Es RT % i Herbert J. Major, Overbrook Avenue, was guest of honor at a family dinner party given by his Majof§Mat the Franklin House, Shavertown, to celebrate his 95th birthday May 7. Mr. Major has been a life-long resident of the Back Mountain area. Most of his life he was Jackson by Millie Hogoboom 696-2603 Best. wishes are extended to the newly-weds, Robert Slimak and Janice Palmoski, whose marriage took place April 29 at the Huntsville United Methodist Churclz&¥ ollowing their honey- moon ithe Poconos, they will reside “in Sweet Valley. Mr. Slimak is employed at Luzerne Products Co. and Mrs. Slimak is a LPN in the dental office of Dr. Watkins in Shavertown. Best of all, Bobby’s father, Mike Slimak of Huntsville Road, had recovered sufficiently from his recent hospitalization to take an active part in the wedding festivities. If you have been as concerned as we ie about the growing piles of fitter and discarded be- verage cans along our lovely roads, take heart. The Boy Scouts of Troop 225 participated in the “Save Our American Re- sources’ prgject April 29 to clean up-as much of Jackson Township as they could. We hope their efforts will spur others to action and discourage those who thoughtlessly toss trash in every direction. An election for the Order of the Arrow was held at the May 2 meeting of Boy Scout Troop 225. The five scouts who were eligible were Nick Colotosti, Bryan Naylis, Scott Sherwood, John Stubeda Jr., and David Yankowski. Since the ballot is secret, those elected will be Township July. Plans have been made by the troop to spend the weekend of May 19-20 at Cedar Run. Fishing will be the main ac- tivity of the weekend. In the troop David Yankowski has ad- vanced to the rank of star and Warren Gensel has made Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow. They are pleased to have Alan Wright return to the troop; he will serve as an in- structor on conservation. The stork recently made two visits in our neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Fabian of Chase Manor announced the birth of their daughter, Jonelle, April 27 at Nesbitt Hospital. They also have a daughter, Michelle. Mr. Fabian is president of Tile Distributors of Wilkes-Barre, Inc. On May 2, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meade of Jackson Road an- nounced the birth of their daughter, Melissa, at the General Hospital. This young lady has three sisters, Mary Ann, Paula, and Cindy. Her proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meade of Loyalville. John Stubeda Sr. took advan- tage of the lovely weather last Saturday to go hunting in the Lopez area during the Spring wild turkey season. Mr. and Mrs. David White of Sutton Road entertained the lat- ter’s parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Del Sordo and Robert Del Sordo, Esq. of Runnemede, N.J., last weekend. . Banks, which af 12th grade winner. CLUB LEE 442 Main Street Edwardsville Tuesday Nite COUNTRY REBELS Wednesday Nite STRONGHOLD Also Ladies Night Thursday Nite WHY KNOTT Friday¢Nite STWONGHOLD Saturday nite WHY KNOTT Downstairs Nitely GO GO GIRLS CHECKERBOARD INN FEATURING Seafood Steaks Homemade Italian Food and Pizza Dinners Served Tues-Sat 5 til 12 diningroom closed monday Peter & Janice Mattioli Carverton Rd. Trucksville engaged in farming, but for a short time he was employed by Wilkes-Barre Transit Co. and Hazard Wire Rope Co. He also for a time. After his retirement, Mr. Major occupied his time with extensive gardening. He raised family could possibly use, so he sold them at a little roadside stand in front of his home and donated the proceeds to the building fund of the Huntsville Christian Church. Mr. Major is an active member of the Huntsville Christian Church and is an honorary elder of the church. For many years he was a teacher in the Bible school. Even though his hearing is impaired, a special device was installed in the church for his benefit and he is able to enjoy services nearly every Sunday. He was married to the former Maude Hoover for 57 years. She passed away Aug. 18, 1958. They had three children of their own and raised two foster children. His only son, Elmer L. Jajor, lives on Davis Street, Trucksville; Elma and Mildred reside at home; Mrs. Fred Williams, Lemoyne; and Mrs. Billy A. Wilson, New Cum- berland. There are seven grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. His brother, Charles Elston, lives in Lehman and his sisters, Mrs. A. N. Garinger and Mrs. J. E. Roberts, reside in Dallas. There are four generations of the family living, his son, Elmer; grandson, James A. Major Sr.; and great-grandson, James A. Major Jr. Table centerpieces of spring flowers, birthday cake and other decorations were in yellow. Special music was enjoyed and dinner was served to: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elston, Mrs. J. E. Roberts, Mrs. Ernest Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Major, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Major, and James r.; Robert and Ricky Major, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams, Kathy, Gretchen and Mark Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Billy A. Wilson, Patrick, David ‘and William Wilson; Rev. and Mrs. Paul C. Duncan, Cora Edwards, Jack Weaver, Beth Schnell, the guest of honor and the hostesses. 2 College Musicians Recital Scheduled Two College Misericordia music majors, flutist Eleanor Shields and clarinetist Beverly Simmen, will present a com- bined recital at the college at 8 p.m. May 13. Accompanied on the piano by Jacqueline Scehovic and Vicki Krispin, the two students will present a program of Bach, Brahms, Handel, Mozart, Schumann and Bassi. The recital will be held in Walsh Auditorium at the college and will be open to the public at no charge. pie. re Ss ae % io Photo by J. Kozemchak Sr. gee? The Back Mountain Senior at their regular meeting at College Misericordia Monday. Mrs. Matthew Gray was seated as president. Others taking office are William Morgan, first vice president; Fred Turner, second vice president; Jack Roehn, Tenth Birthday for Shavertown Lass Lynn Watchulonis, daughter and Mrs. William Watchulonis Jr., 391 Green Pond Road, Shavertown, was guest of honor last week in observance of her 10th birthday. Guests were Karen Thomp- son, Alice Marie Albiowicz, Diane Tometchko, Carol Lameroux, Cathy McHale, Lorie Sorber, Mary Ann Wallo, Billy, Joanne and Donald Watchulonis, and her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Watchulonis, Dallas. New! New! New! OVERBROOK INN Serving Complete dinners 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Tuesday thru Saturday Featuring: Delmonico Steak Shishka-Bob Lobster Tail 3.95 3.95 3.95 Overbrook Road Dallas Pave HOURS: ave ECE (Layaway) BEVERAGE. P.M. TO 6 P.M. okk $1.75 $1.75 FRI. about a water authority treasurer; Charles Roberts, assistant treasurer; Caroline Caperoon, publicity chairman; Gertrude Wilson, assistant publicity; Marion Kern, hospitality chairman; Evelyn Wintersteen, assistant hospitality; Mrs. John Gaughan, reservations. Edmund Ferdinand and Anne Ostrowski were speakers using as their topic, “Reach Out for Life.” They also advised senior citizens of assistance, transpor- tation, etc. available to them. More information can be ob- tained by calling Valley Crest. Members are asked to bring their hobbies to the June meeting. os vor LA RADI ILERLIAD OED Page 11 g A mother and daughter tea was held recently by the Dallas Junior Woman’s Club at the Shavertown Methodist Church, Shavertown. A spring motif dominated the tea table with Mrs. Edward Thompson, im- mediate past president, and Mrs. William D. Davies, president, pouring. Mrs. Davies opened the meeting with the reading of the club collect. Mrs. Robert Yarashus, secretary, read the minutes; the treasurer’s report was given by Mrs. Thomas Benton. Mrs. Hans Dreher, finance chairman, read the proposed budget which was adopted by the club. Mrs. Richard Farr, member of the community improvement committee, announced the club will work on the spring ‘Clean- up, Paint-up, Fix-up’ project in Mothers’ Day Tea Planned by Auxiliary The Jackson Township Fireman’s Auxiliary will hold a Mothers’ Day tea tonight at 8 at the firehall. Mr. Nicholas, wig stylist from the Wig Boutique, will present a wig and fashion show. Florence Weir, fashion coordinator, will present an accessories show through the courtesy of Lazarus Department store. Tickets can be obtained from members. President is Mrs. Donald Shaffer. Chairman of ways and means is Marge Zbiek and cochairman is Mary . Hughes. 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 early? conjunction with Girl Scout Troops 645,715, 633 and 631. The scouts and members of the club will plant Portulaca plants along the Dallas highway May 13. The community improve- ment committee will also paint benches in Dallas this spring. Mrs. Jay Niskey, cultural heritage chairman, reported that members of the club are conducting tours this year at the Swetland Home in Wyoming. Ribbons and monetary awards were presented to students by Mrs. John Randolf, chairman of the junior high art contest which was held April 24. Winners were: Seventh grade— first prize, Mark Johnson; second, Lisa Dymond; third Tim Cross; eighth grade—first prize, Reed Richardson; second, Sam Brokenshire; Ninth grade—first prize, Karen Carey; second, Suzanne LaBerge, third Debbie Dymond; honorable mention, Kim Pratt. Paintings will be dispiayed in the Dallas Branch of the United Penn Bank from May 3 to May 9. Judges for the contest were Blake Volinski of Harveys Lake and Susan Hand of Dallas. Nancy Hontz is the art teacher. The conservation department announced the club has placed one of 10 finalists out of 435 for the community improvement program to be awarded at the State Convention in Pittsburgh for a paper submitted on youth emphasizing the Fresh Air Fund. The paper was written by Mrs. Edward Kale, Fresh Air Fund chairman and Mrs, Paul Unger, conservation and com- munity improvement chair- man. "Mrs. Harold Haefele, membership chairman, welcomed all guests and reported that Mrs. Alan Landis was approved. as a new mem- ber. A rummage sale will be conducted at the Prince of WEEKEND SPECIAL Stewed Chicken & Biscuits Mashed Potatoes & Gravy $1.75 Friday Nite Dancing with Sid Daniels Trio at:9.p.m. OPEN MON. THRU SAT. RESERVATIONS CALL 836-1077 Peace Church June 2 and 3. Chairman ‘is Mrs. Peter Williams. 7 Mrs. Edward Kale, Fresh Air the New York City area are July 6 and Aug. 2. Anyone wishing to entertain a city child can contact Mrs. Kale. Students from Wyoming cerpts from their recent play, “Fiddler On The Roof.” Mrs. Evan Bonawitz, program chairman, announced that the Dallas Woman’s Club Chorale will entertain at the next regular meeting in June which will be a tea for recognition of new members. Mrs. Charles Butler, housing chairman, presented flowers to mothers attending the tea who as the mother with the most children, mother traveling the farthest to attend and mother with the youngest child. Mrs. Peter Winebrake, her committee: Mrs. Paul son, Mrs. Frank Meadowcroft, Mrs. J. Richard Brady, Mrs. Ronald Boudreaux, Mrs. Nicholas Riggi, Mrs. William Farrell, Mrs. William Kalinowski, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Charles Huey, Mrs. Robert Fino, Mrs. Leon Adessa, Mrs. Allan Roberts, Mrs. Robert = Stair, Mrs. Kurt Cleaver, Mrs. Charles Hillard, Mrs. Frank Wagner and Mrs. Robert Rice. The next Executive Board meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Clyde Davis May 23 at 8 Rte. 6—Tunkhannock featuring our famous SUNDAY DINNERS $2.59 Reservations Accepted Phone 836-2971 New items arriving daily in our Gift Shop Open Tuesday thru Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Monday BOX 14 PHONE 288-6606 288-6607 822-1513 Choice: Beers—Wine Liquor and Mixed Drinks
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