Cap'n John Bredtkerb Dies at Home in Kodiak
Captain John M. Brodtkorb known as Cap'n John, longtime Kodiak figure and Cap'n Johns Liquor Store owner, died Sunday at his home. A mariner with UNLIMITED master licenses, he sailed oceans, served in WWI, and held roles from cannery superintendent to fox farm manager. Born 1880 in Perth, Scotland, he began seafaring young and settled in Kodiak after years aboard vessels. Funeral arrangements were pending and a later will is being sought. Cap'n John is survived by wife Nastasia and stepchildren. He is believed to have nephews and nieces in Norway.
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John M. Bredtkerb
Kodiak
Cap’n John
Donnelley and Acheson
Mariner
Aleutians
U.S
John Maria Brodtkorb
Perth
Scotland
John M. Brodtkorb
New York
The
Horn
San Francisco
California
Ketchikan
John
Seattle
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Alaska Packers
Chignik
Nastasia Zharoff
Capn
Talki Island
Cold Bay
W.J. Erskine
Kodiak Island
Nastasia
Nerces
Norway
March of Dimes Surpasses $1000 Campaign Goal
The Kodiak March of Dimes drive topped its $1000 target by about $150, led by chairman Mrs. H L Rochelle. Donations and can totals reached roughly $720, plus a Rotary Club tie auction $187 and Emblem Club sale $219. A recent Emblem Club dance netted near $260, Woody Island events adding $72 and PTA $10.
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H.L. Rochelle
Emblem Club
Rotary Club
Woody Island
Recreation Club
Harry Jackson resigns base post amid illness
Harry Jackson, a navy station and Ft. Greely employee for eight years, resigned his position this week due to illness and departed for the states. Mrs. Jackson accompanied him. The couple formerly resided in town and he has been active in the Masons and Eastern Star.
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Harry Jackson
Navy Station
Ft. Greely
States
Accident on icy streets near Bert's Drug Store
A Pontiac coupe driven by Dr. A Holmes Johnson collided with a Plymouth two door driven by a Kodiak Naval Station sailor at the corner near Bert's Drug Store and Kodiak Motors Tuesday morning. Damage to both vehicles was estimated around $150.
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Dr. A. Holmes Johnson
Kodiak Naval Station
Bert’s Drug Store
Kodiak Motors
Marine discharged sailor returns home to Kodiak family
John Boucher, son in law of Mr and Mrs Jay Tolbert, has been discharged from the Marine Corps and has returned to Kodiak to join his wife and two children. Boucher had been stationed at Camp Lejeune prior to discharge.
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John Boucher
Jay Tolbert
Marine Corps
Kodiak
Boucher
Camp Lejeune
Hedloff Seeks Relief From City Magistrate Duties
City clerk treasurer Robert A. M Hedloff to submit a letter to the city council asking to be relieved of the city magistrate duties. He notes the duties consume about two hours daily and hinder other city functions. The post pays 100 dollars monthly besides his clerk treasurer salary. He suggests selecting a magistrate who can administer justice within budget constraints for prisoners. No candidates named yet. Hedloff remains in the role but seeks removal of magistrate tasks.
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Robert A. M Hedloff
Hedloff
Stamp Club Reorganizes In Kodiak City News
The Kodiak Stamp Club reorganized at a Saturday meeting with Lee J. Bettinger as president. Thirteen attendees set monthly meetings for the second and fourth Saturdays at 7 30 PM, next on February 14 at the Criss home. Mrs. Bill Criss appointed secretary-treasurer. meetings will feature stamp exchanges and sales inviting all interested attendees.
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Kodiak Stamp Club
Lee J. Bettinger
Bill Criss
Criss
Bettinger
Groundhog Day shadows Kodiak forecast quip
The article notes the traditional Groundhog Day forecast tied to a shadow sighting on February 2. It playfully comments that Kodiak has no groundhogs and that sunshine did not appear that Tuesday, implying winter may not end due to a lack of real groundhog influence.
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Kodiak
P. S
Walter French Returns to Kodiak After Outside Trip
Walter French of French's Seafoods came back to Kodiak Tuesday following a trip outside. Vernon Holland traveled as a passenger for Achorage Tuesday on PNA.
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Walter French
French’s Seafoods
Kodiak
Vernon Holland
Achorage
PNA
March Election Decides PUD For Kodiak
The Kodiak Electric Association nominating committee presents 18 candidates for nine KEA director seats to be chosen at the Elks Club on Brooklyn Avenue at 8 p.m. March 2. A March 10 vote on forming Kodiak Public Utility District No. 1 will follow a court order signed January 23 in Anchorage. The district would span eight square miles beyond the city limits, with more than 200 residents, to bring cheaper utilities. Commissioners Fenner Foster and Sirigga named, legal work by Robison and Moody, notices posted at Foster's Store Beachcombers and Montmartre.
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Kodiak Eletric Association
Elks Club
Brooklyn Avenue
Anthony J. Dimond
PUD
Monashka
Mill Bay
Spruce Cape
Channel
Kodiak
A.L. Fenner
Elvin Foster
A.J. Sirigga
Fenner
Foster
Frank Kozak
Paul C. Robison
Moody
Kodiak Public Utility District No. 1
Foster’s
Beachcombers
Montmartre
Ike Mission States Hawaii Statehood Promptly
President Eisenhower in the State of the Union urged prompt Hawaii statehood but did not address Alaska. Senator Hugh Butler predicts Hawaii approval but Alaska rejection by this Congress. Delegate Bartlett calls Eisenhower’s omission a partisan political move. He notes Alaskans share disappointment across parties as Hawaii and Alaska’s bid becomes partisan.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Hawaii
Alaska
Hugh Butler
The
Interior Committee
Bartlett
Hughes Named to Territorial Banking Board in Alaska
Juneau Governor Ernest Gruening appoints John C. Hughes formerly of Kodiak and now with Jenfrew Davis and Hughes in Anchorage to the territorial banking board. The appointment expands the board as part of state financial oversight.
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Juneau
John C. Hughes
Kodiak
Jenfrew, Davis and Hughes Jin
Fishermen's Fund Board Meets For Second Session
The Fishermen's Fund Board of Trustees holds its second meeting this week to wrap up today. The fund supports sick and disabled fishermen under the 1951 legislature's enacted program.
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Fishermen’s Fund
Orin Kimball Returns After Weeks Abroad
Orin Kimball, formerly an Alaska Steamship Co. agent, who had been out for several weeks, returned by PNA on Wednesday.
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Orin Kimball
Alaska Steamship Co
PNA
Seattle adjuster Bruce Parker visits after City Market fire
Bruce Parker, an insurance adjuster from Seattle, arrived in town this week to assess claims following the City Market fire. He met with local officials and surveyed the scene to advise on coverage and settlement timelines.
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Bruce Parker
Seattle
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Stamp Club
KEA
Wilton White
H.E. Spencer
P.J. Kerrigan
Morris Burnham
Basil Clark
E.L. Lightfoot
James Garoutte
R.€. Wilson
William Smith
Alf Madsen
Robert Hall
Max la Lande
Bud Metzgar
Jorgen Fredrickson
Martin Lamprecht
Lee Jordan
W.J. O’brien
John Gibbons
Ike
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