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Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21

Newly arrived persons observ- ing their first Thanksgiving in Alaska this week found stores abounding with local and shipped in delicacies traditional for the Thanksgiving fare all over the country. What isn't grown here in Alaska-and there's little that isn't-is shipped in by plane.
 Thanksgiving, 1924
 Although Thanksgiving in the Matanuska Valley was not always so bountiful, old timers of the 20's and sos still had a lot to be thankful for, according to remem- brances recorded by some of them still living here. Thanks giving, 1924, was their first in the Matanuska Valley for the M. D. Snodgrass family. It wasn't their first in Alaska, however, because M. D. and his wife spent their first one at Kodiak in 1907. There wasn't much to the family in those days-just the parents. In 1924 the whole family was living at the Matanuska Experiment Station in what is still known as the Central Cottage. Besides M. D. and his wife, there were Ro- land, Bill, Agnes (now Mrs. John Reed9, Margaret (now Mrs. Ray McCartney), and Mary (now Mrs.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
SISTER HURT ALSO CROSSING ICY ROAD FROM SCHOOL BUS

SeVen-year-old Sherry Johnson was killed and her sister Gale. age 9, was injured in an accident that occurred at Mile l8i2. Gnu glak at approximately 4.35 pm. Monday, November l9.
 The little girls, daughters .,f Mir. and Mrs. Henning Johnson. had alighted from a Christensen school bus and were running across the icy road when struck by an International KB van truck, owned by Carl H. Meier, and operated by Andrew Patton Callison, 23, of Palmer.
 The bus driver, James c. Parks of Chugiak, had discharged the two girls and started up the grade toward Anchorage when the truck, headed toward Palmer, came along. Witnesses stated the truck was not travelling at an ex- cessive rate of speed. Due to car parked close to the highway, Callison was unable to pull off to the side when he sighted the girls in the road. Instead, he hit the car and skidded; Gale was struck by the rear of the truck and knocked to the ground. The truck, skidding on the icy pave ment, then sWerved and hit Sher- y with the left front fender, throwing her to the pavement md causing instantaneous death.
 Callison stated that he did not see the girls until he saw a hand go up. The Highway Patrol, in explaining reactionary move
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Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
GAS FLAME IGkITES NEW INTEREST IN
 HOUSTON Coat MINE

Interest in the Houston coal mine area spurted up this month with a flame touched off from the bubbles in artesian wate~ struck about l50 feet below sea level during Bureau of Mines drilling operations there.
 The flame indicated dramatic ally the presence of gas and inn mediately touched off furry of activity in filing gas and oil leases in the area. With winter closing in suddenly on the drill ing operations, however, interest was due for a cooling off until next summers investigations can establish more definitely the hid den secrets of that underworld area.
 The Houston coal mines are b. cated about two miles above the bridge where the Alaska Railroad crosses the Little Susitna River. This is about 20 miles up the rail- road from Wasilla. There from a strip pit about one-half mile long on the north side of the track, the Duck Flat Mining Company has been taking out about 300 tons of coal per day in season. The mining operations are seasonal because they are outside ones from two surface beds located side by side.
 The Bureau of Mines was in- terested in learning whether or not there are any lower beds that
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Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
Thonks q Lot, Folks! It's Over the
 Top for Our Community Chest Drive

With the receipt of $116 from the Jonesville area, the local Community Chest drive was over the top this week with $3,O59.86 in cash and signed pledges.
 Meeting Tuesday night, the Community Chest Board ex- pressed appreciation of the sup port given to the chest drive. Special credit was given to the district supervisors and their cap tains who worked hard to reach their goal.
 Supervisors for the drive were Mrs. Al Brooks, Mrs. Curtis Dear born, Mrs. Charles Schaefer, the Matanuska Valley Nurses Assn, Mrs. Frank Trainer, Mrs. Tom Day, Mrs. Jessie DeVries, Mrs. Al Brager, and Mrs. Jim Hurley. louisville and Sutton areas were covered by Mrs. Harvey Hiber and Mrs. Don w. Boulter.
 Jonesville collections were late because Mrs. Hiber was Outside during the drive, and was delayed by illness after her return.
 Community Chest Drive chair man Emil Ganschow proudly ob- served today that this is the first time the chest has achieved it's goal.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
DR. SMITH ExPL AIMS HEALTH DISTRICT PLAN FOR VALLEY

Possibility of a health district in the Matanuska Valley to in- clude the city of Palmer, the Pal mer school district Cboth incor- porated), and the Wasilla School district was expressed Friday night by Dr. Robert L. Smith, assistant commissioner of health, at a meeting sponsored by the Matanuska Valley Health Coun- cil.
 He also included the Chugiak School District in his original list, but there was some feeling among those present that this district is closer to Anchirage and should be included in that health district if one is organized.
 In outlining the desirability for the formation of health district. Dr. Smith pointed to the lack of political organization between the boundaries of incorporated cities and the Territory. In Alaska, we have no counterpart of the county organization found in the states. Health needs do not stop at city limits; they apply to the larger, surrounding community as well. Frequently, Dr. Smith said, incor-
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Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
CHUCIAK SCHOOL CHILD KILLED BY TRUCK
TOWNSVILLE FIRE
 HELD TO SMALL LOSS THRU MINERS ACTION

Fire at the Evan-Jones Coal Mine Tuesday, November 20, was confined to one building. thru the prompt and efficient work done by all mine workers. Ron Malcolm stated this morning.
 The fire was discovered at ap. proximately four o'clock in the afternoon, but before it could be brought under control a 30'xl20 building was completely de- stroyed. A separate unit used for housing two vehicles was also de. stroyed.
 Equipment lost during the fire included five trucks, one with d welder mounted; one cleat-truck, one Caterpillar D-6 Dozer, and all mechanic tools; plus between $600-$800 worth of tires, iron chains used in the washing plant, and other miscellaneous parts.
 MT. Malcolm was unable to es- timate the total damage at this time.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
President $ Proclamation
THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER ?


 More than three centuries ago the Pilgrim fathers deemed fitting pause in their abors and to give thanks to Almighty God for the abundant yield the soil of their new homeland In keeping with that custom, halloWed by generations of observance, hearts impel again in this auumnal to turn in humble gratitude to the Giver of bountes We profoundly grateful for the blessings be- slowed upon us: the preservation of freedom, dearly bought and highly priZed; opportunities for human welfare and happiness, so limtess in ther scope material prosperity far surpassing that of earlier years; and private spiritual blessings, deeply cherished by all For these offer fervant thanks to God.
 With the cooperation of allies striving to attain permanent peace, and to assure success in achieving that coveted goal we reverenty place faith in the Almighty
 NOW, THEREFORE, l. HARRY S. TRUMAN, Pres- dent of the United States of America according to treasured tradition, and in conformity with the joint resolution of Congress approved December 26 194 designating the fourth Thursday of November n each year as Thanksgiving Day. do hereby proclaim Thurs day. November g, 1851, day of national thanks giving. Let all on that day, in homes and in places of worship individually and in groups, render homage to Almighty God Let recall the words of the Psalmst 70 give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever" Let us also, the appointed day. seek divine aid in the quest for peace"
Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
Kencsi Townsite Lots To Be Offered uf Public Auction

Lowell M. Puckett of the Bureau of Land Management announced Monday an auction of townsite lots in the East Addition, Kenai, to be held at l pm. Friday, December 7, in the Kenai Community building.
 The public auction of 37 lots will be conducted by Vic tor Fischer, ELM townsite planner. The lots are unoccu- pied ones in the vicinity of the new Kenai school. A sale of occupied lots will be held at a later date.
 Starting bids on the 87 lots range from $40 to $200. Full payment may be made at the time of sale or purchasers may pay one-third down and the balance within 10 days.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-11-21
CHAMBER COMMITTEE TO PLAN CHRISTMAS
 DECORATION CONTEST

A Chamber of Commerce com. mittee consisting of Jim Hurley, Al Hagen, Jack Maze, and o. K. Klncaid will meet Saturday morning at 9:30, in the Rec hall to formulate plans, rules and priz- es for a Christmas Decoration Contest.
 Full particulars will be dis closed soon in your Valley From tiersman.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
LIFE
at Its Best
BY RAY BEALS
Something To Live For"

Something To Live For"
A thoughtful traveller who re-
Gently returned from an exten-
Sive trap around the world said
that when he came back one of
the things that impressed him
most was that so few young men
and women in America seem to
have a sense of mission"
The same point of view was eX-
pressed not long ago by social
worker who had made study of
10000 young people who were out
of school and in the labor mar
ket. Said he, "The younger gen.
Grafton today is more concerned
with security than adventure, and
is preoccupied with the unroman-
tic business of tomorrow's board
and room"
These may be hasty general
iaztions, but look around you and
you will see that there is enough
truth in them to give any
thoughtful person concern.
Youth is not to blame. The un-
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

plans in Florida. Frank, who is 0
Marblehead businessman, has
found his duties on the draft
board so pressing, that he is
doubtful if he can get away this
winter. That is the spirit of re.
sponsible citizenship.
Probably more kids are appear
inc in the coming up Cub Scout
minstrel than have ever We'd for
casting before in the state d.
Eddie Edwards has done a good
buildup for these youngsters, and
we we'll know that they won't let
their Mons and Pops down on
those two big nights, January %
and 90, at the High School.
One way to preserve that new
automobile license tag, which may
have to be good for as long as
five years, is to give it coat OF
clear yarnish but don't use
shellac, because it will take the
painted numbers off l.. Shellac IS
paint remover.
-:
Proof that little children can
and do lead their elders in good
deeds came from a letter receiv-
ed last week by a Toledo doctor.
1t was brief, saying, please
put the enclosed check for $22
on the account for Wanda
1t was signed by the Small girls
and boys of st. Johns E & r
Church" Wanda Elder is the
little Genoa girl who was serious
ly burned when her dress be-
came ablaze from a bonfire last
summer She will be hospital
lied in Toledo for more months
to come.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

deniable truth is that the older
generation has to a considerable
degree failed in one of its essen
tial tasks, namely, that of chal-
lenging youth with worthy ideals.
That is where Hitler, Stain,
Mussolini and others of their
kind have been very wise. They
have focused their attention upon
the youth of the inlands. They
have appealed to their native
idealism, and challenged them to
give their all for cause" They
have developed the devotion, en-
thusiasm and love Of adventure
which are the natural endowment
of youth. AS a result, millions OF
young people followed these lead
ers whole. heartedly, often far
atically, with their marching song
1--WE are building a new world"
There are many things that we
must do if we are to preserve our
democratic way of life. The
times call for a careful re-thinking
of the basic meaning of demo-
cracy. There is urgent need for
radical reform in many places.
But above all else, we must help
our children to understand clear
ly the meaning of democracy and
of the forces which oppose it. We
must challenge and thrill them
with the vision of the kind OF
world we could have if demo
cratic principles we're carried
into every area of life in every
land. They must be made to see
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

to educate their children.
THE PEOPLE AGAINST o'HARA,
Lipsky.
Detective story.
THE PEPPER TREE, Jennings.
Captain Colt was the only man
alive in his corner of the world
who knew how to find the pepper,
which brought such profits to him
and to the ship, Java's owner. All
the others who had ever shared
the captains secret were dead.
So when the Captain asked for
the daughter of the owner in
marriage, he could not refuse
him, although he did not approve.
THE WORLD MY WILDERNESS,
MacauIay.
A new novel by Miss Macaulay
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

after an interval of ten years is
an event. 1t is story of chaos
to the characters who were re-
suits of the war years and had
lived an existence only to sur
vive. What happens to boy
and girl who did not know much
about conventions and are sent
to England to learn the so called
ways of Civilization"
GUARDIAN HEART, Yates.
Freely, the great granddaugh-
ter of the founders of an New
England village loves the simpli-
city and serenity of her life. She
faces conflict when she falls in
love with the son of the wealthy
mill owner.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

Here is Lorraine Beck's own
statement: II was rundown,
sick and skinny, and weighed
only 80 pounds before I used
HADACOt. / would not eat be-
cause l had no appetite. Now l
weigh 1913 pounds and have an
appetite. / feel a lot better. !
have been taking HADACOL 10
months and am still taking it. l
am Is years old. HADACOL has
done me lots of good"
@ 1850. The Leblanc Corporation
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

that they, too, as creative citi-
zens in democracy, are indeed
the builders of new world"
Thus can we help our youth
find something to live for that is
more important even than ito
morrow's board and ROOM" Thus
can we give them what is every
youths birthright-an ideal to
believe in and work for, a way
of life and a goal for the future
which demands the utmost of per-
sonal sacrifice, but which brings
the only lasting rewards of gen.
uine peace and security for all.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
BY JACK PARK

If anybody doubts for a nonce
that Port Clinton is the golden
gate to opportunity, prosperity
and eternal happiness, they should
give an ear to Stan Larson
He didn't say it in these words,
because he is conservative and
modest business tycoon, so we
will translate: If we, Port Clinton
ians would try to spark conscious
ness in the blooming of an upcom-
ing industrial expansion, and add
that to our standards of tourist
traffic and trade, and if we would
try to rehabilitate every housing
resource at our command to take
care of our day to day workers,
who in turn will keep Port Clin-
ton a growing city, we can hold
and cherish the key to that golden
gate.
-. That is long lead for left
overs, but it is an important one
this time, because Port Clinton is
on the threshold of a tremendous
industrial evolution Are we
going to be content with crowd
ing four people in a one room
facility during the vacation season,
and close that room for the rest
of the year? . Or should we
create more rooms for more Port
Clinton economic builders, who
will use that bed and that room
all year, and for years to come?
we repeat, leftovers is get
ting vocal at this time, because
at this time, opportunity is knock
ing loudly at your doors I'm
told thousands of dollars in in
dustrial payroll are tapping at our
industrial gates i. F. They could go
away, and for good, if we don't
open up and put out that wei
come mat.
A thought that we have always
had about old, beaten, frayed and
discolored political posters, was
revived by Clyde MILESTONE, the
boatbuilder, the other day :.
Clyde suggests an ordinance re-
quiring politicians to remove, or
cause to be removed, their public
ly displayed posters at least 80
days following an election .
Louis Warner put in the observa-
tion that there are political post
ers on barns and trees in the
county that have been in evidence
through two elections.
That proposed blacktop road be-
tween Lakeside and Danbury is
going to sharpen up that area con
Siderably, as the one and three
quarter mile stretch will be cut
through virgin territory wor%
is scheduled to start in spring on
the stone base, Ia foot roadway
The impact of our national
emergency has hit Frank Kukay's
customary mid-winter vacation
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

but that was,
of course, be-
fore she start
ed taking HAD
ACOL. Lorraine
found that TAX
ing HADACOL
helped her sys-
tenn overcome
deficiencies in
Vitamins b., b.,
N lac in an d
Iron, w h i C h
H A d A G 0 L
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
Teenager Gets
Appetite Back;
Thanks Hadaeol
HADAcoL Supplies viiumins b.
b., Nioein and Iron Which Her
System Locked.

According to Sara Lorraine
Beck, Box 253, Coker, Alabama,
when a person is only Is years
old and feels terrible, can't eat
or sleep the way they should, it's
mighty bad, That is the way
Lorraine says she used to feel,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26
Library Notes.
FICTION
CANDY FOR BREAKFAST,

~ANDT FOK bNEANFASII
Davenport.
Molly was thrilled to be instru
mental in acquiring DR.. Frederick
Macefield as principal of the Sun.
nyside School. When her hus.
band, Bill, protested that the
children of Sunnyside were not
being taught the three RS Molly
begged that the great education,
ist be allowed to prove just how
wonderful his progressive meth.
ods could be. The situation be-
comes a farce and you will enjoy
how the parents of this town tried
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

NON-FICTION
THE WISDOM OF THE SANDS.
Saint Exvpery.
Compared with this writing
all my other books are mere
practice work" Thus the auth
or described this book shortly
before his death in the war. He
speaks of the timeless problems
of humanity of man and his ends,
OF civilizations past and future, of
the moral and spiritual values
that unite the individual to God.
THE FAMILY LEGAL ADVISER,
Gray.
Here is a clear and helpful
guide to your rights, obligations
under the laws of your state and
country.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-01-26

Demand for agricultural pro-
ducts is increasing.
Evening star., 1951-07-08

The Wilson Memorial Methodist
Church was the scene of the we'd
ding June % of Miss Mildred Rosa
Otto. daughter of the Rev. and
Mrs. Ernest A. Otto, and Mr..
Clark A. Gilbert. son of Mrs. James
A. Gilbert of Catonsville, Nd, and
the late Mr.. Gilbert. The double
ring ceremony was performed by
the father of the bride in the
presence Of close relatives.
Evening star., 1951-07-08

much that I am taking this pre-
lferred space to repeat what is
from time to time announced at
the end of this column: Unhap-
PLY, it has become a physical i'm
possibility to answer personally
more than a fraction of all the
letters I receive. and Of those left
/ do try my best to answer the
ones of greatest general interest
in this column.
Dividing Long Guest List
Dear Mrs. Post: Is it possible
to divide our guest list and have
two celebrations for our 50th
wedding anniversary? There will
be too many people for one time
at the house. Therefore, we
thought of having all the church.
people and organizations to
which we belong come to the
church house the day before and
on the actual day we'd have
relatives and personal friends at
home. What is your opinion?
Answer: If it is possible to
separate the two lists this prac-I
tical way. I see no objection. But
how to avoid hurting the feelings
of the few who are invited in the
less personal group when they
think they belong in the other
one, is likely to be difficult.
Where is the reception giDen
and iDhat should be serUed after
the christening of a baby? Mrs.
Post is sorry she cannot anstoer
personal mail. HoUeper, her
leGfet ESQ, "The NeU Baby"
describes the aboue details. To
obtain a copy, send 10 cents in
coin to her. care OF The Epening
Star, P. o. Boz SO, Station G,
Neto York 19, N. Y.
Evening star., 1951-07-08

W n ! G n w q S
m a IL e d you
t hr e e weeks
ago. I surely
t h oug h t be-
cause of the
urgency of my
request and the
stamped. self
addressed en-
velope inclosed
IOr your reply,
that you would
make an ex-
ception.
Such a letter
dicfrocSnc mo CO
Evening star., 1951-07-08
Emily
Post

This letter is typical OF many
which have been sent me lately:
Dear Mrs. Post: AS yet I haven't
received an answer to my letter
Evening star., 1951-07-08
Lifetime Furniture Is good furniture!

u 9UOU y
Made to exoetine stondord to give years Of
satisfying service. Meyers Midsummer Clearance
is mode up Of this quoiity Lifetime Furniture. A
choice selection Of single suites, pieces from our
dispIoy rooms, sample groups and many single
pieces-olI low priced for quick clearance. Sorry,
no mail, phone or GODS Immediate delivery
required No exchanges or returns. Spring voIIey
store closed oil doy Monday.
Evening star., 1951-07-08
SompIe Dining Room Groups
at Greatly Reduced Prices

BAKER Magnificent Mahogany Dining Room
0roup. Bow front buffet, 67-inch extension table,
o4-inch crown glass breokfront, side and arm
choirs Was 81, ,4o5. Now----- $1,6e5
NITlN0ER Regency Rosewood and Mahogany
0rilled Front Buffet, mrrored door server, large
extension toble, chino, 4 side and 2 arm chairs in
black and gold. Wos s., us. Now $l.495
JOHN WIDDICONB French Provincial Normandy
Frutwood Buffet, gred front Hutch, large exten-
sion toble, 4 side and z arm chairs, foam rubber
scots. Wos $3.50 Now --------. $I.es5
DRExEL Mahogany Shaped Credenzo Buffet,
breokfront china. toble. solid mahogany odder-
back chairs, 4 side and arms. Was ST ,024
DUTCH Provincial Pine Gloss Front Corner Chino
Was $1,000. Now w--------------S1 S124
GENUINE MAHOGANY Round Front Corner Cob
met. Was $lo5. ----------------$149
LARGE Mahogany -Drop-Ieof Dining TobIe with
drower. Opened 4Ox62 inches. Was $3.50.
DRExEL Mahogany box Front 66-nch Credenzo
Buffet z silver drowsrs Was s259.5o Nov,
~ Z - ~ tG - II
Evening star., 1951-07-08
Samples Of Fomous KindeI
Mahogany Bedroom Pieces

MA7O0NNY Reproductions
lO-DRAWER double width chest. Wos S255.
3-TtER night tobIe with drower. Was $e3 Now,
$2e.75
FAMOUS Ox-bow chest. bross plates and locks.
Vos pl 20.
UPRIGHT mirror with gold eagle and trim. Was
po1.0O NOW
KIDNEY Powder TobIe with mirror Was SITS.
Now sl1e
CARVED Frame Chippendoe Double Bed Wos
$I4o. Now ----------S75
LATTICE. Work Bed low foot Chinese Chippen-
dole bed, twin Or double Was $l25. Nov, $3.50
IALL Tester Bed with fIot mahogany canopy Wos
!2-DRAWER o2-ineh Double Dresser, shaped
Evening star., 1951-07-08

SompIes of DrexeI's Fomous
Precedent Modern $50 to 500 OF
Closing floor and show sampes pieces ore
slightly off in color and ore like new All piece. ore
In Silver Elm. unless noted
Z DROP-LEAF TABLES, 5ox7o opened Were
plo9 NoW-----------------
4CONSOLE TABLES, fits above tobIes Were SOL.
Now ------------------ $34.5o
3-2-DOOR Record Cobinets. Were Sl60 Now,
$99.50
! FULL-SlZE Bed with Metal Frame Wos $50.
Nov Observation-Disclosures $3.50
! TWo-GLAss DOOR Chino superstructure. Was
$78 Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $4e.5o
l6DlNING Choirs, pIoste scots and backs. Were
$50. Nov Observation-Disclosures
8 LARGE Nest TobIes, 1913, plastic top. Were
>4S.oo.
BLUE Spruce 28x28 TobIe, plastic top Was
$40 so. Now ----- ----------$2 STATS
z SMALL Nest Tables, 24x24. plastic top. Were
PZ1.0O tSoW-----------------