The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-01-08
HungerfOrd New Mayor
 Of Wrangell

Veteran Councilman Howard II. Hungerford. who has served on the Council for six years was named Mayor of Wrangell for the balance of the term at the regular meeting of the Counci last night following the acceptance of the resignation of Lew M. Williams. who has been ap- pointed Acting Postmaster. W. L. Eastaugh was appointed by the Council to fill Mir. Hungerford' s seat on the Council for the balance of the term which ends in April.
 In rendering his resignation, the retiring Mayor pointed out that un- der postal regulations it would be impossible for him to serve in both capacities His letter of resignation to the Council said:
 Please accept my resignation from the office of Mayor of the Town of Wrangell. =
 As a result Of my appointment as Acting Postmaster at Wrangell il is compulsory under postal reg ulations to relinquish any political offices; such as those subject to election Therefore, will you please accept this resignation as of this date.
 T expect to continue residence and business interests in this com munity and if at any time I can be of service 10 the Council or the community as a private citizen will be glad to do so.
 Thank you for the excellent CO., operation you have given me during my tenure in office and may you give my successor the same loyal support"
 Street Commissioner C. H. Lloyd also rendered his resignation. as he is leaving 10 enter the U. s. Army Transport service this month, and J E. Weaver was named by the Council to that position. Weaver will start his duties January Is. He also will serve as a police officer. Matter of naming a Fire Chief was deferred until recommendation from the department
 In the reorganization. Councilman George Gunderson was appointed Chairman Of the water committee and Councilman Jorgen Roaming to head finance. All actions of the Council in the reorganization were approved unanimously. Chief Lloyd, who has served the city for 12 years. was given a vote of thanks by the Council for his past service.
 No objection having been pres ented to the rules of conduct of city employees adopted at the last meeting (printed in Sentinel Dec. Il, the Council declared the rules in effect and those guilty of viola tion subject to immediate dismissal. The rules prohibit, among other things, the use of intoxicating li- quor by employees while on duty and having of any liquor upon pre- mises of the city.
 Matter of deducting the , per cent Victory tax was discussed and in the absence of official informa- tion from government source, the Council decided to withhold the tax from pay checks issued in January although the wages were earned in December and fl later information provides refunds will be made. Coun- cil carried out terms of the Treas uTy ruling as made public
 Assisting the military police in protection of city. the Council au- thorized the installation of a small heater in the sentry box at the north end Of town, to be used during indictment weather.
 Chief Lloyd reported the high wind of Wednesday night had dam aged the float back of the hotel but that it had been repaired and was again in use.
 Claims against the general fund in the amout of S2,12O.63 and against the light fund in the amount Of 1,644.15 were approved.