06 May 1949
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Newspaper
Alaska Petersburg Press
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
1
The piece honors mothers on the second Sunday in May, praising their guidance, sacrifice, and enduring impact. It reflects on gratitude from sons and daughters and cites Thackeray and a Yiddish proverb to underscore motherly reverence.
Four boats delivered halibut in Petersburg after the May 1 opening. Edward Lee delivered 3000, Kaylor-Dahl Falcon 6000, Raven 3000, and A. Hendon 4000. No price set yet.
Three judges Earl Ohmer Knut Thomp 509 and Dean Kayler were chosen to weigh fish and monitor entries for the gala king salmon derby on June 26. Wasvick & Torwick sponsor the event with Ed Hagerman and Bud Clemons selling tickets.
In Juneau the first Juneau Garden Club contest awarded Mrs. Oscar Sandvik first prize for My Most Successful Perennial and How I Grow It and Mrs. Knox Marshall second for the same piece. Mrs. Richard Millers Jersey Gem Viola earned honorable mention. Next contest runs April 15 to June 15 on My Most Successful Shrub and How I Take Care of It open to Southeastern Alaska gardeners.
The town prepares a special election to grant a 20 year telephone franchise with ballots at the city clerk’s office. Absentee ballots cannot be cast after May 10, and the election is set for May 1 1924 with a condensed ordinance granting Cushings or Swansons rights to install poles and supply telephone and radio relay service.
The Alaska Aeronautics and Communications Commission on May 4 in Juneau appointed Highway Engineer Frank Metcalf as acting director of the new division of aeronautics pending a permanent appointment. salary rules limit and salary fixed at 7000 dollars per year. The commission will continue to seek a qualified candidate and invites applications to be sent to Juneau. Metcalf may hire an assistant based in Anchorage to run the director office. Jack Carr became secretary, William Hixon remains supervisor of the communications, with Simmons, Lavery, Foster and other members present for the session led by Acting Governor Lew Williams.
Parking meters began operating on Ketchikan's main streets this week with 147 of 150 meters active on opening day.
The local C A A station records April 1949 rainfall at 12.31 inches, breaking the 8.69 inch old record. April 1948 had a low 1.10 inches, while Ketchikan saw over 31 inches that period, and the Chronicle notes the previous high was surpassed at the 18 inch mark.
At a Monday Legion Auxiliary session officers for the year were named: president Mrs. W W Bailey first vice president Mrs Wm A Lund second vice president Mrs Robert Elkins secretary Mrs Jean Rice treasurer Mrs Ralph Smith historian Mrs Ernest Sarff chaplain Mrs Chris Christensen sergeant at arms Mrs John Johannesson trustee Mrs Edward Locken Installation set for June. Mothers Day potluck planned May 16 with daughter or guest invited. Delegates chosen for Department convention at Mt McKinley Park in June. Community welfare updates given and Poppy Drive noted. Refreshments followed with blooms decorating tables.
Mrs. Elsie Homested, district worker for the Ketchikan area of the Department of Public Welfare, returned to Ketchikan Monday after a week in Petersburg contacting recipients of assistance and seeking a successor to Rev. R. B. Spivey. Mrs. Walter Ludtke has accepted the position and will announce her office location later. Rev. Spivey thanks all who assisted during his two years as Petersburg agent.
Funeral services for Zerada Steear were conducted by Rev R B Spivey at the Lutheran Church on Monday May 2. Zerada Elizabeth Wisdom was born September 18 1879 in Jacksonville Oregon and married John T Steear December 25 1902 at Point Terrace Oregon. Survived by five sons and three brothers with interment beside her husband in the local cemetery.
James Rhodes resigns as Chief of Police effective May 1 to join Kaylor Dahl Fish Co Inc. He served one and a half years with the city mostly in the police department. John Homme of Juneau will replace him, arriving in Alaska May 16.
Mr and Mrs Art Nyquist and daughter sail this afternoon as passengers on the Canadian steamer Princess Louise. Art Nyquist will return to work for the York Corporation, transferred to Los Angeles, and may later visit Petersburg for storage plant equipment. He currently works with Kayler Dahl Fish Co Inc.
Non resident fishermen protest a $50 halibut tax as the season opens May 1. In Ketchikan and other ports, fishermen claim the levy is too high and may push catches to outside ports like Prince Rupert or Seattle. Observers say port prices will drive decisions. Some boats with 10 or 11 men face license totals of $500 to $550 per vessel. Earl Ohmer predicts non residents cannot skip deliveries to Alaska despite a short season, though Ketchikan may lose some fish to Rupert.
The National Hospital Day event is set for Thursday May 12 with a public silver tea at the Elks Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Petersburg Hospital Guild led by president Mrs Arnold Wasvick, receipts fund hospital equipment.
Exalted Ruler Jess Ballard said the Elk's planning board will meet at 7:30 in the club rooms with contractors and builders to discuss building problems. The meeting is open to all Elk's Lodge members and interested parties.
Mrs Jess Ballard and her daughter Judy were aboard the SS Alaska heading southbound on Monday bound for Portland Oregon for an indefinite visit with relatives aboard the ship.
Petersburg will host a rare exhibit of Anna Huntington’s aluminum animal sculptures in late May at the Elk's Club. The 20 pieces include a greyhound, llama, bears, bulls, alligator, geese, and a monkey on a stick, drawn from Huntington’s international display history and honors.
The Veterans Administration ordered 8,000 employees discharged as it closes 42 offices in 23 states to meet the 1950 budget. Hospitals and medical services remain intact, with 30 days notice to workers. The agency aims to preserve essential veteran services while cutting costs.
Cant. George Lloyd and Rev. R. B. Snivey said Sunday school offices are cancelled this week in cooperation with the Faith Council and Dr. Jesse. Church services will remain the same. Lloyd announced for both the Salvation Army and the Lutheran Church.
Fire Department members approved plans to build two tennis courts at an estimated cost of 1000 dollars with voluntary labor. 500 sacks of cement are needed and Adolph Mathisen offered use of his scow to haul gravel. 600 dollars is pledged by Recreation Council and Les Wingard adds 100 dollars when work starts.
Spring training at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks is underway as football prepares for the first regular schedule in the far north. Practice continues in the gym until the field thaws with fall workouts starting September 10 and a season opener set for September 25 against an Army or Air Force opponent.
Federal Judge George W. Folta heard a request by the Alaska Steamshin Company for a permanent injunction to stop the Alaska Tax Commission from withholding Territorial income taxes. The suit, challenging the statute’s validity, involves about $10,000 already withheld in the last three months from wages of vessel personnel and other Alaska based employees. Attorneys Mechum and Faulkner argued over constitutionality and the legality of the special legislative session. the law was reenacted at the regular session. A temporary injunction was issued by Judge Folta on April 38.
Exalted Ruler Jess Ballard announced an open house Sunday May 8 at the Elk’s rooms for the annual Elk’s Mothers Day program. The town chorus will sing and Capt Ged Lloyd will give the address. The public is invited.
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