Page 2 Penn’s Woods Girl Scout Council currently is conducting a several week Sustaining Membership Enrollment throughout its six-county juris- diction, according to Council president, Mrs. Scott Miller of Bloomsburg. Cinde Linker, Shavertown, Council board member, has accepted the chairman position for the (‘Parental Solicitation” drive within the Back Mountain Area. Area Chairmen assisting Miss Linker are Virginia Jenkins, Shavertown; Mrs. Donald Schalk, Carverton-Orange; and Terry: Rudick, Trucksville. Commenting about the S.M.E. drive, Miss Linker reported that volunteers will be The UMYF of the Lehman and Idetown United Methodist churches will hold an Easter egg hunt, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Lehman church. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Children up to 12 years of age may be entered for 50 cent fee. The Friendship Class of the Lehman United Methodist church will hold an Easter sunrise service at 6 a.m., April 22. There will be an organ meditation by John Shannon, organist for the First United Methodist Church of Wilkes- Barre. The Rev. Edgar F. Singer, superintendent for the Wilkes-Barre district, will be guest speaker. Choirs from Idetown, Maple Grove and Leh- man, under the direction of Vera Tough, will sing. A trumpet duet by Sheldon and Dale Ehret will be included in the service. Rolls and coffee will follow. Naomi Nuss and Celia Ellsworth are co- chairmen. The following officers were elected at Friendship class last Tuesday: Elda Coolbaugh, president; Celia Ellsworth, vice president; Janet Eddy, secre- tary; and Alice Elston, treasurer. The class plans to serve lunch and dinner on election day at the Lehman fire hall. At a special celebration service recently at the United Methodist Church at Lehman, new officers of the United Methodist Women were in- stalled for the following year: Anna” Sidler, president; Madelene Adamshick, vice president; Judith Dawe, secre- tary; and Francis Ide, trea- surer. Idetown and Jackson women joined the Lehman group for worship and fellow- ship. The annual Mother Daughter Tea will be held May 11, at 7:30 p.m. The theme ‘‘Earth-I Care” will be carried out through decorations, devotions, program and tributes. by Charlot Denmon Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Ruggles have returned to their home. in Dallas after vacationing at St. Petersburg, Fla., where they were guests of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Lyle Beckers. | Sweet Valley Luceil Lanning and Pearl Edwards, Sweet Valley, visited with Hilda Morris and Elizabeth Culver both of Broadway, Monday afternoon. Sunday visitors of Pearl Edwards were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johns and Diane, Leh- man and Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Edwards and Randy, also of Lehman. Saturdya evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Doty, Sweet Valley, were Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Sonder Jr., Mike and Rollie of Linglestown, and Mr. and Mrs. Furman Doty, Benton. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Edwards, Hunlock Creek, visited with Pearl Edwards Saturday evening. Martha Evans is recuperating at her home in Sweet Valley after being a Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long, Sweet Valley, visited with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Aron Goldsmith, Dills- burg, Sunday afternoon. June Iverson and Doris Ferrey, Sweet Valley, visited Dayton Long over the weekend. Mr. Long is a patient at Lan- caster General Hospital. Dayton will return to his home, 1040 N. Duke St., Lancaster, April 11. The Area Youth Spring 6 p.m. at the Calvary Bible Chapel, Muhlenburg. The banquet includes ages eight eight to 11, “Uncle” Bill Weiss will entertain them with magic and puppets. For the teenagers, the Jack Foxe Gospel Team, Montoursville, will perform in concert. Mr. Weiss will also have Sunday morning church services at the Community Bible Church April 15. Hazel Long, June Iverson and Brad Iverson were dinner guests of the Ralph Bowmans, Sweet Valley, Sunday. Members and friends of the Community Bible Church will attend a rollar skating party at the Dixie Starlite Gardens, Bloomsburg, April 16. Mrs. Ralph Bowman and son, Kristopher, visited Mrs. Ben- jamin Houghney and son, Benjamin, Sweet Valley, Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Kraft Jr. and daughters Roxanne and Michelle, Bel Air, Md., were recent visitors at the home of Anna Weaver, and Fred Weber, West Dallas. James F. Besecker Jr., son of James F. Besecker Sr., Dallas, has been appointed director of branch operations for Monroe Calculator Division of the Litton Industries in Orange, N.J. In his the company’s six regional sales managers in the United States and be responsible for the operations of Monroe's 350 branch offices. Mr. Besecker has been with Monroe since he joined the Wilkes-Barre office in 1951. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree. He is married to the former Georgia Johnson. They have three children, James, John and Laura. Caroline Caperoon, Franklin Street, entertained in honor of her birthday last Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Al Greenwald, Theresa Everett, Anna Kline, Dolores Hogan, Ginger Gosart, Melba Webber, and Jean Jones. Irene C. Monk is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Martin Quinn of White Haven, who recently returned from Geisinger Telephone DISPLAY—LUZE calling on parents throughout these several weeks seeking financial support to bridge the gap between the Council's actual income and the expenses of providing the quality pro- gram it has indicated as best for Girl Scouts. General Chairman for the Wyoming Valley S. M. E. drive is William R. Mainwaring, vice- president, First National Bank of [Eastern Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre. In a letter campaign to ‘Friends of Scouting’’ emphasis was drawn to the many challenges last year’ brought to the people of Wyoming Valley and Penn’s Woods Girl Scout Council. Through it all, Girl Scouting continued serving the commun- ity in many ways. Troops responded by participating in collecting food and clothing, initial flood clean-up efforts, and distributing toys during the holidays. Camp Louise, resident facility of Penn’s Woods, opened its doors to children whose parents were busy cleaning up debris left from the flood. In addition, the Council made every effort to re-organ- ize troops in the flood-stricken area and organize new troops where needed. Looking to the immediate future of project activity by the troops, council officials drew attention to ‘The Green Thumb Brigade’’ scheduled for May, now termed ‘‘Ecology Month’. Countless number of service projects are in the making, they added. Area members of the Council’s finance committee who are assisting with the S.M.E. include Mrs. Harold Rosenn, Kingston committe chairman; Mrs. Robert L. Cas- per, Shavertown; Mrs. William Heckman, Wilkes - Barre; Joseph M. Nelson, Kingston; John M. Robinson Jr., Dallas; Charles Snyder, Forty Fort; Mrs. Harry W. Ruggles Jr., Dallas; Mrs. Andrew J. Sordoni III, Kingston; Robert S. Tippett, Trucksville; and Mrs. Stanford L. Weiss, Dallas. Lake Church Society Plans Jubilee Banquet The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Victory Church, Har- veys Lake, held its regular meeting April 1, at the meeting room of the rectory with William Sherksnas presiding. Plans were made to hold a Golden Jubilee banquet, which will be held later this summer. Our Lady of Victory Chapel was built 50 years ago and is still in its original stafe. A history of the origin and growth of the church is being researched through many families still living here, who remember and were part of its growth. A dinner will be given in May for this year’s high school graduates who are members of this parish. Mayor Bill Connolly is chairman. Bill Zimniski was host at the meeting. Father Healey is moderator. The next meeting will be held May 6. 823-9535 RNE—MEMORIAL William R. Petro, Manager Phone—287-7140 AND CONTINENTAL INN® LUZERNE, PA. Nf Cub." Pack 132, Dallas, recently held their annual Pine- wood Derby at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Opening ceremonies were conducted by Den 3 followed by an inspection by Cubmaster Drew Fitch. First place in the race was won by Frank Michael and second by David Smith. Prize trophies were awarded by Bob Richardson, vice president of the First National Bank, Dallas Branch, sponsors of the event. Blue and gold ribbons were also presented to winners of various heats. Four dens and one Webelos den participated, with a total of 33 cars entered in the race. Gate of Heaven Lists Holy Week The Rev. Thomas M. Jordan, pastor of Gate of Heaven Church, has announced the Holy Week schedule. On Passion (Palm) Sunday, April 15, the regular schedule of Sunday Masses will be followed. Our Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem will be commemorated at every Mass with a procession and blessing of Palms. A solemn blessing and entrance will take place before the 9 a.m. mass. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday masses will be at 7:45 am. and 7:30 p.m. Con- fessions will follow the evening masses. The Holy Thursday morning Mass will be held at 8, with a Concelebrated Mass and Eucharaistic procession at 7:30 p-m. Confessions will be from 4 until 5 p.m. only. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrement is scheduled for after the evening Mass, until 11 p.m. On Good Friday the Sacred Liturgy will begin at noon, with Stations of the Cross at 2:30 Closing ceremonies were held served. group in the Back Mountain area to participate in a “banana split” eating contest which will be held April 28 at 2:30 p.m. on the parking lot of the Mark II restaurant, Edwardsville. This will be the first such contest in Northeastern Penn- sylvania and the winners will continue challenging other packs until a champion is decided. The Dallas group will face a pack from Plymouth. A banana split large enough to feed 30 boys will be prepared for each pack. Church Schedule 3 until 5 p.m. and after evening services. Good Friday is a day of complete fast and abstin- ance. Holy Saturday proceedings begin with the blessing of Easter food at 2:45 p.m. in the auditorium. Confessions are from 3 until 5 p.m., with none to follow the evening service. Holy Saturday Liturgy will begin at 8 p.m. Those in attendance at the Easter Vigil from 8 p.m. until the end of services will fulfill their Sunday obligations. On Easter Sunday Masses will follow the regularly scheduled times: 7, 9, and 11 am. and 12:15 p.m. Solo Club to Dine Friday The Solo Club of Luzerne County will meet April 13 for Avoca Airpost, at 7:30 p.m. Reservations can be called in to I A eT TT A eo JOHN W. REID John William Reid, Carverton Road, RD 3, Wyoming, Kingston Township, died Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Born in Laflin, he resided in Forty Fort until 1955 and was treasurer of the Pennsylvania Millers Mutual Insurance Company, Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of the board of directors and past president of the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society. He was charter member of the band of John D. Stark American Legion Post 542 West Pittston and played trumpet in several military bands and concert orchestras in Wyoming Valley area including the Alexander and Stegmaier bands. Mr. Reid was a member of the He served with the Army Air Force in World War II. Surviving are his widow, the former Marjorie Lamoreaux; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Rice, Owego, N.Y.; sisters, Ethel and Nellie Reid, West Pittston; Mrs. Anthony Findlay, Boonton, N.J., and four grandchildren. Funeral was held from the Metcalf and Shaver Funeral Home, Wyoming, with the Rev. Charles Gommer Sr., pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Pittston officiating. Interment was a at Memorial Shrine, Carverton. Members of the Wyoming Lodge 468, F&AM conducted Masonic services Wednesday night. FRANCES C. PANZIA Frances Catherine Panzia, 74, 1229 Spruce St., Philadelphia, died in the University of Penn- sylvania Hospital last week. She was born in Alderson, the former Frances Searfoss, and resided in the Philadelphia area for more than 50 years. Surviving are her sisters, Clara Kitchen, Idetown, Louise Baer, Hunlock Creek; Lavenia Barry, Sayre; brothers, George Searfoss, Harveys Lake and Arthur Searfoss, New Jersey. Funeral was held Saturday from the Bronson Funeral Home, Main Road, Sweet Valley, with the Rev. Gregory Moore of the Hunlock Creek United Methodist Church of- ficiating. Burial was at the Kocher Cemetery, Ruggles. It Pays To Advertise IN TIMES OF CRISIS CALL 829-2481 PROJECT OUTREACH p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Offering will Maude Cloak, 675-2356 after 4 People just like you— be for the Holy Places in p.m. or Tom Wenrick, 477-2486 but trained to help. Palestine. 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Surviving her are her husband, Dr. Roy S.; sons, Dr. John H., Pottsdam, N.Y.; Neil, Sycamore III.; daughter, Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald, Hun- tington, Long Island, N.Y.; mother, Mrs. Ina Hollack, Shavertown; brother, Howard, children. -The funeral was held from the First Presbyterian Church of Pottsdam, April 4, with the Revs. Robert Langwig and John Ault officiating. She was buried in Warden Cemetery, Dallas. BURTON J. HALLOCK Burton J. Hallock, 91, a native of Dallas, died Sunday morning in the Potsdam Nursing Home, Potsdam, N.Y. where he has resided since the flood. Previously he had resided in the Sunnyside: Nursing Home, Carey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Dallas, April 13, 1891, he was a lumberman and later moved to Binghamton, N.Y., where he was a member of the fire department. He returned to at the YMCA prio?# moving to the Sunnyside Nursing Honie. Surviving is a sister, Lena Marsteller, a patient in’ the Leader Nursing Home, Kingston. : Funeral was held Wednesday morning from a Potsdam funeral home, with interment at Warden Cemetery, Dallas. The Rev. Maynard Hallock, a nephew and pastor of the Lutheran Church, Pottsville, officiated. Rev. D. Akers Holds Final Lenten Seminar The sixth and final lecture in the Lenten Ecumenical | Seminars will be held April 18 at 10 a.m. in the Dallas United Methodist Church by the Rev. Douglas Akers, pastor of the church. The Rev. Akers will speak on, ‘‘How Christian Women Worship Together.” To aid the young mother, a nursery will be provided for the care of pre-schoolers. The unusually charges. ig SHAVERTGWN wide selection of ' WILKES-BARRE Monday thru Friday Brought te you by Golden Business Machines cma cs. Phones: (AC717) 322-6108 735-0730 ’ mnie a i SR a + a o_o
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