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lifts during the past four years of
unexpected pedestrianism will prob-
ably give three rousing cheers that
Mrs. Hicks is now rolling along on
four wheels again. But Mrs. Hicks
is regretful.
For - comfort, for ease, for a
broadening of restricted horizons,
I have traded: these things:
The first wild strawberry blos-
soms and a little later tiny scar-
let strawberries hidden under their
leaves.
Budded laurel, faintly pink, fol-
lowing the wild azalea.
The coolness of the rocks and
the dim woods after a walk through
blazing sunshine on a July day.
Baby rabbits frozen im their
tracks_ vanishing in a flurry of
white cottontail as a monster
threatens them by her presence.
Blue-Jay fledglings which must
be lifted and placed on a low
branch, with no cooperation at all
from an irate mother bird scolding
shrilly from her own safe perch.
The silence of the stars at mid-
night, the road invisible, the only
indication of the path a break far
ahead in the dark treeline.
A plane above, winging its lone-
some way across the sky, lights
winking, engines muted by distance.
The blaze of Autumn coloring,
and the crisp feel of fallen leaves
‘under foot.
The first snowstorm, bare trees
pencilled against the sky, cars
stealing along on tiptoe.
A fringe of crystal icicles trim-
ming the overhanging rocks.
Deep winter, with a North wind
cutting off the breath at the big
curve where the Upper Road leaves
the Lower, where the sun never
shines from November to March,
amd where footing is hazardous be-
cause, of underlying ice. The de-
light of emerging into the thin
winter sunshine after the deep
freeze. The snow squeals ‘under-
foot, and the road is mine alone.
The first hint of green, with
snow still pocketed among the
rocks.
The first hepaticas, fragile orchid
blossoms rising from leather leaves.
A landslide from a rocky slope,
with pine trees left standing stark-
ly on their roots, clasping the rock
ledge.
Spring and summer again, with
the years cycle complete.
Study Tannery
Waste Disposal
Brmour Takes Option
On Large Noxen Farm
Armour Leather Company is
making a survey of the Wilson
Harding farm at Noxen to determine
the feasibility of constructing a big
new filter plant which will permit
the company’s Noxen tannery to
operate without interruption dur-
ing the sumer season when water
is low in Bowman's Creek.
Heretofore the tannery has been
forced to curtail its production dur-
ing periods of low water when refuse
could not be dumped in Bowman's
Creek without polluting the stream.
Some years ago the tannery ran into
difficulties when pollution from its
filtering plant killed large numbers
of fish in Bowman's Creek.
Since that time its has curtailed
production and thrown numbers of
its employes out of work during
periods when the stream was low.
So far this season two weeks of
work have been lost.
The company has obtained a 90-
day option on the Harding Farm.
This option will expire on August
19, and it is believed that the
company will shortly make an an-
Leinthall Players
In order to raise money to buy
pany, is sponsoring The Leinthall
Players, a mobile stock company
directed by Franklin Leinthall, in
an evening of one-act plays, Sat-
urday night, ‘August 14 at. Lake-
Noxen High School. The plays to
be present are ‘“A Long Stay Cut
Short” or “The Unsatisfactory Sup-
per” by Tennessee Williams,
“Fumed Oak” from Noel Coward’s
“Tonight at 8:30,” and “A Pair of
Lunatics” by W. R. Walkes.
Mr. Leinthall, who was born in
Nanticoke, and lived in Scranton
and Harveys Lake, is a teacher at
the American Academy of Dramatic
Arts and at the Metropolitan Opera
House in New York City. He has
acted in stock, motion pictures and
television. He began his dramatic
career while attending Lake Town-
ship High School and Wyoming
Seminary. His brother, Rev. Guy A.
Leinthall_ is minister of Wyoming
Methodist Church, and another
brother, Walbridge E. Leinthall, is
on the police force at Harveys Lake.
The Leinthall Players has as its
nucleus a group of young actors
from the Pilgrim Players, a suc-
To Present
cessful off-Broadway group in New
York City, directed by Leinthall.
Tickets may be obtained from
Mrs. Malcolm Nelson, Harveys Lake,
or by telephoning Harveys Lake
9-3127 for reservations.
Offices To Open
Atlantic Commission Company
will open its offices and packing
plant in the Devens Building within
the next few days. Tomato packing
will not start, however, until the
middle of August.
Hislop’s Economy
Is Air Conditioned
Hislops Economy Store on Main
Street, Dallas, has just been com-
pletely air-conditioned by Power
Engineering Company.
A new gateway has ben erected at
Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary on Cen-
ter Hill Road.
The stone pillars on either side of
a woodengateway are here shown in
course of construction. The pillars,
made of field stone found on the
property, are now complete and the
gate has been hung.
The Sanctuary was established by
will of the late Rachael R. Wyckoff
probated on December 4, 1946. By
the same will, Mrs. Wyckoff be-
queathed $5,000 to Wilkes-Barre
General Hospital in memory of her
nouncement of its plans.
daughter the late Dr. Sara D. Wyck-
off and the balance of her estate to
the use and benefit of Wyoming
Seminary, with the wooded area
aroud her cottage on Center Hill
Road reserved as a bird sanctuary.
The inscription on the left pillar
reads: ‘Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary,
established by Rachael R. and Sara
D. Wyckoff, Wyoming Seminary,
trustee.”
(Charles D. Malkemes did the con-
struction. An imposing stone bird-
house surmounts one of the pillars.
Col. Thomas Atherton was the
architect.
Laing Firemen
Discuss Tanker
Robinhold Resigns;
Dungey Is Treasurer
Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Com-
pany met Monday evening with
twenty members present. Five new
members were introduced.
After the minutes, nominations
for treasurer, left vacant by the
resignation of Daniel Robinhold,
were in order with Art Dungey and
Charlie Flack getting the nod. Flack
declined and Dungey was elected.
Chief Besecker reported on the
recent fire at the American Legion _
stating that before any discussion
of the water shortage, he would
like to suggest the installation of
cisterns throughout the Dallas
area. Besecker also asked that a
letter of thanks be sent to all fire
companies attending the fire.
also stated that a fire school will
start in September. A minimum of
twenty men are needed to start
with a maximum of forty.
President Henry Peterson then
moderated a general discussion of
the shortage of water in the Dal-
las area. Each man had ,an oppor-
tunity to voice his opinion after
President Peterson commented on
some of the advantages and disad-
vantages of the purchase of tank
trucks. He stated that a gallon of
water weighs one-fifth more than
a gallon of gas. A used 2,000-gallon
tank truck with chasis would weigh
about ten tons. Considering this,
many expressed the opinion that
this would cost too much money
to purchase a chasis and that it
would be too troublesome to get
into many spots in the area.
Some also suggested water tanks
spotted in the region but that was
ruled out when freezing tempera-
tures were considered. It was also
suggested that pressure be put on
the water company to supply an
adequate amount of water in spots
where some domestic users are
without water for as many as three
hours a day.
Chief Besecker also stated that an
effort will be made to add a 450-
gallon tank on the old pumper
which would make a total of 1,000
gallons on both trucks. During the
discussion it was decided that
President Peterson should appoint
a committee to look into all phases
and make a report within two
months.
Two Drown
At Mehoopany
A 65-year-old man and his 10-
year-old granddaughter were
drowned Friday afternoon in the
Susquehanna River near Pebble
Beach, Mehoopany.
The victims, Charlies Seipert,
Mehoopany, and Carol VanVolkin-
burg, Laceyville, followed by his
dog arrived at the river at 3 o'clock.
Witnesses said the girl remained
near shore while her grandfather
swam across the river and back.
Then he put the girl on his should-
ers and swam about ‘twenty feet
from shore when the pair disap-
peared.
The barking of the dog attract-
ed the attention of men working
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To Head Auction
For Year 1955
Annual Event
Classifies As
Big Business
William Wright was introduced
as the 1955 Auction chairman at
Monday night's Library Auction
Committee meeting held in Back
| Mountain Memorial Library Annex.
Robert Bachman, 1954 general
chariman asked for constructive sug-
gestions toward maikng the 1955
auction an even greater success than
the eight auctions preceding it, and
wound up business for the July 9
and 10 sale.
Howard Risley, stating that the
annual auction had now become big
business, suggested possible appoint-
ment of a business manager to co-
ordinate efforts.
A variety of suggestions was offer-’
ed during informal discussion. The
concensus was that while the flags
were waving and the crowds cheer-
ing, it was easy to get cooperation,
but that the morning after it was
difficult to enlist aid in cleaning up
the shambles, the burden falling too
heavily upon a few people. It was
decided that each committee should
be asked to appoint a clean-up squad
to work without benefit of praise
and publicity after the fun is over.
A tighter-knit organization with
more specific delineation of respon-
sibilities was recommended, with
better carry through after the auc-
tion.
Stefan Hellersperk got a vote of
thanks for his superiaor handling of
the grounds, and Explorer Scouts
were praised because of their parti-
cipation in trucking furniture and
acting as runners and barn helpers.
Mrs. Dan Robinhold reported for
refreshments; Mrs. Fred Howell for
the antique committee; William
Wright for Kiwanis barbecue; Mrs
Mitchell Jenkins for general solici-
tation; Charles Rinehimer for new
goods; Mis. George - Jacobs for
books; Mrs. Bud Silverman for pic-
ture frames; Lettie Culver for
chances; Mrs. T. M. B. Hicks for
publicity.
Necessity for having men on the
refreshment committee was stressed
Sheldon Evans, reported Mrs. Rob-
inhold, was invaluable at the booth.
Baked goods, is was brought out,
could do twice as much business.
Sticky buns and cherry pies and
fresh gingerbread disappeared be-
fore they reached the counter, so
great was the demand. Ways of
getting more baked goods were dis-
cussed. Lists are kept each year as
a foundation for solicitation next
year. Telephoning friends personally
was one suggestion.
The matter of having another
smaller sale in early autumn or late
summer was brought up. There is
still material enough in the Barn fo
bring bidding from a good sized day-
time crowd at bargain prices. Many
residents have expressed interest in
certain items, things which were not
brought to the block because of lack
of time. If this plan is carried out,
there will be plenty of advance
notice through papers and radio.
Présent were Robert Bachman,
chairman; Mrs. Arthur Ross, auction
secretary; H. W. Smith, Stefan Hell-
ersperk, Mrs. Mitchell Jenkins, Mrs.
Herbert Smith, Jr., William Wright
Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Robinsold,
Mrs. Culver, Mrs. Howell, Mrs.
Jacobs, Sheldon Evans, Mrs. Hicks,
Howard Risley, Charles Rinehimer,
Arthur Ross.
Teen-Agers Hurt
In Car Crash -
Laura Perkins And
Paget At Nesbitt
Two Back Mountain teen-agers
who were seriously injured Friday
morning at 6:30 on their way back
to work at a Pocono summer resort
area, are making good progress at
Nesbitt Hospital. Laura Perkins,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles
Perkins, and Roger Kent Paget, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Paget,
were hospitalized at Stroudsburg im-
mediately following the crash but
were transferred to Nesbitt Sunday
evening.
Both were badly lacerated when
the car crossed highway 611 on a
long straight hill, hit a tree, plunged
into a gully on the wrong side of
the road and turned over. Both re-
mained conscious. Roger thinks he
may have closed his eyes for a
moment at the wheel.
Laura, 18, has a long scalp wound
and a badly lacerated knee. Roger,
17, has scalp wounds and a badly
lacerated arm, exposing tendons,
with possibility of glass still im-
bedded.
Laura had a vacation job at Cliff
View Inn; Roger at Buck Hill Inn.
Both had Thursday off, and spent
the day with their families here.
Legion Members
Will Decide On
Home Location
Post Owns Four ;
Large Lots On |
Memorial Highway
Membership of Daddow - Isaacs
Post American Legion will meet
Monday night at 8 at the Borough
Building to hear reports of loss dur-
ing the recent fire which destroyed
its building and to discuss rebuilding
plans.
Board, will preside and has an-
nounced that tentative construction
plans have been requested from four
contractors and probably will be
presented at this meeting.
The Legion owns four large lots
along Memorial Highway at Center
Hill Road, as well as the property
on which the former building stood
on Huntsville Road.
The membership will be asked to
decide where the new home will
be located. Current sentiment is
in favor of the Memorial Highway
location. ) i
A survey of losses of equipment,
special committee appointed for that
purpose show that the Legion's loss
was far greater that the $30,000 in-
surance carried, but officers feel
confident that the membership and
the community will generously sup-
port the construction of a new and
finer home.
There are presently about 200
members in the Post and 300 mem-
bers in the Home Association. Only
Legion members will attend Mon-
day’s meeting. ’
New Directory
Due August 2
Four Hundred Phone
Numbers Are Changed
In order to render more efficient
service to meet the expanding needs
of the Dallas District, Col. H. H.
Butler, vice-president and general
manager, Commonwealth Telephone
Company announced today that ap-
proximately four hundred telephone
Centermoreland, Sweet Valley and
Harding exchange areas have been
changed.
These new numbers as well as
those of additional subscribers will
be shown in the new Dallas, Tunk-
hannock and Shickshinny Directory
which will be distributed on or
about August 2nd. Approximately
13,400 subscribers will be listed in
the new directory covering these
three company districts.
Colonel Butler also stated that
pressurizing of Commonwealth Tele-
phone Company’s Dallas to Wilkes-
Barre cable has (been completed.
The cable has been filled with nitro-
gen gas under six pounds pressure.
Purpose of such pressurizing is to
keep moisture out of the cable
should cracks appear in the lead
sheathing. 3
Should moisture begin to effect
the cable in any area, the gas pres-
sure wards off any immediate
trouble or service disruption and, at
the same time, sets off a signal at
the central office warning of the
cable leak or break. e cable is
pressurized in sections by means of
dams so that the returning warning
signal discloses in which section
service trouble may be imminent
thus facilitationg its immediate re-
This system of pressurizing cable
is employed by the Bell System as
well and Commonwealth Telephone
Company has used it several years
in cable in the Montrose Clarks
Summit and Troy areas.
Gould's Jaguar
Misses By Hair
Elston and Gould missed first
place in Giants Despair hillclimb by
seven tenths of a second, taking
second and third places in their
class. The English Jaguar would have
walked away with the race if it
had been three thousand miles older.
Delivered only a few days before the
race by Danny Meeker, Kunkle
dealer, the powerful little car had
not had time to be completely
broken in. Tiny Gould owns the car,
Ray Elston drove it.
Elston and Gould hold the
licensing authority for North East-
ern Pennsylvania territory of Sports
Cars Club of America. Charlie Glace,
Trucksville is representative for the
area. John Dukes, secretary, will
soon be a Back Mountain man with
a sumer home near Farmers Inn.
Bob Morgan, Sweet Valley, drove
a Crossley with a Ford V 8 engine
in the hillelimb. There were 88
entries, 64 in the road races. Most
entries were from other localities.
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