VI ill rs, ill /il- by: 1th ds, ry th- ol- er- T'S. vill. rs. ind ch- im,’ Irs. am IT, Irs. ohn rau, OrOo- ren: han Orn: - all ited dist a ; } E Mrs. Area Churches CENTER MORELAND CHARGE Rev. Larry Saxe Rev. Winfield Kelley SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Beaumont Elder Morris Rossier PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCOPAL Rev’. John Prater, Rector PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Andrew Pillarella DALLAS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Robert Sheehan SHAVERTOWN METHODIST Rev. Robert D. Yost ALDERSON METHODIST CHARGE Rev. Robert W. Harris- Sweet Valley Rev. Jack Cooper, Pastor DALLAS BAPTIST CHAPEL Eastin Star Building, Dallas Rev. Riley George HUNTSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Paul C. Duncan TRUCKSVILLE METHODIST Fa C. F. Gommer Jr. PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FREE METHODIST Rev. Grove Armstrong HUNTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Ruth L. Underwood CARVERTON CHARGE Rev. Donald J. Schalk ST. THERESE’S Rev. John P. Walsh, Pastor Rev. Paul J. Flynn, Assistant Pastor GATE OF HEAVEN Msgr. Francis A. Kane Assistant Pastors Rev. Thomas A. Flynn - Rev. Thomas V. Banick OUR LADY OF VICTORY ST. FRANCES X CABRINI Rev. Charles F. Mulrooney Pastor GLENVIEW PRIMITIVE Rev. Andrew Derrick EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Harveys Lake Rev. Forest Nelson ‘COMMUNITY CHURCH (Shavertown Elementary School) Rev. B. Kirby Jones OUTLET FREE METHODIST Rev. Milton Frantz NOXEN GOSPEL TABERNACLE Rev. Alton Johnson EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH Rev. John D. Bohush ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN Rev. William C. Bispels ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN Noxen BOWMANS CREEK FREE METHODIST Rev. Harold E. Bassett LEHMAN METHODIST CHARGE Rev. Winfield Kelley obituaries MRS. EtizaseETH D. Sgory Mrs. Elizabeth’ D. Scott of Hildebrant Road, died April 15 at Nesbitt Hospital. She had been il} for some time. A #yative of Edwardsville where! she spent her earlier years¥ishe had lived in Dallas since 1931, and was an em- ployee at Natona Mills. Church affiliations were with Dallas. United Methodist. She belonged to Ladies Independent Order of Reindeer, Wilkes- Barre. She leaves her husband Paul ; a daughter, Mrs. Peter Pom- bay, a brother Albert Davis, and a sister Mrs. James Jones, all of New York City. Burial was on Friday after- noon at Maple Grove, Rev. Robert Sheehan conducting ser- vices from the Disque Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ed- ward VanHorn, Frank Scott, Rosser Cook, Jack Cook, Rus- . sell Siley and Joseph Mackulis MRS: WSENNIE BOSTON | Mis! Jennie Boston, long- itime resident of Ricketts Glen, will be buried on Friday at Bethe fHill, following services cond Med by’ Rev. Oscar W. Saxe from the Bronson Funeral {Home. Friends may call Thurs- day night, 7 to 9. | Mrs. Boston, 85, suffered a fatal heart attack April 22, in ithe home where she had by preference lived by herself, {doing her own housework. ‘She was born in Unityville, { daughter of the late Samuel and | Catherine Wooliver Roberts. . {Residence in Ricketts Glen had {covered a span of 67 years. { ‘She and her husband Eugene observed their 66th wedding anniversary on November 22, ; 1966. Ar. Boston died the fol- | lowing October. Boston was active in church work and community affairs as long as health per- { mitted. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. A daughter, Mrs. Thelma Culp recently retired from the Lake-Lehman , school faculty, | lives at Ricketts Glen. There is a son Warren Boston, of Pikes Creek, two grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. EARL BEAHM Earl Beahm, 78, . long-time resident of Noxen, died April 18 at Veterans Hospital. Mr. Beahm was a native of Lopez, son of the late Nelson and Elizabeth Getz Beahm. He was a veteran of World ~War I, serving in France dur- ‘ing that conflict. For 31 years he was employed by Armour 3 Leather Company in Noxen, re- tiring in 1956 ‘before the Tan- nery closed its operations: He leaves his widow, the former Fannie Derhammer of Luzerne; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Boise of Idetown, a son, Earl Beahm Jr., of Noxen; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; a sister, Mrs. Edith Smith, of Noxen. Burial was Tuesday in Orcutt Cemetery, Rev. Ruth Under- wood, former pastor of the Alderson Methodist Charge, now pastor at Huntsville, of- ficiating from the Bronson Fu- neral Home. BYRON M. MITCHELL Byron McDonald Mitchell died April 15 at his home in Elmcrest after a prolonged ill- ness. Burial was in the family plot in Syracuse, N.Y. He was a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma, and was educated in the public schools. He was a graduate of Kingfisher State College, Oklahoma. Before moving to Dallas 20 years ago, he had lived in Syracuse, N.Y. He was associated with the engineering and mechanical department of Wilkes College. He leaves his widow, Ivah Hall Mitchell ; a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Seiter of Syracuse, and two grandchildren. The Disque funeral home was in charge of arrangements. new church new pastor LLOYD LARKIN The newly formed Baptist Fellowship of Noxen has as its minister Lloyd Larkin. The group meets in the build- ing once occupied by the Noxen Gospel Tabernacle. Lewis J. Manwarren, survey coordinator and Bible teacher, states that a fundamentalist church has been the desire of a number of people in the com- munity. The Baptist Fellowship has therefore been set up for the purpose of training and de- velopment. The building is on Route 29 in Noxen. Services on Sunday are: Sun- day School at 10, worship at 11, Bible study at 7:30. On Wednesday at 7:30 there is a prayer service. Mr. Larkin is a graduate of Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit. silver leaf Easter party The annual Easter Party of the Kunkle Silver Leaf Club was held at the Franklin Tea Room, Shavertown, Tuesday, April 15. The following members and guests attended: Mrs. Arline Updyke, Mrs. Dorothy Dodson, Mrs. Mildred LaBar, Miss CLARENCE L. CRAGLE Clarence L. Cragle of Muh- lenburg died April 17 at Nesbitt Hospital where he had been ad- mitted one week earlier. He was 74 years old. He and his wife, the former Margaret Mec- Michael, had planned to ob- serve their Golden Wedding April 23. Mr. Cragle was born in Union Township, son of the late Eugene and Mathilda Search Cragle. He and his father operated a general store in Muhlenburg for 30 years. He also ran a farm, and drove school buses in Union Township. He belonged to Muhlenburg Methodist Church, where he was a trustee, and the trea- surer of the Men’s Bible Class. He was a veteran of the first World War, entitled to the honor of having his casket shrouded in the flag of the United States of America. He leaves his widow; a daughter Doris, at home; a son Glenn, of Muhlenburg; one grandson; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Young Cragle, Shickshinny RD. Rev. Robert Stephens con- ducted services Monday after- noon from the Bronson funeral home. Burial was at Elan Memorial Park. Assisting Rev. Stephens was Rev. Oscar Saxe. AAT i FS —/ ES MAASAI Loveshines™ hollows. $2.25. Hall's 675-1191 Area’ | come in shiny shades to contour and color your face and all your kissable little curves and Pharmacy ‘Shavertown, Pa. “The Largest Pharmacy In The Back Mt. Open daily and Sun. 8 a. m.—10 p. m. (98 hrs.) J. J. Fedock, R.P..... E. W. Hall, RP... .. L. J. Elliott, R.P. BESO ES MEW, 674-9161 THE DALLAS POST, APRIL 24, 1969 Good News Clubs complete Good News Club in the Back Mountain are just about to wrap it up for the year, except for the two campin weeks at Melody Park. The dates are July 14-18 and July 21-25. Sponsoring organization is Child Evangelism Fellowship of Luzerne County. On Friday, April 18, the last of a week of meetings was held at Lehman Fire Hall, with the Junior Choir of Edwardsville ‘Welsh Baptist Church taking part. Meeting had been held in Kingston, Wilkes-Barre, Muhlenburg and Nanticoke with special music at each meeting. The speaker was Miss Ruth Schwenk. Good News Rallies are part of the Let’s All Pull Together program. Back Mountain schools have arranged for release time for Bible study sponsored by the organization. Children in the Lehman area meet at the fire hall under guidance of Mrs. George Ger- mick, Mrs. Roy Moss, Mrs. Bessie Meade, Mrs. Earl Mec- Carty and Mrs. Charles Se- ward. In the Laketon area classes have been held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gar- inger. Audrey Brodbeck and Mrs. Wayne Smith are teach- ers. Roannah Shoemaker, Mrs. Jen- nie Miers, Mrs. Myrtle Hess, Mrs. Lena Martin, Mrs: Eliza- beth Hess, Mrs. Ann Weaver, Miss Marie Spencer, Mrs. Lana Birnstock, Mrs. Virgie Elston, Mrs. Agnes Elston, Mrs. Ruby Miers, Mrs. Ella Brace, Mrs. Florence Hoyt, Mrs. Ethel Shaver, Mrs. Marian Parrish, . Mrs. Edith Weaver. There will be no regular busi- ness meeting in May, but mem- bers will serve refreshments on Election Day, May 20, at the Kunkle Fire Hall. Members are requested to bake pies and leave them at the hall on that date. VARIAN FELTER Varian Felter, 52, suffered a heart attack Saturday morning at. his home in Center More- land, and was pronounced dead on arrival at General Hospital. A native of Center Moreland he was employed as a ma- chinist at the Singer Corpora- tion in Trucksville, formerly Dallas Engineers. He belonged to Center More- land United Methodist Church. Surviving is his widow, the former Geraldine Williams of West Pittston. There is a daughter, Sandra, of Center Moreland; a son Donald, at home; and a brother Carl Fel- ter, of Falls. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Larry Saxe, on Monday afternoon from a West Pittston funeral home. Burial was in Marsh Cemetery. program Good News Clubs in the Dallas area have as hostesses and teachers Mrs. George Bit- tenbender, Sharon Yellitz and Geri Spencer, Mrs. Robert Law, Florence Garrett, Betty Ross and Joy Wickard. Fernbrook: Beatrice Martin, Hunlock Creek: Mrs. Lee Dod- son. Applewood Manor: Audrey Brodbeck and Mrs. Paul Was- serott. Orange: Mrs. Raymond Rozelle. _ Glenview Primitive: Stanley Karuza. Mrs. PAGE NINE homemade soup twwO graduates a sale feature The Ladies Society of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Noxen, will sponsor an old- fashioned soup and bake sale Thursday, May 1, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Church parish hall. Homemade soup and crackers, wimpies, dessert, coffee and tea will be featured items on the menu. Soup will also be sold by the quart if containers are pro- vided. On that day Wimpies will be taken to the school and will be sold for a quarter apiece. Orders should be in to the teacher before April 25. to honor pastor, Rev. Yost The congregation of Shaver- town United Methodist Church will honor Rev. Robert De- Witt Yost as he begins his 20th year of service. A testimonial dinner and pro- gram has been scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Dallas Senior High School. Reservations for the affair may be made with Mrs. Ted Meixell, Mrs. John Dloeber, Frank Paczewski or Mrs. John Ferguson by May 5. Dinner chairman is Mr. Paczewski. Rev. Yost was assigned to -Shavertown in 1950 and began his dynamic leadership result- ing in a sustained growth of membership and facilities. Church membership has more than doubled during this period of 19 years and numbers nearly 1000. Anticipating the needs of the future, Rev. Yost began a fund in 1955 for volunteer contribu- tions to a building fund. The generous response and rapidly increasing attendance at church and Sunday School inspired a decision to enlarge the sanc- tuary and erect an educational building. In 1957, a three year building campaign went into operation. MRS. MILDRED DAVIS Mrs. Mildred Davis, 70, resi- dent of Lehman for the past’ three years, died April 20 at General Hospital. The former Mildred Webber was born in Vernon, graduated from Edwardsville high school, and lived in Kingston and Forty Fort for most of her life. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Jessie D. Hagenbaugh, of Leh- man; a son John W. Davis Jr., of Montrose; three grandchil- dren; two brothers: Earl F. Webber of Ickesburg; and Ed- mund J. Webber, Idetown. Burial was at Cedar Crest Wednesday afternoon, follow- ing services conducted by her pastor Eugene Wood of Moun- taintop, assisted by Pastor Morris Rossier of Tunkhannock from the Harold Snowdon fu- neral home in Shavertown. Until After It Is Erected. For Your Convenience - reso ronesrorssriomssnnred IF YOU PLAN --- to purchase a MEMORIAL, allow us to prepare it NOW! We guarantee to have it installed before MEMORIAL DAY. You Pay Nothing NOW IS THE TIME--- to take care of your CEMETERY NEEDS ! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. SUMMIT HILL" MARBLE & SRAMIE C0. INC. DISPLAY: LUZERNE - (BETWEEN O'MALIA LAUNDRY AND CONTINENTAL INN) LUZERNE, PA. William R. Petro, Manager DALLAS HIGHWAY Phone: 287-7140 Bishop Fred Corson attended the ground breaking ceremony on April 27, 1958. Construction began in September and on January 17, 1960, the consecra- tion and dedication of the Rose Windows presented in honor of Rev. Yost was held. Cost of construction totaled $186,000. The 75th anniversary of the church was observed in March 1965. During this period the position of Director of Christian Education was provided to meet the growing need for cor- relating this important phase of Christian growth. The Couples Club, another activity begun by Rev. Yost, has been a dynamic part of the church and will play their role by planning and developing x the program for the testi- monial. Everell Chadwick and Dr. Robert Mellman are serving as co-chairmen of the testimonial. George Jacobs, Eloise Meixell, Traver Nobel, Frank Paczewski and Thomas Wallace complete the committee. Ruggles WSCS The WSCS of Ruggles United Methodist Church held its monthly meeting April 17. A Rummage Sale is planned ior May 23: and 24, hours {rom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a bake sale on the 24th. Please contact any member if you have any rummage. for Landis’ DR. JOHN LANDIS II The John N. Landis family of Oak Hill, look forward to a busy weekend on May 25 and 26. John N. Landis II, eldest son, will receive his Doctorate de- gree in Medicine from Temple University School of Medicine on May 26. He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society in his senior year. He graduated from Lake- Lehman High School with hon- ors and completed his pre- medical courses at Penn State University. He will intern at Springfield Medical Center, Springfield, Mass. He is married to the former Ellen Kneis of Bethlehem, Pa., ALAN R. LANDIS who received her B.S. degree from Penn State University. Alan R. Landis, second son, will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College on May 25. He was elected to the National Phi Gamma Mu social science honor society; Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Men’s honorary mu- sical society; and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, social fraternity. He plans to enter the Intern Program at the graduate school of Temple University to re- ceive his Master's degree in Education. 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