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Evening star., 1933-12-05
STREET AND ALLEY
PROJECTS OFFERED
Keni|worth Citizens List 16
improvements for Place in
Works Program.

Improvement of Is streets and alleys
was urged as a part OF the DISTRICT
civil works employment program by
members of the Kenilworth Citizens
Association, meeting last night at the
Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, Ken
flworth avenue and Ord street north
east. IT,;
The association in this action ap-
proved the recommendations OF a
Special Committee which has filed the
suggestions with Capt. H. C. White
hurst, District director of highways.
The association also discussed at
length the questions of control of liquor
traffic in the District, and adopted
resolution asking that the proper au-
tlorities in the granting of licenses
respect, the wishes of the several COM
munities." The body did not go on
record as to whether the Kenilworth
area should remain dry: There was
division of opinion on this question:
improvements Listed.
: The grading, or other improvement,
of the following streets and alleys in
the section was urged on the District
Civil Works Administration:
Fourty fourth street northeast, from
Ord street to its extremity; the alley
to the west of Ord street: Nash street,
from Kenilworth avenue to Forty
fourth Street; Forty fifth place, between
Nash and Ord streets; the alley to the
east Of Ord street, Douglas street, Olive
street to Kenilworth avenue; Eastern
avenue from Kenilworth avenue to the
railroad, the alley to the east of Olive
street, the alley to the west of Olive
street, the intersection of Olive street
and Eastern avenue, the alley TO the
west of Minnesota avenue, Minnesota
avenue from Quarles street to Eastern
avenue; the allev to the east OF Min
nesota avenue, the opening OF Eastern
avenue from Minnesota avenue to the
railroad Eastern avenue, from Mime
sofa avenue to QuarleS street, and
ouarles street from Eastern avenue to
the railroad
The improvements were selected oS
. committee consisting Of y v shlpr
ley, Ken1worth Association president;
Iaize PEisGGerI; e Iuksr 2 uEsnE n Ba1iman a and Nd
w. A. DriggerS, association secretary.
Dry Motion Withdrawn.
During the extended discussion of
LIQUOR traffic it was brought out that
In pre-prohibition days IN Washlng-
ton there were no saloons in the kenlI-
Driegers urged that the association go
on record against the licensing of the
sale of LIQUOR in Kenilworth- This
motion was withdrawn in favor OF one
urging that the license authorities con-
slider the wishes of the various COM
munities.
The argument was made by several
members that liquor would be sold IN
Washington and that bootleggers would
operate in Kenilworth if legal sales
were barred there.
Copies of charges of severity in the
administration of the District Fire De
partment sent to the association by
Representative Virginia E, Jenckes OF
Indiana, were read but no action was
taken.
Pvt. J. E. Bennett. representing the
Metropolitan Police Department at the
session, told of plans of precinct NO
II for distribution of baskets of food
and of clothing to needy families at
Christmas.
Evening star., 1933-12-05
TEST 'soUNDPRooF' CARS

Passengers Show Different Reac-
tions in New York Subway.
NEW YORK, December CP.-Some
Of the roar was taken out Of the roar
ing subway yesterday when five new
"soundproof" cars were sandwiched in
between five other cars on Seventh
avenue express train.
Representatives of the Interborough
Rapid Transit Co. rode in the new cars
from the Bronx to Brooklyn to see how
the passengers liked 1t. Some seemed
surprised. others pleased, and the rest
didn't seem to notice any difference.
Evening star., 1933-12-05
MOTHER IS HEROINE
IN WRECK OF BOAT
Saves Three Children From Storm
and Wolves on Alaskan
Coast.

BY the Associated Press.
KETCHIKAN. Alaska. December s.
Mrs. r. H. Cameron is the heroine OF
the wreck Of motor boat on an
isolated reef in a storm Thanksgiving
day. With her three children, she Is
recovering from two days exposure In
a hospital here.
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, their chill
dren, ranging in age from II months
to 9 years, and companion, John
Volcheck, were left without food or
shelter by the wreck.
Placing the mother and children on
the reef huddled over fire, Cameron
and Volcheck relocated the boat. but a
fouled propeller and winds carried the
craft away and it sank.
The mother, believing the two men
drowned, found the incoming tide
threatened to extinguiSh the fire. She
carried the burning embers in her
hands above the tidewater, saving their
only means Of protection against wolves
end the elements.
Meanwhile, however, Cameron and
Voicheck struggled to the ranch of
fox farmer. He summoned a Forest
Service vessel which rescued Mrs. Cam
eron and the children.
Evening star., 1933-12-05
REFUGEE CONFERENCE
MAKES RELIEF PLANS
Session at Lausanne Prepares t.
Care for $4,000 Persons Who
Left Germany.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LAUSANNE. December 5.-Plans for
practical relief for $4,000 refugees from
Germany, mostly Jewish, with the idea
OF making them useful citizens Of their
adopting countries were formulated by
the International Refugee Conference,
which opened today.
The delegates elected Lord Robert
Cecil of Great Britain chairman of the
conference.
James G. Macdonald of New York,
high commissioner of the refugee ques-
ton under the League Of Nations. ad-
dressed the conferees and explained
that there were 81 900 Jewish refugees
ar non non-Jews-Catholics. mem
Evening star., 1933-12-05

bers Of Protestant denominations and
unclassified-
Macdonald estimated that more than
10000 are Polish or of other than Ger
man nationality, or without nationality.
He said $4,000 had taken refuge in
France, $500 in Palestine, 5000 in
Poland, 5000 in Czechoslovakia, 5000
in Holland and 5000 in England The
rest, he, said, were scattered, with about
1000 in Spain and the United States.
Evening star., 1933-12-05
NATIONAL PACKING HOUSE
STRIKE is CONSIDERED
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen Meet in
Chicago.
0HICAG0. December 5mDeIpQQtll

of local unions affiliated with the
Ama1ganna ted Meat Cutters and Butch
er worknnen of North America met
yesterday to consider "a proposal for a
nationwide strike of packing house
workers because of dissatisfaction with
working conditions and wages.
No decision was reached at the Ses-
sion, but officers of the organization an
nounced the proposed walk-out would
be considered at another meeting today.
Dennis Lane, secretary of the union,
said some 25,000 workers in Chicago
alone would be affected by a strike
order
Evening star., 1933-12-05
WESTINGHOUSE DONATES
S5O0,000 TO CORNELL U.
President of University Reveals
Sum Was Given Anony-
mously in 1925.

ny the Associated Press.
ITHACA, N. Y, December 5-Liv-
1nsstop Farrand, president of Cornell
University, disclosed last night that
Henry H. Westinghouse, chairman OF
the board of the Westinghouse Air
brake Co, who died November 18, an
onymously gave $500,000 to the uni
yersity in 1925.
WESTINGHOUSE received the income
from the fund until his death, but it
now may be used in any way the trus-
tees think proper. Westinghouse, how
ever. expressed a desire that If prac-
ticable, the fund be devoted to the ad-
vancement of the. science of engineer
ing"
A member Of the class Of 1875, West
tnghouSe served as a trustee OF Corneii
for % years He made annual gifts to
the alumni fund, and in 1920 donated
S25,OOO TO the Semi.Centennlal endOW'
nent fund.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16


 Everything is set-for the P.o- neer Roof Garden tonight. The program and entertainment com mittees who have been vigorous ly working for the past two weeks are all ready and raring to go.
 Tn roof garden will make his tory being the first one in over fourteen years were you can quench your thirst in the good old pioneer style Yes, there will be real legalized bear on tap. Ice cream and cake and sandwiches ga- lore. Be sure and don't miss this northern classic event. The pro gram. starts at 3 pm, sharp.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16
Cal. Calamc pioneer resident

...... Cal Calamc pioneer resident of the Immachnck was a Nome visitor for the past week. MT. Calame came to Nome on the Roust plane for dental treatment. He states there is more. genuine prospecting in hs section than he has seen for years. H. l.. Stull with crew is hoisting pay dirt. Bred Ayers in charge of drilling operations; with his wented vigor and energy is accomplishing won. ders despite many difficulties.
 Quite a few other old timers are punching holes to bedrock and in general spirit of optimism per- .vades the northern camp. MT. Calame has made few good st. .kes in the past on the Inma- chuck. and took out considerable money. Upon his return he win commence immediately prospecting some likely looking ground, ad- jacent 10 rich spot struck years ago.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

The publisher of this paper has rece'ved from our old townsman, Elmer Reed, book of Alaska poems. They are priceless gems of Alaskan history in verse, and would make most suita ble Christ mas present. The cost is only fifty cents apiece. When think ing of your Christmas gifts drop into the Nugget office and get one. They would be ideal gifts to send to the folks outside, No old sourdough cabin should be without one bringing back as you read those verses memor'es of the past
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Pilot Ross departed for Fla r. banks morning of December 18th. with Hugh Pearson. o. D. Cochran and Everett Sutherland as pass engers. all scheduled for Cordoya, and with mail and express. Every effort VII be made to contact the southbound steamer at Cordoya.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

According to clipp ng from San Francisco paper received by Nome friends. it is learned that Mathew Collins, aged Il, former well known Nomeite and old time politician of San Francisco, passed away recently after several months
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

illness. The clipping said. "Coll- ins, who was an original South of Markel Street Boy. died natural death at the home of Mrs. Chapin. 550 Clayton Street.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

way Air Service made a round trip to Solomon Friday with EEK.
 Johanson -as passenger. The plane brought back a quantity of bailed hay due to shortage here.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

A double header baseball game will be played at Eagle hall We'd nesday, Dec. goth. the proceeds will go to help swell the Xmas Community Tree fund. The first game will beg.n at pm. sharp, Four picked teams known as the Hammon vs Alaskans and the Fed erals .vs. the Commercials, will do their stuff and once more bring back indoor baseball spirit which always was popular sport during The winter months. Practice games will be held at the hall Monday, Dec. 18th The Alaskans will use the floor from 6 to ' pm. Hammon to &. Conner cials 8 to @. Federals to 10 pm. General adm ssion adults Scots, children 25cts Don't fail to att tend and howl flor your favorites Wednesday night, better go early and get aGgood seat.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Chas Mason who left Nome re- gently via plane for Seattle for medical attention, is in the hospit- al at Seward and is reported as doing fine, according to wire re- <eived by Albert Chagnon.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

During the past week COT ten days Nome has experienced warm and cold weather. During the warm spell sleet froze. so heavy on the wiring about town that, many telephones were out of com. mission as well as the electric light and fire department systems. Many men were put to work erect ing the poles which had gone down under the terrific weight of teh ice and each day number of wires still continue to go down. A "A hour telephone service was inaugurated as a special fire pre- vention and We hope it will be continued in the future
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Of German invention is ~tur- bine driven by explosions of gas in a water filled chamber that fore es jets of the water against the blades of wheel
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16
PIONEERS ATTENTION.

All members are requested to attend meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 20, at pm. Election of officers. Smoker after meeting.
 Harry Lomen, Pres.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

The wife of John Kawasuk pass ed away at their home on the Sandspit "Wednesday night. The funeral took place from the Meth cd st church today.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Anyone receiving news of friends or others returning to Nome at any time, the Nugget would appre- ctate an opportunity of making .Oca mention of same
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

The Speedway Air Service piano is scheduled to- make trip in few days to Point Hope with Feb rulik Rock. a native boy who re- gently returned from Hollywood s
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16
aIRPLANE NEWS

P lot Ross of the NAT arrived from Fairbanks December 18th with MT. and Mrs. Brown and baby as passengers, and with mail and express.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Mail carried Pete yCurran arrived Monday with the overland mail bringing 1000, pounds of second class. He left Wednesday morning on his return trip.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16
LOCAL NEWS

According to news about the street, sack Hammer who went out Oh the last boat, IS reported to be in the hospital at Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Tn the commissioners court last Sa urday even ng, the jury in the case of U. s. vs. Buckmaster, charged with assault and battery on the person of Emil Laurin, re- turned a verdict of not guilty. U. S. District Attorney Hugh o'Neill represented the government and K. c. Thomas represented Buck master. The case was tried tbe- fore Judge Chas. W. Thornton.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Following a recent meeting of the Pioneer Women's regular meet ing. progressive whist was enjoy ed by those present,the winners of prizes were: first. Mrs. P. sather; 2nd Mrs. Edna Lomen; consola- tion Mrs. Jenn.e Hansen; special prize. Mrs. Florence Kurth.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16


 Pilot Brown of the NAT made he round trip to Teller the morn ing of December 16th, taking Emil Laurin to Shelton, John Fosberg o the Springs and Sheldon Keok to Teller After rel urn 'ng to Nome about noon Brown departed again for points north with one passenger for Selewik. He has nal and express for Deering. Candle and Kofzebue,
 Plot Joe Crosson of the Pacific Alaska .Airways flying .one of the new Fleeter planes. arrived Nome today from Fairbanks via Tanana, bringing Leo Charles and Eebrulik Rock who are returning to their northern homes after having been associated with the filming of the Eskimo" by MGM at Hollywood. Pilot Crosson is ex- pected to leave on his return trip to Fairbanks tomorrow. Binks Seiffert, born in Nome during the early days, was returning pass enger to Nome from Fairbanks He is the son of Mir and Mrs. Gus s, ffert, .f for many years identified wftha She business mining and soc ial l'fe of this camp.
 Pilot Frank Mhaley of the Speed
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16
s
 AN OMISSION

Through very regretable ov- ersight the writing up of the Nome High School play, the nam- es of Milton O'Farrell and Mar garet Scott were inadvertently om- itted in their role of MT. and Mrs. Tod Hunter Both of these stu dents deserve high pra SC for their histronc talent and the Nugget is only too pleased to correct this mistake.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

soURDoUGH.. STATIONERY FOR SALE AT THE NUGGET OFFICE.
The Nome nugget., 1933-12-16

Sandpaper and emery cloth that are sharper that usual are being static electricity is employed to set the cutting grains on edge.
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Pilot Frank Whaley of the Speed
The weekly echo., 1933-09-15
PROTEST REPLACING OF COLORED
WORKERS

ATLANTA, Ga, = (CNS) - The
"New DEAL under the workings OF the
MIRA cause requirements OF competent
Neero workers by whites in many in
stances here and citizens in mass meet
ing make strong plea tor inclusion
of NEGRO without discrimination IN
President Roosevelt's New Deal.
AT this largely attended mass meet
inc resolutions were adopted condemn
inr as unjust and in violation OF the
national and recovery program any
such displacementS. :,
Equal pay for equal services for all
was urged and the meeting pieogeo
full cooperation to the president oe
claring they would remind employers
that the blue eagle is intended w 'he
The weekly echo., 1933-09-15
MT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
4 NEW NE@RO DEATHS OF SLEEP
ING SICKNESS

Sleeping sickness cloined four colo
red victims in its death roll over the
week, the lar est number that have
succumbed to the malady in any SINH
lar period since it began in July. The
quartet were:
Charles Owens, 67, years old, South
Kinloch, Mo: Miss Mildred TarIar, IS
512 yelling on avenue. Webster, Groves
Miss Juanita Smith, % 1857 North
Twenty-frst street, and Henry pruitt
" South Kinloch Park.
The total death roll Of the encephaI-
tbs passed the 10 InarA Thursday and
mounted on toward the 100 number.
The number Of persons that have been
afflicted passed the 500 mark at the
same time. A new ward Of fifty beds
was opened in Isolation Hospital Mon
day to care for the increase in victims
in the city. OF the LA cases that had
been treated there up to that time eigh
teen had proven fatal, thirty-six had
been discharged and so remained.
(St. Louis Argus)
The weekly echo., 1933-09-15
COOPER PLAYS PERFECT ROLE
IN RIALTO FILM

The handsome Gary Copper starred
in role that fits him Ike glove.
A startling new screen discovery in
Frances Fuller, feminine lead.
Thousands Of colorful costumes and
equipages Of the early 1905 against .
background Of thirty lavishIy designed
sets.
A whimsical story Of love and roma
nee interviewer with golden threads of
hmncr and song.
These are only a few of the elements
that contribute to the entertainment
value Of Paramout's "One Sunday
Afternoon which will be the STRAND
attraction MONDAY and TUESDAY.
Gary in real life a shy, retiring type,
plays the part Of hat-twisting, small
town sheik and dentist. However his
bashful love-making is interspersed
with several free-for-au scraps. awres-
ting match and other highly dramatic
moments.
In Frances Fuller, recently recruited
from the New York stage. Paramount
has a combination of Helen Hayes and
The weekly echo., 1933-09-15
NATIONAL NEGRO HOUSEWIVES
LEAGUE COMPLETES ORGANA-
TON

New York City - Sept, Is - (ANP)
A long step forward in the program
for the promotion of Negro business
was taken when the organization of
the National Negro Housewives League
was completed at the recent annual
convention Of the National Negro
Business League at Durham, N. {. The
organization Of Negro women as buyers
opens up new avenues for the expan-
sion of Negro business. In addition to
perfecting a consumer organization as
advocated by the NRA, Negro women
will have an opportunity through the
National Negro Housewives league to
concentrate upon the business OF fur
nishing the patronge necessary to trans
form small Negro business into big
business.
The Housewives League held its
first national meeting In New York
City in June, 1881, in conjunction with
she 32nd annual convention of the
National Negro Business League. AT this
meeting. = Committee on National or
panization was elected with Mrs. Ferol
Vincent Smoot of New York City as
chairman. The National Committee
conducted the affairs of the organlza-
ton until the convention this year.
During the two-years period, House
wives Leagues were organized IN 81
cities representing a membership OF
thousand of women.
A National Constitution was adopted
and a sc1mal organization completed on
August "a at Durham. The following
officers were elected: President, MRS.
Fannie B. Peck, Detroit, Mich; VlVe
Presidents, Mrs. Florence H. Epps, New
Rochelle. N. Y. Mrs. Sara Boihne
Macon. Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Fannie L.
Meek. Kansas City Mo; Executive Sc
cretary, Mrs. Ferol " Smoot' New YORK
C;tv. Treasurer Mrs. c. F. Carr, Dur
ham. Member of the Executive Oohi-
mittee, Mrs. R. F, Tanner, Stamford
Conn,
&C. Spaulding, Durham, N. T.; FREQ
p Moore and Albion l.. Holsey oil NE"
York City were elected to membership
a., the Executive Committee to repre-
cont the National Negro Business
League.
The weekly echo., 1933-09-15
THE AURORO LITERARY ART
CLUB

The Aurora Literary Art Club held
its regular monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs. Frances Eaton, who was
a very pleasant hostess, Wednesday,
August 30th.
Quite lengthy business session was
held after which three tables of con
tract bridge was enjoyed by club mem
hers and the following guests; Mes
danes Bessie Williams Willie Mae VII
sen. the latter of Daton Beach, Fla
Maude Bishop, Marie Miller and Miss
Thelma Thompson.
The rooms were magically beautiful
with cut flowers and soft lights.
The hostess served her guests re-
freshine three course menu Just before
he bridge game began.
Mrs Bessie Beal was the suspicious
club member who captured the score
nrize which was an admirable box OF
stationery. Mrs. Maggie Sumrall was
presented consolation favor.
Mrs. Willie M Wilson was the tor
hlnate one to carry away the guest
pr;ze a desirable casserole. Mrs. Maud
Bishop received consolation favor New
The weekly echo., 1933-09-15
NATIONAL, BAPTIST CONVENTION
To MEET IN MEMPHIS

Memphis. Tenn, Sept, Is CAMP
Church goers and the populace IN gen.
eral are prepared for the coming next
week of the National Baptist Conven-
ton. which will be in session here
September $40.
Rev Lacey Kirk Williams, pastor OF
Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, is
president of the organization and a
special train is to be run from Chicago
to Memphis which will gather incom-
mo Baptists from east and northwest
before beginning its journey southwark
No onposition is visible to DR.. Williams
return to the post which he has held
for so long a period and signs point
to convention thoroughly harmon
ious.
DESPITE the depression which ut one
time threatened the security OF the
snlendid publishing house located al
Nashville. Tenn, Dr. A. M. Townsend
rerort as secretary of the S. $. Pub-
Gshinr Board is expected to sho" d
oood volume of business for the past
wear as well as to present plans for the
reduction of the obligations on inc
property.
Among the civic subjects which are
expected to occupy the attention OF
the body will be the attitude OF the
convention toward the MIRA. DR.. Will
liams has been asked to throw the sup
port of his organization behind the
Negro Industrial League program. III
George Haynes of New York is chair
man Of that organization, Miss Mamie
burroughs is a member OF the execo-
tive committee and John P. Davis and
DR. Robert weaver of Washington are
its active field men. The sunday
School Congress of which DR.. Jernagln
of Washington is president, will meet IN
connection with the National Baptis'
Convention for the first time in many
years.