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DALLAS POST, DALLAS, PA, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1931
The Dallas Post
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Established 1889
Published by
THE DALLAS POST, INC.
Publication. Office
Lehman Avenue, Dallas, Pennsylvania
H. W. Risley..Mng. Editor and Treas.
Member
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Pennsylvania % Newspaper
. Publishers Association.
Member Circulation ‘Audit Bureau.
Member American Press Asseclation.
: THE DALLAS POST is a youthful
weekly rural suburban newspaper,
owned, edited and operated by young
men interested in the development of
the great rural-suburban regien of
Luzerne county and in the attainment
of the bighest ideals of journalism.
Thirty-one surrounding communities
contribute weekly articles to THE
POST and have an interest in its ed-
ftorial policies. THE POST is truly
“more than a newspaper, it is a com-
munity institution.”
Congress shall make no law * x x
abridging the freed om of speech, or of
Press.—From the first amendment to
the Constitution of the United tSates.
Subscription, $2.00 Per Year.
(Payable in Advance)
THE DALLAS POST PROGRAM
The Dallas Post will lend its sup-
port and offers the use of its columns
to all projects which will help this
community and the great rural-subur-
ban territory which it serves to at-
tain the foliowing major improve-
ments: :
1. Municipal lighting plant.
A free library located in the Dallas
region.
Better and adequate street lighting
in Trucksville, Shavertown, Fern-
brook and Dallas.
Sanitary sewage disposal system
for Dallas.
Closer co-operation between Dallas
borough and surrounding town-
ships.
Consolidated high schoo’s and bet-
ter co-operation between those thai
now exist.
The appointment of a shade tree
commission to supervise the pro-
tection and see to the planting of
shade trees along the streets Jf
Dallas, Shavertown, Trucksville
and Fernbrook.
The formation of a Back Meuntain
Clup.made up of Tlsiness men and
AOine owners interested in the de-
velopment of a community con-
sciousness in Dallas, Trucksville,
Shavertown and Fernbrook.
A modern eoncrete highway lead-
ing from Dal'.as and connecting the
Sullivan Trail at Tunkhannock.
The elimination of petty politics
from Dallas borough council and
all school boards in the region
covered by THE DALLAS POSN
‘Adequate water supply for fire
protection. .
{And all other projeets which he'p
to make the Back Mountain section
a better place to live in.
COMPETITION
ompetition strikes all types of busi-
. “A few days ago the writer heard
manager of a local cemetery com-|
in that “business isn’t as good as it|
ged to be. before so many cemeteries
opened up in the back mountain
We had neve before looked
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region.”
GOING BACK TO THE FARM
We have been hearing for many
years about the movement from the
farm to the village and the city. Com-
mentators who have let their imagina-
tions roam have pictured a future
civilization for America in which there
will be no rural life at all. Everybody
will live in cities, and food will be
produced by chemical processes in
factories to which these city dwellers
will go every day to work. Light and
sunchine and ventilation and exercise
and all of the other essentials of health
will be provided, according to these
dreamers, by artificial means devised
by engineers.
As a matter of cold fact, it turns
out that the tide of migration from the
farm to the municipality has been
slackening for many years, and now
has definitely turned in the other di-
rection. For the first time in twenty
years the records of the United States
Department of Agriculture show that
there was a gain in farm population
during 1930. There are 208,000 more
people living on the farms than there
were a year ago. One reason for this
is that life on the farm is more com-
fortable and less strenuous than it used
to be. The average farmer is no
longer isolated from the world. Most
farms today have electric light and
power ,access to communities in every
direction over good roads, and auto-
mobiles with which to go to town to
see the movies or take part in social
gatherings. Most of the farmers who
haven't already got radio sets will soon
have them, while the telephone. now
almost universal, brings the whole
country within speaking distance.
The commercial farmer—the farmer
who makes a business of farming—has
been affected by the present wave of
econontic depression even more than
the manufacturer. But the great ma-
jority of small farmers, with whom
life on the farm is more a mode of liv-
ing than it is an industry, are the peo-
ple in America who have suffered
least by reason of the 2-onomic slump.
The drought, to be sure, has hit hun-
dreds of thousands of these, dsut the
drought hasn’t been universal, and in
the sections where nature has not in-
terfered there seems to be little doubt
that the greatest security and content
ment to be found anywhere in the
United States is found on the nation’s
one-family farms.
That sense of security, of having a
piece of solid ground under one’s feet
from which at least a living can be ob-
tained by whoever is willing to work,
is doubtless the reason why, in a sea-
son of widespread industrial unemploy-
ment there has been what amounts al-
most to a rush of migration back to
| the farm. And it seems to us that the
unemployed industrial workers who
have removed themselves- and their
ing them to his local investors:
That is an example not only of the
kind of information which the United
States Government, through the De-
partment of Commerce, supplies
business and industry, but it is also any
example of the international interde-}
pendence of all business. We cannot
put any kind of a wall, tariff or other,
around the United States. There is
hardly a ‘sale over the counter in a
to
upon the commerce and industry of
some remote comer of the world.
Every time you buy a chocolate nutbar
or a chocolate soda, you are contribut-
ing to the proseprity of Ecuador and
other nations where the cacao tree
grows. And this makes it possible for
the people of Ecuador to buy our au-
tomobiles and radio sets and sewing
machines.
fact, that it is not always possible to
tell American business from the busi-
ness of some other country. The Prince
of Wales recently attended an exhibit
of British products in Argentina, in
which many of the articles were made
in British factories which are owned by
American capital, and whose products
are of American invention and design.
This country is manufacturing artificial
silk for the whole world, in factories
most of which are owned by Germans.
The product goes on the records as
American, but the profits go to Ger-
many and come back to us in the form
of payments on the war debt.
It is a very common thing to hear
people say they are not interested in
It
however, that those who will succeed
most conspicuously and rapidly in the
world of business and industry are
those who do take the trouble to keep
themselves informed about the rela-
tions of each corner of the world to
all the other corners.
international affairs. is certain,
LETTERS....
TO THE
....EDITOR
Editor, Dallas Post,
Dallas, Pa.
Dear Sir:
In the name of the Wyoming Valley |
Girl Scouts I want to thank you for
your kindness in so generously grant-
ing us space in your newspaper for
the “Festival of Youth,” recently pre-
sented by the local Girl Scouts.
‘We sincerely appreciate your splen-
did co-operatjon which helps us greatly
in furthering Girl Scouting in the Val-
ley.
Very truly yours,
EDNA R. REESE,
Director.
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Mrs. Wesley Cease and daughter,
Estella, and Mrs. Otis Rood, of Sha~
vertown, accompanied Mr. and Mrs.
E. M. Tripp, of Forty Fort, on a trip
to eGttysburg last Saturday.
J. W. Davenport and J. H. LaBar,
who have been seriously ill at their
homes, are somewhat improved.
The Ladies’ Aid Society is making
plans for their regular Memorial Day
chicken dinner. More announcements
will be made later.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. LaBar visited
the latter's parents at Larksville on
Sunday.
-QOrange-
The choir of the Courtdale church
Doodle Town,” in the Orange parish
house on Friday night, May 15. Ad-
mission, adults, 35¢; children, 15¢c. Re-
freshments will be served immediately
afterwards.
=Huntsville-
Mrs. Clarence Elston, Correspondent
Church services at the M. E. church
on Sunday. Morning worship, 9:30 A.
M.; Sunday school, 10:30 A. M.; Ep-
| worth: League, 6:45.
Christian Church. Morning worship,
9:30 A. M.; Sunday school, 10:30 A.
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families from the congested 1g strain]
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at the cemetery proposition this
angle. In fact we were not much in-
terested in cemeteries except when he
had to walk through one at night.
~ But since we heard the remark of
the cemetery manager and since we
have watched as- high as six funeral
processions pass through Dallas in a
day, we have come to the conculsion
that it is high time somebody took an
interest in the further development of
_ cemeteries in this region if for no other
reason than the protection of those
already in operation here.
o__ For the time being let us forget the
Pss in taxes to the townships of the
back mountain region from good tax-
able farms which are now untaxable
cemeteries. Let us forget that there
are nine cemeteries within three miles
of Dallas and that some of the most
‘beautiful locations for streets and
hotises are now turned into cemeteries.
For the moment let us consider the
mental effect which six funerals a day
has on most of us. Is there any rea-
son why this entire region should be-'
come the burial ground for Wyoming |
Valley? Is there any need for mor |
cemeteries in this region? There will
be more unless some action is taken
to prevent their further development
here.
Not long ago THE DALLAS POST
a brochure calling at-
tention to the merits of the back
mountain region and listing its many
advantages, its business establishments
and industrial opportunities. We were
tempted to include that there were
nine beautiful cemeteries in the re-
gion. Then we came to the conclusion
that no live advertising manager would
ted in the cemeteries.
centers to the healthfy the
farm, have displayed a high degree of
prudence and intelligence.
OUR WORLD-WIDE TIES
A banker in a small Ohio town sent
a telegram the other day to the United
States Department of Commerce in
Washington asking this question:
“Do the slaughter houses of Antio-
chia make a profit?”
Within twenty-four hours the banker
had‘on his desk a complete report of
the earnings, over a period of years, of
the municipally owned abattoirs of ‘the
State of Antioquia, in the Republic of
Colombia, South America.
“The Department had been prepared
for months to answer just that ques-
tion,” Dr. Julius Klein, Assistant Sec-
retary of Commerce, told a luncheon
gathering in Washington the other day. |
Through its commercial agents in Co-|
lombia it knew that an issue of Coloni-|
bian government bonds was about to]
be offered in the American money |
market. and that the security behind
these bonds was all of the government
owned public utilities in the State of
Antiochia, which include, besides elec-
tric light, gas and water works, the
public abattoirs. The bond issue had
been sold in Wall Street, and the Wall
Street bankers had apportioned the
bonds out through their correspondent
banks, and the Ohio banker wanted to
satisfy himself of the value of the se-
curity back of the bonds before offer
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CONSTABLE SALE
May 18, 19931 10:00 A. M. |
Premises of George Nesgoda
Dallas R. D. No. 4 (Road Lehman to
Ceasetown)
hold Goods, Chickens, Ducks, Geese.
CURTIS ANDERSON, Constable. A
Mrs. Nettie Rogers has returned
from the General hospital and is re-
covering from an operation.
Mrs. Annie Rogers has returned to
her home at Rohersburg after caring
for her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Rogers.
Ransom Hoover is recovering from
an attack of the grippe.
It is too bad that the flowers and
plants are stolen and destroyed from
the cemetery at Lehman. Something
ought to be done to stop it.
Marion Hoover has returned
school after a week’s illness.
The following were guests at the
Ransom Hoover residence on Sunday:
Mr. and Mrs. Anson Singer, of Scran-
ton; James Parked and Lillian Lang-
ing, of Edwardsviile; John and Her-
and Mr. Bellas, of Beau-
to
man Derby
mont.
—Maple Grove-
Dora C. Davenport, Correspondent
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Christian Endeavor, 6:30 A. P.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kostenbauder
will entertain the Adult Bible Class ox
TuesdaiT evening at 8.
The Ladies’ Aid Society will meet
at the M. E. church next Thursday for
their all-day and
Dinner will be served by Mrs. Harry
Mrs. Harry Randall and
Mrs. Lee Earl. Everybody welcome.
Mrs. Clarence Elston entertained the
Woman's Home Missionary Society on
Thursday. Miss Jane Keener had
charge of the lesson and Mrs. W. G.
Laidler the enigmas. The next meet-
fing will be at the home of Mrs. A. J.
Hadsall. Mrs. H. A. Randall will have
charge of the lesson and Miss Jane
Keener the enigmas. Those present
were: Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. J. A.
meeting quilting.
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(Rogers, Mrs. A. J. Hadsall, Mrs. Al-
bert Perrego, Grace Perrego, Mrs. W.
G. Laidler, Mrs. H. A. Randall, Mrs.
George Ide, Mrs. Fred Riley, Miss Jane
Keener, Miss Nora Mae Brown, Mrs.
0. 1. Harvey, Harold Elston and Mrs.
Clarence Elston.
Miss Ruth May Hazel entertained
Mr. and Mrs. William Hezel at dinner
on Sunday.
Mrs..G. A. Learn attended the fun-
sral of Mrs. Smith at Wyoming on
i Saturday.
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Miss Betty -Bertram is recovering
‘rom a recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bulford re-
| tently visiter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Riley,
| ¢f Dallas.
Sunday school, May 17, at 10 A. M. |
Regular preaching service by pastor, |
Rev. C. B. Henry, at 11 o'clock.
Walter E. Roberts, of West Pittston, |
Mr,
spent Saturday with his parents, |
and Mrs. R. G. Roberts.
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Moyer enter-
tained on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Kyttle, of Plymouth.
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Bronson had as
their guests last Sunday: Mr, and Mrs.
Ned VanHorn and family, of Dallas,
and Mr. and Mrs. William hitesell
of Meeker.
Miss Phoebe Lamoreux is able to be
(ut again after being ill
The following gathered at the home
¢ Miss Ruth May Hazel for a six
¢clock dinner on Friday to wish her
¢ happy birthday: Mrs. Fred Riley,
Tora, May Brown, Elizabeth Brecken-
Ndge, ‘Alice Brown, Mr. and Mrs. O.
1. Harvey, of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs.
Gustav R. Splitt, children, Helen ana
burwood, of Jackson; David Ross, of
Vilkes-Barre: B. Frank Bulford, Mr.
31d Mrs. Clarence Elston and son,
Farold.
will present a musical comedy, “Hinky :
—Jackson-
Mrs. Gus Splitt, Correspondent
Church services at the Jackson M.
E. church will be as follows, Sunday,
May 17: Sunday school, 2 P. M.;
church service, 3 P. M. Rev. Dr. Latt,
District Superintendent of Wpyoming-
Conference will preach.
Mrs. Dora Rice visited Mr. and Mrs.
Jasper Case on Sunday.
Phyllis Bailey spent the week-end
with Mrs. Sarah Ashton.
Mrs. Jerry Kester and son, Carol,
visited Mrs. Corey Smith on Sunday.
The Jackson Ladies’ Aid Society will
hold an ice cream social on Wednes-
day ‘evening, May 20.
candy will also be sold.
welcome.
The game between Jackson and
Kingston baseball teams on Sunday
‘afternoon resulter in a score of 9-1 in
avor o the Jackson nine.
Home-inave
Everybody
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Adda Garinger, Correspondent
Mary Mahon, be-
tween act of play, “Beccas Triumph,”
Beaumont auditorium; Friday evening,
May 22. Admission, 35¢c and 20c.
Alderson lost one of its most es-
teemed residents on Thursday in the
passing of Charles W. Ransom, 75, who
died at the home of his sister, Mrs. A.
J: “Uncle Charlie,” as he
wonder dancer,
Garinger.
|son for over twenty years, and his
| pleasing
personality won ée.xy fricaasy |
eSpeciully among the young folks. He
{attended the Alderson M. E. church.
! Besides his sister he is survived by a
brother, George, in Blissfield, Mich.
Another brother, C. P. Ransom, pre-
ceded him in death three weeks ago.
Several nieces and nephews also sur-
The funeral was held from the
home of Mrs. A. J. Garinger on Sun-
day afternoon at 2, Nephews of Mr,
Ransom were pall bearers. Lyman
Hausch and Ross aGringer carried the
flowers. Rev. W. S. York officiated.
Mrs. James R. Oliver, of Dallas, sang
two numbers, “Crossing the Bar” and
“Abide With Me.” Interment was in
Ceasetown cemtery.
Mrs. Adra S. Adams, of Camden, N.
J., spent a few days last week with
friends here.
Adda Garinger attended the forty-
ninth annual convention of the Luzerne
County Sabbath School Association at
Hazleton on Tuesday and Wednesday
last week,
Friends and neighbors of
Kitchen are pleased to see him at home
vive.
Sterling
and well again.
Mr. and Mrs, A. K. Harvey and fam-
Amos Kitchen.
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Conden and
family and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Con-
den and family spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. William Conden,
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Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Austin, of John- |
Ison City, N. Y., spent Sunday with the
|1atter’s mother, Mrs. A. J. aGringer.
We notjce that the beautiful spring
weather has caused several of the Al-
derson mermen to try the temperature
of Old Harvey's. How's the water,
boys? 2
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Mary Mahon, wonder dancer, be-
tween act of play, “Beccas Triumph,”
Beaumont auditorium, Friday evening,
was familiarly called, resided in Alder- |
ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
-Kunkle-
Drama, “Beccas Triumph,” Beau-
mont Auditorium, Friday evening,
May 22, 1931. Admission, 35¢ and 20c.
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Miers and daugh-
ters, Amy Lou and Christine, of
Moorestown, N. J., spent the week-end
with the former's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. M. C. Miers. Mrs. Miers and chil-
dren remained for a longer visit, while:
Mr. Miers spent a few! days at Scran-
ton and Carbondale on his work as
engineer for the American Telegraph
& Telephone Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Moore spent
Sunday with Miss Frances Brace, of
Mt. Zion.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Landon, of King-
ton, and Mr. and Mrs. George Landon
were callers at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Shoemaker on Synday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Price and
daughters, Florence and May, called
on Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kunkle and
family Sunday.
Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Conden attend-
ed the funeral of Mrs. Robert Eaton,
of Orange, on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Conden enter-
tained on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jacob:
Conden and sons, Merle and Elwood,
and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conden and
children, Lois, William ad Clarice.
Mrs. Alex Johnson, of Dallas, spent
Mrs. J. S.
Sunday with her sister,
| Runkle,
| Mr. and Mrs. Fred Makinson, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Makinson and Nellie
| Makinson, of Forty Fort; Mr.and Mrs.
Stanley Duxiand and Mrs Etta Koch-
er, of Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Dewitt and children, Doris, Warren,
Paul and Carl, and Mrs. Hattie De-
witt, of - Mt. were callers:
at the Olin Kunkle home on Sunday
Greenwood,
afternoon. 2
Mrs. Jefferson Miers, who is the
guest of Mrs. M. C. Miers, spent Tues-
day afternoon with Mrs. Russell Miers.
Himmler Theatre
THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
“New Moon”
—WITH—
LAWRENCE TIBBET
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
“Desert Vengence”
WITH
BUCK JONES
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
“Finn & Haddie”
WITH
MITZI GREEN
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
x we ° > 9%
Conquering Horde
—WITH—
RICHARD ARLEN
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May 22. Admission, 385¢ and 20c¢.