Sunday, September 24, 2006 COMMUNITY PAGE 4 THE POST STEELERS MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY PHOTOS COURTESY OENAL LACK Vice President Dick Cheney waves to a group of supporters during a visit to the Flack family residence in Center Moreland. Vice President Dick Cheney speaks during a fund-raising event for Congressman Don Sherwood, right, in Center Moreland last week. Taking a moment for a quick photo before Vice President Dick Cheney's visit, from left, are Hal Flack, Jean Flack, Congress- man Don Sherwood and Harry Flack. The Flack family hosted the visit. % ® y family and I were extremely honored to have | Vice President Cheney visit our home,” said Hal | A fire truck from the Northmoreland Volunteer Fire Co. was on hand for the visit from Vice President Dick Cheney. Flack, whose family hosted the visit. “We found | him to be a brilliant man and the ‘warm and fuzzy | guy’ that his family says he is. He was extremely kind to all of us. “Jean and I were impressed and sometimes a bit overwhelmed by the amount of preparation and planning that is required for an event like this. It was a great thrill and an awesome experience to work with The United States Secret Service, The White House Advanced Just in time for the football season, Michael Murphy of Sha- vertown is displaying his prized Pittsburgh Steelers memorabi- lia for patrons to enjoy when they visit the library during the month of September. The Lehman-Jackson Elementary School students and his entire family have been collecting Steelers memorabilia for several years. Most of the items were pur- chased in Pittsburgh. Some of the highlights of the colorful col- lection include a Jerome Bettis 1993 rookie card, a Super Bowl XL 40th anniversary program, an autographed training camp football, and a Wheaties cereal box with “Mean” Joe Green on the cover. In addition, there are football trading cards, Terrible Towels going back to the 1980s, postcards, Sports Illustrated magazines and numerous throw-back memorabilia. Young Mi- chael knows his football stats on the Steelers and many other teams, as well. His favorite player is quarterback Ben Roethlis- berger and he hopes to follow in his footsteps as a quarterback some day so he keeps busy throwing the pigskin. He is also in- terested in soccer, basketball and NASCAR. The family recently returned from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp and Mi- chael's mother, Debby, remarked that the Steelers are excep- tional role models for children and they are very appreciative of all their fans. Michael and his family hope you enjoy the display. 4 Team and The Republican National Congressional Committee. As expected, these people were competent, serious and professional. They were also very kind and accommodating to our‘ family. Jean and I would like to thank them for that. “We would also like to thank the Pennsylvania State Police, the Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Company, the local law enforcement community, co-chairs Wendy and Terry Casey, o friends and neighbors for so graciously putting up with the in tion, and especially the steadfast supporters of Congressman Don MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel ® On Sept. 25,1913, 24-year-old Charlie Chaplin signs with Keys- tone, a production company known for its silent comedies. Chaplin will make more than a dozen movies in the next year alone, including “Making a Living,” in which he played a mustachioed villain with a monocle. * On Sept 29,1907, Gene Autry, perhaps the greatest singing cow- boy of all time, is born in Tioga, Texas. Autry's lasting fame came from his career as the film industry's favorite singing cowboy. His first movie, “In Old Santa Fe,” was eventually followed by nearly. 100 films. Autry died in 1998 at the age of 91. ® On Sept. 27,1939, 140,000 Polish troops are taken prisoner by the German invaders as Warsaw surrenders to the superior mecha- nized forces of Hitler's army..The Poles fought bravely, but were able to hold on for only 26 days. ® On Oct. 1,1940, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, America’s first toll superhighway, officially opens for service. The Pennsylvania Turnpike was constructed at great expense, leveling any terrain obstructions that hindered efficient travel. ® On Sept. 30, 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear submarine, is commissioned by the U.S. Navy. ® On Sept. 26,1982, the first episode airs of the television show “Knight Rider,” starring David Hasselhoff as private eye Michael Knight. However, the real star of the show was “KITT,” his talking car. KITT, a modified Pontiac Firebird complete with artificial intelligence and glowing red lights, assisted Michael in his detective work. ® On Sept. 28,199], legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis dies in Santa Monica, Calif., at age 65. The son of a St. Louis dentist, Davis began playing trumpet at age 13 and later moved to New York, where he became roommates with saxophone great Charlie Parker. Davis’ hits include the classic album “Round Midnight.” (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. The Dallas Post TIMES® LEADER Community Newspaper Group 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-829-7248 thepost@Ileader.net Richard L. Connor David C. Konopki PUBLISHER EDITOR Trish Roe ADVERTISING Vice President's visit. Special Agent ‘Jake,’ a chocolate Labrador that has been train to smell explosives, was part of the large security force for the forget.” ed Sherwood who made this event the huge success that it was. “It was an amazing and awesome experience that we will never 70 Years Ago Sept. 25, 1936 LOCAL OPTION ON ELECTION BALLOT Spirited contests over local option will dominate the fall election in four local communities — Lake Township, Dallas Township, Kingston Township and Dallas Borough. It was made clear this week that the question on which local voters will act will not effect licenses to sell beer. Only hard liquor will be barred if the movement for local option is effective. Petitions requesting that the question be placed on the ballot have been accepted and Harry McGee, secretary to Luzerne County Commissioners, announced this week that ar- rangements have been made to include the ques- tion on the ballot in the four towns. At the same time, McGee announced that voting machines will be used in local communities. Because of the large number of independent parties, it had been feared that the voting machines could not accommodate the heavy ballot and that paper ballots would have to be used. ONLY YESTERDAY Tried on a charge of involuntary man- slaughter in striking and fatally injuring Barton Fink, 9, of Hunlock Creek on Octo- ber 25, 1935, Ghwenn Gooch of Hunlock Creek was freed by a jury verdict of not guilty on Wednesday afternoon. Gooch denied driving recklessly at the time of the accident, charging that the boy darted in front of his car and was struck before the machine could be stopped. Gooch was represented by attorney Ray Livingston, while attorney A.J. Zawoiski represented the Commonwealth. The trial began on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday in front of Judge John S. Fine. 60 Years Ago Sept. 27, 1946 FUGITIVES ELUDE STATE POLICE IN BACK MT. State police combed the wood and fields in the vicinity of Demunds and East Dallas late Saturday afternoon and night, and again Sunday, in search of two young men wanted by Connecticut and New York state police officials. The fugitives escaped from authorities in a Plymouth truck stolen from Lewis Bell of Mt. Zion. The truck was later found abandoned in Jeffersonville, N.Y. Twenty-five state police troopers from Wyoming barracks and six members of the Connecticut State Police took part in the all-night search, which was hampered by heavy fog. The wanted men are brothers Austin Findlay, 21, and Bernard Findlay, 27, natives of Vermont. They escaped from in front of the sheriff’s office in Genessee, N.Y. on Sept. 16, as they were being turned over to Connecticut State Police on charg- es of burglary and the theft of six cars. Two new instructors have been appoint- ed to complete the faculty at Lehman High School. Edward F. Hendericks of Wilkes- Barre will teach mathematics and science, replacing Miss June Owens, who resigned. Virginia King, daughter of school director Kenneth King of Loyalville, will teach social studies at the Senior High School and be the librarian. Miss King replaces Delilah Kistler, who resigned. Hendericks, who is no relation to the supervising principal, will also be the as- sistant track coach. The two new instruc- tors have outstanding records and were selected from among 25 applicants for the positions at a meeting of the School Board on September 20. 50 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1956 NEW DALLAS PASTOR RECEIVES TELEVISION SET The big dining room at Dallas Methodist Church buzzed Wednesday evening with an enthusiastic family crowd of 250 gath- ered to welcome the new minister, the Rev. Russell Lawry, and his family at a covered- dish supper. The high spot of the evening was the presentation of a large television set, the secret of its purchase jealously guarded until then moment of its unveiling by Niles White. Harold Buckingham spoke about the future of the church, from both a spiritual and physical point of view. He emphasized the thought that it is the people and not the structure that makes a church a living, breathing entity and a power for good in the community. Louise Colwell was the toastmistress and Lawrence Updyke was the general chairman. Two registered Holstein breeders copped high honors at the third annual Pennsylva- nia State Black and White Show in Harris- burg on Friday. Hillside Farms of Trucks- ville, owned by William Conyngham, took first place in the 2-year-old cow class with the entry of Hillside Onyx Jessie. Ralph Sands of Wyoming had top plac- ings in four classes. Sandsdale Sovereign Cochran was the winning entry in the junior bull calf class. In the 4-year-old and older bull class, Sand’s entry Springbank Piebe Sovereign placed second. An entry of George Major of Dallas finished eighth in the junior heifer calf class. Conyngham, chairman of the State Black and White Show, reports this was the most successful show ever held. 40 Years ago Sept. 22, 1966 = HEADLINE GOES IN THIS SPOT The George Mortimer family is plannis a jaunt from its home on Holly Street in Trucksville to Phoenix, Ariz., using a con- verted school bus as a camper and a sta- tion wagon as a convoy. They estimate the trip will take five or six days. The couple hassfive children ages 10 and under. Mrs. Mortimer feels no anxiety about the older ones switching schools or making new friends. The bus has been equipped with bunks, cooking equipment, a refrigerator and other necessities. Until the family finds a suitable home in Phoenix, the camper will station itself in a trailer park to allow plenty of time for : thorough evaluation of school districts and housing. Man of the Year status was long overdue for the founder and third commander of the Daddow Isaacs Post American Legion in Dallas. Paul Shaver is the American Legion in Dallas. Commanders have come and gone, but Paul goes on forever, mar- shalling the Memorial Day parade, arrang- ing the children’s Christmas party, stand- ing as a symbol of the organization in Dal- las. honor include the late Howard Risley, editor of the Dallas Post, and Miss Miriam Lathrop, the first librarian of the Back Mountain Memorial Library. Last year, the Rev. Francis A. Kane, pastor of Gate of Heaven Church in Dallas, was the recipient of the Man of the Year. The unanimous decision was made to confer the honor on Paul Shaver on Sat- urday night at the American Legion in Dallas. 30 Years Ago Sept. 23, 1976 DALLAS COUNCIL MUM ABOUT CHIEF The Dallas council declined to recognize questions from the floor at the borough council meeting Tuesday night, following the presentation of a letter of resignation from police chief Ray Titus. Titus sub- mitted his resignation in writing effective Sept. 16, stating it was due to “personal reasons.” Edward Silverman asked the council if were entitled to an explanation of the ————————————————————— EE ——— EN hY®Y O Local residents who have received the 0) 4 | they didn’t think residents of the borough @ § chief’s resignation. The council refused to answer questions from the floor. ;
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