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The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
American Marines
 Divide Jap Forces
 In Okinawa Battle
8Ry Associated Press

GUAM - American Marines cut off tha 0uohu peninsula yesterday and were dividing remnants oI the jap garrison aIahbaruIy defending okiuawa into two separate groups while the Tokyo radio began a pro paganda buildup to write of the island.
 About the time that Admiral Aimi9 reported 66agt Nipponese were killed from the April inya- sion through Wednesday, the Tok- Do radio broadcast said. aThe Ok naw8 ifsHtiue was never intended to decide lao late of our nation and ia only q part of decisive war on thc homeland" Ru it conceded. mo oue deny that che fighting cn OkinaWa has a great effect on Che war"
 One concentration of laps was trapped on the Oroku peninsula where answering Marine attacks. with 4o- and 20=mm machia gun fire and mor.ars. sealed ahem off when Maj Gen Pedro 4. DeievaIla's First Marine Division drove within 300 yards of che west coast north of Itoman under intense machine gun fire from tbe ridges of Yaeju an esearpmeut stretching across Ok iuawa from Itoman To Hanagusuku on the east coast
 The Tenth Division of tho sand regiment seized Che small island of luparen in Minatoga cove on the southeast coast of the Chiuen pen iusuIa and met light resistance Liberator bombers struck sayagely ag Labuan Island in Brunei Bay of British Borneo Wednesday as the air tempo in the East Indies step ped up steadily.
 General Macarthur and General .Joseph W. sullweu conferred here. Stillwell, once oommaua- CT of the American forces in China, Burma and India is now commauG- CT of the Army ground forces lie visited the forward areas and talked with theater commanders, but the time of the visit and -ub- iect discussed were not disclosed
 U. S 18th Airforce dug cratels in the Timbalai airdrome in La- buan and smashed Japanese bjyov- acs 200 miles to the northwest a- cross Borneo from Tarakan, while elsewhere in southwestern Borneo jungle an air force of medium fight CTS and bombers of the 7thFleet blasted airdromes. troop concentra- tions, shipyards and shipping.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
To Develop
 Sale Of Fish
 For Alaska

Looking toward wider markets for fish. now mostly unused or go- ing to waste, Walter W. Donovan, fish marketing expert for the Fish and Wildlife Service. was in Wran- geI this week accompanied by Reb- ert fleming, head of the Alaska Development Board.
 Donovan has been detailed to AL aska this summer to assist the AL aska Development Board in a study of furthering the sales of Alaska's fisheries products and has had wide expeience on the east coast.
 He was enthusiastic over South east Alaska's possibilities, with var ities such as founder and mackeral which, eastern buyers probably would be eager ito get.
 With Henning, tohe continued to Ketchikan on Wednesday but eX- poets to heturn to Wrangel shortly for longer stay when furthering of local fisheries will be taken up in more detail. Donovan will be in the Territory until fall
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
Investigating PlyWOOd
 Possibilities

". C. Bailey. West Coast repre- sentative for the United States Plywood Corporation arrived in Wrangeu yesterday accompanied by Regional Forester Frank B. Heintzleman of Juneau and District Supervisor Albert Chfpperfield of Petersburg. and with Wraugelrs Mayor, F. c Hanford. left immed- lately on the Hazel B for a trip up the sukine to look over timber for use in construction of plywood. The Stikine stand of cottonwood is said Ito rank with the best on the world market for this purpose.
 Bailey, accompanied by Arthur Foss, of the Foss Tug and Barge Company of Puget Sound. arrived in Juneau early this week by PAA plane for a To-day visit to study numbering possibilities in Southeast Alaska.
 The party is expected to return from the Stikine today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
COUNCIL MEETING

At a meeting of the City Council last night presided over by Acting Mayor, Mrs Frank Barnes, a repre- sentation from the Fire Depart ment, headed by Fire Chief Bill Grant, told Council members that the volunteer firemen had the mon ey, from their own funds, to buy 500 feet of F inch hose for the city provided the city would fur nish the necessary couplings and 8 Foamite charger to bring Wran- gell's fire fighting equipment up to standard. Council members agreed to purchase what the firmen need and thanked the firemen for their generosity. Their funds come from the mems own pocket - pay they receive for answering alarms and which they turn into fund 10 build up their company.
 Council also voted to take action to see that local cab companies had the 5000 bond which city ordin- ance requires they must carry.
 Preparations were also made to draw up a garbage ordinance with the city to take charge of garbage disposal letting the hauling out ca bids to local trucking companies.
 Approval was given to gravel the beach under the grid in the small boat harbor to improve conditions while working on boat repairing.
 Council recommended extending water supply and improving fire protection ito the city float.
 Mrs. L. L. Curtis presented ap plication for a retail liquor license which was approved.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE
 TERMINALS NOW UNDER OPA

Maximum charges Tor storage, warehousing and terminal services are now subject ito control under Maximum Price Regulation 586 - effective June 1 here in Alaska -- as announced by officials of the Territorial OPA office in Juneau. Sellers of such services will be in formed of it's pricing and filing re- quirements through trade bulletin in hte near future. Any further particulars can be obtained by call ing the local OPA board office. Previously covered by several different regulations, this new move on the part of OPA provides consolidation and simplification of controls over a major field of industry in Alaska MPR 5S6 also promises to improve understanding and compliance by those industries effected, in addition to providing purchasers of such services with more tangible means of establish i ing the legality of charges made to them for such services, a need for which has been obvious for some time.
 Principal services effected are; storage of goods for future delivery including dry and cold storage; freezing, including quick freez- ing" wharfage and handling; hoist
 and crane service; stevedoring
 loading and unloading of ships cars, barges; and such subordinate services as packaging, crating
 weighing, baling; but only wher
 performed by same establishment
 providing principal services of stor age and terminal facilities.
 Basically this regulation tends tt
 hold maximum prices to the Marcf 1922 level with all sellers required to file a statement in duplicate
 showing their maximum prices rates, and pricing methods, with thu
 nearest OPA field office after Jun' 1 and not later than September 1. Not covered by this new regula ton are: fur storage, storage o household furniture and belong ings, safety deposit rentals, ant rental of individual lockers-whicl
 services will remain under juris
 diction of RMPR 165 as recent.
 explained to the trade.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
MISSING PLANE HAS
 FIRST WACS LOST OVERSEAS

WASHINGTON-An Army Trans port plane carrying Is WACs and three crew members is reported as missing on a 776-mile flight in Ali riea, the War Department announe- ed this week.
 The plane left Aeera, British West Africa, on a flight to Berts Field, Liberia, on May 30.
 The WACs. members of a group assigned to the Army Transport Command base at Accra were be ing transferred to a new assign ment.
 Although some WACs were wounded by bombing in England and at least one lost her fife in d crash in this country these are the first WACs reported lost overseas during the war.
 Next of kin have been notified, and include Helmut ". Gollinger, of Tacoma, whose sister, Pfc. Mary M. Gollinger was among those mis- sing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
SMALL NATIONS ACCEPT VETO VOTING PLAN

SAN FRANCISCO-The small na- tion's acceptance of the Big Five veto voting formula at the World Security Council has appeared cer- tain as a successful end of the Uni ted Nations Conference is in sight. Russias dramatic acceptance state ment that the big power veto could not be used to block the dis cussion of any case presented to the Council. broke a Week-lOng dead lock late yesterday and put the conference over the hill. Ten days to two weeks more of committee work and speech making remain to get the United Nations charter ia final shape for signing, with no more major issues on the horizon.
 It took the combined efforts of Hokins, in Moscow, and Stettinius, who acted for Truman, to get Stalin to reconsider the Soviat's insistance that any of the Big Five could veto even a discussion in peace enforce ment council of international dis pute. Other four major powers did not want a single veto vote to block the roundtable talk. Stalin reversed the Soviet position acting according to his spokesman here, ill the interest of unanimity to speed the conference to success
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
EIkS Picnic At Pats Lake
 On June IT

Elks annual Flag Day and Fathers Day observance will be eel ebrated with a picnic at Pats Lake on sunday June IT,
 Every Elk is asked to save the day and plan for a good time By eryone is to bring his own lunch and the committee says they hope you never see it again after they take possession Of it. Coffee and plenty of pop will be available for young and old
 We want 10 impress upon every Elk that he is to bring his family and his friends" the committee en- phasized We want to make this an event that will hold all records for attendance and fun. Remember the date - June IT,"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
VISITS BROTHER HERE WHOM SHE HAS NOT SEEN
 FOR FIFTY-SIX YEARS

Mrs Alma ReftIg. sister of oscar Carlson, arrived here this week from Chicago to visit her brother and sister-in-law,. She has not seen MT. Carlson for 56 years She re- ports an enjoyable trip to Wrangell and says that although she has wis ited in almost every state in the Union. none can compare with the beauties she has seen in Alaska thus far on her trip. Mrs Rettig mentioned that she especially liked the high mountains and the water which surrounds Wrangell. She ex- poets to remain here for the sum mer months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF
 CHAMBER MEETS TO
 DECIDE ON EVA PROJECT

Special meeting of the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce was held last Saturday night as re- suit of a wire received here by the Chamber from Gov. Ernest Gruen- ing asking the Chamber it's opinion as to what was Wrangelrs most i'm portant postwar engineering pro tect for which Federal Works Az ency allotment would be available.
 Executive Board decided the City dam was most vital and asked for funds for an engineering survey to be made with view of construction of a concrete dam large enough to supply water for Wrangell for all future needs.
 Board also discussed construc- tion of a concrete swimming pool for children at the site now used by them near the City hall. Esti- mated cost is about $400O, with half the money to be raised in town 1 by popular subscription and the other half to be secured from Lan. ham Act funds However, in dis. cussing the matter further at City Council meeting last night, ,Counci members decided that the pool con struction could not be started unti after fishing season due to inabil ity to get gravel and shortage O, labor for construction. It was als' brought out that to start construc tion HOW would deprive the child ren of their "ole swimming hole this summer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
Motor Tax Stamps Due
 June 9 tn

The 19I5-4G issue of Motor Ve- hicle Tax Stamps will go on sale at the local post office on satur- day, June 9, according to word re- ceiyed by Postmaster E. R. sharn- broich The stamps sell al $500 each and must be on every ear be- fore July 31 of this year.
 These Motor Vehicle Stamps will be on sale here until July 31. Post master sbarubroieh said. and any one wishing stamps after that date will have to write the Collector of Customs at Tacoma explaining why they are delinquent. Sharnbroich said the regulations state.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
ATS GIVES DANCE FOR TOWN

Climaxing a brief stay in Wfau- gell this week, members of two ATS power barges, in port short time, held dance at ANB hall Monday night and invited young and old of the town to be their guests. An or chestra was hired and everyone d. greed that it was great success, thanks to the efforts and hospital ity of crew members. Those instru- mental in promoting the affair were: W. E. Bordner, J. E. Shep- ard, A. C. Hastings, R. L. Johnson. D. L. Fisher, F. Smeige, c. E. Cook. A. L. VigOr and George Moier. Those who attended extends sincere thanks.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
ARRIVES FOR SIMMER

Mrs Marjorie Mousaas and child reu MaliIyn and Peter arrived this week aboard the North Sea to spend the summer with her mother Mrs. Nonsaas is the former Marjorie Benjamin. daughter of Mrs Charles Benjamin and the late Charles Ben iamiu. pioneer WrangelI merchant. Mrs. Monsaas has many girlhood friends here who will share the pleasure of her visit.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
VISITS BRIEFLY IN WRANGELL

formerly taught at the WrangeIl public schools. was visitor in town this week flying over from Petersburg while the North Sea was in port in that town and catching the same vessel when it arrived in Nrangell.
 She will spend the summer with her people in Milton Freewater, Oregon and expects to return to Sitka to teach in the Territorial school there in the fall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
WRANGELL TAGGING IN
 SERIES F and G BONDS
 IN SEVENTH WAR LOAI

Results of the 7th War Loan as of June ', announced by Bond Chairman H. B. ThornQuist, total $23,33750 a little over the half way mark Quota for Series E bonds has been nearly subscribed with with $22,837O0 reached in the $25,000 goal
 There's still $24,5OO to go in bonds of other series than series E." Thornquist said today Tt will be necessary to step up the series F and and other securities be- fore Wrangell can go over the top ill the 7th War loan"
 WrangelIs quota for the 7th War Loan is $45,0O0.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
4. B. BRUEGER ARRIYEs

A. R. Brueger, well known Wran- gell canneryman and in charge of operations at Harvest Cannery here, arrived in Wrangell last Sun day flying down from Juneau in his own plane He was accompanied
 by his secretar, Miss Vivian Soren- son and her mother, both of Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
BRADLEY APPOINTED TO LOOK .AFFR VETS

WASHINGTON - President Tru- man has called on four-star Gener- al of World War II, Omar Bradley, to look after the affairs of veterans of all wars and by so doing he ac- cented once more his inclination to pick Westerners for key jobs in the administration.
 Gen. Bradley, D, commander of the mammoth 12th Army group in Europe. is from Moberly. Missouri. He succeeds Brig Gen. Frank Hines who is resigning to take another undiselosed post offered him 1y the President.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
ARRIVES FROM SEATTLE

Harvest Company tender ReBlS arrived in Wrangell Saturday skip pered by Capt Lee Biggs of Seattle for the summer fishing season. Mrs. Biggs is cook aboard the craft. Pat Moore, brother of Mrs. Ralph De- venny of Wrangell, and a resident of Concrete, Wash, is also aboard the Regis.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
CONGRATULATT0Ts. sBPr

Word has been received here by Mrs. James Wheeler mother, and Mrs. Ray Wheeler, wife, of the pro motion of Pvt Ray Wheeler to a Technical Sergeant, first class, in the Merical Corps of the Army He is stationed in the Aleutians.
 Promotion was granted March l. In civilian life Ray was pharmacist for the Wheeler Drug here
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
DUE TO RETURN

Word repOTted 10 have been re- ceived here says that Mr. and Mrs George Bidweu will return to Wrangeu shortly. They went south last winter to obtain medical care for their son Walter who passed a- way in aSnta Barbara on May 19. He was buried in the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery, in San Diego.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
LEAVE FOR SOUTH

Leaving for the south aboard the North Sea last night were, for Seat I5le: Mrs. H. M. Olson Helen Olson; Miss A. snigaroff. Roy Brow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
THEY'RE OFF TOMORROW

LOUISNlLLE=Si. ,.a... olds, including one r.i.y sns .a3 geldings. are listed as probable starters in the list Kentucky Der by at Churchill Downs tomorrow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
YAKUTAT BOY IS
 TIT m TkT ETTD 0K

WASHINGTON - The War De partment has announced the death in Europe of Pfc. Donald G. Me Kinney, son of E. w. Mckinney of Yakutat, Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
 AT EMBLEM CLUB MONDAY

WrangeI chapter of the Emblem Club will meet Monday, June II, at 8 D. m. in Elks hall. All mem bers are urged to be present as el- ection of officers will be held
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08
CIVIC CLuR SATURDAY.

Regular meeting, postponed from last Saturday, of the Wrangell Civ ic Club will be held at Civic Center at 1:3O tomorrow afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-06-08

Alaskas Delegate to Congress Bob Bartlett is getting away to a world background in his first term
 Continued on Page Four)
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
FIRST POSTWAR JUNIOR PROM
CARRIES OUT VICTORY MOTIF

On the evening of December 7th,
the first peacetime December 7th in
four years, the Juniors held their
Victory Prom at the Elks Club. The
ballroom was appropriately decorat-
ed in the red, white, and blue VIC
tory theme, with emblemS of the
different branches of our armed
forces completing the patriotic mo-
tif.
The highlight of the evening came
with the impressive coronation of
the Adobe King and Queen with
their Court. The Grand March was
led by King Herman I and Queen
Lydia I, followed by their Royal
Court: Robert Fleischer and Evelyn
Chernin, Robert Pierson and 10
Castro, Dick SaIdamando and Bee
Harrison, Wayne Stewart and Con-
suelo Pierson.
They were joined by many other
couples who circled the ballroom to
the familiar strains of "zacatecas.
Mr.. Manson was kind enough to
take several pictures of the Coro-
nation and of the gala scenes during
the dance.
Many World War II veterans and
Mis-. alumni enjoyed dancing to
the music of the Robles Orchestra.
All in all, an atmosphere of happi-
ness and gaiety reigned the entire
evening on this festive occasion.
AS the chime of one o'clock was
heard in the distance, and the lovely
strains of Home Sweet Home"
echoed through the hall, tired but
happy boys and girls left the dance,
and another very successful Junior
Prom became past history in the
annals of MIS-.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
Last Rites
For Attorney
Harlow Akers

Funeral services for Harlow Akers,
At, prominent Phoenix attorney
youngest son of the late Charles H.
Akers, pioneer Phoenix newspaper
man, who died Saturday in Phoe-
nix hospital following an illness of
six weeks, were conducted last week
at Phoenix. Entombment was in
Greenwood mausoleum at Phoenix
Born Oct. %, 1898, Akers had for
many years taken an active part in
the civic and political affairs of
Arizona, especially in the northern
part of Maricopa County. At the
time of his death, he was attorney
for Wickenburg.
A member of the Masonic Lodge
and the Shrine, he had assisted his
father and brothers in publishing
the Phoenix Gazette in the 20S.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pearl
Addams Akers; a son, Charles Har-
low Akers; his mother, Mrs. Jennie
B. Akers; and two bothers, Bryan
and John Akers, all Of Phoenix.
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
2-Year EnlistmentS
Permitted By
Marines

PHOENIX, Dec. 12-Enlistment
regulations for the U. S. Marine
Corps have been modified to permit
two-year enliStments, it has been
announced at Arizona headquarters
in Phoenix by Capt. D. R. France
officer in charge.
Young men II to 26 years OF age
now have a choice of enlisting Tor
two, three or four-year periods.
E!x-Marines up to 80 years OF age
may be accepted if they meet physl-
cal standards.
Former Leathernecks who reenlist
for two years within go days of date
of discharge are granted the re-
manning portion of such period as
reenlistment furlough.
Reenlistment of ex-Marines for
three or four-year "hitches" with
in 90 days from date of discharge
makes possible the granting of the
remaining portion of the 90-day
period as furlough with pay, Cap
tain France said.
Such furloughs are in addition
to other furloughs authorized by the
corps for enlisted personnel.
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
Rainbow Girls
Hold Initiation;
Formal Is Soon

Thursday, Dec. 6, the Order of
Rainbow for girls held their third
initiation of the year. Evelyn Stod-
dard and Shirley Hessler of mis-.
were the initiates.
Before the Initiation the girls dis
cussed their Annual Christmas Co
ed Formal Dance, which is to be
held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the
Elks Club Ballroom. Robles' orches-
ira will supply the music, and the
decorations are going to be very diff
ferent by carrying out full Christ
mas theme. This dance promises to
be the highlight of the Rainbow
activities for this year.
Also at the meeting the girls
agreed to hold the rattle they are
conducting of a silver buckle during
their dance.
Tickets are now on sale for the
Coed at the price of $120 and may
be purchased from any of the Rain
bow Girls.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
LEGAL NOTICE
Application For Treasurer's Deed
TREASURER'S OFFICE
Santa Cruz County,

AppAACdGAOA ROI AICdSuLCI > OCCU
TREASURES OFFICE
Santa Cruz County,
State of Arizona
Notice is hereby given that H. B.
Riggs has applied for a treasurer's
deed to3the following described real
property, owned by E. H. Evans and
situated in Santa Cruz County,
State Of Arizona.
DESCRIPTION
Town of Patagonia, Lots S, Z, 8,
Block c., which, on the 1st day Of
March, 1910, was sold to State of
Arizona for taxes, interest, penal
ties and charges amounting to One
hundred twenty-four dollars and
Seventy-two cents. If redemption
according to law be not made before
the 18th day of January, 1916, will
convey said premises to such appli-
cant or his assigns.
C. MIGNARDOT,
Treasurer of Santa Cruz County,
State Of Arizona
(SEAL)
pub. Dec. IA, 81, 1945)
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
TO VACATION HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Sorrells and
daughter Dolly are arriving Tuesday
from Vallejo, Calf, to spend two
week vacation with Mr. Sorrells
mother, Mrs. Maude Peteson.
Nogales international., 1945-12-14
RETURN TO CALIFORNIA

Mrs. T. E. Merritt and sons Newt
and Tom left Monday for their
home in Huntington Park, Calf,
after visiting their son and brother,
DR.. M. I. Merritt.
Mrs. l.. G. Baker, who is putting
up a number of apartment houses
in Tombstone, was here this week
visiting her husband who is en-
ployed by the Nogales Herald.
Nogales international., 1945-12-14

Marsteller, who is home from the
College of the Holy Names in Oak
land for the holidays.
Detroit evening times., 1945-01-28

Good fortune blessed hIm ana his
household for 26 more years and
then, tragically, the string ran out,
In 1919, death was an uninvited guest
AT gay dinner party at Edrode, the
familys Crosse Pointe estate.
A few hours after dinner, A, Inger..
soil Lewis. a guest, became i'll and
died. At first death was ascribed TO
cerebral hemorrhage. A maid who
assisted in serving died suddenly, but
the family thought it a coincidence
Then a second maid was taken i'll
a day later and when she too died
health authorities investigated
Suddenly Frances, Leonard and
Mrs. Sales were stricken with the
same mysterious ailmcnt.
Health officers took samples OF
all the food in the Sales home TO the
University of Michigan for analysis.
Three days after the party young
Leonard Sales was dead and the in.
VeStigatorS had no answer.
The next day they got il out Of
a bottle of olives which had been i'm.
properly preserved. The discovery was
flashed all over the country Millions
of olives put out by the same com.
pany were eonfiscatcd and destroyed.
Desperate measures were taken
TO save Mrs. Sales and her daughter.