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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
Wrangel Pilot Rescued When
 Plane Crashes

Pilot c. L. Dightman, flying A. R. Brueger's Taylorcraft seaplane, had a narrow escape last Saturday night when his plane nosed over as he was coming in to a landing off the Canadian dock. Dightman got free o fthe cabin and was rescued by the Coast uGard crew. An ARB boat arrived in time to salvage the plane. The pilot suffered minor in- iuries to his stomach and back. The plane was reported to have a hole in one pontoon and the struts were bent and broken.
 Dightman was returning to Wran- gell from Petersburg at the time of accident. Due to weather conditions he had landed on the Stikine river at approximately 2 p. n. and held his plane there for about ? and one half hours, accrding to hIs report. Then, he said:
 The weather seemed to clear in the direction of WrangelI and so decided that the safe and proper thing to do would be to make the home port where the plane could be- properly moored in case of storm. l carefully observed the best position felt the landing should be made toward, but immediately after com ing in contact with the water, it was my opinion that one float hook ed under a deadhead or log that was not visible to me, nosing the plane Yoer."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
INTANGIBLE GARDEN CLUB

The Wrangen Garden Club met last week at the home of Mrs. John Clements with fourteen members present. Several magazine articles of interest were read by members, concerning activities of other Alas ka clubs. A flower show was plan ned for late September. All garden CTS will be invited to exhibit their vegetables and flowers. The pro- ceeds will be given to the hospital toward the new operating table.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. T. Mcbride, Tuesday, July IA. "Freezing and Canning Methods", will be the sub- ject for discussion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
WARNING DOG OWNERS

Dogs are again seen running loose about the streets in violation of the town ordinance which requires that dogs must be kept up by their owners or when taken out must be on leash. Owners are warned that complaints will be filed against the owners and fines levied unless these dogs are promptly kept off the streets. Starting Monday, June 22, 2 roundup will be started.
 c. H. Lloyd
 Chief of Police
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
BOMB INSURANCE C0vERAGE

Campbell Bros, local insurance agents, are informed that the U. S. government intends to issue policies against bombardment and war dam ages on properties in Alaska This is to be definitely arranged before July 1, 1942.
 Rates on this type of insurance are very low and it behooves prop erty owners to inquire into them. Inquiry should be made at
 CAMPRELL BROS. Adv.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School will begin at the Presbyterian Church Mon day morning, June 22, at g a. m.
 Any child in Wrangell is invited to attend the seasons on each morning from to 12. The time will be spent each day with class work, singing, handwork and supervised recreation. Special rec ognition will be given to all who have perfect attendance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
ELKs. LEGION PLANNING

DANCES FOURTH WEEK END
 Two big dances are being planned here for the Fourth of July week end. 1t was announced today. The Legion will sponsor a dance on July and the Elks on the night of the Fourth Chairman Roland Curtis of the Elks and Adiutant Roy Dolan of the Legon said they would appear before the Council at its special meeting next Thursday and request a permit to continue dancing after II o'clock.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
NO SIZE, WEIGHT RESTRICTION
 ON OUTGOING P. 0. PARCELS

Limitations on size of packages which are accepted for mailing to Alaska are not effective on outgoing parcels, Postmaster B. Y. Grant said this week following receipt of in- formation from the Post Office De- partment, There is no restriction on outgoing parcels.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to:
 Laveda Mather. June 22. Elmer J. Prescott, June 22. James Nolan, June 23.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
RED MEN INsTALLATTON

Installation of newly elected of ficers of the Red Men Lodge will be held on Tuesday evening, July 2.
 Brother Ted Webb will show pie tures taken at the kiddies dance, and refreshments will be served fol- lowing the meeting. All officers are expected to be present
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
CHAMPLIN- HOME

The Rev. N. Harry Champlin of the Presbyterian church returned to Wrangell this week after a week in Ketchikan. He filled the pulpit last Sunday at tne Presbyterian church in the First City.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19

Mrs. Chet Lloyd wife of Wran- gelI's police chief, and her father. William Binkley, left yesterday on the Hazel 2 for a vacation trip up the stikine to Telegraph Creek.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends for their ktndnesses and flor al offerings in the death of Fred Sever, Alaska pioneer. this week.
 Mrs. Fritz Angerman and family
 Mrs. F. T. Riehfield.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
CAR OWNERS MUST HAVE
 VEHICLE STAMP BY LILY

Motor vehicle stamps are now a. Failahie at the Post Office, Post master E. Y. Grant announced this week. Every car owner must have a stamp which costs $5., and it must be obtained by July l.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
GnESTS. .AT MANSE

Miss Bina Cline and Miss Georgia COnley. teachers from Sheldon Jackson School in Sitka, are guests this week of MT. and Mrs. N. H. Champlin.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
RUMMAGE SALE

The Ladies Altar Society will hold a Rummage Sale and "Fish Pond" Saturday, June 20 at Chub's Place. Doors open at 1 p. m.
 30-2t
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-19
vows PINK TABLETS

A rational and effective method of reducing stomach distress due to gastric hyperacidity-now stock. ed by
 WHEELER DRUG co.
 Adv.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13
LITTLE
TITLE

thought about it the more dis
turbed he got.
We are at peace but how did
some one on shore know that the
feet was headed for Diego?
Maybe some spy was making con-
facts among the personnel of the
fleet for some future emer-
gency.
He called Mike and Steve before
him and asked them If they had
any idea who might be signalling
the feet from the shore. Mike
and Steve had but with complete
unanimity they wouldn't have any
idea. Why would they?
That convinced the signal officer
that they had and he grilled them
until they confessed that they had
taught an Ellen Senever, a g.
year-old girl. "a little something
about signalling.
Two days later, Father Senever
got the uneasy impression that nc
was being Swallowed. So did
Mother Senever. She was en-
barrassed to learn that mysterious
men had been inquiring about her,
her husband. her precious daugh-
ter and about her family back for
four generations.
The matter came 10 a head
when an affable man of 35 inter-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13

Revolution. She knew IL because
there was a book in the house
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13

them, although she knew they
we're two OF her many assets. But
from the time the Japanese bombs
rained down upon Pearl Harbor,
she burned with a desire 10 serve
her country. Checking over what
she had 10 give. she listed col
lege education in the artsp prof.
cheney in riding, swimming and
dancing and an ability to drive a
car at 80.
She went to night school after
her hours in a doctors office and
learned stenography and short
hand, She might become a secre-
tary 10 some one in the army or
navy. NY
But three million other women
had had the same thought and all
of them were better at this work
than she was. II looked AS though
the unbroken war record Of the
Senevers and Aprils. who had sent
some one 10 every war the United
States had fought. would bog
down in this, the biggest of them
all
Ellen kept on fighting because
she was a Senever-April and from
force of habit. But the chances
were all against her. She would
lG-A4-I - n-- 40
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13
at, Kingy!'
By Walt Disney
Set I'm Up!
A Little Light
Subject
A Radical Change!

ERE pleasant little game that will you message
day 1t is numerical puzzle designed
your first II
Of letters is subtract the number is less than
add number Start at the upper
recange check every Of your key
right read the message the letters unds
the checked figures give you Il-3
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13

called a "Geneolegy" and it was
full of Senevers and AprilS, which
was her mothers name. Her an
cestors on both sides had fought
in Washington's army up and
down Long Island and all over
New Jersey.
SO she didn't relish the twin ac-
cusation of being foreigner and
spy. She also resented being
classed with Mata Hari about
whom she had read in forbidden
book, gaining little respect for
that lost lady. She attacked her
accusers but, being woman, she
did so by indirection.
you're from Brooklyn" she
told Steve, and her tone con-
veyed the mpre sion that
Brooklyn was leper colony. IL
bet you joined the navy TO get
away from there. I'm no for
eigner and I'm not n spy, either.
We were here before Brooklyn.
IN ONuCNClS thO
Revolution. You're on our prop
erty right now and we owned 1t
for nearly 200 years. And my
daddy says Malta Hari wasn't
really spy. She was a cabaret
girl. And you're both too fresh"
I'D say" Mike addressed
Steve. "that II was either an en-
cyclopedia or a photograph"
Steve said:
How did you know I was
from Brooklyn, sister,"
Because of the way you talk"
Ellen informed him. what are
you doing, semaphoring 2"
eyes ma am" Steve answered,
overcome in the presence of any
one so young who could tell his
origin from the way he talked. ,
"You must he wonderful FL
len admitted. "you 20 so fast.
How long does IL take to learn
it,"
"Well. we been Mt II for two
hitches," Steve said, land we're
about the best signallers In the
fleet"
"Would you teach II to me?"
"No," Mike refused fatty.
This aln't no kids game. This
Is a business. Anyhow. you can't
read good enough 10 understand
the messages.
SPEAK THREE LANGUAGES
II can read In English, French
and German. can speak all
three languages. Can you?" Ell
len asked.
Better lay off this baby"
Steve advised Mike, "she's got
more on the hall than a big
league pitcher"
He turned and addressed Ellen
as If she were a three-striper:
II tell you. ma am, it's against
regulations TO hand out any in
formation pertaining to the navy.
But well be around n couple Of
days and II you happen To be
here, we will he glad to answer
MY NWh W tthf w NM
'T'll he here" Ellen promised,
thanks"
And she was.
They were around for more than
three weeks and in that time Ellen
learned the rudiments Of sema-
phoring and, because the interna-
tiopal code was used in signalling.
She learned that, TOO.
Her first tangle with the United
States Navy came just before the
feet pulled out of the Hudson and
New York harbor for maheuvers
off Diego. II began when the
signalling officer picked UP flags
Seamphoring al about the usual
speed Of a good signalman. The
message puzzled him. l read
Thanks for everything. Give
'em hell of Diego"
HOMESICK COB!
Some COB. he thought AT first.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13
Daily Short Story
'Semaphoretoyou'
Nv CHARLES McGUIRK

ELLEN SENENER was 9 when
II she began 10 learn 10 signal
over large distances as the army
and navy do.
She lived on Staten Island with
her father and mother and she
was a dark-eyed. leegy. restless
child. One summer afternoon. she
came upon two sailors waving
flags TO a ship out IN the harbor,
That was in 1890.
She watched them. II looked
pretty silly but IL was fascinating
TOO. There was a big sailor who
looked as if he couldn't get out Of
his own way and there was a little
one who looked as If he couldn't
lift a flag, let alone wave IL.
But when those flags started
waving. Ellen Winked AT the speed
with which they dipped. swung,
circled and dived. Each sailor took
his turn and when he did, the
other watched through a pair Of
field glasses.
The little girl looked beyond the
sailors and the flags and saw the
ship away out on the water. She
could barely distinguish the flags
out there, but they were waving
back as fast and as madly.
THEY TAKE TURNS
II had been the bic sailors turn
TO send and the little ones TO
watch. The little one said. OK
Mike. Cease firing" and the big
COB let himself fall sitting TO the
ground and laid the flags beside
him on the grass.
He wiped his forehead with the
back Of his sleeve and he lookedl
I'D and saw Ellen. Without taking.
his eyes off her, he said:
Look, Steve. A spy"
The little one turned and stared
at her.
Damn IL II amt" he said |
with awe in his voice. "What1l
them furriners think of next: i
knew they picked 'em As young
~ Is and started training them
90 be Maty Harrys, but I didn't
know they pulled them outta
the cradle.
AMERICAN FAMILY
ssWhat'u we do with her, turn
her over to the marines? Shed
get q general court and maybe
20 years because we're at peace
with the woild. She's kinda
young to start doing life." e.
Now Ellen had been American
on both sides since before the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13

viewed the three of them one
night. Ellen told all and was adj
ylsed by the affable man TO lay off
The navy.
OF course, she didn't. She went
on with her senaphoring, learning
every detail she could about IT.
What she learned. she tried out by
sending from her Staten Island
home in the Navy Yard in Brook
lyn and 10 men-of-war whenever
they were in port.
From a hobby, signalling be-
came an obsession and a thorough
knowledge Of il grew right along
with her. Frequent clashes and
interviews" with navy big-wigs
did nothing about her obsessionS
except bring her the acquaintance
Of navy men of all ranks from
gobs TO three-stripers.
WANTS SERVICE
When the war broke out on Dec.
7. 1871. she was 20. still dark
eyed and restless. But she was
no longer leggy. Her legs were
still one of her most charming
features. They were such that men
turned around TO look at them but
Ellen regarded them simply as
means to AIRY her around.
She wasR't particularly proud OF
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13
HoMESICK COB.

Some COB. he thought al first.
homesick for Ind battle wagons
and The sea. BV the more he
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
SCHENECTADY SENDS
MACARTHUR 5 TANKS

SCHENECTADY, N. Y.-Roll-
ing across the country this week
aboard a train were five medium
tanks, each inscribed: ITO MacAr-
thur-from the citizens of Sche-
nectady county"
Schenectady county, home of
the American Locomotive works
which is making tanks for the ar
my, started out just a week ago
to raise the money. The goal was
$4,000, enough to buy one tank.
Instead, the drive raised in ex-
cess of $254, 000-the school chill
dren alone raised more than $780,
O00-so five tanks were bought.
The big engines of war got off
on their journey to Australia last
week with the blessings of the
contributing citizenry, conferred
in a special ceremony.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
PRICES FROZEN ON
40 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

WASHINGTON-The office of
price administration which is con-
sidering imposition of general re-
tail price controls to stabilize the
cost of living, has frozen prices of
A common household electrical
appliances at March 80 levels.
The order became effective on
April 7 and will continue in force
until June 5 when a permanent
schedule of maximum prices Will
be announced.
Retail, wholesale and manufac-
turers' prices are effected.
The freeze order applies alike
to parts and accessories for the A
items which include cigarette
lighters, curling irons, dry shaw
.ers, heaters, fans, percolators, hair
dryers, egg cookers, flat ions, foot
and plate warmers, griddles, hair
clippers, disc stoves, juice ex-
tractors, massage vibrators, neck
ware and trouser pressers, tea
kettles, urns, vaporizes, and corn
peppers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
BICYCLES FROZEN BY
WPB LAST THURSDAY

WASHINGTON - A public
stampede to buy bicycles against
the day when auto tires wear out
prompted the war production
board Thursday to ban the sale,
shipment, delivery or transfer OF
new adult bikes pending the es-
Enlistment of a rationing sys-
tenn.
The freezing order was made
effective at 11:59 p. M, Eastern
war time, and the rationing sys-
tenn will be designed to put BIZ
cycles in the possession OF de-
tense workers first of all.
This was only one of several
orders effecting the con-
sumer. In others, the WPB rul-
ed out certain tin-plated bottle
caps and fluorescent lighting fix
lures for non-essential uses and
gave notice that civilian use OF
copper would soon be further
curtailed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
BRITAIN AND ITALY
IN PRISONER EXCHANGE

LONDON-Britain and Italy
began the first exchange of sick
and wounded prisoners between
major belligerents since this war
began.
Hospital ships, one carrying
Italians from Africa and the 9th
er bringing British from Italy,
met at Smyrna, west Turkish
port, for the tansfer.
The exchange was negotiated
after six months work and was
made without regard for relative
numbers of prisoners. An earlier
transfer, planned between Bri'
tain and Germany, fell through al
the last minute because of dis
pute over numbers to be exchang'
! ed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
THAW IN RUSSIA is
NOW IN SLUSH STATE

Kuibyshev, Russia = The great
Russian thaw has started, turn
ing millions of acres of snow in
to one tremendous sea of slush.
After living in and riding
through the thaw for six days,
one knows what the mechanical
German army is u pagainst.
The slush looks and acts far
more formidable than a mined
fort or a moated citadel.
Imagine all the swamps you
ever saw. Imagine all the mud
dy bitches your automobile has
whizzed past. Imagine millions
and millions of mudbaths. Into
this mixture dump billions OF
tons of greyish snow and stir
thoroughly.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09

industries.
Members said the group, head
ed by Senators Pepper 3D., Fla.)
and Lee 3D., Okla.), hoped to
bring to the senate floor within
two weeks a measure bearing the
Endorsement of relatively large
number of Democrats and Repub.
icans.
They would attempt, it was ex-
planned, to bypass the senate ed
ucation and labor committee,
whose chairman, Senator Thomas
3D., Utah), has opposed enact
ment at this time of any labor
legislation. Thomas has been
supported in this stand by Demo-
cratic Leader Barley, of Ken
lucky.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
QUININE SUPPLY is
NOW UNDER CONTROL

WASHINGTON - The govern
ment has taken control over sup
plies and distribution of quinine
in the United States in a move
to build up it's stockpiles for mill
tary needs.
Under the program, the gov
eminent will decide how much
quinine can be released into CT
william channels.
Ninety five per cent of the
cinchona bark from which quiz
nine is derived, is imported from
Java. Although the government
already has built up a substan-
tial stockpile, WPA said addi-
tional stockpiling was necessary
because of anticipated increases
in military needs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
HeltOn News

We are proud of Corporal
James MILFORD Porter, who is sta
toned at Fort Jackson, S. c. and
of the splendid record he has
made since he volunteered into
service fifteen months ago.
Bryan, the son of Rev. and Mrs.
Lee Waddell, underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis in the Ashe
Hospital last week. He is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Richard
son and daughters, Mabel and
Virginia, of Rugby, Va, spent
Easter with Mr.. and Mrs. N. l..
Cooper.
The Little Helton Sunday
School came out of its hiberna-
ton and started action last Sun
day. Everyone is invited to at
tend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine FISHERMAN
and small daughter, Annie, spent
Easter with Mr.. and Mrs. A. R,
Haga, Jr., at Abingdon, Va.
Mrs. Dwight Cooper and chill
dren spent Easter with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Gualtney, of Rugby, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford Segraves
of Wyco, w. Va, returned home
after spending a few days with
Mr.. Segraves' parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dolphus Segraves.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
WAR SHOWN IN N. Y.
EASTER PARADE, SUN.

NEW YORK-A uniformed
crowd-army khaki and navy
blue for the men and conserva-
tive for the duration suits for the
women-crowded Fifth avenue
Sunday in a wartime Easter par
ade markedly subdued and quiet
contrasted with previous carefree
years.
The glamor of other times was
missing. The audience was on
hand, but flashing finery was as
scarce as sugar. And on sign
posts was the grim warning:
'sIn the event of an afraid sig
nal, walk-do not run-seek shell
ter in buildings"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
T. b. FINLEY
DIED LAST FRIDAY

North Wilkesboro-Last rites
for Judge Thomas B. Finley, 70,
one of Wilkes county's best known
citizens, who died Friday, was
held Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o.
clock at North Wilkesboro Pres
byterian Church.
Rev. Watt M. Cooper conducted
the services. Burial was in the
Greenwood Cemetery.
Judge Finley had long career
on the bench and in public life
He was first elected a superior
court Judge in 1913 and retired
in 1884 after Is years of service
He then served as an emergency
judge until his death.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
J. S. EMPLOYMENT HAS
OPENINGS ON ISLANDS

A representative of the U. S..
employment services was here
this week and announced that the
government now has some open
ings for carpenters and labor
ers on defense projects on various
islands. The pay is exceptionally
good. A representative will be
glad to talk to all of those inter-
ested in the North Wilkesboro
employment office, on Friday and
Saturday. Applicants must be
18 years old and are asked to
bring a birth certificate if they
have one.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
Grassy Greek News

Rev. and Mrs. J. o. Spencer, of
Bel Air, Md, are spending week
with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace GRAPHICAL
and Ida Gwyn, of Winston Sa-
lem, spent last week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
GRAPHICAL.
Howard Sexton, U. N. c.,
Chapel Hill, N. c., spent part of
the spring holidays with parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. French Sturgill,
of Radford, Va, spent the week
end in the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Sturgill.
Mrs. F. c. Nye was called to
Chapel Hill, N. c., last week by
the illness of her mother, Mrs. S.
S. McCauley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herclus Spencer,
of Anawalt, w. Va, and Mrs. c.
H. Spencer, of WEIGH, w. Va,
spent the week end with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. B. Nye, of Cha
pei Hill, N. c., visited relatives
here last week.
The condition of Mrs. R. l..
Anderson, who has been confined
to her bed for several months, re-
mains very serious.
Mrs. Will GRAPHICAL remains
very i'll at her home here.
Mrs. John Williams entertained
with a birthday party recently, in
honor of her little daughter, Dix
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-04-09
EASTER OBSERVED AS
USUAL IN JERUSALEM

JERUSALEM-The worries of
the world at war failed to inter-
fere Sunday with the ancient
ceremony at the Church of the
Holy Sepulchre.
All of Holy week was devoted
to worship and solemn rituals at
this birthplace of the Christian
religion.
A Latin patriarch led a process
sion of worshippers through the
doors of the church and lighted
an ornate lamp with a blow a.
gainst stone, symbolizing the
body of Christ.
Candles of the worshippers
were lighted from the lamp and
the devotional procession moved
through the length of the church.