To dine with Roberta Kunkle is a most pleasant experience. This attractive brown-eyed brunette language instructor at Wilkes-Barre Campus serves delicious French foods from wine i Her small bungalow in Dallas Township reflects her French interests. She has collected numerous pieces, decoratéd and arranged them so that upon entering her home one receives the impression of entering a provincial French cottage in rural France. Her cheery yellow and white kitchen ‘with brass wall-hang- ings, quaint livingroom furnish- ed with hand-finished pieces, tastefully combined for comfort and beauty, makes a perfect setting ¥ the delicious French recipes $e prepares for infor- Roberta Kunkle came to the Wilkes-Barre Campus of Penn State University from Apollo, a small’ community near Pitts- burgh, three years ago. She joined the faculty as a French instructor but since that time has pursued further studies in German and presently teaches both French and German. It was not too long after her arrival that Roberta’s warm smile and captivating person- ality had won the hearts of both students and faculty members. Her standing invitation to “join. me in a cup of coffee and a snack” soon made both her office and her home a popular gathering place. Her friends and co-workers looked forward to meetings when they knew Roberta would serve several varieties of her French pas- tries. They readily attest to her ability as a language instructor gor i y The counter-tenor, the male voice unheard in the musical world for several centuries, has once again arrived on the musical scene. The voice belongs to Alfred Deller who will be appearing with the Deller Consort in a concert at College Misericordia, Oct. 25. A popular solo voice during the 16th and 17th centuries - the one for which both Bach and Purcell wrote some of their most beautiful music - the counter-tenor has been virtually obsolefgysince the domination of the ro B; tic style of music. Then, in 1940, eminent com- poser Michael Tippett heard Alfred Deller sing in his London debut. Tippett declared the voice to be ‘like no other sound in music, and few other musical sounds are so intrinsically sien ik. this was high 4 for he had received only one voice lesson in his life and had formerly sung only in English church choirs. From that point on, Alfred Deller’s career grew rapidly to the point where he is now on his 12th North American tour and has ‘appeared in concert throughout = Europe and Australia. In 1948, the Deller Consort was formed for the purpose of giving authentic performances of English and other vocal consort music of the Renais- sance and Baroque eras. For the College Misericordia concert, the Deller Consort will present English and Italian madrigals, lute songs, including those of Shakespeare, two and three part canzonets, and a concerted item called ‘The Cries of London’. The concert will be held in Walsh Auditorium on campus at 8 p.m. and will be open to the public at no charge. The concert is being sponsored by the college’s cultural events committee. but even more readily speak out in favor of her culinary ability. Roberta’s cooking experience goes back to her ‘growing up’ years back home in Apollo where she and her sister divided household chores evenly. Roberta, who even then liked experimenting in the kitchen, helped her mother prepare meals and her sister, who ex- celled in cooking, did the sewing. Her interest in cooking grew as she grew, and today she spends much of her leisure time trying out new recipes collected from friends or from her years spent studying abroad. During her junior year at In- diana University, Pa., where she received her B. S. degree in education, Roberta studied French abroad at the Univer- sity of Montpellier, Montpellier, France. She continued her studies at Penn State University where she was awarded an M. A. degree in French literature. She also studied at the Univer- sity of Heidelberg and in 1971, studied at Schiller College near Stutgaart, Germany. This past summer she studied German at Middleburg College, Vt. Roberta is of Slovak-German nationality and, although she can prepare many dishes orig- inating from these countries, her interest in French cooking developed through her studies in the language, literature and customs of that country, and she enjoys serving French dishes for small, informal gatherings, especially after- skiing or after-meeting ‘‘get-to- gethers.” In addition to her talents in the culinary field, she does activities in the out-of-doors— especially skiing. She and many of her friends ski at Camelback and also belong to Wyoming Valley Ski Club. She also enjoys good reading and instrumental music. Roberta prepares and serves a variety of menus equally deli- cious but among her friends and associates her French pastries are favorites. They claim there is no aroma so inviting as that of cookies or pastries baking, whether they be cherished recipes of the past, family favorites, or those from other countries. Reminding Post readers that ‘happy the home with the full cooky jar’, Roberta hopes they’ll try and enjoy the recipes published below : Gateau Bonbons (Tiny frosted filled cookies from France) Two-thirds C. soft butter or margarine 1 C. sugar 1 egg 1-3‘ oz. pkg..cream cheese, softened 1, t. lemon juice 1 t. finely grated lemon rind 2 C. flour 1» t. baking powder 1, t. salt v5 t. soda orange marmalade Mix first six ingredients until light and fluffy. Measure flour by sifting. Blend dry ingre- dients; add to butter mixture; mix well. Chill. Heat oven to 350 degrees. rest refrigerated), roll 5 inch Cut 1inch rounds. Place half the rounds on lightly greased baking sheet. Put 4 t. mar- malade in center of each. Cover with remaining half of rounds; seal edges with floured finger. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. When cool, frost with tinted icing (recipe below). Makes seven dozen one inch bonbons. Bonbon Icing 1 C. sifted confectioner’s sugar 1; t. salt » t. flavoring (favorite) 1'» T. cream or. 1 T. water Blend sugar, salt and flavoring. Add cream or water to make easy to spread. Tint with food coloring. Spread on cookies with spatula or pastry brush. Chocolate Orange Puffs 1, C. water 1, C. butter or margarine ly t. salt 1, C. flour 2 eggs grated rind of 1 orange (2-3 T.) Chocolate creme filling (recipe below ) Heat oven to 450 degrees. Blend water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil. Measure flour by sifting. Add flour; stir briskly until mixture leaves the pan and forms a smooth ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, add one egg at a time; beat well after each egg. Fold in orange .rind. Drop dough by level teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 min. Remove from baking sheet immediately; cool. Fill with filling and refrigerate until served. Makes four-five dozen puffs. Chocolate Creme Filling Melt 1» cup semi-sweet choco- late pieces over hot (not boil- ing) water. Add 2 tablespoons orange juice or water. Remove from heat and cool. Fold in one- third cup finely chopped almonds. Beat 's cup whipping cream until stiff; fold into chocolate mixture. French Lace Cookies 1 C. flour 1 C. finely chopped nuts 1» C. corn syrup L, C. butter or margarine Two-thirds C. brown sugar (packed firmly) Heat oven to 375 degrees. Measure flour by sifting. Blend flour and nuts; bring corn syrup, sugar, and shortening to boil in saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; gradually stir in flour and nuts. Drop batter by level teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. (Bake only 8 or 9 cookies at a time.) Bake 5-6 minutes; remove from oven and allow to stand 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet. Makes about 4 dozen cookies. Toffee Bar Cake 2 C. brown sugar 2 C. sifted flour 1» t. salt 1 t. soda 1 stick margarine (quarter) Mix first /four ingredients; add margarine and mix until lumpy. Remove 1 cup for top- ping; then add following three ingredients to mixture: 1 t. vanilla 1 egg 1 C. milk Mix well; pour into baking dish. Sprinkle crumbs on top, then sprinkle 1!» cup broken pecans or walnuts and six Heath candy bars broken over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes in a greased 13x9x2 or 10x10 pan. Cut in small squares to serve. Charity Cocktail Gala Will Benefit Hospital Mrs. Stephen Morenko, chairman, Back Mountain Branch of Mercy Hospital Auxiliary’s charity cocktail party, has announced that the theme of the affair will be Mercy Hospital Comeback. The party will be held Nov. 5 in Kennedy Lounge of College Misericordia. Mrs. John Thompson is co- chairman and Mrs. Adam refreshment chairman, assisted by Mrs. Gus Shuleski, Mrs. Phillip Jones, Mrs. Regis Brice, Mrs. Joseph Yenason and Mrs. Bernard Feist. Mrs. Paul Menapace is chairman of the ticket com- mittee assisted by Mary Weir, Mrs. Brice, and Anne Stenger. Decorations chairman is Mrs. Ted Popielarz and co-chairman is Mrs. Phillip Ansillio Jr. Mrs. John E. Thompson is also on the committee. Patterson Photography Dallas Borough Mayor and Stephen Hartman, 96 Dallas, Helen Gallagher, Miss Hartman is a graduate attended College National Page 9 Bank, Luzerne. Mr. Gallagher is a graduate of Girard College, Philadelphia, and Wilkes . College. He is employed in the Trust Department of the First National Bank of Eastern Pennsylvania. The wedding will take place June 2, 1973, at the Dallas United Methodist Church, Dallas. Michael R. Breakstone and Christine M. Kreidler were married in a candlelight double ring civil ceremony at the groom’s home, 148 Staub Road, Trucksville, Sept. 30. Earl Gregory, justice of the peace, performed the ceremony during which the bride and groom both recited poems each had com- posed for the other. The home was decorated with autumn flowers and white candles. They were attended by the Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, was the setting last Saturday for the wedding of Carol Ann Pavlick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pavlick, 16 Pinecrest Ave., Dallas, to Larry Newitt Llewellyn, Harveys Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay M. Llewellyn of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Harveys Lake. The Rev. Stephen McGough performed the double ring ceremony which took place at 3 p.m. Given in marriage by her ‘father, the bride wore a white formal length gown of silk sata peau styled with high neckline, long bishop sleeves and empire waistline... The A-line. skirt featured Alencon lace with pull- through satin ribbon ending in back with a detachable chapel train. Her headpiece was a profile of Alencon lace with double blusher veil of silk illusion. She carried a nosegay of baby carnations and roses. Mrs. Alan Landis, Morristown, was :matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Eric P. Hill, Cooperstown; Mrs. John Zielaskiewicz, Georgia; and Mrs. Theodore Radzinski, Dallas, sister of the bride. The matron of honor wore a floor length gown designed with a Renaissance Russet printed velvet jumper. and matching satin blouse with long sleeves. She wore a matching velvet ribbon in her hair and carried a nosegay of fall flowers. The bridesmaids wore gowns identical to that of the matron of honor with matching velvet ribbons in their hair and similar nosegays of flowers. Charles Heffron. was best man. Ushers i were James Thomas Carr, and Stephen Pavlick, San Fran- cisco, Calif., brother of the bride. The mother of the bride wore a pale green formal length gown with matching accessories and a matching orchid. The bridegroom’s mother selected an orange and white formal length gown with matching accessories and a matching orchid. Following a reception at the Newberry Estate, the couple left on a trip to Colorado. They will reside at Pole 170, Harveys Lake. Mrs. Llewellyn is a graduate of West Side Central Catholic High School and is employed as a secretary at Automatic Cigarette Service Company, Kingston. Mr. Llewellyn is a graduate of Meyers High School and is associated with Llewellyn Bros. Inc., Wilkes-Barre. The bride was honored at a surprise shower given by Mrs. Alan Landis, and at a shower given by Mrs. Eric P. Hill, Mrs. Theddore Radzinski, Mrs. Frank Summa, and Mrs. John Zielaskiewicz, at Brothers Four Restaurant, Dallas. The bridegroom’s parents en- tertained at a rehearsal dinner at the Newberry Estate. The Dallas Junior Woman’s Club held its first meeting of the fall recently at the Prince of Peace Church. Mrs. William D. Davies, president, presided. W. Lee Woodmensee, a government specialist, ad- dressed the group on Home Auction Suppliers Thanked for Help Mrs. Robert E. Parker, chair- man of the refreshment stand at the recent Back Mountain Li- brary Auction, has cited several area merchants and organiza- tions for their assistance and contributions to the three-day event. Included in her report were Davis’s Economy Store, Daring’s Market, Acme Market, Cleasby’s E-Z Market, Elby’s Restaurant, Vic Mar’s Restaurant, Brother’s Four Restaurant, Perugino’s, Am- brose’s Pizza Parlor, Burger King and Continental Inn; Dallas Dairy, Purvin Dairy, Harter Dairy, Chase Dairy and Orange Dairy; Diamond Vending Co.; ' Thomas C. Thomas Produce, James Thomas and Sons; Phil- lips Seafood, Forty Fort Ice Cream, Irem Temple Country Club, American Legion Post 672; Gate of Heaven Church; First National Bank of East- ern Pennsylvania, Dallas Vil- lage Office; United Penn Bank, Dallas branch; King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Individual thanks were of- fered to James Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reese, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Roth, Atty. and Mrs. Mitchell Jenkins and to all of the assistant chairpersons "and refreshment stand workers. Rule, pointing out that the question of establishing a study committee on Home Rule and optional forms of government will be presented to Kingston Township voters Nov. 4. Mr. Woodmensee was sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Mrs. Clyde Davis, education chairman, announced that the club will donate some 90 children’s books to the Plymouth Library which was totally wiped out in the June flood. Mrs. Charles Hillard, home life chairman, reported the club is helping to serve one day per week in the Meals-On Wheels program. Four persons in the Back Mountain area are being served two meals per day in the program at present. Also, she Anne N. Stets Weds James B. Davies lll Mrs. J. Bowden Northrup announces the marriage of her daughter, Anne Stets, to James B. Davies III last Saturday evening at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Dallas. The Rev. Andrew Pillarella officiated at the nuptial service; The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Charles D. Lem- mond Jr. Theodore Wright served as best man for Mr. Davies. A small family dinner was served at the Newberry Estate following the ceremony. Mrs. Davies is the daughter of the late J. Bowden Northrup. Mr. Davies, the son of Mrs. late Lt. James B. Davies II, owns and operates The Hut Card and Gift Shop at the Dallas Shopping Center. reported the annual sewing contest will be held Feb. 6, 1973, with Mrs. George Yatsko as chairman ‘of the contest. Members of the club who wish to enter the contest must use ‘“‘Spadia’’ patterns and the be a travel costume. The sewing contest will also be sponsored in Junior and Senior High School Division by the club. Mrs. Jerry Paxton, chairman of the talent auction in the November meeting, requested each member to bring one article or more to the meeting and to list what it cost to make. The Dallas Jr. Woman's Club will be the hostess club for the Luzerne County Federation of Woman’s Clubs fall meeting to be held Oct. 31 at the Irem Temple Country Club. Mrs. Robert Stair will be chairman. Mrs. Robert Yarashus, chairman with Mrs. Harry Bernardi of the ‘Hess's of Allentown’ fashion show to be held Nov. 15 at the Dallas Junior High School, announced that tickets can be purchased from any club member or at the door. A fall dance will be held Nov. 4 at the Continental Inn. Reservations must be made by Oct. 31 with Mrs. John Oravitz, chairman of the dance. A Christmas shopping night will be held at the Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, for the children of the Back Mountain area. Club members will donate handmade articles. along with items purchased for the children to buy at a nominal fee. Mrs. Charles Parente and Mrs. John Randolf are co-chairmen of this event. Mrs. Evan Bonawitz, program chairman, presented W. Lee Woodmensee, a government specialist, who spoke on Home Rule. - bridegroom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Breakstone. The bride wore a full length white A-line dress = with scalloped lace at the sleeves and hem line. She carried a nosegay of carnations and autumn flowers and wore a crown of the same flowers. A buffet reception was held following the ceremony. = Mrs. Breakstone is a 1972 graduate of Dallas High School and is employed in the office of Duplan Corp., Kingston. : Mr. Breakstone a graduate of Dallas High School, an assistant manager for Stores, Inc. at wardsville store. White Cross their Ed- Altar —Rosary discussed at the recent meeting of St. Therese’s Church. Ac- cording to Mrs. Walter Williams, Mrs. Mryon Mickiewiez and Mrs. George Hoffman, tea chairmen, en- quartet. Co-chairmen of the Society’ S Christmas party are Mrs. Thomas Carr and Mrs. Joseph Barks. At the November meeting, reports President Mrs. Robert Yarashus, a film on cancer will be shown and a question and ducted by Dr. Smedley. Band 7 will serve refresh- ments under the supervision of Mrs. Frank Parker and Mrs. Fred Bonfig. Installs Officers Dallas American Legion Aux-. iliary the Post Home, Memorial High- way, Dallas. Frances Yankoski, central director, installed the follow- i vice president; Florence Davenport, second vice pre- sident; Ruth Struthers, secre- tary; Helen Garbutt, treasurer; Josephine Matenus, chaplain; arms; historian, Templin. Shirley ing refreshments were served by Shirley Templin, Janice Buckley. The auxiliary will meet Oct. Junior Woman’s Club’s annual organization’s regular monthly meeting. The auctioned off include knitted, crocheted and handsewn ar- ticles, Christmas decorations, floral arrangements, children’s wall plaques, canned and baked goods. evening. All profits realized from the venture are returned to the Back Mountain through the club’s’ community service projects. auctioneer; Mrs. Harry A. Bernardi, Mrs. Paul Manzi, Mrs. David Perry, Mrs: Robert Yarashus and Mrs. Jerry A. Paxton.
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