The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
POtlatch Away To Flying
 Start Keithahn Reports;
 CancelIing Stamp Planned

Wrangell's big Potlatch, set for June 3 and 4, is off to a flying start, 1t was reported at the meet ing of the Central Committee, re- presenting the various organizations of the town, Tuesday night in the Elks hall. Manager B. L. Keithahn said that Chief-eleet Kudanake had sailed for Ketchikan aboard the Ranger ', vessel provided by the Forest Service, to invite those he wishes to have participate in the ceremonies which will see his eleya- tion to Chief Shakes. He was ac- companied by William Tamaree and Joe Thomas. He reported wide pub licity had been given the Potlatch in addition to news stories, posters and other advertising are being dis tributed through Southeast Alaska. News of the Potlatch and the att tendant ceremonies has been car ried throughout the world by As sociated Press wires.
 Chairman Frank s. Barnes of theI Finance Committee reported an ex- cellent reception for his committee in raising funds and it was expected that a tentative budget would be in readiness by the next meeting, April l. The Improved Order of Redmen, at it's meeting this week, voted S50I toward the Potlatch.
 Postmaster B. Y. Grant has gotten in touch with Postoffice officials in an effort to get a Potlatch can ceiling stamp for use here, it was reported, and word was received from Harry Sperling of the Forest Service that he had been in confer ence with Joe Crosson of Pan-Am- eriean Airways and that the air line was taking up the matter of stopping the Alaska Clipper here during the Potlatch. Clipper service to Alaska from Seattle is scheduled to start around the middle of May.
 Special invitations are being got ten out for distinguished visitors, it was reported, and those who have suggestions are urged to turn them in to either Manager Keithahn or Chairman E. NJ. Campbell of the Reception and Invitation Commit tee Other invitations also will be prepared for distribution to friends and they will be available at Pot latch headquarters where they may be purchased. the proceeds going in to the Potlatch fund.
 Mayor Van H. Fisk reported that cleanup was under way and urged the cooperation of the citizens i'll getting the town dressed up for theI big event Trucks will be available next week to haul away the debris. He said the Council would take up the matter of possibly declaring a half holiday so that everybody could turn out and clean up unsightly things around town.
 Present plans call for the banquet to be given in the Wrangell Insti- tute dining room for distinguished guests, accommodations being avail able for 250. Mrs. Louis F. Paul, Chairman of the Banquet Commit tee, has added to her committee Mrs Clarissa Ursich, Mrs. Lawrence Fay Tor, Mrs. John Coulter and Mrs. J. c. Johnson.
 Next meeting of the Central Com mittee will be next Thursday night at 7:30 in Potlatch headquarters Present for Tuesday nights meeting were Miss Sue Smith, Mrs. Mary An derson, Mrs. J. c. Johnson, Mrs. M O. Johnson, Fred Hanford, Frank S. Barnes, Leo Ostermon, George Fa- bricius, James Nolan, E. M. Camp bell, Mayor Fisk, Louis Paul. Man ager Keithahn and Lew Williams.