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THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, 1931 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA. PKone 2263 PACE SEVEN SOCIAL EVENTS-PARTI ES PAGE CLUB ACTIVITIES MUSICALES-WEDDINCS vj 1 ACNES M. PRINCE, Society Editor FEATURES-PERSONALS Comedy Roles In First M.E. Classes' Play Mr. Roland Durga to Portray Leading Character in Deacon Be Given Friday Night HERE ON VISIT Mr.

Roland Durga plays the title role in the three-act comedy, Deacon which will be pre -1 sented on Friday evening at 8 in the First M. E. church. This play is being by the Young and Asbury Bible classes of the First E. church.

The plot of the play, being coached by Mrs. Neil Ellis, concerns a girl, Mildred Greendale, who is accused of theft by Caleb Ringling in order that he obtain valuable farm property which, unknown to Mildred, has been willed to her. Deacon Slips, a wealthy farmer, is able to save Mildred and her property through his shrewdness. Hilarity in this brisk-moving pro- fcuction is furnished by Leslie, the "paeon. Miss Moredough and Harold.

Paul Hearman and Mildred Greendale are the romantic interests. Members of the cast are: Mildred Greendale, owner of the farm, Mrs. Ruth Sabold; Deacon Slips, Center Square, Mr. Roland Durga; Freta, his daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Fillman; Paul Hearman, in love with Mildred.

Mr. Ray Fout; Leslie Jerk- some. agent for Mr. Kenneth Fillma Eunice dough, in the matrimonial market, Miss Alberta Shingle; Caleb Ringling, a crook who means business, Mr. Herbert Cannell; Harold, with no mind of his own, Mr.

Neil Ellis; Mr. Brown, an attorney, Mr. Harry Hunsberger. Members of the committee which selected the play for presentation were: Mr. Kenneth Fillman.

Mr. Roland Durga and Mr. Oliver Moyer. A. V.

N. SOCIAL LUB PLANNING SUPrER Plans for a supper which they will hold in a few weeks were begun last night when the A. U. N. Social club members held their meeting in the Y.

W. C. A. Mrs. Ethel Sides, president, was in charge of the meeting.

Music Croup Of Y.W. Club Entertains Remain For Supper After Members Fake Part in Program of Song and Dancing in Clubrooms CONTRACT BRIDGE By E. V. Shepard Contribution Guests Sew at Mrs. Agnes Lapp ForMrs.

B.Comes Rag ls Guest Long Way Her guests still are talking about! Mrs. Agnes Y. Lapp, who resides the fun they had on Tuesday eve- with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Leh, of Barfco, was the guest of honor yesterday The music group of the Sixth grade club entertained the travelers, dramatic and art groups of the club in the Y.

C. A. yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Benjamin Fry, ad- 1 viser, assisted with the delightful program.

The whole club joined in the singing of a stunt song, before Lillian Krause and Ellen Boyer entertained with a song, dramatizing "The Joyce Mease did an acrobatic dance for the audience and Eunice Keim entertained with a violin solo as part of the program. A tap dance, by Sylvia Haines, was a feature, as was recitation by Sylvia Cohen. Lillian Krause did a tap dance to the music of the chorus. No, was dramatized by Hazel Kerr and Kathryn Ludy before Esther Reynolds entertained with a solo. A dramatization of Through the was presented by Lillian Krause and Ellen Boyer at the end of the program.

The music group stayed at the Y. W. for supper, and roasted doggies and marshmallows over the open fireplace. Hot chocolate and cake also were served the members. THEN AND NOW The shift from auction bridge to contract bridge has improved Bidding, as the majority of players realize.

In auction days nearly every player would have chosen 1-No Trump as the opening bid on the hand held by A. Now any trained bidder would open with 1-Spade, as advised by Hulme-Beaman, Ernest Bergholt, K. N. Steele and others, prior to 1900. The difference in bidding a decade ago and now may make a difference in results, as will be seen.

4 9 6 9 7 6 3 A 8 A 9 4 4 7 A 8 AKJ 10 3 10 3 2 10 6 5 2 10 6 5 3 ning when Mrs. Harry E. Hartline. 17 11 of 904 Queen street, gave an old-1 Reader mS.oux alls. South fashioned ra? carpit party at her Dakota Dollar To home.

were served, Uakota, Sends Uollar lo her birthday anniversary. Add To Fund; Society with green and white. Reminiscences of earlier days made Guests of Mrs. Hartline were: Mrs. i affair especially delightful for Matron Gives I en Dollars Raymond Smith, Mrs.

Edgar Lud- Mrs- wh0 has been 111 since wig, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. John November. Bechtel. Mrs.

Webster Bauman, Mrs. Among the dinner guests were: Marv Noll. Mrs. Harrv McCullough, jMrs- Mrs Harry Fisher, Mrs. Marv Lemmon, Mrs.

Kathryn of Pughtown; her daughter. Mrs. Knod. Mrs. Ella Mae Rau, of Chestnut Hill; her Elsie Mayer and Mrs.

Henry sisters, Mrs. Isabella Smaie, of Pughtown, and Mrs. John W. Bitting, of Stowe, and her niece, Flora Biti ting, also of Stowe. By MISS USEFUL All the way from Sioux Falls.

South Dakota, comes a contribution for Mrs. B. Here is the letter: Miss Useful, Dear Friend: Enclosed you will find one dollar toward buying an artificial leg for Mrs. B. May success crown your efforts in this worthy cause.

Verv trulv vours, MRS. M. HARRIET SICKEL, What a thrill it is to know that people are interested in helping others. What a joy it will be to Mrs. to learn that hundreds of miles Lady Reindeer Rehearses for Show Take Up Art Study With Nelson Crofe The daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John B. Evans, of 125 North Hanover street, who lives at Davenport, Iowa, arrived at the home of her parents yesterday afternoon to spend some time here. Mrs. Palmer is the former Miss Helen Evans.

YOUR BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY FINEST wlww BOUCLE KNITTING YARN $3.50 per pound INSTRUCTION BOOK 35c 109 HIGH STREET Patricia Freed, of Sanatoga, today is celebrating her birthday anniversary. Robert Bechtel, of 860 South street, observes the anniversary of his birth today. Mr. Daniel L. Bitting, of 430 West street, is receiving congratulations today on his birthday anniversary.

Thelma Elliott, of 5 East ll 1 tmA limi was bo tired and cross with the children, I want anyone to come around me. Every month I suffered terribly so that! do coy work. After taking two bottles of your medicine I feel as I had been born again. I am strong and jolly and like to have MRS. B.

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At all drug stores. Third street, marks her birthday anniversary today. Irvin Levengood, of 1242 Maple street, today has a birthday anniversary. Earl Davidheiser, of Ringing Rocks park, observes the anniversary of his birth today. Thelma Strock, of the Pottstown Star Route, today celebrates her birthday anniversary.

Chester Silknitter, of Warwick, is ten years of age today. Mrs. William Francis, of 463 Spruce street, is being congratulated today on her birthday anniversary. Alfred Haas of 30 West Fifth street, today is marking his birthday anniversary. Joyce M.

Mease, of 1248 Maple street, is 11 years old today. Marian Elizabeth Shuler, of Elverson, today has a birthday anniversary. Mrs. Charles F. Becker, of 101 North Keim street, is celebrating the occasi' of her birthday anniversary today.

Miss Mildred Shollenberger, of 806 Queen street, yesterday celebrated her 13th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Sarah Ruffin, of 650 Chestnut street, Southern artist, and her pupil, Miss Marguerite Groff, of 430 King street, portrait and landscape artist, have taken up oil painting and pastel work with Mr. Nelson Grofe, of Boyertown. Mr.

Grofe this month won national recognition for his cover design of Country Miss Groff, though a newcomer, has been complimented on her work and has had several exhibits in Philadelphia, Norristown, Read ing aftd Pottstown. Mrs. Ruffin ls an instructor and has had about 25 years of experience in the art line Both women will continue their studies with Mr. Grofe as long as he remains in this vicinity. Ursinus to Debate Maine Tonight Lydia E.

Vegetable. Compound Cards Follow Dinner At Francis Home Ursinus college, Collegeville, will be the host to a delegation of women debaters from the University of Maine this evening. The debate will begin at 6:45 p. and will be of the Oregon type. Muriel Ingram, and Esther Lightner, will represent Ursinus in this tilt.

This is the first time that the university has been represented on the Ursinus campus and a large audience is expected to attend. The public has been invited to attend free of charge. A 8 5 5 4 2 9 7 4 4 8 7 2 When dealt. passed: A bid 1-No Trump, and was smart enough to know that his chances to defeat that contract exceeded his chances for game, so he passed. Had he bid, A would have made a subsequent double, forcing his partner to bid 2-Spades.

All that A-B could lose would have been three tricks to the three adversely held Aces. Play went as follows: The opening lead was the 7 of hearts; lone 10 fell; held the trick, and he led back his 2 of hearts, to show that he had been dealt four cards of the suit. The Ace won the trick. He led his of spades. There was no use holding off.

Z's Ace took the trick, and the 5 of hearts enabled to run off his four remaining cards of the suit. Seeing from his discards that he held no more winners in any suit, took in his Ace of clubs and Ace of diamonds, before allowing the declarer to gain entry. Y-Z won eight tricks and the declaring side won only five tricks, going down two tricks on an opening bid of only one. The current bid on hand is 1-Spade. Any player in position will bid 2-Hearts.

If bids 2- Spades A may venture 3-Spades, whether or not will dare say 4- Spades depends upon vulnerability and B's boldness. In case does not bid 2-Spades over 2-Hearts, an Informatory double by A will force response of 2-Spades, but A hardly will dare bid game. If I believed in my partner and held hand, I would assist spades over 2 ii IT ts Under the Official System bidding, A's opening bid is 2-Spades, to show that he holds 7 probable tricks. B's 3 probable tricks obligate B's support, and in this particular case the official bidding is more certain to result in game than any other method of contracting. Every system of bidding of any merit whatever handles certain situations better than all other systems.

MRS. B. FUND Previously acknowledged. $47.45 Anonymous 1.00 Mrs. M.

Siokel 1.00 The cast of the minstrel show, which members of the Independent Order of Lady Reindeer, Franklin Herd are planning, will rehearse on Friday night at 8 at the home of Mrs. James Quinter, of 322 Cherry street. Tills was announced when the group met last night at the Culp building. A business session was in charge of the president. Following the business session a card party was held, and lovely prizes were awarded for high score.

Her Card Club To Be Entertained Mrs. Maud Schaeffer, of Jefferson avenue, will be hostess to the members of her card club this evening. Those present will be: Mrs. Howard Anderson, Mrs. Sara Hauseman, Mrs.

Mary Cadwalader, Mrs. Arthur Smale, Mrs. Harry Hartenstine, and the hostess, Mrs. Schaeffer. away there are people who want her to be able to walk again.

Just a moments after the letter was received, a socially and civically prominent woman walked Star Comedians Coming to Strand The cast of Just Had to Get hilarious farce com- Grace Morrison Poole To Broadcast Tonight Interesting to those who heard Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, president of the General Federation of into the office with an tor edy which is booked to play Seak in Potutown Strand theater tomorrow and Sat use my name," she said urday, includes so many well-known when we greeted her. how much money do you have so We told her. comedians, who have been stars in their own right on stage and screen, that it reads like a veritable hope you are able to raise the 51 500 0f comedians recently under the auspices of the Century club, is the news that she will broadcast this evening over station at 11 Card Club Members To Be Her Guests 10c ITS TIME TO PLANT SWEET PEAS! MIC SEEDS Are The Spring is Here! Do Not Delay on Your Flower Seeds! ELLIS MILLS Founded 1873 60 Years of Service Cards followed the dinner given last night by Mrs. William Francis, 463 Spruce street.

Those present were: Miss Ida Houck, of Spring City, who spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Francis; Mr. and Mrs. Austin Francis and daughter, Gloria Mae, of Stowe; Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Haas, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Francis and daughter, Janet; Mr. and Mrs.

Edwin Haas, I Mr. and Mrs. William Francis. ive you (sou CAN'T TELL A GIRL SHE'S GUILTY OP PERSPIRATION ODOR IN UNDERTHIN6S Members of her bridge club will be guests of Mrs. Rachel Diehm, of 447 Walnut street, when she entertains this evening.

Mrs. Diehm's guests will be; Mrs. Samuel Weidner, Mrs. George Yergey, Mrs. Emanuel Kulp, Mrs.

Robert Hedrick, Mrs. Harry Merkert, Mrs. Raymond Gemperling. Mrs. Lewis Sweeney, Mrs.

Samuel Trout, Mrs. Ada Albright, Miss Florence Boone and Mrs. Russell Daub. she said sincerely And when we opened the envelope and found a ten dollar bill, we felt almost like cheering Contributions like that certainly bolster up the fund. With a few similar ones, it be long before Mrs.

B. would be using the artificial limb for which she has been praying since her leg was amputated in October. Friends sent in $1: Mrs. E. S.

added her dollar to the fund, and an anonymous contribution of $1 brings up the fund today to Slowly, but surely, the fund is rising. With the help of The Mercury readers, we hope to raise $190 toward the purchase of the limb. Your pennies, your dimes, your dollars will help. No contribution is too small. Every penny counts.

In the first place, there is Slim Summerville, premier comedian, who has been starred for several years in features and in riotous two-reelers. Slim has been in pictures since 1913, when he started as an extra in Keystone comedies. SPECIAL FRIDAY AT THE DUTCH GRILL BAKED FRESH MACKEREL Choice of Vegetable, Potatoes, Relish, Dessert, Beverage Owned and 35c Sllnv SUMMERVILLE ZASU PITTS (are you laughing?) Degree of Pocahontas To Elect Officers Officers of the Sanatoga, Degree of Pocahontas will be elected next Tuesday night, when members meet in Foresters Hall. The second nomination of officers took place when members held their meeting on Tuesday evening in the clubrooms. Earl S.

Yohns To Broadcast Busy With Duties Since Election Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Yohn, of the Earl S. Yohn School of Music, of 29 Chestnut street, again will broadcast a 15-minute violin and piano recital tomorrow afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, over station WEEU, Reading.

They will be assisted by Fritz Strouse on the bells. Their program will be: violin solo, Monti; piano solo, Moszowski; trio, violin, piano and bells, "In a Monastery Ketelbey, and violin solo, novelty by RubinoiT. Daughter to Be Guest Of Honor at Dinner BUT I'D LIKE TO TELL HER THE EASY WAY TO AVOiP OFFEND- I LUX IT TAKES AWAY EVERY BIT OF ODOR- SAVES COLOR TOO AND IT TAKES ONLY 4 MINUTES TO LUX UNDIES EVERY DAY! THEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE 7 Mr. William Sell is busy with his presidential duties today since his election on Tuesday evening as president of the Young Bible class of Grace Lutheran Sunday school. Other officers elected for a period of six months were Mr.

Edward Goodyear, vice president; Mr. Clarence Dettra, secretary; Mr. Herbert Hunsberger, assistant secretary, and Mr. Wayne Richards, treasurer. A team will be entered in the Sunday School baseball league, it was decided.

HOME MADE ICECREAM (Our Own Make) 3 Healthful and Delicious Assortment of Flavors When Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. Tyson, of Kenilworth, entertain at dinner at their home this evening, they will have their daughter. Miss Grace Tyson, a student at Wilson college, Chambersburg, as their honor guest.

Others present will be Miss Suzanne Stein, also a student; Mrs. Levi K. Stein and the Misses Mary Bradley, Helen Kirlin, Erna Miller and Dorothy Shaninger. To Entertain At Cards Tonight Large Line of the Noted Battle Creek Health Foods Rum and Butter Toffee Martha Washington Chocolates Cor. High Sc Franklin Sts.

When Miss Marguerite of 374 North Charlotte street, en- tertains this evening, her guests will be the members of her bridge club. Those present will be: Miss Ainy High, Miss Dolcey Ludwig, Miss Adelaide Swede, Mrs. James Baird, Mrs, Leon Harbold, Miss Helen Minter, Miss Alice Reichelderfer, and the hostess, Miss Sutcliffe. Return by Popular Request TED WEEMS Dancing 8 to Adm, $1.00 (tax Included) Dancing School Every Friday Evening Steps taught from 7 to 8:30 Practice for all from 8:30 to 11:30 Good Music Makes Dancing a Pleasure! AT 310 HIGH STREET BERTRAM SHOPPE Phone 1960 16 N. Hanover St.

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ROMIG, Florist Phone: 2100 38-40-42 Beech St. COMMERCIAL MUSEUM jti 34th and Spruce Sts. EE this gorgeous Fairyland of brilliant Spring entirely different, and even more beautiful than last year. 1 Magnificent tulips and hyacinths 4 I the largest collection ever sent out of rare orchids, extraordinary rose gardens, rock gardens, waterfalls and water flowers. A million worth of fragrant blossoming plants, many in varieties shown for the first time.

Saa tha interaitmg of your local garden club. by OrcKaitra of 75c Children 50c Opans I p.m., Monday, March 27tH and daily from 9 a. m. until II p. m.

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