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April 4, 1956
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Nome Chamber of Commerce meeting discusses tourism improvements, reports successful visitor housing by committee led by Martha Stephenson, adopts slogan 'Nome--The Friendliest City In Alaska,' and supports Arctic Club's 1957 dog races promotion.
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"Nome-Friendliest City In Alaska" Is New C of C Slogan
The Chamber of Commerce had an unusually interesting meeting Tuesday noon, centering around tourists and considerable interest was shown in what could be done this season to make their visits here more enjoyable.
The tourist housing committee head by Martha Stephenson with Chuck Frazier and Willard Mecklenburg reported it has met with encouraging cooperation. They reported last weekend 30 visitors were housed in private homes without any trouble and they believe that 50 visitors could be taken care of. as they did not appeal to all the residents who have room available in their homes.
The committee also enthusiastically hope to plan a program to include a local museum and have adopted the slogan "Nome--The Friendliest City In Alaska."
The Chamber took action to assist the Arctic Club in promoting bigger and more dog races for the spring of 1957 due to the interest shown and as a winter attraction.
A renewed interest in the noon luncheons was manifested by an increased turn-out sparked by the membership drive still under way with many new members joining the organization.
The Chamber of Commerce had an unusually interesting meeting Tuesday noon, centering around tourists and considerable interest was shown in what could be done this season to make their visits here more enjoyable.
The tourist housing committee head by Martha Stephenson with Chuck Frazier and Willard Mecklenburg reported it has met with encouraging cooperation. They reported last weekend 30 visitors were housed in private homes without any trouble and they believe that 50 visitors could be taken care of. as they did not appeal to all the residents who have room available in their homes.
The committee also enthusiastically hope to plan a program to include a local museum and have adopted the slogan "Nome--The Friendliest City In Alaska."
The Chamber took action to assist the Arctic Club in promoting bigger and more dog races for the spring of 1957 due to the interest shown and as a winter attraction.
A renewed interest in the noon luncheons was manifested by an increased turn-out sparked by the membership drive still under way with many new members joining the organization.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Chamber Of Commerce
Tourism
Nome Alaska
Visitor Housing
Dog Races
Slogan
What entities or persons were involved?
Martha Stephenson
Chuck Frazier
Willard Mecklenburg
Where did it happen?
Nome, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Martha Stephenson
Chuck Frazier
Willard Mecklenburg
Location
Nome, Alaska
Event Date
Tuesday Noon, Prior To Spring 1957
Story Details
Chamber of Commerce meeting focuses on tourism, with housing committee reporting success in accommodating visitors and adopting a friendly city slogan; supports promotion of 1957 dog races and notes increased membership.