The frontiersman., 1955-02-10
Reporters
 No1ehook

oSNSAoA llO1IIllS, IS SpenQ1ng a lew days III Fairbanks this week. Mrs. Weidner is not contemplating a trip Outside at this time.
 The economy in making trips by air was illustrated last week by Major Lightfoot of the U. s. Air Force. Flying his own Super Cruiser, Maj. Lightfoot made a flight from Texas to Washington, D. c. and from there to Palmer, with stops in between, for only $l86 in gas bills. The Major land- ed on the Palmer field when bad weather prevented his landing in Anchorage
 Last weeks issue of the Polar Star, publication of the Associat- ed Students of the University of Alaska, carries a front page open letter to the territorial legislature urging the university be named the site for any constitutional convention.
 Mildred Buzby and son left for Fairbanks last week end where they will join Bob Buzby for the trapping season.
 The recent cold snap was an un- welcomed visitor for skiers this past Sunday. Ten below zero weather put a curb to the planned fun last Sunday.
 Several Explorer Scouts of the local troop are planning to take tests Saturday toward earning their merit badges in skiing. They plan trip to Little Susitna ski area.
 John Weldon of Palmer is as- sisting with economic surveys for the Experiment Station.
 Sgt. John K. Dunlap of Go. C 180th Engr. Bn., Palmer, was re- gently promoted to Master Ser geant in the local company of Army Reserves.
 Mary Steelman is replacing Isa- belle Woolcock in the office of Doctors Bailey and Burnett this week. Mrs. Woolcock is enjoying weeks vacation.
 Harry Campbell, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Campbell of Pal mer, graduated Tuesday of this week from the Army Engineer School at Fort Belvor, Virginia He is expected home within a few days.
 Among men who were first to volunteer during the U. s. Army's recently-launched recruiting drive in Alaska, was Duane F. Huntley of Palmer. He is taking basic training at the Training Detach- ment, Fort Richardson.
 Two Wasilla soldiers, Cpl David F. Smith and Pvt. Herbert Theodore, participated in "Ex- ercise Snowbird", the joint Army Air Force training maneuver. Cpl. Smith, son of MT. and Mrs. Floyd D. Smith, is squad leader in Go. L of the Fist Infantry Divisions 53rd Regiment. Pvt Theodore, 23, son of Mrs. Katie Theodore, is an assistant gunner in Co. H. of the 71st Infantry Divisions 4th Regi- ment.
 PFC Malcolm McKinnon Jr, 21, son of Mrs. Louis Larson, Pal mer, participated in Exercise Snow Bird". PFC McKinnon, a machine gunner in Co. A of the Fist Infantry Divisions 53rd Reg iment. entered the Army in May 1853.
 Roger Ridden of Chugiak was named president of the Rural Fed eration of Alaska. Other officers include Earl Combs of Wasllla, president.
 The farthest north televlslon station in the world, KFAR-TV, released it's first test pattern at 1:3O am. February 2 at Far banks.
 William A. Barnhardt, son ot MT. and Mrs. William E Barn- hardt of Palmer recently re-enllst- ed in the U. s. Marine Corps. Barnhardt served in the Marine Corps during wv II from Feb ruary l943 until February l94o' He is now stationed at the Mar inc Corps Depot of. Supplies Dan Francisco.
 Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi is planning a Valentine Party Tor all members and rushees on Mon day night, February IA. 1t Will pc a planned pot luck and Will pc held at the Extension SerVlce oI- flee, beginning at 2 pm.
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