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Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-10
Guild Asks For
 Needed Supplies

Asking for old sheets and sell ing potted house plants would seem to have no correlation but to the Ladies Guild of the Griffin Memorial hospital there is a def mite relation.
 At meeting held Tuesday the members prepared bandages and dressings for emergency use. They are asking that anyone having old sheets give them to the hospital to be used as w1ap- pings for sterile bandages. Also needed are large tin cans or glass jars with tight-itting lids, such as four-pound coffee cans, large popcorn cans, etc. Small straight jars. .withscrew top lids-one pint or quart in size-can also be used. 3he large cans are to be used to keep sterilized bandages ready to be taken to any place they may be needed in case of emergency. The sheets, cans and jars may be left at the Griffin hospital at any time
 The Guild also announced that many fine potted house plants are for ssle. at soc. a piece and may De obtained at the Erskine green house by calling at the Elskine home any forenoon. These plants have had excellent care since be- ing started two months ago and are tn fine condition, said mem- bers of the Guild. Proceeds from their sale will aid the emergency defense work of the hospital.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-10

Adding color to Kodiak streets most any day is Helenne HiIdebrand. On warm, clear days she can be seen in a smart check ed flannel shirt, a racoon Daniel Boone cap, boots and slacks, On rainy days she wears a stun ming pure white raincoat and a white yachting cap trimmed with gold braid.
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Mehner- WinCheII

Margaret Winchell, Cook, Min nesota, and Albert H. Mehner Seattle, Washington were mar. at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Gregory s. Morony Monday, January 5.
 Attendants were Hazel w. and Allison L. Nixon.
 Mehner is radioman for the Alaska Steamship company, and the couple will reside in Seattle.
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Smith-Eari

Maud Esther Garland Edmun- ton J. Smith were united in marriage December p by Terr- itorial Marriage Commissioner c. R. King.
 Witnesses were H. T. Maruka and Al King.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-10

Alice Williams has been added to the staff of the Kodiak post office, replacing Mrs. Helen King who resigned,
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KODIAK A Year Ago This Week

The Monterey, passenger and mail boat, is going to Seattle for repairs. The Monterey was a submarine chaser in the first World War, and has one submar- inc capture to it's credit.
 The date for the Alaska draft under Selectlve Service has been set-for January p. .0
 The parsonage of the new Bap- tist church is completed.
 An advertisement carried a poem in which everyone is de- scribed as waiting to see what the new Ford will be-" 4sa..H-.a|
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-10
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
DeviIled Swiss Steak by Mrs. Gavin L. Gibson

l 1-2 pound, 1 inch thick round steak
 1 tbl. dry mustard
 1-2 cup flour
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Mix the mustard and flour; pound thoroughly into meat. Season with salt and pepper and brown on both sides in a little fat. Place in a small roaster. Pour over the meat o
 cup sliced onions
 carrot, diced
 l 1-2 cup canned tomatoes 2 tbls. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbl. brown sugar.
 Cover, bake in moderately slow oven 1925 F) about l l-2 hours.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-10

WAITS YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE? Copy it down and send it to the Mirror.
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Marriage License Issued

A marriage license was issued this week to Deliver Roberts and Ruth L. Gordon.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31

not to care that they'd all prob.
ably think she had gone mad oil
corny on them.
And that was how after the first
few lines:
"But you neither think nor
talk like the man 1 can share
my life with. When your terror
was Over-not for what threat
ened me, but for yourself-when
there was nothing more to fear
then II seemed to you as
though nothing had happened"
She even forgot Madame Bertha
and thought of nothing but Nora
and what she had TO say to her
IL was your lark again, your
doll, just as before-whOm you
would take twice as much care
Of in future, because she was so
weak and fragile. Torvald-in
that moment IL burst upon me
that had been living here these
eight years with n strange man,
and had borne him three chill
dren."
A voice said:
"All. right, that's enough"
and 81 came TO.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31

funny; no?" Paul Reno sighed.
"WhO would have thought
we'd meet again - like this
Now you won't forget, you'll
come mp to dinner some time be-
fore we go TO the country?
Maria and the children--and the
grandchildren-wlll be glad to
see YOU"
Later, at the little Italian res
taurant off Times square, where
she and Madame Bertha cele-
brated, Helene could hold il in no
longer.
There's something i still
don't understand" she said. "Of
course IL wouldn't have been
fair. but people do IL all the
time. Paul Reno's such a good
friend of yours. Why didn't
you just speak to him about
me? And why did you pretend
you'd Just met me?"
Madame Bertha laughed softly.
'T know him too well to ask
that kind of favor. He likes TO
make his own decisions. But 1
know how to influence those
a ecisians. After all, why
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31

One of the girls actually clapped.
She was on her way back TO her
seat when Paul Reno said:
"Come here, child"
He took her hand, and his old,
wise eyes smiled into hers.
isn't she loveIy?" he asked.
His eyes fingered on the pink
dress and Helene had the feeling
he was seeing. not that one, but
Others like il, worn by other
Noras. Then he turned TO Sam
German and said:
"Never mind about the others.
This Onell do. Get her name
and let the school know"
So, after all. it wasn't Madame
Bertha who was the first TO con-
graduate her, but Sam German.
Madame Bertha came up sec
ond later. Paul Reno smiled at
her and said:
"How are you dear: This Is
the little girl chosen"
And Madame Bertha said:
"How do you do" exactly as
if she were meeting Helene for
the first time.
eAh, Bertha, Bertha, life Is
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31
REACHES THEATER

About an hour later Helene
walked nervously into the dark
ened theater. Most of the girls
were there, sitting in a group
down near the stage.
Helene was about to join them
when Madame Bertha leaned for
ward in her seat few rows back
and called softly to her. Helene
went up TO her.
There he is" said Madame
Bertha.
Helene turned. She saw. first,
Sam German. handsome, intense,
and then the man to whom he
was talking.
a frail man, with deep-set eyes
and expressive hands.
GO on over To him." whis-
pered Madame Bertha. TIL take
your coat"
That il should have to be done
in front Of Sam German! Helene
mentally gritted her teeth.
MUST TRY 1T
Well. she was in for IL, might
as we'll get il over with. From
where she was sitting. Madame
Bertha would be able to hear every
word.
II was all over in a minute.
though. and there really wasn't
much 10 hear. Helene went up to
the two men and said timidly:
"Mr. Reno"
yes. my child" He barely
looked at her.
Tim Helene Gilbert, one Of
the girls from the school trying
out today. i just want to say
that this Is one Of the proudest
moments Of my life. All my life
I've read about you. Even II I
don't get the Job, I'm so happy
to have had the chance 10 meet
YOU. personally. May II" Helene
bent slightly and took his hand
and kissed ii reverently. There"
she thought. that ought TO
please Madame Bertha"
What n charming child"
said the director.
And he smiled and Helene
didn't dare looI at Sam German
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31
Radio Show Sells
10 Million in Bonds

NEW YORK, Aug. 81 QNS).-
A seyen-hour war bond sales drive
conducted over the Blue Network
from 9 p. m. Saturday until 4
a. m. Sunday netted a records
breaking sale of $10.3o3,369 In
bonds, the network announced to-
day.
More than a score Of topfllght
radio, stage and screen stars. plus
more than two score of the naS
tons leading dance bands. joined
talents to promote the sales
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31

following day at noon and found
a note under her door.
Helene, DEAR it ran, 81
waited for you to wish you
luck, but had to get q few
errands done. I have a surprise
for you. 1 will be at your try
out. i have a special pass. I
will be the first to congratulate
you. See you at the theater.
Affectionately, Madame Bertha"
Helene stood stockstill a mo-
ment, then she slowly walked over
TO the closet. took out the old
fashioned, billowing pink dress and
laid it carefully on the bed.
She would wear it and she
would do exactly as Madame
Bertha expected her to.
She wouldn't get the part; she'd
probably feel so self-conscious in
that dress that she'd tumble every
line. But then she might not have
got il. any way.
And she couldn't, she wouldn't,
let M a d lame Bertha down.
Madame Bertha. who had been
kind to her, and who had prob
ably been let down plenty in her
life or she wouldn't be winding
up a long life alone in a cheap,
theatrical clearinghouse.
Madame Bertha would be dis
appointed when she failed, but
not nearly so much as she would
be If Helene had failed without
keeping her promises to Madame
Bertha.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31
LIT TILE

and then she was sitting with the
girls and the first name was being
called by Sam and IL had begun.
One after another. some nervous,
some self-assured. they walked up
on the stage and began TO read.
They would read on and then
the frail man would speak TO Sam
German and Sam would say:
"AIl right. miss. that's enough.
Thank YOU"
And another name would be-
called.
Helene was fifth on the list. And
finally Sam called, Helene Gil
BERT and Helene was standing in
the corner of the stage speaking
her lines.
JUST As DIRECTED
She wasn't speaking them for
Paul Reno. She had resigned her
self TO not getting the job.
She was speaking them for
Madame Bertha, to bring a few
moments Of happiness into her
bleak life, 10 reward her for the
hours and hours Of coaching.
The only way she could do that
was TO let herself 90, really to act,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31
By Walt Disney
Follow the Food!

shouldn't I? had 10 years Of
doing IL. 1 was Paul RenO's
first wife"
THE END.
Orrow's short stOryi
Head Of the Family" by Lew
ellyn Hughes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31
WON'T KNOW 1T

Later. pressing the white silk,
pleated blouse VIII ich went with
the navy tailored suit she was
going TO wear 10 the tryout the
ADVERTISEMENT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31
DHiIy Short Story
Another Nora
By BELLE BRUCK

HELENE GILBERT stood in inc
IN center Of the staGe-the faded,
taupe rug on the floor of Madame
tserthaS second-floor, rear, fur
p,shed room in West Forty
Ninth street-and stopped being
Nora from IbsenS The Doll
House"
Shee lokeed over az Madame
Bertha, who was sitting on the
bed. surrounded by yards OF pale
pink marquiSette. sewing.
"How was 10" she asked,
walking over and throwing her
self into a rickety chair.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-31

following day, Helene thought,
thank goodness. Madame Bertha
won't know that most of her pro-
gram will not be carried out.
She wouldn't dream Of ap-
preaching Paul Reno-or any one
h else - the way Madame had sug-
| gested. Why, the other girls would
simply howl!
And as for wearing the pink
dress which Madame was rushing
TO finish-the girls, five of whom
! lived in the house, would think she
had gone blotto!
She had been honest with her
friend about one thing. though.
LOVES NORA'S ROLE
Even though she knew the other
girls had chosen TO read parts
from modern. sophisticated plays
where the characters down e d
cocktails and spouted smart con-
versation, she was really going to
read those passages from the last
act of "A Dolls House" She was
in love with the part OF Nora.
She could, too. if given chance,
be in love with Sam German. She
knew that from the several times
she had seen him when he lectured
at the studio.
If she got the job with Paul
Reno, she would have the chance
all summer, since Sam was to be
Paul Reno's assistant and right
hand man.
Outside of Sam. the Job meant
more to her>-than TO any of the
other girls.
MONEY FROM HOME
They all had homes other than
the Forty-ninth street boarding
house, and their tuition at the
studio had been paid for by indul-
gent parents.
Not Helene's. If she didn't
land an acting job shortly and
earn some money, she'd just have
TO take another kind of a job-go
back TO modelling, m ybe, which
was how she had earned her
tuition in the first place.
And her skimping and sacri-
fees and hard work would all be
! wasted, and all her dreams would
, be dead
; Helene reached her room the
ADVERTISEMENT
Kodiak mirror., 1942-05-30
Seaman Killed

ariste Franchere, seaman, Navy. died May l5 at the I Air Station as the result lltiple and extreme injuries ved when struck and run by a tractor. He lived 30 ltes after the accident. was born September IA, in Sioux City. Iowa, and ed in Los Angeles. Only m relative surviving is his r, E c. Franchere, Los les.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-05-30

F. Bensinger, sponsor of the tly completed nationwide DO Red Crown Open Play ing Carnival, presents a
 for $25O to James F oe, who won the grand
 foc outstanding perform in the expert class. Monroe, sn office boy at the Vest 'lectric Go submitted his val entries in Mt. Vernon, Aere he was employed un- 'ew weeks ago.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-05-30

ne commercial resident fish n's licenses have been issued his season from the office of lty Treasurer c. c. Naugh-
Kodiak mirror., 1942-05-30
CHURCH NOTICES

E Russian Orthodox Church
 Rev. Gregory Gleboff
 cordial invitation is extend } all members of the church tend the services.
 firing the absence of Rev. of services are being con- ed by Father G. Schmaltz bruce Island
 CATHOLIC SERVICES fVices for Roman Catholics
Kodiak mirror., 1942-05-30

will be held every Sunday, until further notice, in the American Legion hall at 9:30 a. m, and will be con1ucted by Chaplain Haynes.
 COMMUNITY BAPTIST
 CHURCH
 Kodiak, Alaska Rev. Gregory s. Morony, Pastor
 Services for
 Sunday May A l0:15 Sunday School. Classes for
 all ages. 11:15 Morning Worship
 Sermon: Greater Love,
 "A Memorial Day mess
 age.)
 5:30 Fellowship Supper 6:30 Christian Youth Fellowship
 Intermediate, High School
 and Young Peoples group 2: 30 Evening Gospel Hour Sermon: Invited to Din Wednesday. 7:30 pm. Mid-week
 Vesper Hour Thursday, zoo Church choir 2::3O Junior Choir practice Friday, zoo Boy Scouts PUBLIC READING AND
 RECREATION ROOM
Kodiak mirror., 1942-05-30
l Open: Daily 1 to g D. m.

Open: Daily 1 to g D. m.
 Popular magazines, games etc. In church social room. Public invited to visit at any time. Free Public Circulating Library Books may be secured by asking at the parsonage next to church.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12

Dewitt ." Dale burst out anCrIly
".Any man that'lI allow "a girl 10
treat him the way MOllie treats
YOU can't have an ounce of pride
or manhood i'm him. Why don't
YOU Just stretch ont ON the
floor and let her walk all over
yOu-literally? Here YOU are
trying To help her land another
man when YOU want her your
self! Why-yOu're a. big a fool
aS I am"
DO YOU" asked Harmon
quietly. realize what you've
Just told mes"
But Dale was not 10 be stopped
"Mollie has TO have what
she wants! I, OF course, don't
matter, except TO be pushed
around To suit"
"Nill you be quiet moment
and listcn:" said H8rmon. You
do matter. That's what I've dis
covered and that's what I came
here To tell YOU and that's why
| asked YOU to stop seeing Pill.'
oh" said Dale and then She
added In a small. weak voice:
why didn't YOU say 80 In the
first place ,"
"The thing I'm worried about
Is" said Harmon that it, 90
Ing to be a little awkward eN-
planning This new setup.T
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12
II might.o said Dad. zee

81 might said Dale, get
Bill"
Something must indeed be in
the wind, she thought When had
Harmon ever before been troubled
by thoughts of such an unSeliiSh
nature where She was concerned p?
do YOU want him ."
n can use a rich husband as
we'll a. the next girl"
THAT doesn't sound. like YOU.
and I'm in hopes YOU don't
mean IL. because | was going
60 ask YOU TO forget the whole
thing and stop seeing Bill"
Al that point Dale lost her
temper There could be only one
reason for this about-face. Mollle!
Dale remembered how when she
had first told Harmon that Bill
had asked her for a date his first
concern had been Mollie'S reac-
ton
"MoIlie1l he furious" he had
said
Now Mollic was probably more
than furious. Mollle was scared
that she was losing Bill and tho
bottlng works TO Harmon'> little
friend from the sticks She had
no doubt cried on IIarmon'S shout
der and Harmon. like the foot ne
was about that girl
You're fool, Harmon Me
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12
By Walt Disney

TIERE pleasant little game that will give you
every numerical puzzle designed to spell out
your fortune letters in first the number
subtract II the number Is less than
add The result is the upper left
hand and check Of key
right Then read the message the letters under
checked figures give you S.t2
Copyright isi2 by william by Features Ina
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12
You mean TO MoIlie ,"

OH mean 10 MOllle
NO. There's gal who can
take care of herself. To Bill. You
see, at the beginning, he told me
he'd taken quite "A shine to you.
and | sort OF gave him godspeed
and told him I'd be on the side
lines roofing for him and all that
sort Of thing. ! want 60 keep his
friendship because | like him
and because he controls his
firms advertising. and now
when he hears we're engaged"
Are we?"
"Sure. But you'll have To help
me think OF a way of breaking
the news to Bill gently"
Leave him 60 me-" said Dale.
"He won't bear single scar-Or
grudge."
A lot of her early youth, Dalt
REFLECTED, had been devoted TO pull
ing Harmon out of awkward Fit
and il looked like gooC
part OF her future was going TO bC
spent IN the same way
But az least" she thought,
II won't bc tagging along after
him any more. I'll be walking
helpiully by his side"
TIE END.
TomorrOW'S short story: Let
ter From Home" by Hollis
Starncs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12
Answer 10 yesterdays puzzle.

try blue eyes were a bit too close
together, and if Dale was any
Judge. and she thought she was,
that wonderful shade of red-gold
hair had been selected. not by
Mother Nature, but by its owner
Dale frightened. Her spirits
rose further when she removed
her wrap in the first night club
they hit. Harmon was staring at
her. one eyebrow aloft.
1--WE never seen YOU I'm eve
ming dress before" he declared
at seems like maybe I've been
missing something"
II was the first real compliment
Harmon had ever bothered to pay
her, and il went right to her
head. She had been expecting 10
be intimidated by Mollie and Bill.
two sophisticated New Workers.
But she wasn't.
At one point i'm the evening she
caught herself flirting with Bill.
1t was definitely reaSSuring to
have him respond exactly IN the
manner of the boys back home,
from whom she found him not
much different.
HAS DATE WITH BILL
That was why, at the end of the
evening she was able 10 suggest TO
Harmon.
why don't YOU call Mollie
tomorrow and ask TO see her
tomorrow night >"
Not me-" said Harmon.
shes probably seeing. Bill"
"Not tomorrow night. she
isn't" Dale returned Compla-
Gently Because Bits seeing
me. We're going TO the circus"
They were IN taxi riding up
town. lIarman sat up straight.
"Mollie'll be furious" he eX-
claimed. "She's very pOssessive.
Imagine YOU cutting her out
with Bill" He was amused.
But, say" he continued adj
mlringly, Il might have known
you'd think Of something. You
did II on purpose, didn't yOu?"
Only partly. i don't object
TO being shown the city in style
and Bills offered his services.
II keep Bill busy showing me
New York, do YOU think YOU can
bling Molly To her senses, a.
YOU put il, in three and half
weeks ." Harmon agreed that,
given such a chance, he might.
The next couple of weeks for
Dale were exciting and gay and
hcartrending altogether She saw
Bill nearly every evening and Har-
mon occasionally when the two
couples Joined forces. One morn
ms Harmon phoned and asked her
90 lunch with him During the
meal Dale, watching Harmon
>cn>ed there was something on his
mind Even when She asked
HOW'RE things coming" he
replied cvaSivcly.
Finally he lit a cigarct and
spilled b..
Believe IL or not, Dale" he
sand but I've been Illuminating
latelN--about this Bill Ainslee
business. I think | made "A mis-
take IN encouraging YOU 10 sec
80 much OF him on my account.
After all, what are YOU getting
out of IL, except maybe a good
time, which YOU would have had
anyway. If I'm any judge, since
Won seem 10 have grown into
lHlrlN cnIicinr dame v
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12

ment, anyway" she asked her
self.
Hadn't Harmon always accepted
her devotion calmly and selfiShly
and still. The truth was that
Dale had never really gotten over
her feeling for him. He had
always remained IN the back Of
her mind, a yardstick by which
she had unconsciouSlV measured
the men who had proposed TO her
and found them wanting.
JUST AN EXCUSE
One of the reasons She had
jumped at this New York invita-
ton from an elderly couple she
knew, was that it would offer an
excuse TO see Harmon again. In
the beginning, he had written TO
her regularly. but as time went
on, the friendship had deteriorated
into the Observation-Disclosures
post-card-eXchangc kind.
Perhaps all 1 need To make
me stop being a fool is TO see
him again. she had told herself
Well, here she was seeing him
again. He hadn't changed and
she hadn't changed and now
| darncd if she wasn't worse off
than before, He was the same
Harmon she had always adored.
They hadn't been together an
hour yet after four years and
already he was Spilhng his trou-
bles to her, Just as he had always
done. and no doubt taking 1t for
granted she would help him il she
could, Just as she had always
! done
And YOU would too, idiot
that YOU are" she charged her
self. Even il il means hand
ing him over for life 10 that
grasping creature ne thinks he
wants"
But here at last was "a situation
. I even she couldn't do anything
, about.
MEETS MOLLIE. BILL
But as Il turned out. She was
wrong She met Mollc Faris and
Bill AinSlcp the following Cvc-
ming Dalc'S first glimpse of
( Mollle was depressing She might
J have known the Cu would be
p divinc-lookinG,
% But on closer inspection Dale
decided, bending over backwards
TO be unbiased. that Molhe sul-
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-12

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