GAIiON t NEWS*VALDA FALK
The Christmas program at Gakona
School was quite a success. It was a
.wonderful program with all the children,
taking part. Everyone had a good time
and the children had a big surprise when
Santa came with a wonderful present for
them. It was the new piano, s-ome were
so thriller they could hardly contain
themselves. The parents and teachers
were so pleased that it was that much
appreciated by the children.
The Galcona Lodge also had a big New
Years party, with many freinds from all
over the area. Big boufette was served
and live music and I do mean live! It
was a big success, even tho the temp. -42.
Lots of happy faces as Santa left
such nice things for all the good kiddies
on Christmas Eve, We want to thank Mr.
Santa for stopping at all our homes here
in Gakona.
Christmas Program at the Church was
very nice again this year and all from
the valley attended, Gulkana Church on
Christmas Eve.
News is quite scarce now with this
cold snap we have had, and it couldn’t
have picked a better time with all the
kiddies home from school and in the house.
Sometimes I wonder how the teachers can
stand it, maybe they were ready for a
vacation too.
! The new Postage Ratos will be in ef
| feet by the 7th of this month. And we
! will be doing our best to.get use to it
too, ,It will rot takelong and soon, we
will forget it was ever changed. Air
Mail..80 1st class 50. I -wish to thank
all of you patrons, and wish-you a-Very
Happy New Year.
Clco McMahan and Henra Sundt left
for the -lower 48 the 4th of Jan. Mrs Sundt
has many friends out- there. Mr. McMahan
has business and will also be visiting.
Harold Falk is home from Anchorage
j after an operation, feels fine. HeHs
glad to be back.
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j A wedding the 25th of December. The
first wedding at Mentasta Villiage Church.
Mr. Houston Sanford to Jenny Johnnie.
Frank Sanford*& Ratio John were attendents
Mr. Milty performed the ccrimony..
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. Delicious meals with that
home-made goodness
Comfortable Lodging
WELL STOCKED GIFT SHOP
Friendly Bar
Open 24 hours
Telenhono TA 8-3330 for Reservations
"where old friends meet”
Mrs. Anno German, wife of 3gt. Roy
German, stationed here at Gakona, is now
a citizen of the United States, as of Jan*
8, 1963. They have been in Gakona nearly
a year. They will be leaving the end of
Fcbuary.
Sgt. Clayton Ford and family spent a
few days at the Gakona lodge, visiting.
Roy Sundt has had a long vacation
home here at Gakona. Soon he will be back
to school.
From the top of Gakona hill its looks
| like a little town at night now, there are
| five street lights here. It sure does
brighten up the valley,
Gakona Grade School basket ball team,
the North Stars, put up a very good show
ing in Glennalien the other night. It
was their first game and they lost by a
small margin, we are very proud of you
boys. So here is an extra RAH, RAH, R4H,
Mrs. Eva Holt, sister of Mrs Cleo
McMahan commented that she likes it here
very much and that it seems to be growing
on her. She will visit until Mr. McMahan
returns from his trip.
The Borne rang-Crawford
when a bit of sunshine hits ye,
..• after passing of a. cloud,
When a fit of laughter gits ye,
o';Whop yer spine is feeling proud.
Don't forgot to up and fling it,
• At a soulr -thats feeling blue
fpr the minute that you sling
11 wi11 bo mmcr ang tc you.
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