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The Harvey’s Lake Yacht Club recently held its annual “Cups and Flags” ceremony in which trophies were presented to the winners of the club’s various sailing categories.

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The John Curtis Trophy, first place, went to Jack Barnes and crew, Charles Wasserott. Second place, the Truckenmiller Trophy, went to Joan Williams and Jane Harter, crew. Third place, the John Piepon Award, was won by Dr. Lane Giddings and crew, Linda Schall.

Bob Bossart of Dallas Township, was installed as president of the Kiwanis Club of Dallas, during the club’s meeting in October at Irem Temple Country Club. Also installed were vice president Charles Kishbaugh, treasurer Cliff Parker and secretary James Ward.

Dallas Senior High School peer Helpers Program is in its third season of assisting the younger and new students in the school. They assist other students with drug problems, curriculum problems and act as a support system for new students during adjustment time. Some of the Peer Helpers are: Amy Kowalski, Kristin Hardisky, Mark Labbate, Jennifer Rosentel, Mary Lou Baines, Kelly Cleary, Amy Nazdan, Derek Petrini, Sam Jayne, Peter Selenski, Steve Oliver, Molly Connolly, Emery Yurko, Keith McDonald, Martin Allison and Joseph Hudacek.

1979 – 30 YEARS AGO

Seven students from Dallas Area High School were among those who participated in a special drafting seminar held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Participating were: Thomas Wisnieski, Patrick Bartorillo, Dave Diefendorfer, Drew Fitch, Andy Krivak, Brad Gerstein and Richard Rollman.

Miss Hilary Maslow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maslow, Sutton Road, Shavertown, was named Wyoming Seminary Homecoming Queen in ceremonies held last Saturday during halftime of the Seminary football game. Maslow was crowned by 1978 queen Miss Becky Smith, also of Dallas.

Dallas Fire and Ambulance Auxiliary installed officers at the organization’s recent meeting at the Castle inn, Dallas. New officers of the group are: Emily Burns, president; Janette Grieves, vice president; Naomi Ward, treasurer; Karen Spudis, secretary; and Judy Shaffer, Blodwen Shaffer, Sandy Sheehan and Fran Dierolf, directors.

1969 – 40 YEARS AGO

Member of the Shavertown Branch of the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Auxiliary met recently at the home of general chairman, Mrs. James Malkames, College Manor, Dallas, to plan the group’s seventh annual Holiday Fair.

Chairmen for the event are: Mrs. Charles Perkins, cochairman; Mrs. Harold Shappelle, Mrs. Abram Nesbitt II, Mrs. Sheldon Evans, Mrs. Leon Beisel, Mrs. William A. Thomas, Mrs. Richard Crompton, Mrs. W.H. Derolf, Mrs. Leslie Carter, Mrs. Charles Maxwell, Mrs. Walter Boehme, Mrs. Fred Eck and Mrs. Walter Shaver.

Joseph Morton, cubmaster of Pack 281, Dallas, gave the welcoming address and conducted an awards ceremony at the meeting last Friday. During the Webelos ceremony, two year pins were given to Keith Amershek, John Kessler, Sterling Machell, Jeff Carter, Dan Albert, Paul Yarnell and Mark Johnson.

1959 – 50 YEARS AGO

It has been announced that club members will act as stewards for the All-Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials sponsored by the Back Mountain Kennel Club Saturday at Kingston Armory.

Club members who will participate as stewards are: Mrs. Mary Louise Post, Mrs. Williams Wicks, Mrs. H.E. Edwards, Mrs. Robert Jewell, Mrs. Ted Kaye, Mrs. Stanley Brockman, Mrs. A. Lee Stewart, Mrs. Milton Frank, Robert Jewell, Rev. Duane Collins, Ted Kaye and H.E. Edwards.

Back Mountain Branch YMCA held a hayride and wiener roast on Saturday at Mohawk Riding Academy, Harvey’s Lake. Despite the downpour of rain, an enjoyable time was had by all.

Some of the boys and girls who participated in the festivities are Jimmy Brown, Barbara Brown, Bill Pace, Al Pace, Barry Kleppinger, Barry Markowitz, Carol Montross, Art Miller, Wayne Sproul, David Ash, Bob Griffith, Larry Spaciano, Mark Spaciano, Carol Pickett, Ruth Tinsley and Sue Davis.

1949 – 60 YEARS AGO

Brownie Scouts of Shavertown enjoyed a hike to the home of Mrs. Joseph Monko recently where slides, swings and a merry-go-round delighted their hearts. Hikers were Carol Inman, Beverly Kintzer, Brenda Mannear, Marie Walgren, Betty Chappel, Joyce Hirleman, Mary Emily White, Maureen Edwards, Pauline Mock, Diane McDonald, Bonnie Jenkins, Mary Arnt, Patsy McMillan, Sharon Butler, Karen Monko, Joan Jourdan, Penny Rose, Evelyn Frantz, Penny Laucks, Ann Marie Faulls, Sandra Lee, Lois Burnaford, Kay Jackson, Charlene Mannear, Diane Griffith, Joyce Fiske, Mary Ruth Andrew, Roberta Oldershaw, Doris Joyce Whipp, Barbara Bicking and Beverly Hoover.

Reversing the Liquor Control Board, Judge Frank L. Pinola on Friday ordered a club liquor license granted to Daddow-Isaacs Post American Legion for its proposed new home at Castle Inn on the Harvey’s Lake Highway in Dallas Township. The Liquor Control Board had previously refused to grant a license because Dallas Township, with a quota of three licenses, has in effect ten licenses of the type counted against the quota.

Wyoming Valley Old Ladies’ Home will celebrate its seventy-fifth birthday anniversary later this month when it holds its annual Donation Day and Tea Party. The Home, which is a private enterprise and depends for support upon its endowment, makes only one public appeal a year when it asks friends to contribute money, cola, canned foods and groceries.

Among the forty women living at the home now are Mrs. Bessie Gibbs and Miss Flora Brown of Dallas and Miss Grace and Miss Laura White of Trucksville.

1939 – 70 YEARS AGO

Movies playing at the Himmler Theater, Dallas, included “Lady of the Tropics” starring Robert Taylor and Heddy Lamar; “They All Come Out” starring Rita Johnson; “Good Girls Go To Paris” starring Joan Blondell and “Stanley and Livingston” starring Spencer Tracy.

Nine-year old Nancy Hislop was voted the “prettiest girl” at the Halloween Party of Dallas Borough Parent Teacher Association in the high school last week. Mrs. Irene Monk was chairman of the affair. The best costume prize was awarded to Irene Blessing and the most original to Jean Monk.

The Senior Class of Dallas High School has elected the following officers: Alfred Davis, president; Helen Sullivan, vice president; Rhoda Thomas, secretary; and Loren Fiske, treasurer.

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.