Rev. J. Molletti
Speaker at
H. S. Ceremonies
Baccalaureate service was held
Sunday for the graduating class
of the Kodiak high school. Rev.
John Molletti gave the principal
address.
Thirty-three seniors participated
in the ceremonies, which opened
with the traditional triumphal
march. The invocation was given
by George Wick.
Following the address by Rev.
Molletti, two numbers were pre
sented by the high school chorus.
These were “He’s Got the Whole
World In His Hand,” and “Blind
Plowman.” Director of the chorus
was Bob Boko.
After the conclusion of these
two numbers, benediction was
read by Rev. Roman Sturmer, and
the program ended with the re
cessional march.
The service was held in the high
school auditorium.
Tests Concluded
Reveal Animals
Free of Diseases
Brucellosis and ? Tuberculosis
tests on livestock in this area, have
just been completed and all
animals have been found negative.
Dr. Fred Honsinger, Territorial
Veterinarian from the Department
of Agriculture, made the tests.
James W. Wilson, Commissioner
for the Department statedi in
making the announcement: “Our
Department tests, annually, all
commercial dairy animals for both
diseases and have eliminated all
reactors from the Territory. Each
r
year approximately 2,500 animals
are thus tested. Both diseases were
once prevalent in Alaskan herds
and constituted a threat to public
health, particularly in those areas
using unpasteurized milk.”
Visitors Welcome
At Naval Reserve
Motion pictures, an amateur
radio display, a 45 minute record
ing on the history of telegraphy
are apart of the program planned
for visitors during the Armed
Forces Day observance when the
Naval Reserve unit holds open
house to the public today at the
Naval Reserve Armory aboard
the Naval Station. Refreshments
will also be served.
At 5 p.m., a direct message from
the department of defense will be
copied by a Naval Reserve member
over the radio on international
morse code. The program of the
Reserves will conclude with
awarding of prizes in the two
Naval Reserve Armed Forces Day
contests. One is the star line news
identification questionaire based
on AFRS Friday noon broadcasts
and the second award is for the
best Nayy model craft displayed
in the model building contest for
persons . 16 years and under.
Entrants for the contests should
be at the Naval Reserve Armory,
located 7/10 mile south of the
Navy Junior high school. This is
building C-46.
CDR H.O. Kulberg, USNR-R, is
the Commanding Officer of
USNRiCC 17-5. All are welcome
during the visiting hours today.
Elks TV Dance
Set for May 24
The greatest thing to hit Kodiak
since the Katmai eruption is the
description given the forthcom
ing Elk’s dance, to be held Satur
day, May 24, at the Elk’s Hall.
Stan Nelson, who is in charge
of the dance, promises “excellent
music,” and “fun for all.” Many
novel acts will form the enter
tainment, and every dance will
have a sponsor. Live advertising
stunts have been arranged.
Jules Radinsky and his orches
tra will provide the music. Danc
ing will commence at 10 p.m. and
Cf tinue until 1 a.m.
"This is ‘live’ TV,” Nelson
states, “and will be “goofy’ but
entertaining.”
The dance is for Elks, Emblem
iClub members and their guests
only.
City May Extend
Marine Way Road
The possibility again looms for
the construction of a road along
Marine Way from the start of the
southeast breakwater around the
cliff past D & A, connecting with
Main street.
Donnelley & Acheson have of
fered the city easement of their
property for the road without doc
umentary cost. The extension
would go past Lot One, Block 6,
Kodiak Townsite, through U. S.
Survey No. 1797 and No. 559.
The city manager reported the
right-of-way was established to
Bering Way, The council voted un
animously to continue the survey.
Rotary Club Here
Winner of
Attendance Award
The Kodiak Rotary Cluk walked
away with the Rotary District
Governor’s Attendance Award for
1957-58. The award was made at
the District Rotary Assembly held
in Juneau last week.
Bob Johnson, president of the
Kodiak club, gave a report on the
convention, and stated the award,
the first time given, was in recog
nition of Kodiak’s attendance at
the weekly meetings, which was
the highest of any of the clubs in
the district. The district is made
up of clubs in Washington, Alas
ka and British Columbia.
Dr. Johnson and Jess Ballard,
club secretary, both spoke highly
of the assembly which was at
tended by about 600 persons.
FOR SALE
TO HIGHEST BIDDER
“Where Is” “As Is”
FISHING VESSEL LIBERTY
Wrecked on beach approxi
mately 4 miles south of
Cape Ikolik, Kodiak Island
Bids to be postmarked by
12:00 Saturday, May 17
WM. DAMERY, P. O. Box 91
Phone 4064
Rev. Roman Sturmer addressed -
the meeting Tuesday on the sub
ject of “Life and Economy in Vil
lages on Kodiak Island and the
Alaska Peninsula.” He makes a
visitation of the villages twice a
year, and based his remarks on his
observations and contacts made.
Among the visitors attending
the meeting were Frank McCona
ghy, A1 Hochberger, John Lotz,
Lou Veerman, Norman Haagland,
Walter Saunderson, Wendell La
cey, Norris Pease and David An
derson.
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE
MS TAT ALIN A
MAY 21
Calling At
Womens Ray, Kodiak, Uyak,
Port Williams,
Seldovia, Homer
Lou Veerman
Agent
Phone 4521
mm Us
UNITIZED
CARGO SERVICE
,• via The,Alalfc^ltne^
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP COMPANY
!
Elks IV. Dance
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May 24th Dancing |Otill 1 Nibbling 8 till 3 Elks Hall
DON’T MISS THIS BIG EVENT
The Greatest Thing to Hit Kodiak Since the Katmai Eruption
EVERY DANCE
WILL HAVE A SPONSOR
If you enjoy TV you will enjoy
these live advertising stunts!
BROTHER ELKS: LETS TURN OUT BIG FOR THIS ONE - MAY 24th
(All proceeds go into our building fund including
each sponsors paid advertisement.)
First Advertisement Starts at 10 O’clock Sharp So Come Early
Elks, Emblem Club Members & Guests Only
$1.00 per person $1.00 per person
FUN FOR ALL
3 minutes of advertising
between each dance.
It's goofy but entertain
ing.
EXCELLENT MUSIC
Change partners and
hop it up with Jules
Radinsky and his Band.