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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21
SOLDIER IS
SAFE AFTER
MERCY TRIP
Signal Corps Radiomdn Is
Flown 10 Fairbanks
from Barrow

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 2l-Cor-
poral James Truly, 20, army radio
man from Point Barrow is "chipper
and smiling" recovering from an
emergency appendectomy after be-
ing flown to Fairbanks Thursday
by Pilot Sigurd Wien.
Maj Gen. Simon Buckner re-
ported to the Western Defense
Command that Vein also flew two
Eskimo inductees and a school
teacher south on the mercy flight
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21
BY HERMAN ALIEN
AP Feature Service Writer

NEW YORK-Ten years ago the
Four Ink Spots were porterin
around back-stage at the Para
mount theatre. A lot of important
things have happened to them
since then, but the most important
was their recent triumphant re-
turn at $4,000 a week, as the top
billed act at the same theater, the
pinnacle of American vaudeville.
AS Deck (Goldmouth) Watson
the fun-loving Ink Spot. would say
everything is now home cooking,
what with considerable radio
money and photograph record
sale second only to Bing Crosby in
the vocal music class.
The 1--WE quartet owes its sue
cess to getting fired.
I'VE were porterin' at the thea
ter every night until about ten,
Deck recalled, then we'd go out
giggin' around
tGigging, he explained, means
picking up stray singing jobs for
whatever they pay0
Off To England
1--WE got to payin' more atten-
ton to singin' than porterin' sc
the boss he let us go.
I'VE went up to see Moe Cal
NO xuoy,tad q iph Iya coiJ sIxybat d<
you do We told him singin', anc
he said Here, take this card anc
| go over to the Waldorf Astoria.
Didn't even listen to our act.
Well sir, it was try-out fol
Jack Hilton-you know, the Eng.
lish orchestra leader. He liked us
so the next day we sailed with hin
for England
That was late in 1885. The boy.
toured England and the continent
with Hilton year and a half, cap
tivating everyone, including tht
then Prince of Wales with g
swingy number entitled Your Feet.
Too Big" 1t was inspired by Decks
valet, Big Time Foots.
! Prince Was A Cat
! why. man, we used to sing thai
around our dressing room, just K
kid Big -Tife Foots," Deck con.
fided. Then one night when We
were gettin' set for an encore, Mr.
Hilton came around in back of me
and whispered Do Your Feet.
Too Big We did and, man, die
they roar!
That Prince of Wales came
around to our dressing room ant
had us do it all over again. Man
he was real cat!"
After the boys came home i
was pretty slow going until the.
recorded IF I Didn't Care" il
which, you remember, Billy Ken
ny (the tall one) opens with a higf
tenor solo and Charlie (Solit
Charles Fuqua follows up with {
bass monolog.
Billy had gotten discouraged anG
quit to take job as a singing waiter
in Harlem, but when the nation.
juke boxes began to wall care
almost in unison he came back tx
split $4,000 royalty.
/ Since then it has been strictly
home cooking
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21
ROBINSON
IS WINNER
18TH FIGHT

NEW YORK, March 81 - Ray
Robinson ran his long winning
streak last night to % straight,
stopping Norman Rubio in seven
rounds but only after the tough
est battle of his professional ca
reer.
Robinson entered the ring weigh
ing 1887 pounds and Rubio
weighed 144 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21

The straw OF grams, soybeans and
sunflower seeds are a few of the
common items used for manufac-
turing substitute materials.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21

The Daily Alaska Empire mas the
largest paid circulation of any Al
aska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21

BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-21
Colorado,
Stanford
In PIay0ff
0ppone nfs in Finals oil
Western NCAA Win
in Close Games

KANSAS CITY, March 21-Colo-
RADIO checked a wild last half rally
and scoring surge by Kansas to
win the basketball game by the
close score of as to A to enter the
final in the western NCAA basket
ball playoff against Stanford who
last night defeated Rice by a
score of SO to A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
MOTORISTS REPORT THEFT OF STAMPS
Two Federal Auto Tax Stamps, Rationing Books
 Taken From Cars

Thieves enjoyed 8 field day yes- terday at the expense of four motor- ists who reported to Police Desk Sergeant Edward Aston thefts of two gasoline rationing books and two federal auto tax stamps.
 Rocco Capabianco of 223 River street told police his coupon book marked F984612B had been stolen. His registration was given as 2U553. :.
 Ethel Butler of 542 Washington avenue reported her windshield sticker stamp, 44712997 had been stolen. Her registration is Wz894.
 Carl Kriger of Pratt Lane, Hitch cock Lake, reported the theft of his coupon book. His registration Is KP787.
 Francis Maher of 10 Girard ave- nue reported the theft of his wind shield sticker. He discovered the theft after returning to his parked car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
MISSING YOUTH
 RETURNS HOME
YOungster Suffering From Head Injury-UnabIe to
 Explain Experiences

James Mccarthy, 14, son of MT and Mrs. Patrick J. Mccarthy of 371 Watertown avenue, admitted to the Waterbury hospital last evening told Lieutenant William Pollard of the detective bureau this morning that he remembers hitch-hiking a ride in the rear of huge truck to New York yesterday, but does not remember how he returned.
 The lad was located in the West End by two friends, Vincent Ja- mele, 1T, of 872 West Main street, and Robert Foster, IA, of 40 North Riverside street. The friends notified police headquarters and James was taken to the hospital by Lieutenant John Calvin, dazed and disheveled
 Mrs. Mccarthy, the boys mother said her son had been missing since Monday. She informed Desk Ser geant Edward Aston of his disap- pearance at 2:10 a. m. yesterday adding he had been missing since Monday afternoon.
 Examined by a hospital interne only 8 bump on the boys head was discovered, though he was unable tc explain to hospital attaches last night where he had been or what had happened to him. He did tel them, however, that he was hit or the head and that his feet were sore from walking.
 The hospital interne, following ar examination of the youngster, or dereG. a hearty meal and plenty oi rest for the patient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
PROTEST VOICED
 BY AUTO TRADE
Dealers, Repairers Object to Reporting Damaged
 Cars to State

More than 800 automobile deal CTS and repairers, representing the garagemen of the state, voiced loud disapproval of a regulation recom- mended by Motor Vehicle Commis- sioner John T. Mccarthy, requir- ing them to report accident-dam- aged automobiles brought in for re- pairs, at public hearing in Hart ford yesterday afternoon.
 Following the hearing it was an- nounced by Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner J. Walter Darley that no decision would be announ- ced by the department until all ob- jections had been thoroughly con- sidered.
 Prior to the 1941 session of the Legislature the law required al garages, repair shops, etc. to report automobiles brought in for repairs after an accident. The Legislature however, eliminated this section ot the statutes. It was said by William M. Greene, director of safety and statistical research for the High way Department, that growing tendency on the part of motorists not to report accidents in which they arc involved was the reason for the demand made upon the garagemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
Agents Must Assure
 Prospects of Place of
 Employment, Home
Increase in Number of Persons at Work Reported in JuIy-LOcaI Placements lS9o Better Than
 Figures for Previous Month

fore moving here. There continues to be some movement of workers into the state, principally from scattered eastern seaboard areas, These workers consist, for the most part, of construction workers and unskilled factory labor.
 Waterbury
 Job placements in July increased 18 per cent over June, the highest since February of this year. Con- plete conversion to war production is growing rapidly and it appears now that 1t will be completed by the end of the year. Some difnculty is still being experienced in the pro- curement of materials and, as a re- suit, much of the hiring has beer for replacements rather than for expansion. July ordinarily brings shutdowns for inventory and vaca- tions, but these interruptions were practically eliminated this year be- cause of war production.
 Claims for unemployment com pensation increased per cent but this trend seemed to change toward the end of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
NO CHANGE HERE TN GUARD SETUP
Supernumeraries to Con- tinue on Duty at Various
 Defense Plants

Supernumerary police in this city, now doing 24-hour patrol duty at the American Brsas, Chase, Scovill and Farrel Foundry Companies, will not be retired from such posts de- spite the order placing all factory guards under Army control, Super intendent of Police William J. Roach stated this morning.
 The new order, affecting war pro- duction plant guards in Hartford, will not effect the present local set- up, he added, for in the Insurance City the police setup at factory plants is entirely different than that holding sway here.
 In Hartford, he added, super numeraries had been doing eight hours police work on streets and motor patrols and then entering the factory for anaother eight-hour shift. Here supernumeraries can work but one-eight hour shift daily At Chase's, Scovill's and the Amer ican Brass the supernumeraries ride, while at F'arrel's the bluecoats walk No such Army order involving Waterbury has been received here as yet, Hartford being the first city in the state so involved. The sup ernumeraries now doing defense factory duties here are not guards, added Supt. Roach, but are supple ments to the personnel of respec- tive factory guards.
 The Army order hitting Hartford supernumeraries IS believed to be the aftermath of complaints from factor executives that man can- not do justice to one eight hour job while holding down two eight-hour jobs daily. One or the other job will suffer under that setup, factory officials contend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
GIRLS HELD ON THEFT CHARGE
AIlegedIy. Stole Pennies From Exchange Place HO-
 teI-Caught After Chase

Two 14 year old girls were turn ed over to probation officials this morning following their arrest yes- terday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock by Officer John Meaney. for theft of 150 pennies from 8 third floor room in the Hodson Hotel.
 Lieutenant Joseph Bendler, who investigated the break, said the of- ficer detected the pair leaving the third floor of the hotel by the fire escape. As soon as they reached terra firma they fled, but were overtaken by Officer Meaney near Center street.
 The pennies they took from the room were the property of 8 lodger who later in the evening informed the desk clerk that his room had been entered. The window in the room was found wide open and some papers on his bureau were thrown about.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
Hospital
 Bulletins

Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvOy suffered a dislocated shoulder yesterday when he fell on 8 set of slippery stairs on his property on Robbins street. Af- ter treatment at St. Mary's hos pital, Judge McEvoy was allowed to go to his home. He is being atetnded by pr. John J. Mullen.
 Ruth Stimson, 13, of 308 North Main street, Union City, suffered an arm fracture yesterday when she fell from 8 bench. Sc was treated at St. Mary's hospital. |.
 Frank Cravo, of 63 South Main street, Naugatuck, was admitted to Waterbury hospital early this morning after suffering a severe laceration of the arm. The acci- dent happened at the Naugatuck Glass O., where CravO Is em- ployed.
 Joseph Ferdanes, of 168 Mill street, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday for a fracture of the right arm. Circumstances of the mishap were not given.
 Improvement is reported at St. Mary's hospital in the condition of Mrs. Margaret Kilmer, 39, of 68 Englewood avenue, who was in- jured Monday afternoon when an East Main street bus skidded on to the sidewalk and knocked down 3 signpost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
Influx of Defense Workers Brough Under State
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of BuiId- ing Inspector John T. Hartley:
 John E. POrzenhein, lunch cart at corner of West Main street and ThOmastOn avenue, S1O,0OO.
 Miss Anna Marie SOIOmlta, close in front porch at 329 Edge wood street, $1OO.
 Sam Santa Lucien, repairs tO verandas att 129 Wall street, S25O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
GIRLS CONDITION
 REPORTED SERIOUS

Thirteen-year old Marton Sedg- wick, of I'll Piedmont street, in- jured yesterday in a fall from a tree near her home, remained in a serious condition at St. Mary's hos pital today. Her name Is on the dan- ger list.
 The girl suffered Q skull fracture and fractured her right wrist in the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12

in the town clerks office in connec- tion with the concerns purchase of the E. J. Manville Machine Go. of Connecticut at Hamilton avenue and East Main street are as follows mortgage release to Hendey Ma chine Go. of Torrington, four deeds at a total value of $12,72763; re- lease of machine contracts to Hen dey Machine Co.,, two deeds valued at $5,164; release of mortgage to Henry Prentiss & O., Ins., of New York, $6,367.12! release of condi- tional bill of sale to Atwell Go. of Hartford, $500; release of mortgage to American Tool Works of Cin- cinnati, $5,712; release of mortgage to Edlund Machinery Co. of Court land, N. r., $903.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
@114Mb7yn<vt& ESTABLISHED 10OS
ESTABLISHED IesS

You Haven't A Leg To Stand On When You Admit You're Uncom- fortobIe In Summer Weather. GoodoII hos toiIored comfortable Tropical Worsted Suits for men like you for $24.75 ond it's your own fault if you're not comfort obIe.
 The weother's tough up to Sep. tember fifteen-ond the eoing's tougher # you're not dressed 10 meet it and enjoy it.
 Summer wsother's oil right -K you dress right for it - You can't expect the clothes you weor in ou- tumn are going 10 be comfortable tn August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
Production Personnel
 Remains at Manville's
New Officers, Directors to Be Chosen Shortly at ReOr
 ganizatiOn Meeting-$5OO 900 Involved in Sale

Rowley w. Phillips, former local stock broker, announced today that he of group of Connecticut New York business who have purchased the J. Manvle Machine Company Negotiations long in progress completed yesterday afternoon The present oper atng management will be retained MT. Phillips said in a statement but new officers and directors will be within few days Present production personnel will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
COMMUN|TYCLU
 TO BUY BOND
Another $500 One AuthOr- ized-Tribute for Egan
 Family
Washington Hill

The regular business meeting of the Washington Park Community Club was held last evening at the Community House. president John B. Cuddy presided. It was voted to purchase another $500 Defense Bond--and to devote any time that ordinarily would go for amusement, to the War Effort Committees will be named shortly to this effect of course everyone is so busy now, that social affairs in the future will be laid one side and the Club will go All Out For National Defense.
 MT. and Mrs. James Conway, and Mrs. Richard Peters were recent visitors with MT. and Mrs. Richard Mayell of Atlantic City, N. J., Mrs. Mayell is a sister of both Mrs. Con- way and Mrs. Peters.
 Miss Dorothy Poeltl daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Poeltl of Keefe street is spending her vacation with her aunt, Miss Ann Poeltl, at her cottage, Deer Island, Bantam, Conn.
 To say "The Hill" was stunned with the announcement that it's pride and joy, Senator Egans would not be candidate for the 18th dis trict this year was putting 1t mild- ly--Then to top 1t off, that he was moving from the Hill made all the neighbors feel very badly indeed.
 The Egan family has always been residents of the Hill, Mrs. Edward Egan was formerly Miss Vera Ken nedy of South street.-the Street which has contributed so many fine citizens to the city--and both fam flies have always held the highest respect of their neighbors and friends. The Senator's daughters, Miss Esther and Miss Mary Louis will also take little something with them--as they have 8 great many friends among the younger generation.
 Eddie Egan, as he is affectionately called among the people III this vicinity, is one of the finest ex- amples of young manhood born and raised on Baldwin Street--and has always lived in the Immaculate neighborhood--is the son of the late Patrick J. Egan--one of the most respected old timers of the Hill, an excellent parlimentarian--a n d 1t seemed natural that one of his sons should become State Senator from the district. MT. Egan ST. served on the Board of Alderman during his lifetime --and when Eddie Egans name was mentioned as running for the senate--it certainly gave the Democratic ticket brighter, more encouraging outlook--and now when he has decided to withdraw--we doubt if another candidate can be found, who will measure up to all the fine qualities that Senator Egan possesses.
 The Hill is indeed, losing a fine fellow, a good citizen and a fine neigflhor.
 A play entitled, "The Conversion of Mrs. Stacker" will be given by the washington Park Playground at ' o'clock this evening at The Con- munity House. Miss Yvetter Robe telle Is the director, and will be as- sisted by Anna Colangeli. Admission is Free and every one is invited to attend.
 A bingo party will be held Friday evening at T o'clock, with Richard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12
LOOKING AHEAD

Herman Shumlin, directing the motion picture version of his play, Watch on the Rhine," at Warner Bros, will go tot New Orleans when he is through at the studio to gath- CT material for his next Broadway production, Great Big Doorstep
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12

remain ana the company will re- tain its headquarters in Waterbury and continue its present line of work.
 The sale is understood to involve about $500,000. Controlling stock was purchased from the Colonial Trust Co.,, trustee under the will of the late Daniel Hart. The Hart estate was represented by Robert s. Walker, trust officer for the Colonial Trust O., and by Attorney Terence F. Carmody.
 Disclosure that MT. Phillips was playing prominent role in the Manville negotiations was first made in The Democrat 10 days ago. The sale was arranged by Phillips, Kraft & Fischer, Inc, an industrial en- g;neering firm of which MT. Phil lips is president.
 MT. Phillips issued the following statement today:
 "The E. J. Manville Machine com pany has been purchased by a group of New York and Connecticut busi- ness men. am participating in this group, and will be interested in the company. Phillips, Kraft & Fischer Inc, arranged the transaction.
 "T'he slate of officers and direc- tors has not as yet been completed but will be announced within a few days.
 ''The operating management ot the Manville company will remain as it has been. The personnel oi the factory organization is likewise to remain as 1t is. The company! business and production will con. tinue along present lines, and tht company will continue manufac. turing in Waterbury.
 "ROWLEY w. PHILLIPS"
 A $132500 mortgage deed of the E. J. Manville Machine Co., to the Kingsboro Mortgage Corp. of New York City has been filed in the town clerks office. Provision Is made for repayment of the loan as fol. lows: $6,000 on Sept. 2, $6,000 or Oct. ', $10,500 on Nov. and $10,- 500 monthly thereafter. The rate ol interest has been set at six per cent The agreement allows the concerr the privilege of repaying the unpaic balance at any time during tht existence of the loan.
 Mortgage, machine contract ant conditional bill of sale releases filet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12

A group of New York children write Joan Leslie, at Warner Bros, asking for the flag she carries in Yankee Doodle Dandy" for their clubhouse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12

California's farm income is ex- pected to pass the one billion dol lar mark in 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-12

1oRRATNE ALL SALES FINAI.-sALE STARTS s:sO A. M.
Askov American., 1942-02-26
Ellison

Jesse Fenstermaker and Gust John
son made business trip to Willow
River Monday.
Gust Johnson visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Johnson one day last week.
Jesse Fenstermaker made a busi-
ness trip to Askov Friday afternoon
Mrs. George L. Speed visited Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Fenstermaker and
family Sunday.
Mrs. J. M. Fenstermaker called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson and
Edith Speed one day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Asleson and
family of Finlayson, were Sunday
guests at the Jos. Pince home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Drahosh and
son of Excelsior, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa Fenstermaker and family
one day recently.
Douglas Brown is staying at the
Alfred Johnson home at this writing.
j. M. Fenstermaker called at the
Chas. Johnson home Tuesday eve
ming.
Mr.. Gerard called at the Chas.
johnson home last Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Palmer Paulson and
Mrs. Minnie Paulson visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Johnson recently.
Askov American., 1942-02-26
Bert A. Messenger

Bert Allen Messenger, formerly OF
Bruno, passed away at the Bemidji
hospital February 13, 1912, after an
illness of four days.
He was born in Sauk county, Wis
consin June 3, 1865, later moving to
western Minnesota with his parents
When a young man he went to work
in a harness shop at Montevideo,
working there until the year 1902
when he bought 160 acres of land four
miles northwest of Bruno, staying on
the place winters, then going to the
harvest fields during the summers.
In July 1919 he sold his place, going
to Grygla, Mimi, on farm until a
few years ago when he went to Be-
midi where he passed away. He
leaves two sisters and many other
relatives.
Interment was at Bemidji under
the auspices of the I. O. 0. F. lodge
of which he was an honorary member
many years.
Askov American., 1942-02-26
Elbow Lake

Willard Nelson of Duluth, spent
Monday at his parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson of Wren
shall, and MIR. and Mrs. Jewel Nelson
of Duluth, spent part of Sunday al
the Ben Nelson home Mr. and Mrs
Jewell Nelson also called at the Johr
Work home.
Mrs. Ben Nelson and Mrs. A. Jense.
called on Mrs. Chas. Lawrence one
day last week.
Elwin Chesbrough recently became
the owner of new Farmall tractor
Several from around here attended
the Arthur Larson funeral at Sand
stone February "a. The Larson fam
lily have the sympathy of their neigh
bors and friends in their bereavement
Ben Nelson and Robert Nelson
were in Willow River on bushes!
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Bagge and Tee
of Askov, called at the Ben Nelson
home one evening last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Nelson and Rob-
ert did some shopping at AskoI
Wednesday of last week and also
called at the Hans Bagge home.