Hawaiian Visitor Attends Kodiak Emblem Club Luau
Mrs Edith Waialeale of Kauai arrives in Kodiak with her grandchildren to visit daughter Helen McDonald and present the Tutu Grandmothers Dance at the Emblem Club Luau. Locals share socials and gardening notes as flowers begin to bloom despite snow and ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Waialeale
Koloa
Kauai
T. H
Kodiak
Helen
Robert McDonald
Waialeale
McDonald’s
Lennie
Bobette
Little Bobette
Katy Rogers
Helen Hail
Marie Cardinal
Baptist Mission
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Velma Dymoke
Mrs Velma Dymoke was guest of honor at a Pink and Blue shower hosted at Mrs John Flemings Pratt s trailer court. About twenty ladies attended the event and gifts were given to the honoree before a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Dymoke
John Fleming
Pratt
Legion Auxiliary Officials Arrive to Meet Unit 17
Mrs Foster R Sims of Palmer president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Alaska is expected today to meet with Jack Allman Unit No 17. Accompanying is Mrs Mary Speckle second vice president who lives in Seward. A dinner is planned tomorrow evening at Island Fountain in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster R. Sims
Palmer
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Alaska
Jack Allman
Mary Speckle
Department
Sims
Speckle
Seward
Island Fountain
Birthday Celebration for Shari Madsen At Orpheum
Shari Madsen, daughter of Alf and Maxine Madsen, turns eight and will celebrate with a matinee party after lunch. She and ten guests plan to attend the matinee at the Orpheum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shari Madsen
Alf and
Maxine Madsen
Shari
Orpheum
Flowers Show Growth Delight In Early Spring News
Gardeners await spring as signs of growth emerge in beds and nurseries. Reports from Griffin Memorial Hospital note happiness over crocus and early blooms, indicating healthier plantings and upcoming planting sessions.
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Griffin Memorial Hospital
Birthday party for Pete Kerrigan and Kodiak trip planned
Pete Kerrigan celebrates his sixth birthday with a home party today for fourteen guests then attends a movie at Station. The Stones hope to bear hunt while there and plan to return to Kodiak about May 5. Guests thank various locals for Election Day kindness and hospitality. Ralph and Betty Shupp move to Seventh and J Street near the new school. Tommy Renshaw and wife relocate to Kodiak. Bill and Velma Muesel host a farewell gathering as they and Norman Mileys prepare to leave in May.
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Pete
P. J. Jr
Kerrigan
Kodiak
Ralph
Betty Shupp
Seventh and J Street
Bill Muesels
Kim Clarks
Robert Links
Norman Mileys
Gene Fullers
Muesels
Mileys
Kerrigan Anniversary Celebrated at Town Club Dinner
The seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Joe Kerrigan was celebrated Wednesday night with a dinner at the Town Club attended by Max and Aline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J
Joe) Kerrigan
Max
Aline
Hickel lead appears safe in Alaska returns
The report notes LaLande and Mrs Clark with Arvid and Hazel Pearson in the count and Benson up by 116 votes as Hickel leads in a Southeastern precinct heavy turnout. Also, Charlie Rush celebrated his birthday while Bob Parker travels toward Juneau and Roy Richey of Fisheries remains home with bronchial illness.
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LaLande
Larry
Clark
Day
Arvid
Hazel Pearson
Benson
Kerrigan
Parker
Juneau
Bob Parker
Alaska Department of Fisheries
Kitoi Bay
Roy Richey
Grandmothers Club Meeting Notice
The Grandmothers Club will meet at Mrs. Inez Shields home at 3 p.m. Wednesday May 2. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodiak Business and Professional Women’s Club
Kitty Briggs
Grace Pecore
Muriel Valen
Grandmothers Club
Inez Shields
Civilian Women's Luncheon Set for May 2 at Club
The Civilian Women's Luncheon Group will meet at the Civil Service Club at 1 p.m. on Wednesday May 2. Mrs. Helen Stockard, chairman, urges attendees to arrive by 1 o'clock to avoid lunch delays. Co chairs are Mrs. Mabel Mates and Mrs. Ethel Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Club
Helen Stockard
Mabel Mates
Ethel Hoyt
Hickel In Lead As Committeeman In Primary Results
Incumbent Hickel appears ahead of Labor Commissioner Benson in the Republican National Committeeman race after territory wide issues settled. Latest AP tabulations from 143 of 297 precincts show Hickel with 3595 to Benson 3094, Benson leading early before Hickel surged.
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Hickel
Benson
Associated Press
Southeastern
Letter on Bristol Bay fishing limits sparks debate
A Fish and Wildlife Service plan titled Crash Programme would restrict fishing to a two day week during a four week salmon run in Bristol Bay Alaska. A Washington hearing weighed Alaska state control over fisheries. Officials argued non residents should be excluded to protect resident employment during the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bristol Bay
Alaska
Washington, D. C
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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By Betha Digree
Martha Wolf
Irene Brooks
Roger
Jean Clough
Basil Clarks
Cecil Wilson
Clough
Kodiak Health Center
Mr. Clough
Clark’s
Bob
Louise Spencer
John
Marge Gibbons
Spencers
Emblem Club
Chuck Edris
Kodiak Bottling
Roland Vickery
Timothy A. P
Tommy Renshaw
Ouzinkie
Tommy
Post Office
Bill
Velma Stone
Robert
Ruth Vincent
Charlie
Butch) Rush
Kraft
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