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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
Fishermen Get Boost in Price
 on Cook Inlet
Reach Agreem ent with Cannery Operators at
 Anchorage Plants

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 29
 Fishermen have reached. an agree ment with local cannery operators, increasing the price of king salmon up 15 cents to 75 cents each, reds and silvers up 3 cents to IA cents; chums up cent to cents each.
 Fishermen not using cannery gear will be paid one-third more than those prices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
REDUCTION IN FOREIGN GOLD
 PRICE PLANNED
Congressman Fish Proposes Purchase at Only
 $25 an Ounce

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Rep- resentative Hamilton Fish Jr., Re- publican of New York, has intro duced a measure in Congress to prevent the United States Govern ment from purchasing foreign gold at more than $25 an ounce.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
HOUSE SCENE OF DISORDER
 IN DEBATING
Congressmen Below Their Views for Congress
 sional Record
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, April 29.-If ever your visit to Washington pals on you, take an hour off from your survey of the gold crested Depart ment of Justice building and watch the House making laws.
 Never was there a place more given over to frank, unalloyed dis order than the House when it sets out to debate serious bill.
 They don't talk to persuade the opposition, and anyway the opposi- tion probably is out in the corri- dor smoking cigaret. They below their views into The Congressional Record where their constituents may read them, although were it not for the competing din all con- stituents as far west as Duluth might very well hear them while completing the spring blowing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
MORE BRITISH
 FOOD VESSELS
 RUN BLOCKADE
Ships, Conveyed by War ships, Reach Bilbao on
 Bay of Biscay

BILBAO, Spain, April 29.-Four more British food freighters have arrived here, safely running the In surgent blockade on the Bay of Bis cay. This brings the total of Brit ish food vessels reaching here to twelve.
 British warships and destroyers are patroling the Bay up to the three mile limit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
SHARES TAKE DROP

MANILA, April 29.-Gold mining shares dropped from five to twelve points today in heavy market sell ing when word was received here of the measure introduced in Con- gress by Representative Fish.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
BELL MAY BE
 DEP. MARSHAL
Kenai Official Will Prob ably Succeed Late
 Frank Hoffman

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 29.- United States Marshal c. J. Todd said today that he had wired J. H Bell, Deputy Marshal at Kenai, of- fering him the Anchorage post as successor to the late Deputy U. s. Marshal Frank Hoffman, and is awaiting his reply.
 The action followed the recom- mendation of the Divisional Demo- cratic Club which endorsed Bell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
CHOIR PRACTICE

Announcement is made that the Northern Light Presbyterian Church choir will meet in rfZular rehear- sal at 7:3O o'clock this evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
36 6-HOUR WEEK NOW COMES TO AMER. INDUSTRY
Firetone Tire and Rubber Company Makes First
 Move Tn U. 5.

AKRON, Ohio, April 29. = The Firestone Tire and Rubber Con- pany today gave all employees Tn plants the first 36-hour week in American industry. This agreement ended strike of eight weeks in the companys South Akron plants.
 The CIO union officers pledged that 10000 workers would not strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
GALE RAGING

SEATTLE, April 29.-The first distress message from the Cordova was received from Capt. G. J. Goe tz at 8:22 o'clock this morning, the Coast Guard headquarters announced.
 Capt. Goetz reported a southeast gale and rough sea.
 The Captain gave his po- sition at the center of Hecate Strait, opposite the mouth of the Skeena River.
 The Cordova's position is about 60 miles south of Ket- chikan off Dundas Island.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29

Four retired employees of the Erie Railroad served a total of 2l9 years with the railroad, an aver age of 54aa years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
RULES BAR FILIBUSTERS

At the same moment the mem Der from Georgia cries out in ag- ony against loss of states rights in the anti-lynch bill, half dozen of his fellows 10 yards up the aisle will throw back their heads in a guffaw at the latest ribald wheeze
 Astute House managers have wo- ven network of rules to trap any rebellious clique which might be tempted to start runaway fili- buster. So this weapon of minori-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
MANY ABOARD

SEATTLE, April 29. -- The Cordova sailed from here last Monday for Kodiak Island via Southeast Alaska ports carry ing 104 passengers including 60 men and staff officers of the whaling station at Port Hebron.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
ASSISTANCE ON WAY

SEATTLE, April 29.-The 125 foot patrol boat Alert left Ketchikan at 9 o'clock this morning under full speed to give assistance to the Cordo- va but is not expected to ar- rive at the distressed ship until 8 o'clock this afternoon or later.
 The Coast Guard headquar- ters stated that the U. s. Ma lcs... A,.....Sl <..> x,.-- cs.=....a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29

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The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Two of the most attractive lunch
IONS that Omaha matrons have
been privileged to attend this fall
were given by Mrs. c. C. Foster at
her Maple street home, honoring
her mother, Mrs. Callie Nelson, who
now resides in Mt. Vernon, New
York. On Wednesday twenty a
tractively gowned ladies were ser
ed a delicious four course menu i
the spacious dining room of the
hostess. Gold and maroon, the color
scheme, was repeated in the servie
and decoration of rich autumn floy
ers. The honored guest was appro
priately gownlad in soft brown
print. Repeating a menu of pail
table delicacies, a like number OF
admiring friends shared Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Foster's mo
Their. After a feast of epicurean
delight, bridge was played. Prizes
were awarded as follows: first, Mrs.
Charles Solomon; second, Mrs.
Florence Branch; third, Mrs. I. S.
Mcpherson and fourth. Mrs. Robbie
Davis. A guest prize went to Mrs.
Nelson.
Assisting the hostess were Mes
danes Vawter, Davis, Mcpherson
and Bell.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
aal9a
RELAX BY EXERCISING

In the most comfortable position
YOU a find and concentrate on re-
laxlng. Start with your feet. then
your legs. and so on all over the
body. consciously striving TO relax
until you feel limp and comfortable.
Finally you Will feel very heavy
and perfectly ut ease. Warm COM
presses on the eyes will relax the
muscles around them. Don't do any
mental gymnastics at this time.
Try TO forget all the trials Of the
day and think only Of your bodily
comfort.
This sounds as II II Is a great
effort TO relax. It's true. Few per-
sons know how to relax and the Job
Is worth concentrating on. Once
mastered, II is automatic.
Exercises done with vigor and
enthusiasm, In addition to stimulat-
Ing the process OF elimination of
bodily waste. Will make you feel
young and light on your feet. Here
Is a splendid exercise TO aid you In
preserving firm abdominal muscles
and a supple waist line.
Lie fiat on your back on the floor
(sure the bed is softer, butt
hands clasped behind the head or
neck, legs and feet together. Rise
slowly TO a sitting position to the
count OF FIVE. Feel the pull on the
abdominal muscles. Slowly return
to original position. II this exer-
else proves difficult at first and you
have trouble keeping your feet on
the floor, pin them under a chair
or bed. Eventually do the exercise
unaided.
SO, In outlining the beauty pro-
gram which you are to follow
throughout the year. don't forget
the important part relaxation
should play In your daily habits.
And to relax properly. you must ex-
erclse-the most effective method
of Numbering tense muscles and
stimulating the process Of elimln-
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
Main Event Social
Club Incorporates

The Main Event Social club, ar
organization composed of approx
mately 100 members, filed articles
of Incorporation with the Secretary
of State, October 18th, and a Ger
tifcate of Incorporation signed by
Harry R. Swanson, Secretary of
tho State of Nebraska was issued
and received by the organization,
The object of this organization
is to promote the highest friendly
relationship between it's members;
to further promote the Civic and So
cial Development of Colored People
and to promote Civic and Racial
consciousness.
The Charter Members of the Club
are: Levi James, Herbert Richard
son, Alfred Langley. Fred Ashcraft
and James Glenn. THE Club meets
tho first and last Monday of each
month.
The Clubs Headquarters occupies
tho entire second floor at oath and
Burdette street, and includes a bill
lard room, reading and lourging
room, and is equipped for private
parties. The Club will sponsor a
Bridge Tournament within the near
future, for the purpose of crown
ing the Champion Male and Fe-
male" bridge player. Watch for
the Omaha Guide for announce
ment and entry blanks. Admission
to the club rooms will be strictly
by membership cards. The joining
fee is $1.0O, plus 25c per month
dues.
The officers of the club are: AL
fred P. Langley, president; Levi N.
James, executive secretary and
t isasurer; Fred Ashurst. Herbert
Richardson and James Gellin COM
pose the board Of directors.
Ray Lawrence Williams is the
Clubs Legal Advisor.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
THE QUACK CLUB

The Quack club was opened with
a prayer read by Mrs. Bernice
Marshall, chairman Of the worship
committee. =
The talk on personal relations
given by Miss G. Cater, personal
counsellor of the YWCA was very
interesting. Friday October 22nC
will be her last talk on personal
relations for the Quack club.
The chairman of the membership
COMMITTEES presented the new club
members to the club and read the
names of the members for the com
ing week.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

t;,. The text OF today's sermon" Is
ARelax by Exercising" A great
number Of people today suffer con-
~,.tinually from nervous tension. Elk.
merclse will aid materially In remedy.
boydng this condition. Exercise does
bestfwo important things: first, II en-
Acourages relaxation and second. II
speeds up circulation and conse-
uoh quentIy elimination. When nerv-
are. bus tensions are relaxed the body
yeafunctfons normally. provided. OF
course. that the individual Is free
from any other physical disorder.
A special interval for relaxation
lfter the days work Is completed
will revive dropping spirits and
Not1elp us face the evenings program
p1vith some anticipation. The Office
Worker or housewife will profit by
oiilche addition Of this period to her
youraily schedule.
al a A twenty-mlnute period Of per-
.ta ect relaxation after the hustle and
,urry OF your everyday business
not I'll virtually give you a new slant
livern life-if you work at It. Most
OmeopEe have a very difficult time re-
.ha liking, SO give yourself every OPP
ortunity to do II right. Precede
RQe re rest by a leisurely shower and
out set Of exercises designed to
maiiosen the nervous tension which
AIS been gathering bit by bit since
IN awoke this morning. Do not
you ear binding garments or have your
plIcsfr up on curriers'.
ceniAn exercises taken to relieve
~vou,rvous tension should be per-
ys-rmed In an effortless manner.
~ good set of stretching exercises
-rf0rmed In a lazy way will serve
: purpose. For the back muscles:
md With feet wide apart and let
B tYwnk fall forward Imply, the
I'D and arms dangling loosely.
saigRten the body and repeat
WY several times.
Fshswing the exercises lie down
bed In a quiet unIighted room
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
TROJAN CLUB

The girls of the Trojan club are
really interested in the problem of
Personal Relations" This is a
subject that is lasing discussed by
Miss Goldie Carter, Personal Coun-
sellor of the YWCA. 1t is a series
of talks that will last during the
month of October. We are also en-
tering the field of music under the
leadership of Miss Ethel Jones.
The visitor for the evening was
Louise Morris.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Mrs. Cora Haywood, formerly Of
Omaha and now of Denver, Colo,
arrived here Sunday morning to vi
sit her mother, Mrs. r. J. Ander
son of 27021s Lake street, also fri
ends. She was very fond of the
climate in cool Colorado and has
decided to make Denver her homp.
Mrs. Haywood's many friends re
greet to loose her from our city.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
SOCIAL
AFFAIRS
Clubs
NEEDLFCRAFT

PRISCILLA NEEDLECRAFT
The members of the Priscilla
Needlecraft club held their opening
meeting for this fall at the home
Of their secretary, Mrs. Arthur
Rafferty,, 2901 Erskine street,
Thursday, October 1t4h. The even
ing was spent in sewing and dis
cussing articles about sewing. The
hostess served a dinner which was
enjoyed by all. The next meeting
will be Thursday, October 28th, at
the home of Mrs. A. W. Reynolds,
2S10 Grant street.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

The LATEST girl in the class
will hustle to he the first to
show the smart tailored paja
mas illustrated above. Done in
navy blue rayon crepe spatter
ed with bright red dots its
the last word. A short quilted
jacket to match and a long
quilted robe ore accessories to
make a perfect ensemble.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Madaie DSlano, of Denver, Colo.
and Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Carter of
Los Angeles, Calf, were the house
guest of Nh. and Mrs. George W.
Bryant, 1915 Writ street.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
Cooking is a combination of food
and seasoning. Jeff's 1918 No. oath.
Halloween Party Is Planned

The social committee of the
Quack club s planning a children's
Halloween party for the Quack
club. The committee is promising
barrels of fun to everyone. The
party is to be gwen at the "Y"
October 10Th.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Anyone knowing the whereabouts
OF Leta Abingdon and Joe All.ng-
ton. nieces of Lulu Taylor who died
two years ago, please call at the
Omaha Guide office, 241s Grant
or call WE 1917.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Mrs. Cora Haywood, formerly of
Omaha, who is now living in Den
yer, Colo, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Rosa Andrews, 2702h Lake
street. Many courtesies are being
extended her in the form of social
entertainments by her many friends
duriRg her visit here.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

The Wide Awake % will have
their annual luncheon at the Zion
Baptist church, Now m5er 18th
from 4 to 8 p. m. Everyone is in
vited to come and have luncheon
with them.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
NOTICE.

Adult Education Music and Ora
matte Glasses, YWCA. Monday
evening, 8 p. M, Voice Culture;
Solo and Chorus singing. Wednes-
day evening, 8 p. m, Dramatics.
Born to cook for you. Jeff 1878
No. Path
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23
NOTICE

Adult Education Music class WV
CA Monday evening at 8 p. m.
Voice Culture, solo and chorus sing
ing.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

'7-- - 10 earnaa~s g laaving
Tuesday afternoon to attend the
avcot ON t A. W. M. HAPPIER IN
Fremont, Nebr.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Miss Selma Gordon was a re-
cent visitor in Quincy and Chicago.
ILL.,, also in Gary, Ind.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

Mrs. Virginia Bolden, 2908 No.
26th st. is spnding her vacation
in Chicago.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

TWO 5 room modern bungalows
like new, $2,150 and $2,450.
Terms. Maple street. WE 1882.
The Omaha guide., 1937-10-23

..Jeff's Food 1918 No. Gath ST.
Evening star., 1937-10-26
Brain Twizzler
BY PROF.. ]. d. FLINT.

WHILE on scientific research
" expedition a doctor discovered
that q number of natives In small
village had become seriously i'll.
While he was giving treatment to one
native the man indicated that he
wanted water from certain nearby
stream. The doctor gathered that
the superstitious natives believed the
water had some magical healing
powers. Deciding to humor the ma
tives the doctor sent an assistant for
a quart of the water and the as
sistAnt grabbed q three-quart con-
tAtnsr and . flvs-Quart container and
Evening star., 1937-10-26
cept Lord!

quest for quart and decided that
perhaps the doctor wanted just
quart, so he arranged way to meas
ure the quart. How did he do it?
(Answer on Page B-20D
Copyright, 1879
Evening star., 1937-10-26
Stork Plea Saves Fine.

SEATTLE (P).-Accused of driving
Al miles an hour through a 25-mile
zone, A. j. Sanders told Police Judge
William r. Bell he was rushing his
wife to Tacoma hospital for the ex-
pected arrival of baby.
did you get there in time?" asked
the judge.
st did," Sanders beamed
Good, case dismissed"
Evening star., 1937-10-26
Jolly Polly
4 Little Chat on English.
BY JOS. ]. FRISCH.

L. H. T.-'Listen to Jim" is the
correct form, not Listen at Jim.
We look at, but listen to, person
Of thing. We may, however, look to a
person for advice, help, etc.
The in listen, as in often, Is silent
LIsS-n and OFT-n, not LISS-ten and
OFT-ten.
send q ret,xu envelope for the
Evening star., 1937-08-22

WHERE TO DINE.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
or six years ago, that she established

or six years ago, that she established
q gallery OF Mr. Bartletts works and
presented it to the city. She was as
sisted in assembling the sculpture by
Winant johnson. who is himself a
modeler Of no small ability.
Washington always keeps it's inter-
est in diplomats who have served at
this post and, no matter where they
are transferred, they are sure to have
visits OF friends from Washington.
The present Minister Of the Irish Free
State to the Vatican City, Mr.. William
j. B. Macaulay, was for rome wears
one Of the popular young bachelors in
the corps at this Capital. He always
was IN great demand, for he played
an excellent game Of bridge-perhaps
1t was before the advent of contract
and was one OF that little group which
played with the then secretary of the
Bulgarian Legation and Nine. Poulief
Bill Macaulay was transferred to
New York as Consul General and later
not only was promoted to Minister to
Vatican City, but took unto himself a
"A~Sy c'AS Va lNlIOldS bIGuY.
Mrs. Macaulay has been visiting in
Scotland during the Midsummer the
Minister, Of necessity, remaining at
his post In Rome, occupying their
castle on hill outside the city, where
they live in great ceremony. AS the
Minister arrives at home and his
limousine is recognized, two guards
hing wide the great gates, and fasten
them stoutly as the car moves on
along the winding road through the
wood to the house Here again liver
led buffers open the doors wide, to
welcome home the Minister. as the
Ilverled foOtman leaves the seat be-
side the chauffeur to open the limou-
sine door for his exceiency." Yet
none Of this formality and ceremonials
OF a foreign diplomat in an Old World
capital has changed the former secre-
tary Of the Irish Legation in Wash
ington.
The Central American republics
Costa Rica Ell Salvador, Guatemala
Evening star., 1937-08-22
Visitors
Continued From First Page.)

debut in Washington. When Mrs.
Bartlett comes to Washington she
always stays in the unpretentious
house on Third street northeast. which
She and the late Mr.. Bartlett bought
and remodeled before the railroad
came so close. Here they built a
studio where many of his famous
works were conceived and executed.
Between the house and the studio is
an attractive garden. Before her mar
riage to the famous sculptor, Mrs.
Bartlett was a popular hostess in
Washington as the wife and then the
widow Of Prof. Emmons. Then she
lived in an imposing house in the
l700 block of H street and gave many
large and gay parties, Since the death
Of Mr., Bartlett she has lived in
Frence where with Mr.. Bartlett she
spent much time before his death.
In addition to her apartment in Paris
Mrs Bartlett has an old chateau at
Dinard. 1t was at Dinard, some five
Evening star., 1937-08-22

Honouras and Nicaragua, will cele.
prate the anniversary Of their declara-
tlon OF independence from Spanish
rule September Is More than one
OF these five countries later became
a part OF Mexico under the Emperor
Augustin 1turbide, only to become an
independent republic at a later date.
These five republics always observe
this anniversary in some way and
more than once the representa- tives
here have joined with those OF the
Mexican government and celebrated
together, though the Mexicans OBJ
serve both September Is and l6 as
the date Of independence.
1t will not be long now before the
informality of Summer will fade and
the little season" will open, filed
with activities Of the debutantes who
have their day before the formal
Winter season begins.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
Falls Church Social News
Miss Marion Erwin Given Miscellaneous
Bridal Shower.

son. Mrs. P. H. Smythe, Mrs. Louis
F. Woods, Mrs Charles Pendleton.
Mrs. J. Roy Johnston. Mrs. Robert
LAndreth, Mrs. George Butterworth
and Mrs. Oziah B. Livingston.
Mrs, John de La Thouder, who /.
visiting her mother, Mrs. John Bowen,
and Mrs. Harry B. Keyser, left this
week for a Today trip to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Smith, who
have been visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. B.
Gould for two weeks, left today for
their home In St. Petersburg, Fla.
Mrs Edward B. Wilcox is visiting
her mother. Mrs. Henry Carver of
Brookline, Mass.
Mrs. Albert Miller entertained at
luncheon and cards Thursday after
noon, when she had the following
guests: Mrs Buford NJ Bridwell, Mrs.
S. Parry Grubb, Mrs. T. A. Harring-
ton. Mrs. Leonard Spalding. Mrs r.
Richardson, Mrs. K. r. Miller and
Mrs. William S. Covington.
Mrs. Leonard P. Daniel will enter
tain at birthday anniversary dinner
today in honor of Maj. Daniel The
guests will be Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Daniel. Mr. and Mrs Baldwin Cook
Miss Dimitri Cook of Washington, Mr.
and Mrs. Gorham Freer and Mrs
James A. Freer of Country Club Hills
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Granger and Miss
Audrey Granger, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore H. Uhler and Mr.. Theodore H
Uhler, jr,, OF Country Club Hills.
Mrs. Charles r. Fenwick gave q
bridge luncheon Tuesday. when the
guests were Mrs. Versal spalding. Mrs
Theodore H. Uhler, Mrs. Walter
Granger. Mrs Kathleen Bowman. Mrs
Frank M. Thompson. Mrs. Edwin
Denton Williams, jr.: MIS-. Phillip
Talbot and Mrs. Edward @. Fenwick
who has just returned from 4 MONTH
visit at Rehoboth Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Mortimer Palmer
left Wednesday for Wilmington, Del
to attend the wedding Of Mrs. Palmer's
sister, Miss Elizabeth Carley. to Mr.
Marco Fontanno Saturday at o'clock
The wedding will take place in the
Old Swedish Episcopal Church, and
Miss Frances Palmer will sing thu
solos and Buddy Palmer will be the
ring bearer.
Evening star., 1937-08-22

PR1SCILLA. when she said, why
don't you speak for yourself,
John?" might we'll have looked like
this. The details, from the new Pris-
cllla-type collar to the braid edging on
collar, cuffs and skirt, all contribute
to this demure effect. You'll adore
the fiattery and picturesque effect of
this dress. The skirt flares with lots
Of swing, giving unusual verve and
liveliness to the silhouette. Make this
dress in sheer wool for immediate
wear; you'll enjoy it all through the
Winter
Barbara Bell pattern No. l349-B is
designed for sizes IL, IA, l6. l8 and
20. Corresponding bust measurements