Tough 56 Salmon Fishing Rules Proposed
Alaska fisheries official proposes area licensing and stricter limits for the 1936 salmon season. McKernan outlines regional caps, earlier closures, and removal of inter-area fishing to reduce effort by about half, with Southeast Alaska trap locations and Bristol Bay improvements noted amid overall tighter controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Prince William Surdo
Bristol Pas
Deon Sa. McKernan
Alaska Commercial Fisheries
Fish and Wildlife Service
McKernan
FWS
John Farley
Washington, D.C
Seattle
Yakutat
Prince William Sound
Cook Inlet
Bristol Bay
Kodiak
Alaska Peninsula
S. E. Alaska
Prince Wiliam Sound
City crews perform rapid valve change to prevent outage
City electrical engineer R. A. Boddington coordinated four workers who shut off water and replaced valves in 45 seconds. The veisel would run two minutes without cooling, and Cold Storage and ACS were alerted. No city lights failed, and Boddington expressed pride in the crew’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Boddington
City Electrical
Boddington
ACS
Stores Close for Holiday Weekend Shopping
Many stores will close on Monday while housewives are urged to shop on Saturday ahead of a two day holiday period.
Upholstery Workshop Begins Monday at High School
Miss Marv Foonson of the University of Alaska Extension Service will start upholstery classes next Monday in the old Mac Room at the High School. Sessions run 1 to 4 PM and 7 to 10 PM, with options for afternoon or evening attendance. Names listed include Mesdames Balev, Schurrts, Ryan, Smith, Halti ner, Wickstrom, Kndrod, Trones, Dahl, Smith, Stromdahl, Magill, Westre, Blatchford, Anderson, Thomasson, Willmer, Om, Anderson, Malcolm and Mrs Hardy, Ornandahl, Tex Blankenshin, Harold Bergemann, Nicholson, Ruth Mortensen, Bud Mortensen, and helpers Meidohn, Reid, and Dahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marv Foonson
University of Alaska
Aliss Robiron
Forts Thorny
Chas
Masdames
WW. Balev
Robert Schurrts
Esther Ryan
R C C. Smith
Frei Haltiner
Oscar Wickstrom
Henry Kndrod
Arve Trones
Dahl
T. Smith
Leif Stromdahl
Fred Magill
Tony Westre
Art Blatchford
Bert Anderson
Haakon Thomasson
John
Om. Willmer Ones
Carl Anderson
Malcolm Hardy
Karl Ornondahl
Tex Blankenshin
Harold Bergemann
Erling Nicholson
Ruth Mortensen
Bud Mortensen
Harold Meidohn
Stanley Reid
Heine Dahl
Local Poetess Ridley Receives Wider Recognition
Mrs Jean Ridley of Petersbure is gaining attention for her poem Fisherman’s Epitaph. John H. Wedin, editor of the Fishermen’s News of Seattle, requests permission to reprint the verse and feature it on his radio program. Ridley, a versatile Petershure woman, also serves as hospital nurse superintendent and civic leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ridley
John H. Wedin
Fishermen’s News of Seattle
Ridley
Nis
Petershbures
Long Awaited Hospital Furniture Arrives
Dr. R C Smith purchased a chrome and leather two piece set for the hospital waiting area after the winter opening. Delays kept the furniture from arriving until last Tuesday. The desert tan leather settee and chartreuse chair enhance the lounge as the Hospital Board Directors Guild and Nurses thank the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R C Smith
Hospital Guild
Dr. Smith
Hospital Quiet During Christmas Week in Petersburg
The Petersburg hospital remained quiet with four patients over the holidays. Mrs Flora Tate was ill. Ed Clarke replaced her. New admissions included Mrs John Wilson Lucille Bean and Pete Reitan. John Molver was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Flora Tate
Ed Clarke
John Wilson
Lucille Bean
Pete Reitan
John Molver
Elks edge Vikings 42 to 35 in tight matchup
Thompson sparked the Elks to a 42 35 victory over the Vikings as Swanson Heimdahl Orchard Torwick and Odegnvard led a balanced effort. Vikings struggled from the floor at 21 percent while Elks shot 30 percent and benefited from free throws late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Horn
Vikings
Ken Anderson Thompson Sparks
Elks Bo
Atone Poo Taoususen
Rev Toarwick
Neier
Gova
Ie Elks
Thompson Vee
Bill Neeley
Eros Boo
Swanson
Heimdahl
Orchard
Torwick
Don PY A.peseth
Olson
Mylers Club Christmas Pot Luck at Elks Lodge
Elks Lodge hosted the Mylers Club annual Christmas pot luck with Emblem Club members and families as guests. Gay holiday decor featured a large evergreen tree with tinsel and lights, followed by an after dinner music program. Jimmy Smith played saxophone with Diane Lund on piano and the Viking Band clarinet group led by Lynn Bailey, Anna Lentworth and Billy Rodenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks and
Emblem Club
Elks Lodge
Jimmy Smith
Diane Lund
Viking Band
Lynn Bailey
Anna Lentworth
Billy Rodenberg
Culbertson of Bridge Fame Dies
Brattleboro Va Ely Cuthertoon 64 died this week after a before dinner nap death due to heart failure from lack of oxygen. He helped make bridge a national craze and was widely known in card circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Ely Cuthertoon
Wrangell Battles Frost and Fire Amid Water Crisis
Wrangell residents faced freezing conditions as two fires and a water-main scare strained supplies. A burst pipe and flooding near dozens of homes prompted heat and electric pump measures while crews thawed lines and monitored a heavy wind and near freezing temps. Local officials warned of potential salt-water intrusion if mains failed and hoped warmer weather would ease tensions after the 1952 fire anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocross
Novetlor
Sam
Cty
Ain F
Min
Wrangell
One More Day To File For Land Ownership
Only one day remains to file Statements of Ownership at the U S Commissioners office. Starting January 2 1956 a five dollar late registration penalty applies per W A Chipperfield. Land Commissioner forms are available from the Commissioner’s office. The filing fee is 1 50 dollars and due with the Statement of Ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Commissioners Office
W. A. Chipperfield
Alaska Town Hit By Severe Storms Paralyzing Cordova
Cordova faced a statewide emergency as the first major storm in years knocked out electrical service. High winds flooded basements damaged roofs and garages, with four walls of water washing away several garages. Radio and communications failed as the Alaska coast digested 23.6 inches of snow this month. Highways are closed trains stranded airports shut and residents told not to report to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Har- Nortmin
Tof
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Elmendorf Air Curve
Lrichieoan
Nile
Col. Wednesdix
Seventeen Alaska Schools Accredited
The Northwest Association of Schools granted accreditation to seventeen Alaska high schools and junior colleges for the 1955 1936 school year, including Biele Air Force Base High School. Accreditation ensures transfer credits are accepted by other accredited schools and that earned credits count toward graduation at any accredited college or university. The Alaska committee is led by Don M. Dafoe, chairman, with Les Wingard and William Zahradnick as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sue
Ur Ochool
Alaska
Hat Dave
T Doo
Mene
Petersburg
Willian Zahradnicck
Palmer Pt
New Year Dance Planned by Sons of Norway Members
Members of the American Legion are organizing a New Year’s Dance to be held at the Sons of Norway Hall. Admission is set at 1.00 per person by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Membrs
Sons of Norway Hall
Alaska fishery branch tests small plane use on ship base
An Alaska Fishery branch experiment evaluated how a Cub type plane could be adapted to supplement larger ships. The test used a mobile vessel with hoisting gear to carry the plane, enabling patrol, observation, and closer liaison between ship and aircraft on water and land missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service
Alaska
Avon
Interior
C. A. Davis
Branch of
Alaska Fisheries
Exandom Thoughts On Juneau Beloved by Readers
The Juneau Independent notes the pressure as McKiy opposes 114 traps and resumes commerce department control of fisheries. The piece recalls a grim year of low prices and failed nets, then lists hopes for the coming year including a thriving fishing fleet, new dam, generator, and improved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Rimice
Grin Rdare
Orehan
Hospital Receives Gift From Elkins
Les Elkins owner of People's Drug Store donates a year inscription of the Seattle P I to the hospital. Starting January 1, patients may enjoy the latest stateside news courtesy of Mr. Elkins, per hospital superintendent Mrs Jeanne Ridley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Elkins
People’s Drug Store
Seattle
Elkins
Jeanne’ Ridley
Public Hearing On Constitution Convention Plans Draws Townspeople
About 50 residents including 10 students attended Elder Lees public hearing to discuss the constitutional convention. Lee outlined the 14 proposed articles and the proposed borough and city structure with home rule classes and a bicameral legislature, highlighting questions from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Lee
Elcor
Offle
Fisn Tran
Cartogoni T Fisper Takes Own Life
The article reports Cartogoni T Fisper taking his own life after writing a note. It notes a diabetic condition and that he said he had swallowed pills. No other clear names or places are readable.
Community Watchnight Service Hosted by Protestant Churches
Community Watchnight Service set for Saturday at 9 30 PM in the Lutheran Church basement. Ed Shuches leads the fellowship hour followed by refreshments and a special music program. Capt Arthur Smith of The Salvation Army will speak at the New Year’s Eve gathering inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shuches
Arthur Smith
Salvation Army
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Juneau Independent
Onagan
Ofagan, Onagan
Orial OA
Nano
Gutre
Odegovard
Florcon
Hikkila
Svenson
Alen
Igtanioe
Sarber
Mylers Club
Culbertson
Bridge
Hospital
Repo
Community Watchnight Service
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