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THE NEWS-HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, mo. PAGE FIVA CAMPBELL'S; One of Pennsylvania's Fine Stores SOCIETY Women' News, Personals, Club Events. ill DRESSES Bill Folds and Key Holder Combinations up to $5.00 DAGUE-BARTHOLOMEW CO. 1209 Liberty Street Franklin, Pa. Junior-Senior P.T.A.

Has Open meeting The first' meeting of the Junior-Senior High School Parent Teacher Association was held in the school library on Monday evening with 150 members present. The president, Mrs. B. T. Perry, opened the meeting and Mrs.

C. E. Hugus conducted the devotions. Usual business was transacted and committee chairmen were named. Delegates to the state convention in Erie on Oct.

1 will be Mrs. Perry, Mrs. M. C. Mayhew, Mrs.

Carl Wasson, Mrs. G. D. Decker, Mrs. R.

B. Moffett and Mrs. F. E. Bair.

The association adopted as their main project for the year a health program. Last year the local school had one of the best health reports in the state and it is hoped through continued effort the record can be kept up. To get funds for the project a silver tea will be held in the gymnasium of the school the afternoon of Oct. 25. All friends and members are invited to attend and an interesting program will be presented.

A program presented toy Mrs. B. O. Klingensmith followed the business session and discussion on "Know Our Schools Better" were given by Karl M. Russell, Gerald D.

Decker and Harry Xewell. All meetings will be held the third Monday of each month. THE CARD BASKET. UA1URIS Indodlng Secret Currency Packet nd Pocketi (ot) DupUctte House ind Car Key. 2 IS YOUR WATCH You can afford Jordan's Quality Meats mm 5 I STYLE DEMONSTRATION WEEK.

i. a A Make it a point to come in, inspect, try on. Our complete lines at your disposal: fi DRESSES Confined makes. All types. 5 COSTUMES: Botany and Juliard wools.

4 BLOUSES "Opera" and cheaper makes. SPORTSWEAR Sweaters, cardigans, etc. Black and pastel skirts. "Different." I THE LOTUS FLOWER MRS. JEANXETTE L.

McCKOSSON, Prop. 5 409 13th Street, Franklin, Pa. Telephone 672. KEEPING TIME OUR PRICES Jewelers lb. bag 19c A.

J. BARRON Funeral Director AMBULANCE SERVICE Franklin, Pa. Phone 589. Stew MEAT SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY SOCIAL EVENTS. Mrs.

Roy Snnford Entertains Members Of Grace Lutheran D.U.L.C. Class. The D. U. L.

C. Class of the Grace Lutheran Church held the regular meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Itoy Sunford, Chestnut, Street. Twenty eight members and one guest were present. The meeting was opened by the president.

Mrs. Sanford, with group singing of the class hymn, "I Would Be True," and the devotions were led by Mrs. Esley Smith. The secretary and treasurer's repoit was read by Mrs. Elmer Patton and the" regular business was conducted.

It was de cided to hold the flection of officers for the coming year in November rather than in October as in previous years. Roll call was answered with member contributing to the entertain ment with a reading or instrumental selection as her name was called. The evening was spent nlavlng Refreshments were served by the committee for the evening: Mrs. John C. Heber, Mrs.

Charles Kline and Mrs. Homer Moore and they were assisted in serving by Mrs. Harry Chap-in and Miss Katherine Haber. Mrs. T.

E. Alexander, of Columbus, 0., was a guest of the class. Evangelical Brotherhood Class Hold Regular Meeting in Parish House. The regular meeting of the Brotherhood Class of the First Evangelical Sunday School was held in the parish house Monday evening with 60 members and guests in attendance. Tiie Rev.

B. E. Coleman spoke to the group on the men's and boys' work in the clurrch. Following a short business session a program was given by Group who presented violin selections by Robert Mong, accompanied on the piano by his mother and clarinet selection by John Beck. N.

K. Anderson showed moving pictures he took on a recent trip to the west coast. Late in the evening refreshments were served and a social hour was held. Mrs. James Clark, Recent Bride is Honor Guest at Miscellaneous Shower.

Mrs. James Clark, of Oil City, former Miss Betty Strayer, of Franklin, whose marriage was recently an nounced, was honored at a party Monday evening by the members of the senior class of the senior department of the First Methodist Church held at the home of Mrs. Walter Ilutz, 1003 Liberty Street, the teacher. A miscellaneous shower was held for Mrs. Clark and she received many gifts.

Refreshments were served at one large table centered with a crystal bowl of mixed garden flowers with yellow tapers in crystal holders on either side. Favors were flower baskets made of gum drops tied with a yellow ribbon and trimmed with silver cellophane. Business Women's Club Has Regular Dinner Meeting; Plan Card Party. Members of the Business Women's Club attended a dinner mooting held Monday evening in the club. Dinner was served at o'clock to 35 members seated at four tables attractively decorated with full garden flowers.

Following dinner a business meeting was held by the president, Miss Lulu Shaw and plans were completed for the public card party which will be held at the c'uo on Monday evening. Bridge. "WOO and Chinese checkers will be in play and refreshments will be served. The committee in charge of the dinner included 'Mrs. 'Herbert Hubbel, Miss Irene Mclntyre- Mrs.

Winnie Strayer and Miss Miua Xeill. Baptist. Guild Alumni Has Meeting At Home of Mrs. De Forrest Hillburg. The Baptist Guild Alumni met Men-lay evening at the home of Mrs.

De Forrest IHllburg, 1 Edhert Street, with 21 members and four guests present. 1'he meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Burnell Campbell, and Mrs. Kay Painter led the devotions. Lesson study was conducted by Mrs.

L. E. Horth aud the year hooks were distributed. A report was given an the White Cross work. Following the business meeting a hour was held and Chinese checkers were played.

Refreshments were served late iu' the evening by Airs. Iftllburg assisted by Mrs. V. L. Haggerty and Mrs.

Clayton S. Singleton. Two Couples Celebrate Wedding Anniversary with Dinner Party. Twenty guests attended an anniversary dinner held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Hugh Mitchell. Nioklin, in honor of the Mitchells and Mr. and Mrs. William Huff, of Franklin, R- IX 1, who were celebrating their wedding anniversaries on that day. Paul Huff and Miss Bonny Mitchell were also celebrating their anniversaries on that dte.

The evening was spent socially and the honor guests received gifts. Loral Girl Announces Engagement To Oil City Boy at Family Dinner. Joseph Brzezeuski announced the engagement of his daughter, Lottie, to John Formanik, son of John For-manik, of Oil City, at, a family dinner at the home on Sunday. io date has been announced for the marriage. Mother's Friend helps bring ease and comfort to expectant mothers.

MOTHER'S FRIEND, an exquisitely prepared emollient, la useful In all condi tions where a bland, mild anodyne massage medium in skin lubrication Is desired. One condition In which women for more than 70 years have used It Is an application for massaging the body during pregnancy it helps keep the skin soft and pliable thus avoiding unnecessary discomfort due to dryness and tightness. It refreshes and tones the skin. An Ideal massage application for the numb, tingling or burning sensations of the skin for the tired back muscles or cramp-like pains In the legs. Quickly absorbed.

Delightful to use. Mother's Friend Highly praised by users, many doctors and nurses. Just ask any druggist for Mother's Friend the skin lubricant. Try it tonight. ROCKY GROVE MJXDBED K1MCH LUSHES.

1 OUT Ulan Street. Fhoae M0 a. m. to 4 m. ah Bom Nomber ltt-L.

ELECTION IS HELD BY HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES The annual election was held Mon day afternoon by three senior classes at Rocky Grove High School as follows: Seniors: (President, Raymond Wood; vice president, James Rial; secretary, Jean Worden; treasurer, Miss Helen Moore, faculty adviser. Juniors: President, William Graff; vice president, Jane Hill; secretary Jeanne Reynolds; treasurer, Miss Mil-burn T. Meeker, faculty adviser. Sophomores: President, Richard Hankin; vice president, William Bell; secretary, Ralph Baumbaugh; treasurer, Francis Sullivan, Community Gossip TONIGHT'S EVENTS: The Elizabeth Pearson Auxiliary will hold a dinner meeting at 6 o'clock in the Presbyterian, Church. The Evangelical R.

F. M. Ciass meets at the home of 'Mrs. C. T.

Anders, Parker Avenue. The meeting of the Women's Missionary iSociety of the Fox Street Church of God, scheduled for tonight at the home of Mrs. Theron Andre, has been nostponed for a week. Mrs. Isa H.

Dale, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Mary Duffield and Mrs. Olive B. Wilt, of Franklin, called Miss Zelda Ziegler, Park Street, during the week-end.

Rocky Grove school patrons are reminded that the public is welcome to attend the morning assembly in the auditorium Wednesday from 8:45 to DO o'clock. The speaker is E. C. Ramsey, an authority on European affairs, who will speak on the subject "The International Mess," Local people who have heard Mr. Ramsey speak recommend his lecture.

The price of 10 cents is asked for admittance. ROCKLAND FAIR TO BE HELD SATURDAY; MANY EXHIBITS ARE PLANNED The eighteenth annual Rockland fair will be held next Saturday, September 21, on the Rockland township consolidated school grounds. The object of the fair is given "to standardize and improve crop varieties iamd for community betterment." Numerous grades of produce will be exhibited and will Include grains and potatoes, canned goods, baked goods, dairy products, fresh fruits, flowers, vegetables, haadiwork, livestock and school department entries. The following prizes will be awarded: Quilts: Patchwork, applique, embroidered First, second 60c; third, ribbon. Livestock First.

second. third, ribbon. Calves under 6 months; 6 months to one year First, second, J1.00; third, ribbon. Poultry First, second, 50c; third, ribbon. All other listed exhibits First, 50c; second, 25c; third, ribbon.

Products must be grown on farm during season of 1940. Numbers given ito all exhibitors by Harold Potter, regsterar. Registration closes and judging be gins at 11:30 a. m. Officers of the fair association are: President, Mrs.

Jennie Burgwin; vice president, F. L. Borland; vice president H. P. Mays; secretary, George Cope; treasurer, A.

J. Morrow. Administrative committee consists of: School, Miss Laura Harley; grange, Mrs. Eliza Nelson; comimunity, Miss Inez Bell. Department heads are: Handiwork, Mrs.

C. H. Ross; canned goods, Mrs. C. S.

Smiuh; grains and potatoes, J. C. Lusher, A. J. Donaldson grounds, F.

L. Borland; school. Miss Evelyn Tidball; baked goods and dairy products, Mrs. J. U.

earner; livestock, Rolla Nelson; poultry, Ralph Stephens; potted plants, and cut flowers, Mrs. Joe Bell; fresh fruits and potatoes, Mrs. F. L. Borland vegetables, Mrs.

H. B. Cox; advertis ing, Mrs. S. B.

Ginter. REFUGEE GOVERNMENT OF BELGIUM DISBANDS VIOHV, France, Sept. 17. UP The Belgian refugee government which broke with King Leopold late in May when the King decided on a separate peace with Germany, quit Vichy quietly Monday without resigning, but abandoning their effort to govern the country from a distance of 500 miles without communlcatioiiB, contact, or authority. The members of the cabinet established themselves in small town near Vichy with Uttle prospect of returning to Belgium as long as the war lasts.

After receiving the French government's notification of its withdrawal of recognition of diplomatic representatives of all countries occupied by German armies, Hubert Pierlot, tbe exiled premier, and Paul-Henri Spaak, the exiled minister of foreign affairs. 'called a final cabinet meeting; and liberated all the ministers from their 111 ILaunmlb Lb. ft Onions -10 SPECIAL Men's Topcoats Qkn CLEANED AND PRESSED Whites Slightly Higher We Call For and Deliver. SUPERIOR DRY CLEANING COMPANY Try Any New Recipe with I TRY I WITH DETROIT l.tfDCD Close-Out of All Remaining WASH FROCKS Values to $7.95. Big Rack of all sizes and colors.

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WASHER SALE I Set of Twin Tubs Free For Short Time Only C.L.FINLEY 13TH OTTER STS. PHONE 735. FURNACES STEEL OHf. CAST IRON No Rise In Price. Lowest Price Ever.

No Down Payment Tears to Pay. BEFORE YOU BUY, CALL USf O. THURAU, Sales Mgr. 801 Liberty Franklin. Pa.

Phone 857-0 or 1B49-X. ft RAYMOND CLEANERS ll PHONE 272 LVKl WOllDNT DARE THAT RECIPE! A. P. Sutter, of Cony, was the weekend guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 'Mrs.

P. L. Callan. Mr. and Mrs.

W. J. Leisenring, of Summetville, S. are guests of the lattcr's mother, Mr-. W.

J. Mullins. Week-end guests of Miss Ze-lda Zieg-ler, 44 Park Street, Bleakley Hill included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ziegler and Mr.

and Mrs. O. H. Beck, Van. Mr.

and Mrs. Guy H. Curtis left Sum-In hu automobile Sfjn Gabriel. where they will visit their sou and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Guy U. Curtis, Jr. Mrs. M. L.

Whann, of Philadelphia, who is visiting in Franklin, and Miss Miua Xeill visited in Pittsburgh over the week-end with their niece, Mrs. E. A. Jenkins, and family. Mrs.

Marie Bumpus, Miss Letta Davison aud Miss Evelyn Davison have returned from spending the weekend in Johnsonburg with relatives. Mrs. Elma Bumpus returned with them. Mrs. Samuel Rough and children, Miles and Mary, have returned to their homo in Philadelphia after spending the past sis weeks with Mrs.

Rough's Barents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore, Elni Street, Howard Rose has gone to Mercer, where he will be pastor of the Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr.

Rose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rose, is a graduate of Franklin High School and Greenville College, Greenville, 111. He is a grandson of the late Rev. D.

15. Tobey, for many years a Free Methodist minister. STATE HEAD DENIES RIVER IS POLLUTED Sept. 17. UP Chief Engineer L.

-Stevenson of the State Department of Health said today the department has uo knowledge industrial pollution of the Clarion River which Pittsburgii official charged "wiil soon result in offensive tastes and odors in Pittsburgh's drinking The charge was njade recently by Chester F. Drake, superintendent of the Pittsburgh division of water filtration, who said "file Clarion River lias been in mi.raille condition all summer, due to lack of any reasouaWe effort to abite poUuticn in various industrial discharges along its 'banks." Stevenson said pollution conditions along the river now are wetter than they were, adding all industrial plants there now have treatment works. oil citTmInadmits taking part in fight Robert Guy Smith, of Oil City, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct and was sentenced by Al-dermau Paul F. Bedford in police court Monday evening to pay a line of $12.50 or serve 10 days in the city jail. According to the police, Smith admitted that he and Otis O.

Beebe, also of Oil City, had quarreled on Thirteenth Street and that he had knocked Beette down. Beebe suffered bruises about the head and Smith rushed him to the hospital, where he told those in charge that he had found the man on the street groaning. It waa Beebe's own car, which was used to take him to the hospital. Beebe remained under treatment until late Monday afternoon. A check-up of Smith's story resulted in his alleaed confession.

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The new section will be open for in spection from 7 to 0, no business twing transacted during those hours to ipermit t'he staff to devote all their time to escorting visitors through the new department, wihioh is located in the Ibaseraent and covers a floor space 60x122 feet. A wide stairway connects the floor and the basement floor. The 'basement space has "been remodeled: and decorated and nw lighting and plumbing fixtures, show cases and build-in wall cabinets have been installed. tsouvenirs will foe presented all ho attend the opening. A.

Silverman, proprietor of a ladies aud children's clothing store iu Wl City 17 years, will be manager of tlie Fashion Shoope's new children's and will be assisted by Mrs. Silverman. Their son, Jerome Silverman, will continue to act as general manager of the ladies' clothing department of the store. The new basement room is decorated in rose and red. The floor is covered with a new type inlaid cork combination material in rose color with a printed wHhite design.

A new ceiling has been constructed and the walls aTe lined with twilWn calbinets. Show cases are placed at intervals along the center of Hhe room. A wide stairway in ma'hogany with cork treads connects the basemeut floor and the ground floor. Fluorescent daylight type tubes will be installed, making the basement "as light as day," so that patrons can get an accurate idea of colors aud materials of the children's clothing. The new department contains a large stock of cotton and silk dresses iu addition to all types aud sizes of garments needed by the children from 1 to 14 years.

The store has also added a stock of cornets, girdles and brassiers. The ground floor department will continue to have dresses, hats, coats and other garments. The Fashion 'Shoppe has been in business in Franklin five years, three in the present location in the Liberty iStreet storeroom and two years in a Thirteenth Street store room. MATRIMONIAL. PHILLIPS-STONE.

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Stone, 20(5 Prospect Avenue, announce the marriage of their daughter, Marjorie, and Vance Phillips, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Vance Phillips, Liberty Street. DR. CUNNINGHAM HELPS IN BIRTH OF 4,000 BABES Dr. P.

E. Cunningham has attained a record unique in the medical annals of IVenango County. Last week a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Coldren, of Rockland Township.

The youngster was the baby that Dr. Cunningham helped bring into the world during the last 30 years. Mother and daughter are doing splendidly. And today, at 8:30 a. twins, a boy and a girl, were born to Mr.

and Mrs. John Corbett, of Prospect Park. The Corbetts will have two good sons at least to remember Constitution Day. yjien it comes 'round each year. This New Gas Range! You'll Gat Picture-Book Results! With magazines and newspapers full of exciting new recipes do you hesitate to try them? Are you uncertain about "how they will turn You needn't be when you have a new DETROIT JEWEL RRIIGE Its marvelous oven gives you the "Picture-Book Baking" you've been reading about in the national magazines.

More than a dozen other modern improvements' give you skill, assurance, and cooking economy in all your cooking, too! Come in and see them! IN ALLOWANCE Gas Company i r-'---- 43 PATRIOTIC JEWELRY A NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVED qJgS1 Flags, Wreaths, Eagles, Bow- Ti's white and blue ''y- stones or enameled in the 1 national colors. f. 25c to $5.00 BRITISH EMBLEM PINS Part of the purchase price goes to English War Relief Societies at $2.50 FELDMAN'S Well install this beautiful new Detroit Jewel In your kitchen $123'5 and arrange your payments on easy terms. 1,00 Others as low as. LIBERAL TRADE United Natural J-o 7 oath.

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