March 7, 1918:
The City of Seattle’s call at the port of Wrangell on Friday afternoon was a most pleasant one for both the passengers and the townspeople. When it was found that the vessel would
remain in port till 11 p.m. the passengers visited the photo show en masse. The passengers also engaged the North Star
orchestra to play for a dance
following the show to which local people were cordially
invited. For more than an hour dancing was indulged in with greatest pleasure and merriment. The officers of the vessel
requested the Sentinel to thank the Wrangell people for having made it so pleasant for the
passengers while the vessel was in port. However the Wrangell people who were at the
dance feel that in reality they were the guests of the steamship passengers. Anyway, the evening was enjoyed immensely by both passengers and Wrangellites.
March 12, 1943:
Although the “last game
of the season” between Wrangell Institute hoopsters was played some time ago, the boys are putting on one more last battle tonight in the
local gym for the benefit of the Red Cross drive. The game promises to be a battle royal with each team out to give fans a score to remember them by until next season. Besides the game, Superintendent George Fabricuius announces that special features will be put on by school pupils between halves and assures patrons an interesting and amusing evening. It is hoped that Wrangell folks will turn out in force for this evening of entertainment for this worthy cause.
March 14, 1968:
The Alaska Steamship Co.’s liberty ship Fortuna was scheduled to arrive in Wrangell this morning on its last visit here by Alaska Steam. Beginning next week, freight will be delivered here on vans using the state ferry.
March 4, 1993:
The Alaska State Legislature is currently considering several bills that would promote and/or fund specific electrical intertie
projects throughout the State. Gov. Walter J. Hickel has submitted legislation developed by the Alaska Energy Authority that would restructure AEA’s financing, which, when coupled with an additional appropriation this year, would permit AEA to assist with the financing of several intertie projects, generate finding assistance for future projects and preserve the power cost equalization
program for an additional 10 years.
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