In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.
November 13, 1913: Yesterday at high noon at the Presbyterian Church which was beautifully decorated for the occasion occurred one of the prettiest weddings of the season, when Mr. J.G. Bjorge and Miss Bessie Swift were united in Holy Wedlock by Rev. J.S. Clark. Just at High Noon the bridal party was ushered in to the strains of Lohengren’s Wedding March. Mr. Roy Cole gave the Bride away. The Bride was charming in a gown of white satin charmeuse with a chiffon over dress of pearl beading and wore a bridal veil with an orange blossom wreath and carried a bouquet of roses. Miss Leona Lindman who acted as Brides Maid, wore a white shadow lace dress over white net and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The groom was attended by Mr. Allen Swift, brother of the bride.
November 4, 1938: A Forest Service announcement of this week is to the effect that in cooperation with interested Indians, it has started on an extended program of preserving some of the famous Indian antiquities of southeastern Alaska. It plans to restore totem poles, recondition some large primitive community houses and build replicas of others and restore or duplicate grave houses, war canoes and other outstanding evidences of the local Indian culture that prevailed before the coming of the whites. Regional Forester B. Frank Heintzleman in commenting on the project stated: “Southeastern Alaska is known far and wide for the totem poles, community houses and other outstanding evidences of craftsmanship of its native people. Most of these fine things of an earlier day have now disappeared and new ones are not being built. With Indian permission and Indian assistance some of the best that remain are now to be salvaged and preserved, under government protection, as historical objects.
November 1, 1963: A party of Army Engineers will be here Monday in connection with a re-study of the adverse report of the North Pacific division of the Corps of Engineers which recently turned down the proposal to dredge Wrangell harbor, the city and Chamber of Commerce was advised this week. A hearing has been set for 7:30 Monday evening in the City Hall. Both the city and Chamber, as well as many individuals had protested the action of the Engineers in turning down the project as not needed. Chamber had asked the Board of Engineers to reconsider its action and hold a hearing in Wrangell. Protests had gone to President Kennedy, the Alaska congressional delegation as well as the Board.
November 3, 1988: Wrangell may not have a football team, but more than a dozen gridiron enthusiasts turned out for the community’s first Punt, Pass and Kick Contest on Saturday, Oct. 29. The contest was co-sponsored by the parks and recreation department and the Red Ribbon Committee. The national Red Ribbon Campaign focused on the importance of a drug-free community. Local Red Ribbon organizers used the Punt, Pass and Kick Contest as a method of promoting drug-free fun. Winners in the six categories were: 5-6 years- Graham Gablehouse, first; Reme Privett, second. 7-8 years- Isaac Hayes, first; Jake Jabusch, second; Nick Tyner, third. 9-10 years- Mathew Schmidt, first; Shane Privett, second; Mike Shilts, third. 11-12 years- Kurt Young, first; Jay Tyner, second. 13-14 years- Mike Phillips, first; Arthur Shilts, second. 17-18 years- Scott Mason, first. The winners received certificates, contest organizer Traci Peterson said.
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