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The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
LEGION AUXILIARY CHANGES
 REGULAR MEETING NIGHT

The American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. z. M. Bradford, president, at it's regular meeting on Wednesday night December IS, voted to change the meeting night from the third Wednesday to the second Wednes- day of the month. The change be- comes effective with the January meeting.
 The unit arranged for the purpose of an indoor tennis board for social purposes. It voted to contribute dollars for purchase of library books in veterans hospital in Washington and Oregon. A number of Alaskan ex-service men are hospitalizing iii these states and the various Alaska units have been asked by one of the department chairman to contribute toward the library. From each five dollars contributed, $3.50 will be apportioned to Washington and $1.5O to Oregon hospitals.
 Mrs May Grant. rehabilitation chairman of the Wrangell unit, re- poured that Christmas gifts and cards bod been mailed to ex-service men and women of Alaska hospita- Iized in the states and that greeting cards had been sent to Auxiliary members who are away from Wrap- gell at this time.
 The unit decided to hold public card party on the evening of St. Valentines Day.
 Initiation will be held at the January meeting and the evening will close with a social hour.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
Laval Defends Peace
 Measures In Ethiopian

PARIS, Dec. 27.-Layal govern ment's prospects of surviving to- days foreign political debate in the Chamber of Deputies is considered none too good, the most optimistic forecasts predicting a majority of between 29 and 30, while many ob- servers anticipate the overthrow of the cabinet, with Herriot the most likely candidate for succeeding La val. It is pointed out in this con nection that following Thursday s cabinet council, President LeBrun conferred with Herriot for almost an hour. Laval might obtain a small marjority if those Radical Socialists who share Herriot's view point that a cabinet crisis should be avoided at this time, will con- tent themselves with abstaining from voting, but Radical Socialist papers stressed this morning that this would be resented.
 Laval himself opened the great foreign political debate for which the House has been waiting eager " TOT ulduy udyS. uS lSL14SA HI Sb recalled that he had told the Cham Der ten days ago about his efforts to achieve amicable settlement of the Ethiopian conflict in ac- cordance with the principles of League of Nations. Since that time events of grave importance had talk en place. What the Chamber had to decide, said Laval, is whether his policy was in accordance with the interests of France. Laval de- clared that he had without hesita- tion undertaken to support England if as a result of the application Of the sanctions, England was attack ed by Italy. His speech was ire quently interrupted by interjections from excited Leftwingers, but was just as often applauded by the Centre.
 French war veterans threatened to hold Parliament responsible of France was plunged into war with their former ally, Italy, by reason of the pact with Britain.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
Xmas Stockings Bring
 Children'S s Home Funds

Contributions to the Wrangell Children's Home fund received through the Christmas stockings mailed out by an Elks committee recently, to date have totalled S65.
 The following contributions have
 The following contributions have been received during the past week,
 Swan Pearson, Tokeen, Alas. $500 Frank A. Boyle, Juneau, Alas. 500 Dr. ". ". Council, Juneau, 5.UO G. D. Krause, Juneau, Alas. 200 H. NJ. Wander Leest, Juneau, Loo Geo. F. Alexander, Juneau :. Loo J. Reck, Juneau, ..--..---- loo J. Y. Lydick, Cordova, Alas. loo J. H. Clawson, Cordova, Alas. Loo Pacific Marine Supply Co.,.
 Seattle, Wash. 1000
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
Case Bldg. Taken Over For A.T.A. Headquarters

The Alaska Trollers Association held it's first meeting Saturday nigh in the new A. T. A. headquarters. The Case store building on Front street was recently secured for this purpose. It has been fitted up with card tables and reading matter with Roy Ruttan in charge.
 Thirty members answered roll call Saturday night and listened to the reading of the minutes of the recent general meeting at Ketchikan by Andrew Barlow, port delegate at Wrangell, who was elected director in the A. T. A. organiza- tion ot the general meeting.
 Following his election as director Mir. Barlow relinquished his post as port delegate here and William Wies was duly elected to fill his uneXpired term.
 Barlow reports that the A. T. A. which had $50 members during the past year, is making excellent pro- gress. It voted at the general meet ing to repay $2O,O0O which S. Fin otOoot otAlC5 uStlI Ol Iub A. |. A. s Cooperative Fish Buying Corpora tion, had advanced last spring in order to finance the Coop through the season. The A. T. A. according to Barlow, now owns nine scows and equipment. One scow is sta- toned at Steamer Bay, three at Craig, two at Port Alexander and three at Ketchikan.
 MT. Einstoss was in Ketchikan during the general meeting and did not return to New York until after the delegates were ready for ad- journment. He assured the A. T. A that he would bend every energy toward securing the restriction, by congressional legislation, of herring fishing in the trolling areas,
 With a Wrnagell man elected as director it is felt that local troll lers are well on the way to greater recognition and that in the futura Wrangell will have a more definite part in shaping the policies of tn" A. T. A. and will be accorded more consideration in every way.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
BISHOP ROWE GENERAL HOSPITAL NOTES

F. G. Hanford was dismissed to his home Monday after spendi g several days in the hospital for treatment fan eye ailment.
 The four-months old son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Johnson died from pneumonia on Dec. IS, two hours after being admitted to the hospi- tai.
 A baby boy born to Mrs. Annie Axberg on Dec. 19, lived but half hour after birth.
 A son, weighing 2 pounds, 3 ounces, was born to MT. and Mrs. D. E. Kalkins on Sunday, Decem- Der 22.- He has been named Ran dolph Leonard.
 Mrs. Verna Gordon was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 26 as a med ical patient.
 Nels More, who was admitted to the hospital Dec. 16 suffering from throat and head wounds, has re- covered sufficiently to be up and around in his room for a time each day.
 Verne Smithley is making a good recovery from surgical operation which he underwent on Dec. 23. Mir. Smithley came to Wrangell last summer from Oregon and built a home on Wrangell Highway on the homesite adjoining that of A. Ras- mussen.
 Mrs. Elsie Ford was admitted to the hospital Christmas morning. She suffered a fractured bone above the left ankle as the result of a fall in Cow Alley.
 Jack Kelly, patient at the hos pital since De-. Il when he suffered cerebral hemorrhage, is making little progress toward recovery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
ETOLIN COULTER HOME
 FOR TW0-WEEKS VACATION

Miss Etolin Coulter, arrived from Juneau on the Northland Monday night to spend a two-weeks vaca- tion at home. She is employed in the federal building in clerical work for the EZRA which-i is head ed in Alaska by Gov. John W. Troy.
 Miss Coulter lives in the Assem- bly, apartments. Other former Wrangell residents who have apart ments there also are Dr. and Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Grisham, formerly Miss Margaret Ottesen. and Miss Helen Peterson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
GIRL SCOUTS ENTERTAINED BY
 LEADER AT CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Girl Scouts were guests Sat urday afternoon at a Christmas party given by Miss Harriet Cald- well, scout leader.
 The girls played games until they were visited by a very jolly Santa Claus, who distributed gifts to each one present after which refreshments were served.
 Assisting Miss Caldwell were Miss Aitken and the Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout committee composed of Mrs. c. P. MacCreary, Mrs. H. R. Nettleton and Mrs. N Nussbaumer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
G. .O.P. Leade In N. Y.
 Campaigns for BOrah

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-A free for all Republican contest for con- trol of New York's 94 votes in the Cleveland convention was assured today after Representative Hamilton Fish jr., announced he would cam paign for a Borah instructed dele gation. The contest will attract the attention of every political leader as the nomination of Senator William p. Borah, Idaho's constitu- tionalist, would be certain if he won New York delegation. Consequent ly, even the Democrats will be watching the battle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

ADDS ABABA, Dec. 2'.-Ethio- plan anti-aircraft guns brought down one of two Italian airplanes, (not bombers) which were flying over Dagga Bur Thursday, accord ing to reports received here. After being forced down, two of the oc- cupants of the plane fled into the brush and sand dunes to an almost certain death by thirst or starva- tion. The third aviator was de- capitated and his head carried back 10 Dagga Bur. Small bands of searchers sought to track down the two fleeing Italians who probably will meet the fate of their comrade If they are caught. A machine gun and two rifles were taken from the p4ane.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

The Northland in port. south bound Monday night, carried out it's Christmas program which a night arrival northbound had pre- night arrval northbound had pre- vented. Santa Claus was on hand with an abundance of treats for all Wrangell children. Taking passage out of Wrangell on the Northland were Mrs. Ellinor Daly for Ketchi- kan, W. M. Nc Nabb and l.. D. Lilies for Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

LONDON, Dec. 27-It was author itatively asserted here today that sanctions against Italy have already proven more effective than ;had been anticipated. Meanwhile, re- sponsible quarters expressed the growing belief that additional sane tions of oil and raw materials will not be necessary. It is believed here that Great Britain regards the forging of Mediterranean powers into readiness for mutual support is much more important than end less talk about oil sanctions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Miss Myrtle Dunkelberger return ed on the Northwestern Tuesday morning from an enjoyable visit with friends and relatives in the Puget Sound area
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Miss Frances Miller, who is en- rolled in sophomore classes at Reed College, Portland, returned on the College, Partland, returned on the Northwestern Tuesday morning to spend the Christmas vacation with her parents, Director and Mrs. Charles W. Miller, of Wrangell Institute.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

The EZRA crew is making good progress in the work of rebuildinb Front street. Wrangell is allotted 800 woking hours per week which permits 16 men to put in 30 hours and one man 20 hours. The men are paid 50 cents per hour for their work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

The Northwestern arrived in port northbound Tuesday morning with the following passengers for uran- gell Myrtle Dunkleberger, Kati ? Lauth, Frances L. Miller, Glenora Waters, Lawrence Bahovec. Pas sengers leaving Wrangell were Richard P. Gerwels and Mrs. George Peratrovich for Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Miss Glenora Waters, who is a second year architecture student at the University of Washington, ar rived home on the Northwestern for the Christmas haIidaya-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Mrs. Carl Jacobson, proprietor of the Smart Shoppe, intends to leave on the Alaska Monday for weeks visit in Petersburg combining bus mess and pleasure, as she is taking along a variety of items for sale in Petersburg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

The freighter Depere called in port this morning to load on 1000 ties. at the sawmill consigned to the Alaska Railroad.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

WASHINGTON, D. G. United States inspectors seeking prisons to hold federal convicts condemned A per cent of the local jails they visited as unfit and unsafe, it was revealed here by Sanford Bates, di- rector of the bureau of prisons. H. said that 1273 of the 2894 jails in- spected by federal agents were bar red from housing federal prisoners
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

ASMARA, Dec. 27 - Losses in fighting at Abbi Addi a few days ago were revealed by competent au- thorities here Thursday. The Ital- ians lost seven officers, killed out right, and 167 officers wounded. One hundred and sixty of the na- tive Askaris were killed and 167 wounded. The Ethiopian losses are estimated at 700 killed and 20O0 wounded
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Lawrence Behovec addived here Tuesday morning on the Northwest ern from Seattle where he entered the University of Washington last fall to spend Christmas vacation with his mother and step father MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Case.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

F. W. Wilkins has engaged pas sage on the Prince Norah south bound next Wednesday night for Seattle. He will visit with friends and relatives at Hillsboro, Oregon and does not plan to return o Wrangell until sometime in March.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

CHICAGO-Goyernor and state paroles boards of IS states granted 500 Cristmas pardons and paroles ta men in pentitentiaFies last week
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Miss Lois Wheeler arrived home on the Norco for the Christmas holi- days. She is student at State Col lege at Pullman, Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
. Local Items .

A boy was born to Mrs. George Moreno at her home on Dec. 13.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

Massaua, Dec. 27-The most DOW erful fleet that Italy ever has con- centrated in the Red Sea has just completed maneuvers designed to face any eventuality. Col. Pedro De- Valle, American attache to Rome, said that. the maneuvers were car ried out with a high degree of ef- ficiency.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27
NEWS FROM
 ALL OVER
 THE WORLD

LOS ANGELS, Dec. 26-The crim- inal complaints committee of the county grand jury late today made a sudden and unannOunced trip to the scene of Thelma Todd's mys- terious death on what was reported to be new and sensational evidence in the case. E. Clair Overholtzer, chairman, and other members of the committee, in launching tlis "mys- tery' investigation entirely separate from the main body of the grand jury and investigators assigned to the grand jury, refused to diYulge the nature of their new evidence.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

ADDS ABABA, Dec. 27-It is reliably reported here that the Ethi- opian delegate to the League of Ma tions is authorized to discuss peace proposals provided such proposals include the withdrawal of Italian troops, indemnity, and recognition of Ethiopian sovereignty. Emperor Haille Selassie is willing for a League commission to survey and mark the Italo-Ethiopian boundary. He also welcomes foreign admins tratiye and economic aid without Italian preparation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1935-12-27

MANILA, Dec. 26-Known deaths in tile typhoon which swept south ern provinces early this week in creased to four today when it was learned three persons died of ex- posture in Talisay, province of Cam arines Norte.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-03
CONFIRM ROW
WITH |CKES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. W.H -
Reports of a bitter controversy
within the administration, involv-
ing suggested resignation of two
of Secretary of Interior Harold L..
Icke's most trusted aides, were con-
firmed today by authoritative
The persons involved are Louis
r. CLAWS, chief interior depart
ment Investigator, and Ebert K.
Burlew, Ickes' administrative as
sistant. Hints" to Ickes regard
ing them have been given by the
Presidents official family, al
though not by Mr.. Roosevelt him.
self. IA
Ickes has shown every indica-
ton of standing back of them and
unless une incident can be smooth
ed over it may develop serious
split in the administration.
The dispute first came to light
with reports that the White House
had suggested removal of CLAWS
because he was doing too much in
vestigating and Burlew because he
was delaying PWA loans.
President Roosevelt yesterday in
a press conference said he had
made no such suggestions to Ickes.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-03
BY MRS. L. c. HAWK,
Press Staff Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Bornt and
Lester, Jr., returned home Thurs
day after spending Christmas with
relatives at Monrovia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong, Harold
and Paul Hawk were dinner guests
at the Ross Newton home in Cal
exico Sunday evening.
Miss Amy Tuttle was hostess at
dancing party Saturday evening
at her home in Alamo. The party
was given in honor of her brother,
James, who attends San Diego State
college aid Bob Cary, who is visit
ing in the valley during the holi-
days. Those who attended from
Verde were Billie, Barbara, and
Wiley McAfee, Chester Hawk, Le-
Roy and Wayne Bonesteele.
The Leroy Hawk family returned
home Friday evening after spend
ing the holidays with relatives on
the coast.
Miss Joyce Fillingame, principal
of the Jacumba school, visited at
the George Hunick home near
Bonds Corner, Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald England in Holtville Friday
evening. Other guests present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Slocum,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Wood
land of Calexico. After dinner bunco
was played, Mrs. Armstrong win
ming high score. tt
The many friends of the Guy
Tuttle family regret that they are
leaving Alamo Saturday to make
their home at Alamorio. Tuttle has
been transferred by the Irrigation
District board to that place.
The Williams family enjoyed a re-
union at the Mace Williams home
in Holtville recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. O'Connor
spent some time in Los Angeles
with their two sons during the
holidays. Miss Rita O'Connor re-
mained on the coast for a longer
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ross are en-
joying visit with Mrs. Ross par
entS, who have come from Ohio to
spend the winter with their daugh-
ter and Son-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross with their house guests are
spending the holidays in Pasadena
with Mr.. Ross sister.
Zoe Lilies, VINO is attending UCLA,
came home last week to spend the
holidays with her parents at
Alamo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eyerettes Warren
and two daughters of Brawley spent
the day with Mrs. Warren's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernshouse.
Leroy BoneSteele had his tonSils
removed at the Valley Hospital in
HoltvilIe Wednesday. Leroy is re-
covering at his home near Bonds
Corner. -
+. Charles SiegreSt, who is operating
a service station in Los Angeles,
and daughter, Miss Mary Siegrest,
who is attending .Chaffee Junior
college, spent the holidays with
Mrs. Siegrest and Charley at their
ranch home west of Verde.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyal Whitmer and
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-03
Alamo Verde Section News

Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmer Whitmer
went to Gardena last weekend and
were present at family gathering
to celebrate the 50th wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Whit
mer, parents of Loyal and Chalmer.
Herbert Hughes of Alamitos has
been appointed to a position in the
sheriff's office by Robert Ware.
The Alamitos teachers spent the
holidays at various places. Mrs.
Bosworth went to Los Angeles, Miss
Claypool was with her parents in
National City, Miss Allen went to
her home in Ell Centre and Mrs.
Richmond in Holtville.
Harry w. Williams and wife re-
turned to Alamo after an extensive
tour of the East. They were gone
eight months and journeyed as far
east as New Jersey where they visit
ed with Mrs. Williams relatives.
Mrs. E. R. Maring spent Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D.
Channon.
Mrs. Ross Newton of Calexico and
Mrs. Kaufman of Yuma were din
ner guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong.
Miss Lois Peck was dinner guest
Thursday evening at the Leroy
Hawk home. After dinner the young
people enjoyed horseback ride to
the desert.
Mrs. Floyd Leng is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. Kumberg
while Mr.. Leng is on the coast.
The Preece home on the Timkin
ranch was the scene of jolly party
Saturday evening. The evening was
spent in dancing. Among those
present from Verde were Mrs. La
borde and two daughters, Louise
and Harriet, Franklin Kumberg and
Chester Hawk
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Kluck of
Reno, Nevada, are spending the
holidays in the valley and visiting
Kluck's father at Bonds Corner
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Mckenzie
and Mrs. Josephine Humiston were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover Baker of Ell Centre last
week.
The young people of Bonds
Corner met at the Kumberg home
Monday evening to watch the old
year out and the new year in.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-03
ROS|CRUC|AN
FORECAST OF
I 1885 EVENTS
bEeSLock/

Predictions for 1895, based upon
assertedly scientific methods for
determining facts, and compiled in
brochure by the Rosicrucian Ord
er, has been submitted to The Press
by Charles Drees, 1872 Main street,
district commissioner of. the order.
1895 and SURPRISE is the title
of the brochure which states: "Be-
cause of general recognition that
political factions and clash of per-
Sonalities high in public office con-
stitute an ever increasing barrier
to the progress of modern society,
and the development of industry,
worldwide public opinion and ac-
ton in 1895 will favor dictator
ships
Further predictions included in
the brochure are that Austria will
fight for and secure a return to a
modified form of monarchy.
international affairs of Germany
will but solidify the support of Hit
Ter, but also bring about an alter
alton of his Objectionable policies
France will be further distressed
and terrorized by a war fear COM
plex. A costant display of her ev-
ident suspicious will affect her in
ternational good will, resulting in
a loss of trade.
In the United States, banking
and specializing systems will re-
ceive a number of new jolts and
the present yacillating conditions
in monetary matters will continue
for several months.
Readjustment in the United
States government will bring about
during the next IL months a series
of charges of deceit, fraud and de-
liberate Misrepresentation and sec
ret alliances against the highest
officers of the government.
A favorable note is that the re-
lationShip between the United
States and Canada will become
more assuring and the result in an
expansion of trade between both
countries.
The predictions conclude with
the statement that great advance
ment will be made by science in
1885 in connection with the study
Of the influence of high frequen-
cies on the cause and cure of dis
ease, and particularly of nervous
disorders.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-03
Whats the bird doing?

saw that he would pick up one seed
and then look up and all around.
Then he would pick another seed
and look around again with quick
movements of MS head.
On Guard
"Why doesn't the bird just keep
on picking up seeds all the while in
stead of stopping so often to look
around?" asked Bunty. He is a
very busy bird but he spends a lot
Of time looking around. Why, Unkie
Wig?"
IN tell her, Mr.. Longears," an
sWered the bird. "The reason I am
so busy is that, besides eating, I
must also watch for danger, Bunty.
A hungry cat might sneak up on
me. A bigger bird than 1 am, like
hawk, might swoop down on me.
A Bad Boy might try to shoot me.
SO while I eat, between seeds, SO to
speak, must look up very often to
see if any danger is coming. Even
when take drink of water / must
watch between sips. 1 haven't big
ears like you rabbits, to hear danger
coming a long way off. I haven't big
good nose for smelling danger, as
you have, Uncle Wiggily. So l must
busily watch"
IT think that's cute, too," said
Bunty. And just then, all OF sud
den, the birds bright eyes saw
danger coming.
ITS the Bob Catl" he chirped.
At the same time Uncle Wiggily
smelled the Bad Chap sneaking
along. So the bird flew safely
away and Mr.. Longears and Bunty
hoped safely away and the Bob
Cat didn't get them. Bright eyes
and keen noses are needed by the
animal folk And If the head of cab
bage doesn't make a sofa cushion
out of the chocolate cake, I'll tell
you next about Uncle Wiggily and
Lena's lesson.