PPP RT TTR ro aey oY A group of Back Mountain last week in an organized effort to promote the development of a Back Mountain Cultural Center, dedicated gs the promotion of the arts (he local area. The approximately thirty citizens attending the meeting voted to create a Cultural Center, and established a steering committee to organize by-laws, and to investigate the possibility of organizing as a non-profit corporation. In order that the project could begin immediately, Sister M. Manus Misericordia, volunteered the college's facilities as a cultural center and indicated that the college would help create a the organization's first project. Discussing the proposed workshops, it was decided that they should include instruction in crafts as well as fine arts. Possible instructors, drawn from the community, were also discussed at the meeting. Howard Grossman, one of the organizers of the meeting, presented his ideas of the fun- ctions, of the Community Cultural Center, as being the stimulating of the development of all arts, encouraging the establishment of art classes, conducting a series of exhibits, and sponsoring programs in the arts through the cooperation of local service organizations. It was suggested that all Back Mountain organizations be involved in the project as much Over 300 cats have been en- tered in the Championship Classes for the Seventh Annual Championship Cat Show of Northeastern Pennsylvania Cat Club Inc. plus 52 entries in the Household Pet Class. The show will be held at the Mount Airy Lodge Convention Center, Mount Pocono, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and April 15 from 10 a.m. to #@b.m. Entries are coming from as far away as Spokane, Wash., one entry; Houston, Texas, five cats; Montreal, Canada, six cats; as well as from all over the East Coast and Mid-Western States. Two judges are coming from Milwaukee; one from Houston, Texas; two from Maryland; and one from York- town Heights, N.Y. A King, Queen, Prince and Princess will be selected from the household pets living in Nor- theastern and Central Pennsyl- vania. The winners will receive jeweled crowns, robes and tro- phies. Louise O’Brien, the for- mer Champagne Lady on the Lawrence Welk Show, will crown the King and Queen. “Spike”, the cat who raised $3,214 in order to help feed the over 700 cats, dogs, and one pet duck rescued from the Agnes Flood by the Luzerne County SPCA, will be at the show to greet his many fans. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the Luzerne and Lackawanna County SPCA’s, from club members, or at the door the day of the show. as psible and that all types of artistic talents be promoted. According to Mr. Gorssman, the initial meeting was called as a result of area parents requesting art classes for their children. Further discussion led to the Cultural Center concept, he said. i Future meetings of the organization will be held at College Misericordia, with times and dates to be announ- ced. All Back Mountain residents will be invited to participate in the project, Mr. Grossman indicated, as a total community effort will be required to achieve the final goal of the Community Cultural Center. Couple Plans April Wedding At Mountaintop Mr. and Mrs. Lester M. Spaide, 328 S. Main Road, Mountaintop, have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter, Maryann Louise, to Robert Theodore Popielarz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Popielarz, 54 Susque- hanna Ave., Dallas. : Miss Spaide was graduated from Luzerne County Com- munity College and received a baccalaureate degree in busi- ness education from Blooms- burg State College. She is em- ployed by the Crestwood School District, Mountaintop. Mr. Popielarz received his degree in business ad- ministration from Bloomsburg State College. He is employed by California Flower Inc., West Pittston. The wedding will take Shite April 28 at 11 a.m. in Mountain- top Presbyterian Church. filled the gm as Gert Sch- neider, Davenport St., Dallas, talked about the collection recipes she has gathered duying the years she weiner x and rutabaga Cooking is her first love and she is always on the watch for a new and succulent dish. Her recipe boxes are a virtual dictionary of foods and menus- all varieties, native to dozens of countries, and ranging from appetizers, through entrees to desserts. Looking for a special one—ask Gert, she probably has it. Gert and her husband, Joseph Sr., moved to Dallas from Kingston about 25 years ago. They first lived on Parrish Street, but é years ago they new home on Davenport Street where they still reside. When her two children, Joseph Jr., now married and living in Dallas; and Judy, married to Dave Elston and living in Norristown, were youngsters, Gert spent most of her time caring for her home As the children grew up, she became active in outside ac- tivities-among them the Dallas Woman’s Club and a bowling women bowlers in the Back Mountain to become a member of the 600’ Club. Now that she and her Wasbond spends much of her time travelling with her husband who is a salesman for Bausch and Lomb. She, {enjoys spending time with Wer four grand- children - two granddaughters and two grandsons. A member of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, she is an active member of the Altar year she is the advisor for the Working with the antique show is a job she really enjoys since she likes antiques and is a collector of antique cut glass prevail in the Schneider house- sylvania Dutch, and Gert is both Dutch and English. Many of her recipes of these origins have been handed down in either her or Joe's family for generations. A taste of Gert’s delicious menus leaves no doubt that cooking is her first love and recipes she has agreed to share both tasty and filling. Weiner Schnitzel Cut two pounds veal steak one half inch thick in pieces for serving. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in bread crumbs again in crumbs. Let stand for five minutes. Fry on both sides. Canteen Noodles This is an American Red Cross recipe. 1 % 1b. gr. beef 1 med. onion, chopped 1 can tomato soup Noodles (wide) Cheese, American or Cheddar Brown meat, onion, salt and ‘pepper. Cook noodles until tender, drain; add salt and pepper to taste and one table- spoon butter. Mix meat and noodles together. Place in pour tomato soup over noodles and meat, top with shredded cheese. Bake in 375 degree oven until it bubbles, about 30 minutes. " Brunswick Stew 2 sm. chickens (cut up) 3 sm. potatoes 1 1g. onion 1 can tomatoes 1 can lima beans: 1 can corn 1 slice lemon 1 t. sugar 1 T. butter Salt and pepper Broil chicken day before and use stock for base. Add other ingredients and cook slowly for two hours. Ready for serving. Yorkshire Pudding 5 eggs 1 c. flour 2 ¢. milk 1, t. salt Beat eggs with mixer until well blended; add flour, milk and salt. Beat well. ‘Put two heaping tablespoons of shortening in’ dripping pan and melt till very hot. (I put my pan in the oven until shortening is melted). Pour over pudding batter in pan and bake in very hot oven (450 degrees) for at least 30 minutes. Serve with roast beef and gravy. Drichter Kucka (Funnel Cake) legg 2-3 ¢. milk 2 T. sugar 1 1-3 c. sifted flour Ya t. salt 34 T. baking powder Beat eggs, add milk. Sift salt, sugar, flour and baking powder together. Add the eggs and milk and beat until smooth. Pour batter into funnel, holding finger over the bottom. Allow batter to run out of funnel into deep fat 375 degrees. Make swirls in fat from center out. Cakes may be made any size desired. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper. Serve with very popular at the Bloomsburg Fair and cakes are sold at the Pennsylvania Dutch stands. Raw Potato Pancakes 2 c. grated raw potatoes 2 eggs 1t. salt 1 t. baking powder 2 T. flour % t. grated onion Beat eggs, add potato and salt. Mix thoroughly, stir in onion. Drop from tablespoon on hot greased griddle. Brown on both sides. ShooFly Pie 4 c. flour 2 c¢. brown sugar 2 t. salt 4 eggs 3 c. molasses 4 t. baking soda 4 c. boiling water Combine flour, brown sugar and salt in large bowl. Beat eggs and molasses and pour in bowl, add boiling water and soda. Mix and put into uncooked add crumbs. Bake at 350 makes four pies. J Methodist Manor, Tunkhan- nock, recently observed her 90th birthday at a surprise party held by her niece, Mrs. Paul Williams, Wyoming. Mrs. Bender is a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Noxen, and is an honorary member of its churchwomen. She is a loyal worker on many of the projects the Manor guests make for the fair which is held at the Manor once or twice a year. She enjoys reading, and ¢ answers all her letters. She also does odd jobs around the apartment and is very alert for her age. , Attending at the party which ment were: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Corby, Mrs. Gomer Thomas, Mrs. Albert May, Mr. and Mrs. Robert May, Mr. and Mrs.. Earl Crispell, all of Noxen; Gladys Hileman, Wilkes-Barre; Paul Williams, Wyoming; Mr. Bender, the hostess and the guest of honor. Valley, was the setting April 7 for the wedding of Cindy Culver and Barry Evans. The Rev. James Roberts officiated at the double-ring ceremony which united the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Culver, Sweet Valley, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Evans, Sweet Valley. Given in marriage "by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of silk organza and chantilly lace. Her bouffant veil of silk illusion fell from a matching cloche. She carried a with white orchids. Marcia Niemezyk, maid of honor, wore a gown of brushed blue jersey with a floral print and a matching bow headpiece. She carried a white fan cen- tered with carnations and lillies of the valley. The bridesmaids were Beth Evans, sister of the bride- groom, Pam Calkins and Sandy Ashton. They were attired in gowns of mint, pink, and maize similarly styled to that of the maid of honor. They wore matching headpieces and carried matching bouquets. Liza Evans, sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl. She wore a long blue chiffon gown and carried a basket of vari-colored carnations. Larry Evans was best man for his brother. Ushers were Keith Culver, brother of the bride; Richard Evans, brother of the bridegroom, and David Cragle. Russel Major was ring bearer. church hall. The Dallas Junior Woman’s Club held its April meeting recently at the Prince of Peace Church, Fernbrook. Mrs. William D. Davies presided. Department reports were made and membership chairman, Mrs. Harold Haefele welcomed guests and members" ‘She announced that Mrs. David Foucks and Mrs. Lynn Sheehan are new members. Mrs. Hans Dreher stated a budget meeting will be held at her home April 12 at 8 p.m. Members of the club are welcome to attend. Mrs. William Downs, conser- vation and community im- provement chairman, announ- ced the following students were presented awards March 29 at the Dallas Senior High School for the Senior High Art Contest sponsored by the club: Raelene Daring, first prize; George Otto, second prize; Ruth Daley, third prize; Lynne Peterson, Cynthia Beline, and Richalien Ricards, honorable mention. Laurel Gillis was awarded first prize in the Conservation Essay Contest. It was decided by a majority vote to give Steven Hartman $500 towards his expenses for the “Up With People’ group he will join in the summer. He will spend a year traveling and singing and receiving education with this group. The club felt it was quite an honor for a local student to be chosen. Mrs. Charles Hillard, home transplant from Mrs. Daubert to ‘her ‘daughter; Sandy was successful and both are doing fine. s Mrs. Roland Ritts, chairman of the annual Easter Egg Hunt announced the hunt will be held April 14 at the Dallas Senior High School gym from 1 to 3 p.m. All Back Mountain children between the ages of three and eight inclusive are welcome to attend. The cost will be 15 cents per child. Each child will receive a bag of candy and orange drink. Mrs. Robert Shepherd, chairman of the card party to be held May 16, announced it will be held at the Gate of Heaven auditorium at 8 p.m. There will be many door prizes, and enter- tainment will be a dramatic presentation by club members entitled, “How To Be Hip Over 30.2 Mrs. Edward Kale, co- ordinator. for the Fresh Air Fund in this area, informed club members any one wishing to entertain a city child from New York City area for a two-week vacation should contact her. A story hour at the Back Mountain Memorial Library will be conducted for the children with Mrs. Robert Eyet as chairman. Mrs. Evan Bonawitz, program chairman, presented Dr. Saul Mendelssohn, kidney specialist and head of hemodi- alysis department of the Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. He gave an informative talk on the kidney and the progress being ‘made on kidney transplants. The next regular meeting will be held May 1 at the Vo-Tech School in Pringle. The time will be 7 p.m. as there will be a tour of the school ‘before the meeting. Citizens Plan Senior Prom The Back Mountain Senior Citizens Club met recently at College Misericordia for a covered dish luncheon. Follow- ing the meal, games and cards were played by the group. All Back Mountain senior citi- zens are cordially invited to attend the annual Senior Prom, which will be held May 15 at the Treadway Inn. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by dancing. A bus will leave the Dallas Shopping Center at 5 p.m. Reservations are to be made as soon as possible with Mrs. Carlton Swan, 639-5251; raine Stair, 675-1879 or Bernard Whitney, 696-2218. Photo by Alex Rebar Oratorio Society The list of Back Mountain re- sidents taking part in Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society’s per- formance of Brahms’ ‘‘Re- quiem”, Palm Sunday, nat- urally begins with Clifford Bal- shaw, for more than alpha- betical reasons. He will be con- ducting the 80 voices and 38 in- strumentalists assembled on Irem Temple stage at 3:30 p.m. for the Society’s 25th annual Spring Concert. Mr. Balshaw became musical director of the group in 1952, after serving as organist for the earlier concerts under Charles Henderson. He is organist- director of St. Stephen’s Epis- copal Church, Wilkes-Barre, and teaches at both Wilkes and College Misericordia. Until re- cently, he was also organist- director at Temple B’nai B'rith, Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Bal- shaw live on Grandview Avenue, New Goss Manor. Mrs. Balshaw is ‘a member of the soprano section of the chorus. The Oratorio chorus this year includes residents of Wayne and Lackawanna Counties as well as most Valley communities. Back Mountain singers, scat- tered from Mount Zion to Muh- lenburg, always form a sub- stantial part of the group. They are sopranos Dorothy Balshaw, Catherine Gilbert, Dorothy Glidden, Cathy Gray, Ruth Reynolds; altos Nancy Jones, Gwen Quick; Nancy Rodda, Syl- via Schooley; tenors John Library Book Club To 'Get Acquainted’ The Book’ Club of the Back Mountain Memorial Library will meet April 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the library annex. Following a brief business meeting there will be a ‘Get Acquainted’ session with Mrs. Harold Shappelle, Durkee Street, Forty Fort, speaking on “Nesbitt Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Groups.” Mrs. Harold Phillips, president of the Wyoming Valley Garden Club, will speak on, “What Gardens Do.”’ Mrs. Lawrence Clark, past president of . the Wyoming Valley Women’s Club, will speak on her club and Mrs. William Umphred, who was at one time: the ‘story lady’ at the children’s library, will speak on the problems which are faced by the wife of the auction chair- man. Mrs. Dana Crump will pre- side. The hospitality committee will be headed by Mrs. William serve tea. Subscribe To The Post Pages > to Perform Sampson, John Topolewski; basses Harold Hoover, Philip Jones, Jack Kloeber, Edward Ratcliffe, William Thom. Tickets may be purchased from any chorus member, or at Irem Temple, April 15. = Clifford Balshaw Easter Egg Hunt Planned April 14 The annual Easter Egg Hunt for all Back Mountain children, three to eight years of age will be held Arpil 14, between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Dallas Senior High ‘ School gymnasium. This is the seventh year the Dallas Junior Woman’s Club has sponsored the event as a commmimity project. Flyers will be sent this week to all elementary schools in the Back Mountain area explaining the who, what, when, and where of the hunt. “Mr. Bunny’ will make an appearance to greet all the boys and girls, refresh- ments will be served after the hunt. Three hundred fifty, first, second and third prizes will be awarded. Mrs. Rowland Ritts, chair- man and Mrs. Francis Smaka, co-chairman met with com- mittee recently to finalize plans. Committee members are Mrs. Kerry Freeman, Mrs. Jerry Paxton, Mrs. Evan Bona- witz, Mrs. Henry Wasilewski, Mrs. Paul Battisti, Mrs. Charles Hillard, Mrs. James Balmer, Mrs. David Perry, Mrs. Ed- ward Thompson and Mrs. Harold Haefele. Mrs. William ‘Davies is club president. Greenstreet News 675-5211 for Wedding Stationery
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