VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN
Entered as second class matter on Oct. 21, 1947, at the post office at
Palmer, Alaska, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Publisher, Business Manager . A1 J. DeJulio
Editor . Lucille Kennedy Mick
Associate Editor.Virginia Gallant
Barbara Carter.Wasilla Correspondent
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jjulif, 4,1776-1951
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‘'WHEN, in the course of human events, it becomes
necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands
which have connected them with another, and to assume
among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal
station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God
entitles them, a decent respect to the. opinions of man
kind requires that they should declare the cause which
impel them to the separation..
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all- men are created
equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalien
able rights; that among these, are life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted,
among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the gov
erned; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive
of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it,
and to institute a new government, laying its foundations on such
principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall
seem most likely to effect their safely and happiness”.
For us in Palmer, as we prepare to celebrate the 175th birthday
of our nation, these opening lines of the Declaration of Independenc
have special significance.
We feel akin to the founding fathers who, with courage and
foresight, endorsed that document and assumed the responsibilities
which self-government implies.
We in Palmer are having our first taste of these responsibilities.
Our own city fathers are bringing before us a proposal which, in
their collective opinion, would best effect our safety and happiness.
The infant nation made a fine start by outwitting the British,
our infant city, by licking the water shortage. But here let Palmer
take a lesson from history and block out a part of the analogy.
After the Constitution had been adopted, the loosely federated
states became THE UNITED STATES. Money was needed to estab
lish credit at home and abroad and to defend the people from foreign
aggression.
Bitterness, riots, and insurrection which followed the adoption
of revenue acts to obtain these monies almost wrecked the struggling
young country.
Let’s not let that happen in Palmer.
Let us adopt a healthy attitude toward our taxes, or payment
for services we would not do without.
Let us go to the polls and BE GLAD we can.
Let us vote conscientiously and BE GLAD our decisions are
not dictated by fear.
And when the vote is in, let’s stand by the majority decision
of our friends and neighbors and BE GLAD it’s the American way.
FRANK TRAINERS
RETURN HERE FOR SUMMER
Old friends are busy congratu
lating Mr. and Mrs. Frank Train
er who arrive in Palmer this
week on a summer-long exten
sion of a honeymoon which in
cluded a week in the Santa Cruz
Mountains and 10 days in Yose
mite National Park.
Mr. Trainer and the former
Martha Collier, who was Dr. C. C.
Bailey’s nurse last year, were
married June 2 in a double ring
ceremony at St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, Berkeley, California.
Since leaving the Valley last
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year, Mr. Trainer has been at
Harvard University where he
completed the course of work
which will lead to his Ph. D. de
gree. Mrs. Trainer worked at the
University of California Clinic in
San Francisco while outside.
Mr. Trainer, who is employed
on a Geological Sur.vey project,
plans to conclude his ground
water mapping of the Matanuska
Valley this summer. Mrs. Trainer
will work at the Alaska Agricul
tural Experiment Station quarters
here.
The couple plans to take up
residence at the Matanuska Lodge
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Ren Luse & Co.
PAINTING CONTRACTORS
741 'C' St., Anchorage, Box 2276— Dial 35601
Palmer, Alaska, Phone 4
DISTRIBUTORS
MILLER CHURCHILL'S
Points—Enamels Floor Maintenance
Varnishes—Stains Janitorial Supplies
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weaving instructor
Joins U. of Alaska
Staff for Summer
Miss Karin Pehrson, who has
been instructing Valley home
makers in Swedish weaving tehc
niques under the University of
Alaska extension service program
left today for Fairbanks. She will
be on the university staff in the
department of home economics
for the summer session.
She will return next fall to
California, where she had been
visiting when Mrs. Lydia Fohn
Hansen of the extension service
persuaded her to come to Alaska.
She hopes to return to Alaska
next summer before returning to
her home in Gottsberg, Sweden.
At the Hoemmakers’ open
house in the extension craft room,
Monday, handsome products of
the Swedish weaving technique,
achieved by local women, were
on display. Miss Pehrson was
presented with a gift of ivory by
her grateful pupils.
ON A BARROOM FLOOR AS
THE SOURDOUGH REMODELS
The T & T Sourdough bar is
rapidly taking on a new appear
ance. Complete remodeling in
cludes a longer bar, new stools,
larger dance area, musicians’
stage, modern rest rooms and a
new floor covering throughout.
Terry and Tommy, co-owners,
have announced plans for weekly
square dancing. “We’ll certainly
have plenty of room for them
now with the whole back of the
establishment for the musicians
and dancing”, they said. “How
ever”, they added, “we will need
a caller for the dances. Anyone
acquainted with the calls is asked
to contact us at the Sourdough”.
The very popular couple, Betty
Jo Starr and Waterhole Johnny
will continue as entertainers,
with music for dancing every
night.
When on recreational trips, al
ways carry first-aid equipment,
compass, knife, small axe, can
dle, and dry matches. Don’t for
get a small shovel.
Always drown the camp fire.
I VOTE YES! I
Palmer must clear its own streets this
winter. Snow removal costs money.
How can the necessary funds be
raised? By levying a tax on retail sales
and services.
JOHNNY GORC FLIES
TO ELMENDORF DAILY
That little yellow plane leav
ing Palmer each morning and re
turning at night is Johnny Gore’s
means of transportation to and
from Anchorage, where he is at
tached to Hq. & Hq. Sqd. 39th air
depot wing at Elmendorf field.
He is believed to be the only man
at the base who commutes daily,
in this manner. “It sure beats
walking”, he said. With radio and
special events, Gore is heard
daily at 5:45 over station KFQD.
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YOU CAN HELP KEEP 'EM ROLLING!
Because of present heavy freight movements and expected
tonnage throughout the summer, The ALASKA RAILROAD is
asking its shippers—particularly those with carload lots—to
lend a hand by promptly taking delivery of your freight. Your
cooperation will clear the way for the arrival of more freight
and eliminate delay to shippers..
The railroad will furnish checkers for carload shippers at any
time requested. If shippers wish, they may unload their wares
on Saturday or Sunday.
Arrangements can be made for a checker by calling THE
ALASKA RAILROAD freight house at ARCO 451.
TAKE DELIVERY OF THAT FREIGHT TODAY!
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