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Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09
Lena Cottrell Moss, 78,
Chester, Died Jan. 3

CHESTER - Mrs. Lena Cot
trell Moss, 78, died Jan. 3 at
Corey Hospital in Claridon where
she had been a patient for ap-
proximately three months. She
had been in failing health pre-
viouS to that time.
Mrs. Moss was the former
Lena Bailey, daughter of AL
meron and Jenny Harper Bailey.
She was born in Chester Aug 81,
1879. She was one of the five
Bailey girls, now only one sur
wives, Mrs. Ethel Law Of Day.
tona Beach, Fla. Mrs. Law re-
turned to Ohio to be near her
sister during her last illness.
Preceding Mrs. Moss were sis
terS, Mrs. Zula Sherman, Mrs.
Belle Wilson and Mrs. Myrtle
Law.
The deceased spent her entire
life in Chester, with the eXcep-
tion of seven years in Chardon.
She attended the local schools
including Geauga Seminary.
On Feb. %, 1899, she was mar
ried to James H. Cottrell of CheS-
ter. He preceded her in death
on Sept. 26, 1910.
In years past the Cottrell Gen
eral Store, FireSide Tavern,
which was managed by the de-
ceased, and the Cottrell Machin-
cry Warehouse were the center
of business in Chester. A fire
in December 1886 destroyed the
entire business together with the
Cottrell home.
From early childhood she was
a member of the Chester DiSci
pie Church that later became the
Community Church. Her grand
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09

father, Allen Harper, was for
merly a minister of the Disciple
Church here.
Mrs. Moss was an ardent and
faithful worker in her church.
She was a kind and thoughtful
neighbor and a good friend. All
who knew her share with her
family the great loss which her
illness and death have brought.
Mrs. Moss was a member of
the Childs-Taylor Chapter OAR.
She had served as regent and
in other offices. She was a mem
ber of the Chardon Eastern Star
and the Chester Pythian Temple
and through the years was a
member of and assisted in many
helpful community and church
organizations.
Mrs. Cottrell and William o.
Moss, who founded and was the
first owner and manager of the
Moss Farm Dairy here, were
married July 18, 1858. Mr.. Moss
death occurred the following
Nov. 3.
Besides her sister, Mrs. Ethel
Law, Mrs. Moss is survived by
a son, Lawrence Cottreu of Ches-
land and Cleveland, a grandson,
Samuel James Mills of Bakers
field, Calf. Her daughter, Mrs.
Clarabell Mills, died in April,
1945.
She is also survived by two
step sons, Oscar Moss of Nam
tucket, Mass, and Norman Moss
of Chester; a step daughter, Mrs
Nancy Hamann of S h a k r
Heights, and several nieceS and
neWpheWS.
The last services for Mrs.
Moss were held on Monday, Jan.
6 at 2 pm. in the Chester Com
munity Church where she has
attended services so regularly
throughout the years. The Rev.
JudSon Towmley, pastor of the
church officiated. The funeral
was in charge of John Ritondaro
of Chardon.
The many beautiful floral off
eringS testified to the esteem in
which the deceased was held
Burial was on the Cottrell fam
lily plat in Chester Cemetery.
Pail bearers were Norman
Moss, Vaughn Sherman, Virgil
Revennaugh, Lloyd Wilson Geo,
rye Horton and Douglas HulS'
lander.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09
THE RECORD cHARDoN, OHIO, JAN. ., ls5s-s

The many Chester friends Of
Virgil Battles are interested In
knowing that he is now at his
home in Kirkland and improv-
ing slowly. He had an opera
tion on his hip in st. Lukes Hos
pital and a mechanical hip was
inserted. Much of the pain has
been relieved and his right leg,
which was over two inches
shorter than his lfet, now shows
very little difference. He is able
to get about his home on crut-
ches.
Mrs. Kenneth ISchay, Cedar
Road, was taken to Corey Hos
pital in Clardion last week.
Elwin Williams is now at home
convaleScing from an operation
for hernia.
Yaro Sojka Sr. is in WomanS
Hospital for an operation
Mrs. Milan Pelton is mucn
improved from her illness.
Ramon Battles is recovering
from an injured left hand. He
accidently hit it with a hatchet
and severed a tendon and chip
ped a bond.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09
Chester's jeanne Potts to Study
for 3 Months at Pisa, Italy

Heir Ways
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Allin,
Bardwell DR.. are the parents Of
a daughter, Carol J an born
Dec. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murrey Gibson,
Mayfield Road are the parents
of a daughter born on Dec. 28.
Happy Birthday
Marlene Barnum reached her
sixth birthday on Jan. 6. Her
mother, Mrs. William Barnum
planned a party for her on that
day from 1000 to 1900 in the
morning. The little guests were
served lunch and were ready to
go to Kindergarten in the after
noon.
On Sunday, Jan. 5, Mrs. Al
bert BenkowSki gave a dinner
party in honor of the birthday
of her mother, Mrs. j. E. Clark
of Burton. Thirteen were pre-
sent.
X
ZOning Permits
Zoning Inspector, William Be-
bout recently issued the follow
ing zoning permits. Rowland Re-
atty Co., Chillicothe Road, sign
advertising property for sale;
Adolph Snyder, Chillicothe Rd.,
sign requesting fill dirt;
Allison M. Swift, South Opalocka
Dr., Sublot II, residence; Clyde
Wehr, 2010 Mayfield Rd., sign
advertising business; Norman
Gonsalves, 1000 Mayfield Road,
sign advertising business.
Chester Grange
The next meeting of Chester
Grange No. 2479 will be held at
the Chester School on Tuesday
Jan. IA at 800 pm. Announce
ment was made that the mem
Der who brought the most mem
berS or who was responsible for
their presence, would receive a
prize.
On Monday evening Dec. 80
the Grange met at the home of
the Worthy Master and Mrs. Le-
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09

uel Davis, Park 9-7l01.
On Tuesday evening, Jan Z,
the Friendly Class of the Bap-
tist Church used the new bus
for a trip to Nela Park where
all enjoyed a conducted tour
through the plant
Chester News Briefs
Mr.. and Mrs. william Johns
ton and son, Kip, have return
from a visit with relatives
in Louisville, Kentucky.
Thomas Boehringer, who is
stationed at the Naval Air Base
in Memphis, Tenn. is visiting
his parents, the Ford Boehring-
ers. While here his birthday on
New Years Day was celebrated
with a family dinner party.
Mrs. M n d y Austin from
Highland Falls, New York visit
ed her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dave RoSeum over the holidays.
Thomas Butz, and son, David
and daughter, Mary, joined Mrs.
Butz at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Butz Jr. in Mid
land, Michigan during the holi-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. William spon-
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09

seller and daughters, Sherman
Rd., spent the holidays with rel
atives in Barnesville, Ohio.
Mrs. John Law, who was cali
ed from Daytona Beach, Flori-
da, by the illness of her sister,
Mrs. w. o. Moss left for Flori-
da on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Rose
um and family spent New Years
Day in Jefferson, Ohio. Marcus
remained as guest in the home
of his uncle, Claude Robinson,
until Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Hartong
and daughter, Ruth, spent New
Years Day in Canal Fulton, O.
hio.
Mrs. Gail McCleary has ac-
cepted the position of CONNER
cial teacher in Thompson High
School. She started work there
on Monday.
Mr.. and M RS. Glenn Russell
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Barber in Akron on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert william
Tack of Butler, Pennsylvania
were here for the Seufer Tack
wedding.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09

vi Hartong for a regular meet
ing. Mrs. Lyle Battles, Home
Economics Chairman, explained
the Grange sewing contests. Let
ters of thanks for gifts of money
sent to Magnetic Springs and
CARE were read, also other
communications. A vote of
thanks was extended to the
Christmas committee. Plans
were made to visit Claridon
Grange on Jan. %. Announcement
was made that the first and Sc
cond degrees would be exempli-
fled at Montville on Jan. %.
Chester grange will exemplify
the third degree at Hambden on
Feb. II. The Lecturers program
was a discussion on ways to help
others and piano solo by Miss
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09

Ruth Hartong Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Hartong
and daughter, Ruth.
Baptist Church
Musical Program
On Sunday Jan. IL a musical
group from Cleveland will visit
the Chester Baptist Church for
the evening service. This group
will present a half hour program
Of instrumental music starting
at 7:30. This program will be
followed by the showing of mo-
ton picture. The public is invit-
ed.
Church Now Has Bus
The Chester Baptist Church
now has a large bus which will
carry so children or 40 adults
The name of the church is in
scribed on the bus. James Scott
Is the driver. The use of this
bus is made possible by the
generosity of Henry Schoen-
field. Each Sunday morning free,
safe and insured bus transpor-
tation to and from the Baptist
Church is supplied. Anyone in
tereSted may call the Rev. Sam
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-01-09
BY LENNAH b. BOND
Phone PARK 9-7O16

CHESTER Miss jeanne
Potts, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Renee Potts, County Line Rd.,
Chesterland left on Monday, Dec
80 for Mamaroneck, New York
where she was a guest in the
Harry Waltner home until Jan.
3.
On Jan. 3, Miss Potts with the
Junior Glass from Lake Erie
College and Is members of the
faculty left New York City on
the SIS. America for France.
They will larrive at LeHavre on
Jan. 10 and then continue to Par
is. Members of the Class have
S Ell C e d different European
schools in which to study. Miss
Potts is one of a group of eight
who will goto Pisa, Italy where
they will study at the University
of Pisa until the end of March.
While there they will live in
homes of Italian families. After
the three months of school work,
which is a part of their regular
college course, the. group will
tour Europe including visits to
Paris, London and Rome.
Miss Potts graduated from
West Geauga high school in 1855.
She is an A student at Lake Erie
College and Vice president of
her class.
At Rose Bowl Game
Lloyd Williamson left by plane
on Dec. 81 for California. He is
visiting his cousins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Brown and daught-
er in Long Beach. He attended
the Tournament of Roses par
ade and saw Ohio State Univer-
Sity win the Rose Bowl game.
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Russell
and family, ten in all, celebrat-
ed the 80 wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell with a
dinner at New China on Jan. 2.
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Mr.: and Mrs. James Nelson
of Rhode Island were at the
home of Mrs. Nelson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Ritondaro for
a brief visit during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramon Battles
moved into their new home on
Dec. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burns
will not live with George Paint
er this winter as previously plan
ned.
Illness and Accidents
James Taylor, who returned
to his home, Chillicothe Road
on Dec. %, returned to Lake
County Memorial Hospital in an
ambulance on Dec. 81 for an
examination and X-rays. The X
rays revealed that his fractured
bones are mending satisfactorily
and though he must not step on
his right foot, he may move a.
bout his home on crutcheS. He
must be on crutches for at least
two weeks. Otherwise he is
much improved and enjoys hav-
ing company.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
City Council Notes

William Zahradnicek served as acting mayor at the December 23 meeting of the Common Coun- cil, City of Palmer, in the ab- sence of Mayor Kenneth Lynn.
 Council members voted to re- new insurance coverage on vol- unteer firemen. The coverage costs $3l5.0O.
 The establishment of parlimen- tary procedure at all council meetings was approved by mo- tion. Persons wishing to speak on a subject will be required to stand while talking. The city clerk will stand when giving in- formation. The Mayor will not stand, except when entering in a discussion.
 Councilman Bert Duff was ap- pointed laison man for an com- mittee meeting and was voted the right to vote at such meetings if he so desires. Councilman Char- les Logsdon pointed Out that in many cases city committees are required to work together and that with one person serving on all committees, all committees will be kept informed. He added that he felt there has been a lack of communications between com mittees. employees and among the Council.
 It was voted that minutes of alI Council meeting will be read back at the close 0f each meeting while business transacted IS still fresh in the minds of the Coun- cil members.
 Following a report from the public safety committee Council ors voted to have the combina-
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
CD SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
 ASSIGNED HERE

Valuable survival equipment was recently received by the Greater Palmer Civil Defense Re- zion and has been assigned to various organizations and units, according to Al VI. Hagen, direc- tor.
 The equipment includes winter survival bags and aluminium port able stretchers. They have been assigned as follows: Territorial Police: 2 bags, 4 stretchers, blankets: City of Palmer: 2 bags, 2 stretchers; Matanuska Valley Airmen's Association: 2 bags, 2 stretchers; Matanuska Valley Ski Club: ? bags, 2 stretchers; Wasil- la CD, 2 bags, \ stretchers. Also 2 bags and 4 stretchers are locat- ed in the Sutton CID area and two stretchers each alt faifea Ladge and Green Acres in the lake areas.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
NEW YEAR BABY
 ITO RECEIVE MANY VALUABLE GIFTS

Little Mir. or MISS Palmer of 1859 will be the recipient of a number of valuable gifts through a New Year Baby Contest being sponsored by the Valley Hospital Association. The first baby born at Valley Presbyterian Hospital will receive a variety of gifts after midnight tomorrow night which have been donated by local merchants.
 I. Among gifts which have all ready been offered the Auxiliary for their contest are: A $5 gift certificate from Bettys'; $10 savings account from the Mat anuska Valley Bank; floral ar rngement from Maud's Flowers; one year subscription from The Frontiersman; a s gift certificate from Valley Peoples Store; $5 gift certificate from Reeds Hard ware; $10 certificate from Pal mer Drug; $l0 certificate from Matanuska Valley Farmers Co., operating Association; $5 cash from Palmer Automotive, $5 cash Macs Plumbing and Heating; $2 Avon product certificate from Vera Hayes; 50 laundry certifi- cate from Pearl White Laundry. and certificate from Bert's Drug Store. $5 certificate, Thrifty Variety and a gift certificate from Koslosky's Department Store.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30

ton on a city safe changed, if it is possible to do so. They also voted that volunteer firemen be paid total of $127 with check vouchers to identify the money as payment for that amount which they had not received in late October when sum of money was stolen from the fire chiefs desk.
 Al report from the planning committee was accepted and a letter authorized to inform Kos losky's, Inc. that the firm will be required to submit a sketch of their proposed building, includ- ing the lot line, lot dimensions, etc.
 Preliminary wiring for the pump at the new well has been completed as far as possible until pump controls arrive, it was re- ported by the water committee Councillors authorized partial pay ment to Ben Hudgins for cleo trical work done The new pump MS to be shipped January 2, 1859.
 Ordinance No. 83. pertaining to operation of vehicles without drivers license, was read for the third and final time and approv- cd for signature of the mayor.
 "A motion was passed to with
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The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
Property Owners Reminded of Registration Need

Evert l.. Brown, director, All aska Department of Lands, re- minds owners of real property located outside incorporated towns, school districts, or public utility districts in Alaska that the Alaska Land Registration Act requires the filing of a Statement Of Ownership on or before the last day of the calen- dar year in which the properties are acquired. Even though the former owners have recorded statements of ownership, the new owner is required to file a new statement relative to his ownership of the property within the calendar year in which it is acquired. Failure to file within the specified time subjects the owner to penalty.
 Owners of rural property are also reminded that under the provisions of the Land Registra- tion Act the properties which were advertised in various news papers throughout Alaska in 1856 were foreclosed to the Terri tory. Each year the Alaska Dell partment of Lands prepares and advertises delinquent list de- signating patented lands for which statements Of ownership have not been received. The de- linquent lists for 1857 and 1858 have been transmitted to the Alt torney Generals office for fore closing action. Properties appear ing on these lists may be rel deemed by filing of statement of ownership with the U. S. Com- missioner in the recording dis trict where the land is located together with the payment of the penalty which appears on the ad- vertisement- There is a One year
 (Continued on page 8l
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
Doctor and Family
 Have Marrow Escape

Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Hume and five children narrowly es- capped what could have been a agedy this past Sunday after noon when the Jeep station Wag on in which they were crossing Lake Wasilla broke through the ice at approximately 5:30 pm
 Quick thinking on the part of the couple got their children, in cluding their seven-week- old baby, and themselves out of the vehicle through the windows. Be for Mrs. Hume had gotten out of the car the water had seeped in las deep as her knees and in a matter of minutes after the fam fly were out on the ice the Jeep sank in approximately seven feet of water. The accident happened about ore half mile from shore and because it was dark, was not witnessed, although Dr. Marshal Simpson, who was walking his dog at the time noticed the car lights from shore as the vehicle sank and had started to investi- gate when he met the Humes heading for the lodge.
 Mrs. Hume said she was will ing the accident be reported in the newspaper so that others would know that the ice on the entire lake is not safe for ve- hicle travel.
 Salvage attempts will be made l to recover the Jeep.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
JAYCEEs TO REPEAT CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AGAIN NEXT YEAR

Members of the local Junior Chamber of Commerce have an- nounced plans to continue their Christmas decorating program again next year. Because it was such a success, we are planning to not only continue the program but hope to enlarge upon 1t an other year, said a spokesman this week.
 Approximately $200 was don- ated by local merchants to helr defray costs of the electric light displays. Additional funds were added BY the Jaycees for materi- als and supplies, Part of the dec orations had to be replaced when damaged by high winds.
 The Jaycees have expressed their appreciation to the mer- chants and others who made con- trihutions to the project. It is hoped that next year it will be possible for the organization tc extend their program to include a contest for home decorations such as sponsored by the Garder Club in prior years.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTRATION
 OPENS MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5

Registration for courses at the Palmer Community College will open on Monday, January 5, and continue through Friday, Janu- ary, 9, from 7:3O to 9:0O pm. at the high school office.
 A schedule for all classes will be posted at the school office. Persons registering next week will pay a rgistration fee of $50, an accreditation fee of $5 (which goes to the University of Alaska) for those courses in which credits will be earned, and it is expect ed that if possible the costs of the courses chosen will be paid at the time of registration.
 Classes will begin on Monday, January 12 and will be held eve nings in the high school build ing. The only class not scheduled for the high school will be the women's physical education course which will be held in the Central School gymnasium.
 The teaching staff is pretty we'll lined up, according to Will liam Tull, college director. Pearl -Trowbridge will assist in the registration phase and Katie Dry dan will serve as secretary.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
SCHOOL TAX DEADLlNE DECEMBER 31; PENALTY
 ADDED IF PAID LATE

All area residents are re- minded that the Territorial school tax deadline is Wednes- day, December 3l. Farmers are especially reminded that this year they must also pay
 this $lO tax. A penalty of $2.50
 is added to an school tax pay
 ments not made before the
 aeadline. Those who have not
 made their 1858 payments may do so at the office of the VI. S- Commissioner in the Hagen
 Building today until 6 pm. or
 Wednesday until noon. The of flee will be closed at the noon December 31.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
REGISTRATION PLATES ] NOW ON SALE FOR s5q

Alaskan registration plates for vehicles have arrived at the office of the U. 5. Com missioner and may be purchas- ed at any time. Vehicle own CTS are reminded that in ap- plying for their new plates they must take their old regis trationS with them. In the event the vehicle has not pre- yiously been registered in AL aska it will be necessary to show the car title when mak-
 ing application for registra- tion. Passenger vehicle plates will cost $40; truck plates will vary, according to weight of vehicle.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
MOOSE PLAN TEEN-AGE DANCE FRIDAY EVE

There will be a teen-age dance party at Moose hall Friday eve ming, January 2, it was announc- d this week by members of the Palmer Moose lodge who sponsor these events.
 Admission will be by member ship card and 25-cent charge which will cover the cost of re- treatments. Dancing will begin at 9:30 and continue until mid night.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
ALASKA STATE FAIR, INCORPORATED NAMES DIRECTORS; ACCEPTS BYLAWS

Five former members of the Valley Fair Association board of directors were named to the new seven-memt,er board of directors of the Alaska State Fair, Inc, at 8 membership meeting held in Grange hall December 29.
 Reelected were Sam Cottens H. P. Gazaway, Mrs. Letha Krus- cavage, and Mrs. Jessie Klem, all for two-year terms, and Vic Falk, Sr., to a one-year term. Also named to serve one-year terms were Curtis Dearborn and Byron Hollemback.
 James Wilson served as chair man of the meeting during the election and the. following mem bers served as tellers: Jim Frey, John King, Joe Kruscavage, Gene Kirsch and Emil LaWalters.
 Other. business concluded at the membership meeting included the acceptance of Articles of Incor- poration and Bylaws of the new organization and the approval for the transfer of assets of the old corporation 10 the new corpora ton.
 The organization will now be known as the Alaska State. Fair, Inc. Officers of the new organi- ration will De named from the elected directors.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30

FOR FAST RESUL ITS TRY A FRoNTIERSMAN CLASSIFIED
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
HOUSE TRAILER
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

A fire which was started from a space heater, caused total dam age 70 the Lynn Crosbys' 45-foot modern house trailer early Sun day evening. At the time the fire was discovered by Jack Smith and Dale Spanogle who were passing by, neither MT. or Mrs. Crosby were, home.
 Although Palmer volunteer lighters were able to extinguish the fire, there was considerable smoke, water, and fire damage 10 the $8,000 o-bedroom trailer.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
NEW YEARS EVE DANCE PLANNED BY MOOSE LODGE

A big New Years eve dance is being held by members of the Palmer Loyal Order of Moose at their lodge on Wednesday eve- ming. December 3l. Live music will be furnished for dancing and all Moose members, their ladies, and their guests are cordially in- vited to attend. There will be free favors distributed and lots of fun IS anticipated.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30

One case of Otitis Media was reported in the Palmer area in the communicable disease report of the Alaska Department of Health for the week ending De- .cember 19.
The frontiersman., 1958-12-30
MANY NEW YEARS PARTIES PLANNED

In addition to several dances being planned by local organiza- tions, private parties are being planned by a number of residents in their homes, and a number of local roadhouses and bars are planning special programs