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The frontiersman., 1957-09-19
Record Attendance
 Al First P-TA Meei

A record number of parents and teachers turned out for the Palmer P-TA's first meeting of tnls school year on Tuesday night of this week. Mrs. Lee Mckinley, president, presided at the meet Ing and called for reports from Mrs. Frank Mckenzie, secretary; Mrs. Samuel Rieger, treasurer, and committee chairman.
 Announcements included the purchase of a small piano for Swanson School by the School District. The P-TA donated $200 toward this purchase. A report was given by Mrs. James Will son, who with Mrs. Mckinley, was a delegate to the State Con- gress convention held in Anchor age this past summer.
 P-TA members voted to join the State Congress, which in turn is member of the National Congress through which helpful literature is made available to members of the Congress. It was all P-TA organizations who are announced that Mrs. H. P. Gaza- way of Palmer has been named membership chairman in the Al aska Congress.
 Committee reports were given by Mrs William Wakeland, mem bership chairman who reported membership in the Palmer P-TA has already reached zoo; Mrs. Clarence Krause reported on her duties as publicity chairman; Mrs. Ed Smith, room representa- tive chairman reported addition al representatives were needed for several class rooms; Rev. J. Einar Bach reported on the Cub Scout program as sponsoring agent representative; and Mrs. GazaWay reported a workshop is being planned in Palmer on Oc- tober IS. Mrs. James Hamlin will serve as general chairman for the workshop and time and place will be announced later.
 The program for the evening was presented by four P-TA members who answered the ques- ton of What is P-TA?" Rev. Bach spoke first and told of his introduction to P-TA by being drafted" into the chairman's chair a few years ago. He report ed he was "sold" on P-TA by participating and being a part of the association and recommend ed that if person wished to be- come "sold" on the P-TA pro- gram on the whole to participate in the programs. He pointed out that this year there are 19 able assistants serving on the P-TA committees and predicted suc- oessful year.
 Mrs. Ed Smith brought out achievements of P-TA, highlight- ing her talk with the relation ship which P-TA creates between
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19
Reporters
 No1eAook

Army Sergeant First Class Wy man ID. Conn, A, son of Mrs. Steve Trudell, Star Route, Pal mer, recently was awarded the second class gunner badge in Germany, after qualifying as an antiaircraft artillerynan with the 10th Infantry Division.
 M/Sgt. Ralph Huntley station ed at the Army Base near Ros- well, N. Mex, visited relatives and friends in the Valley over the last weekend. He is the son of O. O. Huntley ng-tirne val ley resident The M/Sgt. left Sun day for Fairbanks via air liner for several days on routine army matters before returning to his camp at Roswell.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19

one bus of students.
 The Palmer Moose will be fielding six letterrnen out of their squad of 25 players, accord ing to Robert Chip Chatterton coach.
 Friday evening welcome dance is being planned in honor of all freshmen students. It will be held in the high school cafe teria records will provide music for dancing and refreshments will be served, according to Keith Smith, high school prin- cipal.
 Admission to the dance is lim- tied to high school students only. There will be no charge for ad- mission and the dance will run from 8-11::30 pm.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY OF ALAS
 KA, THIRD DIVISION, PAL
 MFR PRECINCT.
 In the Matter of the Estate of ) JACK WILSON, Deceased. ) No. 169
 Notice of Hearing of Final Ac- count. Report and Petition for
 Distribution and Discharge
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOE ARMSTRONG, admin istrator of the estate of JACK WILSON, deceased, has this day filed in the Court his Final Ac- count and Report and Petition for Final Distribution and Dis charge in the above entitled es- tate, and the Court has designat- ed Saturday, the End day of Mo- vember, 1857 at the hour of 10 AM. of said day, as the time, and the office of the United States Commissioner, Ex-Officio Probate Judge, of the Palmer Precinct, Third Division, Terri tory of Alaska, at Palmer, Alas ka. as the place, when and where said Report, Account and Peti- ton will be heard; and all per sons interested in said estate are hereby required to file their ob- jections to the said report, ac- count and petition, if any they have, in writing, on or before the said day, in the Court, and to appear at the time and place aforesaid and present their ob- lectionS.
 x DATED at Palmer, Alaska this 31st day of August, 1857.
 DOROTHY B. STATION,
 Probate Judge
 Published September 5, l2, l9,. 26,
 1857.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19
FIRST FOOTBALL GAME ToMoRRow

Palmer high school football players will have the backing of fhelr fellow students when thev meet the Anchorage Eagles to- morrow morning in the first foot paH game of the season. Ap- proximately ITS high school stu dents will be making the trio eo the neighboring city for the game game which is slated to start at
 The Pioneer Band and cheer Raders will be making their first appearance this year during tha game. Buses are being provided for Transportation of the football payers, cheer leaders, band, and
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19
The Frontiersman Page s
 Thursday. September ls. 1857

The social security law says there are two retirement ages. 65 for men and '62 for women But the average age at which people retire is still 687a.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19

the parent and teacher. We have the same purpose in mind, she pointed out working for the child, together.
 Mrs. Bertrum Curry's subject was based on what P-TA can do for a child and brought out the important relationship at home and in the school where parents may talk, and mix socially with teachers, thereby creating better cooperation through the pro- grams and better understand ing of the school administration. She pointed out that much crit icism results from lack of under standing through P-TA she said, she can help combat harm full conditions in the community promote adequate laws for the care and protection of our yoUe9ls.
 Mrs. James Wilson, past presi- dent of the Palmer P-TA spoke on local P-TA plans which will create better and closer relation ships between parents and teach CTS.
 During the reading Of the Exc cutive Board meeting minutes it was brought out that the Board will request the Alaska Railroad install signals at the corssings.
 Charles Marsh, P-TA vice president, entertained with a bit of wit and led group singing.
 Following the meeting refresh ments were served under the chairmanship of Mrs. Stewart Durrant.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19
PLANNING ANNUAL. PUBLIC DINNER

The Ladies Aid of St. Johns Lutheran Church has announced they will hold their annual tur- key dinner on October 10 in the church social room. Further de- tails will be announced at lat CT date.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-19
TLE GINSENG EXAMS
 FOR NURSES SET
 FOR OCT. I2 AND f3

Licensing examinations for professional and practical nurses will be given in Anchorage, Octo- Der 12 and IS. Nurses who have sent their applications and ere dentials to the secretary of the Alaska Board of Nursing will be notified of the time and place to report for these Examinations.
 The professional or the practi- cal nurse desiring to take the examinations is required to sub init a diploma of graduation from an accredited school of nursing together with trans cript of school record.
 Persons desiring to take the ex- aminations for license of practi- cal nurses under the waiver pro- vision of the law will not be per- mitted to take the examinations in October. The waiver provides that persons who have lived in Alaska 12 months out of the last three years, and have been em- ployed in nursing in Alaska dur ing that same period of time may apply to take examinations for license as a practical nurse. These applications may be re- ceived by the secretary of the Board up to November I, 1857
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-03

a twist of the wrist. You can have warn
ing light that flashes when oil is one quart
low, another that warns Of excessive speed,
another that flashes when the fuel tank is
within four gallons Of being empty. You can
have a release that opens the luggage COM
partment from the drivers seat. And any
kind of power accessories you wish.
What does an Edsel cost? Edsel prices
range from just above the lowest to just
below the highest. You can afford an EdseI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-03

When you choose an Edsel, you choose from
a 2-door sedan, two 4-door sedans, four
2-door hardtops, four 4-door hardtops, five
station wagons, and two convertibles.
You choose from glowing metallic finishes,
from strong, pure colors, from pastels-in
over 80 combinations, with harmonizing
interior colors.
Nor does your choice end there. You can
have a single dial that let's you set temporal
ture, air flow, even air conditioning, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-03

Marking the advent of the first new major
automobile m 10 years, your Edsel Dealer
is having party at his showroom. He cor
daily invites you to attend, so why not stop
in? There's thrill to seeing the Edsel big
as-life for the first time and taking it out
for trial run. And, if you're ready for
new car, your Edsel Dealer can show you
how easy 1t d to own the newest car in the
world: the Edsel.
EpsEL DIVISION FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
HOW DOES CHARTER CITY GOVERNMENT
DIFFER FROM OUR PRESENT FORM?

The 1850 that Londons population exceeded
Ohio law London then became supt 10
This fact changed the ene
local city government is concerned Bsal m
its Incorporation was that the
council removed That IS the oucs
powers but nctions l. THE POWER ~
PASS ORDINANCES. 2. THE POWER TO APPROVE EAFNDi-
TURES $1,000 At present these powers ARE HE ONLY
POWERS WHICH THE ELECTED COUNCIL CAN EXERCISE
It can readily almost the entire responsibility OF
the hands of the mayor under m
rector and Service their apponees turn have
of police fire purchasing and all other
functions For instance the service or SAFETY @
recors they chooe) spend amount up to SOoo at
whatsoever TOO the
ment of left entirely to the mayors decreo III
of the people London, HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CONTROL
OVER ANY PORTION THE CITY GOVERNMENT WITH THE
EXCEPTIONS OF APPROVING EXPENDITURES AND PASS
ING ORDINANCES)
But Government relieve such situation and
make our ciy government better? PROPER CHARTER CAN
PROVIDE A DIVISION OF POWER SO THAT THE PEOPLE
MAY GET BETTER REPRESENTATION IN CITY AFFAI9S A
FD COUNCIL so AS TO ASSURE ENFORCEMENT OF CITY
LAWS A CHARTER WOULD MAKE 1T POSSIBLE FOR THE
cry TO OPERATE UNDER BASIC SET OF RULES. A CHAR
TER MUST BE APPROVED BY THE VOTER AND. CONSE-
0IJFNTIY THE VOTER HIMSELF IS ABLE TO TAKE AN AC
TIVE PART IN CIVIC BETTERMENI
London has growing pains communities of like, size
London consider whether not they
want development coupled with term progress as OPP
authority and
stances downright for the facts BY PLACING MORE
AUTHORITY IN THE HANDS OF AN ELECTED COUNCIL AS
PROVIDED IN A CHARTER, THE CITIZENS OF LONDON CAN
ASSURE THEIR OWN FUTURE IN CITY OF WHICH THEY
CAN BE PROUD.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Council To Take
Action On Street
And Garbage Units

London's City Council is in the
process of obtaining a packer-type
garbage collection truck and a
street sweeper for use by the To-
cal Department of Sanitation. In
the Thursday night session they
also discussed the installation of
new traffic control signs on some
of the city streets, and the appro-
priation of more funds for the sec
retary-clerk to the mayor.
Council gave first reading to an
ordinance authorizing expenditure
of funds, advertising for, and pur-
chase of packer type garbage
collection truck. The absence of
two members of the group pre-
vented giving immediate passage
to the legislation. The estimated
cost of the piece of equipment was
in the neighborhood of $4,000.
In a brief discussion on a street
sweeper, council agreed to set a
date for demonstration of two diff
Continued or Page Two)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
School Boy Killed Here
By Train Friday Morning

A Seven-year-old London school
boy was killed instantly Friday
morning when he was struck by
an east-bound Pennsylvania Rail-
road Train on South Main Street.
The mishap occurred at 8:17 as the
boy was enroute to school.
L. w. Elliott, engineer on the
train, said another train was west
bound on the other track of the
double track crossing when the ac-
cident occurred. He said the boy,
identified as Jerry Burt, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Burt, South Mad
ison Road, was standing within
less than two feet of the rail when
the impact occurred. j. E. Dixon
was brakeman on the train and w.
F. White was the conductor.
London Police Chief German
Clark and his staff investigated
the accident. The train involved
stopped within a block of the point
where the accident occurred.
The boy was rushed to the office
of local physician, but was dead
on arrival.
A report indicated that Sharon
CoZad, another school child, was
with the victim when the accident
occurred
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
State Owes Cash
To Several From
Madison County

The state of Ohio owes nine resi-
dents-or former residents of
Madison County $40 and Finance
Director John A. Skipton wants to
pay them SO he can get the debts
off the states books.
Most of the people who have the
money coming to them are former
state employees who had authoriZ-
ed deductions from their salaries
to buy United States War or Saw
ings Bonds. In nearly all cases, the
workers left state employment be-
fore enough money had been de-
Quoted to buy a bond. In a few
cases present state employees or
dered bond deductions stopped be-
fore enough money had accumulat-
ed. So the balances remained in
the state treasury, Director Skip
ton said.
Former employees can get their
money by applying to the Savings
Bond Refund Section, Department
of Finance, Statehouse, Columbus
Is. Ohio. They must properly iden-
tify themselves as former state
workers by listing the division and
department or institution of gov
ernment in which they worked and
the date they left state employ
ment. Survivors may also get the
money on proper application.
Those listed as originally from
Madison County are: Kenneth w.
Barber, 104 N. Main ST., London;
Chas. B. Buehler, London Prison
Farm; Frances Grobill, Mt. Sterl-
ing; Clyde L. Haines, London Pris-
on Farm; Gaylord Solemn Hall,
RID /, Mt. Sterling; Mile V. Har-
rison, 129 Frey Ave-, w. Jefferson;
Henry r. Hix, RID 3, Mt. Sterl-
ing; Joseph N. Pieros, 55 E. High
ST., London, and Virginia Lee Rot
ruck, Route 3, London.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Farm Bureau Will
Offer Resolutions
At Oct. rs Meet

The Madison County Farm Bu-
reau Resolutions Committee met
early in September and will meet
again Monday evening, September
80 to complete drafting resolutions
to be presented for approval by
Farm Bureau members at the an
nual meeting to be held on Octo-
ber 26.
Supervisors of local farm goven-
ment agencies, County Commits
sioners, and the County Superin-
tendent of Schools were invited to
the first meeting on September A,
to offer any suggestions or recon-
mendations that they might have
for resolutions.
At Monday evenings meeting,
suggestions and recommendations
from Farm Bureau Advisory Coun-
ellis, Farm Bureau members, coun-
ty Livestock Committees, County
Health Dept, and other county Of
fices will be considered for resolu-
tions.
Members of the Resolutions
Committee are Donald Becker, Rt.
3, London, Chairman; Mrs. Robert
Buck, Rt. 2, London; Mrs. Rodney
Plymell, Rt. A, London; John Han
scel, Rt. 1. West Jefferson; Paul
Overturf, Rt. l, Irwin; f. B. Con-
verse, Rt. 2, Plain City; Robert
Hunter, Rt. 2, South Charleston;
Delbert Dorm, Rt. 1, South Solon;
II. W. Rogers, Rt 2, London; Jesse
Hart, Rt 2, London; and Edgar
Smith, Rt. l, London.
Any Farm Bureau member who
has any suggestions or recommen-
dations for resolutions may con-
tact one of the committee members
who will present the suggestions or
recommendations before the entire
Resolutions Committee for consid-
Grafton as a resolution.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Madison Countian
Takes Reserve In
Junior Showing

John Wilson, Mechanicsburg r.
r. No. 2 had the highest placed an
inal in Madison County at the
twenty-first Annual Columbus Jun
ior Livestock show held at the Pro-
ducers Livestock Yards Wednes-
day. Judge of the show was ]. T.
Frost, Purdue University.
There were 207 steers entered
in this Central Ohio Livestock
show by 134 individuals from Ii
Central Ohio Counties.
The grand champion winner re-
ceived two trophies, a fifty dollar
Savings bond, a twenty-five Saw
ings bond and the Grand Champion
ribbon The Reserve Grand Cham
pion winner received a twenty-five
dollar Savings bond. fifteen dollars
in cash and a trophy.
This animal, also Reserve Grand
Champion of the entire show, was
shown by Joan Wilson, a sister OF
the owner.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Two Accidents Reported In
County By State Patrol;
Two DWI Charges Made
Camp Fire Plans
For Fall Made At
September Meet

The Board of Directors of the
Camp Fire Council met Tuesday,
September "a and under the lead
ership of Mrs. Everett Johnson,
President, the organization of
Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups
was discussed. Planning was start
ed for Candy Sale to be held this
fall.
Highlight of the Camp Fire year
will be the Council Fire, to be held
on Sunday, October %, at the Par
ish Hall of the Lutheran Church at
2:30 p. m. All Camp Fire Girls and
Blue Birds will take part in this
ceremony. Parents and friends are
cordially invited.
There will be a Camp Fire and
Blue Bird leaders meeting on
Tuesday, October 8 at 800 p. m
in the Parish Hall OF the Lutheran
Church.
At this time, Miss Ruth Ann
Tull, Program Director, will give
full instructions on the Council
Fire.
All of last years leaders, their
assistants and this years leaders
assistants and sponsors were urged
to be present at the meeting.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Band To Turn The
Table; Steal All
Glory For Mons

The custom of paying tribute to
Dads" has become a traditional
part of the American football sea-
son. Although the game this week
is officially Dads Night the Lon
don High School Marching Band
will pull a bit Of a switch and in
stead salute the Mons"
The first formation will be a
Washing Machine" to the tune of
THE Irish Washer Woman" The
second will be and Iron and Iron
ing Board" the third will be a
Sock and Needle" and the fourth
and last, "A Church" Following
this the band will form an 81" for
London.
This is to take place at half
time. The band is expected to give
its usual pre-game program.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Three Madison Go.
Residents Hurt
In Clark County

Three Madison Countians w e
injured and a fourth occupant of
their car was killed when they
were involved in a Clark County
accident early Tuesday.
Howard Chenoweth, 81, London,
Ohio, Route q; his wife, Floy, 78i
and Mrs. Ruth Erhardt, 40, of Mt.
Sterling were injured, and Mrs.
Cook killed, when the car in which
they were riding was struck from
the rear by a truck driven by
Charles L. Keaton, 38, of Colum-
bus.
Mrs. Cook was a sister-in-law OF
Mrs. Chenoweth, and had been Wis
iting here with the relatives.
Latest releases from the Spring.
field City Hospital indicated that
Mrs. Chenoweth and Mrs. Erhardt
were both in serious condition, but
Mr.. Chenoweth is improving.
The accident occurred on a fog
shrouded section of U. S. Route 40
five miles east of Springfield.
The mishap also caused twt
other cars to be involved in mino
collisions.
According to State Highway Pa
trolman w. D. Adams, who investi
gated the accident, this is wha
happened:
The car believed to have beer
driven by Chenowetn was being
operated in the west-bound section
of the divided highway at a "slow'
rate of speed.
Keaton's truck rumbled out of ;
heavy fog bank and plowed into
the rear of the auto. While the
truck driver was preparing to pu
out warning flares, a car driven by
John K. Amlin, 38, of South Wen
ma, Route 1, hit the rear of the
truck.
A second truck came along
missed the tangled vehicles anC
didn't stop. The truck was followed
by a car which stopped at the scene
of the mishap. 1t was driven by
Chester Pfeifer, 55, of Olathe, Kan
Then car operated by Mrs. Ed
ma Germaine, SO, of Phoenix, Ari
zona, crashed into the stopped
Pfeifer car.
Passengers in the Germaine ca
included the drivers husband, Ken
meth W., 36, and their children
David, 9, and Judith Ann, 5. The,
all escaped injury.
Pfeifer complained of a necl
pain, and his wife, Mae complained
of back pain. However, it was re
ported neither sought treatment
Clark County Coroner Austil
Richards said the body of Mrs
Cook was taken to Mt. Sterling fo
services and burial.
The State Highwa Patro
charged Keaton with unsafe opera
ton of a motor vehicle. Amlin anc
Mrs. Germaine were cited for fail
ing to stop within an assured clear
distance.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
None Hurt Badly
In Accidents;
One Man Fined

The London Post of The Ohio
State Highway Patrol reported
two accidents and two arrests
since Tuesday morning. No fatali-
ties were involved in either case
Of the accidents.
The first accident, involved a
truck driven by w. D. Mckee,
New York and a car driven by
Samuel Hostetler, Plain City, Rt.
2. Mckee was charged after at
tempting to pass a car in a no
passing zone, and crashing head
on into the car operated by Hos
teller.
According to the reports, Mckee
was fined $1,000 and costs in Lon
don Mayors Court. Hostetler was
taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital for
treatment before being released.
In the second accident, a car
driven by Harry John Matthews,
81, Columbus, crashed into the
rear of another car driven by The
odore Grinvalds, Springfield. No
injuries were involved, but the
damage to the two vehicles was
extensive. Matthews was charged
with failure to keep an assured
clear distance, and was released on
bond to appear in London Mayors s
| Court.
Daniel Baxter, Bowling Green.
Tennessee, was charged with driv-
ing while intoxicated, and fined
$50 and costs plus three days in
the county Jail.
Charles w. Crabbe was arrested
late Tuesday night on a charge of
driving while intoxicated, and driv-
ing while under revocation. He was
released on bond pending a hear
ing in Madison Common Pleas
| Court
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Gerald Baynes Named
Midshipman Officer

Gerald T. Baynes, a student at
University of North Carolina has
recently been appointed a Mid
shipman Ensign in the Battalion of
Midshipmen at the Naval ROTC
Unit. Baynes is the son of Judge
and Mrs. Gerald A. Baynes of Lon
don, Ohio. Midshipmen officers of
the Battalion of Midshipmen are
chosen for their officer-like quail
ties and their academic achieve
mentS.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-10-04
Waller Miller, IS,
Died Wed ednesday
Funeral Friday

Walter Miller, IS, died at his
h ON on East Center Sire e
Wednesday afternoon following a
two years illness.
A resident of London for fif-
teen years he was the son of Den
nison and Pauline Miller of
Georgia.
Surviving is one brother, Henry
Miller of London.
Funeral services at the Lukens
Funeral Home at 2 pm. Friday,
the Reverend Robert Wilson Off
ciating minister. Interment in Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home.