A GO PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, December 15, 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 Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee Advertising 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com Library's Open House set for Dec. The board of directors and staff of the Back Mountain Memorial Library wish every- one a very happy and healthy holiday season. It is because of you, whether a patron or volunteer (or both) that the library has become such a vital resource in our Back Mountain community. We hope that you enjoy visiting us as much as we look forward to serving you! With that in mind, please remember to mark your cal- endars for the library’s annual Holiday Open House which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday Dec. 19. Stop by the library on those days and enjoy light refreshments and soft instrumental holiday music as you browse the latest additions to our collection of books, DVDs and audiobooks. The Slightly Read Bookshop is also celebrating December with the following special dis- counts and sales: ¢ Half price duplicate copies e Half price cookbooks e Half price craft books e Half price children’s books The shop will also continue to “double punch” the Frequent Readers’ Cards. LETTER TO THE 18 and 19 A special collection of 200 1960's science fiction paper- backs has recently been donat- ed to the bookshop. They are located in the Paperback Room for only $2 a bag The shop’s holiday books are now conveniently located in the entrance of the Reference Room. Holiday decorating books, seasonal fiction as well as miscellaneous holiday craft books make great gifts. Shh! Secret surprise... the Slightly Read Bookshop has received a large variety of cookbooks and children’s board games, i.e., Monopoly, Hangman, etc. all offered at discount prices. The newly-formed Book Discussion Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. The selected title for this month is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. New mem- bers may call the library at 570- 675-1182 for more information. The library will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 to cel ebrate Christmas and Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 to celebrate New Year’s Day. JITOR Reader encourages donations to Blue Chip Farms Refuge Dear Editor: No one asked me to do this; it simply comes from the heart. Within ourselves, we all know the reason for the season and arent we blessed. As we were taught during our lives, reaching out to others not only helps enrich lives but, without asking, gives us that warm fuzzy feeling that we make a difference in this world. Another blessing. This is my wish for Christmas as we give gifts to each other. Please give a thought to all our animal friends who don’t ask for any- thing, but give love unconditionally each and every day of the year. Please support one of our no-kill shelters. My personal choice is Blue Chip Farms Animal Shelter, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, Pa 18612. Why? Because I volunteer there when I can and have seen first-hand the care and affection all those dear animals are given. The animals there are given a second chance of living, being loved and deserve it. My thanks to all and may you and family have a blessed Christmas. MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Dec. 26, 1908, Jack Johnson becomes the first black American to win the world heavyweight title when he knocks out Canadian Tommy Burns in the 14th round in a championship bout near Sydney, Australia. Johnson held the heavyweight title until 1915. * On Dec. 25, 1914, just after midnight on Christmas morn- ing, German troops fighting in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery, and com- mence to sing Christmas car- ols. At points along the eastern and western fronts, Russian, French and British soldiers even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous sing- ing. Marilyn Gregorski Dallas * On Dec. 28, 1938, silent film star Florence Lawrence commits suicide in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lawrence also was an inventor: She designed the first “auto signaling arm,” a mechanical turn signal, along with the first mechanical brake signal. She did not patent these inventions, however, and as a result she received no credit for - or profit from - either one. * On Dec. 23, 1946, President Harry Truman appoints an amnesty board to review cases of conscientious objectors who were imprisoned after refusing to serve during World War II. Of the 15,000 violators of the World War II Selective Service Act, only 1,500 were consid- ered entitled to full amnesty. YOUR SPACE A misty rain coats the leaves of Hosta in the garden at the home of Deno Pantelakos on Idlewood Drive in Dallas. “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 itemgaa. submitted for publication. ONLY YESTERDAY 20 YEARS AGO - 1993 Dallas High School art stu- dents recently painted holi- day scenes on the doors and windows of the Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas. Artists included Jared Cooney, Randy Moss, Michelle Chocallo, John Elenchick, Laura Chocallo, Kristy Rice, Susan Herbert, Zaid Najib, Ryan Schuler and Kristin Miller. Recently the members of Den 6 Wolf Scouts, Cub Pack 281, attended a nature presentation given by Jerry Kozlansky, naturalist at Frances Slocum State Park. The scouts learned about area birds and their habitats in the state park. Following a dis- cussion about area wildlife, the scouts hiked through the park. Participants were Casey Zalenski, Corey Schultz, Matt Muldoon, Kyle Sheeley, Phillip Miller, Daniel Pencavage and Jimmy Welch. Norah Krakosky, a sixth grade student at the Dallas Middle School, received a letter from Governor Casey which indicated that her poster for the 1993 Alcohol Awareness Education Program is one of 60 finalists that has been selected to be displayed in the east wing of the Capitol in Harrisburg. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 Several area residents are members of the dance com- pany, LINDANCE, under the direction of Linda Sipple. The company will present a holiday concert today at the Hanover Area Junior- Senior High School. Back Mountain residents in the group are: Dina Richardson, Alison Ash, Jessica Kozemko, By Samantha Weaver * It was industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who was born into a poor Scottish family and emi- grated to the US. as a teen, who made the following sage observation: “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consider- ation.” * There are 10 times more cells from microorganisms like bacteria and fungi in and on our Bianca Brdaric, Shelene Perlis, Megan Mosier, Kristy Maskalis, Jennifer Jones, Kristin Cragle, Tammy Kopko, Melissa ONLY Kocher and YESTERDAY Tanya Bixby. Frank Rollman, of Dallas, has been promoted to Director of Claims Processing at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Rollman’s new responsibilities will include the overall processing of Blue Cross coverage, including major medical and Medicare claims. He is a graduatesof Wilkes College, holding a Bachelor of Science Degree” in commerce and finance -— business administration. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 Members of Cub Scout Pack 281 learned history and care of the American flag when Sgt. Richard Cradit and Sgt. Larry Earl, members of the Marine Corps, visited a meeting recently. Members of the pack include Kevin Clemow, Bob Rowlands, Jeff Corcoran, David Bump, and Bruce Bocci. A group of students from Lake-Lehman High School recently toured the facilities of the King’s College com- puting center on campus. The tour was sponsored by the King’s Electronic Data Processing Club and the data processing department. The class touring the center was the business practices class of Theresa Wier. Class mem- bers are Peggy Hogan, Millie bodies than there are human cells. * If you're like 66 percent of American adults, you'd bend over to pick up a penny you found in the street. Nearly three-quarters of adults would pick up a nickel. * You might be surprised to learn that drinking tea increased the life expectancy of the British — and even more surprised to learn why. It wasn’t any benefi- cial compound found in the tea itself: rather, it was the act of boiling the water, which had the Coher, Debbie Shaw, Adelle Maziareczyk, Beth Evans, Debbie Mekeel, Kim Adams, Sue Heller, Patty Traver, Kathy Yockavitch, Debbie Dubil, Cindy Carpenter, Bonnie Vivian, Lynn Novitski, Bernie Manzoni and Susan Woodling. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 Eagle Scout awards were presented to Bruce Davies, 3rd, and Jeff Morris Tuesday evening at Dallas Methodist Church. Both boys are 14 years old and are in the ninth grade at Dallas Junior High School. Robert Hukill, instructor in English and art at Dallas Senior High School, and in art at the adult evening school, opened a one-man exhibit this week at Lebanon College. For the past several years he has exhibited there during June, entering the Arts and Crafts Show. William Pugh is Shavertown’s new fire chief. Pugh was elected head of the volunteer company at a meet- ing of the group Tuesday evening. William Frederick, Walter Davis and John Chapple were elected assis- tant fire chiefs in the order given. 60 YEARS AGO - 1953 Mrs. James Edwards, Shavertown, was elected chairman of Back Mountain District Girl Scouts for a term of two years at Thursday night’s meeting in the Library Annex. Mrs. Edwards has served as a Brownie leader and chairman of the orga- nization. Other officers elected are: vice chairman, Mrs. Charles Flack, Dallas; effect of killing pathogens found in the untreated water that was largely in use in England at that time. Also, once the Brits start- ed drinking tea, they became addicted to the caffeine and therefore drank quite a bit more boiled water than had been their wont, decreasing even further their exposure to the pathogens that caused illness. * The United States Department of Commerce has designated approximately 30 houses across the country as authentic haunted houses. secretary, Miss = Shirlee Allen, Trucksville; treasurer, Mildred Lutes, Noxen. Mrs. Robert Maturi was elected president of Dallas Kiwanis = Women’s: Club at Wednesday evening’s Christmas party at Irem Temple Country Club. Mrs. William Wright is first vice president, Mrs. Roscoe smith second; Mrs. Sherman Harter, recording secretary. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Young Women’s Sunday School Class of Huntsville Christian Church held their Christmas Party at the church Friday evening. Gifts were exchanged and lunch served. Present were: Betty Casterline, Arline Covert, Erma Culp, Frances Culp, Addie Elston, Iva Jones, Lulu Kocher, Elma Major, Elizabeth Piatt, Hannah Culp, Ruth Culp, Esther Mauro, Emma Brobst, Jean Elston, Phyllis Elston and Ella Schmoll. Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Auxiliary will hold a card party at the home of Mrs. Thomas Kepner, Demunds Road, Thursday evening. Serving committee: Mrs. Arthur Newman, Mrs. John Hildebrandt and Mrs. George Snyder. About 125 people enjoyed the Family Night at Trucksville Methodist Church Tuesday evening. The pro- gram was directed by Mrs. B. Aubrey Ayre. The Dallas Post has b in existence for 124 veaNP Information for “Only Yesterday” is taken from back issues of the newspaper and is reprinted here exactly as it first appeared. * Astronauts grew roses in space just to find out if a rose grown in microgravity would smell as sweet. The researchers found that it did, indeed, smell as sweet, but the smell was dif- ferent from that of the same variety of rose grown the old- fashioned way. *% % Thought for the day: “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but “That's funny...” -}Isaac Asimov : : “BUTTERFLY FAIRY.YOU PUT YOUR HANDS UNDER ITAND ITJUST GOES” Brooke Spencer Hunlock Creek 11 % “NINJALEGO SETWITHLOTS OF SWORDS AND WEAPONS” Gharrison Ayers Hunlock Creek “TWO BATMAN LEGO SETS AND AGIANT FLAT SCREENTV FOR MY ROOM Nathan Johnston Lehman "BATTLE GUN. TS ABALL THATTURNS INTOAROBOT” Michael Carpenter Lehman “DOC MACSTUFFINS.IT'S ADOCTORKITTO LOOKAT PEOPLEWITH." Mackenzie Walters Hunlock Creek “ANEWFOLDER FORMY HOMEWORK. ACURSIVEWRITING BOOK AND ASKETCHTHING. PLUS ANARMY SUITWITHAFAKE GUN." Luke Snopeck Lehman J
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