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The frontiersman., 1957-12-20
CHURCH JUNICRS TO PRESENT PLAY SUNDAY EVENING

The junior department of the Hiway Church of God will pre- sent saThe Friendly Christmas Tree" on Sunday evening, De- cenrber g in the church chapel.
 'aThe Friendly Christmas Tree, an unusual drama in two acts, was written by Dicie Rittenhouse and published by the Eldridge Publishing Company,
 : The play has a modern. day set- ting and is the story of a neigh borhood gang and how they dis cover the real meaning of Christ mas by helping a little orphan girl who is played by Sandra Kay Graybeal. Jerry Jones, the leader of the gang, is played by Rex Whit, Leslie Whit plays the role of Betty Lou Martin, best friend of the little orphan girl. Tom and Carol Whit play sdhe parts of Flora IF a g e and Patty Graves, two very outspoken young ladies Harry Morgan, the gang's practical jok- CT, is portrayed by Chris Peter son and Bob and Dick, the Taylor brothers, are played by Pete Want and Rex Whit. Sammy Gotten, Hal Ingalls, Cathy Hod- son and Sandra Smart will por- tray other members of the gang.
 The performance will begin at 8 pm. and the Rev. Joan Ashby, church pastor, extends a cordial invitation to the public.
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES
 GET RETROACTIVE PAY

Pay totaling in excess of $65O,- 900 added cheer to the holiday season Friday for employees of The Alaska Railroad.
 In addition to the regular two- week payroll of some $365,O00, the Railroads l,149 non-operat- ing employees and some officials will receive 4$288, ,264.08 for retrac- tive pay increases.
 J. H. Lloyd, general manager, said Secretary of Interior Seaton had approved pay increases of 2772 cents an hour effective with
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20
|OvER POO ENJOY
 CHRISTMA PROGRAM

1 Over 200 persons attended the Christmas program presented by members of the Anchorage Com munity College Workshop and the Anchorage Community Chor- us in Palmer last Friday evening.
 The spirit of Christmas was made even more aware through the very fine presentations offer ed by the two groups. Working under the handicaps of vacancies in the casts and chorus because of illness and other reasons, the two groups came through with no evidence of the last minute changes. The only exception was the deletion of Handel's Messiah which the chorus had planned as their finale. It was not possible to present this part of the pro- gram because of limited num- Der of soprano voices
 The program opened with a play by the Worshop. The Long Christmas Dinner, under the di- rection of Frank Brink, Work shop director The difficult pre- sentation covered period of 90 years and appeared to be a little too deep for complete enjoyment. If the Christmas spirit was lag ging a bit, it was soon brought out by the presentations of the chorus and the Workshop in their combined presentations of the i stage reading "A Child IS Born, directed by Don Gretzer of the Workshop and Mary Hale, chorus director. The choral work was ex- ceptionally we'll done with famil- jar and not-so-familiar, Christ mas anthems and carols.
 The two Anchorage groups were sponsored locally by a num- Der of merchants and organiza- tions. The Workshop and Chorus groups came to Palmer at their own expense and money collect ed from admission tickets cover ed the expenses of the dinner which was served the groups, royalties on the works presented, and other minor expenses.
 Organ accompanist for the pre- sentations was Ray Holtz of Wasilla who earlier that evening had travelled to Anchorage, ap- peared on a television program, and then rushed back to Palmer in time for the first curtain
 Once again the Workshop and Community Chorus groups of Anchorage have extended a friendly hand to Palmer resi- dents, providing an evening of enjoyment that otherwise would not have been possible for the majority.
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20
Donna Harris
 To Wed On Dec. =

MT. and Mrs. John ID. HarrS of Eska announce the forthcom- ing marriage of their daughter Donna. Miss Harris will wed Ron- aid Magnusson of Barre, Vermont on Monday, December 2S. me service. which will he performed by the Rev. A. B. Compton, will be held in the United Protestant Church in Palmer at 8 pm. A reception will follow in the the church social room and ail' friends of the family are cordial " invited to attend.
 Miss Harris and har fiance are students at the University Of Al aSka.
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20
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December IT, le57

To the Editor:
 Many of our strong supporters felt the letter to the editor in the December 12, issue of The From aiersmanD was not appropriate in light of the recent effort on the Dart of the P.T.A. and PalnaeF High Schools Back to School Night" to bring our parents into closer relationship to our school.
 However, as principal of Pal mer High School, I welcome any and all constructive criticism of our school. The only thing the writer failed to do was to give aaas the answer as to how to satisfy ALL parents and still do business with company who takes school pictures. 8,a i
 A great deal of time was spent talking to different people who are in the business to take school pictures. After very careful delib- eration the offer made by this company was accepted as the best offer for the most students.
 We also had the opportunity of splitting the picture package for dndividaul students but with an overall increase of about double dhe whole package price of $2.5O. This would mean that ALL stu dents desiring the whole pack age would be paying $4.50 per package in order for few to split the package, One , X ' pic aure by a portrait photographer ln Anchorage costs about nine dollars.
 Each student received FREE one sample picture. Neither stu dents nor parents are bound in any way to buy the packages if Gley 50 choose.
 fLasfly, and most important, the splitting of picture packages re suits in a loss of teacher class room time for keeping records o1 ahe pictures sent out, money turned in, checking and recheck- ang each package of pictures, and fhe many requests from the tea cher asking Mary and Johnny to please bring their pictures back 5 10 school.
 H am very happy to see parents write letters to the editor about , our school I admire a person who MIlf come out in the open with his complaints. I would, however, < prefer letters concerning our edu- <ational standards and current educational issues which need slae attention of all parents who are really concerned about the education their children are re ueiving in school.
 ! am sure there is still lot oi Hove and good will' left for thE < Christmas season.
 Cordially,
 fga KEITH A. SMITH, ,principai
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package of pictures.

package of pictures.
 Our funds in the Student Coun- cil are limited and used primari- ly for promoting worth while student activities which will help improve our school, but we will help to the best of our abil- ity to make it Merry Christmas for all.
 Leave your name at the desk of the main office in the high school so we may help.
 Members of the Student Council Palmer High School
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The Stineway piano being of fered by the American Legion and Auxiliary, will be awarded at the regular meetings of the two groups on December l9.
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20

delivered by the Palmer lodge.
 The Christmas trips have be- come traditional with the local Elks lodge and are looked for ward to by both the givers and recipients.
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20

December IT, l957
 Parents: 'i' The Student Council of Pal mer High School is willing to help those families with large number of children buy their
The frontiersman., 1957-12-20

the last regular paychecks, as well as retroactive pay increased to November l, 1856. The Alaska differential is still not settled and will go to arbitration.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04

At a well-attended meeting held
in the lodge hall last Friday night,
Temple Lodge No. 9 voted to
change its bylaws by making
Thursday night the regular meet
ing night. In the future the lodge
will meet on the second and fourth
Thursdays, instead of Fridays. This
change came about because many
of the members who are employed
on Friday evenings cannot attend
meetings, and it is felt that the
new meeting date will greatly i'm
prove attendance.
Joseph H. Isaacs, master of
Temple Lodge, has announced that
a committee representing the Ma
sonic Home of Delaware was pre-
sented a check of $500 from this
lodge to be used for furnishing a
room in the Home, which will be
marked with a bronze plaque car
rying the name of the Lodge. There
is an additional 500 of this fund
to be used for upkeep of the room.
Any member of the Lodge who has
not contributed to this fund and
wishes to do so is asked to contact
any officer of the Lodge.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
Legislature Organization
Completed On Tuesday

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Dagsboro), was unopposed in his
bid for president pro tenn of the
upper chamber. Mr.. Steen is, ac-
cording to all information avail
able, the first Dagsboro resident to
hold the office of president pro
tenn. Mr.. Steen is a civic leader in
his community.
His election was by voice vote,
and the smoothness with which it
was accomplished set an example
for the rest of the Senate's organi-
rational work, which went swiftly
and quietly.
Democratic leaders anda throngs
of legislative jObseekers watched
the Assemblymen set the session
in motion. Among the Democratic
brass on hand were Elbert N. Car
vel, the state chairman, U. S. Rep.
Harris B. Mcdowell, Jr., former 1t.
Gov. Alexis l. DUPONT Bayard, and
Vernon B. Derrickson, Kent COun-
ty chairman.
The Joint session today was au-
thorized in a concurrent resolution
sponsored by Senate Majority
Leader John E. Reilly (D-Wilming-
toni and approved by both houses.
Actually, the resolution sets the
time of the joint session at 2 p. m.
cor as soon thereafter as is con-
venient" This gives the assembly
men leeway to delay things for an
hour or so in case they encounter
any snags at their routine sessions,
scheduled to start at 1 p. m.
The Governors "State of the
State" message will outline some
of his recommendations for legis-
lation-including fiscal matters
in the coming biennium.
1t is also anticipated that copies
of the Governors budget report
will be distributed.
Governor Boggs has announced
that he will try to hold this mess
age to less than half an hour, and
will come before the Assembly
with additional recommendations
as the session develops.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
Farmers Invited To
Important Meetings
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Service, will discuss farmers in
come tax problems at sos. He will
talk about the time for filing in
come and social security taxes,
how to report farm and nOn-farm
income, the regular and optional
methods of filing the self-employ-
ment tax, social security for en-
ployees, and filing the tax in 1856.
Edmond ]. Leonard and Gustave
L. Poth, Social Security Admins
tration, will speak at 1928 p. m,
about farmers social security.
They will cover the new, status of
.crop-share farm owners, new tax
reporting responsibilities of farm
employees who are paid $4,000 or
more year or who work at least
20 days during year, and the sta
tus of farm labor crews.
Harry ]. Wallace, Delaware State
Tax Department, will discuss the
Delaware income tax at $3.50 p. m,
followed at $3.50 p. m. by a general
question and answer session.
w. t. McAllister, Extension
farm management specialist at the
University of Delaware, will dis
cuss tax filing forms at 9:55 p. m.
The meetings are sponsored by
the University of Delaware, the In
ternal Revenue Service, the Del
awar State Tax Department, and
the Social Security Administra-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
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A lions share of the total expen-
ditures for 1857, namely 13 million
dollars, will go into Indian River
Power Plant between Millsboro and
Dagsboro, Delaware. About mill
lion dollars were spent on this
project in 1856 and there will be
additional expenditures in 1858 for
this generating station.
The existing transmission line
between Delmar and Vienna which
is an important connecting link
between Indian River and Vienna
plants Will be converted to $4,000
volts. $101, 900 will be spent on the
project this year with major ex-
penditures and completion sched-
uled for the following year.
A new 138,000-volt transmission
line is under construction between
Denton and the Vienna generating
plant. Plans call for its completion
in 1857 and the budget figure for
the job is approximately one and
one half million dollars. The line
is the final leg of a high voltage
hook-up with Edgemoor station of
Delaware Power & Light Company
in Wilmington $4,000 volt lines
have been in operation between the
two generating plants for many
years; completion of the new high
voltage line will allow for further
interchange of electric power be-
tween the two systems and will
afford greater dependability of SER
vice.
A high voltage transmission line
between Wattsville and Tasley, Vir-
ginia, is planned for the future.
During 1857, $4,000 will be in
vested in rights-of-way and clear
ing for this 32-mile project.
More than a million and half
dollars of the 1857 construction
budget will go into the proposed
headquarters building near Sails
bury. Estimates and study show
that lower operating costs and in
creased efficiency will result once
the company can function from
this center.
Last, but by no means least, three
and one half million dollars are
needed to improve and expand dis
tribution lines in various towns
and rural areas. This construction
will take care of extending service
to new customers, both residential
and Industrial; it includes trans
former replacement for expanding
industries which are increasing
their horsepower; it covers street
lighting improvements.
The 20 million dollars to be spent
represents capital investment and
consequently most of it will be
raised through the sale of stocks
to numerous small investors who
are thus expressing their conf
dence in American business meth
DDS.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
s Nehi Club Was Big
Help To Santa Claus
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towards making Christmas a hap
pier occasion for the areas less
fortunate youngsters but did so at
personal sacrifice.
The "Nehis", seven little boys
and girls, living in the N Marshall,
N. McColley, N. Columbia, Mispil-
lion Street area. organized early
this Fall and decided to contribute
dues" of 10 cents every two weeks
towards making Christmas a hap
pier occasion for less fortunate
youngsters; inasmuch as these
contributions came largely from
their own personal earnings, it
was quite a task to reach their
goal of $500, but reach it they
did-in fact, they saved up the
large sum" of $5.25. Then came
the highly important decision as to
how the maximum good might be
accomplished with their fund.
After consulting some of their
adult advisers" (parents). the
''Nehis" decided to donate the en-
tire fund" to Blue Hen Post, local
V.F.W. unit that sponsors Milford's
Annual Christmas Party for Under
privileged Youngsters, and the
post, in turn, used it to help the
more than 100 kiddies that were
guests at this years party, so the
"Nehis" now have the satisfaction
of knowing that their Christmas
Fund" consisting of $5.25, actually
helped make Christmas more mean
ingful for over 100 less fortunate
kiddies.
Members of this civic minded,
youthful group are: Billy and Bar
bara Morris, Jimmy and Tommy
Hollis, David Gillespie, Fay Beebe
and Ronnie Tingle, and the entire
community shares the feeling of
pride that their parents naturally
have in these youngsters.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
Winterize Driving Habits
DeLalUdre Motorists
Warned
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They cut stopping distances by
about half, and increase traction
four to seven times.
8. Keep your windshield and win
dows clear. Clean snow and ice off
your windshield and other windows
on the side and back of your car.
Be sure your windshield wipers,
heater and defroster are working
properly.
4. Get the "feel of the road. Try
your brakes occasionally while
driving slowly and away from traf-
fic.
5. Follow at a safe distance. Re-
member, without tire chains it
takes from three to nine times as
far to stop on ice or snow as 1t
does on dry pavement.
6. Pump your brakes with a fast
up and down motion to slow down
or stop. Jamming on your brakes
is almost certain to lock your
wheels and throw your car into a
skid.
Drivers of new cars with auto
matte transmissions, power brakes
and power steering were given a
special word of caution.
"In such cars" Mr.. Markland
and Mr.. Lawson said, "the accel-
lerator is THE control. Steering
and braking should be done
smoothly and with care, and the
driver should ease up on the gas
pedal at the slightest sign of a
skid"
They advised motorists to prac-
tice smooth driving the year round
if they hope to have the habit of
driving smoothly when the roads
are slippery with snow or ice.
"A good slogan for motorists
this month";" they said, would be,
DO you want to survive? Winterize
before you .drive!'"
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
Tax Collections Are At AU
Time High In DeIaiUare
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*This law was repealed on August
A, 1855.
Up to June 80, 1856, a total OF
134,687 returns were filed reporting
1855 incomes as compared with
131 ,S71 returns filed up to June 80
1855 reporting 1854 incomes, an in
crease of 2,S16 returns. The right
to file joint returns for husband
and wife was exercised by 1920
in 1856 and 7O,S78 in 1866. From
these figures it will be noted that
207 ,977 persons required to file re-
turns were accounted for during
the current year as compared with
202,749 in the previous year, an in
crease of 5,228 persons.
Delinquent returns for the year
1854 filed during the current year
numbered 1876 for 2,579 persons
making a total of J33, SAT returns
filed for the year 1854 for 205, ,32S
persons.
Franchise tax collections amount
ed to $6,945,119 as compared
with $6,579, ,035.63 during the pre-
ceding year, an increase of $780,
084.S6.
Inheritance and Estate tax col
lections amounted to $5,973, ,61S.29
as compared with $1,913,918.44 dur
ing the preceding year, an increase
of $4,058, ,699.79, (211.95 per cent?
OF the current collections amount
ing to $5,973, ,618.23, 2 estates paid
$5,108, ,3S9.49, (85.52 per cent?; Il
estates paid $439, ,294.77, (7.35 per
cent?; and 5S2 estates paid $425,-
933.97, (7.13 per cent?.
Inheritance tax collections from
500 estates amounted to $4,131,-
558.33 as compared with $1,067,-
1871 from 636 estates in the pre-
ceding year, an increase of 49,
O63, ,S24.62, (286.94 per cent?.
Estate taxes from 10 estate to-
tailed $1,S42,05990, as compared
with $S47 ,184.73, from estates in
1855, an increase of 1894 4,875.17
| 11743 per cent?.
Business and Occupational IL
cense collections amounted to ST.
034,946.13 as compared with ST.
O53, $500 in the previous year, q
decrease of SIS, ,740.77.
The number of licenses issued
decreased from 1918 in 1855 tC
1851 in the current year, a de-
crease of 867 licenses.
The collections from cigarette
tax and the issuance of permits
ted for the fiscal year by counties
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
Plans Nearly Complete Utility Announces II
For Inaugural Of 81 Construction
GOU. BOggs Program
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the governors executive suite
where they will greet the public.
Plans have been made to sci ye
refreshments on the first floor OF
Legislative Hall following the
ceremony to all visitors.
An inaugural ball, beginning al
p. m, will be held that night in
Dover High School Field House,
George Madden's orchestra will
provide music for dancing, and this
will be black tie affair according
to members of the Interim Inaugur-
al Committee.
Following the state inaugural,
thoughts will be turned to partici-
patton in the national program,
where Delaware will be officially
represented by Governor Boggs
and it is expected that nearly all
statewide officers and members of
the General Assembly will be in at
tendance.
A bloc of tickets has been secured
for the Delaware party near the
Treasury building on Pennsylvania
Avenue, one of the best spots on
the parade route. Governor Boggs
and officials of the State Republi-
can Committee will be guests in the
area Immediately surrounding the
White House which has been desig-
mated as the Court of the Spirit
of Freedom"
A special Pennsylvania Railroad
train with reduced fares will leave
Wilmington on the morning of the
Inauguration, it was announced. II
a full train is not needed, special
coaches for Delawareans will be
attached to regularly scheduled
trains that day. Plans are set to
leave Wilmington at approximately
$50 a. m. Tickets may be secured
by calling Republican State Head
quarters in Wilmington.
President Eisenhower will take
the public oath of office at noon on
January 81, and will then deliver
his address. The inaugural parade
titled Consent of the Governed
will move at exactly 1:15 p. m.
national committeeman declare.
1t is also pointed out that while
Delaware has been restored to its
traditional first place in the parade
of states, the Presidential Party
and military units will precede the
state groups. Delaware's unit will
be comprised of Governor and Mrs
Boggs in an open car; state float
depicting the Ratification of the
Federal Constitution, the National
Guard Band and group of Nation
al Guardsmen in Colonial uniforms
who will represent the Continental
Company of Captain Robert Kirk
wood, famous Revolutionary War
hero who was eventually killed in
action November 4, 1871, in the Bat
tie of Miami (Ohio) where he was
fighting the Indians with General
| Arthur ST. Clair.
There are many events scheduled
in Washington beginning January
IS, in which the public may parti-
cipate, including the national fes-
tival in Uline Auditorium, a stage
show with top stars, a concert Sun
day evening in Constitution Hall by
the National Symphony Orchestra
and the inaugural ball, which is
scheduled to be held in the Wash
ington Armory and three hotels
The Presidential party will visit
each of the balls.
Milford chronicle., 1957-01-04
Milford Hunters
Shot On Monday
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Hearn said Dolbow was using a
~ gauge, single barrelled hammer
gun and when he raised it to shoot
at a rabbit, branch knocked the
gun to the ground where it dis
charged, the shot going into Dol
bows foot.
Wheatley and Harvey Hastings,
II, of Glendale R.D., and William
Adams, II, of 5 Maple Avenue, Mil
ford, had finished hunting for the
day and were on a macadam road
running from Ellendale to Lincoln
when Wheatley was wounded, War
den Hearn explained.
Hastings, according to Hearn,
was in the act of unloading his gun
and in maneuvering around his
weapon discharged, with the shot
catching Wheatley in the right
thigh.