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Vol* 1, 38 August 26, 1938 PalmGr, Alaska 5 cents
THIRD ANNUAL FAIR
The third annual Fair of the J/iat
anusk.a Vallov in at hand. Lust
year was better than the first
and this ye^ar is expected to be
much better than last year.
In the first place we have a
Creator amount of produce to sel
ect from and in the second place
the now Premium list has been
revised to make the prizes more
attractive. And last but not
least every farmer in the valley
who has hopes and ambitious aspir
ations for immediate success and
advancement for this aLriculturer
community knows ho must support
his local Fair.
In takin0 • farm produce to
the Fair wo lea^n to make our
best better. We learn to judge
the results of our efforts'and
how to plan for greater returns.
Competition stimulates greater
interest; greater interest, pro
duces better results and results
are what we want.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
FOR G.CEOOIy
Mr Thuma, superintendent or the
Falmer school wishes to announce
that a physical examination for
pre-school or children enterinto
school for the first time,is
very necessary before they start
to school. Other children will
be. examined soon after school
starts. This examination is free,
SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 6 Til.
BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR CHILDREN
EXAMINED BEFORE THIS DATE.
SEE DR. ALPRSTCK AT ONCE.
FIELD DAY A oUCUESii.
Approximately one-hundred men
women and children attended the
the Annual Field Day at the Mat
nnuakn Experimental Farm on
August 24 th.
A judging demonstration oI stock
was well presented and-special
attention was toivon the 4-H Club
boys present.
At the picnic lunch served at
noon, people mingled in congenial
conversation, drawn together
through a coalmen bond of friend
ship and interest.
Immediately following lunch, a
program of speeches was presented
fror.i the Mess Hall, Every speaker
on this program carried a message
of hope and inspiration for the
future.
Those who did not attend this
program missed something they
can not well afford to miss.
One should take advantage of
every opportunity oi this kind .
and will find themselves going
home with jdst a little more in
thusiasr.i, a little more inspira
tion and determination to combat
their individual problems. Via
also gain faith in our friends
and noih^bors and the people of
our community. ,Ihon we combine
all these advantages wo know we
cannot afford to miss it.
One outstanding speaker on this
program was Hr. Ray HcKnig,
National Deputy of the Grange
and Cooperative authority from
the State of Idaho, The message
Mr. M^Ka'ig curried was mo’st in
lightening and interesting con
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