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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-06-26
Bruno

Mrs. Joe Ames was a Bruno viSi-
tor Tuesday afternoon and evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Peters and daughter
of Zion City, ILL.,, came Monday for
visit with her aunt, Mrs. o. D. Peter
son.
Mrs. Olaf Plaisted and Glenn and
Dick of Minot, N. D., Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Masog of Minneapolis, and Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Plaisted and chill
dren of Duluth, visited at the Grey
and Irving Plaisted homes Sunday
Harold Lee Plaisted stayed until
Wednesday at the Irving Plaisteo
home.
Elmer Breiland and Henry Starch
are driving new Chevrolets pur.
chased recently.
Dennie Douglass and family Of
Hendrum, N. D., spent the weekend
with his brother John and family
here.
Eugene Putnam spent Sunday with
home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert O'Day were
in Minneapolis Monday.
Harold Noeldner has been con.
fined to the house for few days be-
cause of stepping on nail last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goddard Of
Ottawa, ILL.,, spent Saturday and Sum-
day with his aunt, Mrs. Bert Rose
and family.
Mrs. c. Stafford entertained ir
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Anne:
Wednesday night of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Smith, Mr.. anC
Mrs. N. Smith and Joe Ann and Mr.
and Mrs. Bathurst of Minneapolis
visited at the Chris Severson home
Sunday.
Mrs. ]. o. Storebo and Ruby Sever.
son were Cloquet callers last Thurs
day.
Early Saturday morning the light
ming struck and burned Elmer Brie'
lands barn to the ground.
Mrs. A. Hill and son, Dick, O
Rapid City, S. D., arrived in Bruno
last Thursday noon. That evening
MIR. and Mrs. F. o. Pearson and Mr.
CdIlu MI -. oldllOlo lOOh N1l I'LL
to Duluth where she went on by trair
to Canada where she will visit he
sister, Mrs. Jewett. Later she viii
visit Mrs. Pearson here.
Mrs. Sprague and Phyllis Plaistec
visited friends and relatives in st
Paul Sunday.
Ralph Plaisted was very i'll las
week but is up and about now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Booth anc
daughter Marcine of Minneapolis
spent the weekend at the Oscar Elk.
1und home.
Emmanuel Segol of Chicago, Ill.
spent few days last week with hi!
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
-Markus.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-06-26
East of Bruno

Pat Devine and John Popelka Of
Minneapolis, have been enjoying a
few days fishing at Hoffman's resort
and were dinner guests Friday eve
ming at the Chas. Southerton home.
Mrs. Jim Fjosne called on Mrs.
Glenn Jones Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Okronglis of Stur-
geon Lake called at the Chas. South
erton home Sunday afternoon.
A large crowd from here attended
the wedding dance of Miss Eva Swift
ger Higgins of Holyoke, on Satur-
day evening.
Esty Southerton and Bert Hultgren
spent the weekend at their homes.
Miss Marvena Johnson went to
Moose Lake Friday to be employed
at the Tourists Cafe.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-06-26

Miss Helen Oswaskey called on
Marion Zenter Sunday.
Floyd Nelson worked at the Nader
farm Sunday when he finished dig
ging the basement for the new house
that the Maders are to have built.
Mrs. John Oswaskey and sister,
Margie Semerau, and Miss Leona
Person called on Mrs. Sorenson last
Thursday night.
Mrs. Charles Madsen of Barnum,
was in the South Side on business
one evening last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-06-26

James sister and brother, Mrs. c.
Asleson and John Wagner.
Dale Hurlbut was business call
er in Willow River Saturday after
noon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-06-26

law, Mr.. Hause. Mrs. Hause and
daughter, Garnet, came from Fond
du Lac for the services.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21
Building Activities
Indicate Increase
Throughout Year

Building permits issued fox Pas
cagoal8 through the ofAcs q une
city clerk during January. were the
smallest tn monshz TncH are Q
number Of reaSan2 attributed far
the aecllne The principal reason
Being Ina ne nra month 0f the
year generally shows the smallest
amount O. business transacted. a1c
tae Second being that 50 many have
taxes % pzy during thai month.
shzt neN structures ard improve
n1eu2 are deferred However al
ready th2 month. 3 substantial IN
crease : noted on the records o.
City Clerk S II Frederic
Thsrs we're oElY four permits rs
aaec in January They werr - fol-
loss johnnie A 0reen building
fruit stand a. 1907 LAda street. SIS,
c l. HARE. residence on Lot -.
Head Subdivision. 500. Barnes
Hoody Sales Co. construction Of
bulleing Al North Pascagoula street
and K1ehk avenue. $50 and l. l.
st1gler. construction Of is-room stag
hotel on South PRscagOula street,
1850.
PascaRuula Is expected 70 OK
n4rienre one o. the greatest years
Of construction II its history dur
iug 1871. Il Is reported IN building
circles Large transfers are being
MADE II real estate and dozens Of
new homes are rising IN every SEC
ton o. the city. exclusive Of those
connected with the 2. S Naval
Housing project
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21
Real Estate Deals
Involve P~ascag0ula
Home Properties

Several important feaI-estate
deals involving property IN Pasca-
g0uia e consumated during the
pas week. b. L l. Stigler Of the
Bscot Real Estate Agency. II Was
reported today One Of these Was
q residence and property OF the
beach front and the other vas n
the center q town.
Arnold Walker purchased the
property and residence nov occupi-
&c by the J. y Buffet family on
tflR beach. from Mrx c. Z. Taylor
The property h 2In feet frontage on
the beach and Is TOO feet deep. The
aeal wa made a. approximately So
0N II is understood that Mr.. Wax.
ca intends to erect q new res!deuet
Oh the property.
Ma1 Sumedinger. local plumhins
contractor. purchased the property
and residence 81 $50 Live Oak stree,
from the Braxton Wilson estate a.
an unann0unced figure This IN.
GUIDED q Six-roon house
Real estate activities have GREATS
increased IN Paseagoula and Mos
Point during the past severaI
months. This Is reflected in the
large number Of new residence
which are going ID IN al parts a.
this territory.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21
ECONOMIC PATTERNTNG
ENDORSED By OFFICIALS

Economic pattern,ng OF home
mortgages constitutes 8 very pow
er1ul safeguard to the home owner,
N the opinion Of both home-bufld-
lng leaders and officials Of the Ped
eraI Housing Administration
Economic patterning OF mort
cages Is defined as adjustment OF
the amount and term OF the mort
gage SO that = proper relationship
between the lender. the underlying
security. ana the borrower viii
characterize the transaction
Il includes adjustment OF the plan
Of repayment OF the debt 10 the
paying ability Of the buyer Pat
terning also concerns the arrang-
Ing Of other details Of the mortgage
instrument II order tn.minimixe the
likelihood % default and iDss.
Early FLA ssndy
The proper patterning Of home
mortgages has been q subject OF
study BY the Federal Housing a.
ninislratlon from the beginning OF
It's operations In every mortgage
insured BY the FLA the amount
and duration OF the mortgage are
controlled both ny the buyers fin
anelal capacity and MS other char
aeteris1cs and BY the property valu-
alton. the quality O. the dwelling
structure. the quality o. the kca-
ton. ano the suitability Of the
dwelling % It's environment. In
every case the monthly payment
must provide accruax SO that taxes.
hazard insurance and mortgage In
snrance can be PAID when due.
Helps Borrower and Lender
Such p~atterning Of loans strength
eaS the position Of the borrower and
lender alike ana makes the nome
owner more Secure IN the possession
Of ms home
The requirements Of regular debt
amortization enables the owner 70
continually improve MS position and
enhances his ability 10 meet a5-
Fexstty should Il oFertake him while
he Is clearing MS property Of the
mortgage encumbrance. In add
ton The owner Is never faced with
q costs o. restnanclne and the
hazard that refinancing NAV be
impossible should II become neces-
saFy 81 : time Of economic disorder
and distress
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21

oaataer 10 Louise LIND Busny. lt
= Block S GATHERS first 8ddstiun
81 Nlla Rolnt
a. Bzaxson 70 Aanues Cum
bse ,uc acres n ME- q NE q
Rrram.r Lauief claim
STATE os Mississippi to c W Pas
~ los Z anE s o. & II Myers Tract
ssctior -. T s. r
E.a Passo ard c " PAsSa e
Wggsrc c Basicy. property sbovs
listed
CTS 81 pascaRoula 70 CosbTe "
MrLnuG sot = Block p of rnternn-
uanal snlpouildlug Corp tract IN
P2HaF1uA
Richard Warden and Lizzie Val
den and Lizzie Walden lot g. zlo
fert u corner Of iot 2 Square y Il
Fl GuT1e tract
J c Trusse.l and Clara p Trus-
sel 60 J c Y0curn. JF- 10 acres
lane H. IT'S r. : W
Il N Elder executive Of the So
tAx OF " @ Elder. 20 Elmirs A
Fsulk u acres n Section d. 7 : S.
RsW
Mr. r c Benetieic 70 HRS Ollie
jackson lot IN Nwi Of NWa. Sec
tlar q. r 5 r S v. O. BY 17
feet
Joseph W Tootle and wife Bella
TDolis 70 II c Fletcher. 90 acres
gwi OF SE4. Section ~. 7 S S. r 8
W
Joseph ". Tootle 70 II c Fieteh-
CT. NWs o. SCI Of Section Il TsS.
r 9 "
Z s General Lard Office &c
George PTaseuS. homestead land.
MI of Section !. II = G s Of r S
W. Io acres
p M FaiFley 70 Albert Bosnrge
ios ~ by III 5y IA feet IN city of
Moss Point
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21

AID Dorothy Parks Webb. Sc acres
On highway 81. between V~Rneaeave
afc Ocean Springs, SEA Of ska os
Section = 7 s r. 7
HRS Bertha p. BacOt TO C. D
Barley, lot OF Washington avenue.
P~ascaRoula.
MT8 Lena Allcn 70 l. r Pierce l0t
10 by zaS on Griffin Ferry road
James . Gautier and Matte z
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21

Aost conflagrations spread from
building 70 building because az
me rain q burning brands emf
skyEard from the original blaze
10 prevent such epidemics Of fire.
many communities prohibit the
ase o. any but -fire-reslstanf tvuex
O roofing such as mineral sur
laced asphalt shingles for pitched
Or saopzg roofs, and siaR-surfacec
odilt-ap membranes for flat roofs.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21
NEW PASCAGOULA
HOTEL Being BUILT
By |. |. SllGLER
Ia-Al Real Estate Man Anna1nnes
esFel Typ< OF Ha@tslry Nov unaer
Gassz1rueshsn On \ F~4nekwsUaa 81

NHHE4 NHEH vi EAAASaFA# NNN AA.E
GenzaruesAsu On = r1scawsuaa 81
A naa and modern STAG ka0xaa. i
bei1sx erectco or south PMNcaRualn
srcrs for l. l. Stigisr. t. waz an
rzs1naec to-day Thec Webo, lncal
ceEatFaepx ia n es1arge os ths oon-
K-tfaclsBa which vii involve an en-
pndia4rt q thousands Of dollAEx
Tie hotel VIII be q single STORY
afructGre and wlu b. modern az
every respect II viii Be for man
01ly and w4H be operated on q n@Saa
similar 70 tslA& of a fraternity mouse
Il III contain II bed rooxrl4 each
with tnza beds and wiu contain al
facilities II vii s~ccoEnDdate ~
men.
The original idea II construction
q uae hotel Is 20 take carr o tnr
ueec a clean. coEnfoTtahae living
Qa2ypeTx having SOME social LIE
There Mll be q clerk on duty IN ths
luobg al al times The roosns wnl
have negro porter seryzce. Various
recreation facilities VIII be pr0Tlded.
even 70 3 tennis court IL the hack
a the hotei. Tne tennis court VIII
b flooo-1gnteo % that play can
he enjoyed ~ might
The building. which vii be o.
frame CONSTRUCTION wiu face South
P4zeago4lA street Il xan be - b
SC feex The foundation is laid 80
thai another story can be added
4 necessary.
The hotel VIII be operated on
such 3 bA62 that the residents may
not b afraid 70 bring their mutherA
wives or sisters there 70 y1x1t them
Al beds wiz be equipped with
inner spring nattregse4 The rooknk
VII have individual x~ar1Tote1. and
asSzt vii Be hot water and cold
haoWer baths
Tie building should b. Comprised
and ready for occupancy by March
Is.
The building site vas secured by
Mf. Stzgier from T. Il Bec0t and
Mu La King Mcdonald Of New
Orleans
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21

Designing homes 50 thai they
w1ll be IN harmony with other
houses N the neishooFhood Is some
times Q serious problem
TIKI Federal Housing Adrninls-
ration urges developers 70 avoid
10Th mon0sony and excessive va
uety Of architectural effect
When . developer uses only 8
United number u house plans. va
rlety and Interest may be secured
oy having sometimes the end ele-
vati0n nd sounetlmnx the SIDE eie-
vati0n toward the street ~ placing
ne garages and by varying the SET
each Line and the planting 20 inter-
esttng groupings r secured
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21

In Greece. when the bride arrives
at the gro0nk cottage. MS mother
stands waiting ~ the door with 8
jar Of homer q which the hride
must partake thai the words OF hes
liM may become sweet Is honey.
The remaining contents o. the Ia
are sxnezFec on the Antel O the
door. that strife msy never enter
The home.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-02-21
REAL ESTATE
ACTIVITIES IN
COUNTY GROW

STATE 81 MlNx4Sxsgga 20 LNgtse
BnAzcre3Ix lots J. and 8 In
Sc1nTn p 0Eriit tract
Anna Mustey a. E1gene Henry
NJ e. Ea a. iE 8 Square y. KeF
Trae7 e. CITY Of PRDr&EozlA SC b.
10 feet
Had&sn Manufactures Co e
IngaIls g~tsphu1lainx Cooperation.
nEoFsraF 6lasg EAxf Bank q P2sca-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22
LEGAL. NOTICE
T. c. Carter, Atty,
COS w. Fifth ST..
Dayton, Ohio

Mary Elizabeth Thomas, whose
last known place of residence
was Corydon, Kentucky, win
hereby take notice that on the
Goth day of July, 1941, Malcolm
A. Thomas filed his petition
against her in the Court Of Com
mon Pleas, Division of Domestic
Relations, of Montgomery Coun-
ty, Ohio, being case No. 25,496
DIR on the docket Of said Court,
praying for decree Of divorce
from her on the grounds OF gross
neglect of duty; that said case is
entitled Malcolm A. Thomas,
plaintiff, vs., Mary Elizabeth
Thomas, defendant.
Said Mary Elizabeth Thomas
will further take hottie that she
is required to answer said petit
ion on Or before the expiration
of six weeks from the date Of
the first publication Of this not
ice, To-Wip: August /, 1941.
Malcolm A. Thomas, Plaintiff
r. C. Carter, Attorney.
i
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22
LEGAL NOTICE
r. c. Carter, Atty,
sos w. Fifth St.

Argonne Harden, whose last
known place of residence was
North Little Rock, Ark, will here
bv take notice that on the 9th
day Of July, 1941, Norma Harden
filed her petition against him in
the Court Of Common Pleas, Di-
vision of Domestic Relations, Of
Montgomery County, Ohio. be.
ing Case No. 25374 D. r. on the
docket Of said court, praying for
decree of divorce from him on
the grounds Of gross neglect Of
duty; that said case is entitled
Norma Harden, plaintiff, vs.. Ar
gonne Harden, defendant.
Said Argonne Harden will fur
ther take notice that he is re-
quired to answer said petition
on or before the expiration of six
weeks from the date Of the first
publication of this notice, to-wit:
July f8, l941.
NORMA HARDEN, Plaintiff,
4. G. Carter, Attorney
~ 10
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22
DAIRY COUNCILS ARE
LEADING MILK FOR DEFENSE
NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN

food was scarce. Today there is
ample food and tic newer know
ledge Of nutrition has shown our
people how to use food to insure
4 stronger nation. Also science
has proven more effectively the
great Importance of milk and its
products to the development Of
Therefore, this year juno was
strong, well-nourished people.
known as Dairy Month, and it
was the starting-p point toward
better diets, better health and
a physically stronger United
States =
Mr.. Hult also pointed out that
three quarters Of the farms Of
America contributed to the an
nual production Of TIE nations
milk supply, supply that pro-
duces the largest single source
Of farm, cash incorae totsling in
1910, $1,526,704.0 900.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22
i '!l!|.

Lucky indeed is the girl with
lovely hair, although LII most cases
u Isn't luck ut all, but the result OF
lroper care. Such care takes q
little time and effort, but ii pays
large dividends In beauty, for beau
tiful hair Is a wOman's most fiatter-
ing possession.
GUNNER sun, wind and water are
all very fine, up to point. The
problems begin when the hair has
had too much of them, and here's
where an ounce of prevention is
worth many pounds OF cure. a sim
pie summer routine for your hair
should include brushing, correct
shampooing, and protection from
the sun.
Grandmother knew what she was
about when she brushed her hair
determinedly every night, counting
the strokes as she went With the
coming OF marcels and iingerwaves,
which we thought we had to pro
tect,' the brushing routine was ig-
nored for time, but today again we
recognize the value of frequent
ir,ishing. Use brush with long
iristles and a handle that affords a
convenient grip. Remember to keep
your brush cleana washing in
llkewarm suds does the trick IN just
Il few seconds.
Before you begin brushing, mas
rage the scalp gently with the finger
lips. Then part the hair In long
trands, the parts running from the
kop of the head t. The ear and neck.
E3egin at the scalp and brush
Through the length OF the strand
several times, brushing upward and
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22

outward always. Wipe your brush
on towel every few strokes, to
remove dust and dirt. A thorough
brushing, you see, helps cleanse hair
and scalp by removing the dandruif
and dust. II also pollshes the hair,
giving 1t that alluring shine and
CLINT OF highlights Brush your hair
before each shampoo, and between
shamnoos too. Ii you do 1t correct,
ly, ii won't spoil your wave Actually
1t will make tlie wave lovelier and
more natural hi appearance
IL the summer sun and wind have
caused your hair to lose some OF IL
natural color, or II you're beginning
to lind few too many gray hairss
let a responsible hair coloring he 4
you restore 1t to its natural beaui
Your hairdresser can give YOU Il
vice on this, and your fayoritc de-. i
er can help you with d suggestion
A little attention to your hair
now, and when the new hairstyies
come along next fall, you'll be nll
set to try one Of them as your new
est mid to beauty and romance. For
make no mistake about II, romance
comes to the girls who make the
most Of their own good looks, and
lovely hair Is the first weapon Of
otfense against the hearts of men.
Wbaf are your beauty problcmsy
Write: Marie Downing, I.ariense
Beauty Bureau, 1909 Linden
Bird, St. Loais, No, and she will
Be glad to dDsWet them. Be
snre 10 enclose q SET addressed,
stamped envelope.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22
?
LEGAL. NOTICE
T. c. Carter, Atty,
goa w. Fifth st.

Algia L. Jones, whose last
known place of residence was
Mt. Victory, Ohio, will hereby
take notice that on the 1lth day
Of July, 1941, Lillian M. Jones
fled her petition against him in
the Court of Common Pleas, Di.
vision of Domestic Relations, Of
Montgomery County, Ohio, being
Case No. 25096 d. r. on the
docket Of said Court, praying for
Algia +. Jones, Defendant.
the grounds of gross neglect OF
duty; that said case is entitled
decree Of divorce from him on
Lillian M. Jones, Plaintiff, vs..
Said Algia L. Jones will fur
ther take notice that he is re-
quired to answer said petition on
or before the expiration OF six
weeks from the date Of the first
publication of this notice, to-wit
July IS, 19a1.
LILLIAN M. JONES, Plaintiff
T. G. Carter Attorney.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22

Under the leadership Of the
National Dairy Council and or
ganizations representing millions
Of farmers. milk and dairy pro-
ducts distributors and professors,
retail food, drug and variety
stores throughout the country, a
campaign to / Increase coasump-
ton Of milk and dairy products
was held in June.
1.-THE production Of milk on
farms is making new high re-
cords.
"At ) time when the nation is
concentrating on defense prob
lens, and human nutrition be-
comes one of the most vital fac
tors in our national life and ocon-
omy, it il obvious that milk and
dairy products must be consumed
more extensively.
'sThe situation is entirely diff
ferent than it was in 1917 when
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22

r. Cotton, head Of the university
Mechanic arts department. will
supervise the road work, and
Mr.. G. E. Dickerson, landscape
architect architect, also q mem
hsr Of the landscaping project.
Work on the campus improvement
r opram is, scheduled to begin
early in September.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22

acre campus. Included in the ex-
tensivve program which has been
drawn up is abe building and re-
habilitation Of roads and side
walks, seeding. sodding, the plant
ing Of trees and shrubbery. and
general landscaping. Mr.. Geo.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-08-22
$4,000 Grantel to
Lincoln Univ, Mo.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Aug. II.
Lincoln university officials an.
nounced this week the approval
Of a $4,000 WpA grant 10 the
school to be used in the improve
ment and development Of the 90
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-19

Hudson 1871 Club Coupe
u gref Igl na'cf. white side
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-19

Auto Painting
TneS-NeU and Used

GUARANTEED tire treadne since 1928.
Passenger and truck sizes IN stock.
Motor city Tire Service, 3l3l Gratiot.
CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate ustlngs
in the big sunday Times Want Ad
Section,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-19
Motorcycles and Bicycles

BICYCLES-Chain arrives; trikes save
3oco ROXY s. 1890 Cd River HO 1850
MOTORCYCLES New, used parts, service
EDWARD KEHOE 4 co, 1924 Cd, River
CONSULT the enlarged Resl Estate listings
'Ne big sunday Times Want Al
Section!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-19
Moving Traiiers to Rent
Tractors for Sale

sTTDEBAKER- Tractor and sem dump
isilrt equipped for coke coal or erayel
TYLER 1921
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
Haida Meets Pitk-upN Nine
 In Ball Park
First PrdCtiCe Game of Sea. son Rdined Out After
 Three Innings

With the Haida back from its re-armament conversion in Seattle only a matter of hours and the first game of the 1941 Gastineau Channel baseball season less than a week away, the first practice game of the year ran three in- nings yesterday at the Haida, in uniform. met pickup team of Elks and Moose at the Firemen's ball park. Score for the practice meet was to 9 for the pickup team when the fray was rained out.
 The three short innings revealed two new and promising players for the League as J. Steel Culbertson of the Elks started pitching for the local boys, and John Slagle did some fancy work at shortstop.
 Douglas will start turning out tonight at Douglas with transpor- tation for Juneau men on t h e team arranged with the Channel Bus Lines. First game is scheduled for next Sunday, May 4. between the Elks and the Moose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
 CLIMBS UP
 TOP PLACE
Giants Are Knocked Out of First Position in Nd-
 iiondl League
tBy Associated Press)

The Cleveland Indians have swung into first place in the American League as the result of the pitch ing Sunday of Bob Teller and Jeff Heaths seventh-innnig homer that tanned the Detroit Tigers before 3l,- GOO spectators at the Cleveland Stad- ium while the Yankees took it on the chin from the Washington Sen- ators.
 The Brooklyn Dodgers stretched their winning streak to six games Sunday and knocked the Giants out of the National League lead with victory witnessed by 26,000 Brooklyn fans. The Dodgers collected IA hits and the Giants Il hits.
 Steve Sunda obtained his revenge Sunday on the Yankees for selling him to the Senators by holding his former teammates to five hits as the Senators pounded three Yankee twirlers for 12 hits.
 Bill Posedel, making his first start of the season. held the Phillies to four hits Sunday and rapped out three of Boston's IA hits to give the Bees triumph.
 The White Sox took advantage of the inability of the St. Louis Browns to hit when in a tight place and came from behind to win the Sum- day game.
 Bucky Walters hurled Cincinnati to victory over Pittsburgh Sunday allowing only six hits.