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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
THIRD ANNUAL
:. PHOTO EXHIBIT
ENDS SATURDAY

With the dis play of oils and
sketches Saturday evening at the
third ann.al Amateur Photo Elk
hibit, added interest was created and
the parlors OF the Northern Light
Presbyterian Church were crowded
with those individuals who went TO
make a last inspection of the work,
O. S. sullivan showed and dis
cussed movies which he had taken
in the Interior and Westward.
Those displaying their work in
the special exhibit Saturday in
cluded j. w. LEVERS, Sigrid Wal
Their, p. J. Hussey, Wyatt Kingman
and D. c. Holden
1t was suggested that another ex-
hibit be held in the Fall and special
consideration will be given to this
proposal, it was revealed.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
is MAKING PROGRESS

Good progress in the construc-
ton of the new Eagles Hall is
noted as a result of the past week
end. Good weather and good
turnout of members and even nom
members of the lodge has made it
one of the most successful to date
of community enterprises ever
started in Douglas.
Yesterday saw practically all the
framework for the ground floor
up and ready to start the second
story framing:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
SWISS WOMEN
IN ARMY NOW


BASEL, Switzerland, April l. -
Switzerland's first group of wo-
men soldiers. $50 strong, called
up to drive trucks in the army
medical services, began their first
month of training at Basel recent
ly with an order Of the first day
stating, You're in the army now. "
Leave lipsticks and powder
boxes at home said the order.
Bring scrub brushes instead.
The women wear regular army
uniforms save for long loose
civilian style" trousers instead
of puttees They are trained in
carrying stretcher cases under fire,
as well as in driving ambulances
and first aid trucks.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Steve DAVIS IS
MENDING;; IS TO
SAIL SOUTH SOON

Steve Davis, Civil Aeronautics
Authority pilot who was badly in
jured in plane crash recently near
Anchorage, is still in bed for num-
Der of bone fractures, but is doing
well, according to word received by
friends.
Davis and his wife will go south
on the Army transport st. Mihiel
about the middle of the month to
seek a complete check-up at the
Army hospital in San Francisco
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
JUNIOR PROM is NOW
SCHEDULED FOR APRIL q

Douglas High School Prom THIS
syear win be given on the 9th OF
: the present month, according 10
IAN announcement made this morn
hing. Yves Barrett and his orchestra
lis to play for the dance and ever
green's will be used as the back
ground in decorative scheme ion
tthe Natatorium, although the mo-
tiff of decorations is not yet de-
cided.
Committee in charge of prepare
lions include Gordon Wahto, Dan
Krsul, Glen Kronquist, Bob Fleek
and advisor, Supt. Calvin Pool
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Father Son Dinner
Wednesday Night

Taking the place of the regular
Methodist Mems dinner on We'd
nesday evening will be Father
and Son banquet and reservations
for the affair may be made until
tomorrow night by calling 238.
The dinner will start at $50 o.
clock and will be served in the
social rooms of the Methodist
Church. Members of the Susannah
Wesley Circle will prepare the
menu, with Mrs. j. B. Smith in
charge.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01

called Peoples Ticket, appears or
the ballot, and A. E. Goetz heads
it for Mayor and for his Council
are A. j. Balog. Frank Campbell
and Alex Gair Jr.
Robert Bonner Jr. is the indie
pendent candidate for Mayor ano
in the same way for Council seats
are Glen Edwards, L. W. Kilburn
Frank Pettygrove and Anton j
RieSs.
Arne Shudshift is the only cam
didate listed for member of the
School Board.
Referendum as to the proposed
change of time appears last on
the ballot.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
CONGRESS LOOKS
TO ADJOURNMENT
FIRST OF JUNE
Barley Talks with FDR-
Says No New LegisIa-
ton Contemplated

WASHINGTON, April 1--Sena-
tor Alben W. Barley said today
after a White House conference
that Apparently no new legisla-
ton or suggestion for Legislation"
will go to Congress this session.
Barley added: we are still hop
ing to get out of here by June l.,
if not sooner"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Max. tempt.
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Pressure Islands and intense
miles southeast
Dutch situated over South
east Alaska while trough of low
of the of
continued clear most of Southeast
to Alaska
with only ews precipitation TIE lures
were slightly extreme
portion continued above normal over
most of he remainder of Alaska
Juneau April 2--Sunrse G:42
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
SCHOOL RIFLE TEAM
LOSES TO. KETCHIKAN

A rifle shoot staged between
Douglas and Ketchikan schools
during the past week was won with
ample margin by. the latter team!
The local team was only recently
organized and lacked the consid-
cradle practice which gave the
Ketchikaners all the odds. The
match was staged by mail.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
SCreWbaII Dance
Ison Tap Tonight

The banquet room of Percy's Cafe
will be the scene tonight for an
April Fool Screwball dance in cele-
bration of National Screwball Day"
Open to the public good crowd
bis expected to be on hand for the
sfun and rousing time is promised
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
.ChdpeIddies at
Mrs. F. Campens

A meeting of the Chapeladies
will be held tomorrow evening at
the home of Mrs. Fred Camper
and all members are asked to be
present.
Mrs. Jenny Peterson will be host
eSs for the occasion.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
DOUGLAS
NEWS
CITY ELECTION TOMORROW

Polling place for Douglas voters
will open in the City Hall at 8
O'Clock tomorrow morning and re-
main open all day, closing at
O'Clock pm.
Only one complete ticket, the So
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Peter Torres
Dies, Inferior

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, April l. -
Peter Torres, 76, native of Peru,
and resident of Alaska for AZ years,
is dead here. He lived in Skagway
before coming here.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
my SKIN WAS FULL OF
PIMPLES AND BLEMISHES'

says Verna S: Since using Adlerika the
pimples are gone NV skin is smooth and
CLOVIS with health" Adlerika helps wash
BOTH bowels and relieves temporary con-
stipation that often aggrayates bad COM
pleSion. Butler auro Drug Co, in Doug
las by GUYS Drug Store. adv,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Fatally Injured

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, April l.
Ben Sunde,' halibut fisherman, was
fatally injured Saturday when he
fell off the edge of the garbage
dump dock to the rocks below ana
died a few hours later.
Sunde was 81. He was born in
Norway and fished aboard the hall
butter Glacier. He had resided here
about Is years.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Betty HayiIdnd,
Mother Vacation

Miss Betty Haviland of the Nc
Lean Insurance office, sailed for
Seattle on the steamer Alaska. She
was accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Haviland They ex-
pect to return in a month.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
Entertain with
Sunday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Burford Carmichael
were hosts with dinner party last
evening at their Point Louisa home
| Guests were Mr. and Mrs. r. L.
Davlin, Mr. and Mrs E. C. She'll
worth, Harry Jensen, Paul Schnee
and Jack Popejoy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs Ollie Gilbert was taken to
st. AIMS Hospital yesterday for
medical care but is reported rest
ing easily today. Tom Sanford Is
reported still quite i'll.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
FRENCH PLANES
ARE SHOT DOWN
WESTERN FRONT

BERLIN, April 1.-The German
High Command issues a commune
que stating that seven French
planes we're shot down Sunday while
flying over the Western -Tont.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
ATTENTION MASONS

Called Communication of Mt.
Juneau Lodge No. lat this evening
at 7.30 Work in the E. A. Degree.
j. w. LEVERS,
adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
THEE FLOWN IN

Tony Schwamm, Petersburg flier,
flew to Juneau Saturday afternoon
with thSse passengers aboard, C.
Z. Swanson, Harry Sporting and
Sam Baker.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
MISS FRASER. I'LL

Miss Elizabeth Fraser was abb
sent today from her class room at
school. Mrs. Calvin Pool is sub
shutting.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WEATHER BUREAU
THE WEATHER
By Bureau)
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau)


vicinity, beginning a April L.
partly cloudy Tuesday; minimum temperature
variable
with
Tuesday south portions slightly
gentle changeabe winds
becoming southerly Tuesday
Forecast OF along of Gulf of Alaska.
Entrance Stka
souteaey from Dixon Entrance TO
Kodiak
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
BIOLOGIST RETURNS

/ Oliver T. Edwards, Forest Serv-
lice Biologist, returned to juneau
Saturday on the launch Ranger v
after making an examination of
island fur farms in the Ketchikan
|and Petersburg areas.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
TUCKER GOES SOUTH

Ira Tucker left aboard the Alaska
for the States accompanied by his
niece Lucia Tucker.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
OLSON TO KETCHIKAN

Territorial Treasurer Oscar Olson
left on the Alaska for Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01

Fer today's news today read The
Empire regularly.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-01
W. CHOCOLATES
VAN cUYn CHOCOLATE SHOPS

brought back Chang and Grass and many another film
China, Persia but
few of he places have BEEN
Dyke used to be camera rover, too The South
Sea Africa big location called there
Van directing those flung of his
Dyke his fiji of travel has continued on the home lot
a director.
Ravens goes right the towns maritime special
is sailing sails them Little Old New York"
his work. for Captains Courageous jim went
hunting he sailed the search of
liking found around Cape Horn and he rode
it the most thrilling action photo
graphed.
picture released today Which does not bne-
realism those
in Wrath depicting u s. Highway sc springs
they filmed along u S. High
Maryland backgrounds
o film Maryland"
adventure sometimes. The natural beau
the Mohawk Valley duplicated in Utah for Drums
Mohawk could not have been reproduced at Moveone
City.
unmehanized adventure in Hollywoodaway
from Hollywood.
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Today's news today in The Empire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

The police and fire departments deserve "the highest praise" for their work during 1940, especially during the busiest Christmas shop ping season the city has had in many years, Alderman Patrick Shea. Democratic leader, declared at a meeting of the board of alderman. last night.
 Our two service departments have done a splendid job all year long and should receive the highest praise" said Alderman Shea. Their efficiency was never better demon strated than during the extremely busy weeks before Christmas, and I know that the whole city is proud of them"
 During the Christmas rush." the majority leader went on, "the po- lice handled some of the heaviest traffic we have ever had with, great efficiency. There was little incon- venience, and the vigilance of the police resulted in there being not single accident of any conse- quence, despite the crowds of cars and people"
 "The fire department also distin- guiShed itself," he declared. Tt worked so well at several threaten ing fires that serious damage was prevented, particularly at the Liz gett drug store fire, which would have been very damaging but for the firemen's speed and ability"
 Our policemen and firemen have earned the gratitude of the whole city, and believe they deserve public recognition" he concluded.
 Alderman Burton R. Walker said he had intended to bring up Sev- eral questions about the admins tration's handling of the police and fire departments but that at MT. Shea's request, he was delaying his criticism until later.
 MT. Shea said he had a merry Christmas and asked me to postpone my remarks" said MT. Walker, land I'm glad to oblige him."
 Maybe you mean he won't have happy New Year." commented President John s. Monagan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
WOLCOTT YOUTH.
 WOUNDED BY PAL.
Charles Wengerstman Is Not Seriously Injured;
 Authorities Check It
Retiring Commissioner

While playing on the ice of the Central avenue pond, Wolcott, Charles Wengerstman, IA, was shot accidentally in the hip yesterday af- ternoon at 4 p. m. by his companion, Walter Ruegg, 12 years old, with a 20 caliber rifle.
 According to Officer Raymond Leavenworth, Ruegg was firing at a target on the ice while the Ven gerstman boy stood watching him, when a bullet glanced off the sur- face and struck him in the groin, Ruegg walked with the wounded boy for some distance to the home of MT. Della Bella, where MT. Della Bella took the youngster to the St. Mary's hospital. The bullet was re- moved and attendants at the hos pital said this morning that the boys condition was not serious.
 The shoting occurred within a quarter of mile of the mushroom cultivation farm of Daniel Della Bella. The youth, Wengerstman, lives with his aunt, Mrs. Edith Ger man on Todd and Woodtic roads and is the son of Charles Wengerst- man of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Treasurer

form a committee in this city were: Mrs. J. w. Beecher, Dr. John c. Wal ker, Miss Margaret Maloney, James E. Russell, Miss Paulette Wolozin, Walden Trimble, Alexander Aleksis, Mrs. Frederick Nuhn, Lenn Corliss (Naugatuck), Mrs. George storm, Mrs. Louis Stocking, Eugene Oviatt, Miss Fannie Mccormick, Mrs. Luz clan Derouin, Mario DeCicco, Mrs. John w. Fruin, William Vosburgh, Jr., William T. Harrington.
 This group which will be enlarged will constitute the Waterbury Chap ter for Music Appreciation. Work ing with the National Committee. the local branch will encourage an educational campaign to spread a love of great music among the great est number of people, through the distribution of phonograph records of l2 symphonic masterpieces, and IF brilliantly condensed operas, which will be accomplished in l2 weeks. beginning January 4th, at 4e Center street.
 At yesterdays luncheon Mrs. ]. w. Beecher was chosen chairman Of the local committee. Mrs. Frederick Nkhn. treasurer. and Eugene Oviatt, publicity chairman.
 Miss Perle Eddy, representing pr. Erskine and the National Commit tee, told the local chapter that We
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
City Prepares For Festive Observance Of New Years
Tax Collections
 For l94O Create New High Record

Tax collections during 194O have reached 96.2 per cent and final tabulatiOns may show them to be as high as 96.25 per cent, Tax Collector Humber E. Mangini said today. These figures, which are for taxes due and payable this year, represent the greatest c0I- lection of current taxes in any year in the city's history.
 Current tax payments have to- tailed more than $5,115,O0O. The total possible collection was $5,- S21, 25O, but the 194O budget esti- mate of collections was $4,978,35O since the charter requires that nc more than 92 per cent of possible collections can be listed as a budget asset.
 Back tax collections have also been ahead of previous years, MT. Mangini said, though totals are not yet available. In December alone, approximately $5O,O0O has been collected in past due taxes and interest.
 "I'm glad that our collection record has been so good" said MT. Mangini, but we'll try to do even better in 1941. Our record for this year will give us some thing to shoot at."
 A handful of payments was re- ceived today as the office staff prepared to close the books for the year, but the amounts were not largee nOugh to affectt he final total materially.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Musical Appreciation
 Program Adopted Here
Rare Opportunities to Be Provided Waterbmians In= terested in Musical Masterpieces; 49 Center
 Street to Be Headquarters

believe the interest in music educa- tion and appreciation will be quick ened immeasurably through the dis tribution of these symphonic and operatic recordings, which will give everyone in and around Waterbury an opportunity to hear these mas terpieces over and over, Music edu- cators declare that familiarity with the great works of music is the practical basis for creating lasting love of music" The recordings to be distributed are made especially for the music appreciation movement but the worlds greatest orchestras, conductors and world famous artists who remain anonymous so that the public may concentrate more effec- lively on the music.
 Each operatic and symphonic group is. made up of at least three, double faced 12 inch recordings, in- cluding at least 25 or 30 minutes of music, and is available to the pub lie at $169, made possible by the cooperation of the artists and con- ductors who have waived royalties, receiving only a single recording fee in the interest of broader music education, and the manufacturers who cooperated by cutting all charges to what they considered the bareSt minimum.
 Plans for the campaign include the release of one symphonic and one operatic work each week for 12 weeks. The complete symphonic ar- ray consists of works by Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, Debussy, Tschai- kowsky, Haydn, Mozart, Franck. Wagner, and Brahms. The operatic masterpieces include Faust" Aida" Butterfly" "Rigoletto", ''Boheme." "Tannhauser'' "Travi- ata", "Pagliacci," Tristan" and Figaro"
 Distribution will begin on Satur- day January 4, at 49 Center street. India's new aircraft factory is tn start within a year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Stage Arranged For
 Gala Celebration Of Passing Of Old Year
Churches to Keep Spiritual Side of Important Calendar Change Holiday Schedule to Be Generally
 Observed Tomorrow

Waterburians, in groups large and small, will toast the New Year in tonight, raising high their glasses filled with liquids ranging from champagne to soda pop. It will be a gala celebration as the city's thousands, in homes, theaters, halls and other gathering places, join in celebrating the arrival of 1941.
 Tomorrow will be holiday for most of the city's population. The Scoyill Mfg. O., will be the only one of the industrial Big Three" oper- ating as usual, and some smaller plants will be open but most fac- tories will be shut down for the day.
 General Suspension
 Public buildings, stores and of- fees will all be closed tomorrow, while at the post office only a skeleton crew will be on duty. No mail deliveries will be made. The Democrat will not be published to- morrow.
 Churches will hold special services tomorrow to mark the Feast of the Circumcision. It will be holy day of obligation for Catholics, and Sun day schedules of masses will be ob- served in most churches.
 Scores of extra policemen will be on duty tonight, many of them hired by private organizations running dances and parties. Extra bus ser- vice will be offered after midnight for the convenience of merrymakers. Restaurants, hotels and clubs will be allowed to sell drinks until 3 a. m, but taverns must close at a. m. Liquor licensees can sell during their regular hours tomorrow.
 Parties Planned
 Tonight's parties will range from formal dinners and public affairs attended by hundreds to small par ties in homes for families and friends. Package stores reported heavy business all day long today as hosts made ready for tonight's gath erings.
 Factory whistles and church bells will sound as midnight and the New Year arrive, but the merrymak- ing will continue long into the morning hours.
 State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey and Police Supt. William J. Roach joined today in appeals for safe driving tonight. If you drink, don't drive" was their advice.
 Grace Baptist Church
 A. watch-night service, open to the public, will be held this evening at 9.30 o'clock at the Grace Baptist church, it was announced this morning by the pastor, Rev. w. Bonnie Crowder
 The Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church will hold a similar service from 10:30 o'clock to 11:30, under the direction of the pastor, Rev. S. w. Weller. The song service will be supervised by class leaders. The pastor will use for his sermon topic, "Watchman, What of the Night?"
 The service will be continued until midnight with the senior and junior choirs being featured the last half hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

Lieut.. John J. Egan, command ing officer of Battery G, 208th Coast Artillery, antiaircraft, was promoted to captaincy at a mill itary board meeting in Hartford, last night.
 Capt. Egan, son of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Egan, is now directing preparations for the departure of his unit for a years military training at Fort Edwards, Mass. The unit, along with Battery E, will enter federal service next Monday, and after a week in serv- ice at the state armory, will leave Jan. 13 for Fort Edwards.
 A native of this city, Capt. Egan was graduated from St. Mary's par0chial school, and attended Crosby high school. He studied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Lieutenant John Egan Promoted To Captaincy

later at St. Joseph's military acad- emy, Valley Forge military acad- emy and the University of Mary land.
 He joined the regular army, serving at Fort Wright, Fort Me- Kinley and at Portland, Me. He was named to command Battery c when it's formation was an- nounced several months ago. The battery won high ccmmendation at it's recent first official inspec- tion.
 Capt. Egan was prominent in To- cal athletics, playing with the Tribune A 0. in the City Amateur Baseball league, and with several local football and basketball teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

Persons prominent in Waterbury musical, education al and cultural life met at luncheon at the Hotel Elton, Monday. to inaugurate a music apprec ation program in be- half of the worlds greatest sym phonies and operas. This program includes distribution of recorded masterpieces at a price within the reach of every one and is project of the National Committee for Music Appreciation headed by Dr. John Erskine. Attending the luncheon as guests of the Ma
 nal Committee and who will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
MOTHER TELLS OF
 CHILD'S DEATH

Revere, Mass, Dec. 31-UP)- Mrs. Dorothy Tram, 31, was reported in comfortable" condition today at a hospital where she was recover ing from Illuminating gas poison that caused the death of her daugh- ter Myrna, 5. Mrs. Tram told police she remembered nothing from 7:30 p. m Sunday when she was rock ing her daughter in kitchen chair after inserting a quarter in a gas meter until 10:30 a. m. yesterday. She said that when she awoke in the chair her daughter was on the floor in front of the stove. For nearly four more hours, she told authorities, she was unable to move before going next door to tell a neighbor that the child was dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
TWINS, TRIPLETS
 RUN IN FAMILY

Brockton, Mass, Dec. 3l - (U.P) Mrs. Walter Anderson had two aunts who were twins.
 She had two sets of twin sisters.
 Two and half years ago she gave girth to twin boys.
 Today she was in hospital after giving birth last night to triplet sons ranging in weight from two