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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02
Transit Talks
Set Next Week
Officials to Meet
With Bell Group

The District Commissioners
met today with the District Pub
lie Utilities Commission to de-
eide on terms they will recon-
mend to Congress for a renewed
Capital Transit franchise.
They plan to meet Monday OF
Tuesday with a group headed by
Daniel w. Bell, president Of the
American Security & Trust Co.
Mr.. Bell has suggested that
Capital Transit Co., now sched-
uled to go out of business on
August IA, should have its fran
chise renewed and then buy out
and retire the stock Of its con-
trolling shareholder. Louis E.
Wolfson, Florida multimillion-
ARE.
Would Be ResOld
Also. to meet q requirement
by Mr.. Wolfson. that all other
stockholders be offered the same
deal, Mr.. Bell suggested that
Alex. Brown & Sons, old line
underwriting firm, would guar
antee to buy at the same price
paid Mr.. Wolfson all stock Of
fered by any other shareholder.
This stock would be resold to
the public.
The Commissioners session
with the Bell group will be to
determine whether the UNDER
writer's will go along with the
Commissioners suggested fran
chiSe conditions.
Report Is Due
The city heads must report
to House and Senate conferees
on the Washington transit crisis
who are scheduled to meet again
no later than Wednesday. Last
Monday the conferees agreed to
restore the etc franchise with
special concessions if a firm
proposal" for buying out Mr..
Wolfson can be arranged.
Mr.. Bell, however, has said
restoration of the franchise is
necessary before such q deal
can be completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02

ceive your invitation to see your
wonderful country. 1t is not
necessary to repeat that your
efforts in constructing socialism
have achieved great results. +.
q. Things were very diff
ficult for us at one time, but
we had faith the time would
come when our friendship would
be strengthened again."
This was an obvious refer
ence to the long years when
he was not on speaking terms
with the Kremlin. He went on
to make it clear that he placed
the blame for this break square,
ly on Stain. when he said he
was sure that under the new
collective leadership such a mis-
understanding" could never hap
pen again.
II am sure our exchange Of
opinions win establish mutual
understanding between u.s." he
said. 'They win not only
strengthen our friendship but
the friendship Of all peoples and
the peaceful coexistence Of all
nations"
Crowds Jam Square
It was the biggest welcome
Moscow had seen since Prime
Minister Nehru Of India arrived
last year. In front Of the
Foreign Ministry. from which Mr..
Molotov resigned last night,
scores Of thousands jammed
Smolenskaya Square, pushing
and jostling for q better view.
Foreign Minister Shepilov ar
rived for the Tito reception is
minutes early and went immedi-
ately to talk with assembled
ambassadors. He received their
congratulations on his new APP
pointment as Foreign Minister.
Among those offering their best
wishes was American Ambassa-
dor Charles e. Bohlen.
News that Mr.. Shepilov, who
had been editor Of the Comimu-
mist Party newspaper Pravla
since December. 1852, was sue
ceeding MIR. Molotov won q ia
vorable reaction in Belgrade.
The timing Of the switch
Continued on Page AS, Col. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02
PERFECT RECORD
NOTED BY CHURCH

so YEARs--Miss Ethel Wakefield
will receive her 6o-ysor pin for q
perfect Sunday school attendance
record tomorrow OF the rssulor service
at the kotiOnoI Presbyterian Church.
Rnae Al.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02
BULLETIN
Jean HeFsholt Dies

HOLLYWOOD up. Actor
Jean Hersholt, famed as . hui
manitarian, died today At his
home after . long illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02
School Leaders Welcome
Senate Plan for SURVEY
Comprehensive Investigation Scheduled
Into D. C.'s Many Complex Problems.
BY JAMES q. DEANE

District school leaders today welcomed newly announced
Senate plan for independent survey the ctys public
school needs
The Senate Appropriations Committee late yesterday
announced will make comprehensive investigation"
what called he complex problems of the Districts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02
STOCKS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT

NEW YORK Re--Followins are the
sales ladd. OOl high, low, closing price
and net change Of the 20 most active
~ ' sales Hish. Low. Close. chee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-02
Tito Is Welcomed
In Moscow by Both
MoIotov, ShepiIov
YugosIov's Visit Comedies With
Shift in FOREIGN Minister Post

MOSCOW, June OP-Presdent Tito of Yugosavia, BEAM
ing with satisfaction arrived in Moscow today for triumphant
tour OF the Soviet Unon which just few short years ago
nounced him and tried to liquidate him.
On the platform to greet the visitor First Deputy
mier Mootov He resigned his job foreign minister
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The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR
 JOHN BUGGE, FIRST PALMER SETTLER

Funeral services for John Bugge, 84, valley pioneer who built the first house in Palmer, were held from St. Johns Lu- theran Church this afternoon, July 13, at 2 pm. The Rev. Einar Bach conducted the services. Pall bearers were Edward Ueek, Harold Thuma, Dan Sullivan. Wesley Egvet, Clarence Hoff- man, Frank Gagnon, and Will liam Curtis, all longtime friends of the pioneer who died at the valley hospital July 8 fol- lowing a lengthy illness. Inter- ment took place in the Palmer Cemetery. Funeral arrange ments were in charge of the Palmer Funeral Chapel.
 Surviving MT. Bugge are his sister, Mrs. M. I. Aggey of Min nesota who came to Palmer to be with her brother during his illness, a brother Gene Bugge of Port Angeles and nephew I. K. Aggey.
 MT. Bugge's house still stands on it's original site on the Was fila road, just inside the city. He first came into the Valley in the early 1900's, coming in from Knik where he had gone follow ing the Nelchina gold rush. Prior
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
IMPORTANT CD MEETING JULY l9

A special Civil Defense meet ing has been called by Ralph Moore, Palmer district CD direc- tor, for Thursday evening, July 19 in the theatre basement at 8 pm. All traffic control, radio communications, and first aid personnel must attend this meet ing, as well as all other area directors and staff members of the Greater Palmer CD organ iZation.
 The meeting will be devoted to plans for the June g Civil Defense exercise. A great num- Der Of esfs, estimated iE the thousands, are expected to be in the area on that day when the Airforce and Army will evaeuate Anchorage area residents to havens in the valley region. Air force cars will be going to the Fishhook haven area, going up the Glen highway to the Fish hook road and being parked both sides of the road in the loop areas. Army cars will be sent through the city south of town and will also be parked both sides of the road in the farm road areas. Traffic is to be controlled both in and out of the areas. Local radio communi- cations will be set up and oper- ated during the exercise. First aid personnel will stand by in case of an emergency. Palmer headquarters for the exercise will be at the theatre building, under the overall direction of Al Hagen, Greater Palmer di- rector, and area directors.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
FRANKLIN HAUMScHILD

Funeral services for Franklin Carl Haumschild, 29, who drown ed at Wolverine Lake July 4, were held from St. Michael's Catholic Church on July II. The Rev. Joseph Walsh of Anchorage offered the mass. There was a profusion of floral pieces and spiritual bouquets, and inter- ment took place in the Palmer Cemetery. Pail bearers, all friends of the deceased were AL bert Metz, Maurice Pelletier, James Lover, Dan Contini, Allan Schriebl and Frank Schriebl.
 MT. Haumschild, who was em- ployed by the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating Associa- ton, was the victim of boating mishap on the holiday. His body was not recovered until July 2, when Louis Pauli, a member of the Polar Cats, Anchorage skin diving organization, recovered his body.
 Haumschild is survived by his wife Rosella, two children, Su- san and Daniel, and his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Haumschild of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
 Funeral arrangements were conducted by the Palmer Tuner al Chapel.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
ARG Calls for Bids
 On mafanuska Road Grading and Draining

The Alaska Road Commission is extending an invitation to bid on grading and drainage of 3.74 miles Of the Palmer-Matanuska Highway. Site of construction begins at Palmer city limits to a point 374 miles in south westerly direction.
 Bidding information may be obtained from the ARC offices in the Federal Building, Juneau or from offices of the Alaska Road Commission District Engin- eers located in Anchorage, Fair banks and Valdez or from the Associated General Contractors of America at 306 Central Build ing, Anchorage.
 Plans and specifications for the project may be obtained from the ARC, Box 1861, Juneau. No deposit required but if plans are not returned in good con dition within 30 days after bid opening, planholder will be bill- ed for actual cost of plans.
 Sealed bids will be opened II am. July 31 in Room 319, Alaska Road Commission offices, Fed eral Building, Juneau.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12

to that time he had prospected anc helped with mining claims in the Ketchikan area where a brother was located. Except for a small structure near the Mat anuska River. the Bugge house built in 1915-16 was the first in the valley.
 MT. Bugge pioneered through out the early days of the Valley, being the first to own a team of horses and raise colts. He had the first binder and thrashing machines in the valley. He op- erated the first blacksmith shop and until few years ago, farm ed his land. In more recent years he leased his land for hay crops. His home for many years was the stopping point for trappers, prospectors, farmers, and oth- CTS who were making long trips. The first Church of God was To- cated on his property. He was considered first class machin- isf and always helped the early day farmers with their harvests.
 MT. Bugge was a member of the Lutheran Church, also of the Shriners, Grange, Eastern Star, Masons, and Information al Order of Odd Fellows.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
 Bank Erosion Continues in Butte Farm Area

River bank erosion is contin- uing in the Butte area, accord ing to an observer who this week reported that the Matanuska River has cut into another sec tion of the bank, eroding an area estimated from 30-50 feet. Where old cars and trees were cabled into the river from the bank, it was reported that the river is now flowing away from the bank. The new cut is further down the river from the area where these were eabled in an effort to divert the river from the banks. The river has been rising the past several weeks and is now considered quite high. According to word received by the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce no definite action is contemplated in the immedi- ate future by Army Engineers who have been requested to make a review study of the riv- CT bank erosion problem. Letters indicated that the review will be made, when and if, funds are available.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
0RTSMEM PLAN FISH FRY SUNDAY

Members Of the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen will hold their annual fish fry this Sunday af- ternoon, July 15, at Barry's Fin gerlake Resort. All members, their families and friends are invited to attend. The fry is ex- pected to get under way about LOO p.m., with Bill Bouwens, Bill Hoskins and Bruce Graham handling the chefs duties.
 Families are invited to take their picnic lunches, which will be supplimented by the fish, koolaid, coffee, hard rolls, but ter, and ice cream--all furnish ed by the organization. Fish for the fry will be furnished by club members. and the more the bet ter. the committee said.
 Gene Kirsch is general chair man of the eevnt. Entertainment will depend on the weather, but there will be boating, fishing, horseshoe pitching and baseball.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
THOUSANDS OF CARS MAY COME TO VALLEY
 IN JULY p CD TEST

It has been suggested that all area resident adjust their plans for Sunday, July 9, to conform with Civil Defense Operation Alert" planned for that date, ae- cording to Alfred Hagen, CD director in the Greater Palmer CD District.
 Although not yet confirmed, it is believed that the area Civil Defense organization will be re- quested to participate in the ex ercise in the traffic control phase. It is anticipated that sev- eral thousand cars will be sent into the Palmer-Wasilla areas by the military during the exercise.
 Anchorage. is one of 76 areas comprising centers Of population in the States and possessions. and industry, strategic Air Force bases and designated by the Department of Defense, Of flee of Defense Mobilization and Federal Civil Defense Admins tratIon as targets in a simulated nuclear weapon attack exercise. The Anchorage Region CD pub lie participation phase of the exercise wifi be confined to Sunday, July 9.
 During the exercise only de- signated emergency vehicles will be permitted to travel on the highways. Any of these ye- hicles not clearly marked to so identify them as emergency ve- hicles, must have an escort, it was announced. The exercise is slated to get under way around 500 am. All south-bound traffic may be stopped, (except stated emergency vehicles) and persons desiring to travel the highway south on July 9 are asked to check with Territorial Pc .ce.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
Sunday Tour 10 Feature Area Home Improvements

Great improvements of either yards or house interiors will be attending the Homemakers' Tour seen this Sunday by all those which leaves the Extension Of flee American Legion building) at 2 pm. The improvements to be seen will include the follow ing homes:
 Chester Sandyik, Wendell Lewis, Clay Johnson, I. M. Sand vik, Fred Mckenzie, Nick UZe- lac, R. J. Heddles, and L. A. Rideout.
 To add to the value of this tour, pictures were taken before improvements were made, and from these those on the tour will have the opportunity to see what actually was accomplished.
 These families have done con- siderable work in making their homes and surroundings more attractive and more efficient
 The public is urged to attend.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
Legionnaires Attend
 Annual Convention

A number of area Legionnair- es are attending the 37th annual American Legion Convention being held in Anchorage this week. Welcoming visitors from the entire territory was Mayor Anton Anderson Of Anchorage, and Walter Radke, commander of the Anchorage Jack Henry Post No. l, chairman of the con- vention, Mrs. Paris McAllister, president of the Auxiliary unit in Anchorage, George Jackson of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and William San- ders, Grand Chef de Care.
 Among those from Palmer planning to attend are Dr. F. R. Sims, PDC, Ray Lancaster, De- partment chaplain, E. L. Dugas, Art Marsh, Everett Pederson, Post Commander, and Richard Demming, District Commander, Western Alaska District, who is also co-chairman for the Forty ct Eight during the convention.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
THEFT OF WIRE REPORTED IN CITY

Four spools of copper wire, stored on the ground atwkh rear of the Pioneer Apartments were reported stolen during the past weekend by D. E. Cox, fore man for the Bonneville Con- structien Co., whose offices are located in the apartment build ing The theft was reported to territorial police. The Bonner vile company are contractors for line installations for the new Matanuska Telephone Associa- ton dial system.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
LOCAL AGRICULTURE PICTURE GOOD,
 COMMISSIONER SAYS

Current trends in agriculture were reported at the July Il meeting of the Matanuska Val ley Chamber of Commerce by James Wilson, territorial com missioner of agriculture.
 Commissioner Wilson stated that the milk industry here shows healthy trend. "In 1945 100000 pounds Of milk were pro- duceds, Wilson said. This figure is now up to g million pounds and an II million pounds of milk have been estimated for next years production, he stated.
 In spite of the national decline in agriculture economics, farm ing in Alaska has held up well, he pointed out. Wilson illustrat- ed his talk with charts showing the rise of milk production and the decline of other farm pro- ducts, which has kept the agri- culture level about the same the past few years.
 "In 1853 we had a bumper po- tato crop. In 1854 because of the abundance of potatoes the pre- vious year, many farmers went into other crops. More hay was put in, and the milk production was increased. The mid-August frost in 1855 lowered the pota- to and cabbage harvest and egg production was low. Wilson stated the egg production has not increased in the Valley area for number of years. Egg pro- duction is shifting to the Anch- orage area where transportation is not so great a problem" he explained. During these years milk production in the valley has been increasing and has offset the other crop losses.
 We expect the picture will be changed this year, he said. We are hoping for later fall sea- son, and roughly figuring. we an- ticipate about g percent great CT crop yield. He pointed out a better price structure. improv- ed army contracts and more To- cal interest in green crops such as radishes and lettuce. Other crops show better interest than in the past two years, he said.
 We hear about the million dollar milk business and figure it must be a good racket, lie said. A chart showing costs dis proved this theory. Marketing of milk takes 18 cents from each dollar, he pointed out. Nineteen cents goes into the processing, leaving a balance of 63 cents for the producer. Out of this amount he spends 23A cents for feed; 912 cents Tor electricity and fuel; and 30A cents is returned to the farmer for his investment, out of which he must pay his labor and expansion costs.
 Wilson stated that more and Canadian thistle is being found in the Valley and stated it could grow into problem. Spraying has been done in some sections but may not be too effective be- cause of recent rains Anyone who finds the weed is requested to notify the Department of Agriculture of it's location.
 Other guests at the meeting in eluded Don Cantolla, Moore Busi- ness Forms representative, liar ry Neff, new ticket agent for the Cordova Airlines, and Charles F. Marsh, management special ist with the Experiment Station.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
CHAMBER SEEKING FARM OBSERVANCE

Governor B. Frank Heintzle- man will be requested by the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce to designate a special Farm Observance period some time during the month of Aug ust.
 H. P. Gazaway told Chamber members this week that a con sistant effort is being made to promote local products, particu- larly garden items. Few Alas kan products are so labeled" he pointed out. In the markets housewives are often heard ask ing Where's the local lettuce?" 1t may be right there, packaged the same or better than pro- ducts brought in from the States but she doesn't know it, Gaza- way pointed out.
 Last year in trying to promote the local products we had the Nugget Buy theme, using gold colored potato as a symbol of Alaskan products being a mug get buy. This year Gazaway re- ported, he has budgeted Experi- ment time to work with Cham bers of Commerce toward pro- noting similar program. He suggested an entire month be set aside for this special obser- vance.
 The local Chamber plans a special meeting the latter part of August at which time the An chorage Chamber of Commerce will be invited guests. The meet ing will be held during the spe- cial Farm Observance period.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
HIGH CROP YIELD FOR VALLEY PREDICTED
RAILROAD CLOSES NO. PALMER CROSSING

The railroad crossing op- posite from the North Palmer store was blocked off to all traffic this week by the All aska Railroad. According to A. l.. HiIburn, road master, the crossing was blocked be- cause several individuals have put claims against the railroad for damage done to their cars while going over the crossing. At this particu- lar crossing the spur line is about eight inches lower than the main line which creates a drop. City officials said to- day they plan to contact rail- road officials to determine what possible arrangements can be made to have the cross ing re-opened to traffic.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
Republican Women Plan Open Meeting

The Women's Republican Club of the Matanuska Valley is sponsoring an open meeting for all interested persons Monday evening, July Is at 8 pm. in the MatanuSka Electric Association meeting room.
 Mrs. Robert Reeve and Miss Dorothy Prior, both of Anchor age, will be guest speakers. Mrs. Reeves topic will be Why Be A Republican.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
MOOSE OFFICIAL TO VISIT HERE
 THIS WEEKEND

Don R. McGraw of Sitka, secretary-treasurer of the Alas ka Moose Association, will be in Palmer this Saturday to meet and confer with officers of the local Moose lodge and Don In- gals, president of the Alaska Association. Plans for the Alas ka Moose Association Confer ence which will be held in Pal mer October 10, II, .12, and 13, will be made. All lodge mem bers and Women of the Moose are invited to meet with MT. McGrawS Saturday evening.
The frontiersman., 1956-07-12
FAIR ASSOCIATION NEEDS TYPIST

The Matanuska Valley Fair Association is seeking the ser vices of typist. At the pres ent time a typist is needed only part time, Al Hagen, fair manager said. After the first of August until after fair time it would be full time, he said. Anyone interested is asked to contact the fair man. ager, in the theater building.