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September 9, 1915: The City Fathers met in session last Saturday night, all of the councilmen being present except Tate and Patenaude. After the regular routine of business of the matter of the boys of the town shooting out the street lights with sling shots and air guns was taken up and on a vote it was decided to draw up an ordinance prohibiting the use of these within town limits. The Judiciary Committee of the Council was authorized to draw up such an ordinance and present it at the next regular meeting of the council. Judge Jennings has set Saturday, September 11 as the day for the holding of another election in Petersburg to give those who did not vote on the liquor question on May 24 a chance to cast their ballots. There is a strong feeling that the Narrows City will go dry after the ballots are counted.
September 13, 1940: Big game guide Jim Lovett returned to Wrangell last night with his party of hunters aboard the Kuru owned by Dick Phillips, host of the hunting party. The Kuru was formerly owned by Stewert Edward White, writer of famous Alaskan stories. Four big brownies were in the bag, the hunters reported, the largest measuring eight feet four inches. They were taken from Admiralty and Baranof Islands. With fine weather prevailing most of the time the hunters were loud in their praises of Alaska scenery and hunting opportunities and hope to repeat the trip in the future. Another passenger aboard the yacht, although not taking part in the big game hunt, was Kuru, a six-week-old husky pup brought back by Lovett and named for Philip’s yacht.
September 17, 1965: Citizens of Wrangell will no longer be forced to use the airplane pullout ramp for a boat launching site. We now have a sparkling new concrete launching ramp centrally located in the city adjacent to the ferry landing. There is ample room for maneuvering your car and trailer and the ramp itself has had the concrete raked horizontally to provide good traction. The project, financed by the Division of Waters and Harbors under the Department of Public Works, cost an estimated $11,000 and was constructed by Ritchie Transportation Co. Tom Voorhies, inspector for the Division of Waters and Harbors, stated that the funds were raised exclusively through the Marine Fuel Tax.
September 13, 1990: The Wrangell Hospital Board is back looking for a physician-or two-to move to the community in the wake of Dr. Shelton Jackson’s decision to leave town. Jackson, who moved to Wrangell in November 1989, said he is closing down his practice Oct. 31 when his contract with the Hospital Board expires. He said several factors led to his decision to leave Wrangell, but chief among them was the need to have reliable relief coverage, especially in the summer months. A physician moving to the community would like to be able to make plans, knowing exact dates when he would be able to take time off, Jackson said. In addition to the need to make solid plans, he said, he found reliable relief coverage from another doctor also was needed to ease the pressures during the busy summer months. “The summertime practice is too extensive for one person and has been, to my knowledge, for two summers, and should not be left in the hands of one person,” Jackson said Monday. Also adding into the decision to leave is the high cost of obtaining medical malpractice insurance.
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