‘They Prove Small-Town Democracy Produces Results When It Hits Hard Review Of Year Shows Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Company Has Done Inspiring Job For Community This is a story of community achievement, a story of small-town democracy in high-geared action. This is the story of the Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Company. Just a year ago five men sat in the dingy frame building where the borough kept its fire engine and studied what civic neglect had done to a once-flourishing volunteer fire depart- ment. There was about $50 in the treas- ury, but there were debts against that sum. Nobody had been keep- ing the minutes lately, probably because of the slim turnout at meetings. The building and the equipment needed attention. There was no accurate record of who had paid dues and who had not. It was a pretty grim picture the five men faced and the easiest thing to do was to say “Well, if the com- munity isn’t interested, why should we worry?” They weren't that kind of men. With a little mild profanity and a lot of determination, they tack- led the job of injecting new life into the sick fire company. First, they tried education. They sponsored a local observance of Fire Prevention Week, during which they held fire drills at the schools, dis- played the equipment, brought the oldest fire engine in America to town as part of an exhibit of obso- lete fire-fighting equipment and in- vited the community to a free mov- ing picture which exposed fire haz- ards. Members Mobilized At the same time they launched a membership drive and in a little more than a week enlisted about 150 new members. From that start the firemen gain- ed increasing momentum. They tested the equipment and discover- ed just what they could expect of it. They painted the interior of the fire house, including the stove and the siren, and sponsored a class which earned diplomas in fire- fighting for those members who were interested. They wrote and produced a home talent play which, after all expens- es had been paid and the big cast had been feted, netted them a profit of about $450. By this time the original group of five had grown to a hardhitting core of 25 or more who were en- thusiastic about the way things were going. Ta Revise Old System They decided it was unfair to main- tain the company by centributions from generous citizens, while less public-spirited residents rode along free, so they sought a plan to share the cost of maintenance among all those who benefit. They went first to Dallas Borough council with their story and receiv- ed a promise of a $300 yearly ap- propriation, in addition to council’s customary help in providing light, fuel, quarters for the truck and compensation insurance. On the heels of that windfall came a promise of similar coopera- tion from Dallas Township. Then the firemen contracted to protect Jackson Township, and received a $100 donation from the supervisors there. Just a few months ago the supervisors of Lehman Township studied the matter carefully and then authorized the Dallas firemen to protect Lehman, under an ar- rangement similar to that entered into by the other communities. But the firemen were not resting on their laurels. No sooner had they received the promise of municipal co-operation than they set out to prove that they were eager to do a good job. They took the equipment into = = RIPLEY’S PUBLICITY FOR NOTHOFFS BRINGS HEAVY MAIL TO LAKE HOUSEHOLD Ever since Mrs. Jack Nothoff of Harvey's Lake made Robert E. Ripley’s “Believe It Or Not” several weeks ago because she had given birth to two babies within eight months the Not- hoffs’ mail has been unusually heavy. Letters have come from as far away as Louisville, Ky., and Mr. Nothoff received one from an old friend from Hones- dale he hadn’t seen in 11 years. The story of the short span of time between the two births was carried in The Post at the time. The second baby, pre- maturely born, was kept in an incubator at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital for some time. 8 neighboring townships for demon- strations. They went from house to house, distributing cards which instruct house-holders how to sum- mon the company, and explaining how the firemen respond to calls. They even started, with WPA help, a survey of water sources throughout this area. When it is completed it will give the fire com- pany a card file system which will list farms, describe the buildings, locate the wells, creeks or cisterns nearby and show the nearest route from the fire house to that farm. Zoning Entire Area — a8 In addition, the firemen will have a master map of the area, carefully zoned, so the truck can respond without any loss of time to a call from any of the four towns now protected by the company. There are other things the fire- men have accomplished in the last year—such as the insurance policy each member now receives—and there are a number of projects un- der way—such as the move to se- cure fireplugs for Dallas Borough. ough. 4 Perhaps the most tangible evi- dence of the year’s gains is the fig- ure in the company’s bank book, which shows a balance of about $1,000. That was the account that had about $50 in it last summer. But the best product of the year’s effort is the look on the faces of the men who turn out for the meet- ings on the second and fourth Fri- day of every month. There's never a very big crowd out, but those who come confess that they have no more fun anywhere else. Partly, they're referring to the good-na- tured banter and ribbing which is a part of every meeting, but most of the excitement comes from working harmoniously with other men to build something valuable for their community. No Fuehrer ordered these men to organize. They wear whatever col- or shirts they like. They don’t “Heil” President Ralph Eipper. They represent a variety of religious, po- litical creeds and nationalities, bunched under the general head of “American”, and what they have done is proof that Americans can still work together without having anyone push them around. It’s easier to laugh at summer heat if you look and feel crisply fresh. An abundance of daintily laundered clothes is a priceless asset for any wardrobe. Let us solve your summer laundry problems —beautifully and economically. You'll be s surprised how little it costs to send all ‘4 of your “tubables” for our expert 4 service. On The Stop Harvey's As You L ak e Pass Highway 4 Firemen Display Their Gratitude Thank Suparvisors And Welcome New Members “When the fire siren rings at 3 a. m., these men crawl out of bed and go to put the fire out and they never ask whether it’s the home of a Republican or a Democrat, a Cath- olic, a Jew or a Protestant, a white man or a black man,” Harry L. Ohl- man told a good-sized crowd of guests and new members of Dr. Hen- M. Laing Fire Company of Dallas at its “Good Fellowship Meeting” last Friday night. Mr. Ohlman, one of the men who ishares the credit for the amazing progress of the local volunteer or- ganization in the last year, was the chief speaker at the meeting, which was planned as a gesture of ap- preciation toward municipal officials in Dallas Borough, Dallas Township, ‘Lehman Township and Jackson Township, who have given generous co-operation to the company in re- cent months. He gave an inspiring review of the company’s activities in the last year, explained some of the pro- jects it has under way now and listed a few objectives for the fu- ture. Other speakers included Fred Shouldice, Jackson Township super- visor; Charles Martin, Dallas Town- ship supervisor; Burgess Herbert A. y | MAN-MADE LIGHTNING A 5,000,000-volt man-made thunderbolt strikes a model of the World’s Fair trylon in the General Electric's Steinmetz Hall at the New York World's Fair, Smith of Dallas and Peter D. Clark, Joseph MacVeigh and Morgan Wil- cox, Dallas councilmen, all of whom pledged their continued support to the volunteer firemen. A number of new members were welcomed at a social session which followed the business meeting, when the firemen enjoyed a lunch of sandwiches and soft drink which had been prepared by a committee having as members Danny Richards, Nick Cave, and Leslie Warhola. Jurors Are Selected For September Court One woman, Dorothy Elston . of Kunkle, is among the men and wo- men from the Dallas section chos- en for service on jury during Sep- tember. The local jurors whose names were drawn are: Week of September 9: Claude H. Cooke and L. V. Lacy, Kingston Township; Dorothy Elston, Dallas Township. Week of September 16: Payne Brace, Dallas; William H. Clewell and W. H. Rerolf, Trucksville; George Shaver, Kingston Township. Week of September 23: Wesley Daddow, Dallas; Benjamin High- tower, Kingston Township. Card Of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and family wish to thank all those who assisted in any way during their recent bereavement, also those who sent flowers and loaned cars. by the actual bills of her. mately the same low can probably enjoy ern, economical serv ably similar cost. to see the PROOF! ards. $2.00 per month is all it costs But Mrs. Richards is only one of many who enjoy cool, clean, auto- | matic electric cookery at approxi- Cheap? It certainly is. And you So, regardless of what's been told you about “high cost” of cooking electrically . . . regardless of who told it to you . . . you should investi- gate and see for yourself. proven facts of how little it costs. Judge for yourself. Write, phone or stop in at our showroom TODAY! Ask School To Begin . On September4 Williammee Lists Dates For Enrolling The schools of Dallas Borough will open on Wednesday, September 4, T. A. Williammee, supervising principal, announced yesterday. Parents having children to enter the first grade are requested to en- roll them on Monday, August 26, between 1 and 3 p. m., or on Tues- day, August 27, between 2 and 3 p. m. Pupils should present birth certificates as well as vaccination Enrollment will take | place in the old building. certificates. Pupils planning to enter the 10th, 11th or 12th grades are requested to come to the office Monday morn- ing, August 26, or Tuesday morning, August 27, to make out their pro- grams. All other pupils entering the bor- ough schools for the first time should call at the office during the forenoon of August 26 or August 27 Other pu-. pils will enroll on the first day of | Park, Harvey's and present credentials. school. 34) 0 Per Month IS ALL IT COSTS FOR £2. COOKERY | H ERE'S a definite proof of the true cost of cooking electrically, backed Mrs. Mary Rich- cost. this truly mod- ice at a reason- Get the | heat. Dems’ Row Chief To Visit Valley Flynn To Attend State Gathering August 23 With all sixty-seven of Pennsyl- vania’s counties represented by a delegate enrollment already exceed- ing 1500 and giving promise of pass- ing the 2000 mark, the State Con- vention of the Young Democrats of Pennsylvania, opening in Wilkes Barre on August 23, will be the most important political concession ever made to Northeastern Penn- sylvania. The State Dinner will be held at 6:30 on August 24 in Hotel Sterling. National Democratic Chairman Edward Flynn, successor to Post- master General Farley in Admini- stration prestige will be here. So will U. S. Senators and Congress- men of great reputation. In all, the record-breaking attendance and its bearing on the presidential cam- paign' will make Wyoming Valley the cynosure for observers of the national scene. will be spent for room rent in Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Scranton, Hazleton, and the Dallas region fa- vored for escape from the Summer More thousands of dollars will be used for delegate pleasure |and for entertainment of important | national figures. . Industrial and business leaders will take advantage of the occa- sion to impress upon national lead- ers and Administration spokesmen the opportunity to assist the an- thracite region with war and pre- paredness orders. Which means '| central Wilkes-Barre and strategic points throughout the valley will be selected for display of products that can be afforded here at great advantage to the nation. Photo Of School Stage Gets Wide Publicity | A photograph of the electric cooking equipment displayed on the stage of Dallas Borough high school for the cooking school of Luzerne County Gas & Electric Corp. last June appears in the current issue of The UGI Circle, a magazine pub- lished by the United Gas Improve- iment Co. The picture was taken by Del Wolever, sales representative for the Dallas area and who, with Mrs. Bertha Phillips Howe, home econ- omist, planned the series of cooking schools which were held here last Spring. The photograph will give Dallas publicity throughout the Mid- dle Atlantic and New England states. DeRemer Reunion Sat. The annual reunion of the DeRe- mer family will be held at Lords Lake, Saturday, August 17. 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