Miss Maurita Elizabeth Gries,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Gries, Dallas, and Attorney Robert
David Elias, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert G. Elias, Laflin, were
recently united in marriage in St.
Maria Goretti Church, Laflin,
Reverend Philip A. Gray per-
formed the double ring ceremony
and bestowed a Papal blessing from
His Holiness Pope John: Paul II.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, was attired in a blush
satin gown designed by Priscilla of
Boston. The gown featured a ruffle-
framed portrait neckline, trimmed
with hand-rolled roses. A molded
v’d bodice was highlighted with
balloon sleeves and matching gaunt-
lets and flowed into a chapel length
train.
Her headpiece, also by Priscilla,
was a crown designed of crystal
flowers. A cathedral length ivory
illusion veil, highlighted with crys-
tal pieces was attached.
‘Miss: Colleen Gries was maid of
honor for her sister. She wore a full-
framed portrait neckline that com-
plimented the bride’s ‘dress. The
natural v’d bodice flowed into a full
skirt. She chose a matching Juliet
cap adorned with silk illusion.
Mrs. Valerie Monick was matron
of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss
Gina- DeBiase, Miss Amy Elias,
sister of the bridegroorn, and Mrs.
Dona Schmidt. They were: attired
identically to the maid of honor.
Mr. Brian Lorenz was best man.
Ushers were Mr. Joseph Gries, II,
brother of the bride, Mr. John
Schmidt, Attorney Gregory Gifford,
and Mr. Michael Elias, Jr.
Following the ceremony, a cock-
tail hour and dinner reception were
held at. The Woodlands, Wilkes-
Barre.
The bridegroom’s parents hosted
a rehearsal dinner at Maxim’s.
An engagement luncheon honoring
the couple was heldat the West-
moreland Club by the bride’s par-
ents.
iy
ants at a variety shower at The
Barn, Newberry Estates.
Mrs. Elias is a graduate of Dallas
High School and Wilkes College,
where she received a Bachelor of
Science degree as well as a Masters
degree in Business Administration.
She is employed by First Eastern
Bank, N.A. in the Marketing
Department, Wilkes-Barre.
Attorney Elias is a graduate of
E.L. Meyers High School and Vil-
University, where he
received a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Political Science. He also
received his Juris Doctor degree in
Law from Villanova University
School of Law. He is associated with
the law offices of John P. Moses,
Wilkes-Barre.
Following a wedding trip to Ger-
many, Austria and Hungary, the
couple will reside in Wilkes-Barre.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 66
young people who received the sac-
rament of Confirmation at Gate of
Heaven Church Friday evening.
Bishop James C. Timlin, Bishop of
the Scranton Diocese officiated.
Special wishes to our daughter
Nicole, who is a member of the
class.
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SPEAKING OF
SPECIAL OCCA-
SIONS, it seems
that whenever
these special
events are
coming up, there
seems to be loads
of time to think
about shopping
for that special
dress, shoes etc.
But then, all of a
sudden
the special day is two evenings
away, you have shopped for hours
(five to be exact) only to arrive
home exhausted without finding
anything to wear.
This happened to Nicole and me
when we went to stores in Down-
town Wilkes-Barre and at the Wyo-
ming Valley Mall with no avail. It
was the day before Confirmation
and still no outfit. Then we hit the
Back Mountain stores and guess
what, we found just what we wanted
really should shop close to home
where the merchants are very help-
ful, offer a nice variety and have
fairly good. prices, too.
BEST WISHES to Mr. and Mrs.
John Considine, Box 20A Pioneer
Ave., Dallas who announce the birth
of a son John Patrick, October 22, in
Geisinger Medical Center.
Mrs. Considine is the former
Patricia Mangan, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas W. Mangan, 15
Birch St., Wilkes-Barre.
Mr. Considine is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas P. Considine 48 E.
St. Mary’s Rd., Wilkes-Barre.
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AMONG AREA TEENS who
recently’ completed the fall session
of the Seventeen Beauty Works
classes at Boscov’s are Heather and
Melissa Malonis, Jonell Fabian and
Marlo Trapani. The course included
tips on proper hair care, exercise,
modeling and diet.
PARISHIONERS of St. Therese’s
Church; Shavertown, recently
enjoyed the annual Communion
Breakfast. Sponsored by the com-
bined societies of the parish the
breakfast was held at the Knights of
Each month is more busy than the
last, at Carpenter Care Center,
Tunkhannock. October is a colorful
month in which several residents
were able to get out and enjoy the
beautiful autumn leaves.
Among the special entertainment
was an organ recital by John Wil-
liams.
Beaver Meadows County Chorus
entertained the residents on October
9.
Falls Kitchen Band was enjoyed
by the residents on October 20.
On October 26, John Williams
sang songs and played the accor-
dion. :
The Junior Women’s Club brought
their children dressed in various
costumes to have a Halloween
parade for the residents. Each resi-
dent was given a Halloween card
made by the children. Colorful pla-
cemats and favors in Halloween
theme added enjoyment for all.
New residents admitted were
Arvilla Whitebread and Julia Ken-
nedy.
Residents hospitalized were:
Esther Wright, Floral Gutosky,
Arvilla Whitebread.
Released was Arvilla Whitebread.
On October 22, we celebrated our
first annual Awards Presentation:
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Administrator Andrew B. Durako
was host for the evening. Guest
speaker was Dr. Arthur W. Sher-
wood. Thirty six employees with
five years or more of continuous
service were awarded gold pins
with a ruby. Dr. Sherwood and Dr.
Davenport were awarded plaques
for their service at Carpenter Care
Center.
Among the employees receiving
awards were: John Slatky, Char-
lotte Gaus, Joan Robinson, Shirley
Kibler, Mary Ann Brozusky, Patri-
cia Imbriani, Patricia Ayers, Helen
Evans, Faye Brennan, Mary
Carpenter
McKune, Gloria Eastwood, Char-
lene Clark, Ann Clark, Jean Franko,
Mary Woodruff, Marie Meador,
Margaret Bethel, Jackqueline Wil-
liams, Cathy Evans, Margaret Gal-
lager, William Evans, Betty Val-
vano, Barbara Hinkley, Maristella
Kaleta, Susan McLaughlin, Rosead-
ell Scully, Sherri Sible, Sonja Rau,
Elizabeth Connor, Margaret Liples,
Florence Teetsel, Kathleen Alte-
mus, Deborah Jenner, Marguerite
LeValley, Jodi Clark, and Thelma
Hicks.
Refreshments were served follow-
ing the program.
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Officers and coordinators of the
event were Ann Strucko, Betsy Bal-
onis, Patricia Baloga, Bruni Saxon,
blood, Thomas Dorosky, Thomas
Dombroski, Paul Gaffney and John
Baloga.
Msgr. Joseph P. Gilgallon is
pastor of St. Therese’s Church.
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ALL YOU QUILT LOVERS out
there, Gate of Heaven Altar and
Rosary Society is holding their quilt
party featuring 21 handmade quilts,
on Sunday, at 2:30 in the school
auditorium. For tickets, call the
church office.
Betty McDonald
owner
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9 W. Northampton St.
(corner S. Franklin St.)
Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18701
Phone 825-2024
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