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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-06
%
. Samples and
Reductions from Stock
= Wool Jerseys! NyIon
Tricots
. coeltfoil BIouses and
DressnGksr Styles
= Evening Blousss

! - i /. 4 2 Z 4
Terrific buyl Exciting saw
ingsl Famous make samples
and reductions on specta-
cular blouses to wear every
hour Of the day or night. All
extensively detailed fur
trims, faggoting, brilliant
sparkles. tucking. Colors to
please All In sizes 81 TO 81
and 81 to 50 in the group.
Better BIoHses. srd Floor,
Washington: Street Floor. Silref
Spring end PARKtngton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-06

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Washington;
Evening star., 1955-04-24
Beauty And the Buses
ndnuedF Preceding
Continued From Preceding Pose

during Christmas holidays and another
during summer vacation.
The women often are called on to dis
play cool nerves-Such as the time Mrs.
Ruby Thompson Of Herndon had to
maintain order when little girl shieked
she had seen mouse crawl into the bus
heater Once Mrs. Smith had to back
the 34-foot vehicle a mile when back
road bridge was washed out by a storm
And the f1rst-aid kits on board get plenty
of use as the mothers are forever dabbing
and patching bruised knees and elbows.
Most of the women are between 80
and 40-and very attractive. according to
the actions of some of their young pas
sengers. One wide-eyed first grader kept
driving to the end of the line with Mrs
Dorothy B. Harris of Virginia Hills.
When she asked why, he answered blush
ingly: You're my sweetheart"
When Mrs. Byles had a substitute
driver one day, an anxious mother called
and asked: You aren't quitting, are you?
My child refuses to go to school if you do"
Mrs. Byles who uses Jessie James as
her modelling name because the kid pas
sengers call her that. sums up the feeling
Of the other drivers when she says:
If / feel like an old crouch in the
morning and then get with those happy
kids. it makes me want to laugh. Being
with them. you just can't get old!'
Evening star., 1955-04-24

parents feel their own youngsters are in
capable drivers hands, says William H.
Ebhardt transportation supervisor of
Fairfax County schools.
How does the fairer sex compare to
the men at the wheel?
"The ladies are better drivers" Mr..
Ebhardt insists. They're more cautious.
careful and courteous and learn more
quickly. Unlike some men. women pat
tern their bus-driving habits after what
we've taught them. They never take
chances" (They average about $500
miles during a school year,
Before they take the States written
bus driver examination. Mr.. Ebhardt puts
them through an eight-mile obstacle
course" of zig-zag roads with steep hills,
hairpin curves and narrow bridges.
The county hired its first woman bus
operator in 1943 because of the wartime
man shortage And No. l. Mrs. Margaret
E. Smith, sets an excellent example for
all drivers. During her II years and some
Ill 900 miles of hauling youngsters in
the Vienna a-McLean-Dunn Loring- Merrie-
field area. she says. she has never had
SO much as a scraped fender"
If they have baby? They have sub
stitute drivers-or. If they're like Mrs.
Smith. they give birth when schools are
closed. She didn't miss a driving day
when one of her youngsters was born
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Paints

45-s.sS Gallon Outside White
House Paint $50 gal.
35--6.lo Gallon Floor and Deck
Enamel for inside or outside
use, warm or battleship grey,
SIS gal.
$3.50 to S.4S Gallon As
sorted Paints, damaged cans
and discontinued colors,
1.99 gal.
15--6.50 Gallon Waterproof
Spar Varnish ---.---- ESQ gal.
$3.50 Gallon Washable Flat
White Wall Paint, can be
tinted ---------.3.69 gal.
l5-s4 Pure Chinese Bristle
Brushes, 2-inch size 2.79 "a.
SIS Chine Bristle Wall Paint
Brushes, 3is-inch width,
400 ca.
20--4.S0 Gallon BattIeship
Grey Porch and Deck Paint
2.6s gal.
7th Floor, Washington onlyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Ussdei.aceas..
Socks

175-l.ss Skating Socks, wool,
9-11 ----- ------- LES
seO-ssc Anklets, cottons, sizes
So ------- 1oc
200-79c S-t-r-e-t-c-h Socks,
nylon, NIL - 39c
60-S1 Boys S-t-r-e-t-c-h
Socks, nylon argyles. broken
sizes .------2 pr. 81
150-2.25 Sleepers, cotton knit,
"a 159 ca; ass
$3.50 Sleepers. cotton knit,
"a ~. $4,000. 59 ca; 2/$3
50-1.99 Slips, cotton, TERED
skirt, ALA. - ----- --1.3S
IO0-79c Pants, nylon, broken
sizes ---.5 Soc e.; 2/S1
l8-3.99 Girls' Robes, nylon,
6-S $3.50 2.S8
1914 Slips, nylon, sizes S1s-
l4h -----------------. 2.99
Washington Store OHlyi
304.99 Sub-Teen Petticoats,
nylon horsehair. 10-14 SIS
20O-1.s9 Sub-Teen Slips, cot
ton, 10-i4 - --1.59 ea.; ass
End Floor, Washington q
Silpey Spring. 3rd FL.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Blankets and
Comforts

3-l2.95 Wine Rayon Taffeta
D0wn-Filled Comforts 4.99
So II PERI. 4.95 Rayon- Nylon
72x90- In. Blankets -l.99
3-l6.95 King Size Rayon-
Nylon 90x10S-In. Blankets,
soiled -.-.-4-.---- - S.96
8-3.99 Cotton Blankets, JAG
guard print, 72xS4 In Q for SIS
7-1l.95 Pepperell "Caress"
B0x90 Inch Rayon-Nylon Blan-
kets, yellow only sos
25--l7.95 All-Wool 81. Mary's
Blankets, twin size 1885
12-1g.95 AlI.WooI ST. Mary's
Blankets. double size 1885
6--ll.95 to 1895 AIl-Wool
Blankets, soiled 8.s8
sth Floor. Washington onlyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

so-2.25 to SIS italian Ware
Flower Pots, Cassefoles, Di-
vided Relishes, Salad Plates
and Ashtrays with black
rooster design on white.
99c to $50
ASSES to SOS Single and
Double Natural Cane Breda
Baskets ------.. l.s9 to 2.4s
50-1.sS Imported Perfume
Bottles and Powder Jars in
crystal and amber glass 80
$3.50 Imported Punch Cups.
over size --------..9 9c
70 Pairs s.s5 Imported Cut
Glass Salt and Peppers l.ss
50--1.s5 Imported Bureau
Metal Trays In blue or pink.
7so
18th Floor, Washington onlyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Luggage

Al Prices plus tar
2 orig. $50 Ginger Top Grain
Cowhide Brief Bags - Else
orig. 52.50 Lido suntan Cow
hide One Suiter Ass
l orig. $3.50 Suntan Amelia
Earhart Mans Companion,
Ss.ss
orig. 1850 Rawhide Lady's
Vanity --- s-s SIS
4 orig. 1896 "a" and rs" COL
lapsible Canvas Pullmans, s.99
= orig. $3.50 Ladies' II" Ward
robe Cases --3------- 1885
8 orig. so 2S" and 70" Pull
mans u 49, ------- -11.SS
3 orig. 1850 Kossler's n" and
"a" Weekenders 1855
10 orig. 17.so ~ Train Case
and ls~ Oyernightefs :, 1855
8 erig. 22.so lS and 10" vani-
ties or Fitted Cases ----I5.sS
Street Floor. Washington Only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

4s7-Sl Handmade Ecru Linen
Napkins --- 2 for 81
1s2--49c TO Tsc Assorted Din
ner Napkins, colors- - for 81
202--39c and $50 Straw Place
Mats ---.---------. loo
else Disc. Pattern Rayon.
Cotton Xmas Cloths, 52x52 In.
l.s9
39-4.99 Disc. Patterns Rayon.
Cotton Xmas Cloths, 52x70 in.
2.sS
elise Disc. Patterns Rayon.
Cotton Xmas Cloths, 60x9O In.
4 II PERI. 17.95 Orion Lace
Dinner Cloths, 70xs0 in.- 9.98
16-1.99 Large-Size Embroi-
dered Hot Roll Covers 81
39--S1 Appliqued Linen Guest
Towels, assorted colors, 2 for 81
So II PERI. 2.ss to 3.s9 Mis-
prints Of 52x52 In. Rayon-and-
Cotton Luncheon Cloths. l.99
SO II PERI. Misprints Of 52x7o
In. Rayon-and- Cotton Dinette
CIotns 49, ---------- -. @'So
4O--14.9s Cotton 9-Pc. CUT
work Dinner Sets, 63x88 cloth,
3 napkins -.--- $50
7-39.95 Hand Embroidered s.
Pc. Linen Dinner Sets, 63x8B
cloth. 8 napkins : SIS
9l--9.9s Imported Rayon-and-
Cotton Damask 64xSl In.
Cloths $50
1l1--12.99 Imported Rayon-
and Cotton Damask 64x104 I'm.
Cloths ------- $50
2a--l2.95 Hand-Hemmed e-Pc.
Rayon-and- Cotton Damask g.
Pc. Sets $50
6--6.sS Belgian Rayon-a nd-
Cotton Damask 6-Pc. Sets So
3--9.9S Belgian Rayon-and-
Cotton Damask 7-Pc. Sets -
3-19.95 Ecru Cotton 5-Pc.
Sets, 54x54-in. cloth, 4 nap
ktnS ----- S.
9--9.95 Ivory Rayon 7Ox9O.
In. Plymouth Lace Cloths,
4.99
23-1.99 Rolls Of Plastic
Scarving, SO and 45 In. long,
roll ---.--- --.----- S9c
l7-If PERI. 2.99 Printed
Linen Tea Cloths - 81
61--49c Rayon and Cotton
Place Mats in asst. colors,
10c
13-2.99 Woven Cotton 8-Pc.
Place Mat Sets ~- 1893
17--1O.99 Richelleu Cotton
Cutwork 7-Pc. Sets 500
4-7.9e Richelieu Cotton
Cutwork 5-Pc. Tea Sets, $3.50
Eancv I,inens-.sfh vi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Stationery


loo-si Ban Point Pens. Flo
Ball retractible Sec e.; 2/sl
$50 -2.ss Hostess Tables, q
way, tangerine Sc
800 81 Miniature Pictures, re-
productions Of famous works,
$50
12-l2.5o Bridge Playing
Cards, leather case $50
Street Floor, Washington,
Silver Spring and PARKin0ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Shades and
blinds

Io-12s 70 SIS Bamboo Ora
peries and Roll Ups Soc to 81
100 II Peri. l.59 70 $50 Win
dow Shades, as Is 81
iOo-1.69 "Kirko" Universe
Rods, ~ 10 - In. --4.-- 81
30-2.39 sKirkos Traverse
Rods, % to 96 In. ---.--.- 1.99
so--3.39 aKirko" Traverse
Rods, 90 to 40 in 1890 29s
Shade Shop--6th Floor.
Washington OaIyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
TOsceI and Bath
Accessories

5so-If Peri. 2Sc 10 Soc Fa-
nous Make wash Cloths,
5 for 81
$3.50 Heavy Shay Rugs, cote
ton, 27x48 In. ------~---. $50
l2e-If Peri. 79c Martex a
Cannon Face Towels, solid
colofS TOT u
I75-S9c Nyion- Dacrons Sel-
wedge Cannon Face Towels,
500
75-n PERI. l.69 hIartex
Luxor" Face Towels . for 81
6-l.s9 viscose Rsyon Rugs.
27x48 In, Ayacodo only 81
3o0-1.ss Riddle Name Towels
broken selection ---.-4---- 800
2oo--ssc Kiddie wash Cloths.
go
elise Remnants Cotton q
Rayon Carpeting, 24x36 In, 81
5th Floor. Wabshington onlyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Misses, Petite, Women!
7o.o8-s110
BETTER COATS
500

couturier eoots from top mukersl
. Fashion famous luxury wooIens!
. Every wonted style and color!
Save $40 to $50 on beautiful new winter coats In
sumptuous woolens by top mills: Forstmann,
Stroock Worumbo, Hockanum, Anglo. Every coat
hand detailed, many hand-taiored. Skinned
down styles. fitted moderately full and classic
styles Sizes 8-i8, 1412-22h.
srd Floor, Washington; End Floor Siluer Spring
and PARKinoton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Fashion,
AccesSOries

2oo-Sl Knee High Socks, cot
ton arsyles, S-il---s-3 $50
oo-veIvets. satins ------.2
COO ssc-l.ss Women's Hose,
nylon 8. M. L. lengths. 8ik-
liz in the group. 2 prs- Tor 81
2s--sl-s5 Women's Wallets,
plastics. feathers. initiated
wrong, "as Is Il off
5i--s5 Women's Wallets, "as
is' ----.-------.2.79
7-7.se Mems Wallets. alliga-
tor leather -.----------- 3.s9
I2-sls-s25 Handbags, lucites.
piastics -------1------ $50
sS-7.s5-1O.s5 Handbsga
leather SIS
ils-ss-s.s5 Belts. leather.
l.ss
all prices psus Ies tar
Street Floor. Washington Only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Tots, Wear.

600--l.s9 Tot Boys, and Girls
Sport Shirts, cotton flannel,
sizes SEX -- 81
6OO-2.99-3.99 Tot Boys
Sweaters. nylon. sizes Sex.
l.99
End Floor. Washington Onlyl
aoo-z.ss Skirts, cotton cordu-
roy, Sex -----.--------.I. 99
300--l.99 Blouses, nylon, dainty
trims, 3-6x -------------.L 38
End f.. Washington d SIuer
Spring; Ord H., PARKington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Curtains and
Ds.ss1Deries

II Pairs 7.ss Ruffled OFgandy
Curtains -.--------f.9s pr.
10 Pairs 9.ss Cameo Ruffled
Shirback Curtains ----l.99 pr.
10 Pairs s.sS Tailored Fishnets
Curtains ,------.-.-9 sec pr.
40 Pairs s.ss Ruffled Em-
broidered Nylon Curtains, 90
inches long .-.-.- $50 pr.
II Pairs 7.9s RuffIed Cotton
Pindot Marquisette, "a, 70 and
90 inch lengths i.99 pr.
5 Pairs $50 Rufiled Rayon
Marquisette. 81 or 1888 inches
wide per pair. 90 inches long.
1.99 pr.
20 Pairs S.98 Flowered Ruffled
Organdy, 90 and "a inches
long 500 pr.
90 Pairs 7.ss Ruffled FibergIas
Curtains -------------.3.99 pr.
Q Pairs 4.98 Tailored Rayon
Curtains ----------- :. 1.99 pr.
9th Floor. Washington onlvi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Spreads
, Aoe rhsus, pillo,r

37-4.9S Chintz Pillow
ShAI1s .------.-- III
2S--l0.ss Floral Chintz
Bedspreads ----------T
S-1.99 Plisse Pillow
Shalns, as is l0c
s---s.9S Chronsptin Ace
tate Pillow Shams, as
Is 81
6-7.ss Chintz Vanity
Skirts ------------- IS
265.98 As scr I Q d
Chromspun Acetate
Dust Ruffles -------. So
16--14.98 Nylon Seer
sucker Spreads ------$7
Il--l2.98 Assorted
Chrosnspun Acetate
spreads, as is $500. S.
3-12.98 Rayon Satin
Bedspreads ---.-----$3
6-4.98 Chromspun Ace
tate Valances, rs II 81
9AQ On nenfrn nfaxt
Ruffles ---.--.$3
7-7.9s Chromspun Ace
tate Striped Dust Ruff
Ties ----@- %
6-3.9s Denim Pillow
Shams --.-- soc
l1-9.98 Denim 90-in.
Draperies -. - : So
s prs.--4.9S Denim Cafe
Curtains -----.--.--.Sl
1888 Denim Cover
lettes ---.-----------$S
20 pr. l2.98 Rayon Satin
9O-in. Draperies, Is Is rs
9Th Floor. Washington
OnIyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

I2--i4.ss-2s.9s wedding Wells,
crowns, tiaras and Juliet caps
in nyion tuile 80 Sf2
3rd Floor, Washington !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Junior Dresses


1Oo-S.ss-1O.ss Budget Dresses,
classic and dressy In rayon
taffeta and menswear: 1920,
l4ts-24Is in the group SIS
3rd FL, Mezsantne,
Washington; 2nd r., Silper
Spring q PARKington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Hosiery

800 $3.50 Gloves, rayon vel
vets. satins. broken Sizes 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
S,sb-Teess Weas.

$500 Skirts, cotton: broken
sizes -- -@---- -2.68
20--2.99 Pedal Pushers, cotton;
broken sizes -------4----- 81
25-5.99 Swim Suits, cottons.
rayon lastex; broken sizes. 1888
End Floor, Washington Only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Rows, Weas.

40 v.urv Mems Suits,
-z9SS 1oens -. 90 40
rayon ana ace's0e' s' - 81
$1,000 -,
e-26.sS-zs.sS nusns n aa -,,;,,e
BOYS c9i's' fason e sic
Y, y, 10. y..-, sro-tcosts.
-SSs e: Do's 80 e1e-Io
reyon coruulos' SAA *
- 49,. sr;ts
W-4a 1ouns 80. 100 in
Woo "oaeVe'' ~ % 90
soo-1.ss Boys Water-Repel-
linenlook rayon, sss-7K lsc
1-L6S roiO snii's' eo'. 1os
sizes TO- 0--,-.,- 80
iS-..SS n4ys e.
TON pLOanclo.a, 49, ~. -
-1.s9 Boys E.on aa 49, wo =
Ilannels' rayoh saoai "a.
NJ, L -.------ 1,1.,.. 60
I5-Sl Dasy Crocke" 9 49,
Ties --------.., .--.-.,--.. So. -
10-sA D@ss ~ -.
Hats
5O-@.SS noys snn co..o a.
Tanners. o-zV u eI0up 80
7l Davy CrocAe" S. -
cotton KHAKI . = ---s 1VC
4So-x.zS-z.oS Jeans cotto .
KHAKI, 6-l1, ea. l.IS' = DE. o.0s
65-S.S9-499 u. BoyS siacks,
rayon, 4-l2 ------------L SS
49, Floor wosh;noton onlu
$50
h. Rnh WDSvas
!. a. 60. p.r... cot.on
p e a. i Ss,aS.. cotton v,, d;ss
So ------- SOC
25-3.99 Pajamas, summer cot
tons. 1915 --1.88
I75-2,99.5.9s Shorts, cotton
fabrics: broken sizes 39c
I25-I.99-5.99 Blouses, cottons,
10-1s 69c
1879 and $50 skirts, cot
ton corduroys, woods, cotton
sari prints; broken sizes SIS
50-3.s9 Blouses, cottons, To-
"a . HQ
2O0-S1 yewelry, metal, simu-
lated pearls -----2 for 81
W-Is.ss-zS.ss I = ~ "e
coesoiiS' iiy'ons' . 90 ,..e
80. -. 100 ~ 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
WO,,,en's Shoes

WOsssell'S Shoes
~ prs.--1z.95 Famous Wedges
Of leather. Avocado. red OF
beige; ankle strap or halter:
AZ 10 10 In narrow and n1e-
dunn. ---.--4- $50
3rd Floor. Washington Only
Misses
SpOrtSaCeO1.
50-12.99 1907 Cashmere Pull
ons; cOl0rs; $40 SIS
130-16.99 1000 Cashmere
Cardigans; colors; 34-40 l2.88
Ord Floor. Washington Only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

So-l4.ss-I7.ss Misses Dresses
In late season cotton and
rayon crepe; 1920 In group.
72--12.98-l7.9s Casual Dresses,
cotton knit suit dresses. cotton
corduroy jumpers, rayon CAB
ardine classics: 1920 -
3rd Floor, Washington
Junior. Dresses
lS-22.ss-2s.ss Fan Dresses In
velyets. winter cottons. tbs
In group ------------- sl4
Ord Floor. Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
Infants
Furniture

6-34.99 Hardwood Double
Drop Side Cribs, plastic rails,
4 position spring 80 1899
6-14.99 Thayer Folding Car
riages ..-- - 7.99
12-l7.99 Abbott aStepfold"
Play Yards, play beads = 1889
9--13.99 Child's Modern Styled
Chair with black iron legs,
sturdy plastic seat and back,
7.99
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

. GlomouF sheeFs for dFess-up!
: Famous name. priced down.
. Color eued TO your costume!

wonderful opportunity to stock up on all the
dressy stockings you need for the holiday season.
Beautiful clear sheers with leg -flattering dark
seams. Color-cued to costumes in black, blue, or
brown Sizes 8Iz to H.
Hosferv-StTeet Floor, Washington. Siluer Spring
and PARKfngton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
budget Coats

ID - SS.B6-oJ.Sb NNiu-Season
Coats, wool tweeds. pastels;
1913. l41s PAN in group.
1890
3rd Floor, Mezzdnine. Wash
tnoton: End Floor. SilUey
Spring & PARKington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27
DAYTIME
DRESSES
Originally $50. now
Z for 81
Originally 8 80. now
Z for s.

Misses and women's
daytime dresses in dark
tone cottons and prints.
some lace-trimmed. Also
rayon Bemberg sheers,
cotton sheefs and mo-
! iron Dacron Dupont
fiber)s Group Of Its;
broken sizes.
Ord Floor. Warrington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

SIi1IcOUer and
Drapery Fabrics
5000 Yards 1.4s to loss Yard
Cotton Ssilcloths. Barkcioths
and Novelty Weayes; ! to 8
yard lengths in solids and
prints ---------74c TO SO I'd.
6th Floor. Washis0tos onlyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-27

Street Floor. Washington Only
The frontiersman., 1955-09-01
FAIR OPENS SATURDAY FOR 3-DAY EVENT
PROGRAM
 SAIlIRDAY SEPTEMBER 2-EAMlI Y DAY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - FAMILY DAY 1900 Official opening 12:OO Bicycle relay race 12:3O Children activities on the Fairgrounds 1245 Greese Pole 12:45 Creased pig
 100 Hog calling contest
 1:3O Dovy and Daisy Crockett Parade 200 Civilian Defense ieeP bumper drill 3:3O Junior Rodeo 3:3O Horse racing 1000 Coronation BoI- Jook OToors orchestra l2OO Browning of Queen and Grand March SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER ALARMED SERVICES DA> 1000 Official opening l:3O Dog Obedience Club, Mrs. Broum President 200 Parade of Transportation 3:30 Junior Rodeo 3:30 Horse racing 8:3O Fireworks 1000 Closing time 8sO Sunday night the fireworks will be pOs poned until 7:30 Monday night.
 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5- LABOR DAY 1000 Official opening 12:3O Central Lobor Council @4 NC: Victor E. Pooi
 Speaker: Wm g. Cruthers
 Broodcosting: George Meony, President A.F.L. 200 Copper River Indians 3:30 Junior Rodeo 3:3O Horse rocine 500 Ausko Fried Flyer CIub-modeI oirpIones 7:3O Drawing for prizes 800 Close of Fair
The frontiersman., 1955-09-01
Alaska Agriculture History Shows
 Big Advancemenis
By Jim Wilson Territorial Commissioners of Agriculture

The history of agriculture in the Matanuska Valley starting from 1900 when only a few home gardens were to be found, until now, 55 years later when rail- road cars and huge seni-trailers bulging with all manner of pro- duce roll to market, is story in which all the participants can take pride. Many of those who were prominent in the early de- velopment are still among us and no doubt feel that the intending days of back-breaking labor have not been without reward.
 Like most success stories this one too has not been without its bad moments. Ups and downs in business activity, lack of organ ized markets, shipping tie-ups, plant pests, and a host of other troubles have strewn the path with obstacles over which some stumbled, some turned back.
 By 1914 about 500 acres were under cultivation in the entire area. This year crops will be talk en from 10000 acres. Instead of a handful of farmers they num- Der in the hundreds. Production from Alaska's farms has retail value of approximately five mil lion dollars and an additional two million dollars worth of manu- factured products come from the modern dairy plants throughout Alaska.
 I have often had visitors to the Territory marvel at the mod ern equipment and up to date practices being used by our farm CTS. I suppose it would seem we are so far removed from major farming areas that it should take years for improvements to trickle through to the notice of our peo- pie.
 Alaskan farmers, aided by a staff of competent agricultural technicians, are cognizant of the need for efficiency and are quick to adapt new techniqueS. We must produce efficiently, we must conserve labor, we must obtain
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The frontiersman., 1955-09-01
EKLUTNA PROJECT
 DEDICATED AUG. %

A large number of city off cialS from Anchorage and Pal mer; dignitaries from Washing ton, D. c. and many interested individuals from Anchorage and Palmer areas attended dedica- tion ceremonies at the Bureau of Reclamation's Eklutna hydro electric site on August 29. Will bur A. Dexheimer, commission CT of reclamation made the dedi- cation address in which he specu- lated that the future population of Alaska could reach 5,000,000 when the waters of Alaska are harnessed to produce needed power.
 The Eklutna powerhouse is lo- cated near Mile 34 on the Glenn Highway. Eklutna Creek water is stored and used for the gen eration of power. Water supply for the power is obtained from the Eklutna Creek Basin above Eklutna Dam, covering an area of 119 square miles with eleva- tions ranging from 867.5 to 5000 feet. 1
 Early this year power went
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The frontiersman., 1955-09-01
Alaska Tel. Assn. Considers Purchase of ACS Toll Line

Robert Partridge, Matanuska Telephone Association manager, returned to Palmer this week end, following attendance at the Alaska Telephone Association annual meeting held in Valdez August 25, 26, ad 27.
 One of the most important points of the meeting. Partridge reported. was The discussion of the possibility of tbe associa- lion obtaining a REA loan to purchase the backbone line of the Alaska Communication System. Tn proposal would not involve out-posts such as Barrow. None. etc.. Partridge stated. Association members pointed out that the Bell Telephone System in the States leases toll line service 10 military. as common practice.
 The proposal Stemmed from 3 discussion of the inter-connection telephone and telegraph agree ment between ACS and the re- presented telephone companies. Those representatives attending the meeting expressed belief that pay-back from toll line opera tions is not sufficient to cover expenses involved.
 To substantiate their state ments, all operating costs and figures of each telephone com pany were presented to repre- sentatives of the Alaska Com munication System, following which they requested that ACS reveal their operating costs and figures at the most practical date. To this request the ACS repre- sentatives answered that the re- quest will be considered follow ing a study
 Telephone companies represen- ted were from Palmer, Anchor age, Fairbanks, Juneau, Cordova, Seward and representatives for the Alaska Communication Sys- tenn, Kellogg Telephone Equip ment company and the Automa- tic Electric Telephone Equipment Company.