Tribute To A Trucker
(The following tribute to
a friend was occasioned by
the tragic death of Jonas E.
Johnson of Glenallen in the
recent Alaska Airlines plane
crash in Seattle.)
"Johnny" Johnson drove
our highways and tote roads
for many years. When Alas
ka Road Commission heads
wanted something hauled and
didn't know whether it could
be done—they sent "Johnny"
to do it. That was all there
was to it. He was a sort of
Rowan carrying a "Message
to Garcia." His hauls over
the "Trail" and the "Glenn"
were many, thrilling and
dangerous. His matchless
judgment and ability as a
driver enabled him to cope
with any situation.
He got through.
A few days ago "Johnny"
was killed in a plane acci
dent. His infant son also suc
cumbed. It hurts me, some
how, to think of a man like
hi111—so sure of himself, so
courageous, finding himself
in a position in which he
could do nothing to t save
himself or those he loved.
He was out of his element.
So I hone that where he is
now there'll be trucks to
drive and long hauls and
good roads.
Anyway I know that when
ever I hear a heavily loaded
truck shifting down" for a
long grade or meet an "emp
ty zooming over some rise
in the road—I'll remember
"Johnny" Johnson.
DON INGALLS
Valley Visitors
At the Lodge:
Ariel Jones and family, Palm
er; Dewain Luce, Johnny Wil
liamson, Joe Miller, Fort Rich
ardson; Frances H u mphrey,
Palmer; Harry Cunningham,
Anchorage; Mrs. Kenneth Wil
son, Nenana; George Moseanko,
Seward; John Deck, Post; H.
M. Hollman, Fairbanks; John
Monagle, Anchorage.
Builds Cabin
WASILLA—J. M. Bryant is
taking advantage of the mild
winter weather by getting in
some long work hours on the
building of his new three-room
log cabin. Mr. Bryant is being
assisted by Elmer Shockley.
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You Will Find
The ll/lost
’ Complete Line of
Fine Stationery
Office Supplies
Artists' Supplies
School Supplies
Gift Items
Greeting Cards
at
Commercial Stationers
A Typewriter
Sales and Service
Reed Bldg. Phone
Opp. Fed. Bldg. Black 616
Anchorage
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Have You Seen Them?
Those lovely new lightweight
JACKETS
for Women, we mean
100% ALL WOOL
And we've got just the plaid
* skirt you need to go
with them.
VARIETY
VOGUES
' Anchorage Chapel
To Be A Church
The Faith Chapel of Anchor
age will take its place as a
member of the community
churches in Anchorage next
i week, when the chapel will be
officially enrolled as a member
of the Yukon Presbytery. Rev.
! Victor Alfsen will attend or
ganization services, planned for
the evening of Dec. 15.
Rev. Frederick Koschmann,
formerly s uperintendent o f
schools in Anchorage, is the
pastor of Faith Chapel.
Special Meeting
WASILLA—Members of the
Community club were called
■ together in a special session
| this week to discuss ways and
means of obtaining firefighting
equipment for Wasilla. Final re
sults of the meeting were un
known at presstime.
Party Pianr.e'
There will be a Christmas
pirty for the members of the
Sodality of St. Michael’s church
at the home of Mrs. Richard
Mohan on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Hospital
Ins and Outs
New patients admitted to the
Valley hospital late this week
were:
Mrs. Harry Campbell, Mrs.
Donald Wren of Dillingham,
Suzanne Black, Louis Harmon
of Wasilla, Michael Leik, Mrs.
Jack Corey of Chickaloon and
Mrs. James Hartley.
Patients dismissed during the
past week included:
IVSrs. Bob Walker, Herbert
Ising, T. L. Cameron, Mrs. Emil
Larsh, Henry Ohnstad, Mrs. Don
ald Wren, Mrs. Harry Campbell,
Louis Harmon and Michael
Leik.
Still hospitalized at a late
hour Wednesday afternoon were:
Darrell Carpenter, Mrs. Ray
McKechnie, Mrs. John Zimo
skwe, Mrs. Erwin Doyle, Mrs
Gertrude Kenser, Mrs. Jack
Corey, Suzanne Black and Mrs.
James Hartley.
Coffey Iniures Everything—
Remember? —Adv.
NORTON'S WCH REPAIR
For All Jeweler's Services
NOW IN OUR NEW LOCATION
UP FRONT IN
BERT’S DRUG STORE
FRONTIERSMAN ADS BRING RESULTS
What’s New at Wolfe’s?
Coil, Box and Innerspring Mattresses
Dinette and Kitchen Sets
Davenos and Occasional Chairs
Norge Washing Machines
Norge Refrigerators
(Apartment size and 7-foot)
Christmas Tree Lights
Remember last year? . . . Better get yours while the
supply lasts
WAV PPfC HARDWARE ft
U lfl I £l g FURNITURE
Corner 5th Are. and E St. Anchorage
WILL YOU BE LOOKING YOUR BEST FOR
THE HOLIDAYS?
You won’t unless you get that permanent
you need withing the next few days.
Your Choice of a Cold Wave. Machine or Machineless,
at the
KUT N KURL
Now located in new quarters in the Steve Ward Bldg.
Phone Valley 18
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Seattle- Anchorage
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10
1,001
3,001
10,001
to
to
to
to
20,000 minimum
1,000
3,000
10,000
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