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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 22

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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Joan Smoyer and Grace Laver Become Brides at Double Ring Rites Grace Lenore Laver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Laver, Pottstown Star route, and Raymond Ruffner, of Mrs. Minnie Ruffner, Douglassville RD were united in marriage at a double ring ceremony in St.

Methodist church, Geigertown. amid arrangements of lilies, hydrangea and Prior to Ihc nuptials a half two white streamers the best man. Ushers were Jack graduated from Warwick High and baby'a hreath. IFreejje and David Kennedy, both school in 1950. Her husband is organ recital was presented by Mrs.

Frances Ewing, Included in Mrs. Donald Bramble. Elver- of Douglassville RD. her selections were Love You son rd 1, the sister, was her honor attendant. She was Promise Me" and Perfect tired in a pink gown designed with a nylon lace top and a net over Given in marriage by her father, taffeta skirt.

Her headband the bride wore a white nylon lace matched her gown and she carried gown with a full skirt of net over a bouquet of pink carnations, taffeta. A fitted bodice and long Charlotte Laver, another sister tapering sleeves pointed at the of the bride, and Jane McGowan, wrist were special features of the Geigertown, were the bridesmaids, dress. They chose gowns of blue and yel- Hcr fingertip length veil, low, respectively, styled identical patterned similarly to her gown, fell from a jeweled Mrs. Irvin Kiefer and Richard Long were hostesses at the wedding reception in hall, Cieigtertown. Mrs.

Laver, mother of the bride, was attired in a blue lace drrss and a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Ruffner, mother of the bridegroom, chose a gray nylon frock. Her corsage also was of white roses. For traveling to their honey- crown headpiece.

She carried a prayer book arranged with to the honor They also moon destination the bride changed carried yellow and blue carnation to a gray suit with which she bouquets. wore the white orchid from her Donald Bramble, Elverson, was bridal bouquet. Mrs. Ruffner was associated with the Berks Refining I company, Douglassville RD 1. COSTASMOYER Linfield Evangelical Reformed church was the scene of double ring nuptial rites performed by the Rev.

Albert Teske uniting in marriage Joan Marie Smoyer and Law rence Costa. The bride Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Smoyer, Linfield. Mr.

Costa is the son of Samuel Costa and Mrs. Mae Lisko, Phoenixville. To be married, Miss Smoyer wore an aqua frock with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. carried a white Bible Louise opts, the honor attend ant, wore pink ensemble with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. Kenneth Hettrick, Linfield, was the best man.

A reception for 150 guests at the Linfield Sportsman's club followed the wedding. The mother. Mrs. Smoyer, chose an aqua and biack frock, while Mrs. Likso, mother of the groom, was attired in a pink trimmed black dress.

Following a wedding trip to June 25 is a day in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinter, 567 if" Vt 1 i i i 11 i tnc home of tin? bride Jefferson avenue, for fifty years ago today, the couple exchanged wedding vows parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smoyer, the Trinity Reformed church, during a ceremony performed by the Rev.

Kryder Linfield. Evans. Mrs. Quinter is the former Cathrine Hoffecker, daughter of the late Mr. and Cos.t* was graduated from i LJ cc Pottstown High school this month.

IVlrs. Charles riOiiecKer. Her husband attended Washington Activities Mr. and Celebrate Mrs. Thomas Quinter Golden Anniversary Velma Jean Psota and Laura J.

Banyai were two of 75 nurses graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing at its fi3rd annual commencement in the Wyomissing High School. Miss Banyai is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Banyai, Limerick. LAURA J.

BANYAI Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Psota, 820 North Logan street, are parents of Miss Psota who received the Edwin B. Ri'ntschler award given to a member of the senior class for the greatest proficiency in the of medical patients. Actual celebrating will take place Sunday afternoon, when the couple will be feted at a family dinner by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Marvin Gilbert, 225 Berks street, Stowe. They will share the guest of honor list with their grandson. Thomas Quinter, who will celebrate his seventh wedding anniversary, and their great-grandson, Ricky, who is two years old today, All three occasions take place sometime this week. Mr.

and Mrs. Quinter have two children, Milford Quinter, 567 Jefferson via Gilbert. Others composing the family are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Retired for four years, Mr. Quinter formerly was employed by the Philadelphia Gas and Electric company for o9 years.

Now he enjoys relaxing and taking the days as they come. He often attends services at the Transfiguration Lutheran church with his wife. Mrs. Quinter is a very active wife. She has been employed by the Sweet-Orr company for 13 years and shares her spare time with the Lady Reindeer, West End Fire auxiliary, Hook and Ladder auxiliary, Salvation Army and the Hilltop Social club.

For her hobby, Mrs. Quinter has chosen the collecting of china horses. Luther Swavelys Mark Anniversary With Open House Mr. and Mrs. Luther SwaVely, Sanatoga, were feted with an open house marking their 20th wedding anniversary in the home of their daughter and son-in-law Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Crance, Brown street, Sanatoga. Those attending the affair were: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bush, Mrs.

Margaret Bush and children, Joyce and Clarence, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Buchert and children Patricia and Kenneth, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frederick and daughters Mary and Nancy. RKTROTHFn Mrs. Richard Philips, Mr.

and Mrs Public school, Limerick, and is associated with the Spring City Bleach and Dye Works incorporated. Mrs. Edward Pinkos Honored by Sister With Stork Shower Mrs. Edward Pinkos, 384 New Dramatic Skits Trace History of Brownie Troop 23 During Dinner Party Marking Its Fifth Anniversary One hundred persons were pre 3 Peggy Missimer, Susan ryn Sensenig, Mary Jo Zukoski and Mrs. Harry A.

Marcy bestowed ent to honor Brownie Troop 23 Schneider, Olga Symanovich, Olga Symanovich; A Girl Scout gifts upon the three leaders. First Presbyterian church, as Marcy and Jo Ann Schu-Obeys Orders Betsy Hoffman, The program closed with a large Helen Clair hrederick and Gail friendship circle, which included officers of the group cut the cake marking the fifth birthday anniversary. Olga Symanovich. secretary, read a letter of congratulations from macher. The Brownie promise was repeated during the second scene by: Janie Keene, Helen Clair Frederick, Carol Jones, Mary Rowland, Kathryn Sensenig, Beth llenricks, Gail Hart and Kathryn Weikel.

Hart. A Girl Scout is the Brownies sang the Brownie Smile song; A Girl Scout is Thrifty Susan Williams and Gail Schneider; A Girl Scout is Clean in Thought, Work and Griffiths, Beth street, was feted recently with a NewmanOeswell, origina- baby shower by her mother, Mrs. tor of the troop. Following the din- Paul Kovach, 170 South Washing- ncr the program was opened bv- on street, and her- Mrs. Llnda Marcy and was cxplarned to Irene Valentino, Dowmngtown.

0lKa Symanovich, noted as Gifts were placed in a bassinet narrators same scouting program as lnter- and a lame three tier cakp hakpH mediates, but in a more simple A in the form of a baby centered ln gir'5 manncr- thc 5 a the refreshment table rt'enaclrd thc birth of the troop program has included all Brown.es rece.vmR the.r pins as originate(i their mothers, phases of thc Scout program. were Martha Clayton, Carol Flick- Henricks, Jeanne Marcy, Gail Hart and Mary Jo Zukoski. members of Troop 23 and Troop 5. They sang the Taps and the Girl Scout benediction. In charge of the curtain for the program are intermediate scouts, Jane Creswell and Mary Alice McCabe.

Martin C. Jones, of flic committee of deacons, First Presbyterian church, took care of thc 4 scenery and staging. An investiture ceremony took for the affair were Elizabeth Shep- erack and Ann Koval. Those persons attending were: Agnes Heller, Bertha Snyder, Irene Landon, Mary Bejacho, Ann Sova, I Anna Slinski, Sue Cutillo, Maryiamiiy Will L0V6 Yanis, Bertha Holingjak, Mary Ann Strogus, Margaret Ax- Jaill, Virginia Koval, Doris Kozlowski, Ip i Tessie Valentino, Mary Doto, Marie I 3 Sciaretta, Theresa Valentino, Stella Bieleski, Audrey Pinkos, yourJ larts Pinkos, Bertha Pinkos, Anna Za- favorite dessert, why not waski, Gerry Zawaski. Berdie fcw surPrls.e flavors? waski.

June Peggv Klaus, Here'5 a to begin with: Cecilia Schirockman and of bakcd Axsmith. raspberry jam. Fill with Playing mother parts were: Cyn-j inger and Charlene DeSantis. Troop thia Griffiths, Betsy Jfth committee members invested were, the various scenes depicting the Mark I Girl Scout Laws A Girl Honor is to be Wei- enr s- kel, Jo Ann Schumacher, Donna One year daisy pendants were Strunk, Helen Clair Frederick, awarded to Peggy Missimer, Mary Mary Jo Zukoski, Carol Jones and Rowland, Jeanne Marcy and Jane its give Cynthia Griffiths. A Girl Scout is Missimer, Jeanne Marcy, Betsy Hoffman, Gail Hart, Janie Keene, Mary Rowland, Kathryn Sensenig and Mary Jo Zukoski; A Girl Duty is to be Useful and Help Schneider, Kathryn Weikel and Kathryn Sensenig.

Weikel. Four Brownies received their wings and flew up into the Intermediate Troop 5. They were pinned by their leaders, Mrs. Caryl Kellar, Mrs. Albert Spangenberg and Doris L.

McFarland. Greeting them into the new troop was the leader and members Mrs. Edward Schumacher and Annette Sensenig. Margaret Irene Sensenig and A Girl Scout is a Friend to All Miriam Marcy. Gifts were sent by the follow-va a and pile merin ing persons who were unable to on t0Po Sprinkle with chopped and a sister to Every Other Girl Mrs.

W. R. Williams presented attend: Tessie Krezanosky, Mar-i S- larts on Pan covered Hart. Susan Williams, Mrs. Caryl Kellar and Doris L.

garet Wfausnock, Anne Shirey, four of heavy paper; Jo Ann Schumacher; A Girl Scout McFarland with their 5 year pins. Anne Reber, Mary Terwilliger, ln verv hot overn de-(js Keene, Donna Boughter and Lillian 8r.ees) of your ranse one to two strunk, Kathryn Weikel, Carol We Keep Watches and Clocks On The Go Our will put your watch or clock in tip-top shape for precision tlmr- keeping. JOSEPH W. MOYER Jewelry and 373 N. Evans Street Magliocchetti.

minutes. Serve immediately. Stafl Photo MR. AND MRS. THOMAS QUINTER Local Births In Memorial hospital yesterday, a son was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Gerald Domes, Pottstown RD 3. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bechtel, Gilbertsviile RD, are the parents of a girl born in Pottstown hospital, yesterday.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kockel, Elverson RD 2. in the Pottstown hospital, yesterday. Peter Endv Mr and Mrs and Jacob M.

Moyer, wjch have another child, Debra it a Souderton, have announced the en- Ann two vears old Frock, Mrs. Annie M. Linderman, gagement of their daughter, Clara 1. 1, Former local Residents Become Parents of Son Corp. and Mrs.

John Blackwell are thc parents of a son born ini the Fort Bragg Army hospital, Fayetteville, N. C. Both parents are former residents of Pottstown. Mrs. Blackwell is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Steve Rozas, 108 A son, Clement S. Leftwich 3d, Black- was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leftwich J-' in Memorial hospital.

Resi- H.arr^ 621 North Evans dents of Township line road, Roy- ree ersford RD 1, Mr. and Mrs. Left- A CORRECTION A son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brunner, 542 Spruce street, not a daughter, as previously reported by the Pottstown hospital.

PARENTS OF SON Mr. and Mrs. William Morrell. Moyer, to Homer Kolb, son of Mr. Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Roberts, and Mrs. Jacob Kolb, Spring City Bruce Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Wal RD.

ter Swavely, and sons Daniel and Nelson, Mrs. Albert Spangenberg For. an inexpensive Summer and daughter Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. buffet, serve grilled frankfurters George Sterner and macaroni and cheese and a Johnny and Barbara.

salad. The salad might be one of Mr. and Mrs. Israel Swavely, tomatoes and cucumbers, cabbage Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Schreyer. and carrot slaw, or tossed greens. Mr. and Mrs. George Urner andj Judy and Teddy, Edwin Reiff, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Missimer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph MartzJ Beverly Swavely, Linda Swavely and Sandy Swavely. Gifts were sent by Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Swavely, who were unable to attend. berks players Kiot of Life on a Navy Ship Nltely at Top GREEN HILLS THEATRE U.S. 5 Milos South of Reading Reservations: Reading 2-3569, Birdsboro 2-4566 June 29 July 3: Lysistrata DANCE AT mm unnybroo POTTSTOWN Saturday June 26 BUDDY WILLIAMS Orchestra Admission piusTax July AUSTIN ST. JOHN MUSIC CIRCUS Sun.

Eve. 1:00 Sat. Mat. 2:30 Choice Seats Sunday Eves. June 22-July 4 (Two weeks) CAROUSEL Prices 75c to J3.50 Mail Orders Filled, or Ph.

LambertvilU I Jones, Mary Rowland and Helen Clair Frederick. A Girl Scout is a Friend to Missimer, Kath- AIR-CONDITIONED HIPPODROME HIWAY DRIVE-IN TONIGHT SATURDAY RANDOLPH SCOTT CLAIRE TREVOR NOW PLAYING An ALL ACADEMY AWARD Show 20,000 THRILLS Under the Sea tn "THE STRANGER WORE A GUN" Feature 9:10 and 12:55 DORIS DANNY DAY THOMAS "I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS" Feature 10:55 OPEN 7 1 30 Rain or Cltar NATIONALLY FAMOUS BRANDS of SNEAKS Heavy duck uppers. Thick sure grip soies. Bumper toe guards. Strongly stitched and reinforced.

Ventilating TECNNIC 010 rius 1 AWARD WINNING Shorts HALF ACRE" "FERDINAND THE UGLY it Rainbow Room KEYSTONE FIRE CO. Roycrtown, Pa. Presents JIMMY RAY and HIS ORCHESTRA PLUS A SEPIA AND WHITE REVUE Sat. Night, June 26 1-2200 For mm Beautiful NOVELTIES Value up tc $1.00 yd. Prints Stripes Plains Checks Now Only 50 yd.

Factory Remnants At Our Soli Service Jknonstairs Store 361 High St. Entrance From Judjr Inc. Famous Triangle SPORTMASTERS with built-in cushion arch all sizes AIL SIZES for MEN BOYS DANCING from nohth end of PofS" FRIDAY NIGHT OUTDOOR DANCING FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING PARK OPENS 8:30 P.M. ORCHESTRA STARTS P.M. EARL HATFIELD and HIS ALL-GIRL ORCHESTRA Modern Dancing Do not Sussrl with any other park or almost similar name.

Watch for signs of S-S-E-L PARK OSCAR SUSSEL, Owner and Operator DIRECTIONS In Pottstown, so north on Hanover at fork, keep right to end of road. Follow signs. Or, follow signs opposite Halfway House. Or, after Blossom Restaurant turn left. Then at fork keep straight ahead, cross small bridge and watch for signs.

Reservations for Private Picnics Ask fer Rates DON'T MISS ITS STRAND ENDS SAT. Everyone But Everyone Is Raving! inemascope 20th presents Coins in die Fountain COlOt by DtlUX! FRANK FRANK SINATRA SING 3 COINS IN TUI STMftINC aiFTON WEBB DOROTHY uire 1 AN PETERS LOUIS JOURDAN MAGO II McNAMARA ON THE STAGE TONIGHT Candidates For The MISS FURNITURE QUEEN CONTEST JOHN SPFRAT, MASTER OF CEREMONIES 1ST IN FURNITURE ANY SINGLE GIRL BETWEEN 16-30 MAY ENTER REGISTER NOW AT STRAND OR FREESE FURNITURE STORE FUH-tlM CMWAS only ML silts lot CHIlORtH mi WOMtM Red w. Blue Dock, i ami reinloiced. Sprint wMe rubber soles. to tlw 09 Ytut MORE in TRIAN6U tim I.

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