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Anchorage, Alaska Memories Club

Anchorage, Alaska Memories Club

著者： Michael R Dougherty
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  • Anchorage Favorite Teacher Memories

    Anchorage Favorite Teacher Memories
    2026/03/08

    In the photo above is the Denali Elementary School 3rd-grade class of Mrs. McGraw. Mary of Anchorage Memories is circled in the front row.

    From elementary school, junior high school, and high school, we all have special memories of a teacher or two, or three, who really made a difference.

    And we carry those memories with us for a lifetime.

    Mary and I want to give you some space here to share your memories of a favorite Anchorage teacher who made a difference in your life.

    Mary Remembers

    Miss Werner was my first-grade teacher at Denali Elementary.

    She made a shy student feel like a friend. And she went out of her way to make the other classmates my friends, too.

    I had the same teacher for the 2nd and 3rd grade at Denali. Mrs. McGraw was very nice and helpful.

    Our morning sharing time with my classmates was good and helped me to learn about them and to make friends.

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    And when you do, your friends and family will be so happy that they will give you a free year of your favorite Lucky Wishbone lunch… well, it could happen.

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    Mike Remembers

    Two teachers come to mind here.

    The first was my early 1960s gym teacher, Mr. Balote (sp?) at Clark Junior High School.

    I remember him as being stern, but very understanding. In the 7th grade, I recall the need to visit his office in the Boy’s locker room. As I came up to his office, I noticed a sign on the window of his office door. The sign read, “Knock or Suffer.” I immediately knocked on the door and was told to come in.

    Another thing I recall about Mr. Balote was something I witnessed when I was in the 8th grade.

    The incoming 7th-grade boys had to adjust to changing into their gym gear and then taking a shower with all the other guys at the end of gym class.

    My Balote noticed one 7th-grade boy was having a hard time and standing way off by himself. Coach Balote went over to him and gave him some reassuring words. The boy thanked him and joined the others.

    In 1963, I auditioned as a trumpet player for Mr. James Everly, the conductor of the East Anchorage High School Symphonic Band.

    Mr. Everly was an excellent teacher, and I learned a lot from him. In the East High band, I ended up in what is known as the first trumpet section. And by my senior year, I was First Chair First, the head of the trumpet section.

    What Mr. Everly taught me was even helpful in my television and motion picture production career.

    I was fortunate enough to win an Emmy Award for my camera work. I should have mentioned Mr. Everly in my acceptance speech.

    Anchorage Memories

    Our website, Anchorage Memories, is a treasure chest of memories, photos, and videos.

    Take a moment to drop by Anchorage Memories and enjoy.

    Connect with Mike and Mary

    Our favorite teachers made a positive impact on our lives.

    Who were your favorite teachers? We want to hear about them.

    Share your memories of your favorite Anchorage school teacher.

    You can also reply to this email.

    Or, you can Contact Us right here.

    Until Next Time

    Mike and Mary Jane

    The Anchorage, Alaska Memories Club



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  • Linious "Mac" Magee

    Linious "Mac" Magee
    2026/02/22

    He had no money and no job prospects on the horizon.So, in 1929, during the Great Depression, he was able to sneak on board the SS Aleutian steamship, headed for Seward, Alaska.Once in Seward, he made his way to Anchorage, where he found work, driving a delivery truck for Standard Oil.Later, he began a fur trading business using dog teams and chartered planes to reach remote Alaska villages.And it was his fur trading company that led him to the aviation business.

    Meet Linious “Mac” McGee

    But he never learned to fly because he was more interested in business and organization than he was in aviation.

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    How it Began

    In 1931, McGee partnered with an Alaska Bush pilot named Harvey W. Barnhill.The two purchased a three-seat Stinson aircraft and began Barnhill and McGee Airways in Anchorage.About a year later, in 1932, McGee bought out Barnhill’s share of the company. Then, after purchasing another Stinson aircraft, McGee started McGee Airways. It was one of the first air services in Anchorage.Over the next two years, McGee Airways grew into a fleet of seven Stinson aircraft.With all the same planes, McGee reasoned that they could interchange parts, which would make it easier to maintain flight schedules.

    1934

    McGee sold his airline to Anchorage-based Star Air Service, but stayed on as the manager for several years.

    1937

    He later decided to get out of aviation altogether.By this time, McGee was involved in the mining industry and later retired at the age of 73.

    Star Air Service became Star Airlines

    Then, in 1942, Star Airlines was sold, and the name was changed to Alaska Star Airlines.

    The Beginning of Alaska Airlines

    Photo by Harley D. NygrenIn the picture above is a 1949 Alaska Airlines DC-3In 1944, the company, which began as McGee Airways, was renamed for the last time. The new name is Alaska Airlines.Yes, Alaska Airlines came about because of a 1929 stowaway named Linious “Mac” McGee, who came to Anchorage, Alaska, seeking a new life and opportunity in the Last Frontier.

    BONUS

    You can learn more about Linious “Mac” McGee and Alaska aviation history.Take a look at McGee Airways: The Story Of Alaska Airlines… and discover.

    Connect with Mike and Mary

    Did you enjoy the story of Anchorage Pioneer, Linious “Mac” McGee, and his contribution to Alaska aviation? We certainly did.Do you have a comment?

    You can also reply to this email.

    Or, you can Contact Us to say, “I flew with Alaska Airlines 243 times”.Until Next TimeMike and MaryAnchorage, Alaska Memories Club.com



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  • Your Anchorage Driving Test Comments

    Your Anchorage Driving Test Comments
    2026/02/08
    Our edition about Anchorage First Driving Test Memories received a lot of interesting comments.Jerry remembers his 1953 Driver’s License Number:“In 1953, I got a driver's license. The license numbers were the next in line. My license number was 53467, so the next person would be 53468, regardless of where they were in Alaska. I was in line in the 1970s to renew when everyone was checking their numbers to see how low their numbers were. When I showed them mine. They all gasped, I was the winner by quite a margin.”Pat drove once around the block:“When it came time for me to get my driver's license, Dad decided I should go to a driving school. The instructor was a fellow by the name of Cox. He was also a music teacher. So the day came for the driving test, and I told the examiner that I was taught by Cox. The examiner told me to drive around the block. Once around the block and that was it. I don't think he ever looked up from his paperwork.”Tom remembers a lot of yelling:“I remember learning to drive from my dad, who meant well but yelled at me a lot, and my mom, who was a bit nervous but less prone to yelling. I finally took the test in March of 1978, 6 agonizing months after my 16th birthday, at the DMV on Dowling Road.It was probably the easiest driving test in the history of the automobile: I turned left on Dowling, right on the frontage road along Seward Highway, then right on Tudor, right on Lake Otis, and right again on Dowling, turning left back into the DMV. Two left turns the entire test. And then there was no parking test!”Michael was nervous in Bethel:“I was 16 and was one of the few students in high school in Bethel to have a driver’s license in 1970. Back then the tests were given at the AST office. I was nervous but just had to drive down the street and back and that was it. I passed!”Mark was a seasoned driver at 16:“I turned 16 in 1971. By that time I'd been driving my dad's 1962 International Scout for almost two years. (Until just before the driver's test, the Scout had no tail lights; I just lightly rode the brakes whenever I passed a trooper or city cop.) So I was a confident veteran driver when I arrived at the old DMV location on 5th Avenue. Even parallel parking was not a huge challenge. I Passed easily.”Comments from our Facebook PostSherry didn’t pass:“During my driving test, my instructor told me to stop. I slowed down and stopped. He "failed" me because I didn't slam on the brakes. He didn't say "STOP!"; he said stop.”Note from Anchorage MemoriesWe feel your pain, Sherry.Karen had to fix a roadside problem:“I took my test in Eagle River in my VW bug. As we started up Meadow Creek Drive my automatic choke slipped, as it did from time to time, so I pulled into a cul du sac, got out, opened the hood and put it back the way it should be.As I got back in the car and turned off the flashers, the tester told me to go ahead and just head back to the DMV. I thought that meant the test was over, and I'd have to go again, but I was wrong. She told me she was very impressed with how calm I remained and how I fixed the problem. She passed me without even parallel parking.”Grover had to parallel park a station wagon:“Oh yes, in Anchorage... in mom's 1957 Ford station wagon. Parallel parking was intimidating in that critter, but Dad had his truck at work. I lucked out, and slipped right into the spot. The rest of the test was a piece of cake.”Kathy was driving in downtown Anchorage:“Nope. Failed to stop at a red light before I made a right-hand turn in downtown Anchorage. Oops! The guy was nice though. I re-took the driving portion a week later and passed.”Michael took his test in something unique:“I was at Anchorage’s 4th Avenue DMV. Driving a two and a half ton shop truck with a jib-boom. The person giving me the test was impressed. Lol, farm boys! What can I say.”Cindy had things under control:“Yup. First day I was allowed to take the test. In my Mom’s big boat of a station wagon. One trip around a short residential block and parallel parked that puppy like it was nothing. Passed with flying colors plus a huge compliment from the examiner for my parking.”Vivien told a fib:“Took mine at DMV on 5th Avenue. When we were coming back to the DMV the tester asked me if I knew how to parallel park. I knew how, but told him I didn’t because I didn’t know what he was going to have me do.”Ebe remembers it was very casual:“Yep, I took my test in Nenana in 1968... no red light, one stop sign, no parallel parking. We basically just drove around talking.”Edi learned with a stick shift:“I don't think I had to take a driving test in 1950. My dad taught me to drive, sometimes with my little brother or sister in the back seat laughing at my jerky attempts in a standard-transmission car. When he thought I was able to drive, he simply took me to the DMV to buy the license.”Yes, You Can Share This EditionAnd when you do, your friends and ...
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