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PAGE SIX Phone 2263 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA. MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1938 Miss Krause Is Bride of Mr. Suloman South Street Young Woman Weds in St. Peter's Catholic Church; Couple to Live in New Hanover The narriage of Miss Stella Krause, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Loui 5 Krause, 361 South street, to Mr. John Suloman, son of Mrs Anna Suloman, New Hanover, took place Saturday morning in St. Catholic church. The ceremony was performed at 11 by the Rev. Frederick Walewski.

rector of the church. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Sork, brother- in-law and sister of the bride. The bride was attired in an aquamarine crepe dress made on dirndl lines with which she wore black accessories and a corsage of dark red Mrs.

Sork. matron of honor, wore a biege crepe dress, brown accessories and a corsage of yellow tea roses. Following a reception in the Krause home the couple left for a stay in New York City. They will reside in New Hanover Mr. Suloman is employed by the Boyertown Iron company.

Miss Grandy Engaged to Wed The engagement of Miss Virginia Grandy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Grandy, to Mr. Herbert L.

Geiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Geiser, 562 Beech street, was announced Saturday night at a surprise birthday party for Miss Grandy. The event was held in the form of a hay ride after which the guests returned to the Grandy home where games and refreshments were enjoyed. Guests included Miss Arlean Fox.

Miss Virginia Latshaw, Mr, Howard Hoffman, Mr. Raymond Deloplane, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Christman, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Grandy and the newly-engaged couple. Miss Grandy is a graduate of Fottstown High school and is employed at the Smale print shop. Mr. Geiser. who was graduated from Royersford High school, is an ploye of the Doehler Die Casting company.

No date has been set for the wedding. Bazaar Head Is Named Mr. Kenneth Gilbert was elected general chairman for the annual bazaar of St, Catholic church of the Greek rite beginning November 19 and continuing each night for one week. Mr. Gilbert and other officers were elected at a meeting last night in the church basement.

Others elected were Mrs. Michael Urban, assistant, chairman; George Fecak, secretary; Mr. Joseph Suchoza, assistant secretary; Mr. George Churach, treasurer and Mrs. John Fritz, assistant treasurer.

Plans for the bazaar were outlined. A popularity contest will be held in conjunction with the bazaar. Another meeting will be held tomorrow night. MARRIAGE LICENSES Applications for marriage licenses were made at Montgomery county courthouse, Norristown, Saturday, by: Mr. James I.

Brendlinger, 534 High street, and Kathryn A Grater, 501 High street, both of Potts town. Mr. H. Albert Yerk, 313 Spring street, and Miss Mary H. Krause.

543 Main street, Royersford. Mr. William Francis Fell, Mont Clare, and Miss Ruth H. Wismer, Collegeville. Births Mr.

and Mrs. Lester Boalton, Pottstown D. 3, announced the birth of a daughter, Marylyn Janice, yesterday in the home of Mrs. parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Btelljes, Pottstown R. D. 3 Mrs. Boalton is the former Mis. Helen Marshall, Dr.

Ralph Merkel is the attending physi cian. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spang enberger, 927 Queen street, announced the birth of a daughter Saturday in the Homeopathic hospital A son was bom late Friday night in the Pottstown hospital to Mr. and Mrs.

Irving Mahr, Pottstown R. D. 3. Kindel Mahogany BEDROOM FURNITURE for Distinctive Homes WILKE FURNITURE HOUSE 822 Queen St. Phone 1012 Open By Appointment ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN DOROTHY JANE EIILY, Society Editor Saturday Bride Hobart Weds Amid Clow of White Candles Pine Forge Young Woman Marries Mr.

Clinton Meneely in Christ Episcopal Church; Couple to Reside in Troy, N. After Honeymoon to Canada and Rhode Island White candles burning against a background of green pine and white asters, made a beautiful setting for the wedding of Miss Sally R. Hobart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.

Hobart, Pine Forge, and Mr. Clinton Meneely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Meneely, Troy, N. The ceremony was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 4 in Christ Episcopal church.

The H. Holt, rector of the church, ancj onjy attendant, wore an and the Rev, Stanley R. West- rec-: aqUnmarine pique jacket dress. She tor of Conshohocken Episcopal wore a large yellow straw bon- church, officiated. trimmed with flowers to match Singing Cinderella Mrs Clinton Meneely, who before her marriage Saturday afternoon in Christ Episcopal church, was Miss Sally Hobart, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. S. O. Hobart, Pine Forge. Altar Boys Plan Festival The bride was attractive in a period gown of cream colored soft taffeta materiaL-featuring a square neckline, short puffed sleeves, and a full skirt with a long train.

It belonged to her aunt, Mrs. John W. Mifflin, New Brunswick, N. It was trimmed with seed pearls and lace. Her very long veil, belonging to her paternal grandmother, was attached to a cap of rose point lace.

It had a border of the same lace, belonging to her maternal grandmother. She carried an old-fash- the ones on the shoulders of her dress. It was tied under the chin with black velvet ribbon. Black lace mitts and an old-fashioned nosegay tied to her wrist completed her outfit. Mr.

Henry Meneely, New York City, brother of the groom, served as best man. Following a reception in the Hobart home the couple left on a trip to Canada and Rhode Island. As a going away outfit, the new Mrs. Meneely, chose a wool tweed suit of which the skirt was dusty Royersford Man Heads Rogers Clan 107 Persons Attend Annual Get-Together of Family at Sunnybrook; Prizes Are Awarded Regatta Queen ioned bouquet of babies'-breath, rose the jacket aquamarine, pale prink roses and light blue del- ghe wore dusty rose accessories, phioium. The newlyweds will reside in Troy Miss Nancy Hobart, sister of the Y.

Altar boys of Holy Trinity Catholic church will hold their annual festival Saturday night at Holy Trinity Catholic club, 437 South street. The Texas Cowooys and Cowgirls will entertain with Slovak and American music. Proceeds of this fete will be placed in the church treasury. Arrangements are being made by a committee composed if Mrs. John Ruyak, chairman; Mrs.

Mary Way- ock. Mrs. Bertha Panoc, Mrs, Anna Ruyak, Mrs. Anna Piroschak, Mrs. Michael Stofko, Mrs.

Anna Koren, Mrs. Anna Gimont, Mrs. Pauline Yonkovitch, and Mrs. George Pollick. Altar boys who will assist in conducting the festival will be Elmer Pollick, Paul Panoc, Paul Ruyak, Francis, Koren, George Wayock, John Yonkovitch, Donald Gimont, Joseph Ruyak, Gene Stofko, Alfred Koren and Joseph Piroschak.

CIRCLE MEETING PLANNED The first Fall meeting of the Catherine Corbett Friendship circle of First Baptist church will be held October 11, in the form of a memorial meeting for the late Mrs. Corbett. Mrs. E. Leon Magee is president of the circle, Mrs.

Valeria Hallman, vice president, Mrs. Mary Wagner, secretary, and Mrs. Mary S. Nagle, treasurer. HOSPITALS HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL Admitted, Mrs, Rae Johnson, 207 Main street, Trappe, surgical.

Discharged, Jackie Drumheller, Pottstown R. D. 2, surgical; Mrs. Francis Polev. Parkerford, maternity.

POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL Discharged, Mrs. Annie Decker, 136 Hartranft avenue, Norristown, medical; Mrs. Hilda Buckwalter, 253 Washington street, Royersford, surgical; William Smith, 12 West Sixth street, surgical; Mrs. Rogene Romig, 230 East Sixth street, Boyertown. Press Photo Leni Lynn, 13, is pictured in Hollywood after signing a contract that will give her a chance for stardom.

The trip was financed by the nickels and dimes of her Passaic, schoolmates. Mr. Blaine Rogers, Royersford, was elected president of the Rogers family at the 31st annual reunion Saturday at Sunnybrook park, Mr. Abram Gordon, Lionville, was elected first vice president; Mr. William S.

Diemer, Collingswood, N. second vice president; Miss Elizabeth Rogers, Spring City, secretary; Mrs. Martha Booth, Spring City, assistant secretary; Mr Clarence Rogers. Royersford, treasurer; Mrs. Myrtle Garber, Spring City, historian.

One hundred and seven persons attended the all-day get-together. Awards were nade to Mrs. Harry Rogers, Royersford. oldest woman Mr. Charles ITlric.h Hieh- land Park, oldest man present; Glenda Lee Rogers, Coatesville.

youngest child present; Mr. Lloyd Miller and family, Laasdale, largest family present; Mr. Ross Rogers, Sewickley, Allegheny county, traveling greatest distance. Two marriages, four births and seven deaths were reported. A program of sports was staged The reunion next year also will be held at Sunnybrook, Reading Man Named as Head of Burdan Clan Mr.

William Burdan Reading, was elected president of the Burdan-Burden clan at the 13th annual reunion of the group yesterday in grove. Other officers elected were: Mr Henry Burdan, Pottstown, vice president; Miss Marion Kulp, Pottstown. secretary; Mrs. Kathryn Deliicker Pottstown, assistant secretary; Mr Gordon Walters, Royersford, treasurer, and Mr. Hiram Burdan, historian.

The oldest member present was Mrs. Annie Chantry, Philadelphia, and the youngest. Paul Wentzel, son of Mr, and Mrs. R. P.

Wentzel, Lansdowne. The address of welcome was made by Mr. Harry W. Burdan. A literary program and sports program followed the address.

Present were Mr. and Mrs. William Stong, Mr. Joseph Stong, Miss Barbara Shilling and Mrs. William Shilling, Upper Darby; Mr, and Mrs, John Foy and children, John, Betty, Charles, Lawrence and Thomas.

and Mr. Francis McLaughlin, Gloucester, N. Mrs. Annie Chantry, Miss Emma F. Chantry, Miss Gertrude Pence and Miss Alberta Plumbley, Philadelphia; Mr.

and Mrs, William H. Burdan and daughter, Gloria, West Wyomissing; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burdan Jr. and daughter, June, Reading: Mrs.

Russell Wentzel and son, Paul, Lansdowne, and Mr. and Charles B. McCarraher and Mr Donald McCarraher, Spring City. Town residents present were Mi and Mrs. William A.

Shaner and son, William Mrs. Jennie Burdan, Miss Lillie Burdan, Dr and Mrs. D. Detar and children. Emma Jeanne and David Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Burdan and children, Lynette, June and Marion; Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Burdan and children, Elizabeth, Josephine and Naomi; Mr. and Mrs William Edward Kulp. Miss Marion Kulp, Mrs. C. C.

Burdan, Helen Borneman, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCarraher and son, Arthur and Mr. Jacob C. S.

Bliem and children, Nancy, Burdan and William. Mrs. Tisdale To Address Club Flower Show Held by Club Trinity Choir Is Entertained JUST AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE CALL POTTSTOWN 1862 The greatest scientific developments in the art of Dry Clean! are at your service at this big Phia, Dry Cleaners plan SC plus the combined experience of our large technical staff of craftsmen, each of many years experience. Both plant and personnel assure our patrons of quality and cheerful service at ell times. CALL US NOW 7 S.

Hanover StrPottstouin Plant: Madison and Crosti Sts. PHONE 496 Mrs. Alex V. Tisdale, president of the Century club, will be guest speaker at the anniversary dinner of Pottstown club, tomorrow night. The dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock in Library hall.

Mrs. James Wilke, president, will be in charge. Music for the affair will be furnished by the club choral society. PTA COUNCIL TO MEET A drill in parliamentary procedure will feature the first Fall meeting of Pottstown council of the Parent- Teacher association tonight at 7:45 in the library of the Senior High school, room 309. New members of executive committees of each association were asked to be present.

Miss Ethel Beadles and Miss Coit, extension workers, the former from Montgomery county, and the latter from Penn State college, and Mrs. Harry Evans were judges at a flower show staged by the Perkiomen Valley club in the home of Mrs. Arthur Clark, Pennsburg. Winners in various classes were: Large arrangement, Mrs. W.

H. Rothenberger, Mrs. Harold Johnson, Mrs. Raymond Kline and Mrs. Olenna Mitt Mitman; medium arrangement, Mrs.

Richard Rogers. Mrs. Charles Imbody, and Mrs. Rothenberger; small arrangement, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs.

Rothenberger, and Mrs. Hillegas; miniature arrangement, Mrs. Kline. Prize winners for old-fashioned containers were Mrs. Rogers, Mrs.

C. M. DeLong and Mrs. Kline; arrangement for dinner table, Mrs. Hillegas, and Mrs.

Stanley Kurtz, The exhibit was the second of its kind sponsored by the club. Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Metcalf, Chestnut Hill, Chester county, were host and hostess to members of the choir of Trinity Reformed church at a corn roast in their home Saturday night.

Mr. Metcalf is director of the choir. Corn was roasted at an outdoor fireplace on the lawn of the Metcalf home. Present were Mrs. Elmer Harner, Mr.

and Mrs. Elwood Rex, Miss Miriam Altenderfer, Miss Betty Stott, Mrs. Anna Stott, Miss Florence Wien, Miss Catherine Allebach, Miss Melaine Yocum, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Russell Reifsnyder, Mr James Reifsnyder, Mr. Harold Yocum, Mr. Raymond Moore, Dr. J.Hamilton SmiOTr Mr. and TMrs Wallace Angstadt and daughters.

Ruth and Ada, and the host and hostess. Press PhoU, Daughter of a naval captain. Elizabeth 20. will preside as queen of the cup regatta, to be held in Washington, beginning Saturday. Miss Reed, a senior at Smith college, will be crowned by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison.

WINDOW SHADE FACTORY (Only Factory In Pottstown) Making All Widths. Lengths and Colors LINOLEUM Cemented to the Floor 174 N. Charlotte St. POTTSTOWN OPENING SPECIALS All Beauty Aids 35c Self-Setting Croquignole Keg, $5 Permanent Complete and Guaranteed 6-8 Months 1-95 VITAMIN WAVE Soft, Lasting. Complete and Guaranteed 6-8 Months Suitable for 2-95 Character Hair Cutting Styled to own requirements 4 OPERATORS Lillian E.

Phillins Emma Albert STRAND BEAUTY SALON Strand Theatre Bldg. Second Floor Hours 9 M. to 8 P. M. Phone 2517 Club Meeting Time Changed A change was made in the time of meeting of the Get-Together club of St.

James Lutheran church. The meeting will be held tonight in the home of Mrs. Edith Hartman, Trappe, Members were asked to meet at drug store, Keim and Queen streets, at 7:45 Movie Show Precedes Roast Miss Custer Marries Mr. Skean September Nuptial Ceremony Is Performed in Parsonage of Trinity Reformed Church The parsonage of Trinity Reformed church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Mabel Custer, daughter of Mrs. Sara Trythall, Royersford.

and Mr. Daniel Skean, son of Mr. Horace Skean, 515 King street, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Dr. J.

Hamilton Smith, pastor of the church, officiated at the ceremony. The couple, after touring the New England states, will reside in Royersford. Mr. Skean is employed in the office of the Doehler Die Casting company. CLASS PLANS ROAST Mothers' class of Trinity Reformed Sunday school will hold a doggie roast tomorrow night at Ringing Rocks park at 7:30 Prior to the roast, a short business meeting will take place.

Mr. William G. Gutmueller, 443 Highland road, showed moving pictures to a group of young persons Friday night prior to their leaving the Gutmueller home to enjoy an old-fashioned hay ride. An outdoor roast was featured at Ringing Rocks park. The group included Miss Barbara Heffner, Mr.

Richard Weikel, Miss Doris Hartenstine, Mr. Herbert Drumheller, Miss Eleanor Weikel, Mr. Raymond Russell, Miss Margaret Maaship, Mr. Clyde Umstead. Miss Norma Jean Gutmueller, Mr.

Donald Reifsnyder, Miss Carolyn Myers, Mr. Richard Keller, Miss Marjorie Raugh, Mr. Charles Gilbert, Miss Helen Bauerschmidt and Mr. Richard Rosendale. HEAR ALL THE LATEST RCA VICTOR RECORDS Hick St.

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