BUND WASILLAN GIVEN
TALKING BOOK MACHINE
WASILLA—Nick McNeil, 74
year-old Wasilla resident, who
has been blind since cataracts
formed over his eyes when he
was 12 years old, this week was
delving into the world of books
again for the first time since his
boyhood.
Mr. McNeil has not regained
his sight, but he has received a
new talking book machine, to
gether with four books on rec
ords. Under a borrowing plan
provided by the Library of Con
gress, Mr. McNeil will receive,
on loan, three books each month
through the Seattle Public Li
brary.
The books, each of which has a
Braille title imprinted on the rec
ords, are a part of a free service
for the blind. The talking book
machine is also sent through the
Seattle library.
This service is given without
charge to all blind persons of the
United States who care to avail
themselves of the opportunity to
use the equipment and to borrow
books.
Mr. McNeil received his ma
chine through the efforts of Del.
Bob Bartlett, when the delegate
became interested in his case
after reading his story in an An
chorage newspaper last winter.
Although nearly totally blind
(he is able to distinguish day
from night), Mr. McNeil lives
alone, cooking his own meals and
caring for all his daily needs. He
has been known to travel the en
tire length of the Valley and even
as far as Anchorage, without as
sistance.
WINS RECORD PLAYER
Robert Plumley was the win
ner of the portable record-player
given away at the Moose dance
in the Neal Wright hall last Sat
urday night.
Last Year’s Spud Crop
Finished Off By Army
Nearly all surplus potatoes in
the Valley were accounted for
when a new contract for 180 tons
was negotiated with the Army
recently by Glen Woods, inde
pendent producer. Mr. Woods
said a number of Valley growers
had signed together to fill the
Army contract. The vegetables
will be trucked to Fort Richard
son by Carl Meiers.
With the completion of this
most recent contract the only
Grade A potatoes remaining in
the Valley are those necessary
for Anchorage and local con
sumption and those earmarked
for seed.
Army inspectors visited the
Valley early this week to exam
ine this latest purchase of Mata
nuska Valley produce.
Homemakers Meet
At Wasilla Church
The June meeting of the
Homemaker’s Council will be
held in Wasilla. Homemakers
will meet at The Church there
at 11 o’clock on the morning of
June 7. Council members are
asked to meet at the Extension
Office in Palmer at 10 o’clock
that morning, so that transpor
tation can be provided for all
who wish to attend.
A potluck luncheon will be
served at Wasilla following the
conclusion of the business meet
ing.
CotbrluoiwlTHTtUif—
InumbuT —Air.
Glad to have you with us on Colony
Day, folks
Don't wait until fall and our lockers are full,
to get that extra space you need
Order lockers at once. We have only
a few vacancies now
PALMER COLD STORAGE & LOCKER SERVICE
Our New Equipment Is Now All Installed
Get all cleaned up the new way
for Colony Day
BROWN'S SHOP
Greetings
Colony Day Visitors
When you're tired and hungry, won't you drop in
to see us?
Here's what we'll be serving over the three-day holiday
Saturday
Fried Local Chicken
Sunday
Roast Turkey with Dressing and Cranberry Sauce
Monday
Baked Virginia Ham with Candied Sweet Potatoes*
And all the trimmings, of course, to complete your meal
FRONTIER CAFE
88 4-H Club Members
Undertake Five Projects
A recent check on this year’s
4-H club members enrolled in
the Valley, shows that 44 4-H
club members have enrolled in
gardening, 22 in sewing, 20 in
baking, 1 in canning and 1 in
poultry. Eight 4-H clubs have
been organized so far, this year.
It is expected that another
club will be organized at Wa
silla in the near future, and that
two Butte clubs, which have
been holding scheduled meetings
but have not officially enrolled,
also will complete their regis
tration.
One additional sewing club is
to be organized under the lead
ership of Mrs. Sarah Moffitt.
Girls who wish to enroll in this
class are asked to contact Mrs.
Moffitt.
GO TO BETTLES
Mr. and Mrs. Ed DuRand and
young daughter Mary Ann, who
have been visiting the Harry
Ryans for the past week, left
for Anchorage Thursday. They
expected to take plane for Bet
ties on Friday, where the Du
Rands will set up a CAA station.
Mrs. DuRand will be the first
white woman to live at the Bet
ties station.
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REMEMBER COLONY DAY ]
Through Your Own Photographs =
And remember to buy your supplies 55}
at your own =
PALMER PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER
Color film in all sizes in stock
Sells Subscriptions
Miss Erna Taylor, a repre
sentative of the Alaska Weekly,
is spending several days in the
Valley this week. Miss Taylor is
soliciting subscriptions to the
Seattle-published weekly, which
prints a round-up of territorial
news.
Quit For Summer
Members of the Eastern Star
and Masonic clubs, which ni#t
last Monday evening, voted to
make that meeting their last un
til the fall. The regular meeting
schedule will be resumed at t!jc
end of summer vacation.
NORTH PALMER COFFEE SHOP
for
FOUNTAIN SERVICE - - LIGHT LUNCHES
NORTH PALMER STORE
We invite you to visit us on Colony Day
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of
★ Groceries ★ Meats
★ Fresh Vegetables ★ Case Goods
★ Fresh Fruit k Ice Cream
Open Daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Now On Display At Our Store
IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE
Don’e delay another minute in getting your
tickets on this boat and motor.
Drawing at 7:30 p.m. on May 30 at barbecue pit.
TICKETS ON SALE AT ALL BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENTS IN PALMER
Get Yours Today and Help Finance Oar Airport
KOSLOSKY'S DEPARTMENT
STORE
Exclusive agent for Aluma Craft in Palmer and vicinity