PAGE TWO Deer Kill Above Predictions As a rule, game protectors’ esti- mates of season game kills are con- servative. However, the completed count of deer kill tags received in the 1953 seasons indicates calcula- tions submitted by the officers were unusually low. The tabulation, completed at the Harrisburg office, shows receipt of 37,384 kill tags for antlered deer and 16,252 for antlerless deer slain in the Keystone State last season. In all, 53,636,legal male and fe- male deer were reported taken by hunters in Pennsylvania during the 1953 seasons. The 84 bucks killed by bow and arrow hunters in the special two-week archers’ ‘season, last October, are included ‘in the The break-down of deer slain during the two-day antlerless sea- son last December is: 13,050 fe- males and 3,202 males. This indi- cates: of every 5.1 antlerless deer slain one was a “button” buck or older male deer that had shed its antlers. A further separation shows a kill of 31,530 bucks with '3 or more antler points and 5,854 with spike horns 3 or more inches long. The comparison in this case proves to be: oné spike buck out of every 6.4 legal antlered deer bagged in the 1953 seasons. Bear Kill of 1958 The tabulation of bear kill tags the Game Commission since the 1953 season has been completed. The final count shows that but 303 legal bruins were tak- en by hunters during the last sea- son in Pennsylvania. ; The bag .of bears over one year old in 1952 was 261 in this state. This also was low compared to other recent years, when the aver- age was about 400 legal bears a season. pn Division Assistant Dies The Pennsylvania Game Commis- sion lost a veteran ‘officer on Feb- ruary 10th when Lynn B. Rosen- krans, of Forty Fort, Pa. died at Veterans’ Administration Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. The deceased had operated out of Commission’s - Northeast Divi- servation education assistant in re- cent years. He was well known in the northcentral part of the state also, where he was first employed by ‘the wildlife agency as refuge keeper, game protector and finally conservation education assistant. "Winter Feeding Evaluated _ Game Commission. , officials. are fo pleased that many Penn- rest “wildlife, wild turkeys, especially, | are dependent; . on_ help to carry them through. the lean, cold months, and the scanty food rations of this winter posed. a threat these magnificent birds. erous or outstanding turkey feed- ing operations by sportsmen and farmers were so numerous the task of giving due recognition to all the deserving became almost impos- sible. The state game authorities were encouraged to learn that many of these wildlife Samaritans will con- tinue their feeding* operations into spring, until some natural foods will have appeared and extreme cold will no longer be a threat to the great birds’ survival. Such ex- tended feeding activities foretell that wild turkeys will go into the 1954 hatching season in strong con- dition to rear large, healthy broods. Fortunately, this winter has been an “open” one. Nonetheless Game Commission field officers have been very ‘active in the feeding program, due to the emergency conditions. Last fall the Commission an- nounced its game feeding opera- tions, particularly geared to turkey needs in the northcentral counties, would be increased to overcome starvation danger to the flock. Since then game protectors and their deputies, often with the aid of Boy Scouts and others, have carried on an exceptional feeding program wherever turkeys harbored. A report from the Game Com- mission’s © 10-county - Northcentral Division is’ indicative of wildlife’s needs and the bare cupboard of this winter. On 231 food plots on State Game Lands in that Division the following acreage: in supplemental game foods, raised by Commission employees last year, were allowed to stand unharvested: corn, 126; soybeans, 4; oats, 121; barley, 63; wheat, 90; rye, 36; millet, vetch and kaffir corn (combined total) 26 acres. But before winter arrived all this feed had been eaten by wild birds - and ‘animals. While these planted crops probably saved some of the natural sustenance for the months to follow they were not available as planned in the perilous winter months. Up to early February, over the northcentral division alone, game protectors had supplied 16,500 bushels of ear corn, 440 bushels of oats and 30 bushels of wheat in established game feeders. That is a tremendous amount of wildlife food, but it and the tons of grain placed in the forest by sportsmen, or left near game cover by consid- erate farmers, is low-cost insurance for our marvelous turkey flock and other wild game in wooded areas. . . . and I quote: a A wife is a woman who resents is Interrupting. i Under ‘modern conditions, a strike is : like: firing | a shotgun into a be standing in the front row. strength and security, cherish pub- lic credit. : One: method of preserv- ing it is-to use it as sparingly as SAFETY VALVE WRESTLING IS SAFE SPORT Dear Editor: As you know, we have been at- tempting to establish wrestling as a sport at Lehman - Jackson - Ross Joint School. We have run into a certain amount of opposition from parents who have witnessed profes- sional ‘“‘wrestling” on television or at local matches and feel that it is a very brutal sport. In the issue of your fine paper now on the news stands, you have made a factual error which could work to our detriment and I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to rectify the error. Namely, Art Nuss was not in- jured in a wrestling bout. He was injured in gym class while working out with a football player who out- weighed him by approximately thirty pounds. Incidentally, there is no recorded instance of a fatal accident occur- ring to a wrestler competing in an organized high school bout. This can not be said for any other high school sport. I hope you will print this, as it may help to promote the growth of a very beneficial and interesting sport in our local schools. Yours truly, Larry Drabick February 19, 1954 PITTSTON CENTENNIAL February 9th, 1954 Dear Editor: . The Pittston Centennial Commit- tee is trying to locate any living descendants of the original Pio- neers who defended Fort Pittston during the famous Battle of Wyo- ming, on July 3rd, 1778. Attorney Anthony F. X. D’Iorio, General Chairman, issued the fol- lowing statement: “According to the records of the Wyoming Historical Society and Miner's History of Wyoming Val- ley, the defenders of Fort Pittston, which was located approximately where the Fort Pittston School now stands—going from Parsonage St. through Gilmartin Park—included the following, among other, pio- neers: Captain Jeremiah Blanchard, En- sign Timothy Keyes, Ishmael Ben- nett, David Brown, Nathan Jones, Esquire Whitaker, Barnabas Carey, Isaiah Halstead, Eleazer West, J. Campbell, Richard Halstead, Rich- ard West, James Finn, Ebenezer Marcy, David Allen, Isaac Finch, Francis Phillips, Stephen Allen, Ben- jamin Jones, David Sanford, Daniel St. John, and also, Silbey, Benedict, Sawyer, and Cooper. As we intend to present an his- torical pageant in. connection with the celebration of Pittston Centen- nial Week, which will be from June 20 through 26, 1954, we would ap- preciate any information regarding our Pittston Pioneers and their de- scendants. (We would also appreciate infor- mation regarding the descendants of the defenders of Fort Jenkins, in West Pittston; and also of John Harding, who escaped the savage attack at Harding; and also of Dan- iel Weller, John Gardner, and Dan- iel Carr, who were taken away alive by the Seneca Indians.” Any such information should be addressed to Pittston Centennial Committee, VFW Building, Pittston, Pa. PARTY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT JACKSON VOLUNTEER FIRE- MEN’S HALL. PUBLIC INVITED. As time went on, , XODOFtS « of gen- Main Office . Market and Franklin Kingston Office Wyoming at Union financially. 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. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Dallas, Pa., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscrip- tion rates: $3.00 a year; $2.00 six months. No subscriptions accepted for less than six months. Out-of state subscriptions: $3.60 a year; $2.50 six months or less. Back issues, more than one week old, 10c. Single copies, at a rate of 8c each, can be obtained every Fri- day morning at the following news- stands: Dallas—Berts Drug Store Bowman's Restaurant, Evans Res- tanranf, Smith's Economy Store; Shavertown—Evans Drug Store, Hall's Drug Store; Trucksville— Gregory’s Store; Idetown— Cave’s Store; Huntsville — Barnes Store; TFernbrook—Reeses Store; Sweet Val- ley—Britt’s Store; Lehman—Moore’s Store. 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Preference will in all instances be given to editorial matter which has net previously appeared in publication. Editor and Publisher HOWARD W. RISLEY Associate Editors MYRA ZEISER RISLEY MRS. T. M. B. HICKS Advertising Manager ROBERT F. BACHMAN Photographer JAMES KOZEMCHAK ONLY YESTERDAY From The Post of ten a ROGER BABSON Says— Jobs For Returning Servicemen twenty years ago this w From Issue of February 25, 1944 Lt. Evan J. Brace, reported miss- ing on maneuvers last week, is found with airplane wreckage in a foggy Florida swamp, killed four days previously. Ensign Harold A. Brown will study at Princeton for Naval Re- serves. Lewis Doll heads Noxen schools, replacing Elmore Pogar. Deaths: of a fall at a defense plant in New- ark, aged 47; Mrs. Amanda Herd- man, 77, Kunkle, of a heart attack; Mrs. Susanna Wagner, Ross Town- ship, aged 89. Have you any used telephone equipment? No new instruments are being made for civilian use. In the Outpost: Thomas A. Per- kins, Millville, N. J.; Maude H. Jones, Wright Field; James J. Bor- ton, San Antonio; Howard R. Die- ter, Keesler Field; Bill Malkemes, Camp Davis; Joe Wallo, Fort Leon- ard Wood; Chet Dropchinsky, New York APO; William Rhodes, Fleet PO; Ralph S. Parsons, South Pa- cific; Glenn Kitchen, Camp Crow- der; Robert Lauderbaugh, Philadel- phia; Eddie Tutak, Kansas; Lauren Dymond, Tenn.; Durwood Splitt, Italy. Marriages: Laura Jean Adler, Shavertown, to Walter Davies, Forty Fort; Irma Baker, Trucksville, to Clifford Roe, Newark; Shirley Hazel Cook, Endicott, to Raymond Miner, Jr., Noxen, Mrs. Marian Avery, Noxen, is postmistress at Alderson, replacing John Newhart, now a carrier in Pittston. She is assisted by Jane Lohman, former Trucksville post- mistress. From Issue of February 23, 1934 Corey Fisher, 65, is found frozen to death under Stanley’s Garage, Main Street, Dallas. Three 16 year old boys are sent to juvenile court for vandalism in stealing auto accessories. Laketon is assured of basketball championship. Lee Tracy will star in a new pic- ture, “I'll Tell the World.” Mrs. Emma Shaver heads Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Company Aux- iliary. Frost hampers progress on Dav- enport Street CWA job, but forty men are still employed 24 hours per week. Corn-hog reduction program will be discussed at Luzerne County Co- operative Association. Mrs. George K. Mosser, formerly of Noxen, dies in Trexlertown aged 69. Eggs, 23c per doz.; coffee, 17c per J 4 iy ds { Let me start by writing to the many servicemen’s wives. So many are wondering what their husbands are to do after discharge. Certain- ly, don’t wait until your man gets back before you and he discuss the future. Why not devote to this sub- ject your very next letter to him enclosing this message from me. Former Employers Helpful If your husband had a job when he was drafted, the chances are that his former employer will be proud to take him back. I wonder, however, if your husband will be content to be a mere cog in a big wheel again after he returns? Men differ. Some are born to work for others and will be happier doing so; while some men will do better in a little business by themselves. Some prefer large cities; while oth- ers like small cities and towns. Don’t try to make your soldier boy over into someone else. Try to find out what he likes best, for what he is best fitted—and then help him make good. Opportunities Everywhere Opportunities exist today which may not exist a year or more hence. I see them everywhere—va- cant stores, closed real estate of- fices, run-down garages, vacant gas stations, etc. As an illustration, consider the closed automobile sales agencies. To buy one of these now, properly located, where a family can live on the property, may be like finding money. Small stores and lunchrooms, where the owner can live upstairs or adjoining, are now for sale cheap. They will be in demand again some day. No one will get rich in such a place; but, it gives independence and assures work to all the family. The same applies to scores of little businesses, from bar- ber shops to repair shops of all kinds. There will always be good opportunities for anyone who knows more about any one thing than anyone else in his neighbor- Parking Land Is Good Insurance I think that a piece of land will appeal to many returning soldiers. Incidentally, the best buy in every community is that adjoining or near a parking lot. If you and your husband came from a farm and want to go back to the same home farm, this is. wonderful. However, unless you know farming, you had better be content with an acre of good land located near schools, stores, and a church. Latest scien- tific agricultural experiments indi- cate that you can feed your family on a very small plot, provided your husband has some “job on the side” read my recent column on ‘New Inventions and New Discoveries?” Those contemplating land for farm- ing should buy adjoining a State or U. S. Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion. Buy Food and Bank Stocks In almost every community there are several ‘chain stores.” They may be grocery chains, or variety chains, such as the “5 cents to 5 dollars” kind. Ask your local bank- er to tell you which ofthese in your town has its stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Buy a few shares. This might even help your husband in getting a job with one of these growing merchandising concerns. Perhaps before buying a chain store stock, it would be well to buy bank. Banks are doing well right now, and it may help your husband get started right to have a few shares of local bank stock and to know the men who run the bank. Parents Should Help More Soldiers who have been overseas are coming home with better ideas than when they left. Many are realizing that the only things worthwhile for a family or a nation are: (1) good land; (2) good babies; (3) good education; and (4) good character. I trust that fathers and mothers, as well as wives and sweethearts, will encourage these sensible ideas. Parents, especially, should help their young people get started right when they return. But begin to plan for them NOW; remember, “shrouds don’t have pockets.” Jack Nothoff Appoints Dinner Committee Jack Nothoff, Harveys Lake, chairman of the annual dinner of Luzerne County Retail Liquor Deal- ers Association, May 3, has ap- pointed his general committee. He added later. The list reads: Andrew Liput, William Dombrow- ski, Herbert Lundy, Frank O’Con- nell, Martin McCloskey, Joseph Nor- kitis, Ann Prekuraski, Margaret Sin- kiewicz, Michael Simonovitch, Leo Jayewski, Stephen Gilette, Chester Pietras, Fred Gigliotti, Leo Domi- nick, Evan J. Williams, Catherine Olshefski, Peter Mergo, Frank Melo- vitz, John Mihalka, Ann Morgan, Frank Czakus, Mary Piontek, Mar- garet Truska, Mary Dobrowalski, Mary Reese, Margaret Maciun, James Damenti, Helen Boyer, Mary Leonard. capped for material. and Florida sunshine. vard but I never published it. no explanatory note. courteous to the ladies. again.” ‘The spare and elderly man Recommends OQOats—Until new oats varieties are tested under Pennsylvania conditions, growers are taking a chance in planting them, says Elmer Pifer, Penn State extension agronomist. Varieties he recommends for 1954 seeding are: Craig, Clinton 59, Clinton 11-25, Ajax, and Zephyr, all well tested in extesnion demonstrations. Prepare for Pigs—Pens must be prepared for spring farrowing of pigs. Clean and scrub the pens with a strong solution of lye water, and rinse the floors with clean water to remove the lye. After they are dry, cover the floors with clean, short, chaffy litter. Care for Lambs—The good sheep- man is ready for the new-born lambs when they arrive. He has warm, dry quarters for winter lambing. The first few days in a lamb’s life are critical. A lamb’s chance for survival is usually high after a week if it is healthy. Prevent Breakage—A large part of cracked or broken eggs on many farms originates in the nest. .One cause is shortage of nesting space. Provide one nest for every five layers is suggested. Protect . Concrete — Heat = sand, gravel and water before: mixing concrete in the winter. Pour the concrete at once before it cools, and cover with canvas, straw, or hay to protect loss of heat. Supplies are - Plentiful — Penn State extension specialists say that there will be plenty of garden sup- plies this year. That includes seeds, fertilizers and pesticides. Freeze Meat—The home freezer isn't designed to freeze several hun- dred pounds of meat at one time. Meat must be frozen rapidly to pre- vent off-flavors and bacterial spoil- age. Take advantage of a locker plant and have your meat frozen there before storage, says Marjorie Wormeck, Penn State extension nutritionist. Use Courtesy Path —By being courteous to children, older = folks teach them courtesy. This is better than telling children to say “thank you” and “please,” according to Marguerite L. Duvall, Penn State extension family life specialist. Children learn by example. Heating Needs—Good equipment is just one thing needed for good heating, Doris Conklin, Penn State extension home management spe- cialist, states. Proper insulation of roof, floor and walls, weather strip- ping, and storm sash or insulating window glass are necessary, too. Provide Moisture—It’'s a good idea to have moisture in a room that has a wool rug. This can be provided by plant lift or a goldfish bowl. Moisture is needed because it adds life to wool fiber, Sanna Black, Penn State extension home management specialist, says. Sanforized Material—Good qual- ity cotton material shouldn’t shrink more than 1 per cent. Mae B. Bar- ton, Penn State extension clothing specialist, says the word ‘“sanfor- izezd” on the label is such assur- ance. Use Weed Killers—The use of 2,4-D for selective weed control in corn and lawns is becoming more and more widespread. George Berg- gren, Penn State extension agron- omist, reports that more farmers use 2.4-D in corn fields than for any other crop. It also it used to produce ryegrass seed free from wild garlic bulblets. Sell Cull Hens—Market laying says Harry Kauffman, Penn State extension poultry specialist. - When egg prices drop, heavier egg ‘pro- costs. hard and sell for meat the lower producers i in the flock. Repair Farm Machines — Winter pair farm machinery, suggest Penn State extension agricultural engi- neers. Fix those bent sprockets, sickle blades, lever arms, combine sieves, manure spreader fingers, and torn canvases. needed. w Plan to Plant—Plan to include your plantings this year, sion floriculturist. in pots or frames. management specialist. eral holes open so that oxygen, from the air can get into the water. Mark the holes. brush promptly each year to- “help control insects and diseases in the orchard, suggest Penn State exten- NN Poet's Comer SPRING’S AWAKENING ~~ Cold gnarled Winter's fingers have loosened their grasp its sap run— Each stream, for months silent, re- leased from his clasp ! each morning’s sun. to gold— soothing acclaim To smooth out the paths, be it now as of old— To greet singing wheels summer again. The buds on the Maples are burst- ing with glee. and red— A chance! “Take a chance!’ says each neighboring tree; . Each bet on the Sun—what the outcome may be. Written up a frozen creek on the North Mountain - April 11, 1953. J.E. P. Harveys Lake MY VITAMINS Of late I find among my sins The lack of proper vitamins ABCD and F and G HIJKL - MNP My metabolic needs to fill In powder, pellet or in pill. Important all; yet I’ve a hunch The most important of the bunch Are simply breakfast, dinner, and lunch! J. E. P. Harveys ‘Lake August 16, 1953 PARTY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
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