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Thoughts On Returning Home
By A. Holmes Johnson, M.D.
After many weeks I have returned to Kodiak. I have returned to the
choicst spot on the Planet Earth, a spot which possesses beauties of
Nature beyond compare. I have returned home.
I am convinced that Kodiak ha every scenic advantage. Its situaton
on St. Paul’s Bay, wth the majestic mountains rising ever hgher as they
recede to the snowcaps in the center of the island, the town and the
deep blue waters of the bay at their feet—the green islands dotting the
bay and blending with the living green of the nearer hill
sides which, in autumn, are covered with the mauve and magenta of the
fireweed—the numerous wild flowers and friendly songbirds and other
beauties of Nature, make it superior to any place in this* world.
However, when one lowers one’s eyes to the town itself, we quickly
note that our city does not live up to its surroundings. We must admit
that there are many ugly buildings and shacks about the town. There
is much dirt and dust and rubbish and piles of debris. There are very
few properties that reach any semblance of attaining their pos
sibilities.
This is particularly marked after driving through the small towns
throughout the middle western states and noting their paved streets
and sidewalks, their spacious parks and their well-kept lawns and color
ful gardens—their clean windows and walks and the lack of rubbish
on the streets and broken-down cars on their byways.
Why does Kodiak, with all of its advantages in natural beauty, have
to be sordid? Why, with all the clean beauties of Nature on every hand,
must it 'be so dirty? Why do we, who are so marvellously blessed with
everything to make life complete, fail to have the pride in our
little city that is shown by others with far less?
I must confess that I am selfish—not for myself—for Kodiak. I want
to see my littly city the most beautiful spot in the world from all stand
points. It is not an impossible aim.
Kodiak can be the most desirable place on earth for human habita
tion if we desire it to be. If each of us can gain a local
pride in our rich heritage that will make us content
with nothing less than the best for our town, we can soon make it fit
its enviable environment and show the expected influx of tourists some
thing that will cause them to speak in such superlatives that our pride
will cause us to do even more for the beauty of our town.
I would like to add some practical suggestions toward this end next
week.
Little League
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trophies and certificates of ap
preciation will be presented to
those boys who will have reached
their 12th birthday by next season
and therefore be ineligible to par
ticipate in Little League further,
be held the election of officers for
be held the electon of offcers for
the coming year. The presidency of
the league alternates between the
town and base and the new presi
dent will be from town.
After the election of new officers
there will be a puppet show pre
sented by Nelson Down end, whose
clever presentation on TV recently
have become very popular here.
A GRANDMA’S PICNIC
The Grandmothers Club will hold
their next picnic at Bea Nachweih’s
place at 1 p.m. Sunday the 18th.
Anyone needing transportation or
other information call Dera Brun
stad.
I Utah
Representative in Town
CAiLL BARLOW SOWN
At Hotel Rim. 25
—Specialty—
Men’s Suits
Iluve made up samples of
Ladies Coats, Suits and Dresses
Selling samples to lighten load
ALSO ORDERS TAKEN
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Joe Naumoff wish
to express their deep appreciation
for the many kindnesses shown by
the people of Karluk and Larsen
Bay following their recent bereave
ment over the loss of Joe and es
pecially to thank the many who as
sisted in the search for him.
Mrs. Marina Wasilie
Mrs. Fred Katelnikoff
Eunice Naumoff
The Naumoff Boys
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Cmdr. L. Newman
Retires In Kodiak
Commander Lawrence W. New
man retired from the United States
Naval Reserve with 20 years of ac
tive service on July 31 1963.
Commander Newman has served
as Executive Officer of U.S. Fleet
Weather Central, Kodiak since
1961. During a portion of this tine
he served as acting Commanding
Officer. CDR. Newman entered the
Navy in January, 1943. After re
ceiving his commission, he served
as flight instructor at NAS, Dallas,
NAS, Livermore, California and as
training instructor at NAS, Atlanta
and at the Naval Amphibious Base,
Coronado, California. He attended
the Naval post-graduate school at
Monterey, California from January,
1953 until June, 1954.
He served as Executive Officer
at U.S. Fleet Weather Central, Ko
diak on a previous tour from June
1954 until September 1957.
Commander Newman was honor
ed with his final inspection of all
hands and a reception at the Naval
Base on the 19th of July. Comman
der and Mrs. Newman were pre
sented with a silver tray com
memerating the completion of 20
years of active duty and their time
in Kodiak.
The Newman’s are currently
making their home in Ogden, Utah.
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copy made, since the original is always safe and available in your
N.B.A. safe deposit box.
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OF ALASKA
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and Federal Reserve System
ATTENTION
Ball Players
LITTLE LEAGUE DINNER
Sunday August 18th
At 6 P.M.
E. M. CLUB
No Charge For Ball Player
If Accompanied by a Parent
Parents and Guests
$1:50 each
For Fried Chicken Buffet Dinner
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