PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, August 18, 2013 The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE Times LEADER 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 - 570-675-5211 news@mydallaspost.com Joe Butkiewicz Dotty Martin EXECUTIVE EDITOR EDITOR 829-7249 970-7440 jbutkiewicz@timesleader.com dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee Advertising 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com Auction chairs grateful for publicity Dear Editor: On behalf of the Back Mountain Memorial Library’s 67th Annual Auction Committee, we wish to thank you for your sup- port by providing news articles publicizing our events. The expertise of your staff writers for The Times Leader and The Dallas Post contributed in no small measure to our success and to the size of our crowds during this four-day period. Please know that your efforts are greatly appreciated. We hope to see you on the library grounds again next July as we prepare for the 68th Annual Library Auction. George and Mary Ann Finch Auction co-chairs LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I love starting my Sunday morning with The Dallas Post and coffee. It gives me a weekly overview on what is happening in our community. I would like to compliment Kristin Fino and the kind gentleman responsible for the article “One man’s kindness gives 12 infant puppies a second chance.” I know that to be true because from time to time I volunteer at the Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge. What I see first of all is the love, attention and caring these ani- mals get. If a vet visit is needed, it happens. I have also seen so many go to good homes because of their careful screening process, references included. There are darling cats and kittens who would also love to be adopted. I would encourage our community to learn more about this non-profit shelter and support this very special place right in our community. It is located just past Brace’s Orchard at 974 Lockville Road, Dallas. Secondly, a new neighbor in Dallas is the First Keystone Community Bank. On Aug. 3, the bank sponsored a “Community Service Day” where they offered free secure document shredding services. Many folks really appreciated that. Also present was The American Legion Dallas and other organizations. Thank you, First Keystone, for being such a good neighbor. Marilyn Gregorski Dallas OMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Aug. 30, 30 B.C, Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, takes her life fol- lowing the defeat of her forces against Octavian, the future first emperor of Rome. She committed suicide possibly by means of an asp, a poisonous Egyptian serpent and symbol of divine royalty. * On Aug. 29, 1876, Charles F. Kettering, inventor of the electric self-starter, is born in Loundonville, Ohio. Kettering’s inventions spread far beyond the automotive industry: He helped develop the refrigerant Freon, and took an active role in the medical industry, inventing a treatment for venereal disease, an incu- bator for premature infants and artificial fever therapy. * On Aug. 27, 1908, future president Lyndon Baines Johnson is born on a farm near Stonewall, Texas. As president, Johnson pushed through the creation of Medicare/Medicaid, Head Start, the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. * On Aug. 26, 1959, the British Motor Corporation launches its newest car, the small, affordable Mark I Mini. The Mini went on to become one of the best-selling British cars in history. At only 10 feet long, the $800 Mini could sit four adults and had a trunk big enough for a reasonable amount of luggage. * On Sept. 1, 1964, pitcher Masanori Murakami becomes the first Japanese man to play in U.S. baseball’s major leagues. Murakami was a teen- age baseball prodigy in Japan, and his left-handed sidearm delivery proved an asset in the United States. * On Aug. 28, 1972, the U.S. Air Force gets its first ace designation since the Korean War when Captain Richard S. Ritchie and his “backseater” (radar intercept officer), Captain Charles B. DeBellevue, shoot down his fifth MiG near Hanoi. * On Aug. 31, 1985, Richard Ramirez, the notorious “Night Stalker,” is captured and near- ly killed by a mob in East Los Angeles, Calif, after being recognized from a photograph shown on television and in newspapers. Ramirez was pulled from the enraged mob by police officers. YOUR SPACE On a recent visit to The Lands at hillside farms, Harveys Lake resident Krista patla took this shot of a frog peering out into the sunshine. “YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically 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, 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 SE 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 reserve the right to reject any items submitted for publication. 20 YEARS AGO - 1993 Eighty Cub Scouts recently painted picnic tables at Moon Lake Park as a service project at their sum- mer day camp at the park. Participants representing four Eagle Scout Award, thus becoming the first Eagle Scout in the history of Troop 331, Harveys Lake Lions Boy Scouts. Sixteen-year-old Evan Brown of Dallas won first place honors area packs are: Pete in the Clover Leaf Ryan, Fred Merman, Barrell race, first place Matthew Morris, Ryan in the Keyhole Class Roderick, Jonathan ONLY and second place in Youells, Andy Vrhel, YESTERDAY the four-corner stake Mark Kapitula, Mark Yankowski, Chuck Ryan and Doug Piazza. College Misericordia’s recent softball camp for girls attracted 12 players from the Lake- Lehman High School District. Misericordia softball coach Charlotte Slocum served as camp director and several Lady Cougar players were among the camp staff. Camp Coordinator was Cindy Slocum. Area participants were: Nicole Newell, Noxen; Missy Gray, Sweet Valley; Marissa Michaels, Shavertown; Jen Frank, Harveys Lake; Jaclyn Walkowiak, Loyalville; Jen Basta, Sweet Valley; Terri Maciejczak, Mooretown; Mandy Scovish, Sweet Valley; Kelly Spencer, Noxen; Kim Spencer, Noxen; Jessica Kobal, Sweet Valley; and Chris Parry, Lehman. Eighty crafts persons will exhibit and sell wares at the Ninth Annual Summer Festival Arts and Crafts Show at The Penn State Wilkes-Barre cam- pus August 29. Members of the planning committee include Irene Thomas, Louise Hazletine, Priscilla Allison, Kathy Brunza and John Reddy, festival chair. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 James Egliskas of Harveys Lake, son of Barbara A. May and Donald R. Egliskas, was recently presented with the class at The Luzerne County 4-H Show, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension Service, held Aug. 6 at the Lehman Horse Show Grounds. Several local girls recently participated in a Babysitting Course sponsored by Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Participants included Cassandra Bellas, Julie Oleniak, Kim Bellas, Shelby Girard, Theresa View, Karin Hartman and Karen Askew. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 Twelve senior Girl Scouts of Troop 660, accompanied by several of their advisors, left Kennedy Airport, N.Y. Aug. 11 for Geneva, Switzerland. The scouts will stay for 10 days. Travelers included Dorothy Summers, Noreen Zapoticky, Brenda Stella, Diane Zapoticky, Sharon Carkhuff, Jane Salansky, Denise Sherwood, Joann Horowicz, Norma Murray, Cathy Stella, Jennifer Lawson and Karen Murray. Members of the Dallas A Farm Team, champions of the Back Mountain Farm League, were honored recently during a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michael, Dallas. Team members are: Brian Cutter, Bill Dollard, Mike Parsons, Eric Rambus, Frank Michael, Al Wayslow Jr., Shawn Rogan, Carl Coyle, Jeff Balmer, Don Gunster, Bob stair, Jeff Bolinski and Gary Kirk. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 Shavertown came out in number one position in the Miner’s Bank League this year after a very successful season. Members of the championship team are: Cliff Dungey, Andy Roan, Chuck Glenn, Brian Wadas, Bob Merithew, Scott Wimmer, David Way, Ricky Sheldon, John Schneider, Eddy Miskil, Bob Considine, John Porter, Bob Youngblood, Donald Brobst, Tony Fannick, Bill Flock, Bob Boylan, Robert Filar, Gary Klippinger, and Donald Voelker. Six lovely Back Mountain residences will be open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 15, when the Dallas Woman's Club will sponsor its Second Annual Home Tour. Mrs. Raymond Wilson is general chairman of the event assisted by Mrs. Joseph Reynolds, co-chairman; Mrs. Peter Arnaud, program; Mrs. Charles Allabaugh, tickets; Mrs. George Hamm, hostesses; and Mrs. Paul Bartolacci, publicity. Huntsville Methodist B.A. Class plans a smorgasbord Saturday. Main dished offered will be creamed chicken and biscuits, ham, pigs in blankets, with a variety of other food available. In charge are Mrs. Paul Snyder, Mrs. Anton Pregler, Mrs. Albert Sherman and Mrs. John Fielding. 60 YEARS AGO - 1953 Lewis Reese, Franklin Street, Dallas, was elected commander at the July meeting of Daddow-Isaacs Post 672 held in the Legion building, Joseph Drust, first vie commander and Red Cockayne, second vice com- mander. Other officers: financial officer, Arthur Dungey; adjutant, Jack Stanley; chaplain, Paul Shaver; historian, Arthur Gosart; ser- vice officer, Frank Ferry and Sgt. At arms, Robert price and Harry Lefkin. Lehman-Jackson-Ross Township joint school board authorized appointment of four teachers at Tuesday night’s meeting in the high school library. Mrs. Clayton Bostic, wife of the new Methodist minister, will take the post of Home Economics. Beatrice Cragle retains substitute sta- tus but will teach regularly. Ann Barrett qualified in Latin on a substitute status. Doris Jane Rowlands was appointed instructor in music. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Sheldon Evans, Shavertown druggist, has been awarded the Rexall Certificate of Merit for accomplishments in the field of community service during the past year. Only a few of the awards were given out this year attesting to the outstand- ing merit of Mr. Evans’ store which is recognized by officials of the United Drug company as one of the outstanding sm community drug stores in th country. Joseph G. Shuler, Trucksville, has been appoint- ed chairman of Dallas War Price and Rationing Board, according to an announcement made this week by W. Frank Snyder, director of the Office of Price Administration for the Scranton District. The Dallas Post has been in existence for 124 years. Information for “Only Yes- terday” is taken from back issues of the newspaper and is reprinted here exactly as it first appeared. VACATIC “NEXT WEEKEND, I'M GOING TO SOME BEACH ON THE JERSEY SHORE” Joe Leach Harveys Lake “VIRGINIA BEACH FOR THE WATER PARK AND THE BEACH.” Mike Wynn White Haven “NO VACATIONS FOR ME. 1 ONLY WORK AND RIDE MOTORCYCLES.” Robert Stanton Dallas “IWENTTO BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR A WEEK - BEACHIN' IT” Selena Adamshick Harveys Lake "OCEAN CITY, MD. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL DOWN THERE. WE SWAM, FISHED AND JET SKIED. Sharon Cook Hanover Twp. IWENTTO SUMMER CAMP FOR SOFTBALL AT KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY." Breezy Coolbaugh Kunkle { ] j ! i
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