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THE SPCA OF LUZERNE
COUNTY held its first-ever Pet
Reunion last weekend on Public
Square — and what a riot that was!
Dogs of all sizes, shapes and ages
“were there as were dog-lovers of all
sizes, shapes and ages.
Jane Cum- ;
mings of
Demunds Road in
Dallas had her
dog, Misty Blue
there and,
although Jane’s
youngest son,
David, tried to
steal the show.
Misty Blue man-
aged to win a
prize for being
one of the small-
est dogs present.
There was a dog in a tuxedo and a
cat in pink baby-doll pajamas. It
was kind of hard to tell who was
having more fun — the animals or
their owners.
We went because my dog, Sport,
who is a seven-year-old mixture of
Pomeranian and Shelti (a type of
miniature collie) made her way into
my home from the SPCA animal
shelter.
Sport was just a little thing at the
time, weighing a mere three pounds
“and fitting snugly inside my jacket.
Needless to say, she is nowhere
near three pounds these days, but
more lovable than ever.
~ Also, needless to say, I am about
as much of an animal lover as you
can get these days.
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AND, SPEAKING OF DAVID
CUMMINGS, he is about as much of
a “ham” as you can get these days.
That guy, who is just four years
“old, is such a hot dog when it comes
to picture-taking time, you can’t
believe it.
He and Misty Blue posed several
times for Mom on Public Square as
Mom took all kinds of pictures of
the two of them.
David has also conjured up some
‘unique types of poses for Mom and
her camera, including jumping off a
swing set and hanging upside down
from the swing set bars.
Who knows, though. Maybe some
day David will be discovered — as a
stunt man; perhaps.
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WE HAD OUR FIRST RIPE
TOMATO on Sunday — just one day
later than last year.
And, boy, did it taste good. Our
tomato plants (12 of them) are a
little over five feet tall at this point
and our corn (20 stalks) is higher
than six feet.
I noticed some corn fields in the
“country the other day and the stalks
in the fields weren’t nearly as tall
as the stalks in my garden. I've
often wondered what lies in the soil
in our garden since whatever we
plant there seems to grow taller
every year.
Last year, we reaped over 1,000
tomatoes from our garden. Anyone
want to venture a guess as to
whether or not we can surpass that
figure this year?
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- I MET SOME REALLY NICE
"PEOPLE at a very special wedding
reception this Saturday.
The reception was special because
it was in honor of two very special
people who were married that after-
noon in the Forty Fort Methodist
Church.
A well-known man throughout the
‘of Donald Gower took Betty Torr-
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J. Stephen Buckley
Dotty Martin
Betty Bean
Mike Danowski
Charlot Denmon
Joe Gula
Marvin Lewis
Jean Brutko
paid in advance.
time.
ence as his bride while friends and
family members of the two cele-
brated the occasion that evening.
The people I met, however, were
Lois Rodriguez of Maryland (where
the bride used to live) and Clarence
and Jane Reggie of Swoyersville.
Mrs. Reggie and Mrs. Rodriguez
are sisters and Mrs. Reggie tells me
she always forwards her copy of
The Dallas Post to her sister in
Maryland for the Rodriguez family
to read.
These people were introduced to
me by a special friend of mine by
the name of Fred Space.
Since Fred and his lovely wife,
Jeanette, are always teasing some-
body for something, I decided it was
time to repay them for the times
they've teased me. So, when I saw
Fred sitting alone in a corner with
Lois Rodriguez (whom I did not
know at the time), I thought it was
time to spill the beans and alert
Jeanette of the situation.
When Jeanette went to check out
the situation, she proceeded to tell
Lois and Fred that I had sent her
over there. One thing led to another
and when Fred told Lois I was
associated with The Dallas Post,
she informed him that she reads the
paper all the time - all the way in
Maryland.
Needless to say, I was a little
embarassed when I was introduced
under those circumstances. I only
hope these people realize I was only
teasing the Spaces — after all, they
deserved it!
But, it was nice to know The Post
is doing a little traveling these days.
And, it sure was nice to meet all of
you folks, too.
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THE ROAD TO SWEET VALLEY
is a rather peaceful drive with the
country and the small, quaint
houses that outline Route 118.
A ride out there this past week-
end, however, was marred by the
reminder of the tragic fire at the
Thomas Guest Home in Sweet
Valley last Tuesday that claimed
the lives of seven people and injured
13 others.
The staff and management of The
Dallas Post sends its sincere sym-
pathy to the families of those killed
and injured in that blaze.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO the
members of the Back Mountain
Nationals Girls All Star team on
their accomplishments this past
season.
The Nationals, even though they
were defeated by Shippensburg in
their quest for a state title this past
Saturday, can hold their heads high
for a job well done.
Coach Charlotte Slocum and her
team members are to be com-
mended for advancing as far as
they did in post-season play.
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HARVEYS LAKE was buzzing
this past Sunday. Since the Depart-
ment of Environmental Resources
lifted its advisory against swim-
ming, people sure are taking advan-
tage of the coolness of the lake
water — and the clearness of it, I
should add.
And, the advisory lifting couldn’t
have come at a better time since
the thermometer has been jumping
quite high these days.
It’s nice to see people getting
together to enjoy the lake. Also, a
big thanks to the people responsible
for having the lake water treated
with copper sulfate so it can be used
for swimming. _ :
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REMEMBERING
Continental Inn
Only yesterday
50 YEARS AGO - AUG. 2, 1935
turer of airplanes, was guest of honor at Russian Day
festivities at Harveys Lake picnic grounds. A resident
of Bridgeport, Conn., Sikorsky was accompanied by
famed test pilot Boris Sergievsky and George D.
Grebenstchikoff, Russian author.
Girl Scout Troop 7, captained by Miss Ruth Hull,
won $5 worth of Scouting equipment from the Dallas
Post for their clean-up work on Main Street.
Engaged - Arlene S. Baldwin to Adam P. Kiefer.
Deaths - Harry H. Garrahan, prominent Dallas
citizen; Ambrose West, Hillside Road.
You could get - Fillet of haddock, 2 1b. 25c; clams
100 for 35c¢; salmon 2 tall cans 21c; evaporated milk 4
tall cans 25¢; bread 2 lvs. 15¢; graham crackers 2 Ib.
pkg. 12¢c; 2 big cans Del Monte peaches 35¢; ecantal-
oupes 3-25¢.
40 YEARS AGO - AUG. 3, 1945
Mr. and Mrs. Sev. Newberry, Wellington Avenue,
Dallas, who spent several days in New York City,
were among those who witnessed the crash of a U.S.
Army Bomber into the Empire State Building.
Hannah Culp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Culp
of Huntsville, was named a first grade teacher at
Lehman Township Schools. Miss Culp previously
taught in Dallas and Noxen elementary schools.
Engaged - Marjorie Sharrow to Sterling Barnes.
Married - Arlene Eyet to Herbert Downs.
Deaths - Donald Freeman in Philippine Theatre of
War; Corey A. Frantz, Dallas business leader;
Charles Parrish, Dallas.
You could get - potatoes 65¢ full peck; cantaloupes
10c ea.; cabbage 3c 1b.; beets 2 1g. bunches 9c; celery
hearts 19c lg. bunch; oranges 10c doz.; vinegar 25c¢
gal.; toasted wheat germ 29c¢ pkg. evaporated milk 2
tall cans 19c.
30 YEARS AGO - AUG. 5, 1955
A drought worried officials of the Noxen Tannery
who feared that insufficient water in Bowman’s Creek
to carry off wastes would result in closing down the
tannery. :
The prolonged drought dried up mountain springs
and steams causing reptiles to leave their rocky
ledges and dens and seek water in the lowlands.
During July, 123 rattlesnakes were killed within a
seven mile radius of Noxen.
Engaged - Barbara J. Ferry and Dennis A. Ruley;
Carol R. Malkemes to Airman 2nd Class David P.
Hess; Carol E. Huray and Robert Y. Guyette;
Magaret McCuster to John J. Mihalick.
Married - Hilda Elsa Ehrgott to Robert M. Moore;
Edna L. Frantz to Cpl. Robert E. Salladay; Iva L.
Berby to Ralph Coolbaugh.
You could get - Sirloin steaks 79c 1b.; ducks 49c Ib.;
sweet corn 35¢ doz.; Louella butter 66c 1b.; Philadel-
phia cream cheese 8 oz. pkg. 35¢; minced bologna 39c
1b.
20 YEARS AGO - AUG. 5, 1965
A falling tree limb disturbing powerlines resulted in
the electrocution of eight cows on the Joseph Park
farm on Route 118. Parks estimated the damage at
$2600.
A kickoff meeting for distribution ofpetitins for
formation of Harveys Lake Borough was slated.
Connie Lee Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Miller, Fernbrook, received honorable mention in a
national baby contest.
Deaths - Eleanor Coates Farley; Samuel E. Hum-
phrey, Harveys Lake; William Shaver, Kingston; Mrs.
Charles L. Hosler, Dallas; Christine Berry, Slatington;
Ethel Isaacs, Loyalville.
You could get - Leg o lamb 69c 1b.; franks 65¢ pkg.;
cucumbers 6-25¢; tomatoes 27c¢ Ib.; seedless grapes
19¢ 1b.; sweet corn 49c doz.; lemons 49c¢ doz.; coffee
65¢ 1b.; Red Heart dog food 6-1 1b. cans 89c; 6 cans
frozen orange juice 95c.
10 YEARS AGO - AUG. 7, 1975
The possibility of construction of a fully equipped
hospital in the Back Mountain area was ruled out by
studies conducted by HEW Department. However,
Tom Dombroski, chairman, planned to solicit bids for
limited hospital facilities to be constructed along
Route 118.
A Junior Olympic Basketball program for the Back
Mountain was organized under the sponsorship of the
Amateur Athletic Union. Boys 8 through 13 years were
elibible.
Married - Holly Jane Harris and Alan R. Jagger.
Deaths - Frances LaBar, Trucksville; Louis Purvin,
Shavertown; Edward Williams, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mar-
garet Case, Forty Fort.
You could get - Boneless chuck roast $1.39 Ib.;
ground chuck 99c 1b.; stewing beef $1.49 Ib.; cucum-
bers 3-29c; carrots 2 pkg. 39c; tomatoes 35¢ Ib.;
Velveeta cheese 2 1b. pkg. $1.59; % gal. Minute Maid
orange juice 79c.
OPINION
LIBRARY NEWS
By JOHN SLOAN
When members of Congress went
home for the Independence Day
recess, they had all but given up on
their goal of reducing the deficit,
and it now appears that the consi-
derable influence of the President of
the United States will be needed to
get them back on the road to
making necessary spending cuts.
By early June, the Senate and the
House had forged separate plans to
reduce the Fiscal 1986 budget deficit
by more than $50 billion. But when
conferees from both houses met to
iron out the differences, they
couldn’t agree on some key provi-
sions. So, they parted company
leaving many observers in Washing-
ton wondering if there would be a
deficit reduction package at all.
I was one of a small group of
business leaders which met with
President Reagan at the White
House on July 2. We told him of our
deep concern about the deficit and
the failure of Congress to complete
action on a package of spending
cuts. We urged the president to
“vigorously and personally direct
his efforts to deficit reduction.”
If the president does not become
deeply involved again, it is unlikely
that significant spending cuts will
be made - and the only alternative
to even greater deficits will be a tax
increase.
~~ Congress must reduce the deficit
through spending cuts this year.
Politically it is the best time to do
it, because the hard decisions on
where to cut spending will not be
made in the spotlight of election-
year politics. Economically it is the
best time, because the economy is
still strong and the impact of cuts
will, therefore, be minimized.
One of the sticking points in the
House-Senate Conference Commit-
tee was the treatment of cost-of-
living increases for Social Security.
The small-business members of the
National Federation of Independent
Business support limiting the
adjustments for inflation for Social
Security and other entitlement pro-
grams. They also support far
greater cuts in the budget of the
Small Business Administration than
either the House or the Senate
approved.
President Reagan has taken the
initiative to make deficit reduction
the priority it must be.
(John Sloan is president of the
National Federation of Independent
Business.)
LETTERS
DEAR EDITOR:
Many thanks for the fine coverage
our recent Spring House Tour
received in your publication.
The project was quite successful,
raising nearly $2,200 for our general
operating fund.
We appreciate your consideration
and look forward to your continuing
cooperation.
ESTELLA PARKER-KILLIAN
WYOMING HISTORICAL AND
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Soccer club
DEAR EDITOR:
On behalf of the Dallas Soccer
Club, I should like to thank your
paper for coverage given to our golf
Is grateful
tournament held on June 21.
Your support added greatly to the
success of this project.
MARY ANN HOPKINS
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By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
Library Correspondent
We are proud to have on display
at the library, ‘“Andy’s Quilt.”
shades of blue and made by the
Trinity Presbyterian Women for the
Rev. Andrew Pillarella in 1982 to
celebrate the 20th anniversary of
the church and his affiliation with
it. The ecclestical symbols done in
gold have special meanings and are
just magnificent. There are 16 sym-
bols including the celtic cross, dove,
ten commandments, praying hands
and the bible. The top section of the
the dates 1962 to 1982 on either side.
The quilt was done as a surprise
for Rev. Pillarella and he certainly
was pleased with it. Mrs. Pillarella
brought the booklet the women
made explaining the quilt in with
the quilt. The quilt and booklet are
in by my desk on our quilt wall rack
and will be here for display for the
next four weeks.
The staff members are taking
much needed vacations, the auction
committee workers are recuperat-
ing from their many tasks, and the
finance people are busy trying to
come up with an approximate net
profit from the 39th annual Back
Mountain Memorial Library Auc-
tion.
The auction, for those of you who
may not know, is a very involved
project and requires many hours
from every person volutnarily con-
nected with it. The 1985 auction will
probably not meet its budgeted
profit because of the many added
expenses necessitated by the move
to the new grounds. Monty Evans,
general chairman, seems confident
the gross figure will be near $40,000.
All in all, we are grateful for the
time and energy given to this year’s
event.
The electrical system for the auc-
tion grounds was not even started
until the Tuesday before and there
was not a Public Address System in
sight. The auction block was
nowhere to be seen and finally two
weeks before, it was decided to use
a flat bed truck for the block for
this year, which did work out well.
The electricity and the PA system
were ready for Thursday night,
dampened things Friday night and
the auction was cancelled for that
night and several storms on Sunday
night also caused some postpone-
had our own first “Tent Sale’’, when
Monty Evans gathered the bidders
in the large antique tent with the
rain’ falling around and was able to
auction the balance of the antiques,
which incidently finished around 1
in the morning.
Have you seen Monty’s auction
jacket? He happened to be wearing
his white tuxedo jacket and reached
under the flat bed to install an
electrical plug and came in contact
with axle grease on the one shoul-
der, which is almost impossible to
get out. Being the good sport that he
is, he made the best of a bad deal
and had the auction committee
members, staff members, and
almost everyone else autograph the
jacket. A new idea, an auction
jacket!
STATE CAPITOL
ROUNDUP
Here is a summary of important
events that occurred on Capitol Hill
last week from Rep. Frank Coslett,
120th Legislative District.
LEGISLATION WHICH would
provide the Commonwealth with the
right to demand a jury trial in
criminal cases received the
endorsement of the Philadelphia
district attorney this week. Spon-
sored by Rep. Stephen F. Freind
(R-Delaware), the bill is aimed at
lowering the number of compromise
verdicts and sentences in the state.
Under current law, Freind said,
defense attorneys have the right to
demand a trial by judge. With that
right, some “shop” for a lenient
jurist. “As a result, many defend-
ants charged with serious crimes
are getting off with lesser offenses,”
said Freind. Because it would
amend the state Constitution, the
measure must be passed by two
consecutive sessions of the General
Assembly and then ratified by
Pennsylvania voters.
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WHEN THE LEGISLATURE
resumes its session in September
the Senate is expected to consider a
House bill which would improve the
enforcement of child support orders
in Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Rep.
Lois S. Hagarty (R-Montgomery),
the measure unanimously passed
the House in late June and was sent
to the Senate where it was referred
to the Judiciary Committee for
study. Hagarty’s bill would
strengthen enforcement procedures
in the area of child support by
allowing for wage and income
attachments, if necessary. It would
also create a more uniform system
of determining the amount of sup-
port payments by authorizing courts
to revise current support payment
guidelines. “With its many benefits
to support recipients and taxpayers,
and reduction of welfare costs, it
makes sense to adopt my legislation
as promptly as possible,” Hagarty
said.
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