VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN
Intered as second class matter on Oct. 21, 1947, at the post office at
Palmer, Alaska, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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By the Matanuska Press, Inc.
)pal Lu Smith .Editor
larbara Carter .Wasilla Correspondent
raldez High School .*.Valdez Correspondent
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Uverbend Club Members
3rave Icy Winds to
\ttend All-Day Meeting
Members of the Riverbend Club,
/ho braved the icy waters to at
end the all-day meeting Novem
ier 16, were well rewarded with
delicious luncheon served by
he hostess, and an interesting
■rogram. The meeting was held
t the home of Mrs. Buzby. In
luded in the hostess’ luncheon
aenu was Alaskan clover honey
rom-the beehives owned by the
luzbys.
P'%-s for the club’s annual
Christmas party were discussed,
t will be held at the home of
Jrs. Arvid Johnson, and there
/ill be an exchange of gifts. Also
■n the program for the afternoon
/ere interesting color slides of
^ laska shown by Mrs. Clarence
Juarnstrom.
A handmade quilt has almost
>een completed by the ladies of
he club, Mrs. Sarah Moffitt, club
eporter, also announced. The
:lub plans a contest in which the
luilt is to be awarded. Tickets
ire oa sale and may be purchased
rom any member of the club,
vfrs. Moffitt said.
In attendance at the Thursday
neeting were the Mesdames E.
£irsch, Garry LaRose, Quarn
itrom, Alvin Collier, Dick Tunni
;liff, Roy Hamman, L. P. Rorris
;on, Kathreen Hecker, James Ber
ry, Washburn, A. R. Moffitt and
Mrs. Buzby.
JOHN BUGGE CONVALESCES
A.T MAYO BROTHERS CLINIC
John Bugge, oldtime pioneer
resident here, is now convalescing
satisfactorily at Mayo Brothers
Clinic in Rochester, Minn., ac
cording to word received by Val
ley friends. Mr. Bugge has been
at the clinic for approximately
the past three weeks, during
which time he has undergone two
operations.
linn
Him Insist on getting
Pro-oas
because it is the best cooking
fuel on the market. Depe^i*
able, more efficient for Hot
Water Storage Tanks, Ranges
and Refrigerators. PRO-GAS
Is clean and odorless. For
^ farm homes, beach cottages,
* boats, PRO-GAS brings you
faster appliance fuel. Insist
on PRO-GAS-your dealer in
your area has it and can
make speedy delivery.
Liquefied
GAS
CORPORATION
Ask Your
PRO-GAS Dealer
Classes for Mothers to
Start Here December 4
Classes for Prospective Mothers
will begin Monday, December 4th,
at the Health Center from 1 to 2
p.m. The first class will consist
of a lecture by a doctor on anat
omy and physiology and the
showing of the movie “Human
Growth.” After the initial class,
classes will be held from 3 to 4
p.m. each Monday. There will be
six classes in each series covering
nutrition, supplies and layette,
demonstration baby bath, etc.
Movies will be shown at most of
the classes and there will be a
field trip to the hospital. All
prospective mothers are invited
to attend.
Coffey Insures Everything—
Remember?
'More Streamlined'
Departments Planned
For Koslosky's Store
Ultra-modern facilities to fur
ther streamline Koslosky’s Store
were announced here this week
by Jan Koslosky, who said that
additions planned for this spring
include new meat and frozen
food departments.
Designed to save time as well
as money for the shopper, the
new departments will be entirely
self-service, Mr. Koslosky said.
In the meat department, butchers
will devote all of their time to
cutting and packaging meats for
new refrigerated stands where
steaks, roasts, chops and all the
other cuts will be displayed for
the housewife’s choosing. Refrig
erated cases for frozen foods will
also be added with ice cream and
a complete choice of frozen fruits
and vegetables to be made avail
able for the shopper.
Recently completed innovations
in the program which has already
made the store one of the most
modern in the territory, include
brand new refrigerated dairy and
fresh vegetables and fruits cases.
New shelving for cookies, crack
ers and bread and a self-service
drug department have also been
added. New check stands in the
grocery department have proved
to be the most outstanding in add
ing to efficient service for shop
pers, Mr. Koslosky pointed out.
Changes made in other depart
ments of the store include a com
Olivera's
519 E. FIFTH
ANCHORAGE
DIAL 34255
Italian Dinners and Cocktail Bar
Also American Dishes
Finest in Home-Made Italian Spaghetti and Raviola.
Fried Chicken, Frog Legs and Steaks.
Tires - Tires - Tires
U. S. Army Surplus Tires for Solo
9.00x16, 7.50x20, 9.00x20 — Also Larger Sizes
Crankshaft Grinding
General Automotive Repair
1 Mile South of Palmer on Maianuska Road Phone tl-Y-1
MOORE'S GARAGE
GUARANTEED
Sheet Metal Work
Furnaces Stokers Pre-tab Chimneys
Stainless Steel Work
Free Estimates
PALMER SHEET METAL & HEATING
Box 866 John Weisenberger Palmer
Great Books Group to
Hold Meeting Sunday
“The Federalists Papers” will
be the subject for the evening at
the regular twice-monthly meet
ing of the Great Books Discussion
Group Sunday evening. The
meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Wilson. Mr. Wilson will lead the
informal discussion. Everyone in
terested is extended a cordial in
vitation to attend the meeting.
At the first meeting of the
month, held November 12 at the
Wilson home, the subject of study
was Jean Rousseau’s “The Social
Contract.” Dan Fleming led the
very interesting discussion.
plete rearrangement of the gift
section. Several new lines which
have been added include ivory,
jewelry and wrist watches.
GEORGE McNEESE FAMILY
TO RETURN TO VALLEY
Mr. and Mrs. George McNeese
and their children are returning
to the Valley from North Dakota,
according to word received by
friends here. The family formerly
resided here when Mr. McNeese
was highly successful as a dairy
and vegetable farmer of the Val
ley. For the past few years he
has been growing flax in the
prairie state.
WEEK END AT ANCHORAGE •
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Moffitt,
accompanied by their daughter,
Ann Welch, and granddaughter,
Sally Lee Hermon, spent last
week end on a visit to Anchorage.
They were the house guests of
Mr. and Mrs. John Durand of that
city.
Coffey Insures Everything—
Remember?
KEN'S ELECTRIC SUPPLY
(Located at Corner of Valley Street and Glenn Highway)
Open Weekdays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
FOR COMPLETE SLEEPING COMFORT
Try the New
G. E. ELECTRIC BLANKET
Assorted Shades—Dual or Single Control
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INSURE FAST STARTS
Damaging freezing temperatures are an
every-day occurance. Have your spark
plugs checked. One or more faulty plugs
cuts down on the efficiency of your car
and will make it hard to start on these
cold mornings. Bring your car in for a free
spark plug analysis. If they need cleaning
or replacing you can rely on us for the best.
McKAY CHAINS
ALL POPULAR SIZES
EXIDE BATTERIES
Insure Fast Cold Weather Starts
Tost's Service
Palmer