Photo by Alex Rebar Maureen C. Kovitch, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Kovitch, 323 Barnes St., Ply- mouth and Sweet Valley, and Joseph E. Roginski, son of Lillian Roginski and the late Ieo Roginski, RD I, Sweet Valley, were recently married in St. Mary's Church, Ply- mouth. The Rev. Joseph S. Sitko performed the double ring cere- mony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a white formal gown of silk sata peau, enhanced with Alencon lace. The headpiece was a pro- file of Venise lace and pearls red‘tosesiand ‘baby breath: Mamiggtoginski, sister of the bridegrobm, was maid of honor. Bride Roginski A-line gown. She carried a cas- cade of blue and white carna- tions. Dr. John R. Kovitch, brother of the bride, was best man. Immediately following the wedding, a reception was held after which the couple left on a wedding trip to Canada. The bride was entertained at a shower given by her co- Mrs. Roginski is a graduate of Plymouth High School and King’s County Hospital School of Nursing and is on the staff of Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Roginski is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and ‘bower, Sweet Valley. The couple will reside in Sweet Valley. The Maple Grove United Methodist Church will observe its 100th anniversary, Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 5. The church, which is located at Pikes Creek, will hold special ceremonies and ser- vices beginning Thursday evening with a communion service and dedication of the new building. The Rev. Edgar Singer qd the Rev. Alfred Crayton Will be in charge. Friday evening the ‘Bell Tones’’ will present a program of sacred music and Saturday, an anniversary banquet will be held in the new dining room at 6 p.m. Dr. Roswell Lyon will be present as guest speaker. George Haines will be toast- master. g Sunday will be filled with final observances of the momentous occasion. At the 11 a.m. service, the Rev. Edgar Singer will give the centennial sermon. At 2:30 p.m., district superintendents, past and present, and 45-year members of the church will be honored. Mona Whispell, Allentown, will conduct an old-fashioned hymn sing which will bring the celebration to an end at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Daniel Davis is pastor of the church and honorary chairman of the cele: bration. Freda Graham and Eleanor Bronson are co-chair- men. Harveys Lake Club Schedules Bar-B-Q The Harveys Lake Lions Club will sponsor their annual chicken bar-b-q August 5 at Don Hanson’s amusement park, Harveys Lake. Serving will be from noon until 6 p.m. Robert Pilger is general chairman. G-ZAG $99 | 3139 $45 10-8 2888631 Catherine Eileen Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Martin, 51 Stafford St., Trucksville and Dr. John Ed- ‘Mrs. John K. Connolly, 527 River St., Scranton, exchanged nuptial vows Saturday morning, July 21, at 11, in St."Therese’s Church, Shavertown. The Rev. Ralph L. Martin, uncle of the bride, performed the double ring ceremony and ‘celebrated the Nuptial Mass. He also bestowed the Papal Bless- ing of Pope Paul VI upon the couple. Mrs. Robert McDowell was organist and Richard Oliver, soloist. The altar was decorated with vases of pink and white summer flowers. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown of white silk organza designed with mandarin . neckline, Juliet sleeves and high rise waistline. The sleeves, waist and double ruffled hemline featured a trim of Cluney lace. Her full length mantilla was arranged from a matching lace camelot. She carried a dainty round medley of flowers containing white roses, stephanotis, and baby’s breath accented with pink gar- nette roses. Lorraine Ann Martin, sister of the bride was maid of honor. Mrs. Edmund Narkiewicz, cou- sin of the bride was matron of nine Connolly, sister of the bridegroom; Mary Keegan, cousin of the bridegroom; and Mrs. James Bochinski. The attendants were attired in nile green dotted organza gowns with high necklines, puff sleeves and ruffled hemlines. The waist was accentuated by a pink satin ribbon. They wore large green straw picture hats with matching pink ribbon trim. They carried green straw gar- den baskets filled with minia- ture pink puff carnations, pink garnett sweetheart roses and daisies. John J. Blewitt served as best man. The ushers were James Dyer, John A. Walsh, Neil Donahue and John Martin, bro- ther of the bride. The mother of the bride selected a powder blue knit gown fashioned with pleated bo- dice enhanced with pearl but- tons and mandarin neckline featuring long bell-shaped sleeves cuffed with pleating. She wore matching accessories and a corsage of white orchids. The mother of the groom wore a candy pink knit gown. The bo- dice was fashioned with a raised neckline, short sleeves, and above the empire waist was a jeweled bib of rice pearls, pink mini-crystals and white bugle crystals. The A-line skirt was complemented by a deep panel- led effect down the sides. She wore matching accessories and carried an orchid corsage on her purse. A cocktail hour and dinner re- ception followed the ceremony at the ' Treadway Inn, after which the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Ireland. Mrs. Connolly is an alumna of Dallas Senior High School and Marywood College, where she received a B.A. degree in ele- mentary education. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Connolly was on the teaching staff of the New Castle-Gunning Bedford School District, New Castle, Del. Dr. Connolly is an alumnus of Scranton Preparatory School and the University of Scranton where he received a B.A. de- gree in English. He received his Master’s degree and Doctorate from the University of PennsYl- vania. Dr. Connolly is.an assis- tant professor of English litera- ture at Towson State College, Towson, Md. Following rehearsal, the pa- rents of the groom entertained at a dinner held at Aldino’s Manor. Prior to the wedding, the bride was honored at a shower given by Marlene Freseoni and Mrs. Frank Law- ler in New Castle, Del. Her attendants held a shower and dinner at Aldino’s Manor. Mrs. Albert Ray, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Edmund Narkiewicz entertained at a personal show- er held at the Franklin House, Shavertown. The steering committee of the Back Mountain Cultural Center met recently to continue the programs of the center and to discuss upcoming events which the center will sponsor. In a major effort to involve the com- munity in its activities, the Cultural Center is pleased to announce the formation of a Couple Club Plans teenage advisory board, which will meet periodically to advise the center on activities designed to meet the ‘needs of Back Mountain teenagers. Heading the advisory board will be Bill Cutter Jr., who also serves on the center’s steering committee. Members of the teenage advisory board will be announced in the near future. The , center encourages Dalas; Pa. 18612 and indicate steak roast, Aug. 4 at the home! nominating committee, of Art and Betty Gensel, Lower der the chairmanship of John Demunds Road, Dallas. eehan, has been appointed to Games will be. played spare a slate of nominees for beginning at 1 p.m. and con-2 election of a permanent tinuing until supper. Swimming ard of directors and officers will also be available. r the 1973-74 season. Serving Reservations deadline is Aug. the committee, in addition to 1. Reservations can be made by r. Sheehan, are Sister calling the church office orothy of College Miseri- J [urphy, 'and Bill Cutter Jr. Committee for the event is nnouncement of the Howard = J. Grossman, SHOPPING CENTER FURNITURE + GIFTS « HOUSEWARES OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS “Jack” Invites -NOW IN STOCK- FLOWER-DRI Silica Gel) (For Preserving Flowers) Colonial Craftsmen BIRD HOUSE KITS (Snap Together) Reg. $5.95 NOW $3. 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