The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-12

SITKA, Alaska, Feb, 1Os-(Specia Correspondence -J. D. Littlepage manager of the Sitka Public Util. ities, made a public announcement that the final payment for the 45( In. D. Diesel engine and generator purchased by the Utilities early ir 1943 had been made
 I The cost of the machinery was s36,l1342, and the purpose of it is l to supply additional power. It was installed at the Cold Storage.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. E. Soley enter tained frineds at their home on "Wednesday evening following a marriage blessing service at the hone of Rev. Arthur N. Billy, who cfficiated. The occasion marked the third anniversary of their wedding.
 A beautifully decorated anniversary cake and coffee were served. Guests included MT. and Mrs. A. P. Frank lin, MT and Mrs. F. Flaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Adams, Mrs. Eva Nc Donald, Harriet Mcdonald, and Mrs. and Mrs. John Townsend.
 Ccmmemorating the fourth anni- versary of the U.S.O., a special dance was held at the U.S.O Friday evening. The dance which was in- formal was sponsored by the MR.U. of the Navy. Music was furnished by Elaine's orchestra.
 The theme carried out in the de- corations was nautical. The band stand was transformed into "U.S.S. U.SC." The affair was enjoyed by service men and civilian members of the Victory House.
 Tie Pinochle Club met at the home of Mrs Lena Tilson. Mrs. Lloyd Tilson won the prize for the high score, while Mrs. Al Richter received, the consolation prize. Present were the Mesdames Char les M. Peterson, William Sarvela, Lloyd Tilson, Wallace Mcdonald, Al Richter, Miles McGram, Frank Deiner and the hostess.
 On Thursday morning a second daughter Bella Catherine, was born to MT. and Mrs. James Imlach at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Brightman The little girl weighed six pounds and thirteen ounces at birth.
 Mrs. Walter A. Dangel, daughter of Mrs Lucia Smith, returned to sitka recently Mrs. Dangel has been with her husband. Corporal Dangel in Oklahoma, previous to his crders of transfer She will make her home with he rfamily in Sitka.
 A. B. Holt, owner of Holt's Mems shop, announced the sale of that business to Chares Whittemore. eff fective February l. MT. Holt, who founded the business and has man. aged it continuously, has not an- nounced his future plans.
 The name under which the new management will operate the shop is Sitka Mems Shop Although MT. Whittemore will manage his new business, he will continue nthe of flee of U. s. Marshal until his suc- cesSor is appointed.
 Sitka Womans' Club held it's gen. eral monthly meeting Friday even- ing. Numerous projects were con- sidered after the completion of routine business.
 The members voted to assist fin- ancially and with volunteer ser- :, vices in the operation of pre- school nursery in Ssska during the summer months
 To plan Silver Tea to be given at the U.S.O. Victory House in the month of March a committee was named. Mrs Martha Kostrometinof will act as chairman assisted by the Mesdames c. G. Stuart, John Cush- ing, Leslie Yaw, Lucia Smith and Miss Genevieve Mayberry.
 I Mrs. Elliott Fletcher and Mrs. J. w Wittmeyer were appointed to conduct bake sale during the month of February.
 The meeting night for the gen. [ eral meetings for the remainder of the year was changed from Friday to the first Thursday of the month.
 After adjoufnment, a delightful social hour was enjoyed and delic- ious refreshments were served by the committee, consisting of Mesdames Frank Metcalf, Lucille Reinke, Roy Avrit, John Holic and Miss Lou ise Rawson.
 Miss Bertha Jane Starke and Lieutenant George E. Vandergrift T U. s. Army. were united in marriage at the irst Presbyterian Church at