Bubendorf Rites Held in Kodiak Funeral Service for Civic Leader
Funeral services for Gilbert W. Bubendorf longtime civic leader and former U S Commissioner were held at Community Baptist Church with burial in the East Addition city cemetery. Bubendorf died after months of ill health at Griffin Memorial Hospital at age 32. He came to Kodiak in 1942 to work for Sims Drake and later served as bookkeeper for O Kraft and Son. He was U S Commissioner for the Kodiak area from 1945 until his resignation in May, and held multiple community posts including president of the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Kodiak Heath Council. He was born September 19 1916 in Humble Texas and studied at Humble High School and Houston Law School. He is survived by his wife Mina Hargett two children Joyce Ann and Gilbert Jr his parents and three sisters. (Continued on page 4)
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Community Baptist Church
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Rotary Club
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St Matthews Lutheran Church
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Humble, Texhigh
Fourth Of July Weekend To Be 'Greater Than Katmai Eruption!'
Kodiak celebrates Independence Day with a weekend program led by Ray Martin featuring outboard races, athletic events, and a large Rotary Carnival prize draw. Prizes total $4000 with proceeds funding the Community Playground and Recreation Fund. tickets are sold in local businesses and mark the center’s second birthday.
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Kodiak Rotary Club
Plymouth
Kodiak
Wodlinger
Stan Nelson
Chamber and Mayor Protest Possible Shipping Strike
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce telegrammed President Truman urging federal takeover of steamship line operations if a maritime strike occurs. Following Juneau Chamber actions, Kodiak urged government intervention to ensure Alaska shipping continues.
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Former Kodiak resident dies by own action at sea
The Wrangell Sentinel reports Wilbert P Smith, 46, a former Kodiak worker, was found dead Saturday evening on his trolling boat at Walea Inlet. A coroner's jury ruled death by own action by shooting himself. He is survived by a brother Howard in Kodiak and had owned property on Mission Road.
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Mission Rd
University of Washington Glee Club to perform here
The University of Washington Glee Club will visit Monday June 2 under Seattle Chamber of Commerce sponsorship for a concert at the Orpheum Theatre at 2 30 pm Admission is free with tickets. reservations for a luncheon and buffet at Montmartre are handled by Ken Wade 3222 and close next Saturday June 19 The delegation includes L Ginsm manager of the Alaska Department of the Seattle Chamber and Mr and Mrs M Dederer official Seattle representatives
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Merce
Montmartre
Orpheum Theater
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L. Ginsm
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M. Dederer
Seattle
Dederer
Telegram from Dr Steelman to Mayor Bettinger on maritime dispute
Dr Steelman telegram to Mayor Bettinger reports all possible efforts to reach settlement of a maritime dispute and prevent any interruption of shipping. The note emphasizes ongoing attempts to avert disruption and maintain flow of commerce. Priority is on avoiding stoppages and securing a peaceful resolution.
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Alaska Freight Isolated If Strike Halts Shipping
Mayor Lee C Bettinger appealed to Dr John Steelman to avert a maritime strike that could isolate Alaska. He warned the 1946 strike still hurt the economy and development and that a prolonged halt would endanger seasonal fishing and daily life for thousands of Alaskans reliant on shipping.
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Lee C Bettinger
John Steelman
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White House
Local Fishermen Fly To Naknek
Local fishermen traveled by plane to Naknek this week for fishing. The party includes Henry Neseth Bill Worth Harold Heglin Otto Mahle Robert Mahle Nic ecceroff Kell Sime poff Pete Koppani Danny Buchanan and J Mhirlsek, among others.
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Bill Worth
Harold Heglin
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Mahle
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Sime Poff
Pete Koppani
Danny Buchanan
J. Mhirlsek
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Wrangell Sentinel
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