Earl W. Phillips, vice ficer of the United Penn Bank of Wilkes-2gire, will be guest speaks ®t the monthly meeting of the Wyoming Valley Woman's Club Jan. 9 at 1:30 at the Hotel Sterling, Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Phillips’ topic will be: the, Question!” A registered representative of the New York Stock Exchange, Brooks and Company from 1946 until joining the bank in 1958. Born and educated in Scranton, he attended Rich- mond Professional Institute of until he enlised in the U. S. courses with the New York Institute of Finance and at- tended the Wharton School of Finance and King’s College extension program. He has been a lecturer at the American Institute of Banking, summer school, for Pennsylvania bankers at Bucknell University. Mrs. David J. Hettinger, club president, has announced that the reception committee will include: Mrs. John Hannigan, Mrs. Harry May, Mrs. Albert R. May, Mrs. Robert E. Nicholson, Mrs. Robert Davis Jr. and Mrs. Charles Tyrrell. The tea chairmen are Mrs. Charles Elbert Charlotte Scott, RD 1, Noxen, has announced the engagement of her daughter Judy, to Roy Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Evans, RD 4, Dallas. Miss Scott is the daughter of the late Raymond L. Scott. ‘A graduate of Lake-Lehman High School, Class of 1972, Miss Scott is Presently a student and employe at College Miseri- cordia, Dallas. Mr. Evans graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1968 and from Luzerne County Community College in 1971. He is presently a student at Wilkes College where he is majoring in business education. He will graduate in May. A June wedding is planned. Two Dallas ‘students’ are among the 196 undergraduate students who received degrees at the! ‘mid-year commencement exercises held at Bloomsburg State College Dec. 21. New Year's Supper The Couples Club of Trucksville United Methodist supper Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. A film Reservations are to be made by Jan. 3 with Donna Johnson. ishway. Kevin J. McGuire of 140 Sterling Ave., Dallas, received a B.A. degree in elementary education with concentrated studies in history. Kathryn J. Reese, 126 Franklin St., Dallas, was awarded a B.A. degree in public school nursing. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. C. Stuart Edwards, dean, School of Pro- fessional Studies at Bloomsburg State College. All degrees were conferres by president of the college, and the awarding of the diplomas was made by William Zurick, pre- sident of the board of trustees. Shavertown Pa.” Photo by Alex Rebar Misericordia Enrolls College Misericordia has accepted eight new students for the spring semester, according to the college’s latest ad- missions report, and is in the process of admitting several more as transfer students from other area od Currently, the college will welcome two new . incoming freshmen and six transfer students Jan. 15. The new freshmen are An- drea Barch of Bethlehem, a nursing: major, and Cheryl Castaldi of Netcong, N.J., an elementary education major. Transfer students admitted to date by Misericordia are Joan M. Cooney, a sophomore home economics major from Ran- dolph County Community College in N.J., Elizabeth Mullen, a sophomore nursing major from Luzerne County Community College; Judith Pennelle, a sophomore nursing student transferring from King’s College; Mary Ann Suhocki, a sophomore nursing student, also from King’s; Neil Valunas, a junior art major from LCCC; and Jay Brown, a sophomore business education major from LCCC. Numerous additional transfer students are being processed now, according to a spokesman for the college’s admissions office, and are expected to be admitted in the near future. A large number of transfer students are opting for the nursing major, according to the spokesman, accounted for by the fact that College Misericordia has the only four- year, baccalaureate nursing program in Northeastern Pennsylvania that is accredited Nursing. “Yet in the dark street shineth, the everlasting lights.” Machell Avenue and surrounding streets in Dallas shone with a soft ribbon of lights on Christmas Eve and for a short time there was a feeling of ‘welcoming the Christ child.’ Thoughts of gifts, tinsel and the commercialism of Christmas were gone temporarily. The desire of a few residents of Machell Avenue to bring back the real meaning of Christmas spread rapidly. One neighbor called another and quickly, The first principal town of the entire Back Mountain area was Huntsville, built on both sides of the line dividing Dallas and Plymouth Townships. Trucksville was next in im- portance, as there was no comparable town in what is now known as Dallas Township. quietly the idea grew. For several years people in New Goss Manor have been burning candles on Christmas Eve to light the way for the Christ Child and each year the ribbon of light extends. Those who are responsible for picking up the tradition asked They said that the lighting of the candles on Christmas Eve was a solomn, personal thing and was too meaningful to single out -specific individuals. It was just a few residents of Dallas tired of protests, war and trouble who wished to bring peace, love and Christ back into Christmas, one neighbor said. who drove through the ‘dark streets’ in Dallas on Christmas Eve, the real feeling of the season was present. Persons were deeply touched by the calmness and simplicity of the lights. clipping this ad Call fer Fast Service: 454-7307 FIND HELP FOR THE NEW YEAR: attend the In the Bowman’s Creek Free Methodist Church Junction Rtes. 309 & 29 JAN. 5-14 7:30 P.M. EACH NIGHT REV. W.N. TEAL, EVANGELIST the Sheridan Family, ‘Musicians & Singers Jan. 12,13, 14, “Now is the accepted time Now is the day of salvation’ Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Farrar of 14 Maplewood Ave. Dallas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Linda D. Farrar, 171 S. Shore Ave. Groton Long Point, Conn., to William R. Livingston, 306 Brandegee Ave., Groton, Conn. Mr. Livingston is the son of Mrs. Carl Houtine, Litton Ave., Groton. Miss Farrar is a graduate of Dallas High School and Wilkes and is currently teaching in Groton Public Schools. She is attending Eastern Connecticut State College. A graduate of Montville High School, Montville, Conn., Mr. Livingston served in the U. S. Army and is now a student at Mohegan College. He is em- ployed at Pfizers, Ine. in Groton. An August wedding is plan- ned. To Wed B.R. Dr. and Mrs. Angelo Mascali, 55 Machell Ave., Dallas, an- nounce the Christmas engagement of their daughter Jeanne Alice to Brian Anthony Roche, son of Phyllis: Roche, formerly of 94 Academy St., Wilkes-Barre, residing at the Mundy Street Park, Wilkes-Barre. He is the son of the late Gerald Roche. Miss Mascali, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kingston, is currently attending King’s College as a sohpomore Roche majoring in psychology. She is employed by Fowler, Dick and Walker. Mr. Roche is a graduate of Meyers High School and is an evening student at Wilkes College. He is a member of the 402nd Military Police Prisoner of War Unit stationed in Wilkes- Barre. He is also employed by Fowler, Dick and Walker, Boston Store. No date has been set for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. M. Ritter Sr., 53 Tremont Road, Dallas announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Eleanor to John Francis Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Clarke, 326 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre. Miss Ritter was graduated from Muncie Central High 350 Wyorning Ave, Wyoming, Pa. 18644 School and is attending Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. She will receive a B.S. degree in special education in February. Mr. Clarke was graduated from Coughlin High School and is a graduate of Wilkes College, Class of 1971, with a B.A. degree in history. He is presently teaching in Groton, Conn. AYE O° 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 717/693-3415 The annual Christmas dinner of the Durbin Class of the Dallas United Methodist Church was son, Park Drive, assisted by Louise Colwell, Louise Hess, Alice Brown and Harriet Miller. Unique candle arrangements and Christmas decorations en- hanced the music room where various tables were set. 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