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October 11, 1918 Petersburg is now connected directly with Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell and Ketchikan with cable. The cableship Burnsides was in port most of last week and part of this making the connection. The present wireless office will be discontinued and Petersburg will become the transfer point for all messages for Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hadley and the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. The cable was cut in Frederick Sound and the end landed at Sandy Beach and brought overland to the town. October 8, 1943 A fire completely destroyed the buil...
October 4, 1918 The ladies of the local branch of the Red Cross have during the last week completed 45 girls dresses for refugee Belgian children, and they will be forwarded at once. A box of Sphagnum moss was shipped to Seattle last week, and more shipments will be made in the near future. The ladies are making an allotment of Sphagnum moss pads in the work-rooms now and an especial appeal is made for more hands. October 1, 1943 Remember Oct. 9 is the date set for the annual dinner and bazaar, sponsored by the Lutheran Ladies Aid....
September 27, 1918 On account of the break in the cable between Juneau and Wrangell, the Report failed to receive its press dispatches this week. The cable break cuts off all communication between Seattle and Petersburg, and between Juneau and Petersburg except by Wireless. As the business all passes through the wireless at Ketchikan, that station is overworked and so far has not been able to get the press dispatches through. When they arrive they will be posted in the window of the Report office. September 24, 1943 Last week Dr. Earl F....
September 20, 1918 The greatest entertaining body ever in Petersburg was the Chautauqua which was here last week, composed of sixteen talented artists and speakers. Without an exception those taking part in this program were excellent performers. The business men of Petersburg are to be congratulated on securing the first Chautauqua for Petersburg, and for signing the contract for their return. September 17, 1943 With ideal hunting weather the deer season opened Sept. 15. A number if hunting parties went out to take advantage of opening day....
State Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will hold public office hours on Thursday, September 20 from 8 - 9 a.m. at Glacier Express and from 1 - 2 p.m. at Salty Pantry. No appointment necessary. With questions or if you can’t make it to office hours, email rep.jonathan.kreiss-tomkins@akleg.gov or call the Sitka office at 747.4665....
September 13, 1918 In the future, acting on a request from the navy department, the Report will refrain from printing any boat news. The request says in part: “that no mention be made in any newspaper or news columns of the sailings, departure, arrival, or location of any ship in American waters.” September 10, 1943 Apples mature on Mitkof Island. So says Harold Dawes after he has been given enough apples for a good pie. And Herman Papke, the only real agriculturist in these parts , is the person who has the apples. One tree of Yellow Tra...
On Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Sons of Norway Hall, the community honored the EMS, Fire and SAR volunteers who put in over 500 hours a year to help and support the needs of Petersburg. Over 50 people showed up to the event to talk, share stories and thank the volunteers for their service. The event was hosted by the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Above, Fire and EMS Director Sandy Dixson recieves help from Maelle and Lachlan Boiter with drawing raffle ticket winners. The prizes were donated...
An aluminum piece submitted to the Annabelle Baker memorial art show, Stream to Sea, by local artist Josef Quitslund. His piece titled Octopus Gate is currently unfinished. A reception was held Friday at the Clausen Museum as part of the week long Rainforest Festival. The art show, which features local artists, will remain on display through Sept. 20....
