January 8, 1920
Be it enacted by the State House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the incorporated town of Wrangell, Alaska, is hereby authorized and empowered to issue its bonds in any sum, not exceeding $80,000 for the purpose of enlarging its schoolhouse and constructing and equipping schools, for the acquisition and construction of a water-supply system, for the construction of a sewer system and for the construction of a city dock and also a floating dock.
January 12, 1945
James Nolan was unanimously elected president of the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce at the executive board meeting on Monday night at the Fire Hall. Fred Cunnigham received a unanimous ballot for the office of vice-president as did Mrs. Frank Barnes for secretary.
The following committees were appointed: Membership and Finance, Chester Steear, Chairman, Ben F. Judd, and Bill Eastaugh: Greeting and Publicity, Ann DeLong, chairman, Leo McCormack, Fred G. Hanford, H.B. Thornquist, and the members of the executive committee; Home Industries, Fred Cunningham, chairman, Fred Handford, L.B. Chisholm, Leo McCormack, Ben F. Judd, and Chester Steear; Postwar Planning, George Gunderson, chairman, George Fabricius, Z.M.Bradford, Bill Eastaugh, Dr. J.H. Clements, and Dr. E. J. Wheeler and Legislative Committee, Leo McCormack, chairman, and all members of the executive committee.
The legislative committee was formed to work with our representative, Fred G. Handford, in matters of interest to the community which will come up before the legislature about to convene to Jueanu.
The dues have been set the same as last year; individuals $2, business houses $5, oil and steamship companies $10, and canneries $25.
The members of the executive committee decided to meet once a month on the first Monday.
January 15, 1970
Tuesday night the City Council shortened its meeting to 20 minutes, Vice Mayor Olaf Hansen Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:45 and adjourned it at 8:05.
Most discussion took place by the light of a 6-volt spot lamp and one flashlight as power was cut from the west side of town shortly after the meeting began.
The only action taken at the abbreviated session was general discussion and estimates concerning the amount the city will ask for revenue bonds in order to finance the purchase of new equipment for the power plant. The bond issue is to be drawn up in such a manner that bonds will be sold as needed. In this manner, surplus bonds will not be a liability on the city.
Some councilmen said they would be going to the light plant to review the situation.
January 12, 1995
There were a variety of reasons Wrangellites seem to resist change from the current air service situation. Beech 1900s, although fully equipped for flying in all weather conditions, are 19-passenger turbo-propcraft, not the Boeing 737 jets flown to Wrangell- a change that would probably impact on tourist traffic and is not usually as acceptable to area people needing to make a convenient flight to Seattle.
Possibly the biggest drawback to the Haines Airways proposal would be the degradation of air cargo service. Although Haines promised that fishing industry air cargo needs would be a number one priority, this was an arguable point for many in attendance. Shallcross and Tyler were guaranteeing twice weekly non-stop cargo jet service from Wrangell to Seattle. This might be acceptable in the winter, it was pointed out by fisheries representatives, but in the summer in would fall far short of meeting Wrangell’s needs.
Although the Haines Airways representatives were the announced speakers at the luncheon, final words were heard from Alaska Airlines voices. Chick Traylor, a member of Alaska Airlines advisory board, said that although “...no carrier is perfect… Alaska Airlines is doing an extremely good job.” It would be detrimental to Wrangell to change, he insisted.
Shallcross and Tyler were scheduled to return to Wrangell Tuesday to address the regular meeting of the City Council but failed to make an appearance, possibly because of poor flying weather. At the meeting, members of the Council heard several citizens speak in favor of staying with the current Alaska Airlines service, a sentiment which the Council members shared.
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