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JULY 13-19, 2023
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NASD Administration visits Atlas Museum
Looking by Back Ed Pany Twin County Fair
On June 8 the Northampton Area School District Administration staff visited the Atlas Cement Museum. They were able to learn the heritage of the area’s cement industry within the school district community.
Northampton Borough Council Agrees to remove sign blocking Historic Roxy Theatre marquee By KERI LINDENMUTH Richard Wolfe, owner of the historic Roxy Theatre for over 50 years, appeared before the Northampton Borough Council during their meeting on Thursday, July 6 to express concerns over a large crosswalk warning signal erected in front of the theatre’s famous marquee. The flashing sign alerts pedestrians to a crosswalk at 20th and Main streets. However, it blocks what Wolfe said is the most photographed theatre marquee in the
country and a source of pride to the borough. “[The sign is] distracting to the historical nature of the Roxy Theatre,” he told council in a statement. “Do not take...away from something that is so important here to so many people.” Wolfe passed out photographs showing the sign blocking the marquee. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. said he was “flabbergasted” upon seeing the photos. “It is obtrusive,” he said. “This
theatre is world-known. It puts Northampton on the map.” Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst explained that all crosswalks must be legal and have appropriate signage; otherwise, the borough can be liable if a pedestrian is injured. The crosswalk was put there as a courtesy several decades ago but never made “official.” Public Works installed signage to make it legal. However, Brobst, Wolfe and Continued on page 7
Do any of our loyal readers remember the old Twin County Fair? The fair was held on the grounds of Lappawinzo Fish and Game Protective Association in Allen Township. Mr. Greg Peters gave a rare copy of a 1939 fair audit to Larry Oberly, of Northampton Area Historical Society. The audit lets us look back at costs in 1939, a Depression year. The fair was incorporated as the Twin County Agricultural Association in 1935. The Lappawinzo was the sponsor. At the time, it was the largest one-day fair in the state and drew large crowds. A fair poster states, “Fair Thursday, Sept. 16, 1939. N.H.S. Band concert afternoon and evening. Roving cowboys, evening. Horseshoe pitching contest. Continental Dance Orchestra, evening, sponsored by Lehigh Furniture Factory. Log sawing contest. Agricultural displays.” When this writer was a student at Northampton High School in the 1950s, the fair was very popular. School was dismissed at noon, so we could attend the fair. We walked to the fair and had a fun day. The audit will shock our younger readers- a contrast from current fairs! • Entertainment: $111 • Fair judges: $12.55 • Police and watchmen: $54
Old ad from the Cement News • Premium prices: $449.75 • Postage telephone: $5 • Advertising: $153.60 • Rental of field: $60 • Program printing: $198.10 • Tent rental: $30 • Poultry house: $100.98 • Dining room supplies: $337.90 Here is a list of some receipts. • Most profitable, beer stand: Continued on page 2
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P hoto of the M onth C ontest JULY THEME: WATER
SEND photos OF WATER TO cstroh@homenewspa.com Include: Photographer’s name, description of photo, date & location taken Deadline: JULY 24 • Winner featured in JULY 27 issue of The Home News