Chill Winds—
Continued from page 1
early Sunday afternoon were an
nounced by the committeeman in
charge, Eugene Kirsch. “Butch”
Hogens won the bicycle race for
boys over 12, and Pat King was the
winner for the lads under 12. No
Matanuska Valley maids entered
the bicycle races scheduled for
them, but the foot races were
won by Judy Inman for girls over
12 and Shirley Passmore for the
younger girls. In the boys’ foot
races, Butch Hogens was again
winner for the older boys, with
Bob Estelle taking the lead for
the younger ones. Robert and
Ronald Larson carried off the
honors for the boys’ three-legged
race: Judy Inman and July Hur
ley were winners for the girls.
Sack races for boys and girls
were won by Bradley Inman and
Karen McCartney, respectively.
And the pie eating champion for
1952 is Billy Comstock.
Missed this year were the an
nual tug of war for the men and
the rolling pin throwing contest
for women. Apparently no one
could work up enough steam
even for the Settlers’ Celebration.
The Leaguers Play
Strikes and walks were the
order of the day for the six-in
ning Little Leaguers’ game that
started about 3 p.m. Sunday at
the ball park, but there were
few spectators to yell for more
action. Young Mickey Leek
struck the only home run of the
game with one on base, thereby
giving the Reds a seven to six
victory over the Blues. The line-'
up, according to Coach Jack
Leek, was as follows: Reds—
Mickey Leek (pitcher), James
Fogg, (catcher), Bob Estelle, Jay
Peterson, Ronnie Aklestad, Buzz
McCartney, Billy Wimmer, Jerry
Field, and Robert Larson; Blues
—Mark Sandvik (pitcher), John
ny Mears (catcher), Fred Cook,
Chummy Rice, Henry Gallant,
Roddy Yohn, Adelard Beylund,
Larry Lucas, Charles Hodson,
Bob Winegarner, and Ray Felix.
A few Junior Leaguers had to be
recruited to build to proper
strength the two teams of Little
Leaguers.
Military Participate
The Settlers’ Celebration com
mittee of the Chamber of Com
merce was particularly grateful
for the friendly participation of
military units of the Alaskan
Command in the celebration.
<General William Kepner, com
mander-in-chief of the Alaska
Command, attended the local af
fair in person. Besides the Army
band concert, the mobile radio
unit manned by Air Force per
sonnel from the 8th Communica
tions Flight, Elmendorf AFB wasj
Congressmen Balk
Continued from page 1
that congressmen might refuse
the additional authorization and
thus leave the Eklutna Project a1
a standstill, such action is not
very probable. Local wiseacres
point out that this is an election
year, when congressmen up for
re-election must make some show
of economy.
a popular attraction. The staff,
including Lieutenant Roger Lock
wood, and Staff Sergeants Ross
Stevens and Fred Whiteside, had
volunteered their own time for
this service, but the men declared
that they had enjoyed the oppor
tunity to participate in the holi
day and meet the people of the
Valley. Up to three o’clock Sun
day afternoon, 30 messages had
been received and transmitted.
Through their call number KL7
AIR. the messages had been
sent as far away as Midway and
Wake Islands. The messages ac
cepted Saturday had all been de
livered to destination by 2 a.m.
Sunday morning, according to Lt.
Lockwood.
No Riots, No Fights
Most pleased with the three
day celebration was Palmer Po
lice Chief Bernie Bouwens. For
him and his three special depu
ties, the annual holiday was an
orderly and peaceful affair un
marred by any unruly fights
or drunken exhibitions. Only one
visitor had to have his car im
pounded, but he acquiesced quiet
ly.
Rev. Harry Gayley, Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton Esslinger, Mr. and
Mrs. Lester Mears, and Mr. and
Mrs. Emil LeWalters are plan
ning to attend the Boy Scout
"recognition dinner" which is
being given at the Elmendorf
Officers Club tonight to honor
lay leaders ot the Anchorage
area who have been active in
Scout activities. Several other
couples in the Valley were
honored with invitations, but
were unable to attend.
Sportsmen Protest
Continued from page 1
salmon in the streams and tribu
taries of upper Cook Inlet and
Knik Arm be permitted when
done with regulation spoons,
lures, or bait.
3. And that copies of this reso
lution be forwarded to all regula
tory bodies concerned by wire or
air mail and request an amend
ment to the present regulations
so as to be applicable this sum
mer.”
Wanted: 4,000 Signatures
Realistically, the Sportsmen
decided that the above action by
one small group in the Matanuska
Valley would not be construed in
official circles as representative
of the will of all the people. Plans
were immediately formulated to
give voice to the entire popula
tion of the Valley. It was pointed
out that every family is vitally
affected by the regulation since
most of them depend upon sal
mon fishing, either by net or
sport fishing, for an appreciable
part of the family food supply.
Clair Stock said the Matanuska
Valley Chamber of Commerce
had given him and Roy Brock
authorization to take action back
ing the Sportsmen’s recommenda
tions. And it was believed that
nearly every other organization
in the Valley would follow the
Sportsmen’s lead in trying to re
gain for the Valley at least a
part of its heritage, its right to
a conservative use of the fish
in its streams and lakes and the
waters surrounding.
In order to make heard the pro
tests of every individual in the
Matanuska Valley area, it was
decided that a petition would be
circulated. Copies of this petition
bearing the first two requests
contained in the Sportsmen s
resolution will be circulated in
the Wasilla area by T. R. Mom
Mr. John Cohorn of Crowley.
Louisiana was a guest at the
Matanuska Sportsmen club
meeting last night. Mr. Cohorn
is a recent Valley arrival and
plans to spend the summer
here.
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son. Copies of the petition may
also be placed in Bert’s Drug
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ing Post for the convenience of
eager supporters. Athearn was
given the job of drawing up the
forms for the petition. It was be
lieved that the petitions would
carry the names of at east 4,000
residents if all in favor lifting the
ban on salmon fishing were ap
proached.
But efforts to lift this ban
should not stop merely with the
signing of a petition. Valley resi
derlts are urged to write personal
letters to Bartlett, Secretary of
Interior Chapman, Congressmen
known by them, and members of
the Territorial legislature, and
other Territorial officials. They
are urged to write short, simple
letters asking for assistance m
having the FWS ban lifted be
cause of its effects in terms of
food for the family, and sports
fishing opportunities for residents
and tourists.
Letters to Delegate E. L. Bart
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Evening Worship .7:30 p.m.
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