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The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
VANDALS DESTROY .INSULAT0RS ON KNIK RIVER BRIDGE

On Monday morning of this week it was discovered that sometime during the weekend a rifleman had virtually des- troyed one group of insulators supporting a 115,000 volt con- ductor over the Knik River bridge. According to Willard Johnson, Matanuska Electric Association chief engineer, it was necessary to take the line out of service in order to re- place the insulators. Outages were scheduled for II am. and 3:35 pm. during which time the U. s. Bureau of Reclama- tion crews made the necessary repairs.
 We feel that the individual! responsible for this do not real | ize the seriousness of theil act" Johnson said. They can not know that hundreds of dol lars worth of damage in des- | oyed equipment and lost labor time result when this is done, he added. The job of arranging for the scheduled outages is a time consuming thing. result ing in much loss of time, he pointed out.
 Think of this!", he added, "a doctor might be depending on light as he operates on a pa- tient; a farmer may lose a whole brooder of baby chicks, and traffic accidents may occur due to failure of signal lights
 The interruption of vital communications, some related to national defense is of deep concern, the engineer stated. We also feel that these indiVi- duals cannot realize how seri- ous the criminal offense is that they are committing, nor that it carries severe penalties as prescribed by courts of law
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
IA Mill Rate Set
 ln School District; Plan Bond Election

that the voters understand that asking for g million does in no way mean that such an amount will be used.
 Tt is necessary to ask for the total anticipated requirement to enable orderly construction stages. We feel that construc- tion can be done in relatively small stages, and that some of the earlier-sold bonds would be ammortized before additional bonds would be sold" he said.
 Public meetings for general discussion of the bond issue will be held before voters are asked to make their decision.
 Other subjects discussed at the meeting included boroughs and possible $8,000 deficit i'll State funds available to this area. Regarding the boroughs, Hanks said no official stand was taken by board members However, he added, there is a general feeling questioning the wisdom of rushing into a bor- ough setup right now, as far as the schools are concerned, he said.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Estimate Sewer System Cost Ar $850, 900
Finalizing' Plans For Poppy Day

The Matanuska Valley Anne rican Legion Auxiliary is final izing plans for their annual Poppy Day program which will be held here on Saturday, May 26.
 It was pointed out this week by Auxiliary members that the original conception of Pop py Day has changed. w h e n the American Legion Auxiliary started offering poppies, it was solely to commemorate t h e dead. Today, the annual poppy campaign honors veterans of all wars, living and dead.
 Today, with so many vet erans of such varied ages, the annual poppy program is vital in raising money to care o T all needy veterans and their families. Fifty-six per cent of the population in the United States are veterans children, which illustrates the magnitude of the job the Auxiliary has to do to obtain needed funds.
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The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
To Promote 80 Eighth Graders

2oard of Education and mem- Der of the Palmer Board of Education, who will present di- plomas.
 Michael Steiger, Class of 1861 salutatorian, will address the class.
 During the program members of the junior high school band and chorus will present a ser ies of musical and vocal num- berS.
 Following the exercise, the Palmer P.T.A. will host a party for the students which will be held in the gymnasium.
 Students being promoted in- clude:
 Mark Adams, Frank Amans, Ray Bacon, Peter Bagoy, Ter esq Beal, Terry Beal, Gloria Beylund, Violet Beylund, Kar- en Bracht, Jeanne Briggs, Ro- bert Durham, Barbara BuZby, Carolyn Collins, Kathleen Cot ton, William Demming, Susan DeVilbiss, John DeVries, Jr., Paul Doherty, David Dom, Ne vile Downes, Pamela Edwards, LaMont Erickson, Helen Evans, Kristy Falk, Pamela France, Richard France, Sharon Frye
 Also, Sheryl Haire, Michael Hamilton, Walter Hardness, Linda Harris, Patricia Hecker, Terry Hollemback, Ralph Hull
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The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Firen1en's Auction Set for Sunday

all kinds of tools. auto tires, wheels and accessories even some real live horses, as well as many other items, too to mention.
 Two auctioneers. both
 ell-known for their ability 10 keep an auction moving fast and in a very entertain ing way, will be on hand. They are Ray Splettstoezer
 and James "A. Rutt.
 In addition to the auction, the public is invited to visit the lunch stand which will be operated by members of the Fire Association Auxiliary. The women will be serving hot dogs, pop, coffee, ice cream bars, and other tasty items.
 Proceeds from the auction
 will go toward completion of
 the new addition 10 the fire
 hall. as well as general ex- penses of the fire department.
 The fire hall is located at Mile 4l and PIumley Road. Those attending who are un- familiar with the location are informed that Plumley Road is located on the left side of the Palmer highway, enrout to An chorage.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Fair Manager Announces Office
 Now Open Daily

Beginning at g am. on Mon day, May 21, the bushes office of Alaska State Fair, Inc. will be open daily.
 Fair Manager Bill Miller an- nounced this week that the of flee. located at the front of the fairgrounds in Palmer, will be open from g am. until 5 pm. and that information pertaining to all phases of the fair may be obtained from him or from Mrs. Hazel Harris, secretary. A telephone will be installed. Persons planning to reserve concession or display space are urged to do so as soon as pos sible to avoid disappointment. It is anticipated that all avail able space will be reserved long before the Labor Day weekend fair time arrives.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Adult Conservation Camp Progress Told by YAA Officer

the summer.
 The men will vary in age from Is years up. Lowell
 said. We will even have men
 who are on pention. for al
 though they may be eligible
 10 go 10 the Pioneers Home in Sitka. if the man has a
 drinking problem. he would
 not be admitted.
 Lowell said that an Alcoholic Anonymous organization is be- ing formed here He stated the A is one of the best sources of help for men who are con fined because of alcohol. The groups is a big asset in rehabil- itating men, he added
 When asked if the State is considering any similar camps or institutions for girls and women Lowell said that he does not see anything in the immediate future, but that in time it is anticipated that there will be such a program. He pointed out that there are few women incarcerated in Alaska.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
struction al the new camp.

struction al the new camp.
 It is expected that when the buildings are completed the camp will be housing about 45 men. However, it is anticipated that in time there will be about 100 housed at the new camp. "The sentences these men re- ceive average about six months" Lowell said. While in the camp if the men are found to be doing a good job, they are allowed three days per month which permits their re- lease before the sentence is completed. ''This gives the men an incentive to be on good be- havior," he added.
 The correction officer stat
 ed that there may be some
 escapes as many of the men
 have personal problems. However. there is nothing 10
 fear from these men. None
 are serious-tYpe violators."
 he said. He fold of future
 plans that would. in the rec
 reation program. include
 soft ball team that would
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
play against local teams.

play against local teams.
 It is anticipated that when the men are available, they will be working in state recrea- tion areas, improving trails, building composites, parks, etc. Lowell said he feels that the work these men will be doing will more than pay the state for the costs of the camp. Per haps not in dollars and cents, but certainly in money saved, " he added.
 It is expected that when the camp is full strength some l0- 20 persons will be employed. The speaker pointed out that at present time appropriations for the project are very slim. "Whenever possible, we will hire work done" he said. The Authority is studying the pos sibility of manufacturing lie ense plates for the state, a pro- feet which is conducted ln Jalls of several states. Winter months will be spent in pre- pairing equipment to be placed in parks and composites during
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Engineers Make Report 10 City

The maximum cost estima- ted for the entire project was slightly increased to the $850,- 900 figure to cover possible changes in material and labor costs, etc. before the project would be completed. It is not anticipated that the project could get under way before spring of 1863.
 The proposal, when finalized by the Council. will be put to the voters. It is anticipated that before the election there will be a public meeting at which time the proposal will be explained in greater detail.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17

The maximum cost of a city wide sewer system has been estimated at S850,000, the city was notified last week by the engineering firm of Hazard, VanDoren and Wyller of Ju- neau.
 The firm has been making a study of the proposed sYs- tenn 10 enable the tY of Palmer 10 secure advance planning funds from the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
 The sanitary sewer system would include mains and lat erals and a sewage treatment facility.
 The engineering firm repre- sentativeS told Council mem bers that they would propose financing as follows: S660, ,000 general obligation bonds; $133,- 900 revenue bonds, and $57 ,000 from federal participation for sewage treatment facilities. It is proposed to use the present sewer systems and outfall.
 A preliminary drawing of the existing and proposed sew CT system has been prepared and will be included with the city's application for planning money.
 The engineers pointed out
 that ii would be possible for
 the City of Palmer 10 con-
 struct the system on phase
 basis.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17

Russell Lowell, correction of ficer with State Youth and Adult Authority, told Chamber of Commerce members attheir May Is meeting that it is an ticipated that in years to come residents of the valley will be pointing with pride at projects that have been completed by members of the Adult Conser- cation Camp being built about one and one half miles this side of Sutton.
 Lowell said that the new camp is not a prison camp. Ii is an adult conservation camp and will be operated with minimum security. He said that the camp will be located on School Section 36. about nine and one half miles from Palmer. At the present lime
 YAA is housing eight men in
 building at the fairgrounds. Although the men will even
 tually be working with the
 Division of Lands and Parks
 and Recreation. they are cur
 rently concentrating on con-
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
CHURCH ORGANIZER TO BE GUEST AT
 ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S

The Rev. Malcolm Miner of All Saints Episcopal Church, Anchorage, will conduct Holy Communion service at 10 ann, Sunday, May 20 at St. Bartho- lomew's Episcopal Church ln Palmer.
 Rev. Miner will be accom- panied to Palmer by his wife and following the service they will be honored guests at a parish dinner to be held in the church recreation room. Rev. and Mrs. Miner will be leaving Alaska the first of July and the May 20 service will prob ably be the last one he VIII conduct here before leaving Tor the Outside.
 Rev. Miner took a leading part in the organization and es- tablishment of St Bartholo- news Church. All members o1 the parish are invited to attend
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
BAGCAL.AUREATE SERVICES HERE
 SUNDAY EVENING

Baccalaureate services for the 1861 graduating class of Palmer High Schol will be held at 8 pm on May 20 in Central gymnasium. The rmon, Whats Best for You" will be offered by the Rev, William A. Miller of the Church of God, Palmer.
 The service will open with a processional of the graduates during which the Pioneer Band. under the direction of Lee Plumbley will play Luther's "A Mighty Fortress" The Rev. Marvin J. Hurt will offer the invocation, followed by the singing of Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Me in which the congregation will partici- pate. The scripture reading, Romans XXI, will be given by Rev Hurt.
 The high school chorus. under the direction of Mrs. Lois Vel don. will sing Morgan's Be Thou Near Me Lord, follow ed by the sermon. ''The God of Abraham Praise" arranged by Kirk, will proceed the benedic- ton which will be offered by Rev. Hurt.
 The band will play a Weber arrangement of God of Our Fathers" for the recessional which will close the service
 Families and friends of the graduates are invited to at tend.
 Commencement exercises for the graduates will be held Fri day, May 25 at 8 pm. in the gymnasium.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17

Approximately 80 eighth grade students at Central Sch ool will be promoted in exer- cises to be held at 1:30 p.m., May 23 in Central gymnasium, according to Norman Rousey, principal.
 Parents and other interested persons are invited to attend the exercise.
 Several awards will be made during the program, including four awards from the Kiwanis Club of Palmer. John Weisen- berger, club president, will present awards to one boy and one girl for outstanding schol- arship and one each to the boy and girl selected as most inn proved students. The American Legion annual citizenship awards will be made to one boy and one girl; Athletic awards will be presented by Coach Ron Carter and the Palmer P.T.A. will present 10 certificates of award to the 10 highest scholas- tic standings. The latter presen- tations will be made by Mrs. William Kucera, eighth grade teacher. Athletic awards for the top three girl athletes will be presented by Warren Harle, PIE teacher.
 Principal Rousey will pre- sent the class to George Ed Smith. president of the State
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Union Oil Company Strikes Gas At Piitman We'll

Unofficial reports have in- dicated that Union Oil Com panY has struck gas on the well being drilled near Pittman. Casing has been ce- mented in and testing will be continued for short time. 10 ascertain whether or not gas in commercial q u n iii e exists.
 The well. known as Pitt man No. l was spudded in March Is by Union for itself as operator. Ohio Oil Com panY and Anchorage Gas and Oil Development Go.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17

Free prizes will be a special feature at the Butte Fire As Sociation auction which will be held at the fire hall at Mile fl in the Butte are. on Sunday, May 20. The big auction. which will feature two auctioneers, will get under way at noon, ac- cording to Jim Frey, auction manager
 Nearly s2oo in prizes have been pledged by merchants of the Butte and Palmer areas. Prizes will be given away during the sale and all winners must be present at the time of the drawing, Frey said. The manager stated he and his immediate family will not be eligible for any free prize. Eligibility for prizes will be optional among all other members of the fire association.
 Among items which will be offered for sale at auction are stoves, refrigerators, showers and other bathroom fixtures, all kinds of washing machines  and other laundry equipment, radios, television sets, kitchen appliances, farm equipment, electric motors, DC welder, gas
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17

The Palmer Board of Educa- tior at their May l4 meeting, set the 1862 mill levy at IA mills the same rate levied the past two years. In spite of rising costs of local education, the carefully prepared school bud get for the year makes it pos sible to retain the same tax rate again this year, it was an- nounced.
 By September 15 the board of education expects to ask vot- CTS of the Palmer Independent School District to approve a S2 million bond issue for school construction. Lew Hanks, board clerk, stated it is important
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17

Mrs. Marie Wright and Mrs. Kay Pippel have returned to Palmer following a tour of Europe. They visited many of Europe's leading cities. includ ing Paris, Rome, and Madrid.
 Richard (Dick1 Hamilton of Hamilton FlyteWays, Palmer, was the successful bidder and has been awarded a contract for flying service for the State of Alaska in the Anchorage area for the year 1962-63. The con tract calls for the use of his Super Cub PA18 airplane.
 A steak dinner was enjoyed recently by members of the Airport Machinery bowling team of the Housewives Lea que. Special guests were hus- bands of the women boWlers and Bob and Ruth Peterson. The party was held at Alpine Inn in Sutton.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Art Wilton and children have returned to Pal mer to make their home. MT. Wilton is with the Experiment Station.
 Harold Stephan, who has been employed by the Experi- ment Station the past few years, has returned to the Co., Op produce department as manager, a position held 70 T several years before he moved to the Station.
 William Wall is in Palmer this week from San Francisco and is performing the annual audit work for the Agriculture Conservation Program, which includes reviewing conserva- tion payments, loan procedures and other phases pertinent to the program. From Palmer he goes to Homer and then to Fairbanks before returning to California.
 
 Dr. Arthur Buswell and Ar old Baird were in Palmer this past week on business.
 MT. and Mrs. Jack Flint are vacationing in the Seattle area and plan to take in the World s Fair. Flint is manager at the Coop Creamery and while Outside will be making busi- ness contacts. He plans to be gone about three weeks.
 Fritz and Barbara Kalmbach of Wasilla and their children Kathy, Kim, Barbara and kar- en returned this week from the Michigan area where they have spent the past three months.
 Visiting in Palmer is Mrs Bess Simpson of Oakesdale Washington. Mrs Simpson mother of Lowell Simpson o1 Star Route, is visiting with hel son, daughter-in-law Doris, and her four grandchildren, and re- newing several acquaintances around the valley area.
The frontiersman., 1962-05-17
Reporfers-
 NoeAook

Mrs. Marie Wright and Mrs. Kay Pippel have returned to Palmer following a tour of Europe. They visited many of Europe's leading cities, includ- ing Paris, Rome, and Madrid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09
Prince Georges Seeks
Parkway Finance Act

for the parkway proper, but
rather for 4l6 acres in three
tracts along the Potomac. None
of the Federal money could
be spent unless matched by
Prince Georges.
The restriction was in defer
ence to a group of citizens and
home builders who have fought
the paskway for several year
saying 1t would run through a
number of sites already re-
corded for homes and would
take up other valuable land
better suited for residential
use.
The commissioners last July
said they could not change their
law until the 1868 Maryland
Assembly when local bills could
be introduced. Local bills, how
ever, can be introduced in a
special session.
Reached today, Hebert w
Reichelt, vice chairman of the
County Commissioners, said
that if the revised bill passes
the assembly, the county heads
would decide on the amount OF
II the 81 million to be spent fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09
Three Teachers
Get Scholarships

Three Washington area
teachers have received coveted
John Hay Fellowships for study
in the humanities next year.
The recipients are: DR..
Theodore Libber, social studies
teacher at Coolidge high
School; Mrs. Elise B. Carter,
English and journalism teacher
at Mclean (Va.) High School;
and P. J. Dalla Santa, who
teaches public speaking and
dramatics at Bethesda Chevy
Chase High School.
The fellowships, among 88
awarded across the country, will
enable the three to take a years
leave of absence for study at
one of six universities: Yale,
Harvard Columbia, California,
Chicago or Northwestern. The
fellowships include a stipend
equivalent to the teachers full
salary in addition to full tut
ton, fees, and transportation
costs for himself and his fam
lily.
More than half of the re-
cipients will receive part of
their stipends from their
schools in the form Of sab
batical or other pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09
BY a Star Staff Writer

ANNAPOLIS, Mar. O.
Prince Georges County could
use its 81 million George
Washington memorial parkway
bond issue to match a 100000
Federal authorization for Po-
tomac River park purchases
under a bill introduced here
today in the House of Dele
gates.
The measure was introduced
by the county delegation and
given a good chance" of
clearing the House by Speaker
Perry o. Wilkinson, Democrat
of Prince Georges.
The bill changes the word
ing in a 1859 law enabling the
county commissioners to sell a
81 million issue for actual con-
Struction of the 7.5-mile park
way from the District Line to
Fort washington.
AS revised in today's measure,
the commissioners could spend
the money for parkland pur-
chases along the Potomac River
In appropriating the $780,
900 last July, Congress SAID
the money could not be spent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09
Assembly Session Ends,
Votes Many New Laws

Passed several bills to put
emergency civil defense proce-
dures on a firm footing.
Voted State matching funds
of IS million to help localities
build junior colleges.
Teachers Unhappy
Teachers came away dissatis-
fled over the fate of a salary
increase bill which passed the
Senate but was killed in the
House. 1t was opposed by Gov
TaWes.
An effort to revise Sunday
selling laws to make them uni
form over the State was de-
feated.
A bill to give former Cover
nors a pension was defeated ir
the Senate after approval BY
the House.
A move by Delegate Carlton
R. Sickles, Democrat of Prince
Georges, for a grand inquest
of the savings and loan situa.
ton by the House of Delegates
was soundly rejected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09

from Fairfax and Prince Will
liam Counties in the Northern
Virginia Science Fair to be held
at j. E. B. Stuart High School
March % to rs.
Duke Street and jefferson
winners will compete with
seventh and eighth grade WIN
ners from Fairfax and Prince
William in a second Northern
Virginia fair, to be held at
Glasgow intermediate School
on March 80, 81 and April /.
George M. Sullivan, super
visor of mathematics and sci
ence in the Alexandria public
high schools, is local fair CO.
ordinator, working with Miss
Chris Gates of Hammond. Miss
Lu Whitaker of George Wash
ington, Mrs. Lillian C. Graves
of Duke Street, and Robert Hall
of jefferson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09
BY q Star staff Writer

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Mar. g.
The Tawes administration has
given up any hope of passing
a Statewide public accom-
modationS bill. This was ap-
parent today as more than
half of Maryland's counties in
Dictated they will exempt them
selves from the law prohibiting
discrimination in hotels and
restaurants.
It was reported authorita-
lively that 13 of the % coun-
ties will ask to withdraw from
provisions of the bill which
would outlaw racial discrimi-
nation in hotels and reStau-
rants.
The administration leaders
in the General Assembly, try
ing to complete today's special
assembly session in one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-09
MARYLAND Counties Revolt,
Cafe Bill Bockers See Defeat

already have drafted legisla-
ton in it's final form which
would exempt the 10.
The General Assembly ira
ditionally exempts counties
which do not want a particu-
lar piece of legislation, and the
drafting of the bill ahead of
time in its final form shows
that the administration has
given up on any attempt for a
Statewide measure.
Aim Of Special Session
The General Assembly was
called back into special session
to deal specifically with public
accommodations legislation
which was killed during the 30
day meeting which ended last
night.
1t was reported that all nine
Iof the Eastern Shore Counties,