davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
KETCHIKAN ISSUES
 DISASTER KITS FOR
 POSSIBLE EMERGENCY

KETCHIKAN - Within a short time after news of Japan's vicious attack on Hawaii became known, Ketchikan's civilian defense organ ization went into action and disaster first aid kits were issued to all zone chiefs, accompanied by instructions from Dr. H. c. Turner, medical dir ector of the civilian defense unit
 At the order of Dr. Turner, F. Bartholomew, transportation chief, and Juanita Johnston, school nurse, placed the first aid kits in the hands of the zone chiefs and notified the first aid details where to report in case of disaster.
 The instructions issued by Dr. Turner were:
 You are being issued a disaster first aid kit, containing 12 canned individual sterile dressings, ban dages and antiseptic. This kit is for disaster or emergency only and the materials in it are not to be used in practice. There are also a stretch CT and splints. The stretcher and splints may be used for practice by the first aid details in taking care of make-believe practice eases.
 Please place the kit, stretcher and splints in some safe, accessible place and instruct the first aid de- tails to always return any material to you at the end of any turnout.
 Tn case of real disaster and it becomes necessary to use any of the sterile dressings, please notify the medical division for replacements as needed"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT WRANGELL INSTITUTE
 IS ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
By Mir. M. o. Johnson

What proved to be the last pre- war party of the Civic Club was held at the Institute last Saturday when Institute members were luncheon hostesses to the town members.
 The recreation room of the girls dormitory had been made festive for the occasion with a large decorated Christmas tree while greenery and red candles beautified the tables Following the luncheon, Christmas in Many Lands formed the topic and members read articles covering es- tablished customs in various parts of the world. Added to these were short talks by Mrs. P. c. Mccormack, Mrs. Leo Osterman, Mrs. O. Bratte- bo and Miss Byrdie McNeill on cus- toms known to them personally ad- ding interest and merriment to the occasion. Mrs. Mccormack called at tention to the fact that the day, De- cember 6, was also the birthday of St. Nicholas, so that the luncheon was really a timely affair.
 A program of Christmas songs followed with Mrs. Clarissa Ursich at the piano and as the final num- Der. Jingle Bells, began, the guests formed into line from the tables in the order assigned by numbers drawn and marched past a gift-laden table near the Christmas tree, choosing a wrapped gift as they returned to their seats, where the parcels were opened. No business was transacted at this meeting but an announce ment of a sweets sale to be held by the library board for the benefit of the library was made by Miss Harriet Caldwell, board member, the sale to be given Saturday, December 20, place to be announced later.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
Gala Open House Affair Is Announced By Cannery Workers
 At New Hall Tomorrow Night

prize waltz and various other spot prizes. Special "hot" music will be furnished by Russ Warfels orches- tra, with Bill Eastaugh presiding at the traps and Mrs Margaret Ham, ley swinging it on the piano and Warfel playing the horn.
 Mable Willard and Bessie Gross head the food committee; Ann Brad ley, posters; Mrs. Dave Gay is ad- vance agent; Mrs Ethel Casey and Walter Johnson are the dance com mittee; Verna Kaer and Peggy Prescott, soliciting committee; Yer non Wies, Dick Stokes, Francis Churchill, Charles Jenkins and Der nard Iverson have charge of dec orations.
 Checkroom facilities will be free and will be in charge of c. Campus and Pal A. Abuan.
 At the close of the evening free Baneh WtA he H@Evea
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
Alaska Defense
 Swings Into
 Quick Action

Blaekouts are being rigidly car ried out throughout Alaska. accord ing to reports from the various towns. In Juneau. all public meet ings have been cancelled temporar- fly.
 Special precautions are being ta- ken at Sitka, Fairbanks. Anchorage, Kodiak. Dutch Harbor and other strategic points where attacks may be anticipated.
 The Alaska Defense Command and the naval patrol in the Territory are carrying on extensive operations. Every preeaution is being taken to guard Alaska and it's inhabitants. il was stated.
 Reports of any direct attacks on Alaska thus far are unfounded, of ficiaIs said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
No Outside Yule Lighting
 h Wrangell

There will be no outside Christ mas lighting this year due to the present war emergency. it was de cided by the City Council at it's meeting last night. light Superinten- dent Hubert Wellons was instructed to see that the regulations are car ried out in conjunction with the present blackout regulations. This does not apply to lighted trees and other decorations inside, which, Of course, must be extinguished in case Of an air raid alarm. Citizens are warned to fix their inside light ing so that 1t can be quickly put out in case of emergency.
 Superintendent Wellons said to- day that the city would furnish free of charge blue night lights to those needing them in the conduct of their business.
 The Council took up the matter of drivers licenses and finally decided to turn the list Of drivers names who have no licenses over to the U. $. Marshal for enforcement.
 Drivers licenses were effective on July 1 and at that tine a license costing two dollars was good until the end of 1922. After January l, the license will be one dollar. City Clerk. L. B. Chisholm reported there was indication that some drivers had not obtained a license and apparent y were failing to do so now per haps due to the fact they can get one for a dollar after the first of the year.
 Y. 5. Hamling was appointed dog catcher to enforce the new ordin- ance which provides that dogs must be licensed and when taken out must be on a leash.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
Air Alarms Are
 Real Thing In
 WraRgeD Now

There will be no more test black outs in Wrangell When an alarm is heard from now on it will be the real thing.
 This was the announcement made today by Civil Defense Director J. R. Brown as he eomplimented every one for the fine cooperation shown in the blackouts held the first Of the week.
 "Wrangell is ready for whatever emergency may come, he said Further detailed plans are being perfected. but on the whole the set up is complete and on the alert. ready for any contingency.
 American Legion Auxiliary. has been put in charge of evacuation should that become necessary. The Director is meeting with the Aux Hilary to perfect plans Al the same time, the nurses have arranged em- ergency kits and are prepared for any action.
 h case of an alarm, which will be the real thing next time, be pre- pared in this manner.
 Prepare a shelter in the basement of your home or in a back room if you have no basement Have emer- geney supplies. food. blankets, etc. in it. When the alarm sounds, go to your shelter and stay there until the aIl-clear is sounded. Of course, if you are a member of the defense organization, report to your station immediately.
 h the event something happens to the power and the light signals and an air raid alarm can not be given, the signal will be continuous sound ing of the siren and blowing or horns, Director Brown said.
 Remember always to put out all lights and fires. Be sure to exting- uish fires in all stoves. For light ing prepare your shelter with heavy on the windows and doors so that no trace of light may be seen from the outside. Also be sure to put plywood or some other firm substance on the inside of glass win dows in your shelter to eliminate the danger Of breaking glass.
 Director Brown paid warm com pliment to the men who have vol unteered for guard duty They have done and are doing great job" he said. Tt is a fine example of Am erican patriotism"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
War UpSetS Alaska Boat
 Schedules

Alaska steamer schedules were in- terrupted during the first days of the week following the attack in Hawaii Sunday and all ships were temporarily held in whatever ports they happened to be. Captains open ed secret orders on the outbreak of hostilities and carried out procedure as instructed.
 h Seattle, it was announced that ships for Alaska would be conveyed in the future when they were des- tined for Southwest Alaska ports. Nothing was said about Southeast Alaska ports.
 Steamers held here and in other ports of the Southeast the fore part of the week started moving in reg ular operations on Wednesday. The North Sea. which had been here for two days. moved out of port The North Coast, which had been held in Petersburg, called here south bound yesterday. The Oduna arrived here during the morning. The Denali moved north Tuesday. What opera tions will be in the future was not reeyaled. Revised schedules were published by both the Northland Transportation Company and Alaska Line.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOTTED
 FOR ALASKA OLD AGE USE

The Territorial Director in Ju- neau this week notified the De- partment of Public Welfare that the Social Security Board in Washing ton had approved their request for funds totaling $70,39694 for the quarter ending December 31, 1941.
 All but per cent of this money when matched fy funds of the ter ritory will be used to pay monthly benefits to over 1.50O aged Alaskans who are eligible to receive aid un- der the Old Age Assistance Law of the Territory of Alaaka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12

A gala time is being planned by the Wrangell Cannery Workers Aux Hilary Union for tomorrow night when they hold open house in their new quarters in the Red Men build ing.
 The ground floor of the building has been entirely renovated and re- decorated and has been leased by the cannery organization as a per manent headquarters.
 Mrs. c. L. Wies is Chairman of the Open House committee and is being assisted by various commit tees who, like the Marines, have the situation we'll in hand" and promise everyone who attends rol- licking good time.
 Festivities will start about 10 p m., and among the special features which will draw prizes for competing couples. will be istteThag eozAaaR
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
Many Nations Rally To Support
 IOf Uncle Sam

That Uncle Sam has many firm and sympathetic friends throughout the eastern and western hemisphere was shown the past week when the unproYoked attack on his outlying defenses in the Pacific by the Jap anese brought nations rallying to his support Hardly had our indig- nant uncle handed the Mikado a return declaration of war when sis ter American republics and other countries began pouring their pro- tests against Nippon's act into To- kyo in the form of similar war de- clarations.
 Canada was the first to take her place beside the Stars and Stripes with Great Britain. Other nations falling in line were Mexico, Costa Rico, Nicaragua, China, Cuba, Dominion Republic, Netherlands East Indies, Australia, New Zealand, South American countries which did .ho, declare war, offered the facili- ties of their ports to United States ships as bases from which to oper- ate, signals their friendly attitude toward their northern neighbOr and opposition to aggressors from across the Pacific.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
Navy Reports Direct Hit On
 Jap WarShip
By Associated Pressl


 The Navy Department announced in Washington today that patrol planes had scored bomb hits on a Japanese battleship of the Kongo class off Luzon. The Kongo is a sis ter ship of the 29.0O0-tou Haruna which was sunk yesterday by Army bombers. The Navy also reported the sinking of a Japanese cruiser and destroyer by Marine planes off Wake Island. At Wake, 1t was stated the Marines continue to hold the island and have the situation well in hand.
 Navy has confirmed that at least 20 Jap planes were shot down in the sunday raid on Pearl Harbor.
 Navy Secretary Frank Knox has arrived in Hawaii by airplane to make a personal investigation Of the| Sunday attack by Japanese bomb CTS, inspect the naval base and oth CT installations. Congressmen have demanded a probe of the Honolulu incident of Sunday in which some 1,50O Americans were killed, OneI American battleship sunk and others damaged. Congressional chargesI have been that the Navy wasn't on the alert. Navy Department has denied this.
 From Manila in the Philippines. it was reported unofficially but re- liably that the Army had recap tured the region around Aparri on the north coast of Luzon, driving the Japanese back to the sea coast.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
All Class IA Men Called For
 Army Service

The Wrangell SelectiYe Service Board was notified today by Gov. Ernest Gruening 10 call all men in Class IA immediately for service. The Governor also stated that de- ferment of men in Glass A was now cancelled as the result OF a declaration of war. Glass A are those men who have completed a term of service in the armed forces.
 All Class IA men here have been called, it was stated at the draft board. to fill the previous quotas. It is expected reelassification of men may be called for shortly.
 As war broke out. Wrangel's sec ond group of Selectees got away for Chilkoot Barracks. Leaving on the Denali were Otto Wild, Lester Bjorge, Reuben Stevens and Ronald Carlstrom. Clarence Lewis, who ar- rived from the south on the ARB boat, just too late to accompany the group, left on the North Sea for induction at Chilkoot.
 The Selectees were honored last Saturday night with an entertain ment at the Legion Dugout sponsor ed by Merlin Elmer Palmer Post and later were guests of the Red Men at their social evening in the Red Men hall A large delegation saw them off on the Denai and each was the recipient of a carton of cigar cts. the compliments of Mayor E. J. Wheeler.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
WELDERS CALL OFF STRIKE
 AS WAR BREAKS OUT

WASHINGTON, D. c. - The na- tionwide strike of the United Broth erhood of Welders, Cutters and Help. CTS has been called of because of the sudden Japanese attack on the Un. ited States.
 The strike would have affected principally shipyards on the Pacific coast, It was directed against the American Federation of Labor which refused to let the welders have g separate union.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12

Flight of Japanese warships to escape an encounter with ships of the U. s. Asiatic fleet some where in the Pacific was offic- ially reported as Japan increased the fury of it's air and sea at- taeks on Luzon.
 War Department eommunique said Japanese troops were at taeking Luzon. richest and big gest island of the Philippine archipelago from several diree- tions on both the east and west coasts. Enemy concentrations were reported at Egaspi. 250 miles south of Manila, major port on the Pacific side of the islands, also off the west coast in Zambales Province, north west of Manila, extending south ward toward Corregidor which guards the entrance to Manila Bay.
 It was also stated in an of- fieial communique that the enemy is augmenting its forces in the Aparro region, 200 miles northwest of Manila and in the region 250 miles north of Man ila."
 The war bulletin added. Hawaii, no operations report ed; west coast, no change in situation" <"
 Details of brush between U. s. and Japanese warships were lacking but apparently no part of the maiI6a. s. battle fleet was engaged since 1t was report ed to be at it's base in Pearl Harbor, at Honolulu and in the Philippines when war broke out six days ago. Admiral Hart's headquarters said the encoun- ter ended without result when the Japanese made off in the darkness. Hart acknowledged Japanese bombers inflicted very great damage Wednesday in an air raid on the Cavite base off Manila. There was consid- erable loss of life, more among civilians in the city than among naval personnel" the Admirals announcement said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
MRS. CAMPBELL HOME

Mrs. H. D. Campbell, mother of Leonard and Ernest, Wrangell mer- chants, returned home Monday morning on the North Sea. Mrs. Campbell went south some time ago with her son Leonard and his family, who also expect to return before long.
 Mrs. Campbell reported relief at being home. Seattle is too crowd ed," she said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
 OF JAP ALIENS HALTED

WASHINGTON, D. c. - Secretary Morgenthau has closed the nations borders to Japanese nationals and imposed a strict ban on any finan- cial transactions by Japanese aliens
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
CHINESE COMING TO
 AID OF MALAY BRITISH

WASHINGTON - The Chinese are reported to have attacked thel japanese in Canton province in a move to take the pressure off the British, who are reported retreat ing to new defenses in the Malayan peninsula.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
ADMIRAL KIDD KILLED IN ACTION SUNDAY AT
 HONOLULU BOMBING

WASHINGTON = The Navy De- partment announced that Rear Ad- miral Isaac Campbell Kidd flag sec retary and aide on the staff of the Comamnder-in-chie of the Pacific fleet, was killed Sunday in the Jap anese attack on Hawaii
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
PLEAD GUILTY

Three persons pleaded guilty of disorderly conduct this week in U. S. Commissioner Court and drew fines of s25 each from Judge Rich ard J. Suratt. They were Archie Lel Gault, Lillian Stokes and George Ty-I meyer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
AMERICA FIRsTERS
 DISSOLVE; PLEDGE
 SUPPORT TO NATION

CHICAGO - Gen. Robert Wood announced the dissolution of the America First Committee and urged its followers to support the nations war effort Wood was Chairman of the America Firsters which claimed to have more than a million mem- bers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 WILL MEET MONDAY NOON

Regular meeting of the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday noon in the Civic Center. As this probably will be the last meeting of the year as matters per taining to Christmas and winding up business for year are due to come up all members are urged to be on hand.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
WRANGELL GETS TOUCH
 OF REAL ARMY AS SIGNAL CORPS MEN DON UNIFORMS

Those flashing young fel- lows you see busily engaged with their dots and dashes at the office of the [. s. Signal Corps in the Federal Build ing, wearing brass buttons and kakhi, are the same ones we've seen every day in muf- Ii, only they look a little more military in their army strappings.
 Orders came Wednesday evening at six p. m. that all Signal Corps personnel must wear their uniforms. It has been the privilege and habit for the men to wear civilian dress in the Territory.
 They're the same good-na- tured, efficient Army men but somehow the brass but tons add a touch of war to the community and are good for the general morale
 :. I. .. .1 4 4 j. 4 .+ z- .E.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
WRANGELL SENTINEL
 GIVES WAR FACTS

IN TOWN'S FIRST EXTRA
 The Associated Press was on the job last Sunday when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor launched.
 With the airways damned with various reports and ru- mors, the Associated Press, as always, was able to furn- ish The Sentinel and associ- ated papers with the latest authentic bulletins as they came from the scene of the attack.
 By Sunday night as com- plete a picture as possible was in the hands of The Sem tinel and it followed with the first Extra Edition ever published in Wrangell Mon day afternoon.
 The Sentinel, through the Associated Press, will contin- ue to give its readers the lat est developments of war as they occur. Readers may be assured that in the future, if the news warrants it, The Sentinel will be on the job with other Extra editions. q g. & & & & { q i q I
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON An official communique said that Capt. Kelly, Army fIier, who bombed and sunk the 29.000-ton Japanese battleship Haruna, has been killed in action.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-12-12
Jap Navy FleeS When Spotted By
 American Ships
(By.A Associated .Press)

BULLETIN - Manila - Gen. Douglas MaeArthur in an of- fieial oommuniQue today. said a squadron of 113 Japanese planes attacked Manila today. Eleven were shot down and the others driven off. Actual count of the planes was made, the communi- que said.
Evening star., 1941-04-18
DU-O\S
LEADERS In
MEMS
LIGHTWEIGHT
One-Pieee
Underwent
81

Nor. GOODNESS, comfort is s,ogrs. s5a
rmSer ,-ssSorn than you've ever st.,s known, snon
tIeeHUi,t re ,1Ubt, smooth, you don't s,.nsss know
yUT pui or bind anywhere, snson on @SRn white, Ss
,amssd white Iuasarai spring needle Isle. Size
SO to As.
Kann's-street Fioor'
Evening star., 1941-04-18
The New
"TUCKAWAY"
HAT 7
s3.8.j

Smart lightweight hats in the new low taperint
crown and wider darng brm with narrow welt edge
reliable and fodable and all furfelt Saratoga
willow green pearl gray steel gray. air blue ane
khaki tan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-04

EVERY YEAR Uncle Sam takes on thousands OF workers
the dnSkiled the sffied
experience there are
learn while you learn jobs.
opportunity United States Civil Service!
Read and
Q-Pm interested in mechanical trades could I get
training? 49,.
All you're under u you take an examination Tor
while learn mechanical trade suc
bolerrnaker electrician, machiniSt
QWhat chance has high school graduate interested IN
science?
Ali you've your subject year, take the
Laboratory Apprentice field such chemistry
physics Pay $1,000 Then with years college work or
laboratory experience for the next grade.
older experienced worker Our 4opage book
Government Jobs lists jobs OF many
kinds pay requirements Tells apply; explains
regulations
Send FIFTEEN CENTS for this booklet 10 The
Institute, lbs Times Square, Detroit Mich
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-04

water boiler emptied and faucer
left open.
Water and Gas
Pour a little kerosene dow
the basin drain pipes and the
=teiiei-isa Ris=ta= REeHeat=HateH
IcTt in elbow turns from fTeeZ-
ing and gas from the septic
tank Seeping back into the
house
Liquids in bottles should not
be left in the house II freezing
temperatures are anticipated.
Just before leaving, lock cell
lar doors and windows, lock all
other windows and if there are
shutters. lock them, TOO, or else
draw shades.
Spray and dust around sink,
bathrooms and cellar with good
Insecticides. Make sure that
nothing likely TO attract TO-
dents or insects is left in the
house
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-04
Bed Springs

Rub open bed springs with a
thln coating Of lemon oil 10 pre-
vent rust. taking care not 10
smear the mattress Cover the
mattress and hoist back over
Dashboard Of bed for ventila-
ton.
Clean out furnace and pipes
before the house Is closed, taking
care TO replace the pipes. The
fireplace chimney should be
closed.
To prevent bursting water
pipes, the water should be shut
off at the main intake point, the
kitchen and bath valves opened.
drained and left open: the hot
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-04
Clean Refrigerator

Disconnect the refrigerator
clean thoroughly and leave It's
door open for ventilation
A refrigerator run by gas
must have both the pilot light
and the water supply dlScon-
nected Remove all food from
the premises except canned
goods.
If bedding and linen are 10
be left. they should be stored IN
a tin-lined closet, especially #
rodents or chipmunks are
about.
Give care 10 furniture by COW
ering all upholstered pieces with
cloth or paper, and removing all
small pieces 10 closets.
Roll up rugs and cover with
paper.