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The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1958-02-06
Nuclear Sub Now
Taking Shape

The first nuclear-powered sub
marine to be built in the South
is now taking shape at ingalls,
shipyard at Pascagoula, with the
keel tentatively scheduled to be
laid early in December.
Almost every craft in the ship
yard will be used over the next
twenty months to complete the
hull, which is scheduled to be
launched next summer, after
which other trades will take over
in the Wet Basin, where it will
be outfitted before it is deliver
ed to the u. S. Navy around mid
1860.
This and one other such sub,
to be named Sculpin and Shook
are a new class of submersible
repeatedly much faster and more
easily Unanswered than those
now in the Navy service.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1958-02-06
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1858

needs and make plans to control
them with chemicals and proper
equipment.
Four major weeds that must
be controlled in pastures are
dock, bitter weed, thistle and
cypress weed Wild onion is one
of the major pests in dairy graz
ing, but they are hard to kill.
Of these 4-D will kill all ex-
cept the cypress weed, and while
it will not kill the onions, it will
knock them down and out Of the
way of grazing cattle.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1958-02-06
BABY FALLS 5 FLOORS

Brooklyn, N. Y. - Lawrence
Woods, 2, fell from a fifth floor
window of his parents apartment
and apparently suffered no in
juries. A neighbor, Mack Morton,
35, saw the child falling and just
missed catching him as he land
ed in row of bushes. Taken to
hospital, he was found to be
uninjured.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1958-02-06
READY FOR EVERYTHING

Council Bluffs, Iowa - Antici-
pating the usual crowd of on
lockers present when construction
was started on its new building
here, the First Federal Savings
and Loan Association distributed
small cards certifying that TIL e
bearer ''has been duly elected to
an exclusive charter membership
in the Council Bluffs chapter of
the Society of Sidewalk Engineers
and Superintendent of America.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1958-02-06
1858 Designated
Weed Control Year

Since 1858 has been designated
weed control year on all grasses
and weeds that chemicals have
been selected for, it will pay to
study your farm to see what
weeds infests crops an dpastures,
also, the different kinds of equip
ment. and decide what fits your
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16
Listen Americans!
DY GEORGE 0. BENSON
PsssA4s@4 q Harding College

While speaking and visiting with a group of the en-
poyees of The Monsano Chemical Company in St Louis
gcs chemical plants is not only of the biggest also
is the oldest is the John F. Queeny plant John F. Queeny
the founder of MOnsano He began the enterprise
small great many time his operations fill
led modestsze red brick building industrial section
of st. Louis.
On my recent visit found that only one fragment the
old red brick building remains standing Among the grant
threestory crucibes in which chemicals made in
of the spraying works there stands today section
Of red brick wall about four high and Is feet long It's
ave ancient vintage and its utter useessnes standing there
amidst the massive paraphernaa of modern industrial che
msty almost every passing visitor to and ask
what in the world is that old wall doing in here?'
That's the last tiny bit of the old John F. Queeny plant
q Monsanto will say mo here to to tear
it down. hope they tear it down Because
something Of vital Importance every MOnSano work
plants operating today in nations throughout the world
and something of vital Importance every person America
1t represents and reminds all of of the value Of the freedom
to dream of the basic values built into American
system.
This freedom to dream ones dreams is of the five
fundamentals factors unmatched production. The
with the freamers with other producers ~ Screened
management CD High investment in tools; and ) Freedom
of labor.
John F. Queeny and early associates had to develop
the capabilities for competing they wanted stay in the
chemical business They had to learn produce needed chem
Gals of quality and at price which would attract buyers
highly competitive field.
The constant competitive in which American business
operates requires the efficient management mcompet
loses out and replaced else the com
pany will fail, abolishng the jobs it has created.
To stay abreast competition, reduce prices and raise
quality John F. Queeny had constantly to invest IN produc
ton tools The investment in tools at Monsanto today aver
approximately $4,000 per employee This high
investments machine tools raises employees productive
ty and eranng capacity.
And lastly freedom to work at the job OF ones choice
makes for happier productive work
We must remember that these freedoms productive
them all intact we to enjoy the benefits Of freedom
and high production.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

Q month and will reopen April Is
1858, and remain open through
December 81
This statewide open season,
except between March IA and April
Is, inclusive, will apply to all the
waters Of the state including the
Savage River reservoir and New
Germany lake. II will not apply,
however, to the river and streams
of the Savage River watershed
where the season will not open un-
til April IS running through Sep
TENDER 15
THE Commissions 1858 Anglers
Guide. containing a synopsis of the
Maryland Fresh Water Fishing
REGULATIONS is now available and a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16
Planning Groups Have
New Years Party

Seven Garrett County Planning
Groups held their annual party
in Northern High Cafeteria New
Years night. The occasion was
attended by one hundred mem
bers of Garrett County Farm
Bureau.
Mrs. Orville Glotfelty, chairman
Of the county planning groups,
introduced various groups who
performed by giving skits an
songs. The Bittinger group played
a humorous game of basketball;
men dressed as women and wom-
en- dressed as men. Several
members gave snort talks con-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16
Downward Cycle
In Cattle Numbers
Started Last Year

Beef cattle numbers on farms are
declining and agricultural econo-
mists predict the trend-probably
accompanied by gradually rising
beef prices-will continue for the
next two or three years.
Up and down trends in cattle
numbers follow fairly rhythmic
cycles, according 10 DR. George
Stevens Of the University of
Maryland department of agri-
cultural economics lie says that
once the cattle cycle turns down
ward. the time required to add to
breeding herds prevents an imme-
diate upturn in production in re-
spouse TO a rise in price
Cattle cycles typically run six
or seven years. The present down
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

ward cycle, which started in 1856,
thus could continue until 1862 or
1863 if it follows historical pat
terms. The economist points out.
however, that there are no solid
grounds for making predictions be-
You'd the time required to enlarge
basic breeding herds.
Factors which could affect the
trend are general economic condi-
tions which are reflected in the de-
mand for beef. prices Of beef in
relation TO production costs and
weather conditions.
After reaching an all-time high
of more than 96800,0O0 head in
1856, cattle numbers were down to
about 95166,000 head in 1857. II is
estimated that by 1860. the num-
Der win be about 92,2OO,OO0 Num-
bers increased by almost 20 mill
lion in the upward cycle which
ended last year.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16
Persons Reminded of
Trout Season Dates

Because of apparent widespread
misunderstanding as TO the open
season for trout in Maryland, the
Game and Inland Fish Commits
sion is announcing the following
item:
According to the Maryland
Game and Inland Fish Commits
sion. the trout season opened Of
ficially under Regulation promul-
gated October s. 1867 defective
January / 1858 on January l, and
will remain open through Marca
IA. 1858. 1t win then Be closed for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

of 1857, and is employed by the
c. and P. Telephone company in
Philippi.
Mr.. Sinspl attended Philippi
High school and is employed by
the Philppi Builders Supply.
Wedding plans are incomplete.
Miss Sell is a native OF Preston
county. She is the granddaughter
of Mrs. Carrie Sell. Of Aurora, and
the late Lewis Sell. She is also
the granddaughter Of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Alternately, of Eg-
Ion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

Rep. Martin declared America
today was stronger than the
Soviets in the missile field"
Fewer workers were idled and
less time was lost because of
strikes during 1857 than in any
other postwar year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

Shells discovered an island cave
off California coast indicate man
may have lived there $1,000 years
ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16
Shirley Sell Engaged
To James Sinsel

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis r. Sell, Of
Philippi. w. Va, announce the en-
gagement Of their eldest daughter,
Shirley Jean, to James Charles
Sinsel, son of Mrs. Verdia Sinscl
and the late Monzel Sinsel of
Philippi.
Miss Sell was graduated from
Philippi High school with the class
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

copy will be furnished every ang-
Ter when he purchases his 1858
anglers license.
The daily limit of five trout in
the aggregate will prevail, as also
will the seven inch size limit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

cerning Farm Bureau Refresh
ments were served by the women
ice cream donated by Fixes Dairy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-01-16

Jesse L. Lasky film industry
pioneer. II. died January 10.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
LARGE TURNOUT
 EXPECTED FOR
 GENERAL ELECTION

Polls in the valley area will open Tuesday, November 25, at 8 am. and remain open until 8 p.m In Palmer they will be To- cated in the Coop rec hall Eska area residents will vote at the post office ill that region and Wasilla residents will vote at their library.
 Voters will be asked at the General Election to name, for the first time, their choice for Gov ernor, U. $. Senate and U. s. Re prasentative seats. All residents, l9 years of age or older, U. S- citizens, Alaskan residents for one year or more and a precinct resident for alt least 30 days, are eligible to vote No pre-registra- tiOn is required. In addition to the above named offices, voters will name their choice for other State offices.
 Ballots to be used by voters of this area include the following candidates: GOVERNOR and V SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote only for governor; BUTROVICH, Jr-, John R)-PHILLIPS, Brad (R); DOLLINTER, Mike O- BOLTON, Donald w. O; EGAN, William IA. WADE, Hugh J. (D).
 M. s. SENATE TERM A (vote for one): BARTLETT, K. IL. D); CAPPER, Keith, (D; ROBERT SON, R. E. (R).
 U. S. SENATE TERM B tvote for one): GRUENING, Ernest (D). STEPOVICH, Mike, (R).
 U.. .S. REPRESENTATIVE (vote for one); BENSON, Henry A. (R); RIVERS, Ralph (D).
 AT-LARGE DISTRICT N SEN ATE. (two year terln-vote for onel ANDERSON, |. WI. C. (R); RYAN, Irene E. (D).
 AT-LARGE DISTRICT E SEN- .ATE: -four year term-vote for oneY. LESH, Keith M. (R); .LIGHTWOOD, Samuel F. M. .(A,P.Di MOODY, Ralph K. D).
 DISTRICT G STATE SENA- .TOR (vote for one): COOPER, VI. Earl (D); HARRIS, Georgian .(D; WATKINS, Hal U; WOLFE, Ray (R).
 STATE REPRESENTATIVE
 (Continued on page 7)
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20

There were five visitors at the November l8 meeting of the Pal- mer City Council. They were Mrs, Rose Kirsch, Virgil Meehan, Ber- nard BouWens. Russ Felzien, and Art Millikin, the latter Of Anch- orage
 Mrs. Klrsch requested that the Area IN front of her place of busi ness on WaSilla Highway be cleared of snow to the street line- The request was turned over to the street department.
 Meehan proposed to the Council that ne would pay l5 per cent of his gross, less sales tax, if the City decides to take over the monthly billing. The proposal was held over until the next meeting of the Council
 Fire Chief Bouwens presented "a proposed budget and an item- ized list of fire department equipment he stated is needed to bring the department up to date- The material will be studied bY the committees involved.
 Felzien requested that all- night parking be eliminated on city streets, so that snow removal may be done more efficiently.
 Millikin, representative of the Craig Taylor Company, present. ed additional information regard ing a rubber-tired loader for
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
EIks Annual Ball Set for Saturday

Elks, their ladies, and their invited guests, will De attending the Elks annual Purple Bubble Ball at Elks hall Saturday, No- vember 22 Dancing will begin at 10 pm and continue until q am.
 The annual event has been set Up several weeks in advance this year to avoid confliction with the later holidays. Elks who have not Yet picked up their guest cards are requested to stop at the lodge and get them.
 Music for dancing will De fur nished by new local combo which is reportedly very good. /" Dress viii be seni-formaI.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20

prowess. He writes in his record book: "In my first year of 4-H I made a profit of $40. This year ! made s2.a9432 The total profit off my seven years amounts to $3,385.28.".
 Marsha Horton, l7-year- -old freshman scholarship student at the University of Alaska won her trip for a notable clothing record. She writes; Clothing IV was a big year, in which l com- pleted l7 garments which lnclud- ed wool dress, one pair paja- mas, three blouses, cotton dress, N child's nightgown, hat and sweater set, jumper four skirts and a party dress
 Bread demonstration winner. Patricia Eastland, l8 year old, says in one of her reports. ''I ann taking clothing can handle my own clothes, do my own mend
 (Continued on page D
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
Sponsor Meet Here Tonight

A meet your candidates" meeting will be held by the local Republicans this evening in the high school cafeteria, beginning at 8 pm. The public IS cordially invited to attend the meeting and become better acquainted with the candidates who will be seek ing election next Tuesday.
 Among Republican candidates expected to participate are Mike Stepovich, candidate for U. s. Senate Term B; John Butroyich, Jr., candidates for Governor, Brad Phillips, candidate for Sec retary of Alaska; Henry A. Ben son, U. S. Representative candi date; Doris Mckinley, State Re- presentative candidate, Ray Wolfe, District c State Senate candidate; Keith M. Lesh, at-large District x Senator candidate; I. M. C. Anderson, at-large Dis trict K Senate candidate, Tom Fink, House of Representatives (10th District candidate, Arthur F. Waldron, House of Represen7 tatiyes (10th District candidate, Ken Sheppard. House of Repre- sentatives (lOth District. It is also expected that if Secretary of the Interior Fred Seaton ar rives back in Anchorage in time. he will attend the meeting.
 An interesting program is be ing prepared, it was stated This will be one of the last opportun ities for the public to meet their candidates.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
AREA FARMERS URGED
 TO ATTEND MEETING

On Wednesday,, November 20, att pm. the Extension Service will sponsor public meeting in, Grange hall for all farmers of this area. There will be a general discussion of agriculture market ing orders. The meeting will be on an informative basis, during which James Wilson, territorial commissioner of agriculture, and Lew Hanks, district agent, will explain the functions of market ing orders as practiced at the present time in the states.
 This will be the first time that this program has had a general discussion i'm this section of All aska. Last week Wilson met with produce growers of the Fairbanks area and discussed state and fed- eral market orders and agree ments as they might apply in Alaska 10 help stabilize markets.
 1t was pointed out that a mar ke order is device whereby producers of a given commodity can, by a plurality vote, impose certain conditions on all produ- cers when considered to pc bene- ficial to the industry and not harmful to the public interest. 1t may include restrictions on sizes, grades, or quantity permitted to be sold, the establishment of re- serve pools, assessments for pro- motion, prohibition of unfair trade practices, etc. Before such a program could De instituted in Alaska, an enabling act would have to be passed by the State Legislature.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
City Council Notes

snow removal use. The informa- tion was turned over to the Street committee.
 Mayor Kenneth Lynn announc- Ad new committee appointments for l958-59. PUBLIC SAFETY. sam Gotten, Charles Logsdon, William Zahradnicek. STREET. . Zahradnicek, Ralph Koslosky, Ray Lancaster PERSONNEL AND BUDGET: Logsdon, Lancas- ter, Koslosky. PROFESSIONAL !, PUBLIC SERVICE-PARKS. Lam caster. PLANNING COMMIS- SION Bertram Duff, Zahradni- cek. WATER. Duff, Gotten, Kos losky Residents wishing to con- tact Council members are re- quested to refer to the above committee listing that will be posted M the office of the City Clerk. .
 
 Bids Win be sought for 5oO- gal pump, plus necessary equip ment and the installation. Bids will be opened at the November 25 meeting of the Council.
 
 Ed Fortier, acting director, Civil Defense in Alaska, has no tified the city that in the near future an Alaska Survival Plan ming Staff will be in Palmer to work with Civil Defense person
 lContinued on page 4l
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
Women Voters Urge Residents 10 Vote;
 To Provide Services

The Palmer Provisional League of Women Voters again urges residents to 'get out and vote" on Tuesday, November 25. Trans portation, baby sitting, and infor nation service will be provided Ny the League through Mrs. Earl Payne at PI-2975,
 A limited number of certifi- cates. Which were provided by the League for those voting on Referendum have been obtained and will be avail Able on election day. while they last, to those who signed the scrolI put did not receive a cer- tificate ALSO to those Who voted by absentee ballot The scroll Will be available for signatures of those who voted by absentee ball Hot on the Statehood Referendum
 All persons 19 years of age ON older. Who are citizens of the United States and Who have lived in Alaska at least one year and reside in their district 3O days or more, are eligible to vote, League members point out. Polls will be open from 8 ann to 8 pm and will be located in the Co-Op rec hall in Palmer; M the library in Wasilla; and in the Post Office in Eska.
 The League will again give gold feathers to all who vote in the Palmer area
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
LOCAL CHURCHES
 PLAN THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY SERVICE

Members of the Matanuska Valley Ministerial Association will sponsor Thanksgiving community service at pm. Wednesday, November 26, at the Church of God on Matanuska Street. The Rev. Wesley Lancaster of the Community Church of Seward Highway, will be the main speaker. Rev. Lancaster is A former pastor of the local Church of God.
 The public IS cordially invited to the service.
 Other pastors participating in the program include the Rev. Bertram Rutan of the United Protestant Church who will offer the invocation; Mir. Dale Bryant of the Lazy Mountain Childrens Home, service chairman; Mr. Kenneth Hughes of Big Lake, song leader the Rev. Mcconnell of the First Baptist Church, pray er leader and the Rev Calvin Brown of the local Church of God will offer the benediction
 Music for the Thanksgiving program will be provided BY a community choir, composed of singers from the participating churches, a male quartet from the Lazy Mountain Childrens Home. and a violin solo by Key. Rutan.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
To Discuss Agriculture Al Democratic Rally Fri.

Democratic candidates whose 1ames VIII i've appearing on local ballots next Tuesday, will be in Palmer Friday evening to part taipate in A Democratic Rally to be held an Central School gym tasium, starting at 8 pm.
 Wendall Kay, Alaska Demo- tic Party chairman, will be mas ter Of ceremonies and introduce Lhe candidates who will partici- pate in the program.
 Candidates who are expected .o take part include B. L. (Bob) Bartlett, U. s. Senate Term A; Ernest Gruening, U. s. Senate, Term B: William A. Egan, Goy- ernor, Hugh J Wade, Secretary N State: Ralph V. Rivers. U. s. Representative; Irene E. Ryan, At-I.arge Senator District E; Ezaiph K. Moody. At-Large Sena- tor District E; V Earl Cooper, District c State Senator; James ' Hurley State Representative District Nine; and other Demo cratic candidates.
 The participants will base ach of their discussion on agri- cultural problems as related to local levels and the State as a whole. All persons interested in better farm legislation for the valley are invited to attend the Heeting.
 Entertainment and refresh aents will be included in the program
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
MORE TOYS NEEDED FOR FlREvtEN'S
 CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP

Area families are being very generous in donating unused toys Palmer volunteer firemen report tais week "A number of toys, which are being repaired in their Christmas workshop, have been received. Additional toys are still needed. they pointed out Toys may be left at fine office of the w. S- Commissioner or at the fire Aall. After they have been re- #.ored, they will be distributed throughout the valley to children who might not otherwise have a very merry Christmas.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20

Carl Bensen of the Agricultur- Al Marketing Service, arrived HI Palmer Tuesday and is condua- " lng the annual audit at the De- partment 1f Agriculture.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO BE HERE NEXT WED.

Rob Merrill, Alaska Terri torial Employment Service re- presentative, will be M Pal- mer Wednesday, November 2C, to interview people who may have problems or ques- tions relating to their them ployment Insurance benefits Merrill will be at Carpenters hall on that date, starting at 8 am. 'T will be happy to am sWer questions relating to Un- employment Insurance at this time" Merrill stated, "as well as questions on employment possibilities"
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
LEADING ALTERS
 GOING TO CHICAGO THIS M0NTH

Three outstanding young Alas- kans will attend the 37th Nation al All Club Congress in Chicago November 3O December 4. They are Vadney Bledsoe of Wasilla, Patricia Ann Eastland of Fair- banks, and Marsha Ellen Horton of Auke Bay
 Seventeen-year-ol Bledsoe and His parents and friends, are tak- ing great pride in his gardening
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
TO PUBLISH ON
 WED. NEXT WEEK

Because Thanksgiving falls
 on the regular publication day of this newspaper, next weeks issue will De published on Wednesday, November 26. Ad- vertisers and those desiring news items or notices are re- quested to contact the busi- ness office as soon as possible.
The frontiersman., 1958-11-20
Community College Plans Being Made

At special meeting of the Palmer Board of Education held last Saturday, it was decided to go ahead With Community Col- lege plans this winter.
 Credentials of an applicant for the position of college director have been submitted to the Uni versity of Alaska, and If approv- ed, the program will get under way. Registration dates and pIac- es will be announced, as will available courses, and question naires will be mailed throughout the area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-19

Especially significant In vietD
OF the considerable and continuing
price increases in the mink pelt
market. Our iDtde and diversified
collection includes:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-19
WEE WOMeN

plan to build or buy a home
for our three-year tour Of
duty there. We do not know
the San Diego area at all and
would be most grateful for
first-hand information to help
us decide what section would
fulfill the following require
ments:
/. Really good schools from
kindergarten through junior
high 1--WE have four children).
2. Not, more than is min
utes travel by car or public