ition ;, cer Y et: ~ a es ce —_ ~ Veterans Party for Children i Christmas party Dec. 19 at the by ‘Tilgham. or ‘the Outlet Brownie Troop. Scout commissioner showed a movie on wild life. to 12 years old with gifts and make the party the ‘huge suc- p cess it was. | Greenstreet News Co. Publication Record Review ‘Merle Haggard and the Stangers Someday We'll Look Back Hag has done it again! This has got to be the best country - and western album of the year by a male vocalist, and that includes Charlie Pride who has usurped every country recor- ding award this year. Nothing against Mr. Pride, mind you. Every since ‘‘Okie From Muskogee’, Merle has been laying low. Criticism con- ' cerning ‘references to hippies and the life-style of American youth in that song, has caused Merle, I think, to re-evaluate his understanding towards the young. Now he has written “Big Time’ Annie’s Square’; friends, call her hippie— And her friends call me big time Annie’s square’, ‘Annie’s friends gdon’t question— The square {hn known as big time Annie's square’. Hag sure has ~ been going through some changes. There’s a trilogy of songs on the album; ‘California Cotton- fields’, “Tulare Dust’, and “One Row at A Time’. All are about cotton picking. The’ former two songs look back when Merle was a child, dipicting the sad plight of the poor Okies who had to abandon their homesteads; ‘California cottorgfields — Where labor camps$were filled with weary men with broken dreams — California = cottonfields — As cop wealth as daddy ever came’. "These lyrics weren't composed by Merle, but I couldn’t imagine anyone im- proving upon this version. Shut-ins Enjoy MYF Caroling ‘The Intermediate MYF of the ~ Trucksville United Methodist ' Church met recently and went caroling to shut-ins of the ~ church. Each shut-in was given a Christmas booklet and a candy decoration. : Retr followed at the Forty F®rt Dairy. Attefiding - were ~Carol - Kreidler, Lisa Williams, Pam John , Diane Nancy” Jolly, Dottie Hoover, Rattigan, a Barbara Johnson, Jon Billings and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wasserott, advisors. ~ Shavertown by Charlot Denimon 675-0419 > Nancy Young. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, 26 Ferguson Ave., Shavertown, Soilless accepted by Merey Hospital School of Nursing. Nancy is a senior at Dallas Senior High School. PO3C Thomas Orf is spending thi@bolidays with his parents, Mv. and Mrs. Henry Orf, 124 E. “Overbrook Ave., Shavertown. PO Orf is stationed at the naval base in Norfolk, Va. Carl Hirner, 36 Perrin Ave, Shavertown. is back in the Administration Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where he is a medical patient. Rosa Blank. Edgewood Heights, is a patient in Merey Hospital. Wilkes-Barre. Ruth Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Summit St., is the guest of her bogs over the holidays. Miss Lewis is a student at West- chester State College. Mr. Lewis is band director at Dallas Senior High School. Lake Legion Gives Harveys Lake American Legion, Post 967, held children’s Lake Elementary School. Cahriman was Tom Casey. Members of the committee were: Cmdr. Francis Fisher, Al Barcheski, George Jones, Arthur Gosart, Bob Usdella, Howard Jones and Gene The Legion donated a flag to Leader is Jean Wood. The game Christmas carols were sung, Santa presented all children up e aux serve refreshments and anyone who donated gifts and helped ‘My . Lester Lewis, 96 ; Eredaiimnr In the tradition of ‘Moma Tried”, there is ‘Huntsville’, Merles has been busted and he’s on the train to Huntsville prison, but he’s got other plans because ‘The man better keep both eyes on me— Or they’re gonna lose ol’ Hag’. The Strangers do some dynamite back up here. And there’s more . . song, “Someday We'll Look Back” is a fitting opening, considering much of the album concerns itself with the hard times of the past. “Train of Life’’ written by that Nashville picker turned motel tycoon Roger Miller; ‘‘One Sweet Hello’ a mellow love song; “I'd ‘Rather Be Gone’’, which was a hit for Hank Williams Jr.; “Carolyn’’ has Glen Campbell doing harmony behind Haggard, and ‘The Only Trouble With Me”. All in all a fine collection of country songs, some deeply rooted in folk music, much in the vein of Woodie Guthrie. The Strangers support is , and their musicianship shines through on every song. The Strangers are simply one of the greatest country bands around, and you won't find an orchestra and chorus anywhere to muddle their sound. If you haven’t picked up on this album yet I strongly suggest you do. And if you haven't picked up on Merle Haggard, you don’t know what you've been missing. —Ken Calascione Acme Welcomes 19 to 25-Year Club Acme Markets Inc., Forty Fort, recently welcomed 19 new members to its Quarter- Century Club. All are from the Wyoming Valley-Scranton area. Each new member received a 25-year pin and certificate from Vice President Donald Kohler at a special awards luncheion held at Aldino’s Manor restau- rant. Since 1957, when the markets’ Quarter-Century Club was formed, 392 men and women from the local area have qualified for membership. Arab Patrol Elects Officers for 1972 Arab Patrol of Irem Temple held its Christmas party at Irem Temple Country Club for members, wives and guests. Co- chairmen of the affair were Edward Powell and James Brace. Back Mountain residents have been elected as officers for the coming year: Ralph Garris, Baldwin Street, Dallas, vice president; and Victor McCarty, Hillside Road, Shavertown, treasurer. Other officers are W. Warren Atherholt, president; and H. Eugene McCarty, . secretary. “A A | 2 N Hl ‘x RN A N RB- UPHOLSTERY © Factory re-built, not just re-upholstered. We restylel Renew! Latest fabrics avail- able in stock. Decorator consultant at ho charge. Shop-at-home service. Pick up and deliver. Call for estimate. 50% OFF C.T. Employes Visit Hospitalized Children On December 22, employes of Commonwealth Telephone Company held their fourth annual tour of the children’s wards of area hospitals. At each stop children in the wards were presented with gifts made by Commonwealth employes as part of this project. The Commonwealth group met with youngsters and nurses of the children’s wards at Nesbitt, Pittston, General, Wyoming Valley, Mercy and Nanticoke State hospitals. . The title - Central Graduate Plans Marriage Ann Marie Pieczynski re- cently announced her engagement to Joseph A. Hometchko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hometchko, 184 Owen St., Swoyersville. Ann Marie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Pieczynski, 123 Church St., Dallas. She is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and is employed by Affiliated Vendors Inc., Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Hometchko is also a graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended Scranton University. He is presently attending Aviation Electronics School in the United States Coast Guard. Library Circulation Up Despite Storm The board of directors of the Back Mountain Memorial Library met recently at the home of Homer Moyer, Split Rail Lane, Dallas. Sue Davern, librarian, reported that despite the snow- storm at Thanksgiving there was an increase in circulation in November. Fifty children were present for the monthly film presentation on the Wednesday following the storm when parking was still a problem. Among those in attendance were children from the newly organized child care day center held at the Dallas United Methodist Church. The annual story hour Christmas party was held this year by Bonnie Joseph, a Junior League volunteer. Mrs. Joseph is in charge of the double sessions and the combined groups for films and parties. Clarke Bittner, 1972 auction chairman, announced that William Umphred will be his co- chairman along with Frank Bevevino. Following the meeting refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Moyer. Santa Came To Idetown The Jonathan R. Davis Volunteer Fire Company of Idetown held their, children’s Christmas party Dec. 19 at the firehall. Santa distributed gifts to about 200 children. Chairmen were Ronald Ritts and Harold Haesele. the auxiliary. “since 1914" 822-2491 GIFT WRAP CANDLE RINGS BOXED CARDS Plus Many Other Discounted Items THE HUT OE EE EE SE EE EA A A AN N THE DALLAS POST, DEC. 28, 1971 College Misericordia of- ficially ended its fall semester last Wednesday evening with the annual President’s Christmas dinner held in Merrick Hall for over 200 members of the administration, faculty, and staff of the college. CM To Offer Grad. History Course in Feb. “The History of the American Presidency,” a three-credit, graduate history course, will be offered by the graduate studies division of College Misericordia for the spring semester, ac- cording to Sister Marianna Gildea, RSM, director. The course will be offered on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11. The graduate course is being offered under the auspices of a cooperative program between College Misericordia and the University of Scranton. Suc- cessful completion of the course will result in three graduate credits being issued by the University of Scranton. The history course will begin at College Misericordia Feb. 5, with registration being held Feb. 1 and 2 from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. The instructor will be Dr. Robert J. Alexander. Greenstreet News For Wedding Stationery 675-5211 Refreshments were served by : HENREDON—DREXEL—HERITAGE TOMLINSON—BAKER—' THOMASVILLE= WEIMAN FOUNDERS—THAYER—COGG!N DIRECTIONAL--SELIG—WHITE SLIGH—STIFFEL—GLOBE WEIMAN—CENTURY—KARASTAN You Are In Good Company : At : Aon © cow TC FURNITURE: GALLERIES. 253 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Penna. 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Sister Miriam Teresa, RSM, president of College Misericordia, concluded the affair by wishing all guests the peace of the holiday season and best wishes for the new year. Valley Crest Party Hosted By Welcome Wagon Club The Welcome Wagon Club of Wyoming Valley sponsored its annual Christmas party for the guests at Valley Crest recently. Helping to make the evening a festive occasion were members of College Misericordia’s glee club, who provided musical entertainment. ..Shopping Tip—Extension consumer specialists at The Pennsylvania State University say when you go grocery shop- ping, shop alone, shop with a list, and never shop when you're hungry. If you do all these things, you'll spend less money on your weekly food hill. Following the program the club. members and their families distributed the gifts of cookie-filled sleighs, made by the members, to the residents. Mrs: William Alexander served as gift chairman. 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