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THE DAILY NEWS, HUNTINGDON AND MOUNT UNION, TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1949. PAGE SEVER Annual Meeting Of Hospital Auxiliary Held PROGRESS NOTED IN REPORTS GIVEN BY COMMITTEE HEADS The Ladies Auxiliary to the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital met in the Nurses Home on Monday afternoon, June 13, at 2:30 o'clock. The president, Mrs.

F. S. Mainxer, presided. Election of officers for the new year was a feature of the annual meeting. Mrs.

F. S. Mainzer was re-elected president of the organization. Other officers are: Mrs. R.

D. Noe, vice president; Mrs. I. Newton Taylor, secretary and Mrs. John S.

Rodgers, secretary. The secretary's report was read by Mrs. T. F. Miller in the absence of secretary, Mrs.

W. Amos Huston. Mrs. Maurice treasurer have been examined and issue of The Daily News. Publicity Committee chairman, Mrs.

E. L. Parker, reported tnat mention of the auxiliary's work was made in The Daily News following each meeting and other special occasions. The committee recommended that a. note of thanks be sent by the secretary to The Daily News.

Mrs. T. F. Miller reported that been placed in the solarium. The i work of fixing the room and making the curtains was done by the following' ladies: Mrs.

C. R. Reiners, Miss Kathryn Langdon, Mrs. C. B.

Miller, Mrs. C. G. Mapleton EUB Church Group Holds Meeting The Cheerful Givers of the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Mapleton held their Banker, treasurer, then gave her Since this was the annual meeting, yearly reports were given by the various chairmen. reported in good order, the committee stated.

Mrs. John Fillman, chairman of the "Cart" Committee, reported that "Liza." was doing exceptionally well. The cart, filled with all the necessities, is taken -t i-J Mrs. William Banks, th the hospita! three times a ported that the Music Committee weekBOn Tuesday it is i ace in fVie nleA olnh week. The session was opened by the group singing the hymn, "My Faith Looks Up Mrs.

Corbn gave a payer. The lesson was based on "God's Brumbaugh, Mrs. Carl Brown and Walk ith Enoch." Scripture Mrs. Ralph Noe. It was reconi- verses were presented by the mem- mended that a note of thanks be tiers.

Interesting comments were sent to Jack Strickler for the free by Mrs. Celia Baker, Mrs. pressing of the curtains. Administrator Leon I. Houck gave a short talk to the members of the auxiliary stating that he had three reasons for attending Delia Bailey and Mrs.

May Buchanan. Roll call was then held. Routine business was discussed by the group. The closed by the had the V. F.

W. Glee Club sing Christmas carols during the holiday season at the hospital. the hall for friends and the convience relatives of of the the meeting, First, to express his entire group singing, "Blessed Be appreciation to the various com- 1 the Tie That Binds." and a pray- mittees functioning at the hos- by Mrs. Celia Baker, oital- second, to Inform the i A lovely social hour was enjoyed members of the auxiliary that the i by all and a covered dish luncheon breaking of ground for the new was then served to: Mrs. Delia hospital wing would be started in Bailey Mrs.

Celia Baker Mrs Rnr-hanan Mrs. Anmp about two weeks; third, that a new obstetrical table was needed in the hospital. patients. Over S80 has been H. Jackson, chairman of rece ived from the cart during a the Entertainment Committee, reported that her group had served teas after each Auxiliary meeting.

Members of this committee are: Mrs. John Martin, Mrs. Dan Hunter, Mrs. A. L.

Brunkhardt, Mrs. Harold Grafto'n, Mrs. Bertha Schum, Mrs. Gladys Africa, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs.

W. J. Sherrard. Mrs. John Swigart, Mrs.

Isobel Simpson, Mrs. William West, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Clyde Davis, Mrs. John Smucker, Mrs.

I. N. Taylor and Mrs. Ray Richner. Mrs.

H. Ford Clark, chairman of the Fruit and Flower Committee, noted that every ward patient had received a basket lined evergreens and filled with fruit from the auxilitary at Christmas time. Each hospital tray was also decorated with a boutonnaire made by Girl Scout Troop No. 2. Flowers and Chinese gardens were the hospital, donated six which were decorated by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Chester Grove brought trees to the hospital and new ornaments and lights were purchased to trim them. The Ways and Means Committee chairman, Mrs. Lee Orthner, stated three-month period. Mrs. William Todd'is chairman of the "Cart Pushers" and her committee consists of the following ladies days they are assigned to the cart is shown) Mrs.

A. B. Walton, Mrs. Edward Burow, Mrs. William Guisler, Mrs.

John Swigart; Wednesday Mrs. George Weaver, Mrs. Chester Peterson, Mrs. Herbert Jackson, Mrs. Harold Graf ton; Friday Mrs.

William Swigart, Mrs. Bernard Snyder, Mrs. John Schock, Mrs. Harold Moss; Tuesday Mrs. H.

Ford Clark, Mrs. George Daubenspeck, Mrs. Frederic Steele, Mrs. John Martin. placed throughout F.

M. Simpson Christmas trees The substitutes Committee are: for the Mrs. Cart John Rodgers, Mrs. Karl Knecht, Mrs. Dan Hunter, Mrs.

A. F. Cady. Mrs. John Gehrett, Mrs.

Calvert N. Ellis. Mrs. Martin Heine. Mrs.

James Thompson, Miss Ida Saltzman, Mrs. B. Hurwitz, Mrs. Lenoard Poser, Mrs. David Friedman.

The Sewing Committee cnair- man, Mrs. Charles Reiners, reported that in April, 1949, Mrs. Ross Goodman of the Evangelical United Brethren Church served as chairman during which time 350 There is now $717.25 in the Dr. Buchanan Walter Orthner Fund. This new will be bought and dedicated the memory of Dr.

Orthner. The price of the table is $997.50. Houck then asked the ladies if they could make up the difference of S280.25. On a motion by Mrs. E.

L. Parker and seconded by Mrs. Reiners, the Auxiliary voted to make up the difference and the table wil be purchased as a memorial to Dr. Orthner. Buchanan, Mrs.

Annie Lath erow, Mrs. Edna Free. Mrs. Alice Anderson? 1 Mrs. Elsie Corbin.

Mrs Irene Skipper and Mrs. Nannie UC 3 lm ge articles were mended and 106 new articles were made. In May, 1949, Mrs. M. C.

Geissinger of the First Baptist Church served as chairman and 415 articles were mended and 57 new articles were made. Eighteen articles ivere mended by the chairman, Reiners, and her co-chairman, Mrs. R. D. Noe.

A total of -783 articles were mended and 163 new articles were made was held in October at which 5557.05 was realized. A project, with the committee suggesting that each member hav'e either a benefit card party, supper party or to hake and sell pies, cakes and cookies, or in some manner earn at least 52 for the hospital during the month of May, has amounted to $211 to the present time and represents the effort and cooperation of 86 members of the Auxiliary. The report of the Auditing Committee, consisting of Mrs. George Corcelius and Mrs. Oscar Irwin, was then heard.

The books of the Mrs. T. F. Miller reported that all but 62 of the cook books had been sold. James C.

Morgan reported a balance of S2.000 owed on Auxiliary's pledge to the hospital. On a motion by Mrs. C. M. Taylor and seconded by Mrs.

Oscar Irwin, the balance owed to the hospital was ordered paid. The Nominating Committee then submitted the following slate of officers for 1949-1950: President, Mrs. F. S. Mainzer; vice-president, Mrs.

R. D. Noe; secretary, Mrs. I. Newton Taylor; treasurer, Mrs.

John S. Rodgers. The slate of officers was submitted by the chairman of the committee, Mrs. F. A.

McKenzie, and Mrs. W. J. Sherrard and Mrs. H.

C. Binkley. Mrs. F. S.

Mainzef then thanked the out-going secretary, Amos Huston, and the departing treasurer, Mrs. Maurice Banker, for their fine work. Following the meeting, the members were entertained in the dining room by the chairman of the Entertainment Committee. Mrs. Clyde Davis, and her staff consisting of: Mrs.

John Smucker, Mrs. T. Newton Taylor and Mrs. Ray Richner. Delightful refreshments consisting of tea and lovely Enjoyable Family Reunion Is Held At Orbisonia Bride Of Huntingdon Man for the hospital during the period, cakes were served.

The tea table Mrs. Betty Longenecker, chair- as an attractive scene with its man of the Membership Commit- lace cloth, centerpiece of Dr. Van tee. reported -a total membership of 758 had now been attained. The total report of this committee's work will be sriven in another buttcm flanked on either side by white tapered candles.

Mrs. C. B. Miller Sunday, May 29th, 1949, was a "red letter" day in the history of the Homer Cummins family of! Orbisonia. Mr.

Cummins and his, family recently moved to Orbisonia from Fairhope, Somerset County, and now resides on the i James Snyder farm he pur-' chased. His brothers and sisters, the married members of his family, and many other relatives all gathered at his farm home for a reunion and to hold a joint "house warming" and party. A wonderful time was experienced by all present; one of the features of the day being a sumptuous chicken dinner yhich was served by Mrj Cummin" sisters. The group attending- this family dinner follow Mrs. Georgianna Hileman, Hez-shey; Mr.

and rs. Albert Whitsel and son Albert, Altoona; Mrs. Ruth Zar- gan, Pittsburgh; Mr and Mrs. James Keller and Bruce Whitsel, all of Hill Valley; Mr. and Mrs.

John Cummins, daughters Helen and LaRue of Rockhill Furnace. Also Mrs. Js ora Magown and daughter Sandra, Orbisonia; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bossinger and children, William.

Nancy, and Joe, Lewistown; Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Emerick and sons, Ronnie and Dennis, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. James Cummins and daughter Barbara, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Emerick and daughter Cheryl, and Gene Cummins, all of Fairhope, and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cummins and their children residing at the home, Arthur, Wilford, Robert, Joanne and Richard. A son, Blair, who at present is in the Marine Corps was unable to be present Engagement Of 2 Juniata Faculty Members Is Told Mr, ind Mrs.

John M. Miller ofiof the Christian Church. In 1939 Lititz, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jane, to Dr. Kenneth W. Crosby of Killbuck, Ohio.

Both Miss Miller and Dr. Crosby are members of the faculty of Juniata College. The couple plan to be married this Summer and will retui Huntingdon to reside. to A graduate of Juniata College in 1938, Miss Miller returned to the faculty in 1946 and is now assistant professor of home economics. Dr.

Crosby, who was awarded his Ph.D degree in at George Washington University this month, joined the staff of Juniata as assistant professor of history last September. Miss Miller also is a graduate of Cornell University and has studied at the University of Hawaii. Last Summer, she traveled to Europe to join a work unit in helping to dig out the rubble in a bombed hospital at Freiburg. She previously taught at Beaver Vocational High School, Wayneeburg Jr. High School, Queens College, Charlotte, N.

and Hudson Guild Neighborhood House, New York, N. Y. Dr. Crosby received a bachelor of arts degree in theology at Cincinnati Bbile School in 1937 and served several years as a minister he received a bachelor of sclene degree in education Wilmington College in Ohio. He also holds a master of arts degree from Haverford College.

Dr. CrosBy served as a chaplain' in the Army four years and served overseas in the ETO with 877th Aitborne Engineer Aviation Battalion. He is a son'of Mrs. Amma Crosby of Killbuck, Ohio. Announce Engagement Mr.

and Mrs. Robert R. DeAr- Witt of Cold Springs Road, R. D. 2, Huntingdon announce the engagement of their daughter, La- Wanda, to Lloyd Newlin 91 S.

First Avenue, Coatesville, Pa. Mr. Newlin is a student at Juniata College and also serving as pas- of the Center Union Community Baptist Church. No date has been set for the wedding. Subscribe for The Daily Newa.

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D. ARTHUR REESE, JR. Arthur Reese, Weds Resident Of Harrisburg COOL, COMFORTABLE SUMMER SPORTSWEAR For Vacation, For The Fourth or Just Around. Home Lastex Bathing Suits Big collection of satin Lastex swim and tu-o piece colors and 5.95—9.S 5 Giant striped beach towels colorful and very absorbent. 1,89 Colorful Cotton Tee-Shirts 1.95-2.95 Dozens dozens of colorful stripes and plain colors all sizes.

1.95—2.95 Miss June I. Patton of Harrisburg became the bride of D. Arthur Reese, of Huntingdon at 11:30 Friday morning, June 10, 1949. She Is the daughter of Mrs. Lois M.

Patton of Harrisburg and Monaca. Mr. Reese is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reese of Columbia and is employed at the Prismo Safety Corporation in Huntingdon.

The ceremony took place In Silver Springs Presbyterian Church, near Mechanicsburg. The Rev. Dr. J. Edward Ardis officiated.

The couple was unattended. The bride wore a street-length dress of gray chiffon, with a hat of iridescent green straw and lavender accessories. She carried a Colonial bouquet of lavender and pale yellow mixed flowers. A breakfast was held at Inn 22, after which the couple left on a trip to New York City, Cape Cod and the New England States. The bride, a graduate of Monaca High School and Moravian College for Women, Bethlehem, was employed at the Naval Supply Depot, Mechanicsburg.

The bridegroom is a graduate of the Harrisburg Academy and served five years in the Army during World War as a captain in the Ordnance Department. He is now District Sales Manager of the Prismo Safety Coroporation in Huntingdon. In three weeks Mr. and Mrs. Reese will be at home to their friends at 525 Penn Street, Huntingdon.

4-H CLUB FORMED IN SMITHFIELD Colorful cotton skirts plain colors and prints. 3.95 Get Set Now For Color- "New Look sun rlassei with ful Fourth of July Wefik- ehell trimmed. end DANKS Wonderful Sport Shorts 1,95 Fine cotton gabardine, denim tn plain and fancy colors. Shirleysburg 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the Shirleysburg 4-H Home Economics Club was held on Tuesday evening, June at 9:30 p. m.

in the Shirleysburg Recreation Hall. Kay Bard led the group in giving the club pledge to open the meeting. Minutes of the previous meeting were and approved. I Roll call was held and each girl present answered to her name by giving the name of a bird. The girls were instructed by Miss Sarah Kein, county home economics instructor on how to use the sewing machine and cut garments which they will start sewing at the next meeting, which wil! be held on Tuesday, June 21, at 9:30 p.m.

in the hall. Shirley Gilliland, the song leader, led the 1 girls in singing several 4-H songs. Games wer played later in the evening. Those present were: Wilda Lane, Sarah Kay Book. Kay Bard.

Dorothy Myers, Shirley Gilliland. Hilda Love, Marion Carl, Janet Alexander, Donna Jacks. Mrs. Walter Lane, Miss Sara Keim and Mrs. Friend.

The Smithfield 4-H Club, "You Entertain," organized June 8 at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Robert S. Clark. The club elected to have for the first year of their two- year project "Festive Family Meals" and "Snacks," the latter being studied first. Smithfield has the only club of this kind in the county.

Election of officers follows: President, Charlene vice-president, Greta Sue Durner; secretary, Geneva Hoover: game leader, Norma Green; song leader, Nancy Reihart: news reporter, Thelma Stuller. Those present were: Miss Sarah Keim, home economics instructor, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Brown, local leaders; and the members Charlene Garman and Ruth Reihart were unable to be present. Next meeting will be on June 23 at the home of Mrs.

Clark. The ladies of the Cheerful Workers Club of the Knobsville Methodist Church were entertained in the home of Mrs. Russell Foreman of near Fort Littleton Friday evening. Mrs. Foreman, the club president, had charge of the meeting which was opened with a song.

Mrs. Perry Fore then read the 85th Psalm, after which all joined in the Lord's Prayer. A duet by Mrs. Foreman and Jane Foreman was sung and the roll call followed with 17 members answering their names. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs.

Ada Stinson. Birthday gifts were given to 5 members having birthdays in May and June: Mrs. John Foreman, Mrs. Woodrow Strait, Mrs. Ada Stinson, Mrs.

Perry Fore, Mrs. John Cline. Plans were made for a picnic to be held July 17 at the Aliens Valley State Park. After a business session, the ladies held an old- fashioned spelling- bee. Then refreshments were served consisting of home-made ice cream, cake, candy and a cold drink.

Those present were: the Rev. and Mrs. Bastuscheck, Misses Lavonne Cline. Joan Cline, Jane Foreman, Linda Stinson, Carol Ann Fore, Mrs. Annie Foreman, Mrs.

Annie Cunningham-, Mrs. Laverne Stinson, Mrs! Harry Hamil, Mrs. Ralph Kerlin, Mrs. Carrie Diven, Mrs. John Cline, Mrs.

Perry Fore. Mrs. SamueJ Pittman, Mrs. Ada Stinson, Mrs. Alfaretta Berkstresser, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Chesnut and son Jimmy, Ronald Foreman, Donel Diven, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Foreman. Mrs.

A. Kepner Reveals a Secret of Strawberry Shortcake! MICHAEL CULLINAN HONORED AT PARTY A birthday party in honor of his seventh anniversary was held for Michael Cullinan son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Cullinan Saturday afternoon, June 11, at his home.

515 Seventh Street. The birthday Ls June 13th, but the party was held Saturday and was enjoyed by fourteen young people who later attended the moving pictures. The boys gathered at the home, where a large birthday cake with lighted candles'was first cut then they proceeded to Strickler's store, where further refreshments were enjoyed. Afterward, they saw the pictures at the Clifton. Those present were: John Taylor, John Biddle, Gary Mark, Ken Saupp, Pat Elliott.

Jack Berkey, Arnie Greene, Rickey Basford, Harvey Price, Tommy Walker, John Meloy, Victor, Connie and Michael Cullinan. "Mike" received many lovely gifts for his birthday CHAKI5 CORSETRY -COSTS NO AtOtf-OffKS A MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE BRAS GIRDLES FOUNDATIONS Mrs. Etta Price Mill Creek Phone 608-J-21 for four wiffi rww "super" strawberry shortcake Mrs. B. A.

Kepner serves at her home, at 19 South 25th AUentown, Pa. Yet Mrs. Kepner's secret is always uses FRANKLIN Sugar and thus gets: Franklin's "Foimws Five" Advantages l.IOO%Pur« Sugar Sugar. 2. GranulotfJ.

3. Fatf-Diuofvmg, 4. 5. Enrkhet Food fiavon. FRANKLIN Pure SUGAR CANE Sugar CO Huntingdon's Most Beautiful Store As thousands cheer, BUSKENS come fo town with a summer carnival of multi-hued fashion shoes each pair at a shout- about low price! Nationally AaVtrtlitd In Charm, Clamour and McdtmolltlU U.

M. Whites and Black: $2.98 and $3.98 Saxe's Ladies' Store Mounf Union DUDLEY CLASS HAS MONTHLY MEETING Mrs. Charles Howells served as hostess at the monthly meeting of the Gleaners Sunday School Class of the Dudley Methodist Church held in her home Friday evening. The meeting was opened by the vice-president, Mrs. Laura Sutors.

reading the scripture, followed by the Lord's Prayer. After tha reading of the records of the last session by the secretary. Mrs. Pearl Horton. a roll call of members was made each answering by i giving the title of a hymn.

Scrip- ture sentences were then read by each member of the class At the close of the business session, a delicious iunch was served to the following members: Ruth WilUins, Martha Jones. Gladys Barton, Teen Rogers. Evelyn Heaton, Mrs. Wagner. Esteila Wise, Eva Morgan, Pearl Horton, Loraine Adolphson, Pear! Hamilton.

Ethel Thompson, Mareta Black, Latira Sutors, Emma Houck, Mae Blqck and the hostess. Mildred Howells and Mrs. Mary Reed, teacher, WE HAVE A COMPLETE selection for your vacation wardrobe. FIELDS SHOPPE Mount Union VACATION VALUES FOR WEDNESDAY A. SPORT SHIRTS Take Home Some Bellcloum Hoffman's Sealtest ICE CREAM 1 pts.

for 55c A SUPER MARKET 9th and Moore Sts. 3.S8—4.95 values Odd lots. Broken sizes Short sleeves. Long MEN'S TIES REGULAR 55c STYLES 3 FOR St. Huntingdon VACATION PLAY CLOTHES MEN'S TIES REGULAR 1.00 STYLES 2 FOR 1.

GIANT SIZE BANDANA 'KERCHIEFS 27x27 Red-Blue LUGG a EDMONDS FOR VACATION VALUES.

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