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MR. AND MRS. ROBERT S. RYDZEWSKI, former
residents of Swoyersville, and now residing at 7 Sunset
Drive, Wyoming, recently celebrated their 25th wed-
ding anniversary. They were joined in marriage on
Sept. 13, 1958 by the Rev. John J. Bednarcik at St.
the former Joanne Novak. daughter of the laste Mr.
and "Mrs, Jonn Noyak oi Port Griffith. Mr. Rydzewski
is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ryvdzewski
of Swoyersville. “
Their attendants were Evelyn Novak Sailus and
Bernard Rydzewski, George Sailus and Sylvia Ryd-
zewski, Vince Stukowski, Theresa Kosuph Galente.
Flower Girl was Donna Marie Stack Spatz.
The Rydzewskis are the parents of a daughter Judy,
a 1983 graduate of Wilkes College, presently employed
by the AMP Incorporated in Harrisburg.
Mr. Rydzewski is a professional electrical engineer
and vice-president ofSmith-Miller Associates, Archi-
tects and Engineers, Kingston. Mrs Rydzewski is
employed by Pomeroys, Inc.
The Rydzewskis were honored with a party at the
American Legion Home on River St., Wilke-Barre
given by their daughter Judy. The climax of the
evening came when their daughter, Judy, gave them a
big silver envelope containing airline tickets to
Hawaii. :
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MR. AND MRS. ANTHONY STACH of 13 Bohac St.,
Swoyersville celebrated their 25th wedding anniver-
sary last Tuesday. They were wed on Sept. 20, 1958 by
the late Rev. Anthony Levandowski at St. Mary's
Church in Swoyersville. Mrs. Stach is the former
Barbara Mack, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mack and the
late George Mack of Swoyersville. Mr. Stach is the son
of the late Anthony and Caroline Stoch of West
Wyoming. :
Their attendants were John Cotter and Helen
Antonitus Mitchell.
The Staches are the parents of three children,
Sharon, employed with the French. Gourmet Baking
Co. of Swoyersville; Tony, an 11th grade student at
West Side Tech High School; and Susan, a ninth grade
student at Wyoming Valley West High School, Plym-
outh.
Sharon will be married to Mark A. Nenichko of
Swoyersville on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Our Lady of
Sorrows Church in West Wyoming.
Mr. Stach is a welder at the Banks Equipment
Company, Chase. He is also treasurer with the United
Steel. Workers of America, Local 1458, Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs. Stach is employed in the Quality Assurance
Department at the Computer Center for First Eastern
Bank, Wilkes-Barre.
The couple was honored at a family dinner in their
honor. ;
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MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH CHAJKO of 62 Noyes
Ave., Swoyersyille, will celebrate their 21st wedding
anniversary tomorrow. They were married on Sept.
29, 1962 by the late Rev. Anthony Levandowski at St.
Mary’s Church in Swoyersville. Mrs. Chajko is the
former Connie Kovaleski daughter of the late Stanley
and Victoria Kovaleski of Swoyersville. Chajko is the
son of Mrs. Mary Chajko and the late Michael Chajko
of Swoyersville. 3
Dance
planned
Tom DiMaria, Jr and Ted Sher-
rill are serving as co-chairmen of
the Polka Dance sponsored by No. 2
Brodericks Fire Co.
The dance is scheduled for Satur-
day, Oct. 15 at the hose house on
Slocum St., Swoyersville.
Music for dancing will be pro-.
vided by the ‘Polka Punch” and
ethnic foods will be available.
Tickets may be purchased from
any hose company member or at
the door the night of the dance.
Proce: iis will be used to fund the
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Their attendants were Barbara Yurkin Feebish,
Mary Kovaleski, Occhiato, John Kovaleski and John
Mucha. :
The Chajkos are the parents of two children, Donna
and Joseph Jr.
in Kingston. He has been manager of the No He
Co. -Minor Little League team for the past Several
years. He is also active with the Maltby Volunteer
Fire Co. and Constable of the First Ward.
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MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH ZANETTI of 355 Warsaw
St., Swoyersville, will celebrate their 35th wedding
anniversary this coming Sunday. They were wed on
Mary’s Church in Swoyersville. Mrs. Zanetti si the
former Nellie Konopka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Konopka of Swoyersville. Mr. Zanettti is the son
of Mrs. Helen Zanetti of Carteret, N. J. and the late
Emil Zannetti formerly of Swoyersville.
Their attendants were Margaret Anderko Zanneiti,
Charles Zanetti, Joseph Cegalka and John Rakus. +
The Zanettis are the proud parents of two children,
Joanne with the United Pants Co. in Swoyersville; and
Joseph Jr., an electrical ‘engineer student at Penn
State Lehman Campus and a member of a popular
rock band.
Mr. Zenetti is employed with the Economy Ware-
house in Hanover Twp. He and his son are top
fishermen and hunters. Joe:was a top football and
baseball player for Swoyersville in the middle 40s.
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MR. AND MRS. ROBERT DOMANISH of Carle St.,
Kingston, former residents of Swoyerville, will cel-
brate their third wedding anniversary this coming
Tuesday. They were married on Oct. 4, 1980 by Rev.
Vincent Grimalia at the Holy Trinity Church in
Swoyersville. Mrs. Domanish is the former Debbie
Skatular, daughter of Mr. Thomas Gulla of Swoyers-
ville and Michael Skaturlar of Plains.
Their attendants were Susan Zera, Thomas Fertel,
Denise Skatular, Bob Sobocinski and Susan Gulla,
David Gulla, Marie’ Domanish and Dave Yunkunis,
Diane Domanish and Michael Spatz.
Mr. and Mrs. Domanish are both employed with the
Edwardsville Fashions in Edwardsville.
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MR. AND MRS. THOMAS GOLIAS of 20 Gillespie
St., Swoyersville will celebrate their 19th wedding
anniversary this coming Monday. They were wed on
Oct. 3, 1964 at St. Mary's Church in Swoyersville by
the late Rev. Anthony Lewandowski. Mrs. Golias is the
former Ruth Gavlick daughter of Mrs. Mary Gavlick
of Swoyersville and the late Val Gavlick. Mr. Golias is
the son of the late John and Helen Golias, also of
Swoyersville.
Their attendants were Pamela Coach, Jerome
Brutko, Arlene Gavlick, Adamchak, Rick Gavlick,
Alberts Romanowski, Kolojejchick and Paul Golias.
The Golias’ are the parents of two sons, Thomas Jr.
a senior at Bishop O'Reilly High and a member of the
Bishop O'Reilly Football team; and Michael, a fresh-
n.an also at Bishop O'Reilly who will be trying out for
the baseball team. |
Mr. Golias is employed at the Acme Warehouse. in
Forty Fort. He and his two sons are three of the top
fishermen and hunters in these parts.
SWOYERSVILLE WAS WELL-REPRESENTED at
the Democratic Picnic, which was held at the St. Jude
Church Picnic Grounds in Mountaintop last Saturday.
Those who attended were treated to all of the hot dogs,
hamburgs, wimpies, watermelons, honey dews, cante-
loupes and all of the refreshments you could drink.
Commissioners Ed Brominski and Frank Crossin and
all of the row officers with their wives did a fine job in
serving the food, a first class job.
Those attending from Swoyersville were: Ed and
Dolores Brominski; Tom Lavan, School Director;
Loretta Farris; Chairman John Adamchak; Council-
men, Jim Pugh, Ron Alunni and Bill Lehman,
Democratic council candidate in the second ward;
John Lykon; Joe Piazza; Tom DiMaria; Joe ‘‘Chooch”
Gonglefski; Clara Mancini; Lou Michaels and Bob
Thomas.
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SWOYERSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB members, their
wives and guests attended the Penn State-lowa game
last Saturday and were treated to loads of scoring but
came away dissatisified with the defense. of Penn
State. Also making the trip were Frank Roche, Sibby
Cicero, Jack Kolesar, John YonKondy, Rudy Fanti,
Ray ‘Vanyo, Bill Puchalsky, Fred Shupnick, Margis-
trate Andrew Barilla Jr., Jerry Ontko, Eddie Michaels
and Bob and Lucille Ontko.
All came away singing the praise of Bob Ontko Jr.
We will be hearing more of him throughout the year
and years to come. Keep going, Bobby.
REV. EDWARD SOKOLOWSKI, pastor of St. Mary’s
Church, held an appreciation party for all of the
workers of the recent bazaar held by the parish. All
those who attended had enough to eat as the best of
foods were prepared by the women of the parish.
Eddie Volack, Chooch Gonglefski, Len Pesta and Al
Balun did a terrific job, as usual, tending the bar.
We have terrific dancers such as Josse Burakavich,
Mary Cegalka, John and Alice Matukonis, Leo and
Betty Gavlick, Mayor and Anthony Stefanoski, Ray
and Mary Szczucki, Chooch and Theresa Gonglefski,
Rita Huntz, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Elick, Mr. and Mrs.
John Barto, Eddie Volack, Stella Pac, Mrs. John
Shendock, Mrs. Josephine Starolis, Frank and Helen
Yavorski, Joe and Pauline Smolko, John and Marsie
Zukosky, Leo and Vickie Kopec, Al and Josie Balun,
Charlie ‘and Natalie Rutt, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Anto-
iia, ‘Mr. and ‘Mrs. Beh Ostroski, “who celebrated
tagic 25th anniversary, ana Joe dnd Johanna Gula.
" Rev. Edward Sokelowski was the perfect host and
everyone enjoyed themselves.
Homer on the accordian, Dan and Ray Bozinko on
the sax and Ron Schall on the Drums furnished the
music for dancing and singing.
THE ST. MARY'S HOLY NAME SOCIETY will hold
a Smorgasboard: and dance on Saturday, Oct. 15, at
the Church Hall on Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville.
The Velvet Ones will furnish the music for dancing.
Tickets can be purchased from any of the Holy Name
Members or at the door. on the night of the affair. Ray
Szezucki is president of the Holy Name Society.
Father Ed Sokolowski is pastor and moderator.
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THE NO. 2 BRODERICK’S HOSE COMPANY will
hold its annual dance on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Hose
affair are Tom DiMaria Jr. and Ted Sherrill. Tom
DiMaria is president. :
Dart League winners
The Polka Punch will provide the music for dancing.
Tickets can be purchased from any of the members or
at the door on the night of the affair.
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THE MALTBY HOSE COMPNAY held a bazaar on
Friday and Saturday and the No. 1 Hose Company of
Scott Street, both of Swoyersville, held a Polka Dance
Holy Name Society of Shoemaker St., are both holding
a dance on the same night.
For years, this writer has asked why the members
of each church or organization can’t get together and
see when the other is holding an affair so they
wouldn’t conflict like they have been. Sure, they say
each organization has its own crowds, but go to these
affairs and you will see they are not ¢rowded as they
should be like they were years ago. Food for though!
CHIEE WILLIAM DORMAN AND MAYOR
ANOTHNY STEFANOSKY warn all dog owners in
Swoyersville to keep their pets tied up. Many com-
plaints have been made about the dogs ruining hedges
and plants, Heed the warning as you might be hit with
a fine.
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THERE SHOULD BE A LARGE CROWD at Valley
West Stadium this coming Friday as the Spartans will
host Wyoming Area. Wyoming Area has beaten the
Spartans for the past few years and the local team will
try to start its own winning streak against Wyoming
Area.
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JIM KATCKO, son of Mrs. Anna Katcko and the late
John Katcko of Poland Street, Swoyersville, a member
of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, will be a
featured performer along with Miss America 1983,
Debra Maffett and Miss Pennsylvania 1983, Jennifer
Eshelman, at the Miss Northeastern Pennsylvania
Scholarship Pageant slated to take part on Saturday
evening Oct. 15 at Wilkes College Center for Perform-
ing Arts.
Katchko graduated from King’s College in 1980;
where he was trained locally by Bronis Volveris. His
opera experience has earned such awards as Lillian
Howard Mann Memorial Award in Voice in 1981 and
At; the Peabody Conservatory of Music, he is presently.
Litersare “and. a perk boiance
Evergreen Foundation of daltiinore.
Jim's pageat experience duciudes serving as a
featured vocalist at ‘the Miss Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania Pageant since 1980, having sung with two Miss
America’s, Cheryl Prewitt in 1980 and Susan Powell in
1981, and two Miss Pennsylvania’s, classical vocalists
Carolyn Black and Connie Harness.
Trap Opera, Vienna Va. to sing comprimario roles and
understudy leading roles in two operas.
The pageant committee will hold a 50’s dance at Gus
Genetti’s Best Western on Sunday evening, Oet. 2,
featuring live music by the ‘‘Poets’ with all proceeds
donated toward the Northeastern Penna. Scholarship
Fund.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Combined Councils of
Wyoming Valley will hold their Annual Rosary Rally
on Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. in St. Hedwig’s Church, Kingston.
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Shanky’s Cafe Dart League held
its annual outing at Wallo Pines in
Jackson Twp recently.
Members and their spouses were
guests and winning teams and indis
viduals were honored for their feats
during the 1982-83 season.
There was plenty of food which
was professionally prepared by
Street, Swoyersville, began its 1983-
84 dart season last Tuesday and
these are the following scores: The
Bumps took a 2-1 win over the One
Arm Bandits. High for the Bumps
were Stan Price 30-35-37-102 with a
nine timer, Vince Dennis Sr., 80
‘with a nine timer, Ed Stofko 81 and
good shootbing by Deb Garrity,
Harry Breha. Tops for the Bandits
were Tony Lipinski 34-43-40-117 with
a nine timer, Bob Wrobleski 94,
Leon Ziomek 75, good shooting by
Stoney Stonionius and his right hand
man, John Butchko. The refresh-
ments kept flowing all day and
everyone had a good time.
John and Helen Bubryckie and
Joe and Shirley Pollick gave a good
account of themselves in the egg
contest but were ousted after get-
ting an egg bath by Dave Check and
his guest.
George Lutz, Jim Dotter and Frank
Plominski.
ALBA’S CAFE began its 1983-84
dart league season this past week at
the cafe on Oliver St., Swoyersville.
First game results: The Colts took a
3-0 victory over the Eagles. Leading
the way for the Colts were John
Barber 47-40-42-129, Jerry Dro-
benak, 41-100, Babe Kern 73, Bob
Zurawski 32-83, and good shooting
by Lefty Kemrite. High for the
Eagles were Gordy Price 35-82, Bill
Bevan 37-96, Jack Knecht 71.
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Secretary Teddy Rydzewski did
affair dnd with the help of commis-
sioner Steve Adamchak, Jr., put on
a whale of a program,
The league will meet Sept. 29 at 8
p.m. to further plans for the 1983-84
season which will begin on Oct. 6 at
8 p.m.
Inside The Post
Births ......... UE hE
Classified ...... 17,18,19
Calendar ........... dls |
Cookbook ............... 6
Obituaries ........... iy
People ............... 7,8,9
Perspective ............ 4
School ............... 15,16
Sports ............ 12,13,14 ¢
‘Week in review ....... 3