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.
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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.
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* 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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time.
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Office Manager
post office in Dallas,
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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,
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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.
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