ra (Continued from Page Two) = a no taxes along the joint portion. As a result both districts started to build new high schools. The Borough took the lead and met a flat slap in the face from the State Department with a demand that the pupils be sent to Kingston Township which proposed to build a new school. However a bond issue there was defeated and the Bor- ough was allowed to go ahead. When Dallas Township prepared to build they met the same reply from the school authorities but finally got around that by dealing with a ‘separate bureau at Harrisburg and establishing a Smith-Hughes vo- cational and agricultural high school. Then a Furneaux boy who lived on the Rice farm climbed over the back fence and walked to the Bor- ough High School with a Lewin girl and a couple of others. Some- one dug up a section of the law which said that pupils in a district maintaining a vocational school only who desired a straight aca- demic course could attend the nearest and most convenient aca- demic high school at the expense of the home district and VICE VERSA. The same law had been put on Dallas Borough a few years earlier when Dorothy Patterson went to Trucksville High School at the Borough's expense. Now if any of the local school authorities, including the writer, had had enough common sense a practical and workable arrange- ment could have been worked out then and there by eliminating du- " plicatidn of small classes and divid- ing the pupils between the two high schools on the basis of the courses they desired to pursue. The buildings are close enough so that teachers of part-time subjects such as music, etc. could have been moved back and forth as required. Such traveling expenses are per- missible by law and some reimb- ursement is available. However there was too much ill feeling on the part of the Township to even think of this and when they re- ceived a legitimate bill for four pupils they refused to pay it. About this time Chris. Eipper took over as secretary and handled a three-way correspondence with the writer and the State Department. In those days he was in full vigor and active practice. His recent let- ters seem to me to lack something. At any rate they reclassified their school by adding several academic teachers and the race went on. ecent disagreements are fam- iliar to everyone including the Natona case to which I personally as a Borough resident do not know any really good answer. As 1 have repeatedly said, I feel that the new jointure is all wrong. In addition to my published request for a public hearing I wrote one of the school directors. SAFETY VALVE WARRINER PROTESTS GIVING AMERICAN GRAIN TO INDIA Protests against the U. S. Gov- ernment’s plan to give twenty mil- lion tons of grain to India were mailed this week to Senator Ed- ward Martin and Congressman Daniel Flood by Paul Warriner, originator of the baby duck in- dustry, who hatches thousands of ducks annually at his Wayside Duck Farm in East Dallas. Mr. Warriner believes that every person who makes his livelihood from livestock or poultry should enter his protest against the grain shipments. “The highest grain authorities”, Mr. Warriner says, have published warnings that we are facing a serious feed shortage this summer and only an excellent harvest can forestall it. If food stocks are further depleted many poultrymen will be ruined.” Mr. Warriner adds that “twenty- five per cent of the farm income in Pennsylvania comes from poul- try and that the high cost of grain is practically driving the poultry- man and hatcheryman out of bus- iness. People will not buy chicks and ducklings at a normal rate when feed prices are so great that they cannot be raised profitably. We cannot add to the burden of high feed cost the incregse in the costs of chicks and ducklings to which we are entitled.” Mr. Warriner who has been in the duck business for more than thirty-five years and spends $700 a month for feed compared current feed prices of $4.75 per hundred with his costs of $1.98 per hundred in 1941. Much of that increased cost, he said, is due to government manipulation of prices and gifts of grain to foreign countries. “Grain prices are strong on the Chicago Board of Trade and rising daily, business and the possibility of leg- islation which will make possible allocations to India.” Mr. Warriner said, India could obtain \ grain from its neighbor Parkistan which has a surplus; but refuses to do so because the pur- chase would strengthen that coun- try which India hopes to hold down. Despite what Herbert Hoover says, ‘politics does enter this pic- ture” Mr. Warriner said. “To further deplete ourselves by send- ing millions of tons of grain to India would certainly please Joe Stalin.” Jacobs Transferred To Harrisburg Office Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Jacobs, new residents in Dallas, are leaving the Back Mountain to go to Harris- burg. Mr. Jacobs is affiliated with International Harvester Company. Their new home on Midland Drive is on the market. Mrs. Jacobs will remain here until it is disposed of, with Mr. Jacobs weekending from his Harrisburg office. Prior to marriage, Mrs. Jacobs was Nell Foster of Baltimore, so the move places her 110 miles nearer her home town, 110 miles farther away from Mr. Jacob's native Elmira. They have a daughter, Carlie, four years old, who has been attending the Day School Kinder- garten. Jackson Bake Sale Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will hold a bake sale in Roberts Store Room, Hill- side, tomorrow, Saturday. Con- tact Mrs. Alden Wagner, Mrs. Earl Balliet, Mrs. James Roushey, Mrs. Edward Kropp or Mrs. Elmer Las- kowski if you have baked, goods to contribute. The ladies will be glad to pick up donations tomorrow morning before 9 a.m. No hearing was held in Dallas as I am sure the promoters would have learned things not to their liking. : D. A. Waters Listen to the latest farm news every day at 12:55 over Station WHWL Perfect Plowing Team... AYN: 3 i and tie Snooth. abundant power! That's what the new Oliver "77" delivers! Thorough soil pulverization! That's the result when you use the Oliver Plow Master and its exclusive Raydex bottoms with shares so low in cost you can throw them away when they get dull. The new farm features of the Oliver *77” make this famous tractor more versatile and economical than ever to own. Its steady 6-cylinder engine and 6-forward-speed trans- mission give you nearly any ground travel and drawbar pull combination you need. You have a choice of three engines: one for gasoline, one for tractor fuel—and a diesel, a specially designed, farm- engineered engine that will be available later. Also, you have a choice of interchangeable cast iron or stamped steel wheels for Row Crop Models to suit your traction conditions. What's more, every mounted tool is basically interchangeable with every other new Row Crop tractor. When you add the direct drive power take-off of the “77”, metered oil system, battery ignition and the several other new improvements, you’ll realize why the “77” is truly a farmer’s tractor. ~~ Charles H. Long SWEET VALLEY, PENNA— Phones 8421 - 8431 Dallas WCTU Hears Talk On Francis Willard Dallas District WCTU met Tues- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Stair, Main Street, with Mrs. Albert Parrish presiding. Mrs. Edward Keen, County President, addressed the meeting, and Mrs. Lloyd Whitebread talked on parli- mentary law. Mrs. Zel Garinger gave a reading on the life of Fran- cis Willard. Miss Marie Wright. and Miss Clara McKenna were welcomed as new members. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Clarence La- Bar. Members of the serving com- mittee are Mrs. W. A. Higgins, Mrs. Albert Parrish, and Mrs, M. A. Scott, Sr. Capt. Kidd At Lake A motion picture, “Capt. Kidd,” starring Charles Laughton will be shown at Lake Township School tomorrow night at 8. A silver plate collection will be taken for the benefit of the Alderson Methodist Church. Every one is welcome. Gerald Dettmores Are Hosts For R. R. Heddens Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dettmore entertained at a farewell party honoring the Ray Heddens at their home on Lehman avenue Saturday evening. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Turner of Forty Fort; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wermouth, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wassell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Oplinger, Nanti- coke; the Heddens and the Det- tmores. ag EE Mr. and Mss. C. W. Smith Entertain Committee Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Smith en- tertained ‘members of the Execu- tive Committee of the Beaumont Community Cannery at its Feb- ruary meeting. After bills were ordered paid, television and re- freshments were enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Dress, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson, Mrs. Edward Mac- Dougall, Mrs. Raymond Denmon, Mrs. William Arch Austin and the Smiths. Which Twin Has The Security? Neither of these men knows what the future holds in store for them, but ONE of them is prepared for any even- tuality. You can tell which . . . the man with the smile . . . the man with INSURANCE! If you aren't adequately protected by insurance, we urge you to call on us today! See us about all kinds General Insurance C. WAYNE GORDON ~ LOCAL AGENT Main Highway, Shavertown Farm Bureau Mut. Auto influenced by new export | Insurance Co. PHONE 557 | Book Club Has Exhibit Of Unusual Valentines Back Mountain Book Club mem- bers saw a display of old valen- tines Wednesday at the Library, with Miriam Lathrop, Mrs. Zel Garinger, Mrs. James Gross and Mrs, James Langdon exhibiting specimens from their private col- lections and giving interesting facts about them. One valentine, shown by Mrs. Langdon, dates from 1850; one, sent to Miss Lathrop’s uncle, who would now have been ninety- nine, dates from 1858. The Val- entine program was presented by Mrs. Harry Stuhlmuller, vice presi- dent and chairman of program. Mrs. Joseph Schmerer presiding, introduced her official board and received reports. The membership voted to pur- chase a book for the Memory Shelf in the event of death of a member. At the Valentine tea which fol- lowed the program, Mrs. Mitchell Jenkins and Mrs, Preston Sturde- vant poured. Present were Mesdames Orman Lamb, James C. King, Charles B. Gates, R. Gunther, James Lang- don, Harry Stuhlmuller, William W. Thomas, James W.. Gross, Z. E. Garinger, R. E, Kuhnert, Lewis LeGrand, Sr., John A. Girvan, H. W. Peterson, Fred Morris, Gerald Stout, Fred B. Howell, Ralph Dix- on, Preston Sturdevant, Dana Crump, C. A. Woodruff, Harold E. Flack, Gerald Dettmore, Dan Rob- inhold, Robert Van Horn, F. C. Weber, Arch G. Rutherford, Edgar Brace, Mitchell Jenkins, Joseph Schmerer, Misses Miriam Lathrop and Lena Van Tuyle, Chairmen For Banquet Dallas Township Alumni Asso- ciation Banquet will be held Sat- urday evening, April 7, at Dallas Township school, with dancing to follow. Mrs. Fred Stevens is over-all chairman; Phyllis Kunkle, reser- vations; Ethel Shultz, present faculty; Mrs. Alice Kingston, former faculty; Betty Whispell, program; Mrs. Martha Russ Smith, reception; Leona Kozick, decorations; Mrs. Mary Knecht, publicity. THE POST, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1951 Sweet Valley Native Dies In Wilkes-Barre With the death of Charles White- sell, a coal dealer, late of Wilkes- Barre, Sweet Valley has lost one of its native sons. His mother, Mrs. Juliet Whitesell still lives there, also a sister, Mrs. Orville Williams, and brothers George and Fred. His father, Ira, deceased at the age of 81 these twenty-two years past, is remembered as a tremendously large and vital man. Charles Whitesell marked his 58th birthday on February 7. He had been afflicted with heart trouble for the past year, but not confined to home or bed except for brief attacks, the last on Christ- mas day. He had gone down cellar Monday evening to fix the furnace, come upstairs and passed away suddenly in his chair. He is survived by his wife, the former Rose Sprow; a daughter, Mrs. William Stephens and two grandchildren, all of Wilkes-Barre; his mother, a sister and two broth- ers listed above; brothers William, South America; and Rev. Frank Whitesell, Forty Fort. Burial was in the family plot at Dennison Cemetery. Silver Leaf Club Plans Easter Party March 20 Silver-Leaf Club, Kunkle, made plans for its Easter Party, March 20 in Kunkle Community Hall, at its Tuesday evening meeting. Com- mittees named for the party are headed by Mesdames Anna Weaver, Nellie Ellsworth, Irma Ellsworth, Agnes Elston, Grace Ide, and Flor- ence Hoyt. $5 was donated to the Red Cross. Mrs. Helen Landon was hostess, assisted by Mr. Florence Hoyt and Mrs. Emma Miller. Devotions were led by Mrs.” Helen Landon, and Mrs. Florence Hoyt presided. Present were: Mesdames Anna Weaver, Florence Hoyt, Irma Ells- worth, Sylvia Brace, Dorothy Hen- ney, Florence Klimeck, Ella Brace, Marie Rydd, Naomi Ashburner, Agnes Elston, Grace Ide, Nellie Ellsworth, Helen Landon, Emma Miller, Julia Kunkle, Arline Up- dyke, Dorothy Dodson, Betty Meek- er, Irene Transue, and Miss Wini- fred ‘Stompler. Dallas Boy Scout Troop 281 is making a record for attendance, with new boys joining every week. Each Monday evening sees a larger enrollment. This week Leslie Bar- stow, committeeman, was appointed assistant Scoutmaster. Patrol con- tests are held each week, a regular part of the program, Boy Scouts Hold Rogier Meeting, Large Attendance | Thomas Evans, troop bugler, has a new bugle. . Plans for a Board of Review nex Monday were discussed. Committeemen Niles White, John Reeves, and Fred Price were pres- ent in addition to Clarence Butler, Scoutmaster, Meet With Secretary Elmer “Tug” Wyant, Town & Country Y. M. C. A. secretary has announced a Kingston Township Committee meeting for Friday night at 8 at Shavertown Fire Hall. Thomas Shelbourne is committee chairman. The Dallas Borough Committee meeting will be held Thursday eve- ning at Back Mountain Memorial Library with Clyde Cooper as chair- man, Similar meeting will be held shortly with committees in Leh- man, Lake, Franklin, Jackson and Dallas Townships. Lois Faye Rood To Wed Gordon Mark Whitesell Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Lois Faye Rood, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Roy Rood of Broadway, to Gordon Mark Whitesell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Whitesell of Hunlock Creek. ; Miss Rood is a graduate of Shick- shinny High School and has been employed by General Cigar Com- pany, Kingston. Mr, Whitesell was graduated from Harter High School, West Nanticoke, and served in World War II in the Pacific War Area. Mushal, plaster contractor of Hun- lock Creek. The wedding will take place Easter Sunday at 3 P.M. To Stage Egg Hunt Dallas Senior Girl Scout Troop Committee members met with Mrs. Fred Stevens on Thursday to dis- cuss plans for an Easter egg hunt for small children. a bake sale March 24 will help finance the project. Present were Mesdames Stefan Heller, Robert Fleming, Howard Jackson, James Oliver, William Baker, and Fred Stevens. ODORLESS CLEANING o MAIN HIGHWAY DAVIS CLEANERS DRIVE IN ONLY SAME DAY SERVICE EXCEPT SATURDAY PERSONALIZED SERVICE OPEN 7 AM TO 6 PM TRUCKSVILLE Cheer up! you lovely ladies Wear an Orchid Sunday 300 Beautiful Miniature Hawaiian Orchids Complete with pin clasp vials of Hawaiian water to keep the flowers fresh for days and easy to wear. TOMORROW ® Nothing to Buy We Will Give A Gree Onclid To every woman who stops in our store ® No Puzzles to Solve No Strings Attached Just Say — “I'll Have an Orchid” vans Rexall Drug ® No box tops to save He is employed by Edward in Roaring Brook Baptist Church Proceeds from ° Aaa onal
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