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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Daniel Ross, administrator of the estate of Catherine Blanche Ross, deceased, has filed his final account together with a petition for the final distribution of said estate, and that July IT, 1887, at 10 A. M at the office of the United States Commissioner for Ju u Precinct, at Juneau, Alaska, has been set for settlement of said ac- count and hearing of said petition for distribution. All heirs, cred- itors and other persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why said account should not be settled and allowed; and distribution of said estate should not thereupon be immediately made to the persons entitled thereto without further mo- tice or proceedings. Reference is hereby made to said account and petition for further particulars.
 DANIEL ROSS,
 Administrator. HOWARD D. STABLER,
 Shattuck Building,
 Juneau, Alaska.
 Attorney for Administrator. First publication, May IS, 1887. Last publication, June ! 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-01
NOTICE

Second annual meeting of the stockholders and board of directors of Jack Wade Dredging Company will be held Tuesday, June 8, in Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada.
 (SignedD CHARLES A. WHITNEY. adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-01
RED WILLIAMS'S PLAN FOUR-MONTH
 EXPLORING TRIP

A four months trip to nearby is lands, Chichagof, Admiralty, Bar anof, will take MT. and Mrs. V. F. tRed) Williams from Juneau aboard the M. s. Dart tomorrow.
 MT. and Mrs. Williams plan to hunt. fish, take photographs, find wild flower specimens and explore in general on their trip. for which they are taking camping equipment and an outboard motor
 During her absence, Mrs. Will Hams place at the Juneau Florists Shop will be taken by Mrs. C. c. Carnegie, who is taking charge of the shop until the former returns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-01
Flood Disease Dangers Curbed
 Says Official
pr. E. R. Cofey Returns from Public Health Sur
 vey Trip to Westward

Reporting that conditions leading to disease following the recent floods of the Interior are now under con- .rol Dr. E. R. Coffey, regional con- 5ulta it of the U. s. Public Health Service, returned yesterday aboard the S.S. Aleutian following brief trip to the Westward.
 Dr. Coffey stated this morning that in Fairbanks and vicinity, where the flood conditions are seri- ous. innoculations against typhoid were given immediately, and all drinking water is boiled. StricteSt health regulations are being ob- served
 Accompanied by Ben L. Grimes, Public Health engineer, Dr. Coffey left several days ago for the Vest ward on a survey of Territorial Pub lie Health work. He leaves Juneau again Thursday aboard the MS. Northland to return to Seattle, hay | ing fulfilled the purpose of his trip by securing first hand information on activities of the Public Health Service in the Territory. This in- formation will be used in coordin- ating financial aid granted to pr. w. w. Council for the Territory, by provision of the Social Security Act.
 T am impressed with the effici- ent way in which Public Health work is being carried on in the Ter ritory," Dr. Coffey stated this morn ing. Alaska has a problem totally different from that of the States in view of the relative sparsity of
 it's population, great expanse of territory, and the high expense of travelling However, Public Health workers are meeting difficulties ad- mirably'
 Adding that he firmly believes that facilities of the Public Health Service should be enlarged in the Territory, Dr. Coffey stated that he expects to see soon an enlargement of the depar tment's activities throughout Alaska.
 Dr. Coffey arrived in Juneau or May Is, accompanying Dr. w. w Council, Territorial Commissionel of Health. During his brief stay ir
 Juneau he has been at work in tho offices of the Territorial Depart ment of Health.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-01
M. S. WHITTIER IS ECOVERING NICELY FOLLOWING OPERATION

M. s. Whittier, Assistant Col . lector of Customs and widely known Alaskan, underwent an operation for gall stones at the Swedish Hos pital in Seattle Saturday and is recovering nicely, according to word
Evening star., 1937-01-24
NATIONAL UNION

Memorial services will be held for
Moses A. Robbins by Scott Council,
No. 45s, at their February meeting.
The delegate from the Executive Board
announced the formation Of q ladies'
auxiliary in this jurisdiction and the
members Of this council were in favor
Of furnishing their quota.
Ralph L. Caplan presided at the
meeting Of United Council, No. 200,
and Senator William j. OBrien spoke
on the formation of juvenile and ladies'
auxiliaries. Senator Arthur S. Brown,
Royal F. Schneider, Stanley Schum
and William H. Freitag were appointed
on the Dance Committee for q dance
in March. John B. Dickman, who has
been a member of the order for 46
years, spoke on the fraternal and en-
tertaining features of the National
Union before the Spanish-Amepcan
War. 1sosa
The events for the week are: We'd,
nesday, Hospital Service Associations
Room 50i, Washington Loan & Trust,
Co. Building: Thursday, National
Union Bowling League. Convsntto1
Hall, -
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JOBS DAUGHTERS

Bethel No. l will meet February 6 on
its fourteenth birthday anniversary.
The Dramatic Club will hold q
western" night at the Hayloft tomor-
row night.
The Bethel Committee will meet
with with Mary Ellen Bailey, 421 EN-
erson street, Tuesday.
The Mothers Club will hold a card
party Wednesday with Mrs. Bailey, 421
Emerson street.
Regular drill practice was held
Thursday. The team is holding q
dance and card party at the Kennedy
Warren Hotel February IL.
The Hiking Club will bowl Saturday
at 2:30 o'clock. On February 4 the
Bethel will exemplify the initiatory
work for Esther Chapter, Order Of the
Eastern Star.
Bethel 8 initiation is to be January
%. A bake sale January 80, at
woodbridge Ice Cream store, Rhode
Island avenue northeast.
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Constitution Celebration
Bid Is Accepted by D. "A. RI
Organization Will Participate and Co.
Operate in Sesquicentennial
Ceremonies.

Senator Means OF Colorado, Will b
hostess at a tea given by Dolly Madi-
son Chapter Saturday, from 4 to 6, at
Wardman Park Hotel in honor of
national officers who may be in Wash
ington, State officers Of the District
and chapter regents. Mrs. Means,
the regent Of the chapter, will be as
sisted by the other officers: Mrs. Henry
H. Knipe, Mrs. Charles F. Nesbitt,
Mrs. Wilbur v. Leech, Miss Gertrude
p. Davis, Mrs. Leonard B. Baker, Mrs.
John M. Beavers, Mrs. Robert A. Bier
and Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdel.
Representative Martin Dies of Texas
will address the Livingston Manor
Chapter at the home of Mrs. A. D.
Morehouse Tuesday at 2 on 'Immi-
grafton"
Plans were made at the executive
meeting at the home of Mrs. John
w. Edwards on Friday for the birth
day tea to be given on February "a at
ters, 1927 New Hampshire avenue.
A program for youth and education
for citizenship is being carried out by
the Louisa Adams Chapter with the
January appropriations for the work
in Americanism, Junior American
Citizens Clubs and approved schools
through the State committees.
"A Trip Through Virginia" sound
film loaned and operated by the Amer
ican Automobile Association, was the
feature program at the annual dinner
at the Parrot Tea House.
Clarence A. Phillips, Bursar Of the
Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace, will give an illustrated address
on Spain When Spain Was Spain"
at a meeting Of the Capt. Wendell
Wolfe Chapter Tuesday at o'clock
in the Bellevue Hotel. Mrs. Ada
Bennett Holt will be hostess.
Patriots Memorial Chapter held
a buffet supper with Mrs. William
H. Linkins, 1874 Lamont street, the
assistant hostess being Miss Rosemary
E. Wright. Reports indicated that
80 bags were filled for the Central
Union Mission Christmas party.
The national board of management
Of the Children of the American Revo-
luton met in the Administration
Building Of the D. A. r. Thursday
morning, with the president, Mrs. C.
A. Swami Sinclair presiding.
Mrs. Startling Peterson Of Florida
gave an outline of the c. A. r. projects
in her State. Mrs. William Wagner,
the registrar, reported 1877 new men,
bers, also that $50 papers had been
returned for lack of proper data.
Plans for the national convention were
formulated, which will include, besides
the usual pilgrimages to Mount Yer
non and the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier of the Revolution, visit to
the rotunda of the Capitol, where
wreaths will be placed at the statues
of the II Revolutionary heroes there.
This ceremony will be in charge OF
Mrs Amos A. Fries.
Motion pictures Of the Kate Duncan
Smith D. A. r. School at Grant, Ala,
featured the regular meeting Of
Thomas Nelson Chapter. held at the
home of Mrs. Luthur c. Dodd. The
vice regent, Mrs. Robert E. johnson,
presided in the absence of the regent.
Mrs. Arthur Halsted.
The chapter will hold a card party
on Friday at the home of Mrs. Dodd
for the benefit of the student lean
fund.
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Hartmann and Ivy Lindsay will be
read and criticized.
On Saturday at 8 pm. Ida Hoyt
Chamberlain. chairman of the music
group, and Phronsie Marsh. chairman
Of the lectures group, will present.
Nine. Sara Flakshaar in a lecture
recital, assisted by Mr.. Sanford DON
aldson, baritone, with Victor Neal at
the piano.
The American Home Department
Of the Bethesda Women's Club will
meet Tuesday at II, Mrs. J. w. Bull
gar, chairman. DR.. Carl G. Wells,
professor of sociology at George WASH
ington University, will speak on par
ent and Child Relationship" Lunch
con will be served. Miss Marjorie
Webster, president of the Marjorie
Webster Schools, will give readings.
An entertainment for the new men,
bers will be in charge Of Mrs. E. A.
A. Dunn.
Park View Woman's Club.-The lit
erature section will meet Tuesday at
S:15, with Mrs. George F. Dalwick,
514 Kenyon street. The topic for the
evening is What the Scientists Have
to Tell U.s." exemprfied in Green
Laurels." by Peattie. This will be
reviewed by Mrs. D. Edward Clarke.
Vocal numbers will be presented by
Mrs. A. H. o. Role, accompanied by
Mrs. Fred s. Walker, and little Miss
Ileg will give instrumental selections.
The hostess will be assisted by Mrs.
Thomas E. Grifith and Mrs. Robert A.
Jonscher.
The District of Columbia Section Of
the Woman's Auxiliary to the Ameri-
can Institute Of Mining and Metal
lurgical Engineers at its annual meet
ing elected the following officers for
the year 1887: Chairman, Mrs. M. w.
Won Bernewitz; vice chairman, Mrs.
r. H. Ridgway; recording secretary,
Mrs. J. D. Conover; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. j. F. Callbreath; as
sistant corresponding secretary, Mrs.
F. M. Leonard; treasurer, Mrs. Il. A.
Cattell; assistant treasurer, Mrs. c. w.
Tully; parliamentarian, Mrs. c. F.
jackson. The annual meeting OF the
national organization will be held
In New York On February u, Is
and IL
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AUGHTEHS Of the American
Revolution have accepted the
invitation Of the Govern

~ AUGHTEaS Of the American
Revolution have accepted the
invitation Of the Govern
- ment to participate and
cooperate in the Constitution Ses-
quicentennial celebration. During the
IS years Of their organization the
D. A. r. have sponsored education in
the principles Of constitutional gov
ernment.
Miss Hazel Nelson OF the sesqui-
centennial commission, discussed the
plans Of the United States committee
before the Historical Research Com
mittee Of the D. A. r. on Thursday.
Mrs. Vinton Earle Sisson, national
chairman Of the National Defense
Committee. has been appointed by
Mrs. William A. Becker. president
general to head the D. A. r. COM
mittee which will use its own plans
and programs In carrying out theiI
part in the Nationwide celebration.
Impressed with the number Of re-
quests for patriotic pageants and plays
suitable for high school use coming
to the Filing and Lending Bureau Of
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton, Miss Julia Macmillan, chair
man Of the State Committee, issued a
call yesterday for more manuscripts
from D. A. r. playwrights which
teach patriotism and reverence for
the flag.
More than 5000 papers now are on
f1le with the Filing and Lending Bu-
reau of the D. A. r. library.
The history Of Erie County, Pa, was
given by DR.. and Mrs. Hubert Rex
johnson to the D. A. r. Library
through e Pluribus Unum Chapter
in honor of Mrs. Sylvanua E John
son. organizing regent and founder,
at the January meeting. Other val
liable books were also presented by
DR.. and Mrs. johnson to be given to
the library through the chapter.
In the extensive budget covering the
years work, which was passed, a page
in the Memory Book was given in
honor Of Mrs. James H. Langille,
Meadville. Pa, the oldest member,
and one In honor of Mrs. Hubert Rex
Johnson, the first chapter chaplain.
The budget also included a scholar
ship to Hindman School in honor Of
Mrs. Maud Friend Babrey, past regent
Of the chapter.
In an address before the National
Defense Committee Of the District Of
Columbia D. A. r. on Friday Mrs.
Grace Lincoln Hall Brosseau, focused
attention upon the Constitution of the
United States.
Potomac Chapter, Mrs Harry H.
Thompson, regent, has elected the
following alternates to the coming
Continental Congress: Mrs F. Hunter
Creech, Mrs. Roy C. Bowker, Miss
Emeline Talbot. Mrs. Robert M. De
Shazo, Mrs. Floyd e. Welsh, Mrs.
Henry o. Pattison, Mrs. John r. Rig
gleman, Mrs. r. S. Pendexter, Mrs.
Herbert L. Adams and Mrs. Charles
z. Phraener.
Mrs. Roy c. Bowker, State chair
man Of approved schools, announced
that Mrs. John Logan Marshall, State
regent of South Carolina. would speak
on Tamassee D. A. r. School at the
Willard Hotel February l. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. John
Franklin Little, 1910 varnum street
when Mrs. r. S. Pendexter will read
a paper entitled "The History OF
Mount Vernon"
Mrs. Rice w. Means, wife Of former
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LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

The Lebanon Marching Club Of Co.
lumbia Lodge, Loyal order Of Moose,
of which Past Dictator John Lowe Is
chairman and Past Dictator Thomas
J. Lanahan, secretary. will meet
Tuesday night Frank Rose, steward
of the club will prepare a surprise
dinner. Arrangements are being
made for a corn beef and cabbage
dinner to be held in February.
Dictator Russell B. Martin will meet
with the Board of officers and the
House Committee at 7:30 pm. Tues
day night in the Office of the secretary
to ratify the action Of the Building
Committee on the repairs to the club
and lodge room, and installation of
skee ball in the club for the use Of the
members and erection of an electric
Moose" sign in front of the building.
H. c. Hopper, past dictator Of Co
lumbia Lodge, was elected to the Office
of trustee to fill the vacancy Of Frank
Rose, VINO resigned 10 accept the posi-
ton of steward of the club.
Women of the Moose.
Columbia Chapter observed past
regents night Friday, honoring the
past regents of the chapter, Past
Regent Blankenship presiding. Other
Offices were filled for the evening by
past regents, Mrs. Anna Nalley, Mrs.
Ethel Phythian, Mrs. Anna Wagner,
Mrs. Grace Clark, Mrs. Anna Sabate,
Mrs. Margaret Deegan and Mrs.
Frances Mitchell.
Senior regent, Mrs. Susie Sorenson,
spoke.
There will be a meeting of the
Membership Committee tomorrow at
the home Of Mrs. Myrtle Turpin, Tudor
Hall Apartments. Mrs. Margaret
Bates, chairman of the Membership
Committee. is arranging for q class
initiation in February.
The Publicity Committee will meet
Friday evening to prepare the chap
ter's monthly news bulletin.
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W. c. 7. u.

The Cleveland Park W. C. T. U.
had q luncheon meeting at the home
Of Mrs. Percy Bailey. 3111 Cathedral
avenue, last Monday for the educa-
tional fund. Mrs. w. j. Peters pre-
sided. Scripture was read by Mrs.
H. L. Dryden. Mrs. J. M. Nickles
was made an educational fund life
member. Mrs. B. Shanks Chaney
emphasized the annual w. C. T. u.
banquet to be held in Wesley Hall on
February %.
Mrs. o. G. Christgau gave a review
Of her trip with Mr.. Christgau of the
Anti-Saloon League all over this
country last year. Mrs. Ida W.
Ramsey spoke Of the worlds w. C. T.
U. convention to be held in Constitu-
tion Hall June 3-9. Mrs. Marie N.
Brinley paid tribute to the w. c. T. U.
members homes in her talk. Mrs.
Florence Warner talked on member
ship and Mrs. Gertrude Hoage showed
an increase in paid-up memberships
over a year ago.
Mrs. A. c. Watkins announced the
united dry forces banquet January IS
at Calvary Baptist Church, with Con-
greSsmen Guyer and Brewster as
speakers. Other visitors present were
Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs. w. j.
kurtz, Mrs. Ralph Wilson and Mrs.
Levine. Mrs. Bailey was assisted in
serving the lunch by Mrs. j. w.
Babson, Mrs. Lille Bosley, Mrs. H. b.
Brooks, Mrs. T. B. Jarvis and Mrs.
Harvey Boltwood.
Southeast Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union met Monday evening in
Calvary Baptist Church, with Presi-
dent Mrs. M. A. Bradhurn in the chair
and Mrs. Marian Dustin at the piano.
Devotions were led by Mrs. Laura
Slater Penn.
Rev. Alice Allen, District evangelis-
tic director. spoke on Prayer" A
courier badge was presented to Mrs.
Laura Penn for having brought in
two new members.
Southeast union will give an Egyp-
tian tea February IA in Burial hall
of Calvary Baptist Church.
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Daughters Of the Nile.

The Evening Sewing Club Of Samla
Temple, will meet Monday at 8 pm.
at the home Of Princess Henie Mackle,
2409 Tenth street northeast.
The Day Sewing Club will meet
Tuesday at the home of Princess
Grace Delaney, 1906 Lawrence street
northeast.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

THEODORE C. LEWIS
OF st. Johns Lodge Chapter,
Eastern Star, ,Dho has been
elected most a1orthy grand
oroanist at the general grand
session Of the oydel.
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o G. shoUn
wan John McKMen
Back
hnAB ABehtolu teDard
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The Education Committee Of the
Business and Professional Women's
Club of the District Of Columbia will
hear Miss Mary v. Robinson at
the Hamilton Hotel tomorrow night
discuss the subject, Women Under
Social Security" Miss Robinson Is
director of public information at the
Women's Bureau, Department of La
Dor. Miss Earlene White will preside,
and the attorney at law, Miss Sue
White, will introduce the speaker.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The League Of American Pen Wom-
en- will meet Monday night in the
Grafton Hotel. Revisions of bylaws
will be voted upon. Helen Sperry
Rhoade will give q brief resume Of
current events.
At the Rendezvous Wednesday, 2
to 6 O'Clock, Marie Sprinkle will be
hostess. At 4:30 Mary Frances Barnes
will give program Of Hawaiian music
and dances in costume.
On Thursday at 8 o'clock the fic-
ton group, Of which Helen Orr Wat
son is chairman, will meet. Ivy Lind
say will review for trends Cosmopol-
itan and Liberty. Marguerite Merigold
will discuss material used by Saturday
! Evening Post. Stories by Elizabeth
Evening star., 1937-01-24

Yetta Goldman, worthy matron Of
Temple Chapter, announces degrees
will be conferred tomorrow. Libbye
Prawde, chairman Of the Auxiliary
Home Board, will entertain the board
at the All States Hotel on Thursday
at Z. The Ways and Means Commit
tee plans the annual card party and
dance at the Willard Hotel Febru-
ary !.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

Takoma Lodge announces as its
guest speaker on January 26 Past
Grand Master Harry K. Green of Vir-
ginia.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

Good Will Chapter met Friday.
John T. Chichester showed travel pic
lures. A turkey dinner will be held at
Almas Temple Thursday, February 1S.
The worthy grand matron has ap-
pointed Worthy Matron May L. Could
man, grand Martha; Edith I. Lusby,
temple chairman. md 1earl x. AZ.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The joint installation and dance at
the Willard Hotel, under the auspices
OF the Advisory Board of Masonic
Clubs Of the District OF Columbia, will
be held Wednesday night.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The Ladies' Auxiliary to De Molay
Commandery, knights Templar, will
meet Saturday with Past Grand
Commander and Mrs. Eugene E.
Thompson, 1925 Forty-fourth place.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

New officers Of Hope Chapter will
put on their first initiation at the next
meeting. The Ways and Means Com
mittee announces the annual Spring
dinner at the Almas Temple April 8.
The annual dance and card party will
be held at the wardman Park Hotel
February 81.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

Cathedral Chapter will give a re-
ception to its new officers Wednesday
evening. Several candidates will re-
ceive the degrees.
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The R0wac Club Will hold its month
ly sewing meeting Wednesday at u
o'clock at 927 F street to make 200
bedside bags for the patients of Walter
Reed Hospital. Mrs. Ernest P. Krick
Is in charge
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The religious services at the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home this afternoon
will be conducted by Naval Lodge.
The chaplain, William S. Jones, will
off1ciate and the music will be fur
nished by Naval Lodge choir and other
members of the lodge.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The Women's Auxiliary Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia Optometric Society
will meet Wednesday with Mrs. J.
Thomas Nelson, 1885 Garfield street.
Evening star., 1937-01-24

The George Washington Group Of
Deiphians will meet at the Woman's
City Club ON Wednesday at 10 under
the leadership Of Mrs. William Liddle.
The subject will be Studies in Dra-
matte Poetry and topics will be
covered by Mrs. A. B. Manly, Mrs.
John K. Freiot, Mrs. Harry Smith,
Mrs. Eugene Brown and Mrs. J. B.
Tifey.