davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1950-10-11
NOW, THAT'S A
GOOD QUESTION

What do most people like /? Well,
when you've been in business as
long as I have and see what
brands people buy again and
again, it gives you q good idea
of their likes and dislikes.
In my store, for example, I find
most of my customers go for
Campbell's Soups. You see,
there are 81 kinds to choose
from, and with such variety,
there are many to please every
palate and every family, to fit
every budget.
And no wonder! Campbell's
Soups are all delicious . all
soundly nourishing -. and all
good value.
Yes, I'd say Campbell's Soups
are the peoples choice. + should
know 81 sell so many.
, 1950-10-11
STATEMENT

OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAN
ETC, REQUIRED BY THE
ACT OF CONGRESS OF AU-
GUST "a, 1912.
of St. Croix Avis published
daily except Sundays and holt
days. at Christiansted, Virgin
Islands for October 10, 1850.
State of Virgin Islands IS.
County of Christiansted, Saint
.Croix.
Before me, a Notary in and
for the State and county afore-
said, personally appeared
Canute A. Brodhurst ,Sr, who
having been duly sworn ac-
cording to law deposes and
says that he is the Manager of
the ST. Croix Avis and that the
following is, to the best of his
knowledge and belief, a true
- E
statement of the ownership
management and circulation,
ETC., of the aforesaid publica-
ton for the date shown in the
above caption, required by the
Act of August "a, 1912, en-
bodied in section All, Postal
Laws and Regulations to wit:
|. That the names and adj
dresses of the publisher, editor
and business manager are:
Publisher, Brodhurst & Sons,
Chrlst1ansted, st. Croix, v. l.,
Editor, Canute A. Brodhurst,
2. That the owner is: Can
ute A. Brodhurst, Christian
sted, st. Croix.
3. That the known bond
holders, mortgages, and other
security holders owning or
holding | per cent or more of
a total amount Of bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are:
None.
4.
5. That the average number
Of copies of each issue of this
publication sold or distributed
through the mails or other
wise, to paid subscribers dur
ing the twelve months preced-
ceding the date shown above
is 500.
Canute "A. Brodhurst
Sworn to & subscribed be-
fore me this 9th day of Octo-
Der, 1850.
, 1950-10-11

Editorial
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM FOR ST. CROX
SOMETIME during the coming month the House Agricul
ture Committee will visit these Islands, after having spent
some time in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, the bill to provide
an agricultural program for the Virgin Islands, H. r. 1857,
went untouched during the last session Of Congress. With the
visit of these Representatives, and with firsthand knowledge,
there is a possibility that enough interest will be awakened to
stir something when January rolls around again.
FEW ROGRAM could be more important to the Vr-
gin Islands than a well rounded and far-reaching program in
agriculture. Such a program put into operation 20 years ago
would today be reaping great benefits for this Island. But this
is not the time to cry over the wasted past. While it is late,
yet it is not too late, and what is therefore needed is the de-
velopment of such a program right away. But before a pro-
gram for this island is put together and attempted to be car
ried out, more careful study should be made, and local Off
Gals and citizens interested in agriculture should have an OPP
portunity to express their views. There is nothing new or no
vel in this idea, In fact this is exactly the method carried out
with the great bulk Of the bills introduced in Congress.
THE FIRST STEP in such a program should be the de-
v~elopment of the Experiment Station as the agricultural head
quarters. It should be thoroughly equipped to carry out every
phase Of a well rounded program. In addition to the normal
machinery necessary in such places, the Station should have
purebred high type animals which may be used in building
up the quality of localstock. And this ranges from dairy cattle
to poultry. Then. an effort should be made to mprove>local
fruits and vegetables by Introducing the best Of each variety.
There is nothing that can more completely ruin the farming
practices of any area than the failure to keep fruits and vege-
tables constantly improved, and this goes 70" livestock.
THE idoo of do11nloroinu auricu1f11rn RI fhn nlarn where Sf
Croix can produce the bulk of its own food should be the aim
Of the Experiment Station, and any program should be geared
to accomplish that objective. The idea should not be startling,
and all that seems necessary is a serious effort locally and the
@-.Ifrnm Washington.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
REGISTRANTS NOT KEEPING DRAFT BOARDS INFORMED

John L. Mccormick, Terri torial Director of Selective Service, announced this week that many registrants are not keeping their local boards in- formed of their changes of ad- dress or other changes of sta tuS which would have a bear ing on their classification.
 Some registrants are now reporting for Pre-induction Physical Examinations who are married, but have failed to notify their local board of their marriage.
 Under present regulations, a registrant who is married can not be inducted.
 Therefore, it is very important that all registrants keep their local boards informed of any changes in status, such as mar riages, changes of address and other changes in status, in order that registrants may be properly classified.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
7o-Doy AIaskan Trip Prize in Fishing Derby

Seattle-The growing fame of Alaska's s sports fishing will gain added luster this month when the two top qualifiers in the fourth annual San Diego, Cal, Yellowtail Fishing Derby collect an anglers dream of a prize-a 1O-day, all-expense fishing expe- dition into the interior of the Territory.
 Pan American World AirWays officials have announced that the two foremost yellowtail fish, ermen in the San Diego area will be named on August 20. Hun dreds of contestants have been qualifying since April 15.
 The lucky Mo- 1 and No. 2 qualifiers will be brought to Se- attle by Western Air Lines Aug. 23. Pan American will speed them from here to Fairbanks.
 At Fairbanks, the winning sportsmen will become the guests of Wien-Alaska Airlines Wien will take them past the Arctic Circle to Kotzebue and by bush plane into a wilderness of virtually unexplored lakes and streams where they will learn what real fishing can be, match ing wits and strength with grey ling, giant arctic trout. salmon and possibly the rare shea-fish.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
$4 Million Asked Bv
 President for A.C.S.

The President, in sending his message to Congress last week asking for defense appropria- tions in excess of S10 billion, included a request of S4,393, ,00O for the Alaska Communication System.
 Of that total, S3,717,0OO would go for operation, maintenance and improvement of the system and S676,000 for construction.
 This amount is in addition to the money sought in the general appropriation bill which has passed the House and is now being considered on the Senate side. The regular 1851 fiscal year money bill now includes S3 million for ACS operation and $2,877,92O for construction as recommended by the Senate Appropriations Committee a S compared with the House allow ance of $3 million for operation and $1 million for construction. Should the Senate committee recommendation prevail through Senate passage, this particular item will have to go to confer ence between the two houses.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
Eastern Sfor 10 Honor OfficiaI at Special Meeting August "A

Seward Chapter, Order of Eastern Star will conduct a spe- cial meeting Monday, August IA, for the exemplification of the degrees and to honor the Most Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Abbie Hanson.
 A banquet honoring Mrs. Han son is planned for zoo pm. on Wednesday, August 16, in the Episcopal parish hall. The ban quet is for all members of East ern Star and the Masonic Lodge.
 The banquet will be followed by a program in the Masonic Hall at 9 o'clock the same eve ming.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
Highway PofroI
 Cracks Down on Drunken Drivers

George Collins was fined S100 on each of two counts and sen fenced to 30 days in jail when found guilty in Commissioner s Court on two charges of traffic violation. He was also deprived of the privelege of driving for the period of one year.
 Collins was charged with driv- ing a vehicle without a current operators license and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
 Motorists are urged to refrain from drinking while driving as they are constituting a menace for other drivers, according to George Puckett, highway patrol man in this district.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
ALASKA STEAMSHIP co. CHARTERS STEAMER TO MIST. SERVICE

The Alaska Steamship Com pany is taking delivery of the steamer Joliet Victory today in New York City from the Federal Maritime Board under bareboat charter and will in turn time charter the vessel to the Military Sea Transportation Service, b. E. Skinner, vice president and general manager of the com- pany, announced in Seattle.
 This is the first vessel received by The Alaska Line for opera tion under the increased ship ping program of the MSTS brough. about by the Korean situation. It was pointed out that this assignment gives recogni- tion to the worldwide shipping operations of Alaska Steamship Company during World War II and to the fact that this com pany is experienced, fully equipped and ready to partici- pate in the United States defense program.
 The Joliet Victory was oper- ated by the Alaska Steamship Company from 1944 to 1946, and Captain Lars Erickson, master of the vessel at the time it was returned to the government in July 1946, has been reasSigned to her. He flew to New York to recommission the ship which has been in lay up in the Hudson River.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
Old Fashioned Fair At Homer Sept. 14-16

The Kachemak Bay Farmers Association of Homer will spon- sor a real, old-fashioned fair September IA, IS and 16.
 In a letter from D. H. Lam- bert, chairman of the Fair Board the Association invites all com munities of Western Alaska and especially Kenai Peninsula, to participate in this celebration. To insure a success of this pro- ject, it is necessary to request interested communities and busi- nesses to take part in the fair.
 Donations of merchandise prizes will be given at the Fair, and the business houses making the donations will be given ad- vertising during the three days of the Fair.
 The Fair Board will publish Fair Booklet carrying the com plete program for the three days and stories of the Kenai Penin- sula. Rates for advertising in this booklet are as follows: Full page, Az x 10 inches, $500; half page, AZ X 5 inches, S4.OO; and quarter page, 412 X 212, $2.00,
 For additional information, write or contact the Kachemak Bay Farmers Association, Homer, Alaska.
 It is to the interest of all com munities on Kenai Peninsula to cooperate in any project to build up interest in Peninsula affairs, and to confine as much business as possible to the Peninsula. It is hoped that many Sewardites will plan to attend the fair at Homer.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
SWIMMING and LIFE SAVING LESSONS AT FIRST LAKE

Mrs. Peggy Beissner announc- ed Wednesday that she will be at the swimming hole First Lake) every afternoon from 1:O0 o'clock to teach life saving tao tics to anyone who is interested. There will be other volunteers present to help in giving swim ming lessons.
 Jimmie Kirkpatrick will as sist after 800 o'clock in the life saving lessons. He is repairing the raft and plans other safety features for the lake.
 Anyone who wishes to volun- teer in any part of this work will be most welcome.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
Baby Takes q Walk Down Fourth Avenue

Little Richard, a blond who is two years old and lives with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Carl Carlson, at Ocean View apart ments, decided last Saturday evening to take a walk. There was no one to go with him, so he just went strolling by him. self. He wandered up to Jeffer- son Street to busy Fourth Ave nue, crossed the street and made his way down town.
 Dressed in blue coveralls, un- buttoned all the way down the front, happy as a lark and total ly unconcerned by traffic, he had a fine time waving at all the passing vehicles and pedes- trians, until he reached the dock and was picked up by the police car and Patrolmen Green and Evans.
 In the meantime his mother was hunting frantically for the little boy but did not contact the police. A call was broadcast over KIBH, and the two got together.
 Two days later Richard took a n o h e r stroll, this time to church. He was found, again on Fourth Avenue, at the Methodist Church.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
Insurance Privileges For Servicemen

Draftees, National Guardsmen and reservists who go into ac- tive military service may apply to the Veterans Administration for protection of their conner cial life insurance policies dur ing the time they are in uniform.
 This privilege, the VA an nounced, is offered to service men and women under terms of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, which gives the VA authority to guarantee premi- ums on commercial life insur- ance policies. Face value of the policy or policies guaranteed for each servicenlan is limited to S10,000.
 The VA said premiums paid by the VA for the insured under the act will remain as an in- debtedness against the individ- ual and must be repaid after his return to civilian life.
 National Service Life lnSur- ance, administered by the VA, is another insurance benefit available to all servicemen and to all World War II veterans who can meet the health re- quirements, the VA said. Serv- icemen who have allowed their old NSLI policies to lapse may apply for reinstatement or take out new NSLI policies.
 The minimum NSLI policy that can be taken out initially is 5000, and the maximum is $10,000. Policies are available in any one of seven forms, the most inexpensive being so-called term insurance.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11

MT. and Mrs. Jerry Protzman left Whittier Tuesday for an ex- tended visit in the States. Mrs.
 Protzman is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gordon Black of Sew ard. Jerry is the grandson of
 MT. and Mrs. Chas. Sheldon,
 Former Seward residents. This
 is MT. Protzman's first trip Out
 side.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
MRS. JEAN RAYMOND IN HOSPITAL

Fred Henton made a rush trip in from Henton's Lodge Thursday to bring Mrs. Jean Raymond to Seward General Hospital.
 Mrs. Raymond, who is the cook at the lodge, was suffering from an acute attack of asthma. She was resting comfortably to- day.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11

The following letter was re- ceived this week by w. w. Sip prell, president of the Seward Chamber of Commerce:
 Seward Chamber of Commerce Seward, Alaska
 This will acknowledge re- ceipt of your letter of July 28, 1850 concerning the continued use of the PortageSeward sec tion of the Alaska Railroad.
 II have been informed that an agreement recently has been concluded in Washington be- tween the Department of the h. terior and the Department of Defense. This agreement, sub- ject to the availability of funds, will permit operations to be car ried on over this portion of the railroad at least until December 31, 1852. While. I am unable at this time to predict the extent of operations after that date, 1 am sure that in the event of an emergency the port and rail terminus of Seward will again be called upon to play a vital and important role in the mili- tary defense program of Alaska.
 Sincerely,
 w. E. KEPNER
 Lieutenant General, USAF' Commander -in-Chief'
 The statement, availability of funds,' is the only discouraging 2 part of the Generals letter, in- asmuch as Congress has so far made no appropriation for re mobilization of the SeWard-Port- age section of the railroad, and if funds are not forthcoming in the very near future there will not be sufficient time before /, freezing weather sets in to get repair work done that is ex tremely necessary to put the section in condition to allow op eration of a snow fleet this com 1 ing winter.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11

Mrs. Raymond Seferovich and children will leave Seward next week on the SS Aleutian for a years visit Outside. Ray will not leave until November.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11

Manuel Quinga returned by plane to Ellamont this morning after an emergency appended tomy last week at Seward Gen. eral Hospital.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
Memorial Pool Fund Started
 By Sewardites

MT. and Mrs. C. E. Shea, par ents of young David Shea, who met his death at Little Reea~ Lake Tuesday, have made the request that no flowers be sent for the funeral services today. Instead, they requested that any persons wishing to express their sympathy, donate to the fund that was started Tuesday night for a memorial swimming pool to protect other children and David's friends in Seward.
 At the time word was re- ceived in town of the accident, 12:O7, there was so much ex- citement and so many conflict ing stories concerning the acci- dent, that it was almost impos- sible to get an exact account of the drowning. Consequently it was not possible to do justice to the heroism of several persons who assisted in the rescue at tempt.
 The correct story of the tragic swimming party as given by Mrs. Elsie Whitmore, and at her request, is as follows.
 Mrs. Ann Jeffrey and Mrs. Archie Leslie with their chil dren were at the lake and in the water when Mrs. Whitmore and Mrs. Doris Doyle and their four children arrived at the lake shortly before noon. Mrs. [. V. Ray with her two grand children, Patricia and Derrick Williams, Jerry Zentmire and David Shea arrived while the Whitmore and Doyle party were changing clothes. The children with Mrs. Ray were already dressed for swimming when they arrived and the boys immediate ly left the car and entered the water, Mrs. Ray following more slowly. She was just into the water when Derrick screamed that David was going down for the second time and could not swim.
 Mrs. Jeffrey rushed to the spot near the middle of the small lake where the three boys had been playing and managed to get hold on the drowning boy. He jerked away from her, how ever, and caught hold of her foot. She was not strong enough to hold her own with him and by that time Mrs. Whitmore and Mrs. Ray had reached her and started desperate attempt to swim to shore towing her with David clinging to her foot. They were within a few feet of safety when the boys hold loosened and he went down.
 Mrs. Whitmore and Mrs. Jeff i rey began diving and searching for the body, but the water was so muddy and deep in spots that l Mrs. Whitmore said she was not at any time able to reach the bottom of the hole. Mrs Ray and Mrs. Doyle assisted as far as they were able in the search, but when it became evident that other help was needed, Mrs. Jeffrey hurried the mile back to the Bear Lake Sawmill in her car for help. Clyde and Norman Lovett and two other men from the mill returned with her and took up the search.
 By that time word had been received in town and the Fire Department resuscitator arrived with Gene Lanier and Mrs. Beth Salit. The police car-ambulance and many townspeople, especial ly the fathers and husbands who knew that their families were at the picnic grounds, rushed to the lake.
 Alex Petrovich, who is pro- fessional life guard, immediately NUonf into tho xx,ofor orI x,,o.
Seward seaport record., 1950-08-11
CofC Receives Letter From
 Gen. kepner

The following letter was re ceived this week by w. w. Sip prell, president of the Seward Chamber of Commerce.:
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-10-20

all wish Mr.. and Mrs. Gale much
sicians scale wage also, huh?
WSPD was called SO many
times because of the glitter of
said horn had completely OBJ
liberated all video contact with
the game, they had the phone
disconnected. Poor M m e
thought Clay had S men in the
backfield, still Clay asserted
this person was in their way.
Could it have been Sabo, the
flashy, snappy, wavy- haired, en-
thusiastic horn-blowing bay?
Angie Meyers, Dept. Il, 2nd Shift
Blood donors who have so
willingly donated in the past
but have never been given any
thanks for il are the following
and in E, ID and b, End shift:
Doris Barker, Dorothy Cchu-
maker, Cleo Guerin, Helen Ball,
Kenngott, Vencent Kendzierski,
Dave Turnbull, Esther Miller,
Bob Stachowiak, Ray Burkland,
Dwight Cochenour, Robert
Leonard, Roy Cunningham, Les
lie Shrull and Leonard Bren-
iser. Many thanks
Canteen, Dept. l., LIST Shift
i want TO thank all of Dept.
l., Eng and Tool Room for the
wonderful way they all treated
me on my birthday and for the
beautiful roses and gifts. / know
i never will forget them. Thanks
again, everyone. Mary Dryer
Lois Kramer, Dept. l., LIST Shift
October started out with a
round of birthdays for Dept. l..
Frances Hartzell passed candy
around celebrating her 51st
on Monday, October
9th. Here's hoping you have
many more. In. the evening
dinner party was held at the
in honor of Francis
Those present were
Lucille Long, Florence Harring-
ton, Louise Proctor, La Won
Skonecki, Francis Gomolski,
Doris Gardner and Delma Huss.
Francis received many lovely
gifts and also a corsage from
Doris Gardner and 10 Kuchar,
who say they hardly think she
can be 81.
Paul Harschman celebrated
his birthday by passing around
a birthday cake that one of our
cooks baked for him.
Many happy returns of the day,
Paul.
Eddie Barkholt celebrated his
on the same day as
Paul. Come on, Eddie tell us
about it. Well, anyway, here's
many more happyI
birthdays, Eddie.
Velma Bowles passed out
candy to the department for her
on October 9th. Here's
to many more happy birthdays,
Mary Dryer, in charge of our
canteeen, gave us all lovely
surprise on her birthday - a
cake for the whole department.
We in turn surprised her with a
lovely corsage of red roses.
Many happy returns of the day,
Mary.
John Krygielski, Engineman
SIC. who was one of our supply
men, left for Great Lakes Naval
Center on Monday
Happy landings John.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-10-20

er, eh Steve. 1t would be very
nice if you would take care of
this friend like he did you.
Some people realize now that
it is necessary to take bait along
when going fishing, but when
they fail to catch fish, scrape
the bottom of the barrel for ex-
cuses, at least Leroy Ballmer,
Dept. A, got splinters in his
fingers digging out this one a
few weeks ago. Gle only went
for a boat ride).
Perrysburg Journal: We be-
lieve you have been sleeping on
the job. A very prominent man
is now living in your town from
Los Angeles, Calf. He arrived
a few months ago. This man was
very active as business man
and a go-getter in the political
field. Such towns as Prairie De-
pot which is renamed Wayne,
Bowling Green, Fostoria and
Perrysburg. We are speaking of
George L. Yeager living at 343
Indiana Ave. George M. Yeager,
Toledo, Ohio.
A few years ago Otto
CWhitey) Palenske, crane oper-
ator, became the proud papa of
a baby boy and named him Mel
vim. Now that he has grown up
and was married Sat, Oct. IA,
Whitley became the proud papa
in-law to Virginia Zielinski.
We know now where the
trouble lies in Dept. S. When
Lang was on his vaca-
ton, Max caused more trouble
and got lots less done and also
paced the floor. Now Whitley is
in charge and Max is on his va.
things are running pretty
good and no trouble. Also
Whitley still can take his mop in
the office only he has cut it
from an hour to forty-five min
utes. So We don't see why they
need two foremen, anyway
trouble maker like Max Schu-
bert.
1t is very embarrassing for
of the N. S. Co. to
cash their pay checks in public
places unless they pretend they
are only working part time.
Dear Uncle Joe, we absolute
ly will not listen to any peace
feelers in Korea until you have
released our boy Humphrey
Mr.. Jack Shanks: a little tip
off Jack, you had better rig
your committee out with bull
whips instead of violins and get
on that mule train fighting mad
as you will need plenty ZOOM
when you meet with Company
on your contract. Our commit
Tee must of been using spit
wads.
Do you men realize it was in
June 1948 that we got our last
raise. There are rumors around
the shop we might get a Goose
for Christmas.