23 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Alaska Petersburg Press
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
1
Gus Isaacson once owned the Petersburg boat Middleton from 1924 to 1954. He died in Seattle November 27, 1971, at age 88 after moving there in 1954 and living in a rest home for three years.
Father Peter F. Gorges of St. Catherine's Catholic Church announces the Christmas schedule with Midnight Mass on Dec 24 25, Christmas Day Mass at 10 a.m. Dec 25, and regular Masses Dec 26. Visiting priests Father Garvey from Juneau and Father McHugh from Haines will be in Petersburg late December. Bishop Hurley was weatherbound in Petersburg Dec 19 and joined the Sunday evening mass.
The minister urges worship of the Christ Child and suggests the Wise Men changed by meeting Jesus. If worship is real, people must depart life’s old path and journey in a new way, leaving selfishness behind as 1972 approaches.
Field representative Mary Sargent explains the tele service for social security in Petersburg. People can call the Ketchikan number 225 5200 or ask the Petersburg operator for Zen ith 5000 to reach the Juneau office. A representative is available Monday through Friday 8 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. to answer questions and file applications by telephone.
Pool supervisor Molly Prokop announces a Water Safety Instruction Course at the swimming pool from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, January 5 to 22. Participants must hold a current senior Lifesaving certificate. For information call 3304.
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