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1 THE DAILY NEWS, Huntingdon and Mount Union, December 2, 1976 Society Club News Grange To Prepare Baskets Tuscarora Valley Grange No. 2042 met in regular session November 12, with the worthy master, Robert Lacy, presiding. Reports were made by the treasurer, Dorothy Parsons, and the secretary, Mary Agnes Yohn. Master Lacy gave an interesting resume of the state grange session held in Sharon. The birthday of Marcella Fleming was honored.

A roast turkey dinner is planned by the grange and all members are invited to attend and take with them their favorite dish or casserole. This dinner will be served December 10, at 6:30 p.m. Gif. ts should be marked lady or man and should have a $1.50 monetary value. Parents have been invited to take children and Santa will be present to distribute the gifts.

A Christmas program is planned. During the lecturer's program, Gerald Hower performed a game of charades assisted by Geraldine Hart. Janet Goshorn presented Wisecracks and Wisdom, and also read sayings of famous statesmen. Delicious refreshments were served by Dorothy Parsons, Norma Parsons and Ada Mae Price. Grange Meets; December 10 Dinner Set Hartslog Valley Grange will prepare baskets for the Sponsier Home family at Christmastime.

The November meeting of the grange was held on a recent evening with all officers in attendance except the secretary. Her chair was filled by Lillian Stever. Grange opened in the usual form with the master, C.B. Marsteller, presiding. The membership committee proposed one new member to be toted upon al the The women's activities chairman, Mary Dell, reported that baskets would be given to the Sponster home.

A certificate of excellence was presented to the women's activities chairman by officers of the state grange and special certificates were presented to the chairman for collecting hearing, aids and for securing contributions to CARE. The request of the Sixty Plus Club to conduct a Christmas party and dinner in the hall in December was granted. The announcement was made concerning the next meeting of Pomona in Lincoln Grange on January 8. The program, led by the leeturer, Marlene Dively, consisted of reports from the national grange, given by Marybelle Owens, Edythe Grove and Lorraine Davis, who attended the convention in Atlantic City. Reports from the Pennsylvania State Grange were given by Mary Magill and Mary Dell, who attended as visitors and by Rebecca Donnelly who attended as a ber of the youth team and served as pianist for the Wednesday session of the convention.

Also reporting was master, Dr. C.B. Marsteller, who was the official representalive. The grange closed in. regular form in the fourth degree to meet in regular session on December 21, for the special Christmas meeting with a social hour following.

With The Sick Ralph W. Ramey of Mapleton Depot is a patient in the Allegheny General Hospital where he will undergo heart surgery on December 1. He will be a patient there for about a month and would appreciate hearing from his friends. His address is: Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, Room 1552, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212.

Mrs. Raylene Forlines of Mount Union is a patient in the Lewistown Hospital, Room 553. She is undergoing tests and observation for possible back surgery. According to early voting requirements in the early years of the Republic, less than 5 per cent of the present U.S. population would be eligible to vote.

In most cases, voters had to be male, 21 years, white and a property owner. Christian Women's Club Sets Luncheon The Altoona Christian Women's Club Christmas cheon will be held Wednesday, December 8, at 12:45 p.m. in the banquet room of the Sheraton Motor Inn. This year, the program will be unique in that it will be presented entirely by the ladies of the executive board. These women extend a cordial invitation to all area women to join in the fun as they present their special feature, All in the Family.

Mrs. Clay Figard, and Mrs. Donald Lengel of the music committee will provide the special music for the gala event. Mrs. Norma Bennett.

Mrs. Ann Louise Irvin and Mrs. Shirley Fish will be the speakers for the affair. Mrs. Bennett, a native Altoonan, now resides in Geeseytown with her husband, William and their two sons.

She is assistant telephone chairman for the group. Mrs. Irvin is also a product of Altoona and she and her husband, Thomas, live in the Sylvan Hills area. They are the parents of two children. She is a past project advisor for the club and is now co-ticket chairman.

Mrs. Fish, her husband Bernard, and their two children moved to the area seven years ago from Buffalo, New York. Their home is on Newry Lane, Duncansville. She is a past chairman of CWC. and presently is ticket chairman.

There are no memberships or dues for the club, but reservations are needed for the luncheon, as well as for the supervised pre school nursery which is provided free of charge. Please call Mrs. Cathie McCormick (943-6510) or Mrs. Norma Bennett (695 1262) for reservations or cancellations by noon Monday, December 6. Calendar THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 Alocholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

In the Orbisonia Presbyterian Church. LOW Waterstrect Lutheran Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Ladies Auxiliary of the Mill Creek Voluntary Fire Company will hold Its Chrisimas party at 6 p.m. in the fire hall.

Please bring 13 gift for exchange, covered dish and own table service. Women of the Moose Chapter will. hold Ila Christmas party, ning at 6:20 p.m. dish the Bring covered" for exchange. All members urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary to Cloyd K. Davis Post No. 150, Petersburg, will hold its annual Chrisimas party at 8 p.m. in the post home. FRIDAY, DECEMBER3 American Legion Auxiliary No.

107 will hold a Christmas party at 6 p.m. in the Union National Bank, Mount Union. Covered dish supper and exchange of $1.50 gifts. Note change of time. Lincoln Grange No.

914 will meet at 8 p.m. Topic: Raccoon and Fox Hunting. Juniata Valley Senior Citizens, with residents of the Sponsler Nursing Home, Alexandria, as guests, will hold a Christmas party at 7 p.m. in the social room of the Alexandria United Methodist Church. Shirleysburg Grange No.

119 will meet for its annual Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. in the Rockhill Church of the Brethren. Members to take covered dish. Instead of the gift exchange, a dollar will be donated by each one and gifts and treats will be purchased for the guests at Shirley Home for the Aged. SATURDAY, DECEMBER4 Oneida Assembly No.

172, Order of Rainbow for Girls, will hold initiation practice at 9:30 a.m. in the assembly room. Canned goods for the needy will be collected. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Mill Creek Baptist Youth Fellowship will sponsor an old fashioned hymn sing at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Everyone is invited. Some 80 billion barrels of oil, more than double the known U.S. liquid reserves, could be recovered under present technology from shale deposits in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. WEEKEND SPECIALS FRIDAY Fresh, Deep fried. Batter Dipped SUNDAY HADDOCK HAM SATURDAY Prime el You'll LOVE our Salad Buffett William Jenn Inn Route 22 at Ardenhain 1.2 miles Cast of Sunday meals served from 11:30 a.m.

to 9 Phone 643-5230 for Reservations Happy Birthday Trophies Presented To Team BICENTENNIAL GOWN Mrs. Paul Isett of Cherrytown, Huntingdon County models the one -of a kind gown which she created and designed especially for this Bicentennial year. The gown in white with the designs of the Bible, flag, key, eagle, Liberty Bell and stars of red and blue has the same designs on the back, with the exceptions of 1776 and 1976 to replace the flag. All appliques are edged in silver colored sequins. Work began on the gown right after Christmas, 1975, being completed in time for the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations.

Mrs. Isett points out that a lot of tedious hours were spent on the gown but it proved to be an excellent way for her to show Berean Class Has Meeting; Program The Berean Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Union held the November class meeting in the ladies lounge of the church. Mrs. Mary Clark was the hostess with Mrs. Pearl Ruggerio as co hostess.

Mrs. Pearl Ruggerio was in charge of devotions. She read from The Upper Room the reading for the day. The Scripture was taken from Mark, chapter 1:1 9. She also read an article from the class devotions, entitled, He Found God on the Moon.

She closed with prayer. The president, Mrs. Beverly Tilson, conducted the' business session. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were given and approved. The class decided to make lap robes for Fannie Stains and Grace Sayers who are in the Epworth Manor Home in Tyrone.

The lap robes made for the guests al Pat's Boarding Horne were already distributed so the women could use them. The president appointed the following to serve on the nominating committee: Mrs. Betty Kelly, Mrs. Dorothy Bute and Mrs. Mary Clark.

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10036 Print Name, Adress with ZIP Members agreed on exchanging a two dollar gift for the Christmas party. Mrs. Mary Clark was in charge of the social hour. She presented some interesting facts and the history on the Old and New Testament. Mrs.

Ruggerio gave the following readings, The Art of Staying Home; Aid to Unbelief: and closed with An Autumn Prayer. The door prizes were awarded to Mrs. Pauline Laird, Mrs. Rebecca Grove, Mrs. Dorothy Bute and Mrs.

Betty Kelly, Delicious refreshments were served from beautifully appointed buffet table in keeping with the Thanksgiving season. F. The class presented Mrs. Alberta Croyle a birthday gift and a beautifully decorated cake which was baked by Mrs. Mary Clark.

Everyone joined in singing Happy Birthday, to Mrs. Croyle. Those present were Mrs. Alberta Croyle, Mrs. Pauline Laird.

Mrs. Janet Larson, Mrs. Phyllis Ciampa, Miss Kathryn Srnith, Mrs. Marie Lane, Mrs. Pearl Ruggerio, Mrs.

Mary Clark, Mrs. Alma Benton, Mrs. Betty Kelly, Mrs. Rebecca Grove, Mrs. Dorothy Bute and Mrs.

Ann Rosensteel. Success Bazaar Noted By Sorority Phi Delta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority participated in the recent community bazaar and report this was a successful project. The regular meeting of the organization was held 23, in the Abbey Reformed Church, Huntingdon. Roll was called, minutes were read and Brenda Runk gave the treasurer's report. Sonya Bookhamer, ways and means chairman, repor.

led on the success of the bazaar. She informed the group that peanut brittle is being made with two additional sessions, one on December 2 and one ber 7, slated each evening at 7 o'clock in the home of Deb Perrin. All members are asked to help in this effort. Candy may be ordered from any member until Christmas. Social chairman, Sue cane, reported that the hayride held at the Mcllroy farm on November 20, was a big success and was attended by most of the members and many guests.

The next social will be a Christmas party to be held in the home of Carol and Jim Black. The program was presented by Sue Herncane and Kathy Logue. The meeting closed in ritual form and an auction was held when items left from the community bazaar were sold. Members present were: Sandie Mitchell, Sue Lewis. Deb Perrin, Brenda Runk, Anita Reiter, LuAnn Bishop, Carol Black, Sonya Bookhamer, Mel Furry, Kathy Logue, Mary Mason, Marcia Miller, Donna States, Deb Steele, Vicki Goehring, Sue Herncane and advisor Bev Beaver.

At 20, every new day is a challenge; after 40, you surrender before you get up. TO BECOME BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Brown of Rockhill Furnace wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley, to Mr.

Roy Devlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Devin of Shade Gap. Miss Brown will graduate from the Southern Hunting. don County High School in the Class of 1977.

Her fiance is employed by the Eastern Hardwoods in Mount Union. No date has been set for the wedding. Local 2128 Has Family Dinner, Party A delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by over 140 bers of AFSCME Local 2128 of Huntingdon County and their families on Friday evening, November 19, at the nellstown Fire Hall. Elmer Bollinger. Union local president, extended a warm welcome to all union members and their families, foreman, and special guests in attendance.

He expressed sincere thanks to the Christmas party committee for planning this successful affair. Serving on the committee were Norman Burdge, chairman; George Steel, Paul Yablonski, Tom Zenobile, and Charlie Slates. Bollinger also recognized the McConnellstown Company Ladies Auxiliary for the excellent dinner and the fine service. The highlight of the evening was the appearance of Santa Claus who at this time distributed stockings full candy and oranges to the kiddies in attendance. Each youngster was then given the opportunity to chat with Santa and give him their Christmas list.

In concluding the affair, the Christmas committee thanked everyone who made this party possible solely through the Union Local 2128 project and fund raising drive which was held October 26. Mrs. Hickes Is Hostess On Thanksgiving A delicious roast turkey dinner Day in was the served home Thanksgiving E. Hickes, of Alexandria R.D. with Mrs.

Hickes as hostess. Dinner guests were: Howard Hickes, Alexandria R.D.; Dr. and Mrs. David Hickes and Jennifer of Annapolis, Mrs. Cloyd F.

Foster, Huntingdon; Mrs. Amy Bollinger of Alexandria R.D.; Mrs. Linda Cude of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Hickes.

Paul Dennis Hickes and Jennifer Bagshaw visited in the Hickes home during the afternoon. Since Thanksgiving Day was also the third birthday for Jennifer Hickes, she was presented with a birthday cake, topped with candles. The hostess was happy to receive a phone call from her son, Andrew, who resides in Washington, D.C. and was unable to be home for Thanksgiving. News Briefs Holiday visitors in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard B. Taylor of Three Springs were: Mr. and Mrs. Gail Corbin of Huntingdon; Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth House and Michelle of Shade Gap; Judge and Mrs. Lee Swope and son, Mark, and Mabel Lane of Harrisburg. The latter remained in the Taylor home for an extended visit. On the back of the Great Seal of the United States, which appears on the $1 bill, is an unfinished pyramid, a symbol of material strength, an enduring foundation for future growth and a goal of perfection.

The Downtown Tigers Pee Wee Football Team banquet was held November 20, in the banquet room of the American Legion Post Home, Huntingdon. A cafeteria style supper was served to those in attendance following invocation by Mrs. Harry Davis. Chairman for the meal was Janet son, assisted by Shirley Hockenberry. Covered dishes were provided and appreciation is also extended to Trombley's IGA in Huntingdon for the catering service and for baking the team's cake.

This year, the Tigers also want to! thank Legion Post No. 24 commander Harry Carper for the use of the Legion Home for the banquet. The menu consisted of hot turkey, ham, filling balls, gravy, baked corn, potatoes, green beans, baked beans, sweet potatoes, relish tray, jello salads, dessert, cake, coffee, bread, rolls, butter and drinks brought by the children. Remarks were made by Cecil Jackson following the meal and Coach Keith Black, along with his assistant, Fred Holland, presented trophies to the ball team. Coach Phyllis Morris presented trophies to the girls that were leaving this year's team and also gave gifts to the advisors, Mrs.

Robinson and Mrs. Brechbiel. Pictures were taken at the banquet consisting of Harry Carper, along with coaches Keith Black, Fred Holland, Harry Davis, Roy Brouse and Cecil Jackson. Pictures were also taken of the Tigers with Commander Carper. One hundred parents and children attended.

Those who registered al the banquet were: Fred Holland, Shirley Hockenberry and April and John, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Black, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Watson and family, Commander Harry Carper, Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Brouse a and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis, John Hardy, Mr. and Mrs.

Nevin Bickle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bumgardner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Leonard and family, Mr.

and Mrs. James Fouse and family, William Everhart and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hilling and family, Cookie Gibboney and Brian, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Fagan and son. Also: Mr. and Mrs. John Honstine and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Donald L. Shaffer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brechbiel and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Ron Robinson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Everhart and son, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trombley and son, Mr.

and Mrs. Ron Thomas and son, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson, Bill Brenneman, Sandra McMullen and daughter, Phyllis Morris. JV Senior Citizens Plan Yule Party Juniata Valley Senior Citizens planned a Christmas party tomorrow evening, December 3, at 7 o'clock in the social room of the Alexandria United Methodist Church.

Guests at the party will be the residents of the Sponsler Boarding Home. Various committees are arranging for the party and the devotional period will be led by the Rev. Faust Hissong, pastor of the Petersburg Alexandria United Methodist Parish. Chairing the gift and program committees is Mrs. Eleanor Russell.

Anna Piper is heading the refreshment committee and entertainment is being arranged by Willard Miler, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Omo and the Junior Choir of the Alexandria Church. BEST WISHES! Holly Renee Bitter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Terry Bittner of 508 Eleventh Street, Hunting. don, is celebrating her first birthday today. Paternal grandparent is Mrs. Bertha Bitiner of Johnstown, and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Hammer. of Huntingdon. THIS ADORABLE LITTLE fellow, Kevin Lee Detwiler, is celebrating his first birthday today. Proud parents are George and Donna Det wiler of Saltillo. Fond grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Bishop. of Petersburg and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Detwiler of Rockhill Furnace.

His great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Anderson of Mapleton Depot and Mr. Ruth Detwiler of Mount Union. His older brother and sister will help to mark the occasion with cake and ice cream.

Happy Birthday, Kevin! December 1, 1976 Cecil T. Jackson, Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon. Jennifer Harker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Harker of Alexandria, istwo years old today.

Holly Renee Bittner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bitter of 508 Eleventh Street. Huntingdon, is a year old. Kevin Lee Detwiler, son of Mr.

and Mrs. George Detwiler of Saltillo, is a year old. Lesley Yoder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yoder of Allensville, is seven today.

MOEJACK'S PIZZA-HOAGIE SHOP' 19 S. JEFFERSON ST. MOUNT UNION For Take Out Orders Phone 542-4624 CELEBRATING HER seventh birthday today, December 2, is Lesley Yoder, daughter of Lloyd and Anna Marie Yoder of Allensville. Lesley i is shown here with her brothers, Ed, who is nine, and Ryan, who will be four months old December 8. She is in Miss Smucker's second grade class al Menno Elementary School.

Paternal grandparents are Jacob B. Belleville and the late Ruth Yoder, and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Rutherford of Allensville. Paternal great grandmother is Mrs.

Linda E. Zook of Belleville and maternal great grandmother is Mrs. Gertrude Rutherford of Mill Creek. 3 THESE ADORABLE LIT. TLE girls are the daughters of David and Linda of Jennifer is celebrating her second birthday today.

Her sister, Jamie, will be one year old January 13. They both attend Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Huntingdon. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parks of dria and paternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Fay Harker of Mill Creek. $100 REWARD For information leading to the arrest conviction of persons responsible for stealing a German Short Hair Dog, five months old, liver colored head patched body. Stolen on Russell Kerr's farm, Nov. 20.

Call Jim Marter 542-8586. Give something very special A Keepsake diamond is the perfect symbol of the love you share guaranteed perfect permanently registered protected against loss. VENTURA HENDON ACCENT Registered Diamond JAYMES JEWELERS MOUNT UNION.

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