-- Kodiak Kapsmles —
(By Bill Mason)
(continued from page 1)
chuck-holes, and outside of water,
it is the city’s greatest need to
leave a good impression on vis
itors. . . . Despite the fact that
the Mainland is some 250 miles
away, thanks to air transportation
and the Navy Base we have excel
lent mail service, daily newspapers
and radio and television—not all of
these are available to communities
of our size on the Alaskan Main
land. . . . And we’re not quite sold
on the idea that the reason every
thing is so high is because of the
freight, maybe we’re wrong but if
the ferry from Homer to Kodiak
begins rolling it will reduce the
cost of many supplies. . . . And a
prediction, if water and power are
available within the next 24
months, Kodiak will become the
cannery center of the state and
we’ll see the greatest surge of
home-building this town has ever
seen.
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THE KODIAK MIRROR: This
is the 15th issue of the Mirror
published by the leasees, John
Salmine and Bob lies, and this
week 2,000 copies or about 300
more than were published July
6 will be printed, which speaks
well of the acceptance of the pa
per by Kodiak and the area. . . .
Perhaps we have angered some
readers and disturbed others,
but we know of no newspaper
which has a right to that name
which can or wants to avoid
those sentiments. . . . The Mir
ror wants and needs more per
sonal items of comings and go
ings of people we both know, and
regardless of how insignificant
it may be to you, somebody
wants to know about it, so call
us or drop us a line if you can’t
call. ... We would much rather
print pictures of local people
and publish local news than we
would those of the press service.
. . . Some of the political activ
ities have been curious about our
politics, and while we have been
a life long Democrat from a fam
ily of life-long Republicans and
we can’t vote because of our
short residency, there would be
a number of Republicans we
have met for whom we would
vote, and for the moment, let's
say we’re independent which
gives us the right or privilege to
criticize both or to praise both,
if the opportunity or need arises.
. . . We are deeply grateful for
the reception we have received
to date, as well as the adverse
comments and there have been
some.
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WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
More recreational facilities for Ko
diak’s youth, and also the minor
personnel at the Base who want to
come to town and have little in the
way of entertainment or diversion.
. . . More tourists here. Have you
ever tried to get information about
Kodiak by writing to the Depart
ment of Tourism in Juneau? . . .
Cheaper transportation between
here and Anchorage either by wa
ter or air. . . . More people take
an interest in civic and community
affairs; it must be called indiffer
ence when less than 500 turn out
for primary or municipal elections.
. . . More information about city
financial expenditures and school
board meetings so that the public
could be better informed on these
important functions. ... A com
munity Christmas decoration pro
gram sponsored by our Chamber
of Commerce or some other or
ganization. . . . More pride on the
part of home-owners and property
Alaska Steam V-P
.1. F. Zumdieck, who began his
maritime career as an ordinary
seaman on a coastal freighter,
was named vice-president of
Alaska Steamship Co., effective
Oct. 10. Zumdieck suceeds Mel
ville McKinstry who has retired
but will continue as a director of
the line.
NEW BARBER ARRIVES
Curley Wilson, proprietor of
Curley’s Barber Shop, announced
this week that Paul Davis from Se
attle, Wash., has become associ
ated with his shop. Curley has op
erated the business by himself
since the departure of Bryan Thor
sheim in September.
owners to keep the city free from
debris and litter. . . . We would
like to see some back-bone on the
part of the federal government and
particularly the State Department
in keeping Russian and Japanese
fishing vessels from completely ex
ploiting Alaskan waters. . . . Our
local restaurants and cafes, as well
as those on the mainland, adver
tise and serve salmon, halibut and
crab with the Kodiak label. . . ,
And many of these we hope to see
in the forthcoming months.
Elks Win Ritual Award 2nd Time
For the second consecutive year,
Kodiak Elks Lodge No. 1772 was
rated the top ritualistic team in
Alaska West, it was announced at
last week's state convention in
Juneau.
Bob Dawson rated as the best
Exalted Ruler in the district and
Ed Ogborn as the best Lecturing
Knight, it was announced.
Attending the convention from
Kodiak were Mr. and Mrs. Russ
I—
Panchot, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Frost, Jr., and Bob Dawson.
BREAKFAST SUCCESS
The Holy Names Society of St.
Mary’s Church termed their first
Communion breakfast last Sunday
at the Elks Hall a great success.
Forty-four members were present.
Mirror classifieds bring results.
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WINTER’S COMING
Dry Cleaning
Special
Trousers . $ .50
Skirts.50
Suits . 1.00
Overcoats . 1.50
Shirts.45
Dresses .75
Light Jackets .$..85
Heavy Jackets .1.25
Light Sweaters.35
Heavy Sweaters. ..50
Formals . . .1.50
Blankets . 1.50
$3.00
Any 8-Lb. Load or Machine Load
All Week Oct. 15-20
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Phone 486—2980
- IT'S EXCITING!
f smooths bumps better
I than a bulldozer
If all roads were superhighways,
Chevrolet’s remarkably smooth and
silent ride might be just another
luxury. But as viost town and
country roads will demonstrate, this
is one Chevrolet advantage that’s
mighty easy to get excited about.
(The way those four deep-coil
springs put the kibosh on bumps,
you’d almost think Chevrolet was
working for the highway com
mission.) The ’63 Bel Airs, Biscaynes
and Impalas are equally easy going
on upkeep. Brakes are self-adjust
ing. New Delcotron generator
s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s battery life. Even
the rocket panels on the Body by
Fisher are self-washing and venti
lating to cut down on rust. Your
dealer’s waiting to tell you lots more.
| the make more people depend on
3
’63 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
See four entirety different kinds of cars at your Chevrolet dealer's... Chevrolet, Chevy II, Corvair and Corvette
DONNELLEY & ACHESON MOTOR COMPANY
Kodiak, Alaska