Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-26

Fairbanks offers wide and in- teresting array Of recreational ac- tlvities to newcomers and visitors.
 Most newcomers, whether they be male or female, enjoy bowlir | and tfle city boasts modern four-lane alley which is currently undergoing complete rennovations. The alley, located in the basement of the Latin rop building on Second avenue. will be open next week, according to Clauae Chiffon, manager. Summer leagues will be underway soon to tease the enthusiasts who can't wait Tor the regular mems and Women's leagues this fall. There will be op- en bowling all day udntil leagues are established
 Another bowling alley is being constructed by Hubert Rumph and Ronald Twogood on Gillian Way gust off Airport road. The men, who recently purchased the land from the city, have already broken ground on the project and expect 10 include all the modern bowling facilities.
 Tennis, anyone? A large scale ten- his tourney is now underway at the Denali school court on Lathrop street of Airport road, sponsored by the YMCA. Rick Richstad, Y direct or, says that actual competition is to get underway soon. Qualifying sessions were held earlier this week. The Denali school court is open to the public.
 When school begins in the fall, Fairbanks badminton players come out of hiding and start regular play-offs in the Main school gym. In the past. sessions have been held several times week, each member using his own equipment Anyone Interested in participating in local badminton events Is asked to call Cctavia Hanson at 3960
 For spectacular thrills each Sum- day afternoon. come on out to the Alaska Auto Racers Association races at the Rendezvous speedway. VeTn Fowler is currently leading his fellows peintwise with 2,345 tallies followed by Jack Johnson with 1,9s5. Jack Lane. of Alaska Auto Parts. is president of the group and may be reached at 2416. On week ends and holidays mo- forboats and water skiers dot Har- ding and Birch lakes. located south of Fairbanks on the Richardson highway. Its all in the knack of getting out of the water. say the experts, who, incidentally. are al- ways willing to give beginners a helping hand. Sailboating and swim ming are also favorite pastimes at inc lake.
 Everyone enjoys baseball, wheth- er their batting average runs .000 ar 400. Many good crowds turn out to watch the Midnight Sun Baseball league competition at Grif- fin Park. as well as the Pony and A-Asttt ICdSoC 6dtitCcs 1iiC < 1il 9d1ikS Central Labor Council copped top honors in the first half of the Mid- night Sun play-offs this summer and are tied with Ladd for the sec ond half championship. Men inter- ssted in the league may call Or beck at the Laborers office at 4584. Children interested in the Little Leagues may call Gary Gross at 2443.
 When the leaves turn from green to yellow to brown, and the first snows turn Fairbanksans to winter sports. one of the most popular is curling A new rink is being added to the clubhouse on Second avenue which will accommodate eight more players. The Curling club here has always been active. forming junior and women's leagues as well as men's. The men are looking for ward this year to the International Bonspiel in Chicago.
 For basketball enthusiasts, there's the Farthest North Basketball League, which is slated to start 1ate in the fall Several teams en-