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DECEMBER 19-25, 2024
Photo of the Month: Holiday Cheer
A Longwood Gardens Christmas, by Kara Campbell
A night of carols, cocoa and Christmas at the annual Kreidersville Covered Bridge Tree lighting ceremony By SAVANNAH BROWN Allen Township's annual tree lighting ceremony brought warmth, joy and community spirit to the historic Kreidersville Covered Bridge on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14. Despite the chill in the air, families and friends gathered together
to kick off the holiday season in a picturesque setting. The evening began with the glow of a crackling old-fashioned bonfire, where attendees enjoyed steaming cups of hot cocoa and an assortment of homemade Continued on page 3
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CHRISTINA THOMAS On Saturday, Dec. 14, volunteers were at Fairview Cemetery on Community Drive, Moorestown, to honor our local veterans as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. The weather was chilly but over 100 volunteers were in attendance to lay 307 wreaths. As each wreath was placed on the gravestone, the veteran’s name was said out loud and was thanked for their service to our country. It’s a small act that goes a long way toward keeping the memory of our veterans alive. This was our fourth year at Fairview Cemetery and each year it has grown; our first year we just had 100 wreaths and a few volunteers. With 310 wreaths sponsored, we had complete coverage for each veteran to receive a wreath for the first time. Wreaths Across America celebrates the mission to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. In 2024, there were over 4,900 locations and 3.5 million wreaths placed throughout the United States. Once again, this year the American Heritage Girl Troop 0812 assisted during the ceremoContinued on page 11
Northampton. The Legion graciously allowed us to look through their inventory of artifacts for any historical information we could use in our research. The American Legion was organized after “The Great War,” World War I. The war ended in November 1918. Large numbers of men and Fred A. Snyder; photo a few women served in the courtesy of Larry Oberly military during the war. Afstaged the largest parade in ter the war, the community of Northampton up to that time. Northampton decided to welThere was also a dinner for vetcome the veterans home with erans, a memorial service for a program planned for Oct. 15 veterans who lost their lives and 16. The year was 1919. during the war, giant fireworks The program started with a and a Northampton versus Memorial Day address in the Catasauqua baseball game. Northampton High School Our Legion is named afauditorium. The speaker was ter Fred A. Snyder, who was Chaplain John Zelie. In his born in Triechlers on May 22, address, Zelie spoke of the 1888. He was a resident of bravery and courage of the soldiers on the battlefield. The Continued on page 8 program consisted of many other activities. One fea83rd Year, Issue No. 51 ture was several boxing bouts www.homenewspa.com which took place on what is today the NAA athletic complex. One bout spotlighted “Johnny the Siegfried Bearcat Herman.” The borough also USPS 248-700
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