Ge A Greenstreet News Co. Publication Friends and neighbors of Col. William poi and his wife fortunate éhough to view films of the 29%, years he spent in the U. S. Infantry, liken it to a world-wide travelog. The Dierolfs have photos taken in all 50 of the states and approx- imately 40 countries. Enlisting in the military in 1940 as a private, Bill Dierolf, then a resident of Shavertown, worked his way up to the rank of full Colonel at the time of his re- tirement:in the latter part of 1969. The son of the late William and Bertha Dierolf, he was born in Wilkes-Barre, but at the age of eight he moved to the Back Mountain area with his parents where he attended Shavertown Elementary school. He graduated from the former Kingston Township High School and after working for a short time in the Top Hat Diner, he enlisted in the military and be- came a ‘career man’. He was married in 1946 to the former Dolly Sawyer of Dallas and they had one daughter Jeanine, now Mrs. David Germick; who was born in Panama. Military and home life did not mix and the marriage dissolved’ each going separate ways. In 1956, ill Dierolf married the former rances Mericle of Shavertown who, with the ex- ception of active service tours overseas, lived with her hus- band at the various bases to which he was assigned. They have three boys—Bill Jr., student at Dallas Senior High School; David, ninth grade student, and James, eighth grade student, both at Dallas Junior High School. Bill and David were born in Alaska while Jim was born in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. During his years in the ser- vice, Col. Dierolf continued his education, attending Austin Peay State College in Clarks- Tenn. and receiving ment. ) He has Mad a wide back- ground of experience in the coordinatipn and direction of complex MKhnical and admin- istrative activities and on many occasions dealt ‘specifically in the supervision, motivation training of both U. S. and for- eign personnel. An “honor graduate from Officers Candidate School, he graduated third in class from Communications Officers School and completed airborne and ranger schools. Prior to retiring from the military and purchasing his ranch style home in Applewood Manor where he and his family now reside, Col. Dierolf was assigned tg«F't. Monmouth, N.J. Before 1 8hne served in Tiawan for three years, going to that country as personal advisor to a Chinese signal officer from a previous command in Laos and Thialand, and the Philippines. While stationed in this country he was based in various states, including Virginia, Texas, the Yukon, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, and Kansas, with maneuver assignments to bases in many others. 5 When he joined the service in 1940, he received his basic was then assigned to the 12th In- fantry, which was at that time designated as the President’s Personal Regiment. His wife and family were a part of his military life, moving with him and learning to adjust readily to any type of climate, environment, or other condi- tions. oth Col. Dierolf and Fran dedribe it as a “kind of growing up.’ During World War II, he served in the European Theatre, doing most of his tour “WE PRINT-IT IN A MIN-IT' 86 S. Main St., Wilke of duty in England, France and ‘Germany. In later years, he has spent time in Panama, Korea, and Vietnam. Ten of the 29 years as a mem- ber of the military were spent overseas, where he received numerous citations and awards. His total runs to the number 35. Upon retirement from the U. S. Army at Fort Monmouth, N.J., Brig. Gen. Richard C. Horne, commander, presented Col. Dierolf with a leather- bound case containing certifi- cates of retirement and appre- ciation for his 29. years of tenure. His other awards include the Legion of Merit, second highest meritorious award given by the army, Bronze Star awarded twice, Commendation Ribbons, twice awarded Purple Heart, Good Conduct, Pre-World War 2 Ribbon, American Theatre, European Theatre with five battle stars, World War 2 Victory Ribbon, Army of Occu- pation, Europe, American Defense Ribbon awarded twice, Korean Theatre Ribbon with two battle stars, Expedition Ribbon, Laos and Vietnam, Reserve Ribbon with Hour Glass denoting second 10 years of service, U.N. Ribbon, the Presidential Citation, Korean Presidential Citation, Combat Infantry Badge with star, Master Parachute Ribbon and Ranger Tab. ) Since moving back to the area, the Dierolfs have taken an active part in community, civic, and church organizations. They are members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shavertown, where Bill is pre- sently “vice-president of the church council, and during the summer served as interim pre- sident while the pastorate com- mittee was searching for a new pastor. He accepted a position as traffic manager with Native Textile in Dallas where he re- mained until October, 1972 when he moved to Offset Paperback in the:same position. The Dierolfs are still avid tra- velers. If it weren’t for his boys, * who enjoy this area, he would take off at the ‘drop of a hat’ for new lands. On the other hand, he can think of no better place to put down roots than this area for he finds the people friendly, the opportunities wide, and the Back Mountain a great place for growing up. He is a sports enthusiast—his first loves are hunting, fishing and golf. But—he admits, “my sons’ dedication to the Dallas Area School’s Wrestling pro- gram has converted me to the sport. I never miss a meet. That’s a must on Fran’s and my agenda.” Bill wrestles on the senior high’s jayvee team and has an impressive record, while David wrestles 85 pound on the junior high varsity team. Jimmy, 80 pounds, is also on the squad this year, but only wrestles occas- ionally. Bill’s interest in basketball, football, and other such sports led him to become an official in several high school associations while still in the service. He continues to hold membership in the Kentucky High School Association as a registered foot- ball and basketball official; is a member of the Southwest Con- ference Football Officials Asso- ciation; the National Basketball Officials Association, and the International Basketball Offi- cials Association. He is a staunch supporter of the hard-working Dallas Letter- men-Boosters Club and is pre- sently second vice president. He is a member of the Fort Benning F&AM Masonic Order, the Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, and Irem Temple. His hunting and fishing inter- ests prompted him to become a 100 copies $4.40 Need low cost printing in a hurry? 25 to 1,000 copies:printed black on white 8/4"" x 11’* bond paper in just 10 minutes! We also do |.B.M. typing, addressing, mail. ing, folding, collating, photo- copies, FREE COFFEE WHILE YOU WAIT s-Barre, Pa. 18701 member of the Riverview Rod and Gun Club. He holds membership in ser- vice organizations including the VFW, Kingston, the Dallas American Legion, and the Century Club where to hold membership one must have made more than 100 parachute jumps. He has completed 365 and was the 946th member of the Club. He is also in the 314th Infantry Association, and the Disabled Veterans Club. Bill Dierolf also belongs to Barre Shrine Club, and the Irem Temple Golf Association. He and Fran are ardent bowlers—he bowls in the Mon- and she is a member of the Thursday night Bowlerettes, both of Crown Imperial Lanes. His favorite hobby is amateur photography. The Dierolfs have furnished their rancher with furnishings from Taiwan. The Far East motif is quite beautiful and cer- tainly more unique than most homes in the Back Mountain. Fran’s friends also rave about her unusual but tasty refresh- ments which she serves when she and her husband entertain. William Dierolf’s last 30 years have been most interesting and exciting and couples with his and Fran’s personalities, it makes them interesting neigh- bors. ’ Subscribe to Post It’s the biggest weekend of them all at Camelback each year and it all starts this Friday. Every year the Schaefer Brewing Company throws a party at Camelback with events geared to all types of skiers and all types of ski fun. Everything starts Friday evening with a Schaefer “Happy Hour” in the new Camelback bar The Hollow Log. A Schaefer Sloppy Slosh Slalom goes off at 7 p.m. on the J-Bar slope—entry is free and open to everyone over 21. Dancing and fun contests go on in the Camelback Lounge from 9 to midnight with music by #®JOY."? In the morning ‘‘hot’’ skiers— both kids and adults—will compete in the second annual Pennsylvania ‘‘Hot Dog” competition for prizes given by the HEAD Ski Company and the Schaefer Brewing Company. That afternoon, all member clubs of the Northeast Penn- sylvania Ski Council will field teams of novice, intermediate and expert skiers in competition for the gigantic Schaefer Cup (won last year by the Mid- Valley Ski Club team from Peckville), as well as the Schaefer mugs awarded for the best individual guys and gals in each class. The race will be held at 1:30 p.m. on the ‘Interstate’ trail. On Sunday, the Winterfest continues with a Lehigh University Intra-Mural NASTAR race, starting at 9:30 a.m. Other events include a beginner’s race for Lehigh students in the Sun Bowl, as well as sloppy slalom races for faculty members and their children. Lehigh students will earn intra-mural points for participation /in the NASTAR and Beginners ski race. They’ll end their ski day at Camelback with a dance and an award ceremony in the Camelback lodge. ‘Page 19 Civil Defense Offers Course A shelter management course will be initiated Feb. 7, it was announced ‘today by General Frank Townend, county civil defense director. The course will be conducted in cooperation with the Wyoming Valley Chapter Red Cross. During the June flood, trained shelter managers were in short supply. The purpose of the course is to train interested in- dividuals in management of a shelter during a disaster period. Civil defense planning is directed toward the use of schools and churches as mass care centers. Trained personnel are needed to organize and con- duct operations when a shelter is, activated to receive eva- cuees. Gen. 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