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Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
NOTICE

The City Clerk, City of Kod- iak, has been instructed by the Federal Works Agency to effect collection of water rentals from all persons connected to the Federally owned system.
 It is known that most users were connected prior to January 1, 1945, but all charges will be computed as of January 1, and all subsequent hook-ups from the actual date of servlce.
 This first billing will cover the first 6 months of service of 1945, and will be issued quarterly here after, based on rates established by ordinance.
 c. Blankenburg,
 City Clerk.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
Former Resident Dies At Nome

Funeral services for George Sherman, former Kodiak resid- ent, were held in Nome on Aug ust 16, according to wofd receiv- ed by Emil Knudsen.
 He was driving truck for the Sommers Construction company. He died at the Columbus hospit- al August g after IA days illness of complications following diph- theria.
 He was botn March 23, 1907 and is survived by his father, Ole Sherman.
 While in Kodiak he and his wife Phyllis, from whom he was later divorced, lived at the Knudsen apartments. He was employed 3 years by Siems-Drake and Mrs. Sherman was employed at number of places, including Kraft's office and the former Jerrome's Grill.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
Notice To All Dog Owners

Due to the great number of complaints on dogs roaming the streets, the City Council hereby warns all dog owners that if their dogs are not kept from running at large and result in becoming nuisances, the dogs will be des- troyed without further notice. It is further warned that a lic- ense must be obtained for each dog, said license to be on the dog, but the procuring of lic- ense will not be a protection should any such dog become a nuisance.
 By order of the Common Council.
 c. Blankenburg,
 City Clerk
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NOTICE

The persons are known who destroyed the gauges on the in- strument board of the Alaska Road Commission bull-dozer on Mission road. The bull-dozer is in tho care of the city, and if res- tltution is not made at once Commission officials at Anchor age will be notified so steps can be taken to prosecute.
 Street & Street Improvement
 Committee
 City of Kodiak
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Gordon Gottcher, son of the Jack Gottcher who was one of two passengers on a plane mis- sing for several weeks on a flight from Chirikoff, arrived by plane here yesterday from his home in Oakland, Calf.
 He came to Alaska to deter mine if any further effort could be made to locate the missing plane. He now plans to return to Anchorage to see if an effort can be made to search the main- land Tn the area west of Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
moneyIs l-ate--But Still Acceptable

Three delayed shipments of money from the Federal Reserve Bank almost caused the Bank of Kodiak to run short of funds' when end of fishing season de- mands and a call for 75,000 by the Navy almost depleted the cash drawers of the bank this week.
 Bank President o. A. 1'orger- son made quick arrangements to have $50,000 brought from An chorage by plane, and when 1t arrived the overdue funds came on the same plane.
 The shipments totaled $220, ,000 so the cash supply should be ample.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
Notice

Delinquent dues of members of the Teamsters' Union will be acted upon at the meeting in September. Guard against sus- pension by paying your dues up to date to Mrs. Blankenburg, Frontier Book & Gift Shop.
 J. ". Tolbert,
 President
 Kodiak Teamsters' Union
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
Town Topics

John Stenlund is installing booths and counter and other equipment in Tony's Bar for cafe to be opened as soon as work is finished, Jack Delane announced.
 Jacque Pardieu, former chef at the Victory Cafe, will operate the new eating place.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
KODIAK MIRROR

Frank McConaghy filed a civil suit Wednesday versus Ed Nev. CTS, seeking recovery of $22S. .3S claimed loaned him by the Frank McConaghy & O., and for $500 claimed loaned by the plaintiff.
 Hearing has been set for Aug ust 30.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Arranged as surprise for hls wife, MT. George Blinn was host at a dinner Thursday evening at the Victory cafe for 2l guests. The event marked the Blinn's 23 d wedding anniversary and many lovely gifts were received.
 After dinner the party went to the Montmartre for aancing.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Pleading guilty to a charge of driving recklessly while under the influence of liquor, Norman Slenes, local taxi drlver, was fined S1O0 yesterday by City Magistrate George Slawson and had his Territorial operators license and city taxi business permit suspended for 90 days each.
 Slenes was arrested Thursday morning after his car collided with one driven by Val Morrison near the intersection of Brooklyn avenue and Alaska Way, The latter car suffered damaged fanders and radiator grille and S'enes' car was badly smashed along the right side.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

MT. and Mrs. Merrill Coon and Mir. and Mrs. Frank Me Conaghy entertained et the Coon residence Thursday evening for MT. and Mrs. P. J. Watkinson. Five tables were set for the buff fet dinner.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Mrs. Josephine Ccusley an- nouncrd today that after a few days operation by the prospec- tive new owners he deal for pur- chase of the Cub by George Magnusen had not been consum- mated.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Members of the cannery crew surprised MT. and Mrs Frank McConaghy Sunday on their 3lst wedding anniversary with a beautifully decorated cake and lunch on their return from church services.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Mrs. Jack Delane and daugh- ter Glotia returned to Kodiak this week after visiting in Seattle and Portland.
 Mrs. Delane, who visited in Seattle with her sister, Mrs. Tony Kvas, reports that MT. Kvas is still seriously ill follow ing a recent stroke that left him partially paralyzed and blind.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

William J. Hughes, 69, of Uy- ak, Bay, and Fannie Larsen, 49, of Larsen Bay, were marie d Thursday by U. s Commissioner c. c. Naughton.
 Witnesses were Mrs. Nettie Harmon ard Hans Reeman.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
WoodIey Airiines

INCOMING:
 J. H. Rubenstein, May Hurley, Mary Goble, Mary Baumann, Gordon Gottcher, Betty Jane Lester, Marion Rossi, MT. and Mrs. Cecil Moore, Jack Hayes, Geneva Weathers, Mrs. Afony Lukin, Erie Oakstar, Mrs. Julie Pestrikof, Ninia Zernov, Glectis Gelgaty, E. s. Mckenzie, Irene Shipley
 OUTGOING
 Erie Oakstar, Frank Wood, Emmett Wood, Jack Hayes, Ted Rozak, Mir & M s. Stan Nelson, Anna Simeonoff, Mildred Sime- onoff, Arthur Lee, Selma Frelin, Della Kfnports, Mary Cooper & children Walter & Wilbur Metro kin, Lillian Morris, Frank Trick,
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

FOR SALE-Furn. Broom house rabbit & chicken houses, 2 lots fenced, good well water piped in house, sewer. Also gas en- zine, tools, chicken < rabbits, sold with house or separately Selling out to go to States for medical care. P. o. Box 25l, Mrs. Nellie M. Holler, Mission road.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Lillian Morris, employee of the Kodiak Candy company, left by plane yesterday on a vacation trip to the Interior and expec s to return in about 2 weeks.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Ms. Jack Benson and two children returned this week from Seward, where she has been vis- ting with MT. and Ms. Don Brownell.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

Della Kinports, operator of Della's Beauty Cabin, left by plane yesterday to spend the weekend in Anchorage visiting.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
Radio Programs

The following changes in after noon programs from the original schedule in the Mirror have been announced by the Army-Navy radio station, WVCQ. @Of special note the Shut-In- Hour has been cut to 2 programs a week. Calls will be accepted between 1 and 2 pm Friday and ! Saturday for requests on this $ program.
 "A complete new program will appear in the Mirror as soon as regular fall schedules resume af- ter the vacation period. Monday
 2:30 Dance Hour
 5:30 Shower of Stars 6:l5 Across the Board 7:30 Manhattan
 Merry-Go-Round Tuesday
 2:30 Dance Hour
 3::30 Sigmund Romberg 6:l5 Across the Board Wednesday,
 2:30 Dance Hour
 5:30 Eddie Bracken
 6:l5 Across the Board 6:30 Abbott & Costello Thursday
 2:30 Dance Hour
 6:15 Across the Board Friday
 2:30 Shut In Hour
 500 Roy Shields & Go. 5:30 Eddie Cantor 6:15 Across the Board Saturday.
 6:i5 Across the Board 7:3o Date With Judy Sunday
 5:30 Hall of Fame  6:o0 Jack Kirkwood
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classifieds

FOR SALE-2-room house, lge.
 bathroom. With electric refrig- orator, good residential dist
 $20OO. See Emil Knudsen. 7-l4
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25

J. H. Rubensteln, REA audit or. arrived here yesterday to make the annual audit of the Kodiak Electric Association.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-25
Rodlak nllrror "Syeus of o4nlerica's Last Frontier

Published Every Saturday at Kodiak, Alaska
 Yearly Subscription Rate $500 Entered in the Postofice at Kodiak Alaska Second Glass matter under act of Congress of March g. 187S
 KODIAK PUBLISHING COMPANY
 William H. Larnme Editor and Publisher
 Lillian E. Lamme Associate Editor
 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use tor republication of all dispatches credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

vats secret skin formula. See its amazing Of.
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Write todsy-Now! Miss ALMA. los Park
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
Prosecutor To
Ask Teeth For
State Child Law

A legislative action TO put teeth
into a law under which persons
contributing TO the delinquency OF
a child may be prosecuted was pro-
posed this week by Wayne County
Prosecutor Gerald O'Brien.
The prosecutors office has asked
Attorney General Dethmers 10 sub
nit IN act defining neglected" and
delinquent children to the iegis-
lature.
A COPY OF THE ACT. according
TO Chief Assistant Prosecutor Frank
Schemanske. reads in part:
Neglect" and delinquency" as
defined by the statutes OF this state
were contained in Secs. 573 and 574
OF Act 288 of the Public Acts OF
1899 These two sections were
repealed by Act 81 p A. 1914, Ex-
ira Session. leaving no definition
OF Neglect and Delinquency"
THE PROSECUTORS OFFICE
suggests that Sec. las, Act. 80 P. A.
1889 be amended to include the
definitions as set forth in Sections
573 and STA. Act 288 p. A. 1899,
Extra Session.
The attorney general Is asked 10
examine and submit the proposed
act mentioned above) to the state
legislature for possible action.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
PALS OF PLEASURE

The EiCht PAS of Pleasure EaVe
a pre-Va'ctitlne party. Sunday eve
ming with their husbands as hon.
orces. The affair was at a members
home. Mrs. Bessie ChildreSS Of
Stanford street. There was whist,
keno and dancing as entertainment
Then they we're served a delicious
luncheon Among the ones present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. s. Jackson. Mr..
and Mrs II, Perduc, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Saunders. Mrs. Laurntine
Williams. Mr.. Otis. Mr.. Polk. Mrs.
Almira Brown, Mrs. Emma Recdus.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
PENETR0 NOSE DROPS
Kidneys Must
Clean Out

Do you guner from otttin( Up Nithth
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

The above are celebrsn,s al the
gong away party given at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jones
OF 3l5 Kennelwor;h street in honor
OF their daughter. Miss Jessie Mae
Jones, who entered Wayne univer-
sity as 2 s,cnosraphic student re-
Gently, u the picture are, lei 10
risht: Mrs Betty Wolfe, Mrs. Emily
Jones. Mrs. Irene Reed. Mrs. Car.
re King. Mrs Nora Havcll. stand
Ing, left 10 right James Beams.
Mrs. Esther Nelson, Frank Arm
strong. Mss Jessie Mae Jones, Mrs.
Sarah Jones. Jacob Jones. Mrs.
Catherine baltimore. Henry Lat;i-
more, Mrs Betty johnson. George
Hsryell. Mrs Pie Waters. the Rev.
Mr.. Ford, ErSkine Wolfe, and Mss
Myrtle Bright
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
HOW MY BAD SKIN
CHANGED OVERNIGHT

Only Q woman who has
suffered with bad skin
can know what joy came
over me when ! avoke 70
see my face % fresh. clear
and smooth again! II
seemed like q miracle /!
II YOU have pimples.
blAekheads. big pores.
oily skin sruptions and
ugly spots Externally
caused), don't fool around
with rrsssy, messy make
shifts. Let NATURI
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
YOU CAN feel
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
KILPATRICK LECTURE

SCOTLANDVILLE, La. tSUNS)
- The second annual Southern
University Future Teachers Of
America Club Lecture by DR.. Will
liam Heard Fitzpatrick, professor
emeritus OF education. Columbia
University. postponed from the last
week in January, has been def
nitely set for Monday night. March
S, in the Southern University
gymnasium-a uditorlum.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

Ne eSNfS ~ 80
Drive. has been
staff o n e d in
France for four
months. He was
INDICTED Dec. !,
l943, and is
now in the Port
Company. Pvt.
Davis was a
war " DIRK er
previous 70 his
induction He
Is a graduate Of
Southern uni
vers!:y il Lou
!siana.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

in the South last September He
was indicted from Detroit. He and
his wife 1--we st 255 Theodore street
in Detroit; AZ tho time OF his in
jury he was serving with the i94lst
Engineers unit now somewhere IN
the PACIFIC. --
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

Pfc Archie L.
HsR klns an d
wife were here
last week visit
ing his mother.
Mrs. p c a ? |
Hawkins OF 400
( 18th street.
Pfc. Hawkins
was a patient
for. more than
five months al
Dale VI a bry
Field hospital,
7 a | a h a 5 see.
Fla, after hav-
ing been SerA
ouSly injured
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

MS aunt, MIS-.
" e on. 35i7
Michigan ave-
nue. Pvt Young
has been N
Sc vic for
more than three
years and spent
two years over
seas His fur
Tough expires
Feb - a couS-
in also in Serv-
ice IS Pvt ESsle
Bel. a WAC.
who IS in Eng
land
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
Officers
CONTINUED from Page Ig

VOVHtIHucu IIUm ThBc IoT
Flowers. 2463 Saratoga avenue.
Memphis. Tenn; Philip p. Harris.
SO South Van Buren, street, Batavia.
ILL.,; James H. Stoute. 1903 West
l4lst street. New York. ". Y:
Charles G. Walker II, 22l6 Eleventh
street. NV. Washington. D. c.:
Arnold J. r. Wallace, 40 Saint
Nicholas Terrace. New York, NY.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
THE PROSECUTORS OFFICE
Victory Center
Changes Address

Victory Center. Wayne county
retailers division OF the u. S.
Treasury. formerly at l457 Girls
void street is now located at Is
Gratiot avenue,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

and red roses for corsage. The
groom is the son OF Forrest Rea
Of Hazelhurst, Miss. They are
horrymoonins in Chicago.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
CONVALESCING

CONvALESCING
Mo,he- Mary Re.eford OF Names
street who MAS burned during The
Christmas holidays when a Christ
-ras tree ignitcd. is dong fine at
Hurley hospital, while Fred Nlnson
Of Twelfth street; who also has
been very sick. is improved
Edward Newman OF 52l Z. Ken
ncla orth street. who has been IN
the hospita. a; Howell Mich, for
several months. is improving nice
~, according TO his wife, Mrs Lii
Ian Newman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
Loosen Asthma
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Say Thousands OF Sufferers

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
BIRTHDAY PARTY

BIRTHDAY PAkI1
Mis- Bessie Ross. PHO Stanford
street. celebrated her twenty
fourth birthday last week al the
YPA. club, and then later TO her
home, where refreshments were
served. Guests present were: Mrs.
Viole; Ross, Mss Barbara Ross.
Mrs. Bernice Randle, Mrs Elnor
Pea. Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell and
daughter Ruth, Of Mt. Morris. also
another daughter Of the Mitchells.
Pvt Carmen Mitchell and two Of
her friends They are with the
Canadian WACs. Many lovely gifts
were received by the hostess. She
IS Dr.. Arthur Wilson's assistant.
TIE Jackson. County. Fla. colored
All BOYS con- 5ieted sSl projects last
year. the Florida State Extension
Service reports
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
A eTT RHEUMATIC PAIN
Win q Medicine tbcf will PROVE Itself

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price Of C-2223 refunded IL
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sizes. Be sure that you al.
ways ask for and get C-2223
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
VALENTINE BRIDE

Miss Addie Oliver Martin. daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs 4. 4 Martin of
Site street, became the bride o.
Willie Fay Rea, Wednesday. Feb.
"a, a: the home Of tAe brides fam
ily. with the Rev Charles Nicks
Officiating pastor - Canaan Bsp-
rs; church The bride was radiant
in her wedding dress of pearl white
satin on Grecisn h-es. With long
tram and net yoke outlined with
seed pearls, and long illusion
vel he'd n place by a close fitting
tara Of pearl beads Her bridal
bouquet was composed OF Gala
lilies.
Mrs. Mary Kate was bridesmaid.
She wore a pale pink satin under
pink silk net with carved Pink
roses. The brides mother wore a
dress OF sapphire blue with seed
pearls. ard corsage Of red roses.
TIE brides aunt. Mrs Bertha Rob-
!nson. wSs stately in a dark maroon
SUIT with yellow dsffodils as cor
sage Tire reception was held fol-
loving The ceremony IN the home.
With many friends attending For
,raVo Ing. the BRIDE wore 4 two
piece r7arront fur coat with pink
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
SERVING IN FRANCE

Pvt. Aaron II. Davis Jr.. the son
OF Mr. and Mrs Aaron II. Davis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
VISITS RELATIVES

wv. Lawrence Young stationed
al Aberdeen. Nd, Is home visiting
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
THROUGH THF EFFORTS o.

MS attorneys LLOYD A LOOMS and
Harold Z Bledsoe. Douglas was
granted new trial on Feb 9 and
appeared before Judge Skillman
on Feb. IL. az which time ne en-
tered a plea Of guilty 10 man
slaughter and received suspended
sentence.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
WINS FREEDOM
after SERVING
EIGHTEEN YEARS

William Douglas, AZ. 43l Alfred
street. is free man today. He
had served IL years. IL months
and ten days OF a life sentence
following a conviction OF first de-
gree murder in the fatal shooting
OF Booker Radcliffe on August 81.
1928.
Douglas gained his freedom last
week after he had entered a plea
Of guilty TO manslaughter before
Recorders Judge w. Mckay Skill
man. who. before he finally dis
posed OF the case, raped the Stat.
Parole Bo-rd for refusing 10 grant
q parole hearing to Douglas, even
after the court had made such q
recommendation to the prison
board.
JUDGE SKILLMAN raped the
laxity of the board by saying III
had all the facts before il on which
10 grant hearing" II was dis
closed by Douglas. that he had
awaited action by the board since
1910 after he had been promised a
parole hearing.
After criticizing the parole board
fof its alleged negligence. Judge
Skillman accepted Douglas plea O.
guilty TO manslaughter and sus.
pended his sentence.
in view OF the length OF time
you have served" Skillman stated,
81 accept your plea and suspend
sentence"
d U6LAS THANKED the Judge
foy his kindness To which judge
Skllman replied. Il feel that i,
vas only right ana that the ends
OF justice have been served"
Records disclosed that Douglas
as sentenced TO Jackson Prison
on March 4. 1927. following a Jury
conviction for the shooting OF Rad
on august 81. 1926 Rad.
G. Il, - on Sept. !.
The alleged alteration, accord.
Ing 10 records. took place on 81.
Antoine street between High street
tnow Vernon Highway and Mont.
calm at approximately II am.
THROUGH TIFF EFFORTS OF
his attorneys. Lloyd A LOOMS and
Harold Z Bledsoe. Douglas was
s-,p'cd pew trial m Eeh q ord