Vol.2
No.29
Juno, 25, 1959.Palr;icr, Alaska.
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Representatives iron tho various
organizations of the Valley met
at the depot on Juno 21 st. to
discuss the details of a July 4th.
celebration in Palmer this year.
A committee consisting of A.A.
Johnson, Seth B.Cook, Don L,
I Irwin, Cave Cnkka, R.B.Hig - inboth
rm, Ross L.Sheely, R.korrison,
I.'r. CoppcruJo, C.C.Brix, and J.G.
Cope, formulated plans and ap
pointed committees to handle tho
various details connected with
a program of this kind.
Tho first question to arise was
one of raising finances to pay
for the njccssq.ry expanses such
as prizes etc. A notion was
made and carried that, a dance
be given at tho Community Hall at
Palmer on tho evening of July 1st.
to help toward financing; and it
v/as also determined that a sub
scription list be circulated
among the businessmen and others
for voluntary contributions.
Kr,a.A.Johnson wrs appointed
publicity commit toman and wr.s •
allowed to select his own assist
ants. It vras decided to have
300 tickets and 50 posters printed
and that the publicity committee
have charge ox1 selling the tickets
calling in necessary help and
allowing fchildrcn 10% on what
tickets they may sell. * .
The following coir ittcc chairmen
were appointed and allowed to
select thoir own help.
Lunch committee, C.Cope,chairman.
iviUSio committee, Seth Cook,
Chairman.
Tug of War ", "David Onkka,
Chairman.
Entertainment Committee, Howard
"Cstolle, Chairman and assistants
arc. Mr,foreman, Mr.McVicker, Mr.
Geo.Small (ball games ) and Mr.
Bill Curtis.
There are to be soft ball games,
bicycle races, foot races, three
legged races, and etc.
It has also been rumored that
there will be a diaper race for
mon only. This will give all
fathers the opportunity to ex
hibit their dexterity in the
domestic art of pinning on diapers.
It was not announced officially,
just what the rules in this race
would bo. Those interested to
enter this .race should refer to
the committee in charge. Undoubt
edly, they will know their businc
and can give specific roquiromcr.
as to tho number of pins and
yardage to be used.
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It was decided that the different
organizations of the Valley bo
allowed to put up booths by
applying to and making arrange
ment with the entertainment com
mittee. This includes all 4-H
Clubs who nay desire to have a
booth and sell food,
Police''.''detail will bo in charge
of ‘ r. 7/n,Bouwons.
This is one year THAT THERE WILL
BE A JULY CELEBRATION IN PALMER
ESPECIALLY FOR THE KIDS (no age
limit.)