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Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

county council vice-president, tri-
bal chief at state camp, counselor
at state All Short Course, club
pianist, and junior leader. She has
helped lead her club to 100 per-
cent project completion and train
ed younger members in demonstra-
ton work. She is new member
of the Links.
A Junior at the University of
Delaware, Esther Klair has been a
member of the White Oak Club,
Hockessin, for nine years. With
projects in clothing, dairy, room
improvement, cooking, gardening,
frozen foods, personal accounts,
and health-she has found time to
be a junior leader, help start an
other club, hold judging classes for
younger members. be chairman of
various activities, and win state
awards in room Improvement. She
was a tribal chief at state camp,
is a member of the University 4-H
Club, and the Links.
Russell Layton has a seven year
record in the Laurel Sycamore All
Club, and has done projects in
poultry, swine, safety, home grounds
improvement, field crops, garden
ing, and tractor maintenance. State
awards include poultry, poultry
demonstrations, and poultry and
egg judging. He is active in the
Grange, the Delaware Poultry I'M
provement Association, was high
school student council member, and
is member of the Links.
Marvin Davis projects in dairy,
tractor maintenance, poultry, field
crops, and meat animal help in as
he actually practices farming with
his father. He is member of the
Milford wildwood Club. State
awards include tractor mainten-
ance, and dairy and dairy judging.
He has held all offices in his club
and is active in Future Farmers of
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
How Good Is Lima
Bean Silage?

Lima bean silage is good cat
tle feed for dairy farmers, but not
as good corn silage. That's the
report on lima bean silage now be-
ing tested by the Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station at the University
of Delaware.
This conclusion is based on pre-
iiminary reports from tests show
ing decline of IL percent in pro-
iuction of percent fat corrected
milk, when cows were fed lima
bean silage. This compares to
decline of only IL percent when
cows were fed corn silage.
Hay was available to all cows in
the test, as much as they would
eat. Those on the bean silage ate
almost five pounds more per day
than those on corn silage. But
those on corn silage at almost
three pounds more silage per day
than the ones fed bean silage. They
were offered 80 pounds of silage
per day.
Dr. Clyde r. Richards, assistant
professor of animal and poultry
industry, directs the experiments.
Richards says the bean silage was
worth about three-fourths of the
value of corn silage for milk pro-
duction. Good hay has about the
same comparison to grain concen-
trates.
Additional studies will be made
of lima bean silage before final
conclusions are made.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Outstanding Alters Meet
i'm Washington


Four Delaware All delegates
joined those from all 48 states in
Washington, d. C. this week. The
event is the 23rd National All
Camp a week of tours, meetings,
and discussions.
Betty Lee Cannon, Bridgeville;
Esther Klair, Marshallton; Marvin
Davis, Milford; and Russell lay
ton, Laurel, are Delaware's repre-
sentatives. They were chosen for
their leadership ability and COM
munity service through All work.
The camps purpose is to help
prepare the boys and girls for re-
sponsibilities of citizenship through
better understanding of our ma
tional government and wider out
look gained through travel and ac-
quaintance with young people of
other states and territories, and
countries.
Betty Lee has only five years of
club work, in the Dublin Hill yell
low Jackets Club, but has COM
pleted II projects in clothing, cook
ing, canning, frozen foods, health,
safety, and poultry. She has won
state awards in project work and
demonstrations in clothing, frozen
foods, bread making, good groom
ing, and dairy foods. In leader
ship, she has been club president
and secretary. safety chairman.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Delaware Farm Land Prices
Slightly Over 1852

Delaware farms have increased
slightly in value since the spring
of 1852. The average value per
acre in this state rose from $141
to S144 between March of 1852 and
March 1858. These figures come
from report of the Bureau of Ag-
ricultural Economics, u. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
This compares with an average
value per acre of S114 reported for
Delaware in the 1850 census.
This slight increase for farm
land is believed to be due to urban
expansion, which is greater here
than in most states.
For the United States as a whole
average value per acre of farm
land and farm buildings is down
slightly compared to last year.
Land values follow the trend of
farm prices which have been fall
ing slowly for two years.
Demand for farmland has weak
ened across the nation. In gener-
al, farm real estate values have
been on a downward trend, the
BAE (Bureau of Agricultural CO.
nomics) adds. This report is based
on a survey of farm real estate
dealers in each state. Exceptions
to the general trend were noted in
top-grade farms where the asking
price in most areas has remained
fairly firm.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Potato Damage Noted
In Grading, Handling

Damage to potatoes during grad
ing con be reduced 80 percent by
covering the conveyor chain links.
Research in Virginia is described
by w. It. McAllister, marketing
specialist of the Delaware Agricul-
tural Extension Service. In the
Virginia study, more than one
fourth of the potatoes sold in re-
tail stores showed definite signs
of mechanical injury.
The time for digging potatoes in
Delaware is almost here, and Nc
Allister encourages farmers to
make plans for careful handling
and grading of their crop.
Damage from conveyor chain
links can be reduced by covering
the links with betting. Rubber
tubing placed over each link in the
chain will also help reduce the
udlildSe.
TOO much waste may cut down
your profits" McAllister cautions.
Buyers will not accept badly dam
aged potatoes and may go some
where else to fill their orders"
McA1lister points to other find
ings: About so percent of the dam
age from digging can be eliminat-
ed by slower speeds. A speed OF
about 1.5 miles per hour is recon-
mended.
Most damage from rough handl-
ing is due to unjadded truck plat
forms, walking on containers dur
ing loading, and reckless unload.
ing and dumping. Rubber coated
wire baskets make ideal picking
containers. Potatoes should be dug
Only as fast as they can be picked
", to reduce sun scald.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

The Red Cross last year provid-
ed 1851, 900 pints of blood for civ
ilian use in approximately one-half
the nations hospitals.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Tune in
Tune IN
!: i aseAa!MERs IS! Il! !!!!!!
SALES AND SERVICE

1-12-ft. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COMBINE with Motor,
year old, cost new $500.
2 No. rs BALERS, N. H.
2 No. 76 BALERS
Z-A-dM TRACTOR
2 WD TRACTORS
2 VIC TRACTORS WITH CULTTVATORS
1 JOHN DEERE A TRACTOR
1 JOHN DEERE WITH CULTTVATORS
8 Sets w c CULTTVATORS
2 USED A. C. CORN PLANTERS, Rear Mounted
1 USED A. c. RAKE
1 USED CASE FORAGE HARVESTER Excellent Condition
2 USED NEW IDEA MOWERS
II USED A. C. REAR MOUNTED MOWERS
2 USED 1920 NC DEERING TRACTORS
FERGUSON TRACTOR, MOWER and PLOWS
1 USED 12-INCH WARD PLOW PICKUP HYD.
II USED 2-14 in. ALLIS-CHALNIERS PLOW like new
Il NEW HOLLAND FORAGE HARVESTER
JEEP STATION WAGON
II A. C. ALL CROP COMBINE
II INTERNATIONAL HI TRACTOR
II M. MOLINE R TRACTOR AND CULTIvATOR
NUMEROUS OTHER ITEMS
FARMERS SUPPLY CO.
Phone 6OS1 Dupont Parkway Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

There were 127 400 more persons
injured in U. S. motor vehicle ac-
cidents last year than in 1861.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

Tresspass Notices. For Rent and
For Sale signs.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

This Series OF advertisements I
LEGGETT'S DEPT. STORE
Farmville
..rale Someone to Church with you sun
dav-Youll Both Feel Richer For IT
FARMyIILE ESQ SERvICENTER
Atlas Tires, Batteries u Accessories
Washing-Lubrication Waxing
AAA Service
Phone II Farmville. Va
TAYLOR MANUFACTURING co, INC.
Contractors-Building Material
Quality Authoritarian Equipment
International Trucks-Nash Automobiles
Farmville, Va.
TRACTOR EQUIPMENT co
Oliver Sales Service
Phone 558-Farm9ille. Va.
NEWCOMB AUTO PARTS, INC.
Wholesale Auto Parts & Equipment
Farmville. Va
HUNTINGTON TOBACCO CO. INC.
Farmvillc, Va.
FARMvILLE FURNITURE co.
Farmville. Va.
F. w. HUBBARD INSURANCE AGENCY
General Insurance
Farmville. Va.
BUCKINGHAM FARM SUPPLY co.
Purina elbows for Poultry and Livestock
Dillwyn. Va.
OSBORN BROTHERS
Telephone $751; Farnlvllle Va.
KLEANWFLL CLEANERS & TaN.ORS
Altering Repairing Tailoring
For Ladies and Gentlemen
Phone SO = Main st.
aairWlla va
NEWMAN CHEVROLET SALES co.
fRrmvlle Va
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Division Issues
Car age Warm ny
To Farmers
Fe eding Pigs

A final warning TO farmers who
feed raw garbage TO pigs has been
issued by the Department Of Aeri-
culture and immigration Of Vir-
GINA Division Of Animal Industry.
1t is a warning Of action in the
next few weeks.
Virginia cannot endanger its
$50. 900 year swine industry be-
cause a few garbage feeders will
not CO. operate" the warning said
After all that has been said about
vascular eXanthema. there are
still feeders who are not cooking
their garbage Three of them in
the last three months have lost
their herds because they became
infected. The same thing can hap
pen to any feeder who persists i'll
feeding garbage raw. :
The warning continued BIZ say
ing that the federal government
says it will quarantine any state
which does not treat every hog
led raw garbage as a hog exposed
TO this disease.
This department cannot allow
ahe whole state Of Virginia to be
quarantlned and is prepared To
take whatever measures are neces-
sary to prevent such a quaran-
tine" the statement said
And 1T pointed out the cooking
OF garbage is not expensive All
a farmer needs to do is to boil 1t
for 80 minutes. The Division OF
Animal Industry, State Office
Building, Richmond. will tell
farmers how to do il.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Speakers Are Named
For Rural Minister'S
Conference AT VPI

Or. James r 6ydnor. Rich
mond. and Dr. Ray L. Wakeley.
Iowa State College. Will be prin-
opal speakers at the 1853 Rural
Ministers Summer School to be
held at VPI July 6-lC.
DR.. Sydnor, who Is editor of
The Hymnal for Christian Wor-
ship. and a member of the De-
partment Of Worship and Fine
Arts Of the National Council Of
Churches. will conduct a series Of
lecture discussions on Music in
the Rural Church" which viii
eliminate in a hymn festival on
the last evening of school session.
DR.. Wakeley. one OF America
leading rural sociolosists who has
Just returned from 81 azil where
he has been working With govern
ment officials of several South
American countries In improving
agricultural extension service pro-
grams. viii give a series Of NOM
ing lectures on Developing
Leadership in the Run al Church :"
In the afternoons he VIII conduct
workshops on leadership techni-
ques
Evening speakers will include:
Raymond RoSson, farm agent in
Washington county, Tenn. who
will discuss the relationship of the
church 10 public service agencies :
and Parke c. Brinkley, state COM
missioner of agriculture. who will
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Tobacco Reminder
Offered On Drenchinp

A reminder to farmers TO use a
bluestone-lime or copper drench
TO control wildfire and backfire
IN tobacco is outgoing from S. B.
Femme. plant patholosi list at VPI.
Femme says the drench should
be applied through the canvas to
thoroughly cover the seedlings.
the ground. and the frames OF the
bed. Il may be applied with a
sprinkling can or a coarse nozzle
sprayer. Use one quart Of the
solution to each square yard.
Drench the plant bed twice
first when the young plants are
emerging from the ground and
again about two weeks later.
Femme says applications made
after the size of a quarter are of
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Vacation Great Thing
Comments Chris Reed

Chris Reed finals got that
vacation he's been hankering
for these last 81 wears.
During half century as
special delivery carrier at the
Farmville Post Office. Reed
worked without interruption
seven DAYS each week.
Now retired from the Post
Office. and with capable asSis-
tants who can carry on at his
newspaper and s.0e shine eS-
Enlistment. Chris accepted an
invitation TO spend day in
Richmond last Monday. With
Hugh Wells he left at 9 4. M.
and returned at 4 y. m.
Nice vacation, commented
Chris. hope to get off ike that
again in the next 81 years.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

DoiIt out changes N Virginia 5
agricultural scene which VIII Il
feet the future OF the rural
church. Seminar discussions and
workshops also are scheduled.
Total cost for full-time at
tendance at the school is SIS per
person Tor both ministers and
their wives. This covers board and
room and registration lee. Schol-
urships for attendance are proyid-
ed By UNCONVENTIONAL headquar-
tiers. local Oranges, Ruritan clubs,
and other ORGANIZATIONS.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Greer, Bay

The many friends OF Mrs w c.
Glascock are grieved at her pass
ing She was loved by all in the
community. All of her children
and many other relatives were
here for the burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. il. Gay and
children and Mrs. j II Motley. Of
Petersburg, were dinner guests
Sunday before last Of MI. and
Mrs. j. A Love.
Mrs. F F.. Mitchell and Mrs.
II. NJ. HardaWay, Of Crewe. were
visitors Of friends here Wednes-
DAY.
Mrs. Hugh jenkins continues
sick at her home.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Darlington Heights Ners
P-TA Sponsored Community Supper
Raises $50 For School improvements

and William Bailey. Of Frederick s.
burg. visited r. c. Bailey over the
week end.
FRIDAY Supper
Mrs Billy Harvey entertained
with a supper. Friday evening. Her
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Bailey. Of Farmville.. Mr.. and Mrs,
Hugh Bailey, Of Panplin, and MI.
and Mrs. Hugh Bryant, OF Cullen
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton
and Mrs Margaret Watson at
tended the performance OF the
Philadelphia Symphony at the
Mosque. March II.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

no value Tie soil must not bt
disturbed BY wedding. etc. after
the drench has been applied. be-
cause this Will destroy the effect
tiyeneSs Of the application
Femme said also to follow cer-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

IN" community supper. Spon-
Sored BY the P-TA was held Fri
DAY evening. March l3 Proceeds
we're over $50. the money To be
used for school provements
J. G. Watson. OF Springfield.
spent Thursday and Friday with
his mother. Mrs Sudie Watson.
Many relatives and friends Of
Darlington Heights attended the
funeral of Mrs. c. f. SHELTON Of
Blackstone. Thursday. Mrs. Skel-
ton. who died quite suddenly.
tuesday, was much loved and vii!
be missed by her friends. Mrs.
shelton was the former Miss
Myrtle watkins. Of DARLINGTON
Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs +. A Payne ana
children. reported a very enjoy
able trip when they returned
home, Thursday, from Florida.
Mrs. j. H. Payne. who has spent
The winter with DR.. and Mrs. Ben
son Davis. OF Deland. Fla return-
ed with them.
Visits Mother
Mrs. Emmett Wilkerson of RoX-
boro, N c.. spent the week end
with her mother. Mrs. j. II. PAYNE.
Mrs. w. w. Hamilton. of Wash
lngton. D. c.. visited Mrs. Sudie
Watson. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Carlton Sneed, Of
oanville. Mr.. and Mrs. Maitland
Elleyson and son, OF Portsmouth.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27
Pamplin Ri. 2

These spring-like days with
icnquils and buttercups blooming
trees putting out tiny buds. and
our farmers busy as can be with
preparation for HE 1853 crop,
make us feel that We are abund-
antly blessed with a year OF good
days for which We are thankful,
indeed.
Many people Of the route at
tended the funeral and burial o.
Mrs. Carrie Hamlet. last Thurs
| day
The Women Of Beale Memoir II
Presbyterian Church met i'll the
home of Mrs. F. r Wilson. Mon
day evening, with l6 members
and two visitors present. Mrs
Hugh Dickerson had charge OF q
most impressive installation SER
ice Of Officers for the new church
year
Cousin Buried
Mrs Thornton Cunningham at
tended the burial Of her cousin
Mrs Myrtle Watson Shelton. n
Blackstone, Thursday afternoon
Miss Ann CUNNINGHAM Williams.
Of Essex. N c.. visited last week
IN the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Newton CUNNINGHAM. Thurs
day. Mrs. williams. Mr.. Cunninc-
hams sister. was an overnight
guest in the same home. Ann he's
enlisted III the Marines and will
report for duty. March 81. She
returned to her home with he,
mother. last Friday.
Daughter Born
Born to Mr. and Mrs. c. Fl
Bradshaw. of Durham N. c.. a
daughter. March 13. Mrs. Brad
shaw is the former Mildred Gun
bingham. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II c. CUNNINGHAM. of The
route.
The regular election Of officers
OF OES Chapter So was ATTENDED,
by number Of members from the
route. Tuesday night. at Pamplin.
Grace Hamilton Kilburn. OF
Richmond. visited home folks last
week end.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

COHtTtOuteu ~ tUe COuSe OF me L HL
Business Establishments:
FLIPPEN'S STORE
General Merchandise - G. E Appliances
Plumbing and Electrical Contractors
Cumberland Va
BURRUSS LAND LUMBER co.
Dillwyn Va.
CROW BROTHERS
General Auto Repairs
Dillwyn. Va.
KAYTON COAL co.
Coal-Fuel Oh and Fertilizer
Telephone l66-Farmyille. Va
ALLEN MOTOR & AUTO REPAIR
ALLEN & PHAUP TEXACO SERVICE
We Specialize in Body. Fender & Painting
Front Wheel Alignment and BALANCING
Phone 100 ~ 2O2 N. Virginia Street
Farmville va.
PATTERSON DRUG co.
Prescriptionists
Phon SIT 238 Main ST.
Farmvile. Va.
CEDAR BROOK TAVERN
Mile East of Farmvile
Specializing In Choice Western Steaks
And Seafood
We Cater to Small Parties and Banquets
Boxing on TV Every Wed & Fri Night
TAYLOR-FORBES COMPANY
Dodge Job Rated Trucks
Dodge Passenger Cars
Plymouth Cars
203 w Bird ST. = Phone
Farmville, Va
COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS
Farmvile Va
FARMVILLE IRON & METAL co.
Used Parts & Tf-es-Old Junl:
Cash Paid for Any Quantity OF Scrap
Phone 6l4 Farmville Va
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

rch by the FOlloWing Citizens ana
Monuments & Markers Marble 8, Granite
Randolph St.-Phone 1855
Farmville. Va.
HOME FURNITURE COMPANY
Across from Baptist Church
Main Street Farmyille. Va.
ANDERSON MOTOR SALES
Pontiac -GA1C Trucks
Frigidare Appliances
Phone 81 = Dillwyn. Va.
FARMylLLE TIRE & BATTERY. INC.
B. +. Goodrich and Armstrong Tires
Complete Tire Service
408 F.. 3rd St-Phone $50 Farmville. Va.
NEWBERRY'S
Go to church and meet your friends
When shopping met your friends in your
friendly Newberry store
Farmylle, Va.
KILKARE
Laundry Cleaning Storage
Phone 500-Farmville. Va.
PRINCE EDWARD MILLS. INC
Merchant Milers
Seal of Virginia High Patent Flour
PEN Poultry Dairy and Stock Foods
CARL HEIFNER
Power Chain SaWs-Lawn Mower Repairs
and Sharpening Small Motor Repairs
Sales and Service
Phone 693 E. 3rd St, Farnville Va
CLAWSON FURNITURE CO.
Reproductions of Antique Furniture
Phone 5So--Rice Road Farmville Va.
STATE & lee AND FARMVuLF
DRIVE N THEATRES
For the Best In Entertainment
Farmvlle, Va.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-03-27

tam sanitary practices Keep Hi tobacco trash om d
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-09-11
American
NOtableS
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Ochs also made his contributions.
He financed the publication of the
American Year Book and under
wrote the more than half million
dollar cost for the Dictionary
Of American Biography, prepared
by learned societies. He served as
director of the executive of the
Associated Press. Jewish life he
saw only in terms of religion; no
other Interpretation existed for
him. He demonstrated loyalty to
Reformed Judaism by raising
100000 for the Hebrew Union
College. In Chattanooga he erect
ed a $500, 900 temple as a memoir
ial to his parents.
Recognition came from many
quarters. Medals were awarded
by foundations and honorary de-
grees conferred by universities.
Decorations were offered by for
eign governments. but he accepted
only Chevalier and later Com
mander Of Frances Legion Of
honor. But no recognition was as
pleasing as the tribute Of the city
which saw his humble start. Chat
tanooga dedicated a two day cele-
bration and elected Adolph Simon
Ochs its Citizen Emeritus"
The frontiersman., 1953-10-15
MAYOR MckECHNlE NAMES COMMITTEES

New members of the Palmer City Council, Lucille Mick and Parker Lester attended .'.Gir first regular meeting and with other council members heard the city's new mayor, Don McKechnie an- nounce his committees and chair men for his ensuing term.
 Don Moore will head the build ing, plumbing and zoning com mittee with Lucille Mick and Russ FelZien as committee mem bers. Finance and budget will be headed by William Zahradni- eek, with Betty Mears and Lucille Mick committee members. Betty Mears was named chairman of the fire department committee with Parker Lester and Russ Eel zien as her committee. Public health and safety will be headed by Lucille Mick, chairman and Don Moore and Betty Mears committee members.
 Moore was also named chair man of the street committee; CO., workers on his committee are Parker Lester and Betty Mears. Zahradnicek was named chair man of the police committee with Felzien and Lester, committee members. Lester was also named chairman of the telephone com mittee with Moore and Lucille Mick on the committee. Water and sewer chairman is Felzien, with Lester and Betty Mears, committee members. Zahradnicek was named chairman of the en-
 (Continued on Page 4)
The frontiersman., 1953-10-15
MeoIa Sandvik Wins 4-H Chicago Trip

Miss Neola Sandvik, 17-year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. A. Sandvik of Palmer, is the winner of the All award trip to Chicago.
 Miss Sandvik won her award by completing II projects in eight years of club work. She made six dresses, two formals, four blouses, four skirts, one suit, one spring coat, pair of pajam- as, as well as other items such as towels, scarfs, and pot holders.
 She has been assistant leader of her club which won the tro- phy for three consecutive years for the best club in commun- ity where there are 20 clubs. She has been cheer leader for her class, takes an active part in church, school and young peoples activities. Through All work she has not only learned valuable skills but has acquired talents for leadership and a satisfying social life.
 The clothing achievement is given by the Spool Cotton Co. and covers the expense of trip to Chicago to the National Con- gress which is held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, November 29 to December 4. Mrs. Margaret Good fellow, district home demonstra- ton agent at Fairbanks is the of- ficial chaperone and will accom- pany Miss Sandvik and Richard Buzby, winner from Fairbanks.
 They will leave Fairbanks on November 22 and be met by the Washington delegation, irN Seat tie on the 24th. They will travel from Seattle to Chicago by train.
 Continued on Page Al
The frontiersman., 1953-10-15
May Ship Valley Logs 10 Japan

The Matanuska Valley may benefit from a potential of one million dollars a year, if plans formulating now, can be complet- ed.
 Fred Zieke, president of the Palmer Chamber of Commerce, said this week that MT. John Osseward, Coop representative in Seattle, along with represen- tative of the C. T. Takahashi company of Seattle, are expected in Palmer sometime next week to inspect the cottonwood poten- tial in this area, following-up on ground work done by Zieke while Outside on vacation this past July.
 The Seattle company is inter- ested in shipping logs to Japan. They would vary from eight to 30 inches in diameter and be squared off in 20-foot lengths. MT. Zieke and Jim Hurley of the C of C plan valley survey be- fore the visitors arrive, in an ef- fort to determine saw mills and wood available in this area. Ap- proximately one and one half million board feet per month would be required.