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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

IRON MAN STRIKES OUT
Lou Cehrig, s'iron man of base
ball." retires from Ne,O York Yam
KEGS ,Uith paralysis infection after
hanging up alI-time record for
games played.
17-EdWard G. Barrow elected president Of
the New York Yankees.
25-Joe Louis, heavyweight champion.
stopped John Henry Lewis in first round
FEBRUARY
5-Ken Ken Bartholomew wins national skating
re-elects Joseph Carr president for 10
years.
23-Tony Galento scores technical knock.
out over Abe Feldman.
MARCH
20-Charles Bowser named head football
coach at Pitt.
APRIL
Ralph Guldahl wins Masters golf title at
1s-Boston wins Stanley cup. defeating To.
ronto in hockey playoffs.
17-Joe Louis, heavyweight. champion.
18-Joey Archibald wins featherweight title
from Leo Kodak in Is rounds.
MAY
6-Johnstown won Kentucky derby.
20-Joseph F. Carr. National Football league
president. dies.
J. Euirer wright. American ambassa.
dor to Cuba.
9-Col. John S. Hammond. sportsman and
soldier.
11-Douglas Fairbanks sr.. stage and screen
Charles R. walgreen. chain drug store
18-Heywood Broun columnist
Released by Western Newspaper Union.)
30-Frankie Frisch appointed Of
the Pittsburgh Pirates.
OCTOBER
i 8-YankeeS win worlds baseball series in
four straight games
H-Bucky Walters, Cincinnati pitcher, voted
most valuable player in National league.
19-Chicago White Sox defeat Cubs in city
baseball series.
24-Joe DiMaggio wins American league
most valuable player award.
29-Harry Thomas. heavyweight fighter. re-
NOVEMBER
AL Davis stops Tony canzoneri in third
17-Billy Conn. light heavyweight cham.
pion. successfully defends title against
Lesnevitch in Is rounds.
DECEMBER
9-Eddie Anderson awarded plaque as
football coach of year.
10-Green Bay Packers whip New York
Giants to win professional football title.
1l-Nile kinnick, Iowa football star. named
No; athlete of all sports in annual
13-New York Yankees voted best team in
any sport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
Many Breeds OF Hot Dog

Visitors in Germany, especially
Americans whose only knowledge of
sausage is limited to 'hot dogs,
report that part Of the gastronomic
delight of travel there is tasting
other varieties, such as the "Hal-
berstaedter' in central Germany,
the Weisswuerstchen' of Bavaria,
and the "Bratwuerste" in Thurir-
gia
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
Victor HugO's Bet

Victor Hugo once said, II am not
rich, but 1 offer 100 francs each"
(that was when a franc was worth
20 francs today 'to all those who,
having visited Versailles, truthfully
declare that they have not been en-
chanted by it,"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

I SQUALUS SINKS-U. S. nauy's
Tdiving bell gets first real test rescu-
ing 80 SURVIVORS from sunken sub
marine. T,Uenty-si1 Others die.
JANUARY
l. Cape May, N. j. three lost. 10 saved.
l25-Bomber crashes on test hop at Los
+. Angeles; pilot killed.
I25-Thirty thousand killed, so 900 injured by
earthquake in Chile: towns wiped out in
I disaster.
FEBRUARY
f.2-Japanese submarine sunk in collision.
lll-Army mystery plane crashes after
coast-to-coast flight at 340-mile rate.
MARCH
| 2-TWo hundred killed in explosion Of mu.
I nItions, dump in Japan; 300 houses de-
18-Ten killed in airplane crash near Ia.
coma, Wash
25-Airliner crashes In Oklahoma killing
!. eight.
APRIL
| -Four navy fers killed when planes col
Hde in maneuverS.
1s-Twenty- y-eight killed. so injured in train
wreck in Mexico.
! isiana cause SO deaths and injuries to
I 300.
MAY
2a-Fifty;nine trapped in sunken submarine
] Squalus.
AThirty-three rescued alive from squalus.
! 26 dead.
JUNE
1-Missing British submarine found mired
! in mud: SO lost.
+Twenty.two persons killed in Mexican
theater fire.
16-Seventy- -one lives lost in wreck of French
submarine.
1s-Ten dead. 63 injured in Minnesota tor
nado.
JULY
S-Fifty-three drowned. At missing, in food
in mountains of eastern Kentucky.
n-MyStery explosion and fire damage navy
aircraft carrier Ranger.
14-Twenty- eight perish in mine blast at
Providence, KY
17-Five killed as train hits auto in Chicago
suburb.
23-Avalanche on Mount Baker WASH, kills
tWo four missing.
AUGUST
1l-Nine U. S. army fiiers and two navy
fiiers killed as two bomberS crash.
13-Fourteen killed as Miami to Rio de ia.
neiro plane crashes in Rio harbor TWen-
ty-three killed. 60 injured. when stream
liner is wrecked in Nevada.
SEPTEMBER
2s-Storm in California kills 100; damage.
81 900, 600.
28-Munitions plant blast in Britain kills 15
OCTOBER
11-Wreck of school bus at War, w. Va,
kills six: II injured.
NOVEMBER
14-Five hundred killed and injured when
fire engulfs Venezuelan oil port.
DECEMBER
ippineS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04

5-Tormer U. S. Attorney General John G.
Crank W. .stearns. close adviser to Pres
Cuba.
APRIL
2George F. Harding, Republican national
committeeman for Illinois.
9-James Hamilton Lewis. U. S. senator
lis. S. Van Dine, mystery.story writer.
real name Willard H. Wright.
MAY
2s-Dr. Charles Mayo. famous surgeon.
JUNE
George Peabody Gardner. fnancier. In
19-Miss Grace Abbott. noted welfare work.
er and University OF Chicago professor.
2e-Ford Maddox Ford. British author.
JULY
7-Claude A. Swanson. secretary Of the
s-Havelock Ellis. scientist and philoso-
1l-kep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee.
White Sox baseball team
28-Dr. William J Mayo, cofounder with
:, his brother of the Mayo, clinic;
31-Former Federal Judge f. A. Geiger Of
Milwaukee.
AUGUST
AT. E. Powers. famed cartoonist.
SEPTEMBER
4GharlIes Donnely. president Of Northern
18-Charles M Schwab steel magnate.
23-Sigmund Freud. originator of psyche
24-Floyd Gibbons, war correspondent
Carl Laemmle. pioneer movie producer.
OCTOBER
2-George Cardinal Mundelein. archbishop
Sen. NJ M. Logan of Kentucky.
3-Fay Templeton actress.
6-Count Won BernStorf, German envoy to
13-Ford Sterling, movie comedian
23-Zane Grey. noted writer of western
29-Alice Brady. stage and screen star.
NOVEMBER
2-Opie Read, famous author.
8-Dr. LIVINGSTON Farrand,. president emer-
titus of Cornell university
16-Pierce Butler. U. S. Supreme court
justice.
27-Dr.. J. A. Naismith. inventor of basket
ball.
DECEMBER
3-Alfred Granger, prominent architect.
Princess Louise, duchess of Argyle, old.
est living child of Queen Victoria.
4-Marshal WI Pei-fu, poet.soldier of Re.
PUBLICAN China
23-Davy Day. welterweght. stopped Pedro
Montanez in the eighth round.
25-Henry Armstrong. WelterWeight, defeats
Ernie Roderick. British champion. in Is
rounds.
3o-shaw wins Indianapolis auto race, av-
eraging 115.o35 miles per our. Roberts
JUNE
6-Giants make five home runs in one in
=. ming for record; rout Reds.
12-Centenna1 birthday of baseball cele.
! brated at CooperstoWn. N. Y. where 1t
originated.
21-Lou Gehrig Mayo clinic physicians an an.
nounce after check-up, has infantile pa
ralysis; playing career ended.
23-Joe Louis stops Tony Galento in the
Yankees break record with 13 home runs
In two games on same day.
JULY
8-Alice Marble wins British tennis cham.
pionship at Wimbledon.
1l-American league wins all-star baseball
ao;rl gamei Mstt to i,s / g p.u, onoa ao,t c,.n
pionship with record score of 270.
AUGUST
22-Lou Ambers regains lightweight title
~ II io'Iouiiu pout Win armstrong. :,
30-NeW York Giants, professional football
champions, defeated the All-Stars. to
o. before $1,000 people in Chicago.
SEPTEMBER
5-Roscoe Turner wins Thompson trophy
air race third time.
15-Tony Galento stops Nova in IA rounds.
16-Bobby Riggs, Alice Marble win U. S.
net titles.
17-Yankees cinch American league PEN
nant.
20-Joe Louis knocks out Bob Pastor in IL
rounds.
25-Billy Conn light heavyweight champion,
defended his title against Melio Bettina
in Is rounds.
28-Cincinnati Reds win National league pen.
nant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
SPORTS

JANUARY
2-Southern California football team de.
feats Duke in Rose Bowl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
DECEMBER

3-Alfred Granger. prominent architect.
Princess Louise, duchess of Argyle, old.
est living child of Queen Victoria.
4-Marshal WI Pei-fu. poet-soldier OF Re-
publican China.
23-Davy Day, welterweight, stopped Pedro
MontaneZ in the eighth round
25-Henry Armstrong, Welterweight. defeats
Ernie Roderick British champion. in Is
rounds.
30-Shaw wins Indianapolis auto race, av-
eragng 115.035 miles per our. Roberts
killed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
OCTOBER

2-George Cardinal Mundelein. archbishop
of Chicago.
Sen. M M. Logan of Kentucky.
3-Fay Templeton, actress.
6-Count Won Bernstorf. German envoy to
u. S. in 1917.
13-Ford Sterling. movie comedian
23-Zane Grey. noted writer of western
stories
29-Alice Brady. stage and screen star.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
NOVEMBER

2-Opie Read, famous author
8-Dr. Livingston Farrand, president emer.
titus of Cornell university.
16-Pierce Butler. u. S. Supreme court
Justice
25-James Simpson, Chicago business leader.
27-Dr J. A. Naismith. inventor of basket
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
SEPTEMBER

5-Roscoe Turner wins Thompson trophy
air race third time
15-Tony Galento stops Nova in IA rounds.
16-Bobby Riggs, Alice Marble win U. S.
net titles.
nant.
20-Joe Louis knocks out Bob Pastor in II
rounds.
25-Billy Conn. light heavyweight champion,
defended his title against Melio Bettina
in Is rounds.
28-Cincinnai Reds win National league pen.
nant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-01-04
DISASTERS

CONTINUED from last week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18

ample of picture making at its best. Its story moves with speed and tempo, unraveling a series of scandals in connection with the paving racket and the vast politi- cal machine run by group cf upper-cru grafters. Pat O'Brien playing the role of John Webb. a prominent attorney. is determined to clean up the rackets in his state and is aided and abetted by Brod- erick Crawford, appearing as Rus Sampson. Together they pit their ingenuity and daring against the Well-oiled machine of Edward Arnold portraying Vincent Cusla- ing, and his suave henchman. The story moves with comedy, gayety and suspense. Each member of the cast plays his role with strong conviction under the smooth and capable direction of Fay Garnett. who both produced and staged the picture.
 With his usual flair for fast moving action and exciting TO- nance, Garnett has filmed Slight ly Honorable as an up- -the-n1in- ute picture, which veers from cut and-dried formulas in that it is also a smashing and timely and stirring indictment against scan- dal and racketeering in high places.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
.FIREpR00FING M OF CHRISTMAS
 TREES URGED
Unified States Forest Serv. ice Issues Statement
 All Should Observe

Fireproofing Christmas trees and retardng the discoloration and l falling of the needles are annual holiday problems, says the U. s. Forest Service.
 The most satisfactory solution the Forest Service has found is to keep the Christmas trees standing in water.
 First, procure suitable tree. A word of caution if you plan to cut your own-it's good conservation to be sure that the tree selected is satisfactory BEFORE cutting. Af- ter getting a tree, cut off the end of the trunk diagonally at least one inch above the original cut end. Stand the tree at once in a con- tained of water and keep the water level above the cut surface during the entire time that the tree is in the house Water will need be added almost daily for each needle draws moisture from the tree trunk and releases it by evaporation into the air. If the tree is bought or cut several days before it is to be set up in the home. it should be kept standing in water in a cool place.
 Many commercial Christmas tree stands are built with water con- tainers, but if you haven't such stand, fairly large bucket will work satisfactorily provided the tree sell ected is not too large Stand the tree in the bucket and pack it well with wet sand or block it with small rocks. An attractive paper covering will hide the container and improve the general appearance.
 Although freshly cut spruce trees that are standing in water cannot be set on fire by candle or match flames, they will not withstand large source of heat. The water treatment also keeps the needles fresh and green, and retards their fall, especially of such species as spruce which loses it needles very readily upon drying.
 All of the usual precautions against fire should be taken in ad- dition to the water treatment of the Christmas tree. A special effor should be made to avoid the use of defective electrical connections. The accumula tion of large amounts of combustible deorations on or be- heath the tree should be avoided unless they are fireproofed. Place the tree so that it's accidental burn ing would not ignite curtains and other furnishings or trap the oc- cupants of the room or building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
GERONIMO" WILL HAVE SHOWING AT
 2oTH CENTURY HIT
Epic Tale of Last Indian Up- rising Opens Here
 Tonight

Epic is term a film appraiser is reluctant to bestow on any film, but Paramount's "Geronimo!' wrests this ultimate praise. The film opens tonight at the 20th Gen. tury Theatre.
 The flaming saga of the brutal swaggering Apache Indian who op- posed the United States Army in a death struggle on the parched plains of the Great Southwest pro- ceeds against a breathtaking back ground. Its pace is blistering and it's cast brilliant
 Preston Foster, Ellen Drew, Andy Devine and William Henry carry off top cast honors, but they are closely pressed by Ralph Morgan Chief Thunder Cloud, full -blooded Cherokee who plays the title role; Gene Lockhart, Marjorie Gateson, Kitty Kelly and others.
 Peopled so particularly we'll, the film flows furiously through roman tic action composed of more sheer thrills than has been seen in a month of Sundays.
 During the second administration of President Ulysses s. Grant, the territories of New Mexico and Ari- zona are overrun with ravaging savages led by Geronimo, blood thirsty killer who leaves few alive to tell of his massacres, plunder- ings and raids.
 Geronimo has sworn a vengeance of death to 1000 white men for personal wrongs. His brutal band of braves have no taste for the pipe of peace which has been prof fered by the Great White Father in Washington. The Indian cam paign of terror leaves a havoc streaked trail by which they mean to claim the Great Southwest as their own
 A punitive expedition reaches the battle-scarred region to sue fo peace. Geronimo gives and asks nc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
SCANDAL STORY NOW ON SCREEN
 SHOWING HERE
Slightly Honorable Plays at Capitol Theatre
 with Good Cast

Thrilling and exciting action, high comedy, sophisticated romance and powerful suspense are in store for picture-goers when they wit ness Walter Wanger's new picture Of headline scandal, Slightly Hon. crable,'. which has it's first showing tonight at the Capitol Theatre through United Artists release. The new production is headed by an ali-star cast including such top notchers as Pat O'Brien, Edward Alnold, Frederick Crawford, and introduces to screen audiences for the first time the new Wanger dis covery. nineteen-year-old Ruth Terry.
 Slightly Honorable is an ex-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
ANNUAL SCHOOL
 CONCERT WILL BE
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Student Singers Are 10 Be Heard in Christmas
 Musicale

Directed by Merle Janice Schroe- der, the combined vocal groups of the Juneau High School will pre- sent their annual Christmas con- cert tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the High School gymnasium.
 Accompanies for the musicale will be Misses Sylvia Davis, Shir- ley Davis ard Anna Lois Davis. The public is extended an invita- tion to attend.
 A varied program of Yuletide music has been arranged, with special quartet numbers and solos to be given by selected student singers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
Mrs. Cameron North
 On E|eltra Today

Mrs. William Cameron oI Nome flew north today by PAA Electra, returning to her home after spending two months in Montana. While on Gastineau Channel, Mrs. Cameron was the house guest of Calvin Pool, Superintendent of the Douglas schools, and Mrs. Pool.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
Mrs. E. J. White
 Back from States

Keeping just one step ahead of tie California blizzard. Mrs. E. J. White, curator of the Territorial Museum, returned yesterday on the steamer Baranof to report very enjoyable vacation of several weeks.
 While in the States, Mrs. White spent some time with her son and family in Fullerton. California, and visited her daughter in Los Ange- les. Brief visits were also made with relatives and friends along the coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
fl BR|DES-T0-BE
 ARE WEHB0UND

Aboard the steamer Baranof are II brides : tc- be bound for An- chorage and Kodiak, also one for SeldoVia where the young woman will wed minister. The eleven persons are making their first trips to Alaska to meet their future hus- bands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18

FOURtT0N5 ' U. S. MAIL
 DISPATCHED

It is revealed today that four tons Of mail were dispatched aboard the North Sea, one of the largest dispatches on a single steamer in recent years Three-fourths of this dispatch was parcel post, Christ mas gifts for those in the states.
 Other steamers are also taking large dispatches which shows that business is good in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
MORTGAGE BURNED AT CLUB BANQUET
 HERE LAST NIGHT
Juneau Women s Club An- nounees Annual Christ
 mas Tree on Sunday

Celebrating twenty-five years of service to the community, the Ju- nsau Wcman's Club last evening held a dinner at the Scottish Rite Temple, climaXing the program by 1 burning the first mortgage on the property on Main Street, bought for the purpose of building fu- ture club home.
 Mrs. R. R. Hermann officiated at the ceremony, sketching the his tory cf the local club, and outlining many Of it's activities in behalf of tbe city. Mrs Hermann said "the dream Of the organization is to | construct a building to become the focal point for community life, with club rocms cn the ground floor, to ho used by the Boy and Girl Scouts, as well as ether similar groups, and l with offices in the remaining floors. This building will be a monument to the work of the club women of Juneau she also stated.
 Faster H. L. Wood praised the work Of the club, especially the an- nual Christmas tree, where all the people of the town are invited to ccme and join in the carol sing ing. He asserted that the club home is the outstanding need of the cit,,.
 Approval of Wcrk
 Gcv Ernest Gruening expressed his approval of the work of the Leg islatiye Department, urging the members to take lively interest in all the bills to be presented at the forthcoming converting Of the Ter ritorial Legislature We must be vigilant now as never before. Dem- ccracy is being challenged all over the world. It is easy to be pa- triotic when the bands play, but what really counts is day by day devoticn," said Governor Gruen- ing.
 A pleasant surprise was in store lOi biloSC dOtViitiiiS WiiCi lO WdS announced that Mrs. Gruening would sing. A German folk song was given first, followed by the "Berceusep from Jocelyn by God ard, and as an encore, "The Maid ems Wish" Mrs. Gruening's charm ing personality and lovely voice were enthusiastically applauded Mrs. Fred Jones deserves great credit for her skillful piano &C., compartment. Mrs. Jack Livie pro- vided a violin obligato to the Der ceuse," and also played two solos, the beautiful Largo of Handel, and Gluck's "Andantes
 A young protege of the club, Mary Jukich, sang two songs, Spring time in the Rockies" and the "Des- ert Song" Miss Jukich has a de- lightful soprano voice, which shows great promise.
 Community singing was led by Merle Janice Schroeder, Juneau school teacher, and everyone joined in the familiar Christmas carols. Mrs. Harold Knight, who presided, called attention to the fact that the community Christmas tree will be presented next Sunday at D m. and invited the townspeople to go and join in the singing.
 Approximately one hundred mem bers, with their husbands and friends, attended the dinner, which was prepared and served by the women of the club, with Mrs. Ray G.. Day in charge. After the program, cards were played in the lodge rooms of the Temple.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
ELECTRA GOES
 10 FAIRBANKS

Seven passengers flew to Fair banks today aboard a PA Electra while the Douglas airliner took off for Seattle and another PA Elec- tra was reported due in from Fair banks.
 Going north this morning were Marold Mattonen, Eleanor Nation en, Randi Molver, Mrs. w. H. Cam eron w. Bevington, Gordon Muma and J. J. Dunn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18

litemen Boy Scout Troop who were asked as special guests, and Scout master Vernon Joyer, responded in behalf of the group. Commun- ity singing was nejoyed and Tony DelSanto played several accordion selections
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
Miss Jackson Back;
 Sister Visits Here

Miss Marilyn Jackson returned here yesterday on the steamer Bar nof after spending the past years Il Seattle attending business school.
 Accompanying Miss Jackson to Juneau was her sister, Mrs. Dave Turner and daughter Sanda of Se- lttle. Mrs. Turner plans to spend he holidays with her parents, Mir. md Mrs. Jakob Jackson of this city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
Burdiek Speaks Al Nor|itemen
 Dinner Here

Charles Burdick, guest speaker at last nights Norlitemen dinner in the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, told of his trip to the far north in connection with government purchase of reindeer.
 Following his talk, Alba Black erby showed colored slides that were taken by Mir Burdick during hls trip.
 J. w. Leivers extended words of welcome to members of the Nor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
BOB T0U5SAINT E
 BACK FROM SOUTH

Bcb Toussaint of the Territorial Treasurer's cffice staff, returned to Juneau aboard the Baranof from his vacation trip south. While below Tcussaint visited the Coulee Dam and declares that it is a great Gov efmnenti project.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18

quarter. Thus, the fight with the last great enemy begins. and is not over until Geronimo's trickery and treachery furnish filmgoers with pulse-pounding moments they will not soon forget.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
Ni(keIsens Visitinq
 Here with Sabins

To spend the holidays in Juneau With MT. and Mrs. Charles Sabin, pr. and Mrs. H. c. Nickelsen have arrived here.
 pr. Nickelsen is Mrs. Sabin's brother and is a well known Ta- coma cptometrist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
AUSTIN DISMISSED

Willie Austin was dismissed to- lay from the Government Hospital liter receivin medical care. He is from Hoonah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-18
LEAVES HOSPITAL

After receiving medical care Minnie Knudson was dismissed to- day from the Government Hospital
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Slightly Honorable' is an ex-
The Omaha guide., 1940-04-06

Ans: His condition is not be-
yond the durable stage-but it
will take many many months of
excellent medical treatment in or
der for him to get better. Let him
stay in the institution where he
has been put recently, and do not
interfere with the doctors at all.
They will do all in their power to
help him.