«ta Some of us celebrate our birthdays with a dinner when the ‘out’ is a luncheon the middle of Fall. One guess as to whose birthday party it was. Yep, Mary Beth O’Konski. It seems that Mary Beth never had the opportunity to visit Frances Slocum Park. So one October Thursday, Lucille Luksic, Daly and Donna McCall journeyed to the park with a picnic lunch, set and decorated ‘the table with crystal candle holders and 'wa-la’, happy birthday Mary Beth..Who said growing old isn’t fun. Belated birthday greetings to little Michele Boyle, daughter of Bruce and Beverly of Idetown. Michele honored her ‘big one’ sometime last week. happy to hear that Billy Boyle, who belongs to Sally and Bill of Lehman, has returned home following a medical stay at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. _ Another friend who is home from Wilkes Barre General is Tom Yoniski. Most of us will agree that the last game of the World Series was the most “When you spend years and years preparing meals for nine people, you better enjoy cooking,” said Mrs. Russell Denmon of Beaumont. “We have five boys and two girls and they all liked to eat; so did my husband. It was almost a full time job planning and preparing . different but tasty dishes each day, especially since I tried to keep within a limited budget.” “Fortunately, they liked casseroles and salads so that helped to make it easier. When they were younger and all at home, I did a lot of baking-never one pie or cake at a time but four or five. Did you ever try to satisfy a growing boy’s appetite? They ate a lot more than the two girls.” This week’s cook is the former Josephine Cook, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Evans Falls and later, Vernon. Jo, as friends and family know her attended Vernon and Tunkhannock schools. In 1946, she married Russell Denmon of Beaumont and they made their home in Florida where Russell was working at the time. However, five months later they returned to Beaumont and moved into’ the family home to make a home for Russell’s two younger brothers, whose parents had died several months previously. A plasterer by trade, Russell went to work for a contractor in the local area. The couple has seven children, Russell, married and living in New Jersey; Philip, married and living in a new home in Dushore; Sandra Simmons, living in Rush; Joann Stasil in only were they fortunate to obtain tickets, the lucky stiffs sat right behind home plate. Birthday greetings to Frances Dress, whose day is Oct. 28, Megan Flynn, her tenth, Oct. 29, J.J. Downs, Oct. 30 and James Farrell, his seventh Oct. 21. Returning from a fan- tastic trip to Spain and Steve and Irene Morenko. Among her many souvenirs, Irene is sporting a bandaged foot. While sightseeing, Mrs. M. broke a bone in her foot. The Cleary’s, Jack, Marianne, Erin, Shannon, Kelly and Jon Patrick, enjoyed several days visiting family in Waverly, N.Y. Grandma Spaciano-- come out, come out where ever you are. Oak Hill’s Red Jones will be the caller for Gate of Heaven’s Parent-teacher 4th Annual Square Dance Saturday, Nov. 12. For tickets please call Mary Ann Thompson, 696-3763 or Nancy Parson 675-4486. Sincere congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hennessy who will honor their 41st wedding anniversary and to Hayden (Sam) and Verna Evans, their an- niversary, Oct. 20. Happy to note that Kay Konnick is recuperating at home following her THRU SUNDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER WITH CRISP FRESH TOSSED SALAD AN BREAD. $2.34 surgery ~ at Geissinger Medical Center. Gary, Laurie and little Nicole Collette Naugle, traveled up from Virginia to visit Grandma and Grandpa Osborne. Belated birthday greetings to Mama Pagliente who celebrated her 80th year, Saturday Oct. 22. Karen Iwanowski was honored at pre-birthday party, Friday evening. Since her actual birthday is on Halloween, Karen and her friends celebrated her 10th birthday before time. Enjoying the treats, slumber party and the morning after breakfast were: Donna De Gennaro, Nannette, Sheryl, Sharon Luliewicz and Adele Correale. Wednesday, Oct. 26, our George will celebrate his 8th birthday and I find it hard to believe how fast eight years can go. You sjoung mothers who are wishing their children would grow up so you could relax-forget it. Make an honest effort to cherish running after your little one, and so what if he makes a mess in a restaurant or out does the Pastor on Sunday morning- it’s all to soon when they become grown up and independent. The hardest time for me to behave myself is on the weekend. Now when I say ‘behave myself,” I mean-- like eating. During the week it’s easy to count Open 24 hours Forty Fort; Howard, calories, carbohydrates, read labels, cook no starches, but when Friday night comes and little bad people inside your body appear--watch out. Well here it is Sunday night and up until now I have behaved myself. (What's a side order of ziti and a glass of wine bet- ween friends?) Now here’s the part I'm coming to. All day I designed, cut and sewed five costumes. And because I was so busy, food was the last thing on recently married and living in Dushore; and Donald and Kevin at home. Jo finds preparing meals much easier now that there are only the four of them at home but she looks forward to weekends when her married sons and daughters come to visit with their families. She enjoys having them for Sunday dinner and often keeps one or more of her six grandchildren for several days at a time. Raising a family took most of her time, so it is only in recent years that Jo has had time to devote to special interests. She loves to paint and has done most of the re- decorating story home in Beaumont. She likes flowers and plants and raises both. During the summer she has a variety of beautiful flowers in their large, well- kept yard and, in the my mind, at least until I modeled my costume. Because I'm going as Friar Tuck, I put a pillow under my costume and tied it with a rope amd thought it really looked funny. When I went downstairs I need to wear a pillow?” He seriously answered, “Put the pillow under so I can see the difference.” One chocolate sundae with nuts coming right up, The second meeting of the Gate of Heaven Parent Teacher Guild was held last week with Mrs. Robert Cartier ppresiding. Mrs. Cartier called on each committee chairlady to give her report and announced there would be a blood drive Nov. 4 at the Trucksville Elementary School. Mrs. William Hartzell, chairlady of the ‘‘Christ- mas Kit” sale, reported the kits have been distributed and are due back Oct. 28. Mrs. Donald Thompson, chairlady of the farmer dance, reported the dance would be held on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, with Red Jones calling. Tickets are $2 per person. Mrs. Cartier announced 99 the Gate of Heaven School open house will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13. Sister Leonita, principal, spoke on the state-funded programs in the school. There are three programs available, remedial reading, remedial math, and speach therapy. The next meeting will be held on Wed. Dec. 13. The speaker will be Mrs. ‘Mundy, Mrs. Schneider & Mrs. Baska. They will speak on their educational programs. Rev. Thomas Jordon, moderator, closed the meeting with a prayer. The eighth grade mothers served as hostesses following the meeting. Mrs. Robert Scrivitsky is in charge of publicity. It Pays to Advertise ITS NOT TOO EARLY! TO PLAN YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY We have dazzling-new ball- room facilities — with seating up to twenty-five hundred. But space and dates are filling-up fast. IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO RESERVE FOR YOUR GROUP. DINNER-DANCE PARTIES Special discounts for Sunday thru Thursday dates. “OPEN HOUSE" SMORGASBORD DANCE Great fun for smaller groups. HOLIDAY DINNER PARTIES Excellent Food . . . Great Bands . . . Festively-Decorated Ballrooms . . . Reasonable Prices. PHONE 823-6152 ncé pect 2 piffer EX GUS GENETTI MOTOR INN DOWNTOWN WILKES-BARRE * 823 6152 IN THE CENTER OF THINGS winter, plants abound in the various rooms of her home. Jo enjoys making salads- says it gives her an opport- unity to be creative. She and her husband like to take short trips or weekend trips visiting friends or relatives in Pennsylvania or neighboring states, something they have only been able to do since their family is grown. She collects recipes and during the 31 years they have been married, she has acquired a large file of original and also tasty one- dish meals in addition to salads and desserts. She is active in church work and for six years worked as a volunteer in the Good New Club, This . year she is working with the children. Jo generously agreed to share some of her family’s favorites with Post readers this week. All of them are easy to prepare and comparatively inex- pensive. MISSOURI 6 lg. potatoes, sliced 1 1b. gr. beef 1 med. onion, sliced (op- ‘tional) 11g. can or 1 gt. tomatoes salt & pepper to taste In a well greased casserole or baking dish, place alternate layers of potatoes, meat and onions until all ingredients are used. Pour tomatoes over entire mixture until they cover top layer. Season to taste. Bake at 350) degrees for about one and a half hours or until potatoes are done. SWISS STEAK 2 lbs. round steak, 1% inch thick 1 Ig. onion, diced 2 qts. tomatoes Salt & pepper to taste Sprinkle steak with flour, pound in flour and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat on both sides in deep skillet; add onions and tomatoes. Cook slowly for one and a half hours or until tomatoes get very thick. APPLE CRISP 8 lg. apples, pared and sliced 1 ex flour 1, Cc. sugar 1 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1 egg one third c. butter Sugar Cinnamon Place sliced apples into nine inch pan and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. In mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking FLAGSTONE | RESTAURANT Halloween Party SMORGASBORD Oct. 28 Call 639-5998 At We Are powder, and salt. Beat egg and add to dry ingredients. Mix with fork to make crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture over apples; melt butter and pour over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until apples are done. : CREAMY POTATOES 4 potatoes 1 onion 2 T. chopped parsley 1 ¢. milk 2 T. butter 2 T. flour 1, t. salt Dice potatoes in cubes. Boil them in salt water for about 10 minutes. Prepare following white sauce: melt butter in saucepan over low heat; remove from heat and add flour and salt. Mix well and return to low heat; add OVEN remaining milk stirring constantly until sauce thickens and begins to boil. Place potatoes, parsley and onions in greased baking dish or casserole. Pour sauce over all and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. FRUIT PUDDING 1 1b. can fruit cocktail 1 8% oz. can crushed pineapple 3 1 1g. pkg. vanilla pudding Drain cans of fruit cock- tail and crushed pineapple; measure syrups and add enough water to make three cupfuls. Combine contents of package and liquid in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat to a full boil. Remove from heat, st ir in fruit and one tablespoonful of butter. Chill in dessert glasses. Serves nine. The New Goss Manor Homeowners Association will hold its annual halloween party for the children of residents of View Terrace, and Grandview Acres on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. at Irem Temple Country Club in the Sun Room. There will be games, prizes, and refreshments. Costumes will be judged and prizes awarded far the prettiest, the funniest, the most original, the scariest, and the best group. * The Luzerne-Columbia County Chapter of The Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Em- ployees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Forty-Fort Borough Building, Wyoming Ave. The guest speaker for the evening will be Frank O’Connell, who will speak on legislation of interest to retirees. A report of the delegates to the recent state con- vention will also be given at this meeting. Shavertown Fire Company Auxiliary will hold their annual Halloween party, Sunday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 5 p.m, at the fire hall. Children and grand- children of all firemen and auxiliary members are invited and requested to come in costume. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Debra Darling .or Mrs. Kathie Roman. have a coffee break for Megan Margellina, Noy. 13, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Idetown Fire Hall. Donations are $1. Lots of coffee and baked goods / also door prizes, will be available. Children are free and everyone is welcome. All proceeds will be given to help Megan Margellina. : €ggs, CATERING 675-4141 TAKEOUTS a
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