KODIAK MAN HEADS
ALASKA'S NEA BRANCH
JUNEAU — Supt. Donald W.
Lawvere of the Kodiak Naval Op
erations Base School has been
named territorial director of the
National Education Association,
for a three-year period, it was an
nounced today. Mr. Lawvere and
his wife represented Alaska’s
teachers at the NEA convention
in St. Louis in July.
Miss Marjorie Tillotson, Juneau
high school teacher, replaces Supt.
Carl Carlson of Seward as pres
ident of the Alaska Education
Association for the next biennium.
Miss Ethel Murphy of the Juneau
elementary schools will serve as
secretary-treasurer for the same
period. She succeeds Miss Marian
Munson of Seward.
Petersburg’s superintendent of
schools, Lester L. Wingard, is the
new vice-president of the Alaska
Education Association.
Jonesville Miners Thank
Merchants for Prizes
Miners of Jonesville, members
of Local 7901, United Mine Work
ers of America, this week ex
pressed their appreciation to Pal
mer merchants, and particularly
to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sullivan
of the Matanuska Hotel, for the
prizes and contributions given
the union for last week’s picnic.
The miners held a very suc
cessful picnic at Drift Inn on La
bor Day. Committeemen estimate
that there were at least 300 min
ers, their friends and families, in
attendance during the day.
Miss Dingman Leaves
On Six-Weeks' Vacation
Miss Rita Dingman, public
health nurse in Valdez, left the
city last week en route to her
home in the states. She will be
gone for at least six weeks, and
during her stay at home will be a
bridesmaid at her sister’s wed
ding.
McGILLS HAVE SON
An eight pound, three ounce
boy, ready to take full advantage
of the current hunting season
since he was born with a tooth,
arrived at Valdez Community
Hospital for Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred
McGill on Aug. 30. The brother
was welcomed into the McGill
home by two older sisters. He
has been named Lawrence Wil
fred.
Spend Holiday in Fairbanks
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Persinger
of Valdez spent the Labor Day
weekend in Fairbanks, where
they visited with Mr. Persinger’s
parents. They returned here late
Monday, in time for daughter
Roberta’s return to school on
opening day Tuesday.
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Mrs. Ham's Mother Injured
Mrs. Kenneth Ham this week
received word that her mother
had received serious injuries in a
fall at the family home. Since she
was reported in an unsatisfactory
condition, Mrs. Ham is preparing
to leave for the family home at
London, Ont. She will depart
next week. Her length of stay
will be determined by her moth
er’s convalescence.
VISITS HERE WITH SON
Peter Germain of Glen Allen
was a weekend guest at the Jack
Thatcher home, where he visited
with his small son, Peter. Mr.
Thatcher also spent the holiday
at home this past weekend.
Wasilla Cafe
Changes Hands
WASILLA—The local restau
rant, formerly known as the
Wasilla Cafe, reopened last Fri
day under new management.
Clinton DeWitt and Mrs. C. W.
Betts have leased the business
and will operate the restaurant.
Hereafter the establishment will
be known as the Hilltop Cafe.
WASILLA — Vaughan Wilson
flew in from Cantwell last Sun
day to spend the weekend here.
CAA Employe Passes
Through Valdez on Tour
Miss Charlotte Parker, a CAA
employe in Anchorage, was the
sole passenger to disembark in
Valdez from last Thursday’s early
morning boat. Miss Parker, en
joying a three weeks’ leave, is
touring this portion of Alaska.
She went from Anchorage to
Seward by train, boarded the
steamer there en route for Valdez,
and left Valdez by bus early
Thursday morning.
She planned an overnight stay
at Copper Center and a trip to
Chitina before returning to An
chorage by bus.
POSTISHEKS HAVE SON
A seven pound, one ounce boy
was born to Mr. and Mrs. John
Postishek of Palmer on Tuesday,
September 5. Mr. Postishek is a
Jonesville miner.
Celebrates Seventh Birthday
WASILLA — Ida Hjellan was
guest of honor at a party, held at
her home on Thursday, Sept. 7.
The occasion was Ida’s seventh
birthday.
Coffey Insures Everything!
Remember?
MERRILL MERCANTILE COMPANY
Valdez, Alaska
Aluminum Roofing Building Supplies
Celotex Glass
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Maytag and Westinghouse Appliances
Sporting Goods Toys Home Furnishings
For Prompt, Courteous and Efficient Service
It's
MOORE'S TRUCKING SERVICE
(INSURED)
Anchorage
Box 84—Valdez
Fairbanks
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Inferior Freight Lines !
Clay Prewitt and Cliff Steadman, Owners
Freight Hauling Between Valdez and Palmer |
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WHOLESALE G^SOIl/S *e™1
' VALDEZ, ALASKA
Meats — Groceries — Clothing — Hardware
Beer Wines
Building Materials
WEEKLY REFRIGERATED DELIVERY SERVICE
Central Alaska
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VALDEZ BAKERY & CAFE
Jack Suttich, Prop.
Now Baking a Variety of Breads
Sweet Doughs Pastry
CAKES DECORATED TO ORDER FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
FOUNTAIN SERVICE
CANTEEN BAR & MAYME’S LIQUOR STORE
"The House of Hospitality"
Valdez, Alaska
Gateway to the Interior
Mayme Snyder and A. Jarvi, proprietors
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FORD MERCURY
Sales and Service
Goodyear Distributors
Valdez, Alaska
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Fountain Drugs Toiletries
Postcards Stationery Confections
Magazines Gifts Records
Clothing
Valdez, Alaska
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Quality Foods General Merchandise
Dealer for NORGE Home Appliances
Valdez, Alaska
CHITINA LIMOUSINE SERVICE
LEAVES PALMER FCR V.-UDEZ
10:45 a.m. each Monday (Leaves Anchor, ga el 9:15 a.m.)
RETURNS TO PALMER AND ANCKOLAG2
8:30 a.m. Tuesday
LEAVES PALMER FOR CHITINA
10:45 a.m. each Thursday (Leaves Anchorage at 9:15 a.m.)
RETURNS TO PALMER AND ANCHORAGE
8:30 a.m. Friday
Leaves Anchorage from 4th Ave. Travel Bureau
(Fourth Avenue Theatre Bldg.)
Leaves Palmer from in front of Post Office
■ Leaves Valdez from Valdez Hotel
All Through One-Day Service — No Stop-Overs