11 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Kodiak Mirror
Location
Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1944
Page
1
An unofficial survey in Kodiak counted about 1100 residents for schooling and utility planning. Teachers conducted a one day canvass costing under 40 dollars, with 465 buildings recorded and only 204 sewer connections and 148 water service. Kodiak Electric Association supplies electricity to 335 users this week.
Leo Tyler of the Kodiak Amusement Company sold his interest in the American Legion Club to Frank Rick, the manager, according to an announcement by both parties. Tyler said he wished the club continued success and that he would devote full time to his other interests.
No organizational observance of Armistice Day was reported. Stores contacted said they would stay open and the post office will also be open this morning, closing as usual on Saturday afternoon.
Conscientious E A Pearson former council member left his house project last Tuesday afternoon, cleaned up, and went to city hall to cast his vote in the presidential election. He recalled that Alaskans can only vote for a nonvoting U S delegate to Congress, a biennial ritual rather than a presidential choice.
The Grey Nuns of Philadelphia, aided by Father Gallant, secured final approval to take over Griffin Memorial hospital and were to assume control at midnight. The hospital trustees opposed a lease clause forcing a director to accept U S Public Health Service roles, prompting a special council meeting and a joint objection. A later wire from Juneau signaled unified objection, while Lew Williams and George Hays indicated the health department would drop the contested paragraph.
A freak electrical short at the Kodiak Mercantile store triggered a 3 40 am alarm. Night patrolman George Magnusen saw smoke and sparks from a rear eave, prompting fire crews who used chemicals on smoldering cave. Manager Paul Fretts reported small roof flames and live wires. An attempt to locate the fault will be made Sunday.
Named A. A. Sumerlin and Robert C. King were named as new directors of the KEA at the director's meeting Monday night. They replace two resignations Emil Knudsen and Miss A. M. Haskell due to other interests and a KEA ruling against holding a director's chair by the secretary. Net income for the KEA for September after depreciation and interest was reported as $67.51.
A meeting of church members has been called for Sunday at the parsonage by Rev. Gregory Gleboff.
Acting Governor Lew Williams in Juneau confirms Thanksgiving will be November 23 in Alaska. Congress and the President have set and proclaimed the date, while many states still follow the traditional last Thursday. A Juneau wire indicated the same date was assured for the Territory.
President Roosevelt rode into the capital amid rain soaked crowds and promised hard work after securing a working majority in Congress. He faces wartime tasks, upcoming allied conferences, cabinet decisions, and major appointments as a new Democratic majority inherits power.
The Sixth War Loan drive starts November 20 and runs to December 16. D A Torgerson, local chairman, states the goal is 14 billion with 5 billion for individuals including 2.5 billion in Series E bonds. Kodiak’s quota is 24,000 with 15,000 in Series FE bonds. Alaska’s quota details follow.
Elvin Foster, skating for the first time, fell on the lake behind Beachcomer and needed four stitches near his left eye. Conditions on Mission Road and Mill Bay Road lakes were good until rain yesterday. Ice on Little Lake behind the Montmartre stood at a thickness of one and a half inches on Wednesday. Historical ice dates from 1938 to 1944 are listed with recent summers.
Frank Marshall, president of the Alaska Federation of Labor, came from Juneau to attend the United Wisherman of Alaska convention. Delegates are due to arrive aboard the mail boat from various island points for the gathering.
Ted Mathews of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation outlines how Kodiak residents can bid on surplus war property. He explains RFC aims to maximize value, boost Alaska’s civilian economy, and avoid speculative sales, with first bids to Kodiak residents. Requests should be sent to RFC Fairbanks listing desired materials. availability and bidding will follow official inventory releases from Fort Greely and other bases.
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