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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-28
AIdon Projects
17OHousesfor


Some ITO homes will occupy
the Locust Hills development on
Chanute drive near Bethesda
when it is completed. a spokes-
man for the builder said today.
Aldon Construction of the
Woodward Building, Washington.
is building the development
where l42 homes have already
been sold.
The firm has been operating in
the residential construction field
here since 1887 and has built
more than 1000 houses and
about the same number of
apartment units during that
period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-28
Blick Announces
New Development

Edward A. Blick, Inc, today
announced plans to open a new
development of over "a acres to
be known as Valley Brook and
to contain a total of "a homes.
A first section of 10 houses will
be started next month.
The subdivision is located on
the Colesville road. two miles
beyond Four Corners. Edmund
w. Dreyfuss is the architect.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Bremen Answer Brush Fire Call

Palmer volunteer fire fighters were called out Sunday morning when a brush fire in the North Palmer section got out of control and jumped to a wooded area nearby. Because of high Knik winds at the time it was neces- sary to call on the street depart ment to doze a ring around the fire and the Palmer Fire Guard station responded to request for help in controlling the fire which was threatening nearby homes.
 Fire Chief Joseph Gallant again Warnd residents about burning on their property with out first obtaining permission. "With the wind blowing the way it has the past few weeks, it is not safe to start stump, brush or grass fires. As soon as the winds let up the fire department will be glad to assist property owners in burning off their brush and grass. he said.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
30 PROMOTED IN ANNUAL EXERCISES

Promotlon diplomas were pre- sented to 80 eighth grade stu dents of the Palmer school system in exercises held at Central Sch ool yesterday afternoon William Benyish, junior school principal, awarded the diplomas to the re- cord number of students which were promoted this year.
 The program included selec- tions by the chorus group and a trumpet quartet presentation.
 The American Legion citizen ship awards were given to James Shaginoff and Polly Moffitt, and winners of The American Legion Auxiliary Alnerieanisan essay contest received their awards. They were Lila Ann Woods, grade ', and Terry Nienarsa, grade 6. In addition, essay awards in the senior division were made during the program to Jerene Stephan, winner, and honorable mention winners Roberta Sharp, Walter Phillips, Anna Onkka, Betty Schaefer, and Carol Splet- tstoezer, all high school students.
 The following students receiv- ed promotion diplomas:
 Duane Anderson, Penny Buzby, Ernest Evan, Harold Gene, Kar- en Grover, Marcina Hartner, Ro- bert Johns, Donald Jones, Horst KalWies, Katherine Knutsen, Russell McKechnie, Polly Moffitt Doris Nicolie, Mona O'Donnell Steven Peterson, Mary Ratliff Donald Shaginoff, Donald Savers, Leland Stainbrook, Joan Stuart Andrew Snulich, William Smith Mary Terapelli. Craig Trow- bridge, Kristie VerraH, and Gail Wooten.
 Also, Janice Bach, Donna Car son, Patricia Cassel, Shannon Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Nat. Geographic Carries Article
 On Alaska

In the Aleut tongue the word "alashka', which gave Alaska it's name, means ssbig land" or main land' The National Geographic Magazine for June, with four articles, 91 photographs, and a new 10=eolor wall map of Alaska, describes the far4north Territory as .the fastest7growing portion of the United States"
 Leading the magazines DOT trayal, Elsie May Bell Grosvenor, wife of Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor, chairman of the board of trustees of the National Geographic So- eiety, writes of "Alaska's Warm CT Side" W. Robert Moore chief of the Society's foreign staff, covers Alaska, the Big Land. !" Virginia L. Wells, an Anchorage housewife and amateur natural ist, describes "Photographing Northern Wild Flowers"
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Two Injured in Gar Accident

Virgil Kinnunen, g, and Frank w. Konnight, g, were injured in a car accident at Mile 56 last Saturday. Four other passengers in the car, Richard Momany, Earl Heln CTS, Raymond Wagner, and Douglas Weaver received minor injuries. The 1855 Ford sedan was a total loss. Konnight, the driver, was reported to have fallen asleep while travelling at a high rate of speed. He was brought to the Valley Presbyteri- an Hospital by the Palmer Com munity Ambulance and later transferred to the 5005th Air force hospital, along with Kin nunen. All the men are members of the 5039th Motor Vericle Trans portation Squad at Elmendorf.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Parade 10 Open Colony Day Events

The Central School play ground will be the assembly point for the parade that will open the 1856 Colony Day celebration which will be held in Palmer on Sunday, May 27 The parade is slated to get under way at pm. Four local organizations have signed up for participation to date, according to Ed Smith, Chamber of Commerce president, and chairman of the parade com mittee. Cash prizes of $75, $50, and $25 will be awarded to the winning floats. In addition the Palmer Kiwanis Clubs youth services committee announced this week that their organization would award prizes of $25, $15, and $10 to the best floats enter ed by All members.
 Following the parade members of the Matanuska Valley Airnens Association will present a mock bombing demonstration, with their target to be marked off at the Fairgrounds. The local fly CTS will demonstrate their talents in formation flying and the mock bombing.
 With the exception of the con- sessions, everything will be free, Smith pointed out. The Valley Chamber is sponsoring the cele- bration in observance of the 21st anniversary of the colonization of the Matanuska Valley. Plans for the big free beef barbeque have been completed and arrange ments are being made for con- cocting that famous barbeque sauce that everyone just "goes" for. Prior to the barbeque there will be. kids games, contests, ball games, and a horse show. Members of the Arctic Trails Rid ing Club will present the horse show which will include various riding tricks and games.
 Smith said today that the com mittees are hoping that the Col onists will have a tent where pictures will be on display, de- pietirg life in the Valley lssck ln the 1885 period. They h1pe also to have many of the original Colonists, and those active in the colonization work. on radio and television programs prior to the celebration.
 Organizations planning to op- crate concessions at the Fair grounds are asked to contact Al Hagen concession chairman, as soon as possible so that final ar engagements may be made. Space rent will be $10, electricity $5 and a $5 deposit for grounds. The lat ter is redeemable if the grounds are left clean.
 Also, all organizations rlan- ming to participate in the parade are urged to register with Smith as soon as possible. The Palmer High School Pioneer Band will play lively marching tunes for the parade.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
MEMBERS FILE
 PETITIONS FOR MEA SPECIAL MEETING

Seven petitions, carrying esti- mated 209 signatures of Matan- uska Electric Association mem bers, were filed at the MEA of flee this week, calling for spe- eia1 meeting of the membership on June I6, 1856. The petitions were circulated earlier this week to obtain the necessary 10 percent of membership signatures to en- able the special meeting call.
 Interested members of MEA who circulated the petitions pointed out that the purpose of the membership calling a special meeting on the 16th of June, when the Directors have already called a membership meeting for that date, was to insure the legal ity of the meeting. In other words, should the Directors call for meeting be termed void, the memberships call would permit the meeting to be held just the same.
 Notice of the memberships call for the special meeting will go out to the members this week.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
ALFRED Y. HAGEN
 CHAMBER SPEAKER

Al V. Hagen was guest speaker at the May Is meeting of the Ma tanuska Valley Chamber of Com merce and made reports on the Civil Defense program in the Greater Palmer Area (of which he is directory, of progress in the 1856 Valley Fair, and announced the formation of Playland, Inc. at Wasilla Lake.
 The CD Director told Chamber members of the radios that have been assigned to this area and of their proposed uses. He told members that an alert is expected in mid-July during which there is a possibility that some 10000 persons may be sent to the valley region and the military expect to conduct maneuvers in this area.
 During his discussion of the 1856 Valley Fair, Don L. Irwin announced he will give $50 to be used for prizes in photography contest during the Fair. The pie lures may be of anything Alaskan and the right for the Fair Asso- citation and Chamber to use them in publicity will be requested. Complete details of the contest will be announced very soon.
 Hagen also told of the project being planned by area farmers whereby a livestock auction would be held at the Fair dur ing which young farmers of the area could sell their stock. Adams and Watts, area farmers. are for mulating the plan.
 Playland, Inc. was recently in- corporated by Hagen, Glen Bur
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The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
MTA DIRECTORS
 MEET TONIGHT
 FOR BID DISCUSSION

A special meeting of the Ma tanuska Telephone Association directors will be held this even ing during which the results of bids for the construction of the Central office and the unattended stations will be discussed. Bids were opened and read at meet ing held yesterday afternoon. A total of five construction firms, including local and we'll as Anch- orage firms, were received. Pres ent for the openings and plan ming to attend the special meet ing tonight are Clifford Getting, REA representative from the Washington, D. C. office, and Earl Sisk, REA engineer from Seat tie. MT Getting has followed the progress of the MTA project from the very first and is very much interested in it's development.
 Robert Partridge, MTA man. ager, said today, that it is very imperative that equity payments be made by those members plan ming to have telephone service on the new system. We lack about $2,000 in equity payments and if we don't get it very soon we may have to delete some areas of the proposed system,' ,' he stated. Pay ments may be made at the MTA office, in person or by mail. They may be part-payments or whole payments-"just so we meet the minimum requirement. of about $2,000," Partridge said.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
M. D. Snodgrass Gives History
 Of Alaska Fairs

M. D. Snodgrass, long time val ley resident, and long a staur1ch supporter of the Matanuska Val ley Fair, this week contributed the following article on the Ter ritory's biggest fair-the Matan- uska Valley Fair. In his article he points out that fair time is hereby here What will you have? he asks-What will you give?
 Do you people of the Matan- uska Valley want to make the 1856 Fair an agricultural, indus trial and educational affair? Or perhaps a carnival type-or a combination of both?
 Do you want to help build a State Fair at Palmer?
 Tt takes people and materials and large amount of work and time to accomplish such an un- dertaking. Alaska Fairs came about through the efforts of a small group of Fairbanks busi- ness men, truck gardeners and homesteaders about 1917. The first Fair was an exhibit of vege- tables, farm crops and flowers, exhibited at the skating rink and climaxed by banquet and Grand Ball.
 This was followed by the Boys and Girls Victory Garden Show in 1920, promoted by Mar garet Harris of Fairbanks High School. In 1923 a Bill providing funds was passed by the Legis- lature for Alaska Fairs and spon- soring the All Club work in AL aska.
 The Extension Department of the Agriculture College and School of Mines, now the Univer- sity of Alaska, have rendered a very valuable service in the growth of the Fairs and through their help we built the four divi- sional fairs Fairbanks, Anchor age, Juneau and Nome. The Western Alaska Fair at Anchor age suspended operation during
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The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
kepIer Park Opens for Season

Plcnlc grounds at kepler Park are now open, according to Jesse Kepler, owner. Three picnic tab- les will be available for public use and shallow we'll is being put down for the convenience of picnickers and campers. MT. Kep- Ter has extended an invitation to the public to use the facilities at their own convenience.
 "When I bought that property a number of years ago I thought it would be ideal for a play area
 and that is what I am striving for, he said. Mir. Kepler has what is probably a unique method for collecting fees. It is all by volun- tary contribution. Collection cans are attached to trees in various spots of the area and persons us- ing the boats, picnic or camping grounds are invited to help hand le the maintenance costs by vol unteer donations. He said that the system worked out very well last year when he made boats available to fishermen. T didn't lose an oar, an oarlock, nor were the boats damaged, he said and I don't think l lost much money either-most sportsmen are an honest lot", he remarked.
 This year three boats will be available to the public on Echo Lake and on Bradley and Kepler Lakes there will be six more. The connecting channel between the lakes has ben cleared of brush and dead trees and boats will be able to travel from Bradley to Kepler lake. A new dock has been built for boats on these lakes.
 MT. Kepler said his future plans include the installation of open fire places. At the present time the road is in good travel condi- ton, he said. No mud or deep holes to catch the travellers.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Forester Plans
 Training Session For Hof-Shoi Grew

A training session for the Fire Guard Station hot-shot crew will be held at the Station this Satur- day afternoon, according to Will liam Adams. forester. The ses- sion will be held for those men who have registered for the sum- mer work, and for others who were unable to register at an earlier time but who are interest ed in working with fire crew this year. The operation of Pacific Marine pumps will be demon strated, as well as the use of other fire fighting equipment. The pump will be set up at Moose Creek where the crew will prac- tice pumping and the proper method of placing fire lines. As sisting Forester Adams with the work will be Gene Horning, fire guard stationed at the local Sta ton this summer.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
RESERVES TO MEET TWICE NEXT WEEK

Members of ssCn Company 180th Engineer Battalion, USAR, will be meeting on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, ae- cording to It. Herbert Lang. There will be no meeting the fol- lowing week because of Memori- al Day.
 Recently assigned to the local Company were SP3 William Wade, SP3 Charles Hoffman, and PFC Charles Baugh. SP3 Miles Rice, SP3 Paul McGiboney, and James Hitchcock will be assign ea to the company in the near future. McGiboney holds an Army Master rate in pistol shoot ing and both Rice and Hitchcock are expert demolition men.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
SUMMER VACATION BEGINS IN
 PALMER SCHOOLS

Activities in the Palmer school system will be complet- ed tomorrow when students pick up their final report cards and bid their teachers a happy summer vacation: Several teachers of the local school system are planning trips to the States this summer, some to vacation, others to take special summer school courses. Promotion exercises were held for eighth graders on Wednes- day of this week and comdnen- cement exercises for the grad uating seniors will be held to- morrow night.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
co U RT NE " s

George Masters was fined SIS on a speed limit violation when he entered plea of guilty in U. s. Commissioners Court on May 9. The complaint was brought by the Territorial Police.
 William B. Fox, g, entered a plea of guilty and was found the same on a charge of purchasing ane procuring intoxicating liquor for the purpose of giving or serv- ing same to persons under the age of 21. He appeared in court May IS on citizens complaint. He was fined $100 and given a five-month suspended sentence.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Dr. LeRoy Good Commencement Speaker


 chorage Community College, will deliver the commencement ad- dress at exercises to be held in Central School gymnasium to- morrow evening. His topic will be What Is An Educated Person." The exercises will begin at 8 pm. when the graduating seniors of Palmer High School take their places to the professional tunes of Verdi's "Triumphal March" played by the brass ensemble to the high school Pioneer Band.
 The invocation will be offered by the Rev. John T. Dickerson of the First Baptist Church of Pal n1er, followed by the high school chorus presentation of 'aThere is a Ladye' by Alan Murray.
 Jennetta Hughes will offer the salutatorian's address, "Victuri te Salutamuso The salutatorian is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Harrington and has been a student in the Palmer schools since the second grade when she came to the Valley from Wash 1ngton. She was named to the honored position with 3.88 aver age. Throughout her high school attendance she was active in many school activities. She was president of Pep club, assistant editor of Polaris, member of the National Honor Society, student council and chorus. She was nam- ed outstanding member of chorus. this past year and received a trophy during the Music Festival held in Fairbanks last month.
 Valedietorian will be Jerene Stephan, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Harold Stephan. Miss Ste phan's average grade was 3.91 out of possible 4.00-the tops in the 1856 graduating class. She attended Palmer schools from grade one through twelve, and was very active during her high school years, including chorus, student council, Pep club, Nation al Honor Society, cheerleader, song leader, and school publica- tlons. During the past year she was editor of the high school pa- per, Banana Belt Freezes. Miss Stephan plans to continue her education. AS Valedictorian of her class she will receive the Uni versity of Alaska scholarship.
 Following the two addresses graduate James Cottrell will pre- sent Schurnan's "Traumerii," a trombone solo, followed by the commencement address by Dr. Good.
 Life is a Lovely Thing. by Glad Youse will be offered by members of the girls triple trio.
 William T. Zahradnicek, Pal- ner schools superintendent, will present awards, including the Matanuska Valley Farmers Co., operating Association and the AL aska Rural Rehabilitation Asso- citation $500 University of Alaska scholarships and other special awards, and the University schol- arship which goes to Valedictor- ian Jerene Stephan. The presen- tations will be followed by the high school chorus singing God My King.
 High School Principal Harry Wimner will present the class of 1856 to George Ed Smith, presi- dent of the Palmer Board of Edu- cation who will award diplomas to the graduates.
 Benediction will be offered by Rev. Dickerson, followed by the receSsional.
 Students of the 1856 graduating
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The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
By the Associated Press

In Cincinnati Friday, Steven delivered hard-hitting campaign talks which dwelt mainly on for eign policy, which he called about the most serious failure of the Republican Administration"
 The Democratic presidential nominee said Eisenhower did not tell it's the truth" about the Suez crisis. He said Secretary of State Dulles is a master of reverse English" who has ''habit of de- scribing every defeat as a victory and every setback as triumph" "
 Recalling Eisenhower's recent television comment that there was "good news" about the Suez Canal negotiations, Stevenson asked:
 "Why hasn't he told us frankly that what has happened in the past few months is that the Com munist rulers of Soviet Russia have accomplished Russian ann bition that the Czars never ac- complished? Russian power and influence have moved into the Middle East :"
 Repeating his charge that the
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
Stevenson Speaking Incredible Folly In Criticizing Draft, Says Eisenhower

Eisenhower said ''the man who today disnisses our military draft as 'an incredible waste is a man who, while I do not question his sincerity, is speaking incredible folly or from incredible ignorance of war or the causes of war;
 AS for Nixon, Eisenhower said Democrats have engaged in "a foolish and futile attempt to be little this great American He praised Nixon's devotion to his duties"
 Nixon. speaking in Baltimore Friday night, said Stevenson "has refused to permit the press to ex- anime him on the draft, the H. bomb and other questionable is- sues he has raised during this campaign ...
 "If a mans views are so un- sound and unsure that he is un- able to defend and explain them in a free American press confer ence, he raises a grave question as to whether he is capable of being president :" Nixon said
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
By the Associated Press

President Eisenhower said Fri day night Adlai Stevenson is speaking incredible folly" in criticizing the military draft.
 In Los Angeles, Eisenhower covered wide variety of cam paign topics, among them Steven sons proposals on the H-bomb and the military draft, and Dem ocratic attacks on Vice President Nixon.
 On the H-bomb, Eisenhower said i've cannot risk the safety of our country upon the promise of those, who time and time again have broken their word"
 Stevenson has proposed the United States take the lead in at tempting to bring halt to the H-bofnb tests, and has said if elected President he would iniai- ate talks with other nations to that end. He also has criticized that end. He has also criticized the military draft as an inefficient method of maintaining military forces.
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
Eisenhower Didn't Tell Us the Truth About Suez Crisis, Says Stevenson

administration has sought to sweep such issues as H-bomb con trol under the rug" Stevenson said:
 We need to be called to labor, not lulled with rosy and mislead- ing assurance that all is well. Leadership which fails in this is leadership to disaster"
 Sen. Estes Kefauver said in Salt Lake City that Democrats are rapidly closing the gap" between Stevenson and Eisenhower. In a later speech he accused Eisen- hover of tragic failure" to continue western power devel- opment program he said was in- 'itiated by the Democrats.
 Asked to survey Democratic prospects in the west, Kefauver said he was confident" of Wash ington, felt it was nip and tuck" in California, that Democrats were ahead" in Nevada, making rapid gains" in Utah, moving up" in Oregon, and that Montana was lin our column" Eisenhower carried all the far western states in 1852.
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
Longest Suspension Bridge in Europe Opened in Norway

KRISTINSAND, Norway, LR - The longest suspension bridge in Europe was opened for traffic Saturday by Crown Prince Olav.
 The 2,027-foot Varodd bridge spanning Toppdal Sound east of Kristinsand - will reduce travel time from Kristinsand to the Je- vik airport by 30 minutes and the distance from Oslo to this south ern Norwegian city by 8 miles.
 The eight-million-kroner (S1.- 100000 two lane bridge looms 100 feet above the water.
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
Koyuk Returns Received

The Koyuk precinct return was received here today for the gen eral election of Oct. g, leaving only the Stebbins return out standing. The absentee ballots are to be counted Tuesday afternoon at ? at the office of the Clerk of the Court. Following are the Koyuk returns and the new to- tals:
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
Soviet Touists Visit Vatican City

VATICAN CITY, R = Nearly 500 Soviet tourists visited Vatican City Saturday, wandering in small groups through it's museums and St. Peters Basilica. This is the fourth big Russian tourist group to visit the Vatican this year.
The Nome nugget., 1956-10-22
NEW DENTIST ARRIVES

Dr. Cummings, the new dentist for Nome, arrived today from Anchorage accompanied by his wife.