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February 13, 1919 All of America is expected to be singing during the week beginning Sunday, February 16, and ending Saturday, February 22. The movement is endorsed by United States Commissioner of Education Claxton; leading state, city, and county superintendents: music supervisors; and leaders of community singing throughout the United States. The objects are “to awaken and develop a love for singing and to make America a singing nation and through the medium of songs of the right sort to inspire us to higher ideals and to unite us as a p...
The month of February has been declared "School Board Recognition Month" by the Association of Alaska School Boards. According to a press release, the Wrangell Public School District is joining with other districts throughout the state to take time to recognize "the important contributions board members make to our communities." "Our school board members unselfishly contribute their time and talents towards advancement of public education," said Superintendent Debbe Lancaster in the press...
Randy Oliver and Toni Marie Guggenbickler were married on December 13, 2018 in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Toni Marie is the daughter of Tony and Sue Ann Guggenbickler of Wrangell, Alaska. Randy is the son of Chuck and Alice Oliver of Wasilla, Alaska....
Canadian writer and cartoonist Kevin Sylvester made an online appearance at Evergreen Elementary last Monday afternoon, on Feb. 11. He is the author of several books, including "MiNRS" and "The Neil Flambe Capers" series. He visited with several classrooms via Skype, where he read excerpts from his books and taught kids how to draw cartoons. According to teacher Laura Davies, he also "provided inspiration for students to be brave, not give up, and embrace mistakes." Pictured here is Davies'...
Several towns came under a winter storm warning late last week. Towns like Wrangell, Petersburg, and Kake were told, in a report by the National Weather Service, to expect between five and eight inches of snow from Feb. 5 to 6. In Wrangell, the snow let up late on Wednesday night, Feb. 6....
February 6, 1919 We are enjoying a very mild winter, and up to the present have not had any weather below zero. The snowfall has been light; only a depth of eight inches along the river in this vicinity. Also, very little ice is on the Stikine. The trappers are catching very few furs. In fact, trappers say that prospects this winter are the worst that they remember in this district. There is a lot of illness among the Natives at present, and the medical missionary has 22 patients under his care. He said that it resembled Spanish influenza, but...
The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon at the Stikine Inn to introduce the chamber to new people, network with current members, and discuss future events. Several local organizations were represented at the lunch, including the school district, the city, BRAVE, the rod and gun club, and several others. Some of the topics discussed at the meeting included future fishing derbies, the Fourth of July, and the Mariner's Memorial....
January 30, 1919 Captain Johnson, M. P. Olson and Verne Clark left Wrangell on October 29 on the gas boat Myrtle H. and since that time they have been at the mercy of the sea. Olson remained in charge of the boat, which is on the beach at Egg Island. These three men had a very thrilling experience and are fortunate indeed that they are today alive to tell the tale. They came outside to Baranof and lost their rudder between Cape Omaney and Whale Bay. After attempting to reach Cape Hinchinbrook, it was necessary to take shelter behind Egg...
January 30, 1919 In a letter from The National Red Cross to Wrangell Chapter: “Dear Madam, It is a pleasure to acknowledge the contribution of $1,344.69. The amount will endow two beds for a year in the American Hospital No. 1 at Neuilly, and we have asked our Commissioner to have a placard placed on the beds bearing the inscription, “Donated by the Wrangell, Alaska chapter, American Red Cross,” that those who enjoy the comfort of these beds may be aware of the donors. Though hostilities have ceased there are thousands of American boys sick...
Kayla Hay has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall of 2018 semester at Montana State University located in Bozeman, Montana....
Four students from Wrangell High School will be heading to Juneau Jan. 27 to Feb. 1 to learn more about behavioral health and potential careers in the field. While in Juneau, they will be touring health care facilities, shadowing people, and learning more about the field. Pictured from left to right: Zoe Affholter, Donna Massin, Tasha Massin, and Jing O’Brien. Donna Massin will be chaperoning these three students and Elizabeth Johnson (not pictured)....
January 23, 1919 The people of Wrangell enjoyed a treat Saturday evening when Richard Surratt’s motion pictures of the Stikine River and its wonderful scenery were shown at the Rex Theatre. The pictures are so real that if any one who knows the Stikine should suddenly awaken from a snooze while the pictures were being shown he would think he was aboard the Hazel B III bound for Telegraph Creek landing, at the head of navigation. From Wrangell to Telegraph Creek the voyage is one continuous panorama of scenic grandeur, of which Mr. Surratt’s pic...
Members of Girl Scout Troop 31 gathered together some gently used books this week and made a donation to Wrangell's Little Free Library. They also handcrafted some bookmarks to donate alongside the books. Pictured in no particular order are Kaiya Brevick, Charlie Nelson, Shailyn Nelson, Lily Stearns, Mara Heller, Kara Heller, Maddilyn Gillen, and Violet Allen. The troop leaders are Tyla Nelson and Beth Heller. The Little Free Library is located on Case Avenue....
Kids from Stikine Middle School left for Anchorage on Jan. 11, to attend an ANSEP STEM camp. They're being chaperoned by teachers Winston Davies (top right) and Brian Ashton, and are scheduled to return on Jan. 24. ANSEP, the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program seeks to improve academic outcomes and promote a strong background in STEM for Alaskan students. The students attending the camp will get to live on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus and get a small taste of college...
The winners of the Elks' Hoop Shoot contest were recognized at halftime during the Lady Wolve's Friday night game against Craig High School. The contest let local kids between the ages of 8 to 13-years-old shoot free throws to see who could get the most baskets. Pictured here (from left to right, starting at the top row) are: Rock Guggenbickler, Trevyn Gillen, Mindy Meissner, Ian Nelson, Keaton Gadd, Cody Barnes, Paige Hoyt, Hailey Cook, Alana Harrison, Sawyer Larrabee, Casey Whitaker, Aadyn...
January 9, 1919 The Four Minute organization disbanded on December 24. W.H. Warren, who was the local Four Minute chairman, rendered a patriotic service in keeping before Wrangell audiences the excellent messages of the Government committee on public information. Those who did the speaking are also to be commended. Mr. Samuel Cunningham of the Rex Photoshow cooperated with the organization. The three lodges of Wrangell also enrolled as Four Minute organizations and there was a four minute address at each of their meetings during the past year....
January 2, 1919 All requests for discharge of soldiers now in the service must originate with the soldier himself and not with outside parties, according to information sent to the local Draft Board. Outsiders making requests for the discharge of soldiers are given scant consideration and their messages are placed on file. It is suggested by officers that persons wishing the discharge of soldiers secure employment for them and then notify the soldier himself and allow him to file his own request for discharge. January 7, 1944 A local man writes...