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October 17, 1919 A Community Sing was organized at the Union hall Wednesday evening. The following officers were elected. President Mr Maakestad, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Garey, Director Mr. Halgeson, Pianist, Mrs. Allen. October 13, 1944 Color restrictions have been eliminated on all types of footwear other than two-tone shoes. Previously only black, white, army russet, town brown and natural colors were permitted. Other relaxations of footwear production provide that new designs, lasts and patterns may be introduced provided the...
October 10, 1919 The Petersburg Branch of the American Red Cross this week transmitted $887.87 to the Juneau Chapter. This money was what remained in the local treasury from collections, entertainment, and various other sources. As the Red Cross has practically ceased it’s work and the work rooms have been closed, the local branch as no more need for local expenses. The money will be transmitted to the National Treasury of the Red Cross and will be used for emergency and relief work. October 6, 1944 A new report upon the “Feasibility of Aut...
Letters and papers belonging to Frank Booth, US Marshall and Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President who was the father of Amy Booth Hallingstad. The documents date back to 1933, recounting some of the controversy and struggle for the civil rights of Alaska Natives. Included is a message to the Democratic Party convention from William Paul, requesting their platform state an affirmation of the "American principles of equality of opportunity among all people, without reference to race, creed...
October 3, 1919 The Petersburg Hospital Association is collecting money to be used to secure the services of a trained nurse for the institution. Subscription lists are being circulated asking businessmen and others to agree to pay monthly amounts. We might advise that it takes $250 per month to operate this hospital, which includes the wages of the nurse, and running expenses as fuel, food, right, and water. September 29, 1944 Members of the Petersburg Emblem Club have been delighted to have notification that Colleen McDonald, whose mother,...
September 26, 1919 Considerable work is being planned about the Standard Oil Plant within the next few weeks. A new garage is to be constructed next to the residence at the plant and the one ton truck is expected to arrive on one of the next boats. John Sales has been awarded a contract to repair the dock where piling was carried out last winter and fender piles will be driven as a protection against further injury. H. Matson the local painter, has just finished painting all the tanks and buildings at the oil station. September 29, 1944 The rem...
Whetstone This hand-cranked whetstone was made by Harold Lee, Sr., ca. 1910. It sharpened tools and blade edges through grinding and honing. To sharpen an edge, the wooden well was filled with water, providing lubrication and cooling for the stone and the item being sharpened. Then the object was held at an angle against the stone, and the wheel was cranked. Cleaning the stone of "swarf" --built up dirt and metal shavings--was necessary to keep it in good condition. Many antique whetstones are... Full story
September 19, 1919 Olaf Arness, of the Arness Lumber Company, returned from the south on the last trip of the City of Seattle and reports that arrangements have been made for the mill to start within the next few weeks. “You can tell the people of Petersburg that starting next spring the mill will run at full capacity and employ about 100 men.” This fall the mill will not run full capacity and will employ about 46 men in the mill and logging woods. September 22, 1944 Recent arrivals in Petersburg were Mrs. Gordon Parr, Ronald and Patricia, and...
September 12, 1919 The sportsmen of Petersburg are mostly men with families who go after a deer for the purpose of supplying their larder with food. If they see one deer they get it, but if they see more they let them go because they do not believe in ruthless killing of game. The Petersburg section is one of the richest game sections of southeastern Alaska, the three islands, Mitkof, Kupreanof, and Kuiu, which compose the section having more deer on them than any other island, or group in the Alexander Archipelago. The sporting men in...
A lone wolf was seen walking down Woodpecker Rd. late Friday morning....
