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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
SEVENTH.DAY ADVENTISTS
 OBSERVE PRAYER WEEK

Week of Prayer from December 5 through December 12 is being oh- served by the Seventh-day Advent ist churches throughout the nation. it is announced by Pastor M. L. Miles of the local congregation. Meetings will be held at the local chapel on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday nights at o'clock to which the public is invited. Sabbath school will be at the usual hour, 10 a. m. Saturday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
PAL" THEILE NOW IN
 UNCLE SAM'S NAVY

Karl Pap Theile, son of Mrs. Karl Theile, is now a member of the U. S. Navy Mrs. Theile, clerk of the local Selective Service, had the unusual experience of learning that her son was in the Navy through an official communication sent to the Board by the Navy; one of those forms, this will inform you etc"
 We'll" said Mrs. Theile as she came to one with the name Karl Theile, that must be Pal"
 It's Pal, sure enough another on Wrangell's honor roll of men in the armed forces. He enlisted Nov. g in Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
MILLS IN ACTIVE SERVICE

George Mills, we'll known Wran- gell man who went south following the season, has been called into ac- tive service with the U. S. Navy, ac- cording to word received by his sis ter, Mrs. B. c. Anderson. He was in the Naval reserve and now has been called to duty as a carpenters mate third class.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to the follow. ing:
 Mercedes Prescott, Dec. T. Elaine Simmons, Dec. g.
 Rhoda Ann Hanford, Dec. 10. Mrs. Adele Lemieux, Dec. 10. Leona Osterman, Dec. 10.
 Harley Moe, Dec. Il. Van H. Fisk, Dec. II.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
CIVIC CLUB PARTY
 POSTPONED ONE WEEK

The annual Civic Club Christmas party, originally planned for tomor- row night, has been postponed one week or until Saturday, December 12. Postponement was made neces- sary due to the Red Mems dinner being held tomorrow night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS MONDAY NOON

Regular luncheon meeting al the Chamber of Commerce will held Monday noon in the Civic C. ter, it is announced by Presidenl H. B. Thornquist.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE
 TOWN OF WRANGELL

The Utilities are the property of the Tax Payers of the Town of Wrangen. Their efficient manage ment is essential for the welfare and security of the entire commun- ity.
 The following rules and regula= tions governing the conduct of the employees of the utilities and all other departments of the Town of Wrangell become effective this date and must be strictly enforced:
 l. No intoxicating liquor, includ- ing wine or beer, shall be permitted to be drunk or kept in or about the Light Plant, warehouses, fire sta- tion or any other premises owned or controlled by the Town of Wrangell.
 2. No employee of the Town of Wrangell shall be permitted to drink intoxicating liquor while on duty, either within or upon the premises of the Town of WrangelI, or at any bar or at any other place within the Town of Wrangell, or to loiter in or abut any bar or li- quor establishment.
 8. No employee of the Town of Wrangell shall be permitted to have in his possession any liquor, or be under the influence of liquor while on duty, nor shall any employee in a supervisory capacity permit any subordinate employee to have liquor in his possession, to drink liquor, or be under the slightest influence of liquor while on duty.
 f. All light plant employees shall relieve one another for change of shifts at the plant; that the oper- ator in charge shall remain at the plant at all times during his shift, except upon any urgent emergency call, and in that event to not re- main away from the plant more than one-half hour, otherwise he shall call a relief operator.
 5. That the light plant service car shall remain at the plant at all times, except for emergency and service calls, and shall not be avail able for private use; that log re- cord of the service car shall be kept in which shall be recorded the purpose of each trip made, the time away from the plant, and the time of its return, and the total daily mileage; that such report shall be filed with the City Council at it's regular meetings, or oftener as may be deemed advisable, and to include the monthly operating expense.
 6. The Water Department super visor, or some qualified person del- egated by him, shall make an in- spection of both reservoirs, not less than twice each month, and report the conditinn to the City Council.
 T. Every department supervisor of the Town of Wrangell shall prepare and file with the City Clerk a com- plete inventory of all supplies and equipment of every kind on hand at least once each year, or as may be required by the City Council.
 All employees of the Town of Wrangell are required to accept these rules and regulations as a condition of their employment, and waive all right to protest, or right of hearing for violation thereof.
 Any violation shall subject then to immediate dismissal by the City Council.
 Wrangell Common Council Dated December 3rd, 1942.
 Approved by Wrangell Utilities Board.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
GUILD MEETING

St. Philips Guild will meet next Wednesday, December 9 at the home of Mrs. H. D. Campbell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-04
Utility Board Recommends
 City Rules

Recommendations for conduct of city employees submitted by the Utilities Board were given a maybe approval by the City Council at its monthly meeting last night. Coun- ell moved to put the rules into eff feet January 2, 1943, pending study by the Council members during the month and providing there is no objection by the January meeting.
 The rules, patterned after those used in industry the country over, and recommended by the Board to the Council for adoption read:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07

The largest rural settlement of people of Belgian origin in the Unit ed States is in Wisconsin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
ANDY JOHNSON PASSED
 AWAY DURING MARCH

Andy Johnson, former oldtimer and business man of Douglas, aged in his early seventies, sue cumbeG to illness in San Francisco, California, some time last month according to word received here by his lodge, the Fraternal Order cf Eagles, of which he was a life member. Details of his funeral were lacking but services and inter ment took place under the aus pices of the Eagles in San Fran cisco.
 The deceased was prominent or the Channel for many years during the latter part of 1900 and first part of 1900. He started the only steam laundry the Island ever had and operated it successfully for about 20 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07

ing a tour Of Alaska cities to give a one-evening course in agriculture for the TerrStory, will outline the types ol plants to grow in Alaska, tell what care and planting times are correct,
 The speaker arrived here from Ketchikan and has spoken there and in Wrangell and Petersburg Anyone interested in gardening is invited to attend, should use the Sixth Street entrance to the audi torium of the school
 Dr Oldroyd works through Mat anuska Valley and the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, and through his experimental work is qualified to give instructions on the growing of vegetable CT flower gardens in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
MRS. EDWARDS AND INFANT
 SON HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. Orrin Edwards and newborn son returned to her home here from the hospital the first of the week. Name chosen for their boy is David Orrin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
Soldier "Siood Her
 ljp'';; Demands Alibi

FORT KNOX. Ky, April 7.-Ad- vice to the lovelorn seems to have become part of the duties of a company commander here at the Armored Force School.
 Recently a private in one of the student training groups at Uncle Sam's ''blitz' college made a date for Saturday afternoon, and found himself on duty.
 The next day the company com mander received a letter in a fem mine hand asking whether Private So and Sos "alibi for standing me up was on the level.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07

BROOM furnished house with bath, half basement, oil heat. In quire Norman DeRoux or phone Douglas 693.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
FOR SALE

USED G. E. Electric Range. Good Condition. Four burners. Phone Red 330.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
Junior Guild 10 Hold Meefing al
 8 This Evening

This evening at 8 o'clock, mem bers of the Junior Guild of Trinity Cathedral will meet at the residence of Mrs, A. Frederick, I'll Eleventh Street.
 While the meeting will be ,urely business session, it is desired that all members attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
Methodist Women
 Have Open House

Open house for service men will be held tonight in the Methodist Church social hall with Methodist women as hostesses in place of the regular nightly affair in the American Legion Dugout.
 The rest of the week will find the Dugout again open for the en- tertainment of enlisted men, lnow- ever, according to Mrs. Harry Stonehouse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
CL A $ SPEED For Sale For Rent Wanted Miscellaneous

Copy must be in the office by 3 o'clock in the afternoon to insure insertion on same day. We accept ads over telephone from persons listed in telephone directory. Count five average words to the line.
 Daily rate per line for consecutive insertions:
 One day ..--..-.......--......-l0c
 Additional days ..... 5c
 Minimum charge .....50c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
JUNIOR PROM IS SET
 FOR COMING WEEKEND

The Junior Class of the Douglas High School is now busily engaged in preparing the decorations for the Junior Prom which is to be held next Saturday night This event is the formal highlight Of the school year. A colorful theme touching on Latin American de- signs will be carried out as an attractive color scheme.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
VOTING IS LIGHT

Voting up to noon today in the municipal election in Douglas was exceedingly light, only IT votes be- ing cast up to HAS o'clock. The laxity is due in all probability to there being no contest. The polls will close at 2 o'clock tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
SONOTONE

hearing aids for the hard of hear ing. Audiometer readings. pr. Rae Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg. Phone 636.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
TO ENTERTAIN

Entertainment of service men is being planned for next Saturday evening according to Mrs. w. k. Cahill who is in charge Of ar arrangements. Any households where such entertaining is planned should contact Mrs. Cahill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
GUNDERsoNs BUY HOME

Another new family for Douglas, MT. and Mrs. Hans Gunderson Of Juneau with their sons, took up residence here yesterday in their new home, purchased from Grant Logan and adjoining the latter's own home
 MT. Gunderson is employed at the Alaska Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07

BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-04-07
GARDEN TALK | K SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT
Dr. Lorin I. 0IdroYd Will Outline Planting for
 Juneau Residents

Dr Lorin T. Oldroyd director of the Experimental Agricultural Sta tion of the University of Alaska. will be the speaker tonight at o'clock in the Juneau Grade School Audi torium at an open meeting spon- sored by the Juneau Garden Club.
 Dr. Oldroyd, who has been mak-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
Non Partisan Council Sponsors Listen To America Week
Curfeu LaW
Irks Hotel
TenantHere

Although there are no curiew
laws governing hotels in This area
the Touraine hotel has made its
own rules Of curfew. according 10
Attorney Francis NJ Dent. A resi-
dent OF the hostelry since 1870
Dent said Agt these living in the
building had been subjected TO no
restrictions until recently
Dent said that on last Saturday
night he was going to his apartment
with guests when the clerk stopped
him and said there was 10 be no
visitors in the building after II mid
night Asked what was meant by
the new ruling, the clerk merely
stated that he had been instructed
to refuse admittance Of any guest
after midnight,
AS long as I have lived at the
hotel" Dent said, there have been
no curfew laws governing the ten
ants. Every one living at the hotel
has heretofore been given complete
freedom to entertain guests when
ever they pleased"
Dent said no explanation was
given for the curfew and added that
the Touraine hotel was probably the
only hotel in Detroit invoking such
restrictions.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
Names Woman To
Industrial Staff

Charles L. Horn. president OF
Federal Cartridge Corporation. an
nounced this week the appointment
O; Ethel Maxwell williams OF ST
Paul to the Industrial Relations Di-
vision OF the Twin City Ordnance
Plant at New Brighton. MINI. She
will serve as assistant to Cecil New
man, director OF Negro personnel.
Mrs. Williams is a graduate OF
the University OF Minnesota from
which she also holds a Master OF
Arts degree and has been in social
work in the Twin Cities for many
years. Her most recent post was as
a member OF the faculty OF the Al
lanta University School OF Social
Work in Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Williams is the wife OF Mr..
Wilbur A. Williams, well known
government employee, and has one
son Stephen L. Maxwell who is in
the armed services She is a mem
Der OF various civic organizations
aud Eta chapter Alpha Kappa AL
pha sorority She is also the sister
Of Mrs Olye Crosswaite OF this
city. --------------------'-'' '''-
Mrs. Williams position is one Of
the several responsible posts held
oy Negro citizens at Twin Cities
Ordnance plant.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
Praise Governor Johnson For His
Condemnation OF White Lyncher.

Negro participation IN all phases OF
the war effort"
A,,orr tho .-.u,,uo-. u.,.o
'i'e
o'l'zehs signing Inc open letter to
the governor were: The Right Rev
william Mercer Green Bisbon 81
the FpiscopaI Diocese Of Nfssissinni.
Judge J Nore3r S,cvcrs mr. AIfred
hume chancellor of the University
1s Mississippi. the Riabt Roy Theo-
lore D. Brattcu Bishop Emeritus Of
.he NIs.fs.ippi Women's Christian
Tcrpcrance HMM. DR. r Malcolm
Cues dean of mon AT ,he Trniver.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
CHIEF STEWARD.
TELLS SINKING
OF CALHOUN
Gives Graphic Description
OF Disaster Off The
Solomon Islands

PORTSMOUTH, Va - amp
John A. P. Mackey chief commits
sary steward. who survived the
sinking OF the USS. Calhoun of
the Solomons Islands on Aug 30
gave a graphic description Of the
gallant fight made by the crew Of
the doomed destroyer.
1T was hell on earth" Mackey
told newsmen as he was in Ports
mouth on leave to visit his mother,
Mrs. Martha P-Mackey OF Truxton
You don't feel any fear while it
is in progress. You feel a little
shsky after it is an over"
II continued. We had made four
successful trips into our base carry
ing supplies for our land forces,
But while making what was to be
our fifth trip, 10 Jap planes circled
over us and dropped everything
they had. They made four direct
hits. and the Calhoun was gone in
TWO minutes after the first hit
They paid a price for their feat,
however. American fighters took
the air and brought down l6 Of these
Jap planes without the loss of one
Of our own. The first. bomb hit our
stern and killed everyone aft. One
hit the engine room and the other
two around midship. Out of com
plement OF $50 men we saved IS
men. 1 was standing on deck
watching the bombs come down.
until the boatswain's mate fell on
top OF me-
Had it not been for the cour-
age and self control of the com
mander. Capt G. B. Madden, there
certainly would have been more
casualties. He was calm as he
walked from the bridge and or
dered: Abandon Ship.
Il pFayed7- WEXFORD tAe-Csl--
noun is gone, but save us"
All officers were saved, and there
were six colored in the crew, all
Of whom were saved.
Mr.. Mackey had nothing but
praise for the brave marines on
shore" who played large part in
getting the survivors out OF the
water while still under fire.
Men were falling by my side"
he continued, "snd crawling in
blood. A ship mate OF mine, just
before he expired. said, Help me
Msckey.' AS l turned to aid him
his life passed out, We threw men
who were wounded overheard.
Many OF whom were wearing life
belts and were saved in this man.
ner.
The sailors were a courageous
lot and well trained, Every man
knew his battle station aboard and
Just what to do in such an emer-
gency. They cut loose life RATS
nomentarily"
Chief Mackey has been in the
navy for IS years, is an ordained
minister and when recalled 10 the
navy in 1899 was pasioring church
es in Roper and Windsor, N. c. He
is the son OF the late Rev. J. c.
Mackey OF the Virginia A.M.E. Con-
ference. He was married TO Miss
Gladys Caddell of Chicago on Oct.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
cELE BRATES
1O2D BIRTHDAY
WITH A PARTY
Former Slave Is Feted By
Members OF Church At
All Day Party

CHICAGO r6NP) Scoring
-, -. a.. ~. Deter
inc use oi can't wi > Na'' - .,
son recently celebrated ner Iuzho
birthday by attending a full days
marty given for her bv members OF
a.. pct. oh,,roh y, wbich
O"'e '' -
she Is a MEMBER
Her hair is snow white, but she
gets about unassisted and does her
= aoaLt,a .nd horsobold tasks
~ l..
Oh her oi' tnudy sue Dii a..,ai,,,
carry oays % sie'e ~ ~ 80 ~
ana her saie as Iieiu "'H1 40
hsliSVl'ie, ny away away, i.oili ne. pa
ems ana nei ofo'neis a"u s.S'sl -.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
Do You Need Help?
Consult
PROF..
FRAN KILN
E. POTTER

Psychologist and
Life Adviser
See Me To-day And
BE Happy Tomorrow
PERSONAL HORO-
SCOPE AND
PSYCHIC SUPPLIES
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21

A 4O-year-old patrolman was
treated for first aid injuries last
week after he had arrested a "a
year-old woman for a charge of
disturbing the peace at Hastings
and Forest avenue.
Officer Theodore Robinson. Of
l94l7 Wexford avenue suffered
from a scratch OF the right eye
lid. decorations to the right side
Of the head and ear.
He received his injuries while
taking Emma Bailey, "a. OF 965
Leland street into custody, so po-
'hce records disclosed this week.
Evening star., 1942-03-26
Educator to Speak

Margaret Schlauch, professor Of
languages ct New York University.
will speak on Language as . So
cial Study" 1T q forum at the WASH
ington Cooperative Bookshop, 9l6
Seventeenth street NV, at $50
pm. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1942-03-26
Raise in D. {. Coal Prices
Unjusfified, 0. P. A. SAYS

Washington retail coal dealers,
who increased prices Is cents a ton
last January and then rescinded the
advance on request of the Office of
Price Administration, pending in
vestigation, were notified today by
John E. Hamm, acting administra-
tor. that such price increase was
not justified.
In notifying Washington dealers
of o. P. AS decision, Mr.. Hamm
asked that prices be continued at
levels not higher than those prevail
ing during the December 1881, 1941
period.
ME-. Hamm said o. P. A. expects
dealers to grant the customary sea-
sonal discounts this spring.
The letter was addressed to A. J.
Brown, chairman Of the coal group
of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association, as representative
of dealers who met with o. p. A.
officials in the January conferences.
Evening star., 1942-03-26
Autos in Collision
Carom From Trees,
|njuring Three
Passenger in One Car
Suffers Double Fracture
Of Left Leg in Crash
D. c. Traffic Toll
Killed in 1912 ---------- g.
Killed in same period of 1941 q
Toll for all of l94l g.

A freak traffic accident in which
two automobiles spun and skidded
on the pavement and caromed of
trees sent three persons to hospitals
early today, but two escaped with
minor injuries and went home after
treatment.
Policeman H. F. Gipe Of the ac-
cident investigation unit gave this
account of the mishap:
A car operated by Miss Ruth G..
Kilburn. 81, Of AIS Marietta place
NV. left Military road NV. near
Ross drive, struck a sapling, climbed
small bank, curved back onto the
pavement and struck a car operated
by Charles B. Cramer, jr., 43, of
Bethesda, Md. The latter vehicle
spun around, slid 43 feet across the
roadway, knocked down three posts,
snapped off a tree inches in di-
ameter and came to rest with rear
end resting on the stump, wheels of
the ground.
Double Fracture of Leg.
William Wiefenbach. AZ, of 4724
Seventeenth street NV, listed as q
passenger in the car driven by Miss
Kilburn, was admitted to Walter
Reed Hospital with double frac-
ture of the left leg and lacerations.
Miss Kilburn was treated at Emer-
gency Hospital for lacerations, and
Mr.. Cramers lacerations were
treated at Garfield Hospital.
Three persons were injured and
traffic on the Baltimore Washington
boulevard was snarled for about two
hours yesterday when fire engine
of the Jessups Fire Department COL
lided with large tractor-t trailer oil
truck at Dorsey. The truck carry
ing 1000 gallons of lubricating oil,
overturned and the oil ignited.
Firemen Fight Blaze.
Firemen from JeSsups, Savage,
Linthicum Heights, Laurel and Fort
George C. Meade extinguished the
blaze.
The Associated Press reported 1t.
w. L. Shipley, 1t. Bernard L. Gard
ner and Floyd Carroll, Is, all on
the Jessups fire truck. admitted to
a Baltimore hospital. Ezra Nusbaum
of Walkersville, listed as operator
of the truck, was not injured.
Evening star., 1942-03-26
Housing Group |ndorses
Mall Donmitories Plan

The Washington Housing Admin
istration yesterday unanimously in
dorsed President Roosevelt's plan
for building temporary dormitories
on the Mall.
Mrs. Helen Duey Hoffman. execu-
tive director, emphasized the ap-
proval was given after considera-
ton of the fire hazard, summer
heat, the danger of concentration in
q bombing target and the loss OF
needed recreation area.
Lack Of transportation and delay
in passage OF the Lanham housing
bill were cited as reasons the dor
mitories should be constructed.
The association recommended that
there should be no further concen-
tration Of Government ofnces in the
Mall section.
Three new members were inducted
at the meeting: DR.. Dorothy Bould-
ing Ferebee Of Howard University,
william D. Boutwell, Of the United
States Once Of Education and Allen
Pond Of the Public Health Service.
Evening star., 1942-03-26
Bicycle Thieves
look to Schools
lFor Easy Loot

Increasing importance OF the bi-
cycle as a means Of transportation
has heightened its value IN the
eyes Of Washington thieves.
Four were stolen yesterday after
noon at Janney School, Forty-second
and Albemarle streets NV. The
thefts were reported by Judson Hay
kin, 1858 Brandywine street NV;
John Goto, 1901 Forty-third place
NV; Charles Sparrow, 4339 Chesa-
peake street NV, and Arthur
Young, 1924 Forty-flfth street NV.
Cliff Robertson, 222 G street NE,
reported to police he was grabbed
from behind last night in the first
block of H street NE. and robbed OF
$42 by two colored men wearing
porters' uniforms. Shortly there
after, Detective Sergt. Reuben
Nichols arrested two suspects.
Theft Of $500 since last Saturday
from q trunk in his room was re-
ported by Ruben Mattsson, %
Seventh street Sc. Police were told
$500 of the money belonged to Mr..
Mattsson's brother, T. c. Mattsson.