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jur THE RFwQING TltfES. READING, ED A MORNING, A 24," 1926 Lebanon, visited the family of Mr, and Mrs. James D. Wens. i BIBLE CLASS MEN ARE THE GUESTS PURCHASED HOME AT BOYERTOWN The Rev.

William K. Fisher, Lutheran pastor of the Shoemakersville jHOOL HOUSES AT PUBLIC SALE united in marriage Pearl E. Kollc? 13, a daughter' of William and ilie late Marie Koller. 'of Temple, to' Harold B. Hartranft, 19, a son of Mr.

and Daniel Hartranft, 1123 North street, of Reading, charge, baptized the following child Grace North, Elsie JAho, Lillian Mc Quate, Esther Kurtz. Hilda Christ, and Miss Person, and Pearl Reed; Messrs. Zacharlah Wallace. Ed. C.

Matthew, Mark Burkholder, Donald Meek, Robert NoM, Donald Witter, Lloyd Stamro, Clair Shanfelder, Lewis Wenrlch, Howard Yawn, Howard Noll. Fred Noll, Jasper Miller, George Brooks, R. P. Longacre. WEDDING GIFTS AT HYDE PARK Becker Blatt Nuptials Are Largely Attended YELLOW HOUSE, March 23.

Isaac Schearer purchased a house of W. W. Weiser, Boyertown, and "will move to same on April 1. Monroe Herbeln purchased a radio. i i Two One Roomed Rural Build ings Are Disposed Of Mrs.

William D. Reeser, Mrs. Paul ffium, Mrs. Clara Sailer and Anna ren: Harold Jacob, son of Earl J. Epting and wife Mary, nee Yeager Epting, of Perry township, th child being born February 16, 1926; Martha Ellen, daughter of Robert E.

Stump, and wife Mamie, nee Gfeorge, Stump, of' Greenwich township, born on February 22, 1926; Larry Wilson, son of WHliam H. Keim and wife Mabel, nee Muntz, Kelm, of Perry township, born February IS, 1926. The Rev. John K. Sto'Ht ntfr.

pastor of the Shoemakersville charge, Schearer spent a day In Philadelphia. Henry A'. Body and Paul R. Guldln, poultrymen, are running their In Holds Card Party At Shoemakersville cubators to full capacity. Van Basklrk, Mr.

and Mrs. John B. AmmarelL Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Balthaser, Mr.

and Mrs. Warren B. Hill, Mr. and Adam Strieker. Mrs.

Sallie Becker, Mrs. Mary Yoe, Mrs. Florence Yoe, Mrs. Florence Lefbensperger, Mrs. Marie Am maj elL Misses Annie Blatt, Laura Blatt, Helen Blatt, Esther Olinger, Marguerite Noll, Ruth NolL Laura Carrie Becker, Eva Hill, Dorothy Althouse, Sarah Blatt, Catharine Blatt, Emma Althouse, Marion M.

Weaver, Miriam Weaver, Mabel Weaver, Edna Kistler, Eva Moyer. Arthur Blatt, Elmer Blatt. Wilson Blatt, George Reeser, Luther Blatt, Benton Blatt, Lloyd Blatt, Milton P. Blatt, George Hill. Benjamin F.

Hill, E. H. Dry, Warren John Blatt, Edward Blatt, Henry G. Hill, Edward Hill, Warren Blattr Rev. George W.

Gerhart, James Herb, Howard Kramer. A callthumHan band, composed of many of the groom's friends from Tuckerton, were conveyed to the scene by truck. All seemed to en Joy the serenade. and best rip family medicine i iDOhe Nation Laxative i William D. Reeser and others are planning to erect several bungalows in Locust Grove Park.

HYDE PARK. March 23. Mr.xand Mrs. Harry Becker were united in marriage by Rev. O.

W. Gerhart in their newly furnished' home, 105 Bernhart ave, this place. Mrs. Becker was formerly Miss Florence Elatt. the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Blatt, a prosperous farmer of Bern township. Mr. Becker Is a son of Mrs. Sallle and the late Adam Mr.

and Mrs. John R. Guldln. who spent the winter In Florida, are homeward bound, making the trip by auto. Ralph C.

Body and Weaver Quality 21 Years Schearer, students In Philadelphia, visited their respective parents. Becker, 0f Tuckerton. The ring ceremony was used. The bride was NEWMANSTOWN. March 23.

The members of the men's Bible class of Elias Union Sunday school, Newmanstown, were hosts to the members of the Ladies Bible Class and teachers of the Sunday school at a St Patrick's social on Saturday evening. Following the rendition of a short formal program the guests were entertained with a number of games which proved highly entertaining. Refreshments were served and music was rendered by the Newmanstown high school orchestra. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Edith Peterson, Mrs.

William Whltmoyer, Mrs. Andrew Strlckler and Rudolph Auchenbach. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burkholder, Mr.

and Mrs. John NolL Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Auchenbach, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry P. MUler, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Strlckler, Mr. and Mrs.

Cyrus Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Meek, Mr. and Mrs. N.

L. Frey. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Swope and daughters, Isabella and June, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Matthew. Mrs. Henriette Witter, Mrs. George Wallace, Mrs.

Frank Mattls, Mrs. Harry Schware, Mrs. Isaac Auchenbach, Mrs. Robert Wen rich, Mrs. William Whltmoyer and daughter, Joyce, Mrs.

George Wolfes berger, Mrs. Edith Peterson, Mrs. Calvin Leitner, Mrs. George Reed, Rev. D.

F. Longacre, Rev. A. R. Bach man, Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Haak, Mrs. Fred Noll; Misses Anna FUck inger, Leah Ibach, Elsie Berger, Hilda Witter, Dessie' Rader, Berdie North, Mildred Leitner, Pauline Mary Hoover, Ethel Hicker nell, Dorothy Sechrist, Irma Snyder, nttiroi a Areas of tan eeorgette Samuel Kauffman will move Into D. W. Dietrich's house.

Paul Fretz will move Into the house vacated by 1 I SHOEMAKERSVILLE, March 23. The Dorcas Bible class of St. Luke's Union Sunday school held their monthly meeting at the home of one of its members, Beulah purkhart Miss Burkhart served class with an elaborate luncheon, i Mrs. "William Alden Smith, of visited the family of Mrs. TVillfam K.

Smith. J. Morris Rothermel has Installed a radio in his home on JJ. Noble st. The local Perry Lodge, No.

1005, I. O. O. of town, will hold a turkey banquet in the Shoemakersville fire hall on Saturday evening, April 24, for the benefit of the members and their families. Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Rubright, of Newmanstown, visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon W. Rubright.

Howard Madeira, of Reading, spent the week end with the family of his lother, Mrs. Harriet Madeira. The Shoemakersville school board held public sale of two one room country school houses; the one known as Heckman's school, located on the main pike, north of town, was while the groom wore a suit of gray. Warren J. Blatt and Esther Olinger were ushers.

The ceremony over, a the former. Rev. H. A. Althouse, pastor of St The length of time during which this establishment has served the community is your assurance of the utmost in value and satisfaction when buying a diamond.

Largest selection in the city. ESTABLISHED 1905 Paul's Reformed congregation, will marriage breakfast was enjoyed, Mr. ond Mm, Elmer Althouse, Mr. and celebrate Holy Communion on Sun SHOEMAKERSVILLE, March 22 Mr.and Mrs. Mleneer and son, Mrs.

Warren Phillips and daughter. Mary Anna of fcnydertown, visited relatives In town. Mr. and Mrs. William O.

Stoudt visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Nuss at Alburtts. Mrs. Mabel L.

Madeira entertained the following members of her card club at her home: Mrs. Mabel L. Madeira, Ethel Bcullin, Grace Seiger, Mildred K. Wens and Edith Burkhart. Mrs.

Madeira served the guests with an elaborate luncheon with full St. Patrick's day effects, this being a double celebration, that of St. Patrick's day and the birthday anniversary of the hostess, Mrs. Mabel L. Madeira.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Madeira and sons, Harold and Howard, Mrs. Sue Madeira, Helen Madeira, Harold Yost and Donald Yost visited th family of Mr and Mrs.

Smuel Weaver at Ephrata. I Miss Ethel Madeira, a member of the Reading Hospital staff, and Mark Sweigert, of Lebanon, visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Madeira. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Henne and daughter, Miriam and son, Russell, of day, April 4, at 10 a. m. Preparatory Mrs. Frank Althouse, Mrs.

Mary Yoe. Mrs. Adam Strieker, having STOUDTS FERRY service Good Friday evening at 7:80 p. m. The Ladles' Aid Society will meet Avi.COHE.VCrv O' DIAMONDS at the home of Mrs.

Sarah Fretz, on Thursday, April 1. charge. The couple were the recipients of a number of costly gifts: Dishes, Mr. and Mrs. Peter M.

Lelnbach; sheet and table cloth, Florence Lel bensperger and Edwin Hill; scarf, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hill: towel Pvi Hill! turkish towels. Mr. The Dorcas and Ladles' Aid So cieties will hold their spring chicken and waffle supper on Saturday after Not many people using the road In Muhlenberg the ffcrry know that traffic is in danger after the spring thaws, owing to sink holes.

Roadmaster Alvin Rahn recently filled a caveln that required several wagonloads of stone. The caveln was alongside the roadbed. There are a number of sinkholes In the fields In a line almost due north and south. Wilson Fox was at Hershey and Palmyra. noon and evening, April 10, In the basement of the new church.

and Mrs. Ellas Blatt; dishes, Arthur anri T. nttier Blatt: electric iron, John William R. Sheidy, who has the purchased by Alvln Auman for $2,020, Blatt and Esther Olinger; dishes and Perfect Diamonds and Gruen Watches, $25 to $5,000 Mr. Auman owns a comfort station on the other side of the street from his new property and expects to use the new property in connection with his business.

The other school house cash, Mary Yoh; glasses. Hill; cash, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Alt house; toaster. Mrs.

Henry Hill; silver 'spoons, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hepler and daughter; dishes, Eva MVivpr cash Howard Kramer: sher known as Birch Hill school is located at Mohrsvllle and was purchased by John Miller for $610. These two bert glasses, Dorothy and Emma Alt buildings were well known land house; dishes, Benton ana uioyu Riott hi PBd trav.

Mr. and Mrs. El marks and were closed during the past year, the pupils being trans mer Althouse; lemonade set, Mr. and ITIHIIESE WOMEN" i ported by truck to the local high school building. Jacob T.

Mountz Mrs. Stanley van uusKirK; puiow Kara and Helen Blatt: table contract to build cement road from here to Mt. Penn, Is busy grading and laying drain pipes. Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Dunn and son, Esterly, of Mt. Penn, and J. B. Schaeffer, of Pennslde, visited the family of H. W.

Body. Edwin Schearer New Brunswick, N. visited his parents, E. M. Schearer, Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Pflum, of Blandon, was here visiting their son, Paul Pflum. Mr. and Mrs. John Egolf, of Doug lassville, visited Paul R.

Guldin. J. Stanley Ruth, of Baumstown; Pauline Reeder and Francis Herman, of Douglassville; Mr. and Mrs. David Snyder, of Reading; Mrs.

John Snyder and daughters, Mabel and Olive, of West Reading, visited the family of H. W. Body. Miss Esther Sassaman, of Reading, visited Mrs. W.

D. Geiger. Clarence Bitting and W. D. Geiger secured employment on the state highway.

GRADUATES ARE ENTERTAINED was the auctioneer and Jacob tAdam, the clerk. Visitors From Newmanstown cloth, Wilson Blatt; towel set, lura M. Ernsft; tablecloth, Henry S. Rothermel and family; tablecloth, Mr. and Mrs.

William P. Blatt; bed Blatt and George I Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Betz and (daughter Ruth, of West Reading, and Mr.

and Mrs. Edward RubriKht. Reeser; buffet set, Edward B. Blatt; it visited the family tablecloth, Lizzie Hiu; taDieciotn, George Hill; serving tray. Mr.

and Tr Arrtmarell: buffet set. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah w.

Ru ight. Mrs. Cora "Wolfe and daughters and Mrs. John Hill; picture, Mar guerite Noll; table ciotn, Marion, vrirtnm TVTnhel And Marie Weaver: gravey ladle, Mr. and Mrs.

W. B. Blatt; bedspread, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Weaver water set, Mr.

and Mr Adam Strieker: electrlo Iron. Edith and son, of Mohrs tville, visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. David S. "Wolfe.

I Mr. and Mrs. William O. Stoudt spent the week end with the family 'f Dr. and Mrs.

O. B. Rahn, at Mor antown. The Revj John K. Stoudt, Re formed pastor of the Shoemakers iff Mrs.

Adam Becker; dishes, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baltnaser; toweis, Kathryn Blatt; scarf. Warren Blatt trA V.Ana Tflntler' nenrf. Mra Chsa.

ville charge, will conduct his regular 1 onHnff rrwtmi, nlnn r. Luke's Union church on Sunday morning, March 28, at 10 a. m. Sunday school preceding at 9 a. m.

Althouse; table cloth. Annie Blatt; towel set, Mr. and Mrs. Aurustus Blatt; spread, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Althouse; spread, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Becker: doilv. Elmer Blatt: sty cash, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Blatt. Guests were present from a distance, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blatt, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles I wm 11 tiecKer, air. ana jvirs. juiijuium xim, Mr.

nad Mrs. Henry Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Althouse, Mr and Mrs. TTVoril Althmiaa.

TVfr nnn fra MORGANTOWN, March 23. The members of the graduating class of the Birdsboro high school were entertained at the home of Miss Irene Fosnocht, of this place, a member of the class. A social evening with games and refreshments were enjoyed. Those pre sent were: Frances Cook and Evelyn Livlngood, of Elver son; Misses Anna Spatz, Sirena Murray, Dorothy Lykens, Mable Martin, Victoria Augusta Eshleman, Grace Wamsher, Llewellyn Grubb, Raymond Miller, Albert Akerblom, Edward Haas, Horace Sheelor, Kenneth Dengler, Linton March, Paul Felman, Herbert Kulp, Earl Marsh, Vernon Wolfe, William Firing, all of Btrdsboro; Misses Sara Byler, Mary Miller, Irene Fasnacht, Mrs Wllmer Hoffman and son, Wllmer, of this place, and and Mrs. Fasnocht.

The last business meeting of the official board of the Methodist church for this conference year was held In the church, and business pertaining to the work of the church was transacted. J. W. Matthews returned home from Stryker's Hospital at Reading, where he had undergone an operation for appendicitis. 4 B.

Blatt, Mr. and Mrs. Ellas H. Blatt, Mr. and Mrs.

John Hill, Mr. and XTra William ttlnf Mr. and Tr Augustus Hill, Mr. and Mrs Stanley let Lharles Shappell spent the week jend with the family of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Nagle at Schuylkill Hoven. Miss Caroline S. of 'ressona, spent a few days visiting family of her brother, A. M. irenger.

Miss Sprenger is assistant cretary of Mr Mrs. Charles Reppp'rt. Buys New Dwelling Srijg Reppert purchased the bj' Vfl welling house on Noble Moyer, at a prh. H. Reppert ami family, 8'f Tfutztown, occupy the i one side, and Mrs.

Reppert and fam lly will the other side. Irwin A. Smith, student at Schuylkill College, of Reading, spent "i the week end with the family of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith.

The Shoemakersville dramatio club I will present their three act comedy drama, "The Mummy and the Mumps," In Rhoade's town hall a Oley on Wednesday evening, March i 24. A high royalty must be paid tp present this play and through spe cial arrangements with the T. S. Dennlson company of Chicago, 111. i Uhls play has been successfully 'given in Shoemakersville and In .4 5i Der Fred Sawgt: 1 i MISS BOHN IS BRIDE IS AT WERNERSVILLE 9 i WERNERSVILLE, March 23.

The Woman's Club of Wernersville met In the library rooms of the borough home. The president, Ralph B. Hassler, presided. The entertainment committee reported a dance and J0 'Kff Tire'' I XX a s. St: (KS: wa 'a tm card party to be held in the auditorium Saturday evening, March 27, at 8 p.

m. Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner Moore, Miss Martha Ellen Moore and Frederick McC.

Moore, returned from Santiago and Havana. Cuba, to their home at "Willowpoole," near this borough. The bride wore a frock of blue georgette, with a full flaring skirt and a semi fitted bodice. Her flowers were bride roses. The only attendant was Mrs.

Daniel Ulrich, who wore a gown of pansy and carried pink roses. The best man (was Daniel Ulrich, a brother of the groom. A reception for the young couple was held at the bride's home. After a wedding trip to Florida, they, will be at home at 641 South Fifth street, Reading. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John U. Bohn, near this borough. Mr. Ulrich Is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel P. Ulrich, 641 South Fifth st. iSiS 4 Ma tit. M4 Mohnton and a real treat is assured, i An admission of 40 cents for adults 5 and 30 cents for children will be charged.

I Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burkey and son Wilbur, of Hamburg, visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ansom Zim merman.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Becker and daughter Betty Jane, of Schuylkill Haven, visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S.

Burkhart. George Hoffman, or Wernersvllle, spent the week end with the family I of his parents, Mr. and, Mrs. L. M.

Hoffman. MIs Esste Joyce, of Reading, and Mips Arulle Helnley, of Birtlsboro, i visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. William Lichen spcrger. Easter Dawn Services I The Rev.

William K. Fisher, Lu theran pastor of the Shoemakersville charge, will conduct early Easter dawn services on Easter Sunday April 4, In St. Luke's Union church I at 6 a. m. He will also conduct two holy week services, one on Wednes day evening, March 31, and the other on Good Friday evening, April 2, both services starting at 7.30 p.

m. At the regular spring communion 'services held by the Rev. William K. Fisher, Lutheran pastor of the Shoe makersville charge, in St. Luke's Union church, 130 members partook of the holy sacrament.

The teachers' training class of St. Luke's Union Sunday school met at i the home of one of their members, Miss Esther H. Moyer. The teachers and officers of 'St. i Luke's Union church met at the I home of their singing leader, J.

Hor rls Rothermel, to practice some of i the Easter songs and music. The St. Luke's Union Sunday school will hold Its annual Easter festival and program on Easter Sun day evening at 7 o'clock. One of the feiturcs will be a cantata, entitled i "Easter Bells are Ringing." Edward P. and Paul Scheck both of Trinity Union Sunday school of Lepsport, and both officers of the ISth district of the Berks County f.fibbnth School Association, visited the lociil St.

Luke's Union school and gave interesting addresses; Horrich Amohl, Boova! Won dn der Ike Schlonger wotzel a wdreffsht, froag iha wot isi der besht waig groom beera keffer loas tzu worra. Aber, noh, moch dich auss'm waig g'thwindt; shonsht brow wiert der Ike dei kup ob tzu hlogga. Ehr hot en ad gelaiia 01 g'tawgt hot oi won ehr finf dawler tzu en kerl in Nei Yor rick ihickka daidt, daidt ehr ihn en resaidt gewwa os oil die groombeera keffer nf sei bow erei doadt mocha daidt. Der Ike hot die finf dawler g'lhickt oil rech und, des us wot der kerl ihn g'shriwwa hot: "Dear Mr. Schlongerwotzel: Plontz ken groombeera nimmy und don ferhoongera die fer 'deiwelte keffer." Fred.

H. Robitzer CO. Clothing and Furnishings 517 PENN ST. "Women love trouble. If they haven't any, they go out and make some themselves." Morton laughed as he reached across the table for a match.

"Don't you all of you," he insisted. The girl gazed at him somberly. For a Jong while she made no reply, but studied his face as he blew careless smoke wreaths from his cigaret. "You and your women," she said suddenly. Her jeweled fingers clung together, hard, until her knuckles showed white.

"Your women that's the only trouble. I didn't make that trouble. You' made it." From the first chapter of "These Women." A Friend's Advice Made a New Mat Brooklyn. Mr E. A Schumacher write "For years I was suffering from indigestion and constipation One day a friend of mine 'advised ni! to try Carter's Llule Liver Pills.

They have made a man of me. I certainly can recommend them to auyooe suffering la the same manoer Carters Little Liver Pills are a purely vegetable laxative. They do not contain calomel, mercury, mineral salts or any Injurious habit forming drugs They are perfectly safe for every member of the family. Druggists. 25 A 75c red pkgs.

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