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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-12

box was delivered to Raymond at tho
studio.
Inside woro six brown ties and n
note:
Twin you please wear these In
your autumn wardrobe-from n fan
who admires you and who is in the
autumn of life."
The sad part of 1t is that brown Is
Genes pet aversion. His favorite
colors are blue and green.
What we'll known star didn't do
himself or Hollywood's reputation
any good with the fans by his be-
havior as master of ceremonies at
q recent premier?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-12
KNICK-KNACKS-

Eastern rumors would estrange
Glenda Farrell and Robert Riskin,
but the pair were very much in
evidence together at the Max Rein
hardt dinner. +. Nils Asther slipped
quietly out Of Hollywood and Is in
New York by now. The reason for
secrecy being possible process servers
especially in Chicago. Claudette
Colbert's ma is back from Paris. A..
Very funny miXup at the Hayworth
club the other night when Composer
Arthur Johnson was ready to bet
800 that Eddie Kane was Bob
Benchley and Kane in turn mistook
George Goldie for Harry Cohn.
Reb Russell. one time all American
fullback for Northwestern and lately
a western star in the movies, Is off
to New York to see about playing
professional football this winter with
the Giants. And Joe f. Brown
has been showing AL Levy's tavern
and other Hollywood spots to a
newspaper friend from his home
town, Toledo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28

trTIH1T'TIiTIr5Tlll''TNTmrriU SUPERINTENDENT HIlIlHlAllllLHNssy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
By P ,t.-,.. p CARL M. FRANKLIN

,s.sas By ,t......t s,,z.
 '-" CARL M. FRANKLIN ' 2
 With as varied program of ex- tra- a-curricular activities as may be found in the majority of colleges, men and women students of Alaska College are enabled to make valu- able use of their leisure time.
 One of the most outstanding is athletics. The athletic program of the college this year towers above that of any of the preceding years like the Majestic Mckinley towers above the surrounding peaks Bas- ketball, as usual, holds the spot light. This year, as a fitting climax to the unparalleled development of the sports program, eight stalwarts of the maple court made a 5000 mile trip. In four weeks of travel they played games in all the lead ing coast cities of the Territory.
 Tumbling, wrestling, boxing, in- door baseball, volleyball, tennis and rifle practice are other outstand- ing indoor activities. On one occa- sion the tumbling team made a trip with the basketball squad.
 Outdoor Sports
 The varied program of outdoor sports has been enlarged this year with the construction of an ice hockey rink on the campus. Skat- ing, skiing, snow-s h o cling and mountain climbing find many en- thusiasts in this Paradise" of win ter sports Though outstanding, the winter sports are but few of the outdoor activities. Hunting and fishing in the fall. and baseball, track, tennis, and fishing in the spring are others of importance.
 Musical activities form an im- portant part of the extra curricul- ar program. Foremost among these are the college pep band, mems quartet, mixed glee club, and wom- ems trio. The first two made their debut to the radio audience oi Alaska in recent college broad cast, by remote control through station KFQD in Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
Alaska Public School System

Commissioner of Education. In the
 creation of the type of Territorial
 school board as it now exists, the Legislature gave the Board wide powers, among which was the pow CT to abolish rural school boards.
 At the first meeting of the Board i last June, that body abolished all rural school boards, so now, only the incorporated school districts have school boards All other schools are administered by the Commissioner of Education Among the many reasons for abolishing rural school boards was that it would give the Territorial Board better control over the appropria- tions made by the Legislature. The Commissioner of Education had al- ways approved budgets for rural boards, and for the past two years set salaries of teachers. In spite of this, many school boards would pay higher wages to teachers than permitted by the Commissioner salary schedule, and too, m any boards overran their budgets, some coming out at the end with defic- it's of many hundred dollars, which the Territory had to make good. Under the present system, the Com missioner of Education has com plete control over the appropria- tions made for rural schools. Each rural school now has an agent, appointed by the Commissioner: this agent looks after the school property, and approves bills for small expenditures.
 In all of the Incorporated school districts, except that of Eagle, both elementary and high school in struction is given. The enrolment at Eagle is small, and no high school instruction is given In the larger cities, the pupils have a wide variety of subjects to choose from, including the usual academic subjects, as well as the vocation al, such as manual training, home economies, and commercial sub jects. As rule, in the smaller high schools, only the academic subjects are given.
 Four of the larger high schools are accredited with the Northwest Association of Secondary and High CT Schools; these are Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan. Four more are making application, i.e., Petersburg, Cordova, Seward and Nome These schools are all accredited by the University of Wa h n gton as well as Sitka, Douglas, and Wrangell. And while
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some of the smaller high schools
 have not been accredited by either
 of the above organizations, their
 graduates are making good in col
 lege and university. A graduate
 of the Skagway high school recent
 ly entered the University of Wash
 ington, and during the first quarter
 made grade of "A" in every sub
 ject. The work done in the grades and high school 'in the incorpor- ated schools is no doubt as good as that received in any of the schools in the states, taken as an average.
 The academic work given in the grades of the rural schools is equivalent to that given in the rural schools in the states. In some communities, the academic work is not stressed probably as much as in others, but in these communi- ties, some manual training and sewing is given the pupils, as it is felt that they will have need of these after leaving school. The teachers of these schools are well prepared Of the total of 94 teach CTS in rural schools, 20 are col-, lege or university graduates, and 68 are graduates of a two-year nor nal course, and in some cases, a three year course. A few of those who are college graduates are also normal graduates Only five of the 94 have had less than two years of Normal training, and these are, as a rule, some of the older teach CTS who have been in the Terri tory for a long period, and are giv- ing excellent satisfaction as teach CTS, even though their training is not as much as that of the newer teachers.
 In some of the larger rural schools, some high school work is being given, though the teachers are handicapped in this work, as they are not able to give the va riety of subjects that are given in the larger high schools The type of work given is mostly academic, though some schools do offer man. ual training and home economics. Owing to the limited appropriations for rural schools, the Territorial Board will elimina te the high school work in rural schools next year.
 The per capita cost of operating the schools, both in the cities, and in the rural schools, has been grad ually diminished during the past few years. This cost will be ma terially reduced for the present
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
ANIMALS GIVEN MUCH ATTENTION
Biological Department, AldSkd College

The work of the Biological Sur vey of the Department of Agricul- trre which has been carried on cooperatively with the College for six years is only preliminary to other fields of great importance.
 The "carideer," a cross between the reindeer and the caribou is being developed at the College station and on Nunivak Island. The adult carideer is fifty to one hundred pounds heavier than the reindeer.
 Domesticating the m oun ta n sheep and crossbreeding with do- nnestic sheep is an interesting Bio logical Survey project being car ried on at the College station. A hardy animal particularly suited to Alaskan conditions and possessing the superior meat qualities of the mountain sheep is sought
 The muskoxen brought to Alaska from Greenland in 1880 are now in their fourth year at the Biological Survey Station at the College These animals brought in as calves and yearlings are doing well and by spring will have reached breed ing age.
 Bear, so numerous in most of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
College, Alaska, and a-Curricular

bogganing, dog7sled riding. :. and driving, hiking the wood -trails and paths on the hills around the campus, and hunting with both ko- dak and gun-all these give health ful exercise and mental relaxation. For indoor activities and fun dur ing the two coldest months of the year, a girl may choose dancing, indoor athletics, dramatics, debate band, orchestra, glee club, working on the staff of the college paper or the year book, committee mem bership of various kinds, advertis- ing poster work, weaving and art projects, and special units related to the courses she may be taking
 What courses might she be talk ing? The usual academic courses, as well as many preparatory cours- es are offered at the Alaska Col lege. The courses in home econom- ics, business administration, and education prepare students for ap- plication of their training immedi- ately after college days.
 All in all, the Alaska College CO., ed finds her days and weeks full of worthwhile activities which are preparing her for a useful and happy life in any community in which she may find herself after her college days are over. She has practiced accomplishing valuable work and has learned to enjoy life herself and add to the pleasure of others. She lives while she is in college and in way in which she experiences the making of her own happiness and success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
TO POPUL A RIFE. ALASKA, WILSON DEVELOPS PLAN.

With an advertising appropria- ton which represents an increase of more than one hundred per cent over last year, the Alaska Steamship Company plans this season to engage in an extensive campaign to popularize Alaska The appropriation will be used in magazine and newspaper advertis- ing, illustrated literature and other material to stimulate widespread interest. ~ 2ees esse
 According to T. B. Wilson, vice. president and general manager of the Alaska Steamship Company, the advertising will be based upon a new theme this year. sIt is not only our aim to encourage tourist travel" stated MT. Wilson, but we intend to educate the public throughout the States as to the true value of Alaska"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
s5llllllliMA WALKER
Dormitory Hostess

DoTmttOTy Hostess
 The most important activity in this world is living-second to that in Importance is HOW this living is done.
 When girl comes to college she has already established cert a in habits of behavior. Her college life helps her to continue to play fair, to think clearly, to make intelli- gent decisions and to act accord ingly, and gives her practice in living among the various sorts of people there are in the world whom one may have for friends, associ- ates, and fellow citizens. In col- iege she has opportunity to learn not to be too critical, to be cour- teous, to share work and play, to that of others, and to take initia- tive. She practices living in a way that will make her free to do worthwhile things independently.
 What has the Alaska College to offer in these valuable experiences? mindedness and delight in zestful competitive activities are given full play.
 Wide Choice ot Actiuities
 Each girl has a wide choice of activities. both useful and recre- ational, to follow as a leisure-time hobby or as a manner of self-ex- precision
 If girl enjoys outdoor sports, her days here are full of activity. Skiing, skating, snow-shoeing, to-
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school year, since the school bud
 gets in practically all cities have
 been reduced from to Is per-
 cent. In the rural schools, the cost will also be reduced, due to the
 change in the method of admins 1 tration.
 The PWA grant of $175, ,500.OO for
 school buildings has been god
 send to the Territory; this, with ] the $30,00000 appropriated by the last Legislature will put the rural
 schools in excellent condition, as 1 well as that at Nome Should Con- | gress appropriate more funds for
 the PWA work, application will be | made for buildings in other cities,
 such as Douglas, Haines, Valdez,
 and possibly others.
 Probably the most unsatisfactory 1 phase of the administration to the schools, is that of supervision. Not
 enough funds are appropriated for the Com m S sio n CT to visit all schools each year, and in visiting schools, he is compelled to limit his time at the various stops to the boat or plane schedule. In some places, stops of only 45 min utes were made on the last in- spection trip. This does not give the Commissioner time to observe the instruction, give diagnotic tests, nor many other things which should be done No doubt this mat ter will be corrected in the future
 In general, it may be said that the public schools in the Territory are in good condition, from the instruction point of view. The type of organization of the Territorial Board meets the standards set up by leading educators And while there is not as much money as there should be for operating the schools, the conditions are not as bad as prevails in the states. Then there is the hope that the Federal Government will reimburse the Territory for what it is spending on the education of natives in the Territorial schools. During the school year 1932-1934, this amount ed to $19o, ,67352. Delegate Dimond is introducing a bill into Congress for this reimbursement for the year stated, and to make it possible for the Territory to be reimbursed each year for this service If this bill goes through, the Territory will not only be relieved of great burden, but the Territorial Board will be in position to give bet ter service to it's schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
By A. E. KARNES,
Territorial Commissioner of
 Educdtion

Recent studies in school admin istration nave brought to light the fact that the larger administrations al units are more economical than the small. The larger units are now being advocated as one of the many ways of helping solve the problem of school financing during the depression Alaska has recent ly taken steps to bring its public schools more nearly under one ad- rninistrative unit.
 The Territorial Legislature in 1915, established "a uniform school system with a Territorial Board of Education consisting of the Gov ernor, who was designated as Ex- officio Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Treasurer of the Territory, and the Assistant Sup erintendent of Public Instruction, appointed by the Governor. Two years later, the Legislature created a new type of board. consisting of the Governor and the four senior senators. This type of board main tained until the 1883 session of the Legislature when that body created a board consisting of five members, each holding office six years, on being from each division, and one member at large. Their terms of office do not end at the same time, and the board is there fore continuous.
 Under the old type of Board, no provisions were made for regular meetings, except that they should meet shortly after the converting of the Legislature. The results of this type was that they met very infrequently, and at time when the Senator members were busy at many other things besides that of considering the schools. Con sequently, the Territorial Public Schools were really administered by the Commissioner of Education and the Governor.
 The types of schools maintained are, and have been since the sys- tenn was created, the incorporated city schools. he unincorporated village or rural schools, and the special schools. In the past, the Incorporated and unincorporated schools were administered by To- cal school boards elected by the people, while the special schools were administered directly by the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28
COLLEGE DAYS FOR
 OUR CO-EDS

Dramatics, is another important phase hf the program. Each year two three-act plays, as well as number of one-act plays are pro- duced.
 The Farthest- North Collegians, monthly publication, has taken it's place among the leading college papers. This publication, together with new yearbook-Denali-affords great opportunity for journalism enthusiasts.
 This well balanced program of tra-curricular activities offers the students many ways of satisfying their interests, thus developing to the utmost the prudent, valuable and desirable use of leisure time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-28

Alaska, have been found serious problem to solve in livestock ven lures. Civilization and educational advantages seem not to have modi- fled the predacious nature of these beasts whose activities are speedily terminated by the courage pioneer. With several hundred thousands square miles undisputed- ly in possession of the bear they are respectfully requested to stay at home.
Evening star., 1934-04-01
Who Are You?
Romance of Your Name
BY RUBY HAsKINS ELLIS.

temperament. Among other analogous
surnames are Fairweather, Fine
weather.
The Merriweathers who came to
America from England had the per-
sonal friendship of George II, who
gave them large grants of land. Mich
olas Merriwether (Merriweather) was
born in Wales in 1647, He came to
America and settled in Virginia, near
Charlottesville. where he died in 1744.
He was son of Nicholas Merriwether
of England, who died In 1878. and
from him the blood of Merriwether
courses through the veins of many of
the best families in the South.
In 1870. a grant of land amounting
to 1882 acres was given to him by
King George II. In addition to this,
he owned many other valuable tracts.
He acquired great wealth, many slaves
and fine horses. Nicholas was a YES
trymap of st. Peters Church, 1685-98.
He was burgess, representing New
Kent County, 1702-l4. He married
Elizabeth. the daughter of David
Crawford of Virginia.
The name of Merriweather, or Meri-
Wether. as it is more frequently
spelled today, is one of highest dis
tinction in America, and there are
many descendants now living who
trace ancestry to the first settler,
Nicholas.
(Copyrirht 1q34)
Evening star., 1934-04-01
Y. M. c. A. GLEE CLUB
WILL SING AT Y. w.
Group Directed by J. Nelson An
derson Will Present Pro.
gram Today.

The Y. M. c. A. Glee Club, under
the direction Of J. Nelson Anderson,
will sing at the Y. w. c. A, GA z
street, at pm. today.
The annual learn-to-swim week will
be observed in the boys department.
Monday to Saturday, inclusive.
The regular weekly rehearsal OF
the Y. M. c. A. Glee Club will be
held Monday at $50 pm. in room
PIT, Central Y. M. C. A., and the
Dramatic Club will meet in the Y.
M. c. A. assembly hall at 8:l5 pm.
The VS. Mems Club will hold din
ner meeting at Sholl's Cafe, 1919 q
street, Wednesday at 6 pm. There
will be a special induction service for
new members.
A staff meeting will be held at Q
am. Thursday at the Central "Y,"
with DR.. James A. Bell leading the
discussion.
The annual Fathers s-Mothers-and-
Sons" banquet Of the woodward
School for Boys will be held at $50
pm. Thursday at Sholls Cafe, Con-
necticut avenue and L street. The
address will be delivered by DR.. A. G.
Christie. The head master OF the
school, J. ]. King, is in charge OF ar
rangements.
The Y. M. c. A. radio talk from
Station wMAL will be given Satur-
day at S pm. by Page NICK. Etchison.
religious work director OF the Y. NJ.
c. A. The subject will be "The Child
and the Kingdom"
Evening star., 1934-04-01
ITALIAN LADIES' LEGION
WILL DEDICATE COL0RS
Services at Tomb of Unknown
Soldier Will Open
Celebration.

Italian World War Veterans Ladies
Legion Auxiliary of Washington will
dedicate their unit colors on April
% and will open their celebration
with services the previous day at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The 18th Brigade headquarters will
take part in this ceremony and act
as a guard of honor. A wreath will
be placed in the name of the aux
iliary, members of the diplomatic
corps, American Legion, Veterans OF
Foreign Wars and other units will
be present with their colors.
There will be a military high mass
April % at the Holy Rosary Church,
Third and F streets, attended by the
Italian Ambassador and his staff
members of the diplomatic corps and
all the local military and civic or
ganizations. At 2:30 pm. there will
be dedication ceremonies at the Cen
tral High School attended by the
Italian Ambassador and his staff,
military and civic organizations, with
the 9Th Marine Brigade acting as a
guard of honor. At 7:30 pm. there
will be a dinner dance at the May
flower Hotel, with entertainment
during the intermission.
Mrs. Anna Puchetti is chairman
and Comdr. Alfred A. Picchione OF
the American Legion honorary chair
man of the General Committee. Mrs
M. De Bernardo is the president OF
the auxiliary and heads the Reception
Committee.
Evening star., 1934-04-01
JEWISH WAR VETERANS
POST IS CONDUCTING
DRIVE FOR MEMBERS

The Washington Ladies Auxiliary
Post, No So, Jewish War Veterans, is
conducting a drive for membership.
An open meeting and party will be
held tomorrow at the Jewish Com
munity Center at $50 pm.
All persons eligible for membership
and their friends are invited to at
tend this meeting and party. All
American citizens whose husband
brother or son is a veteran of the
military service is eligible for men,
bership. Persons who are not citizens
and who desire to become citizens
may do so through the aid OF this
organization.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Post So,
Jewish War Veterans. recently gave
a card party for the patients at
Mount Alto Hospital. Judith Harmel
president, assisted by Jean Ostrower,
was In charge of the party. Re-
freshments we're served and prizes
awarded.
Evening star., 1934-04-01
Conquering Contract
BY p. HAL SIMS.

probably have got to two spades any
how and If neither of you can double
that bid, your partner presumably
has the key to the hand-whether to
defend the part score by bidding three
in his suit, or to stay out Of the
bidding and defend the hand in the
play.
II the double is overcalled in fresh
suit, that is again a constructive move,
and it looks as If on this occasion
your partners double was strategic
and was going to fail in keeping the
adversaries from getting together and
bidding their hands well. Unless you
have a freak, it is best to pass and
let the doubler handle the situation.
II you were going to respond to the
double by bidding the suit which has
Just been bid on your right, double at
once If you have some such holding as
@ 10 x x or K X x, potentially
the enemy are now in a misfit, and II
they have a fit for game purposes in
no trumps, double by you at this
stage may be the only way Of keeping
them out of it. When both opponents
lldNC uOublCd Oll LIlC llISI lOulO va
bidding, it takes pretty good part
nership to get to three no trumps
even If there is game in that dec
laration. A double by you at this
point simply undertakes to take care
of that suit; it does not mean that
you are prepared also to double the
openers suit, or no trumps. Your
partner. the original doubler should
now take control, and pass, double or
bid as his hand suggests, relying on
you only to stop them from running a
number Of tricks in the suit you have
doubled.
Copyright. 1934.)
Mr. Sims Will answer all inquiries on
contract that are addressed TO this news.
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Velope.