THE NOME NUGGET
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Entered as second class matter October 14. 1943, at the postoffice
ut Name. Alaska, under the Act of March 3. 1879.
Nome, Alaska, Friday, May 19, 1950
ARMED FORCES DAY—MAY 20th
(By Jack Moss)
May 20th is being awaited with eager anticipation by
our service men and women throughout the country. To
our service men and women it has a special significance,
in that it is the first Armed Forces Day under the Unifi
ation Act; the day on which the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard will jointly endeavor to
convince the citizency of the United States and its trib
utaries that their slogan. “Teamed for Defense,” is not
inappropriate.
Teamwork is not an unfamiliar word to our Armed
Forces. It was teamwork that made sucessful our strug
gle in the War of 1812. The recognition of our independ
ence of the founding countries that weer impeding the
advance and prosperity of a new nation for their own
selfish betterment was attributed to teamwork—each
ioyal. patriotic citizen uniting as one to fight for his
Guarantee to the “right to life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness.” Again in World Wars I and II, the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard fought
side by side to subdue murderous aggressors that sought
world-wide dictatorship.
Special demonstrations are being planned to stress
and clarify the meaning of the adopted slogan, “Teamed
for Defense.” Our service men and women have been
assigned the task of familiarizing each citizen with the
manner in which his tax dollar is used, the operations of
the Armed Forces and the maintenance of the defensive
of our democratic, freedom-loving country to which
they are unselfishly devoting themselves.
Tne task that has been assigned our Armed Forces
on the forthcoming Armed Forces Day is a great one.
The task that each citizen should voluntarily and unhes
itatingly acept as his individual responsibility is even
greater.
It is on this day—May 20—that every citizen should
seek full expression of his appreciation and gratitude
to the unified Armed Forces for the commendable task
they are performing. From windows of private homes,
from business and public establishments should be dis
played conspicuously and proudly the Stars and Stripes.
It is on this day—Moy 20—that every citizen should
render grateful tribute to the men and women of our
Armed Forces for the round-the-clock protection of our
homes and loved ones which they are expertly pro
viding.
Marks Air Force Base is having open house for the
people of Nome from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., as their
part in the celebration.
“I AM AN AMERICAN DAY ’—MAY 21st
There are many sections of the United States where *
the percentage of foreign-born or the children of for
eign-born is at a minimum.
There are other areas in which a large percentage of
the residents consist of persons who have come to the
United States from another country, or their children, j
We call attention to this fact because some of the 1
citizens who live in areas where few foreign-born resi
dents reside do not understand the importance of ‘‘I Am 1
An American Day.” The celebration is very important i
in connection with teaching immigrants and some of!
their children the ideas and ideals which are generally j
considered to be the American heritage.
“I Am An American” Day is celebrated May 21st in
accordance with a proclamation by the President of the
United States and is particularly dedicated to citizens
who have been naturalized in the past year. It is the oc
casion for much speech-making, designed to create nad
maintain faith in democracy and in the heritage of
freedom.
I SCHOOL NEWS
—
HIGH SCHOOL
Baccalaureate services at the
High School held last Sunday eve
ning at 8 o’clock were very well
attended. The seniors marched
slowly down the center aisle
robed in academic cap and gowns.
1 the audience stood while the sen
iors marched forward.
Monday and Tuesday were fi
nal examination days. Students
devoted all their spare time in
preparation for the examinations.
Examination papers accumulated
for the teachers and red pencils
indicated the correctness of the
answers. Marks in books have
been removed while desks and
lockers have been subjected to
house cleaning.
Blue skies and a warm sun was
the most welcomed weather con
ditions for Wednesday, our picnic
day. At nine o’clock in the morn
ing, we vacated the classic halls
and looked with high anticipation
to the freedom of the picnic
grounds. Five cars were lined up
in front of the school ready to
transport us to Anvil Mountain.
Soon we were heading northward
and singing lustily and inhaling
the invigorating fresh air. We ar
rived at the foot of the beautiful
mountain and started the ascent.
Early wild flowers greeted us on
our happy climb, while our ears
received the pleasant greetings
from spring birds. At the summit
of the mountain, we basked in
the warm sunshine which tanned
our faces. Eating, playing marbles,
and hiking on the mountain sum
mit were glorious experiences. In
the afternoon, we descended the
mountain and continued our
games at the old army hospital. A
chasing game was especially pop
ular.
Thursday evening May 18th
was the memorable date of grad
uation. Amidst the flowery deco
rations in the gymnasium gnd in
the presence of a good audience,
[ the seniors received their rewards
for twelve years of work. Con
gratulations seniors and may your
lives be happy ones.
Friday afternoon was the ter
mination of the school year. Re
port cards weer given out. Good
bye Alma; Mater, we have had
many pleasant days and we hope
to meet again.
A. A. Daue, cashier of the Min
ers and Merchants Bank, who has
been on a month’s vacation in the
States returned yesterday.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Masses:
8:00 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.—M. A. F. B. Chapel
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday .7:30 a.m.
Friday . 7:00 a.m.
Saturday . 8:00 a.m.
Thursday evening Holy Hour
7:30 p.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Third and Division
Pastor—Lewis I. Hudgins
“Men will wrangle for religion,
write for it, fight for it, die for it;
anything but live for it.”—Colton
Sunday—
10:00 a.m. Singspiration and Sun
day School classes.
11:00 a.m. Morning Message
7:00 p.m. Young People’s Meeting
7:30 p.m. Singspiration and spe
cial music.
8:00 p.m. Evening Message
Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Melody and
Prayer
Come and bring your Bible.
You are ever welcome to attend
these services.
NOME GOSPEL MISSION
of
Alaska Evangelization Society
Rev. Vern Rimling, Palter
Sunday—
2:00 p.m. Sunday Schoil for
boys and girls.
P eaching service in the Eskimo
language by James Savok.
7:30 p.m. Gospel Service.
Tuesday—
7:30 p.m. Bible Study—trans
lated into the Eskimo language
Thursday—
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. K.Y.B Club for
boys and girls.
Friday —
7:30 p.m. Prayer, Praise and
Testimony.
LAVINIA WALLACE YOUNG
MISSION (METHODIST)
Esther McCoy, Director
Rev. Robert Treat, Pastor
Sunday—
Sunday School—9:45 a.m.
Eskimo Service—10.00 a.m.
Evening Service — 7:30 p.m. An
them by the Choir. “Now the
Day is Over.” Message by the
Pastor, “Lo, I Am With You Al
ways.”
Daily Vacation Church School
beginning Monday at 9:00 a.m.
A BIG HELP, IF IT CAN BE SHAPED TO FIT
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THE METHODIST CHURCH
(FEDERATED)
Rev. Robert S. Treat, Minister
. 9:45 Sunday School.
11:00 Morning Worship. Anthem
by the Senior Choir. Message
by the Pastor “Freedom of the
God-Led Soul.”
i 7:30 Evening Service at the Mis
sion. . •
This church participating in the
l Daily Vacation Church School
which begins Monday and runs
two weeks.
THE EVANGELICAL MISSION
COVENANT CHURCH
Located at Fourth and Division
Paul Carlson, Pastor
Sunday—
10:00 a.m.—Service in native lan
guage.
11:00 a.m.—Sunday School, all
ages.
7:30 p.m.—Evening Service,
those who wish to go to Bacca
laureate Services at the school
may do so).
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
Cottage Prayer Meeting.
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Midweek Prayer Service.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Third Avenue West
Faslor A. E. Capener
Sunday Morning
10:00 to 11:40—This service is
designed to meet your need
• with Bible Class studies for ev
ery age group, followed by »
i message from the Pastor o bo
Assembly.
Wednesday—
7:30 p.m.: Bible study and prayer
bring your Bible.
Friday—
7:30 p.m.: This meeting is con
ducted by Senior Young People
presenting spiritual truths,
songs, special music, games, and
fellowship.
Everyone welcome.
OUR MESSAGE:—“Jesus Christ
the same Yesterday and Today
and Forever,” Hebrews 13:3.
“Seek ye the Lord while He may
be found,” Isaiah 55.6.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
SERVICES
at
Pastor's Residence, second house
from corner of B St., between 3rd
and 4th Ave.
Saturday—
Junior Sabbath School—10:00 a.m.
Senior Sabbath School—11:00 a.m.
Picture Hour—7:30-8:30 p.m.
Visitors welcomed
Marvin W. Troutman, Pastor
Truman Approves
Housing Loans
WASHINGTON. (/P)—President
Truman has approved loans total
ing $942,000 to enable public hous
ing authorities in 36 communities
to plan construction of 2,439 ren
tal dwellings for low-income fam
ilies.
John Taylor, commissioner of
the public housing administration,
announced the grants. He said
the funds will permit local groups
to complete surveys and planning
work which must precede con
struction work on the units which
will be built under the 1949 na
tion-wide long-range low rent
housing program.
The preliminary loans approved
by the President will go to hous
ing authorities in 13 States and
Alaska and will be used to start
$20,731,500 worth of projects.
Latest loans and the number of
dwelling units included: Alaska—
Ketchikan $20,000, 50* units.