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The Miami times., 1952-12-13
Coast Guard Seeks
Academy Applications

Applications for the entrance
examinations to the u. S. Coast
Guard Academy for the June,
1868 class, must be received not
later than January l, 1858, Cap
tain George E. MacCabe, USCG
Commander, Seventh Coast Guard
District announced today.
Competitive examinations for
appointment to the Coast Guard
Academy will be held in 109 ma
jor cities on February "a and Is,
1858. The Coast Guard is seeking
qualified men to take these ex-
amdnationS.
Young men between the ages
of II and %, unmarried, high
school graduates or seniors who
expect to be graduated by June
80, 1858, and in excellent physi-
cal condition should carefully con-
slider the opportunities offered by
the Coast Guard Academy.
A minimum of Is academic
credits is required, including three
units of English, two units of Al
zebra and one unit each of plane
geometry and physics. To be
physically eligible an applicant
must be between 66 to 76 inches
in height, have 20I20 uncorrected
vision in each eye, and have at
least 20 vital Serviceable, natural
teeth.
The Coast Guard Academy is
now marking its 18TH academic
year. It is the only Armed Forces
academy where entrance is based
solely on competitive examina-
tionS. No state quotas or Gin
greSSional appointments are ss-
signed.
Coast Guard cadets follow a d
year course of academic studies
and military training leading to
q degree of bachelor of science in
engineering and a commission as
ensign in the Coast Guard.
The degree receives universal
recognition as the product of one
Of the top-ranking United States
engineering schools. The commits
Sion means the graduate can put
his learning to immediate use :.
without the ordeals of job hunt
ing, apprenticeship, and adjust
ments that confront the ordinary
college graduate. A career of ac-
ton and service is already layed
out as a Coast Guard Officer.
In line with Annapolis and
West Point, the pay for Coast
Guard cadets has been increased
to $ll8.50 monthly, and the ini-
tial allowance fer clothing and
equipment to $6ee.
Training cruises to foreign ports
enable the cadets to put to use
their theoretical and practical
studies and complete the educa-
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Mrs. Grace Albert has gone to
Harrisburg, Pa. to visit her
daughter and son-in-law, 1t. and
Mrs. Kenneth Washington, who are
expecting their first child very
soon. Mrs. Albert will remain for
the holidays and Mr.. Leo Albert
will join the family after the 10th
of this month.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Miss Rita Edwards of Nassau,
Bahamas is visiting Mrs. Eliza
beth Williams of 1735 NV 5th
ave. Miss Edwards came for
Thanksgiving and remained for
the Orange Blossom Classic.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Mrs. Martha Usher Smith, and
Mrs. G.. F. Waters of Jacksonville,
Florida, are house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson, 1854 NV 10th
st. for the past fortnight. Mrs.
Eldoris DeLarge entertained the
visitors at a supped on Monday
evening.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. E.. K. Lockhart
were host and hostess to Mrs.
Johnnie Ruth Clark and Mrs.
Pauline Wright of Daytona Beach
duning the Orange Blossom Clas-
sic.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Miss Mary Davis had as her
house guests during the classic
weekend, Misses Barbara and
Ruth Holland and Mrs. Sarah
Lovett, all of Jacksonville.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Friends Of Mr.. Charles Ross,
proprietor of the Economy Shoe
Shop, are pleased to know that
he is recovering from his recent
illness.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Mrs. Dorothy Harrington Pat
terson of New York City is visit
ing in Miami and plans to remain
through the Christmas holidays.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Friends are indeed happy 10 see
Mrs. Clora Pearsall, principal Of
Dunbar Elementary School, up
and out again, after her recent
illness. a F..
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Engram's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Butterfield for the classi,
weekend.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13
Xmas Cards To Men
Overseas Cost &c

Christmas greeting cards ad-
dressed to the men in service
overseas cannot be dispatched at
the &c rate, which applies to local
Christmas cards. All greeting
cards mailed overseas must be
prepared at the first class rate of
Sc per ounce.
Postmaster Valliere says that
last year thousands of boys over
seas were disappointed, and these
cards were retained and sent to
the Dead Letter Office because Of
being mailed at the &c rate.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Nurse Matte Wilcox Of Phila-
delphia, Miss Corine Thomas and
Mrs. Rosa Lee Brady, RN, were
visitors to Nassau. Mr.. Wilcox
spent Thanksgiving with the
Bradys, but flew back to Phila-
delphia on Friday. ''
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

From Daytona Beach, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Engram and their
children, Carol and George, Jr.,
along with Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
The Miami times., 1952-12-13

Sunday, December IA, the Rev.
E. r. Ferguson will preach at St.
James Baptist Church at 8 pm.
at a contest. At the evening SER
vice z o'clock, he will preach at
Trinity Wesleyan Church. The
public is invited to hear him at
these services. He is expecting to
go to Havana, Cuba. g..
The Miami times., 1952-12-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. Carlton Finley made a brief
visit to Nassau during the week.
The Miami times., 1952-12-13
ASTHMA COUGHS

UOn.t let dIncuIt breathing, Coughing
Bronchial Asthma or simple Bronchitis
ruin your sleep and energy without trying
MENDACO. Works through your blood to
help loosen and remove thick, strangling
permits freer breathing and sounder sleep.
Get MENDACO under money back guar
antee at druggists.
Evening star., 1952-04-24
25o.'' pHILco REFRIGERATOR

Reg. 1895! Save so!
Big 9-cu. 1T. fomiIy-size
refrigerator. Aoross-the-
top freeze chest, meat
keeper. 1851 model el2.
5th Floor, Washington;
9TH Floor, SilUer Spring;
9TH Floor, PGrkington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
7.s' All-steeI Ironing Board
So

54-in. size, Perfo-
roted top lets steam
escape, speeds IRON
ing. Legs lock sofelX
cont slip. Big onni-
versory buy!
7th Floor, Washington;
9TH Floor,
SilDer Spring.;
4th Floor, PGrkington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
59'' Brass Fireplace Set
49,

7-pc. set. Bross curtain
screen. 31x38". Bross-
covered shonks, ondirons,
fireset with gallery. Big
anniversary buy!
9TH Floor, Washington;
9TH Floor, SilUer Spring;
9TH Floor, Parkington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
12o.REcoRD CABINET

Holds 8 to II oIbums, or
40 single records. 20"
high, 20xl5". Sectioned
off for records. Walnut
or mahogany veneered.
5th Floor, Washington;
9TH Floor, SilUer Spring:
Street Floor, ParEington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
RooMY UTILITY CABINET

AII-steeI, white baked
enamel finish. so" toll,
l8xl2". Sturdy for
canned goods, dishes.
Buy for kitchen, laundry.
7th Floor, Washington:
9TH Floor, SilUer Spring:
9TH Floor, PGrkington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
o Plostie-top toble!
Q No.mor-boek chairs!

-, knock whoppne SIS off the price OF q 1o"o ~ -
TO" wv .a, okes the pooled buying power OF oil e W.
like this! s"' o kitchen dining o'ooVe 10 oe
w ,Los dnette on market! P'osto-P toO'e ' " - A =,
" WV ,other finish in grey reo or Ys"o"' Lo.
N'o +ohe 3ox4O n extends to ~ m V"oe'"'s ~
Oonoo" ' 49, - scratch walls or "ooo"0N
7,, Film, woniuoton Spring. 4tN f00' fS
Evening star., 1952-04-24
BIG MR.. AND MRS. CHEST

Imprinted, ready to stain
or paint. 4534" wide,
33l4" high, l412" deep.
6 big drawers. Buy in
poirs or 3's for buiIt-in
look.
7th Floor, Washington;
4th Floor, SilUer Spring.:
4th Floor, Parkington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
0Q.'' LEWYT VACUUM

Sove $40! Fomous Lewyt
tonk-type vacuum with
no dust bag to empty!
With attachments, plus s
months supply Of filters.
1851 model No. a..
5th Floor, Washington:
4th Floor, SilUer Spring;
4th Floor, PGrkington
Evening star., 1952-04-24
sun cHAISE LOUNGE

Steel frame, innerspring
mottress covered with
weother-resistont plastic.
Green, blue, red, yellow.
Adjustable. Rubber tires.
3rd Floor, Washington
9TH Floor, SilUer Spring;
9TH Floor, Parkington
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
CITY TO SELL WATER OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS

Future plans for selling water outside city limits when the city of Palmer completes and owns the system now under construction, were discussed at the regular council meeting December g.
 We are going to be in the Water-seling business" one councilman pointed out, If per- sons outside the limits want to purchase the water, we should sell it to them" During the dis cussion that followed a set policy was established by the council men so that persons outside the city limits who desire city water may start plans for installation.
 Through a motion made by Councilman Felzien, the City of Palmer went on record as offer ing the sale of water from the city water system, when in opera tion, to consumers who reside outside city limits, provided that the water to be sold to such con- sumers be conveyed through water lines furnished b the con- sumers from the city system but that all such Waterlines and other water facilities should be on the same standard quality as requir- ed within the city and that the location of the water lines and other facilities shall be in accord with city specifications and all water sold to out-of-city consum- FITS shall be sold at the same rate as sold in the city and all water shall be sold to the consumer by metering and that the installation of a meter by the consumer shall be considered a condition pre- cendent to the sale of the water.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
ELKS PLAN PARTY
 FOR LODGE KIDDIES

At 10 am. on December 20, Santa Claus will visit the local Elks Lodge and greet all Elks' children with candy, nuts and gifts, it was announced this week.
 The Christmas party will be complete with a pretty Christmas tree and two films will be shown, including Hopalong Cassidy and a Walt Disney film.
 Although this party will be for Elks' children only, the lodge also contributed to the annual Mer- chants Christmas party that will be held at the Valley Theater for Valley children on December 24.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
CREDIT UNION HEAD RESIGNS POSITION

Clarence Bell, president of the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union resigned his office at the last regular meeting. Effective December 31, MT. Bell offered his resignation because he does not plan to be in the Valley after the first of the year, it was an- nounced.
 The next regular meeting will be held at the end of January, the exact date to be announced. At that time there will be an annual election of officers. Anyone in- terested in joining the credit union and present members are urged to attend the meeting.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
ELKS DONATION FIRST IN BOY SCOUT DRIVE

The Boy Scout campaign open ed in Palmer Monday, December with kickoff at the regular Kiwanis noon luncheon.
 Starting the fund was a $50 donation presented to officials by Clarence Bell on behalf of Pal mer Elks Lodge No. 1842. Other organizations, business firms and individuals will be contacted dur ing the campaign, for their sup port. Any one desiring to assist in the program is asked to con- tact committeeman, Ed Smith, Rev. Edward Imme, Bill Rempel, or Tom Reiss. Donations, large or small, will be called for if so de- sired.
 Lapel pins Backing Alaska's Boys" are being given to all who support the campaign.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
Some Valley Youth May Go To Europe

For several years the All Foundation and other private fi- nancial grants have been spon- soring the International Farm Youth Exchange. Under this pro- gram American young people are given a chance to visit some for eign country in which they are interested. During their visit, the delegates live and work with farm families in different sections of the country. Upon their return to the United States, the delegates report on their visit to other young people and farm groups. The foreign nations participat- ing in the program, send their delegates to the U. s. on a similar plan. Alaska has sent two dele gates under the program so far. Herb Lang went to Sweden and Lapland, and June Sproul who visited France.
 The program offers a rare chance for some Alaskan young man to have a grand adventure at very low cost. Here are the qualifications. If you can qualify or know someone who can and would be interested, notify the local Extension Service as soon as possible.
 Applications should be in by December 18th and the assign ments are given by January 18th. The boy
 Must be high school graduate.
 Must be in 20-3O year age
 group.
 Must be in excellent health.
 Must be single.
 Must expect to remain out of
 school in fall of '53.
 Must have background of farm
 life and work and intend to
 remain in farming or closely
 related occupation.
 Must have some knowledge of
 the language of the country
 to which assigned.
 Let's send a Valley boy next
 summer!
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
To Broadcast Local Basketball Games

Anchorage radio station KENI, in a communication to the city council, announced their intention of broadcasting Railbelt Confer ence basketball games to be play ed in Palmer.
 Cooperation and use of the city telephone system was asked in the letter. The use would involve line from the school to the switchboard and then to the ACS office. Referred to the telephone committee, the request was later unanimously granted by the city council.
 The first game to be broadcast will be that of December 20 when the Palmer Moose meet the Sew ard Seahawks in the second of a two-game series scheduled for that weekend. Other games will be broadcast from Palmer when Anchorage and Fairbanks teams meet the local five later this month and in January.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
Posfmisfress Says Mail Packages This Week

Postmistress Beatrice Hunt ley urged today that Christmas mail be shipped immediately. Christmas greeting cards air. mailed this coming week will probably be delivered, she said. However, she added, any mailed to the states atfer next week may not reach their des- tination for holiday delivery.
 Adding to the announce ment, Mrs. Huntley urged that all packages in the local office be picked up as soon as pos sihle after notice has been giv- en-especially the COD. par cels.
 If business warrants staying open evenings, Mrs. Huntley said the office would remain open later than the regular 5:30 pm. closing time, during the pre-holiday season.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
New Enterprise In January

Mrs. Decema Andersen of An chorage announced this week her pans to open a branch of the An chorage business firm, Kimballs Department store here in Palmer. To be located in the second unit of the new Severns Building, the store will offer a complete line of McCall's patterns and associate lines, including ready-to-wear clothing, Mrs. Andresen said.
 "As the wants and needs of Palmer identify themselves, we will add to our line," she said. We will start with the patterns, materials and ready-to-wear and go on adding until we have a complete line, associated with a department store"
 Mrs. Clara Hickok of Talkeetna and Anchorage will manage the store, Mrs. Andresen announced.
 Opening date has tentatively been set for the first week in January.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
RENDEZVOUS SET FOR FEBRUARY 12-24

Anchorage's annual Fur Rem dezvous will have a twelve day run this year, according to an an- nouncement made by Bud Mock, president of the Rendezvous com- mittee. The longer period was de- cided upon to permit visitors more opportunities to view the many attractions.
 No manager has yet been nam ed; applications for the position will be accepted until December 20, Mock said.
 A long and varied program is being planned by the committee including many past favorites and many special exhibits.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
Large Attendance indicated for P-TA Christmas Party

A Christmas party has been planned for the annual holiday meeting of the Palmer P-TA to be held Tuesday evening, Decem- Der Is at the Palmer School gym nasium.
 The family-fun night, featuring a potluck dinner, will offer an opportunity to Valley families to participate in group entertain ment. Entertainment may be any short subject chosen by the fam fly, such as musical numbers, skits, folk dancing, singing or the like. Several teachers will act as judges for the contest, with 20 half gallons of ice cream to be awarded as first and second prizes.
 No definite contest rules have been formuated and each family is urged to enter the contest. A professional finish is not expect ed nor looked for. Family partici- patton in the group presentations is the main purpose of the pro- gram.
 Dinner will be served at 6 pm. with Room Mothers of grades five and six in charge of serving. The committee has requested the main dishes be stressed because of the very large attendance in- ,dicated by questionnaires being returned to the school this week. Relishes may be omitted this year, they suggested, and re- placed by various type salads.
 Dinner donations have been di- vided in the following manner Salads: Grades one, four, seven and ten. Main courses: Grades two, five, eight and eleven Christmas cookies: Grades three six, nine and twelve. Ice cream coffee, and koolaid will be fur nished by the association.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
LOCAL CHAMBER
 PROPOSES TOURIST SIGN FOR HIGHWAY

Henry J. Cuffeu of the North ern Neon Company of Anchorage was a guest at the regular Cham Der of Commerce meeting De- cember 10 and presented plans for a proposed tourist type sign to be erected on the highway, in- dicating the business section of Palmer. Letters well be mailed shortly to all past and present members of the local chamber, calling their attention to the pro- posed sign.
 Members were reminded that annual dues will be due and pay able on January 1. Business dues will be $25 per establishment and $15 per individual membership.
 The next regular meeting will be held the first Wednesday in January (January D; will com- mence at noon and adjourn promptly at one o'clock. All mem bers are urged to make plans to attend this meeting.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
Roy Brock Named New anager Of Anchorage Dairy

Roy Brock of Palmer started new duties as General Manager of the Anchorage Dairy Monday morning, December 8, Fred Zieke, Coop general manager, announc- ed this week.
 Brock deos not go into his new work without experience. He was former acting manager of the MVF.C.A., managed the Anch- orage Dairy some years ago and has conducted a large egg produc- ing ranch here in the Valley for several years. He also was asso- ciated with Clair Stock in the Pal mer Fountain and Cafe.
 He will make his home in An chorage.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
Open " Water-Line Ditch ss.esssaCe 10
 Moose Say Sportsnlen

John Bush, representing the Matanuska Valley Sportsmens Club, appeared before the Com mon Council at the regular meet ing held December g to ask that something be done about the open waterline ditch between Buggy's field and Benson farm.
 Fearing that moose will be trapped, crippled or killed by falling in the ditch this winter, the sportsmen's' association re- queSted that some means be pro- vided to aid in their escapement. Russell Felzien of the street de- partment was instucted to see that two ramps be provided for traversing purposes. The ditch was left open this winter by waterline contractors when they called a halt to their operations.
 City Clerk Bonded
 Council members approved the bonding of the city clerk to the amount of $15,O00, at a $50 pre- mium rate. The bonding will be done through the office of Kay Ripple Insurance Company of Palmer.
 Survey Continuing
 Richard Demming reported the water survey within the city is progressing well with the major ity of North Palmer residents already signed. Some of those not completed are property owners who are Outside. Demming re- ported he is finding several houses who will desire water con- nections who were not included in the original plans.
 Mayor AlsV. Hagen instructed City Attorney Harold Butcher to send a letter to Bourne As sociates who drew original plans, asking the firm to send an en- gineer to Palmer to work with Demming on the survey and help correlate data obtained from the survey. It was felt by the mayor and council that this assistance should come from Bournes to pre- vent the entire cost of the survey from falling on the city's shoul- ders.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
CAPACITY CROWD EXPECTED AT
 MERCHANTS PARTY

Plans for the Merchants annual Christmas party to be held We'd nesday, December 24 are nearly complete, it was announced this week.
 The party will be held for all children in the Valley from pre- school age up through the sixth grade. The program will start at ? pm. with an hours program of comic movies scheduled. Santa Claus will make his appearance at 3:15 pm. and distribute the many sacks of goodies to all the children attending.
 Because of the increased number of Valley children. par ents are asked to please not accompany their children to the show. School children will be accompanied by their teach CTS and the Moose Lodge will furnish several men who will act as ushers and general over seers of inc group. There is a possibility there might not be enough seats for the youngsters and for this reason emphasis has been placed on this request.
 The party will end early enough to permit the school children to return to school and board the school buses for their transportation home, it was an nounced.
 As in past years, provisions have been made to send packages of goodies to the various chil- drens' homes throughout the Val ley.
 Preparing for the Christmas program, A Hagen, Valley Thea tre manager has been painting the lobby and interior of the thea ter.
The frontiersman., 1952-12-11
1Q52 Auto License Plates Go On Sale December IS

Dorothy Saxton, local dep uty territory tax collector an- nounced this week that 1853 auto license plates will go on sale at her office in the Thea ter Building, Monday morning December Is.
 Plates, which will be yellow with blue numerals, may be used anytime after January 1 but must be purchased before February 28.
 AS a reminder, Mrs. Saxton said all applicants will be re- quired to have their registra- ton Qicense receipt with them at the time of purchase.
 Local numerals start at 12151. Sales are expected to exceed the record set in 1852.