Ferry Queen Contest Sponsored by Alaska Ferry Concessionaire
Chris Palzer the Alaska state ferries concessionaire sponsors a Miss Alaska Ferry Queen contest under Miss Universe rules. Contestants from all ferry-served towns will compete during the M V Malaspina inaugural voyage April 27 to May 2 with Leon Miller coordinating. Winners receive a trip to the 1964 65 New York World's Fair and other prizes.
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Chris Palzer
Alaska State Ferries
M/V
Malaspina
Leon Miller
Fairbanks
Alaska Travel
Miller
Petersburg
Jaycees
Juneau
Palzer
Resurrection story film to close First Presbyterian family night
The First Presbyterian Church plans final family night of the season showing Beyond A Doubt, a color film on the Resurrection through Thomas. The event moves to the fifth Sunday of March, with potluck supper at 6 30 and invitations extended to church families and friends.
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Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas
Chamber backs temporary sale to aid J and H Log
At a Monday chamber meeting, J and H Logging requested a temporary 10 million board foot stand on a highway segment to log out of the contractor’s way during road work. The chamber voted to contact the forest service in support. It also urged more highway maintenance and to commend the school for career day.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Jones
J & H Logging
Green Construction Co
Jones
Green
Chamber
The
Forest Service
Milkof
Capacity Crowd Hears Sheldon Jackson Choir at First Presbyterian
A 28 voice Sheldon Jackson choir from across Alaska and beyond performed at First Presbyterian Church in three parts: anthems hymns and spirituals. Soloist Steve Hilson of Puerto Rico highlighted the event which drew over 150 guests before a social reception. Choir director Edward Rosevear and accompanist Mrs. Frank Latta led the program.
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Sheldon Jackson
First Presbyterian Church
Sheldon Jackson High School
Alaka
Peru
Kenya
Africa
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Petersburg Processors Capture Men's Bowling League Title
The Petersburg Processors clinched the league title by beating Hammer & Wikan three to one after taking the second half with a 32-177 record. John ny Johnson and Marvin Kvernvik led with high lines against Dependable Oil Service, while Dale Meyers and Bob Dennison topped the division in the second half for Petersburg Bar.
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Dependable
Union Oil
Petersburg Bar
Parr’s Bakery
Hammer & Wikan
Moose
Alaskan Glacier Seafood
Sanitary Market
Elks
Mavericks
J & H Logging
Dale Meyers
Bob Dennison
Werner Israelson
Israelsonson
Frank Richmond
Marvin Peterson
Marvin Kverniik
Processors
H&w
Justin Lind
Duke Miller
Jim Leckley
Miller
Leckley
City Cleaners Lead League in Final Week Before State Meet
City Cleaners topped the ladies league with 27-8 in the last full week before the state meet. Doc's Hot Shots were second at 26-10, with Rustic Inn and BPW tied for third at 22-14. High game and series went to City Cleaners, 758-2131, while Mari lyn Blanchard led with 178-511.
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City Cleaners
Doc's Hot Shots
BPW
Rustic Inn
Cleaners
Doc
Marilyn Blanchard
Darlene Clausen
the Hot Shots
Phyllis Richmond
Jeannine Hammer
The
Mrs. Hammer
Ruth Jones
Benny Miller Wedding and Community Fund Event
A local report covers Benny Miller's Seattle wedding and a charity pool fund drive teaser. The piece notes a stage production You 6 t Take 1 With You with cast members Penelope S.more Alice and other local talent. It mentions ticket sales reaching 380 and upcoming performances at the school auditorium.
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Emily Potrayed
Brandt
Rev. Crawford
Dred M.sey
Penelope S.more
Mari
Boris Kolenkov
Betty Philbin
Olga Katrina
Sock Roundtree
Mr. Henderson
Hugh Tallent
Pat Donahue
Gerald Lind
All Justice Department
Marge Heimdahl
Tallent
Salvation Army Delegates Attend Alaska Congress in Kake
Delegates from San Army units in Alaska gathered in Kake for the annual Salvation Army Congress. City officials and local volunteers hosted a welcome ceremony with remarks by Mayor Mitchell Martin and Johnny Jackson. Col Rody and Cam Ryan delivered responses while Cal W. Carruthers recounted Alaska Salvation Army history.
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Alaska
Kake
Glen Ri
San Francisco
Cherage
Bh Hi
Une
Frank Gordon
Mitchell Martin
Kake Salvation Arms
Johnny Jackson
Col. Rody
Cam Ryan
Salvation Army
Cal W. Carruthers
Col. Carruthers
Aflaska
Wrangell
Carruthers
Gordon Austin
Delbert Kadake
Franklin Wiliams
James Thomas
Reginald Skeek
Rustic Inn
Katherine Martin
Franklin Williams
Lloyd, Davis
D *Skeek
Vigre James
Harold ‘Rote
Rudy Cavanaugh
Lloyd Davis
Wilbur Brown
Japan protests Canada halibut treaty rejection
Japan filed a formal protest in Vancouver over Canada's decision to withhold approval of the Eastern Bering Sea halibut treaty revision. Premier John Diefenbaker's government requires a full fisherfolk impact review before signing. The season opened March 25 with about 80 vessels on the grounds and 70 Japanese boats waiting behind the abstention line. Senator Bartlett welcomed the U S move permitting Japanese entry, saying the decision aligns with the treaty’s language and protects the agreement.
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Japan
Canada
John Diefenvekers
North Pacific Fifties Commission
Inefenbaker
United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union
Vancouver
B.C
Green
Bering Sea
U.S
U. S
Bartlett
Anchorage
Career Day program planned at Petersburg High
Petersburg High School hosts its first Career Day with 28 specialists offering talks on future employment and education. Dr Rolland Armstrong of Sheldon Jackson Junior College kicks off at 7 pm in the gym, followed by Norman Heimdahl and George Knight plus L M Rice. A potluck precedes the event at 6, with a final Q&A session at 8:30.
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Rolland Armstrong
Sheldon Jackson
Sitka
Armstrong
Norman Heimdahl
George Knight
University of Alaska
L. M. Rice
Alaska Pulp and Lumber Co
Petersburg High School
Dorothea Taylor
Legislature clashes over passage of bills
Republican House leaders accuse the Democratic Senate of dragging its feet on house bills while Senate Democrats say action is stalled by House delays. Major moves include HB 65 granting unemployment benefits and a teacher pay raise. Senate to act on an election code measure with little change.
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JUNHAU /P
House
Senate
Miss Oline Sather and Hunt S Gruening Wed in Candlelight Ceremony
Miss Oline Sather and Hunt S Gruening were married in a candlelight ceremony at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Juneau on Saturday evening March 23. The bride, given in marriage by her father Per K. Sather, wore an off white satin brocade dress with a color iridescent design and a pearl crown veil. Senator Ernest Gruening and Mrs Gruening traveled from Washington DC for the wedding.
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Oline Sather
Huntington S. Gruening
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Juneau
Miss Sather
Per K. Sather
Petersburg
Ragnar Stokke
Stokke
Ernest Gruening
Washington, D.C
Walton Grove
Scout Awards Made March 27 Pack 34 Ceremony Report
The march 27 Pack 34 awards ceremony honored scouts with rank pins and arrows. Tim Williamson, Chris Jensen, Mark Severson, Bobby Hammer, Teddy Sokol, Terry Hasbrouck earned one year pins. Bruce Jones, Billy Benitz three year pins. Gold arrow Mike Williamson, Silver arrow Randy Alard Denner, and denner badge Greg Miller were noted. Second year pins will be awarded next meeting. The group closed with a Little Peter Rabbit song and a den 7 skit titled A Happy Trip Around the U. S. A. First prize den exhibits went to dens 3 and 4. Jelly bean hunt followed. every scout won.
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Mike Williamson
Clifford MacDonald
Randy Alard
Denner
Greg Miller
Chrisensen
Den 7
Bob Day
Cubmaster
Williamson
Dens 3
Cubs
Court News: Local Drivers Fined For Traffic Offenses
In Vernon County court, Robert Haltiner was found guilty of speeding and fined 25 dollars. Richard Brennan and Ted Benson each paid 2.50 for overtime parking in the same session.
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Vernon Counter
Robert Haltiner
Richard Brennan
Ted Benson
Timber as a Renewable Resource Intersects Community Economy
A district ranger explains timber as a renewable resource and describes sustainable stand management. The article notes about 500 million board feet cut on the Petersburg Ranger District last year with $1.5 million in gross logger income, 15 percent to government, and funds redistributed by the state for schools and roads. It cites 15 active operations and over 100 workers in woods plus indirect employment in handling and manufacture, highlighting community stabilization as a key aim.
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Petersburg Ranger District
United States
National Forest
Petersburg Toastmistress Club Plans Monday Meeting
TM S Monday Petersburg toastmistress club will meet at Martie s Cafe at 6 30 PM. Members from the Wie area are invited to attend and share speaking practice in a friendly setting.
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Petersburg
Toastmistress Club
Martie
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Ferry Concessionaire
He Is
Peat
Hk Ae Sind
Aie Bey
Laat
Benny Miller
Seattle
WOTM
R. I Miller
Mary Carolyn
Verlan L. Spray
Spokane
Io Associated Press
Taylor
Ketchik
John Enge
Kaylir Dahl
Tom Thompson
Petersburg Celd Storage
Ketehokan
Miss Oline Sather, Hunt S. Gruening
Roberte
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