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The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
Mrs. FOhn-HanSen
 In Wrangell Soon

According to a letter received by the Civic Club, Mrs. Lydia Fohn- Hansen, Assistant Director Home Economies, Alaska College, will arrive in Wrangell next month in the interest of the extension serv- ice. Her demonstrations will be given in the Legion Hall and a committe from the Civic Club will give necessary assistance.
 Mrs. Fohn-Hansen is very much pleased with the interest shown in her visits here and she is anxious to be of help along her particular line of instruction. On this visit, she will demonstrate inexpensive meals and will, by special appoint ment, help with sewing and certain patterns. She will bring a small hand loom, also, and will give in- tsruction in weaving scarfs and other small articles.
 The Civic Club extends the home makers of Wrangell and all others who are interested cordial invita- tion to attend some or all of Mrs. Fohn-Hansen' classes. No charge is made for any instruction, her visit to the various communities being made possible by grant to the College known as the Smith, Lever Act.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
Percy Charles Tiles
 Auditor Rep. Primary

JUNEAU-Percy G. Charles of ketchlkan filed for the nomination Tor auditor in the Republican pri- mary here, the first to file for that office, it was revealed here this morning.
 Cash Cole, incumbent, said last night that he will be a candidate for renomination Tor auditor, but said that he is in doubt whether he can consistently run on the sor. of ticket that he said certain Republi- can organization managers in the First division seem to have in mind. He said that he may run as an Independent.
 At the same time, two Demo- cratic filings for the legislature, both for places on the House ticket, were received in Juneau. One was from J. w. Kehoe, former United States commissioner in Ketchikan, and the other from Albert Vile, former Ketchikan postmaster and during recent years a commercial traveller in Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION FAVORS
 CANDIDACY OF DIMOND FOR DELEGATE

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 25.- The democratic territorial conven- tion adjourned Saturday night, go- ing on record as favoring the candi- dacy' of A. J. (Tony) Dimond of Valdez as the party nominee for delegate to congress although an invitation was extended to both A. H. ziegler and George Grigsby to enter the April primaries.
 The nominating committee rec commended that the following file their declarations of candidacy:
 James Truitt of Anchorage for at torney general.
 Claude Helgessen of Juneau for auditor.
 A. E. Karnes, of Ketchikan, com missioner of education.
 William A Hesse, incumbent, ter ritorial highway engineer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
Kayhi Arrives
 For Return Games

Kayhi basketball team arrived last night for two return games with Wrangell High, as a part of the series of southeastern Alaska to select team for championship games to be played later at Juneau.
 The Ketchikan players include John Gilmore, Peter Gilmore, Frank Smith, Carl Hpman, Jim Sande, Ed. Borgen, Herbert Teeter and Art Nelson. They are accompanied by their manager, Jeff Harris of Ket- chikan high school and Coach Willis Hathaway.
 The games on both Friday and Saturday night will be called at the gym at 8 o'clock Although the Wrangell team suffered defeat in each game when they visited Ket- chikan two weeks ago, they feel that they have a winning chance on the forthcoming games.
 If support from the town counts for anything the boys will be right there with the good old pep as practically everyone plans on seeing one or both games.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
Fire Destroys
 Hazel B Number 2

Fire of unknown origin Satur- day night destroyed the Hazel B. No. 2. largest and best equipped of the Harrington Transportation Com pany's fleet of river boats plying on the Stikine river between Wran- gell and Telegraph Creek, B. c.
 At the close of navigation last October the five boats of the fleet were drawn out of the water onto the marine ways near Shustak Point of Charles Williamson, who acted as caretaker until he was called to Ketchikan two weeks ago to do jury service.
 The fire alarm was turned in at ten o'clock. The boat was quick ly a seething mass of flames and impossible to save. The fire depart ment after reaching the scene did valiant service in checking the flames and thus saving the William son and the Anderson Boat Shop and residence properties from de- struction.
 Built in Wrangell, the Hazel B. No. ? was launched in the spring of 1925. Its initial cost was said to be $50,OOO and extensive im- provements have been made since then.
 A. W. H. Smith, general agent for the company, arrived from Seattle this morning on the Admiral Evans to investigate the loss which the company has suffered.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
AUXILIARY WILL DONATE
 SUPPLIES FOR HOSPITALS

The Auxiliary of the American Legion held it's regular meeting on Wednesday night, January 20, A communication from the Depart ment chairman of the Rehabilita- tion committee requesting that the Wrangell unit furnish six laundry bags and six pillow cases for the U. s. Veterans hospital at Walla Walla and six feeding bibs for the American Lake hospital, was met by volunteer donations from the members present.
 The annual Hope Chest project was voted to be continued for this year and the chest ordered so that members could begin at once to make plans for the articles they wish to contribute.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
READING ROOM HOURS

The public library and reading room is now established in the City Hall. Members of the Civic Club have recently gone over the books, rearranging and making many de- cided improvements. All juvenile books were given to the school library to be a nucleus for new library to replace the one destroyed in the fire last year.
 The reading room will be open from g A. M. to g P. M. Books may be taken out each afternoon from to only.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE TEMPORARY
 DIVISIONAL CLUB AT KETCHIKAN
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE
 Special to the Sentinel)


 KETCHIKAN, Jan. 27.-A tenn porary divisional Republican Club to serve until after the primary election was organized here tonight with representatives or communica- tions from Craig, Klawock; Hyda- burg, Wrangell, Petersburg and Ju- neau.
 The meeting steered clear of all the territorial offices but decided to suggest that J. E. Johnson of Ketchikan file for the Senate and that the following men file for the House: Grover Vim, Juneau; Arnt Sorset, Wrangell; H. P. Hanson and Lawrence H. Kubley, Ketchikan. Ex-Senator Forest J. Hunt was elected temporary chairmen and Percy Charles elected temporary secretary
 It was the expressed intention of the meeting that there be no at tempt to dictate candidates, but merely an effort to agree on a representative group of men willing to bear the party standard. It was emphasized at the meeting that any one so desiring might become a candidate in the Republican pri- mary election. Up to last night however, none had filed on the Re- publican ticket.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
HARRIS COMMITTED
 SUICIDE REPORTS JURY

The grand jury at Ketchikan last Saturday in a report submitted to Judge Justin w. Harding report ed that mo evidence has been lourd to indicate anything other than suicide" in the death of Tom Harris aboard his boat in Thomas Basin recently.
 Regarding the investigation of the hunting accident near Peters burg in which Bert Evans lost his life the jury reported as follows:
 ''In regard to the killing of Bert Evans at or near Petersburg. The evidence available was presented to the grand jury and carefully con- sidered. The homicide, according to the evidence, was not intentional. The deceased apparently was not known by the person firing the fatal shot. No motive to kill de- ceased was shown. Both parties were hunting in the same unin- habited brushy area, and apparent ly did not know of each others presence there. In the excitement of the pursuit of a deer, the fatal shot was fired into moving brush without any idea that a human being was within range of the bullet. The homicide was unfortu- nate and is to regretted. The grand jury is of opinion that felonious homicide has not been shown"
 The jury recommended that "a deputy clerk of the district court be stationed at Petersburg for the reason that it would make naturali- 2ation of foreigners possible with less expense to the applicants"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
John Frame Switches
 To Democrat Party

JUNEAU-John W. Frame, for mer Ketchikan Republican, IS switched his allegiance and filed nere for national committeeman in the Democratic primaries.
 Eugene Wacker, M. M. Heath, T. A. Wakefield and John B. Rice, all of Ketchikan, filed Saturday as dele gates to the Democratic national convention.
 Previously A. E. Rasmuson filed as Republican national committee man it being understood that Cap tain A. E. Lathrop will retire from that post. William K. Keller of Ju- neau, incumbent, filed in the Re- publican primaries for commissioner of education.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
ADVERTISING BOOKLET

The Alaska Steamship Company has ready for distribution. new booklets advertising Alaska cruises and tours and titled, Sailing Shel- tered Seas-to the Land of the Mid night Sun!" The booklets are beautifully printed and illustrated and will serve both to develop in- terest in the Alaska cruises, and as a valuable souvenir of the trip after the excursionist has returned home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
HIGH OFFICIALS STATE
 SEAL AND AERIAL POLICIES

From the Secretary to the Presi dent, from Commissioner of Fish cries Henry OMalley, from Secre- tary of War Patrick Hurley and from Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams, replies have been received by M. s. Whittier, Execu- tive Secretary of the Alaska Terri torial Chamber of Commerce, to the Chambers referendum resolutions asking that one half of the revenues derived by the United States from the Pribilof Island fur seal industry be allotted to the common school fund of Alaska and urging, in the interest of national defense, that Army and Navy air bases be estab- Iished, manned and maintained at strategical places in the Territory
 To Get -~asident's Attention
 Relative to the fur seal revenue, the communication from Lawrence Richey, Secretary to the President, said that the Chief Executive would give the matter consideration.
 In connection with the same sub- iect, the letter of Commissioner OMalley set forth that the policy of the Bureau of Fisheries coincided with the policy defined by the Act ing Secretary of the Department of Commerce in communication to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce December "A, 1891. The Acting Sec retary of Commerce stated, "this is subject which first requires con- sideration by Congress" and Com missioner O'Malley declared cit is the purpose of the Fisheries Bureau to view the matter hereafter from that standpoint,'
 Hurley Is Interested
 Relative to establishment of Army air bases in Alaska, Secretary of War Hurley wrote in considerable detail why action could not be talk en now, but he evinced interest in the subject and promised future in- vestigation. His letter, in part, fol- lows:
 The Army has not completed its five-year plan, and it is probable the plan cannot be completed for two more years. The limited funds available and the recent budget re- duction make difficult the comple- tion of the five-year plan without undertaking any additional projects.
 Necessity Is Realized
 However, the necessity for proper eirdromes in Alaska is realized by this office, and when sufficient funds are available necessary studies will be made of the entire project from strategical point of view to see what is desired in Alaska in the way of Army airdromes to meet the war plans of the Government.
 Thank you very much for your letter and your interest in National Defense"
 Regarding establishment of Navy air bases, Secretary of the Navy Adams courteously acknowledged re- ceipt of the communication from the Territorial Chamber, and promis- ed the matter would receive atten- tion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
VISITOR GIVEN FRONTIER
 THRILL AT NENANA DANCE

Learning from the newspapers that Mrs. Anthony Riddle, New York society woman was en route to the frozen North" in quest or adventure and that she would be In Eenana in time for the New Years s eve ball, the committee i'll charge made plans to enact a bit of font1er drama for her benefit reports the Anchorage Times The services or Airman w. J. Barrows were enlist ed as the "victim;" Slim Johnson was prevailed upon to assume the role of the jealous husband, ana Theo. Rodigkeit consented to act as peacemaker.
 Unsuspecting the nature of the plans for her welcome, Mrs. Bloule arrived at the dance escorted Dy Mike Cooney, who will be her gulde on her Alaska expedition. AS means of precaution against d stampede, all except Mrs. Riddle were warned to be on the Lookout for a little unusual excitement. AT ter the distinguished visitor nau been introduced to the commuhlIy' Master of Ceremonies Charles gave the signal to the orchestra to play d waltz and the dance was on.
 Later in the evening, while Mrs' Riddle was dancing with MT Coonev two men were heard quar- relling violently. Rody hurrleoly nusbed his way through the crowu in what seemed like a serious anu d datermined effort to separate the combatants and restore order' pu' bis efforts were without avail ouu- denly a gun flashed and two sno.o ,ang ont. and Joe Barrows sahk Io the floor with a remarkably reaiis .s tic slump. for all the world as IL
 bo had been mortally wounded.
 The orchestra faltered Ill i's stride. nervous women screalneu ond for an instant it seemed that the dance was about to break up Ill a panic; but Floor Manager "lisoh' with stantorian in voice, commanu- ed the musicians to continue pia' ing. The "corpse" was hastiiy re- moved and the dance flowed on. Mrs. Riddle afterwards admitted that she was mighty nervous, put she explained that before coming to Alaska she had made up her mlnd not to show any cowardice under any situation in which she might find herself in her travels through the north. She did not stop danc- gell friends of the marriage or MISS enacted but her partner said she was holding him rather tightly un- til the air cleared of smoke ana
 mystery.
 Three prominent citizens of Nena- na. who evidently had not heard the general warning, breezed out the back door when the shooting | began. leaving their wives to face the music unprotected.
 It was matter of regret that Joe
 Barrows had to be shot, for he was :! the prize endurance dancer at the
 party.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
WRANGELL NURSE
 MARRIES IN MARYLAND

Word has been received by Wran- ing while the little drama was being Irene Gleaton at Hagerstown, Mary land, on Christmas Eve to Eugene T. O'Brien. After a two-week's honeymoon spent at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York, the newlyweds took up residence at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
 Miss Gleaton, whose home is in Tampa, Florida, was appointed by Bishop Rowe as one of the nurses in the Wrangell General Hospital not long after it's construction. Her husband is a salesman for the Selby Salesbook Go.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
LYNCH BROTHERS AWARDED
 COAL DRILLING CONTRACT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-The Lynch brothers, veteran Alaska drillers, last night were awarded a contract for anthracite core drilling in the anthracite ridge area of the Mat anuska coal fields in connection with the governments efforts to develop new tonnage for the Alaska railroad.
 The contractors are expected to freight in 40 tons of equipment and supplies IS miles from Chickaloon. Hauling is expected to begin about the end of next month.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
EDDIE STINS0N LOSES LIFE
 WHEN PLANE HITS FLAG POLE

CHICAGO.-Eddie Stinson, who had the distinction of being in the air longer than any other man in the history of aviation died Mon day night from injuries received when his huge Stinson Detroiter plane fell to earth at Jackson Park. It is said that motor trouble develop dand he struck a flag pole while attempting a landing.
 Stinosn had more than 14,O0O hours in the air to his credit, flying near million and half miles. This was his first injury in 20 years of flying.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

NEW YORK.-Former Governor Alfred E. Smith, one of the most severe critics of prohibition amend ment, believes that it is here to stay. Last night he told the Hotel Association meeting that repeal is impossible, but another amend ment can be added which will provide that any state may, with approval, take control of such matters itself.''
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
VICTORIA

The Alaska Steamship Company's liner Victoria was in port south bound Sunday afternoon. Passengers leaving Wrangell were as follows: To Ketchikan-A. B. Anderson, MT. and Mrs. R. R. Began, H. D. Camp bell, Fred Edmonds. To Seattle Mrs. Clyde Shelton, Bobby, Dorothy and Eugene Shelton. Damon Peder- sen, MT. and Mrs. H. F. Bland.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
RED CROSS

The regular meeting of the Red Cross will be held Monday evening, February 1, in the library in the City Hall building at o'clock.
 RUSSELL F. PEDERSON
 Secretary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
FOXES HIJACKED

Pete Behrs, is in from his fox ranch near South Keku Straits and reports that he had fine increase in foxes this year but that he did not get any benefit from them. He believes that others have been bene- fitting therefrom. Tough business to raise foxes, pay the bill and then have pirates come along and hijack the animals.--Pet Alaskan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
MOVE CITY OFFICES

City offices were moved last Mon day into the remodeled grade school building which will henceforth be known as the City Hall. Rooms for the city clerk and the library are the only ones completed at this time, although it is expected that before long the entire building will be in use for civic purposes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
CHEWING GUM MAGNATE
 PASSES AWAY AT PHOENIX

PHOENIX, Arizona.-Wm. Wrig- ley jr., owner of the Chicago Cubs, and internationally known finan- cier, died of acute indigestion at his winter home Monday morning. Wrigley, who was 75 year old, made a fortunate in chewing gum production and promotion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
REWARD OFFERED

$25.0O Reward will be paid to any person giving information lead ing to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons found tamper- ing with any Fire Apparatus in the town of Wrangell.
 TOWN COUNCIL.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
ADMIRAL EVANS

The following passengers left Wrangell on the Admiral Evans this morning for ports north: To Juneau-N. Lester Troast, MT. and Mrs .Wm. Klaich and child; To Sitka-Mr. and Mrs. H. Redman, W. H. McKenny.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
NORTHLAND

The following passengers left Wrangell last night on the North land: To Petersburg-J. Gucker, H. B. Carbray; To Juneau-J. s. Jeff fries, J. P. Morgan, Mrs. Queenie King.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
Grade Children
 Prepare Minuet

A committee from the A. N. B. brought word to the Washington Bicentennial committee that their band will be glad to cooperate in the program to be given February 22nd in the Coliseum and will furnish numbers as requested at the meeting held January 21. It is probable that they will play some numbers outside the theater before the program opens, also, further information concerning all their numbers to be given later
 The bandsmen are being round- ed up and practice will begin soon. MT. Corser offered the use of St. Philips gyr for the practicing and this offer will no doubt be ac- cepted.
 Colonial Costumes
 At school, the program is pro gressing nicely. Miss Eide is direct ing the steps of a tsately minuet with Miss Hagerty at the piano, and the costumes are being planned by Mrs. McDade and Miss Aitkin. Two costumes were on exhibition Wednesday afternoon when an in- formal tea was given mothers of the dancers and the intricacies of Colonial attire were fully discussed. Costumes are agitating those in charge of the high school part in the program also, but it is safe to say that with splendid cooperation on the part of the entire community, the program will be of credit to all.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

It is said that there is crime slump in Chicago and this is one kind of slump we can all be in favor of. 4#F
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

The same fellow who, back in 1929, said that U s. Steel would go to 400 is now just as sure that it will go to 1.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

FOR RENT-Well furnished cabin
 Suitable for one or two men. In-
 Quiye Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

FOR SALE CHEAP - Breakfast
 nook set Inquire Radio Station.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

James Connors of Juneau, na- tional committeeman, was request ed to declare his candidacy for re- election.
 As delegates to the national con vention, the territorial session rec commended John w. Troy of Juneau, William Kirk of Juneau, A. A. Shonbeck of Anchorage, Harry F. Morton of Anchorage. John Powers of Eagle and T. H. Deal of Fair banks.
 Both ziegler and Grigsby an- nounced their candidates for the Democratic nomination for delegate in Ketchikan many weeks ago. It is understood that each of them was opposed to any endorsement by district or territorial conventions, and neither sought such action.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

Lee Considine is in town this week from the Stikine flats where he has located homestead on the old Parrott place.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

Fourteen tables were in play Fri day night at the third of the series of card parties given by the Aux Hilary Prizes for high scores were won by Miss Nellie Hagerty and Ernest Anderson and for low score by James D. Nolan and Mrs. Harry Nettleton. The committee in charge of the affair was composed of Mrs. T. J. Case, Mrs. H. D. Campbell, Miss Etolin Coulter and Mrs. c. P. MacCreary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29
Local Items

John Mckenzie, brother of Mrs. A. B. Anderson, returned on the Princess Mary Thursday morning from visit to his home in Van couver, B. c.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

Mr and Mrs. L. B. Chisholm are moving tomorrow into their new Reid street home, a most attractive two-story, five room house, modern in heating and plumbing and com manding an excellent view of the bay.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

U. S. Deputy Marshal Campbell returned on the Northland from Ketchikan where he has been at tending district court sessions.
 Frank Reed returned on the Northland last night from Ketchi- kan where he was witness before the grand jury in the Frederick Edmonds case.
 Sam Roman returned on the Northland from Ketchikan where he has been attending district court.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

Word was received in Wrangell this week from Fairbanks that the guessing contest on the breakup of the Tanana river ice at Nenana will be held thiA year as usual, al- though it will be open to Alaskans only. A heavy fall of snow has been reported at the scene.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-01-29

H. V. Callow, resident agent of the Standard Oil Company of Cali fornia, returned last night from Ketchikan where he was witness before the grand jury. Mrs. Callow, who accompanied him, will remain for weeks visit with Ketchikan friends.