Legion Tries To Sell CC Post 17 Considers Center Sale
American Legion Post 17 contemplates selling its Community Center and the attached property leased to the city for one dollar a year. Elwood Watson says a sale is possible but details like price and buyer remain undisclosed. A prior suit over the property favored the Legion. Val Eugenio, Star Jewelry Co., was granted U.S. citizenship in District Court.
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American Legion Post 17
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Legion
Elwood “Pie” Watson
Veteran’s Group
Father R. King
Legion Post
Val Eugenio
Star Jewelry Co
Mr. Eugenio
Philippines
Kodiak Students Elected Leaders in U A Dramatic Club
Two Kodiak students at the University of Alaska win key roles in the university Dramatic Club with Bill Tayor chosen president and Kay Flood named secretary treasurer for the group.
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University of Alaska
Bill Tayor
Kay Flood
Nuggets Arrive Downtown in Mirrored Town Tidbits
Local column notes a mix of downtown happenings and brief notices. Fishermen’s frolic plans, Wade’s letter, Paree coming items and PTA news appear among short town tidbits on page two.
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PTA
New Owners Discuss Policy For Kodiak Store
Donnelley and Acheson take over the former W. Erskine Co. business with plans for courteous service and new stock. They expect Alaska Steamship Co unloading ties and will expand inventory after December talks with ASC president Gilbert Skinner. Sam Applebaum remains as representative. Mrs. Acheson and their four children will move from Seattle to Kodiak before Christmas.
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Harry Donnelley
Mr. Acheson
W. Erskine Co
Navy Day Proclamation by Kodiak Mayor
Lee C Bettinger as mayor proclaims October 27 1948 Navy Day in Kodiak with a city closure from 1 pm to 5 pm so residents can honor the Navy. The declaration urges citizens and businesses to participate in the observance.
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Lee C. Bettinger
Kodiak
USSR Jams Air Radio Calls In Aleutians Says Reeve
Seattle report quotes Bob Reeve of Reeve Aleutian Airways claiming Russia jams radio communications of planes in the Aleutian Islands and North Pacific by mechanical and voice methods. In other news, Shorty Blanton and Elizabeth Antonsen win jitterbug at NOB for Community Chest drive, with Charles and Dorothy Toomey in second.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Alaska
Bob Reeve
Russia
Aleutian Islands
North Pacific
Reeve
Reeve Aleutian Airways
Shorty Blanton
Elizabeth Antonsen
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Charles
Dorothy Toomey
Navy Day Tour Route At Base Listed For Observance
A suggested Navy Day route at the base outlines stops to view weather observations exhibits aircraft displays and films. Highlights include a dive exhibit an underwater diver talks with children torpedo demonstrations a ship open house a crash rescue display and a ground controlled approach demonstration with a special plane arrival for 15 guests.
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Navy Dispensary
Full Program Set For Navy Day in Kodiak
The Kodiak Navy base opens its gates Wednesday for Navy Day with a half holiday and hundreds expected to visit. From 12 30 to 5 pm a full afternoon of displays, guides, and events will let residents observe the Navy in action. In the morning eight high school students from the base and town serve as naval officers running operations at NOB from 10 am to noon.
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Kodiak Navy Base
Kodiak
Lee Bettinger
Navy
Nob
Nancy Goodman
NOB Supply
Jevening
Navy Day High School
Donald Clark
Lawrence Anderson
Morris Hansen
Donald O'Neil
Art Hoisington
Larry Joelson
Jerry Lasson
Buster Jones
Civilian
Union Oil Eyes Kodiak for New Facilities
Union Oil Co plans to install storage tanks and start operations in Kodiak next spring. Western Alaska district rep Red Thompson said site data approved and noted local buyers will handle ownership with company support. Los Angeles main office willMake final move. City dock eyed. officials see strong heating and business activity in town.
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Red” Thompson
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Alaska
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Comepany
Los Angees
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