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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28

a pink fTock with white acces-
sories. Both mothers wore
shoulder corsages of white
carnations.
Immediately following the
ceremony. reception was held
in the church parlor for approx
mately 325 guests. Assisting at
the reception were Mrs. Hobart
Bond, Miss Gail Williams, Mrs.
Earl Patton. Mrs. Gordon Bates,
Mrs. Richard Davis. Mrs. William
Bond, Mrs. Roy Davis, Mrs.
Brady Cunningham, Mrs. George
Bates, Mrs. Glen Williams, and
John Eibei.
The reception table was placed
in a setting Of pink and white
with white wedding bells hang
ing overhead. The table was
centered with a beautifully
decorated four TERED wedding
cake which was baked and
decorated by Mrs. Hobart Bond
and Mrs. Richard Davis.
When the couple left for a
short wedding trip, the bride
! changed to a yellow and white
! cotton frock with white acces
! S0ricS and the white orchid from
her bridal bouquet.
The bride is . graduate o
! SarahSVille high school and Wit
tcnburg College, Springfield. She
! is employed as a commercial
teacher on the teaching staff a
| SarahsVille high school. ant
telephone operator at Pleasan
City.
! Mr. Bates graduated iron
Sarahsville high school and i
employed with the R.C.A. Victo
Corp. in Cambridge for the sum
mcr months and plans to ente
Ohio University, Athens this fal
The couple is now residin
with the brides mother o
Pleasant City route l.
Out-ot-tOWn guests were pre-
sent at the wedding and recep
ton from New Haven, w. Va
Columbus, Newark. GAINESVILLE
Cambridge. Caldwell, Cantor
ByeSVlllc, and Philo.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28
Birthday Party Held
In James Carter Home

Mr.. and Mrs. James Garter OF
South Olive entertained with a
party Tuesday evening honoring
Mr.. Carter's father, Cecil Car
ter and their son, David Carter,
who were observing their birth
day anniversaries.
The refreshment table was CEN
tered with two beautifully deco
rated birthday cakes.
Those present were Eta Car
ter, Clara Davis, Gertrude Johns,
Ethel King, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Athel Pitts
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Weldon, Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Tilton, FREQ
Shuman, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Til,
ton and children, Lois and Tina
Josephine Carter, the honored
ones and the host and hostess
, and daughter, Pamela.
The evening was spent inform
ally and the honored ones were
presented with number of nice
gifts.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28
Harry Co|Iey Feted
With Dinner SUNDAY

Harry Collcy of Belford street
was honored at a picnic Sunday
at the Pine Lake Camp, south of
Caldwell in observance of his
birthday anniversary.
Those present were Mrs. Mack
Conn and children, Kathy, Sher-
ry, Billy and Benny of Cam
bridge; Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Colley and children, Gary. Bar
bara and Sally of Napoleon;
Greeley Mckee OF Columbus;
Mrs. Jean HessOn, Mrs. Harry
Collev and sons, Walter and Jack
and the hOnored one.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28

white flowers and palms which
were arranged amid lighted
tapers in candelabra.
The music, preceding the cere-
mony, was presented by James
Carter, vocalist and Gary Lyons,
organist. Mr.. Carter's selections
included Because, 20 Promise
Me" and "The Lords Prayer"
The bride was escorted to the
altar by her father. She wore
a gown of Chantilly lace and
nylon tulle over satin designed
with a yoke of illusion which was
outlined with lace applique. The
sleeves were long and tapering.
Scalloped lace was appliqued
to the bouffant vulIe skirt that
billoWed over an old-fashioned
hoop and swept into a chapel
train. Her finger-tip veil of
illusion fell from Queen S
crown of pearls and sequins.
o1lS "olS ESdli SdL llSS, lilS
bridegroom's gift and carried a
cascade of white and pink rose
buds.
Mrs. Richard Sesterhenn, of
Massillon, sister of the bride,
was matron of honor and Mrs.
William Moore and Mrs. Richard
Crooks of GAINESVILLE, were
bridesmaids. Martha Sue Oliver,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Oliver, was flower girl and
Gregory DeVol, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard DeVol, Jr., was
| ringbearer. Leonard DanforG
served as Mr.. Watson's best man
and the guests were seated by
Phil Fleeman, Fred Allen Wat,
son, David Smith, all of Cald-
we'll and Richard Sesterhenn, OF
Massillon.
The matron of honor and the
bridesmaids wore floor length
dresses of marquisette over taf
feta with lacy capes covering
their shoulders. Rows of mar
quisette formed the strapless
bodices. The skirts were gathered
full at the waist. They wore
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28
Legion Auxiliary
EIe(ts Officers

The American Legion Auxili-
ary Unit No. Gal of Belle Valley,
elected officers for the ensuing
year at their June 20 meeting.
Officers were elected as fol-
lows: president, Mary Svercek;
first vice president, Josephine
Wargo; second vice president,
Marie Reidy; secretary, Margu-
erite Hannum, and treasurer,
Jean Lori. The executive COM
mittee consists of Donna Nichols,
Eileen Serdy and Dolores Barn
house. Lillian Zeleznik is the
chaplain and Mildred Yonker
Sergeant-at-a
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28

81. III n lOI IiiGl Gel
The double ring service was
read at $3.50 O'Clock p. IN. by the
Rev. c. Myron Danford of New
ark, cousin of the bride. Assist
ing Rev. Danford was the Rev.
A. G. Riggle, church pastor
A half-hour of nuptial music.
beginning at 500 o'clock was
presented by Mrs. Freda Cooper,
vocalist and Miss Helen Nichol-
son, pianist. Their selections in
cluded Because, II Love You
Truly, Walk Hand In Hand
With Me, .I'll Walk With God
Melody of Love, Just a Closer
Walk With Thee, "Ah Sweet
Mystery of Life, "Oh Perfect
Love-, IF | Could Tell You
and the traditional wedding
marches.
The bride was escorted TO the
altar and was given in marriage
by her brother, Kyle Wheeler.
The bride was lovely in a floor
length gown of French Chantilly
lace over white satin. The tight
fitting bodice featured a scooped
neckline, edged in seed pearls
and long tight-fittlng sleeves
that came to points over The
hands. The bouffant skirt OF lace
and satin was worn with an old.
fashioned hoop and fell into I
formal train. The fingertip vel
of illusion was enchanced viii
i Juliet cap OF lace with Seet
pearl and SeQuln trim. Her onl,
jeWelry was three-Strand pear
necklace. She carried a whit
Bible topped with 4 white orchio
The Bible was d gift of tn
brides parents
Miss Carol Bates. sister of tn
bridegroom, was maid of honor
Mrs. Patricia SANFORD, cousin o
the bridegroom, was bride
matron and Miss Kathy Jayn
Bond, the junior bridesmaid. TIL
attendants were all attired j
street length nOckS OF crystal
cite. They were styled wit
tight-fitting bOdices teaturln
boat-necklines. The frocks Wer
made with long torso Walstlinc
from which bouffant skirts fcl
The honor attendant was goWr
ed in melon dress while tn
others wore mint green. The
wore matching hea0bandS {
flowers and carried colonial bot
quets of carnations Miss Bate
flowers were pink and white an
the others were yellow.
Melvin Davis served as NJ
Bates best man and HOble Bon
was the acolyte. Seating tt
guests were Ladd Wheele
brother of the bride; Billy Bon
and Dick Archer, cousin of Il
bridegroom.
The brides mother chose
aqua shantung dress with viii
accessories and Mrs. Bates Wo
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28

bands of gathered marquisette
with pearl trim in their hair and
wore brief mitts. Mrs. Sester-
henn was in fuchsia, Mrs. Moore
in nile green ana Mrs. Crooks
in gold. They carried colonial
bouquets of white carnations
with ivy.
The flower girl wore a floor
length dress of pink nylon sheer
and carried a basket of assorted
roses.
The reception was held follow
ing the ceremony in the church
basement for approximately $50
guests. Assisting at the reception
were Misses Evelyn Christopher,
Carol Ann Archer, Pat McDiffitt,
Mesdames Carroll Cutler, Wayne
Hayes and Leanna Horton.
Both mothers were attired in
navy blue frocks with navy and
white accessories. Mrs. Pitts
corsage was Of red carnations
and Mrs. Watson's was of red
roSebuds.
For going away, the new Mrs.
Watson changed to a biege sheath
dress with brown accessories and
a corsage of white flowers.
Upon their return, the couple
will reside with the brides par
ents until fall and then go to
Athens where Mr.. Watson will
be a sophomore at Ohio Univer-
sity. The bride will continue to
work at the Bailey Drug Co., in
GAINESVILLE until September. She
is a member of the church in
which she was married and Mr..
| Watson is a member of the
Methodist church. Both are grad
uateS of Caldwell high school,
and Mrs. Watson also was grad
uated from Meredith Business
College, GAINESVILLE.
- - - -
Charles Lamley and Winifred
Wharff, of Milan, visited with
friends in Caldwell several days
this past week.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28
Miss Mdri|yn Pitts Becomes Bride
of RAYMOND Watson Sunday Afternoon

The Rev Ira Brandon pastor of the First Church of Chris
Sunday "a at the double which united
marriage Miss Marilyn Pitts daughter of Mr. and Mrs Athe
Pitts Lewis and Raymond Watson of Mr. and Mrs
James A. Watson of Cumberland street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28
Miss Lucy Jane Wheeler Exchanges
Nuptia| Vows With Larry D. Bates

altar adorned palms. candelabas
Mt Zion Lutheran church. Miss Lucy Jane Wheeler daughter
Wilbur K Wheeler Pleasant the late Mr.
Wheeler and Larry Darrell Bates Mr. and Mrs Myron Bates
Senecavle route exchanged nupa FRIDAY June
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-28

Charles Lamley and Winifred
Wharff, of Milan, visited with
friends in Caldwell several days
this past week.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
Historical Socieiy
 Formed in Valley

At an organizational meeting held at the M. D. Snodgrass home September Q the Matanus- ka Valley Historical Society was formed. The charter in the new organization will remain open for membership until the annual meeting planned for sometime in December.
 At the Saturday night meeting M. D. Snodgrass. valley pioneer, was named president of the group and T. A. Mover, curator of the Valley Fair Museum, was named secretary. A yice-presi- dent and treasurer will be nam I'd at subsequent meeting.
 The Society will be active in collecting historical items and data in regards to the early days in the Valley areas. All persons interested in joining the group are cordially invited to attend the next meeting planned for October 12 at the Snodgrass home. Items and data collected will be cataloged and prepared for eventual exhibit in the museum.
 A number of persons have, dur ing the past few years, remark, ed about the need to collect Ma tanuska Valley artifacts now while they are in fair condition and still available. Many long. time residents may have items of valuable historical value which they do realize would be desired as museum piece. All residents, regardless of length of time in the Valley, are invited to join the organization.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
VALLEY SpORTSMEN TO TURKISH GAME
 DISHES FOR DINNER

Because of limited space the entire list of dishes that have been promised for the Matanus- ka Valley Sportsmen annual game dinner can not be printed this week. However, the list looks most promising for a widely var jed menu. The following is a partial list of club members and the dish they will furnish at the dinner, slated for October 13.
 Dick Anderson, pofeupine; Merle Anderson, sheep, Roy Barry, trout; Ed Be1lringer, moose meat pie; Harriet Bell ringer, salad; Bill BouWens, beaver; Mrs. William BouWens, salad; Ted Buzby, goat roast; Ar thur Braeutigar, sheep; John Bush. goat ribs; Evelyn Bush,. goat ribs; Irwin Bentti, caribou Swiss; Dexter Bacon, spruce hens; Catherine Bittner, crab salad; Dr. c. c. Bailey, ducks; William Cook, caribou; Ralph Brothers, goat roast; Barbara Crowthers, moose roast, Donald Cook, sheep; Walter Cooper, mar mot; Dan Contini, moose tongue; Jessie Cook, moose; Vern Donald son, duck; Al Dickow, elk, and Leona DickoW, venison.
 Others include Rex Ehrhart, spruce hens; Virgil Eckert, gray ling, Clayton Esslinger, caribou roast; Salena Esslinger, kippered salmon salad; Gertrude Fe1zien, goose, Vivian Goodrich, potato salad; Duane Goodrich, sheep; John Harris, caribou ribs; Mrs. John Harris, cranberry sauce; Ben Hudgins, moose oysters, cari- bou roast; Eloise Hudgins, moose heart roast; Homer Hayes, fish; William Hoskins, rabbit; L. O. Hayes, vegetable salad, and Rich ard Hamilton, goose.
 The list will be continued in next weeks issue of the From tiersman. All Sportsmen are urg- cd to fulfill their assignments as completely as possible, and to send their dishes to the dinner if they are unable to attend themselves.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
DOG OWNERS WARNED NOT TO PERMIT
 PETS TO RUN LOOSE

Dog owners within the limits of Palmer are cautioned about letting their animals run loose. It was recently brought to the attention of City Council mem bers that unWanted dogs are costing the city considerable money for disposal.
 Dogs picked up running loose are held five days. If not claim ed within that period of time, the animal is disposed of. How ever, there is the cost of board and care of these animals dur ing the holding period. One city resident this week is being bill- ed $40 for the disposal of four young dogs which he no longer wanted. The dogs were held the customary five-day period (cost- ing the city S2 per day, per dog) totaling the $40. In the future, anyone desiring to have a dog disposed of will be billed for the service and there will be no holding period, it was announced.
 Owners of dogs are reminded that by the City Ordinance all dogs must be kept within own- CTS immediate control, and not permitted to roam about the city.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
KETcHBKAN SPRUCE
 CASH BOX RETURNED

Someone's conscience bother ed. Thursday evening Fire Chief Joseph Gallant discovered a met al cash box just outside the en- trance to the police and fire station. Checking proved it to be the cash box which was re ported stolen from Ketchikan Spruce Mills earlier last week Ed Smith, manager at the Pal mer lumber yard, reported that apparently all checks and vou- ehers were intact. There was no cash left in the box which had been damned. City police are still Investigating the case, as well as an apparent forced en- try or an attempt to force entry at the Ketchikan Spruce Mills office Thursday evening.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
ALs0 DECIDE BOND
 PROPOSAL FOR
 SHEET PAVING WORK

electors will have their ch1 of five candidates for the ty three.year terms open on t. Palmer City Council when t go to the polls next Tues da By the closing hour last lay five Palmer residents
 1 qualified as candidates and taeir names will appear on the ballots. They are Lewis Geiwitz, Mrs. Al (EtheD King, Ray Lan- aster, Dr. Charles Logsdon, and 'obert Partridge.
 Lewis Geiwitz
 Taking the candidates alpha oeticalIy, Candidate Geiwitz is 30 years old and with his wife, Hazel Marie and three young sons, lives in the AHA housing area. He first came to Palmer in 1886 and has made his home in the area for the past seven years. He is employed as accountant at Kirk's Sales and Service. When asked his reason for seek ing seat on the City Council GeiwitZ said, T believe it is my duty to my fellow men to serve them III any way possible. At this time 1 feel the most service can be accomplished in this way"
 Mrs. Al (EtheD King
 Mrs. King and her husband own home in the Snodgrass ad- diti0n and have been in Palmer over 15 years. She served as department head in the M.V.F.- CA. from 1941 A, has been affil- lated in As Taxi from 1943 and has been co-oWner with her hus- band Of the Palmer Automotive Service since 1947. For many years they have operated an em- ergency service, delivering mes sages to doctors, the hospital and emergency telephone and tele- graph message Mrs. King is a business college graduate, mat ricuIated in law. She is 56 years old and a member of the Valley Hospital Association, Valley Fair Association, Matanuska Val ley Chamber of Commerce, Mat anuska Electric Association and Matanuska Telephone Associa- tion. Mrs. King said "I have faith in Palmer, this is a proven fact. l believe we should pay as we go. We can easily borrow and spend but only the property own- CTS know how it paid back. I feel, with all my years in Palmer as a property owner, qualified to know our troubles. If elected I pray God for the courage and wisdom to abet each and every individual alike".
 Ray Lancaster
 Candidate Lancaster has been a resident of the Palmer area for
 Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
MTA ANNOUNCES NEW ARRANGEMENT WITH AcS

Word has been received by the Matanuska Telephone Associa- tion that effective September IT, 1856 no charge will be made for telephoning telegrams to Anch- orage during the hours that the Palmer ACS office is closed. The change in policy was announced by Major Lonnie C. Temple, Signal Corps sector commander.
 In making the announcement Robert Partridge, MTA manager, pointed out that MTA subscrib- CTS may now telephone telegrams to Anchorage without additive telephone toll charges, during the hours that the local ACS of flee is closed. Prior to the new arrangement, instigated at the Alaska Telephone Association meeting last month, toll charges were made for such calls.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
KIWANIS KIDS DAY SET FOR OCTOBER 6

Youngsters of the valley are reminded that they have only a little more than a week to pre- pare their entries for the Pal mer Kiwanis Club annual Kids Day parade, talent and hobby show. The annual event will be October 6.
 Because the school gymnasi- um will not be completed before Kids Day the indoor events will this year be staged in the Valley Theatre.
 The parade will begin prompt Iy at l pm. and will be headed by the Palmer High School pion- eer band which will be making it's first public appearance this season at that time. Prizes will be awarded to the youngsters having the best costumes, decor ated pets, or bicycles.
 The parade will be followed by a talent show and movies at the theatre. The hobby show will be displayed during the afternoon and prizes will be awarded to the winners in that division, as well as in the talent show.
 KiWanian Ed Smith is general chairman of the annual event.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
Potaio Crop About 60 Percent In; Weather a Threat

A genuine snowstorm last Fri day seemed to usher in cold spell that has kept the farmers working hard from early morn ing to late night harvesting their crops. Below freezing tempera- lures at night and heavy frosts in the morning have not been conducive to rapid harvest. To date approximately 50 to 65 per cent of the potato crops have been harvested, Stewart Durrant, Coop general manager said to- day. He estimated that abor one half of the carrot crop is
 and only little of the late
 bage crop has been harves
 Although some frost damage has been reported, 1t does not ap- pear to be too extensive A great number of service men from the Anchorage area answered hur- ried call for potato piekers and farmers are utilizing their help everywhere possible.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
Committee Makes Recommendations For Fire Department

A number of recommendations were presented to the City Coun- ciI safety committee by commit tee chairman Jack Flint follow ing a meeting of special com mittee appointed by Mayor Char les Wilson to study the City Of Palmer fire department prob lens.
 Among recommendations make by the committee were the fol- lowing: An intensified publicity campaign planned to increase the fire fighters roster to the re- quired number.
 They recommended that if pos sible the age limit be lowered to 13 years of age to permit number Of interested young men joining the department. They would be used in the less haz- ardous phases of fire fighting.
 The committee recommended the construction of living quart CTS in the fire hall basement. The area would be large enough to provide living quarters for at least two fire fighters, plus train ing and recreation area. The committee recommended daily testing Of the fire siren, prefer ably at 9:30 pm. to coincide with the curfeW hour; that plans be made immediately for fire al arm system, that flag pole be erected at the hall and a flag flown daily, weather permitting; that proper credentials be sup. piled to all qualified fire fight CTS; that proper fire fighting clothing be furnished all fire fighters; and that the formation of a junior volunteer fire depart ment be considered.
 reported to the safety committee included regular fire safety in- speetion of all buildings in the city, as well as homes where the homeowner desired; a fire pre- vention program in the schools and in the homes; and that mem bers of the fire department plan to organize a social group which would have bylaws and operate under a set of officers elected by the members.
 MEETING PLANNED
 The fire fighters held a meet ing last Friday and will hold another tomorrow night. All men, interested in helping serve their community in this way, are urged to attend the meeting and become part of the Palmer Vol- unteer Fire Department.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
FIVE SEEK SINGLE SCHOOL BOARD TERM

Five candidates entered the race for the one seat on the Palmer Independent School Dis trict board of education before the deadline on Monday of this week. For a while it appeared as though no one was going to run for the five-year term.
 Voters will be asked to choose from Arthur l.. Brundage, Emil G. GansehoW, Richard Jones, Lewis Pinkham and Mrs. Noel Woods, all qualified residents and electors of the school dis trict.
 The election for the school board seat will be held at the same time the City of Palmer election is held Tuesday, Oeto- Der 2 at the Coop rec hall from 8 am. to ' pm. Qualified voters must have been a resident of Al aska for one year and for 30 days in their voting precinct, prior to the election date.
 Candidates Brundage and Gan sehow are both with the Alaska Agriculture Experiment Station; MT. Pinkham operates the Faith Hill Childrens Home; Richard Jones is manager of the Matan- uksa Valley Bank, and Mrs. Woods is a former teacher in the Palmer school system.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
MOOSE CONFERENCE SLATED FOR PALkR OCTOBER lO-i3

Moose members from all over Alaska will be represened at the Alaska Moose Association con- ference to be held in Palmer Oc- tober 1913. The president of the association, Donald Ingalls,, ST. Of Palmer, and Ralph Moore, Palmer Moose. are co-chairmen for the conference.
 Ingalls, said this week that somewhere between 50 and 60 men and approximately g wo- men are expecting to attend the conference This is a conserva- tive figure, he said. and we will probably need some help on providing sufficient housing for the visitors. The delegates will need only housing, Ingalls, point ed out. Luncheons being plan ned will take care Of number of meals, others will be taken in local restaurants. Anyone who has a spare room or bed they are willing to offer to visitor is asked to contact Ralph Moore, reservation and housing chair man.
The frontiersman., 1956-09-27
Make Reservations

Make Reservations
 The local Moose lodge is com bining their annual moose-meat dinner with the conference ban quet and reservations must be made, Ingalls, said. Other thau wives of Moose members, there will be no guests. All Moose members planning to attend the dinner are asked to make reser- vations through Ralph Moore before October 6.
 A special interest in ritual contests will show up at the con ference this year. Ingalls, said. More ritual teams are expected to participate than in the past and Harry Howard, national di- rector of rituals will be con- ference guest from Mooseheart, Indiana.
 Assisting local Moose in their conference plans will be group of Anchorage Women of the Moose who have volunteered to meet incoming planes that will be carrying delegates and their wives. They will take care of them while in Anchorage and ar range for their transportation to Palmer.