LOCAL HEART ASSOCIATION
RECEIVES DATA ON DISEASE
xae luuai American neari /as
sociation has recently received in
formation and data concerning
diseases of the heart and blood
vessels, according to Don L. Ir
win, charman of the local asso
ciation.
The American Heart Associa
tion was organized because of the
alarming increase in the death
rate of people in all age groups
and social classifications. The as
socation’s program is attacking
the problem in three major areas
■—research, education and com
munity service. As a part of their
educational program the follow
ing facts about diseases of the
heart and blood vessels have
been made available:
Morality: In 1952, latest year
for which figures are available
from the National Office of Vit
al Statistics, heart and crcula
tory diseases caused 771,000
deaths, or 51.6% of all deaths.
Comparison: Same year, the
next five highest causes of death
were: Cancer, 224,000: accidents,
95,000; pneumonia, 47,000: tuber
culosis, 25,000; and diabetes, 25,- j
000—a total of 416,000 for the
five.
Incidence: About 10,000,000 per
sons. or one out of every 16, suf- j
fer from some form of heart or
blood vessel disease. Of these,
about 500,000 are elementary and ;
high school children.
Age Levels: Hear disease af
fects people of all age levels and
economic groups After the age
of 45 they cause one of every two
deaths.
Principal Types: There are 20
forms of heart disease. The three
that account for about -90% of
all heart disease ar~: Coronary,
Hypertensive and rheumatic
heart disease.
Progress: Unknown to medical
science are the causes of rheu
matic fever, high blood pressure
and arteriosclerosis. However
the outlook is hopeful that both
causes and controls will ultimate
ly be discovered. It is now known
that prompt and efficient medi
cal treatment of streptococcal
sore throat with penicillin may
prevent development of rheuma
tic fever. Notable surgical proce
dures have been perfected, re
markable tools have been devel
oped for the diagnosis and study
of these diseases and many new
drugs have been formulated that
are effective in the care and
treatment of diseases of the heart.
HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS
KEEP POLICE BUSY
Mrs. Ruth Saulsbury, Palmer
Highway, received cuts and bruis
es early Saturday morning when
the 1951 Studebaker pick-up
truck she was driving failed ot
make the curve at the south
end of Knik Bridge and continu
ed on up the mountain, over
turning as is fell back. The ac
cident was discovered by a pass
ing motorist who brought Mrs.
Saulsbury into the Valley Hos
pital where she was held over
night and treated for her injur
ies. Territorial police investigated
the accident and listed the truck
as a total loss.
Tom Joiner, young son of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Joiner was slight
ly injured when the 1952 Ford
pick up truck in which he was
riding failed to make the curve
near the Joe Loyer home on De
cember 6. Mr. Joiner who was
driving the truck told Territorial
Police that his son had slipped
on the seat and as he tried to help
him back on the seat the car
went off the road. At least $400
damage was done to the truck,
territorial police said.
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Economic Cost: Eacn year ax
least 152,100,000 man-days are
lost as a result of heart and cir
culatory diseases. The cost is even
more staggering in terms of loss
of life, human suffering and
treatment programs.
Hopeful Facts: Today, hearts
are being saved because heart
research is making vital new dis
coveries, and because people are
beginning to know these five
hopeful facts: Some forms of
heart disease can be prevented—
a few can be cured. All heart
cases can be cared for far best if
diagnosed early. Almost every
heart condition can be helped by
proper treatment. Most heart pa
tients can keep on working—
often at the same job. Your “sym
ptoms” may or may not mean
heart disease. Don’t guess—don’t
worry. See your doctor and be
sure.
ACT BONUS MOVIE
“NANOOK" FEATURES
LIFE OF ESKIMOS
Members of the Palmer chap
ter of Alaska Community Thea
tre will have a bonus movie to
wind up the first ACT film
series. “Nanook” the beautiful
documentary film of Eskimo life
will be shown Saturday evening,
December 12 at 8 p.m. in Grange
Hall. A few guest tickets will
be available at the door.
Local people will be interest- j
ed in learning that Robert Mayo
kok, the Fairbanks artist and i
radio commentator, has a minor
role in the film.
LOCAL ELKS ATTEND
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Several members of the Pal- i
mer Elks lodge and their families
attended annual memorial ser-!
vices for former members held j
in Anchorage Sundav, December i
6.
The program included songs
by the choris of the First Presby
terian Church under the direction
of Henry Brooks. During the ser
vices Judith Radinsky served as
flower girl.
Palmer officers who participat
ed in the program included Leon
ard Kyger, exalted knight, Leroy
Johnson, lecturing knight and
Matt Onkka, orator. Other lodges
participating were Anchorage
and Seward. Donald E. Craig of
the Anchorage lodge was chair
man of the committee in charge
of the program.
CHRISTMAS TREES
UP TO 8-FEET
will deliver
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HAND MADE CERAMIC
FLOWER HOLDERS by
Mrs. Evan Jones of
Wasilla
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CEDAR-MEDRONE
HEMLOCK
Available for Wreaths
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STYRO FOAM — Make
your own table or
Mantle Decorations
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Floral Arrangements
Corsages — Bouquets
Potted Plants
PHONE 32J11
MATANUSKA VALLEY
GARDENS
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TED BY
f God 16 Voice Choir
Pianist, PATTI JANNING
ing & Heating
DELGO HOME HEAT
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PHONE 47J4
Wasilla News
by Peggy Betts
Kose ana uon x^amDert nave
been added to the Wasiila School
student roster. The Lamberts are
living on the Mine Road about
two miles from Wasiila.
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Harold Nichols recently re
turned from a plane trip to Cher
ikoff Island.
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Richard Mommsen of Kenai
has been visiting with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Momm
sen of Wasiila.
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Wasiila School Superintendent
Ernest E. Line is a patient in
Providence Hospital, where he is
recuperating from an operation.
Mrs. Ethel Zinn of the Valley
Christian Children’s Home is
substituting for Mr. Line during
his absence. Pat Carter is coach
ing the basketball team in Mr.
Line’s place as coach.
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Mrs. Charlotte DeHart, Mrs.
Etta Wilmoth and Miss Carol Hil
burn were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Teeland on Thanks
giving Day.
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Wylie Betts is a patient in
"BLAZiNG ALASKA'S
TRAILS" NOW AVAILABLE
Dr. Alfred H. Brooks’, “Blaz
ing Alaska’s Trails,’’ has been re
ceived by the University of Alas
ka and is now available to all
desiring a copy of this authora
titive book, which sells for $4.50
per copy.
“Blazing Alaska’s Trails” is a
complete record that covers all
phases of Alaskan life up to 1920.
Publication of the book was un
dertaken jointly by the Arctic
Institute of North America and
the University of Alaska.
Copies of this 517 page book
are now available from the School
of Mines, University of Alaska,
College, Alaska and from book
stores throughout Alaska.
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O'Neill & Sons Inc.
Distributors for
E. I. DuPont Do Nemours Go.
Explosives and Blasting Accessories
Phone, Write or Wire
Ph9 O’Neill.... Alpine Inn
Providence Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sid Brown of
Anchorage spent last week-end
at their cabin on Lake Wasilla.
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kotila and
Mr. and Mrs. Paul LaPort had
their official opening a£ new
proprietors of Green Acres on
Lake Wasilla last Saturday night
at an open house from 7 to 9
p.m.
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Susie Henry is recuperating at
her home from a recent illness.
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Mr. and Mrs. Matt Galavin,
Anchorage, were recent week
end guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Sorenson, Paradise Lake.
MASONS TO INSTALL
OFFICERS DECEMBER 29
An installation of officers will
be held by the Matanuska Lodge
293, F and AM on Tuesday, De
cember 29 at Carpenters’ Hall.
The installation will also com
memorate the third anniversary
of the local lodge.
TREASURE CHEST
CLOTH BOOK AND TOY
ANIMAL—Colors fast and
non-toxic
Foam rubber stuffing of
animal allows it to be
used as sponge
BOXED — SI.75
or toy animal alone 50c
Machetanz and Autographed
Books
BROWN'S WILL
REMOVE IT!
You're making a salad. Then
—slip! Splash! There goes
a red, ripe tomato on your
new dress or blouse. It's
hard to get out, too . . .
but not if you send the
soiled garment to us. We
carefully removed all such
"hard to take out" stains
and return the article to
you as good as new.
BROWN’S SHOP
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FIVE RECEIVE PINS
AT SORORITY'S FORMAL
RITUAL OF JEWELS
Mrs. Harold Thuma, director
of Theta chapter, Beta Sigma Phi,
was presented a corsage and her
jeweled pin at a formal ritual of
jewels held Monday evening in
Carpenters Hall. Four members
of the local chapter also received
corsages and jeweled pins. They
were Gladyce Jones, Dorothy
Getsgo, Dorene Asay and Hazel
Harris. Mrs. Don Irwin, sponsor,
who is a retual of jewel member,
was presented a corsage.
Following the candlelight cere
monies conducted by Betty Rice,
president and Betty Adams, vice
president, refreshments were
served.
During the business meeting
1 members voted sums of money
for the current health seal sales
and the annual community
Christmas party for valley chil
dren.
FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIEDS
ALWAYS BRING RESULTS
Carpenters, Remember I
- Carpenters Local 2251
Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Each Month
WASiLLA CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Wasilla Calendar of Events _
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 11
BOY SCOUTS. Wasilla School,
3:30 p.m.
WASILLA P-TA. Wasilla School
8 p.m.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15
WASILLA COMMUNITY CLUB,
Community Hall, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16
GIRL SCOUTS. Wasilla Road
house. 3:30 p.m.
BROWNIES, Mrs. John Polis
home, 3:30 p.m.
PLAN TO ORGANIZE
LOCAL CERAMIC CLUB
All persons interested in form
ing a ceramic club in the Valley
are invited to attend a meeting
planned for Friday December 18
in the Extension Service craft
room. The organizational meet
ing will begin at 8 p.m.
The formation of a ceramic
club is the outcome of a recent
ceramic class conducted by Mrs.
Harold Butcher of Anchorage.
Several attractive pieces will be
on display this week in a shop
window in Palmer Richard Blue
of the Extension Service announ
ced. Each member of the class
completed several pieces, includ
ing cups, pinch pots, and boxes.
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trimmed.$5.95 and $6.95
Free Knitting Lessons every Thurs. 2-4 p.m. *
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Palmer fclHlBHLLd BUILDING
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"The Alaska Jewelers"
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