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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
Legion Groups 10 .s Have Yule Party

For members of the Amerfan Le- zion and their wives, and Auxiliary members and their husbands, a Yuletide party will be held tomor- row night at the Dugout.
 Festivities will start at 8:30 o. clock and Wesley Barrett will play the piano for the occasion The ex- change of gifts will high1ight the affair and 1t is understood that the male members have asked Santa Claus for inexpensive mechanical toys.
 Mrs. E. M. Policy is chairman in charge of the women's committee and she will be assisted by Mesdames Oscar Olson. Al Johnstone and John Newman. Frank Metcalf heads the Legion committee with Claude Car negie and Lester Rink as his aide.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
korihIand Has
 Tourist Teacher Aboard

a I |
 Tourist in December - it sounds something like curio dealers dream but it's true.
 The tburisbsssSa a Berkeley. 5Cali- fornia, school teacher, Miss Mar garet Baer, passenger on the mo- torship Northland.
 Miss Baer, who has Christmas vacation available for satisfying a desire to see Alaska, flew to Seattle to catch the Northlahd for the round trip.
 Her only disappointment is that she had expected to find winter and not just another California in a different latitude.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
s0SRECALLED

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 26. = The Norwegian freighter Tana radioed shortly before noon today that she no longer needed assistance. T h e freighter had flashed an s. O. s. reporting rudder trouble in the North Atlantic about 1,280 miles east of New York City. The Tana reported that her crew had repaired the rudder and the vessel was pro- ceeding to destination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
Union Hall Will Be
 Scene of Xmas Fete

A Christmas party will be held tomorrow night starting at 9 O. Clock at the Union Hall for mem bers and friends of local 203 and auxiliary 34, -y sy. Cards and dancing will be fea- lures of the evening and refresh! ments appropriate to the occasion will be served. tt d'
 The committee in charge of ar Engagements includes Mrs. w. A Rasmussen, Mrs. c, Sebenico. Mrs
 Gndo Battello, E. E. Slender. E.
 Pearson and John Kennedy. .,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
FIRE IN BRUSH

Small boys started a fire in the brush on Starr Hill during midaf- ternoon Monday and, when the blaze got beyond their control, they scampered A call was sent to Fire Department, headquarters and a special squad responded and soon had the blaze stamped out or ex- tinguished with the aid of chemi- calls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

testing and determination studies, for approximately three weeks,
 The regular 7:3o9 o'clock classes remain as scheduled and Wilcox says over two score students are en- rolled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
RoFlhlandin
 Win Eleven

Eleven passengers arrived in Ju- neau this morning on the motor ship Northland from Seattle and Southeast Alaska ports.
 Arrivals were Mrs. J. E. Beyts Miss Martha Gutsche, Mrs Alice Wilson, Jesta Zimmerman, Thelma Stone, Mrs. Chris Dahl, Clara Dahl Betty Karnes, Fay Stoddard Jeanette Rinstad, Mrs. N. Hibher.
 Through passengers for Sitka are Miss Margaret Baer, MT and Mrs T. Kettleson, o: F Benecke, Littlefield.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
6ASBOAT WILL BE SOUGHT BY
 GUTTER HAIDA
Coast 6uarder 10 Seek 0v. erdue Rake Boat
 Eagle March

The Coast Guard cutter Haida sailed shortly before midnight last night after series of recall shrieks on the siren, to search, for the miss ing gasboat Eagle March of Rake.
 The Eagle March has been three days overdue in Rake from Pybus Bay and severe weather in the area aroused fears for the safety of the craft. t
 The boat, 32 by l2 feet, 13 gross tons and Il net, is owned by Johnnie Jackson of Rake.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
CANDLE DRlILER
 GOING OUT, TRIP

Francis Panchott, of Candle, flew in with PAA Saturday afternoon, heading south for few months.
 Panchott has been drilling placer ground the Arctic Circle Explora- tion Company has been prospecting on the Kobuk
 A guest at the Gastineau Hotel,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
TAkU SAILS
 SOUTH TODAY

The steamer Taku sailed for Se- attle from here today with two passengers embarking. The vessel is also carrying a cargo of fish from the cold storage.
 Charles Switzer is a passenger to Seattle and Mrs. Arthur Carter to Ketchikan.
 The Taku arrived from Sitka early this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
WILCOX TEACHING
 WORKING GLASSES
Extension Courses in Min ingNowRunning
 Twice Daily

Mining extension course Profes- sor Howard Wilcox, announced to- day he has begun morning classes at the Baranof Hotel sample rooms to take care of demand for certain courses.
 The morning classes will meet at 10.30 o'clock to facilitate attend ance of shift miners for mineral
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

in candlelight by the Rev. John L. Cauble.
 The couple was attended by Mrs. c. A. Knight and William F.. Kelly.
 MT. Griffiths is an employee of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co, and he and his bride plan to reside in the Capital City.
 THE WORLDS smallest country is Vatican City, which comprises l08.7 acres. The worlds largest country is the USSR (Union of So- viet Socialist Republcs) with an area of 8,144,228 square miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
NoRTHBoUND

NOhI
 Northland in port and sched- . uled to sail for Sitka at 6 o'clock tonight. A Mount Mckinley scheduled to arrive at noon tomorrow and sails westward at 8 o'clock tomorrow night.
 SCHEDULED sAILfNUs . .Tongass scheduled to sail from Seattle g tonight.
 . Princess Norah scheduled to c sail from Vancouver Decem- Q Der 28 at D. m. e North Coast scheduled to sail o from Seattle December 29 at @ 9 9. m.
 O Taku scheduled to sail from o Seattle January ? at g p. m. o S0UTHBOUND SAiLINGS Yukon scheduled southbound @ at 9 o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
Miss tindegaard
 Married Sunday 10 2 Arthur Gfiffiths

Miss Margaret Lindegaard of Ju- neau, became the bride of MT Ar thur Griffiths, also of this city, &t a ceremony performed Sunday af- ternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Knight Apartments. The service was read
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
s sCnEDnLED sAILfNus
LOCAL sAILINGS

I. Estebeth scheduled to sail every : Wednesday at 6 pm. fur Sft- la and wavrorts. . Dart leaves every "Wednesday at am. for Petersburg. Port Alexander. Rake and way . ports
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
SWANSON LEAVES HOSPITAL

Peter Swanson, who had been re- ceiving medical care at St. Ann's Hospital, was dismissed today. He was accidentally struck by an auto when crossing Lower Franklin Street Saturday night. 70
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
MARRIAGE LICENSE

A marriage license has been is- sued by U s. Commissioner Felix Gray to John Vincent Harper and Claudia Catherine Kearney, both of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

The Book ALASKA. Revised and Enlarred. Now On Sale; S1.0e. sl,c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

{, Panchott expects to take the first steamer south and return in Feb ruary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
LEAVES HOSPITAL

R. Beren was dismissed from St Ann's Hospital yesterday after re- ceiving surgical care,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

Empire Want Aos Bring Results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

letters in the Indian Jungle have to be delivered to people hun maeatng tigers rouge elephants foods forest fires dao and usually travel alone through the wild off bandits beasts they ring bells or
 sing at the top of their voices. Odd Isn't It?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

Today's News Tooay-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
TIDES TOMORROW
NOTICE

The Fern Beauty Parlors will be closed until about March l. adv.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
Britain Worked Hard over Note
 To Nazi Gov |.

LONDON, Aug. 27. - The Brit ish government indicated that tomorrow it would tell Hitler it would stand with Poland in re- fusing to negotiate the quarrel with the removal of the threat of force, following a long emer- gency cabinet meeting.
 An official statement said that another was to be held tomor- ron noon. A reply would then be sent to Hitler. The statement did not hint at the nature of the reply but announced that it's out line and Hitler's communication would be published tomorrow.
 The decision to make them pub lie without giving Germany time for another reply, was coupled with the announcement that the Admiralty had assumed control of the merchant marine. It was indicated however, that no con- cession had been offered Hitler.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
Henderson Gives Note To Hitler
 British Answer

LONDON, Aug. 28. - Britain today dispathced its momentous note to Hitter replying to his unequivocal demands on the Danzig-Po corridor.
 The note was completed after three cabinet sessions, and was beliveed to contain a strong re- affirmation of Britani's support of Poland.
 Ambassador Sir Neville Hend- erson left by plane to deliver the note.
 It was reported that it said the first requirement for any negotia ton was the removal of threats of force.
 Indicating the possibility of war was still imment, the governmen teffected sweeping defense reg Julations, closing military areas and restricting civil liberties be- sides putting public utilities un- der new regulations. Evacuation of schools rehearsels were order ed today.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
Poles Digging In
 Ready For War

WARSAW, Aug. 26, -Volun- teer wirkmen dug afraid trench es in parks and public squares as feeling grew and the question of peace or war hung by the slim est threads.
 Newspapers said that war was inevitable, as new border incl dents occurred including Polish charges on German gangs which machine-gunned a Polish frontier station. Officials said the signing of the British Polish military al liance was an answer to the Sov- iet-German pact.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
Germany Resumed Communications
 With World

BERLIN, Aug. 26, -Commun ications were restored with the outside world Saturday, after fears had increased that military action had already been taken, but still no official explanation was forthcoming as to why they had been shut off.
 It was reported that Hitler would address the German na- tion through the hastily assembl- ed Reichstag session. Officialdom continued exceedingly tight-lip- ped on the general situation.
 In any case, German troops continued to move up on the Polish border. Trucks and other vehicles have been requisitioned while soldiers mined main roads between GleWitz and Beuthen, two border towns. Barricades have been htrown up on cross and other highways.
 At Prague nurses received ord CTS ito report immediately to dis trict commanders. Meanwhile people of Berlin kept close to their radios and were on edge because fo sensational reports broadcast through the German press of criminal provocations by the Poles.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
BERING SEA ROUTE

sAILINGS FROM PIER l, SEATTLE AT 10 A. M
 Due S. NORTH KING, freight explosives - Aug 21 Aug 31 S. s. BARANOF passengers freight Sent 15 Sent 25 MCKINLEY, passengers & freight Oct 10 Oct ao
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30

ote: All sailings subject to change without notice
 JOE HARNISH. Agent
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30

An announcement will be in- c1uded in Fridays issue of the appointment of Mrs. W. F. Barb CT as agent for the Territorial Dept. of Welfare. Oldtimers who receive old age assistance checks map obtain them between the hours of 2 and daily from Mrs. Barber on the second floor of the city building.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
NEWS ITEMS

Our apologies for not having room for local coverage in to- days issue. but will have more of what's going on and doing in Nome in Fridya's paper.
 The large amount of war news and the flight of the Japanese airplane Nippon takes up most of the news columns today.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
Two Kinds of Claims

:. It is very important to distin- guish between a lode and a pla- cer deposit. If a deposit is lode, it should be staked as a lode claim: If it is placer, it should be staked as a placer claim... If both lode and placer deposit are found in the same area, it should be located as both a placer and a lode claim.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30

ridor, but implied that he would insist on other adjustments at Poland's expense.
 Foreign observers believed that Germany has not struck yet, as Hitler seems to be in a mood to argue the situation on its mer- its.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
NOTICE

The Nome Nugget has just com pleted the printing of new legal forms on card board, they are for use when owners of mining pro perty lease to other parties, and are termed Availability Notices for wages and other debts con- tracted by leasees. They are for sale at 5Oc each or 3 for $1.00
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30

That unique and humorous. and typical Alaskan stationery "Sourdough Roadhouse Letter heads and Envelopes, have been brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget off, ce.
The Nome nugget., 1939-08-30
Hitler May Be Ready To Talk
 Things Over

BERLIN, Aug, 28, - Hitler is represented in well informed cir cles as willing to have. some friend like Mussolini mediate the Polish crisis.
 Since Hitler rejected the pro- rosal to negotiate directly with Poland, it was disclosed that his ( 9mands not only include the return of the Danzig-Polish cor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
ZION DAUGHTERS
PLAN SILVER TEA
Mrs. Emil johnson Chair
man of ChurGh Event
October 20

Mrs. Carl G. Carlson on Hauser
street was hostess to the Daughters
of Zion of Zion Evangelical Luth-
eran church when the organization
gathered for its October meeting
yesterday afternoon. 1t was decided
to sponsor silver tea October 20
with the following in charge: Mrs.
]. Emil Anderson, Mrs. Carl G. Carl
son, Mrs. AXel Forsell, and Mrs. Will
liam Swanson.
The chairman, Mrs. Emil Johnson,
requested the ladies to bring some
thing for the coffee table when the
Fall Festival of the congregation is
held on October 25. 1t was decided
to donate a larger sum to the offer
ing to be lifted at the Fall Festival.
Mrs. John Clausman invited the So
ciety to meet at her home on Orange
street on November 2. Announce
ment was made of the Missionary
rally on Friday evening of this week
when Sister Astrid Erling, Augustine
Synod missionary in China, will
speak. Mrs. Einar Kron invited the
Womens Missionary society to meet
at the parsonage Wednesday evening
of next week.
Present at the meeting Thursday
were Mrs. Howard Anderson, Mrs
Carl Olander, Mrs. David Ewanson
Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. Carl E.
Ericsson, Branford, Mrs. Emil john
son, Rev. and Mrs. E. Einar Kron
Miss Airline Kron, Miss Carolyn
Kron, -SEic Observation-Disclosures
Kron, Mrs. Albert Benson, Mrs. Gus
tav Grandell, Mrs. Alfred Cedar
holm, Mrs. Hannah Clausen, Mrs
Emil Anderson, Mrs. John Grandell
George Grandell, Mrs. Carl Hallen-
borg, Mrs. Raymond Meier, Bruce
Meier, Mrs. George Howe, Jacklyn
Howe, Mrs. John Ericsson, Mrs. Marie
Anderson, Mrs. Roland Palmer, Mar
ilyn Palmer, Mrs. Charles Lindell
Mrs. Axel Forsell, Mrs. B. G. Isaac
son, Mrs. c. E. Johnson, Mrs. Fred
Larson, Mrs. Oscar Peterson, Mrs
John Johnson, Miss Augusta Mag
nuson, Mrs. William Swanson ant
Mrs. Carl Carlson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06

Gloria Franklin, Mary Taylor, Err
nest Cossart and Charles Trow-
bridge.
AS the co-feature of the program
the management will present AKIN
Tamiroff, famed character actor, in
what is said to be his best role, 1.-THE
Magnificent Fraud" Lloyd Nolan
and other favorites support the star.
Coming to the Strand on Wednes-
day for an engagement of four days
is 1.-THE Women" a picture that is
all about men, with Norma Shearer
Joan Crawford and Waterbury's own
RoSalind Russell in the starring
leads. On the same show will be an
other of Charlie CHAINS stirring adj
ventures, Charlie Chan at Treasure
Island"
Among the outstanding attrac-
tons coming to the Strand soon are
I'm Name Only 1.-The Man in the
Iron Mask" 1.-The Star Maker" THE
Rains Came" and among others
Thunder Afloat." Plan to see the
best of the big hit pictures at the
Strand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
DESCHINO CHOSEN
BY FLORIO POST
Italian=American War Vet
Grams Continue Plans for
Military Ball

Members of Florio post, Italian
American World War Veterans, last
night elected John DeSchino to
serve as commander for the COM
ing year. The annual election of Of
ficers was held at the American
Legion home.
Plans for the annual military ball
scheduled to be held Nov. 10 at
Temple hall were reported as prog
ressing. Commander Deschino and
Eustacchio Schiappa are co-chair-
men Of the arrangements commit
tee.
Mr.. Deschino succeeds Comman-
der Michael DiPrimio. Other officers
elected were senior vice-commander
Eustacchio Schiappa; Junior vice
commander, John Fabbiano; chap
lain, Joseph LaPorta; quartermas-
ter, John Sforza; judge advocate
Frederick w. Palomba; historian
James Massaro; officer of the day
Samuel Cappella; sergeant-at-arms
Anthony Serafino; trustees, An.
thony Masonic, Daniel Gallucci and
Mr.. DiPrimio; color guards, Peter
Ortelle and Anthony DiNapoli
color bearers, Philip Garofano ano
Domenic Daddona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
Promising Pictures Feature Programs OF Local 7heaters
GINGER ROGERS
AT LOEW'S Poll
Fifth Avenue Girl" Starts
Today 1.-THE Escape"
on Same Bill

Said to be even funnier than her
recent Bachelor Mother" Ginger
Rogers new starring vehicle, Fifth
Avenue Girl" opens a four-day en-
gagement at the Loew Poll theater
with starting performances this
afternoon, presenting the famous
comedienne in the role Of an unem-
ployed girl who takes the job of
bringing a rich and careless family
to its collective senses.
The job is forced on her by the
nominal head Of the family, mil
lionaire manufacturer who is getting
fed up with the selfishness and in
difference of his wife and children.
He brings the sidewalk Cinderella to
stay as a guest in his palatial but
morgue-like Fifth avenue mansion,
letting his Mortified relatives believe
he intends to marry the girl as soon
as his wife has secured the divorce
she is secretly planning.
The mother does her best to drive
the intruder away; the deb" daugh-
ter is in love with the social-con-
scious family chauffeur, seeks the
girls aid and advice; the son, be-
ieving her to be. an outright gold
digger, endeavors to break up the
fancied affair between her and his
father. And the father, delighted
with the outcome of his scheme,
finds he is once more being looked
upon as man instead of as bank
account.
How the plan works out, with its
expected and unexpected results
makes for the gay ending to the
picture. Miss Rogers, of course,
plays the role of the f1xer-upper
and Walter Connolly that of the
harassed millionaire. Tim Holt and
Kathryn Adams are seen as the son
and daughter, respectively, of the
family, James Ellison as the chauf-
feur and Verree Teasdale as the
wife, while Franklin Pangborn,
Ferike Boros, Theodore Won Eltz
and Louis Calhern have important
supporting roles.
On the same program Is another
big hit, 1.-THE Escape" with Kane
Richmond, Amanda Duff, Edward
Norris, June Gale and Henry Ar
meta heading grand cast.
An extra added attraction at
Loew's Poll tonight is the presenta-
ton of Amateur Follies. If you pos
sess any special talent and wish to
appear on any of these programs
make application at once at Loew's
for an entry blank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
ESPIONAGE AGENT
AT STATE SUNDAY
Brenda Marshall, Exciting
Star Discovery, Shows
for First Time

Theatergoers have until tomorrow
Saturday evening in which to at
tend Warner Bros. State theater and
see Honeymoon In Ball." judged
as the hit show of the month,
starring Fred MacMurray, Madeleine
Carroll and Allan Jones; also the
second feature Joe E. Brown and
Martha Raye in the grand football
comedy ISL 900 A Touchdown"
And then, starting Sunday, the
State will have the privilege of
presenting Warner Bros. Espionage
Agent" a film that is acclaimed the
most timely and revealing of any
offering in all entertainment annals.
Joel McCrea and Brenda Marshall
exciting star discovery, are seen in
the leading roles while Jeffrey Lynn
and George Bancroft head the large
supporting cast of this, the first
thrilling story of Uncle Sans
Foreign service.
With uncanny foresight, the pic
ture, which was finished before the
European war broke out, enviSageS
just such situation as that in
which the United States finds itself
today: wealthy and powerful neu-
trail in a warning world, a nation
which, while it does not supply any
belligerent with direct implements
of warfare, has become nevertheless
the chief reliance of some of the
warning countries for the necessities
of life.
The picture, at the outset, recalls
the extensive campaign of sabotage
which was carried out in this coun-
try by agents of the central powers
long before the United States en-
tered the World War of 1914-1918.
just as if the producers of the film
knew in advance that another great
European war would break out early
in September, the picture tells
highly credible tale of how agents
of certain foreign countries have
been making their plans for indus
trial sabotage in the United States.
The plot of Espionage Agent" is,
of course, fictional, however anthem
tic the background and the condi-
tons it depicts. 1t tells, in the main,
the tale of a girl who has been a
tool of a spy ring and of young
career man" in the United States
diplomatic service who marries this
girl.
Forced to resign from the service
VIXEN the past history of his wife
cones to life, the young diplomat
and his wife engage in an engrossing
and highly exciting endeavor to
circumvent by themselves the plot
ting of the spy ring for which the
gill had once worked. Unaided, they
succeed brilliantly after series of
hazardous and ine-tingling adven-
tuTes.
Aside from McCrea, Miss Marshall,
Bancroft and Jeffrey Lynn, the cast
includes Stanley Ridges and James
Stephenson.
In addition to this outstanding
treat the management will present
Gloria Jean, sensational new screen
find" in 1.-THE Under-Pup" with
Robert Cummings, Nan Grey and a
host of others. The film was produc-
ed by Joe Pasternak, the man who
produced all the Deanna Durbin sue
ceases.
The new show opening Wednesday
at the State will be headlined by
"On Your Toes" with Zorina, Eddie
Albert and Allan Hale; the second
big attraction will be Nancy Drew
and the Hidden Staircase" starring
Bonita Granville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
~ Hollywood

, distorts the sound like a phono-
graph running down.
The sound of a bob sled or skis
speeding down hill is actually a
miniature set of streetcar wheels
running on a circular track. An
alligator swapping his teeth, as
was used in 1.-THE Cat and the
Canary" was initiated by striking
the jawbone of a cow with piece
of sponge rubber.
For that same picture the sound
of a bullfrog croaking was needed.
They tried a real bullfrog but for
two days the frog sat in a tank in
the sound department and failed
to croak a single croak. The sound
man remembered a frog that kept
him awake nights, so he took a
portable recording set home and
tried to get the sound. After three
hours Of patient waiting, all he
got was single weak little croak.
In desperation he played the weak
croak back to the frog at the
studio and the bullfrog immedi-
ately answered. Inside an hour he
had more frog sounds than the
picture could use.
ELECTRIC RAZOR
SOUNDS LIKE CYCLE
Best way to get the sound of a
motorcycle is by running an electric
razor, and that Is the main reason
you never see an electric razor in
pictures. The sound of fire burn
ing is made by crumpling piece of
cellophane. Actors can't walk on
gravel because the noise browns out
dialogue. Consequently all gravel in
the movies is ground. cork.
In Some Like It Hot" Frank
Scully had the role of a musician
and was called on to bite the
off a clarinet. The
sound man got the right effect by
on a stalk of celery.
An extra in Ruler of the Seas"
unwittingly discovered sound for
the creaking of a sailing vessel.
The extra was wearing a prop leg
which he had trouble standing up
so he stuck the peg in a knot