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F I RE
MOTOR CAUSES
IN EASEMENT
A small fire occurred in the basement undbr
the Trading Post Wednesday night. A motor
failed to cut out while working under an
overload and finally furst into flames.
C.O. Huntley, nightwatchman for the Co-op,
detected the blaze in time to get Mr. Nun
ley to assist him in extinguishing the fire
before any great damage was done.
WAT E R SITUATION
DISCUSSED AT C OF C
The local Chamber of Commerce met in the
Co-op Clubroom Wednesday noon for a lunch
eon. Chirikoff beef was served and it
proved to be very palatable. There was
not a quorum present, and no official busi
ness was transacted.
It was reported that the hospital is in
need of funds, and that there is over
$20,000 in unpaid bills. A resolution was
adopted asking people who owe the hospital
to make payments as soon as possible.
The water question was discussed by the
Acting Manager of the Co-op, Mr.Rasmussen,
he stated that the Co-op management re
gretted the shortage of water, and that
unless-some new method is worked out, we
would probably be short for several months.
He stated that work is being done to pro
cure more water from the limited supply at
the intake, but more would probably be
needed and unless wells could be'developed
it seems unlikely that much more water
will be available, until the return of nor
mal rainfall.
Mr. Rasmussen stated that the Co-op does
not feel that it is their responsibility
to finance a larger system as it has
enough for its own use, and only agreed to
furnish water on surplus basis. He said,
at the time that the present water system
was built, about ten years ago, it was
ample for the needs of the community at the
time and the anticipated future. However,
as the demand became larger the Co-op has
developed more water and the present sup
ply produces over a third more water than
the original demands.
He said that in 19U0 the head authority
for the Matanuska Valley Project has stated
that, the Valley only had room for fifty
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VALLEY HOME
DESTROYED BY EIRE
Faulty wiring is believed to have been the
cause of the fire that completely destroy
ed the home of the C. E. McKenzie family,
Saturday afternoon about 5:30,
The farm is located near the Cather Child
ren's Home on the Fishhook road and was
purchased last spring from the Grow Bro
thers. This summer Mr. McKenzie had added
a full basement and other new improvements.
Mr. and ,rrs. McKenzie were in Anchorage,
where he is employed,when the fire occurred.
junior play successful
•Compliments go to the Junior High Class
for their splendid performance in the play,
"Dust of the Earth", The play was present
ed in smooth running order and the students
displayed real talent and very good direct
ing in their particular role.
It will be interesting to see the Senior
play next spring and compare them with this
group. It will require good work to beat
this production.
The scenery was quite elaborate for Palmer
and helped to provide the right atmosphere
for the rest of the play.
COLOR ‘FILM F 0
6 E SHOWN
The Palmer Library Association is sponsor
ing the Fred Machetanz color movie film,
"Segooruk" (Eskimo winter) on Tuesday even
ing, November 28.
The lecturer, an Alaskan artist, author and
photographer makes his home in the ”atanuska
Valley. Mr. Machetanz promises that it will
be an interesting and entertaining evening.
The film traces the life of an Eskimo vill
age from fall until spring.
There will be two showings at 7:15 and
9:00 P. M. Admission will be $1.20 for
adults, 60# for children. You may pur
chase your tickets from any of the Lib
rary board or buy them at the box of
fice.
St. Michael's BAZAAR will be held
Saturday Evening, November l8th,
In the School Gym.