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The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania • Page 13

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PAGE FOURTEEN PHONE 2263 MERCURY. FOTT3TOWN. fJL THURSPyy rggfrU.MT 1SS3 The Passing Scene One 700 Applaud First Show Of Fashions by Deb-Aides Ry FRANCES WROBF.L (Mercury Society Editor Lady Fashion show an uplifted look nf innovation last nisrht when younpr of Pottstown look over and staged a different kind of a review in the Die club. Their fresh youthful spirit and humor permeated thr production which was originality in four proportionate parts, billed as and won plaudits from an audience nf approximately 700. Thu, he first venture of the newly organized Deb-Aide auxiliary of the Potts town hospital, was truly a success which netted a fine sum that will be used to purchase a suite of furniture, the childrens' ward.

n-u. iu it a print. The neckline was ni Bnr1 adorned with a rhinestone sh- velvet h.lt an Jnnrtun t.O t.h* party Were young woman (4 it will scrompllsh In more Ei ih.n on- wav the young E'slp ml with' poise and talrnt. not crf.tlon, v.ry drcm-up. only in the modi-lin, of ih.

sund-up hut In "nrt minimi To rnm- Olv.n rmll-rly hv v.n-.»r«, Ihr wor. navy show was not, for them alone Moth- Casual Date Fashions ers, and even fathers who dared to take seats among the predom- inently audience, chuckled ANSWERING the ring of a hell, the hostess admitted Marjorie Mercury Staff Photo A refreshing moment after school Is "coke-time Dressing-up necessary when fetching fashions ran be worn to classrooms Especially very full skirts as modeled b.v Mary Welsh (above left). Claire Bush (right) shows something demure and darling. also with a full skirt, Gerald Daly (center) is doing the treating. Women's Activities at thr lleht e.sturps and rov smllrs WfMdnrr Dirlt Trythall.

M.r- on on surprlw ir'y C.h?,cM short topper which had a fullness that, gave it a cape effect. The three of the four sleeves were very wide. When she scenes, the ehoralett.es, comprised of slipped off the jacket she showed a members from both the Deb a.nd taffeta light blue dress with a front aide auxiliaries of the hos-tpleat. It was topped by a navy! pit.al, cave sprightly vocal selections, Engaging in their full flowing gowns a duster of checked Ottoman they sang with melifluous lucidity faillf was modeled by Betty Queen directed bv Miss Norma Jean Salt- who made an entrance with David wearing a charming white nylon Tcitlcbaum. It had a one-button reriingote over black nylon gown closing and roll back cuffs.

Her Only organized since December Rnd rose taffeta dress was very partyish with limited rehearsals to their with a eumbcrbund effect enhanced credit, their performance was in- with four rhinestone buttons and a deed creditable. white embroidered inset at the I Solo selections also dotted the In- bodice The pattern was repeated in termissions. Lucille Elias presented the cuffs. vocal numbers in a lovely soprano Barbara Larabee, who entered Instrumental entertainment with Robert Ziegler, wore a navy was given bv Joy Daniels who blue suit that had the extreme dexterously gave several marimba left, side closing. Very simple, it composition? Ihe entire Mr.

Stanley Emery at the organ Mrs. Howard Heath is credited A rAstume almost abV Stafl Photo Sporting fellow (above center) Is Ted Wenrich who wants two tickets for a movie. The scene is from "Let's Sit in the Back Row" from the Deb-Aide Review last night. Showing the casual thing for just such a date are (left) Nancy Saltier and (right) Jonelle Tascione. Dick Trythall is the.

ticket taker behind the window. HOSPITALS MEMORIAL Admitted: Mrs. Dorothy Reinert, Oley RD 1, maternity; Mrs. Joyce Wunderlich, Douglassvllle, mater- ninty; Mrs Muriel Wittmann, Maple Gardens, maternity; Stella Benfleld, Barto RD 1, medical; Mrs.j Cleo Beyer. 127 Fourth avenue, Royersford, maternity; Betty Beadle.

Road C. Hilldale, surgical; David Auman. Pottstown RD 4, surgical; Fred Wigg Perkiomenville, medical; Robert Tarrens, Perkiomenville RD 1, surgical, and leonard Reinert, 559 Virginia avenue, medical. Discharged: George Schad, 501 Ridge avenue, Spring City, surgical; Sandra Briel, Roversford RD 1, surgical; Lucius Washington, 645 Water street, surgical; James Sconnely. 410 Lincoln avenue, medical; Bessie Smale.

Potts town RD 2. surgical; Mrs Marv Jane Choate, Rnyersford RD 1. maternitv; Jrvan Manser, 533 Main street. Roversford, surgical; Mrs Mary Jane Samsel, 420 High street, maternitv; Mrs. Minnie Holmes.

Douglassvllle, surgical; Mrs Helen Stofko, 423 Worth boulevard, Kenilworth, medical, and Mrs. Ruth Millard, Elverson RD 1, maternity. POTT 8T OWN Admitted: Mrs. Jean Brightbill, Obelisk, maternity; Mrs. Mary Fevko.

202 South Franklin street, maternity; Mrs. Jean Infantino. 972 Terrace lane, maternity; Mrs. Marv Pacana, 46 West Main South Pottstown, maternity; Thomas Mata, 1024 Queen street, surgical; Mrs. Ruth Landis, Barto RD 1, maternity; Bessie Davidheiser, 501 North Char- lottft street, medical; Alexander Laws, 557 Water street, surgical; John Micklitz, 351 North Charlotte street, medical; Ralph Bachman, Bovertown RD 2.

surgical; Betty Tobias, 296 Diamond street, medical; Price Reed, 625 Walnut street, Rov. ersford, surgical, and Constance Yusko, 161 North Washington street, medical. Discharged: Mrs. Agnes Kelius, Douglassvllle RD 2, maternity; Mrs. Hilda Frain.

Bovertown RD 1. maternity; Mrs Twila Bean. Spring City RD 1. maternity; Randall Mutter, Bechtelsville RD 1, surgical; Eston Herner, Boyertown RD surgical; Marjorie Seawell, Pottstown RD 2, surgical; Marv Jacowski, 146 High street, surgical; Dolores Miller, 316 Rowan avenue, surgical; Helen Favinger, 423 Jefferson avenue. medical; Peter D'Amore, 317 West Race street, Stowe, surgical; Harold Gresh, Boyertown RD 2, surgical, William Hess, Bechtelsville RD surgical, and Janet Miller, 27 Scott street, penn Village, surgical.

Going Formal Accompaniment for was trimmed with a white flower on navnH wore tnj-, by "nd 1 fU" a .1 tha wai.1, 0 IT1 0 vjIV6S Play Before Century Club Romantic was the word for the hour ltw 5k'rl jnd I nf waski! worn with rrd and slrollrd with Rnhrrt Of How not to gain members for Assisting Mrs. Leh and Mrs. I Unit w.r. diaplayrd in Mr.p«d hy Barbara Yost. Of whit.

net. It had full skirt parlor. B.rk want tho had with a Mattertng of down tain, to typlral hip poikftn. thr front. Th.

scene which might take place after Gerald Daly and Sharon Mayer and featured a net, puff at the right club was shown graphic- Bayles with arrangements for the school. Fellows, ves there were also came to the party. Sharon was shoulder to which was attached a bit ally to members of the Century students from thr high srhool for with a of stole that w.s worn around club y.st.rd.y In Library Mr, s. I the role, sat around tables with their sii'iPpd jacket that, featured the bat the shoulder, hall. Mrs Custer, Mrs.

Frank M. young dates. wing sleeves The striped fabric Fashions were numerous and The drama committee, in charge uaiston Mrs Edward Horn Mrs also was visible in the trimming on varied and it, was absolutely im- of Mrs. Richard G. Leh, presented Lloyd Mrs Savior! Mrs I CHATTING with a group, the pockets.

passible to note each one The girls a one-act plav, Aid for the Prt gnotts and Mrs George W. first model Claire Bush, excused who modeled, many for the first Aide," which showed the herself for a promenade on stage RATHER EXCITING for the time, took to the stage with an problems arising when a group of to show the checked cotton quilted was the brown surrah tie ajr confidence and an expres- women gather to persuade another dress she was wearing. Escorted print worn by Dixie Shirey. The sinn 0f pleasure. woman to join their Aide PRESIDENT.

Mrs. Leon W. front-in-center by Robert Marquett, rounded neckline, trimmed with a others who also showed fetch- society. Adding to the complica- 1 Claire displayed the fetching crea- hrown velvet dipped jnff wprp. SuP Carson, Anna tions is a maid whose frank and un- p.

tion with a mandarin collar and the front and back, and the cjorit Rarhara Craig. Shirley Cor- flattering comments do little to as- v' patent leather belt that cinched in dress was completed by a velvet belt, ghirlev Eachus, Loraine Jones, sist the persuading women. waist nf full skirt. I Th. final sen.

was on. of Sally Lou Betty Qu.fn, Th. cast lnrlud.d: Mrs. Paul r.Sortid a proflt of Tea Time for the Colonists mm Mercury Staff Photo The loveliest night of the vcar prom night when a fellow and a girl like to stroll outdoors between dances, Betty Garner and Robert, Marquette (above) modeled what the will wear for one of the biggest high srhool dates. Costumed Hostesses Serve 150 At Home Le 0 gue Te 0 Moving about in the candlelit Low.r Pott.ro>« Par.nl-T.ach.r rostumrd prr- sented a pretty and authentic picture of early American life Calendar Women's Society nf Service of First Methodist Study meeting today at 1:30 at the home of Mrs Howard Kenney.

360 walnut New Hanover Parent-Tearher mg tonight at 8 15 More than ISO men and women sislant in the division, were in the school. modern dress mingled with Col- seated at the head table with Mrs, onial resplendent in color- Meral F. Cox, leader. The opening auxiliary of VFW Meeting fuj panniered dresses and white invocation was pronounced by Mrs. tonight at, clock in the post powdered wigs last night, at the Major Bamford, and Mrs.

Major home. Movie on cancer will be salvation Army Home league tea Wilson gave a short talk on shown at o'clock Public is in- thP citadel. Our Freedoms Should Mean to vited at end Miss Marjorie Gibson, gaily costumed as Uncle Sam, complete with whiskers and escorted by the heralds of freedom. Kenneth and Karen As they served tea and homemade Cox. opened the program, cherry tarts at the small tables Gibson brought greetings tonight at arntmd the room, each covered with salute to the flag, while in the school white and blue striped and her small assistants heralded her starred cloth.

Blue and white arrival with drumbeats, To steam fish place it. on a rack randles were on each table, and Following this Elsie Dindino, Gay above water level in a cov- there were favors of miniature Smith and Joan Stem, accompanied ered kettle. Keep the water boiling hatchets secured to cellophane cher- by Janet Haas a1 the piano, gave gently and the steam will cook the ries fihpd with candies. an exhibition of baton twirling, fish Lean fish are a good choice The room was brightened with Mrs. Florence Manthorne then gave for steaming because they are less wide strips of red, white and bluf a short patriotic reading, apt to fall apart than richer along the walls and fastened Background music and selections Serve steamed fish with a delicious to the chandeliers, and a long bunt- during the program were played by made with thin cream ing topped with rows of stars was the Pottstown Senior High school and toasted almonds, for instance, placed behind the table string ensemble, under the direction Small logs, hatchets and flags of Mr Lester Smith, and the Earl When you are bakmg drop cookies were, on the main table, backed with s.

Yohn trio, make them all about the same size bouquets of flowers donated for The Pine Forge institute chorus so thev 11 brown evenly If you the occasion bv local florists. Mrs then sang patriotic songs and Negro measure the cookie dough with a Major Bamford, second in command spirituals. The 30-voice chorus is teaspoon or tablespoon, according of the division of the under the direction of Mrs. Velma to the size you want, the cookies Southeast district of Salvation Brown, At the conclusion of the wUj uniform. and Mrs.

Major Wilson, as-j (Continued on Sixteen) probably some phrase. eluded: Judy Pinkerton, chairman, Mrs. Charles B. Bayles directed the Library hall Her white blouse had the turtle neck 1. decorating; Barbara Goshwellin, short comedy.

I The vnnth Vnnservatinn and was trimmed with stripes at, the paused at, the ent.iance. Lnn coraervation committec shoulder line and looked as starry-eyed as Carol DtnnWi will be charge of the March 5 Also in the skirt line was the gown. Hers was a demure organdy. Grnvf' GrnW Virginia and will present a panel srreen nuilted model worn hv Lucille embroidered overall with a fitted Va Yocum. discussion on the conservation of Elias.

This full skirt was given the bodice and a high neckline with a 0xenford a a Dr Kathlenn dashing look bv a large red button rnllar- A i Doris Sevier Rover Genery. Christine Swavely, K. Wendell. Dt George A centered on the wide waistline. Her band einehed-in the waist JJ a Boyei Alicp Louise Erb, Mrs.

Grace Bush mick, Mrs. Smith and Rabbi Em.l organdy blouse had full sleeves and lighter gown. anfl Miss Marty Lou Smale; make- Schorsch. was trimmed with black Jet buttons Butterfly sequins were attached in up: Nancy Werner, Mrs. Maude Ockerman, chairman down the front.

the full folds of the white net over Tickets: Dorothy Rnsewarne, Audrey Ann Shollenberger, Mary of the civil defense committee A chorus of "Daisy" would have taffeta gown Patty Heath wore. A chairman; Carol Pickar, Heather Ann Adams, Naomi Rewley, Mrs. minded members of the Red Cross been appropriate for Doris Try- soft ruffle formed the low neckline Davidheiser, Barbara Craig. Jean- Robert Heffner; stage crew: Rich- first, aid courses available, and urged thall who showed a soft chambray of her creation, which was touched Detwilier. Patty Drumheller, ard Heath, Robert Wilkinson and as many members as possible to take iin lilac, with the daisy motif cov- off with a purple flower at the waist.

Judy Dutton, Margaret Yost. Lor- Robert Hopkins. the course. ering the bodice. This chubette Her tuxedoed escort was Robert raine Rohner, Gertrude Rase.

Patsv adjourning the meeting creation had a Peter Pan collar and Ziegler. Mallison and I.mda Try wedging cubes of cooked Mrs. Swavely announced that Mrs. waist. Tedi Fisher.

pineapple chunks, and S. Edwin Trout, who has volun- in.son Doris escort. JUST PERFECT for dancing was Property: Julia DeMefer, chair- pieces of cooked yams on skewers; tartly been collecting records and 'the shrimp net creation modeled by man; Barbara Ehl.v, June Fillman, brush with butter or margarine and funds to buy records for Valley Forge AS HE GIRLS Tinished Barbara Shollenberger. The off-the-Patsv Loughin, Bet.ty Loughin, broil until thoroughly hot. When Army hospital, has purchased ing they walked barks age, leaving shoulder neckline dipped into a in Peggy Grow and Virginia Yocum; you turn the skewers during broil- another 2fi records, bringing 'he hoys alone in the shop to fare harjt bouffant skirt, was usherettes: Bernadette Montague, mg sprinkle a little brown sugar total of records donated by the closing of the curtain.

Bu thev trimmed with two fluffv Joan Smoyer, Cleo Brown, Rarbar over the yams, Centurv club to came out in pairs again for the second scene. "Movie Tonight" nr Sit. in the Rack Row" Street attire was spotlighted! when Jacqueline Marshall appeared with David Teitlebaum. They strolled by the inviting poster that advertised the movie, contemplating. to see nr not to see.

Meanwhile Jacqueline took advantage of the pause to show her rayon pink check suit with a short, boxed jacket. It had a velvet trim and a slim skirt. She also wore a black straw hat. and carried a tricky bag lined with a silk scarf that peeked over ihe edge. They decided in favor of the show.

Margaret Heath walked on stage with Dick Trythall wearing a navy blue gabardine suit. Highlight of this creation wa.s the blue checked taffetta collar which was designed with two side tabs and was detachable Her skirt was full and she matched her costume with a pink straw bonnet i Gray was the color of the stunning suit worn by Nancy Saltzer who strolled with Ted Wcnrich. Simplicity was carried out the straight skirt, which had a kick pleat in hack and a row of concealed buttons. The jacket had flan pocket and the belted hack w'hich was fully pleated She wore a red velvet hat and matching shoes and bag. tonight at in the school.

Pottstown Senior High srhnnl DONALD WILKINSON and Judy DeSantis had a movie date too she was wearing a checked duster with wide cuffs, and beneath it, a gold paper taffeta dress with an inset of pleats in the front and gold buttons on the bodice Her bonnet was of matching gold. Mary Welsh made a third party; wearing a grey topper with white pique collar and cuffs and a startling bright red two piece dress buttons trimmed the jacket which had a nipped in waist line and the stand-out hip effect. Her hat was a navy blue straw. Everyone, it seemed, was going to the theater. As the box office was removed from in front of the stage curtain, there was a brief pause.

Then the curtain rolled back, and there they were, contentment personified. They had "met in the back Two heads were as one and a single male sleeve could be seen through the darkness, 'draped around the back of a young woman's chair. i When the curtain opened for the third time, Sonia Cimbalista was expecting guests in the scene "C-Mona My or "Let's Have a Party she was wearing a lovely Mrs Mildred Brunner (above left) receives a cup of fea from "Uncle silk Shantung beige dress which was Sam." Miss Marjorie Gibson 'above, second from left) while Colonial by dark dame Mrs. Olive Firm (above, second from right) looks on during tho Staff Photo Salvation Army Home league Colonial tea last night in the citadel. Capturing an extra cookie is Colonial lad Kenneth Cox centerT while his sister Karen Cox (right), waits her turn..

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