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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22
l.. p. Jackson High
MAS, MAS Have
Sharing Christmas

Realizing the need and value
OF cooperation in these uncertain
times. and realizing. too. that it
is better to give than it is to re-
ceive, the New Homemakers of
America and the New Farmers of
America at Luther p. Jackson
High School went all out in their
efforts to make Christmas more
pleasant for 40 less fortunate
children at the Piedmont SAM
forum in Burkeville.
On Wednesday, Dec. l6, three
carloads Of MAS and MAS
motored to Burkeyille and distri-
buted packages containing
Christmas candy, fruit and nuts
to more than 40 children at the
sanitorium. A number of comic
books and other reading mater
ials were distributed also. Chill
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22

dren seemed to have been highly
appreciative of what they re-
ceived and many of them eX-
pressed their thanks The MAS
and MAS who went along and
assisted with the distribution of
the gifts were as follows: Bar
bara Booker. Ardell Jones. Gloria
Booker. Jean Hardy Jean Hol-
comb, Annie B. Foster. Julia
Cochran Addie Mayo. Nathaniel
Cox. Willie Scott. William Brown.
Giles Gibson. McKennth Scott.
George Gillian and James Ander-
son.
The Young Farmers Club Of L.
P. Jackson High School held its
regular meeting in the agricul-
tural classroom Of the School
with its president. Joe c. WASH
ington presiding. Devotions were
conducted by Chaplain Walter
jenkins. of Gainesville. who read
SNNCl al WI oCS "a SCI lptult lOllON-
ed by a prayer and a song.
The club authorized its treas
urer, Harry Lewis. to deposit all
funds on special savings account
at the Planters Bank and Trust
Company except SIS which will
be used to pay off small bills Of
the club.
Remaining portion of the meet
ing was devoted to admitting new
members and explaining tn e
charter which was read by vo-
cational agriculture instructor.
R. l.. Scales, to give new members
a proper understanding of its
contents before they signed.
The following members were
admitted after paying their join
ing fee Of IS. Max Austin, Robert
Jackson, Howard Scott, Blanche
Miller, Danville Langhorne. Della
ware Brown and NJ. J. Edwards.
local farm agent
Refreshments We're served by
Richard Langhorne.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22
Here's How "a GHoose
N0Yr Christmas Gree

NEARLY 10000, 900 Christmas
y trees will be sold in the U. S.
this year. Select one which will re-
tain it's needles well indoors. A
simple treatment will keep the
needles from drying out. make the
tree less f1amnable and keep it
green longer.
Choosing the tree: Select bal
sam or Douglas fir. Their needles
will last two or three weeks in
doors A balsam is easily identified
by its fragrance. rigid branches
and two thick rows Of needles
which do not stab the hand. Doug
las fir, the best of the frs, has
long pointed red buds. Other frs
have globose buds. All have soft
needles. A spruce drops its needles
soon after it's placed in a warm
room. A Norway spruce, however.
makes an ideal community Christ
mas tree outdoors. A white spruce
is better than a Norway spruce
for indoor use. Pines recognized by
extra long needles can be used
Hemlocks and jumpers are of little
value as Christmas trees.
Preventing needle drop: Cut at a
slant an inch off the base and set
the tree in bucket of water or wet
sand "a hours before bringing 1t in
the house. Then anchor tree firmly
in a holder that contains water or
moist sand. Do not place il near a
radiator.
Fire precautions: Unternally)-
No tree can be made completely
fame-proof. Government experts
suggest reducing fammability by
standing tree in solution of either
ammonium sulfate. ammonium
phosphate, calcium chloride or am
monium sulfamate four to six
days. First weigh tree and divide
by four. That will be number Of
pounds Of material required. To
eachs pound add one land. a .half
pints Of water. During treatment.
keep tree in cool. dark place. eek
ternally)-Mix nine parts water
glass Soluble sodium silicate)
with one part water containing
teaspoon Of wetting agent (such as
solvent soap) per quart Dip tree
into solution or spray it on tree.
This will give shiny finish to
needles.
Christmas Greens: m assure
height Of ceiling before buying
tree. II branches must be trimmed
from tree, use them for door
spray, mantel piece or swag for
newell post.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22
OK. Santa 1ss.nd
Should de Explained,
Psychologist Says

NCHILDREN enjoy Santa Claus
~ more when they know what
he really is" Duke University psy-
biologist DR.. Gelolo McHugh says.
No one enjoys finding out that
he has been kept in the dark. says
the specialist in child psychology.
land children are no exception.
The real meaning Of Santa Claus is
the JOY Of giving to make others
happy. says DR.. McHugh. and no
child should be deprived Of this
privilege.
Later parents have the difficult
Job Of explaining that there is no
jolly old Christmas man, DR.. Nc
Hugh points out When the truth
comes out the parent has placed
himself in the position of being re-
sponsible for Santa's disappear
ance.
Santa should be q part Of Christ
mas. however. DR.. McHugh be-
lieves, but from the very begin.
ming. he should be treated as a
wonderful pretend game. This
method has proved successful with
many children. the specialist says,
including his own two young boys.
Children, who love to make.be-
lieve, are perfectly capable Of en-
joying Santa, reindeer. chimneys
and all. while knowing in their
hearts. when they stop to ask
themselves. that he is a pretend
person. he says.
The child who takes part in the
Santa game doesn't have to Won
der on Christmas morning why
Santa didn't like him well enough
to bring the expensive toys that
were ordered from the North Pole,
the psychologist points out.
TIE youpg indianapolis mother
wh6srecently wrote Christmas
letter for her 5-year old son Just
before her death in an airplane
crash had wonderful understand
ing. DR.. McHugh says. She ended
her letter by telling her little son
that anyone who loves and gives
is real Santa"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22
Negro Children Fashion
Handsome Christmas Scenes

The children of the Mary F.
Branch Elementary School have
re-created handsome version of
the Christmas story. and. at the
same time. have caught the true
Christmas spirit in their crea-
lions
The result of their art classes
Tor the past two weeks is now on
display III The auditorium OF the
school. II is a handsome. more
than llfe-Size. scene of the birth
OF Christ, depicting the alteration
of the three Kings from the
Orient.
The decision to undertake the
mammoth tableau arose from the
reading of the Christmas story in
the art classes of Miss Beulah c.
Lowe. art teacher at the school,.
The children discussed the I'M
portant characters in the story
and how they must have looked
on that first Christmas day. Then
they set about fashioning the
characters.
Rather than use the ready
made materials that could come
easily to hand. the children start
ed with nothing but a collection
OF newspapers, paste, paint, and
wood. And out Of these simple ma
terials they and their teacher.
completed q scene that has al
ready been admired by many
tOWnSpeople.
Wooden Base
Turner Brown, custodian of the
school, worked with some of the
boys to make the wooden frames
Onto this base the children of
the sixth and seventh grades APP
piled paper mache to give dimen-
sion to the bodies Wrapping
paper was used for the clothes.
painted over with carefully blend
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22


ing colors. and yarn was added
for The har eyelashes. and beard.
When the figures were complet-
ed, they We're arranged in the
traditional poses of the Christmas
story. lights were added to give
The effect OF starlight and moon
lisht and magnolia leaves and
other greenery were added to form
backdlop
Says Miss Lowe OF the project.
II think all the children enjoyed
making the tableau, and I believe
the principle figures in the Christ
mas story Will stay with them
now"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22

81 3 600 600 and assets II sei3,-
100 900. compared With 5.8al hay
ing 100000 members and assets
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22

d ses3 500 600 ii 1851 Tn5le W.
a combined total Of 1900 state
Il n Il Federal chartered credit
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-22
CREDIT UNIONS

Credit unions-cooperative as
sociatlons founded to promote
thrift and to supply loans for
provident purposes. continue to
grow in the, United States. At the
end Of ls52sthere vas B,SS2 4nider
state charters, with a membership
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
DESSERT LUNCHEON HONORS MRS. J. J. COULTER ON BIRTHDAY

Honoring Mrs John J. Coulter on her birthday, Mrs. John O., Bangeman was hostess at a dessert luncneon Wednesday.
 A large white birthday cake, iced with pink rose buds and top ped with a nosegay of pink buds, was presented to the honor guest who cut the first piece and the cake was then served as refresh ment with coffee.
 Bridge was enjoyed during the afternoon with Mrs. Hugh Hall winning high score and Mrs. Yern Smith, second high.
 Mrs. Coulter received many love- ly gifts from friends invited by Mrs. Bangeman to share the pleas. ant afternoon who were:
 Mesdames E. J. Wheeler, Monte Clemmons, Brander Castle, Verr Smith, P. c. Mccormack, Jr. Lloyd Benjamin, George Sumption Hugh Hall, Louis Chase, Doris Barnes, Joyce Hay, L. T. Camp bell, Lew M. Williams.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
GILLNETTERs TO HAVE SALMON DERBY, roo

While the sports fishermen are having their fun in WrangelTs first King salmon Derby, from now un- til July b, the local gillnetters are gong to have a derby of their own.
 me net men are offering three cash prIzes = first, second and third - for the biggest king sal mon caught in a giIlnet on the Sti- kline during the gillnetting season, May to June 3. Biggest one taken last year was 68 pounds, netted by Duke Chase. This year the boys nope to top that uap-caught l2a- pounder Petersburg is justly proud of
 Donations are now being accepted oy the gillnetters toward the prizes and contributions may be left with Winston Davies.
 Subscribing to date are; Gillnet- te:s Association, $25; Campbell Bros, $10; Benjamin's Store. $1O; Wrangell Drug. $1O; Sentinel, $1O; Grants Grocery, $1O; Oar Smith $1O; City Market, $5.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED LAST SATURDAY

New officers of the Emblem Wrangell Emblem Club No. ST. were installed last Saturday night in a candle-light ceremony in the new Elks home. Mrs Isobel Round tree, district deputy from Peters burg, was installing officer.
 In the absence of Wrangell Em- blem Clubs D. esident, Mrs. Frank Denney who was called south by illness of her mother, that post was presided over by Mrs R. w.. McKibben, past president.
 Following the installation, buff fet luncheon was served and danc- ing was enjoyed by Emblem Club members, Elks, and their wives.
 Mrs. John Coultery furnished the music for the Emblem Club install ation.
 MT. and Mrs. Roundtree came over from Petersburg on their own boat bringing with them MT. and 1 Mrs. Arne Trones.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
DELEGATES RETURN FROM PRESBYTERY

The Rev. Paul Evans, Sadie Cam pus, Edna Cabotutan and Mary Re- quina, delegates to the Presbytery and Presbyterial held April 15 to 19, at Haines, returned yesterday on the Presbyterian mission boat Princeton Hall The session were held at Haines and KlukWan.
 Attending the meetings were Dr. Hermann Morse, moderator of the general assembly and highest of ficiaI of the Presbyterian church; Dr. Walter Soboleff, of Juneau, moderator of the Synod, and the Rev. Elwood Hunter, Sitka, who presided as moderator of the PCes- bytery.
 Among other events during the session was the dedication of Wiz lard cottage, residence of the execu- tive of Haines House which took place last Friday morning. The cottage was named in honor of Haines' first Presbyterian mission ary. Another event was the ordin- ation, by the Presbytery, of Arthur Johnson, lay worker at Klawock, into the ministry. The ceremony was tape-recorded in order that the new minister's congregation might hear it upon his return to Kla- wock.
 The Rev. Donald Schwab of Haines was elected new moderator to succeed the Rev. Hunter and the Rev. Henry Hartman was named vice moderator. He is also of Haines. Elected as delegates to the general assembly, which will take place in Minneapolis in June were the Rev. Soboleff and Elder Eli Hanlon of Hoonah The Rev. Evans was elected as delegate to the Washington Synod, also in June.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
EMMETT ANDERSON TO VISIT ELKs HERE TOMORROW

Lieut.. Gov. Emmett Anderson of Washington, former Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks lodge, will visit the local Elks lodge here tomorrow, according to word to Wrangell 1095. PGER Anderson has been in Juneau conferring with Gov B. Erank Heintzleman and, incident ally calling on various Elks lodges.
 He is expected to arrive here on the morning plane from Juneau and will go on to Ketchikan on the afternoon flight. All Elks are ask ed to be on hand to meet the visit ing dignitary.
 Anderson visited here before - when the lodge building that was destroyed by fire was dedicated.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
FAIRBANKS WARMEST SPOT IN ALASKA

With eyeryone's attention center ed on the Ice Ill the Nenana River, hear FaubauEs, tnIs time of year, al Is interesting to note that the weather n fairbanks has been warmer this past week than at any oUue. place in Alaska.
 Fairbanks reported a high temp erature last Saturday, of 65 de- grees ABOVE zero and a low of Al above. Wrangell and Ketchikan southernmost towns in Alaska came close but a 64 at Wrangell Friday was the best recorded WrangelPs low was 38.
 Fairbanks maintained the high. est temperatures all week with a 58 on Sunday; 56 on Monday and Tuesday and 55 on Wednesday.
 Wrangell had 50 on Sunday; 46 Monday; A Tuesday and 49 We'd nesday, and Ketchikan tempera lures were a couple of degrees colder than Wrangell.
 After a minimum at night of Al degrees on Saturday and Sunday al Fairbanks, the temperature thet in the evenings dropped below freezing to a low of 25 on Tuesday night.
 There is no word yet on how this is affecting the ice, but persons who expect the ice break up il May are already thinking of nexb year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
STARR CONVICTED ON FOUR COUNTS
(By Associated Press)

JUNEAU - Douglas S. Starr, former manager of the AL aska Telephone Corporation, was found guilty by jury in Federal court here yesterday on four counts of misrepresentation of funds but the verdict reduced the penalty to d mlsdemeanor. Starr was charged on ? counts of misappropriation in d. mounts of 150; one count of $350,, and one of $500. The jury bringing in a guilty verdict reduced each count to not more than $35, thus making the charge a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
 He will be sentenced Monday. Under the verdict maximum pen atty is not more than one year in Federal jail or fine of not more than $35 on each count.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
ENGDAL RETURNS

Ben Engdal, of the HarbOr Sea foods, returned this week from Lansing, Michigan where he and his wife and son, Jackie, have been the past six weeks visiting Mir. Engdals people. Mrs. Engdal and Jackie are remaining in Seattle for a short time where she is visiting her parents.
 Engdal reports fine weather in Michigan, the state having enjoyed an "opeu winter'' much as has Wrangell. He also said the weather was fine in Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALASKA CUT IN HALF
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON = The House ap- propriations committee chopped thl Interior Department Alaskan bud get almost in half this week with the deepest slash aimed at the AL aska Railroad.
 Recommendation sent Congress Thursday proposed Interior Depart ment expenditures of $30,712, 100 for 12 months starting the first of July as compared with $53,772,- 900 recommended in President Tru- mans budget proposal for the Ter ritory The Alaska railroad pro gram was cut back from $16,3 l. GOO to a. mere $2,715,0O0. Alaska highway construction was carved down to flat ten million from the proposed SIS, ,40O,O00. The commit tee recognized the necessity of the road building program but said it felt Alaskans should bear a bigger portion of the cost. GA group of Anchorage area community clubs has petitioned Gov. Heintzleman to call a special session of the TerIt- torial legislature to boost gasoline taxes to provide road moneyO
 It wiped out entirely the $12,- 791,000 asked for the Eklutna power project near Anchorage and the fifteen million asked for the Alaska Public Works program was cut by S675,000.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL LEADS WEEKLY SALMON DERBY

Mercedes Prescott Wrange1 high school sophomore and daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Prescott. brought in a 25-pound eight-ouuee king salmon Wednesday evening 10 take the lead for almost all honors in the Wgangall King Salmon uar- by.
 She now holds the lead in the weekly derby which closes Sunday at midnight. she wins lhree pair of nyIon hose donated by Ireue's for being the first woman Co enter fish in the derby. she caught Che largest fish to be landed by a wo- man lDotty Roberts refused to on- fee a 11=poander. caught last night and join her husband on the bot .om of the ladderl and she is tha rouneest contestant to enter a fish n the derby.
 Mercedes hooked the fish right n front of town while showing freddie Augeaman some of the fin no.nts oa trolling she had learn d from her father. While learning his lessons" Freddie is reported 70 have almost beat the fish 10 death before he got the gaff hook in it.
 Stokes Wins Boots
 Dick Stokes won his boots Cguess he already had the spurs) with the largest fish caught in last weeks derby
 When the deadline passed at midnight Sunday, Stokes 30-pound 11spunce king was best for the week and is in second place for the seasonal derby. Last weeks prize was a pair of rubber boots.
 George Wigg, Jr., still leads in the seasonal derby with his 34- pound four-ouneer caught two weeks ago.
 Fishing has been slack in front of town the past week but a run of salmon at Grays Island has caused a new fish rush"
 Wednesday evening Ron aId Schwartz caught three kings WelSnlng aDOuL ZU pounds and AL Nelson caught one about the same size. Dan Roberts didn't get any, thing.
 Thursday evening Don Kangas pulled in a 24-pounder at GrayG Island, Art Nelson caught another small one, and Mrs. Roberts land ed a 14-pounder. Dan Roberts, and several other fishermen, still didn't catch anything.
 This morning Clarence and Ken Lewis brought in a couple of small kings from the same area and Bar ney Iverson had lat least a 95- pounder' half in the boat when it got away Or, at least, that's what he and his partner, Dick Stokes, said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
FROM JUNEAU

Passengers arriving in Wrangell on the Denal Sunday night from Juneau were MT. and Mrs. Glade Roberts, Carolin Roberts, Dean Ro- berts, P. A. Ruigsmith, H. A. War ner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
CANNERY COOKS ARRIVE

Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Kneeland, cooks for the Farwest-Wrangell cannery, arrived here on the Bar anof from Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
CHAMBER MEETS TONIGHT, FIRE HALL

Regular meeting of the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce will be held at 7:3O tonight in the Fire Hall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
MRS. BAHOVEC HOME

Mrs. Lawrence Bahoyec returned home on the Baranof Monday after several weeks in Seattle.
 While in the south, besides other Alaskans and former Alaskans, Mrs. Bahovec visited MT. and Mrs. Tom Elswick at their home in the San Juan Islands, near Olga. Mrs. Ba- hovec reports the Elswicks have a beautiful home and location and that both of them are well and busy with spring gardening. MT. Elswick will come north in q short time with his boat Anna Marie to work for Farwest-Wrangell Go.
 MT. Bahovec returned by plane about ten days ago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
ZENGER VOTED i CHAIRMAN, JULY 4th COMMITTEE THIS YEAR

Holding a meeting in the Fire Hall last Monday evening. repre- sentatives of the fraternal. service and church organizations in Wran- gell unanimously voted Ned Zenger chairman of the Wrangell 4th of July committee for his second year.
 Mrs. Ali Erickson was voted ini /. as secretary, taking over duties of Don Kangas.
 The celebration will run over Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 3 this year with most of the same events scheduled as last year How ever, races and contests for adults, water sports and fireworks are an ticipated as additions to the pro- gram.
 Queen Contest
 The queen contest. which has proven so successful in the past, wall be couuucled again to raise money for the celebration. G1rls from ages 15 to 20 are eligible for the contest and each organization that wishes to do so is being asked to sponsor a candidate for 4th of July queen. The winner will be the girl who sells the greatest number of 4th of July tickets E nrants should leave their names with Zen ger or a member of the committee
 Prizes for the girls will be $15O, first prize; $I25. second: s10O, third; $75, fourth and $50 fifth. In addition, the queen and second place winner will each get a trip to Juneau or Ketchikan with Ellis Air Lines.
 Grand Prize
 The grand prize this year is scheduled to be a Bendix combina- uon automatic washer and dryer, if it can be obtained. It will be a. warded at the queen coronation dance Friday night, July 3rd. Other prizes decided on at last Mondays meeting were a bicycle, an Argus C-3 camera, and a G-E steam iron.
 Starts May 30th
 Saturday night, May 3Oth the queen contest will get under way at q kickoff" dance at ANB hall at this time, the girls entered in .he contest will be introduced and be given their ticket books.
 Alembers of the committee so far ,his year, in addition to the offi- cers, are L. T. Campbell and L. M. Williams, Jr., in charge of fire works; Mrs. Herbert Bradley, Mrs Ken Lewis and Mrs. Frank Ruks, in charge of queen contestants; Mrs. Ruks, judges committee; H. Bradley, dance committee, and Mrs. Hecschel Harding, Mrs Virgil Ney- man, Dave Remmerden, Dale Miller, Mrs. Bob Goodrich, Dick Stokes and Don Kangas.
 The committee will meet at the fire hall again a week from Sun day, May 8, at 2:3O D. m. ! Anyone interested in working on the committee or any representa- tive of any organization that was not at the last meeting is invited, to attend.
 Any organization that has not yet appointed a representative to work on the committee is asked to do so as soon as possible.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24

ly was a contractor in Portland, where, incidentally, Interior Secre- tary Douglas Mckay was born and raised.
 It's o. K. Tony
 We see that Tony schwamm, di- rector of aeronautics, is in South east Alaska. primarily talking a. bout getting some more money for the Juneau airport and that he ex'- poets to visit some other points in Southeast Alaska. It's o. k, Tony, you can come to town and this is excellent weather to look over Wrangell's airport site, just in case you never saw it, especially from the air.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24
FBI. Maybe !?

The Investigating committee ap- pointed by the recent legislature to look into conduct of Territorial of fees and come up with recommed- ations to the next legislature on how operations might be improved are preparing to delve deep. Chair man Harold Stringer of the com mittee has been back in Washing ton trying to interest J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI to assign a man to work with the committee. They are also trying to line up an expert auditor to probe here and there. My, my, can it be that bad, Or is there an election coming up in 1854?
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-04-24

FOR SALE - 42-po1nd Dan forth anchor and five fathoms of three-eighths galvanized chain. In- quire Sentinel. 23-tfc