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The Pocono Record from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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Daily Record, The Stroudshurga, Ort. 30. DeHavens Fefed On Anniversary il Bobby Westbrook Odd may wem. Ioss fl newspaperman knows about a story, the easier it is to write Wlihen there is an embarrassment of riches, he apt to tall into one of two tr ips: knowing all about a subject he may assume that the rcvidors do too tell too little, i or being personally interested in a stery, he may become stilted and self-conscious. Take for instance.

the bjogra of who have reached their birthday or ahevft. For me, at least, they usually a joy to write particularly about people never met before, Knowing what they or their families tell nie, judging only by the wons of an hour, I blithely start typing and the writ thenmrtves. Rut when it comes to writing up my own 90fh birthday, I It becomes painfully evi- dent that it is impossible to trans-1 for a living personality to paper, that no matter what you write you have left the important things unsaid. flow do you make It clear, for tnstanee. that here a man who not only what he hut what he proa dies 7 Relieving that you learn by doing, and that work is the beat teacher, we all had the chance to do everything from tending gas to keeping hooka to driving sheep oat to summer tractors at the farm, trailer trucks from mid Western factories.

With girls, that easy; but evaluating the experiences now we realize that there anything we be airaid to tackle. We might not do it well, but we could do it. primarily because no matter what our age or sex be always considered us capable and responsible people. It was even easier for us to nee it as the second generation came along as the gram'eons, one by one. somehow became adults In the one week they with him at hunting camp.

We've helped pry mired out of knee deep mud with the rails and from fences, been butted by and been lost In the woods but always secure In the know ledge that a way to solve any problem. Except the problem of to explain such a man to a world which seems to be waiting for somebody else to do whatever has to be done, or expressing genuine emotion without the cliches which make it seem sentimental. do better with international affairs. Masquerade For Teens In Barrett Wed. 3 ami are A.

M. PRICE, East Stroudsburg, relaxing after his 90th birthday party under the portrait of his parents. Dinner Honors A. M. Price Still A Pioneer At 90 When Arthur Mahlon Trice, East Stroudsburg, was called on for his recipe for longevity at the surprise family party celebrating his 90th birthday, he said your It was a graceful tribute to his wife, I)r.

Nina Mae Price, who was giving the dinner at the IVnn- Stroud in his honor, and sincerely thusiasm the rest of his life. He meant twit it was greeted with a pursuri(iod his father to two carloads of butcher blocks to New York City and at the age of 17 paid his first visit to New York only to find that the customer he was sure would buy the blocks interested. He still recalls the of having found his own customers for the blocks. A similar adventure with a carload of apples to Philadelphia led to his seeking and wave of laughter from the 30 members of the family present to whom A. M.

is not noted for anyone except the dictates of his own conscience. Prototy pe of the type of person for whom the term individualist" was coined, he has been self-supporting since he went to work at the age of 14. He has turned his hand to many trades: railway, telegraphy, school teach- over 62 other applicants mg, clerking, storekeeper, and in a grocery store there to get pioneer automobile dealer, since city experience in merchandising. Mr and Floyd DeHaven, of Scotrun, were the guests of honor at a dinner party for the immediate families celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Friday. The party was held at Brookdale-on-the-Lake.

All but one of their children were present. They were presented with a centerpiece and a hand- embroidered tablecloth from the children. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips, Mr.

and Mrs. John DeHaven. Mr. and Mrs. F.

Jackson DeHaven, and Mr. and Mrs. Val Robbins. Absent were Mr. and Mrs.

James Riley of Lancaster, Mrs. Scranton To Be Guest At Council Tea The Monroe (ountv Council of Republican Women will entertain at a tea for Mary Scranton, wife of the Republican Candidate for Governor, on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. in the ball; room of the Penn Stroud Hotel. Mrs. Scranton was unable to attend the recent luncheon for William Scranton during his campaign swing through the county, and the tea was planned to give local people the chance to know her better.

The tea is open to all. Mrs. Helen Hansen will be in charge of tea table arrangements. Membes wishing to help or contribute may call her at 421-8122. Group To Launch French Conversation A French Conversation Group is being organized by the Pocono Art Center for interested persons in the community.

Mrs. Edward G. Kenney will lead the group. Anyone interested in taking part in the venture is invited to a tea to tie served at the Old Stone House, Braeside and Brown East Stroudsburg on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.

Only French will be spoken. The Graphics also sponsored by the Art Center, Is still on exhibition at the gallery, 586 Main Stroudsburg, open to the public between 3 and 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. by Bobby Westbrook Barrett A Teen Halloween Masquerade will be held Wednesday night from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Pocono Rollerdrome, sponsored by the Barrett Junior Club.

There will be round and square dancing to the music of the Smok- oy Hollow Pr 70 w.M bo awarded for costumes in various categories with the grand prize a season ticket to the Mountains High bool basketball games. Other prizes are on display at Rea and Derick, Mountainhome. The grand march will begin at the days of the Model T. With it all, he has kept to the land. An ardent, and successful, hunter and fisherman he and his brothers for more than 50 years got their limit of doer every year at their camp Dell'' in Ihke Co, A.

M. Price, the second of six children, five sons and a daughter, was bom Oct. 23, 1872 to Townsend and Catherine (Mick) Price at Spruce Mountain House, Canadensis. Both his father and his grandfather, Charles Charlie" Price served as County Commissioners of Monroe County. Big Charlie was the son of Benjamin, who was the son of John Price who settled on the banks of the Brodhead in 1764 on the original grant from William Penn.

Price Twp. was named for the family. Coming from a family of ardent woodsmen, A. M. recalls shooting his first grouse at the age of 9 and his first wildcat at the age of 12, although his first doer was shot when he was a grown man since during his childhood the deer were very scarce in the Barrett area After clerking in the general storo in Cresco, and working as baggage clerk for the railroad at Delaware, where he also studied telegraphy, he attended Fairview Academy in the West End of the county anil taught school, first in the Barest school and then in the Mounta inhume school where he taught 84 ed pupils, and was the highest 8:45 and there will be free paid teacher in the township, refreshments.

Proceeds will be It was dunng this period that he used for the Barrett Friendly Li- turned to the buying and selling brary. which lie has continued ith en- He later put that experience to work in a retail grocery and meat market in N. J. He then became first a salesman and then a manager for Armour Packing Co. first in Ossining, N.

and then in East Orange, N. J. In 1915 he returned to his native Monroe County, to found the A. M. Price Garage on the triangle of Washington and Brown Sts.

in East Stroudsburg where he the Ford agency for many years, and later oilier agencies. The building was badly damaged by tlie of 1955 and after being completely renovated was tom down for the new bridge. Philosophical about the ups and downs of the business world, A. M. has a forward-looking optimism about the future in which lie has invested widely and a strong faith in individual initiative.

He waxed about waste, whether of food at tiie family table or the money in government spending Although he has many memories of his early days in the county and countless anecdotes of hunting and other adventures, A. is still very much a man of the present and keeps close tabs on the news of the day, is active in the supervision of his property and interested in the careers of his children, 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He has strong political opinions and is following the current cam paign with interest, a 11 en ing many of the Republican rallies He Is a charter member of the Club and of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce whose meetings he still attends. Historical Museum Open This Afternoon The Monroe County Historical Society Museum in the Stroud Community House, Ninth and Main Stroudsburg, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today.

The Historical Society recently received a picture showing their founder Dr. Mary Erdman upon her graduation in 1892 from what was then Bloekley Institute, now Philadelphia General Hospital. Dr. Erdman, then Mary Greenwald, was one of two women in the class of men. She was president of the local historical society from 1922 to 1938.

Also on exhibit are two Civil War letters from local men: A letter in 1861 from William D. Walton then serving with Capt. Keller's company; and 1865 from Adonijah B. Drake to his wife, Mary. Librarian Student To Address ULCM Henry Kwekwe from Zor Zor.

Liberia, will address the Brotherhood of Grai'e Luther a Church, East Stroudsburg, on Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Kwekwe is presently doing graduate work in English on the local campus and Is in America on a Lutheran scholarship. Ray Mery, Brotherhood presi- Mr. and Mrs.

Robert J. Roberts (Photo by Patti) Nurse From Italy Bride Of Robert J. Roberts Here A romance which began in France, brought an Italian girl to this country to become the bride of Robert J. Roberts, East Stroudsburg, in the East Stroudsburg Methodist Church on Oct. 14.

The bride is the former Eleanora Redi, daughter of the late Andrea and Clementine Redi of Italy. She and Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Roberts, of 335 Monroe East Stroudsburg, met in France wheh he was serving there with LLJhe of the church take advantage of the opportunity to hear Mr.

message. Refreshments will be served. Steven Hawk Mr. and Mrs. Robert a k.

Saylorsburg. announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Oct. 25 at the General Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds ounces and has been named Craig Steven. Mrs.

Hawk is the former Fay Stackhouse, daughter of Mr. and; Mrs, J. Arthur Stroudsburg RD 5. Great-grand mother is Mrs. Fannie Johns, Stroudsburg, RD 2.

A daughter was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith, Stroudsburg RD 5 on Oct. 24 at the General Hospital. weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and has been named Susan They have three older children, Darlene Stephen, and Scott, 1.

Mrs. Smith is the former Claire Bunting, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bunting, Stroudsburg RD 5. Paternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Seebach, BLairs- town, RD 1, N. J. Sheila Ann Kenfroe Mr. and John announce the birth of a daughter, Sheila Ann.

on Oct. 23 at the General Hospital. She weighed 6 jyjounds 9 ounces. They have two older children, 1 James Edward, 9 and Barbara Jean, 7. Mrs.

Renfroe is the former Lu- cille Robinson. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph U. Renfroe of Stroudsburg, Brenda I xm Decker Mr.

ami Harold Decker of East Stroudsburg RD 2 announce the birth of a daughter, Brenda Lee, on Oct. IS at the General Hospital, She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and has a sister, Diana Caprice, Pa years old. Mrs. Decker Is the former Gertrude Safin. Paternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Decker, 213 King East Stroudsburg. Helen Marie Shoemaker Their second daughter was bom to Mr. aivl Mrs. Marvin Shoemaker of Mount Bethel RD 1 on Oct.

24 at the General Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds and has been named Helen Marie, Her sister, Kay Lynn, is 14 months old. Mrs. Shoemaker is the former Patricia Romanlsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Romani.sh of Bangor RD 3. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Warren i Shoemaker of Mount Bethel, RD (La (end He is also a 32nd Mason, joining dent, anxious that all men in the Westchester lodge when he was at Ossining, N. and is also a member of Lehigh Consistory.

The party on Saturday night brought together five of his seven daughters with portions of their family: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keve and son Walter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunt; Mr.

and Mrs. Cyril Velkoff and children, Townsend, Jeremy and Catherine; Mrs. Henry Sams and son, Robert; Mrs. Horace Westbrook and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Ronald Harper. Unable to be present were Mrs. Harvey Scarborough of California, who was represented by her son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Pittman; and Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Wheeler now in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, who were represented by their son, Christopher. Also honored on their birthdays were his sister, Mrs. Almeron Gravel, and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph Price.

Others present for the dinner were his sister-in-law, Mrs, Raymond Price, and nieces and neph- cws; Mr. ami Mrs. Reeve Price, Mrs. Raymond Price Mrs. June Young, Muss Jane 1 Tice, Mr.

and Mrs. William Helbig. Mrs. Shaw Enters Home Mrs. Anna J.

Shaw of 215 Washington East Stroudsburg, has been admitted to the Cherry Valley Nursing Home where she Is anxious to see or hear her friends. a Tuesday, October 30 Monroe County Historical So ciety museum open 2 to 4 p.m. Stroud Community House, Stroudsburg. Wednesday. October 31 Grace Lutheran Men, 7:30 p.m.

Monroe Council Republican Women tea for Mrs. William W. Scranton, Penn-Stroud Hotel, 3 to 5 p.m. the U. S.

Army in 1960. She arrived in this country on Sept. 10. She was given in marriage by her uncle Jerry Cresitti, of New York City. Rev.

Harold C. Eaton performed the ceremony. Organist was Robert Currier. The altar was decorated with white and varicolored mums and lighted candelabra. The bride a dress of Chantilly sealloped lace over satin taffeta with sleeves tapering to points at the wrist.

The skirt ended in a chapel train. A fingertip veil of silk illusion was caught with a pearl beads. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and Ivy a center corsage of roses. Her gown like those of her attendants had been made by the mother. Serving as matron of honor was the sister, Shirley Shoemaker, of Mount Bethel.

Bridesmaids Jane Roberts, niece of the bridegroom, of Hatboro; and Connie Fox, of 345 Monroe East Stroudsburg. They all wore ballerina length gowns of pink lace over taffeta and carried colonial bouquets of pink mums. Wallace Shoemaker brother- in-law of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Raymond Roberts, nephew of the bridegroom, and Jack Fox, East Stroudsburg. The aunt a dress of old rose satin with black accessories and a corsage of white and lavendar flowers.

The bridegroom's mother wore a rose beige lace with tan accessories and also carried a corsage of white and lavendar mums. A reception for 100 guests was held in the Stroud Twp. Municipal North Fifth Stroudsburg. The hall was decorated in white white wedding hells. A four-tier w'edding cake was topped by ture bride and bridegroom.

There were out-of-town guests from York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Detroit, Mich. Leaving for their wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Michigan, the bride wore a black and red suit with red accessories and a corsage of white roses. They are now making their home at 335 Monroe East Stroudsburg. A graduate of Averse, Caserto, Italy and S. Maddalena Hospital, the bride is a nurse by profession.

Mr. Roberts is a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and is employed at Hughes Printing Co. Women's Guild Meets At Halstead's Tannersvllle A silent prayer for the peace of the world opened the meeting of the Tannersville Grace United Church of Christ Guild at the home of Mrs. Helen Halstead recently. There were 23 members and 4 guests present.

Naomi Learn led a brief meditation with Scriptures read by Dorothy Kresge and prayer by Dorothy Kresge. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Cora Smith. Reports on the workshop meeting at Zion Church, Stroudsburg, were given and plans were made to attend World Community Day on Nov. 3 when the Guild will turn in to the United Church Women's project the 16 sewing kits they have made. A donation was voted for the building fund account.

During the social hour members with birthdays from July to December were honored by with birthdays from January to June. Games were played under the direction of Mrs. Emilie Husted. Prizewinners were Mabel Kresge and Jeanne Howell with Eloda Gerhard. Refreshments served to the following honored guests: Graham Bryson, Alla Motzgar, Lois Cays, Cora Smith, Lucy Anglemyre, Jeanne Howell, Gloria Hawk, Dorothy Kresge, Lillian Hay, Katrina Kresge, Faye Cottier, Margaret Smith, Eloda Gerhard, Margaret Tallada, and Mabel Kresge.

Hostesses were Emilie Husted, Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Meissner, Lorraine Anglemyer, Edith Gurr, Helen Starner, Ethel Kresge, Gail Hawk, Naomi Learn, Alverna and Evelyn Kresge, Doris Thomas and Alice Teada. The Nov. 27 meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.

Emilie Husted with roll call answered with a Thanksgiving sentence and a stamped Christmas card. Three Couples Seek Licenses Harold L. Fisk, Bloomsburg, RD 1, and Anna Jane Potter, Stroudsburg, RD 2, and Richard D. Kymer, East Stroudsburg and Evelyn Elaine Cramer, East Stroudsburg, RD 2, applied for marriage licenses Saturday from N. Henry Fenner, Monroe County clerk of orphan's court.

Undergoes Surgery Dorothy Brands, Stroudsburg. is a surgical patient in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, and would like to hear from her friends. Her address is: Room 178, Sacred Hospital, Fourth and Chew Allentown, Pa. Miss Shirley Ann La Bar (Lawrence Studio) Miss LaBar Engaged To P. Kravetz Saturday Wedding Announced 1 Mr.

and Mrs. Bert rum Sullivan, Newton Dennis of Strouds- of 24 Stanley burg RD 5 and Glenn LaBar of announce the approaching marri- Fresno, announce the en- age of their daughter, Gale La- gagement of their daughter, Shir- verne to Shenton Butts. of ley Ann LaBar, to Frank Krcvetz, Mr. and Mrs. Hyde Butts.

850 son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krav- White Stroudsburg, etz of Palmer ton. They mil bo married on Satur- Miss LaBar is a graduate of day, Nov. 3.

at 3 m. at the Cen- Stroud Union High in the clags of tea! Methodist Church, Wilkes- 1960 and is employed in the office Barre, of Madison Shoe Co. Mr. Kravetz i is also employed at Madison Shoe Co. No definite wedding date hits been usually enjoy cream of tomato soup with thin crosswise slices of frankfurter floating on top.

Advertise In The Daily Record forget to grease the broiler rack with a of suet before you arrange steak or chops on it. Welcome Wagon Remembers Special Family Occasions Carrying on our traditional hospitality. Welcome Wagon Calls are made when your family celebrates a sixteenth birthday, announces an engagement or the birth of a new baby, or moves to a new home. Wtieo thi occasion arises, phono 421-8834 Ellee says- "If you say, I refuse to give my vote for my government, can we believe it if you say, I would give my life for my country! The first takes a second takes eternity. on your anniversary -WWK warmly remembered floral gift on your anniversary.

Choose a bouquet of beautiful flowers or a lovely plant from our complete selection. Phonp or come in today. We send Anniversary flowers and plants BENDER GARDENS 620 Philips Stroudsburg Phone 421-2757 minia- Whcn you're preparing kidneys, cut earth one in half lengthwise ami then remove white veins and fat; use kitchen scissors or a small sharp knife. Don wash the kidneys until you have removed the center core. YELLOW CAB ARE ILLLVn VMU RATES LOWER? From Downtown Stroudsburg To Stroud Shopping Center Or To Top O' The Fox Or To Clearview School 1 2-5 (Total) Call Hour Service Under New Ownership SEE US BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR CARPETING WALL-TO-WALL ROOM SIZE MANSION SIZE Choose Our Latest Style, Materials and Colors.

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