Editor’s A GREAT WAY to wake up in the. morning is to the tune of Dr. John Kolesar and his surveying students wishing all of Northeastern Pennsylvania ‘Good Morning.” Dr. Kolesar, an engineering professor at the Wilkes-Barre Campus of the Pennsylvania State University, and several of his students appeared on ABC TV’s “Good Morning, America” the other day and wished all of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania a good morning. As an avid watcher of “Good Morning, America,” I thought it was a great way to start the day when I saw Dr. Kolesar and his followers. -0- ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES go out to Molly Reilly who celebrated the big one this past Monday. Molly, a resident of Forty Fort, is a real estate agent in the Back Mountain. She wanted me to be sure to tell everybody she has two kids, drives a nice car and sports a great smile. What that has to do with celebrating her birthday is absolutely nothing, but at least I did what she asked. -0- SPEAKING OF BIRTHDAYS, a great big happy birthday goes out to our general manager, Dave Conner of Dallas, who celebrated his birthday last Friday. We had all good intentions of surprising (and probably embarassing) the heck out of Dave when we tried to schedule a kissing bandit to deliver a bunch of balloons to our office. However, when our plans fell through (mainly because we couldn’t talk that nutty lady next door to us into dressing up like a kissing bandit), Dave had to settle for an ice cream cake with plastic candles - far short of a kissing bandit, of course, but it’s the thought that counts anyway, isn’t it? -0- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cobleigh of Binghamton, N.Y, former Back Mountain residents, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The Cobleighs will be guests of honor at an Open House in Binghamton to celebrate the occasion. The affair is being hosted by their son, Delbert. 0: I HAD A REAL NICE NOTE from Mrs. Cobleigh as she sent in an announcement of their wedding anniversary. In this note, she explained to me how the number 6’ has been a lucky one for her family. Her note was so interesting, I thought I would share it with our readers, hoping you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Mrs. Cobleigh explains that in 1942, The Dallas Post published an announcement of their sixth published an announcement of their 16th anniversary and, in 1962, we published an announcement of their She goes on to explain that she and Mr. Cobleigh were married on June 6, 1936. Statistics showed that they were married on the sixth day of the sixth month of the year 1936, following a courtship of six years and six months. Mr. Cobleigh has six letters in his name, Edward. He was 26 years old when the couple was married and lived in Dallas, another name with six letters. Six years later, on August 12 (six times two), 1942, a son, Delbert, was born at six minutes to six in the afternoon. Delbert was six years old On Sunday, May 25, at 3 p.m. EDT. 6 million people stationed along a 4000-mile line across the United States will join hands and unite in song. It is a unique, historic event designed to increase public awareness and to raise millions of dollars for the hungry and homeless right here at home in the United States. Let’s take a look at Pennsyl- vania’s Hands Across America in a series of questions and answers. 1. Where is the line located in Pennsylvania, and how long is it? The 298-mile follows a moderate zigzag pattern in the southern por- tion of the state from New Castle in the west, through Beaver Falls, Aliquippa, Ambridge, Pittsburgh, notes when the family moved to New York and graduated from Binghamton North High School on June 26, 1961, making the number “6 Delbert’s lucky number, also. Now, on June 6, 1986, Mr. and Mrs. Cobleigh will be celebrating their 50th anniversary. Thanks, Mrs. Cobleigh, for that interesting information - and for taking the time to tell us about it. And, have a real nice anniversary! -0- ONE OF OUR STAFF MEMBERS greeted me at the door Monday morning with an article that had appeared in the May 4th edition of the Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent. I got a kick out of it and I'm see it in Sunday’s paper, the idea behind the story is this: Seems an advertisement appeared Publishers’ Association newsletter, seeking an Editor trainee for a weekly newspaper in Collegeville, The ad read as such - The Independent, a weekly newspaper located in Collegeville, Pa., needs an editor trainee. No experience is necessary. The only requirements are common sense, intelligence and the ability to communicate. You will be required to do the following: clean bathrooms, sweep and mop the floor, address newspapers, fix equipment that fails, take pictures, sell ads, make up bills, distribute newspapers, listen to irate readers, tolerate bigots, swallow your anger when talking to pompous public officials and be a good listener. You must like people and hard work because both come with the job. Naturally, you will be required to write and report, with your name prominently displayed, so that there is no mistake when someone comes gunning for the reporter. What will we do for you? We will pay you a modest salary, we will comfort you when sick with chicken soup and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield security blanket. We will bury you if you are killed in the line of duty and write an appropriate editorial praising your courage. We will supply you with wheels to carry out your duties. We will attempt to teach you all facets of the newspaper business. We guarantee that you will have some fun or we will fire you. Hearty souls are requested to send a resume to John Stewart, Publisher, The Independent, Collegeville, Pa. -0- UP UNTIL TODAY, the only thing I had never been asked to do in that list of requirements was clean the bathrooms and deliver newspapers. That, however, has all changed as today, our advertising coordinator, Sandy Sheehan, and I are doing our best to carry out a job that is probably more difficult than either of us ever imagined - deliver the newspapers to newsstands. Our regular delivery person, Howard Samuels, had other commitments this morning and, since our circulation manager had already committed herself to attending a seminar (pretty good timing on her part, I would say), I decided to tackle the job, thinking I would learn something. And, being the good friend that I am, I volunteered Sandy to come along with me. So, Sandy and I have been up since very early this morning, delivering The Dallas Post in my little pick-up truck. If any of you have seen us, trust me - we are not crazy! We're just trying to do a job that neither one of us has ever done before - but one that is extremely important in the overall success of our operation. If I live to tell about it, I'll let you know next week how we made out. (Dotty Martin is the Executive Editor of Pennaprint Inc., publishers of The Dallas Post. Her column appears weekly in The Dallas Post.) Greensburg, Ligonier, Johnstown, Bedford, McConnellsburg, and Chambersburg, then dips into Mary- land and eventually back up in the east to Yeadon, Chester, Philadel- phia, Levittown and Trenton Bridge. 2. What’s the incentive for resi- dents of northern Pennsylvania do join the line? The desire to participate in the largest interactive event in history and, at the same time, to help the hungry and homeless. A group from Scranton, is bringing its city to the line by means of a skyline that will be carried by the participants. Other communities and groups are encouraged to do something similar. DAVID F. CONNER General Manager DOTTY MARTIN Executive Editor Restaurant razed 50 YEARS AGO - MAY 8, 1936 In a meeting of the Dallas School Board Harry Tennyson of Midway was appointed supervising princi- pal of Dallas High School. In other business a millage of 30 was instituted by the board. Parishioners of St. Theresa’s Church planned a big welcome home for Rev. John J. O’Leary, who had spent the winter in Florida for health reasons. Father O’Leary was pastor emeritus of St. Therese’s Church. Mrs. Harvey W. Danks, last great-grandchild of Captain Samuel Ransom, famed Indian fighter and Revolutionary soldier died at her home. Married - Ann Walko to John Sturek. Deaths - Eleanor Moyer, Alderson; Isaiah Neyhard, Fernbrook. You could get - Bacon 17¢ % lb.; shad 10c lb.; Little Neck clams 100-31c; fillet of haddock 2 1b. 25c; pineapple 2 big cans 35c; spinach 2 big cans 25¢; 1 1b. box Ritz crackers 21c; White House evaporated milk 3 tall cans 20c. 40 YEARS AGO - MAY 10, 1946 Six girls vied for the honor of May Queen at Lehman High School. Candidates chosen from the senior class were Elda Murray, Muriel Lloyd, Marie Rebennack, Louisa Shouldice, Ethel Ide and Frances Elenchak. Before a crowd of more than 300 people, Jackson Township Baseball Club defeated West Nanticoke 2 to 1 in the first game in the Wyoming Valley League. Birthdays - Mrs. Amanda Yaple, Dallas; Sarah C. Baird, Laketon. You could get - Legs of lamb 38c lb.; ducklings 33c Ib.; chickens 4ic lb.; turkeys 49c lb.; carrots 2 lg. bunches 17¢; tomatoes 25¢ pkg.; cabbage 6¢ hd.; 2 Ib. coffee 47c; Lux soap flakes 2 med. pkg. 19c; Lifebuoy soap 3 bars 20c. 30 YEARS AGO - MAY 11, 1956 The architects model for the proposed Jackson Township Institution was completed. The institution, which was located on a 1,250 acre parcel of land would house 1,000 inmates. The staff would be approximately 400 people. The plan was to have 25 percent mini- umum security inmates, 65 percent under medium security and 10 percent under maximum security. Lehman High School chose the following girls as candidates for May Queen: June Covert, Marjorie Maransky, Alice Gardecki, Nancy Spencer, Mildred Wagner, and Eleanor Rodriguez. Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Draper Schoonover, Centermoreland, 35 years. Deaths - Anna M. Ide, Tunkhannock; Ella Traver Dimmick, Noxen. 20 YEARS AGO - MAY 12, 1966 Six Back Mountain fire companies quelled a fire which gutted much of the Idetown Atlantic station when cleaning fluid used to clean the floor exploded. The gas station was operated by Corey Traver and owned by R. Dean Shaver, Idetown. The annual Library Auction Kick-Off dinner was a great success with a large attendance. Earl Phillips was emcee for the evening. Auction Chairman was Jerome Gardner. Engaged - Evelyn Mary Hogg and William A. Savage; Nancy Marie Valentine and Patrick S. Byrne. Deaths - George W. Ide, Thorndale Terrace; Clar- ence Moledor, Lake Township; Dean Ide, Dallas; Oswald Griffiths, Forty Fort; David W. Edwards, Oak Hill. You could get - Pork loins 39¢ lb.; chuck roast 69¢c 1b.; chicken legs 55c lb.; sea scallops 69c 1b.; gelatin desserts 4 pkg. 29c; Hawaiian Punch 3lc can; 100 ft. Handi-Wrap 22c; potato chips 35c¢-6% oz. bag. 10 YEARS AGO - MAY 13, 1976 A number of Back Mountain fire companies were involved in a series of early morning fires in the area of Ruggles Corners. Officials believed the three fires to be arsons. Lake-Lehman Education Association honored two elementary teachers who retired following faithful service to the district. Jeanette Williams and Bethia King were honored at a banquet held at Irem Temple Country Club. Engaged - Kimetha Davis and J. Tal Richards. Married - Diane Jean Chisarick and Frank P. Brennan; - Gail Marie Fashnacht and William Henschke. Deaths - Myrtle Miller, Apalchin, N.Y.; Minnie Van Toss, Abington; Mrs. Reynolds Middleton, Trucks- ville You could get - Pork loins 99¢ 1b.; bologna 99c¢ Ib.; salami $1.39 lb.; Wisk 32 oz. bottle $1.09; Scott bathroom tissue pke. of two 89c; Coke 6 cans 99c; tomatoes 39c Ib.; oranges 10-99c; grapes 69c Ib.; grapefruit 5-99c. Opinion By EDWIN FEULNER Special to The Dallas Post Just a few days after U.S. Air Force and Navy bombers delivered ‘their season’s greetings message to Libyan strongman Muammar Qad- dafi, the Washington Post polled world capitals to see what world leaders thought of the U.S. air- strikes. Let’s see: London for; Paris against; Jerusalem for; Moscow against; Ottawa for; Rome, Algiers, Brussels, Beijing, Prague, Cairo, Helsinki, Athens, Budapest, New Delhi, Stockholm, Riyadh and on and on against. Knowing what the big shots think, Feulner has decided to conduct his own poll. The poll consists of two parts: 1. On the evening of April 17, Feulner dispatched a crew of research analysts, including Heri- tage Features Syndicate Managing Editor, Andy Seamans, to Gallag- her’s pub on Capitol Hill. Expert interviewers all, Seamans & Company lubricated their vocal cords with a few chilled Coors’ and asked what people thought of the president’s action. With the exception of one con- gressman who muttered something about the “War Powers Act” the vote was the exact opposite of the reaction from world capitals. 2. Part two involves you: Below you will find a question- naire. It is very carefully worded so you won’t be swayed one way or another. We would ask you to vote “yes” or “no,” as indicated, and return it to me. I will announce the Check your choice. Clip the coupon and mail it to: Send a Message to Muammar, c/o The Feulner Poll, Heritage Features Syndicate, 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002. O No, I think President Reagan should have been a wimp, and should have sent Mr. Quaddafi a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses with a little pink note asking him to please stop blowing up people in airports and nightclubs. O Yes, President Reagan did the right thing. He sent an important message to the dirt-ball of the desert, and shouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Additional comments: (Feulner is president of The Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based public policy research institute. His editorial appear periodically in The Dallas Post.) Letters DEAR EDITOR: As a member of the Chase Prison Advisory, Committee, I am very upset that the improved siren system, second fence, additional guard tower and lighting project that former state Senator Frank O’Connell fought so hard to get approved has been unduly delayed. When our committee had a prob- we had to do was call O’Connell who untangled the red tape (I must state the prison administration has done everything to help, but the problem involves the Department of General Services which is independent of the Department of Corrections). The same cannot be said of Sen. Charles - Lemmond, who has not returned telephone calls from committee members nor has responded to mail. Sen. O’Connell formed our com- mittee in 1982 and there have been no escapes since. During the same year, prior to the committee’s for- mation, there were three escapes. It is essential that there are no further delays with the prison secur- ity projects for the safety of all Back Mountain residents. Appar- ently, Sen. Lemmond has little regard for the security improve- ments and safety of his constituents. Ironically, Sen. Lemmond has a toll- free telephone number, but what good is that if he doesn’t return the call. EDWARD CHESNOVITCH SHAVERTOWN, PA. By NANCY KOZEMCHAK ‘Staff Correspondent On the avenue! Fifth Avenue! In New York City! My favorite place ago Saturday. Went down by bus with friend, Mary Ann, and we just had a fun time. We met her daughter, Denise, at Port Authority and from then on everything was sheer enjoyment. Denise worked for us at the library a few years back and became a very close friend of mine and we get together every once in a while in the big city, where she now resides. First things first, we got on the subway at 42nd Street and rode it to 180th in the Bronx where we visted the Bronx Zoo, a fabulous place maintained by the New York Zool- ogical Society. I refused to take a ride on a camel due to the fact that I had not worn my jeans. I did a lot of walking, from 57th and 7th, over to 5th and then down and back from 44th and Madison, where I again located Brooks Brothers, one of my favorite places to shop. Spent time browsing through Saks Fifth Avenue, had to visit St. Patrick’s and also St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue where a wedding was taking place. Walking down Fifth Avenue at 4 p.m. in the afternoon, sun shining brightly, blue sky and the skyscrapers, just mag- nificent. I wanted to sing, New York, New York! I love that city. And speaking of sun shining brightly, we can say that now with- out concern. We hve had our new Levolor Riviera mini blinds installed on the library front win- dows and they are super. They are burgundy color and match the trim in the interior; along with the peach colored walls, they make a beautiful color combination. So, we say, let the sun shine, if it gets too bright and glarey, we can just tilt the blinds. A very welcome improve- ment. We have our first new goods donation for the 1986 library auction on display in the main office area. Raggedy Ann and Andy, handmade by Marjorie BArnes Mattern, are sitting in a special spot high atop the book shelves waiting for July auction days. These are the genuine dolls with the heart embroidered on the clothing and the body with the words, ‘I Love You’. Something from the past: The Back Mountain Memorial Library was host to librarians of 54 com- munities when it hosted the North- eastern District Library meeting: The all day session was held at Irem Temple Country Club on April 19, 1946. We are collecting Campbell Soup labels as an on-going project and many of our patrons are bringing labels in for us. We especially thank Mr. and Mrs. Michael Witek of Parrish Street who have donated unusually large amounts of these labes. We still need more labels. A record breaking day: Saturday, April 26, 21 new people joined the library. This sets a new record of new borrowers joining the library in a one day period. (Nancy Kozemchak is the assist- ant librarian at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. Her column appears weekly in The Dallas Post.) STATE CAPITOL ROUNDUP By REP. FRANK COSLETT Special to The Dallas Post Here is a summary of important events that occurred on Capitol Hill last week from Rep. Frank Coslett, 120th Legislative District. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION (PUC) reform legislation approved by the Senate was overwhelmingly rejected by the House this week and is headed for a House-Senate confer- ence committee. The House disa- greed with Senate amendments which, opponents said, would erode consumer protection provisions. The Legislature must pass a PUC bill by December 31 or the agency will expire by law. House members took issue with a Senate amendment which would allow utilities to charge customers for energy produced but not used. The bill would also reduce the length of terms for PUC commissioners from ten to five years, raise their salaries from $40,000 to $55,000 annually and change their Senate confirmation procedures. -0- THE HOUSE BUSINESS AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE over- whelmingly passed a measure this week which could dramatically res- tructure Pennsylvania’s banking system. Termed the Interstate Banking Bill, the measure would allow Pennsylvania banks to oper- ate across state lines in a seven- state region and allow out-of-state banks to operate here. The states included in the bill are Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Delaware, Vir- ginia, West Virginia and Kentucky plus the District of Columbia. The bill would also allow banks outside the region to acquire Pennsylvania banks after a five-year period if Pennsylvania banks are accorded similar privileges. ®
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