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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1941-12-11
Feeling the Christina,
!. Spirit

TURING THE Christmas season
one sometimes hears the plain
tive question, "How can ] feel
and enter into the Christmas spirit
when my own affairs and the lives
of others seem so troubled2"
Sincere self-searching often un-
covers the errors which claim to
hinder joyous participation in this
happy, holy season. The individual
may be deploring his inability to
give generously. Memories of other
Christmas seasons, which were
happy and gay before family ties
were broken, may rise to depress q
lonely one. Others may be so con-
cerned about persons and things that
Christmas has for them no sacred
significance. The earnest Christian
needs to ask himself: why is -this7
Is happiness at Christmas time de-
pendent upon material sense Of
things? Are human modes of giving
and receiving SO important as to
affect true joy7"
The longing to feel and fulfill the
true spirit of Christmas is, surely
blessed by our heavenly Father. The
quiet contemplation of the spiritual
episodes which preceded and fol-
lowed the first Christmas Day, lifts
thought above an apathetic endur-
ance of human necessities. Nothing
can dim the spiritual beauty and
power of the Scriptural narrative Of
the nativity, as given in the Cos
pels of Matthew and Luke. Again
and again, the Christian student is
impressed by. the boundless Joy
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1941-12-11
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Which was felt by those whose spirI,-
'ual sense discerned the fulfillnent
Of divine prophecy in this great
event. The Wisemen, who saw and
followed the star in the east, ere
ioiced with exceeding great joy"
Matthew 2:1O). And when they
found the infant Jesus they fell at
his feet, and offered him precious
gifts. Watchful shepherds, who were
tending their flocks on the Judean
countryside, heard the angel message
of good tidings of great Joy, which
shall be to all people" duke 2:10).
Heavenly intuition led them to
Bethlehem, where they found the
babe lying in manager. Many Of
the villagers listened with awe while
the shepherds related the wonderful
/ message which had come to them
that night. Then these simple, kindly
men returned to their sheep tending
"glorifying and praising God" (2:20l.
Later, Simeon. spiritually minded
man in Jerusalem, took the child
Jesus in his arms, and blessed God
for the light and glory which had
come into the world. re-.
On page 332 of Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures"
Mary Baker Eddy writes, Christ is
the true idea voicing good, the divine
message from God to men speaking
to the human consciousness.
Troubles disappear when the true
spirit OF Christmas is understood,
felt, and loved. Abundant health,
activity, happiness, and affection are
the natural concomitants of the right
understanding of God and ever
present Christ, Truth. -.
The real man, who is Gods off
spring, His likeness, is spiritual, per-
feet, eternal. Gods thoughts, or ideas,
are in,bued with His power and
goodness. They are pure, life-g giving.
and ennobling. Truth, Life, and
Love are real, incorruptible SUBJ
stance. =. All that is worthy, gen.
uine, and beneficial to men orig
mates in Spirit, God. Strength,
serenity, beauty, dominion, and un-
hindered activity are divinely estab-
lished facts of real being. That which
claims power TO in1ure, vitiate, and
destroy good Is nought but the false
argument of mortal mind, the Sup
posititious opposite of the one per-
feet Mind, God. Health, or spiritual
Wilderness, is Gods eternal gift TO
all His children.
Someone may say: 'How happy
could he, II knew that my loved
ones were safe and enjoying the
blessings Of Christmasl But duty
calls them where danger and distress
threaten each moment" The spiritual
fact is, however. that Gods dear love
and the power of His Christ are ever
present to save, enlighten, and com
fort all. Divine Love is never absent,
hut ever aetivs, meeting each and
every need. God is mans only Life;
hence man is eternally safe. Tbs
unreal mortal concepts of life, hap
riness, intelligence, and security are
powerless, and cannot touch the real,
spiritual man.
Mrs. Eddy writes miscellany, n.
1850, Eat this happy season the veil
Of time springs aside at the touch
of Love-" This holy influence is for.
ever our hope, strength, and protec-
ton. May we feel the touch of
Love-" which takes away the fears.
tears, and pettiness of sclf-centered
thinking, and reveals the true spirit
Of Christmas.
The Christian Science Monitor,
Evening star., 1941-05-17

more than an ordinary destroyer.
The figure given is 81 100000. A
torpedo used by a submarine costs
$4,000.
The price of a cruiser runs to
ss,OOO.000 or $4,000 900. You can
pay for a rather good battleship if
you want to spend from 80 to 40
million dollars.
Warfare on land does not seem so
expensive. A British service rifle
costs s28, service pistol $12, an
ordinary machine-gun $400. an
extra heavy machine-gun $1,400.
Cannon differ a great deal IN cost.
Small ones may be obtained for
$500, but you would need to 60
above $4,000 to get q cannon of
giant size.
Tanks come in many sizes. Some
have q weight of only q few tons,
but others weigh so tons or more
A middle-sized British tank costs
t8O, 900.
A barrase balloon of the type
being used to defend London costs
$4,000. Fighter airplanes usually
range between $4,000 and s55 900
Evening star., 1941-05-17

Not long ago. q small boy asked
his father a rather odd question:
IF you bought me a destroyer,
how much would it cost you?"
You may be sure the lads father
did not show any interest in buying
n destroyer for his son. The cost of
such purchase would run into q
high figure.
The question, however, is one
which many persons might like to
have answered, along with cost notes
on other weapons and machines of
war.
The cost of building q war vessel
depends ON its size, speed, equip
ment and so on. There is no single
answer about the cost: prices differ
In various countries. The figures !
shall give are based on q recent
report in a British magazine In
each case, I could use the word
: "about" in speaking of the cost, but
] shall leave out the "abouts."
An ordinary British destroyer
costs 312s0,000. An extra large
destroyer costs 81, 2,250,0O0.
A British submarine costs . bit
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Don't Take Ny
Word For 1t
By FRANK COLBY.
Saturday Fres-for-AH

From Fresno: How should we
say the word YOLK?-C. B.
Answer. Not "yelk." First choice
ts yoke Second choice Is yolk.
Prom Peoria: Is it correct to say
Il am anxious to meet him7"-A. 8.
Tt IL better not to use anxious
unless there is an implication of
zeal anxiety, as Il am anxious
About his safety" Better say: "I
am eager to meet him; I shall be
glad to meet him; wish to meet
him
From Tampa: What is the cor
rect pronunciation Of GENEALO-
GY?-C. r.
Answer: Not "jee-nee-OL-uh-
lee" Say: JEN-ee-AL-oh-jee.
Prom Los Angeles: Recently you
gave 'T had rs lief go; had liefer
20" as correct. I am amazed that
you do not know that the SEN
tences should be I would as lief 60;
I would Hefer go."-Anon.
Answer: Sorry. Either would or
had is correct. See LIEF. page
1427. Webster's New International.
From Muskegon: Has NOUGAT
more than one pronunciation?-
w. II. L.
Answer: Yes First choice, MOO
sah. Second choice, NOO-g't.
!. From San Diego: Is it true that
movie actors set the style on pro-
nuncaation?-F
Answer: Heaven forbid! Cul-
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Answer to Yesterdays Puzzle
UNCLE RAYS CORNER A Little Saturday Talk Cost Of Weapons

apiece. Bombers cost much more
from 5000 900 to $500 900 apiece.
The price of parachute and pack
Is given as $40. A small airplane
bomb costs only "a, but the large
ones run from $3.50 to $400 apiece
The $400 kind will cut through q
heavy sheet of iron.
Anti-tank guns range in price
from $4,000 to $4,000. The shells
which they fire cost from $12 to
SIS apiece.
The British are taxing themselves
heavily to pay for the war. They
feel that freedom Is worth any cost.
II you wish to join the 1S41
Uncle Ray Serapbsok Club send
me . Scent stamped envelope
carefully Addressed to yourself.
You viii receive . membership
certificate, leAfet telling hsw -
make . scrapbook and = printed
design 10 paste On the cover.
Address me IN care q The
Evening Star.
I,.eA Hd
Evening star., 1941-05-17

fields in Texas, but the same birds
do not eat in the rice fields just
across the river In Louisiana. even
though SOC, 600 of the birds winter
regularly on the nearby Sabine Ma
tional Wildlife Refuge In Louisiana.
Evening star., 1941-05-17

tured usage is reported by the
dictionaries.
This weeks loving cup for
LOONY LOGIC goes to the radio
commentator who spoke of Hitler
as THE Nazi furor!" ton second
thought, maybe furor Is the right
word.)
Send your LOONY LOGICS 10
Frank Colby, in care Of The
Evening Star.
(Relessed BY the Bell Syndicate, Inc)
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Food Hobits of Geese
Puzzle Investigators

Blue and snow geese along the
Sabine River puzzle food-habits In
vestieators OF the Fish and Wild
life Service.
Among the favorite feeding
grounds for these wild fowl winter
ing on the Gulf Coast are the rice
Evening star., 1941-05-17

West thought long and earnestly
about the opening lead and finally
hit upon the of diamonds To be
perfectly frank, we think his lead
was dictated more by clairvoyance
than any clear reasoning: but what
ever the reason for it, the lead was
the killing" opening.
But 1t isn't enough TO make the
killing opening lead: you must also
have a partner who can cooperate
in the defense Most players hold
ing the East cards would auto
matically play the ace of diamonds
on the first trick. That would allow
South to make his contract, for
West would never be able to get
diamond ruff.
But East correctly read his part
ner's lead as the top of a doubleton,
no he carefully refrained from
winning the first trick. Instead he
played the 4 of diamonds, the high
est card he could spare to encourage
q continuation when West regained
the lead.
South overlook dummy's diamond
eight with the jack in order TO lead
the queen OF hearts, but West
stepped UP at once with the heart
ace In order to lead his remaining
diamond. And then 1t was time
for East to take his ace and return
the suit, giving his partner a ruff.
Later on South had to give up
club trick for q one-trick set.
Yesterday you were Oswald ia
eoby's partner and, with neither
side vulnerable, you held:
AQ75
0l09S
oAJ7653
The bidding;
You. schenken. Jacoby. Maier.
Pass IA Pass -
80 Pass 80 81
90
Answer-Pass. If you bid again
you will probably push" the op-
pments into game at spades-and
that's just what you don't want.
BY passing you give them the
chance to play the hand conserva-
lively ut only three spades.
Score 100 per cent for pass, 50
per cent for four diamonds, 40 per
cent for five diamonds.
Question No. 1872.
To-day you hold the same hand,
and the bidding continues:
You. Schenken. Jacoby. Maier.
Pass IL Pass 2$
10 Pass 30 81
Pass - Pass Pass
60
What do you bid? ANSWER Mon
day.
tReieased by the Bell Syndicate, Ine)
Evening star., 1941-05-17
LETTER-OUT

spn the word
called for opposite
"Ieeed-Out"
ts q o American Indians
Answer to sterday LETTER OUT
Ietter-Out
(S STARTTING-RATTTING q noise.
crades).
STEERSMAN-STEAMERS (these uaveD
rewards.
CY) OYSTERS-TOSSER (hes good for Z throw
Evening star., 1941-05-17
A Useful pIoy

A Useful Ploy
Today's hand illustrates q very
useful defensive play. often missed
by the average player:
South. dealer.
Both sides vulnerable.
a A 8
y J 9S2
0 10e8
AJ537
4 J 1898 A76S4
- A 81 IS
o72 A 4 3
Qs64 4 K 107
\ KQ
. K @ 10 ;
. K @ J6S
4 Al
The bidding:
South West North East
3 Pass Mt Pass
~ Pass 80 Pass
~ Pass Pass Pass
Evening star., 1941-05-17

The Four Aces will be pleased to an
swer letters from readers if q stamped
{3-eert). self ddressed envelope is in
closed with each communication ad-
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Bvening star. II you desire the pocket
outline Of the Four Aces system of
contract bridge. send with your request
70 the -Four Aces. care Of The Evening
Star. q stamped (3 3-csnt), Self- addressed.
lxrss.size envelope and you will receivs
an outline without any charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
ALASKA JUNEAU ESTIMATE 1940
 MILLION PROFIT
December Profit Before Depreciation, Etl.,
 Is S78,500

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. B. The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company reports an estimated De- cember profit of $785O0 before de- preciation depletion and income taxes.
 It is estimated the years profit was Sl l37 600
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
Britons
 Gel Food
 Warning
Must Eat Home Grown Produets-Us of Imports
 10 Be Kept to Minimum

LONDON, Jan. B. Food Minister Lord Woolton today bluntly an nounced that he mo longer can bring world food to our doors for the British to eat"
 Lord Woolton declared that the millions of Britons must live pri- marily on homegrown products and use of imports must be kept to the minimum"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
PRODUCTION
 OF STEEL IS
 HIGH IN 194o
Output Beat that of 1929- Brisk Operations Ex-
 peeled Continue

NEW YORK, Jan. g. Quick cred hy the heavy demand-for both national defense and peace time necds-steel production for l940 is expected to have totalled GG.50C000 net tons, the biggest tonnage output for any year in his- tory. when ali figures are com piled
 Production in 1889 aggregated 52,537000 tons. and in 1929, the previous record year, 6l432 900 tons.
 Mills last year have been op- cratnR at or above 90 percent of capacity since July 20, except for holiday slcw-ups.
 In 1929 steel plants for time operated at 100 percent of ca pacity, but the induStry's produc- ing facilities then were good deal smaller than today. That IS why tonnage output last year is topping 1929's, despite the fact that a 100 percent operating rate for the industry as a whole was not attained
 Continued brisk operations are expected well into the spring Of l941 if not longer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08

team, and following that the mar ricd and single men of the Foun- dry will battle for basketball SUI premacy
 It was reported that the single men will play with their shoes off to give their adversaries some pedal advantage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
CHANNEL HOOP SERIES
 BEGINS HERE FRIDAY

With the return to school this morning of Dayton F'lcek, Gordon Wahto, Dan and Frank Krsul the basketball squad is at full strength lacking Glen Kirkham, first string squad. The first game of the Chan mel high school basketball series is scheduled for the new Douglas gym Friday night.
 Beginning at 7:l5 o'clock the ,n'- neau grade cubs meet the husky pups; at s o'clock the hign so...oI seconds play and at 9 o'clock the varsity squads tangle. On the pre- scason record, Juneau has the best :hoWing. However, Douglas unques- tionably has a better team than last year. The series goes to the first three out of five games, the winners to meet the Haines-Skag- way champions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
REORGANIZATION OF
 \ <. US. NAVY ORDERED; ~ } MAIN FLEETS NOW

WASHINGTON, Jan. g. = Reor- ganization of the United States Navy into three main fleets, Atlantic. Pa cific and Asiatic fleets, has been ordered by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox.
 At the same time, it is officially announced the President has auth orized an increase of 42,000 men as the naval manpower caused by the reorganization.
 Secretary Knox said this really fits the facts" and effective Feb ruary l, a new set of Commanders headed by Rear Admiral H. Kim mell, Commander-in-Ch of all fleets, will assume authority on that day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
EASTERN STAR, MASONS
 INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

Attended by close to 100 mem bers and friends, Douglas Masoni lodges jointly installed their re spective officers for the new yea in the Eagles Hall.
 For the Eastern Star Mrs. Cath crime Balog and Sam Devon con. ductcd the ceremonies with the as sistance of Mrs. Annie Gair as In stalling Chaplain, and Mrs. Doro- thy Tuckett aS Installing Marshal MT. Devon also officiated as in- stalling officer for the Masons with the aid of Elton Engstrom as Mar shal and H. D. Stabler, Chaplain.
 A short program consisting oi the following numbers was enjoyed after the installation. vocal selec- ton, Kiss Me Again" by Borghild Havdahl. Betty Bennett and Lu- cile Goetz, with piano accompani- ment by Ernst Oberg; piano duet, Liszts Second Hungarian Rhap- sody," played by Miss Grace Berg and MT. Oberg.
 Stars Installed
 New officers installed by the Star were as follows: Lillian Bonner, Worthy Matron; Robert Bonner Jr., Worthy Patron; Bertha D. Goetz Associate Matron; Albert E. Goetz Associate Patron; Roberta John- son, Secretary; Jessie K. Fraser Treasurer.
 Jessie Fraser, Conductress; Thel- ma Engstrom, Associate Conduc- tress; Mae M Gray. Chaplain; Catherine Balog, Marshal; Etta Bringdale, Organist; Flora Kirkham Ada; Elizabeth Fraser, Ruth; Myra L. Hopgood, Esther; Leila M. De- von, Martha; Evelyn Kronquist Electa; Elvera Spain, Warder; Sen- tinel, Sam Devon.
 Masonic Officers
 Alexander Sey, WOrshipful Mas ter; Thomas E. Hall, Senior War den; James L. Hopgood, Junior Warden; F. A. J. GallwaS, Treasur- CT; Sam Devon, Secretary; William P. Johnson, Senior Deacon; Ernst Oberg, Junior Deacon; Albert E Goetz, Senior Steward; Robert Bon- ner Jr., Junior Steward; John R Guerin, Chaplain; Robert E. Cough lin, Marshal; Glenn G. Oakes, Or ganist; John Mills, Tyler.
 Following the first half of the installation ceremonies, Past Worthy Matron of the Star was presented with a beautiful ring, jewel oi her office, by MT. Goetz, and |, Robert Coughlin, retiring Master of the Ma5ons, was presented tnt jewel Of his office by MT. Bonner
 The evening concluded with re- treatments being served in tht halls banquet room. Two long tables seating 36 and 30 respective ly, were almost filled second time as all present enjoyed sand Wiches, cake and ice cream. The tables were decorated with ever greens and tappers in Star colors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
MRS. BOLYAN IGNORED
Mrs. Tauno Niemi was hostess

Mrs. Tauno Niemi was hostess to group of young women at a shower given at her home last eve ming complimentary to Mrs. Clyde Bolyan. Games entertained those present as well as presentation uf a number of useful articles to the guest of honor.
 Prize winners for the evening were Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Erskine and Mrs. Bolyan.
 Invited guests were Helen Err skine, Alice Mcbride, Phyllis ROl- Ter, Phyllis McGreanor, Betty Coop CT, Margaret Pearce, Mildred Kor- fus, Rosie Nelson, Stephanie Hodges and Bernice Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
BASKETBALL TONIGHT

Basketball fans may witness a skirmish game scheduled for this evening on the new gym floor be- tween Douglas High School first string and the Eagles. The latter team will be seen in a major game for the first time this season, next week when a Juneau league team comes here to play.
 Following the practice game of about 20 minues play grade school team will engage an intermediate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
MRS. BOKANISH DECEASED

An item in this columns news yesterday mentioned the recent passing of Sabin Bokanich's father in California, which was in error Further advice today revealed that Mrs. Bokanich senior, was the de- ceased member of that family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08

Cunrngham Comet best and pictured above Griffith Angeles Since the telescope followed the stars the pictured round and dot like During the length of the nes The plainly the sky is clear low moving down to the westward with glitterng
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08

them various games in which they took the part of Knights of the Round Table or American Indians ] hus catering to their natural love of adventure.
 Wood Lore Secrets
 The General, who was a naturalist as well as a soldier, also initiated the boys into many of the secrets Of wood lore. They learned to dis tinguish various trees and shrubs, to note a foot print on a trail, to m.tate the calls of birds and anil mals. to build emergency shelter from a storm, start a fire without matches, cook a palatable hunters stew" and, most important of all in the opinion of their guardian, bear hardship ard fatigue cheerfully
 Each new lesson aroused. fresh en- with which they studied convinced their teacher that the idea merited expansion. So few weeks later the first Boy Scout scheme was given to the world.
 Within six months more than 80,- 0G0 boys had been enrolled in Great Britain. The movement spread rap idly. first te the United States, Can ada, Australia, South Africa and the English colonies in the orient, and then to English speaking coun- tries The 1930 World Scout Jam borac' saw 5O000 prize scouts gather m England from Fl lands.
 Ideal Service
 Prom q purely rccreational begin ming, the movement has grown into an ideal Of service. Particularly in times of disaster the scouts have rendered valuable aid to the Red Cross, while untold billions of cases of helpfulness have resulted from the rule Of "one good deed day"
 General Baden-PoWell was a Bri- tish hero years before he started this ball rolling because of his pictur- eaque defense of Mafeking at the outbreak of the Boer War. The style of hat affected by scouts the world over IS memcnto of that siege, for it was the campaign Ecad-gear of General cad,n-p
 Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell was born in London February 22, 1857. His father was the Rev. Pref. B2den-Pcwell of Oxford and his mother, born Henrietta Grace Smyth, was a daughter of Admiral w. H. Smyth, who claimed descent from Capt. John Smith of Pocahon- taS fame The future General was their sixth son.
 Takes Army Exam
 He was ready for Oxford in 1874 when, just for fun," he took an army examination, scored second place in l.st Of 700 app,ica nts and was given commission in the 18th Hussars. Thereafter he saw service in India, Afghanistan and South Africa, winning distinction in sev- eral campaigns before he reached his peak at Mafe,, ing.
 IIe retired from the army in 1910 and two years later, . tho ge of 55. married Miss Olave S O' air Soam- es. A son and two da dghters were born to them.
 General Baden Powell was knight ed by King Edward October 3, 1909, created baronet in the New Years list of 1921 and raised to the peerage III August, 1929, when he became first Baron Baden-Powell of Gll- l well
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
BOY SCOUT FOUNDER I5
 DEAD TODAY
Lord Baden Powell, Vet. eran Soldier, Passes
 Away-Hedrt Attack

tJuntmueo rom rage One,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
STEAMSHIP AGENTS
 OUT FOR MEETING

Visitors in Juneau last night while the Baranof was in port were steam ship agents Brice Howard of Fair banks and R. J. DeLeo of Cordova They will attend the annual meet ing in Seattle of agents of the AL aska Steamship Company While here Howard, former resident of Juneau, renewed acquaintances and DeLeo. who was accompanied by Mrs. DeLeo. visited with their daughter, Mrs H. C. Redman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
WHAT-N0 PINK!

ALBEMARLE, N. C., Jan. 8. - A pretty young miss, after lingering practically every red, white and blue patriotic trinklet and pin on tho counter turned to the clerk and asked:
 ont you have them in any other colors?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08

Try a classified ad in The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
HERB. BONNETT ELEVEN

The eleventh birthday of Her. bert Bennett Sunday was the oc- casion for party at his home in the evening and at the Coliseum following, for few of his young friends.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-08
Maine's Gem Industry Is
 On Expansion

NORWAY, Me. Jan. 8.-Seml- precious stones dug out of Maine $ earth are given their shape and sparkle at home these days.
 Maine merchants stopped send ing their amethysts and other stones to China for cutting and polishing several years ago be- cause of the Chinese Japanese war. Then the European war prevented sending the gems abroad.
 As a result. machinery avail able in Maine is being adapted for gem cutting and polishing.