\ “ Shavertown UMC holds centennial banquet Two-hundred twenty five persons from the Shavertown United ~ Methodist Church attended the Centennial Banquet held recently at the Irem Temple Country Club. George A. McCutcheon and Jarrett J. Roan were co-chairpersons. : Pictured are members of the Dinner and Program Committee of the banquet, left to right: Front row- Ruth Roan, Orpha Roig, Mary Lou Swingle, Tina Shonk, Dorothea McCutcheon Back row-Jarret Roan, Dr. Juan Roig, George A. McCutcheon, Bl Donegal Society accepting contestant applications A local young lady will be given the opportunity to win a trip to Ireland next summer. The Donegal Society of Greater Wilkes-Barre is sponsoring a con- test for single girls, age 18-24 years who reside in the Northeastern ~ Pennsylvania region. The contest- ants must have reached their 18th birthday before July 31, 1991 and not have reached their 25th birth- day before the same date. At least one of the contestants’ must be of Irish descent. This is not a talent contest. a The final selection will be made at the Donegal Ball at the Wood- lands, Wilkes-Barre on Friday evening, November 2, 1990. The winner will receive an all expenses paid week-long trip to Ireland in July, 1991 and will be entered in an International Mary from Dun- gloe Contest, County Donegal, Ireland. An all expenses paid trip will also be provided for a qualified chaperone. All contestants will be required to appear at the Donegal Ball in parents November. Contestants will also be required to be available for judges preceding the Ball. winner of the contest must be available for the one-week trip to The. the Donegal Festival in late July or - early August of 1991. Applications are available from | members of the Donegal Society, and also at - The Adjutant General. Office, 1st Floor, VA Building, - Wilkes-Barre; Allied Health Office,’ . King's College; Cronin’s Irish Cot- | tage, Scranton; Claire McNelis,. * Freeland; and John C. McKeown, Chairman, 43 Penn Street, Wilkes- - Barre, PA 18702. Last day for . acceptance of applications is Oc- © tober 22, 1990 Maureen Connolly, of Harvey's Lake won the Internation Contest at the Dungloe Festival in 1988. FON Julianne Monaghan, Wilkes-Barre : was this year's representative to ° the festival. The Donegal Society previously sent contestants to this interna- tional festivalin 1975, 1976, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1990. William (Bll) McLean, James B. Post, Robert Dolbear 5 EER Ie Hg k | br pearls and sequins. puffed sleeves. of pink and white carnation. there home in Carvertown. The bride is a graduated of Dallas High School. The groom is a graduate of Dallas High School. He entered the Marine Corp in October of '89. He graduated from Basic Training at Parris Island, South Carolina on January 26, 1990. Then he attended Deisel Mechanics school at Camp Johnson, North Carolina, graduating in July. He is now with the 3rd maintenance battalion FSSG serving in Okinawa. Tracy Yeuells and Daniel ‘Werts exchange vows : Carverton United Methodist Church, Carverton was the setting for the August 11, wedding of Tracy Marie Yeuells daughter of May Youells of Shavertown and William Youells of | Mahoopany to Lance Corporal Daniel Joseph Werts son of Mr. & Mrs. David E. Werts pf Carverton. : A double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Rob Hen- derson, Pastor of Carvertown United Methodist Church. : The bride wore a gown of satin and lace. The gown featured an off the shoulder neckline with the bodice highlighted with Her veil of pearls and sequins was intertwined to form a crown with adouble veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of white roses and carnations mixed with baby breath and lace ribbons. Deborah Marcy of Carvertown, sister of the groom was matron of honr. She wore a tea length gown of rasberry taffetta. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline and a jacket with Bridesmaids were Claudette Werts of Dallas, sister of the groom and Kimberly Gavin of Shavertown. They wore gowns like the matron of honor in dusty rose. They all carried long stemmed roses accented with pink ribbons and greenery. Rebecca Marcy, niece of the groom was flower girl. She wore a tea length gown of white trimmed in pink. She carried a basket David Werts of Dallas, served as best man for his brother. ~ Groomsmen were Martin Marcy and Dean Werts of Carvertown. David Werts III, nephew of the groom was ring bearer. A reception was held at the Masonic Lodge in West Pittston. A rehearsal party was hosted by Deborah and Martin Marcy in MICHAEL RONALD MILLER Michael Miller celebrates 7th birthday Michael Ronald Miller, son of Ron and Debbie Miller, recently celebrated his seventh birthday. Michael is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Micheal Miller of Wilkes- Barre and Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Miller of West Pittston, Michael has one brother, Brian, age 9-1/2. Pastor, Schedule: SATURDAY, 5 p.m; ~ SUNDAY, 7, 8:30, 11 a.m., 12:15 ~ p-m.; MONDAY, Novena Devotions “and Mass, 7:30 p.m., Rosary at 7:15 p.m. CONFESSION; Satur- day, 4 - 4:50 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ~ DALLAS (across from Chapel Lawn Cemetery on Harveys Lake Memo- rial Highway.) 675-3723. Pastor Dale S. Brown. SUNDAY, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morn- ing Worship, (Jr. Church and Nurs- ery); 6 p.m. Family Bible Hour. WEDNESDAY, 7:00 p.m. prayer and Bible Study. - DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 4 Parsonage St., Dal- las.675-0122.° Rev. Michael A. ~ Bealla, Pastor. SUNDAY, Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Church School 9:00 a.m. THE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELI- ' CAL FREE CHURCH- Hildebrandt Road, Dallas. 675-6426. Pastor, ~ Rev. Dwight Hodne; Assistant Pastor-Ministerof Youth, Rev. John ‘Butch Jr. - SUNDAY , Morning Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., also aJunior & Beginners Church; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 7 p.m., In- formality & ministering to one another sets this service apart. Nursery is provided for all serv- ices; WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m., Prayer and Worship. : FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD ~ CHURCH - 340 Carverton Rd., Trucksville. Pastor Tim Tanner. SUNDAY, Sunday School, 10a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sun- day, 6:30 p.m.; WEDNESDAY, Family night, 7 p.m. GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH - Machell Ave., Dallas. 675-2121. Pastor, William Cusick; Assistant Michael Sullivan. Mass IDETOWN UNITED METHOD- IST CHURCH - Pastor, Rev. Thom Morris; Layleader, Mr. Henry ~ Bergstrasser. 10 a.m., Church Worship; Sunday School, 11 a.m. Religious services LEHMAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Pastor, Rev. Thom Morris.Layleader Mr. Don Weid- ner; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Church Worship. JACKSON UNITED METHOD- IST CHURCH - Pastor, Rev. Thom Morris. SUNDAY: 8:45a.m. Church Worship; 8:45a.m. Sunday School. KUNKLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-RD 1, (Kunkle) Dallas. 675-0556. Pastor, Rev. Michael Willis. SUNDAY Church service starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 10:45 a.m. HUNTSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - (1 block west of ‘Huntsville Reservoir Dam, RD 4, Box 197, Dallas. 675-0611, Pastor Cliff Jones. SUNDAY, Worship serv- ice 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m. PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCO- PAL CHURCH - Main St., Dallas. 675-1723. The Rev.John S. Prater, Rector. SUNDAY, Holy Commun- ion, 8 a.m., Holy Communiion, 10 a.m., 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday; Morning Prayer, 10 a.m.; Church School 10 a.m. SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., corner of West Cen- ter St., Shavertown.675-3616. Pastors, Rev. James A. Wert, Rev. Harriet L. Santos.Music Director, Rosendo E. Santos. SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m., Chapel Service. SUN- DAY 9 a.m. Chapel Service; 11 a.m. Worship Service; TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. Toughlove Meeting; WEDNESDAY: noon, Al-Anon meeting. First THURSDAY: 7:30 p.m. Alzheimers Support Group meeting. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 196 N. Main St., Shav- ertown. 675-3859. Pastor, Rev. Harold R. Baer, Jr. Service of Worship, 8:30a.m.and 11:00a.m.; Church school 9:45 a.m.; Adult Bible study Wednesday evening 7:00 p.m. ST. THERESE'S CHURCH - 64 Davis St., Shavertown. 696-1144. Pastor, Msgr. Kevin O'Neill; Dea- con, James P. Feerick. DAILY MASS, 8:30 a.m. SATURDAY, 4:30 p.m.; SUNDAY, 7: 30 a.m., 9a.m., 11 a.m.; Holy Day, Vigil: 7:30 p.m. Day: 9:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.; CON- FESSIONS: Dailyat8:15a.m.; Sat- urday, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Rec- tory hours, M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTE- RIAN CHURCH, 105Irem Rd., Dal- las. 675-3131. Rev. Robert M. Upton, Interim Pastor. Sunday School Superintendant, Roy Wal- ter. SUNDAY: Morning worship at 11 a.m. (Nursery provided). Sun- day School at 9:30 a.m. TRUCKSVILLE FREE METH- ODIST CHURCH, 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville, Pastor Rev. Warren W. Hoover, 696-2535. SUNDAY: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday Vesper Service 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. TRUCKSVILLE UNITED METH ODIST CHURCH - Church Rd., Trucksville. 696-3897, Pastor, Rev. Shillabeer. SUNDAY, Morning Services 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m. all ages ; Coffee fellowship; 10:15 a.m. UMYF, 7 p.m. Sundays, Bible Study 10a.m. Thursdays. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH, "Independent" Rt. 292, Vernon, RD 2, Box 114, Tunkhannock, Pas- tor, James A. Cummings, 333- 4935. SUNDAY,Sunday School, 10:45a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Family night Bible studies and clubs, 7 p.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH, | Market St., Lehman, 675-0510, Pastor, Gregory R. Barny, Sunday | SUNDAY | School, 10:00 a.m., morning worship 11:00 a.m., Eve- ning, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday enen- ing prayer/Bible study, 7:30 p.m. Do you have news for us? Send items to: The Dallas Post, P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612, or drop them off at our office in the 309-415 Plaza — ¥ [¢) 3 oO en fo pu [{®] pus = feb] a wm | - [«V) < aD — o (}] =J q - wb © —- ‘High school equivalency program to begin in area For the seventh consecutive year the Adult Literacy Program spon- sored jointly by the Luzerne County Intermediate Unit 18 and the Luzerne County Human Resources Development Department (LCHRDD) is providing the oppor- tunity for people 18 years of age on up to obtain their General Educa- tional Development (high school equivalency diploma). The program is conducted 5 days per week (M-F) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Dan Flood Skills Cen- ter, 53 Blackman Street, Wilkes- Barre. There is no charge for eligible students and some complete the program in as little as two weeks. | For information on registering aR and enrolling call 822-1101 Ex- ‘. tension 243 or visit the center. | I , n. bool Join The ‘I Party... Ea——rin- Otitis Media - middle ear infections Why are my children so prone to ear children more prone to middle earch infection. infections? The ear infections your child suffers from are most likely middle ear infections, known as otitis media. Middle ear infections, which affect half of all children by age one, and ninety percent 6f them by age six, is s swelling or infection of the middle ear. caused by any one of a variety of bacteria or viruses, or by allergy or fungus. Often there is a cold or throat infection before the onset of the middle ear infection. Bacteria and viruses fet into the middle ear through athe eustachian tube, which opens into the mouth and throat. A cold or sore throat can prevent the tube from draining normally, and a bloked tube is the perfect place for bacteria or viruses to grow. In increased pressure of the fluid within the middle ear can force infection into the bone next to the ear, or break the eardrum. The combination of a small eustachian tube and a relatively immature immune Middle ear infections can be very painful th 2 The problem is Ch) with symptoms that include a sense of fullness in the eat, fever and hearing loss. Hearing is affected when the accumulated fluid prevents the eardrum from vibrating--necessary for transmitting sound into the interior portions of Otitis media is never a problem to be treated lightly, because if hearing is impaired for any length of time, a child can quickly get behind inlearning and language skills. Otitis media is the most common cause of hearing loss in children. some cases, the porous mastoid system makes Antibiotics are used successfully in treating otitis media in most children. However, in children who have stubborn or recurrent middle ear problems that affect hearing and classroom learning, a minor surgical procedure to drain the fluid may be necessary. Some children may, at that time, require the placement of a tiny tube through the eardrum that provides continuous draining for as long as the tube remains in the ear, usually 6 months to a year. This health awareness is brought to you as a service to the Back Mountain community by Robert Greenhalgh, M.D.. Dr. Greenhalgh is a Back Mountain physician who offers general pediatric, gynecology, and geriatric medical care, on a personal basis. Board- Certified in Family Practice, he is on staff at Mercy, Nesbitt, and Wilkes Barre General Hospital. 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