January 1, 1920
The people of Wrangell enjoyed a rare treat Saturday night when a wonderful program of Northland adventure scenics by Richard Suratt was presented at the Rex theater.
The first number was a trip to Le Conte glacier showing several views that were surprisingly beautiful. These glacier pictures were in blue-tone pink, the coloring having been done in the great Gaumont laboratory in New York City. It was a genuine tribute to Mr. Suratt’s skill when a Wrangell audience, who knows Le Conte glacier so well, applauded his pictures because they were so beautiful and so true to nature.
All persons in the audience who had ever made the voyage up the Stickine had pleasant memories recalled when some of the amazing views of scenic grandeur along this wonderful stream were flashed on the screen.
January 5, 1945
Mason and families of Eastern Star members were guests Tuesday night at a public installation of officers held by Wrangell Chapter No. 11, OES. Officers installed for the ensuing year were: Worthy Matron, Lempi Fykerude; Associate Matron, Irene Coulter; Associate Patron, Olaf Hansen; Conductress, Helen Angerman, Secretary, Valborg Coulter; Treasurer, Doris Barnes; Marshal, Marjorie Thornquist; Organist, Dorothy Ottesen; Warder, Esther Johnson. Sentinel, Gus Johnson; Adah, May Gartley; Ruth, Helen Wells; Esther, Bertha Hansen; Martha, Helen Clements; and Electa, Inga Carlson. Sister Valborg Coulter was installing officer, assisted by Doris Barnes, installing chaplain and Edna Sinclair, installing marshal.
Following the installation ceremonies, clam chowder, made from clams sent to the chapter by Mrs. Frances Handy, was served by Marjorie Thornquist, Esther Johnson, and Doris Barnes. During the serving of the refreshments, Leonard Campbell acted as toastmaster, welcoming the guests and expressing congratulations to the outgoing officers for their work and cooperation in the past year. Retiring Worthy Matron Valborg Coulter was presented with the past matron’s pin.
January 8 , 1970
The Wrangell station of the State Troopers is to be shut down, according to Sgt. Ralph Shaffer of the State Troopers in Ketchikan.
Shaffer said another trooper will be assigned to Wrangell as soon as personnel are available. He said troopers from Ketchikan will periodically visit Wrangell to keep up the judicial procedures. Shaffer said anyone needing trooper assistance should call the office in Ketchikan.
January 5, 1995
Wrangell’s annual hoop shoot, sponsored by Wrangell Elks, will be Saturday morning in the Community Center gym.
A first step toward winning the national contest, the local hoop shoot will be decided between boys and girls. Contestants are divided into three age categories, determined by a child’s age on April 1.
Regional winners will go to the national contest in Indianapolis.
Saturday is the preliminary round. The top six contestants in each group will advance to the finals, scheduled for Jan. 14. The top three finishers there will receive trophies at Wrangell High School games the following week on Jan. 20. Alaska’s entries in regional competition are chosen based on their scores at local finals.
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