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NOTICE
The Democrats have
finally run out of gas.
We have plenty.
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Mrs. W. B. McCarthy
First Teacher To Retire
From Nome School
Mrs. W. B. McCarthy was hon
ored at a faculty party last Friday
evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. William Cameron.
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Mrs. McCarthy has the distinc
tion of being the first teacher to
be retired from the Nome school.
She has not only taught in Nome,
but also at Golovin, St. Michael
and Teller. It is interesting to
note that in the past two years
she has had children in the first
grade whose parents had their
first schooling under Mrs. Mc
Carthy when she first came to
Nome and taught at the school on
Third and Mettler Way.
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Fancy and Staple Groceries
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Housewares and Hardware
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Men’s and Ladies Furnishings
Dry Goods
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When we receive orders from out-of-town
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1952 SCHEDULE
JUNE 4 — Nome, St. Michael, Unalakleet, Golovin
JULY 3 — Nome (to discharge perishables only). Teller,
Kotzebue, Deering, Nome (to discharge balance of
cargo
AUGUST 20 — Nome, St. Michael, Golovin.
SEPTEMBER 24 — St Michael, Nome, Teller.
(All Sailings Subject to Change Without Notice)
Deliveries to our Seattle terminals should be completed
by five days prior to the sailing date except for
refrigerated cargo, which will be received by special
' arrangement
Graduation Exercises
Saturday for Class of ’52
Graduates of Nome High School
and Nome Grade School were ad
dressed by Dan Jones at Com
mencement exercises last Friday
evening. Mr. Jones used “Faith”
as his subject and in well-chosen
words explained faith to ideals,
country, God and also in oneself.
Representing i h e graduating
class were Bill Boucher as vale
dictorian and Kitty Bjornstad as
salutatorian. Superintendent Boe
stated that all five graduates had
high grades, being within six
points of each other.
Four students, Bill Boucher,
Kitty Bjornstad, Clarence Willoya
and Lawrence Okpealuk, were
present. Isaac Larsen, who also
graduated, was in the hospital.
American Legion Post 19 pre
sented Clarence Willoya with a
plaque as an award of excellence.
This was the first time this award
has been made and it is reported
that it will be given annually to
a student chosen by the American
Legion.
Presentation of diplomas was
made by Robert Baldwin to both
graduating classes. Superinten
dent Boe presented perfect at
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tendance certificates to ten stu
dents including:
Gail Mclver, Joann Aukon, sec
ond grade; Billy Muller, Rodney
Boucher, Ethel Ailak, third grade;
Ruth Glavinovich, sixth grade;
Arlene Muller, seventh grade;
Lucy Ann Fagerstrom, eighth
grade. The other two students
were not present.
Jack Lewis, representative of
the Washington Stove Co., is here
on his annual visit, earlier (than
usual this year, as he is starting
from the north end of his itinerary
and working south. He plans to
visit Kotzebue today.
NOTICE—DANGER AREA
May 26 and 27, 1952
There will be rifle firing on
the north end of the North-South
runway at Nome Field. Firing
will be to the west.
All persons are cautioned to
stay clear of this area on these
dates.
Commanding Officer,
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— Pioneers’ Attention —
Meeting Wednesday, May 21
Pioneer Igloo
8:00 PM.
Lunch ! Lunch ! Lunch !
WANT ADS
FOR SALE — ’42 Dodge %-ton
truck. Red 40 after 6 p.m. Main
88 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 62
MISSING — White setter with
brown spcft on forehead. Any
information about him would
be apreciated. Call Nugget.
FOR SALE — Double bed and
springs. Good condition. Call
Nugget. 60
NOME GARAGE now open, im
mediate and efficient service.
Complete automotive repairs,
Front and Mettler Way. Expert
mechanics to do your work.
DREAM
THEATER
Tuesday, May 20 — 7:30 p.m.
"THE RED DANUBE"
Walter Pidgeon, Ethyl Barrymore
Peter Lawford, Janet Leigh
Louis Calhern
Thursday, May 22 — 7:30 p.m.
"THE CONSPIRATOR"
Elizabeth Taylor Walter Taylor
Pan Am Sales Group
Regret Inability Meet
Nome Businessmen
The Pan American Airways
plane which was scheduled <to ar
rive here last Friday buit which
was unable to land after circling
town several times, had a group
of PAA executives on board, who
were to have met with a group
of local business men.
Unable to come over on Satur
day because of their itinerary,
they sent the following message
to Mayor Charles Jones:
“Regret unable visit Nome to
day. Our group extends warmest
wishes and sincerest thanks to the
people of Nome for their contin
ued support of our services and
pledge our earnest efforts to con
tinually improve. Regards.”
(Signed) Jim Walsh
for PAA sales group
ALASKA AIRLINES
Incoming from Anchorage: J.
Lewis, L. Koonook, E. Higgins, M.
Lee, Mrs. G. Bayer, Lt. Ray.
From McGrath: Lt. S. L. Waitz
felder, Duncan W. Herr.
To Anchorage: F. M. Higgins,
H. Feeny, J. Ziegman.
TWO FIRES OVER WEEKEND
Two fires alerted the Fire De
partment over the week-end, the
first at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday and
the second about midnight last
evening.
The early morning fire was at
the Assembly of God Church in
the furnace room, causing about
$400 worth of damage, it is re
ported.
The midnight fire was just
north of the Modern Cleaners in
a small cabin and caused by an
overheated stove. No damage was
reported.
Joe Hunt in Town After
First Year at University
Jc?e Hunt is busy closing up
shop, having completed his first
year at the University of Alaska.
He reports his wife much im
proved at this time and says his
daughter has been very active in
glee club work at the Fairbanks
High School.
He plans to spend his summer
working in a Fairbanks barber
shop and to return to school in
the fall. “In a few years,” he said,
“I might return and teach school
in Nome.
Snack Bar To Re-Open
Edith Boice Geile and Louise
Saario, recent arrivals in Nome,
are busy renovating the Snack
Bar for re-opening.
MMM HOSPITAL
Admitted: Ellie Grotha, Leslie
E. Brooks, Jr., of Kotzebue.
Discharged: Lucy Maloney, Si
Sahlin, and Evelyn Boucher.
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FRESH SEAFOOD
OYSTERS — CRAB — PRAWNS
ALASKAN SHRIMP — CRAB MEAT
POLARIS COFFEE SHOP
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
INTRODUCING ...
OUR NEW PRODUCTION OF
RACCOON PARKAS
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FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY!
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Come and try on a parka. If we do not have
your size we will make it for you at—
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Special Introductory Prices