ONT Pion <a ) Back in Christmas of that Santa Claus had been Unwrapping a package she found a beautifully (Photo by Paul Strasser) detailed doll-like statuette from Yamaha, the Japanese company that manufactures motore- ycles. Every year since then she has been receiving these greetings, a token of appreciation from the company to Mrs. Meeker and her husband Daniel, dealers for Yamaha and operators of Kunkle Motors, Kunkle. “Since the first doll received one every year and I suppose they will keep coming,’”’ said Mrs. Meeker. The dolls, or statuettes, depict all that is traditionally considered Japanese, especially to are Geisha, Samuri, Shogun and even a New Year doll, a human body with a horse’s head which symbolizes the Japanese New Year. Over. the years, Mrs. Meeker discovered that each of the splendidly de- tailed dolls has a meaning BY NANCY KOZEM- CHAK Congratulations! !!to the library and to you, our supporters. Thanks to the generous people and their genuine concern, our ‘Friends of the Library’ campaign for 1981 has reached $3,183 and we are pleased to say we’ve gone ‘over the top’. It seems a good time to say thank you to all our willing volunteers and loyal supporters and hope that 1982 brings good health, happy times, enjoyment of friends, ful- fillment of wishes, peace and contentment to everyone. We have a collection of baskets in our display case for the month of January loaned to us by Alberta Cook of Shaver- town. She has been collecting baskets for about ten years and now owns about 80 of them. She adds to her collection when on vacation and whereever they travel. Pennsylvania’s 66th annual Farm Show will be held Sunday through Friday, January 10-15 with the theme, ‘‘Penn- sylvania Agriculture-- We're Growing Better,” according to State Agriculture Penrose Hallowell. This year’s Farm Show will offer the public a taste of Pennsylvania through commodity sales and samples and through the Pennsylvania Farm Marketplace. From the opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10 to the close of doors at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, the best of Pennsylvania agriculture will be on display. Hallowell said the red nize the ‘‘incredible contributions to the economy of Pennsyl- vania’s family farms and agri-business industries.” 900,000 Pennsylvanians are employed in agricul- ture-related jobs, with annual sales of over $25 billion. “Pennsylvania is the agricultural leader in the northeast,” he said. ‘Last year, for the first time, Pennsylvania's farmers topped the $3 billion mark in gross farm receipts. And our agri-business industries which are responsible for processing, packing, transporting, wholesaling and retailing foods are meeting the market needs of the northeast as well as a significant portion of the | midwest and south. The Farm Show will be open from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10 and from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Mon- day through Thursday, Jan. 11-14. The show closes Friday afternoon at 4 "p.m. after’ ‘the traditional auction of junior market lambs, swine and beef cattle. Film Sizes PRINT | Developing Service: *1.99 $2.99 *3.39 grooming = : juan u-SN Many have been given to her as gifts. Two special Christmas ones were given to her by her mother. We have about 40 of these baskets herre. There is one from Florida made with shells, an Easter egg which opens up, a candle with lid of flowers, one made out of soap with flowers, a special one made out of a sea shell from Cape Cod, a miniature china one, dried straw flowers in basket, ‘one cut from a peach pit including handle with dried bread dough flowers, one holds two candles, a wooden one from Hawaii, a pretty blue glass basket, a gold plated one from Gettys- burg, a blue berry basket from Maine. The baskets: are made’ from shells, = glass, ceramic and wicker. Alberta is a member of the Collectors Group which meets at the library once a month. The Book Club will hold its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 18 at 1:30 at St. Paul’s Church in Shaver- town. Mrs. Florence Crump will preside at the business meeting. New books at the library: ‘‘The Blazing Air” by Oswald Wynd is a dramatic and powerful novel. It is Malaya in the 1940s. All very gracious. And all very graciously confident. They talk about the far-away war in Europe. The phone rings; the message, ‘We're on war alert’. An immediate heart-wrenching expe- rience. By a master story- teller who knows about what he’s writing. “No Time For Tears’ by Cynthia Freeman is a sweeping, unforgettable saga spanning three generations and three continents, the story of the passionate and courageous Chavala Landau, a girl who sur- vived abrupt ‘tragedy to become prematurely the matriarch of her family. 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J “On the far right of the picture, a doll with a horse’s head symbolizes the coming of the new year,” said Mrs. Meeker. “The doll of a colorful bride symbolizes a wealthy family, while a doll with less color depicts a poorer background.” The unique dolls have hands and faces made not of plastic but of cloty. “It it is really amazing the way they stuff the very small fingers,” com- mented the proud owner of the highly detailed souvenirs. - The folk singer doll holds a guitar-like in- struement which has tone adjustable strings. Also, the drummer doll carries a tone adjustable musical instrument. “I have been saving these dolls because I like their beauty and they are unusual,”’ said Mrs. Meeker. “You can not buy them in stores around here. However, I believe that you can buy them at the United Nations Building in New York City.” / SHEER ELEGANCE--Pictured above is Kristel Poyn- ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Poynton, Dallas, during a modeling sesson at the Woodlands in Wilkes- Barre. Kristel, a senior at Dallas, also is a student at the In Vogue modeling school in Wilkes-Barre. Kristel has appeared at numerous fashion shows in the Wyoming Valley. (Photo by Mark Moran) "Your headquarters for fine food” DELICIOUS GOLDEN BUTTERY PAGACH Potato $1.89 Cabbage $1.99 FLAKY CRUSTED BEEF PASTIES 99° ea. PLUMP LIGHT CINNAMON BUNS $1.19 12 doz. MARIE'S BAKE SHOP 2 94 SHOEMAKER ST., FORTY FORT, PA. 287-1593 OPEN-WED THURS. & FR1.9 AM to 9 PM SAT. 9AMto 6PM lil Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766 Spring — 1982 Wilkes College proudly presents its Cultural Events Calendar for the Spring of 1982. All events listed are open to the public, and, unless otherwise indicated, there is no charge for admission. Since some events are subject to change, it.is suggested that you call the Wilkes College Connection at 826-1135 or the Public Relations Office at 822-8413 for updated information prior to the cyeni(s) you wish to attend. . DATE EVENT TIME(S) JANUARY 10-Feb. 7 ART EXHIBIT: "Invisible Light: Photographs.” Sordoni Art Gallery 20 CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES: : Alice Artzt, Guitarist (CPA) 8 p.m. 22 FILM: Psycho (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 24 FILM: The Rose ($.25) (CPA) 7 & 9 p.m. 29 FILM: Jazz Singer ($.25) (CPA) 7 & 9 p.m. FEBRUARY : 5 FILM: (To be announced) (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 8 MUSIC: Wind Ensemble Concert (CPA) 8:15 p.m. 9 ROSENN LECTURE SERIES: Anthony Lewis, Columnist for the New York Times (CPA) 7:45 p.m. 12 FILM: Potemkin (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 13 FILM: Murder by Death ($.25) (SLC) Room 101 7&9 p.m. 14-Mar. 7 ART EXHIBIT: Scholastic Art Competition. Sordoni Art Gallery 19 FILM: Brubaker ($.25) (CPA) 7 & 9 p.m. 26 FILM: Citizen Kane (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 26-28 THEATRE: “110° in the Shade” A musical. (CPA) 28 FILM: Once in Paris (SLC) Room 101 9 p.m. MARCH 2 CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES: Smithsonian Jazz Ensemble (CPA) 8 p.m. 16 MUSIC: Sonata Concert (CPA) 8:15 p.m. 18 CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES: The Temple Trio (CPA) 8 p.m. 19 FILM: The Big Sleep (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 21 CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES: McCarter Theatre in Shaw's “Arms and ' the Man’ 7:30 p.m. 21-Apr. 18 = ART EXHIBIT: Berenice D'Vorzon: Paintings: Sordoni Art Gallery 26 FILM: Breathless (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 27 FILM: Electric Horseman ($.25) (SLC) Room 101 7&9 p.m. 28 MUSIC: Alumni Concert (CPA) 3:30 p.m. 29 CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES: Carol Teitel, “The Faces of Love’’ (CPA) 8 p.m. APRIL 2 FILM: Godspell (SLC) Room 101 7&9 p.m. 16 FILM: The Man Who Loved Women (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 21 MUSIC: Cap and Bell Singers. Gies Hall 8:15 p.m. 22-24 THEATRE: “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” 23 FILM: Last Year at Marienbad (SLC) Room 1 7:30 p.m. 25-May 23 ART EXHIBIT: “David Armstrong: Paintings” 27 MUSIC: College Choir & Wind Ensemble (CPA) 8:15 p.m. MAY 4 MUSIC: Chamber Orchestra (CPA) 8:15 p.m. 30 ART EXHIBIT: Summer Show \ Clip and Save AD ed Ma ad nan
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