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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 7

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1959 POTTSTOWN MERCURY. POTTSTOWN. PA. DIAL FA 3.3000 PAGE SEVEN Finest for tho futuro Hot in Pottstown schools. Tho Morcury is publishing picturos of Pottstown's finost, tho childron in our schools.

Evory day a now room of school childron will bo shown horo. Savo tho sorios, and onjoy thorn anow in futuro yaars. Birthday Party Given at Legion For Scott Vining Royersfonl-Spring Gty NAIILEY m. BIIANDIirrM, Hop. Third Aveooe and Main Street, Royertford Phoaa IM UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICES SCHEDULED IN TWIN BOROUGHS Scott Vining, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Louis D. Vining, 861 Main street. Royersford. was honored at a party given in the American Legion home to mark his 16th birthday anniversary.

The interior of the Legion home was dccorated with Japa- Hioh rolors and a larPP conducted Sprmg City church The Lutheran Sen- lUppv BiHhdav a back. Royersford to-jior and Junior choirs ground on the conter wall "'orning. I In tomorrow at worship at 7:30 a. m. the nm II be in music was provided Dj Carl W.

Straub. Prizes were won by Sandra Shaner, Robert Fry, Margaret Fretz, Richard Brower and Lee Zelley. Grace Lutheran church, of which the Rev. John B. Berg- clock will be in Spring City Lutheran church, with the Rev.l Elvin ,1.

r.roff, pastor of is pastor. The sermon United Church of Christ, dc ivered 'he Rev. ing the sermon. The Rev. Ralph ''o';" C.

kolb. vicar of tpiphany L. Aldcrfer. pastor of the host, church, and tne Rev. Table decorations en.

K. Naiarene pastor, 1---------------------- Lutheran smg. ellowship Idoip 7church, will be the liturgist. The hanced by a large centerpiece will be liturgis of yellow and bronze munis wdl double candles ick holders with Fellow ship i blue and gold candles and a Twin-Bofo aSSifiMi Deaths blue and gold candles and a iayVakL by the Rev; C. Willis Hospllal garet Fretz, Richard Brower, Admitted: John Wasco, Mrs.

Judy Charles Evans, Ferguson, Mrs. Lotta Patricia Shoemaker. Jack Fred liams, Sharon Edgar, Charles No view- Oehlert, Ann Sharpe. Rodney Collegeville; Mrs. Judy Linfield; Mrs.

in Phoenixtiiie Hoapi- Lee S. Zelley. William Rittase, Birchrunville. Also Mary Jo Banyai, Thom. Irein as Tucker.

Linda Bever, 51, ir attend the funeral from the Gail Arnold, Stephen J. liogga. Funeral Home. 331 New city, on Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.

Interment cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening 7 to 9. (Nelson) Heller, Patricia Lykens, Jack Evans, Judy Hart, Bruce Greenawalt, Sandra Shaner, Brookes Britcher, Diane Bulock, Albert Trego, Janice Bond, David Sharpe, Marilyn Howard, John Miller, Sue Ott, David Kells, Bernadette Brock- r. u. man, Uslie Wetty.

Ruth Pughtown Happily getting their first experience in school are the Kindergarten pupils above shown with their teacher, Ethel D. Webster. They attend Lincoln school sessions in the afternoon, to right, front row, they are: ('laudia Lavinia, Bonnie Downie, Judith Alleman, Linda Grove and Robert Spielman. Second row, Mary Ann Smith, David Bauer, Ted Gribb and David Staff Photo Schutt. Third row, Cynthia Stouch, Michael Gerber, Susan Ackerman, Debra Sides, Betsy Staskiel, Michael Allen, Dennis Fox and Wayne Grepps.

Fourth row, Howard Reichelderfer, Sheila Tyson, Sara Bechtel, Mark Thompson, Debra Hawk, Deborah Fritz, Robert Binsfeld, Joanne Bodolus, Phyllis Heslin, Ernest Mutter and Candi Haas. Absent was Philip Foley. $391.89 Collected In Dystrophy Drive Mrs. Ronald Hiltebeitel, secretary of Chc.ster county chapter of Muscular Dystrophy association, announced yesterday the result of the drive in Spring City Monday night by Liberty Fire company. With Donald Schlo.sman chairman, the F'ire company members aided by members of the auxiliary, collectcd a total of $391.89.

Future Teachers of America Lead 4 Senoir High Thanlisgiving Program SCHOOLMEN VLSIT Three members of Spring- Ford school system served on visiting committees recently. Robert W. Hallman, instrumental music instructor, visited Steelton-Highspire High Koss Watts, assistant Junior High principal, and Charles H. Wise, Senior High principal, served on a committee at Penns Grove, N.J., High school. The Thanksgiving a.ssembly program in Spring-Ford Senior High school yesterday was in charge of the Future Teachers of America, Lynetta Hunter, spon.sor.

Opening and the reading of proclamation were in charge of Roberta Gagnon, FT A president. Letters of commendation for superior performance on the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test were awarded to Robert Forsythe, Suzanne Grebe and Carolyn Tyson. The letter of Donna Stray Bullet Pierces Door A stray rifle bullet, believed to have been fired from somewhere along the Schuylkill river. Walker, a former pupil, was forwarded to her new school, Collegeville-Trappe. Certificates of educational development in recognition of outstanding performance on the tenth grade National Kducational Development tests were awarded CLEAN THAT (tSSPOOl OR SEPTIC TANK Mk-KhM TMI OtIOIMAi iiom CISSPOOl CLEANER rot CESSPOOLS A SEPTIC TANKS frmk Vil Nt bOTi GENERAL SUPPLY CO.

26S W. High St. FA 1-1I2I Norriatown hospital on Monday, Nov, 23 1959, Launv Johnaon daughter of the lato Charlea and Sarah (Bean) Johnson. Funeral at the Nelson Home 367 Walnut tal. on Saturday.

Nov. 21. LeRoy Ehrhart. aged 70 yeara, husband of (Schnovei) Ehrhart. Mrs.

Michael Kassel, Mr.c. Michael Balogh, Gertrude Knauer, Susan Smith, Judith lx)mbardi, Phoenixville; LeRoy Nester, Royersford; John Elvin, Kimberton; Sherree Troutman, Oaks; Mrs. William Edinger We Can Do It 18 HOOVER. Authorized A Bert- Ice. All other makes repaired.

Paper bags 20c. 35 Parked Truck Struck by Car A 1958 sedan was damaged when it collided with the rear of a truck on Main street at the foot of North Third avenue, Royersford, yesterday at noon. Police said John B. Maier, 339 Spring street, going east on Main street, failed to see the the rear end of which protruded partly into the line of traffic, and could not turni out because of traffic from the' opposite direction. Damage resulted to the wind to: Mary Jo Banyai, Richard Breisch, Sandra Davey, Sharon Edgar, Zachary Fink, John Frederick, Judy Hart, Kurt Craig Heller, Jeffrey Hallinger, Judith Kelias, Paul List, Francis Monastero.

Betsy Moeer, Edward Shane, Martin Witte, Paul Yerk and Lee Zelley. Certificates of achievement for a recent sales campaign were awarded to Sharon Edgar. Bruce Greenawalt. John Kirby, Barbara Piasecki, Judy Thompcion, Ken- ineth Thren, Thomas Tucker, Donna Wenzel, Roger Whitman and Lee Zelley. Kenneth Thren ako was awar(kxi a $100 sales club pin for top performance.

Clemens 404 Second avenue. Royersford, yesterday at 7:15 a. m. Mrs. Clemens was sitting in the living room, not far from wfiere the bullet struck.

Police Chief Bryson M. Turner investigated. Graduates Place Higli in Tests Five graduates of the 1959 class of Spring-Ford High school placed in the 95 to 99 percentile in the Purdue right Worlcer Injures Arm in Macliine Blaine Hilborn 120 Chestnut street. Spring City, suffered a painful injury to his right arm at work yesterday at 10:30 a. m.

The Spring City man was taken to Pottstown hospital in Friendship Community ambulance, after treatment on the scene by Dr. J. J. Maron. A spokesman for Royersford Spring company, Fir.st avenue and Main street, Royersford, said Hilborn was operating a drill machine.

His arm became caught and headlight of the sedan, estimated at The truck, a rented vehicle, was driven by George Houseman. Philadelphia. Police Chief Bry.son gated. M. Turner, investi- NO EYE TEST South Dakota is the only State tion.

This announcement was made by Kenneth C. Slagle, chairman of the department of Engli.sh of West Chester Teach- Bridal Shower Is Conducted for Shirley Wardle A bridal shower was given for Shirley Wardle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stoudt, 112 South Main street. Sprmg ('ity.

Miss Wardle will become the bride of Austin William C'raley son of Mrs. Austin Craley Paoli, Dec. 5, at the Great Valley Presbyterian rch, Swedesford road, Malvern. Gifts for the guest of honor were attached to streamers running from a pink and white umbrella, and leading to the chair occupied by the bride-to he. A luncheon was served.

Hostesses were the mother of the bride-elect and her attendants: Mrs. Faye Bishop, matron-of honor; Karen Stoudt, junior bridesmaid, and Bonnie Stoudt, flower girl. Attending were: Mr. and Mrs. John Long, Hillside, N.J.; Mr.

and Mrs. (ilen Hertzog, Kenilworth. N.J.; Mr. ami Mrs. Richard Ringler and family, Danville; Mrs.

Lulher Ringler and daughter, Elizabeth, Mrs. Maude Helming and June Koch, Reading; Mr. and Mrs. Allen McIntyre and chihlren, Cindy and David, Willow Giove; and Mrs. Clifford Bishop, Lederach.

Davis. Marlin Mars. Judy Vatsko, Joseph DeAngelo, Susan Summers, Paul Voungblud, Darlene Oehlert, Robert Weber, Jeanette Bilinski, Robert Fry, Diane Ingram, Edward Osnan. Roberta Gagnon, Barry Vining, Ronald Haines, Lee Hostetter, David Groff, Arthur Stoudt, James Wood Joseph Hennessey, David Kalil, Pamela Kocher, James Kandler, Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Straub and Mr. and Mrs. Vining. ACCREDITATION EXTENDED YOU Dr. R.

D. Matthews, man of the commission of Sec- QaN ondary schools, has informed Spring-Ford officials that the Senior high period of accreditation has been extended to Dec. HM 31. By Msy 1, 1961. the faculty will complete a self-evaluation DC YAI I end be visited by a committee.

RELY Navy Band Will Play Al School Assembly The Fourth Naval district band will present an assembly program at Spring-Ford Senior High school Thursday, Dec. 3, at 1:30 p.m. The band will under direction of Cecil Strange, chief musician. The function of the band is to provide music for all military honors and ceremonies within the Fourth Naval district. The band al.so has played for radio and television parades and concerts at various schools.

All members are graduates of the U. S. Naval School of Mu.sic in Washington, D. many hold degrees in music from some of leading colleges and universities. The program is arranged by Chief Stephen F.

Penning, of Navy School relations. OUT OF FASHION Flax, once a staple crop, Is no longer grown commercially in Northern Ireland. Welcoming SANTA GLAUS NOV. 27 a.m. fey MKcMtlla Yaur Gkrittnat Stara FOR RNE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE yoMf peeecrigtiow.

ym CAM ttie aneel oMemeMe wm painetaktag by a pharmaciet of abNMy and yowr aaariwlae fair prtcaa. CANNING'S REXAU DBUa STOKE HIOH aal WASHINflTOM STI. an injury was inflicted on the inside of his elbow. Hilborn immediately shut off the machine, preventing a more serious in- ers college, who commented in 3 letter to Charles H. W'ise, Senior High school principal as follows: often hear of the lack that does nol require Pr'-Para'ion of pupils that I It was said Hilborn will to undergo a skin graft about the size of a silver dollar to heal the wound.

test for a license. Spring-Ford Graduate DISPLAY THE IMMORTAL Nativity Riqcant pm especially pleased to be able to compliment a school and rAllAflA Rjlilll its faculty. Please convey our VUIICyg MIIU appreciation to those who taught these Edward Ammarell, son of Dr. and Mrs. John S.

Ammarell. 406 Also Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weidenbaugh and daughters, Kathy and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs.

George Lightcap and daughters, Barbara and Mary Ellen Rover.s- ford RD; Mrs. Hazel Wi.se, Pottstown RD; James A. McIntyre. Elmer Krause. Mr.

and Mrs. C'arl Stoudt and daughters, Karen and Bonnie, Shirley Wardle. nil of Spring City, and C'raley. IN YOUR YARD THIS CHRISTMAS! The Spring-Ford graduates Yost avenue. Spring City, is a are Jon Bearde, Sandra Bain- member of the trumpet section bridge, Dorothy Laume, Ann of the Gettysburg college Scholl and Carlo Seiscie.

Their marching band, according rating was based on national to an announcement from the The Mercury weekly offers $10 in cash awards for the liest newt tips. Win awards by diaiinf FA 3-3000. Your Super Market At 367 HlCUl ST. Pottstown, Pa. OPEN TONIQNT 9 P.M.

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V. far liberai college yesterday. The 60-piece band, directed by Prof. E. Douglas Danfelt, performed at four home football games, as well as college games in Philadelphia, Allentown, Hershey and Hempstead, N.V.

Ammarell is a graduate of Spring-Ford Senior High school. He is a Freshman hi.story major at Gettysburg. For the tirat time the Immortal Chriatmaa atory can portrayed in your own front yard with theae 15 beautifully painted figures. Printed on sturdy paper, (hvy ara ready to be cut out and paalad down on fir plywood. Eit Plywood With Pattaraa Camnlele Sef IS 19 00 irr ti iUMBiJf Mm W.

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