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The frontiersman., 1957-07-11
WHY LET A. FIRE BURN YOU OUT?
Thursday. July II, 1857
By Charles F. Marsh
 Management Specialist Alaska Agriculture Experiment


 Alaska Agriculture Experiment
 Station
 An extended period of dry summer weather such as we have been enjoying here inrAlaska, all ways increases the danger of fires. Every day there is word of forest fires somewhere over the territory. While this loss is tremendous every year, losses to individuals from home fires IS perhaps of even greater magnl- tude.
 It has been estimated that III, 500 persons ain the United States die needlessly from fire each year and more than twice that number are burned severely or disfigured for life. Property dam age from fires totals well over $15O million dollars a year. Fire is then national problem of the first magnitude.
 If we approach the problem ra- tionally, we must do as our fam fly doctor; make careful diag- nosis followed by the application of specific remedies. Fire con trol in one area may require quite different approach from what may have been successful in another area. In the larger cities of Alaska We find good communi- cation, excellent fire fighting fac ilities, short distances and con siderable community control over construction and exposures. Less adequate facilities are available in our towns and villages. Fire departments here are generally manned by volunteers who must be assembled after the fire has been discovered and reported. Small towns also exercise less control over construction and ex- posureS.
 Our farms present greater handicaps than either of the other locations in communica- ton, facilities, all-weather roads, distance and water supply. For these reasons it is important that we each be vigilant in our efforts to prevent fires. From a study made several years ago by the inspectors of the Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company, it was, found that 919o of all farms in the United States had no fire extinguishers; 57go had no lad ders to enable them to get on the roof; 85%o lacked the water sup ply necessary for the fire depart ment.
 Are fires necessary? Are they acts of God, the result of mysteri- ous causes, or do they occur pri- marily from human negligence? In Iowa, because of an aggres- sive preventive campaign which has been carried on for several years by the Agricultural Exten- sion Service of Iowa State Col lege and by inspectors of Mutual Insurance Organizations, the to- tai number of fires in cities shows consistent decrease in spite of an increase in population. Tn addition, the number of farm
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11
NEW BABIES

Line
 Superintendent of Schools and Mrs. Ernest IL. Line of Wasilla are parents of their fourth child, a daughter, who was born at Val lev Presbyterian Hospital June 25, weighing nine pounds eight ounces at birth. The Lines have named their new daughter Lisa Diane.
 Gnass
 MT. and Mrs. Vernon Gnass of Palmer are parents of their sixth child. Their new baby daugh- ter, was born on July l at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and has been named Jane Elizabeth. She weighed seven pounds at birth. Mir. Gnass is employed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
 Powers MT. and Mrs. Robbie Powers of Wasilla are parents of their fourth child, daughter, whom they have named Stella Lynne. She was born at Valley Presbyterian Hospital July s, weighing eight pounds, 14 ounces.
 Caulkins
 MT. and Mrs Donald Caulkins are receiving best wishes on the birth of their second child, a dau-, ghter for whom they have not yet selected a name. She was born at Valley Presbyterian Hos pital July (, and weighed seven pounds.
 Huling
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Huling are receiving congratulations on the biEh of their first child, a daughter whom they have nam ed Kenda Louise. She weighed eight pounds, thee ounces when born July 7 at Valley Presbyteri- an Hospital. MI. Huling is em- ployed at Fort Richardson.
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11
The Beaters

The Beaters All club met July n at Angela Hecker's home. An ;gela gave her demonstration making mullins and served them for refreshments along with a delicious cold drink. Ten mem bers were present. Business meeting was held and members started their story for the year. Six members hope to attend All camp. Next meeting will be July 8 at Sharon Smiths home.
 Sharon Smith, reporter
 Rock and Roll Club
 We held our meeting at the nome of Roger. Lincoln. The presi- 4dent Vadney Bledsoe, called the ameeting to order.
 Cheechako Chefs
 Cheechako Chefs met at the Clay Prewitt home June 26. Kathy Hubert, chairman. con- afucted a short business meeting. We answered roll call by naming lahe items we'd baked in the last 1.-Two weeks. Four members are definitely planning to go to All scamp. Tacey Nelson and Kathy Hulbert gave demonstration on biscuits- Linda Prewitt demon 1strated how to place china and silver for a one-place setting. We zare to answer roll call next time with our favorite breakfast. Twelve members were present.
 Susy Sietz, reporter
 The Beaters
 The Beaters met July 8 at the aaOme of Sharon Smith. Sharon demonstrated making rhubarb IJam. Eleven members were pre- sent. Games were played and re- Treatments served by Sharon. Next meeting will be July IS at 1fe home of Lin Haisley.
 Sharon Smith, reporter
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11

fires dropped consistently to about 4O9o of the average for the five year period, 1930-34. How can we prevent fires? Our efforts are likely to be futile un- less we know causes common to our community A recent release from the National Fire Protec- ton Association states that 26% of home fires start in the kitch- ems, 269o in the living rooms and 12% in the bedrooms. In Alaska it would probably be safe to say that 50 to 609o of all the dwell ing damage from fire results from faulty heating equipment and sparks on the roof and per haps 3Ogo from wiring. The na- tional statistics for farm houses indicate that 15% of all fires are caused by careless use of gasoline or kerosene and 11To from cleo trical faults.
 The value of inspections should not be minimized. Seventy seven percent of farm dwelling dam- ages results from construction faults which can be identified by a competent inspector.
 Rural telephone systems such as the MTA here in the Matan- uska Valley and the system be- ing planned in the Tanana Val ley will help tremendously in the reporting and control of farm and forest fires. The extension of good roads into our rural com munities has made it possible for our local fire departments to reach fires, many of which only short time ago would have been quite impossible.
 Fire waste is a serious personal problem, more especially to farm people because of the difficulty in extinguishing. fires once ignit- ed. Dry grass, twigs, brush, stump rows and dead trees in our yards and forests are finder dry at the present time. All-out precautions must be taken before starting any kind of fire such as for picnics, camps, or on farms, in stump rows and brush piles. Small fires can and do quickly spread out of control, burning across our pro- perties and forests. Insurance all leviates, but rarely protects. The financial loss to the individual many times prove disastrous. There is an additional temporary loss of facilities and frequently some items are almost irreplac- able.
 A program of fire prevention must be simple, specific and di- rected toward problems as they exist in the community. It is highly important to have com munity fire fighting apparatus available when needed. A great deal can be accomplished by1 more first aid" equipment on the farm, such as fire extinguish- CTS and ladders with which to combat fires while waiting for the community apparatus. On the other hand, one need not be con cerned over being able to extin- guish fire if it does not start. Some people just do not have fires. To keep from having them requires intelligent and continu- ous effort
 FOR FAST RESULTS TRY A
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11
Palmer Moose
 To Picnic July 2i

Members of the Palmer Moose Lodge and their families will hold their annual Fourth of July picnic at Barry's Finger Lake Re sort on July 21, starting at IT am, it was announced this week. The lodge will furnish hot dogs, buns, ice cream, and pop for the youngsters. Families are asked to take pot-luck picnic lunches. All Moose and their families are in vited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11
Church Planning Daily Vacation Bible School

Pioneering" is the theme chosen for the Hiway Church of God daily vacation Bible school to be held daily at the church July l5-26 from 700 to 800 p.m-
 Glasses will be held for all ages and all valley children are in- vited to participate. There will be classes in handiwork, crafts, games, and refreshments, all un- der the supervision of the Rev. Joan Ashby. A staff of teachers has been secured and there will be ample room for all interested youths.
 A special program is planned for the final date. A picnic will be held during the afternoon and an evening program during which awards will be presented Tn various catagories.
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11

Thousands of housewives have experienced the convenience and economy of owning an automatic electric clothes dryer and as a result it has become the fastest-selling appliance in the history of household equipment.
 And tests show that there IS good reason for the popularity of the electric clothes dryer:
 s It's time saving. It takes only one-sixth as long to load the dryer and fold clothes when dry as it did to hang clothes on the line, take them down and fold them.
 It's less work. There's none of the carrying, lifting, stepping, and stretching needed for line-drying- and you don't have to worry about rain, snow and cold. There's less ironing too one-half to three quarters less - because the dryer
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11

fuffs such materials as corduroy. slip covers, seersucker dresses, and cotton knit so they need no ironing.
 It's easier on clothes. Sheets cotton dresses, broadcloth shirts, rayon and nylon slips, lose less strength in the dryer than in line- drying. Loose-woven materials like diapers and terrycloth towels become more absorbant when dryer-huffed. Tests even show there is a slight difference in favor of the dryer in whiteness of clothes dried the two ways. Colored clothes keep their true color while those dried on the line fade-especia those with Ted dyes.
 Don't you owe it to yourself and your family to consider an automatic electric clothes dryer? With an electric dryer, you can have more time and energy for more important family activities.
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11

FOR FAST RESULTS TRN A tERONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIED
The frontiersman., 1957-07-11

FOR FAST RESULTS TRY A FRONTTERSMAN CLASSIFIED
Evening star., 1957-08-25
1870
4-c0ptoin Gollont. Advent're.
9-lt's q Hit. Quiz.
AFTERNOON

1900
4-TFue Story. Dromo.
WHO Am y" A husband and
wife ottempt TO swindle on onn-
nesio-struok girl who thinks she
is q rich young heiress.
5-StoV Of the West. Movie.
Z Hours. "Stors Over Texos."
l947. Eddie Dean. Troll to
Mexico" 1916. Jimmie Wokely
9-Bis Top. Circus Acts.
Adjective Diary. Oron,o.
"Deoth Weors O Coronet." A
hoodIum odmits to the murder
Of Lord Chelmsford, but Mark
Sober does not believe he is
guilty. Donald Groy stors.
100
4-BFooke Johns. Kids.
9-The Lone Ronser. Western.
The Lone Ranger prevents the
ironing Of two Confederofe Army
veterans in little Western town.
l:30
4-CoFtoon Circus. Kids.
9-Boston Bloekie. Crime.
Kent Toylor. Lois Collier stors.
2:00
4-Cirele 4 Ranch. Movie
Hour. Mon of Action" 1888.
Tim Mccoy
5-AdventuFe Movie.
IA Hours. Conspiracy" 1889.
AlIon lone.
9-Soturdoy M0tinee. Movie.
z Hours. Crime Tokes o HoIi-
doY." 1888. Jock Holt. Devil
Ship" l947. WiIIiom Bishop.
$500
4-FootIight TheoteF. Movie.
IA Hours. "CheIseo Story"
Henry Moilison. l6ritish.)
$3.50
5-Milt GFont Show.
IA Hours. Teen-ooers' dance
porty. Brondywine Teen Club.
400
1.-The GoldbeFgs. Comedy.
9-Piek Temple. Kids.
HHouEs. "Phontom Uprising"
Bill WiIIioms. THE Hopeful horse
race OF approximately Sis p.mD
4:30
4-Eneore Playhouse. Movie
IA Hours. Zone Of Our Aircrofi
Is Missing" lo4l. Godfrey
Teore. tBritish.l
Evening star., 1957-08-25

7:55
9-Meditotion. lnspirotionol.
Veried religious messages.
500
S-Stop, Look and Listen.
Hero Next Door," The story Of
the civilian volunteers of the
Civil Air Petrol.
$50
4-Wotch Mr.. Wizard. Kids.
9-oswoId Robbit. Kids.
900
4-ceFtoon Circus. Kids.
9-Ask-It Bosket. Kids.
$50
4-YouF GoFden. Holly Wright.
9-CaPtain Kangaroo. Kids.
1000
4-Howdy-DOO Kids.
1880
4-Gumby. Kids.
Storing PinlSy Lee.
S-Mishty Mouse. Kids.
100
4-FuFy. Adventure.
9-Suson's Show. Kids.
Evening star., 1957-08-25
EVENING

600
4-Troffie Court. Triol.
5-copitoI CoFovon. Voriety.
] Hour. Bob McEwen is host
7-CrosseuFrent. Oromo.
9-Junsle Hunters. Adventure.
Oso and Martin Johnson jungle
exploration.
$50
4-News.
7-Bowl The Chomp.
Frank Mischou.
9-StoFies OF the Century.
~. II. Musorove. e." The true ex-
ploits of L. n. Musorove, who
developed wholesale horse thiev-
ing TO such high ort thot O
coutious banker innocently fl
nonces his criminal operation.
Jim DoVis stors.
6:4S
4-Sports. Simpson.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09


Driscoll said two elementary
schools are in the planning stage,
and will be built as soon as funds
are available The two schools
Will consolidate all Negro Elemen-
tary schools in the county
AT present the white high
school students attend Bucking-
ham Central High School, and the
Negro high school students attend
Carter G. Woodson. White ele-
mentai'y students attend Buck
ingham elementary school anc
Diliwyn elementary school. Wher
the proposed Negro elementary
schools are built, the Negro ele-
mentary students will then alst
be consolidated in two convenient
elementary schools
The tentative locations Of ths
schools has been planned Ont
Will be on the is acre site ada
cent to Garter G, Woodson OF
Route 20. The second will be lo-
Gated off ri. Is Ia Marshall dis
frict. primarily for the students
III the north east end Of the count
ty
School superintendent Driscol
made M estimate as to the cos;
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09
GIendcle News


Homecoming at Mt Zion August
WAS A biz success. WITH 400 peoale
attend he
Rev j. r HODGES. past Or.
brought the morning message ~
WORKING Religion and Attorney j.
NJ johnson 81 Rrhmand. VA
rucst speaker Special music was
III GIN Podie Hid Ms blanche
Markham Guest speaker for Inc
afiernnan service was Dr j r.
johnson If Lynchbure rev Ken
ncih Clak eave The Invocation.
scottsv,lle Baptst church quart 4
sane tvo selections. The huge table
an the lawn was spread " th ali
abundance d delicious lood
Laurie Bel Of Chester Was 4
J r,a,s,
49, r.Iaays III a,tanaaa HUNS
ran,,,,a, 9:Ia,., wll.an,sb,,rp
iast u,aa
pavton perkine il Riebfnnd s,,f.
farad ,oa,t atfsrl, .scantiy
Nj a,,d NJ 10 N rlark u
) '.h,,,s,,a u.aso II 49, ha,,e Ts.f5
aeroe No., The I'D Ill
~ ps6ar, K,ng { sf,end =,
~ wasIa,.ar ,.a,be,,st ca,,fora,,ce
4 rorfav ( = h,s waol
Rlchard K,.o No. sals III bs,,o
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09
Cumberland Ruritans Hear Features
OF Local Rural Development Program

The Cumberland Ruritan I Club
heard w l.. Blair. Jr.. soil conser-
Nationlst. outline some of the I'M
portant features in a rural develop
ment program. such as the one
Cumberland has underway Bla r
spoke at the july meeting of the
club.
The local people must accept
full responsibility for initiating and
implementine the county program.
Blair pointed out to the Ruritans
4 IS member # the Soil Conser-
walton Service, Blair noted that the
agencies always move with the
speed Of the local people, Rural
development is for the local people
not FOR single indiv dual gain. not
for political gain. not for single
glory gain but for the people. /" he
stated
F ON a recent tri-state meeting
on rural DEVELOPMENT which he at
tended. Blair relayed some bas G
beliefs that were given at the meet
ing.
They are as follows ~ Low in
come in rural areas hinder state
and national social and economic
progress ~ Per capita income in
| low income areas can be raised
81 State and Federal agencies
need to redirect educational techni-
\ cal assistance, and other programs
4 in low income counties toward the
\ solution Of the problems Of the area
n 4 Rural development programs
should begin with the people Of the
\ area rs Decisions for action art
to be made by or developed witt
the people on the local level
t6 The greatest need in low in
come counties IS the opportunity t.
make increased contributions t.
community. state and national prog
ress. This is done by higher earninl
and improved liv ne levels,
~ Young people stand to gail
most from a program which vii
increase opportunities. the aware
ness of opportunities. and the abilit.
to take advantage of them.
80 People make W Sc decisions
they are informed Ii their capa
bilities are enhanced. the number c
opportunities available to them j
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09
Mt Zion Events
Tr,scd Of Ouer $50 AT Homecoming
Service Cunday At The Baptist Church

and many others
NJ and MS. N J Snyder ant
family. Of Mclean. were overnight
guests o. her parents. NJ anf
Mrs A Fl Martin, Sunday 81
routa 10 Athens Tenn. where they
vii visit relatives for two weeks
The snvdes attended Homecoming
here
John Hurt Of Fork Union is 4
patient at Johnston-W Ills Hospita
in Richmond M Hurt is MS g
W Caves brother.
Mrs Woodrow Harris and son
Bill of Winston-s Salem N c.. /
visited the dc Bettencourts last
week. Alex ard Manuel dc Betten
court went home with them for twt
weeks
MI. and Mrs. Roy Belle. o.
Ind ana, were recent guests of Mrs
Virgie Anderson and NJ. X. DAVIS
Mr. and Mrs George Boatwright
Of Charlottesville. are house guest
u Mrs BoatWrieht's sisters. the
Misses Mary and Louise Anderson
j. L. Tonev, OF Church Road. il
spending some time here. He is st Il
under the care Of Richmond
specialist.
MI and MS Ernest Anderson
were lin Richmond Tuesday
L. " Appevson has returned
after an extended visit with his SON
n-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs
T r. Hart, in Chatham
NJ. and Ms w. E. Taum visited
elatiYcs in Appomattox this week
M s Garrett B Rea. Of. Rich
mond. was week end guest Of her
aunfs. Misses Mary and Louise An
acrsor. Other recent guests were
M and Mrs, Tom Anderson, and
children Andrew Andersen. L. WI
ApperScn, MI and M s. L W. Ap1
person. Jr.. and Gail, Misses jamie
and Frances Patterson and JOIN.
and Carlton Boatwright.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09

increased When people make wise
decisions. They advance individual,
family, community. state and ma
tional welfare
~ Some individual results are
needed and desirable Substantial
changes in incomes and living levels
in low income areas are of a longer
nature. It may take years, even a
generation.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09
AS Soon As Funds Available
As Soon As Funds Available
Master Plan Of Buckingham Schools Cali
For T1uo Ne,r Negro Elementary Schools

ID the White high school and the
small addition to Buckingham
Elementary school pictured above
Dillwyn Elementary was con-
s.lucted foi s275.ooo, and Carter
G Woodson cost S450.000.
These were recommended by
the Building Survey Committee
OF the State Superintendent of
Public Education The next rec
ommendation Of the committee is
for improved Negro elementary
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09

The next major school cor
Struction in BUCKINGHAM county
with be two new Negro Elementary
Schools, according to Irving p.
priscoll superintend nj Qt
schools
Buck.ngham county has moved
ahead RAPIDLY III construction du
ipa recent years THE most recent
BUILDINGS being the new DillWNn
Elementary School Carter g.
Woodson high school the addition
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09
Ragland in Ba sic

Lee Garland Ragland. son Of
Mr. and Mrs Garland Ragland.
Of Buckingham county. is taking
his Army basic training at Fort
Hood Tex.
nc entered the service June 20.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09
Sharon Baptists
Plan Homecoming

HON becoming services viii be
held at Sharon Baptist church
Sunday and Monday at p M. a
week long revival viii begin
The Rev l. l.. Schwemer. pas
tor Of Plney River Baptist church
at Lowesville. viii be the visiting
evangelist for the revival which
closes Friday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09

and Dgchcs
snay in Hospital
Mr. and MIS-. Buddy Scav Wis tea
Sunday att Johnston Willis Hospital
glia-e Abner Saay il a patient
Lit. shep Grow spent several days
iih MS parents, Mf and MS
B ] H Crew
A and NJ NJ Allen R-ainas, ot
iiltan Village snant the week end
4 he homo ~ M and Ms W W.
T9me
and Mss Woodrow Dfnkun
had Ms, and MIS-. J H viii ans
Hid Mfs A e Williams. of Lynch
9ats as their guests Sunday
AID MIS- Tim Charlton, Of
ahhs visited Mt and MS. J O.
1uWkpln tic nast week end
Ransom Visits Son
r B Ransom Il visiting h son,
niMeft Ransom. Of Clifton Forge
A end N Bob Matthias who
ee en theA way 10 Florida
Is ed b ntfwyn one DAY last week
Nr and Ms Tipicn Robertson Of
? g1au Fefee Tenn visited Mr.
and MATS 3 2 Lesueur
Ans r ] Wojnicki and daughter
Kathy spent last week III Newpor,
.e5ss IL tla home Of Mrs. George
Naatsie ,,-h.ip M. S4fott,icl-i a,,d
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-08-09

-Four Air Force Super Sabre Jets
made : record CLIO miles nonstop
flight from England to Los Angeles
The sihgle-engine ships took four
teen hours and five minutes to COM
~. y, 81. -.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-05-07
Legal Notices

PROBATE NOTICE-Approval and
Settlement of Account. Account and
vouchers of the following named
person and estate have been filed
in the Probate Court of Madison
County. Ohio, for approval and set
tlement: Chester Street Estate
Number 1912 Docket Page 374
Unless exceptions are filed there
to. said accounts will be for hearing
before said Court on the 28th day of
June, 1857, at which time said
accounts will be considered and con-
tinued from day to day until finally
disposed Of
Any person interested may file
written exceptions to said accounts
or to matters pertaining to the ex-
ecution of the trust not less than
five days prior to the date set for
hearing. Joseph S. King, Pr1Sate
Judge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-05-07

FAMILY HOME AT EDGE
OF TOWN, 4 bedrooms, built-in
room with fireplace, family room,
car garage, patio with brick
grille all located on large lot
School bus at front door, drilled
well. Owner leaving state. Pos
session with Deed. If you need a
lot of family space we invite your
inspection, asking s16,0G0.00. G..
Harold Flax, Realtor, Phone JTL,
2-2255 Earl Robinson Statesmen
Roger Wilson 1877
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-05-07
Houses For Sale

EIGHT ROOM FRAME, located on
old Rte 40 in Summerford, good
for sale in London, Ohio. Several
other properties to sell, new or
old. Call us up and talk it over.
Roger w. Cain, London, UL q
95SS. CULPEPPER REALTY CO..
Columbus, Clearbrook 3-6508.
1877
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-05-07

PROPERTY - three
apartment house, modern, 3 car
garage. This property is in good
modern condition. live in part of
it and let the income pay for it.
Possession with Deed. G. Harold
Flax, Realtor, Phone UL 2-2255.
Earl Robinson, statesmen, Rog-
er Wilson. 1877
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-05-07

ULTRA MODERN, 3 bedroom home
with deluxe kitchen, dinette with
china cabinet, fan, food disposer,
tile bath with deluxe slide by
door, medicine cabinet; beautiful
shrubbed lot with black top drive
and large garage. Possession 80
days. Price S15,500. G.. Harold
Flax, Realtor, Phone UL 2-2255,
Earl Robinson, statesmen, Rog-
er Wilson. 1877
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-05-07

RWIN-WILLIAMS Paint Head
quarters. More people use Sher-
win Williams h n any other
brand. Use our color selector SER
vice. Choose from 130 colors which
we have on hand Painting Sup
plies. London Appliance Co, Win
chester Bldg. 31-36