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The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
Memorial Asking ICkes Resignation
 First To Pass
IBv.Assoeiated -Pressl

JUNEAU. Feb. Memorial asking President Roosevelt to ae- eept the resignation of Interior Sec retary Ickes became the first meas ure to pass both houses of the Ter ritoriaI Legislature meeting here. Aside from minor resolutions action indicates that the second measure To be passed will be a memorial to Congress supporting the bill of Dele gate Dimond which would forbid the appointment as overnor of any per son who is not a resident Of the Territory. Memorials are not subject to veto by the Governor.
 House and Senate passed an anti Ickes memorial Tuesday, went to and decided on a joint memorial which rolled through on Wednesday.
 Other action this week Passage of a deficiency bill for $S1.5OO and also a measure for S6o0 to defray the expenses of the committees on territorial institutions to visit the Home in sitka, which they are doing via the Northland this week end.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
LINDY CLAIMS U. s. ENCOURAGING
 EUROPE'S WAR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 - Col. Lindbergh, testifying in opposition to the administration British aid bill before the Senate foreign re- lations committee, said by aiding Britain and other countries the Un- tied States is encouraging war and it; increasing bloodshed in Europe without materially affect ing the course of the war
 The Lone Eagle saId in his pre- pared statement that if this eoun- try was ever invaded the "respon- sibility would lie with those who send our arms abroad Under the questioning of Senator ConnalIy, declared the nation was already committed to giving Bri- tain some aid declared we should keep our promises. I think it very important that England is not beat en in the war but 1 don't think that is in American control"
 The Colonel said he believed re- peal of this country's arms embargo two years ago encouraged war u Europe.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
OUTSIDE LIGHT USERS PROTEST
 FOR DISCOUNT

Meeting of electric light users outside the incorporated town was held Wednesday night in protest against the 10 per cent discount aI- lowed light users within the town on their January bills and not al- lowed those outside. A committee of Chester c. Steear, J. c. Johnson and c. P. MacCreary was named to pre- pare a resolution to be presented the City Council asking that discount also be allowed those outside the incorporated city limits
 Coneensus of outside light users is that the light plant was paid for out of light receipts and that those outside the town paid the same rates as those inside. They contend no part of the cost of the light plant was paid out of city taxes which they are not required to pay.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
DEFENSE WORK MEANS WEEKLY BOAT ON ALASKA
 LINE DURING SUMMER

. Pressure of serving the govern ment with cargo to naval and mili- tary bases in Alaska probably will limit passenger boat service to Wrangell. Petersburg and other Southeast Alaska towns this sum- mer, according to Alaska Line Rep resentative Horace Adams, who was aboard the Alaska this week for Ju- neau. Summer schedule will be out in about 10 days, he said, with in- dication that the service will call for not more than one boat touch- ing here weekly. Government de- mands for transportation of equip ment and supplies to the bases now being rushed is so great that a large part of the Alaska Line fleet has been drafted into this service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
British Claim
 Great Victories
 In North Africa
lBy Associated Press ]

Striking in a binding sandstorm. Britain's desert troops captured the Italian stronghold Of Bengassi in eastern Libya. British general head quarters announced it's troops had cut the Fascist lines Of eommuniea- tion south Of Che city and that about 350 miles of the Egyptian frontier surrendered yesterday.
 The British said the Italians were demoralized and out maneuYered. = This latest British triumph in it's westward sweep carried the imperial army of the Nile across 400 miles Of desert i'll 6l days. The British also reported more than 5,50O ItaI- ian prisoners had been taken since the British knifed into the Red Sea colony Of Eritrea in east Africa aud added many more are coming In.
 Bengassi is the capital of Bengas- si Province Ill North Africa. Italy $ last big stronghold in eastern Libya.
 Meanwhile eyes or the world were focused on yichy, France. where Marhal Petain was resisting efforts to restore Pierre Laval to power which was interpreted would mean a closer alliance with Germany, ul- tImately leading to absorption ot France into the German empire. German pressure on Petain was re- ported strong and observers said that Il the aging Marshal reused German demands NazIs might take over by direct action.
 Bombing continued over England and Germany while a Germany in- yasion was still feared in Britain.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED BY
 EASTERN STAR
BY Mrs., Val Coulter

At a formal ceremony the follow ing officers of the Order of the Eastern Star were installed for the ensuing year by the retiring Wor- thy Matron. Sue Smith:
 Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mabel Mea- dows: Associate Matron, Mrs Helen Clements: Associate Patron. Ernest Anderson: Secretary. Miss Sue Smith Treasurer. Miss Irene Coulter Conductress. Mrs Marjorie Thorn quist; Associate Conductress, Mrs. Val Coulter. Chaplain. Mrs Mabel Chisholm; Marshall, Miss Ruth Gau- ger; Organist, Mrs. Olive Johnson; Adah. Mrs. Nexa Coulter; Ruth, Mrs. Helen Anger m; Martha, Mrs. Helen Wells; Electa, Miss Ethel Beilby; Warder. Mrs. May Camp bell; Sentinel, Leonard Campbell.
 Worthy Patron-elect Oar Smith and Mrs. Minna Gunderson, ap- pointee for the chair of Esther, be- ing absent at this time will be in- stalled at a later meeting.
 At the close of the ceremony Sue Smith was presented with a jewel in appreciation of her work during the past year.
 The newly installed Worthy Ma tron, Mrs. Mabel Meadows, named the following committees to assist her with the new years work:
 Finance, Mrs Mabel Meadows, Oar Smith and Mrs Helen Clem- ents; Welfare, Mrs. Mary Anderson; Music, Mrs. Olive Johnson; Visit ing. Mrs. Helen Clements and Mrs. Marjorie Thornquist; Publicity, Mrs. Val Coulter.
 Attention of Star members is cal led to the social evening to be held after the next regular meeting on Feb. IS. Mrs May Campbell, Mrs Helen Clements and Mrs. Neva Coulter will have charge of the en. l-rtainment which will be in the nature of a Valentine Party.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07

good if assurance could be obtained from the town to stand the non-la- Dor costs. Town also has to accept the non-labor costs on the trail, which amounts to about $1O0, be- fore it can be built.
 Plan, Dennison said, is to build an observation platform at the sum- init of the mountain from which an excellent view of the district can be obtained. In stressing the road he pointed out it's advantage in connection with the proposed air port just back of the mountain and as a possible weather observation station as well as a tourist attrac- tion. In addition the road would op- en up about 1900 feet of new lots for residential purposes.
 The Alaska Miners Association resolution asking that no increase be made in appropriations by the and that no new taxes be created was discussed and refer red to the legislative committee of Fred Gunderson. Jamez Nolan and Lew Williams for action
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
MRS. ORRIE HARRIS TAKEN BY DEATH;
 FUNERAL TO-DAY

Funeral services were held today at 2:0O D. m, from the Presbyter- ian church for Mrs. Frances Harris, wife of Orrie Harris, well known Le- gionnaire, who died last Tuesday at Bishop Rowe Hospital, following a long illness from cancer.
 Mrs Harris, 34, came to Wran- gell from Clark, So. Dakota, in 1894 at which time she was married to Mir Harris in Seattle.
 Burial was under the direction of Merlin Elmer Palmer Post, Am erican Legion, with interment in Redmen's Cemetery. Pallbearers were E. M. Campbell, Julius Mason, c. P. MacCreary, M. G. Shain, Ali Peter son and R. L. Hunting.
 Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband and one daughter, Verlaine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
Agreement Is
 Reached On
 Fish Handling

Settlement was reached this week in the wage dispute between the fish buyers and the Longshoremen Warehousemen's Association, inYol- wing Southeast Alaska towns. The agreement was signed Wednesday, being effective immediately. and is for a two-year period
 Major terms of the agreement. ac- eording to local agent James B. Cauley, are: Providing for 75 per nit men based on the first 30 days work. 871a cents an hour for fish house workers; 971a cents for gra- ders, salters and crushermen: hours a. m. to 5 p. m. with time and half for overtime and all work over 12 hours in 24-hour period at double time rate. A local board of four members is created. two from the employees and two from the em- ployers to adjust disputes which might come up. On 30 days notice prior to November 1 of each year request anbe made for reopening of the agreement The agreement is in effect until Dec. 31, 1942.
 Local buyers signing the agree ment are c. c. Mundy. Wrangeu Cold Storage. ARB Company and stikine Fish Company. Like agree ments have been signed in the oth- CT towns affected.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
Legion Moves To Get Pilot
 Course Here

Young Wrangell men and wom- en who may wish to take advantage Of the Civil Pilot Training course now being given by Pilot Tony sehwamm of the Petersburg-Wr ge1l Air Service may have a chance to do so here.
 Merlin Elmer Palmer Post. Amer ieau Legion. at it's meeting Tuesday night decided to take a registration of those who desire to take the course and if sufficient number can be obtained application will be made 10 the CAA and Pilot Sehwamm to have a ground course conducted here. At the present time the ground course is being given in Petersburg and many young people here who wish to take the course are employed and can't get away to take the five weeks course in the neighbor city.
 Wrangell young men and women, between the ages of 19 and 26, who are interested. can register at the Legion Dugout tomorrow and Mon day. Legionnaires will be on hand io iuhG iAe iisI ON IdIIES diu luGu will present them to Pilot Schwamm and the CAA.
 The course. as now being given in Petersburg, includes five weeks ground school and 35 to 45 flying hours. qualifying the student to a private pilots license.
 The Legion also started the ball rolling to get the 1942 Department convention of the Legion for Wran- geIl A committee of Department Vice Commander E. NJ. Campbell, Past Post Commander N. G. Shain and Adjutant Lew Williams was named to take up the matter with the various groups in the eommun- tty to see what support could be counted on in the event the Post lands the big gathering which would be held tentatively in Sep tember of 1942.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
TERRITORIAL C. C. MAY NOT ASK
 PUBLIC FUNDS

Territorial Chamber of Commerce
 nay not ask the Legislature for lunds to continue it's work during the forthcoming biennium, it was revealed at a meeting of the Terri torial Chamber last Saturday in Ju- neau. President o. b. Cochran Of Nome has named a committee Of Charles Carter of Juneau, L. w. kilburn of Douglas, Frank Lloyd of Ketchikan, ". C. Arnold of Ketchi- kan and Curtis Shattuck of Juneau to study the matter of continuing the work ot the chamber with ask ing for further Territorial funds. This committee is to report at the next session of the Chamber Febru- ary 22.
 Action of the Chamber followed the informal biennial report of EX- ecutiye Secretary Shattuek who pointed out that an amount equal to the amount usually appropriated by the Legislature was always used for and publicity. In view Of this, he suggested that advertising and publicity be dropped as a Cham Der junction. He said the Territor- ial chamber could fully justify It's existence by interesting itself in problems of the Territory and allowing the small business inter- ests of Alaska to express themelyes.
 Fred Gunderson of Wrangell is now in Juneau and will represent the local chamber at the February 22 meeting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
Road As We'll As Trail Up Mt. Dewey Proposed Here
 By District Forest Ranger

Question of road as well as trail up Mount Dewey was present. ed to the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce at it's luncheon meeting Monday noon by District Ranger s. V. Dennison of the U. S. Forest Service.
 Ranger Dennison, who was in town in connection with the laying out of the already approved trail by eco labor up the mountain, brought out that a road leading up to the summit from or near the Standard Oil docks could be built at a non- labor cost to the town of around $1,500. It would require about 2400 yards of surfacing, he said, and would be an easy grade, opening up choice observation point to motor vehicle travel. In view of the fact that the CCC is prepared to build the trail up to the peak from the other side, he brought out that the chances of getting eco approval for the road, which would go up from the opposite side.. are fairly
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
New Air Line
 From States To
 Alaska Planned
Associated =Press)

NEW YORK. Feb. - North west Airlines has announced plans for new commercial air service to Alaska as a national defense mea- sure, making possible emergency transportation of troops from the east coast to the nations northwes- tern outposts within 24 hours.
 Joseph Ferris. personal represen- tatiye of the lines President. Coril Hunter. said an application to op- crate the new line from Indianap- oils and St. Paul to Fairbanks had been filed with the Civil Aeronau- ties Administration in Washington. He said also the line. second oldest in the nation had applied for ex- tension of it's present services from Chicago and New York by way of Windsor. Canada. Ferris said the were made as the re- suit of recent congressional and military discussions on the necessity for quick communication between the United States and it's air military outposts
 The Alaska plan, he said, contem- plated the immediate spending of more than a million dollars for com equipment and estab- lishment of fueling stations in Can ada. at Regina. Edmonton, Grand Prairie and Whitehorse. The passen- ger planes to be used will be equip ped to carry 21 passengers, mail and express and will make two round trips per week The flight will be made from Fairbanks to the Twin Cities in 171a hours and the other way in 15k hours. The pro posed route will be over prairie country entirely and will be open year around and will include a stop at Fargo, N. D., as a fueling sta- tion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
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 Judging from the activity on the water front we fell that spring is here, and that the fishing season is just around the corner. At Hanson's Boat shop we find the Mighty Lit tie Lalowa ready to take to the water. having just received an ex- tensive oyerhauling. Look out sal mon Captain L. B. has his neck bowed.
 Over at Anderson's shop We un- derstand Tim has a fine big boat being built. We don't know what he plans on doing with the Rolling Wave, but we believe he may decide to use her for dinky. Whatever his plans, you can be sure he'll get his pack up.
 Across the bay at Chiefs Boat shop Al has a fine one nearly com pleted which is something new in the way of fishing craft. It is forty some feet overall, twin screw, and is powered by two engines of about one hundred horse each; probably use one engine for fishing and cruising and the other only in case of an emergency.
 Rumors trickling in from below indicate that Hank Bowman's new boat will be something in the Queen Mary class; don't be surprised if the new Tiny Boy hits the two hun dred thousand mark this season.
 In the head of the bay we find John and his crew busy construct ing the new floats, and on the south side of the bay the work on the ap- proach to the original city floats is we'll under way. It is understood that the driver will be used in the bay in a short time, driving the pil- ing to moor the floats to. If this is a fact, it is hoped by the fishermen that the City while they have up steam" will see to it that that pub lie grid iron, planned two seasons ago, is built. This will get a unan- imous vote of thanks for the city from the fishermen as we'll as for the other fine work the city has been doing to accommodate the fish ermen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
Explosion, Fire
 Strikes Big Navy
 Base, Dutch HarbOr

By Associated =Press)

SEATTLE. Feb. = Capt. Rob ert Kamdren of the steamer North western arrived here yesterday with the first details of an explosion and fire which apparently did several thousands Of dollars worth of dam age at Che new naval and submarz inc base at Dutch Harbor. Alaska last December q.
 The incident was apparently guarded with secrecy at the time as only meager details were announced.
 Capt. Kamdren said investigation had proved the explosion was due 10 an overloaded stove in an elee- uie shop and not as a result of sab otage. The fire spread to tue store house and exploded i've tons Of dyu- amite This blast blew out about 30 per cent of all the glass on one side of the Northwestern. Cap5. kamdren said.
 The lire ragged 24 hours. destroy ing the storehouse, lhe electric shop ana pipe shop. Three men were injured.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
FRONT ST. SHOWS
 MUCH ACTIVITY
 AS SPRING WEARS

Front Street Is showing a burst oI activity pointing toward spring. Started last week with work on the new fire station. this week exeaga- ton started on the Neil Grant property between Johnsons plumbing shop and Joel Wing office where urant will erect a garage which will be used by Vans Transfer for its trucks and equipment. Further uoWn the street Walter (. Waters Is his Bear Totem store and getting all painted up for spring. Almost next door Bill Jenkins Is painting and sticking up the Jen- kins Gale. Restaurant is expected 10 open around the first of March, operated by Mrs. Jacobsen of Ju- neau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
BR0THER-IN-LAW OF LATE JOHN GRANT
 DIES IN COLORADO

Grant, Wrangell Hotel owner, told of the death of Thomas A. Duggan, brother-in-law of her late husband John Grant. Duggan died suddenly a week ago Wednesday at his home in Denver, Colorado. He was well known in Wrangell where he had visited many times, the last time about two years ago.
 Other Wrangell relatives survived by Duggan are Neil Grant, nephew, and Mrs A. R. Brueger, a neice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
NEW SETTLERS ARRIVE HERE PLANNING TO
 START MINK FARM

Three prospective new settlers for the Wrangell district arrived here on the Northland this week. They are MT. and Mrs. w. A. Prader and their IA months old son., Steven. Traders, for many years residents of the Cook Island country, brought 30 mink with them with the intention of establishing a fur farm in this district. Long experienced in fur, Minkman Prader found availability of feed here one of chief assets this community. They are at present looking for fur farm site.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
YVES UNANIMOUSLY.
 ENDORSED BY LOCAL
 FOR ASPSU SECRETARY

W. G. Wies, local agent, was un- animously endorsed by the Alaska Salmon Purse Seiners Union local Wednesday night as its candidate for Secretary Treasurer of ASPSU with headquarters in Ketchikan. Nominations are now being made and election will be held during the month, expected to start around, February 19.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
PIONEER DIES HERE
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS

James Malone, 75, died at Bishop Rowe hospital and was buried last Saturday. He had been ill for a long time.
 Malone, who had no known rela- tives, was born in Pennsylvania in 1865 and had spent many years in the Territory.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
CHISHnLMs HOME

City Clerk L. B. Chisholm return ed on the Alaska this week after a few weeks in Seattle on business and a brief rest Also returning was his son, Warren, who accompanied
 his father south and was in Seattle in connection with his boat opera tions. T
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07

MT. and Mrs. R. H. Hanson are returning to the their home in the States tomorrow morning on the steamer Baranof. Hanson has been in charge of the installation of the plumbing in the new Federal build ing being built here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
FRED GUNDERS0N
 THRnnGH TO IIINEAn

MT. and Mrs. Fred Gunderson were aboard the Alaska, returning from a few weeks Outside; remained aboard en route to Juneau where they will be during the legislative session. MT. Gunderson represents Wrangell Chamber of Commerce and other groups in matters coming be- fore the legislature.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07
SPAR RuOY REMOVED

Lighthouse Tender Hemlock was in port during the week, removing the spar buoy which has caused in eenyenienee to- navigation
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07

WASHINGTON, Feb. ' - Pres ident Roosevelt has nominated John Winant, former Republican Govern cf New Hampshire, Ambassador to Great Britain, succeeding Joseph Kennedy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-02-07

The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to the follow ing:
 Sig veseth. February T.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-11
Millions More
For Y. Farmers
Prospect for '41-42

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prices. also. have moved up with
the demand for concentrates TO
ship TO Great Britain.
With the demand for lard and
pork. hog prices have reacted favor
ably and feeder cattle prices are
already high. Feed grains were de-
scribed as in demand locally.
Increased consumer buying power,
due TO the defense industries, was
expected to reflect greatly in truck
crop demand Ono large grower
shipper saw a good outlook for AL
lines of the produce game, while
another felt that increased labor
costs, ETC.. might largely reduce net
gains even though gross revenue
was up.
The sugar beet outlook was some
what up in the air, with a sugar
shortage virtually certain but IN
decision on whether or not South
America would be asked TO supply
the difference or sugar beet quotas
in the United States raised. Mean
while, however. prices are up about
cent.