of at 1e or at til do frees Al \ 3 ¢ i Athlete, sportsman, car- penter, coroner, funeral ‘director gall these are one in- “dividual, "Richard Disque of “Memorial Highway, Dallas. Dick, as most people know him, was born and raised in the Back Mountain, the son of Sarah Disque and the late Henry Disque. His father was associated with International ‘Correspondence Schools and ‘was also a well-known political figure in the area. His mother still lives in Dallas on Machell Avenue with her daughter, Mrs. George Bittenbender but also spends much time visiting her other children throughout the area from the Back Mountain to Bloomsbutiggy. ~ Dick attended the Dallas schools and was graduated from the former Dallas High School where he was active in all sports and a member of the varsity football team, which ‘during his senior year, was comparable to the Dallas Area Senior High School team of today...in victory that is. In his senior year as captain, he played full-back and was selected as a member of the area’s allf:holastic team. He played with such other local greats as Caddie Labar, Sam Joseph Lavelle, and his brother, the late Bill Disque. Following graduation from ‘high school, he turned down athletic scholarships to several colleges because he had definitely decided on his future career. He planned to enter the field of mortuary science and enrolled at Echels College of Embalming in Philadelphia where he received his degree in 1938. In December of 1939, he married the former Katherine Stolarick of Lehman in Dallas United ‘Methodist Church, in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Francis Freeman. The Disqygs’ have one son Richard II, o also attended the Echels College of Em- balming and graduated as an honor ‘student (3.8) with a degree in mortuary science. Richarcd 11 also graduated from Willkdt College with a B.S. degree in education with a history major and is presently a member of the Dallas Senior High School faculty, and coach of their golf team. He is also associated with his father in business. Dick (the elder) passed his state exams and received his license in January, 1939 from the State Board of Undertakers and immediately went into business at 149 Machell Ave. which was then the home of his parents. He continued to operate his business on Machell Avenue until World War II when he went to work with S. H. Hines Co., one of the largest funeral homes in the East, at Washington, D.C. ‘I considered this experience the finishing touch to my education,” he told the Post, “for you were only allowed one mistake and if you made that you were fired - that one mistake was one too many.” In 1952, while working for Whitesell Brothers (he worked with them for approximately 14 years), he started to build the funeral home on Memorial Highway, Dallas, where he is still located today. A large, beautiful white home - an asset to the community - Dick is justly proud of it. He built it himself, from clearing the land, felling trees, to putting up the entire structure complete with finishing touches both inside and out. It took him two years, working nights after work and weekends. Immediately upon its completion in 1954, before the Disques’ had time to plan an opening of any kind, they were called on to conduct the first service from the new funeral home - that of the late Joseph Feist, a well-known Dallas resident. Since that time, Dick has continued to improve his home and presently is enlarging the downstairs in order to confine most of his business activities to one location. Always an ardent sportsman, Dick seldom missed out on hunting or fishing, and bowled in several leagues at Crown Imperial Lanes. However, his activities became curtailed four years ago following serious injury incurred when he was struck by an automobile which went out of control while he was standing on a sidewalk. He has surmounted the handicap, however, and although limited physically to a degree, holder of a private pilot’s license, does a lot of flying, an interest he has had since 1935. Each March, for the past sev- eral years, he and other local residents have traveled to Pine- hurst, N.C. where they spend five days playing golf on the beautiful Pinehurst greens. Recently both he and Katherine Awards Badges The Dallas Cub Scouts Pack 281 met Friday evening in Dallas Methodist Church. New Bobcats joining the Pack were: Eric Rome, Robert Rowlands, Gary Kir! David Purcell, Jim Smith, Bill Helgemo, Chuck Weidenhoefer, Bill Evans, Jeff Corcoran, John Ruggles, Jim ‘Durkin, Chris Evans, Patrick Muldoon, Chris Gunster, Donald Gunster and Mike Kern. John Apponick, Nick Stull and Craig Meister transferred into Pack 281 ®om other packs. John Juris, Scout Master of Troop 281, welcomed John Prater, Joe Morton, Paul Eckert and Craig Duffield into Boy Scouts. Joe Cominsky, awards chairman, gave awards to the following: David Daley, 2 year pin; Gary Daley, Michael Ell and Bill Robey, 1 year pin; Troy Hunter, 1 year perfect at- tendance; Ed Ceol, Alan Casaday, bear badge; Tom we American Cancer Society 3 to Members Dunham and Ed Dunham, 2 year pin; Paul Dombeck, wolf badge; Scott Prater, 2 year perfect attendance; Clarke Bittner and Joseph Cominsky, silver arrow under wolf; Mae Rome, Den Mother’s pin; Ricki Rogers, bear badge, gold and silver arrows; Mary Chappell and Alverta Bogart, Den Mother’s pins and 1 year pin; Steve Davis, 1 year pin; Nick Stull, wolf badge, gold and silver arrows; Robert O’Konski, bear badge; Russell Bogart, Denner bar; Jay Chappell, assistant Denner bar; Gloria Bronson, 1 year pin and plaque of appreciation; Ed Hannigan, 1 year pin and silver arrow; Mark Adessa, Brian Muldoon and Artie Wagner, 1 year pin. Lee Eckert welcomed Barry Wagner, Dave Daley, Scott Prater, Blair Jennings, Alan Casaday and Edward Ceol into Webelos. . Dick Rogers, Cubmaster, announced the next meeting will be Dec. 15, Den No. 3 had opening, Den No. 2 had closing, Den No. 5 had clean-up and Den No. 6 won the Cubby Award for the month. Den No. 1 served refreshments. High School attended the National Funeral Directors convention in Boston, Mass. Dick Disque attributes much of his success to his wife. He very emphatically stated that Mrs. Disque always has and still does play a major role in the operation of the funeral home from planting flowers, greeting visitors, making calls, doing whatever is needed when it is needed. Although his profession keeps him busy, Dick finds time to take part in church and com- munity activities. He is a member of Dallas United Methodist Church and served several terms on the official board and on the board of trus- tees. He is also past noble grand and presently a member of Oneida Lodge 371, 1.0.0.F., and has a 25-year jewel pin awarded him two years ago. He is a member of the various Masonic Orders including George M. Dallas Lodge 531, Caldwell Consistory, Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre, and Lehigh Valley Club, Allentown. He is an active participating member of the Dallas Rotary Club, well-known for its service and youth activities in the area. Professionally, he is affiliated with Luzerne County Funeral Directors Association, Pennsyl- vania Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and the World-wide Funeral Service. Just recently, his estab- lishment was selected by Associated Funeral Directors Service for ‘‘its high standards that are required in the conduct of the profession’’, an outstand- ing honor because one cannot join this service, but must be screened, evaluated and ap- proved by its board . . . and only one funeral home in an area is selected. Dick is also Luzerne County Deputy Coroner, a position he has held for the past 20 years; present building inspector for Dallas Borough, zoning officer, and a member of ‘the: planning commission. Busy as he might be—on call any hour of the day or night— Dick Disque always has time for a friendly ‘hello’, a stim- ulating conversation, reminiscence with an old friend or classmate, or contribution of time to benefit his community of which he is very proud. So, too, can the residents of the Back Mountain be proud of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Disque . . . proud to know they are among neighbors that can be counted on to progress with change and modern society. THANKSGIVING DAY SPECIAL = SPECIAL FRICE eee $250.00 Blue White Diamond Sect In 14R White or Yellow Gold Mounting YOUR FRIENDLY. NEIGHBORHOOD § JEWELER PAT GIRARD QUALITY JEWELER Located Next To Wyoming Bank Wyoming, Pa. Daily 9 to 5:30 P.M. OPEN THIS FRIDAY TIL 9 p.m. SATURDAY ’TIL 6 p.m. P.O. Box 849 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 Photo by Jim Kozemchak The things that people-- children-- Not only are there more small Children with pea shooters, or shot by blowing in a tube, pose one of the greatest dangers. The sharp intake of breath as a child prepares to blow forcefully often results in the projectile being sucked into the lung passageways. Children aren’t the only ones Plans are underway in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties to offer scouts from 130 troops in the bi-county area an opportun- ity to participate in the 1973 National Scout Jamboree to be held next August in Moraine State Park near Pittsburgh. More than 35,000 Scouts and leaders from this country and many foreign lands are ex- pected to attend the week-long program which is held every four years as part of the in- ternational Scouting Movement. Fred Trammell, Scout Seminary Plans Day of Vocation On Dec.22; St. Pius X Seminary, Dalton, will conduct a Fall Vocation Day for young men interested in learning about the program offered in the Diocesan Seminary. High School seniors, juniors and college men may make reservations directly with the Seminary -at 563-1131. { The day will begin with Mass at 11 a.m., and a program ex- plaining the spiritual, apostolic, intellectual and community activity of college-seminary life will follow. Interested men are urged to be present. Executive of Penns Mountains Council, Boy Scouts of America, has announced the appointment of H. Merritt Hughes Jr., as jamboree committee chairman. Committee members include Milton Stein, Charles Meister, Robert Parker and Dr. John Schrode. The local council is contacting all troop leaders in Luzerne and Wyoming counties this week to inform them of plans for local attendance at the jamboree and notify them of two regional briefing sessions for interested scouts, leaders and parents to be held during the month. These sessions have been set for Nov. 20, at Shavertown United Methodist Church, Shavertown, and for Nov. 22 at the Hazleton Area Vocational- Technical School in Hazleton, with both meetings scheduled for 7:30 p.m. At that time, fac- tors such as cost, transportation and equipment needed during the week-long event will be dis- cussed. Outdoor, sports: merit ‘badge demonstrations, 'rartso and science competition and’ en- tertainment are part of the 1973 National Scout Jamboree program, providing each scout with what National Chief Executive Alden Barber calls “a window on his country he FRENCH MINT .MINATURES MILK CHOCOLATES could not get in any-other way.” This summer, in addition to the eastern Jamboree at Moraine State Park in Pennsyl- vania, a Jamboree-west will be held in August at Farragut State Park in Idaho. involved. A medical doctor who specializes in removing such foreign objects with the use of metal tubes inserted into the air or food passageways recently told of finding four quarters lodged in the esophagus. or food passageway to the stomach, of an elderly man. The man had picked them up in the dark and swallowed them in the belief they were medication discs. Another man got a tooth cap knocked off in a fight and was unable to find it. Doctors found it two years later--in the man’s lung--after = the man had recurrent lung infections and finally sought medical help. A woman with an unexplained fever was found to have a bristle from a wire food the wall of her esophagus. The Page 15 woman did not know she had swallowed it, apparently in food that she had eaten. The problem has become so commonplace that physicians suspect the presence of foreign objects in cases of otherwise unexplained fevers and breathing difficulties, especially in children. As parents, a good preventive is to make sure that small children do not have access to toys or other things small enough to get into the lung or food passageways. To assure publication, send your news in early. Call your local correspondent or The Dallas Post, 675-5211. 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