The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-13

ouIlng Tn hlS Skiff With his fishing gear aboard. Later neighbors saw him struggling up the hill towards home with beautiful prize sized king salmon. We are told that he got two of them as a result ot his outing. Congratulations to you, Donl
 The ANB has completed raising the money for their building which they have purchased from Excur- sion Inlet. The building, 56 feet by l20 feet. was purchased for $2200. The boats Rosario and Urania have gone across the Inlet, where the building will be dismantled, and they will bring it back to Hoonah.
 The AN Brotherhood and Sister hood had joint meeting last Mon day night to discuss the Reserva- tion Project. The local people were definitely very much opposed to the plan. To quote one of the Sister hood members: When I see white woman going up to pay her taxes to the government, want my priv ilege of walking right up there be- side her and paying my own taxes. I don't want the government to give me anything that am unable to do my share for. I want my rights as citizen, and I don't want these rights taken away from me-"
 The Sisterhood and the Brother hood have united in sending two delegates to Sitka to express the local organizations opinions. Mayor Harry Douglas and George Carteeti are representing the local people at the meeting in Sitka.
 A surprise party was given March 2, in honor of Sig Benson, by the family. The affair was complete surprise and everyone enjoyed a grand evening.
 Repairs to the roof of local store were under way last Monday. Our young heroine who recently flattened a passerby with huge shovel of snow took part in the re- pair works as an assistant to Fred Gadke who directed operations. We have no catastrophes to announce for all the pots of hot tar reached the roofed terrace successfully and now all is in readiness for the spring rains.
 The junior ANS is developing into a most enthusiastic group of workers. The group includes about 36 girls and great interest is shown in the projects that are planned by their able directors, Mrs. Mamie Williams and Miss Irene Gray. At present, meetings are being held twice a week. The girls are taking turns entertaining the group in their various homes. Miss Harriet Gray, Miss Francine See and Miss Genevieve Hanlon have each had a turn at being hostess to the group. Designing pictures with varied but tons, sewing, cooking, giving plays and a public Easter entertainment are among the projects planned for the girls at the present time. Offi- cers elected for the group at a re- cent meeting were as follows: Mar riet Gray, President; Evelyn Will Hams, Vice President; Marjorie Os- borne, Secretary; Mary Knudson, Treasurer; Salina James, Financial Secretary; Emily Wins, Sergeant at Arms; and Francine See, Sergeant at Arms.
 Work has begun on the Pente- costal Church Plans are in opera tion to repair the ravages of the fire, to enlarge it. and to plan a more gracious approach to it.
 Archie White suffered a very ser- ious accident when he had his arm cut on razor sharp double bitted axe last week. An emergency call was sent in and a plane called for him and took him to the hospital Wednesday.
 Saturday night dance was held in "The Hut" The ANS sponsored the dance with Mrs. Lillie Fawcett, Mrs. Mary Lindoff and Mrs. Bessie See as hostesses.
 The Forester was in on it's regu- lar trip last Friday.
 The Lone Fisherman, Skipper Clarence Moy, was in town last week to check up on his fish scows and on the return trip to Sitka took two big tanks with him.
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