Editor. *.Dorothy Irr~Beii
Palmer, Alaska Advertising.Harrif3t 2. Bell
Published once a week at Palmer* Alaska* for the Matanuska Valley Farmers’ Coopera
ting Association for the purpose of giving news of the Associations’ work, progress
and accomplishments.
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WE ARE HAVING COMPANY
Yes, It1 s that CLEAN UP time again. And—we are having company „
in just two weeks. On Colony Day we are inviting Anchorage
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in memory of the Fifteenth year of the ^ ;
• Colony settlement of the 1.1atanuska Valley.
1 Yes, it is just fifteen years ago on May QJ
) n 10th that the first group of 67 families
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arrived in the Valley, and fifteen years ago on May 23rd that
the second group arrived.
Of the original group which cane to Alaska at that tine,about
one-fourth are still on their farms; and slightly over half
are still in Alaska. In a.few cases sons of the original
settlers are now-'farming. In spite of all that has been said for and against the
1935 Colonization project, and all; its obvious short., comings, we will have to admit
that it was not an entire flop. Twenty-five percent after fifteen years is not bad.
Actually that venture focused attefttion on the Valley and on Alaska to the extent
that it has played an important role in the further settlement of this part of Alaska
Up to that tine poeple in the- States knew practically nothing about this vast Terri
tory and it was hard to find out anything even if one tried to enlighten himself.
Therefore, we feel that in commemorating this event, w.e are also celebrating a turn
ing point in Alaskan history.
Now getting back to our Clean-Up efforts, we know that this is a busy time of the
year for everyone. It’s always rush, rush, rdsh tc.get those gardens and fields
planted. Vie have such a short time to do so much. But, if a few hours are spent
each day, raking and cleaning up that rubbish around the buildings that seems to
literally pep cut of the ground every- spring, wonders can be accomplished. However,
itTs not sc much the homes that we need worry about as the streets and the public
property that needs attention. That means that every business in town will probably
have to reach out a little'beyond what he might consider his property and dc a little
extra to.have everything in ship shape condition.
So—for the next two weeks, let’s bend every effort to clean every nook and corner
and have our town the neatest in the Territory. Let’s make our Valley ’’The Garden
Spot of Alaska.”
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COLONY
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THE TRUTH WILL ' OUT.
In a stuffy, smoked filled secret conference room in the Kremlin last Wednesday, sat
nine crafty planners whose diabolical plots against the government were being finally
brought to light by government officials. The Incessant footsteps of soldiers could
be heard in the corridors. To make certain that no details were overlooked, an ef
ficient stenographer kept careful notes. Page by page the various plots unfolded.
Hearts beat fast, nervous beads of perspiration appeared on first this forehead and
that as each schemer heard nis name called and his plot was carefully brought to
light. What would the outcome of this important conference be? Who fcould take the
rap?
For further details of the produce Bid opening, see the article on page 1 of this
issue. JWW
Editor1s Note: nThc Kremlin” is a nickname applied to the main administration build
ing at Elmendorf Field where the purchasing & contracting office is located.