School Reopens with Staggered Start and Bus Service
New and kindergarten students register for the term starting Tuesday September 3. Classes begin Wednesday with high school eighth graders arriving at 8 20 am and grades at 8 30 am. Teachers report Tuesday at 9 00 am for orientations in home economics. Bus routes start at 7 20 am from the fur farm, then 8 10 am from Beachcomber Inn. Space limited. $9 per semester bus fee.
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Home Economics
Fur Farm
Scow Bay
Beachcomber Inn
Wil
Supt
J. F. Hayward
Hayward
Alaska Petersburg ducks and geese hunting season opens this Sunday
The Petersburg area season starts at 5:27 a m Sunday September 1 and runs to December 14. Shooting ends at sunset 7 58 p m daily with limits five ducks ten possession, six geese twelve possession, eight jacksnipe eight, cranes two daily four possession. Hunters need license and federal duck stamp.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Funeral services for George Nicholson Sr. in Petersburg
Funeral services were held yesterday at Peters burg Lutheran Church for George Nicholson Sr. 87. A longtime Petersburg resident and former city police officer, he died at the Pioneer’s Home in Sitka one month before his 88th birthday. Survivors include his daughter Evelyn and sons Erling and George A. Funeral conducted by Pastor Stanley Williamsen with pallbearers named.
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Petersburg Lutheran Church
George Nicholson
Sitka
Mr. Nicholson
Petersburg
Norway
United States
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Duluth
Nicholson
Lutheran Church
Sons of Norway
Pioneer
Ken
Evelyn) Welde
Erling
George A
Stanley Williamsen
John Hammer
Carl Thynes, Sr
Anton Noreide
Knut Zane
Dick ‘Miller
al Duvall
Wilkmer Oldes
Carl Thynes, Jr
Gerald Lind?en Tone
Dorsey Riod
Beale and VFW Auxiliary Attend Alaska Convention
The report notes Alaska posts marching to the Foreig n relations convention in Petersburg and Seattle with Mrs. Williams leading. Governor Wm. Egan addressed the gathering as Petersburg is noted as the highest rated post in the department and FPW continues to report gains over the past year.
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Beale
Seattle
Petersburg
Weing
Alaska
Egan
Noreides Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary at Petersburg Home
Anton and Mrs. Noreide marked fifty years of marriage with an open house hosted by their daughter and sons in Petersburg. The couple wed in Seattle on August 28 1913, moved to Petersburg in 1915 16 and have resided there since. A tiered cake bouquets and a money tree were among gifts from friends including the Sons of Norway lodge.
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Anton Noreide
Noreide
Mel Brady
Douglas
Arnold Noreide
Seattle
Willmer Oines
Petersburg
Brady
Oines
Magnus Simonsen
Knut Thompson
Justin Lind
Esther Osen
Halibut Exports Up in First Half of 1963
Japanese frozen halibut exports rose in the first six months, with the United States receiving 85.5 percent of quantity and 87.9 percent of value. Shipments to the U S increased 3.0 percent in quantity and 23.6 percent in value from the previous period.
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Tokyo
U. S
Bureau’ of Commercial Fisheries
United States
Japan
Labor Day Observed With Closures In Petersburg
The Labor Day holiday will be observed with all stores and offices closed on Monday in Petersburg. Holiday hours apply Sunday at most places, and normal operations resume Tuesday as the new school term begins. The city council meeting moved from Monday to Tuesday.
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Petersburg
Fishing season totals and plant moves in Alaska waters
Waterfront News reports Kaylor-Dahl and Petersburg Processors still canning gillnet and seine fish this week while PAF shuts down its Petersburg canning line and moves seined fish to a Ketchikan plant. PAF ends the salmon season with about 103000 cases, trailing Kake by 250 cases. The local plant shifts to king crab for fall and winter. summer workers depart, and Marvin Kvernvik leads crab operations again. Halibut catch in area 2 through Aug 20 stands at 213 million pounds, with possible 28 million pound limit not reached until late September. Coastal Rambler and Tatalina schedules noted for next ports.
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Kaylor-Dahl
Petersburg
PAF
Kake
del Valentine
Marvin Kvernvik
Halibut Commission
Area 2
Petersburgg
Augusta
Mars
Alaska
Coastal Rambler
King Cove
Tatalina
Susitna
Noorvik Teacher Named Director of Rural Development
Governor Egan announced the appointment of John Cates of Noorvik as director of the Office of Rural Development. Cates, 47, is currently a teacher and principal at the Bureau of Indian Affairs school in Noorvik and will assume the post in Juneau on September 4.
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Juneau
Wm. A. Egan
John Cates
Noorvik
Office of Rural Development
Cates
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Two Fire Calls Reported by Volunteer Department
The volunteer fire department responded to two incidents late last week. First, flames damaged planks on the Kayler-Dahl approach near the Art Peterson Machine Shop due to a careless match. Later Saturday, crews fought a fire threatening the garbage dump dock from a careless burning of refuse.
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Kayler-Dahl
Art Peterson
Stanley-Ohmer Wedding Date Set
Mr and Mrs George Stanley of North Ridge California announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ellen to Earl R Ohmer of Petersburg The wedding will take place in Petersburg September 14 Ohmer is the son of the late Robert C Ohmer and Mrs Betty Ohmer Petersburg He is a Petersburg High School graduate Miss Stanley has been a student at San Fernando Valley State College in California
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George Stanley
North Ridge
California
Ellen
Earl R. Ohmer
Petersburg
Ohmer
Robert C. Ohmer
Betty. Ohmér
C. Petersburg
Petersburg High School
Miss Stanley
San Fernando Valley State College
Western Marine lands Petersburg ferry terminal contract
Alaska officials awarded Western Marine Construction Company an 85000 dollar contract to prepare the Petersburg ferry terminal. The project includes tower and dock work with a later transfer-bridge repair contract and a plan to return the facility to full operation by November 8. Ritchie Transportation Co moved cars between Wrangell and Petersburg during the ongoing service setup.
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Joneau
Alaska
Ibses
Western Marine Contraction Company
Seattle
Petersburg
Podie Works
Sioner Ricard Y Downing
Tasge
Downing
Ritchie Transportation Co
Wrangell
Orgy
Department of Public Works
Nt Petersburg
Merri Needles
Petersours
Mangan
Green
Juneau
African visitor to Petersburg Rotary discusses South Africa
Don Swanepool, a merchant from Aberdeen South Africa, visited Petersburg Rotary Club with James Leckley and Paul Audin of Astoria. Audin guides Swanepool on a moose hunt and asks about South Africa's industry politics and race issues. The group flew to SeeBee after the talk.
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Aberdeen
South Africa
Petersburg Roary
Don Swanepool
Swanepool
James Leckley
Fur Farm
Paul Audin
Astoria
Oregon
Petersburg
Audin
Africa
Petersburg Weekend Forecast Shows Mild Temps and Clouds
Weekend outlook calls for continued fair skies with variable cloud patches through Sunday. Light winds under 15 knots and temperatures near normal, highs near 70 and lows around 45. Past week highs reached 74 on the 25th with a 40 degree low on the 23rd and .15 inches of precipitation recorded.
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Petersburg
McKee Miller Wedding Planned for September in Willets
University of California student Kent Miller son of Mr and Mrs R I Miller of Petersburg will wed Judith Annake in Willets California on September 7 The couple will begin their life after the groom completes his return to campus and the bride’s family prepares for the ceremony.
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McKee-Miller
University of California
Kent Miller
R. I. Miller
Petersburg
Willets
California
Judith Annake
Ernest Maxwell
Miller
Strand Case Returns to Local Court in Petersburg
The Alaska Supreme Court upholds a Juneau ruling that Petersburg deputy magistrate may handle Erling Strand’s motion to withdraw a guilty plea for illegal fishing. Strand had paid a $500 fine and forfeited his net, then sought withdrawal claiming lack of voluntariness and counsel assistance. The case is remanded to Petersburg for a hearing on a plea change in the fisheries matter.
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Juneau
State Supreme Court
Petersburg
Erling Strand
Strand
Vernon Counter
Public Caucus to Name City Candid
The Agriculture Department allocates 261000 for Alaska national forest work under the accelerated public works program. Funds are divided among Chugach Seward Anchorage Cordova Tongass with 195000 for Tongass including 45000 for Wrangell Petersburg. A public caucus is set for 7 30 pm Tuesday at the city council meeting to nominate candidates for mayor city council and school board. The term of Mayor Andrew Wikan expires this year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Alaska
Chugach
Seward
Anchorage
Cordova
Wrangell Petersburg
Petersburg
Dean Weeder
Terias
Andrew Wikan
Gidon Parr
Tat NG
Tonmono
Vern Counter Bernice Stone
Beulah Luhr
Wheel Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Petersburg
An unusual incident involved a Super Cruiser making use of a pullout wheel plane as a landing strip near Petersburg. Two pilots were stopped by weather along the route. one continued to Juneau after a brief stop, while the other stayed in Petersburg awaiting return home, highlighting a local need for an airport.
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Equppen Super Cruiser
Petersburg
Oten
Mitkof Highway
Alaska
Juneau
AHA Officials Visit Toward Concrete Plan for Vbaska Project
Officials described progress on a proposed project and outlined a two week window to review key details. The visit included multiple attendees and emphasized upcoming meetings to finalize arrangements and assign responsibilities.
Fishermen Warned Against Treble Hooks at Salt Waters
A coastal notice warns fishermen to keep treble hooks out of salt waters and to separate salt from freshwater at river mouths. The guidance aligns with salmon sport fishing interest near Wrangell Narrows during this season.
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Srede
Alaska
Atso
Wrangell
AMU Opens Classes for New Academic Year
Anchorage Alaska Methodist University will begin its fourth year with classes starting Wednesday September 18. Registration for new and returning students is scheduled for Monday September 16 and Tuesday September 17. Full enrollment applications will be accepted before the opening date. Dr. William E Davis, admissions assistant, estimates enrollment at about 300.
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Anchorage
Alaska Methodist University
William E Davis
AMU
Troup Couple Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troup of Friday Harbor Washington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Petersburg with a party hosted by Mrs. Lindstrom and their daughter Mrs. Al Johnson. A large anniversary cake and gifts were presented. The couple then enjoyed their first airplane ride en route to Wrangell for the ferry leg home.
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Charles Troup
Friday Harbor
Washington
Petersburg
Mable Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Troup
al Johnson
Wrangell
Casey Chosen Flie Reported A Was Ont
Case details mention Casey chosen as flie with attendees at Mt Edgecumbe Hospital. Other listed patients include Scotty Jackson and Aaron Beane. The note references a local hospital setting and ongoing recovery process for several individuals.
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Wea
Mitka
Casey
Ftis
Weise
Hake
Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital
Scotty Jackson
Aaron Beanesie
Court News Dispatch of Public Intoxication Fines
Deputy Magistrate Vernon fines Mary Verney 25 dollars for public intoxication. Robert Hanson 23 dollars. Nellie Hanson 25 dollars. Lewis Thomas 25 dollars for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Spencer Hestad 250 dollars for driving while intoxicated.
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Vernon
Mary Verney
Robert Hanson
Nellie Hanson
Lewis Thomas
Spencer Hestad
Alaska fishing areas open districts by plan for next week
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced open and closed areas for next week's fishing. Districts 1 and 2 close. District 3 stays open Monday through Friday. Districts 4 5 and 6 0 open with Affleck Canal in 5 closed. District 7 opens south of Point Eaton. District 9 opens south of Point Ellis with Baronof Shore closed. District 13A remains open until 1 September. no digillnet change is noted.
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game Today
Affleck Canal
Point Eaton
Point Ellis
Baronof Shore
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Waterfront News
Stanley-Ohmer
Western Marine
Peteorsburg
Mitkof Highway Landing
Lee
Gene
Conta Witi
Tee State
Sas Ss
Judith
Public Caucus
F. S
Walls Swanson
L M Williams Willams
Ken Stedman
Zo Fshing
Sig Medalen
Medalen
Geneva Christensen
Corrstens
Opeenm
Svera
Viree Lenoart
Toose
Pu le
Candica
Peter Cueyz
Fice
AHA
Toe
Roy Clark
Amy Peter- Woogie
Wweny Plattes
Tam Peters
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