J * 44 Herald & Lantern 30 May '84

Mews Notes from Seven Mile Beach M'Ellen Rowland *68-2294

HARD TO believe, but nobody let the cat out of the bag about the surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary party that Ruth and Jack Gray of 469 21st St. threw for Ruth's parents, William and Ethel Simon, of 859 Dune Dr., Avalon, Saturday May 12, Ruth's sister and brother-in-law. Helen and l.ouis Rosato of Drexel Hill were their coconspirators. They sent out invitations two months early to people the Simon's hadn't seen in more than ten years. f**"

County Republican Chairman Phil Matalucci i got a letter off to President and Mrs. Reagan informing them of the event and gave Ruth and Jack advice i about amounts of i refreshments needs. Pat and Councilman Jack Fitzpatrick gave lots of help i too. I On Saturday morning, everywhere Jack went on an errand he bumped into his father-in-law and despaired of its ever being i a surprise, but when the Simons walked in 6hthe

time set, they almost went into shock to find themselves surrounded by more than 75 members of the family and close old friends. Postmaster Marvin Wells and his wife Rose were there. Guest coming farthest > was Nanette V V

Moore of Boyton Beach, Fla., and three of their grandchildren got there too. High point of the day was when the letter signed Ronald and Nancy Reagan was read. From 193$ to 1984 is a long time, but we suspect this was almost their finest hour

The S.H. Women's Civic Club is holding a fashion show at the club at noon. Sunday. June 3. They're calling it Past and Present and stylish models will be wearing chic examples .from both periods. Catering for an exotic brunch will be done by Karen Andrus of Creative Catering. Marjorie (Mrs. James) Otton will do the commentary for the glamorous summer clothing from Josie Rich's Sea Gull shop and Janet Vance wifl comment on clothes from the past. The swinging Stone Harbor Seniors' orchestra will provide the musical accompaniment for the stunning models. Sounds like a very different type of fashion show. For reservations call Mary Coffee at 368-1589. On Saturday, June 2, the Stone Harbor Lions Club Ladies Auxiliary will be holding one of its fabulous Annual Pancake Breakfasts at Uncle Bill's Pancake House. 304 96th St., Stone Harbor. Starting at 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. you'll be served mouth-watering pancakes with bacon or sausage, juice and coffee for a pittance. This is all due to the generosity of Bill Donohue and his wife and it benefits the Helen Diller Vacation Home for the Blind. Joanne Willis, wife of builder Gregory Willis and Ceil Napoleon, wife of Dr. John Napoleon of CMCH. are always in char,ge of this festive day. You (11 see everyone you knowj on the island there The auxiliary is on hand to greet and seat the patrons and Mrs Donohue handles the cash register WE STOPPED to admire a Peace Rose Bush outside the Rose and Petal Flower and Gift Shop at 9721 2nd Ave the other day and saw a familiar face inside It belonged to Diane Bonelli. whom we came to know well when she worked at the Golden Inn We stopped to say "Hello'' and found that she and her mother, Mildred Tray, have opened the new shop together. Diane told us she had been looking for a good place to turn her hobby of collecting orchids into a business for two years. As she was driving by she saw the vacant store and thought "That's a good location". When she saw the inside she was convinced. She talked to her mother, who has run a gift shop for 20 years, and they decided to go into business together It was a real case of serendipity. With her knowledge of flowers and Mildred's business acumen they have something great going for both of them. The orchid plants are the most / exciting thing, closely » followed by an infinite variety of African violets. They also have cut flowers

-■ and arrangements. They day we stopped they were busily making 50 orchid corsages for * a firemen's dinner. Diane told me. That's a great suirt for a new business. WENT TO a real 'r smasheroo of a cocktail j party on May 20 given jointly by Dottie Evoy. Be j Shissler and Bette White. , They held it at the i Whitebrier a^d they must ; have an in with Manager [ Joe Brophy. Never, but never, have we tasted such hors d'oeuvres! Most people pigged out on the stuffi ed mushrooms which suited your reporter and ' her spouse beautifully. For thfc first time we had more clams casino than ; even we could eat. It was also the first chance to see i many of the snow birds we've missed. We also had a chance to talk to the S.H Seniors who ^ook the bus tour to „hfner Harbor. Baltimore, last weekend. They raved about it but ' were surprised when told not to leave their Best Western Hotel after dark. Makes "Those little town blues" disappear in a hurry, doesn't it? They were delighted to find a bottle of good wine per guest when they returned from the Greek restaurant most of them went to for dinner. Understand there was a nightie party (rather than pa jama > in one of the rooms and Ann Allen's outfit won best-dressed. Very^ chic nightie and negligee plus golf socks ! HAVE YOU tried the newEgg Roll House at 281 96th St.? If not and you enjoy Chinese food, you must. We go bananas for oriental food and were among the first to try it. They were obviously caught unaware of the crowd they would at tract at once, so everybody in the family is pitching in to help the new owner, Jason Hsieh. His brother-in-law is Dn John Wang. the pediatrician -from CMC^K^tjote wife, j Min Wang and her daughter were helping out the' night we were there. We were also surprised to le . n that we'll soon be neighbors on Acorn Lane if all goes well Jason was fortunate in getting an excellent chef. Havi-Ming Mu. He worker for years as chef for the xhinese Ambassador Wellington Koo when »he was China's representative to the * United Nations Incidentally, the Ambassador is now 97 years old Jason's brother Gino Hsieh

manages the Harbour Beach Motor Lodge in Avalon. St. Raymond # Parish in Villas held a May Procession Sunday. May 20. and the Dedication and Blessing of Our Lady of Life Shine in tribute to the memory of the Rev. James L. Ronan. Father Ronan served as Associate Pastor of St. Paul's R.C. Church in Stone Harbor before becoming pastor of St. Raymond's. It is a beautiful quiet spot with a Madonna and Ctjild in the center, imported from Italy, and a twotiered fountain off to the ^ right. More than 200attencfed the ceremonies, in- « eluding Father Ronan's sister Gertrude, who came from New York for the oc- C casion. Fourth Degree Color Corps of the Knights of Columbus was present for thp ceremony conducted by trie Rev. Monsignor William Reynolds. The Shrine is located at 23, E. Hudson Ave., ViUfiS It's a lovely place to visit and a •fnost fitting tribute to a man who loved God and the beautiful above all. WE HAVE told you about # the megatalented deLaurentis family of 10901 2nd Ave. before but we - have just learned that Marcelle and Ray's musical abilities have been passed on to their adorable granddaughter. Amber. rr^She is a child prodigy at 11. On May 8 she appeared with the Philadelphia Orchestra as piano soloist. For this she had to memorize a 38-page Tchaikovsky work. She had previously appeared with the* Pittsburgh Symphony arid she played without a quiver Her grandparents are bursting at the seams with pride, but we had to pry this news out of Grandma Marcelle. Two of our grandsons "J live in the Poconos. where it is always cool in summer. Therefore, when present 4ime rolls around we # generally send sweaters or swed&hirts. Stopped in at the Happy Hunt. 9819fl>ttd Ave. run by Joan Berkey] and she has the niftiest con lection of originals we've seen We asked if they were made to her order but she gfves all credit to gifted young painters who work for her and says she never knows what will show up. except for sizes of course, until she sees tbem These are not confined to (Page 45 Please)

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