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The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
F. a. E. CHRISTMAS TREE

Planned for the coming Saturday night, the annual Christmas tree festivities of Douglas Aerie No. IF, F. o. E. and Auxiliary has been callsd off for the present at least owing to the severity of the wealth CT which would undoubtedly pre- vent many from attending who would otherwise be there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
LOSERS DRAW WELL

MADISON, Wis, Dec. 21.-Al- though this years University of Wisconsin football team failed to win a Big Ten game while the 1882 eleven lost only one. and that by one point, this years receipts were less than s1,CO0 under the figure for 1882.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
FIRE AT PETERSBURG

Fire, staring from a defective bottom in a stove, recently caused considerable damage to small building in Petersburg occupied by John Adams. He lost all of his clothing and many other personal belongings. Water and chemicals were used by the firemen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
DOUGLAS NEVIS
DOUGLAS SCHOOL CLOSED
 UNTIL AFTER HOLIDAYS

At the regular meeting of the School Board last evening it was decided to continue the special holi- day begun by the school on the first of the week on account of the severe weather, until the end of the Christmas vacation on January 3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
DOUGLAS GETS MAIL

Practically a bcatload, 25 sacks of mail mainly parcel post, came over on the 9:30 ferry trip yester- day morning and long before even ing was all in the hands of the addresses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
STORE OPEN

The Juneau Florists store will be open all day Sunday December 2Ath and from II am. to 2 pm. Christmas Day. A complete show ing of potted plants and cut flow CTS. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21

Store Open Evenings All This Week
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
STORE OPEN

The Juneau Florists store will be open all day Sunday December 2ith and from II am. to ? pm. Christmas Day. A complete show ing cf potted plants and cut flow
 ere. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
TWO BANDITS
 GET THOUSANDS

TACOMA. Wash. Dec 21.-Two bandits held up the Eatonvllle State Bank late yesterday after noon and escaped with between $5,000 and $6,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
LEAVES FOR LEMON CREEK

Howard Hayes left yesterday, after few days in town, to go back to Lemon Creek where he has a placer camp located.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-21
MRS. JOHN NEWMARKET
 RETURNS FROM SOUTH

After spending the last six weeks in the south, Mrs John Newmark- CT returned home on the steamer Alaska.
Evening star., 1933-11-09

Cascarize the system every two or three
days until the bowels are moving like clock
work of their own accord. Get the children's
bowels working with the same regularity
youngsters need no coaxing to take
Chocolate Cascaret!
ALI druggists have plenty of the new
Chocolate Cascarets now, for 10c, 25c and
SOC. In the new brown box.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
369 ARRESTS, MONTHS
RECORD OF PARK POLICE
superintendent Carroll Reports
Traffic Violations Lead and
Drunkenness Second.

Park police made 369 arrests last
month, the superintendent, Capt. P. j.
Carroll, announced today, resulting in
"a fines, totaling $1,045, and 218 for
FIXTURES reaching $561. Traffic viola
tions with 214 arrests led the list, with
drunkenness second, accounting for 85
cases.
On the Mount Vernon Memorial
Highway, for which a separate report
is made, there were 81 arrests, 16 being
fined S135, nine forfeitures of $50 and
five personal bonds taken. Automobile
speeders on the highway accounted for
10 arrests, drunkenness for four and
operating while drunk, one, the bulk of
the remainder being other traffic cases.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
NEW BRANCH OF LEGION
SEEKS PAY RESTORATION
Veterans Preference Committee
Adopts Resolutions at Meet
ing Last Night.

Restoration Of Government pay and
of jobs to those who have lost out
in the several retrenchment moves was
by the newly organized Veterans
Preference Committee of the American
Legion, meeting at Legion headquarters.
Preference for veterans, both for re-
tention in service and for re-employ-
ment after separation. is to be sought
by this group, which is headed by Ed
ward L. Marthill of Sergt Jasper Post.
Department Comdr. Rice B. Means
addressed the meeting and emphasized
that veteran benefits will be pressed in
the forthcoming eyar.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
BABIES FEATURE
FOOD SHOW HERE
Applause of Auditorium Audi
ence Decides Juvenile Pop
uIarity Contest.

The first matinee session Of the
D. G. S. food show, which opened
with the largest first-night audience
in its history last night, is in full
swing at the Washington Auditorium
this afternoon, where the demonstra-
tions and displays which attracted pop
ular comment last night are being re-
peated.
An hour before todays matinee was
scheduled to close the first popularity
contest for babies was held. In it the
audience picked by its applause the
youngsters which appealed to it most
and the show officials presented that
winner with $3.50.
Blue Eagle Guardian.
The food show opened last night un-
der the lowering wings OF the Blue
Eagle. A program Of entertainment,
designed to proclaim the District Gro
Gerry Stores, Inc, active members Of the
N. r. A, was presented. CARRIED as
Blue Eagle, 8-year-old Melvin Rosen-
berg, talented son of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
Rosenberg, led a trio of young girl
dancers onto the stage to do their
Blue Eagle dance. The girls were Isa-
belle Hamilton, Lorraine Flammer and
beCGy LANE. Inen melvin returned In
the full dress of the gentleman and
did q song-and-dance imitation Of Ted
Lewis, band leader
Among the first visitors to the show
last night was DR. william C. Fowler,
District Of Columbia health officer. DR..
Fowler viewed the more than so ex-
hibits, showing particular interest in
the booths which presented demon
strations Of food-preparation and food
processing equipment He was escorted
through the show by I. Jacobson, presi-
dent OF the District Grocery Stores, Inc,
sponsors Of the show.
Food Samples Distributed.
Hundreds Of food samples we're dis
tributed last night Among the pres
ents was Persian rug, which was re-
ceived by Miss M. Norton of 1909 Rit-
tenhouSe street.
The show win continue tonight, when
pie-eating contest for girls, the first
Of a series of novelty competitions to
be conducted, will be staged. The show
will remain in session every afternoon
and evening through Saturday, Novem-
ber 18.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
Must Pay for Unruly Dogs.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. P).-Owners of
dogs that howl and disturb neighbors
will be subject to fines Of from S. and
$25 under an ordinance approved by
the Common Council Judiciary Com
mittee. Humane societies and dog
pounds are exempted from prosecution.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
Gains Wish, Then Dies.

GOLDsBORO IN. @. R.-Mrs. Mary
Jones, IS, who had hot seen her sister
for % years, once said she would be
ready TO die If they could be united
again. Two weeks ago the sister, Mrs.
Cynthia Fields, came home. Mrs. Jones |
died-of heart complications, the doc
tor said.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
Fed Artifcially II Years.

A man who died recently In Switzer-
land had been fed artificially for IL
years. having burned his throat by
drinking hydrochloric acid.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
Liquor Ruled Out.

London's largest window-cleaning con-
Germ has ruled that, because Of the dam
ger Of the work, all employees must be
total abstainers.
Evening star., 1933-11-09
Austria Gains Trade.

While Germany's exports to Austria
have dropped heavily this year, its i'm
ports from that country have shown .
slight increase.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
CHILDREN PRESENT
CHRISTMAS DRAMA
"Why the Chimes Rang" To.
morrow at Takoma Park
Presbyterian Church.

A Christmas drama and pageant
why the Chimes Rang" will be pre-
sented tomorrow at o'clock in the
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, un-
der the direction of Mrs. NJ K. Camp
bell. The cast includes Wallace c. Ma
gathan, jr.; John E. Walker, Hugh M
Smythe, Mrs. Rose S. Rutledge, Rev
Robert c. Simmons, Olive Mcknight
William Mcknight, Hugh M. Smythe
Lois Judge, Eva Smythe, John H. Fetty
and Virginia Ladd. The pageant will be
directed by Rev Mr. Simmons. Chris
tian Huff and Jacob H. Vogel are in
charge of the stage setting and lighting
and Mrs. Jacob H. Vogel, In charge oi
costumes.
A brief service will be conducted by
the pastor, Rev. r. Paul Schearrer, pre-
ceding the presentation of the drama
William H. Walker, cornetist Of the
United States Army Band, will be the
guest soloist.
"a Glimpse of His Glory" will be the
sermon theme of the pastor at II
O'Clock. Special Christmas music will
be given. The young people will meet
at z pm, under the leadership of Roy
F. Peters, jr., and Miss Lois Judge.
A Christmas party of the intermediate
Christian Endeavor Society will be given
Tuesday evening at the home of Miss
Barbara McClenon, 211 Cedar avenue.
The annual "at home" of the Boy
Scouts, Troop 33, will be held at the
church Friday evening. The Senior
Christian Endeavor Society and the
Young Peoples Bible class will give q
joint social at the church.
The mid-week service and the meet
ing Of the Light Bearers will be omitted
this week.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
YULET|DE DRAMA
TO Be PRESENTED
"The Other Wise Man" al
Luther Place Memorial
Church Next Week.

The annual presentations Of the
Man." dramatized from the story by DR.
Henry Van Dyke by Miss Bess Davis
Schreiner, will be presented, under the
auspices Of the Chapel Players, In
Luther Place Memorial Church next
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights
at $3.50 o'clock.
The drama will be played by 100
church drama players chosen from many
churches and organizations throughout
the city, headed by George Harrington
OF Charlotte, N c., appearing in the
leading part in the legend.
The public is invited to attend the
presentations and to contribute toward
the expenses of the production and for
the poor and needy Of the city.
Rev. Carl c. Rasmussen, pastor OF
Luther Place congregation, will conduct
the ceremonial of the offertory each of
the three evenings
The doors of the church, at Four
teenth and N streets and at Vermont
avenue and N streets, will be open at
pm. The auditorium is in charge
OF Robert Blocher, who will be assisted
by large group of ushers and aides.
The committee in charge of the
drama, headed by Irving l.. Koch, an
nounces when the church auditorium
is completely filled the doors will be
closed for that evening.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
NATIONAL CAPITAL CHOIR
TO SING YULE CAROLS
DR.. F. w. Perkins breaches at
Universa1ist Memorial Church
Tomorrow Morning.

"The Ageless Christmas is the theme
of DR.. Frederic w. Perkins tomorrow at
the Universalist National Memorial
Church at II o'clock. The music Will
consist of ancient Christmas carols.
sung by the National Capital choir OF
the church. under the direction OF DR..
Albert W. Harmed.
The Ladies' Aid Association will nave
its Christmas party Tuesday at 2 o'clock
in the Romaine-Van Schaick room;
Wednesday night the church school
sponsors q Christmas party for the
parish. Dickens Christmas Carol" Will
be given in dramatized form. In the
cast are William E. Bryant, Asa NC
Cain, Bob Ferebauer, Arthur WHEY,
Grace Mccain, Alberta Williams, Alison
Clafin, Harold Norton. Miss Hortense
Keables. Betty Smallman, Alice Ma
honey, Russell Chapman, Philip Orlel,
E. H Smallman. Lorry Player, Alan
Learn, Miriam Uppercue, Mary Louise
Yeager, Mrs. G. E. Saunders and Gill
bert Saunders. The play is under the
direction of Francis Kicker.
Miss Keables is in charge of the
cradle roll holiday party Saturday after
noon in Perkins Hall.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
WILL RECOGNIZE
CHRISTMAS SEASON
DR.. ]. R. SiZoo Plans Services
at New York Avenue
Presbyterian.

At the New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church, tomorrow morning, DR.
J. r. Sizoo will have for his subject
Where Wandering Ends" This service
will be in recognition of the Christmas
season.
The evening worship will be in the
nature Of a presentation of the story
of the birth of Christ, its prophecy
and its fulfillment. This story will be
presented in six episodes. The lines
read will be from the Scriptures. The
presentation in tableaux will be by adult
members Of the congregation. A chorus
of 40 voices, under the leadership of
DR.. Edwin N. c. Barnes, will sing the
choral responses. The various presen-
tations will be introduced by the harp.
The presentation has been arranged by
DR.. Sizoo, assisted by Miss Marjorie
Webster. Mrs. Frank E. Edgington, Mrs
c. o. Goodpasture, T. D. Martin and
Willard Gatchell.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
hold fellowship tea in the parish hall
at o'clock, with Arch Whitney as host
The Christmas worship service will also
be held in the parish hall at 6.45
o'clock. Mark Smith will lead the dis
cussion of the theme, THE Other Wise
Man"
Evening star., 1933-12-23
PASTOR TO SPEAK
AT CAL VARY METHODIST
'The Unspeakable Gift" Topic of
DR.. v. N. Ridgely-Play by
Dramatic Club.

Christmas Sunday will be observed at
the Calvary Methodist Church with spe-
cial services both morning and eve
ming. At the morning service the ser
mon subject will be THE Unspeakable
Gift" DR.. Vernon N. Ridgely. minister.
will preach. The combined choirs will
sing three anthem numbers, under the
direction Of Louis A. Potter, organist
and director of music.
At the evening service a Christmas
drama, THE Empty Room" by Dorothy
Clarke Wilson, will be presented, pre-
ceded by Christmas carols. Those tax
ng part in the drama are Stanley Wolfe,
Dorothy Potter. Sally Steele. Bruce An
derson, Whitford CheSton, Miriam
Broas and DR.. H. L. Dryden.
Young Peoples League at 7 o'clock
will be in charge of Miss Joan Miner. A
service of Christmas carols Is planned,
and at 10 pm, after the church service.
the young people will sing carols to
shut-in members Of Calvary Church.
"The Tinker" by Fred Eastman. a
drama for the Christmas season, will
be presented Thursday evening in Guild
Hall, bv members of the Calvary ORA
matte Club. George C6lison is directing
the play
Evening star., 1933-12-23
SACRAMENT RITES
EFs AT 9TH ST. CHURCH
Re-. C. H. Jope Will Preach To-
morrow Morning-Musical
Program Arranged

trimming the Christmas Tree" will
be ne subject of the sermon by Rev.
CHI lrd H. Jope at the Ninth otreet
Chr jtian Church at the Christmas
con nunion and worship service To-
nor oW at II am. The choir VIII
1re- MT special Christmas music. The
.-un or Church will meet at the same same
hoU, in the church house. A special
Ch. stmas program has been arranged
IN. r the direction of Mrs h. b.
t pm. the Alpha Christian En- En-.
deayor Society will conduct the music
Iour program for the Y. W. c; A., sixth
and E streets, followed by the Christmas
tea. Miss Jean Anderson will lead the
regular meeting at the church at o'4o
The combined choirs and orchestraS
will present a program of Christmas
music at 7:45 pm. under the direction
of Joseph Harrison, director OF music
Evening star., 1933-12-23
H STREET CHRISTIAN
Ewhat Does Christmas Mean t
Us?" Topic of Rev. Williams.

"What Does Christmas Mean TO Us?"
Is the subject of the sermon by Rev. C..
=: W1ll1ams, minister of the H Street
Christian Church, tomorrow morning.
There will be Christmas carols by the
augmented choir with Mrs Emily Dick
ASon at the organ.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
CHRISTMAS EVE
CAROL SERVICE
Rock Creek Episcopal to
Have Special Program.
II Dance Is Planned. ;

Christmas eve at Rock Creek Epis-
copal Church, Rock Creek Church road
and Webster street, will be observed
with a carol service beginning at 1870
pm, followed by celebration of holy
communion at midnight. A special
sermon for the occasion will be deliv-
cred by the rector, DR.. Franklin j..
Bokanan. TIL, other services tomor-
row include celebration of holy COM
mun.on at $50 am. and morning prayer
and sermon at II o'clock At $3.50 am.
tomorrow the church school will hold
a ranger service in the church The
chill rem will bring to this service new
gifts of clothing, food and toys for dis
tribltion to the needy in the parish.
Tie services on Christmas DAY VIII
inc, lde celebrations of holy commun-
ion at 7:30 am. and 1920 am, with
ser. ION at the latter service by DR..
Bol' man. A special musical program
has seen arranged by Mrs. Ruth Farmer
Var lerlip. organist and choir director.
6. Stephens day. Tuesday. holy COM
munion will be celebrated at 1890 am.
Thu Sday, Holy InnocentS' day, will be
observed by celebration OF holy com
mu9ion at Washington Cathedral at
7:CJ am, with intercessions for the
cleI Y and congregation of Rock Greek
par II. Holy communion will also be
celebrated at the church at 1890 am;
TIE Young Peoples Fellowship Will
hold a dance in the parish house at 3
pm. Wednesday. On Thursday, at 7:3O
pm. the church school will hold its
Christmas entertainment in the parish
house. There will be an oratorical con-
test on the subject, Christmas" and a
play entitled. christmas Gifts of All
Nations." Gifts will be distributed to
the children. On Friday, at pm. the
candidates of the Girls Friendly 30
ciety will have party.
Holy Comforter Chapel, Rock creek
Parish, STA Georgia avenue, VIII holo
a carol service at II pm. Christmas eve
followed by celebration Of holy COM
nun on at midnight. On ChrStnlas
dav there will be celebration OF hoIy
conn union at $50 am. The churcn
rcho-l Christmas entertainment VIII De
rcld at 1880 pm. Thursday
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Church Federation
The union Christmas service arranged

The union Christmas service arranged
by the Washington Federation of
Churches will be held Monday at IL
am. in National City Christian Church.
The sermon will be preached by DE-.
Carl G. Rasmussen, pastor of Luther
Place Church. DR.. r. Y. Nicholson,
pastor Of Rhode Island Avenue Metho-
dist Protestant Chruch, and chairman
Of the Committee on Public Meetings,
will preside. Others participating will
be Col william o. Tufts of Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Church, president
of the federation: DR.. Bernard Bras
kamp, pastor of Gunton Presbyterian; |;
DR.. r. H. Miller, pastor Of National City
Christian: Rev. NJ P. German, pastor of
Bethany Baptist; Rev. E. C. Beery, pas
tor of Francis Asbury NJ. e. South, and
DR.. r. NJ Edwards, pastor of Brookland
M. E. Appropriate music will be fur
nished by the choir Of the entertaining
church, under the direction of w. E.
Eraithwaite.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
lexington Presbyterian.

The Spirit of Christmas" will be
the theme of Rev. Henry B. Wooding
tomorrow morning. The regular choir
will be assisted by the junior chorus.
The evening service at 7 o'clock. A
pageant, Why the Chimes Rang" will
be given by members of the Sunday
school. Special music by the choir.
Sunday evening members Of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society will sing carols
at the homes of shut-in members of
the congregation.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
FRANCIS ASBURY M. E.
HOLDS YULE SERVICES
The Pageant, Bethlehem" Will
Be Presented-Service of
White Gifts.

At Francis Asbury NJ E. Church
South tomorrow morning The Sages,
the Star and the Savior" will be the
subject of the Christmas sermon by
Rev. E. c. Beery. Special music by
the quartet and choir
The pageant, Bethlehem" will be
presented at 8 pm. A part of the
pageant will be the bringing of white
gifts"
This congregation will take part in
the union Christmas services under the
auspices of the Federation of Churches
in the Christian Church Christmas day
at II am.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Israel c. NJ. E.

Rev. E. Franklyn Howard. pastor. The
pastor will preach a Christmas sermon
tomorrow morning. using as his subject
The Christmas Present of the Ages.
Christmas music will be rendered by the
choir, with Mr.. Robert holland as con-
ductor. At 4 pm. the choir will join,
With four other choirs. in union service
and candlelight pageant at Metropoli-
tan A. M E. Church.
At 6 am. Christmas day, the choir
will render a song service of Christmas
carols and anthems.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Metropolitan A. Nj. E.

A sunrise prayer meeting will be held
tomorrow. Sermon at IL am. by DR..
Charles H. Wesley Of Howard Univer-
Sity, on THE Soul of Christmas. ="
Union candle light service at 4;3O pm.
by five churches. organ recital at
7:30 pm. by Mrs. Florence B. Porter
Sermon at pm. by DR. Thomas, on
"Crowding the Christ Out" Music by
the Senior Choir, Miss Maude G..
SmotherS, directress.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Mount Moriah Baptist.

The pastor will have a Christmas
message tomorrow at IL am. The senior
choir will render special Christmas
music. At 4:30 pm. the membership
will participate in a union Christmas
service at the Metropolitan A. M E.
church. At 1850 pm. preaching and
Christmas song service by the senior
choir. Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:30
pm. Noon prayer service Tuesday and
Thursday.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Service Of Carols.

At st. Johns Church, Georgetown,
the services on Christmas eve will be:
At 7:30 am. holy communion; the
Christmas service of the Sunday school
at $50, and at IL am, morning prayer
and sermon. At 1870 pm. there will
be the holy communion. preceded by
a service of carols. On Christmas day
at IL am there will be morning
prayer, holy communion and sermon
The Christmas tree for the Sunday
school will be on st. Johns day, De-
cember 27, at 7:30 pm, when a
pageant will be given by the Young
Peoples Society. The kindergarten
will have its Christmas party Thurs
day afternoon.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Union Watch Services.

A union Watch night service will be
held Sunday evening, December 81, at
1890 o'clock. at the Rhode Island Ave-
nue. Methodist Protestant Church.
Bishop Edwin Hughes will be the
speaker. The following churches are
united in the service: Rhode Island
Avenue M. P Church, Lincoln Road
Methodist Episcopal. United Brethren,
Bethany Baptist and lexington Pres
byterian.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
Topic of DR.. Braskamp at Gunton-
Temple.

"The Meaning of Christmas" is the
subject of DR.. Bernard Braskamp, pas
tor of the Gunton- Temple Memorial
Presbyterian Church, tomorrow morn
ing. After a brief departmental gath
ering there will be a union service for
all departments of the church school.
This will be a white gift service, at
10:15 am, and members of the school
who were unable to bring their gifts on
Friday will present them at this time.
At pm. there will be a candlelight
service in the church All who are
interested in the singing of the Christ
mas carols are invited to participate.
The Thursday evening prayer meet
ing will be held at the home of the
pastor, 1901 Park road.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Church of the Epiphany.

The services tomorrow will be as fol-
lows: 8 am, holy communion; morn
ing prayer and sermon by the rector,
ice. At II pm. cantata, THE Christ
Child" will be sung, and at IL the
midnight celebration of the holy COM
munion. Christmas day there will be
two celebrations of the holy COM
munion, at and II am. At the latter
service DR.. Phillips viii preach. There
will also be special music on Sunday
and Christmas day.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
METROPOLITAN MEMORIAL
"The Superiority of Jesus" Topic
of DR.. Chesteen Smith.

THE Superiority of Jesus" will be
the theme of the Christmas sermon by
DR.. Chesteen Smith at the Metropol-
itan Memorial Church tomorrow at II
O'Clock.
At o'clock a pageant, THE Ma
tivity." will be presented under the
direction of Harlan Randall.
DR.. Arthur D. Call, secretary. Amer
ican Peace Society. will be the speaker
at the Mems Community Bible class at
o:45 am.
Evening star., 1933-12-23
Zion Baptist. Deanwood.

The grand and exalted ruler Of the
l. B. P. O. Elks, I. Finley Wilson, will
be the guest speaker tomorrow at
IL am. DR.. C. Sumner Wormley will
be the guest soloist and Martin Luther
jackson, exalted ruler of the Bruce
Evan Lodge of Elks, will act as master
of ceremonies. Special music will be
rendered by the choir.
At 8 pm. there will be Service of
song" by the Minors Melody Chorus of
the Friendship Baptist Church. Prof
John H. Minor, director: Mrs. Myrtle
Brown, pianist; Mrs. Edna West, presi-
dent.