-LOCAL INTEREST
IMPORTANT FOR
SUCCESSFUL TOURS
“It is necessary to have the.
interest of the local people before
—a successful tour can be conduct
ed in an area,” Brad Phillips of
the Arctic Alaska Tours told
members of the Matanuska Vallfcy
Chamber of Commerce at the
regular meeting March 3.
“Unless there is a mutual in
terest between the tourists and
the residents, the program will
-toackfire,” he added. One of the
•'important parts of a successful
•tour is that residents understand
what a tourist is. The average
-tourist spends around $700 on
-his visit to the territory and it
-«may run as high as $2,000, he
^pointed out. The average is in
-telligent, is educated and has a
natural curiosity about the coun
-try he is seeing. He is not a funny
•“looking man in a billed-cap run
- fling around with a camera, Phil
—tips stated.
The Matanuska Valley tour is
’^■included in a package trip. The
tour, from Anchorage lasts about
—eight hours. During this time the
tourist will want to eat. A simple
“tunch, featuring Matanuska Val
ley vegetables and produce would
■"he far more successful than an
elaborate meal similar to one the
-tourist could purchase anywhere
in the States, Phillips said.
Richard Jones, president of the
local chamber, told Phillips that
the board of directors would dis
cuss his problem and offer assis
tance in any way possible.
Other guests included Russell
Swank of the Matanuska Valley
Bus Lines, John Titas of the Al
aska Steamship Company and
Forrest Rohan of the Anchorage
Hotel, all of Anchorage and Miss
V. Louise Kellogg, Air. and Mrs.
Fredericks of Hallea Lodge, Mrs.
“Pat Wells of Williwaw Lodge,
Mrs. Dorothy Hasekoester of
“Kimballs, and John Gore of Tost’s
Service.
TRI-SQUARE PUNS
ST. PATRICK PARTY
A get-together, get-acquainted
St. Patrick’s Day party will be
held by the Tri-Square Club for
all members of the Masonic lodge,
Order of Eastern Star and Rain
bow Girls and their parents on
Saturday, March 13.
The party will be held at the j
American Legion Hall, beginning
at 8 p.m. Cards, games, prizes
and fun for everyone are listed !
on the program. Pot-luck refresh- ;
ments will be served.
"PARISH TO OBSERVE
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
will hold a St. Patrick’s Day pot
4uck dinner on Wednesday eve
ning, March 17, it was announc
Carpenlert, Rtmtmbwl
Carpenters Local 22S1
HmIi 2nd and 4th Wadnaaiay
Each Maath
For a taste you can’t beat
for love or money
A slice of Donald Duck
Bread and honey
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.AT YOUR GROCER
PALMER BAKING CO.
AMERICANISM ESSAY
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The American Legion and Am
erican Legion Auxiliary devote
the month of February each year
to Americanism. The month just
past has been most productive
along these lines, they announc
ed this week.
Izola Sims, department chair
man, selected the topic, “My Res
ponsibilities As An American
Citizen” for the annual Ameri
canism essay contest. Studies of
the Palmer High School and Jun
ior High School responded with
104 entries.
The selection of two winners
was very difficult, the judges re
ported, as all entries were very
good. Following a week’s study
by the judges Dorothy Hoffman
of the 12th grade was announced
winner of the high school entries
John Maze, eighth grade student,
was selected winner in the junior
high school group.
Honorable mention was given
to Grace Dreghorn, Jane Stephan,
Jane Barry, and Shirley Zaborac,
all high school students. Also
Joyce Kristi, Sharon Henke, and
Wilford Fredericks in the junior
high group.
The two winning essays will
now go to the Department of Al
aska for judging along with other
entries from all over Alaska.
Judges in the contest were
Commander and Mrs. Robert
Johns, Mrs. Florence Dunlap, Miss
Merrilyn Olson, and Mrs. Doro
thy Saxton.
FWS ISSUES NEW BOOKLET
How salmon hatchery opera
tions on the Pacific coast are
helping to maintain this valuable
commercial and sport fishery re
source is discussed in a new pub
lication recently issued by the
Fish and Wildlife Service.
This new publication—Pacific!)
Salmon: Hatchery Propagation
and Its Role in Fishery Manage
ment, is avaliable at 30 cents a
copy from the Superintendent of
Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington, D. C.
ed this week.
The dinner will be held in the
church basement, beginning at
6:30 p.m. All members of the par
ish and their friends are invited
to attend.
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ALASKA RAILROAD TRAIN SCHEDULE
Northbound
Read Down
7:30 a.m.
12:01 pan.
Each Thursday
Lv. Seward Ar.
Ar. Anchorage Lv.
Southbound
Read Up
8:05 p.m.
3:30 pan.
ANCHORAGE. McKINLEY 8c FAIRBANKS
MonM Wed„ Fri., Northbound — Tues., Thurs., Sat.. Southbound
8:30 a.m.
12:50 p.m.
4:36 p.m.
8:30 pan.
Ar.
Lv. Anchorage
Lv. Curry Lv.
Lv. McKinley Lv.
Ar. Fairbanks Lv.
ANCHORAGE AND WHITTIER
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
8:15 pan.
4:10 pan.
12:26 pan.
8:30
3:00 pan.
Lv. Whittier Ar.
Lv.
11:45
9:30
5:05 pan. Ar. Anchorage
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CONSERVATION
NOTES
By Lew Hanks
The Palmer Soil Conservation
Sub-district is holding an annual
election for the position of Super
visor. Outgoing Supervisors are
Clair Patten and Bob Webb. They
deserve a vote of thanks for the
time they have spent directing
the program of the Sub-district.
Ballots are being mailed to the
farmers. They can be returned to
the Extension Service Office or
the Soil Conservation Service Of
fice, in Palmer. Candidates who
have been nominated for the two
positions are Bob Nichols, Roland
Grover, Jim Loyer and Bob An
derson. All land owners or land
occupiers of three or more acres
are eligible to vote.
The Sub-district is also taking
orders for signs to mark your
farm. These sign are an attrac
tive green and white design
showing the Palmer Soil Con
servation Sub-district and your
name as a cooperator. These signs
can be very handy. Instead of
spending lots of time telling some
one where you live or drawing
a map of how to get here, just tell
them to follow the signs. Signs
are one dollar each and may be
ordered at the time your ballot
on Supervisors is sent in .
Dick Blue tells me that applica
tions have . been received- for
A.C.P. payments on over four
hundred acres of brome grass to
be seeded this year. I have one
thing to say about that. Be sure
your ground is in good shape be
fore you seed. Land should be
leveled or smooth. It should be
clear of roots and sticks and the
fertility should be good. A brome
seeding is a long term practice.
It pays to do a good job at the
beginning, otherwise your stand
may be disappointing. A field
heavy to foxtail should be annu
ally cropped a year or two before
seeding. If you are going to go
grass, do it right.
How many attractive ties
do you have you don't
wear because they are
wrinkled or soiled? You
can get lots more wear
from them by just bringing
them to Brown's. Gather
them up today and bring
them to us with your other
cleaning.
BROWN’S SHOP
PLAN OPEN HOUSE
FOR SILVER
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mr. Glen Woods of Pal
mer will hold open house on Sun
day from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. for
their many friends.
The Woods were married March
9, 1929 in Mishawaka, Indiana and
came to the Valley in April of
1945 where they have since con
ducted a produce farm, special
izing in potatoes.
They are parents of four sons
and one daughter, all of whom
are living in the Territory.
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TO SHOW COLOR FILM
Youth for Christ will present
their third film on the life of
Paul Saturday evening, March 13
at the Church of God, beginning
at 8 p.m.
The 16mm sound film is en
titled “Apprenticeship”.
The second film which was
shown last month was well re
ceived. Each film is packed with
drama, adventure and suspense,
as well as containing great his
torical accuracy and realistic re
ligious values.
The Saturday night rally will
also feature special music from
high school students; chorus
singing and favorite songs. Any
one who has not yet attended a
Youth for Christ meeting is invit
ed to attend the coming meeting.
All meetings are geared for young
people. The public is invited.
TRAINING MEETINGS
TO BEGIN FOR
CITY FIRE FIGHTERS
The first in a series of training
meetings for the City of Palmer
fire fighters will be held this
Friday in the office of the City
Clerk, according to an announce
ment made by Joseph Gallant, fire
chief. The meeting is scheduled
to begin at 8 p.m. All volunteer
fire fighters are urged to attend.
FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIEDS
ALWAYS BRING RESULTS
Anchorage Travel
Bureau
Lloyd C. Olsen, Owner, Mgr.
Authorized Agent for all
AIR — SHIP — RAIL — BUS
No extra charge for our
services
P. O. Box 1673 — Phone 23391
MARYLOU JOHNS
SORORITY HOSTESS
The next regular meeting of
Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi
will be held at the home of Mary
lou Johns Monday evening, March
15 at 8 p.m. All members are
urged to attend. Style show plans
will be discussed. A cultural pro
gram is planned, to follow the
business meeting.
FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIEDS
ALWAYS BRING RESULTS
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privacy of your home or office.
So much more convenient to
pay your bills this way. Your
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ceipts; and it's easier to keep
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WINNERS in 2nd Annual
ALASKA SALMON INSTITUTE
ESSAY CONTEST
Solly O'Neill Carol ludwigsen
Ronald Evenson
Elizabeth Lopez
The 1953 essay contest sponsored by the Alaska Salmon
Institute was even more successful than the previous year's—
both in the quantity and quality of entries. Again, the essays
were of high caliber and reflected hours of study and effort
on the part of contestants.
The prize winners:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION
First Prize of $300
Sally O'Neill
Anchorage Junior High School
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
First Prize of $300
Carol Ludwigsen
Ketchikan High School
A $125 set of encyclopedias has been sent to the Ketchikan and
Anchorage school libraries by the Alaska Salmon Institute.
Second Prize of $100
Ronald Evenson
Fairbanks
Second Prize of $100
Frankie Barnreiter
Petersburg High School
Third Prize of $S0
Elizabeth Lopez
Clarks Point Territorial School
Third Prize of $50
" Lillian Pietila
Palmer High School
Fourth Prize of $25
Elaine Jones
Fifth Street School, Juneau
Fourth Prize of $25
Anne Nelson
Juneau High School
Certificates ore being sent to all Honorable Mention Winners
Frankie Barnreiter
Lillian Pietila
Alaska Salmon Institute
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