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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
CLIFF MINE TO
 SEE EXPANSION

Charles Simonstead, Superinten- dent Of the Cliff Mine at Valdez, is a passenger through Juneau on the steamer Baranof with his son. Scott, returning to the well known months Outside.
 The old Cliff Mine, for many years idle after cave-in and flood, was pumped out and bulkheaded by Simonstead, the engineering feat bringing new measure of prosperity to Valdez.
 Plans for this years operations in- clude the expenditure of some $35,- 900 in development, Simonstead said, the enlargement of power generating facilities, and the increase in ton mage to 40 tons a day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
TERRITORY GETS $15,472.05 FROM
 FOREST PROFITS
One fourth of National Forest Receipts Go
 Into Treasury

The Territorial Treasury was en- r'ched by Sl5,47205 from National Fsasst receipts in 1888, the Forest service has announced.
 Cssh receipts from the sale ol National Forest timber, use of range and other land use amounted to ssi Rsa.2 in. Alaska's two Natlolal Forests. the Tongass and Chugach. One-Fourth of this was paid out ol the U. s. Treasury directly to.. the Territory. sf 1Tss
 Nearly one-f fifth of the SOTO coun- ties in the United States shared m the distribution of receipts from the 158 National Forests last year
 Over Four Million
 Cash receipts amounted to s4,oh'- l3s of which 25 percent was turned over to 38 States, as well as Alaska and Puerto Rico The funds thus made available to local government units are used for public schools and roads and are supplemented by en additional ten percent used by the Forest Service for building and maintaining roads and trails within the National Forests of the State or Territory from which the income is derived. The Forest Service also assumes a large shf.-e of the cost of constructing and maintaining public improvements such as roads and winter sports areas within the National Forests, using other funds appropriated by Congress in addi- ton to one-tenth of the receipts
 The 25 percent share of Nation- al Forest receipts for each twelve counties in eight different States was more than $lo,o0o. In Arizona, Coconino County's share was more than $4l ,000 from the Coconino, Ksibab, Prescott, and Sitgreaves National Forests. Other counties re- ceiving more than $1o,oo0 were Grant County, Arizona; Plumas County, California: Yakima County, Washington; Yavapai County. Ariz- ona; Elko County, Nevada; Catron County, New Mexico; Lassen County California; Carbon County, Wyom- ing; Deschutes County. Oregon; Custer County. South Dakota; and Lane County in Oregon.
 Oregon Forest High
 The Malheur National Forest in Oregon, which returned $42,450 as 95 percent of it's annual receipts, led all National Forests, followed by the 6noqualmie National Forest ii1 Washington and the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
 The Forest Service points out that the largest receipts each year are usually made by those National For ests which have been under Federal management for long periods and whose earning capacity has been im- proved by the sytematic protection and utilization of their natural re- sources.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
SURVEY PARTY ASSIGNED FOR
 ROAD AT CRAIG
Launch Forester Awaits Calm Seas to Garry
 Four South

A party of four Bureau of Public Roads men is waiting for the wind to die so they may sail on the launch Forester to Craig to make surveys prior to proposed road construction there.
 The Forester was to leave at 8 o'clock this morning, but remained at the dock in the face of rough seas.
 E.. J. White, Resident Engineer who is to direct the survey, is al- ready at Petersburg.
 The proposed road, planned for construction under the 1939 program of the Bureau, extends from Craig three miles toward Klawock. The survey party will be busy in the area for month or Six weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
JEWS, FLEEING FROM ITALY, IN
 NO MANS LAND
All Borders Apparently CIosed-T They Wander in
 Snow, Subzero Weather

PARIS, March 13,-Several thou sand Jews. driven from Italy by Premier Benito .Mussolini's new racial laws, are trapped between Italian and French frontier guards as they struggle through deep snow and sub zero cold of the Alps.
 Reports from Castellar and other points along the frontier estimated that 5000 of the destitute Jews were wandering aimlessly through the mountain passes with all borders closed to them.
 They fled from Italy during the past "A hours under Fascist decree compelling all Jews, even though Italian citizens, to leave Italian soil before midnight Saturday. The de- cree was issued last October and described as measure to prevent contamination of the Italian race.
 Driven from Italian soil by Black shirt guards. the Jews rushed toward French soil but found their way barred by French frontier guards who refused them admittance.
 French residents in border towns on the French side of the moun- tain passes leading to Italy report ed that steady stream of refugees is moving across the mountains to- ward France. Most of them had either delayed their departure until the last minute hoping that the Italian Government might relax its ruling, or had hoped to obtain French visas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
Canada Warned
 Of Peril

TORONTO, Ontario, Mar. 13.-A warning that Canada must be pre- pared to defend herself against all eventualities has been sounded by Air Marshal w. A. Bishop, world famous Canadian war ace.
 Speaking over a Dominion wide radio hookup, Air Marshal Bishop warned Canada that she must build her house on rock of integrity and strength"
 There is real danger of a fight ahead of us and Canada will be in this fight because she cannot re- main out of it and because she will be battling, not in defense of the United Kingdom alone, nor in the general interests of the British En- pire, but for her own survival he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
MOTHER, DAUGHTER ON ROLL OF HONOR

COLLEGE PARK, Md, Mar. 13.-- A mother who said she went to col- lege because she got tired of loaf ing" Mrs. Gladys Bollinger, forty one, of College Park, and her daugh- ter, Phyllis, eighteen, both juniors in the University of Maryland, ap- peared today on the university's honor roll of 131 students, Mrs. Bol- finger is in the educational school, her daughter in the arts and science school
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
Anniversary Party Of Legion Will Be
 Held Wednesday

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary birthday of the Am erican Legion a pot-luck dinner is scheduled at the Dugout on We'd nesday evening at 6:30 o'clock.
 All members of the Legion and their wives as well as members of the Auxiliary with their husbands, are invited to be present and are requested to take a covered dish to the affair
 A huge birthday cake will add to the festivities of the evening, and main event will be the track meet, for which there will be a small charge of admission
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
sLEET SPEND FURY,
 EAST COAST
Worst March Storm Since Blizzard of 1888 Sweeps
 New England Stafes

NEW YORK. March l3. = The worst March snow storm since the blizzard of 1888 has spent it's fury in the New England States and moved northeast over the Atlantic ending a varied weekend.
 The storm brought snow and sleet and left at least 29 dead. Parts of this storm was felt in many sections of the United States.
 Weather moderated in the Middle West today and clearing skies were predicted for this afternoon in the East.
 Snow, averaging more than one foot in depth fell in Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hamp- shire and Maine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
Frosty Wind Brings Winter Back Again

Winter temperature returned to Juneau over the weekend as baby Taku wind sent the mercury down to minimum of l degree at 8 o'clock this morning.
 While fur caps came back into vogue, bright sun shone overhead and the northeast wind reached maximum sustained velocity of 25 miles per hour this morning.
 Forecast of the U. s. Weather Bureau is for more of the same tomorrow
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
Rainbow Girls to ExempIify Work
 For Eastern Stars

Members of the Order of Rain bow Girls will exemplify initia- tory work tomorrow evening be- fore the Order of Eastern Star at the regular meeting of the group.
 The Star meeting will start at 8 o'clock as usual, in the lodge room of the Scottish Rite Temple.
 A social will follow the initia- tion, in charge of which are mem- bers of the advisory board for the Rainbow Girls, chairman of the committee being Mrs Walter Scott.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
Ladies' Auxiliary to
 Sponsor Card Series

Friday evening at o'clock in the Union Hall, the first in series of three card parties will be spon- sored by the Juneau Ladies Auxil- iary.
 The parties are public and prizes will be awarded for whist and pin ochle, with grand prizes being of fered at the close of the series.
 Tn charge of the affair Friday will be Eva Darwell and Elnora Will lizms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
Catherine Cheney
 Is IsCompIimented

Complimentary to c tn crime Cheney, who is leaving for Seat tie this evening on the steamer Mount Mckinley, her sister, Mrs. George Levecque, was hostess last night at her home on Harris Street at a buffet-supper.
 Spring flowers formed an attrac- tive centerpiece for the supper table, and the evening was spent in playing Chinese checkers. Four teen guests were present for the occasion. g
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
BRADFORD WASHBuRN
 NAMED TO NEW JOB

BOSTON, Mass, Mar. 13.-Brad- ford Washburn, youthful Harvard geographer and internationally known on account of his explorations and feats as mountain climber in Alaska, has become Executive Dir ector of the New England Museum of Natural History.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
ENGINEER TO
 GO TO FAIRBANKS

J. G. Shepard. PWA Engineer Inspector, is leaYing on the Yukon tomorrow for the Westward, enroute to Fairbanks to be present at the bid opening March 2l for sewer project estimated to cost $220,0o0 Work on the big PWA project is to start within a few weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
HILL SERVICES
 ARE TOMORROW

Funeral services for Charles Hill, who dropped dead several days ago neaf the Home Boarding House, will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary The Rev. John L. Cauble will deliver the eulogy and interment will follow in the Evergreen Ceme- tery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
JUNEAU COUPLE
 WED SATURDAY

Miss Minnie Paddocx became the bride of Floyd Thompson at quiet ceremony performed Saturday night at the Douglas home of United Commissioner Felix Gray.
 Both the bride and groom are of Juneau and for the ceremony, Mrs. Jetta H. Gray and Thomas Cashen attended the couple.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
MRS. MULLEN TO LEAVE

Mrs. Charles Mullen. who has been confined to St. Ann's Hospital tor the past several days suffering from a broken hip received in a recent fall, will leave for the south tonight on the steamer Mount Mckinley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
TWO BEATEN TO DEATH AZ THEY
 SLEEP IN HOME

HOUSTON, Texas, March l3.--Joe Compton. 59.. carpenter, and his wife, about 50, were found beaten to death in their home here. Ap- parently they were beaten to death while they slept. An axe was the instrument used.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
DOW, HOMES AVERAGES
COUNCIL TO NAME POLLING PLACES,
 ELECTION JUDGES

Polling places and election judges Tor the municipal election April 4. will be designated by the Juneau City Council at its regular meeting. Councilmen and school director are to be elected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
C.p.R. MOVING

Canadian Pacific Railway agent, V. w. Mulvihill, announced today that his offices will be moved to the Baranof Hotel, probably some- time next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
DIR. PYLE TRAVELS

Dr. T. J. Pyle. Dental Supervisor for the Office of Indian Affairs, plans to leave Anchorage this week for trip to the Upper Kuskokwin, according to word received at head quarters here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
MILLERs pROuD PARENTs

MT. and Mrs. Hugh Miller are the proud parents of baby girl weigh ing pounds II ounces, born yes- terday morning at St. Ann's Hos pital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
DIvORCES

Final decrees of divorce were granted in District Court here Sat- urday to Katri Antila from John Antila; Gordon P. Selmyhr from Helen Selmyhr, and Wilma Swenson from Owen A. Swenson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
BRITISH, ARABS
 ARE IN BATTLE
Royal Air Force Planes Join in Aiding
 Ground Forces

JERUSALEM, March 13.-A large acale battle ragged between British forces and Arab bands near zemal yesterday.
 Forty five Arabs were killed.
 The British ground forces were aided by Royal Air Force planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
.SUFF0(ATED IN
 TRENCH (AvE-IN

BINGHAM. Utah, March l3.-R. M. Timothy, 26, welder of River ton, was suffocated to death when a trench on the Highland Boy side of the Utah Copper Company hill caved in and buried. him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
STOCK QuorAr1oNs

NEW YORK, March 13.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 9A, American Can e5l2, American Power and Light 6%, Anaconda 28A. Bethlehem Steel 72h, Commonwealth and Southern l%4, Curtiss Wright common 6, Gen. eral Motors 501a, International Har- vester 651s, Kennecott 37ss, New York Central 1914, Northern Paci- fic l21s, Southern Pacific IFS, Uni ted States Steel 62M, Pound $469 3-16.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: Industrials 151.77, rails 3307. utilities 26.28.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13

The product of the Newfound- land cod-fiSheries is valued at around $20,000, 900 annually.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
LOW FlYiNU; DUCK
 TELLS NEW YORKER

DUNkInk. N. Y, Mar. I3.-Max Rismann feels there ought to be a sign along the Lake Erie shore here reading: Duck! Ducks"
 Rismann, found lying along West Lake road with a gash in his left temple, told Brooks Memorial hos pital officials he had been felled in the gathering darkness by a low flying wild duck.
 The Presidents flag consists of the Presidents seal in bronze upon blue background with large white star nl each corner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13

British cabinet shakeup, to speed defense program, puts Lord Chat field (above) into the important post of Minister for Coordination ot Defense. Lord Chatfield. who sue ceeds Sir Thomas Inskip, is former
 First Sea Lord of the Admiralty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-13
HOMICIDE CHARGED
 TO ACID THR0WER
Harry

NEW YORK, Mar 13. = Harry Heinz, twenty-four, who threw a pint bottle of hydrochloric acid into his neighbours face for spite must stand trial for homicide.
 Writhing in agony, blinded, his mouth and throat burned away. Harold Johnson, thirty-six, died within two hours. Heinz was anger ed because Mrs. Johnson, the vic- tim's wife, had refused to tell him the address of one of her friends, a married woman.
 The New York City school system is experimenting with the use of white glassboards to supplant black boards in classrooms.
Evening star., 1939-09-03
Miss Latimer and Mr.. Peterson
Married in Calvary Church.

The wedding of Miss Kathryn
Latimer and Mr.. Robert Frederick
Peterson took place last evening at
8 o'clock in the Calvary Methodist
Church, the Rev. DR.. Chesteen
Smith officiating. Miss Edith Athey,
organist, sorority sister of the
bride, arranged the wedding music
and Mr.. Eugene Kressin sang. The
church was decorated with palms,
fern and white gladioli, with lighted
candles in five candelabra.
The bride, who is the niece of Mr..
and Mrs. j. B. Latimer, was given
in marriage by her brother, Mr..
Henry Allen Latimer. Her wedding
gown was of white satin fashioned
with long train and short jacket,
which was edged with satin pleat-
ing and had long sleeves. Her veil
was finger-tip length, held by lilies
of the valley.
Miss Jeanette Bittner was maid
of honor. She wore orchid taffeta
made after an old-fashioned model,
with long skirt and trimmed with
contrasting ribbon. Her hat matched
her dress and she carried an arm
bouquet of yellow roses. The brides
other attendants were Miss Frances
Evening star., 1939-09-03
Miss Sue Boyer
Back in Damascus
Following Tour

DAMASCUS, Md, Sept. Miss
Sue Boyer has returned to the home
of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. George
M. Boyer, after a tour of several
weeks through the New England
States.
Mr.. Elgie D. Hawkins was guest
OF honor at surprise birthday din
ner given on the lawn of his home
at Woodfleld Thursday evening.
Mr.. Howard Tritipoe, jr., of WASH
lngton spent the week at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.. Jewell.
Members of the Burns family held
their annual family reunion Sunday
at the farm of Mr.. Grant Woodfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Allnutt and
Mrs. Mary johnson have returned
from a motor trip to Wrightstown,
"a, where they were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lenox Howes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent H. Day are
visiting DR.. and Mrs. Fred Snyder
at their home in Cleveland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin l.. Cue mo-
tored to Johnstown, Pa, for the
/ week end.
Mrs. Melvin Holley has returned
home after spending several weeks
IN Westminster, S. C. She was
accompanied on her return trip by
her niece, Miss Rosemary Watkins
OF Westminster, who will spend
some time with Mrs. Holley.
Mr.. and Mrs Daryl w. Shaw
have returned from a motor trip to
New York and the Worlds Fair.
Miss Jean Petticord of Alpha.
Howard County, is a house guest
of Miss Celeste Hawkins.
Miss Jane Souder and Miss Eliza
beth Frenzel are visiting Miss Janet
and Joan Dawson, daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Dawson. Rockville.
| Miss Helen L. Burdette has re-
turned from the home of her parents
in Peoria, III. Miss Burdette is
staying with her aunt, Mrs. J. P.
| Bates.
Evening star., 1939-09-03
Mays-KemOn Wedding
In Mount Vernon Church.

The Mount Vernon Place Church
was the scene of a prettily arranged
wedding yesterday afternoon at $50
o'clock when Miss Martha Byrd
Kemon, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Byrd
Kemon, became the bride of Mr..
James Smith Mays. The pastor of
the church, the Rev. DR.. John w.
Rustin, officiated and Mrs. George
E. Chapman, jr, organist, played the
wedding music. Baskets of late
summer blossoms in pastel shades
with palms and fern decorated the
church.
The bride was escorted and given
in marriage by her brother, Mr..
Frank Howell Kemon. Her wedding
gown was of white lace made over
satin and modelled on princess lines.
A tiara of satin held her veil and
she carried a shower bouquet of
white roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Edyth Priddy was maid Of
Evening star., 1939-09-03

Shea and Mrs. Harriette Green. the
former in chartreuse and the latter
in gold-color taffeta made like the
maid of honor's gown. Their hats
matched their dresses and they car
ried arm bouquets of talisman roses.
Mr.. Frank Davis of North Caro-
lima was best man and Mr.. Mitchell
Latimer, brother of the bride; Mr..
Richard Green. Mr. Frank Cervenka
and Mr.. James McLaren were the
ushers. Walter Scott was the ring
bearer.
A reception was held in the
church parlors, Mr.. and Mrs. Lati-
mer, uncle and aunt of the bride,
receiving the guests Mrs. Latimer
wore peach-color lace and had a
corsage bouquet of tea roses. Later
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson started on
their wedding trip, the bride wear
ing travelling costume of black
jersey with gold and black acces-
sOries and a corsage bouquet of
white orchids. They will live at the
Cavalier Hotel. Mrs. Peterson is a
well-known music teacher and Mr..
Peterson is chemist in the Bureau
Of Chemistry and Soils.
Evening star., 1939-09-03
in-law of the bridegroom, was best

in-law of the bridegroom, was best
man.
Immediately following the cere-
mony reception was held at the
home of the brides parents. The
brides mother, who was dressed
in dark blue marquisette and
matching accessories. and the
bridegroom's mother and Mr.. Will
liams assisted in receiving. Mrs.
Williams was dressed in black and
white with black accessories.
When she left on her wedding
trip the bride wore a dress suit of
tuscan grape color wool trimmed
in black fur, with hat to match.
Her bag and shoes were of black
suede. She wore a corsage of tails
man roses.
Evening star., 1939-09-03
Representative McLean's Son
Weds Miss Lamb in Canada.

Miss Martha Lamb, daughter of
Mrs. Henry M. Lamb of Montreal
and Stanstead, Quebec, was mar
ried to Mr.. Donald H. Mclean, jr.,
son OF Representative and Mrs. Nc
Lean of Elizabeth, N. j., yesterday
afternoon. The wedding took place
in the Centenary United Church at
Stanstead, the Rev DR.. Perry S. Dod-
son officiating at o'clock, assisted
by the Rev. j. Howard Philip. DR..
Carl Pfatteicher, one of the BRIDE
groom's teachers when the latter was
student at Phillips Academy at
Andover, Mass, played the wedding
music.
The bride wore white corded silk
made on fitted lines and having a
long train. Her tulle veil was ar
ranged with a cluster of orange
blossoms.
The Misses Margaret and Barbara
Lamb were their sisters only at
tendants. They were dressed in
green taffeta frocks made with
basques and they carried arm bou-
quets of pink gladoli and wore cor
onets of gladioli buds.
Mr.. Edward R. Mclean of Will
mlngton, Del, was best man for his
brother and the ushers included Mr..
Arthur E. Palmer, jr., of New York
City; Mr.. Theodore G. Quintal of
Glenridge, N. j.; Mr.. ]. Alfred Guest
OF Montclair, N. j., and Mr.. John
H. A. Colby of Stanstead, Quebec.
The reception was held in the
home OF the brides parents and later
Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean started on
their wedding trip. They will be at
home after October Is at 2 Grace
Court IN Brooklyn. Mrs. Mclean
Evening star., 1939-09-03

honor and had frock of yellow net
and lace made over taffeta. She wore
bandeau of yellow roses and dark
blue delphinium formed her bouquet.
The brides other attendants were
her sister-in-laW, Mrs. John P.
Kemon, and Mrs. Hugo Brooks.
They were dressed alike in blue
satin dresses made with bouffant
skirts and fitted bodices with square
necklines. Their doll hats were blue
and their accessories pink. They
carried muffs of pink roses and
pale blue delphinium.
Mr.. Wilton Earle Mays, jr., of
Easley, S. c., was best man for his
brother and his cousin, Mr.. j. S.
Simmons of EaSley, with Mr.. L. B.
Mckee Of Alexandria, were the
usherS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Bamford Smith,
uncle and aunt of the bride, were
hosts at reception in their George
town home after the ceremony for
the members of the wedding party
and the two families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mays left later for
their wedding trip and on its COM
pletion will make their home with
the latter's mother in Washington.
The bride wore a travelling costume
of maroon color sheer wool with
matching accessories.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilton Earle Mays,
parents of the bridegroom, and his
aunt, Miss Ellen Poe Mays of Easley,
S. c., came for the wedding and
others from out of town were the
Misses Leila and Elizabeth Krouse
of Richmond, and Mr.. John Paul
De Berry of Shanghai, China.