ca Pennsylvania’s “‘oldest full scale Arts Festival” is alive and Wilkes-Barre has not only Flood, gt has recovered so remark#iply that the 18th annual Fiesta will actually double in size and duration as a demonstration of. the com- munity’s vigorous recovery. On two successive weekends, May 18,19, 20; and May 25, 26, 27, the Fiesta will again be presented under the stately elms on Public Square in downtown Wilkes- Barre. More than 1500 people are actively involved in the production of 15 exhibits and more than 90 performances. Participants range from ac- complished professionals in and visual arts, to highly talented amateurs. The faculties, staffs, and students of four prominent area colleges, high schools and arts groups are involved. In response to the damaging effects of the flood, a number of philanthropic foundations, generous individuals, and government bureaus have provided additional financing to make possible the presentation of a number of ‘‘extra’’ professional performing arts features on both Fiesta weekends. All performances by Nelson Woolbert This afternoon at 4, Girl Scout Troop 705 will hold their meeting in the educational building of Trucksville United Methodist Church. Friendship Class of Trucks- ville United Methodist Church will hold its annual fish supper in the educational building, Arpil 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Take- outs will be available at 4:30. Chicken dinners are also ‘avail- able. ; Mrs. Sheldon Hoover Sr., Maple Street, was guest of honor at &sfamily dinner held at her hon: @®4pril 2. The occasion marked the birthday of Mrs. Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stookey, Holly Street, will entertain the Mr. and Mrs. Club at their home tomorrow evening. A social hour will follow the business meeting. Mrs. Herbert Jenkins, Maple Street, is a medical patient in Nesbitt Hospital. Members of Girl Scout Troop 630 attended the play ‘The House on Pooh Corner’ given by the theater arts department at College Misericordia. The girls were accompanied by their leaders, Mrs. George Gaylord and Mrs. Thomas Letters. Mrs. S.D. Finney, Carverton ‘Road, celebrates her birthday today. ShSgvill be guest of honor at a fam\y dinner. ; Trustees of Trucksville United M@%odist Church met at the homerst Thomas Williams, Harris Hill Road, Monday evening. William Long presided at the business meeting.Other members of the board who attended were Robert Baird, Frank Billings, Harold Croom, Robert. Gardner, Albert Sherman, and the Rev. Topolewski, and Mr. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tramiblm, Carverton Road, have returned from Europe where they enjoyed a winter vacation. The. neighborhood Card Club met at the home of Thedda Hoover, Role Street, Friday evening. &% Donald L. DeVincentis and Kandance J. Kemp will be united in marriage, April 28. Misss Kemp attended Mansfield State College. Mr. DeVincentis, .B. Bedding “Custom Bedding & 4} Upholstery” 26 S. Main St. ilkes-Barre, Pa.18 822-2491 18 m0 member in your Family? Call your Welcome Wagon hostess. She has a basket of lovely gifts and helpful information for the new parents and baby. Vil a graduate of Dallas. Senior High School and Mansfield State College, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. DeVin- way. Donald is assistant manager for Robert Hall Clothes in Williamsport. Mrs. G. Guthrie Conyngham, South Pioneer Avenue, is a member of the committee on Flower Ball sponsored by Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Auxiliary. The event will be held at the Treadway Inn May 19. Members of the Methodist Women’s Society of Trucksville United Methodist Church will hear a dialogue by a Republican female politician, a Democratic female politician, and a representative of the League of Women Voters at their next meeting; April 24. All members are urged to attend. ‘Susan Dingle, Harrisburg, spent the past weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dingle, Orchard Street. Back Mountain Senior Citizens Club met in College Misericordia Monday. Persons with birthdays in April were honor guests. Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Smith, to a home in the Demunds ifs of | Dallas. and exhibits, as always, are free to the public; and a hearty invitation is extended to friends and neighbors in adjoining communities and states to join in the festivities. Ample restaurant, hotel and motel facilities are available, and home-made food delicacies will also be served at the Fiesta in a colorful outdoor ‘‘Cafe- under the Trees.” A focal point of the Fiesta is a “clothesline’’ exhibit of current paintings by local amateur and professional artists. Other exhibits include photography, architecture, objets d’art of a dozen nationalities, books, and a loan exhibit of sculpture from some of the best galleries in New York. A popular feature is a schedule of crafts demon- strations, which range from coal sculpture and glass cutting to wool spinning, embroidery, and ‘‘cartoucherie’’. The 1973 Fiesta will also in- clude special programs for Children’s Days, May 19 and May 26 with puppet shows, films and demonstrations for the youngsters. An interesting feature of the Fiesta is a ‘People’s Gallery,” where amateur and unaffiliated artists and craftsmen display original paintings, sculpture, or handicrafts. The sponsoring non-profit performing arts, visual arts and gaiety, friendliness and a relaxed atmosphere where people may move about freely to enjoy the decor, exhibits, demonstrations and per- formances of a very high caliber : a gift of the arts groups and the people of Wyoming Valley to all who wish to attend. Fiesta performances include ethnic dances, symphonic, jazz, band and choral music and playlets and puppet shows for the children. Murray Popky, a local manufacturer, is president of the Fiesta. Mrs. B. Todd Maguire; a member of the Fiesta board of directors, is general chairman of the 1973 Fine Arts Fiesta. : Se SHOPPING FURNITURE CENTER HOUSEWARE Family Jewels’ Dallas Woman's The Dallas Woman'’s Club will hold a Salad Luncheon and Fashion Show, April 25, at 12 o'clock at the Shavertown United Methodist Church. Mrs. Robert Maturi has been named chairman and Mrs. L.L. Richardson, co-chairman. They will be assisted by the following committee: Mrs. Leonhard Cowett, Mrs. Sheldon Evans, Mrs. James Huston, Mrs. Daniel Richards, Mrs. Raymond Flick, Mrs. Michael Yozviak, Mrs. William Schilling, Mrs. Marvin Cark- huff. Mrs. Lester Jordan is club president. The Marilyn Gauntlett Modeling Agency will provide models for fashions by Bergman’s. Tickets may be obtained from club members or at the door. Junior League's Page 7 Theatre Children’s Theatre com- mittee of the Junior League of Wilkes-Barre met recently with the chairman, Mrs. Frederick Straub, to discuss plans for the play of the new season. Serving on the committee are: Mrs. Frederick C. Rug- gles, Mrs. Frederick Straub, Mrs. Frank Paczewski, Mrs. Martin Moore, Mrs. H. Merritt Hughes Jr., Mrs. Edward John- son Jr., Mrs. George M. Nichol- son, Mrs. Thomas Peeler, Mrs. Robert Stevens, Mrs. Ronald Maturi, Mrs. George Hutter, Mrs. Malcolm Burnside II, Mrs. David Crotty and Mrs. Law- rence Hourigan. The King’s Players will pre- sent “The Pied Piper’ under the direction of Jay Gerald Goodwin, April 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. in King’s auditorium. Part of the function of the oe 350 Wyoming Avs, ti = ; Wyoming, Pa. 18644 Junior League's theatre com- mittee is to distribute flyers to local schools so that as many ed to see ‘live theatre” at a nominal charge. Group seating may be arranged by contacting Mrs. Nicholson. Church Plans Covered Dish The Trucksville United Methodist Church will hold a covered dish dinner April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Educational church are invited to attend. charge of reservations. The committee will furnish turkey, rolls, beverage and dessert. Each family is asked to bring a casserole and their own place settings. SEFBTEY; 10:00-a.m; - -5:30 pm. © 71706933415 : sale ends saturpay wrinkle-resistors | Sizes 4 to 6X, regular $11.99 11.97 .. 6.97 7.97 13.97 Vii1.97 SHOP SEARS |
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