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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
Council Names Judges, Clerks
 For Election

City Council at is regular monthly meeting last night in the Council chambers named fhe follow ing to handle the election here next Tuesday:
 Judges-ATrs. May Gartley Jor- gen Roaming and C. Don Miller.
 Clerks-Mrs Ealborg Coulter and Mrs. Julius Mason
 Adopting che recommendation al the Utilities BoaIa the Council authorized the paf, aaze oi SG50o in series . EaEeH#4.H bonds which wiiI go HH5 2 e4sHz .und for the uilities PuHehazs #.li be made tr#u Isuz l#aaa#.### reserves.
 -. :. 4.-##. t. ice President ana czsA##z s #Hk of Wran- EaiI =H4#=.. =asa aEa Council, rss7i# #zer tro.a E. \. Ras- muson. g. =aaEH-~. President of the bank protesting this years in-| e1#a =. assessment which theI beard eI aaaaulaGoa had fixed onI a two-lhiras valuation. a practice said To be etIective in other towns. The presidents letter said the bank would be forced to withdraw from Wrangeu and combine is #itaizs with the Bank of Alaska chain which AIr Easmuson heads unless the levy was adjusted. Council held it had gone into the matter careful ly as a Board of Equalization and did hot feel in position to reverse itz iuz@-ent The City Clerk was advised 70 notify the bank to that effect tIr Thornquist told the Council there was nttle doubt in his mind but that the bank would be closed here unless an adjustment was made in the tax assessment. as, he said. business did not warrant il. |
 Due To the poor season and antic- [ lpated falling off in tax revenues. | Council decided to delay for the time being the improvement of theI street by the Federal building, but instructed the light department to ! reinstaIl temporary lights along the street. It also voted to return the purchased last year, VI 4lAN II ha1 ADuuu uQl suIldbIG TOT the water plant here. and accept the offer to rerund the pur- chase price. Purchase of other e-l quipment was held In allegiance for the present as suitable equipment will cost in the neighborhood of $500.
 The Council approved the action of the Police committee in elosingI the recreation center in the fireI station except at such times as itI is to be in use for the USO and tn der supervision. USO committee will have the headquarters open from 8 to midnight every Friday. Saturday and Sunday night.
 Council approved claims against the general fund for July in the a. mount of $2.924.9O and against the light fund for $1,348.76; against the general fund for August in the amount of S1,458.77 and against the light fund for $1,723.27
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04

Double holiday looms this week end with business ceasing in the community Monday. Labor Day. All stores and most business houses will be closed throughout the day. Tues day is general election day and the polls will be open in the City Hall from a. m. to ' D. m. Cor list or candidates see Periscope.)
 Kickoff for the holiday week end will be the big US0 Jamboree to- morrow night in the ANB hall with full evening of entertainment eats and what-have-you promised. For those who do not care to dance there will be games and other fea- lures for an enjoyable evening. USo guarantees you won't go away hun gry.
 With it's motto you help some one you know when you help the USO," the committee is working to put over Wrangell's quota in a short time. USO means United Service Organizations and it includes the various groups such as the Salvation Army. Y. NJ. C. A, |. w. c. A Jew ish, Catholic and other organiZa- tions such as participated separate ly in bringing comforts to the ser vice men in the last war. In this
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
Salmon Pack For District 262.56O Cases

Salmon pack in the Wrangell= Petersburg district. including eight packers. reached a total of 262.569 cases for the season, according to figures from the U. 8. Fish and WildHfe Service. compiled through last Saturday. Aug 29, as the sea son came to an end in this district Three-day extension Was granted on the west coast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. but due to he I.cs fhaI word of the extension did not reach here until Monday afternoon after packers and fishermen here had been advised to put away their gear is the season was closed. the s5 laast estzn.ioa Was - little aid to this district as many boats ..r= unable 10 take advantage Of it in 5ha short time remaining after the announcement reached here. For GdtaiIa ana editorial com ment see page 2.J
 Tha pack was one of the smallest i5 years. The district pack for the same period last year was 714.6S5 cases. for I940. 2S3.546 eases and in 1889. 359,554 cases.
 The pack figures for the eight canneries in the district follow:
 Alaskan Sea Foods-Reds. 270, kings. 6S; pfnks. 9.S54; chums. 6,-I 37g. echoes. 202. total. 16.775.
 ARB=Reds, 2.499; kings, 645: pinks. I7Os0; ehums, 1850; co- hoes. 5.969; total, 30,743.
 Burnett-Reds, 2,614; kings. 45; pinks. 21651; chums, GAPS; co- hoes. 1.231; total, 5I,969.
 Kaylor-Reds, 4,295; kings. 72;I pinks. 11,755; ehums. 1O,741: CO., hoes. 684; total. 27547.
 Farwest-Reds. 2,152; kings. O;I pinks, 11,918; chums, 3,84S; co-. hoes. 1,7O6; total, 19,620.
 Nakat-Reds. 2,S78; kings, O. rinks. 34.04O; ehums, 11,497; CO., hoes. 3.9O2; total 5Z,312.
 PAF-Reds, 4566; kings, 65; pinks, 52,1S9; chums, 14,126; CO hoes. S.61S; total, 79,564.
 Einstoss-Reds. 2,9O0; kings, O.: pinks. 19S; ehums, l94; echoes, 739; total, 4,031.
 Totals, Reds. PATIO; kings, 895, pinks, 158,68O: chums, 57.764; col hoes. 23051; grand total 262. .560I cases.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
USO Jamboree Tomorrow Night Will Feature Labor Day Week
 End Holiday In Wrangell

var the effort is united and work ing in close collaboration with the War and Navy Departments.
 Russ Warfel's orchestra will fur nish the music for tomorrow nights jamboree.
 Mrs. Frank s. Barnes, USO chair man, called a meeting of her com nittee on Monday evening and they decided the USO headquarters in the firehall will be open in the future from D. m. to midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sundays at at other times if found necessary. The hall will be closed at other hours unless proper supervision is available.
 Committee in charge of the jam boree are Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. J. T. Gillingham, Salvation Army; Miss Catherine Bastress, nurses associa- tion: Mrs. Clarence Wies, cannery workers Mrs. Lloyd Ripley, Red Cross; Mrs. Harry Coulter, Legion Auxiliary; Miss Elna Arola,, St. Philips Guild; Miss Sue Smith, Eastern Star; Mrs. Bill Vim Ladies Aid; Mrs. Eilert Holbeck, Altar Society; Mrs Hill Barring ton, Mrs. J. M. Steear, and Mrs Lew Williams. representatives al at large.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
5talingrad Appears
 Doomed AS NaziS
 Storm Outer Gates
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MOSCOW -sGarmel ar lae smash ing lofee oI e#o aHk#. lHe Russians in the sautasla Hezaas#z of sIal- ingrad had rsrealea la new liaes today and the aerua Ho.ds 8a- pounding al ta- Tital -sz. aIease. of the city itself The situation au staliugrad was declared mos aIr- ical
 In the Black Sea area. ths ga- mans were crawling iowa HHa naval bastiou of Novorossisk ta 5.- peated attacks. The general pos ton on the Yolga and in the hz8.6 sea coastal passes was beeomf8g in- areasmgly grave. On every mont sas Germans smashed relentLess'g zainst Russian defenses.
 An almost continuous air stHaa- gle ragged over the stalingrad bat tle field. Russian fighter planes and Thanking forces attempted To .ient off repeated dive bombing attacks of German planes. Tanks led one German infantry attack al- ter another on the ground despite powerful Russian artillery and mol or fire which frequently compelled the Nazis to turn back.
 In one sector above che eig .I Stalingrad a Russian a9uafer a.= tack over rau all important raa5= and railway poiar controlling tAs Germans supply highway ftaA lhs Don toward StaIingrad. Three Gel man companie wage reported ~iu- ed out in the sector.
 Further north in the E1stskays region of the Don elbow. tae Eus- sians. who have been attacking the long flank of the German supply line, more than held their own ia the face of tank led counter a,taeks. In one area a Red force captured q hill filtered with German dead
 Following their withdrawal. re- ported yesterday northwest Of No yorossisk. thc Russians on tie Black Sea coast were being press l from two directions. northeast aId northwest E..t Iue#adail# Earmaa forces were being concentrated at this end of the mountains whets he seashore skirts the Concession range of the west and leads 3u4 miles southward 10 the Turkisa border In the mid-Gaucasus. he. r Mozdak, 50 miles from the Grauy oil fields. the Germans still Wele fighting to get across d water bar rier.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
RAF LEAVES KARLSRUHE IN SMOKING SHAMELESS

LONDON = Royal Air Force bombers in strong force flew 45o miles into occupied Europe and turned the upper Rhineland city of Karlsruhe into a shambles which today was still marked by columns of smoke over the still burning city. Karlsruhe is a key transport and war production point The attack. in which eight RAF bombers were lost out of d force of upwards from 200 planes, underscored the coincid- ent promise by Air Minister Sir Archibald Sinclair that Allied air forces would smash repeatedly at Hitler's vital rail system and thus collapse his war effort It was the anniversary of Britain's declaration of war three years ago, but the GeH- man air force made only small sca'a sporadic attacks on England and did no damage.
 The American Flying Fortress were idle but Major General Carl spaatz, ommander-in-Chief ot tEa |. s. air forces in the European theater. announced decorations for many crew members who participate ed in the first seven successful raids made by the big ships. with out the loss of one
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
ROOSEVELT APPEALS TO
 NATIONS YOUTH TO
 BEAR RESPONSIBILITIES

WASHINGTON-Appealing to the young people everywhere, Presi- dent Roosevelt said yesterday that the cause of the United Nations was "the cause of youth itself; that youth must fight the battles and bear the responsibility of the peace to follow The Axis offers the younger. generation nothing ex- cept death, he asserted. while vic tory for the United Nations means "a new life that can be lived in freedom and justice and decency.
 To men in the services the Pres ident sent a special message, ito men in the services which has led you to the Solomon Islands or to the Red Sea or to the coast of France is. in fact. an extension of Main street and when you fight anywhere along that road you are fighting in the defense of your homes. your own free schools, your own churches. your own ideals"
 Mr. Roosevelt made these state ments in a midday address to the International Students Assembly young folks representing all the United Nations. His words spoken directly, or a translation, were car ried the world around by radio.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
Wrangell Bond Sales Go Over
 $8,0O0 Figure

Wrangen Victory Bond sales reach ed a total of Sszzt2.s0 for the month of August. just concluded. according to report of Postmaster B. Y. Grant. Demand for the bonds continues steady. revealing that res fdents of this community are dig ging deep to help their country win the war. the Fastmas.4. said
 The Town of Wransell gave inn netus to government bond sales here for September a. 5t it's meeting last night the Council authorized the purchase from light department revenues of $7.500 in series c bonds which will go into a sinking fund for the utilities department.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
PETAIN STILL CONFIDENT AFTER 3 YEARS OF WAR

VTCHY-A mysterious note of confidence was sounded by Mar shal Petain yesterday on the third anniversary of Frances entrance in to a war which she lost in ten months. Addressing Frances Con gress of School Teachers, once con sidered slightly pink in political views and the most pacifist section of the population, Petain compared the present situation with that of 1917 when the Army was becoming mutinous. Affirming a new note Of confidence which he sounded last Sunday when he declared his be- lief in his ability to work out his national revolution, he said, ''it is this confidence which has sus- tained me in the darkest hours" The anniversary found the popula- tion as a whole, however, wonder ing whether France will lose the peace as we'll as thG war.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
WELL KNOWN WRANGELL COUPLE MARRIED HERE
 MONDAY EVENING

Violet Kanerya and Marian Goodrich, well known Wrangell couple. were married Monday even ing, August 31, at the home of Mrs. Mae Hanford and the groom's moth CT, Mrs Emma Goodrich. The cou- pie was attended by MT. and Mrs. John Maxand Mrs. Maxand and Mr Goodrich are brother and sister Ceremony was performed by U. s. Commissioner R. J. Suratt. Friends dropped in following the ceremony and the following evening a recep- tion honoring the couple was held at the home of Mr and Mrs. Max and which was attended by a wide circle of friends who have known the bride and groom for years.
 MT and Mrs Goodrich will make their home in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
MANY WRANGELL AND PETERSBURG FOLKS
 TRAVELLING SOUTH

Wrangell residents getting permits to travel this week included Melba Allaire, Laura Bradley, Mrs Andra Roaming. the Rev. William Forbes, Madge Gillen, MT. and Mrs. Eilert Holbeck. Ellen Leite. John Midland Mrs. Dorothy Malland, MT. and Mrs H. B. Olson and Charles Olson, Mr and Mrs. F. T. Richfield, Ina AL pima Shepard, Berta Vaughn, MT. and Mrs. Frank Winston, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Klein. Eugene War wick, Betty Osborne and Albert Osborne.
 From Petersburg travellers going south today from here were Law renee Molver, William Wilder, Ce- eil W. Anderson, Paul H. Smith, Lawrence Sztuk ana Leonard H. Anderson.
 Young Wilder. son of Mir. and Mrs. Claire Wilder, editors of the Petersburg Press, is going to en- ter Washington State College.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
FOUR UNITED NATIONS SIGN
 RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON = The United States yesterday concluded agree ments with four of the United Ma tions designed to formulate the ar engagements for reciprocal aid a gainst the enemy. The agreements involved Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and fighting France and provide that those nations shall supply war materials and services to the United Statees on the same terms as this country gives lend lease assistance to them
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
ALLIES HOPE#TO# TRAP ROMMEL

CAIRO-Ameriean and British air attacks on a scale unpreeedent- ed in the western desert and long tanks and transport concentrations 2. ere reported today from the Egyp- 5au battle field with the maJoI battle for the Nile still to come
 nited States and British head quarters announced that medium Bombers of the United States all lorces successfully attacked the ell ,my in a daylight battle destroying aud damaging enemy vehicles. ms aerial action, plus the fury of the artillery fire which broke upon the German African Corps, showed that ii had appeared to have forced Marshal Erwin Rommel into role of caution.
 German tank columns withdrew from part of the stoye-pipe-shaped area into which they had been pushed since dawn Monday, while he harrassing the Germans have received from the British armored units and artillery may have caused this withdrawal. There is no doubt the real objective of Marshal Rom meTs present movement is to get into the best position for an attack.
 As the enemy tanks withdrew British tanks and armored cars moved forward little, tightening the Allied wise which has been drawn about the Germans on three sides.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
REV. WILLIAM FORBES ARRIVES TO TAKE OVER
 EPISCOPAL PAST0RATE

The Rev William Forbes. a young man who has just completed his studies. arrived in WrangelI this week from Philadelphia 10 take over the pastorate of the Rev. Ar mold Krone, who is leaving in a few days for Nenana, his new station. The Rev. Mr Forbes will preach Sunday at the Episcopal church.
 On his first mission out of sem mary, the Rev Mir. Forbes express ed pleasure at his assignment to Alaska where the late Bishop Rowe made such an enviable record through his long years of service in the Territory. MT Forbes is a native of Philadelphia.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR H. L. RINEHART
 IN FORT STANTON

Funeral services for Harry Lloyd Rinehart, pioneer Wrangell resid- ent, who died August II in the Marine hospital at Fort Stanton, New Mexico, were held there and burial took place at Fort Stanton according to word received from his daughter, Mrs. Harold J. Noble of Stockton, Cal He had been i'll from pulmonary tuberculosis since 1887 when he entered the marine hospit- al in Seattle. Last February he was transferred to the marine hospital in Fort Stanton. MT. Rinehart first came north in 1907 and had lived in the Territory since that time un- til going south in 1887
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
US. Marines Have
 Situation We'll In
 Hand In SOlOmOnS
IBy Associated Pres9

ElN As@BEl LEA Ne7
 UNuAIED-From tbe Pacific one |. 5. Nayy III a sequel to the occupation oI the SoIomous by b. s. Marines disclosed that our positions were beng steadily reenIorced ana strengthened and that the Marines N ere ueauag nIJa small uelacu= 4.eals oI aapauese troops newly lau4uu at saIlou5 pOIRls. The com munlqua also told of new American air aodou agaInst enemy shipping off the solomon group and said that U. s. fighters and auti-aircraft had saszbez cf=ht Japanese planes dur .... :. #e..s enemy air raid ou the #...=. #1z-Lza.a Cu Guadal= canal Island where there is an eN- eeIeut Allied air base. Damage to che installations was minor.
 \ communique from General Mae Arthur's headquarters said Allied planes bombed and strafed Japanese troops in the Kokoda area on New Guiuea Island four times yesterday while Allied ground troops rested.
 A Japanese destroyer and air dromes at both Lac and Buka were the targets of other aerial raids. Milne Bay operations at the south eastern tip of New Guinea, were summarized with the declaration that the Australians continued to round up isolated enemy detaeh- ments in the jungle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
AMERICAN PLIERS DOWN FIRST GERMAN PLANE

REYKJAYIK. Ieeland-American Army fIiers in their first combat with hostile aircraft after year in Iceland shot down German Toeks-Wulf plane near ReykjaVik last month. il was announced yes terday by Army headquarters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Tn Sentinel extends b

Tn Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to the follow ing:
 Billie Churchill, Sept. 6 Mrs. Neil Grant, Sept. William c. Fletcher. Sept Marion Nelson, Sept 8 Annette Jessie Haaseth, Sept. 8 Oscar 0gland, Sept. 10 Danny Mccullough, Sept II
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
HALIBUT FISHING IN AREAS THREE AND FOUR
 CLOSES SEPTEMBER 25

The International Fisheries Com mission has announced September 25 at midnight as the closing date for halibut fishing in Areas three and four and midnight October 15 as the last date of validity permits, it was announced this week by Ed ward ". Allen, Chairman, through the L. S Custom office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
GUILD MEETING

St. Philips Guild will meet We'd nesday evening, Sept. g, at the home of Mrs. ]. H. Clements
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04
WAR NEEDS MoNEYi

IT will cost money to defeat enemy asgressors Your government calls on you to help now.
 Buy Defense Bonds or Stamps today. Make every pay day Day by participating n the Payroll Say ings Plan.
 Bonds cost $1875 and up Stamps 1O9 25t and The help Of every individual is needed.
 Do your part by buying your share every pay day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-04

aNaaaa Historical Llhgan Juneau. Alaska
Evening star., 1942-11-21
National Cathedral
United Services 10
Resume Tomorrow
Dr.. Polling to Preach
In First Of New Series
At 4 O'Clock

United services will be resumed
at Washington Cathedral tomorrow
when the first Of new series is
held at 4 pm, with the Rev. DR..
Daniel Polling as preacher. This
series Of services, which was begun
last spring ION behalf Of a united
people In time Of national emer-
gency," M sponsored jointly by the
Cathedral and the Washington Fed
Grafton Of Churches to bring out
standing preachers, both laymen
and clergymen, to the Capital.
DR.. Polling is one of the best
known clergymen in America today.
He Is international president of the
Christian Endeavor. Taking part
with him in tomorrow afternoons
service will be Washington clergy
men representing the federation as
well as members of the Cathedral
clergy.
The canon chancellor Of the
Cathedral, the Rev. Theodore O..
Wedel, will preach at the II o'clock
service OF morning prayer. Holy
communion will be celebrated at
7.30 and $50 am.
Special music has been arranged
for the afternoon service, to be sung
by the choir of men and boys.
Special services on Thanksgiving
Day will include services of holy
communion at 7:30 and $50 am,
morning prayer at IL am. and eve
ming prayer at pm. The Bishop of
Washington, the Right Rev. James
E. Freeman. will preach at the IL
o'clock service.
Evening star., 1942-11-21
86-Star Service Flag
Will Be Unfur|ed
Al Covenant-First
Dr.. Mccartney to Give
Sermon Dedicated to
Men in Air Service

A service flag will be dedicated at
the Covenant-First Presbyterian
Church Sunday morning. The flag
contains IS blue stars and one gold
star for Howard Rodney Weaver,
who was killed in Australia in June.
DR.. Albert j. McCartney's subject
will be Wings of the Morning" I"
dedicated to the men of the air
service. The chancel choir will sing.
Thanksgiving Day will be observed
with services at II am. The First
Baptist Church will join with the
Covenant-First in union service.
DR.. Edward Hughes Pruden of the
Baptist Church will be the speaker.
Burley Wormington Colt, a past
president of the Covenant Fellow
ship, will speak at 7 pm. on wis
dom and Song"
A communion service will be con-
Quoted by Dr. Mccartney for the
Westminster group of high school
and Junior college age at 5 pm. Miss
Mable Thurston will be the speaker.
Evening star., 1942-11-21
DR.. Buschmeyer 10 Start
Series on Keeping Faith

At Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church at II am. tomorrow the
Rev. DR.. Fred Sherman Buschmeyer
will preach on Keeping Faith"
This will be the first of a series of
three sermons on the theme. At
10 am. the Adult Study Group will
continue discussions on "a Search
for World Order" These discus
sions are directed by DR.. Wendell
Hayes. All who are interested are
invited to attend.
On Wednesday there will be the
usual open house and games and
dancing for men in service and civil
ian defense workers.
On Thanksgiving Day Mount
Pleasant members will unite with
members of the Francis Asburv
Methodist Church in a union
Thanksgiving service
On Saturday the 20-4O Club will
hold a progressive dinner.
Evening star., 1942-11-21
Special Service
Al Wallace Memorial

In the Wallace Memorial United
Presbyterian Church tomorrow
evening special service will be con-
Quoted by the Mems Missionary
Forum, observing men and missions
Sunday. The speaker will be the
associate secretary Of the Board of
Foreign Missions, DR.. Mills J..
Taylor of Philadelphia. who will
conduct questionnaire- type of
meeting. The young peoples choir
will sing.
DR.. C. E. Hawthorne will preach
at II am. on Joyful Christians"
The quartet and the junior choir
will sing
The Bible School teachers and
officers meet Tuesday and the same
evening the Kings Messengers
Glass meet at 7 pm. They are
hostesses to the Mems Bible Glass
meeting at the same time.
The Petworth Community Thanks
giving service will be held Wednes-
day at pm. in the Methodist
Church. DR.. Hawthorne will preach
The regular service on Thursday
evening will not be held.