Pre-fabs Rise Quickly at Aleutian Homes East Addition
Four pre-fab houses sit at the Aleutian Homes project in East Addition with more expected from the mid July shipment. Trucks haul panels from the city dock where loads from the Coastwise freighter were unloaded. Foundations sprawl across the valley as dirt work, road building, and rock hauling continue. carpenters and crews erect homes under active engineering supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleutian Homes, Inc
East Addition
City Dock
Tarlton Brown
Mill Bay Road
Montmartre
Pillar Mountain
Fishing Closure Takes Effect Over Red Salmon Run
A three day fishing closure began Thursday at 6 am due to a small red salmon escapement. The Fish and Wildlife Service says fishing can resume Monday at 6 am, with commercial crews allowed until 6 am Thursday. Red salmon counts at Karluk Pier were low and Red River district is slow for the season.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Karluk
Red River
Leslie Foss Tug at Union Oil Dock for Fuel
The Leslie Foss, a sea-going tug, berthed at the Union Oil dock this week to take on fuel. The vessel tows cement barges between Seattle and Alaska ports and was formerly named the John Michael used in the Bering Sea.
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Leslie Foss
Union Oil Dock
Seattle
Alaska
John Michael
Sales Tax Beat By 3-1 Vote In Kodiak ISD
The Kodiak Independent School District defeated a proposal to fund new facilities with a sales tax by a 3 to 1 margin. Of 202 ballots cast, 151 voted against and 51 for the measure. Many objections were raised before the election, some sound and some absurd.
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Kodiak Independent School District
Two Boats Arrive Over Weekend With Passengers and Freight
Two vessels arrived over the weekend. The SS Tarleton Brown, a Coastwise freighter, docked Sunday with pre fab houses for the Aleutian Homes project and about 1000 tons of freight. The Denali reached port at 1 pm with 12 passengers for Kodiak from Seattle and Sitka and around 300 tons of freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarlton Brown
Aleutian Homes Project
Denali
Kodiak
Seattle
Sitka
Thelma Ransom
Franklin Ransom
A. B. Dupler
Paul Jurich
Jens Stava
Ketchikan
Bennett Calls Special Meeting
Jim Bennett general chairman of the Fourth of July Celebration has called a general meeting of all committee chairmen for Wednesday July 1 at 7 15 pm at the Elks Club.
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Jim Bennett
Elks’ Club
Public hearings set for 1954 Alaska fishing rules
The Fish and Wildlife Service announces a series of public hearings before establishing 1954 Alaska fishing regulations. Dates include August 1 in Dillingham, September 18 in Kodiak, September 28 in Cordova, and November 4–6 in Seattle.
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Juneau
Fish and Wildlife Service
Dillingham
Kodiak
Cordova
Seattle
Celebrations Plan For Kodiak Fourth Of July
A local plan outlines activities to celebrate Independence Day in Kodiak with a parade, community barbecue, and fireworks. Organizers emphasize safety, crowd coordination, and coordinating with city services for a family friendly event.
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Kodiak
Queen Contest To End On July 3 Kodiak Queen Coronation Night
The Kodiak Queen Contest ends at 6 pm July 8 with coronation during the Coronation Ball at the Civil Service Club Kodiak Naval Station. Contestants Marie Anderson Carolyn Gallagher Cherie Stover Arlene Herring Virginia Foster Sally Heitman will attend. Dancing begins 8 30 pm with Jules Radinsky’s band. Admission is one ticket plus 50 cents to fund the orchestra. The winner will reign over July 4 events including the Base Town Marathon and Pillar Mountain climb with cash prizes. Parade chair John Gibbons and MC Jules Radinsky to lead. Also features Fleet races, bicycle events for youths, and a street dance on the Fourth.
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Civil Service Club
Kodiak Naval Station
Jules Radinsky
Marie Anderson
Carolyn Gallagher
Cherie Stover
Arlene Herring
Virginia Foster
Sally Heitman
Kodiak
Tony’s
Donnelley and Acheson
Marine Way
USO
John Gibbons
Island
Heat Wave Continues As Kodiak Swelters
The body of Edward John Johnson, 55, was found in the channel between the Donnelley and Acheson dock and the Government dock. A coroner's jury identified clothing, a watch stuck at 1:25, and a fountain pen. Johnson, missing since May 7, reportedly spent the night on his boat Georgie. Regional heat tops 80, with Kodiak hitting 81.2 on Wednesday and 79 Thursday. Alaska cities report extreme warmth, river flooding, and road washouts from interior storms.
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Edward Johnson
Donnelley and Acheson
Government Dock
Alfred Cratty
Jack Wagner
Mrs. Johnson
Edward al Johnson
Hafferty Cannery
Johnson
U.S
U. S
Kodiak
Alaska
Kodiak Naval Station
Fleet Weather Central
Baptist
Mill Bay Road
Fort Abrecromie
Kalsin
Middle Bay
Cape Chiniak
Anchorage
Mount Mckinley Park
Fairbanks
Interior Alaska
Healy River
Tanana
Nenana
Nome
Canada
Alaska Highway
MIRROR Out July 3 Issue Published Friday
The next MIRROR issue will be published Friday July 3. Advertisers should have their copy prepared by Monday afternoon.
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the Mirror
Wells Erwin Named to Territoria Banking Board
E. Wells Erwin appointed the non-banker member of the Territoria Banking Board. Governor Frank Heintzleman informed Marshall Crutcher, board president, of the appointment. Erwin conducts business in Anchorage.
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E. Wells Erwin
Territoria Banking Board
Frank Heintzleman
Marshall Crutcher
Erwin
Anchorage
Queen Contest Standings and Passenger Note
Sally Heitman and Paul Dupler attorney were mentioned as part of an outgoing plane passenger note this week. The snippet references Queen Contest standings and a legal professional in transit, without further context.
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Paul Dupler
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Bennett
Chamber of Commerce
Montmartre Inn
C of C
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