Oct. 14, 1926

The Pioneers have arranged to celebrate Alaska Day on Oct. 18. The organization has offered prizes to the high school pupils who write the best essays on a subject of their own choosing dealing in some way with the history and development of Alaska. It is stipulated that the essays be written before the teacher in 45 minutes without using notes, though the contestant may use all the time desired in gathering material and preparing the essay before time for the writing assignment. 

Oct. 12, 1951

Beginning Monday, Wrangell Steam Laundry will handle dry cleaning, it was announced today by Phil and Iry Williams, operators of the laundry. They have purchased the equipment of the former owners of the Cleaners of Wrangell and have it installed and ready to go in the laundry building. A pickup and delivery service will be furnished for dry cleaning, the same as with the laundry, Monday through Thursday. 

Oct. 13, 1976

Apparently one generous Wrangell resident thought the museum would take good care of the wealth of Wrangell memorabilia he left in a battered brown suitcase on the museum’s doorstep. No note or explanation was attached, but inside the suitcase were approximately 40 old photographs in good condition, 60 glass and film negatives and other items of historical interest to Wrangell. 

Oct. 11, 2001

The question of whether or not the federal government should be managing state land and water resources such as hunting and fishing is making waves in Alaska. Should the federal government have the right to manage subsistence fishing, or is that a violation of state rights? Federal management of subsistence hunting and fishing has continued to be the focus of an intense controversy in Alaska. Every effort made by the state to reclaim subsistence management of its waterways has failed.