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Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
Merle Andsrsons--
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since that date In September Inc Frank Linn farm was leased Q Mir. and Mrs. Grayson Murphy. Inc Gust Scheibl farm was sole 'o Roland Grover. the Fred Gay. lord farm was sold to Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Boyd. and the Ar vid Johnson farm was sold to Mir and Mrs. Vernon Williams.
 Merle and Dorothy Anderson and their three ehildren-Jamcs. Marie and Philip-plan to leave the Valley January 10 to make their home near Phoenix, Ari- Zona. Their plans for the future are indefinite, and although they do not rule out altogether a re- turn 10 the Valley. the Ander- sons are quite sure that they would not come back to re-enter the dairy business. They plan to fly out, shipping their car to Se- attle. From Seattle, they will drive to Phoenix. where Mrs. An derson's family has a ranch near by. Before settling down in Ari- zona, the family will visit rela- lives of Mir. Anderson in Wiscon- sin.
 With the departure of the An dersons, the Valley loses two prominent, longtime residents. Merle Anderson is the son of ori- ginal Colonist Chris L. Anderson, and Dorothy Anderson is the daughter of Ross L. Sheely who was the second manager of the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Cor poration, having taken over the reins from Don Irwin late in 1885. The Sheely family came here from Fairbanks, where they had lived since 1880. The Anderson farm was purchased by MT. Shee- ly from the late A. A. Shonbeck of Anchorage in 1886. The Ander- sons purchased it from Sheely ln 1941.
 Merle Anderson is present gov ernor of the local Moose Lodge, and he has also been active in the Masonic Lodge. Dorothy Ander- son has been active as a member of Women of the Moose, O.E.S., and the Evening Craft Club.
 The new, Anderson owners of the Anderson farm are not related to the former owners. Robert An derson lived in the Valley few years from 1940 to 1943 when he left to join the Armed Forces. He married a local girl, Grace Smith, who was born in the Val ley. Their daughter Barbara is n the sixth grade. The new dairy farm owner has been operating a big dairy farm just outside Des Moines, Iowa.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
Palmer Gagers Clash
 With Seward Saturday

Local basketball fans are look ing forward to Saturday night January 5. when the local Palmer Moose continue the Railbcit Con ference schedule in their first en- counter of the season with the hoopsters from Seward. The Sew ard team is playing the Anchor age Eagles in Anchorage Friday night.
 Coach Bob Critics predicts a good game Saturday night. Both teams are in good shape, he said.
 The Palmer Moose were defeat ed slightly in their latest contest with the army. In fast. exciting game last Friday night. the Moose lost to the South Dakota National Guard by a score of s to AZ. Larsh was high point man for the Moose and Bovey for the Nation al Guard.
 Standings in the Railbeit Con- ference show Anchorage leading with three games won and none lost. Fairbanks has lost six games and won none. Palmer has two wins and one loss, and Seward has won two games and lost none.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
VALLEY HOMESTEADERS PORTRAYED IN
 THE ALASKA FARMER

The success story of a Mata- nuska Valley homesteading cou- ole is featured in the December issue of the Alaska Farmer.
 The story of Ruth and Darrell Callison to build a cabin, clear land and plant vegetable crops on their homestead located about IA miles north of Palmer on the Glenn Highway makes interest ing reading. Mrs. Callison former ly was a nurse at Valley Hospital and was Dr. Vernon Gates office nurse.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
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the directors a complete picture of il.
 Ii took the accountants 10 days of searching before they found the key io the situation. KoSlos- ky said. After that. they easily discovered the many ways and means employed by Maze in mak- ing these defalcations. The losses had been concealed so cleverly, the new bank manager said, that even the regular Territorial audit by the Board of Auditors failed to disclose any shortages.
 Rumors regarding alleged in- stances of forgery have not re- suited in any formal complaint to date although Koslosky did not deny that such charges might be forthcoming at a later date.
 The bulk of the loss was effect ed through overdrafts. largely on the account of the Anchorage Shopping Guide and its successor, the Matanuska Press, in which Maze was a heavy Stockholder.
 The rumors of Maze's defalca- tions and his subsequent arrest on charges of embezzlement have shocked people of this area where Maze has been honored as one Of the leading citizens. He has been active in civic affairs, being the president of the Palmer Inde- pendent School District Board It the time of his arrest. He has also been active in the Chamber of Commerce, the Valley Hos pital Association, the American Legion, and the KiWanis Club. Even as people condemned him for the actions which brought about his arrest, many remem- bered that he has given much of his time and effort in service 10 the community.
 Meanwhile, the bank directors believe they are lover the hump. Already they are considering plans which will make the bank bigger one physically as well as financially and afford its GUS toners even more protection. They are considering additional capitalization and additional de- posit insurance which would in- sure each separate account up to $1O,OOO. They also have plans for enlarging the present bank struc- ture. All of this will take a little time, but the directors are con- fident that these improvements will come.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
Power Policies
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 area to help make sure that the equipment is obtained.
 Susitna Studies Threatened
 Herb Hilscher added that all those interested in the future de- velopment of this area should make clear to officials in the h. terior Department that the con tinuation of the Susitna River power studies is of vital import ance. Reminding his listeners of the limitations of the Eklutna power potential, he warned that future industrial development Of the entire Railbelt area in Jeop- ardized by a shortsighted econ omy move that would cut off fur ther studies of the vast Susitna possibilities. Whereas the Eklut- na hydro-electric system will pro- vide 10000 KW's-all of which has been spoken for-there are three possible sites on the Susitna river, one of which-the Devils Canyon site-is capable of pro- ducing 100000 KW's. '' '.'''
 Following Hilscher's suggestion the local chamber went on record to endorse officially the continu- ation of hydro-electric investiga- lions in the Railbelt area.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
Hospital FUnd-
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 nous donation of $l35. Several other sizeable contributions from individuals also have been turned in recently. The S1,50O from the Jonesville miners was a boost that helped tremendously.
 All of these convince the com mittee that the fund raising drive is meeting increasing support in the community. Members take this opportunity to say Thank vou' to all those who have help ed already-and "Please" to the rest of us who still need to get behind the hospital drive finan- cially.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
Council Moves Fusf-
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tContinued from Page D authorized, as was a salary check 10 the city attorney.
 Water System Changes
 A prepared recommendation from the water committee will be transferred to the Thomas Bourne Associates for study. The com mittee made several recommend ations regarding the installation and extension of 10 inch lines and the replacement of three and four inch lines by six inch lines in the distribution system for the city's new water project.
 Health Council Report
 In a letter to the City Council group, the Palmer health council notified the city that in water tests made January 2, Palmer water supply tested negative.
 However, they recommend all drinking water be boiled during this period. The Thomas Bourn engineer reported to the city council that he believes new channel recently cut at the water source is causing the sediment noticed in the water the past week or two. The channel has cut through much of the vegeta- tion layers and should have gravel base within a short time.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
SCOUTS ENJOY OUTING

Boy Scouts of Troop 654 en- ioyed a fishing-trip-outing at Big Lake December 28. Accompanied by Scoutmaster Vernon Fridley, Norman Rousey, Vern Fridley, Jr.. and Emil LaWalters who took the boys in his truck, several fine catches were reported.
 Before returning home, the boys enjoyed a hot meal consist ing of chili, hot chocolate and goodies.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
ALASKA HIGHWAY OPEN

The Alaska Highway IS open throughout and in good winter condition, according to report from Whitehorse.
 Slippery in spots, particularly between Miles 46 and 50, drivers are cautioned to carry tire chains for emergency use.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
Kiwanis Ladies Night

Installation of 1852 officers will be the main feature of the Xii wanis Club Ladies' Night meet ing to be held at Moose Hall Mon day evening, January 7. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:3O D. m.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03
At Bettys'

The time has come again to say thanks, and have our anniversary sale. This one will mark our 4th year.
 Everything will be included coats, suits, blouses, slax, dresses and so on.
 The sale begins Monday, Janu- ary 7th at goo am. Come early for the best selections.
 BETTY. Paid Adv.
Valley frontiersman., 1952-01-03

"t8N tT authorized. as was a salary check 10 the city attorney.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Services Held For
Mrs. Caroline Sh0up

Services for the late Mrs. Car
oline Shoup, 70, who passe d
away at the home Of her son,
Jesse, at Hamilton on Tuesday
of last week, were held at the
Methodist Church the following
Friday afternoon, with the Rev.
Hem, pastor of the Presbyter-
ian Church at Cut Bank, officiat-
ing. Arrangements were in
charge of the Beck Fune |
Home. Burial was in the Brown
ing cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joe Mckay,
Roy Williams, Roger Gaffney,
Chan Hoffman, w. G. Renshaw
and Norman Halseth.
Deceased was born 10 Pennsyl-
vania on September Is, 1872. In
early girlhood she made her home
in Missouri. where she W a S
united in marriage to Isaa C
Shoup. For a time they farmed
in Kansas and later moved to
! Nanton. Alberta. where they
homesteaded.
In 1926 they came to Brown
ing vicinity, the family home
having been here since. Mr..
Shoup's death occu fred in 1915.
Survivors include. three sons,
Jesse of Hamilton, Cyrus and
Earl of Browning; wo brothers,
CONTINUED on last page)
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Blackfeet Voters
Puzzled Over
Contention OF
"Who's Boss?"

The voting population of the
Blackfeet tribe, those of b O h
sexes and who have attained the
age of 81, are between the 'dev-
il and the deep sea" as to know
what to do about the two cleo
tons that have been called for
today in the various districts of
the reservation.
One Of the elections is in charge
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
and the other in charge of the
Blackfeet Tribal Business Coun-
Gil. At both elections voters are
awaited opportunity to vote for or
against Amendment III, which
proposes the "ear-marking' of
Class B revenue.
In addition to the amendment
issue, the Tribal Council-sponsor-
ed election will avail voters an
opportunity to vote on a referen-
dunn proposal, which is patterned
somewhat after the Amendment
III proposal.
On page 3 of this issue appears
both proposals.
The occasion has aroused con-
troversies as to set up two camps
among the Blackfeet.
Agency Supt. Robertson ex-
planned to t h e Chief publisher
last week that his calling of the
election was not in violation of
the Blackfeet Tribal constitution,
as he had been assured by Com
missioner Dillon Myers of the
Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Joseph W. Brown, who has
served more years as member
of the Tribal Council than any
other Blackfeet, t h S including
several terms as chairman, con-
tends that the Indian Bureau is
usurping authority in calling of
the present election that it does
not possess. The Tribal constitu-
ton backs up his contention, he
said.
Be that as it m a y, there is
much confusion. To play safe,
there is likelihood that m o S t
voters will vote at both elections.
Which election W ii ! be the
valid one?
! That's the question.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
High School Band
TO Play At Havre
Event Tomorrow

The Browning high c h o o !
band will be one of 36 Montana
bands to participate in the annual
Havre Music Festival tomorrow.
The various organizations will
have a total membership of 1000
present. The Browning hi g h
school band will play its concert
in front of the Elks Club at $40
p. M, under the direction of
Robert L. Green.
One of the outstanding num-
bers of the project will be con-
cert by feature band made up
OF musicians from the SO partici-
pating bands. Browning high
school band musicians selected
for the feature band include Will
son Roy, solo cornet; Joe Mckay,
drums, Marlene Crawford, clari-
net, and Eleanor Schmidt, French
horn.
The days events will begin at
1l:45 a. m. with an address of
welcome by Governor John W.
Bonner. Other speakers will in
clude Senator Zales N. Ecton.
Mary Condor, State Supt. of Pub
lie Instruction, and Harry Hutch
ms, Canadian guest speaker.
In the evening the program
will be participated in by the
Great Falls Drum and Bugle
Corps, Medicine Hat ACT band,
VFW Drum and Bugle Corps and
the Theta RHO drill team of
Chinook.
The Browning high school band
will participate with Sc members.
Seven twirlers of the baton group
will also participate.
I Four persons. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Brooks and Mr.. and Mrs.
Merlin Crawford, will accompany
; them to Havre.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Supt. C|oke Offers
EXPLANATION Of
Tax Levy Situation

The publicity given the recent
allotment Of oil money to school
funds has caused great deal of
misunderstanding on the part of
the public.
The general impression the av-
erage citizen has is that more
money will now be available for
new equipment, texts, repairs,
etc. The fallacy is in thinking
of receipts as expenditures.
What we forget is that the State
Legislature has placed rigid con-
trolls on school expenditures.
AS explained in an earlier ar
ticle, the amount that any school
can spend in school year is lin,
tied by the approved budgets.
The limit set is, obviously. toe
low, but nothing can be done un.
til the next session of the legis.
lature.
81 The formula as now set ur
denies the district the right tc
spend all the money to which il
is entitled. The one recourse lief,
to the district is to vote an extra
levy. Let it be remembered that
what you are actually voting fol-
is not to raise your taxes, but
rather to increase the districts
spending power.
Actually, the total levy will bt
lower than during this year.
Any qualified voter on the
present rolls may vote. The el
ection will be held Saturday. Ma.
~, from IL noon to 7 p. m.
Supt. Harry H. Cloke.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
City Water Tank
Improvement
Now Under Way

Work on the city water tank,
in resumption of what was begun
last fall, is under way by h e
Valley Mercantile Company of
Hamilton. In charge of the pro-
ject is John B. Seigrist. He is
being assisted by John R. Jan
mack.
8 The contract, which will ap-
proximate $1,000, provides for a
thoroughness of construction as
to last for a lifetime, as Seigrist
explained it.
a All new material will be used
in the work, he said.
At the rate of present progress.
water will be flowing into t h e
tank by the middle of next week,
though full head will not be
turned on until state inspector
has given the project a thorough
examination. This, Seigrist said,
is for detection of any possible
flaw in engineering.
The improvement will include a
6-inch inlet and an 8-inch outlet
to provide continuous circulation
of water.
A single 8-inch pipe was used
in the original feed system. the
result being water stagnation.
Final work, which will be done
some time next summer, will be
the insulating of the pipe, the
latest type of material to be
used.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Senator Ect0n Here
On Visit Today

Senator Zales N. Ecton will be
in Browning today to meet
friends and constituents. being
on his tour of Montana. He re-
Gently announced that he would
be a candidate to succeed himself
for the senatorial seat.
Tomorrow he will be one of the
featured speakers at t h e Havre
Music Festival.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Pfc. Calvin Last Star
Awarded Bronze Medal
I'D Inf. Division Released

Wv 1900 AAV AoASAA ASSANooNJ
Korea-Pfc. Calvin Last Star.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Last Star, has been awarded the
Bronze Star medal for meriteri-
GUS service in Korea.
Private Last Star, who was a
member of 10th Engineer Com
bat Battalion of the Sd Infantry
Division, was tate d to the
United States this month.
The decoration was presented
in recognition of Last Stars ser
vice from January 16 to April l,
1852.
Local nOte-When Private Last
Star left Browning to enter the
Armed Service, two large Indian
braids dangled over his Shout
ders. 1t was a most spectacular
hair-piece to those of the army.
However, in the course of PRO
cessing' Private Last Star had
to part with his two fine braids,
under army regulations. One
day he was ordered to report to
the barber. The processing"
was done in disregard of Black
feet ideal of couture. Private
! Last Star was in the army now
and with the common old lack
ass" haircut.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Four Stars

Four stars
Only four athletes-three OF them
men-have won four gold medals
in the same Olympic Games.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Double Election Being Held Today
Transients Would Flock
Into State To Bankrupt
Farmers And Ranchers

Helena-"Transient workers
would flock to Montana from all
over the United States and could
easily bankrupt every farmer and
rancher now covered by the pres
ent workmen's compensation law
if the provisions of the Progress
i've Party-sponsored initiative
petition to amend the Industrial
Accident L aw is successful"
Sam D. Coca, Jr., Secretary of
the Montana Economic Council
declared today,
"A nonresident of Montana
suffering from any one or more
of the many diseases which could
be defined as non-disabling oc.
cupational diseases or infections
such as sinusitis, III e common
CO d, toothache, lumbago, or
some other similar ailment could
enter Montana, apply for a job
and if declined employment be
entitl e d to claim the SIS, 900
penalty from the farmer or ranch
er who refused him employment.
IF a transient worker should
be discharged because he h a d
lumbago and could not pitch hay,
he could then claim the $4,000
penalty from the rancher or
farmer because he was discharged
by reason of the fact that he had
lumbage and could not work. AS
a matter of fact, this hay hand
with lumbago could do the same
thing at any number of farms
and claim the $4,000 every time
he was discharged.
Every employees job would
be imperiled by t h is initiative
measure because it would be
nessary for every employer in
Montana between the d ay the
measure was placed on the ballot
and the date of the election to re.
quire a physical examination OF
every employee and before the
law became effective to dischage
every one Of his employees who
suffered any disability of any
character, however slight. This is
the only safeguard available tc
the employer and it imperils the
job of every employee in Mon.
tana.
These are some of the reasons
for the great and rapidly mount
ing number of employees an
employers who are joining in the
fight against this vicious initia
tive proposal Coca said.
Many a b o organizations
realizing the necessity of protect
ing the jobs of their membership
have publicly announced thei
opposition to this initiative meas
ure. and without exception thes'
organizations are urging mem
! bers not to sign the petition, AM
if any members have signed the.
are having them withdrew thei
signatures on the withdrawal pc
titions which will soon be avail
able"
| -p-p-p-n-a~o@
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Tannin Source

81 Dou 3las fir bark is used by a
tannery located at Dallas, Oregon
Tor the source of its tanrin required
In curing leather
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Game kepOrtS

Donors CT eos or more to the us.
Olympic funl receive a compliment
tary copy Of the official report Of
the 1852 Games
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
First Territory

The Louisiana Purchase was the
first asscession to the territory of
the United States
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09

It's Your Freed0m-Protect It! What
better can you do in times like these but
initiate the teamwork which Yields an
invincible defense force. Teamwork
U. S. Savings Bonds are now Defense
Bonds and your purchase of these bonds
means you are doing your part in build
ing strong, financial America. Buy
them now and buy them regularly
through the Payroll Savings Plan where
you work or the Bond-A-Month Plan At
your bank. =. U. S. Treasury Dsoarimssr
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Donna Franks Chosen
To Attend Girls State;
Thelma Merchant Al'nate

Donna Franks has been chosen
by the Browning high school jun
ior class teachers as local repre-
sentative to attend Girls State
at Billings in June. Thelma Mer-
chant was chosen alternate.
Girls State is sponsored by the
American Legion Auxiliary.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-05-09
Rain Barrels

Make your rain barrel waterproof
keep it from rotting by applying
boiled lirseed oil each spring APP
ply enough so that it soaks into the
wood. Allow barre! to dry before
using.
Evening star., 1952-12-03
Civil Defense Lauds
Emergency Gasoline

District civil defense officials
yesterday commended q private
industry program which assured
o supply Of gasoline here in case
Of electric power failures result
ing from bomb attacks or other
disaster.
The Sun OIL Co. announced 1t
has Installed hand-crank facilities
on Q gas pump at each OF its sta
tions here. In case Of an electric
power failure, the pumps can be
switched to hand operation In
from six to eight minutes.
II. L. Beckwith, district man
ager for the oil company here
advised Civil Defense Director
John e. Fondahl of the new in
etallations. He said national civil
defense officials feared that with
out power. their ambulances, fire
trucks and other emergency
vehicles might be immobilized In
the critical hours following q
blast. thereby paralyZing rescue
and rehabilitation efforts"
Commentator came from a
spokesman for Inspector Fondahl
who pointed to problems Of an
adequate gasoline supply as a
major consequence Of downtown
power failures.