PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST 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 Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee Advertising 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com Harveys Lake memorabilia displayed at local library Brian Orbin, a 10th-grade student at Lake-Lehman Senior High School, is cur- rently displaying his Harveys Lake memorabilia at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. His collection consists of pho- tographs, prints, postcards, old bottles and other items, including actual sand and water samples from the lake’s beaches and creek. Orbin has been collecting Harveys Lake items for two years. He mainly buys the items for his collection but has received some as gifts. He said he grew interested in the history of the lake after riding his bike around it and during his rides he began to “wonder LETTER TO THE Dear Editor: what used to be here.” Now he does research on the lake’s history and has even gotten first-hand accounts from peo- ple who have lived in the area for years. When - asked what he enjoys most about collecting the lake items and studying its history, Orbin, sounding like a natural teacher replied, “I would love to tell people all about the history of the lake because so few people today know what a fun place the lake used to be.” Orbin resides at Harveys Lake with his parents, Christine and Joe Orbin. His collection will be at the library through Now. 1. EDITOR Thank you to veryone for all the prayers, visits, snacks,balloons,surprises, flowers, cards and well wishes during my stay in the hospital. Also, thank you to all the doctors, nurses and thera- pists for your care, concern and patience; you were all so kind and supportive during my 12-day stay at the General Hospital. Again, everyone’s support has been so encouraging and so very much appreciated. By Samantha Weaver * It was Mark Twain who made the following sage observation: “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.” * It’s interesting that an herbal cold remedy and a type of sea urchin share the same name: Echinacea. Both words are derived from the Greek word “echino,” which means “hedgehog.” * In a recent survey, more than one-third of respon- dents admitted that they had dinged the car, then lied to their spouse, saying someone else was respon- sible for the damage. * Presidential security was not as always as formi- dable as it is today. In 1913, former President Theodore Roosevelt was walking down a Milwaukee street, heading to a speech he was scheduled to give. A man named John Schrank pulled out a gun and shot toward Roosevelt, who staggered but did not fall. There was no blood evident, and Roosevelt, who was campaigning for Shirley J. George Sweet Valley {GE BUT TRUE a second term, insisted on delivering his speech. When he pulled from a coat pocket the 100 pages on which his speech was written, he saw a bullet hole through the sheets of paper. Still deter mined to carry on, he gave the speech before going to the hospital, where it was discovered that the bullet had penetrated 4 inches into his body. After the perpetra- tor was arrested, it became evident that Shcrank was insane; he claimed that President William McKinley had revealed to him in a dream that Roosevelt was responsible for McKinley's assassination. Shrank spent the next 32 years in an insane asylum. * You know that the Pacific Ocean is large, but you might not be aware of quite how large: It covers fully half the surface of the planet. Thought for the day: “We are not retreating — we are advancing in another direction.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur Te A YOUR SPACE The American White Pelican rivals the Trumpeter wan as the longest bird native to North America. Unlike the Brown Pelican, the American White Pelican does not dive for its food. Instead, it catches its prey while swimming. This pelican is being taken care of at The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores, Florida. It is the largest wild bird hospital and bird sanctuary in the United States, based on the admission of up to 8,000 birds per year. Pat Giordano, of Harveys Lake, provided this photo. “YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically for Dallas Post readers who have something they'd Barre, PA 18711. 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 ILY YESTERDAY 20 YEARS AGO- 1993 Boy Scout Troop 693 of Harveys Lake received the “Honored Camper” Award during resi- dent Camp at Goose Pond Scout Reservation this summer. In order to qualify for the award the boys had to participate in an overnight outpost camp away from the rest of the camp, present themselves in Class A uniforms at reveille and taps each day and participate in a number of service projects during their stay at camp. The boys are: Rick Blaine, Ray Schultz, Paul Kapral, Bob Bevan and Eric Pimm. Barbara Barakat, Dallas, was presented with a special gift in rec- ognition and appreciation of her leadership of the Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, during her two-year term of office as President. The Auxiliary has more than 500 active and sustain- er members. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 Leo FE. Mohen, Dallas, was recently installed as President of the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club. Ian Richardson, Shavertown, was installed as First Vice President. Harveys Lake Democrats will host a dinner dance on Saturday at the Harveys Lake Pub, formerly Harveys Lake Hotel. Members of the dance committee include Arnie West and T. Joe Boyle, general chairmen; Ron Edwards and Bob Maximowicz, music; Bill Gallagher and Dave Forster, food; and Marty Noon and John Yenason, tickets. 40 YEAS AGO - 1973 Gwen Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jenkins, Perrin Avenue, Shavertown, will TIN The History Channel * On Oct. 26, 1825, the Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Built in only two years, 83 canal locks accommodated the 500-foot rise in elevation. The canal was 363 miles long, 40 feet wide and 4 feet deep. In nine years, tolls had paid back the cost of construction. * On Oct. 25, 1861, the keel of the Union ironclad Monitor is laid at Greenpoint, N.Y. The vessel — 172 feet long and 41 feet wide — had a low profile, rising only 18 inches above the water. The ship had a draft of less than 11 feet so it could operate in the shal- low harbors and rivers of the South. * On Oct. 27, 1904, the New York City leave tomorrow for the Wider Opportunity “Poso Ne Mot” at Keshena, Wisc. where she will join 89 other Senior Scouts rep- resenting the United States and Bolivia attend- ing the event. Emphasis of the Senior Scouting event Ei will be on the © history and culture of the ONLY Menomonee YESTERDAY Indians. Seven students at Dallas Senior High School will compete for the Homecoming Queen title. They are: Ellen Parker, Joni Rondinella, Jane Ann Sherman, Judy Martin, Terri Leaf, Linda Flock and Karen Purvin. The late autumn and early win- ter holiday season of 1973 will be aglow with the glitter and glam- our of the newest fashions being introduced to those attending the International Fashion Show Nov. 1 at the Dallas Junior High School auditorium. The Dallas Junior Woman's Club will sponsor the Asian Adventure Fashion Show, to be presented by Hess Brothers of Allentown. Mrs. Robert Richardson is chairman and Mrs. William Farrell, co-chairman of the show. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 Stanley Davies has been named Secretary-treasurer of the “Republicans for Farrar” Committee. Members of the group working among Republicans to support the candidacy of Welton Farrar for a seat on Dallas School Board are: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley subway opens. The first line, operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT), traveled 9.1 miles through 28 sta- tions. That evening, the subway opened to the general public, and more than 100,000 people paid a nickel each to take their first ride under Manhattan. * On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations Charter, which was adopted and signed on June 26, takes effect and is ready to be enforced. Representatives of 50 nations attended the first conference. * On Oct. 21, 1959, on New York City’s Fifth Avenue, thousands of people line up outside a bizarrely shaped white concrete building that resembled a giant upside-down cupcake. It was opening day at the new mail to The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes- 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 Davies; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Slater; Mr. and Mrs. James Alexander; Mr. and Mrs. James Besecker Jr.; Mrs. Hale Coughlin Jr.; and Mrs. Harry Powell. Dallas Rotary Club's own Doc Jordan was tapped Tuesday night for Citizen of the Year at the third annual Inter-Service Club Dinner, the plaque presented by Richard O. Myers, representing host club Dallas Lions. An evening of hilarious enter- tainment is planned for Saturday evening at Hanson’s Park when Harveys Lake Woman's Club will sponsor a Sadie Hawkins Dance. Mrs. Joseph Rauch is general chairman of the event with Mrs. Robert Pilger as co-chairman. Mrs. Fred Dodson heads the orchestra committee, Mrs. Allen Sorchick, entertainment; Mrs. Clarence Montross, publicity; Mrs. Malcolm Nelson, Mrs. Richard Williams, decorations; Mrs. Lee Bicking, prizes. 60 YEARS AGO -1953 Mrs. L.L. Richardson is chair- man, Mrs. Laverne gruff co- chairman, of Durbin Class’ pro- jected musical reading of a cur- rent Broadway production sched- uled for next weekend at Dallas Methodist church. Mrs. Raymond Elston has charge of tickets; Mrs. William Sarley, refreshments; Mrs. Dan Robinhold and Mrs. Daniel Richards, ushers; Mrs. Ralph Dixon, publicity. Harveys Lake Road and Gun Club will hold a chicken and duck shoot on the club grounds at Alderson on Sunday. Shoot chair- man is Mal Nelson, assisted by Harold Gebler, Jim Phillips, Pete the order in which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserve the right to reject any items submitted for publication. Waltich, Sparky Dendler, Dick Williams, Jim Knecht, Ted Lavelle, Clinton Cobleigh and Carlton Kocher. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Leslie = Warhola, manager of Dallas-Shavertown Water Company, said yesterday that water ~~ supplies throughout Pennsylvania are running “alarm- ingly low” with the drought con- tinuing in spite of recent rains. Although company wells are now affording ample supplies, “if the drought should continue,” Mr. Warhola said, “Consumers will have to tighten up and save water ‘in real ernest.” Dallas Woman's Club will conduct a Rummage Sale next weekend on Main Street, Dallas. Anyone having rummage will kindly get in touch with one of the following: Harveys Lake, Mrs. Malcolm Nelson; Kunkle, Mrs. Edgar Nulton; Dallas, Mrs. James Huston; Shavertown, Mrs. Carl Dick, Mrs. Eleanor Jones; Trucksville, Mrs. Edward Hartman, Mrs. Vincent McGuire; Lehman, Mrs. George Stolarick. Members of the C.E. Society of First Christian Church, of Sweet Valley, held an autumn social in the church recently. A program was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. William Geyer, Rev. and Mrs. JW. Booth, Albert Jones, Misses Frances and Carol Belles, William Cole and Mrs. Ira Button. The Dallas Post has been in exis- tence for 124 vears. Information for “Only Yesterday” is taken from back issues of the newspaper and is reprinted here exactly as it firs. appeared. o | 4 Guggenheim Museum, home to one of the world’s top collections of contemporary art. * On Oct. 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy announces that the Soviet Union has placed nuclear weapons in Cuba and that the United States will establish mili- tary blockade to prevent any other offensive sparked by weapons from entering the island nation just 90 miles from the Florida Keys. * On Oct. 23, 1989, a series of explosions an ethylene gas leak at a plastics factory in Pasadena, Texas, kills 23 people. Approximately 85,000 pounds of highly flam- mable ethylene-isobutane gas were released into the plant. Within two minutes, the large gas cloud ignited with the power of two-and- a-half tons of dynamite. “COLUMBUS FOUND AMERICA, MAYBE HE WAS FROM SPAIN Janet Frederici Dallas THERE. “HE FOUND THE END OF THE WORLD. EVERYONE THOUGHT THERE WAS AWATERFALL Mackenzie Zimmerman ROUND." Dallas “BECAUSE HE DISCOVERED THAT THE WORLD WAS Elizah Samuel Dallas "YEP, HE'S THE GUY WHO CAME TO AMERICA ON THREE SHIPS! Lukas Polachek Dallas "HE SAILED THE OCEAN BLUE. WAS HE FROM MISSISIPPI OR OHIO?" Kylie Sickler Truckvsille "HE DISCOVERED AMERICA” Matthew Jesse Dallas
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