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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES E
Women Voters Gather At Picnic

An outdoor picnic luncheon pre- pared over an open fireplace ad- iacent to the flower garden and pool at the home of Mrs. J. Harold Root was enjoyed yesterday afternoon by the members of the Waterbury League of Women Voters. Miss Dorothy Greer, executive secretary of the state league, was present. The program for the coming year was discussed by the various committee men chairmen.
 The chairmen are: Program, Mrs. Frank English: ways and means, Mrs. Frederick Palomba; member ship, Mrs. Harry s. Coe; librarian, Mrs. Edward A. Herr; legislation, Miss Marjorie Lynch; new members, Mrs. F. s. Chase; trained person. nel, Mrs. Charles McTernan; edu- cation, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy: child welfare, Miss Edna Ma loney; convention chairman, Miss Edith Chase; economics, Mrs E. H. Davis; legal status women Mrs. J. J. Davis; foreign policy Mrs. David P. Gaines; arrange ments, Mrs. Anson Miner; gov- erninent and operation, Mrs. Will liam Ale Amelung; press, Mrs Arthur L. Purinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Weddings

i. Mrs. Walter B. Blake entertained Thursday afternoon at lawn party and sewing meeting at her home on Springdale avenue, for members ot the evening department of the Sec ond Congregational church. Those present were Mrs. Croft Curtiss, Mrs. Samuel Ray, Mrs. Charles Nielsen, Mrs. Duncan c. Rosa, Mrs. Thomas Morgan, Mrs. Everett Stanley, Mrs. Martin E. Lane, Mrs. Howard Hol-
 comb, Mrs. Thomas Grady, Mrs. Edson R. Granger, Mrs. Franklin
 Warren, Mrs. Mabel Adgate, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Personal.
So rority Elects NeU Officers.

An annual meeting of the Cana Sigma Chi Sorority was held at the home of Miss CarIa Firlke. The fol- lowing 1ofIlcers were elected: Miss Ann skibinski, president: CaTia Finke, vice. e<president; Anne Butler, secretary; Dolores Gabriel, treasur- CT; Florence Skibinski, publicity agent.
 Plans were discussed for 8 roast tobe held in the near future. Those present were: Rita Butler, Anne Butler, Carla Finke, Dolores Ga- briel, Ann Skibinski, Theresa Gag ney, Wanda 6kibinski, Myrtle Ga- briel and Florence Skibinslki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
!. Harry Hard Photo.

A surprise party was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, Cheshire street, Cheshire, for their daughter Claire. who celebrat- ed her ninth birthday September l. She received many locely presents. Luncheon was served, following which games were played.
 Those present were Edna Kars- Ir1arski, Barbara Bohach, Ann and Joan Jurale, of Meriden; Edward and Gloria Bulloch, of Yalesville; Kathryn Parker, Marjorie and El- eanor Jones, Barbara and Jane Brodeur, Frances and Barbara Ceresale and Shirley Smith of Cheshire.
 Miss Irene McKenna of Water vile street whose wedding to George Brown will take place in the near future was honored at lawn party and kitchen shower given last eve ming at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Hal- lock of Baldwin street. Mrs. Hal locks sister, Mrs. Abrain Cronk as- sisted her as hostess. Those attend ing were: Misses Jane Tomkins, Kathleen MacLean, Fanny Edwards, Loretta McKenna, Nora Carey, Lu- cille Cronls, Doris McKenna, Vivian. Cronk, Mrs. Kenneth Ostrander, Mrs. William O,Brien, Mrs. Fred Milton, Mrs. Mary Overton, Mrs. Irving Robinson, Mrs. Bessie Green. Mrs. Michael McKenna and Mrs. James Oyerton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Miss Mary Johnson entertained at c party at her home on Fairlawn avenue last evening. Games were played and delicious luncheon was served. The guests included: Misses Mildred Montello, Lois Dontigney, Virginia Dontigney, Mary Lee, Jane BrGnnan, Bernice Atkins, Mary Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Mil1rec Nichols. Frances Deegan, Marjorie Page, Margaret Mitchell and Fran cis Smith, Robert Hans, Frederic Galligan, Francis O'Neill, David Lo- vallo, Louis Montello, Louis Oberon, Howard Hamel. Edward Rafferty, Charles Brennan, Howard Parker. Ted Lawlor, Gordon Dimick, Phyllip Riley, William and Raymond John son.
 Miss Louisa Bouley of Willow street was hostess at Q shower given at her home Tuesday for Miss Renee Trudell of Wolcott street who is to be married to Arthur Caron of Oldtown, Maine, Monday. Miss 3cnley's guests were Misses Janice Malia, Katherine Hanrahan, Helen Lynch, Mrs. John Golden, Mrs. F. R. Tomlinson of this city and Mrs. F. !. King. Mrs. Jesse Riggs and Mrs. Lester Beardslee of Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
ProspectiUe Bride Is
 Honored At SholDeT

f-
 Miss Madeline Ballantyne of East Main street who is to wed William Murphy of Frost road ont the 26th at the church of the Sacred Heart was feted recently at Q greenback shower given by her sister, Mrs. Ralph Mangini.- A delicious luncheon was served later in the evening.
 The guests present included: Mrs. Nora Horgala, Mrs. Harry Simpson, Mrs. Frank Robillard, Mrs. Rose Niclario, Mrs. Sue Mangini, Mrs. Edward Oliver, Mrs. Ralph Blum, Mrs. Harold Thompson, Mrs. Cert rude Happenny, Mrs. William Miss ct, Mrs. Rose Bates, Mrs Frank Troy, Mrs. Patrick Hogan, Mrs. John Crowley, Mrs. Thomas Murphy, Mrs. Merle Dinova, Mrs. William Dunne, Mrs. William Morton, Mrs. Louisa Vaccia, Mrs. Angelo Mangini, Mrs. Ai1tonette DiLeone, Mrs. Carnlela Calabro, Mrs. Thomas Murphy, Jr., Mrs. M. Errico, Mrs. Philip Pellitier, Mrs. Cecelia Gaunt, Mrs. Wilbur Beeman, Mrs. Frederick Reyher, Mrs. Betty Martin, Mrs. Anil Boisvert, Mrs. Timothy Madden, Mrs. Mary Brennan, Mrs. Hugh Gallagher, Mrs. Thomas Moriarty, Mrs. Cornelius Shea, Mrs. Peter Connolly, Mrs. c. Keegan, Mrs. Katherine Mott of Ansonia, Mrs. Antonio Houde, Mrs. Ralph Mangini, and the Misses Florence Ray, Edith Pilla, Nora Hayes, Marion Lynch, Adelaide Bates, Helen Shea, Ann Solury, Mar garet Sullivan, Genevieve Murphy, Helen Murphy, Mary Dunne, Sally Dunne, Mary Giacin, Margaret Lon1- bard, Nellie Shea, Gertrude Quinn, Anna Phelan. Esther Cooney, Mar garet Cooney, Dorothy Tarmey, Margaret Winston, Helen Winston, Nice Mccarthy of Ansonia, Agnes Lenhy of Ansonia, Annabelle Bren- nan of Ansonia, and Madeline Bal lantyne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

MT. and Mrs. James Keenan and son James Jr., of East Main street have returned home after spending two weeks at Bayview.
 MT. and Mrs. M. Kriegle and daughter, Ruth of Cooke street are enjoying a motor trip to Canada.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Kelley and daughter, Mary Louise of Boston have been guests of Mrs. Kelley's parents, MT. and Mrs. George &c., gears of reenleaf avenue.
 Miss Rebecca Keavaney is return ing to her home this week end after spending some time with MT. and Mrs. Danner Hastings of Miami Beach, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Personal

Mrs. Hugh Keenan of East Clay street and Miss Sally Geough ct Cherry street have returned home after visit at Bayview.
 The Town Plot Girls Volley Ball team will be guests of hot dog roast today, The group recently en- joyed a party at the home of Miss Alice Sathory of North Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. John Hawley of Highland avenue have returned aft- CT spending a few days in Maine and Vermont.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward A. Thornp- son and children Margaret and Wil- liam have been vacationing in Vir- ginia.
 Miss Florence Ray of East Main street and Mrs. Alvin Schwartz of Wall street attended the wedding of Miss Bernice O'Neil to Dr. John Malloy which took place today at St. Mary's church in New Haven. They also attended the dinner to be held at Waverly Inn following the cere- mony. Miss Ray and Mrs. Schwartz were classmates of the bride at Crosby high school.
 The members of the O. 1. c. sor- ority gave hot dog roast on Thurs day evening at Carroll's Terrace Dancing, singing and games were enjoyed. Those present were: Misses Doris Mccormack, Betty OLeary Kay O'Connell, Mary Brown, Julie Wrenn, Mary Whelean, S. Curtain Kay Carroll, Mary Kenney, Anna Curtain and Margaret Corroll.
 Misses Sally and Thelma Elbin of Fiske street motored to Atlantic City today where they will be registered at the Ambassador hotel for a sev- eral days stay.
 Miss Mary Grady of Baldwin street has been visiting with friends in Port Chester, N. Y.
 Mrs. John Reardon and daughter, Ann have returned to their home on Woodlawn terrace after spending a vacation with relatives in Green wich.
 Miss Lucy Murphy of Washington street has returned after spending the past few days in New York city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

MT. and Mrs. Edward A. Thomp- son and children Margaret and Will liam have been vacationing in Vir- ginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Miss Mary M. I. Daly, daughter of Mrs. Anna B. Daly of South Elm street will returned this week. end after spending week in Bos- ton. She will leave later in the months to enter her third term at Tufts Medical College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Mir. and Mrs. John Hawley of Highland avenue have returned aft CT spending a few days in Maine and Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Engagements
KrMBALL-GAYER

MT. and Mrs. John Gayer of Pros- pect announce the engagement ana coming marriage of theAr daughter Mary Caroline to Albert Frederick Kiinball, son of Mrs. Gertrude Kim ball of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Kelley have returned from their wedding trif
 and have taken up their residencG in Exeter. Pa. Previous to departing for Pennsylvania, the couple visited with Mrs. Kelley's parents, Mir. and Mrs. James J. Carr of Plaza avenue.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
KaYhi Invaders Lose
 Games To Local Lads

The Ketchikan high school bas- ketball team arrived here Thursday afternoon of last week the guests or the Coast Guard Cutter Cyane, 0 play off the first trio of games with Wrangel High on the nights of January30 and 31 and February 1.
 Wrangell seized the first contest with a score of 22to 16, The game was a fine exhibition of speedy passing skill on the the part of the local boys. Ketchikans slower, al thoagh more determined playing, kept them in Wrangell's wake throughout the entire tilt.
 The game on the second night resulted as a second victory for Coach Fabricius's s Wolves. The if nal score of 2S-26 brought Kayhi somewhat closer to winning than teh first game had done.
 Kayhi played better brand of ball than tn previous night and was leading the Wrangellites well into the final quarter when the defend- CTS launched an alarming scoring attack from long range, and took the contest. Kayhi's deefnse was effective, but the lads were not capable of checking the last minute rally of the local five.
 Wrangell again emerged yictori- ous in the final tussel of the three game series. The score was 24 to 23 and the game was as thrilling as the one-point margin signifies. The Wrangell Wolves in winning had to stage an uphill battle throughout the greater part of the game until the score reached a deadlock e z3- 23. During the closing minute of play a foul was committed upon lick Johnson, star forward of the local squad, who was then permit ted to take one free throw which he swished through the hoop amid the groans of the Kayhi fans. kayhi proved themselves to be good sports at all times both on and off the floor.
 The Wrangell Hi team now must journey 10 Ketchikan in order to finish the series with Kayhi. II the boys win one of these games they will be able to play off the championship with the victors Of the northern division in series of games here.
 The boys are giving a dance next Wednesday night in order to obtain funds to finance this important trip. Music will be furnished by the high school orchestra and danc- ing will start at o'clock, the clos ing hour depending upon the crowd at the affair.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
NEW DENTAL DISCOVERY TO
 BE AVAILABLE HERE SOON

Hartman's Solution, the much publicized dental pain preyenter, discovered by Dr. Leroy Lea Hart man. professor of operative dentist ry in Columbia Uniyersity's school of dental and oral surgery, will be available in Wrangell next week, supply being aboard the steamer Alaska for use by Dr. R. N. Scruby.
 The new discovery is described as not being an anesthetic, but "oe- sensitizer" to be dabbed or painted on the surface of a tooth and in from 60 to go seconds all sense of pain is deadened. The desensitizer produces no after effects and does not endanger the vitality of the pulp containing the tooth's nerve.
 The composition and rationale of the new substance were not disclos- ed until patent rights, which Dr.. Hartman assigned to the University were negotiated.
 The press of the United States and Canada has made much of the new discovery and hail it as "a mi .4culous advance"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
WrangeIl Wolves Lose
 ScalpS to Institute

The Wrangell Institute basket ball quintet scored twelfth win in seventeen starts, with a decisive
 ietory, by outpIaying, outpasslu- and outshooting Wrangell Hig last years champs, by score O. 52 to 19, before almost 200 fans IT. the school gym. The Institute losl to Wrangell by one point in a pre- yious encounter.
 The gymnasium was very cold and it took some little time for the teams to break the ice. Both teams were off considerably at first but finally Stanley, W. Is forward started things going by two sue cessive field goals. Then Johnson retaliated for the high school by a fine shot from the side lines. Tn first quarter ended to 4 and W. l. in the lead.
 At the beginning of the second quarter something must have haD- pended to the lads from Shoemaker Bay. They began to demonstrate how basketball should ie played and started to click like a new dol lar watch. Their offense worked like a charm and their defense was just as effective. Institutes offense combination of Stanley, Grant and Austin was too much for the local
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
ZERO WEATHER STRIKES
 WRANGELL THIS WEEK

Wrangell fell out of the banana belt Tuesday when the thermome- ter went down to zero during the night and in the next 24 hours went down to three below zero.
 Through the courtesy of c. W. De Remer, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau, whose observa- tions are taken at g o'clock each morning, Pacific Standard Time, for the previous 24 hours, the Sen tinel is able to publish the follow ing temperature data for the past two weeks:
 Jan. 25: Maximum 40, minimum 22; Jan. 26: 36-2O; Jan. 27: 35- 20; Jan 2S: 35-22; Jan. 29: 94-27; Jan. 30: 35-34; Jan. 31: 36-26.
 Feb. 1: maximum 36, minimum, 22; Feb. ?: 4O-24; Feb 3: 32-20, Feb. 1: 34-20; Feb. 5: 25-O; Feb. 6: 10-3 below; Feb. ': 9-1 below.
 Jan.21 was the warmest day to date in 1886 with a temperature of AZ
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
Mill Properties Sold
 To Wrangell Pkg Co.

Frank Barnes of the WrangeIl Packing Company was the sole bid der for the Wrangell sawmill Tues day afternoon at the sale held by the Bank of Alaska as trustee for the bondholders of the old Wran- gell Light and Power Co.
 Mr Barnes bid which was for SS,000 was accepted. His company gets clear title to all the sawmill properties. including the mill. dock. mill yards, lots adjoining the Wy Grocery and four lots at the old sawmiu dam
 The purchase was not made, said MT. Barnes, for the purpose of the WrangeH Packing Company ell tering the sawmill business but to secure a cannery site and the water rights of the mill dam.
 The mill has been under lease for the past several years by N Nuss- baumer, who owns the lumber iE the yards. It is understood that Mr. Nussbaumer, who is now in Se- attle, will continue operations, as both MT. Barnes and Mr. Hale Of the Wrangell Packing Company. are favorable to granting him a leaase.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
HOSPITAL NOTES

John Choquette, who was the most badly injured of the three EZRA workers who were hurt in truck accident last Tuesday, is reported as not feeling so we'll for the past day or two. Walter Sha- desty's condition is said to be fair while Fred Wickland has been dis missed to his home.
 Fred Dahl entered the hospital Sunday for treatment for had cold.
 Art Larson was brought to the hospital Saturday suffering from a fractured ankle which he sustained in an accident at his logging camp.
 J. w. Stedman, who has been i'll for the past two weeks. is slightly improved today.
 |. Clarence Lewis, son of Dave LewJs,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
Lue UOmeS to ClOSe
 For Key. Il. P. COrser

A long and uesful life, dedicat- ed since early manhood to the vel #...e oa Otuers, came to a close sun say afternoon when II. r. Corser. .eureu Episcopal clergyman breath ed hls last at Bishop Rowe General hospital following a stroke the pre- Ylous day.
 Harry Prosper Corser was born at Portageyille, New York, on Aprl l3, 1884. The family moved 10 rowanda, Pennsylvania, when he was small child. He graduated
 rom LaIayette college with a Ph. B. uegree and three years later re- eelYed an MS. degree from the same institution. lie taught in private schools from 1880 until 1888 and in 1896 was graduated from Union Theological Seminary at which time he was ordained in the Presbyterian ministry. His first pastorate was at Flagstan, Arizona, which he served two years before coming to Wrangell as a mission ary. After four years of service nsre he withdrew from the Presby- terian Church.
 The people of Wrangell built church for him which during the nrst year was called the People Church until Bishop Rowe, upon request Of the congregation, made 1t q part ot the Alaska missions or the Episcopal Church. Here Mr Corser served for 80 years until he was retired on pension in Noyem Der, 1884, after failing health pre- vented hls continuing active ser vice.
 St. Philips gymnasium was built shortly after his ordination.
 Nr. Corser was deeply interested in all that pertained To the welfare and development Of the community. He was especially interested H. schools and served a number of years as president of the school board. He served on the executive board of the Red Cross from the time of its organization in Wran- gell until his death. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations but was never affiliated with a fraternal
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
Town Team Boys Show All Stars How to Shine

In a game preceding the one played between Wrangell High and Wrangell Institute, Wednesday ev- ening, the Wrangell All Stars fail ed to twinkle, and took a thorough lesson in the art of how stars should shine by Johnny Everson and his gang of basket shooters. The score of 52 to 19 would indi- cate a rather one-sided game with the Town Team doing things be- sides shooting African dominos, but as the All Stars rang up 19 points we must conclude that they emerged from the clouds to shine for a few moments at least. For the Town Team, Johnny Eyerson gave an exhibition of basket shoot ing that leaves little doubt as to his ability to shoot baskets, crap, mos quitos or what have you.
 On the All Stars team, Howard MessiRger thought he was still at Klawock tossing salmon cases around, but at that he managed to grab ten points for his team. Also someone must have put a couple of Model T Fords in George Silvers' pockets, for like one of those an- cient Lizzies, he just couldn't get started.
 Hope to see the All Stars twink ling more brilliantly next time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
FRONT ST. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
 STARTS SOON WITH PWA LOAN.

Bids for the Front Street water, sewer and rect improvements are to be opened February 29 at the City Hall. Approximately S27000 furnished by the Public Works Ad- ministration is available for this work.
 Water improvements will consist of a new eight-inch steel water main extending from the Salvation Army hall to the Cold Storage. A complete set of new services will be made. and new fire hydrants are to be installed.
 A sewer main will extend the length of Front Street to provide sanitary service to the business dis trfct and to rid the beaches of sew age gas and sludge.
 The plank street will be torn up and the street constructed of a rock fill so that there will be an abso- ute minimum of settlement. Dry masonry rock rip rap will furnish suita able protection against the wave action of westerly squalls.
 New Method of Surfacing
 Surfacing is to consist of thick ness of crushed rock bound into a tightly competed layer with clay and sand. A rather recent innoya- tion for Alaska, this has proven ex- ceptionally suitable on the Juneau Douglas highway, and it is now being widely adopted by the Blu reau of Public Roads. Contrary to popular belief, this method of sur facing is comparatively dustless.
 Construction should be complete by the latter part of June.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
Citizens Want Action
 On Radio Interference

George NJ. Bidwell presented a petition to the Town Council last night asking that body ito take im- mediate action toward eliminating the various sources of radio inter ference that are and have been a great annoyance to radio owners and fans for several years"
 The second paragraph reads:
 We suggest that the power plant be put in condition so that it will not cause any interference Ali so, that the power lines and equip ment be repaired and put in first class condition. Also, seeing that you have 3. detector, have all data ana questIonaires on all eleel... machines and equipment of looai parties, that you enforce the or dinance covering this matter
 The petition, which is signed b5 over 3U0 WrangelI residents, iE- cluding the heaviest taxpayers, iz IorceIuiIy worded and eXpressea dearly the determination of uh1 yeop-e that the council take aetio= q; once.
 The petition closes with thes words:
 ..We trust that you will cons.Ce his matter seriously and not s.u. track this issue as former ofei. nave done"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-02-07
CAMERON PROPERTIES
 OPTIONED

A M Nickery returned Saturday
 from trip up the Stikine to con tact Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cameron and secure options from them on placer ground adjoining his properties on Gold Pan Creep in the Cassiar. Ar. Nlekery was acting for a group oi Seattle men who optioned his pro perties last month and who are interested in developing the entire creek on a large scale operation
 The trip across from Wraugell to the mouth of the river was made by gasboat. W. NJ. Buddy Simpson and Louis Provo accompanied Mr. Niekery for the arduous trip up the river Mir. and Mrs. Cameron are trapping at Warm Springs two or three miles above Shakes Cabin and about 2O miles from the moutL of the river
 Negotiating the twenty miles on the mainland required two days of travel each way On the up-riyeI trip they fought their way over the glare ice of the Stikine against a wind so strong that at one point the desert they were an hour and half traYersing less than haf mile.
 Arriving at his destination Mir. Niekery found the Camerons in good health and spirits. They have ha5 a suaeesfud trapping season but are not returning to WrangeIl until the river opens.
 They signed options on thetI Cold Pan ground in consideration of a down payment a pereeutase Of the gold recovered during th, coming season and satisaetor, selling price in the event Che u# tton is taken up on or before the fifteenth or next September.
 Mr. Aickery's immediate plan Ire rather indefinite, but he #ill probably return to the Casslar sol= going iu by plane by way of Aui
 Ha Was a boy of IS when ba It. 1.5 south Carolina home to eulistia ia he opanish-Americau War. He saa service in Porto Rico and the Phi ippines In 1902 following a visit nome after his discharge from the
 rmy, he went to Dawson, where le expected to stay year, but the Ire of gold held uim for I2 years m Yukon Territory He then went into the Cassiar and has spent al most = years in mining and pros pecting in British Columbia.
 MT. Yickery is to have charge O. -he development work on Gold Pen the coming summer He plans {. run two camps and believes that his work will be the forerunEer of busy, prosperous camp of sizabIe in the near future.