August 15, 1918
To the Mayor, Wrangell. Government will hold a national rifle match at Camp Perry, Ohio, September 16 to 21. Alaska may send a civilian team of 16 members, ages 16 to 45. Team must report to Camp Perry September 1, government to pay transportation and subsistence expenses.
If you have any good shots please hold elimination shoot immediately and wire of your choice to this office. If can be determined who is best man without contest wire his name promptly. Action imperative. Cramer, Secretary to Governor.
August 13, 1943
Biggest mud shark believed ever to have been brought to the local waterfront was brought in this week by Capt. John Wellman aboard the XL. The monster, which had become caught in one of the traps, was 25 feet long and had a liver weighing 1,057 pounds. The liver was worth 15 cents a pound.
August 15, 1968
Wrangell police are still shaking their heads today.
It all started early Sunday morning when they were out looking for a burglary suspect. Bar owner Don House was with them since it was his place where the theft had allegedly happened.
They spotted a man in front of “Bar X” – and surrounded him.
“That’s him,” House shouted. “Get him!”
And so patrolman Don Riley, a former California sheriff’s deputy and newcomer, “put the arm on the suspect.”
When the dust had settled, the “suspect” was freed.
He was Fred Angerman, owner of the Totem Bar.
August 12, 1993
Public Works Superintendent Bob Caldwell said the recent rains we have enjoyed have helped the city’s water supply but both reservoirs are still below normal levels.
“We still consider the city’s water supply to be at a critical level. We request water conservation, including no lawn watering or car washing,” Caldwell said.
“We applaud the voluntary conservation the public has shown these last few weeks. It has resulted in substantial reduction in water consumption and every little bit helps,” he added.
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