College Misericordia conclud- ed its annual Theatre 3 benefac- tor campaign last Wednesday with campaign team captains reporting over 84 percent of this year’s goal of 400 benefactors achieved. At the final report meee, team captains reported 338 benefactors regis- tered. Campaign general chairman John J. Gartner called the campaign a success, indicating that the goal had been set before the flood and that the final tally exceeded all expectations. Mr. Gartner called the tally ‘“‘a tri- bute to all the campaign team workers and to the benefactors themselves for preserving the continuity of the 14-year-old Theatre 3 series.”” As the college is continuing to receive subscription memberships even though the official campaign has closed, Mr. Gartner pre- dicted that the final tally may go over the 400 mark. Sister Miriam Teresa, RSM, president of College Misericor- dia, thanked all the campaign workers for ‘their time ‘and efforts.” “You have done ex- tremely well,” Sister said. In addition to the benefactor ($100) memberships, Theatre 3 The But committee of the Wilkes-Barre YWCA, a United Fund Agency, met recently to plan its future program. Mrs. Charles Boyer, chairman, presided. All YWCA committees will participate in the Holiday Festival to be held Nov. 17. Booths will include holiday gifts, pine booth, Della Robia wreaths, baked goods, almost- memphis are urged to start now on feS®yal items. When the Y’s Woman's holiday classes start in mid-October, time will be alloted to making items for the festival. Mrs. Thomas Smith, adult program director, announced that the square dance group will Silver Leaf Holds Meeting The Kunkle Silver Leaf Club met at the home of Florence Hoyt Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. with Arline Updyke presiding. Games were played and re- freshments served to Naomi Ashburner, Edith Costanzo, Elizabeth Hess, Virgie Elston, Elsie Franklin, Lena Martin, Floren {limeck, Myrtle Hess, Grace ide, Dorothy Dodson, Mildred Lutes, Doris Harrison, Ruby . Miers, Ella Brace Adirerie Collis, Jennie ' Miers, Agneg, Elston, Wilma Elston, Arli NIpdyke and the hostess, Florerice Hoyt. hold a scrub party Sept. 28 to get the auditorium ready for their first dance Oct. 3. Mrs. Frank Murphy, physical education director, announced that her classes will include slimnastics with Mrs. Murphy and Marge Kelly, judo and karate with Carol Roberts and John Kaiam, modern dance with Marge Kelly, yoga with Mrs. Marie Shaw and Nancy Leach, fencing with David Lippencott. The Saturday Fun Program for girls 6 to 12 years of age will start in October with a free open house for participants. Ac- tivities include swimming with Elaine Ward, gym with Mrs. Dale Richards, ballet and baton with Diane Strobel, singing with Cathy Lockett, knitting and crocheting with Mary Dorothy Waskevich, crafts with Marlene Yanchuck. Miss Yanchuck will also teach a co-ed art class Saturday af- ternoon. The physical education department will also offer swimming classes, a volley ball and basketball league, sauna and massage. Massage by appointment with = Dorothy Eustice. The YWCA swim team, ‘“Aqua-Maids,”’ will meet in the near future under the direction of John Zimnicky. Don Dan- chick is diving instructor. The health education committee will lounge. All members are urged to attend. is also receiving many addi- tional patron ($25) and general ($15) memberships, according to Theatre 3 college coordina- tor, Robert J. Gower. All three types of memberships are expected to exceed last year’s tallies. All money resulting from the Theatre 3 campaign will be used by College Misericordia for the promotion of academic programs, expansion of facili- ties, and as aid for economically disadvantaged students. Miss Kirmse Earns Honors Dorothy A. Kirmse, Dallas, a member of the class of 1974 at Skidmore College, earned honors for the spring term, 1972. Highest honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 3.6 or honors for a ratio of 3.2 or higher. Miss Kirmse is a daughter of Mrs. E. J. Schellenberg and a graduate of Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, Conn. Skidmore is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 1972 with a series of academic and cultural events honoring its students past and present. Coeducational since last fall; it has more than 1,880 men and women students enrolled for classes which began Sept. 13. New students, including fresh- men and transfers, represent 30 states and 10 foreign countries. Two Services on Communion Sunday Worship service at the Trucksville United Methodist Church on World-Wide Com- munion Sunday, Oct. 1, will be at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. John L. Topolewski, will conduct the services. Church school will be at 9:30 am. and a coffee hour of fellowship at 10:30 a.m. All three groups of the Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. for a fall round-up. All persons who loaned cots, mattresses, blankets, etc. to the church during the flood emergency are asked to pick them up by Oct. 6. They cannot be kept after that date. by Maryanne Zugarek If someone were to ask me— what is the most elegant fabric of this season—my answer would probably be the same as if it had been asked 50 or more years ago! For to me the most elegant fabric of all times is vel- vet. It’s probably also the fabric that most women hesitate to sew! Why? Surely there is nothing mysterious or unusually difficult about it—is is exgwptionally pretty makes the s&¥/-er wonder if she should try it or not. Whatever the reason, if you never tried sewing velvet before--now is definitely the time to start. Velvet has really made the scene all over this fall and winter. And velvet, being as old as it is in origin is also very new. There are now many different kinds of velvet com- pared to the ‘old’ one standard type. Let me name a few! ‘Water repellent velvet’— shocking but true—a new finish of certain velvets that makes it resistant to spots and also water repellent. ‘Transparent velvet’—a new, very light weight velvet—suit- able for summer wear. ‘Washable’ —Definitely | —A cotton, rayon mixture—makes for easier than ever care! ‘Crushed velvet’-—remember when crushed velvet was a tragedy. Well, now it’s purpose- ly done for a very unique ap- pearance. Of course, these are only a few of the qualities now at- tributed to velvet. If you are still afraid to sew it—don’t be! Of. course there are always standard rules for sewing even the simplest of fabrics, and vel- vet has rules too! It is still necessary to find out which way the pile runs. A light brushing over with the fingers will tell—the smoothest feel is up. Best results are achieved when all pattern pieces are facing the same direction— usually the top of pattern pieces facing up with the smooth grain—this gives a richer ap- pearance. Use pins within the seam allowances only as these very easily mar the fabric. Use chalk or some other non- penetrating marker for mark- ing the fabric. Sew all seams in the direction of the pile. It is suggested to use a fine needle with silk thread but I've also had good results using a fine needle with polyester thread—experiment. Steam velvet— don’t press! Place a wet towel directly over your iron to produce more steam—but do not brush the velvet with either towel or iron. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when buying velvet: Never buy velvet that is folded or stacked—buy from hangers or from ‘spaced’ bolts. Never keep velvet folded in the bag after it is purchased-- either hang it or use it. .im- mediately—creases are very hard to remove. Don’t be afraid to ask about fiber content when it comes to handling and care. This is important. There are some very reason- able prices on velvet—look for them— and buy—don’t be afraid—sew! And write to me with your problems! Forthcoming projects were outlined at the first executive board meeting of the Dallas Junior Woman's Club of the fall at the home of Mrs. James Thomas. Mrs. Donald Lloyd served as co-hostess and Mrs. William D. Davies, president, presided. Board members discussed plans for the candy booth at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary Auction Oct. 6, 7, and 8; fall dance at the Continental Inn Nov. 4, and fashion show by Hess’s of Allentown Nov. 15. The first monthly meeting of the club will be held Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Church. The program for the evening will be conducted by Mrs. Allan Hyman of the League of Women Voters. All members are asked to attend and are urged to invite a guest. Officers and board members for the coming year are: presi- dent, Mrs. William D. Davies; first vice president, Mrs. Evan Bonawitz; second vice presi- dent, Mrs. Jay Niskey; record- ing secretary, Mrs. Robert Yarashus; corresponding secretary, Mrs. . James Thomas; assistant secretary, Mrs. Dwight Nunemacher; treasurer, Mrs. J. William Farrell; assistant treasurer, Mrs. James Richardson; audit and parliamentarian, Mrs. Robert Stair; club woman and publicity, Mrs. Robert Richard- son; conservation and com- munity improvement, Mrs. Wil- liam Downs; education, Mrs. Clyde Davis; finance, Mrs. Hans Dreher; fine arts and cul- tural heritage, Mrs. Donald Lloyd; home life, Mrs. Charles Hillard; housing, Mrs. Charles Butler: international clubs and affairs, Mrs. Walter Kozem- chak; legislation, Mrs. Robert Shepherd; membership, Mrs. Harold Haefele; music, Mrs. Harry Bernardi; program, Mrs. Evan Bonawitz; public affairs, Mrs. J. Richard Brady; remembrance, Mrs. James Balmer; telephone squad, Mrs. Rowland Ritts; welfare, Mrs. For Mrs. u. WE Pateison of Norton Avenue, Dallas, baking bread is a labor of love. Several times .a week she bakes two family’s use and one to be given to friends. So it is only natural that for this energetic lady the words ‘‘auction’”’ and ‘‘bread” have become synonymous. Ever since the first Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction 26 years ago, she has baked a number of loaves of bread each day of the auction. This year will be no exception. Interviewed at her Hote re- cently, Mrs. Peterson admitted that she has only one secret for her special bread. She attri- butes her success to an authen- tic. wooden spirtle from Scot- land which she uses to mix the dough until it is ready for kneading. Otherwise her recipe and even her baking pans have remained unchanged through- out her baking career. Reminiscing about prior auctions, Mrs. Peterson re- called some of the first auctions when the late Howard Risley Annual Fall The Dallas Women of Kiwanis will hold their annual fall ecard party this year in the Gate of Heaven Auditorium. The affair will begin at 8 p.m. Oct. 11. Mrs. Andrew Roan is chairman with Mrs. Walter Roberts, co- chairman. Tickets are available from any member of the club or at the door. All proceeds will be used by the service committee of the club for their many worthwhile charitable projects during the year. Table prizes and many beautiful door prizes will be awarded during ‘the evening. Refreshments will be prepared and served by the women. Mrs. Roan has announced the Eastern Star Plans Cards and Games Elizabeth Layaou, Worthy Matron, and Dennis Bonning Jr., Worthy Patron, invite the public to attend ‘the Dallas Chapter No. 396 Order of the Eastern Star’s Card and Game Party at the Foster Street Building Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. The chairmen, Lois Owens and Helen Traver, have ap- pointed these committees: bake sale: Gertrude Davies; refresh- ments: Irene Cook and Elma Price; door awards: Sarah Strauser and Mildred Howell; games: Annjane Cochran and Thelma Lamoreux; room ar- rangements: Mrs. Dennis Bon- ning, Jr. and Mrs. Layiah Oce Beryl Austin. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any member. Card Party following committees: table decorations - Mrs. Harry Lefko, chairman; Mrs. Thomas Dombroski and Mrs. Carl Goeringer;'publicity - Mrs. John Blase; refreshments - Mrs. Martin Moore and Mrs. Ber- nard Banks, co-chairmen; Mrs. Peter George, Mrs. Reese Pelton and Mrs. James Huston; tickets - Mrs. Thomas O’Malia, chairman; Mrs. Anthony Fulton and Mrs. William Guyette; prize committee - Mrs. Leo Corbett, chairman; Mrs. Walter Kozemchak and Mrs. James Brokenshire. Mrs. Vincent Roman, presi- dent of the Dallas Women of Kiwanis, extends a cordial welcome to all women of the community to attend this worthwhile project of the club. Hospital Auxiliaries Review Activities The year’s activities of the eight auxiliaries-of the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital will be reviewed Sept. 29 at 1 p.m, when the executive board meets at the Nurses’ Home. Mrs. C.H. McCracken will preside. Back Mountain members of ‘the executive board are : Mrs. William A. Austin, Mrs. Leon Beisel, Mrs Harold ‘Davenport, Mrs. Frederick Eck, Mary Emmanuel, Mrs. Charles Maxwell, Mrs. William A. Thomas, and Mrs. Charles Perkins. Volunteers are needed to man the cart and the hospitality shop. Anyone may help by con- tacting Mrs. C.H. McCracken at the Nurses’ Home. pounds of flour for bread to be baked by such well known bakers as the late Mesdames Stanley Davies, George Greg- son, David Joseph and others. Her husband, ‘‘Pete’” Peter- son, is also an active participant in the library auction, having served as a tally clerk on the auction block every year. He was also treasurer: of the auction for six years. The bake sale booth is probably one of the most popular booths at the auction. Its home-made goodies try to satisfy the hearty appetites of auction workers, bidders, and countless children alike. This year Mrs. James Alexander and Mrs. Paul Priebe are co-chairmen of this booth. Their only concern is to have enough baked goods to meet the demand for the three days of the auction. So they hope that many local women will bake a pan of brownies, cup cakes, cookies, or any other specialty. All one has to do is the auction sale Oct. 6, 7 and 8. The Tenth Annual Antiques Show and Sale, sponsored by the Tunkhannock Auxiliary of Tyler Memorial Hospital, has been scheduled for Oct. 3 and 4. Dealers from a wide area will again participate in this ‘‘better annual event to be held in Nativity Parish Hall from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Antiques buffs will not be dis- appointed when they see the wide assortment of furniture, rare glass, china, coins, jewelry and other collectibles displayed by dealers from as far away as Massachusetts. Two dealers have been added this year to year a chance to see new things. An especially interesting dis- play will be provided by a dealer who has spent the summer on a world-wide collecting trip. The Auxiliary’s booth, ‘‘The Marketplace.” will top previous Gate of Heaven's Altar and Rosary Society will conduct an Ability Auction Oct. 2 at the school’s auditorium. Many lovely homemade items will be auctioned. For unusual and inexpensive Christmas gifts attend this enjoyable auction. Chairman, Mrs. John Thomp- son, cordially invites all women of the community. St. Alphonsus Retreat House, Tobyhanna, will conduct a men’s retreat the weekend of Oct. 6,7 and 8. For reservations please contact Gus Faerber at 675-2875 or Leo Mohen at 639- 5355. A Twi-light Search program will be held at St. Joseph’s Obiate House, Pittston, Oct. 11, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. All students in the parish from grades 7, 8 and 9 attending Dallas or Lehman schools are invited to attend. The bus will leave Gate of Heaven at 3:45 and return at 10 p.m. This same program will be held for the students of the 10th, 11th and 12th grades who attend Dallas or’ Lehman schools. It will be held Oct. 30. All parents of second grade «children . interested in, partic-’ ipating in the Family Prepara- tion Program for First Holy Communion may register at the first weekly meeting Sept. 29 dt 7:30 in the school library. For further information telephone Mrs. Edward Kale at 639-1236. Tickets on Sale for Roast Beef Dinner Tickets are now available for the annual roast beef dinner, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the Shavertown United Methodist Church, which will be held Oct. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations may be made with: the Pricilla Circle: Mrs. William Flock; Ruth Circle: Mrs. Stephen Johnson; Mary Circle: Mrs. John Rogers; or any member of the United Methodist Women. In conjunction with the din- ner, the junior and senior high school youths of the church are sponsoring a bake sale. Profits from this sale will go to ‘the Youth Service Fund of the National Board of Missions. age 9 year’s offerings with a mul- titude of unique hand-crafted | items, baked goods, home- canned goodies and arrange- ments of dried flowers. oo The chance to win a pair of brass candlesticks (c. 1850) which have been made into lamps with hand-painted shades provides additional incentive to | attend. The winner will be announced Wednesday evening. Luncheon, dinner, and after- noon tea will be served both All profits from the show will be used to help finance a second operating room at Tyler Mem- orial Hospital, Tunkhannock. With fall foliage providing a colorful background, residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania will find the drive to Tun hannock’s Tenth Antiques Show and Sale a most pleasant and rewarding one. Statistics recently compiled by the President’s Task Force on Aging reveal that some 25,000 elderly people have been displaced by the flood in Wyo- ming Valley. Project ‘‘Search” a volunteer venture, is being undertaken with the expec tation of reaching and assisting all elderly flood victims. We have been asked to secure volunteers who will work within | our locality by going from door to door for about two or three | blocks. If you are interested in becoming -a ‘‘Search’ volun- teer, please contact Mrs. Vin- cent Correale at 639-5759. il Anti-War Classic On College Screen Broken Lullaby, a 1932 film starring Lionel Barrymore and Zasu Pitts, will be presented at College Misericordia Oct. 2 as i part of the college's fall semester cultural film series. The film will be presented in | Walsh Auditorium on campus at = | 7:30 p.m. Admission will be: free. Directed by Ernst Lublisch Broken Lullaby is an anti-wa film ranked with The Big Parade and All Quiet On The Western Front as one of the : classics on the subject. The story deals with a conscience- | stricken French soldier who goes to Germany after the war to seek expiation from the § parents of a soldier he has | killed. Most of all, the film is a exercise in visual technique. The opening montage of church | bells alternating with cannons, the camera tracking down a row of kneeling soldiers in | church and then reversing to | pick up their gleaming sabres in | aneat line down the aisle, is one | of the director’s most celebrated tour-de-force. J In 1932 when the film was released, critic Robert Sher- wood said, ‘“Itis the best talking picture that has yet been seen and heard, for it is the closest approach that has been made to the true cinematographic ideal- precisely the same ideal that existed and was so infrequently
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