08 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Alaska Petersburg Press
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
1
A small town hosts a large group of distinguished visitors with an evening of seafood tasting. Local cannery payrolls and halibut season timing illustrate Petersburg’s economy and hospitality as Chamber of Commerce officials highlight the port’s vitality and the chance for visitors to return.
The piece argues broad Alaska disputes over immediate statehood. It notes editors may assume opposition comes from selfish politicians while many Alaskans worry about funding a state with reduced federal contributions. It urges readers to sample local opinions before choosing a path.
The Oregon Journal cruise and NEA party arrive this week highlighting Petersburg Alaska as a rising tourist stop. Locals note the town has long been omitted from Southeast Alaska maps and printed guides.
L E Seeman of the District Engineer's office warns vessel owners in Tongass Narrows at Ketchikan Alaska that speeds endangering life and property persist. He notes shore installations distance and proximity to other vessels must set safe speed, and excess speed could prompt strict regulations governing operations in the area.
City clerk Jim Taylor and his wife Mrs. Taylor with daughter Linda left on the Denali Sunday for Seattle and Bellingham to visit friends and relatives. Mr. Taylor will be away from his office about three weeks while Mrs. Taylor will stay longer for a extended visit.
The annual one day derby pits Jaycees against Chamber of Commerce elders for king salmon. Sunday June 10 from sunrise to 9 p.m. entries limited to king salmon. Earl N Ohmer displays the trophy in his Chamber office as Ben Smith and Arnold Wasvick of the Chamber plan early attempts. Jaycees under blank names prepare to defend their sportsman reputation and win the pot.
Mrs. Jack Longworth was installing officer as the American Legion Auxiliary began its 1951 52 duties. New president Mrs. Andy Wikan and other officers were introduced. Initiating officers welcomed new members Mrs. Ernie Haugen and Mrs. Peter Norman Holm. Plans were laid for the annual hope chest event ending July 4 and thanks were voiced for public support of a successful Poppy Day sale.
The closing service for vacation Bible school will be held Friday at 8 pm at the Lutheran church. Children will present songs and memory work from two weeks of study. Certificates will go to regular attendees and perfect attendance recipients. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Teachers aiding Pastor Hopp include Mesdames Tom Thompson, Earl Nickerson, Bill Gillenwater, Royal Duval, Willmer Olines, Erling Strand, Peter Lero, and John Hopp. Mrs Winther and Mrs Sather helped care for babies.
Firemen outline a new plan at the monthly meeting appointing a committee from eight organizations to coordinate Fourth of July events. Representatives include Red Jones, Tom Thompson, Ed Hagerman, Earl Ohmer, Captain George Lloyd, and others with Frank Richmond and Gordon Armstrong leading the planning group for the July 3 dance.
Forest Service crews have cleared Sandy Beach and Fall Creek picnic areas, picking up beer bottles and refuse. New garbage cans and a pit have been installed, tables added at Fall Creek, and a rest room built. Caution is urged due to tinder dry woods and fire hazard. report any sign of fire to the Forest Service.
Halibut landings were light this week with multiple daily totals. June 4 Summit 32 000 to K D June 5 Hazel H 28 000 to K T June 6 Middleton 30 500 to K D June 7 Galveston 46 500 to K T prices 17 14 13 on June 4 then 17 16 13 for the rest of the week Salmon arrivals rise Kayler- Dahl received about 20 000 pounds of kings about 18 000 large reds and the rest white and smalls Knut Thompson prepared about 7 000 pounds of large kings for mild care and about 1 000 pounds each of small whites for freezing prices 40 cents large kings 30 pennies small 25 for white
This summer the Episcopal Guild plans two dessert bridge parties to be hosted by Mrs. Lester Elkins. Guild members will sponsor a table for each affair to be held at Mrs. Elkins' home on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs Egil Winther Sven and Barbro were in Juneau early this week. They traveled up on the Unimak.
Three Daughters of Norway members received 25 year pins for faithful service at a Monday luncheon held at the Sons of Norway hall. Ellen Rosvald Mette Wikan and Agnes Olson were honored, with Mrs Agnes Espenseth presenting the pins. Spring flowers decorated the event as cards and pinochle followed. Mette Wikan chaired the committee with Kate Gjerde Marit Fuglvog Agnes Espeseth and Rikka Otness assisting.
The last Cub Scout pack meeting before October is set for tomorrow June 9 at Sandy Beach. Cubs meet at 11 a.m. with leaders at the Lutheran church, hike to the beach for a wiener roast and lunch, then return for a pack session. Pat Donohue will receive the Webb badge, the first Petersburg Cub Scout to earn it.
Friends report Charlie Elliott has entered the Pioneers' home in Sitka and is settled, happy, and fond of the home. He dislikes his first flight to Sitka, preferring boats as travel. Letters from Petersburg friends are welcome.
At the Firemen’s dinner Elvina Stedman is praised for her efforts while Don Riggs and Bruce Jones share light ribbing. Barnyard Golfers perform at the Links as Ruth Sandvik displays flower creations and Sid Charles comments on doctors' proclivities. University commencement notes appear in the Falstab News editorial.
Coach Don Riggs awarded basketball and track letters to last year’s athletic group. Basketball letter recipients include captain Ronald Parr and forward Bob Reid with several forwards and centers, plus manager Jim Johnson. Track letters went to Bill Greinier Bob Reid Don Luhr Norrie Swanson Nick Ballard and Dick Stedman with Robert Ligyd as minor letter recipient and Jim Johnson as track manager.
Miriam MacKechnie was installed as president of the Business and Professional Women's club at the annual banquet held at the Recreation cafe. Cecilia P. Galey national legislative chair installed officers. Dor othy Israelson is VP Norma Tensford treasurer Roxane Swenson secretary. Pauline Parr outgoing president received a past president pin.
More than a dozen old friends of Mrs Marjorie Buntin were invited to the Be Ti night to meet her in Wrangell on a health nurse visit. Cards and visiting filled the Leatherberrys evening as R H Harsh, Carl Nelson and Chester Carlson flew to Seattle on June 7.
Alaska merchants join peers in the territories to shape price controls as Fred G. Hanford of OPS outlines local input. Edward Friedlander, visiting Territory 14, will meet merchants in Fairbanks and Anchorage after talks with Juteau merchants. Local autonomy for district offices to draft regulations is planned, with industry advisory committees to be formed.
Senator Butler argues against removing the cost of living payments for Alaska government employees. He urges Senate to strike a ban from the Agriculture Department Appropriation Bill, noting Alaska's higher living costs and equal pay for Alaska recruits and continental hires.
Louis Tenfjord Austin Earl and Jack Jenkins appear as plane passengers bound for Juneau in a brief travel note. The item identifies three individuals and their travel destination, with no further context or details provided.
The Chamber of Commerce laid plans at Tuesday's lunch for entertaining national editors this evening. A 6 30 p m Peters burg seafood dinner will be served in the gymnasium for guests of honor plus four service clubs. Miss Lillian Swanson chairs the entertainment committee. Winnie Gray handles dinner preparation. A meeting delegation will greet editors arriving on the S S Aleutian at 5 p m and leaving at 11 p m.
U S Defense Secretary George C. Marshall visits Japan and Korea denying links to peace talks. He says the Korea campaign was a military classic, notes the 38th parallel is a figure of speech, and recalls UN counterattacks that repulsed Chinese and North Korean forces. Rev Hugh Hall returns to Wrangell on the Denali.
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