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The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
ST. PHILIPS MAKES PLANS FOR BAZAAR

St. Philips Women's Auxiliary held it's regular meeting in the Parish Hall last night Final plans were made for the bazaar on Nov 27. Booths at the bazaar will in- ,clude needlework, baby clothes. food and candy, personalized Christmas tree ornaments, popcorn balls, fish pond, greeting cards and a white elephant booth conducted by the Brownie Scouts.
 Reports were given by the dele gates to the annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary in Sitka and slides were shown which were talk en at the Sitka meetings.
 There will be work meetings on Wednesday evenings for as many as can attend, a committee said. It was also announced that the women will sew for the bazaar at these meetings, and the men can find lots to do in the unfinished building. Coffee will be served and each person coming is asked to bring sandwich.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
KING RUNNING;
 DEER BERRY IN SWING

King salmon are running out in |front of town and the deer derby lis in full swing, such was the an .nouncement of Dan Roberts, secre- tary of the Stikine Sportsmens As sOciation.
 Roberts said Billie Choquette is champ fishermen so far, having brought in four kings in the last two days. He caught them on a spoon, and the fish seem to be bit ing at all levels, Roberts reported.
 There will be no report on the deer derby this week, as records were not compiled in time But Roberts asked that anyone entered, or entering, the deer derby please stop in the Airline office and re- port their buck
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
WRANGELL SCHOOL
 NEWS
By c L. Anderson Sup.rmtendent of Schools


 The time of year has rolled a. round wuen thoughts of basketball are III the ar. ecneduies are now being drawn between the various schools III Southeastern Alaska and considerable interest has already been snown Ill town in DasNetpail. In oruer 10 get more and efficient use ol the gym and senool 1aclnt les, managers of town teams are asked to contact Mir kangas, high scnool coach, who is authorized 10 araw up d practice schedule for the town team use of the gym.
 The facilities can only be made available to those groups having enough players present to warrant use of the gym and lights.
 The election of yell queens and a song queen is being held today. All high school boys and girls are interested in renewing acquaintan- ces made through the interscholas- JIG activities of past years and it is hoped that We may be able to en- lerlaln two or three Southeastern Alaska schools this season.
 * <
 Next week We will observe Am ercan Education Week by inviting al parents 10 visit the schools sometime during the day to observe ,ae cIasses III action. Then, by way o. complement and for the purpose 'oI getdng better acquainted with parents, the faculty and hign ss,noOl girls homemaking classes VIII serve coffee and refreshments at an open house to De held Friday aL o:OO D. m. Work Of the children wall be on display anu II is imposs- ible to call particular attention to any one group because of the excel lence of all exhibits. No formal program is planned, so parents will. have an opportunity to meet and talk with the teachers and their children.
 Good schools are your responsi- bility. If your school is not a good one, find out why and do some- thing about it. If it is, your pres ence during American Education Week and particularly at open house would so indicate.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
CITY COUNCIL SETS
 TAX RATE AT 20 MILLS

City Council al q special meet Iing Tuesday night set the tax rate for this year at 20 mills. up from IT mills which il has been for sey- eral years.
 After adjustments on personal personal property and buildings and Improvements in an effort to aqualiEe taxation on q fair basis, the Council. following several weeks of study decided the addi- tional 3-mill levy would be neees- sary to carry on the business of the city during the coming year. It was brought out that only a sharp cmtailment of expenditures enabl- ed the town to break even last year without ineurring indebtedness. lFigures on estimated income and contemplated outgo will be given as soon as complete data is pre- pared.)
 ApW Officials Here
 John Argetsinger and Dan Cole. representing the Alaska Public Works agency met with the Coun- cil to work out final details on the new water system which was built under the APW program IL was agreed the chlorination plant would be put in operation IS soon as APN is able to get qualified person to properly set up the in- lstollation. Drainage facilities will Works agency. met with the Coun- been encountered on private pro Iperty and one bad connection near the Federal building will be cor rceted at cost to the contractor. Argetsinger also authorized the city to go ahead with construction of guard rails around the turn of the north end fill as part of the project
 While here Argetsinger confer red with School Supt. c. L. Ander- son and members of the School Board in connection with propos- ed new school addition which might he obtained under the APW program but probably not earlier than 1857. The Board is giving consideration to probable need of additional school facilities to meet growing pains which are expected to result from industrial develop ment in this area.
 Log Storage Space
 \ communication from the Army Engineers advised the Council that the Wrangell Lumber Company, now operating the local sawmill, had applied for log storage dolph- ins near the mouth of Pats Lake. The Council took no action in the matter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
ANNUAL ELLIS HUNT EXPEDITION DECLARED BIG GAME" SUCCESS

The annual fall hunting expedi- tion, sponsored by SenatOr-elect Bob Ellis and his Ellis Air Lines facilities, has concluded wi marked game" success, according to Art Nelson, air line agent and we'll known local sportman.
 Deer and waterfowl in abund- ance," reported the Viking of Dun can Canal. Rocky Pass and way points. Tn the way of game we had everything, including those you play indoors"
 Melon is now reported trying tc troll-catch a salmon to make the 1854 season a complete success.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
FIRE DAMAGES
 DEWITT HOME

Fire. believed to have been caus- ed by an overloaded stove, caused several hundred dollars damage at the Frank Dewitt home this morn ing. Bremen who quickly brought the blaze under control. reported the major damage to the attic where it appeared the fire had broken out from the overloaded stove pipe.
 MT. and Mrs. Dewitt and two children occupy the house which is located in the block off St. Mich Iaels street back of the Tillie Ham mer home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
WRANGELL WILL GET NEXT W0MEN'S AUXILIARY ANNUAL CONVENTION

Nrangell was named for the meeting place of the 1955 annual convention of the Women's Auxil- iary gonvoeation of Southeast Al- aska of the Episcopal Church at it's 1854 Conyocation held recently in Sitka
 Delegates from Wrangell to the Si .ka meeting were Mrs Howard Churchill. president of the local Auxiliary. who extended an invita- tion to the Convocation to meet here in 1954, and Mrs. Hugh F. Hall, wife of the pastor of the To- cal Episcopal Church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
"OLD SARGE" SCHWARTZ

It's now Sergeant James L. Schwartz of Company D, 271st Engineer Combat Battalion, Wran- Igells Jimmy has won his third chevron, according to advices to his parents, MT. and Mrs. Ronald Schwartz, well known Wrangell couple. And that isn't al. Sgt. Schwartz, now a member of that fraternity which Gen. Omar Brad ley once said ran the Army, will be home for Christmas. Come about December II, and "Old Sarge" Schwartz will turn his duties over to younger" men and become a civilian.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
PROGRESS REPORTED ON
 NEW SEWER SYSTEM FOR WRANGELL

John Argetsinger, assistant dir eetor of Alaska Public Works. who was here this week to meet with the City Council, reported that plans and estimates for Wrangell's proposed new sewer system had been approved by the Bureau of the Budget and would come up be- fore the new Congress for allot- ment of funds.
 In November of 1952. voters of Nrangell approved a bond issue for S250,O00 for the system which would be carried out as public works project with the city paying half the cost.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
SALVATION ARMY
 APPEALS FOR CLOTHES

Major D. '. Hammer issued an appeal today for clothes for boys ? to years old for the two sons of MT and Mrs. Frank Dewitt whose home caught fire this morn ing. Major Hammer also said the family needs a place to stay until their home can be put in order There are only Mrs. Dewitt and the two children as MT. Dewitt is in hospital in Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
AVIATION MEN DUE HERE TUESDAY TO SELECT RAMP SITE

Jack Sherman of Ketchikan. mem Der of the Alaska Aeronautics and Communications Commission, and Herman Porter, aviation director of the commission, are due to ar. rive in Wrangell next Tuesday tc select a site for the proposed sea plane pull-out ramp which has been approved by the Commission for Nrangell.
 While here they may be contact ed through the Air Lines Office
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULED TONIGHT

A meeting of the Chamber of commerce will be held at 7:3O this evening in the Fire Hall. it is am nounced by President Joyce Hay Due to the hunting season and Postponement of meetings, the Fresident reports a mass of cores. pondence to be handled and ureae d tuil membership attendance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO OBSERVE DIAMOND JUBILEE NEXT WEEK

The First Presbyterian Church of Wrangell will begin a week long celebration of its Diamond Jubilee at the morning worship service Sunday morning at II o'clock.
 Other special observances will be held throughout the week to which the public is cordially invited.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
LEGION TO SPONSOR VETS PARTY WEDNESDAY

The local American Legion Post will sponsor a Veterans Day (Ar- mistice Day) party at the Legion dugout Wednesday evening start ing at 10 D. m. for Legionnaires and their ladies only, 1t is an- nounced.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
HELD ON BOND

Henry O. Nestpeby was ordered held on $4.O00 bond for the Dis. trict Court in an action in U. S Commissioners court today on com plaint signed by his wife, Mary, ol assault with dangerous weapon The action was prosecuted by As sfstant U. g. Attorney Henry L. Camarot before Judge Joel Wing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05

sehool and Civic Center, there were no damaging Halloween depreda- lions in Wrangell. Sure, a little soap on windows here and there. put nothing of a destructive nature
 congratulations to the able civic leaders who came up with a fine ldea and made 1t work so success tuliy. May their number multiply In aiding similar program next year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
CURT" RECOVERING

Holland Curtis, of the City Mar ket' IS recovering nicely in St Ann's hospital in Juneau following treatment for hand infection which developed from a bone spIin. ter which he got in his finger last Friday while he was at work in his meat market.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
STORES, OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED NEXT THURSDAY


Stores, offices, public and priv ate, will be closed next Thursday in observance of Armistice Day, November II. now known as Vet eran's Day.
 Shoppers are reminded by the merchants 10 do their purchasing nat later than Wednesday for over the holiday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
MRS. JAMES BRADLEY TO MT. EDGECUMBE

Mrs. James Brodley left yester- day for Mt. Edgeeumbe where she will receive medical treatment and at the same time have opportunity to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Sowle, who lives in Sitka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
Fine Civic Job

A word of thanks is in order to the scouting organizations and civ ic groups of the community who helped them for the excellent man. ner in which they handled the Halloween week end in Wrangeii
 As the result of entertaining pro- grams for the youngsters at the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-11-05
SOCIAL TIME
 FOLLOWS EASTERN STAR ROLL CALL NIGHT

Eastern Star members and their familiaes enjoyed a pot-luck din ner and social time Oct 26 which followed the regular chapter meet ing. It was roll-call night and a good crowd was in attendance.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

one on his toes and striving to stay one
jump ahead of his neighbor. Actually, the
opening of WTAB is a credit to the citizens
of Columbus County. Now, instead of hav-
ing one station upon which they can rely,
they have their choice-this makes the
radio business competitive. Competition
Is the item that. improves quality. News
papers in the area will find that the addi-
ton of radio stations or other newspapers
won't have any disastrous effect but will
create competition for business and cause
everyone concerned to work harder in an
effort to give the customers more for their
money. Those who refuse to meet the chal-
lenge will eventually fall by the wayside
but these few would have met that fate re-
CARELESS of the conditions.
We welcome WTAB as new indus
try in Columbus County and as competi-
tor in rendering a public service.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

Nance carried out his duties against the
Khan when he was virtually assured that
they would fight him in the battle of the
ballots in 1854. Whether or not this mar
gin of voters cost him his office will never
be known but it is logical to assume that It
made difference. This is no implication
that Khan sympathizers were backing
Prldgen who ran on his own merits Those
opposed to Nance would have voted for
anyone so long as their ballot was influ-
entail in getting Nance out of office.
Luckily, there was man of integrity
cast in the role of Nances opponent in the
election. The citizens choice of Pridgen
was good one. We have faith that
Pridgen will make Columbus County a
good sheriff and will abide by the princi-
Piles of justice he has maintained for many
years in his work as law enforcement
officer.
We do not know Nance's future
aspirations but we are certain that he will
long be remembered as the "Klan-fighting
Sheriff of Columbus County and his rec
ord of achievement while in office would
do credit to any sheriff in the Nation.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07
Editorials
Public Service Competitor Welcomed

Radio Station WTAB is now operating
full blast and telling the entire eastern sec
ton of the Carolinas that Tabor City has
taken another progressive step.
Actually, no one is broadcasting such
a statement but everyone can read between
the pleasant lines.
Operation of the station brings a real
ization that We can make progress if the
people want it. We hesitate to say that it
is Tabor City's station since we would
rather believe that it will become the voice
of Columbus County and serve the entire
area.
Public service will be one of the main
features at the local station and will bene-
fit Columbus County tremendously in that
capacity alone.
People, by nature, take pride in doing
little boasting about what they have in
their town. This sort of pride keeps every
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07
:ARTER's COLUMN:
Political Reform
BY w. HORACE CARTER

People in high office have been-
charged with such low type graft
and corruption that there is gen.
eral contempt for officials in
many places. The fact that pre-
cinct and county political leaders
have a minimum Of character in
many instances has turned a LOT
Of the more Christian people away
from government in general and
the polls on election day.
There's also the fact that a lot
of politicians lead immoral private
lives and this adds to the black eve
the public officials already have.
The fact that alcoholics and
even criminals get appointed and
elected to positions of trust is an
indication that sincere persons
with character and integrity are
taking less interest in the affairs
OF the government on every level.
Alcoholism alone should be
grounds enough TO disqualify a
public official because it tends to
make him incompetent. And
when refugees from prison sit as
election judges, a new all-time
low has been reached.
There needs to be a general
awakening of the citizenry to the
evils evident today in our politi-
cal machinery. And unless the
average man on the street stands
on his two feet and speaks out
against irregularities and cor
ruption. there can be no change
IN the present unhappy situation
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07
A Refreshing NOTE In The Midst
Of Predictions BY Pessimists

Progressive individuals are RESPONSE
BILE for the progress in a community and
the recent election of two local women to
high positions in the Rainbow Assembly
For Girls is definitely step in that direc-
ton.
We welcome the news that the first
North Carolina Grand Assembly Of Rain
bow For Girls will be held next year in
Tabor City.
Much of this honor is directly
attributed to the work of Mrs Mae S.
Young of Tabor City and Miss Mary Lois
Carroll of Clarendon who were elected
Grand Mother Advisor for North Carolina
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07
Columbus Voters Couldn't Lose

We cannot disregard the defeat of
Sheriff Hugh H. Nance with a shrug of
the shoulders and wave of the hand or
the kiss of death sympathy greeting TOO
bad but better luck next time
There is no doubt that the voters of
Columbus County had the best end of the
bargain when they went to the polls dur
ing the second primary. With two men as
highly qualified sa Hugh Nance and j. r.
Prldgen running for the same office-the
obvious winner was the citizenry of Column
bus County.
Nance accepted his defeat in a gra-
cious manner but we believe a man would
be justified in feeling the pangs of resent
ment when he received the axe after hav-
ing done an exceptional job while in public
office.
Our high regard for Nance stems not
only from his cooperation with newspapers
during his tenure as sheriff but from his
lalVhtul devotion to duty. He was one of
he mainstays who worked religiously to
rid the area of the Kl Klux Khan He was
not looking ahead on the calendar when
he was arresting members of the Khan.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

why he wasn't particularly both
cred. Seems that he is on the air
about 5 hours each day and IL
boils down to either listening to
Troy or not listening to anything.
In parting III leave this story
with you. 1t actually took
place but most people won't be-
lieve it.
Troy was in Schild's Depart-
ment Store last week while | was
there trying to get an ad and an
elderly woman came up to me
and Whispered. is that Troy
McPherson?"
assured her that it was.
Amt he purity" she sighed.
All foolishness aside, it's Il
real pleasure to get to know TROY
and all of us are happy to have.
him n Tabor City.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

We have found that this matter
of irregularities in elections isn't
confined to Columbus County by
any means. In talking to various
civic clubs in the State in recent
weeks, it was interesting to note
that a lot of counties seem to have
bone to pick with the way poll
tics and elections are being hand
led.
Down in Brunswick County. we
have heard quite a bit of rumbling
and we cans help but wonder if
something isn't there.
After next Tuesday when the
State Board of Elections meets in
this county to determine whether
or not there is any basis for the
complaints registered against our
own county elections board chair
man. We will have a pretty good
idea whether a reform movement
IN politics can succeed or not.
If the politicians on the State
level can excuse Irregularities on
the local level regardless of the
eVldnce presented, then nothing
snort OF general complaint by
the large body of the citizenry
can hope to reform politics.
For long time politics has been
tainted. You hear people say that
they don't want to get into politics
because of the calibre of people
VINO are in it now. You hear peo-
pie say they don't vote because ir-
regularities have disguised and
discouraged them.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

and Worthy Advisor for North Carolina,
respectively, at the Carolinas Grand AS
sembly held recently in Charleston, S. C.
Representation on such a high level
is tribute not only to the individuals con-
cerned but to the community in which they
nave been so active. Our community will
continue to prosper when hard working
citizens are able to lay aside their selfish
motives and devote their time to working
for the good of mankind.
BY virtue of being host to the Grand
Assembly next year, we will have the
opportunity to display our hospitality to
more than 800 young women.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07
PLAIN TALK:
Troy Did Me Wrong
PLAIN TALK:
BY AL HARRISON

I've only known Troy McPher-
son. about week or two but if he
gets everyone in as much trouble
as he got me into then | don't un-
derstand why Jerry Honeycutt
puts up with him-Jerry has been
around Troy for better than four
years so | can imagine how many
times he has been put on the srot
Last week after the radio s.n.
ton had been on the air for about
two days, went out there 10 de-
ilver some office supplies ard
who should be having his pra-
gram but Troy Mcpherson.
Well, everything would have
been fine br. Troy had to go AMI
tell everyone in the country that
was out at the station.
He didn't exactly say .h.. !,
was loafing but he might just as
well have-It was in the miiIi,
OF the afternoon and he said I
was visiting
10 top ut all off, he dedicated a
song to me-'T'll Be Glad When
You're Dead You Rascal You"
lie should have known better
than to play such dirty trick
even if he meant it.
I'll never listen to another one
OF your programs" l said to him
as got ready to leave the sta
ton.
Troy didn't seem to mind and
even smiled when l told him II
seemed foolish to me that he
should be so pleasant when he
mad Just lost one of his listening
audience but found out Ia.er
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

SAINT PAUL METHODIST;
Paul Carruth. Minister
Sunday SchooI 1000 A. NJ. :Wor.
ship IL 100 A. M: M. Y. F 800
p. NJ; w S c S 7:3O p. M. Tues-
day after LIST Sunday.
LAWNDALE BAPTIST: Rev.
Harry Mobiles. Pastor; Sunday
school 1000 A. M: Worship
Service. 3rd Sun. II 100 A. M,
CLARENDON BAPTIST: Rev
s. w. jolly, Pastor. SUNDAY
School 1000 A. M: Training
Union $50 p. NJ; PRAYER Meet
ing. Wed. 7:3O p. M: Worsbin
service. First Sun. II A. NJ, LIST
and 3rd Sun IL A. NJ. End and
ith Sun. 1880 p. NJ. w. M. s..
Tues. after Bird Sun.
CEDAR CREEK BAPTIST.
Rev. T. w. Hearne. Pastor: SUM-
day School 1000 A. M: PRAYER
Meeting Wed. TOO p. NJ: Wor-
ship Service. Third Sunday II .O0
A. NJ, First Sunday 700 p. M.
NEW LITE BAPTIST: Rev.
3. w. Jolly, Pastor; Sunday
School 1000 A. NJ: Worship
Service. LIST and 3rd Sun. II 100
a. M. End and 18th Sun. Tao p.
M: w. M. s. Tuesday after Ard
Sun: Worship Service Wed.
night after each End Sunday z :3o
p. n 80"
IRON HILL BAPTIST: Rev.
3. a. Hatley. Pastor; Sunday
school 1000 A. M; B. T. u. 6 40
p. M: w. M. u. Thursday night
after End Sunday 7:30: Deacon's
Meeting. Thurs. might after End
sunday 1880: Worship Service
LIST Sunday 7:30 p. NJ. 2nd Sum
day ii 100 A. NJ. Ord Sunday II 90
A M.
GREEN SEA BAPTIST, Rev.
Morgan Gilreath, Pastor: Sun.
day School 1000 A. NJ; q. T. [.
1;3o p. NJ; Evening Worship
500 p. M.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST: Rev. e.
ID. Gaskin. Pastor; Sunday
School 1000 A. a.; Preaching.
Sat. before End Sunday 11:ao A.
M. 18th Sunday II 90 A. II.
Tabor City Firms:
Carroll Sales Company
Colusnbas Trading Co.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07

The subject of mind over mat
ter has always intrigued this
gallery. Take the case of the stu
dent at the University of Wis
consin who took his best girl
friend for a canoe ride at the
local lake. The craft tipped sud-
denly and the student and his
lady were dumped unceremoni-
ously into the water. Calamity.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-07-07
OF DEEDS REPORT

mere were Is traffic deaths in
North Carolina during the Fourth
OF July weekend last year. The
Fourth was on Saturday. Seven
occurred on that date and nine the
following Sunday.