Catholics Will
Cbserve Holy Day
Thursday, May 31, will be
observed by Roman Catholics
as the Feast of the Ascension.
The date is a holy day of obli
gation for all Catholics and a
Mass will be said at 6:00 p.m.
in St. Michael’s Catholic
Church by the Rev. James P.
Snead.
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HEALTH AND ACCIDENT
INSURANCE
MERRITT LONG
Box 773, Palmer
PI 5-4600
Houston News
By Mildred Bryant
Homesteaders Club mem
bers met at the home of Mar>
Batchlers. A committee was
authorized to set plans in mo
tion for the clearing and mov
ing a club house. Next meeting
will be held at the home ol
Lena McMillan.
Mr. and Mrs. George Tuckei
were visitors at the Houston
Inn. They have just returned
from the States and remarked
how interesting and enjoyable
the fair was. especially the Al
askan display.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Simp
son and daughter stopped by
to say hello. They were moving
a small cabin to their home
stead. where their log house
burned down about a year ago.
The M. B. Construction Co.
is moving equipment out and
weather permitting, will start
JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AT
YOUR FAVORITE COCKTAILS
@ Hear RAY HOLTZ, Organist
Pianist on l-ridays.
Saturdays & Sundays
Take, a
, clou look
at
Ratal
Aot&ttoa •»
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Of course you’ll see each farmer, busy at his
task of feeding about 25 other folks this year—
and expected to keep pace with the zooming
population . . .
But a close look will show you a way of life
that was only a dream just a generation ago . . .
Rural Electric Systems first brought low-cost
electricity to the rural areas . . . made city con
veniences possible in rural homes . . . new effi
ciences for the farms . . . rural industries ... a
new and better way of life . . .
Along with great human benefits, came an
economic surge which now amounts to over a
billion dollars a year in purchases by members
of rural electric cooperatives . . .
Yes, a close look at rural America will reveal
the vital role Rural Electrics are playing in the
growth and progress of the nation . . .
Matanuska Electric
Association
on the road soon.
At the eighth grade gradu
ation May 15, held in Willov
Community building, award:
were presented by the organi
zation to Elizabeth Block, vale
dictorian and Jacki Linnebur
salutatorian.
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There will be no health clin
ic in Willow during the montl
of May. The regular schedule
will be resumed in June.
White's Crossing Laundrj
opened last week. The proprie
tor has a very nice place oi
business with eight new auto
j matic washers, two dryers and
! an extractor.
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The Terry Bunkers are the
proud parents of a baby girl.
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The Chris Terrys are adding
; a new addition to their home
| which will include a basement
! and the exterition of the living
| room.
Weather permitting, the Jun
i ior Leader Group will hold a
picnic at the home of Rose
! Palmquist.
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The road job started Mon
day. Don McKechnie will be
supervising the job this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tama
sek and daughter, of Anchor
age. accompanied by friends,
stopped by on their way fish
ing.
Moose Count Survey
Being Made
A moose count survey from
the air is being made this week
by personnel of the State Fish
and Game Division. Flying the
personnel are Dick Hamilton
and Bud Woods who were re
cently awarded a flying service
contract with the State of Al
aska.
THURSDAY. MAY 24
BOY SCOUTS, Legion hall, 7
p.m.
CAB SQUAD., Moose hall, 7:30
■! pm.
; i EXPLORERS, Legion bldg.,
7:30 p.m.
PIONEER GRANGE, Grange
. | hall, 8 p.m.
TRAP SHOOT ASS’N. Elks
hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY. MAY 25
, i PHS COMMENCEMENT. Cen
tral, 8 p.m.
VETERANS WORLD WAR I,
Member's home, 8 p.m.,
MVCCA BARGAIN STORE
OPEN, 10 a.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 2G
POPPY DAY, Legion auxiliary
MVCCA BARGAIN STORE
OPEN, 10 a.m.
MOOSE TALENT SHOW.
DANCE. Moose hall, 9:30
p.m.
| ELKS LOBSTER DINNER.
Elks hail
MONDAY. MAY 28
{ PALMER KIWANIS CLUB, !
I Grange hall, noon
| RAINBOW GIRLS. Carp, hall
7:30 p.m.
! PALMER EMBLEM CLUB,
Elks hall. 8 D.m.
MEA DIRECTORS, MEA of
fice, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY. MAY 30
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES,
Moose hall, 2 p.m.
THURSDAY. MAY 31
BOY SCOUTS. Legion hall, 7
i P-m.
i EXPLORERS, Legion bldg.,
7:30 p.m.
CAP SQUAD., Moose hall, 7:30
j P-m.
KNOWS IT ALL
The man who is not big
enough to appreciate sugges
tions is too small to bother
with.
Lakeview Pavillion
At Greatlander Resort
ANNOUNCES
DANCING EVERY FRIDAY
WASILLA LAKE - 8 P.M.
FIRST DANCE-GIRLS FREE-BOYS 50c
COME AS YOU ARE
I 6-FT. CHOPPER AT A 5-FT. PRICE |
Razor-edged flails cut
cleaner than a mower. Re
versible for double-cutting
life. Mounted in gangs of 6
and 7. Quickly switched by
/ removing cotter pin, slipping
mounting rod from cylinder.
• Unitized knife and fan
| blade cutter head re-cuts
; crop... gives effective cut
and-throw action. Adjustable
shear bars give you precision
cutting.
^■r Easy knife adjustment.
Cutter head fan blades and
knives are easily adjusted
for top cutting efficiency.
Simply open blower housing
...easily reach the entire
cutting assembly.
;\ STOP IN AND LOOK IT OVER
BROOKS EQUIPMENT GO.
PALMER, ALASKA
Auction Mart Opens
In Valley Area
Plans were announced this
week to open an auction sales
mart in the valley. The busi
ness, known as “Midway
Sales”, will be located halfway
between Palmer and Wasilla in
the large building just a mile
west of Four Corners.
"Colonel" James Rutt of
Anchorage, a professional
auctioneer and Paul Mahon
ey from the valley are the
owners and operators of the
new venture. Both have had
wide experience in public
sales.
“There has long been a need
for a regular market place,”
Mahoney said, “where buyers
and sellers of livestock, equip
ment and miscellaneous other
items could get together. It
should be of particular advan
tage to folks living in the out
lying areas.”
*\ TO THE
EDITOR
May 21, 1962
Dear Editor:
The following was submitted
to the AREA REDEVELOP
MENT COMMITTEE. May 21,
1962
POTATOES
A quick study of potato pro
ducts indicates that a very
large percentage are used in
potato chips.
Potato chips were produced
in Anchorage for a number of
years. A few years ago a crip
pling strike forced the com
pany to curtail production.
The equipment was eventually
moved to Germany.
It is probably feasible at the i
present time to establish a po-'
tato chip plant in District 7, ]
(Palmer, Wasilla, Talkeetna
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Other products such as po
tato flour, dehydrated potatoes,
quick frozen French fries could
also be produced.
Personally I think there is a
desperate need for a GOOD
TV dinner including potatoes.
Culls and peelings could be
reduced for stock teed or fer
mented into ethel alcohol, com
mon beverage or industrial al
cohol.
JIM FREY
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Sales are planned every
other Saturday and if sufficient
interest and need demand, be
held every Saturday. The first
sale is set for June 9, starting
at 12 noon.
Mahoney said he fell ihere
would be a strong market for
dairy cows, beer, calves, hor
ses and many other items of
interest to all, not only farm
ers.
Consignments may be made
in person or by calling
PI 5-4420. Pick up and delivery
services will also be available.
13 COMPLETE
FIRST AID COURSE
Thirteen valley residents
completed the Bureau of Mines
first aid class offered here last
week. They include the follow
ing:
Hal Chance, Leif Loberg,
Larry Benton, George Sand
land. Ray Ronne, Floyd Had
denham. L. P. Rorrison, Fran
ces Plack, Jean Woods, Noel
Woods. Paul Henry, Pat O’Con
nor, and Hugh Matheson.
The 12-hour course of in
struction which is similar to
the American Red Cross first
aid course, placed emphasis on
artificial resperation, fractures
and splinting, and general first
aid treatment. It is hoped that
an additional 30-hour course
will be offered at a later date.
Such a course would qualify
those completing to acquire an
instructor’s rating.
Certificates and identifica
tion cards were presented those
completing the recent course.
KIWANIANS HEAR
CHARTER TALK
Members of the Kiwanis Club
of Palmer on Monday of this
week learned of some of the
functions provided in the pro
posed city charter.
Speaking at the noon lunch
eon meeting were Ralph Moore,
charter commission chairman
and Bertram Duff, charter com
mission member. The speakers !
were asked a number of ques
tions by the Kiwanians and
some of the answers brought
out that the speakers favor the
city manager form of govern
ment because the city is now
handling about $250,000 a year.
The men pointed out that with
a city manager more efficient
government would result. They
added that under the present
form of government no one
person can give orders, that a
full council decision is neces
sary.
It was speculated that the
salary of a city manager would
run from $10,000 to $12,000 a
year. However, the charter
commission members stated,
they feel that much money
would be saved, through more
efficient government.
VC
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Palme i
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TO A SON
By John Marshal/
1
As I stand beside your crib
tonight
Thoughts and plans and dreams
fill my mind.
Plans and dreams, yes! and
purpose and vision bright.
Strange how my thoughts you
seem to bind.
You stir in me the best
Little son of mine.
II.
Tonight, it seems as though—
nay! I’m sure.
Straight from heaven above,
God gave you to me.
Innocent—made in His own
image and pure
He gave you to me because you
need me
And I need you too
Little son of mine.
III.
Unworthy, unclean, helpless! I
cry on bended knee
“Oh God! this life which you’ve
trusted me with today
Is too pure, too tender, too
much like Thee.”
I tremble lest I crush it in my
fumbling way.
God watch over you
Little son of mine.
IV.
But the God who gives, does
not go away
The road He knows—it is for
me but to follow.
And thus to let Him have his
way today
And thru ail the years which
shall follow.
That is my prayer
Little son of mine.
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I shall not insist that great
success is your due.
That is—as men count success
in this land.
I ask that to God above you
may always be true
That for what is right you shall
always stand.
That is my prayer
Little son of mine.
VI.
I need you to plan for—quiet
ly — though sometimes
aloud.
And when someday in the fray
you siana
And having done all — yet
stand, scarred but unbowed
I'll know then that you’ve be
come a man.
And I’ll be proud
Little son of mine.
ELKS PLAN LOBSTER
FEED THIS SATURDAY
The Palmer Elks and their
ladies will be treated to a “gor
met’s delight” on Saturday
night when a favorite recipe is
put to use in preparing a lob
ster feed.
The event will get under way
at the Elks home at 6:30 p.m.
and all Elks are invited to at
tend. Following the dinner
there will be dancing.
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