28 Sep 1946
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Newspaper
Kodiak Mirror
Location
Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1946
Page
1
Rev Gleboff appeals for this week to raise funds for a church expansion. Man volunteers Joe Heit J and Oscar Nelson will canvass businesses. Scaffolding has been removed, exterior now shows white siding and two copper towers painted blue. Glass for windows expected next, interior work largely complete.
Kodiak VFW meets at night above the Men's Store to adopt a resolution urging Governor Gruening to provide quonset huts and naval hospital resources for local veterans medical care. Commander Talmage L. presided as many new members joined the group. A musician donated songs as the event concluded and the next meeting is set for 8 pm.
Local markets faced weeks of high priced beef as strikes limited supply. Dealers sought additional selling time, but requests were denied. Cafes bought heavily while price cuts on chicken halibut and lamb took effect and stock remained available.
A drunk sailor reportedly drove a Kizer taxi at Mission road end to the lake shore, overturning the 1941 Chevrolet several times and settling in shallow water. The driver was uninjured and turned over to base authorities. damage estimated at about $1000. Police filed no charges.
This week two marriage licenses were issued for ceremonies slated for this evening. The couples include Stanley P. McLaughlin, a barber, and Julia Christersen of Karluk, and Pauline Pierce, recently arrived from the States, with Raymond J Shannon of the...
Kodiak yesterday saw freshmen in a mix of gendered costumes as they dressed as the opposite sex. An initiation party at the Community Center featured refreshments and organized games for the event.
Mayor Lee Bettinger announced that bids for operating the city dock were withdrawn and the city will run the dock on a yet to be determined basis. Counsel advised retaining control due to a short life lease, with disposal expected in a few weeks and possible hire of an operator on salary or commission.
Craig W. Kershaw and J. B. Kelly toured Kodiak to inspect the Army dock and Danger Bay sawmill then planned a Alaska tour through Excursion Inlet Sitka and Richardson Highway before returning to Anchorage. Kershaw oversees real property slated for disposal in the continental United States with surveys complete and prices to be fixed upon his return.
The Navy department says about 40,000 of the 300,000 civilian workers will be discharged by year end due to budget cuts. The cuts are described as most serious in shipyards and will affect the backbone of civilian crews. Kodiak officials say the order does not apply there and no layoffs are planned.
Mrs Georgiana Harding 39 wife of Eugene Harding died Monday September 23 at Griffin Memorial hospital from diabetes. Funeral at Community Baptist church with Rev Glen Chandler, songs by Mrs P J Watkinson. Interment Mountain View cemetery. pallbearers listed. Born May 13 1907 Hood River Oregon. Survived by husband, brother and sister in Portland. The Hardings had lived in Ruskinville and Mission Road while Mr. Harding worked on a base project.
Local barbers announce a price hike starting October 1 with haircuts at 1 to 1.25 dollars and proportional increases in services. Also reported this week are three convictions on drunk and disorderly charges.
Work began yesterday on Spruce street for a large pipe line to divert Benson waterline under Spruce street and a block of Alaska Way to the former Polar Bear cafe site. Patrick Lynch & Co. crane handles the ditch as the stream’s old route near Cheechako grill behind Brooklyn to Erskine dam stream is cut off to curb floods.
Washington reports the AFI union accepted invitations to negotiate as part of averting a looming maritime strike set for Monday. Masters, Mates & Pilots and the Pacific-American Shipowners association had refused. CIO maritime unity leader Joseph Curran voiced optimism. Alaska Steamship said the strike status remained unsettled with no sailings scheduled.
Merrill Coon, chairman of the Harbor committee, told at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that a questionnaire is being prepared to determine the economic value of the small boat harbor in Kodiak. It will be sent to all interested parties with emphasis on damage to privately owned boats due to harbor facility shortages.
The Culinary Union met yesterday in a heated session and approved a new contract to be shown to operators next Monday. Operators have until the day before the next meeting, Friday, to act on the contract.
MSgt Charles Marcus arrived at Kodiak Wednesday and will command the ACS office after Sgt Gervis Floyd departs after over two years. Floyd and his wife plan to leave in November and Floyd will be reassigned after furlough. Marcus, a 20 year Army veteran formerly from Chicago, has served at Attu and will bring Mrs Marcus to Anchorage this Sunday.
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