Chorus to Sing Handel Messiah at High School
Community Chorus presents George Frederick Handel's Messiah Sunday at 3 p.m. in the High School Auditorium directed by Robert G. Boko with Wanda M. Fields as organist. Naval Station choir under Paul Massey participates. chorus includes sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses from local groups.
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George Fredrick Handel
Robert G. Boko
Kodiak High School
Wanda M. Fields
Community Baptist Church
Naval Station
Paul Massey
Connell Briefs on Sales Tax and City Fees
Mr Read protested charges under Sales Tax Ordinance 205 over TV service versus labor. Council seeks City Attorney opinion on exemptions for M K Company contract 1857 and vehicle permit fees for White Alice site. Tax assessor appointment not decided. a combined role discussed. Naval Station loan for asphalt paving equipment requested. liquor licenses for Casino Club and Village Bar approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.W. Read
the. Council
Read
Russ Arnett
M K Company
White Alice
Pillar Mountain
Pick Up Parcels Urged by Postmaster
Postmaster Morris Briggs urges all customers to collect parcels promptly upon arrival to free space ahead of the Christmas mail period which is expected to be heavy prior to the holiday.
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Morris Briggs
Alaska
City Manager Asked to Seek Dam Project Surplus Use
A discussion on the sewer pumping plant’s inadequacy led to the City Manager being instructed to write to APW requesting whether surplus funds from the dam raising project could be applied to fix deficiencies in the plant.
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APW
Residents Seek Clarification on Naval Station Hunting Rules
Kodiak residents at the Chamber of Commerce meeting pressed for clarification of hunting regulations on the Naval Station. They want details on permissible areas and transporting firearms. Station Officials will be asked to issue broadcasts and news releases. Harold Booth resigned as acting Secretary Treasurer. A nominating committee was named for a vacancy to be filled next meeting. Leon Johnson of KEA said holiday power will be sufficient. Seventeen members and two guests attended, Mrs. Carolyn Floyd and Ovid McKinley.
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Naval Station
Kodiak
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Hinekel
Navy
Harold Booth
Leon Johnson
KEA
Carolyn Floyd
Ovid McKinley
Discipline Forum Opens at High School Library
The first of four panel discussions will be held Thursday December 19 at 7 30 pm in the high school library. Panelists include Dr Bob Johnson Dr William Henry Mr Ivor Schott Rev John Molletti and Mrs Donald Lawhead and Mrs Robert Ache son. The topic Discipline in the Classroom will be explored by Dr Strash organizer of the forum. The aim is to examine ideas on discipline in school family and society with no admission charge.
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Bob Johnson
William Henry
Ivor Schott
John Molletti
Donald Lawhead
Robert Acheson
Strash
Dr. Strash
Storis Returns From Arctic Circumnavigation Voyage
Coast Guard cutter Storis returns to Juneau after a six month voyage that circumnavigated the continent. It tied at the Juneau Government Dock eight days shy of six months from sailing to Seattle. Bramble and Spar completed the voyage earlier. The trio followed Canadian ice breakers to become the first US ships to circle the continent. Storis leaves for Kodiak after a short layover.
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Juneau
Coast Guard
Storis
Continent
Juneau Government Dock
Seattle
Bramble
Spar
Arctic Ocean
United States
Kodiak
Plans Move To Buy City Hall and Jail Complex
City plans proceed with issuing bonds to finance a single building that will consolidate all city departments including the jail and police, as outlined by City Manager Bill Poland. The amalgamation aims at substantial savings, with council action set for Monday.
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Shupp, Chase and Tolbert
Bill Poland
Cardinal Spellman to Visit Kodiak December 17
His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman will arrive in Kodiak Wednesday December 17 to celebrate Mass with military personnel and meet them the next morning before departing the same day. Accompanying him are Bishop Dermont O Flanagan and Chaplain Major John Walsh. The visit is part of a Christmas pilgrimage visiting service members in Asia and Europe.
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Francis Cardinal Spellman
Catholic Church
U.S.A
Kodiak
Cardinal Spellman
Spellman
Dermont O'Flanagan
Juneau
Alaska
John Walsh
USAF
Diocese of
Scranton
Alaskan Command
Japan
Korea
Formosa
Manila
Singapore
Bangkok
Bombay
Athens
Rome
Frankfurt
ACS Reservations Not Necessary For Holidays
An announcement from Colonel Carl H. Hatch, Commanding Officer, U S Army Alaska Communication System in Seattle states that for the Christmas holiday season advance reservations for stateside calls will not be required. Sol Hateh adds that the service will continue with standard procedures and availability.
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Carl H. Hatch
U.S. Army Alaska Communication System
Seattle
Sol _ Hateh
Bie Sui Saticente
Prospects and Problems in U S Fishing Industry
The discussion notes strong future demand for fish in the United States with projected seafood use rising to 3.15 billion pounds while current per capita consumption holds. It cites a 38 percent population rise since 1930, a doubling of fish product use, and concerns over salmon in Puget Sound. It highlights 152,000 commercial fishermen today, with 5,000 leaving yearly, and calls for tighter conservation and research to guide fishing fleets.
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Kodiak
United States
U. S
Saturday Evening Post
Lionel A. Walford
Department of Interior
Puget Sound
California
Washington
Oregon
Ofider
Eisenhower
Santa Claus Airdrop Reaches Kodiak Island Villages
The third annual Santa Claus airdrop from U S Naval Station Kodiak will deliver gifts to over 250 children aged 1 to 15 in eight Kodiak and Afognak Island villages. Navy Marine and Coast Guard personnel will parachute nearly 2000 pounds of candy fruits nuts toys and clothing from low flying aircraft. The list includes Kaguyak Karluk Uzinki Anadel Old Harbor Afognak Alitak and Larsen Bay with gifts personally addressed to each child.
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U. S. Naval Station
Kodiak
Alaska
Afognak Islands
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
Nn “Athletic Rand S Entertainment
Kaguyak
Suthwestern
Kodiay Island
Karluk
Uzinki
Anadel
Old H Bor
Afegnak
Alitek
Lar Bay
U.’S. Naval Station
Kodi
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Lois Burnham
Kathy Cantinni
Anita Davis
Mary Escue
Helen Hall
Lucille Hicks
Anna L. Martin
Virginia Massey
Marisé Page
Lila Olsen
Clara Simmermaker
Julie Smith
Sandra Stevens
Gladys Wick
Gladys Wood
Connell
Walford
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