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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02
Naval Reserve
Seeks Recruits
New Classification
OF Personnel Mode

Lieut.. Comdr. Arthur H. Middle
ton, USNR, announced Saturday the
naval reserve has established a
new classification of personnel and
will commence recruiting immedi-
ately in the Perkins building head
quarters.
Enrollments are now being TAX
en- for naval reservists who are
aualified to operate small craft,
torpedo boats. patrol boats and
the larger offshore vessels. No pre-
vious military training is neces-
sary. Qualified. enrollees viii be
Awarded petty officer ratings.
Applicants with the necessary
experience. between the ages Of IL
TO 50. will be considered.
Comdr. Middleton pointed out
that naval reservists can be order
ed TO aoctive duty only by con-
sressional action in time of war;
however. reservists may obtain a
years active duty by voluntary APP
plication.
At the same time, applications
will be taken for the rank OF re-
serve ensign; candidates for such
commissions must have two
years university credits.
TT is the first time" Comdr.
Middleton said, properly qualified
men can be enrolled in the naval
reserve for duty to which they are
especially adapted without having
10 start first at the bottom Of the
ladder"
Yachtmen, fishermen and tug
boatmen are particularly urged en-
roll with the naval reserve Comdr-
Middleton said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02
Motorists Tickeied
For Spelling Paint

Motorists who continued % ind
trouble IA avoiding freshly. painted
traffic lines alao we're finding
troatas with poles. VINO h~usd
more tickets charging disregard
% traffic signals" Friday. Thoss
uekstsd ~ers Nsls y. Nelson. 40
No. q 81. Harold Hubbard. ssi1
10. q It.. Lloyd Thompson. COZ
70. Ains~orth ave. J. q. Me-
serthnsy, io12 No. 1ith 81. John
Michael. zio2 50. N st. and Edwin
A. Beck. s04T Pacific ave.
Speeding charges were filed
against Don .. williams, 1&7s No.
Prospect st. and Charles c. Raf-
ferry and George A. Lslh. Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02

The combination a children At
play and matches 10 play aith.
fire officials sAid Saturday. vas
responsible for a blaze that eaua-
ed about 40 damage 10 a fence
iKnitsd BY burning grass al the
residence u J .. Bsiseh, AIS No.
I At. Friday Afternoon
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02
BUupNG PERMITS

Building permits were issued
Saturday TO N. H. wynne. 6oz SO.
Goth st. for construction Of a 3D.
600 residence az 5421 A st, and 10
N r. Neideffer. for alteration Of
his residence al 723 So. sprague TO
m apartment, at the cost Of $1,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02
Tocomon Assigned
To Berlin Post

Ths ssats department IN Wash.
ington. y G. Saturday announced
the rsassiznmsnt n Bernard Csfs
Ter. u Tacoma. and formerly sec
ond secretary and consul ~
kaunAs. Llthuania. 70 = Berlin
post Ne was dssignsd second sec
Rotary and consul under tns trans
fer affecting several members q
the consular and dipiomatie stsffa
formerly stationed IN the capitals
Of LAtyia. Lthaania and EsthoBia
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02
Another Tacoma Youth Will
Attend Annapolis Academy

Appointment of Americas v. Ba-
con, jr.. of Tacoma, to the u. S.
Naval academy at Annapolis. Md,
was announced Saturday from the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-02

When you need fes extra dol
lars. look around the basement or
attic for discarded articles. This
Will bring you cash from some
one n you advertise them with
an lnsxpensiys nmes Want Al.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
Near Eastern Defenses
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Much has been heard about activities of the Germans and their Russian allies in the Balkans and the Near East, but little concerning Anglo French military measures in the areas. The allies nevertheless fully cognizant of the fact that may break out in the Balkans or in north eastern Turkey northern Iraq. Unobstrusvely preparations have ahead the travels of Gen. Maxine Weygand commander in chief of French forces in the eastern Mediterranean, indicate.
 Weygand spent weeks in Turkey. His mission has borne fruit, by the statement few days ago by the Turkish Foreign Minister that while his country is not a belligerent, it is not neutral This is clear indication that Ankara longer fears Russia, due to the Finnish debacle and to the fact that allied endorsements ready back the we'll trained and well-equipped Turkish Army.
 Directly south of Turkey in the French man. dated colony of Syria, headquarters for Weygand is one of the most highly mechanized armies in the world. It consists of 100000 Frenchmen, plus native troops. It could be rapidly moved into the Balkans through the Dardaneles if it needed there or it could cut across Turkey and strike at the Russian oil fields of Baku, should Moscow take joint military action with Germany against the allies
 This force is bostered by Indian troops in Iraq Maj. Eliot estimates their strength at 100000. In addition the British have large forces in Palestine and larger in Egypt where Gen. Wey gand is today conducting tour of inspection.
 Altogether, it is estimated that the allies have at least half million soldiers around the eastern Mediterranean ready for any emergency. These would be increased by the addition of the forces of whatever nation Germany Russia attacked Any sally to cut the lines of the British and French eastern empires would thus meet terrific resistance These troops however may not be called into action for some time, for allied strategy seems to be to aid the Films to such degree that Russia will be free to cooperate with Germany in the south for long time to come.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

to see at least one of these operating the Seattle to-Juneau route this year.
 Meanwhile, bids will be opened in the next few days from the principal factories for Tansocean air planes capable of carrying 50 passengers 5000 pounds of cargo and crew, for 5000 miles nonstop at 300 miles an hour
 Even before delivery of any of this new type of equipment the international airline is pressing forward to speed service between the United States and the Central and South American nations Ap- plications now before the Civil Aeronautics Au thority for the establishment of two aerial gateways to the south One is at Los Angeles, in tended to highspeed express service to Mexico City and thence nearly to the tip of the southern continent the other at New Orleans, for a trunk route across the gulf to Guatemala, which would cut transport time from New York to the Canal Zone to "A hours. New fleets of standard Douglas transports will go into service next month for the West Coast and will be supplemented by others for Central America and East Coast flying The result will be air schedules to the Argentine by way of either coast in four days, and 50 percent increase in the frequency of schedule and the carry ing capacity of lines serving the whole Latin American area. These are particularly welcome de- velopments at time wlen most news of the air is news of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
M o D E P N T TIE
By Roberta Les

o. Whose fault is it if a late guest at a party seems to be left alone, or uncomfortably out of it"?
 A. The fault is with the hostess. It is her duty to see that the late guest is drawn into the converSa- tion or game, or whatever is going on.
 o. Is it all right for a person to take an extra large helping of some dish that he particularly likes?
 A. No It is better to take a moderate amount, then accept a second helping if it is offered
 Q. How should a divorcee sign her name so that she will not be mistaken for the second Mrs. Charles Wilson?
 A. By prefixing her maiden name to her former husbands surname and signing Mrs Brown Wilson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
MISS JUNEAU

The Empire naturally takes special pride in the city's newly crowned Miss Juneau We know from having worked with her every day for long time that Syb Godfrey will represent the Capital cred- tably at the Fairbanks Ice Carnival She is girl that all Juneau be proud of Twenty years old she has lived in Juneau 20 years She went to our schools and graduated into our business life. She is of the generation of native Alaskans who will be taking things completely from the and have converted it from wilderness into land where children grow up to win beauty contests.
 In sending a goodwill representative to Fair banks this year Juneau is cementing a tie which was drawn close by institution of the air mail and passenger service two years ago Fairbanks today. Charles w Carter, Chairman of the Miss Juneau event, says is truly "Juneaus nearest neighbor"
 Special credit for the success of Juneaus ges- ture of goodwill toward Interior Alaska should go to President Charles Beae of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and to Carter and his Committee The very fine women's apparel shops of the city made Saturdays fashion show an outstanding event To the ten young Juneau women who participated to vie fer Miss Juneau honors we can say that any one would have been credit to the community and it is too bad all could not have been chosen.
 Other communities sending girls to Fairbanks to take part in the Ice Carnival and to seek Miss Alaska honors should be warned. Miss Juneau will be hard to beat. Our very best wishes go to Fairbanks with her
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Cords~

Words Often Misused: Say, T comprehend Understand your meaning, and I apprehend (per- ceive) the consequences"
 Often Mispronounced: PasSaic (New Jersey). Pronounce pa-sa-ik, first a as in at unStressed, second as in say, as in lick, accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Vaccinate; two c's one n.
 Synonyms: Shore, coast, bank, beach, strand.
 Word Study: use a word three times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word :: Cessation; the act of discontinu- ing; a stop. "The cessation of the storm was only temporary"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
FASTER IN THE AIR

Only few years ago air travellers were amazed when transport planes operating at 18O miles an hour went into service the domestic airlines
 The giant clippers which operate between the United States and Europe still cruise at only about l5o miles an hour. But today planes are being con- structed for Pan American Airways which will have top speeds of 300 miles hour These four -engined
 30-passenger Lockheeds will cruise for ranges of 1,500 miles at about 26o miles hour Alaska hopes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
NOTICE OF HEARING GIN FINAI, ACCOUNT AND REPORT AND PETITION FOR FINAL AWARD
 AND DISTRIBUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Saturday, February 24 1940, T. N. Cashen, as administrator de bonis non of the estate of AUGUST ERN- EST THYS, commonly known as ERNEST BAKER, deceased, made and filed his Final Account and Re- port and Petition for Final Award and Distribution, and that on said day this Court made and entered it's order directing that a hearing be had upon said Final Account and Report and Petition for Final Award and Distribution before it on Sat urday, April 27 194O, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A. M, on said day. at the Office of said United States Commissioner and Probate Judge. in the Federal Building. in Juneau, Territory of Alaska. and re- auiring all persons to then and there appear and make their objections. if any, thereto, and to the settlement thereof, and to the distribution of the residue of the assets of this estate direct to Leonie Thys, a sister of deceased, residing in Ghent. Bel gium, Karl Thys, brother of de- ceased, residing in Maria -Aalter. Belgium, Marinus Thys. a brother of the deceased, residing in Aalter, Belgium, Emil Thys a brother of e ease d, residing in Fairfield Iowa, on a basis of One Fifth to each and the remaining one-fiftf to Neol J. A Van Hecke, Maurice R. C.. Van Hecke, and Marcel Van Hecke children of Irma Thys. residing at Bellum Brug, Belgium, share and share alike
 Dated at Juneau. Alaska this -24th lay of February, l940.
 | (SEAL) FELIX GRAY
 United States Commissioner and Ex-Officio Probate Judge.
 First publication, Feb 26. l94O
 Last publication, March Is. l94O
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
Horoscope The stars incline
 but do rot compel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27


 Women should be lucky today fo1 benefic aspects guide them. It is especially fortunate for new friend ships or associations. The morn ing may be disrupting in it's plane tary influences as they affect per sons in authority. It Is not prom ising configuration for constructive efforts, but stimulating to thought The stars promise much to per sons who hold positions earned by work or special talents, but frowr upon dictators and those who emd- late them.
 Heart and Home: Women should use their best energies in promot- ing their material ambitions. The sway encourages those who seek new friends or new positions. The afternoon is favorable to all who seek employment Salesmanshir comes under lucky sway, and members of the family should bene- fit. Business methods in the house. hold should be encouraged.
 Business Affairs: Merchants and bankers should profit greatly un- der this rule of the stars winch emphasizes a consciousness of lack and stimulates buying and money lending. The stars presage new agreements between capital and labor. Better understanding of the hazards of capital and closer ties between employers and employees are forecast.
 National Issues: Government sup ervision of trade and commerce will be even more comprehensive than in the past. Congress will discuss regimentation in the face of possible war needs. as the Unit ed States continues to gain power as the foremost neutral nation in a world of upheavals. Elderly states men who contemplate retirement from public life will gain influence as their counsel is sought.
 International Affairs: The con junction of Mars and Saturn in Aries next May is interpreted as exceedingly threatening. Unless peace overtures reach a point of agreement among warning powers there will be launched conflict of terrible possibilities, astrologers predict. The cause of the average man and woman will be promoted, despite the toll of war, it is prog noSticated
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of per plexities that are brief in dura- tion. It is wise to distrust one S Judgment and to rely upon the counsel of friends or relatives.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be studious in a marked degree. They will learn rapidly and attain knowledge assuring success in a profession or business.
 Copyright, 194)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
Maziisn1 Is
 Just Plague

LONDON, Feb 26.-The London Sunday Graphic stated yesterday that German naval officers are circulating among themselves copies of an open letter" allegedlys writ ten by the late Capt. Hans Langs- dorf of the ill-fated German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spec, in which he termed Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime "a plague"
 Written just prior to Captain Langsdorf's suicide after scuttling the Graf Spec in Montevideo, the letter, according to the Graphic, said:
 Tn order to show what tne man
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
on YEARS AGO
 AO rroa THE EMPfAE
FEBRUARY 26. 1920

TEDItOAItI AO, IOGO
 The first through train in weeks between Whitehorse and Skagway had arrived at Skagway. This was the first train to go over the White Pass since the big snow slide of January.
 The United States Naval Radio Station had reopened in the Val entine Building after closing for five months because of the short age of Navy's personnel.
 R. F. Richardson, general agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for Alaska, left on the Princess Mary for business trip 70 Skagway,
 w. $. Pekovich arrived from Funter Bay where he was super intendent of the Admiralty Gold Mining Company.
 J. Weitzman returned here on the Princess Mary from a busi- ness trip to Seattle in the interest of a new cannery at HaineS in which he was interested.
 A. G. Mosier, Superintendent of the Pacific Coast Gypsum, returned here on the Princess Mary after being in Tacoma on a conference with officials of the company.
 Charles H. Flory, Supervisor of Forests for Alaska, was married few days previous in Vancouver to Miss Florence Brandt of Portland.
 Weather: highest a., lowest 27, clear.
 ,oo,,, Car,,oanu ic qllV
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

The Japanese campaign against China is reach ing a crucial stage The spokesnen for the Foreign Office can't think of many different ways to say 50 sorry
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

Sir Kingsley Wood, British air min. ister. stands on the wing of war. plane to chat with one of the Polish fliers now serving in Britain's Royal Air Force. The aviators wear the R.A.F. uniform but have the word "Poland" embroidered on shoulder.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordo.

1. Who was tie author of the phrase, T have just begun to fight?
 2. What did the Israelites eat in the wilderness?
 3. From what word does the title Kaiser" come?
 4 What was Betsy Ross contri- button to the first American flag? 5. Which state produces half the coal mined in the United States?
 ANSWERS
 1. John Paul Jones.
 3. Mama.
 3. It is a derivation of the word Caesar"
 4 The five-pointed star.
 5 Pennsylvania NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY To be issued March l and forms close March l. For space, listings and changes please call Juneau and Douglas Telephone Co.,, tele- phone APO. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
Habby <.
 Birthday

The Empire extends eongratula- tions and best toishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the fol- lotoing:
 FEBRUARY 26
 Chester V. Kay Charles w. Erickson Marian E Noble Elton Engstrom Jr.
 Harry Langley
 Edwin T. Smith
 Homer Woodland Matte G. Hardgraves Amos T. Taylor ts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

Geologists say men have lived in North America at least 25000 years, and even then the vocal among them probably bemoanng the obvious de- cadence of morals among the younger generation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

With Garner and Roosevelt both in the Illinois primary, the Russo-Finnsh War may suffer some for want of attention
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26
DR. HAYS WILL
 VISIT WESTWARD

Dr. Marcia Hays of the De- partment of Health is leaving to- morrow on the steamer Alaska for the Westward on a two months trip in connection with her duties as Director of the Division of Ma ternal and Child Health.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

After all, it might be well ior the House to per init the State Department to manage diplomatic affairs with the Kremlin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

Tornado Rips Through Georgia" Not Scarlett OHara this time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

who now rules Germany is really like I leave life praying God 10 deliver my country from the Nazi plague"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-26

Today's News Today -Emp're.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-11-14
w. R. HuddIeston
Appointed On Board

Gov. Paul Johnson has appointed
w. R. Huddleston superintendent of
Tchula consolidated school and chair
mar of Holmes county Teachers as
ISOLATION as a member of the high
school textbook commission Oct.
26th.
One member is selected from each
Congressional district in the state to
serve for a period of five years.
State Supt. of Education j. S.
Vandiver is chairman of this COM
mission by virture Of his office and
state high school supervisor E. r.
lobe is a member by virture of his
position.
The work of this commission is to
select the books of the high schools
of the state. Textbooks are selected
for two or three subjects each time.
The commission this year will select
Mathematics and English books to be
used for the next five years.
The appointment of Mr.. Huddles-
ton is a great compliment to him and
to Holmes county as well.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-11-14
CIeve Mcclellan
Rites Are Held
Durunt Man Passes
Tuesday After
Brief Illness

Funeral services for Cleveland
Hubert Mcclellan, So, we're held
Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock
at his home in Durant. He passed
away Tuesday at his home after a
brief illness. He had been in poor
health, however, for about two
years.
The Rev. E. S. Lewis, pastor of the
Methodist Church officiated. Inter
ment was in Mizpah with the South
ern Undertaking Association in
charge.
Mr.. Mcclellan was born and reared
in Durant. He was widely known and
we'll respected by all who knew him.
He was a member of the Baptist
Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Bessie Mcclellan; one daughter, Bes-
sic Mae, and n son Samuel Ever
EFT. One brother, Malcolm Everett
Mcclellan, also survives.
Active pallbearers were Carl Her
rim, J. B. Steen, Henry Irby, Robert
Irby, j. C. Sproles, w. E. Howell.
Honorary pallbearers were J. l..
Longinotti, ]. P. Durham, Robert
Moore, Will Gilmore, Ernest Davis,
Nal Rhyme, Jim Moorehead, J. B.
Williams, Will Durham, Horace Sus-
suth, w. H. Counts, Matt Taylor,
Byron Ray and w. S. Heggie.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-11-14
MPL Service Advisor Is
Now In Holmes County

Mrs Dorothy Dawley, Home Ser
vice Advisor of Miss. Power & Light
Co. will be in Durant territory week
of Nov. IL. Services available to all
dealers selling electrical or gas equip
ment for consultation on use and ec-
onomy of services.
She will be glad to give informa-
ton and help homemakers in sur
rounding territory IS to use and
convenience of modern electrical and
gas appliances in the home.
Also specialist in modern home
lighting and has many new sugges-
tions for simple and inexpensive i'm
p~rovements over old types of home
lighting.
Mrs. Dawley has represented the
city of Durant in a colorful and we'll
attended cooking school last spring
and her service is welcomed by the
City this fall.
Every family should take advan-
tage of the opportunity of having
Mrs. Dawley visit in their home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-11-14
PRETTY TUPELO GIRL NOW ABLE TO WALK
FOLLOWING CARE AT HOSPITAL

Many Tupelo Rotarians greet
Ethel BcCarty daily at a cafe in
that city where she is cashier.
She feels personally close to ev-
cry n of them for they made
her life.
For more than 25 years, dat
ing from an attack of infantile
paralysis when she was two-and-
a-half, Ethel was unable to walk.
She put herself thru the tenth
grade, became a telephone op-
orator. But the dread disease Of
infancy crept on and her Grip
pied leg became worse, stiffened
so she could no longer work at
the phone board.
That is where the Rotarians
stepped in. Ethel went to the
Hospital for Crippled Adults in
Memphis, which is the only place
in the world where a crippled adj
ult unable to pay for treatment
can get the last word in medical
and surgical care, and which is
supported by Rotarians of Mis-
sissippi, Arkansas and Tennes-
see.
Ethel regained the use of that
leg, took a business course, and
now supports herself on her own
two feet. literally and figura-
lively.
What sort of hospital is this
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-11-14
Payments
Amount S22O,434
Now Received
$4,000 Pounds Of
Hairy Vetch Is
Bought By Office

A report from the County Triple
A office indicates that 1910 Parity
checks have been received on 1886
farms amounting to S220,434.49.
There are approximately $50 farms
yet to receive checks. These checks
are expected within a short time.
Winter Legumes
Farmers are being advised to get
their vetch planted now as soon as
possible. Experiments run by our
State Experiment Stations indicate
that the growth will be poor if
planted later than the middle of
November.
Ninety-two thousand pounds of
Hairy Vetch seed has been handled
through the County Triple A office
this fall under Grant-of-Aid.
The last car of this seed is expect
ed to arrive daily. Farmers who
have signed up for vetch seed will be
notified as soon as possible after
the car arrives.
Signed,
/. w. CARSON,
County Agent.