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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 10

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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PAGE TEN DIAL FA 3-3000 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, I960 WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING Two Opera Tickets, Key to Courtship For 50th Wedding Anniversary Couple By BETTY LOL JONES Staff Writer) the couple came to Pottstown where they lived on Queen Two non.cx.stem tickets lo an street Zv for the wifiam 182 West Main street, South apprPnticeship in Pottstown. his nalive town an(j several As Mr. Semet explained. I Pottstown brought frequented a cincy and cigar the store in Philadelphia not re- Construction com- membering whether 1 bought pany an(1 to Jarvis Di- too much, but store owner vjsjon Gf National Lead com- daughter was quite a fair hair pany jor 17 years.

Retiring ed las? who caught my fancy. from jn 1955, one could wanting an- introduction to the former, Caroline Bauer. I pleaded with her girlfriend to arrange for our meeting, but when she backed down, I just picked up the phone and called her and introduced never say life's activities for him were over. When asked how he occupies his time, he politely points to the rear window of their house and says in the Dog House of This little house in the back yard is a puttering shop for him where he took some convincing keeps all his tools. At this point, but finally I managed a date by just being able to get a word telling her I had two tickets to in edgewise, the lady of the the opera and would she like house mtcrupts, Heaven's to go.

After hemming and haw sake, William keep quiet, I 1 ing around as women do, she might all be in MpnQftC However he claims hasn INwJJvl IJ only was dur- hit me with the rolling pin yet II ing the day3 of depression, and but still keeping in practice nuOlU 01 I have two tickets. After so be able to dodge it when series of explanations, I it As the attention turns to his wife, Mrs. Semet cooking and baking cinnamon buns and donuts as she adds concerning the undesirable aspect of gaining weight, you eat enough of them often enough you get use to it and the pounds Regular members of Em St. Mark's Scene Of W. Dries and K.

Matter Nuptials Rev. Slaboda Officiates at Marriage Of John G. Sudzina, Sally A. Trough Sally Ann Trough and John and carried cascade bouquets Gregory Sudzina were united in of red roses, marriage in St. Greek Eugene Sudzina, Mjnt Clare, St.

Lutheran church, catholic church, Mont Clare, attended his brother as best Pennsburg, was the scene of a The Rev jCSepn E. Slaboda man. Seating the guests were double ring service uniting in officiated at double ring Robert Ferko and Ted Geigus, marriage Karol ine Mauer, cerernonv. both of Mont Clare: Joseph daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ru- wr Denno, Norristown, and Walter dolph Mauer Hosen.aek, Benyo both Phoenixville. Mr. and Zionsville RD, and William Dries son of Mr. and Mrs. Corning Sudzina, Whitaker avenue, Mont Clare are parents of the William Dries Zionsville RD.

HTSSTS. funded by the tor, officiated at Ae 3 mhh hnj white Dunn Wetzel presided at the $inftuary 0f the organ. Staff Photo MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM SEMET Mrs.

David L. Schantz, Quakertown attended as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were: Diane Gilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilly, East Greenville, and Mary Ann Kohler, East Greenville, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Kline, Zionsville. Flower girls were Rinda Mauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Mauer and Erika Mauer, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Rudolph Mauer. David L. Schantz, Quaker- orated the church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of peau de soie.

The dress was fashioned with a petal bodice, bracelet length sleeves and a full skirt ending in a chapel train. Her bouffant veil of imported illusion was attached to a French import of hand made roses. She carried a cascade of gardenias. Matron of honor. Mrs.

of Phoenixville. For her wedding, Mrs. Trough selected a powder blue sheath dress of silk eyelet over taffeta with a matching blue hat and orchid corsage. Mrs. Sudzina, mother, of the bridegroom, wore a beige silk chiffon dress with matching hat and a corsage of yellow roses.

Following a reception for 100 guests at the Collegeville inn, the newlyweds left for a trip to Atlantic City. N. J. They are residing in the Stierly apartments, Bridge street, Mont Clare. The new Mrs.

Sudzina, a 1958 graduate of Phoenixville High school, is employed in the law' offices of McKeone and Massinger. The bridegroom, a 1955 my finally convinced her to go out with me anyway As Mr. Semet goes on to say, was so brave after the trick I pulled on her that 1 asked her for another date Wednesday Keeping the motto in mind that faint heart loses fair after five years of courting this dashing young lad went Of Navy Mothers George a a Phoenixville, graduate of West Catholic High chose a ballerina length gown school, Philadelphia, is em- town, performed the duties of 0f white satin and a coronet of ployed by the B. F. Goodrich best man.

Seating the guests re(j satin roses. She carried company, Oaks, were Heinrich Mauer, Boyer- cascade of red roses and gar- town RD, New Berlinville, denias. brother of the bride, and Ru-, Bridesmaids were Sandra POTTSTOWN Pottstown Route 18, medical; dolph Mauer Shanesville. Trough of the bride, and Admitted: Lillette Buchak. Karen and Gerald Catagnus, Ring bearer was Philip Vanim, Carolyn Peppel, Phoenixville.

Gilbertsville RD 1, surgical; 1064 Queen street, surgical; son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred wore giwns styled similar Julia Hoff, 413 Washington Leon Deloplaine, 329 South Han- Vanim, Bally. to that 0f hanor attendant street, Royersford, medical; over street, surgical; Barbara' A reception for friends and HOSPITALS Hospital reports were heard Maria Morris, 743 West Race Neiman, 822 Fairview street, relatives was held at the East by members of the Navy Stowe, surgical; Paul A stowe, surgical; Helen Ken- Greenville firehall. Guests at- Mothcrs club, 671, at a meeting Bilzi, Chester Springs RD, sur- nedy, Coopersburg RD 2, medi- tended from Steelton, Harris- in the American Legion home, gical; Anna N.

Aston, Gilberts- cai; Elizabeth Lare, 425 Water burg and the surrounding area. Commander Ethel Lessig was 43 The couple will reside at in charge ot the session. took, 8J8 Walnut street, Hoy Court, Penn Village, me- Hosensack, Zionsville RD. Clara KneHer. volunteer Nancy and Rebecca Mag-' to the marriage license clerk manuel Lutheran church and picked up the little slip of has a attendance to her credit.

She Jnn'I Unu, 8 Pottstown recalls I don know her ch tho Eastern star it was harder to tell my father does thjs man of un.j 0I" failing good humor have to add morning at his namc? the breakfast toble, I just up and said, In addition to working every-; service chairman for Coatesville Veterans hospital, reported on a party for patients in lounge nine. Volunteers for the fete were Joan Schearer, Mary Johns, Betty Renninger, Helen Ross, Ruth Endy, Mary Ellis, Emily Geisler, Clara Kniilrr and Reuben Ellis. thinK CXCePt a v'as fn nj ii in farf I of elections in Philadelphia, he the mcn.s to use it, fact I sort a a member of the: Pottstown Royersford RD 1, surgical, ners south Jefferson street, I li Mrs. Rena M. I ollock, 275 No surgical; George Rpfhftl MfithOCllSt Hanover street, maternity; Otto(VlaVs, QuJn street, ICIIIUUI3I AUccTa.

Keeler, Lpfry 26 ester ClaSSCS TTCdtGCl 759 Willow street, surgical; An court' Penn surgical. IICOICU thony Brown Schwenks-1 ville RD 1, surgical; Anita C. Arjam Fpfp Ehst, 612 South Reading ave- JlOWtJLMb rCiC nue, Boyertown, surgical. DdUQhfer Oil BirtHdaV Discharged: Lyman Detweiler, 3 RD 1, To Outdoor Fete Members of the Junior and Intermediate Girls classes of paper want intend to mafry John Lodge Loyal Order of the ard. Magazines to- ville, surgical; Donald Kirk, entertained at a birthday party taling 965 were donated to pa- Boyertown RD 2, surgical; Alma honoring their daughter, Bar-' cnurcn ani hraternal i)rder tation was received from the eal; Gary Schultz, Hereford, Getting off work early 1 got the Kagles, Pottstown Aerie 626, Readiru; Navy Mothers to at- surgical; James Major, 11 Lim- tend their annual picnic in Read erick road, Royersford, med- her house, picked her up and Empire Hook and Ladder Fire inf, Aug 21 ical; George Hummel, 224 Wal- Arrangemcnts for the annual nut street, Stowe, surgical, said we better go look for a company, the Doehler club and house, honey, because I got the Pottstown Quoit club.

A surprise party was given Saturday night in their honor saturaay mgm ineir nonor ilrinYnger More than 30 Douglassville RD 1, surgical; at the Norco Grange hall by Lilly Miller, Gilbertsville their four children. Fifty silver dollars in a frame forming a were presented to the pair. The Rev. Luther A. Krouse, pastor of their church gave the blessing and benediction for 60 relatives and friends attending.

the license, On Aug. 3, 1910, Caroline became bride of William Semet in Holy Cross Lutheran church. Philadelphia. The wedding described as a large one was performed by the supply pastor, the Rev. Ayster, since the regular minister was on vacation.

a prettier ----------------------------if Party Plans Announced at Meeting people wonder, for when the Members of the Intermediate as minister asked you want Catholic Youth organization met the long or short he in the St. Aloysius school cafe- answered in a very unbefitting tena Tuesday night to plan for chairman. a swimming party. The event will be held Wed letweuer, Betbel Methodist church school, She also told members that Gilbertsville RD 1, medical; and Mrs. Adam Slawecki, Sprjng Cjty RD had a pjcnjc donated to use on Claude Benner, East Green- Neiffcr road, Royersford RD, arKj social activity at the church nnfnrt nf a i A Guest for the affair was the pastor, the Rev.

Walter S. Johnston, who spoke to the girls during the afternoon. Games were played following the picnic meal, and the roasting of wieners. Teacher of the Junior girls class is Mrs. Roy Hall while Mrs.

George Mohler teaches the Intermediate age group. Attending were Nancy Em- tients at the hospital. An invi- Klink, 449 Walnut street, surgi- bara, on her 14th birthday. The party room was decorated with pink and white streamers which ed. The pink and white color scheme also was carried out in the cake decorations.

Refreshments were served following a program of games and prizes. Attending were Loretta Line- Navy Mothers picnic which took Richard Neff, 1215 Maple street, July were made by surgical; John t. Neiman, adults and children attended. Plans were made for a covered dish social at the home or Ethel RothenbPrgrr, Perkiomcnville RD. Aug.

21. Transportation will be made available by contacting Mary Ellis or Helen Ross. Members will donate postage for a package to Korean children. Keiser 364 Eileen Cichoeki, Frances e.ry* Uevenstein. dra Clevenstine, Kay Shantz, RD 1, maternity; Richard Halter an, Pottstown Route 18, surgical; William North Charlotte street, surgical; Mary Peterka, Donna Catherine Anna Richard Moyer, Pottstown KD man, Joanne Woods, C.

J. Das- sh Wane 3 Mrs. Janet Fran cher, Thomas Wisler, Albert Tt Diane cis," Pottstown KD 3, maternity; Lehmicke, Donald Dorkiskie and JL, Pauline Richard, Church street, John Slawecki Bally, surgical. MEMORIAL Admitted: Syliva Bush, Roy- BIRTHS cetta Moyer, Sandra Handwork, Linda Gill, Diane Kring, Joan Hall and Joanne Peterman. Linda Kring, Sarah Handwork.

Joyce Kopycienski, Bev- Mrs Elwood Hippie attended Mabcl TO MR. AND MRS. FRANCIS erly Emery, Mary Lou Schneck, a guest Yohn- PotUtown Boute 18 me- levENGOOD, 241 Bryton ave- Nancy Van Riper and Harold The group i Bryton avenue, South Pottstown, Memorial hospital Tuesday, a fund raising project. 11 ion Michael Matthias, dical; Mrs. Sara Lev engood, 241 gouth pottstown a son in Hall, son of Mrs.

Hall, teacher. maternity; 1 Royersford RD, surgical; Ray- Mary Ellis, chaplain, gave the m0nd Wentiel, Pottstown RD 1, Kdm nravpr Tho novt mppt- i i SOUin IVCim Sireei, a nature. Housekeeping in Philadelphia brought this sheet metal worker nesday. Aug. 10, at the home of closinK medical; Rae Richard, 379 Main son Memorial hospital Tues- and his bride four children: Wil-Joseph Pindjak, Pottstown Star ing 1S sel Ior p1, street, Schwenksville, liam Semet, Cedarville road: Route.

Members are asked to Ann Alarie resides at meet at the school playground home; Harry Semet, 1221 North at 1:30 p. m. for transportation Evans street, and Caroline wife----------------------------- Allebdchs Host grandchildren, Pauline Semet. Picnic at Area Home What's Doing medical; jay Bertie Kirkhoff, Douglassville RD 1, surgical; Mrs. Suzanne Hall, 70 South Keim street, ma- POLLOCK, 275 North Hanover ternity; Veronica Wojton, 1151 street, a daughter in Pottstown First Baptist church Church south street, medical; Johnnie hospital Tuesday, school picnic at Sunnybrook Mae Waters, 653 Beech park, 3 p.

m. surgical. Pearl Bush, 1 West T0 MR. AND MRS. ROBERT Ninth street, surgical; Louella MILLER, Oley RD 1, a son daughter of William, and Harry Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Allc- Tnmty Reformed Junior Owen, Pottstown RD 3, medical; Joseph's hospital, Read- John Semet, son of Harry Se- and son Richard, College-- department pitnic at Sunny- Samuel Proitte, 402 herry mg. ville HI) 2, a pic- brook park; 5 m- street, medical; Susanna Mar- Ten years in Philadelphia and ni dinner on their lawn. Games 4. quette, 911 Queen street, medi- meeting at the and recreation completed the cal.

Wedding Anniversaries TO MR. AND MRS ROBERT nr'tr 1 nu 4o years. TO WED The forthcoming marriage of Miriam Sheeler, daughter of Mrs. Paul M. Sheeler Parker Ford, and the late Mr.

Sheeler, to Neil S. Oakes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Oakes.

Athens, has been announced by the prospective mother. The ceremony will take place Aug. 20 at 10:30 a. m. at the home of the bride.

Miss Sheeler is a graduate of Spring City High school and is employed by the Lansdale Tube company, Spring City. Mr. Oakes is a graduate of Bellows Falls High school, Bellows Falls, and is employed by Woodward Florist incorporated, Walpole, New Hampshire. Picnic Supper Given Employes At Dairy Farm Employes of Meadow Brook Farm incorporated and their families gathered at the farm for a picnic supper. Activities slso included baseball, volley ball, tennis, swimming, croquet, quoits and a peanut scramble.

Invocation was given by Howard Swavely Jr. Executives and their families attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swavely Mr. and Mrs.

Conrad Batdorf and daughter. Holly; and Mrs. William Egolf and children, Jodie and Mark; Mr. and Mrs. Miller Long and children, Marlyn, Jackie and Bernard.

Also, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swavely Howard 3d, Sally and Jonathan; Amy Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Focht.

Employes and their families who attended were: Charles Jendrus, Ralph Lloyd, Richard Keifer, Robert Wade, Earl Houck, Gerald Brant, Paul Yocom, Donald Vanderslice, Gerald Levengood, Kenneth Madson, Donald Spohn, Gerald Wray, John Wilgroth, Francis Fry, Earl Moyer. Also, Glenn Goss, Guy Wagner, Paul Soles, Wayne Soles, Paul McKim, Glenn McKim and Stager Lloyd. VALLEY FORGE MUSIC FAIR FOR THE BEST TV SERVICE CALL FA 3-6010 outdoor activity. Attending were Mrs. John Atwood, Tampa, Mr.

and Mrs. William Carl and daughter, Constance Collins, Royers-J ford Rl) 1, and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Moser, Collegeville RD 2. home of Mrs. Norman Cohen.

1033 Logan street, 8 p. m. Norco Fire company Ladies auxiliary-meeting in the hall, 8 p. m. Discharged: Oliver Rhoads, WAIT SEPTEMBER! TO RFGISTER IN ONE OF OUR BUSINESS COURSES DO IT NOW! EmoUjncnt limited, be turt you arc not left out by waiting until the last day.

For further information call Mr. Beget, FA PBS NttsUwn Butinais School IIS High St. Marriage Licenses An application for a marriage license was made in Montgomery county courthouse, Norristown, by: Donald Eugene Boore, 560 Wilson street, and Anna Marie 144 Beech street. DRAPERIES Curtains Pillows All kinds of dressmaking and sewing DOROTHY KRAUSS Rte. 422, Douglassville DU 5-3266 NEW LAMPS FOR OLD! thabby.

tablt floor to nownooi tor half ooot onoi fUoutifwi UMM tho loll THE BETTERLEYS LAMP SPECIALISTS SIS Queen Ot. Td. fA GREEN HILLS Tho.tr. U.S. Rte 122.

Ml. S. of Reading AUGUST 2 THRU 6 The Sophisticated Comedy UP, Reservations H. F. SMITH and SON HIGH and CHARLOTTE STS.

FA NEXT WEEK "DAKK AT THE TOP OF THE Jet. 202 83, Devon. Pa. NOW THRU AUO. 6 TOM TULLY in "Painl Your Wagon" Tho happy muilral by LE RN LOEWE, authon ot MV FAIR RES: NIAGARA 4-5001) Mail ordert Devon, Pa.

Child troo oarh ticket for Sat. 5 JO p. m. AUG. BERNSTEINS SIDE We Keep Clocks On The Go Our Craftsmen will put your Chime, Grandfather's or Electric Clock in tip-top shape for precision time keeping.

24 N. Charlotte 11th ANNUAL Dreaming of a WONDERFUL FUTURE? Your Dreamt Can Come True With a Career BEAUTY CULTURE MANAGER OPERATOR Enroll Now Our Tuition Will Sept. 1, 1960 BRYLAND INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY CULTURE 810 Penn 5 Name Address a a Phone DRESt SHOP Sliest 12 to 20; to 38 to 52 Out of Main Kusiness Section On Route 73 S25 E. I'hlla. Koyertown Phone FO PLENTY OF FREE PARKING OPEN DAILY 10 A M.

8 P.M. SATIRDAY 10 A.M.-5:’,0 P.M. SPECIALS at DRUG STORE High St. 99c 49c 123 NOXZEMA CREAM 59c NOXZEMA LlQt lli 53c LISTER1NE TOOTH PASTE SQl TOOTH PASTE 2 for 59C 2 for 98 69c PROPHYLATIC TOOTH 2 for 59c ANTIZYME TOOTH PASTE 98c 2 for GLEEM TOOTH PASTE £Qc FREE HAIR BRL'SH GOSHEN COUNTRY ASBURY PARK, N. J.

AUG. 7 $4.95 Ptr Person, From Pottstown 3-DAY TOUR SEPT. 3-4-5 CORNING ft WATKINS GLEN, N. Y. GRAND CANYON of PA.

For Information and Reservations Phono WE WERNER BUS LINES Phoenixville Located I Milos East of Wost Chester oa Rente EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK ON STAGE TONIGHT LILALU AND HER ROYS Former Winnert Of Our Talent Show if AMATEUR CONTEST PLUS Miss Delaware County in Person and Obedience Dog Show NIOHTLY FEATURES: Eating Coat Tug-O-War, Amateur Conteat, Farm and Homo Exhibit, Naw Car and Farm Exhibit, Animal and Lira Stock Showa, Poultry Exhibit, Wildlife Exhibit. SATURDAY Reduced on Adi Kiddies' Rides FREE FREE FREE STAGE SHOWS ADMISSION PARKING Benefit GOSHEN FIRE COMPANY ON ROOTS AT lIMfltCK. I WIST OP COUfGIVUll HIWAY DRIVE-IN CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE BIG FREE PLAYGROUND Starts TONIQHTI 2 TOP HITS! WALT DISNEY Sttmiuom i PETER FMCH JAMES IfcARTNUR LOOK! BIQ DUSK TO DAWN SHOW FRIDAY NIOHTI BIO FEATURES! AIR-CONDITIONED HIPPODROM JAMES STEWARTI JUNE ALLYSON The GL1NN MILLER STORY PLUS 2ND ROARING HIT! I IS IT SPORT OR MURDER? STARTS TODAY 2 BIO FEATURES! ALL THE GREAT GLENN MILLER MUSIC! 1 tt NOTE MILLER' Showing At 3:15 A.

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