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The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
PASSENGER LISTS

The following persons took pas sage from Wrangell this week:
 North Sea--To Seattle: Juanita Rinehart, Helmer Mallard, M. Kill dall.
 Victoria-To Juneau; pr. T. J. Pyle, Mrs. Nell Floyd, Frank H. Agoff, Ruth Williams.
 Northland-To Petersburg: Mrs. Frank Tagakuchi.
 Alaska-To Seattle: Mrs. Park Stump, Joe Johnson, Margaret Nc Cormack, Helen Gorton, Helen Hunter Mrs. F. s. Barnes, Mrs. A. w. Prussi, D. D. Churchill, David M. Hume To Ketchikan-Eddie Fawcett.
 Princess Norah-To Seattle: Mrs. A. R. Brueger, Mrs. Harold Thomas, Mrs. M. Murphy, Mrs. w. Peterson, Mrs Esther Rapp.~
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
Wallace SinClai Weeds
 San Francisco Girl

Wallace Sinclair, eldest son of MT gell, was united in marriage to Miss Anita Kahn of San Francisco, on De- cember 12. The brides parents, Mir. Sinclairs mother and sister and a few close friends were present at the wedding which took place in Lutheran church rectory in San Francisco after which a wedding dinner was served in the Palace Hotel.
 The bride is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Herman Kahn of San Fran cisc6. Since ner graduation from high school she has held a secreta- rial position in the City Hall.
 The groom was born in Wrangell but has lived in San Francisco for a number of years. For the past six years he has been engineer during the cannery season on one of the Alaska Packers Association boats at Kodiak. He spends his winter in overhauling the diesel engines Of the A. P. A. fleet.
 The wedding date had been ten- tatively set for a few weeks earlier but when the bride-to-be learned that the twelfth of December would be the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of MT Sinciair's parents. she decided on that date for her twn wedding.
 Following the wedding dinner the party saw Mrs. Donald Sinclair and Miss Edna Sinclair aboard their train enroute to Wrangell. The newlyweds have gone to housekeep- ing in their own home, a duplex apartment not far from Fleischack- CT Park in San Francisco, where they are receiving the congratula- tions of their friends including MT. Sinclair's home town friends who wish for him and his charming bride many years of happiness together.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
Demos Want TrOIIerS
 Herring uppIy Saved

The Democratic Divisional con Yention in session last week al Wrangell passed a resolution pro testing against the seining of her ring in recognized trolling areas.
 The resolution was worded as follows:
 Whereas, hand-trolling is one of the major sources of revenue for resident Alaska fishermen, and
 Whereas, the taking of herring in certain waters of Southeast AL aska has handicapped their opera tions; now, therefore;
 Be it Resolved, That the Demo- cratic party of the First Division of Alaska, in convention assembled in Wrangell, Alaska, on this, the 11th day of December, 1885, do hereby protest against the seining of her ring in Larch Bay, Myers Chuck, Steamer Bay, Wrangell Harbor and other recognized trolling grounds
 Be 1t further resolved: That cop ies of this resolution be sent to Frank T. Bell, United States Com, missioner of Fisheries, and the Hon orab1e Anthony J. Dimond, Dele gate from Alaska to Congress. and the Chairman of the House eommit- tee on Merchant Marine and Fish cries and the Senate Committee
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
G M BIDWELL ELECTED PRESIDENT
 NEWLY ORGANIZED TOWNSEND CLUB

the extent of being able 10 live comfortably without depending on further earning The plan provides for monthly pension of S20O per month for all persons over 60 who will agree to retire from all gaiuful empl, yment, thns giving opportunity foT younger persons to secure employment in their steal. The entire s2O0 is to be spent within 30 days.
 Sponsors of the Townsend Plan assert that this revolving pension system will not only care for those who are, in many instances. unable 10 care for themselves, but will .d- so increase the purchasing power of che country to such an extent that a revival of business and in- dustry must result.
 In order to finance the plan. it is proposed that a transactions tax of 9 percent be levied 10 provide the one and one-half billion dollars per month necessary for the pay mont of the pension. Ali citizens of the United States, either native or naturalized, who are 60 years old or over, and who have lived lives free from haDituai erilinal- ity, are to be eligible for the pens sion under the plan.
 Another meeting of the Wrangell Townsend Club has been set for the first Sunday in Jannery, when future plans will be discussed and regular officers elected for the yeIr 1886. The meeting will be held in ANB Hall in "the afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
Holiday Messages Are
 Given Special Rates

Special holiday greeting rates of only 35 cents on telegraphtc mes messages from Seattle to any point in the United States, wherein is To- cated a Western Union or PosteI Telegraph office, are now available.
 Messages may contain fifteen words. They will be delivered not earlier than the day following the date of filing If the date delivery is not specified the messages will be delivered on Christmas or New Years Day, as the case may be.
 No reduction is made in the charge from Alaskan points to Se- attle. A 15-word message, there fore, from Wrangell will cost $1.42 to any point in the United States, while 10-word night letter will cost $1.20.
 It is stipulated that the messages must be confind to holiday greet ngs and salutations
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 Arnold Krone

The Fourth Sunday in Advent
 10:30 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon from the Epistle for the Day: Rejoice in the Lord"
 11:30 a. m. Church School and Confirmation Class.
 7:30 D. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon from the Collect for the Day: "The Power of Our Lord"
 Christmas Services
 Tuesday at 7:O0 p. m. the Chi!- dren's Christmas Tree Service ir charge of the Church School with all parents welcome.
 Tuesday at 11:3O D. m. Midnight Service with Ante-Communion and Sermon: Gods Gift to Us."
 Wednesday at 10:30 a. m. Morn ing Prayer and Sermon with music in charge of Wrangell Institute.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
NEW SERVICE
 STARTS FOR TELEGRAPHCO.

A recent service inaugurated bs- tween the U. s. Signal Corps and the Dominion Telegraph. gives con- tact with Telegraph Creek, B. C., direct from Wrangell at a very con- siderable saving in time and ex- pense.
 Messages which formerly cost $40 are now transmitted by in stantaneous communication fer $1.05. Relaying messages to Tele- graph Creek through thirteen sta tioEs is now thing of the past.
 A message tracer was sent out from Wrangell last year. It went to Ketchikan, thence to Prince Ru- pert and was relayed through nine additional offices before it was re- ceiyed at Telegraph Creek. The AL aska Telegraph system had the trac- CT four minutes and the Dominion Telegraph for five and one-half hours.
 The Wrangell Signal Corps sta tion now works two schedules with Telegraph Creek daily, but it is probable that as the summer pro- gresses equipment will be provided for both offices for hourly or bi- hourly service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

About 75 persons attended q meeting in ANB Hall last Sunday afternoon for the purpose of list ening to speakers who sponsored q Townsend Club in Wr'ngclL Tne call for a meeting was issued by George Bidwel, who was the principal speaker. More than 100 members have either signed the rolls or have declared their inten- tion of joining the movement, | was learned this week
 The Townsend Plan of Old Age Revolving Pensions is incorporated under the state laws of California as a non-profit organization. and funds to carry on the work are obtained from the sale of literature and from Club quotas. The Club quota is based on $1O.00 per lO0 members per month. Thus the member, after paying his initiation fee of 25 cents is required to pay 10 cents per month thereafter Charters are granted when a club has a membership of 100 or more.
 The meeting of the Wrangell Townsend Clul WIS called to order by MT. Bidwell, who was immedi- ately chosen as temporary chair man of the organization, with William Lawrence, yice-president. Mrs. Maggie Cramer. secretary, and Jack Spath treasurer.
 Provisions of Plan
 Insurance statistics, the sponsors of the Townsend Plan assert, show that only eight percent of all per sons, upon reaching the age of 60, have achieved financial success to
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Russell F. Pederson, Pastor

Sunday services: 1O:3O a. m, Morning Worship; "A Saviour is Born"
 12 noon Bible School: Christmas Lesson. Study Matthew 2:1-12.
 7:30 D. m. Evening Worship: Spe cial Musical Program, the Christ mas song festival usually given tha Sunday evening before Christmas
 Tuesday, Christmas Eve. 7;30 D. m. Christmas Tree and program.
 Wednesday, 10:30 a. m., Christ mas Day Worship, followed by q Fellowship period around the fire place.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
WRANGELL ELKs NEWS NOTES
(Bv Publicity chairmanD

' Dy E-uLllEALy 1udlFuldHJ
 The Wrangell B. P. o. Elks had many distinguished visiting Elks at their regular Wednesday evening meeting of December II, including J. J. Connors ST, U. S. Collector of Customs for the Territory of Alas ka, James J. Connors jr., manager of the Connors Motor Co. of Juneau, Wm. T, Mahoney, U. S. Marshal for the First Division, Wilfred Stump, U. S. District Attorney for the First Division M. E. Monagle. Exalted Ruler of Juneau Lodge APO, a part ner of the law firm of Robertson and Monagle, Frank Boyle, Terri torial Auditor, J. E. Pegues, head of the Federal Housing administra- tion for the Territory, Al Lund- strom, A. R. Anderson, Juneau florist
 Each of the visitors compliment ed the Wrangell Lodge on their fine quarters and their initiatiy e and courage in securing a lodge for Wrangell; also upon their work in agitating for a Children's Home for needy and neglected children of this section. Children are one of Elkdoms most serious lodge activ- ities.
 M. E. Monagle thanked the lodge for allowing him to preside at the funeral of John C.. Grant who was a life m9mher of Juneau lodge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
Provisions of Plan
SANTA CLAUS LEAVES TREATS FOR CHILDREN

The Victoria, of the Alaska Steam ship Company, Santa Claus equip ped for this trip and gay wita Christmas decorations, arrived in port Monday shortly before mid night, too late for the greater part of Wrangell youngsters to respond to the company's invitation to meet the boat, and receive Santa's gifts.
 Bountiful treats, including about 25O toys and candy. nuts and fruit in abundance, were left for the children, however, at the Me Cormack Dock Company office where they were distributed after school the following day. The school faculty ladies were remem- bered with pound boxes of choice candies.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
ENGsTR0M AND COOP ONLY
 FISH BUYERS ON DOCK

L. Engstrom, buyer for the Se- bastian-Stuart Fish Company. dur ing the past three weeks has pur- chased 13.26S lbs. irolled salmon for which he paid 21-10-S cents per pound. Of this amount he has shipped 9 tierces mildcured kings to his company in Seattle.
 The Coop during this time has bought 4,OOO lbs. trolled salmon which it is holding in tierees on the dock awaiting instructions for shipment.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
SANTA WILL GREET WRANGELL CHILDREN ON NORTHLAND MON,

The Northland, Christmas ship for the Northland Transportation Company. arrived in port at 1 o'clock this morning, too late 10 carry out it's plans for Wrangell youngsters.
 The Mccormack Dock Company was notified that the Northland will be in port southbound Monday afternoon, at which time Santa Claus will put on the Christmas program intended for the north bound trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-A nation al, high pressure radio campaign of propaganda to force this country into foreign policy of information alism was agreed upon at a secret meeting of the National Peace con- ference, just concluded, the New York American learned exclusively, today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

Miss Juanita Rinehart left on the North Sea for Seattle Sunday. She will spend the next three months with her sister, Miss Myrtle Rine- hart, at Milwaukie, Oregon while she completes some special study after which she will enter the nurses training school of the Good Samaritan hospital in Portland
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
FranCO-BritiSh Peace
 Proposal Abandoned

GENEVA. Dec. 2O.-Tne League council has abandoned the Hoare- Laval peace proposal and delegated further action to the Committee of thirteen meeting in January. Fol lowing the peace plan collapse, the Italian bonds slumped heavily in the New York market.
 LONDON, Dec. 2O.-Prime Min ister Baldwin admitted today in the House of Commons he had made an error in accepting the now lifeless Franco British plan for ending the Italo-Ethiopian war and promised Parliament that such a position shall not be possible again" Ml
 Geneva, Dec. 20.-A sharp denial that he intends to resign and an equally emphatic defense of his foreign policy has been made by Premier Laval of France, co-framer with former British Foreign Sec retary Sir Samuel Hoare of the Italo- Ethiopian peace plan which has been scrapped both here and at London.
 PARIS, Dee. 20.-Almost simul- taneously with Foreign Secretary Hoares resignation in London, Ex- Premier Edward Herriott resigned his post in LavaIs cabinet. Public bewilderment was immediately re. flected on the Bourse.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
SENTINEL IN ERROR; IT WAS
 HARRY, NOT WALTER COULTER

Through an error the Sentinel last week gave the name of Walter Coulter, instead of Harry Coulter, as having been elected to the Terri torial Democratic convention to be held in Seward next month.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
Local Items .

Capt. and Mrs. Hill Harrington wish to extend Seasons Greetings to all Wrangell friends" stated a radiogram message to the Sentinel today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
CATHOLIC CHURCH
December 22 The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday of Advent
 7:3O a. m. Communion Mass. 10 a. m. Parish Mass. Benediction Tuesday: Vigil of Chris 8 mas; Fast and abstinence.
 Wednesday: The Nativity of our Lord. Masses will be said at 7:30. s, and 10:3O. Benedietion after the last mass.
 Thursday: St. Stephen, First Martyr.
 Friday: St. John. Apostle and Evangelist.
 Saturday; The Holy Innocents, Martyrs.
 On those days Mass will be said at s a. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

WASHINTON, Dec. 2O.-Secre- tary Morgenthau reiterated once again today that the treasury still is buying silver, but refused to say where.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

MANILA, Dec. 2 0.-Tropical typhoon has twice delayed the re- turn of the Philippine Clipper to the United States Her take-off, scheduled for yesterday and once postponed twenty-four hours, was today set for noon
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
At the Churches
THE SALVATION ARMY

Brigadier and Mrs W. J. Carruthers Special Christmas services on Sunday at 10:3O in the morning and at 7:30 in the evening.
 Sunday School at 2;30 D. m.
 Tuesday service at p. m,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

Mrs. P. L. Stump left on the Alaska today enroute to California for a visit with her mother. She is stop ling off at Ketchikan to spend Christmas with her sons and daugh- ter-in-law, Ernest Bailey and MT and Mrs. Wilfred Stump.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Sen- ator BoFah has informed the Wis consin state senators that he is willing to permit Wisconsin to elect a Borah delegation to the Republi- can convention.
 Meanwhile, eastern Republicans, disliking Roosevelt more than Borah, announced that Borah would he one of the strongest possible candidates, and that they may sup port him despite his currency ex- pansion views, on the grounds that he will heavily reduce Roosevelt's FaTm-Labor following.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 20.-Irving Fisher said the United States could multiply the Federal debt three and one-half times without reach ERgland's tax burdens.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

January 8th will inaugurate the second half of the winter series of Ladies night. It will be known as "Pinochle Night" due to the grow ing interest in pinochle evidenced by the ladies. Card playing, how ever, will not be limited to pinochle, as whist, rummy, "pan" and bridge will be played also. The members are also much interested in reviv- ing the grand old game of solo, which is becoming lost art. All Elks and ladies and friends are urged to attend.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

PARIS, Dec. 2N.-France inform ed Britain today that she has all ready taken necessary military pre- cautions in the face of possible Italian attacks. Diplomatic circles said Turkey, Greece and Yugoslavia have indicated their willingness to take military and naval precau- tions against any attack over sane tions. It is said that these three powers have asked Britain to in- quire of other Mediterranean powers the laLtcrs attitude.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

New Years night, after the reg ular meeting social will be held, details of which are now being worked out by the committee con- sisting of the trustees
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20
NEWS FROM
 ALL OVER
 THE WORLD

BERLIN, Dec. 2O--ucrman leaders express fear for the international situation, considering only resolute action can save it, with the result ant reaction greater than the prud- ent opponents of the Hoare-Laval plan would wish.
 ROME, Dec. 20.-Official spokes men make no comment regarding the repuiation by the British Parlia- ment of Foreign Secretary Hoare's peace proposal, but efforts are be- ing made to explain that MussOlini's Pontinia speech was not related to peace proposals, and that while he will not jettison the proposals, he maintained that he is dealing with France and Britain, not with the League of Nations.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-A re- vision of the tax provisions of the Townsend two hundred dollars a month old age pension plan was in prospect today as an aftermath of recent conferences here between LIT. T. .. lOh uoGllu anu LII AbSi e%A labor leaders. Congressional lead CTS assailed parts of the plan as wholly impracticable" but con, centrated their criticism on the two percent transactions tax, which the doctor predicts would raise $1,60O,- 100000 monthly for pension fund.
 HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 20.--Thelma Todd's friends said goodbye to her today. It was a vast outpouring of grief, in which every walk of life participated from screen notables to shop girls. It was estimated that more than twelve thousand persons passed by the bier of the blonde a public mortuary.
 screen actress as she lay in state Ill
 LONDON, Dec. 20.-France and 1 several other countries have given satisfactory assurance that they were prepared to cooperate immedl- ately in the event of an Italian at tack on Britain, it was learned to- day. Political observers are of the opinion that Baldwin's position is still somewhat shaky, although the air was partially cleared by the House of Commons debate.
 HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 20.-Despite the fact that police today practical ly eliminated as an evident mis- take" the story told by Jewel Carmen. beautiful estanged wife ol G1a o Thelma Todd. in an automobile with a strange man, late Sunday i night, Miss Carmen did admit the | possibility of error in her identi- l fication "because I didn't get full, | front face view of the girl
 GENEVA, Dec. O.-Internation- al circles today suggested that the League council consider the feas-. ibility of requesting League mem- bers to contribute armed forces to protect the covenant and assure i Britain she is not acting alone in the Mediterranean. Premier Titu- lescu demanded strict observance of the covenant, and approved the Councils action in disregarding the Franco Britain peace proposal.
 ADDS ABABA, Dec. 20-Mediev- | al pomp will be displayed by En- Lcror Halle Selassie when he starts on his long -heralded journey to the northern front, which has been postponed for the time being owing to pending diplomatic conyersa- lions. Two Arab thoroughbrsds with saddles worked in pure gold will be ridden alternately by the Emperor, whose suite will include the Crown Prince. Extensive measures are being taken to ensure the Emrerors safety,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

On New Years Eve will be held the annual Hi links and a door prize will be awarded.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

Mrs. F. S. Barnes left today to spend Christmas in Portland at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. O. Hummer, where she will be joined by her daughters, Dorisanne, Portland high school student, and Betty, a student at Oregon State College.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

A lunch of coffee and sandwiches, buffet style was served after the lodge session.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

Mrs. Donald Sinclair and Miss Edna Sinclair returned to Wran- gell Monday night on the Victoria from a two and one-half months trip to Pacific coast points The greater part of their time was spent in San Francisco in order to be near Wallace Sinclair and to ob- tain medical treatment for Mrs. Sinclair, who has returned home very much improved in health.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

MT. and Mrs. Ward McAlister are the parents of boy born on Decem- Der II in a Seattle hospital. Mrs. McAlister Barbara Bell Lemieux) passed through Wrangell last sum mer on her way south for medical treatment. She has been seriously ill for some time, but is reported to be making a good recovery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

Miss Margaret Mccormack took passage on the Alaska today for her home in Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-20

BERLIN, Dec. 20--uorman leaders express fear for the international situation, considering only resolute action can save it, with the result ant reaction greater than the prud ent opponents of the Hoare-Laval plan would wish.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-09-05
EUery Member of
Relief Must Register
About ESQ in This County Who Have
Been Certified Have Not
Yet Registered

J. B. Hash, head of the district
WPA office in North Wilkesboro,
and Charles Smithey, district projects
supervisor, were both in the Jeffer-
sons the first of the week and ex-
pressed their belief that the Works
Progress Administration in this Sec
ton would be under way within a
short time.
According to these head officials,
ell persons eligible for work must be
certified at the local relief office and
as soon as they are certified they
must register with the employment
office in Jefferson. All members of
each family who are able to work
must register, after being certified.
Those in the family who register are
given rating according to their
ability to work and as near as posi-
BILE those who are rated first as most
able to work will be called first, but
no family will be considered unless
all have registered who have been
certified.
All persons now on relief are ex-
pected to be taken off by Nov. 1. All
who have not registered by the time
relief is discontinued will be dropped
from the relief lists and from the
work lists also.
Cards have been sent all those GER
titled in this county but there are
still $50 names in the Jefferson office
who have not registered for work but |
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-09-05
Glendale School Opens
with Good Attendance

The public School at Glendale
Springs opened September End, with
an attendance of rs. Mr.. Robert
Woodie, teacher in the first room had
26 pupils. Mrs. Sheets had % in the
second room, and Mr.. E. D. Whitley,
the principal, had 81 in the highest
grades.
Nine parents were present for the
opening exercises. Talks were given
by the Rev. Mr.. Handy and the Rev.
Mr.. Villas Minton, of the Baptist
church, and Miss Basom, of the Epis-
copal Mission House. Mr.. Whitley
gave an inspiring talk to the children
before assigning them to their vari-
Gus rooms. Every evidence of a prom
Use for good school year was shown
by both faculty and children.
The library at the mission house
will be opened by Wednesday.