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Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08
Plan Airdrop For Villages

CnrlStmaS, a joyous tune or goou will the world over, will be q hap pier event for the needy native children of many remote Alaskan villages this year, thanks to the Navy families at Kodiak.
 This Christmas, as in the past, Santa Claus will ride on the wings of Navy and Coast Guard UT Pa trol planes over the remote vI- lages. The 'oId man himself" will distribute hundreds of gifts of clothing, toys, candies and goodies which have been donated to the Christmas "air-drop" by military personnel at Kodiak. ..f,.sa ,,>ii,
 Last Christmas, drops" of clothing and other gifts were dis. tributed to the needy children of Karluk and a number of other vil- lages. Little Mary Malutin. a fourth grader at Karluk, sent this note of thanks to the men at Ko- diak:
 Dear Friends:
 Thank you for the bracelet you sent me. I always wanted one. And now I've got one. When the plane came, we ran out of the school. We enjoyed seeing the parachute come down. When the box hit the ground there were mukluks scattered all over. Do you know what Santa Claus brought me? He brought me a doll and anklets. We waved at you, did you see us? Was Santa Claus on the olane?. I thought he was. Your friend, Mary Malutin."
 This is only one of a number of letters of appreciation and thanks received following, last years air drop. It is indicative of the excite ment and expectation of the needy children as they look forward to the "air drop"
 This year, the children will not be disappointed.
 Children's clothing for all age groups is still needed for the drop to Kodiak and outlyii., islands. Those who can donate articles of clothing should deliver them to Special Services in the Old Ad- ministration Building, or if neces- sary, arrangements for picking them up will be made by calling Naval Station extension 4O8. All donations will be appreciated, ac- cording to the servicemen in charge.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08
Fire Destroys Island Home

A fire completely gutted the home of Al Nixon and family on Crooked Island last Saturday after noon. Charley Lund, who was liv- ing in the house, was almost over come by smoke while trying to ex- tinquish the fire.
 Extent of the fire damage is not known, but the house is believed to be a total loss. Mrs. Nixon stated in an interview that proWl- CTS had stolen articles not burned.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08
Along The Waterfront

Christmas hit the waterfronS too. The decks of the mailh1aE Expansion was loaded with Christ mas trees destined for the vii lages along it's route. Tine Roy Scouts of Seward furnished the trees this year, and through their efforts all available space was used up on the deck. The Expan- sion distributes them, frees truly fine example of. the Christ mas spirit.
 This is the last trip of the Elk pansion prior to Christmas. A backIoad of freight was put a. board from here prior to her sail ing yesterday. D.ck Whi,take---- road over from Seward. It was his 5 last trip aboard the Expansion as Purser and Editor of the Mailboat Monitor. The Ships paper lbs as sumed new appearance. It is nOr longer a tabloid size, but didnT get here this week in time for dis tribution.
 At Island Seafood, there is some activity. The Miss Arctic came in last week with total oEf 1900 crab. The Suzie Q, skippered by Oscar Dyson, brought in I7O0 this week. The Eldorado brought in $500, the combined catch Of I6 and the King Fish. Louie Wick is the skipper of the Eldorado, Alvine and Gibson report the launching of Nick Walkoff's S Marie The Mary Lee is now in the beat works for repairs suffered in the recent storm. Gene Erwin IS the owner.
 Jack Johnson, City Dock Wharf finger, has taken on a new line eE activity to fill out his week Hes announced a marine survey ser vice, which will include diving hs- spection and boat repair services He is also equipped for skin div ing which he says will greatly re- dtice the cost in some diving aps erations. He is Scuba equipped which IS a rapid and inexpensive means of doing underwater work
 King Crab, Inc. has been pretty active this. week with several boatx bringing in nice catches. Pat Mwk- len brought in. the Roxanna .Dswr with 800 crab weighing 'ss4s0 pounds. The Seamount, John Kss- telnikoff's boat, brought in .825 fOF 10,470 pounds. Pete Walkoff -doeA ed the Adak with 1,070 crab fur- 10,697 pounds. The Cape Cheerful unloaded 750 crab. They weighed 9,692 pounds Bill Torsen is skip per. Jerry Gugal brought the fsPts IS in with 116 crab weighing II5b pounds. The Judy M, with JulEaE Muller at the helm, made if HE with 660 crab for GAPS pounds Hiram McAllister docked the Miss Arctic with a nice catch of SZ7 These weighed 8724 pounds. 2G4 crab were brought in by P-Qt Bayou on the Linda Mae They totaled 2,959 pounds i1 weight
 Probing operations are abouk complete for the small boat har~ bor, Del Valleys pile driver Is now tied up at the City Dock Plans will now be drawn up ant the bids will go out to contractors sometime in mid February
 We learn from the grapevine the Deep Sea and the Foremost Wakefield Cannery boats, hasn called it quits for this year and re- turned to Seattle for the holidays
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08
Ben Kraft Returns

Ben Kraft returned Monday from a trip to the States.
 While there he visited in Seat tie and California. He spent twelve days with his wife Edna, who is recuperating from a long illness. Mir. Kraft stated his wife is slow ly improving, but has to remain in California for further medical treatment.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08
Dr. Blake
 T0VisitH

Christmas greetings, from the, folks back home," will be person ally extended to all service person. nel and their families at Kodiak on Sunday, December is, when Reverend Dr. Eugene c. Blake, President, National Council of Churches visits here. He will de- liver these holiday greetings, and the worship service, in a mass meeting to be held at the Billiken Theater at II a. m. on that Sum day. ag;
 Dr. Blake will also meet with religious leaders in Kodiak. A tour of the City is planned for the visit ing clergy during the afternoon. They will then go to the Kodiak Baptist Mission for the evening meal. Following that Dr.. Blake will speak at a mass meeting plan ned to be held at the High School Auditorium, beginning at s pm.
 Dr. Blake is the representative of more than 143,000 Protestant churches and this is his third Christmas visit to service person mel overseas. He has been invited to spend thirteen days in the Alas kan area during this holiday sea-, son by the Commander ill Chief, Alaska, to visit with servicemen and their families.
 The National Council president will arrive here on Saturday, De- cember Is accompanied by Mfr. Donald c. Bolles, Executive Direc- tor of Public Relations, National Council of Churches; Chaplain (Colonel) Martin c. Pooh, USAF, Alaskan Air Command Staff Chap Lain, and Chaplain Ct. Col) John M. Hughes, USAF, Senior Chap lain, Elmendorf AFB.
 Dr. Blake will appear on AFRTS on Saturday evening and will be guest of honor for dinner with military, civilian and religious leaders attending.
 Dr. Blake spent Christmas of 1855 on preaching mission to American troops in Arctic bases from Newfoundland to Thule, Greenland. The Christmas prev ious, he flew on a similar mission to American servicemen and wo- men in Japan and Korea.
 The National Council of Church. es consists of thirty national de nominations, representing most of the major historic bodies of Am erican Christianity, except the Ro- man Catholic. These include Zap lists, Brethren, Congregationalists, Disciples, Eastern Orthodox, Evan gelical United Brethren, Luther ans, Methodists, Moravians, Pres byterians, Reformed, and others. The thirty denominations have a combined membership of 8 374, 601 in 143,932 congregation,-the largest association of Christ an people in America.
 Dr. Blake, of Philadelphia, is one of the Protestantism's ranking statesmen and among Cm istian- ity'S most articulate and effective spokesmen. He is perhaps best known to the general public as the popular master of ceremonies of the half-hour religious variety TV show, Frontiers of Faith, televised over 95 stations of the Mye(y r,ofxynrt
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08

Jack Hinckel leaves for Fair banks tomorrow. He will join in the send-off for the Stat hood dele gates heading for Washington DC.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-08
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

There will be public installation of the officers of the Masonic Lodge, Monday, December F, at the Masonic Temple.
 The ceremony will begin at g p. m.
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Canucks To Mark
Sixth Anniversary

Toronto, Ont. - The CF'U
Lodge 975 Social Committee
is making preliminary plans
for the "Canuck's" Sixth An
niversary Celebration. This
affair will take place on Sat-
urday, April ii, at 800 PM
in the Croatian National
Home, 1850 Dupont ST., at
Osler.
Further details about this
Anniversary Fete will appear
in future issues of the "Z".
Peter Garbel, Pres.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-04-11
Senior Department Again Benefits As
Junior Order Graduates Another Class

APRIL
l Kansas City, Kansas
Denk, Eleanor
Z Denver, Colorado
Pagliasotti, Joe A.
10 Gary, Indiana
Boznak, Robert Peter
Bugyis, Andrew ]. Jr.
Buncich, Vincent r.
Is Steelton, Penna.
zugaj, Barbara
II Chicago, Illinois
Ellingsen, Betty A.
Janda, James
Sopron, Barbara Ruth
Vuich, Frank
18 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Gregesich, Jean
19 Bessemer, Penna.
Kursel, William j.
Stanish, Phyllis
"a Los Angeles, California
Tamburelli, Mary
81 Duquesne, Penna.
Shaughnessy, Michael
80 Clarion, Penna.
Pavlack, Joseph
Ocean, Conrad
Pavlack, Donald Jos.
Al Portland, Oregon
Pupel, Caroline
SO Crested Butte, Colo.
Spritzer, Myrna Jean
81 Anaconda, Montana
Mertzig, Mary
Puccinelli, Rose Lee
IS Cleveland, Ohio
Kortovich, Marie
Sc Chicago, Illinois
Predovic. Ronald T.
60 Benwood, West Va.
Opic, Louise Ann
62 Cleveland, Ohio
Vlahovic, Daniel
II Branford, Conn.
Krelowicz, Catherine
81 Centerville, Iowa
Kauzlarich, Jimmie ].
IS Butte, Montana
Tuss, John F.
SO Benld, Illinois
Sucech, Pauline
80 S. Chicago, Illinois
Sarich, Dolores M.
101 Rock Springs, Wyoming
Jelaca, Evelyn
1O2 S. Chicago, Illinois
Jackson, George
106 New Brighton, Penna.
Zapsic, Richard
ITO Lackawanna, N. Y.
Bokan, Elizabeth Ann
Milosich, Diane
113 Aliquippa, Penna.
Lake, Betty Ann
Meskow, Edward
Penny, Barbara Ann
1873 Ely, Minnesota
Smith, Kenneth R.
IA New Duluth, Minnesota
Srdich, Steve
145 Niagar Falls, N. Y.
juror, Richard
149 Bentleyville, Penna.
Matey, John
152 Luzerne, Penna.
Erceg, Lucille
155 Greenville, Penna.
Macko, Mary
Mihordin, Jackie
157 Midland, Penna.
Sablack, David
169 Lydora, Penna.
Namesnik, Elaine c.
Is3 Philadelphia, Penna.
Yelovich, Marian.
1872 Cleveland, Ohio
Peczeli, Annette K.
1873 Benton Harbor, Mich.
Herceg, Ann Marie
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DuDclCH, NlVldIl5 et r.,
256 San Pedro, California
Ursich, Mary
Tomasic, William
262 st. David, Illinois
Majetic, Harry T. d.
263 Chicago, Illinois
Pervinich, Richard
265 Ration, New Mexico
Vukonich, Gail Marie
318 Detroit, Michigan
Cencich, Joyce
Derezich, Frank
Tonkovich, Walter
322 Chicago, Illinois
Maycen, Dale Frank
Sulcek, Joann Amelia
328 South Chicago, Illinois
Floridan, Anthony
Rudzinski, Kenneth
$50 Virginia, Minnesota
Raukar, John
333 Youngstown, Ohio
Nemick, Margaret Ann
$50 Numa, Arizona
Kruzich, Joseph
391 Manly Clio, Pa.
Shieler, Joan Irene
46O Berwyn, Illinois
King, Merrie Jane
467 n. S. Pittsburh, Pa.
Vrbanac, Frank
487 Detroit, Michigan
Klucka, Margaret
523 Congress Park, Illinois
Sporer, Carl
536 Oakland, California
Jurjevic, Bart
Tallarico, Paul
576 Aliquippa, Penna.
Plodinec, Judith
Palumbo, Jack
Palumbo, Neal
$50 Pittsburgh, Penna.
Brazell, Ronald
Latkovic, Germaine
GOA Cleveland, Ohio
Kasunic, Esther
622 Los Angeles, Calf.
Semon, Louise
629 Mansfield, Ohio
Belul, Rebecca Ann
634 Luzerne, Penna.
Billion, Magdalene
G n ADA
274 Welland, Ontario
Benko, Mary
286 Sault Ste Marie, Ont.
Paciak, Patricia
Praysner, Mary
1872 Schumacher, Ont.
Matasic, Marica
456 Kirkland Lake, Ont.
Kraje, Danilo
Racich, Frank
1853 Sudbury, Ont.
Oreskovic, Stipan
All Port Arthur, Ont.
Chop, Jack
Subat, Emelia
48O Vancouver, b. G.
Miletich, Anthony
4S8 Timmins, Ont.
! Kuzyk, Daniel =
1873 Port Colborne, Ont.
CulumOVlc, Peter
Soric, Josip
507 Winnipeg, Ont.
Berezuik, Allan
500 S. Porcupine, Ont.
Ladika, Mary
$40 Schumacher, Ont.
Stefanich, George
619 Iron Springs, Alta.
Kadezabek, Olga
633 Toronto, Ont.
Penich, John
Canucks To Mark
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In line with my general duties Of Legal Counsellor to
the Union, recommend to the Supreme Board that:
l. All matters affecting litigation be placed exclusive
ly in the hands of the Legal Counsellor.
That all legal documents and contracts of any
ture be prepared by and under the direction Of
the Legal Counsellor.
g. All matters affecting the legal status Of the Cro-
aan Fraterna Union of America be referred to Counsel
for qualifying opinions possible
T. All matters involving the property rights of
bers involved in the cancellation of certificates the ter
mnaon of insurance benefits be referred to the Legal
Counsellor before final action is taken.
My further recommendations to the Board would fol-
low the mandate that feel that have received from
the Convention Delegates of Philadelphia and that h very
simply to place the interests of the Croatan Fraternal
Union at heart first last and always and with that
cep in mind steering path toward greater and
faternas very simple The alternative is to follow the
road to ruin and the complete annhaton Of peculiarly
unique ehnc group which loved by all of and which
II assure you will protect and defend at all costs.
With best wishes for very successful stay in Pitts
burgh and with the fond hope that will always continue
Ito prosper
Respectfully submitted,
Edward B. Servov, General Counsel
Croatian Fraternal Union OF America
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12

nicely with good cooperation from the City Police and the Naval authorities.
 The justly deserved commenda- tion reflects this cooperation. The City in turn may well offer the Base law enforcement officers, and especially the Shore Patrol a com mendation too, for their efforts in behalf of law and order on the streets of Kodiak.
 This is not model town, but infractions are kept to minimum, due largely to an alert police de partment and vigilante Navy pa troi.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
Training Begins

The first meeting of the Girl Scout Outdoor Activities Class. held Thursday in the High School gave promise of most successful Day Camp this summer.
 Twenty-four interested ladies swung with enthusiasm into the Girl Scouts skills of dancing and crafts.
 The next class will be held Thursday, May F, in the Science Room of the Kodiak High School at 7:3O D. m. The schedule of study will be the duties and responsibill- ties of the unit and the co-leaders. Orientation to the camping pro- gram will be given, with special emphasis to the local problems.
 Singing, dramatics and crafts will each have their place in the schedule, and how these skills can be correlated to the camping phase will be discussed.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
Planting Discussed At Garden Meeting

The regular meeting of the Ko- diak Garden Club, held at the home of Mrs. Helen Hall Wednes- day evening, was well attended by members and guests.
 The subject of the interesting program given by Mrs. Beverley Horn and Mrs. Hall was that of Spring Planting as Applicable to Kodiak"
 A surprise feature of the eve ming was a plant auction. Mrs. Bea Nachweih, club president, was high bidder for Schinus seeding, more commonly known as Hawai- ian Holly" Mrs. Nachtweih is to report on the culture and growth of the plant at the June meeting of the club.
 At the conclusion of the meet ing the guests enjoyed lunch served by the hostess.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
Grobler On Trip Via Air To Germany

Fritz E. Grobler leaves today on a trip that will take him across the American continent by air to Ger many, the land of his birth.
 The first leg of the trip is Seat tie by PIMA. He will leave on the 16th for Vancouver, B. C., where he will board Canadian airlines plane for Montreal. From there he will embark for London, England, travelling via the airways, thence to Guterloh, Germany.
 He will visit relatives in this West sector city, and will attempt to cross into the Russian-held East sector for possible visit with rela- tives there. Arrangements for this phase of the trip have to be made upon his arrival in Germany.
 Grobler is a machinist on the Naval Station, where he has work ed for most of the past ten years He expects to return to Kodiak about August 20.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
SMALL FRY PARTY

Joe (Tony) Spinnato was host to twenty young guests at a party Tuesday at the home of his par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Joe Spinnato on the Naval Station.
 The occasion marked Tony's seventh birthday. The youngsters gathered at his home after school, and after games, were served din- ner by Mrs. Spinnato. There was, also a birthday cake and ice cream.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
Con1mendations On Both Sides

[ Commandant of the 17th Naval District, Adm. Craig's commenda- tion of Kodiak Chief of Police, Rol- and Vickery, for his efforts in keeping to minimum enforce ment problems related to service personnel who frequent the City, is praise indeed. The Chief and the City should be proud.
 Law enforcement, especially on k waterfront or near a military es- tablishment, poses many problems not apparent elsewhere. Kodiak has been free from any serious dis agreeable episodes. Those that have occurred have been handled
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
CITY HOSPITAL NEWS

Incoming patients at Griffin Memorial Hospital this week in- cluded Mrs. Bernice Keegan. Mrs. Marina Gunderson, Mrs. Pat Can non. Elaine Bromley (15), Stephen Shields (9), Carl Nelson, Ernest Inga, e mol, Mrs. June Burkhard, Mrs. Marion Trent, Mrs. Maggie Tate, Christine Neseth (14), and Mrs. Elizabeth Renshaw.
 Those leaving this week were Mrs. Juanita Neibour, Mrs. Win. nie Woodward, Mrs. Dorothy Clark, Mrs. Margaret Burrows, c. Ray Jenson and Ernest Inga.
 Four babies were born during the past week. Poula Marie, ' lbs, was born on May 5 to June and Jack Burkhard.
 Lawrence Patrick, 2 lbs. 4 ozs, was born on May to Bernice and Jack Keegan.
 Kenny John, lbs, was born to Mrs. Anna Boskofsky, widow of Dennis Boskofsky, recently deceas- ed.
 Joanne, 6 lbs. oz., was born on May II to Maggie and Bill Tate.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12
C.S. Court Of Awards Haid At MS Saturday

An impressive Girl Scout joint town and base Court of Awards was held Saturday, May 5, in the Elementary School building on the Naval Station at 2 p. m.
 The program opened with Pre- senting and Posting of the colors followed by the National Anthem by Sharon Van Buren, Mrs. EEn- ma Zieba, Mistress of Ceremonies. then welcomed the visitors. After a short speech by It. Helen Upson. PIC Officer, Mrs. Zieba introduced the Troop leaders. The leaders then presented Second Class and Merit Badges to the girls. Higher awards will be given this fall.
 The ceremony closed with the Girl Scouts International Good Night Song, and retiring of the colors.
 AOIOI DGdIS SlS O1 lLic AAACA iSdA flag, International and Girl Scout flags were Deanna Ball, Connie Trent, Nancy Waller, Christine Newman and Janet Zieba. Troop flag bearers of the town were Dawn Jarvella, Candis Tread, Judy Cammer, Rhonda Shupp and Krist- tin Babbitt. The base color bear CTS included Sandra Stewart, Pat Brickell, Annetta Stewart and Bet ty Routzahn.
 CARD OF THANKS
 The Sisters wish to make a pub lie acknowledgement of two re- cent gifts, one of $1O0 from the Emblem Club, and one of $25 from the Grandmothers Club.
 (s) Grey Nuns of the Cacred
 Heart, Griffin Memorial Hosp.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-05-12

prior to the election. However, any prospective, otherwise eligible vot- CT not on the tax rolls seeing only the first and second Sales Tax cleo tion announcement, could only con clude that he was disfranchised and unable to vote"
 The writer concludes the letter with this statement: ''Is there any lower form of heels, Non Partisan Party in this case, than theivicious type that will circumvent our cleo ton laws?"
 The writer of this letter, knows, as well as most of us do, that this was an error, easily made, and was not to circumvent an election law. At least we have to give our public officials the benefit of the doubt.
 Name-calling is strictly politi- clans method of an election. It would seem, from this letter, it is not a practice indulged in only by those in office or seeking office.
 One fact that must be borne in mind in a small community such as this, is that considerable time and effort has to be spent by some one to render public service. The Councilmen, whether you agree with some of their policies or not, are doing their job as they see it.. Criticism, whether in the form of a Letter to the Editor or other wise, is justified. Honest criticism never hurt anyone. We come back to what we said to begin with-it's how you say it.
 We welcome letters to the edi- tor. Our columns will always be open to our readers for an honest expression of opinion, for we be- heve the more opinions expressed denotes a greater interest in civic affairs. That's a healthy condition.
 However, we suggest formula for future writers of letters: When you are steamed up about some policy or act performed, for in. stance, members of the Council, or somebody else, sit down and write it on a piece of paper. When you have finished with your name calling, blasting and bigotry, teai it up and throw it in the waste basket. Then, and only then, calm ly sit down and write second let ter, with weighed evidence before you, in tone of helpful criticism and send it in for publication. Yot can be assured it will be printed