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WE WENT TO Donrtrlly't Ale HouMe the other day and had a real feast not just for the tummy but for the eyes as well It is almost like eating in an aquarium We were so excited we called Connie Sand*, who owns the Sand piper Cabri* North as well as the new Sandpiper South at I0R29 3rd Ave and whose Opinion we value highly She was as thrilled as v we were that we have such an immense local Ulent. The' work was done by l.lsa Beard who teaches at (he Wetlond* Inntitute To quote Connie. Lisa's "work is technically rendered perfectly " It has to be seen to be appreciated, so go before the crowds arrive and you can't see the fish and sunken ship for the

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ROWINti TO the wishes of merchants and residents* alike. Boro Council reversed tneir decision oh Mer chant's Day in Stone Hartxtr This has been a controversial issue for some time and the first time it was brought up a tie vote was broken by Mayor Arden Hand. This time the vote was unanimously in favor of holding the sale It just rfhows we definitely have a say in our local government but only if we do ouf duty as citizens and attend the open meetings as we

should

BETTY VINCI was the Sea Lion (Women's Auxiliary of the Lion's Club) in charge of the annual luncheon-fashion show May II at the Golden Eagle in Cape May Marguerite Klutihucher of 95th St., who kindly chauffered six of us in her spacious station wagon, set the pace for chic in a beige and tan striped

suit. It was a perfect May day and everyone donned their best spring outfit for the occasion The show was put on by Moana’x of Northeast Philadelphia and while we’ve dozed thru many a fashion show this was more like a Broadway production with singing, dancing and good live music in the background as fast paced models in dreamv clothes

strode by

Moana knows her business*"— not only were there snappy outfits and skimpy bathing suits for the younjf but also gorgeous dresses for the more mature. There were almost as-many doorprizes as there were guest. They were practical, pretty and diversified. Each recipient

was delighted

WE WERE thrilled to see the return of flattering * oversized hats in the audience. Mary Conwell wore a lighf pink dress and a stunning white hat trimmed with shocking pink ribbon and a large silk rose. Other striking gals in attendance included Mary Duke of the Mlmi Shop in a pin-striped , suit. Dorothy McMahon in a white dress sprinkled with dark blue apples., Eleanor Smithgall in chartreuse and white with a magnificent Maltese cross she got in Mexico, and Ann Allen in a levender suit and purple blouse ON THE WAY to lunch we stopped to pick up an old friend of Matt Wollery's in Wildwood,' Emma ( anonico. Emma and Matt lived in the same apartment house in Denmark when their spouses were there on a mission for Gulph Oil Co. 18 years ago After a long separation they bumped into each other when shopping at Jamesway’s in CMCH two

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weeks ago. yn tpe way back we stopped at the Canonico’s newly remodeled home and rounded off a pluperfect day.

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WE’RE SORE most of You already know that Mrs. faul Scarlett had to undergo surgery while in Roanoke visiting her daughter Marion has for a long time kept members of the Chamber of Commerce aware of the illness of others and must have sent hundreds of get-well cards in this period. We are sure she’d ap preciate getting cheery cards during her own convalesence Her address c/o Mr*. Ann Jordan. 2438 Robinhood Rd.. Roanoke. Va. 24014 AN UNUSUALLY large attendance turned up for the hearing on a- use variance to permit David Hoy to use the back of Hoy'll Five and Ten. 219-96th St. foi* the emplacement of from five to eight electronic games to be used as a gathering place for youngsters in a space 6 ft. x 12 ft-9 in. Jdr. Hoy. represented by attorney Raymond A. Batten. stressed that he had no wish to open an arcade per *p Thf^ the place would be under close supervision by an adult at all times and would be open ‘til no later than 10 p.m Concerned residents protested that there would be extra traffic in the already overcrowded area on 97th St and both noise and additional lights would be ob-

jectionable to neighboring residents. The ' Zoning Board, recognizing that the youth of the borough must have a place to gather for recreation purposes, reluctantly but unanimously disapproved the variance — with some members saying that if Mr. Hoy would locate the entrance at the front of the store on 96th St., they would be willing to give further thought to the matter.

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ST. MARY’S Episcopal Church’s annual rummage sale last Saturday did its usual land office business. As always, they kept their prices low in favor of the customer, and the same hardworking girls were there to help In giving out credits the name of Bill Allen is not to be overlooked. He is always there to lend a hand when heavy work needs to be down. Bill lives at Harbor Towers and commutes daily to work in Philadelphia.

WE GAIN some, but it’s always a yank when people we like move away. Dolly Parton. a much-loved resident of Stone Harbor has sold her house on 107th St. and is moving to New York to be near her two daughters, and Betty Blair and husband Bob are being honored at a farewell party given by the Bill Klotzbuchers this week. They are moving to North Carolina permanently. Boro Council regretfully accepted the resignation of Rudy D’Alessandro from the Zoning Board. He and Julie are moving to Florida. They’ll visit first in Orlando, then Punta Gorda and live in Singer Island. Ron and Lydia Borek have moved too. But this is a move we like — they’re moving back to where Lydia spent her childhood. Their new house is at 21st and Avalon Ave. right around the comer from her parents Emma and Raymond Carbon!. • • • DID YOU KNOW that as well as being an Englishspeaking country Australia has a language all its own? Struth. they call it speaking Strlne. "Drier than a wallaby's pouch” means

thirsty. ‘‘Don’t come the raw prawn" is their way of saying don’t pull my leg. 'it’s a real beaut” is Strine for it’s great, and "Fulltime hooter" means Closing Time. If anyone knows any more please clue us in. • • • MARK THIS DOWN in your calendars now. It's a don’t-miss-it affair. The Third Annual Burdette. Tomlin Hospital Show is scheduled for June 19 and 20, again at the Meadow Creek Farm of Pat and Richard Pedroni on Rte. 9 in Clermont. The show goes on, rain or shine, and this year is being cochaired by Jane llartin (Mrs. Stephen) of 235-39th St. in S.I.C., and Ruth Wehe, 126 Mechanic St. in Court House. Jane is prexy of the Burdette Auxiliary which sponsors the show.\ Polly Young (Mrs. Edward) 15 Robin Ra, Court House, is ptfblicity manager and told us, among other things, that the show*is recognized by the American Horse Show Asso.. that the food will be done by Susan and Jeff Petrov and a characterization of Darth Vader will be featured .for the younger . set.

Burned in Fire Sale gets OK

ERMA — Joseph Coasta, 35, of 19 Trotter Way, was seriously burned in a fire here Monday night which, authorities also said, severely damaged his home. Costa was taken to Burdette Tomlin Hospital suffering first and second degree bums of both arms and both feet. The hospital early Tuesday morning listed his condition as serious. Police Del. Frank Majane said the fire broke out in the rear porch area when a flammable solvent used in carpet work ignited. Costa’s wife and young son, who were also at home at the time, esecaped jury, police said.

STONE HARBOR - Borough Council voted unanimously last week to permit the Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual Merchants Day Sidewalk Sale Aug. 28. The decision to carry-on the event that began about eight years ago was piade after a meeting between representatives of Council and the Chamber. Some opposition to the sale had been raised by residents who felt the event "cheapened” the community. Council refused to grant the permit last month. According to many merchants the annual sale is their biggest day of.the year.