F.T.A. MSINS HFLD
The ?tT,A, heating hold in the
^•jfiatoor Community Ilall on Tuesday
was considered a success.
;• .$any parents caine out to attend
."■'the ue'e-ting. The program for the
evening was enjoyed by those
present, especially the speakers
and the pictures presented by
Mr.A^ro, former teacher in the
Palmer school.
The discussion of forming a P.T.A.
in Palmer was decided upon and
election of officers was held.
Mrs.Lee Marshal was elected presi
dent, others elected were Mrs.C.
King, and Mrs.Harry heLand.
Mrs.C.Swaboda wsdj elected secy.
Regular meetings will be held in
the future and it is expected
that much benefit will be derived
from this organization.
COUHUYITY CHRISTMAS
Don’t forget the Community Christ
mas tree and the intertninriient
to he given by the School.
As our one common Interest, It
is our (iiv'ic duty to suoport every
effort nade by the student body
and the teaching staff. In pre
senting this entertainment, they
have exerted time and energy for
■our amusement and pleasure.
Flense make a special effort to
attend the program on Doc. 23.
Our presence at that tine counts
more than any other time of the
entire year, and remember the old
a American Christmas custom of
gladening the hearts of children.
May this custom continue in our
community, thus forming a bond
of friendship and .good-will at
Christmas time. Lets make
Christmas the-one time of the
year, a happy and congenial
meeting with the school, the
teaching staff, and our neighbors,
and prove our appreciation for
entertainment rnd freindshio.
SEE YOU AT THE TREE.
EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION
"I wish to take this means of
expressing my appreciation to our
many friends for the Farewell Party
given at the Butte Community Hall
last Monday evening. Also, to
thank all persons in the valley
for the cooperation extended to
me while I was employed In the
Produce Department. I have thor
oughly enjoyed any part I have
had in the construction and devel
opment of the Matanuska Valley
Project. I wish to express my
appreciation to Mr.Ross L.Sheoly,
Manager,and to all members of tbu
Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corp
oration, and to all departments
for the courtesies and considera
tion extended to me and members
of my family at all times.
My departure is not influenced
in any way by the treatment I
have received as a member of t he
Colony, which has been exceedingly
pleasant. • My memories of the
Valley and the many friends made
will remind me of Alaska and the
happy three yoa.rs spent there.
I wish to extend,
ou? sincere wishes Tor n Merry
Christmas and a most properous
New Year for the Valley. "
Sincerely yours,
V/illinm Casler Tc family
' FREIGHT trains to run on
NEW TIMES
A change in freight train sched
ules for the remainder of the wint
er will tec xic effective this week
on the Alaska Railroad,
Trains will leave for the north
- each Sunday for Gurry, and return
on Monday. They will remain here
Tuesday and leave for' Seward each
Wednesday.
This service will replace the
semi-weekly service under which
trains have left Anchorage each
Monday and Tuesday.