. Zodiak Mit-rot
Published every Saturday at Kodiak, Alaska
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^Ht<ws of cAmtrieM 's Last frontier
We Must Learn To Fly Safely
Gnm and convincing evidence
that the Grand ‘Canyon air disas
ter—perhaps the most horrible in
the long history of transporta
tion-resulted from mid-air colli
sion of the two great ships, settles
one air-transport controversy for
all time. Regularly scheduM^oir
Celebration Postscript
The postponed 4th celebration
turn*# 'OfitXer^be every bit as suc
cessful! this year as in past years.
In many ways it was the best.
That ir. a remarkable statement
to nuke, as usually an event long
looked forward to that is postpon
ed, lacks spirit and drive. The en
thusimrn lags, and the- interest
kas to be whipped up anew.
celebration this year brought out
the fact that the American people
will not be downed in the com
memoriation of this great day in
our country’s history.
But the big factor, of course, in
"it being such a success, was due
almost entirely to the efforts of
jthe 4th of July Committee. The
Arranging of the program and gain
ing the cooperation of sponsors
*and donors, the publicity, the run
ning off of the events, the broad
• casting on the streets—all these
necessary details were handled in
• a masterly way.
Space does not allow name
• mentioning, but most everyone
t knows who comprised the Plan
liners, flying under present regu
lations and controls can collide.
Pilots’ reports of three to four
near misses a day appear to be
vindicated.
There is no doubt better control
systems will be devised, and en
foreetf. Let us. hope/so.
ning Committee. It is apparent
when Kodiak wants* to do some
thing outstanding, we have the hu
man resources on which to call.
But we would like to mention the
men who we noticed on the job
the entire time—on Saturday. We
refer specifically to Walt Muller.
,He for ont* carried the burden of
preparation for the events since
the committee was formed. He
was responsible more than anyone
else for the big participation in
one of the outstanding events of
the day—the Soap Box Derby. He
was on the sound truck, as was
Bob Spencer, the entire day, keep
ing the public informed as to win
ners and events to follow. Dr. Bob
Johnson should come in for a
special mention. He was always at
hand to offer advice and assis
tance.
We single these few men out,
but all those on the committee de
serve the thanks of th citizens of
Kodiak for not only a good job but
a spectacular one.
: The Navy Band is shown leading the colorful parade which march
| «1 from Brooklyn Avenue up Alaska Way, Mill Bay Road, Main
' Street, Mission Road and to the school grounds. A portion of Pillar
\ Mountain is a the background, which was the scene later of the
* marathon. U. S. Navy Photo
ENTRY BLANK
“Name the Playground” Contest
I 1 submit the following as the name for the new playground:
Signed _
Rules of Contest
You may submit as many names as you wish. All entries must be ac
companied by $1.00. (Money so raised will be used for the play
ground). It is not necessary to use an official entry blank. A prize of
$25 will be given by the Kodiak Mirror for the name selected. Con
test doses 12 midnight, Labor Day, September 3, 1956. Mail entries
j to Box A705 or to Paul Stover,
t
■tehear^a „
For Famous PJjy
Japanese beetles, crumbling
walls and floors, a wealthy rela
tive who repeats his exasperating
stories, and a malevolent over-so
phisticated nephew—these are a
few of the horrendous headaches
confronting the Fuller family in
the Broadway hit called “George
Washington slept Here.” This
George Kaufman-Moss Hart come
dy which pokes fun at city-dwell
ers who take to the woods, is now
in reheasal by the Kodiactors at
the Lake Louise Little Theater,
in preparation for an opening at
the playhouse on August 3.
Bill York will be seen as the be
wildered Newton Fuller, who buys
an abandoned farmhouse in Penn
sylvania without knowing that the
place is without water, a bath
room, clothes closets, or much
comfort of any kind. In fact, even
the road leading to their property
belongs to a contankerous neigh
bor. There are cows in the kitch
en, a tool&hed in the dining room,
and seventfeewyear -locusts on the
way when the Fullers move in.
Before they can convert their bu
colic retreat into livable quarters,
they have spent their life savings
and are deep in debt.
Betty Tullos will be playing the
shrewd spouse of naive Mr. Fuller.
PLANS MADE FOR EXHIBIT
The Kodiak Garden Club met
Wednesday evening at the home
of Mrs. Helen Hall.
Mrs. Beverly Horn, hostess for
the evening, was also pTogram
chairman. She had gathered thirty
nine varieties of wild flowers and
berry flowers to be identified by
the club members. Plans for the
Garden Exhibit to be held at the
U.S.O. on Sunday, September 9,
were discussed.
Club members will be guests of
Mrs. Elva Horn at a picnic at
Chiniak on Wednesday, August 14,
weather permitting.
ATTENDANCE IMPROVING
(Continued from page 1)
esting. Dr. Bob Johnson, as pro
gram chairman, asked two ques
tions of each one present. The
first, “What is your biggest gripe
about the Chamber of Commerce?”
The second, “What is the one main
project you feel the Chamber
should push this next year?”
These questions brought out a
variety of answers. As to the first
question, Clarence King stated the
Chamber should follow through on
projects instead of dropping them.
He also thought they should take
a definite stand on issues. It was
also suggested the meetings start
promptly at 12 and finish at 1
o’clock. It was urged the members
attend and enter into the spirit of
the Chamber for the welfare of
the community. It was suggested
that more women attend the meet
ings. John Gibbons suggested the
group coordinate its activities witn
the city in assessing the city’s as
sets. He also advocated working
with the Navy and the Aleutian
Homes.
Many suggestions were offered
on the subject of a project for the
C of C. Among them were the fol
lowing: 1. Reviving the cold stor
age plant. This was mentioned by
several. 2. A campaign be intiated
to clean up property, put in lawns,
berutify grounds and paint up. 3.
Keep working for the airport. 4.
Road improvement. 5. An active
campaign be started to get season
al workers such as fishermen, con
tractors, etc., to make their per
manent homes here. 6. Dust Con
trol. 7. Name the streets and num
ber the houses. 8. Keep working
for the Small Boat Harbor. Many
suggested this. An increase of the
membership of the C of C was sug
gested.
GRIFFIN MEMORIAL NEWS
Admissions to Griffin Memorial
Hospital the past week included
Harry Larionoff of Alitak, Joim
Ansonock, Jot Kranklin, Walter
Erickson, Jr., age 4, and Forest
Richey. Also admitted were Alvin
Miller Jr., age 2, Mary Garoutte
Mrs. Mabel Demarest, Hayes Huey,
Nestor Masure and Tessa Kraft,
age 3.
Those discharged were Harry
Larionoff, John Ansonock, Joe
Franklin, Forest Richey, Wilbur
Wright, Tessa Kraft and Mrs. Dor
otheia Pearson.
There were no births this week.
The first successfully i\sed sub
marine was launched in 1897.
COOK ON TENDER DIES
Lewis Larson died earlier this
week at the Griffin Memorial Hos
pital of a heart attack.
His son Warren, of Everett, ar
rived previous to his death, and
talked to him before he passed
away. The senior Larson was a
cook on a Libby's Cannery tender.
He came from Everett, Washing
ton, where he was connected with
a newspaper. He had had previous
heart attacks, but was pronounced
in good health by several doctors
before coming up here.
The body was flown out on Wed
nesday evenings plane. Funeral
services were held at Soleys Fun
eral Home in Everett later this
week.
U. S. Navy Photo
Above is a picture'6F D Sc A’sSoap BtJx entrant on the . home
stretch. The many spectators thrilled to these speedy races. The GM
Special came in second with a speed of 52 3/5 seconds. Bobbie Ache
son was at the controls.
Bank of Kodiak
KODIAK, ALASKA
June 30, 1956
Official Publication of Report of Condition
RESOURCES
Cash on hand and due from banks
United States Government obligations, none
valued higher than market prices
Obligations of U. S. Government A geneies
Municipal Bonds
Loans on real estate
Loans insured or guaranteed by agencies of the
United States
Commercial paper
Loans, other, less allowances for bad debts
Banking house, fixtures, equipment and residence
Other assets
$ 685,795.26
1,722,236.53
1,554,464.47
379,195.09
709,548.80
295,531.98
50,761.50
118,388.30
97,986.98
37,325.04
$5,651,233.95
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Demand deposits
Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit
Cashiers and certified checks
$3,815,507.75
1,408,215.98
7,031.99
Other liabilities
Capital Stock
Surplus
Undivided profits
Reserve for Taxes
24,557.72
Total Liabilities $5,255,313.44
V
160,000.00 '
160,000.00
59,920.51
16,000.00
Total capital accounts $ 395,920.51
Total capital accounts
and Liabilities $5,851,233.95
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)
TERRITORY OF ALASKA ) SS
THIRD JUDICIAL DIVISION )
I, 0. A. Torgerson, President of the above named bank, do solemn
ly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
(NOTARIAL SEAL)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of July, 1956.
Notary Public in and for the Ter
ritory of Alaska.
Harriet K. Guhrke
O. A. Torgerson
President
Ben Kraft
R. S. Acheson
A. Holmes Johnson
Jorgen Fredrickson
Directors
My commission expires 6-25-59.