ALASKA FARM FORUM TO MARK
EXTENSION SERVICE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
The 25th anniversary ol the
Agricultural Extension Service
in Alaska will be recognized
February 1, 2, and 3, 1955 by an
Alaska Farm Forum, sponsored
by the Matanuska Valley Cham
ber of Commerce.
The Forum, endorsed by the
All-Alaska Chamber of Com
merce, will bring together farm
ers and gardeners, processors,
agricultural technicians, and peo
ple in the marketing trades to
examine ways in which the Terri
tory’s expanding needs for food
and feeds can be met through Al
askan production.
“Agriculture is Alaska’s fast
est growing industry”, Richard
Jones, president of the local
Chamber, stated today. ‘‘This
year’s crop retailed for over $5,
* 000,000. This $5,000,000 generated
more money as it passed through
processing and marketing chan
nels. The best thing about it is
that it was spent within the Ter
ritory of Alaska.
“We believe the Alaska Farm
Forum can further stimulate pro
duction and marketing of Alas
kan produce and in so doing bol
ster our economy, red'^e living
costs, and make the Territory
more self-sufficient”.
Two prominent agricultural
scientists will participate in the
Forum. They are Dr. George
Scarseth, research director of
the American Farm Research As
sociation, and Dr. W. M. Beeson,
Purdue University animal hus
bandryman. Dr. Scarseth receiv
ed nation-wide recognition for his
work in plant nutrition when he
was given Freedom Foundation
awards in 1951 and 1952. He is
well known as a writer and lec
turer and recently returned from
studies of Far North farming
methods in Norway at a latitude
similar to Alaska’s.
Dr. Beeson, an animal nutri
tion expert, has performed re
search in the feeding of swine,
cattle, sheep, and small animals
that has reportedly netted mid
AUCTION NETS OVER
$400 FOR BANS
Over $400 was realized by Pal
mer Kiwanis at their public auc
tion held last Saturday as a bene
fit for the Palmer School Band
program.
Prior to the auction the school
band, under the direction of Lee
Plumbley presented several live
ly numbers which were well re
ceived.
The very successful event was
thoroughly enjoyed by the audi
ence, with everything except the
kitchen sink put on the auction
block. Among items sold were
boxing gloves, a piano, a panel
truck, a LaSalle car, electric
dish washer and countless other
items, all of which were donated
by merchants and individuals.
The proceeds will be turned
over to the band program. Profes
sional auctioneer Marve Hen
rikson and his helper “Sid” ad
ded much color (and money) to
the auction with their rapid auc
tioneer chants. Kiwanians this
week extended their thanks and
appreciation to the two men who
not only volunteered their ser
vices, but made a trip from An
chorage in order to participate,
and all others who contributed
time and articles to the sale.
AIRMEN TO HEAR
OF WINTER FLYING
Jack Carr, popular Anchorage
flyer, will be guest speaker to
night at the regular meeting of
the Matanuska Valley Airmens’
Association. His topic will be on
winter flying. All members are
urged to attend. The meeting will
be held in the Co-Op club room
at 8 p.m.
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
ACCOUNTING FORMS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Everything
for the Office
Expert Office
Machine Repairs
COMMERCIAL
STATIONERS
Reed Bldffw Opp. Federal Bldg.
Dial MS1S—Anchorage, Alaska
western livestocK men a lortune
in recent years.
Farmers will attend the Forum
from Southeastern Alaska, the
Tanana Valley, the Kenai Pen
insula, and the Anchorage area
to examine their problems and,
with Matanuska Valley farmers,
explore solutions to an expand
ed production and marketing of
Alaska-grown food and feeds.
Specialists from the University of
Alaska and the Alaska Agricul
tural Experiment Station will also
participate, Jones stated.
Cooperating with the Matan
uska Valley Chamber of Com
merce in staging the territory
wide agricultural forum, will be
the Charles H. Lilly Company of
Seattle, Territorial Commission
er of Agriculture, Territorial Soil
Conservation; Farm Home Loan
Administration, Alaska Extension
Service, and the Alaska Agricul
tural Experiment Station.
NEW BABIES
Call
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie B. Call are.
receiving congratulations on the
birth of their first child, a daugh
ter, who was born at Valley Pres
byterian Hospital on December 1.
She has been named Debra Lynn
and weighed five pounds, 15
ounces at birth. Mr. Call is em
ployed by the Co-Op Creamery.
Eiben
A second child, a son, was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Merle W. Eiben
on December 3 at Valley Presby
terian Hospital. He weighed 10
pounds, two ounces and has been
named Ricky Royce. Mr. Eiben
is with the Alaska Air National
Guard, at Elmendorf.
Gazaway
Mr. and Mrs. H. Prentiss Gaza
way are receiving congratulations
on the birth of their third child
and first daughter. Rebecca Ann
was born at Valley Presbyterian
Hospital on December 2 and
weighed five pounds, eight ounc
es at birth. Mr. Gazaway is with
the Agriculture Experiment Sta
tion.
MARINE RECRUITER
RECEIVES AWARD
M/Sgt. Leonard L. Gaston,
USMC, Marine Corps Recruiter
for Alaska, has been awarded the
Recruiting Achievement Award
by Major General H. D. Lonscott,
Commanding General, Depart
ment of Pacific, and Director,
12th Marine Corps Reserve and
Recruitment District, San Fran
cisco, California.
The award was given to the
outstanding recruiter of the en
tire area of the 12th Marine Corps
Reserve and Recruitment District,
which is composed of Alaska, the
Hawaiian Islands, and the states
of Washington, Idaho, Montana,
Utah, Nevada, and California.
M/Sgt. Gaston has been a fre
quent Palmer visitor the past few
months.
Youth Recreation
Planned for Saturday
A special welcome will be
awaiting all the young people of
the Valley on Saturday night at
Youth Recreation at the United
Protestant Church at 7:30 p.m.
The only admission is to invite
a friend. There will be games, re
freshments and a film.
PUBLIC CARD PARTY
Monday. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
St. Michael's Basement
Playing
Bridge — Canasta —
Pinochle
PAUL’S RADIO AND
TV SERVICE
Radio Repair
Guaranteed Service :
Save money, time and your
disposition, bring your Radio,
Phonograph problems to us.
Mail orders promptly filled.
Sales and Service — Phone
23633 Sth & Barrow, Anchorage
TOURS
CHARTERS
REASONABLE RATES
DELIVERIES
Valley Taxi Service
Located in Matanuska Hotel
TELEPHONE 3781 OR 2011 PALMER, ALASKA I
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Motor-in-Service
GENERAL REPAIRS - WELDING
GAS & OIL
Harry Duff Phone 65J11 Bert Duff :
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A Good Spot For Your Favorite Cocktail
or Mixed Drinks
Dining room and snack bar in conjunction
Have You Tried Rosie’s Pastry and Pie?
They are out of this world!
Alpine Inn
Mile 61 — Glenn Highway
Phene 1-J-31
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Pigglv Wiggly
SALE STARTS THURSDAY EVENIHG
December 9th, IOth, I Ith
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SWIFT’S
PHEN
12 oi. tin
49c
HUNT’S
PEARS
No. 2y2 tin
45c
VALAMONT
!.S.P, Cherries h.am. 29c
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LIBBY’S
Grapefruit Sections Ho.303ii.25c
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HUNT’S
Cream Style Corn No.aotin 19c
LIBBY'S
Green Beans
Nh 303 tin
23c
Marblehead Squash lb. 13c
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Meat Department
CHOICE BABY BEEF
Pol Roast
lb. 59c
Bean Pot Bacon
lb. 49c
Dried Beef
4oz. 39c
Roasting Chicken lb. 59c
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