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Evening star., 1952-07-19
By Roger c. Whitmon

Question: Our kitchen has al
opening in the wall near tn,
ceiling for a stove pipe. We triet
filling this opening with plaster
but the metal lining (to the
chimney )causes cracks to appear
What is the best way of closing
this opening?
Answer: Fill the hole with
broken pieces of brick, using Q
cement mortar consisting of one
part Portland cement and three
parts of clean, coarse sand. Finish
with lath and plaster.
Cement Porch Floor.
Question: We have two porches
with floors of cement in a tile
effect. Could I paint them with
a dark maroon paint? What type
of paint would be most suitable
for this type of floor?
Answer: If the cement floors are
in contact with the ground, only
a rubber base floor paint should
be used. However, If there is an
air space below, any good grade OF
porch or deck paint can be used
Faded Asphalt Tile Floor.
QUESTION: We recently moved
into a house where the kitchen
floor Is covered with asphalt tile
The floor covering is in good con.
dition but looks faded. We have
Evening star., 1952-07-19
Mortgage Credit Curbs Seen
Ready for Ak in September

market is concerned. Between tn.
first and second quarters Of tn.
year, they chalked up a 80 pei
cent increase in the number O.
private dwelling units put undel
construction. And the June esti.
mate of private dwellings started
was the largest for any June or
record except that of 1850.
The number Of public housing
units put under construction thi.
year has declined in volume since
March. For the first six month.
of the year, the total was % pei
cent under the January-June to-
tai for 1851.
In explaining adoption of pro-
cedures to carry out the new
housing credit provisions Of the
Defense Production Act and ar
executive order dealing with the
provisions. the reserve board anc
HHFA said:
Housing starts will be estimat.
ed. for purposes Of possible cred.
it relaxation under the amend
ments, beginning with starts fol
the month of June, 1852. These
estimates will be made by the
Labor Departments Bureau o1
Labor Statistics, which will also
make estimates of the annual
rate Of starts each month ad-
justed for seasonal variations ir
the rate of construction. The
housing to be counted in the
estimate shall consist of perma-
nent. non-farm. family dwelling
units. BIS will transmit its esti-
mates to the Federal Reserve
Board.
IF the estimates show that fol-
three consecutive months, starts
are below seasonally adjusted
annual rate of 100000, then
the Federal Reserve Board, with
the concurrence of the HHFA
Administrator, will announce a
period of residential credit con-
troll relaxation to begin not more
than a month after the termi-
nation Of the three-month Pc
riod.
For example. if housing starts
during June. July and August
are below a seasonally adjusted
annual rate of 100000 for each
Of these months, the period oi
credit control relaxation would
Evening star., 1952-07-19
High Court May Review
RULING on Examiners

A Supreme Court review may
be asked of Thursdays appellate
court opinion, which upheld 9
District Court ruling that voided
certain practices affecting Federal
trial examiners.
The District Court had held
that Government regulations al
lowing the discharge Of trial ex-
|aminers on the same grounds as
those for other Federal employees
were invalid. 1t also held that the
practice of certain agencies in as
signing particular examiners to
cases Of more Importance and at
an increase in pay was illegal.
The United States Court Of Ap-
peals. in a 2-1 opinion, upheld the
lower court. Yesterday, United
States Attorney Charles M. Irelan
said he would study the appellate
opinion to see If there Is any
ground for an appeal to the Su-
|preme Court.
Evening star., 1952-07-19
Problems Involving Paint ond Plaster

put on and then white paint was
applied over it. Now the oil is
coming through the paint and IL
also has kept the paint from dry
ing bar so that at present the
walls are weather-beaten and
have q washed-off appearance
What can be done with a problem
|of this kind?
Answer: In the future, when
outside wood appears to be very
dry and absorbent. use only lin
seed oil for the urpose. This is
compatible with paint and will
dry and harden. To overcome the
present condition, I suggest coat
ing the wood with a stain-sealing
preparation made by a number of
paint manufacturers and then ap-
ply two coats Of a good quality
outside paint.
Evening star., 1952-07-19

begin not later than October /
"Such a period of relaxation
could be terminated by the Board
with the concurrence of the Ad-
ministrator, any time after con-
struction starts during three con-
secutive months exceeded an an
nual rate of 1900, 900.
Evening star., 1952-07-19

Mr.. Whitman offers readers leaflets
on q variety Of subjects concerning home
repair work. II you would like to have
this TINS lesfiet, W-12. Getting Rid Of House,
mold Pests. send 10 cents In coin to
Roger c. Whitman. p. o. Box 90. sta.
tion q. New York 10. N. Y.
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Consolidated News Features, Incl
Evening star., 1952-07-19

tried several wakes, pastes, ETC.,
but it does not stay on very long.
Could I paint it with several
coats of paint, then stipple it with
a sponge? Please let me know
what type of paint to use.
ANSWER: It is not advisable
to paint or varnish asphalt tiles,
because the oils in both these
materials would have q further
damaging action and after the
paint had worn of in spots the
floor would look messier than it
does at present. I suggest using
only the self-polishing liquid wax
for floors Of this type.
Oil Bleeds Through Paint.
QUESTION: The siding on our
barn is of wide vertical boards. 1t
has not been painted for many
years. Six years ago we decided
to repaint the white and, since
the wood appeared to be very
porous and dry. we were advised
to use a cylinder oil. This was
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12

Mrs. A. H. Rofkar has closed her
home and will spend the winter in
Port Clinton with Mr.. and Mrs.
Nick Tadsen.
Mrs. Edward Later was hostess
to members of the Mothers Club
and guests Wednesday evening at
a one gift shower for Mrs. Philip
Later of Oak Harbor. Games and
contests were followed by dainty
refreshments.
Mrs. Melvin Ballard entertained
the Chapel Mothers in her home
last Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Rofkar and
children were among those shop
ping in Sandusky Saturday
The L. A. C. will meet Wednes-
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12
CATAWBA
MRS. A. H. RoFKAR

Members of the Catawba Island
Circle of the Child Conservation
League held an all day meeting
Monday at the Community Hall to
make stage curtains for tthe hall
The regular meeting will be held
Thursday evening in the home of
Mrs. Kenneth Landow A pot luck
supper will precede the meeting
and Christmas party.
Mrs. Richard Petersen local
Home Councillor opened her home
Tuesday afternoon for the candy
making demonstration-one of the
county projects. H. D. A. Mary
Gallagher led in the making of
Christmas sweets.
Mrs. Edwin William attended a
shower Thursday eve in the honor
of Mrs. Henry Hernadez.
The regular meeting of the Dor
cas- Society will be held Thursday
afternoon, December % at the
Chapel. A Christmas party will
follow the meeting with exchange
of gifts and drawing of Cheer
Chums for 1858.
Mrs. Robert Johnson will lead
the devotions.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Frve spent
from Wednesday until Friday at
Cuvahoga Falls, where thew at
tended the 50th wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Orth.
They also visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Frye
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Shores spent
last THURSDAY with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ohio Coder in Lorain.
A Christmas program will be
given by the school Wednesday
evening, December II in the Com
munity Hall.
Farm Bureau Advisory Council
No. 4 will hold Christmas party
with an arranged buffet supper,
Wednesday evening, December II
in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Burnel
Englebeck, Danbury.
White Christmas will be observ-
ed Sunday, December Ia at the
Union Sunday School at 9 am.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schafer
and son Chester, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Disher and son Carl, and Mr.
Corthell attended the Down Town
Coaches banquet Mondav evening
in st. Johns Church hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hilker are
spending a few days over the week
end with Cincinnati relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. Clemens spent
last Friday in Tiffin and Findlay.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Smith returned
from Detroit Sunday, following
funeral services Saturday for Mrs.
Splitter, mother of Mrs. Robert
Smith who passed away Thursday
after a prolonged illness. The
Smiths with their daughter, Mrs.
Robert Hockendoner will leave for
Sarasota, Florida, in the near flu.
Z ture.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12
WATCH REPAIR SHOP
ENTERED LAST THURSDAY

C. F. Jessen, who operates {
watch repair shop over Van Atlas
Ice Cream Store in Oak Harbor
reported to police on Friday morn
ing that his shop had been broken
into some time Thursday night ano
that five Speidel watchbands and
a small amount of change was
taken. Entry was gained by fore
ing a door.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12

day afternoon, December IL with
Mrs. w. Grover. A Christmas story
by Mrs. Arthur Disher will be fol-
lowed by Christmas carols and a
gift exchange.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Rice and Re-
becca Sue were Sunday dinner
guests in the George L. Peters
home.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Zet Winters, Shar-
on and David we're Sunday supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Schroeder in Toledo.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12

Buhrow and and
Herman Buhrow of Elsie.
Graytown spent Sunday evening
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-12-12

We feel very proud today For have in our
showrooms motor car masterpiece-the great
new 1853 Dual-Streak Pontiac, great new beauty,
a great new performer and great new value.
This newest and finest of,Pontiacs is completely
in styling inside and out 1t has longer wheebase,
more leg room, more hat room, more hip room.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
PHS Football
 Not Being ''Dropped''

Contrary to suggestion implied this wek in an Anchorage news paper, Palmer School will not drop" it's projected football sport this fall, Superintendent William T. Zahradnicek asserted.
 Actually football will be an in novation this year, since it has not been offered previously as an extra-curricular sport. It was re- ported that non arrival of foot ball equipment would force Pal mer to drop the sport this year. Zahradnicek said the only equip ment that has not arrived IS the necessary head gear and shoulder pads. These items are expected any day. Upon their arrival and that of Coach Norman Rousey, he said, football practice will begin
 Zahradnicek said he hoped a few games could be arranged be- tween Anchorage and possibly some small army team after the local boys have had sufficient practice.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
FIRST PASTOR OF ST. MICHAEL'S
 RETURNS FOR VISIT

The first pastor and builder of St, Michael'S Church has been in Palmer this week greeting former parishioners and friends.
 He is Father Merrill Sulzman, who is presently serving at the Catholic School at Skagway. Joy of reunion has been mutual for the visiting pastor and his long remembering friends and associa- teS.
 He left Palmer Wednesday for Anchorage, but 1t is expected that he will return to his room at the Matanuska Hotel later this week and possibly remain for the Sun day service at the church he help ed to build. Oddly enough, he re- turns to the church on the eve of new building progress. The parish he founded is now grown beyond the limits of the church. Building of a basement to add more room for church activities will begin almost immediately.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON AUTHORIZED FOR FIRST ALASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

Bureau officers. The survey team was headed by General Kicks. Youngest in the reorganized post war National Guard, first units of the Alaska National Guard were organized in May, 1949. They currently consist of two Eskimo scout battalions, the only such units in the Alaska Guard units in the United States armed forces and two infantry battalions. Alas ka Guard units draw their Arctic bred and trained personnel from a Territory one-fifth as large as that of the entire United States.
 Every effort will be made to bring the Alaska Air Guard to strength with the least possible delay" General Kicks said, "so that it can play it's full part in the expanded M-Day and contin- ental defense mission assigned the Air National Guard"
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
Palmer Teachers Returning As Labor Day Approaches

Labor Day and the first day of school are not far away, and this week found fewer and fewer Pal mer teachers far away either.
 Already arrived in town are Lois Thompson, Betty Jo Riddle, and Margaret Conway. Miss Con way drove up the highway with Leona Burton of Cimarron, New Mexico, a newcomer to the Pal mer School staff who will teach second or third grade. The new bandmaSter, Leo Getsgo, arrived with Mrs. Getsgo on Monday, and they are settled already in the Irwin apartment on Wasilla Road. Keith Stanton, Norman ROuSey, and Gottfried Stephan left North Dakota August Is to drive up the highway in Stephan's new car. They are expected to arrive any day.
 Two popular members of the Palmer school staff will not be re- turning to teach this year, 1t was learned this week. Nettie Smith will remain Outside to continue her schooling, and Fred Stasse has accepted other employment
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
NOTES FROM YOUR EXTENSION SERVICE
RICHARD T. BLUE

The first frost of the season, fortunately light one, was re- ported from some farms south of Palmer. The temperature dip occurred late Friday night. One thing potato farmers aren't look ing forward to now is an August killing frost.
 ACP Official to Visit
 According to word received from Associate Director, Lynn O. Hollist, MT. Jordre from the ACP Branch, Washington, plans to visit the Territory the latter part of August. He will review the ACP program in Alaska and is anxious to meet the local ACP farmer committees.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
NISDEMEANORS AT
 CITY GARBAGE DUMP

All was clear on the garbage dump until Wednesday mol ming.
 After repeated complaints about conditions at the city-oWned gar bage dump, Mayor Carl Meier commissioned George Small to doze off the mess that filtered the approach to the dump and move it over to the river bank Whers it belonged. That was last week Wednesday. It cost the city nearly S100 to get the job done, but it was well worth it, accord ing to the Mayor For several days, to quote one councilman, the dump was "clean as a whistle , Came Wednesday of this week and there was a load of garbage dumped squarely in the middle ot the road.
 Indignant, the Council decided to invoke the misdemeanor or dinance against persons found committing such acts hostile to the public health and Well-being
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
ALASKA DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETS TODAY AT MCKINLEY PARK

Aluminium, pulp, iron, birch timber, petroleum, chromite, tin and other products new to the Territory will be subjects of dis cussion at meeting of the Alas ka Development Board which is being held today, August 21, at Mckinley Park, according to Don H. Goodman, Chairman, of Anch- orage.
 Tax incentives, community sur vevs and a review of basic de- velopment problems of the Terri tory are other subjects on the agenda of the meeting which IS being held in conjunction with the all-Alaska Chamber of Com merce session at the same place August 22-24.
 In addition to Goodman, mem bers of the Development Board who are attending are Wilfred C. Stump of Ketchikan, R. Booch- ever of Juneau, A. Polet of Nome and Robert I. Sachs of Fairbanks. George Sundborg, General Man ager, and Ralph Browne, Assls- tant Manager, will be present from the Boards Juneau head quarters.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
HAM DINNER TO MARK
 LEGION AND AUXILIARY ANNUAL CHARTER NIGHT

Palmer Post American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their an- nual charter night dinner Thurs day, August 21 at Carpenters Hall.
 Scheduled for 7;30 p.m., a ham and sweet potato dinner will be served. Those planning to attend have been asked to furnish some thing in the line of a green salad, cookies, olives, jelly or pickles. Everything else needed to round out the dinner will be furnished even to baby sitters, it was an- nounced. To enable the whole family's attendance, baby sitters have been arranged for by the committee. Alaska's favorite game will be played during the eve ming.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
FINED FOR DRIVING VEHICLE WITHOUT
 OWNERS CONSENT

William Ratliff of Jonesville was fined S100 by U. S. Commis- sioner Dorothy Saxton Tuesday morning after pleading guilty in court to charges of driving a ve- hicle without the owners consent. A 30-day sentence was suspend ed.
 Ratliff was accused by Harry O'Donnell of having driven the latter's 1949 Ford from Jones' vile 6n August 15 between the hours of 4:15-12 pm. without the owners consent, thus depriving the owner of possession.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
PAIN LATE CANCER
 SYMPTOM

Pain is seldom an early symp- tom of cancer the American Can cer Society points out. But, the ACS says, there are early signs that everyone should know. Ask about the seen danger signals at your local ACS headquarters and support the 1852 Cancer Crusade.
 Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Stan ley Laird, and Mrs. Howard Es- telle are members of the local cancer education committee.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
MISSING MAN LOCATED IN CABIN THREE MILES FROM SEARCH AREA

Fred C. Hasekoester, 53-year old homesteader who was re- ported missing in the Big Lake area last week was found Aug ust 15 in a cabin at Echo Lake, three miles west and two miles south of the area where an in- tenSive search was conducted for five days.
 HoeskoeSter told of having lost his bearings when his dogs ran into the woods after a rabbit and he set off to find them. Although he was weak and hungry when found, his only injuries were bruised and cut feet and legs.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
1,215 HUNTERS APPLY FOR 25 BUFFALO PERMITS

FAIRBANKS-More than l. 215 applications to hunt buffalo had been received by the Fish and Wildlife Service here last week.
 Deadline for applications was Aug. 10, but letters from remote places were still arriving this week bearing the Aug. 10 post mark.
 Only 25 permits to hunt buff falo are to be issued by the FWS this year. A drawing is sched- uled Aug. 25 to determine which nimrods will get their chance at buffalo.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
URGES Acs SUPPORT

The American Cancer Society had only S1O,O00 for cancer con- trol in 1913, the year it was found ed. Last year more than S15, 5,OOO'- 900 was given ACS by the public. The 1852 Cancer Crusade goal IS S16,O0O,00O for triple programs of research, service to patients and education. Your support is need ed.
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21

The Territory of Alaska has been authorized to organize a fighter bomber squadron and sup porting units of the Alaska Air National Guard" Major General Earl T. Kicks, chief, air force division, national guard bureau, announced today. They will be the first Air National Guard units in Alaskan history. Authorization by the National Guard Bureau or ganizing the air units has been given to Alaska's Governor Ernest Gruening. Effective date for acti- vation of the new combat or ganization, with federal recogni- ton as part of the National Guard of the United States, will be July 1, 1853. The new Alaska Air National Guard headquarters at the Territorial capital in Jun eau will be organized September l, 1852.
 It. General w. E. Kepner, Com mander-in-chief, Alaska, in con- menting on the announcement said:
 "The new Alaska Air National Guard fills long-standing need in the Alaskan defense picture I am happy to welcome the new unit into the Alaskan military family"
 An Air Base squadron will. be formed in Anchorage next month to recruit key personnel and es- tablish equipment requirements and training programs. Personnel and equipment of that unit will be absorbed by the fighter bonn Der squadron next July" Gen eral Kicks emphasized. "Forma- tion of the Alaska National Guard is a significant development in the defense planning of this strategic northernmost frontier Territory of the United States.
 With the activation of the Alas ka Air Guard every state ano Territory of the United States will have air guard units" he said "The Alaska squadron is the 95th tactical squadron established by the Air National Guard since it's organization in 1946. It repre- sents the first increase in flying units authorized for the air guarc since that date.
 The unit will be assigned fighter aircraft and supporting cargo craft in early spring. Train ing facilities will be included ir the proposed construction pro gram for Anchorage's Information al Airport. Such construction nor mally includes hangar and ware house facilities, a motor mainten ance building, and various smaller structures"
 The result of several years planning by Territorial authorit ies, National Guard Bureau offici als, and ASAF representatives the Alaska Air National GuarC was approved following a compre hensive survey in Alaska in Jul. by USAF and National Guart
The frontiersman., 1952-08-21
CANCER CURE CAUTION

Surgery and radiation, used singly or in combination, can cure most cases of early cancer. The American Cancer Society warns that any other claims of "cureS" should be thoroughly investigat- ed.