Dock Workers Race
To Unload 7 Ships
Docking Here in 11 Days
Seven ships in 11 days—that’s
the work record Valdez long
shoremen will have to look back
on after Sept. 14. Beginning on
Labor Day, Sept. 4, a constant
stream of freighters and steamers
have been docking here to dis
charge cargo.
On Sept. 4, the Alaska Steam
ship Company’s Sailor’s Splice
arrived in port.
The Mundus, which towed a
freight-loaded barge, tied up at
the dock on Sept. 5.
The S.S. Alaska stopped on her
regular schedule on Sept. 7.
The King Woolsey, a Coastwise
Line ship, docked on Sept. 8. That
day was the jackpot for Valdez
Dock, for a tug and barge of the
Alaska Line also entered Valdez
harbor that day.
On Sept 14, the S SL Aleutian is
scheduled to stop on a regular
call, and on Sept. 17, the Alaska
Steamship Company freighter
Nadina is due to dock here.
M«vit equipment Being
Overhauled »e Ancherege
A. Jarvi, manager of Valdez
movies, announced this week that
film projectors now are being
overhauled in Anchorage. There
will be no more movies until the
equipment overhaul is complete.
When the projectors return to
Valdez, movies will be shown in
Eagle Hall on Wednesday, Satur
day and Sunday nights at eight
o’clock.
When movies are resumed,
David Johnson will be in charge
of the projection equipment and
Mr. Jarvi will sell tickets at the
hall door.
Sullivans Drive Outside
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sullivan
left this week to drive Outside
over the Alaska Highway. The
pair planned a visit to Montana,
Washington, and Seattle in partic
ular, before returning to Valdez.
This is Mrs. Sullivan’s second
drive Outside on the Alaska High
way. She especially enjoyed her
former trip and she has been anx
ious to have her husband make
the drive, also.
KUTHS GO OUTSIDE
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuth and
family left for the states last
week. The entire family, with
the exception of William, who is
remaining in Valdez, made the
trip over the Alaska Highway.
The John Wieler family pur
chased the former Kuth home.
Howard Doran lo Winter Outside
Howard Doran left on the last
S.S. Alaska to go Outside. He
plans to spend the winter with
his family in the state of Wash
ington.
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ENTERS HOSPITAL HERE
Kenneth Hendersholt, crew
member of the MacLaufay, was
admitted to Valdez Community
Hospital for surgical treatment
last week.
Will Take Boat Outside
Joe Golliher, Valdez resident,
arrived here from Seattle last
week. Mr. Golliher plans to take
his boat, the “Seabiscuit,” to Se
attle for conversion.
„ GOES TO SEATTLE
Robert Jares left for Seattle on
i the Alaska on Thursday, Sept. 7.
| Mr. Jares plans to drive from Se
i attle to Rutland, Vt., where he
will join Mrs. Jares and their
daughter, Barbara Lee.
G—t Back to Cordova
Father Warner of the Church of
the Epiphany will return to Cor
dova late this week. Father War
ner will be back, in Valdez on
Oct. 25.
GOES TO ANCHORAGE
FOR JURY DUTY
Mrs. Dominic Vietti left Valdez
to go to Anchorage, where she
has been called to serve as a
member of the petit jury.
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CHECK-UP TIME
FOR BRAKES, LIGHTS
Territorial Highway Patrolman
E. R. Alexander reminded Valdez
residents this week that the time
for the annual check-up of lights
and brakes is at hand. With win
ter approaching, when driving
risks heighten, Mr. Alexander
urges that every safety precaution
be taken.
BALDWINS GO
TO MINNESOTA
Mr. and Mrs. Don Baldwin left
Valdez on Sept. 5, to drive to Min
nesota for a visit. Mrs. John
Baker accompanied the Baldwins
on their trip Outside, but will go
to Seattle only. Mrs. Baker will
be back in Valdez ni October, but
whether she’ll come by boat or
plane she hadn’t decided, when
she left.
LT. GILMAN VISITS
Lt. Wesley Gilman of the ter
ritorial highway patrol at An
chorage was a Valdez visitor an
the highway in this area. He was
accompanied by -Mrs. Adsit of
Juneau, secretary of the Alaska
Highway PatroL
Coffey Insures Everything!
Remember?
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MERRILL MERCANTILE COMPANY
Valdez, Alaska
Aluminum Roofing Building Supplies
Celotex Glass
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Maytag and Westinghouse Appliances
Sporting Goods Toys Home Furnishings
For Prompt, Courteous and Efficient Service
It's
MOORE'S TRUCKING SERVICE
(INSURED)
Box 84—Valdez
Anchorage Fairbanks
Interior Freight Lines
Clay Prewitt and Cliff Steadman, Owners
Freight Hauling Between Valdez and Palmer
Phone 62-J-3
WHOLESALE GilSOI^S RETA,L
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Meats — Groceries — Clothing — Hardware ^
Beer
Wines
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Building Materials
WEEKLY REFRIGERATED DELIVERY SERVICE
Central Alaska
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VALDEZ BAKERY & CAFE
Jack Suttich, Prop.
Now Baking a Variety of Breads
Sweet Doughs Pastry
CAKES DECORATED TO ORDER FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
FOUNTAIN SERVICE
CANTEEN BAR A MAYME’S UQUOR STORE
'The House of Hospitality"
V«Mu« Alaska
Gateway to the Interior
Mayme Snyder and A. Jorvi, proprietors
C. G. STITH
FORD MERCURY
Sales and Service
Goodyear Distributers
Valdez, Alaska
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BURCH'S
Fountain .
Postcards
Magazines
for
Drugs
Stationery
Gifts
Clothing
Valdez, Alaska
Toiletries
Confections
Records
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Bill Egan—Joe Dieringer
Quality Foods General Merchandise
Dealer for NORGE Home Appliances
Valdez, Alaska
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CHITINA LIMOUSINE SERVICE '
LEAVES PALMER FOR VALDEZ
10:45 a.m. each Monday (Leaves Anchorage al 9:15 ajn.)
RETURNS TO PALMER AND ANCHORAGE
8:30 a.m. Tuesday y
LEAVES PALMER FOR CHITINA
10:45 a.m. each Thursday (Leaves Anchorage al 9:15 a.m.)
RETURNS TO PALMER AND ANCHORAGE
8:30 a.m. Friday
Leaves Anchorage from 4th Ave. Travel Bureau
(Fourth Avenue Theatre Bldg.)
Leaves Palmer from in front of Post Office
Leaves Valdez from Valdez Hotel
All Through One-Day Service — No Stop-Overs
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