THE VALLEY SETTLER is published
every Friday by the Matanuska
Valloy Farmers* Cooperating Asso- |
elation at Palmer, Alaska
Mng. Editor: Mrs. Marie Wilson
Typist: Ina Belle Irwin
Subscription rates: :|1.00 year
by mail: $1.50 year
mailed anywhere: 10^ a copy
This paper is issued for the pur- i
pose of giving information and
news of the Matanuska Valley
Farmers* Cooperating Association’s
| work, problems, accomplishments
and also nows of local and general
interest, and to help foster the
cooperative spirit of the farmers
of the Matanuska Valley. __
The next big event in the process
of preparation and development is
the Annual Matanuska Valley Fair*
A survey of plans now under way
shows added attractions in the
form of entertainment never be
fore witnessed in the Territory
of Alaska. Such plans at this
early date will guarantee a cel
ebration as well as an exhibit
of farm produce which we will be
proud to offer visiting friends
and neighbors. Since wo abandoned
all plans here on the 4th, Anch
orage promises a big crowd in
September. Wo not only hope to
surprise Anchorage with our Fair
Exhibit, but^hope to offer enter
tainment during the day and even
ing.
Aiso, it is not .impossible to ex
pect a few distinguished visitors
at. Fair time if we nay hope to
keep them that long.
Word has been received that the
Honorable James A. Farley, Post
master General, will be on his
way to Alaska in the near future
and expects to visit the Valley
while up here. We understand Mr.
Farley expects to spend some time
in the Territory.
Also, Delegate Dinond is on his
way north. If .these two dis
tinguished visitors would consent
to honor tho Valley with their
presence at Fair time, we could
well afford to turn out in force
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and prove ourselves worthy of the
support we have recently received
from Washington.
A 4-H meeting was hold at Mrs.
Rings house. The following offic
ers were elected: Pary Ring, Pres;
June France, Vice rrcs; Bonnie
Alexander, Secretary; Laura France,
Club Reporter, The name Star 4-H
Bakers was selected as all the girls
arc taking the project.
Laura Blanche France
Reporter
LETS GO TO CHINA
According to reports from travelers
in China, the first question a
person aska the other on an
offical call is: " what is your
age'!:" If ho replies apologetical
ly that he is 23 or 28, the other
generally comforts him by saying
that he still has a gloriuos fu:
ture , and that one day he may be
come old,
Enthusiasm grows as the years
pass, and if he is anywhere over
5o, the inquirer drops his voice
in hurfility and respect. People
actually look forward to the cel
ebrat ion of their 51 st. birth
day ,
In America wo approch the "Decid
edly Blond " age of 50, with hu
mility and shame. Our first
thoughts turn to henna, sage tea,
and a scanning of the ads for
"gray hair worries", when really
our answer is China.
LAND CLEARING
A recent chock-up at the garage
shows a, total of 500 acres clear--'
ed, bulldozed, plowed and disked
this season. Most of this la.nd
ha3 been seeded to crop this year .
which will greatly increase crop
production in the valley.
The bulldozers have started over
the,, clearing routes for the sec
ond time. Please be ready.