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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-18

came to them easily. For these
statements, he was branded as an
enemy Of the schools. That actual
ly happened.
Robert Hutchins, former Chanccl-
lor Of the University Of Chicago,
writes in his new book, Conflict
in Education that the modern
trend has ended in the concept Of
the educational system as a gi-
gantic play pen in which the young
are to amusc themselves until We
are ready to have them do some
thing serious
As parent, deeply interested in
our public schools, | believe some
of these charges are true, and we
cannot brush them aside.
! do not mean in any way to dis
credit our many fine teachers or
the many fine things our schools
are doing, but do believe we have
made some tragic errors, one Of
them being to eliminate compcti-
tion on scholastic level. Compe-
tition is the spur that helps us to
do our best, and the loss of it, |
honestly believe viii reduce our
thinking from standard of excel
lence to one of mediocrity.
Since our editor has been kind
enough to print this column, am
sure he understands | will not
write anything do not actually
believe My sense Of intellectual
honesty would ALLOW me to do no
less. | have talked to many parents
over the county who think as ! do,
about school problems.
Next week, want to give Il few
of my own reactions to this
thought provoking article. Your
comments would be appreciated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-18
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is, 1854.

The Womens Missionary Society
Of the Lutheran congregation met
laet Sunday evening in the church
auditorium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orval Glotfelty,
Miss Lucille Glotfcltv and Mrs.
Raymond Klotz, of McHenry, at
tended the funeral Of their aunt,
Mrs. Mary Martha Ferguson, at
Fairmont, w Va, last Friday. The
deceased was a native of this COM
munity, and departed this life ON
her ninety-sccond birthday.
The usual flow Of sugar water,
expected at this season of the year
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-18
Attend Meeting

Il Bowen Hardesty, county sup
crintcndent Of schools, accompa-
MED by the three members of the
County Board of Education, left
early Saturday morning for Allan
tic City, n. j., where they are at
tending the annual convention Of
the American Association Of School
Administrators.
Accompanying Mr.. Hardcsty were
c. O. Bender, president Of the
Board, Grautsville; Ross w. Speich-
or. vice-prcsident, Accident; and
Walter W. Dawson, associate mem
her, Oakland
The convention was scheduled to
end today. Noted speakers in the
field of education, travel and among
news commentators, were schcd-
ulcd to address the convention.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-18
"Our
Growing Edge"
MRS. MARTHA GLoTFELTY

In the February 9th edition of
Golfers magazine is an article all
of US should thoughtfulIy read. 1t
is called Speak Out, Silent Poo
Pile" and is written by Howard
Whitman, who was sent by the
magazine to report on our public
schools, all over the country. He
has been assigned to make a long
time study and will write future
articles.
read the article through once,
then twice, a habit | have when |
really want to understand some
thing.
After the second reading, am
convinced there will be two very
extreme reactions to it, First, there
are the gloom and doom people (thc
ones who find no merit in any
thing) They will say, See, told
you our public schools are just
plain lousy" Then there are the
so-called progressive educators Gall
the rest Of us are much too old
fashioned, in their opinions). They
will say our schools were never
better, and that the parents who
dare question their opinions and
methods are really quite greedy
people, who are complaining be-
cause the schools cost too much.
have already heard that one. Per
sonalIy, do not believe either one
is true
Even if we don't agree with cv-
Icrything that is said, try reading
it with an open and honest mind.
F.! 1t will cause you to think.
The editors say American educa-
tiou has driftcd into the greatest
crisis in its 300 year history, and
That even our country's future may
depend ON what we do about it now.
They say many parents are dis
covering that their children no
longer arc being given the basic
education needed to racc today's
problems, let alone enter college.
Some children were taught only
how to print, not to write script,
and were unable To read it when
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-18

After three years of research the
lumber industry believes it can con-
troll oak wilt-dangerous invader
of Americas forests.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-18

has not yet started, and likewise
the usual run Of political candidates
anticipated has not yet appeared.
Miss Ruth Zeller, of Oakland,
visited in this community, Thurs
day Of last week.
Clonzo Fike of Accident, was
business caller in this neighbor-
hood one day last week.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
vacation.. sschool To Conclude With Evening Program

The grand finale of the daily vacation Bible school; sponsored by several Palmer churches, will be presented Friday evening, June 12 in the high school gym nasium, beginning at 8 pm. The program will be open to the pub lie and all parents and friends of the children who have attend ed the school are especially in vited to see the children perform, according to Jesse Mark, general secretary.
 Offerings which the children gave will go toward the purchase of CARE blows. The audience may participate in the general ex- penditures of the school, Mark announced. The cost per child IS approximately $1.25. Over 225 children attended the school, with all teachers and workers do- mating their time.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
COOPERATING UNITS HOPE TO ALLEVIATE DUST PROBLEM

In the neighborhood of $3,000 will be spent on specific city streets within the next few days in an effort to combat the dust problem. This announcement was made following a joint meet ing last night of the City Council and members of a committee of citizens, and following prelimin- ary work by the committee in making the program possible
 Members of the city council approved expenditure by the city up to S2,000 for the dust control problem Members of the citizens committee reported various in dividuals have indicated their willingness to participate in the program to the approxiate total of $1,000. The city sum will be determined as an amount to sup pliment that raised by the citiz- ems committee and may not re- quire the full S2,000 expenditure.
 Main artery streets to be in- clued in the program are Val ley St., from the Glenn highway to the railroad crossing south of town; from the highway at Hart ley's to the Fairgrounds; from the Coop garage past the old hospital to Snodgrass street; from the Hyland Hotel across the tracks to Railroal Street, and from Ketchikan Spruce Mills in- 1 to tte city to Wasilla Road.
 The cost of oiling these few streets alone, will run close to the $3,000 figure, members said. The program will be initiated as soon possible and will be terminated within one week.
 The city is cooperating in the program with the appropriation of money and the use of city owned equipment and city em- ployed personnel. Grading work will have to be done on the streets before the oiling can com mence.
 The entire program will be pos sible through the cooperation of the citizens committee, business and home owners, the City Plan ming Commission, City Council, and the Alaska Railroad The lat ter agency is today working with the committee on plan to get the oil to Palmer at a minimum cost Only through the coopera- ton of all concerned is such a
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The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
PLAYGROUND OPENS MONDAY MORNING;
 ADULT HELP NEEDED

The planned daily program for the Palmer Recreation Area Council sponsored summer play ground includes activities for all age groups from pre-school youngsters on through to the high school and adult ages. The play ground, which will be supervised by Betty Jo Riddle, beings June r and continues until July 30, Mondays through Fridays.
 Morning sessions, from 9:30 am. to 11:30 am. will be for pre-school youngsters and those ir the first through third grade age group. Their programs will include story hour, various crafts and games.
 Beginning at 100 pm. and con tinuing until 400 pm. intermedl- ate grades, four through six, and Junior high ages will participate In crafts, organized games, specl- d events. and active sports, such as team and tournament play.
 Evening sessions will be de- voted to the youths in grades seven through nine, high school and adults. Planned programs in clude softball, voliey ball, ping pong, table games, horseshoes, and probably archery. The latter recreation may also be. particip- ated in during the afternoon ses- sion providing proper supervision is available, Miss Riddle said.
 Suggestions for other type ac- tivities are welcome, she said, and added that adult assistance would probably be needed dur ing evening sessions. Anyone willing to offer their time is ask ed to contact Miss Riddle or other members of the PARC board of directors.
 Although qualified swimming Instructors have been located, there is still a need for adults who would supervise this important part of the playground program. II an adult, or adults, can be located who would supervise the swimming program, there will be about three lessons a week Transportation will be provided
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10

Rosalind Miller plans to leave Anchorage by plane Friday or Saturday of this week for Wash ington, D. C. where she will re- main for two-week orientation period prior to her sailing aboard the Italian Lines ship Conte Bian- camano from New York on June 26
 Miss Miller, first Alaskan-born International Farm Youth Ex- change delegate, will spend ap- proximately six months in the country of Italy, living at farms in various communities where she will observe their means of agricultural work During her visit abroad she will have the opportunity to visit many famous regions.
 Upon her return in late Novem- Der Miss Miller will make guest appearances before several groups throughout the territory, sharing her experiences with the audiences through color slides and notes taken during her stay in Italy.
 As a going away gift, several merchants presented Miss Miller with a complete camera outfit, including a Bolsey camera, with flash attachment; a light meter and carrying cases for both cam era and meter. Participating mer- chants were Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating Association AlasLa Rural Rehabilitation Ad' miristration, Palmer Fountain Pearl White Laundry, Palmer
 continued on page 5
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
NO ACTIVE PART
 BE TAKEN BY cSlMER IN CD TEST

Tho tT"eater Palmer area is participating m n the first nation wide civil defense exercise June 14-15 on paper only, Area Dlrec- tor Edward 1mme said this week. There will be no actual partic- ipating exercises in the Great CT Palmer area.
 The test, to be conducted throughout the United States and it's possessions, has been ordered by the Federal Civil Defense Ad- ministration. Two Alaska cities, Anchorage and Juneau will suf- fer hypothetical saturation bomb attack with H. and incendiary bombs. The purpose of the test will be to promote increased operational capability, testing of communication facilities and training in civil defense.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
S28,0OO BUDGET APPROVED BY VALLEY FAIR BOARD

A budget of $28,000 was ap- proved by the Matanuska Valley Fair Association board of direc- tors at their June ' meeting. The major expenditures In the budget include $8,000 which will be set aside for the new building, the balance of cost to be taken care of out of next years operations; premiums expenses will run to $3,000; queen contest, S1, 800, fireworks, $7OO; revamping of electrical system, S1,000, manag- CTS salary, S1,200; new comfort stations $500, and meals and trav- el expenses for Fair judges, $2OO. The balance includes such other miscellaneous items as necessary for the successful operation of the Fair. To date no manager for the 1854 Fair has been nam ed.
 Pacific hut No. 2 was named for exclusive use by All clubs, as requested by members of the Homemakers' Council. The Divi- sion of Forestry has been given permission to erect permanent type display building, about twice the size of their present structure, and built of logs.
 Riddle Rides
 This year there will be no dis pointed youngsters (and oldsters) for board members have been assured that Joe Brodbent, who has requested 100 feet of con- cession space, will be bringing a merry-go-round, a ferris wheel and three kiddie rides to the 1854 Fair. All of the equipment is now enroute and should arrive in AL aska soon. None of the equipment has ever been used in Alaska be- fore and two or three of the rid es are brand new, he told board members.
 Display Building
 All firms, individuals or agen- cies interested in locating in the new building to be constructed within the next three months, are urged to contact the Fair Board. In addition to those firms named last week, others who have indicated an interest in per manent display space in the building are Alaska concrete Pro- ducts, Anchorage Sand and Gray el, Weiner Block, Pfaff Sewing Machine, Clark Paint, Paddock Paint, Yukon Equipment, Bieg' ler's Vaccum Sales, and Nation al Cash Register.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10

and Mrs. Minnie Clark will pour for the first hour, followed by Mrs. L. P. Rorrison and Mrs. Charlie Waller, visitor from the Kent Unit No. Is in Kent, Wash ington.
 Mrs. Burdett was elected to her post last September at the national convention in St. Louis, and following her Territorial tour will leave New York June 28 by Air for Western Germany to dedicate the first of the wood en churches now being erected in the war-devastated areas.
 Accompanying Mrs. Burdett to Palmer are Janet Reagge, nation al secretary of the Auxiliary, and several members of the Jack Henry Unit No. l of Anchorage
 All members of the Matanuska Valley unit of the Auxiliary are invited to attend the tea being held in Mrs. Burdett's honor to- day.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
MAKE CLEAR FIRE REPORTS;
 OPERATORS ASK

Once again the city tele- >hone operators are requesting
 ''hlic to please make clear
 ne pu~- vone reporting
 ire reports. AIiJ once
 fire is asked to state at
 WHERE the fire is located. If
 ne name of the street is not znown, some recognizable andmark usually will be suf- icient. On several occasions a ire report has gone as fol ows: Operator, there's fire. Send the fire trucks, and then he party has hung up. To To- ate the source of the call talk $ valuable time and some re- yorts necessitate the operator .alling back for clearer infor- nation.
 In making a fire report it !, s recommended that the mes age be somewhat as follows: There is a house Chimney, ,rass, barn, etc.) fire at street, near ------------ house tor other identifying point), we need firemen and equipment. The brief message gives the ,perator enough information 0 alert the fire fighters.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
LEGION AUXILIARY HONORS NATIONAL PRESIDENT AT TEA

Mrs. Harold s. Burdett of Brooklyn, N. Y, national presi- dent of The American Legion Auxiliary, will be guest of honor at a tea to be held this after noon from 3 to 5 pm. at Tooth Acres, home of pr. and Mrs. Foster Sims. Mrs. Sims will be official hostess and Mrs. Ed Johrs
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
PALMER STREETS TO GET OIL TREATMENT
COUNCIL. NOTES

Several communications to the Acting Mayor and members of the City Council were read at the regular council meeting held June 8. Among them was a let ter-copy form the Matanuska Valley Armens Association which they have sent to the director of aviation recommending that de tailed information concerning the property the Palmer Airport is located on is forthcoming from the Territorial Department of Av- iation the City take no immediate action to acquire the airport
 Pending the approval of the city attorney, contract received from the Alaska Railroad will be signed, pertaining to the serving of city water to the railroad de- pot and living quarters.
 A letter from Mrs. Rosina Tost informed council members that survey stakes on her property were removed during the water line installation. She requested council action on the return of the stakes. The problem is one for the contractor, council mem- bers said and Mrs. Tost will be asked to notify the contractor and Alaska Public Works of the situ- ation.
 A sketch of the Smith sub-di- vision twas turned over to City Attorney John Shaw for study. F If found acceptable from a legal stand point, it will be accepted.
 Beatrice and Walter B. Hunt ley were given permission to di- vide lot four, block one, into two lots not less than 50 fit. by 120 it. The division is to be recorded in the office of the U. s. Commis- Sioner.
 A lengthy discussion of the acute dust problem in the city came up during the reading ot communication when a letter from the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce and one from the city planning commission were read. The Chamber letter stated that several movements are afoot in. the city to rectify the dust problem. Their recommendation to the city was that permanent type dust control program be worked out, not only for this year, but one that can be uSec continuously.
 appearing as a representative of the planning commission wa 1 Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10

Mary Robinson is conducting an Extension Service work shop in the Chugiak area this week. She plans to go to Anchorage for a similar program next week. While in Palmer Monday she was a guest at the Beta Sigma Phi meeting.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10
M!!et;ce Notice to Taxpayers

Tox assessment notices are being maIed to property owners within inc City of Palmer All assessment notices will be moiIed on or before Friday, June 18, 1884.
 The Common Counci! of PoIn1er will sit as Bcord of Equalization startins at 500 p.n, Wednesday, June 23, 1o54 at the office of fhe City Clerk for the purpose of equazing the taxes and hearing protests, if any, of tuxpoy- who wish to protest Their assessment.
 Protests may be filed with Tax Assessor Roy Byham at his office in the Neil Wright Bldg. af anytime prior to 500 pm. Tuesday,, June 2, 1854. Forms for filing protests avaiIobe ot the said Tox Assessors office.
 ELIZABETH BARRY, City Clerk
The frontiersman., 1954-06-10

TRY "A FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIED AID for that item you may have for sale. rent or lease.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11

home with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Smith, Sr.
Mr.. Stanley Smith, Sr., a guard
at the Kent County Jail, who has
been i'll a week was able TO return
to work on Tuesday.
Mr.. Herbert Restin and Miss
Sally Rowland and Charlie of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Nina Res
tin of Bay View, and Mrs. Ade-
laide Nelson and son Richard, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lynch of
Little Creek We're visitors of Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Smith 3d., over
the weekend.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11
G. o. Nominations

At the G. o. Nominating Con-
vention held in the auditorium last
week the following students were
nominated for officers.
President-Ronald Stevens, Ed
gar Cox, Janet Wickham, Carolyn
Marsh, Marie Rehak, Mary Ann
Norman, and Harry Jarman.
Vice President-Richard Price,
Karl Gebhart, Gayle Cary, Ken
dali Hudson, Charlotte Pryor and
Thomas Price.
Secretary-Diane Davis, Beron-
ica Dixon, Patricia Potts, Carol
Pase, Ruth Ann Moore, Richard
Nelson, Libby Faulkner, Ben Sollo-
way, and Patsy Smith.
The nominees for G. o. offices
are conducting a spirited cam
paign for election to the various
posts. Many valuable lessons can
be gained through this phase of
the extra-curricular program.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11

ceiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, Paula Ray, in
Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mrs. Sipple will be remembered as
Miss Doris Nielsen.
Mrs. Paul Ennis and son, David,
of Leipsic, spent Sunday afternoon
with her sister, Mrs. w. L. Har-
man.
Mr.. E. w. Lapham, who has re-
sided in our town for several
years, and Mrs. Emily G. Bailey
of Garland Lake were married on
Saturday, February 27 in Kings
land, Ga. On their return home,
they will reside at Garland Lake.
The happy couple have our con-
gratulations and best wishes.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11
SCHOOL
REPORTER

The seniors of Smyrna High
School received their graduation
announcements and name cards a
few days ago. The date of gradua-
tion has been set as June IA as
described on the announcements.
Senior Class members have
placed orders for class pennants,
hats, and pins. The design for the
pennant was prepared by Kenneth
Marsh and it features a high eagle
on top of the world. The hats are
the Peter Pan style and will be
red with white lettering and white
feather. No standard design has
been selected for the pins as the
students will be able to select one
of their own choosing.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11

Copgight. 1854 United States Brewers Foundation
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11
MARYDEL

Miss Hummer of Henderson
School wishes to make correc-
ton in the March of Dimes for
our school. The amount of $500
was collected instead of $19.96 as
reported.
Margaret Woodruff was the
lucky Honor Roll student for fifth
grade for February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilkins
have just returned home from, an
enjoyable two weeks vacation in
Florida.
Mrs. Harry Heather and Mrs.
Howard Logan attended a Red
Cross meeting at the Health Cen
ter in Denton on Thursday even
ing.
The regular dinner meeting of
the Lions Club was held in the
Hall on Monday evening.
The Marydel Civic Club would
like to obtain piano for the
Fireman's Hall, which is used by
various organizations of the COM
munity. If anyone has one in good
condition to donate, please phone
Greensboro 1929 or White Oak,
Del. 4142.
Mrs. Donald Myers is nursing at
Kent General Hospital in Dover.
Mr.. L. H. Collision attended the
funeral services of his uncle, Mr..
Oscar Newton in Philadelphia, Pa,
on Friday, March 5.
MIR. and Mrs. William McNamee,
moved last week to Wyoming, Del.
MIR. and Mrs. Hedge and son of
TIaddon Heights, N. j., were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin
Phillips.
Sgt. and Mrs. Thomas Dellatore
of Idaho, and who is stationed at
Dover Air Base moved this week
to the Collision Bungalow. We are
happy to welcome them as neigh
bors.
Mrs. Aida Price of Dover en-
ioyed the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. H, r. Butts.
Mrs. Mary Keck Covington OF
Collins Park, Del. enjoyed the
weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. H. Collision.
Marydel Fire Company was call
ed on Saturday to assist Hartly on
house fire between Hartly and
Pearson's Corner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook enjoyed
the Sportsman Show in Philadel-
phia on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Thomas have
returned home after most en-
joyable vacation through the
South.
Mrs. Clara Nelson will leave on
May 13 for Copenhagen, Denmark
by T.W.A. from the Philadelphia
Airport.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sipple are re-
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11

Was just leaving home this
morning when the Missus re-
minded me to stop at Steve and
AIS Meat Market for a pound of
hamburger. BE sure to get il
from Steve" she said.
"Why?" ! wondered. So when
I got to the market l asked Steve
if he knew. an tell you, Joe,"
he said. Gal and sell the same
meat, and a pound is a pound.
Maybe it's just that we go at it
differently.
Gal loads the scales and takes
away TIL he has a pound. But l
put too little on and start adding.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11
Basketball

Mr.. William Horney, basketball
coach at Smyrna High School, an
nounced the following boys would
receive letters for basketball.
Varsity letters-S I'm Jacobs,
Karl Gebhart, James Orvis, Os-
wald Denney, and Leroy Everett.
Junior Varsity letters-Kendall
Hudson, James Gray, Jay Knight,
William Pritchard, Paul Loder,
and David Deakyne.
Only two of the eleven above
mentioned will be lost to the team
next year; they are Oswald Den
ney and Leroy Everett.
Smyrna times., 1954-03-11
Smyrna Landing

The Smith children, Doris, Mary
Ann, and Billy are back at school,
while Kenneth AMI Sydney are still
recuperating at home from their
recent tonsilectomy operation.
They wish to thank their friends
for cards and books while at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Smith, Jr.
of Dover, spent the weekend at