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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-06
AUTOMATICALLY
SPEAKING
Venezueldns Talked Too Long.
Thus Celebrate Holiday July S
By SELMA ROOSEVELT

If it hadn't been for a few
loquacious. VenezuelanS, their
national holiday would have
been on July 4. just like ours.
Back when Venezuela pro-
claimed her independence
from Spain, her founding
fathers decided to issue their
independence proclamation on
July 4 and thus carry on in
the tradition of the United
States.
The group met July 4 to dis
cuss the wording of the proc
lamation; they debated all
night on the proper phrasing
of this historic message. But
when they finally stopped talk
ing it was already July 5.
So that's the reason the
Venezuelan Ambassador and
Sonora de Gonzalez celebrated
their national holiday yester-
day with a large and elaborate
embassy party marking the
147th anniversary of Vene-
zuela's independence.
Despite the heat, threaten
ing thunder clouds and general
mass exodus from Washington
over the Fourth of July, the
embassy party drew some 800
from Washington society.
One of the capitals most
beautiful hostesses. Sonora de
Gonzalez wore a sheath dress
of watered silk taffeta with a
tiny chiffon bolero.
Throughout the embassy,
exotic tropical flowers were
used = bird Of paradise, Ii
leaves, Indian head ginger,
Kahili gingers. anthurium,
sprays of dendrobium, orchid
sprays. papyrus leaves and
psitticorum.
A large buffet was arranged
in the dining room, another
outside under a marquee and
still a third downstairs in the
recreation room. All the food
= except the pastries = was
prepared in the embassy, with
two cooks and three helpers
working steadily for three
days.
Col. Kieffer Decorated
In the midst of all the
festivities, Ambassador Con-
zalez took time out for a brief
decoration ceremony to pre-
sent the Order of Francisco de
Miranda to 1t. Col. John
Elmer Kieffer.
Standing under the huge oil
portrait of Simon Bolivar, the
ambassador read a citation
lauding Col. Kieffer for his
outstanding feats as a soldier
and a scholar. More Speci-
fically. he praised the colonel
for his lectures and instruc-
ton to the Venezuelan Armed
Forces.
Last mig hts party gave
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.cClintock-QuigleY

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j.
Quigley of Silver Spring an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter Elinor Lynde to
Corpl. Larry Vance McClin-
took, son of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
A. McNew of Phoenix, Arlz.
The wedding took place June
80 in the home of the bride.
The couple will live in Great
Lakes, III.
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Muhler-McIver

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dill
McIver of Arlington announce
the marriage of their daughter
Lillian to Mr.. Jack Howard
Mailer. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. L. Mailer of Fort Worth,
Tex. The wedding took place
June % in the Mt. Vernon
Baptist Church. The couple
will live in Arlington.
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Monohon-BrYont

Mr.. and Mrs. James R.
Bryant of Falls Church an
nounce the marriage Of their
daughter Martha Ann to Mr..
Sherwood Monahan, son Of
Mrs. Allen Compton of An
Mandate. Va. The wedding
took place June 20. The
couple will live in Arlington.
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WEDDINGS
Acknowledgement

DR.. and Mrs. Maurice H.
Herzmark announce the mar
riage of their daughter Zita
Elaine to Mr.. Malcolm Rome
Rudolph, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Rudolph of Baltimore.
The wedding took place July
/ in the Mayflower Hotel.
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Are You7

cause, paradoxical as it sounds, toys are
not playthingS to child NOT in our
meaning of the word.
For him, toys are real. When he
plays he is not merely killing time, he is
actually doing. He is using his developing
abilities and, at the same time, satisfying
his growing need to investigate, expert
ment, express and create"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02

AS child grows, DR.. Langdon points
out, his skills increase and interest broad
ems. And just as shoes must fit his growing
feet, so should toys fit his development at
any given stage.
So, to hit the target this Christmas when
you buy toys for the kids in your family,
first take this unique toy-buymanship test
drawn up with the cooperation of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02

American Toy Institute. Here's how it
works:
Bottom, opposite page. are eight Christ
mas packages loaded with toys. Above
are drawings of children of different age
groups. Take a pencil and mark in the
empty Christmas boxes the proper age
group for the toys the boxes hold"
In other words, see if you can put the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02

right toys with the right child aee-group.
This condensed new toy-buying guide
was created especially for THIS WEEK by
DR.. Langdon. Some items such as dolls,
books and blocks, she points out, are
used in different ways by practically all
groups. Generally. though, the guide lists
those types of toys typically suitable at
certain levels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02

Here's pre-christrnas every
before he makes fascinating
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
YMcA LEADER TO
MEET WITH PARG

Loren Bell, general secretary
of the Anchorage Y.M.C.A., will
meet with members of the Palmer
Area Recreation Council and all
interested parents, in the United
Protestant Church assembly hall
Wednesday evening, March %, at
Bpm.
MIR. Bell has been asked by the
P.A.R.C. board Of directors to ex-
plain what the Y.M.C.A. could or
would contribute to a youth pro-
gram if the situation merits it.,
and if the parents and civic lead
ers are sufficiently interested.
This will be the first time Pal
ner has had an opportunity for
outside professional help in aid
ing our youth and combating de-
linquency and it is hoped by the
group that recent developments
have aroused sufficient concern
of the parents of teen ayers to
assure large audience to hear
Mr.. Bells recommendations.
Everyone interested in young
people is invited to attend the
meeting.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
PUBLIC INVITED
TO attend GRANGE
OPEN MEET TONIGHT

Residents were reminded this
week of the open meeting being
planned by the Northland Pion-
eer Grange this evening. The
meeting will be held at Grange
Hall, beginning with pot-luck
supper at pm
James Hurley will speak on the
Constitution and Statehood as it
effects the farmer. In addition a
discussion will be held on the
present airport situation. A repre-
sentative Of the Airmens Asso-
citation is expected to be present
to offer information pertaining to
this subject.
This meeting will be the first
of series of planned open meet
ings for the discussion of farm
topics and the public is invited to
attend this and subsequent meet
lngs.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
Asks maianuska River
Flood Control Work

The Corps of Engineers has
been requested for views as to
the need and the estimated cost
Tor reviewing reports on the Ma
tanuska River. in connection with
Delegate E. L. Bartlett's repre-
sentation that flood control work
To prevent further damage to
farm land In the vicinity of Pal
sner should be undertaken as soon
as possible.
The veiws of the Engineers
have been requested by the
House Public Works Committee
at Delegate Bartlett's request.
The situation arises Dele
gate Bartlett has stated, ION ac-
count OF damage being done to
rich farm land by the Matanuska
River not far from the cornmun-
ity of Palmer. The river is erod-
ing the banks Of the stream and
its flood waters already are TAX
ing valuable farm land down
stream. was able to witness per-
sonally some of the effects of the
rivers actions in a flight made
over the area last fall. It is my
understanding that inspections,
although, Of course, no formal
surveys, have ben conducted by
the office of the District Engineer
at Anchorage
Reply to the committee by the
Engineers IN Washington is
awaiting advice from the District
Engineer at Anchorage.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
Constitution 10 be
Discussed al
Area Meetings

Residents of the valley are be-
ing offered opportunities to be-
come versed on the text Of the
Alaska Constitution through pub
Lie meetings planned within the
next week. Tonight the North
land Pioneer Grange is holding
an open meeting at Grange hall,
during which the Constitution
and Statehood will be discussed.
Next Thursday evening, March
20, the Matanuska Valley Cham
Der OF Commerce will sponsor a
Know Your Constitution" for
UNI at the high school. A number
of delegates to the Constitutional
Convention have been invited to
attend the forum and participate
in the program. James Hurley,
area delegate, will be in attend
ance to present the program on
the Constitution and Statehood.
All interested persons are urged
to attend the meeting SO they
may become acquainted with the
Constitution text before the April
"a election date at which time
voters will be called on to ratify
the Constitution.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
Radio Station KRYR
Plans Direct
Program From Palmer

Officials of Radio Station
KBYR this week announced
plans to begin weekly broad
cast from Palmer. The program,
to be presented each Saturday
afternoon, will originate from the
lobby of the Matanuska Hotel
and will include on-the-spot in
terviews, news items in and
around the valley, and a limited
number of request records will
be played.
The broadcasting station, To-
Gated at 1910 on the dial, recent
ly boosted its broadcasting pow
er to 1000 watts. KBYR II a
music, news, weather, sports
station and will offer a varied
program of interest to valley resi-
dents.
The first program will be
broadcast from 2::30 4:30 this
Saturday afternoon. Valley resi-
dents are invited to participate
in the program when in town,
and to listen to their friends and
neighbors on the program.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22

tain Childrens Home will be guest
speaker and the Fl. j. Woodwork
family from Anchorage will bring
a special musical program. No
evening service will be held
March Is, to permit those who
desire, to attend the film showing
at the United Protestant Church.
The Rev. John Dickerson will
bring the Palm Sunday message
to members Of the First Baptist
Church of Palmer during the
regular Sunday morning services
which will begin at Il am.
Good Friday services are being
planned in several valley church
es. At the Church of God a Choir
al group of Is voices. acccmpan-
led by organ and piano, will pre-
sent an Easter Cantata, .Trag-
edy to Triumph by Bernard
Hamblan. The public IS invited
to attend the presentation which
viii begin at 8 pm. Completed
programs of other churches who
plan observances of the day will
be announced next week.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
ROAD RESTRICTIONS
DUE VERY SOON

Although no definite date has
been announced, personnel at
the Alaska Road Commission
quarters today said they expect
that spring breakup road restric-
tons will go into effect sometime
between April | and April Is.
I'VE have roughly about two
weeks Left, a spokesman said.
The date will depend entirely on
road conditions and weather
it may be before that tiIne-it
may be later" he added.
During the critical period, gross
axle loadings and maximum
speed allowed will be reduced on
all sections of the roads and high
ways where distress is evident.
The highways and roads are be-
ing watched closely and evaluat-
ed by sections. Restrictions nor
mally are in effect from three to
six weeks, depending upon wea-
Their conditions and rate at which
the ground thaWs and reaches a
stable condition.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22

Churches Throughout the valley
are planning special sermon top
les and music for Palm Sunday,
March Is. Each church has ex-
tended a cordial welcome to
everyone.
The Rev. Einar Bach of ST.
Johns Lutheran Church annouI1c-
ed baptismal service will be
held during the Sunday service
which will begin at II am. The
church's junior choir will present
Palmer Sunday music and Rev.
Bach will preach on Look and
Live"
At ST. Michael's Catholic
Church The Rev. Father Nugent
Of Anchorage will offer mass at
1890 am. and palms will be dis
tributed. The choir will offer
special holiday music.
The Rev. Wesley Lancaster Of
the Church of God. has chosen
for his Palm Sunday topic,
Praise and Pathos". Special Choir
al music will be presented dur
inc the service which will start
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22

at IL am. There will be no even
ing service on Sunday. Church
members have been invited to at
tend the showing of the film
Martin Luther" which is being
sponsored by the United Protes-
tant Church at 7:30 that evening.
The United Protestant Church
service will begin at II am. and
The Rev. Brian CleWorth will
offer Along the Way of Sorrows"
as his morning sermon. The
church choir will present special
Palm Sunday music. In the eve-
ming the Martin Luther" film
will be shown and all interested
persons are invited to attend. A
second showing is planned for
Monday evening for those unable
to attend the Sunday night show
ing.
The Sutton Community Church
services will begin at 1890 am,
The Rev. A. B. Compton an
nounced this week. The Rev. Ken
meth Hughes of the Lazy Noun
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
CARAVAN TO VISIT
IN PALMER SATURDAY

A caravan from Anchorage is
expected to arrive in Palmer
Saturday afternoon between 4
and 4:30 pm, it was announced
today. Included in the list of Wis
itors will be a group of speakers
from the Alaskans for Eisenhower
organization. A meeting will be
held Immediately following their
arrival at the Valley Theatre. All
interested persons are invited to
attend. Enroute to Palmer the
caravan will make stop at Chu
giak. A similar trip is planned
to Seward next week.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
Mrs. James Wilson
Reelected President
Palmer P-TA Group

Mrs. James Wilson was reflect
ed president of the Palmer Teae
eher's Association at the March
20 meeting, on a unanimous bal
lot cast by the membership for
herself and Dexter Bacon, vice
president; Mrs. C1oycine Driggars,
secretary and Lois Weldon, trea-
surer.
Two films were shown during
the evening, pertaining to the
growth of the human body and
on venereal disease. The films
were shown to the parents for
their approval, or disapproval, for
later shoWings to students in the
upper grades in Palmer schools.
Following the showi1gs, and
brief discussions in which City
Health Officer DR. John Burnett
and School Nurse Mrs. Bernice
Petit participated, the parents
voted their approval for the
showing of these films, and 9TH
ers at later dates. The films, of
an educational nature only, are
secured through the Department
of Health and are designed for
children in specific age and grade
groups.
In his discussion DR. Burnett
pointed out that this type film
is shown in nearly every school
in the States. He recommended
that the films be shown to mix
ed groups, unless otherwise rec
commended. The child whose
sex education has been neglect
ed from a lack Of education will
be in doubt, but pretend that he
isn't, he pointed out. This type
of film reduces speculation and
erroneous talk on the subject and
teaches them the truth" The film
on venereal disease is planned for
the high school age groups only.
All films shown to the students
will be at grade levels recon-
mended by the Department of
Health.
The next regular meeting will
be held April II at which time in
stallatien of officers will be held.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22

Tickets 90 on sale this week
end and may be purchased al
KosloskY's Department Store Of
flee. the Matanuska Valley Bank.
BettYs.. or at Ketchikan Spruce
Mills. Reserved seats will be
$500: general admission. Sl.50:
and children. SO cents. Everyone
is urged to get their tickets early
to avoid disappointment the night
they plan to attend the show.
This years end men. Jack Maze,
Marvin Slaughter, Harold Ste
phan, and Dave Porter will be
outstanding in their new sparkle
glitter costumes which are now
in the seamstresse's hands. Fit
tinps are slated for Wednesday
night, March % at the gym. New
back drops for the stage are be-
ing made by Betty 10 Riddle.
Rehearsals go into high gear on
April 3 when the entire cast will
assemble in the gym. Dress re-
hearsa1 has been set for April 5.
Word has come back to Palmer
that the Anchorage kiwanIs
Quartet is busy in rehearsal and
that their presentation of blend
ed voices will be surprise.
Not to be out-done by their
neighboring brothers. the local
Kiwanis club will also offer a
quartet. They almost have to be
good, with such Well-knoWn
voices as cy Brewer. Bob Pippel,
Ken Hughes, and George Crow
t1er who will be blending favor
tie tunes.
The harnenica quarter, feat
uring local talent, will have the
audience stomping their feet be-
Continued on page b
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
WATER USERS URGED
LEAVE FAUCET OPEN

All users of the City water
system were again this week
urged to leave faucet open
in their homes to help allevi-
ate the freeze-ups that are &C.
curing daily in the system.
Ted Buzby of the water de-
partment said today that the
next two weeks probably will
be the most critical and the CO.
operation of all water users
is asked at this time. City of
fieials last week announced
that water users who leave a
faucet open will be allowed
1000 gallons of water without
charge during this period.
Buzby also warned motorists
to exercise caution when driv-
ing near the thaw spots in the
streets. ThaWing machines are
busy II many spots in the city
and where the thaw holes are
put down the street should be
used with caution.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
TICKETS GO ON
SALE FOR KIWAhIS
MINSTREL. SHOW

With the Palmer KiWanis Min
strel Show only two weeks away,
members of the cast are working
hard smoothing out the rugged
edges and from all indications,
will be turning in one of the best
performances ever seen in Pal
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
AVAILABLE IN PALMER

Absentee ballots, for voting
in the April "A primary cleo
ton, have arrived in Palmer
and are available at the Post
Office or the office of u. S.
Commissioner Dorothy Sax
ton. Absentee voting may be
used by an elector who abides
in any local five miles or more
from the fofiee of the u. S.
Commissioner, or who on cleo
ton day will be two miles or
more away from his designat-
ed polling place. Voters must
be residents of the Territory
for one year or more and must
have been resident of his
precinct for at least 80 days
prior to the election.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
800 ACRES VALLEY
Land RELEASED

The Interior Department in
Washington, D. c. this week an
nounced plans for disposal of
public land near Palmer. The 800
acres involved have been in re-
serve since 1885 as part of the
original 1872, 000-acre Matanuska
Valley colonization project.
It was announced that the lands
to be released are not particular
Iy suitable for farming.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
Reminded OF Tax Payments

Alaskan farmers have less than
a month to report earnings for
farming and pay the three per-
cent social security tax, Arthur
S. Boswell, Extension Service as
sociate director, reminded the
men today.
Booklets explaining how social
security covers farmers are avail
able without charge from every
district extension office.
The frontiersman., 1956-03-22
Seek Annexation
High School Area

A hearing by Judge J. L. Nc
Carey, Jr., will be held April 20
in the District Court in Anchor
age, pertaining to an annexation
proposal that would increase the
corporate limits of the City of
Palmer an additional 40 acres.
The land contained in the Pc
titlon for annexation would in
c1ude the new high school proper
ty; that land where the Bureau
of Reclamation houses are locat-
ed, and another small section.
More particularly, land from the
new high school north to the
city,s south limits-land which
includes the school land.
The main purpose of the pro
posed annexation is to extend
police and fire protection to the
new high school and the housing
area now located outside city
limits in the arear proposed for
annexation. At the present time
members of the city police depart
ment have no jurisdiction on the
high school property because it
IS located outside city limits. Fire
service has been extended to resi-
dents living outside city limits as
a courtesy service.
The petition was signed by
Mayor Charles Wilson on behalf
of the City of Palmer, by John
D. Shaw. as city attorney; by
Edna Wehking in the capacity Of
a property owner in the territory
proposed to be annexed. and by
James Hurley, representing
AFRO. as supporter of the pc
tition.
Because Of the primary cleo
ton which will be held on April
"a. it was thought most expedi-
ent to hold the election Coz an
nexation on the same date, to
avoid the necessity of voters
turning out twice within short
time. Judges for the annexation
election have been secured.
Qualified voters in the annex
alton election are as follows: TO
vote in the City, the voter must
have the qualification of an cleo
tor in general municipal cleo
ton and must be a taxpayer
whose name is on the tax rolls OF
the City. This will include very
nearly every city resident mas
much as the tax roll consists
of all persons who pay either or
both real or personal taxes in the
City. :
To vote in the area to be an
nexed the voter must be 81 years
of age or more, a resident of Al
aska for at least one year and
of the area for not less than 80
days prior to the election, and
shall be the owner of property
interests in that area.
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SILVER SPRING

Brick Colonial; 3 bedrooms. den
ga baths. desirable kitchen. family.
sized dining room, screened porch
and breezeway to garage, hooreC
attic. full basement, hot-water heat
Very attractive la-acre lot with larst
frontage Located in planned
living, vet. 10 minutes from hear
Of Silver Spring. Vacant. Immediat,
possession. Price, S26.500. vii
trade.
Edwards & Renick Const. Co
HE. 4-s21l Ewes, EN-. 1891
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1924 9TH ST. NV.

Detached brick. 3-bedrm. home
Excellent location and condition
&125. Avail. June 80.
MARSHALL I WApTE RI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-05

CHEVY CHASE. MD.-conventional
2-story brick house in beautifvl
condition. situated on q level LOT
facing quiet street: 3 bedrms., 2
baths on End. liv. rm., din. rm..
kit; screened living porch on LIST
Eun bSmt S23 $50. Gail Mr.
Domer. sANDoz. INC, DU. 7-1234
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8 ACRES surrounds this brand
new custom built 3-bedrm.. 2-bath
rambler home in Falkland area
with separate din. rm., garage
screened porch and many extras
A. J. KESS1NGER a. CO., JU. 9.
AkAd
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SILVER SPRING

OLD WOODsIDE-Very Ice. Colonial
thing. Liv. rm., din. rm., kit. LIST a
3 nice bedrms. and bath. UP. Oh
h.-w.h. Porch. Very beaut wooded
lot. l40xlS2 #. deep. Garage
WOOD SIDE REALTY CO., JU
n RAAO npan tkyi a - -,
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Congress Heights, Sc.
HOME VALUES

3-bedrm. semidet. brick: redec (;
Ia baths, rec. rm,. bsmt.; Anchor
fence nice yards; low down paymt.
seryiceman left town. IL 4-1i00,
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Mr.. SLIGO GOLF COURSE-Loyely
brick rambler with a. real l5-ft.
eat in the full cleo. kit. 3 bedrms. d,
2 tile baths. rec. rm. with firepl.,
u bath, Gil or conventional terms.
CHESTER H. KELLER. Realtor, JU.
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WHEATON

SIS, 95O-CONN AVE. ESTATES
6-rm. brick rambler; 3 nice bedrms
and bath: fully equipped kit, with
table space. Ice. liv. rm. with din.
area; fun daylight bsmt.; lge, fenced
or conventional. wOODSIDE REAL
TY CO. JU. 9-6440, open til 2 pm.
SACRIFICE-$17,950
10 minutes to NH and Naval
Hospital. All-brick split-level. 4 mos.
old, Ice. liv. rm., separate din. rm.,
g hedrms. 2 lac tile baths. lRe
rec. rm. FHA or End trust available
WIZ R-Q63l 3