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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-21

,
81 agree with you," said the
Drummer. "But as you have often
told me man is about what he
thinks he is. If 1an heck won't
convince him he isn't in need of
vacation, then the only thing he
needs is to get vacation"
''You are about right, son." said
the Old Sea Captain. "Men with
all their highly paid experts, their
lecturers, and advice from various
sources about efficiency and man.
agement land what not, have
grown more ignorant about man.
aging themselves. Men just can
not manage themselves. They will
work themselves to death to build
up huge machines; they will see
/ trouble over losing dollars, but
never worry about the worker, or
the competitor they crush to earth
in their mad rush for power. And
having busted themselves with all,
this struggle, they imagine they
must go away ever so often and
rest up from it.
"The upshot is they drink like
fishes, they expose themselves to
sun and wind, they lose sleep, and
they overeat, and so far as doing
themselves any good, no one has
yet been able to see it,
"At least it does get 'em away
from some of the people they are
forced to associate with year after
year. Even that is a relief" said
the Drummer.
ayes, it brings a lot of people
down here, just to get away from
something" said the Old Sea Cap
tain. "But as for me, / never get
tired of seeing these same old
, faces. We have the best folks in
the world, right here with US. They
are always ready to kelp man
in distress; they like to accom-
rnodate a neighbor any old time,
and they always have meal and
bed for stranger"
'That will be ended when the
coast becomes more accessible to
tourists" said the Drummer. "The
people can't feed everybody. In.
fact, l see some of the old spirit
vanishing now, because people
don't know every stranger that
comes around"
Il suppose our folks will have
to take a vacation themselves to
get rest from waiting on tourists
after a WHILE" said the Old Sea
Captain. "But l fear when that
time comes, l will not enjoy living
on the Coast so much as now"
Things are bound to change
everywhere" said the Drummer.
I'VE have got to share our bless
ings with others. That is the new
spirit Of the day, whether we like
it or not. The rules are against
boarding."
II think / shall soon take va
cation myself" said the Old Sea
Captain.
ut would do you good" said
the Drummer.
NOTE: Reprinted from the book. aThe
Old Sea Captain and the Drummer,
first published in The Coastland Times
Aug. s., 1888. The 120-page book Of
salty sketches OF these Coastiand
characters 81 postpaid. Address Times
Printing Co., Manteo N. g.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-21
CHRISTMAS DECORATION
CONTEST DECEMBER %
Annual Door Decoration Contests
in Mantee, Wanchese and
Stumpy Point

The annual Christmas door dec
grafton contest will be sponsored
by the Home Demonstration Clubs
in Wanchese, Manteo and Stumpy
Point. Doors will be judged in
Wanchese on Saturday night, De-
cember %; in Manteo, Thursday
night, December 20, and in Stun
py Point on Monday night, Deem
Der %.
See CONTEST, Page Four
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-21
INTERNATIONAL INTEREST ON
OBSERVANCE OF FIRST FLIGHTS
AT KILL DEVIL HILLS MONDAY

De Severslzy Principal Speaker of Spectacular
Celebration; Plans Shaping Up For Ire
mendOus Celebration of 5Oth Anniversary
i'm 1858; Many Army Officials Take Part, as
Air Force Demonstrates Its Power, Before
Large Gathering
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
WATER COMPLAINTS BROUGHT TO CITY COUNCIL

Although the meeting of the city council Monday night was a special session, several com plaints were brought in on the water condition in the city.
 The water company was se- verely criticized for delay in finishing lines, and disr garding requests for m D rov e m n [. Spokesman for one group stated that public opinion in the last month has built up during th9 past few months to the point of contributing funds for the building of city mains and water works to bypass the privately owned company complet ly.
 The city has completed it's part of a consumers survey. This was requested by Felix present installations. The com pany's part of the survey has hot been turned in as yet. The subject will be taken up again next Monday night at the regu lar session of the council.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
N. E. A. Members Get Tdsfe cf Moose Al Gateway Cify

Moose meat sandwiches serv- ed to the visiting editors of the National Editorial Association, as they boarded the train for Anchorage, was the first taste of moose meat for many of the visitors.
 Sandwiches were prepared by Phil Harding, and presented with cards bearing greetings and complim nts of the Seward Chamber of Commerce.
 Many expressions of surprise and gratitude were heard from the visitors, both at the taste of moose meat and at the ges- ture.
 A colorful printed folder of welcome to Seward was also pre- sented, along with literature from the Jesse Lee Home.
 Several of the visitors stayed on the Kenai Peninsula for big bear hunt, others took the
  bus for Homer and other points on the Peninsula.
 Plans are being formulated for farewell party aboard the Aleutian on the night of the 18th. after the train arrives from Mt. Mckinley and Anchorage. Every body in town is invited to take part in the farewell party. All that is necessary is to get your selves to the ship before sailing time.
 A liars contest was instigated among the visitors. It will be completed, with entries to be turnsd in Friday night as they board ship. Entries will be judg- ed here and prizes sent to the home town of the winner.
 Many people expressed re- gret that plans made by the rail- road and Interior towns, did not allow them more time in Sew ard.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
Flynn Awarded City Garbage Contract

Charles Flynn, one of the four bidders on the hauling of city garbage, was awarded the three year contract by special council meeting Monday night. Flynn agreed to carry the garbage 212 miles beyond the city limits when and if the dump should be moved that distance. He also contracted to guarantee the city SITS per month during the term of the contract.
 The ordinance controlling size and kind of garbage cans will be strictly enforced. No oil drums will be permitted 10 serve as garbage containers. MT. Flynn will be ready to furnish regula- tion cans by the time he takes over the contract, or by July Is. Householders are warned to pro- vide covered cans in compliance with the city health ordinance.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
CATS. DOGS AND BABY CHICKS FAIL TO MIX

Don Wilson, American Rail way Express Agent, found him. self in the midst of a flood of live stock Saturday.
 A shipment of baby chicks for Hope was not called for before the place was overfloWing with baby geese for a Homer farmer.
 Driven almost to distraction already, the arrival of Siamese cat finished Don.
 My own dog chases the cat, the cat chases the geese, and 1 never did know how to spoon feed baby chicks" Don com plained. Between them all, and my wife and I in the little apart ment, I'm about to lose my mind" ...
 Nhen asked what he was going to do about his rapidly growing collection of live eX- press, I'm leaving the office in the care Of my wife and going to Kodiak for ten days" said Don That is one way of getting out of a difficult situation,
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
Cops Decorating For First AnnuuE Ball

Beginning tomorrow night. the civic center will undergo a beauty treatment. 18O yards of bunting are on hand for the decorating job which will be done in the hall for the Police mans Ball Saturday night.
 Iick2ts are going we'll, accord ing to the local law boys. who are accused of handing out Ball tickets instead of traffic tickets.
 Several visitors from other Alaska communities are expect ed as guests. This is the first Policeman's Ball to be given in Seward, probably in Alaska. and the boys are making big plans for a bang-up show.
 Proceeds are to be used for purchase of police equipment, such as tWo-Way radio for the patrol car, fingerprint equip ment, etc.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
92 DONORS IN SEWARD BLOOD BANK

Intensive publicity in Anchor age heralding the Red Cross blood donor program in that city has prompted some ques- tions here. A group of techni clans from the Seattle Red Cross chapter blood bank arrived in the Hub City yesterday to begin the process of collecting 1000 pints of whole blood to be ship ped to hospitals overseas.
 The program will not be con- ducted in Seward, according to information received here In the blood typing program com pleted in Seward last month, 92 persons qualified as blood don orS. The only source of whole blood for the hospital and the Seward Sanatorium must come from this local walking blood bank. Being a small community, the blood bank is also small, but IS available to every person on the Kenai Peninsula, including the military, civilian road work CTS, and the many patients in the Sanatorium whose homes are in all parts of the Territory.
 Authorities here feel that al though there is neither fame nor glory in it for the local donors, this areas blood supply must not be diminished until such time as the more heavily popu- lated areas of the Continental US. can no longer supply the military needs
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12

The pony created quite a stir among oldsters and smallfry when she arrived by train lit tie over a month ago. She was gift to Bruce Butch" Mann, young son Of Ross and Sally Mann of this city. She is the first horse to become an inhabi- tanl of this motorized communi- ty in many years A surprising number of little children had never even seen a live horse, much less ridden one When Nightcap takes a stroll through town she is always accompanied by an excited cotcrie of young stsrs.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
ll-YEAR-OLD HUNTER BAGS HIS BEAR

Pete, 14-year- old son of Fran and Finely DuBeau, killsd a yearling bear weighing about 200 pounds, last Friday.
 Accompanied by George Dan iels, former Sewardite who is living in GirdWood this summer, Pete went after a baar-and got it. The hunters came upon the bear early in the evening on the Winter Creek Trail eleven miles north of GirdWood
 It is hard to say which is the proudest, Pste or his father Pete also wants to run in the Mt. Marathon Race this year.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
Horse Population
Is Doubled

Stewards one horse, Nightcap, has a baby daughter, thereby in creasing the equine population of this city by 100 per cent. The colt was foaled during a cold drizzle at 8:20 pm. Saturday, June 9, with Hank Pallage ren- dering midwife curb service in aiding Nightcap with the deliv- cry of her daughter.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12

Nightcap grazed in a lot near the Mann residence, under the Watchful eye of Hank Pallage, Saturday evening. He, with a midWife's intuition, was keeping a close watch from his cabin window nearby He was alone when the little mare made it quite obvious that she wanted attention. A hurry call to Ross Mann at the Moose Bar brought that gentleman on the run. 'If any of the cops had seen me tear ing out to that pasture" Ross said, it would have cost me no less than 100 tickets to the Po- iceman's Ball.
 Vic Murphy was called to be on hand in the event of compli- cations. Vic has had consider able experience with foaling His services were not needed, how ever, as no trouble developed.
 News of the baby's arrival spread over town in no time, and the. business of naming the colt is being seriously discussed. So many names have been sug- gested, none of which seem suit able to Butch and his parents, that they have hit upon a scheme to give everybody a chance.
 Ross will give a sizcable prize in merchandise to the person submitting the winning name. Such names as Nightmare, Ear fly. Chaser. Hangover, B-Gir}. and Honey Girl have been con sidcred and discarded. The pret- ty little bay colt marits some thing really good.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
Woman To Jump From pIane On 4th of July

A local woman, who prefers to remain unnamed for the pres ent, came in today with the offer to make a parachute jump into town on the 4th of July
 Seward has been good to me in the nine years have lived here,' she said, and if a para chute jump would add to the interest in the celebra ion, I'm willing to do it.
 She really said crazy" to do it. When the news staff agreed that she would be crazy all right, the lady in sisted that she did not mean it that way. Tt would be soma- thing that no woman has ever done before in Seward, and I want to be the first" she said.
 The lady is not a young wo- man, which caused friends to try to dissuade her from her plan-Without success so far.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
MOVERS TEARING OUT
 WALLS TO GET MACHINERY

Two pieces of heavy machin- cry, owned by the Army Engin- eers and housed in two buildings at the Seward Fish and Cold Storage plant are being removed for use by the Alaska Railroad. George Lesko, moving contract or, has found it necessary to re- move the outside walls of the buildings in order to move two huge presses for use in the rail- road shops in Anchorage.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
POLICE PATROLMAN WANTED

The resignation of patrolman Harry Hall leaves the job open for application. Qualified men may make application for the position, by letter, to Chief Dale Greene
 Applications will be studied, and the position filled upon the recommendation of Chief Greene, and the appointment will be made by the city council.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
OTTER IN LAGOON

Many motorists have stopped to watch with keen interest the antics of an otter swimming in the lagoon this week The little animal must have gotten into the sheltered waters from the tide gates. It is not too wild to come up in sight of spectators, and seems to be feeding on gar bage dumped into the lagoon.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
|Aviu+ion Safety
 Discussions
D. M. Gretzer

me OIIlCe OI AVld1lCn 0dIe1Y Radio
 Ii seems odd that the impor- tance of aircraft radios to the safety of pilots and their passen- gers should require discussion. We believe many pilots do not understand all the various kinds of help which a radio can give Peep Peep
 It must have been about fifteen years ago, when a bush pilot, who is now an airline owner, Reluctantly consented to the in- stallation of a little ten-Watt transmitter in his airpl ne Shortly after, he had a forced landing on an ice floe out in the open water.
 He transmitted his position in the blind until his battery ran down, and then resigned him. self to floating around until the ice floe melted away.
 No one in Alaska heard the call, but a ham" operator in
 San Francisco heard it, and re- 1ayed the call to the Coast Guard. l About ten o'clock the following morning, Coast Guard boat came alongside the ice floe and ] picked up the astonished pilot and his airplane.
 GAIA Flight Assistance Service
 More recently, a pilot ad- Vised CAA radio station K" that he could barely hear the range signals, did not know his position, and visibility was low because of snow and approaching twilight. The communication ask ed the pilot to tune in station "Y', while holding his easterly heading, and report the signals heard The pilot advised an M sig nal from both K" and "Y' sta tions, and was flying over flat ground. He was then advised to fly South until picking up the On Course signal of "Y' range, and then to head East on the On Course to his destination at ''Y' The pilot later reported on course, but there was a hill in his way which he could not get over
 This pin-pointed position, and the communication advised him to reverse his course, pick up the On Course signal of ''X'
 station, and fly South to K as an alternate airport, and over
 flat ground all the way The pilot
 later advised that he was land
 ing on a lake He also requested
 gasoline in order to continue his flight safely. The communication accurately identified the lake, and the o To w i n g morning, another pilot flew directly to the spot with the gasoline, after which the trip was completed as planned.
Seward seaport record., 1951-06-12
DANCE AT REC CENTER

Seward .'o1ng couples are in Vited to attend the regular mid week dance at the Army Recre- ation Center Wednesday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
GIT READY
 FOR JULY FOURTH

The regular Juneau Lions club .aceting a5 the Baranof hotel Mon day noon was given over to plans for the clubs participation in the Fourth of July celebration.
 O. R. Cleveland gave report on the reorganization of the Health Council under George Danner which was followed by discussion.
 Joe Werner and Ava Blackerby announced a Salmon Derby photo contest and the ticket sales for the derby which will be available next Monday.
 Letters were read from former Juneau Lions Ed Chester and ". $. Yeargain. Chester, who is now in New London, Conn, will attend the international convention for the Juneau club. Yeargain is in Georgia.
 Tom Parke was called on to tel his whale story.
 Bill Ray passed cigars in honor ol his new son, Bill. Jr.
 Guests were Max Lewis, future Lion; Donald Rude, son of Dr. J. O.. Rude, and Andrew Gamble, Angoon fisherman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
GOING OUTSIDE FOR FIRST TIME
 FIFTY SIX YEARS

Southhound on the Aleutian Sun day was Ike Hobson, 82, of Valdez. This is Ike's first trip outside in 56 years. He is bound for Portland, where he will see for the first time in those 56 years. his brother and three sisters.
 Last time Ike was in Juneau was in ls97 passing through enroute to Dawson. Ike came Up for the stampede and has stayed with Alas ka and mining ever since. Ike claims to be the discoyerer ot candle creek and Kotzebue Sound has homes in Valdez, Fairbanks and Chitina.
 Ike tried to locate an old pal while the ship was in port-one shorty Woods-but was unsuc- sessful. Ike also asked for R. E. Bobby" Sheldon and learned that he had just missed him by few days, however, will see him at Fair hanks on his return.
 A fellow passenger Paul Schwartz, who taught school in the Copper River country from 1919 to 1921, will drive Ike to Portland for the family reunion. This, by the way, is Schwartz first trip to Alaska in 30 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
r IN, 4oUT ON
 PRINCESS LOUISE

Seventeen passengers arrived on the Princess Louise Saturday with four embarking for Skagway. The ship arrives southbound Tuesday morning at sailing for Vancouver one hour later at 9.
 Disemharking were: Rev. J. Bol- ton and son; Miss M M. Corbus, Miss O. Mohr. Miss R. c. Nolan, Mrs. o. D. Overby, L. J. Pusey, Miss H. Spethman, Miss M. J. Wash ington, Miss B. Washington, MT. and Mrs. w. M Sperl and four children, J. Yuk.
 Embarking for Skagway: Mrs. Fraser, MT. Bandettini, Bud Sulli- van, Morgan Reid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
ROBERT TAYLOR
 STARRED IN BILL,
 CAPITOL THEATRE

Robert Taylor gives one of the most impressive performances of his career as the Shoshone Indian who puts up a valiant but hopeless fight to save the land of his ancestors in Devils Doorway" now showing at the Capitol Theatre
 The new offering, filmed amid awe-inspiring backgrounds high in the Colorado Rockies, is the saga of the courageous stand of the Ameri- can Indian against the inroads of the White Man and his ever-west- ward march to the cattle lands and sheep grazing country.
 The supporting cast is headed by Louis Calhern in the contemptuous role of a slick frontier opportunist who becomes Lance's enemy on first sight, with the pictures feminine lead admirably played by Paula Raymond, MCM's talented and f3sS- rising newcomer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
pkRKE AND RABE
 RIDE k WHALE!

It wasn't intentional but Tom Parke and Bob Rabe had a whale ride Saturday afternoon.
 Tt was the longest hour I ever spent in five seconds. Parke, en- forcement officer of the Alaska De- )artment of Taxation, said today.
 Rabe who works at the Bureau of Public Roads here, had hooked l 25-pound salmon from the Parke's 39-foot cruiser, the Barbara V. They put an G-fuot skiif ovcrside and were about 200 yards from the cruiser following the salmon when 1t came alongside. About the same time the little skiff was violently jared by the nose of whale which got under it and lifted the skifl on it's back. Paike quickly braced an oar back of the animals dorsal fin while the two failed to enjoy their brief ride.
 The whale sounded and as parting gesture slapped the skli1 with it's tail, nearly swamping it. By getting in the forward end the two men kept the boat afloat while they rowed back to the Barbara V, the salmon meekly tagging along.
 Ten camera-equipped guests a. board the cruiser watched the en- tire act-not one thought to click a shutter.
 The salmon was gently gaffed and the skiffs broken ribs ex- amined.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
ElEgTRIC ORGAN
 ENTERTkINE;:p 70
 bPpEkR kT MIKES

Rodney Snyder, the "Organis' With Beat" is arriving on the Raranof tonight and is due to open an engagement Of entertainment at Mikes Place tomorrow night.
 Snyder, through bis rhythmic dance stylings and unique vocaiiz- ing has become the West Coasts most popular Hammond star. He has played numerous engagements up and down the Pacific coast and in every spot his receptions have been enthusiastic. He has just terminated an engagement at the Cheerio club, Wcrland. Wyoming.
 The reasons for these successful appearances are Rodney Snyder's dual talents. His rhythmic style of dance music and his wide selection of novelty songs are cxpertly pat termed after Phil Harris and Arthur Godfreys hit numbers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02

particularly drainage. This trip could . be made one of the finest anywhere. as the views from the top are superb. and the grades are not lad
 The wild flowers were especially beautiful, and the group was happy to have Keithahn along to identi- fy the many varieties. The group got many excellent pictures of Juneau and the surrounding terri tory. Mt. Fairweather and Mt. La Perouse could be seen as well as McGinnis, Stroller White, Split Thumb, Observation Peak and other peaks on the ice cap. Mt. Olds, Juneau, Gastineau. Roberts, Sheep and Hawthorne were in plain sight. sound. Mt Dishdik on Glass Peninsula, stephens passage,
 :sh Creek canvon on Douglas Is- land, and Admiralty and Chicagof
 --...-4s we're re4o5lnzed.
 Those making the trip were Robert Snyder Jane and Don Mc- Mullin, Mildred Lister, Hannah Daniels, Nan Hampton, Marcia Jar jun, Mary Sturgeon, MT and Mrs. Ray Wells, Amity Porter, Rev. H. 2. Beyer, Lawrence Beyer, Tony Thomas, | j. M-ntgomery, George 5undtorg, Pierrs sundborg, George sundborg, Jr.; F. L. Keithahn, Al ,srt' Shaw, Mrs. George F. Shaw, O.ck Wingelson, Mrs, Richard Peter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-02
FEATURE ON JET
 TYING IS BILL
 Al 10TH CENTURY

Chain Lightning" is shown to- night for the final times at the 20th Century Theatre and here is brief story of this feature
 Flying ace Humphrey Bogart, dis charged from the Army, meets up with Eleanor Parker, girl he knew overseas. and aircraft designer Rich ard Whorf, at party given by plane manufacturer Raymond Mas ,ey. Whorf is trying to perfect the pod a bailing-out device for the et plane
 He induces Massey to hire Bogart IS a test pilot. Bogart persuades Massey to let him try an er-the- pole from Nome to Washington jet flight without the safety device 0 get publicity and possibly gov srnment order for planes. The flight s successful but, upon landing. he earns that Whorf has been killed in crash while testing the device Eleanor accuses Bogart of responSi- bility for Whorf's death, telling him he ought to fly the jet with the pod to prove Whorf did not die in vain
 Bogart refuses to risk his life but shortly afterward in the planes las test flight, she learns that Bogar is flying the plane with the pod Massey orders Bogart to land warning him of the danger, but Bo- gart presses the switch and the pod starts it's history-making deicen5 to the testing grounds success Eleanor meets Bogart on the field as comes down.