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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
OSTERMAN WILL CONDUCT
 CODE CLASS IN
 SCHOOT. RJTTTnTNG HERE

Beginning next Friday, March 1S. at 7:30 D. m Leo Osterman, we'll known (before the ban) local anna teur radio operator will conduct classes at the pubic school building ill the Morse International code. All persons wishing to learn the code are invited to attend these sessions, which are absolutely free, and are being held in the interest of the pre- sent emergency.
 Young fellows should be especial ly interested" Osterman pointed out, If they're drafted or want to enlist, knowing how to send and receive radio code would quickly get them special ratings with added pay. Tell them all they need to bring is a pencil an some paper to write on and I'll do the ref l."
 Persons interested should get in touch with Osterman during the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
MRS. ALICE YVES HEADS
 CANNERY UNION HERE

Mrs. Alice Wies was elected Pres ident of the Cannery Workers Aux Hilary Union here at the election held last Friday. Other officers chosen were Mrs. Jewel Bfnkley, Vice Pres ident; J. B. Cauley, secretary-Treas- urer; Joe Hernandez, Sergeant-at- arms; Mrs. Dave Gay, Betty Osborne, Lucy Powers, Ethel Casey, Nellie De- venny, Lawrence Taylor, Executive Board.
 The new officers were installed at c meeting of the union Tuesday eve ming in the Union hall with retir- ing President C. Don Miller induct- ing the new officials. There was a large attendance and lunch and a social hour was enjoyed after the meeting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
Five Wrangell Names On Union
 BallOting List

Election of headquarters officers of the Alaska Salmon Purse Seiners Union and the Cannery Workers Auxiliary Union for the Southeast district is being held this week. Bal loting closes tomorrow night. Names of five Wrangell people appear on the ballot.
 Candidates are.
 President = Frank j. Peratrovieh of Klawock. incumbent. and Andrew R. Hanson. Petersburg
 Vice President = Joe Krause, Ketchikan; Edward Peratrovich Klawock; Charles Nelson. Craig.
 Secretary Treasurer ASPSU and CWAU - w. c. Wies, Wrangell; Frank G. Johnson, Rake: Mrs M. J. Hanson, Ketchikan.
 Executive Board, ASPSU, three 70 be elected = Tom Elswfck. Wran- gell; ouis Kitkoon Hydaburgs Ar thur Johnson. Rake; George Case. Wrangell; Charles Nelson. Craig; Peter Roberts, Klawoek; Joseph Demmert, Craig.
 President. CWAU - Mrs. Ruby Peratrovich. Klawock, incumbent, and S. B. sandefer, Craig.
 Vice President - Mrs. Alice Wies. Wrangell; Mrs. Alice Kitkoon, Hyd- aburg; Mrs Frieda Carrier, Craig; Mrs. Emily Johnson, Rake; Mrs. Ed ma Peratroyich, Klawoek.
 Executive Board, three to be cleo ted - Mrs. George K. Williams, Ket- chikan; Lawrence Taylor, Wrangell; :; Mrs. Fred Williams, Klawock; Mrs. Edna Peratroyich, Klawoek; Sam Murchison, Metlakatla; Mrs. A. R. Hanson, Petersburg; Mrs. Nancy Nelson, Craig.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
By olive 3. Johnson, Pub. Chairman

Volunteer for civilian defense work
 Work with the Red Cross.
 Care for the Wars victims.
 Keep hearts high and confidence firm.
 These are the duties assigned to every member of che American Le- zion Auxiliary in the War message of the Auxiliary National Presi- dent, received by Miss Sally Hart, President of Merlin Elmer Palmer Unit Of the Auxiliary.
 The message from Mrs. Mark W. Murrin, national President, said;
 aTo speedily effect the utilization of our energies, l hereby urge ey- cry member of the American Legion Auxiliary to register at once with her local office of Civilian Defense, volunteering for whatever tasks she is capable of doing.
 T also urge that the Auxiliary's cooperation with the American Red Cross be expanded and intensified Let every Auxiliary member give every available hour to the work of this great organization, which is so Yitally needed now.
 T am calling Lpon all members of the Auxiliary to carry forward the work of mercy and relief which we have conducted so long for the disabled and dependents of the first World War, extending it to the vic tins of this new conflict.
 Above all, let us keep our hearts high and our confidence firm. Let Us set an example of calm courage and willing sacrifice that will be a light of inspiration for America in this dark hour. By our spirit, as well as by our endeayOrs, we can help win Victory for America
 Louis Scribner, Jne of our local "boys" who has been in Veterans $ Hospitals in the states for the past several years, recently sent the local Unit some Victory Seeds, as he cal led them, and the ladies of the town will plant them, hoping that a good crop will be reaped.
 Plans are on foot for the annual Birthday Party of the Legion and Auxiliary, which will be held at the Dugout on Monday evening, March 16 Bear this in mind and be on hand for a good sociable evening.
 The Girl Scouts are making plans to do some Red Cross work at the school next Monday evening.
 At a special meeting held at the Dugout Thursday evening Mrs. Dol lie Hamling was initiated into the local Unit. Mrs. Hamling is leaving for Ketchikan on Saturday but we hope that she will visit Wrangell occasionally.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
GARDEN CLUB WILL MEET NEXT TUESDAY
 AT CHISHOLM HOME

The Wrangell Garden Club will meet next Tuesday evening, March 10, at the home of Mrs. L. B. Chis- holm.
 At the February meeting, plans for making a scrapbook of Alaskan wildflowers were started. Articles from papers and magazines concern ing the work of other Garden clubs in Ketchikan, Cordova and Juneau were read and discussed. It was re- ported that some have accepted the offer to use vacant lots about town for Victory gardening. The club is making plans for beautifying var ious spots in Wrangell, including roadsides, and the park.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
Marine Hospital
 Must Have Army
 Or Navy Approval

Chances of getting a marine hos pita in Alaska at the present time are not bright unless It is tied ul with the war effort, Wrangell Cham Der of Commerce was informed a it's luncheon meeting Monday in a communication from Delegate An- thOny J. Dimond. Unless the project has the approval of the army or na- " as a war necessity it hasn't a chance of getting approved, the Dele gates frankly stated.
 Letter was received from the Pa cific Veneer company of Westminis- ter. B. C.. asking for further infor- nation on birch along the Stikine suitable for the manufacture of air craft plywOod. Home Industries eon1- mittee is supplying the data and the company said 1t would send up a cruiser if the information justified There is heavy demand for birch wood at the present in aircraft con struction.
 Dr. Frank Hull of the Red Cross, who was here from San Francisco giving first aid instruction, was a guest and predicted a big rush of tourists to Alaska after the war. He advised the business men to weather through the present haz- ards and be ready for the big north ward trek after the conflict.
 Attorney Grover Vim of Juneau brought greeting from the Juneau chamber.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
MRS. ROBERT MURPHY COMES FROM SEATTLE
 TO VISIT RELATIVES

Mrs. Robert Murphy and seven months old son, Michael, of Seattle arrived in Wrangell last Monday evening on the Canadian boat. Mrs Murphy is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. P. c. Mccormack, pioneer Wrangel residents, and came north at word of the illness of her father who is in Bishop Rowe Hospital
 Mrs. Murphy was born in Juneau but was raised in Wrangell and is renewing old time Friendships here. Since her marriage, nearly three years ago, she has made he1 home in Seattle. She expects to be here indefinitely.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
CIVIC CLUB TOMORROW

The Civic Club will meet tomor- row at Civic Center Business of inn portance in connection with the Ma tional Defense program will come up and all members are requested to attend. Dessert luncheon will be served promptly at 1:30.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
NO SERVICES SUNDAY

There will be no services at the local Catholic church tonight or on Sunday, March as Father Hoch has gone to Klawock and will not return until next Tuesday
 The collection for the War Relief fund will be taken on Sunday, March Is.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
ST. PHILIPS CHURCH

7:30 a. m. Holy Communion at Wrangell Institute for the Congre- gation of Christ the King.
 1O:00 a. m. Church School and Adult Bible Class.
 11:00 a. m. Morning Prayer with Litany and Sermon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
MISSION SOCIETY ELECTS

Officers for the coming church year were elected this week at a special meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary Society as follows;
 President. Mrs. Sophia Kelly; Vice President, Mrs Clara Austin; Sec retary, Miss Louise Joseph, Treas urer, Mrs. N. H. Champlin.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
NAVY CENSOR HERE

Edward c. Scott, U. s. Navy en- listed man, arrived in Wrangell to- day and will be stationed here as censor of communications
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
EMPLOYMENT MAN THROUGH

R. E. Barnes of the Ketchikan of flee of the U. S. Employment Ser vice was through town en route to Juneau this morning. He was ac- companied by Mrs. Barnes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
HE'D ADS

FOR SALE--two goats, pure rich milk producers; one about quarts daily, one about 4 quarts Also rab- bits. Inquire Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
GUILD MEETING

Miss Elna Arola will be co-hos- tess with Mrs. M. o. Johnson We'd nesday night when St. Philips Guild meets at the Johnson home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06

FOR SALE-Reduction gear, two to one Morse chain. See at City Motor Service. 11tf
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Precinct No. ;

Establishment of Greenbelt as new voting precinct
separate from Branchville is victory for all of and
climax to the threeyear fight of our neghbors-
Judge Thomas Freeman In September for first time
Greenbeters will to the polls for elections within
their town limits.
Not that objected to Branchvile voting place
for Branchvle residents Somehow just could see
much in having 400 voters leaving compact
little town that Greenbelt and prowlng down the old
dirt road for sxmie round trip to With the
wroad about to be completed day the trip would
be peasanter but difficult that gas and tire
shortage plaques
Having our own polling place should stimulate more
residents to declare for Maryland citizenship and regstra
on The reorganization of the precincts within the 21s
District has made Greenbelt part of the Maryland
munity politically.
One note of caution Let budding political enthusiasts
on the local not rushing into fight for office
with unseemng haste There other people this new
precinct besides Greenbeers, and still regarded
newcomers by the old residents of some neighborng
communities.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Shuttle Bus Again

Only few days remain for Greenbet transportation
questOnnares to be filled turned in to the admin
sraton office The original deadlne has already passed
SO few have been submitted that the data will not be used
at the public service hearings Baltimore unless special
effort at this last moment brings in additional the
completed questonnares.
Perhaps Greenbelters tired and dsgusted with the
public transportation and believe that after these long
of wrangng with Capital Transit Company little is
to be gained by further efforts Without the effort which
we have expended however, might have even worse
facilities than available At least can not risk
worse bus schedules at this time Copies of the question
nares available at the administration office Filling out
one tomorrow give you better transportation to your
work next month G
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
A Neu, Store

Long-delayed action additional shopping facilities
Tor Greenbet residents will with immediate response
here as solution to crowded food store and drug
Location of the construction in the new section
north OF the original town will criticism from
those who want everything possible done keep all of
Greenbelt tightly knit into single community Erection
of second school and second food store the new
for new residents we'll create feeling of separatism
which would be unhealthy for the civic spirit which has
meant much to the town. The practical advantages of
cutting down distance however easily outweigh our soco-
logical fears In these months when transportation is diff
cult comparatively owned and operated shops must be
fully aware of responsibility to all Greenbet residents
whether or not they members. The location will
be more convenient for occupants of the houses and
will relieve the pressure occasioned by crowdng
Operating slim capital margins the board of directors
elected by of stores important
job ahead of them in this next Despite priores and
shortages stores must be built enlarged Despite rising
costs and increasing labor scarcity retail prices must always
match those of neighborng sores and our clerks and
managers must be courteous and efficient Quite assign
ment and one demanding the cooperation of all Greenbe
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Community Church

Rev. George Fielder Of Gettys-
burg Lutheran Theological Semi
nary will be the guest speaker for
the Sunday morning service at
the Community Church this week.
He will speak at II am. William
Blew, chairman of the pulpit sup
ply committee during the vacation
of Rev. Wilmer Pierce Johnston,
will have other announcements to
make from week to week.
The church school continues to
meet every Sunday at $3.50 am.
Glasses for all are being main
tained through the summer. I he
regular midweek meeting will be
held Wednesday at 8 p. m. in the
music room.
The religious and spiritual wei
fare committee which generally
meets on the second Sunday eve-
ming will not meet in August.
While on vacation Rev. Johnston
can usually be reached by phon-
ing Berwyn 340-M. If not there
he can be contacted by phoning
Daniel Neff, Elmer Reno or Elmer
Nagel,
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
One Thing Well
Bv ID. w. CREENBELT

It's great to see chap
Who works along at tasks,
While others sit and loaf and nap
Or in the sunlight bask.
He may not be a shining light
Who dazzles with his skill,
But working far into the night
He does it with will.
I like to see a fellow dig
For things he wants to know
And build his house so grand and
big.
A house of mind and soul.
Some day his praises we will sing
And stories we will tell
About the chap who does one thing
And learned to do it well.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
By PHIL WEXLER

sued call to all women in Green
belt to join the Civilian Defense
Corps. Nearly $50 women will be
placed on duty as Afraid Ward
ems and as Auxiliary Policewomen.
All women registering will be
given full training and then placed
On duty. The main object of en-
listing women in the Civilian De-
fense Corps is to prepare for pos
sible losses in the corps ranks of
men who are needed for active
service or who are forced to work
longer hours at their productive
units and offices in Washington.
Also, women will placed on day
time duty so that Greenbelt can
be assured adequate protection
during daylight raids and alarms.
However, this woman's army Is
only the beginning of drive to
enlist the aid of all women in town
to join the defense workers organl-
zation. Many women have already
expressed the opinion that Green
belt lacks protection during the
daytime-many have also express
ed the hope that they be given
an opportunity to share the WORK
of the Defense Corps here i'll
Grenbelt-and, now, the call Is
officially open for those patriotic
women who feel that they should
do something to help win this war
at home. Hand in hand with the
menfolk the women in Greenbeit
are being asked to sacrifice some
of their free time to aid in civilian
home protection. Women inter-
ested are requested to report either
to Officers Buddy Attick or George
Panagoulis, Comdr. Arthur Ry-
sticken, or to Mrs. Honey" Rog-
ers, secretary of the corps.
Raid Denominations
Civilian deefnse workers VINO
would like to see the raid demon
strations sponsored by the War
Department Civilian Protection
School at College Park every other
Friday night are requested to ask
their unit chiefs to make reserva-
tions for them. AS soon as all
civilian defense workers who ale
interested in seeing this amazing
show have had the opportunity to
do so tickets will be available to
the general public through Comdr.
Rysticken.
By the way, the general public
is admitted to these demonstra-
tons after $50 pm. the night
they are held. Ticket holders are
given up to that time to obtain
their reserved seats. However, it
is only fair to remind you that al
though many without tickets are
permitted into the grounds to OBJ
serve the demonstrations-many
are also turned away due TO lack
of accommodations and space.
Warden Signs
Sometime next week display
cards will be set up in yards and
block centers throughout town in
dicating air raid posts and waro-
ems will be given cards or stickers
to place in their home windows
informing the public as to their
personal locations.
Drug Store Display
Every one in town should look
into the Drug Store prescription
window to see the various informd-
tional booklets on display therein.
A chart giving a full description
of various gases and bombs effects
and the possible treatment and
care Of one receiving burns, ETC.,
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Neu Babies

Mr.. and Mrs. William Stapler
Shields, 43-C Ridge Road, are
happy to announce the arrival OF
their daughter, Faith, born on
July 23, at Homeopathic Hospital,
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. OFT are the
proud parents of a baby girl 6
pounds, 13 ounces Joyce Virginia,
born at Washington Hospital and
Sanitarium.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07

due to the bursting Of such bombs
is also there for observation and
study.
Air Raid Spoilers Needed
Comdr. Rysticken announces
that he has rescinded the order
that defense workers acnnot take
their turn as air-raId spoilers on
the roof of the observation tower
above the drug store. All civillan
defense workers are hereby noti-
fled that they can and should con-
tribute some of their time to help
the local, air raid and observation
post fulfill its proper functions
and duties. If every warden, aux
iliary policeman and fireman, mo-
tor corps or medical service men,
ber would serve one or two hours
at the post the full schedule could
be maintained easily and without
placing an unnecessary burden
upon the shoulders of the few who
do report regularly. Judge Thomas
Freeman, in charge of the Green
bent post will be notified when the
"alert" signal is received so that
he may be able to rush down to
the post and relieve any defense
workers who may be on duty at the
time in order to have them fulfill
their proper duties as part of de-
fense units. All defense units are
asked to cooperate with the air
raid spoilers organization for al
though the observation post Is
sponsored by the War Department
and supervised by the American
Legion, our defense organization
stresses the need for full coopera-
tion and coordination of every ac-
tivity which aids in protecting
Greenbelt homes and lives.
Blood Bank
Mrs. Virginia Harris submits
her regrets to the various women
who have called her in regard to
contributing to the Blood Bank
this past week. Due to the lack
of gasoline the Hyattsvillc Motor
Corps informed Mrs. Harris that
they could not provide transporta-
tion to Washington last Thursday.
However. the Motor Corps prom
IScu W nave dC lCdoC VHC So1
available for this coming week so
all those interested are requested
to call Mrs. Harris and make ar
rangements.
1t is encouraging to note that
So many women have recently call
ed requesting they be included as
Blood Bank contributors due to the
various notices they have seen Ill
the Cooperator regarding this pa
triotic defense activity. A bou-
quet of flowers to the women of
Greenbelt for aiding in this much
needed and necessary program.
"The Unconquered People"
A new booklet entitled "The
Unconquered People" has been re-
leased by the Office of War In
formation, Washington, giving a
graphic picture of the bravery and
heroism of the people in Europe
today living under the harsh rule
of the "New Order" All citizens
should read it and a copy can be
obtained by ealing or writing the
Office of War Information IN
Washington.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
For Good Neighbors

To The Editor:
l want to take this opportunity
to thank my friends for their
kindnesses in various ways during
NV recent illness. The old adagee
* Friend in Need is a Friend
Indeed" surely applies. l am now
convalescing and hope soon to re-
gain sufficient strength to resume
normal life. .
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Hi, Neighbour!

A CHEEKY welcome is extended to
our new neighbors who recently
moved into town. They are:
Durwood B. Connlck, sc Ridge.
William H. Hollaway, sc Gafln
denway.
T Kenneth W. ornold, lob Hill
fios Anthony DuBSsEy, 5s-E Rsags
Vincent ]. Cdsinano, Jr., zz-b
Irma t. Habecker, 6-F Parkway.
Ralph A. Snider, I'D Northway.
Frank J. White, Sr., 18Th Ridge.
Andrew A. Winthrop, 4S-A
Ridge. ~, CO..
Jack H. Springer, 46-H Ridge.
Hi neighbor! =,
Our best wishes go to the fol-
lowing oldtimers who left Green
belt:
John H. Whaley, &c Ridge:
Marvin M. Wofsey, 500 Cres-
cent. n.
P. H. Waring Webb, lob Park
Oscar M. Johnson, &C Garden
way. rp:.
Harold w. Worton, 45-J Ridge.
Howard R. Peterson, lab Cres-
Sol Brautigam, 5o-F Crescent.
Joseph L. Reminlck, 5-J East-
way. ,1u
Parkway.
William J. Fenerty, 2-H East
way. 80 1:,
John H. Rorse, 18Th Ridge,
Edward D. Fowler, 14-E Kidge.
Arthur C. Pfster, TIL South
way. NIL,
William Tredwell, IGN Ridge.
Gooy-bye, good luck!
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Classified Ads

LOST-Child's gold chain with
Cross, Saturday afternoon in
Center. Contact Mrs. Root. Esd
Crescent.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-08-07
Rysticken Asks All Women
To Join Local Defense Corps

due to the bursting Of such bombs
is also there for observation and
study.