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Evening star., 1928-03-10

Thus the winner of The Stars Regional Contest will enjoy abroad will
S27O cash National
pete the international Contest the representative from the United States
Sta Washing gton D.
Evening star., 1928-03-10
The
Regional
Contest

This is the competition con.
Quoted by The Star in the terri
tory mentioned. Each high
school in that territory will be
assigned to one of eight districts.
In these districts there will be 38
sub-district prizes.
Each sub-district prize will be
for $40, and to the winner in
each district a prize of $50 will
be awarded. These eight district
winners will then be passed upon
by board of judges to deter
mine the spokesman for the ter.
ritory of The Star, who will re-
ceive a European tour, with all
expenses paid, as well as 5000
in addition to the $40 prizes for
his preceding victories.
Evening star., 1928-03-10
The Prizes
GRAND PRIZE
5000 and a
Trip to Europe
8 District Prizes
$50 Each
and
38 Sub-District Prizes
$40 Each
For Washington
and Vicinity
The Contestants

Boys and girls who are under
nineteen years of age and who are
regularly enrolled in a recognized
secondary school, public, private
or parochial, are eligible to com.
pete in the oratorical contest.
Evening star., 1928-03-10

Commissioner Tigert's
Endorsement
DR.. John J. Tigert, United States Commissioner
of Education: Il hope this contest becomes perma-
nent national institution. 1t is of wofold value. 1t
stimulates our young people to continue their edu-
cation into the college and university and, at the
same time, it insures widespread knowledge of the
Constitution among those who to be our citizens
tomorrow"
Evening star., 1928-03-10

The Star has joined with 6ftyree other leading throughout
the United States in England France Germany Canada Mexico Cuba
Holland and and support the National and Inter
national Ocal Contestbeng this be material better
understanding and intelligent exercise of citizenship
The chief end sought the
cpe each the Therefore, the United
States the heretofore will the Constitution
This fifth year the undertaking third
as an international contest
The preliminary the schools ista
the There three
stages the contest International
Evening star., 1928-03-10

In addressing final meeting of the con-
test, President Coolidge described it as ''the
greatest competition of its kind ever held in
the world" and added: "It is the most effec-
tive way of interesting young men and
women in American institutions"
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13
run of salmon going up stream ac cOrding to local Izaak Waltons.

The yacht Leota. Capt. Blair of Tacoma, stopped in port Thurs day for repairs to the clutch of it's engine. The party had made the trip to sitka after crossing the fin ishing line at Juneau, marking the end of the yacht race from Olympia
 Washington to Juneau. Repairs were made in the Allen Machine shop.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

The Louise" of the shrimp fleet which is now at Surprise Harbor, Admiralty Island putgupnit
 Admiralty Island, putting up her ring, reported that by the 3rd of the month they had 35 barrels put up. The Odin and Phoenix have a pond of approximately $500 bar rels of herring in the same harbor, so the crew of the Louise expet to put up quite few more barrels be fole the supply runs low
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Billy Hood, former poolroom op orator in Wrangell is visiting with his daughter in Juneau. Billy was hurt while logging a number of years ago and took up a poolroom in Wrangell. He sold out and went to Bellingham, Washington.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13
MERRYMAKERs RETURN SOUTH

The Merrymakers who have been putting on frolics at different show houses in this Division left for Wrangell on the gasboat Dawn, Mon day last.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Will A. Barrows who was former ly connected with the Alaskan as editor writes from Chinook, Wash, that he has not been in good health since he went south Liberated stom- ach, say his doctors and an opera tiCn necessary. He has been stav- ing the operation off hoping to be able to rid himself of the sickness by careful dieting. His many friends in Alaska-and they are legion-for he has been from one end of the Territory to the other-wish him 8 speedy return of health. And hope he will once again return to Alas Fa Perhaps Alaska will rid him of his trouble.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Marvin Kimberg of PetersbuT}. who went to Juneau to undergo a major operation at the St. Ann 5 hospital, at the last report was expected to fully recover.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13
kan, the fore port of the week.
QUEEN GOES TO sITKA

Dagny Molver, Queen of the Day, Petersburg's celebration of Inde- pendence Day will leave on the Ad- miral Rogers, making the round trip to Sitka as part of the honor for be ] ing elected Quen.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

ihe shrimp cannery which has been closed since the third of the month will commence operations oh the 18th.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

About twenty-five more days to get 100000 cases of salmon for the hig cannery That will mean 4,O00 eases a day and at present indica- tions, will mean more than that a day.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

MT. and Mrs. Lottsfeld left for Juneau during the week. MT. Lofts field has been connected with the U. s. Engineers here and will report for duty at Seward
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Fir. Chidester of the Prohibition force, passed through Petersr1 g or his way to Juneau from K7roh!-
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Mrs. Oscar Hestness who was at the Petersburg Hospital for medical treatment was discharged from the Hospital and returned to her home On Wednesday of this week.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

A shipment of 25.OOO cases of tin was received by the Big Cannery' in addition to the several thousand left over from last year The com rany expects to fill same this sea- son.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13
Locals

The Alameda tokk on as cargo for the Seattle markets one ton of king salmon and 500 pounds of iced trout from the Citizens dock.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Reports down Ketchikan way re- port plenty of trap fish. Report of seining operations not so good.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Dr. Susie " Standard and Ellen Mae Standard were the guests of MT. and Mrs. William Dunkleberg- CT on the Charles T." for week end fishing trip to Duncan Canal last Friday and Saturday. They re port a WET time of it, with very little luck at fishing.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

MT. Ernest schoenwald, manager Of the Petersburg Packing Company arrived in port on the Yukon this week.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

The Admiral Rogers left yesterday morning at ten for ports in south eastern Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

The Marginta has changed her sai ing date from Juneau so that she arrives at this port Tuesdays,
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

The tugs Wilson and Prospector took the big dredging outfit, which has been working in the Narrows, down to the Sound country. The smaller outfit which is putting in the markers will follow as soon as they complete their work.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Bob Ketchison is operating the Deaf and Dumb" Taxi Service.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Mrs. Etta Smith, from BremertoD. Washington, arrived on the North western last week to visit with her daughter Mrs. Campbell owner ot the Campbell Store.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

J. McKendrick, superintendent of the dredge operations for the Puget Sound Dredge and Construction Co.,, left for the States during the week
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

The Community League will meet at the church on Tuesday evening, July 17th, at eight o'clock. Mre. Charles Mann and Miss Stendal will entertain.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

he Department o Justi 9 s re- presentative rom IDAHO anl Los A geles, stationed at Pet9r@burg, took Alice He dges, and John Adams to Juneau. Hedges to stop in the Ildho bastile for six montls ant Adams to stop off at the same placr until new i, dge is appoin:e1 when he will be civen a trial on the charge of possession, transp ,rcation ana sale of l.. uor
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

MT. Gross, moving picture man of Juneau made buisness visit in Pe- tersburg last Saturday and later took passage south.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13
Coastwise Transportation CO.
 Juneau, Alaska.

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The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

Friday the 18th watchout if you are superstitious.
The Alaskan., 1928-07-13

The Petersburg Creek has small
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
Gleanings and Screenings
BY ANDREW R. KELLEY

could not long endure were it
not generally unprecedented and
predicated upon q desire to give
the theater upright and honor
able treatment.
Having met and talked at
length with Mr.. Laemnle and
having read much of his printed
opinion Of his own studio pro-
duction, carry away nothing
but solid admiration for the
enthusiasm he brings to his
life work. share with him
desire to be constructive and
helpful in so far as this depart
ment touches upon his activities.
differ with him only in the
degree Of intelligence he inn
putes to the readers of the
theater pages Of The Washing
ton Times. With reference to my
own reviews of pictures, they are
signed, and am grateful to
the Universal chieftain in his
expressed belief that it has
never been my intention to
harm Oh jeopardize a play or
picture upon which / express
an opinion.
Wesley Eddy is off the pro-
gram at the Palace Theater this
week and Sam Rubin, his
publicity plenipotentiary, re-
quests me to explain the rea-
son. 1t seems that the pre-
siding chief of the Palace stage
shows appeared Saturday morn
ing with a high temperature
and all the accepted signs of
bad cold.
Mr.. Eddy conducted his syn
copators through two perform
ances while suffering great per-
sonal discomfort. He attempted
a third, but upon the advice of
his physician was obliged to
ferego further public appear
ances and submit to more de-
tailed medical diagnosis. The
consultation disclosed the popu-
lar master of ceremonies had a
we'll developed case of grippe.
The bulletins yesterday were
encouraging. Mr.. Eddy may be
back at his appointed task with
the baton before the end of the
week. In another month Wesley
Will have rounded out a full
year at the Palace Theater. He
has a large and definite follow
ing who insist not even Paul
Ash seasons a presentation pro-
gram with just the required
touch of paprika as does Mr..
Eddy.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06

Carl Laemmle, owner and
boss Of all affairs for Universal
Pictures, as we'll al proprietor
of the Rialto Theater, sends
friendly billet-doux to this de-
partment with suggestion.
You see, So many people
volunteer to tell me how to run
my business that I felt it would
be quite all right for me to ven
ture this very timid suggestion
about yours, !" his confidential
letter concludes.
It it quite all right, as Mr..
Laemmle assumes, and / trust
| violate no confidence in stating
that his plan proposes a fore
word on motion picture reviews
setting forth that the opinion
expressed represents only the
carefully thought-out views Of
the writer.
If | were convinced that the
picture-going public had any
misapprehension as to what the
Monday stories of the new films
represented when transposed
into cold type, | could endorse
the practicahiIity of the sugges-
ton. / credit the average
reader of these reviews with a
full appreciation and knowledge
that they voice only the in
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
HIT THE DECK
In ALL IT'S
GLORY

Perhaps it seemed a long time
in coming but that effervescent
musical comedy. Hit the Deck
is here at the National at last
and soon all Washington tor as
much thereof as can find room IN
its capacity taxed auditorium. will
be humming the haunting strains
OF that fascinating "Halleujah!'
Not saying, of course, that Wash
ington hasn't been hHmming 1t
for these I8 months or more.
And il Fascinating is the word
for the song.hit then it also be-
longs to the individuality of
Queenie Smith as well as half
dozen or more adjectives such 81
captivating - alluring enticing.
For there is an elusive quality
about this charming little star
that defies ready definitions: her
voice and her mannerisms are.
replete with charm-aDd oh, how
she can dance,
"F1it the Deck is an adapta-
ton from Hubert Osbnrne's COM.
edy, Shore Leave, with a book
by Herbert Fields and music by
Vincent Youmans In its present
form its plot is comparatively
sketchy: just enough to present
the romance of an ex-sea captain
daughter reduced to the necessity
Of keeping a coffee house on the
wharf at Newport and an able
seaman from the United States
Navy. OF course this makes it
necessary to produce back
ground OF a chorus OF dashing
tars and the usual complement OF
pretty girls.
Charles Purcell is the able sea-
man in question and is quite de-
parture from the usual type of
romantic hero-quite, For COM
edy. and there is plenty of it,
John Stanley. James Dempsey.
Charles Fowler. Jack Willis and
Eddie Russell, jr.. are In the fore
front much of the time. To
Juanita Chefalo falls the song
hit "Halleujahr which she puts
over with an intensity that fairly
electrifies and had the audience
calling for more and more.
There is but one other number
approaching hit proportions,
Sometimes I'm Happy" which is
charmingly and effectively rem
dered by Miss Smith and Mr..
Purcell, although an earlier num-
Der, "Harbor of My Heart" had
its moments.
One of the outstanding qualities
of "Hit the Deck" is it's dancing,
every individual from principals to
chorus. showing unusual skill in
this department.-ARRO.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06

dividual opinion of the writer
whose initials are signed or the
signature of the critic whose
name precedes the story of Cthe
picture program.
In my humble Judgment it
does not lie within the pen
power of any writing expert or
group of critics on screen en-
tertainment to jeopardize a mo-
ton picture production which
has real merit. Neither is it
possible to take mediocre
Hollywood picture and by over
praise blow it up to success.
If the merit is in the film story.
if the mass entertainments value
is unreeled on the screen, and
if it gets the required word-of-
mouth advertising from satisfied
patrons, the Judgment of a
critic, one way or the other.
counts for little in the final
analysis.
Fortunes are invested in the
average program pictures. They
all represent the studied belief
of film executives and studio
experts that they possess the
quality to please the composite
film fan. Otherwise they would
never get as far as production,
With Mr., Laemmle, l agree that
this invested capital is entitled
to fair protection. Sometimes
they guess wrong and must paw
for these errors in judgement
More often they have their wis
dom ratified by comfortable div
idends.
Under the accepted system If
writing of the motion picture
programs an opinion is invited
and received. 1t may be adverse
and it may be wrong. Collec-
lively, | believe that it renre-
sents fair appraisal of the
amusement value as senscd hv
one critic and is Approximately
correct. The present system,
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
SHOW OF
SEASON AT
STRAND

A revue de luxe in 2 acts and 10
scenes is the offering of the Girls
of the u. S. A." at the Strand this.
week. 1t is a joyous occasion for
burlesque addicts. and they were
out in full force last night TO greet
RED Hot" Norma Noel and George
Carroll.
Miss Noel is one OF those plump
damseIs endowed with lot Of per-
sonality. and there is plenty of ac.
ton when she is around. With
Bryan Wolfe at the piano she has
a speciality that went over with
bang.
George Carroll and Bill Mifflin
are two droll characters, and their
brand of comedy seemed to please,
judging from the amount of APP
plause they got.
Jean Seifort and Flo Rich are
easy on the eyes and almost ran
with the show on more than one
occasion. Ed Calame's hard-shoe
dancing was a feature.
Too much praise cannot be given
the chorus. Its members are good
looking and seem to get kick"
out Of their work. Altogether
this is easily one of the best shows
the Strand his had this season.
H. w.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen

METROPOLITAN ~ "Compan.
Ionate Marriage" First Nationals
film exposition Of Judge Lindsey's
matrimonial plan, At 11:45 a. M,
1:45. 3:45. 5:45, 7:45 and $40 p, m.
RIALTO - Man. Woman and
Wife" At 1850 a. m., 2:10, 4:t0,
$50. $50 and $50 p. m.
COLUMBIA ~ Ronald Colman
Wilma Ranky in Two Lovers"
At 1t04 a. m. 1906, $40, SIP,
7:lS and 9:24 p. m.
Warner Brothers all
talker, THE Terror" At 1885 a.
M, 1874, 1898. 5:34 and 9:36 p. m.
PALA E. Lillian Gish in
wind" At 11.10 a. M, TAG, S:57,
5:SS, 7:49 and 10 p. m.
FOX-"Dry Martini" At 1890,
2:35, 4:36. 1850 and 9:55 p. m.
KEITH'S Street of Illu-
sion" With vaudeville. Continu-
Gus,
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
DUNN GIRL IS
BORROWED
BY FOX
BY REGINA CREWE
Copyright. 1928, BY King Features
Syndicate. Incl

Syndicate, Incl
HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 6.-The
Fox films organization is leaving
no stone unturned which may
conceal star material for its pic
lures. Not content with the
talent under contract to the COM
pany. Fox officials seem ever
alert to buy or borrow the serv-
ices Of players from other
studios. The latest is that Jo-
sephine Dunn, formerly of New
York and the Paramount Acting
School. has been borrowed from
Metro for an important role in
1.-THE White Silence. "
This is the picture at first titled
1.-THE Great White North" in
which John Boles and Nancy
Carroll have the leading roles.
William Haines next picture, by
the way, will find Joan Crawford
playing the role opposite him.
This is something Of surprise,
and it is said, one that is not
too pleasing to Joan, who has
been looking forward to a starring
vehicle of her very own. Follow
ing the success OF Our Dancing
Daughters. it was said that
Metro planned to make Joan q
star in its sequel, The Brass
Band. But now 1t is definite
that she will first appear with
Haines in THE Duke Steps Out .
The injury Of Josephine Loyett,
the scenarist who has been work
ing on The Brass Band" story,
may have something to do with
the changed plans. Director James
Cruze has given an important
part in the picture to Eddie
Nugent, while Jack Roper, a
well known pugilist, will be
Haines' opponent in the fight
sequences of the film,
One of the most interesting Of
Hollywood hOmecomings Is that
Of Louise GIaum, who has the
distinction of being the very first
"vanlp'' in the movies Louise
and her husband, Jack Harris.
will live here for some time. as
she is to star in the stage play,
Trial Marriage, written by
Michael Kasselier. Louise hasn't
seen Hollywood for three years,
during which time she has been
filling Eastern vaudeville en-
gagements.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06

~ yog arc looking for y good used raP.
read the Classified Used Car columns.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
Veterans News

The most popular question 81
the day Il not being answered iii
those question and answer books
which were SO popular last season.
The question Is how much. longer
Wesley Eddy viii remain at
Loewfs Palace as master Of cere-
monies and conductor. IT Isl
rtlmored that his stay I'll inde-
finite. December will mark the
beginning of his second year At
Ioews Palace. and 1t Is an eztab.
Iished fact that he will be here
to celebrate his first anniversary
as an entertainer at Loew's
Palace.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
From Good to Bad

Arthur Rankin. who was not
long ago one of fiimdom's most
presentable young heroes, has
turned heavy" and acts the part
of villain in "Companionate
Marriage" First Nationals pic
ture founded upon Judge Ben b.
Lindsey's notable book. which Is
now at the Metropolitan Theater.
Betty Bronson. Richard Walling,
Alec b. Francis. and Hedda Hop.
per are in the cast.
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
POLT's
THEATER

Wed Hesday. Nov
=. $3.50. Seats
Mrs. Greene's Blu
- q n Dr00p's.
18th and g. Main
r4aas
The Washington times., 1928-11-06
What Memory Does

As 4 guest Of David Belasco
at performance Of THE Return
Of peter Grimm." Judge Ben p.
Lindsey was impressed by the
ability of child actress In the
David WarfieId play. Five years
later when ii came to casting
'Cormpanionate Marriage" which
he helped adapt for the screen,
he remembered little Jeane Bruce
and got hearing and a screen
test for her. She makes her first
film appearance in Companions
ate Marriage. which IS now play
ing at the Metropolitan, under the
name 0f June Nash. the second
feminine lead.
The Whos Who firms announcements
in f0slay's Classified columns viii helr
ga anTwa vauV many upaffa.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
COLLEGE CLUB OF
 TODAY TOO SOCIAL
Wheaton Official Gives His
 Views on Conditions

Boston, Oct. 20 N-"club" col- leses minus libraries but replete with ash trays and easy chairs are pro- posed as a solution for the over crowding of present institutions with incompetent and 'feebleminded" students by Dr. J. Edgar Park, president of Wheaton college.
 The American educational system has spent its best efforts in the cul- tivation of middle class virtues'' and pedestrian qualities in minds unfit for anything better. he told . school teachers convention here.
 One of the greatest needs of this country today is the esta blishment of two club colleges aa near New York as possible which will help to free the regular colleges of the un- desirable materials now cloggins them up," he said.
 These club colleges. as . matter of course will have no libraries and no class rooms. They will offer close contact with bootleggers, lots of asl, trays and easy chairs. all the ad. vantages of fraternities and sorori. ties and plenty of opportunity 10, social recreation.
 Thus would our present univer' sities be rid of that type of student who. not interested in scholarship Is there for social reasons and feelt that it is the duty of the faculty te get him through the examinations.