Three Drown in Mishap Near Woody Island
Three people drown when a small dory capsizes off Woody Island on December 22 while en route to Kodiak. Survivors include Peter Forahun. missing is Johnnie Tonahun. Bodies recovered are Mrs Dunia Tonahun and Julia Nekrasoff. funeral services held on Woody Island and Friday December 24.
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Woody Island
Kodiak
Dunia Tonahun
Johnnie Tonahun
Julia Nekrasoff
Peter Forahun
Johnnie
Jutla
Johnny
Peter
Fonahun
Tonahun
Nita
Alexandra
Mike
Nicky
Woody Isand
Cafe Robber Gets Nickels
The Chicken Pie House was burglarized between 9 30 and 1 am Friday entry gained through a window and the side door left unlocked on leaving Night Patrolman George Slawson found the door and investigators reported about $8 missing from a nickel dispensing machine An attempt was made to pry the music machine back but the nickels were not reached.
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George Slawson
Dee Anderson
Jack Allman
Local Cadet Completes Basic Flight Training
Aviation Cadet Donald Richard Clark son of Mrs Cecil Mittley of this city has successfully completed basic flying training at Lemoore California air field and is now taking advanced flying training for his silver wings.
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Donald Richard Clark
Cecil Mittley
Lemoore
Caliornia
Air Field
Flu Epidemic Strikes Kodiak Halts Classes At Schools
A smaller Kodiak Mirror issue reflects staff decimation by a flu outbreak sweeping Kodiak and nearby military posts. Many businesses operate short handed as sick lists rise. school enrollment falls below midpoint causing Wednesday closure with possible Monday return. Three hospitalized: O A Torgerson Frank Irick Angelo Valezuelo. Dr A Holmes Johnson homebound.
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Kodiak
O. A. Torgerson
Frank Irick
Angelo Valezuelo
A. Holmes Johnson
Firemen Plan Regular Meet At City Fire Hall
The regular Firemen's meeting will be held Tuesday at 9 pm at the city fire hall.
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City Fire Hall
Fire case appeal planned in Haag versus Karvonen
A jury ruled for defendant in the civil suit brought by Henry Haag against Bill Karvonen owner of the Kodiak Garage after a December 22 trial. Haag alleged negligence caused his car loss in the fire and trials addressed warnings about a home made oil stove. Attorneys were Warren A Taylor for Haag and Talmage A Smith for Karvonen. press indicates an appeal to district court.
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Henry Haag
Bill Karvonen
Kodiak
Tom Williams
W. P. Smith
Ralph Hansen
Ole Olsen
John Stenlund
Joe Heitman
Haag
Karvonen
Warren A Taylor
Talmage A. Smith
Local Resident Dies At Ketchikan
Andrew Huseby a Kodiak resident died at Ketchikan while en route to the States. He reportedly suffered a heart attack aboard ship and was admitted to a Ketchikan hospital. Relatives in California have been wired and funeral arrangements awaited. Mr and Mrs Edward Cohen welcomed a son named Enrid Peter born December 27.
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Andrew Huseby
Kodiak
Ketchikan
States
California
Edward Cohen
Enrid Peter
Uganik Resident Pneumonia Victim
Grant Flynn a long time resident of Uganik died there on November 24 from pneumonia. Born in 1882 in Pittsburgh he previously lived in Kodiak and later worked at the Uganik cannery. There are no known relatives.
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Grant Flynn
Island
Uganik
Flynn
Pittsburg
Kodiak
Transit Buses Go To Anchorage
Basil O'Neill of 1045 N street Anchorage has been authorized by the city council to operate a city transit system with half hour service for 25 cents. O'Neill previously partnered in Kodiak Transit and after its sale to Ben Kraft served briefly as manager. He acquired two buses from Kraft upon dissolution of the company.
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Basil O'Neill
N. Street
Anchorage
O’neill
Kodiak Transit Company
Ben Kraft
O'Neill
Kraft
Governor extends gift fund drive for Cruiser Alaska
The Governor's office announced this week that although the drive for the Cruiser Alaska gift fund officially ended December 1, contributions will still be accepted since the vessel will not be commissioned for some time.
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Alaska
Schoolteacher Hudson Arrives With Newborn on Mail Boat
Arthur Hudson a school teacher at Old Harbor arrived on the von Scheele mail boat this week to take his wife and their newborn son home.
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Arthur Hudson
Old Harbor
von Scheele
Air Troops Rush To Nome In Massive Alaska Move
Army reporters recount the Fourth Infantry's rapid air lift to Nome Alaska in June as reinforcements swell to over two thousand troops with anti aircraft guns and support units. The 18 day air shuttle used Stinson and Bellanca planes and even Ford tri motors amid harsh weather and scarce transport.
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Nome
Fort Richardson
Alas
Stinsons
Bellancas
Death at Bay: Peter Gregorioff Drowns Off Marine Road
Three boys found Peter Gregorioff floating in the bay near Cook's apartments on Sunday morning. Death ruled as drowning with no foul play. Born April 12 1896, he leaves a mother Louise and many siblings. funeral held at Community Baptist church after graveside rites by Carpenters Local.
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Marine Road
Cook’s Apartments
Peter Gregorioff
Jack King
Sumerlin
Marshal Herring
King
A Holmes Johnson
Kraft
Mr. Gregorioff
Louise Gregorioff
Afognuk
Peter
Community Baptist Church
Gregory Gleboff
Carpenters
Named To High Post
Washington D C Attorney General Biddle appointed Joseph W. Kehoe of Seward as special assistant attorney general to liaison between the Justice Department and its Alaska representatives. He will handle assigned cases coordinate department policies and provide extra counsel when needed. Kehoe has served as US Attorney for the 1st Division, two terms in the legislature, and practiced in Juneau and Ketchikan. he is currently Kodiak city attorney.
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Washington, D. C
Biddle
Joseph W. Kehoe
Seward
Justice Department
Kehoe
Juneau
Ketchikan
Kodiak
Private First Class Edward H. Pope Promoted at Camp Gruber
Edward H. Pope has been promoted to Private First Class while stationed at Camp Gruber Oklahoma. He previously served as assistant bank cashier at the Bank of Kodiak.
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Edward H. Pope
Camp Gruber
Oklahoma
Pope
Bank of Kodiak
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