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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
CAPITOL HAS TWO FEATURES
 FOR WEEKEND

The Capitol will have two features as the week end bill starting to- night.
 Lon Clancy will be seen in "Wierd Woman" latest in the film series Of Inner Sanctum mysteries and shar- ing starring honors are titan hair cd Anne Gwynne and blonde Eve lyn Ankers.
 The second feature is Here Comes Elmer. mixture of screen comedy and radio personalities, dance mu- sic and song. Republic has added the talents of Dale Evans, Frank AlSertson, Gloria Stuart and Wally Vernon from its studio pi-yers: Pin ky Tomlin, Wendell Niles and Will Wright from assorted radio pro- grams; the Sportsmen quartette, the King Cole Trio, Jan Garber and his band and the zany antics of Al Pearce and his gang, including Artie Auerbach, Arlene Harris and Will jam Comstock.
 Pearce takes the lead in double role, playing himself and the "El- mer" of the title, screwball sales man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02

The nucleus of the Harvard Col lege yard was an acre and an eighth of land acquired in lb37.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
ART EXHIBIT 10
 BE HELD FEB. 10

Paintings of favorite Alaskan scenes, as well as colorful flower prints, still life, landscapes of var ious kinds, and portrait work will be On display in the Scottish Rite Temple Saturday, February 10, when Beta Sigma Phl sorority sponsors an art exhibit for Juneau painters.
 In conjunction with the cultur- al program of the sorority, which has dealt with Art in the Home this year, the group felt that show ing of the paintings of Alaskan ar tists might give home owners of Juneau the opportunity to choose pictures for their rooms which would be suitable and would also encourage the work of local artists.
 Between 50 and 75 pictures will he shown at the exhibit, featuring ori- ginal work. Besides the Juneau ar lists, it is hoped that several out standing painters from other parts of the Territory will be represented at the show.
 The hours for the exhibit will be from ? p. m. to p. m. on Saturday and during the afternoon a silver tea will, be served by the sorority.
 Final plans for the show will be made at the regular sorority meet ing this Tuesday evening, to be held in the apartment of Mrs. J. H. Will jams at the Baranof Hotel Miss Mabel Morgan, one of the artists who will exhibit, is to be guest speaker for the program that night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
MRS. CROSS
 ENTERTAINS
 WITH PARTY

Her Royal Highnes the Queen of the Kobuk," Mrs. Bess Cross, Representative in the Seven teenth House of the Territorial Legislature, held court last night in the regal fashion that becomes her Territor wide reputation, when she practically bought the Baranof Hotel Gold Room and gave it to her friends and fellow Legislators.
 Queen Bess" entertained over hundred guests in the Gold Room with a buffet dinner at tables decorated with fresh tulips flown from Seattle. and a bar complete with everything that goes to make a well-stocked bar complete, and two bartenders.
 Senator Howard Lyng of Nome acted as toastmaster and long list of Territorial and civic officials were called upon for brief expres- sions.
 Keynoting the affair was the expression of one legislator, who declared, Tt is an amazing and a satisfying thing to see so many legislators sitting down to common dinner and an evening of enjoyment, unmarred by poli- tical differences-it augurs well for the good of the Alaska of the future
 Flowers from the tables were this morning given to St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
JEAN POTTER MAKES
 VISIT IN ANCHORAGE

Miss Jean Potter, who wrote Al aska Under Arms" is spending a short time in Anchorage checking on data for her new book which will deal with pioneer flying in the Ter ritory by bush pilots" and other early fliers. She has been in Fair banks since midsummer using an office in the Eielson Building on the University of Alasa campus for her writing. The building was ap- propriate for her work as it was named for Col. Carl Ben Eielson, first commercial pilot of the Inter- for. Miss Potter plans to leave for New York soon to turn the book over to her publisher.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
TIDES TOMORROW
PERSONAL SOUVENIR

PERSONAL SOUVENIR
 GLOVERSVTLLE, N. Yy - The X-ray puzzled the dentist and the dentist queried his patient.
 T should have told you that you might find some pieces of steel in my face that I received in the battle of the Argonne Forest in l9lS,' replied Assemblyman Joseph R. Younglove.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
FEATURES FOR
 JUNEAU JUNIORS
 AT 10TH CENTURY

A real special treat is assured for all members of the Juneau Juniors club at the goth Century theatre Saturday when free ice cream cone will be given to each child attend ing the matinee at l;30 p. m.
 A great stage show is lined up again and of course will be broad cast over KINY On the screen is a double feature, Tim Holt in Land of the Opsn Range" plus the East Side Kids in MT. Dynamite. A cartoon will also be shown.
 Extra surprises ana contests are in store. Any child in Juneau may beccme a member of the club by asking for membership card.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
HILL(REST FIRE ISN'T
 BUT DEPT. CALLED OUT

The firebox door of the furnace at the Hillcrest Apartments, ap- parently blown open by a small back-fire of the automatic igniter at 12:50 o'clock this morning, gave the appearance of conflagration and an alarm was quickly turned in from 3-8.
 The Fireboys, who quickly re- sponded, closed the door, turned out the light and tip-toed from
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02
DIVORCE DENIED

Following a day and half of testimony in the divorce action brought by Gordon E. Burnett, of Juneau, against Patricia H. Bur nett, of Juneau, Judge George F. Alexander has refused to grant a decree to either party. He awarded custody of the minor child of the couple to grandmother. Mrs. Grace B. Burnett.
 ! The long-drawn contest of the case ended in U. s. District Court here at l0:30 o'clock Wednesday evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-02

the basement in order that none of the sleeping tenants be awak- ened, and returned with their equipment to resume their in- terrupted rest.
 The only thing even remotely resembling a fire at the Hillcrest today is the face of the person who turned in the alarm.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

SCREW machine engineer top Eaaoe,
capable u' eitimating laying out. tri-
tfaf a.. tfff or-vt-7g CTt Sny I1D ALft
D. Aoic % design and maze tooling.
Attractive nlAD permanent position
E!tA- internationally knosn ccncern.
Financially sound IN bytinty SO yeart
Located nledle Wesi ciy - $4,000
-@+rr~rrr-r-c- -vTTrrr-urP NEdfeh BOZ
B-4533 Deuoli TlmFt 81
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

INTERTYPE machinist-operator De
troit's- Oldest and beat typographical
plant has opening for capable man.
STEADY position on permanent bsxtS'
Intertype operator also needed. The
Thos p. Henry Co.. Al Burroughs.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PRODUCE men up TO IS years Of age
some experience preferred. 70 train Tor
department management WORK near
home. Apply employment ofnce. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co..
54o7 HeclA near Twelfth and Kirby
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PRINTER -All-sround man al once by
live weekly newspaper and JOo plant.
Man with knowledge OF Coss COx-o-
Type press preferred. but not necessary;
sl.35 per 44-hT. week. Position per-
msrrnt 20 night man. Rochester CiaIion.
Rochester. Mich
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

yForocRAPHER = Position opened for
kpeyfeneed ell around man; must be
1-1 - guaffty. Fashion Photo Studio.
y1HS Conant TW 1-1NfS
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
uu,ions Wunied-remole
DANCING INSTRUCTIONS

BE invited 10 NlI the best parties. never
lonely. always In demand. All popular
dance steps taught. Talented teachers.
strictly private lessons. Special course, /,
S2S so. Free trial lesson with each In
teryiev. Call for appointment. Open 10
m - 10 = N HOLLYWOOD Dancing
Academy. 42li woodward. TE 2-ss72.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PRODUCTION men with tools OIL uutk
repairs. steady postwar employment. S.e
service mgr. Mr.. Jensi1S. MACK Truck.
Inc, 5IS3 Grand River.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

POSITIONS open for boys. le years OF
sae. as order clerks. with dsnnite pro-
motion assured. for the night class o.
boys. Apply Buhl sons Company, Foot
Of AdaiT
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
HELP wANrED-Ins,rue,ion
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
a POSTWAR POSITION

A CHURCH circle employment. ~i34
Grand River. Kitchen help. laundresses,
oishvsShing. mAlcS part time. hotels.
TP i-gale, TF 2-B544
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

TEACHERS Wsnied-To teach In an
eftsb,ished Bible Institute one or more
evenings each wees between thf hours
OF Q 80 and . so p m. Wrte 'hs
SFwe,~-Se-- zsSes
L.. -. a. MN nr an p ~
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

JANIToR-whits. SO 20 SIS. day work
Apply sos Majestic Blcg.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MAfGTESAHCE mschAniet permanent
position, good pay Apply Mr.. HillmAn..
Socony Vacuum OH Company. $3.50
Avery avenue.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
pysIcNERs

MACHINE DESIGNERS. checkers and
layout; experienced on automatic ma
rhinery, for psossEing food and dairy
products ss-hour week. no TeconyeTsion
period Apply Re Cell o Corporation.
14loi Third
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

ASSURED after val security for cI,1red
vcmen and girls aEes between 3 20
as Must be niEh school graduate
Choice OF two Ghifo, p N 70 IL
hovan. ca $3.50 between 30 and
: 2 m
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

AN for building and repair etiimAting,
fun time tnnploymen' for Tciiabe mar,
rust have car rood sslAry and cummis-
sions ~ l. hs'heSs RA ss72.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MACHINE designerl ana engineering
checkers for WORK on nes interesting
machine project Cal TW 1910 iof
appointment ssy-Wsy InduStTies. 4s73
Els Eifht Mile Road
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

TOOL ROOM. lathe hands milling ma
chine hands. boring mill hands only
night positions available Apply General
Motors Research Laboratories Division.
ASS west Milwaukee. Tenth Floor. Mr
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

TOOL ESTIMATOR - Experienced on
sheet metal and machine tool ettimst-
ing Desired Immediately. State expert
ence. axe salary and reply to Box
B-4557. Detroit Times 81
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

nAS-Hot over 80. ~ith fnowledse oi
bsts~sFe-er --f-r------rTu-yrT7 -rr
M. Turner or 5 Bush lAg Esti
Ikfntd 81
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

nAN-7J 20 IS. GOO education Gmoi
tlous ana srEIettiFt. old nnsDS1sl inSD
tuition offsrs excellent opportgniJ and
rapid advsncemSn, 70 an ereegliVe posl
ton Tor thoss Nho qualify ssed car
Good stsTtins slsry permanent p9si
tion with incTtases and car AlloNanct
Apply In psrtOn ROOM 2oS sOi =
Crsnd River. Room 400. ie2T national
Bank BidF Room 400. $500 Van
pYks 1880 EAEt jefferson.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED-Night clerk. expsrienced
steady position. replacing a man going
10 FLORIDA good Job for a man who
can qualify. must not use liquor. Apply
l6i W. Vernon.
WANTED 400 SINGLE MEN In our
Wabash, Indiana. plant. Good oppor.
tunity for postwar security, II YOU want
muniiy where living costs are low it
witt pay you 20 inyeStigate thls oftef.
ATGsy,.eI. AD9y 1 Our ssians sTaHeA sfs RIsia.d S
Street Detroit. for interview, Sept 10
and IL. between hours OF @ a. m. to
/ ~ and p. m. 70 2 m
GENERAL TIRE a RUBBER co.
wabash. Indiana
YOUNG men for position In treasurer
sive. secure positions for young men 10
or over. Character and references OF
prime Importance. Apply 35ii w. Fort.
corner 24th.
YOUNG men I2l, 1924 years. war
veterans or draft exempt neat appear
Ing. opportunity touring u. $. A.; pri-
vste de luxe bus salary and uansporIa-
tion expenses, Phone Mr., Cooley. RA
$500. ext. 2l24. for appointment
meas, good for $50 . week. must be
experienced: good worker. steady. no
iosfers. 4si Charlotte.
cOLoRED cosplerpaFt time esrrtakrr
and maid. Apt hotel. salary and apart
ment Elderly persons preferred. RA
49l7
HELP WANTED-Inxiruetion
~ YOU like 20 draw. sketch ur paint.
Write for Talent Test. mo feel. Give
age and occupation. Address B-4o53.
Detroit Times 81,
WOULD like 20 hear from reliable men
who would like 10 train In spare time
10 overhaul and install refrigeration and
air conditioning equipment. should be
mechanically inclined. Will not Inter
fere with your present work. For In
formation about this trBininR write al
once yiying name address. age and our
working hours. Utilities Inst. Address
Box B-455s Detroit Times 81.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
A CHURCH circle employment. ti34
Grand River. Kitchen help, lsundresses,
TE 1885: TE 2.s544
A POSTWAR POSITION
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MEN-WOMEN-B
DETROIT SELECT sERv BUREAU
i2le LAFAYETTE BUILDING
CALL WEST SIDE employment ior
cooks. maids. day workers. cleaning
laundry. 42io W Warren. TY 1855
COLONIAL EMPLOYMENT
1850 BROADWAY AVENUE
EvER.RsApY Employment Asency-Ail
types OF positions for experienced help
with reference available Immediately
1850 Crstiot. CA 024s
JONES EMPLOYMENT 4Ils Besuoien
Co,ored couples. hotel. cafe. counter
girls. maids. ofhce workers. s2o-s3O-
t3s. co 1910
NORTHENp Employment AEency-secre'
tsrie1. stenogrspherS, domestic help.
cooks, janliorS wsitressei All types OF
positions available. 1880 OAKLAND
TO s-0q3b
RELIABLE Help - MilleTS Employment
Agency LsundresSek. cleaners. dish
washers. maids porters. VI 1855.
Male and Female Help Vented
EXPERIENCED white couple for post
ton out of city, must have good refer.
ences woman good cook Telephone TO
S-7sOf
STUDENTS Wsnted--To enroll IN fsl
SemsTier starting Sept - OF Detroit
Light OF Men Bible Institute. No Agt
limit. Prom l6 yeSrs Up Special com
pItis courses for all who wish 20 be
come ministers. missionaries and ChTiS
uAn workers Day and nlRnt classes
I Call LIE 1851 or STite The office OF ih'
Dean p. Q. BOZ 263s. Detroit 81
Michigan.
TEACHERS W1nied-To teach IN ar
eftsbiished Bible Institute one or more
evenings each wees between the hour
OF 80 and 9.3o 2 N. Mrts ,a'
r.NN
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MICH. BELL TEL. CO wants men for
telephone work Inexperienced start Al
$3.50 for as hf seek Higher starting
rates will be paid 10 those whose eNpe-
riencs can be utilized Refulsr scheduled
ware increases are provided. Apply : so
20 4. Monday through Friday. 1893
CASt
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MECHANICAL RErouCHER-To dossps
tustrtal sir-brufh rendering Nuii "
Al retovchsr. Permanent position II
tsllsnt SAisry. commission or both a.
desired Reply p. o. Bon 337. Mus
trTon Mich
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

KITCHEN MEN and porterS Meslf. nj
forms furnished. no nights. sundays,
holidays. Please apply In person AZ
employment office. l4th uooT. lne
J l. Hudson Co.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

LAYOUT man. heating layout man sH.
perencsd IN calculating and detiEn OF
domestic heating systems Telephone
Er' Champiin. Ia 1900. Timken Silent
Automatic Co
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

HILLWRICHTS. experience necessary.
good wages. pleasant working condition.
with national concern. Nj spicef. 10
e100 puHseu
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

TOOL MAKERS--Au around tool max
srs for second and third shifts. Apply
The Timken-Detroit Axle Company,
Clark avenue, near West Fort street.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

pm Boys-white: sleeping ou,r,er,
Furnished. Riviera Recreation, eo37
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MASTER plumber sIperiencee IN taxing
full charEs oi inEtaliatiOn of plumbing
and hsating In old homes. excellent %
portunity for an hoDfIi and conEcisn-
tious man 20 connect win an ole sfitb-
iithsd firm. rive are. t1prfitnce ana
reference In frat isttsr. Boa b-f3ls.
De .roit Tina
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MEN wanted for full OF part time work
we have q neS proposition which you
can make yourself from s. 20 $40
daily You make 1000 commission We
furnish your complete equipment free
Apply Dennis studio, S336 Jos. cam
pau. for Interview.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MAIETENAECE loumeymsn needed.
tintmlthi, Hili~fThts. eieetriciAna car
pentsu. Apply Ternsteci AsnufaciaIinr
Division OF General hotort Corporation.
eIOT West Fort ~ Lisernois.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

KELLY pressmAn. steady position open
for all-around Craftsman who desires
permanent location. The ThoS. p. Henry
Co. al Burroughs
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

Man WANTED tn each county e. oi-eet
representative Of wci InrUu td com
psny. Immediate steady ineoms ~ mar
sith ear WTfs p T Wsbstsr s3l
1L.nhArd hlff C.rNe.lnd u. Ohlc-
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MAINTENANCE men t5t Win All-srUlud
experience Apply PAN Motor Sales Co,
] 5000 woodward scTOfs from Scari
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

STOCK ald bus SOTk boya II ana is
rlossd sunday aud holidays meals ana
uniforms furnished. food pay. Apply
10 = Ersd Ssnlp-
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MAINTENANCE men. experienced On
electrical work Apply DodGs Main Plant
Jos CAmpsu. 81 Smith 50.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MAINTENANCE helper. Compotits Fors-
Ing, Inc. corner 18Th and west
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

NEW YORK firm wants successful ssies-
r1sn, hiEh class leather line for hichi-
ran. References. straight commission.
Address Boz ASA. Detroit Times 81.
In Detroit Mondsy-Tuescay.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

USED CAR msnsger. capable OF taxing
charge entire used car dept for large
Dc Soto-Plymouth dealer. dust be eJ-
perienccd young man. acceptable refer
ences SALARY and percentage OF profits.
Phone Mr. Laws TO 6-2so0
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

MECHANICAL engineers on ccnitruc'ion
end maintenance. e4peIicnced on con
Veyort. heating Lighting and sit condl-
tioninf Apply PsrsE.d Motor Car Com
psny Harper q, Concord
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

EEcHASICs-PoIitlon opea "a our s'ry-
Bee department for individuals etPtfl'
encsd In passenger car snd trucs fe-
pain. Apply Standard Oh Company
CGrsfe i545 Clay avenue
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

STEAM ESCINEER-TlrU or second
class licensed engineer % operate pui-
ytriIed fuel equipment ChyyhiCr CofPo-
.faiion. Highland PArk plant. OskIand
ara (einFAan
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

STOCK and bus sork Boys IL snc ls
Ciosed sundays And holidays. neEiS and
uniforms furnished good pay Apply
2465 woodward mornings. 70 IL. or
your nearest store or 100 Oasmtn Blyd.
, 10 3 Fred Sanders
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PROOFREADER - Detroi,s oldest ana
best typographical plant needs cJm-
plete sllsround prOoiresder foF q perms-
nent situation. The Thot. p. Henry Co.
Al BurToughS
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

SHOE sAIIsMEN-Ilt J l. H1dson
Co mss openings for shoe olcfmen
PLEASE Apply n person a. Employment
Offlre IAN rOrir
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PROOFRLADER wanted for uaion sd
shop 10 work night shift permanent
job. Apply Geo. Willens Company. +o7
West Fort 81
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

gAH uAnted for ANAL plating shop.
rood pay. overtime. see Ai. LAl0n.
10000 CFati0t
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
MALE HELP-sALESMEN

CALENDARS offer excellent iuil-time OF
sidellns selling. We can supply. MD
vrrtrrT, BOZ s2z. SrfinrTisic. TIEScuh.
nAs ar -WCMAS -AAATXD- to- -hsa--
lsiFh Route Rcsl opportunity. We help
,.,,l r.4 started Wrttr RavtrtEnt, Dept.
nrr-fn-n yragpCrt IN
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PAcKBRS-Men for packing and wrap
rins dept. Apply in person. Employment
Office. i4th n, The L Hudson Co
PAINTERS for old work open shop
Must be the best No factory workers
wanted. LIE 0639.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

sTEAATTTTER whose past experience
Siil enable him 20 take fGll charge ~
steam and ho, water Installations In OLD
homst an excellent future and better
man asersge income 90 the man thhi
tan ous.ify. This y an Old established
firm Give sFe experience and refer
sncei in finst letter. Box BASIC, De
frult Time
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

wANLEp.zM.n WANTED for ,slsPss9gn:. s. work q. y, 7 !
hour week Higher starting rates will be
paid 20 those whose experience can he
utilized. Rsrulsr scheduled wase In
cresses are provided Apply ? 20 10 4
Monday through FRIDAY Mich. Bell
Telephons Co., 1855 Cssh
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

JANIToR for office and warehouse.
afternoon shift. permanent. General
Eltctfic Co 100 Antoinette.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

RADIO RepAiTmsn-The }. L. Hudson
Co. requires the services OF an e1peri.
eneed man TO repair various typts OF
radios. Apply In person. Employment
nfflfR 1Aih NOnr
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PARTS man exceptional opportunity
for thoroughly experienced man 90 take
complete charge OF . vest side auto
dealer parts dept; siyt references ana
fldential. Write Boz 45o7. Detroit
Times Al
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

JUNIOR ME- Engineer. important money
and future assured II you qualify for
interesting position In engineering de
pArtment OF manufacturer Of metal
cleaning machinery. Chicago location.
Aust De familiar with fabricnting snc
structural design. Write complete "details
and send returnable photo Address box
R-4SS6 Detroit Times 81.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

SALESMAN. experienced 70 call on auto
mobile companies for old well eEab-
lished body psTts mAnufsetureT. Eocd
salary. address Boz B-43i3. Detroit
Times al
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

PATENT attorney or agent for reSponsi-
Die position In patent department OF
progressive manufacturer Of electronic
end electro mechanical equipment En-
Derieneet IN preparation of patent sp-
plieations. State are. experience, educa-
Non and desired salary. All replies
strictly confidential Location, Michigan.
Addrsss Box B-4555. Detroit Times 81 ID.
Evening star., 1945-03-22

lyrically shining sun of spring. Next
to Washington, Mr.. McCleery is a
playwright who loves sleep.
The third act occurred to him
when he woke up, but it was such
a pleasant day ne decided to let
the third act drift He sat there
dreaming how satisfying it would
be to rent a bicycle and go on a
longer sightseeing tour the Eext
day. And maybe find some one with
whom he could pitch a game of
horseshoes.
X X X
Mr. McCleery, VINO is an editor
of PM in New York in addition to
being a playwright, has found be-
ing a dramatiSt one of the most
battling adventures that ever befell
a human being. He had heard it
said that plays "are not written, but
rewritten" He found that gross
under-statement, knows now that
plays are neither written, nor re-
written, but re-re-re-re-re-re-
written, ad infinitum.
He would not trade his experience
with Hope for the Best" how
ever for any other experience he
ever had.
Il never knew before how hard
a writer could work without dying"
he says.
Mr.. McCleery, who has been a
busy writer for most of his years,
thinks play is the most satisfy
ing form of writing. He likes to
wander into the theater and mar
vel at the effect that words can
have on an audience.
Il have a hard time realizing
that they are my words"
Evening star., 1945-03-22

he says, ''but when I do become
aware that they are, I get a won-
derful kick out of it."
The wit of Hope for the Best
is one of it's better qualities, but the
best of the lot is its honesty. Its
people are just people, puzzled
Americans hoping that something
of good had been salvaged from the
awful evil of the last five and
one-half years. They came as quite
a shock to Broadway along which
most plays are inhabited by syn
thetic humans, shabby substitutes
for the living with whom most
playwrights are trying to drag
through the war.
Mr.. McCleery wants to 60 on
writing, better and better, about
exactly that kind of people. Even
those who proved most squeamish
about Hope for the Best" are posi-
tive that he will, and a lot of them
think that he will be just about the
best playwright the country has
when he has acquired a little more
experience. We are among them.
Hollywood has made Mr.. Nc
Cleery the usual offers, and don't
think when he refuses them it is
that he lacks respect for the movies.
He thinks some of the best dra-
matte writing of today is being done
on the coast, much better than the
stage is getting. He is frankly stage