July 30, 1920

A post of the American Legion was recently organized in Petersburg with 16 charter members. The organization of the Post has placed Petersburg in line with other Alaska towns that contributed toward Victory by sending her boys to the war and it is hoped that the local post will prosper and thrive as it deserves. Every person who served in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps between the dates of April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 are eligible for membership.

July 27, 1945

Because of the recent increase in motorboat explosions and fires in this port, an official inspection of all small...