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Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22

e
 The District Court of the Third Division has already been noted for the number of cases that ap- pear before it during the course of year. To make it more clear, a study should be made of criminal and civil suits that appear on it's docket in the course of the year, and the number of cases disposed of.
 It has always been said the wheels of justice move slowly, but in many cases this is not the truth. Tn 1853 civil cases filed were 1127. Cases disposed of 676. In 1854 cases filed were 1113, cases closed 893. So far this year 835 cases were fil- ed with the Court. 713 of them have already been closed. Thus it is apparent, almost as many cases have already been closed up to
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22

August 31 this year, as the entire year 1854.
 Criminal cases filed in 1853 to- tailed 119; 1854, 237. Cases closed in those two periods were as fol- lows: Including cases pending at the beginning of the month, in 1853, 163 cases were closed. 1854 there were 245 cases closed. So far this year 103 cases were filed. h. cluding pending cases, 133 are clos ed up to August 31, 1855.
 Judge J. L. McCarrey, the pre- sent presiding judge, who has been in Kodiak the past week, has had busy schedule since assuming the bench in October of 1853. From that time to August 31 of this year, some of the work he has done may be gleaned from the following re- port: Since October Is, 1853, to and
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
District Court Judge's Life Busy

including August 31, 1855 Court was in session 427 days, with an average daily court session of 5.274 hours. I!
 The Judge heard AT pleas, 62 trials by jury, 660 trials by Court, 655 hearings (on motions, orders to show cause, liquor applications, etc. ), PIP criminal judgements, 493 divorce decrees, 336 civil judge ments, 3O1 persons naturalized, IT new bankruptcy cases opened, 18 bankruptcy cases closed, 226 Held to Answer cases filed, and other cases.
 The Judge states he enjoys the work, despite the load. In. his tra- vels throughout the territory, he has met many interesting people, who have been very cooperative and friendly.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Annexation By lection

The City will broaden its boun- daries to include the area north of the present limits if it is the wish es of the residents in special election which may be held in January of next year.
 Judge McCarrey ruled in favor of the petition to annex. It was signed by residents of the area in question. He found the proof suf- ficient and since it was not attack ed. he directed Counsel for the City to submit an order for an cleo ton in accordance with the peti- tion.
 H. F. Macdonald spoke in disfa- vor of the annexation, but was over ruled in his arguments by the City Attorney, Russ Arnett. The attor- ney asked him why he was opposed to almost every act of the City in the past. MacDonald's replied, survey was made of the Kodiak area and it was determined the l. c. of the average resident was that of sixth grader. You mean then, you are a champion of the ignor- ant?" he was asked by the attor- ney. MacDonald's reply was in the affirmative. This brought 8 laugh from those present.
 Eldon Foster, another resident of the area to be annexed also spoke in disfavor of the move. He stated he had already made con- siderable improvements to his own place, and had put in water sys- tenn. The move would mean that the city's water system would be competitive.
 Judge McCarrey, however, ruled in favor of annexation, which will embrace all properties on Mission Road as far as the U. s. Commis- sioers office.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22

before the court. One, the U. S. vs. George Alexander, the latter re ceiving so day suspended, as did Mike B. Williams, Isabell Yer gene Preston, who appealed the City magistrates conviction earlier for drunken driving, was senten- ced to ten days, which was suspen- ded. A fine of $2O0 was levied, which is to be paid in 30 days. Her drivers license was revoked for 30 days.
 The court convened at 3 p. m Monday until Friday morning when the jury reported it's vedict in the Jennings Fitzgerald case. <
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Citizens hip Ceremony vHieIao0e Nesv Citizens

4 unique ceremony was enacted at the Naturalization proceedings held at the Elks Club during the session of District Court, Tuesday afternoon. The Elks Lodge, VFW, American Legion and National Guard combined to present pro- gram honoring new, citizens.
 It was unique in that no candi- dates for naturalization were pres ent. Due to lack of notification in time, the program proceeded des- bite the fact the one. candidate was not able to be present.
 Commander James Grant of the Naval Station, gave the principal address. He directed his remarks to the need for organization in civilization, not to destroy but to assist each other. He c0ntrasted this country's governing structure which gives to it's citizens the right to possess, to own and to create, to that of other countries not en- toying these privileges. "As long as people exercise their right to vote, there should never be mili- tary government in the United States he asserted.
 Nancy Templeton gave a short speech in which she evaluated the American way of life, its oppor- tunities to the young people and the citizens of the United States. Judge McCarrey concluded the speaking part of the program with remarks as to the freedom we en- joy in America, and as residents of Alaska. He lauded the jury sys- tenn. "I have seen a jury come up with the right verdict many a time," he said. "On the whole it can be depended upon to furnish justice and equity"
 Take away the ballot box," the jurist said, land we are on the road to repression"
 John Gibbons was master of ceremonies. The Navy band under the baton of Chief Paul Jevne in- terspersed the program with ap- propriate selections.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Old HarbOr Pair
 fu Boat Tragedy

From the village of Old Harbor comes the news of sea tragedy which has claimed the lives of two young people of that village. Ella Agnot and Bill Hansen apparently were drowned Sunday when their skiff struck rock and submerged.
 The young people had been on berry picking trip near Port Hebron and had departed for home approximately five thirty on Sunday afternoon to return to the village. When they failed to appear searching party was formed and the body of Ella Agnot and the skiff were located on the beach on Tuesday, near Amy Bay, not far from Old Harbor. The body of Bill Hansen was located in shallow water not far away.
 Mrs. Agnot is survived by three children. She was expecting her fourth child. Bill Hansen is surviv- ed by his father, Durbin Hansen, nationally recognized ski jumper from Norway, who is now patient at Providence Hospital in Anchor age. The elder Hansen had both legs amputated few years ago after suffering severe frost bite. Bill is also survived by his brother Alfred of Old Harbor and a sister in Ketchikan.
 The Air Department from the Kodiak Naval Station had institut- ed proceedings to join the search, but cancelled their plans when notified the bodies had been found.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Delegates Elected
 To Demo COnclave

A joint Democratic caucus for the three precincts in this area met on October 18 at the Elks Club and elected IT delegates to attend the Third Divisions Democratic Con- vention to be held in Anchorage on October 28 and 29
 The caucus, which was presided over by Bud Metzgar elected the following as delegates:
 From the Kodiak precinct, Buck Holyman, Louis Thomas, John Ma lutin, Henry Hague, Anna Mae Vokecek, Jay Tolbert, Claudia Xiii gore, Christine Tolbert, Marian Fitzgerald, Herbert Speigel and John Gibbons.
 Harold Slower, Ed Parker, Tiny Cicoski, Jim O'Reilly were cleo ted as delegates to represent Mis- sion Road democrats. From the Naval Base delegates elected were John Waller and Jules Radinsky.
 The Kodiak Island Area Demo cratic Clubs meeting was held inn mediately following. It was opened by the president, Jim Loan.
 Mrs. Flora Spiegel resigned as Secretary. Another vacancy which was created with the resignation of John Waller as Treasurer, was fill ed with the election of Anna Mae Vokacek to that position. Mrs. Rosemary O'Reilly was elected Sec retary.
 The next regular meeting will be held November Is at the Elks Hall.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Retired Army Officers Roster Being Prepared

Retired Army officers residing in the Territory have been invited by Major General James F. Collins commanding general, United States Army, Alaska, to submit their names to his headquarters for preparation of an anticipated quar- terly roster which will be distri- buted to them for their informa- ton and personal use.
 Retired commissioned personnel are asked to submit their name, rank, service number and home ad- dress as soon as possible to the Ad- jutant c eneral, Headquarters, United States Army, Alaska, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Decision Rend tered .In Cache Lifting

Jack Lee of Kodiak was awarded a judgement against A. J. Cichos- Xxi, also of Kodiak. He accused the latter of removing his provisions and certain other prospecting sup plies, including a drum of fuel from his cache at Wide Bay.
 According to the testimony the incident occurred in the summer of 1853. Cichoski admitted taking the supplies aboard his boat. These had been removed from Lees ca bin by a member of Cichoski's bat.
 Lee was awarded the sum of S278.89 which, represented the cost of the supplies, and costs in secur- ing judgement.
 Cicoski indicated he will appeal
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
cessnas Or, Long Trip

Dennis and Earl Cessna depart ed for a lengthy trip which will take them to Germany and the European continent.
 They will sail from New York in a few weeks, and will spend sev- eral weeks in Germany.
 They plan to visit relatives in the States before departing for Europe, and stopping over in Sc attle for medical attention. They plan to return to Kodiak in about a year.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
SchOtt AZ Conference

Ivar Schott, Superintendent of Schools for Kodiak, returned from Anchorage Wednesday, where he attended a Territorial School Ad- ministrators meeting.
 Schott also attended the pre- White House Conference on Edu- cation held at Anchorage.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Jury Awards Defendant In Boat Damage Trial

A jury of twelve rendered jud- cement against Emmet Jennings, who sought payment on promis- sorry note for certain damage to his boat, the Helen W, which Mathey Fitzgerald had used in 1854, and which had been damaged in an explosion. Attorney John Mansuy acted for the plaintiff.
 The case was tried before the District Court in special session at Kodiak. Jennings sued for $500. Testimony brought out in District Court revealed an involved case of loaning boat, the loaner to get marine insurance, and possible purchase of boat at later date. Fitzgerald's testimony brought out his expenditure of over $20O0 in readying the boat for use in his salvaging operation from Danger Bay to Kodiak.
 Fitzgerald's counsel, Russell E. Arnett of Anchorage, stressed the fact that the note was signed un- der duress. 1t was brought out that the defendant was knocked down by Walter French fur alleged non-payment of moneys owed an- other party for which the latter was collecting. French was involv- ed with Jennings at the time, and the latter was said to make the statement that he would see that sFrenchy' would get him if he did not pay up.
 The trial lasted all day Thursday and a verdict against Jennings was rendered Friday morning. Mem bers of the jury were Fora Wilson, George Panamaroff, Isabel Pinnell, Stanley Alvine, Sadie Rhoades, Clarence King, Ray Wood, Mrs. Doug Lohse, Helen Beukers, Pete Ramaglia, J. w. Ware and Dorothy Clark.
 The above case was only one of many heard before Judge J. L. Mo Carey, 1T. during the term of Court held here this week.
 Following is summary of cases tried and action taken: Jimmie Drew Lockhart, plaintiff, vs. Thur ston T. Jackson, defendent, case dismissed; Nellie Naomi Griffin, plaintiff vs. Thomas E. Griffin, de- fendant, case dismissed; Mary Nor ris Shirley, plaintiff vs. James E. Shirley, decree granted; Jon F. Beverage, plaintiff vs. Pauline Am nette Beverage, defendant, decree granted; Teddy Malone, plaintiff, vs. Theodore Malone, defendant, decree granted.
 The following cases were con- tinued over: Julia Mclaughlin, plaintiff vs. Stanley Mclaughlin, defendant; Raymond Russell Nc CIure, plaintiff vs. Vivian Mae Nc Cure, defendant and c. L. Higbee and Evelyn R. Higbee, plaintiffs vs. Kodiak Transit Company, de fendant.
 judgements were awarded the plaintiffs in the two following cases: John F. Sautner, plaintiff ys. CIem Pilip of Pilip Paint Go, defendant and United States of America, plaintiff vs. Certain Land in Kodiak Recording Precinct, de fendant.
 The case of Dorothy s. Ander- son, plaintiff, vs. A. J. Cichoski & Ann Cichoski. defendants, was dis missed.
 Several minor civil cases came
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
0ne-Way Traffic
Switch Completed

Reversal of one-Way traffic on
3rd and 5th Avenues was carried
out without incident last Monday
and there has not been an accident
resulting from the switch, the Ira
fife Engineer reports. Success Of
the reversal was due to extensive
preliminary planning by the Div
ision of Traffic Engineering. In
volved in the change were miles
of the two streets. Third Avenue
is now one-way north from Madi-
son to Thomas Road, a distance of
2h miles. Fifth Avenue is one-way
south from Thomas Road to Madi-
son, 212 miles. The reversal will
releave congestion on east-west
arterials, principally Thomas Road
where Fifth Avnue dead-ends.
The switch required changing of
500 signs and 135 parking meters.
Traffic signals at eight intersect-
ions had to be refined. Seven in
terSectiOnS were re-channeliZed.
More than 400 gallons of paint was
used for stripping. Each of the
streets carries approximately 5000
ears per day.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
All Research


New construction is soon to start
at the local AiResearch plant. It
includes office as we'll as plant eX-
pansion.
The tWo-story front office struc-
ture will be extended south 16O
feet and provide 19,2O0 square feet
of office space, C O. I'd n g to
Murray Gelber, vice-president and
plant manager.
In the plant the machine shop
area and mezzanine floor will be
expanded an additional so feet to
include tn present compressor
building, and the assembly area
will gain an additional 40 feet for
a combined pla n t expansion Of
II, 400 square feet.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Negroes Of Miss.
Say They Will
Not Be Cowords

The militant Negroes of Missis-
sippi who make up the New Fight
ing South, are featured in the
August EBONY. In their fight for
full citizenship this need breed of
Negro refuses to be silenced by
terror, brutality or even threats
of death, says the magazine.
EBONY features the recent Re-
9gional Council meeting in Mound
Bayou, Miss, where more than
$4,000 Negroes jammed into the
small town to reaffirm their cause.
Also covered in the article is the
outdoor funeral Of Rev. George T.
Lee, Baptist minister who was
murdered a few days later in near
by Belzoni, Miss, when he refused
to remove his name from the local
voting list.
Seven Negro leaders of Mississip-
pi also have been marked for death
NY WHlISS Ill IIG area dIIU I10y
ktold EBONY that they are not
running away.
Were not afraid" said DR.. T.
R. M. Howard of Bound Bayou.
"Sonre of the rest of us may join
Reverend Lee, but we will join
him as courageous warriors - not
as cringing cowardsw
"We're under the gun," says Bel
zoni grover Gus Courts, "but
mean to stand up - regardless. "
I'm not backing up," says DR..
Clinton Battle, Indianola physician.
When asked if Negroes are
afraid in Mississippi, state NAACP
secretary Medgar Evers of Jackson
replied, "You don't have time to
be afraid"
The militant Negroes are not
running to the northern cities for
better education for their chill
dren, or where their vote can be
counted. They intend to fight for
their rights on their home ground
There is growing Glamour at
the South's front door, says
EBONY.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22

and president of the choir. He
was employed at Williams Field
Air Force Base.
Survivors are his wife, Ruth;
one son, Alfonso, Jr, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hazel Williams, both OF
Phoenix.
'Other than the two killed, there
were three more of the same FAM
lily seriously injured: Mrs. Camp
bell, wife and daughter of the
victims, and Mrs. Mae Pearl Bry-
ant and her son Richard. They are
all recovering in New Mexico
hospital - too serious to be moved
as yet.
Ragsdale Mortuary was in charge
of arrangements.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
George Callahan
Rites Held Today

Funeral services were held at
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, IL
Avenue and Pima, this morning,
for George Callahan, 1922 S. IL
Avenue. Rev. C. N. Hall officiated.
Mr.. Callahan died last Saturday
in local hospital as the retult Of
a fall from a scaffold while work.
ing on his job. He came to Phoe-
nix in 1928 from Boley, Oklahoma,
was a member of Mt. Calvary
Church, and of the AF of L Car
penters' Union.
Survivors are: his wife, Dorothy;
mother, Mrs. Birdie Callahan; two
children, Osborn and Marie, all
of Phoenix; five brothers, Law
renee and Porter, Phoenix, and
three out of state; five sisters,
Mines. Ollie Roberts, Helen Ander-
son, Izora Gray, and Margaret
Moseley, all of Phoenix.
1nterment was in Greenwood
Memorial Park with Ragsdale Nor
tuary in charge.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22

Funeral services for two auto ac-
cident victims were held Thursday
morning at Mt. Calvary Baptist
Church in Mesa. They were Mrs.
Arenar Jones, 79, and Mr.. Alfonso
Campbell, 55, of 523 N. Lewis
Street, Mesa, who were victims OF
an automobile accident last Fri
day near Roswell, New Mexico,
enroute to their home in Okla
homa to visit relatives. Rev Win
bush of Tucson, officiated.
The accident happened about
five o'clock the following morning
after leaving Mesa (their home)
the night before.
Mrs. Jones was the mother-in-
law of Mr.. Campbell and had made
her home with her daughter and
son-in-law since 1947. She was a
native of Guthrie, Oklahoma, and
a member of Center Street Baptist
Church in Mesa.
Her survivors include five daugh-
ters, Mrs. Ruth Campbell, Mesa,
Mrs. Naoma Clark, California, Mrs.
Mae Pearl Bryant, Mesa, Mrs. Ar
birdia Jones and Mrs. Melinda
Brown, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
three sons, Green, California,
Thomas, Kansas City, and Lewis,
Seattle, Washington; 27 grandchil-
dren and about 18 great-grand-
children.
Mr.. Campbell came to Arizona in
1889 from Pawnee, Oklahoma with
his family and settled in Mesa. He
was Master Mason of the Mari
copa Lodge; member of Mt. Cal
vary Baptist Church, it's treasurer,
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
City Of Phoenix
Job Vacancies

Watchman
Accountant I
City Assessor
Police Captain, promotional.
Police Patrolman
Labor Foreman I, promotional
and open competitive.
Civil Engineer II
Recreation Leader I
Equipment Operator III.
Application period July 18
through August 1.
Clerk Steno II, application period
extended to August 5.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Board Denies
Thomas


The Arizona State Board of Par
dOns and Paroles, last Wednesday
denied a new clemency for Arthur
Thomas, convicted for Cochise
County Staying in 1858. He is sched-
uled to die in the prison gas cham
Der next Thursday.
TN VIEW of the fact that the
Supreme Court of Arizona has re-
Gently considered the matter of
new evidence and has found that
the same was not a proper basis
fOr-the granting of a new trial, it
is the opinion of the board that it
should not take any action that
would usurp the province of the
judiciary"
Additionally, the board said in
an Official statement recorded in
its minutes, 'It appears to the
board that there was not any evil
dence that the judgment of the
jury was based on bias and preju-
dice or that the defendant was
tried in an atmosphere which
would preclude a fair trial.
Therefore, the board unani-
mously concluded it could not, in
the proper discharge of its duties,
recommend to the governor either
the communication of sentence or re-
prieve for Arthur Thomas"
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Nurses Home
May Be Near

Construction of q giant nurses
home to the north and west of ST..
Joseph's Hospital is in the talking
stage, and may be disclosed soon.
The federal government has in
dicated grant will be available
for assistance in construction of
the home. Other financing current
ly is being worked out by hospital
officials.
If constructed, the nurses home
will combine with the hospital and
Park Central Medical Building in
the largest medical center in the
southwest, offering complete serv-
ice to the ill.
One Of the principal concerns is
assuring ample parking, which ap-
parently is available. Park Central
officials are carefully watching
planning stages to make certain all
areas within the development have
sufficient parking to meet all anti
cipated needs.
Helping to solve the problem is
the parking area, measuring 5Ox
300 feet recently opened adjacent
to the medical building.
Ralph Burgbacher of the Park
Central group said arrangements
for the home probably will be COM
pleted within the next few weeks
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Airport Sewer
Line Installed

A 12-inch sewer line has been
installed on Oath Street from Sky
Harbor Boulevard to Buchanan to
serve the new government-owned
test facilities of AiResearch Manu-
featuring Company to the north of
the main plant. Cost of the install
lation was set at $1O,035. The COM
pany will pay 80 per cent of the
construction costs, with the re-
.mainder paid for by the City.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22

DR.. Deborah Cannon Partridge,
Grand BasileuS of the Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, is now enjoying
the beginning of her first trip
abroad having sailed Friday, July
9th, 1855 on the SIS American ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22

Gertrude Cannon Morris, national
ly known Baptist Churchwoman,
and her sister, DR.. Mary Cannon,
noted Educator and wife of DR.. S.
Mclean of Springfield, Mass, and
her uncle, Rev. K. Moody of Hart
ford, Conn. While abroad DR.. Part
ridge and the group will visit Eng
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-07-08
Old Custom Revived
Engagement Solemnized by Couple

An which lends
of
of and
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-07-08
AIunnae Set
Board Meeting
In W ashington

Miss Marie ]. Nerny of Co
lumbuS, president of the In
ternational F e d e r alton Of
Notre Dame de Namur Alum
nae, will preside at a meeting
of the organizations board of
management scheduled to con-
gene at Trinity College, Wash
ngton, DC, July 9-10.
Sister Mary Teresa, S.N.D., SUI
perior of the Columbus convent of
the Sisters of Notre Dame, is the
moderator of the international
Federation.
Other Ohio delegates scheduled
to attend the meeting include Rose
mary Roehm of Dayton; Mrs. Jo-
seph Thayer of Cleveland, and Mrs.
Frederick Schoenle, Eileen Nc
Breen and Sister Cecilia, S.N.D.,
all of Cincinnati.
Sister Cecilia and Miss Roehm
will preside at the first business
meeting scheduled for 200 pm.
Saturday at the College
Sunday sessions will begin
with a special Mass TO be offer.
ed in the College chapel. a
breakfast and business meeting
will follow. Scheduled for the
same day is an institute of Cath
ollie Action at which time all af.
filiafed chapters will report on
their activities Of the past two
years.
During the final business meet
ing Sunday afternoon, plans for
various programs of Catholic Ac-
tion to be carried on in the chap;
ters throughout the country will be
formulated.