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The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-09-15
HELEN K. RONNTNG, Deceased.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

HELEN K. RONNING, Deceased.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was, on the End day of August, 1850, duly ap- pointed administratrix with the will annexed of Helen B. RonDAng, deceased.
 All persons having claims against the said estate must present. them to the undersigned at wranAsll. Alaska, with proper vouchers, and duly verified, within six months from this date.
 DATED at Wrangell, Alasia, Au- gust 29, 1960.
 JULIA NEERGAAhD Administratrix with the will an- nexed of the estate of Helen E. ROnniRg, deesassd. Rpb. SsBA !. ., 1Ss zx. 1ska-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-09-15
EsCAPMENT GOOD IN
 BRISTOL BAY, SAYS KELRz

JUNEAU - Returning this week after spending two weeks studying 1850 fisheries in the Bristol Bay area. George B. Kelez report that escapsments there are better than expectations from early-ssasoR evil deAsa.
 Eseapsmsnt ranged from fair to
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-09-15
TO SPEND WINTER
 VISITING OUTSIDE

MT. and Mrs. J. W. Voorhies, par snts of Mrs. Joyce Hay and Tom YOorhies, left yesterday on the Bar anof for the states expecting to be gone until spring.
 They will so to Washington. D. C., where they will visit a son. Frank,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-09-15
CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE - Very reasonable. Beauty Salon complete, or will seli equipment Owner moving south Contact Mrs. B. M. Tucker. Peters burg, Alaska. ---- A9-lt
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-09-15

FOR SALE-7-room house, business
 front. Partly furnished, Inquire
 Frank Young residence. s-25tf
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Richard Suratt
 Buried Tuesday

Funeral services for Richard J. Suratt, 59, United States commits sioner here since 1884, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Episeo- pal Church. The Rev. Hugh F. Hall officiated.
 MT. Suratt was found dead in his home about midnight last Sat urday when his wife entered the house. A trail of blood led to a spot to the left of the house about 50 feet away where suratt had been clearing land.
 U. 5. Marginal Jack Krepps was called immediately but was unable to do much Investigating until day light. About 4:3O a. m. Krepps and several others returned to the scene and after looking around the brush where Suratt had been working. krepps found a blood-covered ma chete knife about two feet long.
 Later in the day a coroner's jury went to the spot. After looking around for some time there was no doubt in anyone's mind that Suratt fell while clearing brush and acct- dentally impaled himself on the knife. A two-foot drop under the brush and a slippery rock were the contributing factors in the tragedy Those on the jury were Joyce Hay. Peter c. Mccormack, Frank Webb. Fred Hanford, Vern Smith and J. H. Ferney.
 Mir Suratt Is survived by his wife, Mildred, and a son, Richard Jr. The latter was working in A cannery at Gambler Bay when told of his fathers death. He was flown here Tuesday in time for the fu- neral.
 MT. suratt was a pioneer mem Der of Igloo No 2, Pioneers of Alaska
 No successor has been named to the commissioners post.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Defense Unit
 Organized Here

A large gathering attended a meeting last Friday evening at the City Hall held for the purpose of organizing a defenss unit here.
 Attending were Mayor Peter c. Mccormack and Councilmen Vern Smith, George Smith, Len Engstrom, Dr. E. J. Wheeler and Lee Ellis; Frank Zepp, Dr. John o. Bange- man Jack Krepps, Arne Bulkely, Victor Hill, Bernard Iverson, Ralph Devenny, George Kuntz, William Eastaugh, Joseph Rough, Richard Sharnbroich, The Rev. Hugh F. Hall and City Clerk Robert Wick man.
 Local defense units are being or ganized throughout the territory.
 Dr. Bangeman was appointed by Mayor Mccormack to head the local group. MI
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Land Office Men
 Make Survey Here

Virgil o. Seiser and Milton H. Lightwood, both with the Bureau of Land Management in Anchorage, were in Wrangell a few days this week.
 Seiser and Lightwood are making survey to determine the feasibil- ity of eliminating certain Forest Service lands around major cities and giving it over to the control of the Bureau of Land Management. This Is cooperative program, they said, with both the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Manage ment interested in the problems in- volved.
 The main difference of such elim- ination would be that those living on these lands or contemplating homesites would deal directly with the Bureau of Land Management rather than with the Forest Service. Under the present setup, if a person wants to get homesite he must go through the Forest Service first. Then, after fulfilling their re- quirements, he must apply to the Bureau Of Land Management for clear title. Eliminating the land from the National Forest would do away with this duplication.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Old Sentinel Shows
 Problems of 1908
 Were Same as Today

The attic of the Elks Lodge this week produced relic in the way of a 1908 copy of the Alaska Sen ltinel, a forerunner of the present Wrangell Sentinel. R. w. McKtbben found the old newspaper, with sey- Ieral Seattle P.-I.'s of the same date, stuffed away in the rafters.
 The paper was set entirely by hand, except for a few plates. !" Stories of the day were all local and the editor, MT. George c. L. Snyder, sprinkled his own opinions freely throughout the news.
 Snyder had no use for drunks, and he wasn't tongue-tied. Here is his write-up of a drunk drowning victim:
 It is no uncommon thing for Wrangell people to have their at tentiOn attracted at any hour of the day or night by the maudlin cheering and profanity of fishermen leaving town for the fishing grounds at the mouth of the Sti- kline, their hides chock full Of H. quor, and also carrying a plentiful supply in their boats to be con- sumed later.
 Last Sunday evening just before dark, three men left town in one of the power fishing boats, cursing and swearing as loud as they could, and it was very plain they were thoroughly soused.
 The next morning word was brought to town that one of the three had been drowned
 A small percentage of the men who leave town drunk and in small boats are drowned and in view of all facts, those who so find a wa tery grave are entitled to no sym pathy."
 Problems of that day AZ years were the same as today Through out the paper the reader is re- minded that money sent East is gone forever; "buy in Wrangell," etc. Snyder's editorial says, in part: "A Wrangell merchant knows his customers individual needs and ca ters to them. He takes back your purchases if not satisfactory, and gives you leeway in the matter of credit. He Is reliable and trust worthy. He is here when you need him. He was here last year and ex- pecta to be here next year. He is your neighbor and contributes his share to the towns improvements"
 The old newspaper is at the Sen tinel office for those who would like to look at 1t.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
MISS WALTERS, DONALD HOUSE
 WED IN JUNEAU CEREMONY

At a quiet, informal wedding in Juneau last Saturday night, Miss Margaret Walters, daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. Walters of Chicago, became the bride of Donald J. House of Wrangell.
 Mrs. Leonard Campbell was ma tron of honor for the bride and Lew Williams Jr. acted as best man. Following the ceremony wedding supper was held at the Baranof Hotel
 Mrs. House is a registered nurse at the Wrangell Institute. She was graduated from a large hospital in Chicago. MT. House is partner in the Campbell Shipyard and is also employed at the Cold Stor- age here.
 The couple will make their home in the former Robert Gore house.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Alaska Draft Quota IS

JUNEAU-John l.. Mccormick, territorial director of Selectiye service, announced this week the Departmnt ot Defense has called on the Selectiys Service System to fur nish 20,0O0 men for the armed forces and the Alaska quota has been set at 15 men.
 Mccormick further stated that call had been issued to the local boards in Alaska at Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Nome and Ko- diak to forward 70 men to the armed forces induction stations for pre-induction examination during the week of August s. During Sep tember, 15 men will be inducted beginning with the oldest. The 25- year-old registrants will be called first, then the 24-year-olds, etc., down to the 19-year old registrants.
 Mccormick stressed the fact that all men between the ages of IS and 25, inclusive, must register. Only those registrants from ages 19 through 25 can be inducted. All registranst, including those over 25, must keep their local boards in formed of their change of address of status.
 Registrants who do not keep in touch with or obey any summons from their local boards will be de- clared delinquent and ordered to report for induction without phy- sical examination.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Albert White
 Speaks Here

Albert White, general counsel for the Republican Party in Alaska, spoke to a gathering of Wrangel- ites in the Coliseum Theater last night. White came here from Ketch- ikan yesterday morning.
 My remarks tonight are more of a report and statements than 2 speech" White said. "A report as to what is and what has been go- ing on in Alaska" White told of a committee which was set up within the Republican Party at the last Republican meeting. This commit tee is known as the Special Com mittee to Investigate Corruption Within the Government of the Ter ritory.
 we started with the Veterans Bureau" White said. He went on to tell of the committees findings in that department. He accused Norman Hailey, who was head of the bureau, of questionable conduct.
 White flayed other departments for what he termed "malfeasance and corruption," saying You can correct these abuses You have it within your power next October"
 White was introduced by Peter c. Mccormack, who acted as chair man. Also with White were Ralph Bartholomew and Clyde o. Peterson, both of Ketchikan, who are candi- dates for the House of Representa- tives. They each gave short talks.
 Mrs. Doris Barnes, Wrangells candidate for the House, also spoke briefly.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
.Sundborg Map
 Be Here Aug. 8

Plans are being made to welcome George sundborg, consultant of the Alaska Development Board. and George Armitage, formerly with the Hawaii Tourist Bureau, here Tues day, August 8.
 sundborg wrote Fred Hanford that he would like to meet with the Wrangell Chamber in a mo host" dinner for the purpose of in trodueing Armitage to the commu- nity. SEH
 Armitage organized the Hawaii Tourist Bureau and was It's sxecu- tive secretary for 22 years. The Development Board persuaded him to come to Alaska to assist in or ganizing an Alaska Travel Bureau to develop tourist trade here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
JOE LOUIS TO ATTEMPT
 HEAVYWEIGHT COMEBACK

NEW YORK, July 2S-(AP)- Joe Louis, now S6, will try to re- gain his heavyweight boxing title he gave up two years ago. He noti- fled the International Boxing Club today of his intentions and started preliminary training in Indiana.
 Louis hopes to met NBA Cham pion Ezzard Charles in September either in New York or Chicago. He explained he had a big income tax assessment to pay.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
Memorial Service
 For 'CaD' LathrOp

FAIRBANKS, July 28-(AP)- Final rites were arranged for Aus tin Cap" Lothrop today. Memorial services for the millionaire bushes, man and industrialist who wa, struck down by loaded coal car al his Healy River Mine will be held Sunday afternoon at the Empress Theater here, one of five show houses he owned.
 As stipulated in his will, he will be buried in Seattle alongside his father, mother and two sisters.
 As telegrams of eondolation poured in, coroners' jury sitting at the scene returned a verdict of accidental death.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
FOUR RETURN FROM
 YOUNG PEOPLES MEETING

The Rev. Paul F. Evans, Barbara Sharnbroich, Jean Christopherson and sharon Zepp returned late last night from Rainbow Glacier where they have been attending a Pres byterian Young Peoples Conference. Fifty-three young people and 12 counsellors attended the meet.
 The three girls took active part in many of the camp activities and The Rev. Evans conducted a course on "The Life of Christ" and super vised recreational activities.
 The conference closed with a candlelight decision service in the chapel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
BIG SILVER RUN HITS;
 69,OOO LBS. AT PETERSBURG

PETERSBURG, July 2S-(AP)- More than 100 small trollers fish ing near Coronation Island off the West Coast of Prince of Wales Is- land where the season's heaviest run of silver salmon were reported, unloaded 69,0OO pounds here yes terday.
 Price was 24 cents a pound. The fish averaged eight pounds.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
GIRLS FUNERAL DELAYED
 UNTIL FATHER ARRIVES

Funeral services for Gloria Brad ley, who passed away suddenly yes terday, were not definite as of this morning pending arrival of the lit tie girls father.
 Gloria, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Herbert Bradley, was years old.
 The father, who was fishing, was located and notified yesterday. He is expected to arrive in Wrangell within a day or so.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
May Organize
 Guard Unit Here

An attempt will be made to or- ganize National Guard unit here if enough volunteers are found.
 letter from Col. Joseph D. Alexander infantry, acting adjutant general in Juneau, to Mayor Peter c. Mccormack asks that organiza- ton of such company in Wran- gell be given consideration.
 Anyone interested ln volunteering for National Guard unit is asked to contact City Clerk Robert Wick man
 Colonel Alsxander's letter fol- lows:
 Dear Mayor Mccormack:
 The Alaska National Guard Is now organizing units in Southeast ern Alaska. The organization of unit of Company B." 2Osth In- fantry Battalion (separate), con- sisting of one officer and 36 enlist ed men in your community, is con- templated if sufficient interest ia shown.
 Battalion Headquarters of the 20Sth Infantry Battalion has been organized in Juneau, and there is presently a sufficient number of personnel to cope with the admin istmtive details incurred in the or ganization and actiyation of the proposed unit in your community
 The undersigned plans to visit Wrangell in the near future, if pos sible If, however, this cannot be accomplished, a recruiting team will spend the necessary time in your locale to organize the unit, provided interest is expressed.
 In order that an efficient job be accomplished it will be necessary to have the services of a physician to execute the few physicals to be given. A building will be required to house the unit and equipment. This will be the responsibility of tn community, as there are no Fed eral or Territorial funds available for such a project at this time. It is anticipated that, in time, a con siderable amount of federal money will be made available to the Alas 2 National Guard on 75 per cent federal, 25 per cent territorial basis for construction of armories,
 The equipment to be furnished the men of these organizations will be new and of the latest design. Federal pay will be received for each drill attended and will be equivalent to one days pay of equal rank in the United States army.
 The world situation today dic- tates that the young men of each community be afforded the oppor- tunity to receive National Guard training and to participate in de- fense
 JOSEPH D. ALEXANDER,
 Colonel, Infanry,
 Acting Adjutant General.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
OUTDOOR SERVICE

The Presbyterian Church will hold outdoor services at II a. m. Sunday at the park, weather per mitting. The Rev Paul F. Evans will deliver a special sermon. Fol lowing the service a picnic lunch will be held for all who wish to remain. Those doing 80 are asked to bring their own lunch and cof- fee will be furnished. Transporta- tion will be found for those who need it. Mrs. Bjorge is in charge of arrangements.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
YAw TO REMAIN

Leslie Yaw, who had been sched- uled to leave Sitka as head of the Sheldon Jackson School, will remain there, The Rev. Paul F. Evans said on his return from Youth Confer ence this morning.
 Yaw will be assisted by Dr. Har- " Brandt, former dean of men at the University of Alaska. who will he administrative director.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
TO SEATTLE

Mrs. R. W. McKibben will leave tonight on the Princess Louise for trip to Seattle. She will do some buying for the Variety Store and will also attend a family reunion in Seattle. She will return on the Baranof early in August.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
WAGE, PRICE FREEZE
 PROPOSAL IS DEFEATED

WASHINGT0N-(AP) = A pro- posal to freeze all prices and wages, and to authorize rationing was de- feated in the house banking com- mittee today by one vote, 10 to g.
 Congressman Kunkel, who intro- duced the proposal, said he will again offer the bill. A section of the executive authority bill was ap- proved, giving authority to force the use of plants and materials for mil- itary and other essential purposes.
 TO CONTROL FOREIGN SHIPS
 WASHINGTON = (AP) The house approved bill to search and
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
ELKS AND LADIES TO HAVE
 DANCE PARTY TOMORROW

Elks and their ladies will gather at the club rooms tomorrow night for a midsummer dance party. Light refreshments will be served and music will be provided.
 Honorsd guests will be MT. and Mrs. Donald J. House, who were married in Juneau last Saturday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
GET WAGE BOOST

JUNEAU, July 2S-(AP)-Con- struction laborers whose three-week strike tied up 20 projects, signed an agreement yesterday for a 32 cents per hour wage boost. The tn- crease brings the hourly wage to g,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
CITY APPROVES SEWER PLANS

The city council last week ap- proved final plans for new sewer system here. They have been sent to Juneau with an application for funds for construction through the General Serviess Administration
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
BEADS, ROSARY FOUND

A string of pearls and a small rosary on a chain have been turned in at The Sentinel office. Owners may claim them here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
TAKE sTrK1NE TRIP

Five Wrangell women enjoyed a trip up the Stikins to Telegraph Creek last weekend. Boarding the Judith Ann last Thursday were Mrs. Neil French, Mrs. Charles Moore, Mrs Finer Ottesen, Mrs. Lee Ellis and Mrs. Harry Thorburn. They re- turned Monday.
 Many pictures were taken and at one place they saw grizzly bear swimming in the river. control foreign ships in American
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28

Death of Austin E. Lathrop this week at the age of 84 took from the Alaska scene one of Its most eolorful and successful pioneer resi- dents. Cap as he was known to thousands of Alaskans, title dat ing back to the days when he op- erated his own boats captain, came north in 1896 in the vanguard of the gold rush and carved a finan- cially successful career in various business enterprises. His interests included eanneries, coal mines, movie houses, newspapers and sun dry other activities. He was widely publicized as "Alaska's millionaire" :" He had for years taken an active interest in the Republican Party and had, less than a year ago, been elected Republican National Com mitteeman, succeeding the late A. E. Rasmuson. He served in the House of the 1921 Territorial Leg islature and from the Third Divi- sion, at that time making his head quarters at Cordova and Anchorage. Of late years he had made his home at Fairbanks. A strong supporter of the University of Alaska, he had served for years on the Board of Regents of that institution.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
WELL-CHTLD CLINIC
 WILL BE HELD TONIGHT

There will be Well-Child Clinic tonight at 7:3O at the Health Gen. ter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28

Reports from Washington indi- cate that tax increases to build up the military establishment are in the offing. Individual income taxes may be upped, effective during the last quarter of this year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28

Delegate E. L. Bartlett is expect ed to come to Alaska shortly after the recess or adjournment of Con gres which had been anticipated for around the first of August. Due to the war situation, recess of the Congress may be delayed for some time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28
THROUGH THE SENTINEL PERISCOPE

Reestablishment of draft boards in most Of the towns of Alaska Is now being undertaken by John Me- Cormick, Director of Selective Serv- ice. With the war situation what it is and the need for men in the armed forces the order has gone out for again setting up the boards which were discontinued at the end of World War II and concentrated in Juneau, Anchorage, Nome and Fairbanks. Boards are expected to be reaetiyated at .Wrangell, Peters burg, Ketchikan, Sitka, Seward, Kodiak and perhaps other comnu- mites. On the first call for men Alaska's quota will be about 15, according to the present estimate
 On basis of population the First Division led the territory in the April primary election by 2 sub stRntial margin. With a population of 31,600, as reported in the re- cent census tally, the First cast 6,143 ballots. The Second with 12,- 567 cast 1,739 the Third with $500 boiled 4,313 and the Fourth with 28,632 voted S,61S. Total vote in the primary of 15,S08 was con- sidered high for a primary, al- though it was far short of the 2S,- 024 votes cast in the 1948 gen. eral election which was the larg- est vote ever cast in an Alaska cleo tion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-07-28

control foreign ships in American waters.
Evening star., 1950-10-30
Best Wasn't Enough
Leohy, Proud of Irish in Defeat
Pays High Tribute to Sportons

successfully blended the Mime
sofa power with the Michigan
deception to provide a devastating
attack. In addition, the Spartans
blocked and tackled with game
winning precision.
am sorry that we could not
win this one for our students. On
Friday evening they put on the
greatest display of Notre Dame
spirit ever have witnessed. They
had a gigantic bonfire and rally
at which Mel Allen. Jim Britt,
Father Hesburgh, our vice presi-
dent; Jerry Groom, our captain,
and the writer spoke. I know the
students sincerity reached the
hearts Of all of our players. as
their spirited performance indi-
Gated, but it takes more than
spirit to beat a great team like
Michigan State. My sincere con-
gratulations go to Coach Mum
and his team.
Coaching bouquets:
Across the Nation many fine
coaching jobs were turned in, and
the work done by Blair Cherry as
his Texas Longhorns routed Rice
sets up the game of the week.
for Austin this Saturday when the
Longhorns will be host to top
ranking Southern Methodist in
the key game Of the Southwest
Conference.
Another Southwestern coach is
deserving of much praise and he
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Evening star., 1950-10-30
Hickey Visits Browns
As Rumors Persist
BY The Asseeiaied Press

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 0.-Branch
Hickey, currently without base
ball home. was here today for a
meeting with Bill De Witt, presi-
dent of the Browns.
There was considerable speci-
ulation as to whether Rickey's
visit to the Browns front office
will culminate in just a social call
or whether it means the Ameri-
can League baseball club is In
just social call or whether it
means the American League base
ball club is in Rickey's future.
There have been rumors that
the former Brooklyn head man
might move into the St. Louis Or
ganization. but they have been
denied by De Witt and Hickey.
Hickey also plans to see Owner
Fred Saigh of the Cardinals. but
this has been labeled as mot on
business"
The most persistent rumors
have Hickey going to Pittsburgh
in some capacity-but neverthe-
less; baseball fans in st. Louis
are keeping an eye on the Hickey
De Witt conference today.