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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 12

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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PAGF. TWELVE Phone 2263 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA'. MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER U'. 1950 r.KORtif: PAVLIK, 46. formerly of Phoenixville, died yesterday nmnnnc at 3 in MIAMI, FLA.

Horn in Phoenixville, the son of the late- George and Anna (Goda) Pa iik, he had been employed by the Phoenix Iron company before moving to Miami two and a half years ueo He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church, Phoenixville. Survinving are two John, of 898 South street, and Michael, 900 South street. Arrangements by a funeral home 258 Beech street were incomplete last night. Funeral services for CHARLES L. PRVTZMAN, of formerly of Pottstown, were held Saturday at 2 p.

m. from a funeral home at 466 North Franklin street with the Rev, James P. Gillman, of Norristown, officiating. Interment was in the lot at Pottstown cemetery. Bearers were William L.

Prutzman, John L. Morton, Leroy Gehris and Charles Weber. Services for MARGARET E. TYSON, daughter of Horace A. and Rose A.

(Hoffman) Tyson, of POTTSTOWN KD 3, were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from a funeral home at 404 Hich street. The Rev. Martin J. Brinton, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiated. Interment was in Highland Memorial park, with Carroll Thompson, William Dillman, Walter Svp- hard, Bruce Elliott, Robert Johnson and Laverne Johnson, bearers.

Dog Saves Three Pottstown Church Calendar Ll I HER AN Grace, the Rev. Edgar S. Brown pastor. Today. Luther league Christmas party and banquet in Sunday school room.

6:30 p. Boy Scouts, 7 p- Altar guild Christmas party, p. m. Wednesday, children of the church, 4 p. Young Women of Grace Christmas partv, 8 p.

m. Thursday. Jtiolor choir, 4 30 p. chapel choir, JO p. Girl Scouts, 7:15 seaior choir.

7:30 p. m. Saturday, junior catechetical class, 9 a. senior catechetical class, 10 a. m.

St. James, the Rev. Eduard S. Horn, pastor. Today, Brownies, 3:45 Boy Scouts.

7 p. m. Tomorrow, prr-catc- chetical class, 4 p. Ladies Aid o- cietv, 8 p. m.

Wednesday, class, 7 p. m. Thursday, junior choir, 3:45 chapel choir, 7 p. chancel cnolr, 8 m. Emmanuel, the Rev, Luther A.

Krm.se, pastor. Today, circle Christmas party at parsonage, 412 Highland 7:45 p. Lshers league Christmas party at home o. Lamar Misslmer, 369 Beech 8 m. Wednesday, sewing by Mothers class and Mite soiety, 9 a midweek school ot Christian education, 2:45 m.

annual dinner and Christmas party class in Sundav school room, youth catechetical class, 7:30 p. m- Transfiguration, the Rev. 1 heodore L. Fischer, pastor. Today, senior choir Tomorrow, junior catechetical class, 4 p.

senior catechetical class, 7 p. m. Wednesday, Messiah by oratorio choir, 8 p. m. Thursday chapel choir, 3:30 senior choir.

7.45 p. m. Friday, Junior choir. 3.45 p. m- Saturday, young adults leave churcb for Germantown home, 7:15 p- m.

Final rites were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock for RUSSELL C. JOHNSON, husband of Mary (Seiz) Johnson. 4.4. SIXTH AVENUE, COLLEGEVILLE, from his residence. Officiating were the Rev.

R. Earl Marcus, pastor of the Parkerford Baptist church, and Rev, Escol Sellers, of Fricks Locks. Interment was in Parkerford Baptist cemetery. Bearers were Edwin Noble. Jashua Rinehart, Paul Butler, Leighton Smith, Stephen Cams and Dr.

Franklin I. Sheeder. Equality Demanded In Fighting Reds HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 10 (P) of six youth organizations agreed today that West Germany must contribute to the mutual defense of Western Europe against Communism, but only on a basis of equality. The youth delegates sent a letter to West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer following a two-day meeting here, demanding that Germany be granted equal partnership in all military matters for mutual defense.

The 25 delegates, who met in the Hamburg City hall, represented youth organizations of the Christian Democratic party, the Free Democrats, the German party, the German conservatives, a small Right- wing group, the European Youth movement and the Liberal Student organization. ITCH Don't Suffer Another Minute No matter how many remedies you tried for itching eczema, psoriasis, Infections, foot or whatever trouble may from head to SALVE can help you. Developed tot the hoys in the now for you folks at home WONDER SALVE is white, antiseptic. No ugly appearance. Safe for children.

Get WONDER SALVE-resulte or refunded. Truly wonderful. Sold tn Pottstown by peoples. Binder, Sun Ray, Canning, Bentz and Woods Drug Stores. In Boyertown by Bause or your hometown druggist.

An invalid, Mrs. Evelyn Pirrie of Alondra Park. fetes Lucifer, 2-year-old dog, with bones after his frantic barks saved her, her daughter and son-in-law from a possible fiery rieath in their flaming- home. Hearing the barks, Mrs. Pirrie hammered on the floor with her cane, awakening the daughter and son-in-law who summoned firemen.

Guest Soloisl to Appear On 'Messiah' Program Harry Martyn, Philadelphia baritone. will be guest, soloist in Transfiguration Lutheran church's annual presentation of the Advent and Christmas portions of oratorio, The service is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p. m. Other soloists include Mrs. John Longaker, soprano; Mrs.

Elsie K. Boyer, alto; W. Brooke Fryer, tenor; and James C. Bell. bass.

A string orchestra, under the direction of Raymond Elliott, will augment the organ accompaniment. Mrs. Harold B. Keim will play the organ and direct the oratorio choir. St.

Stowe, the Hanson, pastor. Today, Boy Girl Scouts, 7:30 m. Luther league Christmas p. m. Thursday, junior class, 7 p.

choir, 8 p. senior catechetical class, 7 Rev. S. Scouts and Wednesday, party, 7:30 catechetical Friday, p. m- REFORMED St.

John's, the Rev. Paul C. Scheirer, pastor, Wednesday, confirmation class, 6 p. m. Thursday, choir, a p.

Saturday, Saturday Night club, 8 p- m. St Paul's. Stowe, the Rev. Paul (. Scheirer, pastor.

Today, confirmation class, 6:30 p. m- Thursday, choir, 7 p. m- Trinity. the Rev. John B.

Frantz, Pastor Today, annual meeting of Sunday school teachers and officers, board members and officers of ali oylze classes for meeting and covered dish supper. 6 30 p. Brownie scouts. m. Tomorrow.

FidelLs class. 8 P- special choir rehearsal, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday church membership class. 7 Trinity Bible class Christmas party at home of Wens, 400 North Franklin street, 8 p.

Thars day, Christmas meeting of Now Many Wear FALSE TEETH With More Comfort FASTEETH, pleasant alkaline (non oowder. holds false teeth more firmly To eat and talk in morecom. fort lust sprinkle a llttls FASTEETH on vour plates No srummv Dast(v taste or Checks "plate odor (denture breath) Get FASTEETH a any drug store. acts AT ONCE to PERTUSSIN amw mm tOtStHPHUGM (DUE TO COLDS FFRTUSSIN acts AT ONCE. It not only relieves coughing promptly and lessens the urge to cough, but it soothes your dry irritated throat.

It also phlegm and makes it easier to raise, helping to clear the throat. Safe and effective for both old and young. Very pleasant-tasting, too! of doctors prescribe pfptussin Relief often comes with the first few spoonfuls of this famous modern cough medicine At all drugstores, WHEN IN DOUBT GIVE SOMETHING FOR THE IE! 1HR0W RUGS 4.95 BUDGET TERMS urnfture factor SHOW ROOMS 433 HIGH STREET PHONE 2779 circle of Women's at home of Mrs, Jesse Evans, Franklin and Prospect, streets, 2 p. choir, 7:30 m. St.

Paul's, the Rev. Michael Schmidt, pastor. Tomorrow, guild Christmas party at home oi Mrs. Daniel Eeifsnyder, 8 m. the Rev.

Howard A. os man, pastor, Today, Boy Scouts. p. m. Tomorrow, Women's Missionary society at home of Mrs.

Charles Stout, 8 p. Wednesday, junior choir. 3:45 p. confirmation class, 7 p. senior choir, 7:45 p.

m. Thursday, Acirlel Bible class, 8 p. m. METHODIST First, the Rev. Martin J.

Brinton, Pastor. Today, Boy Scouts. 7 p. official board at home, 1483 Sunset drive. 8 m.

Tomorrow, Brownies. 4 p. Girl Scouts. 6:30 p. chancel choir, 8 p.

Federation Christmas party in YMCA, 8 p. m. Wednesday, prayer hour, 7:45 p. m. Thursday, children's choir.

6:30 p. chapel choir, 7:30 p. m. Saturday, Christmas entertainment for children and parents of the church under supervision of Mrs Clarence Pike. 2 p.

young adults at McCullough home, 947 Queen street, 8 p. m. Bethel AMF, the Rev. Enoch Martin, pastor. Today, business meeting of church, 6:30 p.

m. Wednesday, Bible study, 6:30 p. m. 7:30 m. Thursday, rehearsal of Christ- 1 mas program, 7 p.

in. Thursday, Ladles' ntd society at home of Mrs. Larin Ellis, 53 9 Evans street, 8 p. m. the Rev.

John L. Smoker, pastor. Wednesday, prayer and Bible study, 7:30 p. Sunday school council. 8:15 p.

m. Friday, children's choir, 3.45 p. senior choir, 8 p. m. OTHER CHURCHES Christian Science, 910 High street.

Wednesday, meeting with testimonies of Christian Science healing, 8 p. m. Trinity Evangelical 0 egational, the. Rev. Donald T.

Floyd, pastor. Tomorrow, catechetical class. 4 p. Rainbow class Christmas banquet at Clover Leaf restaurant, 6:30 p. quarterly conference.

8:30 p. m. Wednesday, intermediate and senior department Christmas program, m.i official board, 8:30 p. m. Thursday, no choir rehearsal.

Saturday, Altruist class Christmas banquet, 6 p. m. Searles Memorial, the Rev. Maurice I Hoover, pastor. Today.

7 p. 'MYF rally at Norristown. 7 p. m. Tomorrow.

Federation of Bible classes, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday. WSCS candlelight tea, 7:45 p. m.

Thursday, senior choir. 7:30 p. m. Friday, junior choir, 4 p. m.

BAPTIST First, the Rev. Delaine E. Story, pastor. Wednesday, choir. 7 p.

fellowship hour, 8 p. m. Thursday, Philathea class Christmas party at home of Misses Catherine and Anna Nagle, 321 Walnut street, 8 p. m. First Presbyterian, the Rev.

A Rurtis Haiku pastor. Today. Girl Scout Troop 5, 7 p. Boy Scout Troop 3, 7 p. board of deacons, 7:30 p.

association, 8 p. m. Tomorrow, senior choir. 7:15 p. The Guild at home of Mrs.

John Hoffecker. 44 East Fifth street, 8 p. m. Wednesday, midweek service, 7:30 p. m.

Thursday, Sunday school teachers and officers, m. Saturday, Brownie Scout 23, 1:30 p. m. Country Club to Fill 5 Board Vacancies The names of ten nominees to fill five vacancies on the board of directors will be voted upon at the annual meeting of the Brookside Country club tomorrow night. Only three of the out-going directors will run for re-election.

Whitney Sanders and Dr. Karl Stone, both of whom are completing their present three-year term, declined the nomination. Jacob R. Sotter, chairman of the nominating committee, will present the names of the nominees. The polls will be open at the club from 8:30 to 10:30 p.

Elmer Jackson, president, reported. Karl Schumacher, Floyd E. Seeders and George A. Lessig are the three incumbents running for reelection. Also named on the ballot are Ellis Jones, E.

T. Handley, Stanley Grass, Ernst Struckmann, Douglas Thomas A. McCaslin 3d and Charles Eaton. The elections will be for a three- year term 111 office. African Dancing Lesson Is Given Rita at Banquet CASABLANCA, French Morocco, Dcc.

10 Hayworth, who used to make pretty good money dancing in the movies, took a lesson in North African dancing here last night in the middle of an Arab banquet. Rita and her husband, Prince Aly Khan, were guests of honor at the dinner, which included a program oi Berber dances. Rita was so interested that she asked to join the dancers. The girls showed her the steps and rhythm and Rita caught on quickly. Prince Aly and Rita are presently on a motor tour of the North African coast.

will be passed, since top layer in East Germany dictates the peace committee program well as that of the legislature. Christ -Episcopal, the Rev. George Arrj Lineker, rector. Today, aftnual parish Christmas party, 8 p. m.

Tomorrow, guild, 2 p. m. Thursday. I church bowling league at YMCA. 6:45 p.

senior choir, 7:45 p. m. Friday, junior choir, 4 p. m. Second, the Rev, H.

L. Butler, pastor. Tomorrow, senior choir. 8 p. in.

Wednesday. young choir, 7:30 p. m. Thursday, midweek prayer service, 8 FVANGELICAL CM I I II BKFTHKI Salem, the Rev. F.

Willson, pastor. Today, council of administration. ZECH GROUP VISITS PEIPING PRAGUE. Czechoslovakia, Dec. 10 Prague radio reported today the arrival of a Czechoslovak delegation in Peiping.

Its mission is to strengthen cultural relations with Communist China, the radio said. War Propagandist Law Sought by German Reds BERLIN. Dec. 10 East German Communists campaigned today for a law that would jail anyone they consider a war propagandist. A peace committee organized in the Soviet zone demanded that the legislature pass an ordinance branding as a criminal those who use the spoken or printed word to spread war propaganda.

The action implies such IT SOVIET ELECTIONS SET MOSCOW, Dec. 10 to the Supreme soviet of the Russian Soviet Federated Socialistic republic, largest unit of the U.S.S.R., have been set for next Feb. 18. VISIT Popular A SUPER MARKET 367 HIGH ST. Plenty of Free Parking Weekday Schedule of Store Hours: Wed.

and 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Friday 8:30 A.

M. to 0:00 P. M. Saturday 8:30 A M. to 6 P.

Home of the Fine Norris Brand of Canned Goods Distributors of the Fine Norris Brand Foods MIU0 ffriUk from Clean 7-arms 392 or ASK THANK YOU WHILE THESE TWO WORDS ARE SELF-EXPRESSIVE, THEY DO NOT CONVEY OUR MOST SINCERE AND FULL APPRECIATION FOR THE TREMENDOUS OUTPOURING OF FOLKS WHO VISITED OUR NEW STORE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. WE PREPARED FOR AND EXPECTED SEVERAL THOUSAND VISITORS. EVEN THE MOST OPTIMISTIC PERSONS COULD NOT PREDICT 30,000 PEOPLE IN TWO DAYS AND THE TRUTH! Our apologies to any and all if we failed to note your presence. It was a physical impossibility to talk with everyone. Our official opening continues every day this week.

There will be new door orizes every day. Then the big drawing next Saturday. Comeback again and again! Register! Everyone in our organization will remember forever the many kindnesses extended to us. The flowers were solutely beautiful and a more elaborate profusion is seldom seen in official store openings. Thanks! DANIEL E.

BAUSE Drug Store THE FOLLOWING PERSONS (WINNERS OF DOOR PRIZES) MAY CLAIM THEIR AWARDS (I) Felicia Raspen, Township Line, Pottstown; (2) Laura L. Knipe, Limerick; (3) Alvin H. Ripple, R. D. 3, Pottstown; (4) Joseph H.

Burdan, 6 W. 2nd (5) Mrs. Eugene R. Brown, 222 Xl N. Charh tte (6) Miss Betty Thomas, 25 7 Lee (7) William Glenney, 130 4 Queen (8) Mrs.

Robert klink, R. D. No. (9) Mrs. D.

Friend, Elverson; (10) Mrs. Luther Schmoyer, Boyertown; (II) Mrs. Helen Moyer, 790 N. Charlotte (12) Mrs. Donald Specht, R.

D. No. (13) Lester Smith, 865 Feist avenue; (14) Mrs. Carl Oak (15) Paul Bauman, Pennsburg; (16) Miss Anna Stigura, 1123 Center avenue; (17) Mrs. Amelia Marshall, 17 King (18) Josephine Boyer, 1031 High (19) Helen Siatsuski, 693 Logan (20) Karl D.

Rhoads, 10 Farmington Court; (21) Mrs. Ernest Krug, R. D. No. (22) Mrs.

Martha Moyer, Spring City; (23) Ray Weiser, Boyertown; (24) Mrs. Harry Moser, Birdsboro; (25) Mark Emerick, R. D. No. (26) Mrs.

A. B. Scheffey, 527 N. Charlotte st..

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