Dredge Fire Destroys Narrows Barge in Wrangell Narrows
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co. barge in Wrangell Narrows on Christmas Day, killing two watchmen. Estimated loss runs about 300000 dollars. A replacement barge may be brought from San Francisco to resume work in two months. The drill barge will continue with a skeleton crew for about three weeks.
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Puget Sound
Wrangell Narrows
Don Bell Foreman
San Francisco
Narrows
Economic Situation Bright for 1949
New York reports a optimistic forecast for 1949 with consumers likely to feel more comfortable than 1948. Incomes may stay high as prices dip while housing remains scarce and autos remain less available. Merchants must work harder to win shoppers, but normal prosperous times seem at hand after 1948’s record activity.
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New York
Jaycees Chorus Seeks More Members For Town Group
The Jaycees appeal to sopranos altos tenors and basses to join the town chorus under Capt. George Lloyd. About 20 members now, aim to grow to at least 40. Open to all, regardless of past singing, with meetings each Wednesday evening at the Lutheran church.
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Jaycees
George Lloyd
Lutheran Church -Base
No Alaska Freight Rate Increase Yet
Seattle based Alaska Steamship Company says there will be no immediate rise in freight rates to Alaska. Passenger tariffs rose Dec 20 by 15 percent to boost revenue, but freight rates remain at pre-strike levels. Company official F A Zeusler cites higher operating costs and union cooperation as keys to continuing current rates.
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Seattle
Alaska Steamship Company
F. A. Zeusler
Zeusler
Roy Otness Flies South for Seattle Visit
Roy Otness returned home for the holidays and flew south to Seattle as a passenger. He plans an uncertain future but may attend navigation school at the Seattle YMCA.
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Roy Otness
Seattle
Roy
Fire at Ballards causes slight damage Monday night
A fire at the home of Jess Ballard in Petersburg was reported at 9 15 PM Monday. The blaze was confined to a rear bedroom, with only slight damage reported and the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department responding.
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Jess Ballard
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department
Dogs Chase Deer Threaten Winter Survival
Hosea Sarber notes deer in town and on the road endure winter but winded and flounder in deep snow when chased by dogs. Report urges careful dog watching during heavy snow to protect deer for next fall’s hunters.
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Hosea Sarber
Emblem Club Christmas Party Draws Large Turnout
The Emblem Club held a well attended Christmas party and pot luck supper with Christmas recordings, candy, apples and nuts for children. Mrs. Harold Sisson thanks the helpers including chairmen Mesdames Ballard Clausen Lersten Westre and Elkins. A Christmas Tea at the club rooms Friday from two to four invites Elks and friends with Mrs. Lind hosting and Mrs. Clausen and Mrs. McDonald pouring.
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Emblem Club
Harold Sisson
Mesdames
Jess Ballard
Carroll Calusen
Walter Lersten
Casper Westre
Lewis Elkins
Elks
Justin Lind
Carroll Clausen
L. R. McDonald
Brush Cutters Needed for Deer Forage Meeting Narrows
Men interested in cutting foliage for deer on the Narrows are asked to meet Hosea Sarber by Monday. He says the work is voluntary and several boats have already been offered.
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Narrows
Hosea Sarber
Hosea
Jaycees Plan Shrimp Cocktails for Norah
Petersburg Jaycees organize shrimp cocktail welcome for the Canadian Pacific vessel Princess Norah landing. CPR Victoria reports 65 crew aboard and captain to wire passenger count. Local group weighs cedar sign poles and teen outreach plans with visiting speakers and future meetings.
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Petersburg
Fairbanks Jaycees
Pete Sanstol
Quentin de Boer
Karl Omdahl
Bob Ohmer
Residents Thank City Light Crew For Christmas Day Repairs
Scow Bay residents express special thanks to the City Light crew for repairing lines set out on Christmas Day. The crew’s work brightened the area, avoiding a bare Christmas tree without lights.
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Scow Bay
City Light
Speculation on Tax in Special Alaska Legislature Session
Governor Gruening faces a special session to address Alaska’s financial emergency. He hints major tax proposals including 2 percent withholding on construction wages and taxes on ship and air companies, banks, nonresident businesses, and seasonal workers. Current revenue sources list liquor, salmon facilities, fuel oil, mining, school tax, and auto licenses.
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Gruening
Alaska
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Gruenling
Board of Budget
Metro
AFL Ship Tieup May End Today
An amicable settlement of a wage dispute between shipowners and AFL sailors appeared likely today in San Francisco. Separate meetings would ratify the agreement reached by negotiating committees, with officials on both sides predicting acceptance.
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San Francisco
AFL
Sailors Union of the Pacific
Pacific American Shipowners Association
GES AND MASONS TO HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION
Northern Light Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Petersburg Lodge No 262 F and A M announce a joint installation on Wednesday evening January 5 at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend.
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Northern Light Chapter
Order of Eastern Star and Petersburg Lodge No. 262
F.&a.m
Altar Society to Meet Friday Evening
The Altar Society of the Catholic Church will hold its next meeting Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Sam Idem.
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Altar Society
Altar Society of the Catholic Church
Sam Idem
Vikings Outlast Priest River In Alaska Basketball Tilt
Petersburg Vikings edge Priest River Spartans 40 39 in a gritty Alaska tour game. Kito led the Vikings with 13 points while Krizenesky scored 14 for Priest River, as tight zone defense framed a close final period.
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Irv Morgan
Petersburg
Alaska
Metlakatla Vets
Sitka
Juneau
Mike’s
Douglas
Columbia Lumber Quint
Morgan
Spartans
Vikings
Wrangel
PHL Vikings
Priest River Spartans
Krizenesky
Bunky Stedman
Kito
Petersburg Vikings
Quint
Priest River
Brudie
Low
Brown
Kelly
Marintii
Stedman
Wikan
Reid
Hirchey
Drivers' Licenses Expire December 31
City Clerk informs drivers that licenses expire on December 31 and may be renewed at the clerk's office now. Attendees are warned to complete renewal by January 31 to avoid disqualification for driving.
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Harry T. Montgomery
Jayceee Chorus
Heapboy
Ballards
Norah
Associated Press
GES and Masons
PHS Vikings
Idaho
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