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The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
DR. SONIA CHEIFETz PRAISES
 WRANGELL HEALTH CENTER

The Wrangell Health Center re- ceiyed hearty appreciation from Dr. Sonia Cheifetz, acting Maternal and Child Health director of the Territorial Department of Health, who will be in Wrangell until next Monday.
 Having covered Southeastern AL aska during the current year and also having had five years of ex- perience in numerous Health Gen. ters in the states. Dr. Cheifetz states that the Wrangell center surpasses many and would do honor to any community
 Dr. Cheifetz is spending this week in Wrangell examining preschool children and yaccinating h m against smallpox. The examinations are being conducted at the Health Center with Miss Armene J. Stinger Territorial Public Health nurse as- sisting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
Cool Courage Shown
 Brown Bear Attack

In all his years of WOodcraft as a member of hunting parties, and as guide for big game hunters, George Nelson, states the Seward Gateway has never witnessed such exhibition of cool courage and unruffled nerve as shown by 16-year-old Nick Lean, in his encounter with a big brown bear on May 27 while climbing a steep slope at Upper Russian Lake.
 Ahead of them was a sloping mea- dow, and from the depression in the center of shis, 50 feet distant, leap- ed the bear, charging as it leaped. Nelson led his young companion by l5 feet They both opened fire, but the bear, wounded, hurled toward them, cleared Nelson who threw himself to the ground, his gun mis- firing at a distance of six or eight feet.
 Landing a few feet from the boy, the bear swung toward him, seized him by the left shoulder and arm, the only thing apparently which saved him from being mangled was the intervening pack saddle and GneI fact that he was knocked down byl a swaying alder before the bearI reached him with a swipe of a huge paw.
 With both bear and boy on the ground Nelson reloaded and care fully placed a bullet in the center of the bears back. Thereupon Nick rolled out from under the beast, calmly picked up his rifle and with out rising put two more bullets into the bear.
 With bear bite about two inches deep in the fleshy part of his arm and another slightly less in his shoulder, Nick said he wasn't hurt much and remarked that he would-I mt mind having the performance re- peated-proYided he could escape asl little unscathed and could get the bear.
 Reaching home Nick and Nelson sat about the house for a time talk ing of various matters before break ing the news gently to Mrs. Charles Lean, the lads mother. He was fixed up at the Seward eneral Hospital and it won't be long now until he 'sI good as new, ready for any brown bear which might have craving for white meat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
CORD0vA KING SALMON PACK
 WAS FAILURE THIS SEASON

Oscar Bergseth, general superin- tendent of salmon canneries operated by the New England Fish company, said at Ketchikan recently that tn king salmon pack at Cordova this season is a failure.
 Bad weather kept most of the fishermen from fishing on the Cop per river flats since the season op- ened May IT," he said. "Consequent- ly, very small pack of king sal mon, about the same as last year, was put up at the New England cannery there."
 He explained that about the only major change in the company's can neries in Southeastern Alaska this year is the transfer of the half-pound line from the Chatham strait can nery to the plant in Ketchikan. This gives the local cannery two one pound and one half-pound lines.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
Government Sends 12
 Paint Alaska Scenes

On the first project Of it's kind ever undertaken by the federal gov ornment to publicize Alaska, twelve artists arrived this week in Ketehi- kan to spend six months reprodue- ing scenes of the Territory, accord ing to the Chronicle.
 Virtually every possible method of depicting landscapes and industries of Alaska will be employed by the men. They will use oil, water col ors, pencils, wax crayons, pens, wood engraving, monotypes and gouache 10 depict the features here.
 They arrived in Ketchikan on the North Sea with full equipment for the work. Each man had several Dags as the party moved up town in search of quarters. They will be in Ketchikan about a month they sad, and they expect to spend a to- tai of six months in the Territory
 The men explained that at the present time there is no other simil- ar group of artists working for the federal government on a project ol this kind.
 Authorized by the department Of the interior, the paintings and sket- cnes contributed by the men on this expedition will be circul a ted the nation.
 The pictures will enter school rooms, will probably be used to lll- ustraJe lectures ana will be hung III prominent places in many public Many Of the paintings and skelcnes undoubtedly will be used on the walls of the new department of interior building in Washington, D.. C. Murals on the walls or this strue- Lure may all be reproduced from the 
 All the men who arrived are pro, lesslonal artists and are residents, Jl New ork City, Woodstock, N. I ,, Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis Iney reported that their paintings sketches and carvings have been. shown in leading galleries through out the nation. Some are now bel Ing shown n Seattle.
 AntonIo Mattel Is superintendent, of the party. Other members areI t erd1nand LoPmto, Karl Fortess, Austn Meeklln, Roland Mousseau,l arthur kerrick, M. Pollock, Jonni F.. Valley, Edward Johnson, Carl oaxhild, Prescott Jones and Vernon smith.
 Mrs. Mecklen, Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Mnalley are accompanyingI their husbands on the trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
FLAGSHIP PRINCE ROBERT TO
 OPEN c. N. R. ALASKA SEASON

Announcements by Thomas Lou den, c. N. S. S. marine superinten- dent at Vancouver, B. C., include the appointment of Captain H. E. Ned den as commander of the flagship SS Prince Robert, when she opens the Alaskan season June 5th with an 11-day cruise to Skagway, by way of Gardner Canal and Sitka.
 Captain Neil McLen will take ov- CT the Prince Rupert, and Captain E. Mabbs, the Prince George. The skipper of the Prince Charles will be Captain James Watt, while the Prince John is placed in charge ol H. G. Coles, formerly chief officer of the Prince Robert.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
Edward MOrke WedS
 Mrs. Fife BrOwnSOn

Mrs. Ef1ie May BrOwnsOn became the bride of MT. Edward L. Morke in a wedding ceremony performed in the presence of immediate relatives and close friends on Thursday after noon, June 10, at the Drift Inn ap- artments of Mrs. Bertha Christen- sen. Large bowls of white and laven- der lilac blossoms and pink honey suckle decorated the rooms,
 The bridal couple were attended by Miss Jean Grant and MT, Charles Early. Arnold Krone, In charge Of services at St, Philips read the Ep- iscopal wedding service and the pro- nouncement of marriage was made by Judge Richard Suratt,
 The bride was lovely in a gown of pale pink silk organdy beautifully fashioned pn Princess lines and with large bluish-orchid and white silk flower with matching velvet bands as It's only decoration.
 The bridesmaids gown was of em- broidered net in dull blue that was particularly effective with her blond eoloring.
 Mrs. May McClain, mother of the bride, wore rose crepe, Mrs. Chris jensen, orchid silk lace. Mrs. Krah sister of the bridegroom, wore black crepe, and Mrs. Shonwald, his niece was in blue crepe.
 Mrs. S. D. Grant, in black lace and Mrs Dell Bradley, in orchit georgette, served at the refreshmont tables for the reception which fol lowed the wedding ceremony Throughout the afternoon and eve ming, friends called to wish the new lyweds many years of happiness to gether.
 Mr Morke owns the Sanitary Dairy, which he conducts on tho former Lemieux ranch.
 Mrs. Morke, is a beauty parlol operator. She has resided in Wran gell for the past four years. Botl are very popular in a wide eircI of friends
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
Stikine Floods Hold
 Harrington Boats Here

Navigation on the Stikine river by the Harrington Transportation Company, was halted this week by high water due to the sudden hot weather in the watershed of the Sti- kline, which turned the melting snow into torrents of flood waters.
 Photographic information received here from Telegraph Creek Monday stated that the water there was at dock level and still rising.
 The floods release so much drift in the narrow river that it Is too dangerous to attempt it's navigation. Ten passengers have been awaiting transportation since Tuesday morn ing. The next sailing date Is Tues day, June IS, but no attempt will be made to resume navigation, stat ed A. w. H. Smith, general mana ger, this morning, until the com pany is reasonably sure of being able to get passengers through in safety.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
INDIAN BUREAU ARCHITECT
 STUDIES NEW HOSPITAL SITES

H. R. Stomm, architect for the bureau of Indian affairs at Wash, ington, D. C., and now in Ketehikan studying possible sites for a pro posed Indian hospital says that he is seriously considering recommends tion of a location near Ketchikan as he is satisfied with the water sup ply there.
 He pointed out that he has defin- intely dismissed Metlakatla as a pos sible location for the hospital.
 Funds for the proposed hospital are not available at this time, Mir Stomm said. He did not reveal what location near Ketchikan he will re commend
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
ORGANIZATION SEWERS UNION
 IS UNDER WAY

Charles Moore and John Stevenson president and secretary of the re- gently organized Wrangell local of the Alaska Salmon Purse Seiners' Union, ret uned Thursday afternoon from a trip to nine fishing centers in order to contact fishermen and extend the organization of the un- ion.
 The entire trip was made by plane. Leaving Wrangell Monday at ternoon they flew to Ketchikan where they picked up M M. Dun lap, secretary treasurer of the un- ion.
 At Ketchikan, Bob Ellis's plane was chartered and flights were made to Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock Rake, Todd, Hoonah, Juneau and Peters, burg. About hours were spent flying time and the trip made Tn three days in contrast to at least three weeks by gasboat.
 Organizations were effected at Rake, Hoonah and Angoon, the An goon fishermen being at Todd this season of the year.
 Stevenson states that the union mem bership is 100 percent Alaska fish ermen, and that all are in favor of a union and willing to accept the union as the bargaining agent be- tween the fishermen and the pack CTS, and are willing to cooperate 10 the best of their ability.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
CAMPENS OPERATE PORTABLE
 SAWMILL AT OLIVE COVE

Bill Camper was in town this week from the Campen homestead al Olive Cove where he and his father Walter Camper with one helper op, crate a sawmill.
 The mill is portable with a singlC surface planer which runs with 6 gasoline motor.
 In the two months since beginning operation they hisge-.hses ihlSse hesg eutttng skiff material from red cedar and making spruce boxes for the Re lance shrimp Company at v~---e-ti
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
WRANGELL FISHERMAN SEES DANGER
 TOALASKANS FROM OUTSIDE UNIONS

To the Editor, Wrangell Sentinel:
 would like to express a few words through the columns of your paper regarding the situation today concerning the unions and the AL aska fishermen.
 My thoughts revert back fifteen years ago and in contrast with to- day one begins to wonder just where we are headed for.
 We have several classes of fisher men in Alaska namely; the troller who fishes the year around, the seiner who operates about six weeks and calls it a season and the gill netter who also fishes about the same length of time as the seiner
 In previous years we would change our gear, according to the different methods of catching fish. For in stance. one would troll salmon dur ing the spring and when the can nery season commenced he would change his gear and seine during that part of the season. From then on he either took a gillnet out or went back to trolling, whichever he so desired. That was his priyil- ege in previous years.
 Situation Changed
 Today the situation has changed. MT. Fisherman in Alaska can no longer enjoy the liberties he So once cherished without the consent of different unions whose trained organizers from San Francisco and Seattle have appeared and in whose hands we are about to be given un- to.
 In order to fish in Alaska now We will be compelled to join the sev- eral different and separate unions. If one wishes to troll he will have to join the Trollers Union (which is now being formed); should he wish to seine, he has to join the Seiners Union, and the gillnetters and halibut fishermen will have to do likewise.
 Does it never occur to you, MT. Fisherman the amount of money this involves. The initiation fee in any of the unions is ten dollars with an additional one dollar al month dues. l would like to know just how many of us are in a posi- tion to pay these penalties imposed. (Of course, we can always ask the businessman for a little more help.)
 Were it fact these monies stay ed in Alaska, one would be moreI apt to consider, but the bulk of this money is sent to the headquar-I ters of the unions either in Friscol or Seattle. Considering the thous ands of boats in Alaska operating one can readily see the advantageI gained to the outside unions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
Organize In Alaska

The writer does not wish to con vey the idea that the Alaska fish ermen should not organize The point is, l am and have been an ad- yocate for organizing among our selves and confronting the differ ent situations as they may arise.
 consider the fishermen of Alas ka have lothing in common with the fishermen on the Sound due to the fact that we have different situations here.
 A few years back we trolleFs quit fishing during the spring. At that time we were getting a fair price for our fish. Some union on the Sound were on strike and urged us to tie up our boatts in order to help them out. We did, and the couse- quence was, we were left holding the sack, as the Seattle union got their demands and advised us to compromise with our local buyers as they were going fishing.
 Keep Off Beaches
 Since that time we formed our own union, namely, the A. T. A. Also since that time we have man aged our own business and have kept off the beaches.
 While salmon prices these past few years have not been so very high, 1 consider we have had more than our share in enjoying a decent living. Show me any place under the sun, Where'er he be, a fisherman or a working man ashore, where one enjoys the liberty and freedom we do in Alaska.
 When your own fellow workers, yes. actually millions of them throughout the states, are being fed by the Government, I think we still have something to be grateful for.
 In conclusion, may I say we still enjoy the freedom of the press and if one would use his voice in these matters, the fishermen in Alaska could have a better understanding.
 Let's keep Alaska for Alaskans, and not let the dictates of the big Powers, whether it be Capital or La bor, persuade us into doing some thing opposed to our own interests and well being.
 WRANGELL FISHERMAN
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

EDITORS NOTE - The Sentinel last week received two letters, one signed An Onlooker," and the oth- CT with no signature. Neither were published for it is against the pol icy of the Sentinel to publish any anonymous letter. In every case the writer's name must be attached, not necessarily for publication but as a matter of good faith to be kept on file.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
ATTENTION, EIKS

Flag Day exercises will be held in Elks Hall, Monday night, June IA, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. E. R. Sharn- broich will have charge of the mus ic. Attendance is mandatory for the Elks and the public is cordially in- vited to be present.
 F. s. BARNES,
 Exalted Ruler.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Wrangell Elks have chartered the Hazel B No. ? for a trip to Peters burg tomorrow returning here Sun day afternoon. Officers of the Wran- gell lodge will hold initiatory cere- monies for a class in Petersburg Sat urday night after which a Barn Dance will be given by the Bills Club of Petersburg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
TAHLTAN R. PLACERS TO
 BE WORKED

 A new mining development in the Gassiar will be under way within the next three weeks fifteen miles from Telegraph Creek on the gold placer benches of the Tahltan river. tributary Of the Sdkine, where Anton K. Money, financed by New York interests. will conduct hydraul- ic operations
 Mir. Money has had fifteen years of mining experience in the Cassiar and on through to eastern Yu- kon Territory. In this time eight seasons have been spent in the Francis Lake district.
 Consulting Engineer
 While prospecting Stikine river bars in 1882. Money made a trip Up the Tahltan and staked number of leases. Recently he took on sey- eral more. Last February he and Mrs. Money came out from Francis Lake. Leaving Mrs. Money at Van. couver he went to New York. There his associates put him in touch with N. B. Stanley, who had recently r.. turned from South America. where for the past fifteen years he has been consulting engineer for com panies operating successfully diff cult gold placer properties in Col ombia and diamond placers in Bra gil.
 Mr. Stanley's services were se- cured and he came north with Mr. Money. They made the trip from Wrangell in to the Tahltan two weeks ago and came out last Sun day.
 Report Favorable
 Mir. Stanley's report on the prop erty is favorable He found the val ues in these glacial deposits to be consistent throughout the entire depth of the gravel and he believes that it has great possibilities for making good net returns under the mode of operation planned.
 The property lies three miles north of -he famous Tahltan lava beds and extends on up the river ia benches 70 feet above the river.
 The Tahltan bars have been sue cessfully mined but the benches have been left unworked due to the impossibility heretofore of obtaining water under head. This Mr. Money proposes to overcome by pumping it with large centrifugal pumps dri- ven by powerful gas or diesel en- zines. Two hydraulic monitors will be used this season but the expec- tation is to increase considerably the number of monitors next season. While the initial outlay is consider able the cost of operation is not great, according to MT. Money.
 Road From Lava Beds
 A four-mile road will have to be built from the lava beds to the pla- ger property the expense of which 1Ia sssfiey hopes the B. C. govern meuf will bear ft is believer thaf it will be possible to secure months hydraulicking before the frost this fall.
 MT. Stanley and Mr Money are taking the Louise out tonight, Stanley is returning to New York with the intention of leaving at once for South America, but hopes to come back for a second visit to the Tahltan late in the fall. Money is going to Vancouver and plans to return at once with a crew and the hydraulic equipment. Mrs. Money is putting their boys, five and ten years of age, in summer camp near Vancouver and will spend the summer at Tahltan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Miss Frances Miller, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Charles W. Miller, re- turned on the Princess Louise Tues day morning after completing her junior year at the University of Cal ifOrnia at Berkeley.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

The Civic Club will hold it's reg ular luncheon meeting at the Le- zion dugout Saturday, June 12, at 1 o'clock with Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Smith as hosteeses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Mrs. Ralph Wilson and little daughter took passage south this week after being guests for a few days of Mrs. Joe Petticrew. The Wilson home on Wrangell Highway has been rented for the summer to Mir. and Mrs. Clyde Weher.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
Light Plant Is Subject
 Trade Journal Article

P. F. Breese of the auditing de- partment, Union Oil Company in Seattle, spent four days in Wrangell last week 10 obtain material for an article which will be published in a trade journal of national circulation
 The article will be one of a series on Southeastern Alaska, General conditions in Wrangell will be touch ed upon but the municipally owned light plant will be written up in detail.
 MT. BTeese is a well known wri- ter for trade journals.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Arnold Krone will leave for Pc- tersburg tomorrow with the Elks to assist in the Flag Day exercises 10 be held there. From Petersburg he exects to proceed on to Juneau for short visit but will return on the weekend boat in time for services week from Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

A large neon sign for Morrow's Drug store was installed this week. It is the only Neon sign in Wran- gell with the exception of several beer paHl0Ts.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Mrs, c. B. Hicks. arrived from Seattle this week and will spend the summer with her uncle, Troy Mor- row, and Mrs. Morrow. Her husband came north last month as machinist for the Burnett Inlet Salmon Com pany.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11
MRS. REFSLAND TRANSFERS TO INDIAN BUREAU WORK IN ARIz.

Mrs. Martha B. Refsland associ- ate supervisor in Alaska for the past three years of the Bureau of In dian Affairs, was aboard the Yu- kon in port here Monday night en- route to Phoenix, Arizona, where
 she will be in charge of similar work for the Bureau. She will be associa- ted with R. M. Tisinger, superinten- dent of Indian education in Arizona.
 Mrs. Refsland, who has been with the Bureau since 1929, was in charge of education work in north ern Arizona before coming to Alaska. On her way to Phonix she plans to visit with relatives and friends in the middle west and will attend the summer Institute for Indian service employees in Wingate, New Mexico.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Dr. Eugene Wheeler, who spends alternate weeks in Petersburg and Wrangell, left on the Northwestern Friday night for Petesburg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

J. M. Longhurst, who has been in failing health for several months, has made application for admittance to the Pioneers Home at Sitka. He hopes to be accepted and leave here within a month.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Verne and David Elliott, brothers of Mrs. Carl Carlson, arrived on the Mount Mckinley this morning and will be guests of MT and Mrs. oscar Carlson until Monday, when they will take the Yukon to Anchorage.
 The Yukon arrived in Wrangell southbound Monday night at 11:3O. The following passengers left for Se- attle: Mrs. Mabel Borland, MT. and Mrs. Howard Nelson and two child ren, MT. and Mrs. Roy Turner, Mrs. Henry Bowman.
 Arriving in Wrangell northbound Monday evening, the Aleutian took one passenger northbound: E. A. Rasmuson to Seward.
 Arriving on the Aleutian Monday evening, Mrs. D. McCauley of Port land, Oregon will spend the sum mer in Wrangell visiting with her sister Mrs r. R Chisholm
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Mrs. Norman Guthrie Margaret McGilton) and infant son were pass engers aboard the North Sea Mon day. enroute from Ketchikan to Pe- tersburg. Both MT. and Mrs. Guthrie were students at Wrangell Insti- ute,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

The Canadian National steamer Prince Robert on a special trip will arrive in Wrangell tomorrow with 15O Los Angeles Chamber of Com merce and business men, and their wives, aboard. The party is making a good will tour of Southeastern Al aska, and is headed by Byron c. Hanna, president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-06-11

Margaret Ferguson returned on the Northwestern Friday evening from Seattle where she was enrolled at the University of Washington un- til the end of the spring term. Since then she has attended business school at night and worked days in the Ocean Express offices.