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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25

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'4land of the many lakes" social
and movie celebrities, rich man,
poor man, beggar man, all pay
homage to this sanctum sanctorum.
The problems of the mayor and
his office are wide and varied. This
or that delegation must be "satis-
fed" The mayor is a member of
several boards and ex-officio men,
Der of others. Speaking engage
ments, which are numerous, must
be filled, in many cases, by the
mayor himself. Routine matters,
not handled by the mayor, are al
lotted to his assistants. The May
or's Office is the center of city
government. Yet, in the office,
where the philosophy of govern
ment centers in the welfare of all
citizens, few selfish groups will
try to cripple that philosophy. It
is also interesting to note that the
areas from which these groups
come are largely those that have
already enjoyed the greater bene-
fits of the office.
Several months had passed and
l had become an important" cog
in the well-oiled machinery of the
Office. My knowledge of city af-
fairs had grown in leaps and
bounds. The ability to attract any
and all persons to you is very rare
indeed. l tried to acquire that
technique. From writing speeches
to smoothing over the raging voice
of a city taxpayer or gratifying
the wants of a relief client, could
be depended upon.
Ever since the day I "batted" my
eyes at my new desk, had to use
a certain amount of "self control"
in the absence of the mayor, to
keep from sitting in his chair and
being mayor by proxy.
In the absence of the mayor
from the city the reins of the city
government pass to the president
of the City Council. The mayor
and the president absent, the city
is governed by the vice-president.
Letting myself into the office one
Saturday morning, found memo
on my desk stating that the mayor
and the officers of the Council
would be out of the city until Mon
day. At this moment she walked
into the office, hatless, hair in dis
order, eyes wild. She had two chill
dren with her-one by the hand,
and one in her arms-and evidence
of another name soon to be added
to the statistics of the city.
care you the mayor?" she asked,
looking at the only occupant in the
office.
Why! Could the lady, looking at
me- see that l was a Negro and
could not possibly be the mayor?
mo, lady, 1 am not the mayor,
but what do you wish? What may
the mayor do for you?"
She remained stonely silent for
a second or two and then stated
her mission. l typed out a letter
on the letterhead of the office and
signed my name and gave it to
her. With a smile on her face and
a thank you on her lips, she left
the office. was in possession of
the office, and as the Supreme
Court would say, possession is
nine-tenths of the law" I was the
mayor!
That afternoon I rode home in
the mayors official car driven by
Eddie Gates, the mayors chauffeur.
"Did the old man leave enough
work for you?"
Leaning back in the beautifully
upholstered car, T spatted back a
yawn, eyes, plenty"
A leaf floating lazily to earth in
a sleeping forest could not have
been more cOntented than I.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25

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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
Old-Timers


Youth laughs at us old-timers
And maybe youth has cause
For when your hair gets white and
thin /
You don't expect applause.
Perhaps we're not so handsome,
Perhaps we're not so spry, =
But when youth gets as old as US,
Then youth won't wonder why!
For we have fought the battles,
And we have led the van
And made this life an easier road
For many younger man;
And he shall do tomorrow
A lot of things that pay
Because old-timers thought them
And tried them yesterday.
We know the world is changing
The ways of trade are new;
Men put new labels on their goods,
New roofs on houses, too;
But still the old foundation
That some old-timer laid
Remains the cornerstone of all
The progress men have made.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25

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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
Mrs. Roosevelt on Equality

quite what by complete racial equality
the Individual equality citizen and
regardless of what creed belong
live religious beliefs The God created
certainly intended that should have
His than another believe
religious teaching real democracy shall
opportunity live freely
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
ST. JAMES A. M. E. NOTES
By Chas. III. Miller

Sunday was Family Day at St..
James. Rev. B. N. Moore, pastor,
delivered an instructive sermon on
family life. His text was taken
from Gen. IL, 3rd verse.
The following visitors were pres
ent: Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Parks,
of Muscatine; Mrs. Ruth Brown
Reed, of Kansas City, Kans., a for
mer member of St. James; Miss
Bernice Johnson and Miss Vivian
Kingsley, st. Paul Paramount
Methodist Church; Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Moore, of New York City,
brother and sister-in-law of Rev. B.
N. Moore; Mrs. Lucille Ellis, of St.
Paul Catholic Chcrch.
During the week of July IS, Mrs.
Christine Smith, president of the
parent body Of the Women's Mite
Missionary Society of the A. M. E.
Church, was guest in the city.
Mrs. Smith gave a very interesting
message on Women's Day and was
guest of the st. Paul District Mis-
sionary Convention during the past
week in Minneapolis.
Historical facts in a sermon,
brief orations and special music
will be the feature of the Found
ers' Day service on Sunday, July
81, sponsored by the Mr.. and Mrs.
Club of the church.
The Sunday School and the Uni
versity of Life were ably repre-
scented at the recent Youth Con-
gress in Des Moines, Iowa.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25

Secretary Navy reported have said this week.
would the Navy Marines" No. wouldn't
happened have been born American of Negro
ancestry You might the Navy boy but couldn't
getint the Marin oYeno
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
Equally Vicious

The fact that equally vicious the discrimination against
Negroes perhaps obvious the
discrimination Jews the defense industries
virtually all branches the life Assembly,
Robert Wagner speaking before luncheon the Women
Division of the American Jewish recently estimated that
the New York. where the comprise approximately
the population the younger the
muny unable jobs certain industries because of dis
crimination.-The Modern View.
Negroes today they
the educated that education priceless
objectionable folly There have been such
attitude the of Uncle learning
the today his
learning the water And whenever you hear who
be leading hostile educated SUCH
be that msed-Wiiam I. Sheriff.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
The HOme-like Church
Elizabeth Young
112O Mackubin st.

Sunday mornings service was
we'll attended. The sermon was on
the Eighth Commandment, Thou
Shalt Not Kill, another of. the Sc
ries of sermons on the Ten Com
mandments.
The Senior Choir sang. We were
very fortunate to have with US for
our guest soloist Mrs. Leona Jen-
kins of st. James A. M. E., &C.
companied by Mrs. Arlee Slaugh-
ter.
The flowers were in memory of
Mrs. Viola Cox. Donated by Mrs.
Roxie Anderson.
We were indeed very happy to
have the following visitors with us,
Mrs. A. Simmons, Calvary Baptist,
Louisville, KY; Mr.. w. E. Cam
phor, Rogers Memorial Baptist,
Knoxville, Tenn; Mrs. Irene Thorn
as, Church of God and Saints of
Christ, Pittsburgh, Pa; Mr.. Red
dit, Mount Morrie, Omaha, Neb.,
and Mary Cook.
Subject for the 8 o'clock service
was Powerfully Expondent." This
special service was requested by
Miss Revoida Wright.
The text was taken from Rev.
ga.
Mrs. Leona Jenkins of st. James
returned for the 8 o'clock service
and sang in a truly gospel way.
The Gospel Choir sang.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
Negro Editors Say

The American standard of living continually calls for larger
and the nearly standard worker the
nearly he will be able to fit into American civilization and society
The National Association for the Advancement of Coored People, the
Urban League and other welfare local national have helped
having various Negro workers raised They have caused
working conditions certain be regulated for
the better health welfare of the individual worker and
society-Louisvile Defender
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-25
Mr.. Ickes Acts

Four coored golfers required police protection the first time they
play the Potomac Park Washington week
Ickes issued that municipal parks
all citizens The four golfers returned Potomac Park
and played a second round without police help
hundrdths public
wiped when authorities like Mr. Ickes have the
say United
it says.
like Secretary
Interior.
Ever Abraham Lincoln read the Emancipation Proclamation
the United would
put into ecwhen they would be Free free in the that
other Americans Free without limitations discrmna
political restriction social bgotryCharoe Bars the Cali
forniaE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
COURT DI5MI5SE5
 UNIONS LAWSUIT
 AGAINST HAMMER

Three suits were dismissed one set for trial, two divorces granted and four applicants for citizenship examined in District Court here Sat- urday.
 The suits of Local No. 2247 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America against Pete Hammer was dismissed by Judge George F. Alexander. Other suits dis missed were those of Everett Novel; against H. o. Sanders and Vera Maier against William Maier.
 The suit of Mike McKallick against Jack Ballnger and O. B. TWedt was set for trial May 27.
 Divorces were granted Gladys Bryant from Ortis Bryant and Nell lie Sparks Lewis from Terry Lewis.
 Those answering citizenship eX- animation were Lillian Caroline Sl.use, native of Great Britain; Ante Vukosan, Yugosiavia: Aage Crave sen, Denmark and Knut Langset. Norway. They will take their oath of allegiance along with a large class here in the near future.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
SINCLAIR LEWIS NOVEL ON SCREEN
 AT LOCAL SHOW
Romantic Drama al 2Oih Century Stars Ray MiI-
 land, Pat Morrison

Distinguished by flawless direc- ton. outstanding characterizations an expertly contrived screenplay and enhanced by an all-Techni- color treatment, Paramount ha s translated Sinclair Lewis famous novel, "Mantrap,' into an absorb ing romantic screen drama, under the title of "Untamed,' which opened at the 20th Century Sun day, and co-stars Ray Midland, Patricia Morrison and Akim Tamir- of.
 Miss Morrison has taken advan- tage of every opportunity and many have been offered her--in her role of city-bred girl mar ried to a French Canadian guide and hunter who finds life dull and miserable affair in tiny North woods hamlet, where the women of the community look at her in askance, and privately agree that Akim Tamiroff-as her hus- band-has shown distinctly poor judgment in his selection of 2 mate.
 When Tamiroff brings a young city doctor-Ray Milland--into his home, following bear hunt dur ing which the latter has sustained a broken foot. and leaves these two people to their own devices, the critical attitude of the neigh bors reaches fever heat. Absent on an extended hunt with William Frawley--who has brought Midland to the North woods to recuperate from a nervous breakdown---Tam rolf, in his bluff innocence, has no suspicion that his wife might become irresistibly attracted to this personable young stranger within his gates.
 The death of the local medico-- J. Farrell MacDonald--in inspires Mil- land with the idea to remain ln the village, abandoning his lucra- tive city practice. He sedulous!y tries to hide the fact (even from himself that growing love for Patricia has been responsible for this decision, but both of them finally realize that the one decent thing to do is for Midland to re- turn to the city. rather than break i Tamiroffs heart.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
May Festival On Thursday,
 Grade School

Walt Disney should come to Ju- neau to get some ideas from the Juneau Grade School May Festi- val next Thursday, if all reports of observers are true.
 Parents and friends of the school are invited to attend the 1941 festival in the high school gymnasium, Thursday evening, May at 7:30 o'clock. There is no ad- mission charge
 All pop-eyed frogs who have any musical ability, will be present with a symphony number playing life- size instruments. When Frankie Frog starts directing his fellow croakers in Down by the Old Frog Pond" it will be something new in the field of music. Tiny youngsters will appear i'll the gay plumage of birds, there will be elves. flowers, and even sunbeams, who will pre- sent their dances, as part of the festival.
 The grand finale will be the May Pole dance staged by the kinder garten children. Miss Gladys Bar rowman is general chairman, as- sisted by all grade teachers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
Experts Are
 Now Needed

An examination for positions as automotive spare parts experts, pay ing $3,200 year, has been an- nounced by the United States Civil Service Commission. Employment will be in the War Department un- der the Office of the Quartermas- ter General. Qualified persons are urged to file their applications at once, although applications will be rated as received at the Commis- sion's Washington office until fur ther notice.
 Seven years of responsible ex- perience in the automotive indus try are required. Not more thar three years of this experience may have been in the capacity of me- chanic; and at least three years of the experience must have been in both the control and the man. agement of spare parts for ma jor manufacturer of automotive SQul)lflCllu. OIleCl CclUdlll COlltll- ticns, college study in engineering may be substituted for part of the general experience. The maximum age limit for applicants is 55 years.
 Appointees will requisition stocks Of spare parts for corps areas and depots and will instruct regarding the reclamation or repair of parts. units, and accessories. They will also review complaints and make remedial recommendations, as well as performing other duties relating to stocks, inventories, and mortal ity tables.
 Full information as to the re- quirements for this examination, and application forms may be ob- tained at 311 Federal Building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
Thirty Fourth
 Anniversary for
 J.F. AIexanders

With their daughter, Miss Jane Alexander, as hostess, Judge and Mrs. J. F. Alexander celebrated their thirty fourth wedding anniversary yesterday with a breakfast at the family home on West First Street. Sixteen guests were invited for the occasion
 Judge and Mrs. Alexander were married in Gallatin, Missouri. They came here from Portland, Oregon, eight years ago and since their ar rival have been prominent in the social and civic activities of the Capital City.
 The Alexanders have three chill dren: Miss Jane Alexander of Ju- neau; Mrs Dean Sherman of Seat tie, and George F. Alexander, Jr., a astudent at the University of Wash ington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
GOOD CA5T M ( H COMEDY PLAY
 SHOWING HERE
Greer Carson Starred with Laurence Olivier at
 Capitol Theatre

Jane Austen's romantic novel, Pride and Prejudice" has been made into one of the years bright est comedies, starring Greer Carson as the lovely but prejudiced Eliza beth Bennett and Laurence Olivier as the proud and wealthy Darcy. A funnybone ticker of the first water, the film had an apprecia- tive audience chuckling from first reel to last when it opened yester- day at the Capitol Theatre.
 Getting full value from Miss Aus tens fun poking at the extreme dignity of the social whirl of Eng lands early nineteenth century, the story reals with five unwedded but willing Bonnet daughters and two handsome bachelors who come to town. One of the bachelors and the catch of the season is Darcy. His pride in family prejudices Elizabeth against him from their first meet ing and although he falls in love with her he can't stand her pro- vincial family. In the end, of course, his love for Elizabeth over comes his pride but only after an exciting and quarrelsome love af- fair.
 The unusual romantic aspects of the picture are gaily played for every laugh by an outstanding SUD- porting cast. Principals among the laughmakers are Mary Roland Ed na May Oliver and Edmund Gwenn Elizabeths sisters are charmingly played by Maureen OSullivan, Ann Marsha Hunt and Heather Angel. Also seen to advan- tage are Bruce Lester, Frieda Ines ! cort, Edward Ashley and Karen Morley
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
NOTICEOF HEARING ON FIN AL ACCOUNT AND REPORT AND PETITION FOR FINAL
 DISTRIBUTION

~ NOTICE fS-~HEREBY GIVEN that on April 18th. l941, MARIE PETERSON, as administratrix of the estate of E. J. BATH. deceased, made and filed in the above entitled Court at Sitka, Alaska, her Final Account and Report and Petition for Distribution, and that on said day the said Court entered its order directing that a hearing be had upon said Final Account and Report and Petition before it on Saturday, June 28, 1941. at 10:00 o'clock A. M. at the office of the said United States Commissioner, Sitka Commis- sioner's Precinct, Territory of AL aska, and requiring all persons to then and there appear and make their objections, if any, thereto, and to the settlement thereof and to the payment and distribution of all of the residue and remainder of this estate to JOHN BATH of Browns vile, Nebraska, the father and only surviving heir of deceased.
 Dated at Sitka. Alaska, this 25th day of April, 1941.
 (SeaD WILLIAM w. KNIGHT.
 U. s. Commissioner and Ex-
 offici0 Probate Judge. First publication, April 28, lg41. Last publication. May 18, l941.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL
 ACCOUNT

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE PRECINCT OF JUNEAU, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, TEE- RITORY OF ALASKA. Tn the Matter of the Estate of MATT NYKANEN, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John Laitinen has filed a final account and petition of dis tribution in the above entitled es- tate and that hearing will be held on the same on the 14th day of June, 1941, at the hour of 1000 o'clock forenoon, at the court room of the above entitled court at Ju- neau, Alaska at which time any persons interested may appear and object to such account if they so desire.
 Dated this 10th day of April, 1941.
 (SEAL) M ,.,aa
 FELIX GREY,
 United States Commission
 CT as Official Probate Judge Publication dates, April 14-2l -28 May 5-12, 194l adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
H05plIAL hoIEl

N. A. McEachran, well known broker in Southeast Alaska, under went a major surgery Saturday at St. Ann's Hospital. His condition is reported as good.
 John Morrison was admitted to St. Ann's and underwent minor surgery this morning.
 After receiving medical care, L.. Johanson was dismissed today from St. Ann's.
 Richard (Shorty) Webble, was dismissed from St. Ann's today after receiving medical attention.
 George O. Hill, Alaska Juneau mine employee, was admitted to St. Ann's Saturday evening for a finger amputation.
 Al faSquan was admitted to St. Ann's yesterday and was dismissed after having treatment for hand injury.
 Admitted for medical care, Mike Lyons is a patient at St. Ann's.
 A baby son was born this morn- ing at the Government Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Robert Cartteti.
 Mary James was a medical dis missal today from the Government Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
5ourdougIls KiII
 Have Reunion in
 1. A. Nexf August

A Sourdough Reunion is planned by the Alaska Yukon Club of Southern California at Los Angeles August IA to IT, according to q letter to the Empire from Mrs. A. L. (Klonda Olds) Mathews.
 Alaskans visiting in California are asked to join Californian sour doughs in the reunion celebration next August.
 President of the Los Angeles or- ganization, for whom Mrs. Mathews was writing, is Harry 0. Filing ston, 155 w. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, and Mabel White, $40 South Fremont Avenue is secretary
 Headquarters for the reunion next August will be the Biltmore Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
CONTENDS
 TO MOVE CAFE FROM JUNEAU
Owner of Gastineau Cafe Will Open Restaurant
 in Sitka Soon

Waiting for weather to fly to Sitka to wind up detailed plans, Mitch Dabo, owner of the Gas tineau Cafe, announced today that he intends to open a restaurant in the new Conway Building in the defense town within a few weeks.
 Dabo, well known in Juneau, said that he will take all of his em- ployees with him in the new busi- ness. It is not known at the pres ent time who will operate the Gas tineau Cafe when Dabo leaves. The Conway Building restaurant, next door to the Sitka Hotel, will have a l4-seat counter, six booths and dining room to seat 30
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
MISS JERRY WAITE'S
 CONDITION CRITICAL

The condition of Miss Jerry Waite, Forest Service Stenographer, who was injured ill an automobile acci- den6 near Billings. Montana, last Thursday, is critical according to a radiogram received by her office today from Billings.
 The exact nature of Miss Waite's injuries and the details of the ac- cident are not known here. She was on her way from Billings, where she had just arrived by plane from Se- attle, tc her parents home at Lew istown, where she was to spend two months leave, when the crash oc- cured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
Robert Jonas, Bride
 Will Reside Here

Making their first trip to Alaska MT. and Mrs. Robert Jonas, young newlyweds, arrived here yesterday on the steamer Baranof.
 Coming from Sun Valley, the couple plan to make their home in Juneau and are stopping temporar- fly at the Hotel Juneau.
 MT. Jonas is the son of John Jonas of Mount Vernon, New York. well known furrier, with locations in New York, Denver and Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
CIVILIAN ENGINEER
 VISITS HERE BRIEFLY

Olaf Laurgaard, civilian engineer with the United States Army Engi- neers, passed through Juneau yes- jerday on the steamer Baranof en- route to Anchorage, where he will have charge of the changing of the terminus of the Alaska Railroad from Seward to Passage Canal.
 City engineer of Portland, Ore gon, for a number of years, Mir Laurgaard visited briefly with Judge and Mrs. c. J. Alexander while the steamer was in port
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
DECISION MADE
 IN NEGRO CASE

WASHINGTON, April 2S. = The Supreme Court in decision today held that negroes travelling from one States to another are entitled to accommodations equal to those furn- ished white persons.
 Chief Justice Charles Evan Hughes delivered the decision in the test case brought by Representative Arthur Mitchell. Democrat of Illi- nois, the only negro member in Con- gress. There was no dissent from the decision.
 Mitchell claims he was forced to ride in a Jim Crow second class car several years ago when going from Chicago to Hot Springs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
TWO HAHBUTERS AT
 DOCK WITH CATCHES

Capt. Peter Oswold of the hah- butter Tundra and Capt. Ingvold Anderson of the 31-A-303 arrived in Juneau over the weekend and sold total of 12,800 pounds of fish to the New England Fish Com pany at prices of 760 and 5.05 cents per pound. The Tundra car ried HOOD pounds and the 31-A- 303 carried 1900 pounds,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
Miss White Gives
 Dancing Party

For her brother, Charles White. who plans to sail shortly for Sitka, Miss Gloria White entertained Sat- urday evening with a dancing party at the Seventh Street home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Bill White, Approximately 20 guests were asked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-28
CAA INSPECTOR LEAVES

I K.i McWillialls, senior super vising inspector of the CAA in AL aska,, sailed south today on the steamer Columbia fter spending several days in Juneau McWilliams, his wife and small child arrived in Juneau recently on their way to the East to pick up a plane.