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TIMES PHONE 6101 TIMES PHONE 6101 THE READING, TIMES, READING, SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 2(5, 1927 EldVtQ PROMO IRISH SOKGS FEATURE ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN PERSONALS MT, PENN TRUST COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS GATHER AT SECOND ANNUAL DINNER HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY MOTOR TOANNVILLE FOR DINNER PARTY that it had been brought about when she went to his assistance. Dr. Charles Korris, chief medical examiner, testified that powder marks on Mrs. Ingersoll's sody Indicated suicide. INGERSOLL Rheumatism can't be rubbed away BY SUNSHINE CLUB St.

Margaret's Church Girls Former Millionaire Watch Maker, However, Defends His Estranged Wife Sing and Dance Social Hall BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. MacKnight Black, of 1923 Panama Philadelphia, a daughter on March 24. Mrs. Black was formerly Miss Lucy B.

Grey, of Philadelphia. Mr. Black is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Luther S.

Black, formerly of this city. The Rev. Black was a former pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran church. Stockholders of the Mt Penn Trust company and their friends, numbering in all 330, gathered around six long tables at "the Mt Penn "auditorium for the Second annual dinner.

Addresses were given by former Judge Edgar S. Richardson, a director wid counsellor of the Institution, wh6 dwelt on the progress of the bank, and the new boulevard problem, and the Rev. Dr. Samuel Steln metz, of TrentonN. whose talk was more of a humorous nature.

James R. Brown, president, was toastmaster and Introduced the speakers. Entertainment was furnished by the Colonial Five orchestra and Chef's Place, near Annvllle, was the destination of a merry group of high school teachers who left this city by motor a chicken and waffle dinner, followed by dancing and cards at the Inn. During the dinner Impromptu speeches were made by several of the guests. Those in the party were Charles E.

Hemmig. principal; Miss C. Myrtle Snyder, Miss A. May Jacobs, Miss Katherine Gehret, Miss Sallle Bell Mosser, Miss Mary Spayd, Miss Janice Dubbs, Stanley Kurtz, Luther Welk, Daniel Maderla, Mr. and Mrs.

Allen Richards, Miss Kathryn Sho walter and the janitor of the school, Jacob Weaver. Irish sontrs and dances were a fea Mr. and Mrs. 3. W.

Screven, of Zii Wyomissing Boulevard, Wyomissing, are entertaining Mrs. Screven's sister, Mrs. H. W. Rolfe.

of Chicago, 111., and her brother, J. E. Sleter, of Pasadena, Cal. Mrs. William Haman, of 122 X.

Eighth returned Thursday night from East Orange. N. where she visited Mrs. William S. S.

Coleman, formerly of this city. Professor and Mrs. C. H. Albert, of Bloomsburg, are guests of their son and daughter in Mr.

and Mrs. Keller B. Albert, of the Hodge apartments. Mr, and Mrs. Saul Schulgaser, of New York city, Mrs.

Annie Schrieber. of Jersey City, and Benjamin R. ture the program of entertainment for the Sunshine club of St. Mar Are you one of those unfortunates who suffer with pains in your muscles and joints, making you miserable, less efficient, Interfering with your working hours, ruining your sleep? You may have tried many things without relief. Why not S.S.S.

For more than 100 years It has been giving relief in thousands of cases, 8 testified to in unsolicited letters of gratitude. "I suffered from rheumatism for a good many years. At time my joints would swell so, 1 couldn't walk. I garet's Catholic church. In the social rooms of the school hall.

Green and Mrs. Paul Seaahoitz, of 234 X. Fifth will spend the week end in Scranton, Pa where she will visit her sister. Mrs. Owen Jones.

me I also had a breaking out on my hands for years that nothing would heal, but now this has disappeared, and 1 am sure that it was B. S. S. which removed the cause. 1 am now In perfect health, and want to add that I have tried all kinds of medicines but I think S.

S. S. is the best" Carl C. Campbell, 115 West Main Street. Johnson City.

Tenn. S. S. S. is purely vegetable.

It Is extracted from the fresh roots of medicinal plants and herbs and gives 'f Nature what she needs In building you up so that your system throws off the cause. S. S. S. is sold at all good drug stores in two sizes.

The larger sire more economical Adv. NEW STORK, March 23 () The police department closed its case In the death of Mrs. R. H. Ingersoll.

estranged wife of the former millionaire watch manufacturer and the shooting of Wallace M. Probasco, In her Park avenue apartment. Decern her 19. Probasco was released. He had been charged with "suspicion of homicide." announced that they were unable to connect Probasco with the shooting of Mrs.

Ingersoll. He had contended that she shot him and then killed herself when he told her he was breaking off relations with her and returning to his wife. MISSIONARY SOCIETY WOOOEN FRUIT BOWLS Wooden fruit bowls, lacquered In bright colors, have salad spoon and fork to match. They should not be subjected to very hot water, but should be washed In warm water and dried quickly and thoroughly. "SHOWERS" FUTURE BRIDE Ginsberg, Philadelphia, are guests Bobby and Donald Loose, two Mt.

Penn boys, who were well received. Much of the success of the affair Is accredited to Carl WIttlch, chairman: Dewltt C. Engle, Allen M. Snyder, Dr. H.

U. Miller and Charles 8. Adams. Mrs. Carrie Miller was cateress, i MRS.

RQBERTNAGLE tried most everything. Went, to Hot wings and Anally I decided to try S. S. I took a course. Tn a short time the rheumatic pains entirely left of Mr.

and Mrs. Irving FopKins. oi 1234 Linden st. They are here to attend the confirmation of Mr. and Mrs.

Popkin's son, Marvin, which will take place In Kesher Israel Syna white was effectively carried out In a color scheme of both the table and menu. JIlss Anna Kelly sang "Mother Ilachreo" and "When Irish Eves Were Smiling," Miss Elizabeth Leiby gang: "Killarney" and other Irish selections, and the Misses Mildred Powers and Helen Leiby played piano selections and Miss Margaret Coyle danced an Irish dance to the strains of the "Irish Washerwoman." Those in the party were the Misses Margaret Daly, Helen Hebhardt, Margaret Coyle, Peggy Kelly, Gladys Powers, Elizabeth Leibby, Anna Kelly, Thelma Holt, Miss "Margaret Bingaman, Miss Monica O'Brien, Miss Katherine Daly, Miss Helen Leiby, Miss Mildred Powers, Miss Mildred Bottler, Miss Clara Bettler, Miss Bertha Schneider and Miss Madeline Daly. MRS. CALVIN SEIDEL gogue this morning. Mrs.

Paul Haag, of 452 South Fifteenth was hostess to the Young Women's Missionary society of; St. Peter's Methodist Episcopal church. when Miss Ethel O'Nell was Vshowered" with a number of miscellaneous gifts. Miss O'Nell in the near future, become the bride of Earl Hetrick. A Dutch lunch was served.

Yellow daisies and yellow HONOR GUEST AT BIRTHDAY PARTY Although tlje Jaw was satisfied, Mr Ingersoll apparently was not. Separated from his wife in life, he came to her defense In death, i "Mrs. Ingersoll was very dear to The Misses Sara and Ruth Smith, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Wyomissing Boulevard.

Wyomissing, who are home for the Easter me, he said after the hearing. "It was a terrible blow. What makes it so hard is that she has been lied about and maligned and 'she Is not tapers adorned the table. A delightful surprise birthday party was held recently In honor of Mrs. Robert F.

Nagle at her home, 757 North Eleventh st. A buffet lunch was served, the table having the customary birthday cake and lighted candles. She was presented with a vacation from Goucher college, are attending the Kappa Alpha Theta convention at Swarthmore college this week end. Those whoattended were Mrs. Ed able to oe here ana defend herself ward K.

Plank, Mrs. Bessie Ward But I will. I came here to see Jus Mrs. Edward Rettew, Mrs. George Mrs.

John Barr, of Springmont, Henry. Mrs. Howard Flck, Mrs. Paul KLINE, 1 1 ,1 White Dresses for Confirmation Dainty Creations of Georgette Crepe, Flat Crepe, Canton Crepe, Also tice done. The full truth should he known.

Probasco ought to go on spent yesterday in Philadelphia. Haag, Misses Harriet, Ella and Mary Bitler, Ethel O'Nell, Jessie Fornwalt, beautiful mahogany davenport table, an ornamental floor. lamp and potted tulips. Mrs. Leroy Nagle sang asolo, "Mother O' Mine" in honor ofthe oc the witness stand and tell the whole Florence Rich, Mary Symons and story, permitting himself to be ques tloned." He added that he might have i Mrs.

W. A. Herbert Reider, 340 Chestnut will return on Sunday from Baltimore. where she has been 'spending some time' with her Florence' R. Miller.

statement to make later, "that will be MRS. GEORGE DEMPSEY HOSTESS TO CLUB A letter, found In Mrs. Ingersoll's daughter, Mrs. J. Carl fisher.

HOSTESS TcTfRIENDS ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY apartment addressed to "Robert Dearest," played a part in the drop ping of the action. i casion. Dancing and singing were afterward enjoyed. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Nagle, Anna Hoch. Claire Anna Cronan, Ruth Saylor, Kathryn Wert, Mildred Wert, Pauline Nagle, Robert Cook, Paul Hummel, Vmcent Cronan, Francis Wagner, El wood Mest, Leroy Nagle, Benjamin Lloyd, Robert Nagle, Carl Becker. BIRTH DAY PARTY GIVEN FOR MRS. C. A.

WAGNER Mrs. George Dempsey, of 428 North Twenty fifth st, Pennside, was hos HOSTESS AT CARDS IN PARENTS' HOME Mrs. Calvin Seidel was hostess to the members of her casd club In the homo of li'erparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Geissler, Hessian park.

The members are Mrs. Charles Corbit, Mrs. Ralph Schwartz, Mrs. Earl Biehl, Mrs. Harry Redcay, Mrs.

R. Willard Baer, Mrs. Arthur Selvard. Mrs. Charles Filbert, Mrs.

William Henne, Mrs. Carl Harbster, Mrs. Guy Krelder and Mrs. rioyd Lance. NEWLYWEDS HONOR GUESTS AT RECEPTION She said that she fought to get a pistol away from Probasco and It tess to the members of her card club at an informal afternoon party.

The Some Printed Taffetas A Complete Assortment of Sizes was discharged. She said he had obtained her pistol and threatened to go to the district attorney and say she threatened to kill him. Mrs. Maude Probasco, a daughter of Robert G. Ingersoll, sat by her husband side during the hearing.

Miss Kathryn Seifarth, daughter of John H. Seifarth, of 237 North Tenth celebrated her 18th birthday anniversary by entertaining a number of friends at a card party in her home. The center of the table held a large birthday cake, upholding 18 lighted green candles, Those present were the Misses Lorene. Rath jl, Josephine Matz, Marguerite Kissinger, Violet Kissinger, Kathryn SeiTarth, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Rinkle. Carroll Rauenzahn, Gilbert Drumheller. Earl Fegley, Stewart Heffner, David Balloch, Grace Herhine, Mr. and Mrs. John H.

Herbine and John H. Seifarth. Probasco left" arm was still In Mrs. Charles A. Wagner, of 1045 North Ninth was the honor guest at a surprise party on the occasion of her birthday anniversary.

Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kerling, Mr. and Mrs J. Arthur Glassmoyer, Mr.

and Mrs. aw sling, his collar bone having been broken by one or two bullets which struck him in the shooting. to Mrs. Probasco testified that her Qa(L Thomas Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs.

husband had phoned her frfter the shooting requesting her to get medi cal aid. She wept when asked if Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Weidman, of 30 East Shilling ton Sinking Spring, entertained in their home at a' wedding reception in honor of their daughter, Laura, whose marriage to Michael Greth took place recently. The.

young couple received many beautiful and useful gifts. They plan to occupy their new home on Penn avenue, Robesonia, in the near future. there, had been a reconciliation with her husband. She replied finally Ralph Rothenberger, Mr, and Mrs. Russell Folk.

Mrs. Elmer Toder, Mrs. Jane" Folk, Mrs. Lila Brown, Miss Edythe Floyd, Franklin Yoder. Mrs.

Arndt, Charles Wagner, Paul New kirk, Henry Wagner, Elizabeth Wagner, Richard Jacoby, Earl Floyd and Eva Jacoby. WYOMISSING AUXILIARY OF HOSPITAL TO MEET members are Mrs. E. D. Fllbey, Mrs.

James S. Eyler, Mrs. Harry M. Rankin, Mrs. William C.

Beidler, Miss Miriam Poorman, Miss Carrie Gall and Mrs. Carrie Schofer. Mrs. Otto J.1 Rendenbach and Mrs. James C.

Renninger substituted for Mrs. Schofer and Mrs. Fllbey. MARRIAGE LICENSES Raymond Eckenrod, 43, Iron worker, 111 South Sixth son of Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Eckenrod and Maude Orwlg, 43, governess, Malverne. Arthur H. Noll. 21," farmer, Bethel, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Phares Noll and Pauline Longsderff, 21, housework, Ephrata. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam B. Longsderff.

Harvey Conrad. 34, molder, Al lentown, and Maggie Florence Schauer. 27, housework, Bechtels daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David.

Conrad. George D. Moore, 28, laborer, Oak brook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bently Moore, and Marya Eyrlch, 25, topper, 233 West Button wood 4t daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Eyrlch. William C. Egan, 22, laborer, Bern ville, son of Mrs. Catharine Egan and Verna M.

Boyer, 17, housework, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. F. Alvin Boyer. Clarence' E. Soulllard, 22, laborer, Lebanon, son of Mrs.

Nora Soulllard, and Bessie M. Kreltz, 22. housework, Bernvllle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kreltz, 3 A dainty luncheon was served to the following guests: Mr.

and Mrs. Spring Coats for the Younger Girls Greth, Mr. and Mrs. William Geiss MISS L0EPER HOSTESS TO TATTLER CLUB A meeting of the Wyomissing auxiliary of the Reading hospital, will be held Friday afternoon, April 1st, in the Iris club. HOSTESSTO CLUB ler, Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Weidner, Mr. and Mrs. William Koch, Mr. and Mrs.

John Huber, Mr. and Mrs. The ZHAt been usatl With Sizes 6 to 14 Years odore Startzer, Miss Margaret Startzer, Edith and Ernest Startzer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher, Mr.

and Mra. Harvey Weidman, Stanley Weid success for mot than 40 years RESTORES COLOR AND BEAUTY TO GRAY man; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher, Mr, AND FADED HAIR and Mrs. George Eckenroth, Charles EcHenroth, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Miss Agnes T. Loeper proved a charming hostess to the "Tattler" bridge club at the home of her parents, on Penn street.

A delightful luncheon was with the color scheme of yellow and pink carried out in the decorations. Prizes for high score were awarded to Peg Rauen and Mary Chelius. The guests Included Mrs. Earl Schoel kopf. Mad and Peg Rauen, Mary and Hahna Chelius, Mrs.

Frank Mayer, Florence Fries, Peg and Rose Frank and Rosabell Loeper. et all dngtfsts Miss Peggy Hoffman entertained the Amaryllis club at her home in the Saylor apartments. The evening was spent In playing bridge and lovely prizes were awarded. The rooms were profusely decorated with sweet peas. The guests included were Misses Ruth Hinnershltz, Catharine Barto, Lillian Schearer, Marguerite Gable, Viola Scholkoep, Irene H.

Yoder and Mrs. Jesse Brown. HJBCOK CHEMICAL WUKIHI )'0 Beidler, Harland and Margaret Beid ltr, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Matthew ffhtn wUv hair alwmt mm rLOBtSTON SHAMPOO Warren Matthew, Mr.

and Mrs. A troehlrbeotl(lfr. both cleualngaQd bens neifti tonuriuia tctip. na iqm iof a in con aaetlon with Parker's Hair Balsam. Prta SO George E.

Stoudt, Mr. and Mrs. William Baer, Mrs. Ralph Reddig, Mrs, Harry Grubeiv Mrs. Walter.

Weid man, Mrs. Edwin Spatz, Mrs. Annie Greth, Mrs. Lillian May, the Misses Margaret Mayf Ruth May, Margaret Cheviots Rose Kashas Plaids Twill Sheens ISavy Tan Green Rust Silk Dresses for Miss 6 to 14 In an Assortment of Smart Colors .95 Koch, Eva Bricker, Miriam Madeira Anna Stul'tz, Grace Yeager, Marian Weidman. Elsie Becky.

Helen Weidman, Helen Heister, Helen R. Ba hfcore, Ruby Mover, Naomi Lutz and W'oodrow Weidman, Lester Herbine, Warren Selbert, Harvey M. Beidler, Leroy C. Weidman, Russel May, Arthur Renninger, Robert Himmel berger, Charles Breth, Robert Klopp, Martin Froelich, Warren Koch, John Koch, Harold Weidman, Gerald Kessler, Adam Ruth and Rudolph Klopp. HEILIG PIANOTUPILS IN RECITAL TUESDAY S13 Penn St.

Green Rose Tan Blue White and the Pastelle Shades KLINE, EPPIHIMER Second Floor Let Us Help You Get Ready for Spring and Summer Students of the Heilig Studio of Music will appear In recital at Han gen's recital hall on Tuesday evening. The first part of the program will be given over to the younger pupils of the studio and the second part will be played by the more advanced students. She soloist will be Hilda, Kofken, soprano, with Esther Kleinspehn, accompanist. The advanced students will play works of Godard, Philip, Sibelius, Schubert and Brahms. Those who will play are Ethel Mosser, Jane Bricker, Anna Wiese, Vera Griesemer, Betty Stamm, Evelyn Schaeffer, Hannah Siegelr Ethel Josephine Francis, Marian Fidler, Marietta Tregellas, Betty Bernheiscr and Joseph Woods, Irvln Redcay, Bernard Lelthciser and John Painter.

IOW IS THE TIME to consummate plans for spring and summer comfort. Renovation and cleaning have become largely things to claim the attention of specialists. It is I i I really surprising how far afield Kline, Eppihimer Co. have gone to supply special WHARTON SCHOOL TO HOLD ANNUAL DANCE ized services for home decoration and beautifying. We are able to place expert workmanship and materials of the finest quality at your disposal.

This is the season of the year when people are planning to make the home cool, comfortable and pleasant for summer. One of the greatest aids is bright colored slip covers placed over the warm looking tapestry or velour covered furniture. We are showing a beautiful line of Cretonnes, designed especially for slip covers and, as we are busy right now on this class of work, we will appreciate your early orders. Orders placed now will avoid the delays that will arise later in the season. Awnings add a smart effect and give a cool, inviting appearance to the home.

We are already prepared to take care of your wants in this class of work, and again will appreciate your early orders. We use John Boyle stripes onlv. as On Monday night, April the Wharton school, Reading extension of the University of Pennsylvania, will hold its advertising party at the' Odd Fellows' Temple. This dance and party is an annual affair, and elaborate preparations are in the making to make the event equally as successful as in previous years. Added attractions and prizes, the Committee announces, are awaiting those who attend.

The Charleston Ramblers will play. Those in charge are J. H. Rauden busch, chairman; Henry Bergman, Paul O. Rothermel, Russel Markley, William C.

Filbert. they have been proven to be the best(bn the market and assure satisfaction. Ruffled Curtains add a great deal to the summer appearance of the home, and they are here in great profusion. Never have we shown a more comprehensive line of these popular curtains, and considering quality, prices are extremely low. Come in and let us show you the wonderful qualities and beautiful styles of ruffled curtains, as low as $1.50 the pair and up to $7.50 the pair.

HISTORICAL PLACES TO BE VISITED BY HIKERS Just One More Week Big Furniture Reduction Sale FTER next Saturday all of this furniture unsold will be removed from the floor to make room for spring and summer stock A 4m at at Historical points of interest in Berks will be visited by the Community Hikers, af tef leaving Gibraltar, this afternoon. The hikers will ride on the 2 o'clock Birdsfooro car to Gibralter, from where most of the hiking will be across country, with Monocacy as the destination. The first place visited will be the Boana homestead, famous as the birthplace of Daniel Boone. The next will be a marker along the Philadelphia pike, erected by the Berks County, Historical society. It is.

planned' to cover about 11 miles, a a pace of three miles an hour. The return trip will be made by train, arriving In Reading about 7:40 o'clock. 2IPPEN CLUB MEMBERS PLAN ANNUAL MAY DANCE 15.00 to 45.OO Six Foot Davenports, without cushions, regular price $37.50, reduced to $15.00. Four Foot Settee, with velour seat cushions, regular price $75.00, reduced to $29.50. Four Foot Settees, with tapestry seat and back cushions, regular price, $95.00, reduced to $42.50.

Chaise Lounges, regular price, $90, reduced to $60.00. High Back Chairs and Rockers, with double spring seat cushions and upholstered backs, covered with a very fine grade of tapestry; regular price, $39.50, reduced to $29.60. Six Foot Davenport, "with tapestry seat cushions, regular price, $100, reduced to $50.00. Chairs and Rockers, with tapestry seat spring cushions; regular price, $32.50, reduced to $24.35. Large Reclining Chairs, upholstered seat and back, regular price, $60, reduced to $45.00.

Five Foot Davenport, with cretonne covered automobile seat cushion, regular price, $60, reduced to $27.50. Rockers, with spring seat cushions and upholstered with a good grade of tapestry; regular price, $22.50, reduced to $16.87. 25.00 to 45.OC Dressy Coats, of Kasha and Satin, collared in flattering Smartest of all is the Navy Blue Double Breasted Suit. Irresistible Models, trim, chic, youthful. In all thss new Spring shades.

monkey fur trimming. Members of th Zipper club held a Meeting last evening In the home of Miss Frances Schaeffer, 1519 North "inti it. Plans were discussed for ihe annual May dance to be given the club on Friday, May 6, in tha Ml. Penn Country club. The members of the club Include Mrs.

Arthur Leroh, Misses Dorothy jmndore, Ruth K. Kline, Frances Alverta Khodes, Lenore Carr, Nancy Moron and Dorothy Gearharl, iVone of these pieces can.be laid aside, as we need the room, and delivery will he made as quickly as possible KLINB, EPPIHIMER 4. Third Floor KLINE, EPPIHIMER READING, PAt.

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