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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29

Pick Maryland
Coed as Queen

Crowned amid a wild con-
fusion Of fioodlights and fash
bulbs. q Washington girl reigns
today as Miss National Press
Photographer of 1857
She is Carole Nicholson, 49,
year-old University of Maryland
student, who lives at 2404
Spencer road, Silver Spring
She beat out 10 other con-
testants from across the country
for the press photographers
highest honor in hectic session
yesterday at the Willard Hotel.
1t was one Of the greatest
Photographic shooting matches
ever held.
Ballroom Filled
Some 400 press cameramen
all attending the NPPA national
convention here, filled the Will
lard's main ballroom for the
event. Focusing on the spot
lighted stage from every angle
they aimed more than million
dollar worth of Photographic
equipment toward the parade OF
young women.
Banks of brilliant lights all but
blinded the girls on the stage.
AS they came from behind a
curtain and sauntered along the
T-shaped runway, fiashbulbS and
speed lights popped and fiared.
! Dressed in identical tight sky
blue bathing suits, the girls tried
not to appear dazed under the
Photographic barrage. Some had
come from as far as California,
Florida or New England.
Barrage Increases
The judges picked seven f.
nalists from the 10 contestants.
The barrage increased, along
with cries of turn this way
and down in front" The
finalists retired and it was
announced that the winner
would burst on stage through the
paper lens on a giant model of
a camera.
A hush fell over the crowd.
Who would be Miss Press Pho
tographer?" Only the sound OF
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active fallout--if testing of
atomic weapons continues at the
same rate as the last five years
accounts for only one-tenth OF
roentgen.
He called for proper but care
full use of radiation by industry
and medicine to make certain
that any radiation exposure, no
matter how slight, be justified
by the benefits gained.
DR. Schilling also told abuot
600 chemists. physicists and en-
gineerS attending a three-day
colloquim on the effects of ra-
diation on materials of a little
known drug which offers APP
preciable protection from ra-
diation under certain circum-
stances. He said the chemical
Act known scientifically as
Observation-Disclosures, h S
been found effective in reducing
ardiation effects in so per cent
of the animals on which it was
tested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29

director Of Grafiex, Inc, Ro-
chester, N. Y, is presented each
year by the National Press Pho
tographers Association. 1t and
other honors were bestowed last
night at the organizations 18th
annual banquest at the Willard
Hotel. highlight of the NPPA
convention. which ends today.
Among the guests were Vice
President and Mrs. Nixon.
Invitation From Eisenhower
President Eisenhower. unable
TO attend, sent his regards and
invited the convention partici-
pants and their wives to be his
guests at 1870 am. today in
the White House rose garden.
Mr.. Cowles was honored for
his outstanding contributions to
the cause of hoto-journalism
his demonstrated acceptance of
the visual reporter as a mature
and equal partner on the re-
porter photographer team, and
his leadership in establishing
news pictures in their proper
perspective in modern COM
munications."
Mr. Threlfall, of Station
KAKE-TV in Wichita, was
hailed for his dedication to the
ideals and to the task of advanc-
ing the NPPA: "as a charter
member, regional vice president.
national president, as an untir-
ing worker on many committees:
and for his contributions toward
the development and growth Of
television photo-journalism ;"
Initiative Rewarded
The Joseph Costa award hon.
oring the groups first president
and current chairman OF the
board Of directors. went TO
Morris Berman. staff photogra-
pher for the Pittsburgh Sum-
Telegraph. for initiative. lead
ership and service in advancing
NPPA goals"
William c. Allen, OF the AsSo-
ciated Press Photos here, and
Elmer Richardson, staff photog-
rapher for the Milwaukee SEN
tinel. were recipients Of awards
Of merit. Mr.. Berman and Mr..
Allen are co-chairmen of the
convention.
Honorary fellowships went to
Irwin Buck Forces, staff pho
tographer for the Los Angeles
Examiner and vice president of
the NPPA West Coast Region.
and Monroe B. Mickey
Stroecker, chief photographer
for the Detroit News.
Arthur L. Whitman, NPPA
president, who presented the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29
Auxiliary Luncheon

A donor luncheon OF the
Joseph and Bernard Wilmer
Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish
War Veterans of the United
States will be held at 1890
pm. tomorrow at the Wood
mont Country Club. A fashion
show, auxiliary birthday observ-
ance and presentation Of meri-
torious wards have been
planned
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Hot Bath Held Sex Peril
Like Radioactive FoIIout

BALTIMORE, Mar. 20 (P.-
DR.. c. w. Schilling. deputy di-
rector Of the Atomic Energy
Commissions division of biology
and medicine, said last night ex-
cessively hot baths can be al
damaging to the human sex
glands as radioactive fallout OF
the amount received n the last
five years from the testing OF
atomic weapons.
He also noted that natural, or
background. radiation from the
earth's crust and from cosmic
rays, has been with us since the
beginning of time and accounts
for 4.3 roentgens (the radiation
measurement comparable to an
X-ray). or the biggest dose of
radiation that the average per-
son receives from conception to
age 80.
X-ray and Horoscope account
for another three roentgents
DR.. Schilling said, while radio
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Mail 48 Years on Woy

FORT WORTH, Tex. (P).-
Mrs. Myron Baker got a post
card her uncle, Will Davies,
mailed her from England 48
years ago. 1t was delivered with
out explanation at her former
home in Fort Thomas. KY, and
cousin forwarded 1t here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29

frantic reloading was heard
Every lens in the house was
aimed at the screen.
There were delays. The ten
sion mounted.
Then Miss Nicholson. bright
eyed and smiling. kicked her
way through the screen. The
photographers shot the works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29
Photo journalism Awards
Go to CowIes, ThreIfoII

Gardner Cowles editor of Look Threlfa
director Of Wichita station were
recipients here last night of the Joseph Sprague
Memorial Award for outstanding contributions photo
Journalism.
The award established in 1s4s memorial to the late
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSITION
PROGRAM
Today
Mornng-Master Photo Dealers and Finishers Associa-
ton holds last convention sessions Statler Hotel.
Afternoon Photographers Association America con-
cludeS its convention, Sheraton-Park Hotel
lis pm.-Photographic Society of America opens
day convention, Hotel Raleigh
1880 pm.-Internationa Photographic Exposition open
to the public at the Armory.
Tomorrow
All Day-Photographic Society Of America holds discus
sion meetings at the Raleigh Hotel
pm-Internationa Photographic Exposition open to
the public at the Armory.
admission to the Armory: Adults, 80 cents; children
under 16, 35 cents)
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The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
GOVERNOR STEPOVlCH
 TO ATTEND VALLEY FAIR

Word was received from Jun eau this week that Governor Mike Stepovich has accepted an invitation to attend the 1857 Ma tanuska Valley Fair and Sunday, September l has been designated as Governors Day.
 In letter addressed to the Fair -directors Governor Stepovich said he thoroughly enjoyed his recent visit to the valley and was look ing forward to his visit on Sep tember 1. He plans to visit in Kodiak August 30 and 31 and spend the entire day on Septem- Der l at the Valley Fair, return ing to Juneau on Labor Day.
 Part of the program on Cover nor's Day will feature the Foot lighters from the military base who will present a matinee show at the fairground, and an evening show at Central School gymnasi- um, according to Howard McCal- lister, fair promotion manager. A band concert, rodeo and other featured events are planned.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
FIRST ANNUAL
 MTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING SATURDAY

The first annual membership meeting of the Matanuska Tele- phone Association, Inc. will be held this Saturday evening in the Central School gymnasium. Elec- ton of a five-man board of di- rectors is the main topic of busi- ness and annual reports from the various officers will be heard.
 Registration will begin at pm. and members who plan to vote are reminded they must be registered to receive a ballot. The meeting will begin promptly af Y p.m., with Lew Hanks, associa- ton president, to preside.
 Members who are unable to at tend the meeting may give their proxy to another bonefide mem Der who may vote it for him. Qualified members may vote no more than three proxies. Blanks are available at the business of flee in Palmer, and must be dat Cd and signed by the member assigning his voting privilege to another member.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
Teachers Named For Palmer System

The teaching staff of the Pal mer Independent School Dis trict has been announced for the coming school year by William T. Zahradnicek, school superin- tendent. Although all assignments have not yet been completed, and there may be some shifting around, the following teachers have been engaged.
 Keith C. Smith, high school principal; William P. Benyish, Central School principal; Dale Fl. Bryant, Swanson School, head teacher; Robert Chatterton, coach; Helen Maze, school nurse; Lois E. Weldon, music and chorus, Harry Lee Plumbley, band; Mary lou Rideout, home economics and adult education; Marjery M. Paul. ey, home economics; Anna Laura Johnson, physical education; James 0. Mackenzie, physical education; John Aper, high school and library; and Eugene Annas, Margaret Cope, Robert Critics, John DeVries, Elizabeth Gaines, Ned C.. Morgenson, Bertha Dean Rankin, Betty Jo Riddle, and Ruth Schaefer, high school staff.
 The elementary grades will be taught by Margaret c. Belts, Al ma J. Blunck, Ada I. Boyd, Ches- ter Cantley, Carole (Case) Lover, Alice Carol Cox, Florence Dunlap, Agnes Farnsworth, Marjorie Irene Godfrey, Joann Hanson, Bergie Hecker, Beverly (Hunter) Aper, Paula Maine, M. Pearl Mover, Wilhelmina Pederson, Phyllis Quellette, Olga Rieger, Geraldine P. Schrieber, John V. Schrieber, Margaret Schroeder, Barbara c. Smart (progressive first, Kath- crime c. Steele, and Jean Strick- Ter.
 Teachers of last years staff who have resigned include Nor man Rousey who will attend school during the coming year, working toward his masters de- gree; Gloria Wilson, Ruth Bee check, Violet Wickman, Faith Sims, and Mervin c. Rupp. Rupp recently resigned to accept an ac-
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The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
COOP ANNUAL MEET
 SET FOR AUGUST 10

The annual membership meet ing of the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating Association will be held in the Central School gymnasium on August 10, it was announced this week by Stewart Durrant, Coop general manager.
 The meeting will get under way at 10:30 a.m., with dinner to be served at noon. Keith Brock of the Palmer Cafe and Fountain will cater the dinner.
 A number of valuable door prizes will be awarded during the meeting with the first to be given away at 10:30 am.
 All producing members are eligible to vote at the meeting.
 Annual reports will be made and three members will be nam cd to the board of directors; two to come from the valley area, and one from the Fairbanks area. The terms of board members Hugh Adams and Joe Kircher of Pal naer and Robert Johnson of Fair banks will expire at the meeting.
 Other members of the board of directors are Don Parks, presi- dent; Clair Patton, vice presi- dent; William Hecker, secretary, and George McNeese, all of the valley
 Equity certificates for the past year will be distributed at the meeting.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
PALMER LIBRARY NOW OPERATING
 AS ''FREE" LIBRARY

Starting immediately the Pal mer Public Library will be op- erated as a free" public library, it was announced this week by members of the library board of directors.
 This new move was taken so that the local library, as well as all other libraries in the terri tory, may qualify under the Fed eral plan for the extension of lii brary service to rural areas.
 There is $4O,OOO immediately available to Alaska for the ex- tension of library services if specifications of the Federal De- bartment of Health, Education and Welfare are met. The Terr4 torial Department of Library Ser vice can adinister the federal funds, for which the 1857 Legisa lature appropriated sufficient funds to match the federal money if used this year. According to word received in Palmer from D. J. Phelps, territorial librarian, an acceptable plan has been pre- sented and approved. If each in- corporated library complies with the Federal definition of FREE nI1blic 1ibrarv +hn Yn0nav may ha
 4. If any of the libraries do not agree tot his plan, the $40,O0O will have to be refused.
 New Rules
 To comply with the request, the Palmer Library has agreed to operate as a free public library. Officers of the library association have announced the following new regulations which will be
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The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
Governor PrOclailris Alaska Farm Month Aug. l2- Sept. ll

Governor Mike Stepovich has proclaimed August 12 to Septem- Der III, Alaska Farm Month.
 h signing the proclamation Gov. Stepovich declared Alaska must work towards the develop ment and expansion of agricul- ture in order to attain a self-sus- taining economy in this field.
 He urged that all possible eff fort De given to promote the sale Of vegetables, dairy products livestock and grain produced by the hard working, pioneering farms of the Territory.
 The Governor added that there must constantly be created 3 greater awareness of the avail ability and diversity of Alaskan agricultural products and the need to expand the home market for these products.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
SIX VnhhEy GIRLS IN QUEEN CONTEST
COLLEGE SURVEY
 INF FORMATION DUE

Persons interested in the pro- posed Community College pro gram are reminded that question naires pertaining to their particu- lar interests should have been returned to the Extension office yesterday.
 The survey is being conducted by committee named by the Palmer Board of Education to help determine whether or not such a college is needed and the subjects that might be taught.
 The proposed community col lege would be open to all high school graduates seeking courses granting college credits. It is also intended to serve other persons IS years old and older who might profit from the instruction. Gas ses would be offered at night.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
GIFTS AND CASH PLANNED FOR
 ALL CONTESTANTS

With the addition of two val ley girls this week, the total number of candidates in the 1857 Matanuska Valley Fair queen contest rose to six. Ticket sales are reported as going along very well and all of the candidates ex- pect to sell their required 250 tickets before the qualification deadline later this month.
 A Wasilla high school senior, Mary Karla Hoffman, has enter cd the contest under the sponsor ship of the Wasilla Roadhouse and Teeland's Shopping Center. Mary is the daughter of Master Sergeant and Mrs. Charles Ri Hoffman and has lived in the valley the past year. She has brown eyes and dark brown hair, is five feet, seven and one half inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. Mary said her hobby is reading and her specialties are singing and playing the clarinet.
 Another Palmer girl has en- tered the contest. She is Gerda Kalwies who celebrated her 18th birthday on June IS and is five feet, four inches tall She has blue eyes and blond hair and is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Martin Kalwies- Gerda has lived in the valley for the past six and one half years and is being sponsored by the Alaska Dairy Products. The daughter of farmers, Gerda is employed at home. She listed cooking and sewing as her favor ite hobbies but she also likes to dance and sing.
 Plans are being formulated for a get-together for the queen candidates within a short time and their public appearance schedules are being worked out by Howard McCallister, promo tion manager.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
Local Kiwanians 10 Attend Peace Dedication Ceremony

On August at the Alaska -Yu- kon border a Kiwanis Boundary Peace Tablet will be presented. Attending from Palmer will be Marvin Slaughter, president of the Palmer Kiwanis Club, and possibly other members of the To- cal club.
 The peace marker was erected as token of the good will ex- isting between the people of the United States and the Dominion of Canada by the Kiwanis Clubs of Alaska and the Yukon.
 The tablet carries the follow ing legend: This unfortified boundary line between the Do- minion of Canada and the United States of America should quick en the remembrance of the more than century old friendship be- tween these countries. A lesson of peace to all nations. Erected August 4 1857 Kiwanis Interna- tionaI.
 Melvin B. Dennis, of Puyallup, Washington, governor of the Pac- fife Northwest Kiwanis District, will present the tablet which will be accepted for the Dominion of Canada by Fred H. Collins, com missioner of Yukon Territory, and by Waino E. Hendrickson, secre- tary of Alaska, for the United States. Paul R. Hagelbarger of Fairbanks, It. Governor, Kiwan- is Alaska Yukon Division will be master of ceremonies.
 The dedication ceremony will include musical prelude by the Whitehorse Station Band, Royal Canadian Air Force; presentation of coloys from Fort Greedy, Alas ka and the Canadian Legion, Whitehorse; America" and God Save the Queen" will be sung by the group. The invocation will be given by the Rev. David Black burn of Anchorage. The Right Reverend Thomas Greenwood, Bishop of Yukon, will offer the benediction.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
'57 FAIR BOOK BEING DISTRIBUTED

Copies of the 17th. annual Ma tanuska Valley Fair premium list directory have been printed and are being mailed to all advertis- CTS and former exhibitors. Any one not receiving book who plans to exhibit items in this years fair is invited to call at the business office located at the fairgrounds.
 Exhibitors attention is drawn to the extra day planned for the '57 Valley Fair This year the Fair will open on Friday, instead of Saturday. All exhibits must De in place at 9 am. Friday, August 30; judging will take place starting at g am. and will continue until all awards are made. Exhibitors will be permitted to prepare and arrange their exhibits up to g am. the first day of the fair, Aug ust 30.
 The 1857 Fair is expected to be the largest ever staged in Alaska. For several years the board of di- rectors of the Fair Association has seen a need for a four-day fair and this year marks this step forward. Hundreds of exhibits are expected to come in from throughout the territory to com pete for the cash and ribbon awards which will amount to thousands of dollars.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
SEEKING BIDS.
 FOR OPERATING KITCHEN AT FAIR

The Fair Associations kitchen and dining hall with seating capacity of 56 persons is up for bid to be operated during the four-day fair. If necessary, MT Snodgrass pointed out, seating capacity can be doubled. Persons interested in this particular con cession are asked to contact Mir Snodgrass who reminds those planning concessions that there are but 29 days until opening day Of the 1857 fair.
 Space in the Snodgrass build ing is fast filling up, according to M. D. Snodgrass, agriculture manager Of the 1857 Matanuska Valley Fair. However, ample space on the midway is still open, he said.
 The agriculture manager has requested that arrangements be made early for space in the live stock division. Information need ed will be the number of animals and the age of each animal to he exhibited so that ample space may be reserved. Some Rew sheds and pens are being built for swine, cattle, sheep, and goats, he said. He reminded stock exhib- itors that it is now time to get exhibits in show shape and train nd tn halter.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01

Mrs. Lew Hanks and children, Muriel, Jamie, and Edward, re- turned to Palmer this past Sun day following vacation spent at the home of Mrs. Hanks mother in Pocatello, Idaho where they attended the annual rodeo- On their return trip, which was made in new Ford sedan, the Hanks visited Yellowstone National Park and in Great Falls had a short visit with the Pat Murphys, former valley residents.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
ANTI-LETTER STlCKERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Three valley business firms have made possible the printing and distribution of 25,000 car stickers which will be given free to all motorists urging Keeping Alaska Beautiful. Wording on the stickers say: Don't be a lit terbug. Keep Alaska Beautiful and while in Alaska, visit the beautiful Matanuska Valley They will be distributed at Tok Junction and various other spots throughout the Territory.
 The stickers are being made possible through the cooperation of Ketchikan Spruce Mills, Ma tanuska Valley Bank, and the Matanuska Valley Farmers Co operating Association.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01
Annual Flower Show Slaied for Sunday

Plans have been completed for the public flower show to be held in the high school gymnasium on Sunday, August 4 by the Palmer Garden Club. The show will be held from 100 to 500 pm. and all residents are invited to par ticipate in, and to attend the show.
 It was pointed out by the Gar den Club flower show committee that it is not necessary to be a member of the Garden Club to enter flowers, either as- exhibits or arrangements. Everyone is welcome, they said, land we hope that everyone who has flow CTS this summer will share their beauty by displaying some of them in the show. Exhibits by children are especially invited to enter in section to be set aside for them.
 Persons planning to enter ex- hibits are requested to have them at the high school cafeteria be- tween g and II am. so that judg- ing may be completed between 11::30 am. and noon. Specimens as we'll as arrangements are vel come. Arrangements should fol low the show theme, "Calval- cade". Rules are available at Maud's Flower Shop in the thea Ire building.
 Garden Club members are ask ed to assist at least one hour. Work day for the members will De Saturday from 10 am. to 5 pm.
 Persons planning to enter speci- mems and arrangements are re- quested to take them to inc high school cafeteria between the hours of 10 am. and 5 pm. on Saturday. This entry time was changed to allow the judges who will be coming from Anchorage ample lime for their lengthy work. Specimens as well as ar engagements are welcome. Ar engagements should follow the show theme. "Calvalcade" Rules are available at Maud's Flower Shop in the theatre building En- tries made after pm. on Satur- day will moi be eligible for judg. ing.
 Garden Club members are ask ed to assist at least one hour Work day for the members will be Saturday from 10 am. to 5 pm. and members help will be appreciated by the committee Those members unable to help on Saturday are invited ito assist on Sunday to act as host and hostess es during the show.
 Persons attending the show will be entertained not only by music which will be played thr- oughout the show, but are invit- ed to participate in the silver tea which will be served between 100 and 500 pm.
The frontiersman., 1957-08-01

A new mercury vapor lamp is being installed at the back of Central School this week. The lamp was secured through funds donated by the Palmer P-TA.