meee, 1 ENE EE OH EN OE NED EE Osfar ROTH leweler HURST -— destroyer is now commissioned the Mexican Navy U.S.S. The SHIPS— (continued from page 1) most of the time. The water was so rough, they had to hold on to something permanent to avoid being washed overboard into the rough, sub-zero water. While at sea, the men had nothing to do but stand watch, eat, sleep and read or play . They stood watch four ours and were off eight hours. On one trip, the DE’s pulled into Pitcairn Island looking for sur- vivors but found none. "If the war had not ended when: it did, both the Hurst and the Pettit were scheduled to go with the 3rd Fleet for the Invasion of Japan and would have been the first line picket against the Kamikazis. Mahler, born and raised in the Back Mountain was discharged in November, 1945, and Kahler was discharged in July, 1946. A graduate of Dallas Township Righ School, Mahler returend to the Dallas Area in 1986. After being discharged from the Coast Guard, the men lost track of the others on their respective ships until a reunion . of the Pettit Crew brought many of them together. After that union, Kahler was elected to the National Board of Directors of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. While locating ettit people, Kahler came rross some sailors from the Hurst. He found a man in South- ern New Jersey and convinced to try to locate his ship- mates. The man was successful doing that and in 1986 the Hurst sailors held thier first official reunion in Philadelphia. The men from the Hurst also hosted members of the Pettit at that reunion. + In 1987, there was no official reunion of the Hurst sailors but they were invited to the Pettit reunion in New York City for the dedication of a diarama of the DE’s aboard the aircraft jarrier museum, U.S.S. -itrepid. The diarama, nine and one half feet long, was built to scale by ninth grade students under the supervision of a West Ari- zona State teacher, Glen Frakes and named “Battle of Atlantic.” Attending the dedication of the diarama were 400 former DE sailors. ; The organization will meet in St. Louis in September, 1988 and the following year on the air- graft carrier, Yorktown, in Pharlestown, S.C. A stunning duo for your special Valentine... a bow pendantand matching earrings highlighted with Austrian Crystals. 659 N. Memorial Hwy Dallas 675-2623 Ahement; We will miss the Chief The sudden death of Dallas Borough Police Chief Edward Lyons has left the Back Moun- tain communities stunned. Those who knew him could not | believe that ‘Bid Ed’ as he was known to many would no longer be among them. Chief of Police of Dallas Bor- ough for the past 11 years he was a familiar figure in the local area as he patrolled the . streets of the Back Mountain Community or, in his off hours, was among the fans at a high school football game or basket- ball game. i His death will leave a big void in the community for in a humble way, Chief Lyons gave much of himself to community and civic organizations. He was an ardent supporter of the community’s youth and for 11 years served as an umpire in the Back Mountain Little League and when he was needed coached one of the teams. He was an enthusiastic fan of the Dallas High School basketball team even before and after his son, Timothy, was a member of the team. Chief Lyons was a big man- big in stature and big in heart. He enjoyed people and always had a kind word for those around him. He loved his work and served his community well. He was the kind of man, who could never say “No”. Like all human beings, not everyone agreed with Lyons but irregardless, they liked him. “You couldn’t help but like him”, said one constituent. “His family and his community were his priorities in his life. He was proud of his sons, Timothy and Edward, Jr., and was quick to tell you of their achievements. Born in Olyphant, son of the late Edward R. and Clara Met- ters Lyons, he was only 55 when he was fatally stricken Saturday ‘night in the Bonanza Steak House, Dallas. He was a gradu- ate of St. Patrick’s High School and the University of Scranton where he was a member of the GIVE... e Care Bears VALENTINES DAY [S FER. Stopay Chocolates Russell Stover’s Candy Hearts (assorted chocolates) <TR ve <Q Rpe SEND FORGET ME NOT VALENTINE GREETING CARDS CLASSMATE VALENTINE PACKS e Animal Crackers Strawberry Shortcake FINO’S PHARMACY 3 MAIN STREET, DALLAS DARING'S MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, DALLAS OPEN EVERY DAY 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M. Not Responsible For Typographical Errors We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities football team and also a member of the first graduating class of the university’s ROT program, He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and also served as army advisor to the 109th Field Artillery, Kingston, retiring from his service career as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a member of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas; Back Mountain Police Chiefs Association; State Police Chiefs Association and served as secretary of the Back Mogan Communication Net- work. He was commander of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Post 672, Dallas, an office he held for 13 years. He was a member of the Back Mountain Fire and Ambulance Inc. and of the Anthracite Post 283, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Kingston. Lyons was a member of the George M. Dallas Lodge 531, F&AM; Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, and Irem Temple of Wilkes-Barre. He was also treasurer of the Dallas Basket- ball Boosters Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Rita Madigan; sons, Edward Jr., at home; Timothy, student at Lycoming College, Williamsport; and sister, Mrs. Charles Sansenbach, South Plainfield, NJ. Military funeral services were today, February 10, from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. Interment was jn Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carver- n. Chief Lyons loved Dallas and surrounding communities. He liked to see residents enjoy their community, knowing they were safe in the hands of their police officers. Chief Lyons was a friend to all and residents of Dallas Bor- ough, who knew him personally will no doubt miss him. * Ziggy DARING’S BAKE SHOPP SPECIALS DAILY VALENTINE SPECIALS Heart Shaped Strawberry Boston Cream Heart Shaped Gold & Chocolate Layer Cakes : Plus Heart Shaped Iced Cookies WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Apple Strudel Iced Angel Food Cake on’ 1.30 wow’ 1.55 FRIDAY SAT. & SUN. 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Valentine’s Day is probably a combination of all three origins - plus the romantic notion that spring is for lovers. In AD. 496, it is said a Christian martyr, Valentine, was executed. On that day, Feb. 14, Pope Gelasius declared St. Valentine’s Day. Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet of the 14th century, wrote about the English belief of birds choosing their mates on Feb. 14. William Shakespeare also mentioned the belief in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. : The typical American celebration centers around the exchanging of Valentine cards. School children hold dances and give parties. Wives, husbands, and sweethearts are the recipients of flowers, candy, or jewelry. Customs for the day’s celebration around the world vary from country to country. In Great Britain, children sing special Valentine songs and receive gifts of candy, fruit, or money. In some parts of the country, people bake valentine buns. Italians, with their love of good food and fondness for parties, hold a Valentine’s Day feast. Single women get up before sunrise and wait by their windows watching for an eligible bachelor to pass. Danish people send white flowers called snowdrops to their friends. Men send anonymous rhyming cards to their sweethearts. No matter where or how Valentine’s Day is observed, the exchanging of cards is an integral part. An early custom, preceeding the inception of an actual greeting card, was the practice of men writing their sweethearts’ names on a slip of paper. In the 1700's, a group of men would draw the slips of paper from a jar. The paper bearing a sweetheart’s name was worn on the sleeve for several days. The saying, “wearing your heart on your sleeve” probably originated with this practice. Kid SEreise] Fun Physical Activity Classes For Children Ages 15 mos.-7 yrs. SIGN UP NOW FOR SECOND SESSION BEGINNING MARCH 7 Tumble Time Gym Dandy Just Games Mommy & Me aes. CALL 675-8808 “=. 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