With Joe Gula
Swoyersville Lions Club an-
nounced today that the Lions Club
of Pennsylvania, through their -
State Council, have adopted an
official theme song entitled
“Dedicated to Service.”
The song characterizes the
concern and commitment to
service of the more than 900 local
Lions Clubs in Pennsylvania. It
was written by Hugh Brooks,
founder of Re-Creation, and was
set to music by David Kazee,
music director for the Katie
Brooks show.
Rev. Father Martin C. Dacey,
president of the Swoyersville Lions
Club said that the local group
supports the primary service
activities of Lions International by
donations to the Wills Eye Hospital
in Philadelphia, free eye glasses to
the needy, plus examinations,
Christmas gifts to the blind of
Swoyersville, donation to the
second ward residents.
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conducting a label-collection drive
to acquire valuable educational
equipment. be
As part of a program called
Soup Company will offer free
equipment to schools in exchange
for labels from their products.
will provide library materials.
Labels from Campbell’s Con-
densed Soups, Chunky Soups,
Campbell’s Bean products,
Cocktail Juice, Franco-American
products, Swanson canned and
frozen food products and Recipe
dog food are redeemable.
. Call Mrs. Joan Ulrich, school
librarian for information.
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Pictured above are members of
the Winter Bazaar Committee and
its chairmen. From left, seated,
John Uter, games; Rich Mizenko,
Steve Galanda, bar and refresh-
ments; Joe Lipinski, chairman;
Msgr. Michael C. Polcha, pastor;
Rev. Joseph Ziobro, assistant
pastor and honorary chairman;
Eleane Lipinski, treasurer. Second
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glacoma and eye test screenings. Paul Matenus, son of Mr. and :
There are 12 members of the Mrs. Rayond J. Matunus of 87
Swoyersville Lions Club and they Dennison St., Swoyersville, was
meet every second and fourth named to the Dean’s List at
Sr., Dolores Berda. Third row,
William Dorman, ticket chair-
man; Joe Molchan, donations;
John Baker, Jeffrey Dorman.
row, Jay Bozinko, Vince Kraynak,
co-chairman; Ken Baker, Fran:
Kraynak, publicity; Mary Wilce,
Barbara Modla, kitchen: Don
Wilce, co-chairman; Mike Repak
Mondays at 7 p.m. at Stack’s
Northampton College of
: : : \ Lounge on Simpson Street, Bethlehem School of Mortuary
ua [ Swoyersville. Science with an average of 3.77.
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District Governor Chris Registration for kindergarten
Kalmanowicz will visit the local and pre-school classes at St.
Winter Bazaar’’ to be sponsored by
Holy Trinity Parish. The affair
will be held in the school’s gym-
nasium and basement on Hughes
St., Swoyersville on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17, 18,
and 19.
The bazaar will consist’ of
games, prizes, crafts, refresh-
ments and dancing. Music on Feb.
17 and 19 will be furnished by the
Henry Charles Orchestra and:
entertainment on Saturday, Feb.
18 will be furnished by the
Projections and a magic show by
Cozmic Louie and Faye.
An added attraction each night
will be the appearances of the Care
Bears, Cahbage Patch Kids,
Smurf and Smurfette.
Committee members will be
canvassing the parish with ad-
vance ticket sales for foods and
refreshments. Arts and craft items
can be dropped off at the parish
‘Professor Carl Pratt, professor
of biology at Penn State University
Wilkes-Barre Campus was the
main speaker at a recent
Swoyersville Kiwanis Club
meeting held at the Andrew
Lawrence American Legion Post
644 Home on Shoemaker St.,
Swoyersyville. )
Professor Pratt spoke on ecology
and his work that he has done on
the culm dump located in
Swoyersville.. He spoke of the
burning of the culm dump and the
vegetation growth located there.
His talk was well received by all in
attenance. He was introduced by
his co-worker Professor John
Kolesar and also was presented a
Certificate of Acknowledgement.
President is Ray Vanyo, who
presided at the regular meeting.
Pictured above from left, seated,
Professor John Kolesar, Professor
John Kolesar, Professor Carl
Pratt, Ray Vanyo, president.
Standing, Edward Perugini,
secretary; Joe Ranielli, 1st vice
president.
rectory.
Parishioners are reminded to
drop off their volunteer form to
help out at the bazaar as soon as
possible. They are also welcome to
attend the weekly meetings
scheduled for the affair in the
school auditorium or the church
basement.
Dart results
SHANKY’S DART LEAGUE--
The. Generals took advantage of
the leading A-Team missing
captain Joe Pollick and took a 2-1
victory. High for .the Generals
were Jow Wavl 39-35-45-119, Ted
Rydzewski 35-33-32-100, Worler
Worlinski 98, Ron Drobenak 93.
High for the A-Team Al Balun and
Chicky Cheskiewicz both a 95,
Dave Check 85, Larry Kruszka, 87.
The Phillies got back on the
Yanks 2-1. High for the Phils were
John Lykon with a big 37-33-42-112
including a 9-timer, Emery Vojtko
90, Capt. Kosty Harzinski 89, Ron
Gula and Cooksie Adams both an
84. Kosty also had a 9-timer. Both
Kosty and Lykon are 1947 grads of
Swoyersville High. High for the
Yanks, Capt. Steve Adamchak, 40-
42-35-117, Dan Marascio 99, Bob
Miller 92, Rick Watson 3 games 26-
78 and Scoop Gula 2 games of 48.
Top five in averages: Joe Pollick
40.73, Steve Adamechak Jr. 39.30,
Joe Koval 34.23, Dan Check 33.23,
Ron Gula 32.68. Standings: A-
Team 31-14, Phils 23-22; Yanks 20-
25, Generals 16-29.
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ANN'’S CAFE DART LEAGUE--
The Chiefs keep rolling as they
took a 4-0 win over the Eagles.
High for the Chiefs were Joe
Balent 25-39-41-115, Joe Mattie 94,
Bill Fox 93. High for the Eagles
were Lou Hodle 35-26-44-105, Ray
Pechal 91 and Bob Hospodar
couldn’t buy a point he had a 52.
The Packers and Redskins tied 2-
2. High for the Packers, Mike
Moses 39-39-35-113, Bob Asklar 32-
37-36-105. High for the Skins Ed
Samuels 37-43-31-111, Jeff Katra
31-39-39-109, Jeff Zdancewicz 82.
Top five in averages: Joe Balent
34.33, Lou Hodle 32.80, Bob Asklar
32.34, Bill Fox 32.34, Mike Moses
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club Monday, Feb. 13 to install new
members of the club.
Also plans will be completed for
their annual Chicken Dinner
Dance to be held on Saturday,
April 28 at the No. 1 Hose House in
Swoyersville. Music for dancing
will be provided by the Henry
Charles Orchestra.
Secretary Walter Condon got the
approval of the body to get an
artist to paint the Swoyersville
High School and when completed,
will be placed on display at the
Luzerne National Bank, Swoyers-
ville Branch on Main St., Swoyers-
ville, next to the Harry's Colliery
portrait.
Secretary Condon also stated
that the Lions Club will sponsor a
glacoma eye test on Sunday, April
1 at the Swoyersville Borough
Building. Ralph Edwards from the
Blind Association will do the
screening. ;
The club also wished their hard
working secretary, Walter Condon
a happy 77th birthday which he
celebrated recently. Many more
Walter.
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Atty. Joseph Yeager of Birch
Drive, Swoyersville has an-
nounced his candidacy for State
Representative of the 21st District.
He will oppose incumbent Rep.
Stanley Jarolin of Nanticoke.
Atty. Yeager is hoping for loads
of support on the West Side as
three candidates from the Nan-
ticoke Area will be fighting it out.
He is active in the Swoyersville
Lions Club and served as president
for the past two years. He is also
active in St. Mary’s Church af-
fairs.
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The Holy Name Society of St.
Mary’s Parish will hold their
annual pre-lenten Paczkowy Ball
“Doughnut Ball’’ on Friday,
March 2 at the Church Hall on
Shoemaker St.,. Swoyersville.
President Ray Sczucki, urges
everyone to get their tickets early
as a limited amount will be sold.
The Kryger Orchestra will provide
music for dancing. Rev. Edward
Sokolowski «is = pastor ' and
moderator of the society.
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The following was inadvertently
omitted in Mr. and Mrs. John
Luzerne, will be held until Friday,
Feb. 10. Parents may register
children by contacting Mrs.
Margaret Semanek at the school
from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:15 p.m.
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The Swoyersville Crime Watch
in conjunction with the Holy
will present a role play “A Family
in Crisis”’ conducted by the
Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug
Services on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7
Hall on Hughes St., Swoyersville.
Adults and children are invited.
It will be free of charge.
The Crime Watch program’
would also like
residents to place their Crime
Watch Stickers which
received in their windows.
All residents are also invited to
take a CPR course which: will be
Building on three successive
Sundays, March 11, 18, 25 from 7 to
10 p.m.
Anyone interested in the class
should register at the borough
building, Main St. or call by March
3. There will be a small fee for the
course and all classes: must be
attended.
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Plans were completed by the
Altar-Rosary Society of Holy
Trinity Parish for ‘‘Day of
Recollection’! at the Sacred Heart
Villa, Danville. A bus sponsored by
the Altar and Rosary Society of
Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville
is scheduled for Sunday, April 1.
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Deborah Lynn Cox, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. James Cox of
Crisman St., Forty Fort, was
named to the Dean’s List at the
University of Scranton. She
received a 3.93 average for the fall
semester.
Ms. Cox a second year physical
therapy major, is a member of the
Lady Royals field hockey and
softball teams at the University.
She was graduated from Bishop
O'Reilly in 1982.
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The Bobcat Scouts will hold their
annual Blue and Gold Dinner on
Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Sacred
Heart School Hall on Charles St.,
31.82. Standings: Chiefs 27-1 Goliash’s 52nd wedding an- Luzerne. Cubmaster is Frank
: Eagles 14.14 Skins 8-20. Packers 7. niversary announcement on Jan. Kodra.
MR. AND MRS. ANTHONY MATINAS of 22 Sycamore Drive, 25. 0
JERRY STEFANOSKI JR. of 141. three children, Donna, Christina Swoyersville, will celebrate their -0- : : Assumpta Council 3987 Knights
Ave. A, Swoyersville, will cele- and Anthony III. 16th wedding anniversary on DICKO'S. CARFE DART a daughter, Mrs. Peter Jos of Columbus will conduct a benefit
brate their 11th wedding an- Mr. Lipinski is associated with Friday. They were wed on Feb. 10, ; f A Paluck of Bayshore, Long Island,
niversary tomorrow. They were
married on Feb. 9, 1973. Mrs.
Stefanoski is the former Rachel
Dallessandro of Wilkes-Barre.
Stefanoski is the son of the Mayor
and Mrs. Anthony Stefanoski Sr. of
Swoyersville.
The Stefanoskis are the parents
of four children, Richard. Lisa,
The Lipinskis are the parents of
Midway Tool Co. in Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs. Lipinski is associated with
Boscov's in Wilkes-Barre.
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MR. AND MRS. HOWARD
“BUTCH” EVANOSKI, 369 Main
St., Swoyersville, will celebrate
their 14th wedding anniversary
Tuesday. They were wed on
Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1970 at
St. Mary’s Church in Kingston.
1968 at Holy Trinity Church in
Swoyersville by Msgr. Michael C.
Polcha. Mrs. Matinas is the for-
mer Carol Ann Novroski, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Novroski of
Swoyersville, Matinas is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Matinas of
Pringle.
Their, attendants were Irene
Stanks Muldoon, Bernard
Vinovrski, Judy Spisak Williams,
LEAGUE--The Fighting Irish
evned the score by taking a 3-1 win
over the Raiders. Tops for the
Fighting Irish were Dave Barilla
38-33-37-108, Gene Soboleski 98, Joe
Merc 92, with a 9-timer, Dan Sekel
84. High for the Raiders Butch
Evanoski 35-43-44-122, including a
9-timer,
Top five in averages: Butch
Evanoski 40, Gene Soboleski,
The Goliashes are the parents of
N.Y. They also have four grand-
children, Peter Jr., Michael,
Cynthia and Barbara Paluck.
Mr. Goliash is a retired miner
and was employed at the Boston
Store in Wilkes-Barre. Mrs.
Goliash has been.active for many
years in various church organiza-
tions at Holy Trinity Parish.
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Also a happy birthday to Atty.
square dance on Saturday, Feb. 11
at the Assumpta Council Home on
Main St., Luzerne from 8:30 to
evening will be Joseph ‘Red”
Jones. The Square Dance is part of
Assumpta Council’s ARC
Program. All proceeds raised
from the dance and other
programs will be used for the
Pennsylvania Association for
Retarded Citizens. Tickets for the
“Royer Foundry Co. in Kingston. Mrs. Evanoski is the former Chi tb i Steve Yonick and Dave Barilla all Blase Gavlick and Henry Novroski ~~ Square Dance may be secured
: Be Jennie Sincavage, daughter of Bars it STD ine tied at 33 and Joe Merc 31. Both Jr. this past Jan. 30 and to from any committee member,
Mrs. Frances Sincavage of ge, rt Vvalatka, Marion teams are 4-4. Marianne Gula Maticic of . council member of the Assumpta
MR. AND . MRS. ‘ANTHONY
Luzerne and the late Frank Sin-
Paluck Basarab, Bert Spencer,
Kingman, Arizona on Feb. 3 and to
Council Home.
LIPPY" LIPINSKI, of 196 cavage. Evanoski is the son of Elaine Matinas Marcum, Blase CORAL. LOUNGE: DART Ron Gula of Plymouth on Feb. 17. 0
_ Shoemaker St., Swoyersville wil Pick and Gert Evanoski of Mais Gavlick. Charles ‘and. Minds LEAGUE--6-Pack 2 and Sex 0. : ;
celebrate their 19th wedding an- : y Shooters 1. High for 6-Pack, Mike Manon & Cocoon, Susenne
niversary tomorrow. They were
married on Feb, 9, 195 in
Baltimore, Maryland.
Gardecki, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard Gardecki, former
residents who now reside in
Binghampton, N.Y. Lipinski is the
son of Mrs. Ceil Lipinski of Dana
St., Swoyersville and the late
Anthony Lipinski of Swoyersville.
Co.
St., Swoyersville.
Their attendants were
Antoinette Sincavage Jasulka and
Allan Evanoski.
They are the parents of two
children, Robin and Howard Jr.
Butch, as he is known by
everyone is associated with Roth
American in Wilkes-Barre.
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MR. AND MRS. THOMAS
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Kemzura.
The Matinas’ are the parents of
three children, Kristen, Tiffany
and Thomas Jude,
Matinas is associated with
Bartikowski Jewelers of Wilkes-
Barre. Tom and Carol recently
returned from the Poconos where
they spent a few days marking the
occasion of their anniversary.
Repak with another fine night of
43-37-45-127, Vince Dennis Jr. 84,
Gene Gowisnok 78 and Mike
Kolessar 78. High for Sex Shooters,
Harry Jones, 41-36-42-109, Chick
Romanchick 33-30-9-102, Jim
Reilly 84, Ted Daveski 80.
1-Arm Bandits 2 and Bumps 1.
Tops for the Bandits, Lippy
Lipinski 98, Leon Ziomek 93, Bob
Wrobleski 87.
Swoyersville Volunteer Hose Co.
of Scott St., reminds Second Ward
residents the 1984 fund drive will
continue until Feb. 24.
Monies collected will go towards
maintaining the fire department
which utilizes two pieces of ap-
paratus with a third in reserve. It
was noted 925 pledge cards have
been distributed and more than 250
have been returned. They ask the
Borough secretary, announced the
office will be open Saturday, Feb.
issuing garbage stickers.
The cost is: $35 for property
owners and tenants and the
deadline is Feb. 17. After that date,
a $5 penalty will be added.
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