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PAGESIXTEEN PKone 2263 POTT3TOWN MERCURY, PO Fall and Winter Season of Century Club Opens With Luncheon Meeting on Oct. 6 -Thft club of Pottstown open its Fall and Winter season a luncheon at the Brookside Country club, Wednesday, October 6-at 12:30 o'clock. Dr. Yale S. Nathanson, of eminent lecturer and author of numerous articles and books has been, procured as the speaker.

He member of the faculty of the Temple, the staff of University hospital and the American Psychological association served in the two past wars. The arrangements for the lunch- con, which promises to be an outstanding event, have been planned by the program committee, the hospitality committee and the decorating committee. The planning of the program is under'the direction of Gruber, program chairman; Mrs. F. M.

Haiston, Mrs. James Wendell, Mrs. Seawell, Mrs. Sidney Pollock, Mrs, Arthur C. Palmer, 'Mrs, Charles Bentz, Allen Irey and Mrs.

Charles A. Baylor. THE DETAILS. OF -the luncheon are under the direction of the chau 'man of hospitality, co-chairman, Mrs. Ernest Kulp.

Assisting are: Mrs. Benjamin Mrs. Harold Cadmus, Mrs. Ancona, Mrs. Howard Bartholomew, Mrs.

William Bauer- Mrs. Burtis Hallock, Mrs. Mrs." Sweitzer; Mrs. C. S.

Stauffer, Mrs. Stanley Gros.s, Mrs Lloyd Miller; Mrs. Herman Maack and Mrs. Daniel; The decorating of the club house -will be attended, to by.the' chairman decorations, Troutman, -and Mrs: Maurice Mosheim, The aides are Walter Neiman, Mrs. Wilmer; Knight; Mrs; Ernest V.

Hunter, Mrs. Samuel Gingrich, Mrs. Thomas Powicfc, Mrs. Russell Tyson, C. C.

Burdan, Mrs. Roy Mrs. Arthur Kepner, Mrs. Howard Bartholomew, Mrs. John Mrs.

Irvin W. March, Mrs. Harry L. Christman, Mrs. Edward D.

Gudebrod, Mrs. David Pollock, Mrs. C. W. Hancox, and Mrs.

Harry Keene. Mrs, Carson C. Potter, newly elected preside. Members are privileged to bring, guests. YOUR BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARIES THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER'.

30, 1948 VtfFnrvMnc WEDDINGS TODAY'S HOROSCOPE PLEASANT SURPRISES are Indl- for the prosperous, with beneficial, changes and travel. The day betokens interest In intellectual pursuits. Also the traits of discrimination, diplomacy, industriousness, ambition, oripinaUty. Yon can be very successful, enjoy hearty good health, look after your own interests ably. Mrs.

Grace Badman Becomes Bride of Edwin J. Clements Mrs. "Grace of Schwenlmlle, became the bride of -Mr. Edwin J. at a recent ceremony performed-by the Rev.

E. pastor-of St. John's Lutheran, church, 'Sumneytown, 'where -the wedding took place. The bride Is the daughter of Mrs. Christopher Hunsberger, Souderton.

Miss Stella KJ Sowers was pianist and Mrs. John Hunsberger sang, "The Lord's Prayer." The church was decorated with flowers and palms. Mrs. Badman was attired in a form fitting frostmann grey suit trimmed with, gun metal diamond cut beads, and her accessories were gray and blue. Her corsage consisted of white Maid of honor, Miss Grace E.

daughter of the bride, of Schwenkville; was attired in a suit of soft mauve'gabardine accessories. She wore a corsage of gardenias. BEST MAN -for-the-bridegroom. was a son of the bride, Mr. 'James H.

Nesbitt, Philadelphia: Mrs. Hunsberger, mother of the bride, was attired in black and white dress with matching accessories and a corsage.of gardenias. After a reception at the. home of Mr. Powler and Clements-left on a.

wedding Bermuda. For traveling, the bride chose a navy blue-suit with black.accessories. Mrs. is self-employed; at beauty shop in bridegroom is a -Naval. engineer, a veteran of War' a member of the Michael 'Arnold Masonic lodge in Philadelphia" and at the present time is a marine and stationery Today Henrietta L.

and Harrietta L. McLaughlin, twin daughters of Mrs. Irene a i Schwenkville RD 1, aged 14 years. Daly Schurr, son of Mr. and Mrs.

V. Dale Schurr, seven Pearl Murray, Pottstown Landing. George "Quinter, son of Mrs. Walnut street, aged seven years. i Mrs.

Josephine 619 Walnut street. Joan: Llewellyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Llewellyn, 18 East Oxenford, son. of and Oxenf ord 'Dbuglassville 2.

Jerome. Henry sen of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Markoski, Schwenkville RD 1. Betty Jane Herner, daughter and" Mrs.

Irvin Herner, 549 Lincoln avenue. Edward Richards, son of Mr. and Ralph V. 427 Chestnut street. tf A Donald'; Scheffey; son and Mrs.

James Potts- 4i Annetta Mayberry, daughter of 'Mr. -end Mrs. -Oliver. Mayberry 74 Manatawny street. Kenneth R.

Wensel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Wensel, 438 High street. California Bride Paul Chappie, son "of Mr.

and. Mrs. Paul Chappie, 244 South street. Carolyn E. Rosen, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Rosen, 8 Farmington cdurt. Carol Young, daughter of Mrs. Anna Saylor, 1226 Maple street. -Joanne Louise Mace, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George K. Mace, 440 King'street. Robert Corbett, son of Mr. 'and Mrs.

Allen Corbett, 32 East street. 513 Center Yesterday Henry Joseph Yanocha of and Mrs. Henry Yanocha aged four years. Social Calendai Central Parent-Teacher association Open house for the afternoon session of school in the Washington and Jackson buildings. All parents of children invited, members of the PTA or not.

a West "Vincent Housewives' league-Visitation today at the Valley. Forge General hospital. Members meet in Plight-own at 1 o'clock. A Rupert Parent-Teacher association Musical tea this afternoon in the school building at 2 o'clock. Save Money Red Cedar Chips Paul Kilburn Pet House Chestr.at and York Sts.

Phone 717 Mrs! Alverta Wilhelm Conducts Devotionals Mrs. Alverta Wilhelm- was in charge of devotions-' of the Rainbow Evangelical Congregational Sunday school when the class met. Tuesday night'at the home of Mrs. Josephine Hoffman, .619 street. with-the devotions were Mrs.

Mildred Mrs. Grace Hook and Mrs. 'Henrietta -Endy. -i Plans discussed for a rummage sale on 'Oct. 13.

Also under discussion was the tureen social for the families, of the class, members with Nov. 4 scheduled as the ten-: ative 'date. Mrs. Elizabeth Rohland, chairman of the social committee will be in charge. Following the business meeting a birthday social honored the recent birthday of Mrs.

Hoffman, with a large cake bearing candles and other refreshments served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. James Yost, Oct. 27. "In Long Beacfi, re-" cently, Miss Angela Dicarlo (above), San Luis Oluspo, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles DeCarlo, 258 North York street, became the' bride of Mr. Robert D. Ladd, of San Francisco. The couple will reside in San Marguerita.

Angela'Dicarlo Is Bride Of San Francisco Man Of. Interest to friends and relatives here, will be the wedding of Miss San Luisj Oluspo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'Charles DeCarlo, 258 North York street, to Mr. Robert D.

Ladd, of San a year ago Miss Dicarlo resided in 'Fottstown, when she left for to TWA. airlines. The double ring ceremony was in Wedding chapel, Long Beach, with the" chapel. For the occasion the'bride -chose a dark green dress with white hat-and black She carried; small bouquet of: begonias. only "attendant was Mirs: Melissa of bridegroom, who appeared in a light dress carried a bouquet of yellow the bridegroom- was his Jay B.

Ladd. wedding followed nationally knownu Berry farm, 'after wnicti; the left for a Yoseniite tional now in Miss Dicarlo- is of Pottstown" High 'schOoli while-: the bridegroom is now. the California -Polytechnic college. I Citizenship' Is Subject Selected For Church Meeting Mrs. Wilmer Long, Norristown, addressed members of the Woman's Guild of St.

John's Evangelical and Reformed church at their meeting Tuesday night in the church using "Christian Citizenship" as her "Christian citizenship is a lot more than politics or the interest in she "It is the Christian job to make a better community and to be a true chris- tain is to be to take a part in the life and growth of the community." cannot do this without on committees, accepting offices when elected and taking part in all elections." ANNIVERSARIES Today Mr. and Mrs. Harding Oliver. Road Hilldale, ten years. and Mrs.

Frank 55 years. Recently Mr. -Julius Banyal Schwenkville RD: 2, 49 years. Raymond Wed Miss Mary Jane Bacon Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Murphy, Pottstown RD 4, announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Jane Bacon, -to Mr. Yanis, son of Mr. and Daniel Summit Hill. Miss Bacon is employed at the Rbsemont Dress while Mr; Yanis is employed at the Bethlehem Steel' company. The wedding date will be revealed Mrs.

Joseph Hunsicker, citizen chairman, was in charge of worship service, using as her subject, "'The Christian Woman and Her Christian Citizenship." DURING THE business which Mrs. Carl Pickar, president, presided, it was decided, to hold a baked goods sale at the church, Oct. 13 Nov. 3 with the ways, and means committee in charge. An executive meeting will be held Tuesday night at.the home of Mrs.

Russel Reifsneider, 19 South Rohland street. book for the coming year, for international.mis- sions will be "China and Possessions." The local -group decided to contribute a part iri the year's project for the General Synodical guild of ma-king 10,000 layettes for Europe and Japan. shop for all regional officers and chairman will be in'-Trinity Evan-' gelical and Reformed church, Oct. 27: Twenty-two of-the'members have joined the; Phoebe Home: auxiliary while eight members have completed the reading course prescribed for the" guild. Six.more expect to do so-in Refreshments were served at the close of.

the meeting by Mrs. Alfred Baum and. Mrs. Ralph Reformed Group Meets WitMrs. Morris Frick Members of the Mother's club of Paul's Reformed ned: a' large sale for Oct 13 in the church, at, their meeting Tuesday night at the liome of; Mrs.

Morris Frick; and State streets. Mrs. Dale-March was Mrs. March named chairman of the committee in charge, with the following assisants, Mrs. Morris Frick, 'Mrs.

Louis Swayely arid Edward Heimbach. The. next meeting be in the a party; at-the home of Mrsf Donald Sands, 769" North Evans street, Mrs. Fred Spielman as co-hostess. Others attending' last night were: Robert Peck, Mrs.

Robert Herrlinger, Mrs. -Austin Sunstrom, George Goodi Mrs. -Oliver Rhoads, Mrs. Howard Mrs. Linwood -Slianer, Geiser and Mrs.

Robert Weller. MARRIAGE LICENSES Application marriage licenses were made at Montgomery county courthouse, Norristpwn, by: R. Herb 4 West Sixth street, and Joyce Al McElroy, 607 North Evans-'street. Emanuel D. Wezel, 347 Church street, and Bernice' Bach, 127.

North Fifth, both of Roy-' 'POTATO FRANKLIN ST. I (Phone, 37OS LANCASTER CO. POTATOES A SPECIALTY California Sweet Eating PEARS Extra Fancy Green PEPPERS 19 4 pk. basket Corduroy Jumper Is the most versatile -wearable in your wardrobe. Team it with blmises 4 Combine it with sweaters and you'll have more ensembles than you ever dreamed for an active winter.

NOW GREGORY PECK CHARLES LAUGHTON VALLI LOUIS JOURDAH in -PARADINE CASE" -GIRLS LEARN HOW TO GET YOUR MAN PATJLETTE GODDARD' has a nlque all her o-wn when she looks for "AN IDEAL-HUSBAND" in Technicolor SAT. HIPPODROME Also 13 LEAD SOLDIERS Miss Avy Yonkovifch Takes First Award Af PTA Flower Show Miss Avy Yonkovitch was awarded first prize at the floral arrargement show by the St. Clair Parent-Teacher association Tuesday night'in the school'building. Her arrangement was of varicolored zinnias displayed in- a low aqua bowL Winner of the second award was Mrs. Michael Sweda with a tall arrangement of roses of pinjc and blush in a white vase shaped like a hand.

Mr. Victor Ayres, proprietor of the judge and following the presentation of prizes to the winners, gave a short talk to the group pertaining to floral arrangements. He pointed out that the reason the chosen ones were 'was "because no two flowers was of the same heighth and at the, same time each had just enough green foliage to balance the color of the flowers. AS OTHER POINTERS to having prize winning flowers arrangements he told the group never to crowd their containers and to always leave plenty of foliage on the flower at the time it is picked. It is easy to remove the excess when arranging, but impossible to add it if Members decided at the business meeting a projector and screen with the budget'and finance committee, Mrs.

John chairman, and Mrs. John Kish, cochairman, to make the purchase. Attendance awards were given to the rooms of Miss Aker.Blum and Mrs. Esther. Smith.

Plans, were discussed for open house which will plac. the next meeting. Mrs. J. Harold Scherer, president; attend the State PTA convention in'Scranton next Following the introduction' of the teachers of the school, refreshments were served the direction of Mrs.

Peter Karpenski, chairman of the hospitality committee. Scouts of Troop 8 Plan To Hold Dance-in Church Betrothed The engagement of Miss Peggy, Myers (above) to Mr. James J. Quinn, was announced recently by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Curtis Myers, 208 North Charlotte street. Mr. Quinn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James B.

Quinn, 418 Lincoln avenue. Miss Peggy Myers Engaged to Marry -At a small informal dinner the engagement of Miss Peggy Myers was'-announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Myers, 208 North. Charlotte street, to Mr.

James J. Quinn, son' of Mr. and Mrs. B. Quinn, 418 Lincoln avenue.

Both are graduates of Pottstown High school. Miss Myers is at the Shuwall Dress factory while. Mr. Quinn is ah of Dohler-Jaryis corporation, after serving for three years with the Navy. A barn dancfi, scheduled for Oct.

5, will be given -by the Girl "of Troop' '8 of Christ. Episcopal it was announced at a meeting on. Tuesday night in, the church. Girl Scout troop 4. of: iheran church" will be invited.

members were present and; the leader "was Miss Charlotte Anderson. Telephone company building was toured last night by 30 members of'Girl Scout, troop 2 of Emmanuel Lutheran church as part of their -weekly meeting activities. When they returned to the church, plans for a Hallowe'en party, to be held at the end of were made. Alice -Shaner general. chairman' charge of the party.

Leaders were Mrs. M. DeWitt and Miss Betty Weidner. PERSONALS Mr. and Schwoyer, Fort Worth, are visiting- Mrs.

Schwoyer's" sister, Mrs. John Dusko, 341 Walnut High and Franklin Sts. Phone 838 WE DELIVER -Extra Fancy Local Red Delicious APPLES JANICE BEAUTY SHOPPE The Season's Here! 'PERMANENT WAVES Make Tonr Appointment Now! Ample supplies to give any type wave desired. Maehineless Cold Wares $6.50 to $15.00 Hair Tinting and Scalp Work a Specialty Mary Epp is too. Mrs.

Sally Venzke, Prop. 237 High Phone 2750 A William Goldman Theatre 2 Matinees Dailv--Door Open 11:30 A. M. --Continuous Evenings'Froni 7 P. M.

TOMORROW ONLY SUNSET A A I Local Women to Attend PTA Convention George BusheeTpVbHcity chairman for the -Pottstown City Council 'of PTAs, 'last night.an-; nbunced the names-of local PTA members who will: attend -the- 1 convention in Scranton, Oct. 4, 5 and 6. She. also announced that Dr. Joseph Sizzo, D.

will speak at the convention on Oct. 4, and that Mrs. John E. Hayes, district president, will Install the new officers at a on Oct. 6.: Local members appointed to at- 'are: -Mrs; James Johnson, Frank; Wltmeyer, president Mrs.

John McGowan, Harold Rohn, "Mrs. Carl Keller, Mrs. Harold Scherer, Mrs. Joseph Whalen WUHam Hampton, all of Pottstown, and. Mrs'.

Lawrence Belman, of East Coventry. Pottstown AKES. Phone' 3488-R-l Ask For Onr Product at fonr Grocer's THIS WEEK'S BEAUTY Machine if Complete Wave Included Rinse, Haircut, Finger Wave Open Evenings Phone 3388 15 South Hanover St. Pk. 79' By the month in your owa homt or by the hour ia our sewing room.

SINGER SEWING CENTEK 254 High-Ph. 1S44-W READING, PA. FRIDAY and SATURDAY OCTOBER 14.15-15 Satudar, Ooioter ISth Hit Evtr with N. Y. Cast Afttr 5V 2 YMIY on Broadway Pine Forge Minister, Entertains PTA Group With Chalk Drawings With colored chalk, tlie Rev.

Harold Wolgomuth, Pine Forge, drewv a picture of the New York harbor, complete with the statue and busy ships, for the First Fall meeting of the Pine Forge Parent Teacher association. He used this work of art to Illustrate his address to the group on, "Our Home, pointing out, that if we are-to keep this land intact against, the many enemies that would, shatter our peace ffe- dom, we must work together in homes, schools and churches to keep that peace' and freedom from, being dragged in the mud or soiled. During his address, Mrs. Wolgo- muth played several numbers on the- piano accordion, while at the termination of his talk and with lights playing on the large drawing, the entire sang, Mrs. Esther Clark was in charge of the business meeting at which time members to "use the money obtained from the festival, held during the Summer, for the purchasing of a folding cot and blanket, primary chairs and play- grouhd equipment.

SEVERAL MEMBERS volunteered to procure prices of the equipment and submit them at the next meeting that members may decide which pieces to purchase. The group also decided to send two delegates to the State- convention in Scranton, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 'all expenses paid. The names will be decided in the near future. Reports were heard from each of the. new committee chairmen, Mrs.

Edgar of the ways and'means; Mauger, chairman of hospitality; Mrs. Robert Trace, chairman; Miss Amy Dangler, chairman of and Mrs! Fiilman; historian. Reports were also given Mr. Earl Moyer, Mrs. Helen Dusko and Mrs.

TJllman. The attendance award, the draw 1 ing- made by was awarded to the First and Second Mrs. Edna teacher. Seventy members BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Lightcap, Boyertown, announce -the -birth. a daughter. -in Memorial, hospital A son was yesterday to Mr. -and Mrs; George- Boos, 123 Beecla- street, in -Pottstown hospital. a -son was' bom.to Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Chalfant, Downingtown RD 2, in Pottstown -hospital. Hair Cutting Permanent Waving Albert's Beaufy Solon 211 High St. (2nd Floor) Ph. 2517 Hold- Musical Tea In School Building This afternoon at 2.

o'clock the Rupert Parent Teacher association will sponsor a musical tea in, the library'of building. School will be dismissed at 2 o'clock to enable all teachers to meet and chat the-parents of their pupils. Reliable baby sitters will be available for all mothers who must bring their children -Rath, Included on the. program for the afternoon will be several piano selections by Mrs. Berttaa Maraffie and vocal selections by Miss Myrna Fry.

Later tea and light refreshments will be served in the recreational Presiding at' the business meeting, will be Mrs. Harold Hohn, while the hostesses for the affair will be the hospitality committee Mrs. Mary Xanthopoulos, chairman Mrs. George McLain and Mrs. Per Shirey.

HOSPITALS Admitted: Mrs. Theda Boos, 123 street, maternity; Mrs. 'Bernadette Chalfant, Downingtown, maternity Amelia Sovia 1157 Cherry street, medical; Daisy Goodyar, 455 North. Charlotte street, surgical; Roy.A. Rogers, Glen Moore, surgical; Jean Davidheiser, Manatawny street, medical; Ida Weller, Boyertown RD 1,.

medical; Adeline Noff, Congo, surgical. Discharged: John 54 West Fourth surgical; 'Leonard 417 West Stanley Mackewicz, 16 South.Frank- lin Frank Wagner, Royersford, medical; Mildred King, 1308 Queen street, medical; Mary Coohey, Stowe, surgical; Mrs. Jean Zimmerman, Royersford, maternity; William street, medical; Dorothy Moyer; 637 North" street, maternity; -Martha Kehl, Bechtelsville, maternity.V MEMORIAL- Admitted: John Blowers, Stowe, -Mrs. Florence Lightcap, Boyeirtowh, maternity; Verria Keeler, "961 South Hills bouler' vard, medical; erford, surgical; '-Edith. "HollingerV Spring City, surgical.

Mrs. Sara Kreppi Douglassville, maternity; Mrs. Estha. Kendrick, 5 3 Hanover' street, Airs. Cora Gaugler; .70 North.

V.York street, -Emma 'Mirier; Rl surgical; Mrs. Sara Jones, 352- Walnut 'William 'Eanckiner, 441 High street, surgical. DANCE AT n.T C. i ll Saturday, 2 GENE KRUPA and Admission 1.50 Plus MclNTYRE: 'FLANNEL SHIRTS SoJm' Checks Excellent quality cotton flannel. Semfor-' Sturdy, durable, all-' purpose-shirts, taibred with diligent care.

1 Buttoned Smart for Fall "and. Winter like I PGTTSTOWN'S CHILDREN'S STORE 221 HIGH 'STREET HAMMBtSflBN MAMOUUAii MUf BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN If Unable to Call 4-8373 Mail Your Order Please Enclose Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope-with Remittance. MATINEE: $3.90, S3.25; Loge S3.25; NIGHTS: $4.55. Lojre. S3.90; $3.25.

$2.60 (Make Checks Payable to Rajah TAX YfeS THE BROADWAY CAST! Black or Brown $9.95 Calfskins? Of fifty murt be good to be" chosen for Styl-EEZ Every pair theJamous "Rare-Fit" inner- for Inrtep support ROYAL SHOE STORE 268 High St. VSPAPES.I.

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