Matanuska Valley Pioneers Turn Virgin Forest To Model Farm Center
In 1935 a large federal colonization project settled Michigan Minnesota and Nebraska families in Alaska's Matanuska Valley. They built homes and a modern town with cannery hatchery meat packing and coal fields nearby. The colony now reports agricultural profits and expanding industries as it develops toward a target of significant farming and loan-driven growth.
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END OF THE LINE AT EPSOM DOWNS SUMMARY
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss racing at Epsom Downs and defense topics. Mentions crops incl turnips potatoes and per acre yields with Alaska markets and farmers cooperative figures. References fuel lamps and farm electricity. scattered figures for valley farms and installations.
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Armers
Sromtaies
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Vacation Bible School Opens At Local Church
Fragments indicate an annual vacation bible school program held at a church building for weeks. An item mentions ICE bookings and refrig orders, with names like G. Shute and EB. Red, suggesting logistical notes and staffing for the event.
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Shute
Auction for School Paint Supply Details
The notice states a bid invitation for 75 gallons of primer and sealer and 20 gallons of enamel or similar material to be furnished by a supplier. The board reserves the right to reject bids and set a sale date between February and June.
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Ticks Key in Spreading Deadly Fever Warned Outdoor Workers
Officials warn outdoor workers in New Hampshire Vermont and western states of ticks carrying deadly mountain fever as spring and early summer bring renewed tick activity. Dr R R Spencer cites rodent and rabbit hosts and cautions removal of ticks and vaccination where available to curb spread.
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Mriboy
Daca
Mainé
New Hampshire
Vermont
R. R. Spencer
Spencer
Fragmented 1938 Graduation Roll Call and Commencement Notes
The page lists names and affiliations from a 1938 class including Lillian Dunn Helen Hayes and Margareth Foster, with remarks on class night June 2 1938 and commencement events June 3 1938 at Verdi High School. It notes a processional triump march Verdi and a reference to camphor used in India to chase away spirits.
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Ruth Bloise Day
Wilma
Doris Dougherty
Lillian June Dunn
Helenes
Edwarde
Pauline Thelma
Pauline Penelope Ann Farris
Margarethne Foster
Olive
Liewa
Jeanneth Hayes
Bonnie Mozelle Hersdon
Betty Jean Hollingsworth
Ejpaner
Odile Howard
Lenora Evels
Virginia Mary Kemapes
Kirby
Thelma Batra
Hloptstein
Thelma
Lucille Dorothy Anne Lee
Sarah Joseth Orr
Verdi
Tenight School
Paul Catt
Elmer
Véra Knapman
James Phillippe
Virginia
Paul Reading
Betty Hol
Harry Wampler
Paul Peek
Marjorie Taylor
Fem
George
Pauline
Clyde Parker
Wampler
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Arie V. Faris
India
Dalhover Lawyers Prepare Appeal to U S Supreme Court
Chicago news notes counsel James Quover of Indiana desperado saga says Dalhover's death sentence would be appealed. The case aims to take the matter to the U S Supreme Court for review.
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Dalhover
Chicago
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James Qover
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Daladper
U. S
Knox County Union Veteran Beard Dies After Long Life
A Knox County resident and Union veteran named Beard died within a month of May 18 after a lifetime of service. Born in Europe, he came to this country as a child and lived a long, influential life in Harri. his career spanned many years, leaving a notable mark on the community.
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Baptismal Service and Evening Worship Planned
A church gathering schedules baptismal services at 1 p m followed by a group trip to Christ’s Endeavor. Evening worship is set for 7 45 p m with a 7 p m program at the church.
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