O. S. WEAVERS RETURN
TO COMPLETE DETAILS
OF POWER PLANT SALE
Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Weaver ar
rived yesterday from their home
in Santa Barbara, Calif., after
spending the Christmas holiday
with former Nome friends, Mr.
and Mrs. Cameron Newman, of
Seattle.
The Weavers plan to remain
here until the details of the sale
of the Northern Light and Power
Co. are completed. Mrs. Weaver,
who has been away for two
years, was welcomed by her many
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bennet and
family, Pan American employees
stationed at Fairbanks, were
round trip passengers on yester
day’s flight.
Statement of real property own
ership forms available at Nugget.
REWARD
A reward of S50 will be paid
by Chief Clyde Glass for infor
mation leading to arrest of per
son or persons who broke in both
entrances of a house owned by
George Hite, located at Fifth and
Division Street, sometime last
week. 2
City Council Holds
Busy Session Monday
The City Council Monday even
ing had a busy session which
lasted until 10:30.
A resolution, known as the
“Project Planning Agreement on
the Nome School,” was read and
adopted by the council.
Several matters pertaining to
the setting up of the Utility Board
and other important features of,
the pending light and power pro
ject were held over until such
time as City Attorney Jim von
der Heydt would be able to assist.
The city attorney has ‘been ill.
Three bids on oil supply for the
city were rejected and bids will
be called for again with more
specifications being included in
the bids.
A discussion followed concern
ing the three fire calls to the W.
Ryan residence alleged to have
been caused by faulty installa
tion. Adjoining house owners were
advised by the Council that the
renters have been asked to move
and the house will be closed until
alterations are made to comply
with the requirement of the Fire
Committee, headed by Carl Gla
vinovich.
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FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
HOUSEWARES AND HARDWARE
DRY GOODS
MEN’S AND LADIES’ FURNISHINGS
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Wholesale and Retail
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PASSENGER SERVICE
SS BARANOF SAILING SOUTHBOUND FROM SEWARD,
10 P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1953
For Reservations write:
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO., BOX 200, ANCHORAGE
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FREIGHT SERVICE '
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE CALLING VALDEZ AND
SEWARD IN ORDER SHOWN.
Jan. 15 Square Knot Valdez, Seward
Jan. 29 Nadina Valdez, Seward
MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS
Anvil Lodge, No. 140, F & A M,
had a new group of officers in
stalled for 1954. They are:
John Cooley, W.M.: Charles
Lewis, S.W.; Donald Perkins, J.W.;
W. Cameron, Pres.; Norvin Lewis,
Sec.; Luther Dunbar, Chaplain;
Will Gillis, Mar.; Harry Lewis,
S.D.; Robert Lewis, J.D.; A. E.
Lord, S.S.; James von der Heydt,
J.S.; Harry Gabrielson, Org.; and
Boyd Harwood, Tyler.
Mr. Hayes and Mr. Wilson were
passengers for Fairbanks with
Pan American yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Duffield left
yesterday for the States, enroute
to St. Louis, Mo., to be with Mrs.
Duffield’s mother, who has not
been well for some time.
Arriving with Pan American
yesterday were Mrs. W. Ullrich
and two daughters, who spent the
Christmas holiday with Mr. Ull
rich, who is attending the Univer
sity of Alaska.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Funeral services for John F.
Macumber will be held al ihe
Community Methodist Church at
2 p.m., December 3L 1953.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
WATCH NIGHT
AND COMMUNION SERVICE
At 10:00 p.m. at COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH
NOTICE
There will be a Watchnight
Service at the Assembly of God
Church Thursday evening start
ing at 9 o'clock.
WANT ADS
WANTED — Ten new customers
for the New Year to try some
of our good soft water. We will
meet all prices. Call Pioneer
Water Delivery. 14
FOR SALE—Girl’s bicycle, 20”
wheels, practically new. Call
Main 50.
FOR SALE OR RENT—2-bedrm.
partly fum. house w. water and
shower system. Phone Main 3
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LOST—Pendant earring. Reward.
Call Main 75. 156
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SHOWING AT
I THEATER j
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Starting 7:15 and 9:15 p.m
JUDY CANOVA
in
“HONEYCHILE”
(Filmed in Trucolor)
Tom & Jerry Cartoon
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Starting 7:15 and 9:15 p.m.
“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”
with
GENE KELLY
DONALD O'CONNOR
DEBBY REYNOLDS
MIDNIGHT SHOW
NEW YEAR’S EVE
SEE THE OLD YEAR OUT
AND THE NEW YEAR IN
AT THE "THEATER"
— Doors Open at 11:30 p.m. —
Beginning with the midnight show
our new policy becomes effective:
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS
OLD WILL NOT BE ADMITTED
UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY
AN ADULT.
Three-Day Holiday For Stores
Many of the business houses
have announced that they will
take advantage of the Friday holi
day and give their employees
three days off by remaining closed
Saturday and Sunday also.
The Past Office has announced
that it will close at noon on Thurs
day. They will not reopen until
Saturday morning and observe
regular Saturday hours.
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IN COMMISSIONERS COURT
Blanche Iutuk was sentenced to
60 days in the Federal jail on a
disorderly charge.
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS
Second Division Democratic Con
vention to be held at City Hall,
Nome, Alaska, Thursday, Dec. 31,
1953, at 8:00 p.m.
Ted Duffield
Chr., Divisional Com.
MACUMBER FUNERAL
TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Blaine Macumber arrived last
week from Phoenix, Arizona, to
arrange for the burial of his
brother, Jack Macumber who
passed away a few days ago and
is to be buried from the Com
munity Methodist Church tomor
row afternoon at 2:00.
The deceased was well known
here having operated the Nome
Cab and for many years worked
for the U.S. Smelting Co.
He is survived by his mother,
two sisters and two' brothers.
NOTICE
The annual New Year's Potlatch
will be held Friday at 5:30 p.m.
at the LWY Community Center.
Come and brings your friends.
Please bring food if you can.
Slides or a film will be shown.
NEW YEAR
SPECIALS
Spring Leg Lamb lb. Average 1.00 *
FRESH
Pork Shoulder Roast 68c »
BONELESS ,
Beef Sirloin Roast •S. Choice 1.00.
CHOICE
Broadbreast Turkey 5 20 lb, 1.00 »
-FOR THAT TURKEY STUFFING —
HOMEMADE
Country Sausage
>ure Lean Pork 1.15.
(CLOSED FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
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NOME’S HOME-OWNED STORE
Alaskan Titles of
Most Popular Stories Now Available
Dr. Alfred Brooks’
‘ BLAZING ALASKAN TRAILS ’
The original gold strike at Nome described hi detail \
‘FLYING NORTH’
‘FIFTY YEARS BELOW ZERO’
For Children
‘PAN Ok'
‘BARNEY HITS THE TRAIL’
WE STILL HAVE A FEW 1954
ALASKA DESK CALENDARS