VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN
Owned and Published by Anchorage Shopping Guide. Inc.
PRINTED AT PALMER, ALASKA, EACH FRIDAY
Entered as second class matter on Oct. 21, 1947, at the post office at
Palmer, Alaska, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Viola Daniels .Editor
Barbara Carter .Wasilla Correspondent
Mrs. Jack Thatcher .Valdez Correspondent
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DANIELS—In The Lion’s Den
Although we still hoven't been able to confirm the
rumor officially, it appears that'the report concerning
relaxed restrictions for trucks driving on our new
highway pavements is true. Alaska Road Commission
sources aren't saying anything for publication yet, but
they have informed interested persons that the com
plete prohibition of trucks probably will be relaxed to
a load limitation restriction.
There are even some who say that there may not
even be that much regulation, if a mild spring brings
about a gradual break-up.
We like the thought of that new regulation much
better. We think it's much fairer to the small, inde
pendent truckers who make their livelihood by haul
ing produce and merchandise. We believe that if a
paved road has to be so carefully protected up here,
that its use must be prohibited for a certain period of
the year, then we'd better make up our minds to do
without pavement.
A pavement that couldn't be used, like a new chair
in the living room that mustn't be sat on, probably
would last a long time, but we can't see any particular
benefit deriving from either.
Then, too, the load limitation provision is more in
keeping with the poiicies in use in the states, where
similar weather conditions prevail. For instance, J. R.
Bror ey, superintendent of Wyoming's Highway De
partment^ says, "We use the . . . policy of limiting
loads each year on those roads where it is apparent
that control is necessary."
In North Dakota, M. P. Wynkoop, chief engineer
of the State Highway Department, reports that "Re
strictions start rather high and later on will be lowered
us we consider necessary. From studies that have been
nade, we believe that our highways are not capable
)f carrying more than 50 per cent of the load that they
are designed for, during our spring breakup .... Our
estrictions run from 30 to 70 days in the spring,
vith perhaps 45 days as an average length restriction
>eriod."
in Montana, W. t. bawden, senior assistant main
enance engineer of the State Highway Commission,
ays that "load limit restrictions are based on the
mount of rubber supporting the load. . . . We find
nat if we impose restrictions before the breakup be-'
omes too bad, or better still, before the actual break
p starts, severe restrictions are not generally nece*;,
;iry as the season progresses. Commercial truckers
re not generally hurt until the restrictions are under
00 pounds per inch width of tire on roads. We change
jr restrictions as the situation demands on various
>ads, as the season progresses. We generally have
ad limit restrictions for a period of approximately
3 t6 70 days in the early spring."
Lucius D. Barrow, chief engineer of the State
ighway Commission of Maine, writes that Maine
stricts travel on certain highways from January 4
rough May 1 5. Maine restrictions are based on type
vehicle; for instance, under the restrictions, a 2-axle
jck or trailer can carry an allowable gross weight
ehicle and load combined) of eight tons. A three
le truck or a three-axle truck and semi-trailer is
owed, respectively, a load of nine and nine and a
If tons, gross weight.
We feel sure, since these states have been able to
rk*out adjustments that fall short of complete clos
2 of paving to trucks, that the Alaska Road Commis
n can make similar adjustments for the territory.
Trucking is rapidly becoming one of the principal
methods of freight transportation available to Alas
kans. None of us wishes to see anything happen that
would discourage any of the territory's transportation
links—road, rail, air and water—we need them all.
Homemakers’ Council j;
Plans Annual Tea I
For May 4 This Year
Plans for the annual tea pres- ]
ented by the Homemaker’s Coun- <
cil here were the principal sub- i
ject of discussion at last Mon- j
day’s Council meeting. It was de
cided the tea will be held on
Thursday. May 4, in connection
with national home demonstra
tion week.
Guests of honor have not yet
been definitely determined upon.
However members of the recently
organized Hommakr’s Council in
Anchorag will be invited to part
icipate. Program plans are not yet
definite, either.
Mrs. has. Wilson, Mrs. James i
Hurley and Mrs Rose Peck are j
planning the tea.
Plans for participation in Col-;
ony Day and in the annual Mat
anuska Valley Fair also were dis
cussed at this meeting. Mrs. Clar
ence Hoffman was appointed to
represent the Council on the Col -; I
ony Day committee.
Homemaker’s club members j
agreed to assist in serving the j
barbecue at the Colony Day cele*-1 1
Oration this year. ' ! 1
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Hiber Team Wins
PHS intramurals
i
Basketball "champeens" of
Palmer High School is what
they're known as these days—
those six men Harvey Hiber led
to victory over Edison Thuma's
squad in the inlramurals final
game last week.
Men who share the title with
Harvey include Walter Ben
dixen, Albert Carroll, Stanley
Zaborac. Billie Joe Wade, Oren
Peterson and Paul McGibonay. j
Coffey Insures Everything—
Remember?
M. D. SNODGRASS
Heal Estate
DAIRY & VEGETABLE FARMS
CI11 LOTS — ACREAGE
BAPTIST
MISSION
Services Held Every Sunday
in
SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
■ r Sunday School.10 a. nv
Church Service
.. 11 a. m
7:45 p. m.
w- Evening Worship
V EVERYONE WELCOME
Walk On Air-Cushioned
fUelaet~C&2'
Thousands of
tiny Air Bubbles
give your feet
a rest through
long hours of
walking or
standing.
Til give
you Personal
Pitting Service
in your home or
place of business. No
obligation. No extra
charge. Prop me a card!
William Edwards
Box 918
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JIVE HOMEMAKERS'
SCHEDULE FOR
«ONTH OF APRIL
A schedule of Homemaker’s
■lub meetings for the month of
Vpril was announced today by
diss Mary Lou Lashbrook, home
lemonstration leader. April club
neeting dates and places are as
ollows:
April 11—Evening Craft Club
at Mrs. Nina Stock's.
April 12—12:30 Homemakers
at Mrs. Herbert Caulkins'
April 13—Chugiak Homemak
ers at Mrs. Gladys Falk's
April 18—Glacier view Home
makers at Mrs. George Shreve's
Cheechako Homemakers at
Mrs. James Hurley's.
April 20—Wasilla Homemak
ers at Mrs. Peter Nelson's.
Riverbend Homemakers at
Mrs. Harold Winegarner's.
April 26—12:30 Homemakers
at Mrs. Gilman Lindsey's.
Juneau Sets Election
1*0 Approve Lot Sale
For Territorial Bldg.
Juneau moved one step closer
;oward a new territorial office
auilding last week, when it adopt
ed an ordinance calling for a spe
cial election at which Juneau-ites
vill vote to turn over certain city
property, for a price, for the con
struction of the building. The
luneau ordinance would ask the
people to allow the free transfer
af two lots of Juneau land, and
for the right to sell two other lots
to the territory at a price of $60,
300.
The territorial board of admin
stration already has approved
the condition of sale, it is report
ed. The special election is ex
pected to be held some time this
month.
It seems too much to expect of
any human that mother be an
angel, and work like the devil all
the time.
ARR PLANS NO WORK
FOR VALLEY THIS YEAR
Aside from the 1,500-foot exten
sion to the dam near Matanuska.
which is now under construction,
the Matanuska Valley will have
only a minor place in rehabilita
tion plans of The Alaska Railroad
this year. Bank widening is plan
ned for certain rail strips between
Wasilla and Willow', but that’s the
only Railroad work definitely
scheduled for this area this sea
son.
To be studied are plans to move
the Eska powder plant to Healy
and plans to build steel bridges
over both the Knik and Mata
nuska Rivers, eliminating the
present trestles there.
No further information is avail
able concerning the wye at Pal
mer, which was announced by
Railroad officials three years ago.
as a certainty for construction
that season. It is believed that
the wye will not be built this
year.
One 4-H Club Leader
Volunteers, More Needed
Mrs. Anna Blunk has volunteer
| ed to take one of the available 4-H
Club leader positions in the Vrl
| ley. Miss Mary Lou LashbrooL
i said today. Still other leaders are
needed to head additional 4-H
clubs, to be organized here this
summer.
Miss Lashbrook will go to Palm
er school next week to enroll stu
dents for this year’s 4-H club
work. Or they may drop in at
the Extension Service office and
fill out the enrollment forms
there.
Many a stumbling block is
found just under a hat.
T j to motorists: The safer your
car—the safer >uu src.
Buttons 'n Bows
Needles and Thread
All Sewing Needs and Notions
Loberg’s Variety
To Our Many Friends and Patrons
We Wish
A VERY HAPPY EASTER
If you can't eat Easter dinner at home,
then won't you come and eat with us?
j We're Having—
Baked Virginia Ham
Southern Fried Chicken
Roast Tom Turkey and Dressing
R0N-DA-V00 CAFE
Tires - Tires - Tires
U. S. Army Surplus Tires for Sale
9.00x16, 7.50x20, 9.00x20 — Also Larger Sizes
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General Aufomotive Repair
Grankshaft Grinding
MOORE'S GARAGE
1 Mile South of Palmer on Malanuska Road Phone 8I-Y-1