1968 — Identical twins, who were students at Abington Heights High School, were getting ready for their first concert as duo pianists.
“A phenomenon rare not only in Clarks Summit but in the world are identical twins who play four-handed music on two pianos,” read the Journal article.
“Rarer still are those who do it well, but that is the story of two brothers at Abington Heights High School, the Bellante twins, Carl and John.
“The boys are just 17.
“But in the last few years they have astounded local music teachers and musicians with their abilities, which increase year after year and at an even pace for both boys.
“Now they are getting ready for their first public concert of any length and it will be followed in a few months by a two-piano concerto with the Scranton Philharmonic.”
Their first show also served as a fundraiser benefiting Eric Sussman, a boy in need of a kidney transplant.
1978 — Municipal meetings were front page news, with Newton Township pay raises, the passing of the Abington Township (now Waverly Township) budget, a new Factoryville Borough mayor and Newton Township taxes in the headlines.
News of North Abington Township’s reorganization meeting was also reported inside that week’s edition.
William Heen was sworn in as a Newton supervisor and John Austin was sworn in as Factoryville mayor. Robert Hull was elected chairman of the North Abington board.
1988 — The “Word on the Street” question for that week was “Who’s your favorite T.V. family?” Answers were as follows.
“The Cosbys.” – Katie Burcham, of Factoryville
“My kids watch ALF; I watch MTV.” – Dale Kinney, of Mill City
“I watch a lot of CNN, but I like Carol Burnett and Andy Griffiths reruns.” – Astrid Cassity, of Clarks Summit
“I don’t watch television very much, but I like Newhart and Cosby.” – Robert Dale, of Clarks Summit
“The Keatons.” –Mike Stumbers, of Clarks Summit
“I don’t watch much television, just the news, 20-20 and 60 Minutes.” – Chuck Wroble, of Factoryville
