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Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
David Warner Draws 3G-Year Term on 2nd Degree Murder Plea

David O. Warner sentenced to 30 years imprisonment in Third District Court Tuesday after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the staying of Mrs. Minnie Barnes at the home of Theodore Glenn last July IT.
 The full tragedy of the case, as it affected the victim and the man charged with her staying, vas emphasized by Judge George w. Folta before he passed sen tence.
 Apparently you're here be- cause of drinking" he said. Our system provides nothing in the way of punishment for those who put out alcohol itself. so you've got to bear the brunt of the pun iShment."
 Statements of U. s. Attorney Earl Cooper and Defense Attor- ney Paul Robison revealed no motive for shooting the 57-year old housekeeper of Glenn, al- though he had been sharing tenn porarily the cabin in which they lived. The early morning staying followed an all night drinking bout for Glenn and Warner.
 Hidden in Alcoholic Haze
 It was never revealed how or when Warner arrived at the cab in, which is located three or four miles from Palmer. Glenn testi- fled in U. s. Commissioners Court the morning If the staying that he had arrived at the cabin shortly before 2 am. after having his car pushed in Palmer. Before entering the cabin, according to Glenn's testimony, Warner called to him from a nearby shack, say ing: Don't go in there I just~shot Minnie" Glenn went immediate ly to the home of his neighbor, George McNeese, and they con- tacted Deputy U. s. Marshal Bill BouWens. Investigation revealed that Mrs. Minnie Barnes had been shot in the head as she slept.
 Warner was a bit hay when he was picked up an hour or so later, along a road not far away. Questioned by Bouwens as to whether or not he shot Min nie, he replied that he didn't know, but he'd intended to. He said if Ted said he'd done it, he
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Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
Roark and Hanks Win School Board Posts

New posts on the Palmer h. dependent School District Board were won Tuesday by Bill Roark and Lew E. Hanks.
 Roark, who was appointed last fall to fill out the term of Lucius Ross, was elected for a five-year term. Lew Hanks, who came within a few votes of winning a seat on the board in last years election, was elected this year to one-year term.
 Their victories were decisive for both men. Out of 143 votes cast at the two polls, 128 at the Palmer School gymnasium and Is at Eska, Roark received 109 votes to 21 for Melvin G. Sanders and nine for Mathew R. Wooten on the five-year term. For the one-year term, Hanks received 105 votes to 3 for George w. Whetstone and one write-in vote for Dorothy Laughlin. One vote was voided.
 The newly elected board mem- bers were able to lose no time in assuming their new duties. They were present at the regular School Board meeting last night, 24 hours after they had been elected.
 Judges for the election were Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Bill Curtis, and Mrs. Chet Sandvik at the Palmer School gymnasium; and Mrs. Harvey Hiber, Mrs. Jack Malcolm, and Mrs. Eino Kuoppola in Eska.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
40 PRIZES TO BE
 DRAWN SATURDAY AT MEA ANNUAL MEETING

Forty valuable prizes will be given to members of the Matan- uska Electric Association attend ing the annual meeting in the Palmer School gymnasium Satur- day night, April }, at 8 pm. Reg lstration of members will start at pm.
 This is the one meeting of the year when members have a chance to learn what their as Sociation is doing and ask ques- tlons relative to administration C. A. Brewer, manager of MEA said this week that he hoped that all members would exercise their prerogatiVe to be present at the meeting to vote for their officers for the coming year, to consider three amendments to the bylaws, and to hear the reports of the officers regarding management of the association during the past year. Reports will be given by the president, Mrs. Justine Parks, and by the secretary, R. B. Graham. William Head will render a fin ancial report and a clarification of the Capital Credits Plan in use by other REA associations in set ting up any profits that may be made to the credit of the mem bers, which credit will be applied at a future date when a proper equity is established. Members will also be asked to participate in the discussion regarding the proposed new MEA building, whether or not to go ahead with the building together with req sons pro and con.
 Selected by the nominating committee as candidates for the five members of the Board of Di- rectors are Mrs. Justine Parks, Chugiak; R. B. Graham, Ray Me Cartney, George Small, William Head, L. M. DePriest, Irwin Pitt, and Seth Cook-all of Palmer; Martin Olson, Wasilla Mrs. Hen rietta Swanson, Chugiak; Arthur L. Smith, Sutton; and Ed Wneck and Harry Kendrick of the Butte.
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Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
Western Union Strike To Affect AIusku

The Alaska Communication System announced today that during the nation wide Western Union strike that went into effect last night at FOO pm. AST, tele- grams involving transmission over Western Union lines will be handled on a limited basis only, with messages subject to delay in delivery. Several of the larger cities in the States will receive messages of the urgent typ only.
 ACS will accept messages to and from Seattle and will deliver messages originating in Alaska.
 Money transfers will not be ac- cepted direct to any point other than Seattle. To other points, money will be accepted and mail ed to destination.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
Council Leurns Local Obstacles Might Hold Up New Wuter Project

Hints that the city of Palmer's water improvement project might be put in abeyance" unless the Council takes immediate action to remove local hindrances to an early construction start were con- tained in a telegram from Don R. Wilson, head of the Alaska Public Works program, as read al the City Council meeting last night. ~ .,.+
 wilson's telegram stated that he must have by Friday specltlc information regarding steps the city has taken to acquire the privately owned water line and to purchase the sites of the project ed well and reservoir.
 Councilmen believed that Wll- son was referring to the ARRC water line which serves the new AHA houses. Although James Hurley indicated some time ago that he believed the ARRC board would agree to sell, no purchase price has been agreed on; An 6ntion to purchase the well ste and an easement for road lead, ing to it were obtained last b Iall from Mrs. Henning Benson Re- garding the reservoir site, no agreement has been made al, though numerous attempts had hto been made through attorneys TOT the city and the owner ot the nropertv. Al Hagen vas instruct ed to effect an outright purci'aSe today. o>
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03

IN ANCHORAGE Superinten- dent of Schools A. w. Morgan announced this week that kinder gartens will be discontinued in the Anchorage school system next year until rooms now under con- struction are completed.
 IN FAIRBANKS last week 19 prominent residents, represent ing civic groups, churches and the City Council, endorsed actlv- ities of law enforcement agencies in their efforts to bring juvenile offenders to justice. The citizens heard some shocking stories from Chief of Police Ray Skelton re- garding children from IA to l8 years of age. It was found that the teen agers had elaborate plans for future "jobs," having leased" the town with amazing accuracy.
 IN JUNEAU the P-TA recent lv sponsored the' film "ghe Red Badge of Courage" to raise money for its Scholarship Fund: From this fund an award of $500 IS made each year to an applicant from the Juneau High School senior class toward further edu- cation. There have been six re- cipients of the award since its inception in 1946.
 IN DILLINGHAM; it was re- ported that members of the Der ing Sea Fishermen's Union went on strike yesterday against the Alaska Salmon Industry. Seventy percent of the Bristol Bay resi- dent fishermen belong to BSFU' it is estimated. The strike stems from failure to the salmon indus try to include BSFU when offer ing 1852 contracts. The industry recognized the independent AFU, with headquarters in Seattle, as bargaining representative tor Bristol Bay workers.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
STOCKHOLDERS SELL VALLEY BANK
Purchaser is Robert A. Baker, 1st Nuf'i Bank of Anchorage Executive

The Matanuska Valley Bank opened it's doors Monday morning under new management.
 Few people knew until later Tn the day that the entire capital stock had been purchased bv Robert A. Baker, executive vice president of the First National Bank of Anchorage. The transac- ton took place Saturday, March 29, when Baker paid the stock holders S30,000 cash for all out standing shares and agreed to underwrite the liabilities of the bank.
 Reorganization of the director ship of the bank will take place Tn the very near future. Baker said yeterday that the Valley will be represented on the board of directors of the local bank under the new ownership.
 The 100 percent stock assess ment of $30000 has already been paid into the bank by the new owner in compliance with the order of the Territorial Banking Board, and sufficient additional capital as IS required will be in vested to insure safety of all de- poSlts and to meet requirements of the Territorial Banking Board. Baker will meet with the Bank Ing Board in Juneau next week.
 Richard Jones, who has had approximately 13 years expert ence in the banking business, will continue in his position as bank manager. Baker will continue in his present position as executive vlce-presldent of the First Ma tional Bank of Anchorage, with which he has been associated for the past seven years.
 Baker began bis banking career Tn 1882 with the Federal Reserve Bank of Seattle He came to Alas ka in 1941, working first in Ket- chikan, where he was associated with the First National Bank there. He went to Anchorage in 1945.
 Speaking for the former stock holders, Jan Koslosky stated that the sale was made in order to protect the depositors of the Ma tanuska Valley Bank.
 We feel that the depositors' interests will be well served un- der the new ownership" he said.
 The stockholders, he said, made every effort to comply with the Territorial Banking Boards ultimatum to them-that by March 31 they assess themselves 100 percent of the capital stock ($30,000) increase the capital to $75,000 Gan additional $45,000l, and put an additional $30,O0O in a contingency fund pending liqui- dation of assets taken over from Jack Maze.
 "The amounts involved were beyond our individual resources due to the defalcations of our former manager, Jack Maze," Koslosky said.
 The former president of the Matanuska Valley Bank voiced his appreciation of all depositors who had confidence in him and the local stockholders and left their deposits in the bank during it's extreme difficulties.
 The local stockholders have agreed to help MT. Baker with any problems that may confront him." he added.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
Republican Caucus

The Republican Third Dis trict caucus will be held in Seward on Saturday, April 19. All Republicans from this dis trict are eligible to attend.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03
Mayor in Hospital

Mayor Carl Meier is under going medical treatment at Valley Hospital this week. Dr C. C. Bailey stated yesterday that he would be hospitalized for another week.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03

With rousing brass band send off. Seatte's Mayor elect Allan PomeroY embarked March 28 Alaska Steamship Company steamer Denali for good neighbor" tour of Alaska. He welcomed aboard the by its master. Captain Benjamin Aspen.
 PomeroY said he plans to visit with business friends city officials in the Territory and hopes help establish closer relations between Seattle and Alaska The trip also will afford he said "a needed after long, hard campaign"
Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03

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Valley frontiersman., 1952-04-03

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-07-12
Minnie Doubles

Bobby Avila SINGLED scoring
Rosen giving the American
league a 2 lead that was short
lived
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-07-12
Third Straight

Monte Irwin who spanked the
New York Giants 10 the Ma.
fional league pennant las. sd
son and Who has been out all
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-07-12
Keep Your Pledges
Aid Olvmpics Team

The iclr'hon' recently put
on ~ 4'fnnal TV hook up
from toast 20 coast with
p gram n nn.y 'eatu ne star
llhlctes present and past.
Noted more than : 900 900 in
pl'i se, is stamping badly
thai IS receiving the pledges
II would be an excellent
idea for those who made
pledges 10 keep fhem-hslf.
II not ALL Also. those who
have not pledged" and
would like 10 see our afh-
leies 90 first class or other
10 Heisinki can still make
their donations.
Arre! cans must not fall be-
h'ni IA 'he Olvwp q vet
etan ports neufc stated thus
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-07-12
Davey May Get
Cuban S Crown

Chuck Davey. twice conqueror
y the popular Chico VeJar, may
- m line for crack AZ Kid
l.avl4ans weltcrweight crown. as
results ~ the champions success
ful defense
DaveY's managers have gained
considerable confidence in their
young ex collegiate baffler.
since ne put a damper on Ike
Williams comeback in Chicago
earlier this year.
johnny Saxton. Billy Graham
and johnny Btatton also are con-
defed challenecrS. near the top
II the wel,erS Who VIII fight
Gsgslan next NAV be decided by
an 81 n nation tourney including
me above three fighters
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-07-12
Jackie Robinson, H. Sauer Home
r. Give Nationals All Star Win

season with broken ankle. was
named 10 All-Sfar team ~
hours before game time by
Leo Durocher.
Durocher. his boss IN everyday
play stated Had he been able
10 play. the fans certainly would
have voted him berth on the
team
irwin worked out briefly in
shoes prior 10 start OF
The SiSioriC game
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1952-07-12
Paige Almost
Missed Top
Game OF Year

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- tage a,,v r uaec
~ 'nsG a,p'
~ ,'ri posse uso.
soi '0o 81 81
Di., I'D * his aa
r. Nec
For even Casey Sieneel. man
ager Of the American LEAGUE
team this year admits thai
Paige vas not on his first lisi
OF pitchers.
8u' 'i So-tan Bed oox pt,h.
~ Eli, 81 w
When Boston usi.ase4 Lou
Bpu fe3d no' e1 S'l4sl ,a.,t
krdH la1 MT Aoraes >,n...
i.'nc IN na ha IA, had been
p''eca on 'hs nstt, list wi,n
e shppel rh u sp.ne. onl>
'hcn va, SAT- anne.
Evening star., 1952-10-23
News of Music
By Alice Eversmon

The National Symphony Or
chestra started its season brilliant
ly last night in Constitution Hall
with sold out house and an en-
thusiastic welcome for it's con-
ductor. Howard Mitchell. New
faces are seen here and there
among the musicians but the i'm
preston gained from the first
number, the Overture to Wagner's
die MeiStersinger," was that of a
full. finely toned group of tech
nical proficiency. It is possible to
accomplish q great deal with the
caliber Of these musicians for
even in q first concert, where the
ensemble spirit is still in the
making, the response was Of the
finest.
Several seasons of the National
Symphony in Constitution Hall
have been launched with the as
sistance Of the popular artist.
Gladys Swarthout, and many a
Watergate series has closed bril-
iantly because of her presence.
Last night she was soloist, bringing
with her q fresh group Of choice
selections admirably adapted to
her special type Of artistry. There
Is hardly a singer before the pub
lie today who has the refinement
Of style, the velvety, pure quality
of tone. and the superior musician
ship of the Metropolitan opera
mezzo-soprano. Whatever she
sings is rewarding and if it is
something new, as it most gener-
ally is, she has the gift of making
it known and remembered with
pleasure.
Last night she gave a first local
hearing to ChausSon'S "Poeme de
lAmour ct de la mer" consisting
Of La heur des eaux." an orches-
trail interlude, and LA mort de
iamour." The latter portion con-
tains the lovely lie temps de
llacs" frequently programmed in
recitals. She is expert at mood
depletion and the delicate flavor
Of Chausson's small cycle was
knowingly set forth in her artistic
performance. There was also an
unforgettable presentation Of del
Mic Cor" from Hadyn's "Orfeo," 4"
where the music's purity of line
was maintained superbly.
For the first time in many
years. however. Miss Swarthout
was not in good voice. Her sing
ing lacked vitality and her low
tones had little carrying power.
Only in the Chausson was there
occasion to hear the ringing
timbre of her upper register to
any extent. The f1orid passages
cf "Per Lui Che Adore" from
Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri," :"
while f1uently executed, were
hardly distinguishable and no
better effect was had in "Un
Cenno Leggiadretto" from Han
del's "Xerxes." Nevertheless, the
fine artistic patina was evident
In all she did and brought her
Evening star., 1952-10-23
Bette Davis 10 Resume
Stage Role After Illness
By the Associated Pres.

DETROIT, Oct. 23.-After miss.
ing three successive performances
Actress Bette Davis will 60 bach
on the stage for "Two's Company
tonight, producers promised.
Miss Davis, 1t was disclosed. ha6
lost her voice from a cold and a
throat ailment.
She hasn't appeared since the
opening night of the musical Sum
day when she collapsed on the
stage. She came back soon to
finish that performance.
Producers James Russo and
Michael Ellis, reported to have lost
$18, 900 in box-office sales, got out
Ia formal statement on the crisis
yesterday.
A throat specialist, flown here
from New York. has operated on
Miss Davis to remove mode
from her throat.
A node" the publicity man ex-
planned. is q small obstruction. He
said the operation was minor.
Evening star., 1952-10-23
News of Music
Sworthout, National Orchestra
Play to SeN-Out House Here

great applause ana many recalls
at the end.
DR.. Mitchell held the orchestra
in restraint in the accompani-
ments, yet supported the artist ex-
|cellently. In Haydn's symphony
No. 81 in c Major" great care
in detailed effects allowed a sur
vey of the musicians sensibility
in nuance and their skill in
phrasing. in a classical vein
Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite
called for another kind of colora-
ton and here again the result
was finely balanced and the en-
semble tone richly hued. The re-
ceptiveness of the audience was
visible throughout. the enthusi-
asm mounting to a final ovation
for both the conductor and the
performers.
Evening star., 1952-10-23
Suour Used in Tobacco

RALEIGH. - Seven million
pounds Of sugar are used annually
in tobacco products. chiefly in
cigarette manufacture.
Evening star., 1952-10-23
New Zeolund Poper Project

Six directors. three from indus
try and three representing the
government, will direct New Zea-
lands $78.4 million Murupara
! newsprint, pulp and timber project.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-06
SPECIAL MOOSE HUNT
 DRAWING NOVEMBER IS

A total of 1,643 applications for the special moose hunt in the Palmer ara December II through December IF were received by the Fish and Wildlife Service of flee in Anchorage before the dead line November l.
 Several applications were re- jected, the office reported. Some applicants head sent two appli- cations; others had failed to list their home address or hunting license number.
 The drawing for the 75 permits to be issued will be held No vember 15 in the Anchorage FWS office. Winners will be notified by mail.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-06
LARGE SHEEP FLOCK AT PALMER SLOUGH

The Palmer Slough area is teeming with white woody ami mals but before any hunters get eXclted-they are not in the wild stage. There are 200 ewes and two purebred Romney bucks in the flock of sheep Harold A. Nickles recently imported from the states and which he will graze on range land leased from the government.
 Nickles went Outside and help ed load the sheep aboard the s. s. Cinema at Seattle. Accompanying the shipment to Seward, he was on hand to see the sheep transferred to Alaska Railroad box cars and delivered at Matanuska. From the Matanuska siding, the sheep were driven overland to their new home at the slough. All sheep and the two valuable rams made the trip without any trouble, Nickles reported.
 With approximately $500 acres of low range land for winter graz ing and 5000 acres for summer grazing, Nickles plans to increase his present stock through controlled and selected breeding. He will market wool, mutton and breeding stock and increase his flock as time goes on.
 The only other flock of sheep now in Alaska is on Umnak Is- land. in 1885 the Alaska Rural Re- mobilization Corporation had sheep in the Valley but all have since been butchered.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-06
School Carnival Biz Success; No Serious Halloween '' Tricks"

EXtra-early raps at Valley doors Halloween evening reveal ed that the young "trick-or treat ers," bent on filling their out sized shopping bags with treats, were not going to miss their an- nual collections nor their school carnival, scheduled to start at 7:30 that night.
 Capacity attendance at the school affair by youngsters in dis guises ranging from the dainty ballerina to the widest imagined goblin, lent a true Halloween spirit to the evening.
 As expected, the two fish-ponds were the most popular spots in the school, with both booths re- porting a sell-out, in spite of extra supplies on hand. other pop ular booths were the rifle shoot, novelty booth, dart board, penny pitch, and Alaska's Favorite Game. All booths reported brisk business through the whole eve- ming. The P-TA sponsored booth for skate and ski re-sales proved very popular with twenty com pleted sales reported.
 Gross receipts for the carnival and the dance that followed on Saturday night were $1,281 .45. After expenses, it is expected that net profit will approximate $35O.
 City and Territorial police of- ficials reported no acts of van
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The frontiersman., 1952-11-06
LARRY E. MOOERS
 NEW CITY CLERK

Larry K. Mooers, 30, hired as new city clerk for Palmer at a special city council meeting held November l and assumed his duties immediately.
 Application for the position had been made by Mooers through a letter to the city clerk committee. Unanimous city council approval of Mooers' qualifications and the decision to hire him followed the submittal of his name Saturday night by the Mayor, who was a member of the committee.
 Mooers was hired at a salary of $500 per month. The city clerk S office will be open from goo am. to 400 pm. five days a week, and from goo am. until noon on Saturdays. Other duties will in clude attending all city council meetings, at no additional com pensation.
 The office of city clerk will be located in the Severn's building until new quarters recently select ed in the Neal Wright building are ready. The lease for new quarters is waiting the Mayors signature and it is expected that the office will be ready for occu- pancy by the fifteenth of Novem- Der.
 Mooers has made his home in the Valley the past few months, having come here from Fairbanks where he was employed by The Nevada Kid as assistant store manager. He has lived. in the Territory since 1941 and had a varied career including eight years with the CAA as com- munications specialist; private instance adjusting business; po- lice work with the Fairbanks Po- lice Department and geophysical work at College, Alaska.
 The new city clerk is married and has two children, a boy eight and a girl, five. The family are temporarily making their home on Fish Hook Road until their new in town is completed.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-06
KiWanis Benefit Nets Over S2O0

KiWanis members reported a gross of $210 on the benefit movie shown November 4 at the Val ley Theatre.
 The wool afghan donated by a friend to the Valley Hospital, was awarded to Helen Maze. All proceeds from the movie will go toward the purchase of an auto clave for the Valley Hospital. Committee members offered special thanks to Dr. C. C. Bailey for the loan of his bear-hunt films and to Al Hagen who donated the use of the theatre. Kiwanians who served on the committee includ- ed: Tom Reiss, Hugh Johnson, Bill Bouwens, George Crowther, Dr. c. c. Bailey and Bill Remple.