) J } ) J J ————————— ——— PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, September 22. 2013 Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com 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 Diane McGee Advertising 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com New hooks added to library shelves The following new books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, for the month of September 2013: EXPRESS “The Mayan Secrets” by Clive Cussler, “Blindsided” by Fern Michaels, “Island Girls” by Nancy Thayer, “Maddaddam” by Margaret Atwood, “Second Watch” by JA. Jance, “W is for Wasted” by Sue Grafton, “Deadline” by Sandra Brown, “This Town” by Mark Leibovich, “The Third Kingdom” by Terry Goodkind FICTION “The Mayan Secrets” by Clive Cussler, “Blindsided” by Fern Michaels, “Harvest of Gold” by Tessa Afshar, “Beautiful Day” by Elin Hilderbrand, “Evil Eye” by Joyce Carol Oates, “Maddaddam” by Margaret Atwood, “Second Watch” by JA. Jance, “Deadline” by Sandra Brown, “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert The History Channel * On Oct. 6, 1683, encour- aged by William Penn’s offer of 5,000 acres of land in the colony of Pennsylvania and the freedom to practice their religion, the first Mennonites arrive in America aboard the Concord. The German Mennonites were founded in Europe by Menno Simons in the 16th century. * «On :0et. 2, 1780, British Major John Andre, an accomplice of Benedict Arnold, is hanged as a spy by U.S. military forces in Tappan, N.Y. Andre wrote a letter to Gen. George Washington asking that he be executed by firing squad, that being a more “gentle- manly” death than hanging. * 0m Oct." 4,4: 186], President Abraham Lincoln observes a balloon demon- stration near Washington, D.C. Both Confederate and Union armies experimented with using balloons to gath- er military intelligence in the early stages of the war, but the balloons proved to be dangerous and impracti- cal for most situations. * On Oct. 1, 1908, the first production Model T Ford is completed in Detroit. The cheapest one initially cost $825, or about $18,000 in STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver ¥ It was Israeli politician Eban who made the following sage “A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collec- tively what no one believes individu- observation: ally.” * Moose are so nearsighted that year. they have been known to try to mate * Beloved composer with cars. * According to tradition, a “THE COLORS AND MY. DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY” Jennifer Kelley Dallas Galbraith, “Big Girl Panties” by Stephanie Evanovich, “Never Go Back” by Lee Child, “The Secret Keeper” by Beverly Lewis, “All She Ever Wanted” by Rosalind Noonan, “The Wicked Girls” by Alex Marwood, “A Hundred Summers” by Beatriz Williams, “The Returned” by Jason Mott NONFICTION “The Science of Miracles” by Joe Nickell, “Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything” by Philip Ball, “Turn Around Bright Eyes” by Rob Sheffield, “The Take-Charge Patient” by Martine Ehrenclou, “Teach Yourself Visually Office 2013” by Elaine Marmel, “Blog Design for Dummies” by Melissa Culbertson MYSTERY “W is for Wasted” by Sue Grafton YOUNG ADULT “Ship Out of Luck” by Neal Shusterman, “Kennedy’s Last Days: The Assassination That Defined a Generation” by Bill O'Reilly today’s dollars. It had a 22-horsepower, four-cylin- der engine that could run on gasoline or hemp-based fuel. * On Sept. 30, 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear submarine, is commissioned by the U.S. Navy. In August 1958, Nautilus accomplished the first voyage under the geo- graphic North Pole. After a career spanning 25 years and almost 500,000 miles steamed, Nautilus was decommissioned in 1980. * On Oct. 3, 1967, writer, singer and folk icon Woody Guthrie dies in New York. Guthrie, originally from Oklahoma, introduced a form of music called protest folk. Most famous was “This Land Is Your Land,” written in 1940 and first recorded in 1944. * On Oct. 5, 1978, Isaac Bashevis Singer wins the Nobel Prize for literature. Singer wrote in Yiddish about Jewish life in Poland and the United States, and translations of his work became popular in main- stream America as well as Jewish circles. One of his stories, Yentl, was made into a movie directed by and starring Barbra Streisand in 1983. whose dress is made of silk will have good fortune in her marriage. A woman who wears velvet to her wed- ding will face poverty, and a satin wedding gown will bring bad luck. * On average, there are 50,000 earthquakes around the world every Abba Chopin died in 1849 in France. He * was terrified of being buried alive, bride YOUR SPACE This beautiful mushroom “flower” was growing on the lawn of Bob and Barbara Boone of the Masonic Village in Dallas. It was about the size of a large dinner plate and was several tiers high. Since the Boones have weekly lawn service, this mushroom must have grown in only a week’s time. The photo was taken by their neighbor, Al Exter. “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 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 w they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserve the right to reject any items submitted for publication. LY YESTERDAY 20 YEARS AGO - 1993 The Dallas Post has won two awards in competition with newspapers across the United States. The Post was voted third best among newspapers in its circulation category for general excellence and edito- rial cartoonist Jim O’Connell won first place for best origi- nal cartoon, compet- ing with entries from daily and weekly newspapers. The Auxiliary of the Meadows O Nursing Dallas, met recently for a supper meeting and instal- lation of officers. Josephine Besecker, Dallas, was installed for a two-year term as President. Others installed included Phyllis Leskowsky, first vice president, Louise Lamoreaux, second vice presi- dent, Madeline Baur, treasurer, and Lois Keller, secretary. Seventh grade students in the gifted program at Lake-Lehman Middle Level Education Building recently participated in the Johns Hopkins Talent Search. The purpose of the program is to identify students with excep- tional mathematical and/or verbal reasoning abilities in order to provide them with the ample opportunities to excel. Michael Casey received both math and verbal ability awards and Samuel Rhodes was cited for verbal ability. Certificates of distinction were also award- ed to Jonathan Bradbury, Nicole Fallon, Jennifer Klaips and Joanne White. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 The Harveys Lake Protective Association held its annual meeting and election of offi- cers for the coming year. Frederic also.” Spanish NLY Center, YESTERDAY so at his request, after his death his heart was removed, preserved in alcohol and returned to his native country, Poland. Once in Warsaw, the urn containing his heart was sealed into a pillar of the Holy Cross Church with the inscription, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be explorers California after a mythical island of “TIVE WITH THE KIDS AND THE SUNLIGHT” Amanda Banta Dallas “THE PERFECT WEATHER AND CHANGE IN COLOR” Stephanie Ramirez Dallas Officers elected were: presi- dent, Guy Giordano; 1st vice president, Ronald Debalko; 2nd vice president, JoAnna Feddock; 3rd vice president, John Brokenshire; 4th vice president, Michael Shisko; secretary-treasurer, Carlene McCaffrey; assistant secretary-treasurer, Margaret Truska; histo- rian, Mildred Garinger. The Kiwanis Club of Dallas recently induct- ed Joe Grimas and Jim Ward as new members. Mark Drasnin, a senior at Dallas High School, is one of 15,000 students selected as a National Merit Semi-Finalist. Mark quali- fied as a semi-finalist on the basis of his outstanding per- formance on the 1982 PSAT test. Mark will now fulfill requirements established by the National merit Scholarship Program in order to advance to finalist standing before receiv- ing consideration for a Merit Scholarship. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 Karen Passarella, Oak Hill, was crowned Miss United Way at the 1973-74 United Way of Wyoming Valley Labor Rally and Community Kickoff Dinner. Finalists in the contest included: Deborah Anderson, Mark II Restaurant, Pat Decawski, United Penn Bank, Sandra Jones, Commonwealth Telephone, Karen Hornberger, Pomeroy’s, Cynthia Sheldon, Gus Genetti’s Hotel, and Pat Hurley, Bell Telephone. Miss Passarella represented Elby’s Restaurant. The Junior League of Wilkes-Barre will present its Autumn House Tour this week. The four interesting homes to be toured in the Dallas area are those of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver named “| LIKE TO DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYSAND BAKING, TOO! Patty Ropietski Hanover Twp. Amazon women ruled by a warrior queen named Califa. * An assemblyman in Alaska once wrote and tried to pass legislation mandating a $100 fine for “public flatulence, crepitation, gaseous emis- sion and miasmic effluence.” * In 1903, a now-unknown inven- tor (and breeder of chickens, one might venture to guess) submitted a request to patent eyeglasses for DAY. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THAT SEASON?” Troup, Mrs. Andrew Kirmse, Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Gunster, and Gov. and Mrs. John S. Fine. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 Charles James Memorial Assembly was honored at the Grand Assembly held at State College last month. The local chapter received honorable mention for its service projects and three members received the Grand Cross of Color, highest award ever given a Rainbow girl or advisory board member. Sally Moyer, Diane Myers and Mrs. Agnes Myers were the recipients. The White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a Card Party and Cookout at the home of Mrs. Charles Lutsey, Summit Street, Shavertown, of Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Lutsey is assisted by Mrs. Elma Price as co-chairman. Mrs. Alva Eggleston, Vernon, received outstanding recognition recently when she was honored as a top Regional Manager for Field Enterprise Educational Corporation pub- lisher of Childcraft and World Book encyclopedia. Mrs. Eggleston left the teaching profession as a music super- visor in public schools eight years ago to become associat- ed with the Field Enterprises. 60 YEARS AGO - 1953 Jackson Grange will hold its annual Harvest Home and Supper in the Grange Hall next week. Robert Disque is general chairman. Heading committees are: Russell Cease, grounds and building; Randolph Wright, fruits and vegetables; Mrs. Madaline Adamshick, flowers; Mrs. Beulah Niezgoda, baked goods; Mrs. Margaret Barrall, bazaar; Mrs. Arline Kishbaugh, canned goods; Mrs. Ruth Wright, sup- “TOBE OUTSIDE UNTIL THE WINTER COMES? Tracie Redmond Dallas ® per; Edwin Wright, cider and doughnuts; Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Coombs, Mrs. Lena Trethaway, refreshments; Paul Snyder and Mrs. Pearl Coolbaugh, harvest queen; Myrtle B. Major, pub- licity; William Dumbell and Benjamin Finn, auctioneers. Margaret Belles, sister of Lake Noxen’s high school prin- cipal, Robert Belles, took third pace in the Lions Club Lady of the Lake contest Sunday after- noon. Donna Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith, was selected by the committee as Little Lady of the Lake. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Beverly Piatt was hostess at a wiener roast at her home in Huntsville Friday evening. Present were: Ruth Newhart, John Zayatz, Claude Newhart, Doris Southwell, Betty Hontz, Jack Youngblood, Frances Zayatz, Louis Southwell, Doris Mae Hontz, Jack Carey, Judson Holdridge, Ellen Piatt John Fogerty, George Sebolka, Frank Sebolka, Albert Cadwalader, June Swan, Betty Lewis, Nita Smith, Ruth Elston, Joseph Fogerty, John Griffith, Thomas Reese, Edward Sobieski, Stephen Salansky, Jack Kitchen, William Dennis, Bernard Dennis, Sterling Barnes and Margie Sharrow. Movies playing at the Shaver Theater, Shavertown, included “Something to Shout About” starring Don Ameche and Janet Blair; “Forever an Day” starring Ida Lupino Brian Aherne; and “Heart of the Golden West” starring Roy Rogers and Smiley Burnette. The Dallas Post has been in existence for 124 years. Information for “Only Yesterday” is taken from back issues of the newspa- per and is reprinted here exactly as it first appeared. chickens, designed to prevent injury due to pecking by other chickens. The request was refused. * The Sphinx in Egypt is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. * %% Thought for the day: “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the former.” — Albert Einstein “THE LEAVES AND CHEERFUL COLORS, AND PUMPKINS” Lindsay Schobert Harding
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