PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, January 8, 2012 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 Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Joe Butkiewicz EXECUTIVE EDITOR 829-7249 jbutkiewicz@timesleader.com Diane McGee ADVERTISING 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com The Lake-Lehman Foundation has established a scholarship in memory of John Peter Farrell, a member of the Lake-Lehman School district Board of Education who was killed in an automo- bile accident in April 201. From left, are James McGovern, super- intendent, Lake-Lehman School District; Mrs. Lorraine Farrell, widow of John Peter Farrell; and Bill Holena, treasurer, Lake- Lehman Foundation. Scholarship honors late Lehman school director The Lake-Lehman Foundation has established a new scholarship to be presented in memory of John Peter Farrell, a member of the Lake-Lehman School District Board of Education who was killed in an automobile accident in April 2011. Farrell’s wife, Lorraine, and his family have established the annual $500 scholarship that will be presented to a graduating Lake-Lehman High School senior student at the Lake-Lehman Foundation Tea on April 15. Farrell was a respected and well-like board member who served as vice president and on various subcommittees throughout his tenure on the board. A resident of Harveys Lake, he was active in his commu- nity, serving as a member of the Harveys Lake Lions Club and the Harveys Lake Sons of the American Legion Post 967. He had been employed as head custodian at the Wilkes-Barre Area School District Administration Building for many years. Other scholarships presented by the Lake-Lehman Foun- dation include the Lake-Lehman Foundation Scholarship, Knights of the Round Table Scholarship, Constance Pe- troski Krupinski ’51 Memorial Scholarship and the Nicho- las Drahus Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Lake-Lehman students can apply by visiting the Lake- Lehman Foundation web site at www.lake-leh- man.k12.pa.us and clicking on the “foundation” tab or by stopping by the high school guidance office for an applica- tion. Donations for any of the scholarships can be made to the non-profit Lake-Lehman Foundation Scholarship Fund at Lake-Lehman Foundation, P.O. Box 277, Lehman, PA 18627. YOUR SPACE This picture of the United States Air Force Academy was taken by Allan Hobbs of Harveys Lake on a recent trip to Colorado Springs. Allan says the scene is truly a beautiful setting with the Rocky Mountains providing a background. "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 18711. 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 reserves the right to reject any items submitted for publi- 20 YEARS AGO -1992 Nicole Elizabeth Clemson, daughter of Trudy Clemson, Dallas, was awarded third place in the Beautiful Baby Contest sponsored by the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation of North- eastern Pennsylva- nia. The con- test was held at the Wyoming Valley Mall and winners were cho- sen based on community votes. Sixth grade students Michael Casey and Jeff Eyet recently won the school-level competitions in the National Geographic Socie- ty’s fourth annual National Ge- ography Bee, a contest in which students answered 10 questions on world geography. They now have a chance to compete for a $25,000 scholarship. Casey is a student at Lake-Noxen Elemen- tary School, while Eyet attends Lehman-Jackson Elementary. YESTERDAY 30 YEARS AGO - 1982 Several members of Lake Leh- man High School’s Theater Pro- duction Class visited the Pediat- rics Unit at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Under the direction of Jean Johnson, English teacher, the students read Christmas sto- ries and distributed gifts to each of the patients. Members who participated are: Buck Culver, Donna Ide, Ron Swire, Brock Bullock, Brian Yanchik, Sally McGinley and Mark Evans. Top Salespersons (or lucky drawers) in the Trucksville P.T.O Candy Sale Contest were recent- ly awarded prizes. For every $10 of candy sold, students were eli- gible for a ticket in the barrel and a chance at winning a prize. Top salesman was Edmund Yudiski who earned himself a ten pound candy bar. Other prize winners were: Kelly Janosky, kindergar- ten (camera); Joseph Kaleta, second grade (television) and Sarah Yanchanis (clock radio). 40 YEARS AGO -1972 Debbie Philo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Philo of Wyoming RD 3, will be installed later this month as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls of Charles James Memorial Assembly 144. Debbie is a senior at Dallas High School. Gate of Heaven's Altar and Rosary Society celebrated a Mass installing their new offi- cers. Newly-installed officers are: Mrs. Vince Correale, presi- dent; Mrs. John Hawk, first vice president; Mrs. John Thompson, second vice president; Mrs. Tho- mas Newman, treasurer; Linda Scholl, financial secretary; and Mrs. Richard Malak, secretary. 50 YEARS AGO -1962 Marguerite Hackling, Noxen, student in the Homemaking de- partment of = Lake-Noxen schools, won first place with her evening gown at the State Farm Show in Harrisburg this week. Marguerite was one of four Lake- Noxen homemaking students to have exhibits at the show. The others were: Caroline Ide, wool dress; Bonnie Gennetts, cotton dress; and Eileen Crane, cotton dress. Homer B. Moyer, Dallas, vice president and comptroller since January 1960, was elected direc- tor of Miner’s National Bank at the annual meeting. 60 YEARS AGO -1952 Elevation of Rev. Francis Kane, administrator of Gate of Heaven School, to pastorate of Our Lady of Victory, Harvey’s Lake, and Gate of Heaven Par- ish, Dallas, was announced at services at St. Therese’s on Sun- day. Father Kane, in the year of his connection with St. There- se’s parish, has made his place in the community as well as in the church. He has proved himself not only an able administrator, but immensely popular with old and young. Co-chairmen for the annual Woman’s Club dance to be held at Irem Temple Country Club February 9 are Mrs. Howard Weiner Jr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelbourne. Other committee members: Mrs. Harold Smith, decorations; Mrs. J. Franklin Robinson and Mrs. Robert Van Horn, reservations; Mrs. Nor- man Patton, hostess; Mrs. Mar- ian Harter and Mrs. William Cle- well, door; and Mrs. Mitchell Jenkins, publicity. 70 YEARS AGO -1942 Miss Florence Hausch, leader, entertained members of the Al- derson Girl Scouts at a Christ- mas Party at the home of Mrs. Raymond Garinger Saturday af- ternoon. Games were played and gifts exchanged. Present were: Lillian Lerch, Wilma Zischek, Nellie Kitchen, Dorothy Jones, Audrey Traver, Ruth Traver, E ma Hunsinger, Naomi un) ger, Eleanor Humphrey, Elain Avery, Esther Taylor, Elizabeth Sorber, Lois Avery, Mary Dela- ney, Joyce Hoover, Doris Ross- man, Barbara Biery, Bethia Al- len, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ross- man, Mrs. George Armitage, Mrs. Alda Garinger and Arnold Garinger. Piano pupils of Mrs. Wesley Oliver and Mrs. Harold Rood presented two Christmas musi- cals of solos, duets and Christ- mas carols at the home of Mrs. Oliver in Shavertown Wednesday and Friday a on of last week. Taking part in t Wednesday recital were: Nan Ness, Dorothy Mitchell, Barbara Clark, Louise Hazletine, Louise Dodson, Doris McCarthy, Doris Kirkendall, Harris Cooke, Rob- ert Jewell and Ralph Templin. Friday evening selections were played by: Barbara Major, Ann Peterson, Harriet Jean Williams, Rose Mary Bonn, Nancy Swartz, Patricia Manning, Helen Leaco- cas, Marilyn Ohlman, Mildred Ide, Claire West, Ruth Scott, Ja- net Post, Phyllis Williamee, Ann Emery, George Swartz, Harrison Cooke, Peter Manning, Williams Leacocas and John Davies. 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 i ap- peared in the newspaper vears ago. “HOW WOULD “| would share the wealth so nobody feels left out and take care of my family and then other people.” Jonah Rosengrant Harding “I would give some to charity like the Par- kinson's Association, put some toward col- lege and buy a beach house." Taylor Davies Dallas YOU SPEND A MILLION DOLLARS?’ “Take a nice vacation around the world and then live in Puerto Rico for a long time.” Chris Tamanini Kingston Twp. “Travel across the United States on a motorcycle, invest, start a business and pay off my student loan.” Mary Henry Hanover “Pay off the mort- gage, save for the kids, give to charity and have less stress." Beth Reddington Dallas “Pay off my school bills, take care of my kids, live off the in- terest, vacation and play golf.” Frank No { Dallas
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