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Waters Advocates Consolidation of
Borough and Township Districts
This has been talked about as long as I can remember and
maybe longer.
It has been actively agitated several times
and I have personally worked on it a great deal.
Heretofore
the proposition has always fallen flat due to these conditions:
(a) the problem . is
which is seldom understood by
those working on it; (b) although
existing municipal lines are to be
disregarded in the actual operation
of the schools they must be ob-
served in paying the bills; (c)
proponents always start out on the
untrue assumption that anything
bigger is always better; (d) there
is a wide divergence among the
districts in their relative number
of pupils to be served, transporta-
tion
expense required, accum-
mulated assets including buildings
and equipment, debts, income
sources ‘such as property valuation
and per capita taxpayers, public
demands, and interests of the
people that must be served.
The present trend toward con-
solidation of school facilities re-
ceived its best start in sparsely
populated areas in the flat country
‘of the west. It was the only way
that schools could be provided
there. It is being promoted here
now allegedly as a means of econ-
omy and to promote efficiency.
Neither of these objectives can be
assured automatically by simply
consolidating. Undoubtedly there
would be some advantages effected
by some consolidation, the prin-
cipal questions being how large an
area and what types of schools
should be consolidated and where
should they be located.
Statis Objectives
Unless changed in the last two
years the present state standards
for consolidating schools contem-
plate these objectives:
(a) full use of existing facilities
unless unsuitable; (b) school cen-
ters located near centers of popu-
lation to keep transportation costs
at a minimum; (c)' pupils not to
walk more than a mile and a half
to and from school, or ride on a
school bus more than one hour
each morning and evening; (d)
elementary schools, grades 1 to 6
inclusive with a minimum of 180
pupils with six teachers; (e) junior-
senior high schools, grades 7 to
12 inclusive, with, a minimum of
350 pupils; (f) junior high schools,
grades 7-8-9, minimum 350 pupils;
(g) senior high schools, grades 10-
11-12, minimum 450 pupils. For
all schools larger enrollment may
be more flexible but is not always
advantageous unless large enough
to justify additional teaching units.
Proponents of one big high
school for up to ten districts ignore
completely (a), (b), and (c) in
the above paragraph.
Frequently those discussing
school matters get so interested
in discussing standards, super-
vision, buildings, equipment, cur-
ricula, textbooks, outside activities,
etc. that they completely overlook
the fact that these are only in-
cidentals and the real item which
should occupy their interest is the
pupil.
Regardless of the school organi-
zation now or as it may be
changed, the same pupils living in
the same houses must be served.
Enough organization should be ef-
fected to do this, and no more.
A school is not a factory which can
be operated on an assembly-line
plan and increased size is no meas-
ure of efficiency. Frequently small
schools can do a better job. None
of the great teachers of antiquity
including Jesus of Nazareth had
any school houses or equipment
at all.
There is no jutification, in my
opinion, for consolidating elemen-
tary schools, as a permanent meas-
sure, much beyond the state min-
imum standards of 180 pupils for
six teachers, except where bus
routes must be operated for high
school purposes or other such cir-
cumstances make it economical.
Minor changes in enrollment with
increases and decreases in particu-
lar groups from time to time can
be adjusted by reassighment of
pupils between schools.
For the immediate present, I be-
lieve the junior-senior high school
is preferable for this area rather
than separate schools.
When it comes to what should
be offered in these high schools
an unlimited field is opened. Com-
ing back to the standpoint of the
pupils greatly simplifies this. No
pupil in any year can carry prop-
erly - over four or five full time
subjects. Many of these such as
English, history, political science,
basic science, basic mathematics,
ete, are required by law or state
regulations. This takes up half to
three-fourths, or even more, of the
pupils’ time before any selection
of electives can be even started.
In any event, it must be under-
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DALLAS METHODIST CHURCH
Church School meets on Sunday
.morning at ten o'clock. Three adult
classes will study the International
Lesson, “How Should We Fight
Evil Forces?” One adult class will
study the general theme, “Which
Way World Government”. Classes
in the youth and children’s divi-
sions will use the closely graded
lessons. A cordial welcome is ex-
tended to all above three years of
age.
The minister will continue the
series of sermons on, ‘The Secret
of Spiritual Security’ in the Morn-
ing - Worship Service at eleven
o'clock. The theme this Sunday
will be, “How to Face Trying
Times”. Mrs. William H. Goodwin,
soloist with the Apollo Club, Wilkes
Barre, and the Choric Choir of the
Forty Fort Methodist Church will
be the guest soloist. Mrs.: Ruth
Turn Reynolds, organist and direc-
tor of choirs, will be at the organ.
The regular meeting of the Board
of Education will meet at the
church on Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. Plans will be made for
the observance of Rally Day and
the reorganization of the Sunday
School. All divisional superinten-
dents and members of the Board
of Education are urged to be pres-
ent.
Upper Rooms for July and Aug-
ust are available at the literature
rack or may be had by contacting
Mrs. Sterling Machell, chairman of
the Upper Room Committee.
Alderson-Noxen
Services in Alderson-Noxen
Methodist Church will be held as
follows on Sunday, August 6th:
Ruggles—morning worship, - 8:45;
Church School, 10; Noxen: morn-
ing worship with sermon by the
pastor, 10, Church School, 11;
M.Y.F., 6 P. M.; Alderson Church
School, 10, morning worship with
music under the direction of Mrs.
Fred Swanson, and sermon by the
pastor 11:15; Kunkle Church
School, 10:30 A.M. Kunkle eve-
ning church service with sermon
by the pastor, 7:30.
Ruggles Boards Meet
The Official Board and Board of
Education of Ruggles Church will
meet at the Church Hall Tuesday
evening August 8 at eight.
. Vacation Bible School
The first session of the Vacation
Bible School of the Noxen Meth-
odist Church was held Monday
afternoon. The daily session which
includes Bible study, Hymn Train-
ing, Worship, Recreation and Hand-
work and Service projects is held
from 1:30 to 3:30 each afternoon.
The school is being held from Mon-
day to Friday each week from July
31st to August 11th.
Howard DeRemer Takes
Distributing Position
Mrs. Thomas Bottoms of King
street has received word that her
brother, Howard DeRemer has ac-
cepted a position with the All-
State Distributing Company at Dal-
las, Texas.
Howard is a graduate of Dallas
Borough High School and served
during World War 2 with the U, S_
Navy. He and his wife have three
lovely children, Judith, Neilan and
Franklin. ‘
Fresh-Air Children
Visit Back Mountain
Responding to the plea that local
residents take fresh-air children
from New York for a vacation, the
Dimmick family in Noxen is doing
its share. Mrs. Ella Dimmick wel-
comed her first young visitor yes-
terday afternoon saying that either
a boy or a girl would suit her, and
her son John and his wife are plan-
ning to take a child.
A daughter of Mrs. Dimmick’s,
Mrs. John Hayden of Lake Winola,
Lis also plannig for a fresh air vis-
itor.
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Idetown
Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Cooke
who have been spending two weeks
with friends and relatives in New
Jersey and the Back Mountain
area have returned to their home
in Blountville, Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. George Jones. of
Bridgeport, Pa., spent the week-
end with Mr. and Mrs. Hayden
Williams, Mrs. Minnie Doty, mother
of Mrs. Williams. Ruth Anne
Williams accompanied them home.
Ruth Anne will spend sometime
there and in Philadelphia.
Darwin Klinetob Jr. of Wilmett,
Ill., spent Wednesday with Mr. and
Mrs. Homer Middleton. He had
just returned after a year’s study
of Art in Paris.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and
Mrs. Helen Sherman of Rochester,
N.Y. spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Glenn Spencer. Mrs.
Chloe Spencer and Sharon returned
with them for a visit.
Mrs. Raymond -Malkemes ' and
sons, Chuck, Jimmy, and Buddy
of Shavertown. Mrs. Albert Lon-
don, Janice, Judy, Mrs. George
Casterline spent Wednesday with
Mrs. Albert Chesko of Binghamton,
N.Y.
Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas
and family of Hazleton were callers
at the home of Mrs. W. H. Nevel
on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davis of
Milburn, N.J., are spending their
vacation at their cottage here.
Mrs. Charles Fiske and daughter
Connie of Malvern, Pa., spent last
week with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Swan.
Mr. and Mrs. ‘Arthur Austin of
Johnson City, N.Y. were week-
end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren
Keller.
Mr. and Mrs. Rivaiond Shallan-
berger Jr., and daughter Linda and
Pamela Jon of N. Plainfield, N.J.,
spent the weekend with the latter’s
mother, Mrs. Ruth Ide.
Mr. and Mrs. James Casterline
and family spent Saturday with
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Smith of Allen-
town.
Mary Claire Mckenna returned
to Syracuse, N.Y. after spending
last week with her mother, Mrs.
Claire Mckenna.
Mrs. Hattie K. Page of Scranton
spent the wekend with her sister,
Mrs. Della Parrish.
A nice representation from Ide-
town attended the Sunday School
picnic held: at Grassmere Park on
Saturday.
The combined choir of the Leh-
man Church sang at the morn-
ing, service here on Sunday.
The Frear-Parrish Reunion will
be held at the Dale-Wood Cottage
on Saturday, August 5. All rela-
tives and friends of both families
are invited.
Will Poison Foxes
To Control Rabies
For several months, the Penn-
sylvania Department of Agriculture
has striven to control an increas-
ingly serious rabies epidemic in
Susquehanna and Wayne Counties.
Despite their efforts, the disease
has spread and many valuable
heads of livestock have been lost.
The menace to humans, domestic
animals and wildlife has grown so
serious that alarmed farmers and
sportsmen in the two county, area
have asked for relief. As a result,
the Department of Agriculture and
the Game Commission have joined
forces.
Under careful supervision, em-
ployes of the two agencies will
conduct an extensive campaign to
eradicate the diseased animals
among which the fox is considered
one of the greatest carriers of
rabies. Since ordinary methods
have not limited the spread of the
scourge, the state agencies will
now employ more drastic measures,
even to the point of using poison
to rid these northeastern counties
of infectious animals. During this
campaign, owners of dogs are cau-
tioned against allowing them to
run at large in Susquehanna and
Wayne Counties because dogs
might take the poison placed to
eliminate rabies infected animals
and this would be fatal to them.
The rabies control program start-
ed Tuesday in both Susquehanna
and Wayne Counties.
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‘YOU KNOW ME
BY
Al, Himself
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The trouble with this house of
ours is that there are not enough
closets in it to get a daughter
married properly. Our youngest
daughter is to wed August 12 so
with the gifts arriving, and the
clothes that the family has pur-
chased, every chair in the house
but one is full of boxes, string,
wedding acceptances and new cur-
tains. Our wife even asked us to
bring home the wedding cake the
day previous to the big event, but
we vetoed that, stating that we
woudn’t have a place to put it.
We had a visit yesterday from
a cousin of the intended bride-
groom. She came with her hus-
band and two daughters (girls
around twelve and fourteen).
They were all strangers but wanted
to get acquainted before the wed-
ding, so what could be nicer on
their trip home to Philadelphia
from the Poconos, than to drop
in on us? Our wife succeeded
in getting daughter-in-law and
grandson to entertain them on the
front lawn until a few chairs could
be vacated, but she didn’t have
time to remove all the dresses,
shoes and underthings before they
burst in on her.
“Oh!” said the intended bride-
groom’s cousin, “How nice that
everything is just like my house,
we wondered if you would be reg-
ular people or kind of difficult to
talk to.”
She made herself right at home,
removing a freshly ironed dress
from the lounge and placing it on
top a new pair of curtains on the
wing chair so she could have an
inch or so to sit down. The two
kids deployed themselves with our
grandson on the floor between a
hat box and a wrapped gift, the
contents of which we have been
trying to guess for a week. The
husband got himself interested in
a drink of water in the kitchen, so
a good time was had by all, wind-
ing up with a swim in the most
beautiful lake they ever saw.
We are so sold on this lake that
when we came home from work
and heard the story of the visit
and the pleasant remarks they had
made about it, we were sorry we
had not brought the wedding cake
even if it had to repose on the
one chair still vacant.
But no, that chair must stay
empty.
Our wife ‘laid the law” down
on that years ago.
Every house has a “Pop's” chair.
It is the place where pop, home
from work, can lounge while read-
ing his evening paper, with a cold
glass of beer at his elbow. It must
have the contours applicable to
the strange shape of his body with
a low arm rest that can support
a leg thrown over it for comfort.
It is a luxury that cannot be re-
moved no matter how often new
living room furniture is purchased.
Our wife has kept this household
“Pop’s” chair in repair for years.
If we had a dollar for everytime
she has made new slip covers to
hide its age we could retire. It
is always empty except when we
use it because that is the law. That
is the only command we have ever
been able to enforce.
But it wasn’t always that way.
When we were first married when
our wife would come home from
a shopping trip all the parcels
would be dumped in pop’s chair—
“Oh, just until I get supper start-
ed,” said our wife.
Then the kids came into this
world and hats and gloves would
be laid in pop’s chair until they
found the time to hang them on
the hundreds of hooks that pop
had screwed in their closets.
Pop put these things away in
their proper place for years. Pop
demonstrated. Pop scolded. Pop
pleaded, but to no avail. At last
pop hit upon a cure. Everytime
he found anything on his chair he
threw it on the floor. Mom was
too good a housekeeper to stand
for that so she moved the chair
to the corner of the room away
from the door. It was too incon-
venient for any one to use it as
a ‘‘catch -all’.
It wasn’t a complete victory for
pop, but it was enough. Even a
wedding hasn't changed it.
THE POST, FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 1950
Chuck Holes
To Be Filled
Plan Guard Rail
At Wardan Place
According to Norman Johnstone,
Secretary-Manager of Wyoming
Valley -Motor Club, chuck-holes on
the road circling Harvey's Lake, a
hazard to motorists, will soon be
filled. A guard rail ‘at Wardan
Place is being considered, the
answer to a petition by property
owners in the vicinity who con-
sider present conditions dangerous
to traffic and pedestrians.
Recommendations to remedy lo-
cal highway conditions are the re-
sult of a survey made this past
week by William C. Klein, traffic
engineer of Pennsylvania , State
Highway ‘Department in conjunc-
tion with Normtan Johnstone. Fur-
ther survey will be made the com-
ing week.
Miss Janice Helen Lacy
Engaged to J. W. Ashman
Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Janice Helen
Lacy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.
Verne Lacy of Pioneer avenue,
Shavertown, to Joseph William Ash-
man, son of Mrs. Ruth Ashman of
Forty Fort.
Janice attended Wyoming Sem-
inary and New York Phoenix School
of Art. Mr. Ashman was graduated
from Kingston High School, attend-
ed Wyoming Seminary and is a
graduate of Harvard University. He
is a student at Harvard Graduate
School of Business Administration.
During World War 2 he served as
a U.S. Navy aviator. He is a mem-
ber, of the Naval Reserves.
Gets Woodcraft Insignia
James J. Durkin, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Durkin of Lake street,
a camper at Valley Forge Summer
Pioneer Camp at Valley Forge Mil-
itary Academy, Wayne, Pa., was
awarded the basic woodcraft in-
signia at the weekly Sunday Camp
Fire. This insignia indicates com-
pletion of instruction in basic
woodcraft, pioneering, nature study
and Indian lore.
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Dallas Junior Woman's Club will
hold a rummage sale in Luzerne,
in September. Mrs. Fred Guyette
is general chairman. Mcmbers are
urged to solicit rummage in their
neighborh: od.
Crispell Reunion
Annual Crispell Reunion will be
held Saturday, August, 12 at
Claude Crispell’s Grove, Noxen.
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