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Happy Birthday Society and Club JV S.S. Workers Look To Coming Events County Sunday School Workers will be participating in a number of events during the summer and autumn seasons. Association members held a recent meeting in Warriors Mark Grange Hall, where Mrs. Arietta Couch was devotional leader. read from Psalms 1, Sunday Schools who President Glair Hetrick conducted the business session.

It was noted that many districts have given donations of dues to the county organization. Thanks was expressed to all districts and Sunday Schools who contributed. Members were pleased with the fine music and messages, as well as the over all plans and foods which were prepared for the county convention held June 11. Host Church was Cromwell Bible Church and attendance was higher than in past years. President Hetrick announced the regional fall meeting and teen talent contest will be held Friday, September 22.

A place in Huntingdon County is needed for this contest. A report concerning Camp Kanesatake youth retreat was given. Approximately 55 youth and adults were present. The discussion leaders and ventriloquist provided an excellent program. Youth were responsive and receptive.

Donna Friling of Warriors Mark will compete in the regional vocal division and a trip composed of and Elizabeth Knepp and Charles Lair 'will compete in the instrumental division. The regional meeting is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22. State summer youth day will be Monday, July 10, at Reedsville Youth Park. Youth leaders are encouraged to have their youth groups attend.

Teen Challenge will present an afternoon and evening program. Five adults will be going to the Sunday School growth seminar in Grantham on July 14, 15 and 16. They are Mr. and- Mrs. Clair Hetrick, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Ross Criswell and Mr. Grace Johnson. On Sunday, Aug.

13, a vesper service will be held at the Huntingdon County Fair. The Gloryland Quartet will present music from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 8 p.m., the vesper service will begin with the Rev. Faust "Hissong from the Petersburg-Alexandria United Methodist Church presenting the message.

Mike Speck will offer special music. The fall planning conference was discussed. All districts should have dates and possible locations for their spring conventions established by that time. These dates and places are needed for preparing the county's schedule. Also census forms and lists of district officers' names and addresses are needed now for a year book listing.

The July 31, meeting will be highlighted by A picnic at the Woodcock Valley Park pavilion on Monday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. Each member is to take a covered dish and table service. Orville Hartman closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Jean Carper and Mrs.

Arietta Couch served a delicious luncheon after the meeting. Hart Volunteers For Mo. Olympics THE DAILY NEWS, Huntingdon, Mount Union and Saxton, July 6, f978 PAGE 15 Hall Family Has Reunion At Lions Park Rebekahs Of Three, Springs Meet Noble Grand Hope Brodbeck presided over the meeting of Frances Rebekah Lodge No. 578, Three Springs, held in the lodge hall. During the meeting, roll call of officers took place, reports and communications were presented.

Seals were purchased for the Odd Fellows, Rebekah World Hunger and Disaster Program. Dues were also collected. Phyllis Carothers won the "pig." The noble grand read a poem and the meeting closed in ritual form. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses consisting of ice cream, cake, strawberries and punch. Table decorations were fresh flowers and tall candles.

Hostesses were Alverta Noble, Althea Jenkins, Lena Black, Vera Scott, Joanne Wilson, Phyllis Carothers and Betty Parsons. Those not previously mentioned were Lorna Everhart, Emma Brown, Evea Wear, Margaret Stains, Blanche Stake, Denece Winnick, Eva McCall, Geraldine Eberly, Isabel Park, Joyce Trego, Maude Moore, Hannah Gordon, Elsie McClure, Margaret Long, Hope Broadbeck, Alma Whitsel, Mary Cohenour, Gladys Hooper and Hazel Shaver. THIS DARLING LITTLE blonde, Kristie Dawn Pecht, is celebrating her third birthday today, July 6. She is the daughter of Lyle and Darlene Pecht of Huntingdon R. D.

3. Fond grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. E.

Ellenberger of Mill Creek and Mr. and Mrs. George Pecht of McVeytown, R.D. 1. Cake and ice cream will be served in observance of Kristi's special day.

Happy birthday, Kristi! Calendar Thursday, July 6 Regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Mill Creek Fire Company to be held at 6:30 p.m. at Lions Park has been canceled. Women'of the Moose, Chapter 220, will meet at 8 p.m. in the Moose Home. BIRTHDAY WISHES ARE in order for this darling little girl, Jessica Ann Curfman, who is two years old today.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Curfman, of Three Springs. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Curfman, of Three Springs and Mr. and Mrs. William Kane of.Shirleysburg, R.D. Great grandparents are Mrs. Lula Curfman of Three springs, Mrs.

Katherine Kane of Shirleysburg, R.D. and Mrs. Zada Hicks, of Rockhill Furnace. In celebration of this special occasion, cake and ice cream will be served in Jessica's honor. Happy Birthday, Jessica! A Pretty Look Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

in the Orbisonia Presbyterian Church. Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntingdon Coum- munity Center, Fifth and Mlfflin Sts tveryone welcome. Founder's Day picnic will be held bv Oneida assembly No. 172, Order of Rainbow for Girls, at Hersheypark.

Bus will leave Cassville crossing al a.m Bring sack iunch. Bus will return to the assembly hall, Huntingdon, at p.m. County Dairy Promotion Committee meeting will be held In the extension meeting room at p.m. Officers of District Seven, Huntingdon County Sunday School Association picnic al p.m. at Mill Creek Lions Park.

All members urged tp attend. Friday, July 7 Lincoln Grange No. 914 will meet at p.m. in the grange hall. Talk on Americanism by Hobert Launtz.

Junior Grange No. 509 will meet at the same lime for election of officers. Juniata Valley Senior Citizens will hold a pienjc al Pine Hill at Bring covered dish and favorite sandwich. In case of rain, picnic will be held at Alexandria United Methodisl Church Anniversaries Pleats to the side, a scalloped yoke and tie-sash add that pretty look to this dress. No.

1421 with Photo- Guide is in Sizes to Size 12Ms, 35 bust yards Patterns available only in sixes shown. TO ORDER, send $1.00 fgr each pattern, plus (or postage and handling. SUE BURNETT The Dally News of America? New York, N.lf. 10038 Print Name, Address with ZIP (ODE, Style Number and Size. The Spring Summer '78 BASIC FASHION com- tah.3 a Bonus Coupon.

Price $2.00 a copy. Add $2.00 for the New SUCCESS IN SEWING. July 6,1978 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Garner of 2730 Warm Springs Road, Huntingdon, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today.

Mr. and Mrs. Orin Brown of Cassville are marking their 52nd wedding anniversary today. And their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

John Miller of Jamesburgh, N.J., are observing their 31st wedding anniversary. Amharic, widely spoken in Ethiopia, has a old alphabet of 247 characters, each representing a syllable. PLUMBING SERVICE Ph. 643-3050 Anderson Sons, Inc. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Eric Tussey, who is six years old today.

He is a son of Raymond and Robbie Tussey of Huntingdon R.D. 2 and grandson of Mildred Tussey of McAlevys Fort and Sumner and Janet Smith of Petersburg. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs. William Ross of Petersburg and Mr. and Mrs.

George Smith of Toms River, N.J. Little sister, Kara, will be helping celebrate, too. July 6,1978 Eric Tussey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tussey of Huntingdon R.D.

2, is six years old. Jessica Ann Curfman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Curfman, of Three Springs, is two years old. Kristi Dawn Pecht, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Lyle Pecht of Huntingdon R.D. 3, is three years old. Mrs. Janet LeCrone, Alexandria.

Thomas Neal Hicks, Mount Union R.D. 1. Mrs. William States, Huntingdon R.D.I. Robert C.

Walker, Southside, Alexandria. More than half of all mobile trips in the United States cover five miles or less. Even a full moon reflects only 7 percent of the sunlight falling upon it. Pvt. Karen L.

Hart, Huntingdon native, played an important part in the successful staging of the Missouri State Special Olympics held recently at Fort Leonard Wood, where'the private is stationed. Hart, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hart of Huntingdon R.D.3, volunteered her time during the Special Olympics which ran for three days at the fort.

Nearly 3,500 handicapped youth and their chaperones from throughout Missouri participated in the annual event. Missouri Governor Joseph P. Teasdale was among the special guests who observed the parade of athletes and torch lighting ceremony that opened the games. Teasdale later presented awards to the winners of the 1,500 meter run, the opening event. Soldiers at the fort acted as escorts, coaches and judges for the young athletes who participated in track and field, swimming, gymnastics and team sports.

Activities for the multiply handicapped included the wheelchair softball throw, 25 yard race on crutches, 25 yard dash, 50 yard dash, innertube swimming and bowling. Created in 1968 by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Foundation, the Special Olympics is an international sports training, recreation and physical education program designed for the special child and adult. The program now exists in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 15 foreign countries. Pvt.

Hart assisted during the Olympics by officiating for the 200 meter dash. "I like' children and I thought this would be an interesting, learning experience," she stated. That seemed to be the Neffs Mills 4-H Plans July Picnic Neffs Mills 4-H Club will hold its annual family picnic on July 30, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Furance. Those planning to attend should take covered dishes and their own table service.

Meat will be provided by the club. Members of the club held a monthly "meeting June 22, at the Shavers Creek community Building. The meeting was called to order by vice president, Bob Sprout. Dave Phillips led in the pledge to the American Flag and Brenda Hutchison led in the 4- pledge. News reporter, Diane Gummo, read the secretary's report and called the roll.

The treasurer's report was given. Members of club discussed the drsss revue that is scheduled for July 11, and a narrative must be written. Details of the Iowa trip were also given. Club members will participate in the Harvest Home fun day to be held July 22, at the Shavers Creek Community Building at 1p.m. These club members reported on projects: Dave Phillips on small engines; Brenda Hutchison on cooking; Lisa Richards and Paula McGhee on sewing; Andy Watson and Doug Gummo on gardening.

Attending the meeting were: Bob Sprout, Diane Gummo, Paula McGhee, Doug Gummo, Andy Watson, Dave and Wade Phillips, Lisa Richards, Brenda Hutchison and leaders, Barb Richards, Jean Hutchison and Sue Gummo. PVT. KAREN L. HART general feeling of virtually all of the nearly 1,000 soldiers who arrived at the affair "I that I have gained a better 'understanding of the problems and needs of the handicapped," added Hart During her tour of duty at Fort Leonard Wood, the private works as a finance clerk for the Headquarters Commandant. The 1977 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, joined the Army in August of last year.

Christian BPW Council Meets July 11 The Altoona Christian Business and Professional Women's Council will meet at the Sheraton Motor Inn on July 11, at 6:15 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Helen Mcllroy of Lancaster, who has been affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries since 1950 and has been a national consultant for 15 years. The dinner theme, Ladies of Liberty, is appropriate for July. Dianne Hanley from the Barbizon School of Modeling will present a special feature on body language.

Music for the evening will be presented by soprano soloist, Gretchen Vickers. Mrs. McElroy, before assuming her present position, had a business career of 30 years as secretary to the president of a manufacturing company. She currently spends time with different groups affiliated with Stonecroft, including councils like Altoona's and Friendship Bible Coffees. She is' at the same time a housewife.

For reservations, call Mrs. Mabel Carlson, 695 5824, no later than July 9. The annual Hall reunion was held at the Stone Creek Lions Park on Sunday, June 18. A delicious picnic dinner was enjoyed by fifty two members present. Divine blessing before the meal was given by John Peters.

Following dinner, the rest of the day was spent'with the adults catching up on family news and events and the children playing on the playground. A brief business meeting was held with chairman, Charles Hall, presiding. The reunion will be held again next I year at the Lions Park the third Sunday in June. An enjoyable day was had by all. Those in attendance were: Frank arid Rachel Peters, Raymond and Savannah Hall, Brenda and Julie Hall, Herbert Hall, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Hall, Nancy Bennett, James and' Michael Bennett, Louise Cook, of 'Huntingdon R.D.; Dorothy Dysard Johnson, Jeff, Shirley and Daniel Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. William Dysard, Bonnie and Lisa Dysard, Mr. and Mrs.

Ben Dysard, all of Clearfield. Also: Mr and Mrs. Willis Brungard and Patti Brungard, of Mapleton R.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hall, Ronald, Linda and Roger Hall, George Leidy, Walter and Mabel Hall, all of Star Route, Alexandria; Florence Hall, Dallas; Mr.

and Mrs. Merle Henry of McConnellstown; Mr. and Mrs. George Wolfe, John and Esther Peters, Blanche E. Wagner, Jeff and Viola McDonald, Guy Hall, Eugene and Elizabeth Morningstar, Ruth Craig and Michele and Brian Wolfe, all of Huntingdon.

Guests were Nettie Hawn of Petersburg R.D.; Beatrice Craig Hagans of Mapieton Itinger of Alexandria R.D. and Leslie Galloway of Barree. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT L.

KREPPS Linda Lyons And R.L. Krepps Marry John Wawrose Earns BS Degree John Stewart Wawrose, son of Dr. and Mrs. F. E.

Wawrose of Mounted Route, Huntingdon, received a bacheclor of science degree in civil engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas. The university conferred 80 doctoral, 203 master's and 605 bachelor's degrees at its spring commencement. Music Boxes To Be Shown At Luncheon "Old Fashioned Picnic" is the theme of the Altoona Christian Women's Club luncheon meeting to be held Wednesday, July 12, at 12 noon in the Sheraton Motor Inn. The special feature will be given by Mrs. Mary Loomis, a retired teacher who is interested in the collection of music boxes.

Loomis started her hobby collecting clocks and bells before becoming involved in the collection of music boxes. To supplement her talk, Mrs. Loomis will have on display a variety of music boxes. Speaker is Mrs. Helen McElroy of Lancaster, national consultant for CWC.

A "singalong" is planned for the music. The public is invited to attend. Reservations for the luncheon and free preschool nursery must be made or canceled by noon Monday, July 10, with Thelma Rabold 942-7648 or Doris Leidle, 9446462. THE BOOK STORE Route Plain Huntingdon, Pa. Open Daily 10 A.M.-9P.M.

Sundays IQA.M. Area Man Picks New Potatoes Dean Garner of Wesley Chapel, Huntingdon, R.D., reported to The Daily News that he harvested new potatoes from his garden on Saturday, July 1. His call was prompted by the story about a Mapleton woman harvesting a tomato. The first United Church of Christ in Carlisle was the setting for the wedding of Miss Linda L. Lyons of Carlisle and Robert L.

Krepps, Star Route 1, Big Cove Tannery, on Saturday, June 17,1978. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meade G. Lyons of 412 S.

Pitt Carlisle, and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Krepps of Shirleysburg R.D. 1.

Officiating were the Rev. F. Russell Mitman. and the Rev. E.

Reginald Wagner. A reception followed the wedding in the fellowship hall of the church. For her wedding, the bride selected a white floor length polyester knit gown with chapel train, Queene Anne neckline, empire waist and A line skirt. Her headpiece was a Camelot cap with Venise lace and fingertip veil with motifs of Venise lace. She carried an arrangement of yellow rosebuds, white and yellow daisies with baby's breath and white streamers.

Matron of honor was the bridegroom's sister, Gretta Wong, who was attired in' a gown of yellow dotted swiss with a yellow picutre hat. She carried a nosegay of yellow and white dasies. Bridesmaids were Kathy Henry, Sue Lehmer, Gail Taylor and Linda Smith. Their gowns were of green dotted swiss with white picture hats. They carried nosegays of white and yellow daisies.

Best man was Michael Shade, friend of the bridegroom. Ushers were Bill Sterner, friend of the groom; Larry Smith, a friend; Steve Wong, the bridegroom's brother in law, and Dennis Lyons, the bride's brother. A wedding trip to the Poconos followed. The bride was graduated from Carlisle High School and Shippensburg State College. She is a teacher in the Southern Fulton School District in Warfordsburg.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Southern Huntingdon County High School and Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Va. He is an accountant for the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Berkely Springs, W. Va. They are residing at Star Route 1, Box 34, Big Cove Tannery, Pa. 17212.

Warriors Mark Grange Has Session Warriors Mark Grange No. 974 met in regular session in the grange hall Friday evening, June 23. The worthy master, Timothy Nowlin, presided. Minutes were read, reports of various committees were given and plans were completed for hosting the Huntingdon Pomona Grange meeting to be held in the Warriors Mark Grange Hall on Saturday, July 1. Plans were also made for the serving of a sale dinner on Saturday, July 8.

The master appointed the following members to arrange the booth for display at the Huntingdon County Fair: Bertha Taylor, Ross Lauder, Mary Durbin and Gertrude Murray. Lecturer, Ruth Galloway, presented a program on Three Special Days of June Flag Day, a reading I'm Your Flag by Mary Durbin; Father's Day, Thank You Dad was read by Tim Nowlin and for Dairy Month, the lecturer gave the poem, Moo Cow Moo. The program concluded with the ritual. Necessity may be the mother of invention, but a set goal in life is the father of success. STRICKLERS IT'S BETTER DANNY'S PLACE HUNTINGDON CO.

FIREMEN For Your Convenience, we will open Saturday Morning 11:00 A.M. With Our Full Line Of Sandwiches And Fried Items DINNERS Ham Steak Shrimp Chicken Fifh Beef Steak With Vegetable 46 E.Shirley Mpunt Union Phone 542-9016 Step Ouf On The Town To DISCO DANCING Elks Ballroom Huntingdon, Pa, July 7th, 14fh, 21 Complete Audio Light Show featuring: DJ, Michael Riling and The Rilco Disco Machine Time: 9s30 Cover Charge; Must Show Proof Of Age!.

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