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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
ABSENT-MINDED
PROFESSOR IN
COLLEGE ROLE
Donald Meek Is Hilarious
in Rise and Shine"
al 10Th Century

In Mark Hellinger's Rise and
Shine" now at the Goth Century
Theatre, Donald Meek is the victim
of circumstance. AS the head OF a
family that would top that in you
Can't Take 1t With You" for sheer
nonsense, Meek is definitely out
numbered Even the dog" Muggsy
lis unimpressed by the absent
minded prof.
The whacky household holds nc
terrors for Mr.. Meek" slap happy
grand pappy" who is still fighting
the alteration between the states
and has an eye out for a blonde or
a brunette.
Walter Brennan in his first conf
edy role, completes with the ALL
American chowderhead Bolencie-
cwcz, who can pass, kick and punt
but who never passed an exam by
himself Jack Oakie) in his most
hilarious portrayal. Thrown in Git
erally) are Seabiscuit, the man who
whinnies like a horse Milton Berle
at his best), lovely Linda Darnell
need more be said) and handsome
George Murphy (he's from Yale).
Also featured in the unusual pic
ture are Sheldon Leonard, 18th
Donnelly and Raymond Walburn
Allan Dwan directed from a script
by Herman j. Mankiewicz.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
SIX HUNDRED
|kARkT0ppED,
PENNY DRIVE

Winding up the annual Penny
Drive for the Children's Ortho-
pedic Hospital in Seattle, a draft
for S603l7 is being sent to Mrs.
ISwalwell Skinner, Penny Drive
chairman, by Mrs. George F. Alex
ander, chairman of the drive for
Juneau.
Assisting Mrs. Alexander in the
1913 drive for this worthy chart
table cause were Mrs. Ernest Ehler,
Mrs. Homer Garvin, Mrs r. E. Ro-
bertson, Mrs. A. Van Malvern, Mrs
w. E. Cahill, Mrs. Vera Clifford,
Mrs Myra Peters, Mrs. j. j. Me-
herin, Mrs. A. B. Phillips and Mrs.
Keith Wildes.
Il wish to express our sincere APP
probation for the generosity shown
by the people of Juneau and Doug
las, both adult and school children
in their contributions for the sup
port of the Orthopedic Hospital, as
well as to the individuals who
contributed their time and talents
to make the drive a success" Mrs
Alexander said today.
Especial thanks we're extended by
Mrs. Alexander to LII Liston WHO
made a number of attractive pos
tiers for the Penny Drive and to
the following firms and organiza-
tons for their individual contripu-
tons Guy F. Atkinson Company
lat Excursion Inlet; Alaska Electric
Light and Power Company, and tie
Sons of Norway and the residents
of Douglas and students Of the
schools of the Channel.
One of the best known charitable
organizations in the Northwest, the
Children's Orthopedic Hospital is
dedicated to the task of helping
and healing crippled and afflicted
children of the Northwest and re-
storing them to lives of happiness
and usefulness. Over 10000 CHI
dren from Washington, all parts Of
Alaska and from many ouher States,
have entered the hospital, many Of
whom have left it cured.
Charity in the hospital amounts
to 80 percent of the cases handled
and it is in order to help support
this enormous burden that the
Penny Drive was started several
years ago.
Because of the great merit of
this work, containers for contribu-
lions will be left in various bust
ness houses of the city and the
sum collected will be held and add
ed to next years Penny Drive, Mrs.
Alexander said.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
PORTLAND ROSE
festival HELD
IN OREGON CITY

Celebrated in Portland this week
despite wartime restrictions with
respect to dimouts and rationing is
the 1943 Portland Rose Festival
annual flower carnival that has
made the Willamette River City
famous as a rose center
Selected to rule as queen is Shir-
ley Howard of Commerce High
School, brunette dimpled lovely
who like Cinderella. rules for a
brief span and then joins the ranks
OF remembered royalty.
With coronation ceremonies held
Memorial Day, the Portland Rose
Show and other events not sup
pressed by war activities eliminated
in the parade. stadium and other
planned events, held June 8 and 9.
Little Queen Ellis Jean May ruled
over the Junior Rose Festival, an
East Side celebration complete with
flower trykes, wagons and
foot-propelled autos, in the Junior
parade.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
NEWEST HORROR
COMEDY BRINGS
LOIRE, kARL0FE
Don WinsIow" Serial for
Saturday Matinee at
Capitol Theatre

"Chilarity," meaning chills and
laughter, refers to the net effect
upon motion picture audiences OF
Boris Karloff's latest film, THE
Boogie Man viii Get YOU which
stars Karloff and Peter LORE at
the Capitol Theatre. A horror film
designed for laughter, the comedy
brings. to the screen the arsenic
and Old Lace" technique which
Kept Karloff on Broadway for two
years. Menace and murder and mer-
riment march hand in hand in THE
.3oogie Man viii Get You"
Set in an old Colonial inn replete
with sliding panels, mysterious
strangers and subterranean cham
bers filled with corpses, THE Boo
gle Man Will Get You" blazes a
trail of hilarious homicide which
undoubtedly will be gleefully fol-
lowed. If the reception accorded
the new film by yesterdays audi
ences is to be taken as a criterion.
both Karloff and LORE may safely
regard their past careers as mon
sters safely ended from now on
in, Messrs. Karloff and LORE must
be regarded as comics OF value.
Opening as special attraction
at the Saturday afternoon mat
inee at the Capitol Theatre is the
movie serial adaptation of the car
toon character Don Winslow, star
ring Don Terry, husky action star.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
NURSES SCHOLARSHIP
DANCE ON JUNE 19

Determining to participate in the
nationwide American Red Cross
plan to help furnish the $4,000 nurs-
es badly needed by our country both
at home and at the front, the War
Service Department of the Juneau
Womans Club will give dance
Saturday, June 10, all proceeds of
which will be applied toward that
fund.
Aim of the local group is to raise
$3.50 as a nurses scholarship, the
sum to cover cost of books, entrance
and laboratory fees for the training
of nurse over the necessary three
year period.
A requirement stipulated for en-
trance in training under such an
arrangement is that the candidate
enter a hospital holding the Amer
lean Red Cross rating as recog-
nized school of high standing.
Civically minded organizations
all over the country are working on
the project There will be no cam
wasting for the sale of tickets, it is
announced by Mrs. M o. Johnson,
chairman of the War Service De-
partment, but tickets will be on
sale at stipulated locations to be
announced later. The project is one
sponsored by the General Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs and by the
Alaska Federation as well, Mrs.
John Mccormick, local club presi-
dent, explains.
The Executive Board of the club
met and approved the project. de-
tails of which are being worked out.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
|Il1E11'\
sx61 THEATRk 80
Father Steps Out and
Lone Rider Rides On
0pA OFFICIAL
HERE ON TRIP
OF INSPECTION

Rupert Emerson, Regional Adj
ministrator for the 9th Region for
the Office of Price administration,
arrived in Juneau by plane this
week from his headquarters in
Washington. d. c. He is accom-
panied by his Administrative AS
sistant, f. Patrick Kelly. and will
remain here inspecting the Alaska
OPA headquarters for about ten
days
Til Is Mr. Emersons first trip
to Alaska though he was formerly
Director of Territories and Insular
Possessions with the Interior De-
partment, succeeding Gov Ernest
Gruening in that position after the
latter's appointment as Governor
of Alaska. Mr.. Emerson has also
been connected with the Russell
Sage Foundation.
The 9th Region of OPA. Of which
Mr.. Emerson is Regional Admins
traitor, is composed OF the Terri
tories and possessions Of the Unit
ed States and he is making his first
inspection trip to the districts I'M
der his supervision since his APP
pointment to the OPA office.
During their stay in Juneau, Mr..
Emerson and Mr.. Kelly are house
guests at the Governors House.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11

nation was conveyed Immediately
and take her place as a respected
member of the European family of
nations.
The President made it clear that
he considered Mussolini and his
aides responsible for the position
of Italy in the war rather than
the Italian people.
The Chief Executive said the
present effects of the Anglo Amer
lean campaign against Italy is the
inevitable result of the ruthless
course Mussolini has followed dur
ing the past few years in forming
military alliance with Germany
The President declared Mussolini
has betrayed his own country in
his struggle for personal power and
aggrandizement.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
Overtime
Pay Rule
Out Here
Alaska Canneries Said 10
Be Exempt from Re-
cent Order

SAN FRANCISCO. June Lick
Skinner, Secretary Treasurer of
1.-THE Seafarers international Union
of North America, said today he has
been advised the fish canning in
idustry in California, oregon. Wash
ington and Alaska is exempt from
1.-THE provisions of the order for
bidding double time for work on
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Except when such work is done on
the seventh day of the week.
The exemption was announced by
the Secretary of Labor, he said, and
will affect 10000 fishermen and
cannery workers affiliated with the
union.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
3-Ceni Letter Rate
For I Years More

WASHINGTON, June 11.-With-
out objection or record vote, the
House has passed resolution ex-
tending until July l, 1915, the g.
cent postal rate on first class mail.
Representative Cooper, Democrat.
of Tennessee, said the postoffice
department estimated the annual
revenue from the extra cent at
one hundred thirty million dollars.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11

Legislation
Up 10 FDR

WASHINGTON, June II. The
Senate has completed congressional
action on the legislation of appro-
priating six billion, two hundred
and seventy-three million dollars
for lend-lease operations for the
next fiscal year.
The stipulation is that none OF
the funds will be spent for subsi-
dies for agricultural products
grown in the United States.
The bill now goes to the White
House for the signature of Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
CERTAIN
UNLESS LIVING
COSTS ARE CU1

WASHINGTON, June IL. = Pre-
dieting a spontaneous revolt" OF
wage earners unless the present
living costs are cut, President Will
liam Green of the AFL told the
Senate Committee that two billion
dollars yearly are necessary to roll
back living costs to levels Of Is
months ago.
The only alternative Green said
is an increase by IS percent OF the
Little Steel Formula controlling
wage increases.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
MRS. BARRAGAR RETURNS

Mrs. Fred Barragar has re-
turned to Juneau after a trip to
the south. She came north by
steamer to Ketchikan, then to Jul
neau on an Alaska Coastal Airlines
plane.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
COLORFUL

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho.-Jack FL
field is different from other ranch
hands, at least in appearance.
His hair and sideburns are black,
his mustache is red and his goatee
white.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
MRS. RUTH ROCK LEAVES
FOR SOUTH THIS WEEK

Mrs. Ruth Rock, who has been
visiting here as the house guest
of Mrs. George F. Alexander, Is
leaving this week for her home in
the States. Mrs. Rock also visited
for a short time in Sitka while
she was north.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Art Conley has entered st.
AIMS Hospital as a medical pa
tent.
Robert Crooks has been admitted
to st. AIMS Hospital for medical
treatment.
Philip Bailey is an entering medi-
cal patient at st. AIMS Hospital.
Mary David entered the Govern
ment Hospital last night.
i Gust Brann and Nemmi Olds arr
outgoing medical patients at st
!. AIMS Hospital.
Mrs. Clancy Henkins has beer
discharged from st. AIMS Hospital
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
MALCOLM FAULKNER
LEAVES TO ENTER
SUMMER SCHOOL

Malcolm Faulkner, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Faulkner, left this morn
ing for California where he will re-
gister for summer school which
opens on June II.
Mr. Faulkner has taken his eX-
aminations for the Army Reserve
Corps and expects to be called in
to the Army at any time.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
WHITE FLAG
IS H0I5TED
BY|TALIAN5
American Forces Begin 0e
eupdfion Of Outpost
al Once

Continued from Page one)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-06-11
PRESIDENT
ASKS ITALY
QUIT FIGHT
Urges People 10 Establish
Own Non Axis Gov
eminent

Continued from Page one)
Evening star., 1943-04-07

COLORED WOMAN OR GIRL
Eee / for fpG tims. Vsnssis 6Sfstsfis.
lSoY II NV. -
Evening star., 1943-04-07
help MEN & WoMEN

WAIT lTER-HOUSEMAN. pantry girl Settled
hiYe hTy ln O Good pay. Call house director,
Evening star., 1943-04-07

| CASHIERS tno Sunday work.. for evening
| duty; experienced: steady position. good
| pay and meals. The 400" 1925 F
Evening star., 1943-04-07

perienced: steady position, good pay; real
opportunity, and future: knowledge of
typnE preferred. but not essential: no
Sunday work. Apply Mr. James. per-
sonally. bet. IL and only, The 400,
Evening star., 1943-04-07
HELP WoMEk;
LAUNDRY HELP,

Press operators, dat work dept, shakers,
feeders. catcherS. Assorters earn up to
$40 wk. Independent Laundry. 37th and
Eastern ave.
COLORED GIRLS (10),
To learn pin setting. Guaranteed salary.
Day. or night work. Clarendon Bowling
Center, 1O47 N. Irving st.. Arl., Va. Oh.
$685..
STENOGRAPHER = TYPIST,
HOROUG HLY EXPERT
ENCED FOR LARGE Ma
TIONAL ORGANIZATION
HEADQUARTERS; 5-DAY
WEEK; $4,000. PARTICU-
LARS TO BOX 272-H, STAR
OR PHONE NATIONAL 49O1.
Evening star., 1943-04-07

BCOKKEEPER STENOGRAPHER, S35
weekly: established defense construction
company. Apply 5 to pm. Friday, Room
1925 Woodward Building. Republic 4499.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01
Women In The War

Inc women OF America part of this global war a
Total war wherein everyone of men, women or child must
60 his her part through sacrifices or actual combat
loday constantly praise the fighting record of our
valiant soldiers but behind each vaorous victory are long
hours OF toll and sacrifices made BY the women of America
4 Women who formerly clerks actresses. models
up the 100000 the assembly lines of production
Tanks, guns bombers. ships and ammunition very
cessary but the who fight human and need food
clothing and shelter before they be expected fly plane
move sail ship. Women home the fields fac
tories and in hospitals doing their bit keep the fighting
men fit to to it that they have the ammunition and
nourshments.
The government needs and is calling for 5000 nurses
month for and home duty This need is also being
joining up with Uncle Sam women enisting in
nurse every day These know that good health
and the proper of the sick and wounded will lead vic
tory
The Waves Waacs and Spars playing their part and
doing their ultimate best by taking the jobs the home
fronts and releasing for active combat duty.
Yes, the of America hard work i'll the
Struggle wipe Nazsm off the of the earth and they
will continue know they WILL it will be bad for
the Germans and Japs with the women in the there is
Danger" sign for Hitler.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

Mrs b. G. Barnes. OF Canton. Mississippi, sister OF Mr.
D. W. Lindsey and their cousin. Miss Anderson, OF acson
Mississippi spent several days in the city visiting Mrs Lind
sey while Mr. Lindsey attending Convention in Ohio
Mrs. Barnes the wife OF Mr. T. C. Barnes successful IN
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

MIR. AID Mrs. Clif Dixon returned from st. Louis Mis-
souri, where they spent very pleasant vacation They
the guests of relatives who made effort that they
enpoyed their stay They attended OF the big league
baseball games and practically all points special inter
in and around St Louis.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01
Association Covers Mississippi To The Coast
dertaker Of Canton.

sgt Henry A Smith, Jr took time to stop at the Cen
tur Voice Office on his way back to his post TT Leonard
Wood Missouri Sgt Smith had been to share part OF his
Through with his parents Mr.. and Mrs Henry Smith Ct
Craig Mississippi His many friends disappointed that
he had only few hours to stop.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

MI d. ". Lindsey, Hazoo County Agent and Sunday
School superintendent of Mt Vernon Baptist Church recently
returned from Cincinnati Ohio where he attended National
Convention of the Sunday School Mr. Lindsey reported
very fine and profitable Convention and gained helpful
IDEAS better carry the Sunday School program his
church.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

Mr. Nancy MeClnton Of Tutwiler, Mississippi and her
little SON l. f. in the city visiting aunt Mrs Eliza
beth Johnson and cousins They recently returned to their
home after the pleasant days here.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

Miss Catherine RYAN former clerk the Ofro-Aneri
office is here for while visiting parents and friends Miss
Ryan in the Defense work in Chicago, Illinois, her many
friend, here are happy to see her.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01
The People We Know

Mrs. Louise A. Howard Yazoo County Jeanes Teacher
is studying toward Masters Degree at Columbia University
i'll New York Friends of Mrs Howard wish for her much
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

Mrs Dorothy Miller Walker r. NJ resigned her position
at the AfroAmerican Hospital join her husband Mr. Uras
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. William l-use IT,, spent few days here
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs William Luse ST. Mr. Lue
IT, IS in the I. s. Service and friends glad him
and enjoy his association during his urlough
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-07-01

Mrs. era chatham of Jackson, Mississippi here
few days ago visiting relatives.
Evening star., 1943-03-19

. Classic Fashions
. Shirt Style Suits
. Sports Fashions
. 4 pocket Versions
. Dressnoker Types
Evening star., 1943-03-19

styles h0t Will cocktails
tatteng Of notable quo Most Of them OOoo woo
ore WOO ond mixtures properly labeled material
Included t"eeds, tws fobcs pod checks
mixtures ond beY Of stunning monotonesed dawn god beige
brown,
wear them with tlutty toIderc'
business like accessories them with dorney dramatic
sores to IS, Y to TO- 50 "A and Of oil Of these
-Douioht Suits SnIon--Se
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-11-26
BURNETT INLET RESIDENTS DONATE $84.42 TO
 CRUISER ALASKA FUND

People of Burnett Inlet, Aleuts who were evacuated from their homes in the Aieutians when the Japs threatened that area, are sOl- idly behind the Cruiser Alaska Fund as evidenced by their contribution of $34.42 to this cause. Donations were made by all the school child ren, Mrs. Edythe J. Long, teacher at Burnett, who with her husband accompanied the Aleuts from the is lands. The couple Is in charge of the BurRett station.
 Requests Material
 In a note to The Sentinel Mrs Long add:
 "I am wondering if any women there have a few old things which Mrs. Berikoff here may use for cro- cheung rugs Mrs Berikoff is blind and making rugs is the only thing she has to keep her busy. She has run out of material She will ap- preciate anything that can be torn into strips"
 The Sentinel will be glad to re- eeive any contributions of material that anyone can make to Mrs. Beri- koff and will forward them to Mrs. Long immediately.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-11-26
TANKS SHOCK LONDON
 WITH CHIVALRY
By JIM KING Assnciated Press


 LONDON An American soldier riding in crowded London bus of fered his seat to a middle-aged wo- man and thereby started a red-hot controversy.
 This woman wrote a letter to the editor Of The London Times, whose columns are usually used by diplomats and educators to debate in print naughty questions of state and history.
 Were it not for the unfailing courtesy of all ranks of the United States services in offering us seats, !" wrote tthe woman-a Miss Morgan -"our journeys often would be more arduous than tthey are.
 @. We have become accustomed in these latter years not to expect from men, otther than the older generation, much courtesy while travelling, and therefore it comes as an added surprise and pleasure when it is shown us by younger generation, and then by that of our great ally"
 Other letters followed hoorahing Miss Morgan
 Then came the rebuttal and the controversy spread to the touchy is sue of women's rights.
 The women shouted c. A. Brans- ton of Cambridge. were raising "the usual feminine claim both to have their cake and eat it.
 Some decares ago women i'm
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-11-26
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED
 AT LOCAL LIBRARY
 GOOD HOLIDAY READING

Mrs. Val Coulter, local librarian, announces the following books have been added to the library shelves and offer interesting reading during the coming holidays;
 Northern Nurse" by Merriek, Anne CoIyer's MT. Lincoln's Wife" and Richard Llewellyn's new novel. Llewellyn will be remembered for his best-selling How Green is my Valley. The currently popular A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is a gift to the library from Mrs. R. L. Curtis as is This Side of Land" We are grateful to Miss Genevieve Mayberry too, for donat- ing We Took to the Woods by Louise Rich, Mrs. Coulter said
 Mrs. Coulter calls attention to the nbrary's Hobby Shelf. "If you are planning a party at school, for your club or in your home," she points out, you will be interested in the Hobby Shelf which is a new feature in the library"
 Ready for circulation in this de- parCment are.
 'Ice-breakers," A Good Time at Your Party" Fortune Telling" Dreams and Your Horoscope, A Book of Showers for all Occasions, "Hoyle's Book of Games, A Best selling cook book, Music Lovers Handbook" and Rockwell Rents collection of world famous paint ings. :.
 Ideas as to books on other hob bies popular in Wrangell will be gratefully received, Mrs. Coulter said She emphasized that the books desired by patrons will be placed onI the library shelves if request isl made for them.
 A Golden Book of Flowers andJ
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-11-26

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
 PRECINCT, FIRST
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-11-26
NOTICE TO -CREDITORs

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF ALBERT LEE. DE- CEASED
 NOTICE III HEREBY GIVEN that letters of administration on the estate of Albert Lee. deceased were issued 10 the undersigned November 1. 1943. All persons having claims against said estate were hereby re- quired to present them, with the necessary vouchers. to the under signed at his home in Wrangell. AL aska, within six months from date hereof.
 Persons claiming a beneficial in- terest in said estate are required to present proof of heirship within the above mentioned six months.
 Elmer Lee
 Administrator of the
 Estate of Albert Lee, deceased First publication Nov. 3, lg43 Last publication Nov. 26. 1943
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-11-26

portuned the community with their 7demands for equality" said Mir. Branston. Now tthat they have it they want more"
 The issue of chiYalry arose. Even he women chose up sides.
 Women mus choose between ehivalry and equally and NOT ex- peet both, wrote Janet Green of Bristol
 This battle of words on Wartime Manners" has reached only the first round and is still going strong.
 And all becase' an American sold Ter riding in a crowded London bus offered his seat to a middle-aged woman.