Palmer Dasi^nated
1952 Convention City
For B. P. 0. Elks, West
Palmer has been selected as
convention city for the 1952 B. P.
O. E. Alaska West, convention,
to be held Nov. 6. 7, 8. 1952, ac
cording to an announcement by
Exalted Ruler Matt Onkka of the
local Elks lodge, at last night’s
meeting in the Fair Administra
tion building.
Cordova and Kodiak lodges,
both desirous of accepting the
sponsorship were written off due
to transportation difficulties. Two
other cities, Seward and Fair
banks were also forced to decline
acceptance because of the hous
ing shortages in those cities.
Local B. P. O. E., the newest
lodge in Alaska West, accepted
sponsorship for the convention
despite the fact that Palmer also
is up against the housing prob
lem. However, its close proximity
It's fha
‘ Tc!k of tha Town"
This catchy phrase is the new
name chosen for Charlie’s Bar
B-Q. Along with the new name
the establishment has also ac
quired a new business partner.
Mr. John Van Rvn, recent Val
ley arrival brings with him sev
eral years of restaurant experi
ence, including ten years with
the famous Fred Harvey system
throughout the western states.
“No specialties”, he said, “just
real good food.”
Van Ryn has been in Alaska
several months, having worked at
Romanoff and Pt. Barrow before
coming to Palmer.
“I certainly do like Palmer”,
he said today. “It has wonderful
opportunities, the people are
grand and I know I shall be glad
I chose Palmer as the city in
which to settle in Alaska.”
to Anchorage will enable the
Palmer lodge to sponsor the con
vention which may again be held
in Anchorage where housing fa
cilities will be available.
TEMPEST
By ROBERT KLEM
I sat down at the counter
In the Bar-B-Q Cafe
For a needed cup of coffee
After working all the day.
And the languid, sultry beauty
That’s a hashin’ in the place
Calmly drew a cup of coffee,
All her movements natural grace.
Flowing music were her movements
As she came to me to serve.
Mentally I weighed the hazard,
Could I summon up the nerve?
When I wish a cup of coffee
Casually she brings it me,
Not a word by me was spoken;
It was all telepathy.
If the Lady has a power
To read the little on my mind,
I had better curb the roving
Of what little mind is mine.
Would .1 dare to wish, tor instance,
Would she heed my humble plea.
Were I to concentrate my wishes on
A nice hot pot of tea?
OASTUJISt Lint
Offering Scheduled Freight Service Between
California—Portland—Seattle—Alaska
S. S. TARLETON BROWN
Arrive Seward-Valdez .November 18
S. S. CHARLES CROCKER
Leave Seattle . November 17
Arrive Seward-Valdez . November 23
S. S. JOHN W. BURGESS
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Leave San Francisco .November 28
Leave Portland .December 3
Leave Seattle .December 8
Arrive Seward-Valdez .December 14
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CELEBRATES "FIFTH" — Irene
Beasley really has music in her
ears as she celebrates the iiith
anniversary of her daytime radio
shew. "Grand Slam." The musical
game, in which Irene is Mistress
of Ceremonies, is heard daily over
CBS. at 11:30 A. M. EST.
VALLEY OUTIKG CLUB
TO STAGE RALLY
The Matanuska Outing club
has announced its plans for a
first annual rally, to be held the
early part of December.
The rally will combine the
opening of the skiing season and
a seasonal membership drive.
Committee chairmen include,
President Mel Munson, Nettie
Smith, Alice McCann. Marge Mv
ren, Curtis Fawcett and Virginia
Gallant.
With Marve Udivich as master
of ceremonies, two hours of en
tertainment and fun is planned
for junior and senior members,
with dancing scheduled to follow
for adults. The rally will be open
to the public and the entertain
ment committee promises an
evening of "fun for all*’.
Tickets will be on sale shortly
t
"Il't from my unci* in Brooklyn."
throughout the city and may
obtained from any of the club
members.
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