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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
Celebration of
 Christmas Dates
 Back 10 354 AID.

The earliest elebration Of the birth of Christ, December 25 of each year, took place in the fourth cen- tury, and the custom spread from the western to the eastern church. Before that date the commemora- ton of Christs nativity and baptism took place January 6.
 First mention of Christmas IS found in a Roman document known as the "Philocalian calendar in the year 354, and the first English celebration of the festival was in 598. when St. Augustine baptized 10000 concerts.
 In 567, the Council of Tours, France, declared l2-day festival from Christmas to Epiphany, and later, from 991 to 1916, the laws of Ethelred ordained that all strife should cease at Christmas. In Ger many, Christmas was established in SIS by the Synod of Mainz, and in Norway by King Hakon the Good, in 950
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20

Yes, my little girl will. She had infantile paralysis last summer, and hasn't been able to walk since. Sure ly, son, we'll find little tree for Ter
 Here l am, here l am! come and get me" the little tree called out ustily. And the little boy turned and saw the branches trembling, and the little snow bird flying away
 Why, dad, there is a cute little rec over there Such a beautiful straight tree. Wouldn't that do?" he called.
 The man got out from the sled He walked to the tree and fondled it yently T never saw a more beauti- ul tree. It seems to glow. Molly will love it. he said with a smile.
 The little tree was sc happy that le didn't feel the blows from the K that cut him to the ground. And when they put him into the sled, he vas still happy. The little boy alled to his father: Tt sounds as if he little tree was singing when he wind blows through its branch- ss" And the little tree laughed de- lightedly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
AMERICAN TURKEY
 HAS FOREIGN NAME

You'll eat your turkey and like it this Christmas, but do you know where this festive bird got it's name?
 The turkey is the only species of poultry native to this country. Its name is attributed by some to it's call notes, turk -turk-turk" others believe that it's head ornaments, re- sembling the fez worn by natives of Turkey, gave rise to it's name.
 Another explanation is seen in. the fact that the first turkeys from America were sold in Spain. largely. by Hebrew merchants. Since the bird was frequently confused with; the peacock, it is said that the He- brew traders called it "tukki," their, name for the peacock. With the widespread use of this name in English, it easily became the pres-i ent turkey"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20

and diplomatic representatives throughout the world His most i'm portant official duty is a Christmas eve address to the nation, custom that has probably become perma- nent.
 The nations "officiaP' Christmas tree in Washington is lighted annu- ally by the President as he participates in colorful ceremonies broadcast throughout the country. During the past decade and half, four Presidents have used the same switch box for this purpose. Last year a new silver plate was attached to the box bearing the names of these men.
 Another recent innovation at the ceremony is the use of four-toned chime to signal the lighting of the tree. The chimes ring out as the President presses the button light ing the tree, broadcast as signal to millions of listening Americans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
Lonely North Carolina To'Un
 Marks Christmas January [

D ODANTHE, N. C.. easternmost IN town in America, celebrates Christmas twice each year. New" Christmas comes December 25 but just as regularly on January the inhabitants of this isolated town ob- serve "Old" Christmas, carry-over from the days before our current calendar was generally accepted. Christmas trees must be imported, for Rodanthe has only one tree (see below), a gnarled oak. But the kids enjoy this plan, because Santa Claus visits them twice. Their parents, fishermen and coastguardsmen on an island that is little more than shift ing sand dune, participate enthusias- tically in both celebrations. But
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
The Little Fir Tree
By Henry Harding

There was very little sunlight in the forest. The trees were so big, all the grown up trees. The little fir rec stretched himself, and tried to imagine himself as full grown Look
 ng up at the sky and the stars anc the moon, he listened to the biz
 rees talk Isn't the moon bright .onight.' one would say: and there would be a gentle rustling of theh leaves as the trees would shake thei- heads in agreement
 I'm afraid you're going to be stunted. because there is so much shade here a little squirrel said tC he fir one day as he jumped into ts branches and brushed the tor limbs with his bushy tail Tt take sunlight to make anything grow strong and tall"
 So the little fir tree stretched himself up, and kept his he'd pointed up toward the spot of sunlight ht saw clear up through the maze oi heavy tree growth. He could be straight and outstanding, even if hC hadn't grown tall
 Today the ground was all covered with the snow which stayed white in the forest All but a few birds had gone south. Every once in 6 while there was the sound of steel striking against wood. and infre- 1uently a crashing sound of falling trees.
 The tall trees began to tremble The wcodcutters are out. But this S funny time of year one mur- nured to the others. Then one c the little snow birds spoke. Have you forgotten that every year they ome to cut Christmas trees?'
 What are Christmas trees?" the little fir asked
 "Oh. they cut down the trees and take them in the house, and put Oll lllClll oO tllNy ACON iAANN stars, and spangles that look like snow shining in the moonlight. And the people sing songs and give each other gifts, and it is time of being glad the little sncw bird twittered.
 "Oh, wish they would take me, the little tree cried in excitement. I'd love to see it all. I'd love to make people happy. But I'm toe little" and he sighed unhappily.
 "Sh! Let's all be quiet" one of the tall trees exclaimed. TT h e woodsmen are coming near us. We must be quiet so they won't notice us. Then. we won't be cut down and left to die"
 But in spite of their silence. the men drew near They looked at the trees, and one of them said. "Oh, these are all too tall No house or church could hold them. Let's get on
 Just then a little lad who was rid
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
White House Shares yuIe Spirit
NN1ASH1NGTON-The holiday at.

WASHINGTON. The holiday at.
 W mosphere that grips America each December also finds it's way to the White House, home of our chief executives for nearly 140 years and scene of many colorful Yuletide party in bygone years.
 White House history is rich with anecdotes of such gatherings since the building was occupied by the country's second chief executive, John Adams. For his granddaugh- ter. four-year-old Savannah, Presi- dent Adams gave the first Christmas party ever held in the White House Those were the days before the mansion was finished, when Mrs. Adams is said to have hung out her wash in the great East room.
 Suzannah's party was success but one of her guests broke 2 doll dish belonging to the little hostess. Savannah retaliated by biting off the nose of the young guests new wax doll President Adams had to re- sort to diplomacy.
 Jefferson Played Violin.
 Christmas has always aided chief executives in discarding their digni- ty foI a brief return to the simplicity of their childhood days It was the widoWer President Jefferson who played the violin for his young guests, and the aged Andrew Jack son threw wide the White House doors to hundreds of orphans who listened to the President himself tell them wild tales of Indian wars.
 Dolly Madison, most famous White House hostess in history, was in charge of President Jefferson's party in 1905 when nearly 100 guests were present. Mrs. Madison also served as hostess at 13 other Christ mas dinners in the White House dur ing the two terms each of Jefferson and her own husband, James Mad ison. Once the Madisons had to flee from the mansion when the British invaded Washington in 1872.
 Jackson's party for the orphans was inspired by his own sad boy hood. At his party Santa Claus came to the White House as usual, leaving many gifts for the homeless
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
REAL GIFTS FOR HIM

You can't think of a thing to give him? Prowl through the leather goods aisles. You'll find cases to hold his club script, his passports and membership cards. Lea 1her sus- penders and leather belts Wallets of every design, some with secret bill pockets, and innumerable com partments. Flat travelling clock in leather case. And fitted cases of every description. Miniature cock tail metal cups that nest inside a tumblesized shaker, all in one small leather case. A compass in leather. Brushes, chips, cards. Shaving needs and travel needs, and anything else l -who-gets-ab about desires.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
RooseveIt's Greetings
 To U. S. Navy

WASHINGTON c hr S m a S greetings from President Roosevelt and high ranking officials of the Navy Department will be flashed Christmas eve from the radio tow CTS at Arlington, Va, to the fleet and naval ships and stations throughout the world The message is an annual custom, awaited by American "gobs' and officers alike in their iron-clad battleships thou sands of miles from home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
Trim, Light Coats
 Are Extra Warm

Some of the new sports coats for skiing, hunting, fishing-and also some of the street topcoats-this year come with detachable wool things, complete coats in them selves. Thus there's extra warmth for the cold days, or a trim light coat for other wear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
MINIATIIRE TOYS

Everything that goes in really truly kitchen, can be found in miniature for the girl-child = wee electric iron, that really works, di- minutive muffin tins, tiny perco- lator; egg-beater, mixing bowls frying pans, singing tea kettles made to scale for a playhouse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
BANKER PLAYS ROLE OF SANTA
 FOR PRISONERS
Distributed Money 10 Charity Under Name,
 Mickey Finn

SIOUX CITY, Iowa-A mysteri- us Santa Claus whose identity was evealed only at his death early in 37, will be remembered here each Christmas as one of Sioux City'S nest beloved characters
 His name was Ed |. Kearney. a cal estate man and banker who ,rought Yuletide joy tc hundreds with anonymous contributions to inmates of prisons and missions His gifts were always accompanied by poorly written letters bearing the signature, Mickey Finn
 A sample of Kearney's unusual letters has been uncovered in the note written to the sheriff of Cook County, H., in 1930:
 cHicaGo i'll dec 2 0 1930 1Ere sHeriF
 pLesE USE tile sMal cHecK in- ClosEd to by sum nuts CT Randy eR fRutE fEr enY poRe pepUl YOU may hay wiTh you iN yUre jAle ON cRisMus day fam mE.
 aN tel eM go sTraTe aN doNt dRinK eNy buZe feR tile roTin sTuf WE giTs now will SUR kIl aNy oNe wFIo dRinks 1T.
 bIn sick aN kaNt git much work aN aM hArD up mYself bur go sTratE Now feR fond out tHat crUkidNiss don pAy nuN
 aN give eM aL tile bEs lUv aN wiShiss uV thEr tRew frEn aN vel WiSHir.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
MINIATURE VANITY

One little vanity is a miniature metal suitcase, with replicas Of hotel labels to give it that dash away look.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20

Boatswain's Mate P. A. Tillett, biggest man in the coast guard service, is Santa Claus for Rodanthe's Old Christmas party. They had to send to the main land to get red cloth spa cious enough for his suit. Each Old Christmas cele- bration is held in the school building where the only further" is the school teacher.
 To the present teacher, girl from Virginia, Old Christmas is the world S
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
Jackson in Snow Fight,

"Old Hickory" is said to have par ticipated in a snowball fight at the party, aided by Vice President Mar tin Van Buren. As his little guests scattered over the moonlit White House lawn he turned to a friend and said:
 "They remind me of the one who came to the knees of Jesus, and of whom He said, Suffer little chil- dren to come unto Me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven
 In modern times much more cere- mony has been attached to official Washington's celebration of the Yuletide. Each year the chief ex- ecutive radios holiday greetings to American soldiers, sailors, marines
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20

ing the sled, called to his father: Dad, can we find a little tree for sister? Couldn't we find a cute lit- tie tree to put in her room on Christ mas day!"
 The lads father answered, sadly:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20
yUrrs tReWLy,
 mickey fiNn.

The identity of Mickey Finn" was not discovered until Kearney was in a Sioux City hospital during his last illness. A daughter, pos seSSed of some circumStantial evi- dence, confronted her father with 5he question and he confessed that he was Mickey Finn When his private papers were examined clip pings were found substantiating his confession.
 The character of Mickey Finn was created early in the l900s when MT Kearney was president of bank at Jackson, Neb. He met many bank CTS from over the country at con- ventions and when he started his Santa Claus role in the person of Mickey Finn" he simply wrote his banker friends in other cities and obtained their cooperation in send ing the checks and keeping his iden- tity secret.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20

NEW TRAVEL-IRON
 Small enough to fit into any travelling kit, made to plug in any socket, is trayel-iron-surely a rinkle-dispelling gift!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-20

youngsters. Jackson himself found 1 a corncob pipe and warm carpet | slippers in his bulging stocking.
Evening star., 1938-07-07
PARALYSIS DRIVE
NETS $1,O21,034
Receipts Include $915,92S From
Birthday Celebration-March of
Dimes Raises $S1O73.

A net total of S1,021.O34. was
raised in the "fght-infantile paral-
ysis'" campaign. which included the
Presidents birthday celebrations, final
ngures announced today in New York
show.
Keith Morgan. chairman of the
Committee for the Celebration of the
Presidents Birthday, revealed that
gross receipts were 81 1908 ,36653, while
disbursements for expenses were
$780, .98.
Last month President Roosevelt re-
ceived on behalf of the new National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis all
but sl1,034.55 of this amount. The
remaining has been received since
that accounting.
Receipts included s915,928.79 from
the birthday celebration; $81, ,073. .6s
from the White House March OF
Dimes" fund, s43,s49.S2 representing
contributions by labor groups; $780,
1855, founders certificates: SIe.-
967.62, as telegraphic greetings to the
President, and $4,000 as receipts "for
development of the fight on paralysis >
Commissioner George E. Allen, who
Is vice chairman of the foundation
was to leave this afternoon on a West.
ern tour to consult with other leaders
In the annual campaign. He was tc
accompany Mr. Morgan to Chicago
Denver, Colo, and San Francisco. A
the conclusion of the business tour Mr.
Allen plans to stay in California for 8
couple Of weeks vacation.
Evening star., 1938-07-07

SO HART scHAFFNER AND MARX AND RALEIGH
FLANNEL SUITS in blues, ereys, browns and tons; plain
stripes ond Glen poids Regulars, shorts &22 QE
longs and stouts Were s35 and SAC, now %@0'oo
IS IMPORTED DONEGAL TWEED SUITS, plain and
sports back models in light shodes Sizes Requ-
lor 1867, 1887, 3 1877. Short 1867, (37,5 1897,
J t39l, t40), 2 ar. Slim. 1887, I co. Stout,
1877. (4o). az. Were s35, $22 05
10 IMPORTED AND MoHAIR AND WoRs1ED SUITS, in
browns, ereys and blues Sizes: Reeuor, 1887, 1897,
l4o). Short, ! az. Longs. z (37. z 1887, <22 QE
! (40). Were $3.50, now ----- %@o'oS
7 FINE TROPICAL WoRsTED SUITS, grey checks and
plain shodes Sizes: Regular, 1867, | 1887, ! (40).
sho,t, (4o'. Stout 1s9), z (4o). We're $I8.85
! 1HkEG.pIlcE IRopIcALs AND TWISTS; ton, and
erey:: Sizes: Regular, 1917. 1887. 1897. Short.
t? so; .ss!' !4o' Lecg' Long vs. ss, S. stost ut
TROPICAL SUITS in single and double breasted ond
sports books All sizes Were $3.50. $3.50 $Ib85
ond $Z5, now
COATS AND TROUSERS
I BLACK TROPICAL woRsTED TUXEDO. $22 Q5
hond tailored. Short. (39). Was $4,000, now ~
z FINE GREY TROPICAL WoRs1ED TUXEDO, COATS.
sizes: Short, 1887. Long, az. Were %I705
IS PAIRS 1RoPicANA SPORTS TROUSERS, wrinkle re-
sistont. In summery posteI shades. Were "a 05
sfoUiR.oUNcE ) SUMMER <Iks
il WHITE VESTS sizes: Reeuor, l56j l57). Short,
! t37). 1887, I (39) Long, 1917, 1887, % az
II PAIRS SUMMER TROPICAL WoRsTED AND &E QE
TWIST TRNll&ER< Wero &1000 TSsS~
Evening star., 1938-07-07
HOLT HITS W.P.A.,
LISTS 16CHARGES
Officials Help in Misuse of
Federal Funds, Says
West Virginian.

BY the Associated Press
Senator Holt. Democrat, of West
Virginia, today made public 16 charges
that the Works Progress Administra-
tion was being used for political pur-
poses in West Virginia.
The allegations were published in
the Congressional Record and Sen
ator Holt said they were substantiated
by records in his possession.
Il have tried to have officials of the
Works Progress Administration clean
up relief in West Virginia." Senator
Holt said. Instead Of cleaning up
relief, the officials have co-operated
with those who are misusing the
Federal funds"
The West Virginian said when he
first demanded in the Senate that the
situation be investigated, smear art
lists. paid out of the Treasury of the
Federal Government, circulated stories
that was not sincere in the expose of
the w. P. A."
16 Charges Listed.
Senator Holt listed his is charges
as follows:
1.-THE needy have been deprived
Of relief because the money is being
spent to pay the high salaries and ex-
penses Of political employees
"2-Wealthy men are drawing w.
P. A. funds because Of their political
influence.
"3AThose employed on relief have
been discharged for political reasons.
"4-Individuals have been deprived
Of relief jobs until they could get the
proper political Endorsements.
IS. Relief workers have been taken
from their work to participate in po-
litical conventions and meetings.
IS. Communities have been punished
by being deprived of projects because
of politics.
"7. Non-residents of West Virginia
have been given high salaries on the
w. P. A. staff because of their con-
nections with those who would aid
politically.
Discharges Pointed Out.
"8. Individuals have been added to
the w. P. A. rolls before the elections
and discharged Immediately after
election.
g. w. P. A. employees who refused
to donate money for campaign pur-
poses have been dismissed.
40. w. P. A. checks were delivered
to employees at the polls on election
day
II. Travelling expenses of w. P. A.
officials who were on political missions
have been paid by the Federal Gov
eminent
"12. Marked ballots were given w.
P. A. workers.
"13. Relief clients were told that a
certain public Official had given them
jobs and that if it had not been for
the named individual they would not
get w. P. A. checks.
IA. Contracts for equipment have
been awarded the politically infiuen-
tial
"15. Individuals drawing w. p. A.
checks have had their salaries in
creased after they had taken an ac-
tive part in political campaigns.
"16. Doctors to treat injured w. p.
A. workers were selected as Demo-
Gratis and Republicans"
Evening star., 1938-07-07
Sale! $3.50 and $7.05
OuSecOAfS
s3.s'
RustIns royon tofetos white with eoloul poike dots!
Toffetos with huge flowers! Sizes 81 to 40!

50 NATIONALLY FAMOUS BATHING SUITS; sorry, but
promised not to dvuIee the nome Skirt and moiIot
Styles All fine wool yorns, in bockess or square or
round neck styles. Were $3.50 to 1895, e 20
IS BEACH SETS; mode Of smart striped terry cloth.
includes Robe. Towel and SNORT terry cloth bog for
gy ss,,y|s s.x the" to '"d '''" the beach, Were 95
57,i4r s7y{ SUITS i" COOL e''" e''''"' Were $295
.St 10 AAMDsA AND. W.t: fin; ;ssP: lee ie 39
40 SMART BLoUSEs, sheer silks, sports silks t / 40
and cottons. Were So to S., now--*'''' *''''
Is SWEAT SHIRTS; for octve sports and beach TO-
coorful Or white Were ST, now wv
80 BATHING CAPS, and you really cont have too TO-
mony for your voeotion. Were 35e, now ~
Evening star., 1938-07-07
279 81 Summer
II OK TIES
II PRICE
A Ioree assortment Of eoIors and silks in light
Or dark grounds.
MEMS SHOES

M EMS SHOES
81 PAIRS SPORTS SHOES, all whites ond black ond
whites Also oI-white convos shoes. Broken % OK
Sizes Were s., now-----------------------
"a PAIRS sEMI-MoccAslN SPORTS SHOES, all whites
and ton and whites With eoher or rubber soes Sizes 7B
7hB. SAB, I'd, sad. Sd, shD, 1ohD. I'D. 81 OK
ls4 PAIRS RALEIGH g" SPORTS SHOES, all white, ton
and white and black and white buekskins. "a *
Were $3.50 and $685, now------
e4 PAIRS HAkD-LAsTED SPORTS SHOES, ventioted
style in o.! white and with to" and white trim S.. .Q5
Were $8.75, now
Al PAIRS HAkAN SAMPLE SHOES, sports models and
block and ton cofskns. Size 7B and 7hB only 81 Q6
Were $3.50 to $3.50, now------ ~''0~
HANAN cUsToMIZED SPORTS SHOES ton and white
black and white and oil white imported buck 80 QE
skins. Were $ll.85 to $13,50------- we've
few styles priced
HAhAk ToUcHsToNE SPORTS SHOES, u style. in
block and white ton and white and all white buekskins
Stroieht tip, wing tips and holf brosues Were 81 az
$875 and $9.75, now----------------------
WRIGHT ARCH PREsERvER 60 kE T. &I0kE
SHOES. Were $40 and $l2, now %~'~~ ~ %'~'c~
le PAIRS HANAN SHOES, all I-whte imported buckskn in
wing tip and half broeue styles. Sizes IVA, "a, 9A
ehB. 7B. 7hB, 8B, 1ohB. lib, sc, ehc. &c, 81 AZ
Evening star., 1938-07-07

Absolutely perfect for this time Of the yeor 50 COO
and snort for every occasion. Toored enough for tn.
street ond for town weor dressy enough for teos
dining And morveous all round the clock vocotior
dress. Misses sizes II to TO-
Is NATIONALLY FAMOUS CRuIsALIkE DRESSES, cool
snort, washable AIwoys priced SASS, Gin or
10 COOL PRINTED SHEERS. in navy or dubonnet 60 or
Sizes Il to 20. Made to sell for $l095, now w.
Evening star., 1938-07-07
NEWS GUILD CERTIFIED

Named COLLECTIVE Bargaining
Agency for Newsweek.
The National Labor Relations Board
yesterday certified the American News
paper Guild as the exclusive collective
bargaining agency for employees of the
magazine Newsweek, published by
Weekly Publications, Inc, New York
City.
The Labor Board said its certifica-
tion was based on a comparison of
Guild membership cards with the
magazine pay roll.
Evening star., 1938-07-07

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and
Nathaniel Hawthorne were classmates
at Bowdoin College.
Evening star., 1938-07-07
DIPLOMAT RESIGNS
Minister and Wife Will Return
to Honduras.

Julio Lozano, Minister of Honduras,
said today he had resigned in order
to attend to private business matters
IN his country. He added the resig-
nation had been accepted by his
government.
The Minister said he and his wife
would leave late this month for New
York. They plan to fly from New
York to New Orleans, and from there
sail for Honduras.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-12
They All Farley
 vous in La. Court

VILE PLATTE, La, Feb. 12. - This is one place in the United States where a Frenchman, yanked into court, can speak his piece in his own tongue as fast as he likes without anyone saying Whoa"
 Almost all misdemeanors are tried in French and an interpreter is used only in one of those rare cases when perhaps one member of the jury understands English alone.
 Eighty per cent of the 28,000 res- idents of Evangeline parish, which constitutes the judicial district, speak French fluently Nearly all of them are of French or Acadian de- scent.
 French speaking, too, are Judge J. Cleveland Fruge and the other court and laW-enforcement offic- ials as well as the lawyers The pleadings and court records are in English and Court Stenographer Mrs John B. Fon not, Judge Fruge explains, merely translates in her own mind from French to English and puts it down in the latter language on her pad