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Domestic News
December 1, 1939
The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
What is this article about?
Dr. Ernest Gruening, new Governor of Alaska, arrives in Seattle on Dec. 1 to discuss International Highway. Plans include oath in Ketchikan, sailing on Yukon, welcomes in Wrangell and Juneau reception next Tuesday.
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Wrangell Plans Greeting To New Governor
(By Associated Press)
SEATTLE, Dec. 1—Dr. Ernest Gruening, en route from Washington to Alaska to become Governor of the Territory, was due here this morning. He was expected to discuss the proposed International Highway at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Ketchikan Democrats plan to urge him to take the oath of office on arrival in Ketchikan.
The new Governor will sail north on the Yukon tomorrow. Wrangell is planning a welcoming committee to greet Dr. Gruening when the Yukon stops in that port and Juneau is planning a reception for next Tuesday.
Headed by President Frank S. Barnes, the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, is planning to welcome Dr. Gruening when the Yukon arrives here. It is hoped the vessel will make Wrangell in the daylight hours so that a large representation will be on hand to extend good wishes to the incoming executive.
(By Associated Press)
SEATTLE, Dec. 1—Dr. Ernest Gruening, en route from Washington to Alaska to become Governor of the Territory, was due here this morning. He was expected to discuss the proposed International Highway at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Ketchikan Democrats plan to urge him to take the oath of office on arrival in Ketchikan.
The new Governor will sail north on the Yukon tomorrow. Wrangell is planning a welcoming committee to greet Dr. Gruening when the Yukon stops in that port and Juneau is planning a reception for next Tuesday.
Headed by President Frank S. Barnes, the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, is planning to welcome Dr. Gruening when the Yukon arrives here. It is hoped the vessel will make Wrangell in the daylight hours so that a large representation will be on hand to extend good wishes to the incoming executive.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Arrival Departure
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Governor
Ernest Gruening
Wrangell Welcome
Ketchikan Oath
Juneau Reception
Yukon Ship
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Ernest Gruening
Frank S. Barnes
Where did it happen?
Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alaska
Event Date
Dec. 1
Key Persons
Dr. Ernest Gruening
Frank S. Barnes
Event Details
Dr. Ernest Gruening en route to become Governor of Alaska, due in Seattle Dec. 1 to discuss International Highway. Ketchikan Democrats urge oath there. Sails on Yukon tomorrow. Wrangell and Juneau plan welcomes.