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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

but this was the closest the war
came to him.
Last spring however, Michael
began to understand the seriousness
of the conflict. Newspapers told him
that France had lost her battle;
that England, alone, must carry on
the fight. Michael could hear the
roar Of gunfire, now. 1t was not
long either, before he saw Nazl
planes dropping their cargoes OF
death.
Summer arrived, and Michaels
father became concerned for the
safety of his wife and children. It
was indeed his relief to learn that
he might send his family to the
United States.
In June, Michael, with his mother,
two brothers and sister, boarded the
s. S. Washington for America.
Fortunately Michaels first Atlantic
crossing was uninterrupted. He ar
rived safely in New York.
Michael lives in washington now,
and goes to Western High School.
I asked him how long he would be
in America. and he replied, Until
England wins!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Prize Contribution.
BY MILDRED EDLER, Is,

Armed with cans of green and
white paint, an old photograph and
various Advertisements donated by
neighboring stores, Jean Hull, 10:
Mary Barr Fisher, IT; my sister Vir-
ginia, 10, and I transformed the
haymow Of an old barn into a
charming, though drafty, recreation
room.
Along the wall are inscriptions
beginning with Monkey Pet" under
the mirror and eliminating with
THE Light That Failed" under a
lantern which has outlived its use
fitness.
A tipsy sailor derisively surveys the
scene from one wall, while above
his head Japanese lanterns swing In
moth-eaten abandon.
remnants lire the walls. some very
cuddly stuffed dogs are solemnly
perched upon the rafters, a picture
of a lovely girl playing a guitar oc-
cupies the place of honor at the top
of the stairs, and besides it is found
a basket labeled contributions,
which as yet remains empty.
Euphonium. a coal-black kitten
and one of the clubs mascots, can
usually be found fast asleep in his
box in the corner, or imbibing milk
from a constantly empty saucer
nearby.
Tentatively the club is named
Personality Club" because it has
so much personality. More per-
sonality than furniture" Mary Barr
ruefully remarked. looking over the
few relics scattered about.
The barn belongs to Mary Bars
grandmother and is located at 1872
U street Sc.
Not only will the room function as
a place for dances, but as a banquet
hall, clubroom and a general all
around refuge for its founders. who
are tired of being chased from one
house to another, and being repri-
manded for jitterbugging.
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Prizes T0taling IS
offered for Best
Contributions

Boys and girls of all ages up to
and including high school age are
invited to write and draw for The
Junior Star. Prizes of 81 each are
awarded for the best five contribu-
tions published each week. The fol-
lowing rules must be observed:
1. All contributions must be orig
lnal.
2. Name, age, address, telephone
number if any and school Of the
author must appear at the top OF
the first page of every written con-
tribution and on the back OF every
drawing.
:. 3. Stories, articles, poems, etc.,
must be written on one side OF
paper; if typewriter, they must be
Eouble spaced. Drawings must be
In black and white, and must be
mailed fiat, not rolled or folded.
1. The editors decision as to the
winners will be final and The Star
reserves the right to publish any
contribution received In whatever
form he may deem advisable, re-
sardless Of whether 1t is awarded Z
nfize. Checks will be mailed to the
winners during the week following
publication of their contributions.
,. Contributions will not be re-
turned.
Boys and girls who wish to act as
news correspondents OF The Junior
Star may qualify by submitting at
least one feature story tthe prin-
cipal stories on this page today are
good examples of what is wanted)
together with the information called
for above. Those qualifying will be
given cards identifying them as re-
Aporters for The Junior Star. The
EDITORS reserve the right, however, tt
aecline to issue reporters cards OF
d, revoke those already issued when.
Yer such action appears advisable
Address Editor, The Junior Star
star Building. Washington, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Interesting Facts
On THANKSGIVING

Most Of us have a hazy idea that
Thanksgiving got its start in Plym-
outh Colony with the Pilgrim Faith
ers in 1921. That's fine as far as 1t
goes, but did you know:
That the first festival of Thanks
giving was held in October, just
after the harvest, instead Of in
November, as Is now the custom?
That the feast lasted for three
whole days, instead Of just one?
That the Governor Of Plymouth
Colony sent four men out to hunt
for game for the feast, and the
wild turkey was so plentiful that
they killed enough in one day to
last for an entire week?
That it Is because of this fact
that the turkey is now known as the
Thanksgiving bird?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Thanksgiving Fun
Prize Contribution.
By RUTH DAVIS, IL,

Thanksgiving comes in the fall of
the year.
November is the month, and it's
almost here.
Fruit from the orchard is slowed
away
Awaiting the festival Of Thanks
giving Day.
Households are astir with a rush
and a hustle.
Ma and the children, how they do
hustle.
There are cakes and pies and pud-
din to bake, .
Pumpkin and apple, everything
they can make.
And then for the turkey, the bird
of the day,
To stuff and to bake him, what
work, they say.
What fun would there be in the
fall
II Thanksgiving Day didn't come
at all?
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selects any Of the materials hi
wants, and tries to construct q fgure
out of them. =: 49, -
Have the crowd vote for the one
that they think Is the best anc
award q prize to the one who made
it. Then allow each guest to eat thu
figure he made. 80. 60. -...-.
After this cannibalistic gesture
give each person an envelope con
tanning six small cards on which
you've drawn letters Of the Wort
TURKEY. All the cards tn each
envelope have the same letters or
them-6 Es. KS and so on. Al
given signal, the contestants begir
trading their cards in an attempt
to spell the word turkey. Ths
first one to get all the letters Of the
word wins q prize.
While this has been going on, two
of your friends have been getting
another room ready for the Turkey
Trial" One has been dressed w
to represent q turkey and the .othel
Is the court bailiff (1hey practicet
this the night before)
The Turkey Trial.
After the guests are seated, tn.
room Is darkened except for q flash.
light, playing on the figure Of tn.
turkey. He announces In q solemn
voice that he is the ghost Of thu
Thanksgiving turkey, who has re.
turned to judge his murderers.
The bailiff then reads Of thu
names Of the guests, one by one
and they step before the judge. H.
asks them what part of the turkey
they ate at dinner and then sen.
tences' them accordingly. The sen.
fences consist of reciting poems
doing tricks, answering persona
questions and any other clever formi
Of penance that the turkey can in.
vent.
This concludes the planned enter.
tainment. Announce to the guests
that they are now on their own
Have facilities for relay races Of all
sorts in the basement for the more
energetic and set aside q room fol
those who like checkers, chess, card
games. monopoly, Chinese checkers
or parchesi.
Serve your refreshments buffet
style, 50 that your guests may eat
whenever they feel the urge. Let
them make their own sandwiches
out of several kinds of bread and
filling and help themselves to po-
tato salad and baked beans from
large bowls.
Cider or cocoa with marshmal.
lows should quench their thirst eff.
fectively, and small pumpkin OF
apple tarts will make elegant des-
sertS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Posers

L OSGIS
/. A macintosh is q fish; q
printers tool; a garmenO.
2. A Tyre is lone who tells lies; .
marble statue; musical instru-
menU.
3. March; sonata; toccata) is a
term which refers to an old form
of piece for the organ or harpis-
chord.
4. A tumblebug Is "a beetle; a
hsherman's fly; q kind of ant that
rolls along instead Of crawling.
5. A candlef1Sh is "a name given
to the otter; . pewter candleholder;
. fish of the smelt family.
8. (Erskine Hawkins: Irving Ber-
lin; Jimmy Durante) composed Tux
edo Junction.
7. A hack saw Is part Of q bus
equipment; q see-saw with covered
chairs; q narrow-bladed, f1ne-
toothed saw.
8. A butteris Is u blacksmith's
tool; butter knife; part Of . fort)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

sailed from the
Old World. They
were seeking re-
hgious freedom
and had braved
the dangers of a
long voyage to
America to get it.
Although the
Pilgrims had a
hard year after
coming to Amer
lea, their harvest
was plentiful in
the autumn of
1921 and they
were very thank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

partridge berries, Elizabeth Dean.
small ferns, tiny seedlings of ever
green's and pipsissawa. Then you
are ready to plant. Form your moss
into miniature hills for more
natural planting.
Place all the larger plants on one
side, with smaller ones on the other,
and then spread the partridge ber-
ries over the moss. After the con-
tents have been arranged to suit,
sprinkle with one tablespoonful Of
water, place a glass cover on the
receptacle, and it will need no more
sprinkling for months.
If too much moisture forms in the
container, remove the lid for a day
or so, but be sure to replace it. II
you wish, you may add sand, to make
Q walk, and miniature garden figures.
In case you cannot get to the
woods to collect these garden mate
rails, the S and 10 cent stores sell
them packaged for small sum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Turkey Day Mixup
Prise Contribution.


St. Paurs. Academy.
On Thanksgiving Day,
The turkey few away,
The cranberries danced with the
pumpkin pie,
While the celery hearts stood
proudly by.
The pickles and olives played hide.
and-seek,
And to the salad dressing said,
Don't you peek"
The corn on the cob ran a race
with the bread,
While the chocolate chandelier
dangled overhead. .
The flowers on the table were
laughing with joy
At the bon-bon lady and the
cocoanut boy.
I surely think it was sight to see
And was glad to be invited to the
jamboree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Old Man Winter
BY JUNE SICKELS. II.

Powell Junior High School.
Old Man Winter is on his way.
He'll come marketing Just any day,
Snow and sleet at the top Of his list,
With rain and wind and . heavy
mist.
Old Man Winter loves the snow,
He likes cold winds that chill and
blow.
He loves to see our hats blow Oh,
But he hates TO hear u sueess and
cough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Riddles

/. Why is twice 10 the same Is
twice IL?
2. Why does q cat look first on
one side Of the room and then on
the other side when she enters It?
8. Why do chimneys smoke?
I. What fish Is found in . bird
cage?
5. Not . writer, 1t appears; yet
he's used . pen for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

Michael Burgess,
l6, from ChelnS-
ford, England.
When war was
declared a year
ago, M C h a e ]
did not realize
how it was to
affect him and
his family. Oc-
c a S i on ally
Michael would
see Eng1Sn sol.
diers marching
to their depots
or fighter planes
overhead being
flown to France,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

Eternal Pieces
They say Pete was quite calm and
collected after his accident this
morning."
Eyes, quite calm, but he's never
been collected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

a good price. 1t
is a terrariun or
midget garden.
You can make
a terrarium in
any article OF
clear glass, such
as large goblets,
fish bowls, but
ter dishes. re-
frigerator dishes
and glass tea
potS.
Go to the
" o o d S a n d
ga t h e r . thick
gree m o S S,
norfriJoo borrioc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
War Refugee:
Is Student
At Western
English Youth Will
Remain Here Until
England Wins
BY TED TOWERS, II,
Western High School.

In the last few months, many
war refugees from Europe have
come to America to make new homes
for themselves. A typical refugee is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
:.
The Story Of
Our First
Thanksgiving
Pilgrim Fathers
Were Thankful for
BOuntiful Harvest
BY ANNA Z. MOORE, II.
Roosevelt High School.

On December 81, 1920, q group Of
men, women and children. about
100 in number, landed at Plymouth
Rock on the Mayhower, having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
urkey Ritual Is Feature
OF Thanksgiving Party

THANKSGIVING night usually isn't much to look forward You know
that something
Uncle Phil explains the political situation your
regret eating those last pieces Of pumpkin pie.
the homes friends the entire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Midget Garden Is
An inexpensive
Christmas Gift
Prize Contribution.
By ELIZABETH DEAN, IS,
Fairfax (VaD High School.

As the holidays approach, I de-
cided to write and tell YOU OF a
Christmas gift that is easy and in
extensive to make but sells well for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

But turning arounc, Just to watch
him I found,
That all I could see was grin.
He wasn't so tall, he had grown very
small
And his trousers were up to his
chin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

/. A garment. 2. A musical In
strument. 3. Toccata. I. Abeetle.
5. A fish Of the smelt family. 6.
Erskine Hawkins. Z. A narrow.
bladed, fine- toothed saw. 8. A black
smiths tool.
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Riddle Assscers

I. Twice 10 Is 20, and twice II Is
= GO, tool. 2. Because she can't
look on both sides ct once. 3. Be-
cause they can't chew. I. Perch.
!. plg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

I gazed for while and gave him
a smile
And babe him a CHEEKY, Good
day"
He said, "Howdy do" and he bowed
to me, too,
And both of us went on our way
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
DOUBLE FEATURES ATTRACTION FOR
 CAPITOL SHOW
Jaek HoIt Is to Appear in ThriIIer-AIs0 Laurel,
 Hardy in Comedy

The CapitG; Theatre will present two features for the weekend bill, starting tonight and continuing to- morrow
 Out of the lurid and spectacular battle between the FBI and law breakers of all description comes C0lumbia's Outside the 3-Mile Limit Jack Holt, Hollywood's greatest action favorite, is starred as a daring G-Man who sets out upon the trail of a dangerous gang of counterfeiters and killers. Other headline personalities who partici- pate in what has been hailed as the best melodrama of the year, include Harry Carey, Eduardo Ci- annelli and Sig Rumann.
 The spectacular backgrounds Of the new film are said to provide che Of the main sources of thrills. The story opens on the palatial gambling ship Challenger" an- chored safely outside the legal three mile limit.
 Laurel and Hardy, Hollywood's
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
RED GROSS ROLL
 CALL 10 START
 ON NEXT MONDAY

The annual American Na0. 1nal Red Cross Roll Call will be held this year from November II to 30.
 In view of the expanding domestic program of the Red Cross national organization. it's 3,721 chapters and 6,585 branches, and the increasing necessity of furnishing aid to the expanding military forces of this nation a Charter obligation the Roll Call this year has greater sig nificance than in previous years and will need even greater support than has been so willingly given in the past.
 Although the American Red Cross recently successfully completed q $20, 100000 European War Relief Campaign, this fund is earmarked soley for relief overseas while all funds received through Red Cross memberships during the Roll Call period are used entirely for domestic purposes.
 All Americans are urged to join the ranks of the American Red Cross, so that it's broad helpfulness may be extended to even greater numbers of suffering humanity, Ut home and abroad. Citizens who join as members of their local chapters during the Annual Roll Call are joining in a work of mercy, which knows no creed or race, which into millions of our homes in the United States. and which an- swers, within its resources, the pleas of homeless, starving, wounded and orphaned refugees in unhappy lands across the seas. Victims of disaster at home always have the first class on the forces of the Red Cross. Not only is the Red Cross organized for relief after catastrophe, but it car ries on every day in the year through it's 3,700 Chapters all over the na- ton, programs of safety, nursing education. and family rehabilitation to prevent disaster. The member ship and volunteer services of mil lions of citizens are required to strengthen and keep in action Your Messenger of Mercy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
COURT DRAMA ON DOUBLE BILL AT
 10TH CENTURY
On Trial Opens Tonight ai New Theatre Heroes in
 Blue Also Playing

"On Trial" which opens tonight at the 20th Century Theatre stars Margaret Lindsay and John Litel. The film makes use of the "cut- back" just as did the play, but after all, the scene can shift in split second on the screen, and then it's locale and scope are not subject to the physical limitations of stage. So On Trial" just couldn't help being an even better play on the screen.
 AS in the play. the film opens with Litel on trial for the murder l.of his former business associate, played by James Stephenson. And curiosity is aroused at once by the fact that Litel does not seem to care about whether he is acquitted or not,
 As the trial progresses, and each witness tells his or her story, the film "cuts back" to the events pre- ceding and surrounding the murder. Instead of merely listening to the successive witnesses recount these events, the audience sees them graphically re-enacted.
 Even after all this testimony is in, the mystery has not been completely solved, and it is brilliant piece of deduction by the youthful defense attorney, played by Edward Norris, that finally explains everything.
 Also featured is a second attrac- ton, Heroes in Blue" with Dick Purcell and Frank Sheridan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
Mrs. Shattu(k Honors Mrs. M. J. Whittier

To honor Mrs. M J. Whittier, a shower was given on Wednesday by Mrs. Curtis Shattuck at the apart ment of Mrs. Robert Bowling In the HillcreSt.
 Dessert was served and the eve ming was spent playing court whist. Honors were won by Mrs. Lou Hud- son and Mrs. Arthur Walther.
 Asked for the occasion were Mes danes Harold Brown, Robert Dav- lin, R. M. Akervick, Arthur Wal ther, Rod Darnell, Robert Cowling, R. w. McCrary, William Hixson, Lou Hudson, c. J. Denhof, Jack Jeffrey, and Misses Betty Havi- land, Cheda Paul, Clara Walther and Sybil Godfrey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08

most prolific and popular comedy team, return to the screen in "The Flying Deuces," their first feature length comedy in more than a year.
 This time the veteran comics have taken to the airways as back ground for their misadventures, a thrilling and hilarious climax being provided in the final sequence, when the boys, as two Foreign Legionnaires sentenced to die fo.' desertion, take flight in an en- durance ship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
Moose Women
 To Institute First
 Chapter at Sitka

Working on the order received from the grand chapter, plans were made on Wednesday at meeting of the Women of the Moose at the LOOP. Hall, for the institution of lodge at Sitka.
 Mrs. Ray Peterman, who is visit ing here from the Historic City, spoke during the evening and ar rangements were made, in part, for Mrs. A. F. McKmnon and a group of officers and escorts to travel to the town for the institution of the lodge.
 Mrs. Olaf Bedding told of her visits to chapters during her recent visit at Mount Vernon, Washing ton
 The war relief committee re- ported and unit was formed to knit sweaters and skirts for the Red Cross to be included in their quota to be sent to English refu- gees Mrs. Leona Sebenico was placed in charge of the work.
 A card party has been scheduled for November 20, with Mrs. Lyda Museth as general chairman in charge of arrangements. Assisting her with the entertain ment will be Mesdames Eske Eske- sen and Phyllis Lesher. Mrs. Mable Eattellc, Mrs. Josephin eGoddard and Mrs. Ed Baretich are to have charge Of the kitchen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08

cavation this winter on the La- throp property across Fourth Ave- nue from the new Federal Build ing and if the outlook continues favorable, work of actual construc- tion will be started in the early spring.
 There are two building plans under consideration. One calls for a theatre, with additional space for stores and offices; and the other is for a much larger stfuc- ture, with several floors of apart ments, in addition to theatre, store and office space. One of these plans probably will be selected at the conference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
SIX OPENINGS IN
 JUNEAU UNIT OF
 NATIONAL GUARD

Capt. William Walther of Con- pany A and it's two attachments, last night, following regular Ma tional Guard drill, announced that six openings are now ready for new members who wish to join the local unit of the Alaska National Guard.
 owing to the fact that six men have and will move to other parts of Alaska the captain reported, I've
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
LATHR0p PLANS
 NEW BUILDING
 FOR ANCHORAGE

Anchorage will have new La throp Building next year if the United States keeps out of war and if the labor situation next spriug is such as to encourage the belief that the construction work can be carried forward without interrup- ton.
 That was the statement made by Captain Austin E. Lathrop upon his arrival in Anchorage recently to give the plans a final going over with Harry Hill, his Anchor age representative, and John H Clawson, manager of the Lathrop interests in Cordova, who was pres ent for the conference.
 It may be decided to start ex-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
SUSIE WYNN lS TAKEN
 TO HOSPITAL, BURNS

Susie Vim, junior of the Juneau High School, and daughter of MT. and Mrs. Grover c. Vim, was taken to St, Ann's Hospital yesterday suf- fering from severe burns on her left ankle. She can, however, see visitors.
 The accident occurred last Sat- urday when some hot bacon grease was spilled on her foot. Until yes terday she had been receiving care at her nome.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
SCHOOL EXPANSION

Growing attendance at the An chorage Public School has resulted in securing additional space and the demand for extension of present school facilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
DISAPPEARS-DROWNED

Nick Kapshan disappeared from Kodiak about month ago. His body has been found on the beach of Bear Island. It is believed b he drowned
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
JOHN A. ANDERSON DIES

John A. Anderson, oldtime mine superintendent to the Westward and prominently identified with the de- velopment of coal properties in the Matanuska district. died recently in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
WHERE THE BETTER BIG PICTURES PLAY!

will have openings for those that would be interested in this work, and candidates for the openings may sign application papers either with Sergeant Harold Brown at Jennings Clothing Store, or at my offices in town"
 Drill last night took in consid- erable marching, and the cold, nippy air in the armory made the men march briskly. The men were also drilled mentally during question period on General Orders for Guard Duty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
ENROLLED IN SCHOOL

Betty and Jean Tucker. formerly of Juneau. are now enrolled in the school at Anchorage, where their parents now reside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-08
HOSPITAL NoTEs

Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner was ad- mitted to the Government Hospital today for medical supervision.
 After receiving medical care, Mary Edenso was dismissed from the Gov ernment Hospital today.
 A medical patient, Rosamund Charles was dismissed today from care at the Government Hospital.