Three Killed As Truck Plunges Over Cliff On Alaska Route
A Marine liberty truck plunged 3800 feet down a cliff near Shelikof harbor in a rain swept slipshod stretch. Three Marines died Pvt Francisco Cano Castillo Pfe Frank John Sobolewsky and Pvt Robert Lawrence Stone. One taxi driver Jobo Biglove aided authorities. The crash occurred around 1130 pm as the truck returned to base from town. The preliminary probe shows occupants were ejected as the Dodge panel carriedall went over the edge.
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Shelikof Highway
St. Paul’s Harbor
Francisco Cano Castillo
el Paso
Texas
Pfe
Frank John Sobolewsky
Cambridge
Jobo Biglove
Rocky Cliff
Biglove
Cheechako Club Changes Hands on Brooklyn Avenue
Martin Jensen and Jan Beukers bought the Cheechako Club from Jack Altman and Stan Auster man on Monday. The transfer included the liquor bar, pool and card rooms. Beukers, formerly operator of the Belmont Grill, now runs the Cheechako grill. Building owner Jes Rutkowski held the transfer to the new owners.
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Martin Jensen
Jan Beukers
Jack Altman
Stan Austerman
Brooklyn Avenue
J. Jan Beukers
Belmont Grill
Cheechako Grill
Jes Rutkowski
New
Hers
Fire crews respond to chimney fire at Iron Hill residence
The fire department was called at 6 20 pm Wednesday to the Balde Young residence on Iron Hill where a chimney had started. plywood smoke was extinguished before the truck arrived.
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Bal de Young
Lron Hill
Navy Donations Surprise Kodiak Center and Hospitals
The Navy donated 2750 dollars to Kodiak Community Center 2550 dollars to Griffin Memorial Hospital and about 300 dollars to the local Crippled Children’s Association chapter. Gifts came from a Community Chest Drive at the base and are at the recipients’ discretion. Funds will replace a worn dance floor at the Center Y and support hospital X ray equipment and association work.
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Navy
Kodiak Community Center
Griffin Memorial Hospital
The
Crippled Children’s Association
GM Hospital
Ouzinkie Man Rescued From Sinking Navy Barge
Fred Chernikoff of Ouzinkie was one of eight crewmen rescued from a Navy self propelled barge about 500 miles south of Dutch Harbor after it sent an SOS and became submerged in a severe storm. The Clover, a Coast Guard ship, pulled the men off as the Bugara searched and the barge sank.
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Fred Chernikoff
Ouzinkie
Dutch Harbor
Navy
U. S. Coast Guard
Clover
Bugara
Kodiak
Mrs. Zoe King Remembered as Kodiak Healer and Longtime Parishian
Mrs Zoe King 63 wife of Father C R King died after a stroke last Saturday in Kodiak where she spent her life as the towns lone medical helper for years aiding the sick and delivering about 250 infants Her funeral services closed local businesses as Father Gerasim Schmaltz conducted Mass and burial in the Russian church grounds She was born December 30 1882 in Kodiak married Navy 16 1902 and would have marked 44 years with King next Saturday Surviving are her husband 12 children two sisters and numerous relatives in Kodiak Seattle Indianapolis and Afognak including Evelyn Rumple Anna Eckles Maria Dalrymple and Rhea King
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Zoe King
C. R. King
Kodiak
Monk’s Lagoon
King
Zoe Peterlin King
Alitak
Father King
Navy
Evelyn Rumple
Jasonville
Ind
Anna Eckles
Maria Dalrymple
Alexandria
Rhea) King
William King
Seattle
Emma King
Irene
Cecilia King
Alexander
Robert King
Irene Nelson
Afognak
Land
Thee Hunter
Strike Ties Up Buses At Tagura Transit System
Bus service in the Tagura Transit System on Mission road and between the base and town has halted since Tuesday after Teamsters Local 500 voted at a Monday meeting to pull drivers from the run. The union cites overtime pay disputes. drivers named include Magnusen McDonald Longeor and Gerrish. Taxicab operators are running 9 special taxis daily at bus rates to aid base workers.
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Tagura Transit System
Mission Road
Teamsters Local 500
George Magnusen
Charles McDonald
Edward V. Longeor
Floyd P. Gerrish
P. J. Watkinson
Jail Vote Due Again
The U S Government seeks a larger city halllot portion for a jail prompting another December special election to convey the deed before February construction. A recent council meeting approved gifting a 100 by 78.5 foot section after prior August voters approved a 47 by 100 foot lot but parking needs changed plans. Mayor Bettinger pressed Washington to move the vote to April but officials expect readiness for February construction and deed conveyance.
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U.S
Kodiak
Lee Bettinger
Washington
Mrs Sherman Visits From Nebraska For Weeks With Wiley
Mrs. W. B. Sherman arrived by PNA Saturday from Mullen Nebraska to spend the next few weeks with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jay Wiley.
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W. B. Sherman
PNA
Mullen
Neb
Jay Wiley
Petellin Brothers Named in Seattle Notice
Two brothers, Nick and John Petellin, along with Alexander Petellin, are identified in Seattle related material. The item notes their shared connection and residence in Seattle.
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Nick, John and
Alexander Petellin
Seattle
Stores To Close For Armistice Day Observance
Majority of business houses and Kodiak liquor dealers will close next Monday in observance of Armistice Day. Liquor dealers reopen at 6 pm. Banks and post office will be closed for the day.
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Kodiak
Lee Bettinger
Jackie Nelson Leads Flyers To Kodiak Paddlebird Title
Jackie Nelson's Flyers won the Kodiak paddlebird championship last Sunday at the Community Center. The team defended the courts for two hours against all challengers with Kay Wade Ken Wade and Lare Panamarosi as teammates. Six teams will compete again Sunday night at the Community Center. spectators are welcome.
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Jackie Nelson
Flyers
Kodiak
Nelson
Kay
Ken Wade
Lare Panamarosi
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Juneau
Unga
Alaska Ship Company
L. W. Baker
Alaska Steamship Co
Bell
Addit
Sitka
Odiak
Baker
L. K. Wodlinger
Red Cross
Robert Lawrence Stone
Royal Oak
Michigan
Cheechako Club
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