - Alpha Building Dec. 3 1983
Owners of building willing to stay in Easton. To
rent building as offices.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Banks Dec. 23 1983
Second National Bank of Nazareth opens branch in
Forks Township at 1512 Sullivan Trail (Rt,115)
Easton Express p.B-9 illus.
Business - Banks Jan. 14 1983
Fairview Savings and Loan Association of Wilson
to merge with Citizens Savings Association of
Scranton.
Easton Express p.B-1
Business - Bixler's Feb. 26 1983 198 years of continued service in Easton. Easton Express p.B-12
Business - Candy April 19 1983
Chocolate Cornucopia opens at 100 Northampton
St. (former Ralph Furniture Store). An account of
the business.
Easton Express p.B-3
Business - Candy Oct. 1 1983 Chocolate Cornucopia, an account of the business. Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Carpets Feb. 26 1983 ABE Carpet Cleaning came to Easton in 1979. Easton Express p.C-8
Business - Chemical Industry Jan. 14 1983
Certified Chemical Company- founded in 1953 -
founder and former president Walter S. Culpepper
III. Obituary.
Easton Express p.A-10
Business - Doctors Dec. 28 1983 Wetmore, Dr. Stephen R. Obituary. Easton Express p. B-8 illus.
Business - Food Industry Jan. 9 1983
Vasyle Reshetyle family make and sell pierogies.
Conduct the family business in the Mohican
Market Place.
Easton Express p.C-1 illus.
Business - Food Stores Dec. 10 1983
Best Market purchased for $50,000 by Friends of
the State Theater. Group has future plans for the
site.
Easton Express p.B-4 illus.
Business - Food Stores Feb. 26 1983 Joe's Market, 235 Northampton St. Easton Express p.G-24
Business - Food Stores Jan. 19 1983
Friends of the StateTheater agree to buy Best
Market for a parking lot. Brief account of the
former possibilities for the use of the vacant
building.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Food Stores June 14 1983
Best Market façade tumbles to street. Building
neglected and now deteriorating.
Easton Express p.B-7 illus.
Business - Food Stores May 18 1983
Former Hillcrest Mall A & P store reopens under
new name - Super Fresh Market.
Easton Express p.A-13 illus.
Business - General Aniline Feb. Huh? 1983
General Aniline & Film Corporation building on
South Side to be used by Sterling Knitting Mills,
Inc. of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Business - Home Furninshings Feb. 26 1983 D & S Flooring, 228 Northampton Street. Easton Express p. C-16
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 12 1983
Mountain House in Delaware Water Gap with a
history of 112 years of hotel service sold by
Hauser familyu at cost of $100,000. New owners
are Frank & Yolanda Brown. Brief history.
Easton Express p.B-4 illus.
Business - Insurance Feb. 26 1983
American Life Insurance Company in Easton since
1947. Brief history.
Easton Express p. C-19
Business - Lawyers Sept. 4 1983
John Goldsmith practiced 52 years in family's 100-
year-old firm
Express p. C-1, illus.
Business - Lumber trade July 24 1983
Eisenhardt Mills has tradition carved steep in its
work. An account of its work.
Express p. G-1, illus.
Business - Mack Printing Co.
Feb. 265
Huh?
1983 No description. Express p. G-1
Business - Music & Musicians Feb. 26 1983
Ken Brader's downtown Easton music store &
studio in business for 51 years.
Express p. F-11
Business - Music & Musicians June 4 1983
Anna Kress Mitchell, age 82, noted as a piano
instructor and chorus director in Pen Argyl.
Express p. B-6, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians March 30 1983
Fred M. Waring honored at Monroe County
Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA. An oil painting
placed in the corridor of the building. Portrait
painted by Robert Doney.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians May 21 1983
Musical Arts Chorus dedicated its spring program
to its long-time pianist, Anna Kress Mitchell.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Oct. 1 1983
Nazareth honors its "Music Man" Augustine C.
Weinhifer
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Oct. 8 1983
Charles Porrello has directed the Triple City Band
since 1937. He is to be honored, an account of his
work.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Orr's Department
Store
Dec. 3 1983 Orr's to open a store in Flemington, NJ Express p. B-1
Business - Paint Industry &
Trade
Feb. 28 1983 A & D Tile & Paint-up Store in business since 1968 Express o, D-8
Business - Photography Jan. 29 1983
Hillcrest Camera Club - an account of its members
and its goal
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Printing Feb. 26 1983
D & J Printing Service Inc. opened in 1973 at North
4th and Spring Garden Streets.
Express p. C-27
Business - Printing Feb. 26 1983
Easton Printing Company celebrates 69th year,
founded August 1, 1914.
Express p. C-6
Business - Real Estate Feb. 26 1983
Paul Ford Realtor established in 1910; a family
business.
Express p. C-13
Business - Real Estate Feb. 26 1983 Bealer-Jacowitz, Inc., located at 137 N. 2nd Street Express p. E-16
Business - Roofing Trade Feb. 26 1983
R. S. Hahn & Sons, Inc. sheet metal fabricating firm
is 80 years in business
Express p. C-4
Business - Silk Industry Jan. 14 1983
McGinley Mills (Phillipsburg, NJ firm) converted to
the manufacture of acetate satin ribbon. An
account of its work.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Travel Agencies Feb. 26 1983 All World Travel Agency opened at ABE Airport Express p. C-12
Businesses - Easton Aug. 25 1983
Well-Done Car Wash, 3rd & Bushkill Street now
opened by the Stem Family.
Easton Express p. C-12, illus.
Camp Moll Aug. 13 1983
A brief account of it's origin and it's work for the
retarded children of the area.
Easton Express p. B- 1 illus
Camp Moll Aug. 14 1983
A brief account of it's origin and it's work for the
retarded children of the area.
Easton Express p. C-1 illus
Canal Festival June 26 1983
account and pictures of the day's activities at the
Canal in Hugh Moore Parkway
Easton Express p. C-10 illus
Canal Museum March 20 1983
Account of the recent improvements and the
work of the Museum.
Easton Express p. F- 1 illus
Candle (Centre Square) Dec. 7 1983 Winds tilt the peace candle Express p. 1, illus.
Candle (Centre Square) Dec. 8 1983 Winds tilt the peace candle Express p. B-1, illus.
Candle (Centre Square) March 13 1983
85-foot steel and fiberglass encasement over the
Civil War statue adorns the circle each Christmas
season. An account of the controversy on the
candle's use and beauty.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 20 1983
Painting of peace candle by artist Joseph
DeThomas sold at auction in Wind Gap for $800.
Purchased by Dorothy M. Stem, 565 Williams St.,
Easton, PA
Express p. C-1, illus.
Canes Oct.3 1983
Donald Emele, Sr. of Pohatcong Township makes
walking canes.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus
Carousels (Merry-go-rounds) Dec. 19 1983
An account of its history with some mention of
Bushkill Park
Express p. B-6, illus.
Cartoons Jan. 11 1983
Three Phillipsburg men (Richard & Joseph Cook
and David McNamee) manufacture a cartoon
character called "Sensables."
Express p. B-6, illus.
Centre Square June 21 1983
West wall on Square struck for the second time by
a motorist
Express p. A-1, illus.
Churches June 18 1983
3 more churches donate money in lieu of taxes.
First United Methodist Church, $300, Cavalry
Methodist, $100, First Church of Christ, $100.
Easton Express p. 3 - C
Churches - Nazarene Oct. 10 1983
Church of the Nazarene holds an old-fashioned
day
Express p. B-1, illus.
Churches - Reformed June 11 1983
Rev. Frederick Shafer, pastor of St. Peter's United
Church of Christ, South Easton, retires.
Express p. B-6, illus.
Churches - Reformed March 23 1983
St. Marks United Church of Christ agrees to help
city of Easton's financial troubles by donating
$300. First of the many tax-exempt institutions to
respond to the City's appeal for payment in lieu of
taxes.
Express p. 1
Churches - St. John's Lutheran Oct. 30 1983
St. John's Lutheran Church maintains Drop-In-
Center. An account.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Clocks March 16 1983
Scheirer's Carpets & Clocks. Renovation of store
and the erection of clock in front of store at 1614
Washington Street.
p. A-10, illus.
Clothing Stores April 30 1983
Second-hand clothing store opens in Palmer
Township at 481 South Nulton Avenue.
Express-Times p. C-6, illus.
Clothing Stores March 2 1983
Horn's Fashions, Inc. Store files for bankruptcy.
Had stores in New Jersey and PA. Easton store on
Northampton Street not affected.
Express-Times p. B-1
Clothing Trade Feb. 26 1983
Country Miss, Inc.,
founded in 1961. Plant in Forks Township.
Express-Times p. F-11
Clubs - Concordia Maennerchor April 23 1983
German singing club has its 100th anniversary. An
account of its origin.
Easton Express P. A-10 illus.
Clubs - Elks June 25 1983 Brief history of the Easton Lodge Easton Express P. C-8 ? Illus.
Clubs - MORA Jan. 16 1983 An account of the men's senior citizens group Easton Express P. E-1 Illus.
Dancing June 11 1983
Lilly Yost native of Plainfield Township, also called
"Jade" is a bellydancer. An account of her dancing
and training.
Easton Express p.A-12 illus.
Dancing June 11 1983
Lilly Yost, native of Plainfield Township, also called
"Jade" is a belly dancer. An account of her dancing
and training.
Express p. A-12, illus.
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
June 11 1983
Dancing, Lilly Yost native of Plainfield Township,
also called "Jade" is a bellydancer. An account of
her dancing and training.
Easton Express p.A-12 illus.
Deborah Heart & Lung Center Feb. 25 1983 Account of the Brown Mills, NJ, center's work Express p. A-8, illus.
Delaware River May 31 1983
Easton Chapter of Red Cross plans a fundraising by
event of getting your "Derriere in the Delaware,"
July 24, 11 am to 3 pm.
Express p. B-3
Delaware Water Gap Feb. 23 1983
Delaware Water Gap Hotel, a landmark since 1870
in the Hauser family, known as "The Mountain
House" sold.
Express p. B-6, illus.
Dixie Cup Co. Aug. 18 1983
New owner of building -- Wilsonpark Ltd. Had the
large Dixie Cup on the roof of the building boxed.
It was a landmark for the area for years. Now no
longer visible.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Dixie Cup Co. Aug. 3 1983
James River/Dixie-Northern Division donated the
building (Wilson plant) to the St. John of Rila
Eastern Orthodox Monastery in Setauket, Long
Island. They in turn sold building for 250,000 to
Wilsonpark Ltd. Total of 11 acres.
Easton Express
Dixie Cup Co. Aug. 9 1983
New owner of building -- Wilsonpark Lts. Had the
large Dixie Cup on the roof of the building boxed.
It was a landmark for the area for years. Now no
longer visible.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Dixie Cup Co. July 25 1983
Company now known as James River-Dixie
Northern. Firm donated plant in Wilson to a Long
Island Monastery who in turn sold it to a
Philadelphia corporation (Wilson park Ltd.) for
250,000. Wilson Borough residents upset.
Easton Express p. 1
Dixie Cup Co. July 26 1983
Company now known as James River-Dixie
Northern. Firm donated plant in Wilson to a Long
Island Monastery who in turn sold it to a
Philadelphia corporation (Wilson park Ltd.) for
250,000. Wilson Borough residents upset.
Easton Express p. 1
Dixie Cup Co. July 27 1983
Company now known as James River-Dixie
Northern. Firm donated plant in Wilson to a Long
Island Monastery who in turn sold it to a
Philadelphia corporation (Wilson park Ltd.) for
250,000. Wilson Borough residents upset.
Easton Express p. 1
Dixie Cup Co. July 28 1983
Company now known as James River-Dixie
Northern. Firm donated plant in Wilson to a Long
Island Monastery who in turn sold it to a
Philadelphia corporation (Wilson park Ltd.) for
250,000. Wilson Borough residents upset.
Easton Express
p. B-1, 2,
illus.
Doctors 16 May 1983
Obituary of Dr. Anthony J. Sparta, obstetrician for
50 years.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus.
Doctors June 4 1983
Dr. John A. Freunfelder, physician of Nazareth for
50 years retires.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus.
Doctors Oct. 23 1983 Obituary of Dr. Ctte Jordan, retired dermatologist. Easton Express p. B-4, illus.
Dorney Park Nov. 28 1983
Planning new rides, renovations. Plans to
celebrate its 100th anniversary in 1984. Brief
account of fire on Sept. 28.
Express p. B-1
Dorney Park Sept. 29 1983 Fire destroys portion of the park. Brief history. Express p. 1, illus.
Drug Centers Nov. 23 1983
Hogar CREA opens an office in Easton in the
Northampton County Juvenile Detention Center
on Ferry St. An account of is work.
Express p. B-1
Easton - Old Home Program Feb. 17 1983
Old delapidated homes to be sold for one dollar.
Plan for the renewable of these homes.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus
Easton , City of - Streets July 28 1983
Demolition of properties in the 400 block of
Bushkill street. The cost will be $74,000.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus
Easton Area Public Library Dec. 1 1983 School Board's concern for library is genuine. Easton Express A-4
Easton Area Public Library Dec. 28 1983
TRACC hopes meeting will cool Palmer Library
disputes.
Easton Express B-1
Easton Area Public Library Dec. 30 1983 Letter to the editor Easton Express A-4
Easton Area Public Library Dec. 7 1983
Gets preservation grant-will be used to
acclimatize the marx room.
Easton Express P. B-1 Illus.
Easton Area Public Library Oct. 14 1983 Palmer library issue should be a voter choice. Easton Express A-4
Easton Area Public Library Oct. 18 1983
Fuller says Dawes should quit post in library
dispute. Library gets federal grant
Easton Express P.1
Easton Area Public Library Oct. 26 1983 School district support of library is best Easton Express A-4
Easton Area Public Library Oct. 28 1983
Voters in Palmer should get voice on both the mall
and library.
Easton Express A-4
Easton Area Public Library Oct. 28 1983 Library director updates status of Palmer Project Easton Express P. B11
Easton Area Public Library
Items on the establishment of
the Palmer branch.
Oct.19 1983
Palmer taxpayers had no say on "memorial"
library project
Easton Express A-4
Easton Area School Board Nov. 15 1983 Balance in library board proposed. Easton Express B-3
Easton Express Oct. 9 1983
Jim Shelly reminisces about his early days at
newspaper cub reporter at the Easton Express.
Easton Express p. A-5, illus
Easton Express Oct. 9 1983
Reporter Jim Shelly reminisces about his early
days at the newspaper as a cub reporter.
Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Easton Historic Tavern Oct. 26 1983
An Association formed by local citizens to
preserve the structure at 2nd & Northampton
streets.
Brief History.
Easton Express P. B-1 Illus.
Easton Hospital Feb. 4 1983
Northampton county council voted 6-2 against
giving to Easton Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital and
Big brothers and Big sisters of the Lehigh Valley
any financial grants.
Easton Express p. B-1
Easton Hospital Jan. 20 1983
Junior auxiliary has annual Chrystal Ball,and an
account of the activities of the organization.
Easton Express p. C-1 illus.
Easton Hospital - staff Nov.20 1983
Now retiring administrator, H. Donal Hamilton,
served the hospital for 25 years. An account of his
work.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus
Easton House Tavern June 18 1983 Preservation group to buy landmark. Easton Express P. 1
Easton- Main street program July 2 1983
Easton - main street program adding up to
success.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Easton Public Library Dec. 13 1983
Palmer supervisors formally agree by 4-1 vote to
take over project of branch library.
Easton Express B-1
Easton Public Library Dec. 13 1983 School Board reasserts stand on library talks. Easton Express B-1
Easton Public Library Dec. 21 1983
Librarary director gets terms of Pa. grant for new
branch .
Easton Express B-1
Easton Public Library Nov. 22 1983 Palmer sees same tax despite library costs Easton Express P.1
Easton Public Library Nov. 30 1983 Library Director expects project to continue. Easton Express P.2
Easton Public Library Nov. 30 1983 School Board will oppose library grant. Easton Express P. 1
Easton Public Library Nov. 4 1983 Letter to Editor Easton Express A-4
Easton Public Library Oct. 10 1983 School Board cuts library funds. Easton Express P. 1
Easton Public Library Oct. 12 1983 Palmer Township library remains a sore spot. Easton Exoress B-1
Easton Redevelopment
Authority
Dec. 18 1983
More than 2 million on loans sprucing up city. An
account of the loans given to individuals.
Easton Express
p. B-6, illus
(map)
Easton Tavern July 8 1983
Corporation (non-Profit) formed to negotiate the
building.
Easton Express P. B-1
Easton Tavern March 12 1983
Will the town's oldest building become a tourist
attraction?
Easton Express P. B-2 Illus.
Easton, City of - Streets March15 1983
Demolition of properties in the 400 block of
Bushkill street.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Easton, Pa. - Taxation March 23 1983
St. Marks United Church of Christ, Easton, Pa.
agrees to help city's financial troubles by donating
300 dollars. They are the first of the many tax
exempt institutions to respond the city's appeal
for payment in lieu of taxes.
Easton Express p.1
EastonArea Public Library Oct.25 1983 School board gets views on library cutoff. Easton Express B-1
Farace, Josephine M. Oct. 23 1983
Teacher and correspondent for the Easton
Express. Native of Bangor. Obit.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Flemington, N.J. - Liberty Village Jan. 2 1983 Liberty Village - a colonial shopping plaza. Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Food Bank Jan. 22 1983
Project sponsored by Easton Area Council of
Churches. Account of its work and its volunteers.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Forks Township Dec. 16 1983
Supervisors vote to accept land as donated by Mr.
& Mrs. George Gollub.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Forks Township Oct. 28 1983
Forks Recreation Board studies offer of 25 acres
for park site; gift of Mr. & Mrs. George Gollub.
Easton Express p. b-3
Forks Township - Parks July 14 1983
A 25 acre tract overlooking Delaware River
donated to Forks Township by George & Dorothy
Gollub.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gracedale July 13 1983
County to increase allowable asset for admittance
from 5,000 to 10,000.
Easton Express p. B-1
Grange March 13 1983
A survivor in a changing rural area. An account of
its work in the Northampton County Area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Gun Permits Jan. 5 1983
Upper Mt. Bethel Township police used
photographs of gun permit holders in a criminal
lineup to identify suspects.
Easton Express p. 1
Hair - Combs Jan. 8 1983
Freddy Di Gloria, Easton hairdresser collects
combs and displays them in his business place.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Heritage Day June 24 1983
Buttons to be sold for 1.00. Money to be used for
the day's programs.
Easton Express p. B05, illus
Holmes, Larry Dec. 2 1983
Quits world boxing council heavy weight in favor
of 3rd boxing group.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Feb. 26 1983 Larry Holmes Sportswear Store. Easton Express p. E-22
Holmes, Larry Jan. 13 1983
To receive 1983 American Black Achievement
Award.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry June 4 1983
Dan Rather interviews Champion boxer on TV "60
Minutes."
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 7 1983
Dan Rather interviews Champion boxer on TV "60
Minutes."
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry May 17 1983
Billboard erected along Rt. 22 near 25th Street
sponsored by TRAC Council.
Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Holmes, Larry Nov. 21 1983 Plugs Easton on TV program - "60 Minutes." Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Nov. 27 1983 Serious about quitting - now in semi-retirement. Easton Express p. D-1
Holmes, Larry Oct. 12 1983
Sportswear store moves to Pohatcong Township
at his Commodore Inn on Rt. 22.
Easton Express p. B-3
Hope, Bob April 16 1983 Appeared at Lehigh University, Stabler Arena. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Jackstown Fair Aug. 6 1983
A tradition unchanged for 18 years. Held at Wind
Ridge, Pa.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
King, Dr. Martin Luther Jan. 14 1983
Daughter Yolanda King to speak at Lehigh
University on February 3. Topic is on the theater.
Easton Express p. B-4
Lafayette College - Faculty Dec. 27 1983
Obituary of Finley Smith, Professor of Electrical
Engineering
Express p. D-1
Lafayette College - Fraternities June 22 1983
The Pi Lambda Phi fraternity house at 510 Cattell
Street is an eyesore to the area. City to declare it a
public nuisance.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students April 19 1983 Relationship of its students to the town Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - TV Jan. 3 1983
Lafayette gets national exposure on tv program
"Too Close for Comfort." Actor Ted Knight wears a
sweatshirt with Lafayette identification.
Express p. B-7, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Nov. 30 1983 Virtuoso Isaac Stern speaks at Lafayette College. Express p. B-1, illus.
Lamonaco, Philip Sept. 23 1983
Portion of I-80 in Warren County, NJ, to be
renamed in honor of slain State Trooper.
Express p. 1, illus.
Landfills, Sanitary April 22 1983
EPA official investigates the Chrin landfill in
Williams Township.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA Jan. 3 1983 Memories of the town they tore down. Express p. 1, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA Jan. 3 1983
Easton's "Lebanese Town" is now a state of mind.
With redevelopment, the Lebanese family area of
South 4th Street and Lehigh Street no longer
exists.
Express p.1, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA Jan. 4 1983
Easton's "Lebanese Town" is now a state of mind.
With redevelopment, the area of Lebanese
families of South 4th Street and Lehigh Street no
longer exists.
Express p. 1, illus.
Liebermann, Shirley Correll July 11 1983
Obituary and appreciation of her work in the
Easton community.
Express p. 1, illus.
Liebermann, Shirley Correll July 17 1983
Obituary and appreciation of her work in the
Easton community.
Express p. C-9, illus.
Lithuanians Feb. 17 1983
Easton Lithuanian community raised homeland
flag in Centre Square to mark 65th anniversary of
the Lithuanians' declaration of independence from
the Soviet Union.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lost River Caverns, Hellertown,
PA
July 17 1983 An account of the local cave Express p. F-1, illus.
Martin's Creek April 27 1983
Established a historical society. To be known as
the Hunter-Martin Settlement Museum.
Easton Express
Martin's Creek May 1 1983 To preserve old school house. Easton Express p. 1, illus
McDonald, Larry Sept. 2 1983
U.S. Representative, who was lost on Korean
jetliner shot down by Soviets - spoke in Easton on
15 July 1983 - was main speaker at the Stop Aid &
Trade Committee of the Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. A-2, illus
Meuser Park Dec. 21 1983
To establish a fitness center with equipment for
basic exercises.
Easton Express p. B-5
Mitman, Philip Dec. 15 1983
Outgoing mayor assesses his tenure as Easton's
mayor.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Music Jan. 10 1983 Song "I'm Going Back to Easton," by Pay Joyce. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Music Jan. 28 1983
Magazine "Sing Out" to be revived by local man -
Mark Ross and Geoff Eilenberg.
Easton Express p. D-9, illus
Musical Arts Chorus May 21 1983
Dedicated its spring concert to Anna Kress
Mitchess, long-time pianist for the group.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Nazareth, Pa. Jan. 5 1983
The YMCA getting a new lease on life due to
director Rick Loomis.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Historic District Aug. 26 1983
To have a historic district. Residents want to
preserve town's history.
Easton Express p. B-1
Nazareth, Pa. - Historic District Sept. 11 1983
To have a historic district. Residents want to
preserve town's history.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Homes April 25 1983
The Oliver C. Border house for senior citizens
dedicated. 75 unit building at Center and Wood
Streets.
Easton Express p. B-5
Nazareth, Pa. - Music Oct. 1 1983
Town honors Augustine C. Weinhofer, their
"Music Man."
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Musicians Nov. 20 1983
Augustine Weinhofer, age 69, known as the
"Music Man" of Nazareth. Obit.
Easton Express p. C-4, illus
Neighborhood Associations Oct. 2 1983
4th Street residents organize to clean up and
make downtown Easton more comfortable for
persons to shop.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
New Jersey - Highways Sept. 23 1983
Portion of I-80 in Warren County to be renamed in
honor of officer Philip Lamonaco.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Newspapers March 27 1983
John Curley (son of the late John J. Curles, former
Easton teacher) is editor of a new newspaper,
U.S.A. Today.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
North. Co. Hist. Society Oct. 10 1983
Holds open house to celebrate its 150th
anniversary of the building of the Mixsell house.
Easton Express
Northampton Memorial Shrine Feb. 24 1983 Brief account of its business. Easton Express p. F-14
PAL March 25 1983
Easton Health Board urged to demolish PAL
building on South 6th Street; used to be the
Jewish Synagogue before being used by recreation
building. Sale of property has not materialized.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Park Mall Feb. 26 1983 Nearly 10 years of service. Easton Express p. C-22
Palmer Township - Library Feb. 10 1983 Palmer Township Library. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - Library Feb. 8 1983 Campaign begins for funds for the library. Easton Express p. A-5, illus
Palmer Township - Library July 7 1983
Despite criticism, Palmer paves way for its library
in Spring.
Easton Express p. B-1
Parking Meters Sept. 6 & 7 1983
Collectors of meter money by individuals has
bilked the city of $250,000. Money was collected
& counted and deposited at Easton National Bank
and Trust Company. FBI called in to investigate.
Easton Express p. 1
Paxinosa Inn Aug. 8 1983 Elegant summer retreat at turn of the century. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pen Argyl, Pa. June 21 1983
A giant slate slab erected at Weona Park. It to be a
marker set up by Borough's Centennial Group.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
People, Famous visit in Easton Feb. 25 1983
Deborah Heart& Lung Center. An account of the
Center's work.
Easton Express p.A-8 illus.
Phillipsburg, N.J. Aug. 30 1983
Hess, Diana. Phillipsburg resident dies in East
Africa while serving in Peace Corps.
Easton Express p. C-5, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. Sept. 25 1983
Union Square Hotel to receive a face lift. Brief
history.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Sept. 8 1983
Administration has new policy on the searching of
students' lockers.
Easton Express p. B-6
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Historic
Buildings
May 10 1983
Howell House oldest building in Warren County.
Built in 1730 dismantled by its owner, the J.T.
Baker Chemical Co.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library April 15 1983
60th anniversary dinner has columnist, Richard
Reeves as speaker. He was formerly of
Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Post Office Nov. 14 1983 50 years hasn't hurt the charm of the building. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Streets
June 16,
17, 18, 19
1983
Tavern at 343 Thomas Street collapses into a
sinkhole.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Streets June 21 1983 Second sinkhole on Thomas St. Easton Express p. A-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Water Supply Aug. 11 1983
Oldest operational steam pump in the eastern U.S.
gave its final performance after 70 years of service
of supplying water from the Delaware River to
Phillipsburg and surrounding area.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pigeons Dec. 18 1983 Still rule the roost in downtown Easton. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Pigeons Jan. 26 1983
May be lured from roofs with a 100 dollar offer -
special traps.
Easton Express p. B-1
Pigeons Jan. 27 1983
May be lured from roofs with a 100 dollar offer -
special traps.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Plainfield Township -
Restoration
Nov. 13 1983
Teel School on Kesslerville Road restored by Kathy
and Steve Unge.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Playmates July 25 1983
A group of women from Phillipsburg, N.J. (all
members of Court Warren #389 Catholic
Daughters of America) entertain with their
humurous performances.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Raymond, John Feb. 5 1983
Teacher of music at Lafayette College still
continues his work with the Musical Arts Chorus.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus
Registration Dec. 16 1983
About 250 persons signed as voters with the
Consumer Party. They thought they were
registering as a protest against high taxes and for
lower utility rates. District Attorney looking into
the matter.
Easton Express p. B-1
Richards, General George H. July 2 1983
92 year old Easton native addresses the Easton
Area High School students.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Hotels Feb. 26 1983
Hotel: former owner was Benjamin Riegel, built in
1837. Present owners Fran & Harry Cregar, Jr.
Easton Express p. F-16
Roseto, Pa. May 21 1983
American Legion Post of the town erect
monument honoring veterans of Vietnam &
Korea. Placed near municipal building alond side
of W.W.I & W.W.II memorials.
Easton Express p. B-3
Roseto, Pa. Sept. 26 1983
Couple of Bethlehem, Pa., Augustine & Katharine
Sebastionelli visit Roseto, Italy roots of many
Italians from Roseto, Pa. Takes greetings to native
home of many families of Roseto, Pa.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Salvation Army Feb. 14 1983 Opens a soup kitchen. Easton Express p. B-1
Sussex County, NJ - Andover
Furnace
Sept. 16 1983
A brief history of Andover Furnace, Andover
Township, Sussex County, NJ.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus.
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Feb. 26 1983
B'nai Abraham Nursery School located at 16th and
Bushkill. Opened in 1978.
Easton Express p. G-13
Theaters Jan. 22 1983 Account of various early theaters of Easton. Easton Express p. B-1
TRACC Feb. 26 1983 Organized July 1982. Easton Express p. G-6
Washington, George Feb. 21 1983 Visited Easton and Bethlehem area. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Weather - Snow Feb. 15 1983
Snow storm of Feb. 12-14 became the blizzard of
1983.
Easton Express
Y.M.C.A. Feb. 10 1983
To close this Fall when new building at 13th and
Bushkill Street opens. Possible buyer for
downtown site.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Y.M.C.A. Feb. 18 1983
Owen Kugel of Lancaster, Pa. has taken a 30 day
option to buy the building.
Easton Express p. 1
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 20 1983 Has antique auction to benefit the organization. Easton Express p. C-2
Actors and Actresses April 23 1984
Jack Coleman, son of Professor John L. Coleman of
Easton stars in the TV series "Dynasty" and others.
Also "Days of Our Lifes."
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Actors and Actresses April 23 1984
Jack Coleman, son of Prof. John L. Coleman of
Easton stars in the TV series "Dynasty" and others.
Also "Days of our Lives" illus.
Easton Express p. 1
Allentown, PA - Newspapers July 31 1984
Allentown newspaper, the Allentown Call-
Chronicle sold to Times Mirror Co. of Los angeles,
CA for $108 million.
Easton Express p. 1
American Legion April 18 1984
Students of Northampton County Vocational
School do masonry work on new Brown and Lynch
Post home. Account of the new facilities in
Palmer Township.
Easton Express B-10, illus.
Amish July 15 1984
Lancaster Amish now vendors at Collectors Corner
Farmer's Market at 17th and Washington Streets
in Wilson Borough.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Anthony, Grace Oct. 27 1984
Memorial services at Easton's Senior Citizens
Center. An account of her activities.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Arlington National Cemetery
(VA)
Aug. 13 1984
William Christman, Union soldier from Easton to
be first person buried in Arlington National
Cemetery, died May 11, 1864.
Easton Express p. B-8
Artists May 6 1984
Tim Hare relocates his studio from New York City
to downtown Easton. Has exhibition of his works
at his home, 232 Bushkill St.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Automobile Agencies Aug. 10 1984
Signs of former automotive sales store, Pep Boys,
removed. To be location of bowling alley -
Heritage Lanes.
Easton Express p. C-3, illus.
Automobile Agencies Feb. 25 1984 Burd Brothers Motor Company - History. Easton Express p. A-27
Automobile Agencies Feb. 25 1984 Deichman-Walker Automobile Agency. Easton Express p. E-20
Automobile Agencies Feb. 25 1984 Easton Buick - automobile dealer. Easton Express p. A-27
Automobile Agencies Jan. 10 1984
Pep Boys Store (former) located on South 3rd
Street sold to Hugo Piagesi. To be home of Easton
Sports & Trophy Center, a bowling alley, bar &
restaurant.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bady's Grove Feb. 25 1984
Bady's Grove, located at 1511A Jacobsburg Road,
Wind Gap, PA. Location for indoor and outdoor
clambakes.
Easton Express p. F-1
Bangor, PA - Clocks Aug. 25 1984
Bangor man, Christopher Cotturo, wants old town
clock marked as an historical landmark.
Easton Express B-1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Hotels. Feb. 19 1984
Colonial Hotel renovation reclaims pride of
Bangor.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Hotels.
June 14,
1984.
1984
Restoration of 78 year old Colonial Hotel by
William and Anna Yoast, who are new owners.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus.
Berman, Philip Feb. 26 1984 An account of his life and art collection. Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bomber (B-17) Dec. 3 1984
Bomber known as "Miss Lehigh Valley" is on
display at ABE airport.
Express p. 1, illus.
Bowling Sept. 9 1984
An account of the building of lanes in Heritage
Lanes, located on South Third Street (formerly Pap
Boys Store) by Charlie Starcher.
Express p. E-9, illus.
Bridges - Glendon Aug. 16 1984
Reopened after Penn-DOT repairs to unsafe
foundation of 15-year-old bridge.
Express p. B-2
Bridges - Glendon March 3 1984 Closed for emergency repairs Express p. 1, illus.
Bridges, Delaware April 27 1984
Riegelsville Bridge built in 1904. Historic value of
bridge with its wooden deck debatable with steel
replacement.
Express p. 1, illus.
Burnley Workshop of the
Poconos, Inc.
June 23 1984
Has open house to note its 20th anniversary.
Helps mentally and physically handicapped people
to increase their skills and self-assurance.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Bus Transportation Aug. 1 1984
LANTA bus stop signs erected on downtown
streets
Express p. B-3, illus.
Business - Banks Aug. 24 1984
Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association has
approval to offer stock subscriptions.
Easton Express p.B-5
Business - Banks March 15 1984
Easton National Bank & Trust Co. to pay city for
meter losses.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 11 1984
Hallmark Cards, Inc. sends a 6 ft. greeting card to
firm.
Easton Express p.B-3 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith Aug. 9 1984 Takeover of Binney & Smith by Hallmark. Easton Express p. 1
Business - binney & Smith June 12 1984 Agrees to be sold to Hallmark Cards, Inc. Easton Express p. 1
Business - Bixler's April 22 1984
Former Mayor Philip B. Mitman is glad he is back
in the family business.
Easton Express p.D-1 illus.
Business - Bookstores Feb. 24 1984 Hackman's Bible Bookstore. Easton Express p.G-18
Business - Breweries April 15 1984
Stroh plant (formerly Schaefer Brewery) at
Fogelsville show process of beer-making at its
plant.
Easton Express p.D-1 illus.
Business - Bridal Gowns May 1 1984
Ye Olde Kustom Korner opened at 525
Northampton St. Special is prom gowns and
wedding dresses.
Easton Express p.C-7 illus.
Business - Candy Feb. 25 1984 Callie's Candy Kitchen, Bangor, Pa. Easton Express p.C-13
Business - Doctors Aug. 6 1984
Dr. Frederick W. Ward retires after 40 years in
Easton. His receptionist, Bertwina E. Straub
retires also.
Easton Express p. A-12 illus.
Business - Doctors Feb. 25 1984
Podiatrist Dr. George Nasser gives an account of
the work of his profession.
Easton Express p.C-22
Business - Doctors Jan. 15 1984
Norris, Dr. Joseph. Practiced for 30 years in
Easton. Obituary.
Easton Express p.B-4
Business - Doctors July 9 1984
Dr. Donald Willard, opthamologist, performs a
corneal transplant on Egyptian boy.
Easton Express p. B-6 illus.
Business - Florists Feb. 24 1984 Posey Peddler. Easton Express p.G-24
Business - Food Industry Feb. 25 1984 Flynn's Catering Service. Easton Express p.F-8
Business - Food Stores Feb. 25 1984 Dunkin' Donuts. Easton Express p.C-6
Business - Funeral Homes April 27 1984
Grant Runyon, Jr. funeral director in Easton.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-4
Business - Funeral Homes Feb. 25 1984 Ashton Funeral Home. Brief history. Easton Express p. C-12
Business - Iron Industry Oct. 25 1984
Durham Mills purchased by International Paper
Company. Located in both the Riegelsville
Borough and Durham Township.
Easton Express p. D-1
Business - Lawyers May 12 1984 Obituary of John DiGiacomo, county solicitor Express p. B-4, illus.
Business - Lawyers Oct. 26 1984 Obituary of Justin D. Jirolano of Bethlehem, PA Express p. B-6, illus.
Business - Lumber Trade Feb. 25 1984 Eisenhardt Mills Express p. E-19
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 2 1984
Public memorial services held at East Stroudsburg
University for Fred Waring.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 28 1984 Fred Waring's wife Virginia gets bulk of his estate Express p. 1
Business - Music & Musicians Dec. 7 1984
Obituary of Reveckam S. Beam, teacher, vocalist
and patron of the arts
Express p. C-8, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians July 29 1984
Bandleader Fred Waring suffered a "massive"
stroke
Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians July 30 1984 Obituary of bandleader Fred Waring Express p. 1, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians July 31 1984
Red Mascari, song writer, is trying once more to
persuade State of New Jersey to adopt a song he
wrote 24 years ago entitled "I'm from New
Jersey."
Express p. B-5, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians July 31 1984
Bandleader Fred Waring suffered a "massive"
stroke.
Express p. C-1
Business - Music & Musicians June 18 1984
Obituary of Charles D. Knecht, age 80. Was well-
known Easton-Phillipsburg musician.
Express p. C-7, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians June 4 1984
Louis Angelini, Roseto native, for 20 years
conducted cornet band known as Roseto Cornet
Band.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Business - Orr's Department
Store
Feb. 25 1984 Orr's Department Store Express p. D-4
Businesses - Easton Feb. 25 1984 Hubcap Store. Easton Express p. C-20
Cable T.V. Jan. 24 1984
Cable T.V. monoploy in Easton and surrounding
areas causes problems.
Easton Express p. 1
Cable T.V. Jan. 25 1984
Cable T.V. monoploy in Easton and surrounding
areas causes problems.
Easton Express p. 1
Cable T.V. Jan. 27 1984
Cable T.V. monoploy in Easton and surrounding
areas causes problems.
Easton Express p. 1
Car Wash Dec. 18 1984
Shammy Shine Car Wash,
240 North Bushkill Drive adds on 24-hour do-it-
yourself car washing service
Easton Express p. C-9, illus.
Car Wash Feb. 24 1984 Easton Shammy Shine Car Wash Easton Express p. E-10
Centre Square July 16 1984
New sound system costing $5,000 purchased by
Easton Rotary Club for Centre Square
Express p. B-8, illus.
Centre Square Oct. 16 1984
Civil War monument in Centre Square has its
checkup with the sealing of its joints. Cost is
$14,000
Express p. B-8, illus.
Children's Home, Easton May 23 1984
Housekeeper Anna Lucas serving since 1937 now
retires. An account of her years.
Express p. 1, illus.
Chrin Landfill July 19 1984
Located in Williams Township off Industrial Drive.
Ordered to close by end of the year.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Christman, William Aug. 13 1984
William Christman, Union soldier from Easton to
be first person buried in Arlington National
Cemetery, died May 11, 1864.
Easton Express p. B-8
Churches - Buddhist Sept. 23 1984
New temple constructed on grounds of Lamaist
Buddhist Monastery in Washington Township,
Warren County, N.J. Visit by Dalai Lama.
Easton Express p. D-7
Churches - Buddhist Sept. 24 1984
Dalai Lama - About 1,000 persons gathered at
Lamaist Buddhist Monastery to meditate with the
Dalai Lama in Franklin Township.
Easton Express
p. 1 illus., p.
B-1, illus.
Churches - Episcopal Dec. 17 1984
Father James Gill of Trinity Episcopal, marks 30
years of service.
Easton Express p. B-3 illus.
Churches - Methodist Oct. 21 1984
Anderson United Methodist, located in village of
Anderson on Rte. 57, 3miles outside of
Washington, N.J. to celebrate 125 years of history.
Easton Express p. C-12 illus.
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon June 12 1984
Rev. Sami Hayek, pastor, celebrated 25th
anniversary of his ordination as a Maronite
Catholic priest.
Easton Express p. B-3
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon Nov. 23 1984 Last surviving founder, John Jabour, obituary. Easton Express p. C-1
Churches - St. Anthony's Sept. 24 1984
Housing project for the elderly O.K.'d. Project
known as Antonian, Ltd. 60 unit building to be
erected on church-owned playground at 9th &
Walnut and Washington Sts.
Easton Express p. B-1
Churches - St. Bernard's Nov. 26 1984
The painting, The Crucifixion, dedicated to Donald
Keller. Painted by Dana Van Horn of Easton.
Easton Express p. B-1
Churches - St. Michael's June 3 1984
Rectory, located at 217 Spring Garden Street,
bought to be home for elderly women.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Clergy Nov. 25 1984
Retreat named Columcille in Upper Mt. Bethel
Township is a religious and educational center for
the clergy. Rev. William Cohea is the director.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Clothing Store Aug. 25 1984
Sigal's.
Mini-mall concept designed by store owners. Part
of Sigal's Bridal Gallery--5 stores: Paper Outlet,
Groman's Bakery, The Enchanted Florist, Sun
Artist Photographic Studio, Sam Lasagio's
Entertainment Agency. 344 Northampton St.
Complete bridal
Express-Times p. 1, illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 24 1984
Surprise Store.
157-165 Northampton St. Building formerly
Surprise Store now owned by Mark Wagner gets a
face lift. Structure to be renovated for new use.
Express-Times p. F-18
Clothing Stores Feb. 25 1984
Men's Clothing: London Shop, located at 339
Northampton St.
Express-Times F-7
Clothing Stores Feb. 9 1984
The Corner House, a ladies' clothing store, located
in the former Sigal's Store at 344 Northampton
St., closes.
B-1
Clothing Stores Nov. 2 1984
Sigal, H. B. & Sons.
Arthur Sigal - obituary 2 Nov. 1984.
Express-Times p. 1, illus.
Clothing Stores Sept. 11 1984
Surprise Store.
157-165 Northampton St. Building formerly
Surprise Store now owned by Mark Wagner gets a
face lift. Structure to be renovated for new use.
Express-Times p. B-1, illus.
Clothing Stores Sept. 7 1984
Sigal's.
Mini-mall concept designed by store owners. Part
of Sigal's Bridal Gallery--5 stores: Paper Outlet,
Groman's Bakery, The Enchanted Florist, Sun
Artist Photographic Studio, Sam Lasagio's
Entertainment Agency. 344 Northampton St.
Complete bridal
Express-Times p. 1, illus. A-
6
Clothing Trade June 10 1984
Dress Designer: Easton's Deborah Fulmer had an
assortment of her gowns and dresses featured at
a fashion show before the 3rd Washington Charity
Dinner.
Express-Times p. B-1
Clothing Trade June 17 1984
Dress Designer: Easton's Deborah Fulmer had an
assortment of her gowns and dresses featured at
a fashion show before the 3rd Washington Charity
Dinner.
Express-Times p. B-1, illus.
Clubs - Jaycees 1984
Club to admit women. Inducts three women. First
woman welcomed was Jackie Schomp.
Easton Express C-1
Clubs - Jaycees Aug. 17 1984
To admit women. Induct three. First woman
welcomed was Jackie Schomp
Easton Express P. 1
Clubs - Jaycees Aug. 23 1984
Women now allowed. Local group's account of
clubs inducting women in the area.
Easton Express B-1 Illus.
Clubs - Jaycees July 13 1984
Club to admit women. Inducts three women. First
woman welcomed was Jackie Schomp
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Clubs - Jaycees July 3 1984
Club to admit women. Inducts three women. First
woman welcomed was Jackie Schomp
Easton Express P. 1
Clubs - Jaycees Sept. 6 1984
Club to admit women. Inducts three women. First
woman welcomed was Jackie Schomp
Easton Express B-3 Illus.
Clubs - Woman's Sept. 6 1984
Account of its works in the community. House on
Cattell Street was home of group for 23 years-
sold iin 1981
Easton Express C-8 Illus.
Clubs - Women's Christian
Temperance Union
Sept. 16 1984
W.C.T.U. still effective with decreased
membership
Easton Express B-1 Illus.
Cooking July 11 1984
Mrs. Shirley Cavallo of Williams Township and
husband Dr. John, Chiropractor, have outstanding
culinary skills.
Easton Express Illus.
CORCO July 28 1984
Coalition of Religious and Civic Organizations-8
year old Easton based civic watchdog is going to
regroup. Had almost folded due to funds drying
up.
Easton Express B-1
Count Basie April 26 1984 Dies Easton Express P. D-1
Count Basie Jan. 16 1984 Band played at State Theater on January 15 Easton Express P. B-1 Illus.
Crouse Optical Company Sept. 16 1984
Crouse Optical Company:
Owned by Samuel Crouse since1934 now located
on South 3rd St. (obit)
Express-Times p. B-4
Dairy Plants Feb. 24 1984 Fancy Furrow. Easton Express p. E-12
Doctors Feb. 25 1984
Dr. George Nasser, Podiatrist, gives an account of
the work of his profession.
Easton Express p. C-22
Doctors Feb. 25 1984 Dr. John I. Cavallo, Chiropractor. Easton Express p. C-1
Doctors Jan. 15 1984
Obituary for Dr. Joseph A. Norris who practiced for
30 years in Easton.
Easton Express p. B-4
Dorney Park April 22 1984 At the age of 100 years, the park starts anew. Express p. E-1, illus.
Drop-in Centers May 24 1984
Located in St. John's Lutheran Church. Celebrates
1st anniversary. Brief description of its activities.
Express p. B-2, illus.
East Bangor, PA April 16 1984 East Bangor holds it Centennial celebration. Easton Express P. B-1, illus.
East Bangor, PA - Centennial
June 11,
1984
1984 Centennial celebration starts. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
East Bangor, PA - Centennial
June 3,
1984
1984 Centennial celebration starts. Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Easton Area Public Library April 10 1984
Easton School Board restores full funding to the
library. Former cutting of allotment recinded.
Easton Express P. 1
Easton Area Public Library April 13 1984
Easton school board restores full funding to the
library.former cutting of allotment rescinded.
Easton Express P. B-1
Easton Area Public Library Jan. 24 1984
Easton School board orders library cutback in
budget.
Easton Express P. 1
Easton Area Public Library
Editorial
April 11 1984 Huh? Easton Express
Easton Cemetery May 26 1984
Opens new section - to be called Rosewood
Gardens.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Easton Express Jan. 7 1984
Paper sold by Easton Publishing Company to
Thomson Newspapers Inc. also included was the
Warren County Weekly.
Easton Express p. 1
Easton House Tavern Aug. Huh? 1984
Photograph of some of the cleaning being done by
local preservation group.
Easton Express C-1 Illus.
Easton House Tavern July 12 1984 Project gets new lease on life. Easton Express B-1
Easton Public Library
Editorial
Jan. 25 1984 Easton Express A-4
Easton, City of - Arts
Commission
July 17 1984
Mayor Sal Panto, Jr. created 13-member arts
commission, goals set and members listed.
Easton Express p. 1
Egg Art April 1 1984
Katharine Stansbury of Phillipsburg starts Egg Art
Guild. Explanation of egg art.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Emergency Squad - Emergency
Center
Aug. 1 1984
An account of the county's emergency center
located in Lower Nazareth Township. Formerly
known as Civil Defense.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
England, Dr. Herbert K. July 5 1984
Ex-educator of Phillipsburg, N.J. focuses his work
on the elderly.
Easton Express p. B-7, illus
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. July 27, 28 1984
Lower Nazareth Township plant - Joseph Ayers,
Inc., on Keystone Drive, just north of Hanoverville
Road.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. July 30 1984 Plant to be rebuilt. Easton Express p. C-2
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. July 31 1984
Lower Nazareth Township plant - Joseph Ayers,
Inc., on Keystone Drive, just north of Hanoverville
Road.
Easton Express p. 1
Farm Credit Association Feb. 25 1984 Farm Credit Association. Easton Express p. E-14
Fires June 3 1984
Two residents of apartments above the Central
Bar, located 700-702 Northampton Street killed as
result of fire.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Fires June 4, 5 1984
Two residents of apartments above the Central
Bar, located 700-702 Northampton Street killed as
result of fire.
Easton Express p. 1
Flags July 16 1984
American flag crocheted by Jennie Beil, 82, of
Gracedale.
Easton Express p. B-7, illus
Flea Markets Sept. 9 1984 Last on on South Third St. lot. Easton Express p. B-1
Forks Township - Parks May 13 1984 Dedicates the George Gollub Park. Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Foster Parents Jan. 26 1984
Ray & Kay Fulmer of Forks Township have been
foster parents in the part 16 years to 57 children.
Easton Express p. C-7, illus
Gallows Hill Neighborhood May 9 1984
Dutchtown Gallows Hill area residents discuss
ways to upgrade their neighborhood.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Girl Scouts March 28 1984 Cookie tampering reported in area. Easton Express p. 1
Head Start Dec. 9 1984 Account of its purpose in the area. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Heritage Day July 1 1984 An account of its activities. Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Heritage Day July 10 1984 Sunday, July 8, 1984 celebrated Easton's history. Easton Express p. A-4
Heritage Day July 6 1984
Vacant store windows of the Alpha Bldg. set up
furnishing and fashions from early Easton, 1700s
to 1970s in 10 large windows. Displays by Historic
Easton Ass'n.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Heritage Day July 6 1984 An account of its activities. Easton Express p. B-3
Heritage Day July 6 1984 1984 telephon had a record pledge of $9,280. Easton Express p. B-1
Heritage Day July 9 1984 Sunday, July 8, 1984 celebrated Easton's history. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Heritage Day June 27 1984
Billboard poster designed as theme for 1984
celebration created by Lisa Kilpatrick of Nazareth.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Holmes, Larry Aug. 30 1984
Has annual Kid's Day on his parking lot on
Northampton Street.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. B-2
Holmes, Larry June 28 1984
Moving his office back to downtown Easton on
account of some of his business ventures.
Easton Express p. 1
Hugh Moore Parkway May 14 1984
Junior Woman's Club of Easton plan playground in
the area.
Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Humanitarians Sept. 30 1984
Small group of people, mostly black, honors John
Mayers, Jr. Group composed of people from
Phillipsburg and Easton Area.
Easton Express
Hunter-Martin Historical Society Aug. 24 1984
Opens restored one-room school built 181 years
ago on Three Church Hill, Martin's Creek.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Hunter-Martin Historical Society Aug. 27 1984
Opens restored one-room school built 181 years
ago on Three Church Hill, Martin's Creek.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Hunter-Martin Historical Society July 9 1984
Opens restored one-room school built 181 years
ago on Three Church Hill, Martin's Creek.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Kiefer Family Feb. 26 1984
Ask Reverend Jesse Jackson (when speaking at
Lafayette College) to find their son, Mark, in
Cuban prison.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Kuebler, Joseph W. May 2 1984
Retired director of the Northampton County
Industrial Development Authority and still active
secretary of Easton Area Industrial Authority
honored by having a road in Palmer Township
named in his honor.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Lafayette College - Libraries Oct. 13 1984
William E. Simon donates $3 million for
construction of an economic center and toward a
new wing for the library.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students April 14 1984
Students protest tenure ruling for Prof. Richard
Matthews.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students Dec. 2 1984 College faculty sets rules to curb student drinking. Express p. D-1
Lafayette College - Students Dec. 5 1984 College faculty sets rules to curb student drinking. Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Students Dec. 6 1984 College faculty sets rules to curb student drinking. Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Symposium Sept. 16 1984
To honor its namesake, Lafayette College to hold a
symposium "Lafayette, the man and his world."
Express p. B-6, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Feb. 26 1984
Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks at Kirby Field
House on Feb. 25.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors May 29 1984 Jose Ferrer speaks at 149th commencement. Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Oct. 13 1984
Henry Kissinger speaks at the Marquis Society
annual dinner.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Sept. 30 1984
Meryl Streep, 2-time Academy Award winning
actress, to be commencement speaker in June.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA Aug. 19 1984
Lebanese Heritage Day held at the church on
South 4th Street.
Express p. C-10
Martin's Creek May 9 1984
Centerfield School to house the township offices
(Lower Mt. Bethel).
Easton Express p. B-3
Movie Censorship April 29 1984
Rev. Samuel Santos of the Rock Church on North
5th Street (formerly Zion) objects to the new
theater on Northampton Street to show horror
movies.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Mt. Bethel - Churches May 12 1984
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Mansfield
Twp. Celebrates 175th year.
Easton Express p. A-10, illus
Mt. Bethel Township Sept. 24 1984
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Henckel - their rural home to
be featured on a political documentary for Ronald
Reagan's re-election campaign.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Muscular Dystrophy Sept. 5 1984
Christopher Pittman, age 7, of Palmer Township is
a poster child for the Lehigh Valley Association.
Appeared on Jerry Lewis Telethon.
Easton Express p. A-4
NAACP June 24 1984
Easton Chapter has its annual banquet at Hotel
Easton. Speaker: C. Delores Tucker former Pa.
Secretary of State.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches May 11 1984
Historic Moravian Church unused for half a
century to be converted into apartments.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Homes Jan. 30 1984
Historic Miller house threatened with demolition;
built by Conrad Miller.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Homes June 15 1984
Historic home - 93 years old - Victorian house to
be demolished as the Bible Fellowship Home
wishes land for expansion.
Easton Express p. B-1
Nazareth, Pa. - Homes Oct. 31 1984
Historic home - 93 years old - Victorian house to
be demolished as the Bible Fellowship Home
wishes land for expansion.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - School Board July 24 1984
4 members resign in protest over the board not
rehiring Supt. De. A. Landis Brackbill.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Aug. 27 1984
The Nazareth National Motor Speedway auctioned
off at $960,000 to Bank of Pa. which hold a $1.5
million mortgage on property.
Easton Express p. 1
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Jan. 26 1984 Sheriff sale stirs pessimism among its creditors. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway Jan. 7 1984 Sheriff's sale scheduled for February. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Newspapers Aug. 9 1984
Newest newspaper in the Lehigh Valley "The
Northampton County Review" had created an
interest and complaints in news subject and
advertisers.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Northampton County
Development Corp.
July 28 1984
Goal of organization formed March 1983 is to
work with other economic development agencies
to recruit business to the area, help local
businesses to expand and increase the County's
tax base. Executive director - Robert Cormack.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Northampton County Juvenile
Detention Center
July 20 1984
Supt. Nelson C. Peloquin who has headed home
since 1979 suspended due to complaints of abuse.
Easton Express p. 1
Northampton County Juvenile
Detention Center
July 25 1984
Supt. Nelson C. Peloquin who has headed home
since 1979 suspended due to complaints of abuse.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton County
Management Center
Aug. 1 1984
An account of the county's emergency center
located in Lower Nazareth Township. Formerly
known as Civil Defense.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Northampton County Motor
Club
Feb. 25 1984 Northampton County Motor Club. Easton Express p. B-7
Palmer Township - Library Feb. 22 1984
City Council opposes cut in aid by Easton School
Board to Easton Area Public Library.
Easton Express p. B-8
Palmer Township - Streets May 2 1984 Kuebler Road named in honor of Joseph Kuebler. Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Palmer Township - Zoning Nov. 23 1984
Zoning officer, Edgar Rau receives the booster
award from Palmer Business Industrial
Professional Association.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 19 1984
St. John's Lutheran church - Pastor Rev. Albert A.
Schrum served since 1962-1984. Obit.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Sept. 23 1984
Seventh day Adventist celebrates 50th
Anniversary - Located Firth and Hudson Sts.
Easton Express p. D-7, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Feb. 18 1984
Miss Dorothy Hamlen, known as "Miss Phillipsburg
Education," talks of her years in teaching and of
her retirement.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Officials Feb. 5 1984
Ex-mayor, Joseph T. Brennan, dies in automobile
crash.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Songs July 31 1984
Red Mascara, song writer, is trying once more to
persuade State of New Jersey to adopt a song he
wrote 24 years ago. Song - "I'm From New Jersey."
Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Streets Feb. 22 1984 Second sinkhole opens up on Thomas Street. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Postal Service Dec. 2 1984 Lehigh Valley Postal Center and its work. Easton Express D- 11 illus.
Prisoners of War - American July 21 1984
Easton man, William Marsicano, elected 1st
Commander of PA State POW Greater Lehigh
Valley Group.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus.
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc. June 10 1984
Agency in business for 16 years, now finds in dire
financial debt of at least $27,000.
Easton Express p. B-1
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc. June 11 1984
Agency in business for 16 years, now finds in dire
financial debt of at least $27,000.
Easton Express p. B-1
Quiet Family Aug. 12 1984
Historical preserve in Hamilton Township - farm
located 3 miles west of Stroudsburg of R. 209.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Reagan, Ronald Sept. 10 1984
As president of U.S. visits the Roman Catholic
Shrine of Our Lady of Szestochowa at Doylestown.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Republican Party April 6 1984
C. L. Anderson Daub quits as Northampton County
Chairman of the Republican Party. Served 6 years.
Joseph Milutis elected new party chairman.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Retarded Group Homes Sept. 6 1984
Northampton County to ends its contract with Pan
Am Corp. in serving 20 group homes in the county.
Easton Express p. 1
Riegelsville, Pa. - Bridge Aug. 22 1984
557 foot bridge was closed June 6 to replace
wooden plank deck with a steel traffic surface.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Hotels Feb. 24 1984 Riegelsville Hotel. Easton Express p. G-20
Roads - Route 22-Accidents April 26 1984
Crash kills 3 workers and truck driver on Rt. 22
while night repairs were in progress. All night
work now stopped.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Roseto, Pa. June 4 1984
Louis Angelini, Roseto native, for 20 years,
conducted cornet band known as Roseto Cornet
Band.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Roseto, Pa. Oct. 15 1984
Town and citizens to be filmed by Swedish film
crew - part of a health study.
Easton Express p. B1
Roseto, Pa. Oct. 21 1984
Town and citizens to be filmed by Swedish film
crew - part of a health study.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham June 5 1984
B'nai Abraham Synagogue celebrated 18th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. B-3
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Nov. 12 1984 Unity services aimed to wipe out vandalism. Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Oct. 6 1984 Vandalism at synagogue. Reward offered. Easton Express p. B-1
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Sept. 27 1984 Vandalism at synagogue. Reward offered. Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
A & D. Tile Feb. 25 1985 Remodels upper floor as possible artists lift. Easton Express E - 22
A & D. Tile Jan. 27 1985 Remodels upper floor as possible artists lift. Easton Express C - 1, Illus.
A.B.E. Airport Dec. 1 1985
Air traffic under control. An account of its
operation.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
A.B.E. Airport June 7 1985
John H. Leh, Lehigh Valley Civil leader and founder
of airport. Obituary.
Easton Express p. A-6
AIDS (Disease) Dec. 14 1985
Easton Board of Health decides that education is
the key to dealing with Aids.
Easton Express B-1
Allentown, PA - Hospitals Aug. 31 1985
Allentown Hospital, Allentown, PA phases out its
school of nursing.
Easton Express p. B-4
American Automobile
Association (AAA)
Feb. 23 1985
AAA West Jersey located on Memorial Parkway is
still growing.
Easton Express p. F-4, illus.
American Legion July 8 1985
American Legion Rice Ebner Post #588 Auxiliary
leader, Bessie Seifert of Easton has served the
group since 1946.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus.
Architecture Oct. 13 1985
Designs of many buildings in the Lehigh Valley
area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Artists Aug. 30 1985
Italian town of Camogli invites 3 local artists to
exchange visits.
Easton Express p. B - 1
Artists Dec. 6 1985
Richard Schisler donates a painting on early scene
of Indian encampment to town of Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus.
Authors Dec. 21 1985
Author Leonard Buscemi complied book on Easton
- Easton PA Trivia Book.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Authors May 29 1985
June Sprigg, local author is listed in May issue of
Good Housekeeping as an outstanding young
writer.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Automobile Agencies Feb. 23 1985
Lawson Auto Parts, located in Forks Township,
3221 Sullivan Trail.
Easton Express p. H-3, illus.
Automobile Agencies Feb. 23 1985
Chrin Bear Wheel Alignment located at 818 South
25th St
Easton Express
p. C-1 & E-
16, illus.
Automobile Agencies Feb. 23 1985
Automobile dealer, Deichman-Walker, enters '85
on a positive note.
Easton Express p. F-4, illus.
Automobile Agencies Oct. 24 1985
Obituary - Automobile dealer, Chester Flagler of
Raubsville in business for 46 years.
Easton Express p. C-7, illus.
Bady's Grove Feb. 23 1985
Bady's Grove, located at 1511A Jacobsburg Road,
Wind Gap, PA. Location for indoor and outdoor
clambakes.
Easton Express p. D-10, illus.
Balloons Aug. 3 1985
Great Bloomsbury Balloon Races - 8th annual
event. NJ Governor, Thomas Kean, had his first
balloon ride.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Balloons Aug. 4 1985
Great Bloomsury Balloon Festival held at Garden
State 76 Auto Truck Plaza
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bands April 21 1985 Account of community bands and its players. Easton Express p. F-1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Youth April 30 1985
To convert the Bee Hive into a community center
would cost $140, 000.00.
Easton Express p. B-1.
Barbers May 12 1985
Dominick Todaro, Easton barber in business for
more than 60 years. Shop located on March
Street.
Easton Express p. B9, illus.
Beebe, Helen H.
June 2,
1985.
1985
Helen Beebe receives Doctorate of Humanities
from Lafayette College.
Easton Express illus.
Berman, Philip and Muriel Jan. 27 1985
Philip and Muriel Berman, Jewish residents of
Allentown presented sculptured bust of Pope John
Paul II
Easton Express p. C-6, illus.
Bethelehm Township, PA - Park
Sept. 15,
1985
1985
Bethlehem Township, in 1975, had a plan for a
park of 75 to 100 acres. 10 years later the park has
problems.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Officials
Aug. 22 1985
State joining Northampton County District
attorney in investigating of accusations of conflicts
of interest among municipal offices and alleged
violations of bidding awards of government
contracts.
Easton Express p. 1
Block Parent Program Aug. 18 1985
Program is continuing although interest has
declined.
Express p. B-1
Boys Club of Easton June 23 1985
Dean Young, assistant director at Boys Club of
Easton, works through poetry to help boys and
girls express their views.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Bridges , Bushkill Creek Aug. 20 1985 Demolition of bridge at Bushkill Park area Express p. B-2
Bridges, Delaware Oct. 7 1985
Overweight truck causes closing of the bridge.
Truck weighed more than 72,250 pounds. Bridge
to be inspected.
Express p. B-2, illus.
Bridges, Lehigh June 26 1985
South Third Street Bridge over Lehigh River in
Easton to become larger. Easton City Council
endorses the idea.
Express p. B-1
Brinkley, David April 17 1985 Newsman speaks at Moravian College. Express p. B-1, illus.
Bus Transportation April 3 1985
LANTA buses collect food for Lehigh Valley Food
Bank
Express p. B-1, illus.
Bus Transportation Oct. 24 1985
LANTA to double service for the disabled for a 6-
month experiment
Express p. B-1
Bushkill Township Aug. 25 1985 Ground broken for recreation area Express p. B-6, illus.
Business - A & D Tile Feb. 25 1985
A & D Tile remodels upper floor as possible artists
loft.
Easton Express p. E-22
Business - A & D Tile Feb. 28 1985
A & D Tile remodels upper floor as possible artists
loft.
Easton Express p. F-6
Business - A & D Tile Jan. 27 1985
A & D Tile remodels upper floor as possible artists
loft.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Business - Banks
Aug. 13 &
17
1985
Easton National Bank and Trust Company merger
with Merchants Bancorp. New name of 171 year
old bank will be Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Some
services to change.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Banks Feb. 23 1985
Valley Federal Savings in business for over a
century.
Easton Express p.C-24 illus.
Business - Banks Feb. 23 1985
Easton National Bank & Trust Co. links with
Merchants Bank.
Easton Express p.F-12 illus.
Business - Banks
Jan. 15 &
17
1985
Easton National Bank & Trust Company to merge
with Merchants National Bank of Allentown.
Easton Express p.B-1
Business - Banks July 17 1985
Valley Federal Bank sponsored the showing on TV -
"War Chronicles" - award received.
Easton Express p.B-3 illus.
Business - Bethlehem Steel April 21 1985
Bethlehem Steel Corp. donates plant wistle to the
Ocean Liner Museum of New York. It was once
used on the world-class luxury liner,
S.S.Normandie.
Easton Express p.B-2 illus.
Business - Binney & Smith Feb. 17 1985
Kid's fun is serious business to Binney & Smith.
Account of their production of items for children.
Easton Express p.D.-1 illus.
Business - Bixler's Feb. 23 1985 6 generations of jewelers. Easton Express p.E-17 illus.
Business - Bixler's March 28 1985
Celebrates its 200th year with the presentation of
the National American Gemstone Collection.
Easton Express p.B-1 illus.
Business - Bridal Wear Feb. 23 1985
Catrena Bridals, located at 4007 William Penn
Highway; original owner Cathy Gretta; new owner,
Shirley & Don Rupert.
Easton Express p.D-9 illus.
Business - Lawyers Aug. 1 1985
James F. Prendergast, Easton attorney and State
legislator, died in April at age 68. Honored by
Northampton County Court.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Business - Lawyers Oct. 13 1985
Easton lawyer Charles Spaziani honored by
Eastern Northampton County Columbia
Organization, Inc. Account of his career.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Business - McAbee Printing Co. Oct. 20 1985
Obituary of John S. McAbee, founder of firm in
1948
Easton Express p. B-4
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 5 1985
Charles Porrello honored during Italian Day
ceremonies at Meuser Park. Former director of
the Triple City Band.
Express p. B-4, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians May 8 1985
Parke Frankenfield, local bandleader and jazz
musician, to leave area and reside in Vero Beach,
FL
Express p. B-3, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 20 1985
The Cavaliers orchestra started by Charles Porello
1926-1966
Express p. D-7
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 20 1985
Obituary of Charles Porrello, former director of
the Triple City Band.
Express p. D-7, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Oct. 10 1985
Obituary of Mark Davis, Easton organist and choir
director
Express p. D-3
Business - Music & Musicians Oct. 25 1985
Parke Frankenfield, local bandleader and jazz
musician to leave area for Florida
Express p. B-11, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians Oct. 28 1985 Parke Frankenfield has farewell concert Express p. B-1, illus.
Business -Binney & Smith Aug. 4 1985
Merger with Hallmark Cards. Account of the
merger and development of the local plant.
Easton Express p.D-1 illus.
Businesses - J. T. Baker Chemical
Company
Oct. 7 1985
J. T. Baker Chemical Company to be sold to
Ashland Chemical Company.
Easton Express p. 1
Canal Museum July 11 1985 1985 canal festival held in Hugh Moore Park Easton Express B- 3 illus
Canal Museum July 14 1985 1985 canal festival held in Hugh Moore Park Easton Express B- 6 illus
Canal Museum June 20 1985
Expands to a Building at Raspberry and Spruce
Street - to change it's name to Museum of Canal
History And Technology
Easton Express B- 1 illus
Car Wash Feb. 23 1985 Easton Shammy Shine Car Wash Easton Express p. C-8, illus.
Chain Dam Aug. 24 1985
Hydroelectric plant to be erected at the Chain
Dam
Express p. 1
Chain Dam Aug. 28 1985
Hydroelectric plant to be erected at the Chain
Dam
Express p. 1, illus.
Chain Dam Oct. 12 1985
Hydroelectric plant to be erected at the Chain
Dam
Express p. 1
Chrin Landfill Sept. 12 1985
Testimony divided on its expansion. Neighbors of
Williams Township oppose project.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Churches - Moravian March 17 1985
Beula Clewell Shook organist at the First Moravian
Church of Easton for 50 years.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Jan. 7 1985
Greenwich Presbyterian Church in Stewartsville,
NJ, has new pastor : Sally Dixon
Express p. B-1, illus.
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 8 1985
First Presbyterian Church nursery school
celebrates its 30th year
Express p. B-8, illus.
Churches - Reformed June 29 1985
Rev. Frederick Shafer celebrates 50th anniversary
of his ordination. Former pastor of St. Peter's
United Church of Christ for 47 years.
Express p. B-6, illus.
Churches - St' John's Lutheran June 27 1985
Lundin, Rev. Richard W. Former pastor of St.
John's Lutheran Church from 1951 to 1961.
Obituary.
Easton Express p. C-6
Clockmakers Sept. 14 1985 Dave Boyer of Wilson makes clocks. Easton Express C-6, illus.
Clothing Stores April 18 1985
Astro Apparel, Inc., located on 20 South Elder
Street, goes out of business.
B-1
Clothing Stores Feb. 23 1985
Lenny's, located at 45 Centre Square owned by
Lenny Albanese.
Express-Times G-8, illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 23 1985
Surprise Store.
157-165 Northampton St. Building formerly
Surprise Store now owned by Mark Wagner gets a
face lift. Structure to be renovated for new use.
Express-Times
p. B-19, 14,
illus.
Clothing Stores Feb. 23 1985
Men's Clothing: London Shop, located at 339
Northampton St.
Express-Times B-8, illus.
Clothing Trade Aug. 31 1985
Clothing:
Nearly New Store opens at 1940 Northampton
Street for sale of used womens and childrens
clothing.
Express-Times p. D-1, illus.
Clubs - Jaycees July 25 1985 Easton group accepts women as members Easton Express C-11 Illus.
Clubs - Kiwanis May 18 1985 Cites Clair E. Churchman for outstanding service Easton Express C - 8 Illus.
Clubs - Pomfret 1985
Allows women as full members, Helen Beebe,
Louise Moore Van Vleck, Barbara Laros, Mary
Cappadon first members
Easton Express B - 1
Clubs - Pomfret April 20 1985 Marks 100th year Easton Express P. B-1
Clubs - Rotary
November
1
1985 Pledges $10,000 to the State Theater Campaign Easton Express B- 3 Illus.
Cosby, Bill Feb. 21 1985
TV star and actor delights 5700 fans at Lehigh
University
Easton Express B-1 Illus.
Dairy Plants Jan. 28 1985
Two area dairies to use photos of missing children
on their milk cartons: Johanna Farms Inc. of
Raritan Township and Welch Farms, Long Valley,
N.J.
p. 1, illus.
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
Aug. 21 1985
Day Care Center, Center for elderly opens at 3rd
Streer and Larry Holmes Drive in the Riverside
Plaza Founded by Northampton County Area
Agency on the Aging
Easton Express B-1
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
Aug. 21 1985
Day Care Center, Center for elderly opens at 3rd
Streer and Larry Holmes Drive in the Riverside
Plaza Founded by Northampton County Area
Agency on the Aging
Easton Express B-1
Day Care Aug. 21 1985
Day care center for elderly opens at 3rd Street and
Larry Holmes Drive in the Riverside Plaza.
Founded by Northampton County Area Agency on
the Ageing.
Express p. B-1
Deafness Jan. 16 1985
Wilson Police Chief Richard Nace designs
automobile license plate for the deaf
Easton Express p.1 illus.
Deafness Jan. 16 1985
Wilson Police Chief Richard Nace designs
automobile license plate for the deaf
Express p. 1, illus.
Delaware River Jan. 22 1985 Energy generating boat is tested in the Delaware Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware River - Bridges June 24 1985
Stress testing of free bridge conducted by
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. OK
after tests.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware Water Gap March 28 1985
Castle Inn destroyed by fire. In the early 1900s it
was a haven for affluent city folks who wanted to
hear their favorite tunes at the music hall.
Express-Times p. 1, illus.
Dentists Oct. 28 1985
Obit. for Dr. Thomas J. Sullivan; served in Easton
for 58 years.
Easton Express p. C-7
Department Stores Feb. 3 1985 Hess department store: Brief history of its
growth.
Easton Express p. D-12
Dixie Cup Co. Aug. 6 1985
Cup in former Dixie building, hidden since August
of 1983, remains on top and repainted. Acts as a
landmark for the area.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Doctors 23 Feb. 1985
Dr, Raymon Roscioli, Chiropractor, practiced 34
years in Easton.
Easton Express p. C-7, illus.
Doctors April 25 1985 Obit for Dr. Linwood J. Pearson, gynecologist. Easton Express p. B-6
Doctors Feb. 23 1985
Dr. John I. Cavallo, Chiropractor, began practice in
1932; located at 1000 Northampton St.
Easton Express p. E-24, illus.
Doctors Jan. 20 1985
Two Easton physicians cited by Medical Society:
Dr. David Feinberg and Dr. Michael Lesse.
Easton Express p. B-1
Doctors March 31 1985
Dr. George C. Brong, doctor for 45 years in Bath,
Pa.
Easton Express p. D-4, illus.
Druggists June 18 1985
Rudolph E. G. Alff, pharmacy in Wilson for 50
years at 1715 Butler street.
Easton Express p. B-6
East Bangor, PA April 15 1985
Citizens bury a time capsule at the Borough's mini-
park in honor of their centennial. To be opened
2034.
Easton Express
Easton Area Public Library
Marx Room
Jan. 16 1985
Friends of the library kick off drive for funds for
Marx room
Easton Express B-1
Easton Hospital - Dental Aug. 30 1985 Particites in the national dental survey. Easton Express p. A-8, illus
Easton House Tavern April 6 1985 Clean up of premises uncovers historic dcuments. Easton Express P. 1 Illus
Easton Public Library April 4 1985
Purchases a computer, two printers and a variety
of software programs for library users.
Easton Express C-11 Illus.
Easton Public Library
Staff
Aug. 27 1985 Pact for staff reached Easton Express B-1
Environment Center July 14 1985
Pocono Environmental Education Center formerly
a honeymoon resort called Honeymoon Haven
created in 1972. Year round center for families.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. Nov. 29 1985
Spring Garden Street at 3rd Street has
underground explosion.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. Oct. 25 1985
Underground fire and explosion in downtown
Easton.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Firing Range Aug. 29 1985
Lower Nazareth Township residents applaud final
hearing on project.
Easton Express p. B-1
Flemington, N.J. April 8 1985
Town marks 75th anniversary. Names after
Samuel Fleming, an Irishman.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Golf March 19 1985
Palmer Township approves miniature golf course
on Wm Penn Highway next to Mister Doughnut
Shop.
Easton Express p. B-3
Gracedale - Employees July 2 1985
Former employee charged with food theft of
1,500. Employed as food manager.
Easton Express p. 1
Gracedale - Employees Oct. 1 1985
Former employee charged with food theft of
1,500. Employed as food manager.
Easton Express p. C-1
Gracedale - Nurses Aug. 6 1985
New curbs put on food buying since the former
manager had stolen $15,120 in food orders.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Feb. 3 1985 Account of his wife Diane and her life with him. Easton Express p. D-8, illus
Ku Klux Klan Sept. 20 1985
Warren Township New Jersey won't allow a rally
to be held by Klan.
Easton Express p. 1
Kuebler, Joseph W. Oct. 9 1985
Retires as executive director of Easton Area
Industrial Land Development Co. Honored.
Easton Express p. C-11, illus
Kuebler, Karl Jan. 11 1985
Wills his estate to the Miami Zoo. Native of
Easton. Owned the Karldon Hotel and Kuebler's
Brewery and Clinton House, and Mt. Vernon
Hotel.
Easton Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Faculty Oct. 15 1985
68 percent of science and math professors have
signed a petition pledging they will not accept
money for research related to "Star Wars"
defensive plan.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Fraternities Feb. 7 1985
2 Easton planners to convert the former Pi
Lambda Phi fraternity to offices and apartments.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Students Feb. 3 1985
On Dec. 4 Lafayette College voted to reduce the
number of pub nights on campus. Students
respond to the ruling.
Express p. D-1
Lafayette College - Students May 4 1985
Students stage protest over college investments in
business in South Africa.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Visitors June 3 1985
Two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep is
commencement speaker.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Visitors Oct. 18 1985 William F. Buckley, Jr. speaks at the college. Express p. B-1, illus.
Lehigh University - Library Oct. 18 1985
Dedicates new library, the E. W. Fairchild-
Martindale Library & Computing Center.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Liberty Village Feb. 23 1985
Liberty Village and Turntable Junction located in
Flemington, NJ.
Express p. E-6, illus.
Library Hall Jan. 20 1985
Brick building on North Second Street which was
the home of the first library in Easton is being
restored.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lotteries Dec. 10 1985
Richard and Vivian Noll of Williams Township win
PA million dollar lottery.
Express p. 1
Merrill Creek Sept. 14 1985
Ground breaking for dam in Harmony Township,
N.J.
Easton Express p. B-3
Monroe County, Pa. - Playhouse June 24 1985 Shawnee Playhouse damaged in blaze. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - School District June 29 1985
New Superintendent, John D. Jenkins hired at
salary of $4,700.
Easton Express
Night Out Aug. 14 1985
Residents of Easton and Phillipsburg area asked to
participate in program by "sitting" out on their
front porches to combat crime.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton County Juvenile
Home
July 29 1985
New Supt., Lloyd Sanchoff replaces Nelson C.
Peloquin who was fired.
Easton Express p. B-1
Pa. German Oct. 10 1985
Author and lecturer, Earl Robacker an authority of
Pa. German History. Obit.
Easton Express
Palmer Township - Game March 9 1985
Brown & Lynch American Legion Post #9 selling a
board game called "The Millionaire Game of
Palmer Township" for 14 dollars. Proceeds for
Post building fund.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Palmer Township - Housing July 9 1985
Supervisors approve 36 acre housing project -
called King's View Estates on land between Palmer
& Bethlehem Townships lying west of Stones
Crossing.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Library Aug. 20 1985 Illustration of building taking shape. Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Newsletter March 30 1985
To publish quarterly newsletter "Today's Palmer"
replaces former Palmer Township Newsletter.
Easton Express p. B-3
Palmer Township - Supervisors Aug. 28 1985
Chairman of Board of Supervisors, Robert Daws
receives 1985 Dae Dorenberger Grassroots
government leadership award.
Easton Express p. B-7, illus
Parking Sept. 13 1985
Street parking permits allows residents to park
cars at metered space for an annual fee of
$100.00.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Parking Garage Sept. 30 1985
Located at 3rd and Ferry Streets still losing money
for the 6th consecutive year.
Easton Express p. B-1
Parking Meters April 23 1985
Short meters, limit of 12 mintues replace 5
minutes parking. Installed in Centre Square and
Northampton Street and at 4th Streets. Painted
red.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Pets Sept. 15 1985 Blairstown, N.J. Pet cemetery a controversy. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches July 13 1985
St. Peter's & St. Paul's Slovak Catholic Church
served for 66 years as a local point for the local
Slovak community. To close due to declining
membership.
Easton Express p. B-7
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 12 1985
St. Peter's & St. Paul's Slovak Catholic Church, on
Sayre Avenue, closes. Served its congregation for
66 years.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fires April 10 1985
Arson linked to fire that damaged Old Union
Station freight house in Union Square near Easton -
Phillipsburg free bridge.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - History Oct. 14 1985
History of town being compiled by Phillipsburg
Historical Society and its president, Dorothy
Hamlin.
Easton Express p. B-11, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Union Station July 9 1985
Railroad freight station in Union Square being
demolished.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pinebrook July 6 1985
Located in Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pa.
is a vacation spot for rest, recreation and religion.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Prendergast, James April 30 1985
Served in Pa. House of Representatives for 20
years. Obit.
Easton Express
ProJeCt May 4 1985
Sues ex-bookkeeper James P. Donegan for
$25,416.
Easton Express p. B-3
ProJeCt Oct. 15 1985
Has a new director - Judith Paar from
Coopersburg.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Radon Aug. 10 1985 State map details radon-threat area. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Radon Dec. 20 1985
State finds high radon levels in Lehigh Valley
home.
Easton Express p. 1
Reagan, Ronald June 14 1985
Ronald Reagan, President of U.S. visits Bloomfield,
N.J.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus
Reagan, Ronald June 21 1985
Warren County, N.J. man, Robert W. Hummel
admits threat on life of the President.
Easton Express p. 1
Reda, Lou July 10 1985
Easton TV producer receives rewards on his visit
to Gettysburg.
Easton Express p. B-3
Retirement Home Feb. 23 1985 Luther Crest located in South Whitehall. Easton Express p. B-10, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Library April 11 1985 Account of the town's library history. Easton Express p. C-8, illus
Roseto, Pa. June 29 1985
Swedish TV firm details the medical marvel found
in the borough 20 years ago - Complete absence
of heart disease among the 1600 residents.
Easton Express p. 1
Stroud Community House June 9 1985 Jacob Stroud Mansion. Sunday Call p. F-1
A.B.E. Airport Feb. 2 1986 Airport rated a success on account of its work. Easton Express p. D-1, illus.
A.B.E. Airport March 27 1986
Inaugural flight of Presidential Airways of two
daily round trips to Dulles in Washington, D.C.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus.
AIDS (Disease) July 2 1986
At least two prostitutes in Easton are known to be
carriers of the disease, according to Easton's
health officer.
Easton Express p. 1
Allentown Fair Aug. 14 1986
Fair runs for seven days - an account of its
activities.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Allentown Fair Aug. 27 1986
Forks Township woman named Fair Queen. Marla
Ann Wynne is so honored.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus.
Alpha, NJ - Jubilee Aug. 28 1986 Alpha, NJ celebrates its Diamond Jubilee. Easton Express
p. B-6 & B-8,
illus.
American Association of
University Women (AAUW)
March 17 1986
AAUW honors Dr. Florence Seibert by presenting a
new oncology unit to Easton Hospital received
unit. An account of Florence Seibert's life.
Easton Express p. A-10, illus.
Antiques Oct. 10 1986
Herman Pinsky, antique dealer in Easton and
Phillipsburg. Obit.
Easton Express E - 4
Architects May 18 1986
Michler, William Marsh born in Easton, 1868,
noted architect who built many homes in Easton
Area. Illus.
Easton Express p. B - 1
Architects Oct. 28 1986
Michler, William Marsh born in Easton, 1868,
noted architect who built many homes in Easton
Area. Illus.
Easton Express p. A - 8
Artists Aug. 24 1986 Moving from New York area to Easton. Easton Express p. 1
Artists Aug. 25 1986 Moving from New York area to Easton. Easton Express p. A - 6
Authors Dec. 19 1986
Dr. Charles Watman, author of book on 18th
century Bethlehem medical practices.
Easton Express p. B-8, illus.
Authors Dec. 21 1986
Dr. Paul Beidler, author of new book:
Distinguished Teachers on Effective Teaching.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Automobiles Aug. 5 1986
New auto repair shop - Two Rivers Auto Repair,
Inc., 68 Ferry Street.
Easton Express p. C-6
Babies Sept. 30 1986
Warren County, NJ has first "test tube" baby in
Lehigh Valley.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Babysitting June 10 1986
Forks Township sanctions "Aunt Sally". Home of
Ann Smith approved for home baby sitting.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Balloons Aug. 2 1986
Great Bloomsbury Balloon Race held at
Bloomsbury, NJ. Also a wedding is held in the
balloon.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Balloons Aug. 3 1986
Great Bloomsbury Balloon Race held at
Bloomsbury, NJ.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bangor, PA - Fire Dept.
June 22,
1986.
1986 Firemen mark department's centennial. Easton Express B - 8, - illus.
Bangor, PA.
June 10,
1986
1986
The Bee Hive Youth Center re-opens as a
community center. Old facility had a $130,000.00
face lift.
Easton Express p. C-4, illus.
Banks Oct. 30 1986
Former Circlon Restaurant was site of Easton
Dollar Savings & Trust Company. The sign
uncovered while cleaning building. Built in 1920's;
went bankrupt during the Depression.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Banks Oct. 30 1986
Former Circlon Restaurant was site of Easton
Dollar Savings & Trust Company. The sign
uncovered while while cleaning the building. Built
in the 1920's; went bankrupt during the
Depression.
Easton Express p. B1, illus.
Baseball. Dec. 29 1986
Obituary for former major league baseball player
for the A's, Jack Wallasea of Williams Township.
Easton Express P. A -8, illus.
Bath, PA.
June 15,
1968.
1986
Memorial service for victims of slaying at National
Bank.
Easton Express pg. B -2, Illus.
Bed and Breakfast Plan
Sept. 23,
1986
1986
Greystone Manor, in Rigelsville, Pa., has opened
for business. It was an Inn, built in 1896, by
owners of Rigelsville Paoer Mills.
Easton Express p. B-7, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA Sept. 4 1986
Officials call halt to work on shopping mall - afraid
of possible soil erosion.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bethlehem, PA - School District April 3 1986
Bethlehem schools raised $37,000.00 for the
restoration of the Statue of Liberty. The largest
amount of any district in the country.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus.
Boy Scouts March 13 1986
L. Jack Bradt named outstanding citizen by Minsi
Trail Council of Boy Scouts. Also cites his business
and other awards.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Burnside Plantation May 28 1986
Located on Schoenersville Road. Is believed to be
the oldest continuous farm land in Northampton
County. Built in 1752. To be preserved.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Bus Terminals March 13 1986
New agent Franklin Manazer is owner of the
building at 154 Northampton Street.
Express p. B-1
Bus Terminals March 13 1986
New agent, Franklin Manazer, is owner of the
building at 154 Northampton St.
Express p. B-1
Bushkill Park Feb. 5 1986
Obituary of Melvin Heavener, manager of the park
for 55 years
Express p. C-14
Bushkill Township Aug. 18 1986
Municipal building dedicated. Township founded
173 years ago.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Business - Antiques Oct. 10 1986
Herman Pinskey, antique dealer in Easton and
Phillipsburg. Obituary.
Easton Express p. B-4
Business - Architect May 18 1986
William Marsh Michler, born in Easton, 1868,
noted architect who built many homes in Easton
area.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Architects Oct. 28 1986
William Marsh Michler, born in Easton, 1868,
noted architect who built many homes in Easton
area.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus.
Business - Banks April 27 1986
Meredian Bank merges with 150 brances in 12 Pa.
counties.
Easton Express p. D-1 illus.
Business - Banks Aug. 14 1986
First National Bank of Bath, Pa. reopens. Had
been closed since killings occurred June 6.
Easton Express p. B-2
Business - Banks July 23 1986
First National Bank of Bath, Pa. reopens. Had
been closed since June 6 since killings occurred.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Bixler's Aug. 18 1986
Accidental spill of tear gas in store overcomes
store employee.
Easton Express p.B-2
Business - Bixler's Aug. 24 1986
To transform rooms above the sore as working
and living quarters for artists.
Easton Express p.A-5 illus.
Business - Carpets July 25 1986
Carpet producer opening plant on Line Street on
South Side. C&B Carpets Inc.
Easton Express p.A-8 illus.
Business - Doctors Jan. 12 1986
Morris, Dr. Charles M., Easton psychologist.
Obituary.
Easton Express p.B-4
Business - Lawyers Jan. 13 1986
Obituary of Arnold J. Falk, solicitor for
Northampton Co. Council
Express p. C-7
Business - Lawyers March 28 1986
PA Supreme Court suspends attorney Salvados
Salazar for lying to clients, failint to file divorce
actions, and mixing personal and cliets' funds..
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. June 16 1986
Obituary of C. Frederick Martin III, chairman of the
board
Express p. C-12, illus.
Business - Music & Musicians April 15 1986
Obituary of Kenneth Brader, Sr., owner of Brader
& Sons Music Store. Son died Sept. 4, 1986.
Express p. A-10
Business - Music & Musicians Aug. 30 1986
Charlie Barnett, former Palmer Township resident,
has new album. Account of his career.
Express p. C-1
Business - Music & Musicians May 22 1986
Obituary of Paul Baumert, musician and Easton
teacher of music for 40 years.
Express p. D-1
Business - Music & Musicians Sept. 25 1986
Obituary of Kenneth E. Brader Jr., coowner of
Brader's Music Store.
Express p. B-4, illus.
Camp Isabel April 20 1986
Located in Frenctown, R. D. #1 operates for 6
weeks each summer for handicapped children.
Started by Isabel Benjamin.
Easton Express A- 10 illus
Canal Museum March 25 1986
Archives building opened at Spruce and Raspberry
Street.
Easton Express B-3 illus
Carson, Johnny June 30 1986
John Searing of Caldwell, NJ,, introduces Carson
on his show. Always wanted to do the
introduction.
Express p. 1
Catholics April 11 1986
The Diocese of Allentown celebrates its 25th
anniversary.
Express illus.
Center for Humanistic Change,
Inc.
March 24 1986
Located on Route 512 in Bath. An account of its
work
Express p. B-6, illus.
Centre Square Aug. 3 1986 Fountain full of soap suds by unknown persons Express p. B-2, illus.
Centre Square Sept. 4 1986
Faces facelift. Possible change in traffic patterns.
To cost $720,000
Express p. B-1, illus.
Centre Square - Traffic Aug. 19 1986
Traffic lights go out of order. Police resort to hand
signal to direct traffic
Express p. C-1, illus.
Centre Square - Traffic Feb. 9 1986
Proposed traffic alterations might receive State
funds. Merchants have varied viewpoints on plan.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon Jan. 3 1986
Maronite Catholic Church of Easton plans to raze
their church, 4th and Ferry Streets, formerly the
Christ Lutheran church.
Easton Express p. B-1
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon
March 18,
20
1986
Maronite Catholic Church starts the demolition of
their church, the former Christ Lutheran Church.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Clothing Stores March 22 1986
Lennys (Clothing store) has trouble with pidgens --
puts up fake Owls to scare birds.
Express-Times B-1, illus.
Clothing Trade Dec. 24 1986
Clothing Store (Women):
Wears & Wares located at 135 North 3rd Street
opens for
business.
Express-Times p. D-2, illus.
Clubs - Forks of the Delaware
Garden Club
May 16 1986 Brighten the streets of Easton by its Flower boxes Easton Express P.A-5 Illus.
Clubs - Junior Women's July 15 1986 Donates $7,500. to area projects Easton Express A - 8 Ilus.
Clubs - Star October 18 1986
Owned by Tony Sabella, 631 Walnut Street. Was
former Star Hotel and Café. Description
Easton Express B - 1 Illus
Clubs - Woman's April 21 1986
Plant trees at Hugh Moore Parkway in honor of
past presidents of the club.
Easton Express B -8 Illus.
Cock Fight April 20 1986 Police halt the game in Monroe County Easton Express B - 1
Community Action Committee
of the Lehigh Valley
May 25 1986
Sponsors a musician concert in Agricultural Hall,
Allentown-proceeds for the needy
Easton Express P. B-1 Illus.
Deafness Jan. 11 1986
Book "Sound Waves" by David Colley on the
subject of lthe training of the deaf by Helen Beebe
Speech and Hearing Center of Easton.
Express p. A8 illus.
Deafness Jan. 11 1986
Book " Sound Waves" by David Colley on the
subject of the training of the deaf by Helen Beebe
Speech and Hearing Center of Easton
Express p. A-8, illus.
Delaware Canal Aug. 28 1986
Canal to get $1 million for repairs on the Theodore
Roosevelt State Park in Northampton and Bucks
Counties
Express p. 1
Dentists Feb. 6 1986
Obit. for Dr. Stanley Byorick, in Easton for 25
years.
Easton Express p. D-2
Dentists Oct. 10 1986
Obit. For Dr. Harry W. Souders, dentist for 53
years in Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. B-4
Dentists Oct. 17 1986
Obit. for Dr. Justin Joseph Shillis, dentist, who
served the community since 1927.
Easton Express p. A-8, illus.
Doctors 17 March 1986
Dr. Florence Seibert honored by AAUW; presented
an Oncology Unit to Easton Hospital in her name.
Easton Express P. A-10, illus.
Doctors 26 Dec. 1986
Obituary of Dr. George Smith, former council man
and physician.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Doctors 28 Dec. 1986
Obituary of Dr. George Smith, former council man
and physician.
Easton Express p. B-10
Doctors 31 Dec. 1986
Obituary of Dr. George Smith, former council man
and physician.
Easton Express p. B-4
Doctors Jan. 10 1986
Obituary of Dr. Salvatore De Marco, long-time
doctor in Easton.
Easton Express p. C-8
Doctors Jan. 12 1986
Obituary for Dr. Charles M. Morris, Easton
psychologist.
Easton Express p. B-4
Doctors Sept. 2 1986
Obituary of Dr. John P. Daniels, chiropractor and
former Easton School Board member.
Easton Express p. C-7, illus.
Drugs July 20 1986
William Stackhouse, Jr., hangs himself in county
jail. Was a drug addict.
Express p. 1, illus.
Drugs May 25 1986
"Crack", a form of cocaine, is reaching the Lehigh
Valley area
Express p. 1
Easton Area Community
Concerts Association
Aug. 10 1986
Years of sponsoring opera, classical music, etc.
now being disbanded after 53 years. Membership
grew small.
Easton Express p. B-1
Easton Express May 4 1986
Story of hoax is revealed: Halloween IV created by
Myke Hull of Easton is entirely untrue.
Easton Express p. B-11, illus
Easton Express Nov. 13 1986
Establishes a memorial scholarship to former
editor Donna L. Troxell.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Easton Hospital - Admissions July 22 1986 Reconsiders policy of admission. Easton Express p. B-4
Easton Hospital - Admissions July 27 1986 Reconsiders policy of admission. Easton Express p. B-11
Easton Hospital - Admissions June 29 1986 Drops admission listing in local newspaper. Easton Express p. B-4
Easton Planning Commission April 10 1986 Earl Keyser, chairman dies at meeting. Easton Express p. 1 illus
Easton Post Office April 15 1986
Postal center moving to Palmer Township. A New
office to built in city.
Easton Express P. 1 illus.
Easton Post Office-Bombing Dec. 30 1986
Fatal bombing incident still a mystery 55 years
later.
Easton Express p.1 illus
Easton Public Library
Palmer Branch
March 7 1986 Branch library newly built and opened. Easton Express B.1 Illus.
Easton Redevelopment
Authority
March 9 1986
New director hired, William McKeon, replaces
John Webber.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Eggs, Decorative March 16 1986
Decorating of eggs for Easter on display at Firth
Youth Center, Phillipsburg, N.J.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Eisenhower Family Dec. 21 1986
David and wife Julia Nixon are authors of 2 books.
The couple appeared at Hess Dept. Store in
Allentown to autograph their books.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Emergency Squad - Forks
Township Squad
Aug. 14 1986 Celebrates 13 years of service. Easton Express p. A-10, illus
Fires Feb. 18 1986
Underground fire burns again under city streets at
200 block of Spring Garden Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Flea Markets July 13 1986
List of various markets in the Northampton
County area.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Flemington, N.J. April 20 1986
Trackless trolley will run thru town's shopping
district. Charge $1.00.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Flemington, N.J. June 5 1986
Historic Union Hotel (109 years old) to be a
restaurant.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Food - Hot Dogs Dec. 22 1986
Acme Store located in 25th Street Shopping
Center closed on December 27.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Food Bank March 1 1986
Easton native, Jack Grifo, involved in feeding the
hungry by working with Metro Detroit's Gleaners
Community Food Bank.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Forks Township Feb. 12 1986
Municipal offices to get an elevator for better
access to offices.
Easton Express p. B-6
Foster Home Care June 12 1986
Ruth Jones and husband George cared for 120
children since 1951. Honored by Northampton
County Dept. of Human Services.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Franciscan Retreat Nov. 8 1986
Delaware Water Gap to be established by Samuel
& Rose Strausser.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Franklin, Benjamin Oct. 31 1986
The man posing as Franklin is Ralph Archbold who
visited the school children in Pen Argyl.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Games Dec. 28 1986
Lafayette College graduate, Warren Cole invents
PUZZLE STRUGGLE, a game based on a crossword
puzzle.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Gargoyles March 9 1986 Various buildings are adorned with stone faces. Easton Express p. B-8, illus
German Visitors June 25 1986
Town of Phillipsburg play host to German visitors
from Phippsburg, West Germany.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Gracedale - Administrator Aug. 9 1986
New administrator appointed, Harold W. Russell
Jr. Was former assistant administrator for 11
years.
Easton Express p. B-6
Gracedale - Administrator Jan. 6 1986
Administrator, Joseph J. Thoder served more than
24 years. Obit.
Easton Express p. C-7
Gracedale - Administrator Jan. 7 1986
Administrator, Joseph J. Thoder served more than
24 years. Obit.
Easton Express p. A-4
Gracedale - Health Sept. 18,
25
1986 7th case of salmonella reported at county home. Easton Express p. B-3
Gracedale - Nurses June 18 1986 Has trouble finding enough nurses. Easton Express p. B-1
Great Barrier Reef Sept. 28 1986
Easton native, Linda Walters, does doctorate on
the marine biology on the Reef in Australia.
Easton Express p. F-6
Handicapped April 10 1986
Bill Nelson of Allentown retired mechanical
engineer designs or adapts tricycles, toys and
other learning devices for severely handicapped
children.
Easton Express p. C-8, illus
Hands Across America May 27 1986
Scott Ryan Tophoney, Alpha boy selected as the
1st link in Philadelphia's human chain.
Easton Express p. A-2, illus
Heritage Day June 29 1986 List of schedule events. Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Holmes, Larry April 10 1986 Said he is sorry for remark made on judges. Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry April 2 1986
Sign on telephone pole in Wilson Borough support
the fact that Larry was ripped off in Las Vegas.
Easton Express
p. C-1
p. C-5, illus
Holmes, Larry April 20 1986
Beaten by Michael Spinks in a split decision at Las
Vegas.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry April 21 1986
Says he will quit boxing "I got a raw deal" in the
fight with Michael Spinks.
Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry April 26 1986 Aims to clean up the boxing game. Easton Express p. C-1
Holmes, Larry April 9 1986 Boxing panel wants Holmes to apologize. Easton Express p. 1
Holmes, Larry Feb. 20 1986
Unveils plans for renewal tract on Larry Holmes
Drive.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Feb. 22 1986
Announces plan for development of building a
commercial and office building and a 5-story
apartment on Larry Holmes Drive.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry Feb. 5 1986 Denies rumor he was shot by his wife. Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry Feb. 6 1986 Denies rumor he was shot by his wife. Easton Express p. C-1
Holmes, Larry June 12 1986
City council gives blessing to project to cost 4
million at Riverside.
Easton Express p. B-1
Holmes, Larry June 25 1986
Seeks "Justice" from International Boxing
Federation.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Holmes, Larry May 1 1986
Acquires 3-2 acres for triangle tract on Larry
Holmes Drive and Ferry Street, end Pine & Green
Streets.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry May 20 1986
Testifies at State Assembly Committee on
Independent and Regional authorities which is
studying recommendations that New Jersey be
more strictly related.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Holmes, Larry Nov. 7 1986
Breaks ground on his property on Larry Holmes
Drive.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Oct. 24 1986
Receives Medal of Honor from George Taylor
Chapter Daughters of America.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus
p. B-7, illus
Holmes, Larry Sept. 6 1986
Acquires 3-2 acres for triangle tract on Larry
Holmes Drive and Ferry Street, end Pine & Green
Streets.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Home for Aged Women Feb. 9 1986
Facility located at 1022 for 95 years. 31 rooms.
Fee changes in 1983.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Homeless April 23 1986
Easton city council earmarks 50,000 to shelter the
homeless.
Easton Express p. B-1
Homeless July 2 1986
Easton's homeless reached record numbers in
1986 - taxing local agencies.
Easton Express p. B-1
Homelessness Jan. 12 1986
Account of the problem in Easton Area and the
agencis that are assisting to combat the problem.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Homosexuals April 6 1986
Allentown Church, Metropolitan Community
Church offers gays a chance to be themselves.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Hope, N.J. Sept. 15 1986
For one day the town basks in TV lights. David
Brunner, TV star does a take for his show, "Night
Life."
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Horses June 29 1986
Cindy Kemmerer of Paddock Poscese operates
farm in Forks Township to the care of sick horses.
Easton Express p. C-2, illus
Housing
Jan. 13 &
14
1986 Homeless left out in Easton's revival of housing. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Housing June 18 1986
Record number (1,293) building permits issued for
home building in Northampton County.
Easton Express p. B-1
Housing March 28 1986
Sycamore Hills development in Forks Township
approved.
Easton Express p. B-1
Hunterdon County, N.J. -
Churches
Feb. 2 1986
Church in Alexandria Township has a sense of
history - St. Thomas Episcopal Church founded in
1723.
Easton Express p. B-8, illus
Kaleidoscope Sept. 11 1986
Traveling exhibition for children, 6-12 created by
Hallmark Cards Inc. at Palmer Park Mall.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Lafayette College - Faculty Jan. 13 1986
Obituary of Paul Alfred Preftzechner, former law
professor.
Express p. C-7
Lafayette College - Faculty Oct. 13 1986
Obituary of Dr. Harold W. Streeter, former
chairman of language department.
Express p.D-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Fraternities May 11 1986
Sigma Nu cited by city of Easton for clean-up in
Scott Park.
Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - William E.
Simon Center
Oct. 11 1986
Economics study complex known as the William E.
Simon Center is dedicated.
Express p. C-7, illus.
Lamonaco, Philip Dec. 23 1986
Slain New Jersey State Trooper has portion of
highway in Warren County named in his honor.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA Aug. 1 1986
Lebanese Heritage Day held at the church on
South 4th Street.
Express p. B-3, illus.
Lebanese - Easton, PA Aug. 3 1986
Lebanese Heritage Day held at the church on
South 4th Street.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lehigh University Dec. 2 1986
Memorial pavillion dedicated to slain student
Jeanne Ann Clery.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lehigh University Oct. 27 1986
Dedicates plaza and sculpture to Lee Iacocca, a
former graduate.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lippizzaner horses April 20 1986 Give show at Stabler Arena, Lehigh University Express p. B-8, illus.
Lithuanians Feb. 15 1986
Easton's Lithuanians commemorate the 68th
anniversary of Lithuanian last period of
independence. Raise flag in Centre Square.
Express p. B-4, illus.
Lower Mt. Bethel Dec. 29 1986
Dr. Winfield Keck honored for his 17 years as a
planner for the Township.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lower Mt. Bethel Sept. 22 1986 Opens new semior citizen center. Express p. B-6, illus.
Lower Nazareth Township Aug. 28 1986
Municipal building to bear the name of Supervisor
Williard Heimbach.
Express p. B-1
Lower Nazareth Township Sept. 11 1986
Supervisor Williard Heimbach declines the honor
of having the municipal building bear his name.
Express p. B-1
Matchcovers Aug. 15 1986
Display of collections at Allentown Hilton Hotel.
Nation wide collectors.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Meuser Park July 12 1986
Sunday night has traditional musical concerts each
summer. Result of the generosity of the late
Frederick Meuser.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
MIA Day Jan. 13 1986
MIA flag presented to Easton for Centre Square
flag pole by Military Order of Cooties, branch of
VFW of Easton.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Milford, N.J. June 15 1986 Marks its 75th anniversary. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Monroe County, Pa. -
Anniversary
July 13 1986 Celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary. Easton Express p. A-4
Monroe County, Pa. -
Anniversary
July 21 1986 Celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Monroe County, Pa. - Prison Sept. 12 1986
Breaks ground on a 17 acre tract for a new 183
cell prison.
Easton Express p. B-1
Moravian Book Store,
Bethlehem, Pa.
Nov. 23 1986 Account of the firm's activities. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Moravian Hall April 19 1986
Retirement Community to cost 1.4 million. 128
apartments, 12 cottages & 94 bed nursing units.
Should be completed by October 1987.
Easton Express p. B-10
Moravian Hall Aug. 11 1986
Retirement Community to cost 1.4 million. 128
apartments, 12 cottages & 94 bed nursing units.
Should be completed by October 1987.
Easton Express p. A-13
Moravian Hall June 4 1986
Retirement Community to cost 1.4 million. 128
apartments, 12 cottages & 94 bed nursing units.
Should be completed by October 1987.
Easton Express p. B-1
Musikfest Aug. 17 1986
Held at Bethlehem. Created in 1983. An account
of its activities.
Easton Express p. 1
NAACP July 2 1986
Cites 2 members (Men) for community activities
and for their professions. Alfredean Jones,
assistant principal at Easton High School. Dean
Yourg, acting director of the Boys Club.
Easton Express p. C-6, illus
NAACP June 22 1986
Philadelphia Mayor, W. Wilson Goode addresses
group at its 42nd annual banquet.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
NAACP March 11 1986
Local chapter wants more black teachers in the
Easton Schools.
Easton Express p. 1
Nazareth, Pa. Feb. 5 1986
To tackle the problem of revitalizing its downtown
area.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. June 27 1986
Historic house in way of progress. Home on
Moravian Hall Square - historic 200 year old farm
house.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Schools Sept. 24 1986 Fire at former Junior High School ruled as arson. Easton Express p. B-1
Nazareth, Pa. - Speedway March 20 1986 Portion of 3 1/2 acres of speedway sold. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nevin Family Oct. 12 1986 David Nevin homestead sold. Easton Express p. B-20, illus
Northampton County Bar
Association
Sept. 14 1986
Issues pamphlet "Guide to conduct & etiquette at
the bar." Instruction for young lawyers when in
county court.
Easton Express p. B-1
Northampton County Extension
Service
Sept. 11 1986
County agent, Charles Forney retires. An account
of his work the farmers in the area.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Palmer Township - Police Feb. 19 1986
Township supervisors planning police station on
Weller Tract on Newburg Road.
Easton Express p. B-1
Palmer Township - Post Office Sept. 9 1986
Sale sealed for Palmer Township to get U.S. Postal
Center. To be located on Division Street.
Easton Express p. 1
Palmer Township - Roads Feb. 2 1986
25th Street no dream to drive in this intersection.
Motorists complain.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Parking Meters April 5 1986
Easton happy with 12-minutes. "Red" parking
meters replace 5-minute parking.
Easton Express p. B-1
Pen Argyl, Pa. June 24 1986
Opens up its own library in mini-mall, 22 Pa.
Avenue in the Borough. Pa. State Library Grant
finances the project.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Phillipsburg Catholic High School
- Athletics
March 31 1986
Account of the coach Joe Orchulli, basketball
coach. Father owns Joe-Joe's Deli.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - School Board Nov. 18 1986 Alarmed by the number of pupil pregnancies. Easton Express p. 1
Playboy Magazine April 16 1986
Some merchants won't stop selling magazine as
requested by parent firm.
Easton Express p. B-3
Porches Aug. 28 1986 Article on the joy of city front porches of homes. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Portland, Pa. July 24 1986 Fire in downtown Portland. Extensive damage. Easton Express p. 1
Portland, Pa. July 26 1986 Fire in downtown Portland. Extensive damage. Easton Express p. C-5
Probation Officers May 25 1986
Account of the work in the Northampton County
Probation Office.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
ProJeCt July 31 1986
Moves to 130 North 3rd St. Still in business after
being on verge of closing.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pulaski Festival April 27 1986 Pulaski Festival honors American Revolution hero. Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Pulitzer Prize April 19 1986
Bethlehem native, Carol Guzzy, wins journalism
prize for photographs of Columbia Volcano
disaster.
Easton Express p. B-1
Puppetry July 13 1986
A puppeteer's palace in Glen Gardner on Rt. 31 at
home of William Harlan.
Easton Express p. B-12, illus
Quiet Family Aug. 7 1986
Living historical farm in Hamilton Township, in
Monroe County is 220 year old farm. Located off
Business Route 209, 3 miles west of Stroudsburg.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Radon April 2 1986
Testing by state to extend to about 2,000 to 2,500
homes in Easton area located outside Paxinosa
Ridge area.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Recreation - Recycling Project Aug. 28 1986
Williams Township now in its 13th year od its
project of DUMP (Don’t uglify Morgan's Pride).
Easton Express p. A-4
Religion Aug. 30 1986
Woman plans Lehigh Valley's first religious TV
station - Patricia Huber of Walnutport to establish
a new TV station channel 60 in Bethlehem.
Easton Express p. C-6
Retirement Communities Feb. 20 1986
Nazareth to be the site of a Moravian community
to house 250.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Riegelsville, Pa. - Masonic Lodge Sept. 10 1986
Prosperity Lodge #567 dedicates new building and
celebrates 100th anniversary.
Easton Express p. B-12, illus
Ritter, Don Oct. 10 1986
Don Ritter admitted drug use as a form of
betrayal.
Easton Express p. B-1
Ritter, Don Sept. 20 1986
Don Ritter, U.S. Senator, states he used "pot" in
the '70s.
Easton Express p. 1
Roads - Route 78 July 14 1986
Pickets halt work on I-78 bridge, N.J. Workers
protest along Rt. 611.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Roads - Route 78 July 17 1986
Pickets halt work on I-78 bridge, N.J. Workers
protest along Rt. 611.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Roads - Route 78 July 18 1986
Pickets halt work on I-78 bridge, N.J. Workers
protest along Rt. 611.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Roads - Route 78 July 22 1986 Vandalism. Easton Express p. B-1
Roads - Route 78 July 23 1986 Vandalism. Easton Express p. B-1
Roads - Route 78 July 30 1986 Vandalism. Easton Express p. B-1
Rock Star June 6 1986
Carmel Flanagan, known as Fiona, was a student
of Phillipsburg Catholic High School.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Roller Skating Jan. 12 1986
An account of the fun of skating plus the names of
rinks in Area.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Roseto, Pa. May 24 1986 Health of Roseto in spotlight again. Easton Express p. C-8
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
March 28 1986
Jerald Bobrow, Easton, rabbi of the Temple
Covenant of Peace. Obituary.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
AIDS (Disease) Feb. 24 1987 Schools begin teaching about AIDS. Easton Express p. C-5, illus.
AIDS (Disease) July 9 1987
Brodheadville School to accept boy with AIDS
virus. Craig Stenger of Kunkletown is 6 years old.
Easton Express B-3
Appalachian Trail Aug. 9 1987
Applachian Trail has given hikers a wonderful
scenic trail. Trail to observe 50th anniversary.
Easton Express
p. 1, illus., p.
2, map
Artists April 24 1987
Obituary - Anthony Schiavone of Bangor, PA, well-
known sculptor and papier-mache creations had
gallery in his home.
Easton Express p. B-7, illus.
Authors April 23 1987
Obituary, Christina Marquand Welch, wife of
Lafayette professor, was writer of children's
books.
Easton Express p. B-6
Bakeries Aug. 10 1987 Easton Baking Company - Account of its activities. Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bakeries June 28 1987
New York Italian Bakery in Phillipsburg, N.J. makes
a specialty of wedding cakes.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Balloons Aug. 2 1987
Great Bloomsbury Balloon Race held at
Bloomsbury, NJ.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bangor, PA June 23 1987
Bangor, Pa rejects being the home of the
proposed drunken-driving center.
Easton Express p. B-1
Bangor, PA - Education Aug. 12 1987
A new elementary school will be located on 90
acres of Bangor Park property.
Easton Express B - 1
Bangor, PA - Education
June 10,
1987.
1987
A court ruling bars 2 Bangor High School seniors
from graduating ceromonies due to suspension
for reckless driving.
Express Times B - 1.
Bangor, PA - Welsh Heritage
Bangor, PA - Welsh
March 1,
1987
1987
March 1st is designated as St. David's Day. The
Welsh in Bangor celebrate.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bangor, PA Education Aug. 18 1987
A new elementary school is to be located on 90
acres of Bangor Park property.
Easton Express B - 1
Baseball
July 12,
1987
1987 Minor League baseball in Easton a possibility. Easton Express pg. C - 2
Baseball
July 12,
1987.
1987 Minor league baseball in Easton a possibity. Easton Express p. C-2.
Baseball.
March 28,
1987.
1987
Peat bog from Great Meadows, Warren County,
N.J., is used for the baseball mounds for 6 baseball
clubs.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus.
Bells Jan. 10 1987 An account of bells in various local churches. Express-Times p. C-5, illus.
Bethelehem Township, PA -
Officials
May 9,
1987
1987
Northampton County District Attorney files
charges against four former township officials and
two developers as to bribery and corruption.
Easton Express p. 1, illus.
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Officials
May 11,
1987
1987
Northampton County District Attorney files
charges against four former township officials and
two developers as to bribery and corruption.
Easton Express p. B-1
Blairstown, NJ Aug. 3 1987
Account of town's library - the Catherine Dickson
Hofman Library
Express p. 1, illus.
Blue Mountain Control Center June 11 1987
Located in Wind Gap. The 14-year-old computer
replaced by a new $72,000 model.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Boxing April 28 1987
Obituary of Laurence Reina, former boxer and
owner of Sportsman's Cafe at 6th and
Northampton Streets, known as "Easton's Pride."
Express p. B-8
Brass March 19 1987
Don Kroemmelbein starts business in Phillipsburg
to polish and work in heavy metal.
Express p. V-1, illus.
Bushkill Park July 6 1987
Miniature golf course erected on former site of
swimming pool
Express p. C-6, illus.
Business - Banks July 1 1987
Nazareth National Bank and Trust Company builds
a branch at 3rd & Ferry Street.
Easton Express p. B-2 illus.
Business - Banks July 15 1987
Lafayette Trust Bank president, James P. Greer
resigns.
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Business - Banks July 5 1987
New bank in Easton slated for early 1988 to be
located in the Alpha building, Called the First
National Bank by owner George Switlyk who is
developing several other projects in Easton.
Easton Express p. B-2
Business - Banks June 6 1987
First National Bank of Bath in East Allen Township
from the 1 year anniversary of the bank robbery.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Oct. 12. 1987
Lafayette Trust Bank acquired by bank holding
company - Fulton Financial of Lancaster, Pa.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Banks Oct. 16 1987
Lafayette Trust Bank ex-chief guilty of tax evasion.
James P. Greer pleaded guilty to 2 counts of
income tax evasion.
Easton Express p. 1 illus.
Business - Banks Oct. 22 1987
Lafayette Trust Bank ex-chief James P. Greer
pleaded guilty to 2 counts of income tax evasion.
Easton Express p. 1
Business - Lawyers Jan. 14 1987
Easton Attorney E. Jerome Brose found guilty of
bookmaking
Express p. B-1, illus.
Business - Poetry Aug. 11 1987 Angelo DeLuca of Phillipsburg, a local poet. Express p. C-5, illus.
Camp Hugh Beaver March 19 1987 to be sold by YMCA Easton Express B- 1
Camp Town March 18 1987
Jewish Community Center to sell area day camp
due to lack of money.
Easton Express B- 1
Canal Festival July 5 1987
1987 event at Hugh Moore Park. Account of the
event
Easton Express F-1 illus
Cats Aug. 9 1987 Joyce Ahles houses cats for SPCA at her home. Express p. D-1, illus.
Chinese Jan. 25 1987
Chinese culture in Lehigh Valley. Chinese-
Americans try to balance culture of both worlds.
Express p. C-1, illus.
Christmas April 27 1987
Easton marks the celebration of first public
Christmas tree in America by planting a 20-foot
tree in Scott's Park on Larry Holmes Drive
Express p. B-1, illus.
Clinton, NJ April 11 1987
Clinton is the town in tv movie "The incredible Ida
Early"
Express p. 1, illus.
Clothing Trade July 15 1987
Country Hill Corp. shut down caused by a dispute
over use of bathrooms by employees.
Express-Times p. B-3, illis.
Clubs - Elks October 26 1987
An account of the activities of the Elks Lodge
located in South Easton on Packer Street
Easton Express P. 1 Illus.
Clubs - Jaycees June 30 1987
New age ruling add years to Easton group. Age 21-
40 instead of old ruling of 18-35
Easton Express B-1
Clubs - Junior Women's October 5 1987 Account of its members and activities Easton Express A -10 Ilus.
Clubs - Woman's March 16 1987
Festival of Arts nets 1000 dollars for 1988 Winter
Olympics
Easton Express A - 1 Illus.
Constitution Celebration July 20 1987
Northampton County prepares to celebrate with
many plans
Easton Express B-6. Illus.
Cosby, Bill May 31 1987 Commencement speaker at Lehigh University Easton Express
Delaware Canal May 4 1987
Repairs to canal from Easton to New Hope being
planned
Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware River - Bridges Feb. 22 1987 The toll booths subject to change Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware River - Bridges Jan. 29 1987 Toll booth changes approved Express p. 1
Delaware Water Gap June 1 1987
Mountain House, Delaware Water Gap landmark,
destroyed by fire
Express
Demolition July 25 1987
Buildings at 133-135, 141-147 Northampton St. to
be demolished for a 10-story building on the site.
Express p. 1
Dentists Oct. 13 1987
Obit. For Dr. Herbert Holland who was in practice
in Easton for 47 years.
Easton Express p. B-4
Dentists Oct. 30 1987
Obit. for Dr. William H. Schuler, dentist in Easton
for 50 years.
Easton Express p. B-4
Disabled Persons Oct. 16 1987
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living is
located in Hanover Township. Account of its work.
Express p. A-6, illus.
Doctors Oct. 12 1987
Obituary of Dr. Donald Haff of Lower Macungie
Township.
Easton Express p. C-14
Doctors Oct. 22 1987
Chiropractor Ken Hillman plies his trade as
carpenter and builder after regular office hours.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus.
Drop-in Centers April 16 1987
Center located in St. John's Lutheran Church, 4th
and Ferry Streets is studied and evaluated. Many
of the church members voice concern.
Express p. B-1
Drop-in Centers May 18 1987
St. John's Church allows center to remain at the
church.
Express p. 1
Drugs March 20 1987
Student at Shawnee sniffs "rush;" others in school
using drugs.
Express p. B-1
Drugs Oct. 30 1987 Morning drug raid by Easton Police nets 19 arrests Express p. 1
Drugs Oct. 31 1987 Morning drug raid by Easton Police nets 19 arrests Express p. B-6, illus.
Drunken Drivers July 14 1987
Center for drunken drivers will be located in
Wilson in the Public Safety Building, Butler St. &
Hay Terrace
Express p. 1
Drunken Drivers July 16 1987
Center for drunken drivers will be located in
Wilson in the Public Safety Building, Butler ST. &
Hay Terrace
Express p. 4
Easton Cemetery June 14 1987
Gateway and superintendent's house designed by
William Michler. To get a face lift. Plans to place
138 year old site on National Register of Historic
Places.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Easton Hospital Feb. 23 1987
corporate changes in the health-care system are
now under the name of Valley Health System
Easton Express p. B-1 illus.
Easton Hospital Feb. 4 1987
Corporate changes in the health-care system are
now under the name of Valley Health system.
Easton Express p. B-1
Easton Hospital - Trustees Feb. 12 1987 List of trustees Easton Express B - 7 illus.
Easton Olympic Gym Aug. 20 1987
Downtown gym closes its doors- its members as a
result lose their money.
Easton Express p. B-3
Easton Public Library July 12 1987
Marx room relocated in downstairs of building
with humity control.
Easton Express E-1 Illus.
Elmwood Park Zoo June 21 1987
Located in Norristown, Pa., 90 minutes from
Easton.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Emergency Squad - Emergency
System
April 10 1987 Lehigh Valley officials press for "911" system. Easton Express p. B-1
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. Jan. 7 1987
Savage Industries in East Allen Township kills one,
injures twenty-two.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Faith Christian School June 6 1987
Located in Roseto, Pa. is not 7 years old. Located
in the former Columbus Elementary School. Class
of 1987 had 5 graduates.
Easton Express p. C-6, illus
Flicksville, Pa. July 3 1987 Form historical group to research its history. Easton Express p. B-5
Forks Township March 13 1987 Okays plans for shopping mall. Easton Express p. B-1
Forks Township March 27 1987
Approves new Laneco plaza to be constructed
along Sullivan Trail.
Easton Express p. C-1
Forks Township Oct. 18 1987
Maria Ann Wynne of Forks Township is crowned
Miss Lehigh Valley of 1988.
Easton Express
p. C-1
p. C-2, illus
Forks Township - Shopping
Center
Feb. 10 1987 New Laneco shopping plaza planned. Easton Express p. B-1
Forks Township - Shopping
Center
Feb. 6 1987 New Laneco shopping plaza planned. Easton Express p. 1, illus
French Language April 5 1987
After school lessons in French. Taught in home of
a family in Palmer Township.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Girl Scouts March 8 1987 Celebrate 75th anniversary. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Grifo, Richard D. April 11 1987
Receives plaque from Pa. Domestic Relations
Association and Lafayette Trust Bank for his work
in realigning the domestic relations office after the
1984 embezzlement.
Easton Express p. C-9, illus
Handicapped Oct. 11 1987
Wheel chair of Ray Jackson was stolen. Replaced
by Young's Medical Equipment.
Easton Express p. B-1
Handicapped Oct. 13 1987
Wheel chair of Ray Jackson was stolen. Replaced
by Young's Medical Equipment.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Handicapped Oct. 9 1987
Wheel chair of Ray Jackson was stolen. Replaced
by Young's Medical Equipment.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Heritage Day Jan. 13 1987
Easton, Pa. celebrates its birthday with plans for
Heritage Day.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Heritage Day July 6 1987
Heritage Day, 1988 celebrations also marks
Easton's 100th anniversary of its founding.
Easton Express
p. 1
p. B-3, illus
Heritage Day June 28 1987
Celebration for 10th annual festival to feature
Ralph Archibald as Benjamin Franklin.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
High Point State Park April 12 1987
Located 60 miles North of Easton, Phillips area.
Park is tops among parks.
Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Holmes, Larry Jan. 9 1987
Moves his boxing events from Stabler Arena to
State Theater.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Holmes, Larry June 19 1987 Holds his annual Kids' Day. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Homeless Feb. 2 1987 Homeless women find shelter at local YWCA. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Homesteading Aug. 5 1987
Easton may bring back homesteading by selling
houses for 1 dollar.
Easton Express p. 1
Houses, Historic - Thompson,
William H.
Aug. 6 1987
House purchased in 1886, by Charles Kessler in
family 101 years, located at 326 Brodhead Street.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Hugh Moore Parkway Aug. 9 1987
2 mules - Copper and Jackson replace retirees
Jennie and Jesse. Party held at Canal Museum.
Easton Express
Hugh Moore Parkway July 12 1987 Canal festival draws huge crowds despite the heat. Easton Express p. B-8, illus
Italians Aug. 3 1987
Italian Day. Lou Reda honored with Italian-
American Award.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Jacobsburg May 3 1987
Virginia & Joseph Lopresti record history at site of
Henry's gun factory. To be honored by the
Jacobsburg Historical Society.
Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Kennedy Gardens July 1 1987
Owners file eviction notices. Complaints by
tenants.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Kennedy Gardens July 12 1987
Evictions show need for affordable housing in
Easton.
Easton Express p. B-1
Kennedy Gardens July 3, 8 1987 City seeks assistance for tenants. Easton Express p. B-1
Kennedy Gardens July 30 1987 Publics help sought in relocating tenants. Easton Express p. B-1
Kennedy Gardens July 6 1987 Tenants picket in Centre Square on Heritage Day. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Kennedy Gardens July 7 1987
Tenants plan legal strategy. Renovations to begin
in some apartments.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Kennedy Gardens July 9 1987
Owners, Bonnie and Theodore Kroemmelbein say
their investment has not paid off.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Kennedy Gardens June 10 1987
Housing resident receive eviction notices. New
owner to reburnish the units at new rates.
Easton Express p. A-4
Kennedy Gardens
June 11,
19, 26
1987
Housing resident receive eviction notices. New
owner to reburnish the units at new rates.
Easton Express p. B-1
Kennedy Gardens
June 2, 7,
15, 17
1987
Housing resident receive eviction notices. New
owner to reburnish the units at new rates.
Easton Express p. 1
Kessler Family Aug. 6 1987
Easton house, 326 Brodhead Street in family for
101 years.
Easton Express p. D-1, illus
Kirkpatrick, Jeanne June 11 1987
She could have beat the heat of Lafayette college.
Easton Express editorial.
Easton Express p. 4
Kirkpatrick, Jeanne June 15 1987
U.S. Rep Don Ritter denounces Lafayette faculty
for its protest of the commencement speaker.
Easton Express p. B-1
Kirkpatrick, Jeanne June 8 1987
She could have beat the heat of Lafayette college.
Easton Express editorial.
Easton Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Faculty Jan. 9 1987
Discussion of ex-teacher R. K. Mathews' tenure at
Lafayette. He is now employed at Lehigh
University.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Faculty May 29 1987
Degree for Jeanne L. Kirpatrick creates a
disagreement among the faculty.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Faculty May 3 1987
Degree for Jeanne L. Kirpatrick creates a
disagreement among the faculty.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Faculty May 31 1987
Degree for Jeanne L. Kirpatrick creates a
disagreement among the faculty.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Faculty Oct. 3 1987
Faculty says it did not aim to bar speaker Jeanne
Kirpatrick from the commencement.
Express p. 1
Lafayette College - Fraternities Aug. 27 1987
City closes 6 fraternities after inspection by health
and fire officials.
Express p. 1, illus.
Lafayette College - Graduation June 1 1987
1987 graduation ceremony lacks speaker, Jeanne
Kirpatrick
Express p.1, illus.
Lafayette College - Kirby Field
House
Aug. 2 1987
Local youngsters get lessons in basketball from
college coaches Pat Fisher & Koeff, etc.
Express p. B-8. illus.
Lafayette College - Libraries Oct. 11 1987
Dedicates new wing of library which is named the
William Simon Wing.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Lafayette College - Scholarships June 7 1987
Alumnus William E. Simon establishes a $50,000.
scholarship for economically-disadvantaged and
minority students.
Express p. B-1
Lafayette College - Students March 31 1987
Survey finds downtown Easton ignored by
students of the college.
Express p. B-1
Lafayette Rink April 20 1987 Changes name to Lafayette Hall Express
Landfills, Sanitary July 23 1987
Williams Township okays landfill expansion by
Chrin Co.
Express p. 1
Lehigh University Feb. 19 1987
Lehigh to establish the Iacocca Institute for
American Enterprise with Lee Iacocca to lead the
$40 million campaign. Located in the former
Homer Research Laboratories.
Express p. 1
Lehigh University - Stadium Oct. 25 1987
Ground breaking of the new Murray H. Goodman
Stadium costing $3.5 million .Located on the
Saucon Valley Campus.
Express p. D-7, illus.
Magna Carta March 25 1987 Coming to the Lehigh Valley. Easton Express p. 1
Martin's Creek - Banks Feb. 10 1987 Gunman hold up local bank. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Martin's Creek - Banks Feb. 14 1987 Gunman hold up local bank. Easton Express p. C-6
Mary Meuser Library Oct. 15 1987 Celebrates its 25th anniversary. Easton Express
p. B-1
p. B-4, illus
Merrill Creek April 12 1987
Construction of Dam in Harmony Township costin
217 million dollars.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Merrill Creek Feb. 9 1987 Reservoir may be finished on schedule. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Merton Wildlife Sanctuary Aug. 18 1987 Located in Williams Township. Easton Express p. A-12, illus
Models Jan. 26 1987
Easton native, Rick Stanley is a male model for
men's clothing advertisements.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Musikfest Aug. 23 1987
Held at Bethlehem. Created in 1983. An account
of its activities.
Easton Express p. B-1
Musikfest Aug. 28 1987
Held at Bethlehem. Created in 1983. An account
of its activities.
Easton Express p. B-1
NAACP Aug. 24 1987
Honors Deborah Wilson for her work with black
children.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Nazareth National Bank and
Trust Co.
Oct. 14 1987
Located a branch at Ferry and South 3rd Street in
Easton.
Easton Express p. B-1
Nazareth National Bank and
Trust Co.
Oct. 28 1987 Opened. Easton Express p. D-8, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Christian School June 11 1987
Founded in 1979. Account of its history. Has final
closing.
Easton Express p. B-4
Nazareth, Pa. - Mayors April 1 1987
Robert Reichard, last burgess and first Mayor is
honored.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - National Bank Feb. 25 1987
Nazareth National Bank to erect a bank building
on South Third Street next to Perkins Restaurant.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - National Bank March 12 1987
Nazareth National Bank to erect a bank building
on South Third Street next to Perkins Restaurant.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Nazareth, Pa. - Raceway Aug. 2 1987
To reopen auto racing. Opened 1968 with 1/8 mile
tract. Closed in 1970's due to bankruptcy.
Easton Express p. 1
Northampton, Pa. Oct. 19 1987
Roxy Theatre built in 1921. Description and
history.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northwest Territory
Bicentennial
July 26 1987
Pioneer marchers have a brief stay in Easton while
on their journey.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Palmer Township - Business April 15 1987
Business, Industrial & Profession Association
honors 4 persons: James Gischel, Bill Mutchler,
Barry Creger, Terry Schmoyer.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Palmer Township - Police Jan. 25 1987
Chief DiVietro who served for 25 years is honored
by Easton High School with a portrait.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Palmer Township - Police Oct. 13 1987 Show off new police station. Easton Express p. B-3
Palmer Township - Police
Department
March 9 1987
Police officials say they had no input in the
building of the new police building.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Pastoral Institute of the Lehigh
Valley
June 17 1987
To close its doors after 20 years of service. Had
offices in Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, and Slate
Belt.
Easton Express p. B-1
Pen Argyl, Pa. May 31 1987
Marjorie May runs annual garage sale to raise
money for the Peace Corps' work in Africa.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pets April 17 1987
City offer rabies shots at a discount rate for
animals at city garage.
Easton Express p. B-1
Phillipsburg School District Aug. 14 1987 Supt. Judith Smith resigns. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg School District Aug. 18 1987 Supt. Judith Smith resigns. Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. March 1 1987
Starts a revitalization program. 2 businesses start
renovations.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - School
District
July 10 1987
Coach Rick Thompson apologizes to a board
member. Re-elected as wrestling coach.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - School
District
June 2 1987
Board fires Rick Thompson, coach despite protests
by sports fans.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - School
District
Oct. 13 1987
Ex-Supt., Judith Smith takes post at East
Stroudsburg University.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Pocono Central Catholic High
School
Oct. 27 1987
Located in Paradise Township, Monroe County, to
close.
Easton Express p. A-10, illus
Poconos May 10 1987 Relaxing retreats in Poconos feature quaint time. Easton Express p. F-1, illus
Princess Doe July 15 1987
Body of girl found, July 15, 1982 still unknown.
Buried in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Blairstown, N.J.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
ProJeCt July 23 1987
Wilson woman names new director - Marynell
Strunk to start on August 3.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Quilting June 22 1987
National Quilting Association has show at
Lafayette College.
Easton Express p. B-8, illus
Quilting June 25 1987
National Quilting Association has show at
Lafayette College.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Radio Station WSRR-AM June 7 1987
Located in Washington, N.J. and owned by 2
women.
Easton Express p. E-1, illus
Raubsville, Pa. - Churches Oct. 3 1987
St. Peter's Lutheran Church observes its centennial
anniversary of the building of the church. Jan. 22,
1887 was dedication of the building.
Easton Express p. B-8, illus
Reda, Lou Aug. 3 1987
Lou Reda honored with Italian-American Day
Award.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Roads - Route 22 Aug. 18 1987 Rumble strips to be placed on the road. Easton Express p. 1
Roads - Route 22 Aug. 6 1987 Mayor Panto offers plan to make Route 22 safer. Easton Express p. 1
Roseto, Pa. Aug. 19 1987 To celebrate 75th anniversary. To start August 21. Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Roseto, Pa. Aug. 24 1987 To celebrate 75th anniversary. To start August 21. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Roseto, Pa. Aug. 9 1987 To celebrate 75th anniversary. To start August 21. Easton Express p. B-7, illus
Roseto, Pa. July 20 1987
94th annual religious celebration of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel to be held on the grounds of the Pius X
High School.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Roseto, Pa. July 21 1987
94th annual religious celebration of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel to be held on the grounds of the Pius X
High School.
Easton Express p. B-4
Roseto, Pa. May 28 1987
Creates own flag for its diamond jubilee of 75
years.
Easton Express p. B-4, illus
Rosewood Court Jan. 8 1987
Plans for construction on a 1.7 acre tract land
overlooking Lehigh River South of Washington
Street near the Praxis building; also a 2-6 acre
tract North of Washington Street.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Rosewood Court July 16 1987
Site in Courthouse area, 4-3 acre development at
Washington, Union, South Fifth and Lehigh Streets
gets okay from city council. To cost $12 million.
Easton Express p. B-3
Rosewood Court Oct. 8 1987
To cost $2 million; located on Washington, Union,
Lehigh, and South 5th Streets.
Easton Express p. B-1
Alpha, NJ - Fire Companies May 19 1988
Volunteer Fire Company to celebrate 75th
anniversary.
Easton Express p. A-10, illus.
Bangor, PA - Memorial Day
Observance.
May 31,
1988.
1988
Lt. Col. Herbert Frye has placed a wreath on his
friend's grave for 50 years. His friend, Lt. Harold
Dietz died Sept. 11, 1938.
Easton Express p. B - 1, illus.
Belfast - Hartman's Two
Restaurant.
Oct. 24,
1988
1988 No description Morning Call p. A - 1
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Library
May 10,
1988
1988
Bethlehem Township signs contract for service
with Bethlehem Public Library.
Easton Express p. B-1
Bethlehem Township, PA -
Library
May 13,
1988
1988
Bethlehem Township has an unnamed "angel"
who may build a library for the township.
Easton Express p.1
Business - Bethlehem Steel June 17 1988
Bethlehem Steel Corporation dedicates its
modernized mill.
Easton Express p.B-1
Business - Bethlehem Steel May 12 1988
Bethlehem Steel leases space in Martin Tower to
Union Pacific.
Easton Express p.B-3 illus.
Business - Bookstores May 6 1988
Books on the Square, located in the Alpha
Building. Operated by Israel Mater. Sells first
editions and old books dating to the 16th century.
Also owns Hive Publishing Company.
Easton Express p.B-8 illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. Feb. 27 1988 Celebrates its 155th anniversary Express p. J-4, illus.
Business - Martin Guitar Co. May 16 1988 Strikers halt workers Express p. 17, illus.
Business - Pfizer & Co. Oct. 5 1988
"Pfizer Inc. has been in Easton since 1962." History
of Pfizer Inc. 1849-Oct. 5, 1988.
Express p. B-4
Business - Printing Feb. 27 1988
Sheridan Printing located at 1425 3rd Ave., Alpha,
NJ, was started in 1956.
Express p. I-6
Clock June 19 1988
Clock located on Mrthampton Street in front of
Orrs store replaced and repaired after damaged
by Lanta bus in December.
Express p. B-1, illus.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission
June 29 1988
Commission oks a toll increase across Delaware
River Bridge. As of July 12, toll rises from 15 cents
to 25 cents, etc other charges
Express p. 1
Doctors 28 May 1988
Obituary of Dr. Norman S. Reiter, podiatist in
Easton for 38 years.
Express-Times P. A-6, illus.
Dorney Park May 14 1988 Opens with a military theme Express p. B-1, illus.
Easton Post Office- Parking June 19 1988
Officials plan to create more Parking by
demolishing nearby buildings.
Easton Express B-1 illus
Eddyside Park June 17, 21 1988 Easton plans another pool at the park. Easton Express p. B-1
Freemansburg May 19 1988
Bridge connecting Freemansburg and Bethlehem
to be replaced by Pa. Dept. of Transportation.
Easton Express p. B-3
Housing - Kennedy Gardens May 29 1988
An account of the Complex and its history.
Tenants forced to move. New owners to revive
apartments and named the complex Lehigh
Manor.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Martin's Creek - Churches Oct. 16 1988 Martin's Creek Presbyterian Church. Call p. E-1
Memorial Day May 26 1988 Observances in the area. Easton Express p. C-1
Memorial Day May 29 1988 Observances in the area. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Mother Teresa June 17 1988
Plans visit on June 13 to the National Blue Army
Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in
Washington, N.J.
Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Mother Teresa May 13 1988
Plans visit on June 13 to the National Blue Army
Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in
Washington, N.J.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Mustaches June 19 1988 Local men noted for their whiskers. Easton Express p. C-1, illus
Parking May 13 1988
Handicapped parking now eliminated from
downtown Easton.
Easton Express p. B-3
Paxinosa Inn June 23 1988
Formally opened July 3, 1888 at 8 o'clock City
Corney Band to play.
Easton Express p. A-4
Pen Argyl, Pa. - Library May 10 1988
Library station sponsored by the Bangor Public
Library. Closed due to lack of funds.
Easton Express p. B-3
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Mall May 4 1988 Phillips town council clears way for the mall. Easton Express p. 1
Poliner Family June 26 1988 Poliner Family. Express p. C1, C2
Postal Service-Pa. Easton June 13 1988 Easton Post Office- Help it or lose it. Easton Express P. B-3
Recreation - Recycling Project May 19 1988 Easton to start the program. Easton Express p. 1
Riverside Park June 18 1988
Plans for its renovations as endorsed by Easton
planners are not acceptable by some residents.
Easton Express p. B-5
Roseto, Pa. May 2 1988
Account of the Guida's family. Husband and wife
serve the community together.
Easton Express p. B-6, illus
Sports - Radio Shows May 1 1988
Valley radio stations get new sports talk shows.
Jeff Moeller of WEEX & Dick Hammer of WEST.
Easton Express p. E-4, illus
Stockertown, Pa. June 27 1988
Places cornerstone on new municipal building on
Main Street. Building also houses post office.
Easton Express p. B-2, illus
Williams Township June 23 1988
Residents hoping the growth plan will keep the
township rural.
Easton Express p. B-1
A & D. Tile Feb. 28 1989 Remodels upper floor as possible artists lift. Easton Express F - 6
Beattytown, N.J. Jan. 25 1989
Historic recognition sought for village in Warren
County, N.J.
Easton Express pg. B-1, illus.
Business - Koh-I-Noor
Rapidograph Inc.
Jan. 27 1989 Adds new addition in Greenwich Township, NJ Express p.B-1, illus.
Business - Lawyers Jan. 14 1989
Obituary of Elias W. Spengler, former district
attorney
Express p. C-6
Business - Mack Printing Co. Jan. 13 1989
Sold by Paul E. Mack. Founded in 1902. Employs
about 700.
Express p. B-2
Business - Milk Jan. 14 1989
Lehigh Valley Dairies, Inc. plant in Allentown to
close after 40 years.
Express p. 1
Churches - Lutheran - Zion,
Oldwick, N.J.
Jan. 14 1989
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Rte. 517 &
Church St. celebrates 275th birthday.
Easton Express p. A-10
Columbus Statue Jan. 27 1989 Picture of statue and free bridge-night scene Easton Express B-1 Illus.
Dwellings May 11 1989 Brochure pinpoints house tour highlights Express p. C-1
Easton, City of - Police Dept. June 4 1989 Photo of personnel. 1985 Easton Express p. B-8
Eddyside Park May 20 1989 Park plans a facelift. Easton Express p. B-5, illus
Gracedale - Golf Pond Jan. 27 1989 Fills in pond - no longer home for the geese. Easton Express p. B-r, illus
Greenwich, Twp., N.J. March 5 1989 Greenwich Twp. Express p. B-8
Grifo, Richard D. Jan. 23 1989
Ends full-time tenure in judgeship. Attains age of
70.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Grifo, Richard D. Jan. 24 1989
Bar Association of Northampton County has
ceremony marking his retirement.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Homeless Jan. 23 1989
Shelter moving form Salvation Army building to
College Hill Presbyterian Church.
Easton Express p. B-1
Homeless Jan. 26 1989 Concert to benefit homeless at church. Easton Express p. B-1
Ku Klux Klan May 25 1989
Rally planned in Williams Township on Heritage
Day.
Easton Express p. B-2
Lafayette College - Libraries May 20 1989
David B. Skillman Library receives $200,000
bequest from Floyd Zulli.
Easton Express p. 1
Laub Family June 23 1989 Obituary of Dr. Irene Laub Express p. A-12
Laub Family Oct. 3 1989 NCC lounge renamed for late Dr. Irene F. Laub. Express p. A-6
Mariton Oct. 31 1989 Wild life sanctuary in Williams Township. Express p. B-3, illus
Minsi Lake
Jan. 16 &
17
1989
Lake owned by Pa. Fish Commission and
maintained by County. 4 people drowned by
walking out on the ice.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Northampton County Medical
Society
Jan. 27 1989
Honors physicians for 50 years of service: Dr. Ella
Auch; Dr. James J. Olney; Dr. George S. Barrett; Dr.
Frederick T. Clarke.
Easton Express p. A-9, illus
Oldwock, N.J. Jan. 14 1989
Zion Evan Lutheran Church celebrates 275th
birthday.
Easton Express p. A-10, illus
Palmer Township - Recreation
Board
May 20 1989
Board's payment to official, James Spagnola raises
ethic issues.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Bridges Jan. 18 1989 Repairs on Black Bridge will tie-up traffic in Spring. Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Library May 5 1989 Library board backs regional facility. Easton Express p. B-1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Mall June 20 1989
Expected to open this year. An account of the
plans.
Easton Express p. B-1, illus
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Town Hall May 24 1989
Bid to move town hall fails when officials refused
to pay for $1,200 study.
Easton Express p. B-1
Quintuplets Jan. 13 1989
Born to Phillipsburg couple - Brian and Rolanda
Martino. 2 girls, 3 boys.
Easton Express p. 1
Ritter, Don Jan. 18 1989
U.S. Representative's former campaign manager,
Jerome Kendrachuck, indicted for theft of $10,000
funds.
Easton Express p. 1, illus
Sher, Jack May 24 1989
Cited for his work as a volunteer. Named
outstanding volunteer senior citizen.
Easton Express p. C-4, illus
Trolley Transportation May 8 1989
Looking Back: Trolley Buffs Conduct a Trip into
Past
Express p. A-10
Wars - World War II Dec. 28 1989 "We remember …World War II" Easton Express A 8-9
Wilson Borough Jan. 11 1989
Council plans to consolate Borough offices under
new roof.
Easton Express p. B-3, illus
Business - Bethlehem
Corporation
Sept. 9 1990 Bethlehem Corporation Easton Express p.A-6
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Oct. 7 1990 I-R primes plant for the future. Easton Express p. A-1 ill.
Business - Pfizer & Co. June 3 1990 After sale, Pfizer eyes area growth. Express p. A-5
Crater, Joseph Force Aug. 5 1990 Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York Easton Express P. 1 A-4
Easton, City of - Fire
Department - Stations - South
Side
Sept. 24 1990 Picking a site for a fire station
Easton Free Press
(semi-weekly ed.)
p. 6
Home for Aged Women July 1 1990 Old Folks at Home. Express p. C-1, illus
Home for Aged Women July 1 1990 Old Folks at Home: Elderly Women have a Refuge. Express p. C-7, illus
Merchants National Bank of
Bangor
Oct. 14 1990
With confidence in community: as investors back
new banks, Bangor celebrates a centennial.
Express p. D-14
Business - Cement Industry April 7 1992
Keystone Cement burns up the field to win Joe
Isuzu award.
Easton Express p. B-1
Collier, Dennis Jan. 9 1992 Of Flicksville "He finds freedom in carving wood"
Morning Call,
Neighbors,
Zone 6, P.1
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission
Jan. 19 1992 no details Express-Times p. I ff
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission
Jan. 20 1992 No details Express-Times
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission
Jan. 21 1992 No details Express-Times
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission
Jan. 22 1992 No details Express-Times
Easton Area Industrial Land
Development Co.
Feb. 23 1992 Easton group celebrates 30 years of jobs,
progress.
Express-Times p. A-8, illus
Easton, City of - Streets Feb. 3 1992 The real story of the Easton streets Express-Times p. 1f
Environment Feb. 23 1992
Book paints bleak environmental picture of Lehigh
Valley.
Express-Times p. B-2
Gournet, Geoffroy Jan. 5 1992 "Taking his best shot" firearms engraver. Morning Call
Marhefka, Joe Jan. 12 1992 Gridiron Great is picture of modesty. Easton Sunday Call p. 6, illus
Swick, Thomas Jan. 3 1992 Author Unquiet Days . Express-Times p. F14, F16
Theaters - State Theater Jan. 26 1992
A new broom: State Theater director is committed
to building anew.
Morning Call
Bartosh, Larry Feb. 22 1993 "Bangor sculptor inspired by surroundings". Morning Call p. B4.
Boyd, Julianne Mamana Jan. 10 1993 Julianne Mamana Boyd Express-Times p. D-1, illus.
Moyer, Jane April 22 1993 Sertoma cites former head of city library. Express p. C-7, illus
Wagener, David April 11 1993 Monument marks influential Easton Family. Express-Times p. B-5
Carbon County, PA - Jim Thorpe Oct. 10 1994 Asa Packer mansion Morning Call p. B-1
Carbon County, PA - Jim Thorpe Oct. 11 1994 Asa Packer mansion Morning Call p. B-1
Carbon County, PA - Jim Thorpe Oct. 12 1994 Asa Packer mansion Morning Call p. B-1
Churches - Lutheran - Zion,
Oldwick, N.J.
Aug. 19 1994
Hunterdon County congregation celebrates 280
years in the new world. Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Oldwidk, N.J.
Easton Express p. A-13
Janney, Rebecca Price Aug. 18 1994
Phillipsburg author of young adult mystery series
featuring Heather Reed.
Morning Call p. B-3
Jim Thorpe - Asa Packer
Mansion
Oct. 10, 11,
12
1994 Asa Packer Mansion. Morning Call p. B-1
March, Francis Andrew March 1 1994 "Marching along to a true sound." Express-Times p. B-1, illus
Monroe County, Pa. -
Tobyhanna Township
July 5 1994 Lost lakes. Morning Call p. D-1
Packer, Asa
Oct. 10, 11,
12
1994 Asa Packer Mansion. Morning Call p. B-1
Plainfield Township,
Northampton Co., PA
May 10 1994
Dr. Lee R. Graver donates land in Plainfield to
Moravian College for aboretum.
Morning Call p. D-1
Upper Mt. Bethel Township July 19 1994 Union school restoration. Morning Call p. B-3
Washington Township,
Northampton County., PA
April 28 1994 Article on Greenwalk Trout Hatchery. Morning Call
Weller, Carl Oct. 3 1994 Died. Easton Express
Weller, Carl Oct. 3 1994 Obit. Easton Express p. A-1
Weller, Carl Oct. 5 1994 Services. Easton Express p. B-9
Haidt, John Valentine April 27 1995 Moravian artist. Morning Call p. B9
Easton Library Association Nov. 30 1996
"The Easton Library Association begs to call
attention to the fact that it has recently added a
number of new books to its shelves, comprising
some of the latest works of fiction and general
literature.A visit to the library will well repay the
lover of
Easton Express E-T A2
Easton Library Association Oct. 2 1996
The first annual meeting of the Easton Library
Association was held last evening. The association
took possession of the library Thursday March 6.
The daily visitors to the library have averaged 50,
and 300 to 400 books have been loaned weekly."
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