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Evening star., 1948-01-09
Congress kay6etP Plea
Today 10 LEI Industry
Lower Lumber Prices
BY the As.eeiaisd Press

Congress appeared likely to
hear a plea today that the Re-
publican Anti-Infiation Act be
broadened to cope specifically
with sky-high lumber prices.
The method would be special
law granting temporary antitrust
immunity while the industry gets
together on voluntary price-cutting
agreements.
Representative Gamble, Repub-
ncan, of New York, chairman of the
Senate House committee investigat-
ing housing costs, called lumber in
dustry leaders to a closed-door ses-
sion.
Lumbermen Alarmed.
Mr.. Gamble did not divulge his
purpose, but persons familiar with
industry developments gave this clue
privately:
Some lumbermen, alarmed at the
towering level or prices, have said
they would be willing to cooperate
in concerted reduction If assured
that such an agreement will not
bring them new prosecutions for
price fixing.
The bulk of the industry already
is operating under Federal court
antitrust DEGREES which forbid COL
lusion in pricing.
In setting up Mr.. CANDLES COM
-
broad powers to investigate "all fac
tors" contributing to high costs and
shortages of housing and building
materials, and to recommend any
needed action to eliminate such
factors."a
Price Fixing Forbidden.
The Republican anti-inflation bill,
signed reluctantly" by President
Truman last month, applies anti
Evening star., 1948-01-09
Modern Dance Lecture
Offered at Corcorun

A lecture demonstration OF the
modern dance by Erika Thimey
Washington dancer, and her Dance
Theater Group will be held in the
Corcoran Gallery OF Art at 8:3C
o'clock tonight.
The demonstration is presented
for students Of the Corcoran School
of Art and the public and will be
given in the gallery auditorium.
At IL am. tomorrow children from
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freight cars, farm machinery, pc.
troleum equipment and other item,
urgently needed at home and over.
seas.
This meeting also was held behind
closed doors, but persons present re-
ported afterward that Secretary
Hartman declared anew his eager
ness to break up the gray market
in steel products, that is, sales at
above the listed price.
Steel spokesnen reiterated their
position-that the gray market
transactions take place after the
steel has left the mills, leaving the
industry poWerlesS to act.
Evening star., 1948-01-09
Murphy Still Recuperotinq

Associate Justice Frank Murphy
is continuing to receive treatment
at Georgetown Hospital, following
the influenza attack that hospital
lied him last month, aides said to-
day. They said Justice Murphy is
carrying on his work at the Supreme
Court and is in an and out of the
hospital during his convalescence.
Evening star., 1948-01-09

Is to IL will hear stories OF King
Arthur and the Knights of the
Round Table" at the weekly story
hour in the gallery.
The first iron boat was built in
Europe in 1887.
Evening star., 1948-01-09

Do you feel you must take present-doy rising
prices as notter-of-oourse? You don't have to.
We don't! We feel it is our job to hold prices
down !. and still maintain the same high
STANDARD Of quoIity upon which our business was
founded If that sounds impossible, be assured
itsn't. We are taking less profit! There has been
an increase in the production cost of clothing :.
Evening star., 1948-01-09

wooIens, trimmings tailoring all have od-
vonced But Bell prices remain the some.. We
are absorbing the increases! It is simple, yet
courageous solution and is possible onI y through
our tremendous volume of business. So come in.
Find out for yourself how our policy guarantees
to give you more for your money ). !. because we
are satisfied to take less.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
Post Captain Is Named Speaker For Graduation

The program for Thursday evenings commencement exer- cises for 1948 graduates of Pal mer high school was announced this week by Superintendent Carl Smelling. The principal speaker of the evening is to be Capt. Salvatore Pelle, chief of public information, Fifty-Sev. enth Fighter Wing of Fort Rich ardson. The exercises, which are to be held in the Palmer gymnasium, will b gin at 8 o'clock.
 The complete program, as an nounced by Superintendent Snal- ling, is as follows:
 Overture by the P m high school band.
 Professional by Larry Stock.
 Invoc a ii n by an unan- nounced chaplain from Fort Richardson.
 "EleY by the Sea" by the high school chorus.
 Dante Cantabile" by the high school chorus.
 Presentation of the grad uates by James Gray. IT,. high school principal.
 Acceptance of the class by Superintendent Smelling.
 SalutatorY address of well come by Don Irwin.
 Dance Ye GYpsies" by the high school chorus.
 ValedictorY address of fare we'll by Evelyn Foster.
 Introduction of tain Continued on back page)
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
10 PMS Seniors Were
 First First --Graders

For 10 members of the grad uating class of Palmer hig h school, Thursdays commence ment will mean the end of a common experience which began 12 years ago. The ten entered the doors of Palmer school one March morning, in 1886, as mem bers of the first grade.
 Those ten were 25 that first March. They learned tn r first reading, writing and arith- metic under the watchful eye of Miss Summers, who has long since left the Valley. Palmer high school graduated it's first student that next spring; Earl Barry was the only senior to rceive a diploma that first year. In all the years and through all the eight grades of elemen- tary school and four years of high school, they have b. e n classmates. During those years more than half of the students of that first grade which began it's work that September, have gone other ways. Some were the children of colonists who ear ly became discouraged and re- turned to the homes they had left only a few months before. Others married or droppe d schoolwork before they grad uated.
 But through 12 years of work and play these ten have stuck together. During that time they have seen Palmer's new school, expected to take care of all the Valleys schoolchildren for many years to come, grow from roomy building with space for all to an over-crowded plant already too small to fit the com munity's needs.
 They have seen 12 winters, (Continued on Back Page)
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
neControl Seeks Pilot
 From Valley

A local pilot and plane for Sn-call duty with the Alaska Fire Control Service is being sought by the Palmer station of the AFCS, it was announced this week by Paul Olson, fire guard. Pliers interested in the job must submit their bid, based on the hourly rate for flying time, to R. R. Robinson, acting regional administrator, by May 21. MT. Robinson is headquartered in Anchorage.
 Provisions for the job require that the pilot holds CAA speci- fications and has a plane based in Palmer with a cruising range of five to seven hours. The plane must be large enough for the pilot and two passengers.
 Pay is returned on an hourly rate for flying time. The pilot will be on call at all times for emergency duty.
 For the present, the pilot Will be employed for the period end ing June 30, 1948, when the pres ent appropriations expires. How ever a new appropriation be- comes effective on July 1, and the pilot will be retained for the remainder of the summer season.
 Other information concerning the job may be obtained from either MT. Olson or ely d e Clarke, local fire guards. They are now in residence in the Pal mer station. The pair have been on duty here for the past several weeks.
 Other Valley residents are re- quested to report all range, grass and forest fires to the station. MT. Olson and MT. Clarke al ready have assisted in fighting ~the several grass fires wh c h broke out two weeks ago.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
Hagens Win Court

After deliberating eight hours last Thursday, jury found that MT. and Mrs. Al Hagen of the Valley Theatre were not guilty of lease violations, as charged in a complaint filed by MT. and Mrs. Fred Howard of Seward. The Towards formerly operated a dress shop in the Valley Thea tre building.
 The Towards complaint had charged that goods for the shop was damaged to the extent of $7,59O.77 when the shop prem ises were not ready for occu- pancy on Nov. 1, 1945, as re- quired by lease. The Towards stated that goods were stored in the theatre basement and were damaged by handling, pilferage and water. They further main tained that heat for the shop always was inadequate.
 MT. and Mrs. Hagen had de- manded $1, ,575 as rent in a coun- ter complaint.
 The case ran for several days in district court in Anchorage, during which time a number of Palmer residents appeared on the stand. Among those testify ing were Mrs. Rosina Tost, Mrs. Gladys Cooper, Maynard Sands and Miss Joan Dragseth.
 The jury ruled that no award be made.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
Friendship Train Exhibits May Be Shown At Fair

It is possible that the histor- ical displays and exhibits of the Friendship Train may be brought to the Matanuska Valley Fair this year, it was announced this week by Marshall Selover, fair manager.
 MT. Selover has written Dele ' gate Bob Bartlett for assistance in obtaining the material, and the delegate has promised all possible help.
 If the Friendship Train can be brought to Alaska, it is prob able that it's materials will be displayed the length of the Rail- belt. The Declaration of Inde- pendence and many historical papers and objects are among >the materials now gathered on the Friendship Train.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
Undergoes AppendectomY

Miss Marilyn Johnson, home demonstration agent here, was hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy last Thursday evening. She was stricken while attending a meeting of the North land Pioneer Grange and was hospitalized at once. She is now recovering satisfactorily in the Valley hospital.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
Commissioner Sells Licenses

r With the closing of Lou Henke's office, all car license sales again are being handled at the office of Walter Huntley, U. S. commissioner here. it was announced this week.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
Coop Makes Lowest Bid
 OnArmy0rd

The prospect of possible Army contracts for Valley produce is making life brighter for mem bers of the board of directors of the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating Association this week. Carl Rasmussen, board secretary, announced Monday that the Coop was low bidder on produce order which will return $15O,OOO to the success full bidder.
 However the contract cannot be considered assured, since bid ding was on an informal basis only. The definite contract award will not be announced before July 1, MT. Rasmussen said.
 Chief items on the contract
 under discussion were 1000
 tons of potatoes and 500 ions
 of cabbage. Other vegetables
 necessary for Army needs in-
 cluded carrots. cauliflower.
 turnips. rutabagas. radishes
 and lettuce.
 There were two other bids submitted for the contract. One bidder quoted prices on only a portion of the produce required by the contract.
 In anticipation of a success full bid for the Army contract, vegetable growers of the Coop organized last week. They now are holding meetings to deter mine crop allotments, while the Coop board is working on plans which will lead to the opening of the produce department. On Thursday of last week. 23 growers met 10 elect off
 cers of inc producers group. Charles Schaefer was named chairman and M. D. Snodgrass
 was elected secretary. Questioned again as to wheth- CT Coop bylaws will permit a mans membership in the Val ley Producers, Inc, independent growers organization, while still retaining membership rights in the MFVCA, MT. Rasmussen re- piled that in his opinion an in- dividual could*n not be legally a member of both groups.
 MT. Rasmussen explained that contracts bind MVFCA members to that organization as their sole marketing agent. He added that ] the board has taken no action on the question of overlapping membership yet, but the matter , will be studied in the near fu- ture. It was stated that it prob ably will take legal action to work out the answer to the prob lem.
 While the prospect of pro-
 duce contracts make inc fu-
 lure a bright one for the Co.,
 op, its present is still troubled
 by dissension and disagree
 ments. Two other resignations
 10 the membership board of
 directors have been received. One, that of A. R. Carson, was accepted at last Wednesdays board meeting. The other, prof fered by Pat Hemmer, was not accepted. However, at his re- quest, MT. Hemmer was released from his duty as chairman of the board of directors. E. R. Brock was elected new head of the board.
 No replacement has been ap- pointed for MT. Carson yet. The board is giving the matter of a new appointment careful study. MT. Rasmussen said.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18
FLY OUTSIDE

MT. and Mrs. Eddie Dixon and baby daughter of Jonesville flew Outside last week en route to southern California.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-18

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Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Correspondent Says
Marshall Plan Will
Be Aid To Denmark

The Marshall plan for assistance
to Europe is expected to be of bene-
fit to Denmark, Mrs. Anna Knudsen,
of Heringloss, wrote May 20, to Mrs.
Helen Jacobs of Laurel.
Denmark's share of the American
aid is expected to consist mostly OF
coal, steel and wheat, Mrs. Knudsen
said. She added that the housewives
ir Denmark would like to have more
coffee, tea, sugar and fruit, but
these are considered luxuries.
"We can get along better than
most countries and we ear still feed
many children through the Red
Cross" she said.
Denmark has experienced a Won
derful spring and all crops are in
good condition. The farmers ara
hoping for a record harvest.
Mrs. Knudsen formerly lived in
Laurel.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Farmers Union
Edges LeWiStOwn Sd

The Laurel team journeyed tt
Lewistown Sunday for its second
preseason game and came home on
the long end of a 5 to a score.
Tuesday it registered it's first win
over Yellowstone Post of Billings,
Is to 1.
Playing without the services of
Catcher Howard Peers, who was in
Missoula, Al Rack who was on his
honeymoon, and George Rock, the
Farmers Union nevertheless used
the younger members of the team
to good advantage in chalking up its
second win. George Krug started
the game for Laurel and was credit
ed with the win. Krug, who throws
from the port side, hurled five in
nings and gave up four hits, three
runs and walked five. Clarence
Hoffman, tossed for four innings to
give up four hits, one run and three
walks. Numidor went all the way
for Lewistown, walking four while
getting tagged for IL safeties.
Vanek, who was with the Billings
Mustangs this spring at Whittier did
the catching.
Laurel's first four batters hit
safely in the first inning, but only
n run scored. Laurel went ahead
2 to 0 in the top of the third only
to have Lewistown tie the score in
the last of the third, and then went
ahead again with two more runs in
the top of the fifth to Lewistown's,
one. Both teams counted once in
the eighth and although Numidor
hit a double in the ninth Hoffman,
struck out the next two batters, to
give Laurel the game.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Midland Loop Opens
Tuesday,; Laurel
At Roundup

The Farmers Union and the
Roundup Miners will open the 1913
Midland Empire baseball season
Tuesday night in the mining city, in
what promises to be a banner year.
These two clubs have taken turns in
the past two years at winning the
League crown and the state title,
and both are figured to be at the
top of the contenders again this
year. Thursday night the Laurel
team will meet the Billings Mer-
chants at Cobb field, with all six
teams of the loop seeing action by
the end of the first week. The
first home game for the local team
is slated for June II with the
Merchants.
NEW PLAYERS SIGNED
The Farmers Union has signed
two new players, which makes the
Laurel nine one of the strongest
clubs in a long time. Both Billy
Jacobson and Colin WEIGH hail from
Missoula and are considered to be
the best two hitters and ball play
ers that have come from that part
of the state in years. Jacobson has
just returned from the middle west
where for three years he has been
performing in class A professional
ball, and is in his early twenties.
He is an infielder. Like Jacobson,
WEIGH is % years old and is an in
fielder, and has been attending the
state university until spring quar-
ter. He is a hard hitting player and
is rated as being the most outstand-
ing pro prospect from that area in
a long time. They arrived in Lau-
rel Wednesday.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26

Ten to One on Snow
Ten inches of snow is equal to one
inch of rain.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
SPORTS
Notice To Junior
Baseball Players

Wednesday afternoon at Ills an
organization and registration meet
ing of all the boys in the city who
r interested in playing in the
junior baseball league this summe-
will be held. Teams will be chosen
and a schedule will be drawn up at
that time. All boys 16 and under
are eligible.
Should enough boys register a
separate division will be made for
the boys II and under. Indications
are that a four-team league can be
formed of the boys over IL, but
be sure to be at the meeting or have
your name registered for play. The
league will operate under the city
recreation program.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
New Officers Oh Order
Of Rainbow Are Seated

At public installation ceremonies
last Wednesday evening at the Ma
sonic temple, officers of the Order
of Rainbow for Girls were installed
for the new term. Mrs. j. R. Heeb-
ner, mother advisor, was in charge
of the meeting.
Barbee Anderson was installing
officer and was assisted by Mar
gerry Lou Hartley, retiring worthy
advisor and installing marshal;
Adelpha Vaught, installing chaplain;
Betty Marshall, installing recorder,
and Marilyn Albertus, installing mu-
sician. Patty Anderson was seated
as worthy advisor; Betty Strand,
worthy associate advisor; Bonnie
Barr, charity; Darlene Moon, hope;
Joyce Bradford, faith; Janet Ness,
chaplain; Pat Rathbun, drill lead
err; Pat Ward, love; Kathleen Benin,
religion; Rosemary Sparlin, nature;
Verna Leis Immortality; Marian
Henry, fidelity; Maxine Boyd, pa
triotism; Meriem Fox, service; Nita
Noel, confidential observer; Donna
Hard, outer observer; Marlene Free
man, musician, and Nancy Purchase,
choir leader.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the meeting.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all who so kindly assisted
and for the words of sympathy and
beautiful floral offerings at the
time of the death of our beloved
wife, mother and grandmother.
Mr.. Alfred Nelson
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Knapp
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilmar Wage
and family.
Oscar Nelson and Son.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
CITY of Contrasts

Tripoli is the capital and largest
city of Libya, with more than
100, 900 inhabitants. It's Moslem
mosques and Christian cathedral,
its rambling Old Quarter and the
substantial European structures Of
the new hint at the story of the
diverse peoples and cultures meet
ing there. A Tripoli crowd, halted
for a passing automobile, donkey or
camel, may, for example, include a
British, French or Turkish army
officer, an Italian peasant from a
nearby farm or a Greek fisherman.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Junior Legion Ball
Team Schedules
Games For Season

The Laurel American Legion Ju-
Nor team has scheduled two games
a week through June and the first
week in July before going into dis
trict tournament play to be COM
pleted by July IS. Red Lodge will
open in Laurel Saturday afternoon,
June 5, at 4:30 p. M, with the
second game in Red Lodge June 9.
, Saturday afternoon, June II, the
Bozeman Legion will be in Laurel to
add to the days festivities that
starts with a big barbecue picnic
at the "River Bottom" The days
activities are sponsored by American
Legion post 1913, and wind up with
a dance in the evening at the high
school gym.
Laurel then travels to Bozeman
June Is to complete the series. Sat
urday of that week, June 10, the
team goes to Harlowton for an
afternoon game. Wednesday night,
June %, the Billings Legion will be
in Laurel for the first night game.
followed with another night contest
Saturday, June 26, when Livingston
comes to Laurel.
Harlowton then comes to town
Friday night, July 2, and Saturday
the Laurel squad will go to Liv-
ingston. Dates have not been agreed
or yet for games with Roundup and
Big Timber, but those four games
will bring the season up to playoff
time, which will likely be played by
means of a single elimination tourn-
ament about July 10.
This years edition of the Laurel
team will be made up of boys who
have two or more years of play,
including this one, except for two or
three exceptions. Experienced pitch
ing is still lacking, but some of the
boys are showing good promise for
the future. In an exhibition prac-
tice game last week against Bill
lings, there was a definite lack Of
power at the plate, but experience
may help some of that, since many
of the boys showed a good swing
and possibilities, in spite of the
sweeping r that they cut at.
The schedule to date is as fol-
lows:
June 5-Red Lodge at Laurel.
June 9-Laurel at Red Lodge.
June 12-Bozeman at Laurel.
June 16-Laurel at Bozeman.
June 19-Laurel at Harlowton.
June 23-Billings at Laurel.
June 26-Livingston at Laurel.
July 2-Harlowton at Laurel.
July 3-Laurel at Livingston.
Ten to One on Snow
Ten inches Of snow is equal to one
inch of rain.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Eye to Future

Housewives with an eye to the fu-
ture are canning and freezing fowl
now for S later when prices will
be higher.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Erosion Takes Toll

In the past $50 years at least so
million acres of productive o
land have been abandoned due to
erosion.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Beware of AcOnite

The gay-colored aconite's roots
are deadly poison. The plant is used
to make liniments and drugs which
are taken internally to reduce fever.
Laurel outlook., 1948-05-26
Two Sister Metals

Platinum is called oy jewelers. the
"queen of metals" A sister metal,
also precious and changeless white
in color, is palladium.
Evening star., 1948-08-15
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