Alaska civilian defense plan urged for Petersburg
General Alexander leads Alaska defense appointing Quentin DeBoer as defense chair. A recent meeting attended by three people highlighted wartime preparedness anxieties and the need for a plan to ensure food water care shelter and evacuation if disaster or attack occurs. DeBoer calls another meeting next Monday at Council Chambers with the council to boost support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Alaska Defense
Quentin DeBoer
Defense
DeBoer
Petersburg
Dbver
Alaska
Governor Gruening Nominates Peratrovich for U S Marshal
A trusted source reports Governor Ernest Gruening has named Senator Frank Peratrovich as U S Marshal to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bill Mahoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ernest Gruening
Frank Peratrovich
Bill Mahoney
Bartlett Advises Over 26 Doctors Not Drafted Yet
A telegram reply to Delegate E. L. Bartlett from the Junior Chamber of Commerce states no induction orders have gone out for physicians over 26. The message directs transmission to local leaders and urges the Alaska Advisory Council to consider needs and present the problem to the local draft board in Juneau with Dr. William Blanton as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Bartlett
Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Herrell
Quentin L. DeBoer
Jaycee
George Mortensen
Women of the Moose
Royal Duval
K. G. Robinson
Marjorie Heimdahl
Gordon Parr
William Decker
A. V. White
Dale Patrick
J. E. Johannesson
Emblem Club
National
Herrell
Juneau
William Blanton
Alaska Advisory Counsel
Johnny Sales Pioneer Dies in Sitka Home
Johnny Sales a Petersburg pioneer died last week at the Pioneers Home in Sitka after a period of poor health. He had been there over a year and recently broke his hip in a fall. Death occurred Monday December 4, with burial in Sitka Tuesday, per local word from Mrs Magnus Nygaard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Sales
Petersburg
Pioneers
Sitka
Wis
Magnus Nygaard
Reds Drive on Hungnam Beachhead as Allies Hold
AP describes a massive Chinese assault against the Hungnam beachhead with 100,000 troops pressing Allied lines toward the Sea of Japan. U.N. forces retaliated with air and ground support while defenders retreat toward a shrinking perimeter. MacArthur notes Manchurian manpower fueling the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hungnam
United Nations
America
Sea of Japan
Tenth Corps
Korea
Tom Lambert
U. S
Lambert
U.N
Hungnam Port
MacArthur
Manchuria
10Th Corps
Washington
Asia
Europe
Hamhung-Hungnam
Jerauld Voted Vice President of Petersburg Jaycees
The Petersburg Jaycees elected Phil Jerauld as vice president from three candidates at Tuesday's meeting at Winnie's. Visitors included James DeMott and Lou Dvorak. The group discussed moving the employment office from Wrangell to Petersburg and drafted a recommendation to temporarily defer Dr Jesse Herrell's draftuntil a town doctor could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie’s
The
Jaycees
Phil Jerauld
James DeMott
Carl C. DeMott
Eddie Doubrasz
Lou Dvorak
Wrangell
Petersburg
San Francisco
Jesse Herrell
Selective Service
Herrell
Doe
Jaycee le
Sto
Alaska official outlines draft plans and calls
Alaska officials report upcoming draft calls with 22 year olds already being summoned. The December call totals 35 men and January 32, with pre January 15 registration for doctors dentists and veterinarians. McCormick cites presidential authority on married men but requires Congress for broader induction. Prior registration covered those trained at government expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Washington, D. C
McCormick
Music program draws capacity crowd at P T A meeting
A capacity crowd of over 100 attended the high school P T A gathering where the combined school and town choruses, led by Phil Jerauld and Capt. George Lloyd, performed Christmas selections. The evening included a business session on Alaska broadcasting ad rules and school bus inspection plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teeacher
Phil Jerauld
Bruce Jones
George Lloyd
Norway
Captain Lloyd
Ed Hagerman
Royal Duval
Alaska Broadcasting System
Alaska
Duval
P.T. A
John Hopp
Broadcasting Company
L. L Wingard
Wingard
Melvin
Roundtree
Jesse Herrell
Petersburg Civ Def Meeting Hears On Territory Program Delays
At Tuesday noon gathering in Petersburg Don Pettigrew introduced Quentin DeBoer head of civilian defense who warned the territorial program is slow due to information gaps. He urged all organizations to send reps next week and proposed a blackout plan with Chamber of Commerce cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Don Pettigrew
Quentin DeBoer
iPétersburg
Defense
DeBoer
Chamber of Commerce
de Boer
Bill Ferrell
Jess Ballard
Ferr
Juneau
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
George E. Thomas
A. D. Lawrence
Seattle
Mail Service
Wrangell
Ketchikan
Alaska Coastal
Ellis Airlines
Post Office Department
Chamber
Earl Ohmer
Alaska
Petersburg
School to dismiss Friday December 22
Fragmentary notice states dismissal of school on Friday December 22. It mentions teachers hoping for good flying weather as they plan to travel to the States for the holiday.
Civilian Defense Meeting Scheduled With Town Council
The Civilian Defense organization led by Quentin De Boer will meet Monday evening with the Town Council. All groups are urged to send a representative to discuss establishing warning signals and local defense stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin ‘de Boer
Nhe
Loyal Order of Moose Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Loyal Order of Moose held their first meeting in the new hall on Wednesday night in a business session under the incorporation articles. Plans were reviewed for a town Christmas party for children up to sixth grade, set for Friday December 22 at 3 30 p.m. at the Moose hall. Women of the Moose meet Thursday evening to prepare party treats.
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Order of Moose
Ttt
LOOM
Moose Hall
Women of the Moose
Christmas Choir Concert at Lutheran Church December 17
The Senior and Junior Choirs of the Lutheran church present a Christmas program on Sunday December 17 at 5 p.m. with solos duets and choral numbers ending in a simplified Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah. Refreshments follow in the church basement hosted by community volunteers.
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Lutheran Church
Lewellyn Swanson
Wilmer
Jesus
Our Brother
Neidlinger
Serena
Hopp Wilson
Shepherds” Wilson Choirs
Swanson
Hallelujah Chorus
Handel
Frank Glantz
Naheee
Sylvia Oines
Colleen
Petersburg Men Attend Annual Sportsmen's Dinner
Earl N. Ohmer chairman of the Alaska Game Commission and Clare Armstrong Forest Service supervisor, both Petersburg residents, attended the annual Sportsmen's dinner in Wrangell on Saturday with about 125 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Ohmer
Alaska Game Commission
Clare Armstrong
Forest Service
Petersburg
Wrangell
Ohne
Rotary Club hears First Aid talk and Cub Scout report
Captain George Lloyd presented First Aid to Rotary Club members at Wednesday noon. Rotarians also received a Cub Scout activities report led by Scout Master Don Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lloyd
Rotary Club
Don Riggs
Needy Families Benefit Show Set At Coliseum Theatre
Petersburg hosts a charity movie afternoon December 21 from 2 to 4 pm at the Coliseum Theatre. Jaycees sponsor with James O'Hare donating the venue and stores closing for the event. Admission is a canned good. organizers seek donations to fill baskets for local families. Contacts include Capt. George Lloydt and Trading Union. Superintendent L. L. Wingard backs early school dismissal for attendance.
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Petersburg
Coliseum Theatre
The
Jaycees
James O’hare
George Lioydt
L. L. Wingard
Dis
O’hare
Pastor Hopp
Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party at Sons of Norway Hall
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary and their families are invited to a pot luck supper and Christmas party on Monday evening December 18 at the Sons of Norway Hall. A visit from Santa and an exchange of gifts for children will follow the meal.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Sons of Norway Hall
Santa
Help DeBoer Locate WWII Medical Supplies
The defense set up during World War II stored medical dressings and supplies in sealed tin cans at strategic town spots. Public health staff seek anyone who knows current storage locations to notify Quentin DeBoer or Miss Annette Jacobson.
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Defense
Quentin DeBoer
DeBoer
Annette Jacobson
Eldor Lees Attend Party in Juneau
The Elder Lees travel by plane this week. Mr Lee went to Ketchikan for Ellis Airlines office opening. Monday evening they attended Alaska Coastals annual meeting and Christmas party at the Whing Ding with over 150 Coastal staff and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Lee
Ketchikan
Ellis Airlines
Alaska Coastal
Coastal
Unclear Names Return Saturday in Juneau Area
Fragmentary text notes several individuals including Ragnar Stokke Lindblom Martin Brue and Wikan returning on a Saturday in Juneau. Details such as event or context are missing, making exact actions and affiliations uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Idem
Ragnar Stokke
Lindblom
Martin Brue
Wikan
Saturn
Tanure A. Juneau
President Truman to Deliver National Address Tonight
President Truman will speak to the nation at 7 30 p m Pacific time outlining home front duties during the present world crisis. The address is billed as the most important in his five and a half years in office.
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Presiden
Nation
Truman
Petersburg Recital Delights Coliseum Audience
Two artists presented at the Coliseum in the second Music Trail program to a receptive Petersburg audience. Desire Ligeti gave a varied program with Schubert songs and Carmen aria, praised for acting and vocal skill. Marcus Gordon accompanied with graceful piano. The performance featured insightful explanations and an encore, ending with Trees.
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Petersburg
Desire Ligeti
Franz Schubert
Carmen
Ligeti
Marcus Gordon
Gordon
Cat and Mouse
Lillian Swanson
Peter Norman Holm
Alaska Music Trail
Juneau delegates set 1951 fisheries meeting lineup
The Juneau gathering of the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union and Vessel Owners' Association decided that Petersburg will host the next delegates in December 1951. Fred Haltiner and Sig Klabo led local talks with Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, and Juneau representatives. Recommendations go to the International Fisheries Commission meeting in Seattle on January 26. The group seeks later posted quotas, alternating halibut season dates, and continued bans on nets and incidental catch landings.
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International Fisheries Commission
IFC
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Beachhead
Dwandees
Reds Drive, Foward Sea
Jerauld
Eldor
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