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Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
Plans Started for Bigger, Better Fair For Valley Next Year

Expressing satisfaction over ex- hibits, attendance and financial gains at this years Palmer Fair, the board of directors of the Mat anuska Valley Fair Association said this week that plans for a bigger and better fair than ever have already been started here for next year. Carnival equip ment from last year has been stored here for use again at next years Fair. MT. Stein of the Car nival Company states that he also will have other new and bigger rides for the coming year.
 A discussion of extensive plans and suggestions for next years fair was held at the regular gen. eral membership meeting of the Association Tuesday night at the Rec Hall.
 Among the many worthwhile plans offered at the meeting was the suggestion that a big supply of the Valleys famous potatoes be exhibited in connection with the give-away baked potato fea- tured at the Fair this year. Those persons Sanpling the potatoes then also could buy a supply for home consumption
 An operating statement pre-
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Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
DR. BAILEY ADDRESSES PALMER SPEAKERS CLUB

Dr. Clarence Bailey was guest speaker at the regular bi-weekly dinner meeting of the Palmer Speakers Club Wednesday eve ming at the Rec Hall library. Dr. Bailey, local physician, spoke on the needs and problems of the Valley Hospital.
 At an open discussion also held at the meeting, the question was raised of referring the hospitals needs and problems to a health board.
 The next meeting of the Speak CTS Club will be held on Novem- Der 8. The dinner meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m., according to the announcement.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
Dr. Sims 10 Leave
 Valdez Hospital Today

Dr. F. R. Sims, severely injured this week when he fell almost 400 feet into Keystone Canyon, ex- pected to leave the Valdez hos pital today to return to his home at Palmer, according to word re- ceived from Valdez late yesterday.
 Dr. Sims, well known Palmer dentist, was on a hunting trip with F. R. Alexander of Valdez when the accident occurred on Wednesday. The dentist, accom- panied by Mrs. Sims, had gone to Valdez last weekend. They had planned to stay the week so that Dr. Sims could give several of his patients at the seaport dental treatments.
 According to the report from Valdez, Dr. Sims suffered severe cuts and bruises when small tree in the canyon pulled loose and he fell the long distance.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
ALL FIVE WINNERS OF TERRITORIAL All AWARDS ARE VALLEY YOUTHS

All five winners of Alaska All Club territorial awards this year are from the Valley. Three of the winners are Betty Blunck and Kent Sandvik of Palmer and Francis Dinkel of Wasilla, who will receive trips to the All Club Congress in' Chicago to be held from November 26 to 30.
 The remaining two winners, Genevieve DeLand of Palmer and Donald Dinkel of Wasilla, each will receive gold watch.
 All winners come from fam lilies much interested in All Club work. The children have joined All Clubs as soon as they were old enough and the parents have given much time and effort to keep All Club work going. It is Interesting to note that of these five winners, four have brothers or sisters who have won similar prizes, or were previous winners themselves.
 Enters Clothing Contest
 Betty Blunck came to Alaska a couple of years ago from the state of Illinois, where she did most of her All Club work. She is IT years of age al5 is now attending her first year O. college in the states She entered the Clothing Achievement Contest which is sponsored by the Spool Cotton Company because she has taken a clothing project in addition to others each of her eight years in club work.
 In All for Seven Years
 Francis Dinkel, a 16-year- W2silla resident, has been in club work for seven years. In 1948 he won a gold watch as winner of the Meat Animal Contest. He has a brother and sister who have each won trips to Chicago. Not to be outdone, Francis entered the Poultry Contest sponsored by the Dearborn Motors Corporation and will be Chicago bound himself the latter part of November.
 Kent Sandvik is following in the footsteps of his brother, Lynn, by learning all he can about gar dening in Alaska. He is 17 years old and this is his sixth year in club work, each devoted mainly to gardening. Everyone who saw his garden this summer said 1t
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Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
MRS. HANSON HEADS NEW ACCA CHAPTER FORMED AT WASILLA

WASILLA-A Wasilla Chapter of the Alaska Crippled Children's Association is to be sponsored here by the Wasilla Homemak- ers' Club with Mrs. Henry Han son named as chairman, it was announced this week.
 The Homemakers' Club ac- cepted the sponsorship of the ACCA Chapter at a public meet ing held in Wasilla last night, when a delegation of IF members of the ACCA at Anchorage met with the toWnsfolk to discuss the organization of the Chapter.
 The delegation, members were also guests of Mrs. Hanson at a dinner at her home that evening.
 At the public meeting held lat CT, Mrs. M. C. Hoppin of Anchor age, who is president of the Alas ka Chrippled Children's Associa- ton, spoke briefly on the work of ACCA and it's plans and hopes for the future.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
WASILLA FAMILIES LEAVE FOR STATES

WASILLA-TWo Wasilla fam lilies, leaving for the states, said farewells to friends here this week.
 MT. and Mrs. George Venne and family plan to spend the winter in Oklahoma. They are now on their way Outside, driv- ing over the Alaska highway.
 MT. and Mrs. James Hilliard and family plan to make their home Outside. They also are making the trip to the states by car, driving over the Alaska High way.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
TB SEAL SALE

The annual T.B. Seal drive will get under way here next week. Palmer ladies in charge of the sale make the following announcements:
 Tt is again time for our an- nual Christmas Seal sale. We hope to get the seals out the first week in November, aim- ing to get the seals into every home. If we miss you, drop a card to Viola Thuma, Palmer, and seals will be sent on re- quest. This is your seal sale. We must all work together if we are to eliminate tubercu- losis."
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
FIRE ASSOCIATION
 HOLDS ANNUAL MEET

The annual meeting of the Fire Association will be held Tuesday, October 31, Al Hagen, chairman of the board, announced today.
 An election of officers for the coming year will be held at the meeting which will convene at 8 pm. at the Valley theatre.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
PAT GARTER STARTS NEW SUBDIVISION

WASILLA = Sub dividing of property at Lake Lucille was an nounced here this week by Pat Carter. Jim Baldwin, registered surveyor, is in charge of the sub division survey.
 A name for the new sub-divi- sion has not yet been chosen, MT. Carter said in making the an- nouncement, adding that he would welcome suggestions.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
LEGION LADIES DONATE $10 TO IRON LUNG

A contribution of $10 toward Operation Iron Lung was voted at the regular meeting October 19 of the American Legion Aux Hilary, officers announced today.
 The donation was forwarded to Anchorage where Operation Iron Lung" is now in progress.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27
Mrs. Alexander in Hospital

Mrs. Lilas Alexander, admitted to Valley Hospital for surgery late yesterday afternoon, was re- ported to be getting along very nicely today. Mrs. Alexander is with the Matanuska Valley Bank here in Palmer.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-10-27

Palmer High School
 a n nu al Halloween Carnival and Dance al sym al , p.m.. Oct. 2e.
Homer news., 1950-05-20

The teachers are also off to vac cations. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Peterson and Sammy left Thursday evening by plane for Idaho where they will attend the University there. They plan to return here in the fall.
 Mrs. Orvo1 Holmes and two children Jeff Thursday night for Haines to visit Mrs. Holmes family. Mir. Holmes left Friday for Dil1inghan to attend some business He will join his family later. lrs. L.c. Nythe plans to spend the sum iaer at her hone here as she hns done in past yeers.
Homer news., 1950-05-20

] S TaMIMG SPEAKS
 In talk last Monday before the anchorag1 Chamber of Commerce, It. Gen. Nathan F.
 Winning, commander in chief of Alaska. Il stated the defense of the Territory at
 this moment is as adequate as thnt of any other American area. "To say our defense is as strong as 1t should be-, would be ae erroneous as to say it is weak. It is developing sntisfa1 ctorily. Ee are getting in better shape ell the tine," General Twinine stated. proposed 2o3 million dollars for new construction in the territory in 1851 andI an annual expenditure of 100 million do1-I lars for q period of six years will inc1-I ude the construct ion and compl etion of troop barracks, rec reation facilities anal family quarters. Geaeral Twining pointed out approximat e1yI ?5 DOT cent of labor is hired locally andl 54 DOT cent of construct tion costs is spent in payroll checks.
 ***** SCHOOL OUT This has been a very busy week for the Homer School children and teachers. But all is over now school is out. Last Sunday The Baccaleureate Sermon was given at the Skywoy Theater. Mr. Larson delivered the Sermon. The program was started with the Processiono1 with Sherryl Gordon and Roger Bolton leading the eight} grade students and Joan Gordon and Dale l Sho1in leading the three Senior. graduat esl to their places. The Innvocotion was given by Mr. Johnston, followed by q duet "A Perfect Day" by Mrs. Harris Gordon anal Mrs. Carl Sho1in with Mrs. Tythe acc ompn- ming on the pinnc. "oh Beautiful Land" vas sung by the Christian Comunit ty' Churcl Choir. Mrs. Peterson of Anchor Point played piano solo, "King of Kingsr. Lr. Larsons address followed the Choir singing "Pi1ot Mo 0 Crac ious Saviorn. Mr.
Homer news., 1950-05-20
vis4 1z.se Uycas sc tils plan ;

Tuesdey evening comenc enent exerc isas for the Senior and Eighth grade clavs wasl held at the Skyway Theater. Mrs. Vythe played the Proc essional as Sherry Gordon and Roger Bolton led the Eighth grade to their places on the stage. Joan Gordon | and Dale Sho1in led the Senior gradual es. The 1nvoc ation was given by Mir. Larson The first public appearance of the Homer l Choral Society was we'll eceived. They sang "New World on It's Way" with Mrs Koeppa1 directing and Mrs. Kooppa1 occoa-l panying the group on the piano. Sclo, "The Day is Mine" twas sung by Mir. Cat ese "one Fl oct ing Hour" was sung by Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Sho1in, with Hrs. Wythe ! acc onpanist. Mr. Glenn Johnston deliverei the main address, "G Duotion". Mir. Peterson, Superint endent of the Honor School, pres ted the graduates. Mrs. Launey awarded the diploma to the SeniorP The Benediction, by Mir. Larson, prec eeded the Recessionol at the conclusion of the program.
 Senior graduates were Brant1ey Edens, Kenneth Lowney and Fred Evern. Eighth Grade graduates were Ne1da Wythe, Delcie Deitz, Natalie Deitz, Nancy Hew1 cit, Lena Titus, Katherine Evern, Jaro1d DeSylva, Leland Shelford, Robert Lofgren, Donald Oct and John ost.
 The Theater was beautifully decorated with huge baskets of lovely flowers, most of which were made by some of the local Mothers. Blue and silver was the color scheme.
 The school picnic, held last Monday, wns huge success. Most of the tovnsfolk turned outs
 ! The teachers are also off to vacations. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Peterson and Sammy left Thursday evening by plane for Idaho where they will attend the University there. They plan to return here in the fall.
, 1950-11-24

Inc 18th Annual Convention at
the church is growing in inspira'
ton and information as each ses-
sion appears. With Mrs. Ruby j.
James, president, conducting the
proceedings, the convention will
go down in church history as
n OF the most profitable in at
tenuance as Wen as finances.
heynaJor, Don L.. Crawford,
SPOKE tuesday evening on the
three basic institutions of society,
the home, school and church. The
brilliant business executive said
eff the church would Build From
Within, she must strive to become
Spiritually mature. Mrs. Anna
Quinsenberry presented the speak
er.
President Ruby J. James will de-
liver the annual message Wednes-
day evening. Music will be furnish
ed by the Mems Chorus.
Friday marks the closing busin-
ess with the election of officers
and final reports. Miss Ruby Jones
will cite the history of the church
and its prominent members.
, 1950-11-24
Tabernacle Church News

Rev. J. Welby Broaddus, pastor,
will deliver the convention sermon
at II A. M. Sunday. His subject
will be "On Building With God"
At $3.50 P. M. Sunday, the
children will present a special pro-
gram under the supervision of
Mrs. Alma V. Harris. AT a P. M.
a panel discussion will be held on
the theme: youth, Building the
Church From Within. Participant
ing will be Lawrence Smith, Lynn
James, Douglas Williams, Lois E.
Cannon, Dorothy Cooper and Thel-
ma HUMPHREYS.
At 6 P. M. the members of
talent will be presented in a pro-
gram conducted by Mrs. Roberta
| Coleman.
Monday, Nov. 27, an informal
reception will be held in the
social rooms for the members and
friends who will attend. There is
no admission charge.
Mrs. Friede Hairston, wife Of
DR.. Hairston, will report on "the
State of the nation. Mrs. Marge
Spooner will lead a brief recogni-
ton service honoring past officers
and new officers will be installed
by Rev. Richard P. Lewis.
Mrs. Hosa Farr of Bragg Place
has received the sad intelligence
of the death of her father, Lem
Vaughn in Faclot, S. C.. Mr.
Vaughn passed Tuesday and funer-
al arrangements are not completed.
Mrs. Jennie Brown of 14O3
Germantown St. entertained with
a luncheon last Friday in her
home. Guests present were: Mes
danes, Rubie Harrie, 81. L. Buck
man, LESSEE McCauley, Ella Major
and Hattie Berry.
, 1950-11-24

s ISL WF,
Love Before and I'll Know. Mr..
B. also steps in with a coupling of
seasonal offerings, Blue Xmas and
Lovely Shepherd for MGM.
Singer Bill Farrell, although
generally classified in the Eek
slime camp still maintains enough
individual style and vigor to re-
gister on the MGM label. Good
examples are his latest; Don't You
Know, Or Don't You Care. and
Love Locked Out.
, 1950-11-24
ON TO
CONFAB IN D

LUCKNOW, India. AMP Law
renee C. Burr, member Of the In
ternational Committee of YMCA's
North America, now serving with
the national movement in India,
was one among the Is American
delegates representing the United
States at the 18th Conference of
the Institute of Pacific Relations,
lust concluded here.
, 1950-11-24
Ex-Newsmun In
WeIfare Dept.

. NEW YORK-Delton J.. Brooks,
former news writer and war cor
respondent, COPIED one of the top
New York City Department of
Welfare posts. He is assistant to
Henry Nc arthy and will serve on
supervisory personnel problems.
A Gypsy and Puerto Rican de-
partment are under expansion in
order to alleviate the problems
caused in their case loads being
carried by DPM investigators.
, 1950-11-24
LOOK and LISTEN

The fabulous Nat (King) Coles
newest potential hit is his Capitol
Got to Getting, a tricky novelty,
backed by Time Out for Tears, a
commercial tear jerker. Then
Coles combined coupling with
Stan Kenton's band of Orange
Colored Sky is really riding high
while his seasonal offering Of
Frosty the Show Man and Little
Xmas Tree should hit a nice pace.
Talented Mel Torme is weighed
down by inferior material in a
Capitol of Say No More and A
Kiss To a Girl In Iowa A
beautiful new ballad Autumn
Leaves receives noteworthy at
tention on separate discs by singer
Joe Stafford, Autumn in New
Weson, No Other Love.
Billy Eckstine is spotlighted by
MGM records doing two new hits
from the Broadway show "Guys
and Dolls, I've Never Been in
, 1950-11-24
etter To The Editor

the publicity you have given our
side of the question, particularly
about the "scabs" who are making
it harder for us to get better
wages for all who work in Day
ton laundries. Thanks again for
the ~write-up, and please do all
you can to help us win this strike.
Mrs. Marguerite Byrd
, 1950-11-24

PHONE YOUR NEWS TIPS to
the Daily Express. 1907 German.
town street, by calling HEmlock
1915.
, 1950-11-24
DEAR EDITOR:

DEAR EDITOR:
l am writing this letter to
thank you for giving both sides
of the story of the laundry strike.
| am a worker at the Crystal
Laundry and have been out on
strike for better wages and work
ing conditions.
All the girls on strike appreciate
, 1950-11-24
Death Notice
Ned Green

Ned Green, 81, of 141 Kinnard
ave-, died M o d Y, Nov. goth.
at his residence after an illness
of one year. A native of Bristol,
Va, he had been a Dayton re-
sident 5 years. Services will be
conducted at 2 pm. Friday at Nc
Lin's funeral chapel the Rev. R..
R. Hagan officiating. Burial will
be in Greencastle cemetary. The
body may be viewed after 6 pm.
Wednesday. Survivors include a
sister, Mrs. Zozie Tillman and a
nephew, Ernest Smith, both of
Dayton.
George Jones, SIR.
George Jones, Sr., 50, of 213
Celina street, died Monday, Nov.
Goth. at the Montgomery County
Home. He had resided in Dayton
for 20 years and was retired as
a construction laborer. Services
will be held at 1 pm. Saturday
at McLin's chapel with Rev. J. L.
Dixon officiating. Burial in
Greencastle Cemetary. Body may
be viewed after 6 pm. Thursday.
Survivors; 3 sons, George Jr.,
Charles and Arthur.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-21
EXTENSION ON
MORTGAGES
Delaware Property Owners
Get Mortgage Financing
Needs Extended
BY LIFE INSURANCE co.

Delaware property owners hao
S34,354,000 of their mortgage II
nancing needs extended to them by
the life insurance companies of the
country at the start of this year
the Institute of Life Insurance re-
ports. These real estate loans COW
cred 4.610 individual mortgages in
the state.
This mortgage financing ex-
tended by the life companies has
been an important aid in helping
this state and the entire country
meet the acute housing and con-
struction need in the years which
followed World War II" the Insti-
tute commented Nationally, the
total funds loaned by U. S. life
companies to property owners in
the U. S. under mortgages nearly
doubled in the four years and stood
at $12,764, $4,000 on 1854, ,440
mortgages at the start of this
year. That was a net increase of
well over Sc billion in the four
years. And of this aggregate,
over three-fifths was, on housing.
Some 85 per cent of the total num-
Der of mortgages was for housing,
in large part relatively small value
individual homes"
OF the total mortgages out
standing in this state with the life
companies at the start of the year,
$10,974, 900 was on 1,47O non-farm
FILA insured homes; S9,302, 900
was on 1870 non-farm mortgages
guaranteed by the Veterans Ad-
ministration and $14,078,000 was
on 1,610 other properties. The lat
ter included farms, urban housing
directly financed by the companies
and commercial properties.
Nationally, the life companies of
this country showed $1131 ,050, 900
extended under 15O,85O farm mort
cages; S3,449,519,0oO under 497,-
200 non-farm FIA mortgages;
81, ,222, ,8O6, 900 under 259,27O non
farm VA. mortgages; and S6,961,- y
Smyrna times., 1950-09-21

too, for principals and administra-
tors in that a working knowledge
of reorganization principles is bas-
ic to the development of a sound
program of education and to good
administration. Parents and lay
men, seeking the best possible ed
ucation for the youth of the state,
will find an opportunity to secure
the broad background necessary 70
understand the problem and to
assist in the implementation of a
reorganization program"
Smyrna times., 1950-09-21

495,OO under 457,030 other nom
farm mortgages.
In addition to the real estate
loans on these us. properties, the
life companies of the country had
an additional 1920 mortgages in
Canada and other areas where
they do business, representing
loans of $129, ,3S5,OOO. The aggre-
gate mortgage investment of the
life companies at the start of the
year was S12,s94, ,255, 900 on $780,
700 mortgages, an average of
$9,340.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-21

rectly relates the activities in the
classroom with the broader goals
of public education. 1t will include
an evaluation of the improvements
in instruction that accure from a
reorganization of administrative
units. The course is important,
Smyrna times., 1950-09-21

of public education today, will be
of great value in the clarification
of reorganization tissues which are
frequently presented to educators
and laymen in Delaware.
The course is particularly i'm
portant to teachers in that it di-
Smyrna times., 1950-09-21
PLAN PROGRAM
FOR Is WEEKS
DIR. Robert c. Stewart, Direc.
tor of Research in Public
Instruction, Will Instruct
PARENTS ARE INVITED

DR.. Robert c. Stewart, director
of research and publications for
the State Department of Public
Instruction, will take "School Dis
trict Reorganization in Delaware"
as a theme of semilar course in
current educational problems, for
which he will be the instructor at
the University of Delaware this
fall.
To be conducted at Robinson
Hall, Newark, on Saturday morn
ings beginning September 80, the
course ed 5O9) will carry credit
toward either undergraduate or
graduate degrees. Parents and
iaymen in education, as well as
teachers, are invited to take the
course, DR.. Stewart said.
A study of reorganization prin-
ciples and procedures, legal as
poets of the problem criteria, the
educational program, experiences
of Delaware and other states, and
the reorganization program in
Delaware will be included in the
course, according to DR.. Stewart.
Visiting consultants will partici-
pate in the 15-week program.
Dr. William o. Penrose, dean of
the School of Education at the I'm
iversity of Delaware, commented
that: "The course, emphasizing
one of the more pressing problems
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