PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, September 29, 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 ‘Barn Sale’ set for Oct. 5 Just in case you missed the Back Mountain Memorial Library’s Annual Auction or wished that you had pur- chased that special item and regret missing out on a “steal of a deal,” you have a second chance! The doors to the Antique Room (located behind the library) will be opened for the annual “Barn Sale” which will feature antiques, New Goods, collectibles and household items, including glassware, all at bargain prices from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. The sale will be held in con- junction with the last day of the farmers’ market. The time has arrived. Downloadable e-books are now available directly through the Back Mountain Memorial Library’s website. If you own an I-Pad, Kindle Fire or Simple Nook, simply visit: www.backmountainlibrary. org and click on the purple box, “eBooks are Here!” (The older basic Nooks or Kindles are not compatible with this program.) Have your Luzerne County library card nearby as the site directs you to the “Magic Wall.” From this page, you can apply for a free Blio account (app) which will be necessary to download books to your device. You may also visit www.blio.com to create your free account. The Magic Wall shows doz- ens of featured titles available for downloading, including fiction/non-fiction, children’s books and young adult titles. Click on a book cover to get a synopsis or reader reviews. You can begin downloading your choice immediately by clicking on “Checkout Now”. If you have any questions, call the library at 570-675-1182 for assistance. Now that you will be check- ing out even more books, some in person and some on your electronic device, the library is offering you an exciting opportunity to come and dis- cuss what you're reading. A new Book Discussion Club is forming at the library beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Call the library to register for this for- mational meeting where you will join with the facilitator to discuss upcoming book titles. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Reader says teachers should pay for parking Dear Editor: I read your article about students paying to park their cars at Dallas High School. Doesn’t that school board know that the children have no income? Their parents pay the teachers’ salaries. Don’t you think the school board should put one and one together? I worked in Wilkes-Barre for 33 years and I paid $45 a month for parking. I believe that the teachers in all of the schools in Pennsylvania should pay at least that amount for parking. The freeloading should stop right now. Do they have a break room with coffee? Do they buy it or do they get it from the cafeteria? I suggest that the doors in the restrooms have money slots on them, also. If they like to go on strike, then they should pay for every- ting they use on school grounds. MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel *40n Oct. © 12,1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus reaches the New World. Columbus, and most others, underestimated the world’s size. The expedi- tion probably first landed at Watling Island in the Bahamas. Columbus later sighted Cuba, which he thought was main- land China. * On Oct. 10, 1845, The United States Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Md., with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. Known as the Naval School until 1850, the curriculum included math- ematics and navigation, gun- nery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy and French. * On Oct. 8, 1871, flames spark in the Chicago barn of Patrick and Catherine O’Leary, igniting a two-day blaze that kills hundreds of "MISS JUNE. SHE'S REALLY FUN. Grace Aiello Shavertown Charles Hoyt Shavertown people, destroys 17,450 build- ings and leaves 100,000 home- less. Legend has it that the fire started when a cow kicked over a lantern in the O'Leary barn. * On Oct. 9, 1936, harness- ing the power of the mighty Colorado River, the Hoover Dam begins sending electric- ity over 266 miles of transmis- sion lines to Los Angeles. The central reason for the dam, however, was the collection, preservation and distribution of water. * On Oct. 7, 1943, Rear Adm. Shigematsu Sakaibara, commander of the Japanese garrison on Wake Island, orders the execution of 96 Americans POWs, claim- ing they were trying to make radio contact with U.S. forces. The execution of those POWs remains one of the more bru- tal episodes of the war in the Pacific. “MRS. BARRY. SHE'S VERY JOYFUL” Alex Wilson Dallas YOUR S me PACE A This 30-foot dragon was one of many sculptures at the Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach, FL. Celebrating its award- winning white sugar sand beaches, 1,000 tons of world-renowned sand sculptures were displayed in a 12,000-square-foot tent. What a show of artistic talent as shown in this photo taken by Pat Giordano, of Harveys Lake. “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 which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserve the right to reject any items submitted for publication. ONLY YESTERDAY 20 YEARS AGO - 1993 The Bay Window Shops, located on Overbrook Road in Shavertown, are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Begun by Ann Parkhurst when she bought a barn frame because it was “too cheap to resist,” the cooperative venture includes antiques, collect- ibles, reproduc- tions, crafts, folk art and more. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 The Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company ‘Search Team recently held a 10-week self- defense course at the Wilkes- Barre Academy: of Karate. Instructor was Mr. May. Those completing the course were: Kenneth Coombs. Pam Evans, Missy O’Malia, Bob Cieczko, Loretta Fuller, Tom Schmidle Jr., 4 Nancy Schmidle, Jordan, Patty Johnson, Lloyd Droppers, Harry Owens, Harold Dallas, and Parker, Tom Schmidle Jill Priebe, ONLY Sr., Bob Sabol, Allan Shavertown, were YESTERDAY Adamitz, Jan Bigelow, named recipients Pete Romanowski, Mark of Wyoming Seminary Lower School Merit Scholarships. Droppers is a fifth grade stu- dent, son of Alice and Kent Droppers, Dallas. Priebe is a first grade student and daugh- ter of Paul Priebe and Dr. Dorothy Farrell, Shavertown. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 Mike Borton received the MVP trophy for his perfor- mance in the Dallas-Nanticoke game last week. Borton gained 109 yards on offense, made eight single tackles and had five assists on defense. This weeks “Soccer team of the Week,” is The Strikers of Division I in the Back Mountain Soccer Association. The Strikers defeated The Sting behind the scoring of Mark Richardson who tallied four goals and Jason Maniskas who accounted for one goal. Other members of the team are: Chris Millette, Shane Fegley, Heather Lawley, Donna Scull, Joshua Henry, Richard Burak, Enrico Nardone, Liz Millette, John Sheehan, Amy Mazur, Engler, Jay '‘Greenley, Don Engler and Dean Johnson. Members of the Jonathan R. Davis Volunteer Fire Company, Idetown, recently completed specialized train- ing and received certification in cardiopulmonary resus- citation (CPR) through the American Heart Association, Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate. Those who were cer- tified are: Jo Ann Casterline, Anna Mae Zim, Susan James, Arthur Major, Grace Ide, Josh Bryant, Rita Bulford, Walter Blajwas, Jack Frederick, crew captain; Al Zim, David Zim, Charles Casterline, Becky Casterline, Harold Grey Jr, Allen Atherholt, Jeanne Barrat, Barnie Dobinick, Orville Ide, Lolly Volissky, Harold Haefle and Lionel Bulford. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 Hat Show and Card Party planned by Saint Theresa's Altar and Rosary ‘Society later this month will fea- ture Mrs. Edward Chukinas, Mrs. Margaret Bednar, Mrs. Paul Zaboski, Mrs. John Carey and es Edward Kupstas as mod- els. Dallas Rotary Club enter- tained local participants at the Leadership Training Camp this summer at a dinner meeting of the organization recently. Those honored for their partici- pation in the camp included Jay Ruckel, John Farley, Thomas Pierce and Gary Miers. Women of Prince of Peace will sponsor a Hat Sale in the Parish House this evening. Mrs. Edward Ratcliffe is chair- man, assisted by Mrs. John Grant. Mrs. Louise Edwards will be in charge of admissions, Mrs. Neal Kocher and’ Mrs.’ Edward Meneeley in charge of sales. 60 YEARS AGO - 1953 Sgt. John Vavrek, returning Korean War prisoner, landed at Avoca Airport Thursday after- noon at 4. His mother, Mrs. Anna Vavrek, members of the immediate family, and a del- egation from Daddow Isaacs Post American Legion, were at Avoca early in the morning, meeting plane after plane. Shavertown Fire Company Auxiliary enjoyed a corn and wiener roast Monday evening. In charge were: Mrs. Harry Beck, Mrs. Byron Kitchen, Mrs. Hilbert Stark, Mrs. Ethel Honeywell and Mrs. George Youngblood. Others pres- ent: Mesdames John Eck, Isaac Brace, Roy Martz, Fred Handley, George Swan, Gordon Austin, Willard Lozo, Gertrude Cease, Mae Johns, A. George Prater, Lewis Underwood, A.J. Moreck, Walter Andrews and Miss Myrtle Major. Mrs. Harris Haycox is gen- eral chairman of the all day meeting scheduled for Oct. 1 at Irem Temple Country Club, of Luzerne County Federated Woman’s Club. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Mrs. Robert D. Currie, major for the Back Mountain District in the Community Chest drive which will open on October 6 and close October 15, has announced the following staff: Co-Major, Mrs. Thomas G. Reese; Captains, Mrs. C. Hayden Phillips, Mrs. John M. Humphrey Jr., Mrs. Fred Howell, Mrs. Harry L. Ohlman, Mrs. Allen M. Trafford, Mrs. Chester B. Gates, Mrs. William Trethaway, Mrs. Joseph A. Bedner, Miss Louella Gossart, Mrs. Howard Hontz, Miss Anna M. Richards; co-captains, Mrs. Earl Lamoreaux and Miss Marjorie Kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gross, of Huntsville, entertained members of the B.A. Class of Huntsville Methodist Church at their annual clambake Saturday evening. Assisting were Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Wagner. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nuss, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Learn, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Perrigo, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elston, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Wagner, Mrs. JA. Rogers, Mrs. Frank Wyrsch, Mrs. Walter Palmer, Miss Mildred Bertram, Nancy Mae Elston, Marcia and Lucinda Gross, Paul Kostenbaudezn William Evans Jr. and Alfr Rogers. wy The Dallas Post has been in existence for 124 years. Information for “Only Yesterday” is taken from back issues of the newspaper and is reprinted here exactly as it first appeared. Shawn Straka and Hugh Wall. Thomas Tagila, Mrs. Edward STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver other nationality. * One of the former Duchesses of Windsor, when asked to reveal the secret to a long and happy life, replied, “Fill what's empty, empty what's full and scratch where it itch- es.” * You might be sur- prised to learn that Italians spend more time on social media than people of any “WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER?” 3 “MR. VIGLONE, FATHER. BECAUSE HE IS MY Elizabeth Viglone Dallas * In medieval times in Great Britain, those accused of a crime could prove their innocence (or guilt) in trial by battle. This law was unused and nearly forgotten for centuries. Then, in 1817, a man named Abraham Thornton was charged with murder in the death of a young woman named TEACHER "DR. SPEZALE. SHE'S AVERY FUNNY MATH Mary Ashford. The evi- dence against Thornton was nearly overwhelming, but he claimed the right to trial by battle against his accuser. Since the law was still on the books, the court decided it had no choice but to grant his request. Thornton's accuser was William Ashford, the vic- tim’s brother, but since he declined to appear on the field of battle, Thornton was freed. Shortly there- after, trail by battle was officially abolished in the country. * Cats can bark, too. * With 1.45 million lightning strikes per year, Florida experiences more lightning than any other state in the coun- try. Central Florida is unofficially known as the Joseph Peters Dallas “MRS. CWALINA. SHE HAS LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM FOR MATH. Celese Josulevicz Dallas y— —— —t “MR.ROTHER. HE MAKES PRE-ALGEBRA FUN” Lightning Capital of the World. * If you're like 70 per- cent of Americans, you hate the idea of your par- ents moving in with you, according to a recent survey. However, if those survey respondents had to have one parent move in with them, two out of three would choose Mom over Dad. Heath Jones Shavertown
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