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Evening star., 1946-04-07

Ceremony Held

A wedding of interest in Wash
lngton took place in the chapel at
the Naval Academy in Annapolis
Nd, yesterday when Miss Anne
Compton became the bride of 1t
Comdr. Charles L. Fears, U. S. N. r
Mrs. Fears is the daughter of Capt
James P. Compton, U. S. N, and
Mrs. Compton. Comdr. Fears is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
F. Fears of Indianola, Iowa.
The bride was gowned in lace
with matching cap and finger -tir
veil. Her flowers we're a shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley. Miss
Virginia Compton attended her SIS
ter as maid of honor, and Mr.
Compton gave his daughter in
marriage.
Serving as attendants were Mrs
B. w. Frese of Annapolis, Mrs. T
R. Bell, III, of Philadelphia; Mrs
E. V. Wach of Baltimore and Mrs
L. c. Thomas of Philadelphia. Mr.
Robert j. Reid, jr., of Durham, N. C.
classmate of the bridegroom's
| acted as best man. The ushers were
1t. Comdr. John M. Burnham, 1t
George M. Coon, 1t. (j.g) A. G. Ed
ridge and It. Comdr. l.. A. Collins.
Mrs. Fears is a graduate of Hood
College and also attended the Uni
versity of Mexico in Mexico City
Comdr. Fears is graduate of the
United States Naval Academy OF
the class of 1941. The couple will
live in Washington where Comdr
Fears is on duty at the Navy
Department.
Evening star., 1946-04-07
Eb1V0rtb Church
Scene Of wedding
of Miss Miller

Palms and Easter lilies decorated
Epworth Methodist Church for the
wedding yesterday of Miss Grace
Edwina Miller and Mr.. Harold Ken
meth Beall. The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nelson
Miller and the bridegroom a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett E. Beall
Both families are residents OF
Washington. The Rev. James A
Dudley of1ciated at the 6 O'Clock
ceremony.
Given in marriage by her father
the bride. was gowned in white
slipper satin with a yoke of i'm
ported lace and a long circular
train. The f1nger-tip veil of illusion
was held by Dutch bonnet of lace
trimmed with clusters of orange
blossoms, and her flowers were white
roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Elizabeth H. Harry, gowned
in pink taffeta and carrying Ameri-
can beauty roses, was maid of honor,
and the Misses Virginia Petersen
and Naomi Guilford, who. were
bridesmaids, wore blue taffeta and
carried yellow and talisman roses,
respectively. Mr.. Edwin Beall,
brother of the bridegroom, acted as
best man. The ushers were Mr..
Charles Miller and Mr.. Robert Scott
Miller, brothers of the bride, and
Mr.. Jerry Davis.
A reception followed at the home
OF the bridegroom, which was deco
rated with white Gala lilies for the
occasion. After wedding trip
through the South the couple will
make their home In Washington.
Evening star., 1946-04-07
Miss Hughes Wed
To Ensien W ebb

All Souls Memorial Church was
the scene Of the wedding last eve
ming of Miss Annie Mary Hughes
daughter of Capt. Cecil Newberry
Hughes, A. U. S., and Mrs. Hughes
and Ensign John Benton Webb, jr.
U. S. N. r., son of Mr.. and Mrs
Webb.
The Rev. H. H. D. Sterrett of1ici-
ated at the 7:30 o'clock ceremony
before an altar decorated with
Easter lilies, and Mr.. Floyd Jennings
played the nuptial music. A recen-
ton at the Kennedy-War fol-
lowed and the couple left later TO,
trip South.
Escorted to the altar by her father
the bride wore gown of heirloom
cream satin fashioned with a full
skirt and long train, and her finger.
tip veil of illusion was draped from
seedpearl coronet. She carried
a bouquet of gardenias.
Mrs. Robert Chester Ruark, sister
of the bridegroom, was matron ot
honor, wearing blue net gown ano
crown of pink roses which matched
her bouquet. Miss Eleanor Schaeffel
was maid of honor for her cousin
wearing blue taffeta and carrying
colonial bouquet of gardenias
carnations and delphinium match.
Evening star., 1946-04-07
announcement

Mrs. Mabel E. Sisson of Fairfax
announces the marriage of hel
daughter. Miss Gladys M. Sisson tt
Mr.. Walter L. Buckley, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Rush Buckley of Fall.
Church.
The double-ring ceremony tool
place Thursday at the home of thu
brides mother on Cedar avenue
with the Rev. Hampden Smith O.
the Fairfax Methodist Church of.
ficiating. DR.. Fred M. Everly, jr.
sang before the ceremony, accom-.
panied by Mrs. R. E. Feagans.
The bride wore a powder blue suit
with black accessories and a corsage
of yellow roses.
Miss Virginia Lee Whalen, cousin
OF the bride was the maid of honor
and Mr.. Ernest E. Salisbury, jr., was
the best man.
After a reception the couple left
for a wedding trip in the South.
Evening star., 1946-04-07
Beautiful Gardens
In Old Georgetown
Listed for T0nr

Once 1t was Paris, now it's Wash
ington in the spring that claims
the annual spotlight. One of the
best perennial evidences that the
favorite season is here is the
Georgetown Garden Pilgrimage
For two days, April 10 and a.
lovely old historic Georgetown gar
dens will be opened to the public
for the benefit of Georgetown House
and for the 18th year in succession
Large estates as well as informal
backyard" gardens will be open te
visitors, who may not only observe
with appreciation, but also learn
some expert gardeners secrets.
Saturdays list of gardens includes
those of Mrs. Henry Leonard, 303s
N street, and Mrs. Walter Peter
3027 N street. Flaged terraces
weeping willows, shimmering pools
and old English lockwood, best de-
scribes these lovely spots. Nearby
the lovely flower garden of Miss
Rose Greely at 3131 o street will
be exhibited, and others to be shown
Saturday are those of Mrs. E. G
Houghton, 1918 34th street; Mrs
A. c. c. Hill, jr., 1921 34th street;
Mr.. Thomas M. Wilson, 1926 Reser-
voir road; Mrs. Howard Davidson
1898 r street, and Mrs. A. B. john
son, 3114 r street. Sundays tour
will be announced later.
Tickets for the pilgrimage are on
sale at the following places: Will
lard Hotel, American Automobile
Association, Seventeenth and Penn
sylvania avenue; Frances Scott Key
Book Shop, Twenty-eighth and o
streets, and at the pilgrimage head
quarters, 1924 Twenty eighth street
Tickets may also be obtained at
any of the gardens listed on the
day of the tours for SIPS including
tax. All gardens are within easy
walking distance and near the bus
line.
Evening star., 1946-04-07

ing her crown, and the other atten-
dants, Mrs. James Macgregor, Miss
Frances Rita Morris and Miss Faith
Dougherty, wore pink and blue
gowns similar to that of the maid
of honor.
Mr.. Robert Chester Ruark was
best man for his brother-in-law and
the ushers were, Mr.. Floyd Jennings,
jr., Mr.. Jon Presley, Ensign James
Macgregor, U. S. N. r., and Mr..
William Hollenbeck.
The bride was graduated from
Temple Business College and at
tended George Washington Univer-
sity, where she was a member of the
Chi Omega Fraternity. The bride
Evening star., 1946-04-07
Brigade Ball Held

West ballroom Of the Shoreham
Hotel will be decorated with brigade
colors and flags of the schools for
the annual brigade ball to be held
there Friday evening, April II, from
$3.50 to 11:30. E. Bradley Clay's
13-piece All-Veteran Orchestra will
furnish the music for the gala affair.
Col. Walter H. Flint, brigade COM
Evening star., 1946-04-07

groom attended the University of
North Carolina and was member
OF Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He
recently returned from active duty
in the Pacific. Following his re-
lease from the Navy in May, he and
his bride will reside in WASHINGTON.
Evening star., 1946-04-07

mander, and Miss Peggie Watkins
will lead the grand march. Guests
of honor will be DR.. and Mrs. Ho.
bart M. Corning, DR.. and Mrs. Graf.
tan Doyle, DR.. and Mrs. Chester
Holmes and all principals and mill
tary instructors. Commanding Of
ficers of Washington and Lee.
George Washington High School
Corps, st. Johns College and the
Girl Cadet Corps will be special
guests,
Evening star., 1946-04-07


Mrs. Forrest S. Petersen (le) is the former Miss
Berkshire, daughter OF Mr. Steoart Berkshire Her marriage
to It. e. g. Petersen, u S. N of Mr. and Mrs. E.
sen OF Gn1non Nebr took place In St. Andrews Chapel of
United States Naval academy
Mrs Frederick Bobbie Russell gh the of Ensign
RUSSELL u s. ~, son OF Mr. and Mrs. William Russell of
Orange, NJ j. She is the former Miss Montgomery
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery Madison Wis
They ere married in the Anacosa NaUal ReceUing Station
chapel Harris g. E1pino and IIouds pbotoe
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
WRANGELL GIRL TO WED
 VETERAN OF so. PACIFIC

Mrs. John Eyon announces the marriage Sunday afternoon of her daughter Jane to Roy Pike, veter- an of four war years in the South Pacific where he was a Boat swain's Mate First Class.
 The marriage will take place at the Presbyterian church at 5:30, with the Rev Jackson L. Webster pronouncing the VOWS. Bride and groom will be attended by MT. and Mrs. Carroll Hamley. Mrs. Hamley is sister of Miss Eyon.
 The bride will be gOwned in traditional white while the groom will wear his Navy uniform 4 close circle of intimate friends will witness the ceremony which will be followed by a dinner at the Eyon home for the happy couple.
 Future home of the couple will be made in the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
sPORTsMEN
 HOLD MEETING, ELECTION

Lee Ellis. well known big game guide, was elected president of the Sukine Sportsmen's Association for the coming year at a meeting held last Friday night at the Fire hall Roy McKibbon was chosen for Viee-president and Joyce Hay Was elected Secretary
 A good attendance was had an members voted to concur in the Ketchikan Sportsmens Association request to che Alaska Game Com mission that higher license fees be placed on Outside trappers As the regulations now stand. all Out side trapper can buy combined hunting and trapping license Tor $50. Sportsmen generally Nmt the outsider to have to buy separate hunting and trapping licenses with the fee on the trapping li- cense at a much niger figure for protection of local trappers
 stilsine Sportsmen also went on record favoring some 1nd Of al- lotment of trapping grounds To various trappers during the sed- son and recommended that the moose season be set back to Sep tember 15 to October 15 instead of the present season, Sept 10 Oct l.
 Opinion was asked of trapDers present on the Game Commissions program of wolf poisoning Il was unanimously agreed that all were in favor of the Game Commission continuing it's program which, they said. was cutting down the wolf population considerably wiJn- out loss of other fur bearing ami mals. They recommended sending. a vote of thanks to the GC for it's efforts along this line with the request that it be continued
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
FLACKNE NEW CHIEF OF ALASKA BRANCH OF
 DEPT. 0 INTERIOR

WASHINGTON- A lang tune resident of Alasha has been ap- pointed chief of the Alaska branch of the Interior Departments divi- sion of Territories and Island Pos sessions. He is Joseph T. Flakne, 45, graduate of the University of Alaska who has been in Ter ritorial and Federal work relating to Alaska since 1884. He recently was discharged from the Army af- ter serving more than a year in the headquarters of the Alaska Department.
 In announcing the appointment Secretary Ickes said Flakne had travelled throughout the Territory and had extensive knowledge of its fishing, mining, forestry, trans portation, labor and agricultural problems.
 M. w. Goding, who has been acting chief of the Alaska branch, will remain as assistant chief.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRIORY OF ALASKA WRANGELL PRECINCT, FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF IDA MARIE WEIR SEN, DECEASED se-
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been ap- pointed executrix of the above en- titled estate of Ida Marie Iversen, deceased, and that all persons hay ing claims against said estate are hereby required to present them, with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned, at her home on Church Street near the Town Hall, within sixty days from date of publication hereof
 MILDRED GRANT
 Executrix of the estate
 of Ida Marie Iversen, deceased First publicet tion Jan. Il, 1946 Last publication Feb. l, 1946
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
l, ALASKA
PROTESTS EXTENSION OF CLOSED
AREAS AT RIVER MOUI

AAEhO Al MY Eh uUU III
 Wrangel Chamber of Commerce at its regular meeting yesterday noon went on record protesting q new proposal of the Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the closed fishing area around the mouth of streams from 500 to 1000 yards. After considerable dis cussion it was brought out that, in opinion of members, such ex- tension would serve no purpose to- ward preservation of pinks and ehums and, as one wag put it., would only increase the number Of illegal fish caught and give the fisheries agent a longer run in which to catch an offender
 Freight rate hearing was dis oussed and II. B. Thornquist re- ported that he had collected $1O0 in about an hour and a half that morning from merchants and bus mess men to pay for space in a special freight rate' edition of Ketehikan Chronicle which pub lIsher Bill Baker is getting out to help fight higher rates
 Local Chamber will have three at the Juneau hearing when. and if, it is held. President James Noaln was draft ed' by members to attend and he in turn appointed Mrs Doris Barnes and F. c. Hanford to also be there.
 Delbert Hanks and Harold Crib ble were guests at the Chamber and gave interesting talks on Boy 
 President Nolan announced meeting of the executive board to be held Monday night at 7:30 in the Fire Hall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
Nearly $l85,OOO
 Paid To TrapperS
 Here, Record Season

The one-month trapping season that just ended on January l5. was unqucstouably the best that this district has ever had. judged from several angles. Wndlife A gent. Howard Baltzo said today. He said mink were more plentiful than ever before and also brought the highest prices In addition. the quality of fur was of the best.
 Average prices for the various furs during the season were S25 for mink. $70 for marten. $50 for otter and q for ermine. For mink and marteu. however, there Was considerable tluctuation in price during the season. The prized mar len ran all the way from S20 skin to a top Of $110, depending on the quality. Mink also were graded somewhat according 10 size and quality, but there were fluct- nations in the general market price too. The season opened with average mink bringing around $20 from which price it gradually in- creased until the first week Of January actually saw some sales bringing $2S to $30 After that. the market became somewhat upset and prices began dropping until now prices are only averaging a. bout $22. Naturally, those few trappers who are still holding fur are apprehensive as to what the market will do next.
 Some idea of the importance of
 trapping to the town of Wrangell can be gathered from the statis- ties. A total of nearly G,500 minG. 800 marten, loo otter and 90 er- mine have been purchased by the local buyers with a value to the trappers of almost $1S5.0O0. How ever. 1000 mink and loo marteH ei tis total with a value of S35.ue0 were resold by outside buyers h the Wrangell dealers and there fore their value did not come to benefit this town directly.
 It is the consensus of local trap pers that part of the reason for the large amount of fur taken is the recent policy of the Alas.,a Game Commission in closing the season every other winter and thus allowing good stocks to build up again. The Stikine Sp2rtsmen.s Association, at it's meeting la t Friday voted to recommend that the mink season be closed next winter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
A. N. B. ANSWERS FISH AND WILDLIFE ON
 CLOSING RIVER AREAS

In answer to telegram from J. S. Culbertson. Fishery Manage ment Supervisor, to Wildlife Agent Howard Baltzo, asking opinion of fishermen and local citizens on ex- tending the closed areas at mouths of streams to fishing of pinks and chums from 800 to 1000 yards. To- cal camp of the Alaska Native Brotherhood Wednesday night yot- ed against the change and was forwarding the following letter to the F&WL Service:
 J. S. Culbertson.
 Proposed extension closed area at streams is useless for conserva- tion because stream markers al ready adequately protect salmon at each stream.
 We ask why not adopt restric- tive measures adopted by recent convention of Alaska Native Brotherhood? Basis of recommend ation is that all forms of gear must bear conservation burden and since traps are wholly exempt, now We suggest you require each trap be empty of fish at sundown daily and during weekly closed season in which event we approve of 4S- hour weekly closed season.
 WILLIE WILLARD
 Pres. Wrangell Camp
 Alaska Native Brotherhood
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
LEGAI. NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORL OF ALASKA WRANGELL PRECINCT, FIRST DIVISION
 NOICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT. OF ADMINISTRATRIX
 IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF GROVER c. FOSTER, DECEASED
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the administrative the a. bove entitled estate has made and filed with the Court the final ac- count and report of her admins tration, and that hearing on same will be had March 25, 1946, at D. m. in the courtroom of the above entitled court, at which time and place the court will adjudicate and declare who are the heirs and distributes.
 RICHARD SURATT
 Probate Judge First publication Jan. IS, 1946 Last publication Feb. 8, 1946
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
POST OFFICE GAINS
 SHOWN OVER PAST YEAR

A number of interesting figure have been made available this week by Postmaster E. R. Sharn- broich in his annual report for the year 1945.
 A total of 26.22 per cent more money was collected by the post office from stamp, box rents and second class mail receipts this year than in the 1914 calendar year. Receipts from stamps the past year totaled $9727.26. In 1914 stamp sales totaled $77079l.
 This large increase in one year is credited largely to the airmail service which Wrangell is now re- ceiving. Despite bad weather and a number of times the planes were unable to land because of made quate floats, irmail was received at the local post office 2S0 days out of the year. Airmail was dis patched on 274 days out of the year.
 An idea of the amount of air u1dll TeGelfeu Call De SdlHeu dlSO from the report A total of S6S7 pounds of airmail was received and a total of 75O3 pounds of airmail was dispatched. The amount re- ceived and dispa t h ed dur ing the year almost doubled. From monthly total of 371 lbs. receiv- ed early in the year, the amount swelled to 925 lbs. by fall. From q monthly total of APO lbs. dispatch ed in the spring the largest month showed S31 pounds.
 Total amount of mail received at the post office during the year was 6605 sacks with 51O4 dis patched. During the year 1862 money orders with a total cash value of $124,52337 were issued and a total of S47,575.61 were cashed. Series E war bonds sold totaled '$56,3455O; war savings stamps, $S1O0.0O; a total of c. O.. D. shipments with a total value of $21,36224 were handled during the year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
JAMES NOLAN CHAIRMAN
 OF SCOUT MOVEMENT '

James Nolan was appointed Chairman of an educational ami finance campaign held here to- day to kick off a Scout movement in Wrangell. Appointment was made by Delbert Hanks and Har- old Gribble, Scout executives who are in Wrangell this week organiz- ing Scouting here
 Joyce c. Hay was named Vice Chairman and serving as an execu- tive committee for the eampafcn are: George Gunderson, James Lov- cit. Chester Steear, Virgil Newman. z. NJ. Bradford Heading up team organization is Olaf Hansen as Captain and his team composed of R. l.. Hunting. Hubert Wellons. George Sumption, Bill Grant. Ralph Devenny and NJ. w. Car mody.
 Workers attended eampaign kickoff meeting Thurs0ay evening at the high school. Chairman Jim Nolan impressed upon the members the necessity of doing a thorough Job both in telling the people of Wrangell what the Scout program will do in the lives of boys and the necessity of maintaining an execu tive staff to insure permanent or ganization. Mir. Nolan said. short ly there will be organized in Wrangell a troop and Sea Scout unit at the Institute and a Cub Pack and Sea Scout unit here in town Organization has already be- gun on formtion of the Pack"
 Scouts and interested boys lf Wrangell met with George Lemp- Xxi, Scoutmaster. and Harold Crib ble, Field Scout Executive. for a Patrol Method Training Course 1n Wednesday afternoon at the local school.
 High light of the course was the viewing of the new Scouting film. The Patrol Method" put out byI the visual education service of the Boy Scouts of America Following the film Scouts held a discussion Of the use of the Patrol Method and how best to apply this method in the local troop.
 Patrol Leaders of the Troop, with the help of Mr. Lempki and MT Gribble laid out a program for the next Scout meetings. Plans for observance of Scout Week. starting Feb. were discussed and a tentative schedule of eventsI drawn up. This schedule will be announced later.
 Duties of Den Chiefs for the To- cal Cub Pack were outlined by Mir Gribble who emphasized the chance for Scouts to develop their leadership qualifications by serv- ice to the Cub organization.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
DELEGATES TO CONGRESS
 WANT COMMITTEE VOTE

WASHINGTON - Congressional representatives of the nations ter ritories and island possessions want the right to vote on legisla- tion before committees of which they are members.
 Delegate Bartlett of Alaska, Del egate Harrington of Hawaii and Resident Commissioner Pinero of Puerto Rico hve requested a change in House rules to permit them the right. The Delegates and the Resident Commissioner now have a voice in committees but no vote.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-01-25
NOTICE

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTER IOR, Surplus Property Offica. P. o. Box 2466, Anchorage, Alaska, Jan uary 21, 1946. Sealed bids Will be received until February 20, 1946 at p. m. at the Department of the Interior, Surplus Property Of flee, Anchorage, Alaska on mis- cellaneous items of machinery and equipment located at Charcoal Is land, Sitka, Alaska. Listings and instructions for bidding may be obtained at the Territorial Surplus Property Office. Anchorage.