RRs OP 0 QAO Q@ wu 7 0 © = 08 oO Fos «nw wu = B32 J) ed Sc | | a Si ST oe TE Area C hurches CENTER MORELAND CHARGE Rev. Larry Saxe Rev. Winfield Kelley SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Beaumont Elder Morris Rossier PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCOPAL Rev. John Prater, Rector PHSSBYTERIAN 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 ‘Eastern Star Building, Dallas Rev. Riley George Y HUNTSVILLE "CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Paul C. Duncan TRUCKSVILLE METHODIST Rev. C. F. Gommer Jr. 4PARK NEIGHBORHOOD 7 FREE METHODIST Rev. Grove Armstrong HUNTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Ruth L. Underwood CARVERTON CHARGE Rev. Donald J. Schalk ST. THERESE'S J 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. ELIZABETH ROSS Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, White Birch Trailer Ranch, Dallas Township, died Friday, May 16, in: Nesbitt Memorial Hospital of injuries suffered in a collision two hours earlier on Route 118 ang East Center Hill Road, D#Nes. Irs. Ross was born in MMasic, the former Elizabeth Sharrow, and was graduated from Lehman High School in 1941. She resided in the Back Mountain area most of her life. She was a member of Glen View Primitive Methodist Church, Fernbrook, and the Ladies Bible Class. Her husband, Arthur, died in 1952. Surviving are a son, Gary, at home; sister, Mrs. Sterling Barnes, Lehman Township; brother, Edward, Schuylkill Haven. The funeral services were held from the Bronson Funeral Home, Sweet Valley, Monday, May 19, with the Rev. Andrew Derrick officiating. Burial was in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Niramont. MRS. MARGARET KOONTZ Mrs. Margaret B. Koontz, 68, widgw of Samuel H. Koontz, 927 Perrin Ave., Shavertown, died Saturday, May 17, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born at Renovo, she lived at Staten Island, N.Y., most of her life. Upon her retirement six years ago she came to Shavertown to reside with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Hall Jr. She was a graduate of Phila- ® BROGRAMS LOCATIONS For a brochure call or write: delphia General Hospital School of Nursing and served many years as a public health nurse and visiting nurse at Staten Is-- land. Surviving besides her daugh-, ter are a son, Walter G., At- lanta, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. Helen Shilling, Renovo; Mrs. Edna Coons, Farwell ; brother, Grover Bratton, Renovo; eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Re- novo, with arrangements by Harold C. Snowdon. JOHN B. KOHL A Harveys Lake resident, John B. Kohl, died Friday morning, May 16, in the Vet- erans Administration Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he re- sided in Kingston for many years before taking up resi- dence with his son, Fred, at the Harveys Lake address. He received his education in St. Boniface and Wilkes-Barre City schools. A veteran of World War I, he served with the U. S. Army. Mr. Kohl was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, and its Holy Name Society. He also belonged to the Kingston Ameri- can Legion, Post 395, its Last Man’s Club, and Wilkes-Barre VFW. His wife, the former Marian E. Kline, died three years ago. Surviving are children, Dr. John M. Kohl, Wayne; George Kohl, Stanhope, N.J.; Fred Kohl, Harveys Lake; Robert Kohl, Wilmington, Del.; Mrs. Ada Stoiber, Massena, N.Y.; Mrs. Ann Joyce, Culver City, Calif. ; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. SUMMER CLASSES 1969 1. Credit Courses for Teachers 2. Undergraduate Courses 3. Special Interest Courses for Graduating Seniors in Remedial Mathematics and Reading and Study Improvement Kingston, Tunkhannock, Wilkes-Barre Campus REGISTRATION Monday, May 26, 1969, at the Wilkes-Barre Campus, Lehman Town- ship. (Tunkhannock registration will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 1969, at the Tunkhannock High School.) Time of registration is 7 p.m. Wilkes-Barre Campus Box 1830 Shavertown, Pa. 18708 Phone: 675-2171 The Pennsylvania State University Continuing Education Office The recent Father-Son Communion Breakfast sponsored by Gate of Heaven and Our Lady of Victory Holy Name Society was the occasion for honoring the championship basketball team of Gate of Heaven School. Pictured are members of the varsity, junior varsity, and cheerleaders. Coach Peter Koza- Rev. Yost feted at testimonial Three hundred friends, pa- rishioners and fellow clergymen filled the Senior High School cafeteria and auditorium at Dallas Saturday evening to pay tribute to Rev. Robert DeWitt Yost, pastor of Shavertown United Methodist Church, as he begins his 20th year of service in this community. As the large gathering was seated, The Honorable Daniel J. Flood arrived to briefly extol his longtime friend. Seated at the head table were Rev. Yost, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Crayton, District Super- intendent of the Binghamton District, Mrs. Stanley Yost Sr., the guest of honor’s mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lynch, sister and brother-in-law of ° Rev. Yost, and Stanley Yost Jr., his brother. Everell Chadwick, chairman of the affair, was toastmaster and ‘extended greetings. Rev: Howard Hartzell, Executive Secretary of the Wyoming Val- ley Council of Churches, gave the invocation. Mr. Chadwick called upon various heads of the church organizations to speak, explain- ing that this was the best way to pay Rev. Yost individual honor. He related the amazing growth of the congregation un- der the pastor’s leadership and described the many hours of work, visitation, meditation, prayer and persuasion which had produced the place in the community which Shavertown United Methodist Church now holds. Dr. Malcolm Borthwick added a touch of humor to the program when he presented Rev. Yost with a plant in which the Women’s societies had tucked floral pecuniary gifts. Dr. Borthwick related that he had come to Shaver- town 35 years ago and six months later brought his wife and how at that time he had been an outsider. He said he saw a little church struggling for existence and watched with ‘interest the problems over- come as fire burned the par- sonage and other trying condi- tions battled for supremacy. He noted the arrival of a young handsome minister, who drove up in a convertible and a white suit. He said the con- gregation, which had grown so much in stature as did the pastor, had been unable, how- ever, to marry him off and ' despite many trips to exotic places he always returned alone. Dr. Robert Mellman, cochair- man, presented a purse so that he might take another trip. The Rev. Dr. Crayton ex- tolled him for his wonderful friendship, his fine spirit of ecumenism and his service to the kingdom through his great humanity. He remarked that there was no greater privilege than the tremendous spiritual work performed by Rev. Yost and his ability to be taken into the hearts of the people. An assortment of symbolic gifts from the WSCS was presented by Mrs. John Rogers, Director of Religious Educa- tion, who was introdued by Mrs. Ted Meixell, WSCS head. Rev. Yost received a crystal silver lined candy dish also, since he ‘is ~a collector of an- tigues:: | Girl Scouts and Brownies! sponsored by the church pre- sented a Medley of Songs led by Kathy Swingle. Jerry Torr and Mark Rogers, Senior MYF, presented a guest book to the honored guest and Mark re-- marked how he had been a leader to all the young folks and an inspiration in setting moral values for the youth of the church to follow. Mark Kloeber, Junior MYF, pre- sented a large key to the com- munity. George Jacobs, of the Couples Club read a humorous poem and told how the 20-30 Club had retained its old members with many present from far away places to pay tribute to their pastor on this great night. Milton Evans, representing the Church Trustees, expressed y t pleasure in working with the Rev. Yost. Frank Paczewski - presented a large portrait of the pastor from the Couples Club. ; Rev. Yost related that when he had been approached to come to Shavertown from Bing- hamton he was reluctant to do so but said how wise his Bishop had been to send him here and how the congregation had weathered change, worked per- son to person and with loyalty and consecration had built and grown. He reported 585 bap- tisms, 1338 new members, 212 weddings and 280 funerals since he had arrived. In closing he expressed his sincere apprecia- tion for the testimonial and quoted Kipling as to the value of the privilege of serving. Father Francis Kane pro- nounced benediction and dis- closed how closely the two leaders of the respective churches had worked together over the years. ( TUR SNM BEN Mmm ME SNR SRN SEN SE SS SES t 10ur Monuments! lare Guaranteed ! by the 1 i ! . Monuments That's why you should specify a Barre Guild Monu- ment — backed by the strongest menu- ment guarantee ob- tainable. See our display. Carverfon Monument Co. PHONE 333-4246 : Orange: Rd., Carverton, Pa. THE DALLAS POST, MAY 22, 1969 chok presented trophies to the varsity, and special awards were given to Tim Fannick and Pat Delaney, who received a tie vote as most valuable player. Speaker at the breakfast was Msgr. Andrew J. McGowan, and toastmaster was Thomas Garrity. - ordination for pastor The Rev. Henry E. Westfield, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shrey, Shavertown, was or- dained as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church at the 118th Session of the Wyoming Annual Conference at Johnson City, N.Y., May 18. Rev. Westfield served as pas- tor of the Huntsville United Methodist Church for one year and was assigned as pastor of the Hop Bottom United Metho- dist'€hurch. For thé"past two years he has served as Pastor of the First United Methodist Church,” McClure, N.Y. Rev. Westfield expects to be reas- signed as McClure’s Pastor during the Conference session. Following the ordination ser- vice a family dinner is planned at the Parsonage. banquet The annual banquet of the Back Mountain Firemen’s Bowling League will be held Saturday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Continental Inn, Luzerne. finalize plans for annual Tea The Woman’s Association of the Trinity United Presby- terian Church, Dallas, furthered plans at a recent meeting for its sixth annual Spring Tea to be held Tuesday afternoon, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church. All woman’s organiza- tions of Dallas area churches have received invitations. local priest home from Rome Father John Walsh, pastor of St. Therese’s Church, Shaver- town, is back home again after attending ceremonies in St. Peter’s Church, Rome, where he saw three of his former classmates. become Cardinals of the Roman Cath- olic Church. Archbishop John Carberry, St. Louis, Mo., Archbishop John Deardan, Detroit, Mich., and Bishop John Wright, burgh, were the old friends he saw so honored. All graduated from the North American Col- lege in Rome. The three hour ordination ceremony was also witnessed by 3,000 people from Pennsyl- vania, Detroit, Pittsburgh and New York. Father Walsh flew to Rome April 23, returning to the States May 4. Pitts-~ Alfred D. We have been a part of The Back Mountain Area for over 35 years — serving ECONOMICALLY and efficiently Bronson Funeral Service Sweet Valley Mildred A. SAVE SAVE Quick Service 675-3366 BOTTLE OF 300 DRUG STORE Prescription Pharmacy SHAVERTOWN haiti ddd dididiedid de eh hh ppp py SAVE $1.98 Easy Parking 6175-5121 Pe Mrs. Fred V. Swanson is president of the organization. Donald M. Johnson Jr. is chair- man of the affair. Greetings will be extended and devotions offered by Mrs. Fred V. Swanson. A musical program has been prepared under the direction of Mrs. Walter Reid of the Central Walter Davidson and Mrs. Fred V. Swanson. Mrs. Ted Jones will be organist. A roll call of the churches. will be taken by Mrs. Warren Koehl. Guest speaker is to be Mrs. William Reid of the Central United Methodist Church Wilkes-Barre. Assisting on the committees are: Mrs. Mitchell Jenkins and Mrs. J. Gray Mattern, recep- tion; Mrs. Ellwood Cook and Mrs. A. G. Rutherford, tea table; Mrs. Harold Swepston and Mrs. Robert Miller, deco- rations’ Mrs. Walter Davidson, Mrs. Fred V. Swanson and Mrs. Ted Jones, musical ar- rangements; Mrs. Andrew Pillarella, publicity to Back Mountain churches; Mrs. Josef ‘Reese and Mrs. Kurt Cleaver, ushers; Mrs. James McClain, guest book. Nursery service will be avail- able for pre-school children. choir sings for Mothers The newly formed Chancel ° Choir ‘of the Huntsville Chris- tian Church delighted the con- gregation on Mother's Day at the 8:30 a.m. service, when they sang ‘‘All Things Bright and Beautiful” by Wolf. PAGE NINE NOXEN continued from PAGE 8 birthday anniversary of Pat Patton, Saturday, May 10. Present were: Mrs. Shirley Ayres, Charlene, Rae Anita, Cindy, Billy, Jackie, Danny and Joey, Steve Yurko, Mrs. Clara Casterline, Sherry, Richard, Teresa, Carol, Dotie and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Butler, Dale, Kenny, Dave, Kevin and Jeffrey, Mrs. Edith Patton, George Patton, Doris Kocher, Dorrance Kocher and the guest of honor, Pat Patton. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blizzard Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Granda and family; "Mr. and Mrs. John Coolbaugh anc daughter; Mrs. Mary Ann Miller, Wilkes-Barre; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lasecki Jr. and family, Nanticoke, Mr. and Mrs. John Malloy and family, Wilkes-Barre, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Kasson and Andrea, Vosburg, Pa. Guests Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Womer and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Womer and family, Westfield, Pa. Homer Scouter has been taken from intensive care unit at General Hospital but will be at the hospital for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lutes spent the weekend at the home of their son Richard Lutes and family, Hershey. Mr. Charles Bigelow and son Kenneth, Barker, N.Y., spent the weekend with his parents the Harry Bigelows. Mr. Archie Waltman, Devon, Pa. called on them Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Meryl Bigelow and family of Shavertown, called Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lord, Niagara Falls, N.Y. spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hackling Sr. A bridal shower was held in honor of bride-to-be, Dorothy Keiper by Mrs. Lewis Lord, Mrs. Allen Wilson and Mrs. William Munkatchy, Wednesday, May 7 at the Sportsmen’s Hall in Noxen. Games were played and refreshments were served to the following employees of Noxen Manufacturing -Com- pany: Mrs. Glen Patton, Mrs. Perry Patton, Mrs. Daniel Smith, Mrs. Elmer Rage; Mrs.. Leroy Butler, Mrs. David MacMillan, Mary Shook, Mrs. Voyle Traver, Mrs. Clayton Keiper Sr. Mrs. Walter Wandell, Mrs. Bernard Dendler, Mrs. Albert Jones, Mrs. Leo Lord, Mrs. Kathy Mintzer, the hostesses and the guest of honor. Cub Scouts pack meeting Pack 132 of Trinity United Presbyterian Church of Dallas will hold its first pack meeting at the Church Friday, May 23, at 7 pm. Mr. James Dick, acting cub master, will preside. 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