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The frontiersman., 1954-02-04

and Palmer took the Eagles in both. Should Palmer defeat the Eagles Friday night they will be tied with five wins apiece.
 The Fairbanks Malemutes, who now hold top position in the Railbelt, will journey to Palmer for two games on February 12 and 13. Two wins for the Palmer team would put them right back up there.
 Scores in the Fairbanks games were as follows: January 28, Fair banks, 57, Palmer Al. January 29, Fairbanks 68, Palmer 54. In the latter game Palmer's Don In gals and Fairbank' Denny Krize tallied identical scores of 27 points apiece.
 Marylou Rideout, Extension Service home demonstration lead CT, is back at her desk at the Extension Office this week.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-04
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The frontiersman., 1954-02-04

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Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
Fofher CIopp To Fairbanks Convention

Father L. Russell Clapp, pas tor of Saint Peters Episcopal Church, will leave Seward Tues day, May IT, to attend the an nual Clergy Conference to be held this year at St. Matthews Church in Fairbanks.
 The conference will begin May 19 and will close on May 26, It will be held by Bishop E. H. Jones of Texas. Twenty cler- gymen from as far north as Point Hope and as far south as Ketchi- kan will attend the conference.
 Father Clapp wishes to an nounce that there Will be no 800 services on Sunday, May 23, while he is attending the con ference. The regular HOO serv- ice and Sunday School will be held as usual. The HOO service will be conducted by MT. John M. Ives, Lay Leader of St. Peters Church.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
Planning Commission OK's Trailer Court

At a meeting of the Planning Commission Monday evening, permission was granted to Mir Bill Petri to construct a trailer court at Seventh and Jefferson, and there was a discussion on the adoption of a new building code.
 It was recommended that the mayor proclaim cleanup pro gram to commence Saturday, May Is, and continue through the month of June. The city trucks are to be used on week ends during this period to pick up material and refuse placed on the alleys or front of lots by property owners. This service is to be extended only on Satur- days and Sundays.
 The proposed improvements to the lagoon road and lagoon area were reviewed. A Land Use Survey Map is being prepared by City Manager O'Hara and MT. Harry Southard which will be the initial step from which the zoning of the city will stem.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
S.V.A.C. CUTS
 CHARGE IN HALF

The Seward Volunteer Ambu- lance Corps met in regular ses- sion at the high school Tuesday, May II.
 During the short business meeting decision was made that the SVAC reduce the ambulance call charge from the present 5000 in town to $500, and the mileage rate outside the city limits to fifty cents per mile one way, in addition to the basic charge, instead of the dollar per mile one way as before.
 Corps members are anxiously awaiting arrival of the new am bulance and just hope it won't be too long before the old vehi- cle can be retired.
 At the close of the business session, MT. Frampton showed a first aid film, Help Wanted" which was very informative and enthusiastically received by the corps.
 Next regular meeting of the SVAC will be held Tuesday, June 8, in the fire hall.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
SEWARD MAN BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY ON MORALS CHARGE

Territorial Police and Deputy US. Marshall Monday appre- hended William Starr, charged with contributing to delinquency of minors, The elderly man had been under surveillance for over a week.
 Monday afternoon Starr pick ed up three girls after school and took them for ride, at which time he allegedly commit ted immoral acts against the girls. It was at this time that he was picked up by the police.
 The girls and Starr were taken to the Marshall's office and the parents notified. The girls signed statements in the presence of their parents.
 The man was arraigned May II at 9:30 pm. A preliminary hearing was held in Commission CTS Court at 3:30 pm. that same day. The subject was bound over to the Grand Jury and is being held in lieu of $6000 bail. He was removed to the Anchorage Federal Jail Thursday.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
Longford Appointed Deputy MarshoII

MT. Thomas A. Langford, re- tired Navy man, has been ap- pointed to the post of Deputy US. Marshall at Seward. Lang ford came to Seward April 28 and relieved MT. Irwin Metcalf on May 1. He spent 26 years active service in the Navy and three years as deputy sheriff of San Diego County, California.
 Langford came to the Terri tory in 1946 as skipper on an Army tug. In 1850 he was re- called to the Navy for two years service in criminal investigation. He returned to the Territory in September, 1852, at which time he worked in the Marshalls of flee in Anchorage.
 MT. Langford has written many articles which have ap- peared in leading sporting and hunting magazines. An article of his will appear in the July issue of Animal Life as the lead ar ticle.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
PROMOTE GET ACQUAINTED CHURCH PROGRAM

A friendship hour especially intended to promote wider ac- quaintance among parishionerS is planned by the Catholic La dies Club for a Sunday in June in the Parish house. During this time, directly after the 10 o'clock mass, coffee and donuts will be served to all parishioners of all ages. The affair will be made a monthly event, if plans go as the ladies expect.
 HostesseS for this first parish Get Acquainted with your Friends" hour include Mesdames Augustine Boe, reception; M. J. Bauer, coffee; B. w. Gay, Jacque Roth and Dan Southard.
 The regular monthly bake sale will be held Saturday, June 5, in Werner's Market. Donators may call Adams 29 for pickup service.
 Hostess for the May meeting, Mrs. Jennie Roth, served delicate salad and hot rolls refreshments at the end of the business meet ing.
 The June meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Ben White, Quonset IS in the housing area, on June 2 at 800 o'clock.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
Acknowledgment
 From Interior Dept

Mrs. Helen D. Brosius,
 Vice-Chairman
 Republican Central Committee Seward. Alaska.
 Your telegram of April 19 10 the President concerning a peti- lion being circulated in Alaska attacking Governor Heintzleman has been referred 10 this Depart ment for reply.
 The vast majority of people in Alaska agree with you. am sure. that Governor Heintzleman is making an outstanding contri- bution 10 inc future of Alaska in the performance of inc duties of his office. Certainly no such ges- lure as that made toward him re- centlY for palpablY political req sons can impair the confidence of inc rank and file of the citi- zens in Governor Heintzelman's efforts.
 We appreciate the expression of your views and your support of Governor Heintzleman as re- flected in your message 10 the President.
 Sincerely yours.
 ORME LEWIS
 Assistant Secretary
 of the Inferior.
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Buddy Poppy Day" Set for May 27

Jack Kuenster, local comman- der of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, has officially proclaimed Thursday, May 27, as Buddy Poppy Day in Seward.
 Commander Kuenster made the announcement at this weeks VFW meeting and appointed Rex Chaney as chairman to head the Buddy Poppy Day project.
 The Poppy Committee will meet the evening of May 21, at the Chaney resident on Sixth Avenue to correlate plans.
 Volunteers are requested to call Adams ITO after 5 pm., any evening, for Poppy Committee information.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
Seword Legion Post Dono+es S235

A check for S285 was present ed recently to Father Dunfey's Home for Boys by a committee representing American Legion Post No. 5 of Seward.
 The money represented pro ceeds of the Days of '98 celebra- tion held by the Legionnaires on Saturday, April 24
 Highlights of the "Klondike Kapers" included games of the roaring gold camp days, and an auction of merchandise donated by Seward merchants. Dancing and refreshments concluded the gay evening.
 Floyd Johnson, chairman of the affair, and Eugene Breiten- bach, historian for the Post, drove to Anchorage to deliver the check to the home.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
Tentative Plons for Teen Program

Seward Elks had a dinner Wednesday, May 12, from 6 to pm. for Elks belonging to other lodges but who are now residing or visiting in Seward. Following the dinner a regular meeting was held.
 Tentative plans are being made by the Seward Elks Lodge to have teen program this summer. They hope to arrange night or two during the month when Stewards teen-agers may come to the club to dance Ar engagements may be made to have live" music on these eve nings if possible. Two or three chaperons would be on hand on these evenings but otherwise the club would be turned over" to the young people.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
V.F.W. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
 By Jack Kuenster

Stewards Post No. 1886 VIEW. had their election of officers for the coming year last Monday night with the following men elected to the following posts:
 Commander, Jack Kuenster; ST. Vice-Comm., Al Morley; Jr. Vice-Comm., Rex Clancy; Chap lain, Harold Myrick; Quarter master, Bill Saindon; Surgeon, Martin Uric; Swear Trustee, John Disney; 2-year Trustee, Mike Stevens; 1-year Trustee, Sol Uric; Service Officer, John Disney.
 We are all thriving to make this one of the best posts pos sible and if you are eligible and care to join, any of the above named men will be more than glad to help you and answer any questions you may have concerning membership.
 A busy year is planned and you as an eligible m m b e should take part. This is your post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and it's up to you to see that your post is run correctly and that you have voice in all it's activities. It's an organization with a wonderful past behind it and it's up to you, it's present members, to see to it that it's future is just as bright by talk ing an active part in all its plans and activities; so if you haven't yet joined and are interested, contact any of the above named men, your officers for the com ing year, and they will do all they can to help you.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
HosPifal Day Al SeWord General

Many Seward residents visit ed Seward General Hospital on Hospital Day, Wednesday, May 12.
 The maternity department of the hospital was featured in sev- eral displays and exhibits. A movie, Know Your Baby" was shown several times during the afternoon. The subject material of the movie was the care of newborn babies, how to combat jealousy of older children to- ward the newcomer, and how to create feeling of security for children.
 A graph showing the number of births and increase in amount as years have gone by was dis played. There have been 1143 children born in Seward Gener- al, 585 boys and 558 girls. In the "A years that Seward General has been in operation, there have been IT stillbirths, and IS infant deaths. Over 90 pictures of chil- dren born in Seward General were on display.
 About 130 7th and 9th grade to high school girls visited the hospital after expressing their interest in future careers in nurs- ing and associated fields.
 Refreshments were served for the guests by Mrs Norman Hall, Mrs. Joseph Deisher, Mrs. Wm. Erwin, Mrs. Francis Phillips, Mrs. Tormod Bic, Mrs. Vic Ma han, and Mrs. Chas. Malin.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
PAIR INJURED IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

Victor Moe and Bennie G.. Holstein of Seward were seri- ously injured on the Seward Anchorage Highway near Port age about 800 pm, Wednesday. Their car crasaed over an em- bankment and into power pole, landing on it's top. The impact of the crash cut the pole in two and totally demolished the car.
 Moe suffered a dislccated hip and lacerations and burns on his face. His condition is reported to be improved today. Holstein, the other passenger received brain concussion. His condition is not known here.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
ELSIE BLUE INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT, SEWARD WOMAN'S CLUB

An outstanding event of the social calendar of Seward was the Annual Spring Banquet of the Seward Woman's Club. It was held in the dining room of the Memorial Methodist Church on Saturday evening, May 8, with the retiring officers as hosts. The pledge of allegiance was given, followed by the in vocation by Reverend Charles Malin. The Clubs Collect was said by retiring secretary, Miss Sarah Mae Garrett.
 Mrs. George Green, past pres ident, impressively installed the new officers, using colorful candle light service, augmented by the building of the symbolical emblem of the presidents pin. The new officers are: Elsie Blue, president; LaPreal Bic, vice president; Hazel Erwin, treasur- CT; Helen Case, secretary; and Hilda Moore, custodian and his torian.
 The speaker of the evening, MT. Raymond O'Hara, stressed cooperation with other civic or ganizations in an effort to beau tify and modernize our city. Musical selections were render ed by Lura and Sara Peck and southern vocal numbers were given by Betty Jane Epps ac- companied by Mrs. Mary Spen- cer.
 After having been presented with the Presidents pin, Mar tine Burdick recognized the Past Presidents by pinning on each a red rose.
 Among the many guests was Mrs. Clara Burdick, mother of Maritime, from Binghampton, New York.
 Miss Suzanne Hayward of the Sanatorium staff served deli cious fried chicken dinner. The tables were beautifully appoint ed with potted African violets and hand painted place cards done by Miss Frances w. Clark.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
ELKS TO PRESENT SPECIAL SHOW IN HIS. AUDITORIUM

Special Note: The Elks Cere- bral Palsy Benefit Show will be held at the High School. rather than the Civic Center as previ- ouslY announced.)
 The Seward Elks Lodge No. 1773 will present its first bene- fit, the Elks Cerebral Palsy Ben eft, which will take place at the Seward High School on Tuesday, May IS, at 8:30 pm, sponsoring one of the greatest shows that Seward has seen in a long time. The Elks Cerebral Palsy Committee, along with the cooperation and untiring efforts of Buster Clark, has arranged and compiled large galaxy of stars from Anchorage and Sew ard contributing to one of the worthiest causes in Alaska, the Cerebral Palsy Fund. Appearing on the stage at the High School will be the following aggrega- tion of stars as given by the Elks:
 Bob Hughes, MT. T.V. of An chorage.
 Bud Alden and Jim Nicely, the "krazycats."
 Art Peters, vocalist.
 Jack O'Toole and his sophis- tokatz.
 Thursday Leah, songstress.
 Mel Letman, Hawaiian humor- ist.
 Alex Humes, piano extraor- dinary.
 Rae Meyers with Dale Baker, dancing partners, with Marcel Solomon, Bongo player. @
 Louise Dahl, dancer.
 Eddie Ladds, Combo arrange ments.
 scotty Scott, Stewards own vocalist.
 Bob Van Huss and his trio.
 Joe Detore, opera.
 Ruby McKinnon, vocalist.
 Mary Foster, piano accompani- ment.
 Shirley La Deen, acrobatic dancer.
 Rick Rasch and his four g. beats.
 Juanita Burke, the gal with a thousand songs.
 Frank Freeman, T.V. Comic.
 Milt Johnson, vio1inist. also playing "the smallest violin in the world"
 Anchorage models, beautiful gals modelling the latest spring and summer fashions.
 The Seward Elks Lodge has chartered a bus for the above group of stars and friends, that will leave the Anchorage Elks Club at 300 pm. on Tuesday, May 18. Seward can we'll be proud of this group of entertain CTS for contributing their time and efforts to give handicapped palsy victims a better lease on life.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
A.C.C.A. SEWARD CHAPTER OUTLINES PROGRAM

The Seward Chapter of the Alaska Crippled Children's As sociation under the sponsorship of the Forest Acres Ladies, met Tuesday evening, May II, at the home of Mrs. Lee Coberly. Those pres sent, including President Beth Muller, Secretary Lee Co berly, Treasurer Alice Kennedy, were Mesdames Mahurin, Sor- enson, Coombe, Cox, Connolly, Jury, and Nelson.
 Since most necessary and important part of any charitable organization is the raising of funds most of the evening was spent outlining plans and select ing committees to insure an eff fective and coordinated working group. Sincere thanks are of fered to the businesses and or ganizations of Seward who so generously contributed to our treasury, with special mention and appreciation of Becky Cox fifth grade which donated ten dollars.
 Members of the fifth grade are: Dick Jenson, Richard Ogle, Gregg Walker, Catherine Ling, Bobby Richie, Paul Wolcoff, Kenny Erickson, Madeline Hick- Ian, Gary Toole, Bobby Stanton, George Freeman, Shirley Harris, Bobby Bevan, Al DuBeau Gale McCann, Patty Muir, Billy Ol- sen, Darrell Hill, Yvonne Schae- fermeyer, P m e a Brooking, Paul Ives, Russel MurkoWski, Bernice Ling, Linda Quick, Ann Franklin, and Connie Kidd.
 ! The next meeting will be an nounced at later date and everyone who can is urged to attend. Support and suggestions areS needed to help make this year successful one for your Crippled Children's Association.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
PROCLAMATION City Cleon-Up

WHEREAS. inc winters ac- cumulation of trash and debris has brought about an unsiqhtlY and hazardous condition in the City of Seward; and
 WHEREAS. ii appears 10 the City Council that it is desirable that a concerted effort be made by the people of Seward 10 ef- feet a general spring cleanup of all the area embraced inside the City limits: and
 WHEREAS. ii also appears 10 the Council that City equipment and personnel should be utilized to aid in removal and disposal of trash and debris:
 NOW. THEREFORE. I. Rus sell Painter. Mayor of the City of Seward. Alaska. do hereby proclaim inc period from May Is. 1854 10 June 30. 1854. as a lime of general cleanup for the City of Seward. and request that all trash and debris be plac- ed near the alley. accessible for easy pickup by City equipment and personnel.
 Done at Seward. Alaska. this tenth day of May. 1854.
 RUSSELL PAINTER,
 Mayor. City of Seward.
 Alaska.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
BASKET TBALL
 SOUND FILM

Coach Don Dalberg announces the showing of two sound films of the Minneapolis L a ker S. worlds professional basketball champions. starring George Mi kan. MT. Basketball"
 The films require about one hour and twenty minutes 10 show. starting al 500 pm. in the high school auditorium. on Saturday. May Is.
 There will be no admission charge but inc hat will be pass ed-all proceeds 10 go 10 the Alaska-Nebraska Fund.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
UTILITY BOARD
 MAKES CHOICE ON NEW DIESEL

A Utility Board meeting was held Tuesday evening, May II. MT. Raymond O'Hara reported that proceedings of the revenue bond election for the electric sys- tenn were sent to the bonding at torneys for their review. A pro- posal was received for purchase of the bonds and this proposal will be presented at the regular meeting of the City Council.
 The main purpose of the meet ing was to discuss the purchase of a new deisel electric general ing unit and after hearing pre- sentations made by the Fair banks-Morse and Cooper Bes- semer companies, it was the un- animous decision of the Utility Board to recommend to the City Council the purchase of the Cooper BesSemer unit. The cost of the Cooper Bessemer unit is S148,180 delivered in Seward, and the FairbanksMorse unit was priced at $147, ,195 FOB Se- attle. It was pointed out that tools and parts for the new Cooper Bessemer units would be interchangeable with those on hand for the unit of the same make already in use in the local power plant.
 A discussion was held on the overall plans for expansion of the water system at such time as funds become available.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
OSCAR DAHL RETURNS

MT Oscar Dahl, former owner of the New Seward Hotel and longtime Seward resident, has returned to Seward for a few months.
 MT. Dahl plans to spend his time here and in Moose Pass before returning to his home in Puyallup, Washington, where he and Mrs. Dahl have been living for the past two years. While in Seward he is staying at the home of MT. and Mrs. Harry SOuthard.
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SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Lura Peck was given a surprise birthday party by her mother, Mrs Vic Mahan, Tues day. May II.
 Attending the party were Judy Gerwer, Sandra Dangler, Cindy Coleman, and their guests. A scavenger hunt, refreshments and dancing were enjoyed by the party. Lura received many lovely gifts and wonderful time was had by all.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
BULLETIN

Governor B. Frank Heintzle- man advised his office in Juneau May l2 that Secretary of the In- terior Douglas Mckay has ap- proved amendments 10 Alaska commercial fishing regulations which will extend the season in the southern district of Cook In let by four days.
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Mrs. Soufhurd Leaves Commissioner Post

Mrs. Anna B. Southard, U. S. Commissioner at Seward, will be leaving her post May 15. She will be succeeded by MT Stan ley A. Hall who will assume of flee June 1.
 Mrs. Southard has been com missioner at Seward since Sep tember 8, 1948. From 1914 until 1948 she held office as special U. s. Commissioner. She and her husband, Harry Southard, have lived in the Territory since 1941.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
RADIO ANNOUNCER LEAVES FOR ANCHORAGE JOB

Bob Hendricks, radio an nouncer at KIBH for the past 22 months, left Monday for Anchor age where he is working at sta tion KFQD as an announcer writer. Bob will be returning to his home in Sterling, Ill, in a few months, after which he ex- poets to work on the West Coast in either radio or television.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
FORMER RESIDENT RETURNS

Mrs. Charlie Sheldon, wife of the former postmaster here, re- turned over the Alaska Highway Monday, May 10. She spent a few days here and then left for Anchorage Thursday to visit her grandson, Jerry Protzman, and her great grandchildren. She plans to return to Seward soon.
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HARBoR HOMEMAKERs

The regular meeting of the Harbor Homemakers Club will be held Wednesday afternoon, May 19 at 1:30 pm at the home of Mrs. Ruth Brown, 327 Sixth Avenue.
 Easy meals for the busy home maker will be discussed by Mrs. Eileen Kulin. Lunch will be pre- pared and served during the af- ternoon.
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BApTIsTs TO SHOW FILM

The First Baptist Church will show film Bible on the Table" with the regular Sunday evening services, May 16, at o'clock.
 The public is cordially invited to attend.
 Regular Baptist Sunday School is at 10 ann, each Sunday, with morning worship at HOO.
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ANIMAL CLINIC

Dr. E. A. Schmoker, veterin- ary surgeon from Anchorage, will be in Seward every other Thursday. Dr. Schmoker asks that anyone having pet problems write directly to him or visit the animal clinic he will have at the Brown Bear Pet Store.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
OREGONIANS HERE

Mrs. Eldridge Allen and her two daughters arrived in town recently to join MT. Allen, who has been here for quite some time. They are from Corvallis, Oregon.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
SUFFERED HEART ATTACK

Mrs. Hinie Werner has been in the hospital since Tuesday morning when she suffered a heart attack. She recuperated quickly, however, and will be returning home tonight, accord ing to MT. Werner.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
HEAD SOUTHWARD

Del Zentmire and son Jerry are driving to the States Tues day, May Is. They plan to at tend the Nebraska games and later visit relatives, seeing points of interest along the way.
Seward seaport record., 1954-05-14
PoTLUcK SUPPER SUNDAY

The American Legion Auxil- iary is having a potluck supper from 5 to 8 pm, Sunday, May 16. The public is invited and the price is $1 per.
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DOCTOR RETURNS

Dr. Norman Hall returned Monday from his trip to Cleve- land. While Outside he visited the famous Grille Clinic in that city.