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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07
Al PASSENGERS
 ABOARD ALASKA FOR THIS PORT

SEATTLE, April 7.-Steamer Al aska sailed at g o'clock this morn ing for Southeast and Southwest Alaska ports with 228 first class and 109 steerage passengers.
 Passengers aboard the Alaska booked for Juneau include MT. and Mrs. Claude Rhodes, Gertrude Ke- turn, I. Heller, A. J. Rogers, Cert rude Kraft, A. E. Karnes, George A. Parks, Claude Ericson, E. R. Jaeger, Carl Weiss, Robert Crock CT, Mrs, E. B. Crocker, Louis Ste vens, Betty Karnes, Mrs. Lena Pigg, Mrs. W. B. Kirk, E. A. De- witt, Mamie Martin, Donald Mar tin, Miss Edna Jones, Miss Gladys Sullivan, J E. Click, Roy Peterman, Jaquine Michael, Mrs G. Laugh lin, Miss Lois Lacassa, Mrs. w. E. Brunson, o. Grind, Mrs. E. o. Sharne, Lavelta Gushe and 10 Steerage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07

scheduled trips, the plane will be available for special trips or char ter work, MT. Hayes said.
 Reservations may be made with MT. Hayes at the, Gastineau Ho- tel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07

FOR sRENTASleeping room. Phone 219.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07

FOR RENT-rlve-room furnished house and four room apartment Phone 3204.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07

VACANCY. Mcbride Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07
MISS ELLEN SORRI TO
 LEAVE FOR SITKA ON
 MOTORSHIP NORTHLAND

Miss Ellen Sorr;, of the Flor ence Shop, will leave on the next trip of the motorship Northland, for a business trip to Sitka. Miss Sorri expects to be away for about two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07
Marine News
Steamer Movements
NORTHBOUND

NOhIHbOOND
 . Norco scheduled to arrive
 o'clock Sunday morning.
 . Princess Norah scheduled to
 arrive Monday afternoon or
 . evening. . Alaska due Tuesday. . SCHEDULED SAILINGS
 . Northland scheduled to sail
 . from Seattle April g at . 9 pm.
 . zapora scheduled to sail from . Seattle April II. . Northwestern scheduled to sail . from Seattle April 12 at g . a. m. . SOUTHBOUND sAILINGS . Yukon scheduled southbound . April g. . LOCAL SAILINGS . Estebeth leaves every Thurs . day night at p.m,. for . Sitka and way ports. . Pacific leaves every Thursday ( . at 10 a.m., for Petersburg, . Fake and way ports. . sss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-07
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FOR SALE-Buescher Alto Saxa- phone in good condition. Write E. Suddock, Taku Harbor, Alaska
Evening star., 1934-06-15
N: R. A. IN CHURCH.
ACTIVITIES URGED
Roper Says Spiritual Forces
Need Leadership for
Recovery. rF

Sixty of the country's leading
churchmen and philanthropists in
conference at the Mayflower Hotel
were called upon last night by Sec
retary Of Commerce Daniel C.
Roper d reorganize the religious and
spiritual forces of the Nation along
lines nots unlike "the N. r. A. in
purpose"
Secretary Roper told the confer
ence. called by the National Com
mittee for Religious and Welfare Re-
covery, that there was distinct
parallel between the economic re-
covery efforts Of the administration
conferences several months ago to i'm
prove religious and welfare agencies
throughout the country.
Addressing the one-day conference
at an informal dinner last night Sec
retary Roper brought a personal
message from President Roosevelt.
He said:
The President of the United States
has asked me to assure you of his
deep interest in the cooperative ef-
forts that you are making among
all religious groups of our citizens.
He has further asked me to say that
the purpose of solidarity in moral.
religious and inspirational endeavors
has been a sustaining force from the
settlement of the American Colonies
to the present time. At no time,
however, in the history Of our courl-
try have such unselflsh endeavors
been more important than they are
today. This is due largely to un-
necessary complications in our mod
ern life. The President has re-
quested me to compliment you on
sensing this situation and in seeking
to utilize the spiritual forces in the
guidance and leadership and in the
protection of our institutions"
Finances Discussed.
Secretary Roper spoke before Cath
olic, Protestant and Jewish church,
men and welfare leaders, who had
Joined in an all-day discussion OF
financial crises facing religious groups.
E. Graham Wilson of New York
City, committee chairman, said the
national conference eliminated IA
meetings held throughout the coun-
try, and marked the first time Jews,
Catholics and Protestants had met to
consider for the churches and syna-
gogues the same problems facing busi-
ness and industry.
Another speaker on last nights
program was Father Maurice S.
Sheehy, director of the department
of social finances, Catholic Univer-
sity, who praised the efforts. of the
conference and declared that the
public must have faith in churches or
it will not support the institutions
Of the churches.
Contribute More Now.
"While Catholic institutions are
suffering from lack of income"
Father Sheehy said, Catholics are
contributing more toward their sup
port today than they were five years
ago"
Walter W. Head of st. Louis, presi-
dent Of the Boy Scouts of America,
was elected president of the Com.
mitteefo Religious and Welfare Re-
covery:A Mr. Wilson, who Is general
secretary Of the Board of National
Missions. Presbyterian Church of the
United States, was chosen chairman
of the Executive Committee.
The conference adopted the per-
manent slogan, Turn to God"
Evening star., 1934-06-15
HISTORY OF FLAG
is GEN. FRIES TOPIC
Delivers Address at Cosmopolitan
Clubs Luncheon Celebrating
Flag Day.

Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries spoke on
the history of the flag yesterday when
the Cosmopolitan Club celebrated Flag
day at its regular weekly meeting at
the Carlton Hotel.
Flag ceremonies were observed at
the meeting, after the American flag
and the Cosmopolitan flag were
brought in by two Marines and placed
on standards. Fred ]. Rice, jr., Boy
Scout, recited the oath of allegiance.
Col. William H. McCarty, president
of the club, appointed immediate Past
President Robert w. McChesney as
acting president after he had an
nounced to the club that he wished
to take vacation from his duties as
result of recent illness from which
he has not fully recovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09

service, which begin at 7:30 p. m. Admission is free, but an offering will be taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
LOCAL STUDY CLUB
 TO EXPLAIN PLAN
''MOdeI Session" to Be Held at Catholic Women
 Session in Hartford

A feature of the program of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women who will hold their four teenth annual meeting at the Ho- tel Bond in Hartford tomorrow, will be a model session" of the Waterbury Catholic Study club, in charge of Mrs Edward Mcdonald, chairman of that group. Mrs Me- Donald will be assisted by Miss Kathleen Fitzgerald. A model study project will be presented based on the topic Catholic Education" in difference to education week which is now being observed. The session is scheduled for 10:30.
 Most Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the diocese, will address the gathering, and Miss Mary E.. Driscoll of Boston, assistant state chairman, Massachusetts Commit tee Better Homes in America. The program will continue during the morning and afternoon, and Cath olic women of the city and state are invited to attend, reservations available through the local or state diocesan bureaus.
 Other groups of local interest are a panel discussion directed by Miss Kathleen Crowley of this city, industry, by Miss Mary F.. Hennessey; motion picture, Miss Julia Smith, and "The Girl Speaks for Herself," Christine Kelly, president Waterbury Girls Club Athletic association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
CHURCH TO GIVE
 EASTMAN'S PLAY

An unusual opportunity will be offered to the public of Waterbury in the presentation, at the First Methodist church, Sunday evening, of play centering around one of the most difficult and controversial pfbolems of our time, namely, how shall'a person determined to stand consistently for peace conduct him. self in the even of war? ''The Great Choice" a play in one act by Fred
 Eastman, represents an event of the next wa. In moving and chal- longing, this contemporary play wright unfolds the aromatic con- fiict between members of an inter- national youth group determined to repudiate the war system entirely and'the members of the older gen. eration who feel that war is in- evitable and that a narrowly na- tionalistic patriotism is the highest
 loyalty. A competent cast, consist ing of Miss Betty Toleman, Miss Betty Cashman, Miss M.uriel Knapp, George w. Belcher, Miss Mildred Rosengrant, Richard Tay- Tor. Miss Olive Wilder and How ard Hickcox presents the play. John Powell, president of the young peoples society of the church will be in charge of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
Work Of Red Cross
 Reviewed d In Reports
John M Burral Reelected Chairman of Local Chapter:
 Three New Executives Chosen Yesterday

Reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and officers were lected at the annual meeting of the Waterbury Chapter of the American Red Cross held yester- day at the Chamber of Commerce hall. John M. BurralI was re-elect- ed chairman. Other officers in- clude: vice-chairman, Rev Joseph Valdambrini; Thomas F. Moore. treasurer, succeeding Clifford F. Holiister; assistant treasurer. Charles P. Kellogg, succeeding MT Moore; secretary, Mrs H. Mitchell Wallace, succeeding Mrs s. P. Will Hams Jr, Mrs Goodrich smith was named chairman of the volunteer service at the meeting of the ex- ecutive board which followed the annual session.
 It was announced that $5,4O1.86 was contributed in the 17th an- nual roll call conducted from eChapter Headquarters with Clar- ence Nickerson as chairman.
 Work Outlined
 Reports were also made on the work done in Braille; disaster re- lief, first aid, home hygiene and care of the sick, home service, per sonal interviews, hospitalization, personal interviews, deaths of vet erans. junior red cross, life saving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
Clinton To Address
 Y Meeting Tuesday
Indiana U. Law School Graduate to Make Naugatuck
 Debut-RepOrts to Be Given

Naugatuck, Nov 9-The Annual Meeting and Dinner, of the Naug- atuck YMCA will be held at the Association Building on Tuesday evening. November goth at 6:S0 o'clock. This year the meeting and dinner will be open not only to members but also their wives, members of the "Y" auxiliary and their husbands and friends.
 The dinner promises to be a dandy affair. John Chomonyo will serve roast turkey dinner with all the fxings and members of the Junior Leaders Corps in uniform will wait on table.
 The principal speaker of the evening will be J. M. Clinton, a native of Indiana and a graduate of the law school of Indiana Uni versity. MT Clinton has been affil- lated with "" work for the past thirty years and his duties have taken him throughout the states, Canada, the Orient, South America and Europe.
 Always staunch friend of the Far East, MT Clinton began his foreign service in Hankow, China, in 1904, when Japan and Russia were at war. At the close of the war in 1905, Japan became Mec- caefor Chinese students who were drawn there because of her spec tacular victory over the Russians and because they hoped to learn the secret of her great success. This influx of Chinese students re- suited in call for more American secretaries for Japan and MT Clin- ton was sent to serve in Tokio.
 He did an outstanding piece of work in Tokio, organizing Chinese students into groups according to their cities, and providing the nec- essary social and athletic life for them. Frmo among these groups came many Chinese leaders who were instrumental in bringing about the revolution which made China republic.
 MT Clinton returned to the Uni ted States in 1911 for the purpose of developing Home Base con- stituency. He was so successful in this connection that the committee decided he could not be spared for permanent dllOCdtlOu dDTOdu, put must be kept free for service in whatever part of the world his help was needed. Since 1911, there fore, MT Clinton has been con- stantly travelling, giving counsel and assisting in the promotion and management of associations in many countries.
 The summer of 1894 Mir Clinton spent in Europe. He lived in Rus- sia for nearly two months, study ing first at the Moscow University and later travelling through the country. After leaving Russia he visited other European countries, including Germany. He has a clear. concise, and interesting story of conditions as they are to-day in Europe.
 In addition to the very noted speaker short reports will be given on the various activities in the To- cal "Y" and financial statement read.
 The committee in charge want to see a good attendance at this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
PALMER SPEAKER
 AT LOCAL DINNER
New President of New Haven K. R. Addresses
 Traffic Managers

Speakers from various fields of traffic management were the speak CTS last night as more than 300 members and friends of the Nau- gatuck Valley Industrial Traffic as- sociation gathered at the Elton for the eighth annual dinner meeting of the association.
 H. s. Palmer, new president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, declared that. the road of which he is head plans to offer additional service in the trans portation of freight. He was intro- duced by E. o. Goss.
 One of the early speakers was Mayor Frank Hayes, newly elected lieutenant governor of the state. The mayor left the gathering to take part in the victory parade of the local democratic party.
 E. H. Davis, statistician of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, acted as toast master for the dinner, and also gave an address in which he described the agricultural problem which America is facing. A close student of Russian affairs. MT Da- wis described the means by which the Soviet has handled various economic problems.
 Other speakers were A. D Philips, traffic manager of the Fisk Pubber Co.,, and G. K. Berkey, traf- fic manager of the foreign freigh; department, American Railway Ex- press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
2,OOO MEMBERS IN. NEEDLEWORK GUILD
Garments, Cash Obtained in Recent Campaign
 Conducted Here

The annual report of the Needle work guild made at the meeting yesterday afternoon revealed that approximately 4,000 garments had been collected and that the mem- bership is estimated to be at least 2,000. In addition to the garments, which will be distributed to vari- ous agencies to-day, $450 was con- tributed.
 Mrs F. G. Purinton was elected president of the club. Other officers are: Secretary. Miss Meta Wake; assistant secretary, Mrs John M. Burrall; treasurer, Mrs Samuel Marsh. Members of the executive committee are Mrs Hugh B. oMrse, Mrs John c. Sherwood. and Mrs William E. Thomas. Miss Helen E.. Chase is honorary president of the organization and honorary vice. presidents are Mrs A. R.. Kimball, Mrs Charles H. Brown, Mrs Pohn A. Coe, and Mrs Robert W. Dem nison.
 Speakers were Miss Florence Anderson of the Visiting Nurse as- sociation, and Miss Marion A. Kra- mer of the lincoln house staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
nd miscellaneous activities.

ana miscellaneous activities.
 There were also 15O cases car ried during each month, with 3,1S3 personal interviews given. Approx lmately 2SOO letters were written, including correspondence with vet erans administration offices, hospi- tals, national headquarters, etc. A total of 1,619 cases were acted on during the year, of which 531 were new and re-opened cases.
 Assistance in the work of hospi- talization was given by Miss Jean- nie Heppel, superintendent of the Chase dispensary; Miss Florence Whipple, director of the Visiting Nurse association; Mrs George Jackson, superintendent of the Antl-Tuberculosis League.
 Committee Reports
 Reports of the First Aid com mittee were made by Louis F. Laun, chairman; of the Junior Red Cross committee by Miss Anne E. Pagan; of the production for the year by Mrs Frank L. Budgden; While out of town branches were reported by Mrs F. A. Waters of M1ddlebury; Mrs Fred Buell. of VMto aSldEh OI Prospect, Miss Bernice I. Hubbell of Southbury, Mrs John Braxl of Thomaston, Robert F. Grant of Wolcott, and Miss Lottie Hitch cock of Woodbury.
 The members of the executive committee include: John M. Bur- rall, Mrs Frank L. Bugden, Mrs John Braxl, Mrs Fred Buell., Miss Helen B. Chase, Mrs Irving H. Chase, Rev Eugene P. Cryne, Miss Anna B. Pagan, Mrs Bernard H. Fitzpatrick. Robert F. Grant; Frank J. Green, Miss Harriet E. Gregory, Mrs Edward J. Godfrey, Mrs Robert F. Griggs, Arthur H. Goepel, Mrs Willis Hall, Mayor Frank Hayes, Attorney Patrick Healey. Miss Lottie Hitchcock, Cliff ford F. Hollister, Miss Alice E. Mrs Edith E. Ladd, Rev Dr John N. Lewis, Arthur D. Marston, Thomas F. Moore, Mrs Frank J. Newcomb, Mrs Julius B. Smith, Rev Joseph ValdambriEi, Mrs c. E. Vollmayer. Mrs Percy Warner, Mrs F. A. Waters, Miss Lois c. Warner, Mrs s. P. Will Hams, Jr,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
FOUR INJURED IN
 AUTO ACCIDENTS
One Arrest Follows Series of Local Mishaps Last
 Evening

Four auto accidents last night failed to result in any serious in- juries, but four persons were hurt and one youth was arrested on charge of driving while under the influence of liquor.
 A collision early this morning between cars driven by Alphonse Fillipone of Gates avenue and Paul Guglielmo, of 311 Oak street, re- suited in severe scalp laceration and other injuries for Mrs AL phonse Fillipone. The accident took place at East Main street and Hamilton avenue, With Gug- lielmos car ending on the side walk after the crash. Mrs Filli- pone was taken to St. Mary's hos pital by Police Driver John Moy- nihan. Motor Patrolmen Thomas Phelan and Thomas Bergin inves- tigated.
 The driver arrested was James Nolan, 20, of 39 William street, whose car collided with one driven by Miss Frances Cronin of II Southwick avene on East Main street, near the Mad River bridge. The cars were not seriously dam- aged. Nolan is also charged with operating without license.
 A skidding car struck two girls, Miss Helen Kuchenski, 21, of 45 Silver street, and Marguerite Glad ney, IT, of 23 Meriden. road, as they were on the sidewalk on East Main street. The girls may both rave leg fractures. The car was being driven by I. w. Guro- Avitz of 80 Hawkins street, who told police the car went out of control as he applied the brakes. / Leg injuries were suffered by Julius DiPaolo, 2S, of 23 Emerald street, when he was struck by a car driven by Patrick Coyle of GA Lounsbury street. The accident took place at South Main and Grand streets early last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 TOCLOSE MONDAY

Although the holiday falls on Sunday this year, public schools of the city will be closed Monday in observance of Armistice day. Ap- propriate exercises today in all the schools marked the observance of the holiday by students. Recita- tions, playlets and group singing were featured at assemblies held in both public and parochial schools. The Armistice day cere- monies today concluded a week O: special observances sponsored by the National Education association in connection with American Edu- cation week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
STORRS TO OBSERVE
 HOMECOMING EVENT

Newton Alexander of this city is chairman of the military com mittee in charge of the second an- nual Armistice and homecoming celebration held today and tomor- row at Storrs by the Connecticut State College Alumni association. Members of the association from all sections of the state are expectd to attend the ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-09
NOLLES ENTERED . IN COURT CASES

There was little business to oc- cupy city court this morning, with nolles for two minor charges be- ing entered. John Cantillon, 29, of 319 Oak street, charged with op- erating without a license, received one nolle, while the other went to Alfred Forte, AZ, of East Haw- kins street, who was charged with reach of the peace. =
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21

Mrs. Robert Rose is visiting
in Tempe this week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
R,NCH DWELLING LOANS

Loans from production
credit associations az rep ir
and improvements 90 1rc'
dwellings sre now ayail1ll uu
der the National Housing Act
20 farmers and livestock men b.
California, Nevada, Utah nu,
Arizona. the llrh District Farm
Credit Administration Office an
nounced Saturday.
The announcement said Tho
80 production credit associa-
tions in the four states were
now authorized to make such
loans. But for the present and
until these associations can pas.
upon the issue az their annual
meetings 10 be held in January
loans designed for the improv-
mcnt Of ranch dwellings exclu
siyely not ether buildings, viii
be- advanced only TO Class i
stockholders in production Gre
dit associations who acquired
such stock ~ connection with
prior loans. II remains with
the associations to determine az
their meetings next month
whether uon-mcmbcfs Of asso
Citations may receive loans Of
this kind TX.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise party was given
Mrs Al Christensen at the O..
f. 5. Chapter rooms Tuesday
evening by the members of the
Star Chapter. A beautiful
Past Worthy AIatron Pin was
presented to her at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Christensen
are leaving for San Francisco to
spend the holidays with rela
tives and viii not be here at the
installation Of officers on the 26.
Refreshments were served and
a general good time was had.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN
THE GRAMMAR School

The Christmas Spirit Las
been displayed in the gramr ar
school, every room is artistical-
Iy decorated in Christmas col
ors and has pretty trimmed
Christmas tree.
A big treat will be given to
the children Friday afterno IN
by the teachers. Some rooms
have drawn names for exchange
OF gifts. The operetta will be
given Thursday at 7:3O in the
auditorium. Schools will be
closed for two weeks over tae
Holidays.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER

Mrs. Al Christensen, Worthy
Matron of 0. E. S Chapter,
entertained all the officers and
Past Matrons and Patrons at a
turkey dinner at Yah Hi Inn
last Sunday evening.
Those present were, Mes
danes Weaver, Cohen, Farms
worth. Durham, Burt, Jackson,
Stewart, Dunaway, Palmer,
Hamilton, Preece, Clark, Isles,
Miss Jones, Messrs Hamilton,
Bryant, Cochran, Goree, Farms,
worth, Christensen and the
hostess Mrs. Christensen.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
CAMPFIRE GIRLS
ENJOY A PARTY

Chu KAPPA Tu Wa Campfire
Girls had a Christmas party
Wednesday night Dec. 10, in
the Sth grade room. Every
was present The en-
consisted OF raisin
contest, word contest, jig saw
Christmas tree puzzles. ISanta
Claus came and distributed a
a gift and treat to every girl.
Cocoa and cake were served in
in the Cafeteria.
Each girl brought some arti-
cal of food to put in the Christ
mas baskets for the needy.
Those present were: Mrs.
Sheriff., and Misses White Will
liams, Fulkerson, Collins, Knox
Cochran, Preece, Hannah. Parks
Ward Durham, Anderson Ellis
Money, Hendry, Gardner, Ware
Roche, E. Williams, McCoul-
Tough, Eisenhart, Johns. Mary
Anderson, Nayler, n. Collins,
Nowlin.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
COOLIDGE WOHANDS
CLUB MEETING

The Coolidge Wuman Cluh
held IFS regular monthly bua-
mess meeting in the Clui House
December l3. at 230 ocluok.
Mrs. u. II. tarnsworth wa
elected 70 the office Of auditor
which was left vacant upon enc
resignation Of Mn. r d Coch
ran Mrs + A. Sturgeon ST.
initiated The next meeting e.
be held next Thursday. Dee %
viii be the annual Christina
meeting 4 program sugge
tive Of the holiday season wii
be presented by Mrs II q
Stefan aud Mrs. A W. Emp
Gifts for the Christmas basket
will be accepted az tins tim,
aud all members and the.r
friends are cordially invited 4.
attend. Hostesses for the q IS
are: Mrs ". Fl. Farnsworth
Mrs. Asa Gardner. Mrs. J G.
Jayne and Mrs. John Bergum
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECT OFFICERS MONDAY

The following newly elected
officers take up their work at
the first regular meeting Of the
Chamber Of Commerce in Jam
uary.
President Francis A. Seagoe
lst Vice Pres.---Geo. W. Ware
2nd +" q '-B. G. Lettering
3rd Geo. A. NowIin
Treasurer---AIrs. Anna J. Clark
Two Board Memters...
NV. R. Mcintyre
---,--.----W. c. Ketchersid