In an evening ceremony May 5, Christine Lynn Maxwell became the bride of Alan Eugene Walsh. The Rev. Paul Hirschy officiated at the cere- mony held in the Park United on Church, Bluffton, Ind. Pa¥nts of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. H. Robert Maxwell, former residents of Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Walsh, Bluffton, are the parents of the groom. The bride’s gown was fashioned of ivory Italian Silk designed with an empire bodice highlighted by a high Victorian collar encrusted with crystal and frosted sugar pearls. The crystal and pearl trim was re- peated at the wrists of the bishop. sleeves and a butterfly bustle accented the skirt which extenged into a cathedral- Jeng grain A double tiered crowns of galloon lace, em- * broidered with the crystal and pearl trim, was worn as her headpiece. It was caught at the back with a puff of silk illusion veiling. Her bouquet was of white Phalaenopsis orchids, with apricot baby’s breath and stephanotis, and streamers of satin and English ivy. She was given in marriage by her father. Maid of honor was Paula Maxwell, sister of the bride, who was attired in a flowered chiffon gown worn over apricot taffeta. The vee neckline was softened by a ruffle, as were the apricot and lemon carnations touched with baby’s breath and satin streamers formed her nosegay. Lea Maxwell, sister of the bride, Jean Kaake and Marcy Gensic were attendants. they wore gowns identical to the honor attendant. A dress and specialty shop for ladies recently opened in the Back Mountain area, with Betty J. (Mrs. William) Price as owner. The imaginative name of the attractive new shop is “Things by B. J. Price.” In addition to dresses, both long and short, Mrs. Price has stocked good selections of lin- gerie, belts, purses, and scarves, and an exclusive line of Givenchy perfumes. Tennis en- thusiasts will be pleased to learn that “Things” is featuring tennis firesses and other clothing items necessary to the game. The small, but well-stocked, shop ‘is located on Memorial Highway, Shavertown, near Photo by J. Kozemchak Sr. Back Mountain Lumber Company. The white concrete- block building, with yellow trim, houses ‘Things’ and a shoe repair place. “I'm very pleased with the reception we have received since our opening,” says Mrs. Price, who has added two part- time salesladies, Mrs. James Alexander and Mrs. Dale Prynn. This is Betty Price’s first venture in merchandising, but she explains that it seems to be a natural endeavor for her and she is enjoying it very much. “Things” is open six days a week. Hours are from 10 a.m. to of the attractive store. Thomas Walsh, Fort Wayne, James Bower, Paul Thompson and Gene Stoppenhagen were ushers. The bride’s family lived at RD 3, Dallas, until four years ago when they moved to Bluff- ton, Ind. The former Miss Max- well attended local schools and was graduated in 1971 from Norwell High School. She is em- ployed at a nursing home. The bridegroom graduated in 1969 from Bluffton High School and is a fireman for Norfolk & Western Railroad. A reception at the Elks Club followed the wedding cere- mony. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Culver and sons, Michael and Scott; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Groboski; and daughters Sherri and Nancy; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ashworth Jr. and children, Steven, Linda and Robert, all from Dallas. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside at RD 4, Bluffton. Abortion Legislation Members of the Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake, were asked to send letters to Sen. Martin Murray or Rep. Stanley Meholchick protesting abortion legislation currently pending in Harrisburg. The Society asked for its members’ support of anti-abortion legisla- tion at its monthly meeting May 18. The meeting, which was presided over by Margaret Purcell, followed a Mass celebrated by Father Healey at the Rectory chapel. Plans were made for a bake sale to be held after all Masses June 17 and 18. Ann Crake is chairman. Regrets were expressed at the removal of the telephone booth from in front of the church. It served for many emergencies and was a con- venience to the people at this A monetary donation will be sent to ease the hardships for migrant workers in this area. Crake served refreshments. Births Mr. and Mrs. George Poynton, Davenport Street, Dallas, announce the birth of a daughter, Laura Michelle, May 16, in Nesbitt Memorial Hos- pital. They also have two daughters, Juli and Kristel. Mrs. Poynton is the former Margaret Weigel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Weigel, Cliffside Drive. Mr. Poynton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. George Poynton, Shaver Avenue, Shavertown. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen, Hyattsville, Md., announce the birth. of a son, April 11. The infant’s name is Robert John Allen. The couple have a daughter, Robin Jennifer. Mrs. Charles Brobst, 28 East Center St., Shavertown, is the paternal grandmother. The mother is the former Charlyn Oatridge. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. RD 3, Wyoming. Elects New Officers Fire Co. Auxiliary Auxiliary to the Jonathan R. Davis Fire Co. of Idetown held its regular meeting May 17 at the fire hall with President Florence Rogan presiding. Election of officers was -held. Taking offices were: president, Flo Rogan; secretary, Carol Blejwas; treasurer, Evelyn Petroski. The auxiliary announced plans to buy license plates imprinted with J.R. Davis Fire ‘Co. They will sell the plates to the firemen who will put them on their cars. Hostesess Carol Blejwas and Flo Rogan served refresh- ments. The next meeting will be held June 21. Gladys Jennings and Evelyn Petroski will be hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Blejwas Jr. of Oak Hill will observe their 11th wedding anniversary May 27. The couple were married in St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre by Father John L. Lipinski. Best man and matron of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kruska. * Mrs. Blejwas is the former Carol Williamson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood William- son, 160% S. Sprague Ave., Kingston. Mr. Blejwas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blejwas Sr., 3 Wentworth Ave., Pittsburgh. The couple have two sons, Walter 3rd, 10, who is in the fourth grade, and Michael 8, in the second grade. Both children go to Gate of Heaven School, Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Blejwas and children belong to Gate of Heaven Church. Mr. Blejwas is employed by Bellante, Clauss, Miller and Nolan Engineering and Ar- chitect Co. Inc., Scranton. Cherly A. Shiffer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shiffer Jr., 71 E. Vaughn St., Kingston, was married to William C. Del Kanic, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Del Kanic, RD 2, Hunlock Creek. The Rev.’ James Hamilton performed the ceremony inthe Roaring Brook Baptist Church May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Carol Shiffer was maid of honor for her sister and John Nallo was best man. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an original gown of organza, fashioned with an empire waist and long flowing sleeves gathered at the wrist. She carried a bouquet of daisies and roses. ‘The maid of honor was attired in a floral print crepe gown. She carried a single long-stemmed rose trimmed with pink Following their honeymoon, the couple will reside at RD 2, Hunlock Creek. Mrs. Del Kanic is a graduate employed by H. Alter & Co., Kingston. Mr. Del Kanic is a graduate of West Side Area Vocational- School and is employed by Mastercraft, Inc., Swoyersville. “Come one, come a might sound like a cry from a side show barker, but it was also one of the forums that was held at the recent Wlecome Wagon con- vention in Hazleton. Hosting the May 11 event was the Berwick club, of which Mrs. Bernard Graybeal serves as president. Approximately 350 invited delegates representing more than 65 clubs from eastern and central Pennsylvania gathered for the annual work- shop and convention. Local club members attending were: Mrs. Frank English, Mrs. Arthur Andrews, Mrs. John Dahne, Mrs. William Sigman, Mrs. William Wentz and hostesses Mrs. Joseph Laver and Mrs. Charles Metcalf. After a brief opening session, each delegate attended one of the five forums headed by area supervisors of Welcome Wagon Inc. Acting as moderators for Margaret Germer, Joan Nickol, Winner and R. Elenore Marks. Winifred Reese and Betty Jo hostess forum. Entertainment was provided by the Modernaires of Berwick High School, directed by Joan Volveris. Alice Tucker, guest speaker, briefly welcomed the group, after which luncheon In the afternoon there were panel discussions on leadership, participation and public rela- tions. Overseeing the judging of the displays highlighting the past year’s activities was Faye Mathers. Presentation of awards was made to the winning entries which were SCRAPBOOK, Penn Valley; YEARBOOK, Bethlehem; NEWSPAPER, Bethlehem. The atmosphere at the con- vention held true, delegates agreed to one of the lines in the club prayer, “Let us not forget there are no strangers— only friends who have not met.” Guest of honor at a variety shower last Saturday was Marilyn E. Mundy, daughter of Mrs. James F. Mundy, 52 N. Loveland Ave., Kingston, and the late Dr. Mundy. Hostesses ‘were Mrs. Louis F. Goeringer and her daughter, Louise; the shower was held at their home at Shrine Acres, Dallas. = Miss Mundy will wed Mid- shipman Craig Killough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Killough of Richboro at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Md., June 24. Miss Mundy, a graduate of a B.A. degree from the Pennsyl- vania State University. She is employed by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Midshipman Killough will graduate from the Naval Academy at Annapolis in June. He will enroll in the Nuclear Power School at Bainbridge, Md., in September. Elizabeth Fielding of Dallas, University, has been selected by Mademoiselle Magazine as a 1972 Guest Editor. The magazine will bring Elizabeth and 19 other winners of the competition to New York for the month of June, when they will contribute to the publishing of the August college issue, and become acquainted with many aspects of fashion publishing. During their month of ap- prenticeship with Madem- oiselle, the 20 guest editors will interview noted personalities of their own selection, be photo- graphed for fashion and beauty pages, and assume responsibili- Nancy Howell, a senior at Dallas Senior High School, will become Worthy Advisor of Charles James Memorial As- sembly No. 144, Order of Rain- bow, at an installation cere- mony to be held in the Eastern Star Hall, Dallas, at 7:30 p.m. May 25. Linda Howell, a past Worthy Advisor of the assem- bly, will install her sister. Both girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Howell, Demunds Road, Dallas. Nancy has been an active Love, Nature, Service, Chaplain, Faith, Hope, Charity, and Worthy Associate Advisor. Linda, a graduate of Dallas Senior High School and the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, is currently a member of the nursing staff at Georgetown Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Intalling officers will be Debbie Philo, Worthy Advisor; Installing Worthy Advisor, Linda Howell; Marshall, Barbara Moen; Chaplain, Ruth Ann Nixon; Musician, Karer Aicher; Soloist, Julie Evans. Other officers to be installed Ruth 'LaBar; Charity, Debbie Ostrum; Hope, Bonnie Portor; Faith, Dianne Logan; Chaplain, June Ann McGough; Drill Leader, Roberta Condon; Love, Evelyn Swasnak; Religion, Claire LaBarre; - Nature, Sharon Richardson; Immortal- ity, Roy Ann Meeker; Fidelity, Cindy Jones; Patriotism, Kim Bonawitz; Service, Linda LaBar; Confidential Observer Melinda Warmouth; Outer Ob- server, Donna’ Richardson; Musician, Sara Barakat; Choir Director, Sue Haddle; American flag, Becky Stout; Christian flag, Karen Aicher; Rainbow flag, Debbie Werts; Pages, Doreen Rutkin, Dyanne Barbose; Substitutes, Debbie Philo and Sue Rifenberry. Photo by Alex Rebar ing, and laying out the issue. Their work will often take them out of the office to visit the fashion market, advertising agencies, cosmetic firms, and other publications. As an English major, Elizabeth is a member of two journalism honoraries and won the 1972 Paulyne Fisher Award for poetry. She plans to enter the magazine or book publishing field and to become a published poet and fiction writer. Elizabeth is also ‘‘very excited and interested’ in women’s liberation and the role of the woman’s magazine in the / During the present era of somewhat touchy relations bet- ween college presidents and students, most key educators are doing everything possible to avoid any kind of publichy in the campus press. But this is not so at Wilkes College. As the deadline approached for the year’s final edition of the Beacon campus weekly news- paper, Wilkes College Presdient Francis J. Michelini actually asked for space in the publication. The unusual request was quickly granted by eager stu- expected an announcement that would cause some year-end ripples on the campus. But President Michelini sur- prised them—all he wanted to ‘do was say ‘‘thank-you.” His message, which ran in a special box at the top of page Past > College Board-Guest Editor | Competition, Elizabeth sub- mitted a self profile called “My Tenses” and a mini-issue of Mademoiselle containing an interview with a fictitious character, Aimee Durant, pl the essay, ‘‘A Practical Guide Student Politics, or How to Survive the Movement Withou Really Trying.” ; Guest editors are given priority consideration for permanent positions with Mademoiselle and other Cond Nast publications. The program in past years has meant the beginning of a career in fashi publishing for many talented young artists and jorunalists. | Linda Howell one read in part: J ‘‘As this academic year draws to a close, I would be re- | miss if I did not express my sin- B8 cere thanks and appreciation to the students of Wilkes College for ‘their support and activity during the year. “The recent Cherry Blossom Festival showed once again how student leadership, participa- tion and work can be blended Fi into memorable fun exper- iences of college life. All during the year, there has been unsung participation in every facet of college life by students... “_..When we hear student apathy discussed let’s not forget the dedicated efforts of so many J students who do participate res- ® ponsibly in all elements of college life. BK “I thank all students for their ~ § unselfish and dedicated partici- pation in the life of Wilkes College and our community of Wilkes-Barre...” . =.
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