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The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-10-24
COfCRequests Street Repair,
 Liquor Closing

Wrangell Chamber of Commerce at its regular luncheon Monday noon in the Civic Center went on record urging the Town Council to repair the streets in town, partie- ularly those by the new Federal building and leading to the Postoffice entrance. If something is not done to put the street running from Front to the Postoffice in shape it will soon only be passable with a pair of rubber boots. several members pointed out With the rainy season here, walking on virtually all the streets in and around the Federal building is hazardous, t was stated.
 Communication to the Council al- so was ordered, urging more strin- gent enforcement of the liquor clos ing ordinance and enforcement of the curfew law. It was said that some of the liquor places are closed in accordance with the regulations but that others are permitted to re- main open after hours. The Rev. N. Harry Champlin reported the minis ters of the community had drawn up a resolution along the same lines for presentation to the Council Small children being on the streets late at night was condemned and the Council asked to correct the situa- tiop.
 Amby Fredericks. Alaska Boy Scout Executive, was a guest and outlined the new program for Scouting in the Territory He said Wrangell and Nome were the onlJ communities in the Territory of any size at this time that did not have a Boy Scout troop. 4 campaign was started here this week with purpose of getting scouting reorganized here
 On receipt of a letter from Ed ward Allen, of the International Fisheries Commission, that a meet ing of the Commission would be held next month in Seattle and inviting to appear to present the case of permitting fishermen to take halibut while trolling for sal mon, the Chamber voted to follow through on the request and ask the cooperation of Sitka. Petersburg, Ju- neau, Ketchikan and Craig in sup porting the move. A. R. Brueger and Fred Gunderson, Chamber members who are in Seattle, were appointed by President Thornquist to repres- ent the Chamber at the hearing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-10-24

Wrangell with just pride paid tri- bute Tuesday night to the boys who will represent this community in the armed forces of the United States during the present emergen- cy. The older boys of 24 years ago members of the American Legion sponsored the affair which saw ga- thered together in the Legion Dug out representatives of every group of men and organizations in the com munity to pay their respects to the lads who are privileged to serve their country in yet another test of the nations metal.
 The honored guests were Roy Will Hams, Jr., David Sandman, Harry Ukas, Vernon Anderson, Robert Urata, selectees, and John Stevenson and William Lewis, U. s. Navy.
 The other men, who will represent Wrangell in the armed forces and to whom honor was paid but who were not in town for the affair. are Joseph Newton, Chester Maleski, Leon Wies, John Adamoli, James Ford, Carl Johanson, Cecil Wentz, seleetees, and Marvin Rice, U. S. Navy.
 Around a table, beautifully decor ated by the Legion Auxiliary, men from all walks of life in the com munity assembled to express their patriotic sentiments to the lads Whc| go away to the wars. There was mol oratory, no floWery words, no flights of mental fancy, but their were gen. uine expressions from genuine Am-I ericans of what they felt in their hearts for their nation and for the lads who are going up on the firing line for them. Summed up, it could almost be covered in these words: We are Americans, proud of so be- ing, especially proud of you lads who, because of your youth and your fitness are responding to the first call"
 Presided over by Acting Comman- der H. c. MeKowan, First Vice Com mander of Merlin Elmer Palmer Post of the American Legion, the dinner, prepared by Legionnaires with the aid of the Auxiliary, hadI as speakers: Mayor B. J. Wheeler: Judge R. J. Suratt, Chairman of the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-10-24
LAST HALF TAXES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE NEXT
 FRIDAY. OCTOBER 31ST

City Clerk L. B. Chisholm advises taxpayers this wek that the last half Of their municipal taxes are que and payable by next Friday. Oc- tober 31. First half payments were que August l. If payments are not made on time, taxes become delin- quent and eight per cent interest is charged until paid.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-10-24
WYATT HOME.

Chat Wyatt, local merchant. re turned this week on the North Sea after a hurried trip to Seattle to see his mother who was seriously injur- ed in an auto accident She is i'm proving slowly, he reported, from fractured ribs and a broken wrist suffered in the accident
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Fines Lieutenant
For Recklessness

A Fort Lewis officer, 1t. Hugh
Mckenna Welch. 81, of the 18th
Infantry, was fined $50 and costs
in police court Tuesday and had
his drivers license revoked for
80 days on charge of reckless
driving.
1t. WEIGH was charged with
speeding 81 miles per hour on
South Tacoma way Monday night.
He took the arresting officers
word for 1t" concerning his speed
a. the time. but denied having
driven in a reckless manner.
Joseph Snarski, of Ravensdale,
was fined SIS and costs on a SIM
liar count, which was changed
from a drunken driving charge.
Officers testified he had been
drinking, but could not tell wheth-
er it affected his driving, as they
had not seen the accident in
which he struck a barricade on
Puyallup ave. Monday night. A
woman companion was fined SIC
and costs on a charge of being
drunk. Snarski's drivers license
also was suspended for 80 days.
William Arts pleaded not guilty
to illegal handling of liquor, but
upon testimony of arresting off
GERS, was fined $50 and costs
= companion arrested with him
Johnny Hamp. WAS still at libert,
after posting bail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Four-Way Stop
Liuhi Installed

A four-way stop light has been
installed at I'd St and st. Helens
ave. in front Of the Masonic tenn
pie. for use at night and at other
times when traffic Is heavy. 1t was
announced Wednesday by Police
Chief Einar Langseth. Pedestrian
lanes also have been marked off.
The new light will be operated
from the box office of the Temple
theater and will be effective at
once. Chief Langseth explained.
This will eliminate q serious
traffic hazard at that crossing for
theater-goers and other persons
attending functions at the Masonic
temple. 1t was pointed out.
Hamrick theaters and Masonic
interests shared with the police
department the expense Of Install
ing the new light. Chief Langseth
said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

Continued From Page One)
plains Of the Banst regions be-
tween Belgrade and the Hungarian
border.
From Nish. also. they can move
against one of the Jugoslav gov
ernment's temporary capitals,
established at Cacek, about 20
miles 10 the northwest.
There seemed 10 be no doubt
that the Germans would sue
coed In closing the narrow gap
that now separates them from
Albania west Of the south Serb
centers Of Skoplje, Prilep,
Vsles and Tetovo. At Tetovo
they were only about 25 or 80
miles from the frontier. n dis
tanee which may already have
been crossed by fast motorized
troops.
1t appeared that once again
German tactics Of surprise and
speed had caught an enemy nat
footed.
The feat equaled or exceeded
that of the German panzer forces
in Poland, Scandinavia, the low
countries and France. In three
days they had won control OF
South Serbia. an mpor a n
Aegean port at salonika and al
Of Macedonia up to the Turkish
frontier.
Despite the surprising Nail
successes. the British both In
London and Athens appeared
confident that the situation
would not prove rs bad rs
surface indications would
make II appear.
They had strong confidence II
the thus far unengaged British
expeditionary force and seemed t
believe that the Jugoslsvs still
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

Featuring Valentine vox, well
known ventriloquist Of vaudeville
days. Tacoma Elks lodge. meeting
for the first time under newly
elected and appointed officers. will
present a program at the temple
Wednesday night. Ruth Denning,
Northwest vocalist. will be includ-
ed in the program. over which Ken
meth NJ. Kennel. new exalted ruler.
will preside.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Killers Balkan Blitzkrieq
Cracks South Serbian Front

would have power 10 fight back
against the Germans despite the
ripping of their southern lines.
The Royal Air force already
has gone into heavy action.
bombing at German motorized
columns and trying to break
the force Of their drive across
southern Serbia and Mace
donia-
The loss of Masedonia and
Salonika had been written off by
the British before the campaign
opened and it was apparent that
no plans for any long defense of
this area had been made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Seeking to Identify
18th Traffic Victim

Attaches of the Cassidy 4 Allen
mortusry Wednesday continued eff
forts to identify Tscomss 18th
traffic victim. who met death at
Ea. F st. and Puyallup ave. Sat
urday night.
II was learned that no person
answering his general description
had been reported as missing to
local police. which seemingly bears
out the theory the man was q
transient. His fingerprints have
been sent 10 the bureau Of in
vestigstion at Washington. D. c.
A reply from that source is
awaited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Men With Hospital
Experience Sought

Male nurses. laboratory techni-
clans and men with hospital ex-
perience are sought for enlistment
in the naval reserve, II was dis
closed Wednesday by D. NJ. Kelley,
recruiter in charge Of the Tacoma
office.
Men between II and so years
old. who are otherwise qualified,
can now obtain chief petty officer
rating in the reserve classification,
Kelley said.
Recruiting headquarters Is To-
Gated in the city hall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Bill Would Aid Schools In Defense Districts

five-member board in the Federal
Security agency 20 oversee the
grants and would authorize an
nual appropriations OF $500 oo0. :
900. The states would Be strictly
accountable TO the government for
their share Of the funds.
Sen. Clyde NJ. Reed. r. Kans-.
introduced a bill 10 exempt from
the wage-hour act newspapers that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

wAsHISGToS-Sens Ebert d.
Thomas. D. Utah. and Pat Harri-
son. D. Miss. jointly introduced
legislation which would provide
federal grants 10 aid educational
institutions in states which have
experienced q sudden influx Of
population because Of the defense
program
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
PIPEM.AN EXAMINATIONS

Examinations for the position Of
pipemsn. promotional from lsborer
and water utiityman. will be con-
Quoted soon by the city civil service
commission. Friday, April is, at
5 p. m. was fixed as the time limit
for filing applications although the
date OF examination is yet 10 be
announced Details are available
from the civil service secretary.
room 100. city hall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Public Utilities
Cuts Water Supply
SHERIDAN. Wyo.-7

SHERIDAN. wyo.-The sheri-
dan city council has enacted legis-
lation denying city water service
10 persons already indebted 70 the
department councilmen said the
ordinance was aimed principally
At persons who through "unscru-
pulous practices" had attempted to
evade water bills.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Federal Authorities
Holding Two Youths

Because they were impatient 20
travel. two is-year-old Tacoma
boys were jailed by federal au-
thorities Wednesday.
The pair of lads are charged
with taking a stolen car across a
state boundary in violation Of the
Dyer act. They declared they were
In 4 hurry 10 continue their hitch
hiking southwark from Olympia.
and are charged with taking the
auto from that city u Roseburg.
Ore.
They were arrested here and
placed in the city Jail by Deputy
L. s. Marshal John P. vargo: they
will be held for the federal grand
jury.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

PUYALLUP - Attaining an
average Of s7.5 for her three
years Of high school study. Sue
Hendrickson, daughter of Mrs.
Ethel Huckett of 1908 4th ave,
n. w. has been named vale
dictorian Of the class Of 1871 at
Puyallup high school
Leah Kennedy, daughter Of
Mrs. Eva Kennedy of 2i5 9Th
ave. :. W., IL the salutatorian
and her three years compiled
an average Of s6.ss.
Running a close third In the
standings was Marjorie Gross
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

son, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Crosson, with a grand av-
erage Of s6.s.
Miss Hcndrickson has also
been prominent In school ac-
tivities and IL q member Of the
Honor society, Girls Athletic
association. Girls club cabinet,
Annual staff. Astronomy club.
Iatineers and the Camp Fire
girls. Miss kennedy's affiliations
are with the Honor society.
Girls Athletic association, Com
associate editor of the Annual.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
RECkLEssNEss CHARGED

Lester Roy Pearson. 20. IA
It'll ave. NV. Plysllup. was ar
rested Tuesday evening by State
Patrolman Campbell and charged
with reckless driving. Pearson
vas released from the county Jail
on personal reeognizsnce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

DeBolt: offertory. Alteration
CGaui). Mrs. Hurd: anthem, 20
Savior of the World" choir. and
postlude. Christ the Lord Is
Risen" Wesley. Mrs. Hurd.
The cantata. "Redemption's
Song" fHolton) will be given by
the choir and soloists under the
direction Of Rufus Fairbanks ct
7:3o p. m. This win be preceded
by viola selections. Counod's Ave
Maria" and Bach's Air" by Ray
Botsford. accompanied by his sis
ter. Joyce.
Speaker at the Passion service
AT the First Christian church
Wednesday evening at 7:3o will be
Rev. I. G. Shaw of Tacoma who
will have The New Way Conse-
Grated" as his theme. Leslie An
derson of Mountain View will play
musical tumblers and Miss Vera
Mae Law will sing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

have three-fourths Of their eircu-
lation within 40 miles Of their
place o. publication.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Valley PIT. A.
Election Held
Mrs. c. Gospord to
Be Heed OF Group

PUYAILrP-Mrs / c. Gaspsrc
was the choice for president Of the
high school PIT. A. 1T the annual
election IN the junior high study
hall Monday evening. She sue
ceeds Mrs. J. X. Bum who has
served two terms.
Other officers arv Allen Burke,
FIRST vice president: Mrs. r. c.
Berry. second vice president: Mrs.
Roy Goelzer. secretary: Mrs Win
field Angel. treasurer. and Mrs. ]
c. Caspard. delegate TO the state
convention At Spokane with Mr..
Burke n the alternate.
A silver tea will be sponsored by
the group April ~. The program
will be In the little theater Of the
high school and the tea in the
cafeteria The committee appoint
ed by Mrs. Caspard includes Mrs.
W. s. Colman. Mrs. Jesse Burdue.
Mrs. Eric Lindstrom, Mrs. J. A.
Stackhouse and Mrs. c. Z. Berry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10
Health Clinic

The annual spring health clinic
for youngsters OF the Woodland
district from six months to six
years of age will be held at Wood
land school Monday under the
sponsorship Of the PIT. A. There
will be vaccination for small pox.
diptheria and whooping cough.
Mothers are requested TO have
their children at the school before
l o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

Gustav John Josties. rs. Of
Route 1. Box 726. Firwood district.
died Wednesday morning. He had
lived In the valley for 81 years and
the state "a. coming from St
Louis. No. He was = dairyman
and . member Of All Saints Cath
ole church.
Surviving are his win, Gather
Inc: two sons. Harry T. and Ed
ward. and three daughters. Mrs.
Agnes Aythrop. Mrs. Margaret
Benson and Miss Charlotte Josties,
Ill Of Firwood. and q brother.
Fr~d Josties Of ST. Louis.
Funeral services vii be held FRI
day morning at $50 at All Saints
church with Father John Power
officiating and burial in woodbine
under the direction of Hills flu
neral home. The rosary win be
at the church Thursday At p. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10

&<s W.T.
Easter services and activities for
members and friends of the First
Christian church are announced by
Rev. Give Taylor, the pastor.
A group will attend the annual
Sunrise service at Sumner at $50
q m. returning to the church for
3 O'Clock breakfast. The latter
win be sponsored by the Christian
Endeavor. Aias Nina Willmott,
president. Sunday school Ia sched-
uIed for s:<5 followed by a De-
cision service.
At II o'clock the Easter service
win Be held with Rev. Taylor hav-
ing ~ his sermon subject. The
Power Of the Resurrection" spe-
eial music viii be Prelude, Ada
DO Cantahiie- tBeethovrn) by
Mrs. Madgs c. Hurd: solo. open
the Gates Of the Temple" Byron
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-10


Paul Miller. cashier. and A. C
Gross and George Edgerton. direc.
tors of the Citizens State bank
left Wednesday for Pullman whess
they viii attend the Pacific North.
west Conference on Banking
Miller is president of the Inter
County Bankers association.
Mrs. Walter Burkette Of Wood
land complimented her sister-in-
law. Mrs. Myrtle Brown. Tuesday
evening at a birthday dinner.
Places were marked for Mrs.
Brown. her son. Leroy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burkette and daughter. Betty.
Jerry Michael. Route 2. Box s12,
was fined SIS in Judge Robert
Campbell's court Tuesday for neg
iigent driving, He drove his milk
truck into the car owned by Harry
z. Brown at 4th ave. and N
Meridian st. Saturday. causing
$40 damage to Browns car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Discussion Planned On Balanced Meals
 For School Pupils
Cooking Demonstration to Be Staged in Various Schools in. Waterbury Area; More Children Seek
 Hot NOOn-EIOur Lunches Survey Shows

Cooking demonstration and dis cussion Of the clements necessary for we'll balanced meals for active children vii feature ail-day sessions at two training institutes for WPA school lunch workers in the Water bury and New London areas Friday.
 Taking advantage of the fact that the GA school lunch projects con- ducted by the WPA Wivision of Community Service Programs will be closed down that day because of the Connecticut Teachers Convention, the workers in these areas will as- sefnble for instruction by trained home economists.
 Why children should have milk or cocoa to drink when vegetable casserole is the main dish on their school lunch; and the nutritional standards set by national organiza- tions promoting ~, better health through better diet wil be discussion subjects.
 The group at the Waterbury trair- ing institute will include workers from school lunch projects in Center school, Middlebury; Bradleyville school, Baldwin school, Watertown; South school, Oakville; Woodtick school, Wolcott: Central avenue and Prospect street schools, Naugatuck, and slocum school, Waterbury.
 The New London group will irl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
WPA to Conduct Institute Here for School Lunch Staff
Postal Staff Given Chance To Buy Bonds
Voluntary Periodic Purchases Via Monthly Pledges
 Being Inaugurated By Charles Babin M

day stressed the fact that there VIII be no pressure brought on any ems ploye to make 6 pledge if he feels that he is unable to, or to increaae pledge. Moreover, @ pledgee may cancel his obligation at any tinefif he feels it is necessary. IVY
 The committee of agents named today by the postmaster is as for lows, for the various departmental
 Chairman: Charles A. Babin; vicas chairman, William J. Phelan: C1erlss. Harold Blacker, secretary; Joifn Scadden, Carl Deeley, Herbert Gardss ner, John Slattery, Walter Geraghgss Walter Budd and Timothy DofiAt hue; Substitute clerks, Joseph FaS- rell; Laborer, Joseph Deeley; Cafg riers, Cornelius Coughlin, PatI Stafstrom, and Joseph Phelans- Substitute carriers, Harold Qui1ii.. Rural carriers. Charles Hodges; Motor vehicles, James Murphy; Gus. todian, John Cosgriff; and Supef- visors, Charles H. Platt, Henry B Quinn, Fred Letney and James Her1 bert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
'Bill' Dunlavey Named
 Treasurer OFF. Of A.
Executive Council Selects Local Man to Fill Post Made
 Vacant By Death of James J. Walsh; Honor Merited

William H. .Dunlavey, sealer of weights and measures for the city of Waterbury, was honored last evening by the executive council of the Grand Court of Connecticut, ForeSterS of America, by being elected grand court treasurer to suc- ceed the late James J. Walsh of Meriden. The special meeting was held last evening in Plainville and attended by executives from all parts of the state. Grand Chief Ranger J. P. Petroski of New Bri- tain presided.
 The late James J. Walsh, whose funeral was the occasion of unusual tributes in Meriden last Tuesday morning, served as grand court treasurer for over thirty years. He was reelected by the state conven- ton held in Hartford last May. In addition to his state honors MT. Walsh also held the position of su- preme secretary. His successor to the latter post will be filed when the supreme court executive com mittee meets.
 In honoring "Bill" Dunlavey of Waterbury the grand court selected one of its own members, incident ally a most outstanding one. By virtue of his of1ice as a past grand chief ranger, MT. Dunlavey is also 8 grand court officer. The vote last evening was a unanimous one.
 MT. Dunlavey in addition to hold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
JULIA LANCASTER
 SUING FOR $l,OOO
Flora and Joseph Grap- pOne Defendants in PrOp-
 erty Complaint

Damages of $i,OoO are sought in an action filed in common pleas court today by Julia E. Lancaster of Watertown, against Flora and Joseph Grappone, both of Water bury.
 The Watertown woman alleges that on october 3, 194i, she en- tered into an agreement with the defendants to purchase property To- cated at 245 Highland avenue for sT.5OO in cash. Shortly afterward she made an advance payment of $l ,O0O on the real estate, and on october 23rd. 1t is charged, the de- fendants offered her a warranty deed, subject, however, to Q re- striction and encumbrance. At no time. Mrs. Lancaster contends, was an offer of clear conveyance made, and the defendants later state that 1t could not be made, and that the advance payment could not be re- turned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
YOUNCLAD HURT
 IN SCRUB GAME
Billy Walsh Formerly of Waterbury Suffers Frac.
 tured Thigh at Devens

Fort Devens, Mass, Oct. 28-Wi- liam Billy Walsh, IA, son of Major and Mrs. James P. Walsh of Fort Devens, formerly of 3S Waterville street, Waterbury, Conn, is at pres ent convalescing from a broken thigh, suffered while engaged in 8 scrub, schoolboy football game. At present he is confined to the Old Station Hospital at the Fort.
 Young Walsh, a student in the Aver Junior High school, served the past summer as mascot and bat boy for the Recruit Recreation Center baseball team. This team, coached by Capt. Benjamin Trus- koski, formerly of Waterbury, Conn, was the championship team of Fort Devens, defeating every team on the post and reached the semi finals of the Corps Area play-offs.
 Billy graduated from St. Mar garet's parochial school in Water bury last June. Tn addition to be- ing acclaimed valedictorian on his scholastic standing, he was also elected president of his class.
 His father, Major J. P. Walsh, is the adjutant at the Recruit Re- creation Center. At this point all selecteeS and recruits from the First Corps Area are processed and clothed, and transferred to the Re- placement Training Centers.