Page 12 Several years ago when John Steele became interested in helping his wife with a ceramic project, little did he realize that one day he would be the owner of a ceramic shop and studio. Neither could he forsee that he would be the creator of an original ceramic mold and hold exclusive rights for its manufacture and sale through- out the United States and its -territories. But that is the story of his life today. John, employed as an engineer by Commonwealth Telephone Co., and his wife Grace, live in Centermoreland in a white ranch style home with their four children. He became interested in ceramics through his wife when she: was attending ceramic classes and bringing home some of her projects to work on between classes. While confined to his home with illness, he started to work on one or two pieces and as his interest grew, so did the number of projects he undertook. Soon he and his wife purchased a kiln and began neighbors and friends. The Steeles had no intention of expanding their hobby, but when they discovered ‘the former William James home and adjoining ceramic studio was for sale, they took ad- vantage of what they felt was a good opportunity and expanded their business. Mrs. Steele, the former Grace Harvey of Loyalville, conducts classes in ceramics on the average of three nights per week with groups limited from five to ten persons. Workshops are open to both experienced and inexperienced persons in- terested in working with ceramics and to men and women alike. Mr. Steele is responsible for pouring the greenware, and prior to the creation of his original mold made them from molds purchased from com- panies throughout the country. His creation is patterned after the cartoon strip ‘The Captain and the Kids’’ and he has ob- tained exclusive rights from United Feature Syndicate to use the five characters in the strip in producing molds designed by him. When he completes his by Bridgette Correale 639-5759 The long awaited Brrrrrr (January temperatures) arrived in our area this past weekend. A cold 5 below 0 was recorded outside many Oak Hill homes. This weather, while welcomed by skiers, skaters and advocates of other outdoor sports, is not really appreciated by those of us whose knees knock and teeth chatter at the niere mention of these sub-free- zing temperatures. One con- solation—I've got my love to keep me warm. Elly Gerchak is a surgical pa- tient at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Sincere wishes for a quick recovery. Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Schleich, Oak Drive, enjoyed several days in Washington, D.C. Several children of our area are busy learning parts for their school: play ‘Country Store Cat.” Who will win the Emmy Award, Chuck Batka, Kim Ed- wards, Joseph Kishkill, Dougie Osborne, or Joseph Tomaselli? The envelope please! Congratulations to Cheryl Cartier, daughter of Robert and Peg. Upper Demunds Road, upon notification of achieve- ment todean’s list at Marywood = College. Spending a few days with her parents, Mary and Jack Ges- mundo, is Maryann Regal and children {rom Towanda. . Mr. and Mrs. Llewlyn of “Harveys Lake and Forty Fort, have recently returned from the 30 degree temperature of | Pucrto Rico. The couple enjoy- ed a months stay with their son and his family. Congratulations to my son Louis, who served his first Mass today as an altar boy. At first we thought he would burn down the altar when he went to light the candles, or that he would figet in his seat, as he usually i Get Copy in Early! } Attention newspaper cor- respondents. publicity chair- men. organization secretaries! Won't you help us by getting your newspaper copy into our office carly? All columns and publicity about meetings and gatherings should be in the day following the event. ~ NM wim does, or drop the palette on someone’s foot. Instead he was quite serious and performed well. Thank goodness for little things. In response to last weeks’ ed- itorial—Who Cares—We care— Oak Hill Civic Association. We plan to visit the local nursing homes more often and bring them cheer. Let’s hope more people do the same. KORD’S Rubbing ALCOHOL 2 9 ¢ Pint molds there will be a complete set depicting the Captain, Mama, Hans, Fritz, and Der Professor. molds for cups and tooth brush holders and in the near future will have banks and figurine molds available. The cups can be made and sold in sets and will be of special interest to the younger set and collectors. The Steeles’ primary interest in the new design will be nationwide sales of the molds to ceramic studios throughout the country. John Steele’s success came about when, desiring to go into designing cartoon molds, he looked around for a character not in the hands of anyone. He contacted United Features who gave him a choice of five car- toons from which to select. After making his choice, they asked that he send the first sample to them for approval. Mr. Dirks, artist for the car- toon, was so pleased with the finished product that he re- quested his signature be placed on each mold and sent his personalized signature so Mr. Steele could duplicate it. The signature is engraved in the original pattern for the molds. -Mr. Steele, who has great artistic talent, does all his own artwork and carving. He starts with a solid piece of plaster, wets it and carves the design on the item he plans to make into a mold. From this mold, the greenware is made which is purchased by people in finishing ceramics. It takes ingenuity, creativity, against all odds to become successful in reaching the point Mr. Steele has. HOBART’S 100 ASPIRIN 5 Grain USP 19¢ SHEER STRETCH PANTY PRICE’S EPSOM SALT i RR 675-3366 oe | = 69¢ | 29¢ \ SUPPOSITORIES. NN STORE 675-5121 n n Phones: (AC 717) 822-6108 735-0730 = Available At Your P. 0. Box 859 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 Kids.” \ Increased i Dallas Community Am- bulaiice provides a vital service for the Back Mountain area it was made clear with the release of that organization’s annual report recently. In 1971, 34 members answered 281 calls, as compared with 265 Acme Redeems Worthless Checks George Marcum Jr., Box 101, Harveys Lake, was directed by District Magistrate Frederick W. Anderson to make restitution to the Shavertown Acme Market for two worthless checks he had written during the months of October and November. Marcum paid a total of $98.53 to the market plus court costs following a hearing before the magistrate Dec. 28. The Cen- in 1971 in 1970 and 261 in 1969. Eight members were on duty for 35 or more calls, with Robert Be- secker answering 75; Tim Car- roll, 69; Jerry, Torr, 62; Red Wright, 64; Jalls Davies, 57; Mike McFadden, 39; Harold Smith, 37; and J.R. Sperhl, 36. Crew mictnbors responded to 24 calls necessitating special care for heart attack victims; of this number six resulted in fata- lities at the scene or enroute to the hospital. On behalf of ve- hicular accident victims there Local transportation calls numbered 54 and miscellaneous calls totaled 65. There were five obstetrical calls, and three for distant transportation. The number of home accidents rose this year from Jgin 1970 to 47. Fire support wa’ provided in 12 cases, and ‘the crew was on standby duty during four foot- ball games. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES A pore WED. & SAT. 9TILY THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9 TIL 10 1-LB. PACKAGE tn 7 DN hy NS D > AN N\ NG) \ i } Ny TY Windsor THE SPECIAL WHERE EVERY ITEM IS DALLAS |PALLAS VILLAGE RT. 415 MEMORIAL HIGHWAY NANTICOKE PARKWAY DUNDEE TENDER RIB STEAKS ONES... PRICED RIGHT! ARKETS: EDWARDSVILLE ROUTE 11NEXT TO ARLANS — 08° FLAVORFUL SIRLOIN STEAKS — §1.% T-BONE STEAKS LB. $1.% PORTERHOUSE STEAKS LB. Ad ON THREE 4-ROLL PACKS (TOTAL OF 12ROLLS) OF WALDORF TISSUE | (ers WITH YOUR PUS CHASE .50 OR MORE LIMIT: ONE COUPON © -® FAMILY OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 22, 1972 DEST SE REDEEM ONE OR ALL FIVE pad” 0 4 COUPONS WITH A SINGLE 550 PURCHASE OF $7.50 OR MORE, : i REDEEM AT DALLAS, in @® \ANTICOKE, OR EDWARDSVILLE STORES. 3s B A I OF TISSUE |: PEARS i 12 ROLLS 5H 3 Spéd ; : 2 Li iy essen BIG ya i#Cuts 2-02. 53 ee CANS mie Tyre aed bi i Fx. 5a%e : YE a AX =: vd UA. (i | jv me $ Te of TRI-OUR RE RTLEFT © 4 ss "CHICKEN 89° ET PRICE ¢ on bk 7 4 BAN Qu ; WHOLE SANDWICH SIZE GOLDEN cum BAGGIES |.. QUALITY PRICE WITH COUPON ART ¢ wip Car en ; i ONLY oy vey o> ~~ WITH THIS COUPON SAVE ON A PACKAGE OF 48 TEA BAGS TENDER LEAF TEA DD WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF $7.50 OR MORE LIMIT ONE COUPON PER FAMILY OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 22, 1972 PRICE WITH COUPON DI Chie 3 TEA BAGS 5 16 Ri PKG. OF 48 i ON A 24-0Z. BOTTLE OF WESSON OIL 1 YCUR PURCHASE OF $7.50 OR MORE Limi ONE COUPON PER FAMILY OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 22, 1972 PRICE WITH COUPON MACARONI & CHEESE BE R N 39° 10-0Z. PKGS. 2 « “se {TIF Tes Tir afi NNERS ken, Turkey or Bi $ $1. i Fens pecs sven ve PRN by NN Gis - FROZEN PKGS. nn: shige Br vn 1 o ed] 7a OZ. PKGS. $1. CA OIL 39° 24-0Z. BOT. ) D f-18 WITH THIS COUPON SAVE @ ON A 10-0Z. JAR OF INSTANT (8 3 MAXWELL HOUSE @ COFFEE a sa WITH YCUR PURCHASE OF $7.50 OR MORE LIMIT: ONE COUPON PER FAMILY MW yr EXPIRES JANUARY 22, 1972 & PRICE COUPON al P HOUSE |: : | 8 wae INSTANT COFFEE KE wi sige Rie » bt ° 5% ull of Vitamin C- «4 . . 5d "a rbadabha I RY 2 oe I]
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers