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An unusual event in the Masonic
history of Alaska has been the visit
of Mr. James H. Begg, Grand Master
t>f Alaska and Washington. In honor
criflpfcr. Begg, an informal reception
was given at the Masonic hall on Fri
-day evening. Vocal solos, by Mrs. Ed.
~ O’Brien, Mrs. T. N. Hubbert and Mrs.
T. C. Matson preceded a speech by
the grand master. In the course of the
speech, Mr. Begg stated that he had
visited Masonic lodges at Seward, An
chorage and Valdez, and addressed two
Chapters of Eastern Stars while at the
westward.
At the conclusion of the evening
delicious refreshments were served
around flower decorated tables. The
many who attended pronounced it a
a^ijghtful affair.
Mr. Begg has been royally enter
tained during his sojourn here by Mes
dames: Bartly Howard, H. J. Slater,
Fred Glassbrenner, J. H. Sellen and
H. I. Call. Today he was accompanied
dames Bartly Howard. H. J. Slater,
Fields, J. H. Sellen and Bartley How
ard.
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The late initiated and visiting Elks
r were entertained at a smoker at the
Tracey home by A. E. Lathrop on
Wednesday evening. Enjoying Mr.
Lathrop’s hospitality were: Thomas S.
Price, J. E. Chovin, Wm. Hammer,
Fred Martin, Dr. M. L. Biggs, A. J.
■f Mac Connell, J. V. Lvdick, George
Dooley, E. L. Harwood, Fred Tracey
and Fred Glassbrenner.
Elaborate plans are being made for
the smoker tonight. The Eagle lodge
rooms are being arranged for the oc
cassion. The rooms being artistical
ly decorated in the purple and white
combination.
This will be doubly enjoyed, due to
the fact that the Eagles will conduct
their regular Saturday night dance,
and the smoker will be in conjunction
with this.
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Complimenting Sanford Finkelstein
who left for Seattle a short time ago,
Frank O’Brien was host at a dance
given at Hegg’s hall on Saturday
night. Mr. O’Brien proved an excel
lent entertainer, and kept the crowd
in an uproar with his clever mono
logues. After dancing, a luncheon was
serl#d to the guests who were: Mr.
and Mrs. I. R. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs.
E. G. Labelle, Mrs. Ed. O’Brien, Mrs.
H. C. Skogg, Mrs. T. C. Matson, Mrs.
Walter Smith, Misses Marie White,
Laura Bacon, Genevieve Rosswog, El
len Fraisure, Buelah Bacon, Ethel
Graham, Evangeline Church, Marion
Dagget, Madeline Buchanan and Char
lotte Bacon; Messrs. Dick Nord, Earl
Means, Frank O’Brien, Roland Dres
den, Lewis Laska, Howard Glenn,
Sanford Finkelstein, Dick Bacon, Jim
Clark, M. L. Biggs, Bill Keiffer, Pierre
La Motte, and Don McCrea.
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Captain Charlie Johnson and his
launch towed a lively crowd of towns
people to the north end of Eyak lake
on Sunday afternoon. The time was
delightfully spent in fishing and berry
picking. Mr. Charles Fisk was high
man on trout and a number of the
younger folks proved their ability in
berry picking by returning with fruit
enough for a pie. Miss Dorothy
Dooley and Miss Louise Tibbs were
a tie on consuming bSnanas. The
party returned home reporting a very
-enjoyable time.
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The launch “Spray” motored a
merry party to Strawberry point on
Sunday afternoon. The young folks
^Established themselves at Charlie
Ross’ ranch where some delicious
spreads were served. The party re
turned at the wee hours of the morn
after being compelled to remain on
the flats for several hours. Those
who enjoyed the outing were: Miss
Evangeline Church, Miss Laura Bacon
Miss Ellen Fraisure, Miss Marion Dag
gett, and Miss Ethel Graham: Messrs.
M. L. Biggs, Frank O’Brien. Don Mc
Crea, Harold Glenn, Jim Clark, San
ford Finkelstein and Roland Dresden.
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On Thursday afternoon Mrs. T. N.
Hubbert entertained the C. B. Club at
“her home. Sewing .and conversation
occupied the afternoon after which a
dainty luncheon was served. The club
members present were: Mrs. Chester
Mellison, Mrs. Lester Koch, Mrs. Ed.
O’Brien, Mrs. T. N. Hubbert, Mrs. H.
I. Call and Mrs. Charles Foystan. 1
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Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Shields of 1
Humpback are in town today.
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A marriage ceremony uniting Mrs.
Alice Southworth. and James B. Clock s
was performed by Commissioner
Noakes last week. The bride and
groom were attended by Miss Aman
da Liljegren and Miss Almira
McGowan. Mrs. Clock is well known
in this vicinity having lived at the
fox ranch at Peak island for some
time past. Mr. Clock is an engineer
employed by the Central Alaska
fisheries. They begin their married
life with the best wishes of their
many friends.
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It is rumored that a -number of the
Fort Liscum boys intend giving a
vaudeville sketch the early part of
next month, at the Eagle hall. Privates
Jack Shaker, Cornelius Regan, and
Jack Krieser were in town to make ar
rangements for the play.
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The ideal weather of last Sunday
proved irresistable to most Cordovans
and the majority of them either
donned their hiking clothes for a hike
in the woods or to spend the day in
their motor boat. A merry party of
launchers to Heney creek were: Mrs.
Ada Cunningham, Mrs. Gertrude Beld
ing. Mrs. Grant Reed, Joe Ryan and
, Dick Eisner.
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A number of local boy scouts who
enjoyed an outing on Monday night
were Scoutmaster Dave Czerwenka,
Barth O'Loughlen, Waldo Walker,
William McGowan, Mike Shepard,
and Matthew O’Loughlen.
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Mrs. Lloyd Hammerstrom (nee Miss
Harriet Anderson) formerly of this
city is visiting her parents Mr. and
Mrs. F. S. Anderson of Everett, Wash
ington. Mr. Hammerstrom is an offi
cer on the government boat U. S. S.
Saturn, which will soon leave for
Alaska waters.
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Mr. and Mrs. Billie Ellis of Seward
are contemplating residing in Cordo
va. They recently returned from Eng
land and where they spent an extended
time. Mr. Ellis was connected with
the Seward meat market.
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Ben W. Elliott is now located at
Lake Crescent near Port Angeles,
Washington, where he is employed as
foreman in one of the paper mills.
Mr. Elliott is a former well known
Cordovan being connected with a
plumbing establishment here. His
son Gay is attending school in Seat
tle, Wash.
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A crew of the railroad boys who ar
rived in town the early part of the
week after spending the summer up
the line, were Tom Strimple, Charlie
Johnson, John Ramsgard, Ed. Som
mers, Carl Edmonson, Joe White and
Arthur Johnson.
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Harold Graham launched his boat
on Lake Eyak last night and motored
a merry crowd to the mouth of the
lake. Those who enjoyed this trip
were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Anderson,
Miss Laura Bacon, Miss Ethel Gra
ham, Harold Graham, Bill Keiffer and
Jim Clark.
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News has been received of the birth
of a fine baby boy to Mr. and Mrs.
W. J. Cuthioert of Deer Lodge, Mon
tana. Mr. Cuthbert wah formerly in
the signal corps at Valdez and his wife
will be remembered by her many Cor
dova friends as Miss Blanche Fogg of
Valdez.
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Boating seems to be a most popu
lar diversion this season. Another of
those delightful parties were given
on Sunday when a number motored
to the Alaska Sea Food Cannery for
the day. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Hub
bert and daughter Eileen and Mrs. Ed.
O’Brien comprised the party.
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H. B. Selby, editor of the Valdez
Miner arrived in town the early part
of the week on the N. and S. This
is Mr. Selby’s first trip outside of
Valdez for some time and he is quite
enthusiastic over Cordova and its pos
sibilities.
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cawker were
outgoing passengers for their home in
Aberdeen, Washington. Mrs. Cawker
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tvhile Mr. Cawker was pilot on the
Pioneer tender Jean.
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Miss Thelma MacConnell, Miss Eliz
abeth O’Loughlen and A. J. MacCon- i
lell returned on Monday morning
rom Humpback where they spent the
veek end.
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Miss Lillian Stanchfield, one of the
tenographers of the Kenneeott Cor
poration in Latouche, arrived on the
last boat and is now visiting in Chi
tina with friends. While in Cordova,
Miss Stanehfield whs the house guest
of Mrs. Charles Dustin.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave V. Davenport of
Mile 14 arrived on the train yesterday
afternoon and will leave on the Ala
meda for the states.
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Miss Ethel Graham and Miss Laura
Bacon have opened a dancing school
and so far the outlook is quite
promising for the young ladids. The
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