May 31, 1917: The Memorial Day observance in Wrangell yesterday far surpassed that of any previous year. The people themselves were surprised at the success of the observance. The parade formed in front of the Redman’s hall and marched to the dock where the school children strewed flowers on the water in honor of the sailors dead, after which taps were sounded. The procession then marched to the rink where Memorial services were held. The attendance was good, there being between four and five hundred persons present.
May 29, 1942: Ten Wrangell high school seniors have tucked away their diplomas, admired their graduation gifts and the last bell has rung and only Custodian Dar Smith stands lonely sentinel at the school grounds this week. In other words, school is out and teachers and students turn to thoughts of summer. Supt. George Fabricius probably will stay home and do a little fishing. Miss Harriett Caldwell left this week to attend Columbia University in New York. Miss Genevieve Maybery left to return to her home in Milton, Freewater, Oregon, where she will work on the local paper.
May 19, 1967: Andy Mather, pioneer Wrangellite, is putting the finishing touches on the famous Bear Totems that were formerly on Front Street in front of the former Bear Totem Curio Store. The totems were moved to the present site at the Wrangell Museum after the 1952 fire. The new approach to the building that the Wrangell Women’s Civic Club and Library Association Inc. has leased and is being renovated to its original lines, and will house the Museum and Tourist Information Center in addition to the library and mortuary.
May 28, 1992: On communities that are dependant on their highways, holiday weekends are especially busy times and there is generally a lot more police activity on the roads, including spot safety inspections. Just because Wrangell’s main thoroughfare is the Pacific Ocean is no reason why things shouldn’t be the same here. At least that may have been what some thought when they saw the Coast Guard boat CG 41326 patrolling Zimovia Strait over the Memorial Day weekend. Promoting boating safety during the King Salmon Derby was one of the key reasons for the Coast Guard’s recent appearance. But Bosun Mate Chief Joseph Isenhour, explained that the primary reason for the visit was to draw attention to Wrangell’s Coast Guard Auxiliary. He explained that Wrangell’s closest contact with the Coast Guard is the patrol boat out of Petersburg. which is not always in the area. Therefore, the local Coast Guard auxiliary has become very important to the community.
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