Land Leasing Rush and Drilling Progress Report
Land management officials report applications for leases exceed 16 million acres, with eight million granted before July 1957. BLM funds and staff boosts aim to speed processing. In Alaska, Humble Oil resumes drilling at Beer Creek Unit Well No 1 and Richfield and Kenai Peninsula wells show activity with depths around 4,000 feet and 4,300 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle Richfield
BLM
Woozley
Washington
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Beer Creek
Colorado
Oil ‘and Gas Corp
Richfield Oil Corp
Kenai Peninsula
Petersburg Delays Plan Meeting For First Division Road Mission
Petersburg Chamber hosts Alaska officials and village delegates to discuss a unified road and harbor plan. Delegates from Alaska Native Brotherhood villages, Ketchikan, and Juneau Chambers join Haugen to map federal and territorial aid, with two days set for individual delegation sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburgs
Alaska
Ofi
Alaska‘Native ‘Brotherhood
Haugen
Sth Commission
Petersburg
Ketchikan
Juneau
Shrimp Production Shifts and Local Docks Report
Community notices from Petersburg and Wrangell describe a shift toward new shrimp products by hand pickers while operators hold back. Ralph Hall of Petersburg Cold Storage and Alaska Game Commission attend a yearly dinner. FWS biologist Dave Klein also plans to join. Susitna ships 54 tons cargo, log rafting to Mitkof Lumber, Tanana due Tuesday, Capt. Kinky Bayeys in port briefly for a monthly crew trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Bill’ Smith
Petersburg
Ralph Hall
Petersburg Cold Storage
Alaska Game Commission
Wrangell
FWS
Dave Klein
L. M
Susitna
Mitkef
Bigelow
Tanana
Kinky Bayeys
Bradfield Canal
Petersburg Vikings to Face Undefeated Petersburg Faculty
The Petersburg High School Vikings basketball team will make their first public appearance tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. against the undefeated Petersburg Public School Faculty in the gym. Coach Neher promises a relentless sprint and expects tight quarters between periods. veterans Schivartz and Halfiner anchor the lineup as the band and yell leaders hype the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg High School Vikings
United Petersburg Public’ School
Iga Algymn
Sgbach Oil
Conleytas
Neher
Tee Schivartz
Viking
Birkland
Sto
City Seeks Bids for Washer and Deep Freezer at Blind Slough
The town invites bids to purchase a deep freezer and washer at Blind Slough. Bids must arrive by 7 p.m. December 16 and will be opened then. Bidder covers freezer removal costs. the city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blind Slough
Eugenie Smith
Health Center Clinic Opens New Patient Access Point
A health center opens a new clinic access point to streamline patient intake. Staff will assist with registrations, referrals, and scheduling while expanding hours to serve nearby residents.
Christmas home and store window decoration contest
Petersouree Whamper sof sponsors a Christmas decoration contest with three classifications. Prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars await best home and store window displays, plus 10 dollars for top church decorations. Judges remain anonymous. entries must avoid using prior year displays. Funds for prize money come from volunteers including Ed Locken and Knut Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber, ‘of Commerce
Treasury
Ed Locken
Youngsters Win Library Cards for Poster Contest
Posters for book week on display at the library earned top prizes for Mrs. E. R. Pierce’s class. Karen Johannessen and Wayne Peterson received one year library cards for the best posters. The library will soon display a large world map donated by Leskins. New books include The Wind in the Forest Fletcher Glacier Pilot Day Jenny and more listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Pierce
Karen Johannessen
Wayne Peterson
Leskins
Fletcher
Day
Jenny
Colby
Renolds
Mr. Audubon
Lucy
Kennedy
The
van Avery
Fairoaks
Yerley
Stevenson
Green
Zola
Halacy
Katié Rittenheart
Mason
Inki
Heppner
Allen
Garst
Anatole and
the Cat
Titus
Oliver Wiswell
Roberts
Union and Sanitary Bowling League Opens With Ties
Union Oil Company and Sanitary Market teams led early bowling action at the Elks lodge as they tied for first by winning four points total. Individual high games included Werner Israelson and Rainier's Pete Thynes with 190s, while Israelson also topped the high series with 493. Libby McNeill and Libby, Jack Longsworth, and Ben Baker led in pins for their squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Union Oil Company
Sanitary Market
Alaska Glacier Sea Foods
Hanson Weds Kay Larson in Fairbanks
Peter A. Hanson former Petersburg resident and Alaska Employment Security Commission field representative in Juneau married Kay Larson this week. Both are Juneau residents. The ceremony occurred in Fairbanks where Hanson was on commission business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Hanson
Petersburg
Alaska Employment Security Comission
Juneau
Kay Larson
Elks Dinner Tomorrow For Cerebral Palsy Fund
The Elks lodge announces a potluck dinner tomorrow night to raise funds for cerebral palsy rehabilitation work. The event begins at 6 pm at the Elks hall with proceeds supporting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ero
Joe Ghief
Mortensen
Elks
Cérébal Palsy Fund
Elks Lodge
Elks‘hall
Citizenship celebrated at Kayler-Dahl cannery
Max Hadlock marked his U S citizenship anniversary by sharing a flag decorated cake at Parr's Bakery with all at the cannery. Crews and neighbors offered congratulations on the special occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannery
Max Hadlock
United States
Parr’s Bakery
Max
Alaska Representative Dale Hirt Visits Kake and Petersburg
Dale Hirt former Petersburg resident and Alaska representative for D. K. MacDonald spent a week in Kake and Petersburg on business. He heads back to Juneau after a month in Seattle at the main office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Hirt
Petersburg
Alaska
D. K. MacDonald
Kake
Juneau
Seattle
McKechnies Move to Idaho for New Home
Mr and Mrs Don McKechnie and Mrs McKechnie's son Mike Ridley left Petersburg last Monday for Coeur d Alene Idaho to make their new home. Mr McKechnie was employed by the city light plant in Petersburg and his wife was superintendent at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McKechnie
Petersburg Hunters Kill About 1100 Deer in 1917 Survey
The Fish and Wildlife Service estimates 1100 deer were taken by Petersburg area hunters during the 1917 season. The annual survey shows hunter success varied, with floods and rain reducing success, and most hunters not reaching their limits. The report notes most effort focused on Mitkof and Kupreanof Island areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Fish and Wildlife Service
Dave Klein
Ithe
F.w.sy
The
Thiax
Sania
Mitkof
Kupreanof Island
Kipreanof
Mitkof Island
Alvand
Setae
Doug
Alaska Steam Requests Emergency Freight Rate Hike
The Alaska steamship company seeks a temporary 12 to 15 percent rate increase on freight between the states and Alaska. Fred H. Tolan, Seattle attorney for the Northwest Fish Traffic Committee and Grovers Co op, oppose the proposal and plan to fight the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eypsirin A Ptl
Alaska Steam
Raske
Alaska
Fred H. Tolan
Seattle
Northwest Fish Traffic Committee
Aeed Grovers- Co-op
W. Pe
BPW Xmas Party Set for December 17
The Business and Professional Women group set December 17 for their Christmas party. Guests join at 6:30 with buffet dinner by Monday morning. each Emerson attendee to bring a gift under $1.00. Joy Foster hosts next meeting at her home. a Health Center donation was approved and prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Mt. Edgecumbe
Bea Stokke
Mitkof Hotel
Joy Foster
Auxiliary Met At Casper Westre
The December meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at Mrs. Casper Westre’s home. A Christmas potluck and party were planned for December 16 at the Sons of Norway Hall. Gifts were gathered for Petersburg veteran care and other facilities including Seward sanatorium Anchorage veterans hospital Wrangell Institute and nurse Ethel Lindley. Mrs. Ernie Sarff co hosted with Mrs. Westre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Westre
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
Sons of Norway Hall
Petersburg
Veterans Hospital
Seward Sanatorium
Veterans
Anchorage
Wrangell Institute
Ethel Lindley
Alaska
Bob Egelkrout Plans Winter Trip to Burlington Washington
Bob Egelkrout is scheduled to depart today heading south to spend the winter in Burlington, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Egelkrout
Burlington, Wash
Evangelists Planned Salvation Army Services Across Regions
Evangelists from the Salvation Army are appointed to lead services in Western areas and Hawaii. They are scheduled for next Sundays in Petersburg borough, with special attention to gatherings at Sthe Sneetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pié Tied” Sabove
Peterrsburg Nurses Seek Pay Raise Aid
Fragmentary text suggests Peterrsburg nurses and AGs discuss a pay raise aid plan. Readable bits mention receive raise and bas RP with unclear context and parties. Further details are unreadable in the OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterrsburg
Bas
Nurse wage increase approved at local hospital board
The hospital board approved a 15 percent wage increase for nurses effective November 1. The plan abolishes the laundry privilege valued at $12 a month, bringing a net raise of about 1 percent or $384 annually. The nurses association welcomed the move amid staff shortages and underpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurses ’“Association
Association
Petersburg
American Nurses Association
Drive underway for Salvation Army maintenance campaign
The Salvation Army annual maintenance drive is under way as four hundred letters go out with another hundred to be mailed. After the first letters, 27 returns brought in 108 dollars while 104 dollars more has been mailed. If all give, the drive could finish by December 14, aiding the 1958 program. The Red Kettle begins the Christmas work and a full year-end report will appear next edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Alinder Way
Ed Loicken
Locken
Lester Holmes
Bollens Return From Northwest Visit
After nearly four weeks visiting relatives and friends in the northwest, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bollen returned home yesterday from the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Frank Bollen
States
Rifle Club Formed At Local High School
The first meeting of the Junior Rifle Club was held in the high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Moose Lodge, the club will affiliate with the National Rifle Association. Officers elected include Mike Schwartz president Kenny Hagerman vice president Sandra White secretary and Dolly Guthrie treasurer. Initiation fee is one dollar with 75 cents per firing practice and 5 cents for ammunition and targets. Adult leader is Jerry Belanger with advisory board members including Ed Besse Bob Lagui re Kenny Andersen and Ron Snelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
National Rifle Association
NRA
Ed Besse
Coast Guard
Bob Laguire
Fish and Wildlife Service
Kenny Andersen
Alaska Communications System
Mike Schwartz
Kenny Hagerman
Sandra White
Dolly Guthrie
Jerry Belanger
Anchorage Air Force IRBM Complex Aimed North of City
The Air Force plans a $300 million intermediate range ballistic missile launching site about 60 miles north of Anchorage in a valley. Construction is expected to begin within six weeks, triggering the territory’s largest building boom since World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Air Force
Christmas Day Mass at Catholic Church Held After Plane Arrival
Masses will be held at the Catholic Church on Christmas Day around 11:30 a.m. or a half hour after the first plane arrives from Wrangell. Fr. Hoch will fly in to conduct the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrangell
Fr. Hoch
Brownie Troop No 1 Christmas Preparations
Brownie Troop No. 1 reports progress on tablecloths and aprons as members drew names for Christmas presents. Secretary Jeanette Snelling notes the activities and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Snelling
Home for Thanksgiving trip to Japan spent with parents
Carl Beyer returned to Petersburg this week after flying to Japan to spend Thanksgiving with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Beyer
Petersburg
Japan
Lutherans Plan Christmas Services in December
Evangelical Lutheran congregation announces three Christmas observances led by Rev. Joseph A. Luthro. A Christmas Choral Service by Junior and Senior Choirs unfolds Sunday afternoon December 15. The Sunday School program is set for December 22 at 11 a.m. replacing the morning worship. The Festival Christmas Worship occurs Christmas Day at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Luthro
Vanguard rocket test launch delayed with no casualties
Cap Canaveral reports a Vanguard test vehicle event today ended without casualties. The Pentagon says another launch attempt of the 72 foot sky giant will likely occur within about 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanguard
Pentagon
Council Settles Fill Area Payment Questions At Meeting
City council accepted payments from Peters burg Cold Storage and Cornelius Mercantile for fill area tide lands in a bid to settle the land settlement. Some paid by front foot others by square foot, with quit claims to be issued where full payment was made. The panel discussed financial losses from the cheapest payment method and expected a full figure at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg Cold Storage
Cornelius Mercantile
Erling Nicholson
Jim Taylor
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Vege
Tre Vung Ey
Wah
Petersbur
Tmana
Health. Council
Heeaith Center
St.andrew's
Sxeathe Westtnaly
Pisa
Chamber? of Commerce
Natis
Moose’ ‘Club
Union and Sanitary
Hanson
North
Hirt
Idaho
Shen Hutt
ATLA
BPW
Xmas Party
Casper Westre’s
Pattan
Bollens
Cape Canaveral
A. J. Troxell
Troxell
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