Petaluma Argus-Courier from Petaluma, California • Page 8

A ARGUS-COURIER, Petolumo, Calif. Frldoy. Oct. 7, W7 'Great Escape' Gala Success 4 0,1 v. A After several delays, the Marin Charitable Association's Third Annual "Great Escape" fund-raising party was held at the Steamer Gold Landing, Sunday.

The many guests from all sections of the North Bay area enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing and the drawing of the ten great escape prizes. The Indian summer evening, and the music of the "Racoon Raotimprs nixieland Band." brought rememberances, for the outside diners on the wharf, of what it must have been like in the old days," when the Steamer Uow cnurnea up ine Tr.v'vvf "good .1 iv 'A pVi Petaluma River to deposit passengers and freight at the historic nkinh maohnilt in 1A54 hv Thnmas RflvllSS. U1U lUUi, fafcr in vk tt First prize of a round trip for two to a week at the Kiahuna A Worth The Wait' Dnng On The Wharf Beach arid Tennis Resort on Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawau, was won by Frank Barsocchini, of Kentfield. Mrs. Alex MacMillan, San Rafael, is president of the association.

Mrs. Paul (Mary) Gano, Kentfield, was invitations and reservations chairman of the sell-out function, Mrs. John (Lee) Weaver, was in charge of the prizes and Mrs. Dolph (Christine) Hill, Petaluma is the group's secretary. The Marin Charitable Association invites applications for funds from any Marin or Sonoma County Agencies which provide services to youth.

A committee divides all of the funds raised in the year in an equitable way to the agencies judged most qualified under the association's by-laws, an assoication spokesman said. Since its inception the association, which has 125 members, has given away more than $150,000 to some 50 youth oriented agencies in many fields, including cultural, recreation, atypical children and agencies serving typical children. at the Steamer Gold Landing Restaurant. Party go-ers found the celebration worth waiting for. (Argus-Courier photo by Ted G.

Hansen) and member of the Marin Charitable Association, Sue MacMillan, the association's president, and her husband, Alex MacMillan. (Argus-Courier photo by Ted G. Hansen) Very pleased with their sell-out event, held after several delays, are, from left, Lane Fie, news editor for KRON, who was master of ceremonies for the evening, Patty Hilligos, Petaluma city councilman Festivities, conversation, music, prizes, dinner and a general good time were the order of the evening last Sunday, when the Marin Charitable Association's 'Great Escape' fund-raiser was finally held 'Women's Herstory' Set As 'Queen' Program 'Swingers' Entertains For VFW Anniversary 90th Birthday Celebration Held GUERNEWOOD PARK Women's Herstory," a multi-media slide show on United States women's "herstory" will be presented by the Rise of Common Woman's Collective at the River Queen Women's Center at 8 Saturday. This unique show is being presented for the first time this year, and is an opportunity to experience all the lost episodes of women's "herstory" reclaimed, a center spokesman said. Also included on the bill will be Ellen Appel, poet.

Donation for the evening is $1.50 to $2 sliding. Also at the center Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m., Lila spirtualist, will give tarot readings. Individual readings last about 45 minutes and cost $7.50 per reading. Most of the proceeds will go to the River Queen. Call for an appointment.

Forest teaches a class on self-understanding through dreams and is still facilitating the longest on-going women's spirituality group in Sonoma County, at 8 every other Wednesday, the spokesman said. VFW Post 1929 and Auxiliary held a potlcuk dinner on the last Thursday in September. It was also the 78th anniversary of the founding of the VFW in 1899. One charter member, Harold Anderson, was present and recognized. Sixty-two persons were served dinner including the evening's entertainers.

Following the dinner, the Golden Age Swingers Band, formed about eight months ago by Violet Lebeck, Ernest Bennet, president of the Golden Agers Club, MC'd the program. Everyone enjoyed an hours entertainment of music, skits, anecdotes and poetry by 28 members of the Golden Age Swingers, a VFW spokesman siad. The most recent meeting of auxiliary past presidents of the 16th District VFW convened the last Tuesday in September at Sonoma Veterans Building. Six past presidents of Auxiliary 1929 were present. On the last Sunday in September the annual 16th District VFW post and auxiliary barbecue picnic was held at Smith's Ranch, in the Sonoma area.

Sixty dinners of barbequed ribs, beans, corn on the cob, tossed salad, hot rolls and ice cream, were served to VFW members and their guests. After the leisurely meal many persons took partners for pitching horseshoes. The president of Auxiliary 1929, Cora Clifton, and one member attended as did Charles Harper, 16th district commander and one other Mary Catejani celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday, Oct. 2, at a chicken barbecue hosted by her children, Anthony Catelani and Loretta Thompson, in the patio of the family home at 235 Palmer St. Angelo Romelli entertained with his accordion, Roy Thompson, Craig Catelani and Bruce Detwiler with their guitars, and James Pluth, Joan Jack and Carol Catelani at the piano.

Mary Catelani was born at Torino, Italy, Oct. 5, 1887, daughter of and Mrs. Anthony Maccario. She came to America with her family in 1889, when she was two years old. The family settled in San Francisco, where they went into the bakery business, as baking was the family trade in Italy.

The family then moved from San Francisco to the Santa Rosa area in the early 1900's where they established the Pioneer French Bakery. It was in operation there for many years. There were 13 children in the family of which Cateloni is the last living. Royal Neighbors Respond were presented to everyone by for arranging the lovely oc- Louise Phillips, chairman of casion. the evening.

She was given a A get well card was signed round of applause and thanked for Christine Olson. 1 Tcvti member from Post 1929. Organ Duo Set For Club Meet The Petaluma Organ Gub will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m., Monday, at Sonoma Joe's. The guest organists will be the well-known Bruce and Lorraine from Daly City, a club spokesman said. The pair have appeared at a number of home organ festivals and at Organ Holiday in Hawaii.

Their music is an appealing mixture of old and new tunes played in a sweet, smooth and melodic style, the spokesman said. Stu Green, organ critic, has said of the couple, "They are the wonder of the age." The public is invited to this free event. (Combined Demo and Seminar) Conducted by Gerry Pole Internationally Known Photographer and Lecturer 3 Hrs. of Intensive Instruction Admission $10 With Demonar attendance your $10 fee moy be applied to any Olympus or Vivitar. purchase of $50 or more within 10 days.

4 I i "i 'J a TOPICS COVERED it Handling Your Camera ir Basic Camera Techniques it Picture Composition it How To Shoot People and Places A Close-Up and Macro A Lighting, Other Lenses Bruce And Lorraine Oracle Eva Hebert reports a sell-out crowd for the 7 p.m. dinner, Monday, at Hermann Sons Hall to be given by Live Oak Camp 7224, Royal Neighbors of America. Membership response and support has been overwhelming this year, states Oracle Hebert. Courtesy Night was held at the Old Adobe Inn with a good attendance. Games were played and prizes were furnished by the Past Oracles.

Royal Neighbors favors Event Briefs SANTA ROSA Dr. Gregory B. Heywood, chiropractor and Byron White, hypnosis consultant will hold a free lecture-demonstration from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the Santa Rosa Community Recreation Center, 415 Steele Lane. The lecture will deal with the aspects of total health through proper attitudes, nutrition and structural balance. The lectures emphasis will be practical, focusing on how people can reduce the affects that stress normally has on mental attitudes and the physical body.

For more information call 5464360. The Petaluma People Services Center will host a four part lecture series in October dealing with various legal issues. Each discussion will be lead by a local attorney whose practice includes handling that specific type of legal problem. Topics include: personal injury, workmen's compensation and social security disability; wills, estates, trusts and landlord-tenant problems and real estate; and divorce and domestic relations. Each lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m., on a Tuesday, at 47 Sixth St.

For more information call 763-9866. Cost is $1. DON'T MISS THIS MINI-SEMINAR Thursday, October 13 7-10pm Druids Hall across the street from Old Town Photo Come by, say hello and BUY A TICKET! MARYCATELANI Mary Maccario married Leonoro Catelani, a stone cutter from the marble quarries in Italy, in 1910, and for several years they lived in Melita, (Rincon Valley) where Leonoro Catelani built a home in an area which is now part of Annadel State Park. The state park rangers now live on the exact spot where he built their home. The home burned dbwn several years ago.

The couple had three children, Marie, who died in 1931 when she was 19 years old, Loretta, and Anthony. In 1921, the family moved to Petaluma where Catelani had obtained work with Cavanaugh Lumber Company. Catelani died in 1932. Mary Catelani worked at Nye and Nissen egg plant, and then for Poultry Producers of Central California for many years until her retirement in 1952. She has seven grandchildren: Jim Pluth, San Jose; Joan Jack, South Lake Tahoe; Jerry Thompson; and Craig, Toni, Carol, and Lisa Catelani, all of Petaluma.

She also has 10 great-grandchildren; John, Marilee, and Darlene Pluth, Hermosa Beach; Jeanne deDiego, Santa Cruz; Susan Jack, Chico; and Paul, David, Sandra, Marie, and Lorraine Jack of South Lake Tahoe. She also has one step greatgrandchild, Sare deDiego of Santa Cruz. All grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and spouses, including Gail Pluth, Donald Jack and Gary deDiego, were able to attend the celebration except great-grandson David Jack who is attending college at San Luis Obispo and couldn't make it. Firends who attended were: Mr. and Mrs.

Angelo Romelli, Carl BurattirThelma Buratti, Theresa Guenza, Carrie Riscioni, and Joe Rodrigues of Petaluma; Rose Schoeningh of Sebastopol; Rex Thran, Chris Smith and Gloria and Nance Jo Webh of South Lake Tahoe; and Dorothy Howard, Barbara Bishop and Sara deDiego of San Jose. i Special Sale on all Olympus OAA-1 See the entire system OLYMPUS OM-1 FRIDAY PETALUMA Moose Lodge fish fry, Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Moose Lodge. Entertainment also scheduled. Members and guests only. WHIST and Bingo game night Friday, 8:30 p.m., Sebastopol Grange Hall.

Public invited. CHESS Club meets Friday, 7 p.m., Petaluma High School faculty room. All chess players welcome. Take own sets. RECOVERY, Rohnert Park Chapter, international self-help organization foi emotionally upset and former mental patients meets Friday, 8 p.m., at the Scout Hut, 295 Santa Alecia Drive.

For information call or OLD Adobe Antique Car Club meets Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Kenilworth Recreation Center. Visitors welcome. POP Warner Football Mothers will have bake sales at Safeway, Albertsons and the Golden Concourse, Saturday, starting at 9:30 a.m. CHINA Painters' Assn. meets at Petaluma Library, Saturday, 10 a.m., for field trip to Palace of Legion of Honor, San Francisco.

For reservations call 795-1420 or 762-0328. Regular meeting cancelled. FRIENDLY Folks of United Methodist Church, chicken barbecue, Saturday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the church. Donation is $175 for adults and $1.50 for children. Proceeds go to the church.

NAR-ANON Family Group meets Friday, 8 p.m., Nor-thbay Savings and Loan Community Room. PENNGROVE Grange meets Friday, 8 p.m., Pen-ngrove Grange Hall. SATURDAY ALCOHOLICS Anonymous meet Saturday, 8 p.m., 150 Copeland video and audio tapes. PETALUMA International Folk Dancers' monthly dance Saturday, 8 p.m., Kenilworth Junior High School. Free.

Visitors welcome. Refreshments. AMERICAN War Mothers yard sale, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 915 Fifth St. Anyone wishing to donate items may call 762-6450 or 762-1938 for pick up.

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