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The ^^\mbler Gazette iO\o* 'VOL. LXH — 43 \ AMBCER. PA.. DECEMBER 19. 1940 $1.75 Per Year in Advance, 5c Per Copy 'gazette to be issued early next week Jies|)<)ml To Four Calls During Month — Kcecive ISew Members ^ HOLD KLKCTIOJN CHURCH LEAGUE MEETS . The Ambler Gazette will be published on Monday morning I next week because of the fact that Christmas falls on the regular publication day. All publicity items, church news, notices and advertising copy must be in our office not later ithan 6 P. M. Saturday, as the j paper will be delivered on Mon- iday. I The office will be open all day Saturday, December 21st, for re¬ ceiving news and advertising copy. Tho annual meeting of Wissa- hickon fire company was held last Wednesday evening with a good attendance of members present. President William Deuchar pre¬ sided and announced that the new fire lighting machine had arrived and was now installed in the apparatus room. He furth¬ er informed the members that the new machine had been pur¬ chased from the Hahn Fire En¬ gine Manufacturing Company, of Hamburg, Pennsiyvania. It was also pointed out by President Deuchar in the absence of Chief Clarence Yost that this machine is the first of two new units which the company had author¬ ized being purchased early in the present year. When the second unit is received the efliciency of the company will be greatly in¬ creased, giving the Borougn and outlying districts covered by the company greater protection than heretofore. Election of officers was held with the following lesults: presi¬ dent, William Deuchar; vice pre¬ sident, Harry Ott; treasurer, Jesse F. Davis, secretary, VanDoran Douglass; assistant secretary. James Lewis; trustess, Paul Gar- ritt; auditors, Louis Kirk, Josei^ Hess and William Urban; chief engineer, Clarence "Vest; board of engineers consisting, of ten mem¬ bers, Albert Coitlesh, William Lewis, Paul Garritt, Louis Kirk, Homer Fluck, William Ruth, Harry Wacker, James Lewis, Raymond Fertsch, Stanley Fran^- entield. Propositions for active membership were received from Charles A. Deuchar and John L. Hansel! and from Jack Ronan for a social membership. The three were unanimously elected members of the company. Secretary Douglass announced that dues for 1941 were now due and payable and that quite a large number of members had already paid. It was further stated by Secretary Douglass that the following donations had been received: from colored residents tJf Penllyn, $54.50, in apprecia¬ tion of the excellent work done by the company in their section; (Continued on'Page 6) HOLD DINNER AT NIBLOCK'S: Form Basketball Loop at Presby¬ terian Church Meeting Twenty-one representatives of various churches in the Inter- Church League held a business meeting on Tuesday night in the Presbyterian church. The meet¬ ing was held relative to the form¬ ing of a basketball league in the community. The possibility of organizing a league in which the games will, if formed, be played on the high school floor on Tuesday and Fridays whenever the high school team is away from home was discussed. i Churches having representatives '¦ at the session were St. John's Lutheran of Ambler, Mt. Pleas-; ant Baptist of Ambler, Boehm's ¦ Reformed of Blue Bell, St. John's i Lutheran of Center Square, Cal- i vary Methodist of Ambler, Trinity : Memorial Episcopal of Ambler,; Presbyterian of Ambler and Pen¬ llyn Baptist of Penllyn. | The number of games to be | played a night, the schedule of, contests and the cost of renting ^ ~ the floor for league plays were CJiarlcs Gclhcrt, Former Aml»- Platform of the National Association of Manufacturers THE CON(;i{KSS OF AMKKICAN L\DIJSTKV. SPOASOUED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANU- FACTUKEHS ADOPTED PHE FOLLOW- ING PLATFORM OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY DECORATE FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON j Thirty-seven persons were pre- .sent at the dinner and Christmas ; party given last Tuesday evening at Niblock's Restaurant by the I Cold Point Church and Commun¬ ity Club. The tables were decor- ' ated with tapering red candles, i and carols were sung during the \ dinner. ' KriwM Miichlcili,' President of tln> Kvnsbvy and Mallistm Company is a member of the resolutions eommiltee for American Industry, iihicli is responsible for forming the folloivini^ platform. The program reflects three months sounding of nation-uide opinion by 100 of the Nation s lead¬ ing industrialists. The Ambler Chamber of Com¬ merce urges everyone to decorate his home for the Christmas sea¬ son. This year the Chamber is offering awards for the best dec¬ orated homes since in previous years colorful displays have been made on difTerent homes in Am¬ bler and vicinity. All homes in the area of one mile in any direction of the Ambler borough limits will be eligible in competing in the awards. The first gift will be $25 and the second award will be $10. Three well-known local men will TROCK on BUi3 TG DEATH REPUBLICAN MEETING Lloyd Wood To Be Republicans Guest of ' Two Trucks an<l Pasricnper Car Figure In ("ra.«li Near AmIiler BLAZE ENDANGERS HOMES One of the worst motor vehicle accidents in this section in recent A dinner sponsored b.y the Regu¬ lar Republican Organization of Cheltenham Township will be ludge the homes. Every home will iS'ven at the Melrose Riding Aca- have an equal opportunity in the demy, on December JS, to pay yggrs occurred on the Bethlehem competition regardless of its size, tribute to Lloyd Wood, chairman pjj^g gj Highland avenue, Ambler, It is not required, but persons o^' the Montgomery County Re- shortly before 5 o'clock, on Tues- who decorate their homes are ask- publican Committee. A represen- ^^y g^d resulted in the burning ed to notify the Ambler Chamber: fa^ive group of Republicans will ^„ death of one man, the wrecking of Commerce, to avoid any poss- j "^ Present. _ ^f two large trucks, considerable ible oversight. SPONSOR DINNER FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS lor High School Star, Guest S|)cak('r Pul)li(; I nviled to Altenil In¬ stallation Exercises on Monday Evenin"; among the many things discussed. Another meeting will be held! tomorrow evening at 7:30 in the i Presbyterian church to make final | preparations for the basketball! A grand tribute was paid to the league. All representatives of' Ambler high school football squiid, teams interested in having a com- I hockey team and band at one of munity league are urged to be; the finest testimonial dinners ever present tomorrow evening. ; held for the organizations. The , .^ . . , ^, ¦ dinner was given by the two ser- Bob Davis presided over the ^ice clubs of the community, Ki- business session. j wanis and Rotary, on Monday i evening in the high school cafe- GAME ASSN. MEETS I teria and was attended by 300 ' people who were all proud of the Nominating Committee Selects A^e work done by the two teams T. » J n r. -J . ' and the band. Byron Anderson As President „, , , . . • „, , ., , ,. ,. i The school cafeteria was decor- The regular monthly meeting of gted with Christmas wreaths, and the Wissahickon Field and Stream : ^ small lighted Christmas tree association was held in the Norton gtood at the top of the stairway to Downs Post home last Wednes-, the right of the main table which day night, with about 45 mem-; g^ded more color to the setting bers present. of the banquet. Each of the 34 The game committee reported tables was nicely decorated with that many feeders have been plac-, flowers. The Kiwanis banner was ed in proper pl'aces before the displayed at one end of the speak- severe weather comes. ; ers table while the Rotary banner More good-will among the far-1 stood at the other end. mers is the aim of all the as- The followinp were seated at the sociation members so that they speakers table, Elam E. Kerschner, may use the farms which will be Supervising Princioal of the Amb- stocked later. ; ler schools; Earl Baker, principal The trap shoot members have "' Aifibler high school; Heber T. paid for hal^ of the cost of erect- Meyers, coach of the football ing the shelter on the grounds at squad; the Rev. Nathanael Groton. the Loch Alsh Reservoir. The rector of St. Thomas' Episcopal building has considerably help-, church. Whitemarsh, and president ed in the success of the many ' of the Rotary club: George Davis, shoots that have taken place there, i president of the Kiwanis Club; The last shoot that was held Charles Gelbert, basket'oall coach proved to be very successfuLif* ^^^^^^burg and a member of Another trap-shoot Jill be held at' "^e Boston Red Sox baseball team; the Loch Alsh Reservoir on Sun-' ^il lam Hew.tt former member dav afternoon t "* ^^^ Philadelphia Eagles pro- President Deens thanked all the ^^'''°"^'/?''*'''''I'1^"''a.^"'V""« " many committees for their flne^^P^'tf^*^^'^^ ^* ^^^ ;^t'«"t.c ^^- ¦' fining Company; Judson Timm, I THE FUTURE OF AMERICA i '\\\e ("ongrcss of American Industry meets thi.s year |iro-. (oundly consciou.s of the dangers wliich confront the nation in ' a world lorn hy war and revolution. The American people in all walks (if life - farmer, factory worker, housewife, lawyer,; f<aleRwiimaii, executive, clerk and shopkeeper — all are deeply' concerned a.« to the future of America; the future of themselves and of their children. j Our country is challeu^rcd from aliroad. i»ut still at pea< e. ' i It is perplexed hy continuing prohlcuis within which must he I solved. Our people are united in their purpose to make theni- j selves (<o strong that their lihertics and their way of life may he I preserved. j We recognize the vital jiart that American industry must I play in i-ccuring the strength and welfare of the nation. Industry, iu the hroadcst .sense, is America at work. It i.s ; the juoduction of goods and services hy millions of men and , women working on farms, in mines, in factories, in offices, in shops. It is tlic American people themselves who make indus- 1 t^'y. They provide tiie capital, they furnish the lahor, they eon- : sumc the output. All have a vital stake in the jiroccss. Well-supported churches, well-cquippod schools, comfort- ; aide homes, iiusy stores aiul oflTice.s all depend upon husy farms, , mines and factories. The jieople, in order to maintain their standard of living, want the goods and services that industry can I juoduce. But today they arc demanding, in addition, the goods \ and services with which to huild defenses so strong that the nation will he safe against foreign aggression, i (Continued on page B 1) I FIRE COMPANY Plai To Hold Annual Party on January 24th Card The members of the Fort Wash- According to Mr. Pike, accept- damage being done a passenger ances have already been received, car and the burning of trees, from Mr. Wood, who is also a shrubs and dry grass foi* several member of the State Legislature, hundred feet around the scene. and from his colleagues from The victim was Charles Gilson, Montgomery County: Congress- twenty-eight years old, of 1914 man J. William Ditter; Assembly- Buckius street, Philadelphia. He men Howard F. Boorse, Edwin , was dead when removed from the j Winner, Charles F. Bruner, Jr., flames by Vincent Henry, another and Lambert Cadwallader; from truck driver and several volun- 1 State Senator Franklin Spencer teers. Olson had been emoloved Edmonds; from County Commis- by the Firlin Fast Freight Co., ; sioners Fred C. Peters and Foster 3228 Amber street, Philadelphia, iC. Hillegass; from John A. La- for 5 years. He was married and I fore, Jr., treasurer of the County had one daughter. ' Committee; from Robert C. Ross, Gilson, driving a freight truck, I supervisor of the county Republi- which had iust been loaded with jcan area No. 5. cement pipe from Plant No. 8 of the Keasbey and Mattison Com¬ pany, Ambler, south on the' pike, swerved to- the left into the path of an oil truck, going north, when a passenger car in front of him stopped in the center of the high¬ way to make a left turn into Highland avenue. He was throw,n from his seat into the oil which burst from the storage tank of oil truck and caught fire immedi¬ ately from exploding gasoline. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE CHORCHES10 HOLD SENIOR COLONY CLUB CHRISmSERVICES; HEARS LECTURER Plan Special Yulctidc Programs Dorothy Waldo Phillips Well- — Urge Everyone to -known Lecturer Gave ington Fire Company held their j Program To Be Held In Ambler monthly meeting on Thursday i High School evening of last week. President: The annual Christmas Carol U. G. Funk presided. A good at- j Service will take place in the high tendance of members were pre- ¦ school auditorium this evening, sent. I December 19th, at eight o'clock. Outstanding business of the \ The choruses which will take evening was the nomination of i part are as follows: A Cappela _^ ^ ^ _ _ officers for the ensuing year. U. Choir, Girls Glee Club, Boys Glee Rescuers pulled "him from "beneath G. Funk was nominated for the | Club and Junior High School the wheels of the truck atid en- office of president; W. G. Bardens | Chorus. Approximately 150 high deavored to wrap him in several for vice president; Robert Miller, : school students will take part in overcoats but his clothing was so treasurer; F. Carlton Woodward, ' the service under the direction of saturated with oil that this was of secretary; Ray Michael and Dom-1 Miss Ruth C. Manlove. : no avail. enick Mallozzi, chief; James Ot- ' Admission will be by invita- Paul D. Reifsnvder, of New Hol- tinger, assistant chief; August, tion only and no high school i land, the operator of the large Sparango and Dewey Davies,: students will be admitted. In-' oil truck owned by the Petroleum board of governors. Chief engine- vitations may be had by calling; Transportation comoany of Lan- ers will be appointed by board of the high school or from any mem- caster and containing 4000 gaUons governors. The election will take ber of the choruses, place at the January meeting. ; -, Treasurer Robert Miller report- i i ed a very small balance in the \ \ treasury after the purchasing of necessar.v equipment for firefight- ing, paying for repairs' to the, headquarters, etc. Bills amount-: ing to $40.75. HOLY NAME SOC. ELECTS The public is invited to attend installation exercises and to listen to a program of carillon music at Abington Memorial IJo.spital on Monday evening, December 23rd, from eight to eight-thirty o'clock. Christmas selections will be sung by carolers from the Hospital's School of Nursing and from the Jenkintown Bank. The carillon, gift of Mrs. George F. Tyler to the hospital and the community, will, thereafter, pre¬ sent brief musical programs daily for the enjoyment of patients and public alike. It is of the Liberty design, representing the very latest development in this type of music and is the first installation of its kind for a hospital. In present¬ ing the carllon to the hospital and to the community, Mrs. Tyler ex¬ pressed the hope that the daily program may ultimately come to be a part of the community life such as similar programs have come to be regarded in munities in this country abroad. In order to determine practicability of carillon music for a hospital, a comprehensive sur- ve.v was conducted among patients and personnel of hospitals ad¬ jacent to cathedrals and univer¬ sities now having similar carillons. In all cases, comments were very favorable and hospital patients particularly expressed their en- (Continued on Page 2) work during the year and also the officers and members for their fine co-operation. The nominating committee pre¬ sented the following nominations for the year 1941: President, Byron Anderson; vice president, Paul Williams; Treasurer, John Cassidy and a successor will be named to Secretary, Daniel Biddle. Various game pictures were shown at the conclusion of the meeting. KIWANIANS MEET head football coach pt Moravim Colleee, and Hon. J. William Dit¬ ter, the toastmaster of the even¬ ing. The evening's program opened with the singing of "America." The Rev. Robert D. Hershey, pas¬ tor of St. John's Lutheran church, Ambler, then said the blessing. The singing was led by the Rev. Paul E. Schmoyer, pastor of St. Paul's Reformed church. Fort Washington with Mrs. Robert Davis as the piano accompanist Cheerleaders Marie Mendenhall fContinued on. Page 6) I. A. C. C. MEETS com- and the AUX. CHRISTMAS WORK Ladies of Norton Downs Jr. Post Spread Holiday Cheer The Auxiliary of the Ambler LegioAjf *:ias been very busy the last fljLi weeks. Five Christmas bags ha\-e been .sent to the Naval hospital, and six Christmas boxes to the Coatesville Veterans Home, money has also been forwarded to the Perry Point Hospital in Mary¬ land, for cigarettes. A Christmas present was .sent to Miss Kath- erine Faust, a member of the Auxiliary, a patient in the Dufur Hospital and a basket has been prepared for some needy family for Christmas. A rummage sale will be held by the Auxiliary the latter part I,; January and the annual card party will be held in February- Mrs. Alexander Willox is serving her second term as president of the Au.aliary and is doing her pari ii. see that everyone has a Merr> Christmas so far as the Auxuiuiy can accomplish it. Hear Research Engineer Speak on Railroads The members of the Kiwanis i Club of Ambler met in regular sgj^^,^^^ B j Chosen" as i session at School Inn on Monday . evening with President George President Davis presiding. Abraham Yetter, The regular monthly meeting of Ambler, was present as a guest i of the Italian American Citizens' of the club. The speaker of the Club was held in the club house, > evening, E. R. Feldman, was in- Jast Sunday with President Sal- troduced by Kiwanian Ray Coia. vatore Boccuti presiding. The Mr. Feldman ,a New Yorker, is, meeting was a lengthy affair and a Research Engineer connected i elections were held for the com- with the National Association of ing year. The following men were Railroads. His topic was "Rail- elelcted for the various offices: Pre- roads and National Defense." sident, Salvadore Boccuti; Vice "Railroads are the key of Na- President. Joseph Caputo; Trea- tional Defense," states Mr. Feld-, surer, Dominick Fabiani; Record- man. One of the most important ing Secretary, Ralph Mascola; Fi- problems in any national emer-nancial Secretary, Frank Taverna; gency is the problem of massjand Manager of the club, Fred transDortation ot troops and ma-, rjprro terials and it is for this that the; „,„,,. railroads are most capably fittad. I "he following members of the Their dependability and their low ^occe team were awarded with cost are the characteristic features tickets to the annual Bocce league of the finest transportational fac-,' banquet to be held at Palumbo's tors in National Defense. Restaurant, in Philadelphia, in The next meeting of the club'' recognition of the splendid record will be held on Monday even-' ^^ey compiled last season: F. ing at 6.30 instead of on Tuesday Trunk, D. Fabiani, F. Fabiani, evening. This meeting will be ini*'- Duro, V. Leli, F. Ciliberto, P. the form of a Christmas party for'. Sparango, L. Messineo, Joseph about 37 underprivileged children. Raffele, James Bruno, R. Grazi- ano, Mat DelConte, F. Palermo, Ptflli and T. Catanzaro. The membership committee re- i Attend j TRINITY MEMORIAL ; Rev. William Filler Lutz, pastor I of Trinity Pvlemorial Episcopal Church on Bethlehem pike, has planned for a very outstanding ¦. musical .service on Christmas Eve. [from 11.45 p. m. to 1.15 a. m., I Thomas Ridington organist and I his brother, Charles, choirmaster and a very splendid tenor have . worked together on a splendid pro¬ gram which should have a large group present not only of the ; Episcopal Church but all those ! who are fond of exceptionally fine : music. ¦ Mr. Ridington, who lives in ^Lansdale, spent man.y years study¬ ing with noted organists and has perfected his art, in a manner which has made him one of the ' outstanding church organists in this section. In conjunction with , the choir, Gounod's mass, the St. Cecelia Mass, Adeste Fidelis, Halleluiah chorus, and Christmas I carols will all be rendered. Mr. ! and Mrs, Ralph Kline and Mr. : Ward MoiTet will assist. The child- . ren's service will be held the fol- ; lowing Sunda.v morning. ST. JOSEPH'S On Christmas Da.y, Snlemn High Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseoh's Church. Ambler, at 5 a. m. Theie will also be Low Masses at 7, 9 and 11 a. m. Confessions will be heard on Tuesday, De¬ cember 24th, at 3.30 and 6 p. m. and at 7.30 and 9 p. m. Rev¬ erend J. E. Coyle is the rector of St. .Joseph's Church. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN A Christmas Matins Service, based on the Nativity story ac- (Coritinued on Page 7) William McCanns Chosen as Pre¬ sident of Group St. Joseph's Holy Name So¬ ciety received communion in a Assistant Chief, Arthur Hagcr, body at the 8 o'clock mass cele- called the company's attention to brated by Rev. J. Coyle last Sun- lire hazards alleged to exist in day. The regular monthly meet- some of the properties situated on ing a(nd communion 'oreakfast Interesting Talk At the last meeting of the year, Wednesday, December 11th, the Colony Club held a Christmas i celebration. The Club rooms were : decorated with small Christmas f trees, a stained glass window, made and loaned by Mr. Willets, the Christmas greens were made [ by Mrs. Harry McClelland's Gar¬ den group, the to.vs donated by the Seniors to the Community Center and the dolls dressed by the Jun¬ iors for the Center all wore a festive atmosphere. i A Christmas Cantata, "The Babe of Bethlehem", by. Bernard I Hamblen was sung by the Colonial iTrio of Fort Washington. The members of the trio are Christine \ Kline, first soprano, Florence Wan- : ner, second soprano, and Mabel i Anderson, contralto. Alice Korn is the accompanist. i Mrs. Philip J. Lukens, chairman ¦ for drama, presented Dorothy : Waldo Phillips, well-known lec¬ turer, dramatic reader and Fed¬ eral Forum Counselor for Pennsyl¬ vania. Mrs. Phillips gave a philos- jophical talk illustrated b,v poetry i and prose, entitled "Shall We Meet ' (Continued on Page 4) Highland Avenue south of Pine town road. He stated that an in¬ vestigation here showed that soon¬ er or later the company will be faced with a serious fire among these properties. This statement resulted in a general discussion among the officials and active members following which a resol¬ ution was adopted requesting that of fuel oil, suffered injuries of the hip, elbow and knee. He was hemmed-into the drivers seat bj"* the steering wheel due to the im¬ pact and the doors were so jam¬ med that he was unable to get out until he had broken through the floor of the cabin and crawled out in that manner. He was treat¬ ed at the Abington Memorial hos¬ pital, where he was taken by the hospital ambulance, and discharg¬ ed. At al hearing later in the ioUowtd at School Inn presided evening oeiore Justice of the over by William McCann, presi¬ dent of the society. Election of officers was the main business transacted and the fol¬ lowing men were elected as offi¬ cers for the coming year: Presi- lent, Wm. J. McCanns, Sr.; Vice President, James Ricciardi; Sec- Peace V/illiam Urban of Ambler he was released under $2500 bail to await an inquest by Coroner (Continued on Page 6) an investigation be made by Fire If^ary, Charles McDaniel, Sr. Marshal of the district, Louis W. Treasurer, Ralph Mascola; Spir- Hofman. itual Director, Rev. J. F. Coyle. Joseph D. Haddon. chairman of' Consultors: Thomas A. Flana- the annual card party sponsored gan and Daniel Cavalier. Pre- by the company announced that fects: Louis Caputo, Joseph La¬ this event will be held on Friday Grotte, Nicholas Donate, Fortune evening, January 24, providing Cas.sell, Joseph Serrao, Terence the large room at the Veterans' Cassidy, Jr., .Joseph Cuce, Francis Home, Wm. Boulton Dixon Post Cahill, George CateriSano, Daniel JUNIOR COLONY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARIY Dolls Donated To North Penn Community Centre For DistrihutioU' (Continued on Page 3) Celebrate Golden V/edding \ ADJUDICATIONS A balance of principal of $53,- 575.97 in the estate of Katharine P. Lauer, Lower Gwynedd, who 'died January 14, 1940, is awarded ' testamentary trustees to pay the I income to her husband. Conrad N. Lauer ,for life. At his death, i the will provided, the residue is to be paid" ^a daughter, Ida F. i Darrow, and a son, Harry I. I Lauer. Local Woman Describes Trip Through the West and Mexico In Interesting Manner Spend Thre«! Days Visiting Yellowstone National Park — Visit Grand Teton National Park — See Colorful Scenes In the West — Pocalello a Charming (]ity Cavalier, James Ricciardi, and James Roberto. Delegates to the Archdiocesan Holy Name Union: Wm. McCanns, Sr., James Ricci¬ ardi, Charles McDaniels, Sr., Ralph Mascola, Rev. J. F. Coyle, Thomas Flanagan, Daniel Cava¬ lier, Francis Cahill, and George Caterisano. THE CALL OF YOUTH Methodist Church Group To Pre¬ sent Comedy "The Call of Youth," a comedy- drama in three acts and a pro- The annual Christmas party of the Junior Colony Club of Ambler was held Tuesda,y evening, De¬ cember 10th, at the Club house. Ridge avenue and Race street. Ambler. The spirit of Christmas was very evident throughout the meeting, which was in charge of the music committee, Mrs. Ken¬ neth Rempp arid Mrs. Leonard Drur.y, co-chairman. The Club Chorus sang several appropriate selections and lead the group in the singing of many Christmas Carols. A message of Christmas was dramatized in a pageant, "Why the logue, by Katherine Kavanaugh. chimes Rang." which was direct- will be presented by the Drama- ed by Mrs. Kenneth Rempp. The tic Society of the Calvary Meth- ^ chorus furnished the vocal music, odist church on Thursday even- accompanied by Miss Evelyn ing, December 19th, at 8.15 p. m. Marple and the following mem- in the church social hall. ; bers acted as the characters: Old In the prologue Eileen jilts \ Woman, Miss Jean MacBride; Tom and elopes with a persua- Minister, Miss Tini Jaoike; Rich ALIENS MUST REGISTER ^ The attention of all aliens is' Ported that a drive for new mem called to the fact that the official' ^^^'^ is under way and by next Alien Registration period ends "meeting a favorable increase in December 26. This registration is'members is expected. compulsory and those failing toi comply are subject to fine and j CELEBRATES 96TH BIRTHDAY imprisonment. i Mrs. Mary W. Staley, German- Alien children, under the age of, town pike, Plymouth Mee'mg, is 14, must be registered by parents; celebrating her 96th birthday. Mrs. or guardians. Alien children up-1 Staley, who has experienced only on attaining the age of 14, after I one serious illness, rises at 7 a. December 26, are required to re- m. and retires at 7 p. m. reBi.i''r-,fion°"!nH°/ "-egistration for! g^e was born at Marble Head, Anv Znl^- ^'"ger-printing. \^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ Conshohocken, Hr^.7 *?1! '" permanent ad-¦ the second of ten children, and l^T^n Scf .*• ^P"':*^'^. *° ,the' akes her home with her daugh- mr^tSn^nnH m", division, Im-1 ter, Mrs. Eiia Karr. She has been migiation and Naturalization Ser-1 „ „'idow for nearly 70 vpar«: vice, Washington, D. C, within 5 ^'dow tor nearly 70 years. days ol sucn ctiange. I —: —_ —Over 100,000 new products —He works hard who has noth- have appeared upon the American ing to do. ' market since 1900. Our party spent three days in the park enjoying the marvels and the thousand wonders ot this beautiful land. We also cnjoyetT very much "Old Faithful" and other geysers along with the na¬ tive wild life and the fine scenery. We left the park from tho south¬ ern entrance and went through Grand Teton National Park. We visited the little rustic church of the Transfiguration standing at the eastern laase of Grande Teton Range. In the rear of the pulpit is a large window, from which a full view of the mountains is most impressive. Our journey brought us to Mt. Moran where we paused to view the sunset, the snow capped peaks and the mountain side covered with purple sage and yellow brush which was truly a magic blanket of rarest beauty. We stopped at a 1 dude ranch in Jackson Hole at the foot of Mt. Moran. Here we saw a number of spot¬ ted deer which abound in this sec¬ tion and some colorful sage chi(^- ens. The sage chickens resemble our pheasants but they are larger and more colorful. Much more could be said of this beautiful country but I can only attempt to ; create in all a desire to see these wonders of the west. I Next day, which was Septem¬ ber 3rd, we left this country re- ; luctantly and traveled over Mt.. Taylor in the Teton National Park, ; into Idaho, ("Gem of the moun¬ tains"). This is an enchanted land, fresh as a clear mountain sunrise with unspoiled beauty, where western trails wend through wild rugged country. Here big game, great hunting and fishing, high- (Continued on Page 7) sive young rascal. The play ; opens 18 years later with Eileen's daughter, Anita, in love with Tom's adopted son. Bob. The two young people make a crushing discovery—Tom is jn love with Anita! In the course of events , ,. -, T,TM- „ „ Tom is mysteriously murdered. Mr. and Mrs^ Har.-y Willianris of: ^^^ .^ ^ ^^ . Lower Gwynedd, celebrated their ; fiftieth wedding anniversary at the' It is gripping and exciting as; Church of the Messiah in Gwy-: the skein of tragic evidence tight-; nedd, last Friday evening. Eighty- ens around the two central fig-i five guests were in attendance at • ures. Lovely Eileen is portrayed ; the affair. jby Geraldine Spears, dependable! Mr and Mrs. Williams were 1 Tom is played by William Mac-^ married in Newport, England, on|Neill, and dashing Avery is i December 13, 1890. They have | characterized by Ralph Davies.: lived in this section for the past; Other members in the cast are:, forty years. Both are very active Carl Randall, Mary Dickinson, and in the best of Jiealth. Mr. | Arta Snyder, Cecilia Charlton, and Mrs. Williams have two Robert Stuart, Harry Reimer, daughters, Mrs. C. O. Moore, of'Dorothy Pennington, Caroline Paoli, and Mrs. Walter Earring-: MacNeill, Gloria LaughUn and ton, of Springhouse, and son,; Jean MacNeill. Harry C. Williams, of Lansdale Mrs. Williams also has one broth- Men, Miss Gladys Knott and Mrs. John Plauder; Princess, Miss Hope Gray; Poet. Miss Mabel Ditter; Queen, Mrs. Reginald Macaulev, and King, Mrs. Thomas J. Lane,' Jr. The two children, Pedro, and Little Brother, were portrayed by Walter Calvert and his sister, (Continued on Page 5) DRAMATIC SOCIETY PLAY "Lena Rivers" Opened Before Capacity Audience Last Night The play "Lena Rivers" .spon¬ sored by the St. Joseph's Dramatic Society opened last night before an appreciative audience. The play will be held tonight and to¬ morrow night in St. Joseph's Church hall. The play is under the direction of Mr. Charles Flamini. The play has been produced by ,,. . o. i J * r special arrangement with Samuel A^:^.""'^_^^,V.^_'l':i''''^?,'.'^_''"},_'' French, of New York Citly. er, Richard Harley, of Radnor. There are six grandchildren and one great grandchild. At this very enjoyable affair Mrs .Kenneth Rempp, of Spring- house, gave several vocal selec¬ tions and Mrs. Robert M. Hallo- well, of Quakertown, presented a number of interesting readings. . the society, is directing the play. For years "Lena Rivers" has headed the list of best sellers—«- it still does. In every civilized country in the world Mary J. Holmes' celebrated novel has been read and enjoyed until it has of being in- ADDRESSES FIRST AID CORPS The guest speaker at the Am¬ bler First Aid Corps was Dr. William F. Lutz, pastor of the Trinity Memorial Episcopal reached the status Church, held in the high school eluded with the finest classics of last week. Dr. Lutz discussed literature. A cake walk antl game's followed medical hygiene for the benefit, Audiences in every part of the by refreshments featured the of the Corps. Ralph Azer of the: world have acclaimed "Lena Riv- evening's entertainment. Lansdale Corps, gave instructions ers" as the most fascinating play Guests attending the affair were at the meeting Tuesday night. , presented. from Philadelphia, Paoli, Lans- j ; dale. Chestnut Hill, Ambler,; —The higher we are placed, the —God hath sworn to lift on high Springhouse, Gwynedd and North . more humbly should we walk Wales. Cicero. who sinks himself by true humil¬ ity.—John Keble. i
Object Description
Title | The Ambler Gazette 19401219 |
Volume | 62 |
Issue | 43 |
Subject | Newspapers -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Ambler |
Description | A newspaper from the community of Ambler, Pa., this collection includes incomplete runs of the Ambler Gazette from 1897 to 1919. This is a weekly newspaper that reports news from multiple communities in Montgomery County. The local news reported in the paper is, in many cases, the only record of the development of the southern half of Montgomery County. The Ambler Gazette continues the Fort Washington Times. |
Publisher | A.K. Thomas |
Date | 12/19/1940 |
Location Covered | Ambler, Pa.;Montgomery County, Pa. |
Type | text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
Rights | https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ |
Contact | For more information, please contact the Wissahickon Valley Public Library at abutton@wvpl.org or phone: 215-643-1320. |
Contributing Institution | Wissahickon Valley Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Month | 12 |
Day | 19 |
Year | 1940 |
Description
Title | The Ambler Gazette 19401219 |
Volume | 62 |
Issue | 43 |
Subject | Newspapers -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Ambler |
Description | A newspaper from the community of Ambler, Pa., this collection includes incomplete runs of the Ambler Gazette from 1897 to 1919. This is a weekly newspaper that reports news from multiple communities in Montgomery County. The local news reported in the paper is, in many cases, the only record of the development of the southern half of Montgomery County. The Ambler Gazette continues the Fort Washington Times. |
Publisher | A.K. Thomas |
Date | 12/19/1940 |
Location Covered | Ambler, Pa.;Montgomery County, Pa. |
Type | text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
Rights | https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ |
Contact | For more information, please contact the Wissahickon Valley Public Library at abutton@wvpl.org or phone: 215-643-1320. |
Contributing Institution | Wissahickon Valley Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
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The ^^\mbler Gazette
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'VOL. LXH — 43
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AMBCER. PA.. DECEMBER 19. 1940
$1.75 Per Year in Advance, 5c Per Copy
'gazette to be issued early next week
Jies|)<)ml To Four Calls During
Month — Kcecive ISew
Members
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HOLD KLKCTIOJN
CHURCH LEAGUE MEETS
. The Ambler Gazette will be published on Monday morning
I next week because of the fact that Christmas falls on the regular publication day.
All publicity items, church news, notices and advertising copy must be in our office not later
ithan 6 P. M. Saturday, as the
j paper will be delivered on Mon-
iday.
I The office will be open all day Saturday, December 21st, for re¬ ceiving news and advertising copy.
Tho annual meeting of Wissa- hickon fire company was held last Wednesday evening with a good attendance of members present. President William Deuchar pre¬ sided and announced that the new fire lighting machine had arrived and was now installed in the apparatus room. He furth¬ er informed the members that the new machine had been pur¬ chased from the Hahn Fire En¬ gine Manufacturing Company, of Hamburg, Pennsiyvania. It was also pointed out by President Deuchar in the absence of Chief Clarence Yost that this machine is the first of two new units which the company had author¬ ized being purchased early in the present year. When the second unit is received the efliciency of the company will be greatly in¬ creased, giving the Borougn and outlying districts covered by the company greater protection than heretofore.
Election of officers was held with the following lesults: presi¬ dent, William Deuchar; vice pre¬ sident, Harry Ott; treasurer, Jesse F. Davis, secretary, VanDoran Douglass; assistant secretary. James Lewis; trustess, Paul Gar- ritt; auditors, Louis Kirk, Josei^ Hess and William Urban; chief engineer, Clarence "Vest; board of engineers consisting, of ten mem¬ bers, Albert Coitlesh, William Lewis, Paul Garritt, Louis Kirk, Homer Fluck, William Ruth, Harry Wacker, James Lewis, Raymond Fertsch, Stanley Fran^- entield. Propositions for active membership were received from Charles A. Deuchar and John L. Hansel! and from Jack Ronan for a social membership. The three were unanimously elected members of the company.
Secretary Douglass announced that dues for 1941 were now due and payable and that quite a large number of members had already paid. It was further stated by Secretary Douglass that the following donations had been received: from colored residents tJf Penllyn, $54.50, in apprecia¬ tion of the excellent work done by the company in their section; (Continued on'Page 6)
HOLD DINNER AT NIBLOCK'S:
Form Basketball Loop at Presby¬ terian Church Meeting
Twenty-one representatives of various churches in the Inter- Church League held a business meeting on Tuesday night in the Presbyterian church. The meet¬ ing was held relative to the form¬ ing of a basketball league in the community. The possibility of organizing a league in which the games will, if formed, be played on the high school floor on Tuesday and Fridays whenever the high school team is away from home was discussed. i
Churches having representatives '¦ at the session were St. John's Lutheran of Ambler, Mt. Pleas-; ant Baptist of Ambler, Boehm's ¦ Reformed of Blue Bell, St. John's i Lutheran of Center Square, Cal- i vary Methodist of Ambler, Trinity : Memorial Episcopal of Ambler,; Presbyterian of Ambler and Pen¬ llyn Baptist of Penllyn. |
The number of games to be | played a night, the schedule of,
contests and the cost of renting ^ ~
the floor for league plays were CJiarlcs Gclhcrt, Former Aml»-
Platform of the National Association of Manufacturers
THE CON(;i{KSS OF AMKKICAN L\DIJSTKV. SPOASOUED
BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANU-
FACTUKEHS ADOPTED PHE FOLLOW-
ING PLATFORM OF AMERICAN
INDUSTRY
DECORATE FOR THE
CHRISTMAS SEASON
j Thirty-seven persons were pre- .sent at the dinner and Christmas ; party given last Tuesday evening at Niblock's Restaurant by the
I Cold Point Church and Commun¬ ity Club. The tables were decor- ' ated with tapering red candles, i and carols were sung during the \ dinner. '
KriwM Miichlcili,' President of tln> Kvnsbvy and Mallistm Company is a member of the resolutions eommiltee for American Industry, iihicli is responsible for forming the folloivini^ platform. The program reflects three months sounding of nation-uide opinion by 100 of the Nation s lead¬ ing industrialists.
The Ambler Chamber of Com¬ merce urges everyone to decorate his home for the Christmas sea¬ son. This year the Chamber is offering awards for the best dec¬ orated homes since in previous years colorful displays have been made on difTerent homes in Am¬ bler and vicinity. All homes in the area of one mile in any direction of the Ambler borough limits will be eligible in competing in the awards.
The first gift will be $25 and the second award will be $10. Three well-known local men will
TROCK on BUi3 TG DEATH
REPUBLICAN MEETING
Lloyd
Wood To Be Republicans
Guest of '
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