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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 21

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 1930 Tiny Tots and Older Pupils Delight Audience With Gay Costumes and Variety Dances the opening in and of the Open when participants in short Blue white tarlatans danced to the sedate "Grand and music of Chopin, to the carnival the Bean Stalk, "Flash finale of Noel be See- tag variety of mood and Moods," Dane- gaiety of costumes kept the eyes of ing of Elegance," the audience focused on the stage De Deux, and the during the annual recital of the finale, H. pupils of the Price Dance Studio last POTTSTOWN MERCURY, PO CLUB NEWS Phone 2263 PAGE TWENTY-ONE WEDDINGS Honeymooning in Poconos night in the Senior High school auditorium. Among the fairy book characters who stepped into life with pert tap dances, graceful ballet steps, and difficult acrobatics were: Captain Kidd, finding live treasures in a sea- locker, a group of American Indians, HOSPITALS MEMORIAL Admitted: Mrs. Dorothy Breisch, Royersford RD 1, maternity; Mrs. Dorothy Poley, Collegeville RD 1, ptage-door Johnnies on a blind date, Mrs.

Eleanor O'Connell, Jack of and the 1036 South street, maternity; Mrs. and Mistress Mary. Anna Mae Mamatuck, Pennsburg, RD 1. maternity; Rosalind Piazza, COSTUMES throughout the en- 323 King street, surgical; Eileen tire show were just as colorful and Comar, Pottstown RD 3, surgical; Imaginative as the characters. Roses Sue Lindenmuth.

Pottstown RD 1. in the garden dances were close far- surgical; Linda Lee Roberts, Road similes to the real thing in petal- B. Hilldale, surgical; Melody Bru- edged pink tunics over fresh-looking baker, 301 North Franklin street, green skirts that looked as though surgical; Mrs. Frances Brubaker. 301 they had been brushed with morn- North Franklin street, surgical; ing dew.

Also presenting a realis- Frank K. Zern, Gilbertsville. surgi- tic garden picture were the Daffodil Mrs. Florence Doolittle. 412 New dancers in their lime green and street.

Spring City, surgical; Mrs. yellow costumes. Solina 508 West Vine In their frosty pink. OUrdrs- trimmed with silver which revealed Ricci, Royersford RD 1, maternity; egg blue linings when the and Alvin Herring, Collegeville ttle girls pirouetted, the petite bal- RI3 medical. dolls in the tale of "Ye Olden Discharged: Albert and William Doll formed an appealing Boerner, Pottstown RD 3.

surgical; eyefull. Clara and Vincent Falcone, Potts- The clowns, however, in the same town RD 3. surgical; Kenneth sequel were just as boldly dressed Heinly. Gilbertsville RD 1. surgical; as the ballet dancers were dainty.

Joan Henry, 301 South Hanover In bright red-checked suits trimmed street, surgical; Mrs. Marjorie with wide cuffs, they cavorted with Knopp, 280 Diamond street, ma- colorful balloons in a number that ternity; Harry Meyer, 1635 Main allowed them full scope for their street, Trappe, medical; Janet and tumbling and acrobatic abilities. Nancy Moore, 512 West Vine street, Stowe, surgical; and Mrs. Margaret THE FAMILIAR story of the doll L. Sell, Beech street, maternity.

shop where the spoiled little girl POTTSTOWN bored with every doll but the one Admitted: Mrs. Mary Lou Frasca, btlonging to the peasant girl and Road A. Hilldale, maternity; Mrs. insists on taking that one, to the Jane Roth, 147 East Second street, heartbreak of the peasant girl and Bovertown, maternity; Ruth Whit- the shopkeeper, was pleasingly pro- ton, Pottstown RD 4, medical: Rich- by the youthful troupers. ard Shollenberger, Pottstown RD 4, Among the soloists, Dixie Shirey surgical: Eugene Kelley, West High expressed her indecision over a hat street, Stowe, surgical: William T.

ably with her toes in "Mi Lady Goes ancj Shirley Ann Ludv, Pottstown Arlene Shaffer danced RD 3i surgical; Jeanne Yerk, 313 about in sprightly fashion as "The spring street, Royersford, surgical; Oood Fairy," and although the old Emma Bakpr Pottstown Star woman in the shoe didn know poute. surgical; Wilson Bedell, 320 what to do in the story, Norma west King street, surgical; Emma Shenk knew what to do on the stage ux. Sanatoga. surgical: Franklin E. last night vhen, as the old woman, Ackerman, 12 East Vine street, phe tapped Stowe, surgical: Edward L.

Kusinez, West High street, Stowe, medical; OTHERS WHO showed ability in jjarry orner, 595 Virginia avenue, their solo parts were Barbara Olock medical; Pearl Mover. 413 Rhoads La Danseuseu Georgeann Jacobs avpnue Boyertown, surgical: and in Foo, Notes, Poikie Shirey as Lucin(ja gpaar Pottstown RD 3, tnp Pantnm TfiHrl Your Birthday Anniversaries HOROSCOPE PLAN vour with originality and ingenuity. You should Kain much in your next year Born today a child likely to he thoughtful, prudent, sincere, cheerful and affectionate. Today Nancy Haring, 363 South street. Jody Raab.

son of Mrs. Forrest 133 South Keim street, aged two years. Patricia M. Cisik. daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Cisik, Pottstown RD 1, aged seven years. Mrs. Julia Ruth Ciciak, 614 Race street, Stowe. George Kenneth Curry, son of Mr.

and Mrs. George Curry, Perkiomenville, aged ten years, Miss Dorothy Dolores Pennington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pennington, 1068 South street, aged ten years. William Robert Zink, son of Mrs.

Eleanor Zink, 30 Boone Court, Penn Village. Mr. John Weldner, Pottstown RD 3, aged 87 years. Susan Tinkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Tinkler, BUem road. Marjorie Levan, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Levan. 422 Beech street. Stephen Petro, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Petro, 220 Howard street, Stowe. Carl Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, 758 Sheridan street.

0 Thomas Frederick Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Evans, 521 Broad street, Spring City, aged one year. Joseph R. Hurter, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Otto Hurter, 29 Mt. Vernon street. Joanne Roberta Hurter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Hurter, 29 Mt. Vernon street. Paul Yarmush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yarmuch.

519 West Vine street, Stowe. Robert Keller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Keller, 323 Howard street, Stowe. Arlene Varady, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Varady, 420 West Race street, Stowe. 4 John Hartranft, son of Mr. and Mrs Russell Hartranft, 42 High street. Lois Wert, 965 South Hills boulevard.

Henry F. Arndt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar C. Arndt, 40 West Sixth street.

Marline R. Harman, son of Mr. G. Harman, Schwenk- ville RD 2. 0 4 0 Nancy Louise Schurr.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Schurr, 1322 Cherry street. Thomas Eugene Kocur.

son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kocur, 333 Cherry street. Earl King son of Mrs. Mary Swoyer, Birdsboro RD -2.

Yesterday Tunisia Dawn Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fox, 921 South street, aged seven years. Annual School Festival Planned by Lincoln PIA Late this afternoon and eariy tonight members of the Lincoln Parent Teacher association will stage the annual school festival on the school grounds Music will be presented during the affair, which lasts from 5:30 to 9:30 by Dick Rambo and his band from Spring City. Bright lights will shine on the many booths and stands planned for the occasion.

Features for children will be pony rides and balloons. In case of rain the affair will be held in the activity room of the schoolhouse. BIRTHS Final Play Rehearsal Held By Brownie Scout Troop Mr. ani Mrs Paul Royersford RD 1, announce the birth of a daughter late Tuesday night in Memorial hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Poley, Collegeville RD 1. became the parents of a son yesterday in Memorial hospital. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs. Ralph 1036 South street, in Memorial hospital.

To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mamatuck, Pennsburg RD 1, was born a son yesterday in Memorial hospital. Yesterday a son was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Vincent Ricci, Royersford RD 1, in Memorial hospital. A final rehearsal for the play i was held yesterday! afternoon by members of Brownie Scout Troop 23 in First Presby; terian church. The salute to the American and 8 Girl Scout flags was led by Ardith Rosenberry, It was announced that I next week's meeting will be heid at 2:30 o'clock. Oa Friday night the scouts will present their play before parents! and guests at their birthday party ilTT the churcTn Leaders are Carol Ann Turner, Jane Creswell, Caryl Kellar and Mrs. Doris Mai- Susan Whisler, Mary Alice McCabe, mone.

Margaret Scheffey, Miriam Marcey, Attending were: Linda Miller, Shirley Gerham and Dorothy Ham- Sara Morrell, Sally Lynn Prizer, ley. Grace Rohland, Marsha Ziegler, Visitors were Annette Sensenig Betty Weber. Judy McClennen, I and Elizabeth Scheffey, Congratulations are being received by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Roth.

147 East Second street, Boyertown, on the birth of a son yesterday in Pottstown hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fraseo, Road Hilldale, became the parents of a daughter yesterday in Pottstown hospital. he adventurous Captain Kidd.

Pea its Hartline as the shopkeeper; medical, Discharged: Helen Westley, 643 Hmies, his wife; Fein Reimei Lincoln avenue, medical: Mrs. Jean thP customer; Eliza Marshall and Rme Readlng avenue Boyer. Sands, hei Bai- town maternity; Barry Galloway as the coveted doll Graterford, medical; John of the peasant girl; Bara Short as So FrankUn street, Mistress Mary; Ruth Brinton in Joseph Camah0i 100 War. wick settlement, surgical; James Photo by Eugene Orlando Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Tevis (above) are enjoying a honeymoon trip in the Pocono Mountains following their wedding the past weekend in St. Aloysius Catholic church. The bride is the former Miss Marie E. Quinter, daughter of Mrs. Jenny Quinter, Penn Village, and Mr.

Tevis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tevis, Phoemxville. Valse Joanne Romig as the mother in and The Beanstalk." Marlene Hoffman I Hotfman' RD 4. surgical, as the child in the same number.

and Dolly Bacchi who presented "Tap Among the duets presented were: George and Claudette Jacobs in 0 2. surgical Clinton Rohrbach. Bech- Dolls. Barbara and surgical- Mrs Bob Cressman in teisvme nu surgical, mis Jimmy Meyer and Daniel Stoffet as the gardeners, and Charlotte Lub- James Gorman. 640 Walnut street, medical; Billie Kay Neyenesch.

830 North Franklin street, surgical; Arlene Houck, 539 Spruce street, surgical; Maria Fegley. Boyertown RD miere and Bonnie Eisinger, acrobats. THE COMPLETE program in addition to the solo and duet numbers already mentioned included: 'Ballet in "Ye Olden Doll with "The Dance of the and and Also on the program were the following numbers; i of the Book iallet in the Theresa Pieper, Schwenkville. maternity: and Helen Bealer, 205 Second avenue. Royersford.

surgical. WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Today Mr. and Mrs, Harold Missimer, 351 Union street, 16 years. Mr. and Mrs.

Jonathan S. Hillegas, 426 West street, 55 years. Mr. and Mrs J. Russel Geiger Gilbertsville, ten years.

Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Rich Pottstown RD 3, 18 years. When you're deep fat frying, have enough fat in the kettle to cover the food generously, but fill the kettle more than two-thirds full of melted fat.

The MELODY MAIDS Present LANG Senior High Auditorium June 20 and 21 at 7:59 P. M. Admission: 60 IncL Iax famous Multicolor Casual Ankle Strap Sandal 259 HIGH STREET-POTTSIOWi SUNSUITS for BOYS' Made By STANTOGS Sizes 1, 2 and 3 Sizes, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 98c $1.19 TTST0WN CHILDREN STORE tT hone 1633 I FREE PARKING at 52 S. Charlotte HIPPODROME SO BIG! EXCITING I SENSATIONAL! We held this colossal show over for one more big day.

This is your last rhanre to tet the show that thousands of your friends are talking and raving about! Of TM JUHGU HALL a ACM VOU WILLIAM GOLDMAN THI ATRES yfl J.MI-gi STRAND LAST DAY UNFORGETTABLE" DE SICA'S STARTS FRIDAY Bell Fidler "Superb, Always Entertaining Medal of Month!" Magazine made it with his Loyella Parsons Tomorrow Only 2 BIG WESTERN HITS! Ifopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) of the Sunset Carson mmmer playground of pinna IN THE BALLROOM JUNE 17th TOMMY TUCKER And His FOR YOUR SUPPER" Orchestra Danctrs $1.50 Spectators Plm PARK BANDSHELL FREE CONCERTS 2 to 4 A 7 to 9 T. MAYNARD McKISSICK AND HIS ORCHESTRA ns'ROSETTmEeuerqdciq' it JamousHersheijQardeus pree TWIN FERRIS WHEELS POOL OPEN EVERYDAY SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS HERSHEY AIRPARK GOLF COURSE OPEN DAILY POTTSTOWN BAND ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT William F. Lamb, Conductor At Pottstown Memorial Park Sunday, June 18, 3:00 P. M. Presenting An Unusual Musical Program Featuring The Saxophone Ensemble The Band Glee Club Georgie Polins, Boy Soprano Freda Sehindler, Contralto Ruth Shrimer, Marimba Soloist Ruth Shrimer.

Marimba Soloist Ralph Bower, Trombone Soloist Richard Koons, Trumpet Soloist Wilma Rummer, Accordion Soloist And Many Other Features Never Presented Before to Pottstown Listeners. If You Have a Company or Folding Chair, Bring It May Assure You of a More Comfortable Seat FREE ADMISSION w. Yes WE HAVE GIFTS UNUSUAL AND PRACTICAL SELECTION TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION 155 High St. Gifts of Distinction Ph. 724 GREEN HILLS THEATRE 5 Mi.

So. Reading, U. S. Rt. 122 June 20 thru 25 HOW THEY RUN Farce Tuesday thru Sunday at 8:30 Light House, 106 S.

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