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The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
OIL FEVER SPREADS TO VALLEY REGIONS

Rumors are flying fast and thick around the valleysome of them are proving to be true others just seem to grow like 'sTopsy", regarding oil filings on Matan- 1Eka Valley lands.
 For sure two. oil companies are in the area buying leases at rates quoted from $1 to g per acre, with promise of a 121s% royalty if oil is produced on the land.
 A local corporation was form ed and have filed on some 35 sections (about the size of a township running along the Ma tanuSka River area.
 Along with the frenzied activ- Ities in the valley the past two weeks Al Hagen of Palmer is of fering a locator service. With several years experience in land study of the valley area Hagen is well acquainted with available lands in this section. Hagen pointed out that persons inter eSted in making oil and gas leas- es must lease at least GAO acres. They pay 25 cents per acre plus a $1O filing fee to the Land Office. Hagen stated that he will charge $15 for locating the land for in terested persons. The filings and all papers will be in the name of the individual or individuals fill ing.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
COUNCIL. NOTES

Because a sufficient number of Councillors were unavailable for the regular meeting of the the Common Council on Tuesday of this week, the meeting was cancelled. Unavailable were May or Charles w. Wilson and Coui1- selors Jan Koslosky. Charles Logsdon, and William Zahradnl- eek.
 This was to have been the final regular meeting prior to cleo tion next Tuesday, Because there was not quorum, all business to have been brought up at the meeting will either have to be held over to the next regular meeting, or a special meeting will have to be called.
 According to city ordinance in the absence of the mayor five councillors constitute a quorum and no business may be conduct ed with a lesser number. If the mayor is present, four council ors constitute a quorum but all votes must be in accord.
 During the past year there has been only one full quorum at a council meeting. At all other meetings one or two councillors or the mayor have been absent.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
CITY -P.I.S.D. ELECTION, TUESDAY, OCT. '
TSEvEN IN RAGE
 FOR SCHOOL. BOARD

Seven Palmer School District residents have entered the race for the one five-year term open on the Palmer Board of Educa- tlon. Interested residents have until 5 pm. this afternoon to file for the position. Those who have filed are pr. e. C. Bailey, Lewis Pinkham, Mrs. Mary E. Rernple, Al J DeJulio, Mrs. Faith A. Krause, James Frey and Ralph Farnsworth.
 Because of the interest shown by so many rsidentS each was asked to submit a short state ment defining their reasons for seeking position on the Board.
 Mrs. Faith Krause, wife of Clarence Krause, Palmer depot agent, stated: 1T have d parent layman interest in working with the school board administration and P-TA on "a long grange pro- gram to see that our children receive a full-day academic and foundation education in return for our tax dollars. we are aware of the problem in Anchorage and must not wait for such over crowded and serious consequent ces to become conscious about them.
 Al J. DeJulio, publisher of The Frontiersman, stated: M bel lieve parents have an obligation towards the supervision and bet- terment of education and educa- tional facilities for the youth of today, who are destined to be the leaders and promulgators of our democracy. I shall strive to do my bit if elected"
 Lewis Pinkham, who with his wife formerly operated the Faith Hill Home for children, said: Seven years ago \ came to the Territory for the purpose of help ing Alaskan children. Being a member of the school board pre- sents opportunities of this type" :"
 Mrs. Mary K. Remple, wife of Dietrich Remple, stated that ''I believe it my duty, responsibility, and privilege to know and help to improve my childreas' and others, educational opportuni- ties".
 James Frey of the Butte area said that he is +keenly interested in the operation of our schools, both as a parent and as a taxpay- CT. l have lived in the valley the past Il years and watched our school system growing every year."
 No statement was available from candidate Ralph Farn@
 The P.LS-D. election will be
 Continued on page 8)
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
Experiment Budget
 10 Be Reduced By Five Per Cent

Dr. Allan Mick announced this week that continued operations at the Petersburg experiment fur. farm will mean a reduction in work on the Matanuska Experi- ment farm which he anticipates will run about five per cent.
 No decision has yet been made to close the Petersburg experi- meTlt fur farm, Dr. Mick, direc- tor of the University of Alaska Agriculture Experiment Stations reported on his return from a hearing held in Petersburg last Monday.
 Mick said means are being worked out with James Leekley, farm manager to keep the plant open until the next session of the Legislature. Recommendations will be presented to the Univer- sity board of regents at their meeting in October for a decision on whether to keep the plant open.
 Regarding the farm Mick said tlFaC TeSearcn on TUT animal nu- triton will continue. He added that there is no possibility of ex- banding the plant or staff, but that a plan will be devised to carry the work forward at about the same level as last year. Governor Mike Stepovich and Senator James Nolan (De-W Wran- gelD attended the hearing. Both opposed the closing of the fur farm. Also attending the hearing were Dr. David Lumsden and Dr. E. c. Fitting of the U. s. Depart ment of Agriculture.
 Dr. Mick and the two federal agriculture men spent several days in the Palmer area review ing local work and on Wednes- day left for Homer where they will conduct review.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26

the voters actually run the cIty through individuals named to the Council the Council nam es the manager to carry out the policies set.
 Mel Peterson said he believed So strongly in the Council-Man- ager form of municipal govern ment he found it hard to talk on the subject without seeming over enthusiastic.
 II came from a community that operated under the Commission plan and by comparison can really appreciate the Council Manager form of government" , he said. The management of a city is very complex he pointed out, "the advice of the man-on- the-street shouldn't be sought most Councillors are laymen in handling the many problems
 Budget preparation is one small advantage received from a city manager one man Te- sponsible for each phase of work Gas in the Commission fOrm) leads to corruption. I believe in the honest efforts of city govern ment in spite of the fact there is a lot of arguing in city govern ment there are lot of pro- blems -- it is the same in Palmer
 we have a mixed population with mixed interests everyone wants the same type of govern ment they had back home where facilities were taken for grant ed. In Alaska we pay dearly for these same facilities. All pressur- es go to the Council, # is diffi- cult for them to bring order out of chaos. "A city manager weighs the needs and presents the Coun- cil with the actual needs. A more logical budget is possible than without city manager
 II am very proud of Anchor ages government and attribute its success to the Council-M Man ager form of government we have profited from advance plan- ming from professional advice money spent today will fit in 2O years from now. Some people say we can't afford a city manager - l say cities can't afford to he without one"
 "A question and answer period
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
l67 Persons Receive Salk Polio Vaccine

A total of 167 persons received first, second and third irnrnuniza- ton shots at the polio vaccine clinic held on Friday and Satur- day of last week. Fifty-five of these persons received first shots; 103 second; and g third.
 The clinic was made possible through the National Founda- tion of Infantile Paralysis which furnished the Salk vaccine. No charge was made for children or pregnant women and ST fee was collected from other adults to handle the cost of supplies.
 Immunizations were given by valley nurses who volunteered their time. The clerical work was handled by a group of valley women who also donated their time.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
: P Pallrter Anchorage '. Game Here Friday;+
 Football Field Ready

Work is being completed at the fairgrounds for the football field that will be used by the Palmer Moose and the Anchorage Eagles when they meet for their sec ond game of the season tor1or- row. The game will start at 1::30 pm. Admission will be $1 for persons other than students. Stu dents will obtain special-rate tickets at school.
 The Palmer Moose will be out for "a win to offset their loss to the neighboring team last week. Although the final score says 28-6 it doesn't tell the whole story. The Palmer gridsters turn ed in a good game with very good defensive playing. Their of fensive play appeared to need more practice. Coming out of the first half the Anchorage black team topped the Palmer youths by one point, 7-6, but managed to garner the balance of their points in the final half, with the Palmer team unable to again score. Many of the Palmer play CTS turned in outstanding plays including Bythel Compton, cap tain, Toosh Pearson, fullback, Bert Verral, half back, Vladney Bledsoe, end and others.
 Anchorage this year has two full squads and has been getting in some good scrimmage. The players have been split into two teams, with the Orange team slated to come to Palmer for to- morrow's game. If the weather holds return games are planned against each team.
 Tonight pep rally will De held, starting at 7:30, in the Lit tie League ball park.
 The Pioneer Band and the PIS cheer leaders will De on hand during Fridays game to lend support to their team.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
CITY OFFICIALS P0LLED ON KANAGER PROPOSAL

City officials past and present, were asked to give reasons why they believe the city would fare better under the Council-Mana- ger plan or the present unpaid Mayor Council plan.
 The opinion survey regarding Council-Manager plan, which was made by the Planning Com mission, asked the following questions:
 l. Members of the City Plan ming Commission believe that if the City of Palmer were to adopt the Council Manager Plan there would not have to be any in crease in taxes providing there were not great increase in city services or additional bonded in debtedness. Do you agree that this is possible?
 2. In general, the financial policy of the Council has been to run the city on general fund monies derived for the most part from sales taxes and territorial refunds, resorting to property tax lewis only for specific inn provementS and the retirement of bonds issued for those i'm provements. Do you believe that the Council, should continue to adhere to this general policy under Council Manager form of government?
 3. Dollar for dollar of money to run the city, do you believe n possible to get more for our money in quantity and quality of city services under the Council Manager Plan than under the present Council Mayor Plan?
 4. The City of Palmer now has two employees in the administra- tive office, a city clerk and a sec- rstary. Assuming that there is no appreciable increase in popu- Eation, business or sales tax in come, do you think 1t would be necessary for the city to have these two employees plus a City Manager? Or do you think the city administration could be run with a City Manager and one other employee?
 5. Do you think me City of Palmer would fare better under the Council Manager plan than under the present unpaid Mayor
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The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
 DESTROYS RURAL HOME

Fire, which started i'll the basement and worked it's way through the house completely destroyed the dwelling of the Don Schroeder family early Monday morning The Palmer Volunteer Fire Department was summoned to the fire but was unable to save the dwelling bel cause of insufficient water. One of the trucks was returned to Palmer for a refill but the time consumed in the five-mile round trip was too much. A few pos sessions of the family were saw ed. Several neighbors assisted in the fire.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
VOTERS HEAR OF COUNCIL. .MANAGER TYPE GoVERNMENT

A number of interested city voters heard George Shannon, Anchorage city manager, and Mel Peterson, former Anchorage Councillor, praise the Council Manager form of municipal gov- ernnent at a public meeting sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce this past Monday evening.
 Shannon pointed out that in this type of government the manager is an employee of the city council, which in its turn is elected by the people. The Council legislates makes the policies determines proce- dures the manager carries them out.
 Why a city manager? Why does any type of business have manager?" the Anchorage city manager asked and then pointed out, using the local Coop as an example, that boards of directors (elected by the memberships) hire manager to coordinate their functions. The same applies to city \. someone responsible is needed to operate the city.
 Sometimes we live too close to thing to recognize, it, think ing that it is the regular way of living !. that we've always had police and fire departments, wat CT truck x. you have new fire station, water works, street grad CT .. the greater the population the moreayou will want traf- flc signals, pavement, sewer sys- tem, dog control, garbage collec-
 Shannon explained that in An chorage thepe is a multi-purpose crew in the public works depart ment who are shifted from one city job to another. He said 1t would require 10 to Is addition al men if the city maintained a separate crew for each public works. To direct this crew requir- es central responsibility one man is responsible, the city man. ager. M
 In a small town such as Palmer the city manager would do sew eral jobs in one, with his main Job' being to coordinate the pro- gram. He again pointed out that
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
CITY VOTERS TO DECIDE MANAGER PROPOSAL

On. Tuesday, October l, voters in, the City of Palmer will be ask ed to participate in the annual general election. Because there is no contest for the three vac ancies it would appear that the three men filing for the respec- tive terms of mayor and council ors will. receive unanimous votes N Tn answer to several queries this week, it was ascertained that although the city ordinance q1rakes no provision, Territorial law provides for "Write-in votes. No known campaign is on in the city to run anyone as "a write-in Candidate.
 Filing for the mayors seat was Kenneth Lynn, manager of the Palmer Piggly Wiggly store. He and his family have made their home in Palmer the past few years.
 The two three-year terms on the City Council were filed for by Sam Gotten and Bert Duff, both longtime valley residents and family men. MT. Gotten con- ducts well drilling business in Palmer and Mir. Duff is co-own- 'er of Motor-In Service.
 Polls will open at 8 am. in the Co-Op club room and close at z p.mt City election judges will be Clara Buzby, Kathleen Moore. and Haleen Ingalls.
 Voters will De asked to approve of disapprove the proposed Coun- cil-Manager form of municipal government. It is believed that this proposal will bring the vot- CTS out to the polls.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICER HERE FRIDAY

Residents are reminded that James I. Moore, collection officer with the Internal Revenue De- partment will be in Palmer throughout the day tomorrow. He will De available for confer ence at the office of U. s. Com missioner Dorothy B. Saxton. JUST IN CASE or SICKNESS Howard Estelle has the barrel, Bob Klem has the cabbage Who has the timer
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
Child Conference Termed Success

The well child conference held this week was a great success, according to the public health nurse, Mary Rowley.
 Miss Rowley urges mothers to make appointments 50 more time may be spent with them and their babies. The next conferen- ces are slated for October 8. and October P. Appointments may now be made for either of these conferences which will be held from 10 11:30 am. and LOO to 800 pm.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
GRAIN BEING STORED .gN NEW ELEVATOR

Over 5000 bushels of grain have been dried and stored in the Co-Op's new grain elevator, Vir- gil Eckert said this week. He reported the grain appears to be of very good quality.
 Several acres of grain still re- main to be harvested in the val lev, he said, and with a weather break it is expected that 1t will be accomplished.
 The grain is brought to the warehouse area where it is weighed on the new scales locat- cd to the rear of the Building and Farm Supply building and then taken to the elevator where it is first dried before being sent up into the elevator for storage.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26
WasilIa Fall Variety
 Show

Friday. Sept. 27 - 8 PM.
 Sponsored by Music Dept.
 Wasilla High Gym WhiteY's Western Swinqsters
 Palmer School SchnickIefrifzers (Hilarious type German Band) And many other fun skits Also first appearance of inc Conn Electric Organ in Alaska
 Adults Sl.0l - Children 50c Proceeds go to Music Dept.
The frontiersman., 1957-09-26

Only one adult attended the adult clinic held at the health center last week. Adults were urged to attend and receive ty- phoid irnmunization shots.
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