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PAGE 12 THE DAllY Huntingdon and Mounf Union, November Society and Club News BRIDE TO BE Ruth Conley of Broad top is proud to amnoutice the engagement of her daughter, Charlene, to Jeffrey Kline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald "Bud" Kline of Saxton. Miss COnley, formerly of Warren, Ohio, attended Warren City Schools. Jeffrey is a graduate of Tussey Mountain High School.

Plans are being made for a summer wedding in 1979. Crime Watch Program Is Scheduled A Pennsylvania crime watch program will be a special feature of the Altoona Christian Women's Club luncheon on Nov. 8, at noon in the Sheraton Motor Inn. The program will be presented by David Fryer. Fryer is the regional coordinator for the Central Region Technical Assistance Office of the Governor's Justice Commission.

He hol.ds a bachelor of science degree in police administration and a master of science degree in public administration. His office is located in State College and covers a sixteen county area in Central Pennsylvania. Mr. Fryer's presentation will touch on areas such as personal security, burglary prevention and home security. Ronald G.

DeCarli, basketball coach and science teacher from St. Mary's, will be the speaker. Mr. DeCarli is a graduate of Bennetts Valley High School and Clarion State College from which he holds a B.S. in secondary education and an M.E.D.

in biology. He is director of fellowship of Christian Athletes, St. Mary's huddle. The musical selections will be presented by Gretchen Vickers. The public is invited to attend.

Reservations for the luncheon and pre school nursery must be made or canceled by noon Monday, Nov. 6, with Thelma Rabold 942 7648 or Norma Bennett 685 -1262. Alliance Young Adults Have Meeting The Young Adult Class of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Mount Union held its monthly meeting at the home of Gary and Carol Atherton, 107 W. Halley Mount Union, recently. A brief business meeting was conducted by president Bob Bigelow; He read Scripture from John 3 and John 5.

Harold Weller offered prayer at the conclusion of the session. Prior to serving of tasty refreshments by the host and hostess, Gary and Carol Atherton, the invocation was given by Darlene Bigelow. Besides the Athertons, those present were Bob and Darlene Bigelow, Harold and Jennifer Weller, Don and Maggie Jacka and Dave and Sandra Hamilton. Phi Delta Theta Wins 1st Prizes It was. a double victory for Phi Delta Theta's float.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the float theme, captured first place awards in both the Huntingdon and Mount Union Halloween parades. The Oct. 25, meeting of Phi Delta Theta Chapter was a model session for the following rushees; Yvonne Booher, Sandi Johnson, Melissa Houck and Deb Wicker. President Betty Mcllroy opened this special meeting in ritual form and roll was called with reports by the secretary and the treasurer, Julie Mornlngstar. 1 International correspondence included information on cookbooks.

Other communication was a letter from the Huntingdon Tourist Promotion Agency concerning the, master calendar for community events. Committee reports were as follows: The program committee, Julie Mornlngstar, reported a fun time at Lincoln Caverns on Sunday, Oct. 15. Karen Ewing, chairwoman of membership, conducted a brief program to explain Beta Sigma Phi to the rushees. The social committee noted that all was finalized for the Halloween party which was held on Saturday night, Oct.

28. Discussion for the shopping spree was held, with details forthcoming. Speaking for ways and means committee, Nancy Nead reported that peanut brittle orders are due Nov. 21. It will be sold at $1.60 per pound in one pound bags only.

A bake sale has been scheduled for Nov. 25. 1 Julie Morningstar announced that she will be taking a leave of absence for an out of town job. Her JV Branch Ready For Nov. Bazaar Juniata Valley Branch to the Auxiliary of the J.C: Blair Memorial Hospital has scheduled its bazaar for Saturday, Mv.

18, beginning at-10 a.m. in the Memorial Public Library. Members of the branch will meet the previous evening at the library to arrange fancy work items which have been donated for the bazaar. Those individuals donating baked goods and other food items should deliver them to the bazaar location early Saturday morning, since the event is scheduled to get underway promptly at 10. Jane Levan is chairman of the bazaar and proceeds will go toward the hospital and the Juniata Valley Medical Center.

Members of the JV Auxiliary have promised an array of cake, cookies, pies, homemade yeast breads and quick breads, in addition to candy and soup. There will be many Christmas gift items, all handcrafted for the bazaar. Juniata Valley Branch has a membership of 250 women from the area. President of the branch is Donna Eberle, assisted by vice president, Mary leraci; secretary, Sue Christy, and treasurer, Barbara Davis. First Church Families Have Supper The social room of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Union was the scene of a family party on Sunday, Oct.

22 at 6 p.m. Families attending brought a dish of one of their favorite foods and when assembled the buffet table was laden with a variety of eye appealing and taste temping dishes. The food disappeared quickly as the individuals selected the foods of their choice. The dining tables were covered with white cloths and centered by crystal bud containing yellow chrysanthemums. White napkins were used.

The fine entertainment was provided by the Gospel Galileans. The members were introduced by Fred Rosensteel, a member of Church, one of the group who is responsible for arranging the programs. Selections sung by the group included: Let's All Go Down To the River with soloist Clarence Sample; This Is Just What Heaven Means to Me, soloist, Timothy McCarty; Hallelujah, I Am Ready, soloist, Bob Piper; a reading with musical accompaniment, Lord It's Me Again, Fred Rosensteel; I'll Fly Away, soloist, Floyd Renniriger; Paul's Ministry; Piper; One Day at a Time, soloist, Clarence Sample; Purple Robe, soloist, Alma Piper. The entire group sang Life Boat and Walking on the Water in closing. Twenty four persons attended this party planned by Family Life Coordinator, Mrs.

Calvin Wiser, and was served by her and the family life committee. Mead (Cont'd from Page 1) Doyland Gladfelter, Earl Schandelmeier, Adeline Cresswell and Diane Park, recording secretary. Robert Neff, UPIP representative, also sat in on the sessions. The Mead Products negotiating team included Donald Talasky, production superintendent; William Bill Barclay, personnel director; Edward Boran, controller and William McKinney, building and maintenance engineer. People On The Go Policemen's Ball To Be Tomorrow A record attendance is expected tomorrow evening at the 8th annual Huntingdon Policeman's Ball to be held at Elks Home, starting at 9 p.m.

may be purchased at the door. "The Oldsters" will furnish music for dancing and in addition there will be door prices, refreshments and entertainment. A spokesman today that area busing establishments have been "insist generous" to donating door prizes and gifts the fall event. also was noted that as a public relations gesture, the gives the public an op- While in Huntingdon, Mrs. Ross, accompnaied by her daughters and granddaughter, visited in Sinking Valley with Mr, and Mrs.

Ray O'Shell and later in Altoona with a nephew, Jordan Ross and family, and Mrs. Ross' daughter, Mrs. Fern Daugherty, They report the foliage in Sinking Valley was beautiful. Recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Mildred Ross, 503 Crawford Apartments, were her daughter, Mrs.

George Baler, the former Betty Boss, and Mrs. Ross's granddaughter, Mrs. Judy Baler Gotnot, both of Austintown, Phlo, and Mrs. Paul ROSS of Havelock, the former Sharon Park, of South Huntingdon. Sharon and Paul have spent an enjoyable delayed enroute with their fajniliesV Cpl.

Paul Ross continued later to San Diego, for further training on QeU3, and Sharon has returned to their home in North Carolina until Paul joins her in December. SPAGHETTI SUPPER By MOUNT UNION FIRE COMPANY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 12 NOON Til 7PM sttbt First United Methodist Churph MQUNT UNION You Can of" GIACOBEllO Happy Birthday responsibilities of treasurer wilf be taken over by Pat MeMahon and program chairwoman by Joyce Hockenberry. Joyce' Hockenbefry and Becky Johnson presented a meaningful program entitled, Life Is Absolutely Great. The next meeting will be held at Bill Mcllroy's home at 2515 Shadyside Ave. Halloween refreshments were served to the following: Betty Mcllroy, Karen Ewing, Pat McMahon, Julie Morningstar, Joyce Hockenbefry, Becky Johnson, Nancy Nead, Diane Park, Yvonne Booher, Sandi Johnson, Melissa Houck and Deb Wicker.

THESE HANDSOME LITTLE fellows, Bobby and James Lee Williams, are the sons of" Tom and Mary Williams of Mount Union, R.D.2. James Lee is celebrating his second -birthday today, Nov. 3. Grand-parents are Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Conner of Hill Valley, James Williams of Allenport and the late Mary Williams. Their great grandmothers are Mrs, Ella Welch of Hill Valley, Kathryn Conner of Hesston and Emma Williams of Allenport. cake and ice cream will be served in James' honor. Bobby marked his fifth birthday on Sept. 26.

Cake was served to his kindergarten class at St. Catherine's School. Mrs. Cathy Brady is his teacher. Happy Birthday, Jimmy! THIS CUTE LITTLE girl is Traci Dawn Parks.

Traci, who is seven today, Nov. 3, is the daughter of Barry and Barbara Parks of Piney Ridge, Huntingdon. Traci's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fouse of Huntingdon; Mr.

and Mrs. Berley Parks of Piney Ridge and Mrs. Mahlon Porte of Moore Huntingdon. A slumber party will be held in Traci's honor. Happy Birthday! November 3,1978 Staci Merritts, six year old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Merritts of 1814 Washington Huntingdon. Karen Mae Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peters of 1424 Moore Huntingdon, is five years old.

Mrs. Joseph Baker, rear 504 Pennsylvania Huntingdon. Traci Dawn Parks, daughter of Barry and Barbara Parks of Piney Ridge, Huntingdon, is seven today. James Lee Williams, son of Tom and Mary Williams of Mount Union R.D.2, is two years old. Only cowards accept defeat it is a challenge to the brave.

Business Meeting Held By Grange Lincoln Grange No. 914 met Oct. 20, at the grange hall with John Keith, master, presiding during the business meeting. The opening song was The Dear Old Farm. Ella Criswell reported for the women's activities and solicited help for a supper on Oct.

25. Harry Keith reported for the building Committee and the youth committee report was given by Linda Garner, who noted that help is- needed in putting the scrapbook together for the state grange. Orville Hartman spoke for the legislative committee and Ross Criswell gave the treasurer's report, Ruth A. Kensinger will check with the Shirley Home for the Aged regarding a Christmas program. A get well card was sent to Robert Launtz from the grangers.

A Scripture lesson for the evening was read by Mrs. Ella Criswell from Psalm 117 and Mrs. Criswell was thanked for placing flowers at each station. The grange youth presented the literary program which followed. Presiding were John Keith, Linda Garner and Rita Showalter.

A quiz on grange form and ritual was taken by the members and the group learned 'The Watermelon Song. A game was played under the direction of Linda Garner. John Keith and Linda Garner sang a duet entitled Little Willie. Linda Garner favored the group with a piano solo, Brian's Song. The interesting program concluded with Ruth A.

Kensinger reading a poem, My Recipe. Delicious refreshments were served to 21 persons. Pledge Ritual Set By Sorority Members of Mu Beta Sorority met at Daryl Smith's home in Huntingdon on Oct. 19. The membership committee reported that a pledge ritual will be held at the next meeting for Ruth Park, Daryl Smith, Polly Johnston, Dotty Hobbs and Beatrice Rivello.

According to the social committee, a shopping trip will be held Nov. 18, to Harrisburg East and Capitol City Malls. Members may make the trip to the mall in a school bus. Ways and means committee had on display can of Christmas cookies and candies which will be sold. Members will begin taking orders for delivery Nov.

20 until Dec. 16. Various homes were designated as places to make Christmas cookies. The chapter will help the "Easter Seal Society wrap Christmas gifts, reported the committee. Needed are people to help shop for gifts and members who could present some type of entertainment for children.

A program on Learning to Earn was given by Carol Black, while Daryl Smith and Mary Bithell served refreshments to Sandte Mitchell, Debbie Perrin, Brenda Runk, Sue Lewis, Sue Snare, Sue Herncane, Marcia Miller, Donna States, Debbie Steele, Kathy Wilson, Ruth Park, Daryl Smith, Polly Johnston, Dotty Hobbs and Beatrice Rivello. The Dental Department of the Broad Top Medical Center is now accepting new patients, Please call 635-2925 for an appointment. Daniel Ritchey, Stephen Hittle, D.M.D. NOTICE TO THE RODENTS OF THE THREE SPRINGS FIRE CO. ARM starting immediately, fe call Uie Three Springs Fire Co- 643-4300 FlSASi PJ4CI IT BY YOUR PHONE Area Servicemen TO BECOME BRIDE Mr.

and Mrs. James Rudy of 434 S. Grand Lewistown, formerly of Huntingdon, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Ann, to Douglas Karl Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Nichols of 832 S.

Wayne Lewistown. She is a 1977 graduate of Lewistown Area High School and will graduate in 1979 from the School of Radiology at PolycliniC Medical Center, Harrisburg. Her fiance is a 1976 graduate of Lewistown Area High School and a 1978 graduate of Williamsport Area Community College. He is now employed at Standard Steel. No date has been set for the wedding.

Emmanuel Society Assembles Mrs. Linda Houp of James Creek hosted the October meeting of the Ladies Missonary Scoiety of the Emmanuel Bible Church, Huntingdon. -After the singing of Everlasting Arms, a devotional by Kathy Rice from the Branding Iron was presented by Faye Peters. In conjunction with the new fiscal year, the article admonished each one to make the most of lives that are slipping by so rapidly. We should strive to smile more, carry out our plans, run from sin, be concerned about appearance, be courteous, be complimentary, be thankful, be friendly and have patience.

Installation of officers was performed with an impressive candlelight The new president, Linda Houp, led the remainder of the meeting. Devotions and Bible study were led by Dian Crile in the absence of the vice president. It was brought out that everyone is a teacher," no matter what his or her walk of life is. Mothers are teachers at all times, teaching children by attitudes, reactions to different situations, etc. 'Christians are also teachers, showing the world about Christ by attitudes, actions, appearance, expressions, words and love for others.

All the women joined in prayer time, followed by discussion of some business. Reports were given and plans were made to clean the carpet at the church, have draperies made for the sanctuary, and have covers made to protect the new shrubbery in front of the church. Refreshments, served by Alice and Merry Jo Carper, were enjoyed by the following: Ethel Carper, Donna Fullman, Linda Houp, Nora Patterson, Connie Kyper, Faye Peters, Donna Shope.Dorothy McBride, Dorothy Hoover, Freda Snare, Dian Crile, Ruth Gensimore, Linda Moist, Sara Duncan, Mrs. Milton Wyles and Judy Lewis. Anniversaries November 3,1978 Mr.

and Mrs. Winston R. Chesney of Petersburg R.D, are celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary today, FORCES GERMANY A husband and wife team. First Lieutenants David 0. and Jean M.Rittenhouse, recently participated with other American and allied troops in REFORGER '78, NATO's largest yearly exercise held in Germany.

More than 11,006 soldiers were flown to Germany and some 37,000 tons of equipment and supplies have been shipped from the U.S. for the massive exercise. REFORGER (Return of Forces to Germany) results from a 1967 agreement between the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany. The U. S.

agreed to return stateside based forces to Germany each year for exercises to demonstrate allied solidarity. The entire exercise emphasizes the orderly disposition of forces and stressed deployment procedures and techniques. Both are assigned to the 549th Engineer Batallion in Schwetzingen, Germany. David, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John 0. Rittenshouse, Jr 1 of 2306 Cassady Huntingdon, Is supply officer with the battalion. The lieutenant was graduated from "the U. S. Military Academy, West Point, N.

in 1975. Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Scott, 2932 Eisinor Fort Worth, Texas, is adjutant of the battalion.

She entered the Army in August 1975 and received her commission by direct appointment. The lieutenant attended Bellvue (Neb.) College and Boston University in Heidelberg, Germany, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1978. PVT. BARRY FOSTER OF MAPLETON is stationed in Germany after a 20 day leave at home. He is a son of Mrs.

Mildred Foster of Mapleton and the late Abraham Foster. Foster's address is: Pvt. Barry Foster 191-50-2824, HCO 2nd llth ACR (WG2DHA) APO N. Y. 09330.

FORT RILEY, KAN, Pvt. Larry C. Setzler, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A.

Setzler of McVeytown R.D. 2, recently was assigned as an asphalt specialist with the 34th Engineer Battalion at Fort Riley, Kan. Setzler entered the Army in February of this year. Calendar Friday, Novembers Juniata Valley Senior Citizens will meet al p.m. in the social room of the United Methodist Church.

Alexandria. American Legion Auxiliary No. 107. Mount Union, will meet nlYso p.m. Bring something tor refreshments.

Lincoln Subordinate Grange will hold a meeting ut p.m. in the grange hall. Program: Medic Alert by Melzcne Hess. Saturday, November 4 All persons in Mead Retirees group going on bus trip to ice show ill Hershey should meet al Murphy at 10 a.m. Sunday, Novembers The Emmlsaries from Mansfield College will be presenting a program at Grace United Methodist Church, Three Springs, al p.m.

Young musical group. Thousand will meet at the Porter Township road sign on the Alexandria Pike at 2 p.m. for a cross country hike on Warrior Ridge. Monday, November 6 United Methodist Women of First Church, Huntingdon, will meet in fellowship hall of the church al p.m. Thank offering program, led by Mrs.

Paul Kieffel. Juniata Valley Community Chorus will rehearse al 7:45 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church, Alexandria. All members urged to attend. Huntingdon Area Band Parents will meet at 7:30 p.m.

In (he senior high band room. Alexandria Volunteer Kirc Company will meet in Ihe fire hall at p.m. TOPS Pa. No. 4ii7 will meet at p.m.

in Ihe recreation room of Ihe Crawford Apartments. New members are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon will meet al ft p.m. in St. James Lutheran Church.

Huntingdon La Lcche League will meet at Ihe home'of Mary Jean Walker. IJli!) Alexandria, at p.m. Topic: Baby Arrives. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Junior Baby Beef meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m.

in Huntingdon Middle School. O.K. Shilling Class of the 15th Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, will meet in the social room of the church p.m. Monthly meeting of the McConnellstown Fire Company will be held in the fire hall at 8 p.m. DANCE PETERSBURG FIRE HALL NOVEMBER 4 "Whiskers And Lace" NOVEMBER 11 "Country Generation" 10:00 1:00 Members 8 Guests Over 21 '78 CMC Pick-Up '77 Chevy El Camino '75 Chevy Pick-Up Montgomery Chevrolet ONLY THE TICKET FOR GOVERNOR CAN RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN OUR STATE GOVERNMENT AND RETURN PENNSYLVANIA TO THE PEOPLE, ilGHT YEARS OF MISMANAGEMENT AND CORRUPTION IS VOTE FOR THORNBURGH THEY'RE A RIAL CHOICi FOR A CHANG1 PAIB FOR BY THf COUNTY COMMITTEE'.

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