~SOCIAL NOTES
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Happenings About Town
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Of This And That
By Betha Digree
One has a small shrub growing
in the yard-watches it slowly
grow a bit taller each year.. It is
a native plant of Kodiak, and not
really rare, but is attractive and
one likes it... enjoys the unfurl
ing of the tiny, new green leaves
each spring... Then one day the
owner comes home from work and
f:nds some moronic, imbecilic, vi
cious, unthinking character (or
characters) has carefully slashed
off the top and most of the
branches (no doubt gleefully
thinking, “Boy, I’m really smart to
do this”) leaving a trail of wilting
leaves along the pathway... That
is what happened to our good
neighbors, Bill and Lillian Lamme
this week_ It seems a small
matter, but it is not amusing to
see the results of such wanton
destruction... and could happen
to anyone who has the desire,, am
bition and energy to try to im
prove not only their own grounds,
but the town_ Seems the only
solution (impractical, expensive
and far-fetched) is a high rock
topped with broken glass, or an
electrified fence-with the gate
locked at all times, of course_
It would be much simpler if re
spect for the rights of others
would be taught to children dur
ing the formative years (perhaps
an occasional paddling would be
in order if, all else fails), but that
would require some thought and
time on the part of the parents
_that is evidently too much to
expect from some parents.
And now to something pleas
ant— land constructive... Eu
dora Preston (wife of City Clerk
Doug) will resume her classes in
painting next week_ she re
turned last weekend from a short
visit in Fairbanks... Those inter
ested in taking the instruction
may call Eudora at 3692 for furth
er details.... This is an opportu
nity to study under the direction
of an artist whose work is highly
spoken of by many people...
heard several ‘raves’ while in An
chorage .
These are happy days for Emil
and Marge Knudscm_ daughter
JoAnn arrived home Monday to
spend the summer months with
her family_ She has been
teaching in the Bothell, Washing
ton, grade school the past year...
her first_ Rumor has it that
Marge is becoming convinced that
JoAnn learned as well as taught
... and that she CAN cook_
Some of the interesting things
seen by Associated Press associa
tion members at our recent con
vention in Anchorage made a last
ing impression_ Especially the
tour made the last day... The
U S. Air Force H 21 helicopter
ride from Elmdorf Field to Fire
Island Radar Station... watching
the men plot th epath of planes
in flight (a 24 watch is kept)...
a baby seal that was found on the
beach by the men, and fed and
petted until it was picked up by
Fish and Wildlife Service_the
flight to a Nike installation near
ing completion- the briefing
Recipe of the Week
Bice Consumer Servlc*
Gala Chicken-Asparagus Casserolettes
The “girls” will adore this novel
food combination and the men
will relish the wonderful chick
en-mushroom flavor. You make
these casserolettes early in the
day so you’re relaxed and pretty
at party time. Each casserolette
has a bubbly golden cheese top
ping. Underneath are layers of
tender green asparagus, succu
lent chicken and tender white
rice.
INGREDIENTS:
% cups cooked white rice
H cup chopped phnientos .
8 spears cooked asparagus
1 to I 1/3 cups diced cooked
chicken
1/3 cup milk
X, 10 Yi oz. can condensed cream
of mushroom soup
34 teaspoon salt
Vi teaspoon black pepper
y» cup grated American or
sharp cheese
METHOD: Grease four 10 ox.
individual baking dishes. Place
lh. cup cooked rice in each bak
ing dish. Divide the pimiento
between the four baking dishes.
Halve the asparagus spears and
divide between baking dishes.
Top with the chicken. Mix to
gether the milk, mushroom soup,
salt and black pepper. Pour over
the chicken. Divide the cheese
between the baking dishes,
sprinkling it over the soup.
Cover and store in the refrig
erator. At meal time, allow
dishes to come to room tem
perature before placing in a
375° F. oven. Bake about 30
minutes or until the top melt*
and begins to brown.
This recipe makes 4 generous
servings.
by Major General Gilmore G.
Mudgett, commamding general,
U. S. Army, Alaska... General
Mudgett, incidentally, believes
that the word ‘Arctic’ is used too
frequently in connection with
Alaska... he feels it creates a
false impression on those unac
quainted with the country, and
suggests ‘cold weather’ as being
more appropriate. An ex
planation of the operation of the
Haines oil pipeline that proved
very interesting_ an infantry,
artillery and armor display and a
breathtaking firing demonstration
with tracers... bombs bursting
with a roar_bullets screaming
through the air-We recall, too,
the good lunch served at Fire Is
land* as well as the equally deli
cious dinner with Company A, 1st
Battle Group, 23rd Infantry fol
lowing their demonstration_
Above all, we remember the un
failing courtesy shown by the per
sonnel of all units, regardless of
rank or rate.... and the palionce
shown in answering questions by
the group of civilian newspaper,
radio and TV representatives_
and especially the patience of Ma
jor A. Herbert, Public Informa
tion Officer, USARAL, Fort Rich
ardson, who spent the day with
us-Thanks and cheers to the
U. S. Army and the U. S. Air
Force.
Girl Scout Troop
Attends Ceremony
Eleven members of Girl Scout
Troop 17 attended the Naturali
zation ceremonies held here last
week. The girls expressed the
feeling that it was a good lesson
in patriotism and civics, and were
impressed with the ceremonies.
Each member personally con
gratulated the new citizens.
Troop members in attendance
were Mary Cobb, Allison Rickey,
Rhonda Molletti, Suzjy Kraft, Vic
kie Layman, Elizabeth Swartzoff,
Samdra Vaught, Barbara Bridges,
Danna Dalton, Jeannie Peterson
and Nadine Flotre.
Mrs. J. B. Keers
Guest of Honor
Honoring Mrs. Joanne Keers, a
tea was held Tuesday afternoon at
‘Sprucehaven,’ the home of Dr.
and Mrs. Holmes Johnson. Co
hostess with Mrs. Fostina Johnson
was Mrs. Marian Johnson.
Pouring for the 60 guests pres
ent were Mrs. Ruth Torgerson,
Mrs. Louise Coon, Mrs. Betty Ach
eson and Mrs. Vonnie Berg.
Mrs. Keers recently arrived in
Kodiak with her husband, Dr. J.
Bruce Keers, and their two small
daughters. Dr. Keers is associated
with the Holmes Johnson Clinic.
Bake Sale Today
Girl Scout Troop 17 will hold a
bake sale today at Kraft’s Super
market beginning at 10 a.m. The
monies derived from the sale will
be used for registration.
An added feature to the sale
will be a display of bronze table
ware from Siam. The tableware
will be shown through the cour
tesy of Mrs. Catharine Minstrel!,
who purchased it in Siam during
her recent visit to that country.
Emblem Club
Will Celebrate
Birthday Tonight
Kodiak Emblem Club No. 187
will hold the traditional annual
birthday party and dance this ev
ening at the Elks Club. All Elks
and their ladies, Emblem Club
members and their escorts are in
vited to join in the festivities.
Mrs. Ruth Torgrson has charge
of the decorations; Mrs. Dottie
Valen is making arrangements for
the music and lunch will be served
under the direction of Mrs. Guy
neth Hess.
The Emblem Club has recessed
for the months of July and Au
gust, but meetings will be resum
ed in early September.
Four new members were added
to the rolls of the fast-growing
organization at the last meeting.
Those initiated by President Sally
Ramaglia were June Schwemley,
Kay Augustjyne, Tina Nelson and
Lydia Robinson.
Reception Tonite
Follows Wedding
Anna May Benson will wed
James Hugh Bell in nuptial cere
monies to be held this morn.ng
at St. Mary’s Catholic church.
A reception will be held for the
couple at the Labor Temple from
7 to 8:30 p.m. A dance will follow,
to which the public is invited.
Birthday Party
For Dennis Nye
Plans for a beach nicnic were
changed, because of the rain, to
an indoor picnic in celebration of
the eleventh birthday of Dennis
Nye, son of Orville and Marie
Nye, Mill Bay Road, on Tuesday.
Dennis and his eight guests
played games before their lunch
of hot dogs, salad and birthday
cake. Ouests present were Dale
Gillilan, Wayne Kozak, Jerry
Markham, George Garoutte, Bobby
Jesser, Stephen Draper and Mike
and Danny McKinley.
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A. Schutzendorf
Heads Wives Club
Mrs. Alice Schutzendorf, newly
elected president of the Officers
Wives Club, was presented the
gavel of authority by Mrs. Eileen
Pew, outgoing president, at the
June 12 meeting at the Officers
Club, Naval Station.
Mrs. Pew was presented with
a plaque in appreciation of her
work and efforts during the past
six months. Outstanding project
during her term was the success
ful Hawaiian Luau, held in April,
sponsored by the club as a money
raising affair.
Officers assisting Mrs. Schutz
endorf will be Mrs. Gail Roullard,
vice-president; Mrs. EtU« Jone*.
secretary; and Mrs. Ruth Good
wijn, treasurer. Mrs. Marian Hut
ford and Mrs. Peggy Doell will
take on the duties of members-ab
large.
Standing committee chairmen
are Mrs. Arlene Anderson, cook
books; Mrs. Irene Finch, proper.*
ties; Mrs. Kappy Cantieny, assist
ed by Mrs. Marsha Crittenden,
luncheon; Mrs. Gladys Wood, pub
licity; and Mrs. Shirley Young
love, entertainment.
The luncheon was a gala affair
with guests wearing original cre
ations in ‘crazy hats.’ Table dec
orations carried out the theme
with each guest receiving a mini
ature hat box. Judged as First
place winner was Mrs. Doris Sni
der, who appropriately donned a
baby motif hat which compio
men ted her maternity outfit. Plas
tic bottles, brushes, spoons and
other baby items were suspended
from a cardboard base topped
with a stork.
Sharing the winners circle was
Mrs. Lauri Schwenk in second
place with her ‘chemise chapeau.’
“It hides everything,” she stated
on a card pinned to the hat. Mrs
Dorothy Murphy as third place
winner seemed to have no wash
day blues with her huge soap box
complete with ‘freshly laundered7
clothes hanging from the box.
Performing the difficult task of
choosing the winners were judges
Capt. A. D. Roullard, represent
ing the Navy; Lt. Col. A. Wood.
Marines, and Odr. R. W. Young,
representative for the Coast
Guard.
“Cotton Carousal” will be the
theme of the next luncheon which
is scheduled for July 10.
Plastic Mulch
Improves Yield
Mulching is an old and time
honored method for controlling
weeds and conserving moisture
Many materials, such as sawdust
straw, grass clippings, even
shredded newspapers, are used
with varying degrees of success
Something new and very effective
for this purpose is black polyethy
lene film.
“Black plastic mulch seems
useful here in Alaska. I have used
it in single row plots for two sea
sons. Black plastic results in a
rise in soil temperature of 1.5 de
grees fahrenheit over normal cul
ture from June through August"
says C. H. Dearborn, horticulturist
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