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Valley frontiersman., 1951-02-23
HOMER TO HAVE PHONES

Homer High of San Francisco, who is planning on installing a telephone system at Homer, says he has obtained a North Electric automatic switchboard of 200-line capacity together with 150 sub scriber telephone sets. If arrange ments can be made for him to use HEA poles for his line, he expects to move to Homer in May and start work on installation of his telephone system, he added.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-02-23
Wage StahiIization
 information Available Al Juneau Office

JUNEAU - The office of the U. S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divisions at Juneau has been des- ignated by Cyrus S. Ching, na- tional wage stabilization board chairman, as the central wage stabilization international point for Alaska. The Juneau office will answer questions regarding the national wage stabilization program as they apply to the Ter ritory.
 Leonard E. Evans, territorial representative of the Department, said here today that he has a supply of wage stabilization or ders already issued by the na- tional board.
 Officials of companies and unions in the territory are urged by Evans to send their inquiries to the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divisions, U. s. Depart ment of Labor, Box 1030, Juneau, Alaska.
 "This office is prepared to SUD- ply answers to inquiries dealing with all the wage stabilizatlon regulations issued since the freeze became effective January 25," Evans said "As fast as addl- tional policies, regulations and procedures are worked out in Washington, the information will be passed on immediately to my office in Juneau"
Valley frontiersman., 1951-02-23
pr. Neil W. HosIey
 Named Dean of Faculty Al University of Alaska

After studying the qualified tions of some 53 candidates, the Board of Regents of the Univer- sity announce the appointment of pr. Neil w. Hosley to be dean of the faculty, effective at the end of the academic year 1950-51, on July l.
 Born in upper New York State in 1901, Dr. Hosley graduated from Syracuse University in 1924 majoring in forestry. He received his masters degree in Forestry from Harvard in 1925 where he was forest assistant at the liar yard forest from 1925 to 1930 During the nineteen thirties he was an instructor in forestry at Harvard. During 1934-35 he held the Charles Lathrop Pack Eel lowship at the University of Michigan where he received his Ph.D. in Wildlife management in 1888. He then went to the Uni versity of Connecticut where he became assistant professor of for estry and wildlife management, and subsequently, head of the de- partment, a post he held until 1946. In that year he became biologist in charge of wildlife in- vestigation of public lands for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and in March of 1850 he was appointed to be head of the wildlife research unit and the courses in wildlife management and conservation taught at the University of Alaska.
 Two Great Deans
 Commenting upon the appoint ment, President Moore said: "The work of the faculty and life of the students they teach at the college or university, revolve around the dean. There have been two great deans in the history of the Uni versity of Alaska: Dean Paddy, who first developed its School of Mines; and then some years later, Dean Duckering, who brought the Engineering School of the Uni versity to its present position of Although a good dean like a good president does not favor his own personal field, but aids the work of all depart ments of the University, never theless, one cannot help but be
Valley frontiersman., 1951-02-23

gratified that during these years in which game and fisheries are so important to the economy ot Alaska, and forestry likely to be to, that our new dean comes to us with personal background strong in those two fields" Dr. Moore also said,- At this time of transition of faculty leadership from Dean Duckering to Dr. Hos ley, the University would like to thank Dr. Minnie E. Wells, who has so ably carried the duties of Dean Duckering which fell to her as acting dean upon his death"
Valley frontiersman., 1951-02-23

Mrs. Al Hagen was scheduled to leave for the states today by plane. She has been called to Ia coma, Wn., due to the critical ill- ness of her mother.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-02-23
All in the Days Work

All m the Days Work
 By a Valley Cook . Oh that 1 could cook what the
 customers like Or know what the customers
 want. The species are queasy and it is not easy To please both the heavy and gaunt. My day starts quite early when most folks are surly Until their first coffee they've had "The toast is too brown on one side" they frown, And the mush is too mushy," " they add. "A cannibal sand" up with a
 "ham and," Fry two over hard and a stack. That's simple enough but the
 going gets tough, The next customer has the
 knack Egg sandwich, and look! you go tell that cook I don't want no grease running out. A slice of tomato, and hold the potato. The gravy is sour, no doubt" Crab salad, dry toast, spare ribe and pot roast, Lean on the spare ribs, "Oh
 dear Rib medium rare, only we'll by a hair. I'm sorry, it can't happen here. I'm tearing my hair-they don't seen to care And here comes the classic, she hollerS: Egg salad sand, with no mayon- naise and Some hot cakes the same size as dollars" A waffle with bacon-my po'
 head is achin'- A B, L & T and two chilis, A big slice of raw that some boob wants to chaW .. With his donuts-it gives me the Willies. Some day I'll retire, and not go near a fire Except to get warm, and my cooking I'll do in my dreams, just cooking up schemes To harass other cooks-are they looking.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Mrs. Katheryn Wilson

Voting incorporation for Pal mer does not make it into a first class city.
 This is only the beginning of years of careful planning. The new City Council will have a great responsibility as we'll as a privilege in making such plans. There are few things we shall need very soon for the comfort, health and safety of our residents. There will be other things to plan for in the future. These can be had only after the necessities are paid for, perhaps years from now. We each have the same idea in mind to get the most for every tax dollar. This can only be ac- accomplished by looking at each project critically.
 There are many residents of Palmer who are capable of giV- ing excellent advice and help from having had a background of technical training as well as experience in city planning. The advice and cooperation of these people should be earnestly sought by the new council.
 We want our city to be heal thy, safe and beautiful place to raise our young people.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Oliver Onkka

l have made Palmer my home for Is years; have owned proper ty for 13 years. Thus I have an interest in the community and in community affairs. I believe the streets are as important as water, two of our gravest problems, and that streets should be improved if funds are available. The street problems affect every business concern, driver and pedestrian. Streets should be one of the first things, we consider.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Mrs. Betty Mears

If the town becomes a city, and the voters elect me, I shall do all in my power =.
 l. To cooperate with those others who will serve on the council;
 2. To establish an ample water supply this summer or as hu- manly possible;
 3. To solicit advice from other Alaskan city council members who may be able to assist us;
 4. To always be available to anyone interested in specific problems;
 5. To make every effort to make the newly formed city good place to live.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Al V. Hagen

II years in the Palmer Area. owner-operator of Valley Theatre. Member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Organizer and the first president of the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce. Organiz- CT of the Matanuska Valley Fire Assn. and it's chairman for four straight years. Chairman of the 1850 successful Colony Day Pro- granme". Secretary Matanuska Valley Fair Assn. Headed the Palmer Merchants Christmas par ty for all Valley Children for the last four years. Promoted Alaska's s only FREE Trailer Court here in Palmer to promote good will and business for Palmer Instrumental in getting an interpretation chang ed so that AHA and FILA Funds would be available for construc- ton of homes and buildings in the Palmer area. Will continue to work for Civic good and Improve ments.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06

4. Stressing the National build ing code to reduce fire haz- ards and lower fire insurance premiums.
 5. Improvements of streets by drainage and filling.
 I am in favor of any civic inn provements possible, within our means and feel we should work and plan together for the time when we can have a municipal building with recreation facilities so we will have no problem of juvenile delinquency.
 At present, we must make haste slowly" but lets make Pal mer a better place to live.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Matthew Perkins

l have lived 12 years in Palmer, have been in business a number of years, and own property, both home and commercial. Palmer is like a babe in arms. We will have to crawl before we can walk. We must do things as we can. We can't go in over. our heads. We must take first steps first, and the others as we are able. That's what I'll work for. Let's vote April 10 and make a city of Palmer.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Ray Lancaster

As a property owner l am inter ested in the growth and develop ment of the town as a whole by:
 l. An adequate water and sew CT system. This is must if the town is to survive and should be planned with due considera- tion for development of future industry, growth of population and fire protection.
 2. The necessary police force with authority to maintain law and order.
 3. Development of a good vol unteer fire department by a pro- gram to interest and train young CT volunteers in fire prevention, use and care of fire fighting equipment, and methods of fire fighting.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
C. A. "CHET" Sandvik

Property owner in town area. Partner in Sandvik & Roark con- tracting firm Presently engaged in completing contracts for build ings in Palmer. Have been 25 years in the building business. Was formerly on the hospital board, and for 2 years was pres ident of the Carpenters Local.
 Iwould like to see some sort of inspection on buildings SO buyer could be sure of what he is get ing. Palmer needs a uniform building code. We will have to take it bit easy, sort of middle of the road. We have no certainty as to what our revenue will be. We don't know yet what we can do because we don't know yet what We can spend. Adequate water should be one of our first considerations.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06

and half years climaxed as a general staff officer with 102d Infantry Division in Europe. Status in community: Federal employe, under Hatch act regula- tions. Own property in North Palmer, Smith Addition.
 Qualifications Cor lack of them) :: Have held no previous community elective office. Am somewhat fa- miliar with municipal problems, particularly of water supply, con- fronting the proposed town of Palmer. Feel that all citizens in the proposed town must share in civic affairs and that all groups and business enterprises must cooperate to insure mutually satisfactory solutions to community problems.
 Most pressing problems con- fronting the community which will require attention in the order listed are: 1.-Water supply for sanitation and fire protection. g. Schools. 3-Law and order. 4- Communications Telephones and roads). 5-Long range city plann- ing.
 We cannot expect to solve all or even any one of these problems in single year. The accomplish ments of the town council shall and undoubtedly will reflect the desires and needs of the majority in the community.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Lloyd w. Severns

l have lived in Alaska 6 years and 3 of them in Palmer. I own my own home here and have built new building to house my business which is the Severns Cabinet Shop. That making me a taxpayer, feel I can serve the community in an economical way, growing but yet keeping within our ability to pay. Your support will be appreciated.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Robert Bob" Peterson

Have lived in Palmer since 1946. 1 came from Spokane, Wash. then served years in the Air Corps.
 Frankly, I am against incor- poration. But if incorporation carries, I believe the city admin istration must be handled on a strictly business basis and with in a reasonable budget, and I would like to see practical, un- prejudiced, fair-minded repre- sentatives on the council. I make no promises because I do not know what will confront us nor what the cost will be. But I will treat each problem fairly and open-mindedly.
 As business man and property owner (owner of the Palmer Bar and of my own home) I will apply business methods to city govern ment. We cannot do everything at once. We should keep within
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Carl Meier

1 am not going to promise to secure anything for the people and community of Palmer, but I will do everything in my power to bring to the top those things which will be of a benefit to us and our surroundings.
 My back history is very similar and well known to many of the Valley townspeople. am an or iginal colonist arriving in the Matanuska Valley in 1885. 1 have seen all the turmoil through which it took for this town to be- come it's present size. In the past I have experienced the beginning of the Corporation, getting the colonist settled and started. Later the organization of the Coop which started the rapid growth of this Community.
 am now a business man living within the incorporated area of this town. My future intentions are to stay in the community, grow with it and help it grow. Be of any service I can to build it up. My children also have been a step in the growth of the com munity. When my time to quit comes it will be a pleasure to them to continue my work.
 If I am elected by you" the peaple, it will be an honor to be of service to you.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
John L. Sullivan

Due to serious illness. John '. Sullivan was unable to prepare {. written statement. However, ne is we'll known as an extensive property owner in Palmer and other areas, He has stated repeat adly that if cleo ed, he will do everything possible within official
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Allan Fl. Mick

Born: Chicago, 1912. Schooling:
 BS Michigan State College 1885, Ph.D. same, 1947. Position before coming to Alaska: Associate pro- Head, soil science department, lessor of soil science Michigan State College. Present position: Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station. Military experience: four
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Frank Brown

I have lived in Alaska 10 years; in Palmer 5 years. I've built a business here and am expanding that business because I believe in the future of this area. If elected to the city council I will work for the interests of the community as a whole We'll have our differ ences and our problems but if we work together for a better city we can make it that.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Steve Ward

I've lived 36 years in Alaska, 8 years in Palmer, and am owner of the Ward Bldg. l want to work for what's the best for this com munity. Am a member of the Moose Lodge, and was one of the original group setting up the Matanuska Fire Assn. on whose board l have served years.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06

a balanced budget. We should consider Palmer and it's needs as a whole. I believe we have in Palmer the making of a great community if we work together with common sense.
 consent. b.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Al Kinq

If Palmer elects to incorporate and I am chosen one of the Coun- cil, all I can say is that l stand firmly against any Sales Tax, and will do my utmost for a fair and economical administration as within my power.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Unemployment Drops

Unemployment during March dropped to the lowest March level since 1947, while the num- Der of employed rose to 60,179,- 900 according to late estimates of the Census Bureau.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
EIGHTEEN CITIZENS TO SERVE NFORMINC NEW CITYOFPA

EDITORS NOTE: the spirit of faplaY candidates- enable the read themselves candi dates have and be better able choose the to whom they will inc Erontiersman publishes herewith individual of each candidate who accepted the invi taion his piece in his words Their
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Bernard R. Bouwens

Regardless of all rumors, I def initely am going to run for city council as a North Palmer proper ty owner, and for the interests of the people of Palmer.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06
Ray Adams

Politics and platforms like pret- ty balloons are meaningless = soon gone. Palmer if civic-minded, will want men of whom she can be proud and whom she can trust.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-04-06

and budgetary limitations for the constructive d velopmen ent of Palmer.
Evening star., 1951-05-19
Hasn't Dollar 10 His Name
Ex-MilIionaire Tells Court
BY the Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, May 1s.-Ex-
millionaire George Pepperdine
says there's no point in suing
him-he hasn't got a dollar to
his name.
Mr.. Pepperdine, 64, made for
tune in auto supplies and gave
81 million to the college which
is named after him. But in Su-
perior Court yesterday he said
he had less than a dollar in his
pocket. Even that, he said, was
given to him by his wife as part
of his allowance.
Mrs. Pepperdine is worth be-
tween $4,000 and 100000, he
said. That's what is left of gifts
he gave her 10 years ago. Mr..
Pepperdine said he made some
bad investments and now their
mansion is being sold to pay
debts.
Mr.. Pepperdine was in court to
explain why he can't pay a $1o,-
600 judgment won by Maxwell L.
Rubin, Chicago attorney, on q
1949 promissory note.
Evening star., 1951-05-19
Golfers Bridge Deserted,
Says Ship Crash Witness
BY the Associated Press

NORFOLK, Va, May 19.-The
skipper of the seaplane tender
Valcour testified yesterday he saw
no one on the bridge or in the
'pilothouse of the collier Thomas
Tracy before the two ships COL
lided Monday off Cape Henry.
Capt. Eugene Tatom told q
Coast Guard investigation boaro
he personally observed the Tracy
quite carefully with binoculars
and could see no personnel on the
bridge of that ship even though
at the time of passing I had a
clear view through the entire
.pilothouse."
Capt. Tatom said that after the
Valcour lost her electrical power
and began to swing right across
the golfers course. he again "gave
careful attention to the bridge of
the Tracy. At no time did I OBJ
serve any personnel on the bridge
or in the pilothouse of the Tracy
even though just prior to the col
llslon I had an excellent vantage
point from which to view the
bridge OF the oncoming vessel"
Five members of the Valcour's
crew lost their lives in the f1ery
collision. A score of others were
injured. There were no casualties
on the collier.
Evening star., 1951-05-19
Speeiol Dispatch TO The Star

GREENSBORO, N. c., May 10.
Maryland, hoping to salvage at
least third place in the Southern
Conference baseball tournament,
will send Nick (Boots) PAMELA
against West Virginia as the
Northern Division mines clash in
the consolation final tonight at
Greensboro Memorial Stadium.
The Terps were bafhed by Duke S
ace sophomore righthander, Joe
Lewis, last night as they were
shut out on three singles. Ito.
Pairings tonight will send the
two teams of the Southern Divi-
sion into action for the confer
ence title, since Clemson defeated
West Virginia, 6-2.
Maryland earlier in the season
swept a double-header with the
Mountaineers at College Park, Md,
To and 1915. PAMELA then won
the first contest, tossing a three
hitter.
Last nights loss to Duke broke
an eight-game winning streak the
Terps took into the tournament.
It also saw Don Soderberg, their
ace pitcher, who took a To mark
into the game, go to pieces in the
third and fourth innings and final
ly leave the game after being hit
on the elbow. This mishap oc-
Evening star., 1951-05-19
Mrs. ChappeI| Wins
Herald Golf Trophy

The Women's District Golf AS
'sociation's Glass B players gave a
Glass A tinge to the Times-Herald
Cup tournament at Congressional
yesterday as 81 players of IS broke
80 in what probably was record
scoring for the 1920 handicap
group.
The winner was Mrs. ]. M
Chappell, an Army Navy member
of about year, who set a personal
scoring record with a SO, and de-
Quoted 18 handicap strokes for a
met rs.
Mrs. William Ready Of Ken
wood became a trophy winner fol
the second straight Friday as she
took low gross with q 81. Last
week Mrs. Ready and her hus-
band won the District Golf Asso-
Iciation's mixed Scotch foursome
Neither Mrs. Chappell nor Mrs
Ready had anything over a 6 on
their card as both played con-
Isistent golf for the second handi-
cap group. The defending cham
|pion, Jackie Bullock of Kenwood,
did not fare as well. She went
eight strokes over last years win
ming score with 102.
Other prize winners with ties
settled by matching cards. were
Mrs. E. r. Ferguson, jr., of Ken
wood, 97-19-78; Mrs. Dixon
Lewis Of Congressional, 96-18-
70; Mrs. j. S. Phillips of Army
Navy, 94-16-78; Mrs. Thad
Brown of Chevy Chase, e7-19-
78; Mrs. N. l.. Brown of Prince
Georges, 94-15-79; Mrs. j. D
Morgan Of Kenwood, 94-15-7o:
Mrs. M. w. Fillius of Columbia
I95-16-79; Mrs. H. o. Compton of
Army Navy, 97-18-79: Mrs. Nor
ton kaufman of Woodmont, 95-15
80. Two other Dos, Mrs. F. M
Curley OF Washington, 99-19-80
and Mrs. George Maksim OF
Manor, 95-15-8O, were matched
out Of the prize list.
Evening star., 1951-05-19
Morty Cohen Heads
1erp Track Qua|ifiers
Special Dispateh 10 The Stor

CHAPEL HILL. N. c.. May 10.
The Southern Conference out
door track meet followed the pat
tern of the indoor meet going into
today's finals, with North Caro-
lima having 20 qualifiers to l3
for Maryland and IL for Duke.
The Tar Heels won the indoor
title, with Duke second and the
Terps third.
Carolina was seeking it's fifth
consecutive title.
Maryland's qualifiers were led
by Morty Cohen, who won the
third heat of the low hurdles in
24.1 and took the broad Jump
with an even 23-foot leap.
Jack Unterkolfer won the shot
put trials and Meier of the Terps
took the first heat of the $3.50.
IMaryland's qualifiers included
Bob Ward, the all-America foot
bali player, who was second in
the javelin.