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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 14

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Rev.Paiil Schei rer Of riciales At Wedding Ceremony Modern Installed Bv PTA Parker Ford Church Scene Of Ovitl-Kavincer Wedding PAGE FOURTEEN A double ring ccrrniony per- Friendship fireball, Phornix- formed by the Rev. Alvin S. Al- ville, Mrs. Favinger, the bride derfer in Parker Ford Church of mother, wore a turquoise en- Mrs. Arlene Heilner, Kimber- the Brethren united in marriage semble with white accessories WEDNESDAY MAY 31 1967 was president of Evelyn Arlice Favinger and and a white orchid.

The bridc- Vincent Townships Parent- win C. Ovitt. mother, Mrs. Ovitt, Teacher association at the The bride, a daughter of Mr. chose blue print dress with closing meeting in the Spring and Mrs.

Walter Favinger, corresponding accessories and City RD 1 school. Creamery road, Pottstown RD an orchid corsage. Retiring president Mrs. Doris was escorted to the altar by The newlyweds will make Mininger conducted the installa- her father. Mr.

and Mrs. George their home at 12 South Fourth tion ceremony. Also taking of- Ovitt, Phoenixville. arc parents avenue, Royersford. fice were: Mrs.

Gloria Bevan, of the bridegroom The new Mrs. Ovitt is a The Rev. Darrell Maxwell bride, wa, attired in a fitted Guests were from graduate of Owen Roberts officiated at a double rins rere pink dress with satin secretary; Boyertowo, Parker Ford. Phoe- llish school. lottstown RD 1.

llcss-Sniitli Nuptial Hites Komi in llarrislairg diluirli of which she While in college, the bride belonged to Alpha Xi Delta, nocini fraternity; and Delta Fp- society, a mathematics The bridegroom a son of Mr. and Mrs. William bach. 114 North Evans street, and is a pharmacist at Canning's pharmacy. Hr was graduated from Phibdrlphia College of Pharmacy and Science where he obtained a S.

degree. While in the C.S Army. Mr. Eschbach served two years as pharmacist in Dewitt Army hospital. Belvoir.

Va He also is a graduate of Pottstown High school. While in belonged to Cpsilion professional fraternity soloist, and Mr organist The bride Is a daughter of Mrs. Ivadeen A. Smith, Harrisburg. and the late Paul She is a graduate of East High Harrisburg, and received her bachelor of science degree in library, science and from Shippensburg State college.

Mr. Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. single bow headpiece with apri- bride wore a light green ensom Hess, 1 Wcdgewood rot clusters of flowers completed ble eonsisting of a rrrpe dress acros pottstown RD 2. is a her attire.

accessorirs graduate of Liberty High school, Gownrd as the honor attrnd- ,0 match. Mrs. Eschbach, nothiohem, and the Community Mrs. Connie Nunn, correspond- nixville. Spring City, Royersford and her husband is an employe ing secretary; S.

Horace Mow- and Birdsboro. of Spring City Knitting com- rer, treasurer; and Mrs. Mrs. Raymond L. Willauer, pany.

Eleanor Jones, historian. Parker Ford, was at the organ A re cep ion followed the ser- Anmiaj rpports were heard console. Arrangements of while ice in lure socia 100 m. from chajrmen 0f standing lilies decorated the altar. committees.

Mrs. Vernon Ruth, Attended by her sister, Cathy A recital of bridal music was Meade Md. Donahmver Favinger, the i wore a presented by Mrs. I aul Yarnell, A rehearsal dinner took place Tnnoc Mr ami white floor length gown styled BdrneS, in Kric restaurant, Harrisburg. a slim skirt.

The sleeve- inony in Trinity Evangelical back panel. Mrs. Hess wore an Congregational church, Harris- aqua sheath dress with jacket burg, uniting in marriage Donna for her wedding. Dean Smith and Donald C. Hess White gladioli and mum banked the altar for the service.

The couple is residing in Ft. hi) UVmh Situilo MR. AND MRS. JAMES WILLIAM ESCHBACH ant and carrying casrades of mother of the bridrgroom at- coj)pge amj Terhniral institute, tangerine rarnntions awl a blur lare dnss with Allentown School district. Ell Stinson were nized for having perfect lace bodice was enhanced tendance during the past Pearls and t0 us a in back.

son Clyde Scheib. membership securfd i chairman, announced a record fac(, shc i breaking membership of 401. Projects Discussed Bv Class Members of Fellowship class of Bethel Methodist church. if A bouquet of white orchids and inc CUv RD discussed Mrs. Esther Hughes thanked ijij spring cuy itu i uiscussea the PTA, on behalf of other Tn1p ilonor cown providing support for tnchers for refurnishing the honor attendant g( an orphan child, at the monthly icacners, tor rtrurmsmng inc was a fioor length model of pale hnmr of Mr and teadiers lounge.

bhie silk gtyled on empire lines. nm.Xrtv 14 3 HUl A film. to was Her headpiece was a band of 'shown. A hospitality hour fol- flowers of the same shade and Collins Jr agreed to get additional information for Charlestown PTA. Ilarrv A.

Hess is school BRIDESMAIDS IN PINK t0 madc a lowed the session which was she carried a Colonial bouquet attended by guests from of white carnations. principal. ere Tracey Hewitt, Montclair, N.J., Mrs Clyde E. Smith, Peekskill, N.Y.; and a a short jacket and matching ac- Following the reception, the newlyweds left for a week long RETURNS FROM DUTY He has just returned from a colleue ho bridesmaid. Ilrhorah L.

tn Bt.rmU(|, iravolinR tour of duty in Vietnam Siqma Phi. The tatter two are sis- wnre a with the First Air Cavalry. U.S. her trrs of the bride. white, double breasted coat Force.

Webster Bill anning with an A lme dress and David Wayne Smith gave his brother of the bride served as white accessories. Upon their sister in marriage. She ap- beM man. Lawrence Engel return, they will reside at Val peared in a gown of pure Stowe; and Frank Socko, Alex- ley View apartments. organza with a modified andria, were ushers.

The bride was given to show line and controlled A line skirt. The 200 guests came from prs: one by Suzanne Struckmann The bodice and long sleeves a various areas of Pennsylvania, at her home and the other by were covered with alencon lace an, wi i a n.itnral jorsey. New York, and Vir Tracey Hewitt at Gettysburg which was repeated at the bor- 1 gima. The reception was held college. A rehearsal party was dcr of the detachable chapel chapel in KIks home.

given at the home of the bride train. Mrs. Canning, mother of the on Saturday night. An imported English illusion fell from her forward head-, piece of petals adorned with seed pearls. She carried a hite Bible topped with camelias.

To complete her attire she wore a strand of pearls, a gift from the bridegroom. Members of Junior Girl scout A pantomime was given by: Jeanna Shortess, Burnham, A bouffant veil of silk illusion troop 727, Douglassville, enter- Suzon Patton. Lynn was maid of honor. She wore a fell from a double bow head- tamed their mothers at a dinner Sarla. Cindy Spayd, Debbie length gown of frosted mint piece.

She carried a cascade of in St. Gabriel's Episcopal Kramer; Go Mich- Crecn crepe with phalaenopsis orchids, stephan- church hall, Douglassville. pie Fisher. Beth Karst. waistline and A line skirt.1 this and lilies of the valley.

To The dinner was in the form of Peterson and Pam Smith; complete her outfit, she wore an international buffet with Jayne Kline and were white daisy diamond pendant that was her foods from many countries on Debbie Kline lace. i a aw A forward cluster of mint Troop singing completed the grecn daisifs wa8 hpr choice dines. tec members were drcsse.1 cirls and an'' she KEPT Given in marriage by father, the bride appeare her wedding gown. A traditional style gown of white toman, i waistline and deeply skirt that formed a length train. The scooped neckline, short sleeved bodice was enhanced by three panels of Venice lace whirh continued down thr front of the gown.

Thr three panels of lace were repeated on the back of the bodice and were detailed bv two small bow s. Scouts Mnlcrlaiii Mothers Al International Buffet grandmother's, as did all three the menu. Dolls from abroad Canning sisters at their wed- decorated the tables. Commit- tee members were dressed in Suzanne Struckmann. 1152 Japan, n)olhrrs Vehele UiMWw bachelor Brooke road, was maid of honor.

Hawau, trancr, Russia, Ger- daisies with lignt mue Dacneior She wore a gown of aprieot linrn nianv and Mexico. styled with a A-line skirt, slight- indy Gumport and Michelle lv scooped neckline and elbow asked the blessing. Mrs. length sleeves Jnn present ed the urouo with hadcrs I'arnrn Cindv Fisher, Julie Bobb, Deborah Shirey, Margaret Hamilton, Karst. Debbie Kramer, Sarla.

Debbie Kline, A h.nH a i ed the group with badges earned A band of floral embroidery rmHv McCrudden, Joanne BRIDEMAIDS ATTIRE Gowned as the honor attendant in frosted blue were the bridesmaids, Patricia Elliott, Troth Told Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ilirsch, llo-llo-Kus, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie Louise, to Roland Thomas Rrauch son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland T.

Rrauch, 218 Oak street. Miss Ilirsch is a graduate of Beaver college and is completing studies for a degree in English at Fairleigh Dickinson university, Rutherford, N.J. She is an English teacher at Ramsey High school, Ramsey, N.J. Mr. Rrauch is a graduate of Pennsylvania State university where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

He is employed by Herman Leasing company as a sales representative in Houston, Tex. Bridesmaids Darlene Favinger, the sister, and Mar- meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bechtel, Kulp road, Pottstown garet Grieb, Phoenixville.

chose Bathmn8 gowns similar to the maid of at 8 p.m at the.r honor's in pale pink. Their head-1 Mrs- "amson pieces and Rowers matched the was. namcd of jg0wns raising event in Dowmngtown Performing the duties of best t0 man was Paul Wiggins, Phoe- fu9d- nixville Plans were also discussed fon 11 v. 1 a supper in the Fall, a church- Ushers included Frank Favinger. brother of tbe bride, Coventry Garden club mem- and Harrv Quayt Phoenixville, Refresh.me,nts were served at bers toured Washington Cross- her brother in law.

ing, Hill and the tq receive the 50 Garden Club Members Take A Tour wildflower preserve. In the historical building at Washington Crossing they viewed the famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware river Christmas night. guests Births the close to Mr. and Mrs. Groman, Mr.

and Mrs. Chester Reedy, Mr. and Mrs. IG. Samuel Guest, Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Collins Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Linderman and Mr. Barton. TO MR. AND MRS. JOHN E.

At Village, mem- INGHAM, 356 Chestnut street, bers had lunch at the Cock and a son 'n medical center Bull hotel. Tuesday. Mrs. Ingham is the Attending were Mrs. Kent former Erika P.

Kristof. High, Mrs. Alfred High, Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs. Barry Ny- MRS.

DAVID man. Mrs. Harvey Kulp, Mrs. DONELSON, 26 South Reading Charles Rosewarne. Mrs.

Lewis Boyertown, a son in the Emerv. Mrs. Mabel Dreyer, center Tuesday. Mrs. Mrs.

Harold Diffenderfer and Donelson is the former Mary Mrs. Elsie Malenke. Jane Hutt. And, Mrs. John Krepps, Mrs.

rFRAin Horace Ashenfelter and Mrs. s- Willa Hart BENNER, Pottstown RD 3. a MACARAS FASHION CENTER 549 E. Vint Stows The next meeting be jfi at Pottsgrove Manor. Mem- ls lhc fnrmPr arn A nr 28 bers' will have" dinner at'Te Carol.e Zjc8lcr- Inn 1 op A durins the past few months.

muv mci ruauen, a bridesmaids, raincia r.i.imi, enhanced the bolero effect of scouts presented a talent show Debbie Schwartz. Cindy Harrisburg, and Jean Hrinda, 4 a IOA mot i i i Coventry PTA Sponsors Theater for Children TO MR. AND MRS. JAYE PACE, 211 York street, a son in the medical center Mrs. Pace is the former Donna Fox.

i OPEN TODAY 'TIL 9 P.M. the empire bodice and was repeated about the sleeves. A planned entirely by them. I anity Fair Pechglo BRIEFS 3 3,50 leg $1.35 pur HIOH rOTTSTOWM Peterson, Roberta Lybarger. Quakertown.

They carried Jodi Yerger served as an Also, Lyndell Levan, Cindy Vent cascades of pink daisies than 400 children saw Mrs. Paul Casner, witb tickets, nouncer Acts included: a piano Spayd, Cindv Gumport. Cheryl and dark blue bachelor buttons, a performance of the play Mrs. L. Willauer Mrs Tin- solo by Jo Ann Harp; accordion DeRupa, Betty Jo Klick, Pam Carol Ann Hess, sister of the in by Forge solo by Michele Font, with Me Smith, Leslie Black, Jayne bridegroom, was flower issa Hadley as accompanist; Kline.

Judy Wells, Suzon Patton Attired as the honor attendant. Parent clarinet duet bv Julie Babb and and Michelle Fonte. she carried an oval basket with tasi i areni-; Taking tickcts were pupils Judy Wells, with Cindy Gum- Mrs. Robert Musscr also was daisies and light blue Teacher association, in the shirlene Schaeffer, Patty Gir- pert as accompanist. a guest.

eirl Mrs. Walter Leuchak helped Theater through arrangements with publicity. Also, a piano solo by Roberta Lyberger; twining exhibition by Donna Schwartz, with Cheryl as accompanist; a piano solo by Leslie Black; twirling by Cindy McCrudden, Margaret Hamilton and Debbie Shirey. NEW LAMPS FOR OLD! Your thabby or broken tablo or fir. lamp reitorcd to tparklinq now- nttt lor haM cost ot a new Beautiful ihadei to THE BETTERLEYS Queen St.

Tel. 324 3U1 Family Party Marks Hirtlulay Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hastings Clahor avenue, Coilege- ville, entertained at a family party in celebration of Mrs. birthday anniversary.

Guests were Mr. and Mrs. bachelor buttons. auditorium of Owen J. Roberts ton, Nancy Leaman and Debbie Kenneth Hess, Pottstown, school.

Reynolds, was best man for his brother. The PTA sponsored the play The PTA to honor Ronald Myers. Harrisburg, and chMren the op. teachers and the school staff at William Long, Quakertown, portunity to sce Uve on.staRe a luncheon on Monday, June 12,, were ushers a entertained the the last of the term for the Mrs. Smith, mother of the faruitv children during intermissions.

latuiij. Diana Murray and Linda High East Coventry Sixth grade pupils, received recognition for completing large posters to advertise the play in the district Marian Phipps, daughter of Assisting with this pro- Marian Phipps Barbecue Shower Feles Mrs. Kramer FORMAL OPENING THURSDAY. JUNE 1 coiffurcs plus 33 HIGH POTTSTOWN DIAL 323-0820 FOR COMPLETE HAIR BEAUTY CARE OBERHOLTZER, Owner ONI or ITS BRIDES of the WEEK Mist Andrea Gilbert it the daughter of Mrt. Mary Gilbert, SOt N.

Washington Pottstown. The lucky groom is Mr. Ronald Shrevet, ton of Mrt. Onalee Shrevet, Collegeville RD The wedding it to take place at 1 P.M., June 10th in St. John's Byientine Catholic Church.

Mitt choice china and crystal it HER! Soritakc PI ATIM KSD hu MISS KATHY RAMBO is the daughter of Mr. Calvin C. Rambo 117 N. Monroe Boyertown. The lucky Groom is MR.

MOREY YOUNG JR. son of Mr. and Mrs. Morey Young Sr. The ding is to take place at 8 June 10th in ST.

JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, BOYERTOWN. Miss Rambo Choice of China and Crystal is HERITAGE HY PFALTZ GRAFF MANSFIELD HY LESOX A IM Mr Mtectons It recorded mt far grow CHINA and GLASSWARE 20; HIGH STRICT 134)47) Joseph Hastings Mr. and Mrs Swavelv Sr Cedar iect were Mrs- Svlvia Kief an(1 A surprise shower was given Mrs. Gerald CUycomb, Debbie jlaven motel" Douglassville RD Hewitt of the faculty. for Mrs.

William Kramer, 22 and Nancy, all of Top 2 hostess at lawn barbe- Mrs. R. Monroe Austin served Chestnut street, by the wait- Mr and Mrs. Ralph as general chairman of the resses at the Elks home. The Stiteler.

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Attending were Mrs. Swave- affair. Chaperones were Mrs.

party took place at the home of Kratz, Mrs. Joseph Cronmiller u. Mr and Mrs. Daniel Swave- William Parson. Mrs.

Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wright, and son Uae and Little jr. and daughters, Kimber- E. Hohl.

Mrs. Albert C. Reppert 66' Dori lane. Stowe. all of Collegeville.

TOPNOTCH lev and Colleen: Mrs. Arthur Mrs. Robert Attending were Marian Drum- O'Hara and family, Arthur 3d Mrs. I.loyd E. Tinnev, Mrs.

heller, Barbara and Mary. Guests attended Richard John and Mrs. Leonard from Philadelphia and Doug- Keen, lassville. Agnes Margie Chambers, Pollick, Sally Ewing, REPAIR SERVICE COLOR or (All 323-6010 II RADIO TV SERVICE 34 HIGH ST. Dress Boutique Beautiful Fabrics Used To Create Dresses Siies to and up North of Pottstown 1 Block off 463 on Buchert Rd New Hanover Twp.

Open Fri. 10 lo I Saturday lu to 5 Earl W. Hohl. principal, Ciprero Dolores Myers sisted with arrangements and ani, "right. The group gave Mrs.

Kramer a set of stainless steel pots and Marriage pans Licenses Applications for marriage licenses were made in Chester county courthouse, West Chester, by: James L. White Glen Moore RD 1. and Christine Heintzelman. Downingtown. Alvin B.

Hornung Fleetwood RD 2. and Roberta A. Sheeler. Spring City RD 1. Jerry B.

Marsh, Coatesville, and Margaret K. Lloyd, Pottstown RD 2. Hand Knitted BABY SWEATERS ORIGINAL DESIGNS now at CANDLE CARAVAN GIFTS NAGLE CENTER. MOSER ROAD 323-7256 Friday till 9, Dally till 5:00 BARGAINS GALORE! OPEN NITES to 9:30 SAT. 5 P.M.

AN'D A OVER A THOUSAND SAMPLES FROM A 002EN MILLS TO CHOOSE FROM LARGEST STOCK OF BRAIDS, HOOKS AND ARIA RUGS DRIVK A LITTLE A VC A LOT! M. C. WEEKS Inc. The name the public depends on RIDGE PIKE AND LEVEL ROADS COLLEGEVILLE PA Site (ClfltijrH Hagmt Moser Road at High Street Turn Heads In a Thunderstorm a Misty Harbor All-Weather Coat and Matching, Hat In Luscious Colors. Where You Shop Casually Open Evenings except Saturday LONGINES THE WORLD MOST HONORED WATCH A GRADUATION GIFT FOR THE DISCRIMINATING GRADUATE If he doesn't ye! own a Calendar watch, this is the Christmas to give him one.

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DOWNTOWN POTTSTOWN nofM FPinAY OPM OPEN FRIDAY 'TIL 9 P. M..

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