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June 14, 1943
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Children of Alaska, Inc., led by Rev. R. E. Baker, purchases the old 'Casey's Place' tavern on Juneau's Loop Road to establish a second children's home for part-native children, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cather, with plans for a third in the Interior.
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Former Tavern Becomes
Home Now for Children
The Reverend R. E. Baker, President of Children of Alaska, Inc., announces the purchase of the old tavern site on the Loop road, more commonly known as "Casey's Place," (picture above) for the operation of a second children's home in which children of part native blood will be cared for.
The deal was completed June 4, between Children of Alaska, Inc. and the Alaska Federal Loan and Savings Association, with Sam Felton representing the Association in the preliminary stages of the transaction.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cather, who came to Juneau about a year ago from Wrangell, will operate the new home and certain repairs and rearranging of the interior have been under way this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Cather hope to be able to move in within a day or so.
Once again Children of Alaska, Inc. wishes to thank local residents for the part they are having in the furthering of this growing work among Alaska's children. Children of Alaska, Inc. anticipate the establishing of a third Home in the Interior of Alaska as soon as finances will permit.
Home Now for Children
The Reverend R. E. Baker, President of Children of Alaska, Inc., announces the purchase of the old tavern site on the Loop road, more commonly known as "Casey's Place," (picture above) for the operation of a second children's home in which children of part native blood will be cared for.
The deal was completed June 4, between Children of Alaska, Inc. and the Alaska Federal Loan and Savings Association, with Sam Felton representing the Association in the preliminary stages of the transaction.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cather, who came to Juneau about a year ago from Wrangell, will operate the new home and certain repairs and rearranging of the interior have been under way this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Cather hope to be able to move in within a day or so.
Once again Children of Alaska, Inc. wishes to thank local residents for the part they are having in the furthering of this growing work among Alaska's children. Children of Alaska, Inc. anticipate the establishing of a third Home in the Interior of Alaska as soon as finances will permit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Family
What keywords are associated?
Children Home
Charity Purchase
Alaska Children
Native Blood
What entities or persons were involved?
Reverend R. E. Baker
Sam Felton
Mr. And Mrs. Ray Cather
Where did it happen?
Loop Road, Juneau, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Reverend R. E. Baker
Sam Felton
Mr. And Mrs. Ray Cather
Location
Loop Road, Juneau, Alaska
Event Date
June 4
Story Details
Children of Alaska, Inc. purchases former tavern 'Casey's Place' to establish second home for part-native children, operated by the Cathers after repairs.