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MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23, 1933 POTISI OWN MERCURY, POTISI OWN, PA. Phone 2263 PAGE MVC. SOCIAL EVENTS-PARTIES PAGE CLUB ACTIVITIES MUSICALES-WEDDINGS 1 ILI ACNES M. PRINCE, Society Editor FEATURES-PERSONALS Four Birthdays Are Marked at Party at Home Mr. and Mrs.

Austin rancis Entertain at Home in Stowe in Celebration of Events When Mr. and Mrs. Austin Francis of Stowe, gave a party at their home on Saturday evening, they were giving it to mark four birthday anniversaries. Mrs. Nora Lessig and her daughter, Mrs.

Francis observed their birthday anniversaries on Sunday, and Mr. Francis and Mrs. Elmer Haas, one of the guests, arc being congratulated today on their birthday anniversaries. So the party marked the four events at one time, and everyone entered into the spirit of the occasion. They played cards and other games until late in the evening when luncheon was served.

The guests present were Miss Ethel Simons and Mr. William Renninger, of Lancaster; Miss Ida Houck, of Spring City; Mr. and Mrs. William Francis, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Haas, Mr. and Mrs, Wilford Francis and daughter Janet; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haas, Mrs. Nora Lessig, Mr.

and Mrs. George Mest and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Francis and daughter Gloria Mae. Artists to Speak At Century Club Two artists of Boyertown, Mr.

and Mrs. Nelson Grofe, will be presented to members of the Century club on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs, Daniel Boyer, chairman of Fine Arts, who will be in charge of the program. Mrs. Grofe will tell of "The Origin and History of while her subJTct will be and Mrs. Edwin S.

Orr, president of the club, will be in charge of the meeting, during which routine matters will be discussed. There will be a musical program of interest, with Mrs. W. Harry Applegate and Miss Elizabeth Jenkins presenting variety of selections. Tea will be served by Mrs.

O. B. Lessig and members of her tea committee. Mrs. Georje H.

Baer and Mrs. W. T. Wentz will take attendance. Many Have Supper At Legion Home Many local persons are making a habit of having their Saturday evening meal at the American Legion home whenever the Legion and the auxiliary members sponsor a supper.

Saturday evening saw another large crowd of members and friends at the post home, where baked ham and roast beef suppers were served. Approximately 200 persons had their evening meal there. Assisting Mr. Paul Harp as chairman of the affair were: Messrs. William Wagner and Joseph Bodnar, and the following of the auxiliary: Mrs.

Harry Ginther, Mrs. Walter Hutt, Mrs. William Wagner, Mrs, Earl Feight, Mrs. Eleanor Quinter, Mrs. Leah Boalton, Mrs.

Thomas Argue, Mrs. Earl Trayer, Mrs, Herbert Jones, Mrs. John Yergey and Mrs. W. D.

Vedder. Two Birthdays Marked at Dinner Two birthdays were marked yesterday, when Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schlichter, of 869 North Charlotte street, entertained at dinner at their home. Mrs.

Susan R. Miller, mother of Mrs. Schlichter, and Mr. Joseph Miller, her brother, were honor guests. Mrs.

Miller observed her 79th birthday anniversary. At the dinner were; Mr. and Mrs. John Haines and children, Franklin, Grace, Albert and Richard; Mrs. Sue Miller and son, Ralph, of Royersford; Joseph Miller, of Spring City; Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph James and son, Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schlichter and daughter, Jean, and Mrs. Susan Miller.

CHECKERED HEADS COMMITTEE AT A. N. SUPPER Mrs. Harry Nageugast was chairman of the committee in charge of the supper se-ved on Saturday evening in the Y. W.

C. A. by members of the U. N. Social club.

Assisting Mrs. Nagcngast were Mrs. James Scheetz, Mrs. Charles Rhoads find Messrs. George Frymoyer and Frank Nagengast.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bittle, of High and Rice streets, Stowe, today are marking the anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Dierolf, of 107 South Madison street, are celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary today. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shircy. of 79 Edfeewood street, observed their second wedding anniversary yesterday.

Couple Gives Hassie Prizes At Large Party Many Out-of-Town Guests Present As Mr. and Mrs. B. rank Yergey Entertain at I heir Home PERSONALS Dorothy Wilson, Radio pictures star who used to be a stenographer, introduces tins chic black-and-white cap and scarf of braided wool; the scari is of the new polo-throw type Hosts at hassie at their home on Saturday evening. Mr.

and Mrs. B. Frank Yergey, of 14 West Fifth street, awarded first honors for high score to Mrs, Philip Kelley and Mr. James Wert. Mrs.

John Buchert and Mr. Tyson received booby awards. Luncheon was served the guests after the evening devoted to cards. The list of guests included the names of Mr. and Mrs.

John Buchert and son Kermit, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tyson and daughter Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kelley, Mr.

and Mrs. William Cahill, Mr. James Cahill, all of Schwenksville; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deimer and daughter Nancy, Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Murray and son Francis, of Spring City; Mr. and Mrs. James D. Wert and daughter Jacky Lee, Mrs Kathryn Beihl, Mr.

Jake Emery; Thelma, Franklin and Marshall Yergey and the host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Yergey.

YOUR BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Susanne Bickel, of 435 King street, today is being congratulated on her 91st birthday anniversary. John Buckwalter, of Kenil- w'orth, is celebrating his birthday anniversary today. CONTRACT BRIDGE By E. V.

Shepard Robert Pennypacker, of 39 Chestnut street, today observes the anniversary of his birth. Mrs. Clifton Groff, of Pottstown, R. D. 4, today is marking her birthday anniversary.

Jackie Zawasky. son of Mr. and Mrs. Custer Zawrsky, of 13 Plum street, today is two years of age. Irving J.

Knauer, of 1373 Queen street, today is celebrating his birthday anniversary. Betty Arline Saylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saylor, of 524 Walnut street, today is observing the anniversary of her birth. Mr.

Ezra H. Herbine, of 1048 Queen street, is being congratulated today on the 80th anniversary of his birth. Betty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.

C. of 158 Rohland street, marked her 13th birthday anniversary on Saturday. She was honor guest at a party given on Saturday evening when other guests were Margaret Scherer, Betty Lou Smith, Mildred Noll, Helen Moslygo, Marie Feather and Marie Mrs. Elmer Haas, of 6 East Sixth street, receives congratulations today on her birthday anniversary. Arnold Markowitz, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Markowitz of 450 Beech street, today is three years of age. Roy Kenneth Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira M.

Wilson, of Nantmeal, today is celebrating his eighth birthday anniversary. Mrs. William Leister, of 832 Queen street, today is marking her birthday anniversary, Sylvia Haines, of 325 South street, is celebrating her 13th anniversary today. Mrs. Nora Lessig, of Stowe, yesterday marked her birthday anniversary.

Her daughter, Mrs. Austin Francis, also of Stowe, celebrated her birthday anniversary yesterday, too. Mr. Austin Francis, of Stowe, today is being congratulated on the anniversary of his birth. Ruth Doris daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman F. Kolp, of 307 Spring street, Royersford, today is celebrating her sixth birthday Mr. Thomas Stufflet, of 611 State street, yesterday celebrated the 21st anniversary of his birth. Mrs.

Mahlon Schaeffer, of Half-way House, observed her birthday anniversary on Saturday. FIRST M. E. CHOIK POSTPONES MUSIC ALE Because of a great number of illnesses in Nantmeal, the musicale which was to have presented on Thursday evening in the Nantmeal Methodist church has been postponed indefinitely. Members of the First M.

E. choir who had planned to present the musicale will hold their regular rehearsal at 8 o'clock tha! evening The junior choir members' will rehearse on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. AN OLD FRIEND BACK You will not often be wrong if you state that there are no new' ideas in the game. We continually see old lieas offered as new. Fashions change in bridge as they do in Mr.

and Mrs. I. Buckwalter, of East Coventry; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bechtel and Thomas Taylor, of East Vin- ccnt, and Ehvood Shirk, of East Nantmeal.

were Saturday visitors Pottstown. Rabbi and Mrs. Maxwell M. Farber and Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Orensten attended the formal dance of the Kesher Zion Sisterhood, held in the Berkshire hotel, Reading, on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Edwards, formerly of tl.e Bunting apartments, are livmg ment in Easton, having moved there last week. Mrs.

Edwards is the former Miss Peggy Stapp. Her husband is supervisor of the Easton plant of the Smith Pie Baking company. The Rev. J. H.

Willauer and Mrs. Ida Engle entertained the following at the parsonage of the Salem Evangelical church: Mr. David Potts and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potts, of Philadelphia; Mr.

and Mrs. George Emery, Mr. and Mrs Edison Ash, Mr. Russell Detweiler and Mrs. Clara Emery, of Phoenixville.

Mr. Henry Kulp, of Graterford, visited friends in Shillington yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yuddell and Mr.

and Mrs. John Prout, all of Half-way House, are spending the Winter in Miami, Florida. Evelyn Murray, of Jeffersonville, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bauer, oi 68 Manatawny street.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Halteman, of 38 King street, yesterday entertained Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hunsberger and children, Violet, Gloria and James, of Blooming Glen, Pa.

NEW ARRIVAL Mrs. Mary Bauer, of 446 Beech street, announces the birth of a son on Saturday afternoon in the Pottstown hospital. Judges Pick Boyertown Gir As Winner Morgan Twin Divorced Betty Jane Renninger, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. rederick Renninger, ins Honors (Picture on Page Six) LONDON, Jan.

23 (U.R)—The countess Furness, twin cister of Mrs. Reginald C. Vanderbilt of New York, was granted a divorce decree More beautiful pictures have been looked over carefully, and once again the judges have had a hard time to decide on the winner today from V.scount Purnes, shipbuilding magnate, on There were three children of misconduct. I pictures were so pretty that it al- Viscount Furness did not defend 1 most had to be decided by a toss- the action. The decree was granted I up.

Finally, however, Miss Evelyn on grounds of adultery in Paris, Henricks, Miss Ruth Prince and in October, 1932. Miss Ginevra Krause, the judges. The Viscountess is also the sister i picked a little Boyertown girl as of Mrs. Benjamin Thaw of the winner. Pittsburgh.

She is the former Her name is Betty Jane Ren- Thelma Morgan Converse. Lady ninger and daughter of Furness is one of the most popular Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Renninger, figures in London society and her of 401 East Philadelphia avenue, Boyertown. Thick, brown curly hair, and big brown eyes make this child un usually attractive.

She is 3 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 31 pounds, and on May 23 she will be three years of age. It isn't too late to enter your child in The Mercury Beautiful Child race. Do you have a good picture of your little boy or girl? One that does your child justice? If you have, clip the coupon which appears today on this page, fill it out, and attach it to the portrait of your baby. Bring or send it then, to The Mercury office. You have to be a subscriber to enter the race, and it cost a penny to try for one of the $50 in prizes.

Each week for 13 weeks, a prize of $1 is given to the prettiest child, you know. The grand prizes will be awarded in March. Certainly your child is just as pretty as those who already are in the race, it? Then why not dress. In both instances trade is; stimulated by offering changes to purchasers. Something new appears to be worth more than it really is Sane customs never can be far but extremes soon become unpopular.

Just at present one hears; I make strong opening bids, as dealer or second, and use lighter bids to open third or fourth This same thing wras in vogue some 15 years ago, and for the same reason that it has reappeared. The meaning is that players have been making too light opening bids as dealer or second hand, and that the requirements of 3 quick tricks, third i hand, and 3V4 quick tricks, fourth hand, have been absurdly high. Be sane. Even as dealer or second hand, pass high quick trick values when no suit bid can be mode, and when two unguarded suits prohibit no-trumps. Even as third or fourth hand, make opening bids as follows: 2 quick tricks, if strong in both major suits; upon 3 quick tricks, if strong in one major suit; require quick tricks, if weak in both major suits, unless the hand may be bid and rebid.

Even as dealer or second hand, pass hands like the following: A 8 5 A 7 3 2 A0E 6 4 A 8 2 64 4975 AKS AQ2 4754 AKQ8.j 1M 3 2 7 5 4 In any position about the table, two very long suits, especially major suits, justify opening upon 2 quick tricks, or even less, provided holdings are freakish, and may be bid high without much danger. In any position, bid hands like the following: 'New Man' Given Birthday Party In compliment to Mr. Thomas Stufflet, who marked his 21st birthday anniversary, a party was given on Saturday evening at his home at 611 State street. Present were: Katie Lebon, Margaret Hoffman, Helen Paster, Olga Binczak, Mary Gavalya, Mary Mesko, Myrtle Spacht, Marie Spaar, Gladys Maurer, Mary Vasil Bessie Ragnone, Violet Legengood Catherine Seyler, Marguerite Seyler, Gwendolyn Schott, Beatrice Stufflet, Verna Kowalski, Marie Schwartz, Mary Kowalski, Sarah Stufflet, Chrissie Stufflet, Also John Sassaman, William Endy, Joseph Krause, Frank Tar- zyn, Luke Bauer, Gerald Daly, Stephen Binczak, Bud Eagle, Leroy Levengood, Walter Quigley William Anderson, Herbert Brown, Lester Boalton, Pete Pinder, John H. Ludy, Elmer Stufflet, Alfred Stufflet, Howard Overholtzer, Charles Detweiler, Mr.

and Mrs. Anthony Mitchell, Mr, and Mrs. Paul Ludy and son Paul, Mr. and Mrs. John M.

Ludy, Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Frawsley, Mrs. Helen Ludy and children, Mildrea, Kathryn, Junior and Marie; Mrs. Katie Stufflet, Ruth Keesey, Betty and Mary Jane Quigley and the honor guest, Thomas Stufflet.

suit caused a sensation Lady Furness granted the costs of the action and the custody of an only child, a boy norn in 1929. Her lawyers said she had not lived with her husband since May, 1932 Lady Furness and her sister, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, known as the Morgan They are the daughters of Harry Morgan of New Orleans and New York, retired consular official. Future Nurse Given Farewe In compliment to Miss Margaret Reitnour, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reitnour, of Spring City, R.

D. 1, a farewell surprise party was given on Saturday evening at her home. Miss Reitnour, who expects to enter Hahnemann hospital training school of Philadelphia, acted as the hosiess during the evening devoted to games, music and the serving of refreshments. The guests included Misses Dorothy Loomis, Lulu Loomis, Zillie Walleigh, Marjorie Savage, Miriam Evans, Mildred Urner, Lulu Collins, Mildred Murray, Dorothy Christman, and Messrs. Raymond Urner, James Murray, Granville Wagner Warren Gordan.

Ray Loomis, Harry Pox, Richard Rowland, Kenneth Shellenberger, Edw'ard Loomis, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Buckwalter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reitnour and son the honor guest, Miss Margaret Reitnour.

give your Jane tunity to win? Fill out the coupon NOW while thinking of it! Marriage Is Announced Professional Women To Hear Miss Currier Marine Tells of Nicaragua 'Quake The marriage of Miss Mary Beaber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Beaber. to Mr. John Boraton, of Linfleld.

has been announced. The Rev. L. C. Gobrecht officiated at the ceremony in the parsonage of the Linfield Reformed church.

Intimate glimpses of the recent Nicaragua earthquake were told over the week-end by Anthony Gnoza, a member of the 4Pth United States Marines, when he was in town to visit his sisters and brothers at 63 S. Evans street. He is a brother of Messrs. Albert Gnoza and J. E.

Gnoza The marine helped in the removal of bodies to hospitals during the havoc which he vividly described. On February 6, he leaves for Shanghai to join the marshall forces there. 4 642 6 3 97 A 10 4 2 6 3 9 7 A 10 7 5 4 2 6 3 2 9 A 10 7 5 4 2 None VKJ 6 4 3 2 9 QJ 10 None VKQ6432 Nono Compensated Bids A compensated bid is one in which The Emblem committee of the Business and Professional Women's club is presenting Mrs. Nettle B. Currier, head of the art department of Albright college at the supper meeting to be held in the Y.

W. C. A. tomorrow evening at 6.30 In the place of Miss Marion Boyer, chairman of the committee, who is ill, the program will be In charge of Miss Dorothy Purnell. The presentation of an emblem pageant will be a highlight of the program.

Taking part will be Mrs. Robert Nagle, Miss Mary Reider and Miss Arlene Henricks. Miss Helen V. Purnell, president, will be in charge of the business session. strength of one kind atones for lack of rtrength of another kind.

Thus lack of strength in major suits requires added strength in quick tricks. Lack of strength in quick tricks requires added strength in probable tricks, so that rebidding may be carried higher with safety. Complementary hands are those in which strength of one partner rounds out the sort of strength lacking by the other partner. If you are very weak in quick tricks, and long in probable tricks, due to suit length, assist must be based upon great quick trick strength, thus complementing your own strength in suit length, giving you jointly both trump length and high honors. Is Hostess To Alpha Bible Class Mrs.

Norman Hill, of 607 N. Evans street, was hostess to members of the Alpha Bible class of the First M. E. church after a regular business session held at her home. Miss Margaret Bartholomew was admitted as a new member of the class by the president, Miss Hazel Grahamfc who was in charge of the meeting.

Plans were made to begin the fund to be used for the White Gift offering at Christmastime. At the meeting were Misses Hazel and Virginia Graham, Ruth Snyder, Ella Hahn, Margaret Bartholomew, Marion Boalton, Mrs. Bessie Donenberger and the hostess, Mrs. Hill. WITH THE CONVALESCENTS Mrs.

E. Perry, wife of the principal of the Junior high school, is doing nicely at the Temple University hospital, where she has been a patient for over i Mrs. Perry was operated upon on Friday. Mrs. Walter R.

Krause, of Rosedale drive, who is at the hospital, Philadelphia, is convalescing nicely. Mrs. Krause w'as operated upon last week. Mrs, Karl Stone, of 816 North Evans street, is confined to her home with pneumonia. RAJAH THEATRE READING Monday Evening, Jan.

30 at 8:15 BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (110 MEN) Koussevitzky, conducting Program: Bach Mail Orders to Geo. D. Haage 226 South 5th, Reading. Prices with tax. $2.75, $2.20, $1.65 HOSTESS TO CLUB Gertrude Hoffman, of 872 N.

Charlotte street, W'as hostess to members of the Busy Bee club at its organization meeting. Present were Betty Sea vers, Margaret Baldassi, Naomi Bell. Rose Bauer. Eleanor Powell, Catcnne Besherwcr and the hostess, Gertrude Hoffman. AID SOCIETY HAS TUREEN SOCIAL In conjunction with the regular meeting of the Aid society of the First church, a cov- rrrri d5sh social will be held tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs.

Flora Keller, of 382 North Evans street. OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT Gilbert Stationery Co. 132 HIGH STREET Phone 2078 We Deliver For Pure DRINKING WATER Great Oak Spring Water Always the Same Clear, Pare, Sparkling Telephone Your Order 9JJ Warner Bros. STRAND TODAY and TOMORROW yrui i I THRILLS! Fa My.t.ry 8 ENIIS OF in hit ne conqutr I hit betutifui daufhter! -Oi-M i Thrillar, BORIS KARLOFF LEWIS STONE, MORLIY. MYRNA LOY, JEAN I 1 ENT IC PICT BEAUTY Wife Entertains To Honor Husband Mr.

William Stanley, who celebrated his birthday anniversary on Friday, was the honor guest when his wife entertained for him at their home at Pottstown R. D. 4. Games and cards were the main diversion planned for the guests. A midnight lunch was served.

Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Warren Endy, Mr. and Mrs. John Shala.

Sheldon Endy, Joyce Pauline Kirkhoff, Flora Kirkhoff, Yvonne Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kirkhoff and Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley.

Betty Jane Renninger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Renninger, of 401 East Philadelphia avenue, Boyertown, has dark brown hair, and big dark brown eyes. Her lovely smile and pretty features appealed to the judges of The Mercury Beautiful Child race, so they called her winner of this prize. Mission Study Ctass At Crace Church The Grace Lutheran church will be the scene of the meeting of the Mission Study class this evening at 7:30 when Miss Evelyn Henricks will discuss the topic, "The Future of the Indian The meeting originally was sched- uled to be held at the home of Mrs.

George Russell, of 336 Oak street. So. California and Notre Dame Football Game The Mercury Asks Who Are Pottstown Most Beautiful Babies? 28 CASH AWARDS AWAIT THEIR DISCOVERY THE AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER First Prize $10.00 Second Third Prize ....................................5.00 Fourth Fifth Sixth 1.00 Seventh Eighth Prize LOO Ninth Tenth Eleventh Twelfth 1.00 Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth Weekly Prize for 1.00 The Rules Governing the Mott Beautiful Baby Competition Are As 1. The Most Beautiful Child race began December and will end March 11. Be sure to get In your photographs early so that they may be entered in the weekly competition.

2. Pictures of entries will appear from time to time in the dally editions of The Mercury. This wifi have no bearing on the ultimate decisions of the judges. All children, whether their pictures are published or not, are eligible for the 28 prize awards. 3.

There is no charge whatever to enter the beautiful child race. All you have to do is send a photograph. Any kind of photograph or shot will do. Only be sure the picture you send does mstice to your child. 4.

Entry can be made only by submitting a photograph of your child, either by mail or personally delivered to The Mercury, 62 High atreet. 5. With each photograph submitted must be the Information requested on the coupon. The coupon is published for your convenience. Use that, or write on a separate piece of paper.

6. Photographs should be addressed to BEAUTIFUL CHILD EDITOR The Pottstown Mercury. 62 High street, Pottstown, Pa. 7. If mailed, photographs should be sent first prepaid.

Entries with insufficient postage will be returned by the postoffice department You may submit as many photographs as you wish. 8. No photograph will be returned unless specifically requested and return postage is included with the entry. Photographs will not be returned until the end of the race. We will not be responsible for photographs lost in the mails.

9. The most beautiful children will be chosen only from photographs submitted. Personality and pictorial appeal will determine the most beautiful child pictures. 10. This offer is open to every child in the Pottstown trading area.

Babies and young and girls are children of employes of The Mercury and their families. 11. The will be a committee appointed by The Mercury. Their decisions will be final. 12.

You need not purchase The Mercury to compete. Copies of The Mercury may be examined at The Mercury office or at public library free of charge. BEAUTIFUL CHILD RACE REGISTRATION COUPON Please enter the name and photograph of my child in The Mercury Beautiful Child Race. name Date of or Height Color of hair of maiden name name occupation Home address City State Signed (Signature of parent or guardian) Sender's address Fasten this coupon to the photograph submitted. Thla coupon la printed for your convenience.

You may write the information requested here or on any piece of paper. Send vour photographs to Beautiful Child Editor, The Mercury, 62 High street, Pottstown Pa Unless otherwise indicated, we will use the full name of the child In the event that his or her photograph is published. If.