Valley FRONTIERSMAN
Published each Tuesday and Friday
Palmer, Alaska
Entered as second class matter on Oct. 21, 1947 at the post office
at Palmer, Alaska, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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Viola Daniels .Editor
Evon DeLand .Advertising Manager, Palmer
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Daniels —In the Lion’s Den
As is so often the case when things don’t quite go the way
we’d like them in our life, we in Palmer this week are just be
ginning to learn who our real friends are. We’ve heard more
genuine condolence on the loss of the Alaska Native Service hos
pital, then we ever did of well wishing, when we were working to
get it located here.
Several letters have come, expressing regret at the decision
to .locate the hospital in Anchorage. One communication from
high official sources reported that The Alaska Railroad’s offer of
steam and power without cost, should the structure be built in
Anchorage, was a determining factor in the final decision.
And although Anchorage sources have confidently reiterated
that they have considered the recent announcement a foregone
conclusion since June, one Anchorage business man was still
sufficiently worried on July 9, to address a wire of inquiry to
Delegate Bob Bartlett in Washington, D. C.
A copy of Mr. Bartlett’s reply to that man, Robert B. Atwood,
was forwarded to the Valley Frontiersman this week. We con
sider it of sufficient importance to reproduce it in full here. We
feel that Mr. Bartlett’s thinking, which he outlines in the wire,
is a clearcut summation of the entire matter. We think that those
of us who live in the Valley owe the delegate a letter of appreciation
for his frankness and for the effort he expended in attempting
to secure the hospital for Palmer. His wire follows:
“According to latest information from Interior Department it
is* probable that they will adhere to decision to place sanitorium
at Anchorage. I did recommend to Assistant Secretary Warne and
Commissioner Zimmerman and later to General Superintendent
Foster they should inquire into desirability locating institution in
Valley. I did so out of conviction that wherever it can be
done without decreasing efficiency or pyramiding costs, there
ought to be widest possible distribution Federal undertakings, so
as to promote general welfare of entire territory.
“It became apparent when Congress appropriated over 200
million dollars for Alaska for current fiscal year that not only
initial construction costs but later additions and continuing main
tenance would be decisive factor in Alaska prosperity for long
time to come, instead of being temporary in nature as so many
have previously assumed.
“To start with, it was absolutely certain sanatorium would
be located in or adjacent to Anchorage, because Interior officials
and others interested in controlling tuberculosis were convinced
that was logical location.
“Record shows something in neighborhood of 28 million dollars
now scheduled for expenditure Fort Richardson. Anchorage will
benefit notably, because of its headquarters position, from CAA
appropriation 1214 millions. Likewise with reference Alaska
Railroad funds now available in amount 29 million. Very distinct
benefits will accrue to Anchorage because ARC appropriations
totaling 24V£ millions. It will be recalled $1,370,000 appropriated
for Turnagain Arm. All of us remember recent appropriation to
talling 8 million dollars for international airport to be located
Anchorage.
“Thus, in matter of direct appropriations alone—Turnagain
Arm, airport and Fort Richardson—expenditures close to 50
million dollars slated for Anchorage. I cite these figures to show
what Anchorage is actually receiving, and in attempt to demon
strate persuasive argument can be made and should be made for
distribution activities where justified for long term advantages
entire territory.
“Of course institution in Valley would most obviously in so
many ways help Anchorage, while at same time furnishing needed
economic prop to Valley. I should think Anchorage people general
ly could well join with Valley residents in their endeavor. It is
certain continued well being of municipality depends as much
upon prospering trading area as with direct activities in city J
boundaries.
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“In connection with my recommendation, desire to point out
Valley people were most anxious to have airport located there
and urged me to join with them, but because I thought conclusive
arguments could be made for Anchorage I did not. Now I feel
situation is reversed and it is proper and right for me to urge
Valley location.
“I can see strong arguments can be made either for Anchor- j
age or Valley as site, but my position based solely upon belief there i
are obvious advantages to be gained in diversification.”
Our thanks to Delegate Bartlett for his defense of our point]
of view. It soothes the sting that our neighbors’ ridicule has in
flicted in the past few days.
It is the opinion of the Frontiersman’s editor that the thanks
, ought to come from each of us individually, as well as through
this public expression of appreciation. We were quick to bombard
our legislator with letters when we wanted something. We feel
a‘second bombardment of thank-you notes wouldn’t be much
of a chore for a grateful Valley.
Right now, when we’d almost begun to feel that the Valley
hadn’t a friend left in high places, it is nice to find that we have
a number who are still willing to get right up and acknowledge
us. Those friends will be long remembered by a grateful and grow
ing Valley.
Classified Ads
FOR SALE OR TRADE
ACREAGE, close in; will take
late model pick-up, panel or
station wagon. Inq. LeDuc,
Ketchikan Spruce.
FOR SALE
HOUSE in North Palmer, 3 rms.,
partly furnished; 75x260 ft.
lot; good soil, part planted to
spuds; electricity, running
water, oil stove with piped-in
supply. Wood range and stove
in cellar under house; quan
tity seasoned firewood; woven
wire and picket fenced. Lo
cated directly back of Church
of God. Priced reasonable. A.
G. Miller, Box 323, East An
chorage.
’35 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan,
new tires, rebuilt motor, $500;
2-wheel trailer, canopy top,
new tires; two double sleeping
bags, wool-lined, $30 ea.; sin
gle sleeping bag, down-filled,
$20; SeaBee 5 h.p. outboard
motor, new, $100; double bed
mattress, $15; 30-40 Kragg
rifle, $75. See M. G. Bowman,
MVFCA staff house or inq. at
Trading Post.
’46 CHEVROLET pickup; or will
trade for car. Louis Tomsha,
Jonesville.
MUST SELL partly furnished
home; electricity, city water.
Stenson, first street north
Anch. highway, third house.
HOUSE LOGS; delivered or at
mill. Phone 50Y12 or write
Box 682, Palmer.
’37 BUICK, recently overhauled
motor, new tires; exceptionally
good condition. Hartley Broth
ers Motors.
8 8-ACRE farm, 7 rm. house,
water, lights; 30 acres cleared;
4V2 mil. north of Palmer. Inq.
David Bryant, Box 1848, Pal
mer.
APPROXIMATELY 25 acres of
land, 20 under cultivation;
priced for quick sale; located
three mi. so. of Palmer on
good road. Inq. Palmer Photo
graphic Center.
HYDRAULIC LOADER units; fit
Ford-Ferguson and McCor
mick-Deering tractors. Hartley
Bros. Motors.
TAPPAN gas stoves and regu
lators. Hartley Bros. Motors.
HELP WANTED
WOMAN to do cleaning for sev
eral hours, 1 day week. Inq. at
Valley Frontiersman office.
FOUND
LEATHER PURSE on sidewalk
near Koslosky’s. Contains
shopping list, key ring with
out key and small amount of
change. No identification.
Claim at Frontiersman office.
YOUNG CHESAPEAKE male
dog w/collar. Owner may
claim from Philip Danielson
by paying for this ad.
HOUSE KEY on long chain.
Owner claim at the Valley
Frontiersman office.
NOTICE
THERE ARE still plenty of those
bundles of old newspapers
available at the Valley Front
iersman office, but they don’t
last long. Come get yours
early, if you want to get them.
There’s no charge for them.
VALLEY
VISITORS
At the Lodge:
Jack Baugh, A. W. Baugh, Pal
mer; M. J. Slaughter, Anchorage;
Arthur Johnson, Tacoma, Wash.;
Frank Edwards, Indianapolis,
Ind.; O. N. Alsacher, Seattle,
Wash.; Mrs. Fred C. Rigger, New
York; Marilyn Johnson, Anchor
age; Alfred Dechennt, Robert
Cole, Fort Richardson; George
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V. P. Church Plans
Sunday Basket Dinner
There is to be a potluck basket
dinner at the United Protestant
Church this Sunday, immediately
following the morning service,
according to announcement from
Rev. Fred Telecky. Everyone is
invited to attend.
Church members are asked to
bring food enough for their fami
lies and for three or four addi
tional diners, as well.
Valley residents are reminded
that there is a church school at
the United Protestant Church
each Sunday morning. There is
a Sunday school class for every
age group. During church serv
ices there is a nursery for all
children two years old and
younger.
Wasilla Has Chickenpox
WASILLA — Still another
misery has been added to the
recent list of injuries plaguing
the vacations of Wasilla's school
kids. Chickenpox has broken out
in the community, interrupting
holiday fun for Wasilla’s younger
set.
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Flour Girls Meet
At Leader’s Home
By WANDA BELL
The Palmer Flour Girls met at
the home of Mrs. C. A. Sandvik
this week. They sang songs, re
peated their pledge and motto
and played games for the enter
tainment part of their meeting.
For the business meeting, Billy
Jean and Alma Roark made oat
meal cookies. Jean Carroll and
Margaret Cope baked some deli
cious prune bread. A report of
the 4-H Council meeting was
given.
Mrs. Sandvik talked about 4-H
camp and about giving demon
strations.
JUST DRY RUN
Tuesday’s fire siren was mere
ly a test of the remote control ap
paratus at the Valley Telephone
Exchange, Association chairman
A1 Hagen explained today. There
has been no occasion to test the
control since it was established,
so drilling firemen decided to try
it last Tuesday.
FIRE INSURANCE
is still your only SURE protection for your home
and personal belongings. Take every precaution
to avoid fire in your home and farm buildings.
Then be certain that an adequate policy covers your
home and belongings in the event fire does strike.
See
JACK NAZE
at the
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