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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
METROPOLITAN METHODIST
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fourth and Seward Streets O. L. KENDALL. Pastor


 10:00 am-Church School. Mrs Floyd Dryden in charges
 No morning worship service.
 6:30 p.m.-Epwort; League De- votional M ing, MT. Clinton Thomas, President.
 At 8 o'clock, in the High School Gymnasium, this congregation will join the other church congregations to hear the Class Sermon by the Rev John A. Glasse.
 On Monday evening. beginning at 7:15 o'clock, there will be a program and party for the Sunday School in the social room of the church. The Ladies of the Aid and their hus- bands are cordially invited. Mrs. Martha Refsland, of the Bureau of InGan Affairs, will show some in- teresting moving pictures of her recent trip into the Interior.
 The Ladies' Aid Society, scheduled to meet on Wednesday, will be post poned until the following week, at which time it will meet at the home of Mrs. L. E. Gruber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
) Q J CLAS N E W s
BRrDE-TO-BE IGNORED

In honor of Miss Margery Fox bride-elect of Robert E. Dewitt Miss Mae Fraser entertained at a miscellaneous shower at her home in Treadwell last evening.
 The evening was spent in playing games with Mrs. Florence Prima- vera, Mrs. Lillian Bonner and Miss Lucille Fox as prize winners.
 Delicious refreshments were then served at tables decorated with min- iature brides and fgrooms.
 Invited guests besides those all ready mentioned were the Mesdames Florence Carlson, Mona Orme, Eli zabeth Carmichael, Josephine Lo- gan, Saimie Sparks, Mamie Jensen, Roberta Johnson, and Bernice John son. and the Misses Isabel Cashen. Cecile Cashen, Ruth Lundell, Jes- sic and Elizabeth Fraser
 Miss Fox was the recipient oi many practical and lovely gifts.
 This evening Miss Fox will be honor guest at a shower sponsored by Mrs. J. O. Kirkham and Mrs. j. R. Guerin in the Episcopal Church parlors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
pOPP|ES WILL BE SOLD HERE;
 DATE IS SET

Poppy Day will be observed ir
 Juneau this year on Saturday, May 29, Mrs Alfred zenger, Chairman of the poppy committee of Afford John Bradford Unit of the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary, has announc- ed Extensive preparations for the observance of the day are being made by the Auxiliary women.
 Memorial poppies, to be worn in honor of the Warld War dead and to raise funds for the welfare of the disabled veterans and needy fam lilies of the dead and disabled, will be distributed throughout the city. Organization corps of poppy girls to offer the flowers to everyone on the streets during the day and to receive contributions for the Le- zion and Auxiliary welfare funds The flowers have been ordered from Walla Walla veterans hos pital where they have been made by disabled veterans
 Poppy Day is the day of per- sonal tribute to the men who gave their lives in the nations defense" :" explained Mrs. zenger. On that day everyone can show that they still remember and honor the sac rifices of those who lost their lives in the war The poppy is their flower, made in their memory by their disabled comrades. a.
 ''The American Legion Auxiliary will ask no set price for it's peoples. We want everyone to wear a poppy and to contribute as he is able for the flower. All contributions will be used for the work of the Legion and Auxiliary among the men who lost health and strength in the war, and among the children whose fa- thers are dead or disabled. The bulk of the money will be expend- ed right here in Juneau for the work our Unit is constantly doing among needy families of veterans here"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
MINOR DIAMOND
 STARS IN THIRD
 BATTLETON|CHT
M e r C hants and Cardinals to Make Another Attempt
 toGet Season Underway

With the weather looking up. the Cardinals and Merchants figure on finally getting in their minor league season opener tbis evening at Firemen's Park, in a seven. in- ming contest beginning at 6:30 O. clock
 So far, the two teams have met twice this spring, but neither con- test has gone into the records. The Merchants came out on top in the first battle, and the Cardinals in the second, leaving little to choose between the two squads.
 Several new players have been as- signed to each of the two squads since their last battle, and Man agers Erv Haagerup, of the Car dinals, and Al Bloomquist, of the Merchants, have been able to bring their lineups to the greatest strength yet.
 Giving the spectators a better break, the Juneau Fire Depart ment, with the able and generous assistance of the Juneau Carpenters Union, last Monday erected. bleach- CTS along the third base line, as well as benches for the players.
 William A. Holzheimer, local baseball czar. this morning an- nounced the placing of four more players with the Elks' squad of the major league. They are: Steve Thomas, pitcher; Elmer Peterson and Leo Malloy, outfielders; and Tom Mask, catcher. All proved their worth in the first two meet ings of the Cardinals and Mer- chants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
ELECTRA FINALLY
 MAKES BREAK FOR :.
 FAIRBANKS BASE

After being held here for more than two weeks, because of the poor condition of landing fields in the Interior, the Pacific Alaska Airways Electra plane began it's long delayed flight back to Fair banks this afternoon, taking off from the airport here about 3::30 o'clock, for Whitehorse.
 At the controls were Pilot Joe Crosson and Co-Pilot Murray Stuart. The plane will continue to Fairbanks from Whitehorse as soon as possible, maybe tomorrow morn ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
ST. ANN'S SCHOOL
 GRADUATION HELD
 YESTERDAY EVENING

Scores of friends were present last evening for the graduation exercis- es at St. Anns School, where Miss Elizabeth Mary Goodman received her high school diploma as the only graduate of the class of 1937.
 A varied musical program was presented, and speakers were Bishop J. R. Crimont and the Rev. Will liam G. LeVasseur. William T. Ma honey presented Miss Goodman who was dressed in a gown of white mcire for the occasion
 Miss Goodman has been the in- centive of several parties planned during the past month and will be entertained at tea and at an out ing during the coming week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
MARINE AIRWAYS ON LAST OF CIRCUITS
 OVER SITKA ROUTE

Retracing the course of their flight yesterday morning, Marine Airways Pilots Alex Holden and Chet Mclean yesterday afternoon completed the tenth and last of their passengerless survey flights over the route from Juneau, to Chi chagof, to Sitka, and return to Ju- neau. The flight was made in the Marine Airways Fairchild seaplane, while the Bellanca was held in the hangar here, being wired for radio.
 Wiring is to be installed in the Fairchild this afternoon. The Mar inc Airways was to make flight to Skagway this morning, but the hop was cancelled because of weather conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
CATHOLIC CHURCH Church of the Nativity of t.,e Blessed V, M, Juneau

Fifth and Gold Streets REV. VIM. G. LeVASSEUR, s. J..
 Pastor 800 am.-Holy Mass and h. struction.
 10:00 am.-Sunday school. l0:30 a.m.-High Mass and ser mon.
 7:30 pm.-Rosary and Benedic- ton of the most Blessed Sacrament. 800 am.-Holy Mass daily. 7:30 pm.-May devotions each evening during May. Monday and Tuesday (May IT and l8) of Pentecost Week, days of special devotion.
 Wednesday, May g; Friday, May 21; and Saturday, May p, Ember Days. are days of fast and abstin- enee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
FIRST CHURCH UF CHRIST,
 SCIENTIST

Sunday services will be held at II am. in the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Juneau, un Fifth and Main Streets The subject will be "Mortals and Immortals."
 10:00 a.m.-Sunday school.
 Wednesday, 800 pm. Testi- honial meeting.
 Christian Science Reading Room In church building. This room ls open to the public "Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4.
 The public is cordially invited to attend these services and visit the reading room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
BREWSTER COMES
 HERE THIS A. M.
 IN HUNTER PLANE

Arriving here on the tenth and last of their series of roundtrip flights between Ketchikan and Ju- neau, shortly before noon today Pi- lots Herb Munter and Ray Ren- shaw brought Department of Con- merce Aeronautics Inspector Hugh Brewster to Juneau from Ketchikan with them as passenger.
 The two pilots took off again in Hunters red Bellanca seaplane early this afternoon, for their re- turn to Ketchikan. MT. Brewster is to remain in Juneau for the next several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
BETHEL PENTECOSTAL
 ASSEMBLY
I2l Main Street

I2l Main Street
 CHARLES c. PERSONEUS, Pastor
 Sunday services:
 HOO am.-Mormng worship. Ser mon by the pastor 12:O0 Noon-Bible Scnool. Glasses : for all.
 1:3o pm.-Broadcasting a service over KINY
 7:45 pm.-Eyening service omit ted Attending Baccalaureate sery- ice in high school
 Evangelists Rev. and Mrs. Wat son Argue will conduct evangelistic services starting Tuesday night and continue every night except Sat urday at 7:45. Special music and trombone solo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
DUFRESNE GOES UNDER KNIFE IN SEATTLE;
 IS RECOVERING NICELY

Frank Dufresne, Executive Officer of the Alaska Game Commission, who went to Seattle and San Fran cisco recently in connection with Game Commission business, under went gall bladder operation in Seattle yesterday morning and is recovering nicely, according to word received here this morning MT Dufresne expects to return to his headquarters here in the next few weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
ONE SALMON TRIP
 SOLD HERE TODAY

The boat Thlinket, Capt. Jimmy Martin, sold 4,600 pounds of king salmon to the Alaska Coast Fish cries this morning, at prevailing prices of 8, 6, and cents per pound.
 The Thlinket; halibuter Diana, Capt. Harold Grimstead; and Se- bastian-Stuart salmon packer Yah Sure, Capt. R. Fitzgibbon, took ice at Juneau today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
DOUGLAS PRESBYTERIAN
 MISSION
COUNCILS ABOARD
 YUKON FOR JUNEAU

Following a trip to the States which took them from the west to the East coast, Dr. and Mrs. w. w. Council are returning to Juneau aboard the S.S. Yukon due here next week.
 Although Miss Mary Lee Coun- cil, daughter of Dr. Council, was expected to return here for the summer, she is not coming with the Councils aboard the Yukon, but may vacation here later.
 Dr. Council travelled to Washing ton, D. C., in connection with child welfare and the new sanitary code for. the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
PIONEER LODGES
 HOLD MEETINGS

Ending their meetings until Sep tember 10, members of the Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. 6, met last night in regular session, with Rob- ert Keeny, president, presiding.
 The Auxiliary, which also met last night, decided to hold meet ifgs throughout the summer, and will invite to the next meeting all who are eligible for Membership either to the Auxiliary or to the Pioneers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
HOSPITAL NOTES

Joe Romensette who underwent a tonsilectomy recently at St. Ann's Hospital was dismissed this morn ing
 Roy Barnett, medical patient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hos- pital this morning.
 A baby son was born this noon to Mrs. Julia Stevens of Douglas who was admitted last night to the Government Hospital.
 Gabe Nekrasoff, medical pa tient, was admitted to the Govern ment Hospital last night from Ko- diak.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
Pool Winner to Pay Approximately $2l,O00 In Government Tax

Government tax on the $75,00O awarded Buster Anderson of Fair banks on the Nenana ice break will be approximately $21,0O0 according to o. s. Sullivan, Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue. If his total prize runs to the full $75,000 as re- ported, Anderson will net approxi- mately $54,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
MOUNT M'KINLEY IS
 DUE HERE TONIGHT

Steamer Mount Mckinley is sched- uled to arrive in port at g o'clock tonight and will be here about two hours. The steamer is on the Southeast Alaska route on the pres ent trip and returns here from Skagway and then goes south via Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
FUNERAL FOR DICK HELD

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Charles w. Carter mortuary for the six-day-old son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Dick. The child died at St. Ann's Hospital this week
 Dean c. E. Rice officiated at the ceremony, following which inter ment was held in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
BARR TO WHITEHORSE
 WITH THREE ABOARD

With William Nelson, Canadian Customs man at Tulsequah, Ellis Johnson, and one other passenger, Pilot L. F. Barr took off from Ju- neau shortly after noon today in his Pilgrim plane to fly to White horse, Y. T. Pilot Barr expected to return to Juneau this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 DAVID WAGGONEG, Minister

Sunday Services:
 1000 a.m.-Bible School. Lesson, The Obedience of Noah" Gen. B. 20-22 Gen 9:8-17.
 HOO am. Morning Sermon. Sub ject "Confessing Christ" Art not thou one of this mans disciples?" John 1917.
 7:30 p.m.-EVening Service under the leadership of the Young People S Society. Topic, The Good Church Member is -Visioned." Matt. 28.l6-20; John 4:35.
 Wednesday, 7:30 pm.-Midweek Prayer Service.
 Friday, 730 pm. - Young Peo- ple's Social.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
OUTING ENJOYED

In spite of the cold and rain, the high school picnic held yesterday at Aux Bay Beach was very enter taining affair.
 Most of the time was spent under cover of the community house with games and other forms of hilarity in progress, although little hiking was also enjoyed. Unmindful of the weather, George Stragier reveled in little vigorous swimming as well.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
Douglas Church
 Services

Notices foc tnls church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change Of sermon topics, etc. DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
 St. Aloysius Church 9:30 a.m.-Holy Mass. 1245 Sunday School. ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1:30 p.m.-Sunday school. No evening service.
 DOUGLAS PRESBYTERIAN
 MISSION DAVID WAGGONER, Minister Sunday services: 1:30 pm.-Bible School. 2:30 p.m.-Preaching service. All are welcome in these services. DOUGLAS COMMUNITY
 CHURCH
 I. w. RISVOLD, Pastor. 11:00 am.-Sunday School and services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
NORTHERN LIGiiT I'SESBY-
 TERRAIN CHURCH
~Where Welcome and worship

"Where Welcome and worship
 Meet"
 Franklin at Fourth REV. JOHN A. GLASSE, Minister MRS. TREVOR DAVIS, Organist 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School. 10:50 to 11:00 a.m.-Organ Mo- lentS.
 ll:00 a.n.. Morning varShip. See our advertisement elsewhere n this paper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
CATERS TO LEAVE

Mr and Mrs. Clifford Carter and son, Clayton Boyd, will leave on the Alaska which is scheduled to sail south Monday
 MT Garter. who has been the eighth grade and music instructor in the Douglas Public School for the past two terms, will not return here in the fall as he has accepted a teaching position in Rainier, Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
 CHURCH
Corner Second and Main Streets
 fl. L. WOOD, Pastor

Note: The services of t.is church are held on Saturday, the seventh day of the week.
 Sabbath school Saturday, 10 am. Bible classes for all ages.
 Sabbath Worship, II am. Sermon by pastor or church leader.
 Tuesday evening at 7:30, midweek prayer and devotion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
THE SALVATION ARMY Willoughpy Avenue

ADJUTANT AND MRS. TANNER
 LIEUT.. M. L. MORRIS Sunday, 2;30 p.m.-Praise meet ing.
 Sunday, 500 p,m.-Sunday School. Sunday, 7.30 pm. = Salvation meeting.
 Tuesday, 7:30 pm.-Public meet ing. Parade.
 Wednesday. TOO pm. Guard Friday. 7:30 pm.-Public meet ing.
 All are welcome.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
BURIAL IN VICTORIA

The remains of Joseph Green wood is to be shipped south aboard the Princess Louise for burial in Victoria. Greenwood died enroute to Skagway aboard the Princess Louise when the boat was on it's last northbound sailing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
All CLUB MEETS

The Boys All Club in home gar dening met this afternoon with theil leader, Mrs. R. Mccormick Painph- lets and records were distributed to the members by Mrs. Mccormick and question with regard to gar dening were answered.
 Meetings of the club will be held every other Wednesday instead of Saturday, commencing with the next session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
Honeymoon Lasts 45 Minutes, Then Death Ends It

GREENVILLE, Miss. May 15. = Forty-five minutes after they were married last night, MT. and Mrs. John Wynn were drowned in Sun flower River when their auto plunged through guard chains of a bridge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN
 CHURCH GrEha ErsaulIx, (ih.xrnv,B

Corner of Third and Main Streets
 There will be no services at this 'hurch for the two Sundays, May l6 and 23. The new pastor, the Rev. John L. Cauble win hold his first service at II am, Sunday, May 30. This will also be Memorial Sunday.
 The public is welcome at all services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
KENDALL DUE SOON

Rev. o. L. Kendall, who has been attending the Rotary convention in Spokane as a delegate from Ju- neau, is due to return here aboard the Princess Louise on Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
WEDDING TOMORROW NIGHT

The wedding of Miss Margery W. Fox and MT. Robert E. Dewitt will be solemnized by Rev Dean c. E.. Rice tomorrow evening at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with only rela- tives and close friends in atten- dance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15

Melinda Jones, who for the past five years has been confined to the Government Hospital by ill., ness, passed away at the hospital shortly before noon today at the age of 29.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
AJAX IN PORT

The cannery tender Ajax, Paci- fife Alaska Fisheries boat, arrived in port today from Petersburg. The tender lowed barge here and loaded lumber during the day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
SHOTGUN CLUB

The Juneau Shotgun Club will hold it's regular shoot at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the club grounds back of the Juneau Dairies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
To Whom It May Concern:

May 13, 1937 My wife Beulah Butler having left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by her in my name or otherwise.
 adv. ED BUTLER
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL,
 EPISCOPAL

Fourth ano Gold Streets THE VERY REV. CHARLES
 E. RICE, Dean Sunday Services: 800 arl.-Holy Communion. l0.00 Sunday school. ll Ct a.m.-Holy Communion and efmQD.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
0l,u,t:h duuou,,ce,,,e

A cordial invitation is given to all to attend these services and wor- ship with us.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
CHAPEL B1 THE LAKE
On Fritz Cove Corner REV. JOHN A. GLASSE, Minist

REV. JOHN A. GLASSE, Minister.
 Beginning this Sunday and dur ing the summer, Sunday School win be at g o'clock in the morning, and the meeting place our own location "on the point" at Fritz Cove Corner and the Highway. A cordial welcome awaits everyone living out the high way interested to come.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Circulating oil heater. Inquire Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15

Notices for tnls church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change of 5ermon topics, etc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
WEATHER CONDITION AT s A. M. TODAY

Seattle tarport partly cloudy temperature 46 Blaine partly cloudy 43 Alert showers 42; Triple Island cloudy 46 Keckan showers 45 cloudy Sika AZ; Radiovie Elias partly A cloudy Mccarthy cloudy, Anchorage, partly 45 Fairbanks partly cloudy, 26.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

pressure  highest reported 3032 the
  along the coastal William region Columbia clearing this morning Elsewhere the field weather reported below freezing night the  above Bethel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
LOCAL DATA

somewhat becoming yesterday Sunday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15

THE WEATHER
(By the U. s. Weather Bureau.

Forecast for and vicinity beginning at May 15
The Washington times., 1937-01-08
CHURCH MEET
SET JAN. Il

Clergymen and laymen will
gather for five days, beginning
Monday morning, January II, in
the Mayflower Hotel to hear pros
and cons on "a free church in a
free State" at the twenty-sixth
annual convocation of the Council
of Church Boards of Education
and the National Council of
Church-Related Colleges.
Notable of tie list of speakers
to be heard at the gathering are
Henry C. Link, director. of the
Psychological Service, New York
city; John A. Mackey, president of
the Princeton Theological Sem
mary. and Fulton J. Sheen, profes-
sor of philosophy at Catholic Uni
Versity.
Delegates to the meeting, who
will represent nearly every relig-
iouS denomination, will come from
all parts of the country. The pro-
gram calls for three sessions
daily and provides a specified
theme for each Of the five days.
The Washington times., 1937-01-08
POSTAL DEFICIT
8S MILLIONS

Postal revenues for 1896 totaled
$685., $4,000. the largest sum since
1880. Postmaster General Farley
reported to Congress yesterday.
But the department operated at
a gross deficit of $ss,316,oOo, the
largest since 1888. Deducting the
cost of handling franked and
other free mail and other mon,
postal" items, Farley reported the
adjusted postal deficit" was $1e..
$4,000.
The adjusted" deficit, which
compared with a surplus of $4,.
964,000 for 1885, was due to new
additional costs of the 4O.hour
week law for postal employees and
to increased custodial costs of
post office buildings, Farley said.
For the fiscal year which ends
on June 30. the Postmaster Gen.
eral estimated revenues at SITS.
900, 900 and expenditures, includ-
ing the non-poStal items, at $785..
900,
The Washington times., 1937-01-08
SOCIETY HUNTS INDIAN LORE
0LDWARG GUNS ON AIR WAVES

Red mems tom-toms are boom
ing again, and thanks to white
mems magic, they are resounding
from coast to coast.
Sponsored by the United States
Indian Service, a series Of 13 ra-
dio programs dealing with Indian
lore are being broadcast weekly
by some ITO independent stations
located in all but three States and
the District Of Columbia. Two
Of the stations are in Hawaii
Three of the programs have al
ready been sent over the ether
waves. They dealt with the origin
Of the Indians, ancient Indian
civilization, cultural areas Of
North America and variations
among tribes. The script Of the
fourth presentation, touching on
Indian contributions to American
culture, was forwarded to the
broadcasterS today.
The Washington times., 1937-01-08
WOm0m9S Club
Calendar
TODAY

Women's City Club-Lecture,
Dr. Edwin c. Barnes, on Mile
stones In American Music" 4:45
p. M, 736 Jackson Pl. N. w.
Sunshine and Community
Society-Card party, 1880 p. M,
1908 and 2610 Cathedral Ave.
Women Of the Moose-Meeting,
8 p. m, Moose Hall, 1414 I st.
N. W.
Mississippi Luncheon Club
Meeting, 1890 p. m, 1884 I st.
N. w.
Women's Alliance of All Souls
Unitarian Church-Meeting, noon,
Pierce Hall.
TOMORROW
Women'S International League
for Peace and Freedom-Lunch.
con, lis p. m, Willard Hotel.
Soroptimist Club - Installation
banquet, p. m, Willard Hotel.
Lucy Holcombe Chapter, D. A.
R.-Card party, home of the re-
gent, Mrs. Joseph E. Lyners, 1419
Clifton st. N. w.
Kenmore Council, No. %, Daugh-
ters of America Round and
square dance, $50 p. M, S08 l st.
N. w.
The Washington times., 1937-01-08

PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. "a
nationwide search for artillery
pieces used by the Union and
Confederate armies during the
Civil War was announced here to-
day by the Army Ordnance Asso-
citation, a national independent
society.
, The search, suggested by the
Virginia State Chamber Of Com
merce, is being launched to pro
cure historic artillery pieces for
the new Petersburg National Mill,
tary Park, embracing approx
mately 1928 acres, established by
act Of Congress in 1925. 1t is
believed that sucn q collection
would comprise the only complete
museum Of Civil War ordnance in
the United States.