Pc: 8 Few people take time fo consider the important role their hands play in their lives, but at least one resident of the Back Mountain is fully aware how vital the use of his hands is in both his work and in his avocation. Donald S. Anthony, Grand- view Avenue, New Goss Manor, owner of the West Side Clinical Laboratories, uses his hands for hours on end as he performs clinical analyses for many patients referred to him by area physicians. He also spends many hours during the week and often on Sundays, playing the large concert piano in the livingroom of his ranch style home. He and his family derive much pleasure from his music—a talent well-developed through studies under the direction of Mrs. Harold Wilson; Prof. Frank Anstett; and Prof. Ernest Bennett of Wyoming Seminary. In the past, he played both piano and organ with numerous dance bands and in night clubs and has also served as organist in many churches. He also played the clarinet with John D. Stark American Legion Band and the Alexander Band. He is presently organist and director by Mrs. Ray Kelly The flowers on the altar at St. Luke's were given in memory of Oliver Miner. grandfather of Viola Blizzard Robbins. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brian, Maryann and Patty Jo, Williamsville, N. Y., are spending several days with their former neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. John Gunton and family. Mrs. Ray Kelly received word of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Edward Bachman, Kingston, Wednesday. Sympathy of the community is extended to the family of Bruce Sutliff, a native of Noxen. Joseph Shalata is recovering at his home from a fall a week ago. A surprise birthday dinner was held in honor of Harry Siglin at his home Tuesday evening. Marie Blizzard has been on the sick list for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ruff visited Mrs. Clark Oliver, who is staying with her sister, Mrs. John Martin, at Hughestown since her release from the hospital. A call to prayer and self denial meeting was held at the First United Methodist Church Monday evening. It ws spon- sored by the Noxen, Ruggles and Alderson Churches; the chairman was Mrs. Kenneth Denmon. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church held its annual congregational meeting and covered dish supper at the parish hall Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Following the dinner a business meeting was held and the following council members were elected: Charles Weaver, to fill the vacancy Farmers Dance Planned Feb. 3 The Couples Club of the Trucksville United Methodist Church will hold a farmer dance Feb. 3 at 8:30 p.m. in the educational building. Tickets may be purchased from Art Gensel or any other member of the club. Everyone is welcome. A group from the Circle Eighters will put on a demon- stration of square dancing. The Dallas Post _ Has Variety Of Wedding Stationery : 675-5211 created by the resignation of George Montross; «George Brody, re-elected treasurer; Earl Crispell, vice chairman. Other council members are Clarence Turner, Donald Wall, Edward Crispell and John Jones. Kathryn Feligy was retained as council secretary. in the First Welsh Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre. A native of West Pittston where he graduated from West Pittston High School, Don also graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. degree in biology and chemistry. He had the distinction of finishing 25th in a class of more than 500 students. Before attending college, he served in the Naval Medical Corps during World War II as a technician. } He married the former Marian Blaemire of Parsons in 1949 and from that time until he. established his own clinic, he was ‘employed as chief technician at Nanticoke State Hospital, Pittston Hospital and Wyoming Valley Hospital. In 1957 he opened the West Side Clinical Laboratories on Pierce Street in Kingston, where he was located until the time of the June flood. Since that time he has been operating from his home until his offices and laboratory are completely renovated. Like many other West Side residents, he has been faced with a monumental task for he had more than 20 feet of water in his lab. He and his family moved from West Pittston to the Back Mountain 11 years ago. The Anthonys have five children, Mrs. Jay Fletcher, Brunswick, Ohio, who attended College Misericordia; Don Jr., a senior at Shippensburg State College; Deborah, a junior in elementary education at Kutztown State College; Dorothea, a sophomore at Dallas Senior High School; and Diane, an eighth grade student at Dallas Junior High. They also have two grandsons, Jay Jr. and Jeffrey. Don’s daughter Donna has inherited her father’s musical talent and before her marriage served as church organist. Marian has a three-fold position in the Anthony household—she acts as her: husband’s secretary for the clinical laboratory; sales person in Don’s new venture in partnership with a friend, the Do-Re Music Centre, and homemaker. a She formerly worked as a secretary = for ~~ Goodbody Company, stockbroker, and when the Anthonys were first married, she worked in the New York office of Goodbody Company. The Anthonys’ participate in many activities as a family, among them canoeing down the 350 Wyorning Ave, Wyoming, Pa. 18644 717/693-3415 ONE STOP SHOPPING FURNITURE CENTER HOUSEWARE Quick Service 875-8121 bo : SB 2 RC S Be RRC DRUG STORE Easy Parking 875-3366 tr a9 Susquehanna River, starting above = Tunkhannock and traveling for miles down- stream. They also spend much time in, the large pool in their back yard and they have traveled extensively within the United States. They spend vacations visiting historical sites or at the Jersey shore, usually of short duration due to Don’s business. Don is an avid TV fan of college and pro football and during the season seldom misses the weekend games on television. When time permits, he tries to do some fishing. Despite a busy schedule, Don is active in community and other groups. With his brother- in-law George McCutcheon, he served as co-chairman of the Dallas Sesqui-Centennial in 1967. He is also a member of the board and past auction chair- man of the Back Mountain Library, and is past president of Dallas Kiwanis Club, of which he is still an active member. Don Anthony belongs to the Valley Masonic Lodge, Pittston, the Wyoming Valley Com- mandery, Pittston, and the Irem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Appreciating music as he does, it is natural that he is ac- companist and assistant director of the Irem Temple Chanters and organist for Irem Temple. He and his family are members of Trinity United Presbyterian ' Church, Dallas. Recently, Don and his friend Reese Pelton embarked on a new venture, a music centre in the Back Mountain. ‘One,’ he said, ‘which would meet the musical © needs of local residents.”’ An evening prior to their opening, Don came up with the Do-Re Music Centre— “Do” for Don and ‘Re’ for Reese. Both men were satisfied and so the new. Do-Re Music Centre opened on Main Street, Dallas, born from two men’s love for music...and a venture which, coupled with his other activities, should keep Don Anthony fully occupied. A diamond reflects your love . . . always. < @ € 4 $75." } in the Valley. Ear Sl SRE OSE TL Yi Statisticians would have a hay day with the results of a drawing held recently in behalf of the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction. The drawing was held last Wednesday at the Irem Temple Country Club following a dinner meeting of the Dallas Kiwanis Club, and on hand to supervise the drawing was John Sheehan—who had been specially designated for the task by Auction Chairman Clarke Bittner. : There, too, was Rita Hughes, a Penn State student and Circle K member, who was waiting to draw three names as winners of the 1972 library auction raffle. The raffle had been delayed to afford auction workers more time to sell tickets for the an- nual drawing and Jennie Meister, a Dallas High School student, had won a $25 U.S. most chances. The basket containing the hundreds of tickets was shaken thoroughly and Miss Hughes reached in and selected the name of Mrs. J.B. Northrup, Dallas. There was much ap- plause—Mrs. Northrup has been a long-time supporter of the library auction and it seemed fitting that her name should be chosen. 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