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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
DOUGLAS CITY MAKES CHANGE
 TWO SYSTEMS
Contract for Public Works Revised Because of
 Extra Loan

Application for a change of order covering the Public Works contract to install the new water works and sewer system in Douglas was the chief order of business at the regu- lar meeting of the City Council last evening. Due to the revision made in plans and extentions for the systems, which necessitated additional costs as included in the $17,900 extended loan and grant, the Change of Order" is needed according to o. H. Stratton, city engineer, who was present at the meeting to present the proposition on behalf of Stock and Wright Company. holders of the contract.
 The Council voted favorably on the business and the matter now goes before R. A.. Gridley, government engineer, and Gov. John w. Troy for final approval. Due to the extra time needed on the contract the council urged as early a start as possible on the work.
 A telegram from Delegate A. J. Dimond to the effect that additional EZRA money had been allotted for relief work here received due appre- citation at the meeting and plans for using the money to the best advan- tage were discussed. It was decided to have the Second and Fifth street projects, regrade and Hume building completed if possible.
 Nine bills amounting to $2,085 20 were approved and authorized paid. Council also voted to have James Cooper, public accountant, audit the city books, and assist in putting an appraised valuation on all lots owned by the city
 April is the date set for the next meeting of the Council and for the valuation session and any other special business. The final meeting of the body is scheduled for April IS for swearing in of the new coun- cil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
REGISTRATION
 SETTING RECORD
Change of Addresses Will Be Handled Up to , PM.
 Monday, Clerk Says

With two hours before the reg istration books close at 5 D. m. this afternoon, a total of 2,329 had reg istred to vote in Tuesdays city el- ection, City Clerk A. w. Henning announced This is a marked in- crease over last year when the total reached only 1898.
 A large number of voters were qualifying themselves and this af- ternoon there was a new influx More than hundred have regis tered since yesterday There was indication the total would pass 2,350 setting new high.
 MT. Henning advised voters today that those wishing to change ad- dresses should get in touch with the Clerks office before 5 o'clock Monday afternoon and the neces- l sary changes would be made, but ! no new registration will be made after o'clock this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
WILBUR IRVING
 ARRIVES HERE
 IN OWN PLANE
In Juneau After 2 Hour and 15 Minute Flight a
 from Ketchikan a.a

Leaving Ketchikan at 2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Wilbur Irving, who flew his passenger Lockheed Vega from Seattle, arrived in Ju- , naau at 4:30 o'clock
 Irving, who left Seattle at 8:4S o'clock Thursday morning from the Boeing Air field, was lost for three hours in a snow storm over Nanai- mo, B. c. Travelling in head wind all the way he, with his party, stop ped for the night at Ketchikan. The pilot had as passengers, his wife, Jim Davidson who is, enroute to Nome; Jeff Davis who plans to go to Cordova; Tom Mover and George Northrop, both for Juneau. Northrop came from Ketchikan to join the Demolay basketball team which has been in Juneau the past few days. .
 Irving plans to use his plane, which he bought in Seattle from Alan Blum, President of the North west Air Service, Inc, Boeing Field, commercially and in connection with his business as representative of the Armour Meat Company, the tire branch of the B. F. Goodrich Com pany, and the Valvoline Oil Com pany.
 The Irvings will make their head quarters in Juneau, and will resume their residence at 195 South Frank lin Street, They have been in Seat tie since January 8.
 After arriving in Juneau, MT. IT, wing, who has transport pilots license, took up a party of sight, seers. Those enjoying the trip were; Roberta Dooley, Marian Cramer, Ed Laurie, George Whyte and Lloyd Jarman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
AAa [I;EAA Ghurth Announcements ||G

the cross, the veneration of the cross, and procession of the Bless ed Sacrament.
 12:00 o'clock sharp, services for Three Hours Agony, ending at 3 o'clock.
 7:30 pm-The Way of the Cross
 Through the courtesy of Radio Station KINY our Three Hours Agony will be broadcasted. A spec ial choir has been prepared for the occasion.
 Holy Saturday-The service will begin at 800 a.m., the blessing of the New Fire, the blessing of the Paschai Candle, the reading of the Prophecies, the blessing of the Font followed by Pontifical Mass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04

objects and history of the order of Pioneers of Alaska. Because there was not room on the program for I long address, one member of the Igloo suggested, If we get Charlie Carter to talk he can tell every thing he knows about any subject in five minutes" He accommodated.
 Vocal solos, group singing, a whistling solo and violin selections were given on the program, the participants being Mrs. Anna Snow, Monte Snow, Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, Lyman Snow, Sam Ritter, Carol Beery Davis, Ralph Wag- goner, Clarence Bands, Lola Mae Alexander, Willis E. Novel;.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
20,000 POUNDS OF
 HALIBUT SOLD HERE

More than 10000 pounds of halibut were purchased today from the Ju- neau halibut fleet by local buyers. The Ida IT., Capt. John Sunderland, sold 5000 pounds, and the Fame, Capt Ole Johansen, sold 5000 pounds to the Alaska Coast Fisheries at prices of 515 cents and 315 cents. The Tern, Capt. Andrew Rosness sold $500 pounds to Sebastian Stuart Fish Company at the same prices. The Louhelen, Capt. Knute Hildre, with 13,5O0 pounds of halibut in her holds, sailed south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
MRS. DAY RETURNS;
 HEALTH IMPROVED

Mrs. Ray Day, and grandson Le- roy Vestal returned to their Juneau home last night on the North Sea following a visit of several months in Washington and California in the interests of Mrs. Days health whch has shown marked improve ment, with the exception of brief relapse at Fresno, enroute home
 MT. Day who left Juneau two weeks ago, met Mrs. Day in Seattle and is stepping for eye treatments for a few more days.
 Leroy Vestal will re-enter the Jul neau Schools Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
First Presbyterian Church
DAVID wAGGONEn. Minister

DAVID WAGGONEJ Minister
 l0:30 a.m.-Morning Service. Sub Jesus Explains the Kingdom V Luke 13:18-30.
 l1:30 a.m-Bible School. Lesson ject, The Faith of Paul" T know whom I have Believed" II Tim 1:12.
 7:30 pm.-Evening Service under the leadership of the Young Peo- ple's Society. Topic, How Jesus Gave Himself for Us." Isaiah 533 Peter 2:2l-25.
 Wednesday, 7.30 p.m.-Midweei Prayer Service.
 A cordIaI invitation is given t( attend these services and worship with us.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
PIONEERS BROADCAST PROGRAM, HOME GUESTS

A special program was broad cast last night by Igloo No. 6, Pioneers of Alaska. This program is dedicated to the residents of the Pioneers Home at Sltka," said Charles w. Carter, President of Igloo No. 6, "and I take this op- portunity of extending the greet ings of Igloo No. 6 to Brother Filler Hansen and his guests
 MT. Carter explained that he had chosen to review briefly the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
- First Church of Christ,
 Scientist

Sunday services '--..... De neld al Il am. in the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Juneau, on Fifth md Main Streets. The subject will be, "Unreality"
 9:45 am-Sunday School.
 Wednesday, 8:0u pm. Testi- elonial meeting.
 Christian Science Reading Room n church building. This room is open to the public Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4.
 The public D cordiai.y invited to bttend these services and visit the reading room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
MGREGOR ACCEPTS
 POSITION, BURFORD'S

Donald McGregor, who has ac- cepted a position as typewriter me- chanic with the J. B. Burford Com pany, and Mrs. McGregor, arrived on the North Sea from Seattle. MT. Mc- Gregor, who was formerly connect ed with the L. c. Smith typewriter agency in Seattle, came to Juneau last January on his vacation, and after a survey of local conditions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Corner c. An4Tu anu i--aln Street:
 The Friendly Church
 REV. ERLING K. OLAFSON,


 10:00 aIn.-Sunday School.
 HOO a.m-Palm Sunday service, with Baptism and Confirmation. Anthems: The Palms The Sen for Choir; T Love To Tell The Story the Junior Choir. Sacred solo "A Dream of Paradise" Elm met Thompson.
 Thursday, April g, 7:30 p.m.- Holy Communion.
 Friday, April 10, 12 noon to 3 pm. Three-hour Good Friday Service. sponsored by the Juneau Ministerial Association.
 Easter Sunday, April 12, II am Festival service and tenth an niversary of church.
 The public is invited to all serv' ices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
BOY SCOUTS ON GOOD HIKE

Taking the 8:30 bus this morning local scouts, accompanied by assist ant Scoutmaster Robert DuPree, left for days outing near Salmon Creek. The boys planned to hike a good portion of the way and en- joy camping out experience on their trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
WEATHER CONDITIONS AT A. M

 Juneau cloudy temperature 3i; sika raining 36; Skagway Radiovle misting, B; Mccarthy, 2; horage cloudy Springs partly cloudy Ruby, 20 Unalakleet missing.
 WEATHER SYNOPSIS
  upper the the Arctic  greater portion of southward the Valley having 4O-degre drop since yesterday morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04

William Young, Douglas Indian, was sentenced to serve six months in the Federal jail this morning when he was brought up before U. S. Commissioner J. F. Mullen on charges of breaking glass in the door of the Northern Beer hall and assaulting Police Officer, who ar rested him. He was given six months on each count but the sentence is to run concurrently which means but one actual jail term. Young. who has been in similar trouble before today began serving his sentence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Fourth and Seward Streets

Fourth and seward StreeJS
 O. L. KENDALL, Pastor l0:00 am.-Church School. John Finigan, superintendent.
 l1:00 a.m.-Morning worship. 7:l5 p.m.-Epworth League. Rosa Danner, President.
 800 p.m.-Evening service. The Rainbow Girls will be guests of the church at the morning worship service
 The public is cordially invited tc all of these services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
Holy Trinity Cathedral
THE WY. REV. CE..,ILgS E. RICE,
 Dean.

HE WY. REV. CE1..tLsS E. RlCE,
 Dean.
 800 a.m.-Holy Communion, and blessing of palms.
 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School. HOO am. Holy Communion, choral, with appropriate hymns. Mrs. Robert Livie will sing The Palms"
 No evening service at Douglas. Visitors welcome at all services Maundy Thursday-Holy Com munion, 10:00 am.
 Good Friday-Litany and address 800 pm
 The congregation of the Cathe- dral is requested to join the unior three-hour service at the Lutheran church. beginning promptly al noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
The Salvation Army
ADJUsTANT AND M1zs. TANNER

ADJUSTANT AND aYzS. TANNER
 LIEUT.. N. ... MORRIS. Sunday, 2:30 p.m.-PraiSe meet ing.
 Sunday, 600 pm.-Sunday School. Sunday, 7:30 pm. = Salvation meeting.
 Tuesday, 7:3O p.m.-Public meet ing,
 Wednesday, 700 pm. = Guard Parade
 Friday, 7:30 p.m.-Public' meet ing.
 All are welcome
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
Fifth ana Gold Streets REV. VIM. c. LeVASSEUR. S.J.
 Pastor

F1ftn ana GOto 6treetS REV. VIM. G. LeVASSEUR. S.J.,
 Pastor
 April 5-Palm Sunday
 Sunday Masses:
 500 am-Holy Mass and h. Struction.
 10:00 am.-Sunday School.
 1O:30 a.m.-Holy Mass and In struction, Blessing and distribution of palms before Mass.
 7:30 p.m.-Rosary and Benedic- ton of the Most Blessed Sacra- ment.
 HOLY WEEK SERVICES
 Holy Thursday-8:00 am, Ponti- fical Mass, followed by procession of the Blessed Sacrament. which will be exposed throughout the day on the repository specially prepar- ed for it. The Ladies Altar Society Knights of Columbus, Altar Boys the Children of Mary, the children Of the school, and he parishoner' will take their turn Tn adoration o1 the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day. At no time should tht Blessed Sacrament be left without adorers.
 ] 7:30 p.m.-Prayers and a sermon on the Blessed Sacrament.
 Good Friday-8:00 am, Mass O the Persanctified, the unveiling o
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
i NogShern Light Presbyterian
 Church

Franklin at Fourth REV. JOHN A. GLAHSE. Minister Mrs. Trevor Davis, Organist Where Welcome and Worship
 Meet" l0:00 a.m.-Sunday School. 10:50 to 11:00 a.m.-Organ Mo- nents.
 11:00 am. Morning worship. See our advertisement elsewhere tn this paper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04

decided to locate here permanently. MT. McGregor has been in the type writer business since 1926, and serv- iced Teletype machines for the West ern Union Company throughout the West Coast area.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04

Notices .,t c.4s church column Just be received by The Empire Lot later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change os sermon topics, etc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
THREE BETTER TIMES
 CONTEST GIRLS COMING

The Misses Elisabeth Kaser, Es- ther Davis and Thais Bayers, three of the Better Times contest winners are returning home to Juneau aboard the Yukon which sailed north this morning from Seattle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
MRS. RIEDI GOING SOUTH

Mrs. Joe Riedi has booked passage for the south on the North Sea for six weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs Louis Scholl at Renton, and also for medical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Ju- neau Women's Club will be held in the City Council chambers on Tues day, April ', at 200 pm.
 NORA B. CHASE, -adv sF President.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
RETURNS FROM TRIP

Emanuel Christensen arrived here on the North Sea last night after a trip south to undergo an operation He is feeling fine once more, he says.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
Seventh-Day Adventist Churct
Corner Second and Main Ssss. H. L. WOOD, Pastor.

H. L. WOOD, Pastor. Note-The services of this church are held on Saturday the Seventh day of the week
 Sabbath School with bible class es for all ages, 10 am, Saturday. Sermon and morning worship Il am.
 Young Peoples Missionary Vol nnteer Society, 2 pm, every firs' and third Saturday in the month Midweek prayer meeting ano bible study Tuesday evening al 7.30 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
NORTH SEA BRINGS FREIGHT

The North Sea docked at Doug las at Il o'clock last night from the South with nine tons of general mer- | chandise to unload.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04
- - ----s-------------- Bethel Pentecostai Assembly

CHARLES c. fi6N5ONEUS.
 Faster. Sunday services: ll.00 am. = Morning Worship Sermon by the pastor. l2 Noon-Bible School. Glasses for all
 200 pm.-Broadcasting a service over KINY.
 7:30-p.m. Evening Service. Tuesday, 7:30 pm.-Gospel serv- ice.
 Friday, 7:30 p.m.-Young People, Meeting. 8:15 p.m.-Bible Study. Communion Service the first Sunday of each month. Everyone cordially invited to all these services. 4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-04

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity, beginning at m
 Cloudy tonight and Sunday, probably showers; mo and southeast winds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
VERDICT GIVEN
 TO DEFENDANTS
Short Line, Inc, City Win Suit Brought By Local
 Doctor

A verdict in favor of the defend- ants was returned by jury in common pleas court early this after noon in the $l0,000 suit of Dr. Ar- thur r. O'Leary against the City of Waterbury and the Short Line, Inc The jury deliberated slightly more than an hour before handing in the verdict in favor of the city and the bus company.
 Trial of the suit began early last week before Judge Miles McNiff and q jury. Evidence of the case was ended yesterday and opposing coun- sel presented their closing argu- ments. Judge McNiff began deliv- ering his charge at 10 o'clock this morning, and he gave the case tc the jury shortly after ll:l5.
 Dr. OLeary claimed that he hat sustained severe injuries in 0 fal on crosswalk at Grand and Leav. enworth streets. He charged thai oil from q bus had accumulated or the crosswalk, and 1t was alleged that the city and the bus company were negligent fin allowing the oil to remain.
 The plaintiff charged that he slipped and fell on the alleged oily walk. He listed numerous injuries In the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
CATHOLIC WORKER
 EDITOR TO SPEAK
Dorothy Day, Former Com. n1unist, Guest of Local
 Club Sunday

Dorothy Day, editor of the Cath olic Worker, and one of the coun- try's outstanding labor leaders, will deliver Q lecture Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium. Her appearance has been arranged by the Catholic Study club of this city.
 Miss Day was a member of the Communist party for 10 years prior to becoming Catholic. She has done newspaper work in several large eastern cities. Recently she made a nationwide tour to make & study of conditions among the working classes.
 A large crowd is expected to at tend the lecture. with Miss Days labor background making her visit here of special importance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Compensation Agreements

Compensation of S2O2.50 for an elbow injury is warded w. E. Cal- Iaghan, 07 Howard avenue, in his claim against William Callaghan, according to the terms of an agreement filed in compensation court today. The claimant Is awarded $l2.5O weekly for 17 weeks for an injury resulting In 10 per cent loss of use of the left elbow.
 The following agreements, in which payments will be made weekly during disability, were also flied:
 Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co., TOrringtOn, and Daniel BOyak, WestIleId, Mass, burns of foot, Sll.4O, beginning April 90.
 Waterbury Mattress Co. and Emanuel DiariO, 22 Seymour street, strained back, $S.55, begin- ming April 27.
 Sponge Rubber Products Co.,, Derby, and Michael Hanas. An- sonia, finger injury, $S.2O. bcgin- ming March 28.
 ScOviII Mfg. Co. and Jeremiah Mccormack. 66 Pleasant street, foot injuries, Sl6.22, beginning May 5.
 FarreI Birmingham O., An- sonia, and Manuel Tavares, An- sonia, left foot injury, $l1.69, be- ginning April 24.
 FarreI Birmingham Co. and Joseph Balik, shelton, arm injury Sl4.Il, beginning April 2S.
 In a finding handed down today, Commissioner James M. Lynch dismisSes the claim of William Smith, of NaugatuCk, against the Eastern Mallcable Iron Co. He finds that the claimant is not en- tOtaled to compensation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Twenty-eight wPA projects were reported completed in Waterbury on last Friday. Figures from the state WPA headquarters tabulateo as of April 2eth, last, showed total of eleven projects finished with a total federal outlay of $l04. .S67. Since then many more projects have been finished bringing the governmental relief grant in this city to around the S225,o0o figure.
 According to State WpA Director Mathew A. Daly, $542,7O8 in 1eo- eral funds had been expended on seyenty-three completed projects in New Haven county. Waterbury IS the second largest city in the county Local work finished included sarli- tary and storm water sewers, water mains and miscellaneous improve ments.
 The quarter of Q million dollars outlay to date on completed pro- 1ects in Waterbury is considered Q Substantial one in comparison With other cities and towns of Connecti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
CREENBLAT'T MADE
 MEMBER BY LIONS
Reserve Officer and SaIva- ton Army Man Guest
 Speakers

Two speakers addressed the Lions club at the weekly luncheon meet Ing in the Elton today. Following the business and speakers program the members remained to initiate Charles Greenblatt.
 Major Roy E. Rice, one of the speakers, gave Q short talk on the R. o. T. O., explaining details relevant to camp work and the like The other speaker, MT. Weatherly of the Salvation Army, cited reasons why the quota for this city had been increased this year. He explained more money was needed because more relief work is being done
 It was announced the noon luncheon will not be held next week. Instead, the members will travel to the Woodbury farm at o'clock in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
YD UNITS PLAN
 FOR POPPY SALE
Annual Event For Welfare Fund to Open Next Week;
 Committees Named

P, 0. Vignuelles, YD association, and the Auxiliary will start their annual poppy sale on Friday, the 22nd. The sale will continue until the close of the local Memorial day program. Plans for the sale and the observance of Memorial Day will be made at meeting of the post and It's auxiliary in the I'D rooms tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Margaret Grenier, Mrs. Marie Caffrey, Jr, Mrs. Mae Aylward, Mrs. Agnes Minogue and Mrl. Anna Griffin will be in charge of the booth on the green. Mrs. 0renier is head of the women's poppy committee. Leo Provost heads the mems group.
 last night the post and auxiliary conducted 8 bingo party in Ricks hail. More than 150 persons at- tended. The committee in charge included Mrs. Walter Bolan, Mrs Mae Aylward, Mrs. Jane Meyer, Mrs. Florence Schaeffer, Mrs. Helen Brophy, Mrs. Lucy Moss, Mrs. Mar garct 0renier, William Aylward. Leo Provost, Joseph Carpenter, Joseph Cunningham, James Cafrey, Fred Rowe and Walter Bolan.
 
 Great Britain imported over $3,- 100000 worth of agricultural ma ni,iV1arv in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
FINDING FAVORS
 TORRINCTON MAN

A finding in favor of Jacob Rau, 132 Hoffman street, Torrington, in his claim against John II. Rosen- beck and Sons, ToTington, was handed down today by Commission CT James M. Lynch. The commis- sioner finds that hernia sustained by the claimant was the result of an employment injury and he di- rects that Rau receive $l828 weekly for seven weeks, the period he was disabled. He also orders that Rau be reimbursed for, $04 spent in paying medical bills, and that re- maining medical bills be paid by the employer.
 Rau was injured Feb. 22, when lifting Q heavy piece of metal.