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-m Here, There And Everywhere
IDEA ADVANCED
The idea was advanced at the
Council meeting Monday night,
making the police chief the-harbor
raasfer of the new small boat barb
er.
The idea on the- face of it, has
merit—one reason given—it would
save the City money. But is it a
good idea? There may and will be
instances where the department
will have to take necessary steps
for law enforcement, there as
iewhere. but to saddle the Chief
with the job of making all deci
sions. handling routine matters,
other than policing, would take up
considerable of his time, and give
him responsibilities not called for
in police work.
A man on dqty is necessary at
the harbor. Any other plan might
result in greater cost to the city
in the long run.
WORTH A TRY
Because it was on the tax roll,
the City attempted to collect a tax.
This proved something in the na
ture of a dead horse, when it was
found the car in question, an old
jalopy, purchased and never run,
had come to rest in the City dump
...Another instance was of a
piece of equipment that was out
side the city limits.
JOB WTITH POSSIBILITIES'
An a<i appearing in a news
read: Wanted, man who can
handle dynamite. Must be willing
to travel.
NOT ONLY IN KODIAK
In the U.S. our human popula
tion isn’t the only one that?s
booming. The dog population has
soared from 13,500,000 in 1939 to
some 26,000,000 today.-Think of all
the dog food—$400 million yvorth
* year!
SMALL COMFORT .
Ed. Dimock, a vi .tor f >m
Anchorage, said (weatherwise)
they had a lousy summer there,
too.Anyone know of a friend
of a friend of a friend who can
get one of the highly prized tick
ets for the Mary Martin show—
the biggest in entertainment to
hit here yet.Many of the elks,
meaning the four-footed kind,
have survived the bombardment of
local hunters. Some returned and
only comment was: “Nice trip.”....
Too bad, we like elk meat.
COLORFUL EDITOR
Perhaps the most colorful edi
tor in the North Country is Harry
Boyle, publisher of the White
horse Star, according to the Fair
banks News-Miner. According to
a sign on his building, the Fear
less Frontier Print Shop, his
paper comes out every Thursday
(If the Staff is Sober).It
doesn’t say anything about if the
editor is sober.
fighting school to be held there
September 22 to September 25.
His fare and per diem expenses
would be allowed.
CSC Announces
Postmaster Exams
An examination for the position
of postmaster at Kodiak, will be
open for acceptance of -applica
tions until October 7, the U.S. Civil
Service Commission announced
this week.
Competitors for the postmaster
vacancy here must have at least 2
years of experience showing that
they have the ability to conduct
and manage the community’s post
al business efficiently and to
supervise employees so that cus
tomers are satisfied with the ser
vice.
Complete information about the
examination requirements and in
structions for filing applications
may be obtained at the local post
office."Application forms must be
filed with the U.S. Civil Service
Commission, Washington 25, D.C.
and must be received or post
marked not later than the closing
date.
New Officers
For Garden Club
Kodiak Garden Club officers for
1958-59 were installed at a tradi
tional candle-light ceremony, held
at the home of out-going president
Elaine Banks, on Wednesday,
September 10. Dorothy Rohwer
acted as installing officer.
The new officers are Sibyl
Boggs, president; Del Lokken,
vice president; Anne Malerich,
secretary, and Jacqueline Wel
born, treasurer.
The retiring officers, as well aa
the new, were presented with
corsages made by Alice Givens of
flowers from her garden and
greenhouse.
Members reviewed the activities
of the past year, and snent a brief
spss^on identifying wild shrubs
and plants. A special highlight of
the evening was a beautiful bou
quet of roses and snapdragons
grown by Mary Gallagher, and
presented to the hostess.
Present as guests were Evelyn
Kinnar, Helen Curry, Mary Gal
lagher and Pearl Chism. Twelve
members were in attendance.
“The Kodiak Garden Club ex
tends an invitation to all those
interested in gardening to join the
club, and visitors are always wel
come.” said the new president.
Griffin Memorial
Hospital Notes
—Admissions—
Patients admitted to Griffin
Memorial Hospital during the
week were Nyda Hubley, Larry
Wodlinger, Elizabeth Rastopsoff
Paul Chya.
—Discharged—
Patients discharged were Mrs.
John Boucher and infant, Nick
Rastopsoff, Alexis Sturmer, Mrs.
Marilyn Lyle and infant, Gary
Lewis, Mrs. Freda Reft, Larry
Wodlinger and Mr. Irene Nelson
and infant.
—Births—
Rickey Dale, weighing 8 lbs. 1
ozs.„ was born on September 5 tc
Irene and Edwin Nelson, Afognak
O. A. (Torgie) Torgerson sub
mitted his resignation as presi
dent of the Griffin Memorial Hos
pital Advisory Board at the regu
lar monthly meeting of the board
Thursday evening. Mr. Torgerson
who has headed the group the
past year, expects to be out of the
city the next several months.
Happy wives and children greeted bearded hus
bands when the CG cutter Storis returned to
its home port at the U. S. Naval Station last
week after a two months cruise above the Arctic
circle. , .
(Official U. S. Navy Photo)
ON-BASE CUB SCOUTING
Committee Plafis
Fall Activities
Members of the Pack com
mittee, Den Mothers and their as
sistants met on September 3 to
plan activities for the coming
season.
Present at the meeting were
Cubmaster Bill Page; assistant
Cubmasters, Bob Doell and George
Goetzke; committee chairman,
Harry Sprague; secretary-treasur
er, Martha Barna. New members
also present were Charles Toll
man, vice-president also in charge
of supplies and equipment; Jim
Clune, advancement and parent
training; Carl Flora, publicity,
activities and outings; Wilbur
McFarland, contacts and registra-,,
tion; Adolph Scallan, secretary-'
treasurer, who Will assume duties
November 1.
Den Mothers and their assist
ants present were Jean Larson
with Peggy Doell, Den 1; Judy *
Sprague, Den 3; Becki Ellis with
Marise Page, Den 4; Betty Wright.
Den 6; Webelos, George Goetzke.
Five of the six dens are now
ready to start the fall season. The
need exists for more den mothers
and assistants to help. There are
boys on the waiting list who can
not enjoy cubbing until there are
more volunteers, according to
Harry Sprague. Committee chair
man. Any mother willing to help,
is asked to contact him at phone
769 or Bill Page, phone 259.
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NEW LOCATION
TheRIFTNow at TONY’S
—Featuring—
Sandwiches — Mexican Dishes
Seafoods
POLICY POINTERS
Many times we are asked why the Dwelling Fire Rates vary
for the various locations within the City Limits. The Dwelling
Fire Rates for Kodiak are as follows.
Kodiak Zone 1 Location—from the West City Limits to
Spruce Street
Dwelling Fire . $4.40 Contents $4.60
ECE.80 1 YEAR. ECE .80
$5.20 $5.40
Kodiak Zone 2 from Spruce Street to East City Limits
Dwelling Fire. $10.80 Contents $11.00
ECE.80 1 YEAR .. , .80
$11.60* $11.80*
* Plus Deficiencies (Type of chimney and fuel feed)
For the Naval Station:
Contents Fire Coverage $4.10
ECE .80 1 YEAR
$4.90
The above rates are computed, as indicated for QNE YEAR
per Thousand Dollars of coverage, and are the rates for Kodiak.
Any other rates are incorrect.
For additional information contact: j.
3401 Art Brooks 2561
Kodiak Insurance & Bldg. Corp.
“Insurance Is Our Business’'
THRIFTY I_JMcBEAR
we recently received a letter from a
depositor reading in part as follows:
“Severance of banking association is done
with regret because, of the many banks
with which 1 have done business, none
has been as friendly and thoughtful of
the customer as the Bank of Kodiak.”
Thank you Contain for thn.u ir>n<i
KODIAK, ALASKA