Times-Petersburg Police urge no curb parking to aid snow removal
Police Chief Jim Rhodes warns motorists to keep streets clear to help snow removal and allow fire trucks access. Public Works head Kenneth Welde and City Clerk Jim Taylor back the plan to impound cars and levy fines plus towing fees for offenders. The 12 hour street parking limit and ten year old ordinance face renewed enforcement due to rising car numbers.
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Jim Rhodes
Rhodes
Public Works
Kenneth Welde
Jim Taylor
Petersburg
Dime Store Opens in Petersburg With
Dime Store to open at 9 a m tomorrow in the Arctic Hotel Building. FE L Clemons and W W Bailey lead the venture with help from Mrs Melvin Roundtree and Mrs Arnold Israeison. Bailey a dentist and silent partner. Clemons ex editor of the Press. Regular hours 9 a m to 9 p m through Christmas.
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Tommorrow
Petersburg
FE. L. Clemons
W. W. Bailey
Arctic
Melvin Roundtree
Arnold Jsraelson
Clemons
Bailey
Trading Union
Blind Slough Tow Amount Reported During Visit
The Thynes couple stayed in town overnight this week. Mr Thynes, a maintenance worker at Blind Slough, noted about ten inches of tow in the area during the visit.
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Erling Thynes
Thynes
Blind Slough
Alaska Goose Photo Ties to Fatal Flight
A Grumman Goose of Alaska Coastal Airlines carried Mrs. Margaret Annis to her death last Friday morning. The image, taken that morning, links the aircraft to the tragic event as details emerge from the accident scene.
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Alaska Coastal Airlines
Grumman
Margaret Annis
Ensign Nelson Home for Christmas Surprise Visit
Ensign Frederick L. Nelson arrives home unexpectedly for Christmas after duty in San Diego and Seattle. He earned Navy wings at Pensacola last month and will return to duty December 26, visiting family in Petersburg before resuming assignments.
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Frederick L
Bud) Nelson
Frederick Nelson
Denali
Nelson
Annapolis
Pensacola
San Diego
California
Florida
Naval Air Station
Seattle
Dan
Petersburg
Ketchikan
Louis Miller
Mailina Post Office Extends Hours Before Christmas
Postmaster Dick Brennan announced extended hours from 7 to 10 each night before the last boats depart for the States. The post office will be open December 8 and 11 for patrons convenience, with final ships leaving December 9 and 12. Airmail items are accepted until 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily and will be held for the next plane thereafter.
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Dick Brennan
Brennan
Firemen Accepted By City Council in Petersburg
Petersburg’s volunteer firemen presented their elected officers to the City Council Monday night for approval. Officers named were Kenneth Welde as fire chief Ed Hagerman as president Marvin Kvernik as chief driver and Les Leatherberry as secretary treasurer and fire warden. The council unanimously accepted these men with Welde Kvernik and Leatherberry noted as the only paid officers.
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Petersburg
Kenneth Welde
Ed Hagerman
Marvin Kverniik
Les Leatherberry
Welde
Kvernink
Leatherberry
J. W. Jones
Amos Mills
Edward Locken
J. L. MacKechnie
Longworth
Hagerman
Stokke
Lloyd and
White
Swanson
Jim Rhodes
Tongass Tom Quizzes Petersburg Kids on Reindeer Treats
Merina Calli drops in with Tongass Tom delivering a playful message to Petersburg children about Sen ta and reindeer preferring yak butter to cube sugar. The piece also covers ship arrivals and sailings, including the Margie D. at PAF dock with Reed and Martin gear bound for Ketchikan, Denali passenger lists, and crew changes with Capt Carl Nilson planning Seattle trips.
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le Conte Bay
Tom
Petersburg
Senta
Santa
Dawson
PAF
Reed and Martin
Ketchikan
Moose Lodge Meeting At Nor Gay Hall Tonight
Community notice announces Moose Lodge gathering at Nor Gay Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. Members and neighbors encouraged to attend for updates and social hour.
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Moose
the Sons
Nor‘gay Hall
Alaska Coastal Airlines Commends Communities After Accident
Alaska Coastal Airlines publicly thanks the citizens of Wrangler and Petersborg for aiding in the distress. The note praises the Alaskan spirit and rescue teamwork after a tragic accident. Since 1940 the airline has carried over 114,000 passengers and 11 million passenger miles with one fatality.
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Alaska Coastal Airlines
Wrangell and Petersborg
Alaska Coastal
Local ACCA Carnival Appreciations From Alaska Chapter
Mrs. Ezy N. Ohmer president of the Alaska Crippled Children's Association chapter extends thanks to all who aided in last week’s carnival. Throngs attended the Saturday night event and a financial statement is promised for next week.
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Ezy N. Ohmer
Alaska Crippled Children’s Association
Wandering gull disrupts power near diesel plant
A seagull flew into high tension wires near a diesel plant on Tuesday causing two wires to cross. Service was briefly disrupted.
Sportsmen Honored at Wrangell Sports Dinner
Southeast Alaska outdoorsmen gathered at Wrangell's Redmen hall for the Stikine Sportsmen's Association annual game dinner. Guests included government game and timber dignitaries, Cloister leaders, and visitors from Petersburg and Ketchikan. Notable speakers were Dr. John O. Rangeman and Earl N. Ohmer, with Ohmer praising the Wrangell club's efforts.
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Alaska
Wrangell’s
Redmen's Hall
Stikine Sportsmen's Association
Southeast
John O. Rangeman
Charles Burdick
U. S. Forest Service
Territorial Sportsmen, Inc
Harry Cowan
Ketchikan’s Sportsmen Association
Earl N. Ohmer
Alaska Game Commission
Ohmer
Wrangell Club
Petersburg
William Lund
Kenneth Drakos
Melvin Brady
Arnold Wasvick
George Ret Reynolds
Knox Marshall
Petersburg One Horse Town Sparks Townie Debate
In Southeast Alaska Petersburg hosts a one horse town debate as few horses are seen locally. Fred Magill and Banks rescued a nag from 332 Point Agassiz last week after owner Mrs Chris Olsen said she would have it shot to save hay. The endeavor shifts to a one horse sideshow as crowds of children gape while Magill warns riders mount at their own risk.
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Chamber of Commerce
Petersburge
Alaska
Fred Magill
Banks
Point Agassiz
Chris Olsen
Petersburg
Reid
Brother’s Landing
Magi
Plane crash survivor amid Alaska search and rescue
Reports from Wrangell Alaska detail survivors of the Farm Island crash near the Stikine River. Miss June Otness, hospitalized in stable but shocked condition, and pilot Mike Fenster among the injured, with several other passengers and rescuers described. The evacuation involved Coast Guard, Al Richie's Totem boat, and Polar Star Air Service crews as recoveries continued and identities confirmed. City council actions also noted on taxation and wages.
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Petersburg
June
Otnéss
Alaska
Jesse L. Herrell
Otness
Wrangell
Farm Island
Stikine River
Margaret Annis
Sig Dale
yeNthikan
Mike Fenster
Juneau
Shell Simmons
Fenster
Dave Breibelbis
Harry Dirks
Breibelbis
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Dirks
Dreibelbis
Vern Counter
CAA
Alaska Island Airlines
Ellis Air Lines
Trygve Hansen
AIA
Hansen
John Orangeman
Don
Arland Breese
Roland Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve
Coast Guard
al Richie
Totem
Polar Star Air Service
Quentin DeBoer
Karl Omdahl
Dry Island
Margaret Bell
Reid Brothers
Petersburg PTA Meeting Featuring One Act Play and Christmas Music
The Petersburg PTA will meet at 8 o clock Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. The speech class will present a one act play and two monologues, and the town chorus will perform a program of Christmas music.
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Petersburg Pta
Card Party Tomorrow at Sons of Norway Hall
Sons and Daughters of Norway invite all members to a card party tomorrow night at the Sons of Norway hall for a social evening. Proceeds support lodge activities and community programs.
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Sons and Daughters of Norway
Sons of Norway Hall
Petersburg Wildlife Association Meeting Planned
Petersburg Wildlife Association will hold a meeting Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Elks venue. Members are urged to attend and discuss association plans.
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The
Petersburg Wildlife Association
the Elks
Music Teacher Seeks Volunteers for Pep Band at High School
Philips Jeraula announced a plan to assemble an adult volunteer pep band to play at high school basketball games. Interested individuals are asked to contact Gerald at the school for details.
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Philips Jeraula
Iweek
Gerald
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Phil Gray
Ralph Loken
Dave Loy
Neil McDonald
A. B. Quine
Clem Gerald
Carroll Clausen
Carl Nilson
Mervin Clover
Ernie Young
Joe Isom
Jerry Becker
Knut Thompson
Casper Westre
William Greinier
W. P
Duke Miller
Clarence’ Lampman
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Company
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Dan Bates
Joe Pettigrew
Lee Ellis
Resevoir
Grace
M. E. Hoch
Pasigtals
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Kayler-Dahl Fish Company
Edward Hagerman
J. B. White
George Lloyd
Lloyd Swanson
Ragnar Stokke
Jack Longworth
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