VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN
PRINTED AT PALMER, ALASKA, EACH FRIDAY
By the Matanuska Press, Inc.
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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No printed material in the Valley Frontiersman may
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Pennsylvania Heat Lays Harry Campbell Low
When Scout First Reaches Jamboree Grounds
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Jamboree Scout, Harry Camp
bell, Jr., continue on his tour
of the states. We left Harry on
June 24, boarding a train for
Columbus, Ohio.)
June 25
We arrived at Columbus at
eight in the morning where we
had church services. Later we
went on a tour
of the city.
About midnight
we left for
Washing ton,
D. C.
June 26
We arrived in
Washington, D.
C. at eight in
the morning.
While there we
saw the Bureau
o f Engraving,
M t. Vernon,
Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials,
Washington Monument and the
White House. We met Delegate
E. L. Bartlett and the former
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We left for Valley Forge.
June 27
When we arrived at Valley
Forge we had to walk from the
station to our camp site, which
was about two miles. .1 got sick
from the heat and had to lie down
for a while. In the afternoon we
pitched our tents and made camp
ready for the night.
June 28
We erected our archway and
had a general cleanup of the
grounds. A few boys came in to
trade stuff; later we went to one
of the many trading posts.
June 29
It was very much like the day
before. The temperature was
around 100 degrees. We spent
most of our time trading and
visiting.
June 30
We got up early and went to
Philadelphia. We made a walking
tour of the city, saw Franklin’s
grave, the home of Betsy Ross,
Carpenter’s Hall, Independence
Hall, and the Liberty Bell.
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SPRING CREEK LODGE
Mile 20 Palmer Highway
Meals—Steak & Chicken Dinners
Homemade Pies
Open Daily Except Tuesday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. «
ALASKA SEED
Still Serves the Valley
Farmers May Buy Seed, Feed and Fertilizer
at either
TEELAND'S SHOPPING CENTER
at Wasilla
or
ALASKA SEED. INC.
12lh and I Street, Anchorage
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Tires - Tires - Tires
U. S. Army Surplus Tires for Sale
9.00x16, 7.50x20, 9.00x20 — Also Larger Sizes
General Automotive Repair
Crankshaft Grinding
MOORE'S GARAGE
1 Mile South of Palmer on Malanuska Road Phone 81-Y-l
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Later in the afternoon we re
turned to Valley Forge, and at
nine in the evening we went to
the arena for opening ceremonies.
We heard President Truman
peak but could not see him be
cause movie and television men
had a truck in the way. We also
saw a play about George Wash
ington’s stay at Valley Forge.
July 1
This morning we visited the
trading post again. After lunch
we took a walk around the park.
July 2
We did very little but work
around the camp today. There
was more trading and autograph
ing.
July 3
There wasn’t much to do today
after cleaning camp. Quite a few
visitors came through our camp
today.
July 4
This morning we made ready
for the big doings tonight. Five
thousand dollars worth of fire
works were set off tonight. It was
the biggest display of fireworks
aver shown.
ACREAGE
HOUSES
DAIRY FARMS
☆
PIONEER
Insurance and
Realty
Wright Building
PALMER
EVINRUPE
SALES & SERVICE
Sportsman 1.5 hp.. 79.00
Sportwin 3.3 hp . 140.00
Lightfour 9.7 hp .. 209.50
Speeditwin 22.5 . 410.00
Speedifour 33 hp 503.00
Big Four 50 hp.667.50
Elto Sportster S hp 125.50
Fleetwin 7.5 hp ...196.50
Fastwin 14 hp.309.50
MILLER-DALTON
COMPANY
2nd & D St. Dial 3-7462
P. O. Box 631, Anchorage
FOR SALE
Aerial panoramic Views
Of Pamler and Vicinity
Suitable for Framing
Palmer Studio
(Located in the Palmer Drug Store)
Valley Barber Shop
Palmer, Alaska
Shorty
The Little Shaver
YOU Need a House! WE Need the Cash!
Here's Your Opportunity—Come Look 'er Over!
(Priced Right for Immediate Sale)
7-Room Log House
2,500 Bucks, Cash
(Purchaser must move from present location)
PAUL F. MARTIN
3 Miles South of Palmer
Holm
PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY
517 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Box 1893 Phone 22601
Plumbing Heating Oil Burners
Sheet Metal Refrigeration
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We're Ready for Hunting Season
ARE YOU!
We Can Fill Your Ammunition Needs Right Now
Full Supply for Either
Rifle or Shotgun
Remember—the season is nearly here,
so don't delay too long.
PDXCOFD'C HARDWARE &
Ulinijijljli bJ sporting goods