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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

mistaken He invalid for several weeks aferward
1t looked if the iinX going to let Hyacnte alone
for awhile until last month when he had his 30Oth accident
He public elevator at the time and he was just
getting the floor OF his office when large porty
who had been riding with him yelled stop thief and
swung haymaker to his jaw, fracturng It, IT seemed
the elevator of the buttons Hyacntes coat
had caught the watch chain of the large When
latter. who later his to the police as Maui
rice Santineo prominent theatrical producer his
gold watch and chain departing with Hyacnte
he had mistaken him for pckpocket.
The theatrical producer anxious to make amends
SO fascinated was he with Hyacntes many msfortunes
proposed him play 10 be called Tho
Unlucest Man in the World" 1t would be based on cpl
life and he would be paid excellent
salary The only proso that he permit Santineo to
insure heavily assign private detective 10 be
him all times 10 keep the ink away.
Santineo the play will be a smash hit and
Hyacine hopeful that will be the play and not himself
that is a knockout.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

r the age OF three Hyaente Figucira of Portimao
"a Portugal had his first accident. thereby inaugu-
rating his unenvabe the worlds I'M
lucest The other day shortly before his 34t birth
day he celebrated 300h and positively last accident
That is il will last If the combination OF
prominent theatrical producer, insurance company
private detective and Hyacinte himself can outwlt the
INK that has to him than his shadow for al
most 81 years.
Hvacnte who been wine salesman between fire.
qen treatments repairs convaescences and rests IN hos
pitfalls throughout Portugal is mild little man VINO mas
trouble He has had to- No matter
where he went what he did whether alone or In a
crowd his INK tag right along with him and say
in hooking "Ah, there Hyacnte m what kho
of catastrophe cook up for you today? Another
skull fracture perhaps? dislocated shoulder? Or some
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

Pseudomas in the rear rank specializes
in an acid that is most effective in
treating scurvy, deficiency disease
formerly more harmful TO navies than
torpedoes Similarly, the Aspergillus
knows how TO overcome calcium de-
ficiency and many other microbes in
our defense plants, with unpronounce-
able names. know how to roll out the
vitamin pills. More aggressive bac-
terra help to process the steel that goes
into weapons.
Then there are the acetone workers.
Man has known for centuries that
molasses could be fermented into alco-
hol If rum is getting scarce these
days it's all because anerobic bacteria
have been placed in the fermentation
watts to change the molasses into ace
tone for use in explosives This process
was developed during the first World
War by European scientists. Not salts
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

and other farm products into substances vital
TO defense They work overtime without going
strike or A w O. L. just give them plenty to eat Like
any soldier they happest when well fed.
Their names would make even hardboled Army
geant SHUTTER he called the roll Rhzopus for example,
Is the gy who turns out indispensable Tactic acid The
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

its efficiency in the present emergency DR. Eliza
Mccoy up training for these bacteria not
long ago the University Of Wisconsin BY careful seec
ton and workers she has enabled
up production from 20 to rs per cent
II all factories could do well, America would soon
find herself well armed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

8 M a s n g q ri b s?
Yep. that's it. It's
e en- weeks since
YOU cracked a rib
Whereupon Hya-
cinte would i'm
mediately get him
self volv g d in
some sort Of acct
dent, either a SIM
pie or a compli-
Gated one. 1t SEEM
ed to make no diff
ference which to
the jinX so long as
Hyacinte landed in
the hospital.
His first acct
dent was one Of his
simplest ones, as if
the jinX which at
tached itself to him
then, at the age of
three, was begin
ming to condition
him for the many
which were to fol-
low. 1t occurred
after dinner when
iiyaCInteas nurse
put him in bed. to-
gether with his toy
[ e d d y bear with
which he slept.
A s [ h @ nurse
S I art g d to leave
[ h c roo m, h g
dropped the teddy
bear and reached
over to pick ii up.
The nurse turned
and came back to
help him. AS she
did, she tripped
over the bed post
at the foot eEthe
bed s h a k in & the
mattress so that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

through the streets
Of Portimao, de-
termined TO avoid
an accident at any
cost. he nearly met
death. A truck
dashed out of a
side street, top
ping his light car
over and a silver
of glass gashed his
leg badly. He lost
much blood before
a passing physi-
clan boundShis leg
and drove him to
the nearest hospi-
tai.
AS the physician
was in a hurry he
drove off without
saying anything TO
the hospital in
terne, a young
doctor fresh out OF
college. T h g in
terne W @ n [ off
duty, leaving the
patient in care of
a night nurse.
tiyacinte dIdn Z
ven think IL
strange later that
evening w h en- a
doctor took a pint
of blood from his
arm.
Next morning
the hospital au-
thorities checked
up after a nurse
was changing his
bed linen and saw
his bandaged lee
Then they realized
that he wasn't the
blood d o n or for
whom he had been
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

little Hyacine fell out the hard floor with his left
doubled up under him Although he screamed with pain
the doctor who Immediately called told his parents
reassurngy that was green break and would
mend
The most complicated accident that happened TO him
was his 2S9th when he just past 33rd birthday
1t was shortly after electrical evening last
July when the lightning had put the lighting sys-
TEN OF Portimao temporarily out of order.
Hyacinte was enjoying breath Of cool air, sitting at
the window of his bedroom the floor
when breeze caused shutter bang Alarmed by the
sudden noise his terrier, Pedro jumped off the bed
which he doing and toward the window growing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

AS he did he overturned the emergency kerosene
lamp which Hyacine had lit the blazing kerosene ignited
his haired and the frantic
torch running adly around the yelpng in terror
and setting everything fire
With his first for his pet Hyacinte pursued
captured Pedro and rolled him blanket smother
ing the flame The itself blazing merriy however
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
Tea Shower Is Given Saturday
 For Bride-EIe(t

Honoring Miss Adelheid Gunthner, bride-to-be of Frank Pauls of An- chorage, a hosiery and handkerchief shower was given Saturday after noon at the home of Judge and Mrs. G. F. Alexander. Hostesses were Miss Jane Alexander and Miss Deborah Pentz. Forty guests were asked.
 A crystal centerpiece with orange blossoms and green tapers decorated the tea table. Spring bouquets and greenery were arranged throughout the rooms of the Alexander home.
 Pouring during the afternoon were Mrs. Courtney Smith, Mrs. Russell G. Maynard, Mrs. Warren Eveland. Mrs. Frank Metcalf, Mrs John Mc- Cormick and Miss Magnhild Oygard
 Serving were six members of the Public Welfare staff including Mrs. June Forrest, Mrs. Leonie Smith, Miss Violet Mello, Miss Betty Good man, Miss Winnifred Sipprell and Miss Elaine Housel.
 Miss Guenthner, well known Ju- neau social service worker for the Department of Public Welfare. will sail for Anchorage April 10. She will be married April 19, to Mir. Pauls, technician in charge of the lab- oratory of the Public Health Depart ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
Last Rifles for
 Mrs. Bradford

Using the ritual of the Eastern Star, the last rites for Mrs z. M. Bradford were held yesterday after noon at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary. The chapel was taxed to capacity by friends of the former well known Juneau woman W ho passed away a week ago yesterday at her home in Wrangell. For in- terment the remains were brought by MT. Bradford to Juneau, where the couple had lived for many years. Florals were numerous and beauti- full.
 The eulogy was said by MT. Ralph E. Robertson and solos were given by Mrs. George F. Alexander.
 Interment was in the Masonic plot in Evergreen Cemetery. and pallbearers were Leo Mccormick, M. O. Johnson. George A. Parks, John Newmarket, c. A. Sabin and w. A. Chipperfield.
 Two sons, Curtis Bradford and Elliott Bradford, the former from Ketchikan and the latter from Pullman, where he is attending the Washington State College, arrived on the Yukon Saturday night for the services. One brother, Elliott Fremming, also came here from Hirst Chichagof, accompanied by Mrs. Fremming
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
MISS COL LWELL
 k ENGAGED TO
 EDWARD BUTLER
Juneau Teacher Reveals Announcement df Tea
 SdfurddyAfternoon

When Miss Margaret Colwell brought forth her cellophane hat box and removed the lid, to display her new Easter bonnet, tea guests invited to the E. F Clements home on the Douglas Highway Saturday afternoon were surprised to find, not hat, but wedding bell, to which were attached the names Margaret and Ed" Friends were then told that she would become the bride of Edward Butler on June l.
 Well known and popular in Ju- neau, Miss Colwell is the daughter of MT and Mrs. E. E. Colwell of Chadron, Nebraska She has been an instructor in the Juneau Public Schools for the past four years and is graduate of the Chadron State Normal School, where she is affil- lated with the Alpha Phi Pi sor- ority.-
 MT. Butler is the son of Mrs. A. Brown of Portland, oregon. He has resided in Juneau for the past five years and is an employee of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Com- pany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
Serbs Send Message 10
 King Peter
Committee Is Organized in Juneau 10 Help in Case
 War His Yugosldvia

At meeting of the Serbian people of Juneau held at the home of Marko Dapcevich last Friday. the topic of discussion was about the situation in Yugoslavia. As result of the meeting, a telegram of con- eratulations was sent to King Peter II and his newly established gov- ernmert. The wire was sent in the Yueoslavian language, but trans lated reads as follows:
 "Io His Majesty, King Peter II, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
 Most enthusiastically, Serbs of Juneau, Alaska, congratulate your Majestys' leadership of Yugoslavia. May the blessings of God be with you and lead you with the inspira- tions of your ancestors and tn e last admonition of your father. Lcng live Karadjordjevich Dynasty! Long live Yugoslavia and her hero ic army!'
 This was signed by the Commit tee Of J. N. Defense.
 At the same meeting commit tee was organized for the Defense of Yugoslavia as follows. Sam Dap- cevich, E. p. Rundich and Marko Dapcevich.
 The purpose of this committee is to get in readiness to help in case Yugoslavia is forced into war, and to cooperate with all other com mittees organized for the relief of countries invaded or oppressed by the Axis powers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
"MAISIE'S" BACK IN FEATURE AT
 CAPITOL THEATRE
Ann Sofhern Starred win Lee Bowman in Lat-
 est Comedy Hif

Ann Sothern and Lee Bowman, aided and abetted by Slim Summer vile and Virginia Weidler, provide some Of the seasons most hilari- ous and heart-warming comedy in Gold Rush Maisie,' third in the popular series dealing with the ad- ventures of the stranded showgirl, which opened Sunday at the Capi- tol Theatre
 Miss Sothern was never in finer fettle with her wisecracks an timely homilies than in the Ari- zona desert setting in which this latest adventure finds her. Enroute to a cafe-singing job in a small Arizona town, her jallopy breaks down and leaves her adrift on the desert. Lee Bowman as Bill finders, young ranch owner comes to her rescue but withdraws his welcome when she dodges his advances. His misogynist hired hand, played by Summerville. disapproves of wom-  ems influence around the home, anyway, and both he and Bowman disapprove more than ever when Maisie returns with a whole family of itinerant crop-followers who have turned gold prospectors. Virginia Weidler turns in another fine per formance as the daughter of this family who insists on adopting" Maisie. When the gold strike proves a fluke. all their troubles start anew, Of course, and once again Maisie must figure out a solution
 Turning in individual gems of portrayals arc John Hamilton as Bert Davis, Jubilee's father: Mary Nash as the mother; Scotty Beck cit as Harold, the young son, and even Baby Quintanilia as the youngest of the family; Charles Juaels as the unfeeling cafe own | CT; Wallace Reid, Jr., and Victor Kilian, Jr., as two young prospec- tors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
SPARKLING HIT TO BE SEEN AT
 10TH CENTURY
Three Cheers for inc Irish Now Showing on
 Local Screen

Shure and it was a great day for old Erin yesterday, when Three Cheers for the Irish" Warner Bros. comedy hit. opened at the 20th Century Theatre. It's swell story, packing all the lightness and charm of bright new Easter bonnet.
 Lovely Priscilla Lane, Dennis Morgan and Thomas Mitchell all give excellent performances in the lead roles and will delight the hearts of every happy Hibernian in town. They are given unusually line support by Alan Hale, William Lundigan, Irene Hervey and Vir- ginia Grey.
 Three Cheers for the Irish" is a rollicking story of a retired New York policeman who is persuaded to run for Alderman and learns that pounding city beat was a much simpler task Peter Casey, played by Thomas Mitchell, is as- sisted in his election campaign by his three daughters who jump into the campaign with all the beauty they can muster.
 Poor Peter soon learns, though. that his oldest girl. played by Irene Hervey, has been a little too ambi- tious and has accepted campaign funds from the towns most notori- ous gambler, To add to his woes, Priscilla Lane, playing his young est girl, falls in love with the young cop who has replaced Casey on the Force.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
LAST TIME TONIGHT
 AMECHE-JOLSON "SWANEE RIVER"
211E31v THEATRE
MORGAN OFF FOR
 TRIP TO WESTWARD

Thomas A. Morgan, General Manager of the Columbia Lumber Company, and President of the AL aska Federal Savings and Loan As- sociation, left on the Yukon for Anchorage where the company has large lumber yard.
 While in the Cook Inlet metropo- lis, MT. Morgan will also establish a branch office of the loan associa- tion there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
ChapeIddies Will
 Gather Tomorrow

The Chapeladies will hold their regular meeting tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Camper on the Loop Road. . Mrs. J. Pederson will be co-hostess and all members are asked to at- tend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
BACK TO FAIRBANKS

Harry c. Watson, who has been attending the Legislature sessions during the past 50 days left for the Westward on the Yukon en- route to his home in Fairbanks. He was accompanied by Mrs. Watson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
SEWARD MAN THROUGH

Seward merchant H. S. Kawabe is passenger on the westbound steamer Yukon, enroute home after trip Outside. With Kawabe was his wife.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31

The District of Columbia, with an annual factory production valued at $8O.00o.000, ranks ahead of the states of North Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming, tn e Census reports.
 Tn the reuall trade 1leld the num- Der of filling stations is exceeded only by the number Of grocery stores, according to the Census.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
RETURNS TO ANCHORAGE

Karl Drager, attorney of An- chorage, who has been in Juneau for the pas two months, left for the Westward on the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
Knights Leave for
 Their Seattle Home

Earle w. Knight, Managing Edi- tor. of The Alaska Weekly, pub lished at Seattle, and Mrs. Knight, left aboard the Columbia for their hcne in Seattle. MT. Knight has lesn here for several weeks and as joined early last week by Mrs. night The popular couple .re- oeiVed many social honors during their visit in Juneau.
 Subscribe Jo the Daily Alaska E,mpire-the paper with the larges. paid circulation
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
Rotary Dinner Dance
 Held Saturday Night

Rotarians and their ladies attend ed the annual Rotary dinner dance Saturday evening in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. Approximately 100 club members and invited guests were present for the affair.
 Music was provided for the eve- ming by Klondy Dufresne and her orchestra and Rotary President pr. w. M. Whitehead acted as master of-ceremonies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31

brief bolero with the new beow-the- elbow sleeveg. Brother is crsply tailored in a Buster Brown blouse of white cotton single-breasted collaress jacket with patch pockets, and trousers that are brief and pert Right is dress of striped seer sucker, a practical wrinkle discourager. The simple white collar and vest effect are framed by horizontal border of stripes The dress has sholt sleeves and tiny bean-bag gathered pockets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31

The Daily Alaska Emp.re has the largest paid circulation of any AL aska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31
HELP AN
 ALASKAN
Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service
for this oualjfied worker.

STOCK CLERK - Young man, age p, high school graduate. Ex- perienced in department store as stock clerk, billing clerk, receiving, etc. Call for ES 278.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31

Now is the time for mother to start Easter wardrobe for the small and daughter If she makes the clothes at home she won't have budget
 blues. The brother-and-sister ensemble gives we-dressed look and the suits shown left above are in the traditional shepherd check in navy and white, combined with plain navy. Sisters little cotton and frilled blouse is tucked into and an chored to the peated suspender skirt. There is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-31

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

innocent persons and was eventually himself
hanged izard
Nobody was safe from the curses and
nailnancy of the Witch of Wookcy. II any
body offended she caused sickness called "A
"murran' in old times 20 fall upon their
sheep and cattle
In the words Of poet who wrote her
history in verse: There came 10 Wookey Hole
a learned wight who not afraid Of her SIMS
ter reputation. resolved 10 stop her from
doing further harm"
Seeing him approach the cave she
emerged from it and raised her claw-hko
hands and was about TO curse him when ne
chaunted from his godlie book" paternoStcr
and sqrnklcd her with holy water
The effect was instantaneous Hardly had
the water touched her before she uttered "a
NlowHg roar which is said 20 have shaken
the rocky walls of the cavern and then 10
and behold turned into rock
Above the stream that pours out of the
cave may stll Doe seen "a rock that bears the
likeness OF an evil hag. But if she died IN the
body her spirit old not perish for on certain
nights of the year Il aniuatcs her rock effgy
with a ricndish animation
Recently two Somerset youths John
Peters and FL Brown sent 10 prepare the
place as an air shelter were approaching
tho mouth Of the Hole after dusk when they
heard strange sounds proceeding from &c.
Wondering what the noise WAS about thcv
cautiously approached The Wookcv Hole when
tbey were brought 90 an abrupt halt by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

Sir Marmaduke rode like the wind but
fast as his horse ran, his enemies gained on
him. Al last he found his way barred by a
great ohasu at The foot of which Numbered
the green pillows OF the Irish Sea.
CoaNing his gallant mare Daphne Sir
Marmadukc took the giant leap known 20 this
day as The Huntsmans Leap He cleared the
chasm and landed in safety on the cliff OPP
positc
III 7 don't catch thee thou uugodly son
Of Behal. -ePraisc-God Moses Grfnths
shouted may tho devil turn thee into
NANCY crow
So saving Griffths put spurs 60 his horse
and leaped BE failed 10 clear the chasm and
fell into the raging sea He was a powerful
swimmer and succeeded In reaching the foot
Of the opposite cliff Although hurt by the
buffetine OF the waves he was able 20 climb
into a cavern.
Seeing his Puritan followers looking down
upon HIM he yelled 10 them for help hut they
hated ham for ms harshpcss and cruelty and
lcft him To- hif fate HCwas Too tuieebcd by
las Swim 10 take another so he stayed and
starved to death
Ever since then the cave is said 'a hc
haunted by moustrous crow NANCY and
with Iqua evil eyes 5ra long te9t arppue
with h.ood WINS aTpplton Has reported thre5T
wears Sgo \wbcH Nr 4ad Mr. Na-tsn.l..rya
Wlth thcI SON and dfagh'er-Ir .a,. Sass FROM
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

We have an abundance OF evidence that
ghosts moan and groan produce rafting OF
chains and other noises u they can mako
so many sounds they are surely able L. sing
songs We need not Doe surprised 10 hear
them singing There VIII Always BE An
England
Many of the shelter caves were inhabited
by prehistoric men at the dawn OF the human
race ON The walls Of some there are pre-
historic drawings while thorc arc stiN
few stone-axes fsh-hooks and other srto-
facts which have escaped the industrious
Psychologists.
The study Of these objects has helped 10
distract the fugitivcs and improve their
minds
one Of the most haunted caves m Eng.
land is Wookev Hole in the Mondip HIS
Somersetshre. II is today greatly used as
a refuge for those in danger Of air raids.
AS long ago as the 2nd Century a. j.,
Clement OF Alexandria a Christian writer OF
great psychical insight declared that tho
great cave or Hole of Wookey was haunted by
fcarsome phantoms that clawed at daring me
trudcrs with long. bouy fingers and emitted
blood curdling groanY and luoJns interniuglcd
with peals Of diabohcal laughter.
1t vas not however until centuries later
that the cave acquired really widespread
reputation FOR evil. through "a hlear- cvcd
shriYcod bag known as the witch -of
Wodley" who took ur her abodc 'bcrc ,,t-
tracted by the subordinate demons. creatures
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

Of tho Caliban type
that had always in
habitcd the cavern
Very probably sh"
went there also 10
escape from the n0-
tOrious English witch
hunter Matthew Hop
kins. who was th"
cause Of persecution
and death Of many
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
BY ELLIOTT O'DONNELL
THE Ghost MAN,

LONDON. England Dec 70
NGLAND contains that for centuries have been
> the subject the lurking Of ghosts
- Today the ghosts whatever the spiritual inhabitants
be called greatly disturbed by seekers Of
shelter
they
almost ghosk Of them their spirits remarkably
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

a report has reached
the great Physical Re
search Society that the
ghosts are annoyed Al
being disturbed by the
shclter-seekers II "a
alleged that the an
Gent loafers do not
like the vulgar modern
mob OF fugitives from
airplane bombs
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ghosts really object 90
the air raid victims
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