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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24

"the Texans" his own band. Foley will open the program with Deep in the Heart of Texas" and the Old Hickory Singers will be heard sing ing Dear Old Girl" Daffan and the Texans will offer Leather Breeches," after which Foley will sing "No Letter Today" a number written by Daffan. Al Dexters solo will be his own Pistol Packin' Mama;;" then Daffan will sing Steel Guitar Blues," and Foley's closing gospel hymn will be Far ther Along"
 The story of how the Navy suc- cessfully developed revolutionary new insecticide and insect repellent, even more dramatic in it's effect than DOT, known as "448" will be dramatized when Exploring the Unknown" tells of The Killer Hunt" in the broadcast Sunday, Aug. 25, at g P. M., over Station MES. This radio series is Sher- man /. Dryer Production, with mood music composed by Arden Cornwall and conducted by Don Bryan.
 News Commentator Walter Kier- nan, whose program "Kiernan's Corner" is <eard each weekday over ABC, will be guest of Bill Slater on the bowling-quiz broadcast, Right Down Your Alley" on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 430 P. M., over Station WATR. Kiernan will attempt to win one of the cash prizes offered for bowling pins knocked down on one roll. The show originates each Sunday afternoon at the Roxy Bowling Center in New York.
 When Alexander visits a fair, ''Blondies Son Brings Home the Bacon," on the hoof, to start the laughs rolling on the broadcast Sun- day, Aug. 25, at 7:30 P. M., over Station WABC. He wins little pig at the fair, and brings it home in high hopes of keeping it as a pet. Blondie and the neighbors rule otherwise, and DagWood and Alexander are stuck with the prob lem of diSposlng of the animal. Their solution leaves few other problems lying around loose. Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake are heard as Blondie and DagWood, with Tommy Cook as Alexander.
 Star Theater," starring James Melton, tenor; Jane Wilson, guest soprano; David Broekman's Orches- "a and Chorus. Sunday, Aug. 25, CBS, 9:30 P. M. T Love You" (Melton) Make Believe tMelton and Wilson dueO, "Etude on Vio- lins and Love- Orchestra and Chorus); Strange Music" (Mel- tom; All Through the Day" tWil- son); I'm an Old Cowhand" (Mel- tom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24
25 US. Girls
 To Wed Former Italian POWs

New York, Aug. 24-CUP)- Twenty - five Americans girls were on the high seas today bound for Italy to marry for mer Italian prisoners of war they met in this country.
 If CT guys can marry Ger man girls and bring them here, can marry an Italian and bring him here" said one of the girls, Madeline Forlino, 24, of Detroit. Her attitude was typi- cal.
 Some of the girls are ashamed to say they're going to marry formI war prisoners. But I'm not ashamed" Miss Forlino said.
 The 25 women, who paid their own passage, sailed on the Ma rine Shark for Naples.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24
Navy to Keep Units In Mediterranean

London, Aug. 24-UP)-Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, commander of the U. s. Atlantic Fleet, indicated today that the United States Navy will maintain units in the Mediter- ranean for an indefinite time.
 Prior to the war, the United States did not maintain permanent installations in the Mediterranean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24
PRESERVED RECORDS

Japan has preserved records of its tragic 1923 earthquake in fused quartz bottles filled with argon gas and ercased in thick coverings of asbestos, lead and carborundum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24
GOOD EVENING.
AUGUST BRIDAL
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

The bridal party well numbered With wells and copious wells encountered The day could not have been more fair, A bride charming descending the stair The bouquets-to be sure. of Summer flowers, The house & of floral bowers. The food, plentiful and edible, The number of gifts incredible Just very pretty August wedding, So informs society heading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24
IMPROVED SINCE

The first airplane of the U. s. Army Air Corps had a top speed of AT miles an hour and could stay aloft two hours carrying two men. This was in 1909.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24

The noted news analyst, biOg-
 rapher and human-interest re-
 porter Walter Kiernan is guest
 star on Bill Skaters Right Down
 Your Allay" bowling quiz broad
 cast, Sunday, Aug. 25, at 4:30
 P. M. via WATR-ABC. Kiernan,
 who is also an author of note,
 writes 8 daily newspaper column.
 The Grand Ole Opry" will or iginate from the North Texas State Fair near Dallas tonight at 10:30 P. M., over Station WTIC-ABC. In addition to the regular stars, Red Foley, Whitey Ford, the Duke of Paducah, and Minnie Pearl, they will present as their guests Al Dex- ter, composer of Pistol Packin' Mama" and Ted Daffan, famous for his Western swing music, with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24

Argentina will limit the export of cattle for breeding purposes to 5000 this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24

Egert, Waldemar Jabs, Frank Klein schmidt, William Erb, Fritz Klem- mer, Alfred Jabs, Walter and Ed ward Magel August Flugrath, Wal ter Hessel, Paul Beer, Hans Pstter- sen, William Jabs and Edward Pet terSen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24

No irate MP shouted "Hey, sol- dier, you're out of uniform!" when Winston Churchill, all duked out in his magnificent ceremonial uniform, showed up minus one of his epaulettes dur ing inspection of honor guard at his recent installation as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Later, his son, Randolph, found the missing shoulder decoration in Churchill's car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-24

Who remembers the good old days when eat ing done by the yard not by the ear? When plat reled several times during dinner which also included heapng dish of boiled potatoes couple of fried steaks string beans and crisp cucumbers and toma toes all soused with quantity of vinegar? And the juicy berry pie that ended the meal served in large peces
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
EWALD SULz SOUGHT BY FRIEhD THROUGH
 RED GROSS SERvlCE

Information regarding EWald Sulz, who was born in Dortmund, Germany, and came to Alaska in 1926 is 5ought by Karl Greeb tt Dortmund, through t'.e. Ameril un Red Cross.
 In his letter to ne Red cross, enclosing one to Sul2, Greeb stated there is nothing left of the town of Dortmund, and that in the de- struction of his home all his papers, clothing and personal belongings were lost, but that miraculou5iv his family all survived.
 The letter was addressed simply to the American Red Cross, A ska. the reason given by Greeb beine that he could not remember the town Sulz lived in when he came to Alaska. Anyone having any in- formation concerning Sulz is ask ed to communicate with the Red Cross office in the Shattuck Build ing, or telephone 883.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
SEIDOvlA MEN BUY
 AeMY SURPLUS OIL <, TAN&ER AT SEWARD

Declared as Army Surplus, the oil tanker Y-11c was sold recently at Resurrection Bay, Seward, for $22,000. The tau&er was appraised at $125,000 but highest bid receiv- cd was S14,040. This was made by Ben Crawford, and Ralph and Theodore Anderson of Seldovia, and was $4,000 over the second highest sealed bid. The $14,040 bid was re- jected as tco low but, because the tanker had deteriorated and been footed of some of it's navigation in- strumants the government offered to negotiate with Crawford and the Anderson brothers.
 An agreement was finally reach ed and the tanker sale comprom- ised at S22,Co0. Crawford and the Andersons plan to carry oil in their new purchase to important Alaskan points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
Vefnile [. Hdffner
 Becomes Bride of
 Everett Kirchhofer

The marriage of Miss VernicS Eleanor Haffner and Everett H ffirchhofer was solemnized last night in a candlelight ceremony al the home of MT. and Mrs. J. V Cole with the Rev. Robert Treat of th,e Methodist Church reading the VOWS.
 White tapers on the mantel ovel the fireplace screened with hem 'oek bcughs were lighted by Miss Leila Ripoli. The wedding party ltcck their places before the fire. place to music by Clifford Cole at the piano.
 Tfc bride, given in marriage by her brother, Duane Haffnar, wore coral wool costume suit and eve ming hat of aqua blue feathers, and a lovely corsage of gardenias.
 Miss Florence Haffner was hel sisters bridesmaid. She chose a fall suit of tweed, and a feather hat in shaded browns and blues. Her corsage was deer red roccs.
 James Cole vas best man fol the bridegroom.
 The families and close friends oi the young couple ettended the wedding ceremony and many oth- CTS called at the reception which followed.
 A reautiful three-ticred bride's 'ek7, topped with miniature bride nd hridegroom under 5ilver we'd ing tell, centerod the caldlelit tea table. The traditional first cut was made by the newly welded pair, after which the cake was cut by Mrs. w. J. Manthey. Mrs. Cliff ford Robards and Mrs. Fred Orme served coffee during the evening and Mrs George Bryson was in charge of the guest book.
 The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Haffner, resi- dents of Juneau and vicinity for the past 12 years. She is a gradu- ate of Juneau high school.
 The bridecroom, son of MT. and Mrs. E. J. Kirchhofer. grew up here and attended Juneau schools Af- ter being discharged from the Army where he served about four years with the Army Harbor Craft, he returned to Juneau, and is now associated with J. V. Cole as CO., owner of the power barge Midas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
SPICY FEATURE
 "N.TlY" lS Bill
 Al lOIH CENTURY

A spicy feature is showing at he 2Oth Century for the last two ines tonight, It is Kitty a most fascinating story.
 Kitty" definitely established aaulette Goddard as a very finish cd actress, and the spectacular Old English costumes certainly enhance her beauty After his stunning portrayal of the chronic alcoholic Il The Lest Weekend" versatile Ray Midland takes a turn at play ing the attractive rogue and does ie very well.
 Kitty" is sophisticated adult fare. keen as a steel blade and glee- 'uny entertaining from start to finish.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
MRS. KATE AMSDEN,
 GUEST Al LElVERS'
 KOME, GOES SOUTH

Mrs. Kate Amsden, who has been a house guest at the J. w. Leiv- CTS home the past several months, was an outgoing passenger aboard the Steamer Princess Louise yes terday, returning to her home in Broadus, Montana.
 Mrs. Amsden came north for the recent marriage of her son, S-Sgt. Guy Amsden to Miss Beverly Leiv- CTS. The visitor made many friends during her say here, who hope she will made return trip to Juneau some day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
SELECTIVE SERVICE DIRECTOR RETURNS
 AFTER TRIP TO EAST

John Mccormick, Director oi Selective Service Boards in the Territory, has returned to his Ju- ncau headquarters after a trip tc Washington, D. C., for 8 confer ence of state directors.
 He stated today that, while Selec- tive Service remains in effect un- til March of l947, it is up to the new Congress to decide whether il shan continue after that time. For some time past, there has been a reduction in the working strength Of the Se'ective Service offices in Alaska, he said. Where originally there were 24 local boards, the number has now been cut to four with one in each division. In, Juneau, Local Board No. handles all affairs and records of the First Division with one clerk Nome is headquarters for the sec ond Division, Anchorage for the Third and Fairbanks for the Four tn Division. Headquarters office las three employees, besides MT Mccormick and Major w. E. Hall man.
 MT. Mccormick reported that with no inductions scheduled for December, the local staffs are mak- ing complete inventory and his tory of each registrant, working from the beginning of Selective Service up until the present. This survey will be complete, probably by the first of the year, and will show how many men were drafted from each division of Alaska, how many were discharged and how many are still in service. Addition al breakdowns will also be made in the first complete check of its work that Selective Service has made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
DICK POWELL IS IN "C0RNERED' AT
 CAPITOL TONIGHT

Dick Powell is at the Capitol for the final two times tonght in "Cornered," feature that presents the action in a hardboiled role, rougher and tougher and more ter rife than in Murder, My Sweet"
 As the inexorable avenger of his wife's murder, Powell is a menace battling Nemesis of the ruthless killer, on a man hunt to the death across the rubble of postwar Eu- rope, finally cornering his quarry in Argentine, hotbed of intrigue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
R. {. EASTERDhY TO
 TEACH, TEE HApB0R

Dr. James c. Ryan, Commission CT of Education, announces the appointment of Robert c. Easterday to Tee Harbor School. Easterday has been a resident of the Terri- tory for the past several years, and attended the University of Alaska after his earlier college training at Colorado State College and University of New Mexico.
 Easterday replaces Mrs. Helen Ayers who resigned last week. Mrs. Ayers is returning to Twin Falls, Idaho, with her husband in the near future.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS BREEZY GIVEN that the undersigned was on the 18th day of November, 1946, duly appointed Administratix of the Es- tate of Thomas Dull, deceased All persons having claims against the Estate of Deceased will present them, with proper vouchers and duly verified, to the undersigned at Ju- neau, Alaska within six (6) months from the date of this Notice Dated at Saneau, Alaska, Novem- ber IS, 1946.
 MAUD DULL,
 Administrative. Firs5 publication, Nov. 19. 1946. Last publication, Dec. 10. 1946.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
NO BAND PRACTICE
 UNTIL JANUARY 8

Owing to the fact that many of tl 2 members are busily engaged in .oliday events, also that Christmas and New Years both fall on band practice nights, there will be no re- .earsals until January 8.
 Beginning on January 8, the band will start practicing on a program for another concert, which will be given sometime in February or March.
 All members are urged to keep their lips in shape during the holi- day vacation from band practice ready to tune-up to it on January 8.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
METH0DlST CHURCH MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT
 OF XMAS PROGRAMS

The Senior Choir's annual pre- sentation of Christmas music nexo Sunday evening announces to the community that Christmas really | here. Mrs. Don McMullin, choil director, will lead the choir in sey- erah selections familiar to Christi mas music lovers and in others lecs familiar Mrs. Ruth Popcioy, pi- anist, will accompany the choil and the Rev. Robert Treat, Pasto- will lead the congregation in fam iliar carols This is the secon> monthly Sunday evening of music sponsored by the church board O. stewards
 Next Sunday morning severa babies will be christened in dedi cation to the life the Christ child opened to all of Gods children The babies to be Christened in- clude Linda Florence Worgum John William Robards, Geralt Michel Alter, Katherine Snoddy.
 The Junior Choir will present the Christmas theme music for this service at the regular Morning Wor ship Service with Mrs. Treat di- recting the .jhoir and Mrs. Edward P. Chester Jr., accompanying.
 The following Sunday Dec. g, the Youth Choir vii present the music for the Morning Worship service with Miss Ruth Brooks in charge of the choir.
 The evening-the Sunday before Christmas-the annual Christmas program will be presente@ Soy the entire church. The Junior Choir, the Cradle Choir, and Youth Choirs all singing; the Sunday School Primary Department with Mrs. Floyd Dryden, Dept. Supt. assisting, will participate, and the Christmas story will te told in several lan- guages and in simple drama by selected ones of the older classes.
 Brief passages of the Scripture will be read by persons of the com- munity to dramatize the universal appeal of tke Christ of Christmas. The men of the church will pre- sent a dramatization of section of one of the most loved of Christ mas stories, "The Christmas Carol Rev Treat will direct the sketch. Miss Brooks, Parish worker of the church, will he in charge of the evenings service.
 A group from the church will carol that evening and the Ep- worth League will carol Christmas evening, youths walking the streets with goodwill.
 Monday evening the Douglas Community Methodist Church will present it's Christmas program with music by the Junior and Youth Choirs of the Douglas Church sing ing. Miss Brooks is in charge of the evening, and Rev Treat will lead the community in Christmas hymns. A big tree and candy for the youngsters is planned, with Val Poor and Allan Mackenzie in charge.
 Christmas Eve and midnight are free for family groups and other services of the community. Anyone wishing to stop in the church for prayer and thanks on Christmas Day and evening may do so. with recorded music from the tower dur ing part of the time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
lIstDUCkLE BELT5 IS
 GLEN BARTLETT } TIP

Glen Bartlett, one of the best known and livewire hotel managers Juneau ever had, in wire, when it was announced the shipping strike was over, says: Hurry, un- buckle belts. It looks like you're gonna eat three squares again"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
SOUTH ON PENGUIN

Among tns passengers boarding the Penguin Sunday night were MT. and Mrs. Clarence Olson, who arrived in Juneau from the Pribilof Islands on their way to Seattle. Olson is Assistant General Manag- CT of the Pribilof Seal Rookeries. The couple plan to return to the Islands in February.
 Also leaving on the Penguin was w. A. Chipperfield of the U. $. Forest Service who was to have left the ship at Wrangell.
 The kiwi is the emblem animal Jf New Zealand
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
LOGGERs

ATTENTION LOGGERS with logs for sale contact Juneau Lumber Mills. Will buy from 100000 it.
 to 10,000,000 feet. For further particulars see Juneau Lumber Mills 433-tf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10

A television camera-transmitter designed during the war to help direct bombs to their target has been adapted for on-the spot tele- vision news pick-ups.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
NEW CCCTJR ION

FilC .n lne Auditors office is a now corporation which will be known as Northern Stevedoring and Handling Corporation. Their busi- ness location will be in Seward and capital is listed at $100,000. h. ccrporators are Leslie M. Rudy of San Francisco, F. l.. Stettersten, E. M. Hay. and David o. Hamlin, all of Seattle, and II. E. Johnson Of Seward
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10

During prehistoric times the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico made cigarettes by wrapping corn husks around the dry leaves of some wild tobacco plants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
NOTICE

Having leased the Scandinavian Hotel and Crysta' Baths, will not be lasponsible for bills contracted f0' same.
 THOMAS R. SMITH
 adv. 443-5t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10
DANCING SCHOOL

Winter term classes now en- rolling. 411-7th St. Phone Red 575. adv. 443-15t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-10

Sell il with an Empire wansad.
Evening star., 1946-05-05
Mss McGeary We'd
TO Mr.. La1ValL

The Wallace Memorial United
Presbyterian Church was the scene
last night of the wedding of Miss
Jeannette McGeary and Mr.. Willard
McKeever laval, the Rev. C. E.
Hawthorne officiating.
Mrs. laval, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. McGeary,
was given in marriage by her
brother, Mr.. j. Earle McGeary. She
wore white satin princess gown
with long train and veil of illu-
sion. She carried a sweetheart bou-
quet Of white roses. lilies of the val
ley and orchids. Mrs. Donald Jami-
son McGeary, sister-in-l law of the
bride, was matron of honor; Miss
Harriet Ann McGeary, the brides S
sister, was maid of honor, and the
bridesmaids were Mrs. James P.
Armstrong, Miss Margaret V. Os-
burn, Mrs. James Duncan and Miss
Mabel L. SaWhill. All wore taffeta
gowns made on princess lines and
carried old-fashioned bouquets of
spring flowers.
Mr.. laval, son of Mrs. Harry J.
laval and the late Mr.. laval of
Washington, had for his best man
his brother, Mr.. Harry S. laval.
Evening star., 1946-05-05
Miss Dre1Vette We'd
To Mr.. Redmond

The marriage of Miss Gladys
Lucille Drewette, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. c. M. Drewette of Sea-
board, N c., to Mr.. John Bernard
Redmond, son of Mrs. Daniel B
Redmond of Decatur, Ga, and the
late Mr.. Redmond, took place last
evening in st. Anthony's Chapel.
The Rev John j. Dressed officiated
at o'clock and a reception followed
at the Biltmore Club. Mrs. Mary
Shipley played the wedding music
and Mrs. Beulah johnson was vo-
calist.
The bride wore a white gown
fashioned with a satin bodice and
full net skirt and a small peplum
edged with fine embroidery. Her
Ifingertip veil of white illusion was
draped from tiara trimmed with
small flowers, and her shower
bouquet was of white roses and lilies
Of the valley.
Miss Frances Edward attended
her cousin, wearing a pale-green
gown fashioned with a satin bodice
and net yoke and skirt, and carrying
a bouquet of talisman roses.
Following wedding trip South
the newly married couple will reside
In Washington.
Evening star., 1946-05-05

The ushers were Mr.. Richard W
laval, Mr.. James P. Armstrong
Mr.. Maurice r. Hauschildt, Mr.
Frank M. McGeary, jr., and Mr.
Charles E. Morgan, all of Wash.
ington.
A reception Immediately follow
ing the wedding was held at the
home of the bride in Chevy Chase
Palms and baskets of white flowers
decorated the house, and the wed.
ding table was lighted by white
tapers surrounded by white flowers
Mrs. laval attended George
Washington University and served
as nurses aide at George Wash.
ington Hospital. The couple will
make their home in Arlington.
Evening star., 1946-05-05
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niversary is another favorite piece
of jewlery. Made to order, it re-
cords her husbands career-with
such unusual symbols as mini
ature map of the continent of
Africa, reminiscent of his first in
vaSion. 1t also includes a tiny
Evening star., 1946-05-05

frame with a picture Of the general
inside.
Mrs. Eisenhower is slender, de-
spite the seven or eight pounds she
has gained since her illness. Not
Evening star., 1946-05-05

the "frilly" type, as she puts 1t,
she likes tailored clothes. She has
blue eyes and brown hair and is
noted for the bangs she has worn
for years. For a while she gave