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The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
MUST NOTIFY BOARD
 IF TEACHERS LEAVING

JUNEAU - Teachers who are not to be retained in any incorpor- ated school system in the Terri tory must be so notified by the School Board by March Is, unless the Board can show cause why the notice was not possible, under the provisions of a bill passed unani- mously this week by the Senate.
 The bill also enables School Boards to make contracts with school superintendents for term up to three years.
 Considering the unanimous final vote, there was a great deal of dis cussion over the one-page bill.
 Dr. James c. Ryan, Territoria Commissioner of Education, was called to the stand to make a statement and answer question regarding the bill.
 Making clear that he spoke as an individual, and not for the Ter ritorial Board of Education, Dr Ryan said he thought the bill a good one. Teachers, he explained are frequently not notified tha they will not be retained until late in the school year, and it is then difficult for them to find other positions.
 It is difficult, Dr. Ryan said, to attract good school superintend- ents to the Territory when they can only be assured of a one-year term.
 Senator E. B. Collins contended that School Boards are now auth orized to hire teachers or super intendents for any length of time they see fit.
 That portion of the bill is un- necessary" Senator Collins assert ed. "All these bill-making foolish amendments to our laws merely tear our new code to pieces"
 He offered an amendment to el- intimate that particular portion of the bill but his position found lit tie support and only Senators Col lins and Peratrovich voted for the amendment
 This is the time to clarify the law and make it specific" Senator Jones said. Senator Collins may be right about what the law says, but it has been interpreted differ ently. Both School Board and City Councils have been held to one year contracts"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
PLANE PASSENGERS

Passengers outbound from Wran gell via Alaska Coastal and Ellis Airline planes this week were:
 Feb. IS, to Ketchikan: Clyde Henley, Gilbert Stokes, Pauline Requina, Nellie Gunderson.
 Feb. 19, to Ketchikan: Robert Lewis Forrest Dewitt. To Juneau: Louis Dvorak.
 Feb. 21, to Juenau: John Huff
 Feb. 23, to Ketchikan Thomas Harto, George Sumption.
 Feb "A, to Ketchikan: Steele erguson. To Petersburg: Brooks Hanford.
 Feb. 25, to Ketchikan: Allen Ritchie, Don House, George Gun derson, James Gunderson, John Hurn, Connie Hurn, Roy Selfridge, Mrs. Joe Hernandez.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
COUPLE MARRIED HERE
 LAST SATURDAY MORNING

LeVerne Nash, former lieutenan with the Salvation Army here, and Charles Dewitt, son of MT. and Mrs. Forrest Dewitt of Wrangell were married by U. S. Commission CT R. J. Suratt in his office last Saturday morning. MT. and Mrs. Dewitt were witnesses for their son and his bride.
 Monday evening Mrs. Torres Dewitt and her daughter, Mrs Daniel Gross, were hostesses at a large reception at A.N.B. hall for the newly married pair. About 65 friends attended to offer their good wishes and congratulations.
 The serving table was featured by large wedding cake, topped with a bride and groom and assist ing in serving were Mrs. Robert Wickman, Mrs. Alice Joseph, Mrs. Grace Butler and Mrs. Mary Jack son. Capt. Esther Wilson offered the blessing before the luncheon.
 During the evening the A.N.B. orchestra, composed of Willie Will lard, Ralph Jackson and Pat Pat terson played.
 Dancing and games followe' the reception.
 Many beautiful gifts were re ceived by the young couple for their first home which will be made in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
FOR CHANGE IN
 JONES ACT

Active support of modification of the Jones Act sufficient to per nit the movement of passengers from Skagway, Haines and Hydel to other Southeast Alaskan ports has been assured by G. ". Skin ner, president of the Alaska Steam ship Company.
 Announcement of Skinner's sup port of the Jones Act modification was received this week by Kenneth Kadow in Juneau, director of the Department of Interior Alaska Field staff.
 Support has also been assured for 'eontinued movement of ore from Hyder by Canadian vessels provided the modification is limit ed to three years.
 In his letter to Kadow, Skinner said: ." We feel that the Can adian lines should be allowed to carry passengers in either direc tion between Skagway and Haines and other Southeastern Alaskan ports. We have never objected to nor opposed the bill allowing Can adian lines to handle ore from Fly der, and in the case of Skagway- Haines passengers, we shall be very glad to render any assistance We can in making this possible, providing the period covered by the Act is limited to three years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
LOUISE KILLS BILL BARRING LEGISLATORS
 ACTING ON BOARDS
By James Hutcheson

JUNEAU - A bill to bar Alaska Legislators from Territorial boards and commissions failed in the House Wednesday on reconsidera- tion.
 The House passed it originally Monday by a 14 to 5 vote. The vote Wednesday was 12 for and Il against, but 13 votes are needed to constitute a House majority and one member was absent.
 Rep. Glen Franklin, Fourth Div ision Democrat, led the argumen which defeated the bill. He con- tended the number of public-spirit ed and qualified persons for Terri torial boards is limited, particul arly in the case of the University Board of Regents. He said the Governor has had difficulty in finding satisfactory regent ap pointees.
 Statehood Memorial Passed
 A statehood memorial to Presi- dent Truman and congressiona leaders appeared in the House on Wednesday. Introduced by Speaker Stanley McCutcheon, it asks for enactment of legislation at thi session of Congress to provide for admission of Alaska to statehood.
 It cited the national party plat form commitments on the issue and said it has "long been the as- v1;.oA;o1 of tho paonla of Alaola '
 It said the statehood sentiment expressed in the 1946 referendum "has continued to grow until the people are now virtually unani nous in their desire that Alaska shall speedily become a state"
 The House had an overtime ses- sion Wednesday night.
 In the debate over the banning of legislators from boards, and tht banning of board members to cleo tion as legislators, tribute wa paid particularly to Senator An drew Nerland, chairman of the Board of Regents and opposition was expressed to forcing him tC relinquish either position. Other legislators cited were Sen. How ard Lyng, member of the Public Welfare Board; Sen. Victor Rivers member of the Board of Archi- tects; Sen. R. M. Mackenzie and Rep. c. A. Pollard of the Dentis- try Board, and Rep. Warren Fay Tor of the Board of Law Examin- CTS
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
MORE DONOTIONS FOR
 MARCH OF DIMES FUND

Mayor George Gunderson an nounced this week that he had re- ceived two additional donation for the recent March of Dimes funds drive The American Legion Auxiliary gave him a check for $500 and St Philips Guild donat- ed $500 This brings the grand total for Wrangell to $266.O2 Last year the sum of $24230 was raised
 Half of the amount, $133.02 was deposited in the local bank for use in Wrangell and the balance vas turned over to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis through the Governors office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
HOOTERS TO KETCHIKAN

Mayor George Gunderson, his son James, Don House, and Allen Ritchie flew to Ketchikan to add their lung-power to Wrangell res idents who have gone to the First City to root for Wrangell High basketball team which is playing there tonight. Tonight's game will decide if Wrangell will or will not play Petersburg tomorrow night for the Southern Dfvisioa championship.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
SHOOTING FRACAS
 IN KETCHIKAN CLUB

KETCHIKAN Shortly afte midnight Wednesday, Norman Sweet, Coast Guardsman on the tender Citrus, shot and wounded Dick Turner outside the Ketchikan Moose Club. He then forced cab driver Walter Gelzer to drive him to Woodland Avenue, but returned to the Moose Club shortly after policemen left the club to look for him. On his return he lined every one up at the point of. his .25 cal. automatic, fired several shots into the ball room floor, and when told to put the gun away by John How land, shot him in the leg
 L. A. Spencer, merchant patrol man, entered the club to investi- gate the shooting and after ex- changing shots with Sweet, wound- ed him in the neck.
 Turner was dismissed from the hospital after receiving stitches in his temple wound but Hovland and Sweet remained in the hospit- al.
 It Is reported the sailor later died of his wounds.
 There was no apparent reason for the fracas as there was no bad feeling between any of the meR. it was sas@L
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
TAX BILLS PILE UP IN
 SENATE; VOTES DUE SOON By James Huteheson

JUNEAU - A variety of taxa tion bills were accumulated in the Senate this week with several like ly to come to a final vote soon.
 The Senate taxation committed virtually killed any chance for the increased liquor taxes with a un animous recommendation agains it yesterday.
 At the same time, it recommend ed a tobacco tax of three cents per package on cigarettes and an ad- missiGaa tax of ten per cent. The bills are now in the hands of the Senate finance committee for ac- curate appraisal of how much they might raise in revenues before they are presented on the floor for vote.
 The House approved a catch-all business license tax bill and sent it to the Senate were it is still in the Senate taxation committee re- ceiving adjustments. The taxation committee also recommended pas sage Of a House raw fish tax bill with amendments, dropping the levy on herring and shellfish from four per cent to two per cent.
 One of the major fisheries bills passed unanimously by the House was a measure by Alfred Owens for creation of a Territorial De- partment of Fisheries under a five man board, with a quarter million dollar appropriation. One member of the board would be director at a salary up to twelve thousand per year. The Department would work with Federal agencies but would have broad regulatory and conser- vation powers.
 In the event of statehood, it would assume powers from the Fish and Wildlife Service.
 Rep. Owens thanked the House for passing the bill and told the members that the setup called for in the bill had been a longtime desire of fishermen and should bring them great good if the Sen ate enacts it into law.
 The House passed a new version of the sailboat tax bill to try and force the use of power boats in Bristal Bay. It provides for a $40O sailboat tax against owners. The bill was previously defeated by the Senate when it carried a $500 tax, some Senators fearing the tax might fall on fishermen who operate the sai1boats for the can neries.
 Other highlights of the week include: The Governor signing the general property tax bill into law; passage of the quadrupled fish trap tax bill and the housing au- thority bill. The House also voted for repeal of the blanket primary law provision allowing cross-party voting. The Senate voted. to double the bounty on hair seals from S3 to six dollars.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
ARRIVE ON BARANOF

Passengers arriving here iron Seattle on the Baranof Tuesda. were MT. and Mrs. G. R. Almquist Reuben Benson, Mrs. Albert Christensen, Mir. and Mrs. w. H Darch, Mrs Carl Johanson, MT and Mrs. W. Jordon, Chris John. son, Fred Lindhe, Tom Lloyd, W A. Lucas, A. L. McCarter, John O'Donnell, MT. and Mrs. L. M Owens, F. Polyemski, Roy H Smith.
 From Ketchikan to Wrangel were W. c. Aud, Velma Intolubbe
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
ARCTIC TASK FORCE
 LANDS IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE - There was no ice on the guns of the first Task Fleet units returning here yesterday from cold weather maneuvers in the Kodiak area. They were too hot for ice," crewman aboard one of the hard-hitting rocket ships said.
 We all were too busy to notice whether it was cold or not" he added.
 The gray convoy of 12 units stopped here to take on fuel and stores before going on to Californ- ia ports. Other vessels sailed dir ectly south from Kodiak.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
COAST GUARD SEARCHES
 FOR MISSING MEN

KETCHIKAN A Coast Guard 5O-footer, a Coast Guard plane and four civilian boats, including the Etehl G. and Claire of Metlakatla, yesterday secured the beaches of Betton and Grant Islands in Glow CT Pass for signs of Bert Camp bell, Bud Vautier and Ed Renaud, who left here Thursday for Meets Bay on the troller Zaila.
 Wreckage of the boat, which may have blown up, was found Wednesday at the north end of patient, admitted February IS.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
WELLS IS MANAGER OF
 SAWMILL OUT THE ROAD

H. A. Wells, it is announced, is now manager of the Wells Saw mill out Zimovia Highway. The mill was leased a short time ago by Francis Bernardo and J. Hurn was put in charge as manager.
 However, MT. Hurn left today to return to his former home in Marysville, Washington, and MT Wells, who owns the sawmill suc- ceeds him as manager.
 Wells will handle affairs of the sawmill until further notice. The mill will continue, to operate weather permitting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
SOUTH ON NORAH

Mrs. Calvin Chapman, of Berk- ley, California, who has been va cationing in Alaska the past sew eral weeks, was the only passenger southbound out of Wrangell on the Princess Norah Wednesday night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
AT THE HOSPITAL

Patients at Bishop Rowe Hos pital this week were:
 Mrs. Frances Smith, medica patient, admitted February IT.
 Mrs. L. c. Bigelow, a medica patient, dismissed February 24.
 Mrs. Frank zepp, surgical pa tient, dismissed February 24.
 Richard Hajny, surgical pa tient, dismissed February 22.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
TO EVANSVILLE, WIN.

John Hurn and daI%hte" Cnm left today by plane for MarySville. Washington, to establish thei home there.
 MT. Hurn came here three years ago from Marysville to work in the local sawmill and Is returning to mill work again in that city.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
SECRETARY HERE

Secretary of Alaska Lew M. Will Hams flew down from Juneau last Sunday and has been visiting his family here. He expects to return to the Capital City this Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
JoRDoNs RETURN

MT. and Mrs. Wilhelm Jordon re- turned on the Baranof Tuesday af- ter spending a month with Mrs. Mrs Jordon's people in Iowa and a month with MT Jordon's family in Tacoma.
 Chris Johnson, Mir. JordonIs nephew made the trip with them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
IN SAN FRANCISCO

Among Wrangells residents who are enjoying a vacation trip to San Francisco are MT. and Mrs. Neil Grant and MT. and Mrs. John Sivertsen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-02-25
COUNCIL WILL MEET
 NEXT THURSDAY, 2P. M

Wrangell City Council will hol its regular council meeting at the city hall next Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
ORDINANCE NO. 24O

An ordinance prohibiting the sale, discharge or display of certain fireworks, within the corporate linn its of the City of Juneau, Alaska. and providing penalty for the vio- lation thereof.
 SECTION NO. l. It shall be un- lawful for any person to ignite, dis charge, fire, or cause to be ignited, discharged CT fired, any fireworks or firecracker within the corporate limits of the City of Juneau, which makes a report or loud noise or ascends into the air by its own power.
 SECTION NO. 3. It shall be un- lawful to offer for sale, sell, bar gain or give to any person or per- sons any firecrackers or fireworks of any kind or description within the corporate limits of the City of Juneau, Alaska.
 PENALTY. Not to exceed S10000 or 30 days in jail, or both such fine and imprisonment.
 BERNARD HULK, (222 3t) Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15

FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY. Public Buildings Administration, Office of the Division Engineer, 123 U. S. Court House, Seattle 4, Wash ington, June 1, 1949.-Sealed bids, in. duplicate, will be received at this office until 3 p. m., June 29, 1949 and then publicly opened, for furn- ishing the materials, and perform ing the work for roofing and miscel- laneous repairs at the Federal and Territorial Building, Juneau, Alaska, in strict accordance with the speci- fications dated PB-DIv-S, May 6, 1949 and drawings eff any) men, tioned therein; and the general conditions dated Sept. IS, 1942. And addendum thereto dated May IS, 1914. Specifications and other data may be had at the office of the custodian of the building or the office of the division engineer, or Public Buildings Administration, Room No. 507, Lemon Building, Washington, D. c. L. w. Friberg, Division Engineer.
 First publication, June IA. 1949.
 Last publication, June 16. l949.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
kIWANIAN5 SEE FUR BUYING TRIP
 IN VICTOR FILM

Part of an 8-year project that eventually may be dubbed for sound-a fur-buying trip made by Martin Victor-was shown to fel- lew Kiwanians and guests as the program at today's luncheon meet ing.
 Victor has accomplished four years work and plans four more, most of the sequences being stored by the Eastman Company until the movie is completed, when sound will be added. Pictures shown today were partly in color, partly black and white.
 After the trip from Ketchikan to Juneau, with boats and water fronts as prominent features, Vic- tors film took his audience atove the White Pass to Whitehorse, and or by air to Fairbanks.
 Transferring to a small airplane on skis, the party went to several settlements along the Yukon river, the color sequence at Fort Yukon being especially effective. Trap ping and skinning operations were shown, with beautiful snow scenes filled with the picturesque move ment of dog teams.
 Martin returned two weeks ago from his usual six-month stay near Chicago.
 Guests were Warren Elesener of San Francisco, administrative assistant to the Pan American Air ways Divisional Sales Manager; Gene M. Conger of Seattle, who is with the Federal Housing Author ity; Frank H. Partridge, Seattle; Ralph Wright and Roy Zumwalt, Juneau.
 President James Mcclellan pre- sided for the brief business meet ing at which the Kiwanis Club booth for the Fourth of July was discussed. Gene Vuille, program chairman, introduced the speaker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
M. V. (HIlk00T 5TARTS
 FREIGHTER SERVICE ON
 TWI(E WEEKLY VOYAGES

The M. V. Chilkoot left last night for Haines after passing in- specticn for the carrying of auto mobiles and general cargo. The freighter is also licensed to carry maximum of five passengers. At later date, more passengers will be carried per trip
 The Chilkoot is scheduled to make trips twice week with the first one on Friday from Tee Har- Der. Skagway is listed also as a rort of call. Bob Redd has teen signed as skipper and there will be two ether crew members. Owners are Steve Homer and Ray mond Gelotte.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
WANT ADS
TOR SALE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: WE'LL located shop suitable one or two women, experience not nec- essary; small investment. Fossil ble living quarters combined FULLY equipped cafe, seats 21, rent reasonable, sleeping room adioins. Immediate possession, fine busi- ness, health reason sale. LIQUOR Store, well located. Money maker.
 EQUIPMENT and lease in best To- cated machine shop across from Small Boat Harbor. DOUGLAS; Will rent or sell build ing and equipment in plumbing and heating business. Books open serious prospects. HOMES:
 DUPLEX, 9th St., completely furn- ished Garage, etc. MAIN St., 4-bedrooms, furnished GASTINEAU Ave, 2-bedrooms fur nished.
 SUMMER homes and cabins. DOUGLAS: 3 homes, all furnished; i; garages, furnaces. Immediate oc-
 cupancy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
36 ABOARD pNA'5
 TUESDAY FLIGHTS

Pacific Northern Airlines flights carried 36 passengers in and out of Juneau Airport yesterday as fol- lows:
 From Anchorage: Clyde Hawkins, Elsie Raymond, w. T. Smith, A. E. Jasker, Dolores Schriber, G. M. Conger. Joseph Woods. Harry Lu- cas, T. w. Stein, Maj. Emery Kun kle, Ralph Gibson, Delbert Wilson, Fred Malheim and Hugo Villa
 From Cordova: K. c. Allan.
 To Yakutat: Tom Dyer, Peter Howard.
 To Cordova: Mrs. Charles Evans.
 To Anchorage John Mclaughlin, E. E. Lincoln, E. J. Cross, Frank McGilvery, Lars McGilvery, Eliza heth Edwards, J. N. Sternberg, Glinka Nikota, Frank c. Bumb, A. R. Case, Bill M. Jones.
 To Kodiak: Lyle Jones. William Coffey..
 To Naknek: Bruce Merritt, Lars Olsen, Ed Lueto, Stanley Ryan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
JURY SWORN IN;
 PORT ChiLk00T
 CASE UNDER WAY

Three of the jurors who reached verdict at 9 o'clock last night in another case were sworn in at II: 40 am. today to serve again. This suit was brought to determine who will have control of the Port Chilkoot Company and it's prop erty.
 Earl Barcus, Robert Thibodeau and Paul F. Schnee were on the Rutherford jury and were sworn in this morning with Lloyd V. Con- nell, Bert H. Bertholl, Doris Hanebury, Roy Peratrovich, Steve Stanworth, Jack c. Gould, Hazel Hermann and Irice p. Ryan.
 Other members of the jury panel were permanently excused.
 The Port Chilkoot Company, with Kenneth P. Gregg, Sr., as the principal figure, is represented by William L. Paul, Jr
 Judge Simon Hellenthal and Attorney R. E. Robertson are counsel for Defendants Carl w. IIeinmiller, Steve Larson Homer, Martin A. Cordes, Tresham D. Gregg, Jr., Karl A. Comstock, James A. F. MacCammond, Jr., James N. Trelford, Edward c. Kcenig, Jr, and Manvil H. Olson.
 Since filing of this suit Septem- her g. a number of other actions have been Brought by members of both parties.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
TOR SALE

DUPLEX-Contains one of the towns finest apartments, luxur-s iously and fully furnished. Addi- tional apartment renting at SIS per month Channel view. Owner financed at reasonable terms. BEAUTY SHOP-Best location. SUMMER HOME. two floors. insido plumbing, fireplace, lawn, gar den, view, Lena Beach. SMALL CABIN, low price, Lena Beach.
 BEACH HOME, bedrooms, furn- ished, wired, water, Aux Bay COUNTRY HOME, 2 bedrooms furnished. 312 acres, Glacier Hi- way.
 FAMILY HOME, bedrooms, part furnished, fireplace, view, good neighborhood, Seventh Street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
CHUCK DAVIS, HURT Ih TAkU ACCIDENT;
 HERE IN HOSPITAL

Charles (Chuck) Davis was rushed from Taku Lodge to St. Ann's Hospital here late yester- day afternoon, for emergency treatment after an accident in which his left hand was crushed. It was necessary to amputate two fingers.
 Davis was helping operate a winch on the dock when his glove caught in the machinery, and he was unaale to get the glove off before his hand was caught.
 Alaska Coastal Airlines made an emergency flight, bringing MT. and Mrs. Davis to Juneau.
 Davis and his wife, the former Ginger Nordensen, went to Taku for the summer season, he to be chef and she to be employed also
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-15
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management
 District Land Office


 District Land Office
 Anchorage, Alaska
 July 28, 1948 Notice is hereby given that Carl Engstrom has made application for a homesite under the Act of May 26, 1884 GAS Stat. 8O9), Anchorage Serial No. 01197O, for tract of land described as Lot 2, of the Tenakee Group of Homesites situated on NE. shore of Tenakee Inlet, about one mile NV. of Tenakee, Plat of U. s. Survey No 2450, containing 438 acres, and it is now in the files of the U. s. land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the sta- iuteS.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Acting Manager. First publication. May 4, l949. Last publication. July 29. 1949.