The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
News N0fes
 Of fSkaqway

SKAGWAY, Alaska, April B. Special Correspondence) The Skagway Chamber of Commerce held it's last regular meeting at the Derby Inn at noon on March 26 c. | J. Fitzgerald reported that the tele- phone system would be declared sur plus by June 30, and suggested that the city have personnel and plans ready to take it over at that time. c. A. Carroll, Gail Budd, and Mrs. Kenneth Lamereaux were appointed by the President, Dr. c. L. Policy. to lock after telephone details. Ever cit and Bruce Smith, sons of Eugene Smith, now of Skagway, were guests at the luncheon. The Haines Cham Der of Commerce has asked for joint meeting with Skagway and Whitehorse. All present approved this plan. It was further reported that Gov. Gruening has asked for action on the road from Skagway to Dyea.
 About 125 townspeople and sol- diers were in attendance at the closing Lenten program at the Pres byterian Church on Tuesday even- ing, March 27. The Town Hall' discussion was led by Mrs. Elizabeth Selmer and Sgt. Ferd M. Preston, their topics being Who Shall Be Armed" and Hunger Means War" It was agreed that the final sum- mary and a group of resolutions be drawn up at subsequent meeting on Tuesday evening, April 24.
 Open House" was held Sunday afternoon, March Is, to honor MT. and Mrs. M. E. Rogers who celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary March 19. Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Me Milan of Ketchikan, Alaska, assist ed Mrs. McMillan's parents in re- ceiving the guests. Mrs. A. E. Tun- ley and Miss Lottie Gaffy presided at the tea table which was decorated with daffodils and white cathedral candles The Rev H. F Fredsell, pas tor of the Presbyterian Church, where the Rogers have been members for many years, presented them with gift from their many friends in the community A beau tiful white and gold wedding cake, the gift of Mrs. Vernon DeHaven, held the place of honor on the low ely decorated table.
 Chef" Bob Hutchins of the Colis- cum Theatre cooked the Easter Morning breakfast for the children at the Presbyterian Church. All the boys and girls of the commun- ity were present and it proved to be gala occasion. The members of the choir had prepared the colored eggs Assisting with the breakfast was Mrs William Burfield, Dr. and Mrs. 0. L. Policy, E. Arthur Larson, Mrs. w. Reed and MT and Mrs P. E. Olsen. The pastor of the church led in grace and afterwards told the Easter story.
 A quiet home wedding was held Saturday, March at 730 D. m. when Miss Inez Soldin, the daughter Icf MT. and Mrs. Hans Soldin, was united in marriage to Cpl Elmer Jones of Seattle, Washington. The Rev. Harold F. Fredsell of the Pres byterian Church performed the we'd ding ceremony in the presence of a number of relatives and friends.
 A. F. Roehlke, who has been cash fer of the Bank of Alaska at Skag- way for the past two years, is leaving to take up new work in the States. As Secretary of the Chamber of Com merce and an active worker at the Presbyterian Church, he has been well liked by all. His successor has not been announced by E. A. Ras- muson, President of the bank.
 James Scott Cole, infant son of Edwin James and Elizabeth Lee Cole, was baptized Easter Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Coles mother from Seattle was present for the occasion. The church was beautifully decorated with Easter lilies, daffodils and potted plants. A lovely processional was held by the choir, who also sang Tn Joseph's Lovely Garden with Sgt. Floyd Larson and Cpl. Carl D.