f Dallas Borough appoints neighboring policemen on Borough police force Dallas Borough Council offic- ially appointed all the members .of the Kingston Township and ‘Dallas Township police forces as Dallas Borough policemen at the monthly council meeting. Each police officer and special David T. Joseph awarded medals in Air Force M.Sgi. David T. Joseph was recen presented with the Bronze Star for Meritorious service and the Purple Heart ~ for wounds received while ser- ving with the Air Force in DaNang, Vietnam. Sgt. Joseph’s base commander made the presentation at West- over AFB, Mass., where he is presently stationed. Sgt. Joseph, who has been with the Air Force 20 years, served in Vietnam from Sep- tember 1969. The son of Anna Joseph, 80 Norton Ave., Dallas, and the late David J. Joseph, he attend- ed Dallas Borough School and graduzi@d from Wyoming Sem- inary, ‘Kingston. He resides in Massachusetts with his wife, Fran, gind their children, David 17, sl, 14, Paul 10 and Julie 6. : Hawaii vacation Paula Scott, daughter of Kathryn Scott and the late Durelle T. Scott of Dallas, and Peggy Jordan, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Jordan, Trucks- ville, will be vacationing in Hawaii for a period of 16 days. They will depart from Kennedy . Airport in New York, via United Airlines Aug. 1 and will return Aug. 16. Miss Scott and Miss Jordan will staying at the Outrigger Hotel on Waikiki Beach on the Island of Oahu. They will take the Tradewinds Tour around the Island and they plan, £2 et other iQends. 0 . merger takes place. patrolman was appointed indi- vidually by name in order to give each one the authority to act in the borough. Solicitor Charles Lemmond had read to the council the por- tion of the borough code stipu- lating that each officer must be appointed individually before the proposed cooperative police Civil service benefits and pensions will be covered by the orginal employe. Mrs. Alfred Root, a resident of Franklin Street, appeared at the meeting to complain about a drainage problem as the result of a new home constructed adjacent to her property. She stated that mounds of dirt create a water problem in her basement and she believes that the septic tank of the new dwel- ling is five feet from her back door. The complaint will be in- vestigated by Council Willard Newberry, chairman of the Sanitation Committee. Harry Campbell, who resides on a corner property on Wood- lawn Drive, appeared to request permission to build a garage within two feet of his building line. He stated that new paving in the area has prevented him Three Stooges to meet Hercules Those old time favorites, The Three Stooges, will meet Hercules in a movie guaranteed to provide chuckles aplenty for youngsters of Kingston Town- ship. The film will be shown Wednesday morning at 10 at the Trucksville Elementary School and again at 1 p.m. at the Shavertown Elementary School. The film is part of the recrea- tion program sponsored by Kingston Township’s recreation commission .and there is no - admission fee: larceny case heard recei gn stolen merchandise. testifn continued from page 1 Trooper Allen d as to items found on Mr. Covert’s property and Mr. Dewey identified the items. : Specially Mr. Covert was alleged to have taken aluminum windows, cooking stove, dual-thermo heater, plastic sink and paneling and side walls. It was stated that he had constructed nearly a com- plete camper with materials from the company, some of which he had purchased. Mr. Dewey testi- fied that the nationally advertised price for a com- plete unit is $1,095. According to testimony, Mr. Covert had admit- ted to Trooper Allen that he had taken the items. Attorney Johnson closely cross examined the policemen as to how his clent’s constitutional rights “had been protected. It was established that all the items mentioned in the complaint were being held in the company’s custody as evidence. Ti Commonwealth requested that the com- plaint be amended to read May, 1969, instead of the previous year as some of the items had not been manufactured at the earlier date. The ammend- ment was allowed after close questioning of both witne@es by the defense attorney. Magistrate Anderson stated in his opinion a prima facie case had been established and the case should go before the Grand Jury. Mr. Covert’s bail was continued at $7,500. Enjoy Sterling Hotel's Award-winning MORGASBORD PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE More than 100 varieties of Fine Foods and Desserts. All you can eat. No charge for seconds, thirds, or fourths. Make your own sundae. Adults $49 Children $250 Under 12 Babies Free! Thursday—s5 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday—5 to 9:30 P.M. Sunday—12 Noon till 8 P.M. Free parking For Reservations, Call: 822-3131 By Tradition, Downtown Motor Hotel. On the River Common from using his former parking facilities. The chairman of the Board of Adjustment, Council- man Newberry, was instructed to investigate the matter. Councilman George Thomas reported that work on the recreation site is progressing. Additional insurance will be- necessary before the site can be used by the public. Council will investigate available policies for the recreation site and re- evaluate the borough insurance program. A letter was received from the General Code Publishers stating that they have com- pleted Phase I of the codifica- tion of borough ordinances. They desired to set a tentative date for research of the borough records before compiling all the ordinances in to one workable volume. A letter was received from Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, director of the Institute of Regional Af- fairs, regarding possible state aid would be forthcoming, Dr. Mailey suggested, only if the merger were consumated along Mailey suggested, only if the merger were consumated along lines provided by the police co- operation agreement. Dr. Mailey has requested $5,000 from the Partner Cities Program and an additional $5,000 from Pennsylvania Crim- inal Justice Planning Board. Mrs. Lashford is WSCS head again Mrs. Edgar J. Lashford, Sutton Road, Huntsville, was re- elected president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Wyoming Con- ference of the United Methodist Church at an annual meeting held recently at the Forty Fort Church. reunion The Hummell family reunion, held July 5 at Ricketts Glen, was attended by approximately 50 persons. Many were from out-of-state. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Hummell, Ben Jr.,; Mr. and Mrs. Constance McLaughlin; Mr. Loren Hummell, Lorraine, Linda, Lou Ann; Mr: and Mrs. Cleve Hummell, Cleve Jr., Jimmy, Mike, Eddie, Susan, Betty Jean, Cathy; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hummell, Lori, Harry Jr.; Janet Zumbroski, and Michael Rock, all of New Jersey; Mrs. Carrie Hummell; Mrs. Lar:cy Butler; Nesbitt Hummell, Harveys Lake; Mr. and Mrs. William Rittenhouse, Loyalville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parrish, Aaron and Holly, Lehman; Mrs. Mike Bie- lecki; Charlotte Scott, Ray Jr., - Larry, Allan, Janet, Noxen; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lutz, Sweet Valley, and Michele Roman- chick, Lehman. Have No Fear. Bruce F. Slocum Insurance Agency “All Forms of Insurance” 48 Main Street, Dallas, Pa. 675-1167 and Mrs. Bill Frederick in intensive care Bill Frederick, West Center Street, Shavertown, has been hospitalized in Rhode Island where he suffered a heart at- tack while on vacation. 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