Sana ——— iB eins Sr SUE Te PAGE EIGHT POST-ED LEE (ET) lg d le] NL the 7:30 p.m...The regular meeting of the Dallas Rotary... Scheduled speaker is Susan Zearing from the Luzerne and 639-1939 for pick...Or drop your papers off in front of the fire company... Come see ‘‘Pure as the Driven Commission, located on Memorial Highway, Dallas, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m... The Widow’s Club of the Trucksville United’ Peace, Dallas...The service will be at 10 a.m...Mt. Zion Methodist Church will celebrate its Elementary Building...Due to the Dallas Post will be on [ YY N( NC ) 4 NT X[ n THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1% 19 20 21 29 23 24 —_ uw The Jonathan R. Davis] |:A hunter education Today is the rededication Lake-Lehman Citizens Look for this week’s issue § | An ecumenical service sville ration Church at Fire Company - paper 1 | course wilkhe held at the of the Parish House of the Advisory Council meeting of the Post on the for Thanksgiving will be i drive is continuing ...Call | | Pennsylvania Game} |} Church of Prince of | I a¢7:30 p.m. in the Noxen| | newsstands today, due to held at 7:45 at the Dallas the Thanksgiving holiday...The Lehman United Methodist Women will meet at 7 p.m. ‘United Methodist Church...Look for new edition of the Post on sale today and delivered to the xX: needs. Wal Oe Ge We pe pe Wel uel Mary Lamoreux lives in a large white house 124 years old, high on a hill in Jackson Township, over- looking Chase Manor and dozens of homes in other sections of the township. Built by her great great grandfather, Thomas Lamoreux, Jr., it later be- came the home of her great grandfather, Fletcher, and after that, her grandfather, Ira. Mary’s father and mother were the late Edward and Iva Coates Lamoreux, also a native of Jackson Township. | The large house and huge 153-year old barn is situa- ted on property which has been owned by the Lamor- eux’s since Mary's great great great grandfather settled in Jackson Town- ship in 1795, the second man to locate in that area. Mary was born in a small house next to the home where she now lives, mov- ing into the big house in 1955 after her grandmother died. She and her mother remodeled eight of the 12 rooms in the house before her mother died last November. All the lumber in the house came from the farm and was sawed and planed there. The bark is still on the beams in the cellar of the house. The fact that Mary is now ‘alone does not deter her from her work or recreation. She drives, having learned by: driving the tractor on the farm. Prior to and even after that, she drove teams of horses. She is now in her 25th year of teaching at Lake- Lehman and is just as enthusiastic about her work as the first year she started. A graduate of Leh- man High School, she went to a one room school, “The Mountain School’ on top of the mountain for the first six years. She graduated from Wilkes College with a degree in education and a major in social studies. She received her Master's degree in education with a major in history. Mary is now attending the Univer- sity of Scranton for ad- ministration certification. During her first year in the educational field she taught fifth grade but since that time has taught ninth, tenth and 11th grade stu- dents. ; Her enthusiasm for social studies and history was whetted last summer when she had an opport- unity to join others for a 20- day visit to Egypt. A group of 24 persons headed by Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy flew from Kennedy Airport to Cairo, the only Egyptian airport able to accommodate large jets.It was the first time she flew and loved it. Mary is look- ing forward to a trip to Iran. While in Egypt, she visted Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Alexandrea, Suez, El Alamain and Abu Simbel (where the statues of Rameses II are located). Mary was most fascinated by the statues. With the group, she went 300 feet down in the Great Pyramid going through dim passages opened by the Egyptians. Mary also rode a camel which ‘‘is not at all like riding a horse” but after she was up on the camel it wasn’t too bad. The Egyptian food was delicious. Mary describes the watermelon and white grapes as delectable. The juices, she said, are indes- cribable. They were natural and so thick, almost like a puree. She had no opportunity to try their figs and dates as they were not ripe. 13001 a0. 500 LENDER The weather was warm and dry but much as she likes to swim, Mary found the pool water much too warm. They were usually served dinner at noon which, in most instances, included seven courses. At a reclamation project of 40,000 acres with 4,000 head of cattle which they visited, they were served seven courses with every food served grown on the large farm. At home, Mary does her own paperhanging and painting. She also does caning, an art fast disap- pearing from American life. She also does a lot of sewing and makes her own clothes including her coats. Mary swims in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. When she has the time she embroiders and also makes beautiful puff quilts. In the summer months, she has a large garden : 2? junior- 125th anniversary with a sstands homie. today. Check 1 Snow,’’ the Dallas junior ¢ ! your new I y. ny ay Sn senior class play tonight Methodist Church will} | special service today... tomorrow and delivered supermarket specials for ote o at 8 p.m. at the Senior hold a dinner Tis svening to the home on Wed- Thanksgiving din- ialist...- | | High School... at 6. pm. an. the nesday... ner!!!...Phone your Toy ee educational _ building... meetings and social meeting at 7:30 p.m. in > keopingy the Dallas Intermediate osted- naib Library... ) : 5 > J \L J \ > \ JR : \ J \U J which she takes care of herself and freezes much of the produce for the winter. She likes crafts and is presently getting ready to do Christmas items. Mary will make about 20 wreaths this year for the house and cemetery. She will make them out of princess pine or arbor vitiae. She also makes the Del Robia wreaths. Plants are tastefully ar- ranged throughout her home and some given her by her students when her mother died are still blooming. Her huge cat, Taffy, is constantly by her side. Mary is a charter mem- ber of the Luzerne County Social Studies Council which was organized by Dr. Fahmy. She is pre- sently the treasurer of the group which includes social studies instructors from schools within Luzerne County. This year, her American History class is coming to her home to prepare and serve an Early American Christmas dinner. Her local history class is gett- ing ready for an archaeolo- gical dig on Lamoreux pro- perty on top of the moun- tain. They also plan to do monument rubbings in the Lehman Cemetery. Mary is a member of the Valley View Union Chapel, Larksville; a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Social Studies Teachers and the National Council of Social Studies Teachers. She has shown slides of her Egyptian trip to var- ious groups and to her stu-- dents at the high schig Her home is beautiftily furnished in antiques which have been in the family since her great grandmother’s era includ- ing an 84-year old wedding bowl, an original charcoal in an antique gold frame, marble top tables, a Currier from 1848 before Currier and Ives became partners, and an original telephone. The Dallas Junior Women’s Club held its November meeting at Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas with the highlight of the evening being the talent auction. Members of the club brought homemade articles which in turn were auctioned and all proceeds will be ‘given for worthy project in the community. Mrs. Evan Bonawitz, president, opened the meeting with the reading of the club collect. Mrs. Daniel Luckasavage, secretary, read the minutes and the treasurer’s report was given by Mrs. Robert Richardson. Mrs. William Mannix, corresponding secretary, read three thank you notes and two letters of resignation. Mrs. Edward Thompson, membership chairman, introduced guests and new members Mrs. Jack Rosenberger, Mrs. Thaddeus Shone, and Mrs. Gregory Nedell. She also announced a president’s orientation meeting would be held to acquaint new members with club procedures. Mrs. John Wega, con- servation chairman, an- nounced the paper drive held Oct. 30 had a better- than-average turn out. Cultural Heritage Chairman Mrs. Richard Orlowski announced 200 children toured through Swetland Home. Mrs. Robert Rexroad, education chairman, an- nounced that the Penn- sylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs will be awarding five $1,000 scholarships to club members or their children. Contact Mrs. Rexroad for application Mrs. Robert Eyet, home life chairman, reported a total of 207 pints of blood was received from the blood drive held recently. Legislation =~ Chairman Mrs. James Balmer wrote letters to the Federal and State = Representatives receiving three replies. The December dinner meeting will be held at Newberry Estate at 6:30 p.m. Reservations must be made with Mrs. John Vozniak by Nov. 30. Choice of chicken or ham will be the menu. Guests are in- vited to attend. There will ceremony for initiation for new mem- bers. Mrs. William Davies, remembrance chairman, sent a card to Mrs. Stewart QO SELLI —— 1to7 110 9 110 9 Rt. 6 Williams and club flower to Mrs. Robert Dymond. Mrs. Jack Barbose, report chairman, repo on a meeting held Oct. ®5 by Mrs. Charles HillagF junior director of Luzerne County Federation. It was an instructional report workshop and all Luzerne County Women's Clubs were invited to attend. Mrs. John Oravitz asked the club members to please do some extra shopping for the welfare baskets and take food to area chair- man. It can also be taken to Dec. meeting. Girls are asked to save egg cartons. Mrs. Kerry Freeman explained ‘Bright of America” is a club project. She has a variety of items to be purchased. Mrs. Robert Eyet has been named new second vice president of the club and she will be in charge af welfare. Yes) Mrs. James Richardson, chairman of the Hess In- ternational Fashion Show which was held recently, announced a large profit was made and 827 were in attendance. The public and everyone who worked on committee are thanked for making this fashion show a success for the ninth year. All proceeds will be given to the community for worthy projects. Mrs. Frank Rollman, chairman of the Children’s Shopping - Day for Christmas gifts, an- nounced it will be held Sat., Dec. 11, 12- 2 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. All children in the Back Mountain area are invited to purchase gifts ° for Christmas. No article will cost over a dollar. Mrs. Robert Stair gave a summary on her at- tendance to the Northeast District meeting held at the Sheraton Picasso. § ; Troop 636 visits Girl Scout Troop 636, Dallas, went on a hike recently to the Sugar Hollow Trout Hatchery in Tunkhannock. More than half of the troop attended the outing and a great time was had by all. The troop also had a Halloween happening which took place in the Goss Manor area with the girls following trails from home to home with a surprise party at the last home. ER RCAC ni
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