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The frontiersman., 1954-07-15
PUBLIC INVITED
 TO MEET Mckay

Plans for a tour around the Matanuska Valley are being com- pieted this week by the Matan- uska Valley Chamber of Conner ce in anticipation of the visit of Secretary of the Interior Douglas Mckay who will be in Palmer Tuesday, July 20.
 Secretary Mckay is scheduled to arrive in Anchorage the after noon of July IT. Plans in that city include a public reception between 500 and 6:3O pm. at the Elks club, followed by a no-host cocktail party between FOO and 800 pm. A banquet at 500 at the Idle Hour Country Club is planned by the Anchorage Cham Der of Commerce.
 A coffee hour is planned by the local Chamber, beginning at 1000 am. at the Elks club. All Chamber members and friends are invited to attend and meet Secretary Me Kay. Following the coffee hour. Mckay and hs party will be con- ducted on a tour of the Valley.
 Upon leavng Palmer, Mckay will go to Fairbanks where on July 21 he will dedicate the new Alaska Communications System toll building. July 21 is ACS rec ognition day and marks the 93rd anniversary of the Signal Corps and the 51st year of it's operation in Alaska.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-15
Echo Lake Closed To All Fishermen

Alex McRae, of the Alaska De- partment of Fisheries, announced, last week the closure of Echo Lake to fishermen. According to McRae fish planted in that lake last year have attained a length of from five to seven inches and are apparently thriving without difficulty.
 The lake is to be restocked this week with approximately nine thousand lingering trout. , Plans call for reopening the lake to fishing enthusiasts some time next year.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-15

A large delegation of Valley friends attended funeral services for Senator John F. Gorsuch, held in Anchorage July g.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-15

The Matanuska Valley Gardens have added a new service for Valley area customers. Maud Hosler announced this week that the flower shop is now a member of the Telegraph Delivery Ser vice and that flowers, plants, etc. may be ordered by wire, deliver ed anywhere in the States.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Consider the Facts

Why does the City of Palmer need q new Sewage System?
 sanitary system. next to pure water system is the important health safeguard city provide residents Inadequate waste disposal is the problem in settled community because recurring of the spread of dread diseases. Whots the matter with the present sewage system?
 Nothing. far as ii goes but ii serves only about city, The MVFCA put in system to serve The Experiment Station pald tor an ex for the ARRc subdivision Together the Coop and AHh built anticipated growth The proposed new sewer system duplicate of these facilities city option 10 purchase the present outfai the sewer proJecf DY YES vote on inc sewer bond proposal.
 How much is the new sewer system going to cost?
 Voters are being asked bonded indebted S400,0OO This figure made large enough 10 any contingencies and possible changes Tn plans or Actually the cost of the project should come within S35000o which Sl750o0 must be paid by the
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Newspaperboy Day Set for October 2

Governor B. Frank Heintzle- man has issued a proclamation designating Saturday, October ? as NeWspaperboy Day. He called upon all citizens of this vast Territory to bestoW the honors and recognition so richly earned and deserved, by these enter prising young men throughout the Territory. who serve daily throughout the year, keeping the public alert and informed.
 Gov. Heintzleman pointed out that the freedom of the press is of great importance to the Well-be- ing and security of the nation and that newspaper carriers in the Territory of Alaska are faced with unusual problems of climate and terrain peculiar to this part of the world.
 Over 57 million newspapers are delivered every day by more than 100000 carrier boys, indicat- ing the trust newspapers place in the boys is not poorly founded.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Go.0p lnstaIls New S54,000 Sprinkler Sysien,

Work on the completely modern automatic sprinkler system has been completed at the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating As sociation warehouse, trading post, and creamery.
 The 54,000 system is the first of it's kind in a Palmer establish ment and provides the Coop with a major fire prevention measure. With the protection of the sprinkler system, the fire in surance rates on the associations s holdings will be materially re- duced, it was announced thls week. It is planned to invest the saving in other type insurance following a review of the present insurance program of the assocla- ton.
 Thousands of feet of pipe were installed in the three sections ot the Coop shopping center, and nearly 2,000 automatic spray heads, by the Grinnen Company of eSattle. J. E. Olson supervised the installation which was start ed in mid-July of this year.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
LOCAL POLIO FUND
 l WEARS S4,000 MARK

Local Emergency March ot Dimes funds have risen to almost S4 900, according to Ed Smith, committe chairman. A check in the amount of $3,533.O2 was mail ed to the Anchorage chapter two weeks ago. Since that time addl- tional contributions have come in and the fund now totals $3, ,943.52.
 Recent contributions came from Mary Jane Clark who donated S60 which she earned as a 1854 Matanuska Valley Fair queen contestant; United Mine Workers at Jonesville who turned over S330.50 and sum from MT. and Mrs. Tatso Gosho.
 Additional sums have been turned in for the local Boy Scout fund drive, Smith reported. The American Legion Post No. 15 turned in S10.09, bringing the local fund total to $582.39, the highest amount raised in the val ley in a Scout drive.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
REPUBLICANS PLAN RALLY;
 WASILLA BIPARTISAN MEETING

All Valley residents are invited to attend the Republican Rally to be held by members of the Ma tanuska Valley Republican Clubs on Monday evening, October 4, in Elks Hall at 8 pm.
 A complete slate, of Republican candidates for territorial House and Senate offices will be present in person or by personal repre- sentation.
 Plans for the rally were com- pleted at club meeting this week. Club members have adopt ed slogan for Valley voters, "A vote for your local candi- date is a vote for your commun- ity. Let's show our voting stren- gth." A balance of S231 which re- mained following the 1854 Re publican Convention, will be used for campaign expenses, members decided. This will include adver- Using and a letter campaign. Of- ficial Republican headquarters will be set up in the M. D. Snod- grass building, located on Mat anuska Street directly behind the Post Office. Information on can didates may be obtained at the headquarters.
 All persons interested in the October 12 election are urged to attend the rally on Monday night and meet the candidates and dis cuss the forthcoming election. Refreshments will be served.
 On Tuesday afternoon, October 5, a tea for women candidates will be held in the Wasilla Com munity Hall, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. All valley residents are cor dially invited to attend.
 Bi-Partisan Meeting
 A bipartisan meeting will be held at the Wasilla Grange Hut on Tuesday evening, October 5. Candidates from both parties are expected to attend to give their views and answer questions. The public is cordially invited to at tend the meeting.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Howard EssIinger Appointed 10
 Annapolis Academy

While making a visit to Pal mer on September 23 Delegate to Congress, E. L. Bartlett announc- ed his appointment of Howard Esslinger, 17-year-old son of MT. and Mrs Clayton Esslinger of Palmer to the United States Ma val Academy at Annapolis, Mary land.
 Young Esslinger, an honor stu dent throughout his schooling, IS in his senior year at Palmer High School. He was born at Dayton, Ohio, August 30, 1887 and school ed at McGuffey School in Spring field, Ohio before coming to the Valley with his parents in 194-- Besides his parents Howard has a sister, Gretchen who is l4 years old.
 The Annapolis appointee has been a member of the Boy Scout: of America ever since his age permitted his entrance in the Cul
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
City Council Proceedings
Airport Report

Richard Demming, member of the City Planning Commission, made an inspection of existing conditions at the Palmer Airport and offered suggestions by letter to the city for necessary improve ments. The recommendations ran pretty well along those already submitted to the city by the Ma tanuska Valley Airmens Assocla- ton, the local Chamber of Com merce, and the Soil Conservation Service, all of whom had made previous recommendations.
 Council members will compile the recommended improvements and deliver them to Herman Por- ter, director of aviation, to be presented at a board meeting to be held in Nome the first of Oc- tober. The letter accompanying the recommendations will indl- cate that if the airport can be put in proper operational condl- tion the city will consider it's acquisition, providing a clear title to all airport land can be given by the Department of Aviation.
 Council members went on rec ord as feeling that the airport was built by the territory for the en- tire Valley and that the small seg ment in the city should not be obliged to accept the responsibil- ity of the airport. The Department of Aviation has maintained that it can not maintain the local air port because, according to terri torial law, they are not permit ted to care for an airport :. built in or for a city of 500 resi- dents or more".
 Preparing Statement
 A financial statement was pre- sented to the council at the Sep tember 28 meeting as part of the work being done on the city 1 books preparatory to the general audit.
 Annual Report Given
 Fire Chief Joseph Gallant pre- sented his annual report to Act ing Mayor Betty Mears and mem-
 Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
CITY ELECTION TO DECIDE MANY ISSUES
FOUR RESIDENTS FILE FOR CITY
 COUNCIL SEATS

Four city residents filed peti- tions with the city clerk prior to the closing time this past Sat urday, and will seek election to the vacancies on the city council. All four are local business men.
 Three of the men, Alfred V. Hagen, Robert Peterson, and Der tren Curry, will compete for the two three-year terms. Al J. De- Julio, incumbant, will seek unop- posed election to the unexpired three-year term. DeJulio, owner of The Frontiersman publishing plant, has been serving on the city council the past three months, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Councilman Parker Lester. He is married and the father of three children, and owns his own home on Swanson Street in the North Palmer district.
 Curry, who is running for a city office for the first time, is owner and manager of the Pal mer Paint Company. With his wife and son he lives in the AHA housing area where the family own their own home. The CurryS have two older sons, one who is attending college and another who makes his home in the States. | Peterson, also city home own CT, owns the Palmer Bar and part owner of the Sourdough Bar and conducts an amusement conceS- sion business in the valley. With his wife Ruth and young son, he makes his home just off Wasilla Road.
 Alfred Hagen, former City of Palmer mayor, owns the Valley Theatre and apartment building and is an active member of the Matanuska Valley Fair Associa- ton. MT. and Mrs. Hagen have one daughter, Pat, Palmer High School student.
 City polls will open Tuesday morning, October ) at the Coop club room and will remain until ' pm. All qualified electors of the City of Palmer are eligible to vote No prior registration is nec- essary for the election of city of ficials A qualified elector must be a resident of the city for at least one year, able to read and write the English language and be at least 21 years of age.
 In addition to the city council Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Mining Course To Open Wenesday

Prospectors - and Would-be prospectors- are invited to attend the University of Alaska Exten- sion Service prospectors' course to be held in Palmer, beginning next Wednesday evening, October 6.
 The four week course will be held five nights week, accord ing to Leo MarkAnthony, who will instruct students in the use of the geiger counter, mineral light, gold pan and other mining equipment. Classes will run ap- proximately two hours each night, he said, and certificates will be given those who have 75 per cent attendance and who con- vince the instructor of their cap ability in indentifying minerals at the close of the course.
 The course, originally slated fol later this year, was moved uI suddenly when it was learned that schedule class at Delt; would have to be cancelled. Int meeting place and the time vii be posted around town prior t Wednesday, MarkAnthony said il announcing that all plans for tn course were not yet completed.
 This course is tuition free am
 open to any and all intereste persons, experienced or not, a no prior knowledge is necessar to take the course, MarkAnthon said.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
FOUR CANDIDATES FILE FOR SHEAR SCHOOL BOARD TERM

City and school district voters who go to the polls next Tuesday will cast their ballots in favor of one of four candidates who are running for the five-year term on the school board. Candidates are George (EO Smith of the Butte area; Rudolph Yerbich of the mine area; and Mrs. Barbara Skok and Herbert Kopperud, both city residents. One of the four will be elected to fill the five year term being completed by Harold Thuma. Present members of the board are MT. Thuma, James Hurley, Mrs. Mary Wash burn, Bill Roark, and Lew Hanks. The school board election will coincide with the city election and polling place for the entire school district, will be the same in the Coop club room, but with separate election board. Judges and clerks for the school board election will be: Mrs. Harriet Cottrell, Mrs. Charles Schaefer and V. Louise Kellogg. Polls will be open at am. and close at ' pm.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Who is going to pay alI this money?

The city has applied APW funds. If granted Alaska Public Works pay half the cost of the entire pro]ec including preliminary engineering costs The ha-roughy Sl75000 will be paid by inc city APW glves city 20 in which 10 this amount and charges only the unpaid balance The city couldn't hope from other source for less ban 3Xz percent interest Also APW takes on inc responsibility building the system for Our first pay year after the City Council accepts inc system
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30

TRY A FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIED AID for that item you may have for sale, rent or lease.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
HAM OPERATOR
 NEEDED BY CD

Anyone who is a licensed ham" radio operator, or any one knowing of such a licens- ed person, is asked to immedi- ately contact Civil Defense Director Edward H. Imme at the Lutheran Church.
 The Civil Defense organiza- ton has made radio equipment available to the local CD group with the stipulation that li- censed operator be found who can use the equipment before it will be turned over to the area.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Who gets q chance to vote on this new sewage system?

All qualified electors of the City of Palmer may vote on the purchase the ouf system and acqulsi lion of Both real and personal property owners whose names are ctys assessment roll voe 10 authorize the bonded indebtedness These pro register by October In fse Cl1Y Ierk office be able 10 cast this vote.
 If you questions about the proposed new sewaqe systen bring the hearing tonight In inc Coop club room p.m. Charles TrYck engineer will be present 10 explain all details.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
Yeah, but how is inc city going to get thot $H5 ,OOO? Through general property fax?

Access a system is maferlaI lInproVen1eni the property which Ii increases the value or property makes desirable for the potential builder buyer well as for inc present nome owner Ask any home owner the ARRC subdivision against bis ot for sewer fasli1e
 them. That is why the present Clfy Counel approve the assessment method ot deraYn9 the cost system. Under this method only inc property improved will be assessed pro- portionate share of the total cost to the city. .
 The individual lot should not be more than about S360 may be much less for Under Council action taken week ago. assessments may paid off in S.. To-. l5 or Z0Year payments the homeowner elecs The fofal COST is far less most private pool or sePnc and less than people have 10 pay III repairs such systems in single year
The frontiersman., 1954-09-30
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS TO REGISTER
 FOR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 5, 1854

Voters who taxpayers of the City of Palmer and whose appear the last tax assessment roll record who wish in the election 10 be held October 5. 1854. upon the proposition of acquiring. constructing. and purchasing system for City of Palmer required 10 register advance.
 Registration books for such purpose will be main tained al the office of the City Clerk located in the Neal Wright Building from September g. 1854 until o'clock PM. October 1854 Such taxpayers wish to vote in said election said proposition must personally register their n such books within the time above stated Accor dngY all City taxpayers urged to register promptly in order to qualify themselves to vote upon said proposition
 Advance registration of voters is required only for the proposition above -sated For all other propositions be voted upon in said election nclud ing election of City Councimen registration will be done the polls at the time of voting and advance registration is required therefor.
 LENoRE AMERMAN
 Acting City Clerk
Evening star., 1954-04-21
Uncle Rows Corner

Tree frogs exist in various
parts of North America, but are
more common in the eastern
half of the continent. They
match the color of the trees in
which they spend much Of their
time. and are rather hard to spy.
It is common for tree frogs to
be described as tree toads. Even
experts differ as to whether to
class them among the toads or
the frogs.
When tree frogs sing, they puff
|put their throats in a strange
manner. Insects such as cicadas
are given credit. at times, for
the noises actually made by tree
frogs.
While up in a tree, a tree frog
looks for caterpillars. grubs and
winged insects. Sometimes it
makes a leap of a foot or two to
capture an insect.
If we picked up a common
pond frog or leopard frog, and
placed It in q tree, the chances
are that 1t soon would tumble.
Evening star., 1954-04-21
AWord to the Wise

"Have received your letter, but
am sorry cannot quote lower
prices" Do not omit "I' or I'VE"
where it is necessary. Better: !
have received your letter, but I
am sorry ] cannot quote lower
prices.
One should not invite a per-
son "for" dinner. One invites
him tor requests the pleasure
of his company AT an affair.
Don't say 1--WE could not en-
thuse over it." While "enthuse"
does have some small degree of
sanction as verb, the better
choice is the adjective "enthusi-
astic": We were not enthusiastic
over it.
The past tense forms of the
verbs attack and drown are not
attacked: drownded." Better
say: attacked, pronounced: uh-
TAXI; and drowned: drownd.
Avoid saying Turn it side
Evening star., 1954-04-21
By Mrs. Fronk Colby

ways. longways, endways." Bet
ter: Turn 1t sidewise. lengthwise.
endwise.
Do not use mighty in the
meaning of extremely: very"
as, "She played mighty we'll"
Mighty is an adjective meaning
huge; great: as, q mighty oak:
a mighty ruler" Say: She played
extremely well.
Not I'VE contemplated on
changing" Say: We contem-
plated changing. Not "We are
contemplating on moving" Bet
ter: We are considering moving.
Avoid the double negatives
couldn't hardly: couldn't
scarcely" Better say: could
hardly stand; could scarcely see.
Not ITS the honest truth; it's
an honest fact" All facts and
truths are honest. Better: 1t is
the truth; it is a fact. Likewise
IAN actual fact is redundant.
All facts are actualities.
tDistributed by McNauRht syndicate, Inal
Evening star., 1954-04-21

As All pass
In today's deal she made a
completely unjustif1ed Jump to
four spades over her partners
single raise. AS it happened. Mr..
Meek's raise was of the maxi
mum variety. Even so it appears
Miss Brash must lose three dia-
monds and a trump trick. There
is no place to discard any of
her losing diamonds even if that
suit isn't opened.
But that's where the magic of
the trump suit comes in. We can
hardly blame Mr.. Champion for
not leading a diamond. With
three trumps to the queen, he
had no particular desire to get
in a ruff. And he might be lead
ing right into Miss Brash's ace
queen.
He decided on the normal
opening of the king Of clubs
and dummy'S ace won. Miss
Brash promptly laid down the
ace and king of spades and
found out she had a trump
loser when Mr.. Abel discarded
the eight of diamonds.
With no show of surprise or
disappointment, she proceeded
as follows: She led a small heart
to the king, returned a club and
ruffed it. She cashed the ace of
hearts, then ruffed a heart on
the board. She ruffed another
club in her hand and now led
her last heart. If Mr.. Champion
ruffed at this point, Miss Brash
would merely stuff a diamond
from the board, losing only two
diamonds and the trump trick.
So Mr.. Champion discarded a
club and Miss Brash ruffed in
dummy She led back dummy's
last club and ruffed with her
last trump. Fuming now, Mr..
Champion had to follow suit
and that was Miss Brash's tenth
trick. H'#-
Horrible bidding" said Mr..
Champion angrily.
mo worse than the Defense"
needed Miss Brash. with your
hand I'd have opened a diamond.
ITS automatic"
(Copyright 1854
General Features Corp.)
Evening star., 1954-04-21
By Romon coftmon

spring breeding season. Their
eggs are placed in water. often
in a pond. The young are tad
poles for about two months dur
ing the late spring and summer.
Among the tree frogs of other
continents are the green tree
frog of Europe and the two
colored tree frog Of Brazil. In
Great Britain some families keep
green tree frogs In fern cases,
and treat them as pets.
The two-colored tree frog Of
Brazil has a blue back. Some
times the under side is white,
sometimes pink.
To obtain q free copy Of the illus
trated leaflet ''Vitainins and Minerals
in Natures food send a self addressed
stamped envelope to Uncle Ray in
care of The Star.
Evening star., 1954-04-21

Tree frog singing" with throat
puffed out.
A tree frog, on the other hand,
can keep an excellent footing in
q tree because it has sticky disks
on its feet. It may hold to a
smooth limb with only a single
foot.
There are times when these
frogs come down from trees.
They always do this during the
Evening star., 1954-04-21
Our Presidents
By Honore M. CotudoI

1.-The domestic program of
which President was known as
the Fair Deal?
2-At Charlottesville, Va, in
1924, a banquet Was given in
honor of Lafayette; present
were the President of the
United States and two ex-
Presidents. Who were they?
(Which President used to
play medicine ball regularly on
the White House grounds with
q group of advisers?
ANSWERS on next page.)
Evening star., 1954-04-21
Juggling Is His Dish

Nino Rubino. a British circus
performer. kicks six cups and
saucers into balance atop his
head while balancing on an open
end ladder.
Evening star., 1954-04-21
Word Come
Find 80 or more words in
a N Il q

Find 80 or more words in
d A r. X E N S,
meaning, makes dark or black,
obscures." Average is 20; time
limit, IS minutes.
Rules Of the game. Words must be
Of four or more letters. 2. Words which
Is" such as bats" cats" are not
used. 3. Only one form of word Is
used. 4. Proper names are not used.
Answer to VERDICTA
vice, We'd, edict, edit, eyict, rice. ride,
rite. rtvet. rive. dice. diet. dire. dirt.
direct, divert, diver. drive, iced. cite.
civet, cider. cried, credit, tier. tired.
tide. tied. tried.
Evening star., 1954-11-28

Curtis Bros. Furn. co.
2041 Nichols Ave. S. :.
Grund union-s eismon Equip. CO.
lsl6-i4sih s.. NV
House 9 Hermann,
7th & sP. ST. NV.