\ { | / Commonwealth Telephone Company has reached the milestone of having 150,000 telephones in service, according . to an announcement made by John B. Hibbard, president of the company. ‘ Mr. Hibbard attributes this record increase to the efforts company employees have made to meet demands caused by the rapid business and residential growth in the areas served by Commonwealth Telephone. He noted that it was just six years ago, in 1966, that the company installed its 100,000th telephone. Known initially as the Center Moreland Telephone Company, Commonwealth began operations in 1897 as simply a wire between two farmers. Today, 75 years later, the company is ninth largest of the 1800 independent telephone companies in the nation, and serves over 96,350 customers in eastern Pennsylvania. Commonwealth, which is also celebrating its Diamond An- niversary, has dedicated the than 650 employees. Symbolic 150,000th telephones are being given to company employees in ceremonies throughout Com- monwealth Territory. Open house celebrations, service club dinners and em- ployee dinners are part of the observance of Commonwealth's 150,000th Telephone and Diamond Anniversary. Jack Anderson, one of the best known and most con- troversial journalists today, will speak at the Wilkes College gymnasium Oct. 30 at 8 p.m, as part. of the current year’s concert and lecture program. A muckraker in the true sense of the word, Mr. Anderson, whose Washington Merry-Go- Round column is syndicated in 700 newspapers, says his pur- pose is ‘‘to expose and oppose. To be an ombudsman to the oppress, the minority groups, people who are calling out and not being heard.” Mr. Anderson, who won a proven to be the nation’s most talkq¥i-about columnist ITT case and Nixon Ad- ministration’s stand on the India-Pakistan War. The controversial figure has been writing the column for 26 years, as junior partner until Drew Pearson died three years ago, exposing. issues and con- flicts. With Pearson, their exposes helped convict three congressmen for kickbacks, led toi the resignation of Eisenhower aide Sherman Adams and worked to discredit the late Senator Thomas J. Dodd for mixing private and public funds. In January, Mr. Anderson became the most quoted source Leh®han Methodists Schedule Songfest The second annual songfest of the Lehman Charge will be held Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Lehman United Methodist Church. Each family attending is re- To to bring a covered dish dessert. 8 in Washington after he released secret government documents on the U.S. role in the India- Pakiston War and by asserting the the Nixon Administration lied?’ in saying that Washington was neutral in the conflict. Mr. Anderson has seemed to thrive on secret documents, and his column thrives on inside reports of high-level discussions, as well as intimate moments. Anderson's ‘‘infernal furnace’ as he refers to the eight newspaper columns a week syndicated by Bell-McCluer, five 90-second television commentaries for Metromedia, now shown in 16 cities, and a local 15-minute radio show. Mr. Anderson is also Washington editor of Parade Magazine. Mr. Anderson is married and the father of nine children. He is a strict Mormon, neither drinking or smoking. He does not travel in Washington social circles, and does not attend press conferences. This series and all other concert and lecture offerings are open to the public free of charge. Additional programs in this series are: Nov. 21, Jose Greco and Nana Lorca- A lecture- demonstration and recital by this great master of Spanish Dance and his Company; Dec. 13, Jean Shepherd-Lecture. Four-time winner of Playboy magazine's Humor-Satire Award. Author of “In God we Trust, All Others Pay Cash.” Host of his own nightly New York radio program. January 10, Osceloa Davis - coloratura soprano. Miss Davis has appeared in various roles at Carnegie Hall and with the New York City Opera; Feb. 20, 1 to 5 Daily 7 DECORATOR COLORS « LONG WEARING « EASY CARE 99 9 to 5 Sat. Miguel Rubio - classical guitar. Young Spanish protege of the great Segovia. Mr Rubio has been acclaimed as ‘‘one of the best alive ‘today’’; March 8, An Evening with Lillian Gish - Miss Gish, winner of the Academy of Arts and Sciences 1971 ‘‘Special Award,” presents a program illustrated with film clips and her own very special anecdotes about the infant medium that gave her a career. March 28, Neil Sheehan - Member of the ‘‘New York Times’ Washington Bureau. Put the Pentagon Papers in the “New York Times’’ and first to publish the ‘‘Arnheiter Affair’; April 11, ‘‘As You Like It” - presented by the well-known Shakespeare company, The National Players; May 1, Alex Haley - speaker. Mr. Haley will make his second appearance on the platform at Wilkes. Award- winning author of the ‘‘As-Told- To’ story, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,”” “What Next for Black America.” Photo by Dave Kozemchak cc themselves in a Page 3 Several residents from the Back Mountain appeared at the regular monthly meeting of the Dallas Area Municipal Authority meeting last week with complaints and questions. Mrs. Jacob Harrison, Car- verton Road, Trucksville, stated that she had extensive damage done to her property during blasting of the lines by the Marona Construction Company. She submitted an insurance claim but was refused any damages. R. Spencer Martin, chairman of the Authority, suggested that Mrs. Harrison obtain legal counsel and bring action against the Marona Company. Mrs. Harrison also objected to widows paying the same amount of rental as those with large families, and paying rental even if a sewer ‘con- nection is not made. Solicitor Merton Jones stated that the sewer system was built on bonds amounting to $7,200,000.00 Interest is due on these bonds and when it is payable there has to be capital. The Harveys Lake Women’s Service Club held their October club meeting at the Lake Elem- entary School. Mrs. C. Wesley Boyle presided. Mrs. John Barbose and Mrs. Howard Jones gave their reports on the Northeast Dis- trict Meeting which was held at the Mayflower Supper Club. Financial chairman, Mrs. Taft Truska Jr., announced that a hoagie sale will be conducted Oct. 24. The Luzerne County Federa- tion of Women’s Clubs meeting will be held October 31 at 12 noon at the Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas. Anyone wishing to attend may contact Chief of Police Ray Titus re- minds drivers to check the con- dition of their tires for winter driving safety. Tests show that tires with good treads provide better traction on slippery pavements. For severe snow and ice conditions, however, nothing can take the place of re- inforced tire chains, especially for climbing slippery hills and getting through deep snow. our’ will love) You for it! dren’s children . . . § Hours: 9 to 9 Sunday by Appointment Tel: 675-2777 822-7211 Mrs. Harvey Kitchen or Mrs. Theodore Heness. Reservations must be in by Oct. 26. Once again this Christmas season, the Harveys Lake Women’s Service Club will dis- tribute over 200 cheer baskets to the men and women in the Lake area, who are over 70 years of age. Mrs. Howard Grey has accepted the chairmanship with Mrs. Stephen Ward as co-chair- man. Mrs. George Sabaluski gave a resume of the items in the Club- women’s catalog and an- nounced she is taking orders. The November dinner meeting will be held at the Castle Inn, Dallas, Nov. 2 with reception of new members at 5:45 p.m. Ham or stuffed chicken breast will be served. The program for the installation dinner will be provided by Lazarus and will feature a wig and scarf demonstration by Mr. Nicholas of the Wig Boutique and Florence Weir, fashion coordinator. Reservations must be made by Oct. 25 with Mrs. Howard Grey, Mrs. Esther Grey or Mrs. George Sabaluski. Hostesses for the dinner are Mesdames Howard Grey, Stephen Ward, Melvin Congdon and S. Richard Strazdus. Council continued from PAGE ONE) his attorney, James T. Shea. Council agreed to consider the variance request at a special hearing Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m., with a special borough council meet- ing to follow immediately. Mr. Hedden is seeking the variance for a four-family apartment on Pramba. Avenue. No building permit has been issued for the structure, which does not conform with the borough’s zoning code, and con- struction on the dwelling was halted by council’s order. Kingston and Dallas Townships and Dallas Borough passed ordinances to make it man- datory to hook up to the sewer lines within 60 days of com- pletion of the system, or by May 2. Jones emphasized that sewer contractors are available to make installations and have been. The Dallas Authority could have legally charged rental from the time construction began in March of 1971 but to be fair, waited until construction was complete and for the 60 day period. Payment of the bond issue, maintenance of the sewer plant, and other expenses are paid through the assesments, rentals and connection fees. Mr. Martin also said that there is a list of 60 plumbers at the treatment plant office. Floyd Sanders, representing Flood-Damaged Prince of Peace Church, requested that a lateral be placed on the church property so that a hook up could be made. Martin suggested that the church contractor contact the project managers and come to a decision as to where to place the lateral. Lansford Norris, a farmer from Chase, asked how residents would be assessed when the Jackson Township system is installed. Mr. Martin informed Mr. Norris that the Master Plan submitted last month by Weston to the Authority pertains only to Back Mountain areas, and that it is up to the various communities to set up their own authorities. Mr. Martin emphasized that the Master Plan is only a guideline and further work has to be done by the communities involved. Businesses Flood-damaged businesses are eligible for cash needs on a short-term, 90 day note at 2 percent interest basis, renewable for a maximum of 180 days. All sizes of business-- industrial, manufacturing, commercial, agricultural, utility, or research and development--are eligible for consideration. Proof of flood damage must be submitted with the ap- plication as well as proof that the applicant has applied for but not yet received long-term financing either from SBA, a bank, or expected tax refunds. The purpose of this program is to provide interim cash to ‘rehabilitate, repair, recon- struct, clean up, replace or otherwise return to economic use any land, site, structure, facility, including machinery, equipment and tools.” Money is put in an escrow account which is subject to withdrawal by a voucher which must be signed by a local, county or city industrial development authority and the Secretary of Commerce or his designee. In Luzerne County, ap- plications are available at Luzerne County Industrial Development Authority, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. Contact Oscar Schnell--823-2101. 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