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The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
MAY BE USED
 FOR EXPANSION
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We have not heard directly from The Ford Foundation, John Weisenberger, Valley Hospital Association president said this week. But if what we have read in the papers is true, we are ex- tremely grateful to the Founda- ton for the proposed $10,000 grant to the Valley Presbyterian Hospital here in Palmer" he ad- ded.
 In an Assoc1ated Press news re- lease this week, residents of the valley learned through an An chorage newspaper that the Pal mer hospital is among those list ed to receive a share of grants totaling almost $310,000 for hos pitals in Alaska. A total of $500 hospitals in the States and Ter ritories is listed for grants that total $2OO million. A total of $500 million is being given by the Foundation to eligible colleges and hospitals.
 Weisenberger pointed out that stipulations listed in the news item state that these grants may not be used for operation expen- ses or services the hospital cur rently is performing. That means that much as we'd like to, we can not use one cent of the grant to pay bills, salaries, or other oper- ating expenses. Our problem still exists must operate with our collection funds and we can not stress to strongly the need for all hospital bills to be paid imlnedi- ately, or some suitable arrange ment for payments be made. We depend on our collections for our operational costs. We can't pay our grocery, lights, water, salaries, and numerous other nec- essary expenses unless payments come in to US from our patients" he stated.
 According to the stipulations, the money may be used, at the decision of the hospital receiv- ing the grant, for "any improve mentor extension of hospital ser vices, but not for operating ex- penses or services the hospital currently is performing. The grant will mean the possible pur- chase of needed equipment which the hospital has been unable to purchase.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
ORGANIZATIONS JOIN IN PLANS FOR AREA CHRIST MAS PARTY

Organizations, merchants, and individuals will be approached this coming week by members of the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce for contributions to the valley childrens' Community Christmas party being planned for Saturday afternoon, December 24. A list of all donors will be pub lished in The Frontiersman. Com mittee members figure total costs will average around $500 and will include treats for all children in the valley who attend the pro- gram and for children at the vari- ous children's homes through the community. Children aged thr- ough the sixth grades will be in cluded in the treats and program.
 Organizations are joining to- gether in the program. Members of the Elks lodge are providing a large outdoor tree which will De set up in Colony Park; the Le- zion will provide Santa Claus; the Women of the Moose will sack the goodies; Moose lodge mem bers will help set up the Candy House in the theater and act as party ushers; Palmer Kiwanis will be in charge of the PA sys-
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
City Council PrOCeedinqS

A map of the city and immedi- ate surrounding areas will be prepared and brought up to date, ready for reproduction.
 A request from a sub-dlvlder for water line extension to his property brought out the city policy of not extending water lines to areas with less than six residents who have requested the extension. The policy was estab- lished to cover costs of extension, over a five year period. The re- quest was turned over to the city's street and roads committee for further policy study.
 Turned over to the health committee for study was the pro- posed fluorination of the city water supply. The committee will study the feasibility, in re- gards to costs and desireability.
 Only 27 dogs in the city of Pal mer are licensed, the city clerk told Council members. Dogs run ming loose may be picked up by the city police and destroyed, ac- cording to city ordin aace, if they are not licensed. Dog owners were warned to get licenses for their pets.
 The next regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on December 27 in the city clerks office in the new city building at 8 pm.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
GAME HEARINGS SET N WASILLA DEC. 28; IR PALMER DEC. 20

Annual game hearings will be held in Wasilla and Palmer the last week in December, it was announced this week.
 Fish and Wildlife officials will conduct hearings at Wasilla on Wednesday night, December 28 and again the following night, December 29, at Palmer. In the local area members of the Ma tanuska Valley Sportsmen will make arrangements for the meet ing which will be announced next week.
 The annual hearings are held to determine needs and wants of sportsmen throughout the terri tory. From the findings of these meetings regulations and restric- tions are formulated by the Fish and Wildlife Service for the fol- lowing year.
 All interested persons are urg- cd to make plans to attend the hearing.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
FIRE CHIEF URGES IREPROOFlNG OF CHRISTMAS GREENS

As suggestion Fire Chief Joseph Gallant this week urged home makers to fireproof greens they plan to use in the home for decorations. 'Ta aa days have gone when candles. were uesd on the family tree, but the danger of fire remains, he pointed out.
 Through the courtesy of Maud's Flower Shop, the follow ing recipe was furnished for fire proofing greens. Nine ounces of borax; four ounces of boric acid, and one gallon of water Mix well and use as spray. A light syrup of water and brown sugar in the tree stand will prevent a fast-dry- ing-out of trees.
 Tt is especially important that the man of the house check all wiring for worn spots or breaks and do not over load your cir cuits", the fire chief warned.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
Lew Hanks Gives White House
 Conference Report

"The greatest impression l brought back with me from the White House Conference on Edu- cation was the feeling that our educational system in America is good and that we need not take a back seat to anyone, Lew Hanks, chairman of the Alaskan WHC committee told members of the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce.
 The Alaskan committee consist ed of 10 members from the edu- cational field and school boards in the territory. Although one member of the group was report edly disappointed in the Confer ence results, Hanks and other members have stated that the Conference accomplished many valuable things and established the base for continued studies by individual States and Territories.
 Tt was surprising to me-, Hanks said, ito find that nearly every State has the same type problems as we in Alaska fact, Alaska is way ahead of many of them in problem solu- tions'', he added.
 The Conference was the eli max to meetings and hearings held throughout the States and Territories during which six spe- cific categories were discussed and recommendations given the Committee to take to the Wash ington, D. c. meeting. A consoh- dated report on Alaska findings will be available within the near future, Hanks said.
 The conference was set up at about ITO round tables where discussions were conducted. Varl- ously represented departments in the educational field were scientifically mixed So that no two from the same area were lrl- cluded in the same group. The findings of these groups were re- ported by a chairman from each table and their findings to two tables. The consolidated feelings
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The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
IN LINE FOR $10,000 GRANT
COLORED SLIDES or NEW SCHOOLS NEEDED BY CHAMBER

Anyone who has colored slides of Palmer's new high school or Swanson school, who is willing to lend them to the local Chamber of Commerce, is asked to leave them at the office of The Frontiersman Fri day. These pictures will be ad- ded to those already collected from which the Chamber plans to make duplicates for per- manent file of pictures of the valley, and to send to a tour group who have requested ad- ditional slides of the valley. The slides will be sent out for duplication immediately and returned to the owners as soon as they come back.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15

Members of the Common Coun- cil met in the new city building for the first time on Tuesday night of this week. Visitors at the meeting were Ralph Moore and Dr. c. c. Bailey, members of the city planning commission.
 Following a discussion period, members of the council voted to accept recommendations for zon- ing in the city. Final approval of their recommendations will be reserved until after public hear ings have ben held and final rec concentrations made. Later in the meeting the planning commission was authorized to obtain the ser vices of a city planner to make a technical review, costs not to exceed $50.
 Council members approved Mayor Charles Wilson's appoint ment of Dr. John Burnett as city health officer. Dr. Burnett's dut- ies will commence January 1, 1856 at salary of $500 per year. His duties are outlined in the city health ordinance.
 Following a report from the personnel committee, the salary of City Attorney John Shaw was approved at $36OO per annum- the same amount as paid in the past. Regular quarterly reports will be turned over to the Mayor by the attorney.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
DELEGATE HURLEY INVITED TO SPEAK TO VALLEY GROUPS

James Hurley, delegate to the Constitutional Convention from this district, has been in- vited to speak before three groups during his holiday re- cess at home.
 On Thursday night, Decem- Der P, he has been invited to speak at the Northland Pion- ger Grange meeting; on De- cernber. 27 at the Palmer Xii wanis meeting and on Decem- br 29 the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce has in vited him to speak at a public meeting which will be held in the cafeteria at the new high school This meeting will be held at 8 pm. and the. public is urged to attend. A question period will be provided for in terested persons.
 On Dec. 21 at 2 pm. Hurley will speak to an assembly at Wasilla School. The public, and all high school students especially, are invited to at tend.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
School Plans Annual Christmas Concert; Programs, Parties

Holiday activities in the valley will begin next week with num- ero4s programs and parties.
 On Wednesday afternoon stu dents at Central School, grades one through six, will entertain the six grades of Swanson School in a Christmas program to be presented during the afternoon session. This presentation is not open to the public because of limited seating facilities. How ever, the same program will be presented Thursday afternoon at the gymnasium and all parents and friends are cordially invited to attend this presentation. It will begin at 2 pm. The program will center around the Christmas story ill a narration from the Bible. Christmas scenes will be presented from the stage with ap- propriate musical numbers WOTk0Q III the pIOSId1Il.o
 Christmas Concert
 The annual Christmas concert will be presented by students of the junior and senior bands and choruses on Wednesday night, December 21, at pm. in the Central School gymnasium. The public is cordially invited to att tend. There will be no admis- sion charge. Chorus presentations will be under the direction of Mrs. Lois Weldon, and will in clude a senior chorus group who will offer several selections, among which will be the Carol of the Bells, Birth of a King, White Christmas, and Winter Wonderland" The junior chorus will be featured in this years presentation, Mrs. Weldon said. Their program will center around a narration of legends and GUS toms of several countries. There will be French carols, some new, and some familiar numbers such as "Noel"and Angels We Have Seen. English numbers will De presented and will include the wel-known "Hark the Herald
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The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
CHAMBER OFFICERS TO BE NAMED AT SPECIAL MEETING

Due to the fact that three board members were missing from the December A meeting of the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce, a special meeting will be held for all board of di- rectors on Wednesday noon, De- cember q, at Cobb's Cafe. At that time the board will name officers for the coming year.
 Elected to the board were Rich ard Jones, Stewart Durrant, James Hurley, and Ed Smith, all for two-year terms. They will serve for the coming year with hold-over members, Alfred flag en, Glen Persinger, and Everett Adams.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE AT NEW CITY HALL DECEMBER 23

building and it's various depart ments'', he said.
 The building, built last year to house the fire fighting equip ment, has ben completed during the past few months and now houses not only the fire depart ment's equipment but also the of fees of the City Clerk, the po- lice department and the Territor- ial Police headquarters for Pal mer. Tn addition there is storage space for Civil Defense supplies, and the U. s. Army Reserve has been allocated temporary stor- age space for their supplies. Last but not least, the basement quart CTS also house the city jail. Two single-type cells have been com pleted and the famed 'fbull pen" is also ready for occupancy. A new heating system has been in stalled, more than adequate to heat the entire unit, and offices have been completely finished off.
 Open house will be held from 2::30 pm. to 500 pm. and city officials and employees wives will be invited to act as hostesses. Official host will be Mayor Will son.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
CHRISTMAS CONTEST REGISTRATION TO CLOSE SATURDAY

Members of the Palmer Gar den Club have issued last call for entrants in the 1855 Christ mas lighting and decorating con- test which they are sponsoring.
 Judging will begin on Saturday evening and will be completed Sunday night.
 All residents of the valley are invited to enter the contest, re- gardless of how modest or exten- sive their decorating will be. The contest is open to all interested valley residents in a wide area covering sections from the Knik bridge north along the highway and throughout the farm areas. A few exceptions are those farm roads not on main roads that might prove inaccessible to judg- eS.
 To date only nine individuals have registered for the contest, according to Mrs. Sam Woolcock, committee member. A few more have indicated their intention of registering and Mrs. WOolcock urged thoes persons and all oth- CTS to register at once at Maud's Flower Shop in the theatre build ing. Registration is necessary So that judges may plan their trips around the valley without having to return to the same area two or three different times.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15

All residents of the City of Pal mer and surrounding areas have been issued a cordial invitation by Mayor Charles Wilson to at tend an open house which will be held Friday afternoon, Decem- ber B, at the city hall, located on Wasilla Road.
 This will be a wonderful op- portunity for our residents to see just what their sales tax money has been doing. We have a fine functional building there and residents should avail themselves of this opportunity to see the
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15
ALARM SOUNDED FOR SPACE HEATER FIRE

Volunteer firemen of Palmer were called to the A. L. Smith home last evening where a space heater had become flooded and was burning No damage to the the home occurred, although the heater was badly scorched.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-15

tenn over which Christmas carols will be played on Friday and Sat- urday. Other organizations have offered assistance and will, no doubt, be called on before the program is completed.
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

in Plentywood Monday.
Bill Ochs and Ards were sup
per guests at the K. R. Hill home
Monday.
Mrs. Stan Patch and Diana, and
the Pat Goulds shopped in Sidney
Wednesday.
Mrs. Maynard Cellmer and chill
dren shopped in Culbertson last
Wednesday.
The George Daniels and Wesley
Johnson and Billy Hill we're eve
ming callers at the Byron Baker
home Friday.
The Bonnie Antonsons were
evening callers at the Cap Hodges
Thursday.
The Goulds and Cellmer dug
their potatoes Saturday to put up
for the winter.
The George Bakers are working
on their basement.
Mrs. Stan Patch and Diana
stopped at the Kenneth Hill home
for a short visit enroute from
CuIbertson Thursday. The Hills
have a recent letter from Wen
dell in San Diego. His address is
Pvt. Wendell R. Hill, 1536717
III. l73 lst. Recruiting Training
BIN, Marine Corps Recruiting De-
pot, San Diego 40, California. The
boys really appreciate the letters
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

ern College at Havre, spent the
week end at their respective
homes.
Maynard Hanson and Sam
jaeger of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
spent the week end with the for
mer's uncles, the Henry Hanson
family and julius Hanson. They
returned to Crosby to resume their
work in the Engineer Division
OF the Bell Telephone Co.
Mr. and Mrs. M. o. Nicholson
left Sunday morning on their va
cation trip to Clancy, where they
will visit the Lee Olson family
and on to Missoula where thew
will visit their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Raisl and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Durfey and
family were Sunday visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Golfer near Bloomfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Blair had
as Wednesday dinner guests, Mrs.
2. T. Baldwin, and her guest, Mrs.
tredda Couton of Newburg. Ore.
Thursday, Mrs. Couton left for
Hlnsdale where she will visit Mr..
and Mrs. George Gaynor and on
to Helena to visit other relatives
before returning to her home.
MIR and Mrs. Dean Craig are
the parents of a baby daughter.
9 lbs, born Sept. 80 at the North
ern Pacific hospital in Glendive.
The Craigs have three boys and
another girl.
Mrs. George Garfield was pleas
antly surprised with a birthday
party Saturday night when about
"a friends and neighbors gathered
at the Garfield and Gillespie
ranch to help her celebrate. Whist
was the diversion of the eve
ming. A nice gift was presented
to Mrs. Garfield from the group
At midnight a pot luck supper
was served by the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliffe Wolfe and
who recently moved on
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

the Charley Fowler ranch three
miles south of Richey, were honor
ed with a welcome House Warm
ing Party" by friends and neigh
bors on Friday night. The eve
ming was passed socially and in
playing whist. A pitch-in supper
was served at midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. William GilIasnie
and their house guests. MIR. and
Mrs. Roland Bartlette of C~a1ifor-
MA drove to Wolf Point Sunday
where they spent the dav.
The Richey Kitchen Kutie Rand
Oh the American Legion auxiliary
drove to Miles City Saturday
where they put on a musical pro
gram for the Veterans at the
hospital. After the program the
ladies served refreshments. The
oand was invited to come back
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Blair had
as week end guests, Mrs. Blair's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Leis-
elmer from Miles City.
Chas. Miller drove to Dickinson,
N. D., Sunday, where he attend
ed the services at the Methodist
church with his daughter Sally
VINO sings in the church choir
there. After dinner Miller and
his daughter attended the stock
car races there. Miller returned
home Sunday evening. Sally is in
nurses training at st. Joseph's
hospital in Dickinson.
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

Hack Willis had just stopped
the tractor SOS he could cool off
at the pump, when a young iRsur-
ance salesman came up the drive.
Hack was tired of blowing, and
needed insurance on his new barn.
But he also needed to get that
winter rye in fast. The salesman,
an eager kid, noticed hesitation.
"I come from a farm" he said.
"Why don't you look at these
booklets-get all the dope-and
I'll take that plow a couple of
rounds for you"
Young fellow laid off a pretty
straight furrow, too. It was al
most dark before He o
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06
Richey
InInn Innrnn

The world Wide Communion
was observed Sunday, Oct. 2. At
this service the officers Of the
Methodist Youth Fellowship were
installed and c~onsecrated By Rev.
H. c. Mecklenburg. The senior
officers are Wayne Leslie, presi-
dent; Robert Williams, vice presi-
dent; Jackie Whiteman, secretary;
Sharon Levengood, treasurer;
Deanna Jarmuth, youth fund
treasurer; Sharon KemmiS, pub
Lefty chairman; Deanna Jarmuth,
organist. The program areas chair
men are, general chairman, Shar-
on Berry; Christian faith, Betty
10 Eggebrecht; Christian witness,
Sylvia Zuroff; Christian Outreach,
Jerry Babb; Christian citizenship,
Arthur Unruh; Christian Fellow
ship, Lila Morey. The intermediate
officers installed were, president.
Phyllis Whitmer; vice president,
Bryan Richey; secretary, Marlene
Posey; treasurer, Donna Blair;
publicity chairman, 10 Ann Will
liams.
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06
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The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

when they are in a strange place
and away from home.
Mrs. Bee Birch and children
were callers in Culbertson Fri
day.
The Maynard Cellmers left Sun
day for Billings. Miss Geraldine
Cellmer will stay with the Pat
Goulds to attend school while her
folks r gone.
Byron Baker motored to Circle
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Birch were
callers in Culbertson Saturday
evening. Don and the boys attend
ed the show while Mrs. Birch and
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The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06
South Culbertson
By Mrs. Sian Patch

Pat Gould's sister and husband,
the Walter Muntz' of North Da-
kota, were at the Gould's for a
short visit last week.
Mrs. Pete Johnson and Harlan
were callers at the Birch home
Monday.
Bill Lorentzen finished wiring
the schoolhouse Monday.
The Pat Goulds were shopping
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

Kay enjoyed the PTA plays at
the Armory. From all reports
those of us that missed the plays
missed some very good entertain
ment and some good laughs. The
plays were well attended.
The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06

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The Sidney herald., 1955-10-06
ASverNssuss
From where | sit =. by Joe Marsh
Shades Of Tom Sowyer!

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just what kind of policy to get
From where / sit, to be a good
salesman-or a good citizen-it
always helps to "put yourself il
the other mans place" He may
have a different sort of job will
different problems -. he may pre-
fer to close a deal over, say, 1
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might prefer something else. Blu
both of you can cooperate if yol
make it a policy" to try.
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