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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-05-07
DANNY DAVIS
ON RAlElCHS
MAY II CARD

The preliminary card for next
Tuesdays Emil Evans-BiIly Pink
us Hereunder In the theater sec
ton of the st. Paul Auditorium
was completed today by Promoter
Jack Raleigh.
Three six FOUNDERS will back up
the main event, making a total Of
% rounds of scheduled action.
Mickey ZieIke, the fast-moving
I lightweight from La Crosse, Wis,
who is indicated in the pro
ranks, is pitted against Jentrice
O'Neill Of st. Paul, veteran trial
horse.
Danny Davis. who still nurtures
ambitions to capture the Mime
sofa lightweight championship
from Glen Flanagan. will tackle
Johnny Hobbs, Chicago work
man.
The other six sends Ralph AL
varez, the pleasing st. Paul 147-
FOUNDER against Rob Rossi of Ia.
City. Rossie will be remembered
as a semi-windup boxer Of two
years ago. who has been out of
action during Army service and a
stint in the University of Iowa
working on his masters degree.
Little is known about Hobbs,
but whatever his calibre, Davis
viii not take the fight lightly. An
upset defeat could ruin his future
VNIanu
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-05-07
Aboy, lloyd Peterson, FrIord Charles

How good light heavyweight Floyd Patterson? Nobody
because the only fighter OF merit he has whipped
May II
"a AZ he win face the aging but Joey Maxim
former t7b-pomd champion.
Not quite out OF the amateurs Patterson In undeat
highly tested by rated
fighter with Maxim will depend two pontshow
Patterson really and Maxim has back
training his ~ title date with
heavyweight Rocky fo has selected Kushers
country club Monticello his site He will get into
condition and his encourage
ring partners win live in Of the buildings there
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-05-07
COMMUNIST VICTORY IN DISGUISE

French want to stop the war IN Inoo
without getting win without getting
United States must bend every e
sffen French fire until indie
pendent yetna VIII have
also shows itself willing 10 make
matter OF Communist China
determined the stick rather than
carrot considerably whitfield down by
evident that both will be necessary
he is to steer dangers premature fire in Indo-
either Of which coud
Disqualification Science Monitor
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-05-07

IVIN
Bob Blaltely viii be the man the prepsters will
have to beat for the Minnesota State High shot put
title
B,rie Carmichael placed End in the 100 I'd. and
220 yd dash in the Minnesota State dual track
meet Mt Ames, Iowa on May "a,
Jean Baldridge Is playing with the Northwest
ern Bell Telephone Company Girls soft bah team.
She is the only beige player the team
Negro ball players are off to fast start in the
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-05-07

Griffin
GAL 81 MAY
thdsot TIRE
by JIMMY GRIFFIN

GAL 81 MAY thdsot IRE
Charley Neal Saints sacker glove
II $50 a regular
assignment.
a long and ms short
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
CLARA'S VARIETY
 TO OPEN MONDAY

Clara's Variety will open in their new location in the Hagen Building on Monday, November l5, according to Mrs. Clara King and John King, owners of the variety store,
 This is the third move the busi- ness has made since opening in the King building in 1949, across from the present Elks lodge. Growing out of that space, the business was moved to the Sham rock building in 1851 where a wider range of merchandise was added Since that time the busi- ness has grown and additional space was needed. The new loca- ton offers more floor space for displaying and larger storage space. New counters have been added to the stores equipment and those attending the grand opening next Monday will find a modern, neat, variety store, the largest in this area.
 All persons attending the open ing will be given a gift. The youngsters will receive something a bit different in Alaska, that is gas-filled balloons, the type that will float in the air. Adults will be presented an attractive drip spoon holder. In addition to all new merchandise and a wider range of wares, there will be specials for the opening day.
 Regular store hours will be from g am. to 6 pm. Monday through Saturday. However, for opening day only, the store will open at II am. The public is in- vited to attend the opening, re- ceive their free gifts and browse around.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
LiQuor Licenses
 To Be Ljmited in City

The number of licensed bars and liquor stores in the City of Palmer will be limited in the near future A motion, which re- ceived the unanimous approval of council members at the Mo- vember g meeting, would limit the number of bars and liquor stores in the city of Palmer (with the estimated present population set at 1000 persons) to the pres ent number.
 When the city's population req ches 2,000 persons the following formula would become effective: one additional bar and one addi- tional liquor store license may be added; thereafter one bar may be added for eaci. 500 persons in crease, an ~.e liquor store li- cense for each 1000 person in crease. The population count would be based ca a census count to be taken under city supervi- sion, and at the cost of the appli- cant.
 At the present time there are five licensed bars and four icen- sed package stores T the city.
 The council actio flowed lengthy discussion ourlng which II was pointed out that many Al aska cities have already establish ed control over the number of liquor licenses issued, based on a population ratio.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
Piggly-WiggIy
 Holds Grand Opening

Palmer'S t Self-Service super market observes its grand opening today with gifts, special prizes and bargains for it's GUS toners.
 The Piggly- Wiggly store, locat- ed on Central Street at the en- larged quarters of the former Palmer Cold Storage site, formal ly opened for business this morn ing, although construction work on the new store was completed about one month ago by Sandvik and Roark.
 Owners of the Piggly- Wiggly are Jack Barrett and Keith Lesh, both Well-knoWn Anchorage men. This is their seventh Piggly- Wiggly store in the territory. MT. Lesh is g director of the Matan- uska Valley Bank.
 The new store will feature full and complete line of fresh produce, fish, meats and nation ally advertised staples. One sec tion of the store is devoted to a complete bakery, where products are baked daily, including, rolls, cakes, buns, doughnuts, fancy cookies and cakes for special oc- casions Harry Rice, baker, start ed baking in the same location back in 1941-since then he has baked for other shops in the val ley and is again back in his own bakery.
 The extensive electrical work was done by Jack Dodge; refrig- eration by Commercial Refrigera- tion of Anchorage; painting by Jack Taylor, and plumbing by Macs Plumbing. Row after row of fluorescent lighting Eliminates
 Continued on page 4
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
School Officials
 Here for Convention

: Around 20 school board repre- sentatives from throughout the territory have arrived in Palmer for opening sessions of two- day convention slated for today and tomorrow at the Palmer school.
 Among those who have already arrived in Palmer are Don M. Dafoe, commissioner of education; Anchorage School Board repre- sentatives John O'Shea, Keith Lesh, and A. w. Morgan; D. Car ston from Yakutat; M. F. Joy, Fairbanks; Marie R. Logan, Cor dova; Dr. w. K. Keller, Univer- sity of Alaska; John B. Coghill, Nenana; William J. Barber, Nome; Mildred Kirkpatrick, Seward; and James Hurley, Ed Smith, Bill Roark, Mary Washburn and Lew Hanks, all of Palmer Other school board representative and educators are expected to arrive before the close of the convention.
 A full agenda of business has been scheduled for the visiting school officials and will concern chiefly the organization of a ter ritorial school board association. A dinner is planned for tonight.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
AUXILIARY PLANS PUBLIC DINNER
 THURS, NOV. 7S

If Jiggs (of comic strip fame) lived ir Palmer he'd really have the evening of his life next Thurs day. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 15 are holding a Jiggs and Maggie din- ner. Corned beef and cabbage will appear as the MAIN dish, suppli- nented with luscious, Valley grown potatoes-home made sal ads, rolls, Matanuska Maid ice cream and this will all be served family style That means dad" can help himself and his family to as much as they can eat. The dinner will be held at Moose Hall and is open to the public.
 There will be no pre-ticket sale, committee members said. Atten- dance fees will be collected at the door-adults $2, and children $1, Serving will begin at pm. and continue until 8 pm.
 Eva Plumley is chairman of the committee and is being assisted by May Helgerson, Ruth Everett, Erma Liebing, Izola Sims and Ann Demming. Proceeds from the dinner will go into the units vet erans' rehabilitation fund. Money from this fund is used through out the Matanuska Valley to as- sist veterans and their families in time of need. Proceeds from the local poppy sales also go in this fund and in spite of the most successful poppy campaign this past spring, the funds are now at very low level. The unit hopes to rebuild the fund with the spon- sorship of the dinner.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
Legion to Hold Veterans DaY Dance

The American Legion is spon- soring a public dance on Satur- day, November 13, in the Palmer school gym, in observance of Vet eran's Day. Dancing will begin at 10 pm. and will be to the music of the Blue Rangers. Tickets are on sale through all Legionnaires or may be purchased at the door for $2 per couple. The public is invited.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
AUXILIARY TO
 PRESENT FLAG TO NEW SWANSON SCHOOL

An American Flag will be presented to Swanson School by members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 on Thursday, November II, in observance of Veterans Day.
 The ceremony will begin at 2 pm. and all auxiliary mem bers and other interested per sons are urged to attend the presentation. Ruth Everett, auxiliary president, will make the formal presentation.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
SPECIALISTS TO
 ADDRESS FARMERS

All valley farmers are re- minded of the public meeting to be held in the school cafe teria at 7:30 pm. tonight when George Kitmiller and Karl Baur of the chemical division of the Pacific Supply Coop of Portland will speak on fertil- izers, insecticides and herbi- cides.
 Films will be shown to illus trate the talks and a discussion period will offer an opportun- ity for questions and answers. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
ORvAL THURMAN HEADS ELKS

The final phase of business dur ing the 7th annual Territorial Elks Association convention held here in Palmer last week was the installation of Orval Thurman of Fairbanks president, and the nam ing of Seward as next years con- vention site.
 Also elected to office were Vim cent Root, Kodiak, vice-presldent for Alaska west; Mike Monagle, Juneau, vice-president for Alas ka east; James Nolan, Wrangell, trustee for three years; and Rich ard w. Smith, Anchorage, re- elected secretary-treasurer.
 Leon Johnson of Kodiak was recommended by the group for the appointive post of deputy grand exalted ruler of Alaska west. He is a past eIalted ruler of the Kodiak club.
 Parade Winners
 Among highlights of the three day convention was the afternoon parade held on Saturday. Mem bers of Theta Chapter Beta Sig ma Phi took first prize of $50 with their decorated float, depicting the civic services performed since their institution in 1850. The girls report that almost 5000 paper napkins went into their float, and although total of their work hours was not reported, it would seem that the hours of work help ed earn them the first place.
 Second place winners were Boy Scouts of Troop 654 who had a complete campsite set up on the back of a truck. Their display consisted of spruce boughs, and genuine campfire, over which the Scouts were busily cooking flapjacks. A genuine" trapper who claimed he was not Leo Lu- cas hiked along behind the float throughout the parade.
 The Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating Association took third place honors with their dis play float, featuring Ann Have meister, 1854 Valley Fair Queen and the many products produced through the Co-Op's various de partments.
 Judges for the parade had a diff ficult job in selecting the three winners, they reported. Other en- tries were a Kitchen Band, with each person decked out in an astonishing hat, made of most every type kitchen utensil on the market. Their instruments con- sisted of wash tubs, pots and pans, brooms and dust mops; Palmer Kiwanis entered decorated truck; the Experiment Station had an entry, and 20 members of the Arctic Trails Riding Club rode in the parade, carrying their club colors. A special rider was John Gibbons of Kodiak who rode Roland Growers horse Skipper. l Continued on page 5
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
STOLEN CAR DAMAGED

The 1850 Chevrolet, owned by Karla Duff, was damaged when it was stolen last week, contrary to a previous report. When re- covered, the vehicle was found to have extensive damages to the under-carriage, lights, and trunk. In addition the battery was gone and the wiring ripped out. Ter ritorial police are Investigating the theft and damage.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
Lucille Mick Named Vice.President
 League Alaska Ghies

 man, was elected viice-president of the League of Alaska Cities dur ir'g the leagues convention held in Fairbanks last week, and Pal mer was chosen for the 1855 con vention.
 Harold R. Painter, mayor of Seward, was chosen as president of the group, succeeding Ralph j.. Rivers, former Fairbanks mayor. Also elected were Trustees Helen Long, mayor of Valdez; Mrs. Todd Moon, city councilwoman of Cor dova; Mel Peterson, city council man of Anchorage; Douglas Pres ton, mayor of Fairbanks, and Rob- ert E. Sharp, city manager of Kodiak
 A 34-point legislative program was adopted by the group and 28 resolutions, encompassing various changes to benefit the Territory, were approved.
 Resolutions approved included the following: Study of public services commissions for Alaska; National Guard armory program endorsed request sufficient ap- propriation for health and vel fare; reclassification of freight shipments to Alaska; proposal to call extraordinary sessions of leg islature in all even numbered years; commenting organization of association of Alaskan school boards; calling on Alaska Devel- opment Board to undertake over all planning; resumption of Fed eral National Mortgage Associa- ton program in Alaska.
 Also, extension of Community Facilities Act and appropriate sufficient funds; eliminate screen ing of Alaskans under McCarran Immigration Act; immediate statehood and constitutional con- vention; endorsement of Civil De- fense program; removal of dis crimiatory provisions in Jones Act; urging provisions for deten- tion and correction homes for boys and girls; request Territorial ag- encies to provide statistical infor- nation to political subdivisions; urging approval of ten million dollars to Alaska Public Works.
 Also, requesting annual appro- priations of 25 million dollars for Alaska Road Commission; urging payment in lieu of taxes and as- sessments upon federal property; legislation to authorize construc- ton and maintenance of roads through cities by Alaska Road Commission; endorsement of AL aska Legislative Council; enact ment of new toWnsite act for AL aska; request increase in appro- priations for land surveys and land offices in Alaska; urge ap- proval of funds for authorized rivers and harbors projects in AL aska; request Territory develop parks, composites and scenic over looks; request federal insurance of Alaska municipal bonds; urge appropriations of funds for auth orized federal buildings and post office; and urge making of cost of living surveys in Alaskan con- munities.
 Those attending from Palmer were Mrs. Mick and Acting Mayor Betty Mears, both of whom were busy throughout the convention serving on committees.
 No date was set for next years convention.
The frontiersman., 1954-11-11
City Council Proceedings

Nine visitors attended the Mo- vember meeting of the common council, City of Palmer. They were Bill Roark, Tom Lepak and Lloyd Morley, members of the water rate study group; Cy Brew CT, MEA manager who requested special telephone line rates; Rex Erhrart, tax assessor; o. K. Kin caid and George Healer city audi tors; John Weisenberger and Ralph Farnsworth.
 *
 Brewers request was referred to committee, with a recommen- dation for council action to be presented next week. The tax as- sessor asked council action on de- ferring penalty collections on pro- perty taxes paid by John Weisen- berger, on grounds that Weisen- ger did not receive a letter of in- structions following the equaliza- ton meeting. The penalty was waived on the basis of his failure to receive notice.
 
 The annual audit report was presented to the council by the auditors. A condensed version will appear in next weeks issue of The Frontiersman. Several recommendations for changes in various council policies were made, along with the report. Members of the council voted un- animously to accept the report as presented.
 John Weisenberger offered in- formation on temporary means of heating the new fire hall and was authorized by the council to look around for needed equip ment City Attorney John Shaw offered to loan an oil burner to the city, providing it can be used.
 After all visitors had been heard minutes of the last regular meeting were read. Councilman Hagen stated he felt the chair had erred last week in ruling on whether or not abstained votes be counted with affirmative vot- es and asked that voting on the approval of the minutes be held up until later in meeting. The city attorney stated it was ridicu- lous to construe the meaning of the regulation covering abstained votes in this manner, when by law, there must be four affirma- tive votes to pass. The motion to approve the minutes as read and corrected passed, 5-1, with Coun- cilman Hagen voting no.
 New committees were named as follows: Administration and Personnel: William Zahradnicek, chairman, Al Hagen, and Betty Mears. Budget & Finance: Lucille Mick, chairman, Bob Peterson, and Zahradnicek. Water & Sew CT: B. Mears, chairman, Al De- Julio, and Peterson. Street: De- Julio, chairman, L. Mick, and Zahradnicek. Police: B. Mears, chairman, Peterson and Zahrad- nicek. Health & Safety: Peterson, chairman, L. Mick, and DeJulio. Planning & Coming: Hagen, chair man, DeJulio and L. Mick. Tele- phone: Hagen, chairman, L. Mick and DeJulio. Fire: Peterson, chair man, B. Mears, and Hagen.
 Among communications read was letter in reference to solic- iting by church organizations without city business license. Ac- cording to Harold Butcher, An chorage attorney, Supreme Court states that organized reli- gious groups cannot be taxed. The letter was in reference to the Seventh Day Adventist's re- quest to sell religious material in the City of Palmer without pur-
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Evening star., 1954-05-15
Home Mortgages
Near S66 Billion
|AtCIose Of 1853

The Nations outstanding home
mortgage debt reached a total of
nearly $66 billion at the end of
1858. Chairman Walter w. Nc
Allister Of the Home Loan Bank
Board. said yesterday at Bruns-
wick. Ga. He reported the fig
ures at the convention Of the
Georgia Savings and Loan
League.
Mr.. McAllister's statement
covered existing liens on one to
four-family, non-farm houses.
An expansion of $1,000 million
in debt for 1858 was higher than
for any previous year except
1850, he said. Each major group
Of lending institutions reached a
new peak in mortgage loan hold
ings. savings and loan associa-
tions being the largest holder Of
the debt, with 80 per cent of the
total.
New home loans made during
the year, based on mortgages of
$4,000 and less, totaled $50 bill
lion, or 10 per cent above 1852,
and set an all-time record.
Savings and loan associations
accounted for STA million of
this amount. or about 81 per
cent. Individuals and miscel-
laneous lenders made 20 per cent
of TIN loans last year, while COM
mercial banks advanced 19 per
cent of the total.
From indications for the first
quarter of this year." Mr.. Nc
Allister told the convention,
1884 will be another period Of
high lending volume and mort
gage debt should increase, al
though at a more moderate rate
than in 1883"
Evening star., 1954-05-15
Realty
Revue

The Home Builders Association
of Metropolitan Washington is
getting ready to observe its 30th
anniversary. Main part Of the
observance probably will take
place the third week in July, a
spokesman said.
1.-The Home Builders Monthly. !"
the Associations magazine, will
devote its entire July issue to
features focusing the building
industry's attention on the cele-
bration.
The local organization goes
into its anniversary year with
about 800 members.
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The Mortgage Bankers Asso-
citation of America this week
announced establishment of a
School of Mortgage Banking in
Chicago in cooperation with the
Northwestern University School
Of Commerce.
The first course will include a
home study program devoted to
the financing of dwellings. Carey
Winston, a Washington mort
gage banker, will be among the
lecturers.
Sale of the southwest corner
of Twentieth and K streets NV.
to the National Automobile
Dealers Association, for a new
headquarters site, was an
nounced this week by John Mil
ler, a District broker. The
property was owned by Howard
VeSey, Leesburg, Va. The trans
action was handled by Hollis
Lavery.
The National Automobile
Dealers Association has engaged
A. r. Clas as architect. Con-
struction is expected to start
soon on an eight-story Office
building, which will be the as
sociation's headquarters.
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Cecil Wall, curator and man
ager of Mount Vernon, will
speak at the monthly meeting
Evening star., 1954-05-15

of the Alexandria Arlington
Fairfax Real Estate Board at
1915 pm. Thursday at Hogate's
Arlington House. His subject
will be George Washington
the Real Estate Man."
The third annual dinner of the
Washington Real Estate Board
Women's Council will be held at
the Kenwood Golf and Country
Club at $50 pm. Tuesday, May
Is. Mrs. E. G. Dickinson is chair
man, assisted by Mrs. Martha
Carter, Mrs. Lucille Fisher and
Mrs. Dorothy Bell Hill. Women
employed in real estate offices
and women members Of the
board are eligible to attend.
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Edward A. Ginnetti. program
committee ch airman Of the
Washington Real Estate Board,
is in the midst of plans for the
boards 17th annual stag outing
at Bay Ridge Beach, near Annap-
oils on June 8. The golf tourna-
ment will begin at $3.50 am. un-
der the supervision Of Henry L..
Bouscaren. It will be played on
the links Of the Annapolis Roads
Club nearby.
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c. P. Fletcher, former sales
manager for Fig and McKeever,
and E. j. Costello, previously in
Evening star., 1954-05-15

the lumber and building supply
business, have become associated
in a brokerage and insurance
firm under the name, Fletcher
& Costello. Their Office is at
9419 Georgia avenue, Silver
Spring.
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A six-year target for elimi-
mating violations of city ordi-
nances containing health, safety
and sanitary standards for
housing was set in Chicago this
week by the Build America
Better" Council of the National
Association Of Real Estate
Boards.
Fritz B. Burns, Los Angeles,
who heads the movement, re-
ported 1873 cities now are en-
gagged in this type Of local law
Evening star., 1954-05-15
District Building Permits
Rise in First Third Of 81

Building permits in the Dis
trict during the first four months
Of 1854 were running slightly
ahead of q year ago in dollar
value but declined by $478, ,309
in April under the same month
of 1858.
The four months total for
this year amounted to $40. $780,
Evening star., 1954-05-15

enforcement. NAREB's Council
urges that such enforcement of
city codes on housing standards
be undertaken on. a neighbor-
hood -neighborhood basis.
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The Society of Residential
Appraisers will meet at $3.50 pm.
Monday in the Burlington Hotel
to witness a demonstration ap-
praisal of a single-family dwell
ing.
Arthur A. May, chief Of the
appraisal staff Of the Public
Buildings Service, will present
the demonstration.