Notes birthday Mabel Hoover of Idetown is shown here with a birthday cake given to her during an Open House held recently to celebrate her 87th birth- day. - Mrs. Hoover, who celebrated her birthday on Dec. 3, was the guest of honor at an Open House held Friday evening at the Idetown Methodist Church. The party was given by her daughter, Roxie Haines, of Doyles- . town. Mrs. Hoover also has two sons, Floyd and Lester, both of Idetown. She has nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hoover is a member of the Idetown Methodist Church. - Many area residents will remem- ber her behind the wheel of a school bus as she used to assist her late husband, Elmer, in transporting school children. MABEL HOOVER College Misericordia’s annual Christmas concert will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m. in Walsh Auditorium at the Dallas campus. Featured in this year’s concert are three soloists and a small orchestra consisting of local community members, plus College Misericordia’s Chorus and Flute Ensemble. On the program is the Schubert G-major-Mass and a wide selection of Christmas carols. The public is invited to attend, without charge. Large group arrangements can be made by calling the college at 675-2181, ext. 272. Practicing for the event are, left, Jerome Stone, conductor and director of the chorus; Sharon Korus, pianist, and some members of the College Chorus. NORTHAMPTON STREET eK Across from Narrows INGSTON © 288-1211 Shopping Center * Douglas Fir ® Scotch ® WREATHS * LOGS ® BOUGHS ® GRAVE BLANKETS ® CYCLAMEN Pine © Ball & Burlap CHRISTMAS CACTUS POINSETTIAS AMARYLLIS HOLLY KALANCHOES SINCE 1919 UN. AARP group met recently The American Association of retired persons met recently at Pomeroy’s Community Auditorium, Wyoming Valley Mall, with Jerry Fritzen, president, presiding. James Clark, Community Serv- ices Chairman presented represent- atives from Rite Aid Drug, Scranton Medical Center, Thrift Drug, N.P.W. Medical Center, Greco Apothecary, Wasserott’s Medical Supplies, and Rea and Derick Drugs, who demonstrated Blood Pressure measuring equipment using modern electronics. During any member requesting it. Chapter of AARP will issue a news- letter the months of January, April, are to be received by the first of these selected months. be held December 16 at the Ameri- can Legion, 101 East Carey, Plains, at 2 p.m. A family style dinner will be served. The last day for reserva- tions will be December 10. Tickets will be sold at the meeting on that date. Transportation to the dinner will be provided by volunteers, if those members needing it will con- tact Mr. Clark at the December meeting. Mrs. Eleanor Sobal, program chairman, announced the 36 member Coughlin High School Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Mager will entertain at the Christ- mas party. Twenty-two new members were accepted at this meeting, bringing the local membership to 355. National level members are urged to attend the local meetings, and all interested people 50 years of age and older are invited to join. Helen Gasowski, Health Care Coordinator gave a report on the Health Care Workshop held recently at the Danville Sheraton with local representation being Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Ray, James Clar, Walter H. George and Mrs. Gasowski. A 55 Alive-Mature Driving course will be given again if here are enough interested members. Upon completion of this course, you may apply for a reduction in your Auto- mobile Insurance. Pomeroy’s Department Stores in this area will offer a storewide 15 percent discount to AARP mem- bers, Wednesday, Dec. 5 only. Eligi- bility cards may be picked up at any one of the stores. Refreshments will be served at the registration table where you will also receive a free shopping bag. Bingo games will be played from 2 to 3 p.m. in the downtown Wilkes- Barre and the Wyoming Valley Mall stores only. Blood pressure screen; ing will be offered at all locations, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ni Scott Brown, Mark Chappell, Dallas Post/Ed Campbell i % Sean Loeffler, Daniel Holdredge, a member of Boy Scout Troop 281 of the Dallas Methodist Church, has begun a food collection project while working toward his Eagle Scout Award. The Eagle Award, the highest award in Scouting, requires a Scout to complete 21 merit badges and conduct a project which displays service to the community as well as leadership qualities. Daniel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Holdredge, of 64 Norton Avenue, Dallas, is collecting food in parts of Dallas Borough and Dallas Township for the benefit of the Back Mountain Food Bank. The Food Bank is sponsored by the Back Mountain Clergy Association. A freshman at Dallas High School, Daniel has advertised his program by placing posters in JOHN H. CURTIS John H. Curtis, 79, of Centermore- land, died Nov. 30 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an illness. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Broecker; sons, Jack E., Vernon; Allan C., Dalton; daughter, Mrs. Fayette Evans, Forty Fort; five grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Hughes and Son Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with the Rev. Dr. James A. Baker, pastor of Forty Fort United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment, Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carver- ton. HAROLD CRAGLE Harold L. Cragle, 73, of the Mead- ows Nursing Center, Dallas, died Nov. 30 at Nesbitt Memorial Hospi- tal, Kingston. Surviving are his wife, the former Eleanor Miller, Meadows Apart- ments, Dallas; daughters, Mrs. supermarkets throughout the Dallas area. He and his fellow Scouts will be canvassing door to door during the month of December to collect food. Daniel is a member of the Dallas High School soccer team and partic- ipates in the Back Mountain Youth Soccer Association. Henry Steuben is Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 281. Obituaries Nancy Dick, Kingston; Mrs. Leah Newberry, West NManticoke, Martha Cragle, Chinchilla; broth- ers, Leo, Kingston; Kenneth, Muncy; Donald, Sweet Valley; sis- ters, Gladys Evanitus, Kingston; Mrs. Arlene Brown, Benton; Mrs. Helen Uren, Plymouth; seven grandchildren; eight great-grand- children. Funeral services were held Dec. 4 from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Paul Kenyon, pastor of the Moore- town Assembly of God Church, offi- ciating. Interment, Oakdale Ceme- tery, Hunlock Township. CLARENCE KRESGE Clarence Fi Kresge, 87, of rear 229 Cliffisde Ave. Trucksville, died Nov. 30 at his home following an illness. Surviving are his wife, the former Inez Downing; a son, Donald M., Montourville; brother, Walter, Forty Fort; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. 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MARGARET CARROLL Mrs. Margaret R. Carroll, 95, of the Hopkinson House, Philadelphia, a former resident of Dallas, died Nov. 23 in Philadelphia. Surviving are her children, Wil- liam J., Harry P., and Mary A. Her husband, William J., pre- ceded her in death. Funeral services were held Nov: 27 in Old St. Mary’s Church, Philagilits delphia. Interment, St. John thé Evangelist Cemetery, Bellefonte. = ° It's now time to winterize autos The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminded motorists today that it is time to winterize their automobiles. y “With the passage of Pennsyl- vania’s beautiful fall foliage, motor- ists now need to prepare for the snow and ice season,” said Trans- portation Secretary Thomas D. Larson. ‘“‘Pennsylvania’s more than 7 million motorists need to take special steps for winter driving.” Larson suggested that motorists use this checklist before winter’s coldest weather sets in: --Install snow tires (studded snow tires are permitted from Nov. 1 through April 15 of each year). --Check anti-freeze level (some anti-freeze protection may have been lost during the summer). --Have a general engine tune-up and be sure the automatic choke i working properly. —-Spray the door and trunk locks with de-icer. --Have your battery checked and keep a set of jumper cables in the trunk. --Add dry gas to th gas tank. --Keep a windshield scraper handy. --Keep some sand or salt in the trunk to use if you should be stuck in the snow. Larson warned that low tire pres- sure can create more problems than it solves. “Some motorists reduce the tire pressure for better trac- tion,” he said, “but along with better traction there is a greater risk of swerving and losing control of-the automobile.” “If the motorist will use the guidelines provided and use extra precautions, they can make this winter season both enjoyable and safe,” Larson added. IDS/American Express Inc. 1984 THOMAS . PRODUCE STAND Opposite Natona Mills Dallas-Harveys Lake Hwy. OLD FASHIONED NORTH- ERN SPIES APPLES. CHRISTMAS TREES - 1 TO 20 FEET, BLUE SPRUCE, FIR, PINE, BUNDLE OF BRANCHES, WHITE BIRCH LOGS, LIVING TREES WITH BALLS & BURLAP.
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