Editor's notes WILLIAM KUBIS, the No. 1 fan of Dallas sports and also of The Dallas Post, stopped by to say hello while Ed Campbell and I were out taking football photos a few weeks ago. Mr. Kubis is just thrilled with the progress The Post has made and always has some words of encour- - agement for us. It was nice fo see his picture in our sports section recently with the championship team from the Back Mountain Little League. (I think Mr. Kubis enjoyed seeing it, too.) - SPEAKING OF BACK MOUN- TAIN LITTLE LEAGUE, con- gratulations to Bob Graver, coach of the Ori- _oles in the minor league division which won the championship there. Bob, who also serves as public relations director of the Back Mountain Little League, is certainly one guy who deserves to ~ have a winning team. With all the time he gives to the Back Mountain Little League, it’s nice to see a good guy come out on top. Congratulations to Bob and his assistants - and, of course, to the players on the team. ef 0- A BEAUTIFUL SILVER TRAY can be yours if you stop into our new office in the 309-415 Plaza on the Dallas Highway and purchase a one-year subscription to The Dallas Post. A one-year subscription is only $12 and, besides the silver tray you receive right there on the spot, you'll get a year’s worth of all the Back’ Mountain news and events taking place in your community. Sounds like a pretty good deal, doesn’t it? It is! And, all it takes is ~ a visit to our office. We’d love to see you and we’d love to have you as a faithful reader of ours. -0- * A GREAT BIG HELLO to Midge Johnson from the Back Mountain resident. I was thrilled to hear just last week that Midge has become a faithful reader of this column. I understand after Midge reads my column, she then keeps her grand- children (who reside out of town now) up to date as to what’s going on in the Back Mountain. Wonder where I get all my infor- mation, Midge? A little birdie called me last week and told me. It’s nice to have you with us. -0- CONGRATULATIONS to Jean and Phil Lipski, both members of the Lake-Lehman School District staff, on the recent birth of their first child, a daughter. I was thrilled to learn that Jean, an old college classmate of mine, had become a mother. Good luck to ‘both of you on your new addition. -0- I SAW A BUMPER STICKER that would fit perfectly on cars of a lot of people I know (and probably on my own car, too, sometimes.) It said, “I refuse to grow up.” I'll bet lots of you know at least one person who would go hand-in-hand with such a sticker. I MENTIONED MY VACATION in last week’s column, but failed to mention one of the places I man- aged to eat at twice while I was away. Grotto Pizza, whose headquarters is right here at our own Harveys Lake, is a big attraction in both Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware. Joe Paglianite, proprietor of Grotto Pizza, has two locations in Rehoboth and one in Dewey, all of which are packed at almost any hour of the day. Sure seemed funny, though, after driving five hours to be on vacation and then eating Grotto Pizza. -0- IT WAS SO NICE TO SEE Mau- reen and Jeff Banks of Trucksville the other night. I'm afraid, though, that Maureen is going to have to spend a lot more time in the sun next summer to keep up with her husband’s tan. Employed as a nurse on the obste- trics department at Nesbitt Memo- rial Hospital, Kingston, and the mother of four children, Maureen has little spare time to spend in the sun. While husband Jeff is proprietor of Banks Sealcoat Company and gets to spend almost the whole summer outside in the sun. Nice tan, Jeff, but maybe you should give Maureen some more time in the sun next year. » ) THREE CHEERS to the Belles family of Kingston Township who back to health, after a severe bout with malnutrition. Brownie was just one of several dogs found in an Avoca home after a fire who were literally starving to death. After being taken to the SPCA for shelter, Brownie was later adopted to the Belles family. Now, at age 2 1/2, Brownie is a healthy, happy-to-lucky dog and owes everything to the love and care members of the Belles family have shown her. It’s not often you hear of stories with happy endings, but this sure is one and the Belles family is to be commended for the kindness they have shown this animal. As an animal lover, I certainly appreciate what they’ve done for their dog. -0- WELCOME ABOARD TO DEBBEY WYSOCKI, a resident of Swoyers- ville and a teacher here in the Back Mountain. Debbey joins our staff this week as the author of an entertainment column which will appear in The Dallas Post on a regular basis. _ Debbey, who holds both a Bache- lor’s Degree and a Master's Degree in English from Wilkes College, is a real television buff and corresponds with people all over the world who are as much into television as she is. A walking encyclopedia of what's going on in the entertainment world, Debbey will be offering some of the information she receives with read- ers of The Dallas Post. I think you'll find her column interesting and welcome any com- ments or criticisms from anyone who may want to offer them. J. Stephen Buckley Publisher Little Coney Island Only yesterday independent 50 YEARS AGO - SEPT. 20, 1935 In vigorous protest against efforts of county political leaders to dictate the policies of local government, Dallas voters turned out in record-breaking numbers to give overwhelming victory to every slated inde- pendent borough candidate. Shavertown and Dallas tennis players clashed in the first tourney held on the new Shavertown courts. Shavertown’s team included Machel Hildebrant, Robert Bachman, Ray Major, Willard Woolbert, Dr. Malcolm Borthwick, A.G. Eddinger, John Jackson and Fred Eck. Dallas’ team members were Philip Ander- son, Edward F. Kotch, Willard Westover, Chan Bluhdorn, Howard Carey, William Dix. Robert Wes- tover and Jack Hazeltine. Engaged -Mary E. Minnich to Philip Meyers; Elizabeth Daubert to Floyd R. Neeley. Married - Florence Morris to Thomas Shaw; Hope Kathryn Roberts to George Cameron Orcutt. Deaths - Henrietta Marth, Loyalville; James Eddy, Lehman; Nelly Martin Hoyt, Demunds Road. You could get - Pork butts 29¢ 1b.; hams 29¢c 1b.; sausage 35c¢ lb.; round steak 32c lb.; cheese 19c 1b.; sauerkraut 4 big cans 25c; pink salmon 2 tall cans 21c; stewing oysters 3 doz. 25¢c; trout 2 1b. 25¢; bass 10c lb.; haddock 2 1b. 25¢. 40 YEARS AGO - SEPT. 21, 1945 Four former pastors returned to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Noxen, to participate in the church’s 50th anniversary celebration: Rev. H.F.J. Seneker, Rev. Christian Krahmer, Rev. Luther B. Scheehl and Rev. John R. Albright. More than 150 Back Mountain families utilized the cannery set up at Lehman High School during the summer months. More than 5,000 cans of food were processed. Mrs. Hannah Orr, home economics teacher, directed the cannery. Married - Ruth Culp to Sgt. Joseph A, Mattern. Birthdays - Mrs. Jane Stroud, 93 years old. Deaths - Mrs. Daniel Denmon, Beaumont. You could get - Beef short ribs 19¢c 1b.; chickens 47c Ib.; Gingerbread cake mix 18c pkg.; Devil’s food mix 18c pkg.; cream of rice cereal 2lc pkg.; Palmolive soap 7c bar; 3'lb. can Crisco 68c; cabbage 3c 1b.; cauliflowers 23c Ig. hd. 30 YEARS AGO - SEPT. 23, 1955 Natona Mills rented the former Ritter Paint Shop located on Main Street in Dallas where the Mills planned to move their Thread Drawing Department. Between 125 and 150 women were employed in this department headed by James Gallagher. Mrs. Harriet Thompson was supervisor. Dr. Lester E. Jordan, Trucksville, took a sweep- stakes award for the second consecutive year in, the candidates American Dahlia Society exhibit at the Essex House in New York. He also won two other medals and 12 ribbons. Winning two consecutive years disqualified Jordan for future amateur competition. He had achieved professional status. Married - Mary Buza and Theodore Kerpovich; Alice Ann Schenck to Aldus C. Meyers, Jr.; Courtiss Kathleen Eubank to Frederick F. Murray. Deaths - Robert B. Hislop, East Dallas; Deborah Meeker, Fairmount Township; Paul Dunn, Wardan ‘Place, Harveys Lake. You could get - Eggs 59c doz.; cider vinegar 59c gal.; canning jars 88c doz. for pts.; pt. bot. Kraft salad oil 34c; Lipton Tea bags box of 48, 65c; Lifebuoy soap 3 res. bars 28¢; picnic hams 29c¢ 1b.; McIntosh apples 4 . 33c. ! 20 YEARS AGO - SEPT. 23, 1965 The Back Mountain YMCA discussed an indoor- outdoor swimming pool fitted with a bubble for cold weather. The board also talked about room for organizational meetings and space for expanding programs. Raymond Goeringer, Dallas, entered one head of Guernsey cattle in the 1965 National Dairy Cattle Congress at Waterloo. Married - Sandra M. Welton and Airman 2nd Class Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Scott, Lehman, 44 years; Mr. and Mrs. Arja Brown, Shaver- town, 18 years. Deaths - Andrew Lucas, Jr., Wyoming; Marie Pomeroy, Sutton Creek Road; Arthur Newman, Dallas; Earl F. Johnson, Beaumont. You could get - Sirloin steak 79¢ 1b.; ground beef 3 1b. $1.39; baked ham 99¢ Ib.; rolled rump roast 95c 1b.; lemons 49c doz.; celery 2 1g. bunches 35c; fresh pshooms 49c 1b.; shrimp $1.29 Ib.; cheddar cheese 10 YEARS AGO - SEPT. 25, 1975 Dr. Lester Jordan was recipient of Rotary Interna- tional’s highest award, the Paul Harris Fellowship. Jordan is considered the founder of the: Rotary International Exchange Student Program. Dallas resident Andrew Preslopsky discovered a four-foot long 10-pound squash growing in his garden. Upon researching the squash he discovered it to be a Chinese variety uncommon to this area. Married - Jeanne Heffner and Robert Faneck. Deaths - Daisy Prynn, Rochester, N.Y.; Mallie Shaver, formerly of Dallas. You could get - Chicken, whole 53c 1b.; ground chuck 99c¢ 1b.; Royal Crown 8-16 oz. bot. 98c; frozen cut green beans 3-9 oz. pkg. $1; Silver Floss sauerkraut 2-69c; peaches 3 1b. $1; carrots 2 pkg. 29c; half gal. apple cider 89c. OPINION Dotty Martin Betty Bean Mike Danowski Charlot Denmon Joe Gula Editor Advertising Representative Advertising Representative Advertising Representative Advertising Representative Advertising Representative the press By SENATOR JOHN HEINZ This week marks National News- paper Week and provides an oppor- tunity to reflect on the benefits to democracy provided by unfettered press freedom. Freedom of the press is every- body’s freedom. No other medium ers Association for its commitment to freedom and democracy. E paid in advance. time. i Circulation Director Office Manager post office in Dallas, p_ a in-depth analysis and information on events and issues affecting our daily lives. No other medium-lends itself to the kind of coverage of important occurrences that results in an educated public. Freedom in a democracy is about making choices for ourselves and our families and our future. But, only informed choice can lead to sound decision-making. Without freedom of the press, we place all of our other freedoms at the hazard of ignorance. We in Pennsylvania are fortunate Dy AR RONALD REAGAN United States President . On this International Newspaper Carrier Day, I am pleased to have the opportunity to commend and congratulate those who deliver America’s newspapers. Millions rely on you for the news and vital information they need daily in order to be responsible, F158 your key role in keeping our nation informed. This is the very basis of democracy. The United States continues to be free in part because of those who report, publish and relay the news. You are an essential component of this process. On behalf of all Ameri- cans, thank you for your very important contribution. Again, con- gratulations on a job well done. LIBRARY NEWS By NANCY KOZEMCHAK Library Correspondent Well, we did it again! By we I mean’ authors, publishers, writers, libraries and anyone connected with the written word. Last year, we had Lee Iacocca as the grand marshal of the Rose Parade and this year’s news is that Erma Bombeck has been chosen to be the grand mar- That's exciting news about an exciting writer who writes a weekly syndicated humor column for 900 author of 7 books and a regular on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’. She is also a popular author in our library. The members of the library board of directors are having a ‘Thank you for helping the Library” cock- tail party at Monte’s in Luzerne on and library volunteers. The library will close at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 instead of 8:30 p.m. The library is displaying an antique sampler cotton quilt on the quilt board in the office area. This quilt is the property of Genevieve Hall of Pikes Creek, who has loaned it to us. The blocks are samples of quilt patterns made in antique cotton fabrics. It is a beautiful quilt and was given to her by an aunt who died at the age of 99. The quilt was done in the early 1900s and will be on display for the next four weeks. Library will be 40 years old on Oct. 12, 1985 and we are planning a birthday party for Saturday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. There will be a birthday cake and fruit punch for all visitors and we will be decorated with bal- loons, streamers and birthday cards. We are inviting everyone in the Back Mountain area to come in, have a tour of our new building and say Happy Birthday to the library and get to know how the library functions. The Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Chapter of the National Rail- way Historical Society has donated a book to the library. It is ‘The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad in the Twentieth Century”’, volume 1 by Thomas Taber. This book will be a welcome addition to the shelves. The Summer Youth Employment and Training Program has ended for this year and we were fortunate to have the services of two youths from the area. Paul Rowe worked as a janitor assistant and Lisa McCulloch worked as a library page handling inside library clerical work. The library has a nice starter collection of records available for patron use. We have 122 records including classical, modern and poetry. There are also 10 combina- tion albums and some language learning records. Some artists are Bellefonte, Lawrence Welk and American astronauts in a recording called ‘““To The Moon.” STATE CAPITOL ROUNDUP Penndot’s proposed layoff of 371 workers came under the scrutiny of the House Transportation Commit- tee this week. Transportation Department officials testified that the furloughing of laborers and hiring of 154 new equipment opera- tors would make the agency more efficient. Officials said the laid-off workers would be considered for the new positions. Rep. Rudy Dininni (R-Dauphin) questioned the roll PennDOT district engineers played in the proposal. “We ought to inves- tigate the district engineers. The department is taking their word 100 percent. . I am disturbed by the methods they used,” said Dininni. Pennsylvania’s controversial Catastrophic Loss Trust (CAT) Fund was the subject of a report issued by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee this week. The study supported the CAT Fund concept but was critical of the collection method. (The CAT Fund is part of the state’s new auto insurance law. Pennsylvania vehicle owners are billed $5 annually for each registered vehicle. The money forms a financial safety net for individual medical expenses result- ing from an auto accident in excess of $100,000.) The committee recom- mended that PennDOT, rather than a private agency, collect the fee. Meanwhile, Rep. Leonard Qu. Gruppo (R-Northampton) requested an extension for vehicle registration renewals because of the CAT Fund confusion. In a letter to PennDOT, Gruppo asked that the Sept. 30 registration deadline be extended. House Health and Welfare Com- mitte members received comment on a proposal to limit capital spend- ing by hospitals and other health care facilities. Rep. George E. Saur- man (R-Montgomery), a sponsor of the measure, said the bill’s intent is to ‘‘change what appear to be expenditures based upon a system that encourages inefficiency.” Sup- porters of the proposal agree that the limit is necessary to eliminate inefficiency in construction costs. Opponents of the plan contend that limiting spending for hospitals, especially for medical equipment, would result in a lower quality of medical care. a fia ® #
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