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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 5

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The Mercuryi
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 14, 1933 POITSTOWN MERCURY, POITSTOWN, PA. Phone 2263 PACE FIVE TWIN BOROUGHS Mercury B. BRANDRETH, Avenue and Main Street, Royersford. Phone 158 SPRING CITY ROYERSFORD C. OF C.

ELECTS EIGHT TO BOARD NEXT TUESDAY Royersford Body to Hear 0. Howard Wolfe, Banking Association Leader Royersford Chamber of Commerce will elect eight members to its directorate and hear an address by O. Howard Wolfe, chairman of group 1, State association, at the fourth annual meeting and banquet Tuesday evening. Announcement of the plans was made today by Secretary Melvin L. Carl.

The event will take place in the First Reformed church beginning with a chicken pattie dinner at 6:15 o'clock. The vacancies in the board of directors will be filled by the election of three in the group, three in the group and two in the business and professional group. The candidates, placed in line by the nominating committee, follows: Manufacturers, Joseph F. Maier, Carl B. Merz, W.

L. Latshaw, R. W. Breidenbach, Robert B. Schindler, and David S.

Cann; merchants. J. L. Hixon, David J. Groff, A.

K. Moyer, Harry Godshall, B. I. Latshaw and Paul I. Britton: business and professional group- L.

E. Johnson, Dr. Robert W. Randall. U.

S. G. Finkbiner, Charles W. Lee. A number of prizes will be awarded at the meeting and a program of entertainment will be given.

The program will consist of vocal numbers by a quartet composed of E. A. Fidler, Robert W. Hallman, Paul F. Unger and the Rev.

Raymond Wilhelm, and motion pictures depic ing the progress of the telephone. BOROUGH COUNCIL TO MEET A special meeting of Royersford Borough council has been called for Monday evening to fake action on the acceptance of the bond of Tax Collector Daniel J. Mowrey. who has completed all necessary arrangements. Piumbing Roofing I Mym I I DAVID SCHERER, JR.

Spring City R. D. 2 Phone Phoenixville 6203 I Call for an Estimate GRACE M. CORNISH 128 S. Main Street Phoenixville, Pa.

Wishes to Announce That MRS. MARY RAMBO Recommends Frederics Vita-Tone Waves Waves are natural and life-like with ringlets Hair can be successfully waved With a Fredrics 6 7 50 8 50 $10 Modern Croquiqnole Waves $5.00 Call Phoenixville 2615, or Royersford 537-W SPRING CITY PERSONALS Mrs. Grace Miller was presented with a potted plant by her pupils of the Church Street school, Spring City, at an Easter party held by the sewing club of the school, yesterday aiter- noon. Mr. and Mrs.

Lawrence Canavan, Mrs. Lewis Frick and daughter, Dolores, Mr and Mrs. William G. Herman, of Philadelphia, visited Mr and Mrs. B.

I. Evans, Main street. Everett Hunter, a faculty member of the Mauch Chunk high school, is spending the Easter holidays with his mother, Mrs. Jennie Huntei, New and Church streets. Lewis Walley, student at Juniata college, Huntingdon, is visiting his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Walley, Bridge street. Miss Sara J. Diemer, Pottstown, formerly of town, is renewing acquaintances here. Misses Dorothy and Mary Dubson, Bridgeton, N.

are spending the Easter holidays with their father, Martin V. Dubson, Broad street. Miss Mary Andrews, head of the commercial department of the Spring City gh school, is spending the Easter holidays at her home in Oxford. Brownie Pogue, of Mr. and Mrs.

James Pogue, South Main street, will be 14 years old tomorrow. Robert Gollinger, 130 Pikeland avenue, is nine years old today. Miss Helen Tyson, student at Juniata college Huntingdon, is spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perrv Tyson, Broad street.

A night in Monte Carle- will be held tonight by members of the Liberty fire John Willauer, member of the faculty of the McKeesport high school, is spending the Easter vacation with relatives in town. Richard Latshaw, freshman at Gettysburg college, is spending the Easter holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Latshaw, Arc street Raymond Jones, Newark. N.

is spending the Easter vacation visiting his mother Mrs. Beulah Jones, Broad street. Mr. and Mrs. John Frye, of Moores, are spending the weekend in town.

Gerald Hilborn. senior at Girard college, Philadelphia, is spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Alice Hilborn, Main Earl Bishop, of Pottstewn, has accepted a position as salesman with D. K. Ernst, local automobile dealer.

LIBRARY BOARD PLANS BUDGET READJUSTMENT ROYERSFORD PERSONALS Spring City Group to Raise Funds Through Membership Drive Mrs. Charles Hampton and son Robert, of Bay Head, N. formerly of Royersford. arc visiting friends here over Easter. Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Carl and children, of Philadelphia, visited Burgess and Mrs. S.

Fox, of Main street and Sixth avenue, yesterday. YOUTH SHOWS APPRECIATION TO HOSPITAL Samuel Schultz Collects 391 Eggs to Pay for Opera- ROYERSFORD CLASSIFIED Deaths 1 Center County iiospital, BelJefontf Pa on Aprt! 13, i9.i3, Paul Brown Stover, son of P. M. and Anna Brown Stover, aged 26 years, 11 months and 21 days. Friends of the family are invited to call at the home of hLs parents, 567 Church street, Royersford.

on Sunday, from 6:30 to 7 30 p. in. Funeral services private on Monday at 2 p. Interment at Fernwood cemetery. Personals 7 TWILIGHT LEAGUE READY TO DISBAND BEER on DRAUGHT and Bottled Beer Light and Bock Ale and Porter The Rittenhouse Cafe Spring City Extra Specials for Easter Large Smoked Skinned Hams (Whole or Shank Half) ib.

Best Cuts Rib Roast 19c Chuck Peef Roast Lean Fresh Roasting Hams (Whole or Shank Half) ib. 14c Less Genuine Lamb 19c Fresh Eggs asco Sliced Bacon 2 Louella ZZ Butter Richland Butter Large Oranges dozen Vi lb. pkgs. lb. pound prints dozen Spring City Free Public Library board decided on a budget readjustment plan and a membership drive at a regular quarterly meeting in the Church Street school last nijht.

Managers Claim Loop Would The action was taken ToTtOWlng report of the treasurer, which indicated the funds will permit only payment of bills due May 1, and unless additional funds are procured immediately, the library will be unable to meet its obligations after that date. Not Make "Expeffi Twin Borough baseball fans today are ready to mourn the pa-ssing of the Twilight league because of lack of finances, following another futile Presenting a plan of re-budgeting attempt made last night to launch which would save money the re- the circuit another season, mainder of the year, the board; A dim ray of hope exists in the adopted a definite plan to launch possibility of arranging matters at a membership drive beginning April another meeting planned for next 17 and ending April 29. week, although it was indicated the Memberships will be solicited at looP will be in operation again next the rate of $1 for an association year. membership and $5 for a natron Managers and officers said it membership. The librarian, Miss Elizabeth Rogers, reported a total circulation the past quarter of 1760 books, an average daily circulation of 46 volumes.

It also was reported that six new books were purchased and 7o donated during the quarter, a total of 81 during the three month period Attending the meeting were: Chairman, the Rev, Arthur 11. Getz, Miss Bertha Diehl, Mrs. A. Winner, Mrs. Verna G.

Rogers Miss Elizabeth Rogers and Youngblud. Paui GIRL GUESSES RIGHT AMD WINS EASTER EGG would be impossible to make expenses and they were unable to arrange financing. Although no definite decision was reached to abandon the league for this year, no action was taken favorable to its re-organization. It was announced the league lias a small balance on hand, which it was thought best to keep in the treasury, visualizing brighter prospects for next year. Five of the six teams comprising the league last year promised their support.

They are the Midnight Sons, Hookies, Needle Works, Liberties and P. O. S. of A. Th; Humanes have quit.

Those present at the session were: George Carmelia, president; William Nettles, treasurer ano the following team managers, Jake Little Mane Baldwin, of New wm, of th Sons; A1 Kast, of City, was UfcnSSf William Orate! and Samuel Schultz, 12 year old Spring City lad, showed his appreciation for treatment received at the Phoenixville hospital by collecting 32 dozen and seven during the annual egg collection sponsored drd trtrxttiary t.o that hospital. The auxiliary met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Green, Central a e. Spring City, and acknovfit'dged young Schultz as the champion youthful egg collector. The auxiliary this year collected 180 dozen It compares with that of last year, when a like number was gathered The eggs will be taken to the hospital tomorrow afternoon.

Three new members were added at the meeting, a gain of 12 since the January meeting and bringing the total membership to 45. Schultz is a son of Mr. ano Mrs Herman Schultz, of Spring City, and attends Church Street school. He had his tonsils removed in an operation in the hospital nearly two years ago, and was so well pleased with the treatment accorded him that he wanted to show it. CHICKEN AND WAFFLE supper at Thos Brubaker's farm, Mingo.

Bpneiit Garwood Sunday school, May 6. FORGET the market Saturday morning at Vegetable, soup a specialty. Bring your jars on six-inch bored well. 150 feet deep. B.

Kern. Phone 4-M. Legal Notices 91 NOTICE! Royersford Borough Taxpayers Those desiring to work out 1932 borough taxes may apply to Daniel Mowrey, tax collector, on or before Saturday, April 15. 3933. Personal taxes will be worked out first.

CONSTIPATED FOR SEVEN Writes Mrs. Johnson After Using Kellogg's A ll -B ran prize today for guessing the number of pieces of candy in a 12 pound chocolate Easter egg in the window of a local candy store. Marie guessed 239. the exact number. Her prize is the egg and its contents.

The guesses ranged from 40 to 3001 Over 600 estimates were registered. The judges were B. I. Evans, proprietor, and Bertie Brandreth. Those who counted the pieces were Grace Lick, Jane Miller, Mildred Bathurst, Helen and Beatrice Kast, Mary Hiltebeitel, Rose Bainbridge, Leona Ingram, Marion Todd, Christine McCarraher, Bertie Huzzard, George Newborn and Nick Keim.

George Weikel. of the Middies, and Cliff Hunter, of the Needle Works. Overcome Acid Stomach The stomach often becomes sour when we eat rich foods, drink unwisely, smoke too much and keep late hours. This uncomfortable acid condition is promptly and safely corrected with pure Graham Milk of Magnesia. Sweetens your stomach and makes you feel like yourself again.

Also acts as a mild laxative. Guaianteed highest quality and purity. Get the gener- ous sile today GRAHAM MILK of MAGNESIA EGG HUNT TOMORROW The primary department and junior Luther league of Grace Lutheran church will join for an egg hunt Saturday afternoon at 2:30 OTHER ROYERSFORD NEWS ON PAGE TEN Special Decorated Easter Eggs at Cost 10c eggs, 7c 25c eggs, 17c Groceries and Confections Chocolate Milk Shakes, 5c TRY Louis Olley rth Avenue and Washington St. delay for lack of money. Now you can have the best work available and pay weekly or monthly.

Free Extraction With Other Work TRU FIT PLATES Guaranteed to Fit Tight Roofless Plates For those who desire the last word in plate comfort. AmpU tongue room, no gagging or sick stomach, no slipping or dropping. Natural speech. FREE EXAMINATION PAINLESS EXTRACTIONS 50c Exclusive use of Sweet Air in Phoenixville DR OSCAR RUBIN TIME MAIN BRIDGE 5T5. PHOENIXVILLE, PA pyrft Darters PHONE TO HOLD EASTER PARTY TONIGHT Anna M.

Ross Council. Sons and Daughters of Liberty, of Spring City, will hold an Easter party tonight in the Young building It will follow the business session, at which two candidates will be admitted to membership. fyifj 2 38 High Street Pottstown, Pa. ECONOMY Here is a new standard of economy. A genuine Frigidaire that operates on as little electric current aa one ordinary lamp bulb.

CONVENIENCE Automatic trays that slip out of the freezer at a touch of the room for tall a compartment for frozen storage. IlflCJII I.NsJ i MION AND (HR Vf. PA it) lA MORE FOOD SPACE A highly efficient, space-saving insulation gives the cabinet smaller outside dimensions, but much greater food storage capacity. See the new Frigidaires at our showroom. THU SUPER FRIGIDAIRE LINE INCLUDES SIX NEW DE LUXE WITH MANY EXCLUSIVE FINEST FRIG This new' Frigidaire introduces a distinctive style in cabinet design, with a finish of white Dulux and handsome chromium hardware.

QUALITY With porcelain interior, every detail reflects that quality which has made Frigidaire the choice of a million more buyers than any other ectric. refrigerator. ALL-PORCELAIN MODELS IDAIRES EVER BUILT new TtjWGIDAIJZE A GENERAL MOTORS VALVE ifou must SEE it to realize its great value. Come Raymond B. Miller for the store tk display this emblem' 21 N.

Hanover Street POTTSTOWN W. J. STARRETT RAYMOND E. PftUtrt Boyertown Pughtown Sufferers from constipation will be interested in this unsolicited letter: A ll -B ran surely relieves constipation. I am so glad over the good it has done me that I feel I must write and tell you of it.

lunch I take a banana, a large one. Six tablespoons of All- Bran in a sauce dish, and dip banana at each bite until all is consumed. I been constipated now for seven Louise Johnson, 1433 Forest Street, Denver, Colorado. Constipation often causes headaches, loss of appetite and energy, sleeplessness. This condition is usually due to lack of to exercise the intestines, and vitamin to further promote regular habits.

All-Bran has both, as well as iron for the blood. The in All-Bran is much like that in leafy vegetables. Within the body, it forms a soft mass. Gently, it clears out the wastes. Try All-Bran in place of patent medicines often harmful.

Two tablespoonfuls daily will overcome most types of constipation. Chronic cases, with each meal. If not relieved this way, see your doctor. Use as a cereal, or in cooking. Recipes on the red-and-green package.

Sold by all groccrs. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. Bargains and More Bargains Have Been the Order of Our Great PRE- EASTER WHICH CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT The hundreds of outstandings featuring this event have given the a real Carnival of Bargains, and for the remaining sale time there will continue to be a multitude of unusual available here. Don't Fail to Take Advantage of These Sale OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT GLOVES .00 .49 $1.95 The newest styles of plain and ruffled top kid gloves. In white, rosebeige, tan, grey, blue and black.

HOSIERY No Easter outfit is complete without a pair of Oakbrook Hose. 59c Pair 2 Pair for $1.10 The new lace top. Sheer chiffon and service weight a at only OvV' pr. BLOUSES SI Embroidered organdie blouses strike the right note for the new Easter Suit. A wide assortment of colors and materials offer you a good selection.

HANDBAGS There is a bag to satisfy every outfit and every pocketbook. In white, rosebeige, tan, grey, blue and black. In dull leathers, shiny leathers and reptile skins. SILK UNDIES CHEMISE, DANCETTES AND PANTIES -00 and SILK SLIPS 78c, $1.00 $1.95 A form fitting slip will make your new Easter dress fit better. COATS The little tot will look sweeter and dearer in one Of these new coats and bonnets.

SIZES 2 to 6 Coats just like in various colors, materials and styles. SIZES 7 to 14 LITTLE SILK DRESSES SIZES 2 to 6 1 ALL NEW SPRING COLORS SILK DRESSES for the a Young Miss. Sizes 7 to 14 JL IN ALL THE NEW SPRING COLORS Children's Hats Youngsters take pride in owning good looking hat. Plain and fancy straws. 49c, 79c, $1.38 LITTLE Wash Suits 49c 95c SOX 10c, 15c, 19c and 25c Anklets, Half Sox and Three- quarter Hose..

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