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Evening star., 1940-02-16

novel written by teacher?-L. P. c.
A. The $1,000 award made by the Dial
Press for the best original novel with a
scholastic background was won by Sophia
Belzer Engstrand of Chicago for her
novel, Miss Munday."
@. In what country are. the largest
number of patents granted?-L. W.S
A. In 1888 the United States led all
countries in the number of patents
granted, with a total of 3s,425. Next in
order were Great Britain with 1854.
Germany with l5,06s and France with
$4,000.
G. What was the earliest course in
Journalism in the United States?-D. d.
A. In 1869, r. e. Lee, then president
Of Washington College, now Washington
and Lee University, inaugursted what
were known as press scholarships, Gen.
Lee informed the Board Of Trustees that
June that "a limited number of boys can
receive instruction In the printing ONCE
OF Messrs. Lafferty & Co., in this town,
without charge or cost to the college"
The scholarships announced that sum-
mer, not to exceed so. were to include
tuition and all college charges, and .
condition was attached to the effect that
each student should labor one hour per
day In the line Of his profession.
Q. Is deep mourning always black
N. A. B.
A. Deep mourning may be either all
black or al white.
Q. How tall was Chaliapin?-w. NJ G.
A. The great Russian basso was
feet : inches In height.
Q. How may obtain . booklet Of
Instructions On fortune telling T. r.
A. See page A-7 Of today's Star.
Evening star., 1940-02-16

Q. How tall Was Chaliapin?-w. M. G.
A. The great Russian basso was s
feet { inches In height.
Evening star., 1940-02-16

Q. Where is Anthony Fokker, the
famous airplane builder, buried?-E. T.
A. His ashes are inferred in an urn
in Westervelt Cemetery, near HARLEM,
in the Netherlands.
Evening star., 1940-02-16
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.

Collection made at the end Of each month or
each week. Orders may be sent py mail or tele-
phone National 5000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31


 a minimum the less efficient that teacher becomes.
 Juneau has always tried to keep the teaching load'' between g and 30 pupils per teacher. The average for the whole school should not exceed 22 or 25 pupils per teacher to allow for some of the smaller classes such as trigonometry. ad- vanced algebra, solid geometry, sec- ond year typing and shorthand, and other necessarily small classes Hence it will be noted in the figures given that in the years, 1918 to 1925 the average load was about right, at least the maximum was not too high. It will also be noted that in the year l926-27 was begun steady growth in enrolment plus steady increase in the number of teachers to meet that growth.
 It is interesting to compare the per capita costs with the teaching load for each year. It will be noted that for the year 1933434 and 1884 35 the teaching load reach Id it's maximum but the per capita cost was the lowest in the history of the schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

ing some of the epidemics of chil- dren's diseases, there are not enough beds to accommodate the ill chill dren. The local chapter of the Red Cross helps each. year to finance the health department of the Ju- neau schools.
 Many Subjects
 Subjects offered by the High School include English, elementary algebra, advanced algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry. college algebra, trigo n 0 m try. general science, biology, physics, chemistry business training, bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting, home econ- omics, manual training, French, Latin, Spanish, world history, mod ern history, U s. history, U. s. civics, vocational civics, Alaska his- tory, business law. public speaking, journalism, band, orchestra, boys Glee Club Girls Glee Club, Chorus, A Capella. ses,4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
JUNEAU LIFE
TEACHERS
tContinued from Page six)

Continued from Page Six)
 Phyllis Poulin, Com'cl.-Nev.
 Harold Rotn, Seventh--Minn.
 Merle Schroeder, Music, Art---N.D Iva Tilden, First-Penn.
 Marjorie Tillotson, Math.--Ore.
 Harriet Tust, Second--Minn.
 Helen Webster, Fffth--Mont.
 Frances Wheeler. Third--Mont.
 Robert White, Inst. Music-Wash. In total experience, teachers who have taught ten years or more num- Der IS; nine years, three; eight, one; seven, two; six, two; five, three; four. none; three, three; two, two. Five have taught in Juneau ten years or longer; two, seven years; three, Six years; four, five years; three, four years; three, three years; five, two years and nine are teaol,- ing here this year for the first time. Number of teachers here through the years is as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
BARANOF HOTEL ALREADY
 ALASKA SUCCESS STORY
 IN YEAR OF OPERATION

In addition, there are B apart ments occupied by permanent guests. The Baranof has had a waiting list for it's apartments ever since it opened.
 This largest hotel north of Van couver British Columbia has staff of 50 employees in the summer travel season and only few less all year around.
 Something is going on all the time at the Baranof. Clubs meet for luncheon in it's Gold Room Teas and banquets are held either there or in the smaller Iris Room. Every night there is dancing in the Bub- ble Room, AlaSka's finest night club Its spacious lobby is the scene every day of innumerable meetings be- tween Juneauites or visitors to the City who have said to one another "1'll meet you at the Baranof"
 Progress in Year
 During the past year the Hotel has added cocktail bar costing $12,000.
 For two and a half months last fall, the widely known Alaskan ar- tist, Eustaoe F. zeigler, remained at the Hotel to paint three large murals for the G Id Room, nine paintings for the Iris Room, two mu- rals for the Bubble Room and five Indian costume paintings.
 After year, the unanimous op- inion of the people of Juneau is that the Baranef is filling proudly it's mission as the host of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
JUNEAU You1nS
 STRIKE IIRl(H
 BESIDE HIGHWAY
Pair Unearth Horde Of For qotten Gold Few
 Miles from City

Two Juneau youths who uncov- cred three buried flasks of gold dust and nuggets beside the Glacier Highway last summer are $13,885.5O richer because of their discovery. A check in that amount has been received by them from the assay office in Seattle
 The gold horde was discovered by accident by the two young men, neither of whom had a job. They struck it rich" literally as well as figuratively when pick yielded by one of them broke one of the old whiskey flasks in which the golden wealth had been hidden by some forgotten prospector
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

or symptoms, a note is sent to the parent suggesting physician be con- suited. The nurse cares for wounds that occur, lectures all grade school children on personal health, the care of the body and teeth, how to wash, etc. In some instances, the nurse has actually given some chil- dren a bath and a hair cut When children are i'll, and there are al- ways some, she cares for them. In many instances she has taken cab and escorted the ill child home
 Several cases have gone direct from the school to the hospital due to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

her eternal vigilance.
 The school nurse is constantly on the watch for skin diseases or any other infectious or contagious dis ease. When she discovers a suspect she calls in physician or reports the child to the Health Department for further examination or treat ment. She presides over a room equipped as nursery. Two beds are always available, besides stretch CTS, medicines, scales, tools for in spection work and many, bandaging materials. More beds are needed and will be obtained next year. Dur
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

The yankee invasion" of Alaska began about 1790 and from that time on Governor Baranof complained frequently that the Americans were continually outbidding him for furs and taking the cream of his trade
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

When teachers salaries take tip about 70 percent of the school bud- get as they do in Juneau. then to percent of the per capita cost of teaching is also caused by teachers salaries. The way to reduce per capita cost is to increase the teach. ing load trfumber of pupils pcf teach-
 er) However. the way to detfrase the teaching efficiency Of the. school is to increase the teaching load. The more pupils a teacher has above
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

Placer mines in the Forty Mile River district were discovered in 1886. those of the Rampant district in 1888; those of the Sunrise dis trict, Cook Inlet, in 1894. in Circle district in 1905 and the upper Koy- ukuk in l885-l89O.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
SCHOOLS

Continued from Page Six part time) on the janitorial force of the schools. All toilets and toilet equipment is washed twice daily, and all wash basins, toilet seats and drinking fountains sterilized once a day.
 Nurse On Duty
 A full-time nurse is employed and is on duty the same hours as the teachers She examines all the children twice yearly, weighs and measures them, inspects their teeth, tonsils, adenoids, ears and skin When she notes unusual conditions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

Largest stream in Southeast AL aska is the Stikine River which or iginates in British Columbia and en- ters salt water near wrangell. 4
Evening star., 1940-05-14
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Evening star., 1940-05-14
Mourzouk Rugs
$3.50 SisaI Ruqs
Size. 9xl2. sxlo

Daeauss they were woven lost seosoa We con
offss these -quality, smooth finished. asisol
rugs at this spseial price, Solid eelors end poids
Other sizes priced In proportion.
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Sizes sxlz feet

Sizes 9xlZ feet
celifsmia eolon :. green. blue. brown. bsl
sundy, sroy and teost. Cut 10 your size !.
reversible end cosy 10 keep eIssn. Dozens
other sixes priced In proportion.
The Pslais Royal. Rsss :. Fssrsk Floor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Salem News
MISS MYRlLLA slavery
ENTERTAlNs AL PARTN

Salem, Mich, Nov Miss Myr.
lila Slavery. whose home Is near
Salem. was hostess at Halloween
party in honor OF her cousin, Miss
Jean Dixon. at the latter's home
209 Miles St. Friday evening. The
house was profuscly decorated with
skeletons. witches, ghosts, and
black cats
The entertainment was a hunt
for the remains Of "Spooky Speak.
easy" Following the hunt, the
guests sat IN circle. the only light
being that from the face OF ghost,
and while a weird narrative was
rcyerenuy read, the parts OF
"Spookys' dissectcd remains were
passed The hunt resulted IN a tie
for three couples. and the draw
gave Jean Dixon and Wendell And.
crson the prizes.
A three course luncheon ~ a
witch's diet was served in an i'm
proFised wi'ch's den, decorated with
Halloween symbols.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

breakfast alcove. have been care
fully studied 10 eliminate wasted
space.
L ~ recommended that materials
be included in this house that will
give long and satisfactory service
without costly upkeep expense.
Copper roofs have. for centuries.
been used on historical Cathedrals
OF both the old and the New
Worlds. as well as the temples Of
the Far East. a copper roof Is sug
scstod for this house but II any
other type OF quality roof is used
il Is necessary to have the vital
parts protected from leakage and
therefore the valleys. Hastings.
cutters and downspouts should be
copper.
Copper was used TO convey water
by the ancient Egyptians more
than $500 years ago. Either copper
tube or brass pipe is recommended
for water lines because they will
give long satisfactory service.
I These metals will not rust and will
effectively Withstand corroslon.
Bronze windows. and either
bronze or brass hardware should
also be included in the specfica
lions because they not only add to
the appearance of the home but
will not be marred through the raw
Iagos OF rust.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Faculty Members
Attend Conference

Miss Estelle Bauch. head OF the
home economics department at the
Michigan State Normal College. and
Miss Janet Myers. supervising
teacher at Roosevelt High School.
have returned from conference
for teacher trainers for vocational
home education in Lansing.
DR.. Harvey l.. Turner OF the edu
cation department explained TO the
group the work Of the committee on
secondary education as II Is func-
tioning in Michigan.
approximately 100 people attend
ed the convention. A large number
also were present when visiting
teachers met at luncheon at
Roosevelt School Friday. Miss
Mamie Minnick. Miss Resale Fran
els. and Miss Mary Colburn. home
economic student teachers at Lin
coin High School. helped serve at
the Roosevelt luncheon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

To protect any home against the
invasion OF terniites copper shields
should be specified.
Bronze insect screen cloth should
be used for windows and doors
because II some other metal Is
used that will rust. the holes which
arc caused by this metal disease
will permit hordes of insects to
penetrate the house.
Complete building plans and
specifications are available for this
house for 500. Included with the
plans is a cardboard cut-out model
OF this house. INTELLECTUALLY drawn
to scale. The model can be colored.
and II viii visualize for you exactly
what the completed house will look
like. Address your request for plans
and model to the editor OF this
paper ASKING for House Pattern No.
ana
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

College Monday evening at the
Sigma Nh Sigma fraternity house
approximately IS were present.
Prof. Harry T. Wood. patron OF
the Sigma Mu Sigma fraternity,
gave an address on the history OF
the fraternity and its foundation.
Ernest II. Chapelle, superintend-
ent of schools, spoke to the group
on the history of Masonry. from
its earliest beginnings. and out
lined its progress.
Marlen Reber was master OF GER
emonies.
Mrs. Charles Olmstead. the house
mother Of the fraternity, served
refreshments OF cider. doughnuts,
and apples.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Trains Lake
FABRICS DISCUSSED BY
HOME ECONOMICS GRouP

Frains Lake, Mich. Nov 5 Mrs
Otto Jedele Dixhoro Rd.. enter
tanned the North superior Home
Economics Extension Group Wed.
nesday. There We're nine women
from here who attended
After a potluck dinner. the lesson
on Fabrics was presented by the
leaders. samples OF materials We're
inspected for Identification and the
burning and lye tests We're given
on material 10 discern whether they
contained wool. cotton, silk or
rayon. The subject proved very in
teresting.
The group will hold their next
meeting with Mrs Murray Fish
beck Nov. 81. The lesson will be
on bedspreads.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Campaign Brings Boom
to Laundry Business

Joliet, H., Nov. 5-AP-The ma
tons professional laundrymen re-
ported today that this years cleo
ton campaign brought a business
boom to the industry.
The American Institute OF Laun-
dering said that the American hab-
II Of "doodling' on table linens at
the thousands Of campaign lunch
cons and In restaurants was the
chief reason for the increase in
laundry business
The institute said reports indi-
Gated unseasonal business increas-
es. starting In mid September and
continuing through October 49,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
VouTH BEING HELD

Coldwater. Nov "a f7.year-old
youth. who told chief OF Police Don
NJ hin that his name was Johp
Brown, Owosso. is being held I'm the
county jail here following his ar
rest Monday afternoon on hold
up charge. He has been identified
as tho robber who entered a resi-
donce occupied by Mr. and Mrs.
Harry y. Jones and obtained about
81 from Mrs. Jones after threaten
ing her with a devolycr.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
ESCAPE SERIOUS INJURY

Owosso, Nov. although their
car was hit by a switch engine.
dragged 900 feet down the track
and demolished, three Owosso
youths crawled out from the wreck
age with a sprained ankle the most
severe injury sustained by any OF
them. The car was driven by Glen
Ford. ~. His companions were
Bud Gellatly and Max Moorhead.
also IS. Moorhead sustained the
sprained ankle.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Ten More Students on
Pilot Training Course

Ten more students have been
added to the civilian pilot training
program at the city air port max
ing a total of 90. 10 men and one
woman, enrolled In the course of
fered in connection with the Mich
igan State Normal College curricu-
lum.
The additions TO the enrolment
are Francis d. Barnard, George NJ
Skurla and Clifford d. Jolley. Ann
Arbor; Alexander G. Walkowski,
Ralph B. Tibble. Arthur w Mash
Ike. John Munson Hall; Wilson l..
Becker. 401 W. Michigan Ave;
Milton A. Hartman. Saline; Charles
Nemeth, 615 w. Cross St. and
John Shada, SIS w. Forest Ave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

Members OF the sorority also re-
port that a large number OF alumni
visited the Theta Sigma Epsilon
house during Homecoming. and en-
joyed the Saturday afternoon choco-
late hour at the home of Miss Flor
ence Eckert. and the Saturday noon
luncheon OF which Miss Laura Oien
was chairman
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
MRS NELSON WOoDsIDE
HONORED SY SHOVE r

A shower was given by the La
dies Aid Society for Mrs. Nelson
Woodside at the home Of her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. {. |. Martin,
Warren Rd, Tuesday evening.
Bunco and other games We're the
entertainment Tea and waters were
served by the committee. Mrs,
Woodside. who was a recent bride,
was presented with a lovely blan-
ket
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

Several young folks from here at
tended a farewell party given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Leslie. Dix
boro. for Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
King, who have moved 10 Detroit.
Five tables OF games were played
and at the same time ping pong
was being played in the recreation
room Cider and doughnuts were
served by the hostess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
President to Visit
Theta Sigma Epsilon

Theta Sigma Epsilon Sorority an
nounces that Mrs. Muriel Forshee
national president of Theta Sigma
Epsilon viii visit Ypsilanti Nov
10. IL and 70. Several activities
have been planned to entertain her
not only by the sorority but by Pan
Hellenic.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05


THIS is our selection for the
House OF the Month" for No
vember,
Although somewhat larger than
most small homes. this classical
modern house Immediately sug
gests dignifed living. yet in its
plan all the elements are carefully
blended to make for comfort and
convenience Not the least OF It's
virtues is that frequent lack in
houses Cloth large and smalD an
abundance of closets. supplemented
by a complete dressing room of the
master bedroom.
There is a basement game room
and, on the first floor, the inclusion
OF a library (Which may also serve
as a guest. bedroom. card-room OF
DEM is one of the important fea
lures OF the plan. The large living
room, fullsized dining room and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Alpha Sigma Tau
Plans Convention

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority on the
Michigan State Normal College cam
pus is making plans for the district
convention Il Alpha Sigma Tau to
be held here Nov. S and 9.
The sorority also announces the
pledging of Miss Ida Speerstra of
Lowell.
The next meeting OF the sorority
will be Wednesday evening at 6:45.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
AuMrER sAoors sEIE

Sault ste Marie, Nov ; Crazcd
by the pain from a wound in the
abdomen suffered Academia ly
while hunting. Theodore Maxi, q.
used tho second charge from his
double barrelled shotgun TO kin
himself Maxi was a former soldier
and expert gun handler.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

Glen Smith. Fresno. Calf, who
has been visiting his aunts. Mrs.
Nora Holmes. Ypsilanti. and Mrs.
Albert Staebler. and his uncle Har-
ry Goodell, Ridge Rd.. left Sunday
noon for Akron. o. whore he will
attend convention before return
ing home. The son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. c. Smith he spent his boyhood
in the Free Church district and in
Ypsilanti where he attended Ypsi-
lanti High School, going to Califor-
MIA with his parents 26 years ago.
Mrs. Frank Goodell and son Rob
ert, Wyandotte. were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Staebler
Sunday. Ada Holmes and Pearl
Hall, Ypsilanti. were evening guests.
Saturday, Mrs. Oryille Henney and
Mrs. Joyce Tssonga and two sons,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
READ THIS FIRST:

Gun Cotton. famous Scotland Yard
agent. becomes interested in a stran-
ger. who calls himself Pullinger. and
has an agent assigned to follow him.
but tn latter loses the trail. Guns SUI
perior. known only as X, is interested
also. but assigns Cotton to the case OF
a missing bomber. The agent goes to
a new 'hush-hush' station where new
and secret types OF military planes
are tested. When Gun goes up with
Squadron Leader HaZeldeane in a very
closely guarded plane. which supposed
ly contains important secrets Of con-
struction and equipment. but really
does not, he gets a radio message to
meet another plane. C 1915, which takes
on to meet the r A. F. mystery plane.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
nEposlroRs PAID DEE

Flint. Nov. Full payment TO
1000 depositors with claims u
5000 or less against the Union In
dustrial Trust and Savings Bank
and disbursemcntof hve per cent
dividend TO all other depositors vas
announced Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Halloween Party Enjoyed

Beyond the ringing Of doorbells
and a few misplaced articles. Hal
loween passed very quietly here.
A party sponsored by the Parent
Teachers Association was given at
the school house. All the little folks
came in costumes and masks. cider
and doughnuts were enjoyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05
Rules Discussed by
Alpha Mu Sigma

Members OF the Alpha Mu Sigma
Sorority met Monday evening at
the sorority house to discuss future
activities. Rushing rules were con
sidered and members OF the sorority
who attended a Pan-Hellenic meet
ing Monday afternoon reported in
depreciation of the rules. Pan-Hel-
lenic is the governing body for all
sororities on the Michigan State
Normal College campus.
1t was also reported that over 35
alumni visited the house during
the Homecoming week end. and at
tended the tea given Saturday by
the sorority.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

BOMBAY. India--UP-Mohandas
X. Gandhi, 70-year-old Indian Ma
tionalist leader. is contemplating
another OF his famous fasts in pro-
test against British rule, it was
reported Monday in authoritative
quarters.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

WASHINGTON-INS- Defense
officials. appraising the Anglo
American program for $4,000 addi
t'onal military airplanes, conceded
Monday that at least two and one
half years may be required for its
completion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

Wyandotte, and Mrs Nora Holmes
Ypsilanti. were visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Staehler Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Mosher,
Dexter. Sunday afternoon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-05

Members OF Kappa Phi Alpha
Fraternity at their regular meeting
Mnoday evening in the fraternity
house discussed rules made by the
lnter-fraternity Council.