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The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
ROAD COMMISSION
 TO CLEAR DITCHES

All unauthorized driveway fills across ditches will be removed by members of the Alaska Road Commission during the 1853 sum- mer work program, it was an- nounced this week.
 Work in the Matanuska Valley this summer includes providing adequate drainage and resurfacing on Wasilla and Matanuska high ways, Oliver Onkka, foreman of the ARC Palmer Depot, said. Breakup of roads in the Valley is largely due to unauthorized fills across ditches which prevents pro- per drainage, he said in making the announcement.
 Residents who require drive ways to their property, may make advance arrangements with Onk- ka for culverts to be placed by the ARC, providing the costs of in stallations are borne by these re- sidents. No unauthorized installa- tions will be permitted, he said.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
CAMPERS INVITED TO
 USE PICNIC GROUNDS

Travellers along the Alaska highways this week end are eau toned to do their part in prevent ing fires.
 Members of the Forest Service pointed out that careless campers, unters, fishermen or picnicers can set thousands of acres of timber land on fire, threatening the homes, lives and livelihoods of many.
 Public picnic grounds, main tained by members of the Division of Forestry, Bureau of Land Man agement are located at Finger Lake and Big Lake in the greater Wasilla area and at Moose Creek and King River along the Glenn Highway. These grounds are fur nished with picnic tables and benches, fireplaces and toilet facilities. The public is invited by the division to make use ot these recreation areas but are asked to extinguish fires before i leaving the grounds.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
SERVICES TODAY FOR GERALD BRUNNER

Funeral services for Gerald Brunner 38, who died of a heart attack while hunting May g, will be held this afternoon, May 28, at pm. in the Palmer Cemetery.
 Members of the Palmer Ameri can Legion will conduct military services at the cemetery with Rev James P. Snead of St. Mich ael's Catholic Church conducting the graveside service.
 Brunner, who conducted a local taxidermist business, was stricken while bear hunting with daughter Jeanne, 13, in the Litte Susitna area. Making her way to the road, she stopped a passing motorist who took her to the Little Susitna Lodge. Vic Cottini, lodge owner, and Dan Gray accompanied her back to the scene and then sent word to Palmer. His body was returned to Palmer Saturday afternoon by a trail party and taken to the Anchorage Funeral Chapel.
 Brunner is survived by his wife, May Brunner and daughter Jeanne, and his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Brunner of Mani toWac, Wisconsin.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
TRAFFIC RESUMES
 OVER CARIBOU GREEK

All traffic on Glenn Highway, across the Mile 108 Caribou River bridge has been resumed, the Alaska Road Commission said to- day.
 Heavy vehicles have been ban ned from crossing the span after a military Dc tractor was thrown, from the bed of truck and tore out some of the supporting beams on the bridge on May 25.
 Installation of emergency rein forcements were made by ARC workers. However, considerable weakening of the span was caused in the accident, an ARC spokes- man said yesterday. Passenger car travel has been proceeding dur ing the repairs.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
STEAMSHIP COMPANY BEGINS TOURIST SEASON

One hundred eighty passengers sailed for Alaska on the initial departure of the year of Alaska Steamship Company's steamer Aleutian May 22, inaugurating the 1853 Alaska tourist season.
 Coinciding with National Mari time Day, this departure was honored in Seattle in conjunction with the 134th anniversary of the sailing of the first steam vessel to cross the Atlantic, the Savan- nah.
 D. E. Skinner, vice president and general manager of Alaska Steamship Company, in brief talk, spoke of the early history and development of the com pany since 1895.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
AREA COMMUNITY CLUBS INVITED TO JOIN NEW
 CENTRAL ALASKA GROUP

Although the regular Chamber of Commerce meeting scheduled for May 20 had to be cancelled at the last minute, several mem bers and three Anchorage guests had lunch together.
 Visiting from Anchorage were Henry Cuffel, Ed Jarvi and Lew Graner, members of the Central Alaska Community Clubs and Central Alaska RITA.
 Cuffel, who is chairman of the Central Alaska RITA sign-up campaign, said they were making visit to Palmer to determine mutual problems of their group and the Palmer RITA group. We have so many problems in com mon," he said. We are not up here today to seek a combination of the two groups, rather to seek out mutual problems we can work out together
 He extended an invitation to the people of the Valley to visit with their group at the next meeting planned for June 16 in the Community Hall at Mt. View.
 Clubs Invited to Join
 Community club in this area, but outside corporate limits, have been extended an invitation to join the Central Alaska Commun- ity Clubs organization. Cuffel eX- plained the group is non-sectarlan and non-political. Our purpose IS to join together, determine local problems and decide how best they may be approached in uni ty,' he said. When the organlza- tion was formed, 19 community clubs were approached. Of these, ne said, II have affiliated with the organization by accepting the bylaws and sending two repre- sentatives to the meetings. Clubs in the Sutton, Wasilla, old Knlk and other areas are invited to join the group, he said. Minutes of all meetings are mailed to each mem ber-group. Any member may voice his opinion in problems. The group have already sent requests to the governors office, Delegate Bob Bartlett and other officials concerning promiscuous firing o1 arms along Alaska roads enc highways. Other problems will be handled by the groups as time goes on, he added.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
Palmer Scouts 10
 Attend Kings Lake Camp June ' l4

Members of the Palmer Boy Scout Troop 654 are making plans to attend Kings Lake Camp from June 7 to June IA.
 Kings Lake Camp will operate under the general direction of Scout Executive Maurice Powers. Troop leaders will be assisted by trained adult camp leaders and members of the junior staff in the camp activities and scout craft programs.
 Scouts will be quartered by pa- trols of eight or less in 16 by 16 foot pyramidal tents having wood- en floors with cots. The central mass plan of feeding assures a plentiful supply of nourishing food prepared by an experienced camp cook. Each scout is expect ed to serve his turn on the "KP'' detail, helping with the prepara- ton of meals and the cleanup following the meals.
 The camp program will provide well-rounded variety of scout craft and campcraft activities in cluding swimming, boating and waterfront instructor. Facilities and activities available to troops attending will include rope yard axe yard, step course, mapping field, nature trail and compass course.
 Special features will highlight the fun of summer camp. includ- ing the selection and awarding o1 the Order of the Arrow to ar outstanding camper-scout.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
SCOUT WORKS TO SAVE EKLUTNA FLOWERS

A project to save the Shooting Stars and wild Iris flowers that abound in the Eklutna Flats area is being undertaken by Anchor age Boy Scout, Ronald Peterson who was recently awarded an Eagle Scout badge at the Eklutna Jamboree.
 He is working for Hornaday AWard-an award given in honor of the man who saved the Amerl- can bison from near extinction.
 Peterson has contacted numer- ous social, civic and fraternal or ganizations in Alaska requesting the support of this project. This now famous area IS the only known location available by car where people may see the beau tiful Alaskan flowers. Since they are perennial flowers, digging has been the eliminating factor. Thou sands of persons have viewed the flowers during their blooming season, May 25 to July l. Sundays and evenings, cars are lined up along the highway while admirers take pictures of the display or pick bouquets of the fast dWindl- ing flowers.
 Many who have dug up the flowers have not realized the damage that is being done. Care less picking has destroyed many plants. Peterson in his project has contacted Palmer and Anch- orage newspapers and radio sta tions for support in his attempt tc save the Eklutna Flat flowers Attractive signs have been placed in the area requesting the public to lookout not to pick. A com plete and interesting history o1 the flowers is displayed on bull letin board erected in the ares parking space.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
KosIosky's Celebrate 9th Anniversary

Koslosky's Department store will celebrate their 18th anniver- sary in business in Palmer this week.
 In honor of their anniversary, store-wide sales have been ar ranged with each department featuring special items and pur- chase-gifts. In addition, the lar gest cheese ever shipped to AL aska has been obtained for a weight guessing contest. The per son coming the nearest to the correct weight will be awarded a Hamilton Beach electric mixer, Jan Koslosky announced this week. The cheese, two feet high and 40 inches across will be on display in the grocery department of the store.
 Moving from their original quarters, the site now occupied by the Elks Lodge, the depart ment store opened in their pre- sent modern building in 1947 Since that time several depart ments have been added until now the store is a complete one-stop- shopping center in Palmer.
 The store will be completely redecorated throughout for the anniversary celebration.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
Memorial Day Rites Planned by Legion

Members of the Matanuska Val ley Post No. 15, American Legion and Auxiliary will conduct Me morial Day services at the Palmer Cemetery Saturday morning, May 30 at II am.
 Legion Commander Richard Demming was joined by Auxili- ary President Mrs. John Weisen- berger in urging the public to attend the memorial services, held to honor the dead of our coun- try's wars. ;,
 Memorial services will start promptly at II am. with Chap lain Seth Cook offering prayers. The firing squad, under the drec- tion of Philip Everett, sergeant at-arms and color carriers will be made up of members from the local Post. =.
 Members of the Legion Auxili- ary will decorate all veterans graves with poppy wreaths: Small American flags, set in Legion grave markers, will be flown over each grave. /,
 Valley residents are reminded holiday on which the American Flag should be flown. On Memor- ial Day, flags on staffs are flown at half mast untl noon, in memory that memorial Day is national of the dead and are then raised fO full mast.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
telephone Lines Are Wanton|y Damaged

Unestimated damages were done to telephone wire on the Wasilla Road sometime Monday night, it was announced at the city council meeting May 28. In the section near the Owen But cher property wires were cut in severa places; Is feet were burned and 30 feet of wire was missing entirely. The damage is believed to have been caused by young sters and it was pointed out that it is a federal offense to disrupt communications of any kind. The damage was all done within a one mile radius.
 City Clerk Resigns
 Larry K. Mooers rendered his resignation as city clerk, effective May 26 and Mrs. Margaret Cope was appointed as temporary city clerk. She will work until July 1 or until permanent replacement is found.
 Members of the council voted to purchase sufficient cable to replace that which was damaged on the "clam shell' owned by ] the water system contractor. [ Palmer Dust
 The dust problem in Palmer, although dicussed, was not solved. Mayor Hagen said he had made attempts to locate a large tank that could be used to wet the streets but had not as yet located anything of sufficient size. 1t was recommended that the speed limit within city limits be re- duced to IS mles per hour dur ing this period but no definite ac- tion was taken.
 Recommendations by the tele- phone committee to the city cOun- cil members at their meeting May 26 indicated the need for an eX- penditure of money if the pres ent city telephone system is to be maintained and improved.
 Six recommendations were offered by Joseph Gallant, com mittee chairman and included a new board; sufficient cable to the
 highway Approximately $500
 feeD; sufficient open wire for the
 system; the purchase of poles
 when necessary; contact MEA for
 joint pole use and the purchase
 of messenger cable, insulation,
 cross arms and Jugs. Members of . the committee held a special meet ing with Mayor Hagen May 23 at } which time present condition of
 the system were discussed. Coun- , cilman Felzien reported he and : the mayor had investigated differ ent type switchboards. A Kellogg : junior master built board is avail able, he said. This board is com plete with ringing devises and l battery charger. Before a new : board can be installed, they point ? ed out, the outside plant will l have to be improved. A discus :, sion on the feasibility of lead or 5 plastic cable followed. Futher l study by the committee will be l made before the next meeting. t Asks for Truck
 Butte area residents may soon have a city fire truck stationed in ] their region. A volunteer fire . group is being formed at the Butte = and workers have asked the City :. of Palmer to lend them a truck = Members of the council pointed V out that if a truck was stationed . there, it would prevent long TUT
 from the city in the event of z y fire. Mayor Hagen suggested the e truck, located in the Coop gar.
 age, that is seldom used, coulc
 perhaps be sent to that region - now that Civil Defense truck i: y here. The group is in the proces: e of building "A by 36 foot build l. ing, in which the truck would bt l h.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
STORES AND OFFICES TO OBSERVE MAY 30

In honor of Memorial Day, several stores and all federal and city offices will be closed Saturday, May 30, it was an- nounced this week.
 Stores who plan to remain closed on that date are: The Trading Post, Warehouse, Co., Op Garage, Bettys', Ketchikan Spruce, Matanuska Valley Bank and Kimball's. Grasser's will be open Saturday but will close on Monday, June 1. Fed eral offices will include the U. s. Post Office and U. s. Commissioners office.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28
PALMERITES INVITED
 TO ALL ALASKA ( OF (

There will be a meeting of the All-Alaska Chamber of Commerce in Cordova June 5 and June 6, it was announced this week.
 All Matanuska Valley Cham Der members are invited to attend. Those who plan to go are asked to make reserva- tions through Chamber Secre- tary Betty Mears. Plans for incorporating the All-Alaska Chamber will be completed at this meeting.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-28

Mrs. May Brunner will con tinue the Brunner TaXidermy business, she said this week. The shop is located on the Glenn High way.
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03

formation on the activities of the Civil Aeronautics Administration will be shown.
 The Valley Health Center will have display of their local work and will distribute literature, on polio, diabetes, heart and cancer diseases. The Agriculture Ex- pertinent Station will have sever al displays including those in the horticultural and agronomy fields and engineering departments.
 Army Display
 Captain James J. Fegan of the 147th Field Artillery battalion will be in charge of the largest Army display ever shown at a Territorial Fair. A large circus type tent, 40,' by 80' will house approximately 80 men who will maintain the exhibit, along with extensive displays including the latest type radio equipment, tele- type machines on which specta- tors may send messages and see them received on another set. A field kitchen and medical aid station will be set up; evacuation equipment; cable splicing; signal equipment infantr and artillery weapons; new survival kits
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03
SCHOOL BUSES IN
 7ST CLASS CONDITION

One of the first duties of Frank Cornelius, recently assigned Ter ritorial Policeman in the Palmer area, was the annual inspection of school buses.
 Ten buses, owned by Ed Chris tiansen of Palmer, were inspect ed and found in first class condi- tion, he reported. The inspection included examination of brakes, horn, lights, mirrors and. general vehicle conditions.
 Cornelius issued reminder this week to all drivers, that ac- cording to Territorial highway laws, all vehicles must come to a halt before passing any stopped school bus. This applies to ve- hicles travelling in either direc- ton, whether or not the bus is loading or unloading at the time.
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03
Over S40O ketfed In Cancer Campaign

The recent Palmer cancer cam paign netted a total of $416.46, Katherine Wilson, campaign chairman announced this week. For those who were not able to send their contributions during the campaign, Mrs. Wilson said it is not too late. Contributions may be mailed by addressing the envelope to Cancer" Funds will be forwarded to Juneau when re- ceived, she added.
 The total collected during the recent campaign was mailed to Juneau this week. Added to this amount will be funds that were contributed to the campaign last year, too late to be included in the 1852 funds.
 Mrs. Wilson expressed her thanks and appreciation to all who helped make the campaign such a success.
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03
City Offices
Continued from page 1

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 follows: T hereby accept the nomination for (office) and agree to serve if elected. (signature). Date and hour of filing: This pe- tition is filed by filer's name), whose address is Gull address)." Received by (blank), City Clerk.
 Person filing petition must be known. The city clerk shall take and preserve the name and ad- dress of the person by whom each nominating petition is filed.
 Any candidate may withdraw his nomination not later than the last day for filing nominating pe- titions by filing written notice of withdrawal with the city clerk.
 Within three days after the fil- ing Of a nominating petition the city clerk shall notify the candi- date and the person who filed the petition whether or not it is found to be signed by the re- quired number of qualified cleo tors. If insufficient, the city clerk shall return it imediately to the person who filed it with a state ment certifying wherein the pe- titlon is found insufficient. With
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03

which will include the new sleep ing bag which folds into a con- pact unit measuring only three by IA inches but that withstands cold as low as 80 degrees. Flood lights, which Captain Fegan said will also be used during the Fair shows; two search lights and many other items will be shown.
 Lots of Food
 No need for anyone going hun gry!! Food concessions on the fairgrounds will include the An chorage Distributing company's ice cream truck where sales will be made directly from the vehi- cle. The American Legion Auxili- ary plan a booth where home made pies will be featured. Beta Sigma Phi will again offer their "chili-dogs" and Lazy Mountain Childrens' Home will specialize in food. Mrs. Burnett will oper ate the Fairs kitchen concession in the main building.
 Games and rides all along inc midway as well as other con- sessions selling varied items such as chinchillase Wear-Ever pans and the Alaska Agriculturis ma gazine will all add to the fun and
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03
Officials Expeet-
(Continued from page D Ball Games


 Sunday afternoon between Pal mer and Anchorage junior play CTS. Women of the Moose are scheduled for a ball game Mon- day afternoon providing another team can be located.
 Val Setz, Americas top jugg- ling comedian will present five shows, starting with his first appearance immediately after the crowning of the Valley Queen at the Coronation Ball. He will pre- sent matinee and evening per formances on Sunday and Mon day at the fair grounds.
 Educational displays will be varled; all offering high interest in their respective fields The Bureau of Reclamation will dis play model of the Eklutna hydro-electric project now in it's second year of construction.
 New and old guns, as well as good display of game and furs will be shown by the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen.
 The Territorial Department of Agriculture will have an exten- sive display on Alaskan market ing. Student work in the Palmer schools will be displayed and in-
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03

in the regular time for filing pe- titions new petition may be fil- ed for the same candidate. The petition of each candidate nom- mated to elective office shall be preserved by the city clerk until the expiration of the term of office for which he was nomin- ated.
The frontiersman., 1953-09-03
enjoyment of fair-aoers,

enjoyment of fair-goers.
 Climaxing the three days of fun will be spectacular aerial display of fireworks on Monday night. Members of the Palmer Moose lodge will be in charge of the fireworks program.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-09-19

iously was held by Eddie Stanky
with go. Junior at this writing, has
90.
Two major league clubs have
called up Negro players, thus
bringing the total of clubs with
Negro performers up to eight. The
addition in the National League is
Ernest Banks, star shorts of the
Kansas City Monarchs, who was
purchased by the Chicago Cubs. In
the American League, the Phil
adelphia Athletics called up Bob
Trice from their Ottawa farm club
in the international League.
This leaves four clubs in each
league that have not yet signed
Negro players. In the American
League, the Yankees, the Red Sox
and the Tigers are holdouts, while
it has been stated that the Sena-
tors are looking for Negro play
er. In the National League, the
Phillies, the Redlegs, the Cardinals
and the Pirates still do not have
Negro players, although it is felt
that Branch Hickey, whose reputa
ton is we'll established on the race
question, when he re-organizes the
Pirates next year, will give a spot
to a Negro.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-09-19

Saturday to defend his crown Fri
day, Sept. Is, at Syracuse against
home town favorite Carmen Basi-
lilo in 15-round match.
The winner of this bout in turn
has agreed. to defend the title
within 60 days against Johnny
Bratton of Chicago, the No. / rat
ed challenger for the crown. Brat
ton has officially filed challenge
for the crown.
For Gavilan it will be his first
title defense since he knocked out
the then sensational Chuck Davey
Of East Lansing, Mich, last Feb.
II. He has fought several non-title
bouts since then, however.
His opponent, although not top
ranked weller, gained his title shot
through two sensational battles
against Davey and an upset victory
over Billy Graham in a battle for
the New York state 147-pound
championship. He drew with Ora
ham in a return match.
Gavilan owns two title bout vic
tories over Graham. He won his
title in bout with Bratton.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-09-19

oct. III = Miss. Ind.
Mefldlan ............... 1880
Oct. II = Texas College
SOIh .S.UU
Oct. "a = Open
Oct. 81 = Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Mo. 300
Nov. 7 = Ark. State College
Acorn 800
Nov. Ia - Texas Southern
IouSCOH ZOO
Nov. Il - Tougaloo
Nov. rs = Jackson
O4ShooiI .I:OU
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-09-19
.AIthea Gibson
Slated For
Lincoln j. Post

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Sept.
l4-Miss Althea Gibson, the ma
tons top woman Negro tennis
player and ninth ranking female
tennis star, will be a member of
the faculty at Lincoln (Mo.) uni
versity beginning this fall, accord
ing to a story in the As.anta Daily
World.
Miss Gibson will serve as an in
structor for women and also as
coach, according to announcement
accredited to Raymond H. Kemp,
acting head of the Lincoln depart
ment of health and physical educa-
ton.
Last June Miss Gibson was
graduated from Florida A & M
College.