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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12
WORKERS HANGING ON TO
EARNINGS BECAUSE OF
THREATENED STRIKE

Evidently wage earners in Dick
enson County are saving more of
their earnings than they usually
do.
Work is plentiful, even though
400 persons in the county have
registered with the employment
service. The miner, especially, is
not throwing his money around
John L. Lewis warning to draw
in the belt is having its effect.
The mine vacation will begin on
June 26 and will end July 8. Al
ter that one thing seems to be
certain. 1t is that union mines
will be idle for good spell
while a contract is being ham
mered out.
Merchants report that trade is
very quiet and that as a rule
people are buying only what they
must have.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Ratliff
with their children, Mary May
and John Bill, left Tuesday morn
ing for a two weeks vacation.
They plan to spend ten days in
Florida.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12

Clarence Branham, with the
Virginia Forest Service at Big
Stone Gap, visited his father at
Skeetrock Friday evening.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12
OF
All
1hi;ngsi

The thriving town of Ghost
Rock is, according to the may
or and chief of police, taking
step that other progressive
communities might well follow.
Ghost Rock needs more revenue
and is going to get it in simp-
lie and yet original way. Toll
gates are to be set up at the
city limits. Travellers, by foot,
horseback, motor vehicle or
any other means of locomOtiOn,
will donate for the privilege of
passing through the town. The
officials of the community fig
ure that toll gates will draw a
good deal of business into their
city.
i X
Drivers would do well to look
for that sign tackled on a fence at
the northern limit Of BondtoWn.
1t is true that the lettering is
small, but if you will come to a
complete halt you can make out
that the speed limit is fifteen
miles an hour. According to the
sign, the speed limit is Enforced"
Not that we've been caught but
one would do well to heed that
STOP sign at the road intersec-
ton at Pound. One unfortunate,
who merely slowed to a crawl,
says the mayor sits on a porch
facing the sign. He appears to be
glad to get the $16.25.
Where did that $500 poll tax
fund come from? Why was it ali
so hush-hush, and why were the
lists such top secrets Was it Ed
wards money, or was it Battle
money? Has somebody been TAX
en- for a ride?
How bad the people and the
times have become How often do
you hear that in some form or
other? This comment nearly al
ways comes from some oldster. If
one wished to be cynical, he
might say that the old boys have
soWed all the wild oats allotted
to them and do not find the reap
ing so pleasant. The truth prob
ably is that the outward manifes-
tations, the customs and usages
have changed, but that human
nature is about the same as it was
when Noah built the Ark and
drank the wine.
An insurance firm advertises
Premiums Returned At Death"
Offhand, we'd say the mailing
list must be very comprehensive
More grass is seen on the hills
Of Dickinson County this year
than ever before. There is no
more beautiful scene than a green
hillside. There is more to it than
beauty, however Grass holds the
soil and makes pasture for live
stock. We are learning the prop
er uses of land, and we must
learn more if our civilization en-
dures.
A hand to the school board for
the regulation against parking
cars on the local school grounds!
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12

Fletcher Counts of Tivis was
business visitor in Clintwood on
Friday.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12
JUDY CAROLINE JUSTICE

Judy Caroline Justice, three
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Clifton Justice, of near Trammel
died at 10 o'clock Thursday night
in the Clinchfield Hospital al
Dante, after brief illness.
Funeral services were conduct
ed at the home at IL a. m. Sun
day with burial in Temple Hill
Cemetery at Castlewood. Elder
Enoch Rose was in charge of SER
vices.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12

Miss Louise Sutherland, librar-
ian in the Suffolk High School,
visited her family in Clintwood
over the weekend.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12

A hand to the school board for
the regulation against parking
cars on the local school grounds!
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1949-05-12

Andy Yates Of Nealy Ridge was
a visitor in Clintwood Tuesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Death Claims
 Harry Ferguson

Death came quietly Sunday night to Harry Norton Ferguson. long time resident of Wrangell MT. Fer guson has lived in Alaska since 1910. In November, 1914, he mar ried the former Mary Mantle If Wrangen, who survives him. They have lived here since and raised family of nine children, all live ing. MT. Ferguson was born in Cambridge, Ohio.
 Besides his widow, MT. Ferguson is survived by the following ehii- dren and grandchildren; son, Valentine. of Seattle, who came here by plane for the funeral; Mrs. Art Nelson and her five children; Mrs. Hall Ferguson and son, Hall; Mrs s, Gordon Pedersen and two children of Seattle; Mrs. J. c. Scott of Chicago; two daughters, Robin and Yolanda Ferguson, who attend the University of Washington, and Steele and -Thorne Ferguson, who live at the family home here.
 Mrs Pedersen, and Robin and Yolanda also flew from Seattle for the funeral.
 MT. Ferguson was a member of the Pioneer Club of Alaska. Several years ago he engaged in the plumb ing business here but since the completion of the Federal Building he has been employed there.
 The funeral at D. m. Wednes- day was conducted by the Rev. H. F. Hall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Plane Removed
 from Slough

With all injured passengers be- ing cared for and the extent of their injuries determined, work was under way this week to get the wrecked Alaska Coastal Air Lines plane out of Knig Slough.
 A caterpillar was taken to the location and the plane placed on the boat Totem and taken to Pe- tersburg Yesterday it was hoisted aboard the Square Knot and taken to Juneau. It is a complete loss,
 Mostly severely injured of the passengers-Zeke Dale, who suf- fered two broken legs-was placed aboard the Baranof and taken to Seattle Tuesday He spent several days in the hospital here but it was found more equipment was needed for his injuries. Dave Drei- bilious, Burroughs Adding Machine Company service man, is still in the hospital here.
 Harry Dierks, of the Unemploy- ment Compensation Office here, was not hospitalized until Monday when his injured leg gave his trou- ble. He said he remembers nothing about the accident, being knocked out for a short time afterward.
 Alaska Coastal Airlines officials in Juneua issued the following statement for publication yester- day:
 Alaska Coastal Airlines wishes to take this opportunity to public ly express sincere gratitude to the citizens of Wrangell and Petersbur.r 7 who so whole-heartedly cooperatel and assisted in time of distress.
 "The sad reflection on the reea1 unfortunate accident is brightened by the true Alaskan spirit and team work displayed by those participat- ing in the. rescue operation,
 ''The safety record of Alaska Coastal Airlines stands as chal- lenge. It is the result of unrelen ing effort to achieve perfection in equipmnt, facilities and personnel At best, statistics are cold, but to correct any inaccuracies, the fig ures are presented. Since it's incep- ton, ten and one-half years ago, Alaska Coastal Airlines has carried more than 114,OOO passengers over 11,000,000 passenger miles with this one passenger fatality.
 Service to the communities of Southeastern Alaska continues to be our dedicated endeavor."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Stikine SDOrtsmen
 Hold Banquet

Combining an excellent meal with generous portion of horse play, the Stikine Sportsmen's As sociation held its Ninth Annual Dinner last night at the Redmen' s Hall
 Several well-known sportsmen and officials from out of town made the trip here to attend the Wran- gell sports groups annual gather ing, which has become one of the highlights of the fall season.
 Charles Burdick of the U. S. Forest Service and president of the Territorial Sportsmen, Inc, came down from Juneau and was a speaker; Knox Marshall, also of the Forestry Service, came from Petersburg; Earl N. Dinner, chair man of the Alaska Game Commits sion. was at the speakers table, as was Harry Cowan of Ketchikan, president of the Ketchikan Sports mems Association.
 Postmaster was Dr. John o. Bangeman, who introduced the speakers and guests and kept a Lively pace throughout the eve ming.
 | Clarence J, Rhode, Dan Ralsten and Bud Elkins, all of the Fish and Wildlife Service, were sched- tiled to attend but were unable to do so on account of bad flying weather. H. R. Sarber, Wildlife agent, also was on the program could not attend on account of the lpress of work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Market InStallS
 New Meat Case

Everybody at Curtis City Market is pointing with pride today to their brand new 12-foot Floating Air refrigerated meat showcase.
 The new unit arrived several weks ago but was put in yesterday. It was installed by Tandy Bros. of Juneau, agents of the Friedrich Sales Corp. of San Antonio, Texas.
 An outstanding feature of the new case is the controlled temper ature, which makes it possible for housewife to select piece of meat right out of the showcase, take it home and cook it imme- diatly. Meat is kept pliable and just below freezing at all times.
 Although the case is 12 feet long it has double shelves, making 24 feet of shelf space, every inch well lighted and easy to see.
 Shortly after the first of the year, Curtis said, the Redmen, who own the building, will completely remodel the store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Mink Season
 To Start Dec. 16

With mink reported to be plenti- ful this year, many Wrangell trap pers are preparing to go to the trapping grounds. The season opens December 16 and runs until Janu- ary 15. There is no open season on marten this winter, and there is no limit on the number of mink and otter pelts that may be taken.
 Although the mink are said to be in abundance, the belts are not prime yet and will probably not be at their best until about Janu- ary l.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
REV. PROUTY TO CONDUCT
 NIGHTLY SERVICES HERE

The Rev. Paul Prouty, general missionary of the Presbyterian boat Princeton Hall, will arrive next week to hold pre-Christmas services every night at the Presbytrian Church here, starting Wednesday, December 14, through Sunday, De- cember IS. The public is invited.
 Rev. Prouty will also play Christ mas carols via loud speaker system from the church belfry.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Arrive From Everett

After nearly three weeks of rough, stormy weather, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Marvin arrived lasr week in their cabin cruiser Coas CT from Everett. Marvin is nc manager of the Campbell Shipyard here. The Marvins merly lived in Juneau, Bethel and Ketchikan. They will live in the former Ernest Anderson home near the shipyard. Anderson, form owner of the shipyard, now lives in Everett.
 The Marvins have two children, son, who is a junior in high school here. and a daughter. who Is a freshman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
TWO ARRESTED

Herb Bradley and Charles John son were arrested Monday by Fish and Wildlife Agent Monte Glenn mons and charged with attempting to take fur. animals during a closed season.
 They were arraigned before US. Commissioner Richard Suratt and pied not guilty A jury trial will be held
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
City Groups To Start
 Full Stocking Drive

A meeting or representatives Df nearly all Wrangell organizations Monday afternoon launched a drive to take care of needy families of this community. The group organ ized the Stocking Fillers," the purpose of which Is to coordinate the efforts of all those who, at this time of year, lond their assistance to those who need help.
 The main idea is to collect do- nations from all who are willing to give and lump the money to- gether in a single fund to be ad- ministered by the committee. This does away with donating to half 8 dozen different bodies for individ- ual charities.
 Those gathering at the Civic Gen. ter Monday adopted the following resolution:
 BE IT RESOLVED that there is critical need in the town of Wrangell for a community-wide or ganization to make Christmas a reality to our needy families; and
 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the organization shall be known as THE STOCKING FILL LERS" from this day forward; and
 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all persons with a BIG HEART and WILLINGNESS TO SHARE be declared members and subject to the CALL" which will be their opportunity to give to this worthy cause during the pre-Christmas sea- son.
 We. the undersigned, represent ing ourselves and the following or ganizations do submit this resolu- tion for your earnest consideration.
 Peter c. Mccormack, Mayor Of Wrangell.
 Earl intollube. Wrangell Insti- ute.
 Dave Remmerden, the Redmen.
 Norman Whitaker, the Elks.
 Mrs. Persons, the Missionary So- iety and the ANS.
 Mrs. Mae Daley, the Stitch ani Chatter Club.
 Mrs. P. Williams. the Seventh jay Dorcas Society.
 Father Hall-St. Phillips Church.
 Father Hoch-Catholic Church.
 Miss Bulkeley-Public Health.
 Mrs. F. zepp-Red Cross.
 Mrs. Krepps-Emblem Club and Department of Public Welfare.
 Jack Krepps-Chamber of Com merce.
 Lieut.. Cukr-Salvation Army.
 Dave Remmerden is chairman of the drive for funds. MT. Ferney of the Sentinel will be treasurer and all checks and donations may be sent to the Sentinel office.
 The Alaska Native Brotherhood had the honor of being the first to donate to the Stocking Fillers when Treasurer Shadesty came forth with a $1O donation Tuesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
NEW BATTERY CHARGER

Something new in the way of battery chargers was added recent ly at the City Motor Service. The new device, called the Allen High Speed Charger, is light, portable unit that charges batteries in cars or boats in about 45 minutes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE
 SCHEDULED FOR NEXT FRIDAY

The monthly Well-Child Confer ence will be held next Friday, De- cember 16, in the Health Center in the Federal Building. Dr. John o. Bangeman, health officer, will be present to examine and immu- nize the children.
 This service is for the whole community and all are welcome. The hours of the conference are from 9-11 a. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
GUILD TO MEET

St. Phillips Guild will meet next Wednesday, December IA, at the Frank Webb residence at 8 D. m. A Christmas party will be held at this time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
NOTICE

The Wrangell Light Dept. does not indorse any one person as being qualified to do wiring. The department requires only that wiring pass the Light De- partment inspection, regardless of who does the work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
JILL WILLIAMS HAS PARTY

Little Jill Williams, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Irl Williams, had a birthday party for of her friends Sunday. Games were played and a birthday cake cut, together with plenty of ice cream. Jill was the recipient of several gifts.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
BUYS BOAT

Winston Davies has bought the boat Stikine Maid from Ben Engdal and will use it for trolling and gill netting. Engdal is part owner of the Harbor Sea Foods Shrimp cannery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
BUYS LOTS

John Brooks. power plant em- ployee, recently purchased two lots at the head of the bay from MT. and Mrs. Olaf Hansen. Brooks in tends to build on them soon
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
A, c. c A. TONIGHT

The Alaska Crippled Children s Association will meet tonight at s o'clock at the home of Mrs. Will liam Eastaugh.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
Road Extension
 Is Possibility

If congress appropriates about 9 million dollars for special road work in Ketchikan, Sitka and Juneau, Wrangell stands a good chance of i seeing completion of the road to Patch Creek, beyond the Institue
 This was the observation made by Charles Burdick of the U. s. Forest Service, who attended the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday noon Burdick came here to attend the Stikine Sportsmens Association dinner held Wednesday evening.
 Burdick told the chamber that the yearly road fund at present is about $1,5OO,0OO for the territory. Special construction at proposed pulp mill sites at Ketchikan, Ju- neau and Sitka will cost about 9 million dollars, which congress has been asked for. The bill for this appropriation got into the congress sional hopper too late at the last session, however, and another eff fort will be made at the next ses- sion. If congress grants the request, it is very likely that part of the present S1,500,0O0 can be used to extend the Institute road all the way to the recreation area at Patch Creek.
 OLD BUILDINGS AGAIN HIT
 In another order of business, the chambers committee working on condemnations reported that the project will be followed up until something is done. Don House, Don House, chairman of the com mittee, said that although several attempts have been made in the past to get rid of old shacks which constitute fire hazards and health menace, every effort is being made this time to see if something can be accomplished along this line.
 It has been pointed out that many of the old buildings lie on Indian property and, although they may constitute a fire hazard, noth- ing can be done about it. Legal advice is being sought in the mat ter.
 Mayor Peter C. Mccormack, who returned last week from month in the south, gave, a report on his visit to the Army Engineers office in Portland on behalf of harbor I improvements here. He said he was surprised to find the high brass there just as ignorant of Alaskan geography as many Washington of ficals. The colonel he talked to, he said, thought Wrangell Narrows was close by Wrangell and main tained that he engineers were Ego ing to do some work around Wran. gell." ~
 After Mccormack suggested he look at his map, the colonel safd he guessed the best way to get money for harbor improvements fol the city of Wrangell was to put pressure" on the appropriations committee in congress.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
City Acts on Problem

The dog situation in Wrangell was the subject of considerable dis cugsion at the regular meeting of the city council last night
 Superintendent of School Frabi- cious appeared and told the courcil that a couple of week ago dog fought teacher who tried to put it out of a class room where he'd followed the children. On Wednes- day, a female dog and her follow ing were chased off the school grounds repeatedly, only to return again and again. Tue council agreed vigorously with Frabicious that ac- tion must be taken.
 Councilman Lee Ellis was in straeted to see Jim Lovett about erecting a dog pound on his place, with Loyett in charge. A motion was carried to put the entire city force on the job of picking up any dog on the streets, to be taken to the pound by any city truck avail able.
 The Hospital Board asked for $500 quarterly of the sales tax money for maintenance, plus $500 year for general repairs and im- proYements. A motion was carried to that effect. At the request of the Hospital Board that a council member be appointed as financial chairman to sit on the board, Len nie Engstrom was appointed.
 A letter from the City Health Council asked for minimum of S150 a year of sales tax money for miscellaneous items needed by the health nurse in carrying on her work. These expenses are now cOv- cred by donations. This request was turned over to the health commit tee for consideration.
 OLD BUILDINGS PROTESTED
 A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read requesting that the fire marshal make an inspec- tion of certain old buildings that constitute a fire hazard. The cnun- cil instructed City Clerk Robert Wickman to inquire of other Aus ka towns how they solved the prob lem. and to give serious considera tion to the subject.
 The new for new and larger fire hydrants along Main St. was dis cussed,a and a letter read quoting prices on hydrants. The councill agreed that no immediate action was necessary. The library board requested bet ter lighting facilities for the li- brary room, and the installation of public rest room in the building Janitor services for the building were also requested. The council objects to putting any improve ments in the old building.
 Lee Ellis as harbor master was authorized to draw up plans for | improvements of cannery dock and float facilities and to submit them to the War Department with a re- quest for permit to carry them out.
 Discussion as to the expense and procedure for removing the blind corner at the top of Arola's Hill was held but no action taken.
 Draining the mucky strip of road from Olaf Hansen's to the foot of Arola's Hi1l was also discussed. The council agreed that the solu- tion is a number of culverts under | the road.
 Mrs Pedersen and Robin and Yolanda also flew from Seattle l
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-12-09
TO SEATTLE

c. Don Miller left for Seattle by plane yesterday to enter the Vir- ginia Mason Clinic.
Evening star., 1949-12-21
BY Luereee Hudeins

ears and screeching at the top OF
their ugly voices.
Zezop climbed out OF his ditch and
led the chase. Round and round
the toy shops they ran until Henry
felt he could run no more. Even
Santa grew tired. And poor Mr.
Dilly fell back further and further
until he was only a hands reach
from the Wiggle Waggles.
Just at this point Zezop did reach
out his hand and grasped the end
of the scarf which fluttered from
Mr.. Dilly's neck.
Got him!" roared ZeZop. He
gave a furious yank at the scarf.
But this was Mr.. Dillys trick
scarf. AS Zezop clutched the end
lit grew longer and longer and
longer. 1t turned red, then black
then orange and dozen other colors
as it spread out in the breeze.
Finally zezop realized what was
happening and stopped pulling. But
by that time Mr.. Dilly was 20 yards
away and had unfastened the scarf
from his neck. The enormous thing
f1uttered from the WiggleWaggle S
hand, binding zezop and tripping
up all behind him.
Santa Makes an Escape.
But now Santa himself saw 1t
was useless to keep on for Mr.. Dilly
would surely be caught soon. As for
Henry-weu, he was staggering
already.
This way!" cried Santa. sudden
ly. He led Henry and Mr.. Dilly
down a hidden lane between the
shops and pushed them through the
door of the bicycle house. Then he
himself ran back out Of the lane
just as the Wiggle Waggles finally
untangled themselves from the scarf
There he goes!" screamed Zezop.
The Wiggle Gaggles, angrier than
ever, took of once again after the
relocated figure.
Straight towards his own cottage
ran Santa for there was nowhere
else now to go. Perhaps these
creatures can't climb" he thought
as he himself climbed with ease to
the roof of his home.
But the Wiggle Waggles could
climb. They shinnied right up after
him. Santa ran easily across the
sloping roof to the chimney. The
Wiggle Waggles slipped and slid but
still came on.
There's no where else now but
down." thought Santa. They won t
dare follow me here"
With that he leaped into his
chimney just as he had leaped into
other folks chimneys a thousand
thousand times.
He was right. The Wiggle Wag-
giles did not dare to follow him. But
they did not have to. For Zezop
and Humphrey were waiting by the
fireplace and when Santa slid out of
the chamney he slid straight into
their arms.
Nert:: Henrys Present.