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Only yesterday
50 YEARS AGO - JULY 20, 1934
efforts were made to have the State Department of
Highways take over the road leading from Lehman
Center to Orange. Petitions were circulated through-
out Lehman, Dallas Borough, Dallas Township and
Franklin Township. Petitions were sent to Governor
Pinchot.
Local folks viewed Siamese twins Daisy and Violet
Hilton, 26 years old at Fernbrook Park. Born to an
English barmaid, the girls were sold to the Hilton
family in infancy. Through traveling in exhibitions
they became wealthy, enjoying a mansion in San
Antonio, Texas and a collection of securities.
You could get - Leg of lamb 23c 1b.; chuck pot roast
14c 1b.; boiled ham 23c¢ vs 1b.; corned beef V5 1b. 15¢;
smoked hams 24c lb.; evaporated milk 4 tall cans 23c;
watermelons 39¢ ea.; grapenuts 16¢ pkg.
40 YEARS AGO - JULY 21, 1944
Listed as missing in action since the fall of Bataan,
Corporal Walter C. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Wihson of Dallas was listed officially dead by
the War Department.
With bond sales totaling $78,788.80, Dallas Women's
Club bond sales topped their quota 10 times. Eleven
members were awarded brigade pins for their out-
standing work.
Married - Beatrice Jeanette Nulton to Oskar Herald.
Deaths - Jacob Eppley, Ruggles; Eva R. Franklin,
Dallas.
You could get - Stewing chickens 39c¢ Ilb.; plate
boiling peef 19¢ 1b.; Elberta peaches 2 1b. 25c;
potatoes 10 lb. 43c; celery hearts 19c¢ 1g. bunch;
cucumbers 7c lbly Woodbury facial soap 3 bars 23c.
30 YEARS AGO - JULY 23, 1954
Monroe Township decided to enter a jointure with
Dallas Township Schools rather than the Tunkhannock
School District. William A. Austin was principal of
high school and grade school buildings at Beaumont,
Monroe Township.
Lehman-Jackson-Ross installed Don Fielding on its
school board to replace the late Walter Shouldice. In
other school news, Eugene Anderson, Forty Fort, was
‘naemd Vocational Agriculture instructor. Theamount
of $700 was appropriated for band uniform recondition-
ing.
Engaged - Ruth Louise Fiske to Lee Cyphers.
Married - Edith Maynard to Howard Post; Betty
Ferrey to Edwin Britt; Alberta Ann Maransky to Lt.
George Marshelek, Jr.
You could get - Leg o lamb 59¢ 1b.; smoked picnic
hams 39¢ 1b.; frying chickens 47c 1b.; kidney beans 10
cans $1; honeydew melons 39¢ ea.; cracked wheat
bread 2 lvs. 27¢c; 1» gal. ice cream 89c.
20 YEARS AGO - JULY 28, 1964
Mrs. T.M.B. Hicks, Dallas Post editor, was awarded
the Golden Quill first place award from among 80,000
editorials at the annual Inuernational Conference of
Weekly Newspaper editors held on the campus of
Southern Illinois University. Entitled the Living
Flame, Hicks’ editorial dealt with the state funeral of
the late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Police Chief of Dallas Borough, Russell Honeywell,
was improving following a heart attack. During
Honeywell's illness, Patrolman Ray Titus was in
charge of the department.
Engaged - Nancy Jane Dodson to Stephen R.
Humphries; Denise Maureen Hall to C. Richard Clark.
Married - Patricia Ann Rusonis to Harry A.
Hummel; Connie Elaine Smith to John W. Baraziej.
Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Underwood,
Shavertown, 40 years.
Deaths - Fanny Evans, Vernon; Clark Brobst,
Muncy Valley; Minnie Ellen Sutton, Trucksville;
Elmer E. Lanning, Hunlock Creek.
You could get - Shrimp 39c 1lb.; bacon 45c Ib;
peaches 3 1b. 43c; bluebe‘ries 29¢ pt.; sweet corn 59¢
doz.; lettuce 2 1g. hds. 29¢c; Saltine crackers 1-1b. 18c;
corned beef 3 1b. can $1.49; Campbell's soups 6 cans
$1.
10 YEARS AGO - JULY 25, 1974
Dallas Area Municipal Authority was informed by
the Department of Environmental Resources that the
plans submitted by developers of Fox Hollow, Dallas
Township, would not be approved because Dallas
Township supervisors failed to accept the Luzerne
Master Sewerage Plan.
Don Shaffer was chairman of the Country Carnival
sponsored by the Dallas Fire and Ambulance Compa-
nies and Auxiliary. Delmar Besecker was game
chairman while Lynn Sheehan was entertainment
chairman.
Engaged - Deborah Shriner to David A. Newhart;
Susan Allison and Robert J. Evanko.
Married - Sally Walk to Thomas Kane; Deborah Kay
Reimiller and Walter G. Adams; Lorene nancy Daring
and Charles LaBerge; Jacquelyn Wolfe and Bruce T.
Slaff.
Deaths - John Malkemes, Shavertown; Clyde Blan-
nette, Luzerne; Donald Davis Meeker, Dallas; Sadie
Berry, Tunkhannock; Leonard Laskowski, Swoyers-
You could get - Frying chicken 45c¢ 1b.; bologna 99c
Ib.; chuck roast $1.18 !b.; peaches 4 1b. $1; red plums
29¢ 1b.; bing cherries 59c 1b.; whit bread 2-48c; Scope
mouthwash 24 oz. bottle 99¢; '» gal. orange juice 79c.
Guest editorial
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By CLYDE DUPIN
It is important that Chris-
tians be Christian even in an
election year. There are
many sincere Christians who
have different opinions when
it comes to political issues.
We tend to lose perspective
and equate God's point of
view with our political pref-
erence. :
In this election year, many
Christian issues are at stake.
Many of us believe our gov-
ernment has become opr
sive toward religion while at
the same time permitting all
By HOWARD J. GROSSMAN
Twice a year, the Economic
Development Council of Northeast-
ern Pennsylvania (EDCNP) spon-
sors a meeting of the State Legisla-
tive Delegation from Northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Over the years EDCNP has held
many meetings with the State Leg-
islative Delegation. There are cur-
rently four senators and 17 house
members who represent the seven
counties of Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania. Current issues of importance
include the $190 Million Dollar Eco-
nomic Development Bond Issue,
Ben Franklin Partnership Funding,
Industrial Revenue Bond Programs,
the industrial waste problem facing
Northeastern Pennsylvania in terms
of the potential location of industrial
waste disposal sites, and much
more. The. legislators have faith-
fully participated in these meetings
and contributed comments as well
as recommendations on which the
Council has taken appropriate
action.
kinds of social evils. Abor-
tion, pornography, and hom-
osexuality are protected
children can no
longer pray in school or even
have the right to assemble
for Bible study. This year,
Christians have mor at stake
than during any other elec-
tion in the history of our
country. When we engage in
election-year debates, we
must keep the real issues in
mind and act like Christians.
When it comes to govern-
ment, we Christians must
acknowledge that we are
citizens of two Kingdoms,
and those two kingdoms are
In prior years, some of the issues
which have been discussed include
additional funding for the Pennsyl-
vania Industrial Development
Authority (PIDA) program, lower-
ing of the corporate net income tax,
and many other types of economic
development “issues. One of the
more recent discussions included
the controversial gambling issue
relating to both casino gambling
and slot machines and video game
devices.
There are many opportunities for
legislative changes in which the
Council encourages amendments to
existing acts or new legislation of
importance to Northeastern Penn-
sylvania
Perhaps the most important
result of the etforts to unify the
delegation is to have a single voice
representing Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania regardless of political alle-
giance in order to benefit the region
and to have a more etfective voice
in the legislative halls of Harris-
burg.
The unification of legislative poli-
cies represents a contribution to
are citizens of the Kingdom
of God, but as human beings,
we are citizens of our coun-
try. As Christians, we are to
influence our government
and society. e have a
responsibility to vote and to
work to make our govern-
ment better. Our first duty is
to God and then to our
society. In all political
involvements, we must be
careful to exhibit the highest
Qualities of Christian charac-
er,
(Clyde Dupin is editor of a
national column ‘entitled
“Religious Viewpoint."")
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Northeastern Pennsylvania which
was not in place quite a few years
ago. While there will always be
issues which have political policies,
there are many subjects which are
important beyond the political
realm and therefore, a unified dele-
gation becomes an important contri-
bution to economic growth.
The Legislative Delegation from
Northeastern Pennsylvania
deserves credit for taking the time
to participate and be involved in
regional issues. Many new oppor-
tunities exist to utilize the Delega-
tion in much the same way that
they have come together on rail
preservation as a major regional
focus and have supported a bill to
establish a rail maintenance author-
ity which would benefit Northeast-
ern Pennsylvania.
A copy of the membership of the
Northeastern Pennsylvania Legisla-
tive Delegation’ may be secured by
writing the Economic Developinerigm.
Council, 1151 Oak Street, pittsto
Pa. 18640.
(Howard Grossman is the excon{ fy
tive director of the Economic Coun-
cil of Northeastern Pennsylvania.)
DEAR EDITOR:
Since I have found out who sub-
mitted my poem to The Dallas Post,
I want to thank you for printing it. I
also want to thank Wally Kocher for
the recent story he wrote about me.
I do appreciate it very much. I
DEAR EDITOR:
During the past three years, I
have been publicity chairman for
the Chapter 9 Disabled American
Veterans of Wilkes-Barre, one of the
sent a copy of the story to a former
pastor of mine who lives in Florida.
He thought it was a nice write-up
and enjoyed it very much. That -was
the second poem I've had printed in
The Dallas Post.
As of now, I have reading sight in
largest chapters in the state of
Pennsylvania. i
On behalf of the organization, I
would like to thank you and your
staff for publishing our monthly
one eye and old age keeps climbing
on, but I have many things to be
thankful for.
I wish you success in all your
lines of duty each day.
VERNA J. LAMOREAUX
DALLAS
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Our organization wishes you well.
MICHAEL DANOWSKI
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN
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, By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
Library Correspondent
The 38th annual Back Mountain
Memorial Library Auction is now
history and the members of the
Board of Directors and the library
staff would like to offer a sincere
thank you to the community; to the
friends who came and brought their
chairs and sat during many kinds of
unusual summer weather and bid on
Classified Ad
the antiques, new goods and used
goods, enjoyed the good food and
the visiting with friends. A very
special thanks to Chairman Jim, Co-
chairman Jerry, Anne and Bar-
bara, antqiues; Mary and Sybil,
odds and ends; Carol and Mickey,
new goods; Joe, Ed and Jeannine,
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refreshments; Mrs. Crump, book
booth; Joe, barn; Mrs. Moss, Ham
‘'n Yeggs; Cliff, grounds; Leslie,
children’s activities; George,
finances; Craig and Kerry, aucti-
oneers; Dan, publicity and Drew,
parking. The Back Mountain com-
munity is blessed with a terrific
asset, willing and hard working
volunteers.
The winners of the auction chance
tickets were: Harold Smith, Dallas,
the trip to Disney World and Epcot;
R. Kirschner, Shavertown, the pine
table; Mary Chappel, Dallas, the
mirror with pine frame; and Mar-
Editor
garet Garris, Dallas, the flower
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arrangement.
New members of the Board of
Directors at the library include
Attorney James Anzalone, Lehman;
C. King Parker, Shavertown; and
Attorney Bruce Rosenthal, Shaver-
town.
New books at the library: ‘The
L.L. Bean Game and Fish Cook-
book’ by Angus Cameron and
Judith Jones is a big, lusty, compre-
hensive game and fish cookbook
that embraces an extra-ordinary
range of dishes with almost 500
recipes and is based on the ali-
important premise that to cook
game successfully, you must know
your game. The recipies are simple
and innovative.
“Meditations In Green’ by Ste-
phen Wright is a brilliantly con-
ceived, compellingly told tale of the
Vietnam war and its aftermath, a
chronicle of the corruption and
decay of Spec. 4 James Griffin
under the pressures of an unreal
war. This is a man who thinks he
can glide through the war
unharmed; but, of course, the war
does affect him in unexpected ways.
“The Book of Lost Tales” by
J.R.R. Tolkien is a book that stands
at the beginning of the entire con-
ception of Middle-earth and Valinor.
One of the most constructive
habits you can cultivate is that of
reading--widely and regularly. The
reading habit enables you to better
cope with the problems of the day,
and to anticipate the problems of
tomorrow. Reading also provides us
with many hours of quiet relaxation
and enjoyment. Try your library for
interesting and educational reading
‘material.
Here is a summary of important
events that occurred on Capitol Hill
last week from Rep. Frank Coslett,
120th Legislative District.
SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS to
the state's crime victim's compen-
sation law were signed by Gov. Dick
Thornburgh this week. Among the
changes, dubbed the victims’ ‘Bill
of Rights,” was legislation which
increased maximum reimburse-
ment to victims for out-of-pocket
expenses from $25,000 to $35,000.
The reimbursement ceiling for lost
$15,000 and survivors of crime vic-
tims are now entitled to receive up
law requires convicted criminals
covered under the act to pay $15
into a compensation fund, up from
$10. The money is paid to victims at
the discretion of the Crime Victim's
Compensation Board.
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THE EFFECTIVENESS of the
seven-year-old Crime Victim's Com-
pensation Board will be evaluated
by lawmakers in 1986. The Legisla-
ture will determine if the board is
doing its job in light of allegations
to the contrary. Critics contend that
the panel has been slow in process-
ing claims and has not aggressively
ble for compensation.
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GOV. THORNBURGH vetoed a
bill to eliminate the practice of
cross-filing in local elections. In
Pennsylvania, candidates for the
offices of county judge, district jus-
tice and school board are permitted
to cross-file or seek the nomination
of more than one party in primary
elections. Thornburgh said cross-
filing has limited partisanship in
local elections where candidates are
generally well-known to the electo-
rate. He said the most effective way
to reform the election process is to
implement merit selection of
judges... :