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Story March 31, 1941

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In Nome, Alaska, after an armory bill fails, the legislature appropriates $10,000 for the National Guard unit. Major Graham wires Mayor Henry G. Miller to negotiate renting the I.O.O.F. Hall, including floor plans and ensuring no interference with fraternal meetings. Action is underway to obtain and improve the hall.

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National Guard
Negotiates For
I.O.O.F. Hall
Juneau, March 28
Mayor Henry G. Miller, Nome.
Armory bill failed to pass but
legislature appropriated ten thou-
sand dollars for maintenance of
unit at Nome and steps are being
taken for authorization of unit
Stop Please forward floor plan of
Odd Fellows Hall and include
measurements and possibility of
rental for two years with stipu-
lation that National Guard activ-
ities will not interfere with frat
ernal meetings Stop Notify all
concerned Stop Hope to see you
again soon.
Major Graham
The above wire was received
Friday and action is now being
taken to obtain the Odd Fellow
Hall to which necessary improve
ments are to be made, for making
the hall satisfactory for Nation-
al Guard activities here in Nome.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

National Guard I.O.O.F. Hall Nome Rental Negotiation Armory Funding

What entities or persons were involved?

Mayor Henry G. Miller Major Graham

Where did it happen?

Nome

Story Details

Key Persons

Mayor Henry G. Miller Major Graham

Location

Nome

Event Date

March 28

Story Details

Telegram from Major Graham to Mayor Miller requesting floor plans and rental details for I.O.O.F. Hall after legislature funds National Guard unit maintenance; local action to secure and improve the hall.

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