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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....
Work has begun on the renovations to Shoemaker Bay Harbor. According to Wrangell Harbor Master Greg Meissner, the harbor will be back in business sometime next summer....
Seetka Kwaan welcomes Keex' Kwaan to Petersburg to celebrate the first annual Fall Adult Cultural Festival on Thursday. The festival was held at Sandy Beach Park the entire weekend. The Petersburg community, Kake elders and visitors from the Lower 48 and other countries were in attendance. From left to right: Mary Ann Rainey, Pauline Young, Brenda Louise, Marsha Cook and Ross Nanauck III. In front, Guylynn Etcher, left, and Jeremiah Etcher....
September 6, 1918 The school term for the Petersburg schools opened and the bell which calls the children to their lessons is again heard daily. So far the teaching staff is short two members but they are expected on the first boat from the south. Miss Esther Maakestad, Miss Burke, and Miss Viola Kirchstein, all arrived on recent boats and are on the job. Mrs. Strand is filling in until the arrival of the other teachers. High school will not start until they arrive. September 3, 1943 Miss Adeline Beauregard one of the new teachers who will...
August 30, 1918 Lots within Petersburg town-site survey may be staked at the present time by those who desire to secure them for home building in the near future. Lots may be taken and improved by building foundations, fencing, or a claim established in some other way, which will give the claimant prior right to the lot. However lots can not be staked for purely speculative purpose. After the approval of the survey all unoccupied lots will be sold at prices fixed by the town-site trustee, or if unsold will be turned in to the city for future...
August 23, 1918 Notice has been received from the assayer in charge of the Seattle Assay office that in the future all platinum offered for sale in the form of jewelry, dental scraps and in other forms shall be received. The platinum will be credited to the person sending it in and will be forwarded to the New York Assay office where equipment is being installed to determine the value of the deposits. The metal will be then turned over to the Government and used for war purpose and the value forwarded to the person making the deposit. August...
A Woman’s Health Clinic will be at Petersburg Public Health Center, Sept.4-6. Women, 29 and younger with limited or no access to health care can get exams and reproductive health services on a sliding scale at the Petersburg Public Health Center’s Woman’s Health Clinic. Appointments are required. To schedule appointment, call The Petersburg Public Health Center 772-4611....
August 16, 1918 A vicious lible on the good name of the town of Petersburg has been uttered and spread broadcast by Assistant District Attorney Steve Ragan, is credited by the Daily Dispatch with having made the statements against the good name of Petersburg. Petersburg has been branded as a “hotbed of pro Germanism” and the statement was published intimated that the red light district was closed as a result of pro-German activities. The red light district here was closed as the result of a petition of the citizens. August 13, 1943 Word has...
