Della's Is Total Loss After Severe Fire
A fire started in oil tanks behind Della Kinsport's beauty parlor gutted the shop, destroyed living quarters, and burned clothing and personal belongings. The blaze exploded after being noticed by Toni Lindgren, with the Log Cabin liquor store and Recreation parlor singed. Miss Kinsport and Mrs Chernoff escaped unhurt, aided by Marine Sgt. Blas. Kodiak Fire Department and a navy base truck fought the flames. The building, owned by the George Moe Estate, is a total loss. Kinsport plans to leave Kodiak after settling business and insurance matters.
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Delia Kinsport
Jeg
Toni Lindgren
Whittington
Miss Kinsport
Tim Chernoff
C M Blas
Chernoff
Navy Base
George Moe
Jorgen Fredrickson
Japs In Aleutians Seek US Petroleum Supplies
Japanese ships with 201 crew are ordered to sail to the Aleutians to seize surplus United States Army gasoline and petroleum products. They are tasked with moving 50 000 drums as part of a quota to support occupied Japan's minimum needs.
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Tokyo
Japan
Aleutians
United States Army
United States
Chamber Plans Pamphlet for Kodiak City
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce plans a pamphlet of historic and current interest to be prepared by the chamber. New committee chairmen were appointed by president L J Norman including Marshall Crutcher public utilities Jack Hinckel publicity Ken Wade public lands John Gibbons fish and wildlife Pat Cannon civic improvements John Hughes docks and transport Ben Kraft new industries W Gills legislation Lee C Bettinger reception and entertainment Dr A Holmes Johnson health and welfare Nora Rockney community center L J Norman. The chamber also voted to write Mayor Harris of Unalaska pledging support for a westward boat service campaign.
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Kodiak
Chamber of Commerce
Montmartre Inn
L. J. Norman
Marshall Crutcher
Jack Hinckel
Ken Wade
John Gibbons
Pat Cannon
John Hughes
Ben Kraft
W. Gills
Lee C. Bettinger
Film on Sunken Boat to Be Shown July 18
A thirty minute film detailing the recovery of a three and a half million dollar canned salmon cargo from the sunken Diamond Knot freight ship will be shown at the Orpheum theatre on July 18 at 2 pm. Admission is free. The film was produced by the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co of San Francisco and is sponsored here by the Rotary club.
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Orpheum Theatre
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co
San Francisco
Rotary Club
School Books Are Closed Kodiak Schools Audit 1948
The Kodiak Schools audit for the year ending June 30 1948 shows a cash balance of 8000 dollars while much ordered merchandise remains unpaid and budget cuts slow territorial funds. The city owes 3000 and territory credits 6000. New teacher Tom Utterback announced. Miss Leiber Stone to teach 6th grade on a one year leave from Los Angeles. Remaining staff for shop music and 1st grade to be named. 2 sections of 1st grade to be split with Marco Kilsgaard teaching one.
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Kodiak
Leiber Stone
Los Angeles
California
Lula Muellherges
Marco Kilsgaard
Raftle Report and Council News Featured on Page 8
In MIRROR Boat fishing pages, Raftle Report outlines trends and catches, while Council News covers local decisions. The issue lists practical details for anglers plus contact numbers on pages 2 and 9. Cooperation pays as new game rules, cannery floats, and community notices shape the week.
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Council News
Two Riders Tour Alcan Highway on Motorcycles
Bob Johnson and Al Isenberg, Hood River residents and Willamette University students, rode two motorcycles from Hood River to Anchorage in 17 days arriving by plane. They carried minimal gear, found meals by work and hospitality, and met friendly hosts. plan to sell the bikes before returning to school.
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Anchorage
Alcan
R. Holmes
Bob” Johnson
Willamette University
al Isenberg
Hood River
Ore
Johnson
Isenberg
Ellsworth Pearsall Joins Mont Mare Inn as Chef
Ellsworth Pearsall arrives via Northern Airlines and takes on the role of chef at the Mont Mare Inn, adding culinary leadership to the establishment.
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Ellswoth Pearsall
Northern Airlines
Montmarre Inn
Morino Family Heads North to Alaska Home
Mr and Mrs Joe Morino and their two children left for Anchorage this week and will continue to Fairbanks to establish a new home.
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Joe Morino
2 Childen
Anchorage
Will
Headless Body Found Near Holiday Island
Seattle AP reports four Bristol Bay fishermen drowned in separate incidents this week. Names include Gustav Olson of Seattle Ole Lamvick of Portland Hjalmar Harju of Kalama and Oscar Peterson of Woodland. A headless body was found near Holiday Island and identified as a torso missing limbs and clothes. An inquest will determine identity and cause of death Monday per Commissioner Anna May Vokacek.
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Seattle
Alaska Fishermen’s Union
Bristol Bay
Gustav Olson
Ole Lamvick
Portland
Hjalmar Harju
Kalama
Wash
Oscar Peterson
Woodland
al Nixon
Holiday Is
Anna May Vokacek
Army Officials Arrive for 10 Day Alaska Inspection
Anchorage AP Twelve high army officials have arrived at Ft Richardson from Washington DC for a 10 day inspection of military installations in Alaska. Leading the party is Gordon Gray assistant secretary of the Army Gen Lawton Collis 4rd Chief of Staff and Lt Gen Robert A Wheeler Chief of the Corps of Engineers. Kodiak The army officials are expected here July 16 Friday according to ACS officials included in the party which will inspect here is Maj Gen Spencer Akin Chief Signal Officer of the army.
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Anchorage
Ft Richardson
Washington, D C
P Arty
Gordon Gray
Army
Lawton Collis
Robert A. Wheeler
Corps of Engineers
Kodiak
ACS
Spencer Akin
Contest Still Open for Kodiak Demonym Ideas
Readers are invited to submit names for Kodiak residents in a no entry fee contest run by the MIRROR. Entries so far include Kodiakians and Kodianites, with Mayor Bett inger Jim Martz and L. J Norman serving as judges.
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Kodiak
Mayor Bettinger
Jim Martz
L. J Norman
Fishing Opens in Defense Area for 1948 Kodiak Season
The Kodiak Naval Defense Sea area is opened to commercial fishing for the 1948 season with restrictions. Fishing north of 57°44' must be 1000 yards offshore. No entry or passage through the area. No fishing between sunset and sunrise. Area defined between extreme high water and the 3 mile limit near Kodiak Island and Women’s Bay, governed by Fish and Wildlife Service rules.
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Kodiak
Woman’s Bay
The
Fish and Wildlife Service
Veterans Affairs Rep Harold Keony to Visit Kod ak Jaly
Veterans Administration official Harold Keony from Anchorage will visit Kod ak Jaly on July 14 and is scheduled to be at the Naval Base on July 15 to meet with local personnel.
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Anchorage
Kodak Jaly
Naval Base
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Della
Mies Kinsport
States
Florida
Genevieve Eisner
Harris
Unalaska
Art
Tom Utterback
Bob Johnson
Alcan Highway
Mrs
Holmes Johnson
Holiday Island
Charles Skinner
Pan Herengs
Muoep
Skinver
Alaska
Bertha Pratt
Lee Nichols
Mirror
Kodiak Naval
Harold Keony
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