PAGE 4 EDITORIAL Sunday, July 5, 2009 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 the month of June 2009: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “Knockout” by Catherine Coul- ter, “Relentless” by Dean R. Koontz, “Roadside Crosses” by Jeffery Deaver, “The Scoop” by Fern Michaels and “A Plague of Secrets” by John Lescroart FICTION “Knockout” by Catherine Coul- ter, “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Ja- net Evanovich, “Relentless” by Dean R. Koontz, “Roadside Crosses” by Jeffery Deaver, “Gone Tomorrow” by Lee Child, “The Cheater” by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg, “The Neighbor” by Lisa Gardner, “The Lovers” by John Connolly, “Mating Season” by Jon Loomis, “The Walking People” by Mary Beth Keane, “Lover Avenged” by JR. Ward, “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett, “The Scoop” by Fern Michaels, “Killer Summer” by Ridley Pear- son and “A Plague of Secrets” by John Lescroart NONFICTION “After Etan” by Lisa R. Cohen, “Fifty Miles from Tomorrow” by William L. Hensley, “The Com- fort of Home for Alzheimer’s Dis- ease” by Maria M. Meyer and “Harry Truman’s Excellent Ad- venture” by Matthew Algeo MYSTERY “Cecilian Vespers” by Anne Emery and “The Dark Horse” by Craig Johnson BIOGRAPHY “The First Tycoon” by T.J. Stiles LARGE PRINT FICTION “Brimstone” by Robert B. Park- er, “Under the Radar” by Fern Mi- chaels and “Medusa” by Clive Cussler SCIENCE FICTION “Arthas” by Christie Golden YOUNG ADULT “The Last Thing I Remember” by Andrew Klavan, “An Abun- dance of Katherines” by John Green, “Up Close: Harper Lee” by Kerry Madden, “Marcelo in the Real World” by Francisco X. Stork, “Flygirl” by Sherri L. Smith, “North of Beautiful” by Justina Chen Headley, “Fabulous Terrible” by Sophie Talbot, “Along for the Ride” by Sarah Dessen and “Super Stock Roo- kie” by Will Weaver Library books honor loved ones The following memorial books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas, for the month of June 2009: In memory of Leila Louise Fett, “The Well-Trained Mind” by S. Wise Bauer, presented by John, Lisa and Alek Jokoloski. In memory of Gene Wert, “Al- ways Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox, presented by William and Joanne Runner. In memory of Donald Johnson, “The Big Rich” by Bryan Bur- rough, presented by Jack and Jen- nie Martin. In memory of John Dodson, “In the Footsteps of Marco Polo” by Denis Belliveau, presented by C.K. Parker In memory of Antonia Dolbear, “Endpoint and Other Poems” by ec aB RA BER WES John Updike, presented by Gloria D. Williams. In memory of Rowan Elise Fre- derick, “Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon” by Andrew Chaikin, presented by Dr. and Mrs. William Wilkie. The following books are in memory of Ruth Young and are presented by Bonnie Dunnigan, Marion Pacovsky and Debbie Ly- kon: “The Imaginary Garden” by Andrew Larsen, “Lucy and the Bully” by Claire Alexander and |, “Falling for Rapunzel” by Leah Wilcox. HONOR In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of George and Do- rothy Morgan, “India,” presented by Bill and Nora Burke, . Pile MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel e On July 11,1656, Ann Austin and Mary Fisher, two Englishwomen, become the first Quakers to immigrate to Boston. Austin and Fisher, whose liberal teachings enraged the Puritan colonial government, were arrested and jailed. After five years in prison, they were deported. ® On July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall), summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Though the document was adopted by delegates on July 4, the Liberty Bell was not rung until the Declaration of Independence returned from the printer on July 8. e On July 9,1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Championship is the only major tennis event still played on grass. ® On July 7,1928, the Chrysler Corporation introduces the Plymouth as its newest car. With a delivery price of $670, the Plymouth was an attractive buy, selling more than 80,000 units in its first year. ® On July 6,1942, in Nazi-occupied Holland, 13-year- old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family are forced to take refuge in a secret sealed-off area of an Amster- dam warehouse, where they hide for two years. “The Diary of Anne Frank” has served as a literary testament to the 6 million Jews, including Anne herself, who were silenced in the Holocaust. ® On July 12,1962, at the Marquee Club in London, the Rolling Stones give their first public performance. The rock band’s name came from a Muddy Waters song. Al- though now in their 60s, the Rolling Stones continue to tour, playing sold-out shows around the world. ® On July 10,1992, the Alaska court of appeals over- turns the conviction of Joseph Hazelwood, the former captain of the oil tanker Exxon Valdez. Hazelwood had been found guilty of negligence for his role in the mas- sive oil spill in Prince William Sound in 1989. The Exxon Valdez, renamed Sea River Mediterranean, still trans- ports oil, but is legally prohibited from entering Prince William Sound. 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 THIS WEEK IN THE BACK MOUNTAIN Marley is a 11/2-year-old female SUBMITTED PHOTO Sheltie-Terrier mix who resides in Dal- las with her owner, Lisa Bressler. Mar- ley loves life! Her favorite activity is tearing apart her stuffed toys. Her fa- vorite toy these days is a stuffed bea- ver which is currently missing ears and eyes. Do you have a photograph that is so awesome that you'd like to share it with others? Have you been on vaca- tion and came back with not only un- forgettable memories, but great photos? Do you have a great shot of your kids, of your pet, of your house? If you have a photograph you think is worth sharing with other Dallas Post readers, send it to us and we'll pub- lish it in our “This Week in the Back Mountain” space. You can e-mail the photo, in JPEG format, to news@my- dallaspost.com or mail it to us at: The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes- Barre, PA 18711. 1989 - 20 YEARS AGO The Administration and Health Education Department of the Dallas School District re- cently honored members of the community at a breakfast in the middle school library. Commu- nity guest speakers were sented plaques for y their ser- vice throughout the school year as guest speakers in health educa- tion classes. Awardees included Dr. Paul Hughes, Beth Ann Dela- ney, Lenore Rosencrans, Lt. Jo- seph Merut, Dr. Julie Dostal, Mrs. Ruth Aqua and Rev. Lynn Rothrock. Jane Doliva of Wilkes-Barre may be getting the impression that her dog is not her best friend. While visiting The Dallas Post’s office last week, Ms. Doli- va left her Bichon Frise, a Span- ish poodle-type dog, in the car. Vhen 8h& feturned, she found that “Heidi” had pushed the elec- tronic door lock button and locked the keys in the car. The capable crew from Dallas Exxon had to be called to open the door. It was the second time that day that Heidi had decided that she wanted the car all to herself. The first time, Ms. Doliva used a coat hanger to reassert her posi- tion. Three Back Mountain stu- dents were among 10 area high school and college students who were recently honored by the Lu- zerne County Association of Educational Secretaries/Office Personnel at a dinner meeting held at the Education Confer- ence Center of Luzerne County Community College. The stu- dents received a $100 savings bond on behalf of the associ- ation. The savings bond winners were Meredith Crispell, Lillian Symons and Ann Potichko. pre- YESTERDAY 1979 - 30 YEARS AGO The rumor that Jack Jones, head football coach at Dallas Se- nior High School, had resigned was confirmed Monday by Jones in a telephone conversation with The Dallas Post. Jones stated that after coaching football for many years at West Pittston, Meyers High School, Temple University and Dallas, he found it necessary to give it up due to personal reasons. “I feel sad leav- ing the games,” said Jones, “but I am grateful for the many fine athletes I have coached over the years and what they have accom- plished. I also appreciate the many good coaches I have coached with and the thousands of wonderful fans and last, but by no means least, the fine adminis- trative personnel under whom I have worked.” College Misericordia has an- nounced plans to open its first male dormitory this fall, break- ing a tradition of all women resi- dents that goes back 55 years. According to a spokesman for the institution, demand for male residence has reached the point where the college will refurbish an existing facility to house some 41 male students for the fall. The request for housing has come from the male students currently enrolled at the college, the spokesman indicated, as well as from incoming freshmen and some foreign students. Misericordia has admitted men to all majors since 1971, but this will be the first time it has supplied housing. 1969 - 40 YEARS AGO The time and temperature landmark on the Dallas Branch of Miners Bank will sport a new name sometime in the next few weeks. Monday, July 1, William J. Pack, president of Miners, an- nounced that the bank had offi- cially become United Penn Bank, a subsidiary of United Penn Corporation, a newly- formed holding company. Mr. Pack, a Dallas resident who joined Miners in 1928, is now the first president of United Penn al- so effective the day of the changeover. The annual Awards Day pro- gram was held at Dallas Senior High School in the school audi- torium recently. Among the many awards presented, stu- dents receiving recognition for perfect attendance this year were: James Roth, Charles Bird, Robert Brown, Lorence Daring, Jeffrey Gruver, Gwen Kloeber, John Krivak, Clark Switzer, Christine Rubino, John Engler, Kenneth Engler, Sandra Gordon, . Harry Owens, Sterling Wagner, Catherine Wilson, Carol Kaleta and Jocelyn Strunk. Mrs. Arline Rood, who is retir- ing as Coordinator of Kindergar- ten and Primary Grades of Dal- las School District, was honored at a smorgasbord dinner party by the Westmoreland Elementary teachers, staff and their families recently. Mrs. Rood, who taught in the primary grades of Dallas School District for 32 years, is the organist at First United Methodist Church, Kingston, and is the newly appointed coor- dinator of services and educa- tion for young children there. 1959 - 50 YEARS AGO More than eighty Rotarians, Rotary Anns and guests attend- ed the annual installation dinner of Dallas Rotary Club Thursday night at Irem Temple Country Club. Arthur Ross was installed as president of the club. Other of- ficers are: Joseph Sekera, vice president; W.B. Jeter, treasurer; Leslie Warhola, secretary; Wal- ter Mohr, John Landis, Charles Roberts and Paul Gross, board of directors; and Hanford Eckman, sergeant at arms. Three Back Mountain Girl Scouts joined a cheering throng Tuesday afternoon on the D.L. and W. platform in Scranton. Dignitaries from Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke and Scranton were there to wish them well, and a pleasant trip to Colorado Springs. There were speeches, there were marching songs, and there were a few tears as the Girl Scouts started off for the big ad- venture. Bonnie West, Marilyn Eck and Peggy Hall were among the fifty- three girls from the Wyoming Valley-Scranton area who were making the trip. Mrs. Stanley Davies, Mrs. Stefan Hellerspeck and Mrs. Calvin Hall represent- ed the Back Mountain. At an impressive Court of Awards ceremony held at Camp Wildwood, Harvey’s Lake, on Tuesday, six Girl Scouts of Troop 75, Shavertown, were awarded the Curved Bar, the highest award given in Girl Scouting. They are: Judy Crispell, Margie Davis, Charlotte Roberts, Gloria Dolbear, Marion Olnick and Jeanne Merolla. 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO William E. Hodgson of Bloomsburg, who has been in the butter and egg business for ° the past twelve years, has opened an egg packing station in the basement of Dixon’s Market. Asked why he selected Dallas as a location for his packing plant, Mr. Hodgson said, “I like the community and because the re- frigeration plant and the base- ment of Mr. Dixon's store are ide- al for egg storage. We will candle and carton eggs here and will probably employ a force of from eight to ten persons.” Rev. William R. Williams, rec- tor of Prince of Peace Episcop Church, told members of th church vestry Wednesday night that the new church will be erected this fall on the parish property located at the intersec- tion of Pioneer Avenue and the old main highway. Movies playing at the Shaver Theater, Shavertown, included “The Sun Comes Up” starring Lassie, Claude Jarman and Jea- nette McDonald; “Nighttime in Nevada” starring Roy Rogers and Trigger; and “The Kissing Bandit” starring Frank Sinatra and Catherine Grayson. At the Himmler Theater, Dallas, June Allyson and Peter Lawford were featured in “Little Women;” John Wayne was featured in “Wake of the Red’ Witch” and William Bishop ‘was featured in “Black Eagle t/1&19via UOI Sil 1939 - 70 YEARS AGO The Dallas Chapter Eastern Star will hold its annual Garden Party on July 19 at the home of Agda Lewis, worthy matron, at Trucksville. Mrs. Jessie Moore is general chairman, assisted by: Mrs. Elizabeth Ide, Mrs. Ruth Stevenson, Mrs. Lena Appleton, Mrs. Anna Higgins, Mrs. Lillian Tupin, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. Clara Wilson, Mrs. Loretta Mrs. Yvonne Shaver, Mrs. Gr ) Smith, Mrs. Maude in rll) Moore, Mrs. Edna Wolfe, Mrs. Ruth Curriem, Mrs. Susan Palm- er, Mrs. Marion Oberst, Mrs. Glendora Bryant, Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, Mrs. Helen Crispell, Mrs. May VanCampen, Jessie Howell, Mrs. Mary Hill, Mrs. Goldie Ide and Mrs. Jean Kuehn. Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theater, Dallas, included “The Hardy’s Ride High” star- ring Mickey Rooney; “Dark Vic- tory” starring Bette Davis; “Blackwell's Island” starring John Garfield and Rosemary Lane; and “Wuthering Heights” starring Merle Oberon. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post, which 1s 120 vears old. The information is printed here exactly as it ap- peared in the newspaper years ago. “WHAT IS YOUR FAVORI “Ice cream, ‘Hot dogs. | “Anything on like them plain vanilla, the grill, espe- burned on the | from Treat cially steak.” grill.” Pizza and Ice Joe Kelly Shirley Osbourn Cream in Dal- Palas Lehman Michael Boland Dallas TE SUMMERTIME FOOD?" — “Hamburgs “Chicken on “Hot dogs and hot dogs | with cheese on | the grill with at the Sweet | the grill, bare- | rice.” Valley Church | ly grilled, not Aaron Kliamovich of Christ Bar- | too well Gf bi becue in Au- done.” gust.” Jessica Meininger Joel Stauffer Lehman Sweet Valley *
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