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Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24
Jury Fav0rs Macdonald But Verdict Illegal

point relating to two city workmen cutting a pipe that led to MacDonald's cold stor- age, Smiths witness, Ali Tor gramsen, didn't answer the way the attorney thought he should.
 Well tell me-" he roared, were the men herding cattle or cutting a water pipe?" The spectators in the court also roared, but with laughter.
 Attorney Hughes called Mayor Lee Bettinger to the stand for the city. Bettinger refuted testimony given by Macdonald concerning a com- pressor, which was introduced into court as evidence, which he claimed was damaged by the water shut-off.
 Macdonald later took the stand and refuted the Mayors testimony.
 Bettinger also pointed out that three different city coun- cils had attempted to reach an agreement with Macdonald over the water bill. He said, "One councilman once offered to pay half of it if Macdonald would pay the other half"
 Members of the jury were William Fitzgerald, Katherine Anderson, Pete Hjelmeir. George Kappos, Fr;eda Blinn, John Mclaughlin Margaret Kimes, Elwood Watson, Al Styling, T. c. Robinson, Ali Anderson and Robert Owen.
Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24

Clarence R. Ghoshon, 20, boatswain's mate second class at Kodiak Naval Station, shot and killed his wife Minnie ! Dabney Ghoshon, 26, and then committed suicide Sun day at their home on South Brooklyn Avenue.
 Mrs. Ghoshon had been en- ployed as a cook at the Island Fountain for the past several months.
 She was shot once in the face and twice in the chest with a .22 caliber automatic by her husband who then shot himself in the chest, coron- CTS juries decided. Evidence at the inquests Monday showed the gun had been bouo ht the previous day.
 uuoanon left Q suicide note telling of his unhappiness and giving instructions regarding disposition of his insurance, notification of relatives of the two and location of furniture in storage.
 He dated the note Feb. 17, 1851, signing it with his name and navy serial number. He asked that his parents ln Jacksonville, Ark. and his wife's sister in Washington, D. C.. be notified.
 Bodies of the two were found by Deputy Marshal Clarence Dizney. Police Chief William Kreiner and T. c. Andrews, Navy first class cook, neighbor and friend of
Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24
Bears Lose To Nome In Tourney

The Kodiak High School Bears, basketball team, were knocked out of the Fur Rendezvous tournament We'd nesday evening by a fast-mov- ing Nome team, in a score of 46 to 40.
 Nome, traditional rival and twice the runner-up to the Kodiak five in previous final playoffs of the Class B tourna- ment, borrowed a leaf from the Bears manual and outran the Kodiak boys to win the tournament this year
 Kodiak was defeated twice by Nome this year. Earlier the Bears beat the Kodiak Naval Station team and Wasilla.
Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24
Ctvjf Defense
 NeefiE7s Tcr'osffr

The public is invited to at tend the meeting of the Civil Defense committee tomorrow at the Legion Hall (Com- munity Center) George Sonn- tag, director, said yesterday.
 The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 pm and the follow ing persons have been invited to speak: Captain L. J. Dow, commandant Kodiak Nav il Station, Lieut.. Col. w. J. Gag ney. commanding officer at Ft. Greedy, Clarence Williams of the Intelligence Depart ment at the Naval Station and Mayor Lee c. Bettinger.
 Heads of various civil de- fense committees will be named at the meeting.
Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24
Sailor Murders Wife, Then Commits Suicide

3s ~@~ ~~ ~M VI - ~~ the Ghoshons. Andrews had notified the marshal about 10:30 Monday morning when he was unable to rouse the couple.
 Mrs. Ghoshon was found lying partly under a small breakfast nook table and Ghoshon was half lying and half sitting on a bed at the other end of the room. The .22 automatic was lying with in a foot of his hand.
 Witnesses at the inquest, conducted bv Coroner A. M. Vokacek. testified that Gho- shon was extremely jealous Of his wife and that they had frequently had domestic difficulties.
 Ghoshon was described as g quiet person who dld hls work well and got along with his companions at the base.
 The coroner's juries did not arrive at a definite time of the shooting. Testimony Of Comdr. D. SchufeIdt, navy doctor, and of Dr. A. Holmes Johnson indicated the two had been dead over twelve hours hen found.
 Neiehbors on both sides and behind the small house did not hear any shots. it was reported to the juries. It. J. Eagle, USING. who investi- gated the case for the navy, testified that in his opil ion reports from the small cali Der gun could not have been heard in the street, approxi- mately 35 feet from the house. When the shooting occurred all windows were closed and the door locked, officers dis closed.
 Two coroner's juries were necessary because of the two deaths. Pat Cannon, Joe Ker- rigan, Lee Caddell, Glenn Martin, Ed Pearson and Will lard Hall composed one jury, and with the exception of Hall, and the addition of Bill Rhea, the other was made up of the same men.
 The house in which the couple lived is owned by Tim Panamaroff.
 Ghoshon's body is being shipped to the states by the navy, and Mrs. Ghoshon's is being sent to relatives by the Kodiak Mortuary.
 Memorial services for the couple were held at 4 pm Wednesday at Hillside Chapel.
 The couple had lived in Ko- diak for several months. They were married in August, 1949.
Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24

SIX hours over three year old question of whether Ii. F. Macdonald owed the City of Kodiak $78.50 for water or whether the city owed him for damages allegedly done his cold storage plant when his water was cut off in 1948, and found that Macdonald did not awe the water bill.
 Finding for the defendant, the jury also decided that the city owed him nothing for damages, soughtin his answer to the complaint, but should pay him $1.00 punitive dam- ages, in the nature of a fine.
 District Court Judge An thony J. Dimond had pre- viously instructed the jury that no punitive damages could be awarded if no con- pensatory damages were de- aided upon, and said, when the verdict was announced, that he would take it under consideration and decide whether a re-trial should be ordered. or the verdict in favor of the defendant stand. M view of the small sum for punitive damages.
 He gave the city, repre- sented by John C. Hughes, ten days to file a brief, in view of the illegality of the verdict, Macdonald, represented by Talmage L. Smith, ten days to answer, and the city five days after that to reply.
 It was brought out at the trial that the city billed Mac Donald for water used for a 2t ton refrigeration plant. His defense was that he did not use that much equipment after a freeze up of water lines and was therefore billed more than he should have paid.
 He repeatedly stated, Il avn the water once it enters the pipes on my property"
 He further claimed that he had only one compressor working. The city contended that he was using two.
 Attorney Smith experienced difficulty in having his client give short answers and on one occasion asked him to identify a letter and read only the signature.
 Tell me,' thundered Smith, lis this letter signed by Abraham Lincoln or by Dick Stockwell!"
 Stockwell was the city wa ter superintendent at the time MacDonald's water SUD- ply was shut off and Mac Donald claimed that Stockwel had written him a lette, clarifying the situation.
 Tn attempting to clarify a
Kodiak mirror., 1951-02-24

Ralph Shupp, local contrae- tor, was a plane passenger for Seattle this week, leaving Wednesday.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
Colony Day Celebration "spectucuIur"

Spectacular Colony Day cele- bration events May 27, are in the making.
 Chairmen are lining up their committies. Heading the activi- ties are Don Irwin, general chair man, also in charge of promotion and grounds; Carl Rasmussen, barbeque; Eugene Kirsch, games; Steve Ward, finances; Clair Stock, horse races. .:.:
 An invitation has been sent to the Governor. -..... .. Arrangements are being made for a special train from Anchor age.
 The Grange will sponsor a dance.
 Invitations have gone to army, navy and air corps for armed ser vices parades and bands.
 Jim Hurley, president of the Chamber of Commerce, predicts it will be the biggest celebration ever staged in the Matanuska Valley.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
MEET YOUR MAYOR

When Carl H. Meier-along with other Colonists from the middle states-drew lots for land in the Matanuska Val ley, he had no idea he would be the first mayor of Palmer.
 Palmer as he first saw it, when with other Cheechakos he climbed off the govern ment train, was a strange wild land caught between towering mountains. There were two or three log cabins built by original settlers" and sprawling array of tents being pitched hastily to shelter these outsiders.
 So in his turn he drew lots and the spot was about three miles south of the tent city, and there he started farming, trying to dig out home for his wife and children.
 He farmed flor quite a stretch" Then as Palmer grew into a permanent town, with young businesses sprout- ing up to handle the needs of the community, he started his own trucking business.
 And I'm still at it," he said.
 Meier was born in Besse- mer, Michigan. He has five children, all married and all but one in the Territory.
 They're like me-this is our country" he said.
 About this job of being mayor-it's kind of an acci- dent. But I'm proud to be the first mayor. I'm proud to be of service to the community. I'll serve to the best of my ability. I'm not in this job to harm anyone, but to help"
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
FIREMEN'S BALL TO
 HELP BUY NEW FIRE- FIGHTING TRUCK

The sirens are on for the Fire men's oakland the proceeds go for Palmer's new fire truck.
 Place is the Palmer gym. Date, tomorrow, Saturday night. Mu- sic is Schaefer's orchestra. The committee in charge promises door prizes and entertainment of flaming caliber.
 Co-sponsoring the ball with the Fire Association is the Kiwanis Club.
 Behind the dance is the serious cause of fire protection for the Palmer area. In the past few days at least two farm homes would have burned had it not been that fire equipment, manned by volunteers, responded while the siren-set off when the tele- phone call for help came-still was waiing.
 The new truck is essential to keep fire insurance rates down. It replaces an outmoded truck.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
Carl Meier Named First Palmer Mayor
DATES CHOSEN FOR MATANUSKA VALLEY FAIR

Dates for the Matanuska Val ley fair have been set for Sept. 1-2-3.
 Biggest and most constructive showing of the year it should draw hundreds of visitors from all parts of the Territory, officers estimated. Last year 11,000 saw Ibthe big show.
 More exhibits are anticipated than ever before and the grounds and buildings are soon to be re- arranged to handle them. Dead line for entries of exhibits is Aug. 3l, and the earlier the date of en- try, the better the chance for space, officers said. Vegetables, poultry, cattle, flowers, handi- craft, homemakers exhibits, all Fare invited.
 New Officers
 At the last meeting the board of directors elected the following officers: Clair Stock, president; Merle Anderson, vice-president; Mrs. Lila Neville, secretary; Tom Lepac, treasurer. Other mem bers of the board are Mads Jo- hanson, M. D. Snodgrass and A. V. ZAP Hagen. Next meeting of the board is Monday night at the Rec clubroom. The board has called for bids to paint the fence enclosing the fairgrounds and Ter important business will be discussed.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
May Queen Contest Brings Out Beauties

In the Northland Pioneer Grange contests for queen of the May to be crowned at May Day dance in the school gym, May 26, Jane Stephan is leading.
 Other contestants are Grace McGibboney, Norma Nelson, Dor othy Hoffman, June Peitila and Lillian Peitila.
 The May Queen will be offered her choice of luggage, now on dis play at the Trading Post. Other merchants have made contribu- tions of prizes such as nylons, underwear and perfume. Addi- tional gifts have been promised and Grange members hope to be able to present a full case to the May Queen at the dance.
 Tickets for queen candidates still may be purchased and any one desiring to enter the contest may still do so.
 During intermission a fishing rod and delux electric corn pop per with electric plate will be awarded.
 Schaefer's orchestra will play the dance music.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04

Their first job was to choose one of their number mayor. Meier was elected. The other six on the council are A. V. Hagen, Lloyd w. Severns, Dr. Allan Mick, c. A. Sandvik, Frank Brown and Steve Ward.
 With Harold Butcher, the An chorage attorney who has worked with Palmer representatives through the difficult days of pre- pairing for incorporation, the new council first sorted out the rou- tine procedures which must be followed.
 Bill Head unanimously was voted to serve as temporary city clerk-like the other members of the new city administration, with out pay.
 Water Falls on Council
 Then came major problem No. 1-Water, or rather lack of it.
 Facing the council was the crisis of having half the city, on one side of the tracks, reduced to mere trickle with an unpre- dictable future, while the other part of the city on land owned by the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperative Association, seemed to have ample supply.
 After election of the city coun- cil, and before the incorporation was declared legal, Carl R. Ras- mussen, acting general manager of the Coop, had notified each of the councilmen-elect that it was the desire" of the Coop "to place the matter of securing wa ter for the various users in the incorporated area in your hands" "
 His communication contained in part: "The agreement under which the Cooperative has furn- ished water for the past several years, states that the Association Will furnish any surplus water available. At present there is no surplus. Our association has made surveys that indicate that an adequate supply can be se- cured by a short extension to our line We were prepared to install this line and would have had it but for weather conditions and the delay in securing pipe.
 However, it appears that most water users do not want our ser vice and prefer that you, as the city's representatives, take over."
 Rasmussen invited the council men elect to meet with him, and one of their first actions today was to make an appointment with him.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04

Previously we had no authori- ty to act" they said.
 Lets see whether the water threat is bluff or not" one of the persons sitting in on the coun- cil meeting-but not a council man-challenged. Strange wat CT should be shut off today, first time the Council meets"
 Water Survey Authorized
 Butcher, voted in as city at torney, counselled study of agreements or contracts which might exist with Coop, pointing out that it would take some time to install city water system.
 Hastily summoned to the meet ing was R. c. Caldwell, repre- senting Thomas B. Bourne Asso- ciates of Alaska, engineers and architects. Caldwell said he be- lieved water survey could be completed in 30 days, that an- other 30 days would be required to plan the system and that it is doubtful if the project could be completed this year but that probably "emergency relief" could be provided.
 The review of the water pro- ject will be submitted to GSA for financial aid, and application forms were turned over to the council to fill out. Hagen and Mick were appointed to get ne- cessary data for the application.
 Council members stressed the fact that the water project must include sewers, and that installa- tion of meters was one of the first requirements.
 City Hall
 With each member of the new council loaded with assignments to carry out within the next sev- eral days, next meeting date was set for Tuesday.
 Well probably be meeting every night, and days, too," they agreed. But where will we meet?"
 The meeting place tentatively was set for Severns cabinet shop rent free. Our city hall, for now" the city fathers dubbed it.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
FUNDS TO BUILD NEW HOSPITAL SERIOUS NEED

Palmer's desperate need for a new and adequate hospital and the most practical way to finance 1t, came sharply before the new city council last night.
 Appearing at the first council meeting was the Rev. Victor Ali sen, proposing that the council recognize the Valley Hospital as a "community agency" to be op- erated under the present man. agement.
 If that were done, he proposed, the city could obtain funds to match the money promised by the Board of Missions of the Pres byterian Church and the deficit which might be obtainable under the Hill Barton Act.
 "We definitely have in sight $157,000," he said, adding that with the city, mat0hing dollar for-dollar with government funds, $314,000 would be available for a new hospital building and equip ment.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
New Son for Ganschows

MT. and Mrs. Emil Ganschow are parents of baby boy, born at 5:10 am. April 26, weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces. MT. Ganschow is with the Agriculture Research Administration in Palmer.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04

"Know Your Neighbor" was the theme for the Homemakers Council during National Home Demonstration week. In Palmer, a tea marked the event.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
Major Problems Of Water Crisis, Hospital Funds, Confront Council

The newborn city of Palmer through night elected its first maYor-Car H. 1895 as Colonist when Palmer tent city.
 Meier the high when to April TO- also voted for without and when the election
 Last night those city fathers they had dumped in their laps.
 Their first job mayor
Valley frontiersman., 1951-05-04
Need Recognized

Among the new council mem bers there was no question about the extreme need for modern hos pital building and equipment. But they cited the information presented before the hospital
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Evening star., 1951-10-08
Fraternity Blood Gift
To Honor Member
Killed in Korea War

Twenty members of the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra
ternity at George Washing
ton University planned a
tribute today to a fraternity
brother killed in Korea.
The members were sched-
uled to give their blood this
afternoon at the Red Cross
Blood Center. The donations
will honor Alex Varobey,
killed in action last November.
The blood will help fill the
Districts quota in a new drive
for blood plasma for the
armed forces. The center is
at 1880 E street NV. Pros
pective donors can make ap-
pointments by calling Repub-
lie $500, Branch 511 or 514.
Evening star., 1951-10-08
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Evening star., 1951-10-08
Takoma Park Chamber
To Hear Promotion Man

The Takoma Park Chamber of
Commerce will open its fall and
winter dinner meetings Wednes-
day at pm, with the first of a
series of programs. Helps in
Building Your Business"
Herbert M. Griffith, jr., promo
ton and sales executive of radio
station WTOP. will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the meeting in
the new Coop Drug Store audi
torium, 1854 New Hampshire ave-
niue.
A business session will follow.
John w. Coffman, jr.. is chairman
of the program for the evening.
Evening star., 1951-10-08
Gospel Missions Leader
To Speak al Meeting Here

George Bolton of New York,
president of the International
Union of Gospel Missions, will
address the Central Union Mis-
sion's 67th anniversary meeting
at 3 pm. next Sunday in Cal
vary Baptist Church, Eighth and
H streets NV.
The announcement was made
by the Rev. Herbert E. Eberhardt,
superintendent, at a meeting of
the missions Ministerial Council
at the mission. 613 C street NV.
DR.. Henry w. Snyder, pastor of
st. Paul's Lutheran Church, pre-
sided.
Evening star., 1951-10-08
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A AUCTION j i 10 I
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91S NEW YORK AVE.
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OCT. 18th AND 18th.
COMMENCING AT 1890 AM.
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fireSide sets, ensembles,
wood baskets, kindling and
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