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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
ARMY PARADE
 STARTING AT. 7:3o TONIGHT
Six Juneau Organizations, Including Guardsmen,
 Will Celebrate Day

Starting at the Federal Building at 7.3O o'clock this evening six Ju- neau orga nizations will parade in an Army Day Celebration as outlined in the following orders from Capt William c. Walther, Commander oi Company A. 297th Infantry, Alaska National Guard.
 The orders include instructions for assembly of the troops. march route. and reviewing stand winch will be in front of the First National Bank. National Guardsmen are ordered to bring regulations raincoats. Units will form at 7:15 o'clock pre- pared to move out at 7:3o o'clock tonight.
 Order
 Order of March: Organizations win form on Fourth Street facing East with head of column resting on Seward Street in the following order
 Band.
 Commanding Officer of Troops. Headouarters and Headquarters Detachment, 297th Infantry.
 Company A. 2s7th Infantry Weapons Truck.
 Medical Detachment.
 Juneau Chapter, Reserve Ofiicers Association.
 American Legion.
 Boy Scouts.
 Distance between organization, zo paces.
 Route of March Fourth Street to Franklin Street, south on Franklin to City Dock, thence north on Franklin to Front Street, Front to Seward Street. Seward to Fourth thence to place of formation TOT retreat ceremony.
 Review
 Reviewing Stand: Location or Front Street directly in front ol First National Bank. The following will review the parade from the re- 
 viewing stand: E. L. Bartlett, Secre- tary of Alaska; William R. Mulvi- hill, Major, Alaska National Guard the Adjutant General; Mayor liar ry I. Lucas; Frank Metcalf, Com mander of American Legion Post Juneau.
 When units arrive at original place of assembly, units will maintain formation and be faced to the left north. Upon command of the com manding officer of troops units VII execute present arms" or "hane salute" after which retreat will bt sounded by the band Order arms will then be given and units dis missed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
Norah Stops Here on Way
 Vancouver

C j 4 y
 Sailing southbolmd to Vancouver via Juneau, the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Norah, Capt. w. Q. Palmer and Purser E. Cornelius, docked here at 9 o'clock s u n d a y morning to receive 29 passengers.
 Passengers out were-W. Kczy. J. Hopkins, w. O. Williams, N. Dimich, J. Grinthie. R. Pasquoto, O. R. Cum mings, A. Zelli, C. Gunderson. Zal- main Gross, H. H. McCutcheon, MT. and Mrs. N. K. Terrier, Glenn Fer rier MT. and Mrs Earl Cleveland, Miss R. Colds, w. E. Morse, J. J. Ryan, J. A. Johnson, Miss L John sen, Mrs. M. s. Tippets, V. T. Kraft, R. Cook, R. J Mestrezat. c Noll, N. Aldotoff, c. D. Thomas and s. V. Carey
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
EASTER PARADE LEADS ARE FOUND
 AT HALv0R5EM'S
Juneau's $ Own Store Is Opened in Shdttutk
 Building Location

Easter is just around the corner and with this in mind Juneau wom- en will be interested in the new parade of fashions which Halvor- sens has just unpacked for the opening of their new location in the Shattuck Building.
 Of special interest to the econ omy minded is the frilly organdie neckware. These dainty costume accents dress up" the darkest frock and add a touch of spring to tail ored apparel.
 Clever new gloves and purses are also on display at Halvorsens, as well as newest costume jewelry in keeping with the military accent. Then there's the proverbial Easter bonnet to think of-With colorful hats of all sizes and styles from the straight, high sailor to the saucy pokes. Felts, straws and distinctive ribbon models are to be found by shoppers here.
 Also on display, according to Christine Halvorsen, are dresses Of navy sheer with irresistible collars or pique trim. Classic prints and redingote models of various and dis tinctive types are all in line for Easter honors. Then, too, there are the popular priced Cloud-Drift Cancels Hair casual coats, suitable with all frocks and tailored cos tunes. These are featured exclusive ly by Halvorsen's.
 Holding a special place this spring are the new type dressmaker suits, ideal for all occasions and of beyond comparison for the travelling miss. All are of latest design from East ern markets.
 For the women who want to place" in the Easter parade on Sunday, an invitation to call at Hal vorsen's - Juneau's Own Store - is extended by Miss Halvorsen and her staff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
Dinner Party Is
 Given dt Governors

Coy. and Mrs. Ernest Gruening entertained with dinner during the latter part of the week at the Gov erncrs House.
 Hcnored guests were Gen. John c. H. Lee, Major R. H. Wylie, Col. c. F. Ohlson, w. c. Morse and James Ryan MT. Ryan is the grandson of Thomas Fortune Ryan, and was re- gently made assistant director of civilian defense for the Territory
 Other guests were Secretary of Alaska E. L. Bartlett and Mrs Bart lett, Major and Mrs. Jesse Graham, Mrs. Catherine Gregory, Mrs. Helen CasS and Deborah Pentz.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau) U S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHER BURl

vicinity, beginning 430 April Tuesday, much change empera
 
 
 Forecast with much change Tuesday, moderate fresh southeaey winds probably becoming southwesterly Tuesday.
 of of the Gulf of Alaskas Dixon Entrance to Spencer: night probably outhwestery Tuesday light tonight Tuesday Cape Hnhnbrook occasional light noherly winds occasional showers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
Norma Dee Cook Has Easter Birthday Party

Celebrating her sixth birthday, Norma Dee Cook, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Norman B. Cook, was guest Of honor at an Easter party gwen yesterday at tie home of her aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Sut- ton.
 Invited for the occasion were Jac- uueline Karnes, Elizabeth Wyller, Peggy Lesher, Donna Jewett, Eliza beth Ann Rekosh, Heather Holl- mann, Ann Louise Henning, Lorraine Arlowe, Helen Meyring, Paula Kay Cock, Dickie Folta, Ernest Kron- ouist, Darrell Reynolds and Jay Finlay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

The succession pressure which have Alaska southy Southeast Alaska and the causing and showers this was falling this Al With the heaviest O. an reported the vicinity slightly prevailed of Alaska Overcast skies with light visibility prevailed airway this morning
 The Monday morning mlibars Alaska Another low nlbars centered Kodiak These The with the storm Kodiak is expected approach Alaska tonight
 Juneau April
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
U. 5. WEARS TOP IN MASS
 PRODUCTION
History of World Depends on Next Hundred Days
 Says Biqqers

WASHINGTON. April 7.--Assert- ng the United States is 100 days from mass production of defense supplies, John Biggers declared to- day: Every industrial manager and every worker must realize the his tory of the world may depend CT what we all do these 100 days"
 Biggers, who is a dollar a year man, declared that some manufac- turers are "hording unwarranteo stocks of strategic materials through selfishness and thereby creating de fense shortages. He added that some union leaders are also prompted by .elfishness in sponsoring unneces- sary strikes. They are also impeding our program
 Biggers testified before the House Military committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
"0Idesi'' Printer
 Has Qui Service

WASHINGTON. April 4s-James w. Thomas, sixty three, reputed to be the oldest printer on the govern ment payroll from point of service, was placed on pension at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and re- tired for well-earned rest at his
 home.
 Associates said Thomas has been
 with the bureau continuously for
 forty-seven and half years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
DUFREShES TAKING
 FLORIDA VACATION

Executive Officer Frank Dufresne of the Alaska Game Commission, left Washington Saturday with Mrs. Dufresne for Key West. Florida, ac- colding to word received in the of flee here
 The Dufresnes will vacation in Florida for month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
ROADS ENGINEERS
 TAKING TO FIELD

With the season opening up for the year, Public Roads Administra- ton personnel is taking to the field.
 yesterday Associate Highway En- gineer A. H. Cohen and Rodman s. R. Duke flew to Sitka for survey work.
 Last week aterials Is Engineer Vance M. Blackwell went to Ketchi- kan for asphaltic work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
DEFENSE MAN SOUTH

J. J. Ryan, assistant director of Civilian Defense for Alaska, sailed south on the steamer Princess Norah yesterday morning for a short trip Ryan, assistant to Ma jor R w. Mulvihill, will return to Juneau with a Grumman amphi- bian.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
WILLIAMS SELLS OUT
 LITTLE LUNCH BOX

It was announced this afternoon that c. L. Williams, owner of the Lunch Box on Front Street, has sold his business to Ethyl Jones of Pe- tersburg and will go to Anchorage in the near future.
 Mrs. Williams will sail for the South while her husband is at the Westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
N. E. E. TO ELECT
 OFFICERS WEDNESDAY,

officers for the coming year will Le elected by the National Fedora ton of Federal Employees Wednes- day noon at luncheon meeting at the Baranof Hotel. according to an announcement by Pre $ dent Ray Ward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
Lynn Bedding Has
 Eighth Birthday

Given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Olaf Bedding on B Street, birthday party yesterday afternoon honored Lynn Bedding, who is eight years old.
 Girl friends WIZ attended were
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
DIVORCE CASES

Suits for divorce have been iiieu in District Court by Charley DICK against Lottie James Dick on grounds of desertion and James F. Butts against Marguerite Butts On grounds of cruelty,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
NORTH SEA E DUE
 TUESDAY MORNING

Steamer North Sea is scheduled to arrive at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morn ing. This is according to a radio gram from the ship received shortly before 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, April $.7.s-- Closing quotation of American Can today is 89k, An a cond a 24la. Bethlehem Steel TIE, Com m onwea alth and Southern 7-16, Curtiss Wright 8% i, General Motors 425s, International Harvester 47as, Kennecott 33k, New York Central 13l4. Northern Paficic 6;s, United States Steel 571s, Pound $403ta. eaf 42
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07

For a third of century one of the most colorful figures in American journalism, Frank Wesley Carson, died at the age of 60 in Tucson, Ariz., where he had gone for his health following retirement last October. Carson, who served as edi- tor on several of the country's largest papers, will be buried in South NorWalk, Conn.,, his former
 home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
CLEyELANDs VACATION

G. E. Cleveland of B. M. Beh- rends Bank and Mrs. Cleveland left Juneau on the southbound Princess Norah for a months vaca- tion in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
MAXWELL LEAVES

Harry Maxwell, Alaska Game Commission Field Assistant, left for the Westward on the steamer Mt. Mckinley to work in the Anchorage office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
McCUTCHEON SAILS

H. H. McCutcheon, Speaker of the House in the 1941 Territorial Legislature, left Juneau on the steamer Princess Norah for the south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
GROss TO CALIFORNIA

Zalm Gross is passenger south on the Princess Norah en- route to Long Beach for months visit with Mrs. Gross and children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07

Ann Louise Henning, Paula Kay Cook, Ann Louise Reischl, Joan Os-
 bcrne, Joan Lesher, Irene Mckinley, Eileen KronQuist and Beverly Jun2e.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
ODD FELLOWS ATTENTION

Regular meeting of Silver Bow lodge tomorrow evening, April g, 7:30 o'clock. All members urged to be present. Degree practice.
 H. V. GALLON, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
To DILLINGHAM

Deputy Game Warden Jack Jeff frey of the Alaska Game Commission left for the Westward last week to work at Dillingham; sealing beaver during the trapping season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
NorihIandIs
 To Take Mail

Motolsllip NcltialaaKl scheduled to arrive at l o'clock tomorrow morn- ing, will carry mail south according to Postmaster Albert Vile.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
DOW JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 123.64, rails 2932, utilities 1850.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07

The Amazon Valley is the larg- est source of vegetable oils in the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
rrRRIERs co SOUTH

Norman K. Terrier, wife and son left for the south aboard the Prin- cess Norah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-12
A O ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Two

/. Which member OF the lizard IA
mily is most famous for changing
color according to environment:
2. Wa 'Johnny Appleseed' a reai
1eT on
8. When Army, Navy, Marin
Corps. Coast Guard and National
Guard are in a parade, which MAJ
Ches first.
4. Who is the author Of the quota
ton, lis better 10 have loved 9n'
lost than never to nave loved at ali
5. The inhabitants of which Stat
are nicknamed Tar Heele"2
6. The closest stars to the earth are
about % million, 25 billion, or p
trillion miles away
7. Name the river in South Amer
;ca on which the ports Of bdencS
Aires, Argentina and MonleVldeo,
Uruguay, are located.
8. To whom did Henry Armstrong
lose the world WelterWeight boxing
championship?
9. What government position do
Franklin D Roo eVelt occupy IN the
first World War?
r. whit }.rr ~ the Ei5!r tel
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-12
NOTICE.

HaHing qualified as AdmlaI,'ra'rX
of the Estate OF ]. r. Wilketson, de-
ceased, late of Vance County, North
Carolina, this IS to notify all persons
having claims against The estate Of
SAID deceased to exhibit them 10 the
undersigned, OF TO her attorneys IN
Henderson, N. G.. on or before the
18th day of February, 1912, Or this
notice will be pleaded in bar Of their
recovery. All persons indebted 10 the
estate will please make immediate
payment.
This the 18th day Of February,
NELLIE W. WILKERSON,
Administrators Estate OF
j. r. WilkersOn.
Gholson & Gholson,
ATTORNEYS for Administrators.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-12
ACRES SOLD
IN TRUSTEES DEED

In the only realty transfer filed
With the Vance Registry Tuesday, j.
{. kittrell, trustee, sold Agnes r.
johnson 60 acres Of land in Sandy
Creek township tor $3.50.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-12
3. H. PERRY SPEAKS
AT BUSINESS SCHOOL

Bennett II. Perry, local attorney
spoke before the commercial Law.
class at Henderson Business colle2t
this morning. II was said that he
sav a very practical and he!pl.
tctta-e to the class.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-12

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-17
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
BY Shepard Barclay
The authority on Authorities

leaving that business double in.
He should have called Diamonds
over the 3eutle Of 2~-tfearts North
&zs.aa have ra.sa5 to diamonds
Qsaere4oon South should have re-
h.I the spades at f0a.. North
would Of course, have passed this,
~ 1t would have bee an air
ezst= contract. Even with a dla-
r0n8 lead. the defenders could
have taken only one trick IN
sraJes. one in clubs and q ruff Of
diamonds.
When you are utterly blank in
the opponents SUIT. j. s seldom
wise 10 leave N q business double
hH. Your partrer-nat because you
need any trumps bu. because
vaur lack Of them makes It likely
the opponents have too many to
make the double profitable. To a
lesser degree. the same principle
applies somewhat also = you nave
r singleton.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-17
Tomorrow Problem

dealer South. = South
Eulner3ble.N
What is the correct play Of
South to the second trlcl: of this
deal after West leads the heart Q.
against G-No Trunps?
4atrrnc Syndicate IDc
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05

t'' Wv
The merry-&u-round life of sum
mer demands at least one simple.
Wcar-cNcr>Whcrc >,ylc-and here it
is in a charming new frock by
Marian Martini Pattern 9736 i, as
s-N to make a. II L., to wear. An
c.catchinP d.t,1 IS >h@t lIpW.',-
like, scallopcd yokns at either side
of the curved, N-n"CkItm". Well
placed darts below the yokes, to-
Gethcr with gathering at the waist,
keep the gentle bodice lines trim.
Youth like the way the sct-in band
shows Off your little waist; d panel
makes nice lines down the front of
The skirt. You might add ScaIlnped
lccNc bands and pockets with seal
lopcd tops to match the yokcs-
perhaps having all three features
m Il Sprightly contrast.
Pattern 9138 may be ordered only
in misses and Womcn's sizes IA, rs.
rs. 20, 80, 81, SO, 38, 40 and ~. Size
. require, ; 10 yard 80 inch fabric.
Send FIFTEE.H CENTS In COINS 70,
his MARIAN MARTIN pattern. Be
Sure to write plainly your SIZE.
NAME, ADDRESS,, and STYLE
NUMBER.
Send your order to Daily Dispatch,
Pattern Department, 232 W. 18th St.
New York. N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
"KiddyKnbnret" Giveu
BY Pupils In DANCING

Miss Sarah Sterling Price present
cd the pupils OF her school Of dane,
III Their annual recital Wednesday,
evening at $50 o'clock in the Hen
oefson high school auditorium.
tables and chairs and a white trclli+
covered with climbing pink rose
formed an appropriate setting for tn,
program, which was entitled Tn
klddy Kabaret".
The young dancers executed then.
ltcpS with admirable skill and rae
and showed that they we're splendid
~ framed. The costumes, ColorfuI
ana UNUSUAL, was beautifully mady
and We're very effective.
a silver cup Was presented ,Y
Elizabeth Ann Bass as the pupil yh.
had applied herself to work en- cha
throughout the year. Jean He's v..1.
the prize for having sold the ~ Z
tickets.
PIANO accompanies Tor the DR..
gram were Misses Jessie CuTrIn and
Evelyn Baker. The Junior CutlIlroa
club, composed of boys and glrI. ,,
Miss Prices ballroom dancing cla-
who took part on last nights pfn.
gram, are the following: MYRTLE Al
Ston, Helen Eppcs, Ann Griffin. jean.
Ellington, {. d. Hamm, Richard
Potts, William Boyd, David McDu.-
Tee, Station Baa.. Bennett PcIfy.
and Harojd CroWdcr.
One Of the most outStandinr mum
bcrS on the program wa, ".IunIor
hockcttcs'. with Judy Finch, Eliza
beth Ann Bass, Margaret Chratham.
and lictty Jane Butcher taking part.
Dressed in ,~Floradora" e. fn,1r.-
with long black stockings and bus
ties, they were good miniature re.
productions of the fuun;is Rock, ftr,.
Of Radio City Music Hall.
Billy Noel and Buddy Fc pcrman
m MILITARY Special' We're verr
G"ed. and displayed the fact that
they had been we'll trained.
Gypsy 1amborrIncs" was ont
standing because of the precision of
The dancers and the cul:rlul COS.
tonnes, Other unu Hal numbers were
"~Footnot"s' with EIctty Jane Butcher
and the Junior Cotillion club.
Watermelon Pjckaninnics", Jean
HICKS and Lilly Tapp Latta; Mar
''fct Chcatham in "Rhvthmoloey":
a Dainty Miss with Judy Finch:
Elizabeth Ann Bass. as "Pcrt and
Pretty, and Gayle Cooper. in SUI
PRISE"
Bet Blue Person, Of Loui burg.
pupil Of Mis- Prize, save two mum
hers. ozark Eye which WIS pal
t'cul4rlv attractive, and "Fa.clnatln.
lfhythm'. Sh" was accompanied l.,
her mother, Mrs. w. r. Pc. on.
The program in full wa IL fol
lows:
Welcome, Lille Topp Latta, Junior
CotilljOn club.
Junior RocEcttcs, ,I';dv Finch
Elizabeth Ann Bass, Margaret Chcqt
ham, Hetty Jane Butcher.
"W7l III Swan, Billy Noel. Rove
Eespcrman.
Tap Time, Janet Woodlicf.
Watermelon Pickaninnics. .Jca!
Hicks, Lille Tapp Latta.
F~ootnotcs, Hetty Jane Butcher
Junior Cotjllion club.
Petite Danscusc, Margaret Rosg
Sumner Parham,
HsN1hm in ThrcC-Quartcr Time
Pat Fespcrman, Harriet Cooper.
Surprise, Gayle Cooper.
Dark Ewes, Betsy Bluc Person.
Jimble-JumbIe Taps, Elizabeth Ann
Bass, llettN Jane Butcher. JUDI,
Finch, Margaret Chcatham, JUNO.
CotliIion club.
y Tiny Tot, Lille Tapp I.,,ta.
Double Trouble, Margaret Rose.
Sumner Parham.
Military Special, Billy Noc}. Buddv
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05

ms quick assimilation helps you
get eXtra-fast relief from head
aches. neuralgia pains. muscular
ac4eS and functional periodic pains.
Keep a loo OF Csc package of
Be handy, Be prepared to get
prompt relief when minor pains
strike. Use only as directed. Con-
suit a physician when pains persist.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
SOCIETY NEWS
LOOK AT \ GREEN THING.

Look at a green thing long enough
To feel your heart fill up with love
70 feel your breast so strangely stir
# might be by a singing bird,
And is, indeed, the waking word.
Look longer, look exceeding long
And listen to the whispered song
The blood goes singing as it goes
And choosing. as il always chose.
Love. as the Wisost song it knows.
David Morton
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
Choir Practice,

The senior choir of the FIRST Pres
bvtcrjJn church will practice tonight
At the church at 8 O'Clock. All mem
hers are urged to be present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
Goes to Oxford.

Mr.. James Y. Paris, of the Hen
ccI~1n high school faculty. left Tues
Gly for oxford, where she Will Npend
the summer with friends.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
Visit Mrs. %Stainback.

NJ. {. Il. Stainback and Miss Ann
Sta.nnacE, of Pittsburgh, Pa. hal,
arrived IN Henderson to visit Mrs.
Charles Stainback. for some time.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05

Now York ranks as the first manu-
featuring state with 3l,5l4 factory
cst@1n Nmcnts annually producing
goods valued at more than seven bill
lion dollars.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
Why c" Relieves
Headache &Neura|Qia
So Quick|y....

The effective.
quick acting in
gradients in the
Be formula are
readily
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-05
Is Improving.

Simon Wright, who recently I'M
ocrWcnt an operation at Maria Par
han hospital, is said to be inprov
ing.
Evening star., 1941-11-23

homesick with talk of riding parties up
the California mountain trails, and
fine breakfasts and buffet suppex-
That's what we do when We are
at home" Bebe explains- Everybody
comes to my house for a big hunt
breakfast and then we ride all after
noon and come back starving for q
buffet supper. l always serve South
ern food. for I was born and grew up
in Texas, you know. And some day."
she adds as she gives us some favorite
menus. some day when peace comes
back. the house in Santa Monica will
see US all there again. riding and
breakfasting and suppering."
Evening star., 1941-11-23
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
BEBE AND BEN-AND BREAKFAST
Here on a "fuzlough"
from warning Britain,
Miss Daniels talks of
friends and food
% Yszce &1...ea

AoNC the most successful hosts
~ and hostesses Hollywood has
. - ever known are those happily
married stars of stage. screen and
radio. Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels,
his wife. Since the war began, how
ever. they have been living in tall.
thin London house " with its win
dows periodically blown out and re-
placed - eating rations, and using
every ounce of strength and enthusi-
asm to bring relaxation and amuse-
ment to war-girt England. They were
appearing there before war started
and simply stayed on when it began.
Besides writing and acting a script
for weekly broadcast on the B.B.C.
and making two British pictures a
year. we have been putting on as
many as five shows day." Bebe says.
We dash from factories to R.A.F.
barracks, to camps. to seamen's insti-
tutes, to London halls where we play
for those wonderful wartime fire
fighters. The thing that's hard about
it. is rushing from place to place. But
We love to do it - the one thing we
can do"
Back in America on a two-months'
"furlough." Ben and Bebe kept up
almost as mad a pace of benefit broad
casts. speeches. dinners, and shows,
not to speak of Ben's taking time out
to pass tests and physical examina-
tons to renew his commission as a re-
serve officer in the American Air
Corps.
Main purpose of the trip over. how
ever. was to visit with their two chill
dren. ten-year-old Barbara and seven.
year-old Richard. And the hardest
thing they had to do was to leave the
children again, for Ben and Bebe felt
they must 60 back. So they turned
deaf ears to the suggestions of their
hearts - and to alluring offers of big
parts and big money in American
movies and radio.
The children are out in our Santa