Boat Captain Drowns in Northeast Harbor Incident
Walter Boxie Rourke of the cannery tender Frances fell overboard at 12 30am Tuesday near Karluk amid a large swell. The search continued into the next day without success as Rourke, 40, is survived by his widow and family in Seattle. Navy casualty recovery includes Elmer Bieson of Waverly Nebraska. several other victims remain unrecovered after a small boat capsized near Afognak.
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Walter
Boxie” Rourke
Northeast Harbor
Karluk
Parks Canning Company
Ayak Bay
Rourke
Frances
Frank McConaghy
Kukak
Parks Company
Caroline
Vern Fisher
Ralph
Seattle
Afognak
Naval
Elmer Bieson
Waverly
Nebraska
Jessie Nelson
A. Nelson
Sophie Nelson
Jean Gregorioff Michele
Augusta Gregorioff
Local youths report for Army induction Thursday
Sam Morrison, son of Mrs. Al liej Sanders, and high school graduate this year, and Willard Hall, employee of the Patrick Lynch Company, reported for induction into the Army Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morrison
Alliej Sanders
Willard ‘Hall
Patrick Lynch Company
Army Thursiday
City Approves School Budget For Next Year
The city council approved a school budget of 45560 for next year at a special meeting. Territory funds cover 28395 and city funds 17165, with 1200 to be refunded by the Territory later for out of town students tuition. Last year’s budget was about the same.
Military Aids City on Prostitution at Kodiak Meeting
Four military representatives led by Comdr Lowry and Dr H D Patterson met with Kodiak city officials to seek cooperation in suppressing prostitution. They announced continued posting of off limits signs on Mission road and Shelikof highway until residents leave, noting signs are federal property and removals will be prosecuted. The council pledged full cooperation.
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Comdr. Lowry
H. D. Patterson
Navy
Carey
Seminick
Army
Kodiak
Mission Road
Shelikof Highway
New Catholic Pastor Arrives in Kodiak
Father Vincent Edge of the Society of the Atonement arrived this week in Kodiak to lead Notre Dame de Kodiak. He came from New York City and will conduct his first services tomorrow. Father Edgar Gallant, recently stationed here, is expected to return to Skagway by Wednesday.
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Vincent Edge
Society of the Atonement
Graymoor
New York
Kodiak
Notre Dame de Kodiak
Father Edge
New York City
Edgar Gallant
Skagway
Diplomas Arrive for 8th Grade Graduates
Diplomas for eight grade graduates are ready and may be collected at the school house. Superintendent Harry Holt may call for the diplomas at his residence, with recipients informed of pickup arrangements.
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Harry Holt
The Mighty 7th message to Kodiak readers
A vital message addressed to every citizen of Kodiak appears on page 5 urging readers to turn to it and heed its guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodiak
Arrangements For Seeing Joe Louis At Kodiak
Joe Louis is due at Kodiak next Friday June 22 with a boxing card planned in a base hangar. Civilians may register at the Red Cross Center to receive Navy transportation. passes are not required. A softball game with Louis pitching for the Army is set for Saturday at 3 pm with same town transport.
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Joe Louis
Kodiak
Red Cross Center
Navy
Army
McGroder Family Donates Hospital Room Refurbishment
Through the generosity of the McGroder family of Buffalo New York a private room in Griffin Memorial hospital is fully refurnished in memory of Mr Patrick McGroder who died recently The room features maple finish green floral upholstery and matching drapes A bronze memorial plate will be attached to the door The room has been repainted pale peach and the adjoining semi private room pale blue planning future ward redecorations
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McGroder
Buffalo
New York
Griffin Memorial Hospital
Patrick McGroder
Mrs Tom Gallagher Visits Karluk with Child This Week
Mrs Tom Gallagher and her children are visiting Karluk this week, enjoying local sights and family time in a quiet expedition that highlights community ties and regional hospitality.
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Tom Gallagher
Karluk
Governor Decries Deed Set Up and Kodiak Patent Issued
Plans for a 4th of July celebration were discussed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Frank Irick was named committee chair to arrange events for children. The group seeks donations for the schedule. The Alaska butter situation was raised with a call for greater consideration. A teacher for Chignik is sought as 36 students have been without a school since 1942. Governor Gruening labeled tax free restricted deeds for natives and unrestricted deeds for others an injustice needing Congressional correction. A Kodiak townsite patent was issued dated 1944 covering 82 acres 18 hundredths and reserving rights of way for transportation lines, with the document delayed since 1941.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank Irick
Alaska
Secretary of Agriculture
Chignik
Alaska Airlines
Kodiak
Congress
Ernest Gruening
O. A. Torgerson
U.S
Anchorage
George Parks
Roosevelt
United States
War Department
Men Under 30 Needed Most
National Selective Service headquarters urges local boards to liberalize deferments to reduce inductions of men aged 30 to 37. Memo highlights four points: prioritize young men, reexamine 4F and 18 to 25 cases for potential service, ease deferments for those in community useful work, and note fewer war plants will free older men for production while veterans return to relieve younger workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Headquarters of
Selective Service
Mrs Josephine Coulsey Ill at GM Hospital This Week
Mrs Josephine Coulsey was reported as a flu patient at GM hospital during the week, with treatment ongoing and condition not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Coulsey
GM Hospital
Planning funds available for Alaska projects announced
Availability of 84875 through the Federal Works Agency to draw up plans for postwar projects in Alaska was confirmed by a communication from Governor Ernest Gruening. Projects chosen for planning must have assured financing, the governor explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Works Agency
Alaska
Ernest Gruening
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the Mighty 7Th
R. H. Chadwick
Leif Norman
Gruening
E. L. Bartlett
Torgersom
Department of Interior
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