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The Administration and Health Education Department of the Dallas School District recently honored members of the community at a breakfast in the middle school library. Community guest speakers were presented plaques for their service throughout the school year as guest speakers in health education classes. Awardees included Dr. Paul Hughes, Beth Ann Delaney, Lenore Rosencrans, Lt. Joseph Merut, Dr. Julie Dostal, Mrs. Ruth Aqua and Rev. Lynn Rothrock.

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Jane Doliva of Wilkes-Barre may be getting the impression that her dog is not her best friend. While visiting The Dallas Post’s office last week, Ms. Doliva left her Bichon Frise, a Spanish poodle-type dog, in the car. When she returned, she found that “Heidi” had pushed the electronic door lock button and locked the keys in the car. The capable crew from Dallas Exxon had to be called to open the door.

It was the second time that day that Heidi had decided that she wanted the car all to herself. The first time, Ms. Doliva used a coat hanger to reassert her position.

Three Back Mountain students were among 10 area high school and college students who were recently honored by the Luzerne County Association of Educational Secretaries/Office Personnel at a dinner meeting held at the Education Conference Center of Luzerne County Community College. The students received a $100 savings bond on behalf of the association. The savings bond winners were Meredith Crispell, Lillian Symons and Ann Potichko.

1979 - 30 YEARS AGO

The rumor that Jack Jones, head football coach at Dallas Senior High School, had resigned was confirmed Monday by Jones in a telephone conversation with The Dallas Post. Jones stated that after coaching football for many years at West Pittston, Meyers High School, Temple University and Dallas, he found it necessary to give it up due to personal reasons. “I feel sad leaving the games,” said Jones, “but I am grateful for the many fine athletes I have coached over the years and what they have accomplished. I also appreciate the many good coaches I have coached with and the thousands of wonderful fans and last, but by no means least, the fine administrative personnel under whom I have worked.”

College Misericordia has announced plans to open its first male dormitory this fall, breaking a tradition of all women residents that goes back 55 years.

According to a spokesman for the institution, demand for male residence has reached the point where the college will refurbish an existing facility to house some 41 male students for the fall. The request for housing has come from the male students currently enrolled at the college, the spokesman indicated, as well as from incoming freshmen and some foreign students.

Misericordia has admitted men to all majors since 1971, but this will be the first time it has supplied housing.

1969 - 40 YEARS AGO

The time and temperature landmark on the Dallas Branch of Miners Bank will sport a new name sometime in the next few weeks. Monday, July 1, William J. Pack, president of Miners, announced that the bank had officially become United Penn Bank, a subsidiary of United Penn Corporation, a newly-formed holding company. Mr. Pack, a Dallas resident who joined Miners in 1928, is now the first president of United Penn also effective the day of the changeover.

The annual Awards Day program was held at Dallas Senior High School in the school auditorium recently. Among the many awards presented, students receiving recognition for perfect attendance this year were: James Roth, Charles Bird, Robert Brown, Lorence Daring, Jeffrey Gruver, Gwen Kloeber, John Krivak, Clark Switzer, Christine Rubino, John Engler, Kenneth Engler, Sandra Gordon, Harry Owens, Sterling Wagner, Catherine Wilson, Carol Kaleta and Jocelyn Strunk.

Mrs. Arline Rood, who is retiring as Coordinator of Kindergarten and Primary Grades of Dallas School District, was honored at a smorgasbord dinner party by the Westmoreland Elementary teachers, staff and their families recently. Mrs. Rood, who taught in the primary grades of Dallas School District for 32 years, is the organist at First United Methodist Church, Kingston, and is the newly appointed coordinator of services and education for young children there.

1959 - 50 YEARS AGO

More than eighty Rotarians, Rotary Anns and guests attended the annual installation dinner of Dallas Rotary Club Thursday night at Irem Temple Country Club. Arthur Ross was installed as president of the club. Other officers are: Joseph Sekera, vice president; W.B. Jeter, treasurer; Leslie Warhola, secretary; Walter Mohr, John Landis, Charles Roberts and Paul Gross, board of directors; and Hanford Eckman, sergeant at arms.

Three Back Mountain Girl Scouts joined a cheering throng Tuesday afternoon on the D.L. and W. platform in Scranton. Dignitaries from Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke and Scranton were there to wish them well, and a pleasant trip to Colorado Springs. There were speeches, there were marching songs, and there were a few tears as the Girl Scouts started off for the big adventure.

Bonnie West, Marilyn Eck and Peggy Hall were among the fifty-three girls from the Wyoming Valley-Scranton area who were making the trip. Mrs. Stanley Davies, Mrs. Stefan Hellerspeck and Mrs. Calvin Hall represented the Back Mountain.

At an impressive Court of Awards ceremony held at Camp Wildwood, Harvey’s Lake, on Tuesday, six Girl Scouts of Troop 75, Shavertown, were awarded the Curved Bar, the highest award given in Girl Scouting. They are: Judy Crispell, Margie Davis, Charlotte Roberts, Gloria Dolbear, Marion Olnick and Jeanne Merolla.

1949 - 60 YEARS AGO

William E. Hodgson of Bloomsburg, who has been in the butter and egg business for the past twelve years, has opened an egg packing station in the basement of Dixon’s Market. Asked why he selected Dallas as a location for his packing plant, Mr. Hodgson said, “I like the community and because the refrigeration plant and the basement of Mr. Dixon’s store are ideal for egg storage. We will candle and carton eggs here and will probably employ a force of from eight to ten persons.”

Rev. William R. Williams, rector of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, told members of the church vestry Wednesday night that the new church will be erected this fall on the parish property located at the intersection of Pioneer Avenue and the old main highway.

Movies playing at the Shaver Theater, Shavertown, included “The Sun Comes Up” starring Lassie, Claude Jarman and Jeanette McDonald; “Nighttime in Nevada” starring Roy Rogers and Trigger; and “The Kissing Bandit” starring Frank Sinatra and Catherine Grayson. At the Himmler Theater, Dallas, June Allyson and Peter Lawford were featured in “Little Women;” John Wayne was featured in “Wake of the Red Witch” and William Bishop was featured in “Black Eagle.”

1939 - 70 YEARS AGO

The Dallas Chapter Eastern Star will hold its annual Garden Party on July 19 at the home of Agda Lewis, worthy matron, at Trucksville. Mrs. Jessie Moore is general chairman, assisted by: Mrs. Elizabeth Ide, Mrs. Ruth Stevenson, Mrs. Lena Appleton, Mrs. Anna Higgins, Mrs. Lillian Tupin, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. Clara Wilson, Mrs. Loretta Smith, Mrs. Maude Garrahan, Mrs. Yvonne Shaver, Mrs. Grace Moore, Mrs. Edna Wolfe, Mrs. Ruth Curriem, Mrs. Susan Palmer, Mrs. Marion Oberst, Mrs. Glendora Bryant, Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, Mrs. Helen Crispell, Mrs. May VanCampen, Jessie Howell, Mrs. Mary Hill, Mrs. Goldie Ide and Mrs. Jean Kuehn.

Movies playing at the Himmler Theater, Dallas, included “The Hardy’s Ride High” starring Mickey Rooney; “Dark Victory” starring Bette Davis; “Blackwell’s Island” starring John Garfield and Rosemary Lane; and “Wuthering Heights” starring Merle Oberon.

Information for “Only Yesterday” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post, which is 120 years old. The information is printed here exactly as it appeared in the newspaper years ago.