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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
LACK OF NURSE HALTS
OPENING OF HOSPITAL
New Northeastern Needs Super
visor-Scarcity Hides Fright
Woman" for Post

Dificulty in finding supervising nurse
FOR the new Northeastern Hospital of Phila-
delphia is the only one preventing It from
opening its wards at once For two weeks
n search has been made, but nurses capab,e
OF assuming the responsibility of this posi-
tion according to the hospital authorities,
are now so scarce that II has not been pos
sible to find the right woman
As soon as a supervising nurse has been
round twelve beds will be put into use and
the maximum capacity of forty beds will
De placed in use as rapidly as the necessary
financial support Is obtained The institu-
ton serves an industrial neighborhood manu-
htIioIIlns alrplanes, gun carriages, ships,
blankets tenting and other war supplies
In accordance with the plan of the board
OF managers the dispensary work has been
reorganized. One of the features of the work
VIII be daily dental clinic.
rev persons realize how many conditions
or III health may be traced TO bad dental
conditions said DR.. George s. Luckett medi
cal director of the hospital. THE Northeast
ern Hospital, in opening its daily dental
clinic will be supplying a need particularly
Ieit oS the poor VINO are not able to afford
extensive dental treatment"
Appointments to the medical staff ara ne
follows: 'A "ie rs
Consulting stan, DR.. J. p. Crozier GrIf1th
John G. Hirst, DIR. William G. SpiIIer m
Alfred c. Wood DR.. Collier Martin and DR.
Dutiei' attenulhB stan, DIR. John
Leedom' surgeon, and DR.. John A. Broadheld
assistant surgeon; chief of surgical clinic
Dr. Louis Kimmolman; internal medicine
Dr. James j. McNulty and DR.. Geor9a
fouell gynecologist, Dr. Thomas f. Jones:
peoiatrist, Dr. II. 3. Keech, chief and Dr.
Andrew. knox, assistant; rhinoIo9Ist 80
biologists, DR.. George e. Schafner and Dr
William II. Annesley; pathologtst. DR.
Charles Scott Miller; ophthalmoloVist Dr
Charles T. Russell and Dr. G. NJ TomIinson
assistant; rectal diseases, Or. Harry 2,
hlpshman dental surgery. DR.. George Knorr
ana DR.. John F. Foz; stomachtoIogy DR.
Samuel Bruck 90
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
STAGE WOMEN TO HEAR
OF WAR-RELIEF NEEDS
Actresses Organization Will Out
line Work Here and in
Other Cities

The Philadelphia branch Of the staft
Women's War Relief will entertain All or
the actresses Of the Doing Our BIt' come
pany at headquarters, 2025 Walnut street.
this afternoon. The players will have out
hned to them the scope of the aid work
which the women Of the stage are carrying
on for American soldiers in Europe. W
Miss Blanche Bates, who starred the nfli-
tary benefit play, Getting Together" at tho
Lyric last week under the auspices OF the
British and Canadian recruiting mission, ia
one of the leading members.
Not only in this city but in New York
Chicago. Washington, Detroit and other
large cities throughout the country, work.
rooms Of the relief have been estabIiehea
Tor the cooperation of women living in those
cities and also for those who may spend
leisure hours there while on tour The or.
ganizations efforts follow the most practical
lines and take In war-relief work in its
broadest sense.
The work is increasing day by day"
said Miss Ada Lewis, and it's effects are
far-reaching. Scores of new members are
being added to the rolls of the organization
almost every week and the actresses are
entering into their war obligations not spas
medically nor with temporary enthusiasm,
but day after day earnestly and with Rrati-
tude in their hearts that they are able 70
help and with feeling Of real American
patriotism"
Miss Lewis, one of the stars of 'DoinR
our Bit will address the meeting and ten
of the activities of the Stage Women's War
Relief in other cities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
WOMEN SHOPWORKERS
IN GREAT DEMAND
One Dayton Factory Alone Soon
Will Have 10000 Employed in
Place of Men

Dhgtons We ADll
Three more Dayton factories that have
never in their histories employed women for
shop work have Joined the ranks of the new
order and have sent in acquisitions for hum
dreds Of women to fill various laborng posi-
tions to the state-Clty free employment bu-
reau In the Cappel Building.
One factory, where airship parts are being
made on Government contract, expects ulti-
mately to employ 10000 girls and women
The work will consist of assembling small
parts, vanishing and gluing, stretching
cloth and various other tasks. In other fac
tories the work will be OF similar nature,
and in one the women will be employed par
ticularly to take the heavier tasks which have
been dropped by hundreds of young men for
military service upon their shoulders.
Foremen have been instructed in classes
as to what reasonably could be expected OF
women workers. and expert tradesuen have
been assigned to teach them In the shortest
space of time the rudiments OF their new
duties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
HTTCHES HOLD UP GIFTS
TOSOLDIERS IN FRANCE
Letter Tells Emergency Aid 81
of 35 Christmas Boxes
Have Not Arrived

The trouble in sending supplies other than
absolute necessities to the boys" at the
front is outlined in letter received by the
overseas committee of the Emergency Aid.
The letter Is from Dean Frederick w Beck
man, director OF the American Soldiers and
Sailors Club, maintained at IL Rue Royale.
Paris, by the overseas committee
According to Dean Beekman's report OF
thirty-fve cases of Christmas gifts shipped
long before Christmas and supposedly in
ample time to reach the front before Christ
mas not one arrived. The first case turned
up at the Red Cross warehouse in Paris
February IA. Three more arrived March l,
leaving thirty-one yet to be accounted for.
The committee is living in hope that the
gifts eventually will reach their destina-
ton.
The home service committee is continually
getting requests for comfort kits, wash
cloths, talking machines and records for the
home training camps. and is doing it's best
to supply the demand Contributions of any
OF the mentioned articles or of money to
purchase them are earnestly desired.
The first public showing of the new anti
German-propaganda motion pictures will be
given under the auspices of the recently or
ganized Service Star League at the Midvale
Theatre, Falls of Schuylkill, tonight. Mothers
and sisters of men in the service are espe-
cially invited to attend, and each one will
be presented with a Service Star League
button. The pictures are to be shown in every
one of the fifty-one draft districts in the
city, with the approval OF the Mayor and the
local boards.
Contributions to and expenditures from
the various funds to date are as follows:
TORACCn EIrNJn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Wedding This Afternoon in TiOga

An interesting wedding was solemnized this
afternoon in st. Stephens Catholic Church,
Broad and Butler streets, when Miss s.
Isabel Miller, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
Charles II. Miller, SlS4 norm Park avenue.
was married to Mr.. Earl l.. Norcross, of
Glenside. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Joseph Seaman, assistant rector
The bride wore her travelling suit OF dark
blue cloth with a braid hat to match. She
was given in marriage by her father and was
attended by Miss Anna Dougherty as brides
maid.
Mr. Herman Knoppel was the bridegroom's
hest man. After their wedding journey Mr..
Norcross and his bride will live at Tuckerton,
N. ]. The bridegroom is first class petty
officer In the United States navy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
interesting Meeting at Independence Square Head
quarters of Red Cross Yesterday Afternoon-Lieu-
tenant and Mrs. Karl Dodge Have Young Son

Wyncote 'O''U'
MRS. John Findeisen left last Wednesday
...ocnester' N. Y, to join her husband,
Lieutenant Findesen. who Is in the ordnance
department. Mrs. Findeisen will be remer-
Oereu as Miss Myrtle Mckee, of Jenkintown.
MT. Mr. and Mrs Harry wetherstine. of
aansoerry .a.iI and Newhal streets German
49, announce the marriage of their daugh-
Lei' MISS Helen Warner Wetherstine to
lieutenant Fountain Edmundson Ward u
p. ~, on wednesday, March %, in the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N c.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick William vorel
announce the marriage Of their daughter.
MISS Alma Marie Vogel, TO Mr.. John Henry
tAnkln' "a on Tuesday, March g. at Camp
Merritt Cresskill, N. j.
Lieutenant J. Herbert Reading TIn,anus
ana Mrs Timanus. Of Quincy street, German
Town, are receiving congratulations on the
oirth OF daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. George Grayenstlne. Cd Of
i2so West Allegheny avenue, who will return
from Atlantic City early I'm the week wifi
entertain the members Of their card ciub AZ
ulhner and cards on Saturday evening at
thelr nome. Their guests will include Miss
Mhdred Sterritt, Miss Alice Brunei, Miss
'iVhHo NelH, MISS Jennie Hamilton, Mrs,
FRANK Hamilton Mrs. William Cooper Mr..
Lester Pheiger and Mr. George Bartol.
MISS Jane G. Duke, of Greengate Meadow
brook. has had as her guest over the holt
Gays Miss Lillian Maxine zrkman. of oak
Lane. ~
The Rosemore Club of Glenslde will give
its annual spring dance on Friday evening
april IL, at the Old York Road Country
CLUB. The club is planning to make this
dance more novel than any given hereto
Iore The music will be by the original
Darktown Jazz Band, which will appear for
the hrst time at any dance in this CITY The
oand is better known out Of town as the
SIX Slaves Of Syncopation." The committee
IN charge consists of Mr. Stanley A. Broza
chairman; Mr.. Thompson Jones. Mr.. S.
hugeies Henderson and Mr. Agon Outtner.
The Ardcntes Club basketball teams of
south Philadelphia have decided to close
their basketball season with a game and
dance on Saturday at st. Timothy's Hall
~ Reed street. The teams will play the
SElVania Club teams Professional talent will
entertain at the social part of the evening
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

have hsHeq Mrs. Arthur Morton Wilson w,o
open s1,ss n spending the winter In town ,,iIJ
iord, nsSs sgslde, side, their summer home IN strsr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
New Papers in Paris

Paris, Feb. IS (by maiD,-rhe birtiis
rate of newspapers was never SO high In
Paris as since paper became scarce. Long
established dailies have trouble In finding
and paying for the, newsprint paper needed
for their reduced circulation, yet there seems
70 be paper for unlimited numbers OF new
sheets.
Six new morning ana three new evening
papers have come out during tho war They
are edited mostly by members OF Parlia-
n,ent and being political organs more than
newspapers have lepq need Of experienced
newsEatherara
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
First Showing of Camp Pictures

At the Mtdvale Theatre, Falls OF Schuylkili
this evening there will be shown for the first
time in Philadelphia the moving pictures of
the actual life OF our soldiers in the various
camps In this country and in France. The
entertainment is free to adults. The pictures
are shown by the Service Star League OF the
American Overseas Emergency Aid. Mrs
Elizabeth Dobson Altemus honorary presi-
dent of the Falls citizens patriotic commit
tee, who has done so much for the welfare
Of the soldiers and sailors from the Falls
secured this first showing for the historic
village
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

Mr.. Joseph Young, Mr. Samuel Dandy, Mr..
Edward Wasco, Mr.. Patsy Flick, Mr. d. Kra-
vitz and other entertainers will be SEEN Miss
Mary Painter and Mr.. Nathan Weiss will
give an exhibition OF dances. The music will
be furnished by Neffs Jazz Orchestra.
The st, Charles Catholic Club will hold it's
annual dance at Coils Academy, 22 South
Fortieth street, this evening delightful
attraction will be a special dance given by
two well-known artists. The committee in
charge of the dance includes Mr.. Richard NJ
Clancy, Mr.. John F. Dougherty. Mr. Joseph
r. Gallagher, Mr.. Philip ]. Keohane and Mr..
John J. Germscheid
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Zell, Of 6S13
Drexel road, Overlook. are spending the
Easter holidays at Atlantic City.
Mr.. Arthur X. Peck will lecture before the
University Extension Society tonight in
Witherspoon Hall on France and the Great
War" Several unusual lantern slides will
be used In illustrating the lecture. At Asso-
citation Hall, Germantown, tonight, A. Hunt
Vautier will discuss Current Events"
The fourteenth anniversary of the matrons'
section of the Philadelphia Normal School
will be celebrated Wednesday afternoon In
the alumnus room. Mrs. George s. Ford
will auction the articles, and the proceeds
will be given to the wool fund
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
RoBERTs-ToRPEY.

The marriage of Miss Anna V. Torpey to
Mr.. William f. Roberts took place yesterday
in 81. Joachim's Church, Frankford. at $3.50
o'clock The bride was attended by Mrs.
Thomas M. Golden as matron of honor. Miss
Marie Roberts and Miss Margaret Mitten
were bridesmaids Mr.. William j. Torpey
acted as best man and the following gentle-
men were ushers: Mr.. ], Francis Masterson
Mr. Eugene p. Hagan. Mr.. Raymond Torpey
and Mr Joseph Murray,
A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
Social Activities

A'ss f. Antoinette GeyeIin. dsuSh,o. =,
M, ana Mrs, Henry L.aussat GeveIin 90
on rn', VIII give a Mask and wig party
II say ssaay evening. Miss Geyelin returns
M saturday from St. Mary's School Peel,s-
~. ~ =, =, to spend the Easter holiday, with
Mrs. WlllIa austin daughter OF Mr.. and
teen RuestS -, Austin, entertained four
mont is-aS at dinner at her home In Rose
% tbs st M evening later taking the snosts
TASK and Wig show.
hava and ana Mrs. Arthur Morton y,Ison ,,
opsn s, Seen spending the winter In tow VII VII
lord. ns~s sue, their summer home IN strsy
sise southern women of the Main Line Will,
tie MO party on Monday ApriI 20 a.
thelr ,s.aon Cricket Club for The hensst -
var work in France "
l,fhin aa Mrs. George Faies Baker win an
q their ho. inner this evening and afterward
nclude Mrs ehe opera. Their guests will
1ltflIn, sn Henry S. Jeanes, Mr. Rahert
ip Mr and Mrs George Burton
AL. =,
tthSi.- Norris Harrison, who has h.sr
n Aeg us winter in town, has retuSned sd
"''ne on Township line. genkintown ~
II'f' sne s. mrs Charles A. Beach. OF El,s,ns
I1.fls@ Ho1nee ss.n the engagement OF their
n .,s,hs J.ss Dorothy Beach, to Mr.. wal
I'd. Nrg Horace q Festeeoif ana
4. . ~ ...t Mss Mildred FelltloII who
''''''o'nt toe winter ~ he tiaIne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
nnAcE-wuNNENRERG

A wedding OF interest 10 Philadelphians
took plaoe IN Baltimore yesterday (Monday,
Aprli -. when Miss Marie Ruth Wunnenberg.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Wunnenberg.
ID Roland Park. became the bride OF Mr..
Carl pe Haven Grace ef THIS CITY
After fheir wedding trip, Mr and AIRS.
Grace Win be u h7ws IN NarRerth' Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank d. Zel, of 6313
Drexel road, Overlook, are spending the
Easter holidays at Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02

illustrated Lecture, France and the Great
War" by Arthur X. Peck auspices OF the
University Extension Society, Witherspoon
Hall o'clock. Admission charge.
Philadelphia Composers Day, Philadelphia
Musical Club. Art Alliance. 1898 Walnut
street. o'clock Invitation.
Meeting. Fairmount Business Mems Asso-
ciation. Nineteenth street and Paramount
avenue, o'clock. Members
Meeting and Dinner. ooodfsllows. Rose
mont SECOND street below Dock o'clock.
Alembcra
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
BONANZA WRECKED

Word was caDled to J. J. Cham bers yesterday from FoEs SeWaro by Matt Sundeen that ho had met with disaster while navigating the gas launch BORanza in the chilcoot inlet waters, and asked that either Jimmy Adanna or Billy Matthews be sent down in 6 gas boat to pick up the wreckAgs. Sundeen was trying to tow up 8 osTge of oord wood and being aloRe on the Enau cralt' it is assumed be believed that ne could make Skagway with the ss- distance Of the south wind but the small boat waa unable to stem the tide and wind and was blown onto the rOekg this side Of Tyee san0he inlet. The Bonanza was owned by Clarence AcHisoR. and was Yalue' at $500. No insurance.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
SOME SMALL
 TOWN STUFF

J. E. Murray of Dawson Arrived in skagway enroute to Vancouver
 B. Roberts and J. McIver of Whitehorse will be passengers south on today's c. P. R.
 Mrs. A. Fulton, of Nome, Alas ka twill be a passenger for Prince Rupert on the Princess Mary.
 .J E. Moran of Atlin, arrived out On last nights train and will sail for Vancouver on a Canadian boat today. From Vancouver he will entrain for his home in Toronto.
 J. Lund arrived in Skagway on last nights train from Dawson and has secured transportation over the c. P, R. system to Duluth, Minn. While outside he expects to visit the Mayo Bros. ..
 The harbOr boat Peterson made the round trip from Ft. Seward to- day, coming up after mail and bring ing up mail for dispatch On the Princess Mary. Persons coming up from the post and Haines were not permitted to come up town.
 Tonight at 7:S0 o'clock sharp the members of Skagway Aerie No. 25, F. O. Eagles, will meet at their hall On Fifth avenue, this being the last regular meeting Of the month. All members are expected to be on hand. Visiting brothers are cordially inivted ot attend.
 Gus Muirhead, of the White Pass service, with headquarters at White horse, arrived out on last evenings train and will be a passenger for the States on the Princess Mary. Mir Muirhead will spend the holidays with relatives iD the states and re- turn to the north after six weeks sojourn in the south.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
WILLIAMS HERROnD'S
 BODY IS RECOVERED

Cordo7a, Dec. 1.-The body of William Herrold, who was killed Friday morning when the locomotiv on which he was working went thru the bridge north of Chitina, was re- covered yesterday morning.
 The body was in the cab Of the engine. where it was recovered with the aid of graphing hooks. When brought to the surface of the water one of his legs was found to be broken, which is supposed to ac- count for the mans inability to escape from the cab after the en- zine had plunegd into the water.
 Services will be held over the re- mains at Chttina. Rev. Shriver, Of Cordova, will leave this morning to offiCiate
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
WHAT'S DOING
 AT WHI1ENORSE
Special Correspondence)

Dr. GAlis, the. pioneer dentist of Dawson arrived on an Up stage yes terday and will continue out to the States where ha will apend the win ter. Mrs GrIis and their child went out last summer and are awaiting the Doctor in 5nohomish, Wash.
 Word waa received today that mining had been stopped at the Val' cries mine and that the work was confined to diamond drilling. It is said that the drill crew will continue for aome time and that ln the spring 8 crew would' again be .Qut to work.
 Mrs S. E. Cbambera of Carcross gave birth to a baby at the Whte- horse general hospital on Friday Dec. 13 at 13 minutes past seven p. 10. The little lad haa been named Elmer, which with his surname em praces 1S letters. His weight when born was 13 puonds. pr. Clark IS in attendance and the happy parents have the congratulations of & host of friends.
 Gus Boehman, the White Pass onerator here left on the train Tues day for skagwsy where he Hnroune cd that he would be married anu the DOVE here are getting ready to give him fitting welcome upon ms return with his bride Gua Wopiu not tell the ladies' name and much interest is manifested as to "ho tbe fortunate lady is. Bets have been posted as 1t ia known th@' there were moro than one 1Foin whom he could choose.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Maclenn"n were made happy today by the re ceipt of a cable from their young est con, Jack, from Lonoon' Ene land, announcing the news that ne had been rapatriated and was bacA in England. From last accounts re ceived by MT. Mclennan thls Son was a prisoner in 8 German c'llp and the other three sons, James Barry and Fred were safe and 1t on ly took this news to complete 1n' happiness of mother and father 'e know that their four sons Who h"- offered their lives for their hlhs and Country had passed throuB shot and shell end did their pt lin every instancA and would in uu' course return home again safe an' sound. Fred Maclennan who en listed from Carcross was gasse' but has recogered James Maclen nan is In the navy and Jack t0ol the aviation branch.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18

A British soldier sent to a hos pitaI with a poisoned finger was asked his age. He said it was Az but admitted later that he had a son of 31 in the service and an other one older. Told by the doc tor he woulG receive his dischrage from the army because his trigger finger must ne removed, he re- piled, That wont make any diff ference to me. My left eye is bet ter than my right, and I shoot best with my left hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
CANAL. WAS ROOTED TO
 MISLEAD HUN FLYERS

PaI;is, Dec. l7.-Rivers are the best guides to aviators at night. TO conf ust Boche aviatorS the French cam ouGaged canal for several mil es. thousands of Carpenters we're set to work and in a short tiule built q long canvas roof over the canal.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18

L. NlueLlenberg, who has been lh Ketchikan- Juneau and Petersburg for tue past 0ew months, and who returned from Juneau to this city on the last trip of the Estabeth' was released from quarantine this morn ing, and Is preparinE to resume ms business of ionbing and contractlns builder. - 4rA
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
GUESTS

The Golden North hotel wishes to announce that it Is now prepared to make special rates for winter guests. Rates will be made for eithtr room or table board, CT both Foreman and Dedman,
 11-7-2t Proprietor.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
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The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18
FIFTH LOAN WILL BE
 CALLED VICTORY LOAN

Washington, Dec. 17. The fifth Liberty Loan next spring will prob ably be called the Victory Loan' according to well informed people here.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-18

u. Brunn of Yukon Crossing came in from Whitehorse on last ntght'g train and will go via the C. P, R. boat to Victoria.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-06-19
lCHMD-WELFARE REGISTRATION.

June twenty ninth is the date set for
the Child-Welfare registration for the
City of Warren and vicinity, to be held
at the Warren High School building, at
nine o'clock A. NJ IL --E
Mothers are requested to bring all
children under five years Of age for en-
rollment. Those who cannot bring the
children may secure cards from Mrs
c.. E. Stinchfield, fill out same at home
and return.
No babies having contagious diseases
will be admitted These babies should
be enrolled at home by the mother or
physician.
Miss Hansen, R. N, visiting nurse
of Marshall county will be here at
four o'clock P. NJ. on said day to hold
conference with mothers
This is government work, approved
by the President and we urgently re-
quest mothers to avail themselves Of
this opportunity to better the health Of
their children.--By order Of committee.