PAGE TWO Pin, 7 eoiil eather By William J. Robbins Jr. Someone once said,—‘a home is not | home, until it’s planted. This is indeed true, for flowers and shrubs not only add beauty but increase the value two for one. ~The number of prospective buyers that must be satisfied with the pro- ducts of the commercial grower is much larger mow than during the late twenties and up to the late thirties. This was the period during which Rock Gardens were the rage and our local Garden Clubs had capacity attendance at their meet- mgs, 'I say the field of buyers is much larger mow because of the great number of new homes that are be- ing erected. Young married people are desirous of making their homes attractive with evergreens and flo- wers but prices charged for these seem quite out lof line. A six or eight inch juniper will cost two or three dollars, and it is impossible to buy a small perennial] for less than .35c, and in most nurseries they cost more. : To add an additional three to five hundred dollars fo the purchase price of a mew home requires some deep thinking on the part of a green thumb gardener. Back during the afore-mentioned years, one could buy enough flowers for ten or fifteen dollars to plant the average plot, and have during blooming period a good showing of color. To me, it appears as if most flo- wer merchants are snapping at the hand that is feeding ‘them. Tt should be their policy to sell their stock to people, over a period of lyears. The bird in the hand is worth two. in the bush attitude predominates in most business fransactions of this age. One of ‘the most wumscrupulous tricks I know of fin recent years, is the selling of southern grown stock as northern grown. This has been hiappening for a number of years, and friends of mine that could ill- afford the loss have been the vic- tims, Azaleas and evergreens seem to be the most appealing to. tthe eye of the prospective gardener, so these are pushed by the sellers. When ‘the first winter has passed, and! they are found to be dead, a complaint is answered by the merchant saying they were improperly treated or put in ghe wrong’ soil. Don’t fall victim to this type of treachery. Buy from Perhaps it might be a good idea to revert back to the Rock Gamnden and dispense with the idea jof formal plantings. The varietly of perennial plants that can be had will lend color to’ a site throughout the en- tire spring, summer, and autumn months. Cents can be expended in place of dollars and flowers ex- changed among friends will add to the variety. ; For those who might be interest- ed, the following list is made. Arabis, [Aubrietia, Aconite, Del- phinium, Phlox, (subulata and div- aricata) [Sedems of which there are twenty-six varieties, Thymes, any one or all of the fourteen varieties. Iris, of which there are thousands of types and colors, in addition to early and late blossomers. Sempervivums, (hens and chick- ens) are fascinating, with some thirty varieties to be had. Stokesia, Liatras, Heuchera, Anthemis, Ber- gamot, Astilbe, (Campanulas, Siber- ian Wall flowers, Primrose, Veron- icas, ICerastium, Chrysanthemums, Nierembergia, and many varieties of Hemerocallis, Trollius, Daffodils, and Tulips. |California Poppies ‘add good color, and if one desires more green, it can be had by transplanting wood land ferns. Geums are available in three shades, white, deep orange, and intense scarlet. Gypsophilia, is available in a hardy type. Helian- themum, (sunrose) is a true rock plant and comes fin rose, ‘yellow, purple, and white. |Alyssum is a pro- fuse grower. Flax adds ia shade of blue unlike any other blue in flo- wers and most anyone with a Lilac bush will share with ja friend. The same applies to Mock Orange and Japonica. This list of flowers would suffice for the first year and if placed pro- perly can be augmented by untold numbers of others, but not crowded or neglected for want of cultiva- tion and plant food. Auxiliary To Sew ! Shavertown Branch Nesbitt Hos- pital Auxiliary will sew for the Hos- pital Tuesday, May 20 in the Library Annex, Mrs. William Bond and Mar- ian , Courtright will be hostesses. Members are asked to bring sand- wiches. Any one wishing transpor- tation should phone Mrs. Theodore a reliable morthern concern. Baker or Mrs. John Henninger, Anybody Know Where | There's A Little House? Anybody know of a nice little house or an apartment with two or three bedrooms, one that would be suitable for a young mother with three Stair-step children. Her hus- band fis fighting it out on the front lines in Korea. ‘Mrs. David Para, at present lo- cated with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas West on Center Hill Road, Dallas, is advertising in this issue for a place to live. Her hus- band, Captain Para, has been with the infantry in the fighting zone since January. He was formerly stationed as in- structor in National Guard at Macon, Georgia. Mrs. Para is the former Margaret West. The Wests moved to Dallas from Plymouth two years ago. Book Club To Meet In Annex Wednesday Wednesday afternoon’s meeting of Back Mountain Memorial Library Book Club will feature a talk by Miss Miriam Lathrop, Librarian, on “How to Use Your Library”. This will be followed by a book discus- sion, and tea wll be served by the refreshmenit committee, Members serving are Mesdames J. IC. Fleming, Russell Frantz, Z. E. Garinger, Ralph Garrahan, ‘Charles Gates, John Girvan, Paul Goddard, J. F. Godtfring, Thomas Graham, Georige Gregson, Herbert Griesing, James Gross and Paul (Gross, and Misses Helen and Mary Gates and Estelta Gpldsmith, Former Noxen Pastor Recovers Slowly Rev. Emory ‘Greenfield, injured in a fiall on ithe pavement in front of his home in Parsons, where he is pastor of ‘Abbott Memorial Methodist Church, is making not too good a recovery, He has been sent to (Gen- eral Hospital for further observation. It was a month ago that the for- mer Carverton and Noxen pastor struck his head when he slipped on the sidewalk. His daughter, Dorothy, came East from Oregon to care for him when the accident occurred, but hias since returned to her own family. Catholic Daughters To Elect Officers Catholic Daughters of [America will meet jat St. Therese’s Wednes- day evening at 7:45 for lannual elec- tion of officers. Mrs. Irene Brown is chairman of refreshments. Kingston Dffice Wyoming Ave. SECOND NATIONAL BANK MONEY ORDERS Serve Exactly The Same Purpose as Postal Money Orders — Except The Rates Are Much More Reasonable Here’s What the Post Office Charges You; From .0lc to $5.00 From $5.01 to $10.00 Here’s What the 2nd National Bank Charges You: From .0lc to $20.00 From $10.01 to $50.00 From $20.01 to $100.00 From $100.01 to $150.00 From $50.01 to $16.00 | Main Office / Market and Franklin Streets Wilkes-Barre From $150.01 to $250.00 Over $250.001/10 of 1% Kingston Office Wyoming Avenue at : # Union Street MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. $ THE POST, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1952 THE DALLAS POST “More than a newspaper, a community institution” ESTABLISHED 1889 Member Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers’ Association A non-partisan liberal progressive newspaper pub- lished every Friday morning at the Dallas Post plant Lehman Avenue, Dallas Pennsylvania. 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We will not be responsible for the return of unsolicited man pts, photographs and editorial matter un- less self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed, and in no case will this material be held for more than 30 days. National display advertising rates 63c per column inch. Transient rates 70c. : Local display advertising rates 60c per column inch; specified position 70c¢ per inch. Political advertising $1.10 per ‘inch. Advertising copy received on Thurs- gap will be charged at 75c per column inch. Classified rates 4c per word. Mini. mum charge 75c. All charged ads 10c additional. Unless paid for at advertising rates, we can give no assurance that an- nouncements of plays, parties, rum- mége sales or any affairs for raising money will appear in a specific issue. Preference will in all instances be given to editorial matter which has not previously appeared in publication. Editor and Publisher HOWARD W. RISLEY Associate Editors MYRA ZEISER RISLEY MRS. T. M. B. HICKS Sports Editor WILLIAM HART Advertising Manager ROBERT F. BACHMAN ONLY YESTERDAY From The Post of ten and twenty years ago this week. From the Issue of May 15, 1942 iGeorge Urick, Jackson Township, is reported dead from injuries re- | ceived fin Australia. He wias one of three brothers in the service, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Urick. Bus service for Outlet, Lehman and Huntsville has been approved by Wilkes-Barre Transit, if enough passengers can be signed up to make it practical. Mrs. James McHale, Trucksville, has a sister, Miss Nellie Ward, Staten Island, who escaped narrow- ly when the Newark-New York City subway train leaped the tracks and overturned, killing five passengers. Martin is predicted as winner in the sixth district primaries. Pvt, William Edward Simpson says he likes the Aussies fine. [Miss Marietta Ide, Lehman native, died at Sonyea, N. Y. She was buried from the home of her bro- ther, Russell Ide, Tdetown. Elwood Jones has received a com- mission as Ensign in the Navy. St. Paul’s celebrates fits seven- teenth birthday on Sunday. Don’t worry about gasoline. Ride the lhaly-wagon to the Lehman Horse Show on Memorial Day. Smoke-cured bacon, 27 cents per lb; frankfurters, 19 cents per Ib; chuck roast, 23 cents per lb; cucum- bers, two for 9 Pillsbury’s Best Flour, 24 1b sack, $1.09. Wanted: a woman to take care of home and ten children. Mrs. Lottie Post died at 82. Be- fore making her thome with her daughter she had lived for forty years on ‘Carverton Road. Dalllas Township freshmen fin |Gen- eral Science icourse made a ten mile hike, with the fine tower the high spot of the daly. From the Issue of May 18, 1932 The Lindbergh baby is found dead in the woods near his home. A special edition of the Post was got- ten out to mark the end of the three month search for the kidnapped child. Hugh Ransom, Dallas, is taking- part in the mock ‘convention at Oberlin, as the delegate from Texas. Bob Bulford will head the Rural League, This is Friday the Thirteenth. D. of A. Meeting Mount Vale Council 224 Daugh- ters of ‘America will meet at the I. O. O. F. Hall, Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. IA special effort is be- ing made to get the banner. Trans- portation will be furnished. 3 HE ECE The Western Grebe © National Wildlife Federation Western Grebe If there were Olympic Games for birds, Western Grebes would be strong contendesr for the gold medals in water sports. The big, long-necked birds can swim. and dive with the best. Almost as quickly as they leave their eggs, young Grebes take to the water. So it isn't because they can't swim that the baby birds often ride on the backs of their parents. The young just enjoy traveling the easy way, says the National Wildlife Federation. From the very beginning, the Grebes spend their lives on or near the water. Though awkward on land, they show grace and skill when gliding along lakes and ponds. At the flash of a gun or the snap of a stick, they dive to safety. Leaving only a few ripples on the surface, they can stay under water for long stretches of time. While this trick helps them to escape from some of their enemies, it did not keep many thousands of Grebes from being killed in years gone by. Before they were given the protection of game laws, Wes- tern Grebes were eagerly sought for their silky white feathers. Ruthless hunters bagged them without mercy, just to satisfy the demands for plumes with which to decorate ladies’ hats. For a time there was danger that the ‘slaughter would wipe out the colonies of Western Grebes in all North America. But demands to conserve wildlife came along soon enough to save the birds, Today the Grebes live in widely scattered places along the western part of our continent. Winter and summer, they are found from Can- ada to California. In the coldest weather there are more of them to the south, while in the warmer | months they push farther north. Their favorite spots are lakes. Near. the water, or on a floating raft of plant material, they build their nests. In May the female lays from three to ten large eggs which \are bluish white, cream, or olive- brown in color. The eggs produce young which are covered with down—light gray above and white underneath. When they grow up, the Grebes are 22 to 29 inches long, with a three-inch bill and a short tail. Their necks are long and slender. The top of their heads, the back of their necks, and their broad backs are black. Their cheeks, the front of their necks, and their under parts are pure, white. Their bills are yellow. According to the National Wild- life Federation, the birds eat fish and other small water creatures, beetles, and seeds. Interesting information on other wildlife species may be obtained by writing to the National Wildlife Federation, Washington 10, D. C. Kingston Twp. Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna, Summit Street, Shavertown have left on a motor trip to Natchez, Mississippi, to visit their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Hanna, Jr. land grandson, David. William Jr. is stationed with tthe Navy in Natchez. From Natchez they will all go to Palestine, Texas to visit relatives. Charlotte Dymond, Carverton Road, has returned to her home after being a patient at the Nesbitt Hospital. : Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stagg, 'Glar- den City, Long Island, were [Sunday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Russell Ed- mondson, Maple Street. Jimmy Keast, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Keast, is ill at his home on Harris Hill Road, Trucksville. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adams, Main Road, Trucksville, announce the birth of a baby boy April 29 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Nowell Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Young, Maple Street, Shavertown, is ill at her home. Vivian Bedner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bedner, Hazelton Street, Shavertown, is ill. Wesleyan Circle Wesleyan Circle of Shavertown Methodist (Church met recently at the home of Clara Brown. Present were: Hazel Honeywell, Lois Williams, [Charlotte (Wescott, Betty Liamoreaux, Mildred Edwards, Jerry Pope, Betty Rood, (Charlotte Remley, Irma Eicke, ‘Shirley Jones, Miarian Kaftcinski, Mrs. Walter (Cook and the hostess. ; of [Shirley Jones, Maple Street, Sha- vertown. Shavertown Fire Company Following Monday evening’s mem- bership drive, the monthly meeting glistening | § Barnyard Notes de Don’t be stingy with the sunflower seed. Keep your feeders filled and you will have more varied feathered visitors than at any other time of the year. J Among our morning callers are three grey squirrels, a chipmunk, two Eastern Towhees, a pair of Purple Finches, several white- -throated and white-crowned sparrows, a junco, fifty-five grosbeaks (actual count), a number of Blue Jays, a pair of Cardinals, a female cowbird, chipping and English Sparrows. Of Robins and Starlings there are plenty but they never stop at the feeders. In other years we have stopped putting out feed after the foliage appeared, but it was a mistake for transient birds seldom came close enough for observation. The white crowned sparrows are examples. They breed in southern Greenland, northwest Alaska and north- ern Manitoba. They are easy to identify among the flocks of other sparrows with which they travel, because of the white crown on the, sides of the head which continues over and forward to the base of the bill. These birds have a peculiar habit of scratching for seeds and in- sects on the ground like a chicken. This alone also makes them easy to identify. They apparently are unafraid of humans for on Sunday 1 approached several times to within a foot of one that was scratch- ing for sunflower seeds around the base of a stump in the orchard. There must have been twenty-five at our feeders for more than a week. The cowbird is also another interesting character, though not so desirable; somewhat smaller than a robin, chunky with a sturdy bill, and of drab slate coloring. The cowbird is nonetheless interesting for it is one of the few birds that does not build its own nest but prefers to lay an egg in the nest of other birds. There the young reach maturity early and crowd out the fledglings of the legitimate owner of the nest. Robins and catbirds will not tolerate this extra egg, either breaking it or throwing it out of the nest. Warblers will build another nest above it; but most birds tolerate the egg and hatch it to their own sorrow and the death of their own offspring. Originally known as the Buffalo Bird, because of its habit of fol- lowing great herds of Bison.on the prairies, the cowbird now is often seen where cattle graze picking up the grasshoppers and bugs dis- turbed as the cattle graze. The Eastern Towhee, or Ground Robin, might at first be con- fused; but the black markings of the head down?to the breast like a cowl and collar and the orange brown sides, make it unmistakable. Like the white-crowned sparrow it is a ground feeder and its con- tinual scratching makes it stand out from the other birds. So I repeat don’t be stingy with the sunflower seeds. You will attract some unusual visitors. There are many bluebirds in the old apple trees back of my mother’s home on Lehman Aveeue. Often three or four alight on the telephone wires overlooking our garden but I have never been able to entice a pair to nest in any of the many bluebird houses that we have in the orchard. With the robins, it is a different story. Three pairs are in for the same trouble they have had in previous years. One insists on raising a brood in a nest above the clothes’ line pulley under the eaves of the barn just in sight of our three cats. Another has its nestin the eaves spout and another has a nest three feet above the ground in the rose trellis at the back of the barn. If any robin can think of three worse Jocationsewg’'d like to meet her. Ollie Robinhold is fortunate. A pair of Cardinals have their nest with two young a foot outside her kitchen window seven feet from the ground in an arbor vitae. The old birds both help feed the youngsters, “but usually” says Iola, “mama does the actual feeding. Papa brings the food, passes it to mama who thrusts it down the babies’ throats”. Mrs. William Bertels is not so fortunate. She returned home the other day to find that willful neighbors had killed her cardinal. It was lying dead down by the roadside. The male cardinal had made its way back to her lawn where it was also dead. A grey squirrel was also dead. Mrs. Bertels would do well to report such young hoodlums to the State Game Commission offices in Forty Fort. The Game Protectors would make short shift of those who kill game out of season or protected song birds at anytime. No sympathy should be wasted on any kid or his parents who get a stiff fine for such playfulness with a gun. was held at Shavertown Fire Hall Present were: Robert Williams, Next meeting will be at the home with Bob Williams, presiding. It was announced. that (all those who made contributions will receive their membership card together with a sticker to be placed on the telephone giving the new [Fire Company tele- phone number when the dial system goes into effect. T Joseph Monko, Ted Poad, Bert Stit- zer, Allen Austin, Thomas Morgar, Howard Woolbert, Stephen Johnson, Martin, Porter, Fred Malkemes, El- wood Dungey, Robert Voelker, Ralph Gerhart, Clyde Brace, John Alex- ander, John Arnt, Bert Biggs, John Chapple, Rev. Russell Edmondson. investments. financial worry, for he hiz savings account. 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