The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-06-21
Town Getting Ready to Receive
 ' The President

At meeting of the Town Council last week consideration was given to the matter of entertaining the Pres ident during his brief visit in Wran- gell on Sunday, July 8.
 After some discussion it was de- cided that a reception committee composed of both men and women should be appointed, and that the Wrangell Commercial Club would be requested to name the men on the committee, and have general super vision of the Towns reception to the President. It was further de- cided to request the Ladies' Auxil- iary of the American Legion to name the women who are to serve on the committee.
 The Council named Mayor J. G. Grant committe of one to make known the wishes of the Council to the Wrangell Commercial Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ameri- can Legion.
 The Council voted to make a con- tribution towards the amount that will be required for decorations and the proper entertainment of the President Accordingly the Commer- cial Club (which is to have charge of the affair." was notified that it could draw on the Town Council to meet expenses not covered from oth- CT sources, provided, that in no case would the amount collected from the Town exceed $250.
 On Saturday evening a meeting of the directors of the Commercial Club was held for the purpose of carrying out the wishes of the Town Council. The chairman re- ported that two government men were in Wrangell for a few hours last week for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements for the coming of the President and that they very strongly urged that the reception committee be a small one. lnasmuch as there were ladies to be appointed on the committee the Club decided to limit the number of men appointed to six. The following citi- zens were then named: George H Barnes (senior member of the Town CouncfD; Rev. R. J. Diven, D.D (who is to deliver the words of vel. come); Rev. H. P. Corser (who will explain the totems to any members of the party interested in Indian lore); Judge Wm. G. Thomas (rep- resenting the Department of Jus tice) F. E. Bronson Representing the Treasury Department); Hon. w D. Grant Representing the Territo- rial Legislature)
 Mayor J. G. Grant who was nom- mated for chairman of the commit tee, declined on the ground that it is unlikely that he will De in the city at that time. The directors decided, however, that in case the mayor should he be here at that time it would be fitting and proper that he head the committee.
 On motion it was decided to in vite the Town of Petersburg to join with Wrangell in greeting the Pres ident. A special invitation was also ordered sent to Mayor Elsmore of Petersburg inviting him to serve on the reception committee.
 Owing to the fact that there will be such a large number of people in town to see the President 1t was thought wise to exclude the crowd hrom the dock. This would lessen the danger of accident and would simplify matters by enabling the Presidential party to disembark without having to elbow their way through a jam The final details have not been worked out, but it is probable that the President and the people will exchange greetings from the veranda of the court house.
 By unanimous vote it was de- cided that on the, occasion of the Presidents's visit the ad libitum courtesy would be extended to J. w. Pritchett of the Wrangell Sentinel.
 The American Legion will be re- quested to turn out for the occasion. and committee consisting of W. R. Nevill. N. Nussbaumer and Stephen D.Grant were appoipted to attend to the Legion's part in the reception.
 A decorating committee was ap- pointed consisting of Leo McCor- mack and L. M. Campbell.
 It was decided that an Indian War canoe race would afford novel enter tainment for the Presidential party. Accordingly a committee composed