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EIGHT NEWS DISPATCH, Women's Activities Bel Air Church Scene of Wedding Announcement was made today of the recent wedding of Mary Ann Garrigan, Bel Air, and Robert Letcavage, Media, formerly of Shamokin. The ceremony was performed NoMass at Margaret vember 18 during, a Nuptial Catholic Church. Bel Air. The Rev. Raymond' Wanner celebrated the Mass and performed the double ring ceremony.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Garrigan, 16 South Reed Street, Bel Air, former residents of Shamokin. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis A. Letcavage, 11 North Rock Street, Shamokin. Mr. Garrigan gave his daughter in marriage. She wore an ivory silk peau de soie gown highlighted with Alencon lace at the bodice, hem line and cap sleeves.

Her skirt terminated in a chapel-length train and her silk illusion veil fell from a Pope's coronet of peau de soie and lace. She carried a cascade bouquet of gardenias. Miss Suzanne Gilger, Shamokin, was maid of honor. She wore a floor-length Venetian rose crepe gown with venise lace trim on the cap sleeves. Her headpiece was multiple layers of silk illusion with a shoulder-length veil clipped under the chin.

She carried a tulle bouquet of pink roses and vanilla spider mums. Bridesmaids included Mrs. Charles Edwards, Forest Hill, Miss Mary Garrigan, cousin of the bride, Shamokin; Miss Judith Linetty, cousin of the bride, Bel Air, and Miss Ann Gillespie, cousin of the bride, Lancaster. All were attired the as the honor attendant. Edward Wallish, Rockville, was best man.

Serving as ushers were Thomas Garrigan, Bel. Air, brother of the bride; Richard Garrigan, brother of the bride, Bel Air; Francis Garrigan, cousin of the bride, Shamokin, and John Brennan. Shamokin. The altars of the church were decorated with white mums. Vocal selections in church were presented by Frank Whitmore and John Callahan, both associated with the Baltimore Symphony.

her daughter's wedding Mrs. Garrigan selected a coat dress ensemble of apricot and eggshell brocade with matching accessories and a corsage of white orchids. Mrs. Letcavage chose a gold and green brocade ensemble with matching accessories and a white orchid corsage. The bride attended Bel Air High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Baltimore, Md.

The bridegroom was graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School and Bloomsburg State College. Guests were received at the Maryland Golf and Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Letcavage have established residence in Media.

Y.W.C.A. Notes MONDAY: Shamokin Area High School senior group. TUESDAY: fifth grade group. WEDNESDAY: 3:45 -Teens, fifth and sixth grade West End group. 3:45 Y- Teens, sixth grade group.

3:45 Y- Teens, seventh grade group. MONDAY: OUTSIDE GROUPS: Junior Woman's Club Executive Board. TUESDAY: American Gold Star Mothers. THURSDAY: American War Mothers. If an old-time recipe calls for a wineglass of liquid, it's ly safe to use from 4 to 6 tablespoons.

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and Mrs. George Bidelspach, 832 South Front Street, Sunbury, took place Saturday evening at 7:00 in Clark's Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church, Irish Valley. The Rev. Elwood L. Heiser officiated during the double ring ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white velveteen street length dress featuring an A-line skirt with a shaped yoke a round neckline with a rolled collar and long sleeves. She had a sequin trimmed pillbox hat, with a shoulder length veil and carried a nosegay of white pompons with pink roses. Mrs. Carol Crowl, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.

She wore an aqua velveteen sleeveless A-line street length dress with a matching headpiece and carried a nosegay aqua tinted pompons. Larry Bidelspach, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. James Clark, nephew of the bride. was usher. Appropriate wedding selections were presented by Mrs.

Delmar Shipe, organist. The church altars were decorated with vases of white pompons. Mrs. Hockenbroch wore a brocade coat dress styled on cess lines in gold and turquoise. She had black accessories and a corsage of white cymbidium.

The mother of the bridegroom was attired in a two piece green knit dress, black accessories and a corsage of white cymbidium. Guests were received in the church social hall following the ceremony. The couple will reside in a newly furnished apartment in Sunbury R. D. 2.

Mrs. Bidelspach was ed from Shamokin Area High School in 1959. She has been employed as a secretary at Wilson Manufacturing Corporation, Sunbury. Her husband was graduated from Sunbury High School in 1957. He is employed as a carpenter.

Births Elysburg A daughter was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reich, South Market Street, Elysburg. The mother is the former Carol M. Bradigan, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Bradigan, Stonington. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lester Reich, Main Street, Ringtown.

The new arrival is the second child born to the couple. The father is a member of the faculty and assistant baseball coach at Shamokin Area High School. Paxinos R. D. 1 A son was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Freddie Derr, Box 62, Paxinos R. D. 1, Saturday afternoon in Shamokin State General pital. The mother is the former Eileen Noll.

Personals Socials Mrs. Margaret Vanaskie, 1234 Hemlock Street, Shamokin, who underwent surgery in the Shamokin State General Hospital, is in satisfactory condition, her family said today. When food is fried in deep fat without using a wire basket, remove the food with a slotted spoon. Drain on brown paper or several thicknesses of paper toweling. Move in Soon Move-in day is just a matter of weeks not months when you specify American.

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And you're assured complete satisfaction. For complete details on how economical and practical it is to own your own American Building, visit, call or write. HARRY I. BAILEY General Contractor and Builder SUNBURY, PA DIAL 286-4554 Before you build or see what an American Building can AMERICAN BUILDINGS mean to you! 17 DAYS SHOPPING LEFT CHRISTMAS SEALS fight TB and other RESPIRATORY DISEASES CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 1967 Christmas Parties Altar Rosary Society Eighty members attended the annual Christmas dinner party of St. Edward's Altar Rosary Society held last night in the church hall.

Mrs. Eugene Fleming, president, welcomed members and introduced the Rev. Richard Campion who served as master of ceremonies. The assistant pastor introduced the Rev. Louis A.

Creeden, pastor, who opened the festivities with the lighting of the advent wreath. The pastor thanked the society members and the members of the school faculty for the kindness and cooperation extended to him while in Shamokin. The local priest will begin his duties as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Lewisburg on Wednesday. Members of the society presented Father Creeden with a monetary gift. Special guests were Mother Maria Eucharista and the siscomprising the teaching staff at St.

Edward's School. Mother Maria spoke briefly and thanked the women for the cooperation extended to her and reviewed the work accomplished during the past months. Following dinner carols were sung with Mrs. Genevieve Smith as accompanist. Cards were played and a social period held.

Members donated canned goods which will given to the St. Vincent DePaul Society for baskets for the needy. The award of the evening was won by Mrs. Mary Kernmeir and the special award won by Mrs. Marguerited Rovito.

Mrs. John as general chairman of last night's party. The dinner was prepared and served under the direction of Mrs. Aurelia Vivino. She was aided by Mrs.

Mary Witasick, Mrs. Mary Fleming, Miss Erminia Cannistra and Mrs. Margaret Boblic k. Hostesses included Ann Marie Hauer, Kathy Richardson, Mary Ann Yancoskie, Theresa Hager and Cindy Rota. Serving on the social committee were Mrs.

Robert Haggerty, Mrs. William Brennan, Mrs. Robert Wurster. Mr. William Kanaskie, Mr.

Vincent Markle. The tables and hall were decorated in a holiday motif. Favorite Menu Tomorrow's Horoscope You born today have tremendous strength of eNtra' persuasive powers, the drive to carry matters to conclusions where others often drop out: also, a dislike for tedium, detail work. You are a thinker, love friendly gatherings, festive oc- Community Bulletin Board 1967 DECEMBER 1967 2 6 9 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 These meeting announcements are curried by the News-Dispatch as a public service. For announcement of meetings in this column, dial 648-4641 and ask for Mrs.

Margaret Scandle. The Shamokin Chapter of the American War Mothers will hold a meeting and Christmas dinner Thursday evening at 7:30 in the Y.W.C.A. home. East End Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow night at 8:00 in the rooms. The meeting will be the Christmas party to be held on deadline for reservations for the December 12.

Hostesses will include Julia Leschock. Martha Casper, Marcella Nadolvy, Frances Butchinski, Mary Willis, Martha Gill, Mary Lesko, Marie Shamus and Alice Smith. A meeting of Coal Township High School Class of 1959 will be held tomorrow night at 9:00 at the Edgewood Inn. Members of the Cecilian Club will hold rehearsal for the annual Vesper Service tonight at 7:30 in St. John's United Church of Christ.

Shamokin Area Junior and Senior High School PTA will meet tonight at 8:00 in the senior high school building. Attorney Peter Krehel will be guest speaker. A meeting of the Fairview Ladies Auxiliary will be held tomorrow night at 8:00 in the company rooms, Daisy Mae, Cootiette Club will meet in V.F.W. rooms tomorthe Blyler-Quinn Auxiliary is row night at 7:00. A meeting of the Blyler Quinn Auxiliary is scheduled for Wednesday night at 7:30 in the post rooms.

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sue is closer association with intelligent fellowmen the ones who contribute to commendable causes. LIBRA (September 24-October 23)-Good planetary influences. Especially favored: Cultural pursuits, educational matters, artistic endeavors, and conferences with associates to further mutual interests. SCORPIO (October 24-November 22)-Don't postpone action on projects which show promise of having long range. rather than immeidate, benefits.

Even though this may crowd your day somewhat, the resultant benefits will be well worthwhile. SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 21)-Situations complicated? Confusing? They don't have to be-if you will look sharp, are alert and careful to avoid hasty conclusions. You can find openings miss. CAPRICORN (December 22- January 20)-Insure results by capitalizing on your fine talents, channeling your energies into profitable directions and keeping your pace constant but not hectic. Scrutinize all propositions carefully.

AQUARIUS (January 21-Feb19)-Be prepared for the unexpected and, should it arrive you won't lose your equilibrium. With poise and serenity, you can solve the most complex situations. PISCES (February 20-March 20)-Aspects not entirely propitious, but you can offset the adverse with an energetic, purposeful program will help you to surmount all obstacles and roadblocks. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR REMOVED Permanently and Painlessly by New Scientific Method Electrolysis Service Dial 648-5394 For Appointment FRANCES LEVINE 1731 Walnut Street SHAMOKIN Shop Mary Jana Style ENS EN May We Suggest a Mistake-Proof Christmas "GIFT CERTIFICATE" Richly gift-wrapped in our distinctive plastic Christmas box with a Gold Ribbon Bow as pictured above. In any amount you desire from $2 and up.

YE So Much to Choose From at Bernards Style Shop ya yer gar yer gar a gall By CECILY BROWNSTONE when cut into small pieces will AP Food Editor make 2 cups. If this year you've made a solemn resolution to bake those fruitcakes well ahead of Christmas, you may want to take the time to candy some pineapple to put in them. You can buy candied pineapple, but if you appreciate special flavor try making your own. For cooks who love to bake. you can give some of the pineapple away.

In this case, pack four rings of the fruit (they'll make one cup after being cut up) in one of those round clear plastic boxes with a tight fitting clap-on on cover. Such a box is inexpensive and the pineapple looks pretty in it. This homemade candied pineapple in stickier than the bought. But the stickiness doesn't affect its performance in holiday goodies. Just layer rounds paper or transparent wrapping be'plastic tween the candied pineapple rings and cover the container tightly.

CANDIED PINEAPPLE 1 can (1 pound and 14 ounces) pineapple in heavy syrup cups sugar 2, cup light corn syrup Turn pineapple into a strainer or colander to drain for about hour--there should be 8 large slices of pineapple and about cups of pineapple syrup. In an electric skillet (or a wide saucepan), put the cups pineapple syrup, sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer Add 4 slices of pineapple in a single layer. Bring to a full boil: reduce heat and simmer until pineapple becomes transparent around edges 25 to 30 minutes: with a wide spatula, turn pineapple halfway through this cooking period. Remove pineapple to wire rack, placed over wax paper, to drain.

Add remaining of pineapple to syrup and and drain the slices, same way. Let pineapple dry on racks for 24 hours at room temperature. If you like, you may cover it this way: place a couple of custard cups at opposite ends of the rack, but not on the rack: over the pineapple place a sheet of wax paper long enough to tuck under the far side of the cups so that the paper doesn't rest directly on the pineaplle. Use the candied pineapple for making fruitcake; the 8 slices UNWANTED HAIR REMOVED FOREVER NEW MODERN METHOD Complete Privacy Assured By Appointment Only For Your Convenience VIOLET M. KESSLER 50 South Maple Street PHONE 339-0501 SOCIAL PARTY Tonight and Every Monday at 7:15 P.M.3 at ST.

MICHAEL'S HALL 28 South Cherry Street Shamokin, Pa. 240 Reasons to Attend Bake Sale Use leftover syrup for pancakes. To store the candied pineapple, place the rings between rounds of wax paper in a tightly covered container; if kept for more than a day or so, refrig. erate. CHRISTINE PINES' OVEN PANCAKE cup sifted regular flour teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar large eggs cup mil': 3 tablespoons butter On wax paper, stir together the flour, salt sugar.

In a 1- quart mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are thick and ivory colored. Add flour mixture; beat gently to blend. Add milk, beating until smooth, scraping down sides. Meanwhile in a 10-inch iron skillet with heatproof, melt handle, the in a butter 450-de- and heat the skillet; tilt skillet to spread butter over bottom. Pour batter into hot buttered skillet and bake in a 450-degree oven until pancake has risen in irreguiar puffs, climbed up sides of pan and browned about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Using 2 forks, tear into wedge shape pieces. Lemon wedges may served so juice may le squeezed over individual portions of pancake. Makes 5 servings. Wife Preservers Replace worn handbag handles with inexpensive leather or plastic Society Selects Five Chairmen A report was given on the recent indoor bazaar, and was termed a success.

The pastor thanked the women for the help give to the project at St. Stephen's. Announcement was made that a bake sale will be held on December 12 in the Announcement of committee chairmen highlighted a meeting of the Altar Rosary Society of St. Stephen's Church held last night in the church hall. The Rev.

Fabian Zator opened the meeting with prayer and lighted the Advent wreath. Mrs. Walter Kolonoski, president, announced the names of the women who will head the church commissions. They include Mrs. Monica Rutkoski, chairman, and Mrs.

Jean Broscious, vice chairman, Church Communities Commission: Mrs. Louise Gayeskie, chairman, and Mrs. Florence Evanoskie, vice chairman, organization services commission; Mrs. Joan Myslinski, chairman, and Mrs. Bertha Metrocavage, vice chairman of community affairs; Mrs.

Eleanor Polastre, chairman, and Mrs. Ann Robel, vice chairman, family affairs; Mrs. Helen Soviak, chairman, and Mrs. Ann Klacik, vice chairman of international affairs. A report was given on detailed church hall.

The group will hold a Christmas party in the Elks home Wednesday, Dinner will be served at 6:30. Mrs. John Parierb gave a report on special diocesan activities ject and reviewed other projects sponsored by the council Members voted to hold a Christmas community sing of Polish Carols. The date of this event will be announced later this week. The women will serve the Wildcat football banquet on January 6.

Mrs. Helen Scoviak, vice president, read an article to the women on Advent. Special prayers were offered for the late Cardinal Francis Spellman. A social period was held with Mrs. John Pasierb and Mrs.

Florian Myslinski as hostesses. belts, or with a dog collar. Wanted Office Girl Typing, some knowledge of bookkeeping for Ready To Wear Store. Write full resume to Shamokin News-Dispatch, Box 1059. Public Card Party Tuesday, Dec.

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