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The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
First Aid Courses Being Conducted

Bert Kellogg of the Alaska Highway Patrol from Glenallen is conducting standard and ad- vance classes in American Red Cross first aid for members of the Matanuska Ski Club and em- ployes of the Matanuska Electric Association. Sergeant Stanley Laird will assist him during the courses.
 Standard courses require IS hours of instruction while the advance course runs 30 hours. Glasses for the ski club are being held at the Palmer School from 7:15 to 10:15 p.m., five nights a week for two weeks. Those who complete the 30 hour course will receive certificates. Members of the ski club are taking the course as a forerunner to the formation of a Ski Patrol unit within the club. Thirty hours of first aid and ten additional hours of winter survival are necessary for partici- patton in ski patrol unit.
 All outside pearsonnel of the M.E.A. are taking the advance course.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
REPUBLICANS PLAN PRECINCT CAUCUS

Matanuska Valley Republicans will hold a precinct caucus Mon- day evening, January 12 in Coop club room.
 Scheduled to start at p.m., the meeting will be highlighted by the election of a precinct committee man and committeewoman. Pre- cinct endorsement of appointees to Federal and Territorial offices will also be sought.
 All Republicans are invited to attend the caucus and have a voice in the selection of appoin- tive officers. This opportunity is the result of a policy established at the Republican convention held this past June at Cordova when it was voted to provide the op- portunity to all persons to have voice in the selection of persons to fill the appointive positions.
 III Republicans are urged to at- tend the meeting.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
Public Urged 10 Send Questions for GD Town Meeting

The community will have an opportunity to ask questions per taining to the Civil Defense pro- gram in the Palmer area during the town meeting scheduled to be held in the Palmer School gym nasium January 19.
 Scheduled to start at p.m., two films, "Tale of Two Cities" film on the atom-bombing of Hirosh- ina and Nagasaki and Texas City Oil Disaster" which shows the terrific explosion and it's re- sultant fires.
 The public is invited to send questions regarding Civil Defense before January, 16, if possible, to Rev. E. H. Imme, civil defense director. A panel made up of the various departments in CD will answer these and any other questions put to them from the floor the night of the meeting.
 Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
City License
 Payments Very Slow Says City Clerk

City Clerk Larry Mooers an nounced this week that the major portion of business houses in the city are delinquent in the payment of their business licen- ses for 1853.
 In making the announcement, Mooers pointed out that persons who fail to abide by the license ordinance are subject to a $100 fine and for 30 day jail sentence. Delinquent payments are subject to 10 percent penalty.
 Only g dogs in the city have been licensed, Mooers pointed out. Of these, 19 were males, and three females.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
6O-MILE WINDS AT PALMER AIRPORT

Winds averaging 37 miles an hour but blowing up to 60 mi'os an hour in gusts were reco1 u~d at the Palmer Airport yesterday morning.
 Starting during the night of January 6, the bowling wind awoke many Valley folk to the tune of rattling rubbish cans, banging doors and various other noises the wind brings into town.
 One family on Springer Road has a large wash tub that "blew in" early in the morning, striking first their house trailer, then their cabana but missing the family car parked nearby. Sections of galvanized roofing were blown off the Farmers Market stand and sailed off down Railroad street like paper before the wind.
 In spite of the velocity of the wind, very little major damage was reported. One Piper Cub air plane suffered a damaged wing while moored at the Palmer Air port but other planes had little or no damage.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
POLICE CHIEF SUSPENDED IN DISCIPL PLINARY ACTION
NOTICE GIVEN FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCE

Effective at 2 pm. January 8, Police Chief Bernard Bouwens was suspended of all duties as chief of police in the city of Pal mer for a period of ten days, by Mayor Alfred V. Hagen. Reasons for the suspension were given as: 1. Failure to carry out orders of the Mayor and, 2. Dereliction of duty. The suspension period, scheduled to end at 2 pm. Janu- ary Is, will be without pay, ac- cording to the announcement.
 The action follows alleged vio- lations of City Ordinance No. II by Bouwens over a period of time, including not carrying out orders of the Mayor when he was instructed to cut down the police force as of January 1 and handle the city policing alone, which he apparently did not do, as special police were on duty Jan. 3, it was announced. Failure to see that special police officers did not wear badges while off duty and putting men on the city payroll without the permission of the Mayor, were also alleged. His failp keep up to date police rec S also pointed out.
 BouWens will be given the op- portunity to request hearing on the suspension if he desires, Mayor Hagen stated. There are several questions that should be cleared up," he said. Approxi- mately a week after Bouwens was instructed by the Mayor and Council not to war badges while off duty. threea police officers were seen in and around the Val- ley Theatre wearing badges. No one seems to know whether they were all on duty or not.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
VALLEY PLANNING VARIOUS PROGRAMS
 FOR LOCAL MARCH OF DIMES CAMPAIGN

sored by the organizations two years ago prompted the decision to hold one again this year. Those who wish to offer their talents are asked to contact any of the above named committeeman. Tickets will soon be available from members of both organiza- tionS.
 To Sponsor Ball
 Many organizations have in- dicated to Director Rempel their plans to participate in the Valley wide campaign.
 Palmer Moose Lodge and Wo- men of the Moose have announc- ed plans to sponsor the annual March of Dimes Ball. The ball will be held in the Palmer School gymnasium Saturday, January 31 with dancing schedul- ed from 10 pm. to 2 am. AL though plans are not all together complete, the organization plans special entertainmnt during in- termission. Jack Leek of the Moose Lodge is committee chair man and announced that tickets will be on sale within few days at $2.50 for men. There will be no admission charge for women. Formal dress will be optional, it was announced. Women of the Moose will be in charge of hall decorations and a checking ser vice will be provided.
 Phil O'Neill has accepted chair manship of the March of Dimes in the Sutton area, Rempel announc- ed and is making plans for fund raising activities in that region.
 In Wasilla, Mrs. Martin Olson is chairman of the March of Dimes project to be announced as soon as decided upon.
 Many other tentative plans are being made by individuals and groups. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary have indicated they will participate and Women of the Moose plan additional ac- tivity. Individual bake-sales throughout the month will be sponsored by various churches in the community and there will be a movie at the school, for all students, sometime during the month, with proceeds to go to the
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The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
Highway Patrol ' Reports 79 Accidents investigated in 1852

During the 598 work days in the Palmer Precinct, Alaska High way Patrol, four traffic and two non-traffic fatalities were inves- tigated by. the Patrol in the Pal mer Precinct during 1852, accord ing to the annual report recently made public.
 Other deaths included one sui eide and one natural death. A total of 524 warnings were given motorists during the year and 69 arrests were made that resulted in either fines or jailing for those involved, with fines collected tot taling S3,27500 for a total of g. 489 days. Twenty operator licen- ses were suspended, because of violations,
 In addition to the four fatal traffic accidents there were 35 persons injured, with IA receiving first aid treatment.
 Property damage amounted to $97, ,320.00. Eight stolen cars, with total value of $8,150.00, were re- covered.
 Covering a total of 76,892 pa troled miles, the Patrol rendered assistance to 238 motorists and general public, examined 279 op- orators; inspected 169 vehicles; at- tended nine fires and reported 99 complaints.
 The Palmer Precinct starts on the Glenn Highway at Mile 30 and extends north to Mile 113 and also includes the Matanuska and Was fila areas. Sgt. Stanley Laird and Ptlm. Herbert Hoff are officers on duty in the Palmer Precinct.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
Bartlett Again Asks Fish Traps Banned

E. L. Bob" Bartlett, Alaskan delegate to Congress, introduced a bill January 7, calling for the abolition of fish traps in the territory of Alaska over five year period.
 The bill would allow full use of the traps through 1854 but in each year the allowed catch would be cut by 20 per cent until the traps were entirely elimin- ated.
 Bartlett had unsuccessfully sponsored similar bill in the last Congress.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08

The month-long 1853 March of Dimes got under way locally last week with committees, lodges and organizations making plans to help combat the ever-increasing fight against poliomyelitis by planned fund-raising activities.
 66% Stricken Since l948
 According to statistics, nearly two-thirds of the 100000 reported cases in the past IS years have occurred since 1948 with an all- time high established in 1852 with more than 55,000 cases re- ported.
 For the fifth successive year, the polio fighting organization wound up in the red with ST. 100000 in unpaid bills at the end of 1852. This was in spite of a record March of Dimes last year.
 Basil O'Connor, president of the National Foundation, in com menting on the need for the month-long campaign instead of a two-week appeal, noted that, ''It appears that polio is mobil- izing all it's forces to attack man. kind. But meantime, scientists supported by March of Dimes re- search grants, are approaching closer to conquest of the disease.
 we must not falter now," he continued, land we must con- tribute more than ever before to the 1853 March of Dimes"
 Plan Talent Show
 William Rempel, Valley direc- tor of the 1853 March of Dimes, announced. this week that the Kiwanis Club of Palmer and Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi will jointly sponsor Talent Show. The date for the event will be announced as soon as decided.
 Kiwanians who were appointed as committeeman at the January meeting are: Harlow Hodgson, Jim Hurley, Ed Smith and Rich ard Andrews. Sorority members will be headed by Dorothy Sax ton, Marne Hanks and Norma Ritchie. Several acts have been promised and will include talent from Eska, Sutton and Wasilla as we'll as Palmer.
 The remembered success of a similar Talent Show, co-spon-
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
FOSTERS RETURN FROM TWO-MONTH VACATION

MT. and Mrs. Ken Foster re- turned to the Valley this past weekend, following a two month vacation that included trips to Michigan, Indiana and Florida. Foster reported the Hart and Alaska highways in very good condition all the way and added, ". but we're sure glad to be back"
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
CLYDE KING, SIR. RECOVERY FROM ILLNESS

Clyde King. ST. who has been i'll at his winter home in Santa Barbara, California, is reported resting comfortably following a sudden illness last week. Clyde King, Jr. and his sister. Mrs. June Liebiny flew outside 10 be with their father during his illness.
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08

 Civil Defense Town Meeting Palmer School Gymnasium January l2. Public Invited
The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
MEMBERS HEAR OF LOCAL MARKETING
 PROBL EMS; PLANS

Establishing an even flow of Valle produce to the Anchorage market seemed in the opinion ot members of the Anchorage and Matanuska Valley Chamber ot Commerce organizations, to be the main objective in aiding the expansion and growth of the Val ley.
 Approximately 15 members of the Anchorage chamber attended a joint meeting with the local chamber held in the Coop Club room Januray 7 for the pur- pose of discussing constructive agricultural problems in the two areas that could be proposed at the All Alaska Chamber of Con- merce to be held in Juneau, Janu- ary 12 through January 16.
 In speaking to the capacity at tendance, John Croul, manager of the Anchorage chamber, asked how they could help the people of the Valley help themselves. Citing the unemployment prob lem facing the city of Anchorage, Croul said they are ever on the alert for potentials to absorb some of this overflow. Valley poten- tials include both mining and agriculture, he pointed out.
 What do you in Palmer feel are your potentials in marketing your products?" he asked. The Army has indicated their feeds will be considerable, he added and proposed that possibly higher production could start with land clearing and additional funds. eve will do whatever we can to get additional financing and clearing programs started" he stated.
 In pointing out accomplish ments in the Valley, local cham Der president, Fred M. Zieke said that he felt the basic need in the Palmer and Anchorage area is a better relationship with the An chorage market. "A demand was created for some products we were not able to keep on the mar ket," he said. There is strong effort being made to establish 8 stable market with best quality goods, he said. To illustrate this, Zieke told of a planned demon stration in the Valley to be held sometime in February at which time latest means of preparing produce for market will be dem- onstrated. This will include modern packaging of fresh pro- duce.
 There is a move on in the Val ley now, he went on, to re-organ- ize the poultry farms and estab- fish an even flow of eggs to the city of Anchorage. Milk produc- tion is leveling off and within 30- 60 days, there will be an adequate flow of milk to the Anchorage market, he stated.
 Our farmers are willing to ex- pand," Zieke told the group. 'They can't, however, if there is no market" A surplus at one time of the year and none at another won't do. There must be an even flow established throughout the 12 months of the year. The Ma tanuska Valley Farmers Cooper ating Association is working to- ward that effect with their own expansion program, he said. Farm expansion can come with the help of a stable market, proper pack aging and advertising.
 Speaking about farm financing, L M. c. Anderson, chairman of the Agriculture Committee, point ed out that risk capital is needed in the Territory. Federal farm loans are made for 40-year pay ments. Tn most cases it takes that long to develop the farm and
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The frontiersman., 1953-01-08
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE TO BE OPEN TWO NIGHTS

U. s. Commissioner Dorothy B. SaXton announced this week she will be in her office on the evenings of January 12 and 13 for vehicle owners who are unable to get in during the day. Drivers li- censes, car registration plates and school taxes may be paid at that time.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Womqs.'s CLUB wiz Display
Art Objects From Homes

Art treasures from homes Of
members N3il De tie subject OF the
January injecting Of the Farmvllle
Womans Club. The meeting will
b held Wednesday,, Jan. Z at 4
p. m in the browsing room Of
Lonewood College
Mrs Shelton Whitaker, chan
man of the art committee, and
committee members Will be at the
browsing room Tuesday. 10 a. m
to noon and i to D. m, to re-
ceive the art objects from mema-
bers TO be displayed at the We'd
nesday meeting
Each m mber is asked TO write
a short history about the article
on a four-by-six card. This in
formation will be placed with the
art object.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Lovice Z. AItizer
Benjamin ". Harris
Wed at Raleigh, n, c.

The marriage Of Miss LOvice
Elaine Altizel. daughter of MI
and Mrs Raymond Curtis Altlzer
of Farmville, to Benjamin White
head Bruce Harris. of Emporla
took place Monday, Dec. 30, at 3
O'Clock in the Hayes Barton Bap-
fist Church, Raleigh, N. c.
The double ring ceremony was
performed by the Rev. DR.. John
w. Kincheloe, Jr.
The bride. who was unattended,
wore a spice wool suit with natur-
al and brown accessories, and a
white orchid corSage.
Mrs. Harris is a graduate of
LongWood College where She was
a member Of Sigma Pi Rho, Kap-
pa Delta Pi. and Beorc Eth Thorn.
Mr.. Harris is a graduate OF
Greensville County High School
and served for four years in the
United States Navy during World
War H.
After a southern wedding trip,
the couple will make their home
in Emporia.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Services Cheer
Wounded Soldiers

Patients at the U. S. Army
Hospital at Camp Pickett have a
bit of home brought to them each
day by the ever present Gray
Ladies who SO capably assist Red
Cross Field Workers.
These tireless volunteers from
surrounding SouthSIde Virginia
communities perform tasks which
make the patients stay in the
hospital more pleasant one
These ladies whose efforts con-
tribute valuable thcrapy to the
mems recovery. handle the dis
irritation of reading material,
co1Huct parties and games. and
do personal services for the bed
ridden men.
Their presence was especially
welcome during the Holiday sea-
son when they were Kept busy at
gift-Wrapping. ward decoration,
and Christmas card distribution.
Patients and ho$plta personnel
alike have come TO regard the
Gray Ladies. who SO generously
Give Of their time, as a symbol of
home in time of loniiness.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Miss Audra Hawkins
Becomes Bride Of
Randolph B. James

The marriage of Miss iAudr.
Rosmae Hawkins. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Foster r. Hawkins. O.
Farmville. to Randolph Bennett
James. son of Mr.. and Mrs. AL.
bert S. James. of Dendron. tool
placbe. Sunday. Dec II. at p. m
in Longwood House. Farmville
The Rev. Benjamin r. Bruner
pastor of the First Baptist Church
offieiated
The double-ring ceremony took
place in candlelight against an
altar OF magnolia leaves.
Given in marriage by her faith
er, the bride wore ballerina
gown eof white nylon net over
satin. Her shoulder length veil OF
illusion fell from a tier of seed
pearls. She carried a white Bible
Showered with gardenias.
Mrs. Douglas H. Layman. sister
Of the bride, of Alexandria, was
matron of honor. She wore a bal
lerina dress of green nylon net
and carried noseeay Of red car
nations.
Albert S. James served as his
sou S best man. Groomsmen were
Marshall Seward. of Su,ry, and
John Harris Lane. III. OF DerGron
Douglas H Layman il, Of Alex
andria. nephew Of the bride. was
ring bearer
Mrs. Ann Williams. of Farm
vile, played the wedding music
and Mrs Ruth Mowisette was So
loist.
Immediately following the cere-
mony. a reception was held at the
LongWood House. after which Mr.
and Mrs. James left Tor a south
ern wedding trip.
The couple Will make their home
in Surry.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Capt. Pettig'rew
Visits Here After
Far East Tour

Captain w. B. PettigreW. who
has completed a three-year tour
Of duty in Japan and Korea. is
visiting his uncle. A. V. Wade.
here en- route to his new station
at Fort Meade. Md.
While in Korea, Capt Pettigrew
was attached to the oath Infantry
Division, returning to Japan in
October, 1850. where he was Join
ed by his wife and daughters
Marianne and Margaret.
Korea was not the first time
Capt PettigreW has had as~ocia-
ton with communism While
serving in the European Theater
in World War II, he was taken
prisoner by the Germans in late
1914 and liberated by the Reds"
on their break-through to Ber-
lin.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Mr., Mrs. Newman
Entertain at New
Year Open House

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. New
man entertained for large group
of friends at open house to see n
the new year Wednesday night
at their home on Grove street.
Chests were entertained with
games as 1858 approached, then
received favors to properly greet
the new year, A midnight supper
concluded the festivities.
Mrs. w x. Garter won the prize
for ladies during the game per-
iod and Dr. W w Taylor that fol
the men.
Nj and Mrs. Newman were as
sisted in greeting and entertain-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Miss Shirley Woods
Engagement Told

Mr.. and Mrs. I. E. Woods, of
Farmville. have announced the
engagement of their daughter
Shirley Lane. to Grover E. Grant.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Grant,
of Keysville.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Miss Woods at present serves as
secretary in the office of DR.. A..
M. DeMuth here. MI. Grant is
serving in the U. S. Navy. and is
presently assigned TO the USS
Wrengell, with a seanan's rating
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Mrs. Richardson s 93rd
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Richardson. Jr.. of Blucfield. w
Va, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ SClater
and Hoskins Sclatcr, of Roanoke.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Rich
ardSon of Farmvillc.
Disdaining the approaching
century mark, Mrs. Richardson
brought to the exchange of visits.
and the holiday atmosphere at
Rochelle. the same alert cordial
ity the penetrating humor and
interesting observations on the
times. that have kept her young
tlI"lE NAY
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Miss Huntington
Mr.. Rose Engaged

Mrs Gray Huntington, of
"Montebello." Orange. and Walter
Grey Huntington. of New York.
have announced the engagement
of their daughter. Allen Gray. to
Robert Morton Rose. son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Morton Rose, Of
Washington
Miss Huntington was gradu-
ated from Chatham Hall, attend
ed Sweet Brian College and was
graduated from Barnard College.
in New York. She made her de-
but in Richmond the season of
l946-47
Mr.. Rose attended the Ameri-
can School in Shanghai. China
and is a graduate of the Univer-
Sity of Virginia. He served in the
Navy in World War II.
Miss Huntington is the grand
daughter of Mrs. w. G. Dunning
ton. of Poplar Hill, Farmville.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02

The holiday season passed
plcasantly for Mrs. George Rich
ardson. for it brought not only
christmas and her 93rd birthday,
on December 30. but at various
times during the period, visit
from all Of her children.
With her at Rochelle, where
she makes her home with Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Preston Lancas-
ter. came Mr.. and Mrs. William
3. Pollard. of winston Salem. N.
c.. and granddaughter. Allen
Lybrook, Mr. and Mrs. p c.
laasl!Un. Of Pulaski - Ceurg
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02
Miss Dot Thaxton
Weds T. F. Harper
At Bulkeville Home

The marriage Of Miss Dot Thax-
ton, daughter Of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob ThaXton, of Freder-
icksburg. to Early F. Harper, son
of Mrs. E. F. Harper, also of Fred
ericksburG.aaseok place Dec. 20. at
the home Of the bride aunt, Mrs.
A. P. Gnebreteee Of Burkeville.
The ceremony was performed
by the Rev w. S. Thomas, with
only members of both families at
tending.
Mr., and Mrs Harper left for a
short wedding trip. after which
they VIII be at home in Freder-
lcksburg.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-01-02

Miss Myrtle BrlghtWell return
cd tn her home in Washington,
d. c., OH Tuesday OF this week
after spending the Christmas
holidays as the guest OF her
brother in-law and sister. MI.
and Mrs. c. w Harris. Other
guests in the same home for the
holidays we're Mrs. I. j.. Lee, OF
Norfolk. Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Briphtwell, of Bristol. Tenn. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson BrightWell,
of Richmond.