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juvenile delinquency is
‘mushrooming’ in county
“Don’t let your children be
orphans with parents,” warned
Luzerne County Probation Of-
ficer Robert Roman at a Dallas
Elementary PTA meeting held
Monday night. Mr. Roman
addressed approximately 75
parents and teachers on the
growing problem of juvenile
delinquency in Luzerne County.
Noting that 60 percent of the
one and one half million crimes
committed last year in America
were committed by persons
under the age of 18, Mr. Roman
stated that the number of ar-
rests of juveniles has doubled
since 1960. Furthermore, the
probationary officer asserted,
the stereotyped juvenile delin-
quent—the long-haired, beard-
ed, asocial youth of below aver-
age intelligence—simply is not
a realistic picture of the typical
delinquent. More often, the
“‘average’’ juvenile who gets
into serious trouble does not
shave yet, is a sociable young-
ster, and is of average intelli-
gence.
Mr. Roman suggested that
there is no single cause of juv-
enile delinquency, but that
“certain common social and
economic conditions often go
hand in hand’’ in creating situa-
tions which frequently give rise
to juvenile delinquency. He
cited poverty, poor neighbor-
hoods, and disorganized: family
life as factors which might con-
tribute to the ‘mushrooming in-
crease in juvenile delin-
quency,” adding that ‘‘juvenile
delinquency knows no bar-
riers—it afflicts people without
regard to race, religion, or
economic status.”
In Luzerne County, Mr.
Roman explained, the juvenile
court is presided over by Judge
Edward W. Lopatto. Chief Pro-
bation Officer Charles Adonizio
is assisted by five probation
workers in carrying out a three-
faceted plan which attempts
first to prevent juvenile delin-
quency, to treat it, and if neces-
sary, to control it through
‘detention of the youngsters in
‘any of the several state juvenile
detention centers.
The cost of this program is
high, Mr. Roman admitted—
approximately $400,000 each
year. A 75 percent ‘success
rate’’ with youngsters was
advanced by the probation of-
ficer as tangible evidence that
the money is well spent.
In closing, Mr. Roman ad-
vised that parents “give love,
affection, and respect to your
children; ‘that they ‘restrict
the hours and company your
youngsters keep” and ‘see to it
that your children are well-
dressed, well-groomed and
well-mannered.
“The less juvenile
delinquency there is,” the pro-
bation officer concluded, ‘the
better life will be for all of us.”
David F. Lacy, Dallas
to represent Bucknell
at national symposium
David F. Lacy, president of
the Association of Bucknell
Students, will represent the
University .at the National
Student Symposium on the
Presideney to be held Dec. 11-13
at Airlie House near Warrenton,
Va. Mr.. Lacy is a senior from
Dallas:
Bucknell is one of 100 colleges
and universities from all 50
states invited to send a student
to this symposium with ‘senior
members of White House staffs
extending from the Hoover
through Nixon administrations.
It is being sponsored by the
Center for the Study of the
DALLAS SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
by Cheryl Hontz
Linda Dexter
Senior Dance
Saturday evening, Nov. 14,
the senior class of Dal-Hi spon-
sored a dance in the school gym
from 7:30 0...10730° ‘p.m:
Everyone seemed to enjoy the
vibrations of ‘“The North
American Bear.”
Veterans’ Day Assembly
November 11, an assembly
was held in the Senior High
auditorium commemorating
Veterans’ Day. Mr. Gerald
Stinson presented a short talk to
the students followed by a film
entitled ‘Ugly Angels.” The
film explained the role of the
helicopter in the Vietnam war.
Veterans’ Day Parade
The Dallas Senior High Band,
majorettes, strutters, and color
guard participated in the an-
nual Veterans’ Day Parade
starting on Market Street in
Kingston and ending in Wilkes-
Barre. There were two band
divisions in the parade: “A”
division was bands comprised
of over 60 members, and “B”
division was the bands with 60
or less members. Congratula-
tions to the Dal-Hi Band which,
under the direction of Lester
{.ewis, won second place in the
“B" division. The band and
most abused drug
One drug in the United States
causes more damage than all
other drugs combined. The drug
is alcohol.
Only three human conditions
tie up more medical resources
than alcohol-related rpoblems.
They are heart disease, cancer
and mental illness.
Alcohol is very much a part of
today’s drug scent. One survey
shows that 92 percent of high
school students have at least
sampled alcohol, that 23 percent
use dlcohol “sometimes,” and
six percent say they use it fre-
quently.
As is the case with all other
drugs, parents usually set the
standards for teenage drinking.
Most young persons who try it
are mimicking adults and a
home cocktail party leads to the
teenage conclusion that drink-
ing is one of the easiest methods
of being regarded as an adult.
These studies indicate that
teenagers do not drink so much
for the effect as they do to avoid
being excluded from the ‘‘in
group.”
Early drinking increases the
chances of a boy or girl ending
up with the one of ten drinking
adults who are classified as al-
coholics and in need of medical
care.
majorettes also got a chance to
proudly ‘show-off’ their new
uniforms. The parade was one
of the largest held in Penn-
sylvania.
Football
Nov. 6, the Dallas footBall *
team showed their excellent
skill in the game against
Central Catholic. The game
with Central was considered
one of the “bigger” games and
the crowds that supported both
sides were large and en-
thusiastic. Of course the Dallas
fans were disappointed when
Dallas lost with the score 7-0,
but they had to admit that the
Dallas players did some good
playing. The team should be
congratulated for their hard
work and ability despite the loss
they suffered in the game
against Central.
Thanksgiving morning at
10:00 a.m. the Dallas football
team will meet Lehman at
home for the big game of the
year. This game determines
who will receive the ‘geld
shoe” that is given to the
winning team. Get out there on
Thanksgiving and support your
team—the Best!
Patron Drive
Recently you may have had
Dallas High School Seniors
knocking at your door and
asking you to be a patron for the
1971 yearbook. They needed to
collect at least $2000 to have the
type of yearbook they wished to
have. No one likes to go asking
for money but it was important
to them and so the seniors did it.
Thanks to all those people living
in the Back Mountain who con-
tributed, the goal was finally
reached. The class of 1971 would
like to thank all those who gave
money and made a good year-
hook possible.
Play
This is a reminder that Nov.
19 and 20 at 8 p.m., the junior
and senior classes of the Dallas
Senior High School will present
the comedy ‘‘Send Me No
Flowers.” The play will be held
in the Senior High School audi-
torium and the price of the
tickets is $.50 for students and
$1.00 for adults. Do yourself a
favor and come.
Wrestling
Tuesday, Nov. 10, wrestling
season started at Dallas. Mr.
Bamrick is the coach this year
assisted by Mr. Roberts. The
first wrestling meet will be held
Dec. 5, against Wyoming
Seminary at home.
This year the team is in need
of more heavy weight wrestlers.
Any boy interested in being in
the heavy weight division is
urged to come out and show his
support for his school.
Presidency.
The symposium is intended to
extend knowledge of the Office
of the Presidency to the
students by conveying to them a
more accurate impression of
how the White House Staff is
run, how specific policy desis-
ions are arrived at, and how
long range goals and objectives
are formulated.
It is also hoped by the spon-
sors that it will provide past and
present administration
members in attendance a better
understanding of student at-
titudes toward the Presidential
Office and the policy responsi-
bilities therin, and that it will
serve as a bridge to open com-
munication between the
nation’s college youth and offi-
cials working in the Office of the
President.
The program for the con-
ference includes a keynote
address and roundtable
discussions on the development
The program for the con-
ference includes a keynote
address and roundtable discus-
sions of the development of the
Presidential approach to
domestic and foreign policy,
and the Presidential goals for
the 1970’s. \
women voters
to hear speaker
on air pollution
The League of Women Voters
of the Wilkes-Barre Area have
scheduled a qualified speaker to
speak on environmental quality
at the general membership
meeting Dec. 2. at 8. p.m. in the
YMCA auditorium, Wilkes-
Barre.
The program will be on air
pollution and some of the ques-
tions to come under discussion
will be the extent of pollution,
why standards have to be set,
and why controls are necessary.
The program is also expected to
include discussion on the funct-
ions of government and of indi-.
viduals in these respects.
The League supported the
formation of the new Environ-
mental Protection Agency Act
which became a law Oct. 3 as an
important first step in coordina-
ting environmental protection
agencies under one head.
One-family home building
will push ahead of apartments
again in three to five years, say
the forecaster. Why? Because
half of all Americans are under
26, and they're expected to start
a new baby boom.
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PFC Ronald Roberts
black-out
results from
toppled tree
A power failure occurred on
Center Street, Shavertown,
when a tree fell late Friday af-
ternoon and knocked down
power lines. Service was inter-
rupted to about 200 homes in the
area from 5:44 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Richard Demmy, vice presi-
dent of Luzerne Electric Divisi-
on of UGI, said the tree—dead
for many years—was not felled
by wind or rain but toppled from
the sheer weight of its bulk.
Good Samaritan
rescues cat
Saturday afternoon the Dr.
Henry M. Laing Fire Company,
Dallas, received a call repor-
ting that a cat was stranded in a
tree on Siginaw Street, Dallas.
Being Good Samaritans with a
history of other rescues of this
type, four volunteers and a
truck were dispatched to the
scene. However, the company’s
24-foot ladder was not long
enough to reach the feline’s
perch.
John Sperl, Main Street,
Dallas, a volunteer fireman,
offered to climb the tree to
effect the rescue.
Some 50 spectators, mostly
children, watched as Mr. Sperl
climbed 50 feet up the tree. He
brought the cat down and rg:
turned it to its owner, :
“Just a part of our services,”
‘as one fire company official put
it.
turkey party Nov. 20
at Gate of Heaven
The Gate of Heaven Holy
Name Society will sponsor a
Thanksgiving game party Nov.
20 at 8 p.m. in the Gate of
Heaven auditorium, Dallas.
William Motyka is chairman
and William Kalinowski is co-
chairman of the event. The Rev.
Stephen McGough is moderator
of the Society.
"THE DALLAS POST, NOV. 19, 1970
R. Roberts attends
radioman’s school
PFC Ronald Roberts, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roberts,
Overbrook Ave., Dallas, recent-
ly graduated from basic train-
ing at Fort Knox, Ky. He is a
graduate of Dallas Senior High
School, Class of 1968. Ronald is
currently attending Radio-
man’s School at Fort Knox,
which is a 10 week course. The
school will recess for the Christ-
mas holidays at which time
PFC Roberts expects to be
home for a 14-day leave.
aged man found
lying near nursery
An elderly resident of a rest
home was found lying on the
ground Thursday afternoon at
the entrance to Rave’s Nursery,
Route 309, Kingston Township.
John Chomisak, 90, of Gibber-
son Rest Home, Idetown, was
discovered by Howard Sprau,
Shavertown. Mr. Sprau ad-
ministered first aid.
Kingston Township Police
Chief Herbert Updyke said Mr.
Chomisak apparently slipped
and fell. The Kingston Township
ambulance carried him to
Nesbitt Memorial Hospital,
where he was admitted with a
laceration of the forehead and
possible head and chest in-
juries.
It was reported the elderly
man has run away from the rest
home on several occasions.
2 Dallas
Walter Glogowski, president
of the Dallas Education Asso-
ciation, and Ruth P. Ambrose,
executive council member, met
with over 85 elected officers and
educator delegates from the
Pennsylvania State Education
Association’s Northeastern
Region at Pocono Manor re-
cently.
They discussed problems
facing children, teachers, and
administrators in the education
process today. The Northeast-
ern Region represents about
9,000 teachers.
PSEA President David Kirk-
patrick of Easton, in his ad-
dress, noted the growing suc-
cess of the educators’ legis-
lative efforts in Harrisburg to
bring what he viewed as needed
education legislation on to the
law books of Pennsylvania. The
legislation discussed included a
broad spectrum from increased
state aid to local school dis-
tricts, improved retirement
benefits for teachers, and to im-
proved standards of the teach-
ing profession.
State Senator-elect Henry
Messinger of Allentown, former
PSEA president and currently a
staff member of PSEA, chal-
lenged the teachers to respond
vigorously to what he called a
negative and punitive attitude
THANKS!
Humbly, I say ‘‘thanks’’!
Thank God! Thanks to my
wife and children. Thanks
to the army of loyal work-
ers who worked so hard for
me in all phases of this
campaign. Thanks to those
who have confidence in me.
I also wish to THANK my
OPPONENT in conducting
a clean campaign.
I pray for the guidance to
serve all the people in this
120th District of Penn-
sylvania and to remain
worth of their confidence.
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Hoblak continues
libel suit threat
William Hoblak, a Harveys
Lake Borough Councilman, has
notified Henry Null, Publisher
of Northeastern Newspapers,
Inc., and Shawn Murphy, editor
of The Dallas Post’s editorial
page, that he has begun legal
action in trespass against them.
Mr. Hoblak, through his at-
torney Joseph V. Kasper, filed a
praecipe for a summons Nov. 9
in the office of the Luzerne
prothonotary. A
praecipe for a summons begins
legal action without the com-
plainant’s actually filing a com-
County
plaint.
Mr. Holblak contends that an
editorial published Oct. 1in The
Dallas Post entitled ‘‘Sad State
of Affairs” libeled him by
implying that he ‘“‘was improp-
erly motivated and improperly
used judicial processes in con-
nection with the Harveys Lake
Council.” The editorial repri-
manded Mr. Hoblak for utilizi-
ing ‘legal harassment’ to drive
“a good and decent man—Fred
Kohl—not only from the council
but from the borough as well.”
Mr. Kohl, who now lives in
Kingston, appeared at a meet-
ing of Harveys Lake Council
Oct. 1 to refute The Post’s
charges. He protested ‘that
punk (Mr. Hoblak) and his
teachers
atregional meeting
of the Pennsylvania School
Board Association to legitimate
negotiations’ rights for teach--
ers.
coordinator for the
ers, stressed the role of political
activism among teachers and
the need for extending the polit-
ical successes of teachers on the
state level into more Federal
government political cam-
paigns. Mr. Standa said that
this was an absolute necessity if
education programs which our
children need are to be provided
with essential federal assis-
tance.
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out of this room let alone the
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DALLAS POST.
care of alcoholic
to be discussed
Over 100 community hospitals
in Pennsylvania will be repre-
sented by some 150 persons at a
conference on Hospital Care of
the Alcoholic at Camp Hill, Dec.
2-3.
The conference, conducted by
The Hospital Association of
Pennsylvania in cooperation
with the American Hospital
Association will be held at the
Penn Harris Motor Inn. The
program will feature prominent
figures in the health care field.
The aim of the two-day meeting
is to encourage better medical
treatment for the alcoholic.
Candace Mohr in
Pi Mu Epsilon
Candace Mohr, a 1967 gradu-
ate of Dallas High School was
recently initiated into the
Ithaca College chapter of Pi Mu
Epsilon, the national honorary
mathematics fraternity. Miss
Mohr was one of six chosen
from the I.C. student body, and
her selection was based on her
outstanding work as a
mathematics major.
Miss Mohr is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Archer E. Mohr,
formerly of 223 Machell Ave.,
Dallas, now of Liege, Belgium.
Harry F. Goeringer
at Tri-State College
New students enrolling with
the opening of the fall quarter at
Tri-State College, Angola, Ind.
include Harry F. Goeringer, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. o-
inger Jr., RD 5, Shavertown.
Harry, a graduate of Dallas
Senior High School, is majoring
in civil engineering.
Mr. and Mrs. Goeringer were
among those who attended
Parents’ Day at the college
prior to the opening of the
school term.
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