'* SOCHI NOTES
— Homemaking _
Happenings About Town
\ v' — Gardening _
Of This and That
By BETHA DIGREE
An invitation to join a clam
digging, crabbing and fishing
party was the reason for getting
up at 3 a.m. last Sunday morning.
Bright sunshine greeted us as
we tried to or>en our eves, and we
gloated because it looked like a
perfect day for the outing. After
quickly gulping a cun of coffee
on a dramamine tablet (our usual
precaution before going on a boat
of any sort), we left for the Naval
Station where we boarded a Navy
recreation boat. Heading for
Shenatin Bay, where we hoped to
find clams and crab, we had bare
ly left the Base when a fog bank
rolled in, blotting out all sight of
the sun and land. *
After a bit of very slow cruising
through the mist, those in author
ity decided it would be best to
tie up at Woody Island dock for
a time . . . There the beachcomers
found rich grounds . . . Bidarkas
clinging to the rocks (Capt. Jaco
by’s wife, Maqueline, was the win
ner of the bidarkas . . . she was
lucky and fdund an unusually
large one that made the rest of
us envious). Shells, small bright
red starfish and huge starfish
with 16 or 18 points . . . Sea ane
mones, clinging to the piling of
the do.ck, looked like fragile flow
ers swaying in the water.
After a few hours we heard
the call of “All aboard” as the fog
lifted .. away we went again across
the sparkling sea . . . heading for
Afognak Island this time. Past
Ouzinkie and Hog Island, running
through more fog banks here and
mere.
At last we anchored in lovely
Afognak Bay at Litnik where we
went ashore. There we climbed
into a rumbling truck that carried
us along the road to a covered
bridge across the river. A halt
was made while salmon, flashing
like silver in the brilliant sun
light and fighting furiously, were
taken from the stream.
In the meantime the insects
in the immediate area had evi
dently sent out signals to all the
other flying pests on the island,
and they came in clouds to feast
on us. A few wiser members of
the party had come equipped with
hats and nets, but the rest of us
suffered, although NOT in silence.
Back to the truck and a dusty
ride to the Navy recreation camp
where coffee and cookies gave us
strength to battle the bugs. The
recreation camp is located on the
shore of Afognak Lake, a beauti
ful lake nestled between the hills.
A dock extends into the lake where
boats were tied up . . . Children
happily fishing from the dock . . .
swimming, playing and generally
having great fun.
We tired ones just relaxed in
the shade until time to pick up
those more hardy souls who had
gone trout fishing. Back to the
crash boat and on into another
fog bank! Slow speed ahead for
what seemed hours but was really
just minul'es. The sturdy boat
plunged through the rough water
under the capable hands of the
crew. Finally a clear area . . . then
more fog . . until we began to
wonder if we would be forced to
spend the night on some unin
habited island. At last came the
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welcome sight of open water and
familiar landmarks . White Alice,
crowning Pillar Mountain . . .
Woody, Holiday, Near Islands . .
Kodiak . . and on into the slip.
Tired and sleepy, but happy,
people taking their ‘loot* ashore
Owe wonder what the boys thought
as they unloaded wildflowers,
starfish, rocks and many other
things gleaned through the day)
. . The fog and bugs then seemed
just a minor nuisance compared
with the fun of the entire day.
Our thanks to Admiral and Mrs.
Arnold McKechnie, and to the
Navy personnel who gave us a
truly enjoyable day. The trout
Admiral McKechnie caught were
delicious! . .
O' ' Q' Q.— -
Those of you who like barbecued
meats should be interested in the
chicken, ribs, beef and hamburg
ers served at the Bar-B-Q Kitchen,
the new eating place, remodeled
and freshly painted and equipped,
opened last week next door to
Ships Tavern. The owner-manager
is Sally Pearl, who is assisted by
her mother, Rose Schultz, and
Helen Penn . .
Girl Scouts
Go On Picnic
Girl Scout Troop No. 9 spent
Wednesday, June 17, picnic in g on
.the beach at the home of Mrs.
Rea Nachtweih at Spruce Cape.
Present were Troop leader Mrs.
Curry, Mrs. Nachtweih, Rosemary
Selig, Anne Hall, Stephanie Valt
man, Barbara Molletti, * Gloria
Gaillard, Barbara Davits, Bpnny
Breckberg, Penny Cummings,
Dawn Erdman, Donna Bates and
Nadia Ambrosia.
“The picnic was the highlight
of the year,“ was the opinion ex
pressed by the girls. Mrs. Nacht
weih’s comment was,“ It was a
privilege to be the guest of such
polite and lady-like girls.”
Visitors Here
From S. Africa
Two visitors from Capetown,
South Africa, Peta Mallet and
Yvonne Parfitt, spent a few days
in Kodiak this week.
The two ladies flew to Anchor
age from , Stockholm, Sweden,
earlier this month. They boarded
the Mailboat Expansion at Seward
for the Westward trip, returning
to Kodiak Sunday. While in Kodiak
they visited the Cape Chiniak sea
lions rookeries, Larsen Bay and
several other scenic spots in com
pany with Doug and Eudora Pres
to*.
They have planned a camping
trip on the Mainland, will visit
Point Hope, Fairbanks, Juneau,
Taku, Tong-ass National Forest,
Katmai and many other points of
interest in the state for three
months: This is their second trip
to Alaska.
They will return to Stockholm
via SAS, and will be in Capetown
in September. Both ladies ex
pressed delight with Kodiak and
the surrounding area.
FE Wives To Meet For Lunch
Wives of Federal Electric Em
ployees have planned a lupcheon
party to be held at the Mecca 49
Room at 12:30 pm. on July 1.
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The Roaring Twenties. Flapper Pace
Poses Workout For Footsore Ladies
Weary, breathless and footsore,
eight young ladies kicked off their
shoes, unrolled their flapper-style
stockings and unwound their ropes
of beads. The chorus was taking
a break at a rehearsal of the ‘Roar
ing Twenties Review’.
“I hope my seams don’t split
in the •kneesi^s’ stepAand‘flT>at
’Susie ’really throws me,” were
some of the comments overheard.
All were in agreement, however,
Linda Koch Is
Alaska’s Queen
A sophomore in a California
school, who was a one-time resi
dent of Kodiak wild reign as
Alaska Queen at the All-States
Picnic, which will t-> held on the
Fourth of July at Ontario, Cali
fornia.
Linda Koch, daughter of Everett
A. and Mrs. Eleanor M. Koch, is
the happy teenager who has been
accorded the honor. Alaska will
head the parade, in which entries
from all the states will be entered.
The Kochs were one-time resi
dents of Kodiak. Everett Koch was
a partner in the bakery business
here.
Though Linda was born in Fair
banks, she spent most of her life
here. She attended high school
here before the Kochs left for
California. At present she is a
sophomore at the Chaffey Union
High School in Pomona, and is
taking a college prep course.
Her ambitions she lists as hair
stylist and housewife.
She has chosen Marjorie King
of Kodiak as her Senior Princess.
Mss King left receriily to act as
her attendant.
Carolyn Selig
Becomes Bride
Carolyn May Selig,, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Selig, Sr.,
became the bride of Sgt. Raymond
Lee Tumipseed, USMC, Thursday
evening, June 25. The ceremony,
which was performed by Leonard
Wilkinson, was held at the Kodiak
Christian Center.
The bride’s sister, Mrs. Frank
Gleason, attended her as matron
of honor. PFC Gil Saunders, USMC,,
served as best man.
A party was held for the newly
weds at the Marine Club, Naval
Station, immediately following the
ceremony.
Local Artists
Exhibit Planned
Several local amateur artists
will have their paintings on dis
play during the July 4th celebra
tion .
The exhibit will be held in the
Johnson Building in the space
next door to the Dept, of Fish and
Game office.
Barbara Cooper
Guest of Honor
Guest of honor at a bridal show
er held Friday, June 19* was Miss
Barbara Cooper. Mrs. Miles Me
daris hostessed the party at her
home on the Naval Station.
The marriage of Miss Cooper,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Russell, to Mr. Elton James Wil
liams will take place on Saturday.
June 18.
NEW P.O. EMPLOYEE
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Terry Wolf has been added to
the staff of the local post office
as clerk, replacing Joe Peterson,
who is going .fishing.
•that the show had really begun to
take shape. (As shapely as any
thing can be in a sack dress).
A varied program has been work
ed out by the flappers and other
members of the show, including
Bob Waage, Bob Johnson, Vimnie
Root, Maxine Madsen, Ole John
son, Jane Melarvie, Lola Harvey,
Nell Waage, Don Wolfe and the
raccoon coat clad MC ‘Chuch’
Powell.
The cast will report for two
more rehearsals next week at the
Labor Temple. The first will be on
Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock, while
the dress rehearsal will be held
on Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
ALASKA'S TOP HOMEMAKER
VIES FOR MRS. AMERICA TITLE
Competing for the Mrs. America title, the nation’s No. 1 home
maker, Mrs. Clifford E. Hartman of Anchorage, had to prove to the
judges that she can bake a tasty bread and make a pretty dessert.
Mrs. Hartman is shown here as she diplays a dessert entry. Below
are the recipes entered by the Alaskan housewife.
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EOYAL BLACKBERRY BAVARIAN
1 package blackberry gelatin 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup hot or boiling water 1 cup heavy cream, whipped stil
1 cup cold water Va cup finely chopped pecans
U teaspoon salt or almonds
Dissolve blackberry gelatin in hot water; add cold water, talt and l«nw
juice. Chili until slightly thickened. Set bowl of gelatin firmly in bowl
of ice. Whip until frothy and light. Fold in whipped cream and chopped
nuts. Pile into l Vi quart mold. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Unmold.
Serve plain or with whipped cream. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
DATE BRAIDS
V£ eup milk „ *3 packages or cakes yeast
Vi cup sugar (active dry or compressed)
34 cup shortening 2 eggs, beaten ...
1 Vi teaspoons salt -— ~~ About 5 cups sifted enriched j
Vl cup warm, not hot, water flour j
(lukewarm for compressed yeast)
Scald milk. Add sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle
or crumble yeast into water (warm, not hot,'Water for active dry yeast;
lukewarm for compressed yeast). Stir until dissolved. Stir in lukewarm
milk mixture and eggs. Stir in about 2Vi cups of the flour. Beat until
smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough out on floured board and knead until smooth and satiny,
about 5 minutes. Form dough into a smooth ball. Press top of dough
ball into greased bowl, then turn dough over. (This greases the top.)
Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in
bulk, about 45 minutes. Punch down..Cover and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
While dough is rising, prepare Date Filling*. Use one-naif of dough
for each cake. Roll out each half into an oblong about 16 x 8 inches.
Spread half the Date Filling the length of the center third of the oblong.
Cut 15 slits in dough along each side of Ailing, making strips about l
inch wide. Fold strips at an angle across filling, alternating from side
to side. Place the braid on a greased baking sheet. Cover. Let rise in a
warm place until doubled in bulk, about 50 minuted Brush tops o
braids with 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons milk, then sprinkle
each with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) about ,
35 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool pn tack.
•DATE FILLING: Combine 1 cup chopped pitted dates, Va cup brow*
sugar, 34 cup water, Vl cup pecans, chopped and 1 tablespoon lemo*
juice. Heat in saucepan until boiling, continue boiling unuJ thick v
enough to spread.
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