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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 2

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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1 Pottstown Mercury Thursday, August 10, 1972 Drive Set Fair Skies Expected to Remain Todoy t'erkiomen Valley Seeks Registration Obituaries 4 Ex-Businessman, Charles Kulp, Dies Tonight Students who previously did and Secondary Education Act mid summer welcome moisture to water their that the tournament to benefit noj aftend Perkiomen Valley will be Aug. 29. The meeting weather gave Pottstown area parched fields. victims, which takes Schools must register at once, will be in the multi-purpose residents a chance to be as Swimming was a favoftte place today and Friday at Lim- bringing birth certificates and room of the Cope Elementarv tivity for hundreds of youngsterslerlck Golf Course, should have report from Second Street, Scli- A door-to-door appeal for funds to finance Labor Day reworks will be conducted Funeral services for Charles Born in Collegeville. he was by members of the Kulp 79.

widower of Mildred a son of the late Enos and Independence 70s Committee Kulp, 21 Ridge Road Susanna (Weidner) Kulp. School Phoenixville, will be 3 p.m He lived in the Phoenixville Key Club Friday from Campbell Funeral area most of his life. $2,500 fireworks display will home, 610 Main Phoenix- In his earlv business career 1)0 cveni a three-day title. ne was a partner in the former holiday, postponed will be the Rev. Kulp Burns Moving Richard Johnson, former pastor Phoenixville, and in 1930 Of St.

United Church of became a partner in Kulp Christ, Phoenixville. jGordon Motor Freight m. Interment will be Philadelphia Memorial Me served as its president Frazer 'from 19.16 until retirement may Mr. Kulp died Tuesday night in 1969 Phoenixville Hospital after1 He was a member of St. suffering a heart attack at his John's UCC and Wayne Council Order of Independent Jure.

Americans. The total budget for Surviving are two sons Harry 0 11 e' Labor Chester Springs. Charles Vaughan Road. Roversford; Lf which $900 has been collected) I two daughters. Mary, wife of so according to Jim Edwin Lselby, with whom co-chairman of the he resided; Mildred, wife of committee with Gene Fritz.

Robert MacBurney, Chester1 piummer added that 98 per a Mstor. Katie, i.odin, scheduled to Funeral services for a brother. George, participate at the weekend in lazy as they could get away with, relaxing in the shade in 86-degree weather. At times, around noon, dark clouds threatened rain, but gardeners looked in vain for the who flocked to beaches and near-perfect weather. Gruber Community Pool.

Temperatures should climb And yet the heat was not un- into the high 70s under mostly comfortable for those energetic sunny skies, with an overnight enough to take part in active low around 60 degrees, spoils like tennis or golf. weather should be Area golfers should take heart sunny again, with high in the low 80s, or slightly armer than Pottstown Skies home earlier in the day. Antonio Pace Bethlehem Steel Retiree, Dies because of the flood disaster caused by Hurricane Agnes. Canvassers may be oi i by the firecracker they will be carrying, wh be deposited. Similar cans ako have been placed in stores throughout the Pottstown area, and have June.

the Day weekend is estimated at $3.500, Hi9h Mercury low Antics 66 Temperature Extremes Sunset 8 Local temperatures yesterday Sunrise Friday .........6:10 a.m. 8:41 p.m. Aug. 16 10:20 p.m. 9:38 p.m.

1:50 a.m. 4:44 a.m. and early this morning were: 4 a m. 71 4 pm. IS 5 a 71 p.m.

86 a m. 70 6 p.m. 86 7am 70 7 p.m. 87 lam, 11 8 p.m. 71 9 a m.

75 pm. 76 10 a m. 75 10 m. 74 1 a 11 p.m. 72 871? M70 p.m.

87 1 69 p.m.83 7 a m. 67 3 pm, 853 a 66 TODAY Quarter II PROMINENT STAR College Night Set Pace 87. widower of Agnes 403 1st Phoenixville; 11 Memorial Park durine the lulv Enia (Ines) Pace. 50 2nd a i 1 14 great- 4th weekend have to will be 9 a Saturday grandchildren and three great- appear from Kopicki Funeral Home, great-grandchildren. 1104 High St.

promised at the Labor Day festivities. Memorial Park will open at ll p.m. each day Sept. 2 to 4. Mrs.

with games, rides and refresh- stands manned bv area Mass of the Resurrection will RITES be celebrated 9.30 a.m. in St. Funeral services for Aloysius Roman Catholic 79.1 ment Church. widow of William Adams. Styer service clubs and organizations.

Interment will be In St. Convalescent Home. Pennsburg.i Free entertainment is planned Aloysius New Cemetery. vvere Wednesday from L. W.

Ott for the weekend on the A viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Home, 111 N. Reading Memorial Park island. Friday at the funeral home. Ave Boyertown.

BALL SLATED Mr. Pace died late Tuesday rcv Luther L. Lengel, A ball is scheduled Saturday, night in Medical Center East pastor emeritus of St. Sept. 2 at the Elks Home, 61 where he was a patient two Hill) Lutheran Church.

High where one of five days. Boyertown RD 4, officiated. finalists will be crowned queen, Bom in Rome, Italy, he came Interment was in the Hill to reign over the festivities, to the United States in 1903. Church Cemetery. The finalists will be selected He was employed by Bearers were Ammon later this month from a field Bethlehem Steel Corp.

30 years Dierolf, John E. Dierolf, Grant of 15 contestants who entered as a yardman before retiring Dierolf, Kerlin E. competition, before the Earl R. Reigner and Charles flooding. member of St Christman.

Roman Catholic --------Maria Assunta in 1954. He was a Aloysius Church and Lodge, Surviving are five sons, Michael Burcough, England; James. 104 E. 4th Anthony, 14 E. 7th Jay E.

Airy and Logan streets; Area Youth Assaulted Near Dentist's Office A 10-year-old area boy was assaulted Wednesday afternoon Philip. 425 (on Walnut Street, between Man- maintenance N. State four daughters, atawny and York streets, as he Anna, wife of Guy Marcozzi, was leaving the office of a Wilmington, Lena, wife of FoMstown dentist. Huffman, Burlington. The celebration vvas post-1 poned from the Independence1 Day weekend because several feet of water inundated all; portions of Memorial Park.

However, shortly after thej June 23 flood, the Pottstown School District, responsible for of the park, pledged to do everything possible to ready the park for Labor Day. Deception Charged The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. when Tim Specht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Road, Upper Pottsgrove, In Purchase of Land the office of Dr.

Maurice Wolf, a Birdsboro couple entered 2nd St a aster. Giavann, Wataut st jn Bcrks Pace, Italy, 35 grandchildren; The y0Utj, tojd p0ttstown po-jto void the deed of their $45,000 Jessie N.C. And, Emma, wife of Nicholas Colasanti. 421 Fairview 275 Moycr Stowe; Elizabeth Dyke. 50 E.

and 34 great-grandchildren. Elsie F. Weller Dies at Age 80 In Center East Mice he was approached by two home because of alleged decep- males who asked him tion on an option to buy adjoin- what he was doing. According to Patrolman Gary Youse. after the youth replied, one of the suspects said he like dentists and then hit Specht in the stomach and face.

Youse said Specht was not hurt and the suspects, both de- Mrs. Elsie F. (Schell) Weller, scribed as 17 to 18 years old widow of Henry F. Weller. tand medium build, fled the80, widow of Henry 333 N.

Reading New Ber- scene 0n foot linville, died Wednesday night in Medical Center East where she was a patient since Saturday. Born in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ellen (Frey) Schell. Furniture Offered For Flood Victims ing land. Robert F. and Josephine E.

i Mariani, Chestnut Street, Birds- i boro, named as defendants Tim Tom and Thomas Sherman, its president, both listed as situated in Pottstown. The suit claims the couple was given an option to purchase the more than four acres of adjoining land over a two-year period. However, the suit says, the was sold last January, a day before settlement was made on the home. Furniture for flood victims Br will be offered for the last time today at First Church of the Surviving are three sons. Le- Brethren, Fifth and York Jj Roy with whom she resided; Streets.

and Elwood Bechtelsville RD 1,1 Items already selected, but Mixet should; and Paul 47 Oak Lane. Roy- held at the church ersford. be picked up by tonight. And, three brothers. Paul Arrangements can be made Schell! Bechtelsville; Norman by calling 323-8181, according to Schell, Bally: Stanley Schell the Rev.

Thomas E. Auker. pas- Ballv; three sisters. Mrs. Annie tor and home furnishings co- Quality Control M.

Just add water. Easy to use. Saves and money. High strength. Custer, Limerick: Minnie Schell.

Bethlehem; Mrs. Anastasia Davis, Easton; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ordinator for the flood. local and Area Births TO MR. AND MRS.

GAR I Funeral services will be 2 W. ANDERSON. Annapolis. fl IJ A I p.m. Saturday from L.

W. Ott Md a son Friday. I Funeral Home, 111 N. Reading Anderson is the former Boniat Limerick, with the Rev. Smith, daughter ot Mr.

and Clyde I. Fry. pastor of St. Mrs. Lionel Smith.

909 King St NIIHKLT LU Lutheran Church, Boyertown. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs I ft. officiating. Vaughn Anderson, Robin Lane, Interment will be in Limerick! Pottstown RD 1.

Garden of Memories. A viewing will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 265 W. HIGH ST 323-1928 FLOOD SALE Death Notices 1 I TODAY thru Noon to 9 P.M.

Conter North, Monday, August 7, 1972, Walter J. Erb, widower ot Verna V. (Mauger) Erb, Boyertown RD 2, age 60 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services 10:30 a.m. Thursday fromj Colebrookda'e Union Chapel, Little Oley.

Interment in Fatrview Cemetery, Boyertown. Friends may call1 7 to 8 30 p.m. Wednesday from C. Losh Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave Boyertown.

(Losh) Tuesday, August 8. 1972, Sadye (Shingle), wife of late Maurice Mosheim, age 86 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services from the Schumacher Reber Funeral Home, 359 King on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a m. Interment Mt.

Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening 7 to 8:30. (Schumacher Reber) Tuesday, August 8, 1972, Antonio Pace, husband of the late Agnes Enia (Ines) Pace, of 50 E. Second age 87 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 1104 High on Saturday, August 12 at 9 a.m.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held in St. Aloysius Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment in St. Aloysius New Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

STAUFFER Boyertown, Tuesday, August 8, 1972, Thomas K. Stauffer, widower of Maggie S. (Fox) 316 W. 6th Boyertown, age 86 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services 10:30 a.m.

Saturday from L. W. Ott Funeral Home, 111 N. Reading Boyertown. Interment in Hereford Mennonite Cemetery, Bally.

Friends may call 7 to 8 30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home (Ott) NAME THE NO RE IRI.E OFFER REU SED! SONY-JVC-ELECTROHOME-DUAL Radios, TV's, Compacts, Components, Tape Recorders Some Products Have Been Fully Restored And Chemically Treated To "Like New" Condition, They Look Good And Work Perfectly! Need Road Directions? Just Phone 326-4301 Some Products Have Not Yet Been Fully Restored And Offer A Challenge To The Handyman, We Have Chemicals And Free Advice! Jj.ZSfiSas, AMITY rSUPPLY CO. River Rd. South Pottstown 3264301 schools to the school offices. Immediate registration is necessary so that class assignments can be made and books, a supplies and classroom furni- StTlkeS Utility Pole ture will be when school wenksville.

Driver Loses Control, opens. School offices are open for registration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All students will report for sessions Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Grades 1 to 12 will have only morning sessions, but both morning and afternoon kinder- A Pottstown motorist, who told police he swerved to miss hitting a dog, lost control of his car and struck a utility pole along Gable Street Wednesday afternoon. Police said Arthur Scheetz, 351 W. Beech was driving north on Gable Street, near King garten classes will be conduct- Street, when his auto ran off Lifeguards at Gruber Pool will sponsor a College Night 7:30 to 10 tonight. University or college students with validated identification ed. the east side of the road, jump- cards will be admitted without An annual public meeting to ed the curb and came to rest charge.

High School and evaluate the Perki- against the pole. 17 years of age or older, will omen Valley School Patrolman Reginald Nealy be admitted for a nominal fee program conducted under Title investigated. There were no but must show proof of age. jl of the Federal Elementary! juries. 6' X15" 8' 20" 10'x30" SPLASHERS WAS 9.99 $16.99 $37.99 $57.99 NOW 6.00 $12.00 $25.00 $35.00 JL, WAS NOW 12'x 36" $49.99 $30.00 VALIANT BILNOR A 200 WAS NOW 12'x 36" $69.99 $55.00 12'x 42" 12'X $75.00 230 SERIES WAS NOW 18' $125.00 24' 48" $299.99 $175.00 DOUGHBOY 440 12'X 4' WAS $169.99 NOW $125.00 WAS NOW 15'x4' $199.99 $150.00 18' $175.00 2V 4' $299.99 $215.00 24' 4' $349.99 $250.00 18' 12'X 4' $349.99 $250.00 24'X 12'X 4' $429.99 $300.00 24' 16' 4' $449.99 $350.00 32'x 16'x4' $639.99 $475.00 POLE POOLS WAS NOW 15'X 18' 12'X $175.00 24'x16'x4f $439.99 $250.00 DOUGHBOY 660 WAS' NOW 15' $239.99 $175.00 18' $309.99 $225.00 24' 4' 28' 24'x 32'x16'x4' $799.99 $575.00 40' 16' 28'x26'x4' 24" 4' 28' 4' 32'x16'x4' WAS $649.99 $819.99 $999.99 NOW $475.00 $600.00 $750.00 Sf 15'x4' 18'X 4' 24' 4' 27' 4' 30'x 15'x4' ALUMINUM POOLS WAS NOW $359.99 $250.00 $429.99 $300.00 $574.99 $699.99.

$500.00 $949.99 $650.00 PORTOFINO 24'X 4' WAS $1599.99 CAVALCADE v.V. 24'x 12'x 4' 31'x16'x4' WAS $1299.99 $1799.99 NOW 1200.00 NOW 950.00 $1300.00 SELECTED DEMONSTRATOR POOLS-SAVE UP TO OFF REGULAR PRI POOL TOYS and WAS NOW Floating Baby Sitter 3.99 2.50 Texas Toss Game $5.99 $4.00 Porpoise 6.99 5.00 Floating Basketball 5.99 4.50 Super Basketball 9.99 7.00 19" Swim Ring 790 500 27" Big Dipper $2.99 $2.00 Super Water Lounge $9.99 $7.00 Swinger Water Lounge $15.99 $12.00 Mermaid Water Lounge $19.99 $15.00 Small Life Vest (Orange) 3.39 $2.50 Medium Life Vest (Orange) $3.99 $3.00 Large Life Vest (Orange) 4.29 3.50 Kenner Pool Buggy $49.99 $10.00 MISCELLANEOUS CLEANING equipment Crescent Vacuum Cleaner Jet Vacuum Cleaner 11' Cast Aluminum Vacuum Cleane Test Kit Deluxe Test Kit Pool Thermometer Standard Thru-Wall Skimmer Kit WAS NOW 7.99 5.00 3.99 2.50 $18.99 $10.00 2.99 1.50 3.99 2.00 1.99 1.25 $29.99 $20.00 $49.99 $30.00 4' Wooden Ladder $14.99 $12.00 4' Stainless Steel Ladder $24.99 $20.00 4' Deck Ladder $19.99 $15.00 Inground Stainless Steel Ladder (Your Choice) $59.99 $30,00 3'Wooden Ladder WAS $12.99 NOW $10.00 35 lb. HTH Granular Chlorine 75 lb. HTH Granular Chlorine 25 lb. Diatomaceous Earth 4 lb.

Marathon Ice-O-Chior lb. Marathon Ice-O-Chlor 15 lb. Marathon Ice-O-Chlor 25 lb. Marathon Ice-O-Chlor 40 lb. Marathon Ice-O-Chlor WAS $24.95 $38.95 5.99 5.49 9.99 $17.99 $29.99 $44.99 NOW $17.00 $29.00 3.00 $4.50 8.00 $14.00 $25.00 $38.00 ALL DELUXE CANVAS RAFTS AND INFLATABLE BOATS Reg $5.99 to $79.99 Vr.

3 OFF AU PATIO TORCH SETS AUD MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Reg. to $7.99 OF ASSORTED LEFTOVER SAFETY AND WINTER COVERS Net AH Sizes 2 OFF i wmuS ALL INFLATABLE TOYS, POOL MATTRESSES Reg. 490 to $14.99 1 Wm OFF ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DIVING BOARDS AND SLIDING BOARDS $89.99 to $359.99 OFF ALL SWIMMING POOL FILTERS Oft Regular Prices ALL AND FINS Reg, 590 to OFF ALL POLY. GROUND SHIELDS AND SUMMER POOL COVERS Reg $3 99 to $24.99 -----(Subject to Prior Sale) Since 1958 ICE CITY ALLENTOWN POTTSTOWN NORRISTOWN EAST WINDSOR, CONN. CHERRY HILL, Pool People POTTSTOWN RT.

422 DOUGLASSVILLE (Opp. Counly Line VW Jay Lanes) 326-7020 HOURS' M0Nl' 10 A M. P.M. SUNDAY nuuna. TUES WED SAT 10 A 6 1 5.

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