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November 10, 1922 – In a talk before the Juneau Commercial Association luncheon, Roy Jones, an aviator from Ketchikan currently in Juneau with his plane, stated that while it was not generally known, two representatives of the government had been here and elsewhere in Alaska recently looking up the feasibility of establishing aerial mail routes. The investigators were members of the army. Mr. Jones laid stress on the wonderful possibilities of aerial service in Southeastern Alaska in particular and throughout the territory in general, p...
November 3, 1922 – The famous “Lost Rocker” placer gold claim for which prospectors have been searching for the past thirty years has been rediscovered and located by J.U.G. Morrison on the headwaters of the Farragut River at Farragut Bay, about thirty miles from Petersburg. Mr. Morrison has discovered eight claims and next season will start the work of actively developing them. The history of the “Lost Rocker” is one of interest and one which has fired the imagination of miners and prospectors of this section for years. About thirty years ago...
Women's basketball was a sport in Petersburg as early as 1914, when the Petersburg Progressive reported women were taking an interest in the game. In 1922, married women and single girls were invited to play at the Sons of Norway, for a 10 cent share of hall rent. High school Coach Vincent said of the 1933 team, "...if the boys team had picked up as much as the girls have this past year, they would be able to defeat any team in Alaska..." This 1934 team photo is from the annual Flood Tide....
October 27, 1922 – The steam boiler in the Knutsen Brothers Sawmill at the mouth of Petersburg Creek, across Wrangell Narrows from town, exploded at ten minutes past six o’clock Thursday night. No one was hurt in the accident as the Knutsens were in the house just finishing their evening meal. The boiler and fire room, the dry kiln and one lumber shed were wrecked, most of the windows in the big residence house were blown out and lumber, bricks, rocks, iron roofing, and bits of the boiler were scattered for hundreds of yards in every dir...
Thanks Petersburg To the Editor: Thank you for buying our bread Petersburg. We were able to donate $101 to WAVE. Simone, Charlotte, and Sylvia Nilsen Thank you, Jeigh To the Editor: Thank you Jeigh Stanton-Gregor for your eight and a half years of service to the people of Petersburg on the borough assembly. We will miss your thoughtful, level-headed consideration of issues. You are always fair and respectful of everyone. As vice-mayor you’ve put in lots of extra hours filling in for the mayor. We’re sure your family will appreciate having mor...
October 20, 1922 – Considerable excitement in a quiet way has been caused by the announcement of a discovery of nickel on Baranof Island near Snipe Bay by Arthur Hofstad, young son of I. M. Hofstad of Scow Bay. The deposit was found accidentally by the young fellow while hunting and it is claimed that a seventy-foot ledge was found. Engineers in the employ of the Granby Company are now on the ground looking into the report and it is understood that a bond will be arranged if the ledge shows any promise. October 17, 1947 – Some old-timers amo...
War and famine in the 1800's influenced Chinese immigration to North America. Soon their ranks swelled the cannery workforce, as they accepted lower wages due to financial desperation. In 1903, as anti-Chinese sentiment was building, the "Iron Chink" was invented for cutting and gutting fish. Edward Smith chose a name for his machine that reflected the negative attitudes of the time. While skilled workers could cut and gut six fish a minute, the "Iron Chink" could process dozens, thereby...
October 13, 1922 – The big dancing party given by the Petersburg Elks at the Pioneers Hall last Saturday night proved to be a great success and those present report a most enjoyable time. The evening started with dancing to music furnished by Walter Bidwell of Wrangell, Cecil Rogers and Ed Hansen, playing the piano, violin, and drums respectively. At ten o’clock the dancers were divided into four groups and a burlesque college meet was pulled, with strong men “putting the shot” consisting of feathers, the ladies “throwing the discus” o...
October 6, 1922 – On the evening of September 30th practically everyone in Petersburg was a guest of the Petersburg Igloo, Pioneers of Alaska at the big house warming held in the new hall. The hall was filled with dancers the entire evening and a delicious luncheon of beans, stew, and other things was served at midnight, it being necessary to reset the tables three times. In all, over two hundred people were served. During the evening Miss Edna Osten, daughter of Chaplain and Mrs. C. D. Osten entertained with several numbers on her violin. T...
To the Petersburg community To the Editor: Thank you for supporting the Friends of Petersburg Libraries Used Books and DVD Sale on October 1st. It was a huge success. Many people were involved in setting up and advertising the sale, donating and purchasing books, and showing up to be part of a fun day at the Library. For the first time we had a silent auction of the nicer items. All proceeds are used for the Libraries’ children, teen and adult programs. We look forward to seeing you at our next sale, on December 3rd! Barb Fish Secretary, F...
