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JANUARY 2-8, 2025
Looking by Back Ed Pany American Legion: Part 2 of 2
American Legion home; photo courtesy of Larry Oberly Today, we are at the Fred A. Snyder American Legion Post 353 on Dewey Avenue in Northampton. Mr. Ronnie Guynn, of the Legion, is showing us some of their historical material for our research. The Legion Post was organized after World War I. A group of World War I veterans held a meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Washington Avenue, now a parking lot of the Schisler Funeral Home. They applied for a charter which was granted in October 1919. The first Commander was S. Clyde Frankenfield, Principal of Northampton High School when it was located at 18th and Lincoln Avenue. The Legion Post was named to honor Fred A. Snyder, a vet-
eran killed in action in World War I. The Legion was able to purchase a solid stone home on Main Street for the Post headquarters. Later, the building was the former Ellis Funeral Home. In 1921, an auxiliary was organized at the Post. The president of the auxiliary was Beatrice Santee. The auxiliary did admirable work in supporting the military during World War II. In 1929 and 1939, the Legion hosted a large Armistice Day Celebration (today Veterans Day) with fellow Legionaries from other posts. The events were so successful, the members decided there was a need for a new headquarters. Continued on page 2
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Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech students Transform vintage vehicle into Showstopping EV By KERI LINDENMUTH Bethlehem Area VocationalTechnical School is no stranger to innovation. The school’s 1,300 high school students excel in 27 programs of study, from culinary and construction to healthcare and manufacturing. However, the school’s automotive technology program has gained national recognition over the past year as two talented students turned a vintage classic into a piece of cutting-edge technology. “We are always innovating and trying new things,” said Supervisor of Career & Technical Programs Michael Galler. “And Adam Lazarchak [Executive Director] wanted to be the first at something.” With the rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), school administrators turned their atten-
Spencer Parker and Braiden Binder tion to the automotive technology program. While other schools have had students work on EVs, BAVTS wanted to challenge their students to build one.
“We wanted to make a showpiece,” continued Galler. Faculty met with two California-based EV companies, includContinued on page 6
State police investigate Route 22 car crash Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M-Fogelsville Crime Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on Monday, Dec. 16. On Monday, Dec. 16 at approximately 11:30 a.m., troopers were advised of a suicidal male who was traveling into Pennsylvania from New Jersey. Troopers observed the male operating a BMW X-5, traveling westbound on Route 22 and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle fled from troopers.
Troopers pursued the BMW onto local roads and then back onto Route 22, where the fleeing vehicle crashed and caught fire on Route 22 westbound, at mile marker 316.7, in South Whitehall Township. The operator was ejected from the vehicle and was immediately treated at the scene by troopers for self-inflicted injuries to his body. The operator was transported from the scene to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest for his injuries. The Pennsylvania State Police
Troop M Fogelsville Crime Unit is the lead investigator for this incident. Assisting at the scene were Bethlehem Patrol Unit, Fogelsville Patrol Unit, Cetronia Fire Department, Greenawalds Fire Department and Universal Medical Response.
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