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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
Four Wrangell Men Missing Aboard Boats
 Now Long Overdue

Four Nrangell men were report ed missing this week in evident boat mishaps and the Coast Guard had apparently abandoned fts search for the long overdue Edward Sehenk according 10 word from Coast Guard headquarters 10 L. B. Chisholm. one of it's owners Aboard che sehenk when il disappeared during last weeks severe storms were Warren Chisholm. eo-oWner and skipper Of the vessel son of Mr. and Mrs L. B. Chisholm and husband Of Mrs. Lee Chisholm. proprietor of the Yu- kon Lunch. James Forester, prom inent Iegionnaire whose wife Mrs Emma Forester and their two daughters. Emmy Lee and Pat ty reside here and Henry Johnson. Wraugell man who was reported ta- ken aboard at ketehikan recently as deek hand The other WrangelI man missing is Dan Bayne. anoth- CT prominent Wrangen Legionnaira. who was a member of the crew of the ioug-overdue halibuter Hege- land The Hegelaud disappeared out 10 the westward al the close Of the halibot season more than a month ago It was owned in Seattle and had Louis Holm as skipper.
 The Edward Schenk was reported 10 have left Prince Rupert around October To- bound for Ketehikan with low She was in the Army transport service. her skipper. War Ten Chisholm had enlisted with her crew the latter part of August and they had made one round trip to a northern port from Prince Rupert previous to her disappearance. The week end of October 10 experienced one Of the worst storms to have hit Southeast Alaska in recent years.
 On October II the sehenk's tow was found high and dry above the high tide line on a beach south of ketchikan indicating that il had been swept ashore in tne heavy gales and sea. The barge was located af- ter part Of its cargo had been pick cd up over a widely scattered area.
 Hope that members of its crew might have escaped and made their Way to the beach was abandoned yesterday by L. B. Chisholm when he received word from Coast Guard headquarters that the Coast Guard Was apparently abandoning search for the vessel after len days of truitless effort The wire said. Al ter thorough search by Coast Guard and |. $. Army no trace of crew or boat. It is presumed that boat is lost with all hands"
 Mrs Lee Chisholm. however. re- fused to give up hope. @I know they are still alive, she said. 'I know the kind of boatman Warren is. If he saw they We're in danger he would cut the tow and make for the beach. l know they're on the beach. can just see them" Mrs. Chis- holm is also a sister of James For rester one of the other missing men.
 Mrs. Forester when interviewed said she would rather not comment If the men are officially missing it seems to me the families would be first to be notified was all she would say
 The Schenk was owned by the Tongass Timber Co. of which L. B. Chisholm and his son Warren are main stockholders The vessel rls well known in southeast Alaska hay ing bH.d these waters for many years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
Navy To Get
 Six Billion
 Appropriation

WASHINGTON = The Senate completed congressional action yes terday on S6,34l.196,8S7 ap- propriations bill which also auth orized the Navy to enter contracts for S9.510.000.000 worth of new vessels. The bill carried $2S72.- 100000 for 14.6l1 Navy planes and S600.000.000 for the construction Of new housing facilities near Army posts Naval stations and factories and shipyards
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23

WASHINGTON = China's Gen. eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek announc- ed in Chungking that the Chinese armies were making all possible preparations for a counter offensive against Japan.
 The Japanese have reached the peak of their offensive power and are now on the decline Allied vic tory is certain" General Chiang said.
 In the Aleutians where American war planes are carrying out a raid a day schedule against the last enemy base at Kiska. no further develop ments were reported.
 General MacArthur's Friday morn ing communique said Japanese and Allied bombers have exchanged blows. the Japs bombing Port Nor esby and the Allies bombing Buin. Allied ground troops, meanwhile, were continuing to push the Japs
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
YVES RECOVERING

Word received here the first Of the week reported that Clarence Wies, well known Wrangell man, who was taken ill in Ketchikan a short time ago and was said to be in grave condition, is recovering and was able to sit up. He hoped, it was said, to leave the hospital today or tomorrow
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
TRAVELLERS

Wrangell folks making applica- tion for travel this week with the local ATC office are: Mir. and Mrs. Fred Gunderson, MT and Mrs. Pe- ter Mccormack. Sr, Mir and Mrs. William Taylor and Peter McCor- mack, Jr., H. H. Hungerford, Chet Lloyd and James Nolan. The four latter went to Ketchikan to serve as witnesses and officers at the District Court.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
RACK HOME

Mir and Mrs. L. c. Lemieux, son and daughter-in-law of MT. and Mrs. A. Lemieux who have spent the last ten days here visiting rel atives en route from Seattle to Ju- neau. left this week for their home in the Capital City. Others going to Juneau included Privates Lloyd Ben jamin and Hall Ferguson, J. A Cox and Charles HeamaA.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
CANADIAN CUSTOMS MAN
 OUTSIDE FOR WINTER

Jeff Rees, Canadian Customs off, eer at the boundary on the Stikine was one of the last passengers down river on the Hazel B this week. Rees will leave shortly for Vancou- yer expecting to return to his post when river travel opens again an the river next spring.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
CRITICALLY ILL

Mrs. William A. Holtzheimer, wife of Alaska's District Attorney, is re- ported critically i'll in St. Ann's hospital in Juneau No details of her illness could be learned here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
RRATTEROs SOUTH

Mr. and Mrs o. Brattebo left this week for the south The Brattebos have been in Wrangell the past two years while MT. Brattebo, Federal Building Inspector, was in charge of the construction of Wran- gells new Federal building.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
EEW NON.COM HERE

Bo-tsNain William s. John. Jai. ted States Coast Guard, arrived in WranSell this week To be stationed here. Where the Boats'n comes from cannot be divulged bur it's no mil itary secret that he is an old timer in the service and has a son and daughter both in the uniform of their country
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
OLD CR0NIEs OFF
 ON ANNUAL HUNT

Lew Williams. Editor of The Sentinel, left for Petersburg last week end on ten-day hunting and vacation trip. In Petersburg he was met by Frank Dufresne and George Folta of Juneau and, with Earl Dinner of Peterbsurg the party left for Duncan canal and way points.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
MR. 6 MRS. MIG C0RMACK
 SOUTH TO VISIT RELATIVES

MT and Mrs P. C. Mccormack, ST, are leaving shortly for Seattle where they will visit their daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murphy and family. Mr. Me Cormack will undergo further eye treatment while there. They plan to remain in the Queen City all win ter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
TAYLOR'S OUTSIDE

MT. and Mrs Bill Taylor, well known Wrangell couple. are leaving soon for a vacation trip Outside. While south the Taylors will take a trip east.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23

Mr and Mrs. William Tennis, and daughter Maxine, have gone south for the winter months. They expect to be located in Seattle until next spring when they will return to Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23

A note received by The Sentin- el from Jack Fisher former propri- tor of the Royal Blue Cab here. says that he and his family are located in Hillsboro. Oregon for the winter but expect to be home next spring.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
TO VANCOUVER

H. Gyelten, F. R. Sterling and Charles Hay were three passengers southbound this week to spend the winter in the States, or in British Columbia
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
JURY DUTY

Mrs. John H. Clements has gone to Ietchikan where she has been summoned for jury duty during the District Court session there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23

Alfred Steear, we'll known Peters burg man and brother of Chet Steear of WrangeH. Left this week far JHuRan-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to-
 Morris Pedersen, October 25. Mrs. Emma Case, October 25. A. R. Elsner, October 27.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23
TO PETERsHURG

Mrs. Peter Behrs. Joe Kuntz and N. A MeEachran left Wrangen this week for Petersburg
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
WATERBURY'S OWN BURLESK FEATURE
linda Nassau at Jacques All Week Supported By
 All=Star Cast

linda Nassau, local girl who has gained fame in the burlesque world as a sensational dancing star, will appear at Jacques theater all this week in another of her noted enter tainments.
 Nassau. who is known. as the Queen of Culver" and whose repu. tation as an artistic revealer of the feminine form is unrivaled. will star in Hindu Bells.
 Comedy, novelty, and vaudeville acts also will be rendered by the large number of entertainers in the show. Taking part in the comical performance will be I. B. Hamp. George Lewis, Doris Karr, and also John and Depinto, the dancing maniacs.
 Others in the show include Honey Breen, blues singer; Gertie Beck, character impersonator; Mozelle, ballet dancer; Jack Coyle, vocalist; Harry White. straight man: Betty Igless and her dancing 'Dollies" The Alfreda Walkerette chorus will perform.
 The show will be presented each afternoon at 2:30 and in the eve ming at S:30, with a midnight show scheduled Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
COREY HONORED BY ASSOCIATES
Various GrOttOs Repre-. scented at Testimonial
 Dinner Saturday

Mere than ias members of zln~ dah Auxiliary, members of various 0rottos throughout the state and friends honored Thom w, corhy at a testimonial dinner held Saturday night at the Chase Country Club.
 MT. Corby, who has been asSoci- ated with the advertising depart ment Of the Republican and Amer iean for the past twenty years, yeaves soon to enetr an Officers Candidate school of the United States army, He Is present Monarch of Zlndah 0rotto and . Past Mas ter of Harmony lodge Of MasonS, He has long been active In city and state Masonic circles,
 Richard D. Bensen, Chief Justice of Zig6ah 0rotto, presided as toast- master and introduced the speak CTS who included Lemuel D, Malaun, Monarch of Obeh 0rotto of Bridge. port, J, Frank Harrison, Chief Jus. tlce of oheh and Howard Evans, Master of Ceremonies of obeh,
 Also John E. Kilboulne, Monarch of AEiz Orotto of New Britain and Horace M. Brown, Chief Justice oi AEiz 0rotto.
 Also Vernon Hall, a Past Mon- arch of zindah, Albert o. Taller, AL bert Sheer, director Of Zindah'S band and orchestra, Harold Man. vile, patrol director, J, Sydney Pear son, secretary and Mrs, Richard D. Bensen, president of zindah's Ladies Auxiliary,
 Mir. Corby was the recipient of a military wrist watch and other ap- propriate service gifts, SR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

"The plays the thing" After seeing few hun, ured plays heaer critics Brooks Atkinson, Richard Watts and John Mason Brown evidently don't agree with the Bard because all three have packed their bags and are off for the Frank Bergin, sophomore chemistry major at Michigan State College is recovering at the college hospital from recent attack Of pneu- mona. Frank has been employed at the American Brass Company laboratory during the past two sum, rners and has made quite local reputation for himself as tennis player. Sid Shapiro, erstwhie Y. M C. A. camp firsaid advisor and Ruth KaStleman will be mar
 gas rationing at the municipal court and Judges John L. Gaffney and T. E. Conway have to pay the penalty
 third grade teacher attempting to stress the persever ance of the squirrel thought it would be fun to play guessing game with her pupils, she told them, T want you to listen to this story and tell me whom it is all about There is certain person who has been running around Ill summer and all autumn while others have been rest Ing And now this person spend the winter in nice warm comfortable home while those who resting all year will starve Now who is it? Eleanor Roosevelt oiled one youngster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

years, said repeatedly that after this war. America must make good the wrongs 0: 1919. But Roosevelt and Churchill cannot make the peace all by themselves; we must be ready and willing to give them a helping hand, he said. He cautioned against the belief that England and United States are going to do all the talking at the conference, and re- marked whimsically, Don't think for a moment that Stalin and Chaing Kai -Shek are going to say, All right, Winnie, you go ahead and do what you want, and we'll be hap py to get the leftover bones" They have worked hard, he said. and they will demand a representative share in peace negotiations.
 When asked, in the question per- iod what the individual citizen can do to bring about a better world order, the speaker stated that there are three things which every citi- zen worthy of the name should dc even now: CD Choose the right men to represent him in Washing ton; @ Make himself felt by writ ing Congressmen and even the President; (3) Make a carful study of the problems. of the day and the questions which will come before the next peace conference.
 Musical Program
 Rabbi David Polish delivered the invocation at the opening of the forum program, and Rabbi William P. Greenfield pronounced the prayer and benediction. The intermediate choir of Second church sang tho anthem, The Home Road by J. A Carpenter, and Beatrice N. Freethy soprano, presented solo, "Or Wings of Song" by Mendelssohn. The Second church symphony or chestra, under the direction oi George Gentle, presented severa selections as a prelude to the forum program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

and saw how shells from our des- troyers had moved down palm trees in that entire area, we had the answer.
 A jeep puffed by and we hooked on, of the 70 mm.'s onto the bump hours machine guns, Springfields and .45's parked over our heads. A Jap plane came over, dropping flares. Tn the distano, naval gum fire started and Che earth trembled from the shock of big shells.
 Runners came into camp to re- port to General vandegrift:
 "Sir, enemy craft approaching off, shore. We can see them on the horizonl"
 Patrols were sent out to inter cept possibl, landing attempts.
 Water rolled down in sheets.
 Later the general called together
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
Good Evening.
THE EARLY BIRD

Now lay me down to sleep,
 Juniors Christmas list makes me weepi For Junior and Billy Eddie Alice, all go-geuers Have proudly produced their Christmas letters Hardly has the Thanksgiving turkey been ." Than he kids present the best list yet , They have joined r the preparedness hurly-bury, , rnlovnE out the slogando your Christmas shopping carry They have gone to it promptly using both hsts' Ana prpscnrd to the family very long lists of what they want, many things nice All kinds of toys regardless of price, Oh they will be satisfied with ten cent galhS ff also are included long electric trains No Daddy and Mommy don't need to worry, Tbey won't have to think up things In hurry pecSnse Johnny and Jaeky and Tommy and all Have thought of everything from balloon to pau Don't worry parents about what to get don't pc 'ry"B' Tn tbe final analysis all you do Is the buyingl Don't worry at all, you won't need to say word 1he ehio'e" ""'e "' ~ ' ~ FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

the three correspondents then on the island-Miller. myself and Dick Tregaseis of TNS, who had landed from another ship--and told us he thought we should leave.
 Were glad to have you stay if you want. but if you're smart, youll get out with the transports this afternoon. If you want to stay, you must figure on being here for six weeks or lore and not being ahI, to get your material out"
 had more than 100 pictures I regarded as pretty important, and looking forward to seeing sea ac- ton, decided to leave. Tregasis made the same decision. Miller threw his fates in with the Ma rines and elected to stick 1t out for the balance of the campaign.
 Tregasgis missed the boat that day, I didn't,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
TO-DAY. NOV. 90


 700 D. m.-washington school; Standard First Aid; Pat Wallace and Dorothy Zibell.
 700 D. m.-56 Church street: Wa terbury Council of Catholic Women, hospital bandages, Miss Mary Kim nane, R, N.
 7:S0 D. m.-City hall, court rooms: meeting of industrial plant protec- ton committees with State Defense Council officials concerning dimout regulations. 7:S0 D. m,-Duggan school; Ad- vanced First Aid; Charles Williams and staff.
 7:S0 D. m.-Russell school; meet ing of all Zone c sector leaders for discussion of dimout regulations, etc, Henry J. Bowling, zone war den, presiding. l 800 D. m.-Thomaston branch; First Aid; Felix L. Matthews and Phyllis Duff,
 TUESDAY, DEC.
 SIS a. m.-American Brass Go. i; Standard First Aid: Earl Howard. 800 a. m.-Boy's club; standard First Aid: Arthur Very.
 i2:30 D. m.-Chase Metal Works; standard First Aid: Emil Albecker. 200 D. m.-56 Church street; Catholic Women, sewing for Chap lains' Aid association. Mrs. Mary Swehan, Mrs. John White.
 7:30 D. m-56 Church street; i; Catholic Women; nutrition class, Miss Ann Toomey. instructor.
 WEDNESDAY,, DEC. 2
 i2:30 D. m. - Woodbury high school: Standard First Aid: Mrs. De France Clarke. 200 D. m,-56 Church street, Catholic Women: Red Cross sew ing, Mrs. Mary Skehan, instructor. TOO D. m.-Washington school; Standard First Aid: Pat Wallace and Dorothy Zibell
 S:30 D. m.-Pearl St Community House; Standard First Aid: Mrs Henrietta Foster.
 THURSDAY. DEC. 2
 100 D. m.-Scovill's Doolittle AL ley hall; First Aid Get-Together' Walter J. Racicot and Charles Will Hams in charge.
 3:45 D. m.-Sprague school; Jun for First Aid: Mrs. Lawrence Far rell and Alice Fitzpatrick.
 FOO D. m.-Junior Women's club; Advanced First Aid: Pauline White and Rosalie Mckee.
 7:30 D. m.-Scovill's Doolittle AL ley hall: First Aid Get-Together,' Walter J. Racicot and Charles Will Hams in charge.
 7:30 D. m.-Seth Thomas Recrea- ton hall: Standard First Aid: FeliS L. Matthews and staff.
 7:30 ?. m.-Russell school; Stand ard First Aid: Mrs. Mary E. Nor gren; c. Russell Sumpf; Frank Hennessey.
 FRIDAY, DEC. 4
 goo a. m.-Boy's club: Standard First Aid: Arthur Verry.
 I2:30 D. m. = Woodbury high school; Standard First Aid: Mrs De France, Clarke.
 TOO D. m-Elks' hall: Standard First Aid; Mrs. Mary Norgren ane Daisie Palmer.
 7:l5 D. m.-St. Thomas church, Junior First Aid: Michael Hanlor and staff.
 SATURDAY, DEC. 5 HOO a. m.-Boy's club; Standard First Aid: Arthur Verry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
BAPTISTS OBSERVE
 PEST ANNIVERSARY

Special services in observance of the Fist anniversary of the Zion Baptist church were attended by more than 300 persons yesterday afternoon. Rev. w. H. Dobbins Of Baltimore, Md. was guest preacher at the services. and special music was presented by the church choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
NEW CONTRACT FOR
 CLOCK co. UNION

The Waterbury Clock Go. unit Of the Waterbury Brass Workers un- ion will meet tomorrow night at union headquarters to consider pro- posed terms of a new contract with the company.
 A union committee has been ne gotiating with company officials to- ward establishment of new con- tract for the past several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
Editor. Tall Tower Topics.

Editor Tall Tower Topics. want to thank you for your kindness in sending the papers telling o the passing of Edward L. MalOney He surely lived to a ripe old age May God have mercy on his soul. This have said many times since reading about his death knew Ed very well took part in three plays with him. '"The Silver King" Bound By Oath, and '"Ten Nights In Bar Room. often think of those sCod old days and the fun had at the rehearsals for tte plays He always the director as well as taking she leading par-so he had plenty of headaches recall one rather amusing incident in Bound By An Oath. If you recall, my brother the late Reverend John A. She'll had the leading part In one scene corpse had was talking about it. Ed said what we going to do for a corpse? May Smith pped up, There will be plenty of them after election At that time Ed was running for the Legislature and was defeated think he was easily the finest amateur actor of his time Ill Waterbury Tn those days program was complete without him, and don't think he ever got dime TOT what he did Again, may his soul rest in peace -
 F. S., Pittsfeld, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
FOREMEN ARE
 ARRANGING SOCIAL

The Industrial Foremen's Club will stage a ladies' night program December 10 at Temple hall. The program will include a humorous talk by pr. James Ellenwood of New York. songs by the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Quarteet. moving pictures and group singing.
 William Carpenter will lead the group singing. which will open the program at 7:45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
GIVES HIS KEY TO CITY

Pasadena, Cal. CUP)--Fred A. Krandall contributed personally to the metals drive here a 9-inch gold Key of the City of Philadelphia" presented to him 20 years ago when as vice president of the National City aBnk at Chicago. he presided at a national convention of bankers in the City of Brotherly Love. The key. however. w:s piled onto the ircsi scrap heap. instead of the gold pile. as the 'gold" had all worn away in the meantime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
First of Six Articles - "YOu Live For About a Year In a Month On Guadalcanal"
PHOTOGRAPHER CORRESPONDENT WITH MARINES HELPS SALVAGE FIELD GUNS ABANDONED BY FLEEING LAPS

sherman Montrose, Acme Newsplctures cameraman, who landed with the Marines on Guadalcanal last August and whose pictures were distributed Co newspapers of Che country through lhe photographic pool" has just returned Co San Fran. cisco from his assignment Mont. rose and his equipment are un- tlergolng repairs, but despite the fact that the photographer ls convalesclng from malaria, dyscn. tcry and badly infected leg, he has written six gripping, eye.wlts ness stories of life on Guadal- canal, of which this is Che first.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

Marshall McCann, superintendent of the home, identified the man and said that he was in the habit of tak- ing long walks by himself. "He can never remember where he's from" Mir. McCann pointed out "and have to go after him"
 The old-timer recognized the su- perintendent as soon as he entered the room, and a faint smile spread across his face. Hello" he said, realizing that his jaunt was at ar end and that he was on his way home once again.
 The aged man was picked up near she Farrel Foundry factory by Su- pernumerary Phil Teta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

The shortest day of the year is fast approaching; Present mornings arc dark almost to the point oi seven o'clock in the morning, which is perhaps, the hour that the biggest percent rise 1t is like getting up in the middle of the night But those who go to early work are worse off But don't ieel too DaHy aoa because for another couple of months the wee hours wiY bc more stygan and gloomy, and for that matter colder At GAO EST December @2 the sun will rse weather permitting and the day will DC snort and snappy On this day winter commences and though the days from then will not become any shorter it will be time before the lengthenng ot the days can be appreciated Perhaps by FeDruary we will begin to notice the little by little lengthenng oi iavs Operating as this year on Daylight Say ng Time the dark mornings arc darker than ever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
JEWRY OBSERVES
 HISTORIC EVENT

The 25th anniversary of the sign ing of the Balfour Declaration will be marked by local Jewry tonigh with a special program at Beth Israel Synagogue.
 Among the speakers will be Rabbi William P. Greenfield, Rabbi David Polish and Rabbi Max Glitter.
 The meeting is sponsored jointly by the Mizrachi organization. the Waterbury Zionist chapter and the senior Business and Professional and the junior Hadassah chapter.