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Seward seaport record., 1948-12-10
Winter Driving Precautions Are Given

The Alaska Road Commission maintains and patrols the princi- pal highways of Alaska through out the year and winter travel is normally safe if reasonable pre- cautions are exercised toward pro- tecting both the vehicle and the operator. It is advisable to make local inquiry as to road conditi ms before traveling, particularly after storms.
 Vehicles should be in good oper- ating condition and be equipped with antifreeze, rear wheel chains, heater, defroster, radiator grille covers, normal tire changing equip ment, tool kit, axe, shovel, tow rope, and map. Winterizing with light oils and greases is necessary and use of a fuel additive similar to Standard Oil Company Ban Ice" to prevent frost and ice in the fuel system is recommended. A few ordinary spare parts, such as fan belt, spark plugs, and extra inner tube bay be usefully carried It is not usually necessary to carry extra fuel or lubricants in a ve- hicle of normal consumption. How ever, the practice of carrying a small spare supply is good insur- ance.
 Travellers should be equipped with sufficient heavy winter cloth ing and foot gear to protect them from weather in case of break down. stall, or accident. Since heated shelters are infrequent and relatively few cars travel in win ter, the traveller must protect him. self with adequate gear to with stand possible prolonged periods of
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S.S. Dena|i to Make Call Al Seward

Word has been received at Sew ard through the Alaska Steamship Company that the SS Denali, which sails from Seattle Decem- Der l5, will call at Seward on it's southbound trip after leaving Kodi- ak and Seldovia.
 The Alaska will sail from Se- attle on December IT, and is ex- pected to dock at Seward Decem- Der "A. MT. Jeffries has been re- quested to let the company know the number of children expected to meet the Christmas ship, which will probably be the Alaska.
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basketball team, to furnish scrim- mage competition for the high school girls and to slim a few waistlines.
 Mrs. Carl Ling donated three dollars for the purchase of a club scrap book, and letter from the Alaska Federation concerning &C., tivities of other clubs was read. Two new members, Jeanette Sud- dath and Betty Young, were re- ceived into the club. Jerry Moves was in charge of the program on Christmas suggestions.
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Do You Believe
 In Sonfo Claus?

What a foolish question:! Of course you do. Who doesn't believe in the jolly little saint who is the symbol of Christmas cheer for all Americans, young and old?
 The children at the Sanatorium believe in Santa Claus. They have already written letters to him ask ing for the things they especially want.
 But every adult knows that in order to keep that childhood faith bright, the Good Saint must have help. If you would like to be Santa's helper in bringing joy to the hearts of twenty little boys and girls at the Sanatorium, con- suit with Mrs. G. E. Knight, chap lain.
Seward seaport record., 1948-12-10
Rifle Club Elects 1949 Officers

Last night the Seward Rifle and Sportsmens Club elected officers for the coming year at regular meeting which had been postponed from December l. All newly elected officers will be holdovers from this year. They are Murl Trevethan, president; Charles Gilliland, vice. president; Lester Gossage, execu- tive officer, and Delbert Robbins, secretary.
 Three new members were ad- mitted into the organization. They are Phil Harding, Dave Fleming and Leland E. Miller.
 Two huts have been purchased for use as range for small bore shooting and it is hoped that Sew ard will have an indoor range this winter.
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Bob Hope Seal Program Tonight

Bob hopes Christmas Seal Party will be heard tonight on Station kIBH al 8:30 pm. This is a special program for the entertainment of the community and sponsored by the local Tuberculosis Association.
 The half-hour program will fea- ture twelve Hollywood stars of top rank, with Don Wilson announc- ing. The music heard during the show is furnished by Johnny Mer- cer's band.
 This is the most important part of the local Christmas Seal drive, and will be one of the finest en- tertainments that can be found. All members of the large all-star cast of the show are donating their services, and according to radio men, the program is the smoothest and largest show ever put on for the Christmas Seal drive.
 Mrs. Carl Ling said that returns were beginning to come in with the amount over the $500 mark. With a goal of $l400 to aim at, the Association expects large in- crease by next week. By next week, Mrs. Ling said, it will be possible to give report on partial returns.
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School Needs Outlined In Question Form

IS more than one additional room and one additional teacher can handle efficiently.
 O. At the present rate of in- crease. how many children will be enrolled five Years hence. ls53-s47
 A. approximately 480 pupils will be enrolled in five years-36O in the grades, and 120 in the high school.
 Q. How mouY classrooms ana teachers are being used now7
 A. Nine grade teachers. Nine rooms, one of which is a basement room of the Seward Memorial Church. There are four class rooms in the high school, plus two voca- tional rooms and study hall. The high school teaching staff equals five full time teachers.
 Q. How many rooms win De necessary in five years for school use ot the present rote of growth7
 A. There should be 12 grade teachers with as many rooms, plus the superintendent. There should be seven high school class rooms in addition to two vocational rooms and study hall-library com bination.
 a. How much does if cost 10 run Seward Public Schools this yem?
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Basketball Tedm, Plays Anchorage T 0night

The Seward High School basket ball team left yesterday morning for Anchorage, where they will meet the Anchorage High School Eagles tonight.
 After losing to strong BJL team last week, the Anchorage boys are especially anxious to take the measure of the Sewardites. With a squad composed chiefly of veteran lettermen and with the added advantage of a few inches in average height, the Seward Ponies are considered the favorites.
 The Ponies have been undefeated in City League games so far this year, cGnchlng their hold on the first round leadership by two- overtime period win over the stub- born Seward Light and Power team last Tuesday. With the score O4 u C1 ct (1lC SIlu O1 lllc quarter and 58 to 58 at the end of the first extra period. the Ponies finally drove through to make the score 65 to 62 at the end of the second overtime period.
 In a second game Tuesday eve ming the Hardware team had a rough struggle against the Army till the closing minutes, when it managed to run mp a winning lead of 40 to B in the league game.
 Team standings show the Ponies have six wins and no losses, Hard ware four wins and two losses, Powerhouse with two wins and four losses, and the Army with a total of six losses.
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Fmen1en Plan .e7v Years
 Costume Ball

The Seward Volunteer Bremen set in motion the plans for their annual New Years Eve Ball at their regular meeting on December 8. As in the past, the awarding of the many prizes will highlight the evening. Some of the prizes will be given for the best costumes, with the number of prizes to be announced at later date.
 Net proceeds this year will go toward the new fire hall. In previ- ous years the profits have gone into the firemens injury fund.
 The announcement of the dance is being made early enough so that Sewardites may make their New Years plans to include the dance. Tickets will be placed on sale in the near future.
 The roller skating proposition was discussed to some extent at the meeting. The firemen did not set any fixed amount for a dona- tion toward. getting the skating started. It was agreed, however, that they will do their part in get ting it under way. Murl Trevethan was appointed representative for the firemen' on the roller rink com- mittee until the return of Van Nyman.
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The following is a series of ques- tions and answers which should be of vital interest to every resident of Seward.
 O. How many school children are attending schools ut present2
 A. As of Oct. l, 1948, there were 291 enrolled.
 O. How many children were en- rolled five Yeus ogo7
 A. Five years ago there were 134 pupils enrolled, 100 in grades and 34 in high school. This shows that the enrolment more than doubled in both grades and high school in the past five years.
 O. What is the moximum mum. Der of pupils that one teacher can handle odsquotelY in rooms the size we have in Ssward scnools7
 A. No class should have more than 30 pupils per teacher. For more effective teaching there should be only 25 per room, &C., cording to Superintendent of Schools Carl R. Carlson and Dr. James C. Ryan, Territorial Com missioner of Education.
 Q. What is tho rate of increase in enTollment7
 A. During the last three years, enrollment has increased at the rate of 40 pupils per year, which
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C. of C. To Elect Officers Jan. 6

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting last night the decision was made to hold the annual cleo tion of officers at the January 6 meeting.
 Instead of the usual nominating committee, the election procedure will be to have nominations from the floor, and the candidates will be elected at the same meeting.
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Buy and Use Christmus Seols-
Junior Women Make
 Skating Rink Donation

The Seward Junior Women's s Club which has showed a great interest in the proposed roller rink in the USO Building, is leading the way by making a $50 donation to- ward the initial operating fund.
 Peggy Beisner was placed in charge of the committee in behalf of the Junior Women's Club.
 The $50 donation was approved by club members at their meeting last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Tony Murkowski, with Mrs. Murkowski and Mrs. Clark McCann as hostesses, and Mrs. John Pen rose presiding.
 The civic minded organization approved donation of $25 for the purchase of tuberculosis bond. During the meeting an interesting series of pictures was shown by John Penrose on the subject of tu- berculosis, it's cause and cure, and on the selling of Christmas Seals.
 It was decided to start a begin ners' bowling team, and all those interested were requested to see Mrs. Penrose.
 Mrs. Lucille Moore was appoint ed to form group for a ladies
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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE AND PROGRAM

Plans are being made for the Annual Christmas Program and Community Christmas Tree again this year. Bags of candy, nuts, ap- pies and oranges will be distrib- uted' to the youngsters. Detailed plans for the annual affair will be announced later.
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EXPRESS EMBARGO LIFTED

The Seward office of the Rail- way Express Company has an- nounced the lifting of the embargo on shipments by water. This ap- plies to both incoming and outgo- ing express shipments. The con- pany announced that Christmas shipments to the States can still reach their destinations on time.
Seward seaport record., 1948-12-10

Three letters were read at the last City Council meeting. A let ter from the Seward Machine Shop stated that it could furnish any kind of truck the city might desire A letter from Vim. J. Wagner stat ed that the radio station is en- gagged in interstate commerce and should not be required to pay the sales tax. A letter from the Seward Hospital board asserted that it is the obligation of the city to put a new roof on the hospital. The city clerk was instructed to write a let ter to Mir. w. C. Erwin requesting that the hospital board be present at the December 20 meeting.
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N vyconsiders Plan to Send Fleet H ere

The Navy Department is serious ly considering the invitation to make Seward port of call during Arctic maneuvers of the First Task Fleet in Alaska waters.
 The information came yesterday in letter over the signature of John L. Sullivan, Secretary of the Navy, addressed to Mayor Lanier, which is quoted as follows:
 Your telegram of November Is, inviting the Navy to make the town of Seward, Alaska a port of call during the winter maneuvers, has been received.
 "I am having this matter looked into and you will be advised fur ther in the near future"
 This letter from the Secretary of the Navy is considered confirma- tion of the reports that Naval maneuvers will be held in the Arc JIG thls winter. The number Of ships involved has not been disclosed, but it is reported that the exer- cises will involve amphibious op- orators under winter Arctic condi- tions, with battalion of Marines taking part.
 Pending arrival of the Secretary's letter no preparations have been made, but it is expected that Sew ard will immediately set in mo- tion a tentative program for en- tertaining them in event of a visit here With the confirmation of ac- ceptance of the invitation the pro- gram will automatically go into full swing
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Mangrum, Locke Push
Heafner in Golf Event
BY the Assoeiofsrd Press

FORT WORTH, Tex, May o.
Better than third of the field was
within range of six strokes today
when the $4,000 Colonial National
Invitation golf tournament rolled
into its third round with bulky Clay
ton Heafner, the Charlotte, N. c.,
strong man, numbering along at the
head.
Heafner's 1875 for 36 holes (68 yes
terday) gave him an edge of 3 over
Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago, the guy
with the biggest money pouch, and
Bobby Locke of johannesburg, South
Africa, another prosperous fellow
along the links tour.
From Locke and Mangrum down
through eight other players, you
couldn't see daylight.
Three others matched his second
l8 and two of them were Mangrum
and Locke. Stewart (Skip) Alex
ander of Lexington, N. c., was the
other posting 68 and it showed him
into a tie for fourth place with
Byron Nelson of Roanoke, Tex, who
had a SO. Alexander and Nelson
have accumulated 139 strokes on the
36 holes.
Among five players tied for sew
enth place with 141 was Bob Hamil-
ton of Prince Georges Country Club,
Lanham. Md.
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Montgomery Outlines
|Stream|ined Army for
Britain in Atom Age
by the Assoeiofsd Press

CAMBERLEY, Eng, May 2s.-
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery,
chief Of the Imperial General Staff
today laid down blueprints for. a
streamlined British army In the
atomic age.
In a prepared statement for a
news conference Lord Montgomery
said the pace and scientific sur
prises of modern war made the ma
tons old-style military machine
useless.
Now as ever before" he said,
real preparedness is essential. We
can no longer have a breathing
space at the beginning of another
war, in which to build up and train
our land forces"
Training Conference Held.
His statement climaxed a special
week at this famed War Once Staff
College, the annual training confer
ence and exercise for senior army
officers, all under Lord Montgom-
ery's eye.
In the past, Britain relied on two
armies-a small regular one backed
by the territorial army which was
mobilized when war broke out, then
hastily trained and expanded.
''The old conception of two armies
has not stood up to the test of mod
ern war" Lord Montgomery said.
ut became clear that new concep-
ton was necessary.
1T was obvious that we could not
produce the answer by tinkering
with the old machine. A funda-
mental redesign was necessary with
the object of producing one good
national army which must be ready
to take the field as early as pos
sible. ="
New Plan Outlined.
Vital in development of the new
plan, Lord Montgomery said, Is a
regular flow of trained and dis
ciplined men"
He said this could be achieved
only by imposing upon the system
of national service with the active
army an additional reserve liability
with the volunteer territorial army.
We have done this by requiring our
national service men to serve SIX
wears in the territorial army after
the conclusion Of their II months
active training"
Evening star., 1948-05-29

Arthur T. Ogden will have you
know he isn't easily rushed into
things.
Five years ago, when he reached
the voluntarily civil service retire
ment age of IS, he began thinking
about leaving his Government Ac-
counting Office job.
And he kept right on "just think
ing it over" until a few weeks ago
when he at last decided to turn
in his resignation.
Mr.. Ogden left the agency yeSter-
day, after 43 years of Government
service. He had been with the GAO
since its start in 1921 and held the
position of senior auditor of the
contract section since 1916.
At an informal surprise party in
his office before he left, scores OF
employees gathered by his flower
decked desk to say farewell. They
had some gifts for him-two deep
bowled pipes, a giant box of candy
and $50 in cash.
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Shirley Fry Loses Net
Title to Mrs. Landry
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

PARIS, May 29.-Mrs Nelly Lam
dry of France, who gained the final
round when Mrs. Pat Canning Todd
was disqualified, won the womens
singles crown OF the French Inter-
national tennis tourney today by
defeating Shirley Fry of Akron,
Ohio. The scores were 60, O-6,
60.
Miss Fry, student at Rollins
College in Florida, lost all her serv-
ices in the first and last sets.
Evening star., 1948-05-29
High Prices Halt Bidding
On Cleveland Used Cars
By the Assoeioted Press

CLEVELAND, May ga Cleve-
land automobile auctioneer reported
today that used car dealers here
suddenly have adopted mot buy
ing" policy because of current high
prices on nearly new autos.
R. K. Patton, who conducted the
weekly sale yesterday for the Cleve-
land Auto Auction Co., declared af-
terward:
Where we sold 1947 model last
week for Sits, we couldn't get
81 400 yesterday. In fact, we could
MT get $1,4O0 for 1948 model. 1t
all happened in the last two days
Mr.. Patton reported failure tc
sell some IS late-model autos, al
though asking prices were reduced
5000 or more within two days. Only
two cars were sold, he added.
Evening star., 1948-05-29

P. M. Riley, treasurer; w. U. Wilson,
secretary; Robert Pew, assistant,
and v. E. Heaton, teacher.
The Butler Bible Glass of Trinity
Methodist Church will hold busi-
ness meeting Wednesday at 8 pm.
Arthur L. Hayford will be the guest
speaker at the Trinity Mems Class.
Norman Sandridge will teach the
Templemen's Bible Glass of Temple
Baptist Church.
The Calvary Mems Glass Of Cal
vary Methodist Church elected John
w. Fisher, teacher; Hugh L. Dryden,
associate teacher; Henry Rhodes,
president; James E. Parrish, Robert
M. williams, vice presidents; Harold
G. Moore, secretary; Roy L. James,
treasurer; John L. Soden, historian,
and Richard T. Evans, chorister.
Alden A. Potter will address the
Clyde Kelly Glass of Chevy Chase
Presbyterian Church.
The Mizpah Glass of Hamline
Methodist Church elected Miss nellie
Hawke, president; Mrs. w. o. Car
rutherS, secretary-treasurer, and
Mrs. Edward Stevens. teacher.
Theodore C. Hudson of St. Mary's
Episcopal Church, Arlington, will
speak to the Harrison Bible Glass
Of st. Luke's Methodist Church.
The J. O. Y. Glass of Epworth
Methodist Church will hold its
monthly meeting Tuesday evening
at the home of Essie Eggling. OFF,
GERS will be installed.
Mrs. Bernice Carlton will teach
the L. F. o. Glass Of Brookland
Methodist Church.
The Fidelis and Egbert Glasses of
National Baptist Memorial Church
will hold monthly meetings Tues
day evening.
The Wesley Glass of Brightwood
Park Methodist Church will hold its
r.onthly meeting Friday evening.
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Show Bettors Like
Plunge by 'Mr. X
BY the Asseciofsd Press


CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, May
"a mysterious Mr.. x" who
likes to invest thousands of dol
lars at a time on favorites to run
third, gave show bettors at
Charles Town race track yester-
day something to write home
about.
Mr.. X" put 5000 on E. P.
Prices Stanley to show in the
feature. Stanley finished next to
last in the field of six.
This freak across the board
mutuel was the result: Local
Band, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50; Cassett,
$40, 5000: Ringside Table,
$21 20.
Evening star., 1948-05-29

bought Potter from the st. Louis
Browns in a straight cash deal.
Last night in Shibe Park against
the New York Yankees Potter
clinched the job He entered the
game in the fifth with two On and
none out. He escaped without a
run and from then on the Yanks
couldn't move past first. A.
In all Potter gave up only two hits
and received credit for the 6-3 VIC
tory. It was the sixth in row for
the AS, who maintained their ore
game first-place margin over the
Cleveland Indians.
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Potter 'sPinch-Hur|ing
Keeps As on Top
By Ben Phleeor
Associoted Press Sports Writer

Connie Mack. whose luck seems
to be all good for change this
year. apparently has found the
relief man he wants in the veteran
Nelson Potter.
The AS figure to have just about
the best pitching staff in the Amer
lean League. But Connie wanted an
experienced man to play fireman
when one was needed.
The script called for Russ Chris
topher, once the AS starting ace,
to play this role. Christopher baked
and was sold to the Cleveland
Indians.
A couple weeks ago the Athletics
Evening star., 1948-05-29

ness meeting Wednesday at pm
S. T. Jensen will show movie in
color on his trip to Norway.
The Vaughan Glass of Calvary
Baptist Church will hold memorial
services tomorrow at am. at the
graves of Comdr. Francis Vaughn
Dr.. Samuel H. Greene and DR.. Ho-
mer J. Councillor. in Rock Greek
Cemetery. Mrs Brooks Hays will
teach the Burial Glass.
The Mems Bible Glass of Ed
brooke Methodist Church elected r
S. Walleigh, president; Archie Win
free, George Rowe, vice presidents;
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Memorial Cundelobro
Will Be Dedicated

Two pairs of memorial candelabra
will be dedicated tomorrow at
II am. al Hamline Methodist
Church. A pair is given by Mrs:
Richard w. Neeley in memory OF
her husband, Richard Walker Nee
ley, and her sister, Margaret Eliza
beth buckingham. The other pair
is given by Mrs. Maud Huntley in
memory of her son. Alan c. Hunt
ley, who was killed in action In
World War II.
DR.. H. w. Burgan will preach on
Not perfect Without U.s."
Evening star., 1948-05-29
| Organised
| Bible Classes
Nv Dr.. Pooe Mex. Etchison

The George H Winslow Mems
Bible Glass of Eastern Presbyterian
Church will have Representative
William Lewis of Kentucky as guest
teacher.
William S. Jones will teach the
Walden Bible Glass of Petworth Bap-
tist Church.
The Rustin Couples Glass of
Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Evening star., 1948-05-29

y IL u i Y IL P" J !
h a V e as guest
S p e a k e r DR.
Chesteen Smith,
acting director
F e d e r a ton of
Churches. T h e
r e V. N e | S O n
Pierce will teach
t he Ora h a m
Couples CT a S S.
T h e Susannah
wesley Class Will
be t a u 6 h t by
Mrs. B 70 a d u S
w r i G h t. The
Rainbow Cla S S
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Relief Supplies Mount

NEW WINDSOR. Md, May %
tP).-The Church World Service
Center reported yesterday that since
the first of the year it has received
2,0O1 ,684 pounds of relief supplies
for shipment overseas.
Evening star., 1948-05-29
Alexandria Church Plans
Anniversary Services

The First Christian Fellowship
Church. 2l8 East Monroe avenue,
Alexandria, will celebrate its fourth
anniversary tomorrow with special
morning and evening services.
First services will be at 1920 am.
Evening star., 1948-05-29

Mr.. Ogden came to America from
England when he was 16 and, while
working in a Birmingham (AlaD
steel mill, he learned auditing and
accounting from friend, who had
taken a correspondence course in
those subjects.
He was married in June, 1905, and
several months later was notified
he had passed civil service test
emitting him to a job here.
A letter of certification came in
the morning mail one day and by
late that afternoon he and Mrs.
Ogden were on a train for Wash
ington.
1--WE moved fast then," he
chuckled.
Mr.. ogden's first job here was
with the Bureau of Engraving, un-
der Theodore Roosevelts admin
istration. In 1918 he moved over
to the Office of Military and Navy
Pay, where he remained until 1921
The Ogdens live in Savannah
Gardens. Silver Spring, Md