RET Editor's notes notes THE SMELL OF GRADUATION is in the air these days with area high schools holding commence- ment ceremonies every time you turn around. The Dallas Post ‘extends a great big round of And, I would ‘like to personally ‘congratulate ‘some graduates «who are special ito me. Eric ‘Supey, of Trucks- ‘ville, received his ‘diploma from ‘Dallas High ‘School last Thursday evening. Er son of June and Robert Supey, will ‘attend Penn State-Wilkes-Barre ‘campus in September. Debbie ‘Pearn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ‘David Pearn of Forty Fort, finished ‘her high school days at Wyoming ‘Valley West last Thursday and will _continue her education at Luzerne ‘County Community College. And, ‘Denise Trettel, daughter of our gen- ieral manager, Charlie Trettel and ‘his wife, Audrey, graduated from ‘Berwick High School on Sunday ‘evening. Denise also plans to con- tinue her education at Luzerne Jo Community College. “1 RECEIVED TWO MORE te letters to the editor and ‘ask, once again, that their authors i come forward to sign them. As I stated last week, we cannot cout a signature on them. We will, +however, withhold the author’s ‘forward to identify themselves to . me. Letters to the editor are one of the most effective ways community res- * idents have of making their feelings .when the letters are allowed to go ‘no further than the editor’s desk, | their purpose is immediately defeat. ¥ “Dallas Borough Police Department, ~ returned home recently from a fish- {ing trip in Canada, Jack’s prized ‘pound Northern Pike. ‘as he may be, needed 15 minutes to ‘reel the catch in. And Jack says ‘he’s not even a fisherman. He con- fided to me that he didn’t even know the darn fish was taking his bait - ‘until he noticed his bobber had .disappeared for quite some time. * Future visitors to the Fowler home will probably see Jack’s prize thanging on a wall in the house somewhere. ! 0- 3 LITTLE JENNY COOPER, one of The Dallas Post newspaper car- riers, came to visit us the other day. My, she doesn’t seem to have grown ‘much since our banquet. 3 Our apologies to Jenny, though, for our sticking door. Seems the ‘door to our new office has a habit of ‘sticking and causing some difficulty ‘to those who try to open it. Fortun- lately, for Jenny, there was a ‘woman coming to our office at the same time and she kindly enough ‘opened the door for Jenny. Better eat your Wheaties, Jenny! 5 -0- + THE DALLAS POST AND THE BACK MOUNTAIN LITTLE {LEAGUE have joined hands in an seffort to better both organizations. Members of the Little League Organization will be selling sub- scriptions to The Dallas Post for the next two weeks. For every $12 subscription sold by a Back Moun- tain Little Leaguer, The Dallas Post will donate $2 to the little league organization to be used toward reno- vations to the little league field. The little leaguers will also have a chance to win big prizes as The Post will be awarding a 10-speed bicycle to the top salesperson,” an AM-FM cassette tape player to the person who sells the second most subscrip- highest salesperson. The Dallas Post asks the Back Mountain community to rally round the Little Leaguers in helping them raise money to make their little league field a better place to play - and, at the same time, keep up on all the happenings in the Back Mountain by reading The Dallas Post. -0- THE STATUE OF LIBERTY is still in need of funds to help defray the cost of its restoration. Organiza- tions, as well as individuals, have been sending money for this most worthwhile project but several thou- sand dollars are still needed. Lee Iacocca, general chairman of the fund-raising drive for the Statue of Liberty, is appealing to Ameri- cans nationwide to help foot the bill. Anyone desiring to help the Lady should send their donation to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Foun- dation, Inc., PO Box Liberty, New York, New York 10117. -0- IT IS WITH MUCH REGRET that I announce the resignation of Judie Mathers, our staff writer. Judie, who has only been with us for about three months, will be relocating to the Gettysburg area where her hus- band, Hap, has accepted employ- ment. newspaper business in the Back Mountain for a little over a year and was the first full-time editorial years. She has made a tremendous con- tribution to the news content of The Dallas Post and I, along with our readers, will miss her talent and her expertise. Goodbye, Judie, and good luck! -0- GOOD TO SEE that John Baur is back at the grill of Treat Drive-In on the Memorial Highway in Fern- brook. Seems John took a little bit of a vacation from the restaurant busi- ness, but has returned to the drive- in recently and is looking forward to welcoming back all his regular cus- tomers. -0- GOOD LUCK to two new busi- nesses in town as Back Mtn. Video and Movie Magic have both opened locations on the Dallas Highway. Garfield made a guest appear- ance at grand opening ceremonies for Back Mtn. Video last Saturday and did a great job luring in the customes. -0- AND TO THE LADY sunning herself on the dock at Harveys Lake - hurry back, we miss you! J. Stephen Buckley Dotty Martin Betty Bean -. Mike Danowski ~~ Charlot Denmon Joe Gula Marvin Lewis Jean Brutko paid in advance. print, time. - Publisher Editor Circulation Director Office Manager Only yesterday 50 YEARS AGO - JUNE 14, 1935 Area residents awaited the passage of a bill by the legislature which would grant $117,000 for work relief. This would provide 500 men with employment. Helen Himmler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Himmler of Dallas was chosen ‘Miss Seminary’ by Wyoming Seminary. Fifty-eight youngsters from the Children’s Home enjoyed their annual summer camp at Noxen. The children stayed in Noxen until September. The camp was held on property donated by Arthur Stull of Noxen and Wilkes-Barre. Deaths - T.J. Rummage, Sweet Valley. You could get - Sardines 2 oval cans 15c; kidney beans '3 cans 25¢; eggs 28c doz.; bacon . 1b. 2lc; potatoes 29c peck; green cabbage 2 lb. 5c; bing cherries 25¢ 1b.; jumbo loaf bread 10¢; Charmin toilet tissue 4-25¢. 40 YEARS AGO - JUNE 15, 1945 Meeting for the first time in the Back Mountain Memorial Library Building directors of the association elected officers. Paul Warriner was president; Howard Risley, vice-president; Mrs. Lewis LeGrand, secretary; Harry Ohlman; treasurer; and Atty. Peter Jurchak, solicitor. Jive Junction. Dallas teen-ager center, opened. The center was opened to teens from seventh grade to 19 years old. Dues were one dollar per year. Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Rowlands, Trucksville, 53 years. Deaths - R. Bruce Albert, Bloomsburg; Crispell, Lehman; Ruth Kocher, Noxen. You could get - Cod fillets 35c¢ 1b.; lemons 39¢ doz.; peaches 2 1b. 33c; spinach 2 lb. 13c¢; pineapples 25¢ ea.; 26% oz. loaf super bread 1lc; Lifebouy soap 3 bars 20c; lb. jar peanut butter 22¢; 11 oz. pkg. corn flakes 7c. Daniel 30 YEARS AGO - JUNE 17, 1955 Anthony Marchakitus was elected principal of Lehman-Jackson-Ross High School. In other school news, Dallas-Frankoine Township jointure named Grace Barrall as home economics teacher; Mrs. Ray Henney, Kunkle as permanent substitute teacher in the elementary school. Mrs. Eduora Baird, R.N. was hired as full time school nurse. Gate of Heaven School graduated 21 eighth graders. Among students receiving awards were Ann Black, scholarship; Carol Ann Rother, religion; Geraldine Letner, school spirit. Engaged - Mary Ellen Weigel to Robert McMichael; Susan Zurinski to Francis B. Stolarick. Married - Marlyn Jean James to Robert Marr. You could get - Sirloin steaks 79c¢ 1b.; veal roast 49c Ib.; frying chickens 49c 1b.; Louella butter 66¢ 1b.; Heinz baked beans 2-16 oz. cans 35c; applesauce, 7 cans $1; Vienna bread 2 lvs. 29c; pineapple 4 cans $1. 20 YEARS AGO - JUNE 17, 1965 Four Back Mountain students were selected to attend the first Rotary Leadership Camp. Dallas students Stanley Dorrance and Todd E. Richards, Lake-Lehman students Barry Ray and John Ruff. Held at Camp Brooklyn, the boys attended a five day leadership and vocational guidance program. The Library Auction grounds began to take shape as workers erected booths and cleaned up the grounds. Stefan Hellersperk was grounds chairman. Engaged - Wanda Sue Charney to James Arthur Hill; Deborah Ruth Keller to John David Eister; Marlene Ann Batory to Joseph Yedinak; Suellen Roberts to Edwin Bush. Married - Carol Ann Haggerty to Leslie Meade Barstow, jr. Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Gunton, Shavertown; Jean Harris Whitesell; Sarah Goss, Dallas; Blanche Ide, East Dallas; Keziah Edwards, Sweet Valley; Theodore Busch, Dallas; Olive Booth, Machell Avenue; N.H. Kester, Carverton Rd. You could get - Porterhouse steak 99c 1b.; chickens 59c lb.; turkeys 47c lb.; western’ cherries 45¢ lb.; pienapples 39c ea.; watermelons 89c ea.; King crab legs 89c 1b.; cream cheese 8 oz. pkg. 25c; 2 lb. loaf Velveeta 79c. 10 YEARS AGO - JUNE 19, 1975 A parade kicked off the 31st annual Lehman Horse Show. Floats, contestants, marching units, fire appa- ratus and the Lake-Lehman Band were parade partici- pants. George Hudson, Fleetwood,was judge of the competition. John Hudak was ringmaster. Ladies Auxiliary of the Dallas Fire and Ambulance Inc. presented Mrs. William Wright, assistant ambul- ance chief with a Build-A-Board. The Build-A-Board was used to remove auto accident victims to a seated postiion with minimal body movements when possible spinal or neck injuries are present. Married - Nancy Rodda and Rev. John Topolewski; Marilyn Held to Bradley Rauch. Deaths - John Martin, Oregon; John Petro, Trucks- ville. You could get - Chuck roast $1.19 Ib.; beef liver 59¢ lb.; Coca Cola 64 oz. bottle 69c; carrots 4 1b. bags $1; lettuce 4 hds. $1; 1% gal. orange juice 85c; Maxwell House coffee 89c 1b.; 100 cound Salada tea bags $1.19. LETTERS ¥ > DEAR EDITOR: I have several children in our elementary school, and have been appalled. by certain parents who seem to have nothing better to do than t6 criticize both our teachers and especially the PTO. To these troublemakers, I retort their own: words - Clean Up Your Act! Try spending less time writing letters, making phone calls and finding ways to undermine the hard- working members of both the fac- ulty and the PTO. Your time would be much ‘better spent helping the PTO and the faculty coordinate events for your children. Stop using the PTO as a place to air your childish personality conflicts, and allow it to return to the job. it is intended to do. Certain statements have been made about a PTO clique. The PTO is open to all parents. It seems, however, that only a very few par- ents are ever available when a PTO event takes place or a teacher needs to help to plan something for a class. Each voice is heard. Deci- sions are made for the majority, and as in all things, not everyone can be pleased with decisions all the time. Certain parents are called upon as chaperones, helpers, etc. because they are the ones who have always been there when something has to be done. The teachers know these parents, despite busy schedules, can be counted on throughout the year. If these people are considered the clique, then I applaud them for the “ , R nn ell a time and energy they have given to the PTO and faculty this year. I am sure that this so-called click would appreciate new volunteers to help lighten their load. Parents today have very busy schedules, however, the time and support given to a PTO is for the good of all the children. Hopefully, the problems faced this year will not cause parents to allow the PTO to fold from non-support. The fund- raising projects of the PTO provide the opportunity for special holiday parties, programs, and field trips to be given to the children. To allow the PTO to disband would only hurt the intended recipients, the chil- dren. So, parents, as adults, band together for thegood of all not a few. Support the PTO and the school faculty in giving your child a good: education and an opportunity to have fun too! A CONCERNED PARENT DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the Wilkes-Barre- Scranton International Airport’s Bi- County Board of Commissions, I would like to again thank you. for the excellent cooperation and cover- age you and your staff extended in connection with last weekend’s “Third ARmed Forces Week Air Show’ at the airport. We appreciate your continuing interest in our airport and the cov- erage which you gave to the air show added greatly to the success of the event. Once again, thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to an even bigger and better air show next year. ROBERT J. KEMP, R.A. AIRPORT DIRECTOR Swoyersville DEAR EDITOR: Why is the Swoyersville Borough Council spending money for a circle turnaround at Frederick Street and Birch Drive? Who owns the lots to build on? Why not spend the same money for a connection from Owen Street to Kossack Street, property which is man upset already owned by Swoyersville Bor- ough. This would allow quick access for the Maltby Fire Company to enter this area. Such an access can be funded with liquid fuel money the borough obtains. DISGUSTED FIRST WARD RES- IDENT LIBRARY NEWS By NANCY KOZEMCHAK Library Correspondent The library is having a super star- spangled summer smurf show. We have had a very nice upright exhibit case donated for library display use. There are seven shelves in this exhibit case and every shelf is filled with smurfs. There are 121 smurfs in the display, including six brand new historical snnurfs; Paul Revere- smurf, thomas Edi- ‘smurf, Beja- smurf Franklin, George Smurf- ington, Abraham Lincoln-smurf and Christo-smurf Columbus. These smurfs belong to Maria, Jean and Greg fitahovec of Machell Ave., Dallas and. they will be spend- ing the summer iat the library in the hopes of making} every day a little sunnier. Did you ever s¢e a smurf dancing, reading, baking, playing soccer, doing carpentry or plumbing, grad- uating or planting flowers? If not, drop in to the library and see smurfs doing all; of these thngs and a lot more. They’ share a prime spot in the main entrance area of the library. I have to say thank you to Chiz. It’s another case of knowing the right person. Tlie lock on the new exhibit case needed a key. I asked Chiz, if he had: an extra one that might work, he lid, I tried it, and it works. Thanks, Chiz, now we can lock our exhibit (ase. The 39th annual library auction will be here before we know it. It will be held on the new library grounds on July 11, 12, 13 and 14. Mont Evans is’ general chairman and has announced a Kick-Off dinner (picnic style) set for Wednes- day, June 26, cit 7:00 at the Irem Temple Country Club pavilion. Cost is $12.50 per person, tickets are available from Joan Evans, 675- 0302, or Joyce Krivenko, 675-0083 or at the library 67%-1182. Our display case is showing antiques and collectibles borrowed from Ernie Ajshbridge, | antique chairman for the auction. There are four Madame Alexander dolls, Irish, Marme, Thailand and Norway; a hand-carved brass trim pipe dated 1824; tin pail hand painted by Dean & Jean Lee; satis glass tumbler; cobalt blue finger bowl, wheel cut Initial “S”; a brass school bell; a cast iron car; sterling and bronze vase dated 1912 aind numbered; and a pink wheel ut creamer and sugar. These items will be sold across the block ait the auction. I have a set of Keys in my desk drawer that belong to the 1985 Chevy Cavalier which is being chanced off for the: auction. Chances are $5.00 each and the car is on display on the front lawn of the library during claylight hours. I must say thank you to GG for buying the first chance here at the library. Chances may be bought from library boar'd members, auc- tion committee members, staff members or at the circulation desk in the library. One more thank you; to Priscilla Liput for the American flag and pole which she donated. The flag has been flying ai} the library since Memorial Day. This is much appre- ciated! STATE CAPITOL ROUNDUP Here is a sumrnoiary of important events that occuriied on Capitol Hill last week from Rep. Frank Coslett, 120th Legislative I)istrict. LEGISLATORS BEGAN the com- plex process of finalizing th 1985-86 state budget this week. The House approved a $9.7" billion spending plan and sent it to the Senate for consideration. The Senate, mean- while, passed a hill to reduce the personal income ‘tax rate from the current 2.35 to 2.2 percent. Such a cut would return an estimated $165 million to taxpayers. Lawmakers face a June 30th cleadline to adopt a new budget. It’s anticipated that the final version of ithe fiscal blueprint will be developed by a joint House- Senate conference: committee. L0O- THE HOUSE moved quickly to provide emergency relief to victims of last week’s tornado disaster which devastated 13 counties in Pennsylvania. At least 62 people died. The Hcuse unanimously passed a resolution to consider appropriate funding to assist recov- ery efforts.” President Reagan declared the 13 counties a federal disaster area and Vice President George Bush tolired one section in western Pennsylnia. Officials from the governor's office, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Affairs began planning a long-term relief efforts while state and local emergency teams provided immedi- ate assistance. 0- sylvania would he extended from one to five years if a bill which passed the Houise becomes law. Sponsored by Rep. Lynn B. Herman (R-Centre), the njeasure would also increase the license fee from $2.50 to $7.50. Of that amount, $5 would go to the county sheriff's office where the license is issued. Herman said lengthening the gin permit period is a cost-effective. measure which would not diminisih the effectiveness of crime control.
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