May 15, 1919
Attorney General George Grigsby, candidate for
Delegate to Congress to succeed the late Charles A. Sulzer, spoke in the Redmen’s hall Sunday afternoon. Mr. Grigsby reviewed the Wickersham-Sulzer contest and read the platform adopted by the Democratic convention, which nominated him.
In his speech Mr. Grigsby referred to the petition, which was so industriously circulated a few weeks ago by Samuel Cunningham for a breakwater between Shustak Point and the mainland, which would create a smooth harbor for the
protection of fishing vessels. He believed that Federal aid for a project of this kind could be secured. However, in this connection he urged that Wrangell show its full voting strength at the Special Election next month, because in Congress the importance of an Alaskan town is generally judged by its voting strength.
May 19, 1944
Saturday, May 27 was
proclaimed Poppy Day in Wrangell by Major F. G. Hanford in a proclamation
issued today. The Mayor called upon all citizens to observe the day by wearing memorial
poppies in honor of the men who have given their lives in the nation’s defense. The proclamation stated: “Whereas the United States of America is again being forced to crush powerful enemies seeking to establish their tyranny over the world, and whereas the young men of Wrangell again are offering their lives in the nation’s service, and whereas the memory of those who have given their lives is cherished by us all and is an inspiration to us all in these grave days, their service and sacrifice is symbolized by the memorial poppy of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. I, Fred G. Hanford, Mayor of the Town of Wrangell, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 27, 1944, to be Poppy Day in the Town of Wrangell.”
May 15, 1969
The City Council negotiated completion of the ballpark area with Dick Sykes at Tuesday’s City Council meeting with a completion date set for June 15.
The original contractual agreement between the city and Sykes Logging Co. called for an indefinite time for
leveling of the area near the graveyard for use as a city
ballpark. However, Dick Sykes agreed, as a civic gesture, to perform the operation within the next two weeks, as soon as Al Ritchie’s barge could pick up a caterpillar tractor at his logging site. The date of June 15 was submitted for completion in the event the ground is still frozen.
May 12, 1994
A petition signed by more than 100 students of Wrangell High School and Stikine
Middle School pushing to
keep Wallace “Butch” Schmidt teaching at the high school was presented to the school board Monday night.
The petition was presented by freshman Lean Jaquish at the Wrangell School Board’s regular meeting. She said she and sophomore Kristy Nore organized the petition drive when it became known that Schmidt, who teaches science and math, might be moved to the middle school.
On Tuesday, Laughy
confirmed that the move is under consideration. He explained the look at that option, among others, is prompted by a desire to hire a “math specialist” for the high school, since state and national curriculum standards in the not-too-distant future are going to place considerably more emphasis on the subject. Contacted Tuesday, Schmidt said he would prefer to remain in the high school. He also expressed gratitude for the students’ gesture. “It was really nice support. I appreciated it. Most of the time, you only hear from parents when they’re upset. It’s nice to hear from the kids when they’re pleased.”
Reader Comments(0)