The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 10

PAGE TEN Phone 2263 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTQWN, PA. THURSDAY MARCH 13, 1941 Local Couple To Mark Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Gloss to Be Married 50 Years Tomorrow; No Celebration Is Planned Mr, and Mrs. William Glass, 125 King street, will observe their den wedding anniversary tomorrow.

The occasion will be marked quietly, a member of the family said last night. The couple was married 50 years ago by the late Dr. D. Kepner. pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran church, in his study in the Walnut and Hanover streets edifice.

Mrs. Gkm. ft nat4ve of Pottstown, is the former Miss Mary Ellen Hoffer, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffer.

Mr. Gloss wajs born in Emmaus, but has resided in Potts town the past 56 years. Retired for the past ten years, he was last employed by the Eastern Steel company. The couple has three children, six grandchildren and three grandchildren. Children are Miss Freda E.

Gloss, librarian at the Pottstown Public library, at home; Mrs. George W. Henry. 116 King street, and Mrs. George Harrington, 157 High street.

Mr. Bohannon To Address PTA Mr, John N. Bohannon, general manager of the Spicer Manufacturing company, will speak at night observance of East Coventry Parent Teacher association. Miss Betty Jane Mauger, xylophonist, will entertain. There will be an exhibition of handcraft work.

The meeting will open with a Winter picnic, commonly known as a covered dish supper, at 6:30 A business session will get underway at 8 The public was invited to attend the meeting in the school. Mr. Frank Elliott will preside. WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Yesterday Mr. and Mrs.

John Marsteller, Douglassville R. D. 2, three years. Recently Mr. and Mrs.

Leon Nessler, Cedarville, 30 years. FIRST ANNIVERSARY Cornelius S. Wentzel, of Mr. and Mrs. John Wentasel, 3d, 431 Water street, was one year old Tuesday.

The tot was feted at a party in his home. Guests were Miss Lucille Sliandor, Mr. Joseph Adamski, Miss Cecilia Shandor, Mr. John Adamski, Mr. Ernest Wentzel, Mr.

Wilfred Mrs. Anna Price, Mr. Cornelius Adamski, Mr. John Wentzel and the young celebrant. PERSONAL Frank my I think I can keep you happy now that I have learned how to hake all kinds of the and hothreads you lore.

I'm going to use Rumford Baking Powder all the time. For with Rumford I can use any good recipe and just follow the without having to worry about the correct amount of baking powder to use. With Rumford the amount, the directions call for ia the right amount to use for perfect every time. WEE. Send for new booklet, containing of bright ideas to improve your baking.

Addrew: Rumford ford mg Tow Rhode Island. Destined to Be Spring Wardrobe Favorites YOUR BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARIES HOROSCOPE URPRISES, both pleasant and unpleasant. are in store during the i next year for those who are celebrating birthdays today. Unexpectea good fortune will smile on them, and much happiness and changes are prognosticated, also some business annoyance or attempted fraud are threatened The oustanding qualities ot the child who is born on this date will be originality, independence and energy. He or she will be unconventional in many ways.

Scientific and inventive abilities will be in evidence, and fortune will be good. Today Mrs. Joseph E. Tagert Bunting apartments. The Misses Joan and Jane Wack, twin daughters of Mr.

and Mrs, Francis Wack Schwenkville, aged one year. Mrs. David Watkins, Chester. formerly of Pottstown Mr, Daniel Boyer. No-th Price street.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DOROTHY JANE EHLY. Society Editor Engaged Spring First Flowers Hood Club Bloom at Club Event Surprises Hostess Forsythia and Pussy illow Set Effective Stage for, Brookside Fashion Show and Tea; Attractive Manikins Give Preview of Styles First flowers of the season, forsythia and pussy willow, were used effectively to provide a of at Brookside Country club yesterday afternoon. 1 For at that time the women's committee of the club presented a fashion show and tea, f--------------------------------------------------------- Down a carpeted runway banked With palms and colorful flowers, at- tractive manikins gave a preview of Spring and early Summer clothes. They showed ensemble? for town and country, feminine afternoon frocks, the ever popular suits and Members ete Mrs. Dorang When Phey Meet in Monthly Session; Group Receives Invitations to Affairs Mrs.

Joseph South street. Srnoyer, 837 Now is the time of year when all sorts of new and delightful dress ac- cessories tell their story oi Spring. Lovely Peguy Diggins. starlet, models a new hat and impressive handbag. The forward-tilted hat is of black cire satin, embellished with a lusrlc ts white and dark green leaves, nil meshed with bl-ck veiling.

The is of bl ck antelope. It features a large pancake compact which fils into a special compartment and serves as an ornament when not at work. Charles Theodore Auman, son of Mrs. Catherine Auman, 372 Apple street, aged two years, Milton P. Wensel Jr.

son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wensel, 434 High street. Richard Ernest Stauffer, son of Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Stauffer.

466 North Evam street, aged seven years. Miss Dorothy Dean Oliver, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Harding Oliver, 628 Lincoln avenue, aged one year. Ronald Eugene Puhl son of Mr. and Mrs.

Wilson Puhl, Sanatoga, aged two years. coats and luxurious furs with pert 1 jand saucy chapeaux, of course, to I Miss Delores Volz, whose en- complete the picture. gagement to Mr. Joseph Klink, son Aft ear.j-| manikin made her way of Mr. and Mrs.

John K.ink, 20 through the interested spectators, Walnut street, was announced by joseph Tagert, coinmenta- parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Volz, pointed out the detailed smart- 1327 Queen street. ness of each costume.

I lie woman gi adu- Throughout the show, Mrs. Charles ated from Pottstown High school 1 the past June. Mr. Klink is employed by the Doehler Die Casting company BIRTHS Mr. Daniel R.

town R. D. 4. Potts- Miss Eleanor Harbach, Vine street, Stowe. 112 Joseph Bartechko.

son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bartechko, 209 Berks street, Stowe, aged ten years. Miss Eleanor Spielman, 823 Beech street, aged 17 years, Yesterday Mr. Carl Stahl 10 Reynolds avenue.

Recently Miss Dorothy Wense1. Pottstown R. D. 1. Burdans Entertain Club Compton played piano selections.

During intermission several Pottstown youngsters entertained No wedding date sie Rosen and Patricia and Marcia Prince, who entertained with a skit and recitations. Models included Mrs. George L. Egolf, Mrs. W.

Kenneth Nichols, Mrs. S. Russell Ash, Mrs Charles A. Baylor, Mrs. C.

R. Elieker, Mrs. Carson C. Potter, Mrs. Ernest V.

Hunter, Mrs, Kenneth Leh, Mrs, William T. Curtiss Jr. and Mrs. Richard P. Stamm.

Presiding at a beautifully appointed tea table were tars, H. C. Gingrich and Mrs. M. Levin, members of the committee in charge.

Chairman of the affair was Mrs. Harry L. Souders. Mrs Sam H. Keiser is chairman of the committee and Mrs.

-Hunter is cochairman. I Mr. and Mrs. George Berman. 1305 Cherry street, announced the birth of a son yesterday in Homeopathic hospital.

Mrs. Berman is the former Miss Rose Singer. Yesterday also marked Mrs birthday anniversary. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Morris Estreicher, 817 North Evans street, in St. nospital, Reading.

Couple Honored On Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Albright were honored at a party in Swamp hotel, The affair marked their silver wedding anniversary and Mrs. Albright's birthday anniversary. Calendar of Social Events Many gifts were presented the Missionary and Aid couple.

GuesU were Mr. and Mrs. John Creedon, Philadelphia; Mr. Harold Sloan, Pottstown; Miss Mary Elizabeth Voorhees, Valley Forge, and the children of the honored couple Gladys, Leatrioe, Richard and William Jr. Here is Bette Davis, movie actress, wearing a gown and showing how sirenish it is with its fabric contrast and pencil-slim lines, it is of black crepe of a rough texture to contrast with the diaphanous net that makes the high-necked and long, tight sleeves.

With the gown Miss Davis wears a massive bracelet and breast pin of topaz set in Miss Clutz Is Engaged Engagement of Miss Josephine Glutz, daughter of Mi-, and Mrs William Glutz. 1156 Center ave- Girl Scouts Pass Tests Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burdan, Second and Manatawnv fetreeta, last night entertained members of the Nut club in their home. Cards were played and a luncheon was served.

Mr. Burdan is club president Present were Mr. and Mis. George M. Diemer, Mrs.

Cora Allen, Mr. Harry Pennypacker and the host and hostess. The group meets on Saturday nights. Tins session took place last night bt.cause of other engagements on Saturday. The meeting also marked Mr.

birthday anniversary. He was presented gifts. Rector Explains Church Symbols societies of First Presbyterian Joint meeting this afternoon at 2:30 In the home of Mrs. Jacob Gabel, 358 Walnut Hood College club members staged a birthday surprise for their hosiers last night when they were by Mrs. Willard A.

Beech and Evans street. Mrs. Henry A. Body, president, conducted a business meeting. It was announced Mis.s Eliza be; Klink, club counselor, and Miss Elizabeth Klopp.

alumnae and membership chairman, will attend an alumni council of the Frederick, school March 29 at Hanover. Members received an invitation from the Philadelphia club to attend a Spring luncheon April 5. Present will be Helen Bragdon, dean of the school Several local mem- bers were expected to attend the An invitation was received from the school to attend Guest day, the time when prospective students are invited to inspect the school, which will take place April 18. It was announced Mrs. William Wolf, Royersford, would entertain the club at dinner at its next meeting, May 16.

Present were Miss Klopp, Miss Klink. Mrs. Helen Evans Palmer, Mrs. Wolf, Mrs. J.

Gordon Robinson, Mrs, Body, Mrs. D. Detar an i Mrs, Dorang. Press Photo She met him in Lisbon. She a i Brazilian and he an American aero- stieet.

A discussion of he nautical engineer. They married sohdation of womens an(J wil, Uye ln California Mr5 Anderson is shown arriving at New versary at a York from Europe. Her husband is lodge home. Byron Anderson of the Wright Aero nautical company. PERSONALS Miss Ellen Haiston, a Junior at Edinboro State Teachers college.

Edinboro, Erie county, attended the annual ski tournament for members of the Kane Ski club the past week in Kane, Erie county. Miss Haiston, a daughter of Dr, Frank M. Haiston, suoerintendent of Pottstown schools, is an active member of the Kane and Edinboro Ski clubs. She has placed in several meets throughout the season. Mr.

Clarence H. Grimes, YMCA, spent yesterday in Philadelphia on business. tions of featured the church will be LEGION MARKS BIRTHDAY Junior Legion of the Women of the Moose marked its 11th anni- celebration in the Knights of Columbus auxiliary Meeting tonight at, 7:45 in the Merchants hotel. Mrs. Charles M.

Nester will be hostess. Symbols of the Episcopal church Women of the to tiinrlit ai in thp lOiiffi Tests were passed by the Misses Charlotte Anderson and Marian Dunlap last night when Girl Scouts nue, to Mr. Paul Hromsco Jr. son met in Emmanuel Lutheran church of Mr. PauJ Hromsco 242 South Washington street, was announced yesterday.

No wedding date was set. The bride-elect was employed by the Smith Pie company. Mr. Hromsco is employed by the Doehler Die Casting company. In an interest contest being staged bv the scouts, the Senior Class Hears New By-Laws were explained to members of the Friendly society by the Rev George A.

Lineker, rector. His talk feataured the group? weekly meeting in the parish house Miss Mary Sands, president, wa in charge. Members voted to publish a GFS paper and sponsor a contest for a name for it. Miss Sands was named editor-in-chief; Miss Jane Bartman. associate editor; Miss Catherine McIntyre, art editor, and Mist Norma Marshall, make-up editor.

Miss Elizabeth Yergey is adviser of the society. lead when members of the FOR A FASHIONABLE SPRING OPEH TOE SHOES $0.50 Don' up yowf Spring! tKem be amated at the new chit fheie thoet lend to your entire costume. Be among the hnt 0 weor thu fashion, Get your POfr I Styl-EEZ open today. ROYAL SHOE STORE 268 HIGH STREET New Location Next to the Bahr Arcade Cloverleaf patrol by a score of 39 to 36. In the intermediate troop the Dogwood patrol is leading the Cloverleaf patrol by 68 to 42 points During horseshoe formation the Mi sses Helen Marie Kulp and June Blair were color vs.

Color guards were the Misses Mary Jane Shaner and Jean Pratt. PLANS MADE FOR CONVENTION Plans to attend a state conven- New bv-laws were drawn up and tion in Altoona in June were made last night when members of the United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary met in the post home. met in the social rooms of the King and Hanover streets edifice. Mrs. Lloyd Stevens, president, presided.

a business session, were served. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Tr Drach, Mrs, Mary VanHorn. Mrs. Mrs.

Pan i Z. Hoffman, chan man Qienn Wolcott, Mrs. John Wilhelm, Mrs. Lloyd Yorgey and Mrs. Earl Rhoads.

It was announced next meeting would feature a box luncheon. Mrs. Eva Schaffer, president, was in charge. It was announced the drill team would rehearse tonight the AuSt. Patiick day social followed YWCA.

Wednesday the Past President club will meet in the home of night at 8 in the lodge home. A St. Patrick's day party will follow a business session. Women's Missionary society of Balt- zcll United Brethren Meeting tonight at 7:45 in the church parsonage. Mrs.

James Bemesderfer will lead the topic, Horizons Through Personal Officers will be elected. Missionary society of Trinity Reformed Meet- Club Completes 43 Garments governess, Speaker was Mr. Clymer Miasi- mer. a past officer of the Moose lodge, Mrs. Marian Houck, presided.

Games were played and refreshments were served. Prizes were won by the Misses Lucetta Rutter. Doris Ripple. Nanette Hinkel, Bet- I Century club members finished Seinhast and Anna Reigner. 1 their allotment of 43 garments for Red Cross yesterday when they sewed in Library hall.

The session was directed by Mrs Leonard Leaf, Red Cross chairman of the club. Present were Mrs. David Todd Jones. Mrs. Elizabeth Gudebrod, Mrs.

C. C. Burdan, Mrs. C. C.

Van- Biukirk. Mi.ss Helen Borneman Mrs. Fries, Mrs. George Baer, Mrs George D. Robins, Miss Laura ing this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Ecker, Miss Gertrude Ecker, Mrs the home of Mrs.

J. Russel Reif- A. W. Dotterrer Mrss. Thomas sneider, 797 North Evans street, Storm, Mrs.

Edwin S. Orr and Mrs Mrs. Howard Weldner will lead Leal, the theme, Fellowship. I ftSTYKAKE Eclipses So hard to stand When we keep CREAMIES Close at hand! Refreshments of the intermediate troop commit tee, talked on the art of needlepoint Following the Lenten season the troops will begin work on handicraft. The projects will be used as credits for merit badges.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD IS FETED Freddie Walter, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. James Montague, 179 North Sheridan street, was feted at a party in the Montague home Tine affair marked his fifth birthday anniversary. Guests were Jane Neifer. Edward and Thomas Sueorvitz, Jackie.

Billie. Helen, Joyce and Peggy Derstine. Bernadette, Barbara Anne. Jimmie and Jeanette Montague and the celebrant. DANCES RESUMED Bi-weekly afternoon dances in the Senior High gymnasium by the library staff and school band were resumed yesterday after a cessation.

Atxnit 150 pupils danced to the strains of Mr. Andrew R. Freehs school dance band. MISS HARTMAN IS HOSTESS Miss Evelyn Hartman, near Kenilworth. last night entertained mem- eers of the Gleaners class of Coventry Brethren church in her home.

Present were the Misses Betty and Jean Hightower. Ethel Tilton, Doris Baust. Ruth Grater. Grace Keen Carleen Wanner, Virginia Evam Marjorie Bishop, Betty High. Catherine Chambers, Virginia Swavely and Mrs.

Claude Bealer, teacher. DANCE AT POTTSTOWN mm Mrs. Thelma Batten. 1264 Maple street. MARRIAGE LICENSES Application for a marriage license was made in Elkton.

by: Mr Robert E. Closed, Spring City, and Miss L. Irene Lehr, Phoenixville. GROUP TO ATTEND SERVICE Church Extension society of Trinity Reformed church will attend Lenten services in a body Wednesday night in the King and Hanover streets edifice. FROZEN FOOD STORAGt Large modern lockers with proper temperatures for storing Meats and Vegetables.

FOR RENT AT Pottstown Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. TELEPHONE 32 CLASS TO MEFT Members of the Amicus class of First Baptist church will meet tomorrow night at 8 The session will take place in the home of Miss Mary Yost, 799 North Franklin street. MINSTREL SHOW PRESENTED BV Catholic Young Women St. Aloysius Church MOOSEHALL 320 High St. SUNDAY, MONDAY March 16 and 17 8r, 15 P.M.

Tickets 5Qc Saturday, March BOBBY BYRNE 15 His Orch. Dancing 8:30 to Admission SI.00 plus tax March Barnet BINGO! BINGOI GROCERY NIGHT TONIGHT at HARTWELL'S, 8:15 Everybody Will Be There to Get Their Free Piece of China to a 37-Piece Dinner Set BINGOI BIMGOI 264 HIGH ST. WINNING NO. 359 Bannock Dog Food SC 35c Today Is Steak Day! Your Dinner will be complete if you try one of our Delicious, Tender, A-l Quality Steer Beef PORTERHOUSE STEAK 33 Guaranteed Tender or Muney Refunded Fresh-Opened OYSTERS 10 Bas ONIONS 15c 15c mm AT THE POTTSTOWN THEATRE LAST TIMES TODA 1 THE L0VA8LE BUMSTEADS Vrmti GET RHYTHM greatest Cf lltiM il iwftut LAST DA CAROL! LOMBARD MONTGOMERY crsatad by YOUNO Penny Singleton as Arthur Lake as Larry Simms as Tomorrow GENE RAYMOND JACK PHILIP MERIVALE LUCILE WATSON -Extra- Gene Krupa and His Band 3 MESQUITEERS Star TOMO URO ------------------Charles B0YER Margaret SULLA VAN FREE PARKING -THEATRE CENTatftL PARKING SI 5.