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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Alaska, a dog team relief expedition reached two marooned Jesuit missionaries whose plane was forced down by a blizzard near Ganes Creek; pilot Bob Ellis confirmed contact, with return to McGrath expected soon.
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McGRATH, Alaska, Dec. 3. (U.P.)—A dog team relief expedition today reached Brothers George Feltes and Martial Lapayere, flying Jesuit missionaries, who have been marooned for several days at the mouth of the Ganes Creek between McGrath and Holy Cross. Bob Ellis, Alaska Airways pilot, reported that four men beckoned to him on his second trip over the stranded plane, which was forced down during a blizzard along the Lower Yukon. Ellis said he saw that the relief party had reached them. It was believed that the missionaries would be able to return here late today or Friday.
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Mcgrath, Alaska
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Dec. 3
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relief party reached the marooned missionaries; expected return to mcgrath late today or friday
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A dog team relief expedition reached Brothers George Feltes and Martial Lapayere, flying Jesuit missionaries, marooned for several days at the mouth of Ganes Creek between McGrath and Holy Cross after their plane was forced down during a blizzard along the Lower Yukon. Bob Ellis, Alaska Airways pilot, reported seeing four men beckon to him over the stranded plane and that the relief party had reached them.