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October 24, 1919 John Otness, superintendent of the local light plant, and Hans Runstad, owner of the fish boat Reliance, were both granted their full naturalization papers in the Ketchikan court last week. The two men passed excellent examinations. They returned early this week from there, accompanied by L. J. Israelson, city councilman, who had gone south as a witness. October 20, 1944 Starting out right by purchasing the most War Stamps, the Grade school outshone the High school 92 per cent at the weekly War Stamp sale last Friday. Allowing...
Ole Evinrude moved from Norway to Wisconsin as a child, where he developed a love for boating. After marrying wife Bess in 1906, he began experimenting with rowboat motor design. His first commercial one weighed 62 pounds. As Bess's health declined, Ole sold the Evinrude company to his business partner, while continuing to design motors. Five years later in 1925, he started the "Elto Outboard Motor Company" with a largely aluminum motor weighing only 48 pounds. Soon his business exceeded...
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,...
