Maguire, and Mrs. 16. The sixth annual Starlight Ball, sponsored by the Woman’s Auxiligley of the Wilkes-Barre widespread recognition as ‘‘one of the foremost charity balls in Pennsylvania and the East.” Proceeds of the ball will be used to help fulfill thé auxiliary’s $500,000 commitment to General Hospital’s $8 million building and expansion program. Under ball chairman Mrs. B. Todd Maguire, and co-chair- man, Mrs. Edwin Lyons, all of the various sub-committees have been busily completing their assignments for the gala event to be held at the Gus Genetti Hotel, Nov. 16. Ben Cutler’s Society Orchestra will be featured. Invitations for the ball have been mailed, but Mrs. Maguire emphasized that attendance is open and reservations may be made with the reservations committee or with any member of the general committee. The complete roster of the committee, including the chairmen and co-chairmen of the various sub-committees in- cludes: ball chairman, Mrs. B. Todd Maguire; co-chairman, Mrs. Edwin Lyons; patron, Mrs. G. Guthrie Conyngham, chairman, Mrs. Louis Maslow and Mrs. James L. Brown, co- chairmen; invitations, Molly M. Durkin, chairman, Mrs. Albert Schiowitz, co-chairman; Orchestra, Mrs. Charles Epstein, chairman; publicity, Mrs. Stanely Ushinski, chair- man; reservations, Mrs. Carl J. Schmitt Jr., chairman, Mrs. Warren Johnson and Mrs. Stephen Wartella, co-chairmen; program, Mrs. Justin Bergman, chairman, Mrs. John Conyng- ham, co-chairman; Arrangements, Mrs. Richard Ayre, chairman; decorations, Mrs. Samuel J. Mackall, chair- man, Mrs. Jay Karnofsky, co- chairman; treasurer, Mrs. Adrian Pearsall; honorary chairmen, Mrs. William O. Sword, Mrs. David Baltimore, Mrs. Sanford Sternlieb, Mrs. Paul J. Schalm III, Mrs. Richard Levy, Mrs. William L. Conyngham. Mrs. Frank Henry is presi- dent of the auxiliary; Mrs. Charles E. Myers, former president, is an ex-officio member of the committee, Linda¥'J. Nicol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Nicol Jr., 67 Perrin Avenue, Shaver- town, became the bride of Richard E. Staaf Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Staaf Sr., 7247 Spruce St. Upper Darby, Sept. 21 at the Wyoming Avenue Christian Church, Kingston. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edmund L. John, pastor. Special music was provided by Wesley R. Fader, soloist, and Mrs. George Shields, organist. The bride, given in marriage by her father, selected a Bianchi gown of white silk or- ganza designed with an exten- ded neckline finished with imported Venise embroidery, fitted bodice of matching em- broidery, long sleeves with cuff also edging of embroidery, na- tural ine with a slightly bouffant skirt and aisle width chapel length train. Her head- piece was a waistline mantilla of white silk organza and Venise embroidery. She carried a nose- gay of white and aqua minia- ture carnations, rosebuds and daisies. Mrs. James Yarnal was ma- tron-of-honor. She wore an aqua Bianchi gown of crystal marac- aine jersey designed with an extended draped neckline, brief sleeves, Grecian styled bodice and skirt with a fabric tailored sash. Complimenting her gown she wore a pale yellow picture hat and she carried a single long-stemmed yellow rose: The bridesmaids, attired identically to the matron of honor, were Mrs. Robert Fogarty, Dallas and Jacqueline Hill, Philadel- phia. Serving as best man was Alan Lee of Philadelphia. Ushers were Michael Mungiole and Richard Seraydarian, also of Philadelphia. The bride’s mother selected a sleeveless floor-length gown of floral print organza. Her gown featured a matching longsleeve waist-length jacket. She carried ture carnations and daisies. The bridegroom’s mother chose a sleeveless floor-length knit gown of floral print with a matching jacket. She carried a purse corsage of aqua minature carnations and daisies. Members of the wedding party, fami,y and guests were entertained at a reception given by the bride’s parents at the Castle Inn immediately follow- ing the ceremony. The bridal party and immediate family were entertained at a rehearsal Pinebrook Inn given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Staaf Sr. The bride was entertained at a dinner in Philadelphia given by her co-workers. She was also entertained at a shower given by her attendants at the home of Mrs. Robert Fogarty, Dallas. A graduate of Dallas Senior High School, Mrs. Staaf graduated from Wilkes-Barre Barre General Hospital School of Nursing and is presently employed in the Orthopedic Operating Rooms at the Hospi- tal of the University of Pennsyl- vania. She attends the univer- sity where she is completing her B.S. in nursing. Mr. Staaf is a graduate of Drexel University and is em- ployed by B.P. Oil Corp. in Marcus Hook as a chemical engineer. The couple left on a honey- moon trip to Bermuda. Upon their return they will reside in their new home in Brookhaven. Rummage Sale Planned By Presbyterian Women The United Presbyterian Women of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church will spon- sor a rummage sale in the chur- ch rooms. The church is located on Church Street, just beyond the Dallas Elementary School. The sale will take place Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call Us with Your News The Dallas Post 675-5211 - 825-6868 OCTOBER 17, 1974 By Auxiliary Twenty-four members of the Back Mountain branch of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary att- ended the luncheon meeting at the Mercy Center, Dallas, Oct. 9. Mrs. Adam Hozempa, presi- dent, opened the meeting with the salute to the flag. Jessica Thomas recited the Mercy Prayer. : Mrs. Joseph Yenason read the minutes of the previous meeting. Ann Stenger gave the treasurer’s report. All standing committees reported. Mrs. John Konsavage, chair- man, announced that the third annual cocktail party will be held Oct. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 in Dallas p.m. at Kennedy Lounge, Coll- ege Misericordia, Dallas. Mrs. Hozempa is honorary chair- Mrs. Konsavage’s committee consists of: refreshments, Mrs. Leonard Grabowski and Mrs. Joseph Yenason; decorations, Mrs. Michael Yozviak and Mrs. Paul Menapace; tickets, Mary Weir, Jessica Thomas, Tillie Loveland and Mrs. William Purcell; publicity, Mrs. John Thompson. : Anyone wishing information may contact Mrs. Konsavage or any members of her committee. Following the meeting a White Elephant Sale was held. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Traver, Noxen, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 16. The couple was married in the home of Mrs. Traver with the Rev. W.S. York performing the ceremony. Mrs. Traver is the former Alice Schooley. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Schooley, brother and sister-in-law of the bride were the attendents. ’ The Travers have four children, Gene, Moravian, N.Y.; David, Gread Bend; Corey and Alice, at home; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great- grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Hughes Jr.; ‘Huntsville Road, Dallas, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Eileen Mary, to William A. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Swartwood, 111 Girard Ave. Plymouth. Miss Hughes is a graduate of | Dallas High School and atten- ded College Misericordia. She is employed in the travel depart- ment of The First National Bank of Eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Jones is a graduate of Plymouth High School and attended Wilkes College. He is a reporter for the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company. A February wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard H. Harris of RD 4, Box 378-A, Dallas, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Patti A. to Mike A. Kopcha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kopcha, Box 97, Market Street, Noxen. Patti and Mike are graduates of Lake-Lehman High School. Patti is employed by her father, Gerard Harris, in Idetown. Photo by Alex Rebar The Dallas Junior Woman's Club opened the new club year with an International Covered Affairs Committee, with Mrs. David Perry as chairman, decorated the tables to repre- sent different countries and the club members were served a variety of international cook- ing. Mrs. Alan- Kluger, of the Justice for Children Study Committee, spoke about Justice for Juveniles, a project sup- ported by the Pennsylvania Federation of Woman’s Clubs. Library Book Club Plans Fall Meeting The Book Club of the Back Mountain Memorial Library will hold its first fall meeting Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Library Annex, Main Street, Dallas. Mrs. Dana Crump will preside. Mrs. Robert Roe, an officer of the Wyoming Valley Chapter of D.AR. will talk on ‘“The Bona- partes in America’ as a service to the community in promoting historical awareness. Mrs. Roe has many interests which include oil painting, bird watching and gardening. She is currently president of the Wyo- ming Valley Garden Club and writes a local column, ‘‘Some- thing for The Girls”. Mrs. Lawrence Clark will talk about the newly-formed cultural society in the Back Mountain. : Mrs. Harry Schooley will read the list of new books avail- able. Anyone who has read an interesting book is asked to tell others in the club about it. Mrs. E. Scheifly and her com- mittee, Mrs. Homer Moyer and Mrs. Fred Anderson will serve tea. Fabric Center to Hold Sewing Carnival, Oct. 16 Josephine Kotch, extension home economist of Luzerne County, announces that a tured at the Scranton Fabric Center for all Northeast Region homemakers, students and teachers. Some of the famous and well known clothing: con- struction supply companies will do continuous demonstrations on all phases of home- construction of women’s fashions. The Sewing Carnival will be held Oct. 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, : The audience will also have the opportunity to see a demon- stration on a variety of sewing machines featuring new tech- The Alderson United Metho- dist Youth Fellowship will sponsor a White Elephant Sale, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Alderson Methodist Church, Harveys Lake. Mrs. Allen Sorchik, Luzerne County president, informed the club about the federation pro- jects of the new administration. Mrs. Clyde Davis introduced four new members: Mrs. William Augsburger, Mrs. Peter Touw, Mrs. Frank Roll- man and Mrs. Jeffrey Town- send. - Reports were made by committee chairmen Mrs. Nelson Fey, Fresh Air Fund; Mrs. Jack Barbose, home life; Mrs. Omar, Thrasher, legisla- tion; Mrs. David Wejcie- chowski, choral director; Mrs. Edward Thompson, library auction; Mrs. William Farrell, fashion show; Mrs. Charles Butler, cookbook; and Mrs. Jay Niskey; bicentennital. The ‘“‘President’s Project” this year will be to complete the two PEWC period rooms at the William Penn Memorial Museum in Harrisburg. The club will coordinate a blood drive Oct. 8 at St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown. Babysitters will be available for donors. Hours will be from 11:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. : the Back Mountain Memorial Library, the proceeds from the sale of candy at the Library Auction. Mrs. David Wojciechowski, Chorale director, the need for new members in the singing group. The cookbook will be ready by the December meeting. Orders for the book are now being taken by any club member. The. conservation departme Mountain area. The first drive will be held at the Shavertown Methodist parking lot Oct. 26. Plans have been made for a bus trip to New York City, Oct. 19, to see the play ‘Pippin.’ The club will present an In- Hess Brothers at the Dallas Junior High School, Nov. 7. The next regular meeting of Annual Talent Auction is on the program. Mr. and Mrs. Kubasek, 99 Mocanaqua, John T. Italy = St., announce the Photo by Alex Rebar Village Inn, Nanticoke, as a receptionist. SATA Mr. Miller is presently ser- ving with the U.S. Air Force, stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. He is a graduate of Northwest High School. A June wedding is planned by
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