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Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
Phoning Outside? Make Reservofions!

The cooperation of Alaskans who are planning Holiday Sea son telephone calls to the States was requested this week by Col. M R. kunitz, Commanding Of ficer of the ACS.
 Col. Kunitz states that an ad- vance call reservation is the best assurance that the call will be completed during this period when the tremendous volume of requests often exceeds the avail able facilities and may result in disappointments to those persons who fail to make reservation in advance.
 Patrons are requested to con tact the local ACS office in the Federal Office Building, Seward, at the earliest possible date for reservations.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
SCHOOLS PRESENT YULE PROGRAM TONIGHT

Children from the first grade through the eighth grade will present their annual Christmas program in the high school gym nasium tonight at 800 o'clock. They will be assisted by the high school chorus and orches- tra. The entire musical program is under the direction of MT. Claude Berg, director of music in Seward schools.
 The orchestra will start off with three numbers, to be fol- lowed by two musical numbers by each grade in school. Piano accompaniment will be by Aud ney Horton and Carol Ann Trev- ethan. Barbara Cobban and Patty Bates have the stage de- sign. Jerry Woods and Jack Will Hams are stage managers. A Christmas treat will be distribut- ed through efforts of the P-TA after the program.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
AIusk0-Nebrosku Fund Progress
By Chas. Malin

Only twenty-five dollars in cash turned in this week and that was a donation from the Odd Fellows for which we are very thankful. However, there are several real money makers on the fire right now. Saturday evening, Dec. 19, will see the grocery orders for Christmas that Jack Werner made up for us go to some lucky families. Also on Saturday evening the wonderful minstrel show that was so successful recently in An chorage, Plantation Days,' will be presented. Tickets are avail able from several sources as well as at the door. For reserve seats, however, why not call Rev. Malin.
 The Liberty Theater will pre- sent Encore" by w. Somerset Vaughan on Thursday night. December "A. as a benefit show for the fund. We get all proceeds from the seven and nine o'clock shows. See one of the high school students for tickets or get them al the door.
 December 29 and 30 the whole town bowls-We hope. There is S120 worth of prizes, so get your tickets today, You can be the poorest bowler in town and still have a chance of winning.
 Christmas cards designed by the high school art class are really going over fine and when that money is all in I am sure that we will be surprised at how much is collected. I under stand, too, that a candy sale the other day by the fifth grade will help swell our fund. So you see that even though the thermome- ter seems to go up very slowly if is on its way. Don't forget that there is room for those who want to pay thelf own way at Sl0U round trip So far there are tWenty-six that have definitely stated that they want to go with about fifteen good "maybes" on the list.
 We have a queen" election in January. There is a big Amateur Show in February, and of course, there will be a session of Alaska's favorite game. The movies from Seward, Nebraska Sound film) will be available for Organizational use the latter part of January. Mir. Pennington will show his film soon and there are countless other projects for you to support or for your organiza- tion to take up as projects.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
Jesse Lee News
By Tommy billiard

Even the gloomy, gray wealth CT which has predominated this week could not dampen the Christmas spirit which pcrvades Jesse Lee, as the closing days of December turn all thoughts clos CT and closer to the "big day" In fact, the spirit of giving has become so prominent that noth ing is safe from being wrapped up, tagged and put under the tree, from the newest sweater to the ever-so-slightly used tooth brush. But, after all, it IS the thought that counts.
 A very beautiful narrated film strip of the movie, Holy Night, was presented in our weekly Chapel service, Wednesday fol lowing a Christmas carol sing. Ii is the same film which was shown in movie form at the Methodist Church several weeks ago, and is the ever-neW story of Isaiah S prophecy of the com ing of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus.
 The Icy Menace which caused so much inconvenience this week paid more lasting visit to Jesse Lee. When the smoke of battle" had cleared away, snow pants had been dried, and noses count ed, one casualty was listed. Err ma Trigg encountered some diff ficulty in putting her shoulder to the Wheel' of Mother Earth, and came out with a cracked clavical, more widely known as collar bone" Nothing serious, but, oh, so painful! Especially for an active Jesse Lee cheer leader
 Saturday everyone was treat ed to movie, courtesy of the Liberty Theatre, and with the two exciting basketball games, it made a full weekend.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
BARANOF SAILS FROM SEATTLE DAY EARLY

The scheduled sailing of the A l a k Steamship Company steamer Baranof pm, Decem- Der 25, has been changed to pm, December 24, R. C. Rose, company general p n g r agent, announced. This change was made in order to avoid a Christmas sailing.
 Ports of call this voyage are Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau and Seward.
 Beginning January 8, the Bar anof will sail for these ports at 3 pm. every second Friday until April when weekly sailings will be resumed with the reactivation of the steamer Denali. Wrangell is included as a port of call each voyage beginning with the Feb ruary 19 Baranof sailing.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
ALASKA RAILROAD TO RUN SPECIAL TRAINS

Special train service to facili- tate travel to Mckinley Park and Curry h tels over the Christmas and New Years holi- days is being scheduled by The Alaska Railroad.
 The service will include work ing several extra trains into the regular three-times a week ser vice between Anchorage and Fairbanks and the hotels.
 The first special is to leave Anchorage for Fairbanks on Thursday, Dec. "A and return on Friday, Dec. 25. Another special is slated north on Sat, Dec. 26, which means, with the regular schedule, there will be daily service both ways on these three days. A southbound train is to depart Fairbanks on Sun day, Dec. 27.
 The period from Dec. 31 through January will also have daily service either way with an extra train scheduled south on January 3.
 Regular service north on Mon day, Wednesday and Friday and service south on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday will be maintained in accordance with the schedule.
 The railroad has special win ter excursion rates in effect which will apply over the holi- days.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
LIONS BLIND FUND TOPS 5000

To date the total amount con tributed to the Lions Club Sight Conservation and Blind Fund or Agnes Saindon Fund, stands at S1O61,35. Of this S36125 was made through the special radio request program last Saturday night.
 Dollar Day in the bars brought in $200.10 and the Clubs initial donation of $500 brought up the total.
 A special show and dance to be held tonight (Friday) at the Legion Club is expected to raise the amount considerably. The show is being done by profes- Sional entertainers in town who are donating their time and tal- ent.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
"PIanfotion Days" Minstrel Show
 Reody for Curtain

With the. arrival of the pro- ducer of the Plantation Show, Thursday Leah, and Mary Eos ter, musical director, and the special effects man on WedneS- day from Anchorage to prepare for the coming of the show, the old show business saying, Let's get this show on the road" is in full swing It was heartening to see the sister cities working to- gether as a team to bring to Sew ard first class show, bubbling over with top entertainment.
 Ready for stage call at the Seward High School on Dec. 19 at 800 pm, this show is spon- sored by the American Legion Seward Post No. 5 in conjunc- tion with VFW 'Denali Post 1885 of Anchorage. Proceeds will go to child welfare funds of the two posts and to the Alaska-Nebras- ka Fund.
 The advance party from An chorage was deeply impressed by the warm welcome and CO., operation shown them by MT. Jack Hull, Mrs. Mary Stoeckle, MT Mike Stevens of Legion Post No. ,, and MT. Carl R. Carlson, superintendent, and MT. Ben Frampton, principle, of the Sew ard school and other civic and business leaders of the city. It seemed that everyone in Seward was, going all out to make the show success and push the good causes it stands for. In the cast of 35 people only two are professional show people. The cast has put in three months of constant rehearsal, giving their time and money, to whip the Plantation Days show into first class minstrel production which just recently finished a very successful three-day run in Anchorage.
 When the curtain goes up on Saturday night, Dec. 19, those in attendance may expect to wit ness one of the finest shows to be seen here in a long time.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
Northern Sfevedoring Makes Appeal For ChiIdren's Safety

Two little boys narrowly es- capped injury or death while at tempting to sell papers on the City Dock, it was learned today. Authorities request cooperation of parents of children selling papers, asking that their chil- dren be warned to keep off the dock which is forbidden area.
 Anchorage papers are picked up by the children after school hours, which also means that they are delivered after dark. The narrow driveways with jit- neyS and trucks working. under lights make the dark area a hazardous place for both chil- dren and workmen when they are compelled to keep on the watch for youngsters darting about between vehicles.
 Local police and railroad spe cial agents are alerted to pre- vent accidents, but parents CO., operation is necessary in order to avoid legal action. MT. Bic stated today that it is perfectly in order for boys and girls to stand on the street end of the approach to sell papers, and in fact, they could probably sell more from there than on the dock. Local papers are not issued to paper boys until Saturday morning purposely, so as to avoid putting children on the streets at night
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
SEAHAWKS LEAVE FOR PALMER SERIES

Seward Highs SeahaWks and Coach Dalberg left Thursday morning by train for Palmer They will meet Palmer High School Moose at basketball on Friday and Saturday nights, the first out-of-town games of the season.
 Several carloads of fans arc expected to go to Palmer for the Saturday game and it is thought the boys will find rides home. Otherwise it will be necessary to charter a bus to bring them back.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
MRS. TROY BOGARD ELECTED O.E.S. MATRON

Gladys Bogard (Mrs. Troy) was elected worthy matron of Seward Chapter, Order of East ern Star at the meeting held Monday night. She will follow Florence Harding in that posi- tion.
 To sit with Mrs. Bogard as Worthy Patron is Pat Hodgkin- son. Other officers elected are: Marie Green, associate matron; George Green, associate patron; Lenore Robbins, conductress and Frances Clark, associate con ductress. Barbara Bedford was reelected secretary and Flor ence Harding will serve as treas urer.
 Officers will be installed in a special meeting December 30 in the Masonic Temple.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
Open Ls+fer
Rehabilitation Center
 Par+lott Alb cLy o

Rehabilitation Center
 Bartlett, Alaska
 The fruit bearing from the eff forts of Dr. Francis Phillips, Director, Seward Sanatorium, Bartlett, Alaska has ripened into a Rehabilitation Center compar- able or superior to any in the states. Here they are developing projects that will give our eli ents an opportunity to study with our staff the type of re- mobilization that is most desir- able as well as the most needed by the particular person. All basic requirements for different projects are checked with each client before training is given.
 Our National American Le- gion Rehabilitation program is the highest level in rehabilitat- ing our veterans from the great wars. The National and Terri torial programs are in complete accord with our Center, com mends our Center highly A quotation from T. O. Graabal, Director of the American Le- zion Rehabilitation: "Congratu- lations for your work in the es- tablishing of your own Rehabil- itation Center It is high time Alaska has found a way to care at least to some extent for their own veterans" We as Legion naires are cognant of that fact and are doing our best to give our veterans that peculiar train ing most needed in Alaska. Our Veterans here that are natives of the Territory need that pe- culiar training.
 The Legion is definitely in terested in the citizenry of the territory and are working hand in hand with MT Mack William son, Director of this work. With the cooperation of all the civic organizations and any others working with people needing the services, Alaska will really be- come a place of haven for many peoples both young and old.
 The Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit organization. The ac- tivities developed are a result of contributions from all the or ganizations and the future ex- pansion of the program will de- pend upon these contributions. The American Legion has al ready begun sending in monies for Rehabilitating the veterans.
 Ethel B. Lindley
 Rehabilitation Committee
 The American Legion
 Department of Alaska
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
FREE MOVIE IS UNIONS GIFT TO KIDDIES

All the children in town are invited to the Liberty Theatre on Thursday afternoon, Christ mas Eve, as guests of IL.W.U. Local 1-39. The show will begin at 200 o'clock with cartoons and special showing of My Blue Heaven," a picture suitable for children.
 This is the Unions Christmas gift to the children of Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
WORK CONTINUES ON SKATING KINKS

Frank Roberts said today that in spite of the thawing weather, work is continuing on two plan ned ice skating rinks.
 Ice on Second Lake is said to be thick and the present rain will freeze into a good surface when weather changes. Hockey goals are to be made and ready for installation before a freeze up.
 Little can be done on the Fourth Avenue rink until it turns cold, but all skaters are waiting hopefully.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
Reporters Notebook

The American Legion Christ mas party for all the children of Seward will be from 2 to 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Legion Club. Santa Claus will be there. Sunday night, Legion naires, Auxiliary members and their families will hold their an nual Christmas party. A gift ex- change will highlight the party.
 Saturday night, December 19, Seward Elks will have their an nual Christmas party at the Elks Club, for members, their ladies and guests. Instead of an ex- change of gifts, members are asked to place contribution un- der the tree for the Elks cerebral palsy fund.
 The first fire alarm in several weeks was sounded shortly after midnight Thursday. Fire in a leanto attached to trailer house in the Plantation yard caused slight damage.
 Mrs. Ruth Baumgartner arriv~ ed this week from California The Baumgartners have moved back to Seward to stay.
 Sgt. Wade Coffman, his wife and children, left on the Baranof for a new assignment in the States.
 Mrs. Helen Sellers planned to leave this week to get back home in California for Christmas. She has been house guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles Adkins.
 Mrs. Agnes Saindon returned this week from Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
NOTICE

In order 10 have the Decem- Der 25 and January l editions of the Record off the press on Thursday. ii will be necessary 10 have all advertising and news items in the office by Wednes- day noon.
 Your cooperation will be ap- preciated.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
NOTICE

Col. C. E. Johnson. Seward Civil Defense Director. has an- nounced a test of the air raid siren for 500 o'clock Sunday night. Dec. 20. NOTE: This is a TEST only.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
Christmas Brings Tide Of Church. Group Activities
METHODIST CHURCH

will be given at 7 pm. Sunday in Seward Memorial Methodist Church. Sunday School children will present their C h s m a pageant at this time. The pag- cant this year will be little different than usual and will in clude about 150 children.
 The annual Christmas service presented by the choir will be- gin at pm. on Christmas Eve. The Senior choir will be joined for part of the service by the Youth Choir in tWo-choir num- Der. There will be other special instrumental numbers as well as carol singing by the group. Ev- eryone is invited to attend these Christmas services as we'll as the regular services on Sunday. LUTHERAN CHURCH
 Seward Lutheran Church will celebrate the Christmas service at II am. Christmas day. There will be special music by the Ju- nior Choir.
 The Sunday School Christmas program called 70 Holy Night" will be held Wednesday, Decem- Der g at 7:30 pm. It consists of music, slides and readings by the children.
 FAITH CHAPEL
 Rev. Dean Thimsen announces the Christmas program at Faith Chapel for 2 pm. Sunday. Sun day School will not meet at the regular hour, but will be com bined with Christmas program at the afternoon hour. EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 St. Peters Episcopal Church schedule for Christmas week is as follows:
 Dec. 22-Women's Auxiliary Christmas party at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs. Emil Nelson in Forest Acres.
 Dec. "A, Christmas Eve-Ca- rols and Holy Eucharist at 11:3O am.
 Dec. 25, Christmas Day-Holy Eucharist, 9:30 am.
 Dec. 26, St. Stephens Day Holy Communion at Sanatorium, 9 am.
 Dec. 27, St. John Evangelist Holy Eucharist, 8 am. Sermon, II am. Service at Kenai, 8 pm.
 Dec. 28-Service at Homer.
 Jan. 1, Feast of Circumcision Holy Communion at am. Open House at the Rectory 4 to 6 pm.
 The childrens program this year will be carol service and a film in sound and color, Holy Night" January 3, at 5 pm, in the church.
 BAPTIST CHURCH
 Rev. B. I. Carpenter announces a service Wednesday night at 7:3O for the children. Santa Claus will be present with treat for the children.
 On Christmas Eve at II o'clock there will be Christmas service. Rev. Carpenter has hopes that church furniture will be on hand for the services, but it has not arrived as yet. CHURCH OF THE NAzARENE
 Rev. l.. C. Hopkins announces that Christmas program will be held by the young people of his congregation in the Odd Eel lows Hall at 6:3O Sunday eve ming.
 On Tuesday night, Dec. P, the regular Sunday School an d Church Christmas program will begin at 7:30. At this service there will be music by the choral group and pantomimes, recita- tions, and so on, by the children. There will be treats for every body.
 CATHOLIC CHURCH
 There will be Midnight. M ass at the Catholic Church, Father Kruezer, famous Mission Priest, officiating. Masses on Christmas Day will be held at 8 and 10 am, and the same hours on the following Sunday,
 Confessions Christmas Eve will be from 3 to 5 and 7;30 to pm. Father Arnold Custer will spend Christmas in Homer and at other Cook Inlet villages.
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness. and for the many floral tributes. al the time of our recent bereavement. MT. and Mrs. Andy Novak
Seward seaport record., 1953-12-18

Mrs. Agnes Saindon returned this week from Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
-Four Generations
At Dinner Sunday
AT Paul Reid Home

i A dinner Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs.. Paul B. Reid, West
High Street, was to celebrate the
birthday of Mrs. Carrie Swingle,
Of Groveport, mother of Mrs. Reid.
Another special guest at the din
ner was Master Lawrence Reid
Snyder, son of Mr.. and Mrs. N. E.
Snyder, of Dayton, who had the
Unusual honor of being the fourth
generation in the families of both
his mother and his father, present
TOR the party.
i The four generations on Master
Larry's maternal side of the fam
ily were, his mother, Mrs. N. E.
Snyder, the former Margaret Reid,
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul B.
Reid, and her grandmother, Mrs.
Swingle; on the paternal side at
tending were his father, N. E. Sny-
Her, his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Snyder, also of Dayton, and
his grandmother, Mrs. Rose North
m Tipp City.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
Flower Lovers See
California Movie

The Flower Lovers Garden Club
was entertained last Friday at the
home of Mrs. Charles Holland, Big
Plain Pike, Mrs. Glenn Sponsler of
London, giving the program.
Introduced by Mrs. E. c. Grif-
fin, chairman, for the program
committee, Mrs. Albert Karn and
Mrs. Otis Timmons Mrs. Sponsler
talked on the Tournament of Roses
and her holiday trip to California.
In commenting on the parade she
stated that % committees were ap-
pointed to plan and prepare for
the parade, which is limited to 60
floats, each staying within the di-
mensions of 40 feet long and 25
feet wide, but they may be con-
structed as high as they choose to
make them. All flowers in the par
ade must be real and for this
years the blossoms were from
1000 gardens of California. She
concluded her program by showing
a movie of the parade.
Mrs. J. c. Cromwell was assist
ant hostess for the meeting and
tea which was enjoyed by 25 men,
bers and four guests.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Fred Elliott.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
SOCIETY, SOCIAL EVENTS AND NEWS OF THE CLUBS|

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Lohr
and daughter, Mrs. George Crump,
of Youngstown, were weekend
guests of Mr.. Lohr's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John c. Lohr, East High
Street
Mrs. Charles Mclean and Mrs.
Loring Brock of Washington c. H.,
have returned home after a visit
with Mrs. William II. Riddle, Sr.,
Elm Street.
Mrs. Tom Tyson of Ashland,
Kentucky, spent the weekend with
Mr.. Tyson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Tyson, Elm Street. Her hus-
band recently left from the west
coast for service in Korea.
Mrs. Robert Kennedy and her
daughter, Karen, East Second ST,
spent the weekend in Dayton,
guests of Mrs. Kennedy's brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Hines.
~ ~
Tech. Sgt. Roger Rutherford,
United States Marine Corps, is
spending leave with his mother,
Mrs. Iva Rutherford, South Wal
nut Street and other relatives and
friends. From London he will go
to California and then on to Korea.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
Phyllis Gordon
Honored On Birthday

Mrs. Edwin Gordon had child
ren's party Saturday afternoon at
her home on East High Street, to
celebrate the sixth birthday of her
daughter, Phyllis Jane.
Contest prizes were won by
Michael Johnson, Jerry MacFa Fad-
den, Yvonne Yerian, Janet Nc
Bride and Dale Barr.
Guests were, John and Steven
Gordon, Willis and Carol Conley,
Jerry MacF adden, Noel Smith, Jill
Waddell, Robbie Shipley, Lee AL
len Roddy, "Jeb" Bowlus, Christie
Adrean, Byron Vogel, Jean Lohr,
Sharon Alton, Dianne Flax, Janet
Mcbride, "Butchie" Burr, Dixie
Diamond, Dale Barr, Susan Deck,
Linda Fichner, Linda Bidwell,
Sandy Pfarr, Tommie Hennigan,
David Alexander, Michael Johnson
Yvonne Yerian, Stephan Swope,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-04-17
Nancy Burris
John Gloyd To
In July

Mr.. and Mrs. John Burris of Co
Mmbus, formerly of London, an
i,punce the engagement of their
daughter, Nancy, to. John Gloyd,
don of Mrs. Viola Gloyd of London
md Howard Gloyd of Grove City.
: Miss Burris is a graduate of
LOndon High School and is pres
emily associated with the Ohio Bell
Telephone Company.
4 Mr.. Gloyd, also a graduate of
L0ndon High School, is serving
with the US. Navy in Bainbridge,
Maryland.
The open church wedding will
be an event of July.