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njfyHt L'-'S lot a Mar tfFsmt hours, according to; a report released today by Alice Heirie, Woites were Auxiliary, in addition to both Juniata Valley and Lower Huntingdon County Branches, candy stripers also assisted in the volunteer program. From Juniata Valley, there were Ruth Anderson and Elizabeth Porter, while Sally Clark, Agness Koehler and Hilda Rorer represented the Lower Huntingdon County Branch. Assisting with activities, church services and as Visitors in the extended care facility were: Roberta Bell, Alice Coffman, Hazel Clemens, Clair Colbert, Evadene Colbert, Stella Chilcote, Arleen Cunningham, Dolly Dodston, Elaine Eichensehr, Elma Free, Valerie Goodman, Frances Greenleaf, Hazel Isenberg, Cass Lewis, Lynn Long, Arvella Morder, Myrtle Moser, Ora Stevenson, Hazel Scott, Rachel Teeters, Doris Thompson, Mischelle VanBuskirk and Caryline Weir, Hairdressers and helpers in the facility were: Ruby Crum, Lou Crago, Arlene Goss, Anita Hoffman, Peggy Pannebaker and Lois Wilson. Candy Stripers who assisted were: Cheryl Thornton, Sylvia A.C. Miller Descendants Have Reunion The descendants of the late Achim Coder and Annie Jane (Wilson) Miller gathered at the home of Emanuel K.

and Connie Miller, Center Union, on Sunday, Sept. 2. A picnic dinner was enjoyed' by 73 persons. A get together was the first reunion since 1915, and at a short business meeting, Emanuel Miller was elected president and Mrs. Jane (Sanks) Cook was elected secretary treasurer.

Prize winners were Robert W. Edelblute, Kylie Dawn Cook, G. Evelyn Sanks, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E.

Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz E. Miller, Samuel Miller, Mr. and Mrs.

Craig Carlson, Michele and Michael Miller, Herbert W. Feather, Mrs. Harriet (Edelblute) Feather, Mrs. Laura (Sanks) Marble, Mrs. Barbara (Miller) Brown, Mary Ruth Feather, James Brown and Kenneth Mitchell.

Cake walk cakes were awarded to Robert W. Edelblute, Mrs. Elizabeth (Sanks) Carlson, Mrs. Sylvia (Edelblute) Mitchell and Dick Brown. President Miller and Connie have invited the family back for a reunion on Aug.

31,1980. Those attending were Kurtz and Stacha Miller and guest; Emanuel and Connie Miller and Sam Ken and Marcia Miller, Robert and Angela; John and Linda (Miller) Skipper, Jason and Christopher; Edna Miller; Rodney and Pam Cook, Nichole and Kylie; Raymond and Sylvia (Edelblute) Mitchell; Herbert and Harriet (Edelblute) Feather; Mary Ruth Feather and Robert Edelblute, all of Huntingdon. Also Jane (Sanks) Cook and John Michael and Kathy Cook, Christopher and Susan; Josephine (Sanks) Owens; James arid Dorothy (Edelblute) Myers; Larry and Sandra (Myers) McNeal; Ronald and Susan Myers; Wayne and Sharon Mitchell, Ken and Kim, all of Alexandria; Larry and Sandie Mitchell, Annette and Toby; Scott and Elizabeth Feather, Hesston R.D. Also Blair and Eileen Miller, Mike and Michelle, Danes; Robert Max Miller, York Haven; Jim and Lynn (Miller) Yost, fitters; Sam Miller and Mrs. Mildred Blatt, Harrisburg; Dick and Barbara (Miller) Brown, Joe and Jim, Alpena, Evelyn Sanks of Tampa, John A.

Vitch and Melanie, Stone Mountain, Laura (Sanks) Marble, Oxford, N.Y.; Robert and Elizabeth (Sanks) Carlson, Sidney, N.Y-; Michael and Cynda (Carlson) Hurley, Unadilla.N.Y.; Craig and Melissa Carlson, Liverpool, N.Y.; Betty (Feather) Longfield and Gail, Detour, Md STRAIT'S Hobby Pet Shop 505 Washington St. Gold Bond Kepbart -fc 1MP Pat'- Jean, ttattfir Swigart; At the registration desk were i 'Peg jahet Dore, Bette J. Heine aM Irene Peterson. Radiology: Milton Taylor and emergency rooms Philip Good. meetings Happy Birthday 82 YEARS OLD TODAY Ralph Spacht of Tyrone R.D.

1 is enjoying his 82nd birthday today. A family celebration was held this past weekend with his son, Waiter, and family of Tyrone R.D, 1, and daughter, Dorothy E. Jones and family of Mechanicsburg present. September 18,1979 Mrs. Rachel Y.

Black of 408 Sixth Huntingdon, is celebrating her 95th birthday today. Congratulations 1 Barbara Jean Louder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Louder of 516 Church Huntingdon, is 20 today.

Terry L. Snare, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Snare of 700 Mount Vernon Huntingdon.

Paul Taylor Grajeda, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grajeda of Rockhill Furnace, is two years old. Danielle Marie Minnick, daughter of Rick and Theresa Minnick of Dudley R.D., is three years old today; Will Summers, son of Bill and Pat Summers of Mount Union, is 12 years old. Ralph E.

Spacht of Tyrone R.D. 1 is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. Congratulations! Open House Is Planned For Karl Stever Open house will be held at the Cassville Community Building on Sunday, Sept. 23, for Kan Stever, who will be celebrating his 90th birthday. Family, other relatives and friends are invited to join in celebrating this joyous occasion.

Guests will be welcomed between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. It is requested that gifts be omitted. Goehring Next At Alexandria Book Club Alexandria Book Club will meet Thursday afternoon, Sept. 20, at 2:30 o'clock in the Memorial Library. Doris Goehring of Juniata College, assistant professor of speech and theatre, will review the books of Erma Bombeck.

Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Jesse C. Keith and Mrs. Robert Simpson, All members and friends are invited. PHOTO FINISHING at Health Mart 715WASHINQTON5T.

HUNTINGDON for tfie fall find ioti li. fit Grate CTiUfth, Mrs, -Jfotofc Andrews and Edith Stubbs were in charge 6f devotions, Thl topic was Labor Day and Educatlo'n. Mira, Andrews read Scttp- ture froth 1 and' a hymn; standing off the Promises, was sung in unison, folidwed by player, -and trodaction to the topic by Andrews'. She spdkeu- concerning Jesus wh6 went about doing" good, and as a car- of His eternal testing and of the dignity of his toll. Work for the Night is Coming was sung.

Mrs. Edith StUbbs read various Scripture verses telling of the Joys of Work. A poem, In the Carpenter's Shop, was read by Mrs. Andrews. Sallle Hicks was pianist for the meeting.

Mrs. Bonnie Cramer, president, presided over the' business session. After the regular order of business, several communications were read by the treasurer, Kathryn Wagner. A unanimous vote was given to increase the missionary pledge by five percent and to make a donation to CARE. Dates to be remembered were discussed, namely the District meeting at Mount Union on Oct.

18, and the annual bazaar at Epworth Tyrone, Sept. 29. Plans are being made to have a children's choir in the near future, to be directed by Mrs. Jean Rohrer and sponsored by theUMW. Also, a quilt top was donated by Mrs.

Mildred McMullen. It is hoped that the women will respond to a quilting bee, times and places to be given at a later date. The business meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. A social time was enjoyed following the The table was laden with a variety of delicious salads, the favorites of each of the women. Delia Cover asked divine grace.

Those attending were: Bonnie Cramer, Edith Stubbs, Jane Andrews, Sallie Hicks, Jean Rohrer, Geraldine Wise, Delia Coder, Margaret Irvin, Kathryn Wagner, Edith Kauffman, Dorothy Heaster, Gladys McMullen, Vickie McMullen and Evelyn Shoop. Philathea Class Has Meeting The first fall meeting of the Philathea Class of the Abbey United Church of Christ was held Monday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at the home of Emma Snyder, 1126 Mifflin Huntingdon. A business meeting was presided over by Catherine Oliver.

Plans were made for a rummage sale to be held later this fall. An offering was taken at the conclusion of this portion of the meeting. The Rev. Chris Currier talked to the group about its role as church members in helping to carry out the work of the church. Mrs, Mary Ann Kumpf of the Huntingdon County Unit of the American Cancer Society explained the work of the society to the group and showed members how to make necess.ary items used by the society.

The class is much interested in this project. Scripture, was read by Marguerite Garner and a poem, No Regrets, was presented by Agnes Peighta). After the program delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Snyder, assisted by Mrs. Peightaj, Mrs.

Almeda WUspn, another hostess, was not present. Attending were: Mrs. Mildred Bush, Mrs. Mabel Coffroan, Mrs. Marguerite Garner, Mrs.

Ann Grove, Mrs. Irene Grove, Mrs. Edith Henney, Mrs. Margaretta Hoffman, Mrs. Ethel Nablo, Mrs.

Catherine Oliver, Mrs. Weima uraeey and the hostesses, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Peighta). The next meeting will be Monday, Oct.

8, time and place to be announced. Give the average man the tools and in no time a dripping faucet becomes a running stream. 57 Years sws'. Chester of Mapieten Depot, will be celebrating thelf S7th' 6 wadding ttlyefsary Sept, 22. Mivlmd Mrs, Parks are the parents of eleven children and'have 29 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Their children are; Paul of Huntingdon Mi's. Mary Querry of Clarion; Mrs. Beatrice Carson of Green' castle; Mrs, Betty Stever of Lakemont; Edwin and Maurice of Delaware; Mrs. Peggy Waite Of Mapleton Depot; Mrs. Helen Glunt of Shade Gap; Robert of Doylesburg; Jesse of Mapleton and William of Orrstown.

Mrs. Parks has one living brother and one sister and Mr. Parks has three living brothers and four sisters. RANDY L. WOODS, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John R. Woods of Newton Hamilton, is attending Nyack College, New York. He is majoring in music, focusing on teaching and directing. Randy has been active in community and church affairs over the past several years.

He has accompanied many individuals on the piano and organ, and was piano accompanist for a local musical group, The Rainbow Four. He is a graduate of the Mount Union Area High School, class of 1978, where he was active in the band orchestra and the school chorus. Randy's address is Box 607, Mosely Hall, Nyack College, Nyack, New York, 10906. He would enjoy hearing from his many friends. La Leche League Meets This Evening "The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breast fed Baby' is the planned discussion at La Leche League meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jan Griffith, located across from Speck's Pontiac on Route 22, Her home is the last tan house with brown trim behind the Gas and Go station. The blue League bulb will be on. For further instructions call Mrs. Griffith at 643-6707.

All expectant and nursing mothers are invited to Mothers are welcome to bring babies. La Leche League, a non 'ofit organization, is led by rs. Emily Gregory. The League has a lending library from which one can borrow books to read between the monthly -meetings. These books range on topics from early pregnancies to toddlers.

Meetings are casual and, following each one, light refreshments are served. For any concerns about breastfeeding, call Mrs- Gregory at 643-6439 BUCHANAN'S Building Supply center 6 to 1 Mr. Parks' enjoys gardening and Mrs. Parks raises flowers and crochets. Mrs; Parks has been in failing health for three months.

She was a former Smith Valley correspondent for'The Daily News. They would enjoy receiving cards from their many friends and relatives, Congratulations! Band Boosters Establish Work Schedule Southern Huntingdon County Band Boosters met in the school cafeteria for the first meeting of the school year on Sept. 10, with thirteen members in attendance. President Starr called the meeting to order and reports were presented by Eva secretary, and treasurer, Elinor Wible. Band parents of those in senior and junior high school are reminded that the new membership drive is open.

Dues are $10 per member and both parents are urged to join. A work schedule for remaining home varsity football games has been established. Working in the concession stand will be SeptV 28, Kishacoquillas areas of Orbisonia, Rockhill, Pogue and Three Oct. 5, areas'Of; Shade Gap, Blairs Mills and Neelyton. Oct.

12, Everett all Band Parents. Junior and varsity and junior high games all parents who can attend are urged to help. Band Boosters should note the regular meeting night Oct. 5, will be canceled due to a junior varsity football game. Refreshments were served by Boosters from Three Springs area to the following: Hazel Hershey, Esther Krepps, Mary L.

Dandrea, Vermo Dandrea, Shirley Mills, Janet Painter, Lucille Cowan, Linda Anderson, Linda Creswell, Treva Starr, Elinor Wible, Marge Rupert and Eva McCall. Queen Annfe's neckline jeap sleeves trimmed in venise lace, The gown featured a sheer back illusion yoke'with an attached watteau train. The skirt was also edged in lace. She wore a fingertip length veil completely edged in reembroidered Venise lace. "The Juliet cap was covered in polyester knit with Venise lace 'and pearl trim.

Her only jewelry was a single pearl necklace and earring set, a gift from the She carried a cascade of white roses, carnations, pompon daisies and baby's breath. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. Maid of honor was Miss Debb Feaster of Millersburg. Bridesmaids were the Misses Jill Fisher and Beth Watson of Lewistown and Carla Crone of Dover, all friends of the bride. The maid of honor chose a floor length chiffon gown Which was cream in color with cinnamon flowers.

It featured a scoop neckline, cape sleeves and a blouson bodice. She carried light cannamon carnations in a nosegay with baby's breath, a cinnamon colored bow and streamers. The gowns were similar, fashioned of qiana, cinnamon in color and featured small trains. They carried cinnamon colored carnations in nosegays with baby's breath, eggshell colored bows and streamers, All female attendants wore combs in their hair with silk carnations and dried baby's breath to match their gowns. Dawn M.

Ruby of Huntingdon was-flower girl. She chose a matching caped gown in cream and carried a small fireside basket "carnations, white daisies 'and baby's breath. She wore a halo of baby's breath in her hair. Serving as the ring bearer MR. AND MRS.

DOUGLAS KARL NICHOLS was Greg Reigle of Lewistown. Best man was Kenton M. Nichols of Lewistown. Ushers were Dan Becker of Lewistown, cousin of the Douglas Rudy of Westminster, the bridels brother, and Tim Yearick of Lewistown, friend of the groom. Relatives and' friends attended a reception at the Green Gables Inn, Lewistown, where the rehearsal dinner had been held the previous evening.

A wedding trip to Wildwood Beach, N.J. followed. The bride is a graduate of Lewistown Area High School in 1977 and Polyclinic Medical Center in 1979. She is an ray technologist. The oridegroom is a graduate of Lewistown Area Jftigh School in 1976 and WWiiamspprt Area Community College in 1978.

He is employed by Standard Steel. They are residing at 832 S. Wayne Lewistown. Calendar China Topic For Presbyterians MU Art Guild Begins Its Fall Season The Mount Union Art Guild met for its first session of the fall season, Sept. 12, at the First United Methodist Church.

New officers elected to serve for the 1979 -1980 term were: Jean Price, President; Sylvia Leader, Vice President; and Vonnle Orlowski, Secretary. Jessie Pollicino was retained as treasurer. Mrs. Benson Dale, a long time member of the Guild, was honored at a farewell dinner Sept. 5, at the Newton Hamilton Fire Hall.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale have left the area and will make their new home in Zephyrills, Myrtle Watts was recognized for the excellent publicity she has given members in the various. groups and one man shows. The Guild has again accepted an invitation to hang Klntings at the cheese barn, sated beside the historic grist mill in Burnt Cabins, on October 19, 20 and 21, for the annual Fulton County Fall Festival.

Members participated in this event last fall for the first time, and the show met with great success. The weekly painting sessions have begun, and will be continued every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in the basement of the First United Methodist Church. All interested persons are invited to attend. Those present were Betty Tiuan, Jessie PolUcino, Cathy Speck, Jean Price, Bill Umberson, Lila Bradshaw, Pat Stewart, Mike Lamberson, Josephine Peduzzi, tetty Fleming, J.

R. Rutherford, Marjorie Rutherford, Sylvia Leader, Peg Stewart, Elma McClain and Vonnie Orlowski. Getting acquainted with China, was the theme of the first fall meeting of the Women's Association of the United Presbyterian Church of Mount Union, held Sept. 5, in the social room. Mrs.

Harold Estep opened the program with a questionnaire regarding the People's Republic of China. It was quickly evident how little was known of this vast country of 900 million people. Working in two groups, the highest score was 12, out of a possible 20, The remainder of the program brought the women up to date on the Christian Church, living standards and improved conditions, as China is once again opening her nation up to the world. Mrs. William Myers led the Service of the Least Coin for the devotional portion of the meeting.

In this yearly service, the Mount Union women join with women all over the world in giving the least coin of each country. In this way, all feel equal in carrying out large projects. Mrs. Ray Smith, President, conducted the business meeting. The secretary, Mrs.

Estep, read the usual amusing minutes and the letter to the editor written by Mrs. Jerry Evans, in regards to the ramp erected at the side of the church. Treasurer, Miss Agness Koehler, reported on letters of thanks for the contributions sent to the Board of Pensions and the Therese Orr Promoted By Navy Navv Intelligence Specialist Second Class Therese J. Orr, whose husband, Daniel, is the son of Barbara and Robert M. Qrr Sr, of Mounted Route, Springs Rjag, HUJ- tingdon, has been promoted to her present rank while serving as a member on the stiff of the Commander, Qceanographic System, U.S.

Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. She joined the Navy in July 1977. Stone Mountain Village. Donations were made to the spring offering to the Homes Auxiliary, the Mount Union Area Medical Center and the regular Presbyterial quarterly dues. The ramp committee reported that, by popular demand, two benches had been placed in front of the ramp instead of shrubbery.

The 1980 quota sheets were made out and are to be presented at the Presbyterial fall meeting in October. It was voted to increase the amount of money to regular, contingent, and sewing and supplies. It was reported that the dinner given for the family of Mrs. Cula Drake, at the time of her death, was greatly appreciated. Because of the winter heating plans for the church, the October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.

Estep. Delicious refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess, Mrs. Ted Illingworth, who was assisted by Mrs. Mary Russell. Tuesday, September 18 Hiirlslog Valley Grange No.

will meet In the grange hall at p.m. Installation of officers. Ladies Auxiliary to Barracks No. 14X1, Veterans of World War will meel in the Crawford Apartments at 2p.m. Lady Delia Rebekah Lodge will meel Petersburg Volunteer Fire Co.

No. I will meet in the fire hall at p.m. Ladies Auxiliary of No. 1 Kire Company, Huntingdon, will meel in the No. I Engine House al p.m.

All members are urged to attend. Stone Creek Valley Fire Company Auxiliary of McAlevys Fort will hold its regular monthly meeting in Ihe fire- hall Onelda Township Fire Company will meel at 7:30 p.m. in the township Building. Public is inviled to attend. Community Chorus will rehearse In Church at 7 p.m.

Beginning sewing classes will start al 7 p.m. in Cheslnul Terrace Community Building. Ag forum will take place al Kelly's Standing Slone Garden Club will meel at p.m. in SI. James Lutheran Church social hall.

Mrs. John S. Kornmann of Lewistown will present a program on (lower arranging. Fun With Free Forms. Triangle Homcmakcrs will meel from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. at Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church Bring col ion yarn and No. 10 knitling needles. Al 1 D.m., group will tour Huntingdon Historical Society Home. Wednesday, September 19 Huntingdon VVCTtl will meet at 2 p.m.

in Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Mnng Huntingdon R. U.

4. Ladies Auxiliary to Klks Lodge No will be honored a dinner al 7 p.m. in Ihe Elks Home. Penn Slreet, Huntingdon. Meeting will follow Ihe installation of officers.

Boy Scout Troop No. 24 of Alexandria will meet in the Seoul House at Donation Grange No. xio will meet in the grange hall at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend. Junior Baby Beef banquet will be held in Marklesburg Fire Hall al 7:30 p.m Huntingdon County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities will meet al the Huntingdon Area Middle School at 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 20 Standing Stone Golden Age club will meel al 1:30 p.m. in Ihe First Regular Baplisl Church Kleclion of officers. Refreshments will be served. Bring own table service. Standing Stone Chapter, Daughters of Ihe American Revolution will meel in Ihe home of Mrs.

Robert B. Simpson, Shclton Alexandria, al 10 am Call Frances Greenleaf, 643-1)705 if Iran spprlation is needed Anniversaries Captain Jack meet a( 7 p.m. Creek. Lions Auxiliary al Lions Park, will Mill September 18,1979 Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil E. Jackson of the Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, are observing their 32nd wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Howell of Huntingdon R.D.

2 are marking their 23rd wedding anniversary today. Alexandria Garden Club will meet in the Memorial Library at 2:30 p.m. Review of the books of Erma Bombeck by Doris Goehring of the Juniata College faculty. Members and friends invited. YOUR FRIENDU HUNTINGDON MOUNT UNION WEIS MARKET IS OPEN 8 AM 9 PM 170PENNST.HUNTINGPQN.

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