by Hank Nuwer | Jan 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Hank Nuwer When Ketchikan Daily News publisher Sid D. Charles died in 1959, he had just taken a few weeks off for illness. Prior to that, he was a working stiff in newspapers from a youth nearly to his last trademark briar pipe puff at age 88. He hailed...
by Hank Nuwer | Jan 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The First Masquerade Balls By Hank Nuwer Masquerade Balls were about the most popular social event of the year in pioneer Cordova. Guests braved winds, snows, and icy trails to gather for food, drink and comradeship. The first ball was put on in 1912 by the Eagles...
by Hank Nuwer | Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Humor by Hank Nuwer Now I know that the subject of transplanting fish and game into area where they previously never existed is a serious topic. It’s discussed in university wildlife management classes, Alaska Department of Fish and Wildlife...
by Hank Nuwer | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
by Hank Nuwer Samuel Blum in his time was one of the wealthiest Alaskan pioneers, making his money primarily as a mercantile store owner, banker and investor. A devout Jew, he earned statewide respect as a philanthropist. Born and educated in San Francisco, Blum...
by Hank Nuwer | Nov 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
From the Cordova Times pf November 29, 2024 My wife Gosia and I enjoyed two Thanksgiving meals this week. Only a few days remain before our community theater Christmas comedy opens. So, the cast members came over to our kitchen last Sunday to run lines and scarf...
