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Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23
'Sco++y' McPherson Groveside Services

Graveside services will be held October 27 for Peter Inch (Scotty) McPherson, who died October Is at the age of 67. He had been a patient in Seward General Hospital for several weeks before his death.
 MT. McPherson was born in Scotland March 23, 1886. He came to the United States in 1922 and to Alaska shortly after wards. He worked in construc- tion and in recent years as a longShoreman in Seward. Al though he had applied for citi- zenship in 1949 he was unable to take the final examination be- cause of extreme nervousness.
 There is no record of family or any relatives. Friends may pay last respects Monday from 5 to 9 pm. at Adkins Funeral Home.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23
Local Navy Sfo+ien Celebrates R;r+hdov

This week marks the third anniversary of the establishment of the Navy Control of Shipping Office in Seward. This is the only permanent military install lation in the Port City except ACS. Although the Army oper- ates Seward Recreation Center, this is seasonal activity which closes in the fall of each year.
 Of the Navy personnel which moved into Seward when the NCSO was opened in 1850 under Commander Everett Mcdonald, It. Glenn Easton is the only man still here. He has been in com mand of the station for over year.
 It. Easton and his family have become an active part of the community during their stay here, as have also L.. John D. St. George and his family. 9th CTS in the office are It. jig. Walter B. Wentz, Y2c Robert w. Grundman, and Seaman Clifford Foutz. MT. Grundman's family also lives in Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23
School Board Votes Fire Detection PIun

Bayview School will be com pletely covered by an automatic fire detection equipment to be installed immediately. The deci- sion was made by the School Board in special session Wednes- day.
 This detection device dis covers fire by means of a deli cate diaphram installed in the walls, which is most sensitive to heat A siren is attached to the outside of the building which can be heard a mile away. Since there is no residence near the school building and no telephone in the area, the precaution was thought the best p 0 e t i available for the out-of-the-way school building.
 The same device will be in stalled in strategic places in the main school building in town. Furnace room, janitor's storage space, kitchen, back stage and property rooms will be wired with the new equipment and fire signal installed for detection of blaze day or night.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23
Find Weather History In Aluskun Ice

Scientists digging into an Al askan glacier have come up with information on what the weather was like $500 years ago-and a forecast on what it will be like hundreds of years from now.
 About 1,500 B.C., says the November issue of Popular Sci ence Monthly, the world was warmer and drier than it is now. Then there was a short ice age that started about the time of Christ. The ice in the worlds glaciers began to recede at the time of the American Revolu- ton.
 The future? It's going to be warmer and drier, again, as time goes on.
 All this information, says the magazine, comes from explora- tions of the Taku glacier, 25 miles from J u n u--o d d l y enough, glacier that IS grow ing while others around it are receding. The exploring is be ing done by the American Geo graphical Society, backed or as sisted by the Office of Naval Research, the Army, the Air Force, the US. Forest Service, the Arctic Institute and other groups.
 Drills bore into Taku from towers that look like oil der ricks. They bring up samples of ice from hundreds of feet down. From the evidence taken, it would appear that in the future some ports now icebound will be opened, others will be ice free for longer periods, winters will get warmer and summers hotter.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23
SORORITY HOLDS PLEDGE SERVICE FOR NEW MEMBERS

After formal dinner held at the Diner Wednesday evening, members of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held the ceremony of the Ritual of Jewels at the home of Marjorie Painter.
 The ceremony honored Dolly Blume, Elsie BrossoW, Ruth Brown and Jean Finke, who are now full fledged members of the sorority.
 Four young women were pledged and after a year will also be given the Ritual of Jewels ceremony, making them full members. They are Edna Johnson, Ivis Whitbeck, Mildred Dolan and Corda Ruth Stubble- field.
 Dessert was served at the end of the evening.
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W.S.C.S. COMPLETES PLANS FOR BAZAAR g. DINNER

The Woman's s ociety of Christian Service met at the Methodist parsonage Thursday evening.
 The devotions were led by Mrs. Tom Howell and the pro gram by Mrs. George Green on the theme, Rural Mission of the Church." Lily Stephens review ed the book, That the World May Know" by Chas. w. Ran som.
 Plans were completed for the dinner and bazaar November 6. Mrs. Bogard invited all who wanted to sew to come to her house Tuesday evening, Nov. 3,
 Visitors introduced were Mrs, Julia Kaufman of J c k o n, Mich; Mrs. Preshaw of Ogden, Utah; Mrs. Ben Vaughn; and Mrs. Win Erwin.
 Refreshments were served by Mrs. Chas. Malin; Mrs Lowell Lambert and Miss Lily Stephens,
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Guest Speaker Al Nozdrene Services

Dr. B. " Seals, of Seattle, Washington, will speak at the Church of the Nazarene services in the Odd Fellows Hall, Sun day, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 7:30 each evening.
 pr, Seals is district superin- tendent of the Washington Pa cific District for the Church of the Nazarene. Dr. Seals is also chairman of the Board of Re gents of Northwest Nazarene College. He has pastored num- Der of the leading churches of the denomination, and has also served as superintendent of dis tricts in the church for a number of years.
 Dr. Seals is a very successful evangelist and a great preacher. You are invited to enjoy his messages.
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Mckinley Draws
 AIaska Day Crowd

Nearly 200 Alaskans saluted the territory on it's Seth birth day by attending the Alaska Day celebration at Mckinley Park Hotel during the weekend.
 The annual event was climax ed by the Gay Nineties ball with MT. and Mrs. William Herring, of Fairbanks, taking top honors in the costume competition. They dressed as typical Gay Nine ties couple.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Webb, also of Fairbanks, had the most original costumes and George Erickson, of Cantwell, took hon ors for the funniest costume when he came as woman. Harry Silver carried the ban ners for Anchorage when he was judged to have the best individ ual costume-that of an Indian chief.
 The Coastwise Line hosted the visitors at two cocktail parties held in the hotel recreation room. MT and Mrs Don Berry, of Anchorage, represented the steamship firm as official host and hostess. Mir. and Mrs Bob Hastings, of Fairbanks, assisted with the affair.
 Movies were shown by rang CTS of Mckinley Park and the park Huskies were hooked up to a sled with wheels and taken over the trails for the visitors. Tours were made down the Denali highway and into the park.
 The weather was bright and sunny and the celebration drew one of the largest crowds in recent years at the hotel.
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Jesse Lee News
By Tommy billiard

The big news around Jesse Lee this week is the approaching Halloween party. Ghosts, gob- lins, witches, black cats and var ious other "spooky" characters will roam the halls and howl around the corners during the October 31st weekend Already there are many secrets and much planning being done toward a gala evening for all.
 Highlighting. the cost tum e party will be games and contests of all types, including prizes for the best costumes, skit present ed by the staff members, and re- treatments.
 A new family has been added to the staff They are MT. and Mrs. Dan Boehm pronounced "Bame" to rhyme with "game'O Bobby, 4, and Ruth Adrianne, 2, from Ann Arbor, Michigan. They are still in the process of moving into their new home and getting everything settled. Their arrival last Saturday night end ed time of long expectancy on the part of the other Jesse Lee residents.
 Three more members have been added to the J.L. family, also, making a total of 67 chill dren at present.
 First Aid classes are sched- uled to be started soon for those members of the staff who have not had instruction or who feel the need for a "r e r h e r" course. They will be conducted for two hours a week by Mrs Mildred Kirkpatrick.
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Uncle Sam Cuts Down On GIs' Pen Pals

The Army is taking action to discourage personal correspond ence between servicemen and strangers, according to a new regulation just received at Head quarters, U. S. Army, Alaska. The restriction is being imposed to prevent possible leaks of mili- tary information to potential enemies posing as "pen pals"
 The new regulation stresses the fact that the Army encour- ages the sending of mail to serv- icemen by their families and friends. It points out, however, that personal correspondence has been used in the past by sub versive agencies for propaganda and intelligence purposes. While many well-meaning individuals and organizations write letters for commendable reasons to serv- ice people unknown to them, the regulation states that the Army must be governed "by the knowledge that subversive in terests often hide behind the fla cade of good appearance"
 In the future, Army agencies will not be permitted to furnish lists of individuals by unit, or to assist in the development of cor respondence between a service man and anyone not known per sonally to the serviceman. Par ticular reference is made to pen pal clubs or letters, chain letters,' round robins,' or other blind correspondence"
 Plans of reputable persons or agencies to correspond with sol diers for morale purposes may be approved individually by the Army, at the request of the sponsor.
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B.&P.W. ENTERTAINS SCHOOL TEACHERS

Women teachers of the Sew ard schools were entertained by the Business and Professional Women Tuesday night in the Elks Club recreation room.
 About twenty teachers were present for the old fashioned potluck supper which included every kind of salad, hot dish, pie and cake. Coffee was also served.
 Color slides to illustrate Mrs. Margaret Hafemeister's recent field trip to the Islands added interest to the sketch she gave of Public Welfare work in this district. Several of the teachers and members, especially those new to the Territory, remarked on the interesting information in the lecture. Favorite slides of other B&PW members helped orient new teachers.
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RECORD BROKEN

When Miss Jane McMullen, the Registrar, completed the en- trance records of David H. Pen nell the afternoon of September 28, new high was set for fall enrolment at the University of Alaska. The largest previous on campus registration was in the fall of 1946, with 338> students. MT. Pennell was number 339 for the present semester with a few more known to be coming
 Pennell, a sophomore in Gen eral Science majoring in Geolo- gy, was born in San Jose, Cali fornia and transferred to the University from Chico State Col lege in his home state.
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Settling Boundaries Once And For AIT

Errors in old surveys, of which there have been several, have caused difficulties in establish ing property lines in Seward for many years. An official sur vey is now being made by the firm of Rutledge, Johnston and Tryck, which will re-establish missing monuments and correct errors, thus settling once and for all time arguments over property lines.
 The new survey may make some difference in width of streets but will not affect lots and buildings except where they have encroached through the years, according to Harry South ard, assessor. No one will lose any footage because of the sur vey, but it will permit individ- ual surveys to straighten lines.
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HALLOWEEN DINNER AT ST. PETERS

Families will be given the op- portunity to enjoy the entire evening on Halloween. They can have one of St. Peters Epis- copal Church's good roast beef dinners from 5 to 2 o'clock, then go to the dance at the Civic Center.
 Dinner is being served by members of the Woman's Aux Hilary of the church.
 On Tuesday, October 27, the Auxiliary will meet at 8 pm, in the home of Mrs. L. V. Ray in the Ray Building. All mem bers are invited to attend.
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Vol. 10, No. 17

No chance to break in easv was given the new councilmen who were sworn in last Tuesday by Sigrid Stearns, city clerk. Problems were thrown at them in rapid order, but only few were tabled for further study.
 M Mayor Russell Painter an nounced that he will name com mittees at the next meeting. In the meantime, old committees will continue in service. One proposal tabled on the Mayors suggestion was the application of Dick Wells for a taxi license. Wells contended that two com panies are operating a single cab which does not give the service needed. A study of the taxi ordinance which limits the number of licenses to four com panies in the city will be studied before further action is taken on Wells application. The burden of proving the number of popu- lation, which controls taxi com pany licenses, should be on the applicant, not on the city, was one statement brought out dur ing discussion.
 Bids were read on furnishing road grader equipment at a total cost of S23,O0O complete or approximately S13,000 without the hammermill. After lengthy discussion Councilman Gil An thony stated that he felt this equipment was not neces- sary for snow removal this win ter, and would possibly not be used at maximum capacity if the paving program goes through in the near future The city does not have enough trucks, An thony argued, to keep the ma chine working efficiently on snow removal. He stated that in his opinion, equipment owned by the city now, if worked over time and on Sundays when there is heavy snow to be removed, could handle the situationL { at present. Bids were tabled, dyer the objection of Councilman John Rose.
 Jack Werner's application for liquor license in a proposed super market was held for fur ther study by the new council. A technical question as to whether a license can be ap- proved before construction of the building when that building will be within the restricted 200
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AVAILABLE ON
 CANNERY WASTE FOR FEED

The US. Fish and Wildlife Service has just released Fishery Leaflet 405, Salmon Waste for Mink Feed" by James R. -Leek- ley, Raymond G. Landgraf, Jr., Jeanne E. Bjork, and William A. Hagevig.
 This leaflet is made available through the cooperation of the US. Fish and Wildlife Service Fishery Products Laboratory, Ketchikan, and the US. Depart ment of Agriculture Experi- mental Fur Station, Petersburg.
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COACH TO ATTEND
 ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Coach Don Dalberg will at tend the Western Alaska High s h O ol Activities Association conference this weekend
 The conference is being held at Mckinley Park Saturday and Sunday. Purpose of the meeting is to make arrangements and rules for the annual Railbelt and Western Alaska tournament. It is not known yet whether the 10 schools in the conference will take part in the tournament or whether it will be confined to the railbelt.
 MT. Dalberg will be back in his classroom Monday.
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Sewurd SeuhuWks
 Basketball Schedule

Home Court
 December II & 12-Fairbanks January 29 & 30-Anchorage February 19 & 20-Palmer Away from Home December Is & 19-Anchorage
 or Palmer January 8 & 9-Anchorage or
 Palmer (These games to be arranged two will be at Anchorage and two at Palmer.) January p & 23-Fairbanks 1st week in March-Western Al aska Tournament at Fairbanks.
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NAVY AIRCRAFT GROUNDED
 HERE BY FOG

A big helicopter from Kodiak Naval Base spent two days in Seward early this week, ground ed by weather. The 'copter was on a mission to Southeastern Alaska. It was accompanied by an amphibious plane flying cover protection.
 Presence of the two craft reused the curiosity of local fliers, many of whom went to the field to inspect the planes.
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Announces Seuhdwk Varsity Teom-
 Until Further Notice
By Donald "A. Dalberg Basketball Coach

Until further notice, the Var sity basketball squad will con- sist of the following:
 Gene Boe, forward-a senior, 2-year letterman, 5'11R"
 Peter Wagner, center-a jun for, 1-year letterman, GA"
 David Hughes, forward-soph- omore, 1-year letterman, 5'91a"
 Kenny Bahr, guard-sopho- more, 1-year letterman, 5'612"
 Leslie Brattain, guard-a sen for, 5'7"
 Art Boshart, guard-a senior, 54"
 Don Ennis, guard-a senior, 5'8"
 Louis Dick, forward-a jun for, 5'9"
 David Dyer, forward-a jun for, 5'10"
 Wilbur Hamblin, center or forWard-a junior, 5'11"
 Danny Rose, guard-a junior, 5'1O"
 Bruce Lewis, guard-a sopho- more, 5'5"
 Bernard Hollenback, guard or forward-a sophomore, 5'8"
 Joe Hughes, ce n e fresh man, 6'2"
 Henry Blatchford, guard-a freshman, 5'4"
 Tony Murkowski, forward a freshman, 5'9''
 Gene Boe was first string center last year but will be switched to forward this year Kenny Bahr was first string guard last year. Gene and Kenny are the only returning starters from last years team. Peter Wagner, center, and David Hughes, forward, are other re- turning lettermen. All four of these boys have shown consider able improvement. Gene has de- veloped a driving left-handed roll shot which is going to make him much more of threat and from a forward position he will be able to use it more; Pete has grown to the GA" mark in his stocking feet and put on 1915 pounds and is moving around the pivot spot with much more agility; Dave has also grown a couple of inches and put on addi- tional weight, which will help him considerably on the back board; Kenny is just as fast as ever and his shooting eye has improved. Right now Kenny will be sidelined until his scholastic marks improve.
 At present we are looking for another starting guard and some capable reserves. Don Ennis or Leslie Brattain may fit in. Art Boshart, a transfer from New York, although small, is fast and has displayed a good team spirit and may help us considerably when he becomes eligible at the semester. Packy Dick, David Dyer and Wilbur Hamblin have shown promise at forward. Joe Hughes, a big (6'2", 190 pound) freshman, although pretty green as yet may turn out as cap able reserve center. Danny Rose has been unable to practice as yet because of an injured hand and he may be right in there fighting for a guard spot If Bruce Lewis continues to inn prove he could push someone before the end of the sea-~n. Others showing promise for the future are Bernard Hollenback, Henry Blatchford, and Tony MurkoWski.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23

Td1lk otTduley dllu w OOQIOW Snyder are both patients at Sew ard General Hospital.
 Mrs. Robert Moul of Peru, Indiana went f-om the SS Al aska to Seward. General Hos pital upon arrival Wednesday night. She was taken ill on the trip. Friends from Anchorage where the Moul's were to visit, came by car to take them to An chorage, but had to return here because of the heavy snow storm on the road. Mrs. Moul returned to the hospital and was still patient Friday.
 MT. Carl R. Carlson will leave Sunday for Anchorage where he will catch a plane for Juneau. MT. Carlson will attend the con ference of school superintend ents beginning Tuesday and con tinuing throughout the week. He will be back in Seward Nov. 2.
 At last Seward has a "Wel- come" sign such as those seen outside cities in the states. It was erected by the Lions and invites visitors to attend their meetings, giving the time and place. It is at the city limits.
 Thunder again Thursday af- ternoon! Just one clap, but we are beginning to wonder Of course it was followed by a sleet storm, but maybe all this talk about Alaska growing warmer has something after all. It may also happen that our children's grandchildren will be the next ones to hear thunder in Seward
 Jane Anderson of Hope, Al aSka and Walter Merrill of Sew ara were married III the CUuI- miSsioner's office by US. Com missioner Anna B. Southard Friday morning. October 23.
 Judge J. L. McCarrey will hold court in the Federal Build ing Monday, Nov, 16. Court will convene at 10 am. It is not planned to call jury.
 Alaska National Guardsmen in the Seward unit who are now at Fort Richardson for the win ter encampment are It. R. w. Fuske, M. Sgt. A. Petrovich, SEC Blidberg, SEC Goodwill, Sgt. H. V. Matthews, Sgt. C. Smith, PFC G. Galloway, PFC John Disney.
 Privates Wilson, Simard, Rob inson, E. Soper, K. Soper, Teri son, Bolles, Sawyer, Riker, Wal terS.
 They will be gone until after October 31.
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Reporters Notebook

Mrs. ElWyn Swetmann left on the SS Alaska for Seattle this week. She will spend the winter outside Mrs. Swetmann has been in Seward all summer.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23

Mrs. Max Hamilton of Seward and Cooper Landing went out side this week for a visit.
Seward seaport record., 1953-10-23

Frank Stradley and Woodrow Snyder are both patients at Sew ard General Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-17

good horSefleSh caused excite
ment, buggy racing often was
carefully timed. Roberta held
the track record at Point
Breeze Track in Philadelphia,
pulling two men in a buggy
in zoe.
Harness racing was tops!
1.-The runners, thorough
breds, weren't much at all;
they were called dogs" says
Mr.. Miller. Later, pari-
mutuel betting doomed the
runners and the harness
horses became the dogs"
Mr.. Miller claims he has
never had a bad season. Last
year, he was the No. 6 driver
in the country, on a point
rating basis. He cannot COM
pete at his own track, but his
horses will race there. He has
more than $50 horses In his
Rosecroft Stable. With "a
trotters and PAGERS in train
ing for the 1858 season, he will
drive in harness races from
June to November.
How does it feel to be racing
when you're going on IS?
II don't think age has any,
thing to do with it. Some
men are born with a certain
amount of sporting blood in
their veins. If they start in
the harness game, they find it
pretty hard to stop. A man
such as that never gives it up
until death takes him away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-17

his bride by his side, and driv-
ing his mare, Roberta, Mr..
Miller would challenge any
other young blood with a
pretty girl in his buggy. The
two would drive along to-
gether until it. was evident
they had an even start. Then
one Of the drivers would
boiler: "Go!" The reward for
the winner: Pride in a good
horse and the admiration of
his girl.
In those days, when any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-17

Bids on Mary Ellen were so
low, Mr.. Miller had to pay
only 81. In another pool, he
was even able to buy one
ticket covering Mary Ellen and
three other horses for only S.
All the money went into a
pot. The bidder who held the
winning ticket would take it
all, except a percentage for
the auctioneer.
The next day, Mary Ellen
ran her fastest heat to that
time, 2:07 (as nearly as Mr..
Miller can recalD and won in
three consecutive heats. After
the first heat, the young
driver was offered $1,000 to
pull her. He refused.
Mary Ellen went on to win
SO races in her lifetime. To-
day, when a single heat is a
race at many tracks, that
would equal almost 800 win
ming races.
Mr.. Miller won the first
money race he ever entered,
in 1907. It was a free-for all
trot and pace at the famous
old Washington track, Bright
wood, where from 1859 to 1909
horse lovers went to watch
harness racing.
Long before 1907, though, he
had raced in buggies. On a
Saturday afternoon, he'd drive
to the Speedway. It was a
1-mile dirt track on the Mon