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The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
ALASKA SPORTING
 NEW MIRRORS PROMOTED
 BY WRANGELL'S MAYOR

The steamer Alaska, of the Northland Transportation Compny is sporting three new full-length mirrors, for conenience of the fair sex, and promoted by Wrangeli's Mayor, Mrs. Doris Barnes.
 Recently Mayor Barnes took a round trip to Sitka aboard the AL aska and in answer to an inquiry as to how she enjoyed the trip and pertaining to service, Mrs. Barnes wrote General Manager William Semar in Seattle that her trip hau been most enjoyable with nothing left to be desired in the way os good service - BUT, on all tEe ship there was not a single fuli- length mirror " where a gal cad see whether or not her slip g showing"
 Response was immediate. Before The next sailing of the ship Mir Semar wrote Mayor Barnes aad thanked her for her suggestion and added that before the ship left Seattle three full-length mirrors had been installed two in the writing room and one in the lounge.
 Last night Capt Leonard Will Hams, master of the Alaska, and Chuck" Littlehales, purser, LOOK Mrs. Barnes aboard on a persona : ly conducted tour to view ths Mayor-promoted mirrors.
 shows what a charming wo- man can do," opined the two off eers
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
WELL KNOW ENGINEER
 DIES IN BEILINGHAM

Word was received here from j. Kinds, First Assistant Engineer. 5t the death August 19 in Beliing- ham, of Earl Osborne, Chief En gineer of the MS Jumper Hitch Mir. Osborne was well known III Nrangell, known to his friends as 'Luca-P-Slim" when he was ola various fishing and tour boats in Southeast Alaska. During the late var he was Chief of the MS Cape OloYa and figured in the evacua tion of Burma, the Murmansk ruf, and made numerous trips to Che South Pacific war zone.
 He is survived by a wife th. former Beulah Schlink of Peters burg, and three sons.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
LONGSH0RE STRIKE
 ENDS AT SEWARD


 SEWARD-CIO Longshoremen at this Alaska Railroad sea terminus were back at work this week after a strike of more than three weeks over a dispute with the AFL Sail CTS Union of the Pacific on un- loading of matches.
 Union Secretary Gus Werner said the longshoremen agreed to return to their jobs after receipt Of a letter from the Seattle office of the National Labor Relations Board that a field representative will be sent to Seward soon.
 The longshoremen had voteu last Thursday night to end their strike as soon as the NLRB named a definite date to consider the dis pute.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA WRANGELL PECINCT, FIRST DIVISION
 NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION
 IN THE MATTER OF THE Es- TATE OF STELLA GREEN DECEASED
 NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that L. B. Chisholm, Administrator DE DONIS BON of the above en- titled estate has made and filed the final account and repor, of hls administration, fnd that November 6, 1947, at o'clock PM. in the courtroom of the above entitled Court in the Federal Building, Wrangell, Alaska, has been ap pointed the time and place TOT hearing objections to said account and report.
 Notice is further given that sse Court will adjudicate and declare the names of the heirs and dis tributees of said decedent at said hearing. All rersons claiming Il beneficial interest in said estate are hereby required to prese |. proof of heirshir on or before the time for sad hearing.
 RICHARD SURATT
 Probate Judge First publication Sept. B., 1947 Last publication Sept 26, 1947
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
WRANGELL MANS BROTHER ACCIDENTALLY
 CIInm A '

Thor Leding, brother of Earl Leding of Wrangell, was accident ally shot to death last Sunday at a fish trap near Metlakatla by Bernard Johnson, young compan- ion.
 Leding was .he son of MT. and Mrs Chris Leding of Ketchikan and was 19 years old.
 A coroner's jury decided young Leding came to his death by req son of accidental discharge of [ .22 pistol Earl Leding flew to Ketchikan upon learning of the tragedy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
FINED ON TWO COUNTS

Clyde Sheldon, of Petersburg. was apprehended and fined in U. S. Commissioners Court this week on two counts, fishing in closed area and using illegal gear. MT. Sheldon, operator of the boat was fined S250 on each count and was also assessed S15.30 for cost of the fish in possession.
 Members of the crew also pald lines on the two counts: Carl Holm, S10O on each count; Flu gene Sheldon, s75 on each count; Norman Gunderson, SIS on eacL count. The trial was held August 50 in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
CIVIC CLUB TOMORROW

WrangeII WOmen's Civic Club will hold its regular meeting to- morrow at 130 in Civic Center.
 Mrs. E R. Sharnbroich and Mrs. Herbert Bjorge will be hostesses for the dessert luncheon preceding. the business meeting.
 Mayor Doris Barnes will speak on City Government"
 All Wrangell women interested are invited to attend.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
FRANK PEREZ IS
 BURIED THIS MORNING

Frank Perez. who dropped dead Tuesday of heart attack at the Cold Storage where he was work ing, was bHried this morning Tn Wrangell Memorial Cemetery MT Perez had been resident or Wrangell many years and is sor vived by two sons in Metlakatia and daughter in San Francisco.
 Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. M. E. Hoch
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
4hEulTORY STILL
 IN POOR FINANCIAL STRAIT

Jl NtAJ - The Territory Of Al asNa hau $f3,22l.G1 in it's TreaJ- ury te meet general operating ex- penses as ul August 31, according lo q monthly financial statement issued llis week by Treasurer Os- ear Olson. This amount is all tIat remains of toal of 1,59O,98S.G5 actual cash in the bank which can be touched by the Territory for general expenses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
NO. VOYAGER DUE

Word received here from the Al aska Transportation Company an nounces that the Northern Voy- ager, of that line, is leaving Seat tie Friday, September 12 and is due to arrive in Wrangell Monday, September 15.
 The Alaska Transportation Com pany freighters are now making regular calls into Wrangell unload ing and loading freight
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS JILL
 ANNOUNCED BY SISTEl

Mrs. Il. V. Eastman of Decatur, Illinois, sister of Miss Catherine Vivian Uhl of Wrangell, annouuc- es the engagement Of her sister to Mr. Robert William Meryyn or Wrangell
 lae wedding is being planned LOT October r.
 Miss Uhl nurse at Wrangell h. sdtute, has been in Alaska about lour years and IS the daughter Of Air. J. C. Uhl of Decatur.
 MT Meryyn has lived in and a. oout Wrangen for twenty years enu Is the son of MT. Robert Me- tyu ot West Seattle, Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
IN ON ALASKA

Paul Thornquist, son of MT. ana Mrs. H. B. Thornquist, returned home on the Alaska last night ar- ter spending the summer in Calif- ornia. Mrs. Thornquist, who under went an operation in Seattle, is re- maining south for a week or two longer
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
NO COUNCIL. MEETING

As there were not enough in at- tendance last night at the City Council meeting to make quorum, the regular Council meeting was held over until next Tuesday even ing. There will be a meeting on Thursday night of the Council and school Board to arrange the school budget for the coming year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
JUNEAU PASTOR RESIGNS
 TO ACCEPT NE W POST
 IN RElLlNGHAM WASH

The Rev. Robert Webb, rector Of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity at Juneau, announced to his parishoners his resignation 10 accept a new position as rector of St. PauI's Episcopal church in Bel lingham, Washington. The Rev. Webb has been with the Juneau church three years. His resignation becomes effective October 1.
 The Rev. Webb is well known in WrangeIl having been here several times this spring and summer to hold services at the St. Philips church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
St. Rose of Lima 6 St. John CATHOLIC CHURCH n HF r VI nA

Rev. M. k. hOcn, faSIOr
 Sunday, Sept ', 10th Sunday after Penticost.
 No Holy Mass Sunday as the Rev. M. E. Hoch will be in Peters burg. Week day Holy Masses: Monday and Saturday, g a. m; rest of the week, 7:30 a. m.
 Server for the week is Master Robert Hull.
 Mrs. William Grant will decor ate the Altar for next week
 Sept. Sth., fast of the birth ol the Blessed Virgin Mary and Sep tember 18th, feast of Most Hoy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary These are days of special devotion Choir practice every Wednesday evening at 7:30.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
GRANTS RETURN

MT. and Mrs. Neil Grant, and daughter suzanne, returned Mon- day from Montana where they spent two months visiting relatives They reported having had a gUod time and enjoyed a lot of Montana sunshine but are glad to be home
 MT. Grant IS manager of Wran- geIl Hotel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
MRS. MILES HOME

Mrs Grace Miles and son re turned to Wrangell on the Prin- cess Louise last Friday after q summer vacation spent in Montana.
 Mrs. Miles is a teacher in the local high school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
ROY FOR PTATTS

MT. and Mrs. William Piatt be- came parents of a six pound fifteen ounce boy at Bishop Rowe hospital August 30 The little boy has been named Verne Marshall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
COACH RACK

Peter Casey, coach at WrangeI Institute, returned last night on the Alaska. Mir. Casey has been on a vacation trip which took him as far south as Mexico.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
MOTHER VISITS

Mrs. Fay Hicks, mother of Mrs Winnie Torgat, arrived here Tues day on Totem Air Service from Seattle to visit her daughter a few weeks.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
RETuRNS

Mrs. Marnie Lovett, Superintend- ent at Bishop Rowe hospital, . turned this week after sevefal weeks vacation in Montana.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
DAUGHTER

A seven pound nine ounce g1 was born September 2 to MT. q, Mrs. Joseph Kuntz. Virginia Maj is the name chosen for the lit lady.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
MEETING MONDAY

Wrangell Emblem club will meet Monday evening at s p. m. at Elks hall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
RETURNS HOME

Mrs. John Coulter, proprietor or the Gift Shop, returned to Wran- gell Monday night on the Princess Norah after a three weeks busi- ness trip to Seattle and Portland. While in Seattle she attended the Pacific Northwest Gift Show.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
VISITING UNCLE

Lloyd Tucker, nephew of Earl West and former Wrngell man, IS visiting his uncle at the West home on Back Channel Tucker 1s from Los Angeles where he IS Lieutenant Detectives on the Los Angeles police force.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
SALVATION ARMY
 Corps Officers Capt. Esther Wilson Hanf F [ Mnr,iIl

Holiness Meeting 11:00 a. m. Sunday School 3:00 D. m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m. Salvation Meeting S:00 p. m. Wednesday, Young Peoples meeting, 7:30 D. m.
 Friday, Holiness meeting 8:0u n. nl-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

TO a. m. Sunday School.
 Il a. m. Morning Worship. Top ic of sermon What Is Religion?"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
TO TEACH AIT INsTITUTE

MT. and Mrs c. L. Crutcher ar ried in Wrangef last night aboard the Alaska. They are joining the teaching staff at Wrangell h. stitute.
 MT and Mrs. Crutcher formerly taught at Rake, Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
MEET AT ELKS

The Junior Chamber of Com nerce will hold it's regular noon meeting at the Elks hall next Mon day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
HAY LICENSING OFFICER

U. s. Commissioner R. J. Suratt today wished to remind people that he no longer issues hunting or licenses Joyce Hay, ar Campbell Bros. store is now licens- ing officer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
MpS uARTn nTEc

MRS. HARIO DIES Mrs. Lillian Harto died thls morning at Bishop Rowe Hospital.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
SUSPENDED


 Roy hister was given a 30-day suspended sentene September l on Q disorderly conduct charge provil- ed he leave town within ten days. 70. P. Goodman forfeited a $50 hail September on a disorderly conduct charge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05
AT THE CHURCHES
ASSEMBLY OF GOD W. B. Gum, Pastor
 MISSION

10:30 a. m. Sunday School. l1:30 to 12 Morning Worship.
 7:30 Sunday Evening Evangel. istic Service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-09-05

Alaska Historical Library Juneau, Alaska
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
Pvt. Albert Nelson Charged
with Reckless, Hit and Run

Charged with reckless and hit
and-run driving. Pvt. Albert Nell
son. % years old, of Fort Lawton,
told police last week he had
smoked marijuana cigarette
shortly before the Army truck he
was driving crashed into six
parked cars in Jackson Street near
Sixth Avenue South Friday night.
A pedestrian. Shiroke Nishida.
70, of s22 Jackson Street. was
struck on the head by flying
object as result of the accident
and was recovering In Harborview
County Hospital.
Nelson was held in the city Jail.
He also said he had drink of
whiskey before the spectacular
accident. but said neither the ciga-
rette nor the liquor impaired his
driving.
One parked car, owned by Mrs.
Georgia Kemp. 1928 Washington
ST.. caught fire. Nelson escaped
injury. Six other parked cars
caught in the path of the wildly
driven Army truck suffered severe
dagames. Mr.. Chas. Mcknight car
was a total loss and Mr.. Robert
Graves, was partial.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
ELKS CIVIL LIBERTIES BOOKLET

The Eks Civil Liberties putting excelen
monthly mimeographed booklet titled Information Please It
called Voters Guide information the half
million E America the things going all the natIOI
a Washington.
The the
This National Non-Paisan Legislative Handbook adj
Membership. The main purposes
far concerned u) to get information the
issues the (2) to make wishes known
in public office; CD the voters the polls.
aim lis provide authentic information
International a dill
gent truth
we maintain democratic way life
Civil Liberties necessity
institution press flow nfor-
nation.
expect legislate prejudice
trely of existence; greatly reduce the
number ynhngs violations naienable minority
rights the public bracial
minimize disturbances which racial partly by
wise legislation partly by the
mutual trust the Negro and white people
To mind this good statement purpose
thinks
they strike their membership the inherent
the the ballot.
long leadership j Finley Wilson
into organization representing crosssection
nation
wisely the lodges investing their
bonds AS result local lodges financially "welI
heeled"
best minds American of these
Reynolds the Civil Liberties Department
sponsbe publication
power Els their
of their membership and the country large.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
CHRISTMAS SEALSFOR SALE : HELP
THE ANTI-TUBERCULOSI CAMPAIGN

Your holiday mail brings you
CHRISTMAS SEALS bearing a
red double barred cross = These
gay seals bring health to your
neighbors - right here in Seattle
and King County.
A Danish postal clerk thought
of the idea of seal to raise
funds for health. Worring about
some sick children as he busily
stamped letters, he thought, "If
everyone would buy an extra
stamp for each letter, we could
build a hospital" King Christian
approved the idea, and thousands
of health stamps were bought in
Copenhagen in 1904 That was the
first Christmas Seal Sale.
The idea soon spread to other
countries. A letter bearing a healt
seal reached JACOB Riis in Amer
lea. He was so impressed with
the idea that he wrote a story
about it for the outlook in 1907
Emily Bissell of Wilmington, Del
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
Officers Seek TO Close
Club Rendezvous

Declaring the place to be a
public nuisance and citing repeat
ed violations of the State Liquor
Law in the establishment during
the past year. Deputy Prosecutor
James d. McCutcheon, Jr., last
week instituted abatement pro
ceedings against the Club Render
vous. roadhouse at 1850 Empire
Way.
Named as defendants in the
complaint, filed by McCutcheon
in Superior Court, were Howard
Browne, Seattle, described as the
operator of the establishment, and
his wife. Mary Louise. Presiding
Judge Hugh Todd signed an order
directing the defendants to show
cause before Superior Judge James
T. Lawler December why a
temporary restraint order should
not be issued directing the King
County sheriff to paddock the
premises.
Attached to the complaint was
an affidavit by F. w. Smith, en-
forcement officer for the State
Liquor Control Board. that six
charges of Illegal possession of
liquor have been brought against
the establishment and its employees
since July 1, 1916.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
LIBRARY
Memphis tennessee leads South Sabotage Of freedom Train
NO SEGREGATION OF ANY GROUPS OR
INDIVIDUALS ON FREEDOM TRAIN

Inquiries have been received by the American Heritage
Foundation concerning the possibility of segregation of
elements of the public at exhibitions of Freedom Train
The position of the American heritage Foundation is
Enthusiastically clear
On July g. 1947, policy expressly stated at
meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Trustees of the Foundation The following resolution
passed unanimously:
RESOLVED, That segregation of any ind
vduas groups of any kind on the basis of race
religion be allowed at any exhibition of the
Freedom Train held anywhere"
Later this resolution unanimously ratified at full
meeting of the Board of Trustees of the foundation Any
other unthinkable.
1t is firm determination that the American Heritage
Program shall be nsrumentalty for strengthening the
freedoms and liberties of all Americans regardless of
race, creed or color
We believe that the overwhelming mass of Americans
in all sections of the country will support this position
This stated policy of the American Heritage Foundation
made this week by Winthrop w. Aldrich, chairman
of the Board of Trustees American Heritage Foundation
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26

The new Seattle Athletic spear
headed by the Negro All American
Bernie Price. former Harlem Globe
Trotter star, open the Pacific
Coast Basketball League on Mon
day. December LIST against the
strong Vancouver Hornets.
The Seattle home games are
to be played at the New Seattle
College Gym at nth and East
Spring.
The Seattle Athletic are a COM
pletely rebuilt club from last sea-
sons Blue Devils rebuilt on all
lines from owners to players.
Featured stars in addition to the
sHoudine of the Maple Floor"
Price. are player coach, AL Bright
man who last season starred for
the Boston Celtics of the Arena
League; big Dean White late of
the Sheboygan Red Skin" of the
National League and standing a
mere g. II leads the back board
crew. Three former ex-Washing-
ton Captains are Norm Dalthorp,
Wally Leask and the hard work
ing Boody Gibertson; arriving on
the scene this week direct from
st. Paul of the Basketball Asso-
citation of America is tall Harold
hoffman 6'1O' giant a former team
mate of Brightman on the Cheltics
and rounding out the Seattle Five
roster is the sure shot expert Poul
Rariden reputed to be the best
set shot since Sonny Boswell OF
the famous Globe Trotter.
The Seattle Athletics are a home
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
JOE LOUIS EAGER FOR ANOTHER FIGHT
THAT'S A CRACK AT jim CROW

Joe Louis who has displayed knack for simple elo-
quence in his brief public statements has written
fulength feature article in the current issue of Salute
Magazine entitled my Toughest Fight: Prejudice "
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
DIXIE STILL IN
REBELLIOUS MOOD

IIATTIESBURG, Miss. The
Freedom Trains visit to Hatties-
burg January 9. an off-again-on-
again affair because of local de-
mands for racial segregation,
seemed off again this week.
Last week the city's committee
on arrangements. the mayor. and
Eric Friedheim. area director OF
the Freedom Train, met here to
discuss the matter.
After the meeting the mayor is
sued a statement saying:
THE committee on arrangements
for the Freedom Train agreed that
white and Negro lines will be
formed separately to view the train
and that both lines viii be given
equal opportunity to view it. The
plan is to be submitted to the en-
tire committee for approval.
Friedheim said he had no COM
ment.
In New York. however. Louis A.
Novins. executive vice pdesident of
the American Heritage Foundation,
sponsor Of the train. said founda-
ton anti-segregation policy govern
Ing the trains showings l"still
stands"
A scheduled stop of the train in
Memphis. Tenn, was cancelled
early this week because the city's
mayor insisted on separate visiting
periods for Negroes and whites.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26
Mixed Group at
Wallace Assembly


ATLANTA. Former Vice
President Henry Wallace spoke
to non-segregated audience from
the pulpit of a Negro Baptist
Church here last week, and said
he was for peace and the u. S.
BIZ of Rights, but was against:
Wall Street interests, Wall
Street stooges in Congress, univer-
sal military training, racial dis
elimination, the poll tax, and red
hysteria."
About so per cent of the persons
who filled the 3.O0O-seat church
were Negroes.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26

owned club with stockholders be-
ing such popular business men as
AL Matheny, Gene Walby, J. T.
Sheffield, Leslie Wilkins. Lester
Stuchel, Walter McCroy George
Glavin serve as business manager
and Norm Ginsberg. long semi
pro favorite in Seattle as the
general manager.
The Vancouver Hornets" are
coached by Art Chapman and led
by the terrific shooting star Nor.
man Baker who last. year was
second to the great Gail Bishop in
scoring in the Pacific Coast
League. Baker scored 694 in 81
games or an average of 1875 per
game.
The Hornets are a tough club
and play together very well, a
real close contest is expected with
Bernie Price featuring the tricky
ball handling that will leave Seat
tie a slight favorite at the open
ing whistle
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-26

Count Basic, one of the foremost
disciples of the thing they used
to call jazz and now call swing,
was born in the town of Red
Bank, N. j., as William Basic, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvie l..
Basic. The Count received his first
piano lessons from his mother, the
late Mrs. Lillian Basic, and was
pounding the piano at the age of
five.
While still in his teens, Bill
Basic ventured into the midwest
to. seek his fame and fortune as
musician. After jobbing around
in theatres and small clubs for
some time, Basic lanSed his first
professional job in 1929 as pianist
and arranged with Walter Pages
Blue Devils. Basic went on to
star with the great Benny Molten
band in Kansas City, taking the
band over when Moten died in
1886. Walter Page, who gave Basic
his first job, now plays string
bass in the Counts band.