May 31, 1917: The Memorial Day observance in Wrangell yesterday far surpassed that of any previous year. The people themselves were surprised at the success of the observance. The parade formed in front of the Redman’s hall and marched to the dock where the school children strewed flowers on the water in honor of the sailors dead, after which taps were sounded. The procession then marched to the rink where Memorial services were held. The attendance was good, there being between four and five hundred persons present.

May 29, 1942: Ten Wrangell high school seniors have tucked away their di...