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After spring arrives, many are
already discussing plans for upcom-
ing school picnics, class trips, and
family excursions. Fortunately,
many amusement and theme parks
are within driving distance of
Dallas: Angela Park in Hazleton,
Rocky Glen Park in Moosic, Knoe-
bel’s Grove in Elysburg, Dorney
Park in Allentown, Hershey Park in
Hershey and Great Adventure in
Jackson, N.J.
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enjoy exhibitions,
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entertaining one
will be open to
the public on
April 17 at the
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D.C., and Aug. 5 - Oct. 12, 1986 at
the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New
York City. The major new Smith-
sonian exhibition is entitled Holly-
wood: Legend and Reality and it
examines how movies are made and
what they have meant to people
everywhere.
Charlie Chaplin’s overalls from
“Modern Times,” Fred Astaire’s
dancing shoes from “Top Hat,” the
Best Picture Oscar for ‘“‘Gone With
the Wind,”” the sled from ‘‘Rose-
bud?’ from ‘Citizen Kane,’’ the
piano from Rick’s Cafe in ‘‘Casa-
blanca’ - these icons of American
popular culture and hundreds of
other images from and inspired by
the movies are part of this Smith-
Practicing dolls.
sonian Institution Traveling Exhibi-
tion Show.
If sufficient funds are raised, per-
haps one day people will have the
opportunity to visit a national
museum and telecommunications
center at Penn State University.
Richard Loftus, chairman of the
National Cable Television Associa-
tion, is attempting to preserve cable
television’s history. The museum at
Penn State would eventually include
exhibition rooms, technology and
programming displays, an amphi-
theater and seminar rooms. It
would be a welcome addition at
Other adults and youngsters have
no desire to travel, but prefer find-
ing ways of entertaining themselves
in their own homes. What so fasci-
nates, intrigues, and even amuses
these people that they are content to
stay at home? This question was
asked of area residents, and the
response was rather surprising:
very simply, toys and games.
Glow Bugs, Muppet Babies, Rain-
brow Brite, Strawberry Shortcake,
My Little Pony, Teddy Ruxpin,
Legos, and Globs have the highest
appeal for children. Boys are espe-
cially enthralled with Voltron,
Mask, GI Joe, Bigfoot, and Trans-
formers, whereas girls are capti-
vated by Get-in-Shape Girls, Barbie
Dolls and Jem Dolls. Pound Pup-
pies, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Wuzzles,
Hugga Bunch, and Care Bears gen-
erate interest in general age groups,
in addition to the Masters of the
Universe collection, Bed Bugs, and
and
is in charge of music.
Dallas
‘Guys and
On April 10 through April 12, the
Dallas Senior High School will be
presenting the musical fable of
Broadway based on story and char-
acters of Damon Runyun, “Guys
and Dolls.” Original music and
lyrics are by Frank Loesser, and
the book by Jo Swerling and Abe
Burrows.
The plot revolves around Nathan
Detroit, played by Tim Corcoran,
who makes his living running a
floating crap game for well known
gamblers in New York City, much
to the distress of his fiance Ade-
laide, played by Maura Mundy.
Adelaide i the star performer in the
local nightclub. In attempts to raise
money to rent a place for the big
crap game, Nathan tricks Sky Mas-
terson, a gambler known for betting
Dolls’
large sums of money on seemingly
sure-loss bets played by D.J. Hop-
kins. The trick involves Marilyn
Ward who plays Sgt. Sarah Brown,
a very religious and conservative
woman dedicated to saving all gam-
blers of Broadway from the evils of
the sport.
Will Adelaide win Nathan? Will
Sgt. Sarah save the gamblers’
souls? Will Nathan win the bet? All
will be revealed during the Dallas
Senior High School presentations
beginning at 8 p.m. on April 10, 11
and 12 in the senior high audito-
rium.
Tickets are available at the door.
The final outcome is anyone’s
guess, for remember: strange
things happen when “Guys and
Dolls” get together.
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Planning show
Electronic Battleship.
Other toys and games available
on the market are inspired and
popularized by Saturday morning
programming: Berenstain Bears,
Gummi Bears, He-Man, Smurfs,
Hulk Hogan, Ewoks and Droids,
Super Powers, and Alvin and the
Chipmunks.
In their leisure time, teenagers
and adults ‘still young-at-heart”
enjoy playing games such, as
Monopoly, Wheel of Fortune, Clue,
Life, Trivia Pursuit, and Stage II.
It is understandable how ‘‘differ-
ent strokes for different folks’ has
become such a cliche!
DEAR READERS:
Thank you for your comments
reagarding my article prinied
March 26.
Since there are so many radio
stations in the area, I mentioned
“some” of these stations in the
column to point out to residents that
they are fortunate in having access
to so many.
It was my intent to imply that
radio stations, in general, are
praise-worthy and are valuable
assets to the communities in which
we live. They not only provide us
with a means of entertainment and
formats that appeal to many varied
tastes, but also render us much
needed public service.
Opinions ' of readers are always
welcome and appreciated.
(Debbey Wysocki is the entertain-
ment writer for The Dallas Post.
Her column appears weekly.)
Women
Sponsor
bazaar
The Key Women of the United
Methodist Homes Guild set the
dates for the 16th Annual Spring
Festival and Bazaar at the Tunk-
hannock Methodist Manor for the
9th and 10th of May.
Churches sponsoring the booths
are as follows: anyone wishing to
donate articles or service may con-
tact the chairpersons. All contribu-
tions are appreciated.
Candy booth: Kathry Kramer,
823-7517, U.M. Churches of Wilkes-
Barre, Forty Fort, Kingston, Larks-
_ville, Plymouth, Courtdale and Dor-
ranceton.
Baked Goods booth: Bea Ocken-
house, 675-3031. UM Churches of
Carverton, Orange, Centermore-
land, So. Auburn, Montrose, Fair-
dale and Rush.
Jewelry booth: Mrs. Elwood
Patton, 298-2338. UM Churches of
Kunkle, Huntsville and Noxen.
Attic Treasures: Mrs. Jack
Klover. UM Churches of Glen Lyon,
Shavertown, Trucksville, and Cen-
termoreland.
House and Garden booth: Clair
of Harveys Lake, Dallas, Pittston,
W. Pittston, S. Auburn, Alderson,
Lemon and Kunkle.
Novelties booth: Mrs. Herbert
Watkins 388-6205. UM Churches of
Avoca, Luzerne, Duryea, Moosic,
Old Forge and Alden.
Clothing booth: Marion Taylor,
278-2245. UM Churches of Wyalus-
ing, Mehoopany, Skinners Eddy,
Dimock, Lemon, Springville and
Standing Stone.
Children’s Treasures booth:
Louise Clark 378-2391. UM Churches
of Lake Winola, Camptown, W. Nan-
ticoke and Calvary.
, Lunches: Doris Silk 836-1063. UM
Churches of Tunkhannock, Meshop-
pen, Nanticoke, Ashley, Sugar
Notch, Falls, Russell Hill and E.
Lemon.
Manor Booth: Beverly Payne, 836-
2983.
Crafts
show is
planned
The finalizing stages of the
“Crafts and More Show” sponsored
by the Dallas High School Soccer
Club are now in progress. In just a
few more weeks, all the plans which
have been transpiring will fianlly
come together. Proceeds from the
show will benefit the Dallas High
School Soccer Team who are plan-
ning a trip to Scotland in August,
1986. While there, the team will play
some soccer games with Scottish
teams as well as travel throughout
Scotland and England for a greater
educational experience.
The show will feature dealers
from this area as well as surround-
ing counties. Persons attending can
enjoy homemade baked goods and
food prepared by parents of the
Soccer Club.
There are still a few spaces avail-
able to those who still care to do
some selling. We welcome your call
to make reservations by calling 675-
3243 or 696-1395.
The date to remember is April 19
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dallas
High School Gymnasium.
Women
sponsor
show, sale
The 34th A Antiques Show
and Sale sponsored by the Women
of Prince of Peace Episcopal
Church will be held on Tuesday,
May 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Wednesday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. in the church’s Parish House
on Main Street, Dallas.
The show will feature the follow-
ing dealers: Lillian Weidner; Horse-
shoe Barn; Turn of the Century
Antiques; The Willows; K&A
Antiques; Cider Mill Antiques;
Frances Van Auken; Patches and
Primitives; Bittersweet Antiques;
Mary Lou’s Antiques; Scratch Shop
and Country Club Antiques,
A flower mart and flea market
will be located in the lower level of
the Parish House. A snack bar will
provide delicious homemade soups,
sandwiches, and pies. A Pembroke
mahagony drop leaf table, donated
by Kathryn Hall of Antiques Etce-
tera will be awarded as door prize.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this fine spring Back Moun-
tain event. Tickets may be pur-
chased at the door or-in advance
from members of the churchwomen.
Free parking is provided.
Chairman of this year’s show is
Gail Ide and co-chairman is Carol
Keefer. Edna Yatsko is President of
the Women’s Group and The Rev.
John S. Prater is rector of Prince of
Peace Church.
Show chairmen
Church.
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Calendar
Volunteers
are needed
The Wilkes-Barre-Scranton
Branch of the Volunteers of Amer-
ica has been serving children and
adolescents in their Youth Services
Program for the past 12 years.
Presently they are seeking individu-
als and families who would be
interested in working in the Special-
ized Foster Care Program.
This program serves children
with special needs. They are looking
for special homes for these special
children. Training and support serv-
ices are provided to the foster
parents and frequent contact with
agency Casework staff is ongoing.
Anyone interested may call or
write to V.0.A., 575 S. Main Street,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 (825-5261).
Club lists
activities
The Solo Club of Luzerne County
announces the following schedule
for April:
Saturday, April 5 - Dancing at
Chet’s in Moosic at 9:30 p.m.; April
12 - Business meeting at 8: 30 p.m.
at the Dupont VFW with dancing to
follow. All members are requested
to attend. April 19 - Dancing at
Chet’s in Moosic at 9:30 p.m.
Show set
Dallas residents Suzanne
Dorosky, left, and Kim
Jurosky, will model spring
fashions in a Benefit Fashion
Show planned for Saturday,
April 12, 8 p.m., in Merrick
Hall at College Misericordia.
A portion of the proceeds
from the show, sponsored by
Misericordia’'s Business
Club, will benefit the St.
Vincent dePaul Soup
Kitchen. Tickets can be pur-
chased at the door, $3.00
each or two for $5.00.
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(Continued from page 16)
Next
week
from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Noxen
Methodist Church.
Price if $4.75 for adults and $2.50
for children, ages three to 12.
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THE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP of
the Shavertown United Methodist
Church is sponsoring an ‘All you
can eat” Smorgasbord prepared by
Chef Vito LaRusso on Wednesday,
April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the
church social hall. Adults, $6.00;
children under 12, $3.00; take-outs
available. Advance tickets neces-
sary, no tickets will be sold at the
door.
For tickets call Michelle Parrish,
U.M.Y.F. President at 696-1716 or
Hugh Hall, U.M.Y.F. Vice President
at 696-2984, or contact any youth
member.
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THE LUZERNE INTERMEDI-
ATE UNIT will hold a special train-
ing for General Purposes on
Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Also, the annual convention of the
Luzerne Intermediate Unit Board of
School Directors will be held on
Wednesday, April 16, 1986 at 7:30
p.m. Both of these meetings will be
held at the Luzerne Intermediate
Unit Offices, 368 Tioga Avenue,
Kingston, Pa., an equal opportunity
employer.
IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYL-
VANIA, youngsters are readying
recitations, grandparents are vocal-
izing, music and poetry lovers of
whatever generation are polishing
up their acts, the anticipated event -
a tradition here for nearly a century
- is the ‘‘Cynonfardd” Eisteddfod
scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at
the Dr. Edwards Memorial Congre-
gational Church, Edwardsville.
The 97th Eisetddfod will feature
two sessions: an afternoon competi-
tion for children, which will begin at
2 p.m. and an evening session of
adult competition (age 19 and over)
at 7:30 p.m. A roast beef dinner will
be served between sessions. A short
Gymanfa Ganu (hymn sing) will
begin at 7 p.m.
Preliminary programs and entry
information may be obtained by
contacting Mrs. Robert Whittaker,
23 Church Street, Edwardsville, Pa.
18704 or Mr. Russell Thomas, 155
Washington Avenue, Edwardsville,
Pa. 18704.
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ANOTHER IN A SERIES of
“Know Your Philharmonic” pre-
concert lectures will be held Satur-
day, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Kirby
Health Center in Wilkes-Barre.
The program is sponsored by the
Philharmonic League of Wilkes-
Barre and Penn State University
Wilkes-Barre, and is designed to
help Philharmonic concert-goers
better understand the music and the
bia
musicians in that evening’s per-
formance.
Coming
events
~ THE SWEET VALLEY VOLUN-
TEER FIRE COMPANY is planning
its annual Memorial Day Activities
for May 23, 24 and 26.
Special events this year will take
place starting on Friday, May 23, at
6 p.m., Saturday, May 24, at 5:30
p.m., and Monday, May 26, at 10
a.m. with the parade starting at
1:30 p.m. All parade participants
should be at the fire hall at 1 p.m.
for judging.
Money prizes will be given for
best-judged floats. The two categor-
ies will be Most Patriotic and Pret-
tiest. A first prize of $125 and a
second prize of $75 will be awarded.
Marching units in uniform (except
high school bands) will compete for
a first and second A place trophy. 3S
THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY of
St. Ignatius Church will sponsor a
Ham Dinner on Friday, April 25,
4:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the church
social rooms, N. Maple & Pringle
Sts.
Cost is $5.00 for adults and chil-
dren under 12 years, $2.50.
Tickets are available from any
member, the church rectory or at
the door. Take outs are available.
Bring your own containers.