PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, May 15, 2011 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 Richard L. Connor Dotty Martin PUBLISHER EDITOR 829-7202 970-7440 rconnor@timesleader.com dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee ADVERTISING 970-7153 dmcgee®@timesleader.com Auction seeks volunteers, donations Several tents for the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auc- tion are still seeking donations. The Jewelry tent is in need of jewelry of all kinds, including broken jewelry, jewelry boxes, cuff links, dresser sets, prom and bridal accessories and designer bags. Cottage Keepers is asking for donations of small furniture and kitchen sets, umbrella stands, shelves, pictures and lamps. Attic Treasures needs primi- tives, old hand tools, world globes, old hats, trunks, sheet music and small record players. Nearly Olde is asking for dona- tions of quilts, pottery, old kitch- en gadgets, Pyrex and Corning- ware, sets of china and flatware, silver and crystal. The basket tent needs baskets in good condition and seashore collectibles. All donations may be taken to the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary on Huntsville Road, Dallas, clearly marked with the name of the tent. Volunteers are also need to work at these tents during the auction and during set up and tear down. Anyone interested in participa- ting in this four-day event is asked to call the library at 675- 1182. MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel ® On May 23, 1701, at London's Execution Dock, British privateer William Kidd, popularly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for five charges of piracy and one charge of murdering a crewman. A colorful Kidd legend included reports of lost buried treasure that fortune seekers have pursued for centuries. ® On May 24,1883, after 14 years and 27 deaths while being con- structed, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York is opened, the largest suspension bridge ever built to that date. * On May 27,1894, Dashiell Hammett, author of “The Maltese Falcon,” is born in Maryland. He worked as a Pinkerton detective for eight years and turned his experiences into fiction. The novel was filmed three times: once in 1931; again in 1936 under the title "Satan Met a Lady," starring Bette Davis; and finally in 1941, starring Hum- phrey Bogart. * On May 26, 1927, the final and 15 millionth Model T Ford rolls out of the factory, on the official last day of production. Introduced in October 1908, the Model T - also known as the “Tin Lizzie" - got about 13 to 21 miles per gallon of gasoline and could travel up to 45 mph. . ® On May 29,1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on earth. At 29,035 feet above sea level, the low-oxygen summit of Everest reaches two- thirds of the way through the air of earth's atmosphere - at about the cruising altitude of jet airliners. ® On May 25, 1977, George Lucas’ blockbuster movie “Star Wars" opens in American theaters. With its groundbreaking special effects, "Star Wars" was soon a bona-fide pop culture phenomenon, spawn- ing five more feature films, five TV series and an entire industry's worth of comic books, toys and video games. * On May 28,1983, Irene Cara's song “Flashdance (What a Feel- ing)”, from the “Flashdance” movie soundtrack, goes to the top of the U.S. pop charts. The song helped propel the relatively low-budget film to the No. 3 spot on the total box-office revenue list for the year. STRANGE BUT TRUE * |t was British author Douglas Adams, best known for his “Hitch- hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" novels, who made the following sage observation: “Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.” * In the African nation of Sudan, a traditional wedding includes a ceremony known as “sungkem,” in which the bride and groom kiss the knees of their parents. * “Casablanca,” starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, is one of the most beloved movies of all time, frequently being listed at or near the top of lists of the best films ever made. However, shortly after its release in November 1942, The New Yorker rated it only “pretty tolerable.” ¢ Connoisseurs of frog legs claim that you should leave the toes on when frying - they're good for picking your teeth after eating. ® The deepest hole ever drilled by humans reached a whopping depth of 7.62 miles. The project, known as the Kola Superdeep Bore- hole, was undertaken in Russia for the purpose of scientific research. * At any given time, about two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered by clouds. * American author, abolitionist, naturalist, historian and philoso- pher Henry David Thoreau died on May 6, 1862, of complications of tuberculosis. Those who were with him during his final moments say his last words were “moose” and “Indian.” ® The tiny nation of San Marino, which is entirely encircled by Italy, is the world's oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic. It was founded by a stonecutter in the year 301, and the constitution was enacted in 1600 - the world’s oldest still in effect. ooo Thought for the day: “There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?" -= Kin Hubbard "YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically for Dallas Post readers who have something they'd like to share with fellow readers. . Submitted items may include photo- graphs or short stories and should be sent via e-mail to news@mydallaspost.com, by, YOUR SPACE Pat Giordano took this photo recently on Clearwater Beach, FL. Whatever the man has in his cup is a definite attraction for these hungry swarming seagulls. fax to 675-3650 or by mail to The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871. Information must include the submitting person's name, address and telephone num- ber in the event we have questions. Readers wishing to have their photos returned cation. should include a self-addressed/stamped envelope. Items will be published in the or- der in which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserve the right to reject any items submitted for publi- 20 YEARS AGO This month was a time of cel- ebration for Troop 232 Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, which held its spring Court of Honor at which three scouts received the rank of Eagle Scout. Nicho- las Manorek, David Williames and David Wojciechowski all received scouting’s highest rank. The 1991 Dallas Junior/Se- nior Prom was held last Friday night at the “New” Ge- netti Hotel and Con- vention Center in Wilkes- Barre. A Mocktail Hour was held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner immediately fol- lowing. Music was provided by the electric Wire DJ’s. The 1991 Prom Queen and her court are: Jamie Maniskas, prom queen, Megan Moran, 1st runner-up, Amy Shelley, 2nd runner-up, Sue Richardson, 3rd runner- up, and Kelly Cleary, 4th run- ner-up. ONLY YESTERDAY 30 YEARS AGO Members of Girl Scout Troop 624 entertained their mothers at a Mother-Daughter Tea last week at the Dallas United Methodist Church. Girls who entertained their mothers are: Jean Dewey, Tracy Hunter, Heather Lutz, Michelle Mo- reck, Judy Nulton, Rachel Schall, Stacy McCuen, Dodie - Dallas Dodson, Michele Price, Tanya Dobranski, Holly Bachman, Heidi Newell, Ann McGuire, Colleen Jordan, Barbara McGuire, Juliana Koo, Kathy Higgins and Laura Dover. The Trucksville P.T.O. held installation of officers at the or- ganization’s recent meeting. Samuel Barbose, principal, in- stalled the following: Debbie Kaleta, president; Ann Brinola, vice president; Rose Mary Evans, secretary; and Clare McGovern, treasurer. 40 YEARS AGO Troop 132 attended a cam- pout at Schooley’s Field, Sha- vertown, over the weekend. The boys worked on merit badges, advance class, forestry, camping, cooking, signaling, knot tying, first aid, compass and map reading. Boys attend- ing the campout were Reed Ri- chardson, Jack Thompson, Dave Thompson, Mark Hozem- pa, Kevin Harter, Bret Hunter, Dennis Dunham, Chuck Hann, Eddie Hann, John Griffith, Wayne Goode, Jim Kanarr and Ronnie Vanderhook. The Boy Scouts of Troop 281, United Methodist Church, recently contributed to project SOAR by splitting up into groups to pick up trash from the roads and highways in the Dallas area. Participants in- cluded Tom Howard, Dave Cas- selberry, Brian Jacobson, Glen Kozemchak and Gregg Cook. 50 YEARS AGO Dallas Junior Woman’s Club will sponsor a dance, “New Or- leans Candle Light” May 13. Mrs. Thomas Reese is chair- man, Mrs. Francis Barry, co chairman. Committee chair- men are Mrs. Robert Brown, publicity, Mrs. Elmer Williams, decorations, Mrs. Joseph Chi- pola, reservations. Den 4, Cub Pack 281 of Dal- las Methodist Church, enjoyed an air adventure field trip to the Smith Flying School, Forty Fort, and the Avoca airport re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fitch. Members of the troop, all future pilots now, are Gary Garris, Howard Garris, J. Ri- chards, Jeff Richards, Craig Churry, Charles Baker and Da- vid Fitch. 60 YEARS AGO Members of the newly orga- nized Hi-Y club of Kingston Township High School were in- ducted into the national Hi-Y organization on Thursday eve- ning. The candlelight ceremo- ny was in charge of Dallas Township Hi-Y induction team. Team members were Roy Ty- ron, president; Mike Lewis, vice president; Leonard Koz- ick, secretary; Robert Lewis, treasurer; and Donald Eckerd, chaplain. Lake Township High School elected Treva Traver 1951 May Queen by a general election of student body and teachers. Miss Traver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Traver, Noxen, has been a tuition student to Lake school since her freshman year. Treva, enrolled in the Homemaking Course, has tak- en a leading part in the work of Future Homemakers of Ameri- ca, having obtained the posi- tion of First Vice-President of the State F.H.A. 70 YEARS AGO Howard Crosby was chosen president and John Sidler vice president of the Lehman Par- ent-Teacher Association at the last meeting of the year held in the High School. Other officers chosen: secretary, Miss Jean Bogart; treasurer, P.H. Parks; ways and means chairman, Do- nald Dodson; program chair- man, Clyde Cooper; publi ward; hospitality chairman, Mrs. Albert Agnew; survey chairman, Mrs. Jennie Buffing- ton; research chairman, Walter Chamberlain. Dallas may have a new Feder- al Postoffice building — archi- tecturally and physically suita- ble to a prosperous expanding residential community — if ef- forts to have such a building placed in the federal budget are successful. It is reported on highest local authority that Congressman J. Harold Flan- nery is heartily back of a move- ment to have a new postoffice building for Dallas placed on the list for new construction. Information for “Only Yes- terday” is taken from past is- sues of The Dallas Post which 1s 122 years old. The informa- tion is printed here exactly as it appeared in the newspaper vears ago. “WHAT IS THE MOST UNIQUE “I'm a really good athlete and | do archery.” Carol Mosier Hunlock Creek “I'm a big parent volunteer for my three children.” Holly Klein Lake Twp. THING ABOUT YOU?” hati ; “I try to be a great mom, always available to my three kids, who are girls." Therese Brdaric Shavertown “My personality, my outgoingness and I'm very loud.” Dylan Dunn Harveys Lake “Playing right baseball for my high school baseball team.” Brett Miller Harding “I support family, get along with everybody and hate bullying.” Allan Davies Lehman he chairman, Miss Ethel Wo Rr
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