Ip a oked that 0 be ively car- wel- like I've o of we'll foot open pen- win- astic out pers 0 be that flies nade ints, *har- een. mes hem her ardt, | n an long and Lost that uch the Gun the ately 1em- the )ers, nths )T0S- Ed ory, ins, 1 R. and n of hich rted fect phy. deer Also will ibre un- Joy g to een the July 19 nda h ‘is ‘the Oct. ) at- 0@00000000000 °. ® ° ® ° ® ® ° ® ‘e® ® ° ° @ ° ‘® ‘® ® ° ° ® ° ® * o @' © e pi Area Churches CENTER MORELAND CHARGE Rev. Larry Saxe Rev. Winfield Kelley SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Beaumont Elder Morris Rossier PRINCE OF PEACE J EPISCOPAL Rev. John Prater, Rector J RESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Andrew Pillarella DALLAS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Robert Sheehan SHAVERTOWN METHODIST Rev. Robert D. Yost ALDERSON METHODIST CHARGE Rev. Robert W. Harris Sweet Valley Rev. Jack Cooper, Pastor DALLAS BAPTIST CHAPEL Eastern Star Building, Dallas Rev. Riley George i HUNTSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Paul C. Duncan TRUCKSVILLE METHODIST Rev. C. F. Gommer Jr. # PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FREE METHODIST Rev. Grove Armstrong HUNTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Ruth L. Underwood CARVERTON CHARGE Rev. Donald J. Schalk ST. THERESE'’S : Rev. John P. Walsh, Pastor Rev. Paul J. Flynn, Assistant Pastor GATE OF HEAVEN Msgr. Francis A. Kane "Assistant Pastors Rev. Thomas A. Flynn Rev. Thomas V. Banick OUR LADY OF VICTORY ST. FRANCES X CABRINI Rev. Charles F. Mulrooney, Pastor GLENVIEW PRIMITIVE Rev. Andrew Derrick EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY ; OF GOD Harveys Lake Rev. Forest Nelson COMMUNITY CHURCH (Shavertown Elementary School) Rev. B. Kirby Jones OUTLET FREE METHODIST Rev. Milton Frantz NOXEN GOSPEL TABERNACLE Rev. Alton Johnson EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH Rev. John D. Bohush ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN Rev. William C. Bispels © ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN Noxen BOWMANS CREEK FREE METHODIST Rev. Harold E. Bassett LEHMAN METHODIST CHARGE Rev. Winfield Kelley obituaries "HARRISON E. FOX Harrison E. Fox, 86, died at his home, Sweet Valley RD, April 28. He ‘was a ‘patient’ in Bloomsburg Hospital for 10 days and returned home Mon- day. Morn in Eleysburg, he was ‘ernployed at the American Can Foundry Company in Ber- wick for many years, retiring in 1948. He was a resident of Sweet Valley the last 20 years, and attended the Assembly of God Church in Mooretown. His wife died in 1940. Surviving are a son, Paul H. Fox, . of Philadelphia, grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Carrie Swank of Sunbury and _ Mrs. Edna Moyer of Blooms- burg. Funeral was May 2, from the Bronson Funeral Home, Sweet Valley. Interment was in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Ber- wick. 2 MRS. CHARLES L. CURTISS Mrs. Charles L. Curtis ice), 84, mother of Mrs. Jack Barnes, Elmcrest, Dallas, died Tuesday, April 29, in Florida, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Curtiss was born in Cidbinnati, raised in Mantua, Ohio, and married Charles L. Curtiss. They lived in Ohio - until sixteen years ago when they moved to Mt. Florida. Mrs. Curtiss is survived by her husband, Charles L. and four of her six children: Helen Albaugh, Port Clinton, Ohio; Marjorie Stonebrook, Cleve- land, Ohio and Myrtle Beach, N.C.; Mary Gaynor, Louisville, Ky., and Eleanor Barnes of Dallas. There are six grand- children. ‘ [ene 10ur Monumentsi lare Guaranteed by the Dora, Monuments That's why you should specify a Barre Guild Monu- ment — backed by the strongest monu- ment guarantee ob- tainable. See our display. Carverton Monument Co. PHONE 333-4246 Orange Rd, Carverton, Pa. two CATHERINE STROSAHL Mrs. Catherine M. Stroshal, 77, of 17 Sunset Ave.; Goss Manor, Dallas, died May 1 in General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Germany, she was the former Catherine Kruse. She received her education in Germany and came to the United States in 1925, residing in Wilkes-Barre prior to moving to Dallas 10 years ago. Mrs. Strosahl was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shavertown. : Surviving are her husband, Richard; a son, Ernest, Wil- liamsport; a daughter, Mrs. Duncan Carter, Camp Hill; four grandchildren, two great- grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters and three brothers in Germany. Funeral was held from the Snowden Funeral Home. Rev. William Bispels, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, of- ficiated. Burail was in Me- .morial Shrine Cemetery, Car- verton. Harveys Lake continued from PAGE 8 Education chairman, Mrs. Raymond Garinger, stated that she was anticipating requests for grants from Seniors very soon. She and her scholarship committee will act as soon as the need arises. Mrs. Elliott Ide, Community Improvement chairman, read and explained the need for ac- tion on a specified project in order to enter the contest that is sponsored by the Gen- eral Federation of Woman's Clubs. It was decided that the club would enter under ‘‘Gen- eral Community Improve- “ment,” a special project to be chosen soon. Home Life and Fine Arts iy chairman, Mrs. Jean Moledor, gave a resume of the recent sewing contest which is spon- sored by the club. Miss Pat Balita competed at Camp Hill with four other finalists. The winner was from the Southwest District. However, the judges reported that it was a very difficult deci- sion to make as each contestant had done such superb work and all could have been winners. Accompanying Miss Balita to Harrisburg were her mother, Mrs. Albert Balita, home eco- nomics teacher, Mrs. Mary- Alice Lucasavage, Miss Judy Valick and club members, Mrs. Allen Sorchik, Mrs. Robert Traver, Mrs. Charles Williams and Mrs. Jean Moledor. THE DALLAS POST, MAY 8, 199 Among the area chairmen who received awards at the closing meeting of the 1969 Heart Fund drive at King’s Inn, Kingston were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goffin of the Greater Back Moun- tain Area. They are pictured at right with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wyoming Valley's first 200 years By D. A. Waters Probably many of the New England Yankees, who came to northeastern Pennsylvania while it was an unsettled frontier, had in mind a sepa- rate and independent colony, and continued to work for it for years. In the meantime in Con- necticut, groups were organ- ized to settle additional town- ships, some of which were laid out on paper and named. On the ground, the first ones were Kingston, Plymouth, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre and Hanover. Soon five more were added: Providence, Exeter, Newport, Salem, and Huntington. After a few years seven more were laid out: our own Bedford, on the fringe of the Valley town- ships, also Northmoreland, Putnam or Tunkhannock, Brain- trim, Springfield, Claverick, and Ulster, all of which were up the River. At the time they were practically independent. Several times, petitions were sent to Connecticut Assembly asking them to assume juris- diction. A committee having met Gov. John Penn on Dec. 15, 1773 with no results, in January 1774, the General As- sembly of Connecticut passed an act creating the “Town of Westmoreland.” It was bounded on the east by the Delaware River, north and south by the colony lines, extending fifteen miles west of Wyoming. It was annexed to the County of Litch- field and elections were called. Large ‘“Towns’ were known in New England, but this may have been larger than any of them. Originally it did not reach as far west as the Sus- quehanna Purchase, but was later extended. In 1774 the population was estimated at 1922, valuation 13,083 pounds. When the first town meeting was called March 1 and 2, 1774, it was evident it was too big as a unit. By vote it was divided into eight districts, each including outlying lands bordering the principal town- ship: Wilkes-Barre; Hanover; Plymouth; Kingston; Pittston; Exeter, Providence and lands north and west; Lackaway, Blooming Grove, and Shohola; Cushetunk and settlers on the Delaware. “To “give all ‘districts’ some voice, additional officials were added in all positions until the total reached a hundred. There was only one treasurer, Zébulon Butler. Records were started March 1, 1774. Militia companies were or- ganized in each district, desig- nated by the Assembly as the 24th Connecticut Regiment. Representatives were elected regularly to the Connecticut As- sembly and a horseman hired to carry mail. Wills had to be probated at Litchfield, Conn., and those ac- cused of major crimes were to be tried there. In the Oct. 10, 1776 session it was enacted, “That the Town of Westmore- land, lying on the west side of the River Delaware in this colony, shall be a distinct County and be called the County of Westmoreland.” Judges, Sheriff, etc., were ap- pointed. County seat was es- tablished at Wilkes-Barre. Yankee settlers on the Dela- ware and in that vicinity later made submission to Pennsyl- vania and land titles were is- sued or confirmed. But in the Seventeen Town- ships on the Susquehanna, no submission was even thought of, and they held out until after the Revolution, even through additional’ Pennamite-Yankee wars. One strong faction held out for years, and made plans for an independent state. will meet Kunkle United Methodist Church WSCS will meet at the home of Mrs. Ann Weaver, Wednesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Jack Birnstock is co- hostess. Mrs. Charles Mitchell will preside. We have been a part of The Back Mountain Area for over 35 years — serving ECONOMICALLY and efficiently Bronson Funeral Service Alfred D. — Mildred A. Sweet Valley Donohue of Wilkes-Barre. Donohue, athletic director at King’s College, served as general chairman of this year’s Heart drive which raised a total of $50,819.94. Mr. Goffin is a member of the King’s faculty. compile list of senior citizens A list of Back Mountain se- nior citizens over 65 is being compiled by the Back Moun- tain Women for Christian Ac- tion. Friends, relatives and neighbors of persons who might benefit from any phase of a senior citizens program are asked to submit names of the senior citizens by telephoning them to Mrs. C. E. James of Trucksville. Holy Name meet Monday ‘The regular monthly meeting of 1 Gate::ofi: Heaven “and. Qur Lady of Victory Holy ‘Name Society will be held Monday evening, May 12, at 9 p.m. in Gate of Heaven Auditorium, Dallas. President William Kal- inowski will preside. The principal order of busi- ness will be a report by Vice President William Farrel’s committee on the progress of the Fred Hennebaul Fund Cam- paign. Representatives of the various Back Mountain service organizations who are partici- pating in this program have been invited to attend. Also up for discussion will be preliminary plans for the golf tournament and cookout sched- uled for Sunday, June 22. All members are urged to attend. [4 [ ¢ ’ ¢ ¢ ¢ ’ 4 ’ l [4 ¢ Mother's Day means praises For moms from coast to coast And Russell Stover Candies Say "Mom, you are the most Choose A Gift For Her From Our Fine Selection of Nationally Known Cosmetics Shavertown, Pa. “The Largest Pharmacy In The Back Mt. Area" Open daily and Sun. 8a.m.= 10 p.m. (98 hrs. 3. J. Fedock, R.P.....E. W. Hall, R.P......L. J. Elliott, R.P. Eh bb Eh Compilation of the list is the first action step the group has undertaken and was sparked by a talk given by Mr. Loren Swartz of the Luzerne County Institutional District who spoke on the problems of the senior citizens. Following his talk, discussion groups met indi- vidually and then came to- gether to begin to plan a pro- gram. Back Mountain Women for Christian Action will meet again in the chapel room of the Shavertown United Metho- dist Church on Tuesday, May 20.at 1:30 p.m. Any woman who is interested is cordially in- vited to attend and all Back Mountain churches are urged to send representatives. Mother’s Day tea Center Moreland Methodist Church will hold a Mother's Day Tea Saturday evening, May 10 at 8 p.m. church’s social rooms. A special program is being planned with Mrs. Ruth Briet- wiser from Meshoppen, as guest. In charge of the tea are the young women of the church. y / J . Monday, ol in the I H—+od i} LEHMAN METHODIST Tuesday, May 13, 8 p.m.: Wait and See Class. IDETOWN METHODIST Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.: WSCS meeting. TRUCKSVILLE UNITED Monday, May 12, 8 p.m.: gramming Council. METHODIST CHURCH Administrative Board and Pro- Tuesday, May 13: WSCS Day at Annual Conference. Wednesday, May 14: Opening of City, N.Y. Annual Conference at Johnson Saturday, May 17: Youth Weekend at Annual Conference. HUNTSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CALENDAR. Monday, May 12, 8 p.m.: Official Board. 2 Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.: Fellowship dinner. Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.: Christian Women’s Fellowship. SHAVERTOWN METHODIST CHURCH May 12, 8 p.m.: Alpha and King’s Daughters Combined meeting of Deborah, Circles in Social Rooms. Wednesday, May 14, 2 p-m.: Wyoming Annual Conference of United Methodist Church, Johnson City, New York. Friday, May 16, 6 p.m.: Keller Circle Covered Dish Supper in Church Socail Rooms. Saturday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.: Testimonial Dinner for Rev. Robert DeWitt Yost at Dallas Senior High School Audi- torium. Dorcas Society The Dorcas Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shav- ertown, will hold an “Odds & Ends” sale at the parish hall rummage sale A rummage and bake sale will be held May 14 and 15 at the Loyalville Church Hall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Articles for sale include a combination four burner gas and two burner coal stove, dressers, beds, two gas water heaters, and a rocker. For pick-up contact Mrs. Cora Dougal at 477-5644 or Mrs. Pearl Ide at 639-5383. children’s day Teachers and officers of the Huntsville Christian Church met in the Church recently. Plans were made for Children’s Day which will be observed Sunday, June 8, at 9:45 a.m. Plans were also. made for Vacation Bible. School to be held June 23 through June 27. Miss Hannah Culp will direct the school. Those present were, Miss Hannah Culp, Miss Elma Ma- jor, Mrs. Gordon Wolverton, Mrs. Thomas Templin, Mrs. William Eckert, Rev. Paul C. Duncan and Wayne Schmoll. to hold sale Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mrs. Robert Voelker, chair- man, has requested the follow- ing members to assist in the designated categories: Cos- metics and jewelry, Mrs. Fred Malkemes, Mrs. Ray Malke- mes, Mrs. Harold Zimmerman and Mrs. Walter Rowett; ladies’ accessories, Mrs. Arthur Marth; linens, Mrs. William Bispels, Mrs. Harry Ell and Mrs. Fred Eck. i Household items, will be taken care of by Mrs. Obed Hontz, Mrs. Henry Groff and Mrs. Duncan Whitehead; lad- ies’ clothing, Mrs. Robert Bayer, Mrs. Stanley Wills, Mrs. Harold Ash and. Mrs. John Gallagher; men’s cloth- ing, Mrs. John Clause, Mrs. Herb Hill and Mrs. Dorothy Jones. 2 Children’s clothing, is chaired by Mrs. Robert Monk, Mrs. Tex Wilson and Mrs. Robert Vail; toys and games, Mrs. Fred Daley and Mrs. Bradley Ide; furniture, Mrs. Ted Woolbert and” Mrs. Fred Témplin. ©" The Doreas is seeking salable merchandise of unlimited var- iety, and any of the above- mentioned members can be contacted to receive available items. Mrs. Victor McCarty is presi- .dent of the organization. [AAMT A GT The Kingston House Will Be Happy To Accept RESERVATIONS NOW For: Weddings — Class Reunions Dinner-Dances — Meetings and Anniversary Parties Call 288-4525 For Available Dates “THE KINGSTON HOUSE” ; 947 Market Street Kingston lA ATA TA AGA A lf hh ddd dd ee Vy Take Care remem suUM CEMETERY NEEDS Now SUMMIT HILL Has One of The Finest Displays of BEAUTIFUL MEMORIALS in The Area. 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