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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
By GEORGE TUCKER


 NEW YORK-What bingo is to the movies, free champagne is to the night clubs.
 The managers themselves VIII tell you: We don't play bingo. We give away a few bottles of wine now and then, but it's just in fun Phooey.
 They give it away because 1t helps trade. At least, they think it helps trade. Night club mana gers are not noted for their all truistic instincts. They are busi- ness men in a business that is one of the most hazardous of all gam bles. When the trade falls off, they face trouble. The overhead keeps going.
 So. one of the things they do, calculated to make the customer want to come back, is cater to the old bingo theme-the idea of giv- ing away something for nothing
 Greenback Rain
 MT. Sherman Billingsley, shrewd, astute owner of the Stork Club, does better than champagne. He gives away Sl00 bank notes.
 1t works like this. Mir. Bill ingsIey has several hundred balloons inflated, and into some of these he places his Sl00 bank notes. These balloons are sus- pended from the ceiling. At a given signal they begin to float down, and the scramble begins. To date there have been no broken bones, but the shrill cries of triumph from the lucky misses have often been heard as far as the Triborough bridge. The champagne gesture can be worked a hundred ways and it has been popular since the nadir of the depression, Usually it is awarded as a prize, perhaps for the best dancers.
 There's a night club in Green wich Village that gives wine for lucky requests to the orchestra. Suppose there are 200 guests. Perhaps a number of guests will request a popular song The sev- enth to ask for it is awarded the champagne
 Soothing Syrup
 In still another club the enter tainers summon stooges from the audience. They engage the vic- tims in some form of competition, make them appear ridiculous, and then assuage their feelings witn gift bottles of vintage champagne.
 It isn't bad feature at all, It's something to talk about and people do talk. But, what is more important they often go back and take their friends. That's the idea - To get 'em back.
 It's egitimate-and it's fun.
 But it's also bingo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau) U. s. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WEATHER BUREAU

Forecast for Juneau beginning July IS: Couoy tomght light rain Sunday; lowest degrees highest Sunday about moderate southeasey winds
 Forecast for Southeast Cloudy tonight with light oegmng early Sunday not much tempeature south to southeasterly winds but straits Sunday ts
 Forecast of winos of the Gulf of Alaska Dixon Entrance to Cape Spencer winds cloudy tonight winds becoming souheasery Sunday Hnchnbrook fires southeast eastery winds ran Cape Hnchnook
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
ENTERTAINs TO-DAY

Miss Mary Wander Leest enter tained this afternoon at her home on Main Street to introduce Miss Cecilia Gurr, who is visiting her. and Miss Edna Nelson. Guests were invited to call from to o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
Watch for last story in this series in Mondays Empire.

An improved method for deter mining the air content of freshly placed concrete has been developed by the Bureau of Standards, De- partment of Commerce.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCI

ALASKA EvANGELIZATION
 SOCIETY
 (Native Gospel Services)
 GEORGE H. HOMELESS
 MisSionary-in-C Charge 1O:30 a.m.-Sunday School. 7:30 p.m.-Evening Service Sub- feet, Have Men Lost Sight of God?"
 wednesday, 7:3O p.m.-Prayer meeting
 All are welcome at these services in the Mission Building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
ON SICK LIST

Albert E. Goetz has been confined to his home for the past three days with an attack of the flu.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
THE NIGHT CLUBS NEW ERA Champagne Waltz free)
 Keeps Hot 5pots Fizzing

Editors Note: This is the fifth in a series on New York's night clubs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR RENT Room in private home, $15. Phone Red 575.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19

BUY DEFENSE BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
GERMANS CUT.
 THROUGH LINE.
 AT 5M0LEN5k.
Reds Strike Back at Ru- mdnian Oil Fields
 Hold Giant Reserve

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19

 AIDS FURY,
 HEAT WAVE
Hundreds of BIdzes Re porfed as High Tenn
 perafures Prevail

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19
DougldsC Church
 Services

Notices for this church column muN be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change Of sermon topics, etc. ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 No service tomorrow. DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
 o:15 a.m.-Holy mass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-19

Empire Classifieds Pay!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
White Hankies

PURE WHITE handkerchiefs.
which have never really gone
out of style. show signs OF re-
turning 10 fashion.
Whether it's 10 be carried in
the purse for practical use, or
Sported daShingly from the
blouse pocket, the handkerchief
is 10 be snowy white.
Fragile lace edges may orna-
ment the handkerchiefS that are
worn for show, but sheer, un-
decorated. pure white daintiness
Will characterize the handker-
chiefs that are~Carried for use.
Many women will welcome the
return of the demure white
hanky 1t can he put in with the
rest of the family wash. and
when il needs boiling after use
in cold it can take this treat
ment, too.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
For Bright GIints

THE HENNA pack will make
the hair auburn, the rinse will
merely impart red glints TO
brown hair.
To use either one on hair that
has been overbleached is
grave mistake, unless the oper-
ator has specialized in hair dye.
ing. knows her chemicals.
To use henna on pepper and
salt hair is to have the dark
threads come out red while the
white ones may be pinkish or
a carroty tone.
Home experiments OF this
kind should be prohibited for
the comfort of the public eye.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
Use Correct Name Forms
On Christmas Cards
BY MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN
Authority on Good Manners

WHAT FORM of should my Christmas cardsf
Should the title before name?"
This the frequently asked about Christmas
Christmas cards printed engraved
should this important question.
Here the easy-toremember rule: If the appears
before the title should be used before the But
appears after the the informal he
first name. without the ttle) should be used
formally worded in the third
person. naturally the formal should be used. Like this
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen
Wish You a Merry Christmas
and q Happy New Year
THE NAME the end of like the at the
end of letter is signature and signature title before
the
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Mary and John Alton
Best Wishes for Merry Christmas
Mary and John Allen
Greetings From
Mory and John Allen
Another popular form of signature for informal Christmas
cards The Aliens or greetings included
The Allens-John, Mary, Dorothy and Robert
WHEN informal married couple are printed
usually first: Mary and
TO the vile,
the form John and Mary follows the Mr. and MIS- or
The wfes usually written first when the signatures
hand usually because there no detne
rule about this
when they sign the cards las they
them their last
do this they prefer But customary me
the wifes rst Mary dnu JONI
chfds included the greetng Inc
written irst John and Mary and ROBERT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
For These Little Things,
Helen Gives Thanks
BY HELEN ROWLAND


and gentle Springs
skies and sunny Junes,
kisses-under Summer
For pleasant drives through quiet lanes,
taxcabs and Pullman trains.
For charming books and pcture-plays
To fill the fleeing peaceful days
For men who do not me-mlch
And friends who make touch,
fresh and sweet
And, than all-enough 10 eat.
thank the Lord this fateful year.
/ living here.
Where don alright
The population every night
Where calmly sit and sup
the fear bomb pop
Down roof and splatter
And spoil my butter-toast and tea.
I thank the Lord for
And when | througho
For shops still bright and gay
turkey Thanksgiving Day!
For movie and glamour boys
And holly wreaths and Christmas toys;
all the charming gifts I'm giving
Oh yes thank the Lord I'm living
All day the heart me sings
thank the Lord for lots Of things
The modenized version Of the entitled
Il Thank Things which appeared this
column
MANY A MAN thinks has fallen girl when.
reality, he tripped-and made forced landing
SOMETIMES THE most beautiful and gamorous part Of
love S which existed only womans imagination.
HAPPINESS: THE capacity for loving everybody little and
somebody lot
Distributed b, syndicate,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
Dawn to Dusk
In Wardrobe
Of weaters
BY JOAN DEAN

FROM \ mere utllltN gar
raent. worn under coats for ex-
ira warmth. the sweater has
come a long way until now il Is
an impressive part Of the feml-
nine wardrobe.
Sweaters 60 gaNly forth from
early morning ti,-the wee sma
hours From Sloppy Joes,
adored by the sweater and-skirt
crowd, 10 Sparkle-trimmed eve
ming knits. there is literally
sweater for every hour Of the
day.
CALIFORNIA, THE home Of
smart casuals gives US the
Catalina. wool. knit in squares
each square a conventional
tree or flower design
II Is SfIp-on Jacket style and
buttons 10 the round cardigan
neck with silver hall-buttans.
There is a braided yarn border
al the neck which ties in a soft
bow.
The sleeves are extended at
the shoulder, slightly. and then
fl smoothly 10 the wrist.
ANOTHER SPRIG HTLY
sweater is the SwissIe. which as
its name implies, is as fresh as
mountain breeze. We show il in
white with colorful yarn flowers.
A row of these gay flowers
Chamber up the front and each
flower center is a tiny yellow
plastic button.
Worn with circular white
wool skirt. which is faced with
rayon satin for extra flare. II
makes a gay outfit for the young
miss.
THE TWO-TONE Scallywag
has nipped-in elastic waist and
hip-length peplum.
The jacket-blouse fastens to
The high round neck with small
glass buttons. The sleeves are
Short and have scalloped edges,
as has the peplum-
Z The one pictured is in pale
yellow and lavender block knit
but is also available in the same
knit in solid color.
KNITS HAVE invaded the
evening field and are a-glitter
with sequins and jewels.
We found a red zipper-front.
knitted blouse with iridescent
sequins in floral scroll pattern.
With il is worn a matching
or complementing f1oor-length
skirt. Rhinestone accessories
make il most attractive night
about-town costume.
WHITE, WHICH Is high
fashion this Winter is also popu-
lar in dressy sweaters. We saw
one bright with gold embroidery
and sequins.
An all white dinner-skirt is
smart, or contrasted with a
black II makes an interesting
costume. Gold bracelets and
ear rings are a nice addition.
DAYTIME AND evening
sweaters come in such variety
of colors. ranging from the
palest tints 10 the deep rich
hues. that you can let your
Imagination run riot in mixing
or matching.
Black sweaters are fashion
item right at the moment and
may be used for any occasion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
We Can Still
Say-Happy
Thanksgiving
BY IRENE M. HAWKINS
women's Editor. The Detroit Times

IHHNkSOlE I'M!
Three hundred and twenty
years ago the American people
gave thanks for a bountiful har-
vest. Matter of fact. ii was a
lean harvest they were
merely grateful that with care
full management they could
weather their first Winter in
this strange land.
America has produced so
much since that first Summer
that nobody nowadays would
think of being thankful for a bin
Of turnips,
Indeed, there are those who
wouldn't eat turnip and
we're complaining bitterly about
a number of things.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-20
We're Annoyed

We're mad because we are
threatened with wearing cotton
hose -. because il takes two
days to get delivery on merchan-
disc because IL is impossible
10 match the yellow satin for
Aunt Mabels Christmas robe f..
it's an outrage,
But, all me. America has
much 10 be thankful for this
year f. more than ever before
-. since we were born.
We can be thankful that over
in the corner grocery there Is
plenty of bread and butter
milk and eggs. turkeys and
plum buildings and that our
ration card does not say :. only
one 10 customer.
What OF "!
Thankful that nobody is maxi
ing US turn out the lights and
that there's fuel enough TO heat
the house.
Thankful that we live in a
land where we may think out
loud. turn on our radios and
after dinner get out the family
car and 60 for peaceful drive.
That though we complain
about the excise lax on lip
sticks and other cosmetics, we
-can-still obtain them. How
those Pilgrim grandmothers
would throw up their hands il
they could hear us being thank
full for lipstlck!
vsnity7 No!
Vain creatures. they would
say but nothing is vain that
makes people happy. Sara Jo-
sepha Hale. Americas first lady
editor. preached that in the
Lady Book.
Happiness is what America
can be thankful for -. its what
were determined not 10 have
taken from us.
And so. we're thankful we can
go about our Christmas shop
ping as usual and that we shall
not be spending our holidays in
an underground shelter .. that
no matter the hardships accord
ing 10 our standards. we shall
not really suffer with hunger or
cold.
The world is in a state and us
with il and we probably have
many disagreeable tasks ahead
Of US but come what may.
we shall he in Heaven compared
10 other countries and for
that alone let us be thank
full.
America can still say .
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
Full Weather Report


 CONNECTICUT = IncF aslng cEOudGmesD and met so cold thas aGternOOm and tonight
 Boston. Dec. 22-(UP) Weather forecast:
 MASSACHUSETTS,, RHODE Is- LAND and MAIN D = Increasing cloudiness and not so cold this aIter- non and tonight.
 lEiId Winter
 Boston. Dee. 22 = (UP)-A conn paratively mild winter and a fairly carry sprang wele foreseen by 10. B. RideouI, meteorologist of Raoio Sta- tion WEEI, In Q long-range New England forecast prepared today For the uniled Press. Alshouwh there will be intervals Of cold weather, lie said, such perlous will not be prolonged and the Wln- terwill not be more than normally stormy.
 Most of January win be marked by cold weather, with good forna- tipn Of ice over much Ok New Eng land, he predicted. Winter condl. tlons arc likely Co continue until about Feb. 16, he said, put from then ne anticaipasas with consicerselss cs... .'l 3 New England.
 midr0ut believed &he temperatures would rnmWo Mumk8v warmer than normal during 4ha latter part ux February ana esn Mell in.2 sdaKehs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
500 Children Enjoy
 Diversified Social
Community Club Distributes Gifts at Christmas Party;
 CYO Holding Dance Friday Night
WASHINGTON HILL

The annual Christmas party for the children of Washington Hill, given by the Washington Park Cofis fnlinity club, was held Saturday aftS crncon at the Community Houee. About 500 children were taken care Of with toys distributed by santa Claus, iinpersonated by . member of the committee. The children Te. ceiyed bagg with popcorn, fruit, candy, nuts and c gift.
 Entertainment was furnished by pupils of Regina LeoFiard'S dancing ciazs and Chrigsnias carols were sung by members Of the Goodwill Dramatic cluh. The children took af1 active part In the group sing ing, under the leadership Of Mrs. Margaret Gcadden Coffey, who pIay- cd the piano for the singing.
 The program opened with the singing of the national anthem. James Sutton sang Away in c Manager" in real pFofesSlonal style. Paul DeYoe gave . speciality dance. Next was Q waltz clog by four girls, Norma Paris, Patricia daiinop, Jos Eephirs Day and Joice Burton. Silent Night. and It Came Upon Q Midnight Clear, was the 4th num- Der on the program, sung by the chorus. Jo!ce Burton gave c Dutch dance with wooden shoes.
 Joy to the World ard The First Noel was offered by the chorus Of the Dramatic club. Little Shirley Plurgis did Q speciality dance, "Do-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
RULES FORMULATED
 TO INSURE SAFETY
Handling Christmas Tree Lights, Decorations De.
 nlands Extreme Caution

Rules for i1Suring safety in the handling and operation of Christ. mas tree lights and decorations have been Issued by Electrical Inspector Martin O'Rourke. He urges that care be taken with both indoor and out- door electrical decorations. MT. o. Rourke's safety rules are aB follows:
 1-When you take the lighting set off the closet shelf, inspect 1t for insulation weaknesses. If the insulation b damaged or if the sockets are broken, discard the set and get . new one.
 2-Screw some of the lamps into the sockets and see If any Hive" metal of the socket or lamps is left exposed, which could contact metal ttnSel and cause Q Short-cirs cult.
 3-eee if the wire insulation is Intact where the wires enter the sockets. # the insulation will slide back on the wires 6 short circuit Is possible. ls
 EIf the tihsei reflsctors are usd, see that no metallic contact isAmade with the Tive" metal oi the sockets.
 B-N an extension cord iS neces- BaTy to light the tree, sec that it is Of approved quality. Approved extension cords, ike approved cords on appliances, are marked with the label of Underwriters Laboratories.
 6-If you want to surround the base of the tree with "M1oW" buy one of the -combustible materi- ais readily available. DO not use cotton. If practicable mount the tree in Q pail of water. It will stay freSher and will not dry out and become 50 inflamfnable.
 i--For outdoor decorations use only sets designed for outdor use.
 2-Don't connect the wires to the lighting circuit until the if1staila- ton Is complete. If readjustment is necessary turn off the current first. Special care must be exer- ciscd in handling electrical things out of doors to avoid shocks.
 3-Mount lamp sockets down. ward SO rain and snow can not leak in. (Water is 6 conductor of elec- tricity).
 4-Extension cords should be ap- proved, rubber sheathed type. DO not use brass-shelied sockets on extension cords. Use sockets and plugs made of insulating materi- ais.
 O-Asbestos insulated cords such as used on heating appliances should never be used out of doors or in damp locations. Use sockets and plugs made of insulating nia- terials.
 6-In selecting either indoor oE outdoor decorative lighting seta see that they are approved by Ua- derwriterS' laboratories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

ton WATR yesterday, urged coTn- plete support of the fund.
 Local radio stations will represent four other speakers during the course of thig week. Appeals will be broadcast by Rabbi William P. Greenfield on WATR tonight at 6:66; States Atty. William B. Fitzgerald on VERY tomorrow night ct 7:25; Allan Rockwell, labor supervisor of the American Brass CO, on WATR tomorrow at B:46 D. Yr1., and Mrs. Herman Rooster, vice-chairman of the Red Gross drive, Thursday at B:46 ?. m. over WATR.
 Today's contributors were:
 Webster School Teachers, $45; Webster School, S4l6e; LeaVen- worth Faculty, t60.50; Leavenworth High School, SB2bo; Hendricken Faculty, s16; TIendricken School, S6.36; slocurn School, $28; Chase School, S4.08; Chase Faculty, S1l; Anderson Faculty, se; Anderson School, 9e.26; East Mountain School, 94.80 East Mountain Faculty, @.
 Wilby High School, $.20; Duggan School Faculty, $l; walsh School Faculty, s03; slocurn School Fac- tllty, S63B0; Driggs School pupils and Faculty, 90308; Mulcahy School, S7.3e; Bishop Street School, $2.23; Lincoln School, 9.60; St. Mary's Convent, S4375; Maloney School, S344l; Waterbury Catholic High School, s70.30; wilson School, $26.92; Chase School, Sel7; Walsh School, 923.oe; Chase School, s4B8.
 MT. and Mrs. John D. Goss, $2B: Frederic R. Kellogg, $26; Esther A. Hall, e20: Charles II. swenson, $l0; Florio Post No. {, S5; Paul A. Mon- roe, g; Pupils of Open Air School, 9l; David Holmes, ei Asa c. York, Sl; Ada II. Osborne, S2; MT. and Mrs. r. Knox, 92; Nellie Hanley, $6; Alethea D. and Rene M. Puffer, $50; Lithuanian Ladies Educational Club, 910; Anonymous, 96.
 Thom McCAn Store No. 070, e5; D. Robert Stevenson, e2b; Dr. P. J. Brennan, Sl0; Lieut.. Shea Auxll- iary, v. r. w., No. POI, 96; Maurice F. Shea, $6; E. w. Goodenough, M. D., 36: J. B. Rusl1in, 95; Mir. and Mrs. r. W. Burnes, S5; Mrs. Arthur J. Lunly, S6: Mrs. Robert ?. origgs, 9i00; W. J. Hutchinson, Si00; Mrs. Albert s. Hermann, 950.00; Collec- tions at Air Warden's School, si0.26; Mrs. Charles Poster, Sb; MonSignor Joseph Valdambrini, e2S.
 Franke Pope, Si0; 0uy violette, 9i; Sophie MikalSkas, 46; Mrs. Julia 8. Gmah, ei0; Rev. James ?. Woods, e6; Pupils of GtS. Peter and Paul School, S2i.76: Mrs. John Ivory, e6; Mildred Harmon, 9E; Mrs. Harry 6. Coo, 9l; Mrs. g. DTourr, 50 cents; Josephine Rinaldi, si: Mrs. Y. J. Harrison, ei: Mrs. Walter Upson, Si; g9rs. Frederick smedley, ei; Anonymous, 50 centS..
 Mrs. Gray somers, 9i; Mrs. Mary dianrI, $i; pr. and Mrs. Q. J. Biz Zozero, S20; Mrs. Walter Sfnyth, 9l: Anonymous, 96; Unemployed farmer @; Mrs. Albert II. Gaess, el; Mrs. Susan ssnyth, Sl; Miss Etta Russell 1l; Mrs. 0. O. Since, Si0; Dr. and Mrs. Merritt Beere, @; Mrs. Emma Kinnear, @; John W. ODonnell, 9i0; Charles Doescher, ei: Christian Braun, S2; Albert Nicholi, Si;
 St. Thomas School Pupils, addi- tional e2.l0; Faculty of Hopeville
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

The two air raid services are re- sporisible directly to army air head- uuarters ct Mitchell Field, l.. !. The control station, by direct telephone, receives signals of possible air raid alarms. The observation service, if planes are spotted, reports to Nit chel Field, where its reports are cor- related with those of other spotting posts and alarms sent of, # deemed necessary.
 other phases of the city's defense program continued on a wartime basis. Another session of the sec oild school for air raid warden voI- unteers will be held ct 7:30 tonight at Wilby high school. More vol- unteers are still needed, and can register either at Wilby or at the civilian Defense Volunteer office, 2 Field street.
 Most local members of the State Guard, who had been on special duty, were replaced Saturday by companies from Torringtol and AIl- sonia.
 The Defense Bond committee stepped It's city-wide program for sales of bonds and steInps.
 Recruiting offices for the military services were still busy, and the civilian volunteer office likewise had many
 Lecturing at the air raid warden school tonight will be Prof. Rich- ard Flint of Yale, Boy Scout Ex- ecutive David ?. Babsor and Health Oficer pr. Edward J. Godfrey.
 Prof. Flint will speak on black outs. Mir. Babson, chairman of the Red Cross Disaster Relief cofnTnit- tee, will speak, on emergency work. .Dr. Godfrey will outline the work Of the Waterbury Medical Defense committee.
 Cldef Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin has received from girls efn. ployod in the health department . town clerks office and street de- partment an offer to help in the if1dexing of names of Wardens, They will work under Mir. Curtin, Wil- liaiH ]. Derwin and Michael Hayes of the park department.
 CfA Y Of AHlsonia and Go. H Of Tor1ington are now on state guard duty here. A number of members of co. c, of this city, also remain on duty, along with detachments from the headquarters and medi- cal companies. Major Peter E. FOX head of the third battalion, remains In command.
 The new guard units will remain on duty several weeks, when they will be replaced by other units.