The Nome nugget., 1930-07-19

in honor of the Father of His Country.
 The collection and publication of all of Washington's essential writings, public and private, per sonal lett rs from the original manuscripts, etc, to be printed in approximately twenty-five volumes, has been authorized by Congry ss as Memorial Edition.
 A great historic sound motion picture in natural colors, in which the motion picture, industry, the Federal Gov rnment, Foreign Gov ernments and other agencies are to participate, will depict the Tiff of George Washington and reani- mate the many scenes of his more distinguishe services to his coun- try. This magnificent picture, it is believed, will be the most ad- vanced piece of motion picture ar,- istry y produced and it will be made available for use, either in whole or in part, in every town, hamlet, and city in the country.
 Posters, calendars. charts. maps showing Washington travels. as well as reprints of his principal writings and speeches and tributes from the most famous Americans of today upon various phases of his life and character, will be widely distributed
 It is intended that the Celebra- tion of the Two Hundredth An niversary of the Birth of G orgc Washington shall be observed thru out the entire year of 1892, but concentration of effort will b. gin with Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1892, and continue until Thanksgiving Day of that year. In view of the large num- Der of people who will wish to visit tn" City of Washington in order to see not only the govern ment buildings and activities there concentrated, but also tn many nearby historic shrines and spots connected directly with the priv ate life and work of Georg Wash ington; special arrangements will be made by the District of Colum- bia Bicentennial Commission to find accommodations for and giva information to the visiting public while sojourning n the cityE
 Early in the formulation of the Commission plan, it was decided that this nationwide Celebration should not be bas upon material manifestation of patriotic fervor It was considered far better that the event he nor. in the nature of revival of appr, ciation of the example and ideals of George Washington throughout the Unit ed States and that, although cer- tain events must nee ssarily take place in the Capital City. the es- sential thought behind the whole program is for this great Celebra- tion to be truly All-American- and to be participated in by all the people.
 Nothing in the nature of an exposition or anything emphasiz- ing the njere material growth of the nation is in contemplation The celebration will be in the hearts of a grateful people and the expression of that gratitude and reverent remembrances will be of a lofty yet simple character be- fitting both the man.George Washington-and the United States itself.
 The Territorial Legislature in 1929 unanimously approved the plan to have Alaska participate in the Anniversary Celebration. They authorized the creation of Com mission to arrange for a Territory wide observance and it is expected that this Commission will be or ganized and functioning before the close of the next legislative ses- sion The Federal and Territor- ial Schools, the American Legion and all other organizations in Alaska will be asked to take an active part in arranging programs in their respective communities,