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Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Jesse Lee News

Jesse Lee is making progress in it's part of the preventive and corrective program so important to the general health of any community. Through the CO., operation of Miss Hirsch, local Public Health Nurse, appoint ments were obtained with Dr. Fritz at the clinic in Anchorage for twenty children needing eye and ear examinations. Glasses for thirteen needing them are being provided by the local Lions Club as part of their na- tional sight saving program. Within another week all the children will have had their dental work brought up to date by Dr. Hittson, Alaska Depart ment of Health dentist stationed at the Seward Sanatorium.
 The staff is hoping that an instructor can be found to give a Red Cross First Aid course to staff members in the near flu ture.
 As a bit of practical accident prevention Ray Rodgers is busy replacing the broken steps at the front entrance of the boys building.
 MT. Dan Boehm, who will complete the staff at Jesse Lee for the coming year, is expected daily. He and Mrs. Boehm, Bobby, almost four, and Ruth Adrienne, almost two, are driv- ing up the Highway from their home in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
1s+ Printed Edition O* The Alusk0 Nurse
 In The Neil This Week

The first printed edition of "The Alaska Nurse" a quarterly publication of h Alaska Nurses Association is just off the press and in the mail.
 Edited by Mrs. Ruth Cooper, secretary of the association, the book represents many hours of compiling, editing and makeup, all of which was an unknown field to Mrs. Cooper when she undertook the work.
 The 32-page magazine was printed by Seaport Record. An attractive cover design, which will be permanent, was designed by Col. Frances Kasmarek, U. s. Army.
 Mrs. Cooper has done an out standing job on the publication and it to be commended by the membership for her ingenuity, skill, and the courage to under take a task of such large dimen- sion without previous eXperi- ence
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
'Gre0fesf Show On
 Berth Coming Sun.

BestoWing an extra wonderful treat to Seward moVie-goerS, the management of h Liberty Theater is proud to announce a special Academy Award de mand performance of Cecil B. De Miles 'The Greatest Show on Earth" This Oscar" winning film masterpiece, due to open Sunday, combines two of the worlds greatest spectacles - Cecil B. De Mile Technicolor extravaganza and a big-time Big Top show.
 De Mile, long the master snowman, has at last applied his film-making genius to a massive circus spectacle combined with a drama about its performers and workers. The result is truly superb Technicolor treat that captures the spirit and essence of the Greatest Show as no film has ever done before.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
VFW TO INSTALL OFFICERS MONDAY

Commander Joe Walsh, Den ali Post 1885 VFW, Anchorage, will be in Seward Monday, Oc- tober 19 at 8 pm. for installa- ton of officers and initiation of new members in the Seward Post. The meeting will be held in the Legion Club.
 Concerted effort is being made to reactivate Seward Post 3836 VFW, which has not been active for the past three years.
 It is hoped that all those eli gible for Veterans of Foreign Wars membership will attend the meeting and take an active part in reviving the Seward Post. They are reminded that this is a good outfit, but only as strong as it's membership.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
The Carnival Is Coming!

On Friday. October 23, at 8 pm, the School Carnival will be held in the High School Gym.
 This annual carnival promises to have the largest assortment of fun, games and prizes of any previous year.
 Fortune telling, quoits, shoot ing gallery, Mammy's grab bag, fish pond, food concessions, bean throw, dart throw, basketball toss, games of chance, and the most exciting sports show yet are some of the events on the agenda for the evening.
 The proceeds from this car nival will be used to pay for the new basketball uniforms now on display down town, and to buy an elementary typewrit- CT, which is typewriter with an extra large type for grade school use.
 More prizes, more fun and more games will make this a long remembered evening. Turn out for your All-School Carni- val this coming Friday evening at 8 pm. in the school gym.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
GENUINE POTLUCK SUPPER FOR B.P.W. GUESTS

A genuine potluck supper, everyone to bring just what she likes, will make a change for members of the Business & Pro- fessional Women's Club next Tuesday, as well as for their guests.
 All women teachers in Sew ard schools are invited guests of the club at this meeting which will be held in the Elks Club room-entrance at south door. Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30.
 As entertainment, Mrs. Mar garet Hafemeister, Public Vel fare Agent, will give an account of her recent field trip illustrat- ed with slides. Members may bring 10 of their own favorite slides to show, also.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
RAINBOW GIRLS TRAVEL TO PALMER SUNDAY

Two or three carloads of girls from Seward Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, will go to Palmer Sunday for the institu- tion of an assembly in that city.
 Mrs. Tom Howell and Mrs. Frank Lewis will be going and will take as many girls as they can squeeze in comfortably. There is a possibility of a third car, or possibly more, which will give more girls in the Seward group an opportunity to go.
 Mrs. Dora Sweeney, Grand Deputy for Alaska, will be pres ent to officiate at the instituting of the new assembly.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Elks Offer To Assist Ambulance Corps

Four men and two women have completed first aid work and were placed on the roll for emergency calls of the Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps at the meeting of the SVAC last Tuesday night. Although the total number of available train ed volunteers is still far short of the goal of 40, this new group will relieve the few persons who have been called upon to devote so much of their time, night and day, for the past months, accord ing to Jack Kelly, president, this week.
 Preparations are moving rap idly for the Halloween dance October 31, when Buster Clark and his orchestra from Anchor age Musicians Union will play for a whole night Gf necessary of dancing. Entire proceeds from the dance will go for the pur- chase of a new ambulance for Seward and vicinity to replace the one now in use and which is costing so much in upkeep.
 The Corps is much in need of half a dozen blankets. Dark gray or Army type blankets are best as they are heavy but launder easily. Anyone who has blan- ket which may be used is asked to leave it at the newspaper office or call in the address and it will be picked up.
 Elks Volunteer Aid
 Seward Elks have volunteered assistance to the Corps in pur- chase of an ambulance. This of fer was gratefully accepted by the SVAC members Tuesday and a letter of thanks was sent to the Elks. The Lodge will sponsor a drive after the dance when it is known definitely how much money will be needed. Such active interest as this shown by the Elks and the very definite assistance being given by fire men is most heartening, SVAC members agreed Tuesday, and gives them courage to go on with a job that is not easy.
 Work on Garage
 Russell Painter gave the Corps use of his warehouse in which to garage the ambulance. This warehouse is on the alley be- tween Third and Fourth Ave nues at Jefferson Street. It is necessary to do some re-arrang- ing in the building and some slight repairs. Corps men will be glad of any help in this re- pair project that other men may be ready to give.
 It was reported that many people are buying tickets for the dance who do not intend to go, but are taking this way to help out very worthy cause,
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
ALASKAN MAGAZINE FEATURES BROWN BEAR PICTURES

A series of unprecedented brown bear pictures, some of the most unique ever taken in Alaska, are featured in the cur rent issue of the Alaskan Re porter.
 The pictures were snapped by Dick Chace, Apahorage photo grapher, across Cook Inlet from Homer. The massive brownies were caught by the camera while fishing for salmon. One picture shows seventeen bears at the edge of a river.
 Chace reports that there were more brownies there than could be caught by the camera at one time. He said there were 32 of the big bruins fishing simulta- neously and roughly 100 bears in the immediate area.
 Fish and Wildlife Service agents have known of the brown bear "Shangri-la" for some time, but as far as is is known this is the first time that anyone has provided pictorial proof of the bears prized fishing site
 Chace photographed the bears with both still and movie cam eras.
 The first release of the pie lures is being made through the Alaskan Reporter, which is now on sale in the Alaska Shop.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
TWO GRADES NOW IN NEW JAMES BUILDING

Two grades, q third under Mrs. Helen Carpenter and fourth under Miss Lurline Will kins, are now settled in the new James building on Fourth Ave.
 The children are studying in brightly lighted and brilliantly colored rooms. The building of concrete block construction IS fire resistant and warm. Play ground space adjoining the building keeps little people off the street and prospects are for a good year in these two classes, although one is larger than de- sired.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Kids invited To Enter ModeIers' Contest

It has been said that girls are better at handcraft than boys. Now is the chance to prove it, girls! Or are the boys to settle the question once and for all.
 Take look at the model con test now under way at Bayside Sporting Goods Store. Compe- tent judges of airplanes, boats, and so on, will keep an eye on the entries and judge them ac- cording to age groups and skill.
 A list of age group will be found in the advertisement else where in today's issue. Prizes and trophies are on display in the store window.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16

amer Luxe l.. hreuZer, o.J. for the Catholic Parishes and military installations.
 Father Kreuzer was formerly associated with Gonzaga Univer- sity and during the past few years has conducted Novenas, Retreats and Missions in the Northwest.
 He was born in Spokane July 3, 1920. In 1887 he entered the Society of Jesus at Sheridan, Oregon. Four years later he be- gan the three-year philosophical course at Mt. St. MichaePs, Spo- kane. After teaching for three years at Gonzaga High School, he went to California for theolo gy. where he was ordained on June IT, 1850. His tertianship was made at Port Townsend, Washington. After teaching last year at Gonzaga, he joined the Province Mission Band in July. Father Kreuzer pronounced his VOWS at St. Aloysius Church, Spokane.
 The Mission at Sacred Heart is for all Catholics, and non Catholics as well are welcome. The instructions and sermons are concerned with the funda- mental issues and problems of everyday living.
 Mission services begin each evening at 8 o'clock. Masses in the morning at o'clock will be followed by a brief instruction ,>nrioI
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Sixteen NufionoI Guurdsmen Leave For Encampmenf

Sixteen members of Seward Unit, Alaska National Guard, will move to Camp Denali at Fort Richardson for a two week encampment. They form a part of the 207th Infantry Battalion (Separate) under the command of It. Col. George M. McLaugh- lin of Anchorage. Seward Unit is under the command of It Ralph Fuske of Seward
 Two planes from the Air Ma tional Guard will pick up the local group Saturday morning, moving them to Camp Denali The training site is described as a greatly improved facility this year, by Brigadier General John R. Moves, Adjutant Gener- al, AVG. Tents are being framed to keep out the cold; mess ia cilitieS will be run by the US. Army at Ft. Richardson. An in teresting and instructive camp has been predicted by General Moves.
 Alaska Day will be observed at Camp Denai on Sunday with suitable camp ceremony On October "A, the public will be invited to a review of troops, as Guardsmen observe Governor s Day. Prominent officials and civic leaders throughout Alaska are being invited to attend the ceremonies on Governors Day
 This is the first winter en- campment for the local boys, eight of whom are high school students.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Methodist Women
 PIon Bozoor, Dinner

The Woman's Society of Christian Service who met at the home of Mrs. Paul Nelson October 9, decided to hold a Bazaar and Harvest Dinner on November 6. The dinner will be cafeteria style and will be SerV- ed fir 5 to 8 pm. in the Meth odist Church basement. Tickets may be obtained from any of the members or at the door and the public is cordially invited to at tend.
 Mrs. Helen Lambert, president of the Woman's Society, named the following members to head the various committees for the bazaar: Mrs. Arreta Howell, Miss Sarah May Garrett, Mrs. Ruth Malin, Miss Anna Martin, Mrs. LuDean Knight, Mrs. Nancy Blanchard, and Mrs. Gladys Bogard.
 Handmade articles, baked goods, candy and gift items, be- sides an interesting White Ele- phant Sale, will be features of the bazaar, and will be on dis play for shoppers all afternoon and evening of November 6.
 At the meeting at Mrs. Nel- sons home, Mrs. Marilyn Ed wards was appointed representa- tive to the Seward Recreational Committee and Miss Maritime Burdick was named as alternate.
 The secretary of the group, Miss Helen Case, was instructed to write a letter to- Governor Heintzleman at Juneau regard ing revision of the dental bill on the agenda for the special ses- sion of the legislature.
 Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Nelson, and Miss Helen Priebe.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
One Blast For The
 Country

New instructions are announce ed by the Fire Department con corning fire siren signals. Here after one long blast of the fire siren will signify fire outside the city limits. In this way. fire men will know that some equip ment and enough men to proper lY man the equipment will re- main in town.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Fire Chief Will Inspect Homes If Requested

Fire Chief Fred Kielcheski stated last week that he will be glad to inspect any building or home for fire hazards upon re- quest. Many people new to All aska are using oil and gas stoves for the first time this year. They may not be aware of fire haz- ards existing in their homes through use of this kind of heat ing.
 MT. Kielcheski will be glad to offer any advice and assistance in correcting such hazards. He can be reached by calling Adams 155.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
FIRST P-TA MEETING OF YEAR SATURDAY

The first meeting of the Sew ard Parent-Teacher Association will be held in the assembly room of the high school Satur- day, October IT at 8 pm.
 All parents are requested to be present to set up program for the year. At this meeting a nominating committee will be appointed to present a slate of officers for the coming year.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Six-Day Mission Set At Catholic Church

A Catholic Mission will be conducted at Sacred Heart Cath ollie Church beginning Sunday, October Is, and continue daily through October 23. The Mis- sion will be conducted by Father Luke L. Kreuzer, S.J., we'll known member of the Jesuit Mission Band of the Oregon Pro- vince. He is currently on tour of Alaska conducting missions
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
SS ALASKA SUBSTITUTES
 FOR SS BARANOF THIS TRIP

The Alaska Steamship Com panyf steamer Alaska is sailing from Seattle at 3 pm, October 16, for the regular voyage of the Baranof which is being with drawn from service for one voy- age for maintenance, D. E. Skin ner, company vice president and general manager, said.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Usiler-Fir+h Wedding

Miss Grace Ushler and Lewis Raymond Firth were married last Saturday, October 10, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Arnold Custer, S.J., of ficiating.
 Attendants were E. w. Hull, Luke McCabe, and Miss Susan Hayward. The bridal couple are spending honeymoon near Homer,
 The new Mrs. Firth is counsel Tor at the Seward Rehabilitation Center, and has been a local resident for several years.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Reporters Notebook

MT. and Mrs. Jack Jeffery of Alaska Steamship office went to Mckinley Park this week to uphold the honors of Seward. They will try to bring back the same honors that the Sipprells got last year as winners of three prizes for costumes at the Ball. Good luck, Jack and Ann!
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

A new telephone directory for Seward is now under prep aration to be printed locally, This will be welcome to phone users because of the large num- Der of changed numbers and added lines whose numbers are not in the old book.
 The new book will be for Seward only.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16

Mrs. Mary Bucklew arrived on the Denali Thursday to stay with her daughter and grand children, Onnalee O'Brien, little Pat and Casey. Mrs. BuckleW is from Sacramento, California. This is her fourth trip to Alaska but the first time in Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16

Don't forget the Nurses apron sale on November 14. Aprons make good Christmas gifts.
 Wilma Henrickson is back in the beauty shop after being out a week with her injured foot. She limpS but gets around. Will ma broke bone in her foot when the car she was driving went eff the road a couple of weeks ago.
 Mrs. Clara Varnell is home after a month spent in Fairbanks with daughter Helen and the new grandson, Stephen. It was like going south, Mrs. Varnell says, coming back to Seward from the northern city. Trees are all bare up there and it was quite a thrill to find even a few green leaves at home.
 The Junior Women's Club met at the home of Marge Lovett on Tuesday evening. About Is were present. The club will handle TB Seals again this year
 Thursday, October Is, the Brownies went to the Girl Scout House for meeting. They seWed surprises for their mothers. There were II girls and two adults present. The next meet ing will be in the Episcopal Church basement.
 |. Two very interesting people dropped in at the office this week.
 MT. Zimmerman from Albu- querque, NM, owns two big motels in that city. He is leaving Alaska after most successful hunting season. He was much in terested in Seward and its pros poets as tourist center.
 Mir. C. H. Winningstad, from Cambria, California, told about his home town which is little smaller in population than Sew ard. All the elected officials, even the fire chief, are women! The men like it that way, be- cause they continue to elect the ladies to office. City slickers'' can't fool the women folks, MT. Winningstad says. "Of course, there are always menfolks around in case the fire chief gets into difficulties, or anything really serious comes up," he spoiled it all by saying. Cambria sounds like a real Shangri-La. It lies on the ocean between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16
Businesses Close In Observance Of Alaska Day

 ing as it does this year on Sum day. will be celebrated here on Monday. October ls. Stores will close for the daY-so do your shopping Saturday,! THE ALASKA FLAG Eight stars of gold on a field of blue, Alaska's flag. May it mean to you The blue of the sea, the evening sky, The mountain lakes, and the flowers near by. The gold of the early sour dough's dreams, The precious gold of the hills and streams, The brilliant stars of the North ern sky, The Bear" the "Dipper," and shining high, The great North Star with its steady light Over land and sea a beacon bright. Alaska's flag-to Alaskans dear The simple flag of a last from tier.'
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16

This flag was made at Jesse Lee Home, Seward. The Jesse Lee Home takes particular pride in the Alaskan flag for it was one of her boys, Benny Benson, who designed the flag and it was on the Jesse Lee Home grounds the flag was first flown.
 In 1927 the American Legion Department of Alaska sponsor ed flag contest among the school children of Alaska. Win ming designs from schools all over Alaska were submitted to a committee-two senators and two representatives from the Alaska Legislature and three named by the American Legion. T h $ committee unanimously chose, from 142 submitted to them, the design sent in by Benny Benson, 13 year old ward of the Jesse Lee Home and a pupil in the seventh grade of the Mission Territorial school. The legislature of that year, 1927, made it the official flag of AL aSka.
 The Seward Gateway of Mon day, July II, 1927, tells of the unfurling of the flag for the first time. The occasion was the dedication of the Jesse Lee Home buildings:
 At the hour of o'clock p.m., Saturday, the official flag of All aska was flung to the breezes for the first time on the flagpole of the Jesse Lee Home, one and one half miles north of the City of Seward. Those officiating at the ceremony were Captain Ralph E. Guthrie of the United States Signal Corps and Pri- yates Edwin s. Diehl and Charles Harris.
 Benny Benson, 13 year old student at the Jesse Lee Home, designer of the flag, attached it to the halyards below the National emblem and stood at attention while the multicolored folds of Old Glory and the deep violet blue of Alaska's official emblem, studded with the gold en stars of the Big Dipper point ing to the North Star, fluttered about him.
 While the pupils of the Home sang the National anthem, the troop of Boy Scouts standing at attention and in salute, and citi- zens of Seward and dignitaries of the M ct h d ist Episcopal Church stood uncovered, the hal yards frightened, and climbing into the brilliant sunshine of a perfect day, Old Glory led her child to the top-most heights of the towering flagpole where both strengthened out and flut- tered proudly in the cooling breezes blowing in from Resur- rection BaV."
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16

At 11:50 am. Thursday little earthquake set things jingling in Seward. Many people did not notice the shake, but it was quite evident to anyone sitting down at the time.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-16

Don't forget the Nurses apron sale on November 14. Aprons make good Christmas gifts.
Evening star., 1953-10-03
Blaze in ForestviIIe Home
Routs Six; Fireman Hurt

An early morning blaze today
routed six persons from a Forest
vile (Md.) house and brought
out four Prince Georges fire de-
partments.
Forestville f1remen said the
fire caused an estimated $4,000
damage to the living room and
second floor bedroom of the brick
Cape Cod residence of Edward
Weiss, of 5107 Fourth avenue.
Firemen said the cause of the
blaze was undetermined but that
it was concentrated about a liv-
ing room fireplace.
The Weiss and their two chill
dren and two visitors from Pitts
burgh were sleeping when the
fire broke out about 4 am, fire
men said. Fighting the blaze
were the Hillside, ForeStville,
District Heights and Morning.
side departments.
One fireman, Edward Randall,
%, was treated at Prince Georges
General Hospital for q nail in
jury to his foot.
Evening star., 1953-10-03
testers Club Operator
Freed as Evidence in
Dancing Case Fails

Joseph Fratantuono, operator
of the raided Testers Club. an
after-hourS oasis on Tuxedo
road, Prince Georges County, is
free today on a charge of per-
mitting dancing without a Ii
cenSe.
Judge Nita S. Hinman Crane
dismissed his case in Upper
Marlboro Police Court yesterday
because Of lack of evidence.
Sheriff Carlton G. Beall and
a deputy, Herbert Spiller. testi-
fed that Mr.. Fratantuono told
them dances were held in the
club oftener than the permissible
one night a week.
But when they conceded they
had no other proof, Assistant
States Attorney Wilmer D. Pyles
closed his case abruptly. Mr.
Pyles explained that statutes re-
quire corroboration of incrimi-
mating statements made by a de-
fendant.
The sheriff told the court he
found many patrons" when he
entered the place at 3 am. Sep
tember q. He added that all but
one or two bottles he inspected
were marked with names of in
dividuals and that no other law
violations were observed.
Prince Georges now has nc
rules covering clubs of this type
It's attorneys, however, are try
ing to draft a regulatory ordi-
nance that will stand up in
court