Eh Page 10 ; by Sylvia S. Cutler A name to be reckoned with in the fashion world of Wyoming Valley is that of Florence Weir, fashién coordinator for Laz- arus. It never ceases to amaze me how much energy and activity Florence generates and how she manages to organize intricate, totally professional shows, as she did this past Wednesday evening at Gus Genetti’s. In conjunction with Seventeen Magazine, and with Karen Young. a representative of Seventeen Magazine as com- mentator, Florence produced a fall fashion show entitled was a beautifully produced, ex- cellently coordinated effort, I knew that Florence was exper- iencing a high degree of tension Wednesday, but looking at her you'd never have known it. She looked smashing in a pale blue printed lame three-piece long dress. The show was something to rave about. There were easily 500 people there, many of them men! The show was divided into slides accompanied by com- mentary; there were perform- ances, exhibiting clothes in act- ion. There were nostalgia, and a look into the future. There was excellent music, both live and on tape. An opening segment described the decades in the life of Seventeen Magazine, and the events during that period of time. Dancers Flo Weir, Frank Levin, Jo Ann Geveke and Carl Shimel exhibited dances of the forties, fifties, sixties and seventies, wearing clothes con- sistent with each era. Choreography was by Bob Niznik. There was a scene with foot- ball heroes and cheerleaders. The players were Dave Frit- zges, Mel Wynn, Bob Burgers, Bruce Ridilla, and Dave Jones. Cheerleaders were Karen Granteed, Gale Young, Norma Murray, Margret Hoidra, Michele Shurites, Karen Kon- savage, Bernadette Wisniski, and Linda Neyhard. Another scene consisted of ‘marches with young men and ‘women marching across the stage. Another scene had male and female models in tomorrow’s around the perimeter of the stage. This was expecially effective, as in the ordinary fashion show with glamorous models and that stylized model’s walk, the average female in the audience would have a difficult time relating. She never thinks of herself as able to be in the model's shoes. In this instance, these did not seem like models, but like or- dinary ‘‘teens’’ in action, wearing the clothes that are accessible to all, at prices possible for the average person. The outfits were fantastic. Some were kooky, some chic, some imaginative, some extra- ordinary. The way in which separates were coordinated, and the combination of colors and shades was extremely unusual. I'm not especially fashion oriented. I have a 6th Prize for Poetry Barbara Ann Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Long, 62 Hickory St., Trucksville, has been awarded sixth prize for her original poetry entitled “Ring Magic,” entered in the 1974 Clover International Poe- try Competition, Washington, D.C. All sixth prize award win- ners remain in the final com- petition for the top prizes. Barbara will be a junior at Wilkes College in September. tendency to wear red slacks with a red top and be very care- ful about getting the exact same shade of red. Florence managed to team browns and pinks, blues, greens and aquamarine, several shades of red or orange or whatever, odd combinations tied together with accessories. Very heavy on this season’s preview is the inclusion of colorful patterned kneesocks, worn with just about everything. Hats, mufflers, big bags, clunky shoes, smart slack outfits, longer skirts, sharp jackets are all very big. It’s odd, one can be an old word-hound, having written prose for years, but the English language (or the writer) is inadequate to describe the excitement and color of what I saw. You had to be there to believe it. The action, the electronic music supplied by Tom Lewis and Robert Kachline, the spotlights by effective scene with a burglar, a flashlight, and a group of models groping around a dark stage with a single spot illuminating each. . . Additional credit must be given to Marshal Auron, Jerry Killian, Warren Gensel, Calvin Gensel, Charles Samuels and Jay Newman for a well-done production. Raymond V. Linares, adver- tising manager for the Green- street News Co., was recently elected president of the board of the Wilkes-Barre Little Theatre, which begins its 52nd season this fall. A resident of Dallas, Mr. Linares has been active in the Little Theatre for the past five years. For the past three years, he has been a member of the board and has served , at various times, as technical director and member of the executive, finance, and playreading committees, as well as cam- paign chairman. He joined Greenstreet News in Novem- ber, 1973. Anthony Kane, Sugar Notch, was elected chairman of the campaign committee. Residents interested in sup- porting the Little Theatre may contact Mr. Kane. Tryouts for the Little Theatre's first production, Forty Carrats, which will run Oct. 4-6, will be held at 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, this Sunday at 2 p.m. Director Ralph Pinckley announced that parts are available for five men, ages 20 fo 40. and six women from late teens to mid 60's. The Little Theatre's second production Promises, Promises will run Nov. 15, 16, and 17. Director and coordinator is Robert Niznik. Mr. Kane is musical coordinator. Tryout dates are Sept. 11-12 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. Needed are male singers, actors to play voung and middle-aged executives, female dancers, and several actors and singers, three discotheque-type actresses in non-singing and dancing roles. ! Little Theatre's spring schedule begins with 6 Rms Rv. Vu, March 14-16, and concludes with Funny Girl, May 16-18. Also elected to board posts along with Mr. Linares were: Robert Niznik, vice-president; Marion Mihalko, secretary; and Shirley Gensel, treasurer. Assisting Mr. Kane in this year’s campaign drive will be: Richard Bolen, Glen Summit, advertising manager; Atty. Theodore Evans, sustaining members; Walter Mitchell, patron sales, and Robert Stemping, renewals. The Wilkes-Barre Little Theatre depends upon comm- unity support for its existance. Available memberships are: subscribing; patron, which en- titles the member to two re- served seats for each perform- ance; and sustaining, which en- titles the member to four re- served seats for each perform- ance. A special youth program for both urban and rural boys and girls will be one of the highlights of the 1974 Agricultural Pro- gress Days scheduled for Aug. 28-29 at the Bloomsburg Fair Grounds. County Agent E. V. Chadwick points out that 4-H Clubs, FFA, and FHA Chapters will provide educational programs of inter- est to all youth. Included will be a conservation demonstration; garden tractor and bicycle driv- ing through an obstacle course; a horse show: pony rides; and many modern-living exhibits. A number of student clubs in the Pennsylvania State Univer- sity’s College of Agriculture will have members at the field days to answer questions on careers, training, and opportunities available in the areas of plant and animal science. Other features will be “‘moo’’- ternity pen of various species of animals, a consumerama pro- gram, a display on foods for youth, and a “talking bicycle” which gives care and safety tips. Sunday Dinners Square dancing will be held the night of the 28th as part of a special evening program. Dances will be elementary and geared for those interested in learning the art. Photo by Ace Hoffman From The Librarian 2 | Ann Gray and Robin Not long ago the Children’s Librarian at the Back Mountain Memorial Library found a note from the mother of a small child inserted in a book that the child had returned. The note con- tained a message of particular enthusiasm about a group of books currently available in the Children’s Annex of the library. The series is known as ‘‘Let’s- Read-and-Find-Out'’ and is edited by Dr. Roma Gans, Professor Emeritus of Childhood Education, Columbia University and Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, Astronomer Emeritus of the American Museum- Hayden Planetarium. Working on the premise that children want to be up-to-date and are eager to know, the editors have planned the books to present basic information, written with an understanding of how children think, brief enough for the child to cope with, yet long enough to challenge him. ; Margaret Brennan Honored by Faculty The nursing department fac- ulty of College Misericordia re- cently . honored Margaret Brennan at a cocktail party and in Dallas. Miss Brennan has served as chairman of the nursing department since 1970 and has resigned her position as chairman of the department for the oncoming academic year. Miss Brennan was presented with a corsage of yellow roses and : several gifts from the faculty members for apprecia- tion for her outstanding interest in the department. Call 836-2151 ANNOUNCING NEW SUNDAY The newest book in the series is a science book titled, “Opossum.” The author - illustrator, well known in children’s literature, is Kazue Mizurma. The oppossum, a marsupial who like the kangaroo, carries its young in its pocket is the only mammal of its kind in North America. This crafty little animal often plays dead when persued and hangs by his tail from the branches of the trees. The opposum’s babies, as many as twenty, «can fit in a teaspoon when born. These and other facts about the oppossum can be found in this remarkably illustrated book. Miss Mizurma has also written and illustrated ‘‘The Blue Whale,” another recent book in the series. The illust- rations created in watery tones of blues and greens enhance the very well-researched, yet simply stated text. Because these whales are the largest creatures that have ever lived, are warm ‘blooded and swim in the icy ocean waters, the children have become in- terested in further information about their feeding habits, their young and their survival. The book answers these and many other questions. Not one of the above series but an equally fine new nature book is ‘Year on Muskrat Marsh’’ by Berniece Freschet. It is a story book about the northern Minnesota wilderness wetlands known as Muskrat Marsh. The marsh long ago was a lake but gradually the sub- merged bottom and vegetation crept out from the shore. Among the plants and in the water, live a variety of creatures, somewith wings others with webbed feet. The story is a chronicle of the marshlands and many of its creatures as they live and feed through the changing seasons. Peter Parnall’s elegant drawings bring life to the creatures of the marshes and the beauty of the watery world that sustains them. HENREDON Unsurpassed’ In" Quality- Bedroom Dining Room’ dnd TABLES. Penn Furniture Showroom 1 ‘14 Lackawanna Ave. Scranton 346- 6591 ¢ Showroom 2 97-99 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton 961- 360 by Millie Hogoboom Tennis has certainly in- creased in popularity this sum- mer despite the late beginning of the season on the Newberry courts. Tennis pro Roy Graham has had very good response for all of her clinics. Last Thursday a tournament was held for the junior members who have been participating in the clinics. The winners were Mike Brown, boys 11 and over; Chris Evans, boys 10 and under; Debbie Schalm, girls 11 and over; and Tracy Thomas, girls 10 and under. In the doubles events Mike Brown and Chris Evans teamed up to win for the boys. Debbie Schalm and Harvey Ruggles won the girls’ doubles contest. It is certainly a feather in Roy's cap that she was the only local woman to be invited to participate in the Wyoming Valley Open Tennis Tourna- ment which was held last week- end. The women's matches were played on the Newberry Courts and featured such high ranking women as Marilyn Rachleff who has competed Kunkle by Barbara Evans 675-2050 The Kunkle Silver Leaf Club will meet at the home of Doris Harrison, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Arline Updyke will preside at the business meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Joy Class of Kunkle United Methodist Church will be held Aug. 13, 8 p.m. at the home of Kathy Flick. Sylvia Brace will be co-hostess. Call 675-2622 to make reserv- ations for the sixth annual Flea Market of the Joy Class to be held Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Kunkle Firehall, Route 309, north of Dallas. - CHECKERBOARD INN FEATURING Seafood Steaks Homemade Italian’ Food Dinners Served Tues-Sat 5 til 12 Diningroom closed Monday Peter & Janice Mattioli Carverton Rd. Trucksville Rolls & Butter Salad, Rolls & Butter NIWA Salad, Rolls & Butter $1.75 RN $4.50 IER 8 Hi {1 [I AYA NIA RYT CNC RE TT both at Forest Hills and Wim- bleton. But we bet Roy had the most fans in attendance. The formal garden at New- berry was the scene of the wed- ding of Jan Hartman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hartman, Orchard East, to Felix-Julio Sevilla Martin, son of Senor and Senorita Felix-Julio Sevilla Ricote of Toledo, Spain. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Smith, Orchard East, have returned from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gross at their summer home in the Thousand Islands, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Gross are former residents of Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Turner, Orchard West, sper@®ast week- end at Buck Hill Inn, Buck Hill Falls. They especially enjoyed golfing while there. Two big events are planned for the Newberry Estate Coun- try Club for the Labor Day weekend. Reservations are now being taken for a clambake with all the trimmings which will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31. Then on Labor Day a family affair featuring ‘‘all you can eat’ will be held from 1 to'6 p.m. There will also be tennis and’ golf tournaments for the adults; hunt for children. Yemen, 2s vA International Sign #f Goodwill Phone _ Me Ww : U.S.A. Phone 639-1264 4] Sunset — Harveys Lake Choice Beers—Wine Liquor and Mixed Drinks Vor = Nis ~INELR I py 2 & eg RINT em IER IRSA ECE .—E.———— a aa EE El SB SUL
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