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The Washington times., 1938-06-15
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The Washington times., 1938-06-15

their homes. 1t was a silent &C
ceptance of the truce.
To the alderman, Mrs. Fune
said:
IF our neighbors ask you for
character references might sug-
gest you refer them to Rufus
Dawes, a brother Of General
Dawes, the former Vice PreSi
dent of the United States.
He is a friend of ours"
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
IOWanS to Hold
Picnic In Park

All Iowans within the District
have been invited to picnic Sat
urday afternoon at 4 o'clock in
Rock Greek Park by the Iowa State
Society. Senator Guy M. Gillette,
president of the society, announced
food and fun will be provided for
everyone, including games for chill
dren.
Information and reservations are
obtainable from Gertrude M. Louis,
secretary, at the Hotel Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
PETTING PROBLEMS

NEW YORK, June IS G.N.SJ.
Miss Mary A. johnson, director of
Brooklyn Colleges so,called pet
ting" course, was not happy at
the close of the term today. She
said: II haven't solved any prob
lens for the girls"
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
He Sleeps Tight
In a Tight Place

VANCOUVER, B. c., June Is
U.N.S0.-A. Ventler crswled into
a sheet-iron culvert to take a nap.
AS he relaxed in sleep he ex.
panded. When he awoke he was
wedged in so tightly he couldn't
crawl out. Police called mechanics
in answer to Ventler's cries for
help, and the pipe was cut into
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Family Affair
Son Sprdins Wrist
Just Like Dad
Like father-like son.


Today Policeman Elmer E
Skinner, 27. of 1912 Raum st. N
E., is swearing out warrant for
a speeding motorist, while nurs-
ing a sprained right wrist, after
his motorcycle skidded and threw
him at Twenty-fourth Street and
Massachusetts, Avenue Northwest.
Twelve years ago, on June 9,
1926, Elmer's father, Earl, also a
policeman. of No. 3 precinct, was
swearing out a warrant for a
speeding motorist, while nursing
a sprained right wrist, after his
motorcycle skidded and threw him
at Twenty-fourth Street and
Massachusetts, Avenue Northwest.
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
SILENT APPROVAL
ALDERMAN CALLED

The crowd hesitated. A few
we're heard as one per.
son turned to another on what
course to take. They split into
small groups and filtered off to
The Washington times., 1938-06-15
Chinese Win Plea
To Try New Home
Wife's Talk Quiets Angry Crowd; "Proba
ton" Period Is Granted

CHICAGO, June Is NS.)-Having faced down 200 irate
white homeownrs with appeal for tolerance Chinese
couple today moved into their home for trial period to
prove they good neighbors.'
The Washington times., 1938-06-15

The angry crowd gathered last
night in front of the modest brick
bungalow on the northwest side
when Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Fung
arrived with their two children
Irene, 6, and Daniel, 2, to look
over the house.
ALDERMAN CALLED
The district alderman, William
J. Cowhey, was called upon to
tell them they were unwanted.
Fung explained that he and his
wife were native-born citizens
from Portland, Ore, and that he
is an artist employed by a depart.
ment store while his wife is the
representative of a Canadian in
surance firm.
I'VE will be good neighbors,"
he said.
The alderman suggested he lay
the case before the people out
side. and hand in hand the two
stepped to the door. Mrs. Fung
held up her hand for quiet and
said;
MY husband and I are Chris
tianS. Both of us are university
graduates. Both our fathers
were Baptist ministers. Please,
permit us to live here for two
months. Then, if you find we
are annoying you, we'll move
away. We promise to live a
quiet and orderly life among
YOu."
The Washington times., 1938-06-15

FOR RESERVATIONS: Phone
District l424. ALAN B.
SMITH, General Passenger
Agent. 626 18th ST., N. v.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
THE HIGHWAY MAKES PROGRESS

The International Highway is getting much closer to a reality, from all indications than it's strongest supporters realize News dispatches from Washington forete that the present session of Congress may Dc asked to approve fifteen million dollar loan to Bri- ish Columbia to build it's portion of the great road which will ultimately extend from Alaska to South Amerca-the greatest piece of highway construction in history.
 II Of course, the from the national capital should not be interpreted to mean that construction going to start next week perhaps this summer but after years of endeavor there very definite n- dcation at this time that the road is no longer a visionary dream. It is a project which is going to be built and in time for most of us to drive over
 British Columbia is enthusiastic but financially handicapped. The United States is enthusiastic and under the present Administration devoted to pro- gram of public spending toward permanent and useful development. What could be more advan- tageous to the permanent development of the north both Alaska and Canada than highway?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUNG MANHOOD

It pleasure last night to attend the nually by the Boy Scout organizations of this munity There was excellent representation ot boys-a fair representation of fathers, but came away with the feeling that good many Dads, negli- gent creatures that are, thoughtessy over looking of greatest investments-an invest ment in young manhood that will be doing much better job of this business of living long after lot of us have slipped the last divide.
 II we make financial investment of kind say few thousand in the market, watch it with eagle eye We can hardly wait to get the latest quo taton. We spend hours pondering over figures and the investment. Yet we take far more important investment; the greatest investment which any sman makes-an investment in human life in the way of son-turn him to the Boy Scouts the church the school and dismiss the problem the theory that giving him the best advantages and that he will but it's chance of would take on a financial investment. We wouldn't forget about that but do forget about Son--that IS except when we drop around to a Father and Son banquet something of the kind to how he's been getting along and too many of us do not pay enough attention to do that as indicated at the gathering last night
 If only realized it, most of these young fellows like those who at the banquet last night. arc lea-ring more about how to live ntelligently and happy than of oldsters have assimilaed in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say We must avoid such another blum der" Say, We must avoid another such blunder"
 Often Mispronounced: Poem, Pro nounce poem, as in men, and not pome.
 Often Misspelled: Granddaughter Observe the two d's.
 Synonyms: Eligible, suitable, de- sirable, qualified, fit.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us sin- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Prismatic; resembling the colors formed by the refraction of light through a transparent prism. All the prismatic colors were reflected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpef
SATURDAY. APRIL 23, 1888

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1888
 According to astrology this is rarely fortunate day in planetary direction. The morning hours should be used in intensive effort. Buying and selling may be exceedingly pro fitable
 Jupiter smiles on the Earth today. stimulating many important actlvl- ties in the business world and prom ising for lawyers, university heads and independent thinkers unusual public service.
 This is an suspicious date for launching new enterprises.
 Much migration from crowded centers of population is indicated for next month when the simple life will attract numbers of men and women long identified with me tropolitan interests.
 Real estate today is subject to the most favorable rule of the stars. It is a lucky day for signing contracts for new buildings, while leases should be fortunate.
 All the signs appear to promise success for men and women who wield power While there will be worldwide criticism of heads of government or business they will benefit.
 Unrest and discontent may be ag- gravated by international difficulties which affect commerce, but there will be cause for Americans to re- joice over immunity from grave dan gers.
 Rest and recreation are recom- mended to persons of all ages. Stress should be placed upon the conser- vation of physical strength
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of changes that should be fairly satisfactory Young men and young women will enjoy adventures that bring suc- cess.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be inventive and artis- tic. Many subjects of this sign of Taurus attain fame.
 Shirley Temple, child motion pie ture star. was born on this day 1929. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Edwin Mark ham, poet, 1852; Joseph Turner, English landscape painted, TITS.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
ALASKA HAS THE RAW MATERIAL

Japan has adopted great many of our western ideas, and it begins to look though we might try the plan with profitable returns to our No 1 ndustry-salmon
 The Pacific Fisherman reports the Japanese have produced by-product of the salmon known sal leather" developed from the skin of the fish which appears to have substantial weight and strength and is creating interest among American manufac- turerS.
 The six to eight million cases of salmon Alaska produces each year should furnish ample supply of raw material if the idea catches on.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is Yours very truly" a good phrase to use as the conclusion to a formal social note?
 A. No; better closing is Sin cerely yours" or, Very sincerely yours"
 Q. When meeting young man who is soon to be married, and one has recently met his fiancee, should one refer to her?
 A. Certainly. It is an excellent opportunity to say what a charming girl you think she is.
 c. Would it be all right for a guest to ask for cup of tea, when coffee is served and she does not care for coffee?
 A. Not unless the hostess ask if she would prefer tea. Otherwise she should drink the coffee, or part of it, and express no preference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
A Naval "Frontier"
Cincinnati Enquirer

EHQIIITEIJ
 Secretary of State Cordell Hulls opposition to a naval frontier" is we'll grounded This is not to say that the American Navy should seek to police the world; that, sooner later would be certain to induce difficulties. But worse evils might ensue from fixed circumscription of naval operations.
 Attractive it may sound the stay -at-home naval policy frequently advanced a means of pre- venting Americas involvement in foreign affairs is contrary to sound practice in world affairs as they exist today Inevitably, if frontiers established beyond which American warcraft might not go inter- ona respect for this nations citizens and property would roughly be limited to this sphere The United States would invite the outng of it's interests beyond the frontier
 It is well enough to say that the nation might as well turn it's head in American interests were floued beyond such frontier, but that would only aggravaton of trouble. Concevably, situa- tions which at the outset might have been faVerably resolved by the slightest gesture would grow into grave
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22

Mrs M. s. Whittier left for the south on the Princess Sophia to be away for several weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22

SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT Federal Labor Union 29904 at 7:3C pm. in the Union Hall
 General Labor Union of Juneau adv LEE BOX, Organizer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
H A P P - ---B I R I H D.A Y

The Empire ertends congrdtuId lions and best 1OiShes today, thei birthday dnniverSarg. to tue iolloa0 no
 APRIL 22
 c. Fl. Metcalfe
 Zelma Gross
 John Hahn Mrs. Frank Olson Edward David Dull
 O. E. Olson
 Carl Lundstrom Mrs. J. c. Hayes Olaf WintherS Mrs. l.. L. Linehan
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22

half a century. But we've learned lot over the years and of it would be of great deal of help to Son if we'd join with him his activities and not let the Boy Scouts the church and the school do it all
 Father and Son day is excellent idea. but that day should be every day of the 365. He's invest ment which paes into insgnificance any material gain Dad may be scurrying after
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
20 Xedrs Ago
APRIL g. 1918
From The Empire

Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr., had ar rived at Seattle and was given a luncheon by the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club. Gov. Riggs stated that in the end, the war would result in desirable additions to AL askas population. He said thousands of soldiers would come to Alaska seeking adventure, and for meet ing and overcoming hardships.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22

Today's News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22

Mrs. E. c. Guerin and daughter had left on the Princess Sophia for visit with her parents in the south for the summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22

| A lellpT Ildue DebIl TeCeiNtu IIDuIl Frank H. Mapleton, formerly of Thane who was a member of the 20th Engineers stationed in France He wrote that Ned Carlson was in the hospital with the humps and | that Archie Van Wrinkle was Suf- fering from an attack of rheuma tisn
 Mrs E. c. Guerin and daughter had left on the Princess Sophia for visit with her parents in the south for the summer.
 Claude Ericson, accompanied by Mrs. Ericson and children left on the City of Seattle for a visit in the | south.
 1 This day was the first anniver- sary of the memorable cave-in at i Treadwell which occurred Sunday night. April g, 1917 Many people had left the country due to the disaster but on the whole Tread well and Douglas were still thriv- ing. The Ready Bullion mine, one of the best gold quartz properties in the north and west, was still working and from 400 to 500 men were employed; business had gone on about the same as before as business men had recovered from their fright.
 The necktie social and dance given at Eagle Hall, in Douglas by the Sons and Daughters of Norway was a much enjoyed affair and had drawn large crowd.
 Secretary McAdoo had been ad- vised by D. J. Callahan, Supreme | Treasurer of the Knights of Co., | lumbus, that the Supreme Board oi Directors of the order had author ized him to subscribe for $500,00O | NOi LII Ol Illild iIlOtl tY IoOllh1s l Al1a was the largest authorized subscrip- tion by any organization reported thus far.
 Two Juneau boys, Ellis Kimball aged twelve. and Charles Harvey aged eleven, had demonstrated their patriotism by each turning in to the Knitting Department of the Red Cross a pair of well knitted socks. i Word had been received that A ] B. Stevenson, formerly business manager of the Empire, had had successful operations in oil lands in Kansas. He had become a heavy stockholder in several companies and had engaged in developing oil 1 lands of his own.
 
 TodayS News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-22
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

a l. What two chapters Y of the Bible are alike? A 2. What is the Hippocratic oath? 3. Who is Neville Chamberlain? 4. How many farms are there in the United States?
 5. Of what country is the thistle the national flower? (
 ANSWERS l. The 37th chapter of Isaiah and the 18th chapter of II Kings. 2. The oath administered to those entering the practice of medi- cine.
 3. Prime Minister of Grea t Britain.
 4 6,812,350
 5. Scotland.
 CHAPELADIES TO MEET The Chapeladies are to meet for luncheon tomorrow at pm at the home of Mrs. Virgil Newell Britain has placed orders for sev- eral thousand air raid precaution fire engines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
BUTTON CONCERN WORKERS STRIKE
Employees Picket" Plant on South Main Street;
 No Conferences Yet

Pickets patrolled the gates of the Waterbury Button Company in or- derly fashion today - as Q strike of 48 members of the molding de- partment was underway, by vote Of the members who claim that the company has stalled in negotia- tions for working agreement.
 Officials of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union said that no confer ences have been arranged with the company officials, They said that the strikers have been divided into shifts so that the plcketing will con- tinue 24 hours per day.
 Only one dissenting vote was cast by the workers who boiled on the strike question yesterday. No dis- turbances were reported at the plant. It is not expected that workers In other departments will be drawn into the strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Pity The Males!. American w O m e n Live Longer Than Men = The Old Last Word,
 Eh 1!

American women live on the average about four years longer than the men. according to the latest computations by the statis- ticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company. The average length of life in the general popu. lation in 1856 was 64.36 years for white females, and only 60.i8 years for white males.
 While pointing out that the average length of life for the general population fell by about one-half year in 1886, as compared with 1885, the statisticians say that this is only 0 slight reces- sion, in view of the great gain in average longevity namely li.57 years, made since 1901. In that year the average length of life was 40.24 years as compared with 60.8i in l036. During this period white females have shown great CT improvement than white males the gain in longevity for females having been 1928 years and for the males ll.95 years.
 Tn recent years, however, the gains in average length of life have slowed down considerably, the statisticians say. In the period 1882 to 1886 the average longevity of tho white population has been almost stationary. It has fluctuated between 60 and 6i years for white males and 64 and 66 years for white females. This situation does not indicate, however, that the population of the country has fully attained the best average length of life possible.
 That we have not reached the optimum should be obvious" the statisticians declare, "when we consider that all the advantages of modern medical science are not yet as widely available as they can be made with proper organiza- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
JAIL TERM FOR
 BRISTOL DRIVER
66.Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Motor
 Motor Vehicle Law

A five-day jail sentence was im- posed by Judge Theobald E. Con- way in city court today on Ulrique Mum, 66, of Duby avenue, Bristol. Mum pleaded guilty to charge of driving while his license was under suspension.
 Mum was arrested after @ minor accident on Grand street Sunday by Motor Patrolman Alfred Overton,
 Thomas Gaxton, g, of 266 Cherry street, charged with violation of the weekly wage act, received a continu- ance to Sept. 2a.
 George Lukasavage, 43, of 256 Cherry street received nolles on charges of assault and breach of the peace.
 Nemiah Walker, l9, Daniel Davis 17, and David Lane. 20, all colored of Abbott avenue, charged with theft of gasoline, were placed on probation for six months. They were arrested last week by Patrolman Paul Moyni- han.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Phi Beta To Honor
 Leading Citizen. Honor Students.


 Who is the outstanding Jew ish man in Waterbury?
 The Gamma chapter of Phi Beta fraternity voted last night to present an award to the man who shall be declared out standing In Jewish circles. The chapter also voted to present awards to the Jewish boys at- taining the highest scholastic ranks In the grammar and high school graduating classes of the city schools next June.
 The awards will be made at . banquet in June. Milton Per- sky was named grand bursar and Norman Drazen was named grand editor of the national chapter. Officers will be elected next Tuesday night. Plans are being completed for the inter- fraternity bowling league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
August Credited With Increase Of Over 400 In Various Industries
Anticipated Seasonal Decline Not Reflected in Latest Report of Chamber of Commerce Comparative
 Statistical Figures Released on Business

forwarded, S,7Sl tons as compared with the month of August, 1887.
 Gas
 During the month of August there were 7O,e40,0O0 GU. it. of gas con- sumed, decrease of l02,000 GU, 1t. as compared with the month of July, and a decrease of 2,105, 900 GU 1t. as compared with the month of August, 1887.
 Health
 During the month of August there were 62 cases of communicable dis ease and 2 deaths resulting there- from, a decrease of s cases and l death as compared with the month of July, and an increase of 9 cases and 3 deaths as compared with the month of August, 1887.
 Deaths and Births
 During the month of August there were 36 marriages, 96 deaths and 209 births, a decrease of 59 mar riages, an increase of 20 deaths, and an increase of 46 births as com- pared with the month of July, and decrease of 10 marriages, an in- crease of Q deaths, and an increase of 28 births as compared with the month of August, 1887.
 New Families
 There were @ new families who came to talk up their residence in Waterbury during the month of August.
 Postal Receipts
 The postal receipts for the month of August amount to $39, ,i32.3o, an increase of $o24.35 as compared with the month of July. and a decrease of $i,96i.0 as compared with the month of August, 1897
 Telepnones
 There were l8,304 telephones in use at the end of the month, a de- crease of 53 as compared with the month 10 July. and Q decrease of i3 telephones as compared with the month of August, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
HOLY NAME MAY
 GET CLUBROOMS
St. Thomas Men to Act on Proposal Tomorrow
 Night

Due to the ever-increasing activi- ties of its members, plans were dis cussed last evening for the purchase of special clubrooms for the Holy Name Society of St. Thomas's Church. A committee to go ahead with plans for the proposal will be named at a special confab tomor- row evening at 8 o'clock in the Holy Name rooms in the school building.
 Last evenings meeting was the first of the year for the society and was held in the church school hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Survey Shows Gain In Employment In Local Factories

The most important business trans acted was election Of officers for the l0SB-3o campaign.
 Thomas Foley was elected prcsi- dent, Chris Griffin vice-president Sergeant Bernard Burns treasurer Edward Coughlin secretary, and Charles Roller marshal. Rev. Joseph Donnelly is the society's chaplain.
 Michael Grout was the unanimous choice to head the committee for the annual card tournament which will get underway shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
City Officials Quizzed
 By Survey Committee
Superintendent of Streets, Schools, Board of Educa-
 ton Chairman Called Before Mayor, Auditing Firm

Economy measures in the street and school departments were be- lieved to be under consideration yesterday when pr. Thomas J. Con- don, superintendent of schools, John J. Walsh, chairman of the Board of Education, and Thomas J. Flem- ing. superintendent of the Street Department, were before the econ- omy committee of the Board of Finance.
 Simultaneously, E. o. Griffen- hagen, senior partner of Griffen- hagen and Associates, appeared so present Q th.rd report and recom- mendations with regard to the sur- vey being conducted currently by his company for the purpose of ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

fecting economies in the admins tration.
 Neither the report nor the recom- mendations were made public, and the discussion involving Condon, Fleming and Walsh was also un- reported. It Is believed, because of the appearances of these men, that the new report recommends econ- omies in their departments.
 The economy committee will rec port the Griffenhagen recommen-