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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-03

Prepared and issued for Roy E. Hilton by
w. S. Butler, 251 Rondo Ave-, for which
the regular political advertising rate has
been paid.
Evening star., 1944-12-25
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
Quota Here $15,OOO in
 Bond Drive

Wrangell's quota in the Fourth open here about January 15 is $10,- GOO in Series E bonds, available at the Post Office and 5000 in other series. it is announced by local Bond Chairman Van H. Fisk.
 Quota for tthe Territory is one million dollars in Series D and one million in other securities. It is al- lotted as fOllOws
 Anchorage, $265, 1000 Series E and S225.0O0 in other series; Fair banks, S165,OOO and s225,OO; Ket- chfkan. S14O,O00 and $175,O0O; Ju- neau, $14O,OO and $175,OOO; Sew ard, S7O.OOO and $5O,OOO; Nome, $50 900 and $1O.OO0; Sitka, s25,- GOO and S1O,O0O; Petersburg, $25,- GOO and $45,OOO; Cordova, $25,O00 and $10,OOO; Kodiak, $25,000 and $1O,OOO; Skagway, $2O,O0O and $6O,00O; Wrangell, $1O,OOO and $5, GOO; Haines, $15 GOO; Valdez, ST. GOO; Palmer, $4,O0O
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
AMERICAN LEGION
 INITIATES FOUR
 WORLD WAR II VETS

Four veterans of World War II, recently honorably discharged from the Army, were initiated into Mer- lin Elmer Palmer Post No. Mon day night at a special meeting of the Post called by Commander Don Miller The new Legionnaires are Edward Lowney, Edward Loftus, James Shakinaw and Carl Larson, all Wrangell men. This makes five World War II veterans in the local post, Andrew Bakke having pre- viously been initiated. The local post has membership of 3s.
 Ceremonies welcoming the new war vets were climaxed with a feed and the presentation of Past Com mander's pin to Harvey c. McKow- an, who served as Commander last year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
By Anthony J. Dimond Delegate from Alaska

In principle, it ought to be easy for all of us to agree about state hood for Alaska. Unless we are willing to abandon our historic pos itions, We are bound to demand statehood at the earliest practicable time. The whole form and fabric of our free government is based upon the assumption that people can govern themselves in better fashion than they can be governed by any one else. And as a result it follows that the largest possible powers of self-government should be exercised by every community and by every political subdivision, leaving only to the supreme governmental auth ority that part of the government which affects the whole state, or the whole nation, and thus cannot be exercised by local communities or political subdivisions.
 In Alaska We have often com plained of the long-range govern ment from Washington which in many respects is the only kind of government possible under our ter ritorial status- We have talked dis
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
HALSEY PRAISES MEN
 ON PACIFIC WAR FRONT

LOSANGELES-When American troops get To where Tokyo now stands there will be little cele- bration where Tokyo was, says Admiral Halsey. Commander Of Al lied forces in the South Pacific.
 His comment prefaced an ap- pearance which he made at Army Navy war conferences which be- gin here today. HaIsey returned secretly to the mainland New Years Eve for discussions with Gen. Arnold and otther high of ficials
 At a press conference today, the Admiral refused to predict when the Tokyo celebration would take place declaring that he had done so once before when he predicted that 1943 would see the Japs de? feated but speaking of his opera tional areas he said, We have the finest representatives of Amer ican manhood ever assembl q. They are fighting as one team. Halsey told reporters that he wished he were an orator in order to do justice to the Seabees in the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
 Forge Ahead
 In Italy
By Associated Press

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN Algiers- With grenades, machine guns and small arms, American troops fought over blood-drenched stones of San Vittore and assailed three bitterly contested strong points and fortified villages as the Fifth Army pressed their of fensive all along a ten mile front straddling the Via Casilina road way to Rome.
 Forging ahead through snow covered mountains, the Americans stormed strong defenses built by the Germans to cover their key town of Casino. six miles ahead of San Vittore. Tanks captured the 3. 3.500-foot peak of Monte Maio, a. bout a mile southwest of Viticuso.
 Americans who entered San Vit- tore from the northeast and south west have taken more than half of the town and are now driving down on three clusters of grey, tumbledown stone buildings where Germans have barriead- ed themselves. It is a fight where mo quarter is asked and no quar- ter is given"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
CHAMBER ELECTS NEW
 BOARD FOR 1944 TO
 MEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Chamber of Commerce at it's luncheon meeting yesterday noon in the Civic Center elected it's new Board of Didectors for 1914 as fol- lows: Leo Mccormack, Mccormack Dock; F. G. Hanford, Union Oil; H B. Thornquist, Bank of Wrangell; z. M. Bradford, Standard Oil; L. M. Campbell Bros; the Rev. Ben K, Judd, Presbyterian minister and Lew NJ. William, Wrangell Sem tinel. The Board will meet at 2:30 Sunday afternoon in the Fire Hall to elect a President and Secretary name committee chairmen and out line a program of activity for the new year. It appears safe to an- nounce tthat all members will be present as the Chamber voted to levy a fine of one dollar on every Board member not present for the Sunday afternoon session.
 Further business was put over until the next regular Chamber meeting January 27 at which time the Board will announce it's selec- tions and the new officers will be installed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
BACK HOME

Mrs. George Vim, mother of Sgt. Bill Vim of the local Signal Corps. returned home to Seattle this week on the Canadian boat after several weeks spent here visiting Sgt and Mrs. Vim. Many parties were given to fete the charming visitor during her stay here.
 Mrs. Vim, also has a son serving on the war front somewhere in the South Pacific" and is a prominent figure in war work in Seattle. She and Mir. Vim are pioneer Seattle residents
 Mrs. Belle Mcbride was hostess at two delightful bon voyage parties for Mrs. Vim last week and sh, was also entertained by Mrs. Dat Smith and Mrs. F. q. Hanford. wife of Mayor Hanford, at the Hanford home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07

-5IsI sql - Q d V lB 9HqM est stretch was 4 F months without second class mail. And two deliv- cries via air transport of first class mail during thatt time. The service is much better here though, and we really appreciate it.
 A number of the Wrangell boys have transferred to other com panies, etc. Jim Cauley transfer red and is now wearing Technical Sergeant's stripes. Herb is here with hopes of a transfer getting through, while Leo has been talk ing it easy and doing fine.
 That is about all present ac- counted for, as fe left some of the boys out on the Chain { I almost forgot Joel is with us) Met George, a Navy carpenter on Uncle Sam's boats also Wilfred, and just missed seeing some of the other boys.
 And don't let anyone tell you the wind can't blow there. The Quonset hut we had for a supply room had moved four feet on one end. And inside one really did not feel safc. The stove pipe was put together with sheet metal screws and would move several inches up and down when the building would work like an accordian, and sounded like it would take off at any minute on it's way down the hill.
 However, it was still there in it's hitch Up the Burma Road when we left.
 Will close with best wishes for Merry Christmas to Wrangell community.
 Yours truly, l Robert Armstrong
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
Delegate DimOnd Answers
 Some Of Questions Asked
 By Statehood Opposition

paragingly about Bureaus" and "Bureaucrats' and have denounced the ineptitude of both. Therefore, suggest that the people of Alaska should, and do, ardently desire statehood unless economic or other considerations still prevent the ac- complishment of that ambition. We all know that we can do better job in taking care of our own af- fairs than can be done by some Sec retary of a Department, or Chief of an Agency, or head of a Bureau, whose office is in Washington, D. C., and who necessarily is lacking intimate first-hand knowledge of a country so far away from Washing ton as Alaska. In fact unless we have firm belief in the principle of local self-government, belief that we are eager to transmute in to action, there is no reason why we should not join with the many peo- pie of the world who have yielded to the seductive ease and the per sonal lack of responsibility for gov- ernment involved In dictatorship.
 Ready For Statehoods
 So the question really is. whether
 Continued on Page FwOl
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
INTANGIBLE COUPLE MARRIED NEW YEARS
 EVE AT MISSION

The Assembly of God Mission was the scene of a pretty wedding New Years Eve when Miss Doris Skull stad became the bride of Ellis Will liam .Davey, both Wrangell young ing. The bride was gowned in powd- people, Brother W. R. Gum officiat- CT blue and was attended by Mrs. Waited Osterback. MT. Osterback was the best man. Wedding march was played by Carl Stoeckel. Fol lowing the ceremony a reception was held for friends of the happy couple
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
Russians Advance In
 Poland
F. Associated Press

MOSCOW Vatutin's forces are gaining new momentum after smashing 10 miles into pre-war Poland and are speeding forward in A great fan-shaped offensive to- ward the vital lifelines of enemy operations in the Ukraine and the Dnieper River bend. The Nazis ap- pear to be unable to halt the on rushing Russian machine over 175-mile front extending from the lower Pripet Marshes near Rakit- no. 10 miles inside the old Polish border, to the flat Steppe near Zhaskov 40 miles south of Belaya Tserkov.
 The first Ukranian Army was ripping the Germans to pieces and had captured huge stores of booty. To the onrth in the Nevel sector General Bagranian's growing Bal tie offensive swept deep into the strong cores of German resistance where the specter of encircemlent stalks them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
Miss Waters To Wed The
 Rev. Forbes

Mrs. Walter c. Waters of Wran- gell and Seattle announces the en- .gagement of her daughter, Glenora Marguerite to the Rev. William Forbes. son of Mrs. Hugh c Forbes of Philadelphia. The wedding will take place here in June.
 Miss Waters received her ele- mentary education in Wrangell and attended the University of Washington. She has been em- ployed for some time at the Boe- ing Aircraft plant in Seattle. She and her mother spent last summer in Wrangell leaving for the south last fall They will return this spring.
 The Rev. Forbes attended the of Pennsylvania and the Episcopal Theological School at Cambridge, Mass. In September, 1922, he became pastor of St. Church here. At present the Rev Forbes is conducting ser vices at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Juneau during the absence of Dean c. E. Rice He expects to re- turn here in April and the newly. weds plan to reside nere.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
ROOSEVELT CONFINED
 WITH ATTACK OF FLU

WASHINGTON - Pres Roose- welt was still confined to his quarters today after an attack of flu a few days ago. However, he worked on his budget message, for the fiscal year begiRning July 1, and also worked on his annual message to Congress.
 Secretary Early said that his message to Congress would be de- livered Monday when Congress re- conYenes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
TO CALIFORNIA

Mir, and Mrs Samuel Cunningahin are leaving on the first available transportation for a winter vaca- tion "trip to the States. They will visit relatives in Seattle and Tacoma but will make California their head quarters for some time where they will see their daughter and son-in- law, MT. and Mrs. Ted Hethcock and meet their new granddaughter, now about six months old, who live in Santa Bruno. They also have an- other daughter, Mrs. Wesley Burke. in Kent, Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
SAYS SIGNS POINT TO
 FLAGGING MORALE IN REICH

TOCKHOLM-Signs of Tagging morale in Germany has brought a wave of death sentences making it impossible for any group to or ganize revolution Christer Jaederlund, Berlin correspondent for Tidningen said in a dispatch here. Collapse of tthe German homefront could be prccipitated by doubt as to whether to go on fight ing-but doubters are punished by death,' he wrote. He said numer- Ous executions in recent months had somewhat quieted talk of de featism.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
HERE FOR VISIT

After 16 months in the Capital City, NJ. o. Johnson, Wrangell pi- oneer laundry operator, has re- turned here for a short visit. He is staying with his daughter and family, the E. R.; Sharnbroichs. He reports he is trying to persuare Mrs. Johnson to take a little time off from her OPA executive job in Juneau and join h1m here for a time. She may come down on the next British boat, he said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
RACK HOME

MT. and Mrs. Neil Grant and daughter Suzanne, returned home this week after a vacation trip spent in the States. They spent the Thanksgiving holidays in Montana with Mrs. Grants mother and went to Vallejo and Stockton, California. In Vallejo they were guests of MT. and Mrs. Harold Thomas. Mrs. Thomas is a sister of MT. Grant and a former Wrangell girl. The Christmas holidays were spent in Seattle where they were house guests of Capt. and Mrs. Sid Harrington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
EXTENDS THANKS FOR
 FUNDS FOR PIONEERS

Filler Hansen, superintendent of the Pioneers Home at Sitka, has ex- ,ended thanks to the people of this community for their donations to- ward the annual drive for Christ mas funds for members of the Pion- eer's home. The letter was address sed to Frederick G. Cunningham, manager of the Coliseum Theater and local chairman of the drive:
 On behalf of the pioneers in the Home," the letter says, q thank the people of Wrangell who con- tributed to the Pioneers Home Christmas fund"
 Doners were as follows: Coliseum Theater, Campbell Bros, Benjamin s Store, Mccormack Dock Co.,, c. C.. Mundy, V. E. Newman, Wrangell Hotel, Wheeler & Moore Wrangell Cold Storage Co.,, City Motor Ser vice $500 each; Wrangell Sentinel, Andy Johnson's Store R. Curtis, James Nolan F. G. Hanford $2.50 each; Belle Mcbride, Wrangell Tele- phone Co, City Store, Wheeler Drug Co, American Bakery, Her man Danielson, $2.00 each; Bill Lucas, Carl Bradley, Mrs. Wm. Ten his, 2. NJ. Bradford, I. c. Biorge, H. B. ThOrnquist, Sam Cunningham $1.OO each; Mrs. F. S. Barnes, Mrs. W. H. Harrington, ,50 each; Pione- CTS Lodge of WrangeiI, $10O0; To- tai, S92.50-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to:
 Mrs. Margaret Magnuson, Jan.S Dave Wing, Jan. 8
 Mrs. Lena McKibbon, Jan. 10 Mrs. Agnes Sturtevant Jan. 10 Henry Brown, Jr. Jan. Il Charles Pierce Jan. II Sidney Torgmansen, Jan. II Wm. c. Lewis, Jan. 12
 Mrs. Ruby Casey, Jan. 13
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
EXPECTED HOME

family are looking forward 10 a visit next week from their two daughters, Misses Mary and Elean- or, who are employed in Juneau and are coming to Wrangell on a vacation trip. Miss Mary is pop ular hostess at the Juneau USO cen ter and Miss Eleanor is employed with B. M Behrends store.
 As MT. Mccormack put it, we'll have to have another Christmas when the girls get home"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
LADIES NIGHT CARD PARTY

Four tables of whist were in play at the regular Ladies Night card party at Elks Hall last night. High honors for ladies went to Dorianne Barnes with Lois Han ford low and Sig Aardal took high score for men with. George Stump tiOn low.
 Mrs. Betty Bjorge and Mrs. Louise Curtis were hostesses for a delicious luncheon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
EASTERN STARS ELECT
 NEW OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Annual election of officers was held at the regular meeting of Wrangell Chapter No, II, o. E. s. last week, with the following members. elected to hold office for the coming year:
 Worthy Matron, Valborg Coul- ter; Worthy Patron, Oar Smith; Associate Matron, Lempi Fyke- rude; Associate Patron, George Thornquist; Treasurer, Irene Coul- ter; Conductress, Dorothy Smith; Associate Conductress, Doriapne Barnes; Trustee, Belle Mcbride.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
BACK FROM JUNEAU

Mrs. John Examiner, wife of En- sign Brantner of the Coast Guard, returned home on the British boat from Juneau where she spent the Christmas holidays with her hus- band who was on leave from his new post. Ensign Brantner was formerly Captain of the Port at WrangelI and Mrs. Brantner teach es at tthe local hign school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
CIVIC CLUB

First regular meeting of the Wrangell Womens Civic Club and Library Association will take place the first Saturday in February at 1:3O D. m. at Civic Center, it was announced today by President Marjorie Thornquist. She also ad- ded that a meeting if officer of the club will be called this coming week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
GERMANS MAY GIVE
 UP RUSSIAN FIGHT

STOCKHOLM Berlin dis patches published in the newspap- CT Morgonbladet quoted German military spokesmen as saying that there was a possibility of the Ger man army being forced to with draw entirely from Russia in face of what the spokesman described
 as appearing to be "a giant Soviet along the whole front from Leningrad to the Black sea. D
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
RumOrS Claim
 Allies Have Landed
 On YugOSlayian Coast
lBy Associated Press)


 LONDON - Roundabout reports reached Stockholm today which claimed that Allied specialist troops had landed at several stra- tegie points along the coast of Yu- goslavia
 Allied headquarters in Algiers called the reports completely er- roneous.
 The account. carried by Reuters and quoting StockhNmjs Tidnin- sen, which in turn was said To credit its information on reports from Zagreb capital of pupper Croatia.
 Unofficial sources in London said the report was probably planted by tthe Germans as a "Geal err on invasion plans
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
DEMOCRATS TO MEET
 IN FAIRBANKS JAN. 25

Alaska Democrats will hold their Territorial convention in Fair banks January 25, according to word received by local delegates. Few are expected to attend from Southeast Alaska due to the war time transportation problem.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
EMBLEM CLUB MEETING

Regular meeting of WrangelI Elm blem Club will be held Monday ev- ening January 10 at p. m. in the Elks hall. President Louise Curtis reminded members today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
BACK TO SCHOOL

Miss Nell Couch has returned to her teaching duties at Wrangell grade school after spending the Christmas holidays in Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
COME ON. FELLOWS
 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU

Following are two letters re-
 ceived by The Sentinel from
 Wrangell men in the service.
 They will be of interest to
 Wrangell friends as well as to
 tothers in the service who get
 The Sentinel wherever they
 are. The Sentinel will glad
 ly publish any letters received,
 as suggested in the following
 letter from Aviation Cadet
 Bernard Iversen. Addresses are
 omitted due to censorship reg
 ulations.
 Dec. 20, 1914
 Dear Editor:
 Went to the theatre the othter day and what do you think? One of the shorts was entitled Alaska, Our Last Frontier" and after l sat down again there flashed before my eyes the old familiar scene of Shakes Island. Gosh, it sure seemed good to see the picturesque old building once more. Not that I'm not enjoying myself down here in the sunny" south, but there are certain things which one grows up with which can never be re- placed. Seated in front were some colorfully garbed figures that l fin ally recognized as one whom l had seen many a time on WrangelIs streets. Although I can't remember all their names, I could point out to my fellow Cadets, Frank Desmond and Walter Shaddesty. Then from out of the House stepped the Chief and was presented with a silver plaque which l understood to be a token of his high position. They then started an old native dance, the likes of which I most clearly re- member having seen at the unfor- gettable Potlatch. The picture end ed with one of our unequaled sun sets behind the island in Stikine Straits.
 The boys I was with were cer- tainly surprised when I said that it was my home town and that knew the old fellows. fact, I had a hard time convincing them that the clothes they wore were just for special occasions and tthey didn't always act like that. Every girl I meet here asks me if I lived in an igloo or a skin and mud hut. Some times eff I'm in the mood) I tell them that We lived in an igloo in winter and a skin one in the sum- mer months Then they ask me if we really have summer up there. That's usually too much and then I REALLY tell them a story!
 We Cadets are really getting some good education in these College De- tachments, especially in the physics line. We have a good college course crammed in our five months time with three hours of it each day.
 By the way, I hear that Lew, Jr., is now an air Cadet-I'll bet he's really proud of it too, considering it's fact that he's in the best branch of the best damned Army in the world. That reminds me why don't some more of you sons of Wrangell who are in the service write The Sentinel and let us know how you're doing? I'd sure like to hear some of your experiences, so far we've only heard from Bob Shermer, Jack Brown and Jim Cau- ley Why don't you write, fellows?
 Keep Elm Flying
 Bernard Iversen
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
GOING EAST

Mrs. Betty Mccormick wife of Selectiye Service chief for Alaska, John Mccormick, of Juneau, was a through passenger on the Princess boat this week on her way to In dianapolis, Ind, to attend a Nation al Executive Board meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. From Indianapolis, Mrs. Mccormick will go to New York City to attend d War planning meeting and then will go to Washington D. c. She ex- poets to return to Alaska the last of February or the first of March and hopes to make brief visit in Wran- nnlI r.ntlrr.r
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-01-07
Dec. 21 1914

Dear Editor:
 Have been wanting to write and let you know I appreciate getting The Sentinel. Just received. Nov. 19 issue tonight and have read every word of it. (Glad Helen's Place is still oDen.)
 The mail man almost ignored us
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