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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11
MAYOR LUCAS
 HOME; BROKE
 NEWS OF FIRE
Princess Nordh Passengers Shocked by Goldsiein
 Building Story

News of the Goldstein Building fire caused excitement, sadness and dismay at sea Wednesday when a wireless message telling of the dis aster was received by Mayor Harry Lucas aboard the Princess Norah, bound for Juneau.
 Mayor Lucas, back in his City Hall office today said the Juneau people aboard the ship could scarcely believe the news, which was not received until about 5:30 o'clock in the evening. The message was sent by Dr. Robert Simpson
 To the Mayor fell the task of breaking the news of the fire to Charles Goldstein, owner of the building, who was a fellow pas- senger.
 Mayor Lucas spent several weeks in the States, visiting Seattle, Port land, Bonneville Dam and Timber line Lodge on Mount Hood on a combined business and pleasure trip. He conferred with army en- gineers in Seattle relative to dredg- ing of the Juneau small boat har- bor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11
J. R. HICKMAN ON ROUND TRIP,
 STOPS IN CITY
Will Visit Old Friends Be- fore Returning 10 Winter
 DomiCiIe in Seattle

Travelling as a tourist J. R (Bob) Hickman, old time Alaskan resident and prominent business
 man of Ketchikan, arrived in Jul neau on the Princess Norah from Seattle. While here he will visit old friends before boarding the Prime ess Norah on the return trir southwark
 Mir Heckman, now retired from business, holds the title of Presi- dent of the J. R. Heckman Con- pany of Ketchikan and of the Min CTS and Merchants Bank Of that city.
 Formerly three-time Territorial Legislature member from the First Division, MT. Hickman now spends his winters in Seattle and his sum- mers in Southeast Alaska.
 Retired from active business for seven years after strenuous career of merchandising and banking which began 45 years ago when he quit his job as a cannery work CT to start small store stocked with second hand merchandise, MT. Heckman now takes life easy and is enjoying the fruits of his labors.
 Coming to Alaska in 1886 he worked in a small cannery twenty miles from what is now Ketchi- kan. With savings from his work in the plant he established his first store eight years later. His busi- ness soon grew from one contain ing 5000 worth of stock to a con- cern crossing $5Oo.00o per year.
 In 1889 he took active stock con- trol of the old Scandinavian-Amer- ican Bank at Ketchikan and built it as the Miners and Merchants Bank into one of the leading fin ancial institutions of the Territory.
 Always happy to travel among his old haunts, MT. Heckman is a periodic visitor to Alaska through out the stretch of his winter resi- dence in Seattle While here he is guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11

The abecedarians, small 18th century sect of Anabaptists in Ger many, discouraged learning to read.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11

tion; House Bill 27, asking S25,00C for Haines school construction
 Senate bills going on the block are, Senate Bill g, changing li- censing of undertakers; Senate Bill 19, asking a Director of the Depart ment of Criminal Investigation in place of letting that job be that of the Attorney General; and Sen ate Bill "A, requiring Alaska timber to be used in all projects financed by Territorial money.
 With seven House Bills in second reading and two Senate bills also in second reading, a warm session for this afternoon was apparent this 
 The House will only meet and adjourn Monday morning, Lincoln's because of a question of whether or not legislation enacted on the holiday would be legal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11
r Q D 4 Y
 in the SE W 4 TIE
Introduced

Senate bill No. 43, by Sullivan, re- pealing the Territorial law providing for matching Federal funds for vo- cational education.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11
MRS. RAY C. DAY
 ENR0UTE TO CUBA

Mrs. Ray G. Day, who has been visiting for the past few months in Miami, Florida, is now enjoying a round trip tour to Havana, Cuba, as winner of a contest held weekly at an exclusive Southern cafeteria in Miami, in conjunction with the Greyhound Bus Line.
 Word of Mrs. Days good fortune was received here yesterday by her husband, who was informed that she is enjoying the deluxe tour, with all expenses paid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11

Passed
 Senate bill No. 38, by Cochran limiting duration of chattel mort gage liens.
 Senate bill No 31, by Roden, re- funding $750 in license moneys to the town of Port Alexander.
 House bill No. 29, by Davis, est ablishing a Pioneers Home trust fund.
 House joint memorial No. 21, by Dowd asking the Department ot Agriculture to obtain funds to in- crease the number of wild life agents in Alaska and to furnish two air. planes for their use.
 Defeated
 Senate joint memorial No. 8, by Holman, urging Congress to author ize postmasters to take acknowledge ments and oaths on bills of sale, etc House bill No 32, by Drager, al lowing non residents of the Terri tory to act as executors or admin istrators.
 House joint memorial No. 4, by Davis, asking transfer of jurisdiction over sea otter from the Bureau ol Fisheries to the Department of Ag- riculture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11
RESIDENCE E
 SET ABLAzE BY
 SHORT CIRCUIT
Home of Harley J. Turner Damaged, Roof, Attic by
 Fire Yesterday PM.

Fire originating in an electric wire short circuit yesterday afternoon did extensive damage to the resi- dence of Harley J Turner, Sixth and kennedy Streets.
 Attic and upper section of the house were completely ruined by the blaze and will have to be entirely replaced.
 Bremen went out on the call at 4:15 o'clock and spent an hour and fifteen minutes battling the flames.
 The fire destroyed the upper story and seriously damaged the roof. Personal effects stored in the attic were either burned or damaged by water.
 Walls in the kitchen and living room of the five room house suffered wall paper and plaster damage due to water.
 While awaiting repairs MT. and Mrs Turner and family of three will reside at the residence of Hector Mclean on East Sixth Street. The house will be ready for occupancy within week it is said.
 The estimated damage is about $500, covered by insurance.
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Buildings Can Re Rebuilt But Lives Not Restored

To the Juneau Fire Department the Douglas Fire Department the officers and personnel of the Haida the c. c. C. organization inc Alaska Juneau Gold Mininq Co., and to all the volunteer citizens of the City of Juneau wish to express my sincere thanks for the splendid work they did in conning the disastrous fire to the one building
 am deeply grateful that no lives were lost and my sincere sympathy is with everyone who has suffered through this disaster.
 
 cHARIFc cnI ncTEIN
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11

of the mail getterS convention held in the Post Office corridors
 First class mail was all distribut- ed by 1O:30 o'clock last night and the clerks immediately commenced work on the newspapers and second class matter All mail except fourth class parcel post will be out to- night. Parcel post will be out some time Monday.
 Passengers for Juneau arriving on the Princess Norah were:
 Waldo Anderson, Helen Allen, Samson Bake, Mrs. Edith Buchan- an. Murton Capps. James Dalton, John Dunn, Charles Goldstein.
 Eva Harder, J. R. Hcckman and wife, Marcus Jensen, wife and son. Barbara Howard, Leonard Krohlow, Mrs. Betty Mccormick.
 John Mckee, Alice Mack, Mrs. Selma Marila, Mrs. Elvira Maur- stad, Alvea Miller. Mrs. George Palmgren, Earl Pilgrim and wife.
 Lee Ryan and wife, Gus Schmitz, Hawley Sterling and wife, Morton Sullivan, Richard Taylor, Leonard Youngstrom, Mrs. Elaine Altman
 Estabeth Beerman, Fred Brown, J. Crabtree, Mrs Emma Disel, Andy Dwyer, Raymond Graf, wife and two children.
 Virgil Hayford, Mrs Elsie Hildin- ger, Leo Fig, Woodrof Johnson, Harry I. Lucas, Richard Mccoy, Donald McKenney, Gerald Mar celia.
 Ted Matthews, Frank Metcalf, Walfred Millie, Harry Peterson, An- drew Running, Fred Schmitz, Rob ert Schoettler, Mike Sullivan, All- red Sundstrom.
 Frederick Wildon and wife, L. A. Jamieson.
 For Tulsequah-Frank Bowles, Axel Ed, Steve Szeles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11

Today's News loday.-Emplre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11

The postmaster general of the Uni ted States did not become mem Der of the Presidents cabinet until 1929. Tn 1912 there were only four clerks in the post office at New York and part of their compensation was board with the postmaster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-11
CATHOLIC WOMEN INSTALL COURT
 AT KET(HIkAN

After successfully installing a court in Ketchikan, Mrs. Walter Hellan, Territorial Deputy of the Catholic Daughters of America in Alaska, and Mrs. George Shaw, Charter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Anna Mc- Goe will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock to the hurch of SS. Peter and Paul, where a solemn high Mass of re- auiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anastasia (Meade) Walker will be held tomor- row morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, with a solemn requiem Mass at g o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will. be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for Clayton P. Daniels were held yesterday after noon at thea Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, ofici- ating. Burial was in the family plot, old Pine Grove cemetery Bearers were Martin J. Kelly, Clar- ence Anderson, Clarence Percival, Clarence Deuel, James Culbert and Stillman Philbrick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

master of the Taft School, Water toiwn, will lead seminar on the possibility of achieving world peace through a study of history.
 Other seminars will be held dur ing the day. There will be an ex- hibit of peace posters and literature.
 The special speaker for the occas- ion will be Dr. Hans Kohn of Smith College whose books Force or Req son." Revolutions and Dictator ships" have commanded wide att tention. Professor Kohn was born in Prague. Tn 1881 he came to the United States to lecture under the auspices of the Institute of Interna-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
CHINESE VETERAN ALONE

North Platte, Neb. --(UP)-Gum Fong, a Chinese World War veteran has the distinction of being the only man of this nationality now living in Nebraska who served with the allies. He was a member of the 342nd machine gun outfit in the 89th division III France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

tional Education. Later he was ap- pointed visiting professor at Har- yard University.
 In the afternoon five seminars to which people will go at choice will be offered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
KlMBALL, SMITH
 ARRANGE FARLEY

Attorney Chase Kimball and Thomas Smith of this city are mem- be7s of the committee in charge of arrangements for meeting of the : Connecticut Peace Conference at . Loomis School, Windsor, June 19. Members of the public are invited to the session.
 Dr. Horace Taft, retired head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
CARD oF THANI<s

| wish to thank my many rela- tives. friends and relghbors for the beautiful floral tributes and fhe kindnesg and sympathy shown me during my recent nercnyeineni,. the death Of my beloved mother, Mrs. Mnry Dpwd.
 s"'a MRS. MARx cHARnsr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

Muckler, and Mrs. George T. Heal ey and nine grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Muneral Home, 270 West Main street time to be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock tomor- row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives, and neighbors for the beautiful floral tributes, and the sympathy and kindness shown uH during our recent. bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother. Signed: A..
 FAMILY,
 MRs. EDwAIsD 4. o'LouoHLIN'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

The funeral of Thomas J. Grif- fin will be held from the home, 187 Sylvan avenue tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier church, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, new St. JoGeph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09
OBITUARY

past twenty years he has been as- sociated as caretaker at the club. Mir. Montville was prominently identified with the Lithuanian ac- tivities of the city and had a wide circle of friends throughout the city and especially in the Brooklyn dis- trict.
 Surviving are two daughttrs, Mrs. Constance Babravicius of Stoughton, Mass, and Mrs. Mary Balchunas or Lithuania, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Markouskas or Detroit. The funeral will be held from the Stokes funeral home, 694 Riverside street on Monday afternoon at 2 o. clock. Burial will be in the family plot in the Lithuanian Independent cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after ' o'clock this evening and tomorrow and Sunday afternoons and evenings. PRATT-Arthur Pratt, 78. died last night at the home of his son, Hector J. Pratt, of 40 Dougherty street. MT. Pratt had been i'll a short time.
 Born in Canada, MT. Pratt came to Wateroury 62 years ago. He was one of the oldest members and one of the founders of St Ann's church. He was a painter.
 Surviving are three sons, Arthur Eugene and Hector Pratt; g daughter, Mrs. Eva Mulvaney oi Waterbury; a brother, Alexander Pratt, Hampstead, L. l., two sis ters, Mrs. Caroline Bernier o1 Bridgeport, and Mrs. Lillian Eccles Manhassett, L. l., and several grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street on Monday morning at 8:3( o'clock to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will
 be in the family plot in old St. Jo- seph,s cemetery. Friends may cal at the funeral home after o'clock this evening.
 DAVIES -Banjamin V. Davies l former mechanic at the Scovill Mfg CO, died yesterday afternoon at East Orange, N. J. Mir. Davies was a
 member of Harmony lodge. A. F
 & A. M, of this city; Knights ot Pythias and Knights of Malta
 both of New Jersey.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs
 Kienwen A. (Williams) Davies; a son, windsor Davies of Newark N. J., and daughter, Mrs. Han-
 nah Lawson. also of Newark.
 Funeral services will be held on
 Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock al
 the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial will be Monday in the old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the | funeral home tomorrow night from T to g o'clock.
 WHIT1Y-Patrick J. Whitty, Sr. of g North Ninth avenue. Mount Vernon died last evening at the Mount vernon Hospital. He was 2 former resident of this city and had made his home in Mount Vernon fol the past twelve years.
 MT. Whitty is survived by tive sons, James and Patrick J. Whitty Jr.. of this city; three daughters I \ ~,l xa~..4 x@~e<fnfs INrn XTtso YlRa1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

WHOLEAN-William c. Wholean, 75, of Westfield, Mass, father of U. s. Commissioner William J. Wholean of Hartford, counsel for Martin J. Dunn in the conspiracy trial, died yesterday after long illness. Attorney Wholean was at the trial yesterday.
 The elder MT. Wholean for many years was the station master for the New Haven Railroad at Westf1eld, and retired about two and one-half years ago.
 He is survived by three sons; Commissioner Wholean and Francis Wholean of Hartford, and Joseph Wholean of Florida, and three grandchildren.
 TATE-Mrs. Jennie Mitchell Tate, 81, widow of Frederick Tate of II Chestnut avenue died this morning at her home. A native of Watertow1l she was the daughter of LampSon and Dotha Woodward Mitchell. She was a member of the First Metho- dist Church. Mrs. Tate has been yice-president of the Miller and Peck Company since 1927.
 Surviving is one son, Willis M. Tate of this city.
 Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 10:S0 o'clock at the home, Rev. Snavely officiating Burial will be at the convenience of the family,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

MONTvILLE-Bernadus Mort-
 vile of A Green street died this morning at his home after brief illness. A native of Lithuania he had made his home. here for 48 years. MT. Montville was one of the oldest Lithuanian residents and was an organizer of the Lithuanian In- dependent Political club. For the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Angels Tran'pIe
Padres. SoIons
Extend Streak
BY UNITED PRESS

The Hollywood. Stars, never over
friendly with their cross-town neigh
bors, the Angels, did the Seraphs
a good turn last night by spanking
the second-place Seattle Rainiers,
3 10 |. while the Los Angeles club
was nosing out San Diego, 6 to s..
The Angel victory and the Suds'
defeat increased Los Angeles lead
ership in the Pacific coast league
to 2h games. Meanwhile the un-
predictable Portland Beavers drop
ped Oakland to a fourth-place tie
with Sacramento by administering
a to 6 trimming while the Solons
were taking their 10th straight VIC
tory, beating San Francisco 8 to 0.
Wayne Osborne out-pitched Paul
Gregory to provide the Stars with
their win, although Gregory per-
mitted only four hits to Osborne's
five. Five walks and Alan Strange'S S
error helped the Stars.
Ben CantWell and Leroy Herr
mann were no puzzle to the Besv-
ers in pounding out their win over
Oakland. Harry Rosenberg drove
In three runs for Portland with a
pair of doubles. Manager Johnny
Vergez hit n triple and two singles
in four times at bat for the Acorns.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Loughie Lands

Sheldon Joughborough, broad
shouldered. good-natured fellow
whose easy-going manner bellies his
ability 10 turn out winning athletic
teams, became head coach at Braw
ley high school this week.
Officials at Brawley high will tell
you, IN an official statement. that
Loughborough was added TO the
teaching staff and that he will be
assigned to coach football. Avctually
the statement means that bough-
borough will succeed Erskine as
head coach at Brawley,
Appointment of Joughborough to
the Brawley post assures a contin-
uance OF friendship between Braw-
ley and El Centre, friendship
that was lacking until Bob Erskine
assumed the duties at the northend
school
OF course there will be no con-
siderations offered to opposing tack
les or fullbacks on the football field
or to high scoring forwards in bas-
ketball games, but there will not be
the intense hatred among players
OF the two schools that once mar
red athletic competition.
Imperiai's Loss
Loughborough played football,
basketball and baseball at the Uni
versity of Southern California. He
was once offered professional base
ball contract but turned it down
because he had chosen coaching as
his profession.
But in this case .Brawley's gain
was Imperial high schools loss. The
Imperial board must appoint new
coach to carry on the work that
Loughborough accomplished to put
Imperial toward the front in sth-
letic competition in the valley.
They Play for Keeps
Any doubt in the minds of the |
skeptics, who say that the All-Star
baseballer do not play their best
brand of ball in the annual meet
ing between the American and Ma
tional league dream teams" was
erased Tuesday when Ival Good
man raced in to play a line drive.
dove to the ground and wrenched
his shoulder.
Goodman could easily have play
ed the ball on first hop, but he |
chose to risk injury to make the
catch. As a result the Cincinnati
fielder will be out of action for
10 days His absence may be costly
to the Reds for his bat has account
ed for good many runs this sea-
son.
Game Stars
There were host of stars in the |
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Bench Warming
By Burdette Kinne
Post Press Sports Editor

: All-Star game. Joe Gordon, whose
sensational catches aided the AM
erican league win Joe DiMag-
gio and his home run bat Red
Ruffing, Bob Feller and Tommy
Bridges, who curves silenced the
National league bats when runners
were on base Ernie Lombardi
and Mel OFT, who collected two hits
apiece for the losers
Paul Derringer and Lou Fette.
who BANKED the American leaguerS
in their mound stays Lonnle
Frey. who drove in the only Ma
tfonal league run Bill Dickey.
Yankee catcher, who handled the
receiving duties for the winners
without flaw :. =.
Dickey caught Bob Feller's fast
ball in one hand, caught the smoke
ball as easily as if Bob were lob
bing them across Who was 1t
that said only Rollie Hemsley could
catch Feller? Baseball experts
will tell you Hemsley doesn't be-
long in the same league with the
Yankee backstop.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
MARKET QUOTATIONS
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK. July IL. UP)-
stocks swung forward 1 to more
than 2 points today in the broadest
recovery in more than mo tn and
best since May S5.
Domestic Corporate bonds moved
forward to gains extendi to 3
points. Y. S. Government and for
eign bo ds were mixed.
Commodities were disappointing
Wheat closed Y to more than q
cent bushel lower and corn dip.
ped to ew seasonal lows. finishing
with losses of IL to Ia cents.
Cotton was softer and rubber ano
hides firm. Sugar was steady.
Congressional action placing
restrictions on activities Of the TVA
brought buying into utilities which
put them ahead of other groups
Shelvi of neutrality Legislation
aided the entire list, despite threa,
of a special session.
Reports showing that business
is making a contraceasonal summer
adva ce heartened traders. Resi-
Dental building for the first hall
this year was reported 81 per CEN
ahead of year ago and the bes'
since 1929. Mid-wcck reports. aside
from a disappointing statistical po,
sitio in PETROLEUM, leaned toward
the favorable side.
short covering brought progres'
sive extension of the advance IN
stocks until late in the sessio whcr
the trading pace slackened and pro
fit-taking cut slightly into gai $.
Dow Jones closing stock averages
Industrial. 1858. up 2.f2; rail, 276l;
utility. 24.S0. up O.4S; 30 stocKs'
1904, up 0.S6.
stock sales rose to 100000 shares
compared with only 100000 in the
previous sessio Curb stock turn
over amounted to 1880 shares
against $4,000 yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
l.. K. PRODUCE

Los ANGELES, July L. CUP)-
trading continued rather slow. Can
taloupe prices dropped sharply. To-
matoes were stronger.
Santaloupes: Yuma jbo 36s and As
10 C. imperial ibo 36s and 45s 80
Zoe. Local tip tops std 12s-16s 60
S1.00; 23s 75c. Sos and ass 25c. Local
Hales 24s-27s 6O-S5c. 36s 45-6Oc.
15s 35-50c. Meloglows std 12s -24s
5O-65c. Persians imperial jbo5s-ss
S1.25; honeydews imperial jbo aud
std 60-75c; honeyballs imperial jbo
36s-45s $1.00-$1 Is; casabas imper~
ial per ton $3.50.
Tomatoes: san Pedro and San
Diego lugs 4x5s 75-90c 5x5s-5x6s
90-S1.15; 6X6s 75S5c. 6X7s 60-75c.
'ocal and orange CO 4x5s 75c. 5x5s
and 5x6s LOO; 6x6s 6O18Oc 6x7s
60-65c; stones San Diego 5x5s-5x6s
$1.35- 81 so; 6x6s $1.O0; local stones
jx5s-5X6s $1.15-$1 rs; 6x6s 9O1$1 90
Watermelons: carlot Imperial
klondikes and stripes 1913 lb av-
erage 1861. rs. Local klondikes
2O-22 lb $1,000 $1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Valley Athletes to
Compete dtCM1C

Bill Christian, former class c
track star at Ell Centro high
school, will complete in the CMTC
track and field meet at Monterey
this weekend. Christian will COM
pete in the dashes.
Other valley boys engaged IL
athletic activities are: Heath
Hovey. track; John @. Nc Caslin,
fencing; Don Schiller, track; Joe
Green, softball.