The Mercury from Pottstown, Pennsylvania (2024)

1 or PA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1965 TWENTY -EIGHT DIAL 343-301 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, SIX BANDS TO COMPETE IN CAVALCADE Boyertown Music League Will Be Host for Event Six high school bands will be competing in the seventh annual Cavalcade of Bands to be presented Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock on the Boyertown Area Senior High school athletic field. Hosts for the event, sponsored by the Bovertown Are a Schools Music league, will be both the local junior and senior high school units under the direction of Donald J. Kuszyk and Arlen R. Saylor respectively. Both bands will present exhibition performances.

High schools competing are Northampton Are Owen J. Roberts, AllentownDieruff, Governor Mifflin, Wilson Joint and Bethlehem. Professional judging will include Lt. Col. Elmer Friedberg and Major Paul Chryst for inspection; Dennis Rittenhouse and Witman Gingrim, music; Tony Ferraillo and Bill Mitten, marching and maneuvering; chief judge William Mullen and Bud Joanson, general effects and Kenneth Pyne, commentator.

Trophies will be awarded in various categories immediately following the competition. Irvin Bittle Succumbs at 77 Irvin T. Bittle. 77, husband of Sadie S. (Weidner), Bittle, Yoder road, Gilbertsville, 1420.

Wednesday night at his home after a short illness. Born in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late win and Mary (Hartranft) Bittle. He was treasurer and general manager of Penn Valley Knitting mill, 331 East Second street, Boyertown. He was one of the founders of the mill in 1942, and was still active in the business at the time of his death. He was a member of Transfiguration Lutheran church, belonged to the men's Bible class and Federation of Men's Bible classes.

He was also a member of. the Gilbertsville and Boyertown Keystone Fire companies. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sylvia, wife of Frank Harmut, Douglassville, and a son, I. Robert, 108 Jackson road, Gilbertsville. Also a brother, Howard, Reading.

Three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Funeral 2 p.m., home, from 111 the L. North W. Reading avenue, Boyertown. The Rev.

Edgar T. Chrisemer, pastor of Transfiguration Lutheran church, will officiate. In- terment will be in Laureldale cemetery, Temple. Personals The unseasonal warm weather has provided extra beauty on the lawn of Mrs. Elwood H.

Bauman's residence, 420 East Fourth street, Boyertown, where an azalea bush is yielding pink blossoms. The scheduled time for the bush to bloom is in the Spring. Happiness iS getting a Bulova FIRST LADY Fashion's new tapered -shape set with sparkling solitaire diamond. 17 jewels. Yellow or white.

$39.95 IT'S NOT TOO EARLY! USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS SCHANELY'S "The Giftime Jeweler" 49 E. Phila. Boyertown Speaking of Manners By PATRICIA LEWIS Correct Names Should Be Used In Engagement Announcements MAIL CALL carry the name "Eleanor QUESTION: Although 1 was christened "Eleanor Louise," I've always been called "Louise" by my family and friends. My mother really preferred the name Louise everyone has called me by that name since I was an infant. The Eleanor is a family name and, since have an aunt and a cousin by the same name, I guess I was called Louise to avoid confusion.

Anyway, whatever the reason, I've just become engaged and want to know if the announcement, as well as the wedding invitations later, should Edward Deysher, Principal, Is Guest of PTA Edward Deysher, elementary school principal, was guest speaker at the Douglass Township (Montgomery) Elementary PTA meeting in the Gilbertsville school. Deysher introduced the faculty which Mrs. included Miriam three new teachers, Smith, first grade; Mary Kromo and Mrs. Barbara Johnson, both fifth grade. The principal also discussed school policies and explained that because of danger to the children the school board ordered private vehicles are allowed on school property while school is in session.

He also stated new blinker lights were installed near the intersection of route 73 and Congo road and also stressed the importance of obeying the crossing guard. The meeting was in charge of the president, Mrs. Dolores Lavelle. Devotions were led by Leroy Miller, chaplain, and reports were given by Mrs. Shirley Rumble, Mrs.

Shirley Knepp and Mrs. Marie Landis. Mrs. Lavelle announced a state convention is scheduled for Oct. 10 to 12 in Wilkes Barre and anyone interested in attending may contact her.

The 1965-66 budget was read and approved. The third grade class of Mrs. Lynn Sands was awarded the attendance banner to conclude the meeting after which refreshments were served by the hospitality committee. The next meeting on Oct. 18 will begin with a covered dish supper at 6 p.

to which the entire family is invited. The board of directors will be guests at the affair. Deaths Funerals Funeral services for PAUL D. GOTTSHALL, husband of Ellen M. (Meade) Gottshall, 34 EAST FIFTH STREET, BOYERTOWN, were Wednesday from the L.

W. Ott Funeral home, 111 North Reading avenue, Boyertown. Masonic services were conducted Tuesday evening by officers of Boyertown Lodge 741, Free and Accepted Masons: Donald W. Webb, Worthy Master; Paul Werstler, senior warden: Herman C. Miller, junior warden, and Lamar G.

Hartline, chaplain. The Rev. Clyde I. Fry, pastor of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Boyertown, officiated at the services.

He was assisted by the Rev. Dean A. Allen, pastor of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Boyertown. Bearers were six members of the local lodge: Webb, Morris H.

Deysher, Clifford R. Allem, Carl K. Gift, Paul Werstler and John R. Ritter, and two members of Hugenot lodge 377, Free and Accepted Masons: Paul M. Heering and Charles L.

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BENFIELD, Representative Ph. 367-2503 Residence: 425 East Fourth Street (all hours) Office: 143 North Walnut Street (Mon. thru Fri. 8 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.; 1 to 5 P.M.) Paul Geisler Honored for 40 Years Of Service as Odd Fellow Member Past Grand Paul B.

Geisler was honored for 40 years of Boyertown Lodge service, Independent Order Odd Odd Fellows 35 East PhilFellows, a meeting during, adelphia avenue. Geisler, who will be leaving Boyertown on Monday to reside with his son in Texas, Conroe. was presented with a 40 year lodge veterans button by Paul H. Shollenberger, past grand marshal of the Grand Lodge and also a farewell gift from the lodge by Past Grand Rodman Stahl, program committee chairman. Geisler was initiated into the order at Manatawny Lodge 214, Pottstown, 4 40 years ago and transferred to the local lodge on March of 1925.

He has always been an active member and has been pianist of the lodge since he joined the order, being official pianist for regular meetings, degree work with the local degree team, and also for the drill team which has received special recognition at rallies and conclaves throughout the Middle Atlantic states. A COVERED dish supper was served prior to the business meeting when nominations for A new slate of officers were conducted by Noble Grand Amos Osman Jr. The nominations included Stuart Reinert, Noble Grand; Harold Schoenly, vice Grand; Robert Morrell, member of the Relief committee: Roy C. Kindig, recordsecretary; William Bauer, financial secretary. Also Edwin J.

Eisenhart, treasurer; Robert C. Graber, trustee; Shollenberger, repreresentative to the Grand Lodge; Stahl, representative to the Orphans Home; Daniel P. Heller, representative to the Aged Human interest wins. money if you telephone good story material to The Mercury. 2-PIECE EARLY AMERICAN LIVING ROOM SUITE By ROWE in the New Popular Straw Color.

Foam Rubber Cushions. ONLY $289 LOW PRICES EVERY DAY KUSER FURNITURE 146 S. Reading Boyertown Open 'til 9 P.M. Phone 367-2491 Home; Mark Stahl, musician; Gerald Richard, custodian; Edwin J. Eisenhart, degree master: Shollenberger and Graber, assistant degree masters, and Titus.

L. Johnson, drill master. Boyertown Classified Card of Thanks GOTTSHALL We wish to thank relatives, neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness shown, tor sympathy extended and the beautiful floral tributes at the funeral of Paul D. Gottshall. The FAMILY.

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Sales Service, 24 E. Phila. Phone 367-2535. Notice 7 NOTICE Due 10 illness, will be unable to serve my produce route until further notice. LeROY A.

BRUNNER Legal Notices 11 Estate of Albert B. Leidy, late of the Borough Bo Boyertown, Berks deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having legal claims, to present the same without delay to Ruth W. Jafolla, 109 W. Philadelphia Boyertown, Pa.

The National Bank of Boyertown, Boyertown, Executors. Or E. Kenneth Nyce, 215 E. Philadelphia Boyertown, Pa. Help Wanted- -Female 32 OPERATORS For Komet Machines on 2nd and 3rd Shifts Paid vacation holidays, complete free insurance covering life, hospitalization, surgical, to accident and sick beneApply GREAT AMERICAN KNITTING MILLS, INC.

BALLY, PA. Articles for Sale SHOES RUBBER FOOTWEAR for the family. PF JET Gym Shoes. 29 E. Phila.

Phone 367-3111. HARING'S Shoe Store. Unfurnished Apartments 3 ROOMS BATH. Adults only. Call 367-3642 Miscellaneous for Rent 71 SHINGLED building with garage, 2nd floor also.

Ground level. Suitable for commercial storage. Call 367-2227. Ladies' Seamless 2 pr. Nylons 17c 99c-Cannon Seamless and Seamless Mesh Nylons pr.

19c. Textured Over The Knee Stretch Stockings pr. $1.25 Plus Green Stamps BERKY'S VARIETY 230 E. Phila. Boyertown FREED'S SUPER MARKET RT.

663 and SWAMP PIKE PORK SHOULDERS for Roasting lb. 39c CENTER SLICES SMOKED HAM lb. 97c OUR OWN MAKE COUNTRY SMOKED SAUSAGE lb. 75c Our Own Make RING BOLOGNA lb. 69c Our Own Make SCRAPPLE lb.

25c CHOPPED MINUTE STEAKS lb. 85c KNORR'S SOUP MIXES 2 pkgs. 65c SPRY VEGETABLE SHORTENING large can 69c MONTCO SLICED PINEAPPLE 2 20-02. cans 59c HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP 5 bots. 14-oz.

$1 KLEENEX FACIAL TISSUES un 200 boxes size MONTCO WHOLE Your Choice WHITE POTATOES BAY BIRD TOMATOES SAXET SWEET PEAS VALLEY FORGE CRUSHED GOLDEN CORN CO 16-oz. $1 cans SUNSHINE HI-HO CRACKERS 10-07. 49c MONTCO FROZEN FRENCH FRIES 2 16-oz. pkgs. 49c MRS.

PAUL'S DEVILED CRABS 2 6-oz. pkgs. 79c OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRY JUICE qt. 45c CREAMETTES ELBOW MACARONI 2 boxes 16-oz. 43c PLANTER'S COCKTAIL PEANUTS 3 $1 cans KRAFT'S JET PUFFED MARSHMALLOWS 2 pkgs.

35c Lea Perrins Worcestershire Sauce bottle 33c KING SOUR New Non Butter Fat SOUR DRESSING pint 25c HOURS: Wean. A.M. 10 P.M. A.M to Sun. 9 A.M.

to Noon Louise" or just "Louise." prefer the latter, if this would be correct. E. L. P. ANSWER: full name, "Eleanor Louise." should used both in the engagement announcement in the newspaper, and on.

invitations and announcements sent out for your marriage. QUESTION: I recently switched hairdressers. and just discovered woman who now does my hair does not own the shop, but is the manager. Thinking she was the owner, I did not tip her on either of the two occasions I went to her. Should I tip her in the future, or is a manager to be considered the same the owner and not given anything in addition? I'd appreciate your help.

MRS. R. W. ANSWER: Unlike shop owner who reaps the profits and is not tipped, a shop manager is a salaried employe and. like the other personnel, should be given something extra.

The amount depends on the custom in your area and how much service she gives whether she shampoos and styles your hair in addition to a set. QUESTION: I've been invited to a cocktail-buffet at six in the evening. Since I work and will not be able to go home to would a suit or an. afternoon dress be proper for a party of this type? K. V.

ANSWER: A -tailored suit or a simple afternoon dress -it doesn't have to be low-cut or very would be appropriate, especially view of the hour and the fact that many of the guests will be arriving straight from offices and prob-, ably won't be wearing dressy cocktail outfits either. While Mrs. Lewis cannot undertake to answer individual letters, she will use readers' questions in her column whenever possible and when they are of general interest. Address your letters to Patricia Lewis in care of The Mercury. Steer Has Horns, Boy Hears Them OGALLALA, Neb.

A A young cowboy in the National High School Rodeo was having a tough time wrestling a steer to the ground and the protesting animal was bellowing loudly. "He's having such a tough time, wonder if that steer has horns?" a spectator commented. Responded 4 year old Mark Anderson of Lincoln, "Oh. yes, he has horns. I heard STRAWBERRY EATERS In strawberry season, box tur.

tles gorging on fresh fruit often become so fat that they cannot close their shells. GUITARS Instruction Sales Trial Course for Beginners GREEN'S MUSIC Store Studios 39 Reading BOYER TOWN, PA. 367-2725 (Continued From Page One) of 89 and Wednesday may have been so hot it short-circuited the thermometer. The official weather device in Pottstown recorded an 88 at 3 p. and at that mark it stayed until after 5 p.

although people who had "to suffer through it swore it felt like 95. Where air conditioners weren't turned back on earlier, they were frantically flipped to "polar output" Wednesday. WHEN'S IT going to end? That question was on everyone's fevered lips. The U.S. Weather bureau advisory early today says it will be clear and warm overnight with a low around 70.

Even this would be a measure of relief after it stayed at 77 and failed to drop lower Wednesday morning. Autumn Arrives in Burst of Heat After Summer That's Called 'Cool' Autumn officially made its way into Pottstown today, but from the feel of things didn't bring any frost for the pumpkins. This unseasonable weather brings the notion to mind it was hot all Summer, but the weather man disputes it. to records, it According, degree below normal each day since Summer began at 9:56 a. m.

June 21. Fall bowed in at 2:06 a. m. today. The average temperature for June, July and was 73.6 degrees, approximately a point below the average for each.

month on a year to year basis. BUT TODAY'S weather doesn't attest to it, and swimming pools and lakes in the area prove it. At Hopewell lake at French Creek State park the bathing area closed officially on Labor day. on Wednesday swarms of heat dodgers hit the water at their own risk. There were no life guards.

At Montgomery County park, Green Lane, no one went swimming, but the business office was busy all day answering calls from persons wishing take a dip. The county park also closed its swimming facilities on Labor day. Beulah Land. Sanatoga, a private swimming club, had its pool full of youngsters Wednesday, trying to extend Summer past its official end. THE HOTTEST day of Summer was logged on June 25.

four days after the season became official. It was 94 degrees. The coldest temperature recorded over the Summer fell on FOR TOUGH JOBS! STAR BRAND SERVICE SHOES $11.95 Marinas 29 E. Phila. Boyertown OPEN TUE.

AND FRI. NIGHTS FALL HANDBAGS by Jaclyn Look to Jaclyn for the look you love the sure lines the new textures the new colors the fine craftsmanship. 4.99 Store Hours: Daily 9:30 5:30 Except Friday Other New Bags 2.99 Le 367-2480 BROOKE MEAT PLANT Meats" OUR OWN CURED (Sliced) DRIED BEEF BACON (Sliced) Pkg. 40c lb. $1.39 LIVER PUDDING FRANKFURTERS lb.

2-Ibs. FROZEN FOODS FROSTY ACRES FROSTY ACRES GREEN PEAS LEMONADE b. Pkg. 6-oz. 5 for At WASHINGTON HOUSE on Route 100 Bechtelsville Call 367-9530 OPEN WED and SAT.

9 A.M. to 6 P.M. THURSDAYS FRIDAYS, A.M. to 9 P.M. SUNDAYS, 9 A.M.

TO NOON This sleep-wrecking mark was the hottest night since Aug. 7 and the second hottest of the whole Summer on Summer's last morning. It will be mostly sunny, hot and humid today with some early morning fog, and a high near 90 again. Partly cloudy, warm and humid weather is expected tonight and tomorrow, with another high near 90. The weatherman is calling for relief in the form of thundershowers early Saturday, but that is what he was saying back at the beginning of the week and it never came to pass.

There's no legend to cover it, but Summer is going out the same way it came in with a heat wave from June 20 through 24. August 30. when the mercury dipped to 53 degrees. Not only did weather perts term the Summer cool season, they also pegged it as a dry Summer with frequent showers which did little to saturate the dry earth. It rained over one third of the time.

That is, Summer was made up of 94 days and it rained on 34 of them. The total precipitation for the period was 11.21 inches. The expected rainfall is over 12 inches. Weather predictors and agricultural authorities say the drouth conditions hich were experienced in the Pottstown area through the Summer were caused by a lack of land rains. For instance the only worthwhile rain from the farmer's and grass lover's standpoint fell August 1 and 2.

The accumulation was 1.98 inches. On August 22 there was a thunderstorm which dropped 1.40 inches of rain from the clouds, but the majority washed away into gutters and streams leaving little left for the fields and The windiest day of the Sumla mer was August 28, with wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour. With the hot weather around today, there is a chance the cool Summer may be averaged out by a warm Fall. But the heat will have to continue for some time if this is to become fact. We Invite All New Brides- To-Be To Enroll On Our Bridal Registry Wedding for Brides Register.

Our Bridal Registry Now Includes Pearl Christman Oct. 23 (To Wed David Taff) KARVER FRY TOY and GIFT SHOP 128. E. Philadelphia Boyertown 367-2564 Blast Debris Damages Two Homes in Area Debris dislodged by blasting Wednesday night at the site of the Route 422 bypass damaged two Green Lane road homes, Lower Pottsgrove police reported. Harry Chrusch, township police chief, said the homes of Raymond Schlichter and Leon Smith, both along the edge of the bypass right of way, received roof damage in the series of blasts.

According to Mrs. Smith, damage mounted to several hundred dollars at the two homes. She said some of the estimated 20 rocks which landed on her property weighed as much as 150 pounds. She added she was nearly struck by one which came through her porch roof. The blasting is being performed for the bypass general contractor, Wilson Construction company, Wilmington, Del.

SAVE $2 WHEN YOU BUY TURF BUILDER AND (Scotts. SEED 1 HOME Center Boyertown-367-2126 Schwenksville-287-7841 Ritters "WHERE MARKET TOGETHER' 367-2251 300 E. PHILA. Avenue We Are Large Enough to Serve You Small Enough to Appreciate You Gold Medal Flour 5-lb. bag 49c Creamettes Macaroni 2 7-oz.

pkgs. 27c Monico Pineapple Juice 3 46-oz. cans 89c Monico Sliced Pineapple 20-oz. 59c Tea Mix jar Ketchup bottles Tetley Instant 3-oz. 65c Heinz Tomato 5 14-oz.

Giant for $1.00 Spry 42-oz. Hershey Bars. Shortening can 3 15c Montco Valley Forge Crushed Pickles jar Corn cans Country 15-oz. 25cl Golden 16-oz. 49c Lean Loin Center Cut End Pork Chops Pork Chops lb.

89c lh. 69c Tender Cubed Beef Steaks lb. 79c Beef Bologna Store Sliced lb. 49c Our Own Make Fresh Sausage lb. 65c Tender Beef Liver lb.

39c FARM FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES Seedless White GRAPES lb. 19c Pascal CELERY lg. stalk 15c Solid Pennsylvania CABBAGE lb. 5c Free Delivery Of All Orders $3.50 Or More We Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities NONE SOLD TO DEALERS Open Thurs. and Fri.

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