The Way We Were

March 13, 1919

Capt. S. C. Barrington is having a new river boat built which, for efficiency will surpass anything that has gone up the Stikine. The design of the new boat was worked out by Capt. Chas. M. Binkley, who is in charge of the

construction.

The new boat will be somewhat larger than the Hazel B III. One of the reasons for building the new boat is to provide a safeguard against interruption of service should anything happen to the Hazel B III. Another reason is that there will be times when a boat with greater carrying capacity than the Hazel B III will be required. Telegraph Creek, which is the head of navigation on the Stikine is 162 miles northeast of Wrangell. The new boat will easily make the voyage in 24 hours.

March 17, 1944

Statehood is something that needs careful study before undertaking. Attorney General Henry Roden, Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress, told a political rally held last night in the Fire hall at which he and Joe Green, Democratic candidate for Territorial Senate seat,

spoke.

Roden said he wasn’t against statehood, but said he wanted to know where the money was coming from to support it. He said there was much talk about untaxed industry in the Territory but he wanted to know what they were and how much could be raised before venturing into statehood. On statehood, Green said it depended largely on what kind of statehood bill is padded in Congress. It should and must give Alaska control of all its resources such as fish, fur, oil, coal, minerals, etc., if the Territory is to have full statehood stature, he said.

March 13, 1969

The City Council met Wednesday due to the mayor being out of town, meeting time notice being given two hours before the meeting.

Presentation of construction plans for a new Alaska Airlines terminal was made by Bruce Neilson, indicating a two-phase construction plan with cost in excess of $55,000 to result in steel structure with ultimate facility of 4,200 square feet. Construction is to begin on the first phase in 60 days, with space available for use Sept. 1 and capacity of 65 people.

March 17, 1994

Wrangell is known for its unique blend of people who weave together many cultural traditions, and on Saturday, March 26, you will be able to share in a celebration of that heritage with music, food, dance displays and archeological activities that promise a good time for all. The newly completed Catholic Parish Hall, with its fully accessible facilities, is the site of activities for this second annual Heritage Celebration.

Throughout the day, historic displays will be provided. Gordon and Lorraine Buness will display their handcrafted wooden bowls and assorted historical memorabilia dating back to the late 19th century, and the Shady Ladies will have a display focusing on the same era. Ira Merrill will display primitive-style pottery, Faye Kohrt will demonstrate how to make baskets, and George Benson will show how to build a violin.

 

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