Page 6 The Frontiersman
Thursday, October 4, 1956
NEW FORD REPORTED
AS “FABULOUS”
A report on what the Ford
company is offering this year
in their new models was brought
back to Palmer this week from
the shows being held in San
Francisco and Seattle.
Jack Maze from Hartley Mo
tors, Inc., and son Dougie, at
tended the show and Jack re
ports the ’57 Ford as “fabulous”.
“From the ground up it is one
complete change”, he said,” and
the Fairlaine 500 is a beauty.”
He said the new 14-inch wheels
do not look small. Windshields
are swept back at the bottom;
wrap-around rear windows, nar
rower and stronger pillar posts;
straight grille, heavier bumpers
and the back-up lights are in
center of the tail lamp which
is 24% bigger, he said. He re
ported the seats much lower with
rear seats having five to seven
inches more leg room.
The station wagons have 10
inch wider rear doors and can
take a 4 ft. by 8 ft. sheet of ply
wood horizontally, from the back
of the front seat to the end of
the tail gate when down, it is
over nine feet ,he said.
During his Jrip outside Jack
had little spare time but did
take eight kids to the zoo one
day and had dinner one even
ing with Dr. John Woodward,
former Palmerite.
Carpenter*. Remember I
Carpenters Local 2251
Meet* 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Each Month
From the road up, 1957 Fords are a complete departure from previous models. They will be
unveiled by Ford dealers in 19 body styles, of which this is the four door Victoria, a member of
the new "Fairlane 500” series. Fairlane models are nine inches longer and four inches lower than
their 1956 counterparts. Though the new models are lower, interior headroom is as great as last
year, since the car’s chassis and floor are re-designed for a lower center of gravity.
HIGHWAY DEVELOPMEHT PROGRAM
TO BE TOPIC AT LEAGUE GONVENTION
General Thomas B. Wilson,
Deputy Under Secretary of
Commerce for Transportation,
will be featured speaker at the
opening day luncheon session of
the League of Alaskan Cities
Sixth Annual Convention to be
held in Ketchikan November 1-3.
In making this announcement,
Fairbanks Mayor Douglas Pres
ton, League president, pointed
out that one of the most impor
tant considerations for delegates
to the League convention will be
charting a program for city co
operation in territorial highway
development under the Federal
Aid Highway Program.
“We are indeed fortunate in
having a man of General Wil
son’s broad experience to help
guide us in making these plans,”
Mayor Preston commented.
Reportedly an excellent speak
! er, genera] Wilson is particular
; ly well qualified to speak on the
j Department of Commerce plans
• for Alaska, generally, under the
| Federal Aid Highway Program.
| He is also familiar with the uni
que problems of transportation
in Alaska, having been head of
the Alaska Steamship Company
for several years some time ago.
His experience combines both
military and civilian activities in
transportation and allied fields.
The League Convention's open
ing day luncheon on November 1
will be sponsored by the Ketchi
kan Chamber of Commerce. It
will follow directly the Conven
tion keynote address by Gover
nor B. Frank Heintzleman. It is
anticipated that the Governor’s
address will touch on territorial
plans under the Federal Aid
Highway Program.
ORGANIST IS GUEST
AT GEORGE BLACK HOME
Jimmie Baker, well-known or
ganist now appearing at the Ven
ice Room of the Ritz in Anchor- j
age and Mrs. Baker were recent
guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. George Black. The organ- j
ist entertained by playing many
popular selections on the organ.
Also present were Mrs. Lee Hart-1
ley and Clare, Mr. and Mrs.
James Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. !
James Pazaruski, Mr. and Mrs.
C ayton Esslinger, Gretchen Es
slinger, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
Brown, Mrs. Wilkens, Errol
Brown, Mr. and Mrs. George
Stone and Mr. and Mrs. R.
Clare. Baker will be giving or
gan instructions to a limited
number of pupils in the valley.
Anyone interested may contact
Mrs. Hartley, Mrs. Esslinger or
Mrs. Black.
THIS IS WHERE TOMORROW STARTS]
A new inner car gives you
a NEW KIND of FORD
for 1957!
Coming ©cfolber 3rd.
On Wednesday, October 3rd, Ford Dealers throughout
the United States will unveil a new kind of automobile!
Cars are involved in every American's life. News of a new kind
of car is the biggest kind of news to millions of Americans.
The Big New Kind of Ford is that kind of news . . .
a car totally new in design from crest to trunk lock.
This completely new automotive package will sell at
the traditionally low Ford prices.
This makes possible a new high standard of such honest-to
goodness value that it actually increases the purchasing power
of your automobile dollar.
When you see it, other cars will look out of date, because . . .
This is Where Tomorrow Starts . . . with a Big New Kind of Ford!
The New Kind of Ford is the fullest, most
eloquent expression of Ford's special per
sonality—the youthful grace, the whiplash
action-and the reputation for durability
known wherever there’s a road.
To all this we have added true elegance
—a kind of elegance never before seen in
the low-price field. Io make a car truly
elegant, you must start deep down inside.
The New Inner Ford
The Inner Ford—the car you cannot see—
is a verv remarkable structure. Its frame
is actually a cradle. Side members extend
almost the full body width; they serve not
only as supporting members but as con
cealed side bumpers of immense strength.
The New Ford Body
The new Ford body is a triumph of engi
neering in steel. The doors close with the
solid finality of a bank vault. Even the
door lock button has been moved up
front—easier for you to reach, but out of
the children’s reach.
All these features were engineered to
give you a solid new kind of comfort.
—six elbows wide in each seat, with deep
space around each one of six knees. And
above all that space, there's hat room to
spare for all six passengers.
The 1937 Ford rides low, solid, with a
firm, deep road holding feel. Yet it’s a
light-hearted, flight-hearted ride—this car
is responsive, nimble, agile, with a proud
easy movement.
The New Ford Choice
Ford offers not only one, but two sizes of
cars . . . each on its own extended wheel
base . . . each with its own body shell . . .
each with its own styling.
First, the two Fairlane Scries on a 118
inch wheelbase. 1 he Fairlane 500’s come
in 5 body types, a four-door sedan, a two
door sedan, a two- and four-door Victoria
with no center pillars, and a convertible
coupe. The same body types (except for
the convertible) are available in the Fair
lane Scries.
Second, two Custom Series mounted on
the 116-inch wheelbase chassis. In the
Custom 300 Series, a four-door and a two
door sedan are distinguished from the
Custom models by more luxurious inte
riors and elaborate trim. The Custom
Series also includes a Business Sedan.
Beyond all these, you also have your
choice of five Station Wagons—the famous
glamour cruisers that are the champions
in this fieldl
The New Ford Look
That low, low cradle-span frame means a
low, low car. The Fairlane 500 is only four
feet eight inches from road to roof! The
Custom is just over four feet nine inches!
The new Ford is not only low—but long.
Ford gives you more than 17 feet of ele
gant length in the Fairlane Series, a shade
less in the Custom. It’s a nice kind of fun
just to look at it. It’s high-priced in every
way except price.
The New Ford Performance
You can have up to 245 wonderful Thun
derbird horsepower in any Ford model.
There’s a moderate—and really moderate
—extra charge for this engine of 512
cubic inches with its 4-barrel carburetor.
For "Six” lovers, we've got the 144-hp
Mileage Maker Six. Whether you choose
Six or V-8, the going is great!
Here is where
your own tomorrow starts
It starts at your Ford Dealer’s showroom!
The cars will be there on Wednesday,
October 3.
These are the best Fords of our lives.
They are the first symbols out of Detroit
of the new automotive age that is begin
ning for you.
This is where tomorrow starts—at your
Ford Dealer’s.
This is when your tomorrow starts—
October 3rd.
The New Ford Ride
The New Kind of Ford sits six people as
no other low priced tar has ever sat them
Come in and see us for the Big New Kind of Ford!
Hartley Motors, Inc.
Authorized Ford Dealer for Valley
Rainbow Girls
Install New Officers |
Palmer Assembly No. 7, Order
of Rainbow for Girls, held their
fall open installation of officers ,
September 30. Installing officers
were Ann Sawby, Judy Hurley, |
and LeAnn Hoffman. Katheryn
Wilson was installing marshall;
Dorothy Saxton, installing chap
lain; Isa be 11 Severns, installing j
recorder; and Betty Schaefer and
Betty Jo Wilson, installing musi
cians.
The following officers were in
stalled: Roseann Branton, worthy
advisor; Jean Onkka, worthy as
advisor; Jean Onkka, worthy asso
ciate advisor; Gretchen Esslinger,
sister of charity; Charmaine Saw
by, sister of hope; Betty Jo Wilson,
sister of faith; Judy McKinley,
recorder; Murial Hanks, trea
surer; Joan Hurley, chaplain;
Sondra Driggars, drill leader;
Sue Baugh, love; Mary Lou
Seitz, religion; Patricia Schaefer,
nature; Jill Cope, immortality;
Judy Everett, fidelity; Joan Ste
phan, patriotism; Sharon Hamlin,
service; Susan Hjellen, confiden
tial observer; Penny Buzby, keep
er of the jewels; Shannon Mick,
keeper of supplies; Betty Schae
fer, musician; Faye Persinger,
choir director; and Kathy Ste
phan, Corlene Bozenoff, Donna
Carson, Clyda Thomas, Helen
Schaefer and Sally Carson, ch<.|-.
The installation was followed
by a buffet supper for the Rain
next meeting will be held Satur
bow Girls and their friends. The
day, October 13, at 2 p.m.
Q. What appearance indicates
the flavor of a strawberry,
A. A good strawberry is firm,
free from decay, and a bright
*ed. If a part of the berry is
green, it is underripe or poorly
developed.
W.O.T.M. SLATE
SPECIAL MEETING
All members of the Palmer
Women of the Moose organiza
tion are reminded of a special
pre-conference meeting that will
be held at Moose hall Monday
evening, October 8 at 8 p.m.
Members are urged to attend.
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T. J. Maloney, agent
Ph. Anchorage 22001
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP COMPANY
“They’re Pulling a Lot More Lead in the
Gas These Days and a Full Tank Gels
Kinda Heavy!”
Never saw this happen BUT . . . whatever it is they’re
putting in gas these days to make a car go better and
further (on less of it), the gas we sell has got it. Stop
and see!
Norm's Super Service
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HERE’S THE “TICKET”
I GIVE TO MYSELF!
™ck.rytha."";Cur^^hb“k, »~„kt f„ £;
m life . . . ^ take my family right alone with me!
We ye got our hearts set on a home of our ow n we re
2lS£S.aSS.#0,W0r ^ <>hi,drrn • and a lot
of things. That s why I'm so on the dot with my bank
deposit every pay day. Might be the right “ticket"
for you, too.
WRITE YOUR OWN TICKET IN \OUR SAVINGS
BANK BOOK
Bank will be closed Tuesday, October 9
MATAKUSKA VALLEY BANK
&«Hy 10 A.M. . 3 p>M.
Op«n Thursday Evanln$« g . 8 pj^
PALMER. ALASKA