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The Washington times., 1937-12-29
OVeZ! Elbow ROOm!

The District Commissioners agreed today jurors need plenty
of elbow ponder their verdics They acknowledge
further that furniture in must be able stand
goody amount of and from the 2 good and
true"
The Washington times., 1937-12-29
Dear Washington

Your determinedly lght-hearted columnist re-
ceived today an offer from an astroogist, "Let me
cast your horoscope. Those born under your sign
Of Capricorn the Goat, are hard-working,
The Washington times., 1937-12-29

This was the ruling handed
down by States Attorney James
H. Pugh here after an agent for
the Washington firm that leases
the machines forfeited $3.50 and
costs in a police court test case
yesterday.
SEIZE MACHINES
In a series of sudden raids
county police seized more than a
dozen slot machines, which had
been equipped with three buttons
that could be used to stop the
revolving wheels in an effort to
have them classified in the cate
CORY of devices requiring skill,
which are permitted to operate in
the county.
Warrants charging setting up,
maintaining and operating gam
ing table were sworn out against
The Washington times., 1937-12-29
Gas Profits Double

The Washington Gas Light Company today reported to the
Public Utilities Commission increase of than 100 per
cent in profits in November compared with Novem-
ber 1886.
The Washington times., 1937-12-29
County Ban Placed
On Slot Machines

ROCKVILLE NId Dec. 29-Slot machines gaming de-
vices and their operation will not be permitted in Montgomery
county in the future,
The Washington times., 1937-12-29
My Say

The American people are at last beginning
to wake UP to the danger of the downright "reds"
and the paler "parlor pinks" who are working
The Washington times., 1937-12-29
'EBut
I wonder:

How many people noticed little piece in the
New York Times about the famous biographer,
The Washington times., 1937-12-29
SKIPPY

Do you want money? The Washington
Times is offering $50 In prizes each week for
The Washington times., 1937-12-29

news tips phoned to The Times Tip Editor at
Republic 1894. There will BE- given SIS weekly
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
Gathering Data for Proposed Five Year Building
 Program

Looking forward to a five year school and hospital construction pro gram in the Territory, a party of officials from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D. C., head ed by Willard A. Beatty, Director of Education, have arrived in Alaska and are planning an extensive sur vey.
 Director Beatty and his par y came north to Ketchikau on the ne eg coast guard cutter Samuel D. Ing ham. Beatty and Alaska Director Hirst, flew from Ketchikan to Met lakatla, Klawock, Wrangell, Peters burg and Rake to visit the Indian Schools together with Hans Stamm, architectural engineer for the In dian Office. They intend rejoining the rest of the party in Juneau
 To Gather Information
 The Major purpose of the trip, Director Beatty said, is to gather information and first hand data pointing toward carrying out the proposed five-year program for which some funds have been made available. At this time, he explain ed, it is impossible to state just where construction will take place as the survey is being taken toward that end. The wide range of con struction problems which arise in connection with building in the far north require careful study before actual work begins, he said, and it will be the purpose of the engineer ing staff to determine costs for ten- tatiye sites where needs indicate construction of school and hospital buildings are essential.
 Mr. Beatty is accompanied by his wife, who will visit in Juneau while he and MT. Hirst make the balance of the survey trip. They plan on leaving Juneau on the Cutter Ing
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
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DIESEL SCHOOL REPRESENTA-
 TIVE WILL ARRIVE SOON

Richard Farkas, Alaska Sales Mana ger for the Adcox Diesel schools will arrive in Wrangell on the Victoria to interview prospective students for the school. As last year, Mr. Farkas has several opportunities for Wrangelll boys interested in Diesel engineering to work for their room and board while attending the school.
 MT. Farkas reports that most of the boys attending the school last year are employed on Diesel jobs already this summer. There are many diesel engines being ordered for AL aska and there is also a shortage of Alaskans who know how to oper- ate them. Most of the trained en- gineers are coming up from the states to take the jobs that should be filled by Alaskans Since his vis- it in Wrangell last year MT. Farkas has been working the territory of Panama in the interests of the school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
S S CORDOVA. ALASKA FREIGHT FER, REPORTED FLOUNDERING

A report was received in Wran- gell last night through the Sacra- mento, California broadcasting sta tion that the SS Cordova, freighter of the Alaska Steamship Co. mad lost her propellor in a storm in the inside passage, south of Ketchikan and that she was floundering at the mercy of the wind and waves. The report stated the accident hap pened yesterday morning SOS calls brought the Cyane, coast guard cut ter from Ketchikan, and the SS Northwestern which had passed the Cordova earlier that morning en- route to Seattle. Later reports said the 160 passengers, cannery work CTS, were in no immediate danger as they could be taken off if Trouble made it necessary. Confirmation of this report could not be made at the time the Sentinel went to press.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
PRESIDENT THANKS GOVERNOR
 FOR ALASKA INVITATION

Juneau = Acknowledgement of .e invitation rendered by tae Alas ha Legislature through Gov. Joun W Troy to visit the Territory was received this week by the Governor from President Franklin D. Roose velt The presidents letter follows. The White House.
 Washington April 10. 1887. My dear Governor:
 T wish to take this opportunity to thank you and through you Sen ators Brunelle and Walker and the member of the Legislature of the Territory of Alaska for Senate Con current Resolution No. 2. delivered to me through the courtesy of Dele gate Dimond.
 T am delighted to have this fine expression of friendship and want to give you all my personal assur- ance that Mrs. Roosevelt and will keep in mind for future action the very cordial invitation to visit Al aska.
 Very sincerely yours,
 Csigned)
 Franklin D. Roosevelt"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
High School Glee Club
 To Present Concert
Varied Program Has Been Worked Out For Entertaining
 Program

When the May Musicale is pres ented at the high school auditorium on the evening of May 6, Wrangel residents will be priyiliged to hear the first full Glee Club concert giy- en in the town. This musicale will be undertaken by the high school glee club under the direction of Miss Sue Harding and will be spOa- sored by he Women's Civic Club.
 A varied program has been ar ranged and diligently practiced by the girls for a number of weeks now Some thirty numbers will be on the program consisting of Piano solos, group songs in parts, duets, trios, readings and solo dances. Twelve girls will take part in the program. Besides appearing with the group, each member of the glee club will render solo or small group mum per.
 Tickets for the May Musicale will be put on sale tomorrow at the nominal sum of 35c for Adults a1d 25 cents for children. The program will be at 8 D. m. May 6, in the high school auditorium. The school committee of the Civic Club will serve refreshments at the close of the program.
 The program for the concert loi-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
JUNEAU MUSIC STUDENT
 PRESENT PROGRAM HERE

Returning on the North Sea from the third annual music festival in Ketchikan the Juneau delegates presented a program in the high school auditorium Monday morning while the boat was in port. Due to the fact that they were expected on the Alaska many people were unable to attend but those that did were enthusiastic in their praise of the musical numbers presented. The twenty-three piece band played six numbers, one of which was a sou saphone solo by Jack Glasse with a band accompaniment. A mixed chorous sang three numbers, a boys group sang three, and a girls group two. A violin solo was played by Sylvia Davis. Byron Miller was Tn charge of the instrumental music and Miss Coffin of the vocal. Both were enthusiastic over the programs presented in Keteh- ikan and Miss Coffin stated that d. ready the Southeastern Alaska mus ic festival is gaining recognition in the States as several directors from the East have asked for the chance to come up next year to help with the direction.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
DAN CUPID TAKES HIS TOLL

Dan Cupid has been taking his toll at Wrangell this week with the largest number of weddings report ed in any week for a good long time, It can't be the spring weather but maybe it is the spring in the air.
 Evangeline Williams and Samp- son Nickerson, both former students of Wrsngell Institute were married early this week They will make their home on the West Coast.
 Frances Esther 0rcutt and How ard A Nelson were married i'm the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
CIVIC CLUB TO OBSERVE
 TWENTY,FOURTH BIRTHDAY

Preparations are going forward for the observance on Saturday, May 8, of the 24th birthday of the Wom- ans Civic Club by a luncheon and program which will be held at the high school. The luncheon will be served at one o'clock, very brief business meeting with election of officers for the coming year will follow and the program will be giY- en n the auditorium. Mrs. F. s. Barnes is chairman of the luncheon committee, Mrs E. C. Anderson of the table arrangements, and Mrs, Os- terman of the program.
 All members and guests are asked to notify the president, Mrs. M. O. Johnson. or the secretary, Mrs. De. Remer, by Thursday night, May 6 about reservation in justice to the luncheon committee. No charge is being made for this birthday lunch. con but an opportunity will be giy, en for a silver offering.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
E
ALASKAN BOY IS sITD0WNER IN DATE AFFAIR I

Pullman, Wash, April 27.-Th, # sitdown strike staged here by Briee Howard, foot inch W. s S. C. freshman of Fairbanks, !
 Alaska and former high school s student of Juneau, Alaska, $ against Rhode Le Coca, a Sen ] # ior, feet 10 inches, of Bellin- $ * ham, because she refused him a 8 date to the Junior Prom on May # 1, was abruptly broken up by } Budd Bankson of Spokane, d ? Freshman, whose stature is # more than imposing. 2 Young Howard pitched his 5 tent on the lawn of the Soror- # ity House of Kappa Alpha The B * la. saying, I will stay here un- $ till she gives me a date even $ * if it takes all summer"
 Bankson arrived at the tent # * and busted Howard, then squat # ted in front of the tent and 5
 s said. Howard is my buddy, but * he has neither facial beauty # & nor physical stature for the # * beautiful Miss Le Coca It is B * not fair to her, so I will take * # up the strike myself. " # The girl in the case is keep * < ing out of sight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
Town Boys Take
 First Baseball Game
Push Thirteen Runs Over Against
 Institute

Baseball fans in Wrangell were treated last Sunday when the Wran- geII town Baseball team and the Wrangell Institute bays played the first game of the season on the high school grounds with the town Doys crossing home plate 13 times to win 13 to g.
 One of the highlights of the game was the plunge of Lincoln Peratro- yich, Institute fielder, into the drainage ditch at the end of the field. Lincoln came out of the ditch covered with mud but with the bail in his glove.
 A return game will be played this Sunday weather permitting. All town boys interested in playing baseball are asked to report to the grounds at 6:30 each evening for practice and games. The hat will be passed at the game Sunday. There will be no admission charge how ever.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
IRENE COULTER TAKES NEW
 POSITION WITH A. R. BRUEGEB

Irene Coulter. cashier at the Bank of Alaska for number of years, has resigned to accept a new posi- tion with the A. R. Brueger Can ming Company. located in Wran- geu. Miss Coulter began her new duties immediately after a short va cation this spring when she started work in the ARB Seattle offices She returned home on the North Sea on Monday and will continue her duties in the Wrangell offices of the firm.
 During the absence of MT Kirt- land on a Masonic inspection tour of Washington state lodges next month, Miss Coulter will take charge of the bank.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
May Day Will Be
 Observed Tomorrow
Stores Carrying Special Window
 Displays

May Day-Child Health Day will be observed tomorrow in Wrangell by the opening of the new Health Center at che City Hall and the i'm muniation against diphtheria of all children who have not yet been i'm munized. A list of children who ex- pect to enter school in September has been secured and while this list may not be complete, it will serve as a guide for the possible health examination of this class of pre- school children. Mothers who are certain that a child is of school age and will enter school in the fall should get ill touch with the school board or the nurse at the Health Center. Dr. Clements will make the health examinations and Mrs. Mary K. Cawthorne of the Public Health Service will be at the Health Cen ter to perform the immunization Health Protection for Every Child" is the slogan for Child Health Day. There is no charge to the parent for these services.
 Co-opera. ling with the May Day chairman and the Public Health nurse, stores that carry children's supplies have arranged special win dow displays during the week The formal opening of the Health Cen ter will be Eeld from 2: 30 to 3 and a committee will be on hanl to re- ceiye all visitors, distribute litera- ture that has been sent here for that purpose and to serve light refresh ments.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
GEORGE SMITH BREAKS LEG
 IN ACCIDENT ON SUNDAY

George Smith, fox rancher on Vank's Island, sustained a bad break of his left leg near the ankle on Sun day when the hook on the peavey he was using brokke letting the pea yey handle strike his leg with con- siderable 3orce. The Smiths were for tunate in being able to hail the ARB No. ', which was passing, and which brought them in to the hospital. The short wave radio on the ARB ship came into prominence again when they were able to contact the office in town and inform them of the accident so that the ambulance was waiting when the boat arriy- ed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
Must Carry Salmon
 Over 800 Foot Dam
Recommend Hatchery To Release
 Fish Above Dam

How to make mountain climbers out of salmon in the Columbia River will be the principal problem before a conference of Oregon and Wash ington fishing interest beginning in Portland on May under the aus pies of the United States bureau Of fisheries.
 Commissioner Frank T. Bell fore sees success for the meeting which will consider all points of controver- sy over salmon conservation in Washington.
 The problem before fishing experts is to get the salmon over the sev- enty-two-foot barrier of the Bon neville Dam, the fifty-two-foot oar rier of the Rock Island Dam and finally capture him as he swims helplessly at the foot of the 5O0-foot Grand Coulee Dam.
 The fish have been negotiating the Rock Island Dam by means of fish ladders for several years. Lad ders and elevators will be employed at the Bonneville Dam but there is no method known to hoist them oV- CT the concrete precipice of Grand Coulee.
 One of the largest hatcheries in the country is recommended to pro pagate the salmon reaching the Grand Coulee and releasing the young fish in streams emptying into the Columbia River above the Rock Island Dam, Bell said.
 The Portland meeting will be att tended by representatives of the Washington and oregon fish com missions, commercial fishing inter- ests, sportsmen and conseryationi5ts, Bell said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
I. P. MORE BUYS PROPERTY
 ON THE ZIM0VIA HIGHWAY

A transfer of real estate occurred last week when I. P. Nore purchased the c. c. 2ulaford house and garag3 out in zimovia Highway. Orvil Keeh- ey handled the transaction for MT Rulaford who now is residing in Ju- neau.
 Having been unable to secure ex- tra lots from the city near his resi- dence in town, MT. Nore purchased his tract and will move his dairy out as soon as he constructs his large new barn. He also plans eu raising mink and has the lumber all cut for the erection of his pens
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
S2,25O,OOO FOR ALASKA
 RAILROAD
Work Will Include Erection Of Steel Bridges And Ballast
 For Track
OPERATING REVENUES OF LINE MUST COVER EXPENDITURES

Col. o. P. Ohlson. general mana ger of the Alaska Railroad. said this week that he had been definite ly assured at Washington, D. C.. that $2,250,0OO will be available for the rehabilitation of the rail- road during the next four years.
 Work under a comprehensive pro gram will be started this summer and 400 men will be employed along the rail belt, Colonel Ohlson said The weather and the date the money becomes available will determine when the program will be inaugur- ated.
 Col. Ohlson also announced he was advised at Washington that the operating revenues of the line must cover operating expenditures. For this reason a raise in freight rates is made imperitive.
 Improving Service
 The fouryear program will have far-reaching affects in improving the railroad and it's service, the man ager pointed out.
 One of the major items in the list of expenditures to be made from the S2,250,O00 is the replace ment of wooden bridges and tresJles with steel spans. The largest pro- jeet of this kind is the Knik River bridge.
 Other items of the program are the ballasting of the road belt, puc- chase of a new locomotive, new boy cars, rehabilitation of section hous- es.
 The railroad will also construct a new hotel at the entrance to Mo Kinley Park. The hotel will provide modern and comfortable accomoda- tions for tourists.
 Raise Rates
 Relative to freight rates, Col. Ohl- son said the cost of materials, labor and all other items are increasing in leaps and bounds. In addition the railroad must meet as an operat- ing expense a new item of 93,OO0 annually in the provisions for ann ual leaves for railroad employees.
 It is expected that the freight raises on general cargo will be about 10 per cent and on mining mach inery and supplies about 20 per cent. Freight rates for coal will be increased about 25 cents a ton.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30

Commissioners office on Tuesday evening. Howard Nelson is employed by Custard, Meadows & Oja on their project at Waterfall and returned there later this week.
 Agnes Loftus and John w. Jones office Thursday evening and held a quiet reception for friends at their home on the point.
 And. now word comes that another young couple plan on taking their. VOWS on Saturday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
OFFICIALS OF INDIAN BUREAU MAKING
 EXTENSIVE SURVEY TRIP OF ALASKA

ham, heading for stations in the Westward. The remainder of the trip will probably be made by plane as that is the only feasible means of transportation that could cover so large an area in so short a time. They intend to fly from Anchorage to Kanatak return to Anchorage. visit Eklutna, and then make a side trip by rail to Fairbanks, where Mr. Beatty will make the graduation address at the University.
 From Fairbanks they will fly to Bethel. Hooper Bay. Kwiguk, Kot- lik, St. Misnael, Unalakleet, GoloviD Nome Teller, Cape Prince of Wales. Deering, Kotzebue and back to Far banks.
 Latest Type Cutter
 The Samuel D. Ingham, coast guard cutter which is taking the party on part of the tour is the new est of Uncle Sans cutters. She is 327 meet long and 42 feet of beam. It is designed in the "gunboat" style with a main armament of two D. inch guns which are also capable of use as anti-aircraft defense and a secondary armament of two 6-pound- Ter guns The largest and most mod ern ship of the service. the Ingham is one of a group built last year. and was brought out to the Pacific Coast last January to replace the Cbelau al Seattle
 . Her pro9elHng and auxiliary ma chinery are the latest developments in the field of steam and electrical equipment, and the ship is a marvel of efficiency and ingenuity.
 The galley equipment is all cleo tric from the potato peeler to the cooks range. All bridge and nayi- gating equipment is of the latest type, with a fathometer and Sperry gyro-compass features. The boilers are oil fired and the two Nesting house geared turbines pproduce 7200 horsepower which drives the 20O0 ton ship at a speed of 20 knots.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
COURT NEWS

Frank E. Bell was imprisoned for 30 days and fined $50 for violation of the Alaska Game Laws.
 Jack Brown was fined $25 for being Drunk and Disorderly.
 Ray Pekkala was sentenced to go days in jail for Disorderly conduct
 Tom Tremble was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $25 for be- ing drunk and DisordeEIy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
PHILLIPS TELLS OF NEW
 IDEAS IN EDUCATION WORK

Juneau-Motion picture education in the schools, use of television in class rooms, application of the fourth dimension = new ideas such as these marked the two educational conventions attended by Superinten- dent A. B. Phillips of Juneau in Spokane, Washington this month
 Returning on the Yukon, SuDt. Philips has during the past three weeks attended the Northwestern Association of Secondary Schools and the Inland Empire Educational Association, assembling superintea- dents and principals The latter was attended by 400 delegates. marking an increase of 1900 over last years attendance.
 At the Northwestern Association of Secondary Schools, 13 Alaskan high schools were accredited: An horage, Cordova, Douglas, Fair banks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Nome. Petersburg, Seward, Sitka, Skag- way, Wrangell and the Sheldon Jackson at Sitka.
 The theme of the Inland Empire convention was Development of Leisure" emphasized in view of the increased amount of leisure time to be expected for the coming school generation Speakers from through out the nation participated in the convention discussion.
 Superintendent Phillips stated that from the teaching standpoint, conditions in the states are very healthy, salaries are increasing, and the number of teachers waiting and applying for positions, he reported. is considerably smaller than before.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
PUBLIC NOTICE

Will owners of automobiles kind ly refrain from parking their cars on the old dock while ships are in port.
 Unless accompanied by their par. ents children will not be allowed on either dock.
 Thanking you for your eeopera. ton in the past, -lEcCsrmack Dock Co.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
ENGAGEMENT OF EFFTE
 BROWNS0N ANNOUNCED

E. E. Morke and Fife Brownson announced their engagement at a supper party last Friday evening. Their guests were Ann Palmer and Arnold Krone. No definite date for their marriage has been set as yet.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30

Miss Frances Ward, who nursed at the Bishop Rowe Hospital until she accepted a position as superinten- dent of nurses at the Pioneers Home in Sitka, Is a visitor in Wrangell this week. She expects to remain here until the first of the week when she will leave for Seattle where she will stay for four weeks before returning to Sitka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-04-30
Glee Club Concert Part One

l. Plano Solo by Margaret Eyon.
 2. Secular Music Group - ''As Torrents in Sumner, "The Two Roses" and "Cargoes'. The last number is a trio to be sung by Glen ora Thomas, Mana Paul and May Thomas. "Pippa's Song, Vale of Tuoni" and "Finlandia" by the Glee club.
 g. Piano Numbers by Iris Morris, Wilma Dunkelberger and Emmy Lee Forester.
 4. Sacred Music Group - "Crea- tion's Hymn, "God is a Spirit and Cast Thy Burden.
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