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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
ROTARY SHOW LAST EVENING BIG SUCCESS
Most Capable Performance Is Given of Whole
 Town s Talking"

Today the whole towns talking about the Whole Towns Talking presented last night by the Juneau Rotary Club to crowded house at the Colisuem Theatre, in its first performance of a two days run. And to the fact the whole towns talking should be added the whole towns praising enc of the finest bits of play-acting by local talent ever pre- sented in Juneau.
 In receptive mood through en- joyment of the music of the Juneau High School Band, which under the direction of G. E. Pnacheau, present. ed half hour concert before the first curtain, the audience was with the players until the final curtain call. Laughter to the point of at times drowning out the lines of the actors swept through the audience throughout the three acts of the sat- irical comedy by John Emerson and Anita Loos. as the tangled web in which the characters are placed un- wound itself to a hilarious and satis- flying climax.
 An attractive setting, and beauti- full and smart costuming. through the courtesy of B. M Behrends Co.,, were an impressive addition to the enjoyment of the audience.
 Each member of the cast is de- serving of a bouquet for excellence in performance, but the finest bou- quet of all goes to Mrs. Katherine Nordale for her part in directing and casting.
 The majority of the cast are not amateur performers, and several have experienced professional ap- fpearances.
 Harry Sperling, the old maestro himself, carried the heavy role of Henry Simmons, a manufacturer, with all of the fervor and skill which has characterized him as Ju- neau's leading actor. Lieutenant Leonard Schaffer, who with his first appearance in the sympathetic role :, of Chester Binney, Simmons part ner, and in love with the latter S daughter, won over the audience with his first appearance and car ried it with him until he finally floundered his bewildered way through the ridiculous and laugh provoking situations which con- ! fronted him, to possess the hand of 1 the girl he courted.
 Mrs. Mernice Murphy, as Harriet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
DOUBLE FEATURES
 ARE SCHEDULED,
 CAPITOL THEATRE

A cross-section of How To Get Into the Movies" is represented in the cast of Moon Over Las Vegas, diverting universal comedy opening tonight at the Capitol theatre.
 Anne Gwynne, the leading lady was signed by Universal without the customary screen test. Her looks and personality were all that were needed to convince a producer.
 David Bruce. who plays Miss Gwynne's husband, played in stock before coming to Hollywood. at the suggestion of actors agent zeppo Marx
 Alan Dinehart came to pictures an established personality on Broad way, where he had directed, produc- ed and starred in legitimate produc- tions.
 Vera Vague, who plays Miss Gwynne's loquacious aunt in Moon Over Las Vegas" attracted the at- tention of film scouts while appear ing on a San Francisco radio pro- gram.
 Vivian Austin, who plays the other woman" in the film, was a model before she got into pictures She modelled for bathing suit bill board ads.
 In Universals Ghost Catchers, the second feature. Olsen and John son spool the "who-dun-it" type oi entertainment with uninhibitec tongue in cheek.
 Everything that goes to put creep mess into a "horror' picture ha: been included in the film, such as 8 haunted house, bodies in closets, 6 mummy, ghosts, gangsters and mur- derers.
 Universal has generously provided the comedians with the most inn pressive list of supporting names they've ever had in a picture. The cast includes Martha O'Driscoll Gloria Jean, Leo Carrillo, Walter Catlett, Andy Devine. Lon Clancy Henry Arn,tta, Morton Downey Ella Mae Morse and Kirby Grant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
DANCING, SKATING TREAT IS SHOWING
 AT 10TH CENTURY

Acclaimed as one of the greatest motion pictures of it's type ever to come out of Hollywood, Lady, Let's Dance" is the feature at the goth Century theatre.
 The blonde Belita. recognized as the worlds most accomplished feminine figure skater, is starred in this lavish musical extravaganza, which is filled with scenes of scin- tillating brilliance. The production is especially noteworthy in that Be- lita is not only presented again in her inspiring skating numbers. but she is revealed as dancer of equal grace and skill in variety of styles ranging from the rhumba to the ballet.
 The opening of the story finds Belita, a Dutch refugee, working as 1 waitress at an American resort. A combination of circumstances re- veals her unsuspected talent as a skater and dancer. and the plot trac- es her rise to the very top or the entertainment profession.
 James Ellison. the comedy team of Prick and Track. Walter Catlett, Maurice St. Clair, Lucien Little field and Eugene Mikeler play im- portant supporting roles, and music for the production becomes an im- portant feature in the hands of four of the country's most popular or chestras-the aggregations of Henry Busse, Eddie LeBaron, Mitch Ayres and Lou Bring.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06

Simmons. wife of Henry Simmons. is an experienced and polished act ress and master of comedy.
 Mrs. Estelle Casler, appearing as Ethel Simmons, daughter of the Simmons. gave beautiful per formance. She was lovely to watch, with her youthful and refreshing manner, and her voice was charm ing.
 Louis Levy took the part of Roger Shields, young Chicago blood who also courted Miss Ethel Simmons. He was dashing and debonair and play ed to perfection the worldly man about town. Miss Aida Matheson, well known to the radio audience for her roles in plays presented over the air by the Juneau USO, gave a stellar per- formance as Lefty Lytle, motion picture star and the character around whom the comedy revolves. Her costumes were little more than extra special.
 Miss Alice Johnson as Annie, the Simmons maid, gave an excellent characterization of her role and was responsible for a number of good laughs.
 Mrs. Katherine Alexander as | Sally Otis and Miss Margaret Bailey as Lila Wilson, in the ingenue roles as friends of Ethel, were two young lovelies who gave convincing per- formances and added sparkle and beauty to the scenes in which they appeared.
 Bob Henning, playing the part of Donald Swift. motion picture dir ector and fiancee of Lefty Lytle, really carried the audience away with him in his comic treatment of the role of serious and jealous lover. l As Sadie Bloom, the worldly wise dancing teacher, Miss June Young performed difficult bit role with artistic finesse.
 , There should have been more to the part of the taxi driver, who ap- peared ip short scene in the first act. for the express purpose of per- mitting the audience to enjoy more of James D. Ryan, who played the role and whose skill in pantomime so captivated the audience.
 The production staff of The Whole Towns Talking" was compos- ed of members of the Rotary Club, and were: Production Manager, Brooks Hanford; Lighting, Mayor Ernie Parsons; Stage Managers, Don Skuse, Henry Harmon, Ellis Rey- holds; Ticket Seller. James Mo Naughton; Ushers, Roald Copstead. Horace Adams, Tom Dyer, Jack Fletcher. Tom Bedford; wardrobe supervisor, John Doyle Bishop.
 All costumes were furnished by B. M Behrends Company.
 Walter L. Martin, of the Coast Guard, was makeup man, and he did fine job.
 The second and last performance of "The Whole Towns Talking" will be given tonight, curtain at 8 o'clock.
 The proceeds of this production will be devoted to the further de- vrloprnent of the Juneau Scouting Program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
FROM NOME

FROM NOME H. c. Longley, of Nome, is regist- cred at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
Chapelddies Are
 Entertained by Mrs. F. Epperson

Mrs. Floyd Epperson of the Fritz Cove Road entertained the Chape- ladies at her home last Tuesday night. Those attending were Mrs Jenny Pederson, Mrs. Cecil Donohue Mrs. Max Mileke, Mrs. Harry Arn- Id, Mrs. Charles Dobbins, Mrs. How ard Day, Mrs. Victor Johnson, Mrs James DeHart, Mrs. Stanley Jekill and two new members, Mesdames Green and de Roux, a visitor. Mrs Martin, and the hostess.
 Mrs Harry Arnold will have the next meeting, April IT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
CORPORATION FILED

Organized as a non-profit com Ipany, the Anchorage Retail Liquor Dealers Association, Inc, has filed articles of incorporation with the Auditors Office here. The filing was made April 4,
 Purposes of the association, as stated, include the promotion of uniform business practices and trade ethics.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
NOTICE

Dr. R. N. Hester, M. D., Eye, Ear. Nose & Throat Specialist of Ket- chikan. is now at the Juneau Medical and Surgical Clinic for a few days for examination of eyes and fitting of glasses. Appoint ments can be made by calling Clinic. Patients fitted on former visits will please call for appoint ment if any adjustment is neces- sary. (Adv.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
HOLBROOK TO SITKA

Wellman Holbrook, Assistant Re- gional Forester. left his Juneau headquarters yesterday on short trip to Sitka, where he will work with Foresters Knox Marshall and Harold Smith on land classification
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
STUDENTS REGISTER
 FOR COURSES TO-DAY

Pre-registration of eighth graders for high school subjects was com pleted yesterday, Superintendent of Schools A. B. Phillips announced to- day.
 Today pre-registration of all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors in the high school will begin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
BEz GIVES DINNER

Nick Beg, wellknown Seattle ana Alaska fish canner, honored Louis Adamic. Yugoslav author, at din- ner held in the Mayflower Hotel in Seattle last week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-06
ATTENTION sHRINERs

ATTENTION SHRINERS
 Regular monthly meeting of the Club Friday at p. m. at the Dugout, with important business.
 J. w. LEVERS. Secretary.
 (Wed-Thur-Fri)
Evening star., 1945-11-04

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The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
D R E "A M


 T III E A T R E
 NOME. ALASKA l Show. Sept. IF and l3. 7:30 PM. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY "WHISTLING IN
 BROOKLYN" RED SHELTON. JEAN ROGERS. ANN RUTHERFORD And "SNIFFER SOLDIERS" 2 Shows. Sept. l4. 7:ls and g PM.
 FRIDAY
 "YOUNG BUFFALO
 BILL" ROY ROGERS. GABBY HAYES - DUCK SOUP" and DATES SOUTHERN EXPOSURE" l Show. Sept. IS. 7:30 PM.
 SATURDAY
 "CHINA" ALAN LADD. LORETTA YOUNG
 VIM. BENDIX And MARCH OF TIME" 2 Shows. Sept. l6. 7:l5 and g PM.
 SUNDAY SUBMARINE ALERT'
 RICHARD ARLEN WENDY BARRIE. NILS ASTHER WANT TO GIVE UP SMOKINC And SADDLE SILLY" l Show. Sept. l7 and le. 7:30 PM. MONDAY and TUESDAY BROADWAY RHYTHM" GEORGE MURPHY.
 GINNY SIMMS.
 CHARLES WINNIGER And "PLUTO'S PLAYMATE"
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
Alaska Airlines Wants Seattle To Be Gateway

JUNEAU, Sept. 12-tP-Theo- dore Law, president of Alaska Airlines is enroute to Seattle to- day to attend a meeing of Pacific Northwest leaders who are seeking to have Seattle recognized as the main air gateway to the Orient. He said his company had equip ment now to maintain daily serv- ice between Seattle and Anchor age with stops at Juneau and Ketchikan. A
 He said they would provide the same standard service as the ma jor airlines in the States, serving meals aloft.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
Boyington Gets Enthusiastic Welcome

OAKLAND, Sept. 12 - (P - "Pappy" Boyington, twenty-slx plane Marine ace no sooner land- ed at the Oakland airport this morning than he was grabbed by eighteen of his former buddies and paraded on their shoulders around the runway.
 Pappy's face broke into a broad grin as he poked his head out of the door of his plane and saw the men with whom he made aerial history. "This is the most won derful thing that ever happened to me-" he shouted. The Okanogan, Wash, flier wore fur-lined leather jacket, Marine green twill pants, the silver leaves of lieuten- ant colonel on his cap. His promo ton to major followed his release from Omori prison camp near Yokohama on August thirtieth.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
Clear Heads Choose Calvert's
Gov. Cruening Will Await Reaction On Resolution

JUNEAU, Sept. 12-P)-Gov. Gruening states he intends to await the reaction of the people of Alaska before taking any action on the Health Boards resolution asking for the calling of a special session of the Legislature to se- cure an appropriation to combat tuberculosis.
 He will also contact members of the Legislature regarding their views, he explained the reason for the unsigned resolution was be- cause as chairman of the board he was a KID for official action as Governor.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12-tP)- The President promised that the Jap officials would be removed from their posts in Korea as soon as possible. He told a new confer ence of the Army's decision to retain some of the Jap overlords had been dictated by practical considerations.
 When asked to fix the time when the Japs would be put out, he referred the question ot Gen. eral MacArthur.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
Cruening Seeks
 Alaska Discharges For Alaskan Vets

JUNEAU, Sept. 12-(P)-Gov- ernor Gruening is seeking equal treatment for the Navy men sta- toned in Alaska with that ac- corded army and coast guardsmen. He has wired Rear Admiral Ralph Wood, commandant of the Seven teenth Naval District at Adak, asking him to grant discharges in Alaska to as many as want to set tie here, without returning to their places of enlistment and then come back to the Territory.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
PAGE EIGHT
Riddle Member Of Allied
 Military Tribunal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12-tP- The Presidnet announced the ap- pointment of Francis Riddle, former United States attorney general, as the American member of the Allied Military Tribunal to try Axis war criminals. Federal Judge John Parker of North Car olina was named as alternate.
 At a news conference in which he cleared his desk of a long ser ies of appointments, the President disclosed the resignation of Elmer Davis as director of OWI, and the assignment of Neil Dalton, Louis vile, to succeed him for the pur- pose of liquidating the agency.
 The President announced the appointment of former Senator Clark of Missouri, as associate justice of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Co., lumbia, succeeding Thurman Ar hold.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12

FOUND-A large bunch of keys. Inquire Nugget Office.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
COAST GUARD BOYS RETURN TO THEIR HOMES

Two local U. s. Coast Guard boys who are leaving the service and returning home soon are Guy D. Brogdon, who is heading home to St. Louis, Mo-, and w. K. Yer beckmoes, who will return to Ma son City, Iowa.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
CLASSIFIED ADS

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 Pick-Up Truck. Al Condition.
 Inquire Nugget Office 11O-3tp
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
ESKIL ANDERSON BACK AT BUREAU OF MINES OFFICE

Eskil Anderson of the Territo- rial Bureau of Mines, who has been busy most of the summer in the area east of Nome, returned this week and is to be found at the Bureau of Mines office on Front Street.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
MRS. JOE WALLACE RETURNS FROM SEATTLE

Mrs. Joe Wallace, who has been in Seattle for several weeks vis- iting her daughter Mrs. Paul Fall kenburg, and getting acquainted with her grandchildren, returned home Monday evening.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
SALEM ABRAHAM STILL MISSING

No further news has been re- cieved about Salem Abraham, the old timer who was lost near Hay cock several weeks ago. Searchers are still looking for him in that vicinity.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
PTARNIGAN SEASON OPENS SEPTEMBER IS

Ptarmigan season opens next Saturday, September Is. There is evidence of plenty of game in the hills for those who enjoy the sport; although there is limited amount of ammunition.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
GLUE POT SAFE STILL UNRECOVERED

No trace has been found of the missing safe which was taken from the Glue Pot during the storm of two weeks ago.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
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MONDAY GAMES American League

Cleveland 1, New York 5. Chi cago 4, g; Washington 10, 4. De- troit 2, 2; Boston g, 1. St. Louis 3, 3; Philadelphia 2, 5.
 National League
 Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati 2, second game postponed. Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh g, second game post poned. Boston 2, Chicago 0. New York 1, St. Louis 2.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12
THURSDAY GAMES American Leaoue

Detroit 5, Boston o. Chicago 2 Washington 1.
 National League Boston 4, Chicago 5. New York 5, St. Louis 6. Brooklyn 4, II; Gin cinnati 5, 6. Philadelphia 4, 1; Pittsburgh 5, 5.
 Pacific Coast League Los Angeles 2, Oakland 3. San Diegoe1, Portland 2. San Francisco 5, Hollywood 4.
The Nome nugget., 1945-09-12

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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-03-31
VIRGINIA TEAM
GETS FRANCHISE

BURLINGTON, March 30.-tP)-
Director of the Carolina Baseball
League tonight awarded the Rocky
Mount franchise to the Philadel
phia Athletics to be operated al
Martinsvilie, Va, this season. Ira
Thomas, chief scout of the AS
claimed the franchise.
Rocky Mount surrendered its
place in the loop some time age
through its president, Frank Walk
er, by reason of the transporta'
ton problem, and Martinsville i'm.
mediately made bid for it.
Directors authorized DR.. Tom S.
Wilson of Draper, league presi.
dent, to release the schedule on or
before April 10. A few minor
changes are now being effected in
it.
All teams were represented and
they agreed to accept public tran
sportation during the coming sea-
son, or work out their own plans.
Most Of the teams will open
spring training next week. The sea-
son opens April rs with Greensboro
at Winston-Salem; Durham at Bur-
ington Raleigh at Danville, and
Martinsville at Leaksville.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-03-31
PACIFIC LEAGUE
TO BEGIN TODAY
Nv RUSS NEWLAND

LOS ANGELES, March 30.-R
-Bolstered by the recent War
Manpower Commissions ruling
releasing players from essential
Jobs, the Pacific Coast League
swings into action tomorrow in
it's Sd season, it's fourth under
war time conditions, with the pros.
poets of playing before the largest
total attendance in its history.
With no competition from horse
racing, chief rival for the Satur-
day crowds, the Coast Class AA
baseball loop, expects the fans
to come trooping through the
turnstiles throughout the season.
Last years tremendous overall
turnout, 2,343,266, only the 1924
attendance exceeded it, surprised
even the most optimistic directors
Of the league. With Government
nod of approval this year to back
them up, they look for bigger and
better gate receipts.
Concededly not up to the peace
time variety, the brand Of ball to
be dished up this season, never
theless, should be not too far away
from double CA class. Some OF
the big league clubs have fulfilled
commitments by shipping out
players from the international
league and others will be on the
way before long.
The leagues schedule has been
extended two weeks, opening a
week earlier and closing a week
later, September II.
Los Angeles won the 1914 pen
nant, its second in a row, and
figures to be in a race for the flag
this season with the veterinarian.
ned Seattle club. The latter has
a solid club, an infield strength
ened by the acquisition of First
Stacker George Mcdonald from
San Diego. The northern team S
pitching staff is crammed with
oldsters and the only question is
whether their aging arms will be-
come pliable early in the season.
Colorful veteran returning to
the league after two-year alb
sence is Pepper Martin, who will
pilot the San Diego Padres-to
where he doesn't know at this
time. He led Sacramento to the
pennant three years ago but
hasn't the swell material now he
had then.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-03-31
Cuff Notes
By JACK STILLMAN

Tales Of physically handicapped
athletes are not new to the wrest
ling profession, although those Of
baseball are beginning to take
their place in recent news.
When Kid Ellis, the Dry
Pond Dreadnougnt from Whining
ton, lost one of his legs, he was
counted out of the wrestling pic
ture for good-that is, counted
out by almost everyon ebut Ellis,
himself.
Ellis has held the middleWeight
championships for the Army, Navy
and Marine corps, during World
War I, and from 1922 to 1925 he
held the worlds title.
Ellis was considered one OF the
,aost sensational wrestlers OF his
-uy. Fans turned out by the
thousands to see the one-legged
champion in action. They want
cd to see just what kind OF re-
sistance one-legged wrestler
sould offer. Ellis had his own
formula. Perhaps it was because
no grappler had ever before been
called upon to put up resistance
to a wrestler with one leg, and
were not prepared for defense
against such attacks by an abbre-
waited leg-in the face and chest.
Ellis knew how to take advantage
of his 'handicap', and turned it
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into an asset.
The Kid recalls a 15-minute
exhibition match in front Of the
grand stand at the annual Coastal
Fair at the American Legion
stadium here a few years ago.
A long and bitter rivalry be.
tween the greatest two wrestlers
ever to come out of Wilmington
Fritz Hanson and kid" Ellis
was billed as an exhibition match.
Hanson was 48 and Ellis was As.
After IS minutes, neither was
able to pin the other. Ellis made
excellent use of his shortened leg,
planting himself on the floor time
and time again to prevent Han
son, former world welterweight
champion, from pinning him.
Several times Hanson seemed
almost to have Ellis pinned to the
mat. but always that nubbin OF
leg came to the rescue. The
shortened limb also proved to
good advantage when pushed into
Hanson's face, as the latter strug-
gled to get hold on the slippery
Ellis.
The crowd seemed to enjoy the
exhibition to the utmost, and near
the end OF the match, Hanson was
about to complete han1merlock
on Ellis, but the final whistle
made the bout a draw.
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7 oney Penna Leads
Durham Golf Open
STATE DEFEATS
POINTERS, ll-9

RALEIGH, March 30. - (P) -
N. C. States batsmen exploded
for five runs in the eighth inning
here today to trip the Cherry
Point Marines, II to 8. as Coach
Beattie Feathers Collegians open
ed their regular baseball season.
The Collegians, showing power
at the bat, pounded four Marine
pitchers for II hits. At the same
time, a quartet of State pitchers
held the Leathernecks to five bin
giles. Three of the Marine hits were
off Riggan, State rihthander, who
worked the fifth and sixth stanzas.
One each were off Potras, who
worked four and Gibson who work
ed one.
The big eighth saw the State bat
tiers, headed by Gibson, then work.
ing left field, pound out four hits
and capitalize on two errors to
overcome a 9-6 lead racked up by
the Marines in the early innings.
State will open its Ration league
schedule with Carolina Pre-Fight
on Doak Field here Monday.
Today's game replaced one sche-
duled only yesterday with Camp
Butner. Cherry Point originally
was scheduled to pay here yester-
day but the game was cancelled
at the request of the Marines. How
ever, when the Leatherncks show
ed up today Camp Butner with
drew.