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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 18

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING SS" 1 At PfUtZmafl Home Coventryville Church Junior WSCS Makes Plans for Festival for a festival liter month on the of Coventryville Mettoribt church were cussed at a meeting of the church Junior Society for Chrint ian Service. Hostesft for the George Freete, PoUntown RO 2. from the fete will he for further in the Nursery department and con to the church building fund After the session wai adjourned were served by the hostess. Present were: Conrad Batdorf, Vernon Guest, Larry Porter, Kenneth Batdorf, Samuel Porter, Frank Leroy Dunn, George Freese, Thomas Guest Jr and George man. The group will meet Friday, July 26.

at the RD 2 home of Vernon Guest. Teen-agers Crowd Paviliorr in Park for First Summer Dance Four hundred or subtract a few. were present at the opening dance of the Summer series sponsored each year by the Pottstown Recreation commission G. Bryce Manthorne for the second year it serving as aupervisor of the dances In Memorial park pavilion. The youngsters began arriving earlier than in previous years work off as Mr.

Manthorne expressed it. led hy Herman Smith, provided music for the affair last night. It provided by 211, American Federation of Musicians, through the music ancf trust. A different hand will be featured each week. dances are not attire ranges from blue jeans to shirtwaists and Shorts of also are acceptable wearing apparel.

for affair included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Shellenberger, Mr. and thome, Paul Pentr and officer Edward Levan.

Cancer Committee Activities Include Assistance to Patients, Public Education American Legion Juniors, their mothers and guests weie jtained at a swimming party and wiener roast yesterday afternoon at the Garrett Prutzman The annual report of PoMitown ed the three available Squirrel Hollow road, committee of the American Can through the local committee, Winners of games played were: cer society, released yesterday by Breast SeJf examination." tincup game, Tommy Gondal, the chairman, Gerald ing and One Boberta Embody, Deddie Gondal. Kochel, 3780 dressings Cel! Arrangements were made Mary Ellen Knod: clown, Mary were made and a total of $510 by Kochel, Ellen Knod. Melaine Hummel, expended in the care of cancer on cancer are given by Caroline Hrasok, Waynette Weikel. patients in the area. arra physicians in conjunction Mutter, Deddie Gondal, In Its two pronged attack on with the film showings.

Nancy Prutzman. ing in the past program Marshmallow, Carol Ann were Dr. Eugene T. B. Stone, Dr.

Knod. Minger, Mary Clarence P. Pentz. Dr. J.

E. Dr. Caesar F. Sarni, Dr. Alice Shepherd, Dr.

Elinore S. Hadra and Dr. George B. Peckstein. I'nder chairmen I.

Grant lrey and John man, of literature were distributed in the community. Of these 950 were prutzman, Patty Miller, Virginia and Cancer society films arc trihuted through area i linger, Suzanne Mutter, Michelle shown to organizations. were made hy Mrs. Leo r.a. Ronai'1 For the first time films were SeMtele chairman of this part of shown in during the the local program.

the dread the committee aid to requeuing It and in the Cancer campaign to educate the public in the need for eirly discovery and treatment of canrer, the man explained. part of the later phase of 1 work, literature, prepared by the national group, distributed I homes and through industry Ellen Knod, Leah Roalton; balloon, Linda Yerger, Nancy Prutzman, Mutter. Milk bottle and clothespin, Carol Ann Knod. Bonnie Minger, Debby Mutter; penny Tommy Gondal, Deddie Gondal and Dorothy Lookingbill. present were: Diane Prutzman, Mrs.

Vir- Photo by Maurice Himei AT THE AI.TAR—Mr. and Carl Ropeter are pictured at the altar of St. James Lutheran church following their marriage Sunday performed by the Kev. Edward S. Horn, Ropeter is the former Glenna Wright, daughter of Mr.

and Luther Wright, 12.11 Maple Mr. and Ernest Rope ter, 959 High Mreet, are of the bridegroom. A reception at Moorehead restaurant followed the ceremony. The newlyweds are residing in Pottstown 2. Coventryville WSCS Has Picnic-Meeting In Church Social Hall different sections of the Bible, was read by Mrs.

Richard T. Hohl, wife of the pastor. Twelve area organizations view- working Diane Yerger Hostess At Party Yesterday For Pals, Mothers Diane Christine Yerger was hostess to a group of young friends and their mothers at a parlv yesterday afternoon on the lawn of her home in Bechtclsville. The young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Warren C. Yerger, was celebrating her fifth birthday. Candles on her birthday rake, whirh was made hy her mother, were in the form of Visiting Nurse headquarters, made 1300 dressings. A group of Penn Village women met at the community auditorium under supervision of Harry Kiffrrty. Their output for the year was 2000 dressings.

They also tore all linen received from York store shfet and 1200 by 4" dressings filled by the Golden Agers. Four hundred dressings were made by members of auxiliary Patriarchs Militant of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with Henry in charge. The volunteers met at the IOOF temple. Mrs. Frank Butkowski directed women of St.

Evangelical and Reformed church circle in pre paring 60 bed pads. This work was and Mrs. Caroline Gondal. little girls. The usual party games were done at the church.

The hymn, Christ There Is played by guests: Christine Bauer, T11P last two groups joined the No East or was read by Karen and Kathleen Weller, Bobby, volunteers within the past few Guest. Devotions were con- Billy, Linda ancl Tommy months. The first two have been eluded with a prayer by bach, Connie and Dennis in operation for several years. The new annex social room of Fulmer. Sandra Stauffer, Louise and Hie money expended reimbursed Coventryville Methodist church Members were requested to bring Fronhciscr and Susan Yer- Nurse organization for was scene of a meeting of the embroidered articles for a fancy sister of the celebrant.

made to cancer pa- Mrs. H. Cook Grades Projects of Members During 4-H Club Tour A tour of projects was conducted at a meeting of the Brownback Agriculture club Monday. Happ Cook, assistant agent from West Chester, graded the young people on progress of their work. Each person was questioned as to fertilizer, grain and insecticides used.

Becord were graded accordingly. At lunch time members of the club and officials gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Powell where they ate box and were served home made root beer made by Powell. The tour ended at the Atler- bury farm where members were TROTH IS TOLD The en gagement of Shirley Ann Dan daughter of Mrs.

Anna Daniels, 37ft Beech street, and Elwood Daniels, Denver, to Robert A. Straub, son of Mr, and Mrs. Carl Straub 406 Main street, was announced at a dinner given at the Spring-Ford Country club. Miss Daniels was graduated from Pottstown Senior High school with the of 1953 and employed by the Middle Department Association of Fire Her fiance is a graduate of Roversford High school, class of 1952. He served for four years with the United States Air Force and is presently employed hy the'Spring City division of the Philco corporation.

A wedding date has not been set. treated with watermelon by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith. Mrs.

William Keeley, local leader, conducted a balloon bursting contest won by Kenneth Bechtel and a taffy scramble won by Tommy Moore. Providing transportation for the tour were Mrs. William Bechtel. 1 Warren Powell, Mr. Cook and Mrs.

Keeley. Club members present were: Tommy Geyer, Margaret Eppc- himer, Sally Prizer, Merrie Powell, Tommy Moore, Tommy Bechtel, Kenneth Bcchtcl, Judy Keeley, Henry Yergey, Edwin Kessinger, Larry Crothers and Ronald 208 Attend Picnic At Sunnybrook Park Given by St. Peter's Sunnvbrook park was of a picnic conducted by the Sunday school members of St. Peter's Lutheran church, Stowe, yesterday afternoon and evening. Two hundred eight persons were present for the event.

A session of games took place lin the afternoon with prizes awarded to winners in each department. In charge of were: nursery, Mrs. John Kupp kindergarten, Michael Kozel; primary, Lester Yerger; main department, Bernard Yarnos and Joseph Antush; adults, Stanley Stetler and C. Q. Flickinger.

Pony rides, train rides, a peanut scramble and swimming all added to the afternoon's activities. Hymn singing followed the picnic supper which was served at 5:45 p. m. Leaders were Mrs. Flickinger and the Bev.

A. S. Hanson, pastor. The event closed with tion given by the Rev. Hanson.

Wedding Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Herpst, 464 North Evans street, 26 years. Mr.

and Mrs Harry G. Cole, Gilbertsville. 25 years. Mr. and Mrs.

Leon Rhoads, 911 North Charlotte street, years. DANCE AT UNNYBROO POTTSTOWN Saturday July 13 SAMMY KAYE and His Orrhntra Sal, July and rhurch Senior Society for at a church festival Mothers present were Mrs. Alice What's Doing Elverton Garden family picnic at Harmony church hall, 6:30 p. m. Speaker, Helen B.

McClelland Keystone Fire company auxiliary, in the fireball, m. Marta Assunta Ladies lodge-wien- ner roast and covered dish social at Sunnybrook park. 7 German club auxiliary outdoor picnic for auxiliary members and families on club grounds, 6 business meeting will follow, Pine Forge Sportsmans club meeting in the clubhouse. p. St.

John's Greek Catholic Ladies at 7:30 in the church basement. Christian Service yesterday Members spent the morning in "visiting and At noon a picnic lunch was served. Mrs. S. dent, called the session tn order after lunch.

were conducted by Wayne Fulmer, secretary. Weller, ary Fronheiser, Mrs. Elsie Fronhciscr, Mrs, Yer- mother of th, small hostru. chairman; and Mrs. Francis Yerger, grandmother.

schduled for later this month. If the weather fair the August meeting will take place on the parsonage lawn, otherwise It will be at the church, Guest announced. Present were: Mrs. Paul To- Mrs. Ralph Moses, Mrs.

Horace bias, Mrs. William Rock, Mrs. Ernest Rhone and Lois Fulmer, Mrs, Edward Baver, Rhone and a guest, lva Rhone, Ida Ayres, Mrs. George Bealer, Bloomsburg. ticnts.

Assisting in the work of publicizing the committee's activities were Mrs. Stephens, Dr. K. Wendell. Jane Rowlands, Delaine E.

Story, Dr Peckstein. the Rev. Edward Horn. Dr. Sarni and Mrs.

Kochel. RIVERSIDE INN ratf rford A. F.SPF.NSHIP. Prnn Popular an a Good To Makr Phone Collegeville 9 The group was led in Mrs. Irene Boedker, Mrs.

Guest, by Mrs. Franklin Deischer. Mrs. Edith Santangelo, ture concerning the Mrs. Hohl, Lonnie and ing clothed and fed.

taken from Dawn Hohl, Mrs. George Schlipf, 0 NITE! FRIDAY The Mor? of narnrjr om "MONKEY ON MY BACK" SATURDAY Midnight Show After 12 SUN. and DRIVE-IN THEATRE RTS. IOO A 30 AT EXTON, PA. SPECIAL LAMPS lunpi froan your vasca, oll Uaipi Her trifled parrhmrnt and (last rustom decorating.

THE BETTERLEYS lamp Queen St. Tel. Km NORCO FAIR JULY 11, 12, 13 ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBITS AMUSEMENTS KIDDIE RIDES ROUTE 83 WEST OF ROUTE IOO Leading Store' Specializing In and Boys' Wear for Past lft Years. You Can Shop With Complete Confidence at YOUTH CENTER 221 High Pottstown PHONE 2633 SALE MANY SHOES AT HALF PRICE! STOCK UP NOW I Brand new Summer ihoes broken sizes some of the best sellers REDUCED TO WMU ark a 241 HIGH STREET, POTTSTOWN, PINNA. mori it i mma Sure glad I saw my My Plymouth dealer gave me a real good deal! Said he could afford to since having such a great year.

Said he giving the best deals of the year right now. See him and be as happy See your PLYMOUTH ealer uick Starts Today! Closing Out Entire Spring and Summer Stock in Preparation for Building Shop Will Be Closed From July 29th to August 10th Inclusive For Remodelling. Ail Merchandise Must Go! drastic reductions on everything in our shop! Tfit SttU 253 HIGH ST. POTTSTOWN Greatest Semi-Annual SHOE SALE TNI SHOI WITH TMf A I If IT FORMERLY 10.95 to 12.95 2 PAIRS FOR $15. to 10 AAAA to OUTSTANDING VALUES FROM OUR REGULAR STOCK FAMOUS LIFE STRIDE ENTIRE STOCK FAMOUS BRANDS FORMERLY to 12.95 now 4 BETTER GRADE DC.

I I til UnHUt CASUALS FAMOUS 23 X. Hanover St. (2nd Floor) Pottstown All Sales Final No Rtfunds DR. CHILDREN'S SHOES Sizes 6 to 8 to 12 12 Vs to 3 FORMERLY 6.50 to 8.50 All Guarantied To From Our Ragular Stock.

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