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Valdez news., 1950-12-08
Native SchooIrooms
 Considered as Means To Relieve Crowding

Over-croWded conditions at the school and emergency measures to supply additional facilities were discussed at a special meet ing called by the Valdez school board December l at the home of Miss Helen Long. The immediate purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways and means of ac- commodating new pupils who are being enrolled at the Valdez school daily.
 There is not one extra seat in grades three and four" school board members said at the meet ing, explaining that other grades are in the same condition. A re- port on the inspection of the Ma tive school building was given with estimates made that at a cost of $2000 for both rooms, two schoolrooms could be provided for the use of Valdez school. Other suggestions to alleviate the crowded conditions were also made which will be submitted to the City Council to study along with the proposed use ot the na- tive school building.
 we must do something now to take care of our boys and girls and we must also arrange for proper living quarters for new teachers who will be coming here within the netx few months" Mrs. Mabel Johns, School board president, said in addressing the meeting.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
Recreation Schedule Offers Full Week of Entertainment Here

In contrast to this summer when there was not much enter tainment offered for children and teen-agers of Valdez, there is now a full schedule of planned recreation for the young folk that takes in every day of the week.
 On Mondays, the teen-agers of the community from 14 to 19 years of age, and their invited guests have a dance at the Eagles hall. The dance is from 8 pm. to II pm. with refreshments of sandwiches and cokes served.
 Roller skating from 7:30 pm. to 9:30 pm. is on the program for Tuesday and on Wednesday there is a two-hour show which starts at 8 pm. Basketball is the at traction for Thursday starting at 7:30 pm. with games between the high and grade school stu dents as to date no town teams have been formed. On Friday there is roller skating again at the usual time and shows are also Nscheduled for Saturday and Sun day. Church services for adults and young folk are also held both morning and evening on Sunday.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
MOTHERS MEET TO
 DISCUSS PROJECTS

Mothers of first and second grade children met this week to get acquainted and to discuss plans for future projects for the children. The meetings were held November 29 and December 1 in the Home Economics room at Valdez school. Miss Ruth Foy, superintendent of the school, gave an interesting talk and led in the discussion of problems presented by the mothers. Plans were made for a similar meeting to be held in January.
 In attendance at the meeting of first grade mothers were Mrs. Esther Peterson, Mrs. Louise Segerquist, Mrs. Mary Jo Clark, Mrs. Angeline Brown, Mrs. Ralph Smart. Mothers attending the sec ond grade meeting were Mrs. Wanda Sontag, Mrs. Jan McElroy, Mrs. Jean Matthews, Mrs. Bill Took, Mrs. Betty Derringer, Mrs. Ruth Erdman, Mrs. Jeannette Huddleston, Mrs. Mary Archer, Mrs. Douglas Stewart, Mrs. Phoebe Johnson.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
Power Shortage halts Work on Installation Of New Dial Phones

Work on the new automatic dial telephone system now being installed at Valdez has been at a standstill recently. The work on the new telephone system has been temporarily postponed due to work and time involved in raising the electric power supply for the city, according to Owen Meals, owner and manager of the system.
 An influx of new residents here with the resulting increased de- mands on the power plant has caused an overlooking on the lines and created an emergency due to shortage of power, MT. Means explained. He is also own CT of the light plant at Valdez. The situation has already been greatly improved in sections of the town, due to conversion to heavier duty wires, MT. Means explained.
 The new dial phones for Valdez will, for the first time since 1915, bring a complete telephone sys- tenn to the city. Since the de- cline and removal of the original phone system of the gold boom and transportation days and be- fore the modern trucking boom, there was a "kind of a system" , as old-timers will say. There were phones of private system con- meeting the docks with the Alaska Steamship office, the hospital and places of business were plugged in. The new system will be com pletely modern.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
School Board Brings Proposals To City Council
VuIdezdns Also Thought Meteor Was 'Russiun Missile

Residents of Valdez who wit messed the strange phenomenon Thursday night that illumined Alaskan skies for a radius of hun dreds of miles had the same reac- ton here that has been reported from most everywhere else. They thought it was a guided missel from Russia, or perhaps an atom bomb.
 Several residents attending the basektbau game when the flash occurred shortly before 8 pm. said they thought it was lightning in the sky. Miss Ruth Foy, super intendent of the school, said that she saw it and that it lit up the sky with a greenish overglow in several places, lasting for several seconds"
 Valdez people also rushed to their radios to be treasured that "it was believed to be meteor and that there was no danger"
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
MARINERS CHARTS MAY BE OBTAINED
 FROM MRS. WHEELER

Mariners charts of Alaska, de- scribed as South coast No. 8517, Prince William Sound, western part, September, 1850, scale l:80,OOO, size 30 inches by 45 inches, are now available, with Mrs. Clara Wheeler announcing this week that she can supply the charts. They are priced at 75 cents each, according to the an- nouncement.
 Extensive Photographic data has been added in the previously unsurveyed areas of Blackstone, Cochrane and Kings Bay, Port Wells and Port Nellie Juan from recent surveys executed by the Coast and Geodetic Survey. The topographic detail has been ex. tensively revised from Corps of Engineers quadrangles.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
2H2 Foot Snowfall Is Welcomed as Relief
 From High Winds Here

A snowfall of two and one-half feet was recorded at Valdez on Monday of this week. The heavi- est fall was during the night and early morning. Valdezans vel comed the snow as it not only wrapped the city in its beautiful winter mantle but it also brought relief from the cold winds.
 Winds have been buffeting the city for weeks, harassing citizens in their tightly-buttoned over coats and also causing consider able damage. A large cottonwood tree and a garage were blown down. On one occasion a high wind picked up a 100-pound bale of insulation and hurled it off the dock into the water.
 On December 5, longshoremen made their way through the deep snow to the docks as two boats pulled into the port of Valdez, carrying $40 tons of freight. The "Nadina" was loaded with 120 tons and the North Beacon" with 220 tons to be unloaded at the port.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
NEW YOUNG PEOPLES GROUP FORMED HERE

A young peoples group to in- clude everyone between the ages of 13 and 38 was recently formed here. Following the Thursday night basketball game last week teen-agers gathered at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Teeter for a chili feast. Plans for the formation of the new group were discussed and an advisory board was elected. Social gatherings in- cluding snow picnics and other recreation and regular church ac- tivities will be on the new groups program.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
Mrs. Elmer White Is Hostess for
 Thursday Club Meet

Mrs. Elmer White was hostess at the regular weekly meeting of the Thursday Club last week. Following the tallying of scores for the evening of canasta and pinochle games, delicious refresh ments were served by the hostess,
 Attending the club meeting were Mesdames Larry Parker, Raymond Huddleston, B. D. Stewart IT,, Lyle Johnston, Lou Taylor, Sid Moore Harold, Jor- genson, William McIllroy, George and James McGarry.
 Hostess for this weeks meeting will be Mrs. E. R. Alexander.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
S25O Collected in Annual T.B. Sale

The annual Tuberculosis Seal Sale has met with a very gener- ous response at Valdez with a total of $250 collected, it was re- ported this week. Approximately 90 replies enclosing money for the seals have been returned from 194 letters sent out by the committee. The committee met recently to type, fold and seal the letters, which were sent to mer- chants and townspeople of Val deg. Placards were placed in win dows and film was also shown at the theatre to help promote the sale.
 Chairman of the committee is Mrs. E. R. Alexander. She is as sisted by the Mesdames Lyle Johnson, Mary Jo Brown, Jack Antritter, Miss Ruth Foy, Mrs. Bill McIllroy, Mrs. Jim McGary, and Mrs. Jess O'Dell.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
Civic Club Meeting Set for January 2

When the next meeting of the Civic Club is held, the New Year will have arrived as January 2 is the date for the next regular session of the club. At the Mo- vember meeting, held at the home of Mrs. Kathryn Fawcett, a pro- gram of music was enjoyed. Songs were offered by the three Baker sisters, Marlene, Darlene and Charlene. The young ladies were accompanied by their moth CT, Mrs. John Baker, at the piano.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
YuIetide Plans for Valdez Include
 Special Christmas Music Programs

of Valdez who love music and love to sing. The public is cor dially invited to attend and there is no admission fee.
 On Sunday evening, December 24, a Christmas program will be presented at the Valdez Chapel. included on the program as spe- cial feature will be a 32-voice junior choir as well as the 18- voice adult choir. Instrumental and vocal numbers as well as recitations will also compose the program.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08

Yuletide plans for Valdez call for several Christmas programs, including special music, when songs which everyone enjoys dur ing the Happy Holiday season will be offered. A Christmas can tata, "A Child Is Born," by Noel Benson, will be presented Sunday, December IT, at 8 pm, at the school auditorium. The chorus, which has been practicing for weeks under the direction of Mrs. Jeanette Huddleston on the beau tiful music, is composed of folk
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
WINTER BASKETBALL SEASON GOES INTO
 FULL SWING HERE

Basketball season at Valdez is now going into full stride for the winter with the High School team practicing for big games ahead, the organization of town teams who hope to be challenged by other towns this year, and the grade school teams hard at work too.
 Lettermen on the High School team this year are Rodger Beals, Dean Thatcher, Jimmy Seger- quist, and John Streigel. New members on the team are John Schultz, Larry Anderson, Lloyd Weeks. Buck Stout is coach for the team, which to date has not chosen a captain.
 Two grade school teams, the Cubs and the Tigers, met for the first game of the season on Mo- vember 30. The lineup for the Tigers was Delbert Terrier, Jerry Phillips, Pat Conn, Edward and Larry Seavers. Cubs lineup was Mark Weller, Russell Shaw, David Hancock, Jerry Took and John Faudskar. The Tigers took the game with a score of 5 to 2. Larry Sewers was high man for the Tigers with 3 points. Jerry Phil lips of the Tigers, and John Faud- skar of the Cubs, tied with scores of two points each. There were no fouls during the game.
 The second game and featured on the card was between the High School boys and girls, the Reds and Whites with the Whites fighting for a win of 38 to 37.
 Dean Thatcher scored high points for the Whites with 16. He was closely followed by Roger Beals with a score of IA. For the Reds John Schultz had a high score of 18 with Jimmy Segerquist coming in second with IS points.
 Attendance at the game was disappointing as few spectators turned out. The teams need SUD- port; there is nothing more eff cient as a morale builder than a good attendance at any perform ance. The school teams are hop ing that the townspeople will give them that support, according to the encouragement.
Valdez news., 1950-12-08
VISITS FROM ANCHORAGE

Paul Jurest, a cook from An chorage, has been a visitor here. MT. Jurest planned to return to Anchorage as soon as the weather cleared enough for the trip there.
Evening star., 1950-07-12

lands. You'll fall in love with hel
separates, particularly her blouse
of heavy white cotton in tiny
ribbed and illusion pleating-that
we'll go on record as saying will
be the blouse hit of the year.
There is a great feeling of lux.
ury in the clothes of 10 COPE.
LAND OF PATTUILO much USE
of the party fabrics such as taf-
feta, satin, velvet, and lace. She
gives a newness to the short eve.
ming dress. No longer is it g
question of short or long. tt.
become an "and/or" kind of thing
Due to her idea of adding a sep.
arate overskirt in the length die.
tated by the formal occasion. Sht
does a neat job of taking many
plaids and f1annels out of the
country" class and putting then
into a slick "city" category by
adding elegant and grand touches
of velvet on collars and cuffs. Such
a Transformation is also apparent
in a brown flannel suit with an
ermine, no less. gilet. She dose
not feel all skirts must be slim
or all full variety must
be on the fashion scene at all
times. The little black" always
thought of in terms of dress, had
its death knen sounded when she
said that through the years it's
been changing into a "little black
suit" When they look like hers,
full of dash and chic-well go
along with that!
ANTHONY BLOTTA has little
of the glittering embroidery with
which one usually associates his
designing name. Though his COL
lection is underplayed in that re-
spect-it is impressive in it's un-
reinstatement. A new signature
note with his suits (Which have
brought him lasting fame) are the
large chiffon squares trimmed
with the tweed of the suit. Lin
ings in his coats are of vivid col
ors and beautiful fabrics. "Turn
it inside out" is a good enough
statement for many of the fash
ions this year. They're that eff
fective on all counts. The boxy
Jacket with the sheath dress with
the squared low-cut neckline and
backline is from this house. De-
ceiving are the simple dark wool
clutch" coats worn over dresses
that are "razzle-dazzle" evening
specials. One spangled gold crea-
ton with "tank top" would be
a natural for a Charleston con-
test entrant-if she could afford
it! The use of dull and shiny tex
lures together also well done here
IN collar and cuff interest. Much
long haired fur d. fox variety
used fof muffs by a great many
designers. Mr.. Blotta uses black
fox for one cuff on a black box
coat-that's right, one cuff-for
a sensational looking fashion.
Evening star., 1950-07-12

NEW YORK, July 11.-It's been
D. long time since we've been so
impressed with the 'boys" on
Seventh avenue who are RESPONSE
BILE for the fashions which find
their way to women all over the
world.
Clothes are making sense, not
nonsense, this year. We're really
impressed with their complete
finished" look.
Brought out in the opening
forum for the fashion editors was
the fact that though these clothes
have been "in work" for the past
month, prior to being shipped ano
readied for the consumers shop
ping "foray," designers apparently
felt the vibrations of the tense
times now with us, and, as in the
past, have seen to 1t to provide
clothes that possess a great '.pick
up" quality.
The main appearance of these
fashions for fall and winter is slim
but not sparse. There is much
movement going on around, above
md below the line. There are
bverSkirts, side panels and hidden
pleatS that open up for easy walk
ng. Many tops are strapless,
others have tiny straps, but the
lhoulder- o-shoulder cut will prob
IDLY be very much to your liking.
Horseshoe necklines are filled in
with everything from lace to
broadtail for still other top inter-
st on a slim base.
"All that glitters may well be
rou'' could be a theme song where
Iome designs are concerned. If
The sparkle plenty" isn't already
bn the costume it may be there
through your own sixth" sense
IF chic. Buttons glitter gaily on
tweed suit. The bodice of a
aress may be heavily encrusted
with jewelled embroidery. =. An
entire skirt of a short evening
lress will blind you with it's bril-
liant. stones or you yourself
will add cascading and glittering
pin to decorate your plain and yet
elegant costume.
To, get to specific collections:
TINA LESER'S for EDWIN H.
FOREMAN. She has achieved a
Humorous and yet sensible look
IN her collection which is en-
Eirely Spanish in it's inspiration.
From the land of the dark and
6ashing eyed Senoritas, bull
lighters. and the wild flamenco
dancers-she has culled the finest
fashion points and incorporated
them into fashions that can look
"at home" in a Georgetown
dwelling as much as they would
In Spain. She is creative in her
own right yet capable of
adapting the inspiration that
turks in the folk art of other
Evening star., 1950-07-12

, MONTE-SANO AND PRUZAN
have seen to it that any woman
who wants to set the fashion world
on fire with a coat or suit this
season (and coats are really high
fashion) can do so. They claim
there is little demand for fur
trimmed suits or coats. though
they show few. Much in evi-
dence here are intricately pat
termed tweeds. checks, stripes and
feather weight Lintons (after
many women complained that
they loved wearing them but they
were SO heavy) and a new loopy
wool inspired by the French
poodle. Surface interest in head
line stuff for fall and winter, we'll
add, especially when done in bril-
liant jewel colors or the new bark
brown" (Which we forgot to ask
was the tree or dog Variety.
Lengths of coats are important
this season. They are featuring
great many 7a lengths (no hem
line worry at all wear what
you like) and the short almost
jacket length designs. Many coats
will be fur lined this season and
look for matching three-piece
suits with the coat made up in a
wonderful fleece dyed to match
the suit underneath. The "re-
Iversibles" are also important "1ook
out" items.
MAURICE RENTNER'S suits
remain about the same-that's all
right SO long as they continue to
depend on good line. fine woolens
and vivid colors to put them over.
His scissor skirt" is new twist
not only Of fabric but in design.
Easy to walk in and new looking
treatment for the front of dress.
The evening group which was not
so much daring as it was dra-
matte was marked with gowns of
nylon tulle, chiffon embroidered
with crystal beads and highlighted
by one with little mink arm bands
attached to the dress.
A few of the decolletages did
seem to defy even breathing. His
side-swept profile line in mauy
afternoon dresses is achieved with
little bulk and is q good enough
break to the monotony of the
vertical" line. But the dress we
got the biggest charge out of was
one of black lace over net whose
bodice was apparently staying up
minus straps. pins, or what have
you. Our reaction was one of
complete wonderment-'til we
saw the reassuring flesh colored
net at the top of the neckline.
Evening star., 1950-07-12
THE EVENING STAR Washington D. C.. B.
WEDNESDAY.

a pot filled with water and set to
boil. Skim thoroughly, then add l
pound of fresh okra (parboiled) /
leek, 2 carrots. | bayleaf, stalk
of celery, and l medium sized
onion previously Drowned in butter.
Evening star., 1950-07-12

Let all simmer for 8 hours, then
season with a few drops of Wor-
cestershire sauce, and salt and
pepper. Strain, and serve with
small pieces of cooked okra float
ing In the plate.
Evening star., 1950-07-12
'Gombo Clair

A famous chef in New York has
given us the recipe for his "Gombo
Clair" or clear gumbo. which does
not call for the use of the some
times troublesome file powder.
Put a small fowl, " pound of
beef, and / smoked hambone into
Evening star., 1950-07-12

Add finely grated onion, finely
diced green pepper and pimiento
TO creamed f1nnan haddie for q
oe!lclous flavor. Serve in nests of
Well-seasoned, creamy mashed DO
tatoes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-06-08
Against SOcialized Medicine

The Chamber of Commerce board
of directors was assured by Senator
Herbert r. O'Conor of his support in
the Chambers stand against social
lied medicine, it was announced Mon
day at a meeting of the board men,
bers. A letter from Senator O'Conor
was read affirming his views.
A favorable report was made con-
corning the Community Bargain days,
sponsored by the Chamber and plans
were made for Dollar Days event
later in the summer.
Charles II. McIntire, head of the
publicity committee, announced a
slogan contest for shopping in Oak
land, with details to be announced.
Charles l.. Briner, secretary, said
the radio spot announcements over a
Clarksburg station apparently had
paid off, with a number of inquiries
for cottages on the Lake. One honey
incoming couple were able to obtain a
cottage through this method, and
Briner said a number of other in
quiries had been received.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-06-08
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NM~EY6S AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH
PREPARED 6Y
JNDATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTI

saving calves. Even on farms having
a long history of high calf mortality,
veterinarians and herdsmen have
worked out housing systems which
have brought a marked decline in the
number of calf deaths.
In avoiding sick and dead calves
a little prevention is ever SO much
better than attempts at salvaging
animals already sick. Before the
next calf crop is due, the farmer
should survey his calf nursery. He
should be sure that the calf quarters
are sanitary, well ventilated and with
access to sunlight.
All newborn calves should get the
colostrum, or first milk, but should
not be overfed
Colostrlm is highly fortified with
vitamins and minerals. 1t was de-
signed by nature to give young
animals the best possible start in
life. Ordinary milk cannot take its
place.
If previous losses from scours or
pneumonia have occurred, it may be
a wise caution to have serum given
to each newborn calf. If any calves
scour or breathe heavily, a veterinar-
ian should be called promptly, as
these are signs that denote real
danger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-06-08
On Guard With
Company c
12lst Engineer Co Battalion
MD. NATIONAL GUARD

The entire company will go to
Camp Dawson this Sunday to fire on
the range. The trip is on voluntary
basis but all men have volunteered to
go. BY firing at Camp Dawson we
will not have to fire on the range at
Camp Pickett during summer en-
campment. The men who attain the
highest score on the range this Sun
day will be awarded a trophy donated
by Donald Helbig.
Stanley l.. Bittinger and Richard
Livengood were sworn in last night
for three year terms.
On Sunday June IS, the company
will build bridge some where near
Oakland. After being built it will be
torn down and sent to another COM
pany.
Saturday July 8, we will leave for
summer camp at Camp Pickett, Va,
which will last for Is days. The
training schedule has been received
from Battalion Headquarters and it
shows that our time will be fully
occupied for the entire Is days.
Each member of the company re-
ceived identification cards last night
which show that we are members of
the National Guard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-06-08
Notice to
General Contractors

Sealed bids will be received by the
Oakland Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc, Oakland, Maryland, for the con
struction of new Fire House to lie
built on Third Street, Oakland, Mary
land.
Bids will be received any time up TO
7:30 p. M, EST, Thursday, June %,
1850, at the present Oakland Volun-
teer Fire Department., Inc. Fire
House, or bids may be turned in to
Mr.. A. G.. Gortner, President, AZ Sec
ond Street, Oakland, Maryland.
Plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned from Mr. A. g. Gortner, Prcsi-
dent, AZ Second Street, Oakland,
Maryland, or from Altman and Alt
man, Architects, Craig & Derrick
Streets, Uniontown. Pennsylvania, on
or after June 8, 1850.
The Owner reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids
OAKLAND VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC,
A. G.. Gortner, President
Percy Thayer, Secretary
Altman and Altman, Architects
Craig & Derrick Streets
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
ADV. 15-3t.