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February 14, 1918: The Metlakatla basketball team was unable to give Wrangell a return game. When H. J. Murchison, the manager, announced a return game in the Rink the night of the game here he made the proviso, “If we have any bones left after playing Juneau.” At Thane the game was very rough and four of the Metlakatla boys were knocked out although they defeated Thane 44 to 17. The next night the Metlakatla boys played the Hoover boys of Juneau using substitutes for the four boys who were knocked out. This game resulted in a score of 20 to...
February 7, 1918: Restaurant and Hotel Food Rules, United States Food Administration. Notice: We, the undersigned, at request of Federal Food Administrator for Alaska, have agreed to observe in our places of business the following program of serving food to our customers until further notice. Each Tuesday: no meat (beef, mutton or pork.) Each Saturday: no wheat or food made there from. Each Day: one meatless meal. No bread, crackers, butter or sugar on table until meal is served. Two lumps of sugar to each cup of tea or coffee, or equivalent...
January 31, 1918: The next contract for carrying mail from Wrangell to the West Coast points will almost certainly go to Leo McCormack. Mr. McCormack has received notice from the government that his proposal has been accepted. The West Coast mail contract is now held by W.J. Neil, who, it is understood, was an applicant for the new contract. When seen by the Sentinel reporter Mr. McCormack stated that the acceptance of a proposal by the government is merely tentative and that until the contract is actually signed there is nothing certain about...
January 24, 1918: Darwell and Grant’s new power seine boat, the Marguerite, arrived from Seattle last night with the following persons on board: Victor Youngmarcker, master; Chas. Darewell, Charles Moore, Jimmie Green, Roy Churchill, Wm. Taylor Jr. The voyage was made from Seattle in 91 hours running time. The principal cargo was a complete webbing outfit for one trap. The boat is 65 feet long, 16 foot beam, 6 feet deep, equipped with a 50 h.p. Standard engine. It was built by Barbare Bros. of Tacoma, and is elegantly furnished and fitted u...
January 17, 1918: Wrangell chapter, American Red Cross Wrangell, Alaska. Dear Ladies: I received your package yesterday and wish to extend to you my heartiest thanks for same. I was rather surprised at first but I’m real happy now to think that, even though homeless, there is someone in the great world to remember me, I expect to leave for France in a day or two and whereever I may be I shall at all times deeply remember the Ladies of the Wrangell Chapter of the American Red Cross. Military life at this time of the year is rather tough as it i...
January 10, 1918: All pupils above the second grade were given a test in spelling on Monday, the list of 100 words having been sent to all schools in Alaska by the Commissioner of Education. The best spellers in the school and the number of words they misspelled are as follows: High School: Hattie Anderson, 0; Helen Hofstad, 1. Eighth grade: Ruth Lindman, 0; Lester Campen, 2. Seventh Grade: Henry Ronning, 2; Marjory Shaffner, 7; Andrew Engstrom, 7. Sixth Grade: Ruth Sylvester, 7; Donald Sinclair, 8. Fifth Grade: Harry Ronning, 1; Coralie...
With the next edition, the Wrangell Sentinel and the Petersburg Pilot will discontinue the Posted Fuel Notice that has been published since October 2015. Fuel prices were more volatile then and the price fluctuation was of more interest to the public. The retail price is clearly market driven and both Wrangell and Petersburg have competing vendors in each community. It’s obvious that the size of the market and the distance from the refinery will continue to influence the prices consumers pay at the pump in both towns. Absent new information, w...
When I get games for Christmas, I like to play them. Super Mario is my best game. I like it, because I like video games. Brogan Booker Decorating Christmas trees is my favorite part of Christmas. We get to hang our ornaments on the tree. We put an angel on top! I have fun doing it with my family. Kaiya Brevick One thing I love about Christmas is being with my family. We all decorate the tree. We put on a fireplace on TV or Netfix. We open presents. I feel happy when I’m with my family. Marlo Buness I like making presents for my family on C...
I am thankful for Landen. He is the best friend ever! I am thankful for my Mom. I used to wash the dishes for her all the time. My Dad and I are thankful for my brother. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my family. by Alea Meissner My wish for Christmas is an electric scooter battery for my brother so we can ride to our friend’s house to get there faster! I wish for an awesome Christmas so everyone will be happy on Christmas, and have a good Christmas because it’s a holiday. Another Christmas wish is to play with my brother and...
Four Sundays before Christmas, the season of Advent begins. We decorate the Advent wreath with fresh evergreen boughs and place four, blue candles around the circle. Each Sunday we light a new candle—beginning with the candle of Hope. Prepare, Rejoice and Behold follow on succeeding Sundays; Christmas Eve we light the white candle in the center to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent provides the opportunity for us to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and spend time away from the pressures of the secular holiday. Our candles have names...
Christmas stockings have become part of holiday traditions, and this beloved tradition has its own unique history. Just when the excitement of opening presents abates after the last of the packages under the Christmas tree have been torn open, children and adults alike may discover that there are more treats to be had nestled inside of stockings hung on the mantle. The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive history. Several legends attribute the hanging of stockings to...
When sending out Christmas cards, I personally like to choose greetings with a wish for peace. The story of the birth of Jesus, for me, is about being at peace – inwardly and outwardly. Christ himself, speaking with his followers, said: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.” (John 14:27-31). What is this peace that He gives, that the world does not?? Mysteriously, Jesus also said that He came not to bring peace, but to bring a sword (Matthew 10:34-36). Many suggest this means to be prepa...
Probably like you, I have received many gifts through the years. Birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, wedding gifts, anniversary gifts, thank you gifts, and just plain gifts. Some have been memorable, others, well, I would tell you about them if I could remember them. During those times, I have been surprised, speechless, amazed, and, honestly, sometimes bewildered, as I thought, “what on earth is that for?” Or, “Why would I ever need that?” Some of those gifts, I never knew that I would need, or that they would be so useful. Like that pair of...
While some may think the holiday season ends once New Year's Day comes and goes, for many Christians, the season continues into January with the feast of the Epiphany. The Epiphany occurs 12 days after Christmas, which falls on January 6 (or January 19 for some Orthodox churches that celebrate Christmas on January 7). The Epiphany celebrates the Three Kings, also known as the Three Wise Men, who visited Jesus shortly after his birth. The Epiphany is celebrated by Catholics and Orthodox...
Dear Santa, I live in Wrangell, Alaska. I have been a good girl. I was good this year. I helped my brother clean our room. I sure would be happy if you brought me a Ferbie! Something that I would like to give is make up for Becca. Thank you for making Christmas so fun! Tell the elves hello for me! Love, Emily Cummings, Age 5 Dear Santa, I live in Wrangell, Alaska. I am 6 years old. I have been a good boy. I was good this year, was go fishing with my Papa. Love my mom. I sure would be happy if you brought me a bunch of snow to play in, so I can...
Scores of artists have released Christmas albums or holiday-infused singles during their careers. Christmas music can be broken down into two distinct categories: traditional hymns and carols and popular secular songs. Some believe that the religious standards have been passed down since the earliest days of Christianity. However, that is not so. Before the 12th century, music wasn't typically included in religious services, and even then music was included only sporadically. In present day,...