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Double homicide committed in North Catasauqua Borough Submitted by TROOPER BRANOSKY The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M Major Case Team, in cooperation with the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, is investigating a double homicide that occurred at 1106 Railroad St. in the North Catasauqua Borough. On Thursday, September 14 at approximately 11:22 a.m., offi-
cers from the North Catasauqua Borough Police Department were dispatched to 1106 Railroad St. Upon arrival, they were met by distraught extended family members who had discovered both a 39-year-old mother and a 16-yearold daughter deceased in the residence. Upon consultation with the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, it was deter-
mined the Pennsylvania State Police would lead the investigation. The Northampton County Coroner, Zachary Lysek, pronounced the 39-year-old victim, Rosalyn Siobal Glass, deceased at 1:11 p.m. and the 16-year-old victim, Rianna Lynn Glass, deceased at 1:12 p.m., with the cause of death ruled “sharp force injuries” Continued on page 2
Becky’s Drive-In to present ‘School Days in Lehigh Township’
St. Paul's UCC, photo courtesy of Larry Oberly In this third column, Larry Oberly and this writer are sharing some information about Dr. Haff’s impact on the area. The material was graciously given to Mr. Oberly for the Northampton Area Historical Society by Mr. Scott Haff, great-grandson of Dr. Charles Haff. The doctor had many speaking engagements. In reading some of his speeches, one can see his philosophy of life and his concern for patients and the communities the Haff Hospital served. Following are some interesting remarks the doctor made to various groups: Speaking to the graduate nurs-
es at the Haff Hospital, his theme was “the successful road is friendship.” He said, “You must be friendly to yourself, your patients, the doctors, other nurses with whom you work and with their God if you hope to make a success of your chosen profession.” To a business club, he stated, “A person must see himself. He must see himself in relation to others, and he must see himself in relation to his creator.” To a high school class, he said, “Remember that the clean life is the greatest, the only way and Continued on page 2
Submitted by CINDY DEPPE On Sunday, September 24, Becky’s Drive-In will feature “School Days in Lehigh Township,” a black and white film by the drive-in’s founder, William “Becky” Beck. Becky documented one- and two-room schoolhouses throughout Lehigh Township between 1946 and 1956. This fascinating look at school life during the good old days was digitized to view on the big movie screen at Becky’s Drive-In and will begin at 7:15 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Also included in the screening is a color with sound film from 1956 of the “new” elementary school being built. The film lasts approximately two hours and includes narration by former students and teachers at the different schools filmed in Lehigh Township. Some highlights include: 16 different school buildings, teachers giving lessons to their students, singing, sports, daily exercises, lunchtime, recess and Joe
Two-room schoolhouse in Treichlers, 1940s. Photo courtesy of Cindy Deppe Gasper the milkman. Most of the former students and all the teachers that narrated the film have since passed away, however their voices will live on in this September 24 showing of “School Days in Lehigh Township,” on what would have been William “Becky” Beck’s 114th birthday. The refreshment stand will be open serving hot food and snacks. A $10 per adult donation will be accepted at the gate
to benefit the Lehigh Township Historical Society, to help maintain the Indianland one-room schoolhouse.
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