Childs 1955 Journal 2. July 4th at Barrow, Meade River, Alaska The day started bright & early, Breakfast for the second time since arrival. This was in anticipation of an early take-off for the Meade. A trip to Barrow Village from the plane leaving from the Cape and we took off at 1330! A new pilot Fred Maguire was being shown the route by George Thiel, an Eskimo pilot, One passage Chuck Perrin, USAF instructor for Guard Observer Corps and our baggage. Make a full load! The trip was uneventful although 5 Snowy Owls were seen enroute. We moosoon arrived at Barrow, when Ed Borsdal had us over for Coffee. They & Mrs. Bean, a delightful Eskimo teacher had us to supper at the school. After that it being the 4th, the village gathered in the school for a dance, The first part was true Eskimo dancing and singing or I should say chanting. Only the older people took part. About 2130 whites men, dance began. Menu for the supper was brod'deve. Carbon tongun & Liederberg cheese. Carbon roast, fried chicken, potatoes, lettuce jello, pastel, rolls, celery & carrots! Delicious! Chuck could not dance so I took choice with the school mam, a wonderful person.