TELEPHONE SE ;! | YOUR NEWS ITEMS TO DALLAS 300 Than A Newspaper, A Community: Institution J 0B PRINTIN G COSTS LESS AT THE DALLAS POST DALLAS F PA., FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1933. | OF The Week s news of er in- terest, reviewed for Post readers. MEANS Gaston B. Means, notorious secret agent during the Harding administra- tion, told wild tales of his experiences in searching for the Lindbergh baby put a jury found him and Norman T. Whitaker, attorney, guilty of conspir- acy to defraud Mrs. Evalyn Walsh ~ McLean of $35,000. Mrs. McLean had given the money to Means to be used in negotiating for the return of the ‘baby last year before it was discov- ered, dead. AS SHIRTS Into Wyoming Valley this week came organizers for the Khaki Shirts, -anxious to enroll local men in their ‘military organization which is anti- Communistic, favors better govern- “ment. Leader of ‘the Khaki Shirts is Art J. Smith, Shamokin native, who entered army service at 14, has serv- ed under 11 governments, including China not, so long ago under General Chang. Rey BOGUS Around Wilkes-Barre went Virgil Sandellin, Norfolk, Va., this week, of- fering (and selling) metal disks. He said they were “California Gold” pieces, rare and valuable. Enough ~ people,including several bank employ- es, believed him to make it profitable, then police swooped down on him, took Sandellin and his “rare” coins to jail. fa HIBBEN President-Emerritus John Grier \ Hibben, Woodrow Wilson’s successor ~at Princeton University, was killed on Tuesday when the automobile he was driving swerved in front of and was struck by a beer truck. It was be- lieved Dr. Hibben had suffered a stroke while driving. PEACE Waiting for Hitler's declaration on ‘arms, President Roosevelt released an unprecedented “message to fifty-four nations of the world calling for prac- tical measures of disarmament and warning that if any nation hinders or handicaps the move the world will know where the responsibility for failure lies. RUSSIA Early recognition of Soviet Russia was forecast because President Roose- velt, in addressing his peace message to the nations of the world, included ‘Russia.’ «communication had been established between an American President and Moscow officialdom since President ‘Wilson's message to the Congress of Soviet in March, 1918. ) OUSTED So often have Hanover township of- ficials been removed from office it is no longer a novelty. This. week four «commissioners from Hanover were re- moved from office by President Judge W. S. McLean, charged with neglect ‘of duties, illegal disbursement of funds © and general malfeasance. : QUAKES Two sharp earthquakes, hours apart and centered far from each other, shook San Francisco and Los Angeles this week. Residents, remembering ithe recent disaster at Long Branch, ran from their homes, clocks stopped, plaster cracked, goods tumbled from store shelves, but neither shock caus- ed more than minor damage. fomtumereveis SLEUTH Leo Smith, Philadelphia detective, Saw a prisoner escape from a police- man on Tuesday, dashed after the fu- gitive. “Sock” went Smith's blackjack against the fugitive’s head. Smith saw his prisoner's face. It was Wilbur Felmuth, who Smith had not’ seen since both were schoolboy pals. ISRAEL On the burial robe of an Indian he found in the Sierra Madre Mountains, 300 miles below the Mexican border, Paxson C. Hayes, Los Angeles archi- tect found strange ° hieroglyphics which he believes definitely connects prehistoric inhabitants of Mexico with «one of the lost tribes of Israel. \ MITCHELL Charles E. Mitchell was character- ized byhis attorney this week, as a “big fish” brought to trial on an in- «come tax violation charge to appease “mob psychology”. REICH Adolph Hitler's long-awaited declar- ation on Germany's arms policy came Wednesday, but it lacked the fire the world had expected. “Handsome Ad- olph” denied the Reich hopes for war, promised full co-operation with Pre- sident Roosevent’s plan. VETS Wading through ankle-deep mud, Mrs, Franklin D. Roosevelt went to the .camp of the bonus army at Wash- ington this week, inspected the facili- ties and was cheered enthusiasticallys by the men. JAPS While the world was talking about peace, Japan pushed onward this week ‘info Chinese territory. Pleas for as- surance that no nation will cross the boundaries of another country fell on holding 3,000 square miles of territory below the Great ‘Wall in China. It was the first time direct: Farmers Await Reaction From New Farm Bill Measure Seeks Adjustment . Of Agricultural Prices CONSUMERS PROTECTED (Special to the Post) ve Throughout the country, and es- pecially in such sections as Dallas and vicinity, where agriculture is a basic industry, eyes are turned toward the new and revolutionary Farm Aid-In- flation bill, Leviathan of the “Brain Trust” and through which the govern- ment will attempt to offset the severe and increasing disparity between the prices of agricultural and other com- modities. One of the most stupendous pieces of legislation in the history of the world, the measure aims to establish, as rapidly as feasible but having due regard for the interest of consumers, such balance between the production and consumption of agricultural com- modities, and such marketing condi- tions as Will restore the purehasing power of farm products to the level de- sired. The legislation which applies par- ticularly to the farmer gives the Sec- retary of Agriculture power to reduce acreage or production, enter into mar- keting agreements and issue licenses for the handling of commodities. Funds will be provided by an appropriation. of $100,000,000. Because the measure has aroused such heated controversy and because it is so full of untried, new devices, its purposes and significance have been bewildering to any one not a student’ of inflation. Some of these purposes are explain- ed graphicly in the following list of questions, the answers to which have been prepared by the Office of Infor- mation, United States Department of Agriculture. General Q. Today we have want in the midst of plenty. What answer does the Farm Act make to that? A. When the farmer has not the in- come to buy from the city, the city worker loses his job and cannot buy the farmers’ products. By creation ing conditions which will help restore the ability of the farmer to buy from the city, one step will have been tdken toward doing away with want in the cities. Q. But isn’t the trouble ‘undercon- sumption rather than overproduction? A. Tt is both. Domestic consumption of. food, “however, hasn't declined as much a you might think. Even if domestic consumption were back to normal, fariners would still be pro- ducing surpluses of most stable com- modities, in addition to the heavy ex- cess stocks already on hand. Q. How do you reconcile this re- duction of production with the fact for years the U. 8S. D. A. has been urg- ing farmers to . produce more, "and showing them how to do it? A. We have urged the farmers to pro- duce more to the acre, and have urged them as individuals to reduce their acres. The present bill faces the fact that the individual farmer cannot ad- just his production intelligently unless he knows that his neighbors will do likewise. Hence the collective action proposed by the Farm Act. Q. How will this plan help the farmers? = A. Tt is designed to give them great- er income. Q. How many farmers will helped by the plan? A. When action on wheat, cotton and hogs becomes effective, perhaps 2-3 to 3-4 of the farmers will profit from greater returns. Others may be bene- fited by trade agreements. And the prices of all farm products should re- act to a rise in the prices of basic pro- ducts. Q. How much do you intend to cut down production of wheat, pork, and cotton this year?” A. We can’t tell until after public Calling these conferences will be the first step in operation under the law. Q. When will you issue the first order to farmers to cut down their ac- reage? A. We won't order farmers to cut down acreage. If we decide on that action on any crop, we will offer those farmers who do cut acreage a chance to share cash benefits. Q. When will the farmers get their money? | A. It may be worked out so- that they will get part of it before harvest time—as soon as the reduction in ac- reage has been proven. Q. Where will you get the money 4 duction? A. From taxes on the first proces- (Continued on Page’ 4.) Alumni To Give Play On May 20 Three Communities In Sponsoring Show At Dallas associations from Kingston township, Dallas township and Dallas borough high schools will sponsor |jointly the production of a play, Fix- ling it for Father, in Dallas borough high school auditorium on Friday night, May 20. The cast will be members of the Kingston township association, which recently produced the play with\ such tremendous success that the demand for a second performance was made. The cast will be the same as that which appeared in the initial perfor- mance at Kingston township. Alumni pay farmers to cut down their pro- |= Unite: IN ACCORD One of the first to praise President Roosevelt’s message appealing for a new course in interpational disarma- ‘ment was Sir Ronald Lindsay, British Ambassador to United States. Sir Ronald telephoned the President soon after the message was released. He thought the proposal was “very fine.” Scouts Promise Thrilling Show Animals and “Freaks” Be Part Of Affair Saturday To From advance reports it is evident that the “sideshow” which will be in- cidental to the animal show to be sponsored by Girl Scouts of Dallas to- morrow afternoon in the Raub hotel property will be one of the most am- azing and bewildering affairs to strike Dallag in some time. The animal show will be roid from 1:30 to 4. To defray expense the very modest registration fee of three cents will be charged by the girls. All sorts of pets are eligible for entry. There will also be ponies on which to ride and an exciting contest to de- cide which of the animals win prizes. -Though the affair is being planned by the girls, counsel is being given by Mrs. Eugene Lazarus, captain of Troop 7, and her lieutenant, Miss Ruth Hull, and by ‘Mrs. Dorothy Hull, cap-. tain of Troop 54. Prizes will be award- ed by Mrs. Roscoe Lee, a member of the camp committee. 5 Anyone desiring to enter a pet in the contest may register with Mrs. Lazarus or Mrs. Hull before tonight. re rl hn Lettie Lee Named Club President Meeting, Piefiic and Je, / Difiner x Lettie Lee was elected president and Elizabeth Love, vice-president of the Young Women's club of Dallas at a meeting held recently at the home of Miss Lettie’ Lee. Other officers elec- ted were: Marie Woolbert, treasurer, and Marion Shindel, secretary. Committee chairmen were appointed as follows: Mrs. John Durbin, mem- Mrs. Karl Kuehn, service; Mrs. Hor- old Wagner, publicity; Mrs. John Yaple and Mrs. G. K. Swartz, enter- tainment. The club plans to send a girl from the Girl Scout troop in Fernbrook and one from the troop in Dallas to the Girl Scout camp at White's Ferry this summer. Each girl will. be sent to the camp for one week. Tentative plans were discussed for a club picnic to be held sometime dur- (Continued on Page 4.) Plans Discussed For Final) Many Affairs In Tribute To Local Mothers Hundreds Attend Various Events Which Attend Mothers’ Day SPLENDID ADDRESSES An unusually large number of Moth- er and Daughter dinners and similar events which are a part of the na- tion’s annual tribute to its Mothers were held throughout this section in the last week. r pats ! Many inspiring addresses were deliv- ered and in each case success marked the efforts of the committee. the affairs held were the “following. Silver Leaf Club The Mother and Daughter dinner sponsored by the Silver Leaf club on Thursday of last week at the Kunkle Community hall was a decided suc- cess and was enjoyed thoroughly by all present, : Fifty guests were present to enjoy the attractive decorations, the tasty meal and the splendid program. The Kunkle orchestra played during din- ner. The program: Recitations, Mrs. Forrest Kunkle, Mrs. John Isaacs, Mrs. '|Olin Kunkle, Miss Frances Hess, Mrs. Leroy Hess, Mrs. William Miers, Mrs. Fred Kunkle, Eleanor Kunkle; solos Mrs. Edgar Nulton and Eleanor Sayre; songs, a quartet, having as members Mrs. Albert Kunkle, Mrs. Frank Hess, Mrs. William Brave and Mrs. William Miers. Those "attending were: Mrs. Sarah Wall of Centermoreland; Mrs. Ned Jones, Beaumont; Mrs. Ar- thur Kocher, Laketon; Mrs. Kiler Richards, Mrs. Ralph Lutes, Mrs. John Isaacs, Mrs. Ralph Elston, Dor- othy Elston, Mrs. Gideon Miller, Jean Miller, of Dallas. ts | Mrs. Charles Martin, Mrs. Edgar Nulton, Mrs. Marvin Elston, Mrs. Owen Ide, Mrs. Frank Hess, Mrs. C. W. Kunkle, Mrs. William Brace, Mrs. W. S. Kunkle Mrs. Ralph Ashbourner, Mrs. Julia Kunkle, Mrs. William Miers, Mrs. Ralph Hess, Mrs. Fred Boston. Inez Boston, Mrs. Leroy Hess, Frances Hess, Helen Hess, Emily Shoemaker. Mrs. Frank Smith, Gertrude Smith, Mrs. Clarence Roote, Mrs. Fred Kun- Kkle, Mrs. Olin Kunkle, Eleanor Kunkle, Mrs. Russell Miers, Felice Miers, Mil- dred Devans, Mrs. Albert Kunkle, Mar- ian Kunkle, Mrs.: Harold Smith, Mrs. Wheeler Kunkle, Ellen Kunkle, Mrs. Forrest Kunkle, Eleanor Sayre, Mrs. M. €. Miers, Mrs. Dewey Mitchell, Mrs. Ralph Hoyt, Edwin Shoemaker, Thomas Landon, James Miers. Shavertown Phe annual mother and daughter banquet of Shavertown M. E. church wes held on Friday night in the church parlors under auspices of the Keller Class, The affair proved delightful in {every way. Mrs. Sherman R. Schooley Iwas general chairman. Mrs. Paul Ec- skert headed the decorating committee, Mrs. Wesley Mitchell successfully ser- ved as chairman of the menu commit- tee. Mrs. Martin Porter was chairman of the program committee. The banquet tables were very Dpic- turesque, with centerpiece of Japanese Quince blossoms, and with individual carnations as favors. Pink tapers com- pleted the decorations. Mrs. Herbert Ray was song leader and Betty Wil- liams accompanist. The oldest mothers present were Mrs. W. H. Stang and Mrs. Anna Howe. The youngest mothers present were Mrs.: R. F. Husband and Mrs. Walter Cooke. The mother of largest family was Mrs. William Nich- olas. The youngest daughters present were Mary Lou Boyce and Mildred Mary Porter, The program was as follows: In- vocation, Mrs. Earnest Keller; address of welcome, Mrs. G. R. Downer; piano solo, Claire June Malkemes; vocal so- (Continued on Page 4.) Among | the’ HAS PRAISE Commendation ror rural school teachers was voiced by President T. T. Allen, of Stroudsburg Teachers’ college this week. Public school teachers in third and fourth class districts of this section rang high in the matter of college preparation, the educator said. Rural Teachers Have High Rank Educator Sees Progress I nj Preparation of Teachers Locally ‘Public school teachers in third ond fourth class districts in Luzerne Coun- ty, who are directly under the super- vision of the County Superintendent of Schools, rank high in the matter of college preparation,” according to De- partment of Public Instruction data furnished by Presidentq T. T. Allen of Stroudsburg State Teachers’ College. President ‘Allen expressed particular interest in the excellent educational status of Luzerne County, one of the largest counties in the service area of the East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. “Twenty-five and three-tenthg per cent of this group of Luzerne County teachers hold college certifi- cates as compared with an average of less than twenty-five per cent for teachers in similar positions through- out the State.” “In the matter of minimum’ training (Continued on Page 4.) Church Observes Sth Anniversary St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Marks Growth From Small Group Starting with a charter membership of 29 and without a church building, St. Paul's Luthern church of Shaver- town celebrated its Eighth anniversaty last Sunday with a membership of 136 persons. Since its organization in 1925 the congregation has grown steadily every year showing an increase in member- ship. “On March 26, 1926 the new church building was dedicated. At that time the membership was under 50. The\ property cost the congregation $25,000. And during the years the debt has been cut to $13,850. In large measure the growth of the congregation has been due to the lead- ership and work of Rev. G. Elston Ruff who during his time of service has thrown himself into the sork of building the congregation with a zeal and enthusiasm that has won him the admiration of the community as well" as his congregation, 4 Motor Club Has Fhviable Record bp Works To Make Streets And Highways Safe For Travel It is fitting thar r.uzerne county, which has a motor vehicle registration in excess: of that of any other county in Northeastern Pennsylvania, should also have an organization of motor- ists which sets the pace for other clubs erned by the individual automobile Yor the club, which is not operated, for 1 i Yowners who are members and whose tects. ‘As a unit in the international chain of American Automobile Association clubs, Wyoming Valley Motor Club is prepared to provide a hundred varied services to motorists. It furnishes an insurance policy, free owing and first aid stations, dis- a Norman Johnstone, Secretary throughout this section. Wyoming Valley Motor, Club is not the largest club in Eastern Pennsyl- vania but there is no doubt that it is one of the most aggressive and pro- gressive in the State. Nearly 4,000 motorists from Wyom- ing Valley and vicinity are members legal advice, membership in A. A. A. and Pennsylvania Motor Federation, up-to-date information on roads and tours — all for the one membership 1 fee. It offers a reward of $25 for arrest and conviction of the thief when a member's car is Stolen. It maintains a motorcycle to clean glass off streets and it has saved its members thousands of dollars in fines and costs by exposing constables. From the day of its organization, it has been working to make the streets and highways of America saf- er and to stimulate and develop those projects which are of common inter- est to motorists. From year to year, the safety activi- ties of the club have been expanded until today almost every motorist in this section has felt its influence through the medium of safety lessons and posters for schools, highway signs which are not only for the safety but for the information of motorists. Credit for all these things belongs primarily to those public-spirited men land women who are members and to profit or financial gain but is’ gov- | interest the! club promotes and pro- counts on certain automobile repairs, Recognized As One Outstanding Clubs In State Of the group of splendid men who are at the benefits which have come from the movements sponsored by the club have been enjoyed by every car own- er in Luzerne county. the head as officers and directors. But |. Board To Ask Early Payment Of State F wid Directors Of Dallas School Board TAXPAYERS LAX i ed by the delinquency of taxpayers, the. secretary of Dallas school board, at a instructed to write the State Depart- ment of Public Instruction asking that the appropriation due in August be paid earlier, By A considerable part of the meeting was devoted to checking up on de- view, toward taking steps for their collection, A Discussion was had on the tax dup- licate for the year and the secretary wag instructed to get the tax collec tor’s surety bond for the entire dup licate, Permission, was given the light com mittee to have a new inverted type o electric lamp installed in the ol buildings. Samples of the new lamp were on display at the meeting. « Announcement was made, as report- ed in last week's issue of The Post, Uthat Dr. Carol D. Champlin of depart- ment of education of* State College, will be the Commence- ment speaker at the exercises to b held June 14. The Baccalaureate ser- mon will be given in Dallas AM. £2 church on Sunday, June 11. Wanted: Another Shavertown Prepares ra Decisive Battle With Pesky Rodents Shavertown is praying for anothe Pied Piper of Hamlin to rid that com- munity of rodents whose nocturnal cern to many citizens living in the vicinity of Toby's Creek. Where the creatures come from or where they go is apparently a mystery to members of Shavertown Improvement associa- : tion who appealed to Luzerne county Farm bureau to help them out of the difficulty by conducting an extensive extermination campaign throughout the community. ; the problem with zeal say it seems im- possible to get rid ‘of the pests. The more they kill, the more they come. The real source of the evil is be- lieved to be the banks of Toby's creek where the rodents feed on re- fuse and waste materials and there have their haunts and breeding places in the walls that line the creek. AL any rate, association has taken the matter in hand and with the co-operation of the Farm Bureau and local citizens ex- 3 pects to wage a war which will have a its end in victory. last Friday night other business of; importance was also taken up. An agreement was made with ww Aw township supervisors’so that all un- employed men who are receiving help from relief agencies may work out their personal taxes on the’ roads. The committee arranging the agreement, has as its members Stanley Davis and H. W. Hall. All unemployed who owe taxes will | be registered and the list turned over to the supervisors who (will use the men as they are needed, The regis- trars for Shavertown are Messrs Hall and Davis. She Rev. F. M. Sellers, who was recently appointed pastor of Shavertown M. E. ing the World War, gave a graphic talk on; some of his experiences dur- ing those days. some of the improvements that can be obtained for the community if the citizens will co-operate. The next meeting of the. association will be held June 2 in the Shavertown | grade building. Firemen To Meet ' An important .meeting of Dr. M. Laing fire company tonight in the borough building. Henry Tm- P. G. Rimmer, President Decreasing death toll from traffic accidents is one accomplishment for which the public in general may thank the motor club. Luzerne county has a number of things of which it can be proud but it can find nothing better to boost and support than its motor club. portant business is transacted and there will be a discus- sion of several matters of unusual in- terest. SUNNY WEATHER SEES FARMERS { SPEEDING WORK Handicapped for weeks by un- seasonable weather, farmers took advantage of the last two days of pleasant weather to make up for time lost while chill rains were falling. Corn planting, which was from a. week to .ten days late, spurted ahead; planting of potatoes, which was interrupted, proceed- ed, and truck farmers especially welcomed the warm sun which will enable them to carry out their long-delayed work. The rains that were so un-- favorable for field work, how-' ever, were fine for pasture and | meadows. Some farmers say pastures were never better, Delinquent Ta axes Worry AL Due to the financial problems caris- # special meeting last Friday night, was \ linquent taxes in the borough with a Pennsylvania forays are a constant source, of con- 0 Many old timers who have tackled Shavertown - Improvement At a meeting of the association held i Loe, church, and who was an aviator dur- He also mentioned Y will be held expected to be \
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