AT a cm Panes ANN ati mas cium Bs Su St Most Back Mountain residents are familir with Adam’s Clothes in the Back Mountain Shopping Center, Shavertown. However, few are aware that Adam’s Clothes has been in business since 1902. The first store was opened by Adam Hozempa,II’s, father on Main St., Edwardsville. The late Hozempa opened the business under the name ‘‘Hozempa’s Men's Clothing”. He first started as a tailor but expanded into a complete line of men’s: clothing still carried by his son and grandson in the Shavertown store. Adam Hozempa,II, opened Adam’s Clothes in the Back Mountain Shopping Center in 1958. Prior to that time he worked with his father in the Edwardsville Store. Following the death of his father, Adam operated both stores for a while. The’ Edwardsville was part of the estate but the Shavertown store was his own business. Adam is married to the former Anne Connole of Kingston, who assists in the business on Saturdays and holidays. Residents of Harveys Lake, Adam and Anne have two children, Beth, living in California, and Adam,III, who now manages the business most of the time since his father is semi-retired Both father and son are expert tailors and do all of the work on purchases made in their store. Adam, III, resides with his wife, the former Patti Sheddon . of Towanda, in Tunkhannock. A former teacher in the Abington Heights School District, he resigned to take over management of Adam’s Clothes. His wife, Patti, still teaches in the Middle School of the Abington Heights School District. Adam’s Clothes is a one stop shopping center for both men and young men’s clothing as well as the spot for jeans, jackets and tops for the younger set. For the man with ‘‘discrimiating taste”, Adam’s carries a ‘com- plete line of clothing in brand names such as London Fog, Arrow, Haggar, Catalina, Hang Ten, Collegetown, Munsingwear, Hanes, and many others. Young men and women will find jeans to suit their taste made by Wrangler, Levi or Lee. Woolrich outerwear, popular with young and old, is also carried by Adam’s by Mike Poik, 333-4387 Beaumont Union Gospel Church Sunday School held its annual picnic last week at Frances Slocum Park at Carverton. A varied program of games and swimming was en- joyed. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Beaumont entertained members of the Bowmans Creek Lions Club and their wives at an outdoor picnic at the Johnson residence last week. Shad Sorber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sorber of Noxen is home after undergoing surgery on Friday, July 17, in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. Robert and Martha Conklin of the Walkaway Bible Institute at Lock Haven and Carl and Susan Conklin and family, also of Lock Have, attended the dedication of the former son, Andrew, in Noxen Independent Bible Church on Sunday, July followed in the church hall with about 50 persons in attendance. Pastor Jerry Tallent officiated at the dedication. The Noxen Library is open Wednesday mor- nings from 9:30 to 11 at the former Noxen School, it has been announced. The library is now getting books from the Book- mobile. Mrs. Dorothy Henney of Kunkle was a patient in Wilkes-Barre General as the Post went to press. Also an area patient at Wilkes-Barre - General was Roger Mitchell. Brooke Lladley Asby, daughter of Mimi and Stephen ~~ Asby, was babtized at the morning worship service on Sunday, July 19, in Kunkle United Methodist Church Rev. Donald Sperling, pastor, officiated. John Charles Stonier, Jr., son of John and Lynette (Luketic) Stonier, was baptized «.t the morning worship service in St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Noxen. Rev. Jacob Victor, pastor, officiated. John is the grandson of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Joseph Luketic of Noxen and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stonier of Beaumont. Sunday School of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church had a float entered in the recent Noxen firemen’s parade. Participating were Scott Hill, Toni Lukasavage, Lillian Lukasavage, Fay Clark, Donna Meade, Sharyn Meade, Clare Meade, Liza Aipay, Michaelene Zipay, Ethel Jones, Candy Jones, Liz Jones and Jonelle Kasson. Don Meade assisted with the con- struction of the float. Committee expressed thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Denmon for the use of their wagon and to John Jones for the use of his jeep. Birthday greetings are extended to Mrs. Martha Macialek, who observed her birthday anniversary on July 21. Mrs. Cleona Fritz of Noxen is home from Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, where she had been a patient for several days as a result of an accident at home. Flowers on the altar for Sunday morning's wor- ship service in St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Noxen were presented by Mrs. Howard Engelman in memory of her late husband, Howard Engleman, and his parents. 34. COUPON EXPIRES Pastor and Mrs. Jacob Victor of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Noxen will be moving from the parsonage jin Noxen to KlIngston fon Friday. Their new ad- dress will be 445 Rufter Avenue; «Kingston wRa. 18704; telephone no. 287 8326. Rev. Mr. Victor will continue as pastor of St. Luke’s Church along with Lutheran churches in Wilkes-Barre and at Harveys Lake. } Supervisors of Monroe Township will © ‘meet Monday evening.at 7:30 at the home of the board’s secretary, Mrs. C. Traver, Bowmans Creek. Annual Sunday School picnic of Noxen Independent Bible Church will be held on Sunday at Frances Slocum Park, Carverton. Supervisors of Noxen Township will meet Tuesday evening at 7 with Benett presiding. News deadline Friday 3 p.m. Clothes. Adam’s Clothes also carries a complete line of accessories, perfect as a gift to the ‘Man who cares’. He has Buxton belts and wallets, Interwoven socks, Swank jewelry, Superba neck- wear, men’s colognes and after shave, caps, hats and numerous other items. Back Mountain residents will enjoy shopping at Adam’s Clothes-the store with 79 years of friendly, cour- teous and efficient ser- vice. At our recent band sponsor’s meeting, the following winning raffle tickets were drawn: 1st prize, a whole pig, Eleanor Miller, Moun- taintop. 2nd prize, a turkey and ham, Clyde Oster, R.D.4, Dallas, and 3rd prize, a ham, to Eugenia Sweitzer, R.D.1, Dallas. We "want to thank everyone who helped make this project a success. As of Monday, July 20, the band is on vacation, so kids, that means vacationing from band rehearsals, not daily practice at home. Rehearsals will resume on Aug. 3rd. This is also the day to return uniforms that your youngsters have outfrown. Nancy McCarroll will be at the school for your con- venience. Our picnic will be held at Hansons Park on August 8th. Chairman Jane Stepanik, is planning a big day for all of us. She has gotten a special price for the rides. Be sure to contact her for this bargain price. Ways and Means chairman, Jack Davis, has announced upcoming projects for the fall. Details will follow in the near future. Remember, the success of any project depends on the workers. If you are willing to help in any way or if you have any new ideas on fund Secretary/Treasurer,” Harveys Lake General properties. requires that all or at the weeds or other commercial raising, please call Marlene Konopke. As you know, the practice field is being reseeded. When vacation is over, field markings will be painted on the lawn in front of the school so the band can begin field show practice. For you ladies who like bargains, we have scheduled a bus trip to vanity fair and other retail outlets in Reading. The date is August 15th. Everyone is invited to come along and purchase for everyone in the family. Enjoy the bus ride and Dutch treat supper at Leiby’s Restaurant. Remember, it’s not too early to pur- chase Christmas gifts. Call Marion Kasko or Edna Yatsco to reserve a seat on the bus. The cost per seat is $13. A special ‘‘thank-you” to the post for allowing us to have this column in their paper. We hope it will be the tie that will bring the sponsors, band members and community products at tremendous supporters closer savings. There is a shop together. Plan for snow now PennDOT District Engineer, Tom Collins has announced that the first round of bids is being sought by ‘the Department ° of Transportation for the rental of snow removal equipment and services. Bid proposal forms are tenence offices. We PETRO only. 696-3428 You Know RETAIL PAGE NINE NOLS T CLEARANCE 1} 1) OFF « LONDON FOG « ARROW « HAGGER « CATALINA « HANG TEN « COLLEGE TOWN « MUNSING WEAR « HANES AND OTHERS 1007. 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