February 8, 1917: F.F.W. Lowie, General Agent for Alaska and Yukon for the Canadian Pacific Rail and Steamship Lines, arrived on the Alki from Juneau and was here several days in interest of his company. Attention may be drawn to the new ad of this company which has been placed with the Sentinel and which appears this week for the first time. From now on until the end of May the “Princess” steamers will leave Wrangell every ten days, viz., on alternate Thursdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. commencing with Thursday, February 15. Before sailing south for Ketchikan, Mr. Lowie advised us that he is in receipt of a circular from the General Tourist department of his company at Montreal requesting information relative to hunting, fishing, canoe trips, etc. in this Territory.
February 6, 1942: Who’s going to catch the biggest fish in Wrangell this season, on sporting tackle? The Stikine Sportsmens Association of Wrangell is
planning to try and find out. At its meeting Monday evening, the sportsmen named a committee headed by Secretary Chet
Steear to delve into the
possibilities of a prize contest for the biggest one and also to
consider plans for a fishing derby some Sunday during the spring when the fishing fraternity is
taking a little relaxation from the war effort. The sportsmen also named a committee to outline plans and activities for the season to report at the next meeting, March 2.
February 10, 1967: There have been several requests to clarify the purpose of the Wrangell Centennial Committee in connection with the Alaska Centennial Year. One purpose of the Wrangell Centennial Committee is to advertise Wrangell on a statewide and nation-wide basis. The Committee is interested in getting more tourists and visitors to Wrangell during 1967. Civic improvement is a major project of the Committee’s activity. The Civic Improvement Committee is planning a clean-up, fix-up, paint-up program to make Wrangell more attractive for visitors as well as for residents. The Projects Committee has already secured a $15,000 federal grant for the construction of a museum. Plans have been drawn up and construction is scheduled to begin soon.
February 6, 1992: It’s time to put away your bustles and mustache wax, Tent City is done for another year. As promised, there was something for everyone, as well as a few best evers. Keene Kohrt said this year’s window display “was the toughest competition I ever had to judge. They were all really good entries.” The winning window award went to the Alley Cat. Sylvia’s came in second. There was a third-place tie between Millie’s and Angerman’s Special-Tees. Kids Kingdom took an honorable mention award. Kathleen Fisher said this year’s senior dance was the most successful yet. A capacity crowd enjoyed the dinner prepared and served by the Emblem Club and the Rainbow Girls. The Tent City Scrabble Tournament actually lasted until Monday morning. Clara Haley used the home field advantage at Grandma’s Barber Shop to take the tournament.
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