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The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
SlO0 Cash Award Among Prizes at MEA Annual Meet

Matanuska Electric Association members who carry three proxy votes to the annual membership meeting to be held Saturday, April 3, will be in line for $1OO cash award to be given away. The prize is being offered by the Oes- ser Company of Bellingham, Washington. Those members who carry three proxy votes will be given a red ticket when they en- ter the Palmer School gymnasi- um. Only those carrying three proxy votes will be eligible for this prize.
 Other valuable prizes will be offered to the general attendance, including two General Electric steam irons, donated by the Line Material Company and by Elm ployer's Mutual; Westinghouse Cook-and-Fry, donated by the Westinghouse Company; a six inch Thor bench grinder, donated by Yukon Equipment Company; Cory electric knife sharpener from Rural Transformer and Equipment, as we'll as numerous other prizes which are still en- route.
 All members are urged to make plans to attend the annual meet ing. Important proposals to be voted upon include the establish ment of debt limit, necessary to conform with Territorial law; elect new directors and increase the present five-man board to a seven-man board. To pass, these proposals will require a majority vote in favor of the proposals.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
56 CANDIDATES SEEK TERRITORIAL OFFICE IN APRIL PRIMARY

Sample ballots for the primary election to be held in the Third Division April 27 indicate that .33 Democrat, 21 Republican and two Independent are seeking of- flee. Of these, 15 will be selected by the voters for the fall election ballot.
 Seeking the Delegate to Con- .gress position on the ballot are E. L. Bartlett, CD incumbent, Neil F. Moore CD, Ray Beach (R), Barbara Dimock (R), and Albert White, CD. Two Republicans and one Democrat will vie for the Territorial Commissioner of Lab or post; three Democrats and two Republicans are seeking the posi- ton of Treasurer of Alaska. For Territorial Senate there are four Democrats, two Republicans and one Independent seeking election. The greatest amount is for the Territorial House of Representa- tives where g Democrats and 13 Republicans are vieing for the ten positions.
 Of these are five persons from the Valley. Gerrit (Heinie) Snider [R) is seeking reelection to the Senate. Leonard Kygar and Dr. Lee Mckinley, both Democrats, are running for nie same office.
 Betty Mears CD, and M. D. Snodgrass (R) are seeking cleo tion to the House of Represen- tatives. MT. Snodgrass seeks re- election. Primary election date IS April 27.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
Local Post Office
 Adds 200 Boxes

The local post office took on a new look this past weekend when Joe Loyer, local carpenter and his assistants, made exten- sive alterations.
 We now have 200 additional mail boxes, as well as three ad- ditional business boxes, for the people of the Valley", Postmis- tress Beatrice Huntley said this week. Mrs. Huntley said she re- ceived word this month that al- teration work could be done. As soon as Loyer, who was success full bidder on the work, returned from a Stateside trip work was started. It was completed Monday morning.
 An interesting aspect in the al- iteration work came when Glen Schroeder who was assisting Loy- CT with the work, discovered one section of mail boxes received from Portland, Michigan, was the same section he had helped install in that post office many years ago.
 Other sections came from Jer- ome, Arizona, San Francisco, Gull yer City, Calif., West Fargo, No. Dakota, and Carlisle and Girard- vile, Pa. In making changes such as these, Mrs. Huntley pointed out, it is necessary to find sec tions that are of the same size being used in the post office mak- ing the alterations. What makes it even more difficult is that the box must not carry numerals that are already in use by that post office.
 In addition to the 200 lock- boxes, a regular parcel post win dow has been installed.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
ASK REMOVAL OF ARC HEAD

Fourth Division Republican club members last week asked the removal of A. F. Ghiglione as head of the Alaska Road Commis- sion in a petition to Secretary of Interior Mckay. The petition charged Ghiglione was a lone man dictator in his policies" and accused him of overlooking pay rolls and inefficient administra- ton.
 In answer to the petition, Ghig- Hone said irate truckers in the far-north area probably are be- hind the move requesting his re- moval. The Juneau Chamber of Commerce has voted to support Ghiglione in the dispute.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
MAX SHERROD NAMED
 TO TERR. LOAN BOARD

Max Sherrod of Palmer was re- gently appointed to the Alaska Agriculture Loan Board by Gov ernor B. Frank Heintzleman as a replacement for Robert Webb of Palmer who reigned his posi- tion earlier this year.
 The board is composed of five men, two each from Fairbanks and Palmer and one from Kenai area. They are Paul Griemann and Bert Stimple, of Fairbanks, Rich ard Jones and Sherrod of Pal mer, and Archie McClane of Kas- ilof.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
DEMOCRATS PLAN MARCH 29 MEETING

There will be meeting for all Valley Democrats Monday eve- ming, March 29 at the Coop club room, beginning at 8 pm. All Democrats are invited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
COUNCIL NOTES


 the City Council March B, ii was disclosed that the City Plan ming Commission does not recon mend the purchase, by the City of the American Legion building in Palmer. The building consists fundamentally of office space, the letter stated, and at the present time the city is in need of garage space. Suggestions offered by the ing of a fire hall, sufficient in size commission included the build to house other city owned equip ment. The city owned tract was suggested as a building site.
 Other communications to the council included a letter from the U. S. Treasury Department re- questing that the City of Palmer adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of or adiction to narcotic drugs, except when administered by an authorized person.
 A letter from the Pacific Water Works Supply regarding the two- and three-inch water meters the City desires to return for credit. The letter explained the freight costs and stated if the City of Palmer would pay shipping costs of $22 apiece, $132.78 will be al- lowed on the two-inch meters re- turned An original offer had been much less. Council members voted to accept the offer
 Insurance cOverage of 5000 on telephone equipment in the tele- phone office, including the new switchboard was approved by council members. The insurance would provide coverage for fire and extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief.
 *
 Al Dickow and Dave Kepler, members of the Matanuska Air mems Association, appeared be- fore City Council requesting as- sistance in their problem of main taining the Palmer Airport. Dick ow pointed out to council mem bers that according to Territorial law, the Territory will not pay costs of maintenance for airports located near city of 600 persons or over. Dickow pointed out that the Airmens Association was formed by group of persons in- terested in flying. "We have done all we can for maintenance-it is now getting beyond our means" he added. The airport is a good thing, he pointed out, and should be taken care of.
 He went on to tell councilmen that when the DC-3's came in here it was necessary to have the snow removed before they could land. Grading is needed-the east end of the east runway is wash ing out-there is another bad spot at the west end of the east runway. The largest expense the airport has experienced for main- tenance in three years was last spring when during the breakup a drain was plugged. This work cost some $500, he reported.
 Members of the city council were in sympathy with the men but pointed out that they have no funds with which to offer help. However as an assiting measure, council members voted to loan the association the old-city-owned grader, not being used by the city,
 (Continued on page 8)
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
ANCHORAGE FAVORS SCHOOL. BOARD ASSN

The Anchorage school board has gone on record in support of a proposal from the Palmer School Board that an association of AL aska school boards be formed to handle mutual problems.
Evening star., 1954-01-03
ssBaby Crest" l.99 Towel and
Wash Cloth Sets

Sot-os-vevet cotton terry towel 36x36" terry
ox9" wosh cloths gentle enough for bobys skin. .64
Sood coors and white with pastel trims. Mother
needs number Of these set |
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22

Members of the Matanuska Valley Airmens Association are making plans for an airmens' party to be held at the Elks home on Saturday, May 8. The party is being planned in honor of the 99'ers, an organization for wo- men pilots, and will be open to the general public.
 Tickets for the party will be on sale throughout the Valley and Anchorage area early next week and may be purchased from any airman, in the sporting goods de- partment at Koslosky's, or at Hartley Motors, Inc. All proceeds of the party will go toward the associations new fund for air port maintenance.
 Beginning at pm, there will be a clam chowder feed, follow ed by dancing to live music at 1000 pm. The chowder will be
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22

from cities in central and south ern Alaska join local units of the National Guard or Organized Re- serve.
 From Palmer, Roger I. Woods and William J. Wade, both pri- yates, are currently taking basic with the Training Detachment. Privates Johen F. Johnson and Jack E. Knutson, of Wasilla, have completed their training and are now serving with the 196th h. fantfy Regiment at Fort Rich ardson.
 This month the Training De- tachment will move to new quar- ters on the post. According to M/Sgt. Alvin H. Gordon, first ser geant, the new surrounding will Demming, Wilbert Truedell, and provide more comfortable living quarters as well as better class rooms and training areas.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
J. |. Weisenberger New Commander of Local Legion Post

John L. Weisenberger was in stalled as commanding officer of Palmer Post American Legion at the regular meeting held April 15 in the Legion building Install lation of officers was conducted by Dr. Foster Sims, department commander.
 Other members installed and their offices are: Ray Lancaster, first vice-commander; Everett J. Pederson, second vice-command- CT; F. F. Everett, adjutant; Ed ward Ueeck, historian, Roscoe Taylor, chaplain, and Henry Lie ping, service officer. Also R. E. Demming, Wilbert Trundell, and Alexander "Swede" Carlson, ex- ecutive committee members. Several new members were in- 1tiated.
 Following installation ceremon- ies, American Legion members served turkey and ham dinners to members of the Legion Auxil- 1ary and fellow Legionnaires.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
LOCAL MEN AMONG THOSE TRAINING
 AT FIT. RICHARDSON

The tactical use of snow plays an important part in the basic training of Alaskans in the Army. All residents of the territory who enter the Army take basic train ing at Fort Richardson's Training Detachment, the only basic unit in Alaska.
 Since it's start in October, 1850, 1888 men, all from Alaska, have completed training with the de- tachment Of these, 200 have been airmen, the remainder, soldiers. Unless they request service else where, all Alaskans will complete their tour of duty aiding the de- fense of the territory.
 Almost 100 percent of the men from small villages along the western and northern coastline join Alaska's National Guard Scout Battalions as soon as they complete their tour of active duty, while many of those coming
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
CONSERVATION
 NOTES
By Lew Hanks

I have seen a few grass fires started this spring. One point l would like to make clear-burn- ing will not improve a field of grass. In fact, burning will defin- itely harm it. Fire will release all of the nitrogen in the burned grass into the air. It will do the same to most of the phosphate and potash. The only value of the ash is little burned carbon and that's not much. It is sometimes necessary to burn off mat of old grass residue to be able to harvest a crop. Just don't burn expecting to improve pasture. You won't.
 It is getting close to planting time. A fundamental principle is to plant good seed. Members of the Alaska Seed Growers Associ- ation still have some certified seed stock of both potatoes and grain for sale. If you are inter- asted, see one of them, or MT. Blue of the Extension Service. Seed certified by this Association is of the best. That's what we plant.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
COM IMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, APRIL p

ASAOA0DA l. AFn4L Zz NORTHLAND PIONEER GRAN GEE, Grange Hall, pm. TYPHOID CLINIC, Wasilla Schools.
 FRIDAY. APRIL % TYPHOID CLINIC, adults and pre-school children. Health Center. 3-6 pm. and 7-8:3O pm. MATANUSKA CERAMICS club, Craft Room, 8 pm. MUSIC FESTIVAL, Anchorage High School
 SATURDAY. APRIL 24 MUSIC FESTIVAL, Anchorage Jr. High School
 MONDAY. APRIL 2s KIWANIS CLUB, Coop club r room, 12:05 pm. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN club, Izabelle Wollcott home, 8 pm.
 TUESDAY. APRIL 27 WELL BABY CLINIC, Health Center, 2-4 pm. MOOSE & WOMEN OF THE MOOSE, Moose Hall, 8 pm. BOY SCOUT MEETING, United Protestant Church, 2 pm. ARCTIC TRAILS RIDING CLUB, Brooks Equipment, 8 pm. TYPHOID CLINIC, Palmer Schools
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2s CARPENTERS LOCAL, Carpen- ters' Hall, 8 pm. GARDEN CLUB, School Library, 7:30 pm. TYPHOID CLINIC, Chugiak School
 THURSDAY, APRIL 2e RECREATION COUNCIL, Pal mer Area-School cafeteria, g pm.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
ALASKA STEAM
 NAMES NEW MANAGER
MELVILLE McKINSTRY

Melville (Jack) McKinstry has been appointed general manager of Alaska Steamship Company effective May l. D. E. Skinner. president of inc company. said this week. McKinstrY is vice president and manager of Alex ander & Baldwin. Ltd.. Seattle.
 Skinner has been general man sger as we'll as president of The Alaska Line since elected 10 the presidency following inc death of his father. C. w. Skinner. in Co., tober. 1853.
 "A former employee of Alaska Steamship Company. McKinstrY returns 10 manage the firm he served from 1893 to l942 as assist ant 10 the vice president and gen. eral manager. operating super intendent and executive assist ant. consecutivelY.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS TO HEAR SPEAKERS

History and culture of the seed dahlia will be presented by Hell en Scott at the Garden Club meeting to be held at the home of Maud Hosler on April 28. A planting demonstration, on the treatment of seeds, will be giv- en by Mrs. Hosler and Karla Duff will speak on the variety of garden flowers.
 Hostesses for the meeting will be Mrs. Hosler, Mrs. Duff and Edna Wehking.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22

get in the new Advance-Design bodies. New pickup bodies are deeper, new stake and platform bodies are wider and longer. Also, they're set lower for easier loading. You save with lower vpkeep, too. Extra chassis strength saves you money on maintenance. There are heavier axle shafts in two-ton models bigger clutches in light and heavy-duty models stronger frames in all models.
 You save on operotins costs. New power saves you money every milel The ''Thriftmaster 235" en- zine, the "Loadmaster 235" and
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22

You save hours on the road. Thanks to new high-compression power, you can maintain faster schedules without driving at higher maximum speeds. Increased accel- eration and hill-climbing ability let you save time where it counts.
 You save lime on deliveries. With new truck Hydra-Matic trans mission, you save time at every delivery stop. And you can forget about clutching and shifting for goodl It's optional at extra cost on h-, A- and 1-ton Chevrolet trucks. You save extra trips. That's be- cause of the extra load space you
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
PARTY TO HONOR WOMEN PILOTS

made with fresh-caught clans Tickets will be by donation of $2.50.
 Committee in charge are Ralph Wofford, Ben Herman, Wilson Woods, Phil McRae, and Ralph FarnSWorth.
The frontiersman., 1954-04-22
New Chevrolet Trucks . . :. do more work per day. :. more work per dollar!

the "Jobmaster 261" Optional on 2-ton models at extra cos) deliver increased operating economy.
 And your savings start the day you buy. In fact, they start with the low price you pay and con- tinue over the miles. Chevrolet is Americas lowest-priced line of trucks. It's also the truck that has traditionally higher trade-in value. Come in and see all the S-~sa,grx i. wonderful new things you A sAssAas1 SsA Asa1 get in Americas number HsYi one truck. We'll be glad ass to give you all the money I saving facts. \M1 Advunee-Desiqn Truck,
Milford chronicle., 1954-09-10


SEALED PROPOSALS win be re-
eeiVeQ 0y the Clark of the Peace Of
sussex County Georgetown. Della
ware until 100 r. M Eastern Dav-
lent Saving Time, Friday, September
~, 1854, and at that time publicly
opened for contract involving the fol-
lowing approximate quantities.
g9N TRACT FOR NTiNG or
Or rlstAE BALLOTS FOR GENERAL
ELE~I lion SUSSEX COUNTY
$4,000 Folded Official Ballots
$500 Folded Official Absentee Ballots
299 Absentee Voucher Envelopes
s'oVV Absentee Voter Ballot Enve~
i 500 Absentee Carrier Envelopes
eb,VuQ Sample Ballots Not Folded
AsV sets Of Official Voting Machine
g SAMPLE Voting Machine Ballots
Attention is called to the Special
EfoNlslQns In the proposals. sDecffca i
Mons and contract agreement
reflQfmance 81 contract shall COM
lnenee immediately after execution Of
Bidders must submit proposals upop
I Qrms provided by the clerk Of fhe
Peace Of Sussex County
fetSH proposal must be accompanied
py g surety bond, certified check or
money order % the amount Of at least
ten (10] per cantnm 81 me fofsi
amount Of the proposal
me tlsnt IS reserved To reject any
81 ~ plNai and 90 accept the bid which
~ the opinion Of the Clerk Of the
eaee The lowest and best bid
Complete specifications may be ob-
tanned Ct Zee Clerk 80 tho Peace OGico
WILLIAM g. WiEeUg. IR.
Clerk Of the Peace
Sussex County 9-10-2t
Milford chronicle., 1954-09-10
I abor Machinery Costs
Compared BY University
Della Farm Economists


Farm labor these days Is rela-
lively EXPENSIVE with wage rates
more than four times as high as
before World War II
During the same period prices Of
machinery, including tractors, have
almost doubled and prices Of mO-
tor supplies including gasoline
and other fuels have increased
about SO percent
University Of Delaware agricul-
tural economists say the amount Of
labor saved By letting machines
do the Work" viii continue to be
an important consideration in farm
planning.
These figures indicate that for
most field crops, good deal less
labor is used per acre than was
used ia 1910-14 The almost COM
plete conversion from horses and
mules TO tractors, trucks, and other
forms Of mechanical power and as
sociated machines is the main rea-
son for the big drop
According to the recently pub
lished statistical report. the great
est proportional decrease in man
hours per acre occurred on small
grains and other crops similarly
produced. Based on 100 percent for
l9l0-l4, the percent Of labor re-
quired per crop units produced in
1950-58 was. all corn, 81 oats, 80:
wheat 29 hay, S.: and potatoes,
SO.
Many vegetable crops are at the
opposite end Of the scale They are
mostly harvested by hand labor and
have Drofted by modern equipment
to g much lesser degree.
Milford chronicle., 1954-09-10


Attention is called to the Special
Provisions in the Proposal, the Speci-
hcations, and the Contract Agreement
The provisions of the Federal Aid
highway Act as amended, are appli-
cable to Federal Aid Projects
The employment agency for these
contracts shall be the Delaware State
employment Service, whose offices are
located at sol Shipley Street, Whining
ton, 300 S. State Street, Dover, and
the Wagamon Building, The Circle,
Georgetown.
Performance of these contracts shall
commence within ten (1O) days after
execution ot the contract and be come
pleted as specified
Monthly payments viii be made for
ninety (90) per cent Of the construc-
ton completed each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be ACCOMPANIED
Dy a surety bond, certified check, or
money to the amount Of at least ten
the proposal.
The. envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the con-
ssttruction OF State Highway Contract
~ O.--.--.-..-..........
The contract will be awarded or re-
1ected within twenty COO days from
the date Of opening proposals.
or all bids
Complete sets of specifications may
be obtained upon receipt Of five dollars
(S5.OO) for each set which amount will
not be refunded
Make checks payable to the Della
ware State Highway Department.
DELAWARE STATE HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
By: Hugh r. Sharp, Jr., Chairman
w. A. McWilliams, Chief Engineer
August q, 1854
Dover, Delaware 9-3-2t
Milford chronicle., 1954-09-10


Alias Summons In Divorce
10y IHE SUPERIOR COURT or THE
STATE OF DELAWARE
ln And FOR sussex County
VIRGINIA j. BROOKS, Plaintiff,
WARREN G. BROOKS. Defendant
10. 185 Civil Action, 1854
Allas summons In Divorce
The State Of Delaware.
Ao the Sheriff Of Sussex County.
YOU ARE COMMANDED:
To summon the above named defen-
dant so that, within 20 days after
service hereof upon defendant, eXclu-
sive Of the day of service, defendant
shall serve upon Tunnel & Tunnel.
hsquf s., plaintiffs Attorney whose
ADDRESS rs Georgetown, Delaware an
answer to the complaint
TO serve upon defendant q CODY
hereof and Of the complaint.
~ the defendant cannot be served
personally, 70 publish this process as
required by statute
SSeall Anne r. Boyce, ProthonOtary
Dated August lis, 1854
70 ne Above Named Defendant:
lI TINS summons is served personally
upon you, then, in case of your failure.
WiLnin ~ days after such service, exc
elusive OF the day Of service, to serve
on pialntlM attorney named above
an answer TO the complaint, the case
VIII be tried without further notice
~ personal service is not made upon
you and II this summons rs published
as required by statute, then, i'm case
OF your. failure, within 20 days from
service By publication Of this summons.
20 serve on plaintiffs attorney named
above an answer to the complaint. the
case VIII be tried without further
notice.
8-2O-5t Anne r. Boyoe. Prothonotary