\ At Gate of Heaven By JOAN KINGSBURY Staff Correspondent Gate of Heaven Pro-Life Commit- tee recently held a pro-life program featuring Betty Caffrey, president, Wyoming Valley Chapter, Pennsyl- vanians for Human Life. The film “A Matter of Choice” was shown. This film deals with a newspaper reporter's investigation o the business of abortion, showing the emotional aspects of this issue. It presents the opinions of doctors, an abortionist and a former abor- tionist and discusses the abortion question with those who have had an abortion and those who chose not to, but have either kept their babies or put them up for adoption. Following the film, Mrs. Caffrey explained the work done by Penn- sylvanians for Human Life. A non- profit, non-denominational educa- tional organization, Pennsylvanians for Human Life provides moral and emotional support for those needing ers with a layette, crib, playpen, anything she would need to insure a good start for her baby. Operated solely by volunteers, Pennsylvanians for Human Life has several films and slide presenta- tions available free of charge to those interested. In addition to ‘A Matter of Choice”, ‘‘Assignment: Life” and “Slippery Slope,” a film dealing with infanticide and euthan- asia are available. Slide presenta- tions include ‘The Springtime of Your Life” a film for the modern teenager, ‘How Babies Grow’ for ages 4 through 12 which deals with how a baby grows but not with abortion, ‘Let Me Live” a slide presentation produced by Pat Boone and “A Critical Look at Planned Parenthood’. Mrs. Caffrey encouraged pro-life advocates to educate themselves concerning the abortion issue, alter- natives to abortion and to support life in all its aspects. Anyone desiring information can contact a representative of Pennsyl- vanians for Human Life at 826-1819. Manny Gordon has been named Greater Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania Area Chairperson of the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), according to Lawrence Leonard, president of the national health agency’s Greater Northeastern PA Area chapter. This year marks the third year that Manny has served as MD Telethon Chairman. Manny was formerly District Forester for 44 years, and is very active in public service. “I'm honored to serve on the Telethon team and I look forward to working closely with MDA and its supporters to help make Jerry's ‘Extra Special Special’ a success,” said Manny Gordon. Assisting Gordon as Honorary Telethon Chairman is Samuel Les- ante, co-owner of Morotto and Les- ante Keyboard Centers. Lesante, a foremr Telethon Chairman is very active in Muscular Dystrophy Asso- ciation projects, and he has con- ducted several fundraising events on the Association's behalf. The 19th annual Telethon will be broadcast by WNEP-TV, Channel 16, starting at 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2 and continuing to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 3. The 21!» hour extrvaganza, which will originate from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, will be carried throughout the coun- try by some 200 ‘Love Network” stations. Awana Clubs are beginning a new year for boys and girls from kinder- garten through 12th grade. The club meets every Wednesday evening from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at the Commu- nity Bible Church, Sweet Valley. This year, the Awana Clubs begin with a trip to Harrisburg to see the capitol building, William Penn Museum, the Governor’s Mansion, observatory and a stop at Hershey's Chocolate World. While i Harris- burg, the Awana Clubs will meet Rep. George Hasay and Sen. Frank 0’Connell. For further information, call 477- 5103 or 477-3422. Penns Woods Girl Scout Council is in need for Adult Girl Scout Leaders in the Back Mountain Area. Anyone looking for interesting work, lots of fun, a chance to help girls. but no pay is asked to call the ffice at #29-2631 and leave your name and phone number. You will be contacted by Kthel Renshaw. The Ruth Poynton Marathon Card Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at noon at the Mark II Family Restaurant, Dallas. will be accepted at rebate after August 31. Payments arriving in the mail must be postmarked by August 31. The Labor Day Telethon is MDA'’s most important fund-raising event. Money raised during the show helps the Association carry on its fight against 40 neuro-muscular diseased through basic and applied research, a comprehensive patient services program, and far-reaching profes- sional and public health education. MDA currently sponsors some 540 individual research projects world- wide. It also supports some 240 outpatient clinics nationwide, where people with neuro-muscular disor- ders receive medical care, orthopedic aids, and related serv- ices at no direct cost to them or their families. The MDA clinics serving the Greater Northeastern PA area are located at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport; Wilkes- Barre General Hospital; Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Weekend picnic Barb Crab, right, and her mother, Beverly, relax for a moment and enjoy the food at this weekend's family picnic conducted at College Misericordia. CLUBS Cancelled checks are listed in numerical order for added convenience. At a glance you will know your passbook savings, club, and certificate of deposit balances, and INTEREST EARNED MAC" transactions or other automatic transfers. It's the simplest way to balance your checkbook and gauge your overall financial position. 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