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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 2

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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PAGE TEN PHONE 6000 POTTSTOWN MERCURY. POTTSTOWN, PA. MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 20, 1952 Bertolet-Lengyel Marriage Performed By The Rev. Horn in St. James Lutheran Palms and candelabra decorated St.

James Lutheran church for wedding of Phyllis Jean Bertolet and Michael Lengyel. The Rev. Edward S. Horn. pastor.

performed the ceremony which daughter of J. Leon Bertolet. 178 Roland street, and the son of Mrs. 182 South Washington street. For the friends and immediate relatives who gathered to witness John Fink and Norma Jean Saltzer presented musical selections.

Walking towards the gladioli decked altar on the arm of her father, wore. a satin gown with Chantilly lace around the Queen Ann collar and extended to a deep Vin back. Her bodice was cut in a princess style: her -Photo by Maurice A. Himes LENGYEL WEDDING CAKE Your Birthday TODAY'S HOROSCOPE MANNERISMS of close friend or relative can be annoying if you let them upset you; so don't. The stellar portents are propitious, promising good fortune.

Many fine traits. and accomplishments may be looked for in the child born under these auspices. Today Maurice D. Friedman, 668 North Washington street. Betty Bush 523 North Charlotte street.

Mrs. Esther Kruppenbach, 369 North York street. Georgeann Jacobs, daughter First Presbyterian Brownies Set Date For Halloween Party Dawn Spangenburg. A "New" Haircut by "Albert" Is Always "Pleasant Surprise" Call 4040 for An Appointment ALBERT'S BEAUTY SALON Now Located At 366 MIGR ST. Pottstown Brownie troop 23 of First Pres-: byterian church set Saturday as: the time for its Hallowe'en party; in the church.

After color bearers, Lynda Smale: and Kaaren Stauffer, and color guards, Barbara Lord, Miriam Marcy, Linda McCabe and Diane! Kendig, opened the meeting. mittees for the party were On the refreshment committee, are Barbara Lord. Barbara Mohler, Shirley Graham. Bonnie Christman and Susan Whisler: on clean-up are Jane Cresswell, Jean March: and Leslie Maloney. Prizes will be: awarded to the best dressed and the last guessed.

A collection was taken for the Care package for which the Pottstown Girl Scout troops are paying. Essays were turned in for the contest theme "Why I Am a Brownie." The winner will be announced during Girl Scout Week. On Sunday. the beginning of Girl Scout Week. the Brownies will attend church in a body and will present a flag ceremony.

Those present were: Judith Berman. Jeannette Christman. Dale Lord. Annette and Kathryn Sensenir. Kay O'Donnell.

Christina Welsh. Peggy Missimer, Jane Weikel. Sandra Flickinger. Mary Rowland. and visitors.

Jo Ann Bortman. Cynthia Griffiths, Mary Zukoski, Joanne Schumacker. Susan Williams and Carol Weber. Leaders were Helen Spangenburg, Doris Maimone and helper, image serial: "But Gentlemen!" -Mercury Stay Photo Georgann Jacobs displayed mock borror Saturday night when attempts were made by Robert Wetteran (left) and Ronald Payne (right) to rob her of the "Sweet Sixteen" title being celebrated at the birthday dance in Odd Fellow's hall. Miss Jacobs is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George Jacobs, 649 Summit lane. Women's Women's Activities 3. Philadelphia Of Geraldine Geraldine Rosabelle Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert T. Weber, became the bride of: Harvey D. Conrad, Gilbertsville, Saturday in Holiness Christian. church. The single ring ceremony wit-! nessed by only immediate relatives and friends was performed at 6:30 p.

m. by the pastor, the Rev. Berwin Hainley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a square-necked satin and lace gown. A nylon veil to her waist, and she carried: a white prayerbook topped by an' orchid.

She was attended by three cous-: ins, Rita Evans, maid. of honor; Bonnie Short, brides-maid; and Corkie Short, flower girl. Miss Evans chose green silk, Bonnie' Short chose pink and the flower: girl picked white. All had veils to match and stephanotis bouquets. Gene Haines was best man; of the bride, Paul Weber was the usher.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride, 410 South street. where the couple will live after their return from Niagara Falls. Guests attended from Pottstown. and the surrounding area. Philadel-: phia.

Reading, Sanatoga and Gilbertsville. NEW LAMPS FOR OLD! Your shabby or broken table or floor lamp restored to sparkling newness for half cost of new one: Beautiful shades to complete the job. THE BETTERLEYS Lamp Specialists 813 Queen St. Tel. 3125-R 4 ure MAted to an advance showing ot Personal Greeting Cards designed by RUST CRAFT BAUSE'S super DRUG STORES Pottstown Boyertown Harman-Harper Nuptials Staged In Zieglerville the Saturday united the Metro Lengyel, the marriage, Miss Bertolet peplum which sleeves were long and tapered.

With a fingertip veil which fell from a half-bonnet trimmed with forget-me-nots. she carried a vel-lipped white orchid bouquet circled with carnations which also dangled from the streamers. Matron of honor Mrs. Roy Dentler carried a basket 01 velow chrysanthemums, bronze pompons and Fall leaves to complete her deep blue costume of lace and tulle over taffeta. The ballerina length gown was cut with a strapless bodice over which was worn.

a lace bolero. Attendants of the bridegroom were Saylor, Robert Wien and Roy Dentler. Receiving at the reception held after the ceremony in the social room of the church. was Airs. Lengyel in black.

The bride wore a blue, red andi white checked suit and her bridal orchid for the trip which she and her husband are making to New York city. They plan to live at the bride's home when they return. Guests attended the ceremony! from Pottstown, New Jersey, Spring City, Royersford and Read-: ing. Both graduates of Pottstown High school. the bride is an employe of Bell Telephone company and her.

husband of Sanders and Thomas incorporated. He is also a graduate of Villanova college. Social Calendar VFW auxiliary--card party tonight at 8 p. m. in the home.

American Legion auxiliary--meeting tonight at 8 p. m. in the Legion home. Holy Trinity Catholic church members-social tonight at 8 p. m.

in the church basement. Knights of Columbus auxiliary meet tonight for hayride at 7:30 p. m. at Sanatoga Inn. PTA--meeting tonight at 7:45 in the school.

(Upper Potisgrove Fire company. -annual banquet at 6:30 p. m. at Lakeside Inn. Franklin PTA square dance and meeting at 8 p.

m. in the school. JWV auxiliary meeting at 8:30 p. m. in Mercy and Truth synagog.

Business Girls club-card party at: 8 p. m. in YWCA club room. Salvation Army auxiliary--Meeting at 8 p. m.

in the citadel. Doe club--Dance at 9 p. m. in the. Elks home.

Marriage Licenses, Application for marriage license was made in Berks county courthouse, Reading, by: Douglas E. Sell, Boyertown, and F. Hassler, Boyertown IRD 2. Bank by MAIL "Now-Even Better Invest More Is Defense Bonds" The SECURITY TRUST CO. The Bank of the People Member F.

D. I. C. Anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs.

George Jacobs, 649 Summit lane, 16 years. James M. Reigner, 176 North Hanover street. Wilburt 0. Cressman, 359 Kline street, 64 years.

Richard Fine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fine, 809 North Franklin street, 16 years. Doris Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Wilson, 670 Beechwood street, 16 years. Mrs. Roland Hamel, 1313 Queen street. Wilbert F. O'Dell 224 Diamond street.

Richard Grimm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Grimm, 1121 Sembling avenue. Maurice G. Sell son of Mr.

a and Mrs. Maurice Sell, 879 Queen street. Frank Riegner, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Riegner Douglassville RD 2, 16 years.

Donna Jeanne Love, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Love, 447 Beech street. Ralph Yost son of Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Yost, 668 Spruce street. Jeanne Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cook, 157 South Keim street. Joann Landes, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Warren Landes, 52 East Third street, 2 years. Frederick Paul Majka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Majka, Pottstown RD 3.

1 year. Mary Yonkovitch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yonkovitch. Mineral and Washington streets, 13 years.

EL CHICO WASHINGTON ST.1 TONIGHT SOCIAL PARTY TURKEY Special Feature Nite NEW FALL PROGRAM AMERICAN DANCES A class of Ballroom Dancing for adults now forming. This class will be mixed group. Learning how to do all types of Ballroom dancing. Come on in and join this class and see how much fun you can have, besides learning to become good dancer. Register now, as there is a limited number in class.

Thurs. 7 to 8 P. M. Foxtrot, Jitterbug, and Waltz. 8 to 9 P.

M. Rhumba, Mombo, Tango, and Sambo. Private Group Lessons Given Phone: 2554-W before 6 P. M. 5262 after 6 P.

M. MARCH DANCETTE 200 High Street Prop. Bernice March, former Arthur Murray A Dale student teacher Christ Evangelical Congregational ville, was decorated with palms, white pompons, and pew bows for the Saturday ding of Donna Merle Harper and Charles P. double ring ceremony was performed by the G. Beals, pastor.

Wedding selections were played by and sung by soloist. John Loux. The bride. given in marriage by her Harman. wore a white satin gown featuring Men of Parkerford Club Reverse Food Procedure Reversing the general procedure of Parkerford's Twosome club were male members who planned the menu, prepared and served the ood, and washed the dishes -with no help from the women on Saturday night.

Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yerger. John. Robert and Diane: Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Griesemer and Gail; Mr. and Mrs. Parker Malenke, Donna. Bruce and Todd: Mr.

and Mrs. Robert High, "Barbara and Tommy: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Willauer: Mr. and Mrs.

John Malenke. The Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Alderfer. Mr.

and Mrs. John Simon. Judy, David. Evelyn and Louise; Mr. and Dirs.

Kenneth Long. Jack, Betty and Lois; Mr. and Mrs. Enos Fryer Sammy, Betty Lou and Billy; the Rev. and Mrs.

Gerald O'Donnell, Rodney and Glenn; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shanaman, Bey-. erly and Peggy. Community Club Hears Talk on Historical Events Dr.

Charles W. Heathcote. Professor Emeritus at West Chester State Teacher's college, was guest speaker at the first mecting of the Woman's Community club of Uwchian held in St. Paul's Lutheran church, Lionville. He gave a lecture on the Battle 'of the Brandywine and the encamp-: ment at Valley Forge, illustrating this talk with slides made from pictures taken of the site and monu-: ments.

This year is the 175th anni-' versary of these historical events. During the business meeting which preceded the lecture, the following were welcomed as new members of the club: Dr. Fauquier; Edith E. McClure, Edith Oberholtzer, Lionville; Vida R. Brubaker, Chester Springs: Edith Smith, Lionville, and Edith T.

Loux, Chester Springs. PTA PROGRAM ANNOUNCED The first meeting of North Cov-: entry PTA will be at 8 p. m. to-: morrow night in the school. In charge of Leonard Bauman.

the program will consist of introduc-. itions of teachers, a concert by the school band and a speech by Paul' Grim. principal. on school problems. Get More For Your Money! When you are in the need of flowers for Funerals or any other occasion.

Quality and Service Guaranteed Buy Direct From: Curchoe's Flower Shop The Home of Flowers and Gifts 978 High St. Phone 1691 lace bodice with trimmed skirt 'panniers of lace. ported illusion a tiara coronet with rhinestones Miss Harner nial bouquet. themums and Mrs. Michael honor.

chose a pink with a satin bodice, ruffled satin and also featured ruffled Mrs. Harper carried pink lavender and pompons which open crown picture Wearing peacock styled like that of honor, the bridesmaids Marlin Harman and Costello. They carried yellow Autumn flowers. girl. Gloria Gene deep red satin dress bonnet and carried vellow flowers.

Michael Harper man. and ushers man and Ronald Following the tion was held at the Harleysville. guests attended. Harman left the honeymoon trip to land states. The a yellow wool dress cessories and a bridal bouquet.

When return, reside at the home parents, Mr. and Harper. Harleysville. Mr. Harman.

son Ned Harman, Newport, graduate of Huntington Long Island. N. Y. ployed by the of America, Linfield. a graduate of school.

class of 1949. dale School of Nina'employed by the tual Casualty church. Zieglerchrysanthemums, afternoon wedHarman. The Rev. Robert Clifford Landis uncle.

Golden a Chantilly a pointed in lace and a styled with Her imveil fell from decorated and pearls. carried A colo. with chrysanpompons. Harper. matron of strapless gown and cape net.

The skirt satin and net. a bouquet of chrysanthemums matched. her hat. blue gowns the matron of were Mrs. Mrs.

James bouquets of The flower Abbott, wore a with matching a basket of served as best were Marlin HarHarman. ceremony a recepAlumni hall. Approximately 100 Mr. and Mrs. reception for a the New Engbride traveled in with black accorsage from her Cousins Attend in Rites Weber, Harvey Conrad MARRIED BY THE REV.

BERWIN HAINLEY Word Will Get Around. It's Tasty! Il's Wholesome! It's Economical to Use! ROCKWOOD SPRING WATER Phone 2939 for Delivery A MODEL GUARANTEE of Satisfaction YOU are the sole Judge as to whether MODEL Dry Cleaning Service on your garments or other articles is satisfactory. If, in YOUR opinion it is not, WE WILL REFUND THE COST OF THIS SERVICE. FOR THE FINEST DRY CLEANING IN THIS AREA Call MODEL CLEANERS LAUNDERERS 304 High St. STORAGE Phone 1694 the couple will of the bride's Mrs.

Russell H. of Mr. and Mrs. N. is a High school.

He is now emSanitary Company The bride is Schwenksville High and of LansBusiness. She is Harleysville Mucompany. CHICAGO SISTER VISITS Mrs. Carson C. Potter.

Wilson avenue and Burdans drive. is entertaining her sister from Chicago, Mrs. E. C. Leininger, for a few days.

THERE IS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL COAT THAT GROWS For Boys and Girls coat that grows Sold Exclusively in Pottstown at MILTON'S Pottstown's Infants', Girls' and Boys' Store 221 High High Ph. 2633 LAST IN COLOR TECHNICOLOR BY DAY TERRITORY A COLUMBIA PICTURE with Lon McCALLISTER Wanda HENDRIX Preston WILLIAN GOLDMAN THEATRE STRAND STARTS POTTSTOWN 'The Bad Girl of "A PLACE IN THE SUN" in love--and in trouble with another man! MY MAN he held "When AND DI me in his I got arms for- SHELLEY WINTERS RICARDO MONTALBAN the past!" WENDELL COREY- CLAIRE TREVOR LAST TIMES TODAY. GREGORY PECK Par HIPPODROME ANN BLYTH A iN WORLD HIS POTTSTOWN ARMS STARTING TOMORROW Fred Allen Monroe Marilyn Anne Baxter Jean Peters Jeanne Crain Gregory Farley Ratoff Granger Dale Oscar Lerant Richard Charles Robertson Lauchton 12 Darid Wayne TOP STARS. Widmark In brilliant portraval of 'HENRY'S most exciting characters He lored to write about people GOOD, BAD and IN RETITEEN Henrys Memarasie COMEDY ARG FULL HOUSE Leaded with Motion DRAMA: Picture Of Great Entertainment image serial: 3380058.

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