The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-11-23

Over two hundred of the ques- tionnaires which were mailed out last week to taxpayers and regis tered voters within the city limits, in an effort of the town council to find the sentiment of the com munity on the question of liquor sale and control, have been re- turned to the city clerks office.
 The questionnaire stated that signatures were not necessary, as the council believed that people would express themselves more freely if not required to sign their names. Mayor Kirtland stated to- day that he is very pleased with the prompt response of the com munity. The returns show careful thought and they will be given as careful consideration by the coun- cil.
 Space was left at the bottom of the questions, for suggestions and remarks to be written. Not all availed themselves of the oppor- tunity of expressing their senti- ments further than shown on the questionnaire, but the following suggestions cover about half of those received and are typical of the tone of the other half
 Enforce the laws. Are all Natives liars?
 Think the regulation regarding the seating of patrons while drink ing should be more rigidly en- forced. Don't think the trouble is in the system but the lack of en- forcement of same. Should try en- forcing the system - regulations and ordinances we have before making more.
 The Territory should run it all, think. Let the Territory have it all to say and do.
 If you enforce the laws you have made I think you would do better than making new ones and having no enforcement. I do not think minors should be allowed in beer parlors.
 Too many laws now and no en- forcement. Minors buy booze in Wrangell, a fact well known by city officials, so why the having of 1ox 1dt lot of IT1T. + in my estimation.
 Suggest two beer parlors with high license. All open to view. Would like no treating.
 Selling beer in closed packages as hard liquor is sold might be a solution of the beer parlor hui sance. It would do away with treating which gradually leads to intoxication. That intoxicated per- sons are able to buy and that min ors can buy despite laws is evil dent.
 Favor two beer parlors, high li- cense and with no treating. All open to view.
 believe that beer parlors and private liquor stores should be abolished. That liquor and bottled beer should be sold in a Territorial liquor store operated on a profit sharing basis with the town. The manager in charge to be a man or woman of unquestioned integ rity and given a salary large enough not to be tempted to sell illegally.
 If private beer parlors are not abolished minors should be pro- hibited from entering the doors under any circumstances. Beer should not be sold from bars, or in darkened rooms, but from tables in one room facing the street. Wo- men should not be allowed in the same drinking places as men but should be served separately.
 I am in favor of liquor being sold under the present system the same as the State of Washington and the law to be properly en- forced as to selling beer to any person already under the influence , of liquor.
 am very glad to make this 0uestiOnnaire of ljOuor To have one liquor store and beer parlor
 
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