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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15

There is a basic reason why
those of us who want to do
the right thing make every ef-
fort to observe the rules that
govern good table manners.
The reason being, of course,
that not to do so is to affront
others by unsightly methods
of eating. During the sum-
mer months when life is more
informal. it is easy to slip
into a careless disregard of
the little nicetieS that make
eating a pleasure, not only for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15
Questions and Answers

QUESTION: have a 81
year-old son who is to be mar
ried soon. He has a brother 10l2
years old, and my son wants
to know if the child is too
young to be his best man. 1t
is an unusual set-up, but they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15

was at loss as to what
signature. to use. Should
have signed MARY Jane
Smith" or Mrs. Frank Edward
Smith?
Mrs. +. Z. S.
ANSWER - Your signature
would be Mrs. Frank Edward
Smith" in exactly the same
manner as you would sign a
hotel register.
REGISTERED U Patent once
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are very devoted and want
very much to do it this way.
Mrs. l.. E. NJ.
ANSWER regret to say
that a child 10i2 years old is
much too young to even con-
slider acting in the capacity of
best man. Unfortunately, he
is too old to be a ring bearer,
and also too young to be an
usher. My only suggestion
would be that the boy ac-
company you throughout the
service and at the reception.
If any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15

QUESTION = recently
spent an afternoon at a coun-
try club with some friends of
mine who were members.
When I signed the guest book,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
"HAR0LD'S HUMPIES" BEAT WELLS KNOTS" AT SOFTBALL ON WEDNESDAY

The National and American ball leagues have nothing on Wrangen.
 Two softbaIl teams have been organized here and will take on all corners as well as each other.
 The cannery team, aptly named "Harold's Humpies, and the Wran- gell Lumber Co. team, as aptly called "Neill's Knots" played a game on the school ground We'd nesday evening in which the sal mon packers defeated the lumber manufacturers to }.
 In the battery box for the Hum- pies were: Cooler" Maxand, pit cher; "Can-Loft" Dale. catcher; ahd for the Knots: Ray Willard. pitcher; Dick Wilkie. catcher. Um- pire was Green Chain" Evans.
 Lineup for the Humpies: Bill Bixby, first base; Fred Hughes. scond base; Taro Ogawa. short stop; Harry Churchill. third base: Mike Hay, left field; Lloyd Rine- hart, center field; Pat Brunelle. right field.
 Lineup for the Knots: Fred An german. first base; Orden Phillips. second base; Bill MacDougal, short
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
31/a MILLION MORE
 IN NEW TAXES NEEDED, FINANCE DIRECTOR SAYS

John A. Mckinney, Director of Finance, said this week that a pre- study of the financial con dition of the Territorial general fund indicates that it will be neces- sary for the next legislature to raise approximately three and one half million dollars in new taxes to maintain territorial services, supported from the general fund. at the same level as for the cur rent biennium, says an announce ment from his office. This is after giving effect to many appropria- tions which. it appears, will not re- cur next biennium
 Any increase in appropriations for the next biennium over the a. mounts appropriated for the cur rent biennium will mean that ad- ditional taxes, over and above the three and one-half million dollars will have to be raised.
 In order to keep appropriations within the amount of money esti- mated to be available for the gen. eral fund for the next biennium, it will be necessary to cut appro- priations below the amount avail able for the current biennium which will mean a reduction in the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
FISHERY HEARING HERE ON OCTOBER 19
Br-r-r-. sounds like fall!

Br-r-r-, sounds like fall
 The Sentinel received word today froSh Donald L. McKernan, fisher ies administrator for the U. s. Fish and Wildlife Service, that FWS will hold it's annual public hearing on changes in commercial fishing regulations in Wrangell Oct. 19.
 Interested persons are encourag- ed to present their views on the regulations and on all other mat ters pertaining to the conservation and utilization of Alaska's commer- cial fisheries, McKernan said
 Dates and locations of the hear
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
HERE FROM TACOMA

MT. and Mrs. H. R. Stoke, par ents of Mrs. Ole Buness. are here from Tacoma visiting the Buness family.
 MT. and Mrs. Stoke came up es- pecially to see their two grand. children, whom they had never seen and are thoroughly enjoying getting acquainted with them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27

ings are:
 Dillingham;, Oct. l; Anchorage. Oct 8; Homer, Oct 4; Kodiak, Oct. 6; Cordova, Oct. 8; Juneau, Oct. 15; Sitka, Oct. 16; Ketchikan, Oct. IS; WRANGELL, OCT. 19, and Seattle, Nov :, and g.
 McKernan said the hour and the place of each meeting will be an nounced later by local representa- tives of the F'WS at the places where the hearings are held.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
YOUNG FAMILY
 MOVES TO SITKA

MT. and Mrs. Frank Young and family are moving to Sitka to make their home Young has operated beauty shop here for several years.
 Mrs. Young and children, Angel ina, Katherine, Levine and Lou anna flew to their new home We'd nesday and Mir. Young and their
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27
BACK TO DUTY

Marion Newman, who has been home on 30 days furlough from the Navy, flew south Tuesday to join his ship the Epperson. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Virgil Ney- man.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27

stop; Fred Lewis, third base; Thorne Ferguson, left field; Russ Patrick. center field; Alan Casey, right field.
 Should Be & Homer
 Longest hit of the evening was by Churchill - through R. w. Me Kibben's living room window.
 The Knots" will seek revenge tonight when they play a return game with the "Humpeis" at p. m. on the school ground. Spectators are welcome - at their own risk.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27

Many sightseeing and fishing trips were scheduled for their entertainment. They are leaving for home Saturday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27

services furnished by the various Territorial agencies supported from the general fund. the announce ment said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-07-27

son will join them there al the end of the fishing season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04
Sc. Traffic
'Detour Due

Trafiic will be partially barred
from the intersection Of Seven
tenth street and independence
avenue Sc, starting at $50
am. tomorrow because Of street
construction work.
Northbound vehicle will be al
lowed to pass along Seventeenth
street, but southbound traffic
will be detoured to this course:
West on A street to Sixteenth,
south on Sixteenth to Massachu-
sets avenue, and east on Massa-
chusetts back to Seventeenth.
These streets will be converted
to one-way travel during the
two-week construction period:
Southbound, on Sixteenth
street between A street and
Massachusetts avenue; west
bound on A street between Six
tenth and Seventeenth streets
| Parking will be prohibited on
the south side Of A street be-
tween Sixteenth and Seven
tenth, on the west side of Six
tenth street between A street
fand Massachusetts, avenue, and
on the south side of Massachu-
sets avenue between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth streets.
The new construction involves
the approaches to the new East
Capitol Street Bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04
Florist Thwurts
Purse Snutcher
With Her Screams

A spunky flower shop owner
with an understandable fondness
for her pocketbook, out-tugged
IA would-be purse snatcher yes
terday and frightened him of
with her screams.
Police said a colored man, who
had been seen lettering around
the Chevy Chase Florist Shop
4461 Connecticut avenue NV.
for several days. followed Mrs
Bertha A. Whitehead. so, into
the shop when she opened.
Mrs. Whitehead said that
when she asked the man what
he wanted he pushed her into
a chair and grabbed her pocket
book.
But held on and screamed
she said.
The man fed. He was de-
scribed as 35 to 40 years old, {
feet 10 inches, 1870 pounds, ano
wearing a brown felt hat, covert
top coat tan pants and black
shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04

and other States generally have
approved the idea Of massive
resistance
II believe the people outside
the South must wake up and re.
alize that we are not going tt
accept indignation calmly"
Clear and Present Peril Seen
Senator Byrd said that South.
Ierners are disturbed by the re.
cent orders in lower Fedora
courts carrying out the Supreme
Courts decree against schoo
segregation. These orders, hi
said, have convinced the people
that indignation is a problem tt
be faced now. and not at some
vague time in the future.
Senator Erwin said the rising
tension in the South indicate!
serious trouble ahead. as thu
Leaders of the National Associa'
ton for the Advancement o.
Colored People press for integra'
ton on "all fronts"-schools
universities. bus lines. railway
stations. II don't think they'll
be happy until someone get.
hurt" Senator Erwin said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04

and primaries; eSCaDllSh new
civil rights enforcement machin-
cry in the Attorney Generals Of
flee: extend protection against
bodily attack to all members of
the armed forces and add a new
antilynching law to the statute
books.
The Hennings announcement
indicates that a swift test is due
of the 'impartiality" promised
by Senator Eastland. Mississippi
Democrat, as he assumed the
Judiciary craftsmanship Friday.
Morse Cites Boast"
Senator Morse, Democrat OF
Oregon, who opposed Senator
IEastland's succession to the post
left vacant by the death of
Senator Kilgore of West Vir-
GINA, said Senator Eastland
boosted i'm 1852 that he had
bottled up civil rights legislation
while he was chairman OF the
subcommittee handling such bills.
Senator Stennis, however, came
to the defense Of his fellow
Mississippian. He said there were
no hearings on civil rights while
Senator Eastland was Subcom-
|mittee chairman because none
had been requested.
The new chairman of the
powerful Judiciary body is an
implacable foe of racial integra-
ton. His elevation was approved
by a voice vote Of the Senate
after Senators Morse and Leh-
man, Democrat of New York,
challenged his "impartiality."
Other members Of the Hen
Inings subcommittee are Senator
IO'Mahoney, Democrat Of Wyom-
ing, and Senator LANCER, Re-
publican Of North Dakota.
Immediate Action" Asked
The Hennlngs statement said
the four bills would be sent to
Judiciary Immediately with
the subcommittee request that
they be placed on the commit
tees agenda."
Three of the four new bills
and the reports accompanying
them were approved unani-
mously, according to Senator
Hennings. Without saying so
directly. he implied that Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04

O'Mahoney had objected to the
anti-lynching measure.
One of the bills would elevate
the civil rights section of the
Justice Department to the status
of a division to be headed by an
assistant attorney general. 1t
also would increase FBI person.
mel to the extent necessary to
investigate civil rights cases.
The measure to give all men,
bers of the armed forces, in uni
form or out. the same protection
now afforded members of the
Coast Guard, was passed by the
House in January. -
The anti-lynching bill provides
penalties ranging from $1,000
be $4,000 and one to 20 years in
prison for persons taking part
i'm lynch mobs. 1t also calls for
stiff fines and Jail terms for
negligent public officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04

. PUBIC SCHOOLS.
Z. IF eight or 10 States combine,
and say they positively won't &C
scept integrated schools. the Su-
preme Court will have to pause
Z and take a second look at its
decisions" said one senior
Southern Senator who is a lead
er in the movement.
IF the integrationists could
.pick us off, one by one. they
would have an easier time OF
it," he said in an interview. But
they will find that we mean
! business"
4 Any Legal Way Backed
The Senators will issue a state
Ement indorsing any legal
Z methods their States may adopt
against the desegregation de-
screes. The methods will include
e"interposition."
Several Southern Legislatures
shave already adopted resolutions
to "interpose" the States au-
sthority against the courts de-
cisions, which they regard as
an invasion of the rights re-
served to the States under the
Constitution. Virginia. South
sCarolina, Georgia, Alabama, and
mississippi are among the CEN
tiers of strength for interposition.
North Cardinals legislature will
consider 1t in January, If not
In a special session this fall.
The Dixie statement is being
drafted now by a committee OF
three SenatRs - Russell OF
Georgia, chairman: Erwin of
North Carolina, and Stennis of
Mississippi. They have not yet
agreed on the final wording. but
expect to reach an agreement
this week.
Their report will be submitted
to a general meeting Of Southern
Senators, all Democrats. for ap-
proval.
George. Chose Committee
Senator George Of Georgia
chose the committee after 10 OF
the Southerners met In his office
last month and discussed the
school segregation issue.
Senator Thurmond OF South
Carolina presented a suggested
draft which was referred to the
committee.
Senator Byrd Of Virginia gave
the Southerners a model" state
ment when he issued recent
call for massive resistance" to
desegregation.
II have received very good
reaction to the statement, SEN
ator Byrd said in an interview
Correspondence and telephone
calls from throughout Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04

B street-New Jersey avenue
trunk line.
Y. j. Wright, superintendent
Iof construction and repair Of
the District Sanitary Engineering
Department. reported the repairs
Iof brick wash-outs at three diff
lferent points totaling nearly l.
200 linear feet were completed
and the sewer put into normal
operation at 1890 am. yester-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04
Row Sewage Flow
Into Potomac Cut
IBy Repair Job

The daily 40-million- gallon
Iraw-sewage run-off into the Po-
tomac River in the Watergate
vicinity ended yesterday.
The flow had been escaping
into the river during II days
Iof emergency repairs to the big
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04

District voter registration is
under way. Have you quail
fled to vote in the elections
May l? Registration head
quarters are on the ground
floor of the District Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04
Southern Senators Form
Bloc for Race Defense
BY FRANK VAN DER LINDEN
North American Newspaper Alliance

bloc Of Southern will their home
united lawful means Of resisting the
Supreme Courts anisegregation DEGREES.
Senator'S this reporter has learned will pledge their
strong backing forming solid front against the
Indignation orders especially those to mix the in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-04
-Four Civil Rights Bills
Go to EostIond's Group
BY L. EDGAR PRINA

Senator Hennings Democrat of Missouri announced yesterday
that he sending to the Judiciary Committee for consideration
bills strengthen Federal protection of civil rights
The proposals. which approved by the Subcommittee
Constitutional Rights headed by Senator Hennng designed
to:
voting rights all citizens Federal elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-06

Use Our IN9oNeC Revolving Charae
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small service charged. It's insured
by the Prudential Insurance Co. Of
America.
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The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
PREACHING MISSION
 TO CONCLUDE SUNDAY AT UNITED PROTESTANT

The United Protestant Church preaching mission, being conduct ed this week, will conclude on Sunday with the morning service at which the Rev. Richard Blair will speak on "Demas and His Descendants; an early evening program at 6.30 for the high school group and an evening pro- gram at 7:45.
 Tomorrow evening the pro- gram will center around the theme Community Night, with Rev. Blair's topic to be Do It Now. Colored slides will be shown and a coffee hour wifi be held following the program.
 Sunday evenings program for the young people will include the showing of the film Voice of the Deep, a science film. Re treatments will be served.
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
NOVEMBER , BUSY
 DATE IN VALLEY AREA

Valley residents will have their choice of entertainment on Sat urday, November 5. Four major sized activities have been plan ned for that date in the Palmer Wasilla area.
 The Palmer Elks are planning a Cerebral Palsy dinner-dance at their lodge; the Matanuska Valley Airmen are planning a HalloW- cen party for members and guests on that date; the Palmer Bar is holding a free Wild-game feed. and the Wasilla Grange is planning a masquerade dance
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
B|1|'Eglgi|la%

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 BOY SCOUTS, Legion hall, ? pm. PIONEER GRANGE, Grange hall, 8 pm. ALASKA CHAMBER MEET Seward, Oct. 25, 26, 27
 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 SQUARE DANCE GROUP. Car penters hall, 8:30 pm. NURSES ASSN, Dist. 6, Health Center, 8 pm.
 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 SPORTSMEN GAME DINNER. High school cafeteria
 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 COOP OPEN HOUSE, Main of flee
 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 U of A ALUMNI, R. Snodgrass home, 8 pm. U of A REGISTRAR visits PH.S.
 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 XMAS WORKSHOP, U. P. Church, 10 am. WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN, Girl Scout party, MOOSE LODGE TREATS for kids.
 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER L. BOY SCOUTS, Legion hall, pm. AM. LEGION, Legion hall, 8 pm. LEGION AUXILIARY, Legion hall, 8 pm. PALMER P-TA Executive Board meeting
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
WASnLA GRANGE PLANS MASQUERADE

Members of the Wasilla Gran ge are planning a big masquer- ade dance at the Wasilla Com munity hall on Saturday eve ming, November 3. Dancing, to live music, will begin at 9 pm. with lots of prizes planned for those wearing the winning cos tunes. The public is invited to attend. Donation will be $100 each.
 The Wasilla Grange recently took over the operation of the community hall and i'll addition to events sponsored by the Was fila School and other organiza- tions, the Grange plans to hold regular dances. the frequency to be determined by the public re sponse.
 Committee for the masquerade dance consists Of Laura Momm- sen, chairman, Wayne Hunter and Pat Newcomb. Tickets may be obtained from Grange mem bers or at the door the evening of the dance.
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
AlL-TlME HIGH
 ENROLMENT NOTED AT UNIVERSITY

on-campus enrolment reach ca an ail-time high of sa1 at the University of Alaska as fall semester registration closed. Last years record was 456 Uni. verslty officials predict that the figure will exceed 500 at second semester. ss~O..e'
 Approximately 1000 persons are enrolled in the Uniyersitv's Anchorage Community College Approximately 25O more are en- rolled at Ketchikan Community College, and 186 at the newly opened Juneau Community Col lege.
 Richard c. Ragle, director of the unlyersity's military branch es, said that 1,162 persons regis tered for credit last year at the various bases. Prof Rae1e said that with fall registration still open at Elmendorf AFB and Fort richardson, total registration probably will exceed 1,2O0 Thus over 5000 persons will be or are taking university courses for credit.
 Representatives from the sch ooi of mines are flaming through out the territory now to teach mining extension, and the an nuai mining short course opened last week on campus. University officials expect the total enroll ment to exceed last years 975.
 Increasing numbers Of scient- lsts are using the facilities of the
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
EVENING MA. PLANNED FOR ALL SAINTS DAY

All Saints Day. a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, will be observed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Palmer on Thursday. November l with an evening mass to be offered at 500 pm. by the Rev. James P Snead.
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
Sutton Clubs Join In Building
 =
 Fund Project

A joint venture, the Sutton Community Fall Festival, will be staged at Moose Hall in Palmer on Saturday, November 10 by members of the Suttonettes and Homesteaders H m m k s Clubs, and the Sutton Rod and Gun Club. Co-chairmen for the event are Midge Yerbich and Evelyn Johnson. Proceeds will go toward the Sutton Community Building which is now under construction. The community hopes to be able to use the build ing by next year.
 The Festival will begin at FOO pm. and continue throughout the evening, with four grand prizes to be awarded at II pm, including hand crocheted af- ghan, Woman's diamond ring set, service for six stainless steel tableware and a 100qo wool blan- ket.
 Entertainment for the entire family will be provided at vari- ous booths. Offered for sale will be baked goods, fancy work, re- treatments, a grab bag and other games for the children, and Al aska's Favorite Game.
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25

Arctic Research Laboratory which the university administers at Barrow for the Office of Naval Research.
 The University of Alaska Agri- cultural Extension Service pre- diets that this year it's programs will assist more Alaskan famiI- les than last year when the total was record breaking 21.323
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25
REV. RICHARD BLAIR KIWANlS SPEAKER

The Rev. Richard Blair, pastor of the Westminster Church of Rochester, NY, was guest speaker at the October 9 meet ing of the Palmer Kiwanis Club His interesting topic was Hands. Rev. Blair is in Palmer as guest speaker at the week. long preaching mission being held at the United Protestant Church.
 Also guest was William Fris- to of Anchorage.
 Members were shown man Of the proposed city park by Allen Mick, a member of the Kiwanis park committee.
 Election of officers will be held at the November 5 meeting The nominating committee will present slate of candidates at the meeting and further nomina- tons may be made from the floor.
 Meetings are being held at Grange hall. with the luncheons being catered by women of the Grange.
The frontiersman., 1956-10-25

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