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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-09-23

43lI Portland avenue. met with
violence OF several nsighbors cul-
minating with q paint-throHing
incident which Involves her sons
1855 model car.
Tho Urban League. under the
dIrectorship Of Shelton Il. Gran
Eer. put into effect Immediately q
Hix point program.
According 10 Granger. the Ma
tlonal Association for the Ad-
vancement OF CoIored People
tNAACP) usually plays the Key
role when such Incidents arise. CO.
pecially concerning the legal an
poets.
sir Point Program
The six point program which
was applied 10 this situation by
by the Minneapolis Urban League
included:
I. Immediate contact with
the family involved.
2. A community diagnosis"
Of tho HOcio- economic back
grounds Of people In the neigh.
borhood;
. Persons are then approach
cd In the neighborhood by pco-
pie they know. people with
whom they work. and by people
whom they respect In an at.
cmpt to dlspel tho Illogical
thinking that motlvateA the ao-
tlon:
T. The legal aspects OF the
civil rights" question In dis
cuAsed by the MACE;
o. The family In cOunseled ON
possible panic or irrational be-
haviour on thelr parts,
O. Communication Of tho
problem In handled by the MA
ACP regarding tho press and
other communications vehicles.
and official bodies such M the
Mayors Committee on Human
Relations. are consulted for
guidance and support,
The prime objective OF the Ur.
ban League Ia 10 work with the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-09-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank everyone for
their kindness during our recent
bereavement on the loss of our
dear son, Ernest Potts Jr. The
cards, flowers, kilograms, prayers
visits and other acts Of friend
ship did much to lessen our grief.
Sincerely, Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
Potts Sr., and family.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-09-23

Urban League Took
Swift Action In Case
Of Alice Owens Family
ny Dick Sullivan

The Minneapolis Urban League Community Chest agency
swift week in the inter racial problem arising
from the Of Negro family into previously A-whe
block The family referred TO the League by the Mnneapo
Lis SPOKESMAN
Mrs Alice Owens who with her three children moved into
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-09-23

Moro cartoons In the Mime
apolis SPOKESMAN.
Evening star., 1955-02-20

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The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
merenaNdiso end Motor Show shaping Up For
 Two-Dav paINser Event

Merchants throughout the val lev are showing a keen interest fm what is to be the valleys first merchants exhibition and motor show on April 2 and 3 in the eK- position building at the fair grounds. This announcement was made this week by Whitey Pull len, chairman of the two-day event.
 In addition to a wide range of merchandise display there will be the latest model home appliances, 1855 cars, trucks, and farm equip ment on exhibition. To add to the attractions there will be food con- sessions, operated by local organ izations and a big live-talent show, scheduled to last two hours. There will be speciality numbers. vocals, instrumentals and quartet singing.
 "The beauty of the show is that
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
Sno in Valley Varies in Areas

At 5 pm. on March 16 snow fall at the Palmer Airport had peached a total of 90.1 inches, according to Al DickoW, weather observer in that area of the Ma fanuska Valley. Max Sherrod, weather observer in the northern part of the valley reported SIS 6his year, with g inches coming down in February alone. Sher- rods records disclose that in the I94s-49 snowfall a total of 92 in- ches was recorded. He has been keeping weather reports for the past IA years.
 Last night Anchorage's snow fall for this year had. broken the standing record of LILA inches with a total of 112.6 to date in the l954-55 season.
 Long time valley residents be- 1ieve that snowfall in the valley this winter is greater than ever before. However, if this is so, 1t is in B different section of the valley than where the Sherrod records are made. This could be possible, it was pointed out, be- cause the snowfall does vary. fa the various sections of the valley.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
MARY LACHER AND KYLE TURNER WED ON MARCH 10

Tn a candlelight ceremony per formed before members of her immediate family Mary Lacher of Palmer became the bride of Kyle Turner, also of Palmer, on Thurs day evening, March 10. The doub- le-ring ceremony was performed by U. $. Commissioner, Dorothy B. Saxton at her home. Mrs. Robert Lacher, daughter-in-law of the bride and Keith .Lacher, son of the bride, were attendants.
 For her wedding Mrs. Turner chose an attractive pink suit with which she wore blue accessories. Her shoulder corsage was fash toned of single large orchid.
 Following trip up the high way the Turner's will make their home in Palmer.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
FORD THUNDERBIRD | ARRIVES IN PALMER

Lee Hartley and L. ". Hartley of Hartley Motors, Inc. returned to Palmer this week bringing with them the first Ford Thund- erbird car in this section of AL aska. The eye-catching car is now on display at the garage.
 This was L. W. Hartley's 25th trip over the Alaska highway.
 The Hartleys returned from Bellingham over the Hart and Alaska highways in six days and reported the roads in good con- dition. Lee reported new motels are under construction along the highways and that by next year there will be several new, good, stops.
 In addition to the Thunderbird, which was brought back atop a new F600 Ford truck, they also brought back a new Ford ranch wagon. e
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
TYPHOID CLINIC
 BEGINS MONDAY

All valley residents are remind ed of the annual typhoid clinic which will begin in Palmer on Monday, March 21 at the Health Center. The clinic will be held for all adults and for pre- school chil- dren, one year of age or older from 3::3O to 500 pm. and from TOO to 8;30 pm.
 Both booster and full series immunizations will be offered at the clinic. Those taking the full series will be asked to return on March 28 and April 4 for final communications. Boosters may be obtained on any of the three dates.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17

 everything but the "eats" will be free", Pullen pointed out. There will be no admission charge to either the exhibition or talent show.
 Merchants who are unable to display are invited to advertise their merchandise in a folder which will be distributed thro- ughout the Anchorage and sur rounding areas and given to each person attending the exhibition.
 Hours for the exhibition and motor show have been announced as 100 to goo pm. on Saturday April ard from 12 noon to g pm, on Sunday, April 3.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
SPRING STYLE SHOW PLANNED BY SORORITY

Members of Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi have begun work on their third annual style show to be presented at Central School gymnasium on April g. Chair man of the spring show will De Norma Richie.
 The show will include the pres entation of the latest in milady's wear for both. spring and sum
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
WOMEN OF MOOSE PLAN SPECIAL OBSERVANCE MARCH 20

Moosehart Baby Village Day will be observed for the. first time at the Palmer Moose Hall on Sunday, March 20 at 1:3O pm. by members of the Women of the Moose.
 According to the announce ment there will be speaker who will talk on The Baby Village, following which refreshments will be served. Members of the Cordova and Anchorage Units will be guests at the meeting. All members of the Loyal Order of Moose and the general public are cordially in vited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
pr. p. Gordon

Continued from page } turist, Territorial Legislature and Realtor, M. D. Snodgress was an especially honored guest of the Club in observance of his 79th birthday. MT. Srodgrass is q char ter member of the local Kiwanis Club.
 Local Kiwanians went on rec ord as favoring the Drivers Training Program proposed in the local high school.
 Ray Bula was appointed to the stage committee for the forth coming Minstrel show.
 A former Pal1nerite, the Rev. B. J. Bingle, now the railbelt minister and MT. Dana Newman of Homer were also guests at the Monday meeting.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17

mer. The majority of the clothes ard accessories to be shown will come from the local shops and stores.
The frontiersman., 1955-03-17
FERTILIZER SHIPMENTS
 COMING INTO VALLEY

Six carloads of fertilizer were received by the M.VF. CA. Warehouse this week, ac- cording to Virgil Eckert, ware house manager. This is the first of the record shipment coming into the warehouse this spring. An additional 10 cars are expected sometime next week, he said.
Evening star., 1955-02-27
LOST In A BARBER SHOP
by Dick Ashbaugh

inlaid with mother-of-pearl depict
ing a wild beast couchant on a
field of crossed shears.
The interior was equally mysti-
flying. Soft music flooded from
concealed speakers, and a long line
OF tinted barber chairs resembling
Roman banquet couches stretched
away into the distance. At my left
a control panel produced six kinds
of weather at the touch of a but
ton, and a low table displayed the
latest magazines fresh from the
color presses.
A creature materialized at my
elbow wearing the binding white
surgical jacket usually affected by
expensive dentists. Eyes SIR" he
Evening star., 1955-02-27
AUTHOR: He wus lvciyso
meet up with Old Smiley

said, land what time is your
appointment"
Appointment" said blankly.
Il have no appointment. l just
came in off the street to get a
haircut. I've BEEN to the dentist. /"
No appointment" He looked
troubled. Harold, could you take
stray?"
From the fourth chair a voice
answered crisply. Sorry, Chief,
I'm booked straight through to
Evening star., 1955-02-27

Guy Fawkes Day. Try Antoine. -
The Chief looked thoughtful.
That's no good. Antoine is in
class today. He's reading a paper
on cowlicks."
Harold finished toweling a client
and approached from the fourth
chair. Look. Chief" he said,
why not turn this head over to
Old Smiley?"
The Chief turned to me. odd
Smiley" he said apologetically.
should have retired years ago.
You may find him amusing"
>>lgexssss
oMLEY was stationed in an OBJ
scure rear alcove. His chair looked
like barber chair. and he won me
over instantly when he yelled,
''Next!' as l came around the
partition.
How goes it, boss?" he roared,
slapping an apron around my neck
and cinching it with a huge safety
pin. Like to have the ears moved
down. hey?" He whipped out a
shOrt-handled broom and
smOthered me i'm q cloud of
tale. Ever hear the one about the
farmer who bought a parrot?"
Clippers in the back, Smiley"
said with warmth, land belt a
little off the top. Got anything
around here to read?"
'You bet." he yipped. opening
a drawer. The real thing" He
handed me several tattered maga-
zines circa 1888. The covers had
long since disappeared and every
third page was missing, but they
had nice balance and felt just right
in my hand. Smiley's cool clippers
started up the back of my neck.
This farmer, see, he said chuck
ling, was a bachelor so he decided
to buy a parrot -. y
7 settled d0uyn kaD,;lv
Evening star., 1955-02-27
When Egghead Mason
disappeared this writer
had a tough time getting
his seni-annllal haircut

IF SHERLOCK HOLMES ever re-
Il turns to 22l b. Baker Street. l
wish he would drop me a post card.
I'd like to have him solve the mys-
terry of the old-fashioned barber
shop.
About twice a year my wife,
using smiles, wiles and pointed
sticks prods me out the door with
this admonition: Get a haircut or
don't come back. There is money
pinned to your vest"
Yesterday was such an occasion,
and after certain amount of duel
ing found myself on the sidewalk.
Much to my surprise discovered
that my favorite old-fashioned
barber shop had been obliterated.
In its place stood a new glass and
brick concoction displaying alumni
mum canoes. I entered the sleek
emporium and approached a clerk
garbed in faultless tweeds.
0uxmeA OOvsa
WHERE" asked, ''is the bar
Der shop that used to stand here?
What have you done with it's
proprietor. old Egghead Mason
and his peerless collection of an
cient nagazines?"
He shuddered perceptibly and
summoned a colleague. Ever hear
Of a barber shop around here,
Hermann" he asked.
Vaguely" said Herman. II be-
lieve the present owners had it
burned to the ground. You will find
a new shop just down the street" "
The new shop was not easy to
identify. II featured a coat of arms
Evening star., 1955-02-27

This Week Asasu.;ns = February n, 1855
Homer news., 1955-05-19
COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION ANSWERS QUESTIONsOF P-TA

Don Dafoes Territorial commissioner of education, was the guest of the local ETA last Friday night and spent an hour and a half an ewering que stions addressed to him by the audi ence and explaining the ope rat ion of. h1s office. ss
 After an introduc tion by Hons r Thompson,. "a st-pre l. dent of the P-TA, Dafoe be- gan by stating tha t Homer was one of the top three Terr1~ torial schools in line to re- ee i've new rooms to take care or recent gn with. He said tha at the expansion program depend cd on Congress appro- pri at ing fundss
 The Territory has In mind for Homer a separate building that would be used for a nigh school. he said.
 He explained the use of Ala ska Public Works funds by saying that the federal funds are sought for all pro jects over $2oo, ,ooO, and that Ter r1torial appropriations are sought for progra ms costing under, that amount.
 He was asked how much 1t cost the Territory to ope rate the local school for one year and he stated that 1t ha s been estimated that the year just clos ing will cost about $e4, 900.
 yGaen ashed how much 1t would have cost the local
Homer news., 1955-05-19
SEA SHE'LL RESTAURANT HIS GOOD OPENING DAY

Lydia shel ford's new 1es-- taurant, The Sea Shell, drew large crowds to the Spit last Saturday to give 1t a good opening day. It had been planned to close the seafood house at 10 p.me, but the hungry patrons kept it open unt Il after midnight
 Tr-o attractive signs, mnde up by Frank Campbell, have been put up. One of the signs is located across from the Heady hotel pointing the way to the Spit and the other is et the restaurant.
Homer news., 1955-05-19

people had the school been operated by an indepe ndent school dist rict, he said that the best estimates set the figure at. ;Sl2, ,ooo, based on last year's cos ts. He said that the Terrtto Y provides 75, 80 or 85 percent of t he operat ionali costs depenai ng on the dis trict. Home r, he ga ia would be in the 30 per- cent groups
 Dafoe noted that the re is law on the books Wl1i ch says that vhen a school has over 100 enrol1ment the Terri to ry can give 6--snonth 8 not ice tha t they will discontinue support of the sch ools The law has never been invoked, however, because 1t doesn't say what is to ha ppen if the area re- fuses to incorporate into a distri ct. He added that the 1egis1at i've council will make a study dur ing the next two years that will lead to re- qualification of all school laws. He stated that he felt that a erritory-wide tax equalization prog ram is need- ede .Ea
 The Commissioner comren ded the local Citizens Study Group for the ir complete study of the local schools.
 The question of school ac- ditation was brought up by Paul Choquette and Dafoe ex- p1a1ned that the Territory does not attempt to bring its high schools up to the stand ards Of the Northwe st ASSOC lat ion of Seco ndary and High ar Schools He expl aimed that there are too many To- ca1ities lacking any kind of facilit ies for the Terri tory to spend it's funds provid ing the currt cu1a, facilities and tea chers to bring existi ing sch ools up to the highest stand arf7S~ tNf@
Homer news., 1955-05-19
oUaKE ROCKS HQlzR

oa 4 sho Tt but sharp earth quake jolted Homer Saturday morn ing,y shortly after 2:3o, awakening many residents Plates and dishes rattled but little actual damage Uas re- ported. af
 The earthquake vas uno1' fi- cia1ly estimated to have an intensity of 5 in a scale in which l and 3 arc scarce 1y felt, 3 is mild trenor, 4 and 5 are more severe but not danag ing, 6 causes moderate damsge, ? heavy damage, s and 9 extreme ly heavy damage and 10 represents compl etc ties- tructi on.
Homer news., 1955-05-19

Then sked about ssett ing up a school tn the East End districts Dafoe said that he has re commended against it and the hoard of educat ion supported his re coumendation. He said that he felt that there was ample transporta- tion to and facilities in the Hone school and that it would be tasteful to set up small schools Vtle Il arger and. better schools were access tble.
 Homer, the commissioner thought, would be gett ing two more tea chsrs next year plus some part time clerical help for the office and increased custodian ess1s tances
 When sked about a history book for Alaskan students, Dafoe said that funds had been given by the Carnegie Foundation for sue h a book, but the author comp1e ted about half of the book and the funds ran out. An en- deavor is now be ing made to raise money to complete the book.
 Dafoe vas accompanied. to Homer by Arnold Granville, supervisor of eduoat ion and O. ". Nasinski, na 1ntenance supervisor for the depa rtment of educ ation. The three men drove from Anchor age, stop ping at other Territorial schools along the way.
 BEE STING CLOSES EYE
 Kenneth Crockett of the Alaskan Chri stian Children B Home sui fered bee sting on his right eye Sunday which completely closed the eye.
 Crockett recently imported two sWarTns of bees from the afa +c0 +t'
Homer news., 1955-05-19

Your SINGER SEWING MACHINE repre- sen tative will be in Home r of each week for sales and service. For fur the r informat ion write RICHARD ANDERSON, Singer Sewing Mach inc, Box 255 Hone r, Alaska.
Homer news., 1955-05-19

VERN MIJrcH DRUGS
 INLET SPORT SHOP REx.S METAL WORKS HOMER FOOD CENTER
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22
Knoxville

John Alien and daughter. Of
Tocoma Park. Md. and Sandra
SeHrad. Of Alexandria spent last
week II the home Of Mrs Kath-
fine b Allen
Mr. ana Mrs w. Gilmore Ran
son. Of Charlottesville spent the
Neek end IN the home Of Mr., and
Mrs y g Ransom Lyle Ransom
81 Danville spent the week end
in the same home.
Mr. and Mrs Roger Carwile
and Sue. of Culpeper spent the
ncek end vi b Mrs r. l.. CHS
pr
Mrs Clyde Whit. Of South Bos-
ton spent several days with Mrs.
r r PAYNE last week Miss Ma
RE Dny is spending this week
with Mrs Payne
Mr.. and Mrs w F O'Meara
~ Roanoke. spent the week end
10 the home Of Mr. and Mrs. John
Word Ida 10 returned home with
hem
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph y Cole
man and daughter. 10 Ann OF
Baltimore. and their daughter
Mrs. r. r. Duran and sons. Setp-
hen and Gerald. Of Almorgoda
New Mexico, are visiting Mrs. A
r Coleman
Mrs Harold Coleman was a
Farmville visitor Saturday
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22
Forestry Training
Course Slated
At Holiday Lake

one hundred farm youths Will
enjoy q week long forestry train
ing camp beginning July 70 al
Holiday Lake near Appomattox
as guests Of the states pulp and
paper industry
Over 1000 farm you h 5
throughout the South viii receive
similar forestry training expert
ences this summer through the
sponsorship Of the Southern Pulp
wood Conservation Association
and it's member mills.
SPCA members financing the
forestry camp are Camp Manu-
featuring Co. Inc. The Glatfelter
Pulp Wood Co. The Chesapeake
Corporation Of Virginia and Con-
tincntal Can Co. Inc West Viz
ginia Pulp and Paper Co. Nation
al Containcr Corp. and The
Mead Corp. are also helping to
finance the camp
The youths are selected to at
tend the camp by their vocational
agriculture teachers on the basis
Of interest shown in forestry pro-
jccts and problems The Var
ginia Forest Service conducts the
camp with forester Instructors
being supplied by the state indus
try and the SPCA
Included IN the usual camping
activities Will be forestry subjects
on tree management, thinning
planting, and control and sup
preston Of forest fires
sharon. visited relatives IN Han
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22
Arvonio News Eve nts

the community has been much
eflljYened as1d interested 10 the
wedding of one ~ our popu-
lar girls. Mis- Helfn LylIeuf 10
Robert Carey Hlglle8. one " our
best citizefis ~ a slacceh full
TEACHER of home economics 81 the
hss shall District HiRn School
Mss Lef5neslrB Influence as 4
til q roug HI and conschntIlfru
teacher IN The arts Of ioasekeeD-
inQ and home making has and viii
be fejt IN the lives ~ future home
makers
Prior 10 nome wedding On
july at H. m, Which was aol-
srnr 1ed by Dr & r MdRte. Of
Hsmqden Sydney, much enter
tanning was done for the popular
couple Dinners partles IN and
Outdoors we're rniayed BY many
frfrSa
Mrs w. A Chambers and sister
Mn Henry jane. Of Flhvanua
entertained royalty. serving 4 but =
let a ham biscuits and tasty rel
l'hes Mfs Aubrey Yanceg vas at
tlle piano ard all joIned in sing
ligg appropriate songs II Love
You Truly. - 10 Promise Me. and
Never Let Her Go
Mr. and Mrs Aubrey Yancey
honotod the couple with hn out
DOR grail steak supper Oh Then
spacious lawn. lighted by colorful
Japsneae lanterns
When the Goals arc hot and
Aubrey donse The chefs' apron
We know what u expect tender.
juicy steaks and other tempting
foods string beans, tossed salad
pickles. hot buttcred biscuits. cot
Zee. Ice cream All wei wShcrs
diap"r%ed AT midnight DECLARING
+ II most delightful evening.
Mr. and Mrs joel I4hSueur.
brother and sister IN law Of tho
bride. entertained at dinner IN
honor Of the happy pair
Pastor Welcomed
We velomt 10 ON midst Rov
and Mrs Henry E,ar Woodall
/ lie Is recent graduate u Union
THEOLOGICAL Seminary Mr. Wood !
sll VIII have chance Of the three
I Presbyterian churches tn this
/ field Arvon.. Trinity and Fork
( tnion All are invited To- attend
Il services ON THE third and fourth
I Sunday at | ! a. IN at AlYon Pres
hyferian Church
The Aryonia Improvement club
ofsanizrd IN Ja49, mcetf monthly
with continued Interest. Member
arc ever mindful Of the motto.
The greater the obstacle ti,c more
glory IN overcoming tit
The Give League on ot the
most worthwhile ORGANIZATIONS
continues its ADMIRABLE work AT
IT," Community Center THIS pro
perry was purchased by tie citi-
aciA Of ArVopia and decided to toe
community The house, built bS
MI and Mrs William Pierce il
me seventies. Is IN good, condl.
ton having been painted tasti,
" redecorated. and furnished 7,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22

Ml ana Mrs Garland F Bur
cher oi5N Dahleren with their
Two SONS jimmy and Michael
raymond spent the week end with
Mf ana Mrs w l.. Burchef
" I RIPLEY who must be KIN
- ifipiey belioHe- it-or-Not has
boosted WIZ year 81 another stalk
"ith Two head Of cabbage Che
raised one last year and this
year he has twin squash. two
from one bloom.
The WSca Of the HoWardsville
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22
Hughes-LeSueur Pre-Nuptial Parties
Feature Charcoal Steak, Ham Biscuits

IS a most desirable place for
church ard social gatherings and
tfo Glrl scouts
The f.c~ post Office nov under
construction near TnSue,,r.s store
2al soon b. ready for oectipan-
~ II piU nol.se she two aetersu
p 9 IS hrvofla and ore BANK
and Qill BE- known al Aryonia p
q
To Build Home
hfr and Mrs Bon King have
old: their nome and soon exnect
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22

Miss Mary Beth sheldon. 4
Foano. spent 4 week hero N'h
her grandmother Mrs Ada Rob-
. Mr. Nell Taylor and d1uGhtel
Phy..ss ot suffolk were guest, 4,
Mr. and Ms. r " Diliagd Tuc +
day and wednesday, II Last wceA
NJ and Mr~ Wesley Sbsiiol
ana children OF Toano arr s0su Il
ting the week end with thc lto)ur
sons IN CarfcrSyilic
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-07-22

Harry II Holman and neph-
ew Mark Holman. Of Culpeper.
we're guests o. Bernie Sparrow Of
Stafford. on fishing trip Wed
nescay in the Chesapeake BAY
Mr. and Mrs c. r. BakernIcs
and sons left Saturday for Ocean
View where they will spend a
week
Frank Dean Irving spent tbs
week in North Carolina