The upcoming primary includes a
number of races that directly affect
every voter in the Back Mountain.
With a majority of local seats on
the ballot, it is with great interest
that we look forward to the results.
This is the best opportunity to
have your voice heard. In a primary
of such local character, each and
every vote is of utmost importance.
The difference could very well be in
the one vote you do or do not cast.
Library
Are you annoyed about taxes? Are
you frightened about future
increases? Is garbage a problem in
your area? What about illegal
dumping? How responsive is your
community’s road crew? What
about those drainage problems
you’ve been harping on for so many
years?
It is the day-by-day things, not a
contemplation of world affairs,
which we are faced with in this
election. It is a chance to voice an
opinion of the things that have long
been sources of minor, but disturb-
ing, irritation.
On the other hand, perhaps you
are perfectly content with the way
your local government is run (and
we're not saying this is impossible,
just improbable). In that case as
well, you have an obligation to
yourself and to the people who have
done the good job to add your vote
of confidence. If you don’t, someone
else may be elected and you could
Any way you look at it, it is to
your advantage to get out and vote
on May 17. It is your right, your
privilege and your duty as an Amer-
ican citizen and a well-meaning,
thinking human being. It takes a
few minutes to cast a ballot--do it!
BY NANCY KOZEMCHAK
A rainbow of color to welcome the
spring. That is what we have in our
display case for the next four
weeks. We have some elegant glas-
sware of the depression era loaned
to us by Bette Zaboski of Dallas.
There is Cambridge, featuring a
seashell shaped candy dish called
crown tuscan; the caprice pattern,
moonlight blue sherbert, lunch set
and ash tray; chantilly sterling
silver footed divided mint dish;
bashful Charlotte in pink glass and
Elaine stemware, a pink swan. In
Tiffin, there is cadena, tall stems
and water goblet and Twilight,
cocktail glass and luncheon plate.
There are many pieces of Fostoria,
“topaz yellow in the June pattern
from the 40’s, azure blue whipped
Only Yesterday
cream pail in the Versaille pattern,
a butter dish, a jam jar and syrup
in the American pattern. There is a
large green Spartan needle etched
design water pitcher and goblet.
The Hisey items feature a bar item,
ash tray, cigarette holder and
match holder; footed tumbler, shot
glass, nut dish and almond dish.
The Fenton collection includes a red
low sherbert, a bowl and vase crys-
tal petticoat edge, white with pink
overlay and 3 pink vases. The pink
glass is Bette’s favorite and she
buys these items at flea markets,
auction, antique shows, mostly for
re-sale. She started collecting about
display and is most interesting.
During National Library Week,
the winners of the bookmark contest
were: Mitchell Morgan, Angie
Gialanella and Amy Gilbert. The
winner of the YA record contest was
Elizabeth Williams.
Summer story hour begins June
29 and concludes Aug. 10. Registra-
tion will be taken in the children’s
annex from June 6 through June 11,
during regular library hours.
A sincere thank you to the Dallas
Area Federated Woman's Club for
their contribution to the library, the
profit from their recent dance.
The Book Club will meet in the
annex Monday, May 16 at 1:30 with
Robbie Moore presenting a program
on shells. Olive Phillips and Jean
Alexander will serve as hostesses.
New books at the library: ‘The
Virgin In The Ice” by Ellis Peters is
the sixth addition to the Cadfael
50 Years Ago - May 12, 1933
Food classes of the 9th and 10th
‘grades of Dallas Borough High
School sponsored a tea for the
mothers’ of students. Those heading
the committee were: Peggy Shindel,
general chairman; Margaret Culp,
decorations; Hope Roberts, invita-
tions; Ruth Himm, refreshments;
Judith Beeler, hostess and enter-
tainment.
Dr. Carroll D. Champlin of the
School of Education at Pennsyl-
vania State College was guest
speaker for the Dallas Borough
High School commencement sched-
uled for June 14.
Deaths--Nettie B. Perrego, Lake-
ton; Mary Ferguson Delay, Ber-
wick.
You could get--Potatoes 10 1b. 29c¢;
butter 2 1b. 47c; picnic ham 8c 1b.;
chocolate pudding 3 pkg. 20c; gela-
tin dessert 5¢ pkg.; rice 3 1b. 10c.
40 Years Ago - May 14, 1943
A complete patriotic motif in the
form of a pateant depicting the role
of education in the building of a
fighting America was planned for
the Lehman High School’s 33rd
annual commencement program.
Harold L. Brobst, son of Mr. and
On The H
BY DEBBIE Z.
So I've been a little behind--what
do you expect when I'm getting
down to the end of the rope (with
school, that is.)?
Isn’t it great! In less than one
week I'll be able to call myself an
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induction test with high standing
and were accepted for Army Spe-
cialized Training Program. Both
were seniors at Dallas High School.
Engaged--Honey Bullock to Sgt.
Charles N. Knorr.
Deaths--Z.M. Coolbaugh, Bow-
mans Creek; Lillian Turpin, Dallas;
Henrietta V. Zack, Lemon.
You could get--Ground beef 33c
1b.; kielbasi sausage 35¢ 1b.; toma-
toes 25¢ 1b.; oranges 33c doz.; spin-
ach 10c 1lb.; 1 1b. pkg. premium
saltines 18¢.
30 Years Ago - May 8, 1953
Lester B. Squier, principal of the
Lehman-Jackson Joint Schools, was
named chairman of the 9th annual
Back Mountain Horse Show. Active
in the work of the Lehman Twp.
Volunteer Fire Company, he had
served on the General Committee
for the 1952 show.
Frances Stefanowicz was chosen
Queen of the May at Lake-Noxen
High School while Shirley Mac-
Millan served as her Lady in Wait-
ing. At Dallas-Franklin Twp. High
alumna of College Misericordia. I
can remember when I just started--
you guys should remember too. Boy
we're getting old.
Let's start off with a big “Hi” to
Bill Runner and his son Greg.
Through a little conversation on the
phone and having the opportunity to
meet Greg in person, I was able to
learn that Greg is working on an
Eagle Scout Award. In order for
him to achieve this, he can use your
help. ;
What we would like to see is your
donations of food (canned goods),
which Greg in turn will hand over to
the Salvation Army. You have until
May 17 to give Greg a call. He will
pick these items up at your conve-
nience. And by the way, Happy
Birthday Greg.
I got the opportunity to “split at
the seams’ with Peg and and Henry
Ziminski. Peg wants everyone to
know about the big ‘‘grocery heist”
which her aunt was a victim of. The
story is only given justice when Peg
tells it, so ask her about it. She’s
also given me a helpful hint on how
to save on laundry. As Peg says it,
May is bicycle month. Riders of
all ages and condition have come
out of winter’s hibernation and are
ready to go.
If you're a bicycle rider--ride
safely! Be sure you know the rules
of the road, have the proper equip-
ment, and are able to control your
bike in emergencies.
Here are some tips from the
Pennsylvania Governor’s Traffic
Safety Council. Remember, the
rules of the road for bicyclists are
the same as they are for other
vehicles.
--Ride on the right side of the
road, moving in the same direction
lane or path if there is one availa-
ble--if not, you are entitled to use a
reasonable portion of the roadway,
but be cautious. Do not use the
oh
School, Betsy Bunney was chosen
May Queen.
Engaged--Nita Williams to James
R. Perry; Nancy Heffernan to Heinz
Valtin; Jane Ide to James L.
Murray.
Married--Jeanne Margaret Scott
to Walter Schultz; Joan Ruth Shiner
to Lt. William Smilanick.
Deaths--Elwood R. Dymond,
Carverton Rd.; Fred J. Ide, Nesco-
peck.
You could get--Blouses $1.98;
handbags $1.98; skirts $2.98; nylons
98¢. i
20 Years Ago - May 9, 1963 ;
Linda Gosart was chosen Lake-
Lehman May Queen. Members of
her court were Sharron Farver,
Jane Delkanic, Alana Matter, Joyce
Spencer and Marily Woodling.
The Aunt Jemima Pancake Festi-
the social event of the week with
1,100 flapjacks sold.
Engaged--Pauline Moock to
Ronald Cassel; James Olenick to
Joan Pillegrinilli.
Married--Elaine Harley to Rev.
Richard Besteder; Joyce Schoon-
over to Roger Bellas; Linda Schoon-
over to Nelson Dymond; Elizabeth
John Henry is unbelievable - and
you should see what he does to save
on laundry. Ask her, you won't
regret it.
And, before a good friend stran-
gles me, I want everyone to know
that Eddie Chesnovitch has been
hired by a New York company.
Metro Services, and is now residing
in the Big Apple and doing illustra-
tions for this Media Subscription
Service. Well, who knows if we’ll be
able to talk to him often, but I do
want to wish him all the luck in the
world. (Especially walking down
steps)
Did you guys hear about Sally
Johnson; Mr. Wilson and Estella?
They've all been patients at the
Nesbitt Hospital. With all this going
on I better stock up on flowers, and
cards...what’s a person to do?
Looks like the big bowling tourna-
ment is coming up in Pittsburgh.
From what I hear, a lot of the Back
Mountain women are traveling west
for the big event. And to make sure
everything is in order,. I'll go along
to keep them under control.
How about a movie review?
sidewalk in business areas unless
this is specifically permitted by a
sign.
--Obey all traffic signs and signals
including stop signs, speed signs,
yield signs, and traffic signa.s.
These are posted for your safety as
well as the safety of cars and
trucks. If you are walking your bike
through an intersection, you are a
pedestrian and must obey pedes-
trian signals. Be sure you always
use hand signals when stopping or
turning.
--Ride defensively. Avoid busy
roads and intersections, use extra
care when crossing an intersection,
and watch out for opening car doors
and cars pulling out of driveways,
alleys, and parking spaces. Be sure
to watch for obstacle--sewer grates,
railroad crossings, debris and loose
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series. It is chilling, full of sublety
and unexpected twists. It happens in
November of 1139 A.D. and disrupts
life by violent and mysterious hap-
penings. A real mystery.
“Christine” by Stephen King is a
full-fledged novel of supernatural
horror. The scene is a middle-class
suburb of Pittsburgh in 1978. The
dark force in this novel is a 1958
Plymouth named Christine. She is
no ordinary car and is a survivor of
a time when speed was king.
Springtime is the time when we
wish we knew all the answers about
gardening. Well, no one person
does. However, the Back Mountain
Memorial Library has many books
on the subject!
Louise Elenchik to. Joseph Kowa-
leski; Linda Territo to Walter K.
Besteder.
Deaths--Lillian = R. Bevan,
Demunds Corners; C,C. Hoover,
Lehman; Louise Merril Capps,
Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Elue Guernsey,
Franklin St., Shavertown.
You could get--Pork loins 21c 1b.;
shrimp, medium, 69c¢ 1b.; duckling
39¢ 1b.; delmonico steaks $1.29 1b.;
$1.00.
10 Years Ago - May 10, 1973
Members of the committee for the
29th annual Lehman Horse Show
were Bob Rogers, Dan Lucas,
refreshments; Paul Hoover, box
seats; Ed Hartman, fire company
president; Herb Moyer, games; Rod
Schmig, refreshments; Bill Ehret,
general co-chairman; Joyce Cool-
baugh, publicity; Ron Wenrich, gen-
eral co-chairman; Harold Cool-
baugh, Lehman fire chief.
Engaged--Brenda J. Koppenhaver
to Jay Stenger.
Deaths--Viola Connors Dehaven,
Pellam Terrace.
You could get--Sliced bacon 79¢
Ib.; round roast $.38 lb.; ground
beef 87c 1b.; milk, !» gal. 62c; pt.
strawberries, 39c.
Here’s a simple one. Go see Flashd-
ance. It’s great! You'll love the
music and the dancing. I did. That's
all you need to know!
After a big night at E.F. Hutton
with Leslie and Cliff Parker, Cliff
said that he wants to get the infor-
mation on the new building straight.
That was after I started to talk to
him and then so rudely interrupted
him. Seems like I forgot what was
wrong. Oh well, the Parkers are
constructing a new building and it is
located in Shavertown.
Hey Peggy Straigis, my mom’s
hair looks great! Good job. (My
mom recently had a perm at
Peggy’s, and what a difference).
Well, I hate to cut off a good
thing, however, I'm in a turmoil of
graduation spirits and haven't been
myself lately. One quick congratula-
tions to Judy Barnick and Corey
Sullivan, both who are grads and as
I put an end to this mess for a week
a congrat to me--my mom’s still
walking around in a daze asking me
if I'm sure I'm not kidding her--gee,
the stuff some people have to put up
with!
Riding
gravel along the side of the road
can make you lose control of your
bike.
--Make sure your bike is in good
condition and all your safety equip-
ment is operating. That means your
brakes and pedals work properly
and that you have lights, reflectors,
and a bell or horn. For extra
protection, wear bright colored
clothing.
Many municipalities and boroughs
of Pennsylvania have their own
bicycle registration programs and
bicycle laws beyond those listed
here. It is always a good idea to
check with your local police depart-
ment to see if your town has a
bicycle program. Have fun on your
bicycle--ride carefully and think
about safety! ?
It’s funny how change, even for the
better, often brings such sadness.
At the Dallas Post, we experienced
just that kind of situation last week.
For the sake of efficiency and in
line with keeping up with progress,
Pennaprint Inc., made the decision
to transfer all production activities
to the Press-Enterprise building in
Bloomsburg. (Press-Enterprise is
Pennaprint’s parent company, for
those of you who are unfamiliar
with the structure.)
With the move, which was instituted
for this week’s edition, several
employee changes were also made.
We said a fond and very sad good-
bye last Monday, to Betty Meeker,
advertising designer for the Post,
Mountaintop Eagle and Abington
Journal for over five years. We also
lost the services of Nancy Russell,
who had only been with us for a
short time, but who was a valued
worker and a friend to us all.
Normally I have no problem with
streamlining an operation, if I can
see tangible benefits in the process.
But, in this case, the emotional
trauma has really affected us all.
We will miss Betty and Nancy, and
we want them to know just how
much we've enjoyed working with
them. At the same time, I hope the
improvements in the finished prod-
uct, your newspaper, will make up
in some small way for the loss of
two good people.
I suppose it is a matter of endings
and beginnings. You must have one
in order to have the other. By
moving the production of the Post to
Bloomsburg, we are ending an era.
Of course, the possibilities for
improvement, in terms of better
equipment and more advanced tech-
nology, are phenomenal. And as
with all beginnings, I'm looking
forward to that, too.
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Received my copy of the Harveys
Lake Homecoming Festival Tenta-
tive Program last week, (thank you,
Gloria Evans), and it really looks
exciting. The two-day event, June 1i
and 19, is packed with a variety of
fun things to do.
A bicycle tour, tube race, pro fish-
ing contest, sailboat races, water
parade, skydivers show and water-
show are only a few of the high-
lights listed on the schedule.
I am always one to enjoy a parade,
and I believe the one the committee
has set up for Sunday, June 19;
should be one of the best. It will
include, my favorite, antique cars,
and prizes will be awarded.
Of course, I'm particularly excited
about the Little Miss Harveys Lake
Contest, which will be held on Satur-
day evening. Could it be because the
Dallas Post is sponsoring this
event? Judging will take place just
prior to the Women’s Club Dance at
the Harveys Lake Pub, an event I
also plan to attend. :
Is the performance by the Avanti
Waterbugs their first of the season?
I always love watching those water
skiers. It’s enough to ‘‘almost”’
make you want to try it yourself -
ha, ha!
My family and I plan to spend the
entire two days at the lake that
weekend, topping the festivities off
with the fireworks display and boat
parade on Sunday evening. I hope
you will reserve the dates for good,
wholesome, summertime family
fun. Keep watching the Post for a
complete schedule of events, as
soon as it is made firm.
Remember, the entire weekend is
being produced to welcome you to
_another great summer at Harveys
Lake. It’s a big “hello” from your
friends and neighbors at the lake.
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I know there are hundreds of auc-
tion buffs in the Back Mountain.
Witness the annual success of the
Back Mountain Memorial Library
Auction and various other local
service and fire company auctions.
Rose Mohen has recently been
from Mak ;
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named go-getter chairperson for the
Dallas area for yet another unique
auction idea, the 14th annual ‘‘Auc-
tion 44.”
Go-getters canvass their areas for
hundreds of items, practical and
fun, to go on the block, via televi-
sion between June 4 and 11. Go-
getters will be contacting wholesal-
ers, retailers, artists and antique
dealers and many other community
businesses for the exciting oppor-
tunity to participate in public TV’s
“Auction 44.”
Those who donate merchandise and
services will receive valuable on-air
publicity and exposure in the 23
county viewing area.
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For parents and teens who are
caught up in the trauma of the
teenage years, 4-H has developed
another of its unique and contempo-
rary programs to help. The 4-H
philosophy is keyed by the concept
of ‘‘wellness.” As such, it shifts the
responsibility for keeping well to the
individual rather than expecting the
physician to cure sickness quickly
after years of personal neglect.
The program tries to help youll
people learn about and deal witn
problems and decisions involved in
growing up. It is an eight-stage
program, each aimed at a particu-
lar age group, beginning with 8-10
year olds.
Some of the categories are an
assessment of lifestyle, nutrition,
fitness, social health, survival skills
(dealing with driving and assuming
adult responsibilities) and coping
with adult problems. As always, 4-H
programs can be completed individ-
ually or through groups. Chris
Tomascik, at the Cooperative
Extension Office in Wilkes-Barre
can provide parents or 4-H leaders
with more information about this
very important program.
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And, through this week’s mail
comes important info for those of
you who are looking to seek your
fortunes.. Don’t plan to do it in
Alaska. :
That most’ northern United States
has no worker shortages as adver-
tisements offering high paying jobs
or job information for sale may
claim. In fact, an accelerated cost-
of-living and unemployment rj
makes Alaska one of the least
attractive destinations for fortune
hunters.
Although the 1982 unemploymefic’
rate averaged 9.9 percent, there are
communities in the state which real-
ize a whopping 20 percent seasonal
unemployment. Alaska is among 20
states most severely afflicted by the
unemployment plague. Its rates
have exceeded the national average
since the mid-1970s and are
expected to stay high during 1983.
The gold-diggers dream, the Alaska
Natural Gas Pipeline Project, con-
tinues to remain indefinitely on
“hold” due to the economic climate
and high cost of construction.
Visitors are advised to come to
Alaska only with enough cash or a
return ticket, to avoid being
stranded. So much for the American
dream once again!
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And finally, a tip for young anglers--
or older ones with little experience.
When fishing for panfish doxg
forget to take some bobbers. Th
are a great help in catching fish, as
all panfish like their food suspended
in the water (except the bullheads,
but you might expect them to be
ornery)..
A bobber also adds weight to your
line, thus helping you to cast long
distances. Bobbers come in many
different sizes and shapes and are
made of wood, plastic, styrofoam
and other materials. I'll bet you
didn’t realize fishing was one of my
areas of knowledge--it’s not. The
information comes compliments of
the Pennsylvania Fish Commission.
If you are a 1962, or thereabouts,
grduate of Dallas High School, you
would have easily recognized
Charles Kishbaugh and Harold
Kocher from last week’s Memory
Lane column. From the other side
of the mountain, came Jane Cornell,
graduate of Lake-Lehman High
School.
If last week’s faces drew a blank,
however, try a few more this week.
Can you figure out who the young
faces pictured below belong to?