Mayor Bets on Dock Surplus Visit to Anchorage
Mayor Lee Bettinger will travel to Anchorage to consult the Alaskan Department and the Land Office about the surplus army dock. Delegate E L Bartlett urged immediate action, noting a waiting period before transfer to the War Assets Corporation ends and a lease or permit could be granted for productive use.
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Lee Bettinger
Anchorage
Alaskan Department
Land Office
E. L. Bartlett
Washington, D. C
Bartlett
Bettinger
War Assets Corporation
Mrs Jerry Eaton Reports Stolen Car Case
Police report a theft of a car by two servicemen on Mission road who took the vehicle and it was recovered shortly afterward.
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Jerry Eaton
Mission Road
Cannery Tenders Arrive After Delayed Weather at Cordova
After a ten day weather delay at Cordova the Mc Conaghy cannery tenders Panther and Cougar arrived this week bringing expected supplies and resuming fish processing near the cannery.
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Cordova
McConaghy
Panther
Cougar
Chamber Elects Ellis President
Victor G. Ellis of Bank of Kodiak and Kodiak Realty was chosen as President of the Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon at the Victory cafe. Offiers include James Martz as vice president Lee Bettinger and Dr A Holmes Chanson as directors, and Miss Lil Morris as secretary. Retiring president Lee Bettinger reviewed the year noting active projects and a total of 127 public letters, 12 tourist in nature, with an average attendance of 23.75.
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Victor G. Ellis
Bank of Kodiak
Kodiak Realty & Investment Co
Chamber of Commerce
Victory
James Martz
Lee Bettinger
A. Holmes Chanson
Proclamation Poppy Day Declared in Kodiak May 25 1946
Mayor Lee Bettinger proclaims Saturday May 25 1946 as Poppy Day in the City of Kodiak urging all citizens to wear the memorial poppy in tribute to Americans who died in World War I and II. The proclamation honors Alaska youths who offered their lives in national service and honors The American Legion and Auxiliary.
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United States of America
Alaska
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Lee Bettinger
Kodiak
Rotary Governor Here On Visit
Rotary governor W. H. Hicks of Agassiz BC arrived by plane for a visit to the local club. A buffet dinner and board meeting were held at Dr. A Holmes Johnson's home, with a full club meeting scheduled at noon at the Victory cafe.
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W. H. Hicks
Agassiz
Rotary
Alaska
Canada
Washington
A. Holmes Johnson
Victory Cafe
Beatrice Malutin Named to Commissioner Office Role
Beatrice Malutin is employed at the Commissioner's office. The brief notice identifies her as part of the administrative staff within the office, detailing her position and affiliation with the commission.
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Beatrice Malutin
Commissioner’s Office
Seeks Site For Transmitter For Krafts Radio Station KODK
Henry Hogue, GM of Edwin Kraft’s stations at Juneau and Ketchikan, traveled to Juneau to review transmitter site options for Kraft’s proposed KODK. Sites include a Lee Bettinger lot south of the schoolyard and H F MacDonald land on Mission road. Approval by the Federal Communications Commission is needed before progress, with Kodiak studio space likely to be sought after initial deployment.
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Henry Hogue
Edwin Kraft
Juneau
Ketchikan
Mr. Kraft
KODK
Hogue
Federal Communications Commission
Kraft
Kodiak
Lee Bettinger
Schoolyard
H. F. MacDonald
Mission Road
Cemetery Clean-up Day Aims to Restore Local Graveyard
Mayor declares Sunday Clean-up Cemetery Day to grade, mark, water, and plant trees at the city cemetery. Leo Sears leads volunteers amid limited funds, urging residents to bring shovels and rakes for a rain or shine community project ahead of Memorial Day.
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Lee Bettinger
Leo Sears
City Cemetery Committee
Sears
Packers Make Offer in Alaska Salmon Price Talks
Fishermen consider a new offer from the Packers delivered by Steel Culbertson assistant manager of the Alaska Canned Salmon Industry Inc. The proposal replaces a 10 percent rise over last year with specific prices for Kings Reds Pinks Chums and Silvers, while fishermen initially sought higher figures.
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Steel Culbertson
Alaska
Memorial Day Proclamation for Kodiak Cemetery Clean-Up
The mayor of Kodiak proclaims Memorial Day next Thursday May 30 and designates the following Sunday as Cemetery Clean-Up Day for volunteers to beautify the City Cemetery. He also requests local businesses to close for Memorial Day in a mark of respect.
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Kodiak
Navy plane delivers large parcel post shipment to post office
The post office and mail customers were surprised this week by an unusual Navy plane delivery of parcel post. On Monday 15 bags arrived from Seattle, on Tuesday 69, and on Wednesday about 10 more.
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Seattle
Kodiak Center Buys Piano From Virgil Colbys
The Kodiak Community Center purchased a piano for the hall from Virgil Colby family, who have since departed Denali region.
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Kodiak Community Center
Virgil Colbys
Denali
Local Merchants Shine Window Displays for Poppy Day
Several merchants along the street have fashioned window displays in honor of Poppy Day, showcasing patriotic themes and promotional items to raise awareness and funds for veterans. The displays highlight local business support and community spirit.
Memorial Day Service Planned By Local Legion Post
Memorial Day events include dockside and cemetery services honoring World War II and World War I dead. An honor guard and firing squad will gather at 10 am at MP shacks then proceed to Erskine's dock for a water wreath. Army chaplain will join cemetery rites. veterans may wear uniforms. Local officials plan closures and merchants are asked to observe the day.
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The
American Legion
Navy
Marine
Erskine's Dock
Erskines
Kraft
Benko Kodiak
Commissioner’s ‘Court
Post Office
Bettinger
Doe Wise
Kodiak Veterans Housing Survey Urged To State Needs
The city conducts a housing survey to determine if veterans in Kodiak need permanent or temporary housing. A special committee led by Lee Bettinger William Olsen and Victor Ellis seeks to know how many units are required. Veterans should submit their needs to Mr. Ellis Bank of Kodiak or Mr. Olsen Brooklyn Avenue attorney, using a page 4 coupon, to avoid discontinuing a potential housing application. The American Legion Local Post 17 assists, and urgency is stressed to respond immediately.
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Kodiak
Lee Bettinger
William H. Olsen
Victor Ellis
Ellis
Bank of Kodiak
Olsen
Brooklyn Avenue
American Legion
Post 17
Bettinger
Mail restrictions amid nationwide rail strike in Alaska
Postal notices limit mailing to first class letters and air mail in ordinary registered form up to 16 ounces. Second to fourth class mail are suspended except for local delivery or mail between points within unaffected areas. The post office inspector in Anchorage urges compliance due to rail curtailments and transportation disruptions.
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Chamber
Packers
City of
M. F. Blake
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