December 4, 1919
R.M. Allen and Associates, who recently liberated a number of foxes on Channel Island, near Wrangell, have recovered all but three of the animals. They have moved their outfit and stock to Entrance Island, Hobart Bay, where they will establish their fox ranch. It became necessary to move the animals as it was found that the waters around Channel Island freeze under certain conditions, and in that case the foxes would be lost.
December 1, 1944
Wrangell was host to a large group of army personnel this week with the arrival on Monday of a craft enroute to the south. On Monday evening a USO dance was held and the following night “Tex” McKowan and Helen Ronning arranged for another public dance at the A.N.B. hall. A large crowd turned out to help entertain the servicemen, many of whom have been stationed in remote spots for two or three years. On leaving the men expressed their gratitude for the town’s hospitality with the following words: “To the people of Wrangell, thanks for the swell time, and we hope to meet you again soon. This is dedicated to the swellest town in Alaska.” This is signed by “The Army Crews.”
For the public dance, A.N.B. furnished their hall at a reduced rate, and the following musicians made up an orchestra: Laura Bradley, Dorianne Barnes, Freddy Grant, Jim Miller, and Jimmy Willard.
December 4, 1969
Elks Lodge 1595 held its annual Purple Bubble Ball Nov. 29 at the Elks Hall. The party included a buffet dinner. Music was provided by Sven Anderson and the Gold notes. The band played until 3 a.m. although the party was hardly over at that time, according to club manager Vic Wyatt. An estimated 200 people attended the ball, which is held for the benefit of the Elks charity fund. Purple was used extensively in the decorations and at midnight a mass of purple balloons descended from the ceiling where they had been suspended by a net.
December 1, 1994
About 30 Wrangell citizens, including most of the City Council, met Tuesday night at Wrangell High School commons to identify a capital projects list. Moved up from the previously scheduled Dec. 6 date, Mayor Ray McGurk called for a discussion to see what the community wanted submitted to the legislature - but was trying to get a list submitted to Gov. Walter Hickel so the list could be considered by the transitional team prior to the inauguration of a new governor. It was presumed at the time to be Tony Knowles, unless a recount should change the Nov. 8 election results. In addition to considering a list previously made by the Council, which included a prioritized list approved by Wrangell’s School Board, discussion centered around ways in which other Alaska cities were presenting their capital projects lists. In the “brain-storming” discussion, categories considered included education, economic development, health and safety, transportation, ports and harbors, historical and cultural, social services and regional needs. Many solutions to problems and sources of funds were discussed as well as identification of projects to submit to legislature.
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