Vikings Drop Two To Wrangell Wolves In Wrangell
Petersburg Vikings lost twice to Wrangell Wolves 41-37 and 47-42, both games decided in the second quarter. Petersburg’s Strand led with 11 and 18 points across the two contests, while Wrangell’s Angerman and Engdal topped the Wolves with 13,12 and 12,13 respectively.
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Vikings
Wrangell
Wrangell ‘Wolves
PHS
Qusictér Petersburgi
Aiiing
Strand
David Randrup
Dick Angerman
Jack Engdal
State High School Basketball Scores Roundup
West Anchorage 33 Kodiak 28 and Kodiak 50 Palmer 39. Kenai 62 Eielson 47. Wrangell 41 Petersburg 37. Wrangell 47 Petersburg 42. Sheldon Jackson 52 Haines 44. 56 44. 75 Mt Edgecumbe 51. Whitehorse 41 Skagway 20. 36 29. Juneau Vacationers 82 Fairbanks 47. Juneau 65 Sitka 37. Juneau 48 Turn Vac 47. Fairbanks 67 Sitka 44.
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Kodiak
Palmer
Kenai
Eielson
Wrangell
Petersburg
Sheldon Jackson
Haines
Mt. Edgecumbe
Whitehorse
Skagway
Juneau
Fairbanks
Governor seeks transfer of Peters burg CAA property
Governor William Egan announced he petitioned President Eisenhower for transfer of the old CAA property in Peters burg. The federal agency holds a two story building three steel towers and assorted antennae. The state wants the site to improve its communications facilities.
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CAA
Junea
Wm. Egan
Eisenhower
Petersburg
Federal Aviation Agency
Egan
Salvation Army State Congress set for Petersburg in spring
Captain Wm Lynch announced the Salvation Army state congress will be held in Petersburg March 15 to 19 attracting about 100 out of town attendees. Lt. Col. Henry Koerner of San Francisco will lead as financial secretary for the western states. The gathering aims to be larger than last year’s. Captain Longden now serves as a major at the Citadel in Seattle. Lynch will visit Juneau for further planning with Major Don Barry and Captain Forrest Phillipson.
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Congress of the Salvation Army
Petersburg
Wm. Lynch
Henry Koerner
San Francisco
Congress
Samuel Hepburn
Capita Lyrich
Zap’longden
Salvation Army
Alaska
Longden
Citadel
Seattle
Lynch
Juneau
Don Barry
Forrest Phillipson
Alien Address Report Due In January
The Immigration and Naturalization Service announces a January address report for aliens, with about 2500 Alaskans expected to file again this year. Reports must be submitted by January 31 using forms from the local post office, and individuals should include their alien registration number if possible. Diplomats accredited to international organizations and temporary agricultural workers are exempt. Willful noncompliance carries serious consequences, and those missing the deadline should seek postmaster guidance.
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
Immigration Service
Alaska
Alaska fishers warned on new licenses due tomorrow
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reminds commercial fishermen they must have new licenses to fish after December 31. License application forms are available at the local ADFG office.
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game
ADFG
Kito Couple Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary in Petersburg
Mr and Mrs Tom Kito observed their thirty fifth anniversary with family and friends visiting their Petersburg home on December 22. The couple married in Petersburg by U S Commissioner Carroll Clausen. Daughters and a son joined relatives in congratulating the couple.
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Tom Kito
Kitos
Petersburg
U. S
Carroll Clausen
Richard Kito
Thurman Lewis
Jeanette
Seattle
Watchnight Service at ELC Sponsored by Petersburg Ministers
The Petersburg Ministerial Association announces a watchnight program at Evangelical Lutheran Church tomorrow. Lutheran Presbyterian Episcopal and Assembly of God ministers will join in worship led by Rev. David Schmidt of the Assembly of God. The event starts at 9 p.m. with games, lunch at 10 p.m., and worship at 11 p.m. Open to the public for New Year’s observance.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Assembly of God
David Schmidt
Ministerial Association
Watchnight at Salvation Army in Petersburg
Salvation Army plans a watchnight program tomorrow New Year's Eve led by Capt. Wm Lynch. The event begins at 9 p.m. with a film, social hour at 10, and final service at 11. Eleven Corps Cadets from Kake arrive to participate under Capt. Bonnie Hookstad and will return to Kake Sunday.
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Salvation Army
Wm. Lynch
Salvation Army Corps
Kake
Petersburg Chapel
Bonnie Hookstad
Aaron Bean
Trading Union to Close for Funeral of Heinie Dahl
Trading Union Inc will close tomorrow from 1 45 to 3 p m for the funeral of Heinie Dahl. The temporary closure enables staff to attend services and honors.
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Trading Union, Inc
Heinie Dahl
Southeast Alaska conference to meet in Ketchikan
The Southeastern Conference, chaired by R E Sharp of Ketchikan, plans a January 7 meeting with SE Alaska towns and chambers of commerce. Petersburg Chamber reps J Haugen and L M Williams Jr will attend. Agenda includes road program, harbor facility plan, ferry system report, and officer elections.
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Ketchikan
R. E. Sharp
Alaska
Petersburg C Chamber of Commerce
J. Haugen
L. M. Williams, Jr
Sharp
SE I
State Department of Public Works
Petersburg Council to Meet Tuesday for January Session
Petersburg city council schedules its first regular meeting of the year for Tuesday at 7:30 PM due to the New Year holiday shifting the usual Monday date. Officials will discuss standard January agenda items and city matters.
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Petersburg
Metlakatla Files Reply Brief in Fish Trap Case
Metlakatla filed its reply brief in the fish trap controversy on Wednesday and Kake and Angoon were expected to follow with a joint brief. The three villages’ filings could let the state supreme court schedule oral arguments, possibly by mid January, with a ruling before March and a U S Supreme Court appeal regardless of the outcome.
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Metlakatla
Kake
Angoon
State Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Arcadio Tagaban pleads guilty in DUI and negligent driving case
Arcadio Jojo Tagaban Jr. pled guilty before Deputy Magistrate Vernon Counter to driving while intoxicated and negligent driving from an early morning crash. He received a $250 fine, 60 day license suspension, and a $50 fine on the negligent driving charge, linked to a collision with a parked car from Nation Car Rentals.
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Jojo) Tagaban, Jr
Vernon Counter
Tagaban
Jerry Blair
Nation Car Rentals
Top Ten In Last Five Years In Alaska
Alaska readers of the Associated Press poll select the five most impactful stories of 1956 to 1960. Notable items include the state constitution approval and Alaska Tennessee plan, Kenai Peninsula oil discovery, statehood approval, Gov. William A. Egan’s illness, and the Republican sweep with Nixon’s unexpected three electoral votes.
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Alaska
Associated Press
Kenai Peninsula
William A. Egan
Nixon
Ward T. Sims
Fairbanks
Democratic Party
Juneau
House of Representatives
Senate
House
No. 2
John Day
Mt. McKinley
Day
Mt. MeccKinley
Funeral Tomorrow for Pioneer Businessman Heinie Dahl
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church for Heinie Dahl 74 Petersburg businessman and former west coast baseball player. Dahl died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Wednesday. Survivors include his widow Elsie a daughter Mrs Harria Strom and a grandson Bert Strom. Contributions to charity may be made in his memory.
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Heinie Dahl
Pioneer
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Dahl
Joseph A. Luthro
Menomonie
Wisconsin
Seattle
American Paper Company
Treadwell Mine
Douglas
Elsie Ballgardt
Coughlin and Dahl
Mr. Dahl
Stoft and
Refling
Mile 179
Alaska
C. E. Swanson
Trading Union Hardware Department
The
Pioneers of Alaska
Elsie
Henrietta Strom
Bert E. Strom
Korea
Ann Karkek
Alaska voters shift as Kennedy wins and Nixon loses
In the 1960 election Alaska favored Kennedy over Nixon and trimmed Democratic control in the state legislature. The AP Top Ten lists include the John Day rescue on Mount McKinley, capital relocation debates, Ike’s Anchorage visit, and oil and ferry developments shaping the state.
Petersburg High presents Bull in a China Shop senior play
The Petersburg High School senior play Bull in a China Shop ran December 22 and 23 in the school auditorium. Director Chester Swinland received a shirt and tie from the cast in appreciation of his work. The murder mystery comedy features detective Dennis O Finn aided by six old maids and a girl reporter.
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Petersburg High School
Chester Swinland
Aril Mathisen
Swinland
Dennis O’finn
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