by Maryanne Zugarek Well, Easter is all over, and the rush is done—now we can sit down and sew without any hurry. This is my kind of sewing, and I'm sure many of you will free! Let’s |i at our wardrobe and see what we will need for the rest of Spring and then into Summer. Here's a bright pattern that goes well any- where—on those Spring shopping sprees—not clothes shopping, but fabric shopping! Remember when plaids and checks were a no-no; well, not anymore—as you can see in Buttericks 6404—plaids and checks definitely go together! Then slide a mini-ribbed turtle neck under the suit for a total sew-together look (Butterick 6453). Add a little spark and The Wyoming Annual Con- ference of the United Methodist Church will be held May 31 through Jigge 4. This 121st session will held at Elm Park United Methodist Church and the University of Scranton the first time the conference has used a Mmpus site for a meeting ‘place and the ecumennical nature of the setting is most unique. The University of Scranton is a’ Roman Catholic Church related college. Bishop J. Gordon Howard of Philadelphia will preside. Wyoming Conference covers the area around Oneonta and Binghamton, N.Y. and Scranton apd Wilkes-Barre. Three hundred thirty six congrega- tions will be part of the regional meet. Membership in the 336 churches numbers 82,073. Shavertown Branch, Nesbitt Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, held its annual spring luncheon at Town House Restaurant, Kingston, with Mrs. William Austin presiding. Reports were submitted by officers and committee chair- men. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. Charles Max- well, Mrs. Fred Eck gave the report. Mrs. Vincent McGuire announced that the Holiday Fair will held Nov. 15 and 16. Mrs. Wilitam Thomas reported puppet sewing to be held April 19 and 26. Mrs. Eck, chairman of the nominating committee, pre- sented the following slate of officers which was accepted: Mrs. Willigm Austin, president: Mrs. Frill Reiley, first vice president; Mrs. Vincent McGuire, second vice presi- dent; Mrs. Matthew Bottoms, secretary; Mrs. Charles Max- well, treasurer; Mrs. Walter Andrew, contingent secretary; Mrs. Martin Porter, assistant secretary-treasurer. A spring luncheon will be held for all branches of the axuiliary at the nurses home May 5. Re- servations will be accepted by Mrs. William Thomas. A musical program was pre- sented by a duo from College Misericordia. Hostesses for the luncheon were Pearle Gilroy and -Mrs. William Clewell. Mrs. Allen Sheldon Evans, and Mrs. William Brown were in charge of reception. originality to your clothes— buttons without buttonholes; or buttons over snaps—makes sewing easier! How about a belt across the back of a straight dress, or cape, or whatever you have—simply join in with the side seams as you sew. Zippers are making the scene this year. Zip up the neck— twice if you please, down the sleeves—zippers everywhere, the more the better! Here’s a timely tip, I know right now. Now is the time of year when Mothers start pulling out spring and summer clothes—and putting away the winter ones. Those winter ones (hopefully) will be used again next year—right? And in the meantime your children are growing inches! Take down the hems now; with a damp cloth, remove any lint that has accumulated in the fold, and send them off to the cleaners. When they return, hang them away as they are. Dry cleaning the clothes with the hems in will only make the crease harder to remove next season. Do the same for wash and wear. Wash them with the hems out, and store them in the same way. Always store clothes clean, and in a dry place. Dampness causes mildew which can not be removed. i Problems? Write me care of this newspaper! Library Plans Annual Sale April 21 is the date set for the annual ‘Nearly New Sale” sponsored by the Tunkhannock Public Library. The doors of Nativity Hall will open at 9 a.m., and the sale will continue until 8 p.m. Available will be clothes in good, clean condition for all ages, furniture, dishes, silverware, electrical appli- ances, curtains, toys, jewelry, and many other household articles. United Fund Is Developing Plans The Wyoming Valley United Fund is a voluntary organiza- tion of citizen donors committed to developing and financing a balanced network of health, welfare and character building services to the people of the community in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Robert J. Leonardi, business agent of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union, Local 149 is the general campaign chairman for the 1972-73 Wyoming Valley United Fund campaign. This organization has 30 member agencies and five participating ‘but non-funded member agencies. During the past year one out of three persons residing in the Wyoming Valley area availed themselves of the services and programs of the member agencies. 2 Last year, during its 50th anniversary year, the United Fund and its more then 3,000 volunteers raised $1,411,445. It has more than 61,000 con- tributors. Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Sue Ellen Altman, 700 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, to L.R. Frantz, 26 Mary St., Ashley. Mr. Frantz is a former resident of the Back Mountain area. Miss Altman is a graduate of the Elderton High School, In- diana, and attended Wheeler School of Merchandising in Pittsburgh. She is employed by the Willmark Service Systems Inc. of New York City. Mr. Frantz, a graduate of Ashley-Sugar Notch High School, attended Point Park College, Pittsburgh. He is also employed at Willmark Service Systems. The couple plan to be married May 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Hunts- ville Christain Church. They will reside in Wilkes-Barre. Auxiliary to the Harveys Lake American Legion, Unit 967, met April 11 at the Daniel C. Roberts Fire Hall. Mrs. Calvin Strohl presided. The sum of $18.35 was collected from members, with which they bought Easter candy and distributed it at Veterans Hospital. A member also donated a large chocolate rabbit. A game party will be held at the Plains Legion April 28 at 7:30 p.m. All Luzerne and Wyoming Co-Councils of Society Holds A report on the successful March bake sale sponsored by St. Therese’s Altar and Rosary Society was given by Mrs. Joseph Banks at the society’s April meeting. Mrs. Robert Yarashus presided. An abilities auction held at the meeting was deemed a suc- cess by members in attendance. Members of the State Police will sponsor a program on drug abuse at the society’s next vited to attned. The organization has under- taken a new project—the selling of $1 certificates redeemable at McDonald’s. The certificates will be sold at the meeting, after masses and by members in the various neighborhoods. Band three will serve refresh- ments at the May meeting. Mrs. George Hoffman and Mrs. Thomas Ochman are co-chair- men. Organ Society Holds Anniversary Dinner The Back Mountain Organ Society held its ninth anniver- sary dinner April 8 at Pinebrook Inn, Dallas, after which the group went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones, Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown. There everyone sang and played organ and piano music. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dungey, accom- panied by Mrs. Fred Swanson, organist, sang a duet. Attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Wasilewski, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dun- gey, Anna Markzyk, Mrs. Glenn Willson, Helen Slatky, and Ethel Gelsleichter. The next meeting will be May 13 at the home of Mrs. Glenn Willson. Births Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Montross announce the birth of a son, Aaron Gregory, at Tyler Hospital April 7, their first child. The mother is the former Christine Race, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Race, Noxen. American Legion Auxiliarys will be hostesses. The Bi-County Council meeting was held at the Swoyersville American Legion Home April 19. Fran Yankoski, Eleanor Daugherty, Marion Oplinger, Ethel Engleman, Shirley Strohl and Fran Desiderio from Harveys Lake attended. Twelve hundred poppies were ordered for Memorial Day. Eleanor Daugherty, Ethel Engleman and Shirley Strohl donated a gift for the council party. Laura Carey won the mystery prize. Hostesses Laura Carey and Ethel Engleman served refreshments to Marion Oplinger, Doris Schooley, Linda Grey, Mary Uzdella, Millie Bozek, Pat Uzdella, Fran Desiderio, Fran Yankoski, Eleanor Daugherty, Mary Engler and a new member, Mrs. Llewllyn. The next meeting will be held May 9 with Fran Yankoski and Fran Desiderio as hostesses. Munkatchys Observe Silver Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Race entertained at dinner last Saturday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Munkatchy Sr. on their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haverick, Mark and Frank, of Coventry, R.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Munkatchy, Darien, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. William Munkatchy Jr., Raymond, Linda, William 3rd, Genevieve, Mike, Matthew, Shelia Kopcha, Gregory Montross. Altar and Rosary Set Hoagie Sale The Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Victory Church met April 13 in the rectory with President Margaret Purcell presiding. Delegates Betty Sherksnas and Rose Coury reported on the 1972 convention of the Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women which was held at King’s College April 8. The winner of the ‘Granny’ afghan was Margaret Kopko, Box 183, Harveys Lake. A hoagie sale will be held April 27 and all orders must be submitted by the 24th. Orders may be taken by calling any member of the society. Hostesses Dorothy Lutinski and Ida Zabinski served re- freshments to Ardan Llewellyn, Theresa Clark, Anne Crake, Anna Stenger, Ann Polachek, Margaret Crake, Beulah Niezgoda, Ann Cheponis, Bert Stefanowicz, Bina Stenger, Nancy Litchman, Margaret Purcell, Betty Sherksnas and Father Healey, moderator. The next meeting will be held May 11: The Dance Theatre from College Misericorida under the direction of Joanetta Lancos entertained 90 women at the Altar and Rosary Society's Covered Dish Supper April 12. Guests of honor were past presidents of the society whose work and time with the club are not forgotten. Many delectable dishes were prepared by the women and a wine punch was served throughout the evening. Chairman of this lovely affair was Mrs. Charles Batka, co- chairman; she was assisted by Mrs. Tom Yoniski, Mrs. Fred Tomaselli, Mrs. John Kishkill and Mrs. Ray Iwanowski. Several prizes were raffled off and the lucky winners were Mrs. Michael Parsons, sterling silver tray; Mrs. Ted Kostrabala, carving board; Mrs. William Michaels, fresh floral centerpiece. A meeting followed the dinner with Mrs. Vince Correale presiding. The Birthday Tea will be held May 11 following the evening Mass with Mrs. Richard Malak as chairman; publicity, Mrs. Michael Par- sons; programs, Mrs. William Austin; tickets, Mrs. Rudy Soldo. Entertainment will be provided by the Wyoming Valley West High School with excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof. Anyone interested in attending may telephone Mrs. Mrs. Joseph Schneider, chair- man and, Mrs. Joseph Hunt, co- chairman of the 20th annual antiques show and sale spon- sored by the women of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, to- gether with Mrs: Dennis Llewellyn and Mrs. Larry Car- son, have announced the dealers participating in the show being held May 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dealers are Silver Sleigh Antiques, Gene Hanley and Bob Davis, Tunkhannock; Major Antiques, Dallas; Dale K. Myers, Tunkhannock; Den of Antiquity, Esther Schwartz, Clarks Green; Joseph Brode, Patchogue, N.Y.; The General Store, Marlene A. Kapes, Bernice Kimball, Hazleton; Anita Jacksier, Easton; David H. Kern, Factoryville; Reeve’s Antiques, Carl Reeve, Perkasie; Tall Spruce Antiques, Diane K. Philbin, LaPlume; Harold Mante, Forty Fort; Julia Brennan, Dunmore; Marjorie and John Evanick, Scranton. The dealers plan a very in- teresting show and sale featur- ing the following items of in- terest to collectors: antique fur- niture, jewelry, silver, Old Eng- lish Wedgewood, Chelsea China, Cranberry glass, cut glass, 1870 Westward Ho pressed glass, art glass in. general, Boehm bird, 1877 cast iron hanging lamp, 26’ pair Cherry Boy.and Cherry Girl chalk figurines, signed Cleary, Janet Duggy. College Misericordia’s annual Dance Theatre opens this Fri- day evening at 8 with a repeat same time the following even- ing. Both performances will be held in Walsh Auditorium on campus. Featured in the Dance Theatre will be instructor Jonette Lancos and 11 students in dance sequences choreo- graphed by themselves. Some Photo by Alex Rebar sequences to be featured in- clude ‘‘Memories of Love,” “Etude,” and “Tommy’’ with music from the rock opera of the same name. All dance pre- sentations will emphasize con- temporary dance figures, draw- ing heavily upon traditional ballet movements. Tickets for both per- formances of the 1972 Dance Theatre will be available at the door. Willard Whalen 675-5623. Table hostesses are: January, Mrs. Thomas Newman and Mrs. Joseph McDonald; February, Lorraine Hawk; March, Sisters of Mercy; April, Ann Boyle, Catherine Scholl, Linda Scholl, and Mrs. William Austin; May, Mrs. Matt Evans, Mrs. Francis Barry and Mrs. McAndrew; Junie, Mrs. Vincent Correale and Mrs. George Amalfitano; July, Mrs. John Geise and Mrs. Frank Savage; August, Mrs. Rowland Ritts William Boyle; September, Mrs. Nicholas Chorey and Mrs. Gus Faerber; October, Mrs. Robert Paoletti and Mrs. J. Groboski; November, Mrs. Walter Weir and Mrs. Thomas Havrilla; December, Mrs. Willard Whalen; summer, Mrs. Arthur Prutzman and Mrs. Pat Hislop; fall, Mrs. Joseph Morton and Mrs. John Gregorski; winter, Mrs. William Cutter and Mrs. “ Donald Hale and Mrs. F. Michael; birthday table, Mrs. Richard Malak and Mrs. Ed- ward Montross. nas A card party is being planned for June 5. Co-chairmen are Mrs. Albert Bellas and Mrs. Tom Yoniski. Program for the evening will be ‘Brides of The Decades.” The next monthly meeting will be held May 1. A Mass will be celebrated for all new members of the society. Bridal Shower Held For Barbara Bates Barbara Bates was guest at a bridal shower given in her ° of the bride-to-be: Susan Shaver, Peggy Wright, and Janice Peiffer. Betty Williams, Helen Wheeler, Grace Keiper, Sheila Kopcha, Mary Uzdella, Linda Sova, Therese Krouchick, Nancy Ide, Florence Bennalack, Anna Mae Midge Kocher, Audry Bates, Marie MacMillan, Ruth Ben- nett, Joyce Bates, Fannie Beahm, Dorothy Case, Florence Shilanskis, Hilda Oliver, Mildred Cook, Shirley Brody, Cleona Fritz. Unable to attend ; were Mrs. Sarmonis, Violet Ruff, and Audry Patton. : Miss Bates and Allan Keiper plan to be married at First Methodist Church, Noxen, May Donna Sekera Is Honored at Shower Dallas, was guest of honor at a bridal shower April 16 at Brothers Four Restaurant, Main Street, Dallas. Hostesses were Mrs. Anthony Bonomo Sr., Mrs. Richard Bonomo Jr., and Mamie Guy. The tables were arranged with centerpieces of multicolor spring flowers and individual favors of coordinated colored champagne glasses decorated orchids. i Miss Sekera chose a formal floral print gown accented with the affair. She will be married May 20 to Anthony R. Bonomo Jr.in Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. 3
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