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Seward seaport record., 1949-11-29
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The New Seward-Frank M

The New Seward-Frank M. Thompson, Eldridge Vandron, Anchorage; Steve Vukovich, Jul neau; MT. and Mrs. Clinton Sever and daughter, Portland; C. E. Hamilton, Anchorage; F. s. Pampell, Hope; Mary s. Pet CTS: Jack Chisholm, Anchorage: Leon Lordham, Anchorage; H. J. Baker, Seattle; H. s. Ream, Seattle; Laurice F. Powers, Ju- neau; MT. and Mrs. Ed Gardner, Anchorage.
 Van Gilder-Harry Dion. An chorage; E. A. Schupp, Anchor
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
SEN. FREAR TO
BE AT U. OF D.
Will Be T o a S t m a S t e + At
Alumni Association Mid
Winter Banquet
DIR. MUNROE SPEAKER

Senator ]. Allen Frear will be
toastmaster at the University of
Delaware Alumni Associations an
annual Mid-Winter Banquet at
Newark on the evening of Febru-
ary 10, Edgar P. Reese, chairman
of the reunion committee has an
nounced. Senator Frear is a grad
uate of the university in the class
of 1924. Another alumnus, DR..
John A. Munroe of the class of
1895 and now assistant professor
of history at Delaware, will be the
principal speaker. His topic will be
delaware Traditions" The dinner
meeting will be held in the COM
mons of Old College at 6 pm.
Musical entertainment will be
furnished by an instrumental en-
semble from the Delaware band.
The days program also will in
clude alumni attendance at varsity
wrestling, swimming, and basket
ball contests. Announcements are
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
The Smyrna Times
psone 522s SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker. July 5,
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruAry 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hof-
fecker, Jr., from February 10. 1907 TO
December "a. 1889
Published Every Thursday Morning by
The Smyrna Times. Inc. rs Commerce
Hreet. Smyrna. Del.
w. Lester Smith. Manager
ADVERTISEMENTS = The Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district of which it is the center, em-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheowold, Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
of SO cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale. For Rent,
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
issue.
Entered as End class matter March 15,
1879 at the post office at Smyrna. Del. un-
der Act of Congress of March 5, 1879.
Subscription price. s1.5O per year. strictly
in advance
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
FARMERS WILL
MEET FEB. 18TH
Specialists Will Discuss Pro-
ductiOn of Sweet Corn
and TOmOtOeS
GIVE DEMONSTRATION

A meeting for County vegetable
growers and farmers will be held
at the Middletown Fire House on
Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30
PM. has been announced by Ed
ward H. Schabinger, County Agri-
cultural Agent. The program will
center mainly around that of sweet
corn and tomato production. Spec
ialists will be presnt to discuss and
answer any of your questions per-
tanning to the production of these
two vegetables, as well as other
vegetable crops. Vaughn Fox and
Bobby Goodrich, of the Bear All
Club, will be present to give DEM
onstration on the Preparation of
White Potatoes for Planting" An
illustrated talk on Maintaining
Soil Fertility" will be given by
Claude E. Phillips, Extension
Agronomist. A panel discussion on
Tomato Culture will be led by Rob
ert F. Stevens, Extension Horti-
culturist of the University of Del
aware. Mr.. Victor Kohl, Mr.. Guy
Lockerman, Mr.. William Moore,
local farmers will serve' on the
panel along with DR.. John Heu-
berger, head of Plant Pathology
Department, University of Della
ware, who will discuss a disease
control program for tomatoes. A
panel discussion will also be led by
Edward H. Schabinger on Sweet
Corn Production. Those participat-
ing on that panel are E. M. Rain,
University of Delaware, William
Ellis, farm manager, Harvey Cole
of Cole Canning Company; and DR..
L. A. Stearns, University of Della
ware, will emphasize control mea-
sures of Corn Borer and Corn Ear
Worm. Open discussion period on
various problems pertaining to
vegetable production will follow
All farmers, vegetable growers and
the public are invited to attend
this meeting.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING
Women Win Panel Discussion; To
Hold Box Social

AAOAa Iva 0Oc--
Mrs. Arthur CHM and Mrs.
Gladys Johnson gave reports on
the State Grange Conference held
at Dover on February at the reg
ular weekly meeting of Smyrna
Grange last Thursday evening
with Master George NJ. Blendt
presiding. A panel discussion was
held on "Some essential labor
saving devices on the farm" Mrs.
Harry Johnson, Mrs. Charles
Dukes, Mrs. Norman Short and
Mrs. George Blendt presented the
women's arguments and the men
relied on Howard Deakyne, Harold
McGrath, E. T. Heinold and Nor
man Shorts to sell their views.
Mrs. Arthur CHM and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Short were the judges
and declared the women the win
ners by a score of "a to 81. A VAL
entine box social will be held this
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Heinold in charge of arrangements
and Harry johnson, Auctioneer
Members of other Oranges are
welcome to attend but the ladies
are requested to bring boxes.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
MEETING OF
LEGION AUX.
Receive Thank-yOu Letter For
Contribution; To Hold
BingO Party
REPORT ON CONVENTION

Mrs. Grant Garis reported on
the WOmen's Patriotic Convention
held recently at Hotel Statler,
Washington, D. C. at the last
meeting of the American Legion
Auxiliary held Monday night, Feb
ruary z at the home of Mrs. Walt
er Downes. Mrs. Garis told the
group that thirty women's organi-
cations were represented at the
convention, with the American
Legion Auxiliary having 272 dele
gates present, the greatest repre-
sentation from any one organiza-
ton. Universal military training
and the civilian defense program
were highlight topics discussed at
the convention. A committee COM
prising Mrs. James Rogers, chair
man, Mrs. Ida Collins, Mrs. Addie
David, Mrs. Harry Turner, Mrs
Ethel Morris, Mrs. James JONES
Mrs. Walter Downes and Mrs
Florence Ford, was appointed tc
arrange for a Harvest Party.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
RECEPTION FOR
NEW MEMBERS
Century Club Give Program
in Honor of Twenty-Five
New Members
REFRESHMENTS SERVED

An evening program and recep-
tion was given by the Twentieth
Century Club in honor of their new
members, 25 in number, last
Thursday night in the social hall
of Asbury Methodist Church. Mrs.
Joseph Ennis, president, welcomed
the new members and introduced
them to the group. A program ar
ranged by Mrs. Raymond D. Pusey
and Mrs. Glenn Busker was pre-
sented by Mrs. Busker. Mrs. w. j.
M. Wroten gave a>reading entitled,
'Fverybody's Lonesome A skit,
"Why Women Wear Hats, was
given, with Mrs. Glenn S. King as
narrator, and hats modelled by
Mrs. Henry T. Price, Mrs. Alfred
Tilghman, Miss Florence Lurty,
Mrs. Harry P. Jones, Mrs. James
OConnor, Mrs. Ralph Lange, and
Mrs. Warner Naudian. A vocal
solo was sung by Edward Ever
hart with John Simpson as ac-
confpanist. "Radio Time" was con-
Quoted by Mr.. Simpson, with prizes
awarded the winners in melody
guessing contest. An informal hour
followed, with Mrs. John L. John
son and her committee in charge
of refreshments.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
WOMEN'S CLUB
CHARTER NIGHT
Mrs. Marjorie Webster, Wash
ington, to be Guest Speak
er Monday Night
MEET AT THE PADDOCK

Mrs. Marjorie Webster, head of
the Marjorie Webster Junior Col
Iege, Washington, D. c., and form
er president of the Washington
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club, has been secured as the
guest speaker at the charter night
celebration of the Smyrna-Clayton
Business and Professional Women's
Club. The dinner will be held at
The Paddock next Monday night,
February Ia, at $3.50 o'clock. Res
ervations are made through Miss
Lorraine Donovan and should be in
by Friday night, with cancellations
not later than Saturday night. The
special charter night dinner is
priced at S1.65. Installation of Of
ficers of the local club will be in
charge of the state president, Mrs.
Gladys Toms, of Lewes Among
the state officials of the organiza-
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
AID MAN SPEAKS
AT LIONS MEET
tcontinued from PaTe onel

Greenwell of the building commit
tee. Due to the illness of William
S. Wilson, the president announced
the appointment of Joseph Jeffer-
son to assist on the Citizenship
and Patriotism committee. Preston
Poore announced that $63 was
added to the building fund as a re-
suit of the benefit basketball
games held recently. Father and
Son Night will be observed at the
next meeting, Monday. February
21, with each Lion bringing his
son or an adopted" SON for the
dinner and entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10
Chamber of Commerce Meet

The Smyrna-Clayton Chamber
of Commerce held their regular
monthly dinner meeting on Tues
dap night and heard a talk by w.
G. Davis, president of the Dover
Chamber of Commerce on the need
for advertising and publicity for
the Delmarva Peninsula. Warner
w. Price, Jr. presided and named
the following nominating commit
tee: w. L. Wheatley, R. w. Slaugh-
ter, C. L. Harmonson and James
Merrill. The results of survey
QUESTIONABLE sent to members of
the group were discussed.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10

ton who will attend will be Mrs.
Lillian Hules, state membership
chairman. The local club has 81
members. Representatives from
other clubs throughout the state
are also expected at the combined
charter night-installation of offic-
ers festivities. Mrs. Bertha H.
Denney is president of the group
and will preside.
Smyrna times., 1949-02-10

now being sent out to some 5000
alumni, with reservations to be
made by February Is. according to
Richard D. Groo, alumni associa-
tion executive secretary.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
ST. PETERS AUXILIARY NEEDLEWORK
 PILES UP FOR BAZAAR

Stacks of beautifully em- broidered and hand painted ap- rons of all sizes from 1 to 50 are piling up in the homes of mem bers and friends of St. Peter S Church in preparation for the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3. Luncheon cloths, bridge sets and towels with exquisite designs hand painted by Mrs. Van Nyman, and to be offered at such ridiculously low prices that upon seeing them, any woman will decide that she would not take the time to even try doing one herself.
 A big rummage sale of every thing from coats to dishpans and comic books is causing lots of fun among the ladies just antici- pating the comments.
 A real fish pond for the kid dies will be opened at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, where they can splash as much as they like and catch fish, too!
 At 6 o'clock one of the famous St. Peters spaghetti dinners will be served, after which people will be prepared to end the eve ming at the Civic Center where the Junior Women's Club is holding a merchandise party.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
AIusku Has Record Tourist Season

Summer travel to Alaska at- tained record proportions during 1949-approximately 67,00O per sons journeying to the Territory according to survey just com pleted by the Alaska Develop ment Board. Total travel expen- ditures, including transporta- ton, food, lodging, and miscel- laneous expenses, were estimat- ed at S25, 100000, a new high for Alaska.
 In making the survey, the first of it's kind ever conducted in Alaska, all scheduled land, sea, and air carriers were polled as were ports of entry main tained by the U. s. Immigration Service.
 The survey covered a five month period, from May thru September, and excludes sea- sonal workers such as cannery and defense project construc- tion personnel. However. travel ing resident Alaskans, repre- senting only a small percentage of the overall traffic, are in cluded in all figures shown.
 About 35,OOO persons made the trip to Alaska aboard ves- sels of the Alaska Steamship Company, Pacific Cruise Lines, Canadian Pacific Steamship Co.,, Canadian National Steamship Co.,, Union Steamship Co.,, and private yachts and cruisers. The major portion of this traffic some 32,OO0 persons - were roundtrippers who V visit t d Southeastern Alaska ports as far north as Skagway, while the balance proceeded on to Seward and interior Alaska.
 Planes of three major airlines carried about 22,000 travellers to the Territory in the five months. More than 5O%o of that figure terminated their flights at Anchorage and Fairbanks.
 Passenger traffic figures for non-scheduled airlines to Alaska were not available for the sur vey but were known to be large.
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Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Organ Arrives For Church Memorial

The Seward Memorial Church announces the arrival of the Roberta Smith Memorial Organ. The organ arrived on the Denali this week. It is the latest church type Hammond Organ.
 There will be special services this Sunday featuring the great organ music of the church. The public is cordially invited to at- tend. x
 There will be the regular serv- ice at II am, and a special yes per service at 4 pm. The local church is most fortunate in hav- ing at its disposal an accomp- lished artist on the Hammond Organ in the person of Mrs. Paul Irwin.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Phone Service Hurt By Falling City Power Wire

The many phones which were out of order the past two days in the city have nearly all been put back in order, according to information from ATEC-SeWard Division.
 A power line owned by the Seward Electric System was torn from it's fastenings in Tuesday nights high wind and fell across the telephone cable back of the Coop store, putting approxi- mately 125 phones out of com mission.
 Telephone company crews have been working 'round-the- clock to repair the damage and are doing everything possible to get all the phones back in use.
 Balance of the local telephone system is in a much improved condition over few months ago and, barring such unavoidable accidents, Seward can expect good service through the winter months.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Heqemun Transferred To KEW at Sifku

Our own Bud" Hegeman, probably the most popular man in Seward with the youngsters and grown-ups alike, left on the Denali to take up his new posi- tion as chief engineer of the new radio station KEW at Sitka.
 Buds cheerful nonsense over the KIBH Music Until Mid night" every night, has made his voice a household acquaint- ance.
 We usually send bouquets to a funeral, and it is quite possible that Bud feels the same way about his leaving, since he so often plead with his unseen audience to send in requests for records He has the magical ability to sound happy and plea sant, no matter how he really feels, so that after nearly a year with us, Hegeman has become so much part of Seward that he will be greatly missed.
 Friends are wishing him all sorts of success with the new station, and congratulate Sitka upon it's new friend
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB HAS SOCIAL TUESDAY

Jerry Moves and Mildred Clark were hostesses to the Junior Women's Club at their social last Tuesday evening in the Episcopal Church parish hall.
 The evening was spent at playing pinochle and bridge with high pinochle prize going to Florence Wangley and low to Gwen Cobban. Elsie Whitmore was high at bridge and Doris Doyle low man.
 Gwen Tressler handed out more Cedar Chest tickets to be sold The chest will be given away at the Junior Women's Club party Saturday evening, December 3. The party follows the bazaar and rummage sale at the Episcopal Church which is to begin at 2 pm.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
At The Hotels .

The New Seward - Mervin Breen, Seldovia: Delmar w. Ear ley, R. s. Herson, s. J. Chewn- ing, Richard E. Nelson, Paul R. Robinson, R. w. Froeke, Sew ard; William Akers, It. and Mrs. Jas. o. Lowrey, J. J. De laney, John M. Asplund, Anna Peterkin, Wm. A. Peterkin, An chorage.
 The Van Gilder-A. Joli, Fair banks; Mike Golovin, Sand Point; John c. Ingram, Cooper Landing; Nancy Danieloff, Ke- mai; D. Montcalm Patterson, An chorage; Martin Motherway, Anthony L. Guido, Fred Hen ton, Tania Dolchok, Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
ALASKA AIRLINES MAKES REGULAR SEWARD FLIGHTS

Regular daily trips, weather permitting, are being made to Seward from Anchorage by a plane of the Alaska Airlines.
 The flights are explained by Forrest Wood, former resident of Seward. MT. Wood states that the daily flight is being made re- gardless of the load factor in order to operate a dependable schedule. Wood also said that in case of emergency, the Alaska Airlines plane would make the Seward flight whenever neces- sary unless weather conditions were to make the flight impos- Sible.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Chris+mus Seals Help To Keep Them We'll

The following is an article by Mae H. Gutekunst, administra- tor of the Seward Sanatorium, in urging the purchase of Christ mas seals.
 Christmas to most of us means a time of giving and re- ceiving gifts It is a time of happiness. To the patient in the sanatorium at this time of the year, the greatest gift would be the news that he was well enough to go home. Home to the family that he has been separated from for so long That would be real happiness.
 "When the patient is told the good news that he can go home, it does not mean that his fight for health is over. The treatment of tuberculosis must go on even in the home. What he has learned about the disease and it's treatment must be prac- ticed now in the home in order to safeguard his family and to maintain his own health. Rest hour, modified activity and good
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Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Round n Bout Town
The Rowing Reporte.

day was big success. The ham was given to Molly Dee The ladies of the Altar Society wish to thank their many friends for their efforts and fine spirit of cooperation.
 Father Borbeck had Thanks giving dinner with MT. and Mrs. Henry Dufresne. .....
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 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Brooks had a very charming Thanksgiving dinner party, with turkey and all the trimmings, for 13 guests. Bachelor friends were enter tained on Thanksgiving by MT. and Mrs. Wm. Estes. These boys, who eat all their meals out, were talking about the grand time they had. The Estes children are spending the holiday with their grandmother, Mrs. Roycroft.
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 The Gus Johnsons entertained the Milroys at. Thanksgiving dinner.
 Jim and Bobby Delaney held open house Wednesday pm. Red Stolp did all the cooking and acted as one of the hostesses at the party. They had about 30 guests. Red was sore from laugh ing and said Art Murphy stole the show and that he had every one in stitches with his ready wit. They ended up the party by going sleigh riding.
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 Dan Southard was passing out cigars on Sunday, the 18th. The Southard's dog, a Labrador re- triever, gave birth to eight pup pies. Marion said the puppies caused more interest and ex- citement than she'd seen in a long time. Thirty-two people were in and out all day admir- ing the new arrivals. Marion claims that if she had triplets her husband wouldn't be as in terested as he is in those pups.
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 Sarah and Blunt Weber left for Outside Nov. Is to visit their son who is attending the Univer- sity of Seattle. They will be away about six weeks.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Lions Club University
 Fund Dance Is Success

An estimated 300 persons had fine time at the University Fund Dance, sponsored by the Seward Lions Club in the Civic Center Wednesday night, Nov. 23.
 Hal Gilfilin, Stewards favor ite Master of Ceremonies, Elm ceed the affair, and the eight piece or h e s tr a kept things lively.
 The orchestra was made up by Sid and Joe, with guitar and accordian, from the Legion Club; Bea Davis on the sax; Doris Smith, piano; Martha Ev- cic, bass fiddle; Jack Willis, trombone; Charles Anderson, drums; and Ted Bristow played the banjo.
 At midnight the live turkey was awarded to Mary Sweatt, who, no doubt, made good use of it at dinner the next day.
 The reason for the dance was to raise funds to send Rev. Paul l. Irwin back East to meet with the Board of Education of the Methodist Church, to present the advantages of Seward as the site for the proposed Liberal Arts College, which is to be es- tablished somewhere in the Ter ritory.
 A gift of no acres of land for the site was made by Mrs. T. w. Hawkins. Photographs from the air and on the ground were red lined by Vim. Estes to show the exact location. Every item of possible advantage was listed, and Rev. Irwin was delegated to make the trip because of his per sonal acquaintance with mem bers of the board. Rev Irwin planned to meet Father Edward Turner, former rector of St. Peters Church here, who is now living in New York, and the two will go to- gether to present Stewards case.
 Chuck Cole, and the Lions Club wish to extend thanks to the American Legion, W.S.C.S., Junior Women's Club, Seward Woman's Club and all persons who helped to make the dance a success.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Moose Pass News

The ladies in Moose Pass en- joyed an afternoon of pinochle at the home of Mrs. Sherman Pearson last Wednesday. Those attending were Mesdames Bill Brattain, Wayne Racine, Ben Frampton, Curely Wolfe, Leora Roycroft, Glenn Miller, Max Foster, Lyle Saxton, and Wes Loubsher.
 Mrs. Loubsher walked off with first prize. The low prize was awarded Mrs. Brattain. Cake, coffee and pleasant con- versation ended the afternoon.
 A special meeting of the Moose Pass Library Board was called to meet Nov. IT, at the home of Mrs. Glenn Miller. A shipment of new books was pre- pared for circulation and plans made for the Christmas party at the school house.
 The Library Board sponsors the children's Christmas party every year A program, games, Christmas Tree, gifts and eats require considerable planning, and the sponsors believe in early planning.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25

Yesterday being Thanksgiving Day, there were many festive parties and honey dinners in our fair city.
 Flovia Hansen entertained Ceil Keeling from Anchorage. Met them at a progressive din- ner party. Ceil is the kind of girl you'd like to see again.
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 There was true Thanksgiving spirit at the Harold Jacobs They had a few of their friends and friends of daughter Gail in for a turkey dinner. The long table with fruits, flowers and candlelight made picture long to be remembered.
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 Sid Uric was having dinner with his mother who is in town spending the holidays with him. l like the way Sid talks about his mother. He says she is his first love and comes first, al- ways. He came to the dinner in time for dessert and gave each of the girls lovely corsage. Mrs. w. C. Erwin is home now after spending some time in Se- attle. Her many friends missed her and are glad she is home.
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 Shirley Calnan and Bud" Hegeman had Thanksgiving din- ner with Margaret Spencer.
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 Marie Mullins and Marion Munson went to Anchorage to spend Thanksgiving.
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 Bob Killewich left last Tues day for a vacation in the States.
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 There were cocktails at He'd ley Davis on Thanksgiving. You couldn't know Hedley too well until you visited his home. You walk into room almost breath ing with culture. He has a rare collection of fine books and pic lures, and a large collection of records ranging from the light, entertaining ones to the classical albums.
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 The bake sale put on by the Catholic Altar Society Wednes-
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25

About 16 or IT ladies of the Neighborhood Birthday Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Russel Painter last week to celebrate birthdays of three members of their group. Ora Whipple, Inger Watsjold and Toni Stanton were those hon. Ored.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25

Nellie Lawing, Alaska Nell lie" to all of Seward, was a Fri day visitor in town.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
On Display

VI y
 Watch for the VFW Auxiliary Baby 10 be on display soon.
 Junior Women's Club Cedar Chest in window of the Youth Center.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25
Roller Skating

Civic Center
 Adults: Friday and Saturday 7:30 10 l0:30 p.m.. soc Grades: Saturday and Sunday 400 10 4:00 p.m.. 25c
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25

The bake sale put on by the Catholic Altar Society Wednes-
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-25

Sarah and Blunt Weber left for Outside Nov. Is to visit their son who is attending the Univer- sity of Seattle. They will be away about six weeks.