PAGE4 THE POST EDITORIAL Sunday, September 23, 2007 MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel e On Sept. 27,1854, the luxury ship Arctic slams into the steamer Vesta off the coast of Newfoundland. Desperate Arctic crewmembers took lifeboats from women and children attempting to escape. When one of the ship's high-ranking officers tried to stop them, the crew killed him. The final 70 people left on board crowded onto a ma- keshift raft as the Arctic sank. Only one survived. e On Sept. 28,1918, a Liberty Loan parade in Philadelphia prompts a huge outbreak of the flu epidemic. By the time the epidemic ended, an estimated 30 million people were dead worldwide. The most likely origin of the pandemic was a bird or farm animal in the American Midwest. ¢ On Sept. 29,1930, filming begins on the classic horror film "Drac- ula" starring Bela Lugosi, who was identified with the role for the rest of his life. When he died in 1956, Lugosi was buried with his Drac- ula cape. e On Sept. 30,1955, actor James Dean, 24, dies in a car crash. Although Dean appeared in only three movies, he made a deep im- pression on American audiences with his portrayal of the angry, restless young man. His three films were “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955), “East of Eden” (1955) and “Giant” (1956). e On Sept. 26, 1960, Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and Republican Vice President Richard M. Nixon face each other in the first nationally televised presidential campaign debate. e On Sept. 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice. After graduation from Stanford Law School in the 1950s, no law firm would hire her because she was a woman. e On Sept. 24,1996, best-selling author Stephen King releases two new novels at once. The first, “Desperation,” was released under King's name, while the second, “The Regulators,” was published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman. He wrote six novels under the name Richard Bachman. STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver e According to the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company, the most popular dog name in the United States is Max, followed by Bailey, Buddy, Molly and Maggie. Interestingly, the No. 1 cat name also is Max, with Tigger, Smokey, Tiger and Chloe rounding out the top five. e |t was President Ronald Reagan who, in 19986, made the following observation: “Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regu- late it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” e A mere 10 hours after its birth, a baby giraffe is able to run with its mother. e |f you have a young daughter, the following factoid might not come as a surprise to you: American girls between the ages of 3 and Tl each own an average of eight Barbie dolls. e After this summer, which saw record-breaking high temperatures in many areas of the U.S., you might be interested to learn about a new development coming out of Japan: self-cooling clothes. Reuters reports that a company called Kuchou-fuku (which means "air-condi- tioned clothes" in Japanese) is producing shirts with two small fans sewn into the back. The fans, powered by a rechargeable battery pack, keep air moving across the skin, cooling the wearer. The $96 cost has not seemed to deter factory workers in Japan, who are dealing with record-breaking heat of their own. There is a downside, however: The fans inflate the garments, so they aren't likely to catch on among Tokyo's trendsetters anytime soon -- no matter how hot it gets. % kk Thought for the Day: “I don't know if God exists, but it would be better for His reputation if He didn’t.” -- Jules Renard PETS ON PARADE AT THE LIBRARY On display at the Back Mountain Memorial Library for the month of September is a collection of Littlest Pet Shops with animal figures. The collection is owned by Kaitlyn Hill, an 8-year old student at Wycallis Elementary School. Kaitlyn has been col- lecting these toys for two years. She loves animals and thinks the brightly colored pets are cute. Her favorites are the tropical bird with its “cool colors” and the chinchilla because it is very realistic looking. Kaitlyn received most of her collection as gifts but has bought some, too. Kaitlyn lives in Franklin Township and is the daughter of Carol and Harold Hill. The Dallas Post TIMES€ LEADER Community Newspaper Group 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-970-7440 news@mydallaspost.com Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER Dotty Martin EDITOR Matt Smith ADVERTISING 17 L - CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/FOR THE DALLAS POST Just too cute for words - waiting for the right que from you. Wouldn't it be nice if they could clear the table, do the laundry and drive the car, too? Adults invited to broaden knowledge As evening skies begin to darken earli- er and children are settled in their class- es for the new school year, it’s now time for adults to broaden their knowledge and acquire a few new skills, also! The Back Mountain Memorial Library and the entire Luzerne County Library System in conjunction with the Tudor Bookshop & Café, will again sponsor the popular “Author Fest — 2007” at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, at Genetti’s Best Western Hotel. This annual event will feature 10 au- thors who will read and discuss excerpts from their current, newly-published books. The ticket price of $16 will in- clude a $5 coupon toward the purchase of a book on the day of the event, as well as coffee/tea and an assortment of pastries and light refreshments. The Back Mountain Memorial Library will begin selling admission tickets, as well as raffle tickets, for the event during the last week of September. The price of the raffle tickets are $2 each or three for LIBRARY NEWS $5. A list of prizes will be available at the library. It is also time, once again, for our much-anticipated Adult Computer Classes. The one-day class will consist of basic computer skills and Internet train- ing. Pre-registration is required and at- tendees will have their choice of dates, either Thursday, Oct. 11, or Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes fill up quickly and names are taken on a first come - first served basis. Please call the library if interested! A new program to be held at the Back Mountain Memorial Library is “Vegetar- ian Basics for Everyone.” This seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11. The program will con- sist of a basic overview of a vegetarian diet and related health benefits. The sec- ond hour of the seminar will be a demon- stration of an easy, nutritious no-cook vegetarian meal and desert that you can make. Pre-registration is required by calling the library at 675-1182. Prepare to be scared during our annual “Haunted Library." Once again, ghosts and goblins will hide in the basement of the library on October 19, 20 and 21 and also the following weekend on Octobe 26, 27 and 28. Volunteer sign-up sheet are now available at the library. Call for more information. The Slightly Read Bookshop is holding a Trade Paperback sale! The price is three paperbacks for $2 while ‘supply lasts. The Paperback Room of the 100¢ . - shop will be closed from October 1 to tober 30 to pre pare, for ited Li brary and the ‘act af Bookshop will* be closed from October*15 to ‘Oktober’ 30. During this time, book donations will not be accepted due to space require- ments. Both areas will re-open on Wednesday, Oct. 31. ¥ A 20 YEARS AGO The Diakon Company of Sha- vertown, owned by Stephen De- myun, has become the latest word in gift items now being marketed nationwide. Brass desk plaques having a unique shape carry messages for gradua- tion, wed- YESTERDAY commemo- rative days. They were originated by Demy- unin the late 1970's. However, he did not officially open his busi- ness, Diakon, until 1982 when the business was located in the basement of his Back Mountain home. If you like good music, there’s a real treat in Dallas these days. A band called “Dreamstate” has formed and has been performing for about six months now. Band members included Chris Peeler, Joe Petrillo, Jeff Vitz, Tony Val- vana, Bill Jones and Cheri Eck. In a special presentation last week, Barry Finn and Jim Shep- herd of Back Mountain Bowl presented awards to the high bowlers of the 1986-1987 bowl- ing season. Recipients of the tro- phies were Barbara A. Strazdus 263; Marcia Matthews 241; Betty Strazdus 588; Charles Kazokas 279; and Glen Mazer 725. 30 YEARS AGO What are the water resources in the Back Mountain? Can the wells of approximately 20 . pri- vate companies including the Dallas-Shavertown Water Com- pany adequately supply the con- tinued development, or within the near future will it be neces- sary to find another solution? Rep. Frank O’Connell believes the solution to providing water service to a fast-growing Back Mountain area is the creation of a water authority with a merger into one large source of supply. He believes that expansion is threatening the water resources of the Back Mountain; that the municipalities are reaching the time when they can no longer de- pend on wells but will need a res- ervoir. The state representative pointed out that the Cross Valley Expressway presently under construction can be a major fac- tor in creating accessibility and development to the local com- munities but that they will be pe- nalized because of inadequate water supply. Jean Johnson, Lex Hall and Rena Rothschild led the Dallas Women of Rotary to victory in the all-star game of the Backyard Volleyball League. The Dallas women defeated the Wilkes- Barre East End Rotary Club four games to one. 40 YEARS AGO The Birthday Tea and Fashion Show of the Harvey’s Lake Wom- en’s Service Club will be held Oc- tober 3 at the Lake School. Mrs. Marilyn Gauntlet, of Lazarus, will be in charge. Mrs. Willard Sutton and Mrs. Elwood Davis are co-chairmen of the affair. Kayak racing got underway in this area over the weekend when a number of young people met Gordon Miller, Olympic Coach, who also is in charge of coaching the Sebago Canoe Club of New York. Interest in the sport locally came about through the efforts of John Pickett, East Dallas, who is a junior at Dallas High School and placed second in the Pan American Games in Canada this year. Paul Hession was elected pres- ident of the Gate of Heaven and Our Lady of Victory Holy Name Society. Others elected were: William Kalinoski, vice presi- dent, Leo Mohen, treasurer, and Gus Faerber, secretary. 50 YEARS AGO Vv Dr. Carl J. Kern announces the opening of his office for the prac- tice of chiropody in the building formerly occupied by the Trad- ing Post Antique Shop on Me- morial Highway at Fernbrook. Dr. Kern is a graduate of Leh- man-Jackson-Ross High School and the University of Scranton. He attended the University of Notre Dame School of Biology and is a graduate of Temple Uni- versity School of Chiropody. Harveys Lake Women’s Ser- vice Club plans a Fashion Show and Holiday Party for Monday night in the Lake-Noxen High School Auditorium. Clothing will come from Estelle’s Shop in Dallas. Co-Chairmen are Mrs. Elwood Davis and Mrs. Joseph Rauch. William Conyngham, Trucks- ville, is the chairman of the fourth annual State Black and White Show to be held in Harris- burg on Friday. Among the ex- hibitors at the show will be Sand- sdale Farms of Carverton and Hillside Farms of Trucksville. 60 YEARS AGO Flower growers of the Back Mountain area gathered at Leh- man Methodist Church Satur- day evening to display their wares at the Friendship Flower Show. Flower entries were capa- bly judge by Howard Ide, Ray Shiber and Mrs. Donald Finney. Prizes were received by the fol- lowing: Mrs. Leonard Adam- chick, Mrs. Albert Ide, Miss Nan- cy Parks, Mrs. Thomas King- ston, Mrs. Grant Ashburner, Mrs. Phyllis Hague, Marcia El- ston, Susan Nuss, Francis Culp, Mrs. G.N. Carpenter, Geraldine Eustice, Edward Kent, Paul Snyder, Miss Sherry Howell, Mrs. Vincent Hartzel, Mrs. ER. Searfoss and Charles Nuss, Jr. ‘Guy A. Smith, chairman of the Wyoming Valley Chapter, Amer- ican Red Cross, has announced the appointment of Harry L. Ohl- man, as chairman of area eight comprising Dallas, Franklin, Jackson, Kingston, Lake KJ Lehman Townships and Dallas Borough. Howard L. Hendricks, super- vising principal of Lehman Township Schools and teacher of the Men’s Bible Class at Leh- man Methodist Church, re- ceived the first annual Frank He- melright Memorial Award for community service in the Back Mountain are at a joint dinner meeting of Dallas Rotary and Ki- wanis Clubs at Irem Temple Country Club Wednesday night. 70 YEARS AGO Dahlias from the lovely gar- dens of Mrs. George S. Sawyer of Church Street, Dallas, have won a total of 123 ribbons in four shows. One of Mrs. Sawyer’s own dahlias which has created considerable interest is the “Ace of Spades,” a huge, graceful bloom, tall and almost black, real beauty. There is also a ling, blood red, which has been widely admired. A new ice cream bar recently installed by John Girvan in Gir- van’s Sunset View Restaurant on Lake Street is a beautiful exam- ple of fine craftsmanship in lino- leum. The ice cream bar is con- structed by black and green mar- bleized material edged with chromium binding. The ice cream bar is but a part of a number of improvements re- cently installed in the popular restaurant where Breyer’s ice cream is sold exclusively. Women from the Ladies Aid Societies of ten churches in the Dallas District attended a de- lightful luncheon and program at the Noxen MLE. Church. The program included vocal solos by Mrs. Richard Johnson. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dadllas Post, which is 11 vears old. The information i. printed here exactly as i# ap- peared in the newspaper years ago. py o Ww
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