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 Beta Sigma donates to Angelic Diaper ministry The Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Society Internation- al, a professional honor society of women educators, recently do- nated disposal diapers to Dr. Car- olann Littzi of Angelic Diaper Ministries Inc .Dr .Littzi ex- plained at the chapter’s recent meeting that the project distrib- utes the diapers monthly to low- income families. Anyone wishing to help may email angelicdiap- ers@aol.com. From left, are Car- ol Williams, Beta Sigma presi- dent-elect; Dr. Littzi and Jane Maneval, Beta Sigma president. MOMENTS The History Channel ® On Sept. 1,1836, Narcissa Whitman, a missionary, arrives in Walla Walla, Wash., becoming one of the first Anglo women to settle west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1847, a measles epidemic killed many of the Cayuse Indians. In retaliation, a band of Cayuse killed 14 people, including Narcissa and her husband. ® On Sept. 4,1886, Geronimo, the wiliest and most dangerous Apache warrior of his time, finally surrenders in Skeleton Canyon, Ariz. Geronimo never learned to use a gun, yet he armed his men with the best modern rifles he could obtain and even used field glass- es to aid reconnaissance during his campaigns. ® On Sept. 2,1923, aftershocks and out-of-control fires rock Tokyo, Japan, and the surrounding area following an 8.3-magnitude earth- quake. In total, 143,000 people died in the disaster. The Imperial Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, sank 2 feet into the ground but still managed to stand. ® On Sept. 3,1939, Britain and France declare war on Germany. The first casualty of that declaration was the British ocean liner Athenia, which was sunk that evening by a German submarine. ® On Aug. 31,1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. demonstrates his 15-inch-long “Sunmobile,” the world’s first solar- powered automobile. When sunlight hit 12 photoelectric cells made of selenium (a nonmetal substance with conducting properties) built into the Sunmobile, an electric current was produced that in turn powered a tiny motor. | ® On Aug. 30,1963, a "hot line” between Moscow and Washington goes into effect to speed communication between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union and help prevent the possi- bility of an accidental war. The hot line was never really necessary to prevent war, but it did provide a useful prop for movies about nuclear disaster, such as “Fail Safe” and “Dr. Strangelove.” * On Aug. 29,1982, the Swedish-born actress and three-time Acad- IN TIME PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, August 21, 2011 The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE TIMES LEADER YOUR SPACE This photo, taken by Deno Pantelakos of Idlewood Drive, Dallas, shows surging water at Ricketts Glen State Park. "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, 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 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 t right to reject any items submitted for pubNg@ cation. BMML continues Farmers’ Market, preps for fall programs The Back Mountain Memorial Library’s Farmers Market, located on the library grounds at 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, has become a favorite stop of many residents. The Farmers Market is held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come early, stay late and be sure to bring your shopping list. You'll be amazed at how many items you can cross off your list ...and save some money, too. If you know a high school student, age 16 or older, who would like to earn (and also save) money, the library has an opening for a part-time Student Page. The Student Page is responsible for re-shelving returned books two evenings a week and on alternate Sat- urdays. Interested high school applicants may stop by the library to complete an appli- cation. The library’s popular Parent/Child work- shop has openings for the fall session. This playgroup setting allows toddlers, one through three years of age, to play and inter- act with other children as mothers (caregiv- ers) get a chance to talk to one another and the resource professionals who attend each session. The sessions will be held on Tues- days, Sept.13, 20 and 27 and Oct. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required by calling the Children’s Room of the library at 675 1182. Also a reminder to parents to mark your calendars! Registration for the Fall Story Hours will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. The Bookshop is on its summer schedule and is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will resume its regular schedule after Labor Day. g Reminder: The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 to celebrate Labor Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9:30 a.m. : 20 YEARS AGO denly become vulnerable. Stay 50 YEARS AGO pitching and fire building con- emy Award winner Ingrid Bergman dies of cancer in London on her 67th birthday. Bergman was best known for her role as lisa Lund in "Casablanca." STRANGE BUT TRUE The History Channel * |t was the 37th president of the United States, Richard M. Nixon, who made the following sage - and somehow appropriate - observa- tion: “Sure there are dishonest men in local government. But there are dishonest men in national government, too.” ¢ Pasta has been around since 5,000 B.C., and it was invented in China, not Italy. e |f you're planning a visit to the United Kingdom, you might want to keep in mind this rather obscure statute: It's illegal to stand within 100 yards of the reigning monarch if you don’t have socks on. ¢ A groundhog can move 700 pounds of dirt in a single day. * When the two-and-one-half-hour finale of the groundbreaking television show “M*A*S*H” aired on Feb. 28,1983, advertisers paid a hefty $450,000 for a single 30-second spot. That was $50,000 more than the same spot cost at the Super Bowl that year. * We all know what a disaster is, but did you know where the word came from? The base of the word is “aster,” which is Latin for “star.” The word “disaster” originally meant “an unfavorable aspect of a star,” reflecting the ancient notion that the motions of heavenly bodies affected terrestrial events. * Baseball players didn't have numbers on their uniforms until 1929, and it was the New York Yankees that were the first to adopt the practice. * In the early 18th century, newspapers were not cheap, but the stories published therein were often people's only link to the events of the day. Since they were so coveted, newspapers were often brought as a gift when a gentleman was calling on a lady friend, much as candy or flowers might be brought in a different era. LN NX J Thought for the day: “No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why.” - Mignon McLaughlin The officers of the Dallas Ro- tary Club for the Rotary year 1990-1991 were recently in- stalled by Kerry Freeman at The Highland’s Newberry Estates, Dallas. Incoming officers in- clude Joe Stager, president; John Pomrinke, vice president; Arch- er Mohr, secretary; Jim Alexan- der, treasurer; and Ron Fitch, di- rector. Ron Piec- zynski and Walter Ku- harchik cap- tured their sixth title by defeat- ing Bruce Gover and Dr. Ron Shevock in Irem Temple Country Club’s 26th Annual Potentates Golf Tournament. YESTERDAY 30 YEARS AGO Youre running furiously through a maze of corridors, frantically scooping up dots that give you the points you need to continue running. Fast behind you, searching for you, are four monsters with horrifying Japa- nese names. If they jump you, it’s all over. Your only chance is to turn and get them during brief moments when their change to a light blue indicates they've sud- alive! You've got to stay alive! It’s Pac Man, the newest crave at John Baur’s Arcade, Route 309, next to A-Treat. Hearthstone Pub team mem- bers of the Back Mountain Slo Pitch Softball League came in second in the state playoffs. Members of the team are: Frank Notturno, Bill Kanasicy, Steve Maceiko, Bob Jordan, Jerry Pat- ton, Dave Kerdesky, Paul Jordan, Steve Asby, Jim Thomas, Mike Culver, Joe Sallitt, Pete Kerdes- ky, Gary Brown, Jeff Supulski, Ed Lozo and Charlie Falcone. 40 YEARS AGO Albert Bellas, East Dallas, and Robert E. Shortz, Dallas, were second and fifth place winners respectively in the Central Penn- sylvania Chess Tournament held Saturday and Sunday at Harris- burg. Laurel M. Fiske, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Fiske, Da- venport Street, Dallas, has been notified that she has passed the State Board examination for reg- istered nurses. A 1968 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kingston, Miss Fiske graduated in June from Wilkes-Barre Gen- eral Hospital School of Nursing. She is on the obstetrical staff of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Winner of a 1961 Simca auto- mobile in a recent national sweepstakes is Sheldon MacA- voy, of Evan’s Rexall Drug Store, Shavertown. He is one of 20 Rex- all Drug Store employees to win the first prize of a Simca “Etoile” sedan in the $64,000 sweep- stakes conducted by the compa- ny this spring. The 20 first-prize Simca’s were awarded to one salesperson in each of Rexall’s 20 sales districts. Back Mountain 4-H Club held a meeting at the home of Tim- othy and Resia Carroll, Machell Avenue, on Friday, elected new officers and held a square dance. New officers are Tommy Estes, president; James Post, vice pres- ident; Ricky Edwards, corre- sponding secretary; and Lee Johnson, recoding secretary. 60 YEARS AGO Harvey’s Lake was the scene of a near-drowning Wednesday, when a four-year-old stepped off the dock at the picnic grounds ion water over his head. Eight- year-old Donald Hartman, tall enough to be above water, res- cued the smaller child, Edmund Zelleher. Troop 281 Boy Scouts enjoyed an outdoor party Monday eve- ning when they engaged in a tent test, finishifig practically neck to neck. Present were Robert Van Horn, Donald Reinfurt, Thomas Evans, Burton Berretini, Danny Robinhold, Robert McQuilkin, Percy Love and L. Barston. 70 YEARS AGO Mrs. George Sawyer of Church Street, who has gained national note for some of hig flower-raising feats, won more first prizes than any other exhib- itor at the Noxen W.S.C.S. Flow- er Show, held in Noxen Metho- dist Hall last week. The Dallas expert won first for her dahlias, gladioli, Chinese forget-me-nots, un-named varieties and artistic arrangements, and placed near the ‘top in every class she en- tered. Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theatre, Dallas, included “Meet John Doe” starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck; “Singing Hill” starring Gene Au- try; and “Blood and Sand” star- ring Tyrone power and Linda Darnell. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post which is 122 vears old. The wmformation is printed here exactly as # ap- peared in the newspaper vears ago. “WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO MISS MOST ABOUT SUMMER?" 3 Nn. A 4 “Swimming, riding my “Being able to be lazy bike, the warm and sleeping late.” weather and summer James Duffy Shavertown trips.” Peyton Shaw Harveys Lake “I'm a teacher so | will miss being with my family for the summer.” . Christine Brunn Dallas “I'll miss taking out the boat and swim- ming in the middle of the lake.” Charlotte Williams Harveys Lake “I won't have time to play softball and basketball outside with my friends anymore.” Breezy Coolbaugh Kunkle “Even though it's the | same sun that's outin | the winter, I'll miss | the warm weather." | Rich Williams Harveys Lake
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