24 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
Alaska Petersburg Press
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
1
Petersburg artists and teachers unveil a bronze memorial model dedicated to fishermen lost at sea to be placed near the boat harbor. The design features a large bronze halibut background with salmon and herring, a front pedestal plaque, crabs and shrimp, a six by eight foot bronze sheet sculpture, and night lighting.
The Senate confirmed President Johnson's nomination of Elder R. Lee as postmaster at Petersburg Alaska. Lee has served as acting postmaster since Richard Brennan's resignation.
Avrum Gross, a Juneau attorney and Southeast Alaska campaign manager, visited Petersburg on Wednesday to organize a campaign committee backing the re election of Governor William Evan.
In San Francisco a U S Circuit Court of Appeals decision sided with Alaska Steamship Co in its appeal against the Federal Maritime Commission and Alaska state over a rate increase. The court found the FMC failed to comply with legal requirements to suspend the raise, a stance echoed by Alaska Steam and attorney Stanley B Long.
Dr and Mrs R C Smith and associate Sylvia Larsen marked 15 years in Petersburg last Wednesday they relocated from Wisconsin Larsen quipped it seems more like five years The event reflects continued ties between local residents and regional communities
Herbert E. McLean, a freelance writer and photographer, visited the Petersburg area this week on his ninth Alaska trip. He traveled with his wife and family in a camper, and the McLeans hail from Modesto, California. McLean authored an American Forest magazine May article on Admiralty Island.
Architect Linn Forest presented a pre planning package to the Petersburg school board and city council detailing a 23 class room elementary school with a gym and a collegiate size pool. The design allows three classrooms to convert to multipurpose or lunch space with limited kitchen facilities and includes a library. The gym could be split into two spaces and seat 1200 to 1500 for tournaments while the pool provides five lanes and separate public facilities. The plan is modular so construction could proceed if any unit is not approved by voters. Councils will review comments with the new Superintendent and faculty next month.
Clyde Temple Jr was seriously injured when a cherry bomb exploded while he held it, losing skin on his fingers and puncturing his right eye. He was flown to Swedish Hospital for specialist care.
John T. Mc Connaughey, 31, will be stationed in Wrangell starting July 1 as the state trooper for Wrangell Peters burg and Rake. He comes from Ketchikan where he served 19 months with the Alaska State Police. Mc Connaughey, formerly of Sand Point Idaho, is married with two children. He replaces Walt Zahn who resigned this month to become police captain with Sitka police.
The weekend will be cloudy with showers Friday night turning to light rain Saturday and showers again Sunday. Southeasterly winds of 10 to 20 knots Friday easing to under 15 knots Sunday. Temperatures show little change. The week's high reached 64 degrees on June 21 with a low of 35 and 0.98 inches of precipitation recorded.
Mrs Ed Locken travels to Tacoma today for the Lincoln High School class of 1916 50th anniversary reunion. An anniversary dinner will be held at the Top of the Ocean with prominent Padget Sound area alumni. She is expected home next week.
The marriage of Miss Irene Williams to Kenneth Vanatta will occur Saturday June 25 at the home of Mrs. Eileen Cole. Miss Williams is the daughter of the late Della Muskavage and Kenneth Vanatta the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vanatta Sr. A reception will follow for relatives and close friends.
The fourth of July committee completes plans for a parade at 11:30 AM Monday July 4 with a grand marshal leading. Prizes awarded in several categories including businesses, churches, neighborhoods, and children’s costumes. Activities include foot and boat races plus a Little League game. fireworks over Lasby’s Point at 11 PM. Committees listed Betty Philbin Bernice Stoxk Gertrude Reeser Norma Tenfford Marie Tagaban. Theme is North to the Future 1967.
The Alaska State Housing Authority will open bids in Anchorage today at 6 p.m. Petersburg time for construction of 12 low rent units. The opening was delayed from Wednesday with no reason given.
The National Geographic photography crew filming in Alaska did not stop as planned and moved through Petersburg this week. They expect return to Southeast Alaska by mid July after a shortened stay in Ketchikan due to a logger strike reducing timber industry filming plans.
Public Works Superintendent Ken Welde underwent surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital on Monday and is reported by Dr. R C Smith to be doing well.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced a 12 hour seine opening in district 14 Icy Strait on Wednesday June 29 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gillnet fishing in districts six and eight will gain an extra day next week with a 12 noon Sunday June 26 to 12 noon Thursday June 30 period. Sockeye fishing has been good in both gillnet districts.
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