HALLOWEEN — a big night
in the Back Mountain, was a
bigger event to more people this
year than I can ever remember
other years.
Haddonfield Hills is always a
joy on trick or treat night. Each
home puts their outside lights
on around 5:30 and it’s well lit
and also safe and a sign of
‘welcome’ to each child as
they approach. If there is not a
light on, the kids know that for
some reason that home isn’t
participating.
This year’s prettiest was
surely Mary Ricci who was
dressed as a princess, tiara and
all, beautiful outfit made by her
Mom. The funniest had to be
little 2 year old Anthony Yena-
son, dressed as a devil and his
face was half the size of his
body.
Todd Buckley about, 2 years
old, was a ‘‘devil” in a hand-
made bright red outfit that was
definitely a winner in some
category. Raggedy Ann took the
prettiest, most original and
‘‘grandma’s heart’ because
that was my granddaughter, 20
month old little Loni Jean. Her
brother, 8 month old Bill, was a
clown. All you could see was his
little round face, he won your
heart if nothing else. Their
beautiful outfits were handmade
by their Aunt Betty Jean.
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THE DALLAS SENIOR HIGH
STUDENTS came to visit at the
store all dressed in their cos-
tumes, they looked so neat and
went all out with costumes.
Seems the judging was a little
mixed up as the kids weren’t
explained to that they had to go
find three different appointed
teachers to be judged so of
course all weren’t judged again
but they had fun.
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PENN STATE CAMPUS in
Lehman had funny faces parad-
ing around also. Those girls
decided to bring some fun into
their normal routine and false
eye lashes, fingernails, and
punky hair colors were in sight.
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JIM CULVER of Centermore-
land had a real treat, when he
arrived home from work Hal-
loween day. His wife met him at
the door all decked out as a
punk rocker, ‘purple hair
face was made up accordingly
as was her attire.
Their 7 month old daughter
was dressed in a Harlequin
outfit made by her mother. Mrs.
Culver is the expert seamstress
we all know from Siani’s Clean-
ers in Shavertown. She’s the
great young lady who left us to
be married and raise a family. I
can’t picture her a punk rocker,
but I’m sure Jim can now.
HALLOWEEN is an exciting
holiday for children. In Nursery
biggest holidays. The mothers
go all out creating the most
outstanding costumes; a bunch
of carrots, a green dinosaur,
lots of witches, clowns, ghosts
and princesses.
After our parade, the parents
left their children at the school
for fun, games, and lunch. It
was really a very hectic day,
since little children are so
wound up due to the costumes.
At Trinity Nursery School we
held our parade on Thursday.
Friday my own children, Karate
Kid Billy and Simon the Chip-
munk Nancy had a day of fun at
Gate of Heaven School. Follow-
ing the parade, a Halloween fair
is held in the gym. Lots of
goodies are on sale. The chil-
dren have the entire afternoon
to play games, eat to their
hearts content and just have a
wonderful time. For the past
three years Joan Sholtis and
Jane Shultz have chaired the
fair, and have done a great job
The costumes here, too, were
great. Four female teachers
represented the Mets Baseball
team. (What a pretty group of
ballplayers). Howeyer, I think
Dorothy Ann Cashore stole the
show. Eight months old, Doro-
thy was transported by her
mom Nedda in a baby carrier
decorated like an Indian
papoose.
(The following Back Mountain
couples have announced births
during the past week:)
ROSENCRANS, FRANCES
and DAVID, 86 Meadowcrest,
Trucksville, a son, Friday, Oct.
24, Nesbitt Hospital.
SUTTON, JEANETTE and
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Jean
ALISON
with her Grandma and
Grandpa, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Morgan. Alison went trick or
treating in their neighborhood
this year.
Alison is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Morgan. Bob
graduated from Dallas, Class of
1968. He and his wife spent this
past week vacationing in Aca-
pulco. :
Alison tells me she had 22
flights by the age of two and her
first flight alone was at age 6
when shg flew to Grandma’s
also. What an exciting life for
such a young person. She says
“Daddy works for the Regina
company and we live and fly all
over the place.” It was a plea-
sure meeting you Alison, visit
oru area again soon.
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MRS. C. WARREN KOEHL
SR. of Dallas, had the pleasure
of her sister’s company here for
a week. Edna Becker of New
Jersey spent the week enjoying
our foliage and meeting some
old friends in the area.
A brunch at Picketts Charge,
hosted by Mrs. Koehl made for
a very interesting day while the
ladies all reminisced the fun
times they had together. The
two ladies then returned to New
Jersey, a section near Cherry
Hill, and Mrs. Koehl spent a
week there also. The ladies ate
out every single evening and did
their favorite pastime, went
shopping.
JOSEPH AND SUE BALKAN
of Harveys Lake have been
enjoying these past couple
weeks doing some traveling
also. Two weeks ago the couple
spent four days in Florida
where they met a former Chan-
nel 22 co-worker of Joe’s at a
sister station in Florida. The
couple enjoyed Disneyworld and
Epcot while there as well as the
good weather.
Joe is employed by WYOU
and Sue is an account exec for
WBAX so they are used to
moving around.
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JOHN AND LOUISE DAVIS,
former residents of Sylvan
Lake, are in our area visiting
their families. Their motor
Joan
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BY THE TIME THIS PAPER
COMES OUT, our new governor
will be elected. I hope everyone
got out to vote. I must say that
this race for governor has been
conducted with the most mud
slinging that I can remember.
Last week in another area news-
paper people were asked their
thoughts concerning the cam-
paign.
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IF YOU WANT SOME
UNUSUAL homemade Christ-
mas gifts, stop in at Mercy
Center Auxiliary Christmas
Boutique Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. and Sunday noon until 6
p.m. at Mercy Center.
In addition to wreaths, tree
skirts, toys, ornaments, and
various decorations, baked
goods will be sold and refresh-
ments will be served.
PRINCE OF PEACE
CHURCH WOMEN will also
hold a Craft Show at the Parish
House today from 10 a.m. to 8
.m.
In addition to handmde items,
DAVID, 154 Harris Hill Road,
Trucksville, a son, Monday, Oct.
27, Nesbitt Hospital.
ZABRESKY, JACQUELINE
and MICHAEL, RD 1, Pole 260,
Harveys Lake, a daughter,
Tuesday, Oct. 28, Nesbitt Hospi-
Street in Shavertown, at son
John’s home.
The Davis’ now reside in St.
Augustine, Florida, where they
have a home but when the mood
strikes them they quickly move
in the motor home and they’re
off to Pennsylvania. Welcome to
our area, it’s always good to see
you.
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TWO FORMER AREA RESI-
DENTS married in Philadelphia
area on the weekend but — not
to each other.
Cathy Walsh, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Brendan Walsh,
Orchard View Terrace, was
married in Philadelphia and
Bob Levandowski, son of Stan-
ley and Albina Levandowski,
Demunds Road, Dallas was also
married on Saturday.
Bob and Cathy were neighbors
at one time, both graduated
from Dallas High School .and
both chose the Philadelphia
area to be married and on the
same day. The Walsh family
and the Levandowski family
spent the past weekend in Phila-
delphia enjoying their respec-
tive weddings and probably not
even seeing each other.
“It’s a small, small world.”
Congratulations to these two
young couples as they begin
their new lives together.
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RODNEY MAJOR! Congratu-
lations! Rodney won the New
last weekend. Rodney took first
place twice on Saturday in the
preliminaries and on Sunday
won the first place State Cham-
pionship race for three wheel-
ers!
Rodney is the 16 year old son
of Russ and Shirley Major of
Major’s Cycles, Trucksville. He
has already raced in more
states than I’ve traveled
through.
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JOY DAUBERT, Orange, is
looking well and recuperating
after having some serious sur-
gery at Geisinger Hospital in
Danville three weeks ago. Joy
you may know as an income tax
preparer, was not feeling well
and ended up having some
major problems, we are all so
happy to know she’s doing so
well and will probably be at her
desk again come income tax
time.
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tary teacher in the Dallas
School District, has also had
some major surgery and is
recuperating in a local hospital.
Reports from her mother are
that she’s doing better now but
has a few weeks of recovery
time yet.
(Jean Hillard, a Back Moun-
tain resident, is a columnist for
The Dallas Post. Her column
appears regularly.)
dealers will represent jewelry,
porcelain, woodcraft, lamp
shades, fabric items, woven
rugs, counted cross stitch, silk
flowers and arrangements. The
Snack Bar will be open all day
serving homemade. soups, a
variety of sandwiches and pie.
Doris Maturi is chairman of
the Craft Show.
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MR. AND MRS. LEE A.
BAKER, 37 Stafford St., Trucks-
ville have announced the
engagement and approaching
marriage of their daughter
Charlene Leigh to John J. Stu-
beda, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs.
John J. Stubeda, Sr., Chase.
Miss Baker is the granddaugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. George
Devens, Plymouth.
Mr. Stubeda is the grandson of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pierontoni,
Exeter.
Miss Baker is a graduate of
Dallas High School and is
attending Penn State Univer-
sity. She is employed by Sears,
Roebuck and Company, Wyo-
ming Valley Mall.
Mr. Stubeda is a graduate of
Lake-Lehman High School. He
is employed as a chef by Gus
Genetti’s Best Western Motor
In,, Wilkes-Barre.
The wedding will take place at
2 p.m. Saturday, in the Trucks-
ville United Methodist Church.
(Joan Kingsbury, a Back
Mountain resident, is a column-
ist for The Dallas Post. Her
column appears regularly.)
LAFRANCE, LYNN and
ROBERT, 29 E. Center St.,
Shavertown, a daughter, Thurs-
day, Oct. 30, Nesbitt Hospital.
'BARBOSE, DREA and
ANTHONY, 223 Davenport St.,
Dallas, a son, Tuesday, Oct. 28,
Geisinger-Wyoming Valley.
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ning, Nov. 13 at the Sheraton
Crossgates, Public Square,
Wilkes-Barre. Registration
begins at 6:30 p.m.
All friends of scouting are
invited to attend. Registrations
must be made by November 7
at the Council Service Center.
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MERCY HOSPITAL, Wilkes-
Barre, will sponsor another in a
series of Community Health
Education Programs on
Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.
at the College Misericordia,
Dallas.
Topic for the session will be
‘‘Premenstrual Tension Syn-
drome.” Guest speaker will be
Dr. George C. Tsoutsoplides, a
local physician specializing in
gynecology, obstetrics and
infertility.
The program is offered free to
all individuals but registration
is necessary. Contact the Mercy
Wellness Center at 826-3553.
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THE TRUCKSVILLE
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH will be conducting a
paper drive on Saturday, Nov.
15. Proceeds from this commu-
nity service will be donated to
the Food Bank.
Papers may be delivered to
the parking lot of the Educa-
tional Building of the church on
Saturday, Nov. 15 between 8
a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Papers may
also be delivered beginning
Monday, Nov. 10, through the
14th and placed under the pavil-
lion at the side of the Educa-
tional Building. However, these
papers must be bundled or in
bags. < :
THE KINGSTON TOWNSHIP
POLICE DEPARTMENT, in
conjunction with the Pennsyl-
vania Department of Transpor-
tation will conduct an in-service
Accident Investigation Training
Seminar on November 17, from
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kingston
Township Municipal Building, 11
Carverton Road, Trucksville,
PA 18708.
The course is open to all local
police agencies as well as the
municipalities which make up
the Back Mountain Police Asso-
ciation. Further information
may be obtained by contacting
Kingston Township Police Chief
Paul M. Sabol, Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. at 696-1175.
Coming
events
Dorothy Jones
Mrs. Dorothy L. Jones, 66, of
135 Pioneer Ave., Shavertown,
died November 3 in River Street
Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre,
where she had been a guest
since October 27.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she
attended Plymouth High School
and had lived in the Back Moun-
tain in Dallas and Shavertown
for the past 16 years.
While a Back Mountain resi-
dent, she was a member of the
Huntsville Christian Church and
was a member of the church
choir. A noted solist, Mrs. Jones
had sung in many area
churches for many years.
In addition to her husband,
she is survived by a son,
Edward C. Jr., Kingston; sis-
ters, Mrs. David Iveson, Dallas;
Mrs. Sam Jones, Plymouth;
brothers, Ralph, Plymouth;
Philip R., Annapolis, Md.; four
grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be con-
ducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in
the Huntsville Christian Church,
Church Road, Huntsville, with
the Rev. Cliff C. Jones, pastor,
officiating. Interment will be in
Mount Greenwood Cemetery,
Trucksville. Friends may call at
the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral
Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-
Barre today from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. and at the church on
Thursday from 10 a.m. until
service time.
Cynthia Nicoll
Cynthia Nicoll,
Demunds Road, Dallas,
October 30 at her home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was
a graduate of Dallas Township
High School and College Miseri-
cordia, class of 1942. She was a
teacher in the Dallas Township
schools as well as in the schools
in the Pittsburgh area.
Surviving are her husband,
William; son, Keats Nicoll,
Mount Vernon, Va.; daughters,
Molly Doland, Arlington, Va.;
Christine Fornuff, Toronto,
Ontario; Andrea, Germaine,
Maureen and Cynthia Nicoll, all
of New York City; sisters, Molly
Irvine, San Mateo, Calif.; three
grandchildren.
Rose Regalis
Mrs. Rose M. Regalis, of 209
Heller’s Grove, Trucksville,
died October 29 at her home.
Born in Lithuania, she resided
in Swoyersville most of her life
and moved to Trucksville some
five years ago. She was a
member of St. Ann’s Church,
Luzerne.
Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. Veronica Lapallo, at
home; son, Joseph, Swoyers-
ville; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her hus-
band, Paul.
65, of
died
THE WILKES-BARRE
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB
will conduct a breakfast buffet
on Wednesday, November 19,
from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Gus
Genetti’s Restaurant, Market
Street, Wilkes-Barre.
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A HOAGIE SALE will also be
held on Nov. 15 by the Mission
Group of Trucksville United
Methodist Church. Proceeds will
go to St. Vincent DePaul’s Soup
Kitchen and the Meadows
Chapel Fund.
Hoagies can be ordered by
calling the church office in the
morning by Nov. 12. 696-3897.
available for sale.
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