The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 8

PACE EIGHT Phone 2263 Conditions of Veteran's Hospital Reported By Committee Chairman at Auxiliary Meet Conditions of the Perry Point 1 a friend of the auxiliary, who wish piifil in Maryland were described to ed to remain anonymous had contributed 18 ditty bags, each containing a cotton hanky to the auxiliary. The group voted to contribute $14 to allow a boy or girl to attend the Pottstown Community camp; contributing $10 to the Mercury Milk fund, and voted to send $25 as a graduation gift to a student members of the American Legion auxiliary at a meeting last night in the Post home, by Mrs. John Schaeffer hospital auxiliary chairman. Shi related to the group that Pennsylvania has the second largest number of patients in the hospital, with patients listed from all four states and many from foreign group is supporting at the Scot countries. IIflnd Mrs.

Schaeffer pointed out that Mrs. Sooy announced that the Pennsylvania was sadly in need of student, John Dunmire, who had another mental hospital in the State, won flrst prize in ihe essay ton- telling the croup that out of 80 fe-j test conducted by the local auxili- niale patients, 25 were from Penn- Why Leads the ni had been awarded third She 'told of the recent petition Mohtgomery-BucU circulated asking to have the hoi- contest, known as the General Medical Mrs. S'o' reported that he gioup Surgical hospital to eliminate the would send Mae Haas and Market stigma attached to discharge sheets Psota as their guests to the "ttrar proclaimed the -stone cair.p for a camping mental patients. POTTSTOWN PO CLUB NEWS TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1949 Mary Luft Is Bride Of Phoenixville Man Catholic Nuptials THE COMMITTEE chairman remarked about the large amount of good that colorful objects do the the group for the two afgans and 28 colorful aprons, each with brilliant hanky tucked in the pockets, given to the hospital by the local auxiliary last night. Presentation of the articles was made by Mrs.

George Herbst, rehabilitation chairman Other articles which the women patients are in need of to keep their morale at high ebb included powder, perfumes, fingernail polish and During the business session conducted by Mrs. Ralph Sooy, president, Mrs. Earl Stott, membership chairman, announced that the total membership was how 455. Mrs. Herbst read thank-you notes from Major Chesley Adams, Valley Forge, for the toilet articles recently sent there; and from Mrs.

Loretta M. Owens, Naval hospital, Philadelphia, for the aprons given them. Mrs. Owens also asked the women to work hard at selling poppies this year as the patients there made a total of 296.000 flowers. THE PRESIDENT announced that trip.

IT WAS ANNOUNCED by Mrs. Elizabeth Ehling. sick and visiting committee, that 32 gold star mothers had been remembered on Jay I spray and many cards had been sent to ill members of the auxiliary. Legislation chairman, Mrs. John Supplee, told the group that after much thought they were recommending that the auxiliary go on record and send a letter to congress advocating the omission of the unemployment clause from the pension bill.

Mrs. Daniel Hayes, poppy chairman announced that the flowers will go on sale tomorrow in every part of town. Headquarters will be located at Furniture store, High and Charlotte streets. Captains in charge will be Mrs. Carl Endy, Mrs.

Herbst, Mrs. Russell Benner and Mrs. Henry Hausmann. The president appointed the following nominating committee to present a slate of officers by the next meeting: Mrs. John Supplee, Mrs.

Ehling and Mrs. Edith Flanagan. The group had been invited to cooperate with the Legion at the Memorial services to be conducted in Christ Episcopal church at the morning service. Miss Mary Luft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Luft, 52 Riverside avenue, Kenilworth, became the bride of Mr. Frank Benne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Benne, yesterday morning at 10 in the rectory of St. Catholic Church of the Greek Rite.

The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Tap- tich, rector, in the presence of close friends and immediate relatives. Given in marriage by her father, bride was attired in a white gabardine dressmaker suit, highlighted by brown accessories. Her corsage was of red roses. Miss Kathryn Luft.

sister of the bride, chose a gray gabardine suit, brown accessories and corsage of white roses Only attendant of the bridegroom was Mr, Frank Osisck. A reception followed at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Benne, Ken- ilworth, after which the couple left for a honeymoon in New Haven, Conn. For traveling the bride chose a navy dress, matching accessories and corsage of red roses.

Mrs. Benne is a graduate of North Coventry High school and is employed at the Lincoln Underwear mills. The bridegroom is an ploye of the Doehler Jarvis corporation. Guests attended the wedding from Pottstown, Phoenixville and Reading. Afraid of an Staff Photo afraid of an asks Sue Mosheim, daughter Mr.

and Mrs, Maurice Mosheim, 320 North York street, to which little Billy Fosnocht, son of Mr. Mrs. William Fosnocht, 367 Walnut street, answers, The children and will participate in the Punch and Judy circus fashion show tonight at 8 in the Sunday School rooms. HOSPITALS MEMORIAL Admitted: Mrs. Myrtle L.

Gordon, PTA lo Hear Discussion On Better Family Life Mrs. Eugene Smith, Pa rent- Linfield, maternity; Mrs. Mary Teacher association State council Bechtel. 342 Lincoln avenue, maternity; Mrs Ruth Walton, 651 Water street, maternity; Maurice E. Evans, 79 Edgewood street, medical; Mrs, Francis Lawrence, Elverson, maternity; Elizabeth Baker, Douglassville, surgical; Janice Nyce, Perkiomen- advisor, will present the topic, For a Better Family tonight at 7:45 when the Jefferson PTA will meet in the schoolhouse.

A panel discussion will follow, with short talks to be given by the surgical; Mrs. Mary Kovach, following: Schwenkville, medical; Mrs. Eliza- i Mrs. James Johnson. beth Cobb, Pottstown RD 4, surgical; Reaction to Better Family Mrs.

Florence Smale, Wilson and Mrs. Meral Cox, Fam- Winding road, surgical; Dominick ily Life Through Mrs- Lois John Dunmire, Family Life Carlini, Stowe, surgical; Mrs. E. Hasselhan, Stowe, maternity; Mrs. Gilda C.

Norristown, maternity. Diieharged: Mrs. Dolores Reinert, Hilldale. maternity; Mrs. Cecilia Vasko, 361 South street, maternity; From the Student's and Mr.

Donald Goodnow, Family Life Through Election of officers will be held, with several vocal selections by Mrs. John Longaker. Mrs. John Mc- Mrs. Betty Wilson, 940 Chestnut Gowan.

president, will be in charge, street, maternity; Mrs. Betty Miller, i 21 Reynolds avenue, maternity; Mrs. William Dnvnal Helen Kovach, Pottstown RD 4. ma- YYIIIIdlJl DiOWnS KcVcal ternity; Mrs. Ruth Drey, Douglass- ville, maternity; Mrs.

Sara Fuhr- McHTIQQB Of UdUQilter man, Hilldale. surgical; Ellen Field, Mrs. Van Horn Honored At Surprise Stork Shower A group of neighbors held a stork shower last night for Mrs. Edward Van Horn 364 Beech street, in the home of Mrs. John Kurtz, 362 Beech street.

The table was decorated with a centerpiece of Spring flowers and storks. Those attending were: Mrs. Montgomery Weidner, Miss Ruth Weidner. Mrs. Robert Emmons.

Mrs. Gertrude McGee, Mrs. Albert Yeagle, Mrs. Samuel T. Houston, Mrs.

Maine Martin, Mrs. Inez Baldwin, Miss Inez Baldwin. Mrs. Catherine Cellars, Mrs, Edward Thornton, Mrs. John Smith and Mrs.

William Nyman. Also, Mi.Vses Dorothy, Virginia and Hazel Stoudt. Miss Betty Strunk, Miss Shirley Smith. Master Johnnie Smith, Mr. Earl Van Horn, Mr.

William Roe, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Roe, Mr. and Mrs. John Kurtz, Shirley, Nancy and Muriel Kurtz and Mr.

Edward Van Horn. Salvation Army Auxiliary Hears Shaw Program Though Salvation Army auxiliary members gave them an rating in performance, it was strictly a participating group in the program of the auxiliary last night in the citadel. Arranged by Miss Bobbie Gauger, Parkerford, the program was put on by members of the Shaw family of Pottstown and included a vocal solo by Mrs. Bert Shaw, a piano solo by Miss Bernice Shaw, a vocal solo by Miss Barbara Shaw, and readings by Betsy and Bobbie Shaw. During the business session plans were discussed and decided for the coming Spring bazaar in the Armory June 3 from 10 o'clock in the morning until 11 at night.

Mrs. Francis Leh, general chairman in charge, announced that tickets would not be mailed to members this year. All who wish to have tickets were asked to contact her. She also made an appeal to members for help in the various booths being sponsored. New members admitted included: Mrs.

Lena Roop, Mrs. Kenneth Fryer, Mrs. Stephen Wallace, Mrs. Ann Twaddell, Mrs. Fanny Obermyer, Mrs.

Lester Stetler, Mrs. Monical Heck, Mrs. Albert Hauck, Mrs. Marion Rhoads, Mrs. William Lessig, Mrs.

George Good Jr. and Mrs, William Brownback. The next meeting will be in the form of a picnic, June 20. at the home of Mrs. O.

C. Beacraft, Sanatoga. Starting at 4 a box luncheon will be served with the business meeting to follow at night. Council Announces Girl Scouts to Camp In Kenilworth Area Intermediate Girl Scouts of Pottstown and vicinity will soon be camping according to reports heard at the meeting of the Pottstown Girl Scout council last night in the club rooms of the YWCA. Mrs.

Adam Saylor, camp chairman announced that a tent will be erected in the near future on the lawn of the Kenilworth play ground and Girl Scouts will soon be using it. It was announced that the number of Girl Scouts in the borough is increasing rapidly, the total now being, 423. There are 56 leaders and assistants and 78 Troop com- Pupils of Mrs. Mauger' To Give Piano Recital A piano recital will be presented in Library hall Thursday night at 8 o'clock by students of Mrs, Albert Mauger. Assisting in the program will be Miss Joan Ann Banks, reader, and Betty Jane Mauger, xylophonist.

participating in the recital will be: Joan Rapp, Claire Bush, Virginia Hronisco, Kathleen Burk, Doris Burk, Judy McClennan, Joan Skarbek, Lee Upuegrove. Shirley Kirk, David Harner, Marie Garner, Darlene Gregory and Martha Donohue. Also Doris Marks, Marlene Guest, Virginia Yocom, Lucy DiTullo, Margaret Ann Levengood, Maryln Berriker, Marjorie Berriker and Paul Stofko. Mr. Sanders Phillips To Wed Marsha Harris Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Harris. Washington, D. announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marsha Harris, to Mr. Sanders Phillips, son of Mrs.

Fannie Phillips, 271 Diamond street. Mr, Phillips received his discharge from the Navy last week after spending three and a half years in the service. While in the service he was graduated from the Naval Dental Prosthetic school, Bethesda, Md. He carried the grade of dental technician, third class, at the time of his discharge. He is attending special classes at present at Temple university and will enter a pre-dental school in the Fall.

His bride-elect is employed in the treasury department in Washington. A reception was held in the honor, Sunday afternoon in the Phillips home, with guests attending from Washington, D. Wilmington, Baltimore, Atlantic City. N. Philadelphia and Union City, N.

J. The wedding date will be revealed in the near future. Mrs. Saylor reported that a large number of girls had attended the showing of a movie and cartoon Saturday morning in Trinity Reformed church. Council members last night viewed a film, Scouts, Your Community shown by Mr.

Francis Donnon, recreation loader of Pottstown. Attending were: Ralph H. Spare, commissioner; Mrs. Clara Hillborn, Mrs. William Walker, Mrs Edw'ard Good, Mrs.

Saylor, Mrs. Harry Guest, Mrs. Arthur Sweitzer, Mrs. Edward Pennypacker, Mrs. Henry T.

Schneider, Mrs. C. S. Stouffer, Miss Dorothy Yohn and Mrs. Harry Neyenesch Pottstown Lady Reindeer Attend Alburtis Banquet A number from Pottstown attended a banquet in Shankweiler hotel, Alburtis, honoring Supreme State president of Lady Reindeer, Mrs.

Lydia Bennet, Pittsburgh. Attending were Kathryn DeWalt. Mrs. Florence Matthews, Mrs, Lorraine Smith; Mrs. Leah Pattison, Mrs.

Ann Cronin, Mrs. Maude Bedding, Mrs Bertha Mort, Mrs, Edith Flannigan, Mrs. Anna Kennedy, Mrs. Suzie Tyson and Mrs. Helen Dunlap, To Wed Soon wmmmmmmmM iadt-.

1 Yorkshire pudding may be baked in custard cups for individual servings. LAST DAY BIO HITS LEO QORCEY Bowery Boys FIGHTING FOOLS JOHN WAYNE Flame of Barbary Coast Half Price Sale! TUSSY CREAM DEODORANT Regular $1 Value 50c Limited Time Only! 264 High Street The engagement of Miss Lorraine Mane Heller (above) was recently announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Y. 265 Beech street, to Mr.

Ray A. Heist, nephew of Miss Edna Heist, West Reading. The wedding date has been set for Oct. 1. TO ATTEND SERVICES Mrs, Leon Hutchinson, president of the hospital auxiliary of the Second Baptist church, yesterday reminded members that they had received an invitation to attend the dedicatory services at Memorial hospital, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 and would attend in a body.

STARTS TOMORROW 2 THRILLING HITS 2 SEA ACTION! GLENN FORD HIGH SEAS 10,000 Jungle James CRAIG ZANZIBAR a good idea to keep a sparate board for slicing and chopping onions so that the onion flavor does not affect other foods. 472 West Buttonwood street. Penn Village, medical; John E. Schrock, Royersford, medical. POTTSTOWN Admitted: Mrs.

Leah Litwhiler, Bally, maternity; Mary Roberts, New Berlinville, surgical; Thomas CarteT, Stowe, medical; Ira L. Hesh, Royersford, surgical; Hazel Croasdale, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Pottstown RD 4, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Edna Eliabeth Brown, to Mr. Clay Ginler, Lancaster.

The couple was married recently in the Laureldale Reformed church by the Rev. Samuel Ginler. A wedding dinner followed at the Brown resi- Pottstown RD 4, surgical; Henry i dence with members of the immedi- Troxel, Royersford. surgical; Fred families present. Miller.

42 Walnut street, surgical. I Mr, and Mrs. Ginler will reside in Discharged: Elaine Stein, 217 Dia- Ephrata. mond court, surgical; Mrs. Lola Boyertown.

maternity; Harold Kulp, Pottstown RD 2, surgical; Rita Dobbs, 71 South Evans street, surgical. Admitted and discharged: Thelma Jones, 420 Lincoln avenue, surgical; Jack Barry, Butte, medical. Health Reducing and BEAUTY SALON Operated, by Leona Fronheisec 301 Chestnut St. PHONE 597 FOR APPOINTMENT Prompt and Efficient PHOTOSTAT SERVICE Walter E. Dames Inc.

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