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PAGE TWENTY.TWO DIAL FA POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1960 WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING Mrs. J. D. Bennetch Mrs.

Joseph Blazes Hosts Shower Named President For Her Niece, Mrs. Peter Chiarelli Of Jayce-ettes Teachers Entertained by Jefferson PTA At Dinner in North Coventry Grange Hall Jefferson school tcachers were Others attending were: Wil- honorod at a dinner given by liam Richards, Mrs. Russell ihe Parent Teacher association Gresh Mrs Theodore Reed, in North Cox entry grange hall Alma 1. Akerblom, teacher, showed slides of her trip to Sweden last Summer She introduced by President Willis Moses. Arrangements for the annual r.f'air were made by Mr Harrj Schaffer.

In charge of decora tions were Mrs Leonard Rosen berry. Mrs. William Richards and Mrs. Schaffer. were former PTA members.

Mrs. Bewley. Mrs. Anothonv Itolng" nese. Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert and a homeroom mother. Mrs. Richard Reese. Hauler baskets were used as table favors.

It was announced that there will be neither board nor oj meeting in April. MRS. S. FREDERICK JENKINS Garden Club To Hear Talk by Mrs. 5.

F. Jenkins Mrs. S. Frederick Jenkins. 711 High street, will speak at a meeting of Pottstown Garden Century rlub meeting club Friday afternoon in Grace brary m.

Lutheran church. Topic of her talk and demonstration of flowe arranging is Breath of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boyer, Mr. and Mrs Gross Painter, Mrs.

Harry Forbes, Beverly Van Zandt, Mrs. Alice Mitch, Mrs. Grace Steimling, Mrs. Ralph Schwenk. Also.

Mrs. Jack McGowan, Mrs. Louise Burdan, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Scheffey, Mr.

and Mrs. Jay Strunk, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Bender. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Mrs. Henry Albright, Mrs. Moses, Mr. and Mrs.

John Kulp, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Mrs. A Florence Manthorne.

And, Lucile Wade Williams. Leonard Roseberry. Mildred Scheifley, Russell H. Shellenber- ber. Mr.

and Mrs. Willard Sensenig, Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Goodman, P.

Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon H. La- morc, Mrs. Samuel Fiorini and Mr.

and Mrs. Luther Supplee. 1 Golden Age Club Hears John Herb Give Monologue John Herb, local amateur thespian, gave a dramatic monologue as program for the Mon day afternoon meeting of the Golden Age club in the YWCA gymnasium. Mrs. Blefgen led the 89 members present in group Mrs.

Wallace Keyser presided at the meeting. Mrs Blefgen and Mrs. Elizabeth Reigner. both members of Pottstown Business and Pro- church, fes.sional club, assisted Fred S. Blank, pastor of the Edwin L.

Shellenberger, director church, officiated at the double of recreation, in serving refresh- ring ceremony, ments. After a session of social game formed to close the Officers were elected at Aunt and Cousin Host Shower for Betty Ann Clark A bridal shower was given to honor Betty Ann Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harry W. Clark, 773 South Keim street, Mrs. James Keene.

Mrs. George at her home. Mrs. Peter Chiarelli, West Oley; Mr. and Mrs.

Leonard Lawn, was honored with a sur- Blazes, Boyertown; Mr. and prise baby shower given at the Mrs. William Jacobs, Gilberts- a home of her aunt, Mrs. Joseph ville; Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph meeting of the Jayce ettes in Blazes. Gilbertsville. Co hostess Rataski, Garwood. N.J.; Mr. the Elk's home They are: pre.si- was Mrs Joseph Blazes Jr.

and Mrs. Leonard Rataski, dent. Mrs. James D. Bennetch; Table centerpiece was a Novice president, Mrs.

John filled with fresh flow- Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Prob- Bicher; secretary, Mrs. Rod- ers. It was surrounded by lok.

Roselle Park. N.J.; Mr. man DeWitt and treasurer, Mrs. miniature storks which were and Mrs. Don Orlando, Kenil- givcn to guests as favors.

worth, N.J.; Mr. and Mrs. A son was born to Mrs. I)enby, Flushing, N.Y., Mr. Richard Firing.

Serving on the board of directors are: Mrs. Thorpe Ellis. Hostesses were the prospective aunt and cousin. Mrs. Mary Jane Kulp and Mrs.

Dawn Kulp. both of Pottstown RD 1. Miss (lark will become the bride of R. Funk Saturday afternoon at 2 o'c lock in Coventry Church of the Brethren. Mr.

Funk is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Funk. Glenside.

For the party, yellow stream ers fell from an umbrella to a table where gilts were placed. A centerpiece of artificial lilies of the valley and other Spring flowers was surrounded by candy hearts, yellow and white candles and miniature Knod, Mrs. Albert Strothers and Mrs. Robert Bush. An invitation was extended to the Pottstown club to attend a meeting of the Penn Ridge Jayce-ettes on April 7.

It was announced there will be an April Day party Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe Ellis, Kepler road, Pottstown Route 18, at 9 p. m. A committee was appointed for a clown contest for the circus that the Jayce Ettes will sponsor They are: Mrs.

James Keene, Mrs. James and Mrs. DeWitt. An Faster egg hunt for chil- plastic dren of members is scheduled April 16 at 3 m. in Manatawny Chiarelli Feb.

12 in St. Joseph's hospital, Reading. At birth the infant weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces. Monday the parents took babv Peter home from the hospital. He weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces.

Guests at the shower included: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons. Mr. and Mrs.

William san. Jimmy and Ann Simmons, Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Ugene Maureen and Carole Ann Izzo, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Blazes; Gary and Marsha Herb; and Mrs. Edgar Crews, Pottstown. Terry Costello, New York city; William Labanasvski, Boyertown; Peter Chiarelli, husband of the honored guest; Joseph Blazes and Joseph Blazes husbands of the hostesses. Darlene, Robert, Mary, Su- Waszk, all of Reading. Mr.

and Mrs. Chester Hesh, umbrellas. Decorations also included park, miniature figures of a bride The next meeting will be in- bridegroom and MR. AND MRS. Photo by Renninger Studio FREDERICK KRUSE Frederick Krause, Marjorie A.

Johnson Wed in St. John's Church, Boyertown wedding stallation of officers at Lakeview Inn. Route 100. April 25 at p.m. A board meeting is set for April 11 at 8:30 m.

at the home of Mrs. Edwin Shellenberger. 978 Hale street. Mrs. Harry Diener was a guest at the meeting.

Hostesses were Mrs. James Matz and Mrs. John P. Miorclli. Marjorie Anne Johnson Frederick Krause were united in marriage in St.

Johns Lutheran Boyertown. Itev. bride i.s a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Titus L.

Johnson, New and ton. Roslyn. Telford and Palm. The bride, given in marriage her father, chose a floor length gown of chan- till.v lace and nylon tulle. Her chapel length veil was of nylon tulle.

She carried a white Bible topped with an orchid and lilies of valley. Laura Jean Johns Guosis were: Mrs. Phyllis Funk, Mrs. Eunice Tucker and daughter. Margaret; Mrs.

Ida Walker. Mrs. Esther Clark and daughter, Cynthia; Joyce hristman, Caroline Klaptosky, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker and daughter, Elizabeth; Mrs. Dorothy Pentz.

Also, Mrs. Jane Schaeffer. Mrs. Alice High. Judy King.

Mrs. Edith Evans, Mrs. Ellen Savage. Mrs. Lillie Christman.

Applications for marriage li- Mrs. Patricia Moyer and Betty censes were made in Montgomery Stewart. county courthouse, Norristown, Absentee gifts were received from: Mrs. Loretta Schweitzer. Ronald Mrs.

Marguerite Saylor, Mrs. Charlotte Isabel Rosewarne. Mrs. Janie, Debbie and Edward Crews; Katherine. Linda and Michael Jacobs; Richy, Linda and Patti Denby.

on, a meeting. Spring With Mrs. Jenkins, a former president of the club, is a graduate of the School of Horticulture, Ambler, and affiliated part time with Oliver Lewis Christman, loral florist. Easter is featured in arrangement classes for the "Little Flower at the meeting Themes are Is Risen." an arrangement for an accessories. Class arrang an Faster morning table; class in a cup and saucer.

Horticulture classes are: forced branches; cr cuses and hvacinth. session a friendship circle was Berlin ville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred- of the bride, served as maid of erick Krause, Allentown, are par- honor.

She wore a length ents of the bridegroom. gown of orchid chiffon and satin. Mrs. Ftta Rothermel was or- Her headpiece was a bow of ganist for the wedding and Mrs. flowers end nylon tulle.

She car- Henry D. Johnson was soloist, ried a bouquet of yellow roses. The church was decorated with Bridesmaids were: Mrs. Do- whiie gladiolus, carnations and lores LaPrima, Allentown and Shirley Moyer, Allentown. nded from Allentown, Philadelphia, Boyertown, Scran- Wampler, Mrs.

Edna G. Shinehouse, Mrs. Ruth King, Mrs. Laura Wanger, Mrs. Lavcrne Simcox, Collegeville RD 2.

Bealer and Mrs. Eleanor Barr. What's Doing in li Wedding Anniversaries I Seventh and Eighth grade clubs meeting in the YWCA, 4 Guests at tei Music Professor At Muhlenberg to Give Organ Recital Committee heads for the annual Spring project of Muhlenberg college auxiliary Pottstown chapter met in the parish house of Grace Lutheran church Tuesday to plan the coming event. Ludwig Lend, associate professor of music at the college and a former pupil of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, will present an organ recital.

The event is slated for urday evening, April 30. in Emmanuel Lutheran church. Committee heads chose members and outlined plans for the recital. Attending the meeting were: Mrs. John Renninger.

who with Mrs. Raymond Yoeom will head the patron solicitation committee: Mrs. Luther Rife, hostess chairman; Mrs. Clyde Griffith, publicity chairman and Mrs. Leidy Gaugler, chapter secretary.

Also. The Rev. Richard G. Hoffert, pastor of Grace church and chapter advisor and Mrs. Richard Pell, auxiliary president.

A meeting to launch committee work is scheduled next Tuesday at 1 p. m. in Grace Parwh Mrs. W. R.

Williams spoke on Forest Glen Saturday. Seniors house, emergency preparation the will be on hand to assist Marriage Licenses K. Shafer. 365 North street, and Grace E. Grace Showalter, Phoenixville.

Charles R. Martin, 3836 Center avenue, Collegeville, and Patricia TROTH IS TOLD Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Miller, Boyertown RD 1, announced the engagement of their daughter.

Dorothy June to Rodger L. Wagner at a dinner given in her honor. The bride- elect is a senior at Oley iev Area High school. Mr. Wagner, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry W. Wagner, Boyertown RI) 3, was graduated from Oley Valley High school and is a self employed farmer. instruction in Emergency Preparedness Given at GS Neighborhood Six Meeting 5 p. m.

YWCA Swim in the YMCA. 5:30 p. m. 0 Transfig ur ation Lutheran church, Altar meeting in the Sneecker room of the church following the Lenten service. Emmanuel ULCW Attends Meeting of Jessie Cronk Circle They were attired in street length gowns of yellow chiffon years, and satin.

Their headpieces were styled like that of the honor attendant. They carried bouquets of orchid roses. Deborah Kline, flower girl, ap pea red in a 1 1 chiffon dress. She carried a basket of daffodils. Ring bearer was Philip Henry Johnson.

Mr. and Mrs dos and in case of floods, teaching fire building, cooking 29 hast Second street, 42 Mr and Mrs. Oneil Camaho. 831 River road. South Pottstown.

31 years. and Mrs. William Barton. 878 South street, in years. class A all white altar, nc Dinner-Party Honors 2 Birthday Celebrants -j i dnu Raymond Sevier, useful Members of United Lutheran William J.

Weber 3d. Allen- y.jw 4g cmcrgcncy in thc community. years. storms and bombing, at a meet- over charcoal, knots, ing of neighborhood six of the nature and tent pitching. Pottstown Council of Girl Mrs.

Robert Myers, troop 32. scouts. of neighborhood five, attended The group met at the home of as a She displayed hand- chairman, Mrs. Samuel E. lae- craft.

She showed dolls made of gcr. 1042 Terrace lane. flash bulbs, light bulbs and Mrs. Williams told members clothes pins, how to develop a number of sfrvc(, related skills which would prove $cssion clos(1 as preparation for an breakfast rangement NEW LAMPS FOR OLD! krektx 11 tt tp.rklint for Beautiful the bettfrlf ys I VMP SPECI ISTS iittrrn tt. Tri, FA Church Women of Emmanuel performed the dutie were guests at a meeting of the nian- Seating the Jessie Cronk circle at Emman- uore: Homy I).

Johnson, uel Lutheran church. mond, a )rn her of le A dinner was given at the bride, and I eter Jezick, Allen- ment for homp of Mr an(1 Mrs john A film, The Living Church town, brother-in-law of the Pfrommer. 1000 Keist avenue, v'as shown and in celebration of the birthdays Mrs. L. Samuel of Mrs.

Pfrommer and her gram chairman, brother, Kenneth Snyder. Ijiistcr presidcd at were: Mr. and Mrs. busjness meeting and urged Morrison Nuc, Souderton; Mr. Women of the circle to attend and Mrs.

Frank Snyder, Mr. spring meeting of United and Mrs Kenneth Snyder, the Lutheran Church Women of Rev. and E. L. Angstadt.

Trappe district May 10 at Ccn- Sumneytown; Mr an: Mrs. Paul Lutheran church, Phoenix Dykie and family, Perkionien- vjue. ville RD. t------- appointee Also. John Pfrommer Jr.

and Alton Ellis. Mrs. Krouse was discussed by bridegroom. Krouse, pro Mother of the bride, Mrs. Johnson, wore a navy blue dress with matching accessories.

Mother of the groom wore a royal blue dress with matching accessories. A reception for 200 friends and took place in the social rooms of the church. The couple will reside at 208 Kulton street. Allentown. The Others attending were: Mrs.

Harrison Nciffer, troop 72; Mrs. Vincent Merkle, troop 72; Mrs. Thomas Morgans, troop 74; Joyce Herrlinger. troop 4: Mrs. Raymond Harp, troop 72, troop committee member: Mrs.

ence Barthlow, troop 72, troop Proper disposal of KarbaKe and rubbish, proper dispos Mnt. Stiphfn c.rady, al emergency cooking how to troop 6- c(immitlM, mcm. eal sa.eh, how lo obtain and yfrriu Bower, troop Mrs. Richard B. Vath, In her talk, she pointed out that in an emergency, one must remember the possibility of no water, electricity, gas or telephone.

Pointers listed included SEE US AT THE HOME SHOW MARCH 31 THRU APRIL NEGCHI-ELNA delegate to represent the or- new Mrs. Krause is a registered ganization at a Ministerium of nurse at Allentown hospital. Mr. Pennsylvania I nited Lutheran Krause is a mechanic at Hartex George Bolton, Pottstown Church Women May 12 to 14 Knitting mills incorporated, Al in Buckhill Falls. 'lentown.

Mrs. Richard Albriqhl Elected XYZ President Officers were elected at a meeting of the XYZ club at the home of Mrs. Richard Albright, 987 North Hills boulevard. purify water, how to shut off They are: president, Mrs. Al- water, gas and electricity, first bright; secretary, Mrs.

Daniel aid and warning signals. Smale and treasurer, Mrs. Ed- Mrs. Iaeger urged all Inter- ward Bartholomew. Mrs.

Grier mediate and Senior troops to Schwoyer was named program attend at Camp chairman. Refreshments were by 'he hostess. The next meeting will be May 23 at the home of A 24 N. Charlotte St. HURRY! LAST 2 DAYS! at 2:10 7 9:25 The BIGGEST STORY OF OUR TIME! GREGORY I PECK FRED ANTHONY ASIA RE PERK NS Starting FRIDAY! ButtonhoUl Stws on buttons Dorns and all your rtgular tewing H.

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