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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-17

a Washington Suburban Sanital
sion through the proposed imp
relocated at a cost of $3.50, 600.
Sanitary Commissioner Will
lard A. Morris and John B.
Kenkel, general counsel for the
commission, told councilmen
the WSSC could provide $780,
900 for the sewer relocation by
using funds authorized for
storm drainage in Montgomery
County.
The county's 100000 contri-
button to the project, in ac-
cordance with advice from the
sanitary commission, was ac-
companied by an expression of
the councils intention to un-|
dertake the impounding dam
program.
Agreement Sought
officials of all agencies con-
cerned in the project will at
tempt to reach agreement on
details of the project within a
week.
Council members, in a morn
ing session, heard bitter pro-
tests from several of so Silver
Spring area residents who asked
for alienation of hazardous
road conditions on the Coles
ville-Fairland road.
The citizens delegation was
heard by Richard King. He
declared motorists who are
obliged to use the road are
tired of playing Russian
roulette with 15-ton gravel
trucks"
Five persons present said
they have been injured in COL
lisions on the road, many of
them near or on a single LANE
bridge over Paint Branch.
Council members responded
to the appeal with a pledge to
take immediate action. Posi-
BILE remedies to be explored in
clude banning gravel and sand
trucks on the road during the
hours when children go to and
from school. installation Of
stop signs at both ends Of the
bridge and construction Of a
walkway for school children.
The council also:
Heard opposition testimony
from Rockville area residents
who appeared at a coming hear
ing to protest industrial zoning
for 40 acres of land on South
lawn lane between Horner's
lane and Avery road. DR.. Jo-
seph A. Stimek and Woodrow
w. Neal, owners of the tract.
claimed it was mistakenly re-
stored to residential status last
June after having been CLASH
fed as part of a 19-acre in
dustrial tract in 1856. Area
residents said they we're not
notified in time to protest the
1856 action.
Opponents Heard
Considered a Public Works
d 'nent proposal to buy
two ( hesda lots, at a total
cost OF SAG, 900, for the Bethesda
parking district. Purchase of
the lots, which are located on
Middleton lane east of Wiscon-
sin avenue, was opposed by rs
residents of the street. Benja-
min B. Newton. representing
the Bethesda Chevy Chase
Chamber Of Commerce, spoke
in favor of the parking addition.
Indicated it will approve at
a later date another Bethesda
parking district addition involv-
ing the purchase of a 40-space
lot for $4,000 on Woodmont
avenue 200 feet south of Cor
deli aVenIie
Voted to drop a lease option
for property at Cordell avenue
and Old Georgetown road which
was to be used for a new
Bethesda area county liquor
dispensary. The action, taken
on the recommendation of
Councilwoman Stella B. Wer-
, ner, cancels an upcoming pub
lie hearing on the dispensary
plan. Mrs. Werner said she UNI
derstood area residents were
planning to oppose the liquor
facility because it would have
been located within two blocks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-17
Flood Control Project
Advanced by Council

The Montgomery County Council yesterday appropriated
$4,000 expedite the stalled Rock Greek flood control program
AT the heart of the plan to construct two flood
control dams upper Rock Greek Rockville However
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission line
sion through the proposed mpounding would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-17
Rathbone Asks
Church 10
Lease Schools

The Falls Church School
Board has before it a request
by Jack Rathbone, Arlington
segregation leader, to lease all
its school buildings for use by
Arlington white students in the
event some of Arlington'sI
schools are closed under State
segregation laws.
Mr. Rathbone, executive Sec
rotary of the Tenth District
Educational Corp, asked the
school board last night to make
available on a temporary basis
facilities in the afternoon,
from ! pm. on" to provide
classroom space for white chill
dren when and If Arlington is
faced with school cloSings. a
rental of $4,000 a month per
1000 children was mentioned
and the afternoon use of Ar
lintgon's athletic facilities for
Falls Church pupils was offered.
School Board Member Lyt-
ton Gibson expressed sympathy
for the efforts of Rathbone's
group. but warned that any
such proposal would need con-
siderable thought. He noted
that If the board should agree
to the plan at once I'VE would
have suit on our hands in
the morning"
Date Unsettled
Chairman Thomas Lewis set
no date for consideration of Mi.
Rathbone's request but said he
doubted action would be taken
before the next regular board
meeting on October 7.
The lease proposal, which al
so will be made to the Fairfax
County School Board, is in line
with the corporations intent
ito operate private non-sectar-
ian elementary and secondary
schools in the 10th district of |
Virginia. with authority to buy, |
rent, lease or hold as gifts suchI
real and personal property as |
would be required to conduct
a private school system for the
use of indignation displaced
white-School students"
Seven Arlington schools. en-
rolling nearly 5000 students, |
face possible closing under State
laws.
Enrolment Figures
In other business School |
Supt. Irwin H. Schmitt reported
that 1857 students were en-
rolled in Falls Church schools |
as of September 8, 1858. OF
these, 1866 are in the three ele-
mentary schools and 891 in the
George Mason Junior-Senior |
High School. He noted the high |
school was short six classrooms
and that several classes would
be held in the corridors, the |
auditorium balcony and a por-
ton of the library.
The board unanim ouslyl
agreed to a new fee schedule
for the use Of school facilitiesl
by non-school groups. Divided
into three c'ategories, theI
charges range from 50 to $3.50.
A total of nearly $4,000 was APP
proved to pay teachers for extra |
services such as athletic coach |
ing and other extracurricular
activities.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
Committee Heads Named By Auxiliary

Mrs. Agnes zaborac, president of the Matanuska Valley Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary Unit, has announced chairmen for the conn ing year. They are as follows:
 Dorothy Trudell, Americanism; Vera Rorrison, rehabilitation; Bess Johns, poppy; Mary Steel man, child welfare; Ann Dem ming, constitution and bylaws, Erma Liebing, publications and radio; Ruth Salisbury. Pan-Am- 'arican; Theo Campbell junior activities; Vera Rorrison, music; Izola Sims, membership, Minnie Clark, national security and civil defense; Pat DeLand, education of war orphans; Sara Moffitt, leg- islation; Ruth Everett, past presi- dent barley; Eva Plumley, com munity service, Bess Dugas and Karla Duff, finance; and Mollie Barrett, girls state.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
PURPLE BUBBLE BALL SET FOR NOV. 22

me annual Purple Bubble Ball, held each year by Elks lodges, will be held BY Palmer BP.O. Elks on Saturday, Novem- Der 22
 The ban is being held in ad- vance of the holiday season, in- stead of shortly after as M the past, to avoid confliction with the many other events usually held in the Valley area during the holidays
 The semi-formal event will be open to all Elks, their ladies, and their guests Members are rel quested to pick up their guest cards at the lodge as soon as pos- sible.
 Dancing, to live music. will begin at 10 pm. and continue un- til 2 ann,
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
LOGSDONS RETURN
 FROM TRIP TO EUROPE

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Logsdon have returned to Palmer follow ing a two-month trip to Europe where Dr Logsdon visited uni Versailles and institutes of plant pathology and research Much Of his time was devoted to Euro pean plant pathology work that could be useful in Alaska He also attended \ meeting in Stockholm of the Seventh International Con- gress for Microbiology. While m Europe the Logsdons visited in Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, and Germany and re- port N wonderful trip, butt glad to be home" They made their trip via s.A.S., stopping in Min nesota to pick up their children when enroute home. Dr. Logs don is in the plant pathology de- partment of the Alaska Agricule ture Experiment Station.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
New Store Opens
 Here on Saturday

Mrs. Inogene Hagen owner and operator of the Valley Peo- pies Store mas announced the store will open to the public on Saturday, November 15.
 The store will be located in the Theatre building. in space formerly occupied hy Thrifty Variety Mrs Hagen Stated the store will feature new and used furniture, as well as unfinished furniture. Vezina furniture will be available through the Valley Peoples Store, as we'll as other brands.
 The store will be operated from lO ann to 6 pm.; Thursday N will be open until B p.ra., and onI Wednesdays the store will be closed.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
FIREMEN USE
 5000 GAL. WATER IN FUTILE ATTEMPT

The attractive farm home of the Glen Wood family located south of town, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday. along with nearly all contents, Losses have been estimated at ap- proximately $30,OOO, with only partial insurance coverage.
 The family had been gone from their home since about 2:30 pm The fire was noticed at pm by school bus driver Herb Caul kins who sent Pholia Liebing to call the Palmer volunteer fire department. The department re- sponded immediately and fought he fire continually until about f0.15 pm. when flames broke through the roof and subsequent ly consumed the entire building. A stand -by crew remained at the site.
 Bremen were hampered ill their efforts by a -4 degrees cold; insufficient equipment for the type fire; and because the fire for many hours was confined be- tween the walls of the house which filled the interior with such dense smoke that little or no entrance was possible even with the departments Scott air pacs.
 !. Originally built as log house, the building had later been fir red out and another layer built around it.
 Chief BouWens reported that l6 volunteer fremen and ap- proximately 5000 gallons Of water were used in the attempt to put out the fire, The two fire trucks were shuttled back and forth from the Woods home to the city to obtain water. Due to the below zero weather, only ex- treme care prevented the pumps from freezing during the trips.
 Although the cause of the fire has not vet been determined, it IS believed to have started be- tween the kitchen and living room walls near the chimney. Only few small items incll.d ing q camera, slides, projector, small safe and some papers, and $ couple of guns were saved. Tar get rifles, trophies, and other val uable items were lost in the fire
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
DEMOCRATIC RALLY HERE NOVEMBER 2I

A Democratic rally will be held in the Central School gymnasium on Friday, November 2l, starting at 8 p.m. M was announced tod- day.
 All Democratic candidates will be in attendance, it is anticipated, including William A. Egan, can- didate for governor Hugh J. Wade, secretary of state candi- date; E. l.. (Bob) Bartlett, U s. Senate candidate; Ernest Gruen- ing, U-S Senate candidates Ralph J Rivers, U- S. Represen- tative candidate; Irene E Ryan, at-large senator candidate; Ralph M Moody, at-large senator candi- date; VI Earl Cooper District G state senator candidate; and James J Hurley, state represen- tative candidate.
 The public is cordially invited M attend. Entertainment and re- freshments are planned as part of the program.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
P-TA Program 10 Feature Anchorage Speaker

Elmer Sellin of Anchorage will be the guest speaker At the November 18 meeting of the Pal mer Parent Teacher Association meeting which will be held at 8 pm. in the high school cafe- teria. MT. Sellin IS sales manager with the Northwest Orient Air Lines and a former president of the Anchorage High School P-TA and a present member Of the An chorage Board of Education. His topic will be based on home and school.
 The program this month is be- ing presented by the Palmer teal chers and in addition to the talk by MT Sellin, a quartet compos- ed of Lois Weldon, Beverly Aper, Lee Plumbley. and Chester Can't ley, all Palmer teachers, will pre- sent several numbers.
 All parents of Palmer school children and other interested peri sons Are invited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
MANY AWARDS MADE AT 4-H PROGRAM

.M0.A #large number of All mem bers, 33 leaders, and nine junior leaders were given recognition for their past years work dur ing the All Achievement Day program held November 8. All leaders received certificates, with seals for each years leadership.
 The following were winners in the 1858 Sears Garden Contest.
 Blue awards went to: Leroi Heaven, Vadney Bledsoe, Bonnie Bush, Robbie Bush, Richard Washburn, Neil Bacon, Craig TroWbridge, Wayne Eckert, Pal tricia Hobson, Shirley Neal, and Mike Weatherbee. Red awards: Sherry Hjellerson, Fred Barnes Smith, Marty Sherman, John Sherman, Carmel Ice Mo- han. Richard Lewis, Kelline Palnlquist, and Robert Boyd. White awards: Janet Miehaelson, Lincoln, John Yadon, Don ald Brewer, Daryl Albert, Esau Evan, Pete Evan, Erie Knutson, Bob Olson, Ruth Phillips, Char les Rauseau, Burton Kohler, and Larry Fetrow
 A . championship award was made to David Martin.
 Palmer District medal awards went to: Wythle Heaven, Florine Neal, Patricia Hobson, Audrey Dinkel (2l, Marian Huston, Sue Baugh, Helen Garter, Joyce Vau- ghan, Cheri Ann Draze, Fred Barnes, Kathy Hurley, Bonnie Bush, Lila Ann Woods, Mary K. Hoffman, Betty Jo Wilson, and Robert Boyd.
 State awards went to Vadney Bledsoe, Betty Jo Wilson, and LeRoi Heaven.
 Standard Clubs were Buttons and Bows, KiloWatt, and Yard Improvement. Seals went to Barnyard Inc, and Lazy Noun tain-
 In. addition to the awards, a Very interesting and we'll plan ned program was enjoyed by the large gathering of All friends and families
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
Two Palmer Scouts Receive High Awards

Two members Of the Palmer Explorer Scout Troop, sponsored by the Palmer B,P.O. Elks, rel ceived high Scout awards during. a ceremony held at Elks hall this past Thursday. The awards were presented by Cliff Marcus, in- stitutional representative.
 Receiving his Life Scout award was Wayne Huston, son of MT. and Mrs. Aaron Huston of Pal mer. Scout Huston IS now work ing on requirements for the high est award available in Scouting, that of Eagle Scout
 Carl Schrieber, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Schrieber of Palmer, was awarded the Star Scout award
 Replicas of these awards were presented to the mothers of the two boys
 An informative talk was given by Leo Lucas on outdoor safety and interesting game pictures, taken in Alaska by Waldo Fox, were shown.
 scoutmaster of the Explorer Troop is Aaron Huston.
 During this weeks meeting the Explorers will visit the Eklutna 1 hydroelectric power plant Some time in the near future the Ex- plorers are planning an overnight winter hike to Wolverine or No Name Lake.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
Noll-P Partisan Meet
 Draws 100 Persons; Education Discussed

An audience of approximately 100 persons heard eleven candi- dates discuss various issues at a non-partisan meeting held in the Wasilla school last Friday eve- ming under the sponsorship of the Wasilla Parent-Teacher .Associa- tion.
 In attendance, and introduced by James Frey, Republican com mitteeman of Palmer Precinct No. ?, were the following Repub- .ican party candidates: John But rovich, Jr., candidate for gover- nor; Brad Phillips, candidate for secretary of state; N MI. C An derson, candidate for at-large District E senator ftwo year term) Keith M Lesh. candidate for at-large District E Senator (four-year term); also Alaska Party candidate, Samuel Fl N. Lightwood, at-large District E Senator -four year term). Mrs. Doris Mckinley, candidate for State Representative, had been invited to participate, but was unable to attend because of ill- ness.
 Democratic candidates present, who were introduced by Frank Sorenson, Wasilla committee man, included; William A Egan, candidate for governor; Irene E. Ryan, candidates for at-large Dis trict E Senator (two year term) 1; Ralph F. Moody, candidate att large District E Senator -four year term); J. Earl Cooper, can didate for District G State Sena- tor, and James ' Hurley, candi- date for State Representative. Also introduced by Sorensen was Gerrit (Heinie) Snider, Independ- ent candidate for State Repre- sentative.
 OplnlOnS voiced Dy the canul- dates were based on a resolution which was passed by the Wasilla P-TA executive board on October 29.
 The resolution, in part, recon mends that a State Board of Edu- cation be created; that the chief administering officer be train ca professional school admins trator; that the legislature pro- vide overlapping terms on the board; that appointment of board members be limited 10 two com secutive terms; that the appoin- ment of board members carry out
 Continued on Page 8
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
Interest Shown in AG Short Courses

Responses continue to be sent to the Extension Office in regard to agricultural short courses which are to be offered here late this month or early in December, stated Lew Hanks, district agent
 Materials for the courses are beginning to arrive, Hanks added, but no definite date has yet been set for the first class. Hanks urg ed all persons interested in the courses to register at the Exten- sion office as soon as possible so that the schedules may be com pleted.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
CITIES LEAGUE MAKES GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT T'

During their annual conven- ton, the League of Alaskan Cit lfs. adopted a General Policy Statement and encouraged mem bar cities to work during the coming year to achieve the ob- Jectives, among which were the following
 To extend full cooperation to HH branches of the new State government in affecting an order ty transition to statehood and in inc developing of legislation to implement the new State Con- stitution.
 no obtain for municipalities, in sl legislation relating to them, general grants of power and to oppose restrictive grants of pow er
 To oppose legislation which would create regulatory commis- sions or boards with Jurisdiction over municipally- public utilities 3r similar enterprises; Aad oppose legislation which would remove from city councils control over private utilities op- erated in cities,
 To oppose state enacted ex- E.aptions from local taxes.
 To welcome the boroughs that Will complement local govern Tf5tnt organization in Alaska, and look forward to coordination oil borough and city facilities and services to the end that local government In Alaska will be model of efficiency and democ- fagY for the other 48 states.
 TO seek immediate passage of legislation to classify cities and prescribe the procedures for ad-. option of home rule charters by. 4lrsf-class cities; and to urge that there be only two classifications .of cities First class (home rule charter cities and general law cities, with cities being given op-. tian of becoming either first- class or V general law city, thereby carrying out the purpose and intent of the State Consti- tltion to provide for maximum local elf-government with a minimum of local governmental llaits.
 no seek inclusion in legislation aeIegating taN powers to general. law cities provision for maxi mum freedom in the selection of revenue sources, thereby broad eaing the revenue base for muni-| ctpalities; and reserving to Cities and Boroughs the exclusive right
 Continued on Page 8
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETIN(s ADJOURNE:D I'D TO DECEMBER 9

The annual membership meet- ing of the Matanuska Valley Fair Association was adjourned No vember l2 to December g by vote of members attending to enable a committee Which was appointed by Sam Gotten, association presi- dent, to make a study of the as- sDciation's constitution and pro- posed changes All members of the association are requested to make plans for attendance at the December 3 meeting
 Annual reports were given by Letha Kruscavage. secretary, M. P. GazaWay, treasurer, Eugene Kirsch, 1858 Valley Fair mana ger; and President Gotten. It was pointed out by Gotten that one Of the reasons for the financial success Of the recent fair was that operating expenses and capl- tai improvements were kept at a minimum that there was more support from the community through the participation of the local Jaycees and Kiwanis Clubs and that considerable time and labor, formerly hired, was do- mated by members of the board ot directors, and the efficient of- flee and manager personnel and good weather during the fair.
 Kirsch asked that all superin- tendents prepare suggestions for next years premium book in ad- vance. He paid tribute to the SUI perintendents for their many years of service to the association and in breaking in neW assis- tants He complimented the eX- hibitors on the excellence Of their products; Joe Kruscavage for the grounds maintenance and the Garetakers, gate keepers, and ticket sellerS
 President Gotten pointed out to the membership that each year each board of directors is faced with different problems, This year we concentrated on getting
 the fair on a good financial standing. Other years there have been major capital improvements made.
 Members will be asked at the December 9 meeting to consider several changes among which will be "a change in the membership dues status. changing the $l life membership to: $l annual mem- berShip fee, $500 annual sustain ing membership; and $l0O life membership fee. Also changing the tenure of office for directors; changing the name of the associa- ton; transfer of assets from the old corporation to the new one, and election of officers. .
 The committee named by the \ association president to work on the proposed changes include Don Irwin, H. IF. Gazaway, and James Hurley. Members will be notified by mall of the December 9 meeting
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
GLEN WOODS HOME HIT BY sc, ,000 FIRE
Joint Choir Reheursol
 To Be Held Wednesday

A joint choir rehearsal for all Palmer churches will be held at the Church of God on Wednesday, November l9 at 9 pm. Another practice ses- sion will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at 8 pm. The joint choirs will participate in the Thanksgiving Union Ser vices being planned by the Palmer churches.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
UNIVERSITY DEAN VISITS HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. Edward Voldseth, dean of students, University of Alaska, IS in Palmer today and this morn ing talked with senior members of the Palmer High School. The primary purpose Of the trip IS to offer guidance and college cornselling No the seniors.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-13
EIks Basketball
 Teams Start Practice

Elks basketball practice will begin Monday, November IT, at the Central School gymnasium. The women will practice from 7:OO to 800 pm. with the mems team to begin their session i'm mediately afterward.
Diario las Américas., 1958-09-11
SURE Desmuyo
por Ell CuIor

Ell obrero de la compania te-
Iefonica, Orris Butler, Sc des-
mayo mientras realizaba tareas
proplas de su oficio en- 10 alto
de un poste,
Aunque Ell desmayo no paso
de ser ell resultado del fuerte
caIor que 10 agoto excesivamen-
tie, 81 lie hizo perder ell conoci-
miento por algun ratio, hasta
que reclbio ratamiento medico
en- ell Doctors Hospital, a donde
10 Ilevaron sus companeros de
trabajo.
Estes creyeron que Sc trata-
ba de una sacudida por efectos
de La electricidad. Pero supple
ron luego que era a causa de la
temperature. Els curioso notar q
la temperature no pasaba de 86
GRADES en- esos INSTANCES, pero
~posiblemente ell obrero Sc en-
contraba realizando un intense
esfuerzo fisico, que aumento Ell
estado de sofocacion.
OrIls es vecino de 5000 NV
1914 Street, y tiene 10 amos.