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The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
Fish Hatchery Open 10 Public

Alex McRae of the Department of Fisheries was 8 Palmer visit or this week. While in the valley McRae extended an invitation to the public to visit the fish hatchery located near Fire Lake. The hatchery is now full of fish and we certainly will welcome amy and all visitors who wish to see the hatchery, he said.
 Within the next two weeks Lu- eil1e Lake will be stocked. he said, and the restocking program on Echo and other area lakes will begin, he said. The lakes to be re-stocked will not be closed and MeRae suggested that the fish enmen get out and catch the big ones.
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
MIA OUTLINES NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM

A number of questions are be- ing repeated again and again, in regards to the coming dial tele- phone system of MTA, according to Robert Partridge, MTA man. ager.
 Typical questions are: What are the exchange names? The areas have been designated as follows: Palmer is Pioneer Ex- change; Wasilla, Frontier; Sut- ton, Alpine; and Chugiak, Home stead The names were taken from an international dial cod ing manual, with the most ap- propriate ones being chosen. EGG rules forbid the use of unauthor- ized names.
 Rates for telephone service were determined by the Rural Electrifioation A d m irristration in Washington, D. C., based on the overall cost of the complete dial system. If the rates appear high, Partridge said, 1t is because so many people have been wait ing until the system was working before signing up as members. To date approximately 625 have sub scribed, however, he added, there are about 1,200 potential sub scribers. The rates are lower than those in the Anchorage system.
 The base rate area for Palmer is the area within the city limits; for Wasilla, within the townsite of Wasiila; for Chugiak, the tele- phone building itself, which will be built at approximately Mile IS; for Sutton, also the telephone building, which will be built in the immediate vicinity of Eska Creek on the Glenn Highway.
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21

Mileage charges f or rural phones is a common practice in all telephone systems, Partridge pointed out; the REA determined the mileage rate for the MTA. The charge is figured by air miles from the base rate area. The first one-eighth of a mile does not carry a charge.
 From one to eight parties will be connected on one line. The multi-rural is an eight party line, and does not carry a mileage charge. Selective ringing will be used. When your phone rings. the call is for your number. 9th CT rings on the line will not be heard by other subscribers. Only if the receiver is lifted when the line is in use will other parties talking be heard. Be cause parties are determined by area grouping it will not be pos sible to choose the other party or parties on the lines.
 This question is asked often, Partridge said: Will an eight panty line limit the chances of being able to receive or make calls because of being busy all the time?" Not necessarily, he said, because the system will have feature called conversa- tioraal timing. At the end of six to eight minutes, on station1to- station calls, the persons talking will hear beep or warming tone then after two more minutes the call is automatically cut off. This does not apply to long dis tance calls, which are unlimited in conversation time.
 According to Partridge there will be some toll charges between ex-
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
Chamber Discusses Milk Program,
 Mat. River Problem

The milk consumption survey maae in the Palmer and Seward schools last April and the river bank erosion problem in the Butte area were the topics of discussion at the June 20 meet ing of the Matanuska Chamber Of Commerce meeting.
 H. P. Gazaway of the Alaska Agriculture Experiment Station spoke to the group about the sur vey, pointing out the advantages that would be possible if the Fed enal milk program was extended to Alaska. The survey brought out that the overall milk con- sumption in the two school sys- tems was more than doubled when the fresh milk was made available to the students at least once day, and in some schools three times day, at a lower price than customary. Seward had never had the milk program before. Palmer, the highest user of milk in the lunch programs, increased their consumption pro- portionately
 The Federal milk program was started to use the surplus milk in the States, and because Alaska was not considered to have sur plus, the territory was not in- eluded in the program whereby the government would subsidize around three cents per serving. Gazaway pointed out the need to increase consumption of milk through promotion and edtlca- tion. Capital investments in dairy farms in the area is matched by investments in the processing plants, he pointed out. Milk should be made as available to the public as soft drinks-and advertised in the same way, he pointed out. Dollar wise, he said, milk gives the buyer the most for his food dollar. The results of the surveys will be sent to Washington, D. C. as the first definite step toward getting All aslQa included in the program.
 River Control
 Don Irwin, director of the Ex- pertinent Station, told Chamber members of the long, and rather fruitless, attempts made to obtain control of the Matanuska River to prevent the continued river bank erosion in the Butte farm area. He told about tries made as long ago as 10 years when re-
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The frontiersman., 1956-06-21

changes. There Wllf be a mlm- mum 50-cent charge on incoming and outgoing calls from Chug- iak to Palmer, Fort Richardson, Elmendorf and Anchorage. How ever, on calls coming from Gnu giak to Palmer, once the sub- scriber is connected into the Palmer exchange. there IS no ad- ditional toll charge to reach any other part of the MTA system. The 50-cent toll charge was set by the Alaska Communication System because MTA is utilizing the ACS toll line from Palmer to Chugiak and from Chugiak to Anchorage. There are no MTA- owned lines connecting Chuglak to Palmer.
 Wall phones may be installed if desired.
 At a later date when equip ment is in stock a long cord or ret . ctable cord may be had There will be a nominal iHlstal1a- tion charge. There will be small monthly rental, plus initial in stallation charge for loud ring ing bells for barns or outside buildings. colored phones will be available. later for an extra monthly charge and nominal installation charge. No orders will be taken for these until after the system has been constructed and working.
 There is no installation change for the dial telephone as the equity covers this charge, how ever, there is an installation charge for any extensions, plus a monthly rental charge.
 MTA can not assure subscrib-
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21

CTS of the type of service pre- ferred because it is known that the system will be underbuilt. This is caused by the fact, Part ridge said, that there are still many people that have not be- come members. However, he said, the present members have first preference. on the type ser vice desired, and wherever pos sible, it will be supplied.
 Subscribers may have listed or unlisted telephone numbers in the. telephone directory which will contain the four exchanges. A 24-hour information operator will be at the switchboard. Tele- phone bills may be paid either by mail or visiting the Palmer bus mess office.
 Accidents, fires, or other em- ergencies may be reported by di- aling the emergency number hist ed on the directory cover or by dialing the operator.
 If line goes out of order it may be reported to the operator from amy other phone. In case of a power failure the system will continue to operate on its own emergency power. Pay phones will be stationed conven- iently. Equity will still be re- quired after the new dial system is working.
 The MTA will make every ef- fort to serve all persons, Part ridge said, however there can be no definite promise for those moi now d member but who plan to become a fully paid-up member in the near future. It will depend on existing facilities in that area, he said.
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
MATANUSKA RIVER ! CAUSING EROSION
 IN BUTTE FARM AREA

Is the Matanuska River claim ing valuable farm land in the Butte area or isn't it, seems to be a question in the Anchorage area, but in the Valley, those who have witnessed the damage have no doubts in their minds about damages done in the past and the apparent damage that will be done in the future before any type flood control work can be done to combat the swollen river waters.
 From the ground evidences of the damage are not too apparent, but a flight over the area in an airplane presents quite arssther picture. On the Viv Falk farm several acres of land have been claimed by the river during the past few years. Not too long ago the family was forced to move their home in order to save it. Since that time additional acres have gone into the river to be washed out to sea.
 Del. K. L. Bartlett, who made an aerial survey of the area on a visit last year, has appealed to Congress to review the problem of streaanbank erosion in the Butte area. The House Committee on Public Works recently approv- ed the resolution calling for re view of reports submitted on the Matanuska River, and Major General E. C. Itschner, assistant chief of engineers for civil works, Department of the Army, has been so notified and a carbon copy of the notice sent to Col. Carl Y. Farrell, CE, District En- gineer, Alaska District.
 Other farms in the Butte area from which valuable land has been lost are those of the Wander hoff, Vic Falk, Sr., and Wood families Also apparently en- dangered are sections of the power hines running from the Ek- lutrra project to the Palmer area Although the poles are re-en- forced by deep billings, the river has cut a channel down sections of the pole line and in some spots is going through with consider able force.
 The river has not yet reached its customary summer peak. Ac- cording to Joseph Childers, hy- draulie engineer with the U. s. Geological Survey, guage read ings in 1855 gave a sixlfoot max
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The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
FARMERS WELCOME
 TWO DAYS OF RAIN

Two days of rain and the Mat anuska Valley has taken on a beautiful coat of green Fields of brome gnass, vetch and other feeds seemed to shoot up over night. Fields that were brown for want of moisture are now thick with green growth. Agrl- culturistts in the valley had pre- dicted poor crops unless moisture was gotten to the crops. We'll its here and no one hears the old cry, Gee, I wish it'd stop rain ing
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
HURLEY, THUMA AND BRANTON
 NAMED TO BOARD

A determined group of Mata- nuska Electric Association mean- bers last Saturday night made known their wishes in regards to who will serve on the associa- tionss board of directors by el- ecting James Hurley, Harold Thnna, and C. Ivan Branton to three vacant offices on the board. The men are the same three named by the membership at the April IA meeting who were later denied seating by resolu ton passed by three members of the old board of directors The resolution stated that the April II election was not conducted according to notices mailed to the members and as such was not legal.
 The results of the voting were as follows: Hurley, 358; Thuma. 348, ,Branton, 342. Branton will fill the term of office vacated by Charles Wilson. Hurley and Thu4na will fill the expired terms of Mrs. Justine Parks and R. Bruce Graham. Voting results on the proposition were reversed from those of the April fl meet- ing when all failed to pass. At the Saturday meeting voters cast 159 in favor and s against set ting the $25 million debt limit; 258 for and 95 against the $5 million limit for directors auth orized spending; and 242 for and 110 against the capital credits proposition. Some opposition to the proposals were voiced from the floor prior to the voting. James Mcdowell of chugiak of fered. a motion that the propo- sftions be tablet, with Dan Bell of Eagle River offering a second. The motion, when voted upon by the membership, failed to pass. James Hurley pointed out to the membership that the proposals were placed on the ballots ia an effort to comply with Territorial law.
 The meeting was conducted by Dr. Allan Mick of Palmer, who was named chairman of the meeting by the membership. Mrs. Justine Parks was absent, as was vice president, Phil O'Neill R. Bruce Graham, secretary declin- ed to conduct the meeting and left immediately after requesting his name be taken from the bal lot; the only board member pres ent for the entire meeting, Aaron Combs of Wskf lla, said he would prefer not to conduct the meet ing. John Radar, Anchorage at torney who was requested by group of members to attend the meeting in an impartial capacity. was nominated as chairman of the meeting but declined in fa- uor of Dr. Mick. He Later agreed lO SiL on the plduIOrm as aSS1Sl- ant parliamentarian.
 SEAT DIRECTORS
 Immediately following the ac- ceptance of the voting results. the membership voted to regard the newly elected board of dir ectors as qualified, seat them and have the oaths of office ad- ministened. John Shaw, MEA at- torney administered the oaths of office and the new directors took their seats at the directors table. Also by a favorable motion the membership voted to employ (Continued on page 8)
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
I1lEn IflEnnbERS ELECT DIRECTORS
CITY OF PALMER ADDS 40 ACRES

As of June Is the City of Palmer is 40 acres larger. By order of Judge J. l.. McCarrey 5f the District Court the south 40 acres adjacent to Palmer has been declared annexed to the City of Palmer. This is the first annexation to the city since its incorporation May l, 1851. On May 29, 1856, just a little more than five years after the incorporation, voters indicated their desire to annex the area, with but one person casting dissenting vote. City Attorney John Shaw was no- tIfied of the Counts decision early this week.
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21

TRY "A FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIED AID for that item you may have for sale. rent or lease.
The frontiersman., 1956-06-21
AL Y. HAGEN NAMED MANAGER
 1856 VALLEY FAIR

Al V. Hagen was named man. ager of the 1856 Matanuska Val ley Fair by the association board of directors at their June 19 meeting. The board had request ed written applications for the position; only two were received. Because the association bylaws state that director may not hold the paid position of manag- CT, Hagen stated in his applica- tion that if named manager he would resign from the board of Directors, effective July 1.
 As secretary of the association Hagen has done considerable ground work for the 1856 Fair Last year he served as manager without salary and has given free time to the association over a period of many years. The asso- ciationa directors authorized the salary of $1750, plus $400 car and travel allowance, for the man. ager's position with duties to be- gin July l and continue until the annual membership meeting in nid-November.
 A proposition will be present. ed to the membership at that time to hire a year-round man. ager. It was pointed out by the directors that advertising con tacts must be made before the first of the year to enable budget allowance for the large Stateside firms. Throughout the year, they said, there is considerable work which must be done in prepara- tion for the next fair. We need a full-ti11le man who has the in terest Of the Fair at heart, and who will devote his time to work for the association', the stated. They proposed a salary of $3, GOO which would include mileage.
 NAME BUILDING
 In honor of M. D, Snodgrass, a staunch supporter and devotee of the Matanuska Valley Fair since its very beginning, the new exposition building at the fair grounds will be named the SNODGRASS BUILDING. A eolorful dedication ceremony is being planned and will be held during the 1856 Valley Fair cele- bnation. MT. Snodgrass, named honorary member of the Fair Association several years ago. has devoted years to the progress of the Fair. This year he has been advertising agent in the Valley area and was very sue- cessful in selling advertising space in the annual premium book. While member of the House he was instrumental in getting funds released for assist ance for Territorial fairs. Since that time the Matanuska Valley Flai~ Association has received 8 grant each year. Application for funds for the 1856 Fair have been sent to Governor B. Frank Heintzlemar.
 TO MOVE MUSEUM
 The Fair Museum building, moved next to the exposition building last year, will be moved once more-this time to the front of the grounds. just to the right of the main entrance and mid way. Alaskan artifacts are being gathered by Curator T. A. Moy- CT and souvenir booklet which will be sold at the Fair is being
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The frontiersman., 1956-06-21

The City fire department vol unteers were called out on Tues day of this week for a rubbish fire burning in the back of the Meehan rubbish collection truck. No damage resulted.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
TOTEM PARK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE


 Three Blocks South of College Road
 On Westa9ood Way
 Charles c. Powers. Pastor
 Telephone: 533s Sunday: 10 200 a.m.-Sunday School. An interesting class for every age group MT. Kenneth Wright, Sunday School Superintendent. Il :00 a.m.-Morning WorsnJpi Service. Message by the pastor.
 :45 p.m.-Young people meet at the church for an interesting service es- peeially for youth. Mrs. Charles Pow CTS. President.
 7:45 p.m.-Evening Evangefistic Ser vice. Good music. and vital message from the Bible. Our message is evan gelstic-our emphasis is Christ. Tuesday: r 100 p.m.-Calling night Wednesday: 7:45 p.m..-Midweek Prayer and Praise service. Church Board meets the End Wednesday of every month. Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:45 p.m. Mrs. Noel Wright, President.
 Friday: Caravan meets at 400 p.m. Boys and girls from to IA are welcome to attend Mr. Noel Wright. Director. All are welcome to attend our friendly Church. Our friendliness is contagious.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST. SCIENTIST

Ts,i-d Ave. Opposite the Federal Building
 9:30 a.m.-Sunday school
 Il 100 a.m.-Sunday service
 8:00 p.m.---Wednesday meeting
 READING ROOM HOURS
 12 to pm.-Monday thru Friday
 T to g pm.-Thursday
 2 to g pm.-Saturday
 The healing power of divine -sove will be set forth at Christian Science services Sunday in the Lesson-SerInen entitled Christ Jesus"
 Jesus assurance to his disciples of their ability to heal the sick by means of prayer will be included in the Scrip tural reading John l4-l2l: ssVerily. verily. say unto you. He that believeth on me. the works that I do shall fe do also. and greater works than thesa shall he do; because go unto my Father"
 Selections read from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy will include the fol- lowing t243:4i The divine Love. which made harmless the poisonous viper. which delivered men from the boiling oil, from the fiery furnace, from the jaws of the lion. can heal the sick in every age and triumph over sin and death
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
CATHOLIC CHURCH CHTyRCsH SERVICES

The new summer schedule of Sunday and weekday services for the Catholic Church were announced by Father Boil 10th, the following schedule will be giv- en. Sunday Masses: Hospital chapel: am.
 Church: 6, !. 8, g. 10, II. 12 & A30 pm.
 HiWay Park Chapel. g Weekday Masses: Hospital chapel: 6
 Church. and 8 Confessions: Saturday: 4 to 5 and T to
 pm. Monday-7:so pm: Boy scouts-Parish
 Hall Tuesday-7:30 pm: Catholic Information
 ClaSs-Parish Hall. Baptisms: Sunday-t.30 p.m.-by ap-
 pointment
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

et5 Second Avenue
 Phone 5l4l Rev. A. E. Purviance, Minister
 SUNDAY Sunday school 9:45 ain. Morning Worship II 100 am. Young Adults Fellowship $500 pm. Evening Worship 7:30 pm.
 Weeks Activities Woman's Society of Christian Service, every End Tuesday of the month. p.m., Circles meet as follows: Susannah Wes- ley, 4th Thursday. l :30 pm. Jesse Lee, 4th Thursday, | 80 pm. Ruth. 4th Thurs day, 80 p.m. Naomi. 4th Tuesday. ! :3o pm. Cub Scout Pack meeting. lth Friday. 7:3o p.na.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
INTER-DE R-DENOMINATIONAL THE JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FOR CHRIST TEEN-AGE BIBLE CLUB OF FAIRBANKS, ALASKA

Serving the heart of the far north with the far north at Heart. . IDA BEEMAN. Director and Executive Board Chairman.
 BARBARA THOMAS. President. PEGGY POTTER. Sec-Treas. Bob Thomas. Fellowship Chairman. Nathan Vandenleer. Tract Chairman.
 Regular weekly meetings. at noon. each Wednesday in Room 220. Fairbanks Pub lie School Building, 7th and Cushman.
 Regular morning prayer meetings, at 7:45.
 Distribution of Gospel Tracts.
 Participation in Youth for Christ ral- lies. conducted in Fairbanks each Sat- urday at pm.
 For further information, write to Miss Ida Beensan, c/o Resident Engineers. Ladd AFB, Alaska, or see any of the above personnel at 4l2 Fifth of weekends.
 'Whosoevsr shah call upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved" Acts Is .32. The teen-age club was organized Sept. 6, 1853 by one of the executive board members of the local Youth for Christ Organization.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
THE SALVATION ARMY

ii0 Fifth Avenue It. Gerald Hill, Commanding Officer SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday School 10: :00 am Holiness Meeting :fo am. Young Peoples Meeting 100 pm. TUESDAY Brass Band Practice 6 80 p.m. Torchbearers Club T :0 pm. WEDNESDAY Junior Legion ZOO pm. Girls Choir 5 GO p.m. Corps Cadet Supper :00 pm. Corps Cadet Meeting :30 pm. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study e:00 pm. THURSDAY Ladies Hone League l 80 p.m. SATURDAY Girls Club 5:a0 n.m. Youth For Christ s;00 pm. Street Service :30 pm.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
CHuREH OF con

25th Street and Gillam Way ? blocks south from 23rd at Gillian War
 R. c. Wilson. Pastor
 Tel. 3257 Sunday School PAS am. Worship. lo:d5 am. Evening Service AS pm. Wed. Eve. I .45 nsra. Children's Recreation Hour and Rel. Ed ueation Saturday :3o pm.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
FAIRBANKS EVANGELICAL
 LUTHERAN CHURCH

52l Fourth Avenue, Phone 2329
 Jess w. Thompson. Pastor
 521 Fourth Avenue, Phone 2329
 Jess w Thompson, Pastor Sundays: Worship services at 8:3o and 1i:00. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:45 Thursdays. BOO Choir Rehearsal. lst and 3rd Wednesdays. Women's Bible Study group at 1:30. 2nd Wednesday. 800 Ladies Aid. End Friday. Couples Club
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
pENTEeosTAL CHURCH OF GOD

EOOo OOO 18th and Cushman-z Block East
 Rev E. N. Gurr. Pastor Radio Program: KFRB. l2:3o Sunday School: 10 a-m- Morning Worship: II am. Evening Worship: 7:45 pm. Tues-Evening Service: [ .45 p.m- Fri.-Young peoples service: 7:45 p.m. The church where you are never . stranyeri
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
NORTH POLE CHAPEL

NORTH POLE CHAPEL
 (Theatre Quonset Hut Bldg.) REV. RICHARD J. TEETER. Pastor Sunday School II am. Special features nelade Flannelgraf and object lessons by Phyllis Bates, Youth evangelist. Morning Worship II :45 am. Lively congregational singing you will enjoy. Attend these full gospel services at North Pole.
 Special instrumental music and vocal numbers.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-23
UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship meeting and Sunday school meet at 10 am. every Sunday. Carpen- ters Hali 315 5th avenue. All regligious liberals cordially invited For information or transportation call 2978.