Page 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, June 2, 2013 Joe Butkiewicz EXECUTIVE EDITOR 829-7249 jbutkiewicz@timesleader.com The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE Times LEADER 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 - 570-675-5211 Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee Advertising 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com ew books added to library shelves The following new books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memo- rial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, or the month of May 2013: FICTION “Little Green” by Walter Mosley, “Inferno” by Dan Brown, “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini, “A Chain of Thunder” by Jeff Shaara NONFICTION “Scatter, Adapt, and Remem- ber: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction” by Annalee Newitz, “ObamaCare Survival Guide” by Nick J. Tate Patterson, “Bad Blood” by Dana Stabenow, “Don’t Go” by Lisa Scottoline, “Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” by Mary Higgins Clark, “Secrets from the Past” by Barbara Taylor Bradford, “Benediction” by Kent Haruf, “The Chance” by Karen Kings- burg, “Family Pictures” by Jane Green, “The Hit” by David Baldacci, “The Night Ranger” by Alex Berenson, “Calculated in Death” by J.D. Robb, “12th of Never” by James Patterson, “Whiskey Beach” by Nora Rob- erts, “Hiss and Hers” by M.C. Beaton, “Ghostman” by Roger Hobbs, “Brothers Emanuel” by Ezekiel J. Manuel LARGE PRINT SPECIAL DONATIONS FICTION The following books are “Dead Ever After” by Char- donated by Daddow-Isaacs Post laine Harris 672 American Legion BOOKS ON CD in memory of Jack Good: “Six Years” by Harlan Coben, “The Trumpet of the Swan” “The Striker” by Clive Cussler, by E.B. White, “The Guns at “Alex Cross, Run” by James Last Light” by Rick Atkinson STR ANGE BUT TRUE Ruffin Tyler was born in 1928. Both men were still living in By Samantha Weaver 2012, and the younger of the e It was Israeli diplomat brothers maintained the Tyler Abba Eban who made the fol- family historic home, Sherwood lowing sage observation: “Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the other alternatives.” ¢ John Tyler fathered 15 chil- dren, more than any other U.S. president in history. He also holds the distinction of being the oldest president with living grandchildren. Tyler was born in 1790, and his son Lyon Gar- Forest. ® Those who study such things say that the energy expended by those chewing bubble gum every day could power Los Angeles for the same length of time. ® The shamrock is often associated with Ireland, so you might be surprised to learn that it’s not the country’s diner Tyler was born in 1853. national symbol. The official Lyon Gardiner, in turn, had chil- symbol is actually a Celtic dren at a rather advanced age harp, which makes Ireland the for fatherhood. Lyon Gardiner only country in the world to Tyler Jr. was born in 1924, when have a musical instrument for his father was 71, and Harrison its national emblem. MOMENTS INTIME Pe vee and Stripes.” . * On June 13, 1905, pitcher The Hist > oh Chanel Salein Christy Matthewson of the Village in the Massachusetts New York Giants throws the Bay Colony, Bridget Bishop, the second no-hitter of his career. first colonist to be tried inthe ~~ Matthewson won 31 games and Salem witch trials, is hanged lost only nine, and ended the after being found guilty of the 1905 season with an earned run practice of witchcraft. In Octo- ber, on order of the governor, the Salem witch trials, which resulted in the executions of 19 innocent women and men, effectively ended. * On June 14, 1777, during the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution describing the design of the national flag. It average of just 1.28, more than a run and a half lower than the league average. * On June 16, 1961, Rudolf Nureyev, the young star of the Soviet Union’s Kirov Opera Ballet Company, defects during a stopover in Paris. Nureyev threw himself into the arms of airport security people, scream- ing, “Protect me!” Holly and Jim Daubert, of Dallas, spotted this momma bear and her cubs on Sedler Road in Dallas on May 16. “YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifi- cally for Dallas Post readers who have something they'd like to share with fellow readers. Submitted items may include photographs or short stories and should be sent via e-mail to news@mydallaspost.com, YOUR SPACE by fax to 675-3650 or by mail to The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Information must include the submit- ting person's name, address and telephone number 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 order in which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserves the right to reject any items submitted for publication. 20 YEARS AGO - 1993 New officers of Harveys Lake Women’s Service Club were installed at the May meeting. They are: Joyce Birt, president; Linda Schul- er, vice presi- dent; Heide Cebrick, treasurer; and Jane Balavage, secretary. The stu- dents in Dal- las Middle School recently celebrated Earth Day by holding a post- er contest, sponsored by the middle school student council, under the direction of Miss No- rine Amesbury. The theme for the contest was Environmental Awareness on a Global Scale. The winner was Amy Kapral who was awarded a savings bond for her effort. Second place winner Courtney Kryston and third place winner Brenda Karavitch were each given gift certificates for their accom- plishments. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 Recently the Trinity Presby- terian Church of Dallas held its first God and Family Award Service, when five Cub Scout members of the parish received their religious emblems. The awardees were: Mark Chappell, James Fry, Walter Fry, Chris Jones and Ryan Jones. Brownie Troop 695 and friends recently attended “The Princess and the Magic Pea” at College Misericordia. Brown- ies who attended the play in- cluded Melissa McEvoy, Kim Tommaselli, Robyn Mizenko, ONLY YESTERDAY Brianne Kalminowicz, Sherry Chapman, Amy Rut, Lynn Maguschak, Andrea Munzig, Kathleen Gabel, Stephani Rig- gi, Wendy Small, Tiffany Ma- tinas, Lori Shepherd, Amanda Kalmanowicz, Jennifer Mo- relli, Jane Antoinini, Tata Kuz- ma, Amy Chorey and Melissa French. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 Laura Gillis, daughter of Joan Gillis, Shavertown, was the winner of the Luzerne County Conservation Essay Contest, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs. Laurel represented that Dallas Junior Woman’s Club when her essay was chosen the best from the Dallas Senior High School. Sissy Kehler, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kehler, Harveys Lake, was chosen as semi-finalist in the annual Teen Princess USA Pageant. She was selected from 2,000 entries to be among the 55 girls who made the semi-final event. The contest is sponsored by TEEN magazine. Barbara Ann Evans and Jo Ann Urick have been an- nounced the top honor students of the Lake-Lehman senior class. Anthony Marchakitus, principal of Lake-Lehman High School, announced last Thurs- day that the title of valedicto- rian goes to Miss Evans, and that of salutatorian is extended to Miss Urick. 50 YEARS AGO -1963 Highlight of Lake-Lehman Journalism Club banquet Sat- urday night at the Europa Lounge was the presentation of four plaques by Toastmaster Alan Landis. Winners of the coveted awards were: Janice Niezgoda, editor of Troubador, the school magazine; Linda Go- sart, editor-in-chief of The Cru- sader, school newspaper; Alana Matter, editor of the Knight's Code, the student handbook; and Marian Huttenstein, fac- ulty advisor. Statewide recognition of fine art work was recently awarded a Dallas High School Senior. Marian Olenick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Olenick, Shavertown, was notified last week by the Pennsylvania Fed- eration of Women’s Club that she had received second place in the Pennsylvania Hallmark Art Talent Contest. The local student’s entry was a pastel entitled “American Vision” and was submitted in the statewide judging by the Dallas Senior Women’s Club after it had re- ceived first place in district competition. 60 YEARS AGO- 1953 Mrs. Ralph Miers was elect- ed president of the Friendship Class of the Lehman Meth- odist Church, replacing Mrs. Dorrance Meekel, at the regu- lar meeting of the class held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Meekel. Other officers elected were: Vice-President, Mrs. El- bert Coombs; Secretary, Mrs. Russell Coolbaugh; Treasurer, Mrs. Myron Baker; Greeting Cards, Mrs. Joseph Ellsworth; Gifts, Mrs. Charles Ely; Public- ity, Mrs. Myron Baker. Shavertown Girl Scouts from Troop 275 who will receive badges in Child Care, Dance and Handywoman are Sandra Hinkle, Carol Inman, Beverly Kintzer, Brenda Mannear, Phyl- lis Monko, Janice Roberts, Syl- via Trewern, Marie Wahlgreen and Alice Shrel. Fourth, fifth, sixth and sev- enth grade students from Gate of Heaven School who placed in the recent poetry contest spon- sored by Court of Our Lady of Fatima , Saint Therese’s C.D.A. are: Jessica Thomas, Barbara Beaner, Patricia McCue, Mari- an Mascali, Fred Houlihan, Car- ol Rother and Caroline Race. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Miss Mildred Porter, a mem- ber of Shavertown Scout Troop, was crowned Queen of the May at the annual Girl Scout rally of Dallas District Friday night at the Kingston Township High School. Mrs. Raymond Malkemes was hostess at a lovely tea for members of Dorcas Class of Saint Paul’s Methodist Church Friday. Present were: Mes- dames Charles Dresssel, Mar- garet Powell, James Morton, George Casterline, Richard Rudy, Zigmund Harmon, John Batey, Merlin Werkheiser, Sam Woolbert, Christine Malkemes, Herbert Frankfort, James Doran, Harry Ell, John Graves, Landis Stout, Helen Pritc N Jane Owens, Vern Pritc Carl Remley, Harry Steinhauer, Frank LaBaugh, Sherman War- den, K.G. Laycock, Fred Mal- kemes, Obed Hontz, Harold Ash, Ray Malkemes and Fred- die Malkemes. The Dallas Post has been in existence for 122 years. Infor- mation for “Only Yesterday” is taken from back issues of the newspaper and reprinted here exactly as it first appeared. “I'd like to take my dad, Bill, on a cross- country trip by car to see major sights in the us." Donnie Bowden Trucksville Ne "Playing golf, fishing, some gardening and watching my grand- sons Colin and Michael Collins play baseball.” Bob Valatka Pringle “I want a new kitchen - all new appliances, new cabinets and floor and | hope it's done by this August.” Michelle Rinehimer Shavertown UCKET LIST?” “To ride in a hot air balloon over a volcano or in the fall when it's still warm and the leaves are colorful.” Chrissy Poplielarz Dallas “To be able to have a successful relation- ship, drive across the country and have some free time.” Steve Morio Wilkes-Barre “Bungee jumping off a bridge and some div- ing n Jordan Kelley Dallas
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