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Evening star., 1954-12-26
Living Room Furniture
2 Part 1925 e
1895 Sofa SectiOnaIs
1895

Stratford tight seat and loose cush-
ion styles. Two part sectionals In
red, charcoal, green and pumpkin
frieze covers. Just "a.
Evening star., 1954-12-26
Occasional Furniture

Some blond mahogany veneer, black
iron, fawn and lined oak, some
marble topped Ia the group. There
are Z Of the most popular styles.
just 80.
Evening star., 1954-12-26

Dining Room Furniture
1895 to 1926 Maple Chairs
s ss'' .ne @'ss s. ss'Sn''' sssIs s:tsas :'ss 79s
styles. just 20.
1925 Solid Maple Tables
sssssss sss asp's .ss ss1'as' 4s.:sgs; :ssss 209s
tables. Only 8.
60.05 Dining Room Tables
18th Century styled tables,
sa; @sasssay 1sss rss&'s. i;aiss' s9D: :rs; 1925
finish.
$40 to $3.50 Modern Bullets
Famous-make modern Junior
size buffets. Taffy and blond
mahogany, cherry or lined oak $40
finish. Matching pieces avail
able. Just Is.
$I40-$I5O Chinas e Butfets
Discontinued line from famous
makers. Modern chinas and Cnn
buffets in seamist and bleached Ky
mahogany finish. Matching
pieces available. Only g.
= Modern 5-Pe. Dinetss Sets, block iron
legs. ploste top. Were 1895. Nov 1925
Modern Junior Chine, ones Of kline. .
finishes. Were 1000 to 1000. Now,
~ 1900 ~
TroditionsI 18Th Century Side end Arm
Choirs. mahogany vsnssrs. Wsrs 1925.
wow ---------------7.9S
TrsditionoI 18th Century Mshoasny Ex-
ssnsien TebIss. Duncan PhHs pedestol.
Were 1925 to 1925. Now 1898
ss Dining Room Fu,nitnrs. lth' n, q
WashingtoH Only
Evening star., 1954-12-26

Kroehler and Rowe matching sofa
and chair suites--some nylon covers
and foam cushions. Grey. green and
lime. Only I.
Evening star., 1954-12-26
$3.50 to $40 Modern
Double Dresser e Mirror
89.9s

Six large dust-proofed, center guided
drawers. Double dresser with mir
ror In choice Of nutmeg or seafoam
mahogany finish, or fawn oak. just
IL.
Evening star., 1954-12-26

Mengel's American Bountyi ira
ditional bedroom suite includes
dresser with mirror, 6-drawer chest
and double bed. Hepplewhite styled.
Only 4.
$40 MenssI 3-Pe. Bedroom, with
chest -on-chest -----------z69.95
Evening star., 1954-12-26

III Hedstrem csnvsnibis StrclIss- csniosss.
Wers 34.o5 Nov 1895
- Assesssd psmeus-Maks ssrellsn. Wers
1872 to 1922.
Evening star., 1954-09-21

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Evening star., 1954-09-21

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Evening star., 1954-09-21
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Evening star., 1954-09-21
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Evening star., 1954-09-21
|AFL Delegates Cool
To Mitchell S Plea
For Labor Support
BY ths Assoeiafed Press

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 81. -
Secretary Of Labor Mitchell's ap-
peal that the American Fedora
ton OF Labor support the Eisen-
hover administration apparent
" has fallen on deaf ears at the
annual AFL convention.
Top AFL leaders and delegates
gave no indication OF plans to
mollify their steady barrage of
criticism of President Eisenhow-
er and the Republican admins
tration.
However. Mr.. Mitchell In his
address at yesterdays opening
convention session appeared to
be appealing to the AFL's 10
million member rank and file
more than to the labor organi-
zation's leaders.
He bluntly accused the AFL
of unfair and unyielding oppo-
sition to the G. O. p. and limited
that organized labor could get
more of what it wanted by not
being so hostile.
Claims Labor Gains
''I am disturbed when you crit
icize unfairly" Mr.. Mitchell said
I'm the past 20 months we have
accomplished much for the
working men and women OF
America, and I can pledge to
you that we win continue to dc
so.
"But I would like to suggest
that If we were as confident OF
your support when we are right
as we are of your criticism wher
we are wrong, we would be even
more effective in your behalf"
The 750 delegates listened tx
Mr.. Mitchell in complete silencs
and gave him a politely warm
but short, burst Of applause
when he finished.
AFL President George Mean.
said afterward, that the conven
ton would pass judgment" OF
the administration In its resolu
tions and promised "the ap
praisal will be completely fair.
Mr.. Meany said the AFL wa.
tied to neither major party
+ Durkin Disagrees.
/ Former Secretary of Labo
Martin Durkin. AFL Plumbers
Union president who quit a
President Eisenhower's frs
choice for the Labor cabine
job in a falling out with tn
President, expressed disagree
ment with Mr.. Mitchells views
4 ,"I don't know when the AFT
or its officers have been unfai
to the administration" Mr.. Dur
kin told a reporter.
Secretary Mitchell said h
agreed with the political philos
ophy of the AFL's late founder
Samuel Gompers, that labo
should reward its friends ant
oppose its enemies"
But he said it was hard TO
him to see how the AFL wa
being neutral "when criticism o
Evening star., 1954-09-21

an administration Is all-encom-
passing and takes no note Of its
intentions or accomplis shments."
Calls Record Impressive.
.The people Of the country
know" Mr.. Mitchell said. "that
quietly and without hoopla, we
have achieved an impressive rec
ord Of legislative and executive
action that helps the working
men and women of the Nation" +"
Mr.. Mitchell said he himself
has been variously labeled as
being pro-business and pro-labor.
but he said he is concerned only
with helping President Eisen-
hover promote the interests of
all the American people"
MFR. Meany said the admins
tration has boasted that 1854 is
the second best year econom-
ically. next to 1858, the Nation
has ever experienced. Saying
this is not good enough, Mr..
Meany added: Let us see that
they emerge from the political
campaign second best"
Evening star., 1954-09-21

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Evening star., 1954-09-21
Stevens Sees Army Near Unparalleled Mobility

I'VE. are moving into an era
in which railroad cars viii be
highballed into . port. rolled
into specially designed ships and
at the end Of the sea voyage re-
turned to landrails."
Mr.. Stevens said In addition
assault-type aircraft have been
developed which are capable Of
air-landing "our combat troops
without benefit Of air strips OF
runWays."
Evening star., 1954-09-21
By The Associcsed Press

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21.--Army
Secretary Stevens. citing the
need for "maximum mobility"
of fighting forces In this atomic
age. says the Army is on the
threshold of battlefield mobil-
ity unparalleled in military his
tory"
Mr.. Stevens, in q speech be-
fore the st. Louis chapter Of
the National Defense Transpor-
tation Association yesterday.
said:
Evening star., 1954-09-21
Steel Industry Power Use

NEW YORK. - During an
average day. the Nations steel
industry uses enough electricity
to supply about 1876 million
homes and enough water for q
city nearly nine times the size OF
New York.
Evening star., 1954-09-21

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Evening star., 1954-09-21

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The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
Taxpayers Reminded Must Register for
 Oct. Sewer Election

Taxpayers who plan to vote in the election to be held October } upon the proposition of acquir- ing, constructing, and purchasing a sewer system for the City of Palmer, are reminded that regis tration books will be closed at pm. October l.
 Taxpayers whose names appear on the last tax assessment roll or record who plan to vote on the sewer issue must register prior to the above date by signing their name in the registration book be- ing maintained in the office of the city clerk in the Wright build ing. To date Lenore Amerman, acting city clerk, reports that only 20 persons have registered.
 Advance registration is requir- ed only for the sewer proposal. Those planning to vote in the city election for city council members need register only on the date of voting.
 In addition to being a taxpayer in the City of Palmer, the person registering must also be a quail fled elector of the city. A quail fled elector, according to city or dinance, must have held resi- dence in the city for a period of at least one year prior to voting, must be at least 2l years of age and be able to read and write the English language.
 In addition to the city elections
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
|City Office Petitions
 To Be Filed by Sept. 25

tions may not be submitted to the office of the city clerk after September 25. Each petition must bear the bona fide signature of 25 qualified electors of the city of Palmer.
 According to city ordinance, a qualified elector must have been resident within the city limits for at least one year. Any quail flied elector of the city may be nominated for elective office by petition.
 Anyone planning to circulate petition may obtain information from the city clerks office or fol- lowing text:
 We, the undersigned twenty five electors of the City of Pal mer, Alaska, hereby nominate and sponsor -------------- Gull name of nominee) ---------------- whose residence is ------------------------ Street or lot and block k--------------- for the office of.------------------( (Name of office) 10 be voted for at the election to be held on the fifth day of October, 1854; and we individually certify that our names presently appear on the rolls of registered voters, that we are qualified to vote for candidate for an elective munich pal office, and that we have not signed any other nominating pe- tition for the particular office this candidate seeks, except in case of councilmen, where we un- derstand we can sign as many pe- titions as there are vacancies for the position 5f councilmen.
 Following his statement space should be ed for the names street, and ,mber or lot and block, address from which last registered, if different, and date of signing. Enough space should be allowed for a minimum of 25 signatures before completing the text with the following, (to be signed by the candidate)
 Acceptance of Nomination
 hereby accept the nomination for ------------ and agree to serve if elected, followed by the signature of the candidate In the Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
ApW FUNDS MADE: I0Oo6 AVAILABLE

The present fiscal year will be the biggest in the history of the Alaska Public Works program, Governor B. Frank Heintzleman announced this week. After a con- ference in Juneau with James Huston, director of APW, the governor said that the agency plans to let contracts in the amount of $22,177,689 before next June 30. This total will represent 100 percent of funds available this year for public works pro- jects. It will be the first year since 1850 that more than two thirds of available funds have actually been obligated.
 The tremendous total available for projects this year includes $9,- 451, ,030 from this years appropria- tion by Congress and a backlog of $12,726,659 from previous ap- propriations. Of this total it is ex- pected that contracts in amount of $l3,O54, ,OOO will be let by De- cember 31, 1854.
 Governor Heintzleman com- mended Huston for his work in pushing APW projects to the con- tract stage during the few months he has been in office.
 ''This money has been made available by Congress for our various Alaska projects" the Governor said, but the money itself is of no benefit to the ter ritory until it is actually put to use, building the projects our communities require and putting people to work"
 In addition to providing need ed schools, hospitals and public utilities, the volume of construc- ton under the APW program will considerably boost Alaska econ- omy during the coming building season, the Governor said.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
New ACS Building Being Constructed On Glenn Highway

Construction of the Alaska Communication System repeater station was started last week in the North Palmer area, near the Alaska Road Commission gar ages.
 The 28-foot by 53 foot, four inch one story building is being con- structed by Northern Roofing of Anchorage. The foundation is poured cement, with steel rein forced concrete slab floor. The steel frame will be covered with asbestos sheeting and the roof will be of sheet metal, with hot tar finish. The structure is ex- pected to be completed sometime in November.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
City Council Proceedings

A brief business meeting was held Tuesday of this week by the Palmer City Council and then adjourned while members re- sumed the board of equalization meeting which had previously been recessed due to a quorum lack. The board was successful in finalizing all tax assessment ap- peals.
 During the business meeting a letter from Gene Kirsch, Valley Fair manager, was read in which it was estimated that over 33,O0O persons visited the Valley over the Labor-day weekend. On be- half of himself and the Valley Fair Association, Kirsch extend- ed appreciation to the City of Pal mer for their assistance in the success of the Fair.
 Judges and clerks for the Ter ritorial election to be held De- tober 12 were appointed by Act ing City Clerk Lenora Amerman and approved by council mem- bers. Those approved will be ap- preached for availability.
 Council members approved the start of the city's annual audit and named CPA o. K. Kincaid of Anchorage to do the work, which is to be completed before October 3.
 Workers on the new city fire hall are about ready to pour con- crete, members of the engineering committee reported In the mean time, until the building is com- pleted to the point where vehic- les may be housed therein, city fire trucks will be parked in the Coop housing area, near Fire Chief Joseph Gallant's residence. The fire siren will remain on the Hagen building, the only differ ence being in the temporary To- cation of the trucks.
 The heating system to be in
 Continued on page 6)
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
Local Fund Campaigns Net Record Amounts

Valley residents the past month have shown their generosity by giving more money to the Boy Scouts of America fund drive and the Emergency March of Dimes than was anticipated by the most optomistic committee member.
 To date the local Boy Scout drive has netted $567.30, more than has been collected during a Scout drive any other time, all though the figure in 1851 was close.
 A total of $3,485.13 has been contributed to the local Emergen- cy March of Dimes with still additional sums to come in, Ed Smith stated this week. The splendid response to the two To- cal campaigns was pointed out by Smith at the Chamber of Com merce meeting this week.
 Contributions reported this week included $103.24 from col lection bottles placed in Bert's Drug Store, Bettys', Frontier Bar and the Palmer Bar. Also $252 from Palmer Constructors en- pIoyees, S120.19 from the follow ing Trading Post employees, w. O. Sharp, Harriett Bell. Lillian Hen
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
VALLEY TOURS VERY POPULAR, GUIDE TELLS KIWANIANS

LenOre Amerman or Palmef spoke to Palmer Kiwanis mem- bers at the clubs noontime luncheon meeting September 13 on Arctic Travel Service tours conducted throughout the valley this past summer season.
 Miss Amerman, who acted as guide for the Valley phases of the tours, told Kiwanians that ap- proximately 700 persons toured the Valley and that with very few exceptions, all were impress ed with the vast agricultural po- tentialities of the area.
 Many expressed surprise that the farms given to Colonists back in 1885 were on a loan basis, be- lieveing they had been some type of grant. Surprise was also ex- pressed by visitors when they learned that the farmers in AL aska are not subsidized as in the States. Miss Amerman pointed out to the visitors that the farm- CTS are not only non-subsidized, but must compete with Outside markets at increased production costs. Cooperation on the tours was offered by all local business es, the Experiment Station, Soil Conservation Service and the Ex- tension Service, giving necessary information for the visitors.
 The Arctic Travel Service had dropped the Matanuska Valley from their itinery at one time, but following the success of this years tour, Miss Amerman was told that the valley will get big ger and better tour service next year.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16

dershot, Irene Benson, Phillip Lazenby, Iva France and Mary Carson, all who contributed full days pay. Others contributing were MT. and Mrs. George Whet- stone, MT. and Mrs. Harry Vim mer, MT. and Mrs. James Hubert, Goat Creek Garage, Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating As sociation, additional Bureau of Reclamation office employees, Thelma Land, and Florence San dell.
 Contributions are still being ac- cepted for the emergency fund, Smith pointed out. They may be mailed to him, care of Ketchikan Spruce or left at the Matanuska Valley Bank with Richard Jones.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
GOVERNOR EXPRESSES ENJOYMENT OF FAIR

In a letter to members of the Matanuska Valley Fair Asso- citation this week Governor of Alaska B. Frank Heintzleman expressed his thanks to the as- sociation for their hospitality during the 1854 Fair.
 Gov. Heintzleman told as- sociation members that he wished ito congratulate you and your associates on the great number and the high quality of the exhibits.
 'This was my first atten- dance at a Matanuska Fair and was greatly impressed by it's excellence and also by the huge attendance. The so- c:al events were also very in- teresting."
 In closing the governor as- sured fair association mem- bers that he plans to come again next year.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
Chamber Hears More on Proposed Local Radio Program

Vic Hochee, of radio station KFQD was in attendance at the September IS meeting of the Ma tanuska Valley Chamber of Con- inerce and spok 46 l. 5se attend ing on the prepOsed radio pro- gram being planned by the sta ton to feature various aspects of life and work in the Matanuska Valley area. Approximately 16 local merchants have signed for the program. Twerty-four will be necessary he said.
 Originally planned as a Pal nner Hour program, Hochee point ed out that several merchants outside Palmer, but in the Valley area. have indicated willingness to participate in the program and had suggested the title be chang ed to the more expanding title ot the Valley Hour, or a similar title
 In the absence of Chamber President Richard Jones, Jim Hurley acted as chairman of the meeting. Hurley reminded mem bers of the All-Alaska Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held in Anchorage November II, 12 and 13.
 William T. Zahradnicek, super intendent of schools, told Cham Der members that this years en- roIment figure of 836 tops pre- vious enrollments by about 50 Although the new Palmer High School was to have been complet- ed in November, it will not be ready for occupancy before Jan- uary or February, he speculated depending upon how fast they are able to procede.
 Hurley reminded members o1 the forthcoming school board ano city council vacancies that are tc be filled by the voters on October 5 and urged anyone planning tc run for office to get their peti. tions circulating.
 Don Kantola of Moore Business Forms from Anchorage was luncheon guest of Clayton Els. singer.
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16

Although rumors are beginning to fly around the city about who plans to run for seat on the city council, to date no one has come right out and stated they plan to run for office Today was the ear Hest date on which a candidate could file his petition Accord ing to Acting City Clerk Lenore Amerman, no one has brought a petition in for registering. Peti-
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
POLICE SOLVE
 StI,000 nolDUP IN RECORD TIME

Within few hours of the most daring daylight holdup in the history of the Valley, Joseph Per rin, 64-year- Jonesville miner was taken into custody on Sep tember 10 as a suspect and with in a short time admitted the crime, was placed under arrest and charged with armed robbery and Kidnapping. Bail was set at $15,000.
 Victim of the holdup was Mrs. Thelma Ross, bookkeeper at Kos losky's Department store who had withdrawn over $11,000 in cash from the local bank to have on hand to cash checks of miners who are being paid on that date. As Mrs. Ross got into her car Perrin, masked with an old pill low slip, jumped up from the rear seat where he was hiding and forced her to drive the car under the threat of a knife which ne helQ at her InrOaL.
 The peculiar actions of Mrs. Ross as she drove off and the presence of the man in the back seat attracted the attention of Jerry LaWalters who had driven up to park in front of the bank. Following the Ross car LaWalt- CTS observed the irratic manner in which Mrs. Ross was driving and concluded something was wrong. He passed his suspicious on to Dick GeiWitz at a service station who in turn alerted a cus- toner, Stuart Dreghorn and Po- lice Chief Bernard Bouwens was called.
 In the meantime Perrin had forced Mrs Ross to drive to a sector in North Palmer where he bound and gagged her before talk ing off on foot toward the city. It was here that LaWalters found Mrs. Ross who had worked the gag and blind fold loose. Releas- ing bonds which held her hands behind her, LaWalters then drove her back to the department store.
 During the time that Perrin was binding Mrs. Ross his mask slipped and she was able to rec ognize him. She was successful in not disclosing this fact to Perrin, but reported it to police officials. Around pm. Perrin was picked up by city and territorial police at the mine where he lived and brought in for questioning. AL though both Mrs. Ross and Stuart Dreghorn, the latter who had seen the man walking along the road, identified him as the holdup man, he vehemently denied any con- nection with the crime. He con tinued to press his innocence until that evening at which time the money was located in the basement of Palmer Automotive where Perrin had clothing stored He had visited the garage earlier in the day and asked garage own CT Al King if he could remove
 Continued on page 4
The frontiersman., 1954-09-16
DEMOCRATS TO MEET
 TOMORROW NIGHT

Members of the Palmer Demo- cratic club will hold a meeting Friday evening, September IT at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ber- tran Curry in the AHA housing area. Plans for the coming visit of Del. E. L. Bartlett and other Democratic candidates will be made.