In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.
October 28, 1915: Work was started this morning on the new tug to be built by the Willson-Sylvester mill company to take place of the Alaska, which was condemned at the recent inspection. The new tug will be 64 feet, 6 inches in length, with a 20 foot beam and will draw 9 feet of water. The plans for the vessel were drawn by Mr. Wm. Reade, who also has charge of building on the boat. The boat will be built on what is known as a skip-jack model, a very popular model on tugs on the Great Lakes, and she will have the distinction of being the first of her kind in Alaska. In speaking about the new boat, Mr. Reade says that he believes that it will be the most satisfactory of any tug that could be built for the purpose. Work will be rushed on the boat and we expect to have her completed by the first of February. The boat will be built on the platform at the mill.
November 1, 1940: Formation of a National Guard unit in Wrangell took a step forward last night with the visit here of Major Jesse E. Graham and Sergeant Hamilton H. Bond, detailed to Alaska by the Army to assist the Territory in setting up the organization. At a meeting in the Elks Hall attended by about 30 men and presided over by Mayor Van H. Fisk, Major Graham outlined the requirement of a guard unit here, its purposes from a military defense standpoint and how it fits into the general defense plan in the north. He spoke later in the Wrangell Institute. If between 30 and 35 eligible men can be enlisted, a platoon half a company will be formed here with the other half platoon in Petersburg, according to the present plan, he said. If 66 men can be enlisted, a full company will be formed here. Plan is to use the gymnasium as a drill hall for the present.
October 29, 1965: Mayor Richard L. Ballard has officially proclaimed tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 30, as Halloween Trick or Treat night in Wrangell. This was done at the request of parents to allow children more time to enjoy this “spooky” evening on a non-school night. L. Eldon James, National Commander of the American Legion, announced these local legionnaires appointed to national committees and Commissions: Hernando Villarma, distinguished guests committee; Richard Ballard, counter-subversive activities committee; Patrick Kangas, veterans preference committee; Gus Zimmerman, membership and post activities committee; and Ned Zenger, rehabilitation advisory board.
November 1, 1990: Dr. Wayne Davenport will provide physician services to Wrangell this winter as hospital officials seek a second doctor for the town. Hospital Administrator John Vowell said two physicians were planning to visit Wrangell later this month and in early November to see if they are interested in relocating here. Dr. Shelton Jackson will close his practice as of today. He plans to move back to Texas after a year in family practice in Wrangell. Vowell said Davenport plans to provide the sole physician services for the time being, although some visiting doctors will be coming to town to augment Davenport’s practice from time to time. For example, Vowell said Davenport plans to be gone in December and February, and visiting physicians will cover the community at this time. Vowell said a physician from eastern Washington and his spouse will be visiting Wrangell this week. This doctor had voiced interest in moving to Wrangell last year, Vowell said, and now is finalizing procedures for a license to practice in Alaska.
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