The Nome nugget., 1930-01-25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 ELECTS OFFICERS
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 places have been found and some very good finds made you have the same opportunity you have the personnel of good fliers all you need is some equipment. You have a big future here and undoubt- edly you will soon be in fair way to sharing it.
 MT. Victor Ross, District At tolney J. H. Hart, Judge G. J. Lomen, Cliff Allyn, Marshal Chas Jones all contributed to the en- lightenment and pleasure of the gathering by stories and nice talks
 Postmaster Arthurs when asked about mails, etc, gave us figures showing that Nome post office has done more business in eleven mon ths this year than last year. That the revenue for stamps exceeded that of last year by more than $11O0.00 and that departures and arrivals were more than last year and the Nome post office shows gradual increase for the last five years. Under the present condi- tions, when against a decided gain in all post office activities. the department has instituted cut of 25 percent on the office person. nel, he promised to do the best he can under these difficulties and will try to give the best service possible, he hopes that with little cooperation We will succeed in handling the situation In re- gards to air mail, his department has recommended that all kinds of mail come by plane. Just be- fore Col. Eielson left for Siberia, an understanding was reached and twice a month service was pro- missed.
 A delicious and appetizing lun- cheon and smoker was enjoyed by those present after the election of officers.
 Secretary A. Polet said, in mak- ing his annual report: 1 wish to convey the idea and arouse local civic pride in the matter of mak- our home (NOME) d better place to live, more desireable place to select for home. A place that as fas as we can, to make it more attractive, more presenta ble, at least to make it place that when a newcomer comes to our shores, that We do not have to apologize for the appearance of our streets, sidewalks and build ings.
 The time has now arrived for permanent committee on city planning and Identification should be appointed to handle this pro blem and the Nome City Council should be urged to take the nec- essary steps and annually to spend whatever sums can be raised and spent for this most worthy ob- ject.
 The program adopted by our Chamber is varied and construc- tive. A casual glance to the num- erous items and 8 comparison from year to year will convince anyone of the success attained in all matters, and undoubtedly you will form an opinion that the natur al outcome of all this is bound to result in laying permanent founda- tions for lasting development embracing the whole of North western Alaska.
 Nome is the gateway of North western Alaska. The logical. nat ural economic center Its geograph ical position makes / it the ideal center for concenration and dis tribution, therefore let us dem onstrate our unyieldipg faith in our city and division and with our enthusiasm let us convince others of our loyalty to our sec tion and firm believers in her possibilities.
 Nome and the second division has at last reached the point of permanent development. This grad ual increase has been noticeable for several years but recently the facts and statistics have proven defnetly that Nome and second division have earnestly begun to