The Way We Were

October 21, 1920

Walter J. Larson of Wrangell, who two years ago obtained a patent on a fish trap, has recently invented a piston-cooling device for internal-combustion engines. Mr. Larson’s invention comprises an improvement in water cooled pistons with a supply of cooling water. While the invention is described as using water for cooling purposes, any suitable fluid may be used. The invention may also be used with many types of engines and it is not the intention of the inventor to limit its application to any particular type. The object of the invention is to provide a piston-cooling device of few parts, and one which will eliminate excessive vibration and leakage.

October 19, 1945

Wrangell will assist in celebrating Navy Day, Oct. 27 when the Sellstrom Navy vessel will pay this port a call. The Sellstrom is commanded by Lt. Carlton Schmitz. In observation of Navy Day, all of Alaska’s major port towns will be visited by vessels of the North Pacific fleet, word from Governor Gruening’s office to the Sentinel said today. Eighteen vessels in all are expected to visit respective ports, beginning to arrive about October 24 for a stay of from one week to ten days.

October 22, 1970

A 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger has been delivered to Wrangell by Walsh - Platt Motors in Everett, Wash., to be used in student and adult driver education classes. The classes will be taught by John Emde. The car is being provided free, said Principal Carl Peterson.

October 19, 1995

Three Wrangell High School students received musical honors. Josh Van Slyke was appointed to Southeast Alaska Honor Choir as bass 1 and Jeff Neyman on Trombone and Jenny Neyman for clarinet were appointed to Southeast Alaska Honor Band. Laura Demerjian and Jeff Neyman were named “Students of the Month”for September at Wrangell High School.

 

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