City Awaiting Dock Deed Delays Hold Insurance Checks
City of Kodiak still has not received the quitclaim deed for its dock despite notices from Fred W Johnson, director of the Bureau of Land Management, that the deed would be sent upon receipt of instruments. Insurance checks tied to the windstorm damage are being held in Anchorage until the dock payment is made, with a $7,280 sum due Sept 26.
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Kodiak
War Assets Administration
Anchorage
WAA
Mead
Fred W Johnson
Bureau of Land Management
Washington
Army Dock
Johnson
Gmee
William Stone Named Mission Head for Kodiak Baptists
William Stone, acting superintendent of the Kodiak Baptist Mission, is named superintendent effective October 1. Stone received word from Dorothy Fucklin, secretary of missions for the Women's Missionary Auxiliary, confirming the appointment.
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William Stone
Kodiak
Stone
Dorothy Fucklin
Secretary of Missions
Womens
Amnie
Hans Meesen Somety
Labor endorses local candidates in Alaska races
Local candidates Jee Bettinger and A A Owen Jr receive AFL CIO third division endorsement for nonpartisan territorial house races. Labor committee also backs Bob Bartlett, Frank Boyle, Walter Huntley, Steve McCutcheon, Stanley McCutcheon, A Pollard, and M D Snodgrass. Bettinger campaigns in Anchorage and Cordova. Kodiak visitors include Julius C. Moris and Olef Olson.
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Territorial House of Representatives
Jee Bettinger
A.A. Owen, Jr
AFL
CIO
Mr Bettinger
Mr. Owen
Community Center Drive Extension Pledged in Campaign
Workers report insufficient time to contact over half the town's residents as the Community Center Campaign extends. About $500 in subscriptions were received this week including $100 from Washington Fish and Oyster Co and Wakefield Fisheries, with W J Erskine also contributing.
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W J, Erskine
Washington Fish and Oyster Co
Wakefield Fisheries
Selma Pleads Guilty to Worthless Checks in Justice Court
Richard J Selma pled guilty to two counts of passing worthless checks in justice court this week. He received two six day sentences, one suspended. Complaints were signed by Eugene Cooper and Rotru High Tower.
Cordova Communities Rally for Fish Trap Abolition
Cordova citizens split into two groups this week urging abolition of fish traps. The Cordova District Fisheries Union funds ads via Seattle to push the measure, while the Cordova Chamber of Commerce pledges to back the referendum strongly. Kodiak interests help finance larger ads as the fight underscores declining Alaska salmon runs and hopes to boost permanent residents and local income.
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Cadova District Fisheries Union
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Cordova
Kodiak
Mirrovr
Union Through
H J. Lannen
Cordova Ic of C
Nelson Boys At Fort Ord News Update
Mr and Mrs Oscar Nelson report their sons are in military service Archie and Jacke train at Fort Ord California while Donald is stationed at San Pedro California. Jim Chernoff also serves with the group at Fort Ord.
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Nelson
Fort Ord
Archie
Jacke
Army
Pt Ord Calf
Donald
Jackie
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Merchant
Maine
San Pedro Calif
Jim Chernoff
Ft. Ord
Alvine Seeks Dock Space at Kodiak City Dock
Alvine of Alvine and Gibson plans to retry securing tie up space at Kodiak City Dock after a failed social council meeting. He offered 65 dollars rent while the city demanded 75. Council discussed dry dock plans and election board appointments.
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Stanley Alvine
Alvine and Gibson
Kodiak
Alvine
Norman Noble
Mr . Alvine
Mr. Alvine
Mr Noble
Harler
Lynch To Set KEA Poles
The KEA board awarded Patrick Lynch and Co the contract to set poles for the new distribution system, after Morgan Electric Co gave up during a strike. REA approval pending before final award and potential Morgan Co linemen may be flown in to install conductor and lines.
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KEA
Patrick Lynch and Co
Morgan Electric Co
Seattle
REA Board
Morgan Co
Lynch and Co
Chandlers Set to Leave for Everett Visit and Trip
The Chandler family Pastor Reverend Glen Chandler and Mrs Chandler with three children plan to depart tomorrow for Everett Washington for a three month stay. After Christmas they begin a six week deputation trip meeting with the official Main band in New York. William Lone Baptist Mission superintendent attended a farewell dinner yesterday.
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Chandler
Everett Wash
New York
Kraft Builds New Auto Store at Alaska Way and Mill Bay
Ben Kraft announced a new auto sales and service building is under construction at the corner of Alaska Way and Mill Bay road. Excavation began Thursday night with Patrick Lynch overseeing. Ralph Shupp holds the erection contract. The 50 by 80 foot one story structure will have a display showroom and a parts service area with two gasoline pumps. Upon completion the adjacent auto supply site will become a men’s clothing store.
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Ben Kraft
Alaska Way
Mill Bay Road
Patrick Lynch
Ralph Shupp
Town Club
Kraft
Strike Settled At Fort Greely Roofing Job Resumes
Forty hour week agreed after a walkout by 34 workers at Fort Greely over hours and transportation. Reed Dodson and Martin of Fairbanks held the roofing contract. Larry Reed, Lt. F. Crush, and a local labor representative reached a settlement providing time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. Workers receive fare back to point of hire upon completion.
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Larry Reed
Fairbanks
Lt. F. Crush
Fort Greely
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Labor
Julius C. Moris
Senate
Olef Olson
Richard J Selma
Eugene Cooper
Rot Ru
Cordovans
Oscar Nelson
Zenita Oxford
Julia Beals
Hazel Owen
Esther Magnusen
Margaret H. Lightfoot
Charles Skinner
Oscar A. Nelson
Wes Rhoades
Eugene Harding
John Marshall
Chandlers
Rev
Mre
Glen
William Lone
Ion
Har
Strike
Ft. Greely
Firm
Reed, Dodson and Martin of
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