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The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
CITY MAY SELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM

The City of Palmer telephone system may become the property of the Matanuska Telephone As sociation if negotiations which are now under way work out.
 Lew Hanks, chairman of the MTA, appeared before the City Council on February g and read a telegram he had received from J. Ko'shaughnesy of the Rural FL ectrification Administration in which he recommended that an offer be made to the City of Pal mer of mot to exceed $10,000 base purchase price plus net capital additions to the system between April 30, 1853 and closing date plus the value of materials and supplies at the closing date''. A copy of a suggested form of sales agreement which includes other minor adjustments to base purchase price, normally provid- ed for in acquisitions by REA bor- towers, was also sent to the City.
 Following considerable discus sion council members announced they would be willing to call for a franchise vote of the people if REA accepts a purchase price of- fer from the city. Mayor Me Kechnie was authorized by coun- cil members to negotiate with MTA for a tentative sales agree ment for the sale of the city tele- phone system.
 A total of $31, ,746.22 has been invested in the present telephone system and it was believed that the tentative price would have to be in that neighborhood. This figure, representing capital in- vestment, was found acceptable by the Matanuska Telephone As sociation and were wired to the REA office in Washington on Wednesday morning. As soon as the tentative agreement is com pleted it too will go into Wash ington for REA consideration.
 According to Parker Lester, chairman of the telephone com mittee, there are 218 telephones now in operation throughout the system.
 Present with Hanks at the meeting were Dan Bell of Eagle River, and Jim McDowell of Gnu giak and Albert Withey, the lat ter two are MTA board members.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
VALLEY PRODUCTS ON STATES9DE MENUS

Produce from the Matanuska Valley will be featured on the menu at two Stateside dinners this month.
 Baked potatoes from the Matanuska Valley will be serv- ed to the many hundred per- sons attending the Portland Chamber of Commerce spon- sored Alaska Day dinner this week, along with Valley-grown carrots.
 Members of the Mayor Pom eroy's Alaska Lifeline Com- mittee will not only be served the Matanuska vegetables but will also be treated with Mat anuska Maid ice cream. There is possibility that in addition to the ice cream, Matanuska Maid milk will also be served
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
New Valley Hospital To Be Dedicated in
 March 6 Ceremonies

Members of the board of direc- tors of the Valley Hospital Asso- citation announced this week that the new Valley Presbyterian Hos pital will be dedicated at cere- monies to be held Saturday after noon, March 6, beginning at 1:30 D m.
 Invitations are being sent out to many of the leaders of the territory and local organizations to attend the ceremonies.
 A committee of the board has been appointed by Ed Smith, president, to complete arrange ments for the dedication. The committee consists of Harlow Hodgson and Rev. Brian Cle- worth.
 As definite plans are made, an- nouncement will be given out, they stated. However, the board urged everyone to make plans to be present at the dedication cere- monies.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
REPUBLICANS NAME COMMITTEE HEADS;
 CONVENTION DELEGATES

Alfred V. Hagen, and Mrs. Ger trude Felzien were elected pre- cinct committeeman and commit teeWoman at the Palmer city pre- cinct Republican caucus held Feb ruary 10 in the Coop club room.
 Delegates to the Republican Convention to be held in Palmer March 19 and 20 were elected as follows: Alfred V. Hagen, M. D. Snodgrass, Mrs. Edith Ross and John Gore. Alternates will be Don Ingalls,, Jack Herman, Robert Pippel, and George Small.
 Monday night, February IS, there will be a Republican club meeting beginning at 8 pm. at the Elks home. The meeting is being called for an election of club officers. All Republicans are invited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

ants combine efforts to eliminate potato surplus.
 Alaskan farmers harvested the largest potato crop ever produc- ed in the territory this past fall. Matanuska Valley growers pro- duced 6,100 tons out of total $500 tons throughout the terri tory. The better-than-average quality of these potatoes finds a ready market in attractive pre- packed bags of U. S. No. l grade.
 Military contracts over the ter ritory call for $500 tons of these potatoes. Military officials this week announced farmers will be paid over one-half million dol lars for their spuds.
 Commissioner of Agriculture Jim Wilson said this week inquir- ies have been coming in from Seward. George Crowthers, pro- duce inspector, has spent time this week in the Panama Valley where 300 ton of a 2,000 ton crop are considered surplus These po- tatoes have been rated as some of the finest grown in the territory. Grocers in the Fairbanks area are cooperating in advertising the To- cally grown potatoes.
 One market in Anchorage sold two and one-half tons of the AL aska-groWn potatoes in one day last week and reported their de- mand as 8l in favor of local po- tatoeS.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
REPUBLICAN, WOMEN TO MEET FEB. Is

There will be an important meeting for all members of the Matanuska Valley Republican club Tuesday afternoon, Febru- ary 16 at the home of Mrs. Don L. Irwin. An election of officers will be held. The meeting will be- gin at 1:30 pm. and all members are urged to attend.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

Dr. Robert Kessler is substitut- ing for Dr, C. C. Bailey this week while Dr. Bailey is vacationing in the States. Next week Dr. F. A. Mcfarland will be on duty and Dr. Kessler expects to return to Palmer for the following week.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

Work has been started on the installation of field lights at the Palmer Airport. The lights will permit night landings when con- pleted and put in operation.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
ALASKAN POTATOES
 MAKING MARKET HIT IN ANCHORAGE AREA

Part of the Valleys bumper po- tato crop is moving through the Anchorage retail market under the campaign to buy Alaskan po- tatoes. The popularity of home grown spuds is proving itself it was reported this week, as An chorage housewives and merch-
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

Special: Word was received this noon in the Palmer office of the Departent of Agriculture from Fort Richardson that the purchasing and contracting of flee at the Alaska General De- pot is calling for bids on U. s. No. l. Size "A potatoes in IS pound bags, either washed or dry-brushed. The bid calls for l5.000 pounds per week for the month of March. All potato producers interested should contact the purchasing officer al the Depot as soon as possible.
Evening star., 1954-01-18
Reg. 2.95 to 3.95
CrenSe-resist0nt
Plain and Nouelty
IMPORTED
PURE
LINEN
1s9 2.

Fresh shipments-ust errived In time for this
specol event! Fashions fovorite for Spring and
Summer-pure linen, tebilized FOR ereoss resist
once! IS vot-dyed color fos solid eolors and over
80 individual novelties 36H" wide.
Evening star., 1954-01-18
Fire on British Tanker
Put Out After SO Flee
By the Associossd Press

BRISTOL, England, Jan. 18
Fire fighting tugs early today
finally quelled a blaze aboard the
British tanker Wave Victor
which forced SO men and a girl
to abandon the ship in the Bris-
tol channel.
The tanker, an 8,000-tonner
owned by the Admiralty, caught
fire in her engine room fuel
tanks just as darkness fell last
night.
After a f1ve-hour battle with
the flames and choking smoke.
the crew and young wife of the
third mate were taken of by
waiting life boats.
The ship was bound from
Swansea, Wales, to the big re-
flnery at Fawley, England. Her
cargo tanks, which hold 10,500
tons, were empty.
Tugs took her in tow this
morning and headed back to
Swansea.
Evening star., 1954-01-18
Newspapers Warned a
Not 10 Relax Despite
Peak in Advertising
BY the Assoeiased Press

CHICAGO, Jan. 18. - News
paper advertising executives to-
day were told that their business
is at a peak level but that they
can't relax in the year ahead.
The advice came from Arthur
A. Porter. vice president Of an
advertising firm, Leo Burnett
Co., Inc, Chicago.
He spoke at the annual meet
ing of the Newspaper Advertising
Executives Association.
In, his speech he assumed that
he was the advertising manager
Of a newspaper and he considered
conditions from that point Of
view.
Gains for IL Years.
He said newspaper circulation
"has never been in a healthier
condition" national advertising
revenue has shown gains for IL
years. and the number and va
riety of advertisers is at an ALL
time peak.
Can relax?" Mr.. Porter
asked rhetorically, and then
cited reasons why he believes
this is no time to ease up.
He said production costs are
high and that THE newspaper
has never been in such a
drastically competitive position
before"
Selling Ideas Suggested.
Mr.. Porter. in a prepared
speech entitled, "If were a gen.
eral advertising manager" Sug-
geSted these selling points for
newspaper advertising:
"I can prove 95 per cent of
the families in my community
pay SIS to $50 a year, year after
year, for my products. This
proves the respect and authority
my medium commands.
IT can prove that the COM
modify I sell-news-iS an es-
sential, vital ingredient in the
success of any product-new or
old.
81 can prove that no better
place exists for combining the
basic message of the national
advertiser and the specific buy
it here today appeal Of the local
dealer"
Voluntary leadership.
Mr.. Porter said the newspaper
offers a specific local market, /
gives the national advertiser a
higher percentage Of exposure
than any other medium,"G and
provides the local advertiser with
deliberate, voluntary reader
ship"
1.-The newspaper and the Sears
Roebuck catalog have much in
common" he said. 'They are
both sought out and deliberately
consulted, particularly by women.
for items to buy"
Mr.. Porter raised a rhetorical
question about the possibility Of
relating news or staff writer's to
advertising-somethingl like the |
link between performer and ad-
vertiser on radio or TV.
Maybe a food ad would run
once a week and the food editors
picture could be worked into the
ad with a personal recommended
tions to the reader" he said.
IF the advertisers sponsor
fights and football games on
television, why doesn't it make
sense for them to sponsor the
baseball or football results in
the newSpaper?"
Evening star., 1954-01-18

ADVERTISEMENT.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26
Belona

Student Minister Robert Simp-
son conducted the service at
Providence Church on Sunday, at
II a.. m. There was quite q large
congregation present to enjoy
the sacred message even though
the rain was pouring down.
The Womans Auxiliary of En-
manuel P. f. Church met With
Mrs. Carlos Loop at the Rectory
On Wednesday, at $50 p. m. The
attendance was good and the
meeting most interesting Re-
reshments were enjoyed by all
present.
The Wednesday evening prayer
meeting will be held III the home
of Mrs H. H. Dobbins, at 1880
p. m
Once more. please remember
that the world day Of prayer pro-
gram will be observed at May
Memorial Church on March 5, at
8 y. m. All denominations are in
vited to attend.
The Women Of the Church Of
Providence will meet with those
of Genito Church. on Thursday.
at 7;30 p. m.
The many friends of A Tom
Anderson will be distressed to
learn that he died at his home in
St. Petersburg Fla, and was
buried there on March 20. He
has relatives and friends in Pow
hatan Co. and other counties in
Virginia who mourn his passing
Mrs. Mary Mcdonald. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. w. White and children
of King William, attended the
service at Providence on Sunday
and visited with old friends after
wards. They were dinner guests
Of Misses Nan and Grace Blan-
ton.
Miss Ann Webb spent Saturday
in Richmond.
I he Presbyterian Manse is
nearing completion, and is very
attractive in appearance II vii
be nice to have the Minister Inv
ing in the community He anc
his family viii receive a warn
welcome.
Providence Church sunday
School received quite an honor
recently when the Presbyter1
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26
POWh atan

Mr. ana Mrs J r. Zarta;an. OF
Norfolk, spent last week with with
M. and Mrs c. Fl hartman here
G, x Wright Jr who is with
the U S. Army in Georgla, spent
ahe week end al nome He was ac-
comra ned by d Buddy from
New York
Mise Mary Anne Settle. Of VIII
liansbuug, recently visited h er
home here
Oliver Meyer is reported to be
fast improving in a Richmond
Hospital. n d hopes to return
homo soon.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

Mrs. Alyerta Scruggs, at Rice.
Saturday night. Mr.. and Mrs
Melvin Scruggs were visitors in
the same home on Thursday
night. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Scruggs
and family visited his mother,
Mrs. Alverta Scluggs. at Rice.
Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Tharpe
spent Saturday in South Boston
with his father, who is a patient
IN the hospital there,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Scruegs,
Gloria Jane and Slower Scruggs
visited the B w Bailey family
Tuesday night
Mr.. and Mrs Sinclair Scruggs
of Rice, visited n the billiard
Scruggs home Tuesday night
Mr.. and Mrs. H f. Hickman
and family spent Saturday with
Mr. and Mrs. Don Spencer near
Falmville
Mrs. H G Hickman and heI
nephew, Buster ThaIpe We're
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

Mn ana Mrs j P. Fuller spent
the week END il South West Viz
sinia,
Miss Patsy Fuller was a week
end guest OF Miss Alma Brown, at
BalIsville.
l67 Pefs as attended Sunday
Sshool at May Memorial, Sunday.
in spite Of the heavy rain. A
large crowd was on hand for the
regular preaching service also.
CONGRATULATIONS to sheriff
Simpson. Trooper Arlington and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

presented them with a banner for
contributing more per capita than
any ether Sunday School in The
East Hanover Presbytery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard WalthRll
Of Richmond, were guests Of Mrs
B. E. Walthall during the holiday
George Hubbard. Of Richmond
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Hub
bard on Saturday. On Monday
Clyde Hubbard, and Mrs. George
Hubbard also of Richmond were
guests in the same home.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26
BurkeyiIle. RID

Nh. and NJ his. billiard scruggs
and family visited Nh and Mrs.
Herbert Morris. Monday night.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

Retailers opinions are mixed OF
1854 business outlook.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

New railroad freight rate rlsl
hinges on wage talks.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-02-26

billiard Scrugg's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Tharpe
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. G Hickman
visited Winston Thalpe in South
Boston Community Hospital Wed
nasday night.
Visit In Roanoke
MI. and Mrs. Melvin Scruggs
spent Friday in Roanoke with
their aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs c. NJ. Simpson
MI. and Mrs billiard Scruggs
and family visited his mother
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05

ties. The legislature decided how
much money should be allowed for
meals for prisoners and Mrs. Bid
we'll, now assisted by help, plans
and prepares typical, low-cost
menus.
The speaker enlivened her talk
with many anecdotes and stories of
human interest and in conclusion
showed samples of forms used by
the sheriff: sale of chattel proper
ty; deeds for lands sold at sher-
ifs sale; numerous summons, ci-
tations and subpoenas; land ap-
praisement; inventory and ap-
praisement; order of delivery of
personal property and several
other precisely worded documents.
Preceding the program, Celia
Bidwell, who has inherited her
mothers pianistic talent, played
"Sonatina" by Clement an d
"Whirlagig" by Stevens.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess to the men,
bers and guests, Mrs. Cameron
Green and Miss Dorothy Street, as
an end to a pleasant and informa-
tive evening.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05

The London Delphian Society
met at the home of Mrs, Rofla D.
Webster, West Jefferson Road, on
Monday night.
The program of the evening was
presented by Mrs. Harold Bidwell,
who spoke on a topic of interest
and concern to all local citizens,
THE Duties of the Sheriff's Of
fice."
She gave an informal account of
the day-by-day activities and rou-
tine performances comprising the
work of this important position,
disclosing a wide range of tasks
and assignments calling for tact in
dealing with individuals concerned
and strict attention to the business
at hand.
Mrs. Bidwell mentioned the var
ious agencies with which they had
contact and the occasional trips
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
"Operations Sheriff" Recounted
Blu Mrs. Bidwell For Delphians

made in the performance of duty.
In a generalized way, she spoke of
the running account books used In
daily transactions, and the fact
that $15O,00O had passed through
their hands in 1853. Financial sta
tistics and appropriations, legal
matters and collaboration with
other county officials were also
discussed, as well as how people
were chosen for jury service.
In more detail she told Of the
Jail where men and women and
juvenile delinquents, a growing
problem, are incarcerated for in
fractions of the law for different
offenses from thefts and burglaries
to murder. Medical care is given to
all inmates in need of treatment
The physical operation of the in
stitution was described and the
manual labor performed by trus-
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
Sedlia WSCS
London Guests

The Woman's Society of the
Methodist Church, entertained the
women of the society of the Sc
dalia Church at a desert luncheon
at the London church at one
o'clock Monday.
The program included, devotion
ais by Mrs. Thomas Sisterhen;
music by Miss Erma Pringle, Mrs.
Norman Jones and Mrs. Harold S.
Welsh; talk, who are the Guilty"
by Mrs. w. V. Nichols.
Attending from Sedalia were:
Mrs. Iva Thomas, Mrs. Neva Beat
ty, Mrs. Halle Miller, Miss Cleta
Shepherd, Mrs. Martha Stoughton,
Mrs. Lille Tope, Mrs. Rachel Ed
wards, Mrs. Mary Hankins, Mrs.
Mary Ellen Davey, Mrs. Mildred
Tarbill, Mrs. Dorothy Heath, Mrs.
Jewel Robson and Mrs. Alice
Davey.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05

appointed than ever before and executed
in dazzling array of gorgeous new fabrics
and feathers.
And, what is even more remarkable, this
wonderful new Cadillac is as thrilling to drive
as it is to see!
A great new 230-horsepower engine has
added new power and responsiveness. A
vastly improved Hydra-M Matte Drive provides
even greater smoothness and f1exibihty.
Advanced Cadillac Power Steering, now
standard equipment on every model. brings
with it a whole new concept of steering and
handling ease. And new Cadillac Power
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
Catholic Ladies
Meet uesddy

The Catholic Ladies of Columbia
had the monthly meeting Tuesday
night at the K of c Hall.
Mrs. Kenneth Bardon, newly in
stalled president, presided at the
business session.
The social hour, spent playing
cards, resulted in score awards for
Mrs. Ed Loney and Mrs. Lee Fore
man, euchre; Miss Jean Sparling,
canasta; Mrs. Marie Sullivan,
bridge; Mrs. Alfred Langen and
Mrs. Catherine Kaveney door priz-
eS.
This party was arranged by
Mrs. Henry Coleman, chairman,
Mrs. William Powers, Mrs. Fran
els Sullivan, Mrs. Catherine Nor
rissey, Mrs. Charles Buehler and
Mrs. Eldon Brock.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
Granddaughter OF Charles Steers
Ariues On 5Oth Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stoer of
Williamsport, celebrated their gol-
den wedding anniversary on Sun
day, January II, at their home in
Monroe township, Pickaway Coun-
ty.
An informal reception was given
in their honor, for members of the
immediate family. The table GEN.
terpiece was of golden jonquils
flanked with golden candles. Yel-
low roses graced the other rooms
of the home.
Mrs. Stoer is the former Mary
w. Justus, daughter of Harriet and
Joshua Justus, formerly of Lon
don. Mr.. Stoer is the son of Sarah
and Michael Stoer formerly of
Circleville. The couple were mar
ried January 18, 1904 in Mt. Ster-
ling by the Reverend David Mann.
They are the parents of eight
children, David Stoer. of Williams
port; Mary Louise Lewis, Byron
Stoer and Kenneth Stoer of Mt,
Sterling; Loring Stoer of Derby;
Bernardine Caudy. Troy; Mildred
Frederick of Tucson, Arizona, and
Curtis Stoer, deceased.
Mr.. Stoer has been a farmer in
Pickaway County all his life and
still operates their 90 acre farm in
Monroe township, where they re-
side.
They have % grandchildren. The
newest granddaughter, Vicki Lynn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth
Stoer, was born on their 50th an
niversary.
They are affiliated with the
Methodist Church at Pherson, and
the Lutheran Church at Lick Run,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
Geo. Dorm Family Commemorates His
Goth Birthday With Gift To Church

The beautiful new Presbyterian
Church in Sedalia; has additional
cause to remember one of its FL
aers by reason of the thoughtful
ness of members of his family.
On Saturday, January 30, the
eightieth birthday of George Dorm
of Sedalia, one of Madison county's
most highly respected citizens, his
family presented to the church a
handsome brass fireside set to ad-
oTn the fireplace in the attractive
meeting room of the edifice. A
brass plaque over the fireplace
bears an inscription commemorate
ing the occasion of the presenta-
tion of the gift.
THE ceremony was part OF the
celebration at the birthday dinner
given in Mr.. Dorn's honor, forty
guests gathering around the festal
board In the church dining-room.
Here were decorations of flow
eTs, that, along with other gifts
had been sent to Mr.. Dorm out of
respect for his position of respon-
sihiIity and Difference for his in
tegrity in the many years he has
served the community where he
has spent his entire life.
On February II, 1853. there was
another great celebration in Sc
dalia with the same principal as
its honor guest. On that date a
banquet that was widely attended
was given to commemorate Mr.,
Dorn's so years of service as presi-
dent of the Farmers Bank of Sc
aaiia.
+ Among the special. guests who
were with Mr.. Dorm and Mrs. Dorm
for Saturdays gala occasion, were
his daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Mar
tin and Mr.. Martin, who came
from their home in Maryville
Tenn, his other daughter, Mrs. J
G, Kile and DR.. Kile of West JEFF
ierson and his daughter-in-law
Mrs. r. H. Dorm, of Columbus
There are II grandchildren and Is
greatgrandchildren in the family
many of whom were present fol
the eightieth anniversary party.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
Stevie Bell Honored
At Movie Party And
Supper On Birthday

The tenth birthday Saturday of
Master Stephen Bell, son of Judge
and Mrs. James F. Bell, Richmond
Avenue, called for a special cele-
bration which started with a movie
party that was followed by supper
and fun" at the Bells.
Guests were, Jimmy Kidwell,
Tommy Daniels, Mike Brandenber-
ger, Jamie McShane, Billy Young
and Charles Alder.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05
Society, Social Events And News OF The Clubs

Prizes for games enjoyed by the
children before Michael opened his
gifts and refreshments were serv-
ed, went to Sheryl and Garry Cor
dell.
Guests included, Barry, Sheryl,
Diana, Billie 10 and Karen Cor
dell of Urbana; Jerry Cordell, Me-
chanicsburg; Carolyn Wagner, r.
win, Michael and his sister, Vicki
Wagner.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-02-05

Flat" The rest of her repertoire
included, "Marche Militaire," Sch
ubert; Spanish Dance" Granados,
a favorite with Jose Iturbi, fam
Gus pianist, and Air de Ballet" by
Chaminade.
For her part in the program of
the afternoon, Mrs. Joel Cutler
gave a review of "The Corner
Store" by Albert Idell, a chrono-
logical tale of the Jones family,
scene laid in Philadelphia, a story
of drama, excitement and romance,
told with warmth and humor.