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June 6, 1941: Samuel R. Privett, a resident of Wrangell since 1927, has taken over the Union Oil dealership here. He succeeds Edward J. Bradley, who has been the dealer here for seven years, said he would be selling heating oil as an independent dealer. Privett, who has been associated with the logging industry during his fourteen years in Alaska, took over the dealership last Friday. He is being assisted in the operation by Jimmy Early. June 6, 1966: Wrangell will have its first backout next Wednesday night. Following a conference with...
Congratulations to our 2016 Wrangell High School graduates. You truly deserve to be proud of your achievement. Alaska is an exciting location for ambitious graduates in the beginning chapters of their lives. It is the frontier of our country’s future. Jobs never before dreamed are being created right here. There are opportunities for new industry in Alaska, from the Arctic passage to rainforest ecotourism. Our tried and true fishing industry and its elements are oft-debated, but it is lively and reliable due to our excellent public m...
Principals Honor Roll: Laura Helgeson, Jing O’Brien, Jade Balansag, Liana Carney, Sophie O’Brien. Honor Roll: Madison Blackburn, Hannah Brown, Karri Buness, John Buness, Kaylyn Easterly, Tasha Massin, Trevor Miller, Hunter Wiederspohn, Jacob Dow, Aaliyah Messmer, Bruce Smith, Samantha Acuna, Jimmy Baggen, Jamie Early, Daniel McIntyre, Elizabeth McIntyre, Tyson Messmer, Mercedes Morgan, Ryan Rooney. Honorable Mention: Caitlin Cooper, Adriana Larrabee, Skylar Larrabee, Tate Miller, Sean Rooney, Hank Voltz, Terra Hoyt, Logan Ritchie, Alex Roo...
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 30, 1941: Effort will be made to have work start of Wrangell's airport this year, Gov. Ernest Gruening told a special committee from the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, who called on the governor last Saturday in Juneau, flying up with pilot Tony Schwamm. The airport is on the CAA approved list of fields on which work has been designated to start next year, the Governor said. However, in view of the urgency in defense matter, it is possible that the project may be moved up, the Chief Executive said, an...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 11, 1916: L.T. Watson, mining man from the Stikine country, is in town this week. Mr. Watson states that the mining outlook for his country was never better and is looking for a number of prospectors to go into the country this spring. Mr. Watson reports that the past winter has been an exceptionally good one for furs and states that one of the largest catches in the country will come down the river as soon as navigation is on in good shape. Mr. Watson also put in a good word for the work being...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 11, 1916: A party of men of more than usual interest were in Wrangell this week. They were Dougal MacDonald, Jack Moran, Lloyd Simpson and Thomas Hankins, all of Telegraph, and bound to join the British forces at the front. The boys were given a big farewell reception at Telegraph on the eve of their departure and have many beautiful and useful tokens from their friends there. During their stay in Wrangell a purse was subscribed and a small bear cub was purchased and presented to the boys who...
A regional credit union announced it will be opening a branch in Wrangell later this summer. Tongass Federal Credit Union had expressed interest in opening a branch locally in October, sending its CEO to meet with residents and assess whether a branch would be desired. In a press release, the Ketchikan-based financial institution announced its board of directors voted in favor of opening a branch office in Wrangell at its April meeting. TFCU currently operates four branches on three islands in southern Southeast, with its main office and loan...
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 9, 1941: The C.P.R. Freighter Nootka arrived here this week on her annual spring trip, bringing approximately 175 tons of supplies for Watson Lake in Canada and general merchandise for up the Stikine. About 125 tons, lumber and other supplies and some equipment was for Watson Lake. This morning the Barrington Transportation boats, the Hazel B No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 and the new barge, were loaded and prepared to start up the river with a big consignment of goods and 37 workmen for the General...
The Wrangell Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Department recently acquired an audiology screening device which gives the ability to perform hearing tests. In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Rehabilitation Department will be offering free hearing screenings from May 2 - May 31. Any Wrangell resident two years of age or older is eligible for this service. There are a limited number of test slots available. Call 907-874-7194 to schedule an appointmen. The hearing screening will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. This i...
Levi Charles Edwin Paul was born on April 13, 2016 at the Rite of Passage Birth Center in Friendswood, Texas. Levi weighed 9 lbs, 1 oz at birth and was 21 inches long. Levi was welcomed by his parents Emily and Joe Paul and two brothers Kody Paul, 14 and Bear Greer, 8....
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 2, 1941: With Mrs. Ted Sterling, wife of Capt. Sterling, breaking the traditional bottle of champagne over her bow as she slid gracefully down the ways, the new Hazel B No. 1 of the Barrington Transportation Company was launched yesterday afternoon at the Anderson Shipyard. The fifth riverboat Capt. S.C. Barrington has built in his many years in the north from the Yukon to the Stikine, the new No. 1 brings the Barrington fleet to three vessels and a new barge just completed, for traffic on the river...
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. April 25, 1941: With the registration of nearly 150 men here for home defense, the American Legion Post, which carried on the registration for the city, this week urged upon the council the immediate setting up of a home defense organization which would be prepared for any emergency that might arise. In a resolution adopted by the Legion Post and submitted to Mayor E.J. Wheeler and the Council, the legionnaires declared that the national emergency demanded immediate action. They suggested that the town...
A memorial service for Greg Scheff will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wrangell Elks Lodge Room. Reception to follow downstairs in the Nolan Room....
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. April 18, 1941: Mrs. Henry Bowman and son Tiny returned to Wrangell aboard the Princess this week after being in Seattle during the winter with her husband, Capt. Bowman, who will be along in a few weeks with a new boat to replace the Tiny Boy which was lost last season. The new boat, about the size of Gunderson’s Alaskan, is virtually completed and awaits only the installation of engines. The Gunderson vessel Alaskan arrived in Wrangell yesterday from Seattle bringing Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunderson, G...
Dave Galla, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 8. Memorial services will be Sat., April 16 at 2 p.m. at Harbor Light Assembly of God. Full obituary will follow....
In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. April 4, 1941: Mrs. Frank S. Barnes was elected President of the Civic Club for the forthcoming year at the regular meeting held last week at the Civic Center. Mrs. Harry Coulter will be the new Vice President, Mrs. N.H. Champlin, Secretary, Mrs. Mary Steear, Corresponding Secretary, and Mrs. H.B. Thornquist was unanimously re-elected Treasurer. Trustees are: one year term, Mrs. I.C. Bjorge, two-year term, Mrs. Harry Coulter; three-year term, Mrs. O.M. Johnson. The dessert luncheon last Saturday had...