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.
PRINTED AT PALMER, ALASKA, EACH FRIDAY
By the Matanuska Press, Inc.
M-Publisher
A. J. DeJulid
Editor
Mrs. Marian Badcon
Associate Editor
Virginia Gallant
Barbara Carter .Wasilla Correspondent
Subscription Rates.50c a month, $5 a year
Mailed to all points in Alaska and the United States
Alaska Was 84 Years Old March 30!
Baron Edouard de Stoceski, Russian minister to
Washington, was given the mission to sell Alaska
to the United States for not less than $5,000,000
in 1866 put it wasn't until March 30, 1867, that
William Seward signed the treaty for the purchase
of Alaska for $7,200,000, after which the articles
were exchanged with Russia and the treaty pro
claimed by President Johnson on June 20, 1867.
Congress fought against acquiring this land
which was thought worthless. Representative Price
* of Iowa stated after the purchase, "Now that we
have got it and cannot give it away or lose it, I
hope that we will keep it under military rule and
get along with as little expense as possible."
It would seem that some Congressional group
still have similar ideas and that is why we are left
sitting outside the perimeter of defense, like a
, piece of tempting bait for nvaders. —From the
Nome Nugget.
IN OTHER PLACES...
ten-year-old children play Beethoven’s symphonies and
Wagner’s operas.
It Could Happen Here!
There is no logical reason why Alaska should remain backward
in cultural and vocational education.
Our children deserve Ihe same opportunities as any others!
Let's Do Something About It!
TRADE & HOBBY SCHOOL
Box 1528 (JUAN P. MILLER) Moutain View
MERRILL MERCANTILE COMPANY
Valdez, Alaska
Aluminum Roofing Building Supplies
Celotex Glass
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Maytag and Westinghouse Appliances
Sporting Goods Toys Home Furnishings
FOR SALE
'49 Dodge Panel
Excellent Condition
New Rubber Tires
Inquire at Frontiersman Office
Homemaker's Council
Sponsors 4-H Clubs;
Plans Activities
The Homemaker’s Council is
giving a boost to the youngsters,
sponsoring a 4-H rally during
May for 4-H leaders, club memb
ers and members of the Council.
“Any eligible child interested
in 4-H work is invited,” Mrs. El
oise Swoboda, council president,
said. Purpose of the rally is to
show that council members are
willing to lend support to further
4-H club work in the Matanuska
Valley, she reported after a meet
ing April 2 in the extension craft
room.
Homemaker’s Clubs are spon
soring a tea May 3, from 1:30 to
3:30 in the basement of the Uni
ted Protestant Church. Each
member is pledged to bring a
guest, especially some one new in
the Valley.
Mrs. Swoboda announced that ^
a Swedish weaver will be in Pal
mer June 15-30, and it was sug
gested that different clubs de-1
termine who might be interested
in this opportunity to learn weav
ing.
Feasibility of organizing a
farmers market in Palmer was
outlined by Miss Florence Eby.
“This plan was favorably re
ceived by the council members,”
officers reported. “It would mean
if
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an outlet for the small gardner as
well as producers on a larger
scale, also for handicrafts, baked
goods, flowers, etc.
“The plan will be discussed at
all Homemaker Clubs.”
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Inferior Freight Lines
Clay Prewitt and Cliff Steadman, Owners
Freight Hauling Between Valdez and Palmer
Phone 62-J-3
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
CHITINA LIMOUSINE SERVICE
LEAVES PALMER FOR VALDEZ
10:45 a.m. each Monday (Leaves Anchorage al a: 15 a.m.)
RETURNS TO PALMER AND ANCHORAGE
8:30 a.m. Tuesday
LEAVES PALMER FOR CHITINA
10:45 a.m. each Thursday (Leavi Anchorage al 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
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! Pinzon Bar
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I RECREATION PARIOR
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% Valdez
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| Serving the Best of Drinks
* and Food
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* C. J. "Truck" Egan, proprietor
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