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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 9

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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iMONDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 1947 POTTSTOWN MERCURY. POTTSTOWN. PA, PKone 2263 PAGE NINE i City HARLEY B. BRAHDRETH. 158.

Third and Main Royersford Three More Twin-Borough Giris Become Brides at Ceremonies Over Weekend Three more Twin-Borough girls sweetheart, neckline. In her hair became brides ere the month of she wore a tiara of pink madonna June has ended at ceremonies in lilies and carried a bouquet of ma- the two boroughs Saturday. Slifer Shoots Russell Slifer, son of Marr Slifer and Miss Marjoriu I. Shoots, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Owen Shoots 536 South Main street, Spring City vvu OUUtil IVidlll ati vv united in marriage at a double going away, the bride wore a beige ring ceremony in the parsonage of dress with white accessories and a Royersford Grace Lutheran church corsage of white carnations and a by the Rev. Paul J. Henry, pastor Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. They were attended by Jacob Bible and Miss Evelyn Shoots, sister of the bride. The bride was attired in a two-piece white linen suit, with while accessories and wore a corsage of red rose buds.

Her maid-of-honor wore a pink two-piece suit, with fclack accessories and a corsage of yellow rose buds. Upwards of 40 guests attended 2 the home of the bride's" parents" after the ceremony, after which the bridal couple left for the Pocono mountains on a wedding trip. They will live at the home of the bride. Mr. Slifer is employed at Royersford Spring company.

The bride is employed at Jones and Buchanan Hosiery mill. Long Setzler Miss'Eleanor Setzler, daughter of Horace Setzler, Yost avenue, and Forrest Long, son of Mrs. Ella Long, Perm street, Spring City, were united in marriage at a quiet ceremony in Spring City Methodist church at 1 p. m. Saturday, by the Rev.

George W. Tovey, Philadelphia, former pastor of the church. The double ring ceremony was used. The bride was dressed in a white marquisette gown with full skirt and short sleeves, fitted at the waist line with all lace. In her hair she wore a tiara of lilies and lilies-of-the-valley and feathered carnations, and carried a bouquet of madonna lilies and baby's breath.

Her only jewelry was a pair of clear crystals. The bride's only attendant was her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Long, matron-of-honor, who was attired in a green marquisette gown with full skirt trimmed in lace, with Twin Boro Classified Trucks and Trailers 12 1946 Continental housetrailer. 27 3 bottle gas heat and cook stove. pply Main street and Lewis road, oyersford.

Motorcycles --Bicycles 14 Man's full size bicycle for good condition. Phone 727, or apply 727 Main street, Royersford. We Can Do It 18 Eoofing, roof painting and spouting. heatlne. oil burner sales and service Win.

O. Schott. Boyertown. Pnone 402-J. 127-M evenings.

fcectrtca and appliance ternce pairs, wringer rolls for all machines, all Wads ol elee. -done T. McKlsslc Son, 346 Ualn RoyerstortiL Phone 35. work Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines and small appliances, repairs! parts and service on al: makes Wasb machines bought and sold. Bob's Fix-It Snop.

793 Main street Royersford. Phone 547-R. Painting Papering 26 HOUSE PAINTING--SPEAY PAINTING Buildings. Barns--What have you? Ph. Royerslord 422-W.

Geo. timer. 650 New street. Spring City. Wanted to Bay SI IMrnlture, Carpets and Stoves bought and exchanged, i.

Slegel Phone Phoen'xv'e 3535. 126 Bridge St Miscellaneous for Rent 71 Jloor sanding machine and edger, reasonable rates by the day. Spring City Supply Co. Phone 551. Garages for Bent 75 Two Garages For Rent, Rear of 443 Church Royersford.

Phone 1109. Legal Notices 91 BEDS WANTED The secretary of East Vincent Township school district will receive bids for operating two school buses for a period of one or three years. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. SL EMMETT, LATSCHAR, Secretary, RD 1. Spring City.

donna lilies and baby's breath. Charles Long was best man for his brother. A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Long, 480 Penn street, after which the couple left for the Poconos.

For madonna lily. The bride has been employed at Schuylkill Valley Mills. Mr. Long is employed by a local contractor. They will live at the Penn street address, Spring City.

Frederickson Keyser Miss Clara Patricia Keyser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keyser, 329 Washington street, Royersford, became the bride of TFfederickson, son of and Mrs. Frank Frederickson, 18 South Wall street, spring City, at a double ring ceremony in Royersford Grace Lutheran church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev.

Paul J. Henry, pastor, officiated. The bride's attendants were Miss Betty McBride, Royersford, maid of honor: Mrs. Kenneth Hippie, Spring City, and Mrs. R.

Fletcher i Royersford, bridesmaids. Linda Lou Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, Washington street, Royersford, was flower girl. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

David Wagoner, friend of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Carl High and Harry Clvmer. Music was by Arlington Kepner, Allentown, the bride's half- brother, and Mrs. Robert D. Smith, church organist.

A reception took place on the Fredericksons'' lawn after the ceremony, before the couple left on a wedding trip to the New England states. They will live with the bridegroom's parents. The bride, who graduated from Royersford high school this month, plans to enter Pottstown Business college. Frederickson, who graduated from Spring City high school with the class of 1945, later served in the U. S.

Navy and was honorably discharged the. past He is employed as a laboratory assistant by National Analine division, Philadelphia. Mrs. Ida Donahower Honored on Birthday A birthday anniversary dinner was given yesterday at Seven Stars restaurant in honor of Mrs, Ida Donahower, who will observe her Mrs. Robert D.

Smith Leaves Church Post The resignation of Mrs. Robert D. Smith as organist and directress of music of Royersford Grace Lutheran church, was announced to the congregation at the morning service yesterday. The Rev. Paul J.

Henry, pastor, announced the resignation with regrets, after which he presented Mrs. Smith with a parting gift. Yesterday was Mrs. Smith's last service as directress and organist. The church bulletin carried the announcement that Ferdinand Malenke, Parkerford, will play his first service as the new organist, on Aug.

17. During the interim Miss Phyllis Stafford and Miss Elva Place, both of Royersford, will be at the console. Assisting Pastor Henry, as liturgist during the service, was his father, the Rev. J. O.

Henry, retired, of Allentown. The elder Rev. Henry was superintendent of the Lutheran Orphans home. Topton, for 37 and one-half years until his retirement. Guests at the service included upwards of 25 Alumnae of the Orphans' home with their families.

Rev. Witwer Returns To Royersford Church The Rev. Albert M. Witwer, former Royersford Methodist pastor and recently retired as district superintendent of the North district of Philadelphia conference, returned to his former charge yesterday morning, when he administered the Holy Communion at the morning service. Next Sunday the Rev.

Walter J. Leppert, executive secretary of the Philadelphia conference City Missionary and Church Extension society, will be the speaker. Announcements for this week: Tonight, 6 o'clock, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts family doggie roast at Montgomery County park, followed by troop conSmittee meeting; tomorrow night, 8 o'clock, monthly meeting of the official board; Wednesday night, 8 o'clock, midweek prayer meeting in charge of Mrs. Dora Murdock. Softball Game Victim Undergoes Operation An operation has been performed on the injured knee of James Powell, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Powell, 536 Bridge street, Spring City, in Bloomsburg hospital. The youth, wncT entered Bloomsburg State Teachers college in January, was the past Wednesday in a Softball game, -when he collided with the catcher of the opposing team in the season's first accident-at the college. He suffered a fracture and torn cartilage of the right knee cap. He underwent an operation Friday.

"A benefit game has been arranged for the" coming Wednesday in jjuuaijunci, tiv e(1 lor tne co mmg weanesaay 84th anniversary July 1, and Mrs. his honor Mr. Powell and daugh- Donahower's great-granddaughter, ter( Buth ave returned after vis- Dona Lee Leighton, of Royersford, in james. Mrs. Powell, the who will be two years old tomorrow.

mo ther, accompanied them and re- Attending the affair were Mrs. ained until yesterday. Ida Donahower, Mr. and Mrs. Howard.L.

Donahower and son, Seasonable, nourishing and de- Howard Spring City; Mr. and licious are shirred eggs on spin- Mrs. George Everett Leighton, ach. Start with two cups of hot daughter, Dona Jane, and son, cooked spinach in a greased bak- George Everett, Royersford; Mrs. ing dish, and season.

Drop eggs Mae Donahower, Fhoenixville, and on top, sprinkle with bread crumbs Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Donahower, and bake in a moderate oven 20 Pottstown. to 25 minutes. HEADLINES TELL ONLY HALF THE STORY In those few seconds it takes an automobile accident to happen, a chain of events can be set in motion that may cause liquidation and loss of property accumulated over a period of years, wipe out the savings of a lifetime and put an iron- clad mortgage on your future income.

For Complete Comprehensive Insurance Wbea want to know vto it mud where his thop it, why monkey around? Go direct to the best and most complete of such information for locality--the yellow pages of the Telephone Directory. TouTl and steps and carfare ilyoa remember to consnlt Telephone THE BELL TEEMKME Boys to bet Wheels For Racers Tonight Racer wheels for Spring City boys who have entered to participate in the coming Soap Box derby sponsored by Spring City Lions club will be distributed tonight at Spring City high school building, by the committee in charge cf the event. The committee announced only boys who have entered will be given the wheels tonight. For Royersford entrants, the committee will give out wheels at the Grade school building, Washington street and fourth avenue, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, and at the high school building at 11 o'clock, to 'Ford boys who have entered. According to the committee, the total number of entries has now reached 46 for the big race, to be held on Zion's hill, Schuylkill road, July 26, at 1 p.

in. Three Men Arrested By Spring City Police Activities of Spring City police over the weekend included three arrests, one for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, one assault and battery, and one panhandling. about 4:45 p. m. Saturday, Stanley Seponski, 42, Phoenixville, lac.d Justice ol uie Peace H.

A. Shakespeare near midnight and was sentenced to pay a fine of $10 and costs. He was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Lovern Berry, North Main street, was placed under arrest by Chief of Police John Hanebury early Saturday night on warrant sworn out by his daughter, Rose, 22, charging assault and battery. The alleged offense was committed at 5:15 p.

m. Saturday. At a preliminary hearing he was held in the police station for a hearing this morning. Arthur Peterman was picked up on a charge of panhandling in Spring City and locked up for a hearing today. FIRSTS Rtf.

U. S. Office PIERRE OOTTGELMAN has the distinction ol making the first pair of artificial eyes la America. The glass thai was used In their making, was Imported from France, the proper kind being unobtainable yet, anywhere in this BUNTING'S MEN'S STORE 97 Years at High Hanover Sts. Featuring Nationally Advertised Brands country.

The first pair was made In 1851 in. New York City. They were at first believed to make it possible for the blind' to see. It Is interesting to note that his descendants are today conducting the business started by him. NEXT MONDAY--The first radio broadcast.

MMMMMWMMMMMWMIMMWf. ICE CREAM (GALLON NELSONS ICE CREAM Sold by All Nelson Ice Cream Dealers PERSONALS Miss Laura Jean Morrow and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Overdorf and daughter, Joanne. Royersford, are spending days in New York visiting Overdorfs' son.

Raymond who is playing ball with the House of David aggregation. Mr. and Mrs. M. L.

West and daughter, Nancy, Main street, Roy- ersffrd. have returned from Danville, where they visited Mrs. West's mother. Mrs. Margaret Jones, in Geissinger Memorial hospital, Danville.

COLEBROOKDALE A Dcnglcr. corr. Leon R. Mest, delivery. PJione Boyertown 184.

The Friendship Circle enjoyed a doggie roast with Patricia Magee as hostess. It was held along the Ironstone creek near the Magee home. There were 11 girls present. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Gresh and daughter, Joyce, and Mrs. Gibble of Pottstown enjoyed a trip to Ocean Grove. N. J. Ronald Rhoads, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Rhoads, spent several days at Neiffer viMting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias. Daniel Fritz, who is attending a radio 'chol at Baltimore, is a vacation herr with his mother.

Mrs. Agnes Fritz, and brothers Forrest and Lloyd and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Erb and son Tommy, Greenridge, visited: Mrs.

Martha Venzke and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Whitacre and Mrs. Marina Venzke visited Mr.

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OPENING ON JULY 7th, we will have available positions for good operators, cutters and serious learners. IRIS KNITTING MILLS, INC. SOUTH AND HANOVER STS. A Grand Place to Work PHONE 427-1 For Regular Delivery Of LAUREL LOCKS FARMS GOLDEN GUERNSEY MILK Direct From the Farm SHADE TREE PRUNING Spraying and Planting Feeding Cabling Cavity Chester Valley Tree Experts 325 West King St. Pottstown 2S97 Royersford 319-W REGARDLESS OF HOW OLD, WORN, OR BURNED; YOUR MATTRESS CAN BE REBUILT INTO A NEW ONE SAVINGS UP TO Burton Dixie Double Deck Steel Coil Springs New Waterproof Crib Mattresses I Recovered $2.00 Cottons Repuilt Into a New INNERSPRING $18.50 Innerspring Rebuilt SAME DAY I I SERVICE i I SPECIAL SIZES BUILT TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS KLEEN MATTRESS CO.

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Only $1.00 per pint. WELLS SON Phone LinHeld 2741 Parkerford, Pa. 1947 NOTICE to VOTERS REGISTRARS WILL SIT IN THE FOLLOWING BOROUGHS AND TOWNSHIPS ON DATES LISTED BELOW Monday, June 30th Spring City Meeting Hall, 66 N. Main St. '3 CitT Cf rf A- V.

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