PAGE 4 EDITORIAL Sunday, January 4, 2009 Books honor loved ones The following memorial books have been added to the shelves at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary for the month of December 2008: In memory of Nicole Spencer, “Villette” by Charlotte Bronte, presented by MaryAnn and Don Hopkins. In memory of Olive Phillips, “Homeschooling for Success” by Rebecca Kochenderfer, present- ed by Victoria Haines; “Helping Kids Help” by Renee Heiss, pre- sented by Eric and Patricia Da- niels and “Health Care” by Pat Armstrong, presented by JoAnne and Dennis Cavanaugh. In memory of Helen Washick, “Touch in Museums” (DVD), pre- sented by Lori Elias. In memory of George McCutcheon, “Under a Gulls Wing," presented by Harley and Susan Kelley Misson. In memory of Harry Crawford, “Solving the Health Care Prob- lem” by Pamela Behan, present- ed by Mary Mohr. In memory of G. Guthrie Co- nyngham, “Trout” by John Van Vliet, presented by Karen Fry and Herb and Casey Baldwin. The following items are in memory of Robert L. Carey and are presented by Sondra Perez and Cindy White: “Gandhi” (DVD), “King of the Wild Frontier and River Pirates” (DVD), “The Hustler” (DVD), “The Sting” (DVD), “2008 Stan- dard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date” (book), “Who Killed the Electric Car?” (DVD), “Young @ Heart” (DVD) and “Ci- tizen Kane” (DVD). The following books are in memory of Nancy Kozemchak and are presented by The Clifford Kozemchak Family: “Wild Boars Cook” by Meg Ro- soff, “Madeline and the Cats of Rome” by John Bemelmans Mar- ciano, “Our White House: Look- ing In, Looking Out,” “The Ap- ple-Pip Princess” by Jane Ray, “George Washington Carver” by Tonya Bolden, “Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully” by Audrey Penn, “Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon” by Jeannine Atkins. HONOR In honor of Margaret Susko, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, presented by Charlene Berti. In honor of Dr. Joseph Sgarlat’s 90th birthday, “Frank Lloyd Wright” (DVD), presented by Nancy H. Shafer, “A History of Britain” (DVD), presented by Jean R. Hughes, “Shackleton” (DVD), presented by Rick and Kim Ross and “Pounding Fa- thers” (DVD), presented by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Davies. New books on library shelves The following new books have been added to the collection at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas for December 2008: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “The Treasure” by Iris Johan- sen and “Fire and Ice” by Julie Garwood FICTION “The Treasure” by Iris Johan- sen, “Collateral Damage” by Fern Michaels, “Unknown Means” by Elizabeth Becka, “Delia’s Heart” by V.C. Andrews, “Fire and Ice” by Julie Garwood, “Blood Sins” by Kay Hooper and “8 Sandpiper Way” by Debbie Macomber NONFICTION “Ski Snowboard America” by Charles A. Leocha YOUNG ADULT “Bog Child” by Siobhan Dowd DVDs “John Adams,” “Long Hot Summer” and “Irma La Douce” SPECIAL DONATIONS “The Musee D’Orsay” by Margherita D’Ayala Valva pre- sented by The Kirkwood Family and “Robert Ballard’s Titanic” by Robert Ballard presented by The Kirkwood Family MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Jan. 8, 1867, Congress overrides President Andrew Johnson's veto of a bill granting all adult male citizens of the District of Colum- bia the right to vote, and the bill becomes law. It was the first law in American history that granted black males the right to vote. * On Jan. 1,1908, President Theodore Roosevelt designates a large part of the Grand Canyon a national monument. Congress increased the protection of the canyon in 1932 by making it a national park, ensuring that private development would never spoil the Grand Canyon. ® On Jan. 6,1925, Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi ap- pears in the first of his 55 U.S. races. Of these, he lost only his last race, a half-mile sprint. Some newspapers speculated that he had lost only out of politeness to his American hosts. * On Jan. 5, 1933, construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge, as workers start excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for the structure's huge anchorages. The Golden Gate Bridge officially opened on May 27,1937, the longest bridge span in the world at the time. * On Jan. 10,1979, the last convertible Volkswagen Beetle is pro- duced. The VW "Bug" was a popular car throughout the 1960s and 1970s, leading to innovations such as sunroofs and convertible tops in an otherwise unchanging design. STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver * Those who paint their fingernails these days tend to choose the color on a whim. In ancient China, though, it was a much more seri- ous matter: The color of your fingernails was an indication of your social rank. * Here's something to consider the next time your allergies start acting up: It's been reported that the force of the air movement generated by a sneeze can reach more than 100 miles per hour. * In 19th-century England, one Dr. William Palmer was suspected of going on a Killing spree, poisoning his mother-in-law, his wife, his brother, five of his children and at least two people to whom he owed money. He was finally brought to trial for the murder of his friend John Parsons Cook, who had become violently ill and then died after having dinner at Palmer's home. Palmer was convicted and sen- tenced to be hanged. As he was mounting the gallows, witnesses claim that Palmer looked at the trapdoor and exclaimed, “Are you sure it's safe?” e If you're ever lost in the wilderness of the eastern central part of North America, it might help to look for Silphium laciniatum, better known as the compass flower or compass plant. This perennial herb resembles the sunflower and can grow from 3 to 12 feet tall. The plant's usefulness is based on the fact that its leaves tend to orient themselves so that they point north and south. Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER 829-7202 rconnor@timesleader.com The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE TIMES LEADER 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-675-521 news@mydallaspost.com Christie Delicati ADVERTISING 970-7111 cdelicati@timesleader.com Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Wi Man & Beast Ellie is a10-year-old Labrador Retriever who lives on Tremont Avenue in Dallas with Theresa and Michael Banas and their six children. Ellie's passions in life, besides eating, are swimming and going on hikes. SHARE YOUR PET PICTURES WITH OUR READERS Who's your best friend? If your very best friend in the whole wide world is your pet, we want to know about it. Send us a picture of your pet - whether it be a lovable puppy, a slimy iguana or a parrot with an extensive vocabulary - and we'll share it with readers of The Dallas Post. Tell us your name and address, your pet's name, his or her age, his or her breed and anything else you'd like everyone to know about your pet. Be sure to include your telephone number in the event we have questions. Send everything to "Man and Beast," c/o The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 or e-mail the picture to us at news@mydal- laspost.com. If you send a picture and would like to have it returned, be sure to include a self-addressed/stamped envelope. We'll publish the pictures in the order in which we receive them. 1989- 20 YEARS AGO Businesses and public officials in the Back Mountain will have to accommodate the needs of non-smokers starting February 20. Governor Robert F. Casey December 21 signed legislation that will limit smoking in offices, stores and other indoor public plac- es. The leg- islation, Senate Bill 26, requires YESTERDAY establish- ment of non smoking sections in larger res- taurants and requires employers to post smoking policies in work- places. Timothy Haddle of Dallas, was recently honored by Saab- Scania of America, Inc. for reac- hing the highest level of achieve- ment in the Swedish automak- er’s technical training program. ~Haddle, employed by Kunkle Motors, the Saab car dealership of RD 1 Dallas, was awarded the title of Saab Master Technician at a Saab-sponsored banquet in Wilkes-Barre. Dallas Junior High girls bas- ketball team took first place in the Dallas Kiwanis Tournament last Friday afternoon. Wendy Cave was named most valuable player. Other members of the team are: Jennifer Daveski, Hol- ly Mannear, Jane Kilduff, There- sa Mathers, Michelle Welgosh, Monique Matthews, Tara Lis- now, Amy Nadzan and Ann Sma- ka. The team is coached by Tom Kilduff. 1979 - 30 YEARS AGO The judges of the Back Moun- tain Holiday Decorations Con- test this week announced the winners in the event. The com- mittee of judges toured the Back Mountain area, including Mid- way Manor, Carverton Heights, Kingston Township, Dallas, Dal- las Township, Harvey’s Lake, Lake Township, Meeker, Leh- man, Chase and Jackson Town- ship, and many other points of the area such as Sweet Valley and Franklin Township “The grand prize display,” said Gail Barry, one of the judg- es, “was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dungey and was not entered by them, but by a friend.” The grand prize is a sav- ings bond of $50. Lori Bird was crowned Snow Queen by the Dallas Senior High School students. Keith Calkins was named Snow King. Lake-Lehman Knight dumped in 20 of 34 free shots and put 22 through the nets for 64 points while the Crestwood Comets collected 26 goals and only six free throws for 58 points to give Coach Tim Lukachik’s Black Knights the title in the Crest- wood Invitational Tourney last Thursday and Friday. Tony De- Cesaris, who was named most valuable player of the Comets Seventh Annual Tourney, col- lected 17 points for the Lake- Lehman cagers, putting five goals from the floor and dump- ing in seven from the foul line. 1969 — 40 YEARS AGO Dallas Township residents will now have full-time police protection, 24 hours a day, it was reported Monday night at the annual reorganization meeting. Housed temporarily in one of the Van Horn homes near the Outdoor Theater, Dallas Town- ship Police will operate from this base until the new municipal building is ready in the spring. Chief Frank Lange now has three full-time officers to assist him, James Davies, James Kelly and Charles Finn. With the arriv- al of the new station wagon for police use and radio communica- tion, the well organized force is well in hand, each man working a 42 hour week. Members of the Teamsters Union, Local 401, were picketing at the main gate of Natona Mills, Dallas, Tuesday. On the line were Teamsters John Mishkula, Val Lewis, Vic McCarty and To- ny Maddu. The men said only that Leo Namey, local business agent, would have to give reason for the strike. No further details were available at press time. In a later development it was learned that the Lace Workers Union, Branch 823 at Natona Mills, voted Tuesday night to honor the picket line established by local Teamsters. A community citation of merit from the National Beauty Pro- gram sparked by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, wife of the president of the United States, was presented on Friday to the Dallas Post Of- fice. Postmaster Edward Buck- ley received the framed citation, which hangs in the lobby of the government building. The certificate was given for beautification of the grounds, the only such citation given in Northeastern Pennsylvania in an eight county area. 1959 - 50 YEARS AGO Shavertown has a new acting postmaster, Dorothy Anderson. She was sworn in on the last night of the year, releasing Irvin Davis, who resigned in October after 30 years of service. Mrs. An- derson has been helping at the Post Office during the holiday rush. She has been studying up on requirements and tech- niques. Jolly Eight Card Club recently held its Christmas Party in the gaily decorated rumpus room at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kozemchak, Overbrook Road. Farmer dancing, bowling and other games were enjoyed. At- tending were: Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Garris, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lavelle, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Cobleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon MacAvoy, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fink, Mr. and Mrs. James Jolley, Mr. and Mrs. William Long and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Montgomery. Tony Curtis and Sidney Poi- tier were featured in “The De- fiant Ones” at the Himmler The- ater, Dallas. 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO First National Bank, Dallas, has purchased the former Ritter Building on Main Street from A.C. Devens and will shortly start on a building expansion program which will double toe working and office spaces of the bank, W.B. Jeter, president, an- nounced yesterday. Work is progressing rapidly on the new building for Sweet Val- ley Frocks (Dress Plant) at Sweet Valley. When completed the building will have modern rest rooms and offices. The light- ing will be the most modern for factory purposes and lighter than day where the employees work. Honey Gold, a walking horde owned by Senator T. Newell Wood, Harvey’s Lake, has been acclaimed one of the nations top ranking show animals, accord- ing to the American Horse Show Association in New York. 1939 —- 70 YEARS AGO Ground was broken late last week in the preliminary excava- tion work on the new $100,000 high school building for Lehman Township, being constructed under PWA provisions. The building will be financed by a $45,000 PWA appropriation from the Federal government and a $55,000 bond issue, which has been taken up by the First National Bank of Dallas. The time limit on the appropriatio is 300 days, but there is a chance that the building may be finished by the beginning of school next fall, according to J. Austin Snyd- er, supervising principal. Mountain Grange of Carver- ton will install its new officers at its annual Winter Picnic at the Grange Hall next Wednesday night. New officers are: master, Sheldon Gay; overseer, Charles Parrish; chaplain, Mrs. Michael; treasurer, A.H. Gay; steward, El- mer DeWitt; assistant, Burton Coon; gatekeeper, R.D. Lewis; and lady assistant steward, Cath- erine Gay. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post, which is 119 vears old. The information is printed here exactly as i ap- peared in the newspaper years ago. “The food. | 2 “Getting to- “The grand- kids, of liked all of it.” | gether with course.” Matt Goeringer | the family and Jim Eason Pallas | the mild : Dallas weather.” Chris Hampel Dallas “When my Dad | “Playing with | “Being with got me a tree | our Nerf guns | friends and house for outside and family.” Christmas.” shoving each Jane Austin Kayla Goldsmith | Other.” Daligs Dalias Chris Goldsmith Dallas
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