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September 11, 1913: Long before the first day of September, all the veteran duck hunters and the cheechakos had carefully inspected their old breech loaders, pump or automatic putting everything in readiness for the day that they could land both feet on the famous hunting ground. The first party to depart were Rollo Shangle, Geo. Sylvester, T. Case and Clarence Lewis. Being the first hunters of the season they kind of took the ducks by surprise and brought back the limit. On Sunday, Harry Gartley, J. Billingsley, T. Anderoon, K. J. Johansen, H.O. Peet, M. Jacobites and Leo McCormack tried their luck. The ducks proved somewhat elusive and slough and mud holes more plentiful, they returning with little game.
September 2, 1938: The local Red Cross Drive will take place early this year. This was decided at a meeting of the Wrangell Chapter Executive Board last Monday evening with Dr. Clements as Acting Chairman. The secretary, Arnold Krone, reported all materials for the drive on hand and after a brief discussion, it was decided to make arrangements and appoint committees so the work could begin at once. Mrs. M.O. Johnson was appointed Publicity Committee. P.L. Stump, who did such find work in the 1937 drive will be the Chairman of the 1938 Drive. Mr. Krone will distribute materials and check the lists. The public is asked to co-operate to the fullest extent. Complying with the request of the national chairman, Norman H. Davis, Wrangell will have a Red Cross Sunday but instead of having it in November as Chapters in the states do, the Drive being held later there. Wrangell's Red Cross Sunday will be the coming Sunday, September 4, and will inaugurate the Drive.
August 30, 1963: Special election on September 10 was authorized by the City Council at an extraordinary session Tuesday night to vote on a bond issue for funds to improve the city water system and for additional funds to extend the power line south of town. For the water system, the voters will be asked to approve a $65,000 general obligation bond issue for the water works contingent on receiving federal aid through the Accelerated Public Works program for $120,000. Cost of the project is estimated at $130,000 and would include major improvements to the present reservoirs and add a storage tank, tentatively planned for the eastern slope of the city where an apartment house is being considered for builders. Power line extension issue is on whether to increase the $65,000 previously approved by the voters to $77,000 or an up of $12,000 to meet requirements of possibly getting a $20,000 direct grant from APW coupled with a loan to carry out the project. Present plans are to rebuild the power line to the Wrangell Institute and extend it to the Alaska Pacific Lumber Company site at Shoemaker Bay. Originally the extension was considered for Mile 9.2 on the Wrangell Highway.
September 1, 1988: Wrangellites bought artwork to a video camera Aug. 27 to raise nearly $4,600 for the Salvation Army Youth Center. The auction, spearheaded by Dr. Harriet Schirmer as a fund-raiser of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, was aimed at improving programs offered to the community's youth. Capt. Rick Ameline praised the community for its widespread support for the auction. The advisory board now will sit down and determine how best to spend the money, he said. The board will consider what programs on which to spend the funds and whether a part-time position should be created to help run the center, Ameline said. “We're going to try to make the money stretch as far as we can,” he said. Meanwhile, Ameline said a board of youths will be named to help with advice on operations of the center and to help in deciding how to spend the funds. “This was the first annual auction,” Ameline said. “We'll be having one like it at this time every year.” Ameline praised Schirmer for her efforts in heading up the event. The auctioneering skills of Bob Prunella also gained praise from Ameline for creating the financial success. “There are so very many people to thank, so many who helped.” he said. Business and residents across the community donated to the cause, he said, and a great turn-out was reported at the auction to buy some of the great contributions. “Every segment of the community donated,” he said.
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